Qld Signs Inland Rail Agreement
The much-discussed Inland Rail project – linking Melbourne to Brisbane – took a major step forward on Friday with the signing of an agreement between the Federal and Queensland governments.
Court Recognises Native Title
The first Native Title land claim in the South Burnett area was decided on Monday when the Federal Court recognised the rights of the traditional custodians of more than 330ha of country between Chinchilla and Glencoe.
TRC ‘Not Consulted’ Over Dam Pipeline
Toowoomba Regional Council was only informed the night before a media release went out about a State Government feasibility study to use its infrastructure to supply water to Warwick, Cr Nancy Sommerfield has claimed.
Mayor Defends Swickers’ Discount
South Burnett Mayor Keith Campbell has defended a decision by Council to charge Swickers’ a lesser rate for water used at their Kingaroy abattoir.
TRC To Answer Water Queries
Toowoomba Regional Council’s water team will be visiting 11 communities across the region during December and January to explain the current water restrictions.
Mayor, CEO To Lobby MPs
South Burnett Mayor Keith Campbell and CEO Mark Pitt have an intense week of political lobbying planned in Brisbane and Canberra.
TRC Wants A Say On Pipeline
Toowoomba Mayor Paul Antonio has called for further consultation on a feasibility study to pump water from Wivenhoe Dam to supply towns in the Southern Downs Region.
Community Is Key At Christmas
The 200 or so people who packed into Kingaroy Town Hall on Friday for the South Burnett Mayor’s Christmas charity lunch took home some key messages … be grateful and cherish community.
2020 Holiday Dates Confirmed
Two councils announced their 2020 holidays this week, and the SBRC its Christmas closure times.
Councillors Ignore Conflict Of Interest
The Go Getta Girls running club have been given a licence to occupy the old croquet shed in Kingaroy’s Memorial Park after councillors set aside conflict of interest declarations by two of their number.
Council To Close Forestry Road
South Burnett Regional Council has agreed to permanently close a 3.3km section of Ridge Road at Neumgna to allow Meandu Mine to expand
Swickers Water Subsidy Extended
South Burnett ratepayers will continue to subsidise Swickers’ water supply by $150,000 a year after Councillors voted to extend a discount on water supply charges to June 2020.
Cherbourg Water Upgrades In Pipeline
Cherbourg Council has called for tenders for major upgrades to the community’s water supply infrastructure.
500 Roads Ready For Re-grading
South Burnett Regional Council graded 500 unsealed roads during the past year, and each of them will be receiving a second patrol grade in 2020.
Charity Lunch Seats Available
There are still seats available for this year’s Mayor’s Community Luncheon at Kingaroy Town Hall on Friday (November 22).
Council Debt Cut By $5.5m
South Burnett Regional Council reduced its debt by $5.5 million and increased its cash reserves to $48 million in 2018-19.
Antonio To Stand Again
Toowoomba Mayor Paul Antonio confirmed on Tuesday morning that he would be restanding at the March 2020 Local Government elections.
Fire Affects Water Supply
The devastating bushfire in the Pechey area over the past few days has affected Toowoomba’s water supply.
$5m Drought Package Announced
Families and communities across Queensland’s 33 fully drought-declared and four partially drought-declared council areas will be supported with a new State Government grant package.
Judges To Pick Santa Claus Lane
The South Burnett’s annual Christmas Lights Competition will have a new prize this year: a Santa Claus Lane perpetual award.
