TRC Unveils COVID-19 Micro Grants
Toowoomba Regional Council is inviting applications for the new Coronavirus Community Support Micro Grants program, part of the $10.5 million relief package endorsed by Council this week.
SBRC Unveils New Council Roles
Some major changes in portfolio responsibilities were announced at South Burnett Regional Council’s meeting on Wednesday.
Fees And Charges Frozen
South Burnett councillors voted unanimously on Wednesday to freeze Council’s schedule of fees and charges for at least six months.
Council Wants Grazing Fee Waived
South Burnett Regional Council will continue to press the State Government to eliminate or reduce the costs of Roadside Grazing Permits.
Gympie Regional Council CEO Resigns
Gympie Regional Council will begin an immediate search for a new CEO following the sudden resignation of incumbent Bernard Smith on Wednesday.
TRC Approves $10.5m Relief Package
Yarraman and Cooyar ratepayers will receive a $125 rates credit as part of a $10.5 million COVID-19 economic relief package adopted by Toowoomba Regional Council.
Roadworks At Key Intersections
Drivers in the Walter Road / Knight Street area in Kingaroy should take extra care on Sunday while the South Burnett Regional Council does repair work at the intersection.
Ice Cream Isn’t Essential: Council
South Burnett Regional Council has reminded residents that “ad hoc travel” – such as going out to buy an ice cream at 11:00pm – is banned under current health directives.
McDonald Elected Deputy Mayor
In a break from tradition, Cr Geoff McDonald has been elected Deputy Mayor of Toowoomba Regional Council.
Smerdon Elected Gympie’s Deputy Mayor
Division 6 councillor Hilary Smedon was elected Deputy Mayor at Gympie Regional Council’s compulsory post-election meeting on Thursday.
COVID-19 Won’t Define Us: Antonio
The Toowoomba Region is well placed to address and overcome present challenges, as well as seize on opportunities that will continue to deliver lifestyle benefits and job prospects for residents, recently re-elected Mayor Paul Antonio believes.
Rent-Free May In Cherbourg
Cherbourg Council is offering rent relief to residents as support during the COVID-19 lockdown.
Upgrade For Council Lab
South Burnett Regional Council employees now have a safer working environment thanks to the installation of a new dust extraction system at the Kingaroy Depot.
Jones Elected Deputy Mayor
South Burnett Regional Council’s roads portfolio chair Cr Gavin Jones (Division 2) has added the title of Deputy Mayor to his resume.
Councillor To Head LDMG
Cr Roz Frohloff has been elected the new chair of the South Burnett Local Disaster Management Group
‘Team South Burnett’ Sworn In
The South Burnett’s new councillors – dubbed “Team South Burnett” by Mayor Brett Otto – were sworn in behind closed doors at the Council Chambers in Kingaroy on Monday morning.
New Mayor Impressed With Team
Mayor-elect Brett Otto says he is very impressed with the team he is going to work with at the South Burnett Regional Council.
Councils Receive Road Funding
South Burnett and Cherbourg councils have received a total of almost $1 million in funding for road repairs in the Wide Bay electorate.
TRC To Consider COVID-19 Stimulus
The first statutory meeting of the new Toowoomba Regional Council will be held next Thursday (April 23).
Inland Rail Proposals To Be Assessed
Toowoomba Region Mayor Paul Antonio has welcomed a Federal Government announcement that pre-feasibility studies will be advanced for five projects linked to the Inland Rail project.
