Work To Start On Niagara Rd
A project to restore Niagara Road at Boyneside is due to begin next Monday (August 24).
Councillors Hear Water Plea
A petition sponsored by Member for Nanango Deb Frecklington and signed by 656 residents opposing a 150 per cent increase in standpipe water charges was delivered to the South Burnett Regional Council on Wednesday.
Council Issues COVID Alert
Cherbourg Council has issued an alert to residents in the wake of Thursday’s confirmed COVID-19 case at Ipswich.
Council To Fund Tourism Group
South Burnett Regional Council will fund a local tourism association for six months, with the possibility of future support if the group meets agreed performance targets.
Mayor Told To Contact Premier
Toowoomba Mayor Paul Antonio has been directed to contact Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk urgently.
Council To Host KCCI Meet’n’Greet
South Burnett Regional Council will host the next Kingaroy Chamber of Commerce and Industry meet’n’greet.
Toowoomba Proposes Water Alliance
oowoomba Regional Council will work with neighbouring councils to form a Water Alliance in an effort to ensure future water security for the Darling Downs.
TRC Investigates ‘Smart’ Meters
Toowoomba Regional Council is taking the first steps towards introducing smart water meters into the region.
Council Seeks Pool Manager
South Burnett Regional Council is inviting tenders for the lease of the South Burnett Aquatic Centre at Nanango.
TRC To Adopt Biosecurity Plan
Toowoomba Regional Council’s Environment and Community Services Committee has recommended the adoption of a new Biosecurity Plan for Invasive Plants and Animals.
More Rates Meetings Announced
South Burnett Regional Council has released the details of more of Mayor Brett Otto’s Rates Information sessions.
Fines For Some Non-Voters
Will you get fined if you didn’t vote at the Council elections in March? The official response is … it depends.
Mayor To Explain Rates
South Burnett Mayor Brett Otto is inviting residents to attend a “Rates Information Session” to be held at Murgon on Thursday evening (August 6).
Ekka Holiday Next Monday
South Burnett Regional Council has reminded residents that next Monday (August 10) is still the gazetted Ekka Show Holiday for the region.
Water Petition Draws 500 Signatures
A petition protesting against a 150 per cent rise in the cost of standpipe water attracted more than 500 signatures at the Nanango Markets on Saturday morning.
Councillor To Run For ALP
Toowoomba councillor Megan O’Hara Sullivan has been named as an Australian Labor Party candidate for the upcoming State election.
Reservoir Repairs Begin Soon
Some Kingaroy and Wondai residents may experience intermittent drops in water pressure in coming weeks while work is done on two local reservoirs.
COVID Funds Help Local Projects
South Burnett Regional Council will use its $3.31 million COVID-19 Works for Queensland funding to carry out miscellaneous upgrades, maintenance and refurbishment across the region’s public facilities.
Budget Boost For Goomeri
Goomeri’s swimming pool, which has been closed since January, will receive a $509,000 upgrade to ensure it reopens in time for this year’s swimming season.
Pick The Photos For Museum
New signs will be installed in the outdoor interpretative area at the Kingaroy Information Art and Heritage Precinct – and the Heritage Museum windows decorated.
