Caltex Reported PFAS Contamination
PFAS contamination at the former Caltex Fuel Depot in Kingaroy was first detected during decommissioning work at the site.
Free Workshop For Gardeners
South Burnett Regional Council has organised a free compost and worm farming workshop for local residents.
Residents To Develop Kumbia Plan
A community meeting held at Kumbia’s Memorial Hall on Tuesday night has agreed to develop a community plan for the town.
Software Glitch Leads To Payout
South Burnett Regional Council has to refund $322,212 to the Australian Tax Office due to a software error.
Special Guest At Charity Lunch
Tickets will go on sale next week for the annual Mayor’s Community Luncheon at Kingaroy Town Hall … and you’d better get in early as there is a special speaker booked for the occasion.
Water Restrictions Increased
Water restrictions have been tightened in all Toowoomba Regional Council communities, including Yarraman.
New Hours At Cash-In Depot
The Containers For Change refund depot operated by Cherbourg Council in Kingaroy is now opening earlier on Saturday mornings.
TRC Avoids ‘Boom And Bust’
The Toowoomba region is avoiding the “boom and bust” cycles of other area, according to Mayor Paul Antonio.
Councillors Help Injured Rider
The South Burnett Regional Council’s “Listening Tour” to the Bunya Mountains turned into a medical emergency on Monday afternoon when a motorcycle rider crashed on the Bunya Mountains Road.
PFAS Site In Kingaroy On List
A site in Kingaroy has been named as one of more than 60 PFAS-contaminated places in Queensland.
Choose To Re-Use
Who doesn’t love a garage sale? The annual nationwide “Garage Sale Trail” which urges people to recycle their old and unwanted items – and make a bit of spare cash along the way – is on again this weekend.
Mayor Says Future Looks Bright
South Burnett Mayor Keith Campbell has acknowledged the closure of the Tarong Power Stations in 10-20 years poses a challenge for the region, but believes the future provides more opportunity than downsides.
Region’s Population Declines Again
The South Burnett’s population has continued to decline over the past year, according to the latest population data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics.
Kathy Receives Unique Council Award
An extraordinary gift to the people of Proston by South Burnett Deputy Mayor Kathy Duff has gained Statewide recognition.
Investors Look Over Region
Forty business migrant investors and migration agents visited the South Burnett recently as part of a tour to explore investment and export opportunities in the Wide Bay-Burnett region.
Barbecue To Welcome Vets
A community barbecue will be held next Tuesday (October 22) to celebrate the start of the annual vet visit to Cherbourg.
Work To Start On Piggery Upgrade
South Burnett Regional Council will pay half the cost of upgrading Kratzmanns Road at Windera to allay local residents’ fears about the expansion of a local piggery.
Gympie Trail To Get $230k Facelift
Gympie Regional Council will spend $230,000 upgrading its section of the Rail Trail to address complaints about the trail’s walking surface.
State Backs Down Over Council Polls
The State Government has backed down on a proposal to introduce compulsory preferential voting (CPV) at the March 2020 Council elections.
Grants To Boost Recycling
Regional councils and businesses will have greater access to recycling thanks to a new $6 million State Government Regional Recycling Transport Assistance Package (RRTAP).
