TRC Facilities Reopen
Most Toowoomba Regional Council reopened on Monday after the temporary closures linked to TC Alfred.
$4.5m Promise To Fix Estate Roads
Federal Member for Flynn Colin Boyce announced a surprise $4.5 million commitment to fund Stage 2 of the Wondai Industrial Estate during a trip to the South Burnett on Thursday.
Cyclone Modelling ‘Favourable’
The South Burnett Local Disaster Management Group, which held its quarterly meeting on Thursday in Kingaroy, says the modelling for TC Alfred looks “favourable” for the South Burnett.
Disaster Group On Alert
The South Burnett Local Disaster Management Group moved to Alert status on Tuesday in response to Tropical Cyclone Alfred.
Be Prepared, Not Alarmed: Council
The South Burnett community has been asked to “Be Prepared But Not Alarmed” as Tropical Cyclone Alfred approaches the south-east Queensland coast.
TRC Launches Waste Survey
Toowoomba Regional Council is inviting Yarraman and Cooyar residents and business owners to provide feedback on how they manage their waste.
WDRC Appoints Pool Managers
Belgravia Leisure – the Victorian-based company which manages several pools in the Gympie and Toowoomba Regional Council areas – has expanded into the Western Downs.
Mayor Floats Idea To Raise Dam Wall
South Burnett Mayor Kathy Duff has floated the idea that Stage 2 of Boondooma Dam, near Proston, should be built to improve water issues in the region.
Big Peanut To Gain Game Fame
Kingaroy’s “Big Peanut” – an impressive sculpture located in Lions Park which was unveiled in 2021 – looks set to be immortalised in a limited edition Monopoly game.
BESS Project Sparks Debate
Akaysha Energy hosted an information session in Kumbia on Saturday morning for local residents about its Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) at Ellesmere.
$100,000 Boost To Cut Red Tape
The South Burnett Regional Council will receive $100,000 from the State Government in a bid to speed up housing development approvals.
Council Snaps Up Award
South Burnett Regional Council has been honoured with an award in Snap Send Solve’s “Solver of the Year” Awards.
Pound Street Solution Draws Close
The saga of what will eventually happen with a large block of vacant Council land in Pound Street, Kingaroy, looks set to end soon.
Work Starts On New Toilets
SBRC has received a grant of more than $200,000 to build a new toilet block at Butter Factory Park in Nanango.
Wheelie Good Time In Park
Local children having been using it since late last year, but the new Youth Precinct at Kingaroy’s Memorial Park rolled into the spotlight on Saturday with its “official” opening.
Coalition ‘To Try To Look At’ Grants
Nationals Leader David Littleproud says a Coalition Federal Government would “try to look at and recalibrate” the size of the Financial Assistance Grants to local councils.
Commissioner Visits Cherbourg
Police Commissioner Steve Gollschewski travelled to Cherbourg recently to discuss law and order issues in the local region with Mayor Bruce Simpson and CEO Chatur Zala.
Rail Trail Boosts Local Economy
A significant number of people are visiting the South Burnett to walk, run or ride pushbikes on the rail trail, Cr Ros Heit told January’s South Burnett Regional Council meeting, and the numbers are continuing to grow.
Council Pay To Rise On July 1
All Queensland Mayors and Councillors are set to get a pay rise of between 2.5 and 3 per cent from July 1, following a determination from the independent Local Government Remuneration Commission.
‘Official’ Opening For Youth Area
South Burnett residents have been invited to attend the “official” opening of the new youth area in Kingaroy’s Memorial Park this Saturday (February 8).
