Visitor Numbers Continue To Fall
Visitor numbers to the South Burnett’s five Visitor Information Centres suffered a year-on-year decline of almost 14 per cent between April and June this year.
Stage IV Upgrade Ready To Roll
The latest extension to Cherbourg’s recycling facility is about to come on line, lifting the potential maximum capacity of the facility to an impressive 10,000 tonnes per annum.
Nominations Sought To Fill Vacancy
Cherbourg Aboriginal Shire Council has invited nominations from the community to fill a vacancy caused by the recent death of Cr Alana Purcell.
Council Approves New Piggery Project
Concerns a new piggery project might lower the value of nearby properties have failed to block an artificial breeding centre in Greenview.
Restrictions Remain … For Now
The South Burnett will stay on Level 3 water restrictions for the present … providing residents continue to use water responsibly.
Bridges Closed Over Safety Concerns
Children attending Nanango State School will face a longer walk if they want to cross Sandy Creek to enter Pioneer Park.
TRC Inspectors To Check Pets
Toowoomba councillors voted this week to run another inspection program during the next 12 months to check dog registrations – and dog and cat microchipping.
BaconFest Street Closures
The annual BaconFest festival this weekend means several streets in Kingaroy will be closed.
TRC Extends Drought Relief
Toowoomba Regional Council has voted to continue its rate relief scheme for drought-affected farmers.
$10,000 Allocation For RADF
South Burnett Regional Council has been allocated $10,000 by the State Government to put towards its 2019-20 Regional Arts Development Fund (RADF) program.
Inflatable Concept Not Just Hot Air
South Burnett Regional Council is considering buying an inflatable sound shell that could be hired by community groups
Council Seeks State Funds For CBD
South Burnett Regional Council will try to secure State Government funds for its planned upgrade of Kingaroy’s CBD.
Cherbourg CEO Retires
One of Queensland’s longest-serving Council chief executive officers, Warren Collins, is retiring.
RIP Alana Purcell
A funeral service will be held in Cherbourg next week for much-loved Cherbourg councillor Alana Purcell
Yarraman Moves To High Level
Yarraman residents will face High Level water restrictions from Monday (August 19).
Council Listening Schedule Released
South Burnett Regional Council will begin its annual “listening tour” next month to hear concerns from the region’s residents.
New Machine Slashes Waiting
Waiting times at Cherbourg’s Containers For Change Container Refund Point have been slashed following the installation this week of a new counting machine at the facility.
Free Concert In Cooyar
Toowoomba Regional Council is inviting Yarraman and Cooyar residents to celebrate Senior’s Week with a free concert.
Council Unveils Major Sewerage Program
South Burnett Regional Council is planning to survey and reline all the region’s sewer systems over the next eight months.
Toowoomba Business Continues To Grow
The Gross Regional Product for the Toowoomba Region was more than $10.81 billion last year, mayor Paul Antonio revealed in his annual State of the Region address on Thursday night.
