South Burnett Mayor Calls For Calm
South Burnett Regional Council held a special media conference on Saturday afternoon to update local residents via live video about the novel coronavirus COVID-19 in Kingaroy
Be Aware, Not Alarmed: Council
South Burnett Regional Council says it is working in partnership with the Local Disaster Management Group and other government agencies following the confirmation of a case of COVID-19 in Kingaroy.
Do You Know Where To Vote?
Wondering where to vote in the upcoming Council elections?
Water Issues Dominate Forum
Everyone knows that roads, rates and rubbish are the key issues for local councils … but in Goomeri, you should also add in water and the still-closed swimming pool.
TRC Grants Aid Local Communities
Yarraman and Cooyar community groups are among 47 organisations which will receive grants under Round 2 of Toowoomba Regional Council’s 2019-20 Community Grants program.
Would-Be Mayors Off And Running
The four candidates hoping to become the next South Burnett Mayor faced off for the first time during their election campaign on Tuesday evening.
Thresher To Get A Makeover
An old Stolzenberg thresher behind Kingaroy’s Visitor Information Centre is about to get a new lease of life
Sweep After Mowing: Council
South Burnett Regional Council is asking local residents to sweep their streets after mowing to stop grass clippings clogging up Council drains.
Council Plans Hazard Burns
South Burnett Regional Council is planning to do a number of hazard reduction burns across the South Burnett over the next five months.
Nanango To Host Candidates Forum
The Nanango Tourism and Development Association will hold a candidates forum in Nanango next Tuesday night so voters can meet candidates for the March 28 council elections
Councillors Elected Unopposed
The ballot positions have been decided for the upcoming Local Government elections … and it’s good news for two current South Burnett councillors.
Why Kingaroy Water Looks Dirty …
Kingaroy’s water supply has been switched fully to Gordonbrook Dam due to the supply from Boondooma Dam being interrupted on Tuesday night
Food Businesses To Explore New Horizons
South Burnett Regional Council will be hosting its second Food Horizon conference in Kingaroy at the end of this month as part of an ongoing program to build links between local food producers.
Second Candidate For Div 5
South Burnett Deputy Mayor Kathy Duff won’t be having it all her own way this time at the upcoming Council election
Work Starts On Road Upgrade
The slow process of upgrading Mundubbera-Durong Road is continuing with the Department of Main Roads earmarking another section for “rehabilitation”.
TRC Closes Three Dams
Toowoomba Regional Council has closed Cooby, Cressbrook and Perseverance Dams for water-based activities until further notice.
Rhonda Enters Council Race
Kingaroy-based disability advocate Rhonda Trivett is the latest candidate to put up their hand for a seat around the South Burnett Regional Council table
Volunteers With A Generous Heart
A bright idea and fundraising by two Council volunteers will make life a little bit safer for visitors to Kingaroy
Irrigation Charges ‘Unreasonable’
The Wide Bay Burnett Regional Organisation of Councils (WBBROC) has expressed concerns over proposed rises in irrigation water charges.
Flood Aid For Councils
The Federal Government has announced disaster assistance is available to Toowoomba, Somerset and Western Downs councils in the wake of recent flash-flooding.
