Have Your Say On Safety
Yarraman residents have been invited to “have their say” in the Toowoomba Regional Council’s biggest safety survey.
MP Wants State To Pay Rates
Federal Agriculture Minister David Littleproud has called on the State Government to pay the rates for family farms and small businesses battling drought.
LGAQ To Debate Council Reforms
The Local Government Association of Queensland plans to call a rare General Meeting on April 2 to discuss reforms the State Government wants to introduce to Council elections and the way Councils operate.
Gympie To Follow South Burnett’s Path?
Gympie Regional Council has been urged to follow the South Burnett’s lead in the way it handles rural roads.
Town Land Values Drop Again
South Burnett residential land values have fallen by an average of 31.3 per cent over the past seven years.
New Hours For Wondai Library
South Burnett Regional Council advised on Monday that it will be changing the opening hours of Wondai’s Col Morris Library, effective immediately.
Mayors Oppose Council Voting Changes
South Burnett Mayor Keith Campbell has called for public consultation about proposed changes to Council elections being considered by the State Government.
CCC Won’t Investigate Mayor
Toowoomba Mayor Paul Antonio will not be investigated by the Crime and Corruption Commission (CCC) after a referral from the Local Government Regional Conduct Review Panel last November.
Stonelands Bridge Closed
South Burnett Regional Council has advised that due to the ongoing deterioration of a bridge on Stonelands Road, it will be closed from Friday (March 1) until further notice.
New Plumbing Laws Start July 1
South Burnett Regional Council is updating IT and administration systems ahead of the introduction on July 1 of new State Government plumbing and drainage legislation.
Council Cash Backs Dam Festival
The South Burnett will get a new fishing competition this year despite concerns it might undermine already successful events run by community groups.
Council Tests Market For Land
The South Burnett Regional Council is testing if there is a market for industrial land in Kingaroy.
$1m Project To Monitor Cherbourg Streets
Almost a million dollars will be spent by the Federal Government to install CCTV cameras near key locations in Cherbourg.
Council Cuts Swickers’ Water Charges
South Burnett Regional Council will temporarily cut Swickers’ water charges to help one of the region’s largest employers save money during a downturn in the pork industry.
Bridge To Be Replaced
Toowoomba Regional Council will be temporarily closing Emu Creek Hall Road from Thursday (February 28) to allow the replacement of a single-lane timber bridge.
Council Submits 2019-21 Wish List
South Burnett Regional Council will spend more than half of a $4.5 million grant on gravel resheeting over the coming two years if the project is approved by the State Government.
Council Hosts ‘Creative Roundtable’
South Burnett Regional Council will be hosting its first “Creative Roundtable” at the Wondai Art Gallery next week.
Mystery Clouds Solar Farm Vote
South Burnett councillors have voted on the next step in legal proceedings involving Terrain Solar but no one is willing to state publicly exactly what that next step is.
Council Ramps Up Road Schedule
The list of roads either graded – or about to be graded – took up a substantial chunk of time at Wednesday’s South Burnett Regional Council meeting
TRC Extends Rates Relief
Toowoomba councillors have voted unanimously to extend the deferral of rate notice payments for eligible primary producers who are experiencing severe drought conditions.
