Mayor Calls Water Meeting
A meeting of the South Burnett Water Users Group will be held from 2:00pm-4:00pm on Thursday, February 14, at the Town Common Hall in Kingaroy.
Feedback Sought From Councils
Local councils throughout Australia have until the end of February to provide feedback to the Federal Government about proposed changes to Citizenship ceremonies.
$600,000 For Building Upgrades
South Burnett Regional Council will spend $400,000 to restump and re-roof Mondure Hall, and a further $200,000 to re-roof Nanango’s Ringsfield House
Council To Study Proston-Murgon Trail
The South Burnett Regional Council will apply for a grant to assess the feasibility of extending the South Burnett Rail Trail from Murgon to Proston.
Toowoomba Duo Win Top Award
Toowoomba residents Rhonda and David Weston are Toowoomba Regional Council’s Regional Citizens of The Year.
Pumpkin Festival Named Top Event
Goomeri Pumpkin Festival took out the Community Event of the Year award at the Gympie Regional Council Australia Day Awards on Saturday morning
Tender Announced For $2m Equestrian Centre
Gympie Regional Council has announced Ri Con Constructions will build the new equestrian centre at Kilkivan later this year.
Scott’s Our 2019 Citizen Of The Year
Scott Prendergast is well-known as a police officer, sports coach and administrator, and clay target shooter … but now he’s also the 2019 South Burnett Citizen of the Year.
Dog Blitz Starts Next Month
South Burnett dog owners who have not registered their animals could face large fines
TRC Appoints Indigenous Committee
Toowoomba Regional Council has appointed nine community members to its new Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Advisory Committee.
Council Hosts Supplier Evening
South Burnett Regional Council will be holding a “Local Buy Contract Supplier” evening for roadworks and civil construction contractors in Kingaroy next Wednesday.
Council Claims $767,000 Tax Refund
South Burnett Regional Council is seeking a $767,000 refund from the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) for fuel credits it incorrectly paid over a four-year period.
Council Tackles Overgrown Allotments
South Burnett Regional Council will step up inspections of overgrown allotment this month.
TRC Adopts New Corporate Plan
Toowoomba councillors adopted a new five-year plan for the region at their council meeting this week.
Discussion Paper Canvasses VIC Options
Tourism operators, volunteers and the general public have less than nine days to comment on the future of the region’s five accredited Visitor Information Centres.
Roads Program Moving Ahead
South Burnett Regional Council road crews will carry out maintenance grades or gravel resheeting on 19 roads during January and February.
Artists Discuss 10-Year ‘Roadmap’
A meeting in Kingaroy to help frame a 10-year “roadmap” for the future direction of arts in Queensland attracted about 40 local artists, musicians and singers.
Mayor Apologises To Council
Toowoomba Mayor Paul Antonio made a formal apology at Tuesday’s Council meeting as part of a penalty ordered earlier this month by the Local Government Regional Conduct Review Panel.
Council Staff Examine Petition Issues
Petitions calling on the South Burnett Regional Council to respond to several local issues of concern will be considered by councillors in the New Year
Lights Capture Spirit Of Christmas
For the past 15 or 16 years, Kingaroy’s Geoff and Veronica Hartwig have been decorating their home at 97 Ivy Street with Christmas lights
