Swickers Water Subsidy Extended
South Burnett ratepayers will continue to subsidise Swickers’ water supply by $150,000 a year after Councillors voted to extend a discount on water supply charges to June 2020.
Cherbourg Water Upgrades In Pipeline
Cherbourg Council has called for tenders for major upgrades to the community’s water supply infrastructure.
500 Roads Ready For Re-grading
South Burnett Regional Council graded 500 unsealed roads during the past year, and each of them will be receiving a second patrol grade in 2020.
Charity Lunch Seats Available
There are still seats available for this year’s Mayor’s Community Luncheon at Kingaroy Town Hall on Friday (November 22).
Council Debt Cut By $5.5m
South Burnett Regional Council reduced its debt by $5.5 million and increased its cash reserves to $48 million in 2018-19.
Antonio To Stand Again
Toowoomba Mayor Paul Antonio confirmed on Tuesday morning that he would be restanding at the March 2020 Local Government elections.
Fire Affects Water Supply
The devastating bushfire in the Pechey area over the past few days has affected Toowoomba’s water supply.
$5m Drought Package Announced
Families and communities across Queensland’s 33 fully drought-declared and four partially drought-declared council areas will be supported with a new State Government grant package.
Judges To Pick Santa Claus Lane
The South Burnett’s annual Christmas Lights Competition will have a new prize this year: a Santa Claus Lane perpetual award.
Upgrade Planned For Lookout
One of Kingaroy’s long-lost tourist attractions will be given a new lease of life in the next few months.
Council To Consider Water Tank Subsidy
UPDATE: Toowoomba Regional Council has approved its water tank subsidy scheme
QFES Declares Fire Emergency
A State of Fire Emergency has been declared across 42 Local Government Areas in Queensland
Work To Start On Regional Plan
The State Government announced this week that work will begin soon on developing a new Regional Plan aimed at boosting jobs in the Wide Bay Burnett region.
Falling Clown Seeks New Home
Kingaroy’s Visitor Information Centre complex may soon have a new resident … but only if he can be attached to the inside of the roof.
CEO Humbled by Award
South Burnett Regional Council CEO Mark Pitt has had a slightly longer name since June.
Cherbourg Wins Recycling Award
Cherbourg Council picked up a surprise award last week when representatives were called down to Brisbane for a ceremony to mark the first birthday of Queensland’s Containers for Change scheme.
Compulsory Training For Council Candidates
Candidates for next year’s local government elections, including sitting councillors and mayors who plan to run again, are now required to complete an online training course before they nominate.
Council Erases Rail Trail Data
Two years’ data about usage of the South Burnett Rail Trail has been removed from Council records because of concerns about its accuracy.
Kingaroy Water Safe: Council
South Burnett Regional Council has assured residents that the town water is safe to drink
Reseal For TRC Roads
Sections of bitumen roads in the Cooyar and Yarraman areas will be resealed as part of Toowoomba Regional Council’s $8 million annual regional road reseal program.
