Local Heroes Receive Bravery Awards
The South Burnett Regional Council has awarded Bravery Certificates to four residents who displayed exceptional courage this year.
$1.9m Kickstarts Bunnings Construction
Hardware retailer Bunnings has invested more than $1.9 million to prepare the site for their new store near Rogers Drive in Kingaroy.
Rain Damages Sullage Pond
Heavy rain on Friday night caused damage to a former sullage pond in Cherbourg.
$2.25m Boost For Council
The South Burnett Regional Council’s budget will receive an extra boost next year after the State Government announced it will fast-track its Works For Queensland grant program.
$3m Boost To Council Jobs Program
The State Government, in partnership with the Local Government Association of Queensland (LGAQ), will spend $3 million to extend a successful training program which has been running in Indigenous communities in Queensland.
Animal Issues Still Top Complaints
Complaints about animals, gripes about water supply and grumbles about roads still top the list of things residents complain about to the South Burnett Regional Council.
Council Approves Rail Trail Link
The South Burnett Regional Council has given the thumbs up to a plan to connect the Brisbane Valley Rail Trail to the South Burnett Rail Trail via Nanango.
Solar Farm Will Appeal Decision
A proposal to build a 130ha solar farm on a light grazing property 3km east of Kingaroy is not entirely dead.
Council To Discuss Tourism Marketing
The South Burnett Regional Council may call in a consultant to examine its tourism marketing activities.
Tourism Operators Want A Say
Tourism operators have urged the South Burnett Regional Council to consult with them before spending any more ratepayers’ money on tourism promotion.
Tenders Close For Equestrian Centre
Tenders closed this week for construction of Gympie Regional Council’s proposed $2 million equestrian centre at Kilkivan.
Toowoomba Mayor May Appeal Fine
Toowoomba mayor Paul Antonio may appeal a Local Government Regional Conduct Review Panel finding that he engaged in misconduct in his dealings with the Melbourne-to-Brisbane Inland Railway project.
Christmas Diners Dig Deep For Charity
The annual South Burnett Mayor’s Christmas Charity Lunch attracted about 160 diners to the Kingaroy Town Hall on Friday, all eager to help the region’s disadvantaged
Toowoomba Economy Hits $10.8b
After breaking the $10 billion mark for the first time last year, the Toowoomba Region’s economy grew to $10.81 billion as of June 30, 2018.
Council Unveils New Tourism ‘Structure’
South Burnett Regional Council has detailed new “industry engagement opportunities” ahead of Thursday night’s tourism “crisis meeting” at Wooroolin Hall.
Main Replacement In Reen Street
South Burnett Regional Council has scheduled work to begin this week on the replacement of a water main in Reen Street, Kingaroy.
Consultant Tipped For Water Project
A consultant with proven expertise in scoping water projects could be engaged to examine future water security options for the South and North Burnett.
Complaints Office Opens For Business
The new Office of the Independent Assessor began work on Monday to receive, assess, investigate and prosecute complaints about councillors’ conduct in Queensland.
Great Ideas … Just Add Water
An informal “South Burnett Water Users Group” was formed on Thursday following a forum called by South Burnett Regional Council to gather ideas for future water projects in the region.
ATSIAC Applications Close Soon
Nominations are closing soon for Toowoomba Regional Council’s new Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Advisory Committee.
