Circus Supports Storm Recovery
Hudson’s Circus were planning to bring their show to Kingaroy, but when the recent storms hit – and more rain was forecast – they decided to postpone their performances and refund ticket sales.
Durong Residents Target Council … Again
Members of the South Burnett Ratepayers Association and other Durong residents quizzed Councillors and senior staff on Monday evening in one of the fieriest of the South Burnett Regional Council’s recent round of nine “listening tours”.
Draft Parks Plan Now Available
The latest version of South Burnett Regional Council’s controversial “Draft Sport and Recreation Infrastructure and Strategic Plan” is now available to download.
Household Water Rates Rise 4.1pc
Toowoomba Regional Council ratepayers will face between a 4.1 and 6 per cent rise in water charges after a review by the Queensland Treasury Corporation.
Businesses Support BlazeAid Effort
Local businesses have jumped on board to support the BlazeAid volunteers currently setting up camp in Kingaroy.
Planning Starts At BlazeAid Camp
Representatives from a string of South Burnett community groups gathered on Tuesday afternoon to discuss how to support the BlazeAid camp which is being set up in Kingaroy in the wake of last Thursday’s destructive storms.
Crime Buster To Hear Council Complaints
Former Crime and Corruption Commission investigator Kathleen Florian has been appointed the Independent Assessor to head up the new office which will handle complaints about councillor conduct in Queensland.
Declutter And Make A Dollar
South Burnett residents have been invited to take part in this weekend’s massive Australia-wide Garage Sale Trail.
Storm Damages Saleyards
The Coolabunia Saleyards have been closed to the public in the wake of Thursday’s wild storm.
Logan Street’s Long Wait Is Over
It’s not every day that ratepayers break out into spontaneous applause when councillors discuss roadworks … but it’s been a long wait for Logan Street residents.
Last Chance To Comment On Parks Plan
South Burnett Regional Council has opened a small window of opportunity for residents to have a final say on its controversial Draft Sport and Recreation Infrastructure and Strategic Plan.
Two Spots Nominated For Towers
South Burnett Regional Council has nominated Mt Mowbullum, on the Bunya Mountains, and Boondooma as priority locations for new mobile phone towers.
‘Rural Services’ Focus For Council
South Burnett Deputy Mayor Kathy Duff had her portfolio responsibilities tweaked at Wednesday’s council meeting.
Safety Upgrade At Durong
Transport and Main Roads Department has begun work to “rehabilitate” a 3.2km stretch of Chinchilla-Wondai Road by removing trees and stabilising and strengthening the road.
Arts Funding Lowest In Queensland
South Burnett Regional Council has received just $8000 in regional arts funding from the State Government for 2018-19, the lowest amount for any council in Queensland.
Wind Farm Signs $6.7m Road Deal
The South Burnett Regional Council announced on Thursday it has signed a $6.7 million infrastructure agreement over Niagara Road.
Council Joins Garage Sale Trail
400,000 people across the country are expected to take part in the Garage Sale Trail on October 20-21
Chester Street Work Begins
South Burnett Regional Council will be replacing a water main in Chester Street, Nanango, during the next two months.
Photo Book Retells Region’s History
A two-year effort to sift through 100,000 historic photos of the South Burnett and produce a book from them finally came to an end on Wednesday.
Roads Are ‘Scaring Away Tourists’
Durong resident Simon Stretton has again called on the South Burnett Regional Council to repair Shellytop and McLean roads urgently.
