Rhonda Pulls Out Of Election Race
The first candidate to put up their hand to run for Mayor of the South Burnett Regional Council in 2024 has decided to withdraw from the contest.
Murgon Dog Park Gets Go-Ahead
Murgon dog owners will get a dog park … but they’ll need to wait until Council can find the necessary funds to pay for it.
‘Missing Link’ Officially Opens
The “missing link” in a key back road linking Blackbutt to Crows Nest was officially opened in a small ceremony at Googa Creek on Friday morning.
Solar Farm Gets Green Light
A proposal to build a large solar farm near Blackbutt has been approved by the South Burnett Regional Council despite objections from Cr Kathy Duff.
Carew Family Says ‘Thank You’
Members of the Carew family gathered in Kingaroy on Tuesday morning to thank the South Burnett Regional Council – and Cr Kirstie Schumacher – for recent upgrades to Carew Park.
WDRC Mayor To Retire
Western Downs mayor Paul McVeigh has advised Council he will not be a candidate at the 2024 Local Government elections in March.
Burst Main Cuts Nanango’s Water
A burst main cut water supplies to Nanango early on Saturday morning.
Grants Available For Flood Alerts
South Burnett and Cherbourg are among 23 councils in Queensland which have been invited to apply for funding to install flood warning equipment.
Charity Lunch Fills Town Hall
The annual Mayor’s Christmas Luncheon – an important fundraiser to support local families – was a sellout in Kingaroy on Friday morning.
Costs Of 5G Appeal ‘Protected’
The true cost of the SBRC’s failed attempt to stop the construction of Telstra’s 5G tower in Redmans Road, Kingaroy, may never be known.
Gavin To Run For Mayor
South Burnett Acting Mayor Gavin Jones confirmed on Thursday he will be putting his hand up for the role of mayor at the March local government elections.
No Plans For Car Park: Council
Misinformation spread on social media about plans for Kingaroy’s Adermann Park was quashed on Wednesday.
TRC Seeks CSG Moratorium
TRC is asking the State Government to engage in “ongoing and meaningful engagement” in regards to CSG and in the meantime has called for a moratorium.
TRC Extends Woolshed Model
Toowoomba Regional Council has agreed to continue managing the historic Jondaryan Woolshed, at least for the next three years.
ALGA Welcomes Boost For Roads
The Australian Local Government Association – the peak national body representing local councils – has described the Federal Government’s phased-in doubling of Roads To Recovery funding as “a landmark win for local communities”.
Mayor Urges Water Feedback
Toowoomba Regional Council is encouraging residents to have a say about State Government plans for future water projects as part of the public consultation on the draft Southern and Darling Downs Regional Water Assessment.
Councils To Bear More Costs: MP
Road trauma will increase and local councils will pick up the bill because of the Federal Government’s failure to prioritise regional projects in the Infrastructure Policy Statement, Shadow Minister for Local Government Darren Chester said on Thursday.
Council Debates Park’s Future
South Burnett Regional Council has opened an online survey to gather feedback about the future of Sir Charles Adermann Park in Kingaroy.
Community Centre Gets A Reprieve
A community consultation about Boondooma’s Community Centre has averted its possible demolition after locals turned up in force to discuss its future.
Councillor Finalist In Awards
South Burnett councillor – and 2024 mayoral candidate – Kathy Duff has been named as one of the 19 finalists in the 2023 Shine Awards.
