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.
Council Unveils Roads Plan
South Burnett Regional Council has unveiled its new plan to fix the region’s roads, and has promised it will deliver significant improvements within a year.
CQU To Lead Arts Development
Central Queensland University has been chosen as the local service provider for Queensland’s new Regional Arts Services Network, taking on responsibility for arts development within the South Burnett and Cherbourg council areas.
Locals Honoured At Conference
South Burnett councillor Ros Heit was named winner of the 2018 Leadership Award at the recent Queensland Regional and Remote Women’s Network (QRRRWN) Conference held in Kingaroy.
Community Consultation ‘Appalling’
A proposal to put the renaming of a Nanango streetscape feature out to public consultation has slammed by a former South Burnett councillor.
Roundabout Work On Target
Work on Kingaroy’s new $1.87 million roundabout at Rogers Drive is proceeding to plan, and should be completed before Christmas.
Proposal To Honour Nanango Couple
A proposal to rename an al fresco area next to the Little Drayton Street laneway in Nanango “Barry and Mary Green Place” will be turned over to the Nanango community for a final decision.
Council Bridge On Private Property
The surprise discovery that a timber bridge across Boughyard Creek near Ironpot isn’t on a Council road reserve may force the South Burnett Regional Council to compulsorily acquire land from neighbouring properties.
Community Grants Increase By $7000
The South Burnett Regional Council announced the successful applicants for the first round of its Community Grants program at its monthly meeting on Wednesday.
‘Dental Dark Age’ In South Burnett
Medical groups accused the South Burnett Regional Council on Wednesday of condemning residents “to a dental dark age” by failing to fluoridate the local water supply.
Durong Added To Listening Tour
The South Burnett Regional Council has added an extra meeting to its upcoming Listening Tour after protests from residents living in the Durong and Boondooma areas.
Shorter, Safer Swimming Season
The South Burnett Regional Council will reduce the swimming season at Kingaroy, Wondai and Murgon swimming pools slightly this season so that patrons can be safer.
Council To Hold Another Listening Tour
The South Burnett Regional Council will embark on an eight-town “listening tour” from next Monday, September 24, to hear residents’ concerns at first hand.
Yarraman Water Restrictions Tighten
Yarraman, which relies on Boondooma Dam for water supplies, will move to medium-level water restrictions on Tuesday (September 18).
