Ros Is Running Off To London
Five years after being diagnosed with breast cancer, South Burnett councillor Ros Heit is proving that a devastating diagnosis doesn’t have to be a fatal one.
Family Tales Charm Proston
Former Proston resident Merle Johnson stirred memories with her family memoir, ” ‘Leven Little Lonsdales”, during a special Proston Library event on Thursday morning.
Council Plans New Effluent Dump
South Burnett Regional Council is planning plans to build a Stock Effluent Disposal Facility near the Stuart River Rural Fire Brigade shed on the Bunya Highway.
Council Extends Taabinga Downs Approval
A controversial Kingaroy residential development first approved in 2014 has had its development approval extended to September 2024 by the South Burnett Regional Council.
Council Unveils New Town Signs
The South Burnett will get a new look during the next few months when Council erects 38 new town and village signs.
Department To Lead Water Study
The State Government has taken over as the lead agency in the $2 million South Burnett / North Burnett regional water project.
Goomeri Bore Running Dry
Gympie Regional Council has begun trucking water into Goomeri from Murgon due to a failure at the town’s bores.
Date Set For Equestrian Centre Opening
The official launch of the new multi-million dollar Kilkivan Showgrounds and Equestrian Centre will occur on September 7.
Tourism Advisory Group Meets Soon
A new group appointed to look into the collapse of the region’s tourism traffic is expected to hold its first meeting on Monday afternoon (August 26).
Visitor Numbers Continue To Fall
Visitor numbers to the South Burnett’s five Visitor Information Centres suffered a year-on-year decline of almost 14 per cent between April and June this year.
Stage IV Upgrade Ready To Roll
The latest extension to Cherbourg’s recycling facility is about to come on line, lifting the potential maximum capacity of the facility to an impressive 10,000 tonnes per annum.
Nominations Sought To Fill Vacancy
Cherbourg Aboriginal Shire Council has invited nominations from the community to fill a vacancy caused by the recent death of Cr Alana Purcell.
Council Approves New Piggery Project
Concerns a new piggery project might lower the value of nearby properties have failed to block an artificial breeding centre in Greenview.
Restrictions Remain … For Now
The South Burnett will stay on Level 3 water restrictions for the present … providing residents continue to use water responsibly.
Bridges Closed Over Safety Concerns
Children attending Nanango State School will face a longer walk if they want to cross Sandy Creek to enter Pioneer Park.
TRC Inspectors To Check Pets
Toowoomba councillors voted this week to run another inspection program during the next 12 months to check dog registrations – and dog and cat microchipping.
BaconFest Street Closures
The annual BaconFest festival this weekend means several streets in Kingaroy will be closed.
TRC Extends Drought Relief
Toowoomba Regional Council has voted to continue its rate relief scheme for drought-affected farmers.
$10,000 Allocation For RADF
South Burnett Regional Council has been allocated $10,000 by the State Government to put towards its 2019-20 Regional Arts Development Fund (RADF) program.
Inflatable Concept Not Just Hot Air
South Burnett Regional Council is considering buying an inflatable sound shell that could be hired by community groups
