Council To Set Up Tourism Committee
South Burnett Regional Council has voted to establish a Tourism Advisory Committee to provide input into the Council’s regional tourism strategy.
Alkaloid Plant Begins 10-Year Upgrade
The first stage of a long-term plan to expand a duboisia processing plant at Memerambi has begun after Council permission was granted to build a new storage area
Unemployment At Six-Year Low
The South Burnett’s unemployment rate has fallen to a six-year low of 7.8 per cent, according to the latest Small Area Labour Markets data released on Monday.
Study Finds Rural Journalism In Decline
A new study of the media in regional Australia has found fewer local journalists available to report on councils means communities are less informed.
Council Offers Lease-To-Buy On Land
A large block of land in the Taabinga industrial estate in Kingaroy has been offered to potential developers under a special two-year lease arrangement which could lead to eventual ownership.
$40,000+ Raised At Ball
Mayor Keith Campbell says more than $40,000 was raised to support the Red Earth Community Foundation at his recent charity ball.
TRC Plans To Sell 65 Properties
Sixty-five properties in the Toowoomba region – including three in Yarraman – will be offered for sale to help recover more than $1.1 million in unpaid rates and charges.
New Quarries Hit With Extra Costs
Five new quarries in the South Burnett will be hit with special rates and charges to help pay for the upkeep of nearby roads.
Alford St To Close Temporarily
South Burnett Regional Council has apologised in advance for any inconvenience caused by a planned road closure this weekend.
Councillors To Lobby Canberra
A South Burnett delegation will be lobbying Federal politicians as part of a trip to the Australian Local Government Association’s (ALGA) annual conference in Canberra on June 16-19.
Council Drafts Five-Year Plan
South Burnett Regional Council aims to unveil a new five-year economic development plan in September.
Guests Have A Ball For Charity
The Mayor’s Ball at Kingaroy Town Hall was sold out on Saturday night with 350 patrons eager to enjoy a sparkling night for a good cause
CEO Says Honour Feels ‘Surreal’
South Burnett Regional Council chief executive officer Mark Pitt has been honoured in the Queen’s Birthday national awards announced on Monday.
LGAQ Calls For ‘Common Sense’ Reforms
The Local Government Association of Queensland has called on the State Government to exercise ‘common sense’ about its proposed local government reforms.
Council Rates Tipped To Rise 1.9pc
The South Burnett Regional Council is expected to introduce an average 1.9 per cent rate rise when it hands down its Budget on June 24.
New Waste Charges Start July 1
Businesses will be charged $75 per tonne for waste disposal at SBRC tips from July 1 this year
Locals Offer Messages Of Support
A “Tree of Messages” featured at Monday night’s “Shoulder To Shoulder” support event for South Burnett emergency services personnel.
Wreaths Laid At Kumbia Crash Site
Fraser Coast Mayor George Seymour and South Burnett Mayor Keith Campbell made an emotional pilgrimage to Kumbia on Saturday afternoon.
Arts Groups To Help Develop Policy
South Burnett arts groups will be invited to help develop a regional Arts Policy for the South Burnett Regional Council.
Recovery Night For First Responders
A community recovery night for first responders who have been involved in the recent string of tragic South Burnett road crashes will be held in Kingaroy on Monday, June 3.
