Tenders Close For Bunnings Construction
Kingaroy’s new Bunnings store has moved a step closer with tenders closing on Thursday for construction of the building.
State Funds To Offset Waste Levy
The State Government will pay the South Burnett Regional Council an annual fee from next year to help offset a proposed $70 per tonne waste levy.
Two Pedestrian Crossings To Go
The South Burnett Regional Council will remove two pedestrian crossings in Murgon after safety concerns were raised by Queensland Police.
Council Watchdog To Start Dec 1
The new independent body planned by the State Government to tackle official misconduct in Local Government will also be able to impose penalties on vexatious complainants.
Mayor Disappointed Over Rumours
Rumours that Council plans to close Wondai Swimming Pool have disappointed South Burnett Mayor Keith Campbell.
Council Wins Award For Trees
Toowoomba Regional Council has won an Award of Excellence at the 2018 Parks and Leisure Australia State Conference held in Redcliffe last week for a tree-planting program which included parts of Yarraman.
Tessmanns Road North … Half-Fixed?
Run-off problems from Kingaroy’s Summit View Estate may not have been eliminated but the worst effects on rare plants growing near the residential estate at least appear to have been solved.
Build It And They Will Come …
Kingaroy is a hive of construction activity at the moment, and South Burnett mayor Keith Campbell couldn’t be happier.
Council Clears Up Truck Confusion
Gympie Regional Council has confirmed that semi-trailers and B-Doubles are allowed to park overnight on a bitumened area opposite the showgrounds in Moore Street, Goomeri.
Dangerfields Leave Kingaroy Pool
There will be new faces running the Kingaroy Pool when it re-opens after its scheduled winter closure.
Upgrades For Manar Road
The South Burnett Regional Council advised on Thursday that upgrades to Manar Road at Boondooma are scheduled to begin on June 4.
Free Workshop To Improve Digital Skills
BIEDO, in conjunction with the South Burnett Regional Council, has organised a free digital workshop to be presented in Nanango next week to help South Burnett businesses navigate their way through the digital landscape.
Community Backs Playground Plan
A proposal to create a playground in Nanango for children with disabilities took a step forward on Tuesday night
Recycled Water Plants Come At A Cost
The South Burnett Regional Council will call tenders later this month for two new recycled water plants in Wondai and Murgon to improve water safety in both towns.
Parks Consultations Start This Weekend
The South Burnett Regional Council will kick off public consultations this weekend for its controversial draft Sport and Recreation Infrastructure Plan.
MPs Approve New Council Laws
Parliament has passed a series of laws aimed at improving accountability and transparency in Local Government
Murals Get Tick of Approval
A project to decorate the Murgon Visitor Information Centre’s walls with six murals was officially opened last Thursday by South Burnett Deputy Mayor Kathy Duff.
This Month’s Roadworks …
Road crews are only tackling a few new jobs this month because council workers are still engaged on projects begun in April.
St John’s Gets Licence For Park
St John’s Lutheran School will get a licence to use a portion of Adermann Park in Kingaroy for an hour a day after the South Burnett Regional Council agreed to the school’s request at its monthly meeting on Wednesday.
Council Axes RADF Advisory Committee
Volunteer members of a committee that recommends funding for local arts programs are in shock after South Burnett Regional Council sacked them and replaced them with Council staff.
