Stonelands Bridge Closed
South Burnett Regional Council has advised that due to the ongoing deterioration of a bridge on Stonelands Road, it will be closed from Friday (March 1) until further notice.
New Plumbing Laws Start July 1
South Burnett Regional Council is updating IT and administration systems ahead of the introduction on July 1 of new State Government plumbing and drainage legislation.
Council Cash Backs Dam Festival
The South Burnett will get a new fishing competition this year despite concerns it might undermine already successful events run by community groups.
Council Tests Market For Land
The South Burnett Regional Council is testing if there is a market for industrial land in Kingaroy.
$1m Project To Monitor Cherbourg Streets
Almost a million dollars will be spent by the Federal Government to install CCTV cameras near key locations in Cherbourg.
Council Cuts Swickers’ Water Charges
South Burnett Regional Council will temporarily cut Swickers’ water charges to help one of the region’s largest employers save money during a downturn in the pork industry.
Bridge To Be Replaced
Toowoomba Regional Council will be temporarily closing Emu Creek Hall Road from Thursday (February 28) to allow the replacement of a single-lane timber bridge.
Council Submits 2019-21 Wish List
South Burnett Regional Council will spend more than half of a $4.5 million grant on gravel resheeting over the coming two years if the project is approved by the State Government.
Council Hosts ‘Creative Roundtable’
South Burnett Regional Council will be hosting its first “Creative Roundtable” at the Wondai Art Gallery next week.
Mystery Clouds Solar Farm Vote
South Burnett councillors have voted on the next step in legal proceedings involving Terrain Solar but no one is willing to state publicly exactly what that next step is.
Council Ramps Up Road Schedule
The list of roads either graded – or about to be graded – took up a substantial chunk of time at Wednesday’s South Burnett Regional Council meeting
TRC Extends Rates Relief
Toowoomba councillors have voted unanimously to extend the deferral of rate notice payments for eligible primary producers who are experiencing severe drought conditions.
Change To Yarraman Water Rules
Toowoomba Regional Council has moved to modify guidelines for medium level water restrictions in Yarraman and several other rural towns after listening to community concerns.
Review Suggests Changes To Divisions
Population fluctuations in the northern half of the region could result in some South Burnett residents swapping Divisions at the next Council elections in March 2020.
TRC Backs Federal Funding Push
Toowoomba Regional Council is backing a campaign to increase the Financial Assistance Grants available for local governments throughout Australia.
Wooroolin Car Park To Be Sealed
South Burnett Regional Council plans to seal Wooroolin car park to end a long-standing problem in the town.
Cutback Cuts Off Flying Doctor
South Burnett Regional Council has decided to shorten the official length of the Nanango airfield to improve aircraft safety after failing to resolve a two-year dispute over the removal of trees.
Council Ponders ‘Entry Statement’
South Burnett Regional Council is calling for public submissions on possible designs for a Kingaroy town entry statement based on the Rogers Drive roundabout.
Solar Farm Back Before Council
A decision by the Planning and Environment Court may be enough to derail efforts by Council to stop a solar farm being built on the outskirts of Kingaroy
Wondai Library On The Move
The Wondai Library will move from its current location in Mackenzie Street across the road to the South Burnett Regional Council’s offices during the next few months.
