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Cr Danita Potter with some of the members of the 2026 South Burnett Youth Council at the recent Relay For Life fundraising event in Kingaroy<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

October 29, 2026<\/strong><\/p>\n

Nominations have opened for the 2027 South Burnett Regional Youth Council.<\/p>\n

The South Burnett Regional\u00a0 Council is asking motivated young people aged 12 to 24 who live in the South Burnett region (including Cherbourg) to step forward and become part of this dynamic group.<\/p>\n

\u201cYouth Council is a great opportunity for the youth to have a voice and give advice to Council in its decision-making,” Cr Danita Potter said.<\/p>\n

“The youth are integral in shaping the region\u2019s future as it is their region and their future. I have been very excited to be a part of Youth Council during 2026 and look forward to next year\u2019s group.\u201d<\/p>\n

The Youth Council will consist of up to 20 members and aims to be a diverse representation of the youth population across the region.<\/p>\n

The members will advocate for the needs and aspirations of their peers, while gaining valuable leadership and personal development skills.<\/p>\n

Youth Council members will:<\/strong><\/p>\n