{"id":377485,"date":"2026-11-10T17:17:57","date_gmt":"2026-11-10T07:17:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/southburnett.com.au\/news2\/?p=377485"},"modified":"2026-11-10T17:53:26","modified_gmt":"2026-11-10T07:53:26","slug":"vandals-costing-council-thousands","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/southburnett.com.au\/news2\/2026\/11\/10\/vandals-costing-council-thousands\/","title":{"rendered":"Vandals Costing Council Thousands"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Needles, dirty nappies and fires lit on the floor … repeated acts of vandalism like this at Kingaroy’s Memorial Park are costing the South Burnett Regional Council thousands of dollars to clean up and repair (Photo: SBRC)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

November 10, 2026<\/strong><\/p>\n

Vandalism over the past six weeks in parks across the South Burnett has cost Council more than $14,000 to repair.<\/p>\n

The amount of damage – more than 30 reports – has left Council staff feeling frustrated.<\/p>\n

The parks which have suffered the most damage are Memorial Park (Kingaroy), Queen Elizabeth II Park (Murgon), Murgon Skate Park, Rotary Park (Kingaroy) and Reg McCallum Park (Nanango).<\/p>\n

Toilets, playground equipment and fencing have been damaged or graffitied, with all incidents reported to police.<\/p>\n

Vandals have also stolen items from park facilities.<\/p>\n

Council is currently repairing the significant damage to the Rotunda at Memorial Park, Kingaroy, and has been working hard to having it restored before Remembrance Day (November 11).<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u201cCouncil has a profound dismay and heartbreak regarding this significant and sorrowful damage to the historic tribute Rotunda,” Mayor Kathy Duff said.<\/p>\n

“This damage conveys serious disrespect to all the service men and women who have served the nation.\u201d<\/p>\n

In a bid to counter the vandalism, the SBRC has been installing more robust facilities such as stainless steel fixtures and toilet pans, as well as security cameras and lighting.<\/p>\n

Council has urged the community to report any irresponsible behaviour immediately.<\/p>\n

Community members and visitors should also report all vandalism, graffiti and property damage to Crime Stoppers on 1800-333-000 or Policelink on 13-14-44 for non-urgent incidents.<\/p>\n