December 20, 2024 - Council and the Department of Transport and Main Roads wish to advise that due to unforeseen circumstances, Murgon-Gayndah Road near Cloyna will continue to be closed overnight and into early Saturday.

Further works are proposed to continue on Saturday morning with the intention of reopening the road in the afternoon.

Council would like to thank the community for their patience after the impacts of the wet weather on the region over the past few days.

Should there be any concerns, please contact Council on (07) 4189-9100.

December 19, 2024 - This Christmas, Santa might be delivering snorkels and flippers due to the recent weather conditions.

Persistent rainfall has rendered certain areas of the region unsuitable for mowing. Coupled with a few warmer days, this has resulted in overgrown parks and roadside verges.

Please note that additional rain is forecast for the coming weeks, which may cause further delays in maintenance.

Council’s Park crews have an area of 8400sq km to mow and maintain. That’s over 59 parks within the region and all road verges within the 60km/h speed limit and grassed road islands; along with maintaining and mowing 43km of rail trail.

Council appreciates the community's understanding during this wet period and assures you that our Parks crews are diligently working to address the mowing backlog as soon as conditions permit.

While our green spaces may currently appear somewhat unkempt, this situation is only temporary. Rest assured, our parks and verges will soon return to their usual well-maintained state.

Inquiries can be directed to South Burnett Regional Council’s Facilities Department on (07) 4189-9100 or by email

December 19, 2024 - South Burnett Regional Council is pleased to advise that works on the Nanango State High School frontage are due to commence during the week of Monday, January 6, 2025, weather permitting.

Work being undertaken includes construction of new concrete footpath sections along the Elk Street frontage of the school, drainage improvements and widening of the verge on the southern side of Elk Street, opposite the school.

These works are proudly funded jointly by the Queensland Government through the School Transport Infrastructure Program and South Burnett Regional Council's capital works program.

To provide a safe work environment, the work areas will be controlled by signage and delineation. Motorists and pedestrians are requested to travel with extra care, to drive to the prevailing road conditions and to adhere to signage.

Council apologises for any inconvenience caused and thanks you for your patience whilst works are in progress.

For further information regarding the project works, please contact Council’s Infrastructure team on (07) 4189-9100 or by email

December 11, 2024 - South Burnett Regional Council advises residents of its closure dates for Christmas and New Year 2024-25.

Customer Service Centres, libraries and administration offices:

Council’s Customer Service Centres, libraries and administration offices will close at 3:00pm on Tuesday, December 24, 2024, and reopen at 8:30am on Thursday. January 2, 2024.

Waste management facilities and kerbside collection:

Waste management facilities located at Blackbutt, Kingaroy, Kumbia, Memerambi, Murgon, Nanango, Proston, Wattle Camp and Wondai will be closed on Christmas Day, Wednesday, December 25, 2024. All Council waste management facilities will resume regular opening hours from Thursday, December 26, 2024.

Kerbside bin collections will continue as normal, including Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year’s Day.

Visitor Information Centres and Museums

All South Burnett Visitor Information Centres (VICs) and Heritage Museums will be closed for Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year’s Day. Normal trading hours will apply for all other days. For a full list of trading hours for each centre, visit Council’s website

For any Council emergencies, please call 1300-789-279 or (07) 4189-9100 where you will be put through to Council’s after hours call centre.

In a life-threatening emergency, please call Triple Zero 000.

Council would like to take this opportunity to wish you and your loved ones a safe and happy holiday season.

December 3, 2024 - South Burnett Regional Council would like to advise that the Coolabunia Saleyards complex with be closed from 4:30pm, Friday, December 20, 2024.

Any cattle requiring tick clearance need to be presented to the yards by Monday, December 16, 2024. No cattle will be accepted for inspection after this date.

If you require dipping only, you will be able to book cattle in up to 4:00pm, Friday, December 20, 2024.

The truck wash facility will remain open during this period.

The Coolabunia Saleyards complex will re-open on Monday, January 6, 2025.

Council would like to take this opportunity to wish all users of the saleyards a Merry Christmas and prosperous New Year.

South Burnett Regional Council is reaching out to all landowners with a friendly reminder about the importance of maintaining your properties.

A clean, safe, and tidy property not only reflects pride in our community but also helps prevent risks such as fire hazards and pest infestations.

We all play a part in keeping South Burnett a beautiful place to live, and Council is here to assist and support landowners in meeting property maintenance standards.

Key Responsibilities for Landowners:

1. Overgrown Vegetation:

• Grass and weeds should not exceed 300mm in height. Excess vegetation can create safety concerns and impact the community’s appearance.

2. Tidy Properties:

• Avoid letting items like derelict vehicles, broken appliances, or household waste accumulate. These items can attract pests and diminish the overall beauty of our neighbourhoods.

3. Compliance with Notices:

• If your property requires attention, Council may issue a notice with clear steps for improvement. Our goal is to work collaboratively with landowners to resolve any issues efficiently.

How You Can Help:

• Regularly mow lawns and maintain gardens.

• Clear any rubbish or debris from your property.

• Stay on-top of upkeep to avoid the need for intervention.

Council investigates concerns under Local Law No. 3 (Community and Environmental Management) 2011, which ensures properties meet community standards for health, safety and visual appeal.

We’re Here to Support You!

For more information or assistance, please contact Council by email or call (07) 4189-9100.

You can also visit our website for more tips on property maintenance.

Together, let’s ensure South Burnett remains a safe, attractive, and a vibrant region for everyone to enjoy.

When you transport any kind of load, your vehicle or trailer must be loaded safely so it doesn’t endanger other road users, your passengers, yourself, damage road infrastructure, or cause illegal littering.

This means ensuring that your load:

• Is properly restrained

• Doesn’t overhang dangerously

• Doesn’t exceed mass limits

• Doesn’t cover lights, indicators, reflectors, or the number plate.

How to transport different waste:

• Green Waste - Use a secured tarp or netting to prevent light items blowing away.

• Furniture and White Goods - Restrain tall items to headboards to ensure they don’t fall over when you brake, turn or take evasive action. If the furniture extends above the sides of the ute or trailer, tightly restrain it using tie down straps.

• General Household Waste - In a ute or trailer use a tarp, netting or tie-down straps to secure the waste from moving or falling out during transport.

If using a tarp or netting when transporting the waste and the waste isn’t easily identifiable, you may be required to remove the tarps or covering at the weighbridge so the gatehouse operators at the facilities can ascertain what exactly is on the load and accurately point you in the right direction to dispose of said waste.

Should your load not be covered correctly when transporting waste to one of the Waste Facilities, and waste falls from your vehicle, this is considered illegal littering under the Waste Reduction and Recycling Act 2011.

If someone is found to be illegally littering, there are fines of up to $32,260.

The South Burnett Regional Council is committed to serving our community better every day.

Your satisfaction matters and we want to make your experience with our customer service team smoother, friendlier and more efficient than ever before.

We believe in collaboration and communication and have produced a series of videos to provide the public with an insight into the operations of your Council.

In the first video in the series, our staff show you how to lodge a formal customer request and by doing this, you help us help you! Every request is tracked in our system. View the video here.

"We are a customer focused Council that cares about our community, it is important that we get as much information from locals as possible in order to get the right solutions for the South Burnett. By formally submitting your customer requests you can assist us in serving you better," Mayor Kathy Duff said.

If you have an issue or concern, here is how you can formally lodge a trackable customer request.
1. Email – info@sbrc.qld.gov.au
2. In-Person at any council office
3. Submit an online request
4. Snap Send Solve app (Google Play / App Store)
5. Telephone: (07) 4189-9100

South Burnett Regional Council wishes to advise that the McCauley Weir keys are now located at the Nanango Visitor Information Centre at 41 Henry Street, Nanango.

Opening hours of the centre are 9:00am to 4:00pm Monday to Friday and 9:00am to 1:00pm on Saturday, Sunday and Public Holidays.

If returning the keys outside of the centre’s operating hours, there is a key drop box for use at the front of the building.

All terms and conditions still apply when visiting the Weir, including the $100 key deposit.

If you have any questions or concerns, please contact the centre via phone on (07) 4189-9555 or the booking form on Council's website.

For any enquiries, please contact Council on (07) 4189-9100 or by email

Council’s Rates Notice and Reminder Notices have been updated to include information regarding financial hardship that encourages ratepayers to apply for assistance by completing the Financial Hardship Rates Application which is available on Council’s website.

Property owners who may be experiencing financial hardship are encouraged to contact Council as soon as possible.

Financial counsellors who have undertaken an assessment of the ratepayer’s situation can contact Council on the property owner’s behalf with written consent of the property owner.

Further information relating to Council’s Financial Hardship Policy and the application process is available on Council’s Financial Hardship Factsheet

Council would like to advise that in accordance with Section 254B of the Local Government Regulation 2012, Ordinary Meetings from January to December 2025 have been scheduled as follows:

Wed 22 Jan 2025 General Meeting Wed 19 Feb 2025 General Meeting Wed 19 Mar 2025 General Meeting Wed 16 Apr 2025 General Meeting Wed 21 May 2025 General Meeting Wed 18 Jun 2025 General Meeting

Wed 16 Jul 2025 General Meeting Wed 20 Aug 2025 General Meeting Wed 17 Sep 2025 General Meeting Wed 15 Oct 2025 General Meeting Wed 19 Nov 2025 General Meeting Wed 17 Dec 2025 General Meeting

Meetings commence at 9:00am in the Warren Truss Chamber, Glendon Street, Kingaroy unless stated otherwise.

Residents are invited to attend the meeting as members of the public gallery.

Council began livestreaming video and audio of meetings in 2020. These videos, along with meeting agendas and minutes, can be viewed on the Council Meetings

As well as accessing a livestream of Council meetings, visitors will also be able to view the recorded (archived) meetings and follow links to meeting schedules, agendas, and minutes.

The livestream and archived videos are a free public service and should not be treated as an official record of Council meetings. For a copy of the official public record, please refer to the Meeting Minutes on our website.

For further information regarding Council meetings contact Council’s Executive Services team on (07) 4189-9100 or by email

Level 3 water restrictions are now in place throughout the South Burnett Region.

Residents are advised that sprinklers are not to be used, and hosing of paved or concreted areas is not permitted.

Hand held watering is permitted from 7:00am to 8:00am, and 5:00pm to 6:00pm on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays for odd numbered houses and Wednesdays, Fridays and Sundays for even numbered houses. No residential watering is permitted on Mondays.

Further details are available on the Council website or by contacting Customer Contact on (07) 4189-9100.

You can obtain more news and information from the South Burnett Regional Council's website, or by contacting Council on (07) 4189 9100 during office hours.