April 10, 2025 - South Burnett Regional Council wishes to advise that a temporary road closure of North Street Wondai is planned for road pavement repairs. commencing Monday, April 14, 2025.

The closure is expected to be in place for approximately (four) 4 days with works expected to be completed by Thursday, April 17, 2025, machinery and weather permitting.

In order to safely complete these works, it is necessary to close vehicular access.

Detour signage will be in place prior to commencement of works.

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

April 10, 2025 - South Burnett Regional Council is conducting a co-ordinated Wild Dog & Feral Pig Coordinated Baiting Program.

Feral pigs cause environmental and agricultural damage, spread invasive plants and can transmit and potentially spread exotic diseases such as leptospirosis and foot-and-mouth disease.

The Biosecurity Act 2014 requires everyone to take all reasonable and practical measures to minimise the biosecurity risks associated with invasive animals under their control.

To encourage greater participation, South Burnett Regional Council in partnership with Sunpork, will be providing meat free of charge for landholders that register to participate in the co-ordinated program.

Baiting stations will be held throughout the South Burnett from Thursday, May 1 to Friday, May 9, 2025.

All participants must register their intention to conduct baiting no later than Thursday. April 24, 2025.

For further information and to register your intention of attending a baiting station, please contact Council’s Biosecurity Officer on (07) 4189-9100.

Protection Of Domestic And Working Dogs

Owners of domestic and working dogs are advised to restrain and or muzzle their dogs during the baiting program to minimise the risk of dogs wandering and coming into contact with poison baits.

April 10, 2025 - South Burnett Regional Council wishes to advise that the Butter Factory Park’s toilet facilities will be closed for three (3) days commencing Monday, April 14, 2025, weather permitting.

This is necessary to allow for the demolition of the existing building and the final connection of the new amenities block.

The new all-inclusive amenity building has been funded under the Department of Sport, Racing and Olympics and Paralympic Games as part of the Minor Infrastructure and Inclusive Facilities Fund.

The next closest public amenities are in Reg McCallum Park, adjacent to Council’s Administration building, or in Pioneer Park, adjacent to Nanango State School.

Council apologises for any inconvenience and appreciates your patience during this time.

Any inquiries, please contact Council’s Facilities team on (07) 4189-9100 or by email

April 9, 2024 - South Burnett Regional Council, in collaboration with the Queensland Government Regional Arts Development Fund (RADF) program, is thrilled to announce $15,000 in the May Round of RADF grants towards inspiring projects within the region, reinforcing Council's commitment to regional art development.

Professional artists, emerging professional artists, arts workers, cultural workers, or project co-ordinators that meet the eligibility criteria in the funding guidelines may be eligible to apply for the Regional Arts Development Fund.

Applications open on Thursday, May 1, 2025 and close on Friday, May 30, 2025.

Funding round guidelines are available on the Smarty Grants website.

Don't forget, Elite Performance Youth Grant, Councillor Discretionary Fund, Community Hall Insurance Grant, School Student Awards and Indigenous Affairs Fund applications can be submitted year-round.

These can also be applied for on the Smarty Grants website.

In-kind applications are available on Council’s website.

A copy of the Community Grants Program policy is available from Council's website or at Council's Customer Contact Centres.

For further information and inquiries, please contact Council's Community Grants Officer on (07) 4189-9100 or by email

April 8, 2025 - South Burnett Regional Council is seeking quotations from suitably qualified persons for the refurbishment of the public toilet located at Adermann Park, Kingaroy.

Offer documents can be downloaded by registering on Council's tendering platform Tenderlink.

Registration instructions and links can be found on Council's website under Tenders & Supply.

The Tenderlink Reference is BURNET-1125833.

Submissions close at 2:00pm on Monday, April 28, 2025.

For further information, contact Council on (07) 4189-9100 or by email

April 8, 2025 - South Burnett Regional Council is seeking offers for the supply and delivery of one (1) mobile traffic light trailer.

Offer documents can be downloaded by registering on Council's tendering platform Tenderlink.

Registration instructions and links can be found on Council's website under Tenders & Supply.

The Tenderlink reference is BURNET-1125704.

Submissions close at 2:00pm on Monday, April 28, 2025.

For further information, contact Council on (07) 4189-9100 or by email

April 7, 2025 - South Burnett Regional Council wishes to invite residents to catch up with Mayor Kathy Duff and fellow Councillors, to have your say on Council operations including the draft community plans and corporate plan.

Community catch ups will be held at the below locations, dates and times:

• Wondai Town Hall – Tuesday, April 15 (5:30pm to 7:30pm)

• Maidenwell Town Hall – Wednesday, April 23 (1:00pm to 3:00pm)

• Blackbutt Town Hall – Wednesday, April 23 (5:30pm to 7:30pm)

• Proston Hall – Wednesday, April 30 (1:00pm to 3:00pm)

• Murgon Town Hall – Wednesday, April 30 (5:30pm to 7:30pm)

• Durong Hall – Monday, May 12 (1:00pm to 3:00pm)

• Kumbia Hall – Monday, May 12 (5:30pm to 7:30pm)

• Nanango RSL Tara’s Hall – Wednesday, May 14 (5:30pm to 7:30pm)

• Kingaroy Town Hall – Thursday, May 15 (5:30pm to 7:30pm)

Sessions will begin promptly at the allocated times above.

Light refreshments will be served following the conclusion of the evening sessions only.

Should you have any further questions or concerns, please contact Council on (07) 4189-9100 or by by email

April 7, 2025 - Commemoration services for Anzac Day will be held throughout the South Burnett.

Mayor Kathy Duff and Councillors will be in attendance at various services throughout the region and encourage everyone to attend their local service.

To view a full list of all Anzac Day services and road closures for the region, visit Council’s website

Please be advised all Council Offices, Libraries, Visitor Information Centres and Museums will be closed for Anzac Day on Friday, April 25, 2025.

Council’s Waste management facilities located at Kingaroy, Murgon, Nanango, Wondai, Blackbutt, Memerambi, Kumbia and Wattle Camp will be closed for Anzac Day.

Please note the kerbside general and recycling waste collections (wheelie bins) will be unaffected with all collections scheduled on normal collection days.

For further information, contact Council on (07) 4189-9100 or by email

April 7, 2025 - South Burnett Regional Council wishes to advise that the Wondai to Tingoora section of the Kingaroy to Kilkivan Rail Trail will be temporarily closed to the public on Tuesday, May 13, 2025 from 8:00am to 3:30pm for the Kingaroy State High School Cross Country Competition.

Council apologises for any inconvenience caused and thanks you for your patience.

For further information, please contact Council’s Parks team on (07) 4189-9100 or by email

April 4, 2025 - South Burnett Regional Council is pleased to advise that Nanango State High School Frontage Works are due to re-commence during the week of Monday. April 7, 2025, weather and machinery permitting.

Work being undertaken includes construction of 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

April 3, 2025 - South Burnett Regional Council would like to advise members of the public that on Friday, April 11, 2025 the Murgon to Wondai section of the Rail Trail will be hosting South Burnett PCYC’s ColourRush fun run from 8:00am-11:00am.

There is expected to be around 100 participants during this period and whilst the rail trail will remain open to the public, Council recommends avoiding the area during this period if not participating.

Further information can be found on the PCYC's Facebook page

Council apologises for any inconvenience caused and thanks you for your patience.

April 3, 2025 - South Burnett Regional Council is refreshing its registers of Pre-Qualified Suppliers to facilitate the effective co-ordination of repeat contractor engagements for goods and services based on Council's core business categories.

New tenders are invited for suitably qualified and experienced contractors for the following categories of Pre-Qualified Supplier Panels:

• SBRC 24/25-14 Civil Works

• SBRC 24/25-15 Dry Hire

• SBRC 24/25-16 Electrical Services

• SBRC 24/25-17 Quarry Materials

• SBRC 24/25-18 Trade Services

• SBRC 24/25-19 Wet Hire

Submissions are to be suitably endorsed, marked and lodged as per tender documents no later than 2:00pm on Thursday, May 1, 2025.

Please use the following self-invitation links to register to the new E-Procurement Platform Vendor Panel:

• SBRC 24/25-14 Civil Works - Self-Invite URL

• SBRC 24/25-15 Dry Hire - Self-Invite URL

• SBRC 24/25-16 Electrical Services - Self-Invite URL

• SBRC 24/25-17 Quarry Materials - Self-Invite URL

• SBRC 24/25-18 Trade Services - Self-Invite URL

• SBRC 24/25-19 Wet Hire - Self-Invite URL

April 3, 2025 - On Thursday, March 27, 2025 the Queensland Valuer-General released land valuations for 17,546 properties within the South Burnett Regional Council area.

These valuations have resulted in an increase in the average value of residential and rural land in the South Burnett.

The Queensland Valuer-General advises Council when a new valuation is required to be completed, which is generally every three years.

Land is valued using the unimproved value or site value methodology. This methodology is determined by the zoning of the land under the Queensland planning provisions or the equivalent local government planning scheme.

A factsheet is available on Council’s website for all landowners, which provides information about land valuations and the possible impact on your rates. You can view the factsheet here (244kb PDF)

As the valuers are independent of Council, we would like to encourage landowners who are concerned about the possible increase in their valuations to contact the State Valuation Service on 1300-664-217 or information is available at here.

Objections to land valuations can be lodged online or by downloading and completing the hardcopy form, available here

Council uses a variety of tools to help reduce the effect of changes in land valuation has on yearly rates levies including the use of 3 year averaging as well as adjusting the rate in the dollar during the budget process.

For further information, contact Council on (07) 4189-9100 or by email

March 31, 2025 - In accordance with Section 254 (B) and 254 (C) of the Local Government Regulation 2012, Council advises that a Special Council Meeting will be held on Thursday, April 3, 2025 in the Warren Truss Chamber, 45 Glendon Street, Kingaroy commencing at 10:00am for the purpose of:

• Development Permit for Material Change of Use for an Undefined Use (Battery Energy Storage System) at 1196 Ellesmere Road, Alice Creek (and described as Lot 6 on FY691);

• Negotiated Decision Request for Development Approval MCU23/0034 – for a Development Permit for Material Change of Use for a High Impact Industry (Sawmill) and Concurrent Environmentally Relevant Activity (ERA) 47(b) - Timber Milling and Woodchipping.

All other meetings will continue to be held at the previously advertised times unless otherwise notified.

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 via Council’s website.

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’s meetings, please contact Council’s Executive Services team via phone on (07) 4189-9100 or by email

March 26, 2025 - External painting of Ringsfield House, Nanango, will commence on Monday, March 31, 2025 and will take approximately eight (8) weeks to complete, weather permitting.

During this time the house will still be available for functions. Bookings can be made via Bookable.

Council apologises for any inconvenience and appreciates your patience during this time.

For further information, please contact Council’s Facilities team on (07) 4189-9100 or by email

March 26, 2025 - South Burnett Regional Council is pleased to advise that footpath and kerb and channel upgrades are planned to commence during the week of Monday. March 31, 2025 in Lamb Street, between Douglas Street South and the Murgon Creek footbridge.

The project will replace the footpath and kerb and channel in this section of Lamb Street.

In order to provide a safe work environment, temporary signage and traffic control staff will be in place to assist pedestrians around the work area.

Access to the auto parts business will be provided during the construction period.

Construction activity will create noise from machinery and equipment and there will be some restrictions to vehicle parking and pedestrian access for public safety, however these impacts will be limited.

Site works and construction activity will be performed Monday to Friday, 6:30am-5:00pm, with occasional weekend work.

The project is expected to be completed by April 2025.

This project is proudly funded by the Queensland Government’s 2024-27 Works for Queensland program.

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

March 18, 2025 - South Burnett Regional Council advises members of the public that on Friday, April 25 to Sunday, April 27, the Kingaroy to Murgon section of the Rail Trail will be hosting "A Weekend in Wondai" cycling event.

There is expected to be around 200 riders during this period between the hours of 7:30am through to 4:30pm and whilst the rail trail will remain open to the public, Council recommends avoiding the area during this period.

Further information on the ride can be found online here

March 18, 2025 - South Burnett Regional Council is seeking submissions from suitably qualified and experienced contractors for the sale and removal of Tingoora Hall.

Documents are available from Council’s website under Tenders & Supply and can be submitted to by email

Submissions close at 2:00pm on Tuesday, April 8, 2025.

For further information, contact Council on (07) 4189-9100 or by email

March 18, 2025 - South Burnett Regional Council is seeking submissions from suitably qualified and experienced contractors for the demolition of Tingoora Hall.

Offer documents can be downloaded by registering on Council's tendering platform Tenderlink.

Registration instructions and links can be found on Council's website under Tenders & Supply.

The Tenderlink Reference is BURNET-1123706. Submissions close at 2:00pm on Tuesday, April 8, 2025.

For further information, contact Council on (07) 4189-9100 or by email

March 18, 2025 - South Burnett Regional Council would like to advise that from Monday, March 24, 2025, the Glendon Street Playground will be temporarily closed for the removal and installation of new rubber softfall.

It is anticipated that the playground will reopen on Friday, April 4, 2025, in time for school holidays.

Council apologises for any inconvenience caused during this time.

For any inquires, please contact Council’s Parks Team on (07) 4189-9100 or by email

March 14, 2025 - South Burnett Regional Council advises that a temporary road closure of Moonya Street, Kingaroy, between Fitzroy and Carinya streets, is planned for road construction works commencing the week of Monday, March 31, 2025.

The closure is expected to be in place for approximately three (3) weeks, weather and machinery permitting.

The project will replace the kerb and channel and adjacent road pavement in this section of Moonya Street.

In order to provide a safe work environment, the section of Moonya Street where work is occurring, will be closed to traffic during the construction. Signage and traffic control staff will be in place to direct traffic around the work area.

Construction activity will create noise from machinery and equipment, and for public safety there will be some restrictions to vehicle parking and pedestrian access, however these impacts will be limited.

Site works and construction activity will be performed Monday to Friday, 6:30am–5:00pm with occasional weekend work.

This project is proudly funded by the Queensland Government’s 2024-27 Works for Queensland program.

Council apologises in advance for any inconvenience this work may cause and appreciates your patience while works are in progress.

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

March 14, 2025 - South Burnett Regional Council advises that bitumen preparation and resealing for the 2024-25 Bitumen Resealing Program has commenced.

Council expects these works below, to continue for approximately 10 weeks until Friday, May 2, 2025, weather and resource availability permitting:

• Bicks Road, Cloyna – Chainage 30m – 2000m
• Denmark Road, Wooroolin – Chainage 1600m - 4100m
• Gipps Street, Nanango – Chainage 470m – 680m
• Haly Creek Road, Haly Creek – Chainage 30m – 3610m
• Hillsdale Road, Booie – Chainage 0m – 5800m
• Industrial Avenue, Kingaroy – Chainage 70m - 515m
• Liesegangs Road, Crawford – Chainage 0m – 3210m
• Malar Road, Booie – Chainage 1050m - 5330m
• Manumbar Road, Sandy Ridges – Chainage 22,090m - 25,350m
• McConnel Way, Mondure – Chainage 0m - 3250m
• North Branch Road, Booie – Chainage 0m - 3070m
• Radunzs Road, Booie – Chainage 1100m - 2250m
• Recreation Drive, Memerambi – Chainage 30m - 450m & 3940m - 4240m
• River Road, Kingaroy – Chainage 8780m - 11,000m
• Weens Road, Crawford – Chainage 0m - 3660m
• Wingfields Road, Crawford - Chainage 20m - 1775m
• Belle Street, Kingaroy – Chainage 320m - 470m

These works are proudly funded by the Queensland Government’s Works for Queensland Program (W4Q) 2024-27 and through Council’s 2024-25 Capital Works budget.

In order to provide a safe work environment, the work areas will be controlled by signage or with traffic controllers as required. Motorists are requested to travel with extra care, to drive to the prevailing road conditions, and to adhere to signage.

Council apologises in advance for any inconvenience this work may cause and appreciates your patience while works are in progress.

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

March 7, 2025 - South Burnett Regional Council wish to advise that flood damage reconstruction works are planned to be undertaken along Maidenwell-Glencliffe Road.

In order to safely complete these works, it is necessary to close vehicular access on Maidenwell-Glencliffe Road.

Works are anticipated to commence on Monday, March 10, 2025 to Monday, March 31, 2025, weather and machinery permitting.

The project is funded by the South Burnett Regional Council and the Disaster Recovery Funding Arrangements, a jointly funded program between the Australian and Queensland Governments.

Council apologises in advance for any inconvenience this work may cause and appreciates your patience while works are in progress.

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

March 7, 2025 - South Burnett Regional Council wishes to advise that works are currently planned to upgrade a culvert on Weeks Road near Kingaroy-Cooyar Road.

The outcome of the project is to provide resilience and safety during and post flood events.

In order to safely complete these works, it is necessary to close vehicular access on Weeks Road, between Kingaroy-Cooyar Road and Boonenne-Ellesmere Road at Goodger.

Works are anticipated to take place from Monday, March 10, 2025 to Monday, March 31, 2025, machinery and weather permitting.

The project is being funded by the South Burnett Regional Council and the Disaster Recovery Funding Arrangements, a jointly funded program between the Australian and Queensland Governments.

Detour signage will be in place prior to commencement of works.

Council apologises in advance for any inconvenience this work may cause and appreciates your patience while works are in progress.

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

March 6, 2025 - South Burnett Regional Council is seeking submissions from suitably qualified and experienced contractors for the cleaning of Kingaroy buildings and facilities.

Documents are available from Council’s Tenders & Supply and can be submitted to info@sbrc.qld.gov.au

Submissions close at 2:00pm on Thursday, March 27, 2025.

For further information, contact Council on (07) 4189-9100 or by email

February 28, 2025 - As a part of Council’s Capital Works program and its commitment to ensure the long-term sustainability and efficiency of our water infrastructure, Council is undertaking a replacement of the water main along Markwell Street, Kingaroy between Youngman Street and William Street.

The replacement is planned to be carried out from Monday, March 3, 2024. Works are expected to be completed in a four-week timeframe, weather and machinery permitting.

Works will be undertaken between 6:00am and 3:00pm and in order to provide a safe work environment for Council staff, contractors and users, signage and some minor traffic restrictions will be in place during the time of works to control flow of traffic and ensure pedestrian safety. Motorists and pedestrians are requested to travel with extra care, to drive to the prevailing road conditions and to adhere to signage.

Council will provide further notice to residents of the affected areas for the planned water interruptions to the water supply during construction.

Council apologises in advance for any inconvenience this work may cause and appreciates your patience while these works are in progress.

Please direct any enquiries to Council’s Water and Wastewater section by phoning (07) 4189-9100 or by by email

February 26, 2025 - South Burnett Regional Council would like to advise members of the public that on Thursday, May 15, 2025 the Kingaroy-to-Wondai section of the Rail Trail will be hosting the 2025 Bike4Burns Charity Event.

There is expected to be around 60-80 riders during this period between the hours of 7:00am through to 2:00pm and whilst the rail trail will remain open to the public, Council recommends avoiding the area during this period.

Council encourages all rail trail users to consider the safety of others, respect the natural environment and create an enjoyable trail experience for all users.

Council apologises for any inconvenience caused during this time.

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.