November 28, 2024 - South Burnett Regional Council would like to advise that the Glendon Street shared zone will be closed to traffic on Sunday, December 1, 2024 from 4:00pm until 8:30pm for the Christmas Carols.

Parking within the shared zone will be closed from 6:00am Sunday morning in preparation for the event.

Alternative routes are available via Kingaroy Street and Youngman Street.

Circular Place car park will remain open.

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

November 28, 2024 - South Burnett Regional Council wishes to advise that gravel re-sheeting works along the Murgon section of the Kilkivan to Kingaroy Rail Trail will commence Monday, December 9, 2024 until Friday, December 20, 2024.

The trail will be closed from Zerners Road to St Joseph’s passover.

Signage will be in place and Council encourages users to stay clear of the closed off sections during works.

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

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

November 28, 2024 - Council would like to advise the community that due to vandalism, the public toilets in Wooroolin are temporarily closed to the public until further notice.

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

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

November 27, 2024 - South Burnett Regional Council is seeking submissions from suitably qualified and experienced contractors to supply and complete works for repainting and expansion joint replacement for the WJ Lang Memorial Olympic Poo,l 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-1114773.

Submissions close at 2:00pm on Tuesday, December 17, 2024.

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

November 26, 2024 - South Burnett Regional Council would like to advise that the Wondai Skate Park will be temporarily closed on Monday, December 2, 2024, due to the installation of a new retaining wall.

The basketball court will remain open for use.

The Skate Park will reopen on Friday, December 13, 2024, in time for school holidays.

The nearest Skate Parks include Murgon Skate Park and Kingaroy Skate Park.

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

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

November 26, 2024 - South Burnett Regional Council is seeking submissions from suitably qualified and experienced contractors to supply and complete works for repainting and expansion joint replacement for the South Burnett Aquatic Centre.

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-1114769.

Submissions close at 2:00pm on Tuesday, December 17, 2024.

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

November 26, 2024 - South Burnett Regional Council is seeking to establish a preferred supplier arrangement under Section 233 of the Local Government Regulation (Qld 2012) to facilitate effective co-ordination of repeat engagements of suitably qualified Geotechnical Service contractors.

Council is seeking the services of suitably qualified Geotechnical Service companies to support Council's NATA Accredited Soil Laboratory undertake testing services.

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-1114606.

Submissions close at 2:00pm on Tuesday, December 17, 2024.

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

November 26, 2024 - South Burnett Regional Council is seeking submissions for the sale of land at 100 Edward Street, Wondai.

Tender documents are available from the Council's website under Tenders & Supply and can be submitted via by email in person or via mail to Council's tender box located at 45 Glendon Street, Kingaroy by the closing date.

Submissions close at 2:00pm on Wednesday, December 18, 2024.

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

November 25, 2024 - South Burnett Regional Council wishes to advise that Webbers Bridge over Barambah Creek on Webbers Bridge Road, Stonelands, will be closed to all users, effective immediately.

Council has identified a defect with the timber bridge decking following a regular inspection and is progressing further structural analysis.

Repair options for the bridge are being developed.

There are alternative routes available via Stonelands Road on the western side of the bridge and Bradleys Road on the eastern side of the bridge.

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

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

November 21, 2024 - South Burnett Regional Council wishes to advise that bitumen resealing for the 2024-25 Bitumen Resealing Program will be commencing on Monday. November 25, 2024.

We expect these works to continue for approximately three weeks until Friday, December 13, 2024, weather and resource availability permitting:

• Scott Street, Benarkin – Chainage 40m -1410m

• Crumpton Drive, Blackbutt North - Chainage 2220m – 3000m

• David Road, Taromeo – Chainage 0m – 550m

• Douglas Street, Blackbutt – Chainage 0m – 100m

• Farrington Road, Blackbutt – Chainage 0m – 390m

• Gladys Street, Blackbutt – Chainage 0m – 120m

• Grosvenor Lane, Blackbutt – Chainage 10m – 220m

• Muir Street, Blackbutt – Chainage 0m – 120m

• Nukku Road, Blackbutt – Chainage 1235m – 2015m

• Oliver Road, Nanango – Chainage 3m – 780m

• Drayton Street, Nanango – Chainage 1010m – 1080m

• Steele Court, Kingaroy – Chainage 0m – 86m

• Moore Street, Kingaroy – Chainage 1050m - 1420m

• Short Street, Kingaroy – Chainage 8m – 180m

• Court Lane, Kingaroy – Chainage 0m – 72m

• Siefert Street, Crawford – Chainage 0m – 2300m

• Corndale Road, Corndale – Chainage 2930m – 4430m

• King Street, Memerambi – Chainage 0m – 685m

• Alexander Street (shoulders), Wooroolin – Chainage 110m – 420m

• Slaters Road, Wondai – Chainage 0m – 410m

• Ferris Road, Murgon

• Silverleaf Road, Murgon – Chainage 10200m – 10965m

• Hivesville Road, Hivesville – Chainage 30m – 8710m

These works are funded 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 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 Department on (07) 4189-9100 or by email

November 18, 2024 - South Burnett Regional Council is seeking offers from suppliers for the supply and delivery of two (2) Dual Cab 4x4 utilities

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-1113799.

Submissions close at 2:00pm on Tuesday, December 9, 2024.

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

November 13, 2024 - 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.

November 8, 2024 - Council has been made aware of damage to the access road to the Cloyna Transfer Station, making it difficult for light vehicles to access the facility.

The Waste Department is working alongside the Roads Department to arrange works for the access road to be repaired and the drainage investigated to reduce future damage from rain.

The works have been scheduled to commence on November 14, 2024, dependent upon weather and machinery availability.

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

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

November 8, 2024 - South Burnett Regional Council advises that prescribed burn operations will be undertaken by the Queensland Fire Department and the Rural Fire Brigade in Kingaroy from Saturday, November 9 to Monday, December 9, 2024, subject to conditions permitting.

These operations are carried out by qualified and experienced operators. Prescribed burns play an important part in wildfire mitigation and biodiversity conservation.

Locations:

• Hodges Road Kingaroy

• River Road Kingaroy

• Bunya Highway Kingaroy

Residents and businesses around the burn area are reminded to take the following precautions:

• Keep doors and windows closed to prevent smoke entering buildings

• Keep outdoor furniture under cover to prevent ember burns

• Retract pool covers to prevent ember damage

• Remove washing from clothes lines

• Ensure pets have a protected area

• Vehicles must slow down, keep windows up and turn highlights on

• Sightseers must keep away from the burn zone for their own safety

If you have asthma or other breathing difficulties, reduce outdoor activities. If shortness of breath or coughing develops, take advised medical precautions or seek medical advice.

For further information, please contact Council’s Water and Wastewater branch on (07) 4189-9100 or by email

November 7, 2024 - South Burnett Regional Council is seeking offers for the comprehensive printing and distribution of Council rates notices and reminder notices, including the following billing services:

• Printing and distribution of Council Rates Notices

• Printing and distribution of Council Reminder Notice

• Printing and distribution of Council Annual Animal Registration Notices

• Electronic delivery and lodgement of notices (including creation of user accounts)

• Maintain an archive of notices in 'pdf' or similar format

• Provide a customer registration and validation service to manage pdf version (electronic notice)

• Any other services or value adds that the contactor may offer

Council is committed to engaging suppliers that can provide accurate, on time, fit-for-purpose and value-for-money printing services to South Burnett ratepayers.

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-1112788.

Submissions close at 2:00pm on Thursday, November 28, 2024.

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

November 4, 2024 - South Burnett Regional Council is aware of the Red Headed Flying Foxes that have been flying around Blackbutt since early October.

As in previous years, they have begun to roost in familiar trees and vegetation and have started to move down Taromeo Creek. The Grey Headed and the Black Flying Fox colonies also roost along Taromeo Creek.

The movement of the Red Headed Flying Fox in recent weeks is due to the increase in food and water sources. In particular, the flowering Avocado trees, Eucalyptus trees and Camphor Laurel trees are providing an abundance of food and protection for all flying foxes.

There is no simple solution or quick fix to the relocation of flying foxes from townships.

Removal of the vegetation in Taromeo Creek will only encourage the movement of flying foxes into other Camphor Laurel trees and vegetation near the creek and town, bringing them in closer contact with our residents.

Council will be working with residents, Queensland Health and Wildlife groups to finalise a roost management plan.

This plan is to set out actions to help residents and guide our community in the management of flying fox roosts.

This won’t occur quickly, as the habitats and behaviours of the flying foxes vary with seasonal changes, temperature and rainfall.

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

November 4, 2024 - South Burnett Regional Council is pleased to advise that works on the Gipps Street footpath extension are due to commence the week of Monday, November 11, 2024, weather and machinery permitting.

Works being undertaken includes construction of new concrete footpath sections to complete missing links in the existing footpath in Gipps Street, immediately north of the Alfred Street intersection.

Also included will be the reconfiguration of the existing pedestrian crossing at this corner.

These works are proudly jointly funded 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

November 4, 2024 - South Burnett Regional Council is seeking submissions from suitably qualified and experienced contractors to renovate one (1) bathroom located at Drayton Villas, Unit 7, 115 Drayton Street, Nanango.

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- 1112143.

Submissions close at 2:00pm on Tuesday, December 3, 2024.

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

November 4, 2024 - South Burnett Regional Council is seeking submissions from suitably qualified and experienced contractors to renovate one (1) bathroom located at Unit 15, 36 Appin Street, Nanango.

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- 1112149.

Submissions close at 2:00pm on Tuesday, December 3, 2024.

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

October 23, 2024 - If you are a not-for-profit community organisation delivering programs, activities and events within the South Burnett, you could be eligible to apply for the Australia Day Grant Program.

Applications close on Friday, December 13, 2024.

To view funding rounds, guidelines and to apply for any of the above grants, visit Smarty Grants page

Don’t forget, Elite Performance Youth Grant, Councillor Discretionary Fund, Community Hall Insurance Grant; Community Australia Day/Anzac Day Events Sponsorship, School Student Awards and Indigenous Affairs Fund applications can be submitted year-round.

These are to be applied through the SmartyGrants website above.

In-Kind applications can be applied for throughout the year and the application form is available on Council’s website.

A copy of the Community Grants Program Policy is available from Council’s website and any of Council’s Customer Contact Centres.

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

October 17, 2024 - At the Council General Meeting held on Wednesday, October 16, the 2023-24 South Burnett Regional Council Annual Report was presented and adopted.

Council is required to prepare an Annual Report which contains an assessment of Council’s performance in implementing its Corporate and Operational Plans, audited financial statements, and other statutory information as required by legislation.

The Annual Report is Council's report to its community and stakeholders on its performance and achievements, and its planned outcomes.

It reveals Council's strategic and financial positions, and it details Council's performance in meeting the strategic priorities outlined in our Corporate Plan.

A printed copy of the report is available at all Customer Service Centres, libraries and an electronic copy is available on Council's website

October 4, 2024 - South Burnett Regional Council wishes to advise residents that Council and/or its appointed water meter reading officer will soon begin reading water meters throughout the region for the half year period ending December 31, 2024.

This will apply to all premises connected to the water supply schemes in Blackbutt, Boondooma, Kingaroy, Kumbia, Murgon, Nanango, Proston, Proston Rural, Tingoora, Wondai and Wooroolin for the purpose of recording water meter readings.

The water meter reading program will commence on Monday, October 7, 2024 and is expected to continue until Tuesday, December 24, 2024 and will be conducted between the hours of 6:00am and 6:00pm daily.

The water meter reading program collects information for the billing of water consumption that will be included on the six-monthly rate notices to be issued in February 2025.

Meter reading personnel may be required to enter properties to gain access to and read the water meters.

It is a requirement of our water meter reading personnel that soil or other material that is removed from any meter box to record a reading is returned to the meter box. This prevents drains from being blocked or ratepayer lawns being damaged by anything removed from the meter box.

For the safety of meter reading personnel, please ensure that your animals are enclosed within your property and check that garden vegetation does not obstruct access to your water meter.

More details about the billing of water consumption and other useful information can be found on Council’s website

Inquiries may be directed to Council's Rates Department on (07) 4189-9100 or by email

August 29, 2024: South Burnett Councillors from across the region are calling on all parents and caregivers to observe a safety-first approach at Council’s waste facilities, and to know where their children are after school, weekends and over the school holidays.

Despite safety barriers and signage in place at council’s facilities, a recent spate of youngsters in large roll on, roll off (RORO) bins scavenging or playing has raised concerns for operators.

Many of these RORO bins are on site to accept domestic waste from users of Council’s waste transfer facilities, and often people aren’t checking to see if there is someone in the bin when they throw items of rubbish into the bins.

Waste transfer stations are operational facilities where large trucks and frequent vehicle movements are common. These facilities are not a place where children should be playing or frequenting at any time.

But this call out isn’t just to parents and caregivers. Our personnel have also caught a number of older and elderly people in these large bins scavenging in recent weeks.

The bins are large and deep, often making it very difficult for the most able-bodied individual to get out. Offenders will be referred to local police for unlawful entry and trespass.

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

June 3, 2024: Residents are warned to be vigilant and report any encounters with individuals claiming to represent the South Burnett Regional Council.

Council employees will promptly provide identification upon request to prove who they are and why they are there.

If anyone receives a visit from someone they believe is impersonating a Council officer, please report it immediately to Council so we are informed and can take action including reporting details to the proper authorities.

Council is concerned that elderly and vulnerable residents are prey to scammers whose eventual aim is to steal people’s identities and money.

Residents who believe they - or a family member - have been contacted by a scammer are urged to contact Council on (07) 4189-9100 or by email

May 16, 2024: 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

April 12, 2024: 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

November 15, 2022: Council’s Rates Notice and Reminder Notice 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

April 4, 2024: Council would like to advise that in accordance with Section 254B of the Local Government Regulation 2012, Ordinary Meetings from April to December 2024 have been scheduled as follows:

Wed 24 Apr 2024 General Meeting Wed 15 May 2024 General Meeting Wed 19 Jun 2024 General Meeting Wed 10 Jul 2024 Special Budget Meeting Wed 17 Jul 2024 General Meeting

Wed 21 Aug 2023 General Meeting Wed 18 Sep 2024 General Meeting Wed 16 Oct 2024 General Meeting Wed 20 Nov 2024 General Meeting Wed 18 Dec 2024 General Meeting

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

From April 2020, Council has also begun to livestream video and audio of each meeting. These videos, along with meeting agendas and minutes, can be viewed on the Council Meetings page of Council's website.

March 17, 2017: 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.