April 16, 2024: South Burnett Regional Council would like to advise the community that works will begin on a new disability carpark at Wondai Swimming Pool starting Monday, April 14, 2024.

Council will be project managing the works and will begin with the installation of fencing and signage.

During the construction period MacKenzie Street in Wondai will still be operational and pool users can access the pool if required.

The project is funded by the Australia Government’s Local Roads and Community Infrastructure Program, which supports Australian Councils in the delivery of local road and community infrastructure projects within Council regions.

In advance, Council wishes to apologise for any inconvenience these upgrades may cause and thanks the community for their understanding.

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

April 16, 2024: As a part of Council’s 2023/24 sewerage capital works program and commitment to ensure the long-term sustainability and efficiency of our sewerage infrastructure, Council is undertaking a sewer manhole relining program in the Kingaroy, Nanango, Murgon and Wondai sewer networks over the next two months.

Infrastructure Rehabilitation Services (IRS) Pty Ltd was awarded the contract for these works.

The sewer manhole rehabilitation program will extend the life of existing sewerage infrastructure via the installation of cementitious coatings to the internal face of the manholes.

The program will involve the use of high pressure cleaning, robotics to inspect the sewers and manual application of coatings within the manholes.

This work is complementary to the previous pipe re-lining installation using a PVC liner and restores the network to a near new condition.

The project has commenced and is expected to be completed in June 2024. Further notifications to affected customers will be provided when works are occurring in their area. Access to manholes on some customer properties will be necessary, with contractors undertaking works whilst being assisted by Council staff.

Completion of works is scheduled for late June 2024 based on the contractor production rate for manhole rehabilitation works, weather permitting. The completion date will however be dependent on network conditions which can only be confirmed once works begin.

Council apologises for any inconvenience that this work may cause and thanks you in advance for your patience.

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

April 16, 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 coordination of repeat engagements of suitably qualified civil construction surveyors.

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-1092406.

Submissions open on Tuesday, April 16, 2024 and close at 2:00pm on Tuesday, May 7, 2024.

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

April 12, 2024: South Burnett Regional Council advises the Blackbutt Memorial Hall new roof installation is nearing completion and would like to take this opportunity to thank the Blackbutt & District Tourism and Heritage Association and the people of Blackbutt for their patience during the works.

Council engaged a local contractor to remove the old roof, install supplementary structural members, new roof battens and new colorbond roof sheeting and fascia guttering.

Roof insulation has also been installed to make the building more comfortable for users.

This project was proudly funded by the Queensland Government’s Local Government Grants and Subsidies Program (2022-24) in association with South Burnett Regional Council.

The hall will be open for business as usual from Monday, April 15, 2024 and for bookings please contact the Roy Emerson Museum by email

April 12, 2024: In accordance with section 114 of the Animal Management (Cats and Dogs) Act 2008 notice is hereby given that the South Burnett Regional Council intends to conduct an Approved Systematic Inspection Program to ensure that all dogs are registered in accordance with the Act.

The program will commence on April 29, 2024 and conclude on June 30, 2024.

The properties to be included in the Systematic Inspection Program are potentially all properties within the South Burnett area.

Inspections will be conducted between 8:00am and 5:00pm Monday to Friday during this period.

All dogs over the age of three months are obliged to be registered with the local authority in which the animal resides, as required by the state’s animal management legislation. This systematic inspection program seeks to proactively check to see if animal owners are complying with their obligations.

Council is permitted to undertake these house inspections in order to ascertain compliance with the legislation.

The Animal Management (Cats and Dogs) Act 2008 provides the necessary head of power to carry out the registration checking activities.

For more information, please contact Council’s Animal Management team on 1300-789-279, (07) 4189-9100 or by email

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

April 11, 2024: This year’s pool season at Council’s Kingaroy, Wondai and Murgon swimming pools will end on Friday, April 12.

The South Burnett Aquatic Centre in Nanango will be operating during the winter months, and Kingaroy, Murgon and Wondai will reopen in mid-September for the 24/25 pool season.

Council would like to thank the community for their continuing patronage of our swimming pools and also thank the hard-working pool managers and staff.

If you have any questions, please contact Council’s Facilities section on (07) 4189-9100 or by email

April 11, 2024: In accordance with Section 254B of the Local Government Regulation 2012, Council advises that the Ordinary Meetings for the remainder of 2024 have been scheduled as follows:

• Wednesday 24 April 2024
• Wednesday 15 May 2024
• Wednesday 19 June 2024
• Wednesday 10 July 2024 (Special Budget Meeting)
• Wednesday 17 July 2024
• Wednesday 21 August 2024
• Wednesday 18 September 2024
• Wednesday 16 October 2024
• Wednesday 20 November 2024
• Wednesday 18 December 2024

Ordinary 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.

South Burnett Regional Council will stream live video and audio of Council meetings. Please see Council’s website to view the live stream.

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

The live stream 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, please contact Council’s Executive Services team on (07) 4189-9100 or by email

April 11, 2024: Commemoration services for ANZAC Day will be held throughout the South Burnett on Thursday, April 25.

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 Thursday, April 25, 2024.

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

However, 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’s Executive Services Team on (07) 4189-9100 or by email

April 10, 2024: South Burnett Regional Council wishes to advise of upcoming tree planting works at the Knight Street and Walter Road roundabout.

Council expects these works to commence the week beginning Monday, April 15, 2024 and is expected to last for one week, weather and machinery permitting.

These works include planting on Walter Road from the River Road intersection through to approximately 120m south of Rae Street.

To provide a safe work environment, traffic control will be in place during the time of works to control flow of traffic and 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 apologises for any inconvenience caused and thanks you for your patience whilst works are in progress.

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

April 9, 2024: South Burnett Regional Council wishes to advise that selected South Burnett parks will be closed on the below dates due to the installation of new shade sails:

• Memorial Park in Kingaroy, will be closed Monday, April 22, 2024
• Reg McCallum Park in Nanango, will be closed Monday, April 22, 2024
• Maidenwell Sportsground will be closed Thursday, May 2, 2024
• Kingaroy Skate Park in Kingaroy, will be closed Tuesday, May 7, 2024
• Lions Park in Nanango, will be closed Tuesday, May 7, 2024

These works are scheduled to be completed on the day specified and will be reopened for use the following day.

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

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

April 5, 2024: South Burnett Regional Council wishes to advise the commencement of vegetation clearing works on Staines Road at Benarkin beginning the week of Monday, April 8, 2024 for a period of two weeks, weather and machinery permitting.

This project has been funded under South Burnett Regional Council’s Capital Works Program for 2023-2024.

The vegetation works will initially start at the closed road section of Staines Road, between the chainage of 460m and 3100m, including the connecting roads of Gilliland Crescent and Crumpton Drive.

Then finally under traffic control, chainages 00m to 460m of Staines Roads will be completed.

In order to provide a safe working environment for Council staff, contractors and users, the road will be closed in the noted section above and controlled by traffic controllers and signage. 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 that this work may cause and thanks you in advance for your patience.

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

April 3, 2024: South Burnett Regional Council is installing weighbridges at its Wondai and Nanango landfill sites to meet statutory and compliance requirements associated with the State Waste Levy.

These facilities will assist in accurately accounting for waste being disposed of at these sites.

It is anticipated that construction will commence in April 2024 with an expected completion date being August 2024.

During this period customers can expect some changes to the current traffic flows for users of both sites, with the relocation of the site control huts and redirection of access roads inside the facilities.

Council’s waste team will endeavour to minimise disruption during the construction stage and asks for the community’s patience and understanding during this time.

Customers visiting our sites are asked to plan their trip to account for any minor delays.

The Nanango weighbridge is funded by the Queensland Government’s Local Government Grants and Subsidies Program (2022-24) in association with South Burnett Regional Council.

The Wondai weighbridge is funded by the Queensland Government’s 2022-24 Local Government Levy Ready Program.

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

April 3, 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 June 30, 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, April 15, 2024 and is expected to continue until Friday, June 8, 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 August 2024.

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.

Enquiries may be directed to Council's Rates department on (07) 4189-9100 or by email.

March 26, 2024: Did you know that it has been over a year since the South Burnett started the recycling program?

Over the past year we have diverted over 1083.25 tonne of waste from going into landfill. Out of all the waste collected from the kerbside collections, this is only 12.18%.

A study in 2021 shows that 32% of household waste is recyclable, meaning the South Burnett still has so much more recycling to do!

Recycling improves the health of our environment by conserving natural resources, reducing landfill gas and leachate, and decreases ecosystem destruction by diverting waste from landfill.

If you are unsure of what can go in your recycling bin, you can download our Recyclopedia app which will show you an A-Z list of all waste types and where they can be disposed of.

If you have any further questions or enquiries regarding recycling, please contact the Waste Management department on (07) 4189-9100 or by email

March 19, 2024: Council hereby notifies all ratepayers that rate notices for the period 1 January to 30 June 2024 were issued on Monday 18 March with a discount date of 22 April 2024.

If you have not received your rate notice by Monday 1 April 2024, please contact your local Customer Service Centre for a copy to be mailed to you.

Non-receipt of rate notices is not an acceptable excuse for late payment of rates.

Council’s customer service team is committed to providing exemplary customer service and will be happy to assist with rates enquiries. Council has zero-tolerance of abusive or unacceptable behaviour of customers.

Estimated Water Readings

Council has had to estimate some water meter readings included in this levy due to an obstruction, vegetation, a locked fence or a dog on the premises.

To ensure your next reading is not estimated, please make access to the property available during April/May 2024 as per the Water Supply (Safety and Reliability) Act 2008 - Sect 37.

Payments

Payments may still be received in person at Nanango, Kingaroy, Murgon, Wondai, Proston & Blackbutt Customer Service Centres by EFTPOS, Visa, Mastercard, cash or cheque. Payments can also be made through Australia Post and via BPay.

Discount will be applied to properties where the full amount owing (net payable) has been received over the counter or into Council’s bank account on or before Monday, April 22, 2024.

Please ensure electronic transfers are received into Council’s account before the close of discount date. For BPAY transfers allow up to three days for transfer into Council’s account. Please contact your financial institution directly regarding internet banking and transfer cut-off times.

Payment Plans

Property owners who are unable to pay their rates by the due date have the option to enter into a payment plan by completing the Application to Pay Rates by Instalments form on Council's website.

Financial Hardship

If you are experiencing financial hardship you are encouraged to apply for assistance by completing the Financial Hardship Rates Application on Council's website.

For further information regarding rates, rate payments, or changes to Council’s payment options please contact Council’s Rates team on 1300 789 279, 4189 9100 or email info@sbrc.qld.gov.au.

March 14, 2024: South Burnett Regional Council is proud to announce a significant milestone in its ongoing digital transformation with the launch of the interactive online mapping of the South Burnett Town Planning Scheme.

This tool incorporates zoning and overlays for properties within the South Burnett region, providing a streamlined and accessible platform for residents, businesses and stakeholders.

The interactive map has been designed to simplify the decision-making process for property developers, investors and local authorities by facilitating more efficient and informed decision-making, supporting the region's growth and development.

The online map is available through the Council Connect portal and can also be accessed directly on Council's website.

This user-friendly platform ensures that residents, businesses and stakeholders can effortlessly explore and understand the planning regulations governing specific properties within the South Burnett region.

Council invites all residents and businesses to explore and take advantage of the interactive online mapping tool for a more transparent, accessible and user-friendly experience in understanding the zoning and overlays shaping the future of the South Burnett region.

March 7, 2024: South Burnett Regional Council is conducting a coordinated Wild Dog & Feral Pig Control Program.

Wild dogs cause livestock losses and kill native fauna. Feral pigs are key spread vectors for emergency animal diseases such as Foot and Mouth and African Swine Fever which are now in close proximity to the Australian mainland.

Participation in this coordinated program will assist in suppressing the feral pig population across a more extensive area of our region.

To encourage greater participation, the South Burnett Regional Council will be providing meat free of charge for landholders that register to participate in the coordinated program.

Baiting stations will be held throughout the South Burnett from Friday, May 10, 2024 to Friday, May 17, 2024.

All participants must register their intention to conduct baiting no later than Thursday, May 2, 2024.

For further information and to register your intention of attending a baiting station please contact Council’s Stock Route & Pest 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.

February 22, 2024: South Burnett Regional Council would like to advise that the McCauley Weir at Nanango is now open for public day use.

Should you wish to visit the weir, please make a booking at the Nanango Customer Service Centre by completing the booking form, agreeing to the terms and conditions of use and paying the refundable key deposit of $100.

The key deposit can be paid either by cash or EFTPOS and upon return of the key, the deposit will be refunded.

The weir is in a rural setting with no toilets, picnic tables, shelters or bins. Visitors must be respectful of the surrounding neighbours and the natural environment. Please clean up after use.

The opening of the weir to the public is a trial only which concludes at the end of June 2024.

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

January 11, 2024 - South Burnett Regional Council wishes to advise that works are expected to start on Maidenwell-Bunya Mountains Road during the week commencing Monday, January 15, 2024.

Works are expected to be completed by December 2024, weather permitting.

These works include an upgrade from unsealed to sealed standard to improve road safety and efficiency for both passenger and heavy vehicles travelling on this busy tourist route.

In order to provide a safe work environment, 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, please contact Council’s Infrastructure team on (07) 4189-9100 or by email

November 1, 2023: South Burnett Regional Council advises at the October Ordinary Meeting of Council it was resolved to waive the fees associated with roadside grazing permits.

Whilst the Sought Burnett is not officially drought declared, at this time Council acknowledges the need for roadside grazing during the current period of financial hardship due to the drought type conditions. The position of drought declaration within the South Burnett region will be reviewed in April 2024.

The removal of the fee is seen as a way of encouraging more applications to Council to ensure the correct level of public liability insurance is held. Roadside grazing also reduces the fire risk with the reduction of grass on roadsides.

To obtain a permit, landholders will need to complete an application for a “Stock Route Grazing Permit” detailing the following information:

• number of head and description of herd (sex, age, brand)
• public liability insurance details (minimum of $20 million)
• property identification codes and lot on plan numbers of where the stock have come from
• the area applying to be grazed. This is usually adjacent to the landowner’s property, however, if it is not, Council may require a letter of non-objection from the adjoining landholder.

To apply for a permit please complete the application here: Application for a Stock Route Grazing (Agistment) Permit (www.qld.gov.au) and submit to Council.

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

October 26, 2023: It’s that time of the year when the warmer weather hits and water deliveries increase to properties that rely on tank water.

Did you know that water carriers that provide drinking water to the public are required to hold a Food Business Licence with the Council and ensure they are complying with the public health requirements for safe drinking water?

Council would like to encourage all residents when ordering water deliveries to undertake the following checks:

1. Ask to sight a copy of the water carrier's current Food Business Licence
2. Check where the water is coming from – is it town or a private source?
3. Ensure you receive a receipt and paperwork about the water delivery

If you are unsure, please contact Council on (07) 4189-9100 to lodge your enquiry.

If you would like more details about keeping your tank drinking water safe please see the following link :Safe water on rural properties (health.qld.gov.au)

For further information, 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 live stream 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.