May 6, 2026 - South Burnett Regional Council advises that footpath and drainage works will be undertaken on Bunya Avenue, adjacent to The Bunyas Tavern and Cafe.

The existing car parking along the frontage to this business will be re-configured to allow for construction of a new concrete footpath along this section of Bunya Avenue.

The existing drainage in this location will also be upgraded.

Works are scheduled to commence during the week of Monday, May 11, 2026.

Site works and construction activity will be performed Monday to Friday 6:30am–3:00pm.

To facilitate works, temporary traffic control measures will be in place, including restrictions to car parking in the work zone.

Alternative access to adjacent businesses will be in place during the construction period.

The anticipated duration of the project is approximately four weeks, subject to weather conditions and construction progress.

Construction activity will generate noise from machinery and equipment.

Council appreciates the patience and co-operation of road users and nearby residents during this period.

This project has been funded under the Works For Queensland program.

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

May 5, 2026 - South Burnett Regional Council advises that works are scheduled to be completed on the internal roads in the Taabinga and Proston cemeteries, commencing Wednesday, May 6, 2026.

Works are expected to be completed by Friday, May 15, 2026, weather and machinery permitting.

Both cemeteries will be accessible during this time.

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

For further information, please contact Council’s Commercial Enterprises Team on (07) 4189-9100 or by email

May 1, 2026 - South Burnett Regional Council advises that a new piece of play equipment will be installed at Apex Park in Kingaroy.

Earthworks and construction of a retaining wall have commenced, and the new item will be installed late May.

The playground will remain open to the public during this time.

This project will be funded by the Queensland Government as part of the Works For Queensland funding program.

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

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

May 1, 2026 - South Burnett Regional Council advises that the existing 80km/h section of Maguire Road and Brocklehurst Road, Wattle Camp, has been reduced to 60km/h.

After a technical review, a decision was made at the January 2026 Traffic Advisory Committee meeting to provide consistent speed signage throughout the local area.

Cr Jane Erkens said that as the divisional Councillor she supported this change as it responded to local residents' concerns and helped ensure speed limits reflected the road conditions and the safety of all users.

Please drive to the prevailing road conditions and adhere to signage.

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

May 1, 2026 - South Burnett Regional Council advises that the existing 100km/h section of Ellesmere Road between Parker and Kumbia Roads, Ellesmere, has been reduced to 80km/h.

After a technical review, a decision was made at the January 2026 Traffic Advisory Committee meeting to provide consistent speed signage throughout the local area and allow for safer turning manoeuvres.

Please drive to the prevailing road conditions and adhere to signage.

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

April 30, 2026 - Privacy Awareness Week (PAW) is coming up from May 4-10 and this year’s theme is "Smart Tech, Smarter Choices: Protecting Your Privacy In The Age Of AI".

Queenslanders expect public sector agencies to protect their personal information, including when we use AI.

That is why the 2026 PAW theme is so relevant. It is a call to action for everyone to be more vigilant and proactive when it comes to protecting and respecting personal information – whether it is our own or held by a public sector agency.

We take privacy seriously and do everything we can to ensure personal information is protected and respected. Making smart choices about the technology we adopt and how we use it is critical.

When we uphold privacy values, we demonstrate our commitment to protecting the community’s personal information which creates greater trust.

There are simple things you can do every day to better protect your privacy and personal information. Here are some helpful tips:

1. Update your privacy and security settings on your devices.

2. Be mindful of what you share on social media about yourself and others.

3. Use multi-factor authentication to better protect your online accounts.

4. Be wary of public wi-fi. Avoid using it for things like internet banking and never use it for work activities.

5. Read terms and conditions and privacy policies when you sign up for a new service or app, so you know what you’re agreeing to and how your information will be shared or used.

6. Better understand your privacy rights in Queensland by watching this short explainer video.

Visit the Office of the Information Commissioner’s website for more information, resources, privacy tips and videos.

You can also view our Privacy Policy (593kb PDF) and if you are concerned about how our agency has collected, used, stored or shared your personal information, contact Council on (07) 4189-9100 or by email

April 22, 2026 - South Burnett Regional Council is seeking a suitably qualified and licenced shed/building company to supply and construct a 9w x20l x4.2h hay shed, including site pad preparation, at the Coolabunia Saleyards, Muller Street Coolabunia (L226/FY2764).

Offer documents can be downloaded by registering on Council's tendering platform Tenderlink or downloading documents from Council's website.

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

The Tenderlink Reference is BURNET-1160041.

Submissions close at 2:00pm on Wednesday, May 13, 2026.

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

April 20, 2026 - 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 Monday, May 11 to Friday, May 15, 2026.

All participants must register their intention to conduct baiting no later than Thursday, May 7, 2026.

For further information, and to register your intention of attending a baiting station, please contact Council’s Natural Resource Management (NRM) team on (07) 4189-9100.

Protection Of Domestic & 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 20, 2026 - In accordance with Section 114 of the Animal Management (Cats and Dogs) Act 2008 (the Act), 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 Monday, May 4, 2026 and conclude on Tuesday, July 14, 2026.

The properties to be included in the Systematic Inspection Program are potentially all properties within the South Burnett area where current records indicate that dog registration fees have not been paid.

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

All dogs over the age of three (3) 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 (07) 4189-9100 or by email

April 13, 2026 - South Burnett Regional Council advises residents that Council and/or its appointed water meter reading officer will soon commence reading water meters throughout the region for the half-year period.

This program applies 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 consumption.

The water meter reading program will commence from Monday, April 20, 2026 and is expected to continue until Friday, July 31, 2026, with readings conducted between the hours of 6:00am and 6:00pm daily.

Information collected during this period will be used for the billing of water consumption and will be included on the six-monthly rate notices issued in August 2026.

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

Property owners are responsible for ensuring Council personnel have clear and safe access to meters for maintenance and reading purposes.

Garden beds and tree planting near water meters should be avoided, and a minimum one metre clearance must be maintained around the meter.

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

Further information regarding water consumption billing and other useful details is available on Council’s website.

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