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

April 13, 2026 - South Burnett Regional Council reminds residents of the importance of maintaining clear access to their water meters as part of the regular meter reading program.

Water meter readings are essential for accurately billing water consumption and supporting the efficient management of our water infrastructure.

Council will be conducting water meter readings across more than 10,000 properties throughout the region. These readings are carried out twice a year — between April and July, and October and December — to ensure accurate billing and water usage tracking.

To ensure the process runs smoothly, Council personnel may need to enter properties to access and read water meters. It is the responsibility of property owners to ensure that meters are easily accessible and unobstructed.

Why It Matters

Clear access to water meters helps Council staff perform accurate readings and maintenance safely and efficiently. If access is obstructed, Council may be unable to take a reading and will instead rely on an estimated usage, which could result in inaccurate billing.

Do The Right Thing: Here’s How You Can Help

Do:

• Check that the meter is visible and readable.
• Ensure the meter can be accessed easily.
• Make sure the lid can be removed without difficulty.
• Trim grass, shrubs, and trees around the meter.
• Maintain a one metre clearance around your water meter and avoid planting garden beds or trees nearby.
• Ensure pets are securely enclosed during meter reading periods for the safety of Council staff.

Don’t:

• Allow grass, shrubs, or trees to cover the meter.
• Let sand, dirt, debris, or ant nests build up around the meter or meter box.
• Damage the meter or meter box with tools or equipment such as lawnmowers or shovels.

Failure to maintain clear access may result in your meter not being read and your usage being estimated.

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

April 13, 2026 - South Burnett Regional Council is seeking quotes from hay producers or suppliers for the supply and delivery of hay at the Coolabunia Saleyards, as per the details within the Invitation to Offer Documents.

Offer documents and links can be found on Council's website under Tenders & Supply and can be submitted to info@sbrc.qld.gov.au.

Submissions open on Monday, April 13, 2026 and close at 4:00pm on Friday, May 8, 2026.

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

April 9, 2026 - South Burnett Regional Council advises the community that the Nanango Lions Park Playground area under the shade sail will be fenced off and closed to the public indefinitely, commencing Friday, April 10, 2026.

Council’s Parks team carried out an audit on the play equipment and it was determined that some items are no longer useable.

The swing set will remain open.

A new playground will be installed when funding becomes available.

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

April 8, 2026 - South Burnett Regional Council advises that the Animal Management Centre will be opening to the public from 10:00am to 1:00pm every Saturday starting from April 11, 2026.

The services available on Saturdays will include:

• Adoptions

• Animal surrenders

• Intake of stray or wandering animals

Unfortunately, the team will be unable to process any reclaiming of pets on a Saturday at this time, however Council is endeavouring to have this service available on Saturdays by the end of the financial year.

Council and the Animal Management Centre team would like to thank the community for their patience during this initial period.