August 4, 2025 - South Burnett Regional Council is inviting residents to an informal chat with Mayor Kathy Duff, Councillors and senior staff to finalise the draft Community Plans.

With assistance from the local communities, the draft Community Plans have been developed with residents aiding Council in developing individual plans for their town’s future and setting priorities to progress the region.

Community catch up sessions for the finalisation of these plans will be held at the below locations:

• Wondai Memorial Hall - Tuesday, August 12, 2025 at 5:30pm to 6:30pm

• Proston Community Hall - Thursday, August 14, 2025 at 5:30pm to 6:30pm

• Kumbia Hall - Tuesday, August 19, 2025 at 5:30pm to 6:30pm

• Kingaroy Town Hall - Wednesday, August 20, 2025 at 5:30pm to 6:30pm

• Nanango Cultural Centre - Thursday, August 21, 2025 at 5:30pm to 6:30pm

• Maidenwell Memorial Hall - Monday, August 25, 2025 at 5:30pm to 6:30pm

• Murgon Town Hall - Tuesday, August 26, 2025 at 5:30pm to 6:30pm

• Blackbutt Library - Thursday, August 28, 2025 at 4:00pm to 6:00pm

• Hivesville Memorial Park - Sunday, August 24, 2025 at 12:00 noon after the markets.

If you are unable to make one of the sessions and would like to provide feedback, the Community Plans are available to view online, with online surveys available to provide feedback.

Simply visit Council’s website to have your say!

Feedback closes on Friday, September 5, 2025.

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

July 30, 2025 - South Burnett Regional Council will commence water main repairs along Haly Street, Kingaroy, in front of LJ Hooker, on Sunday, August 3, 2025.

The maintenance is planned to be carried out for approximately eight hours and will be commencing around 6:00am.

In order to provide a safe work environment for Council staff, contractors and users, traffic signage and detours will be in place during the time of works to control flow of traffic and ensure pedestrian safety.

Throughout the duration of works, it is expected that there will be a road closure affecting the left-hand lane (when travelling east on Haly Street) while crews repair the water mains.

Motorists and pedestrians are requested to travel with extra care, to drive to the prevailing road conditions and to adhere to signage and traffic control.

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

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

July 30, 2025 - This week marks Rural Fire Service Queensland Week, and South Burnett Regional Council would like to take this opportunity to extend our sincere appreciation to all of our hard-working Rural Fire Service volunteers.

Your courage, dedication, and quick response during extreme fire conditions play a vital role in protecting our communities.

You know your local area better than anyone, and your efforts to safeguard our people, homes, infrastructure, and wildlife are truly appreciated.

Thank you for your unwavering service — our region is safer because of you.

Please take a moment this week to thank our hard-working rural fire volunteers in the South Burnett.

Do you want to give back to the community and become a rural fire brigade member?

Whether you're on the front line or supporting those who are, every role at the Rural Fire Service Queensland counts.

As a brigade member, you'll experience the camaraderie of being part of a team united towards a common goal, and the satisfaction of knowing you're making a difference to protect the people, property and environment of your community.

Members of rural brigades come from all walks of life - so becoming a volunteer is a great way to get to know people and build networks within your community.

For more information visit the Queensland Fire Department website or contact the RFSQ Area Office on (07) 4172-8700.

July 29, 2025 - South Burnett Regional Council advises that Memorial Park, located on Wondai-Proston Road at Hivesville, will be closed for landscaping from Monday, August 18 and is expected to be completed by Wednesday, August 27, 2025.

Re-planting, mulching, irrigation installation, garden edging, step repairs and wall repairs will be carried out during this time.

Council apologises for any inconvenience and your patience is appreciated.

The park will remain open during this time with safety measures and signage in place to ensure the public is aware and safe during this time.

Council encourages the public to utilise the Hivesville Sportsground during this time. This sportsground has public amenities and is located at 9 Edwards Lane, Hivesville.

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

July 29, 2025 - South Burnett Regional Council is seeking suitably qualified and experienced contractors to undertake the demolition and replacement of a number of cattle yards at the Coolabunia Saleyards facility (Stage 2A & Stage 2B).

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- 1133534.

Submissions now close at 2:00pm on Monday, August 4, 2025.

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

July 29, 2025 - South Burnett Regional Council is seeking to establish a Preferred Supplier Agreement under Section 233 of the Local Government Regulation (Qld 2012) to facilitate effective co-ordination of repeat engagements of suitably qualified Road Resurfacing and Maintenance contractors for the supply and application of asphalt, bitumen and aggregate across the region as part of its ongoing road reseal program.

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-1133972.

Submissions now close at 2:00pm on Tuesday, August 12, 2025.

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

July 28, 2025 - South Burnett residents and visitors to the region are advised that Monday, August 11, 2025 has been declared a public holiday for the South Burnett region for the purpose of the Royal Queensland Show.

Council Administration Offices, Customer Service Centres, Libraries and Council Depots will be closed on this day.

Council’s Waste management facilities will remain open with their regular operating hours.

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

Council Visitor Information Centres and Museums will be open from 9:00am - 1:00pm, with the exception of Wondai Museum which will be closed on the day.

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

July 24, 2025 - If you are a not-for-profit community organisation delivering programs, activities and events within the South Burnett, you could be eligible for sponsorship for your Australia Day Event or Christmas Carnival.

Applications for sponsorship are now open and close on:

• Christmas Carnival sponsorship – Tuesday, September 30, 2025

• Australia Day events – Friday, October 31, 2025.

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

To view the Community Grants Program Policy and to download the application forms, please visit Council’s website

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

July 17, 2025 - During the storm events at the start of 2025, the Proston Library received flood damage to the internal walls, floor, kitchenette, storeroom and main library area of the building.

Works will commence Monday, July 21 and may take approximately two weeks to complete.

Works have initially been delayed due to the significant number of weather events Queensland has experienced this year.

The first stage of the remediation works is the removal of water-affected asbestos linings, with the final stage of works being a new internal refurbishment with a start date to be advised, as Council’s insurer will be undertaking these works.

Access to the Proston Library is available via the Proston Hall, Rodney Street, Proston.

Council apologises for any inconvenience but is working towards restoring the Proston library as soon as possible.

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

July 15, 2025 - South Burnett Regional Council is seeking to establish a Preferred Supplier Agreement under Section 233 of the Local Government Regulation (Qld 2012) to facilitate effective co-ordination of repeat engagements of suitably qualified Road Resurfacing and Maintenance contractors for the supply and application of asphalt, bitumen and aggregate across the region as part of its ongoing road reseal program.

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-1133972.

Submissions open on Tuesday, July 15, 2025 and close at 2:00pm on Tuesday, August 5, 2025.

For further information, contact Council on (07) 4189-9100 or by email
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July 15, 2025 - South Burnett Regional Council is seeking supply and delivery of bulk chemicals that meet the requirements of the specification, by manufacturers and/or distributors.

Suppliers must have the organisational and logistical capacity to meet the chemical supply needs of South Burnett Regional Council Water Treatment Plants.

The purpose of this request for tender is to establish a contract with suppliers that will provide an effective and streamlined supply of chemicals.

Council understands that prospective tenderers may not be able to supply all required chemicals and completed tenders will be accepted for one or more of the chemicals required, therefore Council expects to enter into contract with several prospective tenderers for the supply and delivery of these chemicals.

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- 1133948.

Submissions open on Tuesday, July 15, 2025 and close at 2:00pm on Tuesday, August 4, 2025.

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

July 9, 2025 - South Burnett Regional Council advises users of the Rail Trail that the Queensland Rogaine Association will hold the Queensland Championship Foot Event on Saturday, August 9 and Sunday, August 10, 2025.

The event will include use of the Rail Trail in sections from 4km north of Wondai through to 8km south of Wondai within the times of 12 noon on August 9 to 12 noon on August 10.

During these times the general public access along the rail trail may be congested.

The general public (both pedestrians and bike riders) will still have access to the requested areas of the rail trail, and all users of the rail trail are expected to be respectful of all other users.

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

July 8, 2025 - South Burnett Regional Council advises that works are currently planned to upgrade drainage on Finnemores Road, Moondooner.

Works are planned to start on Monday, July 14, 2025 and are anticipated to take 4-5 weeks to complete, wet weather and machinery permitting.

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

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

In order to safely complete these works, it is necessary to close vehicular access on a section of Finnemores Road with detours via Moondooner Road, Bunya Highway and Kilcoy-Murgon Road.

Detour signage will be in place prior to the 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 these works, please contact Council’s Infrastructure Team on (07) 4189-9100 or by email

July 8, 2025 - South Burnett Regional Council is seeking suitably qualified and experienced contractors to undertake the demolition and replacement of a number of cattle yards at the Coolabunia Saleyards facility (Stage 2A & Stage 2B).

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-1133534.

Submissions open on Tuesday, July 8, 2025 and close at 2:00pm on Tuesday, July 29, 2025.

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

July 7, 2025 - Council wishes to advise that the Adermann Park toilets will be closed for refurbishment from Monday, July 7 with completion anticipated by Friday, August 15, 2025, subject to weather and material supply.

The refurbishment will include reconfiguration of the layout to allow for two unisex accessible cubicles.

There will be new tapware and sinks, internal painting and flooring along with new toilet pans. These improvements will provide the community with a cleaner, safer and disability friendly public toilet.

The works are proudly funded by the Queensland Government through the Works for Queensland Program.

The Adermann Park amenities refurbishment has been allocated $100,000 by Council which is a component of the Liveability Infrastructure – Parks Program, which received $895,303 in funding through the 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, please contact Council’s Facilities, Parks and NRM Team (07) 4189-9100 or by email

July 2, 2025 - South Burnett Regional Council’s Community Grants Program Round 1 and Regional Arts Development Fund open on Friday, August 1, 2025.

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 Community Events Sponsorship.

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

Applications for both programs close on Friday, August 29, 2025.

To view funding rounds, guidelines and to apply for the Community Grants visit the Council website and to apply for the Regional Arts Development Fund, visit Smarty Grants

Christmas Carnival sponsorship is now open and closes onSeptember 30.

Australia Day sponsorship is now open and closes on October 31.

Application forms for both these programs are available on Council’s website

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

A copy of the Community Grants Program Policy is available from Council’s website or 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

July 2, 2025 - South Burnett Regional Council is seeking submissions from suitably qualified and experienced management individuals or organisations to provide seamless and collaborative management in the operation of 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- 1133023.

Submissions open on Wednesday, July 2, 2025 and close at 2:00pm on Tuesday, July 22, 2025.

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

July 1, 2025 - South Burnett Regional Council advises that commencing Wednesday, July 2, 2025, Customer Service Centres and Libraries will close every Wednesday at 4.00pm.

The early closure provides an opportunity for staff to undertake team training and for other operational purposes.

Council’s after-hours service will be available for customers to contact Council for urgent matters.

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

July 1, 2025 - South Burnett Regional Council advises that works are currently planned to upgrade drainage on the corner of Jacobsons Road and Recreation Drive, Memerambi.

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

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

In order to safely complete these works, it is necessary to close vehicular access on Recreation Drive while maintaining access on to Jacobsons Road.

Works are anticipated to commence on Monday, July 7 and is anticipated to take 3-4 weeks to complete, subject to wet weather and machinery.

Detour signage will be in place prior to the 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 these works, please contact Council’s Infrastructure Team on (07) 4189-9100 or by email

June 24, 2025 - In accordance with Section 254 (B) of the Local Government Regulation 2012, Council advises that a Special Meeting of the South Burnett Regional Council for consideration of the 2025-26 Budget and associated documents, will be held on Wednesday, July 16, 2025 in the Warren Truss Chamber, 45 Glendon Street Kingaroy commencing at 9:00am.

A citizenship ceremony will be held at 10:30am welcoming 22 new citizens.

The Ordinary Council meeting will commence at 11:00am.

Residents are welcome to attend as members of the public gallery.

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

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 via Council’s Council Meetings page.

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

June 13, 2025 - Please be advised that South Burnett Regional Council will commence replacing the water main along Wickham Street, Nanango, between Goode Street and Appin Street East ,from Monday, June 16, 2025.

The installation is planned to be carried out for approximately six weeks or to Friday, July 25, 2025, weather permitting.

In order to provide a safe work environment for Council staff, contractors and users, traffic signage will be in place during the time of works to control flow of traffic and ensure pedestrian safety. Throughout the duration of works, it is expected that there will be several road closures affecting both lanes of traffic while crews install the water mains under the road.

Motorists and pedestrians are requested to travel with extra care, to drive to the prevailing road conditions and to adhere to signage.

The works are anticipated to be carried out in a staged program and further communication will be provided with times of closures to affected businesses and residents.

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

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

May 19, 2025 - South Burnett Regional Council advises that planning to upgrade the culverts on Mondure Crossing Road has commenced.

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

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

In order to safely complete these works, it is necessary to close vehicular access across Barkers Creek on Mondure Crossing Road and close the public recreation area on the creek.

Works are anticipated to commence from Monday, June 9, 2025 until late September 2025 (subject to weather and machinery).

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

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 Special Budget 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.