October 9, 2026 - South Burnett Regional Council is conducting a Wild Dog & Feral Pig Co-ordinated Baiting Program.

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 Group, 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 region from Monday, October 19, to Friday, October 23, 2026.

All participants must register their intention to conduct baiting no later than Thursday, October 15, 2026.

This will allow sufficient time to receive your baiting information pack and ensure all notification and administrative requirements are met prior to attending the baiting station.

For further information and to register your intention to participate, please contact Council’s Biosecurity Officer on (07) 4189-9100.

October 9, 2026 - South Burnett Regional Council is seeking offers for the acquisition of three (3) surrendered sheep:

• 2 x ewes

• 1 x ewe lamb

Offer documents and links can be found on Council's website under Tenders & Supply

The successful tenderer will be liable for any costs associated with collection and transport. Collection of the animals will be from the Wondai Dip Yards.

The highest or any offer may not necessarily be accepted.

Receipt of offers close at 12 noon on Thursday, October 15, 2026.

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

October 9, 2026 - South Burnett Regional Council is seeking offers for the acquisition of one (1) impounded pony stallion.

Offer documents and links can be found on Council's website under Tenders & Supply

The successful tenderer will be liable for any costs associated with collection and transport.

Collection of the animal will be from the Coolabunia Sale Yards.

The highest or any offer may not necessarily be accepted.

Receipt of offers close at 12 noon on Thursday, October 15, 2026.

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

October 6, 2026 - South Burnett Regional Council is seeking quotes from suitably experienced and qualified painting contractors to undertake repainting at three locations: Bjelke-Petersen Dam, Boondooma Dam and Kingaroy Aerodrome.

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-1175647.

Submissions open on Wednesday, October 7, 2026, and close at 2:00pm on Friday, October 30, 2026.

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

October 6, 2026 - South Burnett Regional Council is seeking offers for the supply and delivery of one (1) dual cab 4x4 utility.

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-1175619.

Submissions close at 2:00pm on Tuesday, October 27, 2026.

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

October 2, 2026 - South Burnett Regional Council invites submissions from suppliers for the supply and delivery of personal protective equipment for Council’s field-based employees.

Council intends to appoint a single supplier under a two-year supply arrangement.

Offer documents can be downloaded by registering on Council's tendering platform Tenderlink.

Registration instructions and links can be found on Council's website underTenders & Supply.

The Tenderlink Reference is BURNET-1174398.

Submissions open on Monday, October 5, 2026 and close at 2:00pm on Monday, October 26, 2026.

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

October 2, 2026 - South Burnett Regional Council invites submissions from suppliers for the supply and delivery of high visibility protective clothing for Council’s field-based employees.

Council intends to appoint a single supplier under a two-year supply arrangement.

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-1174600.

Submissions open on Monday, October 5, 2026 and close at 2:00pm on Monday, October 26, 2026.

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

September 30, 2026 - South Burnett Regional Council is seeking to establish a contract with a suitably qualified and fully licenced security company to provide security services for the South Burnett Regional Council buildings and facilities.

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-1174842.

Submissions close at 2:00pm on Wednesday, October 21, 2026.

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

September 28, 2026 - South Burnett Regional Council invites submissions from suppliers for the installation of approximately 160 metres of 315mm diameter HDPE pipe, installation of 1 x 100mm double acting air valve, connection to Ellwood’s Raw Water Trunk Main, and pressure testing of 2km of existing 300mm MPVC water main as part of the Gordonbrook Off-Stream Storage Project for South Burnett Regional Council.

The works are located at Water Treatment Plant Road, Gordonbrook, approximately 20km north-west of Kingaroy, and include the construction of the new HDPE main, associated connection works, and all activities required to complete the installation in a safe, compliant, and workmanlike manner, excluding the supply of Principal Supplied Materials.

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-1174506.

Submissions close at 2:00pm on Monday, October 19, 2026.

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

September 25, 2026 - South Burnett Regional Council is seeking tenders from suitably qualified contractors for the construction of an outdoor entertainment stage in Kingaroy Memorial Park per the details contained within this tender.

The project will be delivered in two different phases, with this tender request pertaining to Phase 1, outlined below:

• Stage area

• Roof structure

• Provision for removable surfacing at the back of the stage for future amenities and civil services

• Connection of electricity (3 phase) to the proposed stage

The works will include all labour, plant, materials, supervision, temporary works, quality controls, testing, survey, records and incidentals necessary to deliver the works in accordance with the contract documents.

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-1174437.

Submissions close at 2:00pm on Friday, October 16, 2026.

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

September 23, 2026 - Would you like the chance to win $500 credit towards your next rates bill?

South Burnett Regional Council ratepayers have the chance to win $500 credit by opting to receive future rates notices by email.

Ratepayers who currently receive a hardcopy rate notice via post but would now like to change their delivery method to email can visit Council’s website to see a full list of the terms and conditions and to enter the raffle here

After accepting the terms and conditions, to enter this opportunity, complete the questions advising of your name, property address and the email address you would like to be used to receive all future rate notices.

For all existing property owners that have previously selected to receive rate notices by email, good news! You can still join in and go in the running to win.

Visit Council’s website or click the same link as above, complete the form and accept the terms and conditions to secure your property's entry into the raffle.

Council employees and their family members registered as co-owners of the same property are not eligible to participate.

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

September 23, 2026 - South Burnett Regional Council is seeking submissions from suitably qualified contractors to repaint three (3) unit complexes - Drayton Villas, Appin Place and Brighthaven - in 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- 1173855.

Submissions close at 2:00pm on Wednesday. October 14, 2026.

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

September 18, 2026 - South Burnett Regional Council advises works are commencing on Monday, September 21, at the Proston Library which sustained damage to the roof, ceiling, walls and carpet due to a severe weather event in 2025.

Council’s Facilities department has been communicating with insurers and building contractors regarding repair works so the library is restored to its original state.

Works include electrical upgrades, ceiling replacement, floor covering, installation of a PWD toilet, and repainting of walls.

Council will also be installing a new customer service counter, security cameras and swipe access to the library. Works are estimated to be completed by late December 2026.

The construction of a new PWD toilet, ramp improvements and a ramp handrail will be built in accordance with Australian Standards. Council looks forward to opening an improved library facility for the community of Proston.

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, Parks and NRM Team on (07) 4189-9100 or by email

September 18, 2026 - 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 3 & 3A).

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- 1173844.

Submissions close at 2:00pm on Wednesday, October 21, 2026.

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

September 3, 2026 - South Burnett Regional Council advises residents that Council and/or its appointed water meter reading officers have commenced reading water meters throughout the region for the half-year period, with the program expected to continue until Friday, December 18, 2026.

Water meter readings will be conducted between the hours of 6:00am and 6:00pm daily.

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.

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 April 2027.

Meter reading personnel may be required to enter private land 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 (1) 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 can be found on Council’s website.

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

August 17, 2026 - South Burnett Regional Council advises that rate notices for the period July 1 to December 31, 2026, are expected to be issued on Friday, October 16, 2026 with a discount date of Monday, November 16, 2026, subject to release date.

This is a change from when rate notices may have been issued in the past.

Please be advised that moving forward Council will now issue rate notices in October and April.

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.

Alternatively, 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, (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

Council would like to advise that in accordance with Section 254B of the Local Government Regulation 2012, Ordinary Meetings from January to December 2026 have been scheduled as follows:

Wed 28 Jan 2026 General Meeting Wed 18 Feb 2026 General Meeting Wed 18 Mar 2026 General Meeting Wed 15 Apr 2026 General Meeting Wed 20 May 2026 General Meeting Wed 17 Jun 2026 General Meeting

Wed 16 Jul 2025 Special Budget Meeting Wed 19 Aug 2026 General Meeting Wed 16 Sep 2026 General Meeting Wed 14 Oct 2026 General Meeting Wed 18 Nov 2026 General Meeting Wed 16 Dec 2026 General Meeting

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 Meetings" on 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, 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.