October 20, 2025 - South Burnett Regional Council invites submissions from suppliers for the supply of hi-visibility protective clothing for Council’s field-based employees.

Council intends to appoint a single supplier under a 12-month 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- 1143677.

Submissions open on Monday, October 20, 2025 and close at 2:00pm on Monday, November 10, 2025

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

October 16, 2025 - South Burnett Regional Council manages an annual Works Program which requires the application of various line marking requirements and symbols on local and main roads after road refurbishment works as well as general maintenance and upkeep of lines and symbols.

As a result, Council intends to establish a Preferred Supplier Arrangement under Section 233 of the Local Government Regulation Queensland 2012 to facilitate effective co-ordination of repeat engagements of a Line Marking Contractor.

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

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

The Tenderlink Reference is BURNET-1143463.

Submissions open on Thursday, October 16, 2025 and close at 2:00pm on Thursday, November 6, 2025.

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

October 16, 2025 - South Burnett Regional Council is seeking the owner of a brown thoroughbred mare found wandering in the Ballogie area on Wednesday, October 15, 2025.

Persons wanting to claim the animal must provide proof of ownership.

Claim period closes at 12 noon on Wednesday, October 22, 2025.

An advertisement for an expression of interest and acquisition of the animal will follow if not claimed before the advertised date.

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

October 17, 2025 - South Burnett Regional Council advises that vegetation clearing and trimming works are programmed to be undertaken at various locations within the South Burnett, as listed below:

• Wondai-Proston Road - Mt McEuen Road to Hivesville; and Proston-Abbeywood Road to Proston

• Bunya Highway - Murphy's Road to Zolner Road; Benair Road intersection

• Kingaroy-Cooyar Road - multiple isolated sections between Kumbia Road and Tarong-Yarraman Road

• Chinchilla-Wondai Road - first 2km from Bunya Highway

This package of works is to trim and remove vegetation for better clearance to motorists and to provide better visibility.

To safely complete these works, it is necessary to have traffic control in place to close one lane to allow works to be undertaken. A single lane closure will be implemented with traffic control managing traffic past the work site via traffic lights.

Works are anticipated to be commence on Monday, October 20, 2025 (subject to wet weather) and are expected to take four (4) weeks to complete.

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

October 14, 2025 - Council advises that the water supply from the corner of Barbara Street & Fairview Drive, Nolan Drive and Lister Court Kingaroy, will be isolated to undertake planned maintenance to a water service line.

These works are programmed to be undertaken on Thursday, October 16, 2025 at 8:00am till approximately 4:00pm.

Council advises residents along the affected streets to take appropriate action such as, turning off hot water systems and storing enough water for this period.

Toilets may be satisfactorily flushed by quickly discharging a 10-litre bucket of water in the pedestal.

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

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

October 14, 2025 - South Burnett Regional Council advises that Alford Street, Kingaroy (between Youngman Street and Glendon Street) will be temporarily closed to undertake planned street lighting maintenance works.

These works are programmed to commence between 5:00am to approximately 9:00am on Monday, October 20, 2025 and Tuesday, October 21, 2025, weather and machinery permitting.

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, road closures affecting single lanes of traffic and parking facilities will occur each day.

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

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 Technical Services and Waste Team on (07) 4189-9100 or by email

October 14, 2025 - 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?

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. Request to see 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

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

If you would like more details about keeping your tank drinking water safe, please see the following Queensland Health link: Safe Water On Rural Properties (184kb PDF).

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

October 13, 2025 - South Burnett Regional Council advises a section of Avoca Street, Kingaroy (between Glendon Street and Kingaroy Street) will be closed to undertake planned maintenance to a water service line.

These works are programmed to be undertaken on Tuesday, October 14, 2025 from 5:00am until approximately 3:00pm.

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.

There will be a total lane closure between Glendon Street and Kingaroy Street, with diversions in place to restrict traffic from turning east from Youngman Street to Avoca Street.

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

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

October 9, 2025 - South Burnett Regional Council is inviting our community to give final feedback on the development of the Community Plans.

With the assistance of the local communities, the Draft Community Plans have been developed with residents giving input into their own local areas. The individual plans will be able to be used for specific communities and the consolidated document will assist Council to represent the region and advocate to other levels of government.

Council will continue the cycle of the community meetings now each year, with one series held prior to the Budget being adopted and another series of meetings held after the adoption of the Budget.

This will also allow the reporting back to the community on what has been achieved out of the Community Plans.

During April, May and August 2025, Council consulted with the community to develop the Draft Community Plans. The second Draft Community Plans were approved at the Council meeting on Wednesday, September 17, and have now been released for the final opportunity for feedback.

The Community Plans are available to view online, with an online survey form available to provide feedback.

Simply visit Council’s website to have your say! Feedback closes on Friday, November 7, 2025.

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

October 7, 2025 - South Burnett Regional Council is seeking submissions from suitably qualified and experienced contractors to supply and complete works for re-fibre glassing, painting and expansion joint replacement at the wading pool at WJ Lang Memorial Pool, Kingaroy.

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-1142286.

Submissions open on Tuesday, October 7 and close at 2:00pm on Monday, October 27, 2025.

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

September 30, 2025 - The Blackbutt Swimming Pool will reopen at 12:00 noon today, Tuesday, September 30, after being temporarily closed due to low water temperatures unsuitable for swimming activities.

The recent warmer weather has increased the water temperature, allowing the pool to open.

The pool manager will continue to monitor water temperatures and display these readings at the kiosk for all pool users to view.

The pool will be open between 12:00 noon and 4:00pm every day, including the King’s Birthday Public Holiday on Monday, October 6.

The pool will commence its regular operating hours from Tuesday, October 7, 2025, as advertised on Council’s website.

Council appreciates your patience during the closure.

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

September 26, 2025 - South Burnett Regional Council advises that the playground at Lions Park Kingaroy is closed due to damage to the shade structure.

Repair work to the shade structure is scheduled for next week. Once works are completed the playground will be operational again.

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 on (07) 4189-9100 or by email

September 26, 2025 - South Burnett Regional Council advises that the Glendon Street Playground, located on Glendon Street and Circular Place, Kingaroy, will be temporarily closed to undertake planned works for the Yurika Digital Connectivity Project.

These works are programmed to commence on Monday, September 29, 2025 until Friday, October 31, 2025, weather and machinery permitting.

The five carparks along the fence line of the Glendon Street playground will also be closed during these works.

Temporary fencing will be installed around the playground to restrict access to public and enhance safety whilst construction is carried out.

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

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

The Kingaroy Townhall forecourt, located adjacent to the park, can be used as an alternative location for residents and visitors to use seating facilities. Alternative playgrounds in the area are located at Memorial Park or Kingaroy Rotary Park.

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

September 26, 2025 - South Burnett Regional Council is seeking offers for the supply and delivery of two (2) 4x4 Crane Utilities.

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-1141550.

Submissions close at 2:00pm on Friday, October 17, 2025.

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

September 22, 2025 - South Burnett Regional Council is seeking a new pool manager for the Proston Swimming Pool and invites interested individuals to apply.

This role offers the chance to work in an outdoor environment, engage with the community, and develop valuable skills in swimming, lifeguarding, and recreation.

To be considered for the position, applicants must have the following:

1. Public Liability Insurance

2. Mandatory Qualifications:
• Cert III in Pool Plant Operations
• Lifeguarding certification
• Bronze Medallion
• First Aid and Resuscitation certification
• Blue Card

3. Desirable Qualifications:
• Learn to Swim Teacher certification

4. Business and Marketing Plan:
• Applicants are encouraged to submit a business and marketing plan.

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-1140878. Submissions close at 2:00pm on Monday, October 6, 2025.

Your involvement could play a crucial role in reopening the Proston Swimming Pool for community enjoyment.

If you would like to discuss this role and /or its qualifications, please contact SBRC’s Facilities Management Officer on (07) 4189-9221; or for further information contact Council on (07) 4189-9100 or by email

September 22, 2025 - The Kingaroy Aquatic Centre opened its Learn to Swim heated pool for public use for a six–week trial period, starting Saturday, September 20, to Friday, October 31, 2025.

Availability of the pool will be 8:15am to 9:15am on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, and public holidays 10:00am to 11:00am.

Learn To Swim classes will remain as per schedule.

There will be set rules in place for patrons to follow:

Pool Rules

1. A Lifeguard must always be present to perform lifesaving duties and not to assist with entering and exiting the pool.

2. Trainers, physiotherapists and carers must always be in the pool with their clients.

3. To access the pool, people must be able to enter and exit via the stairs and bench seating within the pool.

4. No chair lift is available.

5. The heated pool is not to be used for lap swimming.

6. No children are allowed access to pool without a parent in the water with them.

7. Children under the age of 12 must always be within arm’s reach.

Patrons also need to remember that the Learn to Swin heated pool is indoors and has a temperature of 30 degrees C, which is not the temperature level for a hydrotherapy pool.

Access is not suitable for disabled or physically impaired patrons.

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

September 19, 2025 - Regrettably, the Proston Swimming Pool will temporarily close to the public as Council advertises for a new pool manager.

Unfortunately, the Proston Parents and Citizens will not be continuing to supervise the Proston Pool this season. The Department of Education will oversee the pool for school swimming activities only.

Council would also like to assure the Proston community that while the pool is closed at this stage, Council is in discussions with interested parties to manage the pool, further updates will be provided.

Alternative Swimming Options

During this period, no community activities such as public swimming, learn-to-swim classes, or exercise sessions will be available at the Proston Swimming Pool.

We encourage those interested in these activities to consider visiting the following facilities:

• Murgon Swimming Pool

• Wondai Swimming Pool

• Kingaroy Swimming Pool

• South Burnett Aquatic Centre, Nanango

These locations offer a variety of services including learn-to-swim programs, swimming classes, squads, and exercise classes.

Council looks forward to giving further updates on the opening dates for the Proston Pool.

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

September 18, 2025 - South Burnett Regional Council is seeking offers for the supply and delivery of one (1) 30hp tractor broom with trailer.

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-1140498.

Submissions open on Thursday, September 18, 2025 and close at 2:00pm on Thursday, October 9, 2025.

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

September 11, 2015 - 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-1139937.

Submissions open on Thursday, September 11, 2025 and close at 2:00pm on Thursday, October 2, 2025.

For further information, contact Council on ()7) 4189-9100 or by email

September 11, 2025 - South Burnett Regional Council advises the replacement of the water main along Bunker Avenue, Nanango, between Fairway Drive and Flag Street, will commence on Monday, September 15, 2025.

The installation is anticipated to take approximately six (6) weeks, weather permitting.

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 whilst crews install the watermains under the road.

Motorists and pedestrians are requested to travel with extra care, to drive to the prevailing road conditions, and adhere to signage.
Works are anticipated to be carried out in a staged program. Further communication with times of closures will be provided 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

August 29, 2025 - Council hereby notifies all ratepayers that rate notices for the period July 1 to December 31, 2025 have been issued on Friday, August 29, 2025 with a discount date of Friday, October 3, 2025.

If you have not received your rate notice by Monday, September 8, 2025, 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.

The due date in the brochure entitled "2025/2026 Schedule of Rates" which accompanies the August 2025 rate notice makes reference to the last day to receive the 10 per cent discount as September 24, 2025. This date is incorrect. Please disregard this date, although earlier payment of rate levies is always encouraged and appreciated.

Council’s customer service team is committed to providing exemplary customer service and will be happy to assist with rates inquiries. Council has zero-tolerance of abusive or unacceptable behaviour of customers. Swearing, threats, abuse, manipulation, and any act of violence will not be tolerated.

Change How You Receive Your Rate Notice

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 their 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.

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, an email will be sent to this email on file with the link to SurveyMonkey to complete a simple form to confirm your inclusion in the raffle.

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

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 September/December 2025 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 and 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 available up to Friday, October 3, 2025.

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.

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 (741kb PDF) which can be downloaded from 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, (07) 4189-9100 or by email

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August 26, 2025 - South Burnett Regional Council advises 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 December 31, 2025.

The water meter reading program 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 during September 2025 and is expected to continue until Friday, December 19, 2025 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 February 2026.

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

It is a requirement of the property owner to ensure that Council personnel have clear access to the water meter for meter maintenance and reading purposes.

Garden beds and tree planting near the water meter are to be avoided and you must keep a one (1) metre clearance around the water meter.

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

For further information, please contact Council's Rates Team 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 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

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.