November 29, 2023: 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-1080579.

Submissions open on Wednesday, November 29, 2023 and close at 2:00pm on Tuesday, December 19, 2023.

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

November 29, 2023: South Burnett Regional Council is seeking submissions from suitably qualified and experienced contractors to supply and complete works for repainting & expansion joint replacement for Murgon's Jubilee Swimming Pool.

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-1080561.

Submissions open on Wednesday, November 29, 2023 and close at 2:00pm on Tuesday, December 19, 2023.

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

November 29, 2023: Council advises the Sir Charles Adermann Park community consultation scheduled for today, November 29, 2023 at 4:00pm has been postponed due to weather events predicted for this afternoon.

The attendance at the first community consultation session, feedback and discussions to date have been informative and appreciated by Council. Future community consultation will now guide future park and playground development.

The Chief Executive Officer reiterated in Councils Infrastructure, Environment and Compliance Standing Committee Meeting on Wednesday, November 29, that Council has not developed any design plans to convert Sir Charles Adermann Park into a carpark. To confirm, no plans exist or will be progressed to incorporate a parking solution on or within the Adermann Park.

Council will continue to review traffic behaviour and community feedback on road safety in the area, and Council will seek to develop possible solutions within the existing road reserves.

The Sir Charles Adermann Park online survey is available online. This survey will close on Wednesday, December 6 at 5:00pm.

This feedback will assist with budget preparations for the refurbishment of the park for sport and recreation activities.

Council apologises for any inconvenience.

Please direct any enquiries to Council by phoning (07) 4189-9100 or by email

November 15, 2023: South Burnett Regional Council is seeking submissions for the design and construction of the Mount Wooroolin Reservoir inclusive of supply, construction, installation, testing and commissioning.

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-1079077.

Submissions open on Wednesday, November 15, 2023 and close at 2:00pm on Tuesday, December 5, 2023.

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

November 13, 2023: South Burnett residents and visitors to the region are advised that all fuel is currently unavailable at Kingaroy Airport due to technical issues with the fuel system.

A further NOTAM has been issued until Monday, November 27, 2023.

Council apologises for any inconvenience caused.

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

November 13, 2023: South Burnett Regional Council wishes to advise that bitumen resealing for the 2023/24 Bitumen Resealing Program will be commencing on Monday, November 27, 2023.

We expect these works to proceed for approximately 2 weeks until Friday, December 8, 2023, weather and resource availability permitting:

• Adermann Dr – Kingaroy, from 0.43km to 0.45km
• Apex Pk access – Kingaroy, from 0.0km to 0.041km
• Bushnells Rd – Nanango, from 0.0km to 0.7 Km
• Brittany Ct – Booie, from 0.0km to 0.019km
• Campbells Rd – Silverleaf, from 0.0km to 4.48Km
• Corndale Rd – Memerambi, from 4.0km to 7.5km
• Darcie St – Booie, from 0.0km to 0.67km
• Friebergs Rd – Byee, from 0.0km to 1.97km
• Gatto St – Booie, from 0.1km to 0.35km
• George St – Kingaroy, from 0.0km to 0.28km
• Krebs St – Murgon, from 0.65km to 0.67km
• Kumbia Rd – Brooklands, from 17.28km to 17.92km
• Macaulay Drive – Booie, from 0.0km to 1.425km
• MacDiarmid St – Kingaroy, from 0.0km to 0.342km
• McConnel Way – Marshlands, from 3.32km to 4.07km
• Memerambi Barkers Ck Rd – Wattlecamp, from 6.26km to 7.675km
• Mondure Wheatlands Rd – Wheatlands, Section 1 from 1.9km to 3.86km
• Mondure Wheatlands Rd – Wheatlands, Section 2 from 4.65km to 6.14km
• Silverleaf Rd – Byee, Section 1 from 10.98km to 12.34km
• Silverleaf Rd – Byee, Section 2 from 13.7km to 14.56km
• Silverleaf Rd – Byee, Section 3 from17.115km to 20.16km
• Stuart Valley Dr – Haly Ck, from 0.02km to 4.72km
• Tidar Ct – Booie, from 0.0km to 0.204km
• Transmitter Rd – Charlestown, from 0.03km to 4.38km
• Wellers Rd – Wooroolin, from 0.03km to 1.55km

These works are funded through the SBRC 2023/24 Capital Works budget, and Queensland Government Transport Infrastructure Development Scheme (TIDS).

In order to provide a safe work environment, the work areas will be controlled by signage or with traffic controllers as required. Motorists are requested to travel with extra care, to drive to the prevailing road conditions and to adhere to signage.

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

For further information regarding the project works, please contact Council’s Infrastructure Department on (07) 4189 9100 by email

November 10, 2023: South Burnett Regional Council would like to advise that there will be no Justice of the Peace service available at the Blackbutt Office from Monday, November 13, 2023 to Friday, December 8, 2023.

Regular hours will resume on Monday, December 11, 2023.

Council apologises for any inconvenience caused.

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

November 10, 2023: South Burnett Regional Council is seeking submissions from a suitably qualified and licenced Property Management Agency to manage Council's Property Portfolio of residential properties located in Murgon on a daily basis.

Offer documents are available on Council's website under Tenders & Supply and can be submitted to info@sbrc.qld.gov.au, in person or via mail at Council's tenderbox located at 45 Glendon Street, Kingaroy by the closing date.

Submissions open on Monday, November 13, 2023 and close at 2:00pm on Monday, December 4, 2023.

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

November 2, 2023: South Burnett Regional Council wishes to advise that the Draft 2023-2029 Waste Strategy is now ready for community feedback.

The Waste Strategy outlines the waste issues that Council is facing and future improvements for waste disposal, infrastructure and recycling.

The period for feedback will commence Friday, November 3, 2023 and will close Friday, December 1, 2023.

Please note that this is a draft and feedback received will be considered in the strategy.

The final strategy will be created and ready to be presented at the Council meeting in December 2023.

You can view the Draft 2023-2029 Waste Strategy and provide your feedback on Council's website.

Council appreciates any feedback regarding this matter. For further information, please contact Council on (07) 4189-9100 or by email

November 1, 2023: South Burnett Regional Council advises at the October Ordinary Meeting of Council it was resolved to waive the fees associated with roadside grazing permits.

Whilst the Sought Burnett is not officially drought declared, at this time Council acknowledges the need for roadside grazing during the current period of financial hardship due to the drought type conditions. The position of drought declaration within the South Burnett region will be reviewed in April 2024.

The removal of the fee is seen as a way of encouraging more applications to Council to ensure the correct level of public liability insurance is held. Roadside grazing also reduces the fire risk with the reduction of grass on roadsides.

To obtain a permit, landholders will need to complete an application for a “Stock Route Grazing Permit” detailing the following information:

• number of head and description of herd (sex, age, brand)
• public liability insurance details (minimum of $20 million)
• property identification codes and lot on plan numbers of where the stock have come from
• the area applying to be grazed. This is usually adjacent to the landowner’s property, however, if it is not, Council may require a letter of non-objection from the adjoining landholder.

To apply for a permit please complete the application here: Application for a Stock Route Grazing (Agistment) Permit (www.qld.gov.au) and submit to Council.

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

October 26, 2023: 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 that 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. Ask to sight 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

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

If you would like more details about keeping your tank drinking water safe please see the following link :Safe water on rural properties (health.qld.gov.au)

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

October 26, 2023: Local charity Boots ’n Bulldust Inc has provided sunflower seed sachets to be handed out at Council Customer Service Centres to help spread the message of support for those living with depression.

‘When you see a sunflower know that we care’ is the motto of Seeds of Hope. The aim is for people to plant the seeds now so that in the summer the flowers will remind sufferers that they are not alone, there is hope and other people are thinking of you.

Research shows that the Christmas New Year period has the highest rate of suicide and violence in our community.

Planting sunflowers in November to bloom over this period shows support of those at risk. If you have a sunflower in your garden, this shows that you are a person who can be approached to chat or help.

Sandy Towell started this to acknowledge and make people aware of asking for help or just checking in on people. What you see on the outside may be masking what they are thinking on the inside.

Sunflowers were Sandy’s favourite flower and are also part of the Boots N Bulldust Reloved Op Shops logo and front window in Pound Street, Kingaroy.

Customer Service staff will have the sachets available at their counters throughout the South Burnett.

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

October 19, 2023 - South Burnett Regional Council wishes to advise 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, 2023.

This 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.

The water meter reading program will begin on Monday, October 30, 2023 and is expected to continue until Friday, December 29, 2023, 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 2024.

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

It is a requirement of our water meter reading personnel that soil or other material that is removed from any meter box to record a reading is returned to the meter box. This prevents drains from being blocked or ratepayer lawns being damaged by anything removed from the meter box.

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

November 15, 2022: Council’s Rates Notice and Reminder Notice 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

September 29, 2023: Council would like to advise that in accordance with Section 254B of the Local Government Regulation 2012, Ordinary Meetings from October to December 2023 have been scheduled as follows:

Wed 04 Oct 2023 Infrastructure Standing Committee Wed 11 Oct 2023 Liveability Standing Committee Wed 25 Oct 2023 General Meeting Wed 01 Nov 2023 Infrastructure Standing Committee Wed 08 Nov 2023 Liveability Standing Committee

Wed 22 Nov 2023 General Meeting Wed 29 Nov 2023 Infrastructure Standing Committee Wed 06 Dec 2023 Liveability Standing Committee Wed 13 Dec 2023 General Meeting

Meetings commence at 9:00am in the Warren Truss Chamber, Glendon Street, Kingaroy unless stated otherwise.

From April 2020, Council has also begun to live stream video and audio of each meeting. These videos, along with meeting agendas and minutes, can be viewed on the Council Meetings page of Council's website.

March 17, 2017: 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.