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Rate Notices Issued
March 19, 2024: Council hereby notifies all ratepayers that rate notices for the period 1 January to 30 June 2024 were issued on Monday 18 March with a discount date of 22 April 2024. If you have not received your rate notice by Monday 1 April 2024, 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. Council’s customer service team is committed to providing exemplary customer service and will be happy to assist with rates enquiries. Council has zero-tolerance of abusive or unacceptable behaviour of customers. Estimated Water ReadingsCouncil 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 April/May 2024 as per the Water Supply (Safety and Reliability) Act 2008 - Sect 37.PaymentsPayments may still be received in person at Nanango, Kingaroy, Murgon, Wondai, Proston & 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 applied to properties where the full amount owing (net payable) has been received over the counter or into Council’s bank account on or before Monday, April 22, 2024. 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. Payment PlansProperty 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. Financial HardshipIf 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, 4189 9100 or email info@sbrc.qld.gov.au. |
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Interactive Online Mapping Of Town Plan
March 14, 2024: South Burnett Regional Council is proud to announce a significant milestone in its ongoing digital transformation with the launch of the interactive online mapping of the South Burnett Town Planning Scheme. This tool incorporates zoning and overlays for properties within the South Burnett region, providing a streamlined and accessible platform for residents, businesses and stakeholders. The interactive map has been designed to simplify the decision-making process for property developers, investors and local authorities by facilitating more efficient and informed decision-making, supporting the region's growth and development. The online map is available through the Council Connect portal and can also be accessed directly on Council's website. This user-friendly platform ensures that residents, businesses and stakeholders can effortlessly explore and understand the planning regulations governing specific properties within the South Burnett region. Council invites all residents and businesses to explore and take advantage of the interactive online mapping tool for a more transparent, accessible and user-friendly experience in understanding the zoning and overlays shaping the future of the South Burnett region. |
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Invitation To Offer: One Murray Grey Cross Bull
March 14, 2024: South Burnett Regional Council is seeking invitations to offer for the acquisition of one Murray Grey Cross Bull. Offer documents and links can be found on Council's website under Tenders & Supply. The highest or any offer may not necessarily be accepted. Collection of the animal will be from the Coolabunia Saleyards, D'Aguilar Highway Coolabunia. Receipt of offers close at 2:00pm on Thursday, March 21, 2024. For further information please contact Council's NRM Team on 1300-789-279, (07) 4189-9100 or by email |
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Changes To Bin Collections
March 13, 2024: South Burnett Regional Council’s waste contractor JJ Richards has advised Council that due to operational waste changes within the South Burnett region and their commitment to providing residents with the highest level of service possible, there will soon be changes waste and recycling collection weeks for some residents. Changes will commence on the week beginning Monday, March 18, 2024. These changes include days that bins are serviced, and the weeks recycling is collected. Residents that will be affected will be sent a letter in the mail outlining their specific changes. For any enquiries please contact Council’s Waste Services team on (07) 4189-9100 or by emailFor further information on South Burnett Regional Council waste and recycling facility locations and operating hours, please visit Council’s website |
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Invitation For Tender: Kingaroy Aerodrome Security Fence and Gates
March 13, 2024: South Burnett Regional Council is seeking proposals from qualified contractors to replace existing boundary fencing and gates to a height of 1.5m to complement and join the existing animal exclusion fence. Contractors will be expected to provide their own equipment, supplies and to work closely with Council staff to ensure that all work is completed to the highest standard. Interested parties should submit their proposal by the closing date. Council will then evaluate all tenders based on the quality of the tender submission, the experience of the contractor and the proposed timelines and budget. 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-1089415. Submissions open on Wednesday, March 13, 2024 and close at 2:00pm on Wednesday, April 3, 2024.For further information please contact Council on (07) 4189-9100 or by email. |
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Kingaroy Swimming Pool Closed
March 12, 2024: South Burnett Regional Council would like to advise the community that the Kingaroy swimming pool is currently closed whilst replacement parts are sourced to enable the pool pump to be returned to service through local suppliers. The pump failure was unprecedented and Council is working closely with experienced local contractors to ensure repairs are undertaken as quickly as possible. Council will continue to provide regular updates and thanks the community for their patience and understanding regarding this matter. For further information, please contact Council on (07) 4189-9100 or by email |
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Expression Of Interest: Purchase Of Lot 13, Pound Street, Kingaroy
March 12, 2024: South Burnett Regional Council is seeking expressions of interest for the purchase of Lot 13 Pound Street Kingaroy. Expression of Interest documents can be found and downloaded on Council's website under Tenders & Supply. Submissions open on Tuesday 12 March 2024 and close at 2:00pm on Monday 1 April 2024. For further information, please contact Council on (07) 4189-9100 or by email |
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Wild Dog & Feral Pig Control Program
March 7, 2024: South Burnett Regional Council is conducting a coordinated Wild Dog & Feral Pig Control Program.
Wild dogs cause livestock losses and kill native fauna. Feral pigs are key spread vectors for emergency animal diseases such as Foot and Mouth and African Swine Fever which are now in close proximity to the Australian mainland.
Participation in this coordinated program will assist in suppressing the feral pig population across a more extensive area of our region.
To encourage greater participation, the South Burnett Regional Council will be providing meat free of charge for landholders that register to participate in the coordinated program.
Baiting stations will be held throughout the South Burnett from Friday, May 10, 2024 to Friday, May 17, 2024.
All participants must register their intention to conduct baiting no later than Thursday, May 2, 2024.
For further information and to register your intention of attending a baiting station please contact Council’s Stock Route & Pest Officer on (07) 4189-9100.
Protection of domestic and 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. |
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Found: One Murray Grey Cross Bull
March 6, 2024: South Burnett Regional Council is seeking the owner of one Murray Grey Cross Bull found wandering in the Ballogie area on Tuesday, March 5, 2024.
The animal is being held at Coolabunia Saleyards, D’Aguilar Highway, Coolabunia.
Persons wanting to claim the animal must provide proof of ownership. Claim period closes 12.00 noon Wednesday, March 13, 2024.
An advertisement for an expression of interest and acquisition of the animal will follow if not claimed before the advertised date.
Release fees may apply. For further information, please contact Council's Stock Route Officer on (07) 4189-9100. |
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Public Notice - Local Government Act 2009
March 6, 2024:
1. South Burnett Regional Council (“Council”) has proposed to make each of: (a) Local Law (Repealing) Local Law (No. 1) 2023 (the “repealing local law”); and (b) Subordinate Local Law (Repealing) Subordinate Local Law (No. 1) 2023 (the "repealing subordinate local law”).
2. Local Law No. 1 (Administration) 2011 authorises the making of the repealing subordinate local law.
3. The purpose and general effect of the repealing local law is repeal Local Law No. 2 (Meetings) 2008.
4. The purpose and general effect of the repealing subordinate local law is to repeal Subordinate Local Law No. 1.7 (Operation of Cane Railways) 2011.
5. Written submissions by any person in support of, or objecting to, either or both of the repealing local law, or the repealing subordinate local law, are invited for a 21 day period commencing on Thursday, March 7, 2024 and ending on Thursday, March 28, 2024 (the “consultation period”).
6. During the consultation period, Council will make available for inspection and purchase at Council’s public office at 45 Glendon Street Kingaroy copies of each of the repealing local law and the repealing subordinate local law.
7. Submissions must be received on or before Thursday 28 March 2024 stating: (a) the grounds of the submission; and (b) the facts and circumstances relied on in support of the grounds.
8. Submissions can be made: • By email to info@sbrc.qld.gov.au • By post to PO Box 336, Kingaroy Qld 4610 • In person at any Council Office
Mark Pitt PSM - Chief Executive Officer |
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Rates Notices To Be Issued
March 6, 2024 - South Burnett Regional Council would like to advise residents that rates notices for the six (6) month period January 1 to June 30, 2024, are currently getting prepared for printing and will be issued on Monday, March 18, 2024. Further information regarding the discount due date will be available shortly. For any inquiries regarding rates, rate payments or Council’s payment options, please contact Council’s Rates team on (07) 4189-9100 or by email |
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Kingaroy Water Discolouration
March 1, 2024: South Burnett Regional Council wishes to advise residents that Council is seeing an increase in manganese in the raw water supplies for Kingaroy. This has resulted in changes to water aesthetics such as colour and taste. The South Burnett Regional Council water team is responding to all customer requests raised and as an interim treatment is performing localised network flushing at fire hydrants where possible. However, this is not always successful. We would encourage residents experiencing water discolouration to read this fact sheet (112kb PDF) and contact Council both during and after hours if needed. For further information, please contact Council on (07) 4189-9100 or by email |
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Be Alert For Snakes Around The South Burnett
March 1, 2024: During this warmer weather our region is experiencing, Council is encouraging residents to be on alert for snakes around their properties and at Council facilities like parks and dams.
Should you encounter a snake, don’t approach it. Instead, contact one of the local snake catchers for assistance.
If medical attention is required for snake bites, dial 000.
Council thanks the community for their cooperation. |
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McCauley Weir Public Trial Begins
February 22, 2024: South Burnett Regional Council would like to advise that the McCauley Weir at Nanango is now open for public day use. Should you wish to visit the weir, please make a booking at the Nanango Customer Service Centre by completing the booking form, agreeing to the terms and conditions of use and paying the refundable key deposit of $100. The key deposit can be paid either by cash or EFTPOS and upon return of the key, the deposit will be refunded. The weir is in a rural setting with no toilets, picnic tables, shelters or bins. Visitors must be respectful of the surrounding neighbours and the natural environment. Please clean up after use. The opening of the weir to the public is a trial only which concludes at the end of June 2024. For further information, please contact Council’s Facilities and Parks team on (07) 4189-9100 or by email |
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Supply And Delivery Of One 4X2 10,000kg GVM Truck With Mounted Crane
February 12, 2024: South Burnett Regional Council is seeking offers for the supply and delivery of one 4X2 10,000kg GVM truck with mounted crane to meet Council's operational requirements. 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-1086114. Submissions open on Friday, February 9, 2024 and close at 2:00pm on Friday, March 8, 2024. For further information, please contact Council on (07) 4189-9100 or by email |
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Notice Of Works: Maidenwell-Bunya Mountains Rd Upgrade
January 11, 2024 - South Burnett Regional Council wishes to advise that works are expected to start on Maidenwell-Bunya Mountains Road during the week commencing Monday, January 15, 2024. Works are expected to be completed by December 2024, weather permitting. These works include an upgrade from unsealed to sealed standard to improve road safety and efficiency for both passenger and heavy vehicles travelling on this busy tourist route. In order to provide a safe work environment, 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, please contact Council’s Infrastructure team on (07) 4189-9100 or by email |
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Roadside Grazing Permits
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 |
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Checking For Safe Tank Water Delivery To Your Home
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 |
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Financial Hardship Applications
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 |
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Council Ordinary Meeting Dates January To March 2024
January 02, 2024: Council would like to advise that in accordance with Section 254B of the Local Government Regulation 2012, Ordinary Meetings from January to March 2024 have been scheduled as follows: Wed 24 January 2024
General Meeting
Wed 14 February 2024
General Meeting
Wed 06 March 2024
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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. |
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Level 3 Water Restrictions
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. |
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Your Councillors are here to represent your interests. If you have a problem you think
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South Burnett
Mayor
Brett Otto
Ph: (07) 4189-9155
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Division 1
Cr Jane Erkens
Ph: 0417-767-444
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Division 4
Cr Kirstie Schumacher
Ph: 0475-007-705
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Division 2
Cr Gavin Jones
Ph: 0419-769-994
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Division 5
Cr Kathy Duff
Ph: 0437-020-705
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Division 3
Cr Danita Potter
Ph: 0409-490-175
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Division 6
Cr Scott Henschen
Ph: 0477-010-743
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