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Council Grants Programs Open Soon
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
White Cedar Tree Removal In Blackbutt
July 2, 2025 - South Burnett Regional Council would like to advise the community of the removal of a dying White Cedar tree, located in front of the Blackbutt Slab Hut, along the pedestrian footpath at Les Muller Park in Blackbutt.

A tree assessment concluded that the White Cedar (Melia azedarach) tree is in poor health and dying, evident of infection and insect attack. There is major decay, dead branches and splits in many of the limbs.

The removal of the tree is required to maintain public safety and to ensure the visual appeal of the park.

The park will remain open to the public during this time. In order to provide a safe work environment, signage will be in place to advise of the works.

The removal of the tree is scheduled for Wednesday, July 9 between 7:00am to noon, weather permitting.

The replacement tree is an Eumundi Quandong (Elaeocarpus eumundi), a desired shady street tree for parks. It has an attractive glossy dense foliage and new bronze growth, small blue fruit, followed by cream-scented flowers in early summer.

There are several trees of this species already growing in Les Muller Park that are thriving in this location.

Council’s Parks Department will be responsible for the replanting and ongoing maintenance of the replaced tree, including watering, fertilising, pruning, mulching and crown lifting.

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
Management & Operation Of
South Burnett Aquatic Centre

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
Change In Operating Hours To Council
Customer Service Centres & Libraries

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
Temporary Road Closure:
Recreation Drive, Memerambi

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
Drainage Maintenance: Various Locations
July 1, 2025 - South Burnett Regional Council advises that drainage maintenance works has commenced on the below roads:

Kumbia Road, Ellesmere – approximately 6.1km and 6.7km from Kingaroy-Cooyar Road

Memerambi-Barkers Creek Road, Wattle Camp - at Birch Road intersection.

Taylors Road, Kingaroy – near Bridgeman Parade intersection.

In order to provide a safe work environment, there will be signage and traffic control in place during the works.

Site works and construction activity will be performed 6:30am–5:00pm. Works are expected to be completed early July 2025.

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
Controlled Burning On Brisbane Valley Rail Trail
July 1, 2025 - South Burnett Regional Council advises members of the public that Queensland Parks and Wildlife will be initiating a controlled burn on land adjacent to the Brisbane Valley Rail Trail during the last week of school holidays, Monday, July 7 to Friday, July 11, 2025.

The burn operations will be undertaken in Benarkin and may take up to two days to complete, subject to conditions permitting.

These operations will be carried out by qualified and experienced operators.

Residents and businesses around the burn area are reminded to take the following precautions:

• Keep doors and windows closed to prevent smoke entering homes

• Keep outdoor furniture under cover to prevent ember burns

• Retract pool covers to prevent ember damage

• Remove washing from clothes lines

• Ensure pets have a protected area

• Vehicles must slow down, keep windows up and turn headlights on

• Sightseers must keep away from the burn zone for their own safety

If you have asthma or other breathing difficulties, reduce outdoor activities. If shortness of breath or coughing develops seek medical advice.

Council encourages the community to stay clear of this area during this time.

For further information please contact Council’s Facilities, Parks and NRM Team on (07) 4189-9100 or by email
Acquisition Of Two Impounded Horses
June 27 - South Burnett Regional Council is seeking offers for the acquisition of two (2) impounded horses:

• 1 Grey Arab Mare (aged approx. 12-15 yrs by teeth)

• 1 Brown Stock Horse Mare (aged approx. 10-12 yrs by teeth)

Neither horse is branded.

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

Collection of animals will be from the Coolabunia Saleyards. Offers will be accepted on one or both of the horses.

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

The highest or any offer may not necessarily be accepted. Receipt of offers close at 4:00pm on Friday, July 4, 2025.

For further information, please contact Council's Natural Resource Management Team on (07) 4189-9100 or by email
Rail Trail: Wondai to Crawford
June 25, 2025 - South Burnett Regional Council would like to advise that there will be extra pedestrians using the Kilkivan to Kingaroy Rail Trail between Wondai and Crawford on Sunday, June 29< from 7:00am to 2:00pm due to the Wondai Country Running Festival.

Support crews and runners will be crossing the following roads during this time:

• Burns Road – Tingoora
• Transmitter Road – Tingoora
• Main Street – Tingoora
• Bunya Highway – Wooroolin
• Recreation Drive – Memerambi
• Memerambi Gordonbrook Road Memerambi

The Wondai Country Running Festival runs from Saturday, June 28 to Sunday, June 29, 2025.

For further information on the festival, visit the Wondai Country Festival website
End Of Financial Year Early Closure
June 26, 2025 - South Burnett Regional Council advises of an early closure for Customer Service Centres and Libraries on Monday, June 30, 2025 for the end of financial year reconciliation.

To allow time for completion of these processes Council offices will close all receipting at 3:00pm, with offices and libraries closing at 4:00pm.

Council will still be contactable by phone on (07) 4189-9100 between 4:00pm and 4:30pm.
Notice Of Special Council Meeting:
2025-26 Budget & July Ordinary Council Meeting

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
Temporary Road Closure: Wittman Rd, Booie
June 20, 2025 - South Burnett Regional Council wishes to advise that a crossroad drainage pipe along Wittmans Road, Booie, is planned to be replaced on Thursday, June 26, 2025 (subject to wet weather and machinery).

Works are to be undertaken at approximate chainage 2700.

In order to safely complete these works, it is necessary to close vehicular access directly adjacent to the work site. The closure is expected to be in place for half a day with property access remaining open.

Works are expected to be completed within the day.

Works are funded under Disaster Recovery Funding Arrangement which is a jointly funded program between the Australian Government and the State Government.

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

Please direct any inquiries to Council’s Water and Wastewater section by phoning (07) 4189-9100 or by email
Notice Of Works:
Water & Wastewater Planned Maintenance

June 20, 2025 - South Burnett Regional Council advises upcoming maintenance at the below locations to expose the water mains and replace ferrules:

• King Street, Nanango – Monday, June 23, 2025

• Youngman Street, Kingaroy – Tuesday, June 24, 2025

• Taylors Road, Kingaroy – Wednesday, June 25, 2025

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 along Youngman Street, Kingaroy on June 24, there will be a road closure affecting traffic entering and exiting Sawtell Street from Youngman Street.

The western end of Sawtell Street will remain open and accessible to road users.

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

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

Please direct any inquiries to Council’s Water and Wastewater section by phoning (07) 4189-9100 or by email
Wild Dog & Feral Pig Baiting Program
June 17, 2025 - South Burnett Regional Council commends landholders for getting involved in the May Co-ordinated Baiting Program with participation increasing by 21 per cent compared to the previous program held in 2024.

South Burnett landholders reported an increase in the economic and environmental impact of wild dogs and feral pigs and registrations for the program has shown trends consistent with these reports.

The feral pig damage to broadacre crops in impacted areas of the region ranges from $100 to $1000 of damage per hectare, with some reports in the peanut industry advising total losses by the time the crop has reached maturity.

The increase in participation in this Co-ordinated Baiting Program was a result of the supply of free meat baits.

The provision of free meat baits would not be possible without the support of SunPork Group, Kingaroy, which provided 2000kg of meat for the baiting program.

Council will be running another Co-ordinated Baiting Program in September and encourages landholders to register once dates are released closer to the program.

Council encourages all land managers to be actively involved in feral animal control programs including baiting, trapping, shooting and fencing.

Please contact Council’s Natural Resource Management Team for more information on baiting guidelines and other feral animal control techniques on (07) 4189-9100 or by email
Shoulder Resheeting & Grading
Works: Old Esk Road, Taromeo

June 17, 2025 - South Burnett Regional Council advises that shoulder resheeting works will be undertaken along Old Esk Road, Taromeo.

Works are expected to commence the week of June 23, 2025 and are expected to be completed by mid-July 2025 (subject to wet weather delays).

Shoulder resheeting works are programmed to be completed between chainage 900 to chainage 4600 and chainage 4740 to chainage 5460. Other shoulder works will be undertaken along the remainder of the road.

In order to safely complete these works, the road will remain open, however, will be under traffic management. Drivers should adhere to the signage and instructions from the traffic controllers on site.

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
Tree Pruning In Wondai & Murgon
June 17, 2025 - South Burnett Regional Council will be conducting tree pruning over two (2) weeks in the Wondai and Murgon areas, commencing on Tuesday, June 17 and is expected to be complete by Friday, June 27, 2025.

Council’s Parks staff will be pruning trees in open space parks and street trees. There will be temporary piles of debris in safe locations that will be collected throughout the weeks.

All parks and open spaces will remain open during this time.

Tree pruning is an important part of a long-term maintenance strategy to keep shrubs and trees healthy and thriving, to ensure their lifespan. This promotes safety, enhances the overall aesthetic value of trees in open spaces and improves airflow and sunlight, encouraging healthy new growth and preventing potential hazards in parks throughout the South Burnett.

The work being carried out consists of:

- Removing dead wood

- Removal of diseased and damaged branches

- Canopy reduction

- Clearance of branches that are obstructing paths, signs and Council infrastructure

- Crown lifting, removing lower branches to increase its height and improve tree health

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
Upgrade Of Power Supply to Qld Health
Building & Public Amenities, Kingaroy

June 17, 2025 - South Burnett Regional Council and Ergon Energy recently identified that switchboard and power supply to a Queensland Health building and public amenities block is insufficient and non-compliant.

Recertification works to address these issues will be carried out by a local contractor and is to begin on Wednesday, June 18, 2025, and will take approximately three weeks, weather permitting.

Council would like to advise the community the Roger Nunn Playground in Glendon Street, Kingaroy, will be fenced off for the duration of the works.

The road and car parks between the Queensland Health building and playground will also be closed off to the public.

A section of the car park will remain open during the works.

The first stage of works will be from the Queensland Health building across to the former bus terminal building.

The second stage of the works will be at the southern end of the car park close to the Ergon transformer.

Please refer to below maps.

During these works there will be some car parks closed off to access for approximately two (2) weeks.

The public amenities will remain open during 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 works, please contact Council’s Facilities, Parks and NRM Team on (07) 4189-9100 or by email



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Temporary Road Closure:
River Rd & Kingaroy St Roundabout

June 16, 2025 - South Burnett Regional Council advises that road maintenance works are programmed to be undertaken at the roundabout at the intersection of River Road and Kingaroy Streets, Kingaroy.

In order to safely complete these works, it is necessary to close vehicular access across River Road and Kingaroy Street roundabout.

Works are anticipated to be undertaken on Sunday, June 22, 2025 (subject to wet weather).

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 these works, please contact Council’s Infrastructure Team on (07) 4189-9100 or by email
Water Main Replacement:
Wickham Street, Nanango

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
Footpath Extension:
Tessmanns Road, Kingaroy

June 13, 2025 - South Burnett Regional Council is pleased to advise that footpath extension work has commenced on the Western side of Tessmanns Road, between Bridgeman Parade and Cowie Drive, and between Graham Street and Sonaree Drive.

The project will extend the existing concrete footpath on Tessmanns Road.

In order to provide a safe work environment, temporary signage and traffic control staff will be in place to assist pedestrians around the work area.

Access to properties will be provided during the construction period.

Construction activity will create noise from machinery and equipment, and for public safety there will be some restrictions to vehicle parking and pedestrian access, however these impacts will be limited.

Site works and construction activity will be performed Monday to Friday, 6:30am–5:00pm with occasional weekend work. The project is expected to be completed by end of June 2025.

This project has been funded under the Queensland Government’s Safe-ST program and South Burnett Regional Council’s Capital Works program.

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
Celebrate Privacy Awareness Week
June 13, 2025 - Privacy Awareness Week (PAW) is coming up from June 16-22.

This year’s theme is "Privacy: It’s Everyone’s Business".

PAW aims to shine a light on the importance of protecting and respecting personal information, both from the perspective of the community and public sector agencies.

Every year Queenslanders are becoming more interested and invested in their personal privacy and the value of their personal information, given the digital world we live in.

The community is also expecting public sector agencies to be doing everything they can to protect the personal information of Queenslanders.

The 2025 PAW theme highlights that both the community and public sector (from the top to the bottom) must take privacy seriously. After all, it’s everyone’s business.

Here at South Burnett Regional Council, we take your privacy seriously and we do everything we can to ensure your privacy rights are respected.

This helps create greater trust with the community.

There are a range of things you can do every day to better protect your privacy and personal information. Here are some helpful tips:

1. Update your privacy and security settings on all of your devices.

2. Be mindful of what you share on social media about yourself and others.

3. Use multi-factor authentication to better protect your online accounts.

4. Be wary of public wi-fi and avoid using it for things like internet banking.

5. Read terms and conditions and privacy policies when you sign up for a new service or app, so you know what you’re agreeing to and how your information will be used.

6. Better understand your privacy rights in Queensland by watching this short video

For more information, resources and privacy tips, please visit the Office of the Information Commissioner’s website.

Don’t forget, you can also download our Privacy Policy from Council’s website (184kb PDF)

If you are concerned about how our agency has collected, used, stored or shared your personal information, you should contact Council on (07) 4189-9100 or by email
Cleaning Blackbutt Customer Service /
Library Building & Emptying Street Bins

June 11, 2025 - South Burnett Regional Council would like to invite offers for the cleaning of the Blackbutt Customer Service/Library Building and the emptying of street bins in Blackbutt and Benarkin.

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.

Tenders can be submitted by email or through the Tenderlink Platform.

The Tenderlink reference is BURNET-1131311.

Submissions close at 2:00pm on Wednesday, July 2, 2025.

For further information contact Council on (07) 4189-9100 or by email
Free Garden Mulch
June 9, 2025 - South Burnett Regional Council has free garden mulch available for collection.

Bring your trailer or ute for free garden mulch that will be available for collection.

South Burnett Regional Council provided a kerbside collection of tree limbs and debris after the destructive storms that hit Wondai and Kingaroy in January 2025, which has now been mulched and chipped.

Council would like to give back to our community by offering a free mulch collection opportunity over the following two weekends:

• Saturday, June 14 to Sunday, June 15, 2025 – 8:00am to 2:00pm

• Saturday, June 21 to Sunday, June 22, 2025 – 8:00am to 2:00pm

The mulch collection points at Wondai and Kingaroy are as below:

• Wondai – end of Scott Street, Wondai (Old tip)

• Kingaroy – end of Stehbens Street, Kingaroy

We thank the community for their assistance during the recent storms and encourage our residents to access this mulch.

For further information. please contact Council’s Facilities team (07) 4189-9100 or by email
Invitation To Offer:
Two Dorper Cross Ewes

June 6, 2025 - South Burnett Regional Council is seeking offers for the acquisition of two (2) Dorper cross ewes.

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

The highest or any offer may not necessarily be accepted.

Receipt of offers closes at 4:00pm on Thursday, June 12, 2025.

For further information, please contact Council's Natural Resource Management Team on (07) 4189-9100 or by email
Invitation To Offer:
Two Dairy Cross Heifers

June 6, 2025 - South Burnett Regional Council is seeking offers for the acquisition of two (2) dairy cross heifers.

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

The highest or any offer may not necessarily be accepted.

Receipt of offers closes at 4:00pm on Thursday, June 12, 2025.

For further information, please contact Council's Natural Resource Management Team on (07) 4189-9100 or by email
Extension of Time: Sale & Removal
Of Boondooma Dam Bunkhouse

June 6, 2025 - South Burnett Regional Council is seeking quotations for the sale and removal of the Boondooma bunkhouse and recreation building located at the Boondooma Dam Caravan and Recreation Park.

The bunkhouse was utilised as accommodation during the construction of the dam from 1980 to 1983.

In 2021, Council moved the building from the lookout to its current location and has undertaken renovations to update it to a standard for short-term accommodation.

Council has assessed the current and future accommodation requirements of the park and seeks to change the type of accommodation offered in this site from “bunkhouse” accommodation to individual cabins or up-market powered caravan en suite sites.

Both buildings have the opportunity to be repurposed and provide an accommodation and a general recreation facility.

Not-for-profit associations are encouraged to apply along with any private tenderer.

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-1129716.

Submissions now close at 2:00pm on Thursday, June 26, 2025.

For further information, contact Council on (07) 4189-9100 or by email
Final Construction Works For
Butter Factory Park, Nanango

June 6, 2025 - South Burnett Regional Council is excited to advise that the final construction works for the refurbishment of Butter Factory Park will commence. Monday, June 9, with completion scheduled for Tuesday, June 10, 2025.

The park will be closed whilst these works are in progress to allow access for machinery and the maintain the safety of the public.

This refurbishment is part of Council’s grant received as part of the State Government’s Minor Infrastructure and Inclusive Facilities Fund.

Council apologises for any inconvenience and appreciates your patience during this time.

For further information, please contact Council’s Facilities team on (07) 4189-9100 or by email
Expression Of Interest
Biosecurity Advisory Committee

June 6, 2025 - South Burnett Regional Council and Cherbourg Aboriginal Shire Council are inviting local community members and landholders to express their interest in joining an advisory committee to help guide the development of a comprehensive Biosecurity Plan.

We are looking for people who:

• Have a strong connection to the local land or environment,

• Are involved in agriculture, landcare, tourism or related industries
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• Represent community or environmental groups,

• Have an interest in protecting our region’s biodiversity and productivity.

Expressions of Interest are now open and close on Thursday, July 3, 2025.

For further information and to obtain an Expression of Interest form, please contact Council’s Natural Resource Management team on (07) 4189-9100 or by email
Blackbutt Water Quality
June 5, 2025 - South Burnett Regional Council wishes to advise of changes to the raw water supply at the Blackbutt Treatment Plant.

Council’s access to the Boondooma Dam primary supply has been temporarily disrupted so Blackbutt will be supplied with 100 per cent Boobir Dam raw water.

It is expected that there will be increased levels of dissolved iron and manganese which can cause discolouring when oxidised by chlorine.

This may cause discolouration in some areas within the network. Council will continue to optimise the conventional treatment process to reduce the aesthetic colour.

Trials of pre-oxidation are under way, and Council is conducting an options analysis for all water treatment plants.

Council encourages residents to contact Council if they are experiencing discoloured water so that additional flushing works can be undertaken where possible.

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

For further information, please contact Council’s Water and Wastewater team on (07) 4189-9100 or by email
Notice Of Interruption To Water Supply:
Glendon Street, Kingaroy

June 5, 2025 - As part of Council’s routine maintenance programs and its commitment to ensure the long-term sustainability and efficiency of our water infrastructure, Council will be shutting off the water supply for required maintenance.

This maintenance is to be carried out on Thursday, June 5, 2025.

It is expected that the water supply will be isolated at approximately 8:00pm and due to be reinstated at approximately midnight, unexpected circumstances may alter these times.

Residents are advised to take appropriate action such as turning off hot water systems and storing enough water for this period. Toilets may be flushed by quickly discharging a 10-litre bucket of water in the pedestal.

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 Water and Wastewater team on (07) 4189-9100 or by email
Ringsfield House: Replacement Of Shade Sails
June 3, 2025 - South Burnett Regional Council advises that the shade sail replacement at the gardens of Ringsfield House, Nanango, will begin on Thursday, June 12, 2025 and will take approximately two (2) weeks to complete, weather permitting.

The work site will be fenced off for public safety, but the majority of the gardens will still be open to the public during this time.

The current sails, which are at their end of life, will be replaced to the existing poles. The replacement sails will be more water resistant and have a higher shade rating than the old sails.

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

The shade sail replacements are a component of the Liveability Infrastructure – Parks Program, which received $895,303 in funding through the 2024-27 Works for Queensland Program.

During this time the house will be available for functions. Bookings can be made via Bookable.

The area will be reopened on Thursday, June 26, 2025.

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 Facilities team on (07) 4189-9100 or by email
Notice of Works: Fisher Street, Kingaroy
June 3, 2025 - South Burnett Regional Council advises that flood damage reconstruction works are planned to be undertaken along Fisher Street, Kingaroy.

During construction, the work area will be controlled by signage and traffic control.

Works are anticipated to run from Thursday, June 5, 2025 to Friday, June 6, 2025 (subject to wet weather and machinery).

The project is funded by the Australian and Queensland Governments under the joint Commonwealth-state Disaster Recovery Funding Arrangements (DRFA).

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
Temporary Closure:
Coolabunia Truck Wash Coin Machine

June 2, 2025 - South Burnett Regional Council advises the truck wash coin machine at the Coolabunia Saleyards is currently unavailable.

For all cash payments, please contact the Saleyards officer on 0418-477-096 for assistance.

Council apologises in advance for any inconvenience this may cause and appreciates your patience while this is being resolved.

For any inquiries, please contact Council’s Commercial Enterprises team on (07) 4189-9100 or by email
Temporary Closure: Coolabunia Truck Wash
June 2, 2025 - South Burnett Regional Council advises the truck wash at the Coolabunia Saleyards will be closed for works from 5:30pm on Wednesday, June 18, 2025 and will re-open at 8:30am on Monday, June 30, 2025, weather permitting.

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

For any inquiries, please contact Council’s Commercial Enterprises team on (07) 4189-9100 or by email
Blackbutt Drinking Water Update:
Lifting Boil Water Advice

May 31, 2025 - South Burnett Regional Council would like to advise all residents connected to the Blackbutt water supply scheme that the boil water precautionary advice is now lifted.

All microbial analysis results are clear and water quality is restored.

Council along with the Drinking Water Supply Regulator and Queensland Public Health Unit provided the precautionary advice to ensure public health and safety.

Council will continue to conduct microbial analysis across the scheme.

Residents are urged to share this alert with neighbours and friends.

For more information, contact Council on (07) 4189-9100 or by email
Found: Two Dairy Cross Heifers
And Two Dorper Cross Ewes

May 30, 2025 - South Burnett Regional Council is seeking the owner of two (2) Dairy Cross heifers and two (2) Dorper Cross ewes found wandering in the Greenview area on Thursday, May 29, 2025.

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

Claim period closes 12.00 noon on Thursday, June 5, 2025.

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

Release fees may apply.

For further information, please contact Council's Natural Resource Management Team on (07) 4189-9100 or by email
Invitation To Offer:
Two Boer Cross Goats

May 30, 2025 - South Burnett Regional Council is seeking offers for the acquisition of two (2) Boer Cross goats (one buck & one doe).

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

The highest or any offer may not necessarily be accepted. Receipt of offers close 4:00pm, Thursday. June 5, 2025.

For further information, please contact Council's Natural Resource Management Team on (07) 4189-9100 or by email
Temporary Road Closure:
Maidenwell-Upper Yarraman Road

May 30, 2025 - South Burnett Regional Council advises that planning is currently under way to extend the floodway on Maidenwell-Upper Yarraman Road.

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

The project is funded between South Burnett Regional Council and the Disaster Recovery Funding Arrangement 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 Maidenwell-Upper Yarraman Road near the project site, with detours via Kingaroy-Cooyar Road, Copper Creek Road and Tanduringie School Road.

Works are anticipated to take three weeks with commencement on June 9, 2025 (subject to wet 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
Notice Of Works: King Street, Nanango
May 30, 2025 - South Burnett Regional Council advises that flood damage reconstruction works are planned to be undertaken along King Street, Nanango.

During construction, the work area will be controlled by signage and traffic control.

Works are anticipated to run from June 4, 2025 to June 6, 2025 (subject to wet weather and machinery).

The project is funded by the Australian and Queensland Governments under the joint Commonwealth-State Disaster Recovery Funding Arrangements (DRFA).

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
Road Repairs: Various Locations
May 27, 2025 - South Burnett Regional Council advises that road pavement repairs are currently planned to be undertaken on the State-controlled road network at the below various locations:



The works are part of the Road Maintenance Performance Contract, funded by the Department of Transport and Main Roads.

Works are under way and estimated to be finished before June 15, 2025 (subject to wet weather and machinery).

To provide a safe work environment, the work areas will be controlled by signage and delineation. Motorists and pedestrians are requested to travel with extra care, to drive to the prevailing road conditions, and to adhere to signage.

As you approach work sites, please stay vigilant and drive to conditions.

Pay close attention to the directions provided by traffic controllers – they’re there to ensure everyone’s safety.

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
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