December 22, 2020:South Burnett Regional Council would like to advise the following information for the official South Burnett Australia Day Awards Ceremony.

It will be held on Sunday 24 January 2021 at Wondai Town Hall in Mackenzie Street, Wondai from 12 noon to 3:00pm.

Family and friends are invited to attend a BBQ and live entertainment at the conclusion of the Awards Ceremony outside the hall from 2:00 to 3:00pm.

December 22, 2020: In order to account for the impending increase in the State Waste Levy, Council’s applicable Waste Disposal Fees will increase from 1 January 2021 for the remainder of the 2020/2021 financial year.

Affected waste classifications and their new disposal fees are:

• • Construction and Demolition (C&D): $126.50 per tonne / m3
  
• • Commercial and Industrial (C&I): $190.50 per tonne / m3
  
• • Comm. Asbestos and >10m2 Domestic Self-Haul Asbestos: $190.50 per m3
  
• • <10m2 Domestic Self-Haul Asbestos: $95.00 per m3

For further information please contact Council’s Waste Management team on (07) 4189 9100 or by email

December 22, 2020: Notice is hereby given that on 16 December 2020 the South Burnett Regional Council adopted the South Burnett Regional Council Planning Scheme – Amendment No. 4.

The amendment commences on 4 January 2021.

The purpose and general effect of the amendment is to amend formatting, grammatical, spelling and mapping errors and correct cross-references within the planning scheme.

The Administrative amendment can be viewed online and is available for inspection or purchase from Council’s Customer Service Centre at 45 Glendon Street, Kingaroy.

December 22, 2020: As a part of Council’s Capital Works program and commitment to ensure the long term sustainability and efficiency of our water infrastructure, Council will soon begin construction works for the renewal of the Water Main along Haly Street, Kingaroy (at the intersection of Haly and Youngman Streets). This is part of the Kingaroy Transformation Project.

Work is scheduled to commence Monday 4 January 2021 for approximately two weeks, weather permitting. Residents will be advised should there be an interruption to water supply during these works.

The following steps may assist following water maintenance works:

• • Flush your plumbing by running inside and outside taps
  
• • Avoid using the washing machine or dishwasher whilst water remains discoloured

Council apologises for any inconvenience that this work may cause and thanks you in advance for your patience.

Please direct any enquiries to Council’s Water and Wastewater section by phone (07) 4189 9100 or by email

December 22, 2020: Council recognises the important contribution individuals, community groups and organisations make to the arts, culture and heritage of our region.

A draft Arts, Culture and Heritage Policy was tabled at Council’s General Meeting on 16 December 2020, with Council supporting the circulation of the draft policy to the wider community for review and comment.

Interested community members are encouraged to ‘Have your say’ on the draft policy, which can be viewed here.

Please provide your feedback in writing by Wednesday 6 January 2021.

Feedback can be sent via:

•   Mail: PO Box 336 KINGAROY Q 4610
•   Email: info@sbrc.qld.gov.au

For further information regarding the proposed Arts, Culture and Heritage Policy, contact Council on 4189 9100 or send an email

December 22, 2020: In accordance with section 114 of the Animal Management (Cats and Dogs) Act 2008 (the Act) notice is hereby given that the South Burnett Regional Council intends to conduct an Approved Systematic Inspection Program to ensure that all dogs are registered in accordance with the Act.

The program will commence Monday 1 February 2021 for a period of five (5) months ending Wednesday 30 June 2021.

The properties to be included in the Systematic Inspection Program are potentially all properties within the South Burnett area, both within and without the designated town areas.

Inspections will be conducted between 8:00am and 5:00pm Monday to Saturday during this period. A copy of the approved inspection program is available online via Council’s website or for inspection and purchase ($2.00 per copy) at Council’s Kingaroy Customer Service Centre at 45 Glendon Street Kingaroy.

For more information, please contact Council’s Animal Management Branch on (07) 4189 9100.

October 26, 2020: 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 conducting a water meter replacement program in Nanango.

This replacement program will run from Monday 26 October 2020 and is expected to be completed by Friday 30 December 2020, weather permitting.

Water meters are mechanical devices that wear with usage and age. We have a proactive replacement program for water meters, which are nearing the end of their useful life. It is an ongoing program that ensures your water meter readings (and your bills) remain as accurate as possible.

Water meter replacement depends on the specifications of the individual meter. Therefore, it is normal that your meter may be replaced but the meter belonging to your neighbour may not be.

Council apologises for any inconvenience that this work may cause, and thanks you in advance for your patience.

Please direct any enquiries to Council’s Water and Wastewater branch by phoning 4189 9100 or by email

July 2, 2020: Did you know that Council has established a local marketplace for non-contracted, low risk, ad-hoc supply arrangements for business within the South Burnett region?

Felix Marketplace is an online procurement system which allows Council officers to search, nominate and invite local suppliers to quote. In turn, suppliers will receive an email notification with an invite to submit a quote. All the supplier is required to do is log in for details and then upload the quote.

If you are interested in supplying goods or services to us you can register your business on Council’s Local Marketplace on Felix for free. The marketplace intends to capture goods and services such as Catering, Stationery, Tools & Equipment, Hardware, Printing, Horticulture, Plumbing & Electrical products, Uniforms, Clothing and PPE, Accommodation, Training Providers, Spare Parts, Florists & Giftware, Information Technology hardware and many others.

A full list of the Local Marketplace categories and registration instructions are available on Council’s website

Felix Marketplace is a great opportunity for local business owners within the South Burnett region to have their goods and services seen by a new audience. The registration process does not mean that you are automatically a supplier to Council, and should you be engaged for goods or services you may be required to provide additional documentation.

For further information on how you can do business with Council, please contact Council’s Strategic Procurement coordinator on 4189 9100 or by email

December 22, 2020: Council would like to advise that in accordance with Section 277 (1) of the Local Government Regulation 2012, the Ordinary Meetings for January to March 2021 have been scheduled as follows:

Weds 20 January 2021 General Meeting Weds 3 February 2021 Infrastructure Standing Committee Weds 10 February 2021 Community Standing Committee Weds 17 February 2021 Executive Standing Committee Weds 24 February 2021 General Meeting

Weds 03 March 2021 Infrastructure Standing Committee Weds 10 March 2021 Community Standing Committee Weds 17 March 2021 Executive Standing Committee Weds 24 March 2021 General Meeting

All 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.