Latest News
Bon Accord Bridge Stage 1 Refurbishment Completed: Approaches Well Underway
Council is pleased to announce that significant progress has been made on the Bon Accord Bridge refurbishment, with the bridge contractor completing the bridge structure and initial seal in October 2024. In addition to the completed bridge work, Stage 2 – Approach...
Gayndah Streetscape Design
Council has been successful in sourcing funding to develop a staged, long-term urban design plan for the Gayndah central business district from the intersection of Warton and Meson Streets, along Capper Street, to the Gayndah Pool. The project, which is targeted to...
Local Government Association of Queensland (LGAQ) Conference
In October, most North Burnett Regional Council councillors attended the 128th annual conference of the Local Government Association of Queensland (LGAQ). The LGAQ is the peak industry body for Queensland local government, and the annual conference provides the...
2023-2024 Annual Report Endorsed by Council
At its October 2024 General Meeting, Councillors endorsed the North Burnett Regional Council 2023-2024 Annual Report. The 2023-24 Annual Report provides a comprehensive overview of Council’s successes and challenges. Throughout the period, great outcomes have been...
Public Notices
Beware of Swooping Magpies
Council wishes to remind residents that magpies may become territorial and swoop during spring and early summer as they protect their nests and young. While this behaviour is a natural part of their breeding season, it can sometimes be concerning for pedestrians,...
Illegally Dumped Tyres in the North Burnett
Council’s Environment team have unfortunately been finding illegally dumped tyres from a suspected commercial operator regularly in the region. This year, so far, ratepayers have had to subsidise the removal and disposal or approximately 155 tonnes of tyres. This...
Facility Closures Wednesday 20 November 2024
Council’s Customer Service and Library Centres in Biggenden, Eidsvold, Gayndah, Monto, Mundubbera and Mount Perry and the Reginald Murray Australian Bush Learning Centre will be closed on Wednesday, 20 November 2024 for staff training. Our Contact Centre remains open...
Keeping Local Government Local – Mayors Weekly Update – 12 November 2024
Welcome to this week’s Mayor’s Update. Each week, we look to keep you informed about the latest Council developments, events, and initiatives. Your engagement and feedback are valuable; please see the details at the end of this notice if you would like to get in touch...
Weekly Update from Mayor Hotz
Keeping Local Government Local – Mayoral Update 19 November 2024
Welcome to this week’s Mayor’s Update. Each week, we look to keep you informed about the latest Council developments, events, and initiatives. Your engagement and feedback are valuable; please see the details at the end of this notice if you would like to get in touch...
Keeping Local Government Local – Mayors Weekly Update – 12 November 2024
Welcome to this week’s Mayor’s Update. Each week, we look to keep you informed about the latest Council developments, events, and initiatives. Your engagement and feedback are valuable; please see the details at the end of this notice if you would like to get in touch...
Keeping Local Government Local Mayoral Update – 5 November 2024
Welcome to this week’s Mayor’s Update. Each week, we look to keep you informed about the latest Council developments, events, and initiatives. Your engagement and feedback are valuable; please see the details at the end of this notice if you would like to get in touch...
Keeping Local Government Local – Mayoral Update 29 October 2024
Welcome to this week’s Mayor’s Update. Each week, we look to keep you informed about the latest Council developments, events, and initiatives. Your engagement and feedback are valuable; please see the details at the end of this notice if you would like to get in touch...
North Burnett Regional Council
The North Burnett region takes its name from the Burnett River that flows through the area. The region has a picturesque environmental beauty and an abundance of natural resources that support the diverse agricultural industries and a healthy country lifestyle.
Our region covers 19,708 square kilometres with the topography of the region being diverse from fertile farmland to rugged geographical formations.