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Council Adopts 2024-2028 Advocacy Plan, Calling for Practical Solutions to Community Needs
North Burnett Regional Council is leaving no stone unturned in promoting the critical needs of the community to those who seek to form government at the forthcoming State and Federal elections, with the adoption of its 2024-2028 Advocacy Plan at the Council meeting on...
North Burnett Regional Council Flood Resilience Projects – Community Input
In late 2023, the Queensland Government and the Queensland Reconstruction Authority announced more than $18 million in funding for a range of flood study and resilience projects under the Queensland Reconstruction Authority’s Disaster Recovery Funding Arrangements....
Craig Matheson Appointed as Chief Executive Officer of North Burnett Regional Council
North Burnett Regional Council is pleased to announce the appointment of Craig Matheson as its new Chief Executive Officer. With over 35 years of experience in public policy, strategic leadership, and corporate governance across both state and local governments, Mr...
Council Statement: Eidsvold Bike Rally
Council is aware of recent media speculation in relation to an event in Eidsvold. Council provides the following statement detailing Council’s understanding of the event and activities to date. Council was approached by a community member to hire the Eidsvold Sports...
Public Notices
Paradise Dam Siren Testing
Attention Biggenden residents. Council has been advised that Sunwater will conduct audible or ‘live’ testing of Paradise Dam’s emergency sirens on Wednesday 9 October 2024 between 10.00 am – 12.00 noon at the following locations: The siren locations are: Siren located...
Gayndah School Crossing Upgrade
Council has recently undertaken safety upgrades in Meson Street, Gayndah, between St Joseph’s and Gayndah State School. The upgrades include the relocation of the pedestrian crossing and the reconfiguration of line markings to meet the required safety standard for...
Mundubbera Water Treatment Plant Upgrades
This week, the Mundubbera Water Treatment Plant will undergo upgrades and installations of new equipment. During the installation process, there will be necessary shutdowns of the plant and restrictions in treatment capacity throughout that period. Customers are asked...
King’s Birthday Public Holiday
Monday, 7 October 2024 has been declared a public holiday for the King’s Birthday. Council’s Customer Service and Library Centres, depots and offices will be closed on this day. The Mundubbera Waste Management Facility will remain open its usual hours on this day. For...
Weekly Update from Mayor Hotz
KEEPING LOCAL GOVERNMENT LOCAL – MAYORAL UPDATE 15 October 2024
Welcome to this week’s Mayor’s Update. Each week, we aim to keep you informed about the latest Council developments, events, and initiatives. Your engagement and feedback are always appreciated. Contact details are available at the end of this update if you would like...
KEEPING LOCAL GOVERNMENT LOCAL – MAYORAL UPDATE 8 October 2024
Welcome to this week’s Mayor’s Update. Each week, we aim to keep you informed about the latest Council developments, events, and initiatives. Your engagement and feedback are always appreciated. Contact details are available at the end of this update if you would like...
KEEPING LOCAL GOVERNMENT LOCAL – MAYORAL UPDATE 1 OCTOBER 2024
Welcome to this week’s Mayor’s Update. Each week, I aim to keep you informed about the latest Council developments, events, and initiatives. Your engagement and feedback are always appreciated. Contact details are available at the end of this update if you would like...
Keeping Local Government Local – Mayoral Update
Welcome to this week’s Mayor’s Update. Each week, we aim to keep you informed about the latest Council developments, events, and initiatives. Your engagement and feedback are always appreciated. Contact details are available at the end of this update if you would like...
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.