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Mingo Crossing Caravan Park Awarded for Second Year Running
“Tourism and Events Queensland, in partnership with Bundaberg Tourism, the Queensland Tourism Industry Council and the Department of Tourism, Innovation and Sports have awarded Mingo Crossing Caravan and Recreation Park the 2023 Best of Queensland Experiences program...

Temporary Closure of Mundubbera Washdown Facility
In July 2022, the outcomes of an audit into NBRC operated washdown facilities were provided to Council. The audit was completed due to concerns regarding potential non-compliance of NBRC washdown facilities and the environmental risk which could be created by such...

Fighting to Keep Banking Services in Biggenden
In the Council General Meeting on Wednesday 26 April 2023, Councillors moved for the CEO, Margot Stork, to write to the national manager of the National Australia Bank, appealing for the decision to close services in Biggenden to be reversed. “Banking services are...

Unapproved Music Festival in Dundarrah
Council is aware of a music event taking place in Dundarrah, QLD 4625, from 7 April to 10 April 2023. This event has not been approved by Council and the Queensland Police Service has been notified. Should you have any issues/concerns relating to the event (such as...
Public Notices

Stuart Russell Street Footpath Replacement in Mundubbera
Council will undertake footpath replacement works in Stuart Russell Street, Mundubbera, commencing Monday 29 May and continuing for approximately 3 weeks, weather permitting. Please take care around the works and observe signage for alternate pedestrian paths. For...

Reading of Water Meters – 29 May to 30 June 2023
North Burnett Regional Council advises residents that Council staff will commence reading water meters for the period to 30 June 2023, from Monday 29 May 2023, to Friday 30 June 2023. To ensure your meter is read, residents are advised to: Ensure the area around the...

Immediate Temporary Closure of Mundubbera Washdown Facility
Following the Council General Meeting on Wednesday 26 April 2023, Council has resolved to put an immediate temporary closure on the Mundubbera washdown facility, due to biosecurity concerns, while investigations commence into a potential and compliant alternative for...

2023 North Burnett Anzac Day Commemorations
Council has compiled a list of Anzac Day commemorations that will take place throughout the region on Tuesday, 25 April 2023. Please see the flyer below for details. Please note Council Offices and Facilities will be closed on Anzac Day. Please contact your local RSL...
Weekly Update from Mayor Hotz

Keeping Local Government Local – Weekly Update – 30 May 2023
Reminder Water Meter Reading Please be reminded that Council staff commenced reading water meters for the period to 30 June 2023, from Monday 29 May 2023, and will continue through to Friday 30 June 2023. To ensure your meter is read, residents are advised to: Ensure...

Keeping Local Government Local – Weekly Update – 23 May 2023
QLD Water Connections Tour On Tuesday 16 May 2023, 22 members of the Queensland Water Industry visited North Burnett on the qldwater Connections Tour. The group was made up of senior staff of the Queensland Government Departments involved in regulating the sector,...

Keeping Local Government Local – Weekly Update – 16 May 2023
National Volunteer Week – 15-21 May 2023 This week, 15 to 21 May 2023 is National Volunteers Week, when we celebrate the important work of volunteers in our communities. This year's theme is 'We are the Change Makers', and there many kinds of roles that volunteers...

Keeping Local Government Local – Weekly Update – 9 May 2023
Mundubbera Show The Mundubbera Show held last week, from Thursday 4 May to Saturday 6 May 2023, drew impressive crowds over the three (3) days of events, which included campdraft, painted beast competition, ring events, show jumping, rodeo, tug of war, extreme...
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.