Public Notices

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,...

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...

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...

Due to a broken water main, there will be an interruption to water supply between 4pm and 8pm approximately today, 8th November. At this stage the interruption should only affect Frederick Street, Biggenden.

North Burnett Regional Council advises residents that Council staff will commence reading water meters for the period to 31 December 2024 from Monday 25 November 2024 to Friday 21 December 2024. To ensure your meter is read, residents are advised to: Ensure the area...

As of 29 November 2024, Council will no longer support faxes as a contact method. Customers are still able to contact Council via its other supported methods, such as by phone, email, in person at our Customer Service and Library Centres or via Australia Post.  

North Burnett Regional Council is pleased to announce that customers can now make secure payments online via our website using a credit card. You can conveniently pay for: Rates Animal Registration Renewals  Debtor Invoices To complete your payment, simply enter the...

North Burnett Regional Council residents are being reminded to pay their overdue dog registration fees for 2024/25. Registering and microchipping your animals is an essential part of responsible pet ownership. It is important to register your pets so if they are lost,...

North Burnett Regional Council, in partnership with the Queensland Government, is preparing “Walking Network Plans” for the township of Mount Perry. This project aims to develop plans for walking networks (paths) that are safe, connected and accessible for all...

Council is working with the Rural Fire Service Queensland to conduct hazard reduction burns around Eidsvold on 20 October 2024, weather conditions permitting. The location will be Mount Rose, behind Golden Spur Street.  Hazard reduction burns are being engaged...

Commencing 16 October 2024, works will begin to install upgraded process equipment at the Monto Water Treatment Plant. These upgrades will necessitate the shutdown of the plant and restrictions in treatment capacity throughout that period. All customers are asked to...

 Throughout the next week, works to install upgraded process equipment at the Gayndah Water Treatment Plant will be undertaken. These upgrades will necessitate the shutdown of the plant and restrictions in treatment capacity throughout that period. All customers are...

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...

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...

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...

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...

 Works have started on removing and replacing part of the concrete path on Capper Street in Gayndah, in the area between Lifeline and the Ray White Gayndah business houses. There will be signage and a small detour in place for pedestrian traffic whilst the repairs are...

The Mobile Black Spot Program, an Australian Government initiative, aims to improve mobile coverage and competition nationwide. With over $1 billion invested and 1,400 new base stations constructed across Australia, the North Burnett region has benefited from this...

Animal Registration Renewal Notices were issued 19th August 2024 and payment is due by 30 September 2024. Payment can be made: In person – at any of Council’s Customer Service Offices; or Phone - through our Contact Centre (Ph 1300 696 272). If you have not received...

With spring here, the swimming season is just around the corner. The five pools across the North Burnett have opened their gates or are making final preparations to reopen to the public for the upcoming swimming season. Please contact your local pool for up-to-date...

Following community feedback, Council engaged in an independent road safety audit in relation to the Bon Accord Bridge project. A copy of the audit can be accessed here. Stakeholders are advised that the Road Safety Audit report has been prepared for interpretation by...

 On Friday 20 September 2024, Council will undertake bitumen sealing on sections of Meson Street and Queen Street, between Fielding Street and Wharton Street. Whilst these works are undertaken, traffic control will be in place. Motorists are asked to please observe...

The Regional Arts Development Fund (RADF) is a partnership between the Queensland Government and North Burnett Regional Council, designed to support local arts and culture in regional Queensland. RADF grants are available to foster both emerging and established...

Residents are advised that the Mount Perry potable water dispenser has been repaired and is operational again. We thank you for your patience and understanding whilst repairs were undertaken. If you have any questions, please contact Council on 1300 696 272.

Council is pleased to advise that it will be undertaking repairs to the state-controlled section of Capper Street, Gayndah, which is expected to include repairs to the damaged pavement on both sides of the road near the pharmacy, around the pedestrian islands within...

The Harkness Creek Footbridge has reopened to pedestrians following temporary repairs undertaken by the Department of Transport and Main Roads. Council recognises this is an important matter for the residents of Eidsvold, and the footbridge has been a priority in...

On Monday, 2 September 2024, the bottle tree located in front of the National Australia Bank on Capper Street in Gayndah, was struck by a vehicle and damaged to the extent that it needed to be removed. Thankfully no injuries were sustained by the occupant of the...

Following an incident on the Bruce Highway, Council has been notified that a diversion will be in place through parts of the North Burnett. This includes parts of the Isis and Burnett Highways and will likely increase the volume of traffic in the region, including...

With Monto centenary celebrations well underway, Council will soon commence pressure washing in the Monto CBD. These works are scheduled to begin on 26 August 2024, from 6.00am to 9.00am daily, and are expected to be completed by 9 September 2024. Council will seek to...

Council wishes to advise that the public consultation period regarding the proposed amendments to the North Burnett Regional Council Planning Scheme 2014, as advertised in some local newspapers, had been deferred. At this stage, the consultation period is expected to...

The 2024 annual road reseal program was recently deferred; however, it is currently scheduled to resume in September 2024, weather permitting. The deferral was due to a delayed start and unfavourable weather conditions at the time the program was being undertaken....

The Mundubbera Customer Service and Library Centre will be closed for the remainder of Friday 09 August 2024 due to unforeseen circumstances. Our Contact Centre remains operational during the closure between 8.30am – 4.30pm.  Please call 1300 696 272 for any...

Council is currently engaged in hazard reduction burns throughout the region to mitigate the risk of bushfires during the fire season. A hazard reduction burn has been scheduled at Dallarnil on Saturday 10 August 2024, from 1pm (weather permitting) and is expected to...

Residents are reminded that all towns aside from Mundubbera will have their show holiday on Monday, 12 August 2024. Please note that all customer service and library (CSL) centres, excluding Mundubbera, will be closed for the public holiday. Eidsvold’s Reginald Murray...

With Monto centenary celebrations well underway, Council’s Parks and Open Spaces teams have been working to ensure the town is well presented for residents and visitors. As part of this, several unhealthy, hazardous, or damaging trees have been removed. Most...

Please be advised that Council has had to close the Wolca Reserve amenities block until further notice, due to a failure with the bore. This means that the toilets and water supply are unavailable at the Reserve. While campers and tourists who rely on access to the...

Council wishes to advise that the Eidsvold Customer Service and Library Centre’s hours of operation will be changing. Commencing Monday, 29 July 2024, the centre will be open 8:30am – 11:30am and 12:30pm – 4:30pm, Monday to Friday. Closed Saturday, Sunday and public...

Join grant writer Olivia Everitt for a three-hour Grant Writing for the Arts workshop (beginner-intermediate level). This workshop explores the nuts and bolts of writing successful grant applications. This workshop is suitable for individual artists (of any...

Do you have an idea for an arts, culture or heritage project in your area?  Do you need some tips for writing successful funding applications? Join us for a grant writing workshop in Biggenden facilitated by seasoned expert, Olivia Everitt, where we will unlock the...

Did you know that E-Waste recycling collection services are offered at all waste facilities across the region? Next time you visit your local waste facility, look for the green bins to place your E-Waste so that it can be recycled! What can be placed in E-waste...

The Mundubbera Library and Customer Service Centre and Mundubbera Regional Art Gallery (Art Gallery) will be closed on Wednesday 29 May and Thursday 30 May for maintenance and repairs. Our Contact Centre remains operational during the closure between 8.30am – 4.30pm. ...

Monto Washdown Facility THIS FACILITY HAS REOPENED TO THE PUBLIC. There will be a temporary closure of the Monto Washdown Facility due to unplanned maintenance from Wednesday 22 May 2024. We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause and will endeavour to provide...

North Burnett Regional Council has engaged Downer Road Service to carry out the Reseal Program 2023/24, which commenced Monday 20 May 2024. The road resealing program helps to keep maintenance costs down, extend the life of the underlying road pavement and minimise...

There will be a temporary closure of the Eidsvold Washdown Facility due to planned water maintenance on Monday 20 May 2024. The water will be interrupted between 8am and 12 noon. We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause.