Latest News
ABC Heywire Workshop – 4 July
Calling all young writers & changemakers! This July, the ABC Heywire team are facilitating an online Storytelling Workshop at the North Burnett Libraries. Heywire is a storytelling competition for people aged 16-22 living in regional, rural and remote Australia....
Council Appoints Interim Chief Executive Officer
North Burnett Regional Council has appointed Mr Craig Matheson as the interim Chief Executive Officer following a Special Council Meeting held on June 12, 2024. Mayor Les Hotz welcomed Mr Matheson’s appointment, which followed a panel selection process, and the...
Council is Delivering a Safer Gayndah-Mount Perry Road
Funding from the Queensland Government’s Transport Infrastructure Development Scheme (TIDS) will help North Burnett Regional Council deliver a 1.6-kilometre upgrade to the Gayndah Mount Perry Road at Mingo. Les Hotz, Mayor of North Burnett Regional Council, said that...
Camerata – QLD’s Chamber Orchestra to share the joy of music in the North Burnett
Queensland’s Orchestra, Camerata, brings delight to regional Queensland through their annual tour and are set to spread the joy of music to the North Burnett in May. Audiences will experience the 15-piece orchestra of Camerata in Concert in Mundubbera on Thursday 30...
Public Notices
Monto Washdown Facility – Temporary Closure for Maintenance
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...
Road Reseal Program 2023/24
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...
Impounded Items – Moonford – 13 May 2024
The following goods were impounded recently by Council under Section 36 of the North Burnett Regional Council Local Law 1 (Administration) 2011. The items were removed from land under the control of Council on Cania Gorge Road, Moonford (images below). The owner of an...
Eidsvold Washdown Facility Maintenance Temporary Closure
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.
Weekly Update from Mayor Hotz
Mayors Weekly Update – 20 February 2024
Heightened Risk of Ross River FeverQueensland Health is warning of a heightened risk of Ross River virus infection across the state after surveillance activities revealed a sharp rise in detections of mosquitoes carrying the virus. What can you do to protect yourself...
Mayor’s Update 13 February 2024
Council Online Fleet Auction Council’s online fleet auction will take place from February 16 - 20, 2024. Details of the items for auction, including light and heavy fleet and various small equipment, can be viewed in the online catalogue, which can be accessed from...
KEEPING LOCAL GOVERNMENT LOCAL WEEKLY UPDATE 7 February 2024
Governor General Visit to the Region This week, we have welcomed Her Excellency the Honourable Dr. Jeannette Young AC PSM, and Professor Nimmo to the region. The Vice-Regal couple spent time visiting hospitals, schools and businesses, as well as meeting community...
KEEPING LOCAL GOVERNMENT LOCAL WEEKLY UPDATE – 12 December 2023
As 2023 draws to an end, I would like to take this opportunity to reflect on the past twelve months. I want to express my sincere thanks to our community for supporting me as I faced a difficult year personally. Life can take unpredictable turns and we are faced with...
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.