Recognition of Laurence Hebblewhite’s Exceptional Service and Commitment to Local Government Councillors and I would like to express our sincere appreciation to Laurence Hebblewhite, recognising 38 years of exceptional service and commitment to Local Government. Most...
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John Elliott Exhibition, Gifted Country, Opening Event
The Reginald Murray Williams Australian Bush Learning Centre is proud to present John Elliott's photographic works, in his Gifted Country exhibition, opening on Saturday 8 October 2022 at 10:30 am. Live music will be performed by talented musician, Dean Perrett at the...
Keeping Local Government Local Weekly Update – 26 July 2022
Resilient Homes Fund The Resilient Homes Fund is a $741 million program comprising an industry and community education program, resilient household rebuild program, home raising program, voluntary home buy-back program and property level flood information portal....
Public Holiday – Royal Queensland Show
North Burnett residents and visitors to the region are reminded that Monday, 8 August 2022 is the Royal Queensland Show public holiday for the North Burnett Region in Biggenden, Eidsvold, Gayndah, Monto and Mount Perry areas. Council’s Customer Service and Library...
Monday 8 August Public Holiday – Royal Queensland Show
North Burnett residents and visitors to the region are reminded that Monday, 8 August 2022 is the Royal Queensland Show public holiday for the North Burnett Region in Biggenden, Eidsvold, Gayndah, Monto and Mount Perry areas. Council’s Customer Service and Library...
Marshall Langston Rope Halter Making Workshop
Come along and learn the art of rope halter making with Marshall Langston at the Reginald Murray Williams Australian Bush Learning Centre. Be quick and book your spot, as only four places are available: info@rmwilliamscentre.com.au or phone: (07) 4165 7272 Media...
Marshall Langston Belt Making Workshop
Marshall Langston will teach the art of leather belt making in this workshop on Saturday 18 June from 10:00am to 2:00pm at the Reginald Murray Williams Australian Bush Learning Centre. There are currently only 4 spots left. Please email info@rmwilliamscentre.com.au or...
KEEPING LOCAL GOVERNMENT LOCAL WEEKLY UPDATE – 5 April 2022
Agricultural Shows are highlights on our region’s calendar – showcasing the talents, creations and produce of our diverse region. There is something special about the generational tradition of catching up with friends and family at our Shows. With many challenges...
Eidsvold saddles up for a week in the ‘long paddock’
The Eidsvold Cattle Drive are preparing to saddle up again and take to the local stock routes from the 3rd – 9th April, 2022. This event rekindles the history of Martin Snelling, who in 1926 lit campfires for hundreds of miles along the stock routes to Eidsvold....
History, Heritage and Culture
BiggendenGold was discovered in the 1880s and Biggenden grew as a service town to the short-lived gold fields at Paradise and Shamrock. The township of Paradise now lies under the water at Paradise Dam. The Pioneers Walk and Hall of Fame at Beiers Park shares the...