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South Burnett residents and visitors to the region are advised that Monday, 12 August 2024 has been declared a public holiday for the South Burnett region for the purpose of the Royal Queensland Show.

Council would like to advise the community that Kingaroy Memorial Park playground has reopened, however due to the fire there are several areas that will remain fenced off until further notice.

South Burnett Regional Council advises that we will be undertaking shoulder resheeting works along Peterson Drive Taabinga.

South Burnett Regional Council advises that due to vandalism, the Kingaroy Memorial Park’s playground has been closed until further notice.

South Burnett Regional Council is urging the community to “do the right thing” after illegal asbestos dumping was uncovered at the Cloyna Waste Transfer facility last week.

South Burnett Regional Council advises that due to the BaconFest occupation of public areas, Kingaroy Customer Service office and Library will close at 4:00pm on Friday 16 August 2024.

South Burnett Regional Council wishes to advise of the upcoming road closures for BaconFest 2024 from Friday 16 August 2024 to Sunday 18 August 2024.

As part of Council’s Operational Plan 2023/24, a review was undertaken of Council’s halls and facilities booking process.

South Burnett Regional Council is excited to launch the new and improved webpages for “South Burnett Tourist Parks” Bjelke-Petersen and Boondooma Dam Caravan & Recreation Parks.

South Burnett Regional Council is undertaking drainage and shoulder repair works on Bunya Avenue, Bunya Mountains, located at chainage 40 – 750m.

The water feature in the forecourt of the Kingaroy Town Hall is undergoing regular maintenance this week.

With a mixture of high vegetation loads and persistent frosts across parts of Queensland including the South Burnett region, conditions have led to an increased risk of bushfires this season.

Illegal dumping is the unlawful deposit of any type of waste material that is 200 litres or more in volume

Did you know you could apply for a RADF Grant?

South Burnett Regional Council is conducting a coordinated Wild Dog & Feral Pig Control Program. Wild dogs cause livestock losses and kill native fauna.