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North Burnett Regional Council Unveils “A Plan for Generations”
The North Burnett Regional Council (NBRC) has today released its new Corporate Plan and 2021-2022 Budget. Following an extraordinary community consultation tour, Acting Mayor, Councillor Robbie Radel said ‘A Plan for Generations’ sets the strategic direction for a...
Council’s Sustainable Local Government Plan
“A sustainable council may not equal a sustainable community” As a Local Government, it is our responsibility to deliver core community services while we also fill gaps in essential services at a grassroots level. It is a wide-ranging and holistic approach which...
A Blow for the North Burnett as State Government Delivers Slap in the Face Over Services Crisis
The State Government is refusing to acknowledge the grave financial challenges facing the North Burnett region despite receiving a petition highlighting a services sustainability crisis. Acting Mayor, Councillor Robbie Radel slammed a letter from the Hon. Steven Miles...
Local Government Illegal Dumping Partnerships Program extends to the North Burnett
Council is tackling the issue of illegal dumping throughout the region with the help of the Local Government Illegal Dumping Partnerships Program (LGIDPP). The LGIDPP has funded a full-time Compliance Officer who will work across the three (3) local government areas...
North Burnett Community Petition Tabled in State Parliament
North Burnett community petition tabled in State Parliament as financial crisis looms over Queensland Local Government. The North Burnett Regional Council has applauded an overwhelming community response to the financial crisis facing the local government and the...
Sewer Manhole Spraying to commence in June
North Burnett residents are advised that sewerage manholes throughout the townships of Biggenden, Eidsvold, Gayndah, Monto and Mundubbera will be sprayed by a local contractor from Monday, 7th June through to Friday, 18th June 2021, between the hours of 7am and 6pm....
Managing the Risk of Bats and Flying Foxes in Community
Roosting flying foxes are once again in Council’s spotlight. Council is working with the Department of Environment and Science to monitor a significant colony of Little Red flying foxes on the outskirts of Mundubbera. This colony of flying foxes is increasing in size...
Reading of Water Meters
North Burnett Regional Council advises residents that Council staff will commence reading water meters for the period to 30 June, 2021 from 16 June 2021 to 14 July 2021. To ensure your meter is read, residents are advised to: 1. Ensure the area around the meter is...
Playgrounds for all to enjoy
Continuing with the park upgrades that we have seen in our towns throughout the North Burnett over the past year. Upgrades have now commenced in Bicentennial Park, Mundubbera and Apex Park, Eidsvold to add new all abilities play equipment for everyone to enjoy. The...
Extraordinary Community Campaign Launched to Project Future of the North Burnett
The North Burnett Regional Council (NBRC) is calling on all members of the community to unite in a bid to protect the future of jobs and services locals rely on. Tonight, the Council launched the first of six extraordinary “Between a Rock and a Hard Place” information...
Maintaining our Community Halls
With the external painting of the Gayndah Hall in full swing, we have more upgrades happening in our Community Halls across the region. Maintenance and upgrade works will soon begin on Council halls in Biggenden, Mount Perry, and Mundubbera. Biggenden Community Hall...
Council Facilities Temporarily closed Thursday, 8 April 2021
The Customer Service and Library Centres (including Services Australia self-help services) will be closed from 11.30am Thursday, 8 April 2021. Biggenden, Monto and Mt Perry Waste Management Facilities will also be closed from 12 noon Thursday, 8 April 2021. ...