North Burnett Regional Council

Welcome to the North Burnett Regional Council website!

The North Burnett is located in Queensland, approximately four hours drive north of Brisbane and one hour west of Bundaberg. The region encompasses six main townships - Biggenden, Eidsvold, Gayndah, Monto, Mt Perry and Mundubbera which service around twenty-five villages and farming catchments.

Latest News

Drivers urged to avoid major cycle event route (27/08/2010)

With more than 1000 cyclists taking part in Cycle Queensland 2010, motorists are being asked to avoid roads being used for the mass cycling event. (Read more)

Three-phase power coming to Mt Perry soon (01/09/2010)

The final stage of work on the $5.3 million project to bring three-phase power to Mt Perry township is under way. (Read more)

Tribunal will decide Councillor remuneration (31/08/2010)

The Local Government Remuneration and Discipline Tribunal (an independent entity) is currently making its annual determination on the remuneration for all local government Mayors, Deputy Mayors and Councillors in Queensland. (Read more)

Caretaker Mode affecting start of North Burnett Regional Council projects (31/08/2010)

With results of the election still in limbo, the North Burnett Regional Council has delayed projects due to a freeze on federal funding. (Read more)

Upcoming Events

9 Sep 2010 - Biggenden QCWA Craft Group "Show & Tell"Biggenden QCWA Craft Group "Show & Tell" Day at Biggenden Show Hall. For more information, please contact Di on 4129 9297.

9 Sep 2010 - GPS & Field Data Collection TechniquesBurnett Mary Region Healthy Habitats Program - 'GPS and Field Data collection techniques' Monto Workshop Thursday, 9 September 2010 9am to 4pm. Field day Friday, 10 September 9am to 2pm. For more information contact Rachael at the Burnett Mary Regional Group on 4181 2999.

10 Sep 2010 - Anglican Spring FairCommences at 11am and includes a luncheon, floral and cookery competitions and entertainment. Contact Nancy Peardon on 4166 1498.

11 Sep 2010 - Biggenden MarketsHeld on the 2nd Saturday of the month in Lions Park. Contact Wyn Wendt on 4127 1242 or 4127 1294.

11 Sep 2010 - Mount Perry Dump Truck PullContact Amanda Tel: (07) 4156 2222

11 Sep 2010 - Monto - Native Bee WorkshopBurnett Mary Region Healthy Habitats Program - 'Native Bee Workshop' Numbers limited. Lunch included. RSVP by 5 September 2010. For more information contact Rachael at the Burnett Mary Regional Group on 4181 2999.

11 Sep 2010 - Monogorilby Camp Oven & EntertainmentMonogorilby Camp Oven and Entertainment. For more information please contact Sheryl Barker on 4165 8121 or email sher-mb15@bigpond.com

11 Sep 2010 - Mt Perry Dump Truck PullWin $1,000 for your team. Open, High and Primary School Categories. HAVE YOU GOT WHAT IT TAKES? - Teams of either 12 men, 16 women or 14 high school students (mixed teams)can compete to be the fastest to pull a mine dump truck (unloaded and with the brake off) over 20m. - Primary school teams of 8 students can pull a fire truck over 10m - fastest team wins! Money raised from this charity events ensures the continuation of worthwhile programs for youth in our local community, particularly those who are considered at risk of self harm. For more information please contact Amanda on 4156 2222.

11 Sep 2010 - Monto All Breeds Bull SaleHeld at the Monto Saleyard complex. Contact Monto Cattle and Country on 4166 1662.

14 Sep 2010 - Biggenden QCWA Tombola & HoyBiggenden Queensland Country Womens Association Tombola & Hoy.

15 Sep 2010 - Monto Spring Store Cattle SaleHeld at the Monto Saleyard Complex. Contact Monto Cattle & Country on 4166 1662.

17 Sep 2010 - Wetlands Assessment Technique WorkshopBurnett Mary Region Healthy Habitats Program - 'Wetlands Assessment Technique Workshop' 9am to 3pm For more information contact Rachael at the Burnett Mary Regional Group on 4181 2999.

18 Sep 2010 - Mundubbera MarketsHeld on the 3rd Saturday of the month in the Uniting Church grounds, Stuart-Russell Street. Contact Jan Newman 4165 4528 or Lloyd Duffin 4165 3377.

18 Sep 2010 - Monto Saloon Car Club - 40 Year ReunionThe reunion will be held at the Monto Sports Complex in Dalton Street starting with meet and greet at 11.00am. Lunch, afternoon tea and dinner will follow. If you or your family were part of the club, or were part of neighbouring clubs and are interested in coming please do. Meal tickets will be available from Fleming's Auto in Lister St. Monto from 1st July, 2010. Further details please phone Helen Thomas 41663274 or 0427435731 or email helentho48@bigpond.com.

20 Sep 2010 - Biggenden QCWA 'Hats & High Tea'Biggenden Queensland Country Womens Association "Hats & High Tea".