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Are you an experienced or budding entertainer looking for somewhere to perform? North Burnett Regional Council’s new RADF project ‘Busk Out’ may be just the initiative you are looking for!Council has waived the busking licence fee usually required to perform on the street from now until mid 2019. Buskers can now complete a busking licence form and footpath obstruction choosing dates, times and locations they would like to perform and submit for approval. This initiative is open to locals, itinerants and even visiting artists who may be coming to the area. Please visit the ‘Council News’ section of Council’s website
to access the full ‘Busk Out’ media release: www.northburnett.qld.gov.au/busk-out
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www.northburnett.qld.gov.au | Phone 1300 696 272 www.facebook.com/north.burnett.regional.council
POSITIONS VACANT• Nil
TENDERS / EOI• Nil
FLOOD RESTORATION UPDATEOver the next fortnight, flood restoration works will be concentrated in the following locations:Biggenden - Nulla Creek Rd, Paradise Rd, Coringa Hills RdGayndah - Gayndah Mundubbera RdMonto - Clonmel Rd, Kapaldo Rdo, Mungungo Creek RdMt Perry - Mungy RdMundubera - Harding Lane
Monal Rd, Monto under construction. Council acknowledges the Natural Disaster Relief and Recovery Arrangements (NDRRA) funding is a joint Commonwealth and State Government program.
CHRISTMAS LIGHT WINNERSThe North Burnett Christmas Lights Competition winners and runners-up are:
Council would like to congratulate this year’s winners as well as all residents and businesses who shined the light on Christmas by adding a bit of sparkle to their homes and businesses.
Council would like to acknowledge the support of the following community groups for their assistance with judging and delivering the 2018 Christmas Light Competition in their respective townships:
Biggenden Hospital AuxiliaryEidsvold Chamber of Commerce
Gayndah Rotary ClubMonto Magic Tourism Action GroupMount Perry Sport & Rec Club Inc.
Mundubbera Enterprise Association
2019 Australia Day Celebrations Australia Day is the perfect opportunity for residents of the North Burnett to come together to celebrate what’s great about Australia and being Australian. It’s a day for reflection on our achievements and taking pride in our great nation. It’s the day for us to re-commit to making Australia an even better place for the future.The North Burnett Regional Council will be holding Australia Day Celebrations throughout the region, so come and join us on Saturday, 26 January for an Aussie breakfast and congratulate our Australia Day Award recipients! Bring your family, friends and neighbours and help celebrate what makes our nation great!
Biggenden: Memorial Hall - Corner Victoria and Frederick Streets
7.00am Free Aussie Breakfast8.30am Advance Australia Fair Official Ceremony and Presentation of Awards.
Eidsvold: Apex Park – Moreton StreetIn the event of wet weather, Eidsvold Australia Day Celebrations will be held at the Eidsvold Community Hall, 54
Moreton Street.7.00am Free Aussie Breakfast8.30am National Anthem Official Ceremony and Presentation of AwardsMt Perry: Community Hall – Heusman Street
8.00am Free Aussie Breakfast9.30am Official Ceremony / Presentation of Awards
Gayndah: Cullen Park – Cullen AveIn the event of wet weather, Gayndah Australia Day Celebrations will be held at the Gayndah Community Hall,
Capper Street.7.00am Free Aussie Breakfast, Musical Entertainment 8.00am Official Ceremony / Presentation of Awards Monto: Memorial Park / Monto Community Hall
In the event of wet weather, Monto Australia Day Celebrations will be held at the Monto Community Hall, Newton Street.
7.00am Free Aussie Breakfast – Memorial Park9.00am Official Ceremony / Presentation of Awards – Monto Community Hall10.00am Morning TeaMundubbera: Bicentennial Park – Strathdee
StreetIn the event of wet weather, Mundubbera Australia Day Celebrations will be held at the Mundubbera Community
Hall, Lyons Street.8.00am Free Aussie Breakfast & Local Entertainment8.55am Flag Raising Ceremony / National Anthem Opening Prayer for the Community9.15am Presentation of Awards9.45am Morning Tea11.30am Mundubbera Regional Art Gallery 10th Birthday Celebrations / Exhibition Opening / Opening of the traditional owners Useable Art Ping Pong table / Mural Unveiling
2019 COUNCIL MEETING SCHEDULEIn accordance with Local Government Regulation 2012 – section 257, please be advised of the following 2019 Council meeting dates:
Minutes and Agendas can be accessed via Council’s website www.northburnett.qld.gov.au/Council-Meetings
COUNCIL MEETINGSCouncil’s next General Meeting will be held in Monto on Wednesday, 16 January commencing 9am.All members of the public are welcome to attend Council’s Public Question Time, held during Council’s General Meeting from 9:30am to 10:30am. This is an opportunity to bring forth any items that you would like your Councillors to address. Prior indication of your question is appreciatedPlease phone 1300 696 272 (1300 MY NBRC) to discuss with an Executive Support staff member or email [email protected] SOMETHING NOT QUITE RIGHT?
PLEASE LET US KNOW...Council staff are performing checks on all of our assets however, there may be some areas that could be missed. If you notice any damage as you are traveling around the region, report it (with a photo if possible) to Council. You can ring through on 1300 696 272 (1300 MY NBRC), email to [email protected], or even download the ‘snap send solve’ app to your smart device and submit it that way! Your help with reporting these issues will greatly assist Council in repairing our public assets as soon as possible.
FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIALots can happen in between editions of the ‘North Burnett News’ be sure to follow us on Facebook @North.Burnett.Regional.Council or Twitter @NorthBurnettRC to stay up to date in real time.
BIGGENDENBest Residence: Marie Jenner, Craig & Narelle Smith and Justin Vicary & Therese Jones.Best Business: J&M Stradman Painting & Decorating and Tony’s Bobcat and Fencing. EIDSVOLDBest Residence: Mulkentine Family, Peter & Berenice Anderson, Marshall Family and Nathan.Best Business: Burnett Butchery and Eidsvold Newsagency.GAYNDAHBest Residence: Thompson Family, Kreis Family and Shelly Shadford.Best Business: Gunther Retirement Village and Drayton’s Contracting.
MONTOBest Residence: Julianne Mille, Michael & Mary Myles O’Reilly, Ashleigh-Rose Rollings and Val Haggarty.Best Business: Ridgehaven Retirement Complex and The Fox & the Hare – Hair Salon.MT PERRYBest Residence: Roy Bassett, Linda & Gary McIntyre and Loreen & Victor GuirenkoBest Business: Mt Perry Art Group and Mt Perry Grand Hotel.MUNDUBBERABest Residence: Monica Seth, Barry Latza, Noel & Dell Taylor and Sue Dowe.Best Business: Mundubbera Hospital
16 January, General, Monto6 February, General, Eidsvold 27 February, General, Mt Perry 20 March, General, Mundubbera10 April, General, Gayndah1 May, General, Biggenden22 May, General, Monto12 June, General, Eidsvold26 June, Budget & General Meetings, Mt Perry
17 July, General, Mundubbera7 August, General, Gayndah28 August, General, Biggenden9 October, General, Eidsvold30 October, General, Mt Perry20 November, General , Mundubbera11 December, General, Gayndah
