Tourism is booming across Bundaberg and the Southern Great Barrier Reef 🌴🐠
New data from Tourism Research Australia shows our region is heading into another strong summer season.
Christmas Waste Services Update 🎄
On 25 December, all waste facilities will be closed, except the Bundaberg Waste Management Facility (University Drive) which will be open from 7 am – 1 pm.
✔️ Boxing Day and New Year’s Day: Bundaberg Waste Management Facility will operate as normal.
✔️ All other waste facilities will follow standard business hours outside of public holidays.
❌ Bundaberg and Qunaba Tip Shops will be closed 27–28 December.
If you're visiting a waste facility during this busy period, please remember to separate your loads beforehand to help keep things moving smoothly.
🗑️ Kerbside collections will start earlier than usual on public holidays. To avoid missed pickups, put bins out the night before your normal collection day.
Bundaberg Regional Council is calling on residents, traders and staff to share their experiences of the Bundaberg CBD through the Safe Spaces, Thriving Places survey.
The project recognises the importance of the city centre as the heart of the community...
📢 Have Your Say – Bundaberg Health and Enterprise Precinct Plan
We’re seeking community feedback on a proposed amendment to the Bundaberg Regional Council Planning Scheme to guide planning around the new Bundaberg Hospital.
✅ Submissions close 4:45 pm, Friday 19 December 2025.
Bundaberg Regional Council is seeking to engage the services of an experienced stock contractor to supply livestock control and injured wildlife services to the region.