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Council's focus on regional growth and development continued in 2025, with the team marking milestones and highlights throughout the year. Check out all of the projects that were delivered ⬇️

Bundaberg Regional Council is advancing its Safe Spaces, Thriving Places project by working closely with local networks and services. The aim is to better understand and respond to the complex issues of homelessness and antisocial behaviour in the CBD. Mayor Helen...

Expressions of interest are now open to be an Australia Day stallholder at Council’s 2026 Australia Day event at Nielson Park in Bargara.

Childers is stepping into an exciting new chapter 🌟 From 2026, the Childers Visitor Information Centre will transition to a community‑led, volunteer‑powered model.

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.