Community

Bundaberg Regional Council has released its 2026 meeting dates schedule with monthly briefing and ordinary meetings open to the public.

There’s been a flood of positive comments celebrating the announcement that Carolyn Kennedy, Vietnam War veteran and local nurse, will be honoured as part of Council’s Streets of Remembrance Program. Want to nominate someone for a future street naming? Learn more on Council's website: https://bunrc.au/r/Streets-of-Remembrance

Have you visited the Bundaberg Aquatic Centre yet? Manager Caitlin Hird is proud to oversee a facility that has been built to serve swimmers of all ages and abilities. Read her story ⬇️

The Bundaberg Region once again showed its love for local libraries with over 560, 000 loans of physical and digital items in 2025. What was your favourite book of the year? 📖

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.