17-605: Burrum Coast is a national park in the Bundaberg Region and Fraser Coast Region , Queensland , Australia. A wide diversity of plant and animal species is represented in the park. The park is 281 km north of Brisbane . The average elevation of the terrain is 17 metres above sea level. The Burrum Coast National Park was established in 1999 as the amalgamation of the Kinkuna, Woodgate and Burrum River national parks. This Queensland protected areas related article
34-679: A capital value of £157,085, and collected £4597 in rates (in 1908). The indebitness of the town on account of Government loans totals £39,717 13s, the annual repayment being £2532. On 22 November 1913, the Town of Bundaberg was proclaimed a city becoming the City of Bundaberg. On 21 December 1917, the Shire of Barolin was abolished and its area split between the City of Bundaberg and the Shire of Woongarra . Bundaberg grew to 45.2 square kilometres (17.5 sq mi) and
51-452: A mayor representing the whole region. Those elected at the 2024 local government election were: The Bundaberg Region includes the following settlements: Inner Bundaberg area: Outer Bundaberg -Burnett area: Kolan area: North and West Burnett area: Isis area: Other Burnett area: – split with Gladstone Region The populations given relate to the component entities prior to 2008. * The population of
68-612: A merger of the City of Bundaberg with the Shires of Burnett , Isis and Kolan . The Bundaberg Regional Council, which administers the Region, has an estimated operating budget of A$ 89 million. In the 2021 census , the Bundaberg Region had a population of 99,215 people. Prior to the 2008 amalgamation, the Bundaberg Region existed as four distinct local government areas: Local government in
85-631: A population of 1,192, split from Barolin on 22 April 1881 to form the Municipality of Bundaberg under the Local Government Act 1878 . Areas to the south ( Woongarra ) and north ( Gooburrum ) of the Burnett River split from Kolan on 31 December 1885, and Barolin on 30 January 1886 respectively, while on 1 January 1887, the Isis Division further to the south split away from Burrum. Thus by 1887,
102-463: Is a stub . You can help Misplaced Pages by expanding it . Bundaberg Region The Bundaberg Region is a local government area in the Wide Bay–Burnett region of Queensland , Australia, about 360 kilometres (220 mi) north of Brisbane , the state capital. It is centred on the city of Bundaberg , and also contains a significant rural area surrounding the city. It was created in 2008 from
119-569: The Local Government (Reform Implementation) Act 2007 passed by the Parliament of Queensland on 10 August 2007, the City of Bundaberg merged with the Shires of Burnett , Isis and Kolan to form the Bundaberg Region. Although the Commission recommended the council be undivided with ten councillors and a mayor, the gazetted form was that of 10 divisions each electing a single councillor, plus
136-417: The Wide Bay–Burnett region of Queensland , Australia, encompassing the centre and inner suburbs of the regional city of Bundaberg . The city covered an area of 95.5 square kilometres (36.9 sq mi), and existed as a local government entity in various forms from 1881 until 2008, when it amalgamated with several other councils in the surrounding area to form the Bundaberg Region . Local government in
153-475: The Woongarra (the rest of which was merged into the new Shire of Burnett ) was transferred to the City, more than doubling its area and increasing its population by 8,200 in 1991 census terms. On 15 March 2008, under the Local Government (Reform Implementation) Act 2007 passed by the Parliament of Queensland on 10 August 2007, the City of Bundaberg merged with the Shires of Burnett , Isis and Kolan to form
170-505: The 1996 area of Bundaberg in 1991 was 41,219. The Bundaberg Regional Council operate public libraries in Bundaberg Central , Childers , Gin Gin , and Woodgate Beach . 24°49′57.65″S 152°27′35.69″E / 24.8326806°S 152.4599139°E / -24.8326806; 152.4599139 City of Bundaberg The City of Bundaberg was a local government area located in
187-480: The Bundaberg area be rationalised. The Local Government (Bundaberg and Burnett) Regulation 1993 was gazetted on 17 December 1993, and on 30 March 1994, the Shires of Gooburrum and Woongarra were abolished, with most transferred into a new Shire of Burnett . A portion of Woongarra was transferred to the City, more than doubling its area and increasing its population by 8,200 in 1991 census terms. On 15 March 2008, under
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#1732852492020204-531: The Bundaberg area began on 11 November 1879 with the creation of 74 divisions around Queensland under the Divisional Boards Act 1879 . These included the Barolin , Burrum and Kolan divisions. The first eight years saw several areas break away and become self-governing due to increases in local population. The first was Bundaberg itself, which with an area of 4.1 square kilometres (1.6 sq mi) and
221-581: The Bundaberg area began on 11 November 1879 with the creation of the Bundaberg Division as one of 74 divisions around Queensland under the Divisional Boards Act 1879 with a population of 776. On 22 April 1881, a 4.1-square-kilometre (1.6 sq mi) area with a population of 1,192 was split from the Division and incorporated as the Borough of Bundaberg under the Local Government Act 1878 . In 1902,
238-620: The Municipality of Bundaberg and the Barolin, Gooburrum, Isis, Kolan and Woongarra Divisions covered the entire territory of what is now the Bundaberg Region. On 31 March 1903, after the passage of the Local Authorities Act 1902 , the Municipality became a Town while the Divisions became Shires. On 22 November 1913, Bundaberg was proclaimed a City. On 21 December 1917, the Shire of Barolin
255-562: The municipality constructed waterworks and water supply facilities at a cost of £22,492. The reservoir capacity was 6850 ft and the pumping power being 960,000 gallons per 24 hours. With the passage of the Local Authorities Act 1902 , Barolin Division became the Shire of Barolin and the Borough of Bundaberg became the Town of Bundaberg on 31 March 1903. In 1909, the borough was area of 1¾ square miles, with 30 miles of streets, 1400 rate-payers,
272-456: Was abolished and its area split between the City of Bundaberg and the Shire of Woongarra . Bundaberg grew to 45.2 square kilometres (17.5 sq mi) and was united with what was then its entire suburban extent. On 21 November 1991, the Electoral and Administrative Review Commission , created two years earlier, produced its second report, and recommended that local government boundaries in
289-409: Was united with what was then its entire suburban extent. On 21 November 1991, the Electoral and Administrative Review Commission , created two years earlier, produced its second report, and recommended that local government boundaries in the Bundaberg area be rationalised. The Local Government (Bundaberg and Burnett) Regulation 1993 was gazetted on 17 December 1993, and on 30 March 1994, a portion of
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