Published on 19 March 2026
To facilitate a coordinated approach to community recovery, the South Burnett Local Disaster Recovery Group (LDRG) is currently in Stand Up activation which includes all three recovery sub-committees covering economic, human and social, environment and infrastructure areas.
The South Burnett Local Disaster Recovery Group met Tuesday 17 March 2026 and faces the task of coordinating short and medium-term relief and assistance.
Recovery Chair Cr Danita Potter said, “I urge the community to complete our Community Impact Survey, which will help to collate important information and to identify impacts to our community and recovery needs. Please visit the Disaster Dashboard and click on the Recovery tab.”
“The LDRG has secured the support of BlazeAid to assist the region across the rural sector with fencing restoration as ground conditions improve”, said Mayor Kathy Duff.
The LDRG runs in parallel to the South Burnett Local Disaster Management Group (LDMG) and assists with the transition arrangements from response to relief. Another purpose of the Recovery Committee is to provide guidance and support to Council on issues and barriers that affect the recovery process and provide advice on the development and implementation of strategies that will deliver positive outcomes for the impacted areas.
Primary producers and small businesses are now eligible for disaster grants through the Queensland Rural and Industry Development Authority (QRIDA). The grants are provided to support primary producers with the costs associated in the clean-up and reinstatement of a primary production enterprise that has suffered direct damage as a result of the disaster event. For more information, including eligibility and how to apply, visit QRIDA’s website, or call 1800 623 946.
Cr Danita Potter, Mayor Kathy Duff and Cr Deb Dennien