Vandalism in South Burnett

Published on 10 November 2026

South Burnett Regional Council is frustrated and disappointed by the amount of vandalism that is occurring in the region’s parks and open spaces.

The following parks have been experiencing the most damage:

1. Memorial Park, Kingaroy
2. Queen Elizabeth II Park, Murgon
3. Murgon Skate Park, Murgon
4. Rotary Park, Kingaroy
5. Reg McCallum Park, Nanango

Local parks are being targeted with toilets, playground equipment, memorials and fencing being vandalised, graffitied and property damaged. Vandals are damaging, destroying and stealing from park facilities.  All of these incidents are reported by Council to Queensland Police Service.

Council is currently repairing the significant damage to the Rotunda at Memorial Park, Kingaroy and is working hard to having the Rotunda restored by Remembrance Day.

“Council has a ‘profound dismay and heartbreak,’ regarding this significant and sorrowful damage to the historic tribute Rotunda at Memorial Park in Kingaroy. This damage conveys serious disrespect to all the service men and women who have served the nation,” said Mayor Kathy Duff.

Council is having to install more robust facilities that can handle the vandalism. Council has installed extra security cameras, lighting, stainless steel fixtures and toilet pans. 

Within the past six weeks, Council’s Parks department has received over 30 reports of vandalism, graffiti and property damage to Council owned property in parks. Repairs and cleaning for these incidents have cost Council approximately $14,602.25.

Council urges the community to report any irresponsible behaviour immediately when witnessing or noticing these events. Community members and visitors are encouraged to report all vandalism, graffiti and property damage to Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or Policelink on 131 444 for non urgent incidents.

For further information please contact Council’s Parks team (07) 4189 9100 or email info@sbrc.qld.gov.au.