Childers State Emergency Service

25/10/2026

For those of us heading down Maryborough and Surrounds way, please read!

☔️FLOOD WARNING! 🚗

With wet weather increasing the risk of flooding, make sure you check the Bureau of Meteorology (BOM) for the latest weather warnings and flood updates before heading out.

⚠️ Never drive through floodwater — it’s dangerous and can be deeper or faster-flowing than it appears.

✅ Check the forecast and warnings at bom.gov.au
✅ Plan your route and allow extra travel time.
✅ If conditions are unsafe, delay your trip.

If it’s flooded, forget it!

Stay safe on the roads and look out for each other. 🧡

https://www.bom.gov.au/warning/flood-warning/IDQ20790

Forecasts and observations for oceans, rivers and lakes, heatwaves, tropical cyclones, aviation, space, alpine areas and more

25/10/2026

Make a difference in your community, learn new skills and be there to assist when it matters most.
Join the State Emergency Service.
https://www.ses.qld.gov.au/join-us

25/10/2026

We have received upwards of 175-200mm of rain in our area over the past 3 days. If you need storm or flood assistance, call 132 500 for assistance from the SES.

A storm has damaged your roof? A tree has fallen onto your home? Floodwater is threatening to enter your property?

For non-life-threatening storm and flood emergency assistance, contact the Queensland SES.

📞 Call 132 500
💻 Request help online: https://www.132500.qld.gov.au/
📱 You can also use the SES Assistance QLD app.

If a situation becomes life-threatening, call 000 immediately.

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#132500

24/10/2026

Yesterday we said goodbye to one of our units members. After 21 years of service there was lots of friendships, call outs, time, and love. Rest easy now Col, your service is complete and we have it from here.

Today we said goodbye to a valued member of Bundaberg SES Unit Colin Kimball. His 21 years of dedicated service to the SES is very much appreciated.
Our thoughts are with his family.

04/10/2026

If you’re interested in your local SES group or unit and what we do for the community, there is an information session happening soon!

EVER WONDERED WHAT IT’S LIKE TO VOLUNTEER WITH THE SES?

Come along, meet the team and find out how you can get involved!

Whether you’re interested in field-based roles like storm damage and temporary repairs, flood boat operations and searches, or non-field roles like community education, incident management, communications and supporting the team behind the scenes — there’s a place for you.

🚨 Volunteer Information Session
📅 Wednesday 14 October
⏰ 6:00–7:30 pm
📍 Bundaberg SES HQ, 7 Kendalls Rd, Branyan

No experience needed — just come along and find out what SES volunteering is all about.

04/10/2026

Please see QPS post regarding detours currently in place

BOOYAL: Bruce Highway closure between Apple Tree Creek and Booyal
Detours are in place: Northbound traffic is being diverted via Childers Road into Bundaberg, then back out to Gin Gin.
Southbound traffic is being diverted via Booyal Dallarnil Road, onto the Isis Highway, and into Childers.
Drivers are urged to follow all signage, allow extra travel time, and drive to conditions.

01/10/2026

Bruce Highway is closed north of Childers due to a grass fire. The highway is closed in both directions near Adies Road just after the Bundaberg exit whilst emergency crews respond to a large grass fire.

23/09/2026

Get prepared for storms, fires, floods and other emergencies with our FREE Get Ready Queensland Week events! 🌧️🔥

Come along, learn some simple ways to prepare your household and community and enjoy some light refreshments at our disaster preparedness sessions.

📍Childers
Tuesday 6 October, 9.30 – 10.30 am
Isis Cultural Centre

📍Gin Gin
Wednesday 7 October, 2 – 3 pm
Gin Gin Neighbourhood Centre

📍Bundaberg Bunnings
Thursday 8 October, 9 am – 1 pm
Community engagement event

📍 Woodgate
Friday 9 October, 2 – 3.30 pm
Woodgate Community Hall

All events are FREE and everyone is welcome!

Come along, get informed and Get Ready Queensland!

Supported by the Queensland Government’s Get Ready Queensland program. For more information, visit getready.qld.gov.au.

30/08/2026

Well done to the best SES unit in Queensland. It has been awesome to assist the Unit as a whole in our times of local disaster and emergency need. A massive thank you and well done to all of our members who have taken their time out to train up members, help our community in the aftermath of storms, undertake community awareness activities, undertake land search and rescue, and flood boat activites.

A massive well done, and THANK YOU for all your time and effort that you commit to become part of the best SES Unit in Queensland!

30/07/2026

UPDATE - FOUND

Have you seen Dorothy?

UPDATE: The missing person has been located safe and well.
The media and the public are thanked for their assistance.

https://mypolice.qld.gov.au/news/2026/07/31/missing-woman-bundaberg-west/