Quilpie Shire Council invites Expressions of Interest for Participation in a Strategic Planning Workshop. This workshop is specifically aimed at Not-For-Profit organisations.

Hosting of this workshop will be determined by registered community interest. Expression of Interest close March 8, 2019 at 5:00pm.

View the notice here

Quilpie Shire Library is hosting an Aussie Animal Day on Friday 1 March from 10:30am – 11:30am for under 5’s. There will be craft, songs, food and fun.

For full details view the poster here

 

Residents are advised that due to the upgrade of the oval at John Waugh Park, this facility will be closed until further notice.  Please stay off the oval surface whilst works are being undertaken.  For further information please contact Council’s Customer Service Centre on (07) 4656 0500.

Residents are advised that Council will be conducting a public meeting on Friday 22 February 2019 in Eromanga. Councillors and senior staff will be available to discuss various issues, concerns and suggestions from the Eromanga Community. This meeting will be held at the Royal Hotel Eromanga at approximately 9:30am.

The full public notice can be viewed here

Interested groups are now invited to apply for RADF Round 2 for 2018-2019. Please note that the closing date for applications is Friday 22 February 2019. Please view the advertisement below. RADF information, program Guidelines and Application Forms are located on our website at https://quilpie.qld.gov.au/about/community/arts-culture/ RADF Advertisement … [Read more]

Please see the two public notice regarding the times for After School Craft and Youth Centre Activities for 2019.

After School Craft

Youth Centre Activities

 

Quilpie Shire Council would like to inform the public that there have been two incidents at the Quilpie landfill involving fires over the past few weeks. The general waste pit has been purposely set alight by unknown persons to burn off materials. Council would like to reinforce that this activity is strictly prohibited and offenders will be prosecuted. The… [Read more]

If you are currently living in a drought-affected area in QLD, NSW, ACT, VIC or SA, please feel free to reach out. Ways to reach The Salvation Army: Call our assistance line:  1300 551 030 (available 24-hours) Online: Go to salvos.org.au/drought and fill out  an assistance form Local Salvos:  Find the closest Salvation Army church or centre  to you at sa… [Read more]

Due to the ongoing water mains replacement works, Brolga Street between Gyrica and Chipu Streets, Quilpie, will be closed to heavy vehicles from 07 January to 28 February 2019.  Works will be undertaken between 6am and 6pm Monday to Friday with the closure affecting all westbound traffic towards Eromanga.   A detour will be in place so please observe sign… [Read more]

If you or someone you know is aged between 15 and 25 and is or will be enrolled to study a full-time agriculture-based course during 2019 you may wish to apply for the Wal Dunsdon Memorial Scholarship. Applications online have been extended to 28 February 2019 at https://cef.org.au/foundations/paroo/

View the full advertisement here

Red Cross has partnered with Queensland Country Women’s Association, and are offering assistance to drought affected farmers of up $5,000. If you think that you are eligible please download the application here. Alternatively , you can apply online at qcwa.org/what-we-do/public-rural-crisis-fund or call the Queensland Country Women’s Associatio… [Read more]

Residents are advised that Council continues to undertake water mains replacement works.
Please be advised that between mid-October and December 2018, there will be regular road closures and water supply interruptions in Buln Buln Street. Please view the full notice here

Quilpie Shire Council would like to remind residents that swimming pools above or below ground must comply with the Australian pool safety standards. The pool safety standard covers such things as the height and strength of barriers, mandatory non-climbable zones, gates and their latching requirements and preventing direct access from a building into a pool … [Read more]

Council would like to remind residents that the lighting of fires at any Council controlled landfill is not permitted. All fires are to be reported to Council’s Technical Officer – Phone: 0437 925 263

For further details please view the full Public Notice here

Quilpie residents are advised that Council are currently working to replace ageing and deteriorating water mains. This water main replacement program will assist in reducing the number of service interruptions experienced by consumers and will increase water pressure and equalise flow rates.

View the full details here 

Quilpie Shire Council request that residents are vigilant in maintaining their yards to help deter vermin and unwelcome animals.

View the full notice here