The Australian Government has invited Quilpie Shire Council to apply for up to $1M in funding under the ‘Drought Communities Program Extension”. Council has resolved to use up to $500,000 of this funding for an exclusion fence subsidy scheme for Quilpie Rural Landholders.
As such Council is inviting applications for a subsidy to the value of $2,500 per k… [Read more]
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]
*Please note: Due to the ongoing drought conditions Council has granted an extension of time for rural landowners in rating categories 6, 8, 9 and 10. The due date for rate payment will be TUESDAY 08 JANUARY 2019. Discount will be allowed if payment is received by 5.00pm on the applicable due date.
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 advise residents that at present, TV Channels 7 and 10 are dropping out from time to time. This is caused by a cable issue and the way the 7/10 transmission is shared on one unit. While Mike Castles has spent time trying to resolve the issue with Ncom (our provider) we now need to await the arrival of new cables. This issu… [Read more]
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.
Quilpie Shire Council request that residents are vigilant in maintaining their yards to help deter vermin and unwelcome animals.