PUBLIC NOTICE
Special Meeting of Council
In accordance with Section 254C(2)(b) of the Local Government Regulation 2012 (Qld), Quilpie Shire Council hereby gives notice of a Special Meeting of Council to be held as follows:
Date: Wednesday, 5 November 2025
Time: 07:30 AM
Location: Quilpie Shire Council Chambers,
50 Brolga Street, Quilpie QLD 4480
Agenda
The meeting will be open to the public for the consideration of the following items:
Confidential Session:
Following the open session of the meeting, Council will resolve to close the meeting to the public to discuss a confidential item, in accordance with Section 254J(3)(c) of the Local Government Regulation 2012, on the grounds that it relates to the local government’s budget.
Confidential Item for Discussion:
PUBLIC NOTICE
Special Meeting of Council
Quilpie Shire Council
In accordance with Section 254C(2)(b) of the Local Government Regulation 2012 (Qld), Quilpie Shire Council hereby gives notice of a Special Meeting of Council to be held as follows:
Date: Tuesday, 7 October 2025
Time: 10:30 AM
Location: Quilpie Shire Council Chambers, 50 Brolga Street, Quilpie QLD 4480
Purpose:
Council will consider matters relating to :
Coming soon: Exclusion Fencing Restitution Program application resources
Quilpie Shire Council is pleased to see strong interest in the Exclusion Fencing Restitution Program. We’re currently finalising the application process and will be sharing detailed information soon.
The application forms and work plans are undergoing final testing to ensure the process is clear, efficient, and accessible. We’re using feedback from pilot participants to help refine the materials and streamline the experience for all applicants.
The $105 million Exclusion Fence Restitution Program provides grants up to $500,000 to eligible primary producers to rebuild damaged or destroyed fencing and help contain and protect surviving livestock following the Western Queensland Surface Trough and Associated Rainfall and Flooding, commencing 21 March–19 May 2025 event.
We appreciate your patience as we complete the final steps. Further updates including the official launch date and access to application materials will be shared in the coming weeks. In the meantime, eligible landholders can get a head start by:
Registering your interest
Register your interest in the program and sign up for updates on the application process. Click here to register for updates when the application resources are available.
Please note, registering for updates is optional. All key updates and information will also be published on the Quilpie Shire Council website and Facebook page, so you won’t miss out if you choose not to register.
Gathering evidence
Gather evidence of damage (e.g. photos, quotes) to support your application.
This program is jointly funded by the Australian and Queensland Governments under the joint Commonwealth-state Disaster Recovery Funding Arrangements (DRFA).
Pursuant to Section 254B(4) of the Local Government Regulation 2012 (Qld) Quilpie Shire Council advises that the Ordinary Meeting of Council previously scheduled for Tuesday, 18 November 2025, has been rescheduled as follows:
Date: Wednesday, 19 November 2025
Time: 9:30 AM
Location: Quilpie Shire Council Chambers,
50 Brolga Street, Quilpie QLD 4480
Rates Issue – 1 July 2025 to 31 December 2025
Council advises that rate notices for the period 01 July 2025 To 31 December 2025 were issued on 19 August 2025.
Rates are due 5.00pm THURSDAY 18 SEPTEMBER 2025
Please consider BPay and EFT payment clearance timeframes when making payment.
Rates notices have been posted to ratepayers at their last known address. It is the responsibility of the property owner to advise Council of any change of address. Ratepayers who do not receive a rate notice are encouraged to contact Council to receive a copy.
If you are experiencing financial difficulty and cannot pay the rates in full by the due date, you can apply to Council to enter into a payment arrangement to pay rates in smaller, regular payments. For further information please contact Council’s Customer Service Centre on (07) 4656 0500.
Please note that rates notices can now be emailed. If you would like to receive your rates notice via email you can register for e-Rates at https://quilpie.qld.gov.au/register-for-erates
View the notice here
2025 – 2026 RADF FUNDING PROGRAM
Please submit your Round 1 Applications for the 2025/26 RADF Funding Program
•Round 1 Applications close 22nd September 2025
Regional Arts Development Fund (RADF) is a partnership between the Queensland Government and the Quilpie Shire Council to support local arts and culture in regional communities.
Quilpie Shire priorities for the 2025 2026 RADF program under the framework of the Arts and Cultural Plan local priorities are:
1.Our People & Community
A creative, engaged, cohesive community which supports and acknowledges its artists and artisans
2.Our Place
An appealing, attractive Shire with quality arts & Culture facilities and amenities
3.Our Past
Preservation and celebration of our rich natural and cultural heritage
4.Our Partnerships
Productive partnerships and alliances within and external to the Region
5.Our Prosperity
An arts and culture sector that contributes economic value and prosperity
Before submitting an application, please read the RADF program guidelines. RADF Guidelines and Application Forms are available on the Quilpie Shire Council website – www.quilpie.qld.gov.au
Applications to be emailed to tonib@quilpie.qld.gov.au or delivered to QSC Administration Office, 50 Brolga Street, Quilpie 4480
For inquiries contact Quilpie Shire Council on 4656 0500
Missed our recent Community Budget Meetings held around the shire? Here is information on what was discussed and what is proposed in the 2025/26 Budget.
View Community Budget Document here
Council’s Shipping Container Program has now been extended until 01 December 2025. Until this date, Council will waiver the fees associated with the lodgement of building applications for new and existing shipping containers as well as providing associated footing plans. All applications and footing plans for shipping containers after this timeframe will incur fees.
Building approval is required in the following Quilpie Shire zones:
Adavale: Township Zone
Eromanga: Township Zone
Toompine: Township Zone
Cheepie: Township Zone
Quilpie: Township Zone
The Shipping Container Information sheet can be viewed here
To submit a complete application the following documents and information is required:
Once you have all the documents required and completed the DA Form 2, please either send to admin@quilpie.qld.gov.au or drop in to Council Administration. It will then be submitted to the certifier for assessment.
If you have any questions or require assistance in completing the application form, please contact Council on (07) 4656 0500.
https://www.ruralaid.org.au/
Disaster Impact surveys have been activated for the Western Queensland rainfall and flooding (March 2025)
