Queensland’s 77 councils need mayors and councillors that reflect the diversity of our communities. By becoming a councillor, or even just running for election, you can make a positive difference to your local community. All candidates for the March 2020 election need to complete free online training. Alternatively, you may be able to access a […]
READ MOREDental Truck – Quilpie
The Dental Truck will be in Quilpie Monday 18 November and Tuesday 19 November at the footy field. The Dental Truck will be offering all the general dental services including: – general checkups/cleans – fillings – crowns and bridges – extractions – dentures Register for an appointment by filling out the form here: bit.ly/trucknp You […]
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Residents and visitors are advised that Council will be conducting an aerial and on-ground Wild Dog Baiting Program commencing 06 November 2019 and continuing throughout the month. Town Commons are not included in the baiting program, however care should be taken when exercising dogs and other animals. This is a necessary and planned program aimed […]
READ MOREMedia release – Thriving Cohesive Community Grants
Minister for Communities Coralee O’Rourke today (29 October) announced the first tranche of the Thriving Cohesive Communities grants – totalling $900,000 – opened on 25 October and will close on 25 November, with the second tranche totalling more than $2 million expected to open in November. A total of $3 million in grants will be […]
READ MORENotice of Change to Council Meeting Date
In accordance with the provisions of Section 277 (4) of the Local Government Regulation 2012, notice is hereby given of a change to the scheduled Ordinary Meeting of Council for November 2019. The November Ordinary Meeting of Council will be held in the Council Boardroom, 50 Brolga Street, Quilpie on Friday 15 November commencing at […]
READ MOREAustralia Day Awards 2020
On 26 January 2020, Australians all around the country will celebrate what’s great about Australia. We would like you to help us celebrate what’s great about our community by nominating someone you know for an Australia Day Award. The Quilpie Shire Council Australia Day Awards will recognise members of our community who have made an […]
READ MORENeed help to pay your electricity or gas bills?
Need help to pay your electricity or gas bills? You have rights. Stronger protections are now available to households having trouble paying their energy bills. The Australian Energy Regulator has taken action to assist vulnerable customers experiencing payment difficulties by introducing an enforceable Customer Hardship Policy Guideline. Energy retailers have important responsibilities in helping vulnerable […]
READ MOREOngoing Water Main Upgrade
Residents are advised that Council continues to undertake water mains replacement works in Quilpie. Please be advised that from early October to December 2019, there will be regular road closures and water supply interruptions in all of Pegler Street and Buln Buln Street from Winchu to Galah. Council’s planned water main replacement program will, over […]
READ MORESmall Business and Rural Financial Counselling Service
The primary role of the Small Business Rural Financial Counselling Service Program is to support small businesses in drought impacted areas who are experiencing hardship associated with the long standing drought conditions, and have no alternative source of impartial support. For further information on this free scheme and the free Rural Financial Counsellor Scheme visit […]
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