Quilpie Shire Council is pleased to announce the opening of two grant opportunities, the Local Business Innovation Fund (LBIF) and the VAST Television Transition Grant. For mor information please see below or contact Deputy Director of Business and Community Development, Corey Richards on 4656 0509.

The Local Business Innovation Fund (LBIF) is a two‑year competitive grant program established by Quilpie Shire Council to support local businesses in innovating, growing, and improving their long-term sustainability.

Local Business Innovation Fund (LBIF)

The VAST Television Transition Grant is intended to assist residents in preparing for the cessation of Council‑operated television re‑transmission services on the 04th of December 2026, by contributing to the cost of purchasing and installing necessary equipment such as set‑top boxes and satellite dishes.

VAST Television Transition Grant

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, 1 April 2026

Time:                          08:30 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:

• Development Application — Building Works Assessable against the Planning Scheme for a Dwelling House on a Local Heritage Place at Lot 1 on RP177507, 17 Buln Buln Street, Quilpie; and
• Community Assistance Grant Application — Quilpie Diggers Race Club, 2026 Quilpie Cup; and
• Community Assistance Grant Application — Adavale Sport and Recreation Association, 2026 Adavale’s Muster In The Mulga.