The addresses of 134 properties in the Longreach Regional Council area have changed this year, following advice that the amalgamation of bounded localities in the former Longreach Shire have been gazetted by the state. The former bounded localities of Camoola, Chorregon, Ernestina, Maneroo, … [Read more...]
$58 million in Council Infrastructure Grants and Subsidies Up for Grabs
Councils across the state can throw their hat in the ring for a slice of the $58 million worth of local government grants and subsidies on offer from today. Applications open today for the 2019-21 round of the Local Government Grants and Subsidies Program (LGGSP). The funding can be used … [Read more...]
New trade Mentor for Local Councils
A new trade and investment mentor will advise Queensland councils on how to take advantage of opportunities for their communities to encourage greater business links with overseas firms. The Local Government Association of Queensland has appointed former Queensland Trade … [Read more...]
Funding for Councils to Boost Infrastructure Pipeline
The State Government has approved up to $720,000 in grant funding for six South West region councils for infrastructure projects under the round two of the Maturing the Infrastructure Pipeline Program (MIPP). Longreach Regional, Barcaldine Regional, Blackall-Tambo Regional, Barcoo Shire, Paroo … [Read more...]
Council turns an eagle eye on vandalism
Businesses and community assets on Eagle Street will soon enjoy protection against vandalism and anti-social behaviour thanks to new closed-circuit security cameras being installed by Longreach Regional Council this week. Council says it is deploying the cameras in seven locations along Eagle … [Read more...]
New Award to Encourage Women in Local Government
While females are no strangers to our Local Council tables, Minister for Regional Development, Territories and Local Government John McVeigh has announced a new national award to encourage more women into local government. “The ‘Grace Benny Award’ will be added to the national local government … [Read more...]
Meet Our New Councillor
Winton’s newest councillor, Tina Elliott is stepping into her new role with Winton Shire Council. She was the clear winner in the recent by-election to fill the vacancy created when Gavin Baskett stood down as a Councillor to stand and be elected Mayor at the end of 2017. Mayor Baskett … [Read more...]
Council buys local at record levels
Longreach Regional Council says it is spending more money locally than ever before. In its latest quarterly review the Council reported a 42% increase in the amount it spent locally compared with the previous year. Council spent $8,207,274 with local businesses in the Jul-Dec 2017 period, up … [Read more...]
Council water report open for comment
Longreach Regional Council is inviting the community to comment on a draft report into sustainable water security for the region prior to its adoption. The report was commissioned by Council last year and now, after an exhaustive process, consulting firm Cardno has delivered their final … [Read more...]
Council to host first annual “Big Day In”
Longreach Regional Council will take the unprecedented step of gathering its entire workforce together in the same place, at the same time, for a full day of training and professional development on Tuesday 30 January. The ‘Big Day In” has been designed to help employees understand of the breadth … [Read more...]
