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Mar 10, 2026

Mar 4, 2026

NWQROC delegation: Advocacy in action in Brisbane

Mar 4, 2026

This week, a North West Queensland Regional Organisation of Councils delegation will be in Brisbane for two days of meetings with State Government Ministers, Members of Parliament and senior departmental representatives.

This delegation brings together mayors, councillors and chief executive officers from across our region, united in a clear purpose – to advocate for North West Queensland and to ensure our communities are front of mind in government decision-making.

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Mar 4, 2026

Jan 27, 2026

Gilbert River Bridge failure again highlights urgent infrastructure gap

Jan 27, 2026

Local leaders from across North West and Far North Queensland say repeated flooding and ongoing safety risks at a key, cross-regional link – the Gilbert River Bridge - highlight the urgent need for a firm funding commitment from state and federal governments to deliver a fit-for-purpose replacement crossing.