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Regional Biosecurity Plan a first for North West Queensland
Weeds and pests don’t stop at council boundaries and the 10 councils of North West Queensland (NWQ) are taking a united approach to tackling issues and enhancing our landscapes across the region with a new Regional Biosecurity Plan developed by Southern Gulf NRM with councils launched in Julia Creek today.
Western Queensland councils ready for housing action
Carpentaria and Flinders shire part of six Local Housing Action Plans for councils across Western Queensland have been unveiled to tackle housing challenges in rural and remote communities.
North West Flood Warning Network Infrastructure Complete
Residents across North West Queensland will be better-prepared for flooding with Queensland Reconstruction Authority’s Flood Infrastructure Network project, facilitated by NWQROC for NWQ, completing major upgrades to the region's flood warning network.
NWQ Represented at Housing Summit
NWQROC Chair, Mayor Jack Bawden, attended the Queensland Housing Summit hosted in Brisbane on 20 October 2022.
Kennedy candidates have their say at NWQROC event
Three candidates contesting the seat of Kennedy at the upcoming federal election participated in a Q&A session hosted by North West Queensland Regional Organisation of Councils in Mount Surprise yesterday.
WQAC2022 Assembly Communique
“Out West Where the Stars are Brightest” was the theme of the 2022 Western Queensland Alliance of Councils (WQAC) Assembly where a record 205 delegates, sponsors, government and industry participants convened at the Charleville Town Hall from Wednesday 9th to Friday 11th March.
Now’s the time to boost our COVID fighting advantage
Leaders from across the nine councils of North West Queensland are urging locals to boost our COVID fighting advantage to reduce the impact of COVID in our communities as virus infection rates climb in the region.
Don't get caught out this wet season
As the peak period for natural disasters heats up, the nine councils of North West Queensland have launched a campaign to help residents and visitors be better prepared for cyclones, floods and severe storms with easily accessible, local information and resources.