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We’re Ready to Transform Our Region – But first… THE STATE GOVERNMENT NEEDS TO GO BACK TO BASICS
Leaders from across Queensland’s North West are calling on the State Government to go back to basics as it develops a Regional Transformation Strategy and Implementation Plan for the region.
NWQROC WELCOMES MORNINGTON SHIRE
At today's NWQROC Board meeting in Mount Isa we were pleased to confirm membership of Mornington Shire Council. NWQROC now proudly represents all 11 local councils across the North West Queensland region.
Action on housing to benefit remote Qld communities
The 22 member councils of the Western Queensland Alliance of Councils (WQAC) now have completed Local Housing Action Plans, designed to help address the housing challenges facing regional and remote Queensland.
Developing Northern Australia Conference Darwin 2023
NWQROC Executive Officer Greg Hoffman PSM represented the region at the Developing Northern Australia Conference 2023 (DNAC) in Darwin 23-26 July, talking enabling infrastructure for Queensland’s north west as part of Northern Australia.
NWQROC WELCOMES NEW MEMBER COUNCIL
At today's virtual NWQROC Board meeting we were pleased to confirm membership of Croydon Shire Council. NWQROC now proudly represents the 10 local councils of North West Queensland.
Investment in NWQ Region’s Biosecurity on Agenda at Meeting with Minister
Representatives from NWQROC and Southern Gulf NRM met with the Agriculture Minister and senior executives with the Department of Agriculture in Brisbane this week.
Increased support for flood-hit NWQ region needed now
Leaders from across North West Queensland are calling on State and Federal governments to step up support for the flood-hit people, business and industry dealing with growing devastation in Queensland’s north west.
WQAC Delegation to Brisbane and Canberra
Representatives from NWQROC joined WQAC colleagues as part of delegations to State and Federal government in March 2023.
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.
WQAC Assembly 2022 - Date Claimer
Mayors, Deputy Mayors, Chief Executive Officers, Stakeholders and Sponsors are invited to attend the WQAC Assembly 2022 in Charleville.
North West Regional Resilience Strategy update
The North West Regional Resilience Strategy developed by the Queensland Reconstruction Authority (QRA) is set to be released in early 2022 - delivering a locally-led and regionally-coordinated blueprint to strengthen disaster resilience.
NWQ Flood Warning Infrastructure Network project update
The Queensland Reconstruction Authority’s Flood Infrastructure Network (FWIN) project, facilitated by NWQROC for North West Queensland, is making great progress and on track to be finalised in June 2022. The project is jointly funded by the Australian and Queensland governments.
Doomadgee and Burketown host final 2021 Board meeting
Wrapping up another busy year, NWQROC held its final board meeting in Doomadgee and Burketown on 2-3 December. This was a great opportunity for attendees to travel to this wonderful corner of our region to meet face to face.