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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.
NWQ Councils welcome new transport service contracts
The Mayors of North West Queensland have welcomed the Queensland Government’s confirmation of its new five-year regional transport service contracts for four of North West Queensland’s essential air and coach services.
New study reveals housing in demand in North West Queensland
The Western Queensland Alliance of Councils today released its WQAC Housing Solutions Study - To build and grow the potential of Western Queensland. The study reveals the increasing demand for housing in the North West region, which is only set to grow.
Roads, connectivity, housing: Western Qld leaders assemble to focus on building blocks for the future
More than 180 delegates including leaders from across Western Queensland and senior State and Federal government representatives are set to gather in Richmond from 17 – 19 May for the 2021 Western Queensland Alliance of Councils (WQAC) Assembly.
NWQ top issues and opportunities on monthly board meeting agenda
Connecting via Zoom this morning, NWQROC held its monthly board meeting.
Local leaders from across the nine councils of NWQROC came together for our monthly board meeting.
Western Queensland councils unite to tackle region's top issues at Assembly
Statement from Western Queensland Alliance of Councils:
Medical supplies, health workers and essential equipment are amongst the long list of critical services that are potentially now out of reach for remote and regional communities in Western Queensland with Regional Express (Rex) suspending all services across the State indefinitely.
Mayors from across Western Queensland have expressed their disappointment in Rex’s decision and have called on the Queensland Government to deliver a solution as a matter of urgency.
Bumper agenda in McKinlay for NWQROC board meeting
It was a full house for our monthly Board meeting over the past two days in Julia Creek.