The South West Queensland Regional Organisation of Councils (SWQROC) has today released a comprehensive Study into the Impacts of Carbon Farming in South West Queensland Communities.
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Mayors from Queensland’s South West have welcomed the establishment of Queensland’s first Cross-Border Commissioner announced by Premier Miles in Parliament this week, with Queensland Police Union president Ian Leavers taking up the inaugural position.
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Mayors from Queensland’s south west have welcomed the 2024 State Budget $3 million commitment to the establishment of a new Cross Border Commissioner.
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The 4th Western Queensland Alliance of Councils Assembly (WQAC2023) was held in Winton this week, bringing together the 24 Western Queensland councils, senior representatives from Federal and State government, and leading industry, academia and business networks.
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Raising support and growing networks with Ministers, Opposition members, Director Generals and Peak Body Senior Officials to shape policy and deliver outcomes for SWQ, SWQROC members once again travelled to Brisbane as a united group.
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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.
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Securing support for critical issues in SWQ with Federal Ministers, Senators, Opposition Members and key organisations was the goal when SWQROC members travelled to Canberra in March ahead of the Federal Budget.
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Representatives from SWQROC joined Western Queensland Alliance of Councils (WQAC) colleagues as part of delegations to State and Federal government on 8-9 March 2023.
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Paroo and Murweh shires are part of the first six Local Housing Action Plans for councils across Western Queensland that have been unveiled to tackle housing challenges in rural and remote communities.
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A year after creating global interest in a special New Homeowner Grant designed to encourage new home building, Quilpie Shire Council has confirmed that they will continue offering the grant, as well as revealing plans to offer more housing and land in the Outback region.
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SWQROC Chair, Mayor Samantha O’Toole, joined attendees from all levels of government, industry and housing stakeholders at the Queensland Housing Summit in Brisbane.
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There is strong demand for new roadhouse and/or service station developments across the region and a number of sites have been identified for this use.
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South West Queensland has officially stepped into the foodie arena with the region hosting a first ever dining experience last week featuring a high-end menu inspired by the finest local produce.
The South West Queensland Organisation of Councils (SWQROC) well and truly took its board meeting dinner to the next level with event sponsor Bengal Energy helping to deliver a taste sensation seven-course degustation menu at the Eromanga Natural History Museum.
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Big Plans for Small Business in SWQ
Register Your Interest – https://www.swqroc.com.au/ready-made-business
“A 25-year-old buying a two-storey house with a picturesque garden for just over $300,000 harks back to the early 1990s…”
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Cunnamulla Bakery rises to the occasion, winning national Welcoming Cities Award
Cunnamulla business owners, Nick and Kate Land of the Cunnamulla Bakery have taken home the Individual Award in the inaugural Welcoming Australia Welcoming Cities Awards for Change for their work in ensuring their migrant employees feel welcome and are embraced by the local community.
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South West Queensland is full of boundless opportunities for employment…
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Quilpie's "Curlew Estate" Stage Two release for sale by online auction at 11am 7 April 2022. All enquiries to dannielle.dunlop@gdlrural.com.au or 07 4656 2550.
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South West Queenslands own ‘Moonrocks’ have taken out the Coles ‘Farmer of the Year’ awards in Melbourne on Friday with David Moon onsite and enjoying some of the sights while down south.
David Moon at the MCG after taking home ‘Horticulture Farmer of the Year’ at the Weekly Times Coles Farmer of the Year Awards on Friday…
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“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.
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