As our region works together to promote and support our local business and vital tourism industry through this challenging time, Chair Mayor Samantha O’Toole has written to the Prime Minister voicing our united concerns at the impact of the government’s new fuel campaign on our rural and remote communities.
Read MoreThe South West Queensland Regional Organisation of Councils has launched a fuel availability platform designed to restore traveller confidence and support local economies across the region.
The landmark platform provides up-to-date information on fuel supplies across six South West Queensland councils – Balonne, Bulloo, Maranoa, Murweh, Paroo and Quilpie - allowing travellers to click on individual towns and view current availability of unleaded petrol, diesel, Jet A1 and avgas.
Read MoreLandowners impacted by the 2025 Western Queensland floods can now apply for up to $500,000 in assistance to repair damaged exclusion fencing.
Read MoreThe South West Queensland Regional Organisation of Councils (SWQROC) welcomes the significant commitment of a further $191 million announced by the Queensland and Australian Governments earlier today to support Western Queensland’s ongoing flood recovery.
Read MoreThe 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.
Read MoreMayors 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.
Read MoreMayors from Queensland’s south west have welcomed the 2024 State Budget $3 million commitment to the establishment of a new Cross Border Commissioner.
Read MoreThe 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.
Read MoreRaising 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.
Read MoreThe 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.
Read MoreSecuring 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.
Read MoreRepresentatives from SWQROC joined Western Queensland Alliance of Councils (WQAC) colleagues as part of delegations to State and Federal government on 8-9 March 2023.
Read MoreParoo 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.
Read MoreA 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.
Read MoreSWQROC Chair, Mayor Samantha O’Toole, joined attendees from all levels of government, industry and housing stakeholders at the Queensland Housing Summit in Brisbane.
Read MoreThere 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.
Read MoreSouth 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.
Read MoreBig 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…”
Read MoreCunnamulla 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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