Tyre Stewardship Australia (TSA), in partnership with Burdekin Shire Council and Canegrowers Burdekin, is offering local cane growers a free way to recycle their end-of-life agricultural tyres during National Recycling Week.

Council would like to advise that there is a rat infestation in the Hope Vale community. It is essential we rectify this issue immediately.

Young people across the Burdekin are invited to enjoy an afternoon of free entertainment, food and fun at Friday Flicks, a special event promoting positive social connections and youth wellbeing during Queensland Mental Health Week.

Recent upgrades to the Roma Dog Park are giving local dogs and their owners an improved space to exercise, play and enjoy time together.

We are inviting eligible local community groups and organisations to apply for funding to deliver events and activities for International Women’s Day 2027

Welcome to the October edition of Bottle Tree Connect, the Maranoa Regional Council’s eNewsletter!

Forecasts are pointing to a drier and warmer than average start to the season up here. But whether it’s warm, wet or windy, it’s nothing we haven’t handled before on the Cassowary Coast.

Council is taking a smarter approach to road maintenance with the introduction of specialised technology designed to identify road defects and assess road conditions across the region.

The Gin Gin community kicked off Seniors Month in style with a free bus trip to Bundaberg to enjoy morning tea and a show at the Moncrieff Entertainment Centre.

The finish line is in sight for Moore Park Beach, with improvements to the creek and sand nourishment at Bob Nielsen Park.

Apply now for Central Highlands Regional Council's 2027 Trainee Intake and kickstart your career with paid, hands-on training.

The community has embraced the new Hervey Bay Library, with more than 31,000 people coming through the doors during its first month of operation.

Council is calling for the community to shine a light on our unsung heroes, community volunteers, inspirational sportspeople and local legends. Nominations are now open for the 2027 Australia Day Awards.

Queensland weather keeps us on our toes – from floods and severe storms to bush fires.  That’s why every year, Get Ready Queensland Week (5-11 October) is a chance to […]

With the Bureau of Meteorology (BOM) forecasting a hot summer and the potential for heatwaves, bushfires, storms and flash-flooding, Sunshine Coast and Noosa residents are being encouraged to take simple steps now to prepare.

Toowoomba CBD is about to shine a little brighter, with Council rolling out new feature lighting across the city centre in coming weeks.

Ipswich residents can get storm season ready with the return of Free Green Waste Disposal Weekends this October and November.

The reveal of the Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games emblem has brought the excitement of 2032 closer to home.

To encourage a fairer, more sustainable approach to managing waste as landfill costs continue to rise, and to meet State Government targets, Council has today adopted changes to free waste disposal limits at its waste facilities starting from 1 July 2027.

With the BOM forecasting a summer of higher temperatures with the potential for heatwaves, bushfires, storms and flash-flooding, residents are being encouraged to take simple steps now to prepare.

Burdekin Shire Council is seeking expressions of interest for food and drink stallholders for the Community Bank Home Hill & Ayr 2026 Christmas Carols, to be held on Sunday 13 December 2026 at Home Hill State High School.

With spring well and truly sprung, the September School Holiday Program was back, keeping Maranoa’s young people thoroughly occupied while school was out.

Maranoa Regional Council recently celebrated the induction of Ritchie Lucht and Jed Price into the Roma PCYC Wall of Fame, recognising their outstanding sporting achievements and representation at national and international level.

Maranoa Regional Council is proud to announce that the Roma on Bungil Gallery has been named a finalist in the 2026 Gallery and Museum Achievement Awards (GAMAA), presented by Museums & Galleries Queensland.

With jingling and joy set to sprinkle across McDowall Street at the Maranoa Christmas Street Party on Thursday, 3 December 2026, Council is calling all local businesses and community organisations to join the magic with stallholder & food vendor applications available now!

Residents across the Rockhampton Region are being encouraged to take simple steps now to prepare for future emergencies as part of Queensland's annual Get Ready Week campaign.

The City is reminding Gold Coast residents why it’s important to get prepared ahead of severe weather season, as disasters can happen at any time and with little warning.

More volunteers can comfortably participate in local broadcasting at 94.7 FM Coral Coast Community Radio thanks to a recent studio chair upgrade.

TEN/3083 Disposal of Old Showgrounds, 45 Burrum Street, Bundaberg West Council will continue to receive tenders via VendorPanel from Tuesday 6 October 2026 up to 2 pm AEST Tuesday 27 October 2026. Documents may be obtained from the VendorPanel website: vendorpanel.com.au. All enquiries regarding the tender are to be directed to Council via the VendorPanel online forum. […]

A remarkable piece of Bundaberg’s maritime history is now on display at the Bundaberg Regional Council Administration Building.

Logan City Council is encouraging residents to spend 30 minutes this week preparing for storms, flooding and other emergencies as Get Ready Queensland Week returns from October 5 to 11.

Gryphon Psychology will be providing free support services in Clermont for community members who may be impacted by recent events or seeking wellbeing support.

The overall number of properties in the City of Logan’s flood mapping overlay will more than halve after Logan City Council progressed major changes at a Special Council meeting today.

The Babinda Transfer Station will be closed on Wednesday 7 October to allow for the processing of green waste on site.

Council is ready to deliver the next round of its popular Free Plant Voucher Program, with 16,000 plants available for residents to collect during the October and November giveaway.

We're undertaking a major program of water main replacement works in Yarraman to improve the reliability, resilience and long-term security of the town’s water supply.

Conservation dogs, Cooper and Wally, have their noses to the ground in Mackay, looking for fox dens in the region.

The Cooran community has a new, improved playground. The refreshed play space on King Street includes new playground equipment, a new retaining wall and a bridge connection that improves access to the upgraded area.

Gladstone Regional Council, Gladstone Region Neighbourhood Centre and Queensland Police Service are joining forces during Crime Prevention Week.

The opening of the new Hervey Bay Community Hub has marked the beginning of an exciting new chapter for the city, with Fraser Coast Regional Council now exploring future opportunities for three key sites.

The relatives and friends of the late Janette Mary Green are respectfully invited to attend her funeral service at the Church of England, Jericho on Wednesday, 7 October, 2026 commencing at 10am. Interment in the Jericho Cemetery will follow the service. Please wear something...

WetSide Water Park will remain open on weekends while renewal works are undertaken on the main arena soft-fall surface from today.

Notice is hereby given that Longreach Regional Council has, by resolution dated 17 September 2026, approved a Selective Inspection Program pursuant to section 134 of the Local Government Act 2009. The purpose of the Inspection Program is to ascertain compliance with the...

A manufacturing powerhouse worth more than $5 billion is helping sell Moreton Bay’s products to the world – and it could be unleashed even further if more industrial land is freed up.

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Private Arthur Melvin, who fought and died for Australia during World War II, has been honoured in Norville.