Council News
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From the Mayor's Desk 23 July 2024
It’s been another eventful fortnight in the Goondiwindi Region, and it is a reminder of what a fantastic community we all live in.
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Community Safety Front of Mind as Council Decides to Remove Rider-Built Bike Jumps
Council are removing rider-built bike jumps from Council land due to safety concerns and legal liability risk to ratepayers.
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Upgraded Goondiwindi SES vehicle enhances local emergency response efforts
The Goondiwindi State Emergency Services (SES) has received a replacement Nissan Navara to enhance local emergency response efforts.
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Sewage Management Enhancements Coming for Texas
Council is pleased to announce the strategic purchase of two blocks of land at Texas which will significantly enhance local sewage management and ensure compliance with environmental standards
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Council to Auction Surplus Land with Attractive Incentives to Boost Housing Development
Council owned land in Inglewood and Goondiwindi will be auctioned off in the coming months to help address and stimulate the housing shortage across the region.
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From The Mayor's Desk - 14 June 2024
- Mowing of State Roads - New Solar Farm - Darling Downs South West Council of Mayors - Yelarbon Men’s Shed Breakfast - Community Consultation - New Queensland Cross-Border Commissioner Role
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Announcement of Queensland Cross-Border Commissioner Role Welcomed by Council
Council welcomes the Queensland Government's budget announcement today, which will see a Queensland Cross-Border Commissioner role introduced.
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From the Mayor's Desk - 31 May 2024
Regular column by Hon. Cr Lawrence Springborg AM, Mayor of Goondiwindi Regional Council
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Common sense prevails in the Queensland Government's rejection of the Great Artesian Basin carbon capture and storage project
Mayor today welcomed the news that the Queensland Government had rejected the proposal by a mining company to undertake a carbon capture and storage project in the Great Artesian Basin.
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Council one step closer to securing Toobeah Kindergarten and Hall sites as freehold for the community
Securing the future of the Toobeah Hall and Toobeah Kindergarten Reserves for community infrastructure has been a long-term focus of Council.
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Free Bush Kids First Aid Workshops Another Huge Success!
Cool Kids First Aid equipped kindergarteners across the region with essential life-saving skills this week. More than 400 children across the region have been able to take part in these FREE workshops
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From The Mayor's Desk 2 May 2024
ANZAC Day Casa Mia refurbishment goes to market Council water allocation Fire Ants risk following nest found in Oakey Council meeting in Texas Queensland Government issues new land valuations
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Council working towards enhanced efficiency through portfolio system
Goondiwindi Regional Council's portfolio system allocates fields to a Councillor as a representative to assist in streamlining operations.
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Opera Takes Centre Stage: Goondiwindi Welcomes ‘Do We Need Another Hero?’ Performance
Goondiwindi Regional Council and Opera Queensland proudly present 'Do We Need Another Hero?' All funds raised from tickets and food sales will benefit the Dolly Parton Imagination library
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Mayor expresses disappointment over the misuse of roadside skip bins
Roadside skip bins are being misused, posing a serious problem that reflects poorly on the region