Council News
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Council seeks feedback on proposed changes to local laws, including Town Common
The relaxation of current local laws, creating a designated zone that allows motorbike riding at the Goondiwindi Town Common, is just one of several proposed amendments for community feedback.
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From the Mayor's Desk - 17 February 2021
Regular column by Hon. Cr Lawrence Springborg AM, Mayor of Goondiwindi Regional Council
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Council establishes steering committee for aged care services in Inglewood
Goondiwindi Regional Council has established a local steering committee to research options for the provision of aged care services in Inglewood, following a community meeting in the town last week.
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LOCAL BUSINESSES: register now for improved opportunities to win Council contracts
Businesses in the Goondiwindi region will have improved opportunities to win local government contracts thanks to Council’s move to a new online procurement system.
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Yelarbon recognised among Australia’s best street art drawcards
The GrainCorp silos at Yelarbon have been recognised twice as one of the best public art experiences in the nation.
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Improved entrance for the Goondiwindi Botanic Gardens
New timber bollards at the Goondiwindi Botanic Gardens of the Western Woodlands will improve site safety and complement the Gardens’ natural surroundings and native flora.
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Council supports call for action on repeat juvenile offenders
Council supports the Queensland Police Commissioner and the Queensland Police Union in their call for a review of the current laws for juvenile offenders, the region’s Mayor announced today.
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From the Mayor's Desk - 2 February 2021
Regular column by Hon. Cr Lawrence Springborg AM, Mayor of Goondiwindi Regional Council
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Council urges rural landholders to report locusts ASAP
Council is urging rural landholders to report and control any populations of Australian plague locusts on their rural properties, to prevent impending damage to local crops and pastures.
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Council coordinates community meeting about Inglewood aged care need
Goondiwindi Regional Council will facilitate a community meeting to discuss the need for aged care facilities in Inglewood following the closure of the town’s only aged care home in October.
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First trial of new bore underway in Goondiwindi
Goondiwindi Regional Council successfully commenced a trial of one of two newly installed Great Artesian bores in Goondiwindi this weekend.
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New citizens join in Australia Day celebrations
The Goondiwindi region will welcome six new citizens during a citizenship ceremony as part of the Australia Day celebrations on 26 January 2021.
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From the Mayor's Desk - 19 January 2021
Regular column by Hon. Cr Lawrence Springborg AM, Mayor of Goondiwindi Regional Council
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Community feedback is first step for new Goondiwindi streetscape
The results are in from a community survey about the renewal of the Goondiwindi main street and the future of the town’s streetscape.
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Greater Brisbane lockdown impacts Goondiwindi region as well
Queensland’s Chief Health Officer today announced a three day lock down for any person who has travelled through Greater Brisbane since Saturday 2 January 2021.