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22.01.2022 Another positive milestone. NAIF and banks lend support to #investinthewest with CopperString 2.0

21.01.2022 Come on NWQ schools - let's get JT to the North West! #getreadyqld

21.01.2022 ROADS THEY KEEP US MOVING. In a decentralised state such as Queensland, a far reaching road network is essential to maintain links between our towns and cities... Four decades on & still spot on! Department of Transport and Main Roads (Queensland) #QSArchives

20.01.2022 Today our Western Queensland Alliance of Councils Leadership Group members Chair Cr Jack Bawden and Deputy Chair Cr Jane McNamara joined colleagues to continue to progress the Alliance's work to advocate for the Western Queensland region. A highly energetic and passionate group - great representation for our region. #investinthewest

19.01.2022 Our thanks to ABC North West Queensland & The North West Star for moderating our debate today.

19.01.2022 Over 4 million dollars of federal government funding has been granted to Julia Creek, Richmond, Dajarra, Stamford and Morning Island for telecommunications. M...ember for Kennedy Bob Katter said it's aimed at improving phone coverage and speed of internet. "It's far from what needs to be done in these areas," Mr Katter said. "But they've been crying out for more to be done, so this is a good step." No date has been set for when work will start in the area.

19.01.2022 I rely on these roads to get me to and from work safely and efficiently... Read more: https://www.rdanwq.org.au//inland-queensland-roads-action/ #iqrap #inlandroads #safety #reliabilty #community #advocacy

19.01.2022 Kicking off our board meeting with our #NWQ leaders connecting via Zoom today. Another big agenda including local project udpates, advocacy for the region and guests John O'Brien CopperString 2.0 and Geoff Penton Southern Gulf NRM. #nwq #investinthewest #qldpol Burke Shire Council | Carpentaria Shire Council | Cloncurry Shire Council | Doomadgee Aboriginal Shire Council | Flinders Shire Council | Etheridge Shire Council | McKinlay Shire Council | Mount Isa City Council | Richmond Shire Council | Greg Hoffman Psm | Local Government Association of Queensland (LGAQ)

19.01.2022 What a great video from Barkly Highway State School!

18.01.2022 WATCH: The Hon Scott Morrison, Prime Minister of Australia. Video message address to the Western Queensland Alliance of Councils Assembly in Longreach on 28 July 2020.

18.01.2022 We welcome the Palaszczuk Government’s announcement today to offer to refinance council debt at this critical time. #investinthewest Annastacia Palaszczuk MP Stirling Hinchliffe MP Cameron Dick MP https://statements.qld.gov.au/statements/90685

18.01.2022 Investing in major water projects will support growth in both traditional and emerging industries, increase productivity & enable NWQ to contribute even more to state & national economies. And we have a plan for that: www.nwqroc.com.au/2020StateElection It's time for ongoing commitment to #investinthewest - Burke Shire Council | Carpentaria Shire Council | Cloncurry Shire Council | Doomadgee Aboriginal Shire Council | Hughenden Connect (Flinders Shire Council) | McKinlay Shire Council | Mount Isa City Council | Richmond What's On - Richmond Shire Council | Local Government Association of Queensland (LGAQ) | Dr Anthony Lynham MP | Dale Last - Member for Burdekin | Robbie Katter MP | James Bambrick Labor for Traeger

18.01.2022 Calling all emerging primary producers and community leaders in North West Queensland! If you’d like to become more involved in community and industry organis...ations, take a look at the Advancing Beef Leaders program. This tailored leadership and professional development program being delivered in partnership between the Queensland Department of Agriculture and Fisheries and private facilitators and trainers ABL. You’ll get personalised training, peer and industry networking, and mentoring. Applications for the 2021-22 program close Friday 19 February 2021. Check out more on the FutureBeef website: www.futurebeef.com.au/projects/advancing-beef-leaders Cloncurry Shire Council Richmond Shire Council Winton Connect - Winton Shire McKinlay Shire Council Hughenden Connect (Flinders Shire Council) Burke Shire Council Carpentaria Shire Council Charters Towers Regional Council Etheridge Shire Council Western Queensland Alliance of Councils North West Queensland Regional Organisation of Councils Gulfcattle AgForce Queensland Rapad Queensland Agriculture Croydon Queensland Mount Isa City Council

18.01.2022 We have the plans to step up for #Qld's COVID-19 recovery & diversification of our region. To make it happen, we need dedicated funding to support the timely implementation of the priorities and actions. www.nwqroc.com.au/2020StateElection #investinthewest #qldvotes

17.01.2022 Welcome to #NWQ #WQAC2021 delegates. Look forward to seeing you all soon! Burke Shire Council Carpentaria Shire Council Cloncurry Shire Council Doomadgee Aboriginal Shire Council... Flinders Shire Council McKinlay Shire Council Mount Isa City Council Richmond What's On - Richmond Shire Council Greg Hoffman Psm See more

17.01.2022 NWQROC: "Fighting for North West Qld in the state election" The North West Star | https://bit.ly/3lZin7w #qldpol #investinthewest

16.01.2022 Our NWQROC board meeting breaking down the distance via Zoom today. Starting with an update from Queensland Reconstruction Authority’s Greg Scroop on the Flood Warning Infrastructure Network initiative

14.01.2022 We know our region & key industries can play a critical role in helping the whole State recover from the impacts of COVID-19 and continue to grow. That's why we...'re asking candidates to commit to our priority for FUNDING, FINANCE AND GOVERNANCE. #qldpol #investinthewest North West Queensland Regional Organisation of Councils Rapad Balonne Shire Council Local Government Association of Queensland (LGAQ)

12.01.2022 We're very excited to get started on our Get Ready Queensland activities this year following today's grant announcements by Minister Cameron Dick MP! Stay tuned for more updates! www.nwqroc.com.au//bluetooth-beacons-to-spread-safety-mes/ Burke Shire Council Carpentaria Shire Council Cloncurry Shire Council Hughenden Connect (Flinders Shire Council) Richmond Shire Council Mount Isa City Council Doomadgee Aboriginal Shire Council

11.01.2022 There are lots of reasons 2020 Queensland election candidates should commit to #investinthewest. Here are just some of them.

11.01.2022 The Port of Karumba has huge potential to support the ongoing development of Northern Australia and create long term jobs opportunities. To do this we need commitment to #investinthewest! Read more: www.nwqroc.com.au/2020stateelection/priority-karumba-port/

11.01.2022 NORTH WEST BLAST FROM THE PAST Check out these 1970s snapshots of Hughenden, Cloncurry and the Flinders Highway. They are three of 500 newly digitised phot...os of Queensland in the 1970's that have been released by Queensland State Archives. See if you can recognise any more: https://bit.ly/3ngNo6z : Queensland State Archive

10.01.2022 During our discussions with people after the 2019 North Queensland flood event, the challenges of poor connectivity and costly infrastructure were regularly rai...sed. Encouraging investment in infrastructure that takes into account the social as well as the economic benefits is a focus of the Building more resilient infrastructure, one of the priorities of the regions’ long term recovery strategy. You’ll find the strategy here: www.droughtandflood.gov.au/flood-recovery Richmond’s William Harrington can attest to the social and business benefits of improved connectivity. His Wi-Sky wireless network transformed his business, connected his neighbours, and is now rolling out across the North-West. #preparedness #disasterrecovery Cloncurry Shire Council Richmond Shire Council Winton Connect - Winton Shire McKinlay Shire Council Hughenden Connect (Flinders Shire Council) Burdekin Shire Council Burke Shire Council Carpentaria Shire Council Charters Towers Regional Council Douglas Shire Council Hinchinbrook Shire Council Etheridge Shire Council Townsville City Council Whitsunday Regional Council Wi-Sky QLD Western Queensland Alliance of Councils QLD Rural and Industry Development Authority Queensland Reconstruction Authority Queensland Farmers' Federation AgForce Queensland ABC Rural Queensland Country Life NBN Australia Telstra

09.01.2022 The North West is Queensland’s powerhouse region. But to keep this up, we need our State government to Supercharge the region that helps Supercharge the State. Why? Take a and find out. #investinthewest #qldvotes

09.01.2022 Why should Queensland election candidates commit to #investinthewest? It pays dividends for our region and the State! Take a look.

09.01.2022 If you are a small business in Richmond (or Hughenden or Barcaldine) dynamic duo Paul and Paula will be visiting your town to talk to you about your small busin...ess. They can help with working out your financial position, help you understand what grants you may be eligible and can talk all things small business with you free of charge, and without an agenda other than to help improve your bottom line. Call either one today to make an appointment. They will also be in Hughenden on Friday and Barcaldine on Saturday. The RFCSNQ is funded by the state and federal governments. Richmond What's On - Richmond Shire Council Richmond Shire Council John Wharton HUGHENDEN & DISTRICT NOTICES

09.01.2022 Are you, or someone you know a primary producer affected by the 2019 North Queensland monsoon trough? Applications for the Restocking, Replanting and On-farm I...nfrastructure Grants have been extended to 30 June 2022. Flood-affected producers have until 31 March 2024 to use approved funds. The co-contribution grants of up to $400,000 can be used for replacing lost livestock, replanting damaged crops or permanent plantings, or restoring lost or damaged on-farm infrastructure. You can also apply multiple times as your money to co-contribute becomes available. Apply for this grant at www.qrida.qld.gov.au//north-queensland-restocking-replanti Cloncurry Shire Council Richmond Shire Council Winton Shire Council McKinlay Shire Council Hughenden Connect (Flinders Shire Council) Burdekin Shire Council Burke Shire Council Carpentaria Shire Council Charters Towers Regional Council Douglas Shire Council Hinchinbrook Shire Council Etheridge Shire Council Townsville City Council Whitsunday Regional Council QLD Rural and Industry Development Authority Western Queensland Alliance of Councils North West Queensland Regional Organisation of Councils Queensland Reconstruction Authority Rural Financial Counselling Service North Queensland Southern Gulf NRM Rapad NQ Dry Tropics NRM Regional Development Australia Townsville and NWQ Get Ready Queensland Townsville Bulletin The Burdekin Advocate Herbert River Express The North West Star ABC Rural Queensland Country Life

09.01.2022 Catch up with Regional Area Manager for the North West and Gulf, Pip Gilmore in Normanton next week to find out how QRIDA can carry out development projects t...o enhance your farm business operations. Call Pip on 0427 007 240 to book your appointment. Queensland Agriculture | Croydon Queensland | Carpentaria Shire Council | Rural Financial Counselling Service North Queensland | North West Queensland Regional Organisation of Councils

08.01.2022 Register for a workshop and one on one mentoring sessions to help you with attracting more customers via online platforms such as social, your website, reviews ...and more. The Julia Creek Workshop will be held on 24-25 May 2021. Book your seat here https://www.localtickets.com.au//digital-ready-for-domesti

07.01.2022 A great story from ABC Rural about Hughenden’s efforts to make better use of the region’s water to support a diversified agricultural sector and strengthen its ...economy. Diverse, strong local economies help communities thrive and steel them against the economic impact of future challenges, including natural disasters. Through our work with communities affected by the 2019 North Queensland monsoon trough, we know that a broad economic base which builds on the strong agricultural sector in North and North West Queensland is key to recovery and to reducing the economic impact of future shocks. Just like Hughenden, we’re committed to economic diversification. It’s why Broadening the Economic Base is one of the pillars of the region’s long-term strategy and why the Australian Government has committed $9 million for grants that support and grow emerging and existing industries and supply chains. Find out more here: www.droughtandflood.gov.au/recovery-action Cloncurry Shire Council Richmond Shire Council Winton Connect - Winton Shire McKinlay Shire Council Hughenden Connect (Flinders Shire Council) Burdekin Shire Council Burke Shire Council Carpentaria Shire Council Charters Towers Regional Council Douglas Shire Council Hinchinbrook Shire Council Etheridge Shire Council Townsville City Council Whitsunday Regional Council QLD Rural and Industry Development Authority Western Queensland Alliance of Councils North West Queensland Regional Organisation of Councils Queensland Reconstruction Authority Queensland Farmers' Federation AgForce Queensland Rapad Regional Development Australia Townsville and NWQ

07.01.2022 It has been a pleasure touring Western and Northern Queensland this week. Meeting so many wonderful locals, farmers, business owners and community leaders. I w...ill have some more in-depth video chats with local mayors coming up next week, so stay tuned for that. In the meantime here is a quick wrap. Have a great weekend and up the Wallabies! Shire of Flinders Jane McNamara - Vision for Flinders Richmond Shire Council John Wharton Cloncurry Shire Council Carpenteria Croydon Shire Trevor Pickering Etheridge Shire Council Mareeba Shire Council Angela Toppin - Mayor Mareeba Shire Council North West Queensland Regional Organisation of Councils Western Queensland Alliance of Councils

06.01.2022 Flinders Shire Council will lay bitumen on the final 27-kilometre section of the 270km Torrens Creek-Aramac Road, as well as construct a floodway across Prairie Creek.

06.01.2022 Calling landholders and groups in central west and north west Queensland Coordinator-General Shane Stone and Agency staff have seen first-hand the devas...tating impact that wild dogs can have on farmers who are already doing it tough in drought. We’ve also seen the huge benefits of strategic cluster fencing in Queensland. Rapad is seeking EOIs from eligible landholders and groups in Barcaldine Regional Council, Longreach Regional Council, Blackall- Tambo, Winton Connect - Winton Shire, Barcoo Shire Council, Boulia Shire Council, Richmond What's On - Richmond Shire Council, McKinlay Shire Council and Hughenden Connect (Flinders Shire Council) who are looking for support to build strategic cluster fences and or link existing exclusion/cluster fences. Applications close on 18 September 2020. Find out more here: www.rapad.com.au/programs-and-pr/qld-feral-pest-initiative/ Western Queensland Alliance of Councils North West Queensland Regional Organisation of Councils AgForce CQ AgForce Queensland National Farmers' Federation The North West Star Queensland Country Life North Queensland Register Queensland Farmers' Federation

06.01.2022 Primary producers in North Queensland who are unsure of their farm businesses’ financial future can access QRIDA’s free, independent Farm Business Analysis Assi...stance to investigate their next steps. Farm Debt Restructure Office Manager Daniel Elder, will be visiting the below locations to discuss how the assistance can help primary producers restructure for recovery. Contact Daniel Elder on 0400 228 677 to book an appointment. Rural Financial Counselling Service North Queensland | Queensland Agriculture | AgForce North | North West Queensland Regional Organisation of Councils | Cloncurry Shire Council | Hughenden Connect (Flinders Shire Council) | Charters Towers Regional Council | Mount Isa City Council | Townsville City Council | Burdekin Shire Council | McKinlay Shire Council

05.01.2022 Over the last two days the North West Queensland Regional Organisation of Councils (NWQROC) had their Board meeting in Cloncurry. Our CEO Geoff Penton presente...d an update on what's happening at Southern Gulf NRM (SGNRM) and how we are committed to continue strengthening our partnerships with NWQROC into the future. We also had the opportunity to launch the 'North West Queensland Regional Weed and Pest Management Strategy 2020 - 2024' which was a partnership between NWQROC and Southern Gulf NRM and supported by Biosecurity Queensland. North West Queensland Regional Organisation of Councils Mount Isa City Council Richmond Shire Council Hughenden Connect (Flinders Shire Council) McKinlay Shire Council Cloncurry Shire Council Carpentaria Shire Council Burke Shire Council Doomadgee Aboriginal Shire Council Biosecurity Queensland Funding for this Southern Gulf NRM-supported strategy was provided by Building Better Regions Fund Community Investments Stream Round 2 through The Australian Government Department of Industry, Innovation and Science and the Department of Infrastructure, Regional Development and Cities.

05.01.2022 NWQ's road network is the economic lifeblood of the region, enriching both the state and the nation. That's why roads are a top priority in our 2020 State Election Platform. Now more than ever, we need to #investinthewest | #qldpol READ MORE: www.nwqroc.com.au/2020stateelection/priority-roads... Mark Bailey MP - Labor for Miller | Steve Minnikin MP | Annastacia Palaszczuk MP | Deb Frecklington MP | Robbie Katter MP | Greg Hoffman Psm | Burke Shire Council | Cloncurry Shire Council | Carpentaria Shire Council | Doomadgee Aboriginal Shire Council | Hughenden Connect (Flinders Shire Council) | Mount Isa City Council | McKinlay Shire Council | Richmond What's On - Richmond Shire Council | Local Government Association of Queensland (LGAQ)

05.01.2022 JULIA CREEK WATER TOWER UPGRADES A million dollar upgrade on the Julia Creek water tower is underway in the town at the moment. Mayor Philip Curr said the r...efurbishment work was part of the council's $14 million capital works program which also includes road funding, flood water infrastructure and the extensions to the saleyards and installation of a new dip. See more

05.01.2022 We asked for commitment to our plan to Supercharge the Region that Helps Supercharge the State and Annastacia Palaszczuk MP has delivered announcing commitments at the Local Government Association of Queensland (LGAQ) conference today. Much needed funding boosts to Works for Queensland & TIDS roads investment will help North West Queensland deliver even more for our local communities and the State if re-elected. #qldvotes #qldpol More on our plan www.nwqroc.com.au/2020stateelection

04.01.2022 The proponents of a long-standing copper project are moving forward with their plan to operate an open-pit mine 75 kilometres north of Cloncurry.

04.01.2022 Western Queensland is ready to ramp up our representation and advocacy in the lead up to the State Election in October. Join us and share #investinthewest!

03.01.2022 The North West Queensland Regional Organisation of Councils has had a mixed response from the parties in its election scorecard

02.01.2022 Time to Get Ready NWQ - this year schools have a chance to win a visit from the legendary JT.

02.01.2022 North West Queensland Regional Organisation of Councils is ready to hit the road to Richmond for next week's WQAC Assembly. Looking forward to meeting with our invited guests and our fellow council representatives to tackle the tough issues affecting our region.

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