WE ASKED LOCALS...about how they get ready and respond to natural disastersCarpentaria, Cloncurry, Doomadgee, Flinders, McKinlay and Richmond councils have developed a new online resource www.GetReadyNWQ.com.au which will feature local content including videos recorded with people across the region. This is the first time our local councils have combined our efforts in this way, providing one central point, with an easy to remember URL that has links to all NWQ council’s websites, dashboards and social media accounts in addition to other useful resources like our videos. Whether you’re local or travelling to our region bookmark www.GetReadyNWQ.com.au so you can easily find the information when you need it.
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Outback Queensland united on the road to the 2020 State Budget
24 February 2020
Outback Queensland communities have united to lobby the Queensland Government for a single spending priority ahead of the 2020 State Budget - roads.
North West Queensland Regional Organisation of Councils (NWQROC), Remote Planning and Development Board (RAPAD) and South West Queensland Local Government Association (SWQLGA) acting as the Western Queensland Alliance of Councils is appealing to the State Government to increase investment in roads to provide the most beneficial and far reaching impact on the entire region.
NWQROC Chair, Councillor Jack Bawden says roads act as enabling infrastructure, which supports economic growth as well as social connection and development.
“Given our regions are vast and, in many instances, geographically isolated, roads are critical for industry, for the community and for being able to continue to contribute to Queensland’s economy,” Cr Bawden said.
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LOCALS IN THE SPOTLIGHT AS NORTH WEST QUEENSLAND COUNCILS GET READY FOR THE WET
7 February 2020
Six councils from across North West Queensland have developed a new online resource, bringing together local experience and know-how to help locals and visitors prepare and respond during the wet season and beyond.
Carpentaria, Cloncurry, Doomadgee, Flinders, McKinlay and Richmond councils developed the platform (www.GetReadyNWQ.com.au), through the North West Queensland Regional Organisation of Councils (NWQROC), teaming up with local leaders, agencies, business and community to create the content.
Chair of NWQROC and Carpentaria Shire Mayor Jack Bawden said a key part of the online resource are short videos filmed across the region featuring people from local communities.
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News from the North West - Summer 2019
22 December 2019
Welcome to the latest edition of News for the North West.
Well here we are again. Another year is about to end and I’m sure we’re all looking forward to a bit of a break (for those who are lucky enough to get one).
This is my chance to wrap up the year for NWQROC and look forward to what we’ll be getting up to in the next. There’s a lot that’s happened in 2019, now where to start?
It wouldn’t be a lie to say it’s been a busy and challenging year. With flood recovery, federal election campaigning and more. Read more about what we've been up to in 2019 and what's ahead in 2020.
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$33.3 million for North West Queensland economic transformation
20 November 2019
The Queensland Government has released its $33.3 million North West Queensland Economic Diversification Strategy Implementation Plan 2019–2021, developed in consultation with local stakeholders and the community, sets out actions to deliver 13 diversification initiatives.
Jack Bawden, Mayor of Carpentaria said: “The implementation plan gives us a clear path to follow so we can deliver new investment, jobs and opportunities to the communities of the North West region.”
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News from the North West - Spring 2019
3 October 2019
Welcome to the latest edition of News for the North West.
We’ve covered some significant ground since our last newsletter. With our Federal Election campaign wrapping up in May, we continue to plan for the future and make progress in securing a fair regional deal.
Read more about what's been happening and what's coming up on our agenda.
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Future looking bright for North West Queensland
27 August 2019
The Palaszczuk Government has released an economy-boosting strategy for North West Queensland to attract investment and deliver jobs in resources, agriculture, tourism, business and industry.
Minister for State Development Cameron Dick said the North West Queensland Economic Diversification Strategy was the result of extensive collaboration and consultation with regional stakeholders and community and will be backed by an implementation plan to quickly deliver outcomes.
“Key supply chain and value-adding industries in Townsville and surrounding regions are of strategic importance to the North West Minerals Province,” Mr Dick said.
2020 State Election Campaign
Following the positive response and outcomes from our Federal Election Campaign, NWQROC is preparing its 2020 State Election Strategy. We are continuing our drive for fair government investment in our region and will hit the campaign trail once again ahead of the election on 31 October 2020.
This State election and beyond, the Mayors, Councils and communities are asking political leaders to support the Northwest Queensland Regional Organisation of Councils’ vision:
“Making North West Queensland a region attractive for people and businesses to live, work and invest."
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