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Rebuilding North West Qld: a regional effort
This week I was pleased to lead a delegation from the North West Queensland Regional Organisation of Councils - taking our regional priorities directly to Canberra. Top of our agenda understandably was investment in recovery and building resilience across our region.
Backed by a strong foundation in our Enabling Infrastructure Masterplan, we advocated for a stronger, more strategic approach to infrastructure investment, one that recognises the unique challenges of remote and regional Australia. We highlighted the lived experiences of our communities and made the case for long-term resilience, not just short-term fixes.
North West leaders raise alarm at short-sighted electoral boundary changes
North West Queensland mayors have voiced strong opposition to the proposed state electoral boundary changes, warning they will diminish the voice of remote communities and undermine critical collaboration.
Representing the region’s 12 councils, the North West Queensland Regional Organisation of Councils (NWQROC) says the draft redistribution, which would see the electorate of Traeger renamed Flinders and expanded east to incorporate part of the abolished seat of Hill, fails to reflect reality on the ground.
NWQROC wraps up Brisbane delegation
North West Queensland was on the agenda in Brisbane last week as North West Queensland council leaders from across the region joined a delegation to meet with State Government Ministers, Members of Parliament and senior departmental representatives.
NWQROC delegation: Advocacy in action in Brisbane
This week, a North West Queensland Regional Organisation of Councils delegation will be in Brisbane for two days of meetings with State Government Ministers, Members of Parliament and senior departmental representatives.
This delegation brings together mayors, councillors and chief executive officers from across our region, united in a clear purpose – to advocate for North West Queensland and to ensure our communities are front of mind in government decision-making.
Gilbert River Bridge failure again highlights urgent infrastructure gap
Local leaders from across North West and Far North Queensland say repeated flooding and ongoing safety risks at a key, cross-regional link – the Gilbert River Bridge - highlight the urgent need for a firm funding commitment from state and federal governments to deliver a fit-for-purpose replacement crossing.
News from the North West - 2024 End of Year Review
Welcome to North West Queensland Regional Organisation of Councils’ 2024 end of year review. I’m pleased to provide my first message as Chair of North West Queensland Regional Organisation of Councils (NWQROC). Since stepping into the role, we have marked some big milestones for our region and state, including the 2024 State Election.
News from the North West - 2024 Mid-Year Review
Welcome to North West Queensland Regional Organisation of Councils’ 2024 mid-year review, looking back at projects, advocacy and milestones from the first half of the year.
Developing Northern Australia Conference Darwin 2023
NWQROC Executive Officer Greg Hoffman PSM represented the region at the Developing Northern Australia Conference 2023 (DNAC) in Darwin 23-26 July, talking enabling infrastructure for Queensland’s north west as part of Northern Australia.
Increased support for flood-hit NWQ region needed now
Leaders from across North West Queensland are calling on State and Federal governments to step up support for the flood-hit people, business and industry dealing with growing devastation in Queensland’s north west.
WQAC Delegation to Brisbane and Canberra
Representatives from NWQROC joined WQAC colleagues as part of delegations to State and Federal government in March 2023.
NWQ top issues and opportunities on monthly board meeting agenda
Connecting via Zoom this morning, NWQROC held its monthly board meeting.
Local leaders from across the nine councils of NWQROC came together for our monthly board meeting.
Leaders from across Northern Queensland start road to recovery in Canberra
Leaders from North West Queensland are in Canberra this week as part of a united Northern Queensland delegation meeting with our nation’s leaders to continue to push for recovery support following the devastating flooding events across the state’s north.
Burke Shire Mayor, Cr Ernie Camp, Mount Isa City Mayor, Cr Joyce McCulloch, and NWQ Regional Organisation of Councils Executive Officer, Greg Hoffman PSM, will join Townsville Enterprise, North Queensland Regional Organisation of Councils and peak industry bodies.
The delegation will take a united message from the North to Parliament House seeking immediate action on the economic rebuild of communities across North Queensland and North West Queensland in the wake of one of the most devastating natural disasters we have seen in recent memory.
Collaborative six-point election plan gets tick of approval in Canberra
The $5.1 billion region of North West Queensland was put firmly in the political spotlight as community leaders launched their first election campaign platform in Canberra on 26 November.
Chair of the North West Regional Organisation of Councils, Mayor Jack Bawden led the delegation representing a diverse, powerhouse of a region around the size of Tasmania and Victoria combined.
Cr Bawden said the leaders had come together to ensure a strategic, collective voice was heard on the national stage to make sure their communities and local businesses stay productive for the future.
North West Queensland Mayors head to Canberra to fight for fairer regional deal
Leaders from the eight councils of North West Queensland are stepping into the national political arena and are on the road to Canberra and beyond to launch their first national campaign ahead of the next federal election.
North West Queensland Regional Organisation of Councils (NWQROC) will officially launch its campaign on Monday 26 November 2018 at Parliament House.
This federal election and beyond, the Mayors, Councils and our communities are asking political leaders to support this local vision to make North West Queensland a region attractive for people and businesses to live, work and invest – and actually develop and properly fund a regional plan.