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This is an update from the Local Disaster Management Group (LDMG) for the Balonne Shire.

Balonne Shire Council - Local Disaster Management Group Update - 26 November 2023

Balonne Shire’s Local Disaster Management Group is urging local farmers to update their property’s UHF channel to Council to enhance communication and coordination during future natural disasters.

Rugby League Superstar Selwyn Cobbo will be kicking off a free Rugby League Camp in St George on 18 & 19 November 2023 to inspire Balonne Shire and South West Queensland youth to follow their dreams.

It’s oh-fish-al! Bev Harvey from Broadbeach will be soaring to new heights with REX Airlines after winning the longest scavenger hunt in Outback Queensland.

Balonne Shire Council had some great success at last week’s Local Government Association Queensland’s 2023 Annual Conference with all of the motions they put forward being adopted.

Level 3 Water Restrictions will come into effect on 1 November 2023, as Council’s remaining river water allocation in the St George scheme is about to drop below 1,000 megalitres.

Pub Choir is a euphoric interactive show sensation that turns a crowd of strangers into a legendary choir, and it's coming to Thallon!

Balonne Shire Council is calling for community feedback on proposed amendments to the Balonne Planning Scheme.

Following the successful completion of three Business Mentoring Programs, Balonne Shire Council is calling for Applications/Expressions of Interest from Balonne Shire based businesses that are looking to expand/diversify/build resilience in their operations.

Council has delivered a reduction of over 76 tonnes of energy emissions in the past three months alone thanks to a Business Improvement Program for local businesses.

Council's latest tourism campaign You'll Be Hooked has registered 134 participants with 60 of those travellers changing their travel plans to come or stay longer in the Shire.

Balonne Shire Council is calling for Applications/Expressions of Interest from Balonne Shire based businesses that are looking to expand/diversify/build resilience in their operations.

Balonne Shire Council has handed down its largest ever budget with a net operating surplus of $1.372M and a forecast of ongoing surpluses for the next ten years.

Balonne Shire Council has handed down its largest budget in recent years with a total revenue of $108.67M and expenditure of $90.17M for a broad range of projects and programs across the Shire.