Have Your Say

Receiving community feedback is an important part of our decision-making process at Council. This page lists all of the current and recent avenues for community feedback, which is just one of the many ways that Council receives input from our local community.

CURRENT OPPORTUNITIES TO PROVIDE FEEDBACK

Dirranbandi Master Plan - Community Consultation

Council is developing a Dirranbandi Master Plan, which will guide future development in the township and is currently seeking community feedback at public sessions and online surveys. 

For more information, please click the below link:

Dirranbandi Master Plan - Community Consultation

Nindigully Master Plan - Community Consultation

Council is developing a Nindigully Master Plan, which will guide future development in the precinct and is currently seeking community feedback at public sessions and online surveys. 

For more information, please click the below link:

Nindigully Master Plan - Community Consultation

RECENTLY CLOSED OPPORTUNITIES FOR FEEDBACK

Stormwater Upgrades Survey

Council recently undertook a range of actions and assessments of stormwater drainage in townships across the Shire and sought community feedback to assist in identifying the most impacted areas.

The 2024 Regional Telecommunications Independent Review Committee wanted to hear about your experiences in accessing and using telecommunications services in regional, rural and remote Australia.

What is the best of Balonne?

Council is developing a Regional Lifestyle promotion and was seeking input from our local community.

Our Regional Lifestyle promotion will feature the very best our Shire has to offer and showcase everything that makes our Shire a great place to visit, to live in, to move to and to set up a business in.

St George Sustainable General Practice

Local Health parties South West Hospital and Health Services, Western Queensland Primary Health Network, the St George Medical Centre, along with the Balonne Shire Council have come together to explore and identify possible options for a sustainable GP service in St George.

Multiculture in Balonne

The Balonne Shire Council were working on a project to ensure that our Shire maintains is status as a welcoming region to all and was seeking community input to help guide it.

Balonne Disaster Management Survey

We are calling for community feedback on how we can further improve Disaster Management via an online survey.

Rowden Park Master Plan

Balonne Shire Council was seeking community feedback on the proposed options for the Rowden Park Master Plan via an online survey.

St George Cemetery Expansion

With the St George Cemetery nearing capacity, Council collected community feedback on the proposed expansion of the existing cemetery with a new Draft Master Plan

Balonne Workforce Survey

Balonne Shire Council undertook a Workforce Development Survey for employers. The aim of this survey was to gauge the needs of local businesses, so that we can support Balonne’s employers and assist them to achieve the most from their business.

Australia Day

Council recognises that our wonderful shire is built by amazing people who are deserving of recognition for their contributions.

Australia Day awards are presented annually on Australia Day to local citizens and groups who have made outstanding contributions to their community.

Proposed Amendments to Balonne Planning Scheme 2019

Council was seeking community feedback from 4 September to 3 October on Proposed Amendments to the Balonne Planning Scheme. Thank you to everyone who participated in this consultation.

St George Water Supply Scheme

Beardmore Dam Minimum Operating Volume Reconciliations - Sunwater, Mallawa Irrigation and Balonne Shire Council were canvassing the views of water allocation holders and interested stakeholders about potential changes to reconciliation rules.