STATEMENT OF CONDOLENCE Published on 14 January 2025 Our deepest condolences and thoughts are with Councillor Fuhrmeister and her family in the wake of some devastating family news. Tagged as: , Media Releases
APPPOINTMENT OF CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER Published on 05 December 2024 Following a comprehensive search for a new Chief Executive Officer, Balonne Shire Council has announced that Michelle Clarke will be stepping into the role on 20 December 2024. Tagged as: , Media Releases
ANNUAL REPORT HIGHLIGHTS INFRASTRUCTURE BOOST TO THE SHIRE Published on 04 December 2024 Council’s 2023/24 Annual Report has now been adopted by Council and it highlights a record spend of over $97 million on infrastructure, essential services and community initiatives. Tagged as: , Media Releases
MAYORAL BALL DONATIONS ADVANCING EDUCATION IN BALONNE Published on 22 November 2024 We are pleased to announce that the 2024 Mayoral Ball raised a record $65,515.85, which was donated to the Country Universities Centre Balonne Bursary Fund at this week's graduation ceremony. Tagged as: , Media Releases
DIRRANBANDI FIRE EMERGENCY - LDMG Update 2 Published on 06 November 2024 Local Disaster Management Group Update #2 Tagged as: , Announcements, Community Safety, Media Releases, Public Notices
DIRRANBANDI FIRE EMERGENCY IS RAMPING DOWN Published on 06 November 2024 Following two fires impacting the township of Dirranbandi, the emergency situation is now de-escalating and residents can now return home. Tagged as: , Community Safety, Media Releases, Public Notices
Dirranbandi Fire Emergency Published on 05 November 2024 Dirranbandi is being evacuated due to fire. Tagged as: , Announcements, Community Safety, Media Releases, Public Notices
STORYFEST BRINGS LITERARY JOY TO SOUTH WEST QUEENSLAND Published on 02 September 2024 The inaugural Storyfest South West has delivered a captivating series of literary events for the residents and students of the Balonne Shire and beyond. Tagged as: , Arts & Culture, Events & Activities, Media Releases
GOVERNOR OF QUEENSLAND'S OFFICIAL VISIT TO BALONNE SHIRE Published on 30 August 2024 The Governor of Queensland, Her Excellency the Honourable Dr Jeannette Young AC PSM and her spouse, Professor Graeme Nimmo RFD, will be in the Balonne Shire 4-6 September 2024. Tagged as: , Media Releases
APPOINTMENT OF INTERIM CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER Published on 20 August 2024 Council has appointed Interim Chief Executive Officer, Graeme Kanofski whilst a recruitment process is undertaken for a permanent Chief Executive Officer. Tagged as: , Media Releases