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.
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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.
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.
Following two fires impacting the township of Dirranbandi, the emergency situation is now de-escalating and residents can now return home.
Local Disaster Management Group Update #2
Dirranbandi is being evacuated due to fire.
The inaugural Storyfest South West has delivered a captivating series of literary events for the residents and students of the Balonne Shire and beyond.
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.
Council has appointed Interim Chief Executive Officer, Graeme Kanofski whilst a recruitment process is undertaken for a permanent Chief Executive Officer.
Council is holding a Special Council Meeting. Items to be considered at this closed session will be the appointment of the Interim Chief Executive Officer.
Balonne Shire Council will be commencing a recruitment process for the appointment of a new Chief Executive Officer.
With Rex Airlines now entered in voluntary administration, Council is calling on all levels of government to do all that is necessary to ensure the ongoing servicing of essential regional routes.
Council has officially adopted its 2024/25 Budget and Operational Plan with an extensive infrastructure and capital works program for the Shire and also keeps rates increases in line with CPI.
NOTICE OF SPECIAL MEETING - Thursday, 25 July 2024
Council is urging local residents to have their say and provide input to the Australian Government’s 2024 Regional Telecommunications Review.
