Get the appThe St Lawrence Waste Management Facility will be closed temporarily on Friday, 30 October 2026, because of staff availability. Normal operating hours are scheduled to resume on Saturday, 31 October 2026, when the facility reopens. Council has thanked residents for their patience while the closure is in place. Residents seeking further information are directed to the council's Customer Service Centre, which operates around the clock.
South Burnett Regional Council has announced that Little Drayton Street and part of the Scott Carpark in Nanango will be shut to vehicles and pedestrians on Saturday 31 October 2026. The closure runs from 5:00am until 10:30pm to allow for a Halloween Movie Night event. Council has offered its apologies for any disruption the closure may cause local residents and visitors. Questions about the closure can be directed to the council's Infrastructure Department.
Rockhampton Regional Council is seeking name suggestions for a section of Boundary Road in Parkhurst. The road section is about 420 metres long and lies east of McLaughlin Street, outside Queensland Magnesia. Residents and community groups can submit nominations under the council's Naming of Infrastructure Assets policy. Submissions close on 7 November 2025 and should be addressed to Infrastructure Planning by email or post.
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Get the appResidents in Dysart have been told that kerbside waste collection is running late and may not be finished on Wednesday, 21 October 2026. Council is asking households to keep their bins out on the kerb until the trucks arrive. The holdup stems from staffing problems at the contractor handling the service. Council has apologised for the disruption and thanked residents for their understanding while the work is rescheduled.
The Upper Lachlan Shire Council has announced a temporary closure of the Crookwell Waste Transfer Station, according to the headline of its notice. The council's page offers newsletter sign-up, postal contact details at PO Box 42 in Gunning, and links to services, forms, payments and current works and closures. It also acknowledges the traditional custodians of the land and pays respects to Elders past, present and future. The available text does not provide the closure dates or reasons for the shutdown.
The Clermont Waste Management Facility will be closed on Thursday, 22 October 2026, from 9am until 2pm, after which normal operating hours will resume. The temporary change is needed because of a planned power outage by Ergon. Council has thanked residents in advance for their patience while the work takes place. Residents who need further details are directed to the council's customer service team, which is available around the clock.
Moree Plains Shire Council is advising residents with severe asthma or breathing difficulties to avoid the Moree Waste Facility. Green waste mulching at the site from Thursday 15 October is expected to run for seven to ten days and is generating significant dust. Anyone with breathing difficulties who must visit should wear a suitable P2 or P3 face mask. The council has apologised for any inconvenience caused.
South Burnett Regional Council will start landscaping work near the kiosk and powered site terraces at Boondooma Dam from Monday 26 October 2026. The council says the work should not affect guests' stays. The camp kitchen will stay open during the work. Guests are asked to follow signage and stay out of work areas. The council has apologised for any inconvenience.
Isaac Regional Council has changed the operating hours at its Glenden and Nebo Waste Management Facilities because of staff availability. The revised timetable runs from Tuesday 20 October to Friday 6 November 2026. Glenden is closed on several Wednesdays, including 21 October, 28 October and 4 November. Nebo is closed on Mondays, including 26 October and 2 November. Residents can check the full daily timetable for each site in the council notice.
Maranoa residents are being asked to keep the area around their water meters clean, clear and easy to reach. Council is carrying out water meter readings over the coming weeks. Households that have meters inside a fence may need meter readers to enter the yard. Where a meter cannot be reached, for example because of a dog or locked gate, Council will contact residents to arrange another time.
A female white and brown Terrier crossbreed has been collected from Hope Street in Cooktown, Queensland, at 8.10am on Friday 16 October 2026. The dog is currently held at the council impound. Anyone who believes the animal is theirs should get in touch with council staff during weekday business hours to arrange its return. Proof of ownership will be needed before the dog can be released to its owner.
A black Brahman cross cow was picked up at Helenvale on Tuesday 13 October 2026 and is held by the council. Owners must prove ownership to collect the animal during weekday business hours.
Residents no longer need to boil their town water before drinking it, after a council lifted its boil water alert. The alert, which began on 24 September 2026, was lifted with immediate effect on 13 October 2026. Water supply regulators have advised that the town supply is now safe to drink and use as normal. The council has thanked residents for their patience, understanding and cooperation during the period. The notice was issued by chief executive officer Shane Gray.
Isaac Regional Council has informed residents that Ergon Energy will carry out a planned power outage at the Dysart Hub on Wednesday, 14 October 2026. The interruption is scheduled to run from 8.30am until 2.30pm. The hub is due to reopen at 2.30pm once power is restored. Anyone wanting further details about the outage is advised to get in touch with Ergon Energy directly. The council has also thanked the community for its patience during the disruption.
The Glenden Waste Management Facility is closed temporarily on Tuesday, 13 October 2026, the council has announced. The closure is attributed to staffing availability. Normal operating hours are scheduled to return on Wednesday, 14 October 2026. Residents seeking further details are directed to the council's customer service centre, which operates around the clock. The council's chief executive officer, Cale Dendle, issued the notice, thanking the community for its patience during the interruption.
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Get the appThe Upper Lachlan Shire Council has listed a closure at its Gunning office for Tuesday 13 October 2026. Council's postal address is PO Box 42, Gunning NSW 2581, and the council's website carries a page of current works and closures. Residents can also subscribe to the council newsletter for the latest updates. The council opened its page by acknowledging the traditional custodians of the land and paying respects to Elders past, present and future, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in the community.
Hilltops Council says its service provider, Goldenfields Water, will carry out essential maintenance on a water trunk main on Wednesday 14 October 2026. The main runs between Rosehill Pump Station and Harden Balance Tank. Work will begin at 7 am and is expected to finish by 4 pm, and it may affect water supply for customers on that service line. Customers in the main Harden township are not expected to be affected. Residents experiencing any water interruptions are asked to contact the council on 1300 445 586.