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Our Mayor Rachel Chambers Rachel Chambers

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North Burnett community petition tabled in State Parliament as financial crisis looms over Queensland Local Government. “Our Council isn’t afraid to get the job done, and that job is about creating a sustainable community” Rachel Chambers bit.ly/3umOYXM

Ensuring local government sustainability and the challenges we face in the North Burnett are front of mind for Australian Labor. Matt Burnett Anthony Albanese Local Government Association of Queensland ALGA

Today we have released our new Corporate Plan, 'A Plan for Generations' and our 2021-2022 Budget. “This is a responsible budget which gets the basics right and delivers a sustainable level of essential services.” Check out here 👇 bit.ly/2UGJVFp

Full agenda and minutes are available following our massive general meeting and budget meeting held on Wednesday. Check them out bit.ly/367KIBQ

Thanks Nikki Boyd MP for coming to North Burnett Regional Council to see firsthand the desperate need to get Local Government assets and services working for our community. #water #roads #waste #sewerage Basic necessities for all Queenslanders.

Yesterday we took the opportunity to welcome Nikki Boyd MP to our region and discuss the challenges we face as we fight for long-term sustainability. We continue to work to further our movement for long term sustainability for LG in Qld. Rachel Chambers Local Government Association of Queensland ALGA

Advocating for our region is a huge part of our councillors roles and this Council is continuing to address the challenges this region faces, not kicking it down the path for the next term of council. Rachel Chambers Nikki Boyd MP

#NBRC are thankful for the Drought Communities Programme funding from the australiangovernment . The program has supported local businesses, employment opportunities and long-lasting economic and social benefits to the region. Ken O'Dowd Rachel Chambers 👉bit.ly/3CzbIZX

#W4Q have funding important upgrades to community facilities in the #NBRC. We would love to see the Queensland Government continue this funding program for regional Councils, to assist in filling the funding gap for Councils like us. Rachel Chambers @Colin4Callide bit.ly/3kGIVdI

Funding flows for better quality Biggenden Water.💦 The latest BBRF has announced $5.76m towards a new water treatment plant & raw water reservoir to secure Biggenden's water future. Ken O'Dowd Rachel Chambers BIEDO Regional Development Australia Wide Bay Burnett bit.ly/3lQv4Ua

Today our Council unanimously moved to voice community concerns regarding Queensland Government COVID mandate. We strongly support the need to keep our communities safe from COVID-19. See the full statement here: bit.ly/30VhEhW

DEPUTY PREMIER Steven Miles VISITS REGION FOR PHOTO OPPORTUNITY WHILE CUTTING KEY COUNCIL FUNDING Queensland Government Weeks before the flooding disaster we received a ‘kick in the guts’ as vital funding to deliver essential services to community was slashed. bit.ly/3nwNFVt

Mayor Hotz has shared his weekly update. Read about road conditions, Bon Accord Bridge info session, the recent LGAQ visit and more. Click here to read it 👉 fal.cn/3osQo