The Western Queensland Alliance of Councils (WQAC) has welcomed the findings and recommendations of the 2021 Regional Telecommunications Independent Review Committee. The Committee’s report validates the key concerns and proposed solutions detailed in the WQAC’s 2021 Digital Connectivity Blueprint.

Leaders representing the 22 councils of Western Queensland, covering 60% of the State, have released a first region-wide Housing Market Study today. The Study reveals the region’s chronic shortage of housing - a major roadblock to community, employment and business growth that is only set to worsen.

A coalition of more than twenty outback Queensland councils are working together to achieve maximum COVID 19 vaccination rates by providing their community with a clear picture of their regions vaccination uptake.

More than 180 delegates including leaders from across Western Queensland and senior State and Federal government representatives are set to gather in Richmond from 17 – 19 May for the 2021 Western Queensland Alliance of Councils (WQAC) Assembly.

RAPAD Media Statement

A study into the housing market failures in outback Queensland has gathered information from the central west. Through the Western Queensland Alliance of Councils (WQAC) the Remote Area Planning and Development Board is supporting an investigation into housing market failure by the Regional Australia Institute..…

Tackling Western Queensland’s housing issues will feature on the agenda when leaders from across 60% of Queensland, together with senior State and Federal government Ministers and departmental representatives, gather in Richmond on 17-19 May 2021 for the Western Queensland Alliance of Councils (WQAC) Assembly 2021.…

2020 STATE BUDGET

Leaders from across more than half of Queensland, the 21 mayors of the Western Queensland Alliance of Councils (WQAC), have delivered their assessment of the 2020 State Budget and what it means for their region and Queensland…

2020 QUEENSLAND STATE ELECTION

Hot off the campaign trail, twenty one Mayors representing communities across the length and breadth of Western Queensland have delivered their assessment of State Election candidates and their commitment to their region…

WQAC FEDERAL 2020-21 BUDGET STATEMENT

The Western Queensland Alliance of Councils has welcomed the Federal Government’s commitment to national economic recovery and investment in the remote and regional communities through its 2020-21 Budget, and urged them to look to Western Queensland to deliver for the nation at this critical time.…

Twenty one Mayors representing communities across the length and breadth of Western Queensland have one clear message for candidates ahead of the State Election – it’s time to invest in the west if they truly want to unlock the economic potential of Queensland…

South-east Queensland tourism destinations report exceptionally strong booking numbers for the coming Ekka public holiday long weekend as the State’s new Good to Go campaign is embraced by Queenslanders keen to get a break away…

News coverage of the Western Queensland Alliance of Councils Inaugural Assembly …

News from the National Drought and North Queensland Flood Response and Recovery Agency with a video message from Drought and Flood Coordinator General Shane Stone…

WATCH: The Hon Scott Morrison, Prime Minister of Australia. Video message address to the Western Queensland Alliance of Councils Assembly in Longreach on 28 July 2020.

WATCH: Assistant Minister for Road Safety and Freight Transport Scott Buchholz MP, presentation to the Western Queensland Alliance of Councils Assembly in Longreach on 28 July 2020.

The importance of working together to secure a strong future for Western Queensland topped the agenda at the inaugural assembly of the Western Queensland Alliance of Councils (WQAC), as Assistant Minister for Road Safety and Freight Transport Scott Buchholz and Minister for Agriculture, Drought and Emergency Management David Littleproud addressed the inaugural assembly of the Western Queensland Alliance of Councils.…

The creation of the Western Queensland Alliance of Councils (WQAC) has been welcomed by member councils, Federal and State Government representatives as a proactive, timely and constructive initiative which will lead to improved outcomes for Western Queensland, the State and the nation…

Minister for Local Government, Minister for Racing and Minister for Multicultural Affairs Stirling Hinchliffe and Minister for Regional Development and Manufacturing Glenn Butcher have welcomed the Western Queensland Alliance of Councils and the collaboration for western communities…

Leaders from across 60% of Queensland together with senior State and Federal government representatives will gather in Longreach on 27-28 July 2020 for the Western Queensland Alliance of Councils Inaugural Assembly…

The WQAC is a new collaboration of the three regional organisations of councils in Western Queensland covering 60 per cent of the State and including 21 local governments….