Isisford & Yaraka Community Forums POSTPONED Published on 06 November 2026 Longreach Regional Council advises that, due to the current flooding situation impacting road travel in Yaraka and Isisford, next week’s Community Forums in both communities have been postponed.Residents of Yaraka and Isisford will be notified, with new dates to be confirmed as soon as possible.The Ilfracombe and Longreach Community Forums will go ahead as planned. Tagged as: , Announcements, Public Notices
ISISFORD BOIL WATER ALERT Published on 27 October 2026 Longreach Regional Council advises residents of Isisford that a boil water alert is now in effect due to higher-than-normal turbidity (cloudiness) levels detected in the treated water supply.Residents are urged to read the following media release carefully for important information about water usage and are asked to share this information with all affected community members. Tagged as: , Media Releases, Public Notices
PUBLIC NOTICE - Approved Inspection Program Published on 06 October 2026 Notice is hereby given that Longreach Regional Council has, by resolution dated 17 September 2026, approved a Selective Inspection Program pursuant to section 134 of the Local Government Act 2009. The purpose of the Inspection Program is to ascertain compliance with the Plumbing and Drainage Act 2018, the Water Supply (Safety and Reliability) Act 2008 and other relevant Local Government Acts Tagged as: , Public Notices
Proposed Animal Management (Amendment) Subordinate Local Law (No. 1) Published on 29 September 2026 Longreach Regional Council has, by resolution of Council at its Ordinary Meeting held on 17 September 2026, proposed to make Animal Management (Amendment) Subordinate Local Law (No. 1) 2026 (the “amending subordinate local law”). Tagged as: , Public Notices
Isisford Off-Stream Storage Dam Published on 13 July 2026 Council is currently monitoring a leak that has been identified in the Isisford Off-Stream Storage Dam wall.As a precautionary measure, Council has commenced pumping water from the dam back into the river to reduce pressure on the structure while further investigations are undertaken.An independent specialist engineer has been engaged to inspect the dam and provide expert advice on its conditi Tagged as: , Public Notices
Longreach Regional Council 2027 Budget Published on 19 June 2026 Council has this week adopted its 2027 Budget, with a plan to deliver a record $95 million investment into the local economy over the next 12 months. Tagged as: , Announcements
Thomson River Weir Upgrades Published on 26 May 2026 Thomson River Weir Upgrades Tagged as: , Public Notices
Wildlife Deterrence Program Published on 26 March 2026 Council advises residents that a noise-making device (gas gun) will be deployed in the following areas of as part of a short-term wildlife deterrence and relocation program:• Edkins Park;• Longreach Civic and Cultural Centre; and,• Kite Street near the Showground yards.Council will operate the device in the above areas at the following times:• Between 7am and 10am• From Monday 30 March to Th Tagged as: , Public Notices
ADVICE - RETURN NOW WITH CAUTION Published on 17 March 2026 Floodwater has peaked and is beginning to fall slowly. The river is likely to remain above the major flood level (5.30 m) until at least mid-week. Avoid sightseeing in flooded areas. Floodwater can be dangerous. Please do not enter floodwater or allow children to play in floodwater. Tagged as: , Community Safety