Barcaldine Regional Council

10/04/2026

How do you cope when conditions get tough?

Barcaldine Regional Council is asking the community to share their experience of events like extreme heat, drought, flooding, dust and service interruptions.

Your feedback will help Council plan practical improvements to services and community facilities across the region.

The survey takes 6–10 minutes and is anonymous.

Residents, businesses and graziers from Alpha, Aramac, Barcaldine, Jericho and Muttaburra are encouraged to take part. Complete the survey here: https://forms.office.com/r/gdWYc44L2L

08/04/2026

📣 Jericho and Muttaburra disaster information workshops

Are you a primary producer impacted by the recent Queensland Monsoon Trough, Cyclone Koji, Cyclone Narelle and Severe Weather disaster event? QRIDA will be holding disaster information workshops in Jericho & Muttaburra next week! 🌾🛠️

👨‍💼 Meet Bradley Whittington, QRIDA’s Regional Area Manager for Central Highlands & West, and get the information you need on QRIDA’s disaster recovery grants of up to $75,000, Disaster Assistance Loans of up to $2 million and Disaster Assistance (Essential Working Capital) Loans of up to $100,000 to help you get back to business sooner.

✅ Learn about available support
✅ Check your eligibility
✅ Get tips on documenting damages
📞 Call QRIDA on 1800 623 946 to register your spot!

Please note that the 'Queensland Monsoon Trough, Cyclone Koji, Cyclone Narelle and Severe Weather' event applies to ALL activated severe weather and flooding disaster events in Queensland to date, since 24 December 2025.

📣 Jericho and Muttaburra disaster information workshops

Are you a primary producer impacted by the recent Queensland Monsoon Trough, Cyclone Koji, Cyclone Narelle and Severe Weather disaster event? QRIDA will be holding disaster information workshops in Jericho & Muttaburra next week! 🌾🛠️

👨‍💼 Meet Bradley Whittington, QRIDA’s Regional Area Manager for Central Highlands & West, and get the information you need on QRIDA’s disaster recovery grants of up to $75,000, Disaster Assistance Loans of up to $2 million and Disaster Assistance (Essential Working Capital) Loans of up to $100,000 to help you get back to business sooner.

✅ Learn about available support
✅ Check your eligibility
✅ Get tips on documenting damages

📞 Call QRIDA on 1800 623 946 to register your spot!

Please note that the 'Queensland Monsoon Trough, Cyclone Koji, Cyclone Narelle and Severe Weather' event applies to ALL activated severe weather and flooding disaster events in Queensland to date, since 24 December 2025.

08/04/2026

ARAMAC RURAL TRANSACTION CENTRE TEMPORARY OPERATING HOURS

07/04/2026

𝑨𝒑𝒓𝒊𝒍 𝑮𝒂𝒍𝒊𝒍𝒆𝒆 𝑮𝒂𝒛𝒆𝒕𝒕𝒆

The April edition of the Galilee Gazette is now available online 🛜

If you are registered to receive a paper copy it will arrive in the mail ✉️ soon, if you would like a paper copy they will also be available around town or at your local Council office.

Download the newsletter here 👉🏼 https://www.barcaldinerc.qld.gov.au/Our-Council/Newsletters

Register for paper copies here 👉🏼 https://www.barcaldinerc.qld.gov.au/files/assets/public/v/1/our-council/documents/council-forms/registration-for-galilee-gazette-or-information-via-email.docx

02/04/2026

𝑵𝒐 𝑭𝒆𝒆𝒔. 𝑱𝒖𝒔𝒕 𝑴𝒆𝒎𝒐𝒓𝒊𝒆𝒔.

Great news for travellers exploring the heart of the west - Council Freedom Parks across the Barcaldine Region (Aramac, Muttaburra and Jericho) are now FREE to stay from 1 April 2026 until further notice.

Whether you’re pulling up under the gums in Aramac, soaking in the history of Muttaburra, or enjoying a quiet stop in Jericho, there’s never been a better time to stay a little longer and experience more.

Wake up to wide open skies, meet the locals, and leave with stories worth telling.

Pack up the van, hit the road, and make the most of it, because the best things in life (and the Barcaldine Region) are now free.

📸 Sean Scott Photography Experience Outback Queensland, Australia

31/03/2026

📣 Muttaburra your turn tonight - March Community Meetings!

Barcaldine Regional Council will be hosting a series of community meetings across the region this March, and we invite residents to come along and have their say.

These meetings are an opportunity to hear about and discuss:
• Budget preparation for 2026–2027
• Review of the Corporate Plan 2026–2031

🕠 All meetings start from 5:30pm at the local Town Hall.

Your feedback helps shape the future of our region, so we encourage residents to come along, ask questions, and share their ideas.

30/03/2026

Aramac - tonight is your turn! Let us know what you want to see going forward!

📣 March Community Meetings

Barcaldine Regional Council will be hosting a series of community meetings across the region this March, and we invite residents to come along and have their say.

These meetings are an opportunity to hear about and discuss:
• Budget preparation for 2026–2027
• Review of the Corporate Plan 2026–2031

Council representatives will be visiting:
📍 Alpha – Thursday 19 March
📍 Barcaldine – Monday 23 March
📍 Aramac – Monday 30 March
📍 Muttaburra – Tuesday 31 March
📍 Jericho – Wednesday 1 April

🕠 All meetings start from 5:30pm at the local Town Hall.

Your feedback helps shape the future of our region, so we encourage residents to come along, ask questions, and share their ideas.

Everyone is welcome to attend.

27/03/2026

📢 Grant funding has increased for Queensland Monsoon Trough, Cyclone Koji, Cyclone Narelle and Severe Weather event.

💰These grants can help eligible operations fund even more recovery activities including purchasing equipment and materials to undertake clean-up, disposing of damaged goods, repairing buildings, and more.

For more information about the grants, including eligibility criteria, guidelines, and resources to help you apply, visit QRIDA’s website here 👉 https://bit.ly/486X8tZ

26/03/2026

𝓒𝓸𝓷𝓰𝓻𝓪𝓽𝓾𝓵𝓪𝓽𝓲𝓸𝓷𝓼 to Daryl Tysoe on celebrating 𝟮𝟱 𝘆𝗲𝗮𝗿𝘀 of service with BRC, Daryl is a valued Plant Operator based at the Barcaldine depot. What a huge achievement!

24/03/2026

23/03/2026

Barcy you’re up! See you tonight at the Hall! 👇🏼👍🏼

📣 March Community Meetings

Barcaldine Regional Council will be hosting a series of community meetings across the region this March, and we invite residents to come along and have their say.

These meetings are an opportunity to hear about and discuss:
• Budget preparation for 2026–2027
• Review of the Corporate Plan 2026–2031

Council representatives will be visiting:
📍 Alpha – Thursday 19 March
📍 Barcaldine – Monday 23 March
📍 Aramac – Monday 30 March
📍 Muttaburra – Tuesday 31 March
📍 Jericho – Wednesday 1 April

🕠 All meetings start from 5:30pm at the local Town Hall.

Your feedback helps shape the future of our region, so we encourage residents to come along, ask questions, and share their ideas.

Everyone is welcome to attend.

23/03/2026

COMMUNITY INVITATION - Gordon Street Master Plan Meeting 👇🏼

Barcaldine Regional Council warmly invites all community members to attend a public meeting to learn more about and provide input into the Gordon Street Master Plan Project.

📅 Date: Wednesday, 25 March 2026
📍 Location: Harry Redford Centre, Aramac
🕡 Time: Community session from 6.30pm onwards

This is a great opportunity to hear about the project, share your thoughts, and be part of shaping the future of Gordon Street.

🍔 Free BBQ Dinner
Following the meeting, all attendees are invited to stay for a free BBQ dinner and light refreshments at the Aramac Bowls Club (located within the Harry Redford Centre).

We encourage everyone to come along, get involved, and have your say.