QPRC Councillor John Preston

09/10/2026

Great to see the progress on this and the wombat crossing on Majara Street. Improving safety for Bungendore’s students can’t come quick enough.

Contractors will be upgrading the refuge island crossing to a children's crossing on Kings Highway in Bungendore between Monday 12 October and Friday 16 October 2026.

We had a delay receiving the Road Occupancy Licence for the Kings Highway works which is why the works were not completed during the school holidays.

Works at times will require a lane closure, and depending on traffic volumes both lanes will be opened back up to traffic. Works requiring lane closures will be conducted outside of school peak hours for drop-off and pick-up.

We thank you for your patience as we complete these works; these crossings have high levels of pedestrian activity, particularly during school arrival and departure. The upgrades will improve safety for students, families and other pedestrians.

The raised 'wombat' pedestrian crossing on Majara Street is expected to be complete this weekend (by Sunday 11 October), and ready for traffic before school returns.

06/10/2026

The Bungendore Economic Stimulus Trial is currently open for comment on Your Voice.

Council is considering a 12-month Economic Stimulus Trial in the Bungendore C*D to help accelerate commercial activity, attract new operators, and strengthen the town’s long-term economic resilience.

Share your thoughts by 13 October via the link below.

https://yourvoice.qprc.nsw.gov.au/bungendore-economic-stimulus-trial

10/09/2026

Is it spring cleaning time for your household? Our free household chemical cleanout events are on this weekend!

At these events, residents can safely dispose of waste that cannot go into regular waste collection such as gas bottles, batteries, fluorescent globes and tubes, paint, motor oils, fuel and fluids.

The dates and locations are:
📅 Bungendore Household Chemical Cleanout, Saturday 12 September, 8am – 11am, Bungendore Waste Transfer Station
📅 Braidwood Household Chemical Cleanout, Saturday 12 September, 1pm – 4pm, Braidwood Waste Transfer Station
📅 Queanbeyan Household Chemical Cleanout, Sunday 13 September, 8am – 11am, Queanbeyan Waste Minimisation Centre.

Only waste below 20kg or 20L will be accepted. These are free services which are run in support with the NSW Environment Protection Authority.

More details can be found at qprc.nsw.gov.au/Events

10/09/2026

Are you looking for an opportunity to work outdoors and keep our award-winning landscapes beautiful? Our job of the week is the General Equipment Operator in our Urban Landscapes team.

This role is based in Queanbeyan and looks after a variety of tasks that include gardening and tree maintenance, cleaning, litter control and graffiti removal, operating Council's vehicles and equipment for landscaping tasks and much more.

If this sounds like a role for you, or someone you know, find out more and apply before 9am Monday, 21 September at bit.ly/QPRC-Careers

10/09/2026

Both councillor Wi******er and Councillor Livermore have served the community exceedingly well over the last term of their mayoral and deputy mayoral terms and I have no doubt that they will continue to do so over the next two year term.

The work tempo and commitment shown by both has been exemplary and their attendance at community functions, sporting events and meetings across the community and across the region has been equally impressive. How both of them weave this commitment around full-time work commitments is truly impressive.

They both, but particularly Councillor Wi******er in his role as Mayor, have helped the community and the council navigate through some difficult issues over the last term and have done so with a great deal of empathy and support for the community.

It is only fitting that they and the QPRC community have been given the opportunity to enjoy this leadership for the duration of the term of this council and beyond.

I congratulate them both on their re-election. QPRC is stronger for their leadership.

Very grateful to have been re-elected as Mayor of Queanbeyan-Palerang tonight, with the support of my fellow councillors in a 7–2 vote.

A big congratulations to Esma Livermore, who was also re-elected unopposed as Deputy Mayor.

It’s a privilege to represent our community and something I never take for granted.

Plenty to get on with, and I’m looking forward to continuing the work and getting things done for our community.

09/09/2026

06/08/2026

Are you ready to shape the future of one of NSW’s fastest-growing regions? As a Senior Town Planner, you’ll be part of an award-winning branch to help shape and enhance the liveability of the Queanbeyan-Palerang region.

In this role, you will provide high quality development assessment services to internal and external customers, assess complex development applications, provide expert advice on planning issues, prepare planning reports, and mentor and support our junior planners.

We are looking for someone with tertiary qualifications in Town Planning or equivalent, 4 years of planning experience in Local Government, State Government or consulting practice, advanced communication skills, and who can resolve planning challenges.

Find out more and apply before 9am Monday 17 August at bit.ly/QPRC-Careers

21/07/2026

The national Aus Alert test will take place on Monday 27 July 2026 at 2:00 pm AEST.

AusAlert is a new national warning system that uses the latest technology to send emergency messages to compatible mobile devices.

This is a planned test and you don’t need to do anything.

The message will vibrate and include a loud, siren-like sound that lasts about 10 seconds. If this could disrupt you or cause you or a loved one to feel unsafe, please turn off your mobile devices or switch them to aeroplane mode before the scheduled test time in your location, and leave them off for at least one hour.

To learn more about Aus Alert and access translated resources, visit ausalert.gov.au

13/07/2026

So very heartwarming to see so many new Australians from so many countries and to participate in their special day.

11/02/2026

Proud to have helped craft the motion passed by Council last night to preserve this mural that celebrates the life of Zomi Frankcom.

The resolution passed will help to protect this wonderful piece of public art in perpetuity and will encourage future councils to continue this work.