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Budget Documents 2013-2014
To view the Budget Highlights, Budget Statement and the Budget Booklet for 2013-2014 click here
drumMUSTER 2013
On Farm Processing - Bookings to be made with Council prior to 30 June 2013. Minimum 400 empty clean drums. Processing expected to start July/August. Yelarbon Area: Book with the Yelarbon State School P & C (contact Will Officer on 4675 41251).
For further information please contact Council on 4671 7400, or Colin Hoey, drumMUSTER Qld 0428 964 576.
Welcome to Goondiwindi Regional Council
Covering an area of 19,294 square kms, Goondiwindi Regional Council is home to approximately 10,720 people from Texas in the east to Weengallon in the west.
Road Conditions
For the most up to date information on the conditions and opening/closures of roads across the GRC region, please contact the Department of Transport & Main Roads on 13 19 40 or visit www.131940.qld.gov.au.
Out of Hours Council Emergency Contact Numbers
Goondiwindi & Western Areas: (07) 4671 4671
Inglewood, Texas & Eastern Areas: (07) 4652 1834
For life threatening situations call 000, For SES call 132 500
Out of Hours Council Emergency Contact Numbers
- Goondiwindi & Western Areas:
(07) 4671 4671 - Inglewood, Texas & Eastern Areas:
(07) 4652 1834
For life threatening situations call 000, For SES call 132 500
Animals to be Rehomed
For details of animals that Council currently needs to find a new home for click here.
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