Etheridge Shire Council

17/08/2026

Applications close 31st August 2026 📢

📱Contact Tamara on (07) 4079 9090 for assistance!

On Saturday 7th March 2026, Prophurst Pty Ltd generously held a community auction for flood affected residents of the Etheridge Shire. These funds will now be distributed in voucher form on an application basis;

-Exclusive to impacted residents of the Etheridge Shire
-Vouchers redeemable at Georgetown Roadhouse, Georgetown Rural Supplies and Venies Fruit & Vegetables
-The applications will be open from the 31st July to 31st August 2026
-One application per household (primary residence)

Apply here 👇
https://au.openforms.com/Form/e3894b90-6e7a-4e17-8b2e-d595519309ea

16/08/2026

𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗩𝗔𝗥𝗜𝗘𝗧𝗬 𝗕𝗔𝗦𝗛 𝗜𝗦 𝗛𝗘𝗔𝗗𝗘𝗗 𝗢𝗨𝗥 𝗪𝗔𝗬! 🛻

The 2026 Variety Bash will be travelling through the Etheridge Shire with stops at Cobbold Gorge and Mount Surprise in support for kids across rural Queensland!

A huge welcome to all Bash teams, and thank you to Variety - for your ongoing support of remote communities.

Be sure to keep an eye out, give them a wave and cheer on this awesome initiative!

Learn more about the Variety Bash here 👇
https://www.varietybashqld.com.au/

14/08/2026

𝐆𝐈𝐋𝐁𝐄𝐑𝐓 𝐑𝐈𝐕𝐄𝐑 𝐓𝐄𝐋𝐒𝐓𝐑𝐀 𝐎𝐔𝐓𝐀𝐆𝐄

Click the link below for more information 👇
telstra.com/mobile-outages

11/08/2026

𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 𝐅𝐄𝐃𝐄𝐑𝐀𝐋 𝐃𝐄𝐋𝐄𝐆𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍
Mayor Barry Hughes is currently in Canberra attending the 2026 Federal Mayoral Delegation.

L-R
A/Mayor Dave Bilney, Tablelands Regional Council
Mayor Lisa Scomazzon, Douglas Shire Council
Mayor Teresa Millwood, Cassowary Coast Regional Council
Senator the Hon Catherine King, MP – Minister for Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Local Government
Mayor Barry Hughes, Etheridge Shire Council
Mayor Robyn Holmes, Cook Shire Council
Cr Matthew Tickner, Cairns Regional Council

11/08/2026

Census night is tonight! 📣

Have you completed your Census yet?

If you did not receive a Census form, you can still complete your Census online by requesting a new Census number.

For more information, visit here 👇
census.abs.gov.au/help

Every Census counts and helps inform decisions about services, infrastructure and funding for communities across Australia.

05/08/2026

𝐆𝐑𝐈𝐅𝐅𝐈𝐓𝐇 𝐔𝐍𝐈𝐕𝐄𝐑𝐒𝐈𝐓𝐘 & 𝐃𝐍𝐀 𝐃𝐄𝐒𝐈𝐆𝐍 𝐒𝐈𝐓𝐄 𝐕𝐈𝐒𝐈𝐓

05/08/2026

On Saturday 7th March 2026, Prophurst Pty Ltd generously held a community auction for flood affected residents of the Etheridge Shire. These funds will now be distributed in voucher form on an application basis;

-Exclusive to impacted residents of the Etheridge Shire
-Vouchers redeemable at Georgetown Roadhouse, Georgetown Rural Supplies and Venies Fruit & Vegetables
-The applications will be open from the 31st July to 31st August 2026
-One application per household (primary residence)

Apply here 👇
https://au.openforms.com/Form/e3894b90-6e7a-4e17-8b2e-d595519309ea

03/08/2026

𝐏𝐔𝐁𝐋𝐈𝐂 𝐍𝐎𝐓𝐈𝐂𝐄 ✈

30/07/2026

Join Cattle Australia for an important update on the Cattle Transaction Levy Review.

🗓 4 August 2026
📍Oasis Roadhouse

North Queensland – It's Your Turn to Have Your Say

The Cattle Transaction Levy Review consultation meetings have now arrived in Northern Queensland.

This is the first comprehensive review of the Cattle Transaction Levy in almost 20 years and a chance for grassfed cattle producers to help shape how levy funds are invested and how they support our industry into the future.

Whether you attend a face-to-face consultation, complete the online survey or read the discussion papers, your input will help guide the future of Australia's grassfed beef industry.

Register now https://www.eventbrite.com.au/o/73060386633

Find your nearest consultation and learn more here: https://cattleaustralia.com.au/the-cattle-transaction-levy/

30/07/2026

Mt Surprise Community, don't forget to come along next Wednesday and have a chat with your local Councillors!

𝐉𝐔𝐋𝐘 𝐓𝐎 𝐍𝐎𝐕𝐄𝐌𝐁𝐄𝐑 𝐂𝐎𝐌𝐌𝐔𝐍𝐈𝐓𝐘 𝐂𝐎𝐍𝐍𝐄𝐂𝐓 𝐃𝐀𝐓𝐄𝐒 💼