Smoke Advisory | Queanbeyan-Palerang | Saturday 7 Dec

Smoke from bushfires toward Braidwood is being blown across the Queanbeyan-Palerang area and beyond. If you have breathing difficulties, please take appropriate precautions like staying indoors and closing windows.

Please only contact Triple Zero (000) to report fire not just smoke. Monitor the Fires Near Me app or www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/fire-information/fires-near-me for up to date information.

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Water notices delayed

Please note that the water notices for ratepayers in the former Queanbeyan City Council local government area have been delayed.

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Bushfires impact on waste transfer stations

The Macs Reef Waste Transfer Station will remain closed on Monday 9 December. The facility is not under threat from fires, but staff are unable to attend as they face road closures and having to tend to their own properties.

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$10,000 in Shop & Win prizes brings Christmas joy

Published on 09 December 2019

At a time when Braidwood and surrounds has faced threatening bushfires, Queanbeyan-Palerang Regional Council’s 2019 Christmas Shop & Win campaign has brought joy to six lucky major prize winners.

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Summer Activation events to cool down the hot summer

Published on 04 December 2019

Annually since January 2017, we have been running the Summer Activation events at our local pools. These are a great event where the community gets together for some summer fun.

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QPRC supports work to maintain heritage properties

Published on 04 December 2019

Council is proud to announce the recipients of the Special Heritage Fund for 2019-20.

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Impact of Braidwood fires on Council services and activities

Published on 02 December 2019

The fires near Braidwood have seen several road closures, school closures and other impacts to services in the region. Here's a list of known Council services and activities impacted by the fires.

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On Leros 2018

Published on 18 November 2019

This exhibition is the culmination of the works inspired by an enchanting ten days drawing and painting en plein air on a distant Greek Island in the Dodecanese archipelago in the Aegean Sea, Leros in September 2018.

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Water restrictions for Bungendore and Braidwood residents

Published on 18 November 2019

Queanbeyan-Palerang Regional Council will introduce water restrictions in Braidwood and Bungendore from Friday 22 November 2019.

Braidwood will be placed on Stage 2 water restrictions, which encourages residents to reduce their water consumption by 25%. Bungendore will start on Stage 1 water restrictions which call for a 10% reduction in consumption.

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Queanbeyan parks among ten best in Australia

Published on 12 November 2019

Queanbeyan-Palerang Regional Council’s Urban Landscapes staff are celebrating after two Queanbeyan parks achieved national and international recognition at the recent Parks and Leisure Australia (PLA) National Awards of Excellence.

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Braidwood tip to close as new waste transfer station is set to open

Published on 01 November 2019

Queanbeyan-Palerang Regional Council has announced that the old Braidwood tip will close on Sunday 10 November 2019 and the Braidwood Waste Transfer Station will open on Friday 15 November after the new facility attains its Certificate of Occupancy.

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Queanbeyan Civic and Cultural Precinct to breathe life into CBD

Published on 25 October 2019

The transformation of the Queanbeyan CBD has taken a step forward with Queanbeyan-Palerang Regional Council agreeing to release concept designs and the business case for the Queanbeyan Civic and Cultural Precinct for public exhibition.

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QPRC Regional Art Awards 2019 winners announced

Published on 17 October 2019

The winners of the 2019 QPRC Regional Art Awards were officially announced on Tuesday evening at The Q.

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Smoke Advisory | Queanbeyan-Palerang | Saturday 7 Dec

Water notices delayed

Bushfires impact on waste transfer stations

News & Media

$10,000 in Shop & Win prizes brings Christmas joy

Summer Activation events to cool down the hot summer

QPRC supports work to maintain heritage properties

Impact of Braidwood fires on Council services and activities

On Leros 2018

Water restrictions for Bungendore and Braidwood residents

Queanbeyan parks among ten best in Australia

Braidwood tip to close as new waste transfer station is set to open

Queanbeyan Civic and Cultural Precinct to breathe life into CBD

QPRC Regional Art Awards 2019 winners announced

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