With cyclone warnings current across the country, now is the time to prepare your family for a cyclone or emergency event. Stock an emergency kit with food, water, clothing, a radio, important documents and first aid, and prepare your home for severe weather. Be prepared... be cyclone ready. Read more ...

You can be part of the biggest climate awareness campaign in the world! Turn off your lights for one hour at 8.30pm on Saturday 27 March and join millions of people from around the world for Earth Hour. Together, we can show how lots of little actions add up to one big statement on climate change. Read more ...

Applications for the Regional Arts Development Fund (RADF) close on Friday 26 March. The RADF program provides funding to support professional artists and arts workers. Arrange a consultation now to discuss your ideas with the RADF liaison officer. Read more ...

Cane toads are a major pest in the north, but you can play your part in reducing their numbers. Toad Day Out will be held on Sunday 28 March - collect alive, unharmed toads and bring them along to the Thuringowa Drive Soundshell for a chance to win great prizes! Westpac will also donate $1 to Camp Quality for each of the first 10,000 toads collected. Read more ...

Residents living in the suburbs of Kirwan, Garbutt, Douglas and Heatley may be affected by a change in the collection day of their waste and recycle bins. Changes to bin days will take effect from Monday 15 March. Read more ...

Council, in conjunction with Griffith University, is undertaking a research project on home energy use in the north. Complete the two-step survey about energy use in your home and go into the draw to win a $1000 voucher to replace your energy-guzzling appliances! Read more ...

Help us locate potholes on our streets by reporting a pothole or lodging a road maintenance request. Click on this link to also find out where road works and road closures are in place. Read more ...