Community Location:
627 Glouchester Avenue, Cape Gloucester
Description of community needs:
Residents and local farmers experience extreme difficulty in taking calls, sending messages and accessing internet services. In an event of a natural disaster could result in lack of access to information and placing additional pressure on emergency services. Telecommunications is extremely vital in ensuring road users can contact emergency services in the event of an accident on the notoriously dangerous Bruce Highway. It is also known that terrain impacts signal from towers and on large agricultural properties, loss of telecommunications hinders their productivity and knowing if they are hurt in the paddock, they can call for help.
State or Territory:
QLD
Community Location:
78 Orchid Road, Cannonvale
Description of community needs:
Residents and local farmers experience extreme difficulty in taking calls, sending messages and accessing internet services. In an event of a natural disaster could result in lack of access to information and placing additional pressure on emergency services. Telecommunications is extremely vital in ensuring road users can contact emergency services in the event of an accident on the notoriously dangerous Bruce Highway. It is also known that terrain impacts signal from towers and on large agricultural properties, loss of telecommunications hinders their productivity and knowing if they are hurt in the paddock, they can call for help.
State or Territory:
QLD
Community Location:
332 Cullendore Road, Murrays Bridge
Description of community needs:
Residents and local farmers experience extreme difficulty in taking calls, sending messages and accessing internet services. In an event of a natural disaster could result in lack of access to information and placing additional pressure on emergency services. Telecommunications is extremely vital in ensuring road users can contact emergency services in the event of an accident on the notoriously dangerous Bruce Highway. It is also known that terrain impacts signal from towers and on large agricultural properties, loss of telecommunications hinders their productivity and knowing if they are hurt in the paddock, they can call for help.
State or Territory:
QLD
Community Location:
1 Roslyn Road, Mount Julian
Description of community needs:
Residents and local farmers experience extreme difficulty in taking calls, sending messages and accessing internet services. In an event of a natural disaster could result in lack of access to information and placing additional pressure on emergency services. Telecommunications is extremely vital in ensuring road users can contact emergency services in the event of an accident on the notoriously dangerous Bruce Highway. It is also known that terrain impacts signal from towers and on large agricultural properties, loss of telecommunications hinders their productivity and knowing if they are hurt in the paddock, they can call for help.
State or Territory:
QLD
Community Location:
New England Highway at The Glen, 4370
Description of community needs:
This road is the main connection between the towns of Warwick and Stanthorpe and is prone to natural disaster as was experienced in recent bushfires. Much of this section of the highway has poor mobile coverage with parts having no mobile coverage. It is vital that there is sufficient telecommunications capacity during a disaster not only to coordinate response services but also emergency notifications and evacuations. This is also the main transport corridor to the South of Warwick, and there have been numerous traffic accidents along this highway. -28.287804, 151.953651
Co-contributions:
• Willing to discuss potential co-contributions (financial and/or in-kind) with program applicants
State or Territory:
QLD
Community Location:
26 Bourke Street, Blacks Beach
Description of community needs:
Residents and local farmers experience extreme difficulty in taking calls, sending messages and accessing internet services. In an event of a natural disaster could result in lack of access to information and placing additional pressure on emergency services. Telecommunications is extremely vital in ensuring road users can contact emergency services in the event of an accident on the notoriously dangerous Bruce Highway. It is also known that terrain impacts signal from towers and on large agricultural properties, loss of telecommunications hinders their productivity and knowing if they are hurt in the paddock, they can call for help.
State or Territory:
NSW
Community Location:
Old Bar - 2430
Description of community needs:
Unreliable and poor mobile and internet reception. Even with a booster, even in good times the signal is week and unreliable. During school holidays with influx of people, internet is so slow it becomes unusable.
The area has a relatively high rainfall, including summer storms with high wind. These cause havoc with mobile signal and with poorly maintained underground landline cables as recently experienced during the 2019/20 bushfires and the flooding event of 2021.
State or Territory:
QLD
Community Location:
24 Aivu Avenue, Wunjunga
Description of community needs:
Residents and local farmers experience extreme difficulty in taking calls, sending messages and accessing internet services. In an event of a natural disaster could result in lack of access to information and placing additional pressure on emergency services. Telecommunications is extremely vital in ensuring road users can contact emergency services in the event of an accident on the notoriously dangerous Bruce Highway. It is also known that terrain impacts signal from towers and on large agricultural properties, loss of telecommunications hinders their productivity and knowing if they are hurt in the paddock, they can call for help.
State or Territory:
VIC
Community Location:
Konongwootong
Description of community needs:
Konongwootong, Victoria, home to the scenic Konongwootong Reservoir, is a popular spot for tourists enjoying nature and outdoor activities. However, poor mobile coverage, especially along the Coleraine Edenhope Road, affects both tourists and locals.
Visitors struggle with navigation and accessing emergency services, while locals and businesses face communication challenges. Upgrading mobile coverage in this area would enhance safety, improve the tourist experience, and support local businesses by providing reliable connectivity for both residents and visitors.
State or Territory:
NSW
Community Location:
Gunnedah (along Wandobah Road from Bushs Lane to Black Jack Forest Road), Oxley Highway - Gunnedah to Coonabarabran, Ghoolendaddi, Emerald Hill, Kelvin, Orange Grove, Piallaway, Carroll, Tambar Springs, Mullaley, Mary’s Mount
Description of community needs:
A recent survey by Gunnedah Shire Council identified widespread mobile connectivity issues in villages and rural areas, exacerbated by the 3G shutdown. Many residents report unreliable service, impacting emergency response, business operations, and education access for children.
One stated, “Every second counts in an emergency, but we can’t rely on our phones.” Another shared, “It makes it very difficult to conduct business, work effectively, or feel confident I can get help.” In a region where bushfires and floods occur, these gaps pose serious risks. Full survey results are available upon request.
