Public notice: Cattle on the moove
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Posted on December 1, 2023
1800 weaners will begin their journey through the Central Highlands this week as drovers walk the large mob south from the Isaac region through the Central Highlands to Rolleston starting on Tuesday 5 December 2023.
Motorists are asked to be extra vigilant.
Under Queensland legislation, travelling livestock have the right of way and may hold up traffic for 15 minutes. If you encounter stock on the road, slow down and drive slowly when it’s safe to pass.
Warning signs will be implemented to advise oncoming traffic of the cattle’s location and drivers are encouraged to reduce speed.
Stock routes, whether they be road reserves or dedicated stock routes, are owned by the state government and managed by Central Highlands Regional Council.
Cattle drovers must obtain the necessary permit from council and abide by guidelines before grazing cattle on a stock route or road reserve.
If you have any enquiries, please contact council on 1300 242 686.