FAQs

We are proposing to:

• Discontinue the use of the approved names of North Talwood and South Talwood localities
• Create and give a name to the new locality of Talwood.

On 24 October 2022, the Department of Resources (Resources) received a suggestion from the Goondiwindi Regional Council to amalgamate the localities of North Talwood and South Talwood and create a single locality of Talwood. The suggestion was made by the council after it was approached by the local community.

The community has been experiencing issues with addressing, postal deliveries and navigational and way-finding issues due to there being two separate localities. A new locality will reduce confusion, increase efficiencies in postal and delivery services and assist with effective and timely ambulance, police and emergency service operations.

As part of the process of developing the suggested name and locality, Goondiwindi Regional Council undertook a 30-day consultation process (1-31 August 2022) with the residents of North Talwood and South Talwood with results showing full support for the suggestion. You can read more about their engagement activities on their web page.

Australia Post and the Queensland Police Service have also been consulted and had no objections.

By discontinuing the use of the two existing localities, one new locality will be created. This means addresses in North Talwood and South Talwood will change - for example, if your current address is street number, street name, North Talwood 4496, it will become street number, street name, Talwood 4496.

The Minister will make a final decision on the proposal after considering all the issues raised during the public consultation process. Updates to the following web content will increase awareness and information on the decision including:

• Online consultation page with all detailed content
• Current place name proposals/decisions web page 
• Resources home page will include a feature tile 

The decision will also be promoted via Facebook.

Additionally, if you would like to receive notification of the decision via email, you may request one through your submission.

Consistent and accurate place names are the basis of a number of vital activities, including map production, communication services, population censuses and statistics, and emergency services.

Because of this, Queensland follows strict place naming guidelines and processes. Place naming is primarily the responsibility of the Department of Resources which administers the Place Names Act 1994.

Learn more through this step-by-step guide. (Suggesting a place name or boundary change | Environment, land and water | Queensland Government (www.qld.gov.au))

Place Names are also playing an increasing role in the recognition of Aboriginal Peoples and Torres Strait Islander People’s culture and history.