Crows Nest Council history

On 11 November 1879, the Highfields Divisional Board was proclaimed under the Divisional Boards Act of 1879. The Highfields Shire Council was proclaimed and replaced the Highfields Divisional Board on 13 March 1903.

The Shire of Crows Nest was formed on 25 January 1913, comprising of an area excised from the existing Highfields Shire. Both Highfields Shire Council and Gatton Shire Council were abolished on 19 March 1949, with part of the area included within the Crows Nest Shire.

On 15 March 2008, the Crows Nest Shire Council was amalgamated with seven other Councils to form Toowoomba Regional Council.