isaac news december 2014 - issue 20

Issue 20December 2014

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Roads UpdateCouncil is pleased to report that the following road works projects have recently been completed around the Isaac region:

• New speed humps on Centenary Drive, Middlemount

• Upgraded advisory corner signage on Clements Street, Moranbah

• Speed zone change from 80km/hr to 60km/hr on the entry to Moranbah near Grosvenor Bridge

• New line marking for Middlemount Shopping Centre car park

• New pedestrian crossing painted outside Moranbah State High School

Council’s Roads and Urban Services Department will close for a period between Friday December 19 – Monday January 5, however some crews will still be operating during this period to service community needs. Leading up to the Christmas closure period, the following works are being undertaken in the western side of the region:• Works on the Douglas Creek first crossing

floodway (funded by Royalties for the Regions) are well underway and traffic management plans are in place, including a sidetrack that will allow residents continued access to Theresa Creek Dam.

• Road resheeting works will continue in Valkyrie and Kilcummin up to December 19, with Kilcummin also receiving road maintenance grading during this period.

In the coming months significant culvert and floodway works will be undertaken in the eastern side of the region. These projects are currently being tendered and Council will provide residents with updates in 2015.

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On the CoverShop Small Campaign to help local communities.

See page 5.

isaacnewsThis magazine is produced by BB Print. None of the material in this publication may be reproduced without permission of Isaac Regional Council. To comment on this publication or for enquiries please contact us on 1300 472 227.

To learn more about Council projects featured in this edition, visitwww.isaac.qld.gov.au

All content accurate as ofDecember 2014.

Contact CouncilPO Box 97Moranbah QLD 4744Phone1300 ISAACS(1300 47 22 27)

Opening HoursMonday to Friday8.30am to 5pm

[email protected]

Websitewww.isaac.qld.gov.au

From the

Mayor’s DeskAs a council we will continue to work hard to represent the community to ensure Isaac remains a great place to live, not only for us today, but more importantly, into the future.

Encouraging a friend to seek help, securing objects in your yard before the storm hits and looking local for Christmas presents are just three, of many little things, we can all do to help make our communities stronger and more resilient.

I recently had the honour of hosting the Mayor’s Charity Ball and make a positive contribution to beyondblue and their work in our communities. I have been overwhelmed by the support from residents, local and regional businesses and industry.

Many of us have been affected by anxiety or depression, either personally or through a partner, family member or friend. It’s important we all understand anxiety and depression are common and treatable.

By talking about anxiety and depression, we can help raise awareness and reduce the stigma. It’s important that no matter what life stage we are at, we seek help when we are struggling.

What’s your ‘what if’ plan? If a cyclone, storm or flood was coming, would you be ready? November 1 marked the start of the cyclone season and we’ve already seen some wild weather in parts of our region. Help keep your family safe this season and make sure you have an emergency plan in place and prepare your home to be storm and flood ready. Don’t forget a plan for your furry loved ones too.

Finally, think local this festive season. Small businesses have a big impact on our communities. Supporting our local shops keeps those goods and services and local jobs in our region. Think big – shop small.

As this is the final Isaac News for 2014, I wish you and your family a safe and Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.

Mayor Cr Anne Baker P 07 4941 4500M 0408 277 379E [email protected]

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9 LGAQ delegates back FIFO change

5 Shop Small Campaign

6 Mayor’s Ball for beyondblue

8 Resource Recovery

10 Clermont Trade and Beef Expo

11 Dysart Celebrates 40 Years

12 Transforming Tindale

Grants and ApplicationsWant to apply for a community grant?Our new community grants policy and application forms arenow available at www.isaac.qld.gov.au

Queensland State Government Funding► Club Development Program► Breakwater Island Casino Community Benefit Fund► Jupiters Casino Community Benefit Fund

Where to find us?Clermont OfficeCorner Karmoo and Daintree StreetsCLERMONT QLD 4721

Dysart OfficeShannon CrescentDYSART QLD 4745

Glenden OfficeEwan DriveGLENDEN QLD 4743

Middlemount OfficeShopping CentreMIDDLEMOUNT QLD 4746

Moranbah OfficeGrosvenor Complex Batchelor ParadeMORANBAH QLD 4744

Nebo Office10 Reynolds StNEBO QLD 4742

St. Lawrence 36 Macartney StreetST LAWRENCE QLD 4707

For further information please contact your local Council on 1300 ISAACS (1300 47 22 27)

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From the

Events Calendar

Get your eventonline for freeCommunity groups and organisations can now list their event online for free on Council’s online Events Calendar. Visit www.isaac.qld.gov.au/events

Click ‘add your own event for FREE link under ‘Add your own event’, enter your event details, complete the simple form and save.Council reserves the right to approve event listings.

In our neighbourhood“I’d like to wish the bush kids at Mistake Creek, Kilcummin and also Glenden all the best with their end of year exams. Some good progress has been made on the roads, with work on McDonald Flat Road soon to be complete with a final bitumen seal. Funding from the State Government is providing for Council to upgrade the Douglas Creek Floodway with construction now underway – widening and raising the crossing. All the best for Christmas and the New Year, travel safe.”

Cr Dale AppletonDeputy MayorDivision 1Clermont RuralP 07 4983 2712 M 0419 684 101 E [email protected]

1December 2014

3Coast Christmas Lights judging

7Clermont Seniors Christmas Luncheon

5Moranbah Christmas Carols Town Square

7Illbilbie Community Food Swap

14 21Moranbah Freemason Markets

Illbilbie Community Food Swap

13Carmila Christmas Tree Fair

24Moranbah Santa Run

13Moranbah CQWA Town Square Markets

1Australia Day Award 2015 nominations close

St Lawrence Festival of Small Halls

4Carmila Festival of Small Halls

11Clermont Carols by Candlelight

January 201526Australia Day Celebrations across the region

Find out what events are on by visitingwww.isaac.qld.gov.au/events

qld.gov.au/getreadygetreadyQUEENSLAND

qld.gov.au/getready

Isaac Regional Council would like to remind residents to be well prepared for Queensland’s looming storm season so their families and homes are ready in the event of a natural disaster.Residents are encouraged to familiarise themselves with storm warnings and how to access vital information and updates should a severe weather event occur.If residents don’t already have an emergency kit, visit the Get Ready website and download a checklist of what to include. One of the easiest ways to become storm ready is to sign up to the Get Ready Program at getready.qld.gov.au.In the event of a disaster, warnings, updates and information can be obtained by tuning in to a radio or TV or by logging on to websites that provide emergency information.Visit the Bureau of Meteorology website for updated weather warnings and for flood and storm assistance contact the State Emergency Service (SES) on 132 500.

FOR LIFE-THREATENING EMERGENCIES

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Christmas Carols by CandlelightEnjoy Christmas Carols by candlelight in Moranbah on Friday 5 December 2014 and Clermont on Thursday 11th December 2014.

Australia Day CelebrationsThis will be celebrated across the region.


Getting behind Shop Small to support local businesses as we lead into Christmas, Melissa Westcott from Moranbah Traders Association and Mayor Anne Baker.

Isaac Regional Council Mayor Anne Baker is backing local small businesses in the lead up to the festive season through national campaign, Shop Small. Mayor Anne Baker said small businesses and their owners play a big part in our local communities and need our support.“I encourage everyone to think big, shop small - keep your Christmas spend in the region and support your local businesses,” said Mayor Baker.“Local trader’s associations are running a number of shop local initiatives and I encourage residents to get behind these.“If we all buy local this Christmas, we are protecting our small businesses, local jobs and our community – they need our support more than ever,” Mayor Baker said.

The Clermont Community Business Group is running a ‘Happy Santa’ Christmas raffle. Customers receive a free raffle ticket by spending $20 or more in a participating store displaying ‘The Happy Santa’ sign. The Moranbah Traders Association (MTA) is running late night shopping, kicking off in December up until Christmas. “Businesses in Moranbah Town Square, Bacon Street and the Moranbah Fair will trade late on three Thursday evenings in December,” said Melissa Westcott, Growth and Resilience Officer at MTA. “MTA has also just launched the e-business directory, helping local businesses be more visible to the market and encouraging industry to shop local,” said Mrs Westcott.

Council backs

Shop Small Campaign

National Water WeekA GREAT SUCCESSDuring October 19 – 25 Council once again supported this wonderful national initiative, culminating with an Open Day held at our Water Treatment Plant in Moranbah. The Open Day involved tours of our plant, allowing residents to see first-hand the process our raw water goes through in order to become the drinkable resource we so heavily rely on. Council showed 60 people through the plant with a free barbeque afterwards giving residents and Council staff the opportunity to relax and mingle. Council sincerely thanks all residents who made efforts to ‘watch the drop’ during Water Week.

A Reminder About Water Restrictions As the heat of summer approaches Council would like to remind residents of the water restrictions in place for towns in the Isaac region. To preserve this precious resource we ask that residents refer to www.isaac.qld.gov.au/water-restrictions and become familiar with the allocated watering days and times for their area.During the allocated times:• Residents may only use one watering device including a

sprinkler, soaker hose, hand held hose or a micro irrigation system.

Outside the allocated times:• Residents may use a directed hand held garden hose at any time

with the exception of Moranbah.• Residents with Council approved automated watering systems

operating outside of these hours should conform to their approved watering times and clearly display the Isaac Regional Council Approval Notice, visible on their boundary from the adjacent street.

Please also note:• Irrigation systems require Council approval.• The use of automatic pop up sprinklers and irrigation systems

will involve restrictions on the use of other sprinkler devices.

TO HELP LOCAL COMMUNITIES

For more information on Shop Small or local buying initiatives, contact Isaac Regional Council on 1300 472 227.

You’re invited to a fun family day out...Join Isaac Regional Council this Australia Day to celebrate what’s great about your community and ‘what’s great’ about being Australian.Visit www.isaac.qld.gov.au for more details on Australia Day events in your region.

Australia Day Celebrations 2015

You’re invited to a fun family day out...Join Isaac Regional Council this Australia Day to ‘celebrate what’s great’ about your community and ‘what’s great’ about being Australian. Visit www.isaac.qld.gov.au for more details on Australia Dayevents in your region.

Visit www.isaac.qld.gov.auor call 1300 ISAACS(1300 47 22 27)to find out more

Australia Day Celebrations 2015

You’re invited to a fun family day out...Join Isaac Regional Council this Australia Day to ‘celebrate what’s great’ about your community and ‘what’s great’ about being Australian. Visit www.isaac.qld.gov.au for more details on Australia Dayevents in your region.

Visit www.isaac.qld.gov.auor call 1300 ISAACS(1300 47 22 27)to find out more

Australia Day Celebrations

In our neighbourhood“As the end of the year closes in, I would like to take this opportunity to wish our High School Students who are preparing to sit their end of year exams the very best of luck. Exams are always a daunting exercise, particularly in Year 12, but I encourage students to have faith in the work they have done throughout the year and to give themselves ample time to prepare. Good luck!”

Cr Peter FreeleagusDivision 4Moranbah

P 07 4941 8063 E [email protected]

Mayor Anne Baker and Frank Baker arriving at theMayor’s Charity Ball for beyondblue

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Cr Jane PickelsDivision 7Middlemount

M 0427 635 124E [email protected]

In our neighbourhood“As disaster season approaches, I encourage you to know where to find weather warnings and updates. Council’s Facebook page will provide timely and local notifications during business hours or throughout disaster periods. Just ‘Like’ Isaac Regional Council’s Facebook page. You can also view Council’s website or check the Bureau of Meteorology’s website for weather warning updates. I wish you all a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year (please keep local shops in mind while Christmas shopping).”

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More than 270 guests opened their hearts and wallets at Mayor Anne Baker’s fi rst Charity Ball proudly supporting beyondblue on November 1.

The stylish black and white themed evening included a three course meal, live entertainment by Mezzanine, raffl es, charity auction and dancing at the Moranbah Community Centre.

When thanking guests, Mayor Anne Baker said she was very honoured to host the event and make a positive contribution to beyondblue and their work in communities.

“Isaac lived up to its reputation for digging deep in support of charities at what was truly an unforgettable night of fun and fundraising.”

Mayor Baker said people travelled from all over Queensland to attend and through local clubs, regional businesses and the fabulously talented band ‘Mezzanine’, a stellar night was had by all.

“A special mention to beyondblue ambassador, Joshua Mill, a very courageous young man, who shared his inspiring story.”

“The bidding at the charity auction was very competitive, with 14 items falling under the hammer including a wine rack featuring a hand signed cricket bat by the greatest cricketer ever to play the game, Sir Donald Bradman.”

“My sincere thanks to our platinum sponsors Brown and Bird, King and Company, Green Cloud Consulting, Glencore, gold sponsors Civeo, Qantas and the Daily Mercury, silver sponsors Anglo American, AECOM, Moranbah Community Workers Club and Dyno Nobel.”

“An enormous thank you to the event organisers, volunteers and Isaac Regional Council staff, who made it all happen.”

Last year more than 78,000 Australians sought help from the beyondblue Support Service.

With donations still coming in, the tally of funds raised is still being totalled - to support this worthwhile cause, simply make a donation through Mayor Anne Baker’s Everyday Hero page at everydayhero.com.au to help raise funds and awareness.

Photos by Emily Clarke and are available upon request. Eric and Jessica Blackburn and Christina and Matthew Gee Lauren Martin and Christopher Dempsey

Mayor Anne Baker, beyondblue ambassador Joshua Mill and

event organiser Judy Naumann

Rose Vella at the grand piano

Russel Bitcon, Kathy Farren-Price,Sue Thompson and Gary Bye

Paula and Mick Ridsdale

Bryony Andrew and Johnno Window

Sharon MacDonald and Isaac Regional Council CEO Terry Dodds

Peter Shepherd and Kayla Bampton

Jamie, Carolyn and Josh Fritz

Cr Peter Freeleagus, Cr Geoff Bethel, Deputy Mayor Dale Appleton, Mayor Anne Baker, Cr Barbara Stranks,Cr Jane Pickels, Cr Kelly Vea Vea and Cr Gina Lacey

Platinum sponsors of Mayor’s Charity Ball for beyondblueTrent MacLeod, Phillip Martyn and

Tim Green of Greencloud Consulting

Mayor Anne Baker (middle) with event silver sponsorsLynda Pollock and Albie Smit of Anglo American

Mayor’s Ballfor beyondbluehailed an outstanding success!

In our neighbourhood“With the festive season rapidly approaching, I’d like to encourage all residents to ‘buy local’ when on the hunt for Christmas gifts this year. It’s the perfect opportunity to provide much needed support for our fantastic local enterprises, and contribute to a well-deserved happy new year for businesses across our region. Wishing everyone a fun-filled and safe holiday season.”

Cr Kelly Vea VeaDivision 5Moranbah


Mayor Anne Baker and Frank Baker arriving at theMayor’s Charity Ball for beyondblue

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Cr Jane PickelsDivision 7Middlemount


In our neighbourhood“As disaster season approaches, I encourage you to know where to find weather warnings and updates. Council’s Facebook page will provide timely and local notifications during business hours or throughout disaster periods. Just ‘Like’ Isaac Regional Council’s Facebook page. You can also view Council’s website or check the Bureau of Meteorology’s website for weather warning updates. I wish you all a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year (please keep local shops in mind while Christmas shopping).”


More than 270 guests opened their hearts and wallets at Mayor Anne Baker’s fi rst Charity Ball proudly supporting beyondblue on November 1.

The stylish black and white themed evening included a three course meal, live entertainment by Mezzanine, raffl es, charity auction and dancing at the Moranbah Community Centre.

When thanking guests, Mayor Anne Baker said she was very honoured to host the event and make a positive contribution to beyondblue and their work in communities.

“Isaac lived up to its reputation for digging deep in support of charities at what was truly an unforgettable night of fun and fundraising.”

Mayor Baker said people travelled from all over Queensland to attend and through local clubs, regional businesses and the fabulously talented band ‘Mezzanine’, a stellar night was had by all.

“A special mention to beyondblue ambassador, Joshua Mill, a very courageous young man, who shared his inspiring story.”

“The bidding at the charity auction was very competitive, with 14 items falling under the hammer including a wine rack featuring a hand signed cricket bat by the greatest cricketer ever to play the game, Sir Donald Bradman.”

“My sincere thanks to our platinum sponsors Brown and Bird, King and Company, Green Cloud Consulting, Glencore, gold sponsors Civeo, Qantas and the Daily Mercury, silver sponsors Anglo American, AECOM, Moranbah Community Workers Club and Dyno Nobel.”

“An enormous thank you to the event organisers, volunteers and Isaac Regional Council staff, who made it all happen.”

Last year more than 78,000 Australians sought help from the beyondblue Support Service.

With donations still coming in, the tally of funds raised is still being totalled - to support this worthwhile cause, simply make a donation through Mayor Anne Baker’s Everyday Hero page at everydayhero.com.au to help raise funds and awareness.

Photos by Emily Clarke and are available upon request. Eric and Jessica Blackburn and Christina and Matthew Gee Lauren Martin and Christopher Dempsey

Mayor Anne Baker, beyondblue ambassador Joshua Mill and

event organiser Judy Naumann

Rose Vella at the grand piano

Russel Bitcon, Kathy Farren-Price,Sue Thompson and Gary Bye

Paula and Mick Ridsdale

Bryony Andrew and Johnno Window

Sharon MacDonald and Isaac Regional Council CEO Terry Dodds

Peter Shepherd and Kayla Bampton

Jamie, Carolyn and Josh Fritz

Cr Peter Freeleagus, Cr Geoff Bethel, Deputy Mayor Dale Appleton, Mayor Anne Baker, Cr Barbara Stranks,Cr Jane Pickels, Cr Kelly Vea Vea and Cr Gina Lacey

Platinum sponsors of Mayor’s Charity Ball for beyondblueTrent MacLeod, Phillip Martyn and

Tim Green of Greencloud Consulting

Mayor Anne Baker (middle) with event silver sponsorsLynda Pollock and Albie Smit of Anglo American

Mayor’s Ballfor beyondbluehailed an outstanding success!

In our neighbourhood“With the festive season rapidly approaching, I’d like to encourage all residents to ‘buy local’ when on the hunt for Christmas gifts this year. It’s the perfect opportunity to provide much needed support for our fantastic local enterprises, and contribute to a well-deserved happy new year for businesses across our region. Wishing everyone a fun-filled and safe holiday season.”

Cr Kelly Vea VeaDivision 5Moranbah


RESOURCERecovery

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In our neighbourhood“I wish everyone a safe and Merry Christmas and a very Happy New Year. As we enter into a busy festive period, it’s easy to forget that we’re in storm season and to prepare. The coast and inland areas experienced two ex-tropical cyclones and their respective storm surges last season, including damaging wind and local flooding. With the Bureau predicting four cyclones ahead, now’s the time to clean up the yard, tune into warnings and have an emergency plan and an emergency kit ready. To find out how to prepare, visit getready.qld.gov.au”

Cr Geoff BethelDivision 8Nebo and Surrounds

P 07 4956 8320M 0467 568 320 E [email protected]

The time of day and how often you use the landfill is driving change at Council’s Resource Recovery Centres and facilities. Council’s six month trial of new open hours, aimed to provide a user-friendly, sustainable waste disposal service at landfill sites across the region, is now complete. To better reflect community needs, the open hours at Resource Recovery Centres in Middlemount, Glenden, St Lawrence and Nebo changed on November 24. The open hours at Moranbah, Dysart, Clermont, Greenhill and Carmila Resource Recovery Centres will remain the same. Council’s resource recovery centres and facilities do not operate on public holidays.Council thanks community members for providing their feedback during the trial open hour period.

Carmila Resource Recovery CentreCarmila West Road, Carmila QLD 4739Open HoursMonday 8am to 12pmWednesday 2pm to 5pmFriday to Sunday 8am to 12pmClermont Resource Recovery CentreTurrama Road, Clermont QLD 4721Open Hours Monday to Friday 9am to 12pm,1pm to 4pmSaturday and Sunday 9am to 1pmDysart Resource Recovery CentreDysart-Clermont Connection Road, Dysart QLD 4745Open Hours Monday to Friday 8.30am to 12pm,1pm to 4pmSaturday and Sunday 9am to 1pm

Glenden Resource Recovery CentreEwan Drive, Glenden QLD 4743Open Hours from November 24Monday 8am to 12pm, 1pm to 4pmWednesday to Friday 8am to 12pm,1pm to 4pmSaturday 9am to 1pmClosed Tuesday and SundayGreenhill Resource Recovery CentreGreenhill Road, Greenhill QLD Open Hours Monday 1pm to 5pmWednesday 9am to 1pmFriday 1pm to 5pmSaturday and Sunday 1pm to 5pmMiddlemount Resource Recovery CentreNolan Drive, Middlemount QLD 4746Open Hours from November 24Monday 1pm to 5pmWednesday 8.30am to 12pm, 1pm to 4pmThursday 9am to 1pmFriday 1pm to 5pmSaturday 9am to 1pmSunday 9am to 1pmClosed Tuesday*when closed on a Monday public holiday, the centre will open Tuesday 1pm to 5pm

Moranbah Resource Recovery CentreGoonyella Road, Moranbah QLD 4744Open Hours Monday to Friday 8am to 5pmSaturday and Sunday 9am to 3pmNebo Resource Recovery CentrePeak Downs Highway, Nebo QLD 4742Open Hours from November 24Tuesday 7am to 12pmThursday 12pm to 5pmFriday 7am to 12pmSaturday 12pm to 5pmSunday 9am to 1pmClosed Monday and WednesdaySt Lawrence Resource Recovery CentreSt Lawrence Connection Road, St Lawrence QLD 4707Open Hours from November 24Monday 8am to 11amTuesday 8am to 11amThursday 8am to 11amFriday 8am to 11amSaturday 9am to 1pmClosed Wednesday and Sunday

For details contact Council’s Resource Recovery Departmenton 1300 472 227.

Did you know select Resource Recovery Centres are now selling recycled items and materials?You can purchase the following items at the following Resource Recovery Centres:• Greenhill plants and used furniture• Middlemount used pallets and second

hand bikes• Clermont recycled building supplies

and second hand bikes• Dysart recycled building materials

including timber used furniture and metal

The Moranbah Recycle Shop located on Goonyella Road has been embraced by the community. It is a destination for DIY projects, bargain hunters and a place for residents to give preloved items a new home. The shop sells everything

recycled,from householditems to industrial materials. The drop off point for the Moranbah Recycle Shop is at the Moranbah Resource Recovery Centre, during open hours.

Moranbah Recycle Shop Open HoursWednesday to Friday 8.30am to 2.30pmSaturday 9am to 1pm

To view open hours please visit www.isaac.qld.gov.au/resource-recovery-facilities or see below:


In our neighbourhood“I’m very pleased to see the great progress that has been made on the Nonette Street Park at the corner of Utah Drive and Nonette Street – now known as Sunshine Park. Due to be completed towards the end of November, Sunshine Park is a vibrant new amenity for the town to enjoy during these hot weekends and the approaching school holidays. I encourage families to head down to the park for a play or a picnic and make the most of this wonderful new community space.”

Cr Gina LaceyDivision 3Moranbah


During the festive season Moranbah will once again be alight with holiday spirit as residents and businesses enter the Christmas Lights Competition. If you haven’t done so already, be sure to get out for an evening tour of the town and check out all the amazing entries. This special event is always an end of year highlight and is a great way to celebrate the joy of Christmas, particularly for the kids. Mayor Anne Baker said, “The Christmas Lights Competition is always a highlight during Moranbah’s festive season.”“It’s an opportunity for residents to really get into the spirit of Christmas and it’s very special to see the joy and excitement that the competition brings to children in particular,” she said.Entries will be judged by Councillors and seniors from Hinterland Community Centre on Monday December 8, with winners notified by Wednesday December 10.

DON’T MISS THEChristmas Lights

Competition

Delegates at the Local Government Association Queensland Conference in Mackay unanimously endorsed a motion calling for action on the federal fly-in, fly-out (FIFO) recently.Isaac and Central Highlands Regional Councils put forward the motion seeking implementation of the recommendations in the ‘Cancer of the bush or salvation for our cities: fly in, fly out and drive in, drive out workforce practices in regional Australia’ report.“The House Standing Committee on Regional Australia made 21 recommendations to the Federal Government in February last year, now’s the time for genuine action,” said Isaac Mayor Anne Baker.“Local government delegates across Queensland backed the urgent need for the state and federal government to provide protection for established resource communities and regional centres.”“Regional, rural and remote communities can only be sustainable if they have strong economies based on a stable workforce,” said Mayor Baker. “Our communities are feeling the impacts of recent job losses, it’s more important than ever that people have opportunities to work in a mine and live locally.” “Policy review and development, with local government as a stakeholder in this process, would enable sustainable mining, strong communities and give workers genuine choice.”

The federal report committee chair, then Independent MP Tony Windsor, wrote in the report’s foreword that governments of all levels needed to recognise and act on issues impacting regional communities hosting large FIFO workforces. He said: “…the work practice is eroding the liveability of some regional communities to such an extent that it is increasingly removing the choice to “live in” rather than simply “cash in”.”He also said a policy mix was needed to ensure FIFO did not lead to “a hollowing out of established regional towns, particularly those inland.”The motion was one of four by Isaac Regional Council endorsed at the conference including removing state agency eligibility from the Royalties for the Regions program, empowering local governments with planning control and state support to reverse the freeze on indexation of Financial Assistance Grants.

Isaac Regional Council is pleased to see the positive response by residents in taking up affordable housing options through the Isaac Rental Affordability Scheme (IRAS). Currently all housing in Clermont is occupied and there have been four recent applications in Moranbah; a very good sign that residents are taking advantage of the scheme. Council still encourages residents to apply to the IRAS scheme as there are presently properties available in Moranbah and Dysart.Mayor Anne Baker said Council had received a lot of community interest in the rental properties, particularly since Council reviewed and increased the eligibility income earning bracket by 20%.“This change has opened the doors for more singles, couples and families to apply for quality affordable housing,” she said.“Even if you’ve previously applied for affordable housing under the National Rental Affordability Scheme (NRAS) and weren’t eligible, now you may be.”

IRAS is a joint initiative between Council, the QLD Government, BHP Mitsubishi Alliance and Rio Tinto, and has been delivering affordable accommodation to residents across the region since July 2012.

Isaac RentalAffordabilityScheme…HOUSES STILL AVAILABLE

LGAQ DELEGATES

BACK FIFO CHANGE

Front: Isaac Mayor Cr Anne Baker, Central Highlands Mayor Cr Peter Maguire, Cr Gail Godwin-Smith, CHRC CEO Scott Mason Middle: CHRC Deputy Mayor Cr Gail Nixon, Cr Gina Lacey, Cr Gai Sypher, Cr Geoff Bethel Back: Cr Charlie Brimblecombe, Cr Nick Wheeler, Cr Paul Bell, Cr Barbara Stranks, Cr Jane Pickels, Isaac Deputy Mayor Cr Dale Appleton

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Clermont Beef and Trade ExpoBIGGER AND BETTER

A Billa Park bull in the Clermont Saleyards as part of the Clermont Beef Expo and Trade Display

A range of industry experts and producers from across Queensland braved the heat to gather at the Clermont showgrounds and saleyards for the second annual Clermont Beef Expo and Trade Display recently.The day’s events included judging of nominated pens of cattle, the cattle sale, a highly entertaining and informative discussion forum led by local producer, John Burnett, a Simmental Bull sale, and the presentation of trophies.Organisers Hoch & Wilkinson and Clermont Agencies were once again overwhelmed with the support from industry representatives and local producers. H&W Director Jake Passfield said there was an impeccable line up of cattle nominated with great prices achieved.

“The forum was well attended by local producers, and there was 100% clearance at the Bull Sale.”“While most nominations for the expo came from local producers, cattle also came from Blackwater and Dysart.”Passfield said the number of vendors increased and the number of head increased by 55%. Mayor Anne Baker said Isaac Regional Council was proud to be a major sponsor and support the productive and sustainable industry that is helping to feed Australia and the world.“Agriculture is a vital part of our region’s economy and way of life. Isaac region farmers form a thriving $303 million industry in livestock, broad acre farming, sugar and fishing and inject over $97 million into the Queensland economy.”

“Our crop producing and cattle country is among Australia’s most valuable, Isaac’s $212 million beef industry supplies 64% of the total gross livestock value for the broader Mackay Isaac Whitsunday region.”“Events like the Clermont Beef Expo, focused on sustainable production, are vital to our local producers,” Mayor Anne Baker said.“I would like to congratulate the event organisers and all the award winners including veterinarian and local producer Dr Alan Guilfoyle who won the IRC Champion Pen of Store Cattle.”This award was on the back of Dr Guilfoyle winning the Australian Veterinary Association Bovine Practitioner Award.The forum entitled ‘Ten Shades of Black’ looks at ways the beef industry could increase productivity across a range of key business areas.Finance, legal, marketing, genetics, cattle nutrition, breeding and fertility were all hot topics at the expo.The importance of the management of infrastructure and paddock maintenance was also discussed at length.Discussions have already commenced with sponsors and producers alike to ensure the annual Clermont Beef Expo continues to provide an avenue for the promotion of the local beef industry.

Local producer Dr Alan Guilfoyle,

IRC Champion Pen of Store Cattle

winner with IRC representative

Nea Hamblin at the Clermont Beef

Expo and Trade Display

COASTAL CAMPING UPDATEAt the last Council meeting, changes were adopted to the Coastal Camping Management Plan, mainly affecting the areas of Clairview, St Lawrence and Carmila. Council will be communicating the details of these changes to the community, visitors and local businesses in the near future.A key factor prompting the changes has been a bid to protect the local environment and wildlife in these areas. Our region boasts wonderful natural attractions and camping opportunities and Council encourages all campers to respect the environment, facilities and camping guidelines so we can continue to make our spaces available for all to enjoy.Further details surrounding the changes will be communicated by Council shortly, in the meantime for assistance with camping related queries please call 1300 ISAACS (47 22 27).

Isaac Regional Council thanks the Moranbah and Middlemount communities for their cooperation during the recent successful flying fox dispersals. We would like to report that both the Middlemount and Moranbah flying fox colonies have migrated away from the area and that only a very small population remain on the outskirts of the towns.Residents are advised to report flying foxes camping in their trees during the day by phoning Council on 1300 472 227.For more information about flying foxes, please visit www.isaac.qld.gov.au/flying-foxes

FLYING FOX DISPERSALS SUCCESSFUL…

In our neighbourhood“Congratulations to the organisers of the Clermont Beef and Trade Expo for such an outstandingly successful industry event. Planning is underway for Australia Day celebrations to honour those in our community who go above and beyond and for every Australian to celebrate what’s great about our country.If you would like to be involved please contact our place officer Candice Jenkins 1300 47 22 27.”

Cr Barbara StranksDivision 6Clermont

M 0418 512 990 E [email protected]

Isaac Regional Council would like to adviseIsaac communities and community members of the following Council closures over the Christmas period:Offices and Libraries will be closed from Wednesday December 24 2014 and will reopen Monday January 5 2015.Depots - Clermont Depot will be closed from Friday December 19 2014 and will reopen Monday January 12 2015.Moranbah, Dysart/Middlemount, St Lawrence/Nebo and Glenden Depots will be closed from Friday 19 December 2014 and will reopen Monday 5 January 2015.Moranbah Recycle Shop will be closed from Wednesday December 24 2014 and will reopen Wednesday January 7 2015.Landfills will be closed Thursday December 25, Friday December 26 and Thursday January 1 2015.

For a council related emergency contact1300 ISAACS (1300 472 227).


By any standards, a 40th birthday is a once in a lifetime milestone so it was no surprise the Dysart community came together to celebrate with a community party. Approximately 2000 people passed through the Dysart Junior Rugby League Club gates and were treated to headline acts from the X-Factor’s Taylor Henderson and Moranbah local, Taila Gouge, a recent contestant on The Voice. Mix this with some country hospitality, a spectacular fireworks display and a variety of rides and amusements, the event was a huge success and provided an opportunity for community organisations to fundraise for their respective services.

Event Coordinator and Dysart Community Support Group Community Development Officer, Richelle Toshack was thrilled with the turnout.“Celebrations such as this are an excellent occasion for past and present residents to revisit Dysart and reflect on the opportunities offered, friendships made and the ongoing spirit of community

that is consistently at the heart of this town,” she said.

Isaac Regional Council Mayor Anne Baker cut the official anniversary cake alongside local of 40 years, Councillor Nick Wheeler. “This celebration is a wonderful example of Dysart’s vibrant community spirit that’s sustained for 40 years. Seeing past residents to return for the event alongside people now raising their families here, shows there’s a promising future ahead,” she said. BMA Saraji Mine General Manager, David Weickhardt, also enjoyed the evening.“As a relative newcomer to Dysart, my family has already experienced firsthand the tremendous sense of community spirit in the town, and an event of this nature is the perfect opportunity to not only support this great community, but meet even more new people,” he said.

DYSART CELEBRATES

40 Years

This event was made possible by major sponsors, Isaac Regional Council, BHP Billiton Mitsubishi Alliance and the Dysart Community Support Group.

Isaac Regional Council is launching its new Coastal Community Directory Project and contact list.This project will endeavour to provide our residents with an up to date residential, community and business phone directory in 2015.Any resident, business or community group along our Isaac Coastline is encouraged to submit details to be printed and distributed via the directory.To register your details to be included in the directory please contact1300 ISAACS (1300 272 227).

Contact Place Officer Katie Moran on 1300 ISAACS (1300 47 22 27) or email [email protected] to find out more.

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In our neighbourhood“Congratulations to those students graduating from high school, and the parents, teachers and community members who helped them get there. I wish you every success on your chosen path. As we head into summer, take advantage of the new electrical barbeque and lighting repairs at Lions Park in Dysart and enjoy some hot snags with family and friends.”

Cr Nick WheelerDivision 2Dysart

P 07 4958 1286M 0428 581 286 E [email protected]

ISAAC REGIONAL COUNCIL

Christmas Closures

CHILDRENS PROGRAM

Transforming Tindalea State Library of Queensland travelling exhibition

Isaac libraries children programs are free, fun and cater for all ages. Please note you need to book with your local Library and parents/care givers must attend.Christmas Holiday Programs will run from Monday December 15 to Tuesday December 23 at Carmila, Clermont Dysart, Glenden, Middlemount, Moranbah and Nebo libraries. School Holiday Programs will run from Monday January 5 2015 to Friday January 24 2015 at Carmila, Clermont, Dysart, Glenden, Middlemount Moranbah and Nebo libraries.

For further information visit Council’s websitewww.isaac.qld.gov.au or call 1300 ISAACS (1300 472 227).

Unheard stories are given a voice in this powerful exhibition of scientific photographs and digitised contemporary artworks, exploring the legacy of an anthropological expedition to Aboriginal communities. The FREE exhibition will be showing throughout the Isaac Libraries. Display Dates Dysart Library Nov 21, 2014 to Dec 12, 2014Clermont Library Dec 16, 2014 to Jan 5, 2015Middlemount Jan 6, 2015 to Jan 23, 2015Moranbah Jan 28, 2015 to Feb 13, 2015St Lawrence Feb 18, 2015 to Mar 3, 2015Glenden Mar 6, 2015 to Mar 30, 2015

Visit www.isaac.qld.gov.au/libraries-eventsfor further information.

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Reading to children gives them a head start in life. Not only does it give them the building blocks for their development but it creates memories that will last a lifetime.The Dads Read initiative encourages just ten minutes of reading aloud to your child every day, making a big difference a child’s language and literacy development. There are all types of literature you can read. Story books and picture books stimulate imagination and foster a love of literature. Even reading cook books or newspapers can help. Next time you are in the kitchen cooking or reading the Sunday paper, why not read aloud to your child, it will help boost their literacy development.Make reading fun for you and your kids. Read with enthusiasm, changing your voice for different characters and altering the volume to build excitement. Make up your own story about your day or involve family members, get their imaginations running wild.It is also important to listen to your child read. Consistent reading aloud improves your children’s reading and confidence. Wait patiently and let them work out the more difficult words. Encourage your child to ask questions about what they are reading as well. They may even start to create their own stories using the pictures from story books or even magazines.Reading to your child is an investment in their future. Dads Read in conjunction with Read4Life is a State Library of Queensland initiative, working in partnership with BHP Billiton Mitsui Coal, Isaac and Mackay Regional Councils.

AN INVESTMENT WORTH READING ABOUT!

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Adult Summer READING CHALLENGETake the challenge with our Book Bingo card to read all items on the card. Cross off each item once you have read the book and go for the next best thing you have ever read.

By the end of summer you’ll be shouting BOOK BINGO!!Visit www.isaac.qld.gov.au

or call 1300 ISAACS

1300 47 22 27

to find out more

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Do you have excess fruit, veggies, herbs, eggs, flowers, plants, seedlings or seeds?Do you enjoy baking or making jams, chutneys or preserves and would like to share them with your neighbours?Do you have books, magazines, games, kids toys and clothing that you no longer use but deserve a good home?

Join us for the FREE Community Food Swapat the ILBILBIE HALL from 10 – 11am

Sunday December 7 and Sunday December 21

How does it work?A Community Food Swap works on the idea of sharing what you bring by pooling all homemade goods and homegrown produce for everyone to enjoy. No money changes hands.

Don’t let your surplus go to waste – share what you grow or make with your neighbours and take home something different to try.

Swap flowers, plants, seeds and cuttings. Share gardening information and problem solve with other gardeners. Get motivated to grow food by sharing ideas about how to cook, eat or preserve what you grow. Get to know your neighbours over a cuppa and some homemade baking.

We are also looking to exchange all kinds of books, magazines and games as well as any kids toys or clothing that you no longer need but deserve a good home.

Everyone is welcome.For more info call Stacey Tabert on 0467 599 193.

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For more great tips to on how you can help improve your child’s reading and literacy skills or to know what to read to young kids, head to the Dad’s Read website dadsread.org.au

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