28 October 2020

MAYOR’S MESSAGE Lifeline Reopening, SES Week 2020, COVID-19 Update and Soccer Grand Finals Local Government Highway into McIlwraith book ‘Right Man, Right Congratulations to Lifeline until 6.00pm. they include maintaining Association of Street, in both directions of Place, Worst Time’ at the on its move to a much Early voting is available physical distancing of 1.5 Conference travel, will only be possible Hinchinbrook Shire Library roomier and more customer at the TYTO Precinct, 73 metres, good and regular Cr Marbelli and I recently when the green turn arrow is in October 2019. The focused premises. McIlwraith Street Ingham. hand washing practices; attended the Local displayed. There is currently book is about Ingham born It is great to see the team The opening hours this week stay at home when sick Government Association no green arrow provision. Commander Eric Feldt who set up and ready to go are: and seek early testing if of Queensland’s Annual Works will be undertaken was the instigator and head after such a long closure, you display any COVID-19 of the Coastwatchers during • Wednesday 28 October symptoms. It is also General Meeting and at night to minimise any especially during this time 2020 9.00am to 6.00pm; Conference. inconvenience to road users. World War Two. of COVID-19. The demand recommended to wear a • Thursday 29 October mask in circumstances The agenda focused SES Week 2020 Regional Dr Lee has now informed on Lifeline’s 24 hour crisis that the Australian War support hotline has seen 2020 9.00am to 9.00pm; where social distancing is mainly on the challenges Awards Ceremony and not possible. our communities face Memorial has recently an unprecedented increase, The SES 2020 Regional completed a publication of 20-30 percent during the • Friday 30 October 2020 Soccer Grand Final confronted with the public Awards were held at the health and economic titled Patriotism – stories pandemic. 9.00am to 6.00pm. Congratulations to the Ingham Showgrounds from the home front of the difficulties brought on by on Saturday 17 October Funds raised locally stay COVID-19 Ingham FC Reserve Grade COVID-19 and a glimpse of Second World War and that within the Northern Region Womens Team on fighting 2020 as part of the SES this book includes a section Just a reminder that the directions we may need Week celebrations running to support the needs of through to the Grand Final to take in a post COVID on Commander Feldt. To locals, which means that restrictions on some to be held at 1300Smiles between 17 and 25 October view the booklet, please activities resulting from world. 2020. your support and donations Active Park on visit www.awm.gov.au/sites/ to Lifeline strengthens their COVID-19 continue to apply Friday 30 October 2020 The annual conference Awards were presented default/files/Patriotism.pdf. and that we must remain also enables all 77 local ability to provide support to kicking off at 8.30pm. to the following Local Lifeline Reopening at New those in need. alert to the threat the Councils throughout Hinchinbrook volunteers for disease poses. You have done us proud. Queensland to debate and Location Drop in and visit the team. Support the team and get recognition of service: The restrictions include establish a united position Back in business! Monday State Elections Reminder down to 1300Smiles Active on changes required to Colin Noble – Hinchinbrook 26 October 2020 saw the gatherings of no more than Park to cheer them on! legislation, policy or funding SES – 10 years MSM medal; official reopening of the A reminder that the State 40 in your homes. We must continue to practice the requirements to enable a Robert Morris – Ingham Lifeline store at its Elections will be held this united petition to the higher brand new premises at 79 Saturday 31 October 2020, measures that have kept us Ramon Jayo Hinchinbrook SES – 20 in good stead to date and tiers of government. This years MSM medal Second Herbert Street Ingham. commencing at 8.00am Mayor year a total of 75 motions Clasp; and were debated dealing with matters as diverse as Edward Danieli - Local Government’s role in Hinchinbrook SES – 15 National decision making to years MSM medal and Waste Management. National medal. Traffic Signal Upgrade Congratulations to our local volunteers who were The Department of Transport officially recognised for their and Main Roads will shortly outstanding services to the undertake works to traffic SES. Your contribution and signal infrastructure at the efforts to the welfare of our intersection of McIlwraith community in times of need Street and the Bruce is invaluable and much Highway, Ingham to improve appreciated. road user safety at that location. Eric Feldt When completed, right turn Many of you may recall movements from the Bruce Dr Betty Lee launching her Image: Gisela Batty, Rayleen Russo, Mayor Ramon Jayo, Toni Jenkins, Image: Rodger Bow, Edward Danieli, Robert Morris, Colin Mc Leod, Ian Vivienne Gardiner and Barb Bowles at the reopening of the Lifeline store. Cameron, Mayor Ramon Jayo, and Steve Barber at the SES Awards ceremony. Positions Vacant A career with Council offers challenging and rewarding work as we strive to shape a positive future for the Hinchinbrook community. Council is excited to offer the following opportunities to be part Program of a large and diverse organisation with a strong community connection: Y • Visitor Information Team Leader Vacancy Reference: 10371; WEDNESDAY 5:00PM SUNDAY 10:30AM • Community and Development Services Operations Assistant 04-Nov Bootcamp 01-Nov Bootcamp A (6 months Fixed Term) Vacancy Reference: 12031; and • Cadet Designer Vacancy Reference: 11631. 11-Nov Pilates 08-Nov Yoga Applications close midnight Wednesday 4 November 2020. 18-Nov Bootcamp 15-Nov Dance Well • Land Dealings OfficerVacancy Reference: 12351; Y D 25-Nov Line Dancing 22-Nov Aqua Aerobics • Environmental Health OfficerVacancy Reference: 11971; Join us for a FREE Fun Family Applications close midnight Wednesday 11 November 2020. 29-Nov Bootcamp Day out. Play some Further information is contained in the Job Application Packages LOCATION games, enjoy the petting zoo, ride the ponies, which can be obtained via Council’s website, Current Vacancies •TYTO PRECINCT •LUCINDA FORESHORE •FORREST BEACH AMhaveI aL round of laser tag page or by phoning Human Resources on 4776 4767. FORESHORE •HINCHINBROOK AQUATIC CENTRE and socialise at the park in Please note: Applicants must specifically and individually address F ! all essential and desirable selection criteria (included in the Job Please be aware of Social Distancing when Application Package), provide a current Resume and two recent Eattending. Signing in on entry will be required Referees in order to be considered for interview. Seniors aged 60 and over under COVID Safe requirements. Hinchinbrook Shire Council is proud to be an equal opportunity (Bring a Water Bottle, Towel, Yoga Mat if you have one) N employer. The program is subsidised by North ames Petting N nt G Zoo Queensland Sports Foundation e F nm oo grant funding. This is an Aging in ai d WORKS NOTICE rt S Place Strategy Program presented O te ta UPGRADE FOR FERN AND LEICHHARDT STREETS n ll by Hinchinbrook Shire Council E s Council wishes to advise that pavement widening, & and the Sports c B i and kerb and channel works commenced on Tuesday s Foundation. u 27 October 2020 on Fern and Leichhardt Streets, Forrest Beach. M E Bookings essential, please call e

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