MOUNT ISA NEWS JUNE 2019 Your community newsletter
Phone 07 4747 3200 | email [email protected] | www.mountisa.qld.gov.au | www.facebook.com/MountIsaCityCouncil/ MAYOR’S DESK...
Can you believe that we're almost exactly halfway through the year already?
June has flown by and there has been so much happening throughout Council and Mount Isa this month.
Firstly, I'd like to extend my sincere thanks and gratitude to those in the community who go above and beyond to volunteer their time to community events. As anyone involved in event planning will know, it is an incredible amount of hard work and dedication over a long period of time, and it is also a very selfless, and thankless job. But without these people in our community, our social fabric begins to unravel, and there are fewer opportunities for us all to engage in social, cultural and sporting occasions.
The end of May and the beginning of June saw MineX 2019 converge at Buchanan Park. Events such as these are vital for the ongoing growth, development and improvement of the mining industry - and, by extension, our community.
This year saw more than 90 exhibitors, covering everything from mining products and services to major mining and engineering companies, including Glencore and Sandvik, which reinforced the confidence that businesses and industries still have in the mining sector in our region. I congratulate Commerce North West President Travis Crowther and his capable team for coordinating another successful event.
In June we also saw the incredible 2019 Mount Isa Eisteddfod at the Mount Isa Civic Centre, which is the region's biggest and most diverse youth performing arts challenge, running over 10 days.
Attracting more than 500 competitors from across Queensland, this year the Eisteddfod in its 53rd year saw an impressive range of high energy dance, moving drama, beautiful music and literary works.
The community was also offered events throughout June including the Mount Isa City Council QLD Day event Beef, Beach and Beats which saw almost 1000 people enjoy a family friendly day out, the annual Mount Isa Race Club's Isa Cup, and the ever-impressive Gecko Outdoor Sports Duchess Dusk to Dawn 100km Run.
One of the highlights every year for Mount Isa, is of course the annual Mount Isa Show. An incredible amount of work by a small team of selfless individuals, who put together a show for the whole community, year after year, with the hope of community support and participation. Local shows are important events on local calendars for any community. It brings people of all ages and from all walks of life together annually.
While the young and young at heart look forward to the fairy floss, show bags of goodies and the thrills of rides and fun of sideshow alley, while other people enjoy the exhibits, entertainment or night-time entertainment. Joyce McCulloch Mayor of Mount Isa
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Councillor Phil Barwick (Deputy Mayor) Portfolio Finance & Administration Email [email protected]
Councillor Jean Ferris
Portfolio Beautification & Library Email Many in the community of course are involved as [email protected] exhibitors, entrants or judges in show competitions. I encourage anyone with the time or interest, to join the committee or offer support to the Mount Isa Show in future years. A sincere thank you to this year's Councillor George Fortune committee for a wonderful show. Portfolio Development & Land Use Here at Council, we've been working towards many Email goals, including work at the Animal Management [email protected] Facility, and the implementation of the Waste Levy on July 1. We've held community information sessions to best inform on the changes and we thank Councillor Peta MacRae everyone for their participation.
Portfolio We also handed down the 2019-20 Budget this week. Community Development, Youth, The adoption of the budget is one of the most Sport & Recreation Email important and considered responsibilities we have as [email protected] elected representatives, to lead our community and plan for its future. It is a product of thorough and meticulous collaboration between Councillors and staff and reflects the commitment and dedication to Councillor Paul Stretton the community by Council as a whole. Portfolio Environmental Management Coming up in July, we have our NAIDOC Week event Email - a free community concert, and singing workshop [email protected] for local kids, with Isaiah Firebrace - on July 9 at the Civic Centre; the Queensland Music Festival event, "The Mount Isa Blast", on July 25, 26 and 27 at Councillor Mick Tully Buchanan Park; and our free seniors' morning tea and concert, Morning Melodies, at the Civic Centre. Portfolio I hope to see you all out and about in the community Works & Camooweal enjoying some of these of these wonderful events. Email [email protected] Her Worship Joyce McCulloch Mayor of Mount Isa CEO’S DESK... This month marks the end of the financial year and our teams have been busy completing a number of projects prior to 30 June. A snapshot of the various initiatives we have been working on are highlighted in this month's update.
Engineering Services have been busy working with the Queensland Police Service to install an additional 12 new CCTV cameras, various road, footpath and drainage works which include Rebecca Street, Alice Street, Sunset Drive and Fourth Ave. Our bush crew have also completed the Flood Damage works along May Downs Road which included $200,000 of restoration works involving re-sheeting, formation and wet grading.
If you drive past the Animal Management Facility you will also see that construction has commenced for the new buildings with the estimated date of completion in September.
Infrastructure works to the Waste Management Facility have also progressed and there is now a designated Resource Recovery Area to accept recyclables. Further, the position of the gate house has been moved to ensure that our traffic management plan meets the requirements of the Waste Levy from 1 July 2019.
The container exchange program is proving to be a great success, with our waste facility having received 2 million containers and approximately $200,000 returned to residents as at June.
Across Council, we have continued to progress our focus on Workplace Health and Safety. Both Jardine Lloyd Thompson and Workplace Health and Safety Queensland were on site this month and the discussions across the organisation supported a number of changes we are implementing to ensure we are meeting our obligations.
Our Corporate team had been working towards a new website by the end of June; however we have made the concerted decision to push this delivery date back. This will now allow our team to incorporate community feedback, with a recent survey being released which can be accessed through out current website; along with dedicating additional time to explore the various features the new platform can support. This pre-work is vital to ensure that we successfully meet our objectives in this project delivery.
This month, the Splashez team have commenced the adult swim fit classes on Monday afternoons and we have amended the trading hours for winter.
On a separate note, I participated with Mayor Joyce in the State Development North West Minerals Province Strategic Blueprint Meeting and we are now drafting a submission in response to the economic diversification plan which is due by 26 July 2019.
I would like to thank the Council staff for all their hard work specifically with the implementation of the waste levy and the required budget works.
We adopted the budget one month earlier this year to allow us to have a number of policies and processes in place ready for 1 July and the commitment shown by the teams has been incredible.
Sharon Ibardolaza Chief Executive Officer PROUD to be your Council Stephanie Buckingham Say hello to Stephanie Buckingham, one of the administration officers at Council's Animal Management Facility on Richardson Road. Stephanie has been working at Council since August 2016, and has lived in Mount Isa since 2011, after relocating from Townsville. Her responsibilities as part of her role as Administration Officer include looking after animal registrations; applications for the temporary use of footpaths, park hire and fireworks; and rehoming animals for private adoptions or rescue groups. She has always loved animals, and has had Geraldine Hollyman animals her whole life. She also has a Meet Geraldine Hollyman, Council's GIS (Geographic background in dance - particularly in jazz and Information Systems) and Asset Management Officer. funk/hip-hop. Geraldine is a born-and-raised Mount Isan, and recently celebrated her 10-year-service anniversary with Council! As part of her role, her responsibilities include maintaining the city's mapping system for Council's assets and infrastructure - including underground pipes, roads, facilities and properties - as well as ensuring data is up-to-date, producing maps, and supporting the Engineering Department. Outside of Council, Geraldine enjoys being involved in the Mount Isa Theatrical Society, and discovering other local community groups. Mariah Willis Meet Mariah Willis, the Laboratory Technician at the Mount Errol Rogers Isa Sewer Treatment Plant. Say hi to Errol Rogers, the Assistant Plant Operator Originally from Maryborough, Queensland, Mariah has at the Mount Isa Sewer Treatment Plant. been working at Council since July last year, and has been Errol has been working at Council and the living in Mount Isa for more than two years. treatment plant for almost 11 years. She has undertaken previous work as an assistant A born-and-raised Mount Isa man, Errol looks technician, while she was studying for her Bachelor of after the maintenance of the treatment plant, Environmental Science degree. such as checking for faults in the plant, ensuring Mariah's work includes testing drinking water and it's operating as it should, and maintaining the wastewater for compliance, as well as analysing all of the facility's grounds. data and reporting if there are any discrepancies. Errol's also a big footy fan! Mariah's hobbies include playing the guitar and keyboard, and even some fishing on occasion. About 1000 people enjoyed free beef burgers, music by local band BullDust, and the fun and excitement of a community beach volleyball competition on Sunday, June 9, at Buchanan Park for Council’s Queensland Day event, Beef Beach and Beats. There were also kids’ activities and games, thanks to Gecko Outdoor Sports, and drinks and snacks courtesy of Rodeo Queen Quest entrant Kate Lovett.
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Waste Levy Information Sessions Inform Community Two information sessions to help the local Topics for discussion included the impacts for community better understand the businesses and community/sporting groups, tips Queensland Government waste levy were on how to reduce 'levy liability', and how the held in late June. waste levy will impact the methodology of fees being introduced at our local waste facilities. The Queensland Government levy will take effect from 1 July 2019. The information sessions were held on 20 and 27 June at the Mount Isa Civic Centre. Mayor Joyce McCulloch said Council sent personal letters of invitation to local businesses A representative of the Queensland and community and sporting groups, Department of Environment and Science was in encouraging them to attend and learn more attendance at the 20 June session and was about how the State Government levy could available to answer questions people had affect them. about the waste levy.
"The information sessions were a great way for Business and residential customers can view a local businesses to get an overview of the suite of information and fact sheets for Queensland Government waste levy," Cr additional information on the Council's website, McCulloch said. or please call 4747 3200 for more information. IN THE NEWS
Beautification of Sunset Drive Median Islands Begins The median islands on Sunset Drive and the "In designing these new medians, we have also northern section of Camooweal Street will soon taken into consideration long-term upkeep be looking completely different, thanks to a requirements and have incorporated low- $90,000 Council beautification project. maintenance elements that won't put a strain on the maintenance budget. The beautification will consist of an alternating pattern of decorative concrete and gravel and the planting of drought-tolerant, hardy native "I am very happy that this work is being shrubs, such as emu bushes or spider lilies. undertaken and look forward to seeing the end results." "These medians have been barren and desolate for several decades now, but in a few short The beautification works follow the recently weeks they will be looking great," Mayor Joyce completed upgrade of the water mains on the McCulloch said. middle of Sunset Drive, with the old 100mm- diameter mains there being replaced with a "With the different colours of concrete and gravel, native plants and the geometric patterns larger, 150mm pipe as part of Council's ongoing that will be used, these medians will look water mains network refurbishment program. completely different to what they do now. The works began in Camooweal Street in early "Council's focus and commitment is to consider June with the medians south of Patricia Street, and improve the overall visual appeal of the before progressing northwards along whole city, not just the CBD, and this is what we Camooweal Street and into Sunset Drive, up have done with these median islands. to the bridge. The project should be "Mount Isa is a city of opportunity, and so we as completed by July. Motorists are advised that a Council are spending a lot of time on these traffic conditions may change while the work visual considerations and beautification work is progressing and are kindly asked to slow across the city. down while crews are on-site. IN THE NEWS Council has been successful in receiving the Council was also successful in applying for full amount of funding it applied for under the $7,499 in funding to upgrade and secure the State Government's 2018-19 Local fencing and main entrance gate at the Government Levy Ready Grants Program, Camooweal Refuse Facility, which is now being which will assist the Mount Isa Waste run under a new management strategy. Management Facility and Camooweal Refuse Facility to be prepared for the introduction of "To receive 100 percent of the amount we the Waste Levy on July 1. applied for is great news and will assist in getting the infrastructure at our Mount Isa and Council will receive $273,600 to undertake Camooweal waste facilities up to scratch preparation work for the Mount Isa facility, before the Waste Levy is implemented on July including: 1," Mayor Joyce McCulloch said.
● The relocation of the current gatehouse and "That date is fast approaching and, overall, we an upgrade of connections - $54,514; are meeting our project deadlines and should ● Upgrades to computer software - $24,600; be ready for the many changes that will come ● The installation of security cameras, to into effect next month. capture vehicles' number plates and load areas - $5286; "This is thanks to the dedication and focus of ● The demolition of existing traffic medians, Council's staff members who have been the installation of new traffic-control working hard for months to ensure Council is signage, the construction of new traffic prepared and ready for everything that comes medians and completion of line markings - with implementing this State Government levy." $58,925; ● A new back-up generator - $56,982; The funding was made available through the ● An upgrade of the current internet State Government's Local Government Levy connection - $8,650; and Ready Grants Program. For more information, ● The construction of new barriers between please call Council's Waste Management the landfill and other areas - $39,770. team on 4747 3200. IN THE NEWS
Four Staff Members Thanked For 60 Years’ Combined Service Four long-serving Council staff members have been Denis now works as the Leading Hand/Final Trim recognised and thanked for their combined 60 years Grader Operator in the city and has constructed of dedicated service to Council and the Mount Isa many kilometres of cycle tracks, footpaths and road- community. refurbishment projects.
Construction Leading Hand Denis Parker (20 years), Geraldine always steps up and tackles tasks and Asset Management Officer Geraldine Hollyman (10 issues head-on and with a positive attitude. years), Works Depot Small Engines Mechanic Donald Shevelling (20 years), and Roads Crew Leading Mr Cianetti said Geraldine is very skilled at what she Hand/Ganger Scott Cameron (10 years) were does in her Geographic Information System and presented with their certificates and gifts at a programming role in the Engineering and Technical ceremony held in the Council Chambers on Tuesday Services Department. morning, May 28. "However, what most of us have come to know most The ceremony was attended by several team about Gerry is her unwavering dedication and drive members from each of the represented to do whatever it takes to continually increase and departments, as well as Mayor Joyce McCulloch, improve her contribution to Council," he said. Deputy Mayor Phil Barwick, CEO Sharon Ibardolaza and Director of Engineering Emilio Cianetti. "Gerry has spent much of her time with council upskilling and completing new qualifications." Denis started with Council in 1999 as a Loader Operator and Truck Driver, working on Mount Isa's Donald started with Council in 1999 in the many kilometres of rural roads. Engineering section of the West Street workshop, and Ms Ibardolaza said he has been instrumental in the Ms Ibardolaza said Denis has worked on all of the maintenance of all of the Council small plant, from shire's rural roads and his knowledge of the whipper-snippers and ride-on mowers to chainsaws. surrounding country is phenomenal. He was also a pivotal member of the construction crew that built "What Don does not know about small engines is not Outback at Isa and Buchanan Park. worth knowing," she said. IN THE NEWS
Scott started with Council as part of the maintenance crews and now carries out much of the road line-marking and signage work across Mount Isa. He also helps set up the Christmas tree on the lawns outside of the Civic Centre.
"He's always got great ideas and a solution for every problem. He's the one who makes things happen," Mr Cianetti said.
Mayor Joyce McCulloch thanked each and every one of the employees for their many years of hard work and said their contributions helped to make Mount Isa a better community in which to live. IN THE NEWS Disappointment of Senate Inquiry Into Airfares
Mayor Joyce McCulloch has said the findings of a Senate Inquiry into airfares in regional Australia are insulting, and more needs to be done to rectify the obvious issue of exorbitant airfares in and out of regional Queensland.
"For too long our residents have had to put up with outrageously expensive airfares, particularly to Brisbane," Cr McCulloch said.
Cr McCulloch said this was an opportunity for both levels of Government to show a deep "It's often cheaper to fly direct from Brisbane to understanding and commitment to issues that Hong Kong, Beijing, Tokyo or Auckland than it is affect people living in regional areas. to fly from Brisbane to Mount Isa, which is just a "I feel they've ignored the facts and stopped 2.5-hour flight. listening to the people who are affected by these very real issues," Cr McCulloch said. "This makes no sense. Mount Isa is consistently ranked in the top 40 of all Australian airports in In its 2015 White Paper on Developing Northern terms of passenger numbers, and the most Australia, the Australian Government recent figures show monthly passenger committed to unlocking the potential of the numbers at Mount Isa Airport are continuing to north, but Cr McCulloch said it seems the increase, so there is no reason why we should inquiry doesn't support the paper. be paying as much as we are.
"For all the talk of strengthening Northern "Simply put, something needs to be done to Australia and unlocking the potential, I make our air fares fairer." question how this can be done when people can't afford air travel in and out of one of The Senate Committee also recommended Northern Queensland's largest cities," Cr that any future public inquiry into regional McCulloch said. airfares should also investigate the feasibility of increased subsidies to help lower regional "We also hear a lot of talk about airfares, and for states to work together to decentralisation and what can be done to develop a framework to expand access to achieve it. Allowing exorbitant air fares to cities community and compassionate fares, such as like our certainly won't help. for "last-minute" flights.
"The current cost of airfares prohibits any "Those living in regional or remote communities potential business growth, tourism opportunity already have to contend with so many and greater liveability, it essentially acts as a challenges as it is - outrageous air fares should tax on those living in our region. not be one of them," Cr McCulloch said. IN THE NEWS
Animal Management Facility Upgrade
Work has begun on upgrading the Animal Management Facility on Richardson Road, with an excavator clearing part of the site in late May, in preparation for the construction of a new administration building.
Mayor Joyce McCulloch and Deputy Mayor Phil Barwick visited the facility recently to view the beginning of the work.
Along with the new administration building, the project will include new and upgraded holding areas for all animals, installation of new covered holding areas for small animals, a clinic room, fencing and shade structures, and the construction of sealed driveways and parking areas.
There will also be two fenced areas at the back of the facility for larger animals such as horses.
The administration building has a budget of $400,000, with an additional $400,000 budgeted for the holding facilities for a total project value of circa $800,000. These works are completely funded by the State Government's Works For Queensland program.
Cr McCulloch said Council was very excited to soon have a modern Animal Management Facility that will be a one-stop shop and the location for Council's Local Laws administration staff members, rangers and biosecurity officers - up to 18 in total. Animal Management Facility Upgrade "Council are very thrilled to see that the upgrade work on the facility has started," Cr McCulloch said.
"It's a vision of bringing animal management in Mount Isa into the 21st Century that's coming to fruition.
"Once this project's complete, it will be a huge improvement to what was there, and it will also have capacity for expansion in the future, if need be."
Once work to clear the front of the Richardson Road facility is complete, a concrete foundation slab will be poured for the new administration building.
The facility will also receive new signage once the project is complete, with an expected completion in late September this year. IN THE NEWS Free Workshop, Concert with Isaiah for NAIDOC Week
Mount Isa City Council and Gidgee Healing are proud to bring a special NAIDOC Week event to Mount Isa this July.
Internationally acclaimed Australian singer Isaiah Firebrace will hold a free workshop and perform a free community concert on Tuesday, July 9, as part of NAIDOC Week 2019.
The Isaiah Live and Beyond Workshop is a once- in-a-lifetime opportunity for Mount Isa's youth to not only meet with Isaiah, but also be mentored by an inspirational, successful young Indigenous Australian.
To both be held at the Civic Centre, the Beyond workshop - which is recommended for children aged 12 and up - will run from 3.30pm to 5.30pm. Free transport will be provided to participants if required.
The workshop is all about "no shame" and breaking down barriers, and will get kids and parents thinking about achieving their dreams and going beyond challenges.
"The workshop and concert will provide a positive platform to engage with our community's youth, allowing them to feel connected, included and valued," Mayor Joyce McCulloch said.
"Isaiah was wonderful entertainment and very "This will be a wonderful opportunity that is sure well received when he performed at last year's to inspire our local kids and give them Isa Street Festival, and we are thrilled to have memories that will last a lifetime." him back for NAIDOC Week this year. All community members are encouraged to "From winning The X Factor Australia in 2016 to attend the free Isaiah Firebrace concert at the representing Australia at Eurovision 2017, Mount Isa Civic Centre at 6.30pm on Tuesday finishing in the top 10, all at the age of 17, Isaiah July 9. is a true inspiration for all Australians. For more information or to sign up for the "All children aged 12 and up are welcome to workshop, visit register for his NAIDOC Week workshop and I http://www.mountisa.qld.gov.au/naidoc-week- warmly encourage them to do so. 2019 IN THE NEWS Construction work itself on the new $2.4 million bridge began about a week later. The demolition work of the old bridge began on May 15 and was completed in early June, 11 days ahead of schedule. The entire project, including the construction of a new roundabout and upgraded approaches, should be completed by November.
The Project Films in Mount Isa Mount Isa City Council has been honoured to be one of the hosts of The Project over a few days in June. 2019 Glencore Great Western Games Our very own Mayor Joyce McCulloch got to Council is very proud to be an event sponsor head underground with our Hard Times Mine of the 2019 Glencore Great Western Games, team to show Steph Tisdell what life is like for with Mount Isa to host not only the opening our underground miners. ceremony, but also nine of the 18 sports We can't wait to see our #cityofopportunity events. on the silver screen (again)! The opening ceremony was held at the Mount Isa Hockey Fields on Friday, June 21. Morning Tea For Queen’s Birthday While the games officially run on 22, 23, 29 Local monarchist Barry Byrne held a morning and 30 June, some of the events will run tea downstairs at the City Library on June 10, through into July and even August. to celebrate the 93rd birthday of Queen The Glencore Great Western Games are held Elizabeth II. once every two years and involve centres Mr Byrne holds at least three such events along the Overlanders Way, from Mount Isa every year - in February to mark the to Charters Towers. anniversary of the Queen's accession to the At this year’s Games, Mount Isa will host the throne; in June for her birthday and cycling, hockey, lawn bowls, pistol shooting, coronation anniversary; and in November to duathlon, mountain biking, dragon boating, donate military-history books to the City trail run/walk, and motocross events. Library. Pictured are, from left, Mayor Joyce McCulloch, Councillor Paul Stretton, Mount Isa Hockey Association President Ryan Philip, and Council's Community Development Officer Petra Osinski.
Construction of Isa Street Bridge With the delivery on the afternoon of June 14 of an excavator and the first lot of materials, the construction of the new Isa Street Bridge is now underway. Mid-June marked the start of the arrival of the bridge's components and the machinery required to construct it, including a 50-tonne crane. IN THE NEWS "I like to do these things as a way of giving well attended, with almost 88 tonnes of rubbish something back to the community," Mr Byrne and 166 tyres disposed of for free, saving the said. community more than $2100. The morning tea was also attended by Deputy The Waste Management Facility recorded a Mayor Phil Barwick, and included a display of total of 429 customers visiting across both days, books and photos about the Queen. more than three times the number recorded on Queen Elizabeth II's birthday is April 21, but it is a typical weekend. observed on the second Monday in June in The facility is on Jessop Drive and is open from most Australian states. In Queensland it is 7.30am to 4.45pm, seven days a week. celebrated on the first Monday of October. Water Pressure in Soldiers Hill Launch of The Clothesline Project In early June, Council's Water Crew started Earlier this month the Queensland Indigenous investigating possible low water pressure in Family Violence Legal Service's (QIFVLS) Mount Soldiers Hill. Isa office, with the Ngukuthati Children and Council wishes to remind residents that it is Family Centre, launched The Clothesline Project, imperative they report, through Council's on the front lawns of the Civic Centre. Customer Services department, continual low The project is part of Domestic Violence water pressure, so the Water Crew is able to Prevention Month and aims to break the silence investigate any possible issues. of domestic and family violence. The Customer Services department can be Personal messages or stories are written on contacted on 4747 3200 during business hours articles of clothing, such as T-shirts, by people (Monday to Friday, 8.30am to 5pm). affected by domestic or family violence. The decorated clothing is then hung on a Poles Going Up for CCTV Cameras clothesline for display. On May 28, work began to install support poles The intention of the display is to honour survivors across Mount Isa in preparation for the and act as a memorial for victims. installation of nine new CCTV cameras, which Mayor Joyce McCulloch attended launch, at are due to be up and running by the end of which there was also a kids' area, cake and a July. The locations include the Barkly Highway, sausage sizzle. Burke Street, Gardner Street, George McCoy Park, Lynch Street, Playway Park, Rodeo Drive, Graduate Careers Expo Short Street and the Skate Park. Mount Isa City Council was proud to have an A number of existing CCTV cameras in the city information booth at a Graduate Careers Expo, will also be upgraded to have greater hosted by DATSIP, on June 4. technological capabilities, including a fixed Also at the expo were representatives from four-way camera unit for CBD intersections. James Cook University, Glencore, MMG, TAFE, Security lighting will also be upgraded at the Gidgee Healing, the Australian Defence Force, Lookout (to LED technology), and installed at Queensland Police Service, and Queensland Gardner Street, to the CCTV pole with general Fire and Rescue Service, amongst others. CCTV visibility only. Two pole-mounted The expo was held at the Civic Centre and watchman lights are proposed to be installed at attended by Year 12 students from Spinifex State Burke Street. College and Good Shepherd Catholic College. The CCTV cameras will have 24-hour recording capability that will feed directly to the Mount Isa Great Result for Waste Amnesty Police Headquarters. Council’s second waste amnesty weekend on All footage will be the property of Mount Isa Saturday and Sunday, June 1 and 2, was again Police. Community Grants
If you would like to add your name to the ● Small businesses can apply for up to $20,000 distribution list for grant opportunities as they arise and will not be required to make a co- or are looking for some assistance, please contact contribution; Council’s Community Development Officer at ● Businesses that consume large amounts of [email protected] energy each year (over 0.05 petajoules) can apply for up to $25,000 and will be required to contribute matched funding. Play by the Rules Funding will support activities to help businesses Online Magazine and community organisations to save energy through: ● equipment upgrades that reduce energy The Play by the Rules magazine is a free online consumption - energy generation and magazine for people interested in safe, fair and storage projects (for example solar inclusive sport issues. The magazine comes in five photovoltaic panels, batteries and solar hot different formats - a Flip Book with embedded water) will only be permitted for community media, a PDF version with links, a plain text version organisations; and iOS and Android App versions if you prefer to ● investment in energy and emissions access via tablet or smart phone. The Flip Book monitoring and management systems to version of each magazine is only available for 12 better manage energy use; months following publication. ● completion of energy systems assessments In each Issue there are news updates, feature according to the Australian Standard or articles and Play by the Rules course and resource feasibility studies to investigate energy profiles. Take a look below for the latest Issue and efficiency opportunities. all back Issues - there are some great articles and Details about how to apply will be made available resources to access in this growing library. The best from August 2019. way to keep up-to-date is to subscribe to Play by Community organisations considering applying the Rules and you'll be notified when new Issues are encouraged to lodge an Expression of Interest are ready. with their local member of Parliament. Visit their website at: For more information visit https://www.playbytherules.net.au/ for more https://www.energy.gov.au/government- information priorities/energy-programs/energy- efficientcommunities-program Applications open 1 September 2019 and close January 2020. Energy Efficient Communities Program Gambling Community
The Energy Efficient Communities Program will Benefit Fund deliver $50 million of grants to assist businesses and Grants are available of $500 to $35,000. Funding for community organisations to improve energy not-for-profit community groups to enhance their efficiency practices and technologies and better capacity to provide services, leisure activities and manage energy consumption to reduce their opportunities for Queensland communities. Round power bills. Grants will be made available for: 102 opens in mid-July and closes 31 August 2019. ● Community organisations - can apply for up to http://www.justice.qld.gov.au/corporate/sponsor $12,500 and will not be required to make a ships-and-grants/grants/community-benefit- co-contribution; funding-programs Community Grants The Qantas Regional Grants program adds to their RAF Stream: Community existing initiatives created to strengthen regional communities, drive local economic activity, Project Grants - Flying Arts stimulate tourism and support jobs. Alliance Inc. This includes a discounted fare program for For projects commencing on or after 1 January residents to make air travel more accessible, and 2020. their new pilot academy which is expected to drive further activity when it opens in regional The Community Project Grants stream supports Australia next year. applications which benefit the community, increase access and participation, and/or provide Entry is open to Australian based individuals, not- direct benefits to artists/arts workers. for-profit community groups and organisations of any size, who are seeking funding to help enhance Community Project Grants provide major funding the lives of people in regional communities. for projects involving regional artists that have a public outcome, and significantly engage the Charitable organisations must be: community in which they are based. ● registered in Australia ● endorsed as income tax exempt. They can also be used for skills development opportunities for regional artists, arts groups or Closes 30 August 2019. community organisations. https://www.qantas.com/au/en/about-us/our- Amount: up to $30,000. company/in-the-community/qantas-regional- grants.html Round 2, 2019 is currently open, closing Friday 9 August 2019.
RAF Stream: Quick Response Grants Coaching Girls in Sport: For projects commencing on or after: a minimum of four weeks after application is received. What the Research Says One fact is that they listen, because they want to Opens: Monday 1 July 2019 get it right. Getting it right is important because they want to be socially accepted, and in their Closes: Friday 30 August 2019 or when funds have early years of participation, social acceptance is been expended. their number one reason for getting involved in a https://flyingarts.org.au/raf/ sport. By age 14, girls drop out of sports at approximately twice the rate of boys. According to data from a study published by the women's sports Foundation, the dropout rate for girls sharply Qantas Regional Grants increases between graded 6-8. This is why parents Application Date: 14 June 2019 to 30 August 2019 and coaches need to recognise this time as being Qantas is on a mission to help brighten the futures critical for keeping girls in sport. So what makes of regional communities. sport fun for girls? It is reported that the top three factors are positive team dynamics, trying hard Their new Regional Grants Program will provide and positive coaching. Winning hardly rates. financial, flight and marketing support to Positive team dynamics are about camaraderie community groups and organisations to help and feeling a sense of acceptance and further their causes and set them up for success. belonging. When girls feel accepted and valued, they try hard and perform well. What’s on… June 29 Do it for Dolly, Mount Isa Races
June 29-July 6 Vision Splendid Outback Film Festival Winton
June 29 Birdsville Horse and Motorbike Gymkhana
June 30 Great Western Games Dash or Dawdle
July 4 Morning Melodies - Free Concert July 13-14 and Morning Tea for Seniors Winton Qld Outback Masters golf
July 5-6 Rockhana Gem and Mineral Festival July 16-18 Birdsville Big Red Bash July 5-7 Mount Isa Campdraft July 17 Possum Magic Children's Theatre, July 6 Bedourie Campdraft, Rodeo, Civic Centre Gymkhana and Bronco Branding July 19-21 July 6 PHC Fundraiser - evening event Boulia Camel Races
July 9 Free Workshop and Concert with July 20 InTrust Cup country game Cloncurry Isaiah Firebrace - NAIDOC Week July 23 Mount Isa JCU Open Day & Health July 10-14 Careers Expo Cloncurry Stockman's Challenge and Campdraft July 22-23 Boulia Qld Outback Masters golf July 12-13 Opal Festival Winton July 25-27 The Mount Isa Blast, Queensland July 13 Bedourie Camel Races Music Festival, Buchanan Park
Council Meetings Council Events Start: 12:00 pm JULY 2019 MONTH DATE/S 4 MORNING MELODIES Free Concert and Morning Tea for Seniors, 10th Council Chambers Civic Centre, from 10am JULY th 9 ISAIAH FIREBRACE LIVE AND BEYOND 24 Council Chambers Free singing workshop for kids, 3.30pm- AUGUST 28th Council Chambers 5.30pm, and free community concert, 6.30pm
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Our friendly customer service team is happy to help with any enquiries if you call us 47473200. Mount Isa City Council Council’s customer service centre is open Monday to Friday between 8:30 am - 5:00 pm (excluding public holidays) Location 23 West Street Mount Isa | Phone 4747 3200 | Fax 4747 3209 Email [email protected] | Web www.mountisa.qld.gov.au
Splashez Aquatic Centre Splashez Aquatic Centre is open daily and offers a 50 metre Swimming Pool, toddler and children’s pool, shaded areas and refreshments. Location 61 Isa Street Mount Isa | Phone 4743 2137 Email [email protected] | Web www.mountisa.qld.gov.au For regular updates of Splashez activities visit their facebook page!
Mount Isa City Library The City Library is open Monday to Friday between 9:30 am - 5:30 pm and 9:00 am to 1:00 pm on Saturdays. Location 23 West street Mount Isa | Phone 4747 3350 For regular updates of Library activities visit their facebook page!
Outback at Isa Visit our tourist information centre, get some great food at our cafe and have An underground mine experience are just some of the things you can do at Outback at Isa. For regular updates visit their facebook page! Location 19 Marian Street Mount Isa | Phone 4749 1555 Web www.mietv.com.au MOUNT ISA NEWS
JUNE 2019 Your community newsletter
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