Wednesday 7 October 2020

7 OCTOBER 2020

on Tuesday 13 October 2020 for two months . The Queensland’s State general election which is being held on Saturday 31 October 2020 is fast approaching. The Electoral Commission Queensland has opened postal vote applications early, from MESSAGE FROM THE Monday 14 September to Friday 16 October 2020, to allow more time for electors to apply. Postal votes will MAYOR be sent to electors following the close of candidate

The COVID Stage 4 easing of restrictions has nominations and ballot paper draws in mid-October.

commenced across Queensland. Whilst we enter into Cheers,

the new easing of restrictions I implore you to stay Sean Dillon

safe and continue to remain diligent and adhere to

social distancing and hygiene practices to assist the

central west in remaining COVID free. Stage 4 easing

of restrictions include:

 All of Queensland can gather in groups of up to 30 DISASTER MANAGEMENT REGISTER people in their homes and public spaces

 Up to 1,000 people per day permitted at outdoor FOR COMMUNICATION ALERTS

events with a COVID Safe Events Checklist As we Get Ready for storm season, it is a timely

 Standing eating and drinking permitted at indoor reminder for you to register for Council’s Disaster

and outdoor venues with a COVID Safe Plan or Management Communication Alert System. By

Checklist registering for this system, you allow Council to send

You can find further information by visiting disaster management communication alerts to your

www.covid19.qld.gov.au. mobiles via SMS in times of an emergency or disaster.

On Friday 2 October 2020, Councillors and staff This is another avenue for Council to keep you more attended the soft infrastructure opening of the informed with real time updates. With the collection of Turraburra tourism venture which is located at your personal information Council will comply with all Gracevale Station. This venture is being led by required acts and regulations such as; the Disaster Suzanne Thompson and the YACHATDAC Group, who Management Act 2003, the Disaster Management are passionate about caring for country and Regulation 2014, the Information Privacy Act 2009 representing aboriginal culture through architecture. (Qld) (IP Act) and the Spam Act 2003. Your To assist with the workload of operations and the registration for the Barcaldine Regional Council’s requirements of two high level executive positions Emergency Alert Services can be updated or whilst recruitment for a new Chief Executive Officer is cancelled at any time by contacting Council on 07 being carried out, Council has appointed a contract 4651 5600 or by emailing [email protected]. Deputy Chief Executive Officer who will commence

BARCALDINE: 71 Ash Street | 07 4651 5600 ARAMAC: 35 Gordon Street | 07 4652 9900 MUTTABURRA: 20 Bruford Street | 07 4658 7191

www.barcaldinerc.qld.gov.au [email protected] PO Box 191, Barcaldine QLD 4725

DISCLAIMER: The information is believed to be accurate and reliable and it must be understood that no liability can be accepted for any error or omission.

generations into a reality and taken control of the

destiny of their country. They will bring about a profound change in the way things are done now and into the future. Private development as significant as what YACHATDAC are doing here will A MESSAGE FROM benefit many people, locally, nationally and THE DEPUTY MAYOR internationally into the future. It will be a place for

tourists, yes but it will also be a place of learning, for On Friday 2 October, Councillors and officers from the scientific minds. I imagine that no one will leave Barcaldine Regional Council were invited to walk on Gracevale (Turraburra) the same as when they country with the YACHATDAC community during the walked in. Barcaldine Regional Council has been launch of the first stage of their tourism development. actively trying to encourage investment and So much work went into the launch and it was a economic development within the region. We will credit to them. The enthusiasm of the YACHATDAC help in any way we can to enable private enterprise community was contagious and we certainly had an such as YACHATDAC to invest successfully in the incredible day of learning and ceremony. We were Barcaldine Region and I would like to pass on our honoured to be welcomed to country by Suzanne best regards as we look forward to seeing and Thompson’s granddaughter who is the youngest of hearing much more from YACHATDAC in the future. three generations of Thompson women speaking on Milynda Rogers the day. Suzanne spoke about her vision for the future and what it felt like to be in control of country once GENERAL MEETING DATES again. Other special guests on the day spoke about: In accordance with Section 277 of the Local  Their connection to country and pride of their Government Regulation 2012 notice is hereby given of family and the hard work that they have carried the following General Meetings of Council:- out.  28 October 2020  The ongoing difficulty of making Indigenous  18 November 2020 culture recognised as important in today’s society.  16 December 2020  We learnt the story of the seven sisters and the  27 January 2021 morning star which is depicted on the Rock Face.  Caring for the country through traditional fire stick All meetings are scheduled to start at 8.30am and burning which will become part of the guesting on will be held at the Barcaldine Council Chambers. country experiences. Due to the current social distancing requirements, We also were lucky enough to finish off the afternoon public attendance is not permitted at these by sitting and listening to world renowned harpist meetings. The minutes will be available as soon as Natalia Mann play the harp in the cool shade of the possible afterwards and video recordings of the Rock Face. It was beautiful. meeting will also be available on Council’s website.

I have visited Gracevale (soon to be named Turraburra) a few times in the past 24 years having GAMBLING COMMUNITY BENEFIT FUND lived next door and during most of this time I have Round 107 of the Gambling Community Benefit Fund been very aware of the important significance of the is now open and will close at 11.59pm on Saturday 31 rock wall. Yet it appeared that there was nothing that October 2020. Round 108 will open mid-January 2021 could be done to nurture and protect the cultural and will close at 11.59pm on 28 February 2021. history, the ancient footprint of the Iningai people. For more information on the funding, please visit Suzanne Thompson along with family members have www.justice.qld.gov.au/initiatives/community-grants. turned their vision of acquiring Gracevale for future

7 OCTOBER 2020

CREATIVE TOGETHER A new 10-year plan for arts, culture and creativity in Queensland Minister for the Arts Leeanne Enoch launched Creative Together 2020-2030: A 10-Year Roadmap for arts, culture and creativity in Queensland and the first action plan to deliver Creative Together, Sustain 2020-2022. Creative Together sets a bold and strong vision that will see Queensland renewed and transformed by arts, culture and creativity, with a focus on the following priority areas: NATIONAL WATER WEEK –  Elevate First Nations arts 19 to 25 OCTOBER 2020  Activate Queensland’s local places and global digital spaces This year, National Water Week is  Drive social change across the state celebrated from Monday 19 to Sunday  Strengthen Queensland communities 25 October 2020. This year’s theme is  Share our stories and celebrate our storytellers. Reimagining our Water Future. As the At the core of Creative Together is a strong and sustainable local theme name states, the focus is on sector, which can adapt to meet audience demand, embrace how we can change and rethink the innovative delivery models and attract investors. ways we use water to ensure there will Expressions of Interest close at 4.00pm on Thursday 12 November be enough water in the future. What 2020. For more information visit the Arts Queensland website, can individuals and communities do to www.arts.qld.gov.au. be more water wise? Please take a

moment to think about ways you use SUNSMART SHADE CREATION INITIATIVE water and is there anything you could The 2020 funding round of the SunSmart Shade Creation Initiative do to reduce your water usage. There has officially opened. are several ways to get involved with The initiative, led by the Queensland Government and Cancer the National Water Week; National Council Queensland, provides 80 per cent funding up to $2,000 for Water Week Short Film Competition for portable shade and up to $30,000 for permanent shade for not- primary and high-school students, for-profit organisations that cater to children 0-18 years. Water Night and Walk for Water. Not-for-profit organisations catering for children and young For more information, please visit people (0-18yrs) can apply for funding to purchase shade www.awa.asn.au. structures under this joint initiative by Cancer Council Queensland and the Queensland Government. This round, applications from the following HH’s are prioritised:

North West HHS, CQHHS, Darling Downs HHS, Sunshine Coast HHS,

Townsville HHS, Southwest HHS and Central West HHS.

Eligibility: All Queensland based not-for-profit schools, outside school hours care services, early childhood centres, junior sports clubs and youth community groups are eligible. Applicants could receive up to 80% of the total cost of their shade project with a maximum of $2,000 for portable shade (marquees) and up to $30,000 for permanent shade (shade sails/hard structures). That Council owns 2,921 km of rural

Applications will close on Monday 9 November 2020. roads and 66 km of urban streets.

Apply now: www.cancerqld.org.au/shade -initiative/.

7 OCTOBER 2020

ALPHA JERICHO

NEW COMMUNITY CARE SERVICES JERICHO CEMETERY

BUILDING The Jericho Town Crew has been busy with the beautification project at the cemetery. The crew has As a part of Council’s Capital Projects for the 2020-21 created new garden beds along the fence on both financial year, Alpha was granted a new Community sides of the entrance and planted new shrubs. Care Services building. This facility has been funded through the Drought Communities Program. The building work was tendered out and was won by a local builder. The facility is located in Dryden Street between the Alpha Administration Office and the Jane Neville Rolfe Art Gallery. The project is estimated to be complete d by December 2020. This building will be a great asset for our community, Community Care Services staff and all their clients.

The western side of the entrance of the Jericho Cemetery.

HAND SANITISER STATION Council has installed a foot pump operated hand sanitiser station at the Jericho Tourism Information Centre.

Day 5: Building Progress.

Day 10: Building Progress. Hand sanitiser station at the Jericho Tourism Information UPCOMING EVENTS Centre.

 Tuesday 3 November 2020: Alpha Tourism & UPCOMING EVENTS District Association - Monthly meeting at the Alpha  Saturday 17 October 2020: Jericho Drive-In Theatre Town Hall at 5.15pm. – Movie Night commencing at 5.30pm.

7 OCTOBER 2020

BARCALDINE LEASE OF AIRPORT TERMINAL Council is seeking expressions of interest to lease a

BARCALDINE PENSIONER UNIT portion of the Airport Terminal in Barcaldine for the VACANCY purposes of a business that will advertise and compliment the Barcaldine Regional Council area. Applications from eligible persons are invited for the occupancy of an unfurnished, one bedroom Conditions of the lease will include but not limited to independent living unit situated in Cypress Street, the following: Barcaldine. 1. Cleaning will be at the expense of the Lessee. Application forms and eligibility criteria may be 2. Maintenance of the building will be at Council’s obtained by contacting the Barcaldine Administration expense. Office during business hours on 07 4651 5600 or 3. A waiting area will need to be maintained for visiting Council’s website. passengers and guests. Access to this waiting Applications close at 12.00pm on Friday 23 October area must be available at all times that a flight is 2020. If you have any queries please do not hesitate to scheduled. contact the Barcaldine Administration Office. Please email your expression of interest to

[email protected] and please include the PALLET CHRISTMAS TREE PROJECT following information: Christmas is just around the corner and it’s time to 1. Name and business details take your Christmas Tree out of storage and start 2. Proposal for the use of this area decorating in time to display the tree in front of your 3. Proposed rental value business from Tuesday 1 December 2020. Expressions of Interest close on Friday 30 October The Barcaldine Men’s Shed has again graciously 2020 at 4.30pm. donated their time and tools to make a few extra trees for those businesses that missed out last year. If you have any queries please do not hesitate to Please contact the Barcaldine Administration Office on contact the Barcaldine Administration Office on 07 07 4651 5600 to register your interest in getting a tree 4651 5600. for this year. We only have limited trees available so get in quick and a tree will be delivered to you within the next couple of months.

TREE OF KNOWLEDGE – LIGHTS The Tree of Knowledge Memorial will change colour this month for the following causes:

 Thursday 15 October 2020: Pink and blue for FESTIVAL OF SMALL HALLS International Pregnancy and Infant Loss Festival of Small Halls rolls into the Barcaldine Town Remembrance Day Hall on Thursday 22 October 2020 with one of  Friday 30 October 2020: Red for Day for Daniel to Australia’s most celebrated singer-songwriters Shellie raise awareness for child safety. Morris, along with critically acclaimed blues and roots UPCOMING EVENTS duo Hussy Hicks. Doors open at 6.30pm with the performance starting at 7.00pm.  Wednesday 14 October 2020: Desert Channels Tickets are essential and available at Queensland Weeds Workshop at the Barcaldine https://bit.ly/33qVanr. Town Hall from 9.30am. Tickets prices:  Tuesday 27 and Wednesday 28 October 2020: Adults: $20.00 per person Mental Health First Aid Course at the Barcaldine Concession: $10.00 per person Showground Grandstand. Children (17 years and under): $5.00 per person

7 OCTOBER 2020

ARAMAC MUTTABURRA

MATRON STAMP PAVILION OPENING WORKS UPDATE The Aramac Primary Health Care Centre along with The Maintenance Crew has been busy preparing the Central West Hospital and Health Service officially road signs for installation on the Cramsie Road. The opened the newly established Pavilion in honour of Road Crew has now moved from the Vera Park Road Matron Win Stamp OBE. Family of Matron Stamp to the Potosi Road. attended and carried out the unveiling of the plaque, A Yellow Belly sculpture has been installed near the while Cr Gary Peoples and Mrs Jane Hancock, Health Thomson River Bridge. The metal fish was created by Service Chief Executive presented the speeches. It the people that attended the sculpture art workshop was a wonderful morning and attended by many. We that was held earlier in the year at the Muttaburra hope that the community utilises the wonderful Racecourse. What a great piece of artwork! space and takes the time to appreciate the history and significance it has to the community.

The unveiling of the plaque in honour of Matron Win Stamp OBE.

STREET ART AWARDS The newly painted Animals in War Memorial artwork located at the entrance of the Aramac Memorial Park has recently been featured on ‘The Australian Street Art Award – Best Monument or Memorial 2020’. As the monument represents all the animals that have gone to war alongside our Australian Soldiers, it is a great The new Yellow Belly sculpture installed near the Thomson privilege and honour to have the beautiful piece of River Bridge. artwork shared with such a wide audience.

STREET ART AWARDS As the Australia Street Art Awards team travel around our communities, they have been taking some snaps of the wonderful works around Muttaburra, some

LOUD SHIRT DAY including the miniature Muttaburrasaurus and the most recent murals. Nominations are now open and Emily Geltch and the town of Aramac have been there are a number of categories to choose from. If named as Ambassadors by the Hear and Say you would like to find out more information or to organisation. You can read more about Hear and Say nominate an artwork or sculpture you love, feel free and their ambassador program by visiting to visit www.streetartawards.com.au. https://bit.ly/33ruKlE. Don’t forget to wear your loud shirt on Friday 23 October 2020.