CLERMONT RAG FRIDAY, 27 AUGUST 2021
SAVE THE DATE AND GRAB YOUR MATES FOR A COMMUNITY CHECK-UP Clermont locals are invited to come together, share a story and lend an ear to a mate at a free community event at the Commercial Beer Garden on Tuesday, 14 September. Isaac Regional Council Division 1 Councillor Greg Austen said the resilient community of Clermont has been hit with grief and tragedy over the last few months. “For active communities like Clermont where everyone knows each other, these dramatic and challenging circumstances can leave the community reeling with despair and grief,” Cr Austen said. “This is why it is important to head out for a date with your mates, check-up on each other, get resources to help and have a laugh.” The evening will be directed by Clermont pharmacist Grant Oswald, and will feature special guest speakers, Leon Christiansen, “The Mind Renovator” and Ros Waters, a columnist for the Clermont Telegraph “The Pursuit of Happiness” with a special video message to the Clermont community from Ed and Dan at TradeMutt.
There will be free nibbles and pizza for all attending and a jumping castle for the kids to enjoy while the grown-ups have some muchneeded time to interact with others and feel the inclusion of a strong and proud community. Cr Austen hopes the event will strengthen community bonds, improve the mental health of all and give hope for the future. “What better way to get the community together for a chat over pizza, where we can share our struggles and participate in a range of activities relating to health and wellbeing?” The Dates with Mates community check-up evening is proudly supported by local Clermont businesses the Commercial Hotel and Glencore, and presented by Isaac Regional Council’s ‘Dry Lands to High Hopes’ series, funded by the Queensland Government’s Community Drought Support program. For more information, visit www.isaac.qld.gov.au, or call 1300 ISAACS.
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THE NUTS AND (BLUE MOUNTAIN) BOLT OF MIDDLEMOUNT’S 40TH Father’s Day morning is set to scale new heights in the final item of Middlemount’s 40th celebrations program on Sunday, 5 September. The Blue Mountain Bolt is a hill climb challenge for participants of all ages to sprint, jog or walk from the Middlemount Sportsground up to Blue Mountain Park and back. Isaac Regional Council Division 7 Councillor Jane Pickels said the 4.3km course offered some great views, regardless of how quickly it was scaled. “Sport is a huge part of our Isaac culture and being part of the Bolt, as either a competitor or spectator, is not only a fantastic way to start the day but also a wonderful way to celebrate the great Middlemount spirit,” Cr Pickels said. “There will be awards for first, second and third place in Open and Junior Men’s and Open and Junior Women’s categories, with all preregistered entrants taking home a memento of the day. “And if style is more your speed, we’re also awarding a special $100 Shop Isaac gift card to the best-dressed entrant.” Cr Pickels is calling on anyone interested in participating to make a weekend out of visiting Middlemount. “There has never been a better time to make a trip with the family to Middlemount.
“The Blue Mountain Bolt is the last activity in a long list of festivities for Middlemount’s 40th birthday weekend, from Friday, 3 September to Sunday, 5 September, for every member of the family.” The Blue Mountain Bolt is being presented in conjunction with Move It NQ and is kicking off at 8am on Sunday, 5 September. Check-in for participants is open from 7am to 7.40am at the Middlemount Sportsground. Participants are encouraged to pre-register at speakup.isaac. qld.gov.au/bluemountainbolt. Following the event, a BBQ breakfast will be available back at the Middlemount Sportsground for all participants and their cheerleaders. Cr Pickels said events like the Bolt help our communities to thrive. “We are so lucky to have such energetic communities and the people that make them amazing. “Events like this and the Middlemount 40th celebrations require a lot of planning and preparation and a great deal of people power to bring to life. This would not happen without the help from volunteers and community groups, so we say thank you.” For more information visit isaac.qld.gov.au, phone 1300 ISAACS (1300 472 227) or visit an Isaac Regional Council office.
LEGENDARY LEAGUE JUGGERNAUTS NAMED FOR ISAAC CLASH A plethora of former rugby league juggernauts have been named ahead of a charity match in the Isaac region next month. From a Brisbane Broncos CEO to one of Moranbah’s favourite sons, Isaac Regional Council Acting Mayor Kelly Vea Vea was on hand today with the International Legends of League line-up announcement. Cr Vea Vea said during the launch at Darryl Bourke Oval that the Team of NRL Legends and Isaac Region All Stars will draw league fans from across the region on 18 September. The local All Stars expected to run onto the Moranbah paddock are Travis Norton, Josh Hannay, Jamie McMillan, Michael Eve, Perry Mason, Jay Sabbo, Wayne Sing, Shaun Macklin,
Ben Walsh, Joshua Earl, Jimmy Leeder, Craig Baguley, Damian Cavanagh, Pat Prkarier, Mark Finlay, Luke Goodale, Dylan Patteson, Brad Peterson, Jimmy Ahmat, James Kimber, Dale Bloomfield, Justin McKay, Paul Pyziakos, Luke Reynolds and Joel Hopes. Paul White and Frank Baker have both been named as co-coaches for the Isaac Region All Stars. Team of NRL Legends are Scott Prince, Ben Hannant, Justin Hodges, David Shillington, Noel Goldthorpe, Darren Smith, Kerry Boustead, Jaiman Lowe, Peter Gill, Craig Teevan, Neville Costigan, Brenton Bower, Steve Jackson, Terry Matterson, Scott Dobbie, Paul Stephan and Steve Lacey.
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Page 2 continued... Cr Vea Vea said the knock-on effect for local communities through re-activating events during COVID is part of Council’s goals to deliver programs targeting the wellbeing of Isaac’s youth. Money raised from the exhibition game will be donated to a local charity and local sporting groups operating food and beverage canteens retain its profits. The exhibition game is set to kick off at 6pm with tickets available at Miners Leagues Club, Moranbah on 18 September as gates open at 1pm featuring various grades between Moranbah, Emerald and Dysart. Legends of League representative Craig Teevan said the highlight for players will be visiting
Moranbah, Dysart, Middlemount, Glenden, Clermont and Nebo schools ahead of the exhibition match. “This program is about raising awareness of mental health issues and deliver football coaching clinics,” Mr Teevan said. “They will talk about bullying, the potential dangers of social media, youth suicide, health, exercise and promoting self-confidence and wellbeing through their dream, believe, achieve philosophy.” The event is also proudly supported by Community Mental Wellness Partner, the Queensland Government.
HISTORIC STEAM ENGINE CAME BACK TO LIFE On Saturday 21 August, Clermont residents were able to experience a rare glimpse of mechanical history in action. A fully restored Aveling & Porter #6803 steam engine, the show piece of the Clermont Historical Centre, was fired up for the Clermont Gold & Coal Festival.
PUBLIC NOTICES CATTLE DROVING ON GREGORY DEVELOPMENT ROAD, CLERMONT Isaac Regional Council wishes to advise residents and motorists that a drover has been permitted under the Stock Route Management Act 2002 to be droving 1,500 head of stock: Starting at Belyando Crossing, heading down Gregory Developmental Road towards Clermont, through Fleurs Lane to Gregory Highway towards Capella From 3 September to 1 October 2021 All traffic travelling these roads are advised to be aware of the signage, slow down and take care around the cattle.
The Stock Route Network within the Isaac Region is a valuable asset. The network is utilised for moving large herds of cattle on foot across Queensland and provides a valuable feed asset during times of drought. With much of the state still in drought, both graziers from within the Isaac region and from other areas are seeking much needed feed for their cattle to survive. If you require further information please contact Council’s Customer Service Centre available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week on 1300 ISAACS (1300 472 227).
REVISED LOCATIONS FOR ORDINARY MEETINGS OF COUNCIL Isaac Regional Council wishes to advise that in accordance with Section 254B of the Local Government Regulation 2012, the schedule for the September 2021 and November 2021 Ordinary Meetings of Council have been amended and is set as follows: •
Wednesday 29 September 2021, Council Chambers, St Lawrence @ 9am
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Wednesday 24 November 2021, Council Chambers, Middlemount @ 9am
Meeting agendas and minutes are available on Council’s website at: www.isaac.qld.gov.au/meetings-and-minutes For more information please contact Council on 1300 ISAACS (1300 472 227).
PAYMENT FOR WATER NOTICES DUE 9 SEPTEMBER 2021 Residents are reminded that the payable water notice for the period between 1 January 2021 to 30 June 2021 is due by 5pm on Thursday, 9 September 2021.
Council office or via BPAY, including water notices under $10.
Residents have the option to BPAY payments weekly, fortnightly or monthly. To complete payment with this method, use the biller code and reference number from the water notice.
Residents who have encountered delays with the postal service in their area can register their email address with Council for an additional water notice to be issued electronically. Please contact Council on 1300 ISAACS (1300 472 227) to make this request.
Any credit balance remaining after payment of the water notice will be applied to the following rates notice.
f you haven’t received a water notice by Tuesday, 24 August 2021, call Council’s Customer Service Centre available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week on
A reminder that all water accounts can be paid at a
1300 ISAACS (1300 472 227).
If you require further information please contact Council’s Customer Service Centre, available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week on 1300 ISAACS (1300 472 227). Jeff Stewart-Harris Chief Executive Officer
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TWIN HILLS CAMPDRAFT, RODEO AND RACES 24, 25 & 26th September 2021 THE WEEKEND EVENTS
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IS DAD OR GRANDDAD A HISTORY BUFF? Father’s Day is on Sunday, 5 September. While dad or granddad may appreciate the traditional Father’s Day gift of new socks or jocks, the Clermont Library has the perfect present for dad and granddads who are history buffs. The Clermont Library has for sale copies of ‘Behold Nebo’ by George A Mayes which traces the history of the settlement and growth of the township of Nebo and the former Nebo Shire. Send dad or granddad on a time warp to colonial Queensland through the pages of Lyall Ford’s ‘A Photographic Record of Colonial Queensland.’ ‘A Photographic Record of Colonial Queensland’ features the work of professional photographer, John Henry Mills. John Henry Mills was a gold miner at Mount Britton, near Nebo, and captured the birth of the Mount Britton township. Photos of the early years of the Nebo district are also featured. Don’t worry about using wrapping paper to wrap the books in. Buy a library bag instead and dad or grandad can reuse the bag.
HAVE YOU SIGNED UP FOR HOOPLA? Hoopla is an app that gives Isaac Libraries patrons access to eBooks, eAudiobooks, movies, TV shows, music and comics online. To sign up for Hoopla, you will need to download the app onto your device and then visit hoopladigital.com.au to set up an account using your library membership number and password. Once you’ve established a Hoopla account, you can access Hoopla through the IRC website. Click onto the Library, Arts and Culture link on the IRC website, then click onto digital collection, then click on to Hoopla to browse the Hoopla catalogue.
AUTHOR SPOTLIGHT – TONY PARK Growing up in Sydney’s western suburbs, Tony Park dreamed of writing a novel. Park studied at university for a couple of years before deciding university academia was not for him. He then worked as a journalist on a suburban newspaper in Sydney. Park worked as press secretary for the New South Wales government and then on a newspaper in rural England. He served in the Australian Army Reserve for 34 years in the infantry as a private, an air dispatch corporal and then as a public relations officer, and served a six-month tour of duty in Afghanistan in 2002. After leaving the Army Reserve with the rank of Major, Park was second-in-charge of a Sydney public relations company. He left the company in 1997 to become a full-time writer. Many of Park’s books are set in Africa. Park and his wife, Nicola, first visited southern Africa in 1995 and fell in love with Africa. They visit Africa every year. Park’s first book, ‘Far Horizon’ was published by Pan Macmillan in 1998. He has since written 18 more books and six non-fiction biographies. In his latest book, ‘Blood Trail’, Park writes about rhino poaching in a game reserve, an abduction of two children, the practice of Umuti and more.
NEW ARRIVALS New books in adult fiction include: • Blood Trail by Tony Park • The Black Dress by Deborah Moggach • Wyoming True by Diana Palmer • Still by Matt Nable • Small Mercies by Richard Anderson Until next time, stay safe and healthy, Sue, Mikaela, Robekah and Laura at the Clermont Library.
SPORTS NEWS
GOLF NEWS
On 22 August we played the 6th 4BBB sponsored by Clermont Butchery. Winners: P.Smith & W.Faint
CLERMONT BEARS Clermont Bears defeated the Dysart Bulls at home over the weekend 26-14. Bring on the GF!!!
GRAND FINAL Saturday, 28 August @ 7pm: Clermont Bears v Bluff @ Bluff, Macca’s Oval For all the updates, follow the Clermont Bears’ Facebook page: @ClermontBears
RELIGIOUS NOTICES UNITING CHURCH Service time 8am each Sunday unless stated otherwise. Combined Churches Service 29 August 9 am Christian Women Communicating Intl. visit 1 September 9.30 am Contact: Heather James 0429 641 897 Address: Cnr Capella and Box Streets Website: clermontcapellauc.org.au NEW CREATION CHURCH CLERMONT Service time: Sundays, 10:30am Address: Scout Hall, Daintree Street Ps Trevor and Roxanne Cole: 4983 3980 UNITED CHURCH OF GOD (UCG) CLERMONT Service time: Every Sabbath (Saturdays) 2pm Address: 80 Mimosa Street Contact: Ken Murray (Elder) 0487 408 889 Website: ucg.org | beyondtoday.tv
Runner-ups: G. Mannion & A.McGuiness
SSAA CLERMONT BRANCH The SSAA Clermont Branch shoot on the first and third Sunday of every month. Arrive at range at 9.30am and commence shooting at 10am. Anyone who is interested in shooting rifles or pistols is welcome to attend. You can also find us on Facebook @SSAA Clermont Branch Inc.
CLERMONT CLAY TARGET
Clermont Clay Target shoot the fourth Sunday of the month. If anyone would like to give it a go just turn up, or call Allison on 0427 792 562 or Andrew on 0419 968 577.
LIFE CHURCH Service time: Sundays, 9am Address: 58 Capella Street Office: Monday and Tuesday, 4983 2926 Pastor Allan Kelly: 0417 095 918 Regular events: Mainly Music (0-5 years): Thursdays, 9.15am Horse Riding: Wednesdays, 4pm - 5.30pm CLAW Youth: Fridays, 7pm - 9pm Kids Club (primary aged): 2nd Friday of every month (term time) 4pm-5.30pm SAINT MARY’S CHURCH First, third, fourth Sundays of the Month – Mass 8am Second and fifth Saturdays of the Month – Mass 6pm ANGLICAN CHURCH SERVICES ALL SAINTS’ CLERMONT All other Sundays Morning Prayer 9am Everyone is welcome to attend Contact: Bob Polsen (Warden) 0427 831 676 Address: Cnr Daintree and Capricorn Streets www.facebook.com/clermontanglican
SCHOOL NEWS ST JOSEPH’S CATHOLIC PRIMARY SCHOOL
STUDENT OF THE WEEK AWARDS
Prep: Milla McLaren - The outstanding work ethic and dedication you show towards your learning each and every day. No matter the learning task at hand you always give everything 110% effort and produce work that is of a high standard. Your passion for learning is truly commendable. Keep up the amazing work Milla!
Year 3: Lucas Schrader - Being an amazing writer! You have challenged yourself this week when writing your spelling words and simple sentences independently. Keep focusing on your goals Lucas! Keep up the hard work!
Year 4: Josiah Pedwell - Your enthusiasm towards the eisteddfod verse speaking practices this week. Josiah, your use of expression for both poems was out of this world. Your willingness to demonstrate my expectation of Year 1: Henry Miller - The effort you have demonstrated towards your spelling in all writing how to use expression was amazing. I cannot wait to watch you recite the poems in a couple of tasks this week. Miss O’Leary is so proud of the weeks. Keep up the fantastic work Josiah! way you have been decoding your words and using the correct diagraphs in your spelling. Year 5: Riley Taylor - For your enthusiasm and Keep up the amazing work Henry! attitude to completing and catching up on all your classroom tasks. It has been particularly Year 2: Harrison Lee - The wonderful effort impressive to see your commitment to helping you have been putting into all learning tasks other groups in our science week activities. this week. Miss Kelly was extra impressed with your ‘What’s that Noise’ imaginative story. It was Keep up this spectacular enthusiasm towards your work! wonderful to read your creative ideas and to see the hard work you put into your paragraph writing. Well done on remembering all your punctuation and speech marks when your character was talking. Keep shining bright!
Making Jesus Real - God Moments: Tate Ferris, Reese Lestone
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MEETING AND IMPORTANT NOTICES CLERMONT MEALS ON WHEELS New volunteers on a permanent or casual basis are most welcome. If you would like to receive meals from Meals on Wheels or require more information please contact: Coordinator - Barb Lambert: 0467 280 493. President - Chris Robertson: 0429 490 102. Secretary/Treasurer – Marg Daniels: 0437 835 272.
CLERMONT PATCHWORK AND QUILTERS GROUP INC Monthly meetings are held on the third Thursday of the month at 10.30am at 76 Capricorn Street, Senior Citizen’s Hall. New members and crafters are welcome. Casual craft days are held every Thursday and Saturday. For further information call Helen Olsen, President on 0403 198 305.
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DATE CLAIMERS 2021 AUGUST • 28 Clermont Bears GF. 7pm @Macca’s Oval, Bluff • 28-29 Clermont Artslink Workshop Weekend Watercolour • 30 Free NBN Boradband info session, Clermont Library 1.30pm SEPTEMBER • 11 Clermont Senior Rugby League Club Battle of the Mines • 14 Dates with Mates. 5.30pm @ Commercial Hotel Beer Garden • 16 Reading Hour, Clermont Library. 3.30pm-4.30pm • 17 CWA catchup @ CWA Hall 28 Sirius Street, Clermont – bring a plant to swap. 9.30am to 11.30am • 19 Dig It Isaac entires due
Visiting Clermont on 8th & 9th September
Kaye will be visiting our Clermont Office on 8th & 9th September 2021. If you are ready to get your tax completed and returns lodged with the ATO either call the office on 4951 9333 or email kaye@concar.com.au to make an appointment.
Unit 1, 7 East Street, Clermont (beside Clermont Carrying & Signs) kaye@concar.com.au www.concar.com.au
OCTOBER • 15 CWA catchup @ CWA Hall 28 Sirius Street, Clermont. 9.30am to 11.30am • 29 Clermont Beef Expo and Trade Display NOVEMBER • 3 CCHOAS - Safe Talk training • 19 CWA catchup @ CWA Hall 28 Sirius Street, Clermont. 9.30am to 11.30am DECEMBER • 17 CWA catchup @ CWA Hall 28 Sirius Street, Clermont. 9.30am to 11.30am
GARAGE SALE 7 CANIS COURT, CLERMONT
SAT 28 AUG & SUN 29 AUG COME BETWEEN 9AM and 3PM
• 24-26 Twin Hills Races, Rodeo & Campdraft
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