Focus Newsletter December 2019

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Aussie Helpers Hay Day

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Mayor’s Message

Lake Callide Retreat

New CEO Appointed

Trainees and Apprentices

Thank You Banana Shire

Biloela I Moura I Taroom I Banana I Baralaba I Dululu I Goovigen I Jambin I Thangool I Theodore I Wowan I Cracow

Mayor’s Message WHILE WE HAVE SEEN SCATTERED SPRING STORMS SWEEP ACROSS PARTS OF THE SHIRE, WE CAN ONLY HOPE FOR A LOT MORE RAIN TO BRING AN END TO THIS RECORD DRY PERIOD WE HAVE BEEN ENDURING.

CONTACT COUNCIL P (07) 4992 9500 | F (07) 4992 3493 E enquiries@banana.qld.gov.au Postal Address: PO Box 412, Biloela Q 4715

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t is nice to see pockets of green country, but it is still very disheartening to see other areas where it is still terribly dry.

Moura Administration Office Gillespie Street Moura QLD Australia 4718 8.30am to 4.30pm Mon-Fri

Council has been successful in receiving two rounds of drought relief funding from the Federal Government. The first, $2 million from the Drought Communities Program, was announced in September and will be used on infrastructure and projects that provide employment for people whose work opportunities have been impacted by drought; stimulate local community spending; use local resources, businesses and suppliers; and/or provide a long-lasting benefit to communities and the agricultural industries on which they depend. While this money won’t break the drought it will help inject money into the local economy through employment and use of local businesses and contractors.

Taroom Administration Office Yaldwyn Street Taroom QLD Australia 4420 8am to 5pm Mon-Fri For after hours emergencies visit www.banana.qld.gov.au/contact-us

I would like to use this space to issue a heartfelt thanks to Aussie Helpers for their amazing efforts in hosting the Hay Day in Biloela on 21 September. A lot of local organisations and individuals also contributed to help make the drought relief initiative a wonderful success (full story page 7).

CUSTOMER SERVICE CENTRES Biloela Shire Chambers 62 Valentine Plains Road Biloela QLD Australia 4715 8am to 5pm Mon-Fri

ADVERTISING ENQUIRIES Contact Michael at Interactivink 07 3334 8000 michael@interactivink.com.au

On behalf of Council and the communities of Moura and Banana I would like to issue a big thank-you to Queensland Nitrates Plant (QNP). QNP showed tremendous corporate goodwill and came to the aid of Council during a pump breakdown which impacted on the delivery of water to the two townships.

By being able to use the QNP pump Council was able to keep a reduced volume of water supplied to Moura and Banana while repairs were carried out, and with residents voluntarily reducing their water consumption during this time Council was able to maintain suitable volumes of water for drinking, bathing, washing of clothes and other essential services. It was a perfect example of how industry, local government and ratepayers can pull together to overcome a difficult situation.

Council has also been successful in the latest round of Works 4 Queensland funding, receiving $1.67M. The 2019-21 Works for Queensland program supports regional councils, such as Banana Shire Council, to undertake job-creating infrastructure projects.

List of projects are: $50,000 Skate Park slab in Thangool; $100,000 Toilet block in Banana park; $80,000 Taroom RSL Hall roof repairs; $150,000 netball court resurfacing Biloela; $95,000 netball court resurfacing Baralaba; $500,000 fencing around Baralaba, Theodore, Wowan, Taroom and Moura waste facilities; $100,000 bikeways/walkways in Moura; $85,000 bore and water storage Magavalis and Rainbow St Sports Complex in Biloela; $50,000 Wide Water picnic area upgrade in Taroom; $100,000 upgrade of two-way network; $60,000 demountable skate park in Thangool; $60,000 cardboard compacted in Taroom; $30,000 new septic system at Wowan RSL Hall; $75,000 fencing at Taroom transfer station; $80,000 retaining wall at Taroom Museum; $50,000 replacement floor and wall in Taroom Sportsground building.

On behalf of all Councillors and staff, I wish everybody a very Merry Christmas and a prosperous New Year. If you are travelling to visit family and friends, drive safe, respect fellow road users and take your time. Let’s hope we are blessed with a wet Christmas.

Contact your Councillor

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Mayor Nev Ferrier

0448 011 814

Division 1 | Cr David Snell

0427 922 176

Division 2 | Cr Warren Middleton

0488 410 275

Division 3 | Cr Pat Brennan

0419 156 958

Division 4 | Cr Colin Semple

0437 740 189

Division 5 | Cr Brooke Leo

0438 110 325

Division 6 | Cr Terri Boyce

0427 283 202

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Cr Nev Ferrier

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TOURISTS AND LOCALS ARE BENEFITTING FROM THE LATEST IMPROVEMENTS TO LAKE CALLIDE RETREAT.

Lake Callide Retreat

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new amenities block, including a laundry, has been installed in the powered site area of the popular complex. The amenities block includes two showers and toilets, a disabled toilet and shower facility. There are two washing machines in the laundry and a camp kitchen which includes kettle, fridge, barbecue and microwave oven.

The new facilities were installed with $100,000 in funding obtained from the Australian Government’s Building Better Regions Program which was matched by Banana Shire Council.

Since the facilities have been opened, they have proved extremely popular and have enhanced the experience of people enjoying the fishing and tranquillity of Lake Callide.

Lake Callide Complex and Kitchen

The amenities block and camp kitchen complement the camping and accommodation facilities opened at Lake Callide by Banana Shire Council back in July 2017.

camping sites and a large open space for

The accommodation options at Lake Callide include five self-contained air-conditioned cabins, eight powered

barramundi impoundment fisheries in the

self-sufficient campers.

Lake Callide Retreat is located on the banks of Callide Dam, one of the best state and home to a large population of redclaw crayfish.

at 21 Okano Street and Western Downs Outreach Project operate in Taroom at 35 Cromwell Street.

Containers for Change – 12 months on –

Biloela has reported that since commencing on 1 November 2018, the community has recycled 3,110,726 containers. Over half of the containers were aluminium cans totalling 1,714,740.

That’s a massive reduction of waste going to Council’s landfill. Moura has also had a successful 12 months with over 350,000 containers being received through the scheme.

It is wonderful to see community members in the Banana Shire embracing this recycling opportunity with the overall success exceeding expectations.

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t has now been one year since the Containers for Change scheme was introduced by the Queensland

Government to help reduce litter and to boost the recycling efforts in the state.

The scheme has been well supported with over 1,021,532,803 containers being returned throughout Queensland. Under the scheme, people receive a 10c refund

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for recycling their eligible cans and bottles at refund points across the state.

Banana Shire has not fallen short of contributing to the incredible success of this initiative having three container refund points in operation in Biloela, Moura and Taroom. Biloela Recycling operate the refund point at the Biloela Transfer Station, Kanga Bins operate in Moura

The scheme has also created a funding stream for individuals, community groups and charities. With more than 3,460,000 containers returned, this means more than $300,000 has been received by individuals, community groups and charities. The refund of 10c per container has also incited public enthusiasm and has helped to clean up our shire.

If you are interested in finding out more about the scheme, including becoming a container refund point, simply log onto the website Containers for Change – www.containersforchange.com.au.

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New CEO appointed BANANA SHIRE COUNCIL HAS APPOINTED TOM UPTON AS ITS NEW CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER.

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r Upton has taken over the position vacated by Ray Geraghty on 4 November 2019.

Mr Geraghty retired after 27 years as a local government CEO, the last 11 years with Banana Shire Council.

Mr Upton’s career in local government spans more than 20 years and began with Peak Downs Shire Council in 1994 (3yrs), followed by roles as Manager Financial Services at Rockhampton Regional Council (3yrs), Director of Community & Cultural Development at Rockhampton City Council (7yrs), General Manager Community Services at Rockhampton Regional Council (3yrs).

Mr Upton’s first CEO level role was at Winton Shire Council (2011-2016), and after this he was the CEO for Darling Downs Moreton Rabbit Board (20162018), before returning to his roots in local government when he joined Banana Shire in July 2018.

His key strengths over his years in local government are in the areas of finance, governance and community development.

Mr Upton lists one of his key achievements being at Winton Shire Council, where he was pivotal in actively pursuing new business opportunities for the community such as working with Screen Queensland

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and production companies to secure Winton as a location for movie production.

Mr Upton holds qualifications as a FCPA – Fellow of the Australian Society Certified Practising Accountants (1996, Fellow since 2015), MLGMA – Member of Local Government Managers Australia (since 1994), has a Bachelor of Business (1988), and is a Commissioner of Declarations.

In his spare time Mr Upton is very involved in the community and has a long affinity with the Scout movement in a leadership capacity.

Mr Upton said he was very happy to be appointed as CEO and appreciated the opportunity that Council had provided.

lines of communication and meaningful consultation is undertaken with the relevant communities in relation to services to be provided,” Mr Upton said.

“I am committed to working with the elected Council to deliver on their goals and strategies for the various communities across the Banana Shire,” Mr Upton said.

Mr Upton was selected ahead of several high quality candidates following a few months of extensive screening and interviewing.

“I have a particular focus on economic development, financial management and customer service and will look to work within the Council to ensure that these priorities are front and centre in terms of Council operations.

Banana Shire Mayor Nev Ferrier said while it was sad to see Mr Geraghty leave the organisation, Council was looking forward to its stewardship under Mr Upton.

“I am committed to promoting engagement with all sectors of the community and will work actively with the various communities to ensure that effective

Ray Geraghty has worked in Local Government since 1974 in Queensland, Western Australia and New South Wales and stepped into the role of CEO at Banana Shire Council in 2008.

WITH THE WARMER WEATHER APPROACHING, SWIMMING POOLS ARE GOING TO BECOME POPULAR RECREATION ITEMS. HOWEVER IT IS IMPORTANT TO REMEMBER THE DANGERS ASSOCIATED WITH THESE POOLS.

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t is because of the number of drownings in Queensland that there are stringent requirements for swimming pools and spas pools. If you have an existing pool ensure the barrier is compliant and the gate is self closing and self latching through regular maintenance, and ensure items are not placed where they can be used as climbable objects.

If you are purchasing a pool be aware that pools and spas capable of being filled with water to a depth of 300mm or more and capable of being used for swimming,

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Tom Upton – Banana Shire Council’s new Chief Executive Officer

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bathing, wading or paddling are regulated pools and are required to be fenced.

Regulated pools require a building approval for the pool and fence and this can be arranged through a Private Certifier or Council’s certifier. It is the responsibility of the property owner with a pool to ensure that the pool and barrier are compliant at all times. For more information check the Pool Safety Council website at www.hpw.qld.gov. au/construction/BuildingPlumbing/ PoolSafety/Pages/default.aspx.

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Water Restrictions RESIDENTS AND PROPERTY OWNERS OF BANANA SHIRE ARE ADVISED WATER RESTRICTIONS APPLY TO WATER USED FROM THE TOWN WATER SUPPLIES. THESE RESTRICTIONS HAVE BEEN IN PLACE SINCE DECEMBER 2014.

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Biloela, Moura, Baralaba, Taroom, Banana and Theodore

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Restrictions Sprinklers (including micro-sprinklers) permitted, but not between: ◼ 1 OCT to 31 MARCH 9am and 3pm ◼ 1 APRIL to 30 SEPT 10am to 2pm Hand Held Hose & Drip Irrigation (& Approved Sub-surface Irrigation utilised for sporting fields and ovals): ◼ Anytime Buckets or watering cans (<20 litre) filled directly from taps: ◼ Anytime

Goovigen and Wowan

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Sprinklers (including micro-sprinklers) permitted, but not between: ◼ 1 OCT to 31 MARCH 6am to 8am & 5pm to 7pm ◼ 1 APRIL to 30 SEPT 7am to 9am & 4pm to 6pm Hand Held Hose & Drip Irrigation (& Approved Sub-surface Irrigation utilised for sporting fields and ovals): ◼ Anytime

For tips on how to save water at home, please refer to SAVING WATER AT HOME factsheet located on www.banana.qld.gov.au

Buckets or watering cans (<20 litre) filled directly from taps: ◼ Anytime

Trainees and Apprentices THIRTEEN IS PROVING TO BE COUNCIL’S LUCKY NUMBER. IT IS THE TOTAL NUMBER OF EMPLOYEES CURRENTLY MAKING VALUABLE CONTRIBUTIONS TO COUNCIL’S OPERATIONS THROUGH APPRENTICESHIPS AND TRAINEESHIPS.

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itchell Schmidt, Aaden Naumann-Otto and Joel Mellor are completing plumbing apprenticeships; Cameron Smith and Matthew Davidson mechanical apprenticeships; Josh Hoath, Benn Conway and Alex Jamieson traineeships in water operations; Hannah Salmon and Tamara Stark business administration traineeships; Ethan Huggers civic construction traineeship; Ken Berry and Matthew Linnane are being upskilled from light vehicle qualifications to diesel fitting apprenticeships.

Providing traineeships and apprenticeships for local residents is something that Council has consciously focussed on. Banana Shire chief executive officer Tom Upton said the employment of trainees and apprenticeships was a winwin situation. “Council is able to provide

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employment and training opportunities to people who live within our communities,” Mr Upton said.

seekers to gain nationally recognised qualifications and 12 months employment by undertaking a traineeship.

“In return we are able to create a skilled workforce, develop succession plans within an ageing workforce and provide resilience amongst our staff. A good example of this is the transition of our two school-based apprentices into full-time apprentices at the end of this year.”

First Start is one of seven programs that make up the Queensland Government’s Skilling Queenslanders for Work initiative.

To help subsidise the cost of employing trainees and apprentices, Council taps into a range of government funding programs.

Council’s business administration trainees are subsidised by the Queensland Government’s First Start program. This funding provides wage subsidies to local councils and community-based organisations to employ additional trainees. The program offers opportunities to young people and disadvantaged job

The State Government’s User Choice funding subsidises Council’s other trainees and apprentices. The User Choice 201720 program provides a public funding contribution towards the cost of training and assessment services for eligible Queensland apprentices and trainees.

The program aims to provide funding aligned to the skills needs of industry and respond to changing government priorities. The three-year policy recognises that employment-based training aligned to skills shortages is a critical priority for the Queensland Government.

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Infrastructure Services Current Project Status ■ Rural Construction • Flagstaff Road, Taroom – gravel resheet completed • Glenmoral Roundstone Road, Theodore – gravel resheet completed • Malakoff Road, Theodore – gravel resheet completed • Jambin Dakenba Road, Biloela – rehabilitation, widen and seal completed • Dee River Road, Wowan/Dululu – rehabilitation and seal • Deearne Road, Taroom – drainage has been completed and roadworks has commenced • Wowan Westwood Road, Wowan – gravel resheet complete

■ Urban Construction

Dee River Road Rehabilitation

■ Reseal preparation work for stabilising of Leichhardt Highway underway.

Private Works

• Quarrie Road, Biloela – development Project Road Works (Stage 3A) complete • Quarrie Road, Biloela – rehabilitation, widen and seal complete • Western Lane, Theodore – stormwater replacement complete

■ Community Infrastructure • Irrigation Works, Moura Skatepark – complete

Works ■ Fitzroy Development Road upgrade to seal between chainage 6 and 10 – complete.

■ Burnett Highway at Dee River – safety visibility excavation works completed.

■ Automatic Irrigation System has been installed at the Skate Park in Moura. A fence has also been installed to keep vehicles a safe distance from skaters.

■ Contract with Santos for maintenance of Injune Road will commence in the new year.

■ Trees removed along Jambin Dakenba Road.

■ CS Energy Rehabilitation/maintenance works at entrance to facility has commenced.

■ No smoking signs have been installed at all major skate parks throughout the Shire.

Parks, Gardens & Open Spaces

■ Mesh has been placed in front of the underwater pipe at Linkes Road, Biloela to avoid it becoming a suction hazard.

■ Five trees in along the Dawson Highway in Moura have been removed as they were deemed to be a potential hazard for residents.

■ Playground gate at the Bull Ring Park in Theodore was replaced after being vandalised.

■ Batteries replaced in solar bollards in Thangool’s Anzac Park.

■ Vandalised items at public toilets in Biloela have been replaced or cleaned.

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Aussie Helpers Hay Day WITH DROUGHT CONTINUING TO GRIP THE REGION, BANANA SHIRE REACHED OUT TO AUSSIE HELPERS TO PROVIDE SOME MUCH NEEDED RELIEF TO BANANA SHIRE FARMERS.

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n Saturday 21 September the Biloela Showgrounds were abuzz for the Aussie Helpers Hay Day. Council processed 167 requests for assistance from local farmers and land holders and all who submitted a request were able to receive some level of assistance. Aussie Helpers sourced and delivered 634 round bales, 40,000 litres of liquid supplement and 80 bulka bags of stock pellets to the Banana Shire. The Hay Day was a huge success and the biggest of its kind in Aussie Helpers history. On Friday 4 October Council coordinated the second round where the items remaining from the Hay Day were distributed to those who had submitted requests for assistance but missed out initially. As a result the remaining 89 hay bales, 11 pods of supplement and 7.5 tonne bags of pellets were distributed.

Aussie Helpers also brought with them countless supplies of clothing, children’s toys and books, fruit, water, biscuits, toiletries and cleaning products. All of these items were made available to those

who submitted requests for assistance to take what they needed and any remaining items after the second Hay Day were donated to the Banana Shire Support Centre, St Vincent de Paul and Anglicare CQ to distribute amongst their clients.

The day would not have been a success without the very generous support of Council staff, Councillors and members of the community. A special thanks must go to: ■ Ross Sheperdsen for donating his time and machinery both days to load hay ■ Callide Valley Agricultural & Pastoral Society – in particular Sandy and Tanya for their time and assistance to ensure everything ran smoothly on the day ■ Guy Semple for donating his time and machinery to unload deliveries ■ Lions Biloela for allowing us to use their shed and bar area for the event ■ Bronwyn Schultz from the Rural Financial Counselling Service for assisting to spread the word about the event to her clients and attending

Volunteers waiting to load up more supplies to local farmers during the Hay Day event

on the day to offer support and information where needed ■ Lew Markey and the team from DAFF for attending on the day to provide information regarding Government assistance ■ Robyn Rooke from Banana Shire Support Centre for attending on the day to be on hand to provide counselling services to anyone in need. Robyn also did a fantastic job of feeding our farmers doing the burger run down the convoy of trucks lined up and waiting their turn!

■ Biloela Scouts for providing the BBQ on the day – and their great little helpers for delivering food and drinks Now we just have to continue to do our rain dances and pray for drought breaking rain.

Asbestos Disposal ... the true cost ASBESTOS PRODUCTS CONTINUE TO BE FOUND DUMPED ILLEGALLY AT UNMANNED WASTE FACILITIES THROUGHOUT THE SHIRE, OFTEN INCLUDED IN SCRAP METAL OR GREEN WASTE PILES. Not only does this pose a significant health risk to the public and Council staff, but the clean-up of this hazardous waste can be costly. Clean-up costs will be passed on to offenders and fines will also be imposed. However, where offenders cannot be identified, these costs end up being borne by the ratepayer.

How much does it cost to do it right?

Disposal is now free for domestic loads under 175kg at Trap Gully Landfill, Biloela, and Moura Waste Transfer Station. Waste must be appropriately

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wrapped, and an application form must be completed. Asbestos disposal bags for small domestic loads are available free of charge from Council’s Biloela, Moura and Taroom offices. Alternatively, plastic sheeting can be obtained from your local hardware store.

How much does it cost to do it wrong?

Asbestos cannot currently be disposed of at any waste facilities in Banana Shire other than Trap Gully Landfill (domestic and commercial) and Moura Waste Transfer Station (domestic only) and must never be disposed of unwrapped. $1,334 infringement notice applies for failing to appropriately wrap and dispose of asbestos; plus $533 to $2,669 infringement notice applies to illegally dumping waste, depending on quantity; plus

$1,000 to $50,000 – this is the range of recent clean-up costs which will be passed on to the offender.

Homeowners undertaking renovations are reminded that it is your responsibility to identify any asbestoscontaining materials in your home and ensure they are handled safely. A maximum of 10 square metres of nonfriable materials containing asbestos can be removed without obtaining a certificate from the State Government.

Even handling small quantities of asbestos require safe work procedures and safety precautions to be followed to minimise asbestos fibres getting into the air and affecting your health.

Contact Council for more information about asbestos disposal or to report suspicious handling or disposal. For more information about asbestos identification and handling visit www.asbestos.qld.gov.au

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Thank you Banana Shire

Visitors to the CRC were treated to a variety of activities, information and food stalls during the Open Day

Turkey Tussle’s generous donation will assist installation of communication chatboards

Donna Schluter and Pam Semple discuss proposed CRC Extension plans with Sandra Parker from architects, Thomson Adsett

OUR COMMUNITY RESOURCE CENTRE (CRC) AT 102 RAINBOW STREET BILOELA IS A WARM AND WELCOMING PLACE TO VISIT AT ANY TIME, AND ON THE MORNING OF 14 SEPTEMBER THE SMILES WERE WIDER AND THE HUGS MORE WELCOMING THAN USUAL.

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pproximately 350 community members availed themselves of the very successful Open Day as an opportunity to visit and inspect this unique facility.

The purpose of the event was to raise the profile of the centre in the community and to give people an opportunity to inspect the range of facilities offered for those with special needs. Members of Callide Dawson Special Needs Support Group

Inc. and Banana Shire Council (BSC) staff and volunteers decorated a colourful venue around the Centre. Conducted tours and specially designed activities kept the visitors engaged, as about 20 local organisations took the opportunity to set up static displays and activity centres such as bubble blowing, rock painting, colouring, drawing, sand play and a treasure hunt. Sarah Larsen led a story session with her illustrated children’s book The Rainbow Elephant and offered a drawing activity.

Outdoor entertainment was provided by the Men’s Shed train and Bill’s Amusements with a jumping castle and pirate swing. A wheelchair basketball goal throwing event added to the fun. Tea and coffee were provided and the scouts sold cold drinks, while Rotary cooked up a sausage sizzle. The Royal Thai Kitchen added to the variety and the festive atmosphere.

CRC Open Day visitors enjoyed the challenge of scoring baskets from a wheelchair

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The staff and volunteers at the CRC are particularly grateful to the Turkey Tussle crew, who very generously donated profits from their recent fishing competition.

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The donation will be used to fund the installation of chatboards in our parks to facilitate conversations, particularly for members of the community who experience communication difficulties.

Chatboards provide words, pictures, signs and/or braille to assist people to request, share, comment and protest. Local support for projects such as this is very heart-warming. The CRC is maintained by a combination of funding sources.

Although some of the wages, upkeep of the building and utilities are funded

by BSC and the main programs operate on grants from the Specialist Disability Support in Schools Program; special equipment and some programs are sponsored by donation, and community support such as this is critical.

Plans have been drawn up for a major extension to the building and we are hopeful that this will become a reality in 2020. The principals from Thomson Adsett, the architects, displayed the plan and some historic photos taken while the existing building was under construction.

Banana Shire residents are the beneficiaries of the services provided by the CRC, and the hours of help, donations and moral support offered in the staging of this event are sincerely appreciated by those who use the facility.

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Clean Green Waste a valuable resource KEEPING GREEN WASTE PILES AT OUR WASTE FACILITIES FREE OF RUBBISH MEANS COUNCIL CAN PRODUCE A VALUABLE AND USABLE MULCH PRODUCT AFTER GRINDING. Clean green waste includes the following acceptable items: ■ Prunings from shrubs and trees ■ Grass clippings ■ Weeds (no declared noxious weeds) ■ Leaves and loose bark These materials make excellent mulch, which you can collect for free and use for landscaping.

Small quantities of raw, unpainted clean timber can be added to the mix, however MUST NOT contain laminate, asbestos, screws and nails. If in doubt whether it can be mulched, use the general waste bulk bin for disposal instead.

October Citizenship Ceremony

Do not place these items in green waste piles: ■ Kitchen waste, including fruit and vegetable scraps ■ Animal droppings ■ Furniture ■ Construction and demolition materials including particle board ■ Recyclable materials ■ General waste ■ Asbestos These materials contaminate the green waste and make it unusable for mulching, causing significant cost to Council (ratepayers) to clean up. Be sure to sort your load before you leave home to make clean separation at the waste facility easy.

Please place the correct waste types in signposted areas or bins and keep our facilities tidy.

Banana Shire Road Assets Road sign example

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ouncil maintains 3929kms (approximately) of public roads, consisting of 1159kms of Sealed Roads and 2770kms of Unsealed Roads.

As a part of Council’s road revaluation process, all road names are being checked for correct spelling and location accuracy. There have been road name and location anomalies identified and they are currently being corrected. In addition, there are roads/lanes that have been identified as not having been correctly named (or not named at all) via Council’s public consultation and approval process.

For these roads/lanes, this public consultation and approval process will be undertaken in the future at the completion of the roads review process.

All road name corrections/additions have

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BANANA SHIRE COUNCIL HAS RECENTLY COMPLETED A FINANCIAL REVALUATION OF ITS ROAD ASSETS.

a flow-on impact to property addresses (rural addresses in particular), which will also be corrected, and all owners will be notified by written correspondence of any address corrections that have been applied.

The Australian Standard for road names stipulates that the use of proper English punctuation does not apply for a road sign: in that there are not to be any “hyphens” or “apostrophes” used in the names.

As a part of the address correction process, Council also notifies the State Government, Australia Post, Ergon and the Flynn Division Federal Electoral Office.

Some current examples of incorrectly punctuated road signs are – DINGLEYDELL RD, DUKE’S PLAIN RD.

Note: the Queensland Electoral Commission requires the property owner to notify them of any address changes.

A copy of the letter Council sends to the affected property owner can be used for this purpose, and also, if required, provided to all other entities that have to be notified by the property owner (eg.

Telstra etc).

This does not mean there will be a blanket changeover of all road signs to fix any with punctuation, but as time passes and signs need to be replaced for whatever reason, the unpunctuated name will be on the replacement sign.

If any Shire residents have any Road Name or Address questions, queries or concerns, please contact Peter Lefel, the Principal GIS Coordinator.

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EXHIBITIONS

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REGIONAL ART GALLERY Like us on Facebook Banana Shire Regional Art Gallery Follow us on Instagram bananashireregionalartgallery

VISIT THE GALLERY | FREE ENTRY 62 Valentine Plains Road, Biloela Open weekdays 9:30am – 4pm

CONTACT THE GALLERY Shanna Muston | Arts and Cultural Advisor P: 4992 9500 | E: enquiries@banana.qld.gov.au www.banana.qld.gov.au

Catherine Hunter Colour Restore Tests 1-8: Test 8 (detail) 2016, Knitted cotton string with deconstructed parcel twine, cat fur, USB cable, plastic aquarium coral, marine rope, sushi fish (soy sauce packaging), faux crystal, cable ties, needle sheaths, garlic bag, mother of pearl, rayon tassel, plastic plant parts.

Photo: Michelle Bowden, Visuall Photography.

USE | Jewellers and Metalsmiths Group of Queensland | Main Gallery 2 Dec 19–24 Jan 20

USE is a touring exhibition of contemporary jewellery and small objects, exploring the impact of ‘tools’ in artisan practice, developed by the Jewellers and Metalsmiths Group of Queensland.

Artists: Helen Bird, Jac Dyson, Lois Hayes, Catherine Hunter, Alicia Lane, Catherine Large, Samuel Lintern, Andy Lowrie, Nellie Peoples, Clare Poppi, Kierra-Jay Power, Paola Raggo, Elizabeth Shaw, Katie Stormonth, Rebecca Ward, Helen Wyatt and Xiaohui Yang.

USE is a touring exhibition in partnership between Jewellers and Metalsmiths Group of Australia (Queensland Chapter) Inc. and Museums & Galleries Queensland. This project is supported by the Visions regional touring program, an Australian Government program aiming to improve access to cultural material for all Australians; the Queensland Government through Arts Queensland; the Australian Government through the Australia Council, its arts funding and advisory body; Liveworm Studio; and the Queensland College of Art, Griffith University.

ONCE UPON A FOREST – The Eloquence of Trees | Veronika Zeil | Main Gallery & Palm Tree Room 3 Feb–13 March 20 In this new solo exhibition Veronika Zeil explores how trees communicate with each other and form social networks. The works represent intersections between invisible processes in nature and quantitative measurements in science.

PROGRAMS & EVENTS WEEKEND OPENING HOURS

Saturday 14 December 10am – 12 midday

USE | GALLERY GATHERING: MEET THE CURATOR, MEET AN ARTIST Friday 17 January 5:30pm

USE | DRAWING MACHINES WORKSHOP FOR KIDS WITH HELEN BIRD Saturday 18 January 9am – 12 midday ($10/person, bookings essential)

WEEKEND OPENING HOURS

REGIONAL ARTS DEVELOPMENT FUND The Regional Arts Development Fund (RADF) is a partnership between the Queensland Government and Banana Shire Council to support local arts and culture in regional Queensland. Each year funding is pooled together and made available towards community projects initiated by Banana Shire Council and for the community to access through a grants program.

Saturday 18 January 10am – 12 midday

RADF applicant Owen Anderson – furniture making

COMMUNITY PROJECT GRANTS FUNDING CATEGORIES: 1 Events & Festivals 3 Skills Development 2 Performances & Productions 4 Creative Generation GRANT AMOUNT: Up to $3000 APPLICATION DUE DATES: 10 February | 15 June 2020 Contact our Arts and Cultural Advisor for more information or assistance Online www.banana.qld.gov.au/regional-arts-development-fund Phone 4992 9500 Email enquiries@banana.qld.gov.au The Regional Arts Development Fund (RADF) is a partnership between the Queensland Government and Banana Shire Council to support local arts and culture in regional Queensland.

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INDIVIDUAL PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT GRANTS GRANT OBJECTIVE: To nurture the creative and talented individuals in the Banana Shire and encourage growth in their practice.

GRANT AMOUNT: $500 or $1000 APPLICATION DUE DATES: 20 January | 10 February 16 March | 20 April 18 May | 15 June

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Carols by Candlelight @ Qld Heritage Park, Biloela

Dementia Support Group Meeting

Taroom Christmas Street Party

Biloela Markets

P: Judy 0439 549 241

Contact: Taroom District Development Association

P: Susan 0407 336 700

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USE Gallery Gathering, Banana Shire Regional Art Gallery

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USE Drawing Workshop for Kids

Dementia Support Group Meeting

P: Shanna 4992 9500

P: Shanna 4992 9500

P: Judy 0439 549 241

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Thangool Races

Australia Day Celebrations, Theodore

P: Edwina 4995 8190

FEB 2020

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Sounds Minds, Taroom

Thangool Races

Dementia Support Group Meeting

P: 1300 012 710

P: Edwina 4995 8190

P: Judy 0439 549 241

COUNCIL RATE NOTICES UPDATE YOUR MAILING ADDRESS

Council Rate Notices for the period January to June 2020 will be issued 11 February 2020 with a due date of 16 April 2020 Please contact Councilâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Rate Section on 07 4992 9500 if you have not received your notice

DECEMBER 2019

If you have changed your mailing address please notify Council in writing of your new address, so your details can be updated. Residents who have changed their mailing address and have failed to notify Council run the risk of not receiving their rates notice and possibly missing out on any discount offered. All changes MUST be received in writing and MUST be signed by at least one owner. Address changes cannot be accepted over the telephone.

www.banana.qld.gov.au

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