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www.wdrc.qld.gov.au Western Downs at centre of global sorghum research
Queensland Premier Campbell Newman last month launched a global sorghum research program at Pirrinuan on the Western Downs aimed at improving sorghum productivity under drought conditions. Scientists from the Queensland Alliance for Agriculture and Food Innovation (QAAFI) will work with the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry (DAFF) to address problems common to sorghum growers in many of the world’s low-rainfall regions. Underpinning the research program is a $4 million grant from the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation. The research program will involve local growers, making land available for trial plots and working closely with the research teams. Queensland Premier Campbell Newman, with Western Downs Regional Council Mayor Ray Brown, during his visit to Pirrinuan. News in brief ANZAC DAY SERVICES On Thursday 25 April the Western Downs will be
commemorating Anzac Day with the following services: location
Bell Bunya Mts Chinchilla Dalby Dulacca Jandowae Kaimkillenbun Meandarra Miles Tara Wandoan Warra
Venue
Service
Start
ANZAC Memorial Park Dandabah Picnic Ground Cenotaph Fuller Place Cenotaph Fuller Place ANZAC Park, Patrick St ANZAC Park, Patrick St Pioneer Memorial Hall Jandowae Memorial Hall Jandowae Memorial Hall Cumkillenbar Park Meandarra ANZAC Memorial Museum, Godfrey S ANZAC Park ANZAC Park Cenotaph Tara Memorial Hall Cenotaph Tara Memorial Hall ANZAC Memorial Wall Wandoan Cultural Centre Warra Memorial Hall
Dawn Service Commemoration Service Dawn Service Commemoration Service Dawn Service Commemoration Service Commemoration Service Dawn Service Commemoration Service Commemoration Service Commemoration Service
6:00am 8:00am 6:00am 11.00am 4:28am 9:45am 8:45am 6:00am 11:45am 8:30am 11:00am
Dawn Service Commemoration Service Dawn Service Commemoration Service Dawn Service Commemoration Service Commemoration Service
5:45am 11:00am 5:30am 10:40am 5:30am 11:am 9:00am
For more information, visit www.wdrc.qld.gov.au or telephone 1300 COUNCIL (1300 268 624).
2013 national youth week events
WDRC is proudly supporting the 2013 National Youth Week celebrations from 9 to 14 April by hosting a variety of fun activities and entertainment around the region for youth aged between 12 and 25 years. when
location/ Contact
Tuesday 9 April 3pm - 8.30pm
Jandowae Showgrounds
Wednesday 10 April 3pm - 8.30pm
Wandoan Showgrounds
Thursday 11 April 3pm - 8.30pm
Miles Centenary Oval
Friday 12 April 3pm - 8.30pm
Tara Showgrounds
Saturday 13 April 2pm - 8.30pm
Chinchilla Bulldog Park
Sunday 14 April 2pm - 8.30pm
Dalby Thomas Jack Park
Fiona Henderson 0447 712 332
Megan Jelicich 0437 441 634
Megan Jelicich 0437 441 634
Sarah Kelly 0400 377 882
Jessica Wilson 0407 992 785
Fiona Henderson 0447 712 332
activities • Laser Skirmish • Open Air Cinema • Rock Climbing Wall
• Jumping Castle • Face Painting • BBQ and Drinks
• Laser Skirmish • Open Air Cinema • Rock Climbing Wall
• Jumping Castle • Face Painting • BBQ and Drinks
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Laser Skirmish Open Air Cinema Rock Climbing Wall Jumping Castle
• Face Painting
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Laser Skirmish Open Air Cinema Rock Climbing Wall Jumping Castle
• Face Painting • Careflight Helicopter • BBQ and Drinks
• Careflight Helicopter • BBQ and Drinks
• Laser Skirmish • Open Air Cinema • Jumping Castle
• Face Painting • Car Simulator • BBQ and Drinks
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• Face Painting • Car Simulator • BBQ and Drinks
Laser Skirmish Open Air Cinema Rock Climbing Wall Jumping Castle
For more information, visit www.wdrc.qld.gov.au or telephone 1300 COUNCIL (1300 268 624)
works projects april Chinchilla District:
Banana Bridge Rd – Resheet and seal, finish May Chinchilla Tara Rd/Vanrenan Rd Intersection – Intersection upgrade, finish May Chinchilla Town Sts – Flood damage emergency and restoration works, finish April Gospers Rd – Form and gravel, finish April Zeller Street, Chinchilla Tara Road, Gaske Lane Intersection – Intersection upgrade, finish May
Dalby District:
Ayrton St – Road reconstruction, finish June Edward St – Road reconstruction, finish June Jimbour St – Road reconstruction, finish May Moreton St – Road reconstruction, finish April Wood St – Road reconstruction, finish June
Miles District:
Leichhardt Hwy 116/26B/35 – Upgrade: widen and seal, finish June Power Station Rd – Upgrade: gravel and seal, finish June
Various Rds Local Rds Network – Flood emergent works (Mar 2013 event), finish May Various Rds TMR – Flood restoration works (Nov 2011 event), finish June 2014
Tara District:
Kinkabilla Rd – Resheet and seal, finish April Males Drv – Resheet and seal, finish April Steinhorts Rd – Intersection upgrade (seal), finish April Surat Developmental Rd – Rehabilitation and overlay (seal), finish April
Wandoan District:
Various Rds Local Rds Network – Flood emergent works (Mar 2013 event), finish May Various Rds TMR Network – Flood restoration works (Nov 2011 event), finish June
During all works traffic and pedestrian signs will be erected for public safety and residents are requested to follow the signed instructions at all times. Council regrets any inconvenience caused. Your patience is appreciated.
Newsletter Out Now Community Update, WDRC’s quarterly newsletter, will be delivered to households throughout the region from Monday, 15 April keeping residents up-to-date with the latest news about events and projects. Look out for your copy. If you haven’t received one by 15 April, give us a call on 1300 COUNCIL (1300 268 624) to receive a free copy. Safe Chemical Disposal Farmers, businesses and residents with unwanted agricultural and veterinary chemicals can take part in this year’s ChemClear collection by registering with them before 19 April. To register, call 1800 008 182 or log on to www.chemclear. com.au. For all local enquiries call ChemClear Regional Consultant Colin Hoey on 0428 964 576. Regional Art Funding Applications for the next round of Regional Arts Development Funding (RADF) beginning in July will close on 7 May. The RADF is a joint Queensland Government and WDRC partnership to support local
arts and culture. Further information about the RADF and the application process is available from all Customer Service Centres or visit www.arts.qld.gov.au Rate Notices Due Rate notices for the period January to June 2013 are due for payment on or before Wednesday, 22 May. The normal 30 day payment discount period has been extended to 60 days. A leaflet containing details of rate relief arrangements available as a result of the recent flooding, has been included with rate notice. Residents who pay their account in full on or before the due date will receive a 10 per cent discount. Council Meetings The next Ordinary Meetings of Council will be held at the Wandoan Customer Service Centre at 9.30am on Wednesday, 17 April and at the Dalby Customer Service Centre at 9.30am on Wednesday, 1 May. Councillor Connect Connect to Your Councillors today – visit www.wdrc.qld.gov.au/council/councillors for portfolio and contact details.
councillor spotlight Easter has come and gone very quickly and there were many events and activities to do across our region. I can’t believe I still hear people say “there is nothing to do”. Most weekends I have to decide which event or activity I will attend. If you find yourself bored just slip down to your local library as they have many things on the go and they don’t just involve reading a book. Libraries have changed because our world has changed and their vision statement ‘Imagine – Connect – Experience’ sums up what our libraries are all about. Youth Week is also coming up fast and this year it is being held during the Easter school holidays so all young people can attend. Keep an eye out for what is on in your area. This year we have also welcomed many new citizens to our area with monthly Citizenship Ceremonies. The Western Downs region is very proud to open its arms and welcome you and your families as part of our community. Chinchilla has just had its very popular ‘One Long Table’ event to showcase new
multicultural residents while both Tara and Dalby will have their multicultural festivals later in the year. The latest round of the Regional Arts Development Fund (RADF) had many good quality applications which continue to show that we have many very creative and talented residents. Don’t forget to put your workshops and events on the Council event calendar. Have you received your emergency pack? Many residents have again had to deal with floodwaters. To help residents prepare for all natural disasters, council has mailed out an emergency pack consisting of a waterproof document wallet, information sheets, and a fridge magnet with relevant contact numbers. Finally, I would like to remind all members of local community groups and organisations to find out about Council’s new community grants program. If you would like to learn more about the community grants process and the ‘ins and outs’ of Council’s new
Western Downs Regional Council PO Box 551, DALBY, QLD 4405 info@wdrc.qld.gov.au
This month Western Downs Regional Council will be celebrating National Youth Week by hosting a number of events throughout the region to provide fun activities for young people. I encourage young people to gather their friends and go along to events in their town and enjoy a great day out. You will be spoilt for choice as there are many activities to get involved in and plenty of entertainment happening over the week. Once again the region’s recent flood event and its impact on our community captured the attention of the State Government and so too has Council’s push for a Category C declaration. Let’s hope some good news is round the corner for our worst affected residents and businesses. A highlight over the past month was a visit to the region by Premier Campbell Newman, Deputy Premier Jeff Seeney and several ministers. Dalby’s standing as one of the leading saleyards in Queensland was realised when Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestries The Hon. Dr John McVeigh turned the first sod on the $12.6 million redevelopment of the Dalby Saleyards complex. Meanwhile, the Premier and Minister McVeigh have reaffirmed the State Government’s commitment to the state’s grain industry, officially launching a new sorghum research program set to commence in the region. In more good news, the Deputy Premier has reviewed the Council’s long-awaited Western Downs Regional Planning Scheme. Following advice of the State Government, Council’s Planning Section is busy making the required changes to the regional plan before it can be made available for public feedback. I was very proud recently to attend the Emergency Medal Award presentations to Western Downs residents. These awards acknowledge the contribution some of our finest volunteers have made to assist our communities during flood and fire emergencies. On behalf of Council I sincerely congratulate our residents on their medals and commend them on their service to the community. Finally, I must say a big thank you to those people who attended the Mayoral Prayer Breakfast held in Chinchilla recently, as your support helped raise vital funds to support the local school chaplaincy services.
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guidelines in offering grants for community events, projects and services please don’t hesitate to contact me or your local Customer Service Centre.
Spokesperson for Cultural Development and Community Services Cr Carolyn Tillman 0401 662 352
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Hamlyn Street, Wandoan............................................RTC Existing MCU Multiple Dwelling 8 Wheildon Way, Chinchilla..............................................................MCU Multiple Dwelling 25 New Street, Dalby............................................................................................... OW - Civil 6 Wheildon Way, Chinchilla..............................................................MCU Multiple Dwelling 21 Colamba Street, Chinchilla.......................................................................OW - Sewerage 66 Marian Street, Miles....................................................................MCU Multiple Dwelling Banjo Patterson Place, Dalby..................................................................................MCU Shed Zupp Road, Wandoan..................................................RTC Existing MCU Multiple Dwelling Murilla Street, Miles.......................................................................................OW - Sewerage 1 Marian Street, Miles.......................................................RTC Existing Multiple Occupancy Old Cameby Road, Miles.......................................................................... MCU Industrial Use 192 Windeyer Road, Wandoan................................................................................ OW - Civil Blaxland Road, Dalby.............................................. RTC Existing OW - Sewerage and Other 5910 Zillmans Road, Roche Creek....................................... RTC Existing Extractive Industry 92 Blaxland Road, Dalby................................................................................RTC Existing OW Blaxland Road, Dalby.................................................................................... RTC Existing ROL 8046 Jackson Wandoan Road, Wandoan........................................................... OWs - Other McNulty Street, Miles.............................................................................................. OW - Civil Wilds Road, Dalby...................................................................................................OW - Other 69 Old Cameby Road, Miles...... MCU Vehicle Body Repair Workshop and Storage Facility 60A King Street, Chinchilla...............................................................MCU Multiple Dwelling 255 Chinchilla Tara Road, Chinchilla............................................................ OW - Earthworks 255 Chinchilla Tara Road, Chinchilla............................................................ OW - Earthworks
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Hookswood - Pelham Road, Miles........................................................................... OW - Civil 27 Marian Street, Miles.................................................................. MCU Multiple Dwellings McNulty Street, Miles.............................................. MCU OW Telecommunications Facility 304 Burnt Bridge Road, Chinchilla........................................................ MCU Storage Facility 15 Hurse Street, Chinchilla................................................................MCU Multiple Dwelling Racecourse Road, Miles....................................................................MCU Multiple Dwelling Racecourse Road, Miles....................................................................MCU Multiple Dwelling 5 Wambo Street, Condamine..........................................................Operational Works - Civil Racecourse Road, Miles.................................................................. MCU Multiple Dwellings Racecourse Road, Miles.................................................................. MCU Multiple Dwellings Racecourse Road, Miles.................................................................. MCU Multiple Dwellings Racecourse Road, Miles.................................................................. MCU Multiple Dwellings Racecourse Road, Miles.................................................................. MCU Multiple Dwellings Racecourse Road, Miles.................................................................. MCU Multiple Dwellings Racecourse Road, Miles.................................................................. MCU Multiple Dwellings Racecourse Road, Miles.................................................................. MCU Multiple Dwellings Mackie Street, Chinchilla............................................RTC Existing MCU Multiple Dwelling 105 Windmill Road, Chinchilla....................................RTC Existing MCU Multiple Dwelling Commodity Court, Dalby......................................................MCU Educational Establishment 102 Mackie Street, Chinchilla.............................................................................................ROL Bundi Road, Bundi................................................................................................................ROL 102 Mackie Street, Chinchilla......................................................Multiple Dwelling and ROL Warrego Highway, Dulacca...............................................................MCU Extractive Industry 59 Edith Street, Miles........................................................................MCU Multiple Dwelling 126 Warrego Highway, Chinchilla..................................RTC Existing MCU Office Premises
MCU = Material Change of Use ROL = Reconfigure a Lot OW = Operational Works RTC = Request to Change