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distributed almost $500,000 to 70 small to medium businesses across Isaac. More than 25 payments totalling nearly $100,000 have been approved from the Special Emergency Community Grants. These initiatives make up Council’s Road to COVID-19 Recovery Stimulus Packages program. Close to $150,000 has also been injected into the community economy, by waiving rents on all not-for-profit community leases, partially waiving development fees for 12 months and the development of the Shop Isaac program. Mayor Baker said in addition to helping businesses remain on their feet, a push to build stronger community and business connection had been launched through Shop Isaac. “This promotion is really taking off and redirecting spend into the region. More than 100 businesses across retail, hospitality, automotive and tourism are currently registered,” she said. “Moranbah Discount Tyres & Mechanical, Stanmore Coal and Anglo American are major supporters, each purchasing 500 or more cards which are loaded with cash for spending at Isaac businesses, and we look forward to more industry partners coming on board. Council has also issued 430 cards to staff.
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Small to medium businesses and community groups have been given a local cash injection of nearly $750,000 to help get back on their feet in the face of COVID-19. Isaac Regional Council’s local economic response has helped 70 small to medium businesses and 25 community groups that have genuinely demonstrated hardship. Mayor Anne Baker said Council is committed to supporting its local communities during the pandemic and the ongoing economic instability. “We’re a diverse and fiercely independent region that has risen to this once-in-a-lifetime social and economic challenge,” she said. “Through these incredibly tough times, your hard work in the Isaac region has been vital in maintaining both the Queensland and Australian economies. “Some of our own small businesses, families and individuals have faced hardship and we will continue to support our communities as and when needed. “Our Council officers have been providing oneon-one business and community group health checks as we continue to support our mumand-dad enterprises through these difficult times.” The Isaac Community Chest Fund – made possible through Anglo American BHP, Civeo and Aquila Resources/South32 – has already
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CLOSE TO $750,000 INJECTED INTO ISAAC REGION’S LOCAL COMMUNITIES CONTINUED “The program will be promoted strongly in Small Business Month activities throughout October.” Mayor Baker said in addition to supporting business members facing hardship and not-forprofit organisations, Council has now completed its Pandemic and Tactical Response Framework which has been in motion since March. “A total of 56 have been fully implemented through the Community Support and Wellbeing Package, Business Support and Stimulus Package and the Business and Community Support Compliance Response Package,” she said. “We have addressed and managed our own business continuity, our disaster management structure, identifying the community support and our business community support.” Mayor Baker said Council had extended rate
concessions to Not-for-Profit organisations under the existing policy to provide 100 per cent relief on all charges effective 1 July 2019 to 30 June 2020. “We have continued to freeze on charging rents for community leases to not-for-profit community groups under stress for the 2020-21 financial year,” she said. Mayor Baker said Council is well advanced in developing its Strategic COVID Recovery Plan which is scheduled for adoption in late October. “This plan will lead on from the earlier Tactical COVID Response Framework and will focus on the recovery themes of community resilience, economic and business resilience, ongoing disaster recovery and ongoing Council sustainability to support this work long into the future,” Mayor Baker said.
ENERGY OF ISAAC’S YOUTH TO POWER UP LOCAL PROGRAM The power of generating ideas and creating the Youth Week program is now in the hands of Isaac’s young people aged 12 to 25. An expression of interest has been released by Isaac Regional Council to encourage youth to collaborate, be empowered and share their skills and talent. Mayor Anne Baker said Council strongly and genuinely believes in the creative power of Isaac’s local youth. “Youth Week is an event for our youth and who better to help shape the creative activities and events for the region?” Mayor Baker said. “We are calling young crafters, creators, tinkers and big thinkers who would be interested in helping us build a Youth Week program for 2021. “Those interested will have the chance to
build their resume and expand their skill sets by providing art works for gallery displays, performing at events or running art/creative/ manual skills workshops for other young people. “Or have the chance to learn how you can turn your creative passion into a sustainable business career plus assist with event planning and logistics. “Your work will be recognised with a letter outlining your participation efforts for you to keep and add to your resume.” Isaac’s very own version of Queensland Youth Week – a free initiative - is being launched in April next year. Expressions of interest, which end on 20 November, are being encouraged through Council’s new online engagement platform at speakup.isaac.qld.gov.au or call 1300 ISAACS.
ISAAC INTRODUCES MY COMMUNITY DIRECTORY Isaac Regional Council has partnered with My Community Directory and Diary, an Australiawide online searchable directory to help locals find hobbies, volunteer opportunities, health information and community events. Mayor Baker said the initiative will help Isaac residents better connect by finding up to date data on businesses, services and events in their local communities. “There are hundreds of local community groups and services on the website, which receives thousands of hits each month,” Mayor Baker said. Mayor Baker encouraged local community groups to list their details with the directory to take advantage of all the platform has to offer. “If you’re a local service, non-profit organisation or a community group, I encourage you to sign up to reach more Isaac residents, find volunteers and promote upcoming events and activities.” “The service is free and provides another avenue to market our many wonderful services,
community groups and events we host across our region,” Mayor Baker said. As part of Council’s partnership launch, Council hosted a free My Directory and Diary informational event in Clermont on Thursday 15 October. Clermont residents are encouraged to keep up to date with information and upcoming events about this service at www.mycommunitydirectory. com.au/queensland/isaac or call Council’s 24/7 Customer Service Centre on 1300 ISAACS (1300 472 227).
NOMINATIONS OPEN FOR THE 2020 ISAAC REGION AUSTRALIA DAY AWARDS Nominations for those who truly embody Isaac’s mantra of pure people power are now open for the 2021 Isaac Region Australia Day Awards. Residents are encouraged to nominate their community champion, the quiet go-getter or perhaps the humble hero by Sunday, 30 November 2020. Isaac Regional Council Mayor Anne Baker said the annual awards are an opportunity to acknowledge and say thanks to some of the region’s most noteworthy residents. “We are region rich in resources, but we are also blessed with the greatest resource of all - our people,” Mayor Baker said. “The COVID-19 pandemic has taught us that even though we have to stay apart at times, human connection in communities is ever so important. “We continue to show that our pure people power is helping our communities to thrive as we continue to help energise the world. In Isaac, we’re used to meeting new people and no-one stays a stranger for long. “We enjoy sharing our enthusiasm and pride of our region with each other and this is the chance to celebrate that person we all think highly of.” Mayor Baker said the awards are a chance to honour those individuals, groups and organisations who have made a significant contribution to our social, civic, sporting and cultural life locally, nationally and internationally.
“Nominees can be from all walks of life from youth, to community groups, to senior citizens,” she said. “We want to shine a light on the outstanding achievements of everyday people who make us proud to be Australian.” Nominations for the 2021 Isaac Australia Day Awards are now open until Sunday, 30 November, 2020. Regional Awards: o
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To nominate a deserving local, go to speakup.isaac.qld. gov.au or visit any Council office for a nomination form. The 2021 Isaac Region Australia Day Award winners will be announced at local celebrations on Tuesday, 26 January 2021.
CLERMONT CHIP N CHECK EVENT A PAW-FECT SUCCESS Council’s first Chip N Check Pop-up FREE Microchip Clinic in Clermont, held on Sunday 11 October, was a paw-fect success. đ&#x;?śđ&#x;?ž A big thank you to Dr Tess Salmond for coming along and microchipping our furry friends for the day. đ&#x;?Šđ&#x;ŚŽđ&#x;?•â€?đ&#x;Śş A round of a-paws to our responsible dog owners who registered and microchipped their big and small four-
legged companions. A big thank you to Clermont Veterinary Surgery and Moranbah Veterinary Clinic for being part of Council’s Paws-itive Blueprint initiative. For more information about the pop-up clinics, please visit www.speakup.isaac.qld.gov.au or call 1300 ISAACS (1300 472 227).
FREE MICROCHIP POP UP CLINICS TO SPARK PAWS-ITIVE PUP POWER The Chip N Check program, powered by Isaac Regional Council’s Paws-itive Blueprint for Responsible Dog Ownership, is a great opportunity for pet owners to save money on something that is compulsory by law. All dogs from 12 weeks of age are required to be microchipped and Council is offering this great service to residents for free in proud partnership with Clermont Veterinary Surgery and Moranbah Veterinary Clinic. Isaac Regional Council Mayor Anne Baker said Council’s number one priority is to reunite owners with their four-legged family member and a microchip is the best chance a lost pet has at going home. “For the first time in Isaac’s history, we are genuinely proud and excited to work our local Isaac vets to deliver this free and crucial service,� Mayor Baker said. “How many times do we see lost and wandering dogs? It’s too many and it’s our job as a community to encourage responsible dog ownership and microchipping is amongst it. “A microchip is permanent identification and for the first time free of charge, it’s peace of mind for Isaac’s dog owners.� Cr Simon West, who chairs the Domestic Dog Advisory Committee, said a microchip – the size of a grain of rice – is implanted near the dog’s shoulders. “A microchip is not a tracking device - it stores a dog’s unique identification number, which is linked to a database registry which includes important information such as the breed and the owner’s contact details.
The information is only activated using a scanner used by a Council compliance officer or a vet,� he said. “We strongly encourage you to bring your dog to get microchipped at our on-the-spot clinics. “Those who register through Council’s new engagement platform Speak Up will receive a free leash and waste dispenser for you and your pooch’s next walk together. “If your dog is currently unregistered, you will also receive free registration until 30 June 2021 during your pop-up visit.� If your dog is feeling unwell, please call your local vet directly. This is only a microchip check clinic for dogs. Clermont hosted the first pop up clinic on 11 October. Next on the list is Dysart and Middlemount in November, Moranbah in December and Nebo in January. Head online to www.speakup.isaac.qld.gov.au click on the Chip N Check icon for more information and to book a spot.
PUBLIC NOTICES 2020-21 FLYING FOX SEASON UPDATE #1, ISAAC REGION - 7 OCTOBER Isaac Regional Council advises it is monitoring several flying fox roost locations across the Isaac region.
We have adopted a Statement of Management Intent to guide its management of flying foxes in the Isaac region.
Flying foxes migrate into the Isaac region townships between September and April each year which is a part of a greater yearly migration across the Australian eastern coast.
Since its adoption, Council has saved ratepayers over $200,000 per annum in costs associated with management of flying fox roosts.
Flying foxes are protected wildlife in Queensland under the Nature Conservation Act 1992, with some species classified as endangered. It’s important to note that Australian flying foxes DO NOT carry COVID-19 following several enquiries made to Council this season. Residents are reminded that it is against the law to harm or disturb a flying fox roost, and unplanned and unauthorised actions can impact on you, your neighbours and your community. If your property has been a popular roosting site for flying foxes in the past, and they haven’t yet arrived in 2020, we recommend taking proactive vegetation management activities to deter flying foxes from roosting in your backyard. The best way to do this is to trim or remove potential camp trees prior to arrival of the flying foxes, commonly mature Mango, Fig, or Poinciana species. Little red flying foxes can also camp in eucalypts, palm and other trees. Flying fox roost management needs to be undertaken in accordance with the Queensland Government’s Department of Environment and Science (DES) guidelines and codes of practice. Information is available on the below link: https://bit.ly/374liXs
Dispersal activities have no guarantee of success, and potentially spread roosts over a larger area or shift roosts from public lands into private backyards. CLERMONT Little Red flying foxes have roosted at Centenary Park on 21 September 2020. Current numbers are estimated at around 1500 animals, with fluctuations in numbers experienced over the previous week. The Centenary Park roost is protected as it is used by the Little Red flying foxes for breeding and the rearing of their young. This brings additional considerations and responsibilities for management of the roost. Initial approved vegetation trimming recently occurred within Centenary Park to improve park amenity and to manage risks of falling tree limbs associated with highdensity roost. Further works are scheduled in coming weeks to undertake additional vegetation management activities within Queensland Government’s DES guidelines. Council’s vegetation management activities of roost trees are capped at 10 per cent of the canopy, per annum, in accordance with the DES Code of Practice for low impact activities affecting flying-fox roosts.
BIN COLLECTION INFORMATION STICKERS LIFT THE LID ON WASTE Isaac Regional Council would like to encourage residents across the Isaac region to Lift the Lid on Waste and know what items can go in red or yellow lidded bins to ensure bin collection. Council’s Waste Management Services is introducing Bin Information stickers which will help the Waste Collection Truck drivers notify residents if there was an issue with emptying their bin. To ensure bins are emptied on the dedicated day in your street, residents are asked to ensure their bin: •
isn’t too heavy (contents under 75kg)
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isn’t overfilled (lid must be closed)
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doesn’t contain non-recyclable waste
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is an authorised Council bin (contact Council for info)
If the Waste Collection Truck is unable to empty a bin for any of the above reasons, residents will receive a Bin Collection Information sticker on the bin with details included from the driver. Residents are encouraged to get in touch with Council to arrange another suitable bin collection time. For more information on Council’s Waste Management Services, including tips on what items go in which bin, and recycling and waste kurbside collection days for your town, visit www.isaac.qld.gov.au/wastemanagement-facilities or call 1300 ISAACS (1300 472 227)
PUBLIC NOTICES COUNCIL CALLS FOR A REAL PLAN FOR THE ISAAC REGION Isaac Regional Council has written to the Queensland Government with questions about funding for regional recovery and has also written to all candidates for its electorates to seek their commitment. This followed last week’s release by Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk and Treasurer Cameron Dick of the MackayWhitsunday Regional Economic Recovery Plan and the Mackay-Whitsunday Regional Recovery Action Plan. In a letter to the Premier and the Treasurer, then Acting Mayor Kelly Vea Vea queried the ability of these projects to help stimulate the economy in Isaac as the plan intends. Mayor Anne Baker this week reinforced these concerns and stated that any party wanting to lead Queensland and benefit from the Isaac contribution to the State’s GDP will need to clearly demonstrate that it has a real plan for the Isaac region and that the plan will actually work to make the economy stronger in recovery and more sustainable for the longer term. “This means that the Government must have a real plan to invest in services and infrastructure that underpin and
support our region’s economic engine – the source of Queensland future wealth and prosperity. “It’s true that while the rest of Queensland locked down earlier in the year during COVID-19 restrictions, our region’s 26 active coal mines continued to operate to generate revenue and employment for the rest of the state and country. “However, that doesn’t mean businesses in our region were not impacted. It’s been extremely important to their recovery that Council had a real plan that genuinely responds to those devastating impacts. “For example, way back in March we established the Community Chest Fund which has already distributed $490,000 to 70 small or medium businesses across the Isaac Region needing financial assistance.” Mayor Baker acknowledged recent campaign commitments by the LNP and issued another call to action and commitment by all candidates. “We have issued our Priority Policy Issues and Priority Projects to all candidates and we invite them to demonstrate their real commitment to our region.”
COVID-19 TESTING CENTRES, DYSART, CLERMONT AND MIDDLEMOUNT Please be advised that Isaac Regional Council is sharing the following information to our community on behalf of Vanguard Health in association with BMA. Council advises residents that COVID-19 testing centres will be available in the following towns on a weekly basis: Location
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Sirius Street, Clermont
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10am to 2pm
MacDonald Street, Dysart
starting from 7 July 2020 to 24 November 2020 Weekly on a Wednesday, starting from 8 July 2020 to 25 November 2020
Eldridge Place, Weekly on a Thursday, Middlemount starting from 9 July 2020 to 26 November 2020
This follows the established centre at Mills Avenue, Moranbah. For more information about COVID-19 testing or to book an appointment please call 1800 980 574. As restrictions ease across Queensland, Council encourages more people to get tested for COVID-19. If you have any COVID-19 symptoms, no matter how mild, you should get tested immediately. Symptoms may include: • Fever
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EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST ARE SOUGHT Residents of Clermont and district are invited to register their interest in the proposed promotion of the sport of sailing within the community, a view to launching a sailing club and an annual Clermont Regatta. Please email your name and mobile number to sail-clermont@tpg.com.au Please include any skills you may have which you feel may assist in such a community venture. Thank you, Sailor Jerry.
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Clermont Mine Closure Project Wall Planning & Environmental Consulting Pty Ltd (WPE) has been appointed to undertake a Social Impact Assessment (SIA) for the Clermont Mine Closure Project. This SIA will focus on the mine closure preparedness phase for the Clermont Closure Management Plan (CCMP). The SIA will address the following key matters:
Community and stakeholder engagement Employment/ workforce planning Housing and accommodation Local business and industry Health and community well-being
The SIA is to describe the potential social impacts (both positive and negative) of the proposed mine closure and
identify relevant and effective impact mitigation and benefit enhancement methods. The SIA for the mine closure should ensure that:
Adverse social impacts arising from the proposed mine closure are avoided or mitigated; and Benefits for local and regional communities are enhanced.
One on one meetings have been conducted with identified stakeholders. During August WPE held two Social Impact Assessment Workshops for the Clermont Mine Closure Project, which included a tour of the mine that has been such a massive part of the Clermont community for a long time. Focus Group meetings are also taking place at present. If you would like more information on this project contact WPE on (07) 4445 5051 or mail@wallplanning.com.au. Clermont Mens Shed The Clermont Men's Shed operates out of an old Clermont Mine Closure Project powerhouse which has had many modifications during its long history. This has resulted in a variety of patchwork concreted flooring that was hazardous whilst working in the shed. The Men’s Shed was successful in securing a grant to resurface a large portion of the shed but not enough to complete the whole area. They were successful in obtaining a Smarty Grant from Clermont Coal Operations to enable them to complete the resurface of the floor to make it more usable and safe for their members.
Belyando Enterprise Network Inc. – Clermont4Doctors video The Clermont4Doctors Clermont 4 Doctors project was established to attract and retain doctors to reside in Clermont. As part of this program a video was produced to market Clermont as a great place for doctors to reside. Belyando Enterprise Network Inc. applied for funding to contribute to the production of the video for the project. Clermont Coal Operations was happy to contribute via a smarty Grant and thoroughly enjoyed being part of the video. A lovely lunch was held at Theresa Creek Dam to launch
the video to all the participants. If you haven’t seen the video yet check it out on the Clermont4Doctors Facebook page. Clermont4Doctors are also looking for community champions to help with this program. Community Investment grants recently awarded
Belyando Enterprise Network Inc. – Are you bogged mate event Belyando Enterprise Network Inc. – Clermont4 Doctors video Clay Target club - annual two day trap carnival Blair Athol Clermont Bowls Club - annual carnival Life Church Central Queensland – Christmas in the Park Clermont Hospital Auxiliary – upgrade of televisions in a ward Hoch & Wilkinson Livestock & Property – Beef expo 2020 ManUp! – Prostrate Cancer educational awareness campaign Clermont Men’s Shed – Contribution to concreting of flooring Clermont Bears Senior Rugby League club – sponsorship for their new season shirts
Applications for funding from the Clermont Coal Operations Community Investment Program is open to all Community Organisations. If you are looking to fund an event or project in 2020 jump online at https://glencore.smartygrants.com.au/2019ClermontOpenCut If you have any community related events that you would like to share in one of our Quarterly newsletter please email information to avril.vanzyl-c@glencore.com.au
PUBLIC NOTICES WATER RESTRICTIONS ADVISORY - LEVEL 2, CLERMONT, EFFECTIVE FROM 14 SEPTEMBER 2020 Isaac Regional Council advises Clermont residents that Level 2 water restrictions came into effect from Monday, 14 September 2020. Projections indicate that the water level will be between 1.25m to 1.5m below the spillway height of Theresa Creek Dam, which supplies the local water treatment plant, on this date. This is the trigger for Level 2 water restrictions. Residents will be notified through Council’s website, Facebook page, next edition of the Clermont Rag and a letterbox drop to reaffirm these restrictions. We encourage residents to share this important message with their families, friends, workmates and neighbours. LEVEL 2 WATER RESTRICTIONS For residential users •
No watering on any day between 9am and 5pm
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Odd numbered premises water on Wednesday, Friday and Sunday
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Even numbered premises water on Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday
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Properties without a street number on Wednesday, Friday and Sunday
Commercial users No watering between 9am and 5pm when connected to the potable reticulation network and using potable water. •
Top up of pools, ponds and spas only – no filling
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No topping up of tanks/dams unless for firefighting purposes.
WATER TANKERS Mobile water tankers, other than tankers directly used for firefighting purposes, must not be filled with water from the water supply system except by way of exemption from Isaac Regional Council. Filling must occur via a metered standpipe only used on designated watering days in the specific time period as per residential use. Applications for an exemption must describe use and volumes required. Exemption approval will be based on social, health, environmental or economic considerations. Standpipes will not be accessible without an exemption from Monday, 14 September 2020. An application for exemption for mobile water tankers in water restrictions is available for download at Council’s website. Visit www.isaac.qld.gov.au/water-restrictions for more information or call Council’s Customer Service Centre available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week on 1300 ISAACS (1300 472 227).
CLERMONT WATER QUALITY RESPONSE PLAN Isaac Regional Council would like to advise the Clermont community of the Clermont Water Quality Response Plan.
Council has committed to providing the community with regular updates on their website and will provide engagement opportunities for feedback.
The Clermont Water Quality Response Plan outlines the upcoming changes and improvements to the Clermont Water Treatment Plant and network.
A printed copy of the current Clermont Water Quality Response Plan should have arrived in your letterbox. If you haven’t received your copy, please call Council on 1300 ISAACS (1300 472 227) To read an online copy or to stay up to date on the progress of the plan, head to Council’s website at www.isaac.qld.gov.au/clermont-water-update
There should be no doubt about the quality of drinking water in any of our communities, and Council is putting strategies in place to prevent further water quality incidents from occurring.
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).
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SCHOOL NEWS ST JOSEPH’S CATHOLIC SCHOOL STUDENTS OF THE WEEK Term 4, Week 3 Prep: Nimrat Dosanjh - The hardworking attitude and focus you have displayed towards your learning this term. You consistently show me that you are giving tasks a go to the best of your ability and you are growing in confidence every single day. Keep up the wonderful work Nimrat! Year 1: Cooper Johnson - The hard work and enthusiasm you have showed towards learning this week. Your positive attitude and eagerness to participate in all classroom discussion has been phenomenal. Keep up the wonderful effort for the rest of the term! Year 2: Paige Streeter - The enthusiasm you have been showing in every task. You have been reading persuasive texts with fluency and expression and you have been writing quickly, neatly and with correct spelling and grammar. Well done, keep it up! Layla Gouge - The enthusiasm you have been showing in every task. You have been reading persuasive texts with fluency and expression and you have been writing quickly, neatly and with correct spelling and grammar. Well done, keep it up! Year 3: Anna Murray - The way that you have been enthusiastically participating during Mathematics, English and religion lessons. It has been great seeing you displaying confidence in all of your classroom learning. You are a star! Year 4: Sophie Witten - the outstanding poems you have been writing as part of our poetry unit this term. Your knowledge of rhyming words and other poetic devices is amazing. Mrs Murray and Mrs Challacombe love reading each and everyone of them. Keep up the fabulous writing Sophie! Year 5: Georgia Bellert - The way you participated and applied yourself to spelling Making Jesus Real - God activities this week. You confidently shared your thoughts and knowledge of graphemes Moments Georgia Bellert, Shylah Peterson and could explain when we double the consonant. It was great to see you have many light bulb moments and deepen your understanding. Well done!
DATE CLAIMERS 2020 OCTOBER
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Clermont Tigers Jnr Soccer AGM
30 Beef Expo NOVEMBER 07 Rose Harris Park Markets 14 Clermont Community Markets 17 Clermont Bears - Wilko’s Road to Recovery fundraider event 17 Clermont Cattle Sale
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Clermont Race Club - Race Day
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Bendemeer Braford and Composite Bull Sale
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Rose Harris Park Markets
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STORYTIME IS BACK! StoryTime has returned to the Clermont Library but with some changes to ensure everyone is COVIDsafe.
NEW BOOKS
Two StoryTime sessions will be held at the Clermont Library on Friday mornings and there is strictly a limit of 12 attendees per session.
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The Road to Ironbark by Kaye Dobbie
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The Orphan of Good Hope by Roxane Dhand
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Bottlebrush Creek by Maya Linnell
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A Forget-Me-Not Summer by Sophie Claire
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Private Moscow by James Patterson & Adam Hamdy
The first session will be held at 9.30am and the second session follows at 10.45am. Sessions will each be 20 minutes long and due to Covid-19 restrictions, there will be no craft. Places will be limited to one session per family, per week. Bookings are essential and can be made by phoning the Clermont Library on 4846 3746. As Clermont Library has a CovidSafe capacity of 15 patrons at a time, other patrons may find the library has reached capacity while StoryTime is in session. If this is the situation, we ask that patrons either wait until StoryTime is over or try to schedule/reschedule their visit to later in the day.
VOTE 1 FOR BOOKS Don’t forget to cast your vote in the Queensland State Elections being held tomorrow. If you don’t want to tune into the election results on the TV, vote to spend the evening with a book.
FREE WI-FI All Isaac Libraries now offer free Wi-Fi to visitors. You can access up to 500MB of data per day via your smartphone, tablet or laptop. It’s great for browsing and downloading some of our fantastic online resources. Just search for the IRC Libraries network in your settings and follow the prompts to register and log-in. It’s available inside and outside the library so you can maintain social distancing.
KEEP KIDS ENTERTAINED WITH KINDERGO! It can sometimes be a challenge to keep young children entertained for more than five minutes but Isaac Libraries has come on board with Kindergo.
Books deliver on their promise of a good read.
Kindergo is an interactive reading App for children aged two to seven years.
E-RESOURCES
Thanks to First5Forever, children can explore interactive islands, read curated picture books, play learning games and build their literacy skills for free until 1 December 2020.
An Isaac Libraries membership allows you to borrow out not just books, DVDs and audiobooks on CD, but also e-books and digital audiobooks. Library membership also gives you access to e-resources, digital magazines, movies and music online. You don’t even need to visit a library to sign-up. You can join online at: www.isaac.qld.gov.au/isaac-libraries
Download the Kindergo App from Google Play or The App Store. Contributed by Laura Crichton, Clermont Library
CLERMONT HISTORICAL CENTRE LOCAL HORSE CARRIES THE KING When it’s the first Tuesday in November, the entire nation is focused on horses. Covid-19 means the Melbourne Cup will be very different this year but racing will always be ‘The Sport of Kings’. Did you know that a horse bred on Grosvenor Downs near Moranbah became a steed for King George V? The magnificent bay horse stood 15½ hands and bore the brand ‘2GD 20’. William Furlong, of Grosvenor Downs, registered the brand ‘2GD’ on September 13,1872. The brand incorporated the initials of Grosvenor Downs and was transferred to A B McDonald on May 26, 1873. McDonald owned the lease of Grosvenor Downs until June 22 1909 and transferred it to J W and W M Allen. The Charger (war horse) was among the thousands of Australian horses sent to India as Remounts for the British Cavalry. This horse attracted the attention of the Prince George - the Prince of Wales and future King of England, during his tour of India in 1905-06 and accompanied the pr ince home. Following the death of his father King Edward VII in 1910, Prince George took over the rein of the British Empire and became His Majesty King George V. His Majesty King George V rode the Charger in the funeral procession of the late King Edward VII in 1910. The Queenslander published a full-page picture of King George V on the horse and when McDonald saw the picture, he was pleasantly surprised to not only identify the horse’s brand but recognised it was a horse he had bred. The future King George V atop the magnificent Charger bred by A.B. McDonald at Grosvenor Downs.
ON THIS DAY….119 YEARS AGO 27 October 27, 1911 Governor MacGregor Came to Town The Clermont and Blair Athol districts welcomed a visit from His Excellency the Governor William MacGregor and Lady MacGregor on October 27, 1911. Shortly after arriving in Clermont, His Excellency and Lady MacGregor travelled to Blair Athol and to inspect the Blair Athol Mine and enjoy light refreshments.
His Excellency the Governor William MacGregor. Photo courtesy of the State Library of Queensland
Dignitaries who accompanied His Excellency and Lady MacGregor on their Blair Athol visit included the Minister for Education and Member for Rockhampton – the Honourable K M Grant, Blair Athol Coal Company directors Messers Macfarlane, Marwedel and Risien, Clermont Mayor Alderman R Griffen and Clermont Town Clerk, Mr Druery. His Excellency said Blair Athol was the best coal mine and best equipped coal mine he had ever seen but noticed there was a lot of good coal being wasted. In reply, Mr Macfarlane said the mine had done some work in regards to establishing an export trade and credited fellow company director, Mr Hetherington for the development and the proficient working of the mine. Mr Hetherington was unable to be present. On their return to Clermont, His Excellency and Lady MacGregor attended a luncheon at the Commercial Hotel before His Excellency visited the Clermont Hospital. The Mother’s Union held an afternoon tea at the kindergarten for Lady MacGregor. His Excellency and Lady Macgregor left Clermont midafternoon to travel to the Capella area.
SPORTS NEWS GOLF NEWS Sunday 25 October Played a stableford sponsored by Isaac Regional Council. Men’s winner: R. Faint Runner up: W. Marr Ladies winner: N. McKay Runner up: L. Gorden Sunday, 1 November is a fittler shield 4BBB. Organise your own partner.
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.
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.
RELIGIOUS NOTICES UNITING CHURCH Worship Services every Sunday 8am in Clermont and 10.15am in Capella 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 LIFE CHURCH Service time: Sundays, 9am Address: 58 Capella Street Office: Monday and Tuesday, 4983 2926 Ps Allan Kelly: 0417 095 918
LIFE CHURCH CONTINUED... 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 MASSES FOR ST MARY’S PARISH Sunday, 1 November – 8am Sunday, 8 November - 8am Sunday, 15 November - 8am Sunday, 22 November – 6am Saint Mary’s Church is closed for private worship ANGLICAN CHURCH SERVICES ALL SAINTS’ CLERMONT Service Time Sunday November, 15 Holy Communion 4pm All other Sundays, Morning Prayer at 9am Contact: Bob Polsen (Warden) 0427 831 676 Address: Cnr Daintree and Capricorn Streets www.facebook.com/clermontanglican
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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.