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Council Community NewsJuly 2019
IMPORTANT NOTICE
Please be advised that the Quilpie Police Station has a new telephone number. The
number is
(07) 4656 8181Remember, in an emergency always dial 000.
Are you a pensioner? Did you know that you
could be eligible for a pension rate subsidy on
your rates? Please contact Alisha at Council’s
administration centre on 07 4656 0500 to discuss
your eligibility.
Current Works
Work on the Brolga Street median strip (from the Post Office to Shire Hall) is progressing well and crews are currently completing the Water Trough Mosaic Project which has now been moved into place in front of the Quilpie Shire Council Main
Office.
Maintenance works are continuing on the Adavale Red Road with further sealing to be undertaken this year. Tenders are currently being prepared for the
annual reseal program.
Shoulder grading is being undertaken from Quilpie to the Eromanga intersection.
Council is waiting on flood damage approval from the recent rain event in April. Meetings have been held with the Queensland Reconstruction Authority
in Brisbane to expedite the approval process.
John Waugh Park Oval works are continuing to be progressed.
Council has been successful in securing funding for a new Quilpie bore under the Local Government
Grants and Subsidies Program. The design is currently being developed by a specialist
hydrogeologist.
www.quilpie.gov.au
Have you had a look at our newly redeveloped website yet? User
friendly and easy to navigate, you’ll be able to find all the relevant information you need. And don’t forget to follow our Facebook page.
When: Saturday 20 July 2019Time: 9am - 11amVenue: Quilpie Shire Council Boardroom, Brolga StreetContact: Karen at the VIC P: 4656 0540 E: tourism@quilpie.qld.gov.au
For more information about Geocaching please head to www.geocaching.com/play
JOIN THE WORLD’S LARGEST TREASURE HUNT.
What is Geocaching? It is an outdoor TREASURE HUNT in which you use a GPS Device to HIDE AND SEEK containers called Geocaches.
GEOCACHING INFORMATION SESSIONQuilpie, Saturday 20 July 2019.
ON THIS SATURDAY MORNING!
QCWA POP-UP MARKETS
On until 26th July
10am – 4pm Daily
(1 day or multiple days)
Bring your own table & chair. For further details
Please contact 0497 792 761 or
Email – quilpiecwa1@gmail.com
We will be open for Bash Break on Brolga
13th July
MENS GROUP WEDNESDAY 31/07/19
10.00am – 11.30am
GYRICA GARDENS
(Carport Area Unit 4)
JABIRU STREET
MORNING TEA PROVIDED
COME ALONG AND HAVE A CUPPA, YARN AND SHARE NEW IDEAS
This group is for men interested in meeting and socialising together.
Contact:
Michelle Donohue Health Promotions Officer Phone 4656 0500 Mob 0427 243 055
Or
Tina Johnston Mob 0447 825 109
July 2019
2019 Australia Post Community Grants Helping your local community thrive. Apply now for a grant of up to $10,000.
Australia Post are offering grants of up to $10,000 for eligible projects that provide positive benefits for the community.
More than ever, local communities play a vital role in shaping the future of our nation, and Australia Post is there to lend a hand, providing essential services that help people connect with each other. That’s why our grants program aims to support projects that bring people together around what matters most in their communities.We're looking for projects that:• Help people connect with each other through
group activities (e.g. volunteering programs, civic engagement and environmental activities)
• Reduce barriers to participation in community life (e.g. transport, ability to pay, or access to community spaces), or
• Develop skills and leadership capability to strengthen community networks
• How to applyBefore starting your application, read the 2019 Australia Post Community Grants Application Kit and application checklist by visiting https://auspost.com.au/about-us/corporate-responsibility/our-community/local-support/community-grants-program/2019-community-grants.
New Purchasing Arrangements - Register NowQuilpie Shire Council is changing their Request for Quotation (RFQ) process and a new platform will soon be in use to simplify the procurement process. The provider of the new platform is VendorPanel Pty Ltd, a multi-award winning Victorian technology company. For more information visit vendorpanel.com
We are calling all local businesses to register with VendorPanel which will give you access to Quilpie Shire Council RFQ opportunities. We will only be able to issue RFQs to businesses registered on VendorPanel.
Next steps:
If you are already on a preferred supplier panel (contractors or plant hire), you will receive an invitation to register from VendorPanel. Please click on the ‘Get Started’ link which will allow you to
register.
If you need any help in registering, please contact VendorPanel Support support@vendorpanel.com.au or by calling 03 9095 6181.
Marketplace
Not on a preferred supplier listing but still quote on Quilpie Shire Council purchases? Then please register on ‘marketplace’ at www.vendorpanel.com/marketplace.
VendorPanel Marketplace will simplify the RFQ process and also expose your business to more regional / statewide opportunities. VendorPanel is already used across Queensland so one registration means exposure to other
public-sector councils, departments and agency procurement opportunities.
Please note, if you are an existing VendorPanel registered Supplier or register as a preferred supplier, you still need to register in the Marketplace to get external opportunities. It’s easy and will be linked to your existing profile. In the registration email, ‘CLICK HERE TO GET STARTED’, accept the invitation and sign into your existing account to register.
If you have any questions on the process please contact Dominique or Nina at Council on 07 4656 0500, or for any VendorPanel platform related issues, please contact VendorPanel Support.
Quilpie Shire Council is committed to the training and professional development of staff and as such, are proposing to undertake the following training courses during the 2019/2020 financial year. Council would like to extend an invitation to local businesses and community members to participate in any of the following courses. Please register your interest with Council’s HR Officer, Maree Radnedge by phoning 07 4656 0500 or emailing hr@quilpie.qld.gov.au
Plant Operator Tickets/Certificates of Competency Forklift Ticket Bobcat Ticket Certificate of Competency – Excavator Certificate of Competency – Backhoe/Front End Loader Certificate of Competency – Drott
Safety/Traffic Management Confined Spaces Traffic Management Implementation
Other Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Outlook, Excel)
2019/20 Council Training Calendar
Quilpie QCWA UpdatesPhoto Print Machine
The Quilpie QCWA is trying to gauge interest in having a photo print machine
in Quilpie for those times when you need to print off a few photos for family, friends
or to enter competitions.
Art Workshop The Quilpie QCWA are holding a
Samantha Meurant Art Workshop on the 24th August.
There will be 2 sessions
Morning 10am to 12pm for Children @ $30 each
Afternoon 2pm to 4pm for Adults @ $45 each.
Numbers are limited for both sessions.
If you wish to register for the workshop or show interest in the Photo Print
machine please contact:
Quilpie CWA on 0497 792 762 or email – quilpiecwa1@gmail.com
Eromanga & Quilpie QCWA’s AGM
The combined AGM for Eromanga & Quilpie Branches will be held at the Quilpie Club on 27th July starting at
11:30am.
All welcome to attend
QUILPIE SHIRE HALL TUESDAY 30TH JULY 2019
10.00AM TARGET AUDIENCE : 3-11 YEARS
One wOman. TwO alTer egOs.
One hilariOusly OuTrageOus shOw.Created by Carita Ferrar SpenCer
tour supported by the playing Queensland Fund and artour, initiatives of the Queensland Government through arts Queensland. artour respectfully acknowledges the traditional Owners and Custodians of the lands, waters and seas on which we work and live paying respects to elders, past, present and future.
weDnesDay 7 augusT, 7Pm aT QuilPie shire hallFree eVenT! DOOrs OPen aT 6:30Pm
COmPlemenTary wine anD Cheese PrOViDeD 6:30 - 7Pm B.y.O DrinKs
QuilPie shire COunCil presents
Visiting Services
Dental Services
The Dental Truck visits Quilpie on a regular basis. To make appointments please call (02) 9923 2478 or email t ruck@thedenta lstat ion.com.au.
Allied Health Visits - Quilpie Hospital
A range of allied health and medical specialists visit Quilpie Hospital on a regular basis. For further information and dates contact the Quilpie Medical Centre directly on 07 4656 1158.
Visiting Allied Health Services Requiring Referral:
Physiotherapist - 31 July
Podiatrist - 31 July
Dental Services
South West Oral Health Clinic – will be providing Oral Health Services at the Quilpie Hospital Dental Clinic. To make an appointment call: 1300 215 659.
CWAATSICH
Physiotherapist, Dietician and Exercise Physiologist from Vital Health will be servicing Quilpie at CWAATSICH on Thursday 25 July. Please call their Charleville Office on 3556 9455 to make an appointment.
The Charleville Performing Arts
Festival will be held from 29 - 31
August 2019.
Nominations close 26 July
For all the details visit
their website at www.
charlevilleperformingarts.com
ST FINBARR’S PARISH QUILPIE
Sunday Mass Times and Special Celebrations 2019
The community is openly welcome to attend any or all of the Liturgy
Celebrations & Assemblies held at St Finbarr’s School.
Sunday 28th JulyMass, St Finbarr’s Church 6pm
Thursday 8th AugustPrayer Celebration, St Mary Mackillop
Feast DaySt Finbarr’s School 9am
Sunday 25th AugustMass, St Finbarr’s Church 6pm
Sunday 22nd SeptemberMass, St Finbarr’s Church 6pm
Sunday 27th OctoberMass, St Finbarr’s Church 6pm
Friday 1st NovemberAll Saints & All Souls Prayer Service
St Finbarr’s Church 10.30 am
Sunday 24th NovemberEnd of year Mass
St Finbarr’s Church 6pm
Christmas Mass times to be advised
During the month we met adventurers Keith & Lesley who were travelling to Birdsville in their Tesla electric car. With a bit of help re-charging along the way, they made it to Birdsville and stopped on their way back to thank Council for their assistance and donated a 32A, 3 phase 5 wire outlet to be installed in Quilpie to assist future adventurers in their electric cars travelling through Quilpie and the outback.
2019 QUILPIE SHIRE EVENTS DATE EVENT CONTACT DETAILS
JULY
19th
Closing 26th Aug. Local Photography Exhibition VIC Team
46 560 540 Quilpie Shire Gallery @ 6:30pm
20th & 21st Nockatunga/Toompine Polocrosse Carnival
Dee Edwards possamunga@activ8.net.au
Toompine – Bar, Canteen & Camping avail.
28th Presidents Day Jocelyn Haylock 0409 302 263
Quilpie Club
AUGUST
17th & 18th Quilpie Golf Club Open Weekend Roger Volz Quilpie Golf Club
30th August Closing 4th Oct.
Samantha Meurant Exhibition VIC Team 46 560 540
Quilpie Shire Gallery @ 6:30pm
SEPTEMBER
3rd Kangaranga Do Bluey & Ann 46 561 300
Main Street in front of Imperial Hotel
14th Quilpie Show & Rodeo Danielle Dunlop 4656 2550
Bulloo Park from 10am
27th & 28th Pride Of The West Festival Courtney Bartlett 46 561 271
Bulloo Park from 11am
28th & 29th Quilpie Motorbike Gymkhana Kerri Vaggs 0417 793 426
Golf Club
OCTOBER
5th & 6th Annual 2 Day Bowls Carnival Jocelyn Haylock 0409 302 263
Bowls Club
11th
Closing 8th Nov. Combined Schools Exhibition VIC Team
46 560 540 Quilpie Shire Gallery @ 6:30pm
Ladies Night In Philippa Ware 0408 987 688 Bulloo Park NOVEMBER
8th St. Finbarr’s Fete Genny McNair 46 561 412
St. Finbarr’s
11th Remembrance Day Lisa or Janet 46 560 540
Bob Young Memorial Park
15th
Closing Jan. 2020 Christmas in the Gallery VIC Girls
46 560 540 Quilpie Shire Gallery @ 6:30pm
DECEMBER Town Christmas Party Jenny Hewson 4656 1311
Quilpie Golf Club 2019 Program
quilpiegolfclub083@gmail.com July
20th Sat 18 Hole
Club Championships - 1st round
27th Sat 18 Hole
Club Championships - 2nd round Monthly Medal & Mug of the Month
August 3rd 4th
Cunnamulla Open Weekend – all members urged to support
10th Sat 9 Hole
Working Bee – 9 Hole - 2 Ball Ambrose after - Tradies Day – Kev Richardson & Al McNall
17 18
Sat Sun
Saturday – Paulsen Bros Friendly Grocers
Quilpie Open Weekend – Zone 3
24th Sat 18 Hole
Stroke—Monthly Medal & Mug of the Month Hewsonhall – Bi-Rite
31st Sat 18 Hole
Father’s Day Golf – 3 Ball Ambrose (Saturday) Quilpie Butchery
September
7th Sat 18 Hole Foursomes Championships
15th Sun 9 Hole
2 Ball Ambrose - Tee Off – 2.00pm – Springall Mechanical
21st Sat 18 Hole
Stroke—Monthly Medal & Mug of the Month - Quilpie Club Inc
28th 29th Quilpie Bike Gymkhana @ Golf Course
October
5th Sat 18 Hole
Stroke—Monthly Medal & Mug of the Month - Gilby & Tonkin Mechanical
12th Sat 18 Hole
Stroke—Medal of Medals – Final – Ergon Energy
Membership Fees Members & New Members $60.00 Social Members $10.00 Junior Members - 16 and under Free
Quilpie Golf Club 2019 Open Carnival & Zone 3 Championships
August 17th & 18th
Saturday Fun Day - 17th August 15 Hole 3 Ball Ambrose
Nominations In By 9.00am - Shotgun start - 10.00am $25.00 per player
$100 prize on every hole!! Lucky door prize!!
Win $500 cash—putting competition
Sunday - 18th August Quilpie Open & Zone 3 Championships
18 Hole Stroke - Mens A,B & C Grades Ladies A & B Grades
Nominations in by 9.00am - Shotgun start 9.30am $25.00 Per Player
Prizes for best Nett and best Gross in all grades and overall
Cash out facilities available at clubhouse — Visa and Mastercard Debit/Credit cards
Contact: Bruce Paulsen - President
0476 166 378
Damien McNair - Captain 0419 172 722
Proudly sponsored by
Accommodation options: Quilpie Motor Inn 07 46 561 277
Imperial Hotel Motel 07 46 561 300
Channel Country Tourist Park 07 46 562 087
Quilpie Heritage Inn 07 46 561 427
The Lake Quilpie 0418 947 955
Quilpie Golf Club Inc. quilpiegolfclub083@gmail.com
From the CEO’s DeskThe last Ordinary meeting of Council was held on Tuesday 09 July. Councillors presented verbal reports on their activities during the preceeding month.
By letter dated 21 June 2019, The Department of Natural Resources and Mines is seeking Council’s opinion on whether a valuation of the local government should be undertaken to be effective on 30 June 2020. Council did resolve to request that a valuation be undertaken.
Council were successful in obtaining a grant of $66,000 to undertake a body of work to progress our asset management capability. The scope of work included a detailed pickup, by way of cameras, of all road assets as well as mapping these assets. A product called the Road Asset Condition Assessment System (RACAS) was used. A consultant was engaged to prepare a report providing a forward works program. This report was received at the meeting and will be used to guide ongoing road maintenance matters.
Golf Australia has approached Quilpie to identify interest in hosting an event as part of the 2020 Outback Queensland Masters. The event is anticipated being held in June and July in 2020. Council approved the request to host an Outback Queensland Masters event in Quilpie in 2020 at a cost of $20,000. As executive committee members of the Quilpie Golf Club, Cr Paulsen and Cr Volz both left the meeting while this matter was debated and voted on.
Tenders were called for the supply of one (1) prime mover. At the close of the tender period three (3) tenders had been received. Council resolved to accept the offer from PACCAR Kenworth for a Kenworth T659 prime mover for a price of $305,231.34 excluding GST and trade unit 87 for the amount of $27,272.73 excluding GST.
At the Ordinary Meeting of Council held in March 2019, it was noted that the disabled access ramp to the Toompine Hall is yet to be completed. At the same meeting, Council resolved to approve a request for financial assistance for the construction of an
undercover area at the hall to a value of $20,000. Council staff have advised that the works to complete the disabled ramp are estimated to cost in the vicinity of $20,000.
Council resolved to construct a disability access ramp, steps and landing on the southeastern side of the Toompine Hall with connecting pathway to the ablution block.
Cultural Heritage issues are impacting on the ability of opal miners to operate in a viable manner. President of the Queensland Opal Miners Association, Mr Kev Phillips, has approached the Mayor to enquire whether Council is able to provide any assistance to alleviate the issues being experienced.
Council resolved to provide in-kind support to the Queensland Opal Miners Association in the form of assisted plant operator training opportunities as part of any negotiated indigenous land use agreement that they may enter into with the relevant native title party.
Councillor Paulsen raised concern in relation to the speed of traffic entering town both on the eastern and western entrances. Council will purchase two solar powered LED radar traffic signs to be located at eastern and western entrance to Quilpie and write to the local police service requesting assistance of vehicle traffic speeds control through town.
As usual, a number of other administrative matters were also discussed, including reviews of a number of policies.
The full minutes and agendas of Council meetings are available on Council’s website at www.quilpie.qld.gov.au. Minutes are generally available on the Tuesday or Wednesday following a Friday meeting.
I am happy to meet with anyone that would like further information on any meeting outcomes. Members of hte community are also reminded that all Councillors are happy to speak with you on any issue.
Regards
Dave B
Individuals, families, farms andcommunities in the Quilpie Shire can
access a range of services andsupport to help them manage duringtimes of drought and prepare for
future conditions.
For more information and to apply forassistance visit
http://www.agriculture.go v.au/ag-farm-food/drought
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Quilpie Cultural Society Workshops 2019
10th – 11th August Silversmithing with Jill Dyer Rep Jane Mulligan 0428 547 400
23rd – 26th August (Funding Pending)
“Judy Niemeyer” foundation paper piecing and “By Annie Bag” with 2 tutors from Fifi’s Fabricology Rep Jan
McConnell 0428562083
20th – 23rd March 2020 (Funding Pending) Repurposed Fabric Textiles Collage with Jennifer
Clouston Rep Jan McConnell 0428562083
The Regional Arts Development Fund is a Queensland Government and Quilpie Shire Council partnership to
support local arts and culture.
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