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Desert Yarns
Desert Yarns • February 2018
Phone 07 4746 1620
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Super Red Blue Full Moon over the DiamantinaJan 31 2018
Welcome 2018
Farewell 2017Super Red Blue Full Moon over the Diamantina
Jan 31 2018
An auspicious start to the New Year
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Message from the Mayor
I would like to welcome everyone to the New Year. I trust everyone had a fun and relaxing Christmas and New Years and are ready and raring to go in 2018. The New Year starts as the old one ended, hot and dry. I can only hope that the next couple of months bring some much needed rain.
First I would like to make amends for an oversight in the December "Yarns". I inadvertently forgot to mention that I had the honour of leading the naturalisation ceremony of Michelle O'Toole. It was very remiss of me, and I have great pleasure, as mayor, in welcoming Michelle into the family we call Australia.
I also have pleasure in welcoming our new Deputy CEO, Cassie White, to Diamantina. I hope Cassie, partner Mick Dunn and daughter Isla have a long and happy stay with us all.
In December it was the end of year break up in Bedourie for the council, which my wife and I had the pleasure of attending. It ended an historic year for Diamantina. Firstly the Boulia Bedourie road was finally sealed, thus making Bedourie the first town in Diamantina to have sealed access to the outside world. Secondly the optic fibre project was completed, connecting Bedourie and Birdsville to the world with world equalling connectivity, bringing the two towns into the 21st century.
It is with great sadness that I acknowledge the passing of two of our long term locals.
Firstly, Joanne Lewington passed away after a battle with cancer. The family had a lovely memorial service in Birdsville, and I thank them for that. Joanne was a valuable member of the Diamantina family and it was sad to lose one of our own. My sympathy goes to Joyce, Bill and their extended families.
Secondly, Wolfgang John also passed away from a form of cancer, after many years of ill health. Wolfie, as he was known, first started visiting Birdsville in the 1970's and fell in love with the area. His visits became more frequent and longer until he moved in permanently, buying a house, setting up an art studio, then a gallery, getting married, and establishing a coffee shop. After working and living in Birdsville for some 20 years ill health forced him to move to Broken Hill then Sydney. Wolfie was a larger than life character who will forever be in my memory.
Think that's about it from me this month, keep cool but hope you don't keep dry.
Geoff MortonMayorDiamantina Shire Council
From out of the west they came to the shore That they were excited you can be but sure So much sand and water so much to play With bucket and spade they filled in the day Fun in the water running in and then out Til wave knocked them down then there was doubt Mouthful of water things weren’t so good Not like the bush where water tastes as it should Sandcastles were built so fine and so pretty With shells and grasses matched those from the city Holes were dug in sands that were soft So deep and so large no one then could scoff Closely watched by grandfather who was so proud With words and helping he encourages aloud These kids from the bush enjoying the day How much they’ll remember we can not yet say
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CEO's Comments
As we welcome in 2018 our thoughts no doubt linger on what we are going to achieve during the year. For some it might be giving up smoking, for others it’s a change in life’s direction.
For me, there has not been a lot of time to contemplate this in the 5 weeks since the calendar clicked over, but some of Council’s past planning and action has borne fruit (new employees) who have settled into our towns.The year is starting with a positive mood, given the enthusiasm from our refreshed workforce following their Christmas break and the energy of the new employees.
I have commented to a few people that in the 4 years or so I have been with Council, this is the first time that all administration, workshop and facilities positions have had a person sitting in all of the seats all at the same time. All vacancies in the Birdsville parks and gardens team have been recruited and just waiting for the new faces to turn up over coming weeks. There are new staff in the road construction teams with a few more to arrive from across the length and breadth of the country. Recent recruits have come from Windham, Laura, Alice Springs to Brisbane and all points in between.
Not only will additional staff mean that we can continue to deliver services and projects, but many have brought young families with them which has increased the numbers at the schools which is great to see. The welcome BBQ, we held at the Bedourie hall during our staff induction week, was a great opportunity to meet the many new faces.
We welcome the following new employees, some of who are yet to arrive:Joshua Oehm – Diesel Fitter/mechanicDonald Jones, James Henry & Derek Smith – Birdsville P&GPhilip Bradshaw, Tim Penrose – Grader OperatorsBill Chalk, Ray Neilson & Damien Caught – MC Truck DriversCassie White – Deputy CEOVigandas Boguzis – Operational Works CoordinatorKurt Ball – Strategic Services Coordinator
Already this year we have held a Council meeting, had a week of inductions and training for staff, and have had visits from IT Vision who are installing new computer software which will form the basis of Council’s operations into the future. The workshop has been busy servicing and repairing much of our fleet with specialist assistance from Hastings Deering, Detroit, automotive electricians and WHP electrical. A lot of preventative maintenance has been done including replacing numerous hydraulic hoses and fittings (thanks sparrow) with something like 28 panels of glass replaced between windscreens, windows and doors panels. The workshop staff also squeezed in an automotive air-conditioning course so they are accredited to handle automotive refrigerant gases.
2018 promises to be a good one but a big flood would make it even better. Buckle up and enjoy the ride.
Leon Love
Chief Executive Officer
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Council went on a well-deserved break from the 20th of December. Before breakup all construction plants were sent to the work shop in Bedourie for assessment, this allowed the work shop to do preventative maintenance so work staff will have a breakdown free start up on the 22nd of January.
Council works crew started with a 4-day Induction that consisted of going over new and renewed policies and procedures, first aid and work place health & safety modules.
All crews will work on completing the last of the Shire Road Flood damage.
Future projects for the Shire Upcoming Projects• Continuation of Shire Road Flood damage restoration works 2015/2016. • Work for Queensland- Shire road maintenance Springvale to Boulia Shire Boundary/ Springvale to Diamantina
Lakes/ Diamantina Lakes to Winton Shire Boundary, cost of $2million.• Birdsville Caravan Park Upgrade.• Stage 3 & 4, Birdsville Streetscape.• Construction of various sheds at depots, Bedourie Gym and Bedourie Hall Shade.• Minor Works Performance Contract, reseals Eyre Developmental Road (81A) Bedourie/ Birdsville road,
Diamantina Developmental Road Windorah/Bedourie (93C), Bedourie/Boulia (93D) $188488.58.• Birdsville Developmental road, pave and seal (81A) intersection of the Birdsville track to the Race track Sandhill.
$810919.47
Thank you, Trevor Stewart
DIAMANTINA WORKS & ROAD REPORT
Graders and equipment caught enjoying a well earned rest over the Christmas break.
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I would like to thank everyone who attended the Service in Birdsville to celebrate the life of my beautiful daughter - and also those that couldn’t be there but sent personal messages of Condolences.
Thank you to Nadine, Rhonda and the Birdsville Social Club for organising the Luncheon, and to the Individuals and Businesses of Birdsville that contributed.
To my family members, your love and support is always appreciated.
Joyce Crombie
BEDOURIE POLICE NEWSHappy New Year everyone,
QGAP news- Rachel Dunlop has now been appointed as the QGAP agent for Bedourie police station. She commences training next Monday.QGAP Office hours are 1pm-5pm Monday to Thursday each week unless notified otherwise.Please call 4746 1258 (Bedourie Qgap) phone for any inquiries or bookings.I can provide testing for up to Heavy Rigid (HR) and open motorbike (R) licenses but not HC or MC. Due to no banking facility in Bedourie, and for speed of processing your QGAP matters, it is preferred that payments be made by eftpos (card only- Debit, credit).
It is great to see new faces in the Shire and a boost in the number of young children at Bedourie School and playgroup.
I look forward to the year 2018 and working with you all to continue the happy, safe and friendly reputation the Shire has.
For any emergencies please call 000. For non-urgent matters please go online to www.police.qld.gov.au or call policelink on 131 444. To report information through crimestoppers call 1800 333 000 or go online to www.crimestoppersqld.com.au
See you around.
Senior Constable Kurt DunlopOfficer in Charge Bedourie police station.
DIAMANTINA WORKS & ROAD REPORT
In Memory of Joanne Lewington
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Community News
New to the Diamantina Shire
Sarah Dioth
Occupation within the Shire: Cluster Teacher between Birdsville and Bedourie.
Where did you live/work before? Maryborough.
What enticed you to work within the Diamantina Shire?To complete my rural/remote service. And go on an adventure.
What do you like most about the shire? The friendly community.
What are you in interests and hobbies? Cooking, Shopping, Reading.
What is one place you’d love to travel to? Europe or America
Ray Neilson
Occupation within the shire: Truck Driver.
Where did you live before joining the DSC? Whyrallah Station via Winton.
What enticed you to work for DSC? I wanted a change and I like Bedourie.
What do you like most about the shire so far? The people.
What are your interests and hobbies? Bull Riding, Motorbike riding.
What’s one place where you’d love to travel to? Hawaii
Kurt Ball
Occupation within the shire: Strategic Services Coordinator
Where did you live before joining the DSC? Mount Isa
What enticed you to work for DSC? Lifestyle for my family and chance to gain new skills and experience
What do you like most about the shire so far? Everybody has been very friendly and welcoming
What are your interests and hobbies? Anything that keeps my family happy and entertained.
What’s one place where you’d love to travel to? Hawaii
Cassie White
Occupation within the shire: Deputy Chief Executive Officer.
Where did you live before joining the DSC? Westbrook, Queensland
What enticed you to work for DSC? The ability to build my skills and learn from Leon while creating a family/worklife balance.
What do you like most about the shire so far? Friendliness of the peaople. Abundance of family time available.
What are your interests and hobbies? Cooking. Watching my daughter grow and develop and playing with her. I also enjoy playing sport and exploring scenic areas.
What’s one place where you’d love to travel to? Alaska
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Community News
Vigandas Boguzis
Occupation within the shire: Operational Works Coordinator.
Where did you live before joining the DSC? Alice Springs.
What enticed you to work for DSC? Direct work on site.
What do you like most about the shire so far? Small community, doing roadworks by own workforce.
What are your interests and hobbies? Swimming, Travelling
What’s one place where you’d love to travel to? Diamantina National Park
Josh
Occupation within the shire: Diesel Mechanic
Where did you live before joining the DSC? Maryborough QLD
What enticed you to work for DSC? A new challenge and my partner is the new schoolteacher.
What do you like most about the shire so far? Everyone is so friendly and easy to get along with and were so welcoming when we moved here.
What are your interests and hobbies? Motorbikes, 4WDriving, Camping, Fishing
What is one place where you’d love to travel to? America
Damien Caught
Occupation within the shire: Truck driver.
Where did you live before joining the DSC? Wyndham East Kimberly.
What enticed you to work for DSC? The Outback.
What do you like most about the shire so far? The FREEDOM!
What are your interests and hobbies? 4WD, Yabbys, Holidays.
What’s one place where you’d love to travel to? Italy.
New to the Diamantina Shire cont.
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Birdsville Rural Fire Brigade - GENERAL MEETING and AGM Shire Hall Birdsville, at 7pm Tuesday 27th February 2018.
Please be advised that there will be a General meeting and AGM of the Birdsville Rural Fire Brigade. Gavin, an Officer from Charters Towers Rural Fire Brigade - will be in attendance.Come along and show your support and maybe join the BRFB.Thank you
Barry GaffneySecretary Birdsville Rural Fire Brigade, Ph: 07 4656 3236
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Form # SDO-002
Valentine’s Day You and your partner are invited to enjoy a nice meal together to celebrate Valentine’s Day on the evening of Wednesday 14th February at the Simpson Desert Oasis. Meal start from
6.30 to 8.30 pm A three course menu provided for $45.00 per head
Entree: Whole Prawns with a homemade Seafood sauce Crispy Honey Chicken & salad
Main: Chilli &Lime Crumbed Mackerel Beef & Broccoli in oyster Sauce with paleo rice
Dessert: Bavarian chocolate cake with zesty whipped cream Brandy peaches & vanilla ice cream
Included upon arrival: Glass of wine for the lady Cold beer for the gent
Booking close 1.0pm Monday 12th Feb.
Big Kids Colour-in Play...
Happy Valentines Day
Community News
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Community News Social Pages
2017
Christmas School Breakup
Christmas Council Breakup
Bedourie Pool Opens
Prezzys Time
Attention Birdsville, Bedourie and the ghosts at Betoota.!!! Please send in photos from your fun, social events or important occasions.. Also attach names of people in the photos please. (Inclusion of submitted articles and photos will be space and content dependatnt). Cheers Day.
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Bedourie put on its biggest New Year’s show in Years, Many families from Boulia, Birdsville, Bedourie and surround like the Stewart’s and Dillon’s had up to 20 family member’s gather at Anzac Park to enjoy New Year’s Eve Bedourie style, Live music from the Rock’n’Roll Band Memphis Movers provided lots of songs, laughter and fun amidst the crowd of would ‘be singers and a massive fireworks display was launched by Ground Zero, it was insane to see the multi-coloured fireworks cascade down over Bedourie... it was better than “Sydney”. Ha Ha.What better way to welcome in 2018 hanging out with family and friends – what a great night we all had – Thanks to all those who made it such an enjoyable and safe night.Thank you to the Diamantina Shire Council and the Bedourie Golf & Leisure Club for making it possible.
Michelle Dillon
2018NEW YEARS EVE
in Bedourie
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What's on in and around the Diamantina...upcoming Events
What's on in the Diamantina...
To contribute information on upcoming or past events or community news please contact the Bedourie Visitor Centre on (07) 4746 1620 or [email protected]. The content deadline for the March issue of Desert Yarns is Friday 2nd March. Look forward to hearing from you. DayAnanda
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Bedourie Golf Day Bedourie Event - 17 March 2018
The club presents the opportunity to experience true Australian Outback Golf as part of your outback Queensland
Diamantina unique experience.
Betoota Gymkhana Betoota Event - 7 to 8 April 2018
Betoota Gymkhana is held the first weekend after Easter every year. Come for a unique experience in the outback!
Bedourie Handlebars & Horns Bedourie Event - 14 April 2018
The event features live entertainment, a bar and food stall at the venue all weekend. There is also free camping available at the site.
Birdsville Campdraft, Rodeo & Bronco Branding Birdsville Event - 12 to 13 May 2018
Birdsville comes alive every Mother's Day weekend with Annual Campdraft Rodeo and Bronco Branding, This is a unique show of
outback sports and horsemanship. It is a must see on the calendar.
Bedourie Channel Country Rugby League Nines 2018 Bedourie Event - 23 June 2018
Would you like to be able to get the chance to call yourselves the "Channel Country Rugby Leauge 9's Champions", if so why not grab
your team mates and head to Bedourie for this great sporting event.
Big Red Run Birdsville Event - 27 June to 1 July 2018
Big Red Run is Australia's first and only 250km multi day race.
Birdsville Gymkhana & Bikekhana Birdsville Event - 30 June to 1 July 2018
Come and enjoy a great outback event for the whole family..
2018 EVENTS CALENDAR
Bedourie Campdraft, RodeoGymkhana & Bronco Branding
Bedourie Event - 6 to 8 July 2018Great music and entertainment continues long into the night
on Friday and Saturday.
Big Red Bash Music EventBirdsville Event - 10 July 2018 to 12 July 2018
3 days and nights of music …Iconic Australian artists, set in an iconic location on the edge of the Simpson Desert, with the iconic Big Red
Dune as stage backdrop …. It doesn’t get much better than this!
Bedourie Camel & Pig Races & Camp Oven Cook-Off Bedourie Event - 14 July 2018
Forget horses – it's the camels that reign supreme in the historic town of Bedourie come July.
Betoota Races Betoota Event - 25 August 2018
Renowned as the race that breathes life back into Outback Queensland's famed ghost town, the Betoota
Races kicks off the lucrative Simpson Desert Racing Carnival.
Birdsville Races Birdsville Event - 31 August 2018 to 1 September
2018Nothing beats Birdsville in September!Join us for the 2018 Birdsville Races .
Bedourie Races & Rodeo Bedourie Event - 8 September 2018
Bedourie is the 3rd and final race meeting of the famed Simpson Desert Racing Carnival.
Enjoy an evening rodeo and entertainment on Friday night followed by a great day at the races on Saturday.
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Bedourie Golf & Leisure Club
News and Events
Bedourie Golf and Leisure Club want to say thank you to all of you who have helped make 2017 events possible.
There seems to always be something going on, whether it’s Golfing, Camel Races, Melbourne Cup, Bikes & Bulls, Football and of course New Year’s Celebrations and much more!
Many don’t get to see any behind-the-scenes action…
A lot of people don’t realize how much effort it takes to run club events, and we are so very grateful to Trevor Stewart (Colgate) and his dedicated committee members for their commitment to our little community! They spend countless hours compromising their own time planning, fundraising, setting up, tearing down, etc. to entertain and inspire us. You truly are great people, and we applaud you for it.
Here's to the start of a great Year 2018 we hope that we will live up to our achievements of previous years.
We’d also like to say a massive “THANK YOU” to all our Club Sponsors for your support in 2017; your collective generosity is what enables our club to survive and prosper.
Finally, we would like to take this opportunity to acknowledge the overwhelming support of all our supporters! Happy New Year
Michelle Dillon
Organised by the Bedourie Golf and Leisure ClubAll enquiries please contact Michelle O’Toole - michelle.o’[email protected] Trevor Stewart - [email protected]
BEDOURIE
NOMINATIONS BYemail 31 May 2018
RUGBY League
MENS AND LADIES MATCHES
HEALTH MARQUEES
BAR & FOOD
$10,000 PRIZE POOL
Saturday 23rd June 2018
Nines
Bedourie
Organised by the Bedourie Golf and Leisure ClubAll enquiries please contact
Bikes: Michelle O’Toole - michelle.o’[email protected] Bulls: Trevor Stewart - [email protected]
Participants should seek their own personal insurance
Saturday 14 APRIL 2018
Enduro* Bikekhana * Bullride * Bar * Camping * Live Entertainment
HANDLEBARS & HORNS
OPEN BULL RIDE
BIKEKHANA
Start time Bulls: 6.30 pm
Start time Bikes: 07.30 am
Prize Pool Money $10,000
$5,000 Prize Pool MoneyPlus Feature Bull
$1,000
Featuring
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The New Year has seen a nice change for playgroup as we have welcomed a couple of new families taking our total attendance over the school holidays to 11!
We had a great time exploring colours, shapes, celebrating Australia day and looking at the author Julia Donaldson’s books. We also did a lot of sensory play and created lots of messy fun.
In the coming month our activities will be centred on nursery rhymes, music and the author Lynley Dodd.
We hope to see you there Monday to Thursday 8.30am to 12.45pm.
Bedourie Playgroup... Located at the Bedourie Community Centre on Herbert Street
MON - THURSDAY8.30am - 12.45pm
Bedourie State School...
Welcome back to the New Year from all of us here at Bedourie State School. This year we started off relatively quietly with just our six Year One, Two, Three and Six students. Then in Week 2, things really heated up as our four new Kindies joined us, along with our new Cluster Teacher, Miss Sarah Dioth.
We have welcomed two new families into our school community as well: Kurt and Amy have enrolled two students at the school - Jacob in Year Three and Jamie in Kindy; and Jen and Rodney have Aiden in Kindy. Our other two Kindy enrolments are Klayton (Gorringe) and Sophie (Dunlop). Miss Kylie has also taken on the new role of Kindy Facilitator. We look forward to working together with all parents/carers, staff and students to provide the best possible learning outcomes for all of our students.
Bedourie P&C AGM Bedourie State School 1pm1st March 2018.
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Community News
Birdsville State School...
We have welcomed back the school year and are off to a great start. Students have been arriving each day looking great in their uniforms and ready for learning. Our Prep students have settled very well in to school routine.
This year we welcome Miss Sarah Dioth to the community as our cluster teacher. Please have a read of her letter of introduction.
Birdsville has a P&C meeting on Friday the 16th of February at 5pm (all are welcome to attend) followed by a meet and greet with Miss Dioth. The permanent Principal position has been advertised and applications close on the 10th of March. We are looking forward to an exciting year ahead.
Follow the Birdsville State School Facebook page for the latest updates.
Big Kids Play...
Creative Colour
Connect the Dots
Find the Fish
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Community News
BIRDSVILLE LOCAL SET TO RUN 4500KM FOR BOWEL CANCER
Birdsville local Jenna Brook is set to embark on a 4500km run in aid of Bowel Cancer Australia. Averaging over 40km per day Jenna will run in excess of 100 marathons during her epic adventure which begins in Tasmania on February 18th. She already has the 10 pairs of shoes she'll be running through on standby and is looking forward to tackling the run head on making big noise about Bowel Cancer awareness along the way.
Having completed a number of multi-day walks and events, including a 15 day crossing of the Simpson Desert, Jenna is no stranger to the challenges that she will face in the coming months, although the challenge of actually running is somewhat new to her. Never one for breaking into anything more than a walk, Jenna says that ''while the task ahead to run a majority of the distance is daunting, it is also awfully exciting to see what my body is capable of''.
Bowel Cancer is Australia's second biggest cancer killer claiming 80 lives every week. 90% of bowel cancers cases can be successfully treated if they are caught early yet only 40% are caught early enough. "It's not ok that we are losing so many people every day to a cancer that is so preventable, treatable and beatable when it's caught early" Jenna says.
With her Grandad having survived bowel cancer late in his life and her father subsequently screening from a young age, Jenna began screening in her 20’s and has significantly reduced her own risk of developing bowel cancer by having numerous abnormalities removed. Jenna hopes to help others do the same by starting a conversation about bowel cancer and reducing the embarrassment that has gone along with it for too long.
For more information: w: www.runningforbums.com.au p: 0439 862 775 (Jenna) e: [email protected]
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Big Kids De-Stress Colour-in ...
Happy Valentines Day
BEDOURIE OUTBACK VISITOR’S CENTRE
BEDOURIE OVENS TRAVEL COFFE AND TEA PLUNGERS
COFFEE MUGS GROUND COFFEE BEANS CAMELS
POOL TOWELS
NEW SEASON GOODIES HAVE ARRIVED
PRE-PAID PARCEL POST
BAGS ARE AVAILABLE
Bedourie Outback Visitors Centre
Summer Office Hours
Monday to Friday 8.30am to 5pm
for Locals and Tourists
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Clinic News...
Birdsville
For general health enquiries, you can also dial 13 HEALTH (13 432 584)Emergencies: For all medical emergencies, regardless of time of day, you must dial OOO
Bedourie
Clinic Hours: Monday to Friday: 9AM -12PM & 2PM - 4PM Weekends and Public Holidays: Closed
Wed 14th Feb: Nurse Practitioner ClinicsThurs 15th Feb: Bedourie Clinic RFDSWed 21st Feb: My health 4 life Wed 21st Feb: Nurse Practitioner ClinicsWed 28th Feb: Nurse Practitioner ClinicsThurs 1st March: Bedourie Clinic RFDSMon 5th March: ICOP Wed 7th March: Nurse Practitioner ClinicsWed 7th March: My health 4 life Wed 14th March: Nurse Practitioner ClinicsThurs 15th March: Bedourie Clinic RFDSTues 20th March: NWRH Dietician, Exercise physiologist, physiotherapist PodiatristWed 21st March: NWRH Dietician, Exercise physiologist, physiotherapist PodiatristWed 21st March: Nurse Practitioner ClinicsThurs 29th March: Bedourie Clinic RFDS
Friday16th Feb RFDS GP ClinicFriday 2nd Mar: RFDS GP ClinicFriday 16th Mar: RFDS GP Clinic Wed 21st Mar: Physio, Podiatrist, Exercise Physiologist, DietitianThurs 22 Mar: Physio, Podiatrist, Exercise Physiologist, DietitianThurs 22 Mar: Dr Wieland - Rural Women’s GPFriday 30th March: RFDS GP Clinic
1. Stand comfortably, shoulders relaxed, spine straight and Hands in prayer position
2. Breathe in as you interlock fingers in front of the chest
3. Breathe out as you turn interlocked hands palms out, and stretch forward
4. Breathe in as you stretch the arms, palms facing up above your head as you look up 5. Breathe out as you unlock fingers and sweep the hands out and down to lock again behind your back.
6. Breathe in as you draw linked hands (palms in) away from the body and look up as you open your heart. 7. Breathe out as you unlink fingers and sweep hands around the front of the body and back into prayer position.
Recipe For Joy
2. BREATHE IN 3. BREATHE OUT
4. BREATHE IN 6. BREATHE IN5. BREATHE OUT &
7. BREATHE OUT
1. RELAX
Repeat 3 times to strenghten, energise and relax
RECIPIES FOR HEALTH
with Love DayAnanda
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Justice of the peaceBedourieGordon Jones JP (Qual)Shire Office(07) 4746 1600 Home: (07) 4746 1600
Leon Love JP (Qual)Shire Office
(07) 4746 1202
Leanne Hohnke-Jansen JP (Qual)Bedourie State School(07) 4746 1224
BirdsvilleNell Brook JP (Qual)Brook Proprietors(07) 4656 3252
Don Rowlands JP (Qual)National Park Office(07) 4656 3272
Geoff Morton JP (Qual)Roseberth Station(07) 4656 3250
David Brook JP (C.Dec)Brook Proprietors(07) 4656 3252
Lorraine Kath JP (Qual)
Mt Leonard Station
(07) 46564949
Shire Profile & contact numbersCr Geoff Morton Mayor
BH - (07) 4656 3250 AH - (07) 4656 3250
Cr Steve Cramer Deputy Mayor
BH - (07) 4746 1236 AH - (07) 4746 1236
Cr Don Rayment Councillor
BH - (07) 4656 3321 AH - (07) 4656 3321 [email protected]
Cr Doug Cooms Councillor
BH - (07) 4746 1291 AH - (07) 4746 1205
Cr Bev Maunsell Councillor
BH - (07) 47461156 AH - (07) 47461156
Leon Love Chief Executive Officer
BH - (07) 4746 1600
Cassie White Deputy Chief Executive Officer
BH - (07) 4746 1600
Trevor Stewart Infrastructure Manager
BH - (07) 4746 1600 AH - (07) 4746 1600
Jessica Greenaway Events And Tourism Manager
BH - (07) 4564 2033
Jock McDonald
Birdsville Town Services Foreman
BH - (07) 4656 2093 AH - 0407 146 902 [email protected]
Jodie Girdler
Bedourie Town Services Foreman
BH - (07) 4746 1600 AH - (07) 4746 1600
If you have any community news/articles or photos. that you wish to see in the newsletter please contact the Bedourie Visitor Centre on (07) 4746 1620 or [email protected]. The content deadline for the March issue of Desert Yarns is Friday 2nd March (Inclusion of submitted articles and photos will be space and content dependatnt).
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