CLERMONT RAG FRIDAY, 13 NOVEMBER 2020
RESILIENCE SHINES AT CLERMONT’S PREMIER BEEF EVENT The Isaac region’s reputation as one of Queensland’s agricultural powerhouses was highlighted at Clermont’s premier beef event. Respected beef producers collected their trophies at Clermont Showgrounds and Saleyards where the outstanding 2020 Clermont Beef Expo was staged. Mayor Anne Baker attended to present the Finger family from Hillview Cattle Co, who claimed Isaac Regional Council’s Grand Champion Exhibit of the day. “Now, more than ever, these events to celebrate our agricultural industry are truly a celebration of our community especially during these tough times,” Mayor Baker said. “Alongside mining, agriculture remains a critical industry to our Isaac region, employing 5.1 percent of the Isaac workforce and grossing $374 million in agricultural commodities.
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“A genuine and heartfelt congratulations to the Finger family for their Grand Champion Exhibit win for their pen of Simmental cross, and of course to all our winners across the region.” Mayor Baker said despite the challenging times the industry continues to conquer, the Isaac region’s beef line-up continues to impress. “Council congratulates Hoch and Wilkinson, the organising committee, members and volunteers for their hard work in bringing our agricultural community together today in these unprecedented times,” she said. “It is a true example of the pure people power which drives our local communities.” Pictured: Isaac Regional Council Mayor Anne Baker presents Frank Finger, Cathy Finger, Scott Finger and Natalie Finger from Hillview Cattle Co with the Grand Champion Exhibit prize alongside Tony Hoch and Jake Passfield from Hoch and Wilkinson at the recent 2020 Clermont Beef Expo.
ART FUND OPENS TO CONNECT CREATIVES TO THE COMMUNITY Funding for artists, community groups and creatives looking to adapt and innovate in the new normal is now open for applications. Individuals, cultural groups or organisations are encouraged to apply for the Isaac Regional Council’s Regional Arts Development Fund (RADF). Mayor Anne Baker said creativity connects and energises our regional communities, improving our health and wellbeing. “As recent challenges have shown, our Isaac knows how to pull together in times of crisis,” Mayor Baker said. “In these tough times our arts, cultural and creative groups are at the forefront in showing how to innovate, adapt, support each other and, importantly, stay connected. “These attributes will serve us well as we continue our path to recovery. “Creativity connects our people, powers communities by improving their residents’ health and wellbeing, and provides opportunities for cultural tourism attracting visitors to our region and further stimulating creative industry development. “If you’re an individual, cultural group or organisation who has a creative idea to bring to your community together in a COVID safe way, I encourage you to apply.” The following rounds are now open: • Round One is currently open and closes on Friday 20 November 2020. To be eligible for funding, the events, programs and activities
must occur between 1 December 2020 and 28 February 2021. • Round Two is currently open and closes on Friday 11 December. To be eligible for funding, the events, programs and activities must occur between 1 March 2021 to 30 June 2021. • Round Three closes on 13 March 2021 funding events, programs and activities from 1 July 2021 to 31 October 2021. For more information please contact Council’s Arts and Cultural Programs Officer on 1300 ISAACS (1300 472 227) for advice on submitting your application. Application forms can be found at www.isaac.qld. gov.au/community/radf-grants The Regional Arts Development Fund is a partnership between the Queensland Government and Isaac Regional Council to support local arts and culture in regional Queensland. Through having a well-managed RADF, Council is achieving some of the goals set out in its Arts and Cultural Action Plan 2018-2022.
ENERGY OF CLERMONT’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 Clermont 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.
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“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. “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.
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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 mum-anddad enterprises through these difficult times.” The Isaac Community Chest Fund – made possible through Anglo American BHP, Civeo and Aquila Resources/South32 – has already 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.
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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 Citizen of the Year (age 27+) o Young Citizen of the Year (aged 16-26) o Community Event of the Year o Corporate Community Contribution of the Year Local Awards - Individual or Group Achievement Medallions: o Sport o Achievement o Culture/Arts o Community Business Medallion 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.
PUBLIC NOTICES RURAL ROAD RE-SHEETING WORKS, PEAKVALE ROAD Isaac Regional Council advises residents of re-sheeting road works to be carried out along a section of Peakvale Road from:
Council advises motorists to maintain caution on the road during the works and follow any traffic control and road signage in place at the site.
Monday 9 November to Monday 30 November 6.30am to 5:30pm Weather permitting
Motorists are advised to expect minor delays with delivery of materials to site.
The re-sheeting works will occur on a 7.8km section of Peakvale Road located approximately 13km from the Rubyvale Road intersection.
The works are part of the 2020/21 Rural Resheeting program which is occurring across the Isaac Region. Council apologises for any inconvenience.
A map is available here: https://bit.ly/2IjjOOT
2020-21 FLYING FOX SEASON UPDATE #2, ISAAC REGION - 5 NOVEMBER Flying foxes migrate into Isaac region townships between September and April each year which is a part of a greater yearly migration across the Australian eastern coast. Flying foxes are protected wildlife in Queensland under the Nature Conservation Act 1992, with some species classified as endangered. It is important to note that Australian flying foxes DO NOT carry the COVID-19 coronavirus. CLERMONT Isaac Regional Council advises that Centenary Park will be partially closed, and the western public access gate temporarily closed from: Thursday, 5 November 2020 Until further notice
Council understands the impact on park users and is undertaking planning to minimise disruptions to park users in the future. Temporary fencing will be constructed this week to isolate a roost of up to 80,000 little red flying foxes that have progressively grown since their arrival since September. The temporary fencing is necessary to minimise risks of falling tree limbs on park users. The roost is away from residential backyards, in the trees on the south bank of Hoods Lagoon (corner of Capella and Lime streets). This site is considered a protected roost, under Queensland Government legislation. As flying foxes have used this site for breeding and rearing young, this has impacted on the potential vegetation management.
CLERMONT SPORTS GROUND GRANDSTAND ONGOING CLOSURE Isaac Regional Council advises Clermont residents the sports ground grandstand on Rubyvale Road will be closed from Saturday, 14 November 2020.
Saturday, 14 November 2020 Until Late-January 2021 Weather Permitting
The closure is due to the grandstand undergoing a refurbishment to upgrade the facility to a compliant standard.
Sports Ground users are advised to maintain distance and abide by signage in place during the works.
Grandstand refurbishment works are expected to occur:
Council apologises for any inconvenience and thanks the community for their patience.
PUBLIC NOTICES CLERMONT URBAN AND RURAL ROAD RESEALING WORKS Isaac Regional Council wishes to advise Clermont residents that bitumen road resealing works will be occurring on urban and rural streets in Clermont as per below: •
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During this time, Council strongly advises residents not to park their vehicles on the street. Traffic control contractors will be on-site directing traffic during the works. Motorists are advised to expect minor delays.
Motorists are asked to maintain caution on the road during the works and to follow any directional signage in place at the site. The works are part of the 2020/21 Urban and Rural Reseals Program with upgrades happening across the Isaac region. Council apologises for any inconvenience or disruption these works may cause. If you require further information about the project, please contact Customer Service Centre available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week on 1300 ISAACS (1300 472 227).
PIONEER ROAD PAVEMENT AND SEAL WORKS - HAVE YOUR SAY As part of Isaac Regional Council’s Infrastructure Road Planning, Pioneer Road has been identified for possible future upgrading to a sealed road in stages subject to funding availability. Feedback is welcome now until to Monday, 16 November 2020. The initial section under consideration based on current road use is from Clermont-Alpha Road to the Bullhead Road intersection, approximately 21.3km. Consideration will also be given from Bullhead Road through to the steel grid bridge across Mistake Creek (2km) based on maintenance costs. To maximise the seal lengths, Council is proposing
to construct a 4m wide bitumen sealed on a 7m wide formation. Make your views count and have your say by: •
Visiting speakup.isaac.qld.gov.au and completing the public survey online
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Collecting a hard copy of the public survey from Isaac Regional Council’s Clermont Council Office and lodging your completed form at Council’s Clermont Office or email it to records@isaac.qld.gov.au
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Calling Isaac Regional Council on 1300 47 22 27 to provide your comments over the phone
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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MacDonald Street, Dysart
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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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COMMUNITY CONTRIBUTION CELEBRATE QLD AGTECH MONTH IN NOVEMBER 2020 Qld AgTech Month (QAM) 2020 has officially launched, celebrating the ever-growing AgTech community of big thinkers, forward planners and invested innovators who call Queensland home. The annual awareness month kicked off with a virtual gathering of key AgTech leaders, farmers and invested innovators from all over the state for a webinar focused on digital solutions for agricultural enterprises and how Queenslanders can start or advance their own AgTech journey. QAM launch webinar host, fifth-generation farmer and founder of Agrihive, James Walker, said AgTech was fast becoming a crucial part of Queensland’s agricultural and economic landscape. “Qld AgTech Month is a celebration of the ingenuity, resilience and agility of our home-grown Queensland AgTech community, and acknowledges the fact that AgTech is tipped to become Australia’s next $100 billion industry,” Mr. Walker said. “Now in its second year, QAM is all about showcasing local innovations that will benefit Queensland agriculture and encourage overseas investors to investigate the potential of the state’s AgTech sector. “To celebrate and take advantage of this opportunity, the Qld AgTech Cluster, Agrihive and Department of Agriculture and Fisheries (DAF) joined forces to hear from key regional Qld innovators and leaders who generously shared their wealth of practical experience and expert AgTech knowledge. “Bryce Camm from Camm Agricultural Group and Beef Australia 2021 outlined the opportunities for digital transformation and showcasing Queensland AgTech on a global stage. Jerome Leray from InFarm and winner of the 2020 Emerging Leader Award at the Queensland Agriculture Awards, gave valuable insights into engaging professional services to support agribusinesses. “Kym Hellmuth of Glenelg Cattle Company offered a producer’s perspective on the benefits and challenges to giving AgTech a go, and DAF’s Paul Stewart explored in detail the upcoming technologies on the horizon. “Kylee Carpenter from Food Agility CRC talked
through using Queensland AgTech Finder to find local suppliers. Sonya Comiskey from the AgFrontier Regional AgTech Catalyst Program, an initiative of the Central Highlands Development Corporation, introduced its exciting QAM events including the AgTech Innovation Mission to Brisbane and BeefTech 2020.” Mr Walker said the AgTech space in Queensland is remarkable, with developments making impacts not just here, but nationally and on the global stage. “Queensland is at the forefront of many of the cutting-edge developments in AgTech. We’ve got unique issues, circumstances and conditions, and agribusinesses across the state are innovating and finding solutions that have the potential to add value for the sector locally, national and internationally. “If you’re in agriculture, technology, innovation or entrepreneurship, Queensland’s the place to be. We encourage anyone interested in AgTech to get involved by going to the QAM website to learn more.” Queensland AgTech Month is celebrated throughout the month of November each year. To find out more and to access the QAM 2020 launch webinar visit www.qldagtechmonth.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 PRIMARY SCHOOL STUDENT OF THE WEEK AWARDS TERM 4, WEEK 4 Prep: Lincoln Gimm - The reverence and respect that you showed at Mass on Wednesday. I was very proud of the way you listened beautifully to all the readings and answered the responses. After Mass it was wonderful to hear you asking Sister Helen questions to seek more knowledge on the features of the Church. Keep up the amazing work Lincoln. Year 1: Neva Wass - The hard work you have put into improving your reading skills. I am so impressed with how confidently you are decoding unknown words and fluently reading known words. You should be so proud of how far you have come. Keep being the superstar that you are! Year 2: Scarlett Hamill - The focus and independence you have shown this week with all learning tasks. You have been completing your work quickly and quietly, without any help. Thank you for being patient and checking over your work while you are waiting for your friends to finish. Keep it up, Scarlett! McKinley Waters - The hard work you put in every day to complete each task to the best of your ability. You always extend yourself to make sure your work is neat and that you have answered all the questions. You are showing confidence when reading, and enthusiasm for all learning tasks. Keep it up, McKinley! Year 3: Daisy Harms - The amazing writing you have been doing during English. You clearly demonstrate the ability to write a narrative poem with some humorous qualities, to portray your voice in writing.
Your writing is very inspirational to your peers. Keep up the great work! Year 4: Hollie Foot - the outstanding poems you have written thus far during our poetry unit. Your ability to write with so much creative flair is amazing. Mrs Murray and Mrs Challacombe look forward to being entertained by more of your fabulous poems in the weeks ahead. Year 5: Ruby Johnson - The excellent teamwork skills and positive attitude you demonstrated at camp. It was wonderful watching you try to give everything a go despite your injury. Even though you could not participate in all the fun activities, you were always there cheering your peers on and showing them support. Amazing work! Year 6: Paxton Zoutenbier - Your hard work and determination on your English assessment planning. As Making Jesus Real soon as the assessment went God Moments : Nate Blackburn and Neva home you set to work and Wass your Cinderella story sounds amazing so far. Keep up the great work Pax!
DATE CLAIMERS 2020 NOVEMBER 14 Clermont Community Markets 14 Clermont Bears - Wilko’s Road to Recovery fundraiser event 17 Clermont Cattle Sale
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Bendemeer Braford and Composite Bull Sale
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Rose Harris Park Markets
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Clermont Tigers Jnr Soccer AGM
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Clermont Cattle Sale
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Clermont Race Club - Race Day
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DECEMBER 04 Clermont Christmas in the Park
ON THE SHELF
STORYTIME IS BACK! StoryTime has returned to the Clermont Library but with some changes to ensure everyone is COVIDsafe.
Patrons are also welcome to recommend authors and titles to be added to the Isaac Libraries collection.
Two Story Time sessions will be held at the Clermont Library on Friday mornings and there is strictly a limit of 12 attendees (adults and children) per session.
E-RESOURCES
Sessions will each be 20 minutes long and due to Covid-19 restrictions, there will be no craft.
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.
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.
You don’t even need to visit a library to sign-up. You can join online at: www.isaac.qld.gov.au/isaac-libraries
As Clermont Library has a Covidsafe capacity of 15 patrons at a time, other patrons may find the library has reached capacity while Story Time is in session.
NEW BOOKS
If this is the situation, we ask that patrons either wait until Story Time is over or try to schedule their visit to later in the day.
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The Godmothers by Monica McInerney
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Balkan Glory by Julian Stockwin
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The Coast-To-Coast Murders by James Patterson and J D Barker
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The Survivors by Jane Harper
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A Song for the Dark Times by Ian Rankin
The first session will be held at 9.30am and the second session follows at 10.45am.
WHAT DO YOU RECOMMEND? Do you have a favourite author but want to read books by similar authors? Just ask the friendly library staff and they can help. Are you wanting to read a new release but unsure if the library has it? Just ask the friendly library staff and they can advise you on whether it is in the Isaac Libraries Collection and can arrange an interlibrary loan if it is at another branch of the Isaac Libraries. Are you wanting to read a particular genre, like Australiana? Ask the friendly library staff for recommendations. Library staff always welcome feedback from patrons about books they’ve read as it helps with other patrons’ enquiries.
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. Contributed by Laura Crichton, Clermont Library
SPORTS NEWS GOLF NEWS Sunday 8 November Played Captains Team against Presidents Team. The Captains team won which consisted of J. Wood, P. Battle, M. Lestone, B. Moller and B. Faint.
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.
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.
COMMUNITY NEWS CLERMONT GOLD AND COAL FESTIVAL COMMITTEE - 2020 SENIORS CHRISTMAS LUNCHEON It is with great sadness and disappointment that we announce we will not be holding the Community and Business sponsored Seniors Citizens Christmas Luncheon for this year 2020. Due to the conditions of Covid 19, restrictions and plans within venues we could not provide for the numbers that would normally attend. On behalf of the Committee we would like to wish all Seniors a very Merry Christmas and a great new year and look forward to the event being run again next year. Contributed by Clermont Gold and Coal Festival Committee
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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, 8 November - 8am Sunday, 15 November - 8am Sunday, 22 November – 6am Sunday, 28 November 6pm 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.
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REGIONAL ARTS DEVELOPMENT FUND
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ROUND ONE
NOW OPEN AND CLOSES ON FRIDAY 20 NOVEMBER 2020
TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR FUNDING, THE EVENTS, PROGRAMS AND ACTIVITIES MUST OCCUR BETWEEN 1 DECEMBER 2020 AND 28 FEBRUARY 2021.
ROUND TWO
CURRENTLY OPEN AND CLOSES ON FRIDAY 11 DECEMBER.
TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR FUNDING, THE EVENTS, PROGRAMS AND ACTIVITIES MUST OCCUR BETWEEN 1 MARCH 2021 TO 30 JUNE 2021.
ROUND THREE
NOW OPEN AND CLOSES ON 13 MARCH 2021
TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR FUNDING EVENTS, PROGRAMS AND ACTIVITIES MUST OCCUR FROM 1 JULY 2021 TO 31 OCTOBER 2021.
Creativity connects our people, powers communities by improving their residents’ health and wellbeing, and provides opportunities for cultural tourism attracting visitors to our region and further stimulating creative industry development.
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