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WHEELS TURNING ON CLERMONT BMC TRACK CONSTRUCTION Construction work on Clermont’s new BMX trackhas started, supported by $200,000 from the Palaszczuk Government’s Works for Queensland program.
The track is being constructed by BMX Tracks Australia, a leader in developing competition tracks with experience delivering projects across Queensland. It will be capable of hosting state-level events.
The $445,000 project expected to be completed in March.
“State level BMX events will translate into more visitors coming to the region and spending money with local businesses,” Mr Dick said.
During a visit to the site, Acting Premier and Minister for State Development, Manufacturing, Infrastructure and Planning “Extra facilities such as site buildings and Cameron Dick said the 400-metre track grandstands are also planned for the future. would boost health and economic outcomes “With BMX racing now entrenched as an for the town. Olympic event, the popularity of this sport “Giving this project the green light ensures continues to rise, so who knows what future all the positive benefits of BMX riding will champions may get their start here in reach Clermont – both on and off the track,” Clermont.” Mr Dick said. Isaac Regional Council Mayor Anne Baker “This is a fantastic result for Clermont’s BMX acknowledged the important partnership riders, budding and established, and I am between the state government and council. sure we will see more locals taking up the sport and making new friends as a result of Continued page 2 ... this great community project.”
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“The new BMX track will be a welcome addition to the Clermont sporting precinct, which has previously benefited from Works for Queensland funding to renew our hardcourt facilities,” Ms Baker said. “It provides yet another venue for the youth of our wonderful region to enjoy a healthy and active lifestyle. “They will be able to energise their riding skills on a competition standard track, and perhaps we will see some champions of the future emerge.” Mr Dick said Works for Queensland is a shining example of state and local government working together for towns and cities right across the state.
“Thousands of Queensland families, particularly in areas doing it tough through drought or other climate impacts, are reaping the benefits of an economic boost and improved local infrastructure through Works for Queensland,” Mr Dick said. “Infrastructure like this BMX track also helps us create liveable and healthy communities – a key focus of our government.” Isaac Regional Council has received $3.37 million through the first two rounds of W4Q (2016-17 and 2017-19), funding 13 projects and creating 72 jobs (as of 30 Nov 2018).
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PLANS PUSH AHEAD FOR BEEFEDUP CLERMONT SHOWGROUNDS AND SALEYARDS
“That is why we’re pushing ahead with our $1 million election commitment to revitalise the showgrounds and saleyards. “We want to see another 150 years of memories made in Clermont, and as we celebrate the Year of Outback Tourism in 2019 we’ll keep promoting the best of the bush right across Queensland.” Isaac Regional Council Mayor Anne Baker said Clermont Showgrounds and the J.R. Turner Saleyards are important to the whole Isaac region. “We’re a region that feeds, powers and builds communities,” Ms Baker said.
As part of its Year of Outback Tourism celebrations, the Palaszczuk Government has announced the implementation plan for its $1 million revitalisation project for Clermont Showgrounds and Saleyards precinct. Delivering on a 2017 election commitment, the plan will be rolled out in two phases, with funded works to be undertaken by Isaac Regional Council and completed by the end of 2019. The initial phase will take place in the first half of 2019, focusing on urgent electrical, water and IT upgrades, while further site improvements will be made in the second half of the year, guided by a 20-year masterplan currently being developed. Acting Premier and Minister for State Development, Manufacturing, Infrastructure and Planning Cameron Dick said maintaining the precinct was vital to ensure the district’s big industries and events kept on booming for years to come. “These two sites are so important to the Isaac region – both for the commercial activities they support and the memories they create for the community,” Mr Dick said. “Clermont Show is one of Queensland’s oldest and most beloved regional events, last year celebrating its 150th anniversary, and the saleyards remain a significant trucking cattle centre for our state.
“Our colourful and historic town of Clermont is home to one of Queensland’s oldest regional agricultural shows, and we have a $212 million beef industry. “We’re eager to future-proof our iconic events and continue supporting our great beef industry.” Mr Dick said the first phase of project delivery will increase the sustainability and versatility of the precinct, to attract a wider range of activities on site, while the masterplan gives long-term security to both the showgrounds and saleyards. “This revitalisation project is a great example of state and local government working together to ensure the benefits from Queensland’s continued economic growth are felt in every corner of our state,” he said. “Beef and agriculture are the economic lifeblood of this region, and our government is proud to support Isaac Regional Council in making sure these facilities are top grade and able to meet the needs of these industries for years to come.” The $1 million funding commitment has been allocated through the Palaszczuk Government’s $150 million Jobs and Regional Growth Fund. Isaac Regional Council has also received $230,000 through the 2017-19 Works for Queensland program to replace the announcer’s box and grandstand ahead of this year’s Clermont Show.
PUBLIC NOTICES AUSTRALIA DAY CELEBRATIONS CLERMONT Isaac Regional Council is seeking Expressions of Interest from stall holders of arts and crafts, food and refreshments and entertainers to offer their services at: Australia Day Celebrations Centenary Park, Clermont Saturday January 26, 2019 5pm – 9pm This community event will be free of charge to the public enabling people to come together to celebrate what’s great about being an Aussie.
The event commences with a parade along Capella Street with traffic directed to the park where the celebrations take place. To register your interest or for more information please contact: Hayley Lyons, Place Officer Phone 0409 384 796 or email hayley.lyons@isaac.qld.gov.au Expressions of interest close 5pm AEST, Friday January 18, 2018.
This spectacular outdoor event gives us a chance to reflect on what we’ve achieved as a community and is sure to draw a large crowd.
CLERMONT LIBRARY PARK TEMPORARY CLOSURE Isaac Regional Council advises Clermont residents that it has closed the Herschel St park area adjacent to the Jacki Finger Library due to localised ground subsidence caused by an infrastructure failure. This was caused by the collapse of an underground water tank on the site and the impact is limited to this area only. Council is working to repair the affected area and return the park to service as quickly as possible. Council requests that people remain clear of the fenced off work zone for safety reasons until rectification works are completed.
CLERMONT CATTLE SALE TUESDAY 22th JANUARY 2019 9:00 AM START
1040 HEAD BOOKED 580 Steers (Featuring) 450 Brahman Cross Steers #7s & #8s (EU) 40 Brahman/Gelbvieh Cross Steers 8 – 10 Months 50 Simmental Cross Steers 8 – 10 Months 40 Droughtmaster Steers 8 – 10 Months 340 Heifers (Featuring) 60 Brahman Cross Heifers 8 – 10 Months (EU) 40 Brahman/Gelbvieh Cross Heifers 8 – 10 Months 90 Simmental Cross Heifers 8 – 10 Months 150 Droughtmaster Cross Heifers 8 – 10 Months
We apologise for any inconvenience caused. For further information please contact Council’s Customer Service Centre available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week on 1300 ISAACS (1300 472 227). Gary Stevenson PSM Chief Executive Officer
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CR JONES COLUMN A happy, healthy and positive New Year to everyone. I hope the holiday break (if you got one) went well and you are all refreshed and ready to start another year. Must say though, the weather I experienced in Ipswich over Christmas was an absolute joy. Not sure what it did here, but I dare say it was hot. Having to get back into work has been a bit of a shock after having done absolutely nothing for about eight days. It was great to spend the time with my family and get pampered. Bit of news on the work front is that as at the end January I will no longer be able to have my little office in the street. Many reasons, but the biggest of all is that our cattle cartage business is going through a massive upheaval with all the new rules and regulations coming into effect, which means I will have to devote more time to the family business. Axel is no shed dog, so he will also have to learn to adjust. No sitting on his lounge watching the cars and people go by. His entire life up to now has been mostly with me at the office. Of course, this does not mean that I will not make myself available through phone, email and face-to-face.
Just get in touch by phone or email and we will still be able to work things out with me coming in to town or make a time to see me at home. Would you believe that it has been almost three years since I set up my office and, during that time, I’ve tried very hard to make myself as accessible to you as I could. I will really miss the casual dropping in from all those that did and the people who called in and wanted to talk or make a complaint. For those who don’t have my council details, my email address is Lynette.Jones@isaac.qld.gov.au and phone number is (0429) 831 469. Hasn’t the rain been great but I do hope it continues to come as grass is starting to dry off already. Don’t forget that Australia Day is coming up and we are all hoping for a big and festive day in Clermont, so lock this one in the diary. That’s pretty much all for this fortnight. Until next time.......Lyn
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CLERMONT COMMUNITY NEWS END OF 2018 WRAP UP
December, 2018
Smarty Grant Wrap up Clermont Coal sponsored more than 30 community projects in 2018 through the Smarty Grant system! Sports clubs, schools, social clubs are amongst the recipients. Check out the full list below: Clermont Show Society
Postin a Message charity ride
Australian Futsal Association
Clermont Senior Rugby League
Clermont Artslink
Emerald Hospital
Clermont Men’s Shed Inc
Clermont Patchworkers and Quilters Inc
Clermont Netball Association
Ronald McDonald House North Queensland
Clermont State High School
Blair Athol Clermont Bowls club
Clermont Community Business Group
ManUp! Australia
Clermont Dolphins Swimming club
Clermont Junior Motorcycle club
Dolly's Dream Foundation
Central Highlands Wildlife Carers
Senior Citizens Christmas Lunch
Clermont Gold and Coal Festival
Clermont Rifle Association Incorporated
Postin a message Charity ride
Clermont Junior Golf
Life Church Christmas in the Park
Clermont Golf Club Clermont Junior Netball Association
Smiling for Smiddy - Clermont Dinner Clermont Clay Target Club
St Joseph P&F Clermont Rodeo
Clermont State High School Beef Expo
‘The Wake Up Call’
Hock & Wilkinson Beef expo
In October Clermont coal sponsored Paul Spinks to present his amazing mental health message ‘The Wake Up Call’ to the broader Clermont Community. It was a fascinating presentation and definitely ‘a wake up call!’
The 2018 Beef expo was held at the end of October and Clermont Coal was there to present the award for the ‘Pen of Store Steers’ division.
Rescue bags for wildlife Central Highlands Wildlife Carers was donated funds for materials to make rescue bags. These bags are handmade by a carer who then donates to anyone who would like to carry a bag in their vehicle. The bags contain vital supplies to help injured wildlife. The 2019 Clermont Coal Community Investment Program is now open for applications. This is an online application process, just follow the link https://glencore.smartygrants.com.au/2019ClermontOpenCut
Clermont Race Club The water sprinkler system was in desperate need of repair and with the help of a Smarty grant the Racing club now has the entire race course under sprinkler for the first time in more than 30 years. Mine representatives went out to see the sprinkler system in action. Clermont State High School Glencore sponsor three Scholarships to Year 12 students to aid with costs of attending their first year of University. The Scholarships are awarded to students who exhibited good academic results as well as community and school spirit. Six applications were received and were of such a high standard that Clermont Coal decided to sponsor the other 3 students with smaller Scholarships. Congratulations to Bailey Richardson, Shari Beale, Sarah Jones, Takaylah Francis, Erin Hawkins and Ruby Marshall!
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BOOKINGS
WELCOME! If you have recently moved to Clermont, visit the library to sign up for membership and see what the library offers. It’s not just about borrowing DVDs, audiobooks on CDs and paper-based books. You can also borrow e-books and digital audiobooks as well as access a range of e-resources through the Isaac Council website The library has printing and photocopying facilities and public computers with free internet access. Children’s programs are held several times a week.
SIGN UP FOR SUMMER READING CLUB Summer Reading Club (SRC) is a free program that inspires a child’s imagination and instils a love of reading and libraries in children. Isaac Libraries are participating in the Summer Reading Club Program during December and January. Curious Creatures – Discover New Worlds is the theme for Summer Reading Club 2018. SRC registrations can be made online at http://www. summerreadingclub.org.au/theclub or at the Clermont Library. Children who register through the library will receive a pack of SRC goodies. Clermont Library will hold SRC activities on Tuesday and Thursday mornings, from 10am to 11am, during January until the 2019 School Year starts. Activities are Tuesday, January 22 – Make a yarn monster; Thursday, January 24 – Aboriginal animal x-ray/dot art. Parents please note, children 12 years and under must be accompanied by an adult at all times when visiting the library, including during organised programs.
NO HOLIDAY FOR STORYTIME StoryTime sessions will continue to be held on Fridays from 9.30 to 10.30 am.
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Bookings are essential for all library programs and events. Please call Clermont Library on 4846 3746. Please note: Children 12 years and under must be accompanied by an adult at all times when visiting the library, including during organised programs.
BABY BOUNCE, RHYMETIME, STORYTIME AND CRAFT Rhymetime and Baby Bounce sessions will not be held during the December/January school holidays. STORYTIME AND CRAFT (0-5 years) This is held on Fridays from 9.30am to 10.30am. Bright, vibrant picture book tales come alive when read by library staff along with a simple craft activity which helps enhance fine motor skill development.
BE ENTERTAINED WITH KANOPY Kanopy is a new e-resource available to Isaac Libraries members through the libraries link on the council website. Kanopy offers library members free access to over 30,000 movies anywhere, anytime. Kanopy makes it easy to find and stream up to 10 films a month for free with an Isaac Library member number.
NEW ARRIVALS The Cosy Seaside Chocolate Shop by Caroline Roberts Shodow and Ice by Gena Showalter From the Ashes by Deborah Challinor Fire and Blood by George R R Martin The Sunflower Girl by Roasanna Chiofalo
AUSTRALIA DAY
C’mon Clermont, let’s celebrate this great country!
JOIN US AT CENTENARY PARK THANKS TO:
Celebrate and say thanks to those everyday community heroes during the Australia Day Awards ceremony followed by loads of family fun! WHEN:
Saturday January 26 | 5pm - 9pm
WHERE:
Centenary Park
WHAT’S ON:
Capella Street Parade 5pm | Free BBQ Live entertainment from Bareback Jumping castle | Market stalls
MORE INFO:
Call 1300 ISAACS (1300 472 227) or visit www.isaac.qld.gov.au/australiaday
The support provided by community groups, volunteers and sponsors.
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Clermont Junior Cricket 7-a-side cricket fundraiser
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Quota’s 2019 Annual High Tea Moranbah
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MEETING NOTICES CLERMONT & EMERALD BUFFALO CLUBS Meet at the Leo Hotel on the fourth Sunday of each month at 11am. For further information call 0408 060 291. CLERMONT PATCHWORK AND QUILTERS GROUP INC Monthly meeting held on the third Thursday of the month at 10am at 76 Capricorn Street, Senior Citizen’s Hall. New members and crafters welcome every Thursday and Saturday. For more information call President, Linda Allen on 0427 880 961. MEALS ON WHEELS CLERMONT Please note: Meetings will be now held at the Clermont Hospital meeting room. New members/volunteers are most welcome. For information contact Les on 0458 595 440.
FORUM COMMUNICATORS is a public speaking group based in Clermont. Meetings are held on the first Thursday of every month (except school holidays) 5.30pm to 6.30pm in the Grand Hotel Function Room. Guests welcome. For further information contact Debbie McCann on 4983 2063. CLERMONT COMMUNITY HOUSING AND OTHER SERVICES Monthly meetings held on the third Tuesday of the month at 5pm at Lagoona, 2 Lime Street. CLERMONT ARTSLINK Meetings are held every second Thursday of the month at the Pottery Hut from 6.30pm. MONASH LODGE A meeting of Monash lodge Inc will be held on Wednesday, February 13 at 4pm in the meeting room at the Clermont Hospital.
HEALTH, FITNESS AND SPORTS NEWS CLERMONT SPORTING SHOOTERS WANTING TO BECOME A MEMBER? Please contact Lloyd on 4983 2010 or Frances on 4983 1478.
You can also find us on Facebook @ SSAA Clermont Branch Inc.
We shoot on the first and third Sunday of every month.
The club will be holding a Firearm’s Safety Course on Saturday, February 2. If interested in attending please call Christine on 4983 2010. If no answer, please leave a message and she will get back to you?
Arrive at the range at 9.30am to commence shooting at 10am. Anyone who is interested in shooting rifles or pistols are welcome to attend.
RELIGIOUS NOTICES ANGLICAN CHURCH SERVICE ALL SAINTS’ CLERMONT
ST MARY’S CHURCH
Service times: Sundays 9am, Wednesdays 9.30am
Sunday 13 Sunday 20 Sunday 27
January 2019 Service times:
Crafternoon will be held each Wednesday afternoon in the Church Hall, commencing at 2pm. Please bring a piece of craft to work on and enjoy a chat and a cuppa.
8am 8am 8am
LIFE CHURCH
NEW CREATION FELLOWSHIP CLERMONT
Service time: Sundays, 9am Address: 58 Capella Street Office: Monday and Tuesday, 4983 2926 Ps Allan Kelly: 0417 095 918
‘Come as you are’ Service time: Sundays, 10am Address: Scouts Hall, Daintree Street Ps Trevor and Roxanne Cole: 4983 3980
Regular events: Mainly Music (0-5 years): Mondays, 9.15am Horse Riding: Wednesdays, 4pm - 5.30pm CLAW Youth: Fridays, 7pm - 9pm
UNITING CHURCH
UNITED CHURCH OF GOD (UCG) - CLERMONT Service time: Saturdays at 2pm Address: 80 Mimosa Street Contact: Ken Murrary (Elder) 0487 408 889 Website: ucg.org | beyondtoday.tv
Address: Cnr Daintree and Capricorn Streets. Contact: Rev Anne Nixon 4983 3484
Service time: Sundays, 8am Address: Cnr Capella and Box Streets Website: clermontcapellauc.org.au
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