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The Clermont Rag is a weekly publication circulated throughout the Isaac Region. The views expressed are not necessarily the views of the Isaac Regional Council or the Editor or the distributors. While every care has been taken in the preparation of The Clermont Rag, the Editor and distributors cannot accept responsibility for any errors or omissions, whether whole or in part, including those caused by negligence, in this publication. The Editor and distributors do not guarantee, and accept no legal responsibility whatsoever arising from or in connection to the accuracy, reliability, correctness or completeness of any material contained within this publication. To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, the Editor and distributors disclaim all responsibility and all liability for all expenses, losses, damages and costs you might incur arising out of, or in any way related to, the information being inaccurate or incomplete. Owing to space restrictions, the Editor reserves the right to edit long articles. The Clermont Rag does not take positions on any political issue, nor does it endorse any candidate.

The publication therefore does not print any advert, article or any submission which can be deemed to contain content of a political nature and reserves the right to remove any advert, article or submission prior to publication. Further, any advert, article or submission must be ethical and professional in all dealings and the Editor reserves its unfettered right to confirm or delete listings as required.

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All paid advertisements must be paid for prior to printing. Unpaid ads will not be printed. Payment is to be made at the Council Office or by contacting 1300 ISAACS (1300 472 227) and speaking with a customer service officer. No accounts will be issued.

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Colour advertising in the Rag will be limited. If you require colour advertising then booking in advance is advisable. Please ensure that all items are emailed prior to the closing time of 5pm Monday in word or as a pdf or jpeg file. Email your Clermont Rag items to therag@isaac.qld.gov.au Please note: a Privacy Form is required to be completed before any item can be published in the Clermont Rag.

NOTE: Any not for profit organisations are permitted one only black and white 1/8 advert (10.5cmx7.5cm) free of charge for any one event.

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.

234.78 Hectares (580.14 Acres) Freehold

Tony Hoch 0448 831 553 Jake Passfield 0488 588 044 Office Phone (07) 4983 1555 www.hochandwilkinson.com

Member for Burdekin, Dale Last, says we all have a part to play to keeping each other safe on our roads.

EMERGENCY FUNDS AWARDED TO COMMUNITY GROUPS

I recently received the half yearly report on road safety and to say it made for scary reading would be an understatement.

In the first five months of 2020, 91 lives have been lost on Queensland roads and, frankly, that is 91 lives too many. And, to make matters worse, despite the reduction in traffic due to COVID-19 there have been more fatalities than for the same period last year. As a former Police Officer, I know that there are many causes of traffic accidents.

We all know about the “fatal five”: speeding, drink & drug driving, fatigue, seat belts and driver distraction & inattention. But these incidents keep happening. We all have a role to play in making our roads safer. As I said in parliament recently, if you observe anyone who is using any type of vehicle inappropriately, please take action! Take the keys off them, call the Police or do something else to keep them, their passengers and other road users safe. The other factor which plays a role in road accidents is the roads themselves. I make no apologies for being a strong advocate for more spending on roads throughout the electorate. When so much wealth is generated in our area, I think it’s only fair that we have safe roads. Roads like the Peak Downs Highway, May Downs Road and the Clermont-Alpha Road are just a few that are mentioned to me regularly. I find it alarming that some people were “upset” that I called for more funding for our roads but, despite what they may say, I will continue to fight for better roads.

I would like to publicly acknowledge the Isaac Regional Council for their Regional Floodway Program that aims to make roads in the area more resilient.

It is a great first step and something I am proud to support but we all have a role to play. If you know of a road that needs attention, please let me know. Feel free to email or phone the office or you can send a message via my Facebook page or my website.

You have my commitment that I will do my absolute best to deliver the roads that we deserve which comes with the added benefit of helping to boost our local economy. As always, I am here to help. If you need my assistance, please call the office on 1800 817 594 or send an email to burdekin@parliament.qld.gov.au. Please also remember that, although the risk may seem to have passed, we all need to ensure we are complying with personal hygiene and all other recommendations to ensure we beat the Coronavirus pandemic. Stay healthy and I look forward to seeing you soon.

Dale Last, Member for Burdekin

CLEAN HANDS SAVE LIVES

12 steps to successful everyday handwashing

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Wet hands with water.

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Apply enough soap to cover all hand surfaces.

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Lather thoroughly.

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Rub hands palm to palm.

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Rub hands palm to palm with ngers interlaced.

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Rub back of hand using the palm of the other with ngers interlaced.

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Duration of hand-wash

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Researchers think that if everyone washed their hands properly, about 1 million lives would be saved every year. 1

When performed correctly, hand hygiene results in a reduction of microorganisms on hands. Poor hand hygiene contributes to the spread of pathogens, which can cause health issues such as gastrointestinal and respiratory infections.

In a circular motion rub the tips of ngers in the palm of the opposite hand.

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Clean thumb by holding it in the other hand and rotating.

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Rub wrist with the opposite hand.

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Interlock ngers and rub back of ngers on opposite palms. Rinse hands with water. Dry hands with clean paper towel and use paper towel to turn o tap.

Please note: These guidelines are for social handwashing only, such as after toilet use and before touching food. This poster is not intended for use in clincal settings.

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HAVE YOUR SAY ON THE PROPOSED ISAAC REGION PLANNING SCHEME AT SPEAKUP.ISAAC.QLD.GOV.AU FROM 8 JUNE 2020 TO 6 JULY 2020

SHAPING OUR COMMUNITIES

Isaac Regional Council is seeking your final feedback on the proposed Isaac Region Planning Scheme. The proposed planning scheme is for our whole region, and it will guide our future development and growth. We have rural properties, towns, commercial and industrial precincts, coastal strips and offshore islands. This new plan’s vision is to meet the needs of a range of people and places. The scheme will shape the future of our region and we encourage you to have your say.