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GAP ANALYSIS ON UNMET YOUTH NEEDS NOW UNDERWAY IN ISAAC Emergency and Long-Term Accommodation Moranbah service coordinator Tracy Chapman said giving young people an opportunity to voice their opinions about what would be most beneficial to meeting their needs is a powerful catalyst for change. “All young people need to have the opportunity to have their say, by doing so we understand their sense of belonging, mastery, independence, and generosity,” Ms Chapman said. “When youth needs are met in positive ways, they are likely to grow into contributing members of their families and the community.” Early engagement with young people has revealed concerns about self-esteem, bullying, mental health, schooling and a lack of training, higher education and employment opportunities.
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Izzy Turns, a youth member of the Isaac Youth Unmet Needs Advisory Group, said she cannot wait to see this project progress. “Being just one of the voices for the youth within our region provides great opportunities to guide the development of the project and ensure barriers for youth are identified for opportunity for change,” she said. Youth service providers, 10-18-years-olds and their parents can access the anonymous Isaac Youth Unmet Needs survey via the following link: speakup.isaac.qld.gov.au/isaac-youth-unmetneeds or by calling research coordinator Kelly McGrath on 0427 544 119. The online survey closes at midnight on Thursday, 31 December 2020, while youth interviews and focus group discussions will continue through February 2021. The Isaac Youth Unmet Needs final report will be published by June 2021.
DIG IT GARDEN WINNERS HAVE SPRING IN THEIR STEP FOR THE SUMMER A show stopping garden in Clermont has taken out the first ever Dig It, Isaac! competition. Isaac Regional Council in partnership with generous local businesses encouraged residents to get back to basics by starting a new garden or completing a project that’s been sitting on the todo list. Mayor Anne Baker, who was on the judging panel, said six winners from Clermont, Moranbah and Middlemount will share in prizes totalling $3700 with the prize money to be injected back into local Isaac businesses. “Congratulations to Janet Appleton for winning the best overall garden section with her jawdropping, colour popping garden oasis,” she said. “As the major prize winner, Janet walks away with $1000 to spend at local businesses through our Shop Isaac program. “A huge thank you to everyone for taking part in this competition. We received nearly 45 entries with six winners named which is a fantastic outcome given it’s the first regional competition Council has run. “I would like to acknowledge the amazing support from our local sponsors. We could not have done
this without your incredible help. We’re hoping to grow this competition every Spring.” The following winners are: • Best overall garden sponsored by High Country Mitre 10, Moranbah Janet Appleton, Clermont • Best edible garden sponsored by Home Timber and Hardware, Dysart Wayne and Karen Pidgeon, Clermont • Best drought resistant garden sponsored by Clermont Agencies Lorraine Tonkin, Moranbah • Best grown from seeds garden sponsored by Isaac Regional Council Jodie Crawter, Middlemount • Best potted garden sponsored by Glenden Hardware and Rural Ruby Madden, Moranbah • Best school, kindy or daycare garden sponsored by Middlemount Rural Traders C&K Clermont Kindergarten For more information on Shop Isaac visit isaac.qld.gov.au/shop-isaac or call 1300 ISAACS (47 22 27).
Best overall garden: Janet
Appleton, Clermont
Best edible garden: Wayne and Karen Pidgeon, Clermont
Best drought resistant garden: Lorraine Tonkin, Moranbah
Best grown from seeds garden: Jodie Crawter, Middlemount
Best potted garden: Ruby Madden, Moranbah
Best school, kindy or daycare garden: C&K Clermont Kindergarten
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. “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.”
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.
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.”
ISAAC REGIONAL COUNCIL WINS STATEWIDE AWARD Isaac Regional Council has won a major Statewide environment and sustainability award for its management of water, waste and wastewater. The Institute of Public Works Engineering Australasia (Queensland) this week announced Isaac Regional Council as winner of its 2020 Award of Excellence for Environment & Sustainability. Mayor Anne Baker said the award was recognition of the Council’s determination to strive for environmental sustainability and efficiency in its operations and services. “I am proud of the Council staff who have implemented new procedures in dealing with water, waste and wastewater, and to receive this highly-prized Statewide award demonstrates their initiative and hard work have been acknowledged by their peers.” Mayor Baker said Isaac Regional Council made the decision in 2017 to develop and implement an Integrated Management System (IMS) to drive business performance, deliver continual improvement and maximise efficiency for essential services of water, wastewater and waste.
“Within three years, the Directorate achieved its vision and attained Integrated Management System certification to the global standards of ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management System, ISO 14001:2015 Environmental Management System and Australian Standards AS 4801:2001 OH&S Management System. “This initiative has led to the enhanced long-term sustainability of the Water & Waste Directorate in delivering essential services, enabled the thinking of doing more with the same, whilst maintaining the highest safety, quality and environmental standards. “The Isaac Region is home to more than 20,000 people across eight communities, spanning a geographic area approaching the size of Tasmania. Due to its size and dispersed population centres, Council faces many unique challenges in managing its essential services of water, wastewater and waste. “The IMS saw a streamlined approach taken to doing business by reducing duplication of documentation, implementing systematic processes and ongoing monitoring of targets and objectives. This puts the Water and Waste
ISAAC REGIONAL COUNCIL WINS STATEWIDE AWARD CONT’D Directorate at the forefront of delivering best practice outcomes. “The IMS gives the Directorate a roadmap for improvement and efficiency and is helping drive a significant change in culture, processes and
enhanced delivery of products and services to the community. “It is wonderful to see this recognised with the top Statewide award in the field.”
COUNCIL TO IMPLEMENT COVID RECOVERY PLAN Isaac Regional Council has approved a milliondollar COVID-19 strategic recovery plan to be implemented over the next two years. Mayor Anne Baker said the plan – unanimously adopted at the recent Council meeting – has 50 separate strategies to be applied across the Isaac Region. “This longer-term Strategic Recovery Plan complements our shorter-term Tactical and Strategic COVID Response and Recovery framework implemented back in March, in the very early days of the COVID-19 pandemic,” Mayor Baker said. “That emergency plan – with three packages of support – has been very effective but we always anticipated Council would be developing a longer-term Strategic Recovery Plan. “Now that the initial packages of support and stimulus response measures have been delivered, we are moving to implement the recovery plan. “The new plan contains 50 separate strategies, including: • employ an economic and business resilience co-ordinator; • encourage increased supply of locally-based goods and services for Council projects; • attract further business investment; • further promote the “Shop Isaac” campaign;
• reduce compliance and administration costs; • enhance tourism opportunities; and • encourage and support business and community organisations. “Importantly, it builds on Council’s existing fiveyear Economic Development Framework, and Tourism Strategy and Business Support Strategy, and provides resourcing and capacity to bring forward a substantial body of that work into the next 18 to 24 months. “In summary, Council’s COVID-19 Strategic Recovery Plan will work to maintain strong communities across Isaac by focusing on business resilience, developing the regional tourism sector, maintaining Council’s sustainability, continuing disaster recovery functions under the Disaster Management Plan, growing community resilience and advocating to third parties for initiatives not within Council’s direct control. “Council has budgeted $1 million specifically to fund the Strategic Recovery Plan.” Mayor Baker added that the plan would be reviewed next year, and amended if necessary, to ensure it remained relevant. Also, while she did not anticipate there would be a second wave of COVID infections in Queensland, if that did occur Council would immediately review the plan and respond appropriately.
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.”
ART FUND OPENS TO CONNECT CREATIVES TO THE COMMUNITY CONT’D 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.
PUBLIC NOTICES CHRISTMAS LIGHTS COMPETITION OPEN Isaac Regional Council would like to advise the Isaac region Christmas Lights Competition is now open. The Christmas Lights Competition is once again open to residents in Clermont, Dysart, Glenden, Middlemount, Moranbah, Nebo and on the Isaac Coast. Council has partnered with Dysart Community Support Group, Moranbah’s community radio station 4RFM and Clermont’s Scripture Union to coordinate the competition in those towns. Please see the below table for more information. Information about closing dates, judging times and prizes for each community are available on Council’s Speak Up Isaac at speakup.isaac.qld.gov.au or Council’s website isaac.qld.gov.au.
Residents wishing to light up their local competition by entering their home or business can find all the details at speakup.isaac.qld.gov.au/christmas-lightscompetition-2020 or by contacting one of the listed community organisations. Location
Entry Dates
Judging Dates
Clermont (Scripture Union)
11 November - 11 15 & 16 December December Register your display with Scripture Union
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. A map is available here: https://bit.ly/2IjjOOT
The works are part of the 2020/21 Rural Resheeting program which is occurring across the Isaac Region. Council apologises for any inconvenience.
PUBLIC NOTICES 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 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 updated information below: •
6am - 6pm, each day
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Weather permitting
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Friday, 27 November 2020, Herschel Street
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Saturday, 28 November 2020, Golden Downs Road
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).
ISAAC REGION AUSTRALIA DAY AWARD NOMINATIONS OPEN Isaac Regional Council wishes to advise residents that the 2021 Isaac Region Australia Day Award nominations are open. Residents are encouraged to nominate by Sunday, 30 November 2020. The 2021 Australia Day Award categories are: Regional Awards •
Citizen of the Year (age 27+)
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Young Citizen of the Year (aged 16-26)
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Community Event of the Year
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Corporate Community Contribution of the Year
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Local Awards - Individual or Group Achievement Medallions
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Sport
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Achievement
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Culture/Arts
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Community Business Medallion
The Australia Day Awards are a chance to celebrate our pure people power. They 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. For more information on the selection criteria and to nominate, visit speakup.isaac.qld.gov.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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Watering permitted 5am to 9am and 5pm to 9pm on watering days (as below) using a:
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Hand-held hose
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Automated Irrigation System (garden beds only, no grassed areas)
Watering Days •
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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PIANO TREE PROJECT Strong Minds, Strong Community Clermont, QLD Mind Body Connection, Clermont Mind body connection workshop for the Self empowerment of Teens (For Teens aged between 14 and under 17) The 3 hour workshop includes activities and exercises from Louise Hay’s - Heal your Life philosophies. Throughout the workshop Teens will gain a greater understanding of how the mind body connection effects all areas of their lives. At the end of the workshop they will have the skills and tools to create a new story for their future. “Self approval and self acceptance are the keys to positive changes” Louise Hay Session: Sunday the 13th December @ 11.00am Facilitated by Sharon Jensen QCWA Hall 28 Sirius Street Clermont
Mind body connection workshop for Adults The 3 hour workshop includes activities and exercises from Louise Hay’s - Heal your Life philosophies. Throughout the workshop participants will explore how the mind body connection affects their everyday life. At the end of the workshop the participant will have the skills and tools to move forward and achieve their dreams. “What we believe about ourselves and life becomes true for us” Louise Hay Session: Sunday the 13th December 2020 @ 1.00pm Facilitated by Sharon Jensen QCWA Hall 28 Sirius Street Clermont
Tickets can be booked by calling Sharon Jansen on 0429 831 931 An initiative funded by the Queensland Government Tackling Regional Adversity through Integrated Care grant program.
Position Vacant: Casual Cleaner/Cook Clermont Haulage is looking for a Casual Cleaner/Cook for approx. 20 hrs a week – including weekend work $25.00 per hr - Immediate start Please email resume to: hr@clermontgroup.com.au
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Keeping Your distance. Help stop the spread of coronavirus by keeping your distance.
Remember, don’t shake hands or exchange physical greetings. Wherever possible stay 1.5 metres apart and practise good hand hygiene, especially after being in public places.
Together we can help stop the spread and stay healthy. Advice regarding Coronavirus (COVID-19) will change regularly. Keep up to date. Visit health.gov.au
ISAAC REGIONAL COUNCIL
AUSTRALIA DAY AWARDS The Australia Day Awards are a chance to celebrate our pure people power. They 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.
2021 REGIONAL AWARDS CITIZEN OF THE YEAR
YOUNG CITIZEN OF THE YEAR
Aged 27 years or over as at 26 January 2021. Recognises outstanding members of the community for their personal endeavours, achievements and community input.
Aged 16–26 years as at 26 January 2021. Recognises young citizens for their personal endeavours, achievements and community input.
COMMUNITY EVENT OF THE YEAR To be presented to the individual or group who has staged the most outstanding community event during the year. The event had to involve and must be a significant contribution to the Isaac Region’s community.
CORPORATE COMMUNITY CONTRIBUTION OF THE YEAR Recognises both large corporations operating in Isaac Region and/or small to medium enterprises (SMEs) for significant events and/or initiatives which better the community.
2021 LOCAL AWARDS ACHIEVEMENT MEDALLION Recognises individuals or groups who demonstrate genuine passion, selflessness and undertake significant endeavours to better their community.
CULTURE/ARTS MEDALLION Recognises individuals or groups involved in the region’s rich cultural and arts community.
SPORTS MEDALLION
COMMUNITY BUSINESS MEDALLION
Recognises the committed sportsperson, coach, administrator, official, or organisation and club whose actions inspire and encourage others and enrich the community through sport.
Recognises independent small to medium enterprises (SMEs) principally based in Isaac region which undertake significant endeavours to better their local community.
GENERAL CONDITIONS OF ENTRY - accurate as of 11 September 2020. 1. Isaac Regional Council accepts all award nominations in good faith and in the genuine spirit of the Australia Day Awards, which is to recognise the achievements of community members and organisations. 2. Individual nominees must be an Australian Citizen and resident of the Isaac Regional Council Local Government Area at the time of nomination. 3. Nominees can be nominated for both a regional-level award and one local award category on the same nomination form (where applicable). 4. Nominations will not be accepted if the individual or group received an award the previous year. 5. All nominations must have one nominator and one referee and include a summary of at least 100 words (dot points are acceptable) about the nominee. 6. Citizen of the Year nominees must be aged 27 years or older as at 26 January of the following year. 7. Young Citizen of the Year nominees must be aged 16–26 years as at 26 January of the following year. 8. Nominees aged under 18 as at 26 January of the following year will require consent of a parent or guardian to be considered. 9. Where Council believes there is a question over the validity of the nomination, it may elect to contact the nominator, referee or nominee directly for clarification. 10. Council maintains the right to exclude any nomination it considers would diminish the integrity of Council and/or the awards without recourse, which includes a criminal history involving conviction for any indictable offence. 11. Council may consider nominations under an alternate award category should it deem there is merit. 12. Council reserves the right to vary the terms and conditions of the awards program at any time at its absolute discretion.
NOMINATE ONLINE
@ speakup.isaac.qld.gov.au
CLERMONT HISTORICAL CENTRE
CLERMONT LIGHTS UP Summer temperatures can sizzle over 40 degrees Celsius in Clermont and we all wonder how people ever lived without air conditioners.
ON THIS DAY….61 YEARS AGO November 21, 1959 Double Celebration For New ‘High Top’
You can’t run the air conditioner or the TV or the fridge without power and if the battery goes flat on your mobile phone, you definitely need power to recharge it and connect with the world again.
If you received a high school education in Clermont between 1958 and 1989, you would have attended the Clermont Secondary Department or ‘High Top’.
Then came Tuesday, November 25, 1930 – the momentous occasion for Clermont when at 7pm the light from the Clermont Power House was officially switched on.
opened on Saturday, November 21, marking an educational milestone at Clermont.
Mrs T H Ricketts, wife of Cr T H Ricketts, had the honour of flicking on the switch.
Director General of Education, Mr H G Watkin, officially opened the Clermont Secondary Department and after the official ceremony, tours of the new classrooms were held.
The Secondary Department was attached to the Clermont State School and until 1983, students could Until 1930, Clermont residents lived without power connection and were mostly reliant on lamps to light only study to Year 10. Years 11 and 12 were introduced up their homes at night, run kerosene fridges to store in 1984 and 1985 respectively. perishable food and use a copper boiler for washing. The Clermont Secondary Department was officially
A dance was held at the town hall following the official proceedings and the United Orchestra played until midnight. The Country Women’s Association sold soft drinks to add to their linen fundraiser for the Clermont Hospital.
No longer did children have to study away from home for a high school education.
The inaugural Clermont Secondary Department’s Speech Night Ceremony was held the previous night with a large crowd in attendance.
Gordon Pullar won the waltzing competition and received a box of chocolates as the prize.
The Speech Night Ceremony was held in a small hall created by pushing back partitions in three classrooms.
The Peak Downs Telegram touted the Crossley oil engines installed at the Clermont Power House as ‘beautiful specimens of British engineering skill’.
Director General of Education, Mr H G Watkin spoke and Regional Director of Education for Central Queensland, Mr E F Gutekunst presented the prizes.
The power house itself was regarded as state-of theart and had 100 consumers connected to it. Clermont’s streets were now light up at night.
Barbara Reid was named the Girl Dux and Bevan Gaudry was the Boy Dux.
The Clermont Power House was decommissioned after Clermont was connected to the State power grid.
The annual Speech Night was a tradition that the Clermont Secondary Department held onto for 30 years until the Secondary Department was upgraded to a high school in 1990.
The Clermont Power House is now the home of the Clermont Men’s Shed.
The Speech Night was replaced by an afternoon Awards Ceremony held during school hours.
ON THE SHELF
LIBRARY CAPACITY INCREASED Good news – Isaac Libraries have had their patron capacity increased under the latest stage of Queensland’s Roadmap to Easing Restrictions. The Clermont Library’s capacity under public health directives has been increased from 15 persons to a maximum of 30 (or 1 person per 2 square metres). COVIDSafe protocols, including the collection of visitor information for contact tracing purposes, continue to be adhered to.
STORY TIME IS BACK! The return of StoryTime has been enthusiastically welcomed by the ‘littlest library lovers’ and their families. There have been some changes to the StoryTime sessions to ensure everyone is COVIDsafe.
HAVE YOU ‘MET’ BOLINDA BORROWBOX? Bolinda BorrowBox is very popular with many Isaac Libraries patrons but BorrowBox is wanting to meet more patrons. BorrowBox allows patrons to borrow e-books and eAudiobooks, which can be downloaded through the BorrowBox Library App on to a mobile device and read or listened to at your leisure anywhere and at any time. Isaac Libraries BorrowBox users have access to hundreds of titles of both e-books and eAudiobooks. If you would like to know more about BorrowBox, visit your local Isaac Library and have a chat with the friendly staff, who will help you to sign up.
NEW BOOKS •
There are now two sessions held and as there is a strict limitation on the number of attendees per session, bookings are essential and can be made by phoning the Clermont Library on 4846 3746.
The House of a Hundred Whisperers by Graham Masterton
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A Time For Mercy by John Grisham
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Summer on a Sunny Island by Sue Moorcroft
If you do book but are unable to attend, please notify the library so that the space can be booked by another patron.
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Trust No One by Debra Webb
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The Sea Gate by Jane Johnson
There is strictly a limit of 12 attendees (adults and children) per session.
E-RESOURCES
The first session is held at 9.30am and the second session follows at 10.45am. Sessions will each be 20 minutes long and due to Covid-19 restrictions, there will be no craft. Places will be limited to one session, per family, per week.
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. You don’t even need to visit a library to sign-up. You can join online at: www.isaac.qld.gov.au/isaac-libraries Contributed by Laura Crichton, Clermont Library
SPORTS NEWS GOLF NEWS Sunday 22 November Game sponsored by Isaac Regional Council. Winner: W. Marr Runner-up: C. Beale Next week is the AGM, 10am on Sunday 29 November at the Clubhouse.
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.
COMMUNITY NEWS CLERMONT RAG LAST 2020 EDITION The Clermont Rag will take a break over the festive season, with the last edition for the year on Friday, 11 December 2020. It will return on Friday, 15 January 2021. 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
RELIGIOUS NOTICES UNITING CHURCH No Services from 20th December to 24th January in Clermont. No Services from 27th December to 10th January in Capella. No Christmas services by UC, please attend other denominations. 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 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, 28 November 6pm Sunday 6 December – 8am Saturday 12 December – 6pm Sunday 20 December – 8am Thursday 24 December (Christmas Eve) – 7.30pm Sunday 27 December – 8am Saint Mary’s Church is closed for private worship ANGLICAN CHURCH SERVICES ALL SAINTS’ CLERMONT Service Time 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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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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