CLERMONT RAG THURSDAY MARCH 29, 2018
PURE PEOPLE POWER ENERGISES QUEEN’S BATON RELAY IN ISAAC The residents of Isaac region helped to energise the Queen’s Baton Relay during it’s visit to Nebo, Coppabella, Moranbah and Clermont.
“On this journey, I saw young and old working together to carry the baton. People like centenarian Bill Bruce, who at 101 years of age, was the oldest batonbearer in the relay,” she said.
Isaac Regional Council Mayor Anne Baker said she couldn’t have been prouder to welcome the Queen’s Baton to four communities on its journey to the 2018 Gold Coast Commonwealth Games.
“The Baton represents so much more than a housing containing a message from the Queen. It symbolises the dream we share with our fellow Australians and reminds us that like our region, this great country is built on pure people power.
“Our communities celebrated with overwhelming support, cheering on our 44 batonbearers from the roadside and in local parks,” Mayor Baker said. In a salute to the region’s resources sector which helps to energise the world, the Queen’s Baton was carried on part of its journey, from the Moranbah town centre to the iconic Red Bucket, by an underground coal loader provided by the BMA Broadmeadows Mine. Cr Baker said the Queen’s Baton Relay was illustrative of the pure people power which drives the Isaac region.
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“It’s sporting greats like Anna and Kerrie Meares, who started their cycling careers as youngsters growing up in Middlemount, that inspire and challenge us to pursue our passions. “A shared love of sport is the social thread that ties our communities together.” Community celebrations took place at Nebo, Coppabella, Moranbah and Clermont with entertainment, music, food and fun.