Young blood needed in the changing game of local government TRC candidate Bronwyn Voyce.
Sunwater launches new safety campaign SunWater has recently launched a new safety campaign to remind the community about the risks of trespassing and the potential hazards when visiting dams, weirs and channels. SunWater Chief Executive Peter Boettcher said: “A restricted area may appear to be safe but tragedy can occur when you least expect it.
"We want all visitors to SunWater’s facilities to have an enjoyable and safe time which means that everyone needs to make safety their priority. “SunWater encourages the community to contact their local council for information on appropriate swimming locations or to visit our website for information on recreational facilities at SunWater dams.”
Need help with your child’s health? Professional health care you can trust... WELL known Tolga resident, Bronwyn Voyce, has announced her independent candidacy for Division 6 in the upcoming Tablelands Regional Council election. Ms Voyce adds a fresh face to the race and will undoubtedly raise the bar and change the game for the Tablelands Regional Council. Ms Voyce is an Atherton State High graduate with degrees in business, economic development (with Masters) and brings a unique combination of business, local government and leadership experience to the race. She has worked with SMEs as an agribusiness banker, been the CEO of a not-for-profit organisation, founded her consultancy business and is in the early stage of establishing edtech startup; and most recently spearheaded economic development at Cairns Regional Council. In 2014, she was named as one of the top 30 managers under 30 in Australia, by the Australian Institute of Management. Ms Voyce has a reputation as being a passionate advocate for regional and rural Australia and despite her modest age, already has number of runs on the board in the local leadership arena. She has represented FNQ at various state, national and international forums, is the current Deputy Chair at Regional Development Australia FNQ&TS and is now asking local constituents in Tolga, Tinaroo, Kairi, Walkamin and Rangeview to allow her to apply her talents locally and vote for her
as their voice and leader. Through her energy, business skills and economic development and innovation leadership, Ms Voyce wants to contribute to a new style of government in the region - one that is more engaged, more open, more efficient, more focused on the needs of today and more prepared for the opportunities of tomorrow. “Councils of today sit at the heart of community planning, service delivery and economic development. Ratepayers expect their councils to set the tone for cultural vibrancy and set the pace on innovation. “Our council must deliver more for less, act commercially yet be socially accountable, be highly-responsive and responsible, and build it better but more cost effectively. It needs to drive economic growth, create jobs, attract new investment, enhance social vibrancy, and generate better returns on public assets. “This requires a strong council with fresh energy and a new way of thinking.” Ms Voyce is urging Division 6 voters to consider whether they’re happy to accept the status quo or want a gamechanging local councillor with the skills to properly exercise their duties, plus the ability to think strategically about the region’s future. Bronwyn is thirty-one years old and lives on a family farm in Tolga with fiancé and third generation potato farmer, Adam Cuda, and their dog Stella.
Mareeba Shire under NBN spotlight If residents are seeing NBN trucks around the Mareeba Shire, it’s because the NBN has started on more construction in the region. Construction started on NBN fixed wireless facilities to service more than 500 premises in Dimbulah and Speewah South late last year. Additionally, fixed wireless facilities to service 300 premises in Kuranda and Kowrowa will start construction in the second quarter of 2016. In Kuranda, construction is also scheduled to start in the third quarter of 2016 on nbn fibre to the node technology for 1000 residents and businesses. Following Kuranda, the next town in nbn’s sequential build program is Mareeba, with nbn fibre to the node construction expected to start for 4100 premises in the first half of 2017. NBN corporate affairs manager for Queensland, Kylie Lindsay said this was
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exciting news for residents and businesses in the Mareeba Shire Council area. “This is great news for Mareeba Shire as access to fast broadband is designed to provide a range of benefits for homes and businesses such as improved opportunities to work from home, better access to online education tools and more options for on-demand entertainment. “Once these areas are ready for service, whole families will be able to be online at the same time, using multiple devices and all enjoying the same fast speeds. “And for businesses, be it e-commerce, sending and receiving files, accessing online services, internet and data security, cloud based sharing or communicating with staff and customers, all aspects will be faster and more efficient with the NBN™ network.” More information on the NBN™ and rollout areas is available at: http://www. nbnco.com.au/maps
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PHONE: 4091 5000 Public DroP-in SeSSionS with the honourable bob Katter MP Hon. Bob Katter MP, Federal Member for Kennedy invites you to attend an upcoming casual ‘drop-in session’ to raise any concerns you may have. Following each session, Bob will be staying on for a drink and bite to eat at the venue if you would just like to say g’day.
DATE: Tuesday, 16 February 2016 • TIME: 3:00-4:15pm LOCATION: Mutchilba Cash Store, 33 Marsterson Street, Mutchilba DATE: Tuesday, 16 February 2016 • TIME: 5.30-6.30pm LOCATION: Golden Drop Winery, 227 Bilwon Road, Biboohra DATE: Wednesday, 17 February 2016 • TIME: 12:00-1:15pm LOCATION: Mount Molloy Memorial Hall, 29 Main St, Mount Molloy DATE: Wednesday, 17 February 2016 • TIME: 5:00-6.30pm LOCATION: The Highlander Tavern, 12 Mountain Lewis Rd, Julatten DATE: Thursday, 18 February 2016 • TIME: 12:00-1:15pm LOCATION: Junction Hotel, 37 Raleigh Street, Dimbulah
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