FOCUS on the Banana Shire – June 2019

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Works at Trap Gully to be ready for Queensland Waste Levy

Queensland

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Mayor’s Message

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Community Grants Program

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Dementia Unravelled

Waste Levy

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Building Provisions for Farm Buildings

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Loose Ends Outof-the-Ordinary Visual Theatre

Biloela I Moura I Taroom I Banana I Baralaba I Dululu I Goovigen I Jambin I Thangool I Theodore I Wowan I Cracow

Mayor’s Message

CONTACT COUNCIL P (07) 4992 9500 | F (07) 4992 3493 E enquiries@banana.qld.gov.au Postal Address: PO Box 412, Biloela Q 4715

CUSTOMER SERVICE CENTRES Biloela Shire Chambers 62 Valentine Plains Road Biloela QLD Australia 4715 8am to 5pm Mon-Fri

WASTE MANAGEMENT AND ENSURING THIS COUNCIL SATISFIES ALL THE REQUIREMENTS AND REGULATIONS UNDER THE STATE GOVERNMENT’S WASTE MANAGEMENT LEGISLATION IS THE BIGGEST CHALLENGE FACING OUR STAFF AT PRESENT.

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ouncil will be altering how its waste facilities operate with the biggest changes occurring at our smaller sites. This includes proposed changes to opening days and hours, having the sites fenced and manned and providing improved recycling opportunities.

Moura Administration Office Gillespie Street Moura QLD Australia 4718 8.30am to 4.30pm Mon-Fri

To ensure that all affected residents understand the changes and why they are needed, Council is engaging in an extensive information program and at the time of writing this column will be rolling out community engagement sessions at key locations across the shire.

Taroom Administration Office Yaldwyn Street Taroom QLD Australia 4420 8am to 5pm Mon-Fri For after hours emergencies visit www.banana.qld.gov.au/contact-us

One of the key changes being introduced by the State Government is the introduction of the Waste Levy, and a comprehensive article on what this levy is and what it means for both residents and business operators has been printed on page 4 of this edition of FOCUS.

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Please take the time to read this article and also visit our website to find out more about other changes being introduced as part of Council’s new waste management strategy.

Contact your Councillor

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Mayor Nev Ferrier

0448 011 814

Division 1 | Cr David Snell

0427 922 176

Division 2 | Cr Warren Middleton

0488 410 275

Division 3 | Cr Pat Brennan

0419 156 958

Division 4 | Cr Colin Semple

0437 740 189

Division 5 | Cr Brooke Leo

0438 110 325

Division 6 | Cr Terri Boyce

0427 283 202

ON THE BANANA SHIRE

Cr Nev Ferrier

The Shire has been severely impacted by the prolonged dry and it was pleasing to see that the State Government recognised the effect it was having on our communities and as a result issued a shire-wide drought declaration status.

I urge primary producers doing it tough, as a result of dry conditions, to consider taking advantage of the assistance programs offered by the government now that this status has been issued.

It was terrific to hear Federal Member for Flynn make a $750,000 funding commitment to the Banana Shire Community Resource Centre expansion project.

Our Shire is envied across the nation because of the wonderful services and facilities provided by our Community Resource Centre (CRC).

For children, adults and families with identified needs to have access to the specialised allied health support, resources and equipment provided by the CRC is a blessing and this vital funding will ensure they can enhance and expand on the invaluable services they provide.

In other funding news, Council has $3.3 million from the Federal Government to upgrade and repair key roads and bridges. These projects will improve road safety and provide better transport links for many of our rural residents.

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Banana Shire Council Community Grants Program THE BILOELA & DISTRICT BAND RECENTLY RECEIVED FUNDING VIA COUNCIL’S COMMUNITY GRANTS PROGRAM TOWARDS THE PURCHASE OF A NEW BASS DRUM.

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he Band has been an integral part of the Biloela Community since it was formed in 1936, supplying musical entertainment to various functions over the years, and giving support to the Biloela RSL Sub Branch, with Anzac Day and Remembrance Day, supporting the Biloela Show, and many other not for profit organisations.

The band’s previous Bass Drum, which was purchased from the Yeppoon Town Band in 1936, did not stand up very well to the extreme heat earlier this year, and the Drum Shell buckled. The Band has made numerous attempts to repair it, even sending it to Brisbane, to a Drum Repair Workshop, with no positive results. Due to the age of the Drum (almost 100 years old), and the fact that it has Vellum Heads, has made it an uneconomical proposition to persevere with any longer.

Biloela & District Band performing at the recent Callide Valley Show

The decision was taken to try to purchase a new Bass Drum, with searches made all over Australia, in an attempt to find one, at a reasonable price, and no firm had one in stock. The Band had no luck in Eastern Australia, with most firms reluctant to give a quote. The only firm interested was in Western Australia and they had a suitable Drum in stock which in the end was purchased. Community groups, like the Biloela & District Band, are invited to make application for funding and assistance via Council’s Community Grants Program.

Remaining closing dates for 2019 are: ■■ 5pm Wednesday 31st July ■■ 5pm Thursday 31st October

Applications under this program will be accepted throughout the year but will only be processed after the closing date for each round. Note these dates in your calendars to ensure your application is submitted in the most appropriate round with enough time for processing prior to your project/event commencing.

Application forms and further information on the Community Grants Program can be found on Council’s website – www.banana.qld.gov.au/community-grants.

For assistance in completing the forms and for any enquiries regarding the program, applicants are encouraged to contact Council’s Community Development Advisor, Melinda Petty, on (07) 4992 9500.

Banana Shire Waste Facilities – Changes to Open Hours

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number of smaller waste facilities within Banana Shire are currently unsupervised, with unrestricted access.

on these proposed changes in order to ensure that hours of access are as suitable as possible for waste facility users.

Supervision of waste facilities is important for safety, increased resource recovery, environmental compliance and management of the upcoming Queensland waste levy. Therefore Council is planning to introduce supervision at all waste facilities in the future. This will mean reduced hours of access at these smaller sites.

This consultation has included a survey incorporating Council’s Waste Management Masterplan engagement.

Council has been seeking feedback

JUNE 2019

It’s not too late yet to have your say through this survey. Work has started on the Waste Management Masterplan for the Banana Shire. The purpose of the masterplan is to create a comprehensive plan of action for the next 15 years to provide the community with sustainable

waste management services. To help inform the masterplan, we would like to know more about what waste services you currently use and what you would like in the future.

Have your say by completing our online survey by 23 June 2019.

Scan with a QR Code Reader or visit www.surveymonkey.com/r/ZCZ5HXX You can find out more about the Waste Management Masterplan from our fact sheet on our website www.banana.qld. gov.au.

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Queensland Waste Levy A LEVY ON WASTE GOING TO LANDFILL WILL BEGIN ON 1 JULY 2019. THE LEVY FORMS PART OF A NEW WASTE STRATEGY FOR QUEENSLAND.

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voiding waste produced at home and in business by reducing how much we use and throw away is the ultimate goal. Waste that is recycled and recovered before it reaches landfill will not incur the levy. Introducing a waste levy will benefit the environment and bring Queensland in line with other mainland states.

WHY DO WE NEED A WASTE LEVY? Around 10.9 million tonnes of waste was produced in 2017-18 in Queensland, enough to fill almost 9,000 Olympic sized swimming pools. The amount of waste we produce is also growing faster than our population. Queensland is a major underperformer in recycling and resource recovery with more than half of our waste ending up in landfill. To date the real cost of waste disposal to landfill has not been fully accounted for, and valuable resources from waste streams which could be recovered, are ending up in the ground.

HOW MUCH IS THE LEVY? General waste (municipal solid waste, commercial and industrial, construction and demolition): $75 per tonne Regulated waste: $105 to $150 per tonne The levy will be applied in addition to existing landfill gate fees.

HOW IS THE LEVY PAID? As a landfill operator, Banana Shire Council is required to pay the levy to the Queensland Government on all waste disposed of to landfill. In order to fund the levy payments, Council will be required to increase the relevant landfill gate fees.

The cost of commercial waste collection services, including skip bin and (nondomestic) wheelie bin services, is likely to be increased by waste service providers to cover the increased disposal fees. Please discuss these changes with your provider directly. Commercial waste will include any waste from any organisation that is nonresidential and is not otherwise exempt from the levy.

WHAT DOES THIS MEAN FOR HOUSEHOLDS? The Queensland Government has committed to implementing the waste

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levy with no direct impact on households.

To deliver this, Banana Shire Council will receive advance payments from the Queensland Government to cover the cost of the levy on household waste going to landfill. This means there will be no additional levy on household rates. Arrangements by the Queensland Government may be made for households which dispose of waste through commercial operators.

are currently under review through the development of a Shire-wide Waste Management Masterplan. The aim of the Masterplan is to enhance the strategic direction of waste management infrastructure and services provided to the community. Council is keen to engage with the community and more information will be provided during community engagement/information sessions before changes are implemented.

WHAT DOES THIS MEAN FOR MY ORGANISATION?

RECYCLING IN THE SHIRE

The levy applies to all waste that is ultimately disposed of in landfill. The levy will not apply to waste that is recycled or otherwise diverted from landfill.

Businesses and community groups are therefore encouraged to look at how they can avoid and reduce waste, separate waste streams and recycle as efficiently as possible to help reduce the amount of waste going to landfill. You may wish to discuss recycling options further with your waste service provider.

WHAT HELP IS AVAILABLE FOR ORGANISATIONS? The Chamber of Commerce and Industry Queensland’s (CCIQ) ecoBiz program is a free initiative funded by the Queensland Government that helps businesses save money across their energy, water and waste bills. EcoBiz provides personalised coaching including new services specifically targeted at assessing and reducing business waste. Visit www.ecobiz.cciq.com.au.

Planet Ark Business Recycling also provides useful tips for reducing waste – www.businessrecycling.com.au.

LOCAL DISPOSAL FACILITIES

Where possible, Council will be increasing recycling opportunities at waste facilities.

Currently, Council does not charge residents and businesses for recycling services provided at waste facilities.

However, commercial operators may charge a fee for collection and processing of certain recyclable material. Please discuss this directly with providers. To find out more about recycling in our Shire, visit www.banana.qld.gov.au/waste or www.containersforchange.com.au.

HOW YOU CAN HELP Many families and organisations are already playing their part to reduce their waste and boost recycling. Every small action you take can make a big difference, such as: ■■ Reducing food waste ■■ Composting and worm farming ■■ Choose products with less packaging ■■ Where possible, purchase quality items that last longer ■■ Choose goods made from recycled products ■■ Say “no” to single use products like straws and balloons ■■ Donate quality goods to charity, or buy and sell second hand goods ■■ Recycle at local waste facilities

Residents will still be able to self-haul household waste to local waste facilities at no charge. Non-recyclable commercial waste is currently only accepted for disposal at Council’s Trap Gully Landfill, and not at any other waste facility in the Shire. Council is also investigating the option of providing fee payment services at some waste transfer facilities in the future to enable disposal of small quantities of commercial waste at these facilities.

REPORT ILLEGAL DUMPING

To administer the levy, Council will be making changes to some waste facilities, including providing supervision and restricting opening hours. Waste facilities

MORE INFORMATION

ON THE BANANA SHIRE

Illegal dumping and littering affects the health and safety of our community. It can be reported to: ■■ Council; or ■■ The Department of Environment and Science as follows: ONLINE: www.qld.gov.au/litter E-MAIL: illegaldumping@des.qld.gov.au PHONE: 24/7 Pollution Hotline 1300 130 372 To find out more about the Queensland Waste Levy visit www.qld.gov.au/wastedisposal-levy

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Dementia Unravelled BRINGING COMMUNITY TOGETHER THROUGH EDUCATION, PLAY AND SUPPORT.

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utheran Services launched the pilot project Dementia Unravelled in Biloela in March 2019. The project is proudly supported by the Dementia Unravelled Project Committee, Biloela community and is generously funded by the Queensland Government and Lutheran Services.

Dementia Unravelled is using education, play and support to work towards making Biloela a dementia friendly community.

The whole of community creative project aims to: ■■ Develop community awareness and understanding of dementia; ■■ Establish support networks for people living with dementia, their families and friends; ■■ Support community and health professionals to work sensitively and creatively with people experiencing dementia; ■■ Learn and encourage ways to support people and their families to continue to lead valued lives in the community.

It is important that people with dementia and their carers feel supported to remain independent and have choice and control over their lives.

The community has been blessed with the expertise and knowledge of project

Participants at an Enabling Edie workshop

artist and facilitator Steve Mayer-Miller.

Through the Dementia Unravelled project Steve is facilitating the Reminisce program which involves 11 activity based sessions using strategies including music, photos, sounds, games, objects, craft, dance and storytelling to trigger people’s memories.

Sessions are based on key stages in life which most people have experienced.

As part of the project an Action Alliance Group will be established. This group will be made up of people in the community who are interested in helping to make their community more dementia friendly. This action group will meet monthly initially to implement ongoing actions to increase the capacity of the community to support people with dementia and to drive further education into the future.

A suite of workshops and activity based sessions have been delivered in late April/ early May and will continue from 10–22 June. Dementia Australia and Ozcare will be providing further workshops and

For more information, support or to get involved, contact Judy Mazzer, Dementia Unravelled Project Coordinator on: E: judy.mazzer@lutheranservices.org.au P: 0439 549 241

• Queensland Civil and Administrative Tribunal • Births, deaths and marriages

• Traffic fine payments

• State Penalties Enforcement Registry Payments

• Court Services

• Housing Services

JUNE 2019

13 23 80 Enquiries about registration and licensing, feedback, compliments and complaints.

13 23 90 Book a driving test or vehicle

Services available:

• Photo identification cards

Banana Shire Council has been involved in the project from its fruition and are proud to be presenting the interactive dementia friendly sessions at the Banana Shire Regional Art Gallery – If A Painting Could Talk. For more information see page 10.

Community members can also find out more about the project by visiting the stall at the Markets in the Park on Saturday 15 June. The project will culminate in a celebration event on Saturday 22 June.

Corner of Grevillea and Melton streets Biloela

• Vehicle, trailer and marine registration

Enabling Edie workshops facilitated

by Dementia Australia have resulted in 45 health professionals from Biloela and surrounds experiencing what it is like to live with dementia through virtual technology. The workshops have been well received with all participants acknowledging the wonderful learning experience.

A carers support group has already been established and meet monthly. The next meeting is scheduled for Wednesday 26 June at the Queensland Heritage Park (The Silo). All are welcome to attend.

Biloela Courthouse and Government Agent

• Driver and marine licensing

education opportunities for professionals and the broader community in June.

inspection, payment options and online services.

13 19 40 Traffic and travel information.

13QGOV (13 74 68) Government enquiries other than registration and licensing, including SPER and TransLink.

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Council Project UPDATE INFRASTRUCTURE SERVICES Current Project Status ■■ Rural Construction • Kokotungo Don River Road, rehab completed. Additional reseal still outstanding.

• Callide Creek Bridge Approaches – Stage 1 complete, works to be completed, awaiting power pole relocation prior to commencing stage 2.

• Deearne Road nearing completion.

• Colombo Road – Pavement works complete, asphalt over floodway complete.

• Shepherdson Road – reconstruction complete.

■■ Urban Construction • Callide Lane reconstruction complete.

• Quarrie/Dunne Rd intersection – Prime and asphalt complete.

• Junction Park Pathway nearing completion.

• TMR Funding – Edan Park Pathway awaiting approval to commence stage 2.

• Sport and Rec – Biloela Skate Park complete.

• Urban Drainage – Nobbs Street Drainage Upgrade pit replacement, works to be completed at system outlet.

• Urban Reseals – Asphalt overlays in Biloela and Moura complete.

• Rural Drainage – Geigers Rd Floodway construction complete.

• Fitzroy Development Road Realignment and Palm Tree Creek Culvert installation complete.

• Three intersections in Theodore were asphalt resealed where heavy vehicles turn.

COUNCIL SERVICES

• Dawson Highway pedestrian crossing in Moura to be completed shortly.

■■ Taroom Waste Transfer Station design finalised and work to commence soon.

■■ Work on the supporting infrastructure at Trap Gully is well underway.

■■ Council has reviewed the opening hours at waste transfer stations and has commenced community consultation. Please refer to Council’s website for further information.

■■ Action plan for rehabilitation of old landfill sites developed and to be presented to Department of Environment and Science.

• Callide Highway at Power Station intersection upgrade due to safety visibility under investigation.

• Burnett Highway at Dee River upgrade due to safety visibility commencing soon.

Works ■■ Road Works within the Taroom area are to be completed by Council’s works crew. Flagstaff, Injune, Ghinghinda and The Bend Roads have been completed and work on Currajong Road is currently underway. All other roadworks for this submission are approximately 30% complete.

■■ Floodway and Pipe Replacement Works – Construction of Fairview Road nearing completion and Geigers Road replacement floodway complete.

Parks, Gardens & Open Spaces ■■ Herbicide spraying of pathways and town entrances in Biloela.

■■ Clean up and repair vandalism in Tom Dawson Park.

■■ Clean up vandalism in School of Arts and Melton Park public toilets.

■■ Swing replacement in Melton Park after vandalism.

■■ Skate slab including basketball hoop installed at Goovigen, Jambin, Cracow, Baralaba and Wowan.

Bike pathway progress

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ON THE BANANA SHIRE

Waste

Building Services ■■ Contractors have started work on Moura Sewerage Treatment solar program.

■■ Quotes have been received to sandblast and repaint shelters in Biloela and Moura Lions Park as the first stage of renewing park shelters.

■■ Work has commenced on the Lake Callide Retreat amenities block.

■■ Contract has been awarded for the installation of a 1.3km security fence at Trap Gully and the installation of solar battery system for the weighbridge.

Water & Sewerage General ■■ About 1500 water meters have been equipped in Biloela as part of the Automated Meter Reading Project.

Work has commenced in Moura.

Moura STP solar panels

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Group Citizenship Ceremony held on 24 April 2019

FAREWELL ...

KEVIN commenced employment with the former Taroom Shire Council in April 2001 as a truck driver, a position he held until his resignation in December 2018.

BANANA SHIRE COUNCIL FAREWELLED TWO LONG SERVING EMPLOYEES RECENTLY. MARGARET commenced employment with Banana Shire Council in July 2007. She has worked as a Labourer in the Biloela Maintenance Team and the Parks and Open Spaces Team and also at the Biloela Library.

Margaret resigned from her position as a Library Assistant in March 2019.

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‘Positioning for Learning’ Expo THE COMMUNITY RESOURCE CENTRE (CRC) RECENTLY HELD A ‘POSITIONING FOR LEARNING’ EXPO DESIGNED TO SHOWCASE HOW APPROPRIATE SEATING CAN BENEFIT STUDENTS WITH SENSORY NEEDS.

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vidence shows that providing a supporting base that caters to an individual’s needs, increases learning outcomes.

A choice of seating allows classrooms to cater for students’ different sensory needs as well as providing stability and support.

Appropriate seating and encouraging best posture assist students to participate in learning and supports access to everyday activities.

CRC physiotherapist showcasing a single pedal desk

An underlying aim of the workshop and the work of the CRC staff is to assist teachers, parents and carers to understand learning needs and how to adapt the environment to allow for this. Equipment on display included sit/stand desks, movement desks, specialised chairs, seating and floor sitting options. Each piece of equipment was accompanied by guidelines detailing the intended use and management strategies.

Building Provisions for Farm Buildings

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WHILE EXEMPTIONS APPLY TO SOME FARM BUILDINGS, LEGISLATION INTRODUCED ON 1 JUNE 2015 HAS CLARIFIED HOW THESE CONCESSIONS CAN BE APPLIED AND WHAT CLASSIFICATION CAN BE GIVEN TO CERTAIN FARM BUILDINGS.

1. A high occupancy farm building

Farm buildings can be classified into 1 of 3 categories of building depending on their use and in some cases the size of the building. Buildings with an excessive fire hazard will not attract any concessions, are not to be classified by this method and will take on the classification under the National Construction Code.

A building used primarily for farming that is designed to accommodate –

A building used primarily for farming that is designed to accommodate – a) If the floor area is no more than 1200m2 – more than 6 persons; or b) O therwise – more than 1 person per 200m2 of the floor area of the farm building.

2. A low occupancy farm building

This workshop was attended by CQHHS Allied Health staff from Biloela, school staff and families from Biloela, Monto, Moura and Thangool. Visitors were able to trial equipment and test the impact of different settings to feel the difference between a chair of an incorrect as opposed to correct height, a standing desk that was too low as opposed to correct height as well as floor seating with various levels of support.

The expo was arranged by CRC Therapy Team, led by Physiotherapists Lauren Croft and Sue Hetherington, as a way of showcasing the wide range of tables and desks, chairs and posture supports for loan to schools and CRC members to trial in both classrooms and at home.

Resources and Specialised Equipment have been purchased with funding from the State Government Specialised Disability Support in Schools Program and Non School Organisations Program.

3. A vehicle storage farm building A building used primarily for housing 3 or more farm vehicles; and a) If the floor area is no more than 1200m2 – no more than 6 persons; or b) Otherwise – no more than 1 person per 200m2 of the floor area of the farm building.

While all these buildings attract some concessions from the requirements of the Building Code they still are regulated building work for which a Building Development Approval is required.

a) If the floor area is no more than 1200m2 – no more than 6 persons; or

A class 10 building being a private garage, carport or the like on land used for agricultural, floricultural, horticultural or pastoral purposes is exempt only if it is more than 200 metres from any boundary.

b) O therwise – no more than 1 person per 200m2 of the floor area of the farm building.

For clarification a class 10 building on rural land is normally associated with a residence.

ON THE BANANA SHIRE

JUNE 2019

PLEASE CONTACT

BANANA SHIRE

Council Rates and Property Officers on 07 4992 9500 if you have not received your notice

RATES

COUNCIL’S RATES AND CHARGES FOR THE PERIOD 1 JULY 2019 TO 31 DECEMBER 2019 WILL BE ISSUED IN AUGUST WITH A DUE DATE IN SEPTEMBER. CONFIRMATION OF THE EXACT ISSUE DATES AND DUE DATES FOR THE 2019/2020 YEAR WILL BE PUBLISHED IN THE MINUTES OF THE JUNE ORDINARY MEETING TO BE HELD TUESDAY 25 JUNE 2019.

THE RATE NOTICES ISSUED WILL INCLUDE WATER CONSUMPTION CHARGES FOR WATER USED IN THE PERIOD 1 JANUARY 2019 THROUGH TO 30 JUNE 2019.

I HAVE CHANGED MY MAILING ADDRESS; HOW DO I UPDATE THIS WITH COUNCIL? If you have changed your mailing address please notify Council in writing of your new address, so your details can be updated.

Residents who have changed their mailing address and have failed to notify Council run the risk of not receiving their rates notice and possibly missing out on any discount offered.

All changes MUST be received in writing and MUST be signed by at least one owner. Address changes will not be accepted over the telephone.

REGISTER WITH BPAY VIEW TO RECEIVE, PAY AND STORE YOUR RATES NOTICE Take control of your bills with BPAY View. With BPAY View, you can have your Banana Shire Council rates notice delivered directly to your online banking on the issue date – so you can view, pay automatically, or with a single click, knowing the bill will be securely stored in one place.

PENSIONER REMISSION A State Pensioner Subsidy and Council Pensioner Remission will be allowed to eligible pensioners on all current Council rates and charges as levied (excluding the Taroom Rural Water Connection Special Charge). The State Fire and Emergency Services will also grant eligible pensioners a discount on the State Emergency Management Levy.

Eligibility requirements include: ■■ Must be a holder of a Queensland Pension Concession Card or a Veterans’ Affairs Gold Card (Senior Card holders are not eligible).

■■ Must be the owner or life tenant of the property and legally responsible for paying local government rates and charges levied.

■■ Subsidies can only be granted on the principal place of residence.

Application forms can be obtained from Banana Shire Council.

RECEIVE YOUR RATES NOTICE BY EMAIL Having issues with the mail getting to you? Are you travelling within Australia or abroad?

Council can now send your rates notice to you electronically – anytime, anywhere – to your email account. Application forms can be obtained from Banana Shire Council.

IMPORTANT NOTES: *Reminder options may differ between financial institutions. ^The process may vary slightly between financial institutions. **Scheduled payments are subject to systems and funds availability.

Visit www.bpay.com.au/Personal/Receive-bills.aspx for more information on how to register for this service.

■■ Once you’ve signed up with BPAY View, you’ll receive a convenient email, SMS or bank message* when it’s time to pay your bill.

■■ You can then pay the bill with one click^, schedule a later payment and even set up automatic payment for future bills**. How easy is that!

PLEASE ALSO NOTE THAT WHEN REGISTERING WITH BPAY VIEW, COUNCIL WILL NOT ISSUE A PAPER COPY OF YOUR RATES NOTICE

JUNE 2019

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EXHIBITIONS

BANANA SHIRE

UNDERCURRENT: CHRIS HURST [MAIN GALLERY] Continues until 28 June

REGIONAL ART GALLERY

Undercurrent is an exhibition that explores what lies beneath the surface, that which is not obvious to the naked eye. The exhibition references the ideas and the inspiration that lie dormant within us, that often bubble away unnoticed under the surface. Our undercurrents often pull and push us in different directions and sometimes we resist them, not brave enough to show them to the wider world. They are our quiet passions, the ones we work consistently away at until we have the confidence to reveal them.

Like us on Facebook Banana Shire Regional Art Gallery Follow us on Instagram bananashireregionalartgallery

VISIT THE GALLERY | FREE ENTRY 62 Valentine Plains Road, Biloela Open weekdays 9:30am – 4pm

WALK WITH ME: LUKE HAMMER [PALM TREE ROOM] Continues until 28 June

CONTACT THE GALLERY

To walk in nature is to witness a thousand miracles – Mary Davis

Shanna Muston | Arts and Cultural Officer P: 4992 9500 | E: enquiries@banana.qld.gov.au www.banana.qld.gov.au/artgallery

Walk With Me presents a photographic journey into the natural landscape by Mackay-based photographer Luke Hammer.

Through his work we join the artist trekking through national parks with incredible scenery and unique wildlife. Walk With Me is Luke Hammer’s first solo exhibition.

ART MIX: BANANA SHIRE YOUTH VISUAL ART SHOWCASE [MAIN GALLERY] 8 July-17 Aug 2019 Art Mix is an annual showcase of excellence in visual arts, craft and design by students from across the Banana Shire.

Participating students range from Kindergarten to Grade 12.

EVENTS

WEEKEND OPENING HOURS Saturday 15 June 10am – 12 midday

IF A PAINTING COULD TALK: A DEMENTIA UNRAVELLED PROGRAM Tuesday 11 & 18 June 10am – 11:30am

ART MIX AWARDS EVENING Friday 26 July from 5:30pm WEEKEND OPENING HOURS Riot 2017 by Chris Hurst. Oil on line. Image courtesy of the artist.

Saturday 20 July/17 August 10am – 12 midday

Coming soon to Banana Shire: Loose Ends Out-of-theOrdinary Visual Theatre, set in a Wondrous Tinkering Heaven MAKERS, CREATORS AND STORY LOVERS; DIVE INTO A THEATRICAL ADVENTURE THAT FEELS LIKE THE MAGIC BOX OF A BYGONE TRICKSTER!

inventions and machines fun and adds a few quirky edges to puppetry.

Suitable for children aged 5-12+ and their parents/guardians.

ourney to an eccentric place where gadgets are poetic, puppets naughty, machines untamed and circus tricks pop up when you’re least expecting it! This is a world where music appears from lemons, carrots and bunny’s bums, monsters go crazy and birthday parties are ferociously celebrated.

BILOELA Civic Centre | FRIDAY 12 JULY 11:00am – 12:00pm

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Loose Ends is the story of a man who thinks he can organise all his life in boxes, and has a knack for getting into mischief.

Can this tinkerer learn enough about real friendship to keep him out of trouble?

This breathtaking show is highly visual, emotional and unpredictable. It makes

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PERFORMANCES THEODORE RSL Hall | WEDNESDAY 10 JULY | 6:00pm – 7:00pm

WORKSHOPS THEODORE RSL Hall | WEDNESDAY 10 JULY 10:00am – 11:00am Chain-Reaction Building Workshop ‘One Thing Leads to Another’ MOURA Kianga Memorial Hall THURSDAY 11 JULY 10:00am – 11:00am Circus Workshop

Gold coin entry, no bookings necessary (please advise Banana Shire Council for any large groups of 10+ people) $10 per child (bookings are limited, payment is required to secure a place)

BILOELA Civic Centre | FRIDAY 12 JULY 9:30am – 10:30am Chain-Reaction Building Workshop ‘Wacky Lolly Shooting Machine’ ENQUIRIES & BOOKINGS Banana Shire Council P: 4992 9500 | E: enquiries@banana.qld.gov.au Proudly supported by Banana Shire Council. Tour produced by Jens Altheimer. Tour coordinated

by Red Chair. Red Chair is supported by the Queensland Government through Arts Queensland.

ON THE BANANA SHIRE

JUNE 2019

Community

CALENDAR OF EVENTS

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Biloela Eisteddfod Concert

Kilburnie Homestead Open Day

Taroom Fishing Competition

Taroom Markets

P: Melissa 0488 923 624

P: Fiona 0438 093 019

P: Harry Johnson 0427 361 631

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If A Painting Could Talk: A Dementia Unravelled Program

Drop in NDIS Support

Biloela Markets

Banana Family Fun Day

P: 4992 9500

P: Community Carers Qld | 4994 1600

P: Susan 0407 336 700

Banana Sports Committee

Registrations NOT available on the day – online entries close 12 June

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7

10

Dementia Support Group Meeting

Biloela Book Club

Kilburnie Homestead Open Day

Loose Ends Visual Theatre

P: Judy 0439 549 241

P: Ruth 4992 7362

P: Fiona 0438 093 019

P: Shanna 4992 9500

14

20

20

20

20

Taroom Markets

Biloela Markets

Annual Old Wheels in Motion Rally

Taroom APRA Pro Rodeo

Thangool Races

P: 4628 6113

P: Susan 0407 336 700

P: Cindy 0429 383 296

P: 4661 4766

P: Edwina 4995 8190

20

26-28

27

28

Theodore Fishing Competition

Winterfest Biloela 2019

Justice Crew Tour

Dogs Day Out 2019

E: theodorechamber @outlook.com

Pre-purchase your tickets

www.justicecrew.com

P: 4992 9500

10

10-11

11

Anglican Parish of Callide Valley Garden Party

Theodore Trail Ride

Taroom Markets

P: Theodore State School P&C

P: 4628 6113

JUNE 2019

AUGUST 2019

J U LY 2019

17

17

31

Biloela Markets

Wowan Show

Kilburnie Homestead Charity Dinner

P: Susan 0407 336 700

P: 4937 1188

P: Fiona 0438 093 019

JUNE 2019

That Dam Run

www.banana.qld.gov.au

11

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ON THE BANANA SHIRE

JUNE 2019