EMILY CLARKEPHOTOGRAPHER/DESIGNER

Roads and drainage

$11.7 million for roads and drainage

New capital roads and drainage projects including:

• $4.7M for regional and rural resheeting and resealing program

• $1.98M renewal and upgrades to flood ways across the region

Mayor’s MessageI am pleased to deliver the 2014-15 Budget for Isaac Regional Council. Given the economic climate we are experiencing, this year’s budget has been challenging. Council’s overall focus is to revitalise our communities.

This year will see 215 new capital projects across the 17 communities within Isaac. 2015 will see the commencement for a whole of region asset management review and a complete valuation of our assets to deliver for the future, a sustainable council.

$31.5 million in new capital expenditure

Anne BakerMAYOR

The SHARP Outlook2014-15 Budget Snapshot

Council’s planned delivery of $31.5 million in new capital projects underpins our commitment to the newly implemented SHARP program; Strengthening Healthy and Attractive Regional Places.

As a council we will continue to work hard to represent the community to ensure Isaac remains a great place to live, not only for us today, but more importantly, into the future.

$5.8 million for water and sewerage

New capital water and sewerage projects including:

• $2.35M upgrade to Dysart Water Treatment Plant and Sewerage Treatment Plant

• $3.45M in new capital water and sewerage upgrades and renewal projects across Moranbah, Clermont, Middlemount, Nebo and the Coast.

Water and sewerage

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Stage 2 works

go ahead for the Dysart Recreation

Centre

Dysart Wins

Tidy Town Award

Do you know a great Australian?Nominations are now open for the 2014 Australia Day Awards!

Isaac Regional CouncilPO Box 97Moranbah QLD 4744P 1300 ISAACS (1300 472 227) F (07) 4941 8666E records@isaac.qld.gov.auwww.isaac.qld.gov.au

Your Rates2014 - 2015

EMILY CLARKEPHOTOGRAPHER/DESIGNER 1

Welcome to Moranbah Population 8990

Great state. Great opportunity.

Population 8990

MORANBAH:so much more

than mining

EMILY CLARKEPHOTOGRAPHER/DESIGNER 2

Women as

Leaders

In all levels of our workforce

Successful career & home life

Through flexible work arrangements

Resilient rural

women

Growing vibrant rural, remote & regional communities

Supporting each other

Hand in hand we rise together to support our people

EMILY CLARKEPHOTOGRAPHER/DESIGNER 3

St Lawrence

weekendweekend

Saturday 31 May 2014St Lawrence Recreation Grounds

Free camping and caravan

facilities onsite and close by

Purchase your ticket for the scrumptious camp-oven cooked three course Bushman’s Dinner, $30 per person. Children under 12 years eat free. To purchase call 1300 ISAACS (472 227).

For all details go to www.isaac.qld.gov.au/wetlands-weekend

Camp oven cooking by the Bait Layers – twice national

champion camp oven cooks

.

Come along to a family friendly eco-festival with plenty to do, see, taste and learn

Wetlands tours including bird watching

Camp oven cooking demonstrations

Art workshops for kids and adults

Market and information stands

Outdoor cinema (Finding Nemo)

Bushman’s Dinner

Live entertainment by bush band, Hullaballoo

Fresh local produce (prawns, mud crabs)

Mayor’s Charity BallSATURDAY 1 NOVEMBER

Platinum Sponsors

Gold Sponsors

Silver Sponsors

Tickets to this fun and unforgettable night are sold outYou can still support this worthwhile cause

Simply make a donation through Mayor Anne Baker’s Everyday Hero page at everydayhero.com.au or donate an item for the charity auction to help raise funds and awareness. Any donations of quality and unique items for the charity auction and as raffle prizes for the evening, would be greatly appreciated.

To find out more contact: Office of the Mayor Phone 1300 ISAACS (47 22 27) or email mayorsball@isaac.qld.gov.au

TICKETS

SOLD OUT!

Mayor Anne Baker cordially invites

Nameto attend the

Mayor’s Charity Ball for an unforgettable night of fun and fundraising

Moranbah Community Centre

Saturday, November 1 6pm doors open, 6.50pm guests seated

ID required

Guest Speaker: beyondblue Ambassador

Dress code: Formal/black tie

Theme: Black and white

Tickets: $90 per person, $900 per table of 10

(includes three course meal, Charity auction, entertainment, live band and dancing)

Seats are limited Pre-purchase by Friday, September 12

RSVP: Office of the Mayor, phone 4941 4504 or

email mayorsball@isaac.qld.gov.au

Mayor’s Charity BallSATURDAY 1 NOVEMBER

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EMILY CLARKEPHOTOGRAPHER/DESIGNER

Affordable country living at the gateway to the Bowen Basin

A joint initiative by the Australian Government and Isaac Regional Council.

*Eligible purchasers are entitled under the Federal Government Initiative, to receive a rebate up to $54,120 per lot.

Quiet country living in Nebo

Attractive cash rebate of up to $54,120* per lot

Only one hour to Mackay’s shopping precinct and stunning beaches

Short drive to Bowen Basin mines

Final land release offering fully serviced homesites

1300 ISAACS (1300 472 227) isaac.qld.gov.au

How the rebate worksSale price $83,339 on settlementAffordable housing rebate $37,459 on settlementNet sale cost $45,880**Based on a 605m2 block, example only, prices subject to change. Subject to eligible purchaser criteria.

Perfect location• 50 minutes to Lake Elphinstone Reserve – a boat

lovers delight• Just over an hour to Sarina – a small coastal town ideal

for camping, a weekend away, or a day in the surf• Less than 60 minutes to some of the Bowen Basin’s

biggest mine sites, letting families and workers unite• 60 minutes to Mackay and some of Queensland’s best

beaches, shopping and cafes • Only two and a half hours to Airlie Beach and the

renowned Whitsunday Islands

Find out more todayTo find out more please contact Sue Johnson Senior Program Coordinator of Land Development on 07 4983 4768 or 0417 253 673 or email Sue at sue.johnson@isaac.qld.gov.au or visit www.isaac.qld.gov.au/anne-street-estate

Help light up Isaac this festive season

Christmas Lights Competition

Help light up Isaac this festive season and enter your home or business’ Christmas lights display in Isaac Regional Council’s Christmas Lights Competition.

Entry is FREE! To enter complete the entry form in this kit and deliver to your local Council office or post to: Christmas Lights Competition, PO Box 97, Moranbah QLD 4744

Entries can also be submitted online via www.isaac.qld.gov.au For further information please contact 1300 ISAACS (1300 47 22 27).

Local prizes include:$250 for Best Residential$250 for Best Business

Visit www.isaac.qld.gov.auor call 1300 ISAACSto find out more

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