isaac news issue 27 february 2016

Issue 27February 2016

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AUSTRALIADAY WINNERS


CITIZENS OF THE YEAR

John and Jan BurnettJUNIOR CITIZEN OF THE YEAR

Jack Lonergan

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On the CoverAustralia Day Citizens of the Year Award winners John and Jan Burnett.See page 6.

isaacnewsThis magazine is produced by BB Print. None of the material in this publication may be reproduced without permission of Isaac Regional Council. To comment on this publication or for enquiries please contact us on 1300 472 227.

To learn more about Council projects featured in this edition, visit www.isaac.qld.gov.au

All content accurate as ofFebruary 2016.

Contact CouncilPO Box 97Moranbah QLD 4744Phone1300 ISAACS(1300 47 22 27)

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CITIZENS OF THE YEAR

John and Jan BurnettJUNIOR CITIZEN OF THE YEAR

Jack Lonergan

From the

CEO’s DeskOur 2016 Local Government Quadrennial Elections are set for Saturday March 19.The Electoral Commission Queensland (ECQ) holds Local Government elections every four years. This is your opportunity to make your vote count.

Voter Information

It’s compulsory for all Australian citizens over

18 years of age, living in Queensland, to

be enrolled and vote in the election. Failure

to vote may result in a fine. Ensure you’re

enrolled and your information is up to date

- contact the ECQ on 1300 881 665, email

[email protected] or visit www.ecq.qld.gov.au

VOTING PROCESS

Attendance Votes (Divisions 2 – 7)All Divisions, aside from Divisions 1 and 8, will

be attendance votes - meaning electors will

need to visit a Polling Booth on election day

to vote. Information on the location of your

closest booth will be available on the ECQ

website closer to Election Day.

If you are not a resident of the Isaac region

and are enrolled in another local government

area, you will need to organise a postal vote

through ECQ or contact the Returning Officer.

This includes voters who know they will be

working, travelling, or generally will not be able

to make it to a booth on Election Day.

Full Postal Ballot Votes (Divisions 1 & 8)Electors in full postal ballot areas will have

ballot material sent to their enrolled postal

address after nominations close on February

16. No polling booths will be open or available

to electors residing in full postal ballot areas.

All electors in the remaining Divisions need to

visit their nearest Polling Booth on Saturday

19 March 2016.

Pre-poll votingIf you cannot attend on the day, you can visit a Pre-Poll Booth (they will be advertised at a later date by ECQ) or apply for a Postal Vote – information available www.ecq.qld.gov.au/voters-and-voting/how-to-vote/voting-in-a-local-government-election

Do you know your Division? For electoral purposes Isaac Regional Council is divided into eight electoral divisions. The Local Government Change Commission independently assessed these divisions last year, so your division may have changed.

Visit the ECQ website www.ecq.qld.gov.auunder Electoral Boundaries then Find My Electorate then Local Area Boundary Maps scroll down and click Isaac Regional and type in your address www.ecq.qld.gov.au/electoral-boundaries/find-my-electorate/local-government-electoral-maps-new

Lost or destroyed ballots If your ballot material is lost in transit or accidentally defaced or destroyed, you must apply for replacement ballot material by completing a Declaration Form. You can complete your ballot material upon receipt but it must be completed by 6pm on Polling Day and the completed ballot material received by the Returning Officer by close of business on Tuesday March 29, 2016.

Need more information? Contact the ECQ on 1300 881 665, email [email protected] or visit www.ecq.qld.gov.au

CEO Rod Ferguson

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8 Clean Up Australia Day

5 Federal funding helps bridgethe gap on Isac’s roads

6 Australia Day Celebrations and Award Winners

9 Wet wipes blocking sewerage system

12 Paid camping on the coast commences

10 Make sureyour pool measures up

Grants and ApplicationsWant to apply for a community grant?Our new community grants policy and application forms arenow available at www.isaac.qld.gov.au

Queensland State Government Funding► Club Development Program► Breakwater Island Casino Community Benefit Fund► Jupiters Casino Community Benefit Fund

Where to find us?Clermont OfficeCorner Karmoo and Daintree StreetsCLERMONT QLD 4721

Dysart OfficeShannon CrescentDYSART QLD 4745

Glenden OfficeEwan DriveGLENDEN QLD 4743

Middlemount OfficeShopping CentreMIDDLEMOUNT QLD 4746

Moranbah OfficeGrosvenor Complex Batchelor ParadeMORANBAH QLD 4744

Nebo Office10 Reynolds StNEBO QLD 4742

St. Lawrence 36 Macartney StreetST LAWRENCE QLD 4707

For further information please contact your local Council on 1300 ISAACS (1300 47 22 27)

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When: Sunday March 6Time: 9am - 10.30am Where: Land reserve behind Clermont State School, Jeffery Street

Clean Up Australia Day volunteers recieve a pool voucher.

For more information visit www.isaac.qld.gov.au

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Events Calendar

8-17April 2016

9St Lawrence WetlandsNational Youth Week

25Anzac Day

16-21May 2016

23-25Clermont ShowSmall Business Week

25National Simultaneous Storytime

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March 20162Australia Government Mobile Service Centre - Nebo

Australia Government Mobile Service Centre – St Lawrence

Australia Government Mobile Service Centre - Dysart

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National Ride2School Day

Australia Government Mobile Service Centre - Clermont

19 21RADF Round 2Local Government Elections

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Get your eventonline for freeCommunity groups and organisations can now list their event online for free on Council’s online Events Calendar. Visit www.isaac.qld.gov.au/events

Click ‘Add your own event to our calendar’, complete the simple form and save.

Council reserves the right to approve event listings.

InternationalWomens DayThis will be celebrated across the region on March 8.

Clean Up Australia Day 2016March 6

Australian Government Mobile Service CentreWill visit the region in March.St Lawrence March 1Nebo March 2Dysart March 7Clermont March 8

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Australian Government Mobile Service Centre

The Australian Government Mobile Service Centre is supporting rural communities by providing convenient access to Australian Government payments and services. This specialised vehicle offers a wide range of face to face and self service assistance for rural families, older Australians, students, job seekers, people with disability, carers, farmers and self-employed people.

You can visit the Mobile Service Centre:

Experienced staff travel with the Mobile Service Centre and provide friendly, face-to-face service, information and support. On this trip, the Australian Taxation Office will be available to assist with advice and information about tax and superannuation. If the assistance you’re after is not available, arrangements will be made for someone from the relevant organisation to contact you.

For more information, go to humanservices.gov.au and search for Mobile Service Centre or call 132 316.

Near Centenary Park, Capella Street

CLERMONT

Tuesday, 8 March 2016 9 am to 4 pm

Welcome to the Isaac regionWhether you are here for work or just to be closer to family and friends, we would like to warmly welcome all new residents to the Isaac region! Find out more about what there is to explore and our facilities and services at www.isaac.qld.gov.au




11International Women’s Day

6Clean up Australia Day


Isaac communities and road users will reap the benefits of $2.75 million in federal funding from Round Two of the Australian Government’s Bridges Renewal Programme (BRP), announced Monday January 18. Moranbah’s Cherwell Creek Bridge Renewal project secured the maximum funding allocation of 50 per cent of the total project cost and received the highest funding allocation in Queensland during Round Two.

The upgrade will deliver a wider, safer, more resilient bridgewith significantly increased flood immunity and load capacity. The $5.5 million project will greatly improve road freight efficiency including an increased speed limit back to 100km/h, and deliver long term benefits for local road users including safer driving conditions.The Australian Government has identified local bridge upgrades and repairs as a national priority and have committed $300 million in funding over five years from 2014–15.

In light of the recent weather events across the Isaac region it’s important to remember, if it’s flooded, forget it!

This is a timely reminder that we are still in storm season across the region so please be prepared. Visit www.getready.qld.gov.au for more information, and for the latest travel and traffic information visit www.131940.qld.gov.au

If disaster strikes, are you ready?Now is the time to organise what you need in an emergency.

qld.gov.au/getready

Important documents in sealed bags or

scanned to a USB.

Torch. Baby formula and nappies.

Sturdy gloves.

Waterproof bags. Portable radio. Fresh water for three days.

Toiletries.

First aid kit.Essential medication.Spare batteries for a radio, torch and

mobile phone.

Three days of non-perishable food

and can opener.

Make a difference and volunteer for the Isaac SES to helpyour community in a time of need. Our local SES desperately needs volunteers.

For more details please contact Local Controller Alex McPhee via email [email protected]

For further information please contact Isaac Regional Council on 1300 ISAACS (472 227) orvisit www.investment.infrastructure.gov.au/funding/bridgesrenewal

LOCAL SESDESPERATELY NEEDSVOLUNTEERS

Did you know Council has made it easier for low to medium income households to be eligible to apply for affordable rental houses in the Isaac region? Rental properties are available in Moranbah and residents are encouraged to take advantage of this unique opportunity.

Even if you’ve previously applied for affordable housing under the National Rental Affordability Scheme (NRAS) and weren’t eligible, now you may be.

To apply for a property to rent through the Isaac Rental Affordability Scheme, first check you meet the eligibility criteria outlined at www.isaac.qld.gov.au, then contact 1300 ISAACS (47 22 27) to obtain an application form and enquire about currently available properties (application forms can also be downloaded from Council’s website).

Isaac Regional Council acknowledges and thanks the Department of Communities as a major funding partner in the delivery of affordable accommodation to residents in the Isaac region.

ISAAC VIEWS Affordable housing available

Isaac’s Roads

Federal funding helps bridge the gap on…

www.isaac.qld.gov.au Page 5

Isaac communities and road users will reap the benefits of $2.75 million in federal funding from Round Two of the Australian Government’s Bridges Renewal Programme (BRP), announced Monday January 18. Moranbah’s Cherwell Creek Bridge Renewal project secured the maximum funding allocation of 50 per cent of the total project cost and received the highest funding allocation in Queensland during Round Two.

The upgrade will deliver a wider, safer, more resilient bridgewith significantly increased flood immunity and load capacity. The $5.5 million project will greatly improve road freight efficiency including an increased speed limit back to 100km/h, and deliver long term benefits for local road users including safer driving conditions.The Australian Government has identified local bridge upgrades and repairs as a national priority and have committed $300 million in funding over five years from 2014–15.

In light of the recent weather events across the Isaac region it’s important to remember, if it’s flooded, forget it!

This is a timely reminder that we are still in storm season across the region so please be prepared. Visit www.getready.qld.gov.au for more information, and for the latest travel and traffic information visit www.131940.qld.gov.au

If disaster strikes, are you ready?Now is the time to organise what you need in an emergency.

qld.gov.au/getready

Important documents in sealed bags or

scanned to a USB.

Torch. Baby formula and nappies.

Sturdy gloves.

Waterproof bags. Portable radio. Fresh water for three days.

Toiletries.

First aid kit.Essential medication.Spare batteries for a radio, torch and

mobile phone.

Three days of non-perishable food

and can opener.

Make a difference and volunteer for the Isaac SES to helpyour community in a time of need. Our local SES desperately needs volunteers.

For more details please contact Local Controller Alex McPhee via email [email protected]

For further information please contact Isaac Regional Council on 1300 ISAACS (472 227) orvisit www.investment.infrastructure.gov.au/funding/bridgesrenewal

LOCAL SESDESPERATELY NEEDSVOLUNTEERS

Did you know Council has made it easier for low to medium income households to be eligible to apply for affordable rental houses in the Isaac region? Rental properties are available in Moranbah and residents are encouraged to take advantage of this unique opportunity.

Even if you’ve previously applied for affordable housing under the National Rental Affordability Scheme (NRAS) and weren’t eligible, now you may be.

To apply for a property to rent through the Isaac Rental Affordability Scheme, first check you meet the eligibility criteria outlined at www.isaac.qld.gov.au, then contact 1300 ISAACS (47 22 27) to obtain an application form and enquire about currently available properties (application forms can also be downloaded from Council’s website).

Isaac Regional Council acknowledges and thanks the Department of Communities as a major funding partner in the delivery of affordable accommodation to residents in the Isaac region.

ISAAC VIEWS Affordable housing available

Isaac’s Roads

Federal funding helps bridge the gap on…

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A dynamic husband and wife duo of 36 years have accepted the Isaac region’s top community award, the Isaac 2016 Citizen of the Year. John and Jan Burnett of Bendemeer Station, Clermont, accepted the award together at Australia Day celebrations among family and friends.The Burnetts contribute to the region’s vibrant Clermont community through numerous committees and fundraising efforts, are strong advocates and spokespeople for the cattle and beef industry and philanthropic business owners.Over the years John and Jan Burnett have played anenormous part in building Clermont and the region’s communities and industry.

Jack Lonergan of Middlemount was named 2016 Young Citizen of the Year for his exceptional leadership qualities and sportsmanship.Jack is a true sportsman on and off the field, he excels in rugby league and volleyball, but takes time out to help and encourage younger and disabled students at school. Middlemount Community School is proud to have Jack as School Captain with his maturity and strength of character counted as some of Jack’s key attributes.

Community Event of the Year has been awarded to ‘A Colourful Affair’, the 2015 Multicultural Food and Arts Festival hosted by Moranbah Arts.The event attracted over 2,000 visitors over three days to enjoy food, workshops, displays, music, tours and dance.

Congratulations2016 Isaac Regional CouncilAustralia Day Award Winners

Dynamic duo, John and Jan Burnett accepted theIsaac region 2016 Citizen of the Year Award today in Clermont.

2016 Young Citizen of the Year, Jack Lonergan from Middlemount acknowledged for his exceptional

leadership qualities in sport.

CELEBRATIONS


2016 MAYORS AWARDS

For recognition of service to the community• Lashona Petersen, Carmila• Rebecca Johnstone, Clermont• Judith Rowe, Dysart• 2015 Glenden Rodeo, Glenden Rodeo Association• Bernadine Oosthuizen, Middlemount• Neil Wicks, Moranbah• Nebo Medical Action Group, Nebo• St Lawrence Bowls Club Inc, St Lawrence

For recognition of service to community sport• David ‘Devo’ Stevens, Moranbah

For recognition of service to the arts• Amanda Raymond, Moranbah

2016 EVENT OF THE YEAR

2015 Multicultural Food and Arts FestivalMoranbah Arts, Moranbah

2016 INDIVIDUAL ACHIEVEMENT MEDALLIONS

To recognise an individual who has contributed positively to their community, in their respective category.

Achievement• Lyn Thomas, Clairview/Carmila• Sarah Cook, Clermont• Richelle Toshack, Dysart• Mark Hodgson, Glenden• Bernadine Oosthuizen, Middlemount• Natalie Ramsdale, Moranbah• William (Bill) Bruce, Nebo• Kimberley Armstrong, St Lawrence

Cultural• Erin Zordan, Clermont• Boyd Robert Greaves, Moranbah

Sport• Will McMahon, Clermont • Jack Lonergan, Middlemount • Kaylee Kimber, Moranbah

2016 GROUP ACHIEVEMENT MEDALLIONS

To recognise a group who has contributed positively to their community, in their respective category.

Achievement• QCWA Clermont, Jenny Wilby, Clermont

Cultural• Moranbah 2015 NAIDOC Committee, Moranbah• Broadsound Coastal Care, Carmila

Rebecca JohnstoneClermont

Judith RoweDysart

Lashona PetersonCarmila

Jenny WilbyQCWA Clermont

Moranbah 2015 NAIDOC Committee

Kimberley ArmstrongSt Lawrence

Kaylee KimberMoranbah

Boyd Robert GreavesMoranbah

Lyn ThomasClairview/Carmila

Richelle ToshackDysart

Glenden Rodeo Association

Bernadine Oosthuizen Middlemount

Neil WicksMoranbah

Nebo Medical Action Group

St Lawrence Bowls Club Inc

Amanda RaymondMoranbah

Mark HodgsonGlenden

Will McMahonClermont

Erin ZordanClermont

William (Bill) BruceNebo

Sarah CookClermont

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CHANGES TO COASTAL

Recycling DaysA reminder for coastal residents that the collection day for residential kerbside recycling bins (yellow lid) will changefrom Monday to Thursday each fortnight as of Thursday March 3, 2016.The following coastal areas will be affected by the recycling change: Carmila, Clairview, Greenhill andSt Lawrence.There is no change to the current kerbside general waste bin collection each Monday.

Isaac Regional Council has gained $3.6 million in funding to upgrade the Moranbah Resource Recovery Centre, announced by the State Government last December.Under the Queensland Government’s Building our Regions Program, the funding will provide for a modern domesticrefuse transfer station and new landfill cell, storm water and leachate pond.The upgrade will provide Isaac residents with a purpose-built refuse transfer station and the new landfill cell will better support industry clients. It will also create further operational efficiencies and extend the lifespan of the facility.Construction phase of the project is set to create local jobs with Council hoping to contract locals if they have business capability. A tender will be issued this year and Council encourages suitable businesses to apply.

For more information contact Isaac Regional Council on 1300 ISAACS (1300 472 227) or visit www.isaac.qld.gov.au

FOR MORANBAH RESOURCE RECOVERY CENTRE UPGRADE

$3.6m Funding




Come on Isaac regionLet’s Go!

Register now at cleanupaustraliaday.org.auor call 1800 CUA DAY

It’s time to look around your local area to find those rubbish hotspots that need attention for Clean Up Australia Day.

For more details visit www.isaac.qld.gov.au


Isaac Regional Council is urging residents to remember the three P’s this year to help ease the strain on the region’s sewerage system.Wet wipes and other ‘flushable’ toiletry products wreak havoc on sewerage systems with blockages a common, and increasing problem. Council is asking homeowners to stick to sending the three P’s – pee, poo and paper – down the toilet, and dispose of all other products in the bin.

Wet wipes are very stretchy and do not disintegrate the way toilet paper does. This leads to blockages in both the pipe network and in the equipment at the region’s sewer treatment plants.The issue is a state-wide concern with approximately 120 tonnes of wet wipes pulled from the sewerage network annually, which if stretched end to end would span the distance between Australia and New Zealand.Council asks residents to keep the three P’s in mind during 2016 and help play a part in cleaning up sewerage networks throughout Isaac and the state.

Racing Minister Grace Grace was trackside for the special Australia Day Races at Treasure Park, Moranbah on Saturday (January 30).Despite the unfortunate weather (thunder storms saw the last two races scrapped at the five race card) it was a great day of country racing and competitive fun with fashions of the field.Race days are much-loved social occasions across our region, and add to the spirit of our regional communities and Council would like to thank Minister Grace for sharing the day with the Moranbah racing community.

MINISTER GRACES

MoranbahCountry Races

Minister Grace Grace with Moranbah Race Club President Brent Sparks.

WET WIPES

Don’t flush wipes: Moranbah SeniorWater Treatment Plant OperatorsJulie Smith and Shelly-Ann Cottamare asking people to remember thethree P’s – pee, poo and paper – down the toilet to ease the strain on the region’s sewerage system.

blocking the flow of region’s

sewerage system

Fourteen new citizens were warmly welcomed to the Isaac region in a special ceremony at the Greg Cruickshank Aquatic Centre on Australia Day, January 26.

There is no better day than Australia Day to welcome people from all over the world to Isaac and it is always an honour to see people to make the pledge to become citizens of ourgreat nation. Congratulations to all of our region’s newest Australian citizens.

Top day to welcomeNEW AUSSIES

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With drowning one of the leading causes of death in Queensland for children under five, Isaac Regional Council is urging pool owners to

make sure their pool fence measures up.Queensland pools, including spas and portable pools, must comply with the pool safety standard.If you’re not sure, contact Council andour licensed pool safety inspectors can check if it’s up to standard for a cost-recovery fee; the inspector will then issue compliant pools with a safety certificate.

Need to upgrade your technology skills?Do it for free at your library!Thanks to a partnership with Arrow Energy, Isaac Libraries are opening digital doorways to a Brighter Future. Aimed at adults, the Digital Doorways Program improves digital literacy and technology skills in a friendly learning environment.Workshop 1 - Computer BasicsFor people who want to learn the foundation of using a Windows Personal Computer. Designed for beginners and all who would like a refresher. Topics include: Operating Windows, Internet Browsing, Email, Word Processing, Software/Hardware and much more.Workshop 2 - ‘Explore’A friendly and supportive environment where participants are guided to the use of available technologies. Discover online services, learn how to use digital devices such as iPads and Tablets and create media using various software.

For non-compliance with the pool safety standard, there is an on-the-spot fine of $824.60 for individuals and $2,356 for companies. The maximum penalty a court can impose is $19,437.Penalties for failing to register a pool include an on-the-spot fine of $235.60 for individuals or $706.80 for companies. The court can impose a maximum penalty of $2,356.All residential pools must also be registered with the Queensland Building and Construction Commission.

Information is available on the QBCC website – www.qbcc.qld.gov.auto help home owners to assess their pools for compliance.

MAKE SURE

YOUR POOLMEASURES UP

Thanks to a partnership with Arrow Energy, Isaac Libraries are opening digital doorways to a Brighter Future. Aimed at adults, the Digital Doorways Program improves digital literacy and technology skills in a friendly learning environment.

Digital Doorways Workshops 2016Workshop 1 Computer Basics

For people who want to learn the foundation of using a Windows Personal Computer. Designed for beginners and all who would like a refresher. Topics include: Operating Windows, Internet Browsing, Email, Word Processing, Software/Hardware and much more.

Timetable

For more information or to book your place call 1300 ISAACS (472 227)

Moranbah Library - Tuesdays

Dysart Library - Wednesdays

10am to 11am

Workshop 1 “Computer Basics”

11.15am to 12.15pm

Workshop 2 “Explore”

9.30am to 10.30am

Workshop 1 “Computer Basics”

10.45am to 11.45am

Workshop 2 “Explore”

Workshop 2 ‘Explore’

A friendly and supportive environment where participants are guided to the use of availabletechnologies. Discover online services, learn how to use digital devices such as iPads and Tablets and create media using various software.

Workshops begin from Tuesday February 2 in Moranbah and Wednesday February 3 in Dysart.

DIGITAL DOORWAYS

MORANBAH LIBRARYTuesdays 10am to 11am Workshop 1 “Computer Basics”

Tuesdays 11.15am to 12.15pm Workshop 2 “Explore”

DYSART LIBRARYWednesdays 9.30am to 10.30am Workshop 1 “Computer Basics”

Wednesdays 10.45am to 11.45am Workshop 2 “Explore”


‘Row, row, row your boat’ and ‘If you’re happy and you know it’ were big hits with more than 300 mums, dads, carers and children at the launch of First 5 Forever across Isaac libraries on Wednesday February 3.

First 5 Forever aims to help parents andcarers give their children the best start to life with literacy.

The statewide program promotes that reading 10,000 books to children before they turn five, just three books a day, will have them ready for the start of theirschool journey.

The First 5 Forever family literacy initiativeis proudly supported by Queensland Government, State Library of Queensland and delivered in partnership with Isaac Regional Council.

Isaac Libraries Launch Program TO GROW CHILDRENS’ LOVE OF LITERACY

For more details see www.isaac.qld.gov.au

Never too early:Rachael Guscott and Thomas Bettinzoli.

Isaac Regional Arts Development Fund

Obtain a new funding application form and RADF funding guidelines at:

www.isaac.qld.gov.au under ‘Community’

Isaac Regional Council offices and libraries

Council’s Arts and Cultural Development Team Leader phone1300 472 227

The RADF provides funding for local arts and cultural development and heritage projects. RADF is a partnership between the Queensland Government and

Isaac Regional Council to support local arts and culture in regional Queensland.

Obtain a new funding application form and RADF funding guidelines at:www.isaac.qld.gov.au under ‘Community’ orcall Isaac Regional Council on 1300 472 227

The RADF provides funding for local arts and cultural development and heritage projects. RADF is a partnership between the Queensland Government and Isaac Regional Council to support local arts and culture in regional Queensland.

There are changes to this year’s RADF Grant Program.New funding application forms and guidelines apply.

21 March to 18 April 2016

New 2016 RADF Grant Round
















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Isaac Regional Council would like to thank all residents who took the time to submit recent Community Budget Bids to help inform Council’s 2016-17 Budget. Council received 30 Community Budget Bid applications to help improve community programs, resources and infrastructure across the region. Each Budget Bid will be reviewed as part of the budgeting process and applicants will receive feedback on their application in July (applications closed February 1, 2016). We are proud to be a region that promotes community input during the budgeting process, this valuable feedback helps Council continue to make the Isaac region a better place to live, work and play.In addition to Community Budget Bids, Council offers a Community Grants program to assist not-for-profit groups and individuals by providing grants and donations. Community groups or organisations seeking funding assistance are encouraged to visit Council’s website for application forms and more information on the Community Grants programwww.isaac.qld.gov.au.

Wet weather cuts roads,

BudgetBids

COMMUNITY

SPREADS DAMAGE AND DEBRIS

Flooded: Near Bee Creek on the Peak Downs Highway.

Flood water and debris:The Isaac River rises above the Peak Downs Highway.

Broken away: Just east of Coppabella on the Peak Downs Highway.

Nearly all of the state controlled main roads were cut off in Isaac during the wet weather event in early February.Council will be strongly advocating to the state to improve the flood immunity and condition of main roads in our region. More than half of the Peak Downs Highway was rated as ‘third-world’ in 2013 by RACQ. Work is now focussed on damage assessments and road repairs. It will take some time for our Council to complete works on the significant damage across the road network. Council is lodging an application for Natural Disaster Relief and Recovery Arrangements.

For traffic and travel information visit 131940.qld.gov.au or phone 13 19 40. Visit qld.gov.au/getready for tips, factsheets, emergency plans and more information.

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