For further information please contact Ethan Capewell, Health Promotion Officer on 0484 243 075 or ecapewell@cphcc.com.au
View the NRL League Star Tour – Quilpie Flyer View the 13+ Coaching Clinic poster here
Business Development Group meeting was held on Wednesday 9 September at the Quilpie Heritage Inn with 17 people in attendance.
Items discussed included the Wellspring Project, the Shopfront refurbishment program, COVID-19, changes to NAB banking and the Business Christmas Party.
The minutes from this meeting can be found here
The next meet of the group will occur prior to Christmas 2020.
If you would like further information about this group please contact Karen Grimm, Manager Tourism & Economic Development on 4656 0541 or email kareng@quilpie.qld.gov.au
This week is Women’s Health Week and what a better way to spend a Sunday than joining in a fitness session with Cam!
When: Sunday 13 September
Where: Quilpie Sport & Rec Centre “on the lawn”
Time: 8:30am
BYO gym mat/ towel and water bottle
Breakfast will be provided. Please RSVP by this Thursday 10 September to Michelle Donohue, Health Promotions Officer on 0427 243 055.
See you there!
Quilpie Shire Council is currently developing its 2020 – 2024 Economic Development and Tourism Strategy. The Council has engaged Sasha Lennon from SC Lennon and Associates to assist in the strategy that will provide the Council with the framework and plan of action for economic and tourism development, promotion and facilitation over the next five years.
Local consultation will begin with a presentation at the Business Development Group meeting on Monday 3 February followed by the opportunity for residents to meet one on one with the consultant. This also includes a visit to Adavale and Eromanga to meet with interested residents.
For more information about the Quilpie Shire Economic Development and Tourism Strategy or to book a one on one meeting please contact Council’s Tourism Manager, Karen Grimm on 07 4656 0541.
The primary role of the Small Business Rural Financial Counselling Service Program is to support small businesses in drought impacted areas who are experiencing hardship associated with the long standing drought conditions, and have no alternative source of impartial support. For further information on this free scheme and the free Rural Financial Counsellor Scheme visit Rural Solutions Queensland Inc website at https://www.rfcssq.org.au/about/
View the Small Business Rural Financial Counselling Service brochure
View the Rural Financial Counselling Service brochure.
A friendly reminder – to receive the prompt payment discount on RURAL rates for categories 6, 8, 9 and 10, full payment is due Monday 06 January 2020 before 5:00pm.
If you have any queries please contact the Council on 4656 0500.
Residents are advised that the Christmas Closedown is as follows:
Depot will be Closed from:
20 December 2019 and reopen 06/13 January 2020.
Main Office will be closed from:
5:00pm 20 December 2019 until 06 January 2020.
Rubbish Collections will take place:
Residential: Mon 23 Dec 2019 & Mon 30 Dec 2019
Business: Thurs 27 December 2019 & Wed 02 Jan 2020
For any urgent enquiries over the Christmas Break please contact:
Dave Burges: 0427 461 165
Plumber: 0427 561 198
Peter See: 0452 387 617
Council wishes to advise residents that Brolga Street will be closed from Dukamurra Street to past Chipu Street, Wednesday 20 November from 9am to 5pm, due to Power line maintenance.
Council apologises for any inconvenience. For further information please contact Council’s Customer Service Centre on (07) 4656 0500.
Queensland’s 77 councils need mayors and councillors that reflect the diversity of our communities. By becoming a councillor, or even just running for election, you can make a positive difference to your local community.
All candidates for the March 2020 election need to complete free online training. Alternatively, you may be able to access a free face-to-face training session in your area. Get the training done early so you know all your campaign obligations. Face-to-face training will be held at the Charleville RSL, Wednesday 27 November from 6pm – 8:30pm.
For more information visit http://www.dlgrma.qld.gov.au/so-you-want-to-be-a-councillor.html or search online ‘So you want to be a Councillor?’
The Dental Truck will be in Quilpie Monday 18 November and Tuesday 19 November at the footy field.
The Dental Truck will be offering all the general dental services including:
– general checkups/cleans
– fillings
– crowns and bridges
– extractions
– dentures
Register for an appointment by filling out the form here: bit.ly/trucknp
You can also call on (02) 99232478 or email us at truck@thedentalstation.com.au to make an appointment.
