2024 01 Public Notice Local Government Elections_
Today I am confirming that I will not run for re-election in the upcoming local council elections.
It is a bittersweet decision that wasn’t taken lightly. I have loved my time as councillor and deputy mayor, but at 67 years old I feel it’s time to make more time for my family and friends.
It has been an absolute privilege to serve the Quilpie community for the last 27 years.
I feel very proud of what Council has achieved over the last quarter century and want to pay tribute to the fantastic staff who are our greatest asset and the backbone of everything we have achieved. I have witnessed the team continue to go above and beyond for the benefit of Quilpie Shire. This unique sense of pride and camaraderie will continue to hold our shire in good stead.
I also feel very fortunate to have worked alongside some outstanding mayors, CEO’s and fellow councillors. I am proud to have been part of the teams who have helped deliver financial stability to our council,. This is a legacy that will continue to benefit the shire for years to come.
Some of my proudest achievements during my tenure as councillor and deputy mayor include:
We may be relatively small, but we are mighty, and our reputation as a progressive Council has been well earned.
While I will no longer have an official capacity with Council, I look forward to continuing to support the community I love. I have a business to run and will help run fundraising activities for our local Friends in Isolation charity and working with them on the excellent support they offer our community. I would also like to continue being involved in community events.
I hope that my departure opens fresh opportunities for community members to consider a role as a councillor. I would like to wish prospective new candidates all the best, and hope that they find the new role as rewarding and fun as I have.
Kind Regards
Jennifer Hewson
Deputy Mayor
A message from the Mayor
Thank you, Quilpie Shire
After many months of serious thought I have made the decision to not stand for re-election in the upcoming March local government election.
This has not been an easy decision to make, but after 23 years on council, 12 as Mayor, I feel the time is right.
I was first elected to council in 1997 as the only new councillor in a council of nine. At that time, we were paid a $120 meeting fee and rarely had more than 14 meetings a year.
A lot has changed since then. The responsibilities, time and commitment required is reflected in the well-paid positions councillors and mayors now hold.
I am proud of council’s collective achievements in my time as a councillor and mayor and feel confident that I will be leaving the position with an extremely competent and stable senior team in place.
Council is in an extremely healthy financial position, with a substantial and fully funded work program set for the next 12 months. This will give the new council ample opportunity to consider and set their own goals, ambitions and agenda for the future of the shire.
Being a councillor, and then mayor, has been an enormous honour and privilege. I have been incredibly fortunate and would like to extend my heartfelt thanks to our community for your support over the past 27 years. I hope I have repaid some of your faith in me.
The Quilpie Shire, through its history, has traditionally produced stable competent councils with long standing mayors which has been to our great advantage. I sincerely hope and believe this will continue. I wish my successor my genuine best wishes and sincerely hope they enjoy a successful and rewarding time in the role.
I would like to thank the many councillors and staff that I have shared my time with and my family for their continued support over the years.
To the people of the Quilpie Shire, thank you once again. I believe we can all look forward to a bright and prosperous future.
Kind Regards
Stuart Mackenzie OAM
Mayor
NOTICE OF INTENTION TO SELL LAND FOR OVERDUE RATES OR CHARGES
s.140 of the Local Government Regulation 2012
TO: Ann-Marie Colley and Mark Davis
Quilpie Shire Council has decided to sell the land described below because overdue rates or charges have remained unpaid for more than 3 years.
| Property Number | Property Description | Property Address | Size |
| 00059-00000-000 | L71, 80/A2456: PAR ADAVALE | SHEPHERD STREET, ADAVALE | 4,046m2 |
A copy of the Notice of Intention to Sell Land for Overdue Rates or Charges issued by the Council on 6 November 2023 pursuant to section 140 of the Local Government Regulation 2012 may be downloaded from the following link:
Notice of Intention to Sell Assessment 00059-00000-000
TO: Donna Lillian Everitt
Quilpie Shire Council has decided to sell the land described below because overdue rates or charges have remained unpaid for more than 3 years.
| Property Number | Property Description | Property Address | Size |
| 00088-00000-000 | L603 A2451 | KLUGH STREET, ADAVALE | 2023m2 |
A copy of the Notice of Intention to Sell Land for Overdue Rates or Charges issued by the Council on 6 November 2023 pursuant to section 140 of the Local Government Regulation 2012 may be downloaded from the following link:
Notice of Intention to Sell Assessment 00088-00000-000
Justin Hancock
Chief Executive Officer
Quilpie Shire Council
Monday 11 December 2023
Proposed Development Notice
Diamantina Development Road, Lot 7 SP273738 – Quilpie
Make a submission from 27/11/2023 to 15/12/2023.
To read the complete notice, click here
Please note the scheduled dates for Ordinary Meetings of Council for 2024.
To view the full notice, click here
2024 is almost here and we are on the search for the front cover of the 2024 Quilpie Shire Visitor Guide.
If you are a Quilpie Shire resident who has taken a photo in the Quilpie Shire that you think has what it takes to be the front cover of our Visitor Guide then we want to see it!
Photo’s can be sent to tourism@quilpie.qld.gov.au – terms and conditions do apply so please read carefully here
Dear Community Member
Further to my last community letter of 30 August 2023, I am pleased to provide an update on the provision of medical services in the Quilpie community and what South West Hospital and Health Service is doing to address and maintain services.
Online entry
If you are unable to place your entry into one of the shop local boxes in a participating business. Please complete an online entry form.
Please be aware you will need to have a copy of your receipt available (electronically or printed) if your name is drawn on the night. If you are not in attendance, you will need to provide a copy prior to accepting the prize.
https://quilpievic.surveysparrow.com/s/2023-Shop-Local-Online-entry/tt-jEFdeZg2pvN5FrAdo5mnjw
Please note that due to an alteration in the purchase price of Avgas from our suppliers, prices will change, effective 18 October 2023, as follows:
Avgas $3.225 per litre
