Press Release 18 April 2018

April 23, 2018
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Press Release 18 April 2018

Regional Shows and Show Balls get underway in Somerset

Our region has a mix of local shows and show balls, with Kilcoy’s already done and dusted. The weather was perfect at the Kilcoy Show held on 6^th and 7^th April, and with recent rains the weather lead up to our shows has been kind indeed. After holding the position of Vice President and committee member with the Kilcoy Show Society many years ago, I understand the amount of work that is generously provided by numerous volunteers to bring the local show and show ball to fruition.

Kilcoy Show Society is one of fifteen show societies affiliated with the Near North Coast Sub Chamber. Our other local show societies, Lowood, Esk and Toogoolawah are affiliated with the West Moreton and Brisbane Valley Sub Chamber comprising of a total of ten show societies. As Councillor, I would prefer to see all of our show societies working under the one banner, but this is not a unique arrangement as prior to council amalgamation, Kilcoy and Esk Shire Councils shared different boundaries for many bodies. I must congratulate Mrs Estelle Drynan and acknowledge her hard work as President of the West Moreton and Brisbane Valley Sub Chamber.

The finals of the Near North Coast Sub Chamber Miss Showgirl will be held at Kilcoy on 30^thJune. The finals of the West Moreton and Brisbane Valley Sub Chamber Miss Showgirl and Rural Ambassador will be held at Esk on 14^th July. Our local show societies must be excited and honoured to be holding such important events.

Husband John and I proudly support our local show by sponsoring events. So now is the time to find your dancing shoes and your favourite pair of jeans and get to your local show ball and show. Please call in to the council stand and have a chat, as I look forward to catching up with you at each of our local shows.

Esk Show Ball – 19 May, Esk Show – 25/26 May. Lowood Show Ball – 26 May, Lowood Show – 15/16 June. Toogoolawah Show Ball – 2 June, Toogoolawah Show – 8/9 June.

Kilcoy Show President Chris Anderson, Hannah Goode and Dad Geoff

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9 hours ago

Good Afternoon RFS Volunteers,
I am writing to you to personally request your support as part of the COVID-19 Border Operation at Brisbane Airport.

Our State Emergency Service volunteers have done an outstanding job during this operation; however, we are looking for additional personnel from our Rural Fire Service volunteers to support the operation into the future.

Your role within this operation is to provide support to Queensland Police Service and District Disaster Management Group by undertaking reception of incoming passengers from interstate locations.

This role is essential to this operation as they support passengers through the triage areas, reviewing documentation and instructing passengers on which checkpoint to proceed to.

Volunteers provide additional support to passengers with cultural, age and health requirements.

While there has been some concerns about the border operation, I would like to reassure our volunteers that the work being undertaken is truly respected and valued by the greater Queensland community as well as the Queensland Fire and Emergency Services.

To support you in this role, volunteers will be:
• reimbursed for personal travel in their vehicles,
• provided accommodation if travelling long distances,
• provided meals throughout their shift.

I ask that you please provide your support as part of a whole of government approach to protecting the Queensland community. While bushfire season response will take precedence, your assistance during the COVID-19 border operation is required.

If you are able to support our operation at Brisbane Airport, please follow your chain of command to nominate.

Lance Duncan
A/Assistant Commissioner
Brisbane Region | Queensland Fire and Emergency Services
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9 hours ago

WORKS MANAGER

Fixed Term Contract (Full-Time – Maximum Term up to 18 Months)

Reference No: HR002/21

This position offers an opportunity to take responsibility of the overall management of Council’s operational works section ensuring that goals and objectives set out in Council’s Corporate and Operational Plans are achieved.

The successful candidate will have the ability to provide:

Strong leadership in the areas of project management, safety and quality;
Support and lead change to address improvements in safety;
Strong community focus;
Good business management skills;
Solid understanding of disaster response and restoration needs; and
Engagement with a diverse range of key stakeholders.
Reporting to the Director Operations, this position is an 18-month fixed term contract with an attractive total remuneration package to be negotiated with the successful candidate based on qualifications and experience. ... See MoreSee Less

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13 hours ago

179 YEARS AT CRESSBROOK

Today, the McConnel family celebrate 179-years of settlement and custodianship at Cressbrook.

Cressbrook is now run by fifth-generation descendant Christopher McConnel, with his wife Susan and their daughter Caitlin. Their home, the House at Cressbrook, is the oldest residence and third oldest building in Queensland, and they are the oldest identified family business in Queensland.

In the words of Madge McConnel (nee Kent of Jondaryan), wife of second-generation owner of Cressbrook, James Henry McConnel, “the story of Cressbrook would not be complete without reference to old friends, and employees whose memory we value, and whose descendants some of them are still with us or settled near us.”

Madge’s words continue to have relevance today, over 100-years on. Today, Christopher, Susan and Caitlin not only celebrate this historic milestone, but more importantly, it provides an opportunity for them to be grateful for, and to acknowledge the continued support of friends, family and members of the public who hold their story, and the history of agriculture and development in Australia, dear to their hearts. ... See MoreSee Less

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