Councillor Report – 22 November 2017
Category : General News
Cr Cheryl Gaedtke – Ordinary Meeting 22 November 2017
Agenda Item # 5 Matters of Public Interest
24 November Minden State School Christmas Carnival
25 November Glamorgan Vale Christmas Carnival
30 November Linville Hub
01 December Launch of Kilcoy Mental Health Outreach – Kilcoy Hospital
02 December Lifeflight Charity Fundraiser – Maidenwell
02 December Handcraft Market Day – Glamorgan Vale
02 December Apex Community Christmas Tree – Esk
03 December Esk Community Choir’s Christmas Varity Concert
05 December International Volunteers’ Day – Region wide
06 December Mt Kilcoy State School Awards Night
08 December Beach Boyz – Somerset Civic Centre
09 December Lowood Show Society Christmas Carnival
09 December Toogoolawah Christmas Tree
09 December Kilcoy Lion’s Christmas Festival
11 December Winners announced – Somerset Christmas Lights Competition
Australia Post changes to 4306 Postcode
Communities that will receive the new postcode 4314, from existing postcode 4306.
Avoca Vale, Benarkin, Benarkin North, Blackbutt, Blackbutt North, Blackbutt South, Cherry Creek, Colinton, Gilla, Googa Creek, Harlin, Linville, Moore, Mount Binga, Mount Stanley, Nukku, Taromeo, Teelah.
For other locations within the postcode 4306 there is no immediate change. However, given the predicted growth expected to continue to occur in the southern zone of the postcode 4306, future postcode redistribution will be done to optimise delivery services.
What does this mean for residents and businesses in the northern zone of the postcode 4306?
The change of the postcode for residents and businesses in the locations listed above, will be effective from 1 February 2018 however to give residents and businesses time to make changes, we will continue to distribute mail to the current and new postcodes until 30 June, 2019.
Agenda Item # 27 Councillors’ Report
08 November Kilcoy State High School P & C Association monthly meeting
09 November Kilcoy State School P & C Association monthly meeting
09 November Kilcoy & District Historical Society monthly meeting
10 November Kilcoy Art Society new monthly art exhibition
11 November Remembrance Day Commemoration
14 November Tourism Advisory Committee Meeting – Esk
15 November Traffic Safety Advisory Committee Meeting – Esk
15 November Meeting with local resident
15 November Brisbane Valley Kilcoy Landcare Group Meeting – AGM
17 November Kilcoy State High School Valedictory
17 November Kilcoy Indoor Sports Centre – Xbox Draw & Final Youth Night
18 November Cormorant Bay Park Fun Run – Discussion Group
18 November Glen Rock Stitchers Annual Christmas Craft & Gift Sale – Esk
18 November Esk Markets
18 November Kilcoy Pony Club Campdraft
18 November Asphalt Demons – Mt Archer
22 November Lowood Customer Service Centre & Library building official opening
Kilcoy State High School & Kilcoy State School P & C Association monthly meetings
I enjoy taking part in the meetings, which provide me with a great insight into the education of our students. Our students who are our future.
Kilcoy Art Society – New Monthly Exhibition
A lovely night was shared by a good crowd who attended the Rock & Roll themed opening night of local Artist Mrs Lyn Badman. Congratulations to Henk Vullers and Di Taylor who won the bested dressed male and female costumes.
Brisbane Valley Kilcoy Landcare Group – AGM
Unfortunately, due to the lack of a quorum, the AGM was postponed to Wednesday 6th December 2017.
Kilcoy State High School Valedictory
Sixty-Four Year 12 students graduated in front of a packed auditorium. The morning’s ceremony was a fitting way to farewell the students who will now enter the next chapter of their lives. I noticed that there were lots of mixed feelings and emotions from both parents/caregivers and students.
Kilcoy Indoor Sports Centre – Xbox Draw & Final Youth Night
Once again Council’s Yowie Park sporting precinct was abuzz with local youth enjoying the Aquatic Centre and Indoor Sports Centre activities. I grabbed a couple of yoga mats and settled down to watch the move Spiderman with our youth, parents and caregivers. The movie was viewed from a large movie screen set up in the centre’s court. Popcorn, lollies, savoury dips and drinks were served to the movie goers at interval along with the Xbox Draw. Congratulations to Kaleb Oldfield who won the Xbox. River, Jack, Uriah, Kyle and Kaleb won a free membership for good behaviour. Many thanks to the Kilcoy Lions who donated food to feed the hungry gathering. Ms McKenzie thanked the volunteers by offering a gift pack of usable items. Overall the final attendance outnumbered 800 youth, so the need for this type of activity is well noted.
Kilcoy Indoor Sports Centre Manager recognised at Queensland Community Achievement Awards
The Hon Dr Anthony Lynham MP, Minister for State Development and Minister for Natural Resources and Mines presented Jayne McKenzie with the semi-finalist Customer Service Award and Community Group Award at the Gala Dinner held in Brisbane on Saturday evening, 18th November, 2017. The Minister said “it is a pleasure and so inspiring just how many fantastic high achievers and community contributors there are throughout Queensland”. Ms McKenzie can take pride in the knowledge that over 800 community groups were nominated state wide, and her nomination was the only one that was included in two separate award categories.
Saturday 18th November 2017 Events
The rain was very welcome, but caused some interruption to some of the events held over the region. A robust discussion took place at Cormorant Bay to identify the possibility of setting up Park Fun Runs in the area. The Glen Rock Stitchers were experiencing great sale numbers at their annual Christmas Craft and Gift fair. The Esk Markets were feeling the effects of the damp weather, with a small number of stalls set up in Pipeliner Park. The Kilcoy Pony Club received just under 100 nominations for their campdraft. The club was appreciative of the light showers Saturday morning which settled the dust, but were hoping that further rain was not experienced. Unfortunately, Sunday events were cancelled due to the increase in showers. Asphalts Demons were coping with the damp conditions, however stated that due to the weather, the airplanes could no fly and provide their guests with any aerobatic displays this year.
Healthy Land & Water – South East Queensland Report Card 2017
Environmental Condition Grade for Upper Brisbane = D – Poor – Conditions meet few of the guidelines in most of the reporting area. Many key processes are not functional and most critical habitats are impacted; Stanley = B – Good – Conditions meet guidelines for most of the reporting area. Most key processes are slightly impacted and most critical habitats are intact.
