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GENERAL NEWS

GENERAL MEETING UPDATES

DECEMBER
  • Council received the minutes of the Audit Committee meeting held 10th November 2023, and note the contents therein
  • Council received QAO's certification of Council's 2022/2023 Annual General Purpose Financial Statements and Management's Response
  • Council resolve to adopt the 2022/2023 Annual Report as presented, and extend their thanks to the Etheridge Shire Council staff for the preparation of the Annual Report
  • Council resolved to adopt the new Medical Conditions Policy for Little Gems Children's Centre.
  • Council resolved to accept the quote provided by Kidner Contracting for the Supply and Delivery of Gravel for Kennedy Developmental Road Rehabilitation Works to the value of $489,687.00 including GST.
  • Council resolved to accept the quote provided by NCH Civil Construction to construct concrete slabs , retaining wall, fences and entrance gate to the value of $349,037 excluding GST, and furthermore notify stakeholders of the mandatory Department of Environmental requirements. 
  • Council resolves to accept the offer for the purchase of the Isuzu 8-wheeler Concrete Agitator from RCG Logistics Pty Ltd for $143,000 excluding GST.
  • Council resolved to submit an application of 50/50 funding partnership between Australian Government's Remote Airstrip Upgrade Program (Round 10) and Council to upgrade the animal exclusion fences at Mt. Surprise and Einasleigh Airports

COUNCIL REMINDERS

2024 COUNCIL GENERAL MEETING DATES
Public Notice
Council wishes to advise that the meetings for 2024 have been scheduled as per the attached public notice. 

WHAT'S ON IN ETHERIDGE

DECEMBER
21st | Shire Office Christmas Closure
25th | Christmas Day
26th | Boxing Day
JANUARY
1st | New Years Day
8th | Shire Office Reopening
26th | Australia Day

JOB VACANCIES

We are hiring! Current roles available are:
 
DIESEL FITTER
ADMINISTRATION - STORES OFFICER
WATER/TOWN MAINTENANCE OPERATOR
PLANT OPERATORS/TRUCK DRIVERS
LEADING HAND - ROAD CONSTRUCTION
 
Details of Council's current vacancies including salary details, position descriptions, and the application documents are available from Council's website. See the link to find out more. 

LOCAL BUSINESS DIRECTORY
Did you know you can find all of our local business right on our website. If you are looking for a local service, find who you are looking for. 

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