WHAT’S INCLUDED
A message from the Mayor
General News
General Meeting Updates
Project Updates
Council Reminders
What's on in Etheridge
Job Vacancies
Local Business Directory
 

A MESSAGE FROM THE MAYOR
GENERAL NEWS
REGIONAL TRIAL
Qld Housing Finance Loan
The Qld Government is helping more people living in country areas into homeownership, so they can stay close to their families, jobs and community connections.
NAB FOUNDATION
NAB Foundation Community Grants Program
Applications are now open! 
The NAB Foundation Community Grants program provides funding of up to $25,000 for local projects that help communities withstand and recover from natural disasters. 

PROJECT UPDATES

INDEPENDENT LIVING FACILITY UPDATE
Construction is well underway with six buildings now on the ground. Water main, storm water, septic and road work consideration is currently underway or planned in the near future. Planned project completion is end of November 2024. 
GENERAL MEETING UPDATES

JULY
  • Council accepted the tender of DIC Pty Ltd to the value of $ 849,327 (Ex. GST) for tender ESC2024-017.
  • Council resolved to receive the unconfirmed minutes of the RADF Advisory Committee Meeting held 10th July 2024, and further; adopt the recommendations included within the RADF Advisory Committee meeting minutes
  • Council resolved to receive the unconfirmed minutes of the Biosecurity Advisory Committee meeting held 10th July 2024. And Update the Terms of Reference to remove Cr Royes and add Cr Ryan as Chair of the Biosecurity Advisory Committee as per committee positions assigned at the Statutory Post Election Meeting held 28th March 2024.
  • Council resolved to adopt the Standing Orders and Meeting Procedures Policy (C057), replacing all and any historical policies or procedures with the same or similar title or intent.
AUGUST
  • Council resolved to adopt a range of updated policies.
  • Council resolved to seek the Biosecurity Advisory Committees support regarding an application under the QFPI Round 8b, approve in principle an application submission to the QFPI Round 8b.
  • Council resolved to engage Mead Perry to undertake the development of Council’s 2025-29 Corporate Plan.
  • Council resolved to amend its 2024-2025 Schedule of Fees & Charges to include an Application Fee of $250.00 for Commercial Activities on Council Land. And adopt the proposed Application Form for Commercial Use of Council Controlled Areas.

COUNCIL REMINDERS

2024-25 RATES NOTICES
Rates Notices have been issued!
Etheridge Shire Council wishes to advise property owners that rate notices have been issued, Friday 30th August 2024. They are due 30th September 2024.
QUEENSLANDER CREEK CROSSING
Road Works
Council wishes to advise the public of the construction of box culverts at the Queenslander Creek Crossing. Between 22nd August to 12th December 2024.  
FORSAYTH TO EINASLEIGH ROAD
Public Notice
Council wishes to advise that roadworks are expected to commence on the Forsayth to Einasleigh Road. Works will involve drainage works and bitumen sealing. Please obey all road signage and exercise caution as there will be machinery and construction vehicles working in this area. 
FORSAYTH TO EINASLEIGH ROAD
NQ Sports Star 
Council wishes to advise that nominations for the 2024 NQ Sports Star Awards are open 14th August 2024 and will close 6th September 2024. 
PUBLIC NOTICE
Copperfield (Kidston) Dam 
Council wishes to advise that the Copperfield (Kidston) is now open. 
PUBLIC NOTICE
Copperfield (Kidston) Dam 
Etheridge Shire's Kerb Side Collection is an annual services across all four Towns to help residents dispose large household items.  

WHAT'S ON IN ETHERIDGE

SEPTEMBER
1st | Father's Day
12th | R U OK? Day 
14th | Mt Surprise Horse & Bike Sports
27th - 29th | Georgetown Rodeo & Motor Bike Sports 
OCTOBER
Seniors Month
5th | Bushman's Ball
6th  | Georgetown Bush Races
7th  | Kings Birthday
25th | Georgetown P & C Colour Fun Run 

JOB VACANCIES

We are hiring! Current roles available are:
PLUMBER
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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