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

MESSAGE FROM THE MAYOR

GENERAL NEWS
AUSTRALIA DAY
2025 Australia Day Awards Ceremony
Congratulations to all award recipients and thank you to all who attended the 2025 Australia Day Awards Ceremony in Mt Surprise on Sunday, 26th January 2025.
STATE GOVERNMENT 
Affordable Housing
Etheridge Shire Council has two Affordable Living Houses available soon at the Georgetown Independent Living Facility. 

GENERAL MEETING UPDATES

 
DECEMBER
  • Council resolved to adopt the 2025-2029 Corporate Plan as presented, to use as the basis for the preparation and implementation of Operational Plans & Budgets for the inclusive financial years.
  • Council resolved to receive the 2024 External Audit Final Management Report and note the contents therein.
  • Council resolved to apply for funds under the SES Support Grant program for $150,000.00 (100 % funding) to upgrade the existing the SES facility.
  • Council resolved to receive the unconfirmed minutes of the Audit Committee Meeting held 27th November 2024, and note the business resolved therein.
JANUARY
  • Council resolved to receive the draft Strategy for Culture & the Arts 2025 – 2030 and publish for public feedback (30 days) before finalising the final document for adoption.
  • Council resolved to  receive the status of the Independent Living Facility project and approve an additional budget of $422,065.00 to complete the project fully, and a budget variation be included as part of the next quarterly budget review.
  • Council resolved to accept the tender submitted by CBD Pty Ltd for Contract 2024 -047 Construction of Concrete Road, Driveways, and Stormwater Drainage at the Green St, Georgetown Staff Housing Facility for $348,200.46 exl GST in accordance with the contract provisions and the schedule of rates.
  • Council resolved to receive the financial statements for the period ended 31st December 2024 pursuant to section 204 of the Local Government Regulation 2012.
 

COUNCIL REMINDERS

EXPRESSION OF INTEREST
RADF Committee
The RADF Advisory Committee are currently seeking expressions of interest for new members.
Expressions close 7th March 2025.  
PUBLIC NOTICE
Georgetown Swimming Pool Closure 
Council wishes to advise that the Georgetown Swimming Pool will be closed to the public between 9am - 3pm from Monday, 17th February to Friday, 28th February 2025. 

WHAT'S ON IN ETHERIDGE

 
JANUARY
1st | New Year's Day
26th | Australia Day
 
FEBRUARY
14th | Valentines Day
 

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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