WHAT’S INCLUDED
 General News
General Meeting Updates
Council Reminders
What's on in Etheridge
Job Vacancies
Local Business Directory
 

GENERAL NEWS
SUPPORT
Natural Disaster Support for Small Business
If your small or family business has been affected by flooding, there's information and support services to help you get your business back on track.
For more information visit
business.qld.gov.au/disaster
STATE GOVERNMENT 
Affordable Housing
Etheridge Shire Council has two Affordable Living Houses available soon at the Georgetown Independent Living Facility. 
AUSTRALIAN ELECTORAL COMMISSION
Paid Temporary Jobs at the Federal Election
The Australian Electoral Commission (AEC) has up to 100,000 paid temporary jobs available at the next federal election. More than 9 in 10 previous temporary staff say they’d recommend the work to others – and that they’d do it again. Why not join them?
To register and find out more, visit aec.gov.au/electionjobs.
 
VOLUNTEERING QUEENSLAND
Qld Volunteering Awards
Calling for nominations for the 2025 Queensland Volunteering Awards. 
Nominations close 3 April 2025.
Don't miss this opportunity to celebrate the amazing volunteers in our electorate.
For more info go to:
https://vq.volunteeringqld.org.au/qva/

GENERAL MEETING UPDATES

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.
 
FEBRUARY
  • Council resolved to commence advertising for the University Tertiary Scholarship through to 31st March 2025.
  • Council resolved to receive the 2024 External Audit Final Management Report and note the contents therein including amendments.
  • Council resolved to receive the report term lease 0/222075 on land described on Lot 8 SP189943 reserve for township purposes.
  • Council resolved to receive the financial statements for the period ended 31st January 2025 pursuant to section 204 of the Local Government Regulation 2012.
  • Council resolved to approve the naming of the following streets: Bloodwood Lane, Coolabah Court and Kurrajong Court.
 

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. 
SEED LIBRARY
Georgetown TerrEstrial Centre
Library Members can come in and browse the seed collection. Choose up to 4 packets of seeds to take home and add to your garden. Not a library member, no worries, we can sign you up.
Proudly funded and supported by State Library of Queensland.
PUBLIC NOTICE
Mary MacKillop Today 
The Small Grants Program of Highways and Byways is now part of Mary MacKillop Today. The application process opens 18 Feb to 1 April 2025. Funding of up to $5,000 is now available for locally led community initiatives. More info can be found at www.hb.org.au/grants

WHAT'S ON IN ETHERIDGE

 
FEBRUARY
14th | Valentines Day
MARCH
2nd | Clean Up Australia Day
8th | International Women's Day
17th | Saint Patrick's Day
22nd | Georgetown Pigs and Rigs - Toad hunt, Fishing and Pig Competition
 

JOB VACANCIES

We are hiring! Current roles available are:
Casual Tourism/Library Officer
 
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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