WHAT’S INCLUDED
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General News
General Meeting Updates
Council Reminders
What's on in Etheridge
Job Vacancies
Local Business Directory
PUBLIC NOTICE
ANZAC DAY SERVICES
Georgetown - 6:00am Greens Park
Mt Surprise - 9:00am Mt Surprise Park
Forsayth - 9:00am Caschafor Park
Einasleigh - 9:00am Einasleigh Park
STATE GOVERNMENT
Affordable Housing
Etheridge Shire Council has two Affordable Living Houses available soon at the Georgetown Independent Living Facility.
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
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/
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 .
PUBLIC NOTICE
Building Community with Social Media
This free workshop is being held at the Georgetown Sports Centre on 9th April 2025 between 1-4pm. You will be provided a basic overview of Social Media.
Visit bit.ly/413yZ3h to register
TELEHEALTH SERVICES
Tablelands Allied Health Outreach Service
Visiting Mt Surprise, Einasleigh,
Forsayth, Georgetown and
Croydon for Physiotherapy and
Social Work.
Please contact Alllied Health
Admin on 40910467 to discuss an appointment
PUBLIC NOTICE
Understanding Financials
Learn how to read facts and figures in financial reports.
This free workshop is being held at the Mt Surprise Public Hall on 10th April 2025 between 1-4pm. You will be provided a basic overview of Social Media.
Visit bit.ly/3X68fhx to register
PUBLIC NOTICE
Grant Writing Training
Increase your chance of being successful in your grant application.
This free training workshop is being held at the Georgetown Sports Centre on 9th April 2025 between 9am-12pm.
Visit bit.ly/4hHhXiA
PUBLIC NOTICE
Croydon Heritage Festival
Where Golden Legacy meets the Orient. Get ready for 9 days of history, culture & outback adventure.
When: 19 - 27 June 2025
Any inquiries please phone
07 47487153
PUBLIC NOTICE
UNDER 8'S DAY
Georgetown State School on Wednesday 14th May from 9:15am to 11am.
Bring your little ones to join in on the fun activities that will be on offer.
PUBLIC NOTICE
Forsayth State School
Join us on the first Thursday evening of every month for our ladies craft night. Bring along your craft of choice and learn a new craft from others.
6pm, the first Thursday of every month
PUBLIC NOTICE
Georgetown State School
Save the Date - 13th June 2025
Georgetown State School P & C are hosting a Family Fun Event and Major Raffle.
More information to come soon
PUBLIC NOTICE
Georgetown Pigs & Rigs
Save the Date - 10th, 11th and 12th July 2025
Proudly supporting the Royal Flying Doctors Service.
More information to come
PUBLIC NOTICE
Community Recovery Assistance for residents of Etheridge
Activated locations: Residents in Low Street and St George Street, Georgetown.
If you are suffering hardship and require support as a result of the Far North Tropical Low, help is available.
Recovery Hotline: 1800 173 349
www.qld.gov.au/DisasterHelp
PUBLIC NOTICE
Oral Health Services
Free dental care for children aged 0-17 years old
Children's dental visit dates to Georgetown:
13 - 15 May 2025
27 - 29 May 2025
Phone: 1300 300 850
Mon - Fri 8am - 4pm
PUBLIC NOTICE
Latara Motel
Local Businesses Dinner
Please join us in sharing what we each do in our great little shire!
APRIL 11TH 2025
RSVP by 4th April 2025
admin@lataramotel.com.au
Phone: 40 621 190
PUBLIC NOTICE
The Border Collie Boogie
Interactive, Theatre Show, Fun for all Ages.
FRIDAY 13th June 2025
Theatre Workshop 4:14pm (5yrs - 12yrs) Show 5:30pm
See Cilla & Ash (ABC's Muster Dogs) at Gregg Bethel Oval, Georgetown
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.
MARCH
Council receives the financial statements for the period ended 28 February 2025 pursuant to, and in accordance with section 204 of the Local Government Regulation 2012. Council resolves to adopt the final Strategy for Culture & The Arts 2025 Council notes and accepts the outcomes of the survey for the Forsayth Transfer Station Operation. Council notes and accepts the report on the storm water drainage in Atkinson Street, Mount Surpris e
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
Transfer Station in Forsayth
The Etheridge Shire Council is pleased to announce the opening of a new Transfer Station in Forsayth.
Operating Hours:
Mon and Wed 7am - 2pm
Saturday 8am - 4pm
APRIL
9th | Council Connect Session Einasleigh
18th | Good Friday
18th - 21st | Easter at Einasleigh
21st | Easter Monday
25th | Anzac Day
26th - 27th | Undara Outback Rock and Blues
MAY
5th | Labour Day
11th | Mothers Day
14th | Council Connect Session Oak Park
17th - 18th | Georgetown Golf Annual
We are hiring! Current roles available are:
Work Supervisors
Plant Operator - Semi Water Cart
Labourers Plant Operator
Project Officer - Etheridge Irrigation Precinct
Plumber
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.
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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