Carpentaria Shire Council in Normanton, Queensland | Community organisation

Carpentaria Shire Council

Locality: Normanton, Queensland

Phone: +61 7 4745 2200

Address: 29-33 Haig Street 4890 Normanton, QLD, Australia

Website: http://www.carpentaria.qld.gov.au

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24.01.2022 Get Ready QLD: Key messages - for young people It’s important to involve the whole family in your household’s preparedness planning for disaster season, so that everyone knows what to do and where to go in an emergency. Get Ready Queensland has a range of resources for children and families to help with preparations ahead of the severe weather season. ... Get Ready Queensland Challenge Help your kids learn more about the importance of preparing for disasters in Queensland by playing the Get Ready Queensland Challenge. The Challenge is an age-appropriate introduction to the types of disasters most common to Queenslanders, and the different tasks people can do to minimise the impact of severe weather. The game aims to engage and empower children to be part of their household’s emergency planning through undertaking a range of virtual disaster preparedness challenges like identifying risks, looking out for neighbours, removing hazards, and packing emergency kits. Visit getready.qld.gov.au/game to play. For more information, visit https://www.getready.qld.gov.au/

24.01.2022 Local contractors percentage of flood restoration works spending averages 76% since 2017.

22.01.2022 Professor Michele Burford from Griffith University will be in Karumba on Tuesday 20 October at the Sunset Tavern from 6:30pm. If you are interested and would like more information please contact Lyndel Scobell on 0403 063 182. The meeting is being supported by the Northern Gulf Resource Management Group.

22.01.2022 This week is a friendly reminder to Take Time for Mental Health during Mental Health Week. Council libraries have a couple of programs running for the community this week and details are a little further down in our post feeds. Also check out the Mental Health Week website at www.qldmentalhealthweek.org.au

21.01.2022 Between A Croc and a Hard Place Life in the Gulf is not for the faint hearted. Where there are barra you will find the largest reptile on earth, the super steal...th hunter, the saltwater crocodile. What chance do you have against a prehistoric creature that can travel large stretches of sea and hundreds of kilometres of inland rivers, weighs 200-300 kgs, grows 3-5 metres, can swim underwater for long periods holding its breath, slowing its heart rate and seeing through transparent eyelids before approaching underwater and slamming their gnarly jaws on their ambushed prey. Not even the canny barramundi is safe. Make sure you're "CrocWise" by checking out this website https://environment.des.qld.gov.au///crocodiles/croc-wise #barracentre #karumba #exploretnq #holidayherethisyear #outbackqueensland #goodtogo

21.01.2022 This weeks Barra Bites lifts the lid on what really happens at Trade Shows. Spreading the word about the Barra Centre is always fun and last weekend the Cairns... Expo gave Verena the chance to catch up with a wonderful new sponsor, SHIMANO Australia Fishing and some quick ZZZ's. Enjoy this weeks edition and we'll be back again next Wednesday with another can't be missed video. #barracentre #karumba #exploretnq #holidayherethisyear #outbackqueensland #goodtogo #barrabites

20.01.2022 KARUMBA! It's your turn!! We even have "Get Ready QLD" coming up from Brisbane, FUN STUFF!! 2nd December 4-6pm at Kath Alexander Park, See you there!

18.01.2022 COVID - 19 Advice The Queensland Government has made changes to COVID-19 restrictions which will take effect from 4:00pm today, Friday 16 October 2020. The changes announced today are: ... Gatherings: Up to 40 people can gather in homes and public spaces across Queensland. Weddings: Up to 40 people can dance at any one time at a wedding with a COVID Safe Plan. Year 12 formals: Dancing is permitted at Year 12 formals. Aged care: Resident excursions are now permitted. See more

18.01.2022 Council are aware of the current situation at the Normanton Landfill, the facility will be closed until further notice. Please avoid the area unless it is for essential travel as to avoid congestion on the highway.

17.01.2022 Expressions of interest close this Friday!

16.01.2022 Severe Thunderstorm Warning for DAMAGING WINDS For people in Northern Goldfields and Upper Flinders and parts of Gulf Country, North West and Central West Forecast Districts. Issued at 4:07 pm Thursday, 12 November 2020.... Plan Image Weather Situation: Gusty thunderstorms across the northern interior of the state. Severe thunderstorms are likely to produce damaging winds in the warning area over the next several hours. Locations which may be affected include Winton, Cloncurry, Georgetown, Richmond, Julia Creek and Croydon. Queensland Fire and Emergency Services advises that people should: * Move your car under cover or away from trees. * Secure loose outdoor items. * Seek shelter, preferably indoors and never under trees. * Avoid using the telephone during a thunderstorm. * Beware of fallen trees and powerlines. * For emergency assistance contact the SES on 132 500. The next warning is due to be issued by 7:10 pm. Warnings are also available through TV and Radio broadcasts, the Bureau's website at www.bom.gov.au or call 1300 659 210. The Bureau and Queensland Fire and Emergency Services would appreciate warnings being broadcast regularly. Radio ABC North West QLD - Normanton 105.7FM www.abc.net.au/news/emergency/state/qld/ Radio ABC North West QLD - Karumba 106.1FM Radio ABC North West QLD 567AM Outside of town Radio KIK FM Normanton 88.0FM Radio 4KZ Karumba only 1611AM

16.01.2022 Reely Nice Catch! The Governor-General, the Honourable David Hurley, demonstrated his excellent fishing style, reeling in this barra at the Les Wilson Barramund...i Discovery Centre this week. He, and Mrs Hurley toured the Centre before attending another iconic location, the Sunset Tavern, Karumba where they were joined by regional tourism operators and community representatives. It was an absolute pleasure to host their visit, sharing our stories of success, and the challenges of life, in the Outback by the Sea. #barracentre #karumba #exploretnq #holidayherethisyear #outbackqueensland #goodtogo Governor-General of Australia

16.01.2022 !!...FUN - FUN - FUN...!! FRONT DOOR PRIZE!! FREE SAUSAGES and STEAK and COLESLAW sandwich!! FREE WATER and SOFT DRINKS!! LUCKY DIP!!... SNOW CONES!! FAIRY FLOSS!! FACE PAINTING!! JUMPING CASTLE!! MUSIC!! CAR WASH!! Come and chat to our LOCAL EMERGENCY and COMMUNITY SERVICES if you want to!! Get your blood pressure tested, look inside our emergency vehicles, get your car washed with Queensland Police Service, learn what our local services get up to... Did we say >>>FUN<<

14.01.2022 TOP PRIORITY FOR IMMEDIATE BROADCAST Severe Thunderstorm Warning for DAMAGING WINDS and HEAVY RAINFALL For people in Northern Goldfields and Upper Flinders and parts of Peninsula, Gulf Country, North West, Central Highlands and Coalfields and Central West Forecast Districts.... Issued at 4:44 pm Wednesday, 25 November 2020. Plan Image Weather Situation: Active storms continue over the far north Peninsula district. Another storm line of isolated storms extend from the Gulf Country to the Central Highlands districts. Severe thunderstorms are likely to produce damaging wind gusts and heavy rainfall that may lead to flash flooding in the warning area over the next several hours. Locations which may be affected include Burketown, Normanton, Georgetown, Hughenden, Croydon, Lockhart River and areas to the east and south of Barcaldine. Queensland Fire and Emergency Services advises that people should: * Move your car under cover or away from trees. * Secure loose outdoor items. * Never drive, walk or ride through flood waters. If it's flooded, forget it. * Seek shelter, preferably indoors and never under trees. * Avoid using the telephone during a thunderstorm. * Beware of fallen trees and powerlines. * For emergency assistance contact the SES on 132 500. The next warning is due to be issued by 7:45 pm. Warnings are also available through TV and Radio broadcasts, the Bureau's website at www.bom.gov.au or call 1300 659 210. The Bureau and Queensland Fire and Emergency Services would appreciate warnings being broadcast regularly. Radio ABC North West QLD - Normanton 105.7FM www.abc.net.au/news/emergency/state/qld/ Radio ABC North West QLD - Karumba 106.1FM www.abc.net.au/news/emergency/state/qld/ Radio ABC North West QLD 567AM Outside of Town Radio KIK FM Normanton 88.0FM Radio 4KZ Karumba only 1611AM

14.01.2022 INCREASED GOVT FUNDING IN ENVIRONMENT & NRM PROGRAMS WOULD HAVE A FAR-REACHING IMPACT IN NWQ Landcare and NRM can generate an economic return in the order o...f 2-5 times the original investment. The scale of the economic return is also important, with Landcare contributing to individuals as well as regions including our Indigenous communities. What does this look like for NWQ? More details on our region's priorities in this area are in our State Election Plan: www.nwqroc.com.au/2020stateelection/priority-nrm/ #investinthewest #qldvotes #nrm Southern Gulf NRM Burke Shire Council Carpentaria Shire Council Cloncurry Shire Council Doomadgee Aboriginal Shire Council Hughenden Connect (Flinders Shire Council) McKinlay Shire Council Mount Isa City Council Richmond What's On - Richmond Shire Council Natural Resource Management Regions Queensland

13.01.2022 Visitors are most welcome in Normanton and Karumba where the bitumen continues through to the Ocean.

12.01.2022 Tender documents can be found by visiting https://www.carpentaria.qld.gov.au//tenders-expressions-of

12.01.2022 Just a reminder... don’t forget about tomorrow afternoon between 4-6pm at the Kath Alexander Park in Karumba... LOTS of fun, LOTS of local info... FREE FOOD, FREE SOFT DRINKS AND WATER, FREE Face painting... And FREE FUN!! Check out the Council Facebook page on the same event in Normanton last week and the success it was on bringing the community together... meet the representatives from Get Ready QLD who have come up from Brisbane, listen in to ABC NW QLD for an interview with Zara Margolis in the morning on the details of the event, and WELCOME the children from Ravenshoe State school for dropping in to say Hello! Hey Karumba, you got this

09.01.2022 Did you know we are also the accredited Visitor Information Centre for Karumba? Hear from Deb, on what it's like to be a local in Karumba for today's Barra Bite...s. #barracentre #karumba #exploretnq Explore Tropical North Queensland #outbackqueensland Experience Outback Queensland, Australiak #thisisqueensland #goodtogo Visit Queensland, Australia #holidayherethisyear

09.01.2022 TOP PRIORITY FOR IMMEDIATE BROADCAST Severe Thunderstorm Warning for DAMAGING WINDS and HEAVY RAINFALL http://www.bom.gov.au/products/IDQ21033.shtml

08.01.2022 Carpentaria Shire Council is offering an opportunity for the right individual to fill the position of Director of Corporate Services. Council is seeking a committed leader who will be dedicated in providing a high level of direction across Council's Corporate Services Department and be responsible for delivering financially sustainable services and efficient allocation of resources to improve the social well being of those living in the region. https://carpentaria.applynow.net.au//C66688-director-of-co

07.01.2022 Community input sought for development of Disaster Recovery Plan.

06.01.2022 Mayor Jack Bawden will be in the Karumba Office this afternoon, if you would like an appointment to see Jack please either call Kylie on 4747 7555 or email [email protected] to make a time

05.01.2022 Is that you Barry? Don't forget you can do your bit to support the barramundi restocking process by Adopting a Fingerling. Who knows ... he could grow up to be... a one metre, boomer baby barra maker one day. Here's the link you need to help sustain a better fishing future : https://barracentre.com.au/product-cate/adopt-a-fingerling/ Happy BarraMonday! #barracentre #karumba #exploretnq #holidayherethisyear #outbackqueensland #goodtogo #thisisqueensland #happybarramonday

04.01.2022 This week the early birds in Karumba, Queensland will have welcomed the day with this magical sight as the famous Morning Glory clouds rolled across the Les Wil...son Barramundi Discovery Centre. Eyes to the skies for the next occurrence as the humidity builds in the Gulf. #barracentre #karumba #exploretnq #holidayherethisyear #outbackqueensland #goodtogo #morninggloryclouds

03.01.2022 Passion Fish? Amongst its other names, those who believe an Aboriginal folk tale can also call barramundi "passion fish" for its supposed aphrodisiacal attribut...es. The name arises from a dreamtime story from before there were fish in the sea. This was when two aboriginal lovers, forbidden to wed leapt into the ocean so they could be together forever. Here they became barramundi fish with the spines on their back representing the spears thrown at them during their escape. True love is never easy. Happy BarraMonday! The framed acrylic artwork of two barramundi is by local artist John Henry. Available at the Les Wilson Barramundi Discovery Centre. #barracentre #karumba #exploretnq #holidayherethisyear #outbackqueensland #goodtogo #happybarramonday

03.01.2022 All4Barra! The boys from All 4 Adventure were right amongst the barra action on their recent visit to Karumba and we can't wait to see the episode they filmed h...ere go to air at 4pm on 13th of December. Don't forget to tune in! #barracentre #karumba #exploretnq #holidayherethisyear #outbackqueensland #goodtogo

02.01.2022 Carpentaria Shire Council and the Les Wilson Barramundi Discovery Centre continued it’s Award Winning year this afternoon when the Centre was announced as a recipient of a Highly Commended Award at the Local Government Professionals Australia National Awards in Canberra. We were not able to be represented in Canberra to receive the recognition but were able to attend virtually via Zoom. Congratulations to all involved, this is great recognition for the efforts of all involve...d and is a credit to the Council and the Carpentaria Shire Community. Well done.