Charters Towers Regional Council in Charters Towers, Queensland | Government organisation

Charters Towers Regional Council

Locality: Charters Towers, Queensland

Phone: +61 7 4761 5300

Address: 12 Mosman Street 4820 Charters Towers, QLD, Australia

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

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24.01.2022 LEVEL ONE WATER RESTRICTIONS Charters Towers, Ravenswood, and Greenvale residents are advised level one water restrictions are now in effect from Tuesday 24 November 2020. It comes as the water level at the Burdekin Weir dropped below the level one restriction trigger point over the weekend.... Residents will only be allowed to: Use sprinklers from 6am to 8am and 7pm to 9pm on an odds and evens system. o Even numbered houses can use sprinklers on Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday. o Odd numbered houses can use sprinklers on Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday. Hand-held hoses, watering cans, and buckets can be used at any time. Paved areas can only be cleaned with high-pressure water cleaners. For more information about level one water restrictions contact Council on 07 4761 5300.

23.01.2022 Severe Thunderstorm Warning for DAMAGING WINDS and HEAVY RAINFALL For people in parts of Gulf Country, Northern Goldfields and Upper Flinders and Central West Forecast Districts.... Issued at 7:11 pm Wednesday, 25 November 2020. Weather Situation: Severe thunderstorms are likely to produce damaging winds 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 and areas to the east of Barcaldine. Severe thunderstorms are no longer occurring in the Peninsula, North West and Central Highlands and Coalfields districts and the warning for these districts is CANCELLED. 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.

22.01.2022 That's a wrap on another HUGE Garage Sale Trail weekend. We're proud to partner with awesome people like you to keep heaps of good stuff out of landfill, make new friends and have fun!

18.01.2022 ROAD CLOSURE RAVENSWOOD A section of Loop Road and School Street has been temporarily closed. Motorists will not be able to access the Loop Road section from John Street to the Ravenswood Gold Mine Entrance.... Motorists will also be unable to access the section of School Street from Church Lane to Cemetery Road. Closures will be in place from 5am Monday 7 December 2020. The closure is to assist Ravenswood Gold with their current mining activity.

17.01.2022 Don’t miss the final Touch Session of the Move It Programme, today at 3.15pm. Supported by North Queensland Sports Foundation and Northern Queensland PHN

15.01.2022 Have your children entered the Kids Colouring In competition yet? Entries close Friday, 4 December. All entries have the opportunity to win FANTASTIC prizes so make sure to get your entry in now!

13.01.2022 Don’t forget to enter the ‘Light up Our World’ Christmas Lights Competition. There are prizes to win and entry is free! All you have to do is decorate your home or business with Christmas lights and decorations to spread some Christmas cheer this festive season. Remember all entries will automatically be added to the Christmas Trail. Entries closes this Friday!

13.01.2022 REMINDER A local fire ban is still in place for the Charters Towers Region.

12.01.2022 HIGH PRICES STEER STRONG DEMAND AT SALEYARDS Good prices and strong supply have led to a higher-than-average turnout at the weekly sales at the Charters Towers Dalrymple (H.M. Clarke) Saleyards. Saleyards portfolio Councillor Bernie Robertson said they have been yarding cattle from right across northern Australia.... Read more: https://www.charterstowers.qld.gov.au//high-prices-steer-s

11.01.2022 LAST CHANCE - REGISTRATIONS CLOSE SOON Food and market stalls wanted. If you're interested visit www.charterstowers.qld.gov.au/events... 2020 Community Christmas Markets Charters Towers Showgrounds Wednesday, 9 December 2020 - 6pm to 9pm

09.01.2022 LOCAL FIRE BAN FOR CHARTERS TOWERS A local fire ban is currently in place across the Charters Towers region due to fire conditions and weather forecasts issued by the Bureau of Meteorology. Lighting fires in the open is prohibited until 11.59 pm on Monday 30 November.... Some exemptions do apply. Go to www.ruralfire.qld.gov.au for more information. If you see a fire, call triple zero (000) immediately.

04.01.2022 Severe Thunderstorm Warning for DAMAGING WINDS and HEAVY RAINFALL For people in Central Highlands and Coalfields District. Issued at 8:09pm Tuesday, 24 November 2020. Severe thunderstorms are likely to produce damaging winds and heavy rainfall that may lead to flash flooding in the warning area over the next several hours. Locations which may be affected include Moranbah, Elgin Downs and Belyando.... The next warning is due to be issued at 11:10pm. Warnings are also available on TV and Radio broadcasts, the Bureau's website at www.bom.gov.au or call 1300 659 210. If you require emergency assistance please call SES on 132 500.