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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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25.01.2022 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.

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 Nominations for the 2021 Australia Day awards close this Friday. Go to https://www.charterstowers.qld.gov.au/australia-day-awards

23.01.2022 They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old: Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn. At the going down of the sun and in the morning, We will remember them.

22.01.2022 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.

22.01.2022 Severe Thunderstorm Warning for DAMAGING WINDS, LARGE HAILSTONES and HEAVY RAINFALL For people in parts of Gulf Country, Northern Goldfields and Upper Flinders, North West, Central Highlands and Coalfields, Central West, Capricornia, Wide Bay and Burnett and Darling Downs and Granite Belt Forecast Districts.... Issued at 4:00 pm Friday, 13 November 2020. Severe thunderstorms extend from the northwest down through the eastern and southeastern interior. Severe thunderstorms with damaging winds and heavy rainfall, which may lead to flash flooding are possible over the next several hours in parts of the Gulf Country, Northern Goldfields and Upper Flinders, North West, Central Highlands and Coalfields and Central West districts. Locations which may be affected include Cloncurry, Hughenden, Richmond, Julia Creek, Pentland, Torrens Creek, Mckinlay, Cloney's Creek, Natal Downs, Elgin Downs, Aberfoyle and Stamford. Severe thunderstorms with damaging winds and large hail are possible over the next several hours in parts of the Central Highlands and Coalfields, Capricornia, Wide Bay and Burnett and Darling Downs and Granite Belt districts. Locations which may be affected include Dalby, Taroom, Inglewood, Theodore, Moura, Clifton, Pittsworth, Chinchilla, Miles, Mundubbera, Eidsvold and Tara. 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 7:00 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.

20.01.2022 REMINDER A local fire ban is still in place for the Charters Towers Region.

18.01.2022 Taking part in Garage Sale Trail makes garage sales easy. It’s free to register and we supply sale tips, good vibes and a printable kit of price tags, posters and letterbox slips to help you spread the word and get involved online or in your neighbourhood. Plus you’ll be backed by a national, state and local media campaign promoting your sale as part of the wider event. Make money. Save money. Register at https://www.garagesaletrail.com.au/Charters-Towers

15.01.2022 Move It Youth After School Programme is back! Bring the kids to Defiance Mill Park every Tuesday afternoon for Touch Football suitable for children aged 6-17 years. Thursday afternoon the activities change week to week an include AFL and Basketball suitable for children aged 10-17 years.... Kicks off from 3.15pm. For more information or to download a permission form, go to www.charterstowers.qld.gov.au//1131/youth-move-it-programme

14.01.2022 PUBLIC NOTICE - Special Meeting of Council

13.01.2022 PUBLIC NOTICE - Change of October General Meeting date The October General Meeting of Council will be held at 9.00am on Wednesday 28 October (previously advertised as Wednesday 21 October), at the World Theatre, 82-90 Mosman Street, Charters Towers. For more information please go to council's website: https://www.charterstowers.qld.gov.au//current-minutes-age

13.01.2022 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.

13.01.2022 COUNCIL CALLS SPECIAL MEETING TO TALK RATES DISCOUNT EXTENSION Charters Towers Regional Council has advised it will hold a Special Meeting tomorrow morning (Thursday, 15 October) to discuss an extended discount period for ratepayers. The Special Meeting comes after feedback from ratepayers regarding the late arrival of rate notices in the mail.... The 2020/21 first half-yearly rates notices were mailed three weeks ago from an Australia Post mailing depot in South East Queensland. However there appears to be a delay of approximately two weeks in postal logistics and this may well relate to Australia Post COVID-19 service impacts. Some local property owners received their rates notices as early as Friday, 2 October 2020. However, a few property owners have not yet received their rates notices. Chief Executive Officer Aaron Johansson said the upcoming Special Council Meeting will allow Council to discuss and decide on moving the prompt payment discount due date. "The delay in the distribution of the rates notices is something out of both Council’s and the ratepayer’s hands, so we want to ensure we are doing what we can to ensure ratepayers receive the discount incentive. Council will advise residents of the outcome of the meeting via Facebook and website. Anyone with questions about their rates notice should call Council on 4761 5300.

13.01.2022 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

12.01.2022 Don't miss the Film Festival & Twilight Markets at the Showgrounds, Saturday, 31 October from 6-9pm. Applications are open for Market & Food Stalls. Application forms at www.charterstowers.qld.gov.au/events

12.01.2022 APPLY NOW FOR A JOB WITH COUNCIL Council is hiring for several positions. For more information on vacancies go to https://www.charterstowers.qld.gov.au///careers-at-council

11.01.2022 FREE COMPUTER MAPPING WORKSHOP TO BE HELD IN CHARTERS TOWERS AgForce will be holding a Computer Mapping Workshop Tuesday, 27 October 2020. The workshop is open to both AgForce members and non-members. At these workshops participants will: ... learn the advantages of using a property map as a property management tool get a 12-month subscription to Phoenix Mapping valued at $290* get one-on-one training with qualified mapping trainers start mapping your paddocks, fences & water points take home your property data and the most up-to-date government vegetation mapping and elevation data For more information please follow the event post shared below.

11.01.2022 ROAD WORKS START THIS WEEK

11.01.2022 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!

10.01.2022 REMINDER: Nominations are closing soon! The North Queensland Sports Foundation is calling for nominations for the greatest North Queensland Sport and Active Recreation Volunteer. The Awards celebrate the efforts of volunteers particularly under these trying circumstances to return to sport and active recreation. The Awards nominees will be judged on their contribution to their chosen community sport, including contribution to community sport during the pandemic; influence, ...input, and achievements as a volunteer. Categories are: Senior Service to NQ Sport Junior Volunteer of the Year Nominations can be made at: https://nqsports.com.au/2020-nq-sportstar-awards/ Nominations close: Wednesday, 21 October 2020.

10.01.2022 To celebrate the festive season, Council is hosting Community Christmas Markets on 9 December 2020 from 6pm - 9pm at the Charters Towers Showgrounds. If you’re interested in having a stall, follow the link or drop into Council’s Administration Centre to collect a form. www.charterstowers.qld.gov.au//51/community-christmas-mark

09.01.2022 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!

07.01.2022 Severe Thunderstorm Warning for DAMAGING WINDS For people in Northern Goldfields and Upper Flinders and parts of Gulf Country, North West, Central West and Maranoa and Warrego Forecast Districts.... Issued at 6:41 pm Thursday, 12 November 2020 by BOM. Weather Situation: Gusty thunderstorms continue over inland Qld, extending from the Gulf Country to the southern interior. Severe thunderstorms are likely to produce damaging winds in the warning area over the next several hours. Locations which may be affected include Charleville, Longreach, Doomadgee, Barcaldine, Hughenden and Richmond. Winton recorded a wind gust of 107 km/hr at 4.56pm Cloncurry recorded a wind gust of 62 km/h at 3.26pm 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 9:45 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.

06.01.2022 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

06.01.2022 TIME IS RUNNING OUT TO GET NOMINATIONS IN Nominations for the 2021 Australia Day Awards close Wednesday, 25 November If you know a person or community group who make a difference to the community, don’t miss this opportunity to nominate them to receive the recognition they deserve.... Nominate now: https://www.charterstowers.qld.gov.au/australia-day-awards See more

06.01.2022 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.

05.01.2022 BOM WEBINAR ON TONIGHT The Bureau of Meteorology's Severe Weather Seasonal Outlook webinar for Queensland is on tonight. Experts will discuss indepth the 2020-2021 wet season outlook and how to prepare for it.... Register at https://tinyurl.com/y3kt3827

05.01.2022 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

04.01.2022 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!

04.01.2022 Please be advised the session time is at 5:45pm on Tuesday, 17 November 2020.

04.01.2022 UPDATE Council has had no luck in its efforts to locate the owner. The horse will be put up for adoption this Wednesday night.... For more information please contact the Council's Ranger team on 4761 5300.

04.01.2022 Do you know an outstanding sports volunteer? The North Queensland Sports Foundation is calling for nominations for the greatest North Queensland Sport and Active Recreation Volunteer. The Awards celebrate the efforts of volunteers particularly under these trying circumstances to return to sport and active recreation. The Awards nominees will be judged on their contribution to their chosen community sport, including contribution to community sport during the pandemic; influe...nce, input, and achievements as a volunteer. Categories are: Senior Service to NQ Sport Junior Volunteer of the Year Nominations can be made at: https://nqsports.com.au/2020-nq-sportstar-awards/ Nominations close: Wednesday, 21 October 2020.

02.01.2022 The Light Up Our World Christmas competitions are back Decorate your home or business and get your address on the Christmas Trail Map. For the kids there’s a colouring in competition.... Enter Now: https://www.charterstowers.qld.gov.au//christmas-competiti

01.01.2022 To celebrate the festive season, Council is hosting Community Christmas Markets on 9 December 2020 from 6pm - 9pm at the Charters Towers Showgrounds. This will be a great opportunity to enjoy a relaxed night out, with food, art & craft and market stalls, as well as free children's entertainment, all while listening to Christmas Carols followed by a Christmas movie on the outdoor screen. Applications for stall holders are open. More info: https://www.charterstowers.qld.gov.au/community-christmas-m

01.01.2022 There's still time to register for Tuesday's FREE workshop.

01.01.2022 MAYORAL MINUTE 15 OCTOBER 2020