Pine Mountain and Districts Progress Association in Pine Mountain, Queensland, Australia | Community organisation

Pine Mountain and Districts Progress Association

Locality: Pine Mountain, Queensland, Australia

Address: 840 Pine Mountain Road 4306 Pine Mountain, QLD, Australia

Website: http://www.pmpa.org.au

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24.01.2022 On behalf of the members of the Pine Mountain and District Progress Association, I would like to thank all those brigades that helped with the fire in Pine Mountain yesterday. I personally saw brigades from Lowood, Fernvale, Marburg and auxiliary and urban brigades and of course our local brigade. They did an amazing job of saving the houses on Pine Mountain road near St Michaels Church. They also contained the fire by some very strategic back burning. To our local brigade me...mbers who put themselves in the gully in front of the fire and made a fire break to protect those properties on Pine Mountain Quarry Rd, you were fantastic. Thank You! Many of our Brigade members are not from Pine Mountain. If you are thinking you want to help, maybe you could think about joining the local brigade. You could also help by supporting our fund-raising efforts for the bigrade. Again, thank you to all those involved in what was an amazing effort in very trying conditions to contain and control this fire. President, Christine Ryan

24.01.2022 Notice of Annual General Meeting of the Pine Mountain & District Progress Association... When: Thursday 20th August Where: Pine Mountain Public Hall Time: 7.30pm Please Note: Due to covid safe requirements the meeting will be for current members and residents wishing to join on the night. Membership forms can be filled out and emailed back and payment made directly to the account below. All residents are encouraged to join and to become members of the Management committee. All positions will be open for nominations. Support your organisation -Support your community Renewing members can directly transfer payment into PMDPAs account without filling out a membership form. New members will need to fill out a membership form and send it to the Secretary. Receipts will be emailed or posted if members are unable to attend the AGM. Please make sure your contact details with PMDPA are up-to-date. You can download the membership form here: http://pmpa.org.au/?page_id=22 Membership Fees: Family - $20.00; Individual - $10 Account Name: Pine Mountain & Districts Progress Association Inc Account No.: 113693576 BSB No.: 633-000 Reference: First initial/s and last name/s (eg Jane & John Smiths reference would be: J&J Smith) All enquiries to the Secretary: ph. 0417734485 or email [email protected]

23.01.2022 Special thanks to the Candidates for Division 4 for spending time with our community. Also a mention to Mayoral candidates Tesesa Harding and David Martin for showing some interest in our community. Some conclusions to make from the evening. We have a couple of candidates belonging to Political parties. Some previously belonging to Political parties and the rest are independent. Fair to comment that there wasn't a good knowledge of the issues that our community faces, and we lack the voting numbers to create any influence, which we should all be concerned about.

23.01.2022 Christmas Carols this Sunday at the Cricket Pitch. We would just like to thank some of our sponsors! Hutchinson Builders, Creative Hands Crafts, Shoez With Souls Brassall, Jets, Gay's Hair Fashions, a Lot Of Books Brassall, Eyes On Brassall, Tony More For His Clock Making, Pumpyard Bar and Dovetails Dining, Brassall Pharmacy, CSI, Mi Hi Tavern, Watercress Creek Olives And Limes, Jim Madden MP. Hope to see you all there, BBQ starts at five.

23.01.2022 Yes, the Carols are still on Join us at the Pine Mountain Rural Fire Brigade

22.01.2022 Supporting your Association. As we try to meet the costs of public liability insurance, your Association continues to look towards sustainable representation for Pine Mountian and our Districts. To this end advertising for Business on the PMPA Website is now available. Businesses that operate in the Pine Mountain and Districts and people who live in Pine Mountain and operate a business in the greater Ipswich area, will be eligible. Advertising is $50 per spot for each financial year. For further information please email [email protected] for advertising details. www.pmpa.org.au

21.01.2022 Community Forum Meet the Candidates for Division 4 When: Thursday 12th March Time: 7:30PM Where: Pine Mountain Community Hall... Introduction to Candidates followed by questions from the community. Residents from Pine Mountain, Muirlea, Blacksoil and Borallon, this is your opportunity to get to know who is running in your Division for the Ipswich City Council Elections on the 28th March. Presented by the Pine Mountain and Districts Progress Association. www.pmpa.org.au Question's on notice to all Candidates Do you have or have you ever had any connection with political parties, industry groups, or lobby groups? If you belong to a political group and are running as an Independent, why? How is you campaign being funded? What is your experience in Community organisations? Should Council support community organisations? What is your vision for this area and for the whole of Ipswich? Are you aware how the new Strategic Plan for Ipswich affects this area? How will you represent this community which is rural and semi-rural when most of the voters are in the urban areas? Do you see this as a full-time job? Do you see the role as an executive board member or a community representative?

20.01.2022 Edited over 40 minute intervals from 5.59am 7-10-17

18.01.2022 Christmas has snuck upon us again, and we've been distracted by all the fires that have been around us. We feel it's important to recognise that on the 1st of December we have Carols in the Park at Pine Mountain, and the Rural Fire Brigade will be having a raffle. If anyone would like to donate something to raffle we would appreciate it. You can contact The Rural Fire Brigade on Ph 54670999 and ask for Karen. The event kicks off at 5pm, and yes, we've been in touch with the fellow who wears the Red Suit, and he's agreed to pay us a special visit. Kids this is no trick, only a treat! Starts at 5PM, Corner of Pine Mountain Rd and Russells Rd, fondly know as the "Cricket Pitch" This event is supported by your Pine Mountain and District's Progress Association.

18.01.2022 Not our usual Community Anzac Day gathering here at Pine Mountain but we still honoured our Service community.

18.01.2022 We've had some great sunrises with the changing of seasons!

17.01.2022 Morning, Queensland. Its important we all stay vigilant, alert and up-to-date as we roll into the weekend. Stay safe and continue to look out for one another.

17.01.2022 Congratulations to Kate Kunzelmann and Russell Milligan our Division 4 Representatives in Council. They were sworn in last Friday. Also congratulations to Teresa Harding our new Mayor. We seem to have a good balance of genders and political interests and true independents in the new council. I would especially like to acknowledge the collaboration between our representatives in this Division. They have hit the ground running. They are currently undergoing the induction process but have also taken the time to check out concerns brought to their attention by locals. I am sure we are going to have a very positive and productive relationship with them. Our AGM has had to be postponed but we are hopeful of have it before the end of the financial year. Hope to see you all then.

16.01.2022 Hi Everyone, your association has been busy following up on a number of issues raised at the Community Meeting. An important issue has been our Rural Fire Brigade, which is a cornerstone of our safety in Pine Mountain. Here is some correspondence from the ICC Interim Administrator. Kind regards Christine Ryan, President on behalf of your PMPA Committee

16.01.2022 FDR for the next 4 days please be advised

16.01.2022 Yes Carols are still on! We are at the Pine Mountain Rural Fire Brigade Next to the Cricket Pitch!

16.01.2022 Our Division 4 Councillors are coming to Pine Mountain Community Hall

14.01.2022 Hillview Drive Reserve 4 Leslie Drive, Muirlea, is part of the districts of Pine Mountain.

13.01.2022 Queensland’s next local government quadrennial elections will be held on Saturday, 28 March 2020. Elections will be held for mayors and councillors across Queensland's 77 councils. Everyone over 18 needs to gather in Queensland for ELECTIONS (that's if you didn't already complete a Postal Vote - which is closed now). If you have any concerns due to the COVID19 pandemic, then Pre-Poll is an option for you.... Early bird options Early voting commences 16 March 2020 - So, it's started now. Specifically, Early voting will be conducted between Monday, 16 March and Friday, 27 March 2020. 2020 Local government elections: - Early voting centres - (as at 17 March 2020)* * Early voting centre locations may be subject to change. Check the ECQ website for updated information or phone 1300 881 665. FOR IPSWICH RESIDENTS: All these locations are open every day (except Sunday 22nd), from 9am-5pm definitely, with many days having extended hours, for example, Wednesdays and Thursdays are 9am-9pm (For further details please click on the link and follow the Quick Links: View early voting centres (PDF)). These are the locations for Ipswich: (For other areas in Queensland please see the link) 403 Redbank Plains Rd, Redbank Plains, QLD Australia 4301 Springfield Tennis Centre, Unit 1, 44 Sportstar Dr, Springfield Central, QLD Australia 4300 1/14 Coal Street, Bundamba, QLD Australia 4304 WG Hayden Humanities Centre, 56 South St, Ipswich, QLD Australia 4305 Yamanto Shopping Village, Shop 29, 512514 Warwick Rd, Yamanto, QLD Australia 4305 Most of us will be completely fine, however, it's those at risk that we need to protect. Let's look out for each other as a community. Recommendation: Take your own Pencil. https://www.ecq.qld.gov.au//2020-local-government-election

13.01.2022 Timelapse Sunrise over Pine Mountain

12.01.2022 G'morning Queensland! We're expecting slightly more favourable weather conditions today (hooray!) but there are still 80 fires burning across the state, around ...200 vehicles on the ground and waterbombing aircraft hard at work again today. The main fires we're focused on today are at Woodgate, Black Snake/Kilkivan, Noosa North Shore, Spicers Peak and Pechey. Thanks to everyone for responding so well to warnings and advice, and checking on what activities are safe at the moment. We need you to: Stay up-to-date with warnings Know where you will go if you need to evacuate Be vigilant and avoid any activity that may start a fire Report bushfires to Triple Zero (000) Stay safe everyone. Picture: Ben Phipps

11.01.2022 Looking for somewhere to take the kids out during the school holidays, and get them away from their screens? Why not have an outing to our Kholo Botanic Gardens, 243 Riverside Drive, Pine Mountain

10.01.2022 Our State Member for Parliament Jim Madden has provided a lucky door prize for tonight's AGM See you there. 7:30pm start.

09.01.2022 Looking forward to seeing you on Sunday

08.01.2022 A view from the cockpit of Pterodactyl Helicopters

08.01.2022 Updated: Come and ask your candidates for Council all the questions you need to know on Thursday night 12/3/20 at 7:30pm at the Pine Mountain Public Hall. Pine Mountain District will struggle to be treated fairly under the new system of Council representation. Do you know how to vote for Councillors and the Mayor at the upcoming election? Did you know:-... The Pine mountain District covers approximately of the area of Division 4; ~86% of the voters live in less than 8% of the area of Division 4. How will our representative truly advocate for the remaining 14% as it is easier to gain votes from the concentrated urban areas? 75% of our residents (over 65 years) are not on social media and therefore missing out on Council information regarding changes; 33% of our low socioeconomic residents are not connected to the internet and therefore also missing out; There has been much talk about increased transparency and regaining the trust of the community. How do you propose to do this given this will be a Council with very little experience replacing an administrator who was not elected and now with an entrenched bureaucracy? The changes put in place by the administrator have led to a downturn in business in Ipswich Central putting it 10 years behind with businesses moving on. Councillors regularly met and communicated with their communities and were accessible to them via the divisional offices. This was a transparent process. Do you see the current set up with Councillors not desking at the Council Office and having to make appointments with Council staff to access administrative help as sustainable and meeting community expectations? Have you any experience in developing and approving budgets involving $606m+. What assurance can you give that this next budget will be in the best interests of the Ipswich community? Have you been involved in planning large budgets that stretch forward for 10-15 years+. Getting elected may be the easy part. What skills and experience do you have in managing highly skilled professional staff who have more knowledge than you in the council processes? Ipswich was promoted by Mr Ipswich and was widely recognisable however the media presented good news in Ipswich as 'West of Brisbane' while bad news was always said to relate to 'Ipswich'. How will you tackle this mind set which starts with the State Government, so that Ipswich is presented in a positive light?

07.01.2022 The change Commission report has been sent to the Minister recommending adoption of the Interim Administrators recommendation regarding the Council Division, however it is noted that, Given the unique situation in Ipswich and the significance of the changes being recommended by this review, the Change Commission recommends the Minister consider directing the Ipswich City Council, in consultation with the Change Commission, to conduct a mid-term review and community consult...ation in 2022 to gauge residents experiences and satisfaction with the multi-member arrangement and divisional boundaries. Due to the high-level growth anticipated in the Ipswich region, the Change Commission notes it will likely be reviewing Ipswichs divisional boundaries in 2023 prior to the next quadrennial election. Therefore, it is of the view that it will assist the 2023 assessment process to have a better understanding of the communitys experiences, and particularly whether the multimember arrangements are meeting the communitys representation requirements. https://www.ecq.qld.gov.au//ipswich-city-local-government- From your Progress Association

06.01.2022 Meet the Candidates: Hi Everyone, the slide presentation and questions of "Meet The Candidates" is now available at www.pmpa.org.au Look under Minutes of Meetings/Correspondence tab.

06.01.2022 Just a reminder that this is being held tomorrow night. All 6 Candidates will be Present. The Council in Ipswich has had some massive changes in the past year+, which have had a big impact on our City and our Division. We have new representatives and new divisions. This is a great opportunity to come and find out who the candidates are that we have the opportunity to vote for at the end of this month. Will you be coming along too?... Please share this and get the word out for this opportunity. See more

05.01.2022 Hillview Drive Reserve 4 Leslie Drive Muirlea features 37.2 hectares of undulating bushland close to Pine Mountain. The reserve boasts a variety of forest vegetation and abundant wildlife.... Part of a recreational trail network spread across four nature estates in the region, the professionally built dual-direction, low-impact shared-use recreational trail is ideal for walking, hiking, birdwatching and mountain biking. Hillview is well-appointed with interpretive signage and a shelter and picnic table make for the perfect tranquil lunch surrounded by natural beauty. The hillside leads down to a creek line flowing into the Brisbane River through Kholo Botanic Gardens, where public toilets and drinking water are available.

04.01.2022 A big shout out to one of your Associations Committee members! https://www.ipswichfirst.com.au/queenslands-largest-llama/

03.01.2022 Queenslands next local government quadrennial elections will be held on Saturday, 28 March 2020. Elections will be held for mayors and councillors across Queensland's 77 councils. Everyone over 18 needs to gather in Queensland for ELECTIONS (that's if you didn't already complete a Postal Vote - which is closed now). If you have any concerns due to the COVID19 pandemic, then Pre-Poll is an option for you.... Early bird options Early voting commences 16 March 2020 - So, it's started now. Specifically, Early voting will be conducted between Monday, 16 March and Friday, 27 March 2020. 2020 Local government elections: - Early voting centres - (as at 17 March 2020)* * Early voting centre locations may be subject to change. Check the ECQ website for updated information or phone 1300 881 665. FOR IPSWICH RESIDENTS: All these locations are open every day (except Sunday 22nd), from 9am-5pm definitely, with many days having extended hours, for example, Wednesdays and Thursdays are 9am-9pm (For further details please click on the link and follow the Quick Links: View early voting centres (PDF)). These are the locations for Ipswich: (For other areas in Queensland please see the link) 403 Redbank Plains Rd, Redbank Plains, QLD Australia 4301 Springfield Tennis Centre, Unit 1, 44 Sportstar Dr, Springfield Central, QLD Australia 4300 1/14 Coal Street, Bundamba, QLD Australia 4304 WG Hayden Humanities Centre, 56 South St, Ipswich, QLD Australia 4305 Yamanto Shopping Village, Shop 29, 512514 Warwick Rd, Yamanto, QLD Australia 4305 Most of us will be completely fine, however, it's those at risk that we need to protect. Let's look out for each other as a community. Recommendation: Take your own Pencil. https://www.ecq.qld.gov.au//2020-local-government-election

01.01.2022 I have noticed that there have been a few people mentioning Green Ants at the Cricket Pitch, and that is impacting use of the area. If this is something you have noticed or had trouble with, can you please confirm this has been an issue? If so, I can send an email on behalf of the Pine Mountain and Districts Progress Association about having this resolved. - Secretary.