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25.01.2022 As part of the Garage Sale Trail (coming up on 21-22 November), master the art of secondhand styling and shopping at this FREE online masterclass. Hosted by some of the country’s biggest names in sustainable styling and fashion you’ll get practical tips to help you uncover secondhand treasure in your neighbourhood and learn how to style secondhand pieces too. Sat 7 November at 2pm. Book your FREE spot at http://bit.ly/secondhandstyle #garagesaletrail #farewellfastfashion #secondhandfirst #savemoney #masterclass #fashion #style #trailtutorials

25.01.2022 Does this belong to you? Please remove and dispose of your waste responsibly. Yellow lidded recycling bins are only for accepted recyclable materials. Hazardous items such as gas bottles can be taken to a Community Recycling Centre or to the upcoming Household Chemical Cleanout on Saturday 10 October (1-4pm, Braidwood Saleyards or Collett Street Car Park in Queanbeyan). Other general waste should be taken to a transfer station or landfill.

24.01.2022 Here in the QPRC Comms team we are feeling a little envious that some areas of QPRC seem to have all the fun! Before Christmas our Natural Landscapes team hired an amphibious all-terrain vehicle (AATV) to help survey remote waterways. Biosecurity Officers were specifically searching for Gorse plants, one of our rare weeds that we are trying to contain and eradicate before it becomes established. The AATV allowed them to get access to some very remote locations. It successfull...y handled a diverse range of riparian environments including deep water, shallow water with low rocky outcrops, riffles and sandy beaches. The team was able to use rivers as roads, so to speak, to get to these hard to get to places. The ‘Gorsebusters’ project is funded by the regional Weeds Action Program to help find any Gorse plants that may have spread downstream from isolated infestations on the Shoalhaven and Endrick rivers. The surveys were successful in finding new infestations of Gorse along both rivers. If you want to know more about what our Biosecurity Officers do, or find advice about how to control a range of weeds, check out some of the videos on our YouTube channel at: https://www.youtube.com/playlist

23.01.2022 The Queanbeyan Customer Service Centre will be returning to 256 Crawford Street, Queanbeyan from Friday 6 November. Customer service has been located at The Q for the last few months. As part of this move, customer service at The Q will be closing at 3pm on Thursday 5 November. Customer service will reopen at 256 Crawford Street on Friday at 8.30am and will be open until 4.30pm.

23.01.2022 Supporting regional tourism is more important than ever. Hear a local perspective on what makes our towns special from Shop & Win sponsors Community Bank Braidwood and Crookwell Agency, Bungendore Community Bank Branch and Bungendore Chamber of Commerce & Industry Inc as well as Braidwood Business Chamber. The Treasure Trail Shop & Win promotion is a great opportunity to show your support to our local businesses in Braidwood & Bungendore. By spending $20 or more at over 85 participating businesses, you’ll go into the draw for your chance to win in a share of $20k in prizes across the two competitions. Competition details and T&Cs here: http://bit.ly/TreasureWin

23.01.2022 Hey Googonians, it's a great morning for a walk. While you are out enjoying some fresh air, and maybe grabbing a coffee at the shops, drop in to see us at the Googong Community Centre (Cnr Gorman Drive & McPhail Way) if you have any questions about the recycled water that will commence flowing through 'purple pipes' from 1 December 2020. We'll be here until 12 noon, Saturday 14 November. A comprehensive web page, including a range of fact sheets, is available at: www.qprc.nsw.gov.au/GoogongRecycledWater Googong township |. Googong Residents' Association Inc

23.01.2022 Don't forget, this Saturday is Household Chemical Cleanout day. If you've got any fluoro globes and tubes, gas bottles, household cleaners, batteries, paint, oils, garden chemicals, poisons and smoke detectors that you want to dispose of responsibly, drop them off on Saturday 10 October from 1-4pm. You can either go to the Braidwood Saleyards on Gillamatong Lane or to the Collett Street Car Park at the corner of Collett and Morisset Streets in Queanbeyan.

22.01.2022 Double Demerit Points will be in force from 12.00am Thursday 24 December and will be in place until 11.59pm Sunday 3 January 2021. They apply to speeding, illegal use of mobile phones, seatbelt and helmet wearing offences. Don't start 2021 the way 2020 has been going by risking your licence or hefty fines. If you are caught using a mobile phone that's not securely mounted to your vehicle or connected via Bluetooth during the Double Demerit period, it will cost you 10 points... and between $698 and $928 depending on your class of licence. Unrestricted drivers licences have 13 points. P platers and Learners have 7 and 4. That single phone call or text could cost you your licence....or worse! Also be warned that mobile speed cameras in NSW no longer have warning signage as you approach them. You could come across them anywhere without notice. We are expecting more traffic on our roads this summer as people stay closer to home because of COVID-19 so please stay safe, stay alert, be patient and drive to conditions.

22.01.2022 Hey Googonians, supplying recycled water through your purple pipes and taps starts on Tuesday 1 December. Are you ready? Have you read the booklet we mailed or have you had a look at the website and fact sheets? Are you confident you, and your family, know what you can and can't use recycled water for? The booklet and fact sheets are comprehensive, but here's a few extra Q&As we've had. Q - Can my kids use recycled water in their water bombs and water pistols in the backyard...? A - No, recycled water is not suitable for water play. They should use potable water from the laundry sink or a potable water tap instead. Q - I have a dog grooming business, can I use recycled water when washing client's dogs? A - We advise pet owners to discourage dogs from drinking recycled water or playing/swimming in ponds filled with recycled water, so no, it's not suitable for washing the dog. Mobile dog groomers should connect to a potable water tap rather than a purple recycled water tap. Q - The advice to wash the outside of fruit and veges is appreciated and is common sense that applies whether there's recycled water in use or not, but what about plants grown in the ground where there is recycled water used? A - Due to the guidelines and processes we follow, we are very confident that the water is fit for purpose and that minor exposure through occasionally forgetting to wash your fruit and veggies (or water absorbed by the food as it was growing) causes very low levels of health risk. Q - Can I disconnect from recycled water if I choose not to use it? A - You can't physically disconnect from recycled water, after all, it is plumbed to your toilet which we are sure you still need. You can always choose not to use recycled water in the garden or on the lawn, but we would hope that as you become more comfortable and familiar with recycled water that you will consider using the system as intended. The environmental benefits of recycled water are reduced when people don’t use recycled water as intended and a big part of living in Googong is about improving environmental outcomes. Let us know if you have any other questions about recycled water in Googong and we'll endeavour to answer them here. If you missed your copy of the booklet, private message us and we'll get one to you, or it is on the comprehensive web page, with a range of fact sheets for you to learn more, at: www.qprc.nsw.gov.au/GoogongRecycledWater Googong township | Googong Residents' Association Inc

22.01.2022 Update Monday 16 Nov, 8.30am - those of you who were directly affected no doubt already know, but we've been advised that services were returned on Saturday. We are also advised that the weekend repairs were a temporary fix only and that further work on a more permanent repair, resulting in a short outage, will need to be conducted in the near future. We will let you know if they advise us of when that work will occur. ********************* We’ve been advised that contrac...tors working on the installation of new traffic lights at the intersection of Uriarra Rd and Ross Rd have inadvertently hit a NBN line, meaning surrounding properties may be without NBN/internet for the timebeing. Telstra/NBN Co have been alerted and are coordinating repairs. At this stage we don't yet have an indication of timeframe. We will update this post when we know more. Apologies for the inconvenience.

22.01.2022 Want to be in the running to win a $50 gift card? Learn about pedestrian and cyclist safety and complete the active transport road safety quiz to go into the draw. Go to www.surveymonkey.com/r/ATQUIZ4 The survey closes 4 October.

22.01.2022 We were very pleased to host the Football Federation Australia (FFA) Women’s Talent Identification squad this week at Seiffert Oval, Queanbeyan. The talent identification camp was relocated here at short notice when it appeared that changing COVID-19 restrictions might have an impact at other potential venues. The camp was conducted under strict protocols established by FFA’s National Teams Unit. The young women at the camp were a mix of up and coming players from Australia...’s youth teams, as well as a host of established Westfield W-League performers. We wish them all the best in their quest for future national duties and hope they might one day follow in the footsteps of Queanbeyan's-own Karly Roestbakken. Football Federation Australia | Westfield Matildas | Westfield W-League

22.01.2022 UPDATE 3.30pm, 2 November: Turallo Terrace reopened earlier today. Briars Sharrow Rd and Resches Causeway (Hoskinstown Road) have now reopened. ************** Due to heavy rain and flooding, Turallo Terrace in Bungendore is closed at the roundabout to McCusker Drive/McMahon Drive.... Many other low lying areas and crossings in our region may also have water over the road. Please pay close attention to signage and water depth indicators where available and drive safely. Remember, if it's flooded, forget it!

21.01.2022 From Monday 2 November we will no longer be accepting planning applications via email or on a USB drive. Applications will need to be lodged on the NSW Planning Portal. Create an account at www.planningportal.nsw.gov.au Applications include development applications, modification applications, construction and subdivision certificates, complying development and occupation certificates. The Planning Portal is quite user friendly, but you can also follow the quick reference guides available on the website to guide you through the process.

21.01.2022 Double Demerit Points apply for this long weekend. This applies to offences for speeding, illegal use of mobile phone, seatbelt and helmet offences. If you're planning to travel over the long weekend, plan to take a break every two hours, share the driving and arrive safe at your destination.

21.01.2022 Service NSW will have their Mobile Service Centre back in Braidwood on Wednesday 2 December from 8.30am to 2pm. You will find them in their usual location on Wilson Street beside Ryrie Park. They offer a range of services such as: driver licence, photo card applications and renewals; driver knowledge tests; Working With Children Check applications; applying for birth, death and marriage certificates; Cost of Living service to access more than 70 government rebates and savings...; as well as bushfire recovery assistance. Service NSW can also assist with bushfire and COVID grants for eligible small businesses. A reminder that social distancing measures will be in place and anyone feeling unwell should stay home and phone 137788 instead. Braidwood Times | Braidwood Bugle | 88.9FM - Braidwood

21.01.2022 Mayor Tim Overall was joined today by Googong Project Director Malcolm Leslie to oversee the turning on of recycled water for Googong. Unfortunately for our social media team there where no stereotypical giant rusty valves for them to struggle with for the cameras to commemorate the momentous event. The modern treatment plant itself is largely automated with a dedicated QPRC team to oversee its operations. From today - 1 December - all water provided through the ‘purple pipe...’ network in Googong should be treated as recycled water. The recycled water complies with the Australian Guidelines for Water Recycling. It is treated to a very high standard and as advised by NSW Health Public Health Unit, there is a low risk of any negative health effects from approved uses. To find out more about what you can and can't use the recycled water for go to: www.qprc.nsw.gov.au/GoogongRecycledWater Googong township | Googong Residents' Association Inc

21.01.2022 We are seeking comments on a draft Turallo Creek Management Plan at https://yourvoice.qprc.nsw.gov.au Turallo Creek has become clogged with woody debris, rubbish and sediment and we have already started the first step with removal of logjams and debris in the creek channel. The management plan and subsequent project plan is now open for comment to determine how we rehabilitate this area in coming years.

20.01.2022 Work is progressing well on the installation of traffic lights at the intersection of Uriarra and Ross roads in Queanbeyan. Construction has now paused for the Christmas/New Year break. This morning (Wednesday 23 December) we have re-opened the Ross Road arm of the intersection. The traffic lights aren't operational yet and only temporary line marking is in place so please pay attention and take care when driving through this area over the coming weeks. The intersection will... operate as it did prior to the work commencing. Please stop and give way as per relevant signage. A 40km/h speed limit will apply throughout the break. Ross Road will close again on or about 12 January (weather permitting) for a few days to allow work in that section of the project to be completed. We expect the new traffic lights to be operational in February 2021.

20.01.2022 Neoen, a company involved in power production, is holding a Community Information Session to share information and hear your thoughts about their proposal for a large scale battery system at Mountain Road, adjacent to the Queanbeyan Substation. Although the proposed 'Capital Battery' is to be located in the ACT, this project may be of particular interest to nearby residents in Crestwood and Oaks Estate. We understand that at the information session, you can meet some of their... project team, view maps and learn about the project. The 'Capital Battery' is a 100 MW stand-alone battery storage facility in the early stages of development. Date: Tuesday, 13 October, 2-7 pm Location: Pialligo Estate Glasshouse, 18 Kallaroo Rd, Pialligo ACT 2609 The event will be held under a COVID-safe plan. For more information go to: https://capitalbattery.com.au/

20.01.2022 The installation of an adult change table at Braidwood's Ryrie Park toilet block is progressing well. Work on the female toilets has now been completed, with the toilets opening today (Friday). We expect that work on the male toilets will take another two weeks to complete, with two port-a-loos arriving on site today for community use. We have also increased signage in the area to advise park users of alternative public toilets at the Braidwood Recreation Ground, the Library... and next to the Visitor Information Centre. The Rotary Club of Jerrabomberra was successful in securing grant funding for this project and is partnering with us to achieve a fantastic outcome for families most in need of this type of facility as they travel through our region and hopefully linger longer in Braidwood to find all of its hidden treasures. Visit Queanbeyan Palerang 88.9FM - Braidwood | Braidwood Bugle | Braidwood Times

19.01.2022 From Wednesday 4 to Friday 13 November, Transport for NSW is undertaking road resurfacing, shoulder widening and line marking at Mulloon Hill on the Kings Highway, approx 34 west of Braidwood. The work will take place between 7am and 5pm on weekdays, weather permitting. Lane closures, stop/slow traffic control and a reduced speed limit of 40 km/h will be in place for the safety of workers and motorists. Motorists are advised to drive to the conditions, and follow the directio...ns of signs and traffic control. For the latest traffic updates download the Live Traffic NSW App, visit livetraffic.com or call 132 701.

19.01.2022 Do you run a small business and need some expert, free advice on marketing? We’re offering three FREE marketing webinars for businesses in Queanbeyan-Palerang during October. All sessions are live, allowing for Q+A sessions with our marketing experts on branding, Canva, Facebook and Instagram. Go to https://bit.ly/3ifcv73

19.01.2022 The Queanbeyan Youth Committee are hosting a movie night for young people aged 12-25 years on Friday 11 December at the Axis Youth Centre. Due to COVID-19 restrictions, the event will be for just 20 participants, so you'll need to get in quick to secure a spot. Please complete the simple expression of interest form at https://bit.ly/33aOrxn by Friday 4 December. If you are chosen as one of the lucky ones to secure a seat, Axis will contact families to confirm their young ...person's place and provide permission forms. The movie title will be confirmed closer to the date and food will be provided.

18.01.2022 If you see any hazard reduction burn offs and this brings up anything for you, Bushfire Recovery Clinicians are available to support you. Please call 1800 011 511 and ask for a call back.

18.01.2022 A wrap up of the key decisions from last night's Planning and Strategy Committee meeting. The replay is now available at http://webcast.qprc.nsw.gov.au/archive.php. Council has deferred consideration a development application for a place of public worship on Bicentennial Drive, Jerrabomberra. Following recent public exhibition, Council has adopted the Neighbourhood Structure Plans under the South Jerrabomberra Development Control Plan 2015 with recommended amendments ... ‘Halfway Creek Road’ has been adopted in principle as the name for the new access road to the Bungendore Sports Hub. The proposed name will be notified for public comment Council will lodge an application to the Building Better Regions Fund Round 5 for $10 million to construct Stage 2 of the QPRC Regional Sports Complex Council will work with relevant sporting clubs to lodge applications to the Regional Sports Facility Fund for junior AFL flood lights, archery amenities and women’s changerooms at Freebody Oval Council has deferred a decision regarding the use of the Queanbeyan Showground until the March meeting. Council was considering whether to provide support for the Canberra Monaro N Scale Group to establish a display shed and a maintenance agreement The Alcohol-Free Zone in Queen Elizabeth II Park will be suspended on Saturday 27 February from 4pm-9.30pm for the Music by the River event A proposal to extend the east-west freight corridor from Nerriga through Tarago and on to Goulburn has gained support from Council. Feedback will be provided to the South East Transport Strategy group and Canberra Region Joint Organisation Council has received an update report on the planning proposal to rezone certain land zoned E4 Environmental Living to R5 Large Lot Residential, at Bywong and Wamboin. A Gateway Determination clears the way for the next steps in the planning proposal process.

17.01.2022 Here's a wrap up of some of the key decisions from last night's Planning and Strategy Committee meeting. The meeting replay is available at http://webcast.qprc.nsw.gov.au/archive.php and background reading for all matters can be downloaded from https://www.qprc.nsw.gov.au//Council-Busin/Minutes-Agendas Council will advise the owners of 175 and 217 Tarago Road, Bungendore (known as Ashby) that preparation of a Planning Proposal will not be considered not be considered ahead ...of the completion of the planning proposals for the short/medium term options identified in the endorsed Bungendore Structure Plan, nor before 2025 or whichever occurs first Plans for the Braidwood customer area and library at 144 Wallace Street will be put on display for public comment Council endorses the renumbering of dwellings within Summerfield Estate, 70 Little River Road, Braidwood to ensure compliance with NSW Address Policy, and help emergency services and delivery services locate dwellings Council will allow early lodgement and determination of development applications for seed housing within the display village for Southern Jerrabomberra Urban Release Area, noting occupation will not be permitted until allotments are formally registered Modification application for development at 47 Elrington Street, Braidwood is approved and contribution fees waived because the development will be carried out by charitable organisation for benefit of the community Council notes procedure for operation of QPRC Aquatic venues for this summer, noting maximum numbers will be imposed as part of COVID-safe planning

16.01.2022 We have a broken water main in Greenleigh, impacting properties in Considine Close and numbers 33 to 80 Severne Street. Water has been turned off while crews on site work on the repairs. They are aiming to have water restored by around 3pm.

16.01.2022 There's a lot of infrastructure work happening at the moment in Jerrabomberra as construction progresses on Environa Drive. This new road will connect Tompsitt Drive to the South Jerrabomberra residential development and unlock the land for the Regional Sports Complex, Innovation Precinct and high school sites. Until February 2021, weather permitting, construction site fencing will be in place beside Edwin Land Parkway, east of Jerrabomberra Circle, while civil works takes pl...ace to connect water for South Jerrabomberra. The work is being undertaken by Canberra Contractors on behalf of Village Building Company. Work hours in these two sites will be 7am-6pm weekdays; 8am-4pm Saturdays; no work Sundays and public holidays. Some minor pedestrian diversions will be in place throughout the works. Please stay safe around all construction sites. Jerrabomberra Residents' Association

16.01.2022 Do you know how your Greenwaste is sorted for contaminants? If you said by hand you’d be correct! Nappies, pet poop, plastics or anything else unexpected doesn't belong in your greenwaste bin. Small branches up to 25mm in diameter, twigs, prunings, lawn clippings, and leaves are allowed. Residents in Captains Flat, Braidwood and Bungendore participating in the City to Soil program can also place appropriately wrapped food scraps in their green organics bins. For more information head to www.qprc.nsw.gov.au/Waste or contact our waste officer on 1300 735 025.

16.01.2022 Planning a new home, a renovation or something a little bigger? If you can’t find the information you’re after on our website at https://www.qprc.nsw.gov.au/Building-Development you can make contact with one of our helpful planners. Planning enquiries are available via: Calling 1300 735 025 from 8.30am-4.30pm Monday to Friday... Queanbeyan customer service centre Monday, Wednesday and Friday 8.30am-4.30pm and Tuesday and Thursday 1pm-4.30pm, no appointment required. Bungendore customer service centre Tuesday and Thursday 9am-12pm, no appointment required. Appointments outside these days/time can be made by calling 1300 735 025 Braidwood customer service area by appointment only by calling 1300 735 025. QPRC is now on the NSW Planning Portal, meaning all development applications, modification applications, construction certificates, complying development certificates and occupation certificates can only be lodged in this way. Register and create an account on the NSW Planning Portal at www.planningportal.nsw.gov.au. If you need any help with lodging please use the quick reference guides at https://www.planningportal.nsw.gov.au/support/how-guides or contact the Natural Built Character Admin Team on 6285 6566 to discuss. Local Government Approvals (Section 68 Activity Approvals) should still be lodged via the QPRC website or via email to [email protected]

15.01.2022 We run a young parents group where parents or expecting parents under 21 are welcome to come along and have fun and make new friends. There's free activities for bubs and toddlers, guest speakers and handy tips from other mums. The group meets every Wednesday during school terms from 12-1.30pm at the SaCC at the Queanbeyan Public School on Isabella Street. If you need more information contact Kayla on 0466 409896 or Paola on 0428 529211.

15.01.2022 With lingering uncertainty around COVID-19, and restrictions on crowd numbers at outdoor events, we have had to make the difficult decision not to hold our usual Community Christmas Parties in Bungendore and Braidwood, as well as the Street Christmas Party and Christmas Carols events in Queanbeyan. But you can keep up the Christmas cheer by entering our 'Upcycling Christmas' decoration competition. Households and businesses in QPRC are encouraged decorate their home or busin...ess in decorations that include at least one upcycled item. To enter, homes or businesses can upload a photo of their festive work online. The community will vote online for what they believe to be the best entry. Some great prizes are up for grabs with five $500 vouchers for business entrants and five $250 vouchers for residents. The vouchers must be spent within the LGA. The competition closes midnight on 17 December 2020. For details go to: https://visitqueanbeyanpalerang.com.au/christmas-decoratin/ Terms and conditions apply.

15.01.2022 Jerrabomberra Creek Rural Fire Brigade will be conducting a training exercise using the old quarry area on Old Cooma Road this Saturday 17 October. If you see firefighters or vehicles in the area, there is no cause for alarm.

15.01.2022 Dine & Discover is a Service NSW initiative to support our communities by encouraging residents to head out and support local businesses. The program is now open for registration from businesses in Queanbeyan-Palerang, with the program set to launch in March. The pilot program provided residents with vouchers to spend at local businesses... - 2 x $25 to spend at local food businesses - 2 x $25 to spend on arts events and services More details about how the program will roll out state-wide will be available soon. For more information on eligibility and how this program can support you head to www.nsw.gov.au/covid-19/dine-and-discover-nsw

13.01.2022 Our Tree Management Officer has been installing habitat boxes along the river corridor alongside Queanbeyan Golf Course. The large supply of food and water that is available in that area for wildlife results in an abundance of native inhabitants. We sought local expert advice as to which species to target in this area and to what materials and dimensions to construct the boxes. Queanbeyan Men's Shed kindly built the boxes and our staff painted them. Unlooped non-marine carpet... has been secured to the lids to discourage introduced bee species from invading the boxes. The boxes are installed using the non-invasive Habisure installation method so they have no impact on the tree. The boxes have been hung on the south to south-east side of the tree for the best aspect. The species we are targeting are: Barn Owl, Brushtail Possum, Wood duck, Kookaburra, Treecreeper, Eastern Rosella, Crimson Rosella, Ringtail possum, Red Rumped Parrot, Grey Shrike Thrush. Queanbeyan Golf Club | Queanbeyan Pro Shop

13.01.2022 We plan to begin construction of an upgrade at Uriarra, Ross and Stornaway Roads on 9 November. We will be installing traffic signals at the intersection of Uriarra Road and Ross Road and realigning the curve of the road to improve safety. The traffic signals will also improve pedestrian safety with a signalised pedestrian crossing. At the intersection of Uriarra Road and Stornaway Road, a median island will be installed on Uriarra Road to prevent drivers from turning right f...rom Stornaway Road. The work will continue until the end of January 2021, weather permitting. The project will be conducted in three stages. Stage 1 Laying conduits and foundation for traffic signals, demolition of the median island Stage 2 Civil works including realignment of curve and construction of footpaths and kerb ramps Stage 3 Asphalt works. These will be conducted during the night to reduce disruption. Find more information at www.qprc.nsw.gov.au/Major-Wo/Upgrade-Uriarra-and-Ross-Roads

13.01.2022 Severe Thunderstorm Warning for HEAVY RAINFALL, LARGE HAILSTONES and DAMAGING WINDS Weather Situation:... Severe thunderstorms are likely to produce heavy rainfall that may lead to flash flooding, large hailstones and damaging winds in the warning area over the next several hours. Locations which may be affected include Sydney, Wollongong, Nowra, Batemans Bay, Orange, Canberra and Goulburn. Severe thunderstorms are no longer occurring in the Hunter district and the warning for this district is CANCELLED. 38.8 mm was observed at WOLLONGONG AWS in the 30 minutes to 9:05 am. The State Emergency Service advises that people should: Move your car under cover or away from trees. Secure or put away loose items around your house, yard and balcony. Keep at least 8 metres away from fallen power lines or objects that may be energised, such as fences. Report fallen power lines to either Ausgrid (131 388), Endeavour Energy (131 003), Essential Energy (132 080) or Evoenergy (131 093) as shown on your power bill. Trees that have been damaged by fire are likely to be more unstable and more likely to fall. Keep clear of creeks and storm drains. Don't walk, ride your bike or drive through flood water. If you are trapped by flash flooding, seek refuge in the highest available place and ring 000 if you need rescue. Be aware that run-off from rainfall in fire affected areas may behave differently and be more rapid. It may also contain debris such as ash, soil, trees and rocks. After bushfires, heavy rain and the loss of foliage can make the ground soft and heavy, leading to a greater chance of landslides. Unplug computers and appliances. Avoid using the phone during the storm. Stay indoors away from windows, and keep children and pets indoors as well. Stay vigilant and monitor conditions. Note that the landscape may have changed following bushfires. For emergency help in floods and storms, ring the SES (NSW and ACT) on 132 500. The next warning is due to be issued by 12:05 pm.

13.01.2022 We are hearing reports of power out in parts of Queanbeyan East. Council isn’t responsible for power supply matters. Keep an eye on Essential Energy’s Facebook page or go to https://www.essentialenergy.com.au/outages-an/power-outages for updates if you are impacted by the outage.

11.01.2022 In preparation for the installation of Bungendore Tennis Club's fourth court at Mick Sherd Oval, Council staff are working with a contractor to remove some small trees on Friday 2 October. Two large trees nearby have been declining for several years. Despite best efforts to extend their life, they will also need to be removed in the near future. We'll keep you informed as to when that will happen. For safety reasons, please stay clear of the work site during the tree removals.

11.01.2022 Holiday plans involving Sydney may be up in the air for the immediate future, but the NSW South Coast is hotting up with usual increases in traffic. We are expecting to see even more traffic this year given restrictions that mean people stay closer to home. This time each year we work with Eurobodalla Shire Council, Shoalhaven City Council, ACT Policing, NSW Police Force, Transport for NSW and the ACT Government to promote messages of road safety on the busy Kings Highway. ...The annual Kings Highway Partnership campaign targets drivers travelling between Canberra and the South Coast, through Queanbeyan-Palerang. Please take care and remember that even a minor lapse in concentration or judgement can have tragic, catastrophic consequences. There may be delays on the Kings Highway due to the volume of traffic. Drive to the conditions, be patient, and take regular breaks. There are rest areas and Driver Reviver stations along the way. We've provided some of the cafes in Queanbeyan-Palerang with free travel cups to give away to encourage travellers to drop in for a cuppa and a break. Police will be targeting dangerous driving, including speeding and drink and drug driving. Make sure you return home safely from your trip to the coast with all of your demerit points intact and without a fine that could ruin your trip.

11.01.2022 Please don’t try this at home - but now that we have your attention. We’ve recently had a number of reports of bins that have only been half emptied. If the bins are too tightly packed, items might not come free when emptied into the truck. Please make sure that items are loosely placed into the bins.

10.01.2022 The toilet block at Ryrie Park, Braidwood will be closed for approximately four weeks from Monday 2 November to allow the installation of an adult change table. A bank of port-a-loos will be available throughout the period of works or there are public toilets near the Visitor Information Centre and at the Braidwood Recreation Ground. We need to do some structural changes and reconfigure the facilities slightly before the adult change table and accompanying hoist can be instal...led. The existing men's and women's disabled toilets will be combined into one large unisex disabled toilet. The Rotary Club of Jerrabomberra was successful in securing grant funding for this project and is partnering with us to achieve a fantastic outcome for families most in need of this type of facility as they travel through our region and hopefully linger longer in Braidwood to find all of its hidden treasures. Visit Queanbeyan Palerang 88.9FM - Braidwood | Braidwood Bugle | Braidwood Bugle

10.01.2022 Feeling the pinch? Chances are you have unwanted stuff sitting around that could be someone else’s treasure. Host a sale on the Garage Sale Trail and turn that clutter into cashola. Whether you take part online or in your neighbourhood, it’s free to register and the Garage Sale Trail supply the tips and promo goodies to help you cash in. Register your garage, street, club or school sale at www.garagesaletrail.com.au

10.01.2022 Work on the first mitigation measure in the Bungendore Flood Risk Management Plan was completed recently. We worked with contractors to clear non-native vegetation and reshape the area where Turallo and Halfway Creeks meet to provide more storage for flood waters and to improve flows. We planted more than 30,000 new plants including more than 29,000 shrubs and approximately 570 new native trees. The trees are a mix of Eucalypt, Casuarina, Black she-oak and Acacias. This is t...he first of three measures designed to reduce flooding of Turallo and Halfway Creeks. In the past, flooding of these creeks has resulted in economic and social impacts to residents and business owners in Bungendore. The other two measures will be implemented in the future and include upgrading the existing Turallo Terrace levee and construction of an overflow channel across Tarago Road.

09.01.2022 Not sure what to do when passing emergency services personnel, tow truck operators and breakdown assistance vehicles with flashing lights? On roads with speed limits of 90km/h or more, slow down safely and move over to give them as much space as possible. On roads with speed limits of 80km/h or less, slow down to 40km/h. https://youtu.be/UZ30mdKw6Ew

09.01.2022 We are seeking expressions of interest for a community representative on the Braidwood and Curtilage Heritage Advisory Committee. The Committee promotes and celebrates heritage and gives advice on heritage issues including around development applications within the Braidwood and Curtilage area. Written expressions of interest, indicating the skills applicants have that could assist the committee, should be sent to Land-Use Planning, Queanbeyan-Palerang Regional Council, PO B...ox 90, Queanbeyan NSW 2620 or emailed to [email protected] Nominations close 5pm, Wednesday 28 October. 88.9FM - Braidwood | Braidwood Times | Braidwood Bugle

08.01.2022 Recycle Right - don’t dump it! If it's too good to go in the bin, it can probably be recycled. Dumping items next to a bin or in the bush is illegal. It can be hazardous to both human and ecosystem health and if caught, penalties can be a minimum $7,500 for individuals and $15,000 for corporations. If you see illegally dumped waste, do not touch it. Take a photo and report it by calling 131 555 or online through the RIDonline portal (https://ridonline.epa.nsw.gov.au/#/home) to help Council detect and penalise offenders.

08.01.2022 Contractors will be undertaking some geo-technical investigations which will involve drilling bore holes in the Lowe Street car park in Queanbeyan. Work is expected to begin tomorrow (Wednesday) and be complete on Friday. The car park will not be closed, but some car spaces will be established as work areas.

08.01.2022 CHANGES TO BIN COLLECTIONS THAT WOULD NORMALLY FALL ON CHRISTMAS DAY - FRIDAY In Sutton Acres, Majors Creek and Araluen, your bin will be collected on Thursday 24 December. Please place bins out on Wednesday evening 23 December. In the Queanbeyan area, your bins will be collected on Saturday 26 December. Please place bins out on Friday evening 25 December.

08.01.2022 Our Queanbeyan Customer Service counter, temporarily located in The Q, will be closing at 3.30pm on Wednesday 14 October to allow staff to attend training. The 1300 735 025 phone number will continue to be available despite the early closure.

07.01.2022 Service NSW will have their Mobile Service Centre back in Braidwood on Wednesday 17 February from 8.30am to 2pm. You will find them in their usual location on Wilson Street beside Ryrie Park. They offer a range of services such as: driver licence and photo card applications and renewals; driver knowledge tests; Working With Children Check applications; applying for birth, death and marriage certificates; Cost of Living service to access more than 70 government rebates and savings; as well as bushfire recovery assistance and COVID grants for eligible small businesses. Braidwood Times | Braidwood Bugle | 88.9FM - Braidwood

07.01.2022 A number of streets in Braidwood are being resealed between 4 and 21 November, weather permitting. Residents of affected streets have been, or are being, letterbox dropped about the works. Residents are advised not to park on the street during this time to allow the work to be done. Drivers passing through the resealed streets are reminded to slow down and avoid sharp turns and heavy braking. The warmer weather is the best time for resealing because the bitumen remains soft f...or longer, allowing the stones to properly embed themselves. The work hours will be 6am to 6pm. The streets being resealed include: Araluen Street, Bombay Road, Clyde Street, Coghill Street, Coronation Avenue, Cowper Street, Duncan Street, Elrington Street, Garvey Street, Hassall Circuit, Keder Street, Lascelles Street, McKellar Street, Monkittee Street, Royds Lane, Ryrie Street, Sandholes Road, Victory Street, Wilson Street. Braidwood Bugle | 88.9FM - Braidwood | Braidwood Times

07.01.2022 On Monday 9 November, we will begin a project to replace the water main on Ross Road, from Uriarra Road to Tate Street. The works will be done progressively and have also been coordinated with the intersection upgrade on Uriarra Road, to minimise the disruption for residents and traffic. We appreciate your assistance and patience during these projects and apologise for any inconvenience. Notices of water outages will be distributed to affected properties when this is required.

06.01.2022 Hey Googonians, if you have any questions after reading the guide to recycled water booklet that we've mailed to you, come along to one of the drop-in information sessions on Thursday 5 November (pop-up stand outside IGA from 4-7pm) or Saturday 14 November (at the Googong Community Centre from 9am-12pm). Covid safe restrictions will apply. Recycled water starts pumping through Googong's 'purple pipes' on 1 December. We have a comprehensive web page with a range of fact sheet...s for you to learn more at: www.qprc.nsw.gov.au/GoogongRecycledWater Googong township | Googong Residents' Association Inc

06.01.2022 If you've got any fluoro globes and tubes, gas bottles, household cleaners, batteries, paint, oils, garden chemicals, poisons and smoke detectors that you want to dispose of responsibly, drop them off at the Household Chemical CleanOut on Saturday 10 October from 1-4pm. You can either go to the Braidwood Saleyards on Gillamatong Lane or to the Collett Street Car Park at the corner of Collett and Morisset Streets in Queanbeyan.

06.01.2022 Queanbeyan's Community Drug Action Team (CDAT) is looking for young people aged 12-25 to participate in a food hamper cooking program during October and November 2020. Participants will be sent hampers of food and CDAT materials over four weeks. They will use the food to cook meals for the members of their household using our recipe book and online videos to guide them. Participants will also be asked to complete an evaluation before, during and after the program. If you are interested, please fill out the expression of interest by Monday 19th October at https://bit.ly/36RxF9f

04.01.2022 A reminder that the Service NSW Mobile Service Centre is in Braidwood today (Wednesday 2 December) from 8.30am to 2pm. You will find them in their usual location on Wilson Street beside Ryrie Park. Social distancing measures will be in place and anyone feeling unwell should stay home and phone 137788 instead. Braidwood Times | Braidwood Bugle | 88.9FM - Braidwood

04.01.2022 UPDATE 3.30pm: Tarago Road has re-opened. ******************* We have been advised of a traffic accident on Tarago Road about 10km north of Bungendore, toward Goulburn. The road is closed in both directions. There is a damaged vehicle in the middle of the road. Emergency services are on site. A tow truck is on the way. As a local road, this incident will not appear on Live Traffic. We will update when the road has re-opened.

03.01.2022 Four large veteran elm trees along the boundary of the Old Stone House, near the intersection of Malbon and Molonglo Streets in Bungendore, will receive retrenchment pruning on Wednesday 21 October to extend their life. Retrenchment pruning is a phased form of crown reduction which is intended to emulate the natural process whereby the crown of a declining tree retains its overall biomechanical integrity by becoming smaller through the progressive shedding of small branches ...and the development of the lower crown (retrenchment). The process is intended to promote early crown stabilisation and reduce the risk of catastrophic structure failure by reducing the lever arm, while at the same time increasing the opportunity for dormant growth nodules to activate and produce a new lower-canopy tier. (Source: British Standards 3998. 2010. Tree work - recommendations). The work has been planned in consultation with the owners of the Old Stone House and the adjacent business, Cleanseeds. Residents are advised that retrenchment pruning will appear quite harsh, however it is in the best long-term interests of the trees.

03.01.2022 Voting has closed on the Upcycling Christmas decoration competition. And the winners are... Business winners who receive $500 vouchers: - The Boiled Lolly, Braidwood - Braidwood Dance Studio, Braidwood... - The Sculptured Nail, Googong - Kindy Patch, Queanbeyan - The Queanbeyan Hive, Queanbeyan Resident winners who receive $250 vouchers: - Old Tyres Christmas Tree - Braidwood - Christmas Tree made by 5 Wonderful Kids - Braidwood - Upcycled Tree with Decorations - Jerrabomberra - A Christmas Jewel - Bendoura - A Bluey Christmas - Bungendore Thank you to everyone who entered and congratulations to the winners. You can see all the entries at treasuretrail.com.au/xmas

03.01.2022 We are looking for a carer or family member of someone with a disability to fill a casual volunteer vacancy on the QPRC Disability Access Committee for a one-year term. The Committee provides informed advice to Council on the development, implementation, monitoring and review of policy, strategies and plans to advance the accessibility of the area and the inclusion of people with a disability. Membership of the committee comprises; one Councillor who acts as Chairperson; peo...ple living or working with a disability; family members of people living with a disability; and agencies providing services to people with a disability. Members are appointed in an individual capacity and not as representatives of a particular group. Meetings are held quarterly in Queanbeyan. Nominations close at 5.00pm on 8 December 2020. Written nominations indicating that applicants meet the criteria of the casual vacancy should be marked Nomination QPRC Disability Access Committee and addressed to the Community Development Officer, Queanbeyan-Palerang Regional Council, PO Box 90, Queanbeyan 2620, or emailed to [email protected] For further information, please contact Council’s Community Development Officer on 1300 735 025 during business hours.

02.01.2022 Look out for Joe Rider this October and help our motorcyclists ride to live. The evidence shows that being aware of motorcycle riders on the road is a key factor in ensuring their safety. We've partnered with rider training facility Stay Upright and other motorcyclists in the area who will be wearing high-vis Joe Rider vests from 10-25 October. If you notice a motorcyclist while you're driving, whether they were wearing the "Joe Rider" vest or not, report your sighting once you have reached your destination at www.qprc.nsw.gov.au/joe-rider and go into the draw to win a fuel voucher.

01.01.2022 Work on the playground upgrade at Hope Marland Park in Queanbeyan West is due to begin on Monday 12 October. The park will be fenced off for construction and closed for about four weeks, weather permitting. The new inclusive playground is jointly funded by Council and nearly $145k from the NSW Government’s Everyone Can Play program. If you were planning a birthday party or a family visit to the park, why not jump onto the "My Neighbourhood" feature on our website, input your location, and check out other facilities near you: https://www.qprc.nsw.gov.au/My-Neighbourhood

01.01.2022 Service NSW has let us know that their Mobile Service Centre will be back in Braidwood on Wednesday 7 October from 8.30am to 2.0pm. You will find them in their usual location on Wilson Street beside Ryrie Park. They offer a range of services such as: driver licence, photo card applications and renewals; driver knowledge tests; Working With Children Check applications; applying for birth, death and marriage certificates; Cost of Living service to access more than 70 governmen...t rebates and savings; as well as bushfire recovery assistance. Service NSW can also assist with bushfire and COVID grants for eligible small businesses. A reminder that social distancing measures will be in place and anyone feeling unwell should stay home and phone 137788 instead. Braidwood Times | Braidwood Bugle | 88.9FM - Braidwood

01.01.2022 Parts of the Beltana Park playground in Googong will be closed between 9am and 12pm on Wednesday 23 December while contractors install a new shade sail over some of the play equipment. The playground will re-open and be ready for play as quickly as possible. We apologise for the inconvenience. Googong Residents' Association Inc | Googong township

01.01.2022 The Treasure Trail Shop & Win is now underway. Spend $20 or more at over 90 participating businesses in Bungendore and Braidwood for your chance to win in a share of $20k in prizes across the two competitions. Competition details and T&Cs here: http://bit.ly/TreasureWin ACT TP20/01296 & TP20/01298

01.01.2022 A wrap up of our November Council meeting which was held in Queanbeyan last night. A full replay of the meeting will be available at webcast.qprc.nsw.gov.au soon and all reports can be found at https://www.qprc.nsw.gov.au//Council-Busin/Minutes-Agendas Our final meeting of 2020 will be held on 16 December. Council will apply for funding under the Bushfire Local Economic Recovery fund for: 1. Completion of stage 4 of Nerriga Rd project ($3m) 2. Rehabilitate Nerriga Rd from E...Continue reading

01.01.2022 We are looking for people with a disability or a carer or family member of someone with a disability to fill casual volunteer vacancies on the QPRC Disability Access Committee for a one-year term. The Committee provides informed advice to Council on the development, implementation, monitoring and review of policy, strategies and plans to advance the accessibility of the area and the inclusion of people with a disability. Membership of the committee comprises; one Councillor ...who acts as Chairperson; people living or working with a disability; family members of people living with a disability; and agencies providing services to people with a disability. Members are appointed in an individual capacity and not as representatives of a particular group. Meetings are held quarterly in Queanbeyan. Nominations close at 5.00pm on 8 December 2020. Written nominations indicating that applicants meet the criteria of the casual vacancy should be marked Nomination QPRC Disability Access Committee and addressed to the Community Development Officer, Queanbeyan-Palerang Regional Council, PO Box 90, Queanbeyan 2620, or emailed to [email protected] For further information, please contact Council’s Community Development Officer on 1300 735 025 during business hours.

01.01.2022 It was a long meeting of Council this week with lots on the agenda. Here's a summary of the decisions made. - Council heard from 11 members of the public who made presentations about various matters on the agenda - Council adopted, in principle, the name Rock Wall Lane for Crown road in Bombay, west of Braidwood and will advertise the proposal...Continue reading