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, Australia Day is the perfect opportunity for residents of the North Burnett to come together to celebrate what’s great about Australia and being Australian. It’s a day for reflection on our achievements and taking pride in our great nation. It’s the day for us to re-commit to making Australia an even better place for the future. The North Burnett Regional Council will be holding Australia Day Celebrations throughout the region, so come and join us for a FREE Aussie breakfast and congratulate our Australia Day Award recipients! Bring your family, friends and neighbours and help celebrate what makes our nation great! Biggenden - Biggenden Memorial Hall, Corner Victoria and Frederick Streets. 7.00am FREE Aussie Breakfast - 08.30am Advance Australia Fair / Official Ceremony including Address by 2018 Australia Day Ambassador – Queensland – Dr Allan Paull / Presentation of Awards / Certificates Eidsvold - Apex Park – Moreton Street - In the event of wet weather, Eidsvold Australia Day Celebrations will be held at the Eidsvold Community Hall, 54 Moreton Street. - 07.00am FREE Aussie Breakfast - 08.30am National Anthem / Presentation of Awards Mount Perry - Mount Perry Community Hall – Heusman Street. - 08.00am FREE Aussie Breakfast - 09.30am Official Ceremony and Presentation of Awards / Certificates Gayndah - Gayndah Sportsground, Spencer Street - 07.00am FREE Aussie Breakfast / Musical Entertainment - 08.00am Official Ceremony and Presentation of Awards / Certificates Monto - Memorial Park / Monto Community Hall, Newton Street - In the event of wet weather, the FREE Aussie Breakfast will be held at the Monto Community Hall, Newton Street. - 07.30am FREE Aussie Breakfast (Memorial Park) - 09.00am Official Ceremony and Presentation of Awards / Certificates (Monto Community Hall) - 10.00am Morning Tea (Monto Community Hall) Mundubbera - Bicentennial Park – Strathdee Street - In the event of wet weather, Mundubbera Australia Day Celebrations will be held at the Mundubbera Community Hall, Lyons Street. - 08.00am FREE Aussie Breakfast & Local Entertainment - 08.55am Flag Raising Ceremony / National Anthem / Prayer - 09.15am Presentation of Awards - 09.45am Morning Tea BIOSECURITY PROPERTY INSPECTION PROGRAMS Under the Biosecurity Act (2014), Council Officers acting under authorised Biosecurity Programs are permitted to gain access to properties for the purpose of; • Inspecting for biosecurity matter and risks (formerly known as “declared pest” plant/animals). • Mapping or otherwise identifying/confirming the existence and spread of biosecurity matter and risks. • Engaging with land owners/occupiers regarding the management of biosecurity matter and risks. • Ensuring biosecurity matter and risks are being appropriately managed in line with legislative requirements and/or Council’s Biosecurity Plan/Programs. These Biosecurity Programs will be conducted in accordance with approved policies, procedures and legislative requirements. The Biosecurity Programs are approved to operate for a period of 3 years unless amended by Council resolution. These programs apply to all land (inclusive of that both privately and publically owned) within the North Burnett Region (as defined by Council Boundaries). Council’s authorised Biosecurity Programs include both “Surveillance” and “Prevention and Control” Programs as prescribed under legislation. These Biosecurity Programs were authorised at the Council Meeting held on 15 February 2017. Council’s objective is fundamentally to engage with the community and ensure biosecurity matter and risks are appropriately managed for the greater good of the community, region and state. EXPRESSION OF INTEREST SUPPLIERS TO PROVIDE PERFORMANCE MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE SOLUTIONS Council resolved on 13 December 2017 to call expressions of interest from suitably qualified suppliers for the purchase of fully integrated performance management software to improve existing strategic and operational reporting as required by the 2017-2022 Corporate Plan. In accordance with section 228(2)(b) of the Local Government Regulation 2012, Councils can invite expressions of interest before considering to invite written tenders. The specification is a one-pager, (will be emailed upon request) you will have to quickly understand Council requirements, based on your experience and expertise. Please direct all enquires to Council’s General Manager Corporate & Community, Brad Duke on 07 4160 3553 and or [email protected] Expressions of interest will close via email (as provided above) on 5.00pm Friday 9 February 2018. All or no expressions of interest of interest may be accepted. M Pitt CEO www.northburnett.qld.gov.au | Phone 1300 696 272 www.facebook.com/north.burnett.regional.council 2018 Australia Day Celebrations COUNCIL MEETINGS Council’s next General Meeting will be held in Monto on Wednesday, 17 January 2018 commencing 9am, followed by Council’s Standing Committee Meetings in Mundubbera on Wednesday, 7 February 2018 commencing 9am. Council Meetings are open to the public. All members of the public are welcome to attend Council’s Public Question Time, held during Council’s General Meeting from 9:30am to 10:30am. This is an opportunity to bring forth any items that you would like your Councillors to address. Standing Committee Deputations by appointment. Prior indication of your question is appreciated. Please phone 1300 696 272 (1300 MY NBRC) to discuss with an Executive Support staff member or email executive. [email protected] YOUR SPORT, YOUR FUTURE! HAVE YOUR SAY! Council is keen to better understand how our communities engage in sport and recreational activities and our residents’ dreams and aspirations for the future. Please have your say by completing a short online survey @ the following links: Sports Club Members www.surveymonkey.com/r/NorthBurnettSport Community Members www.surveymonkey.com/r/NorthBurnettCommunity Surveys close Thursday, 1 February 2018. 2018 COUNCIL MEETING DATES In accordance with Local Government Regulation 2012 – section 257, please be advised of the following 2018 Council meeting dates: Meeting Type Date Town General 17-Jan-18 Monto Standing Committee 07-Feb-18 Mundubbera General 21-Feb-18 Eidsvold Standing Committee 07-Mar-18 Biggenden General 21-Mar-18 Mt Perry Standing Committee 04-Apr-18 Gayndah General 18-Apr-18 Mundubbera Standing Committee 02-May-18 Monto General 16-May-18 Biggenden Standing Committee 06-Jun-18 Eidsvold General 27-Jun-18 Gayndah Standing Committee/Budget 04-Jul-18 Mt Perry General 18-Jul-18 Monto Standing Committee 01-Aug-18 Mundubbera General 15-Aug-18 Biggenden Standing Committee 05-Sep-18 Eidsvold General 18-Sep-18 Mt Perry Standing Committee 03-Oct-18 Gayndah General 17-Oct-18 Eidsvold Standing Committee 07-Nov-18 Biggenden General 21-Nov-18 Mt Perry Standing Committee 05-Dec-18 Monto General 12-Dec-18 Gayndah UNLAWFUL BUILDING WORK Did you know that most building work requires approval before it is carried out? This is as a result of State Government legislation that ensures all members of the community are treated evenly and fairly. Council has become aware of many instances where building work in the region has not been approved and extends an invitation to all property owners in the North Burnett to contact Council to ascertain whether building work that has been performed on their property is lawful. Council’s Development Services team can provide the necessary information to assist in determining if your past, present or future building work requires a building application. Council will be in contact with respective property owners regarding work that is currently known to be unlawful. Unlawful building work can affect a number of matters that you may not be aware of, such as insurance and workers compensation claims, public liability and the potential inability to sell your property. Council’s Development Services team look forward to working with you to ensure any structures on your property are compliant. For further information please contact Council’s Development Services team on 1300 696 272 (1300 MY NBRC) or email council at [email protected]. gov.au POSITIONS VACANT - Nil TENDERS / EOI - EOI - Suppliers to Provide Performance Management Software Solutions - close 09-02-18 Further information on Positions Vacant or Tenders can be obtained via Council’s: Website: www.northburnett.qld.gov.au Email: [email protected] Phone:1300 696 272 (1300 MY NBRC) or call into one of Council’s Customer Service Centres / Libraries. SNAP, SEND, SOLVE! Council staff perform extensive checks on all of our assets however, there may be some areas that could be missed. If you notice any damage as you are traveling around the region, report it (with a photo if possible) to Council. You can ring through on 1300 696 272 (1300 MY NBRC), email to admin@ northburnett.qld.gov.au, or even download the ‘snap send solve’ app to your smart device and submit it that way! Your help with reporting these issues will greatly assist council in repairing our public assets as soon as possible. Looking for something to do with the children these school holidays? Why not take advantage of the North Burnett Transport Service ‘Movie Time’ promotion and see a movie on us! Simply make a booking on the North Burnett Transport Service over the value of $30 and receive a $20 voucher during January 2018 (whilst stock lasts) for Reading Cinemas Bundaberg. For further information contact Council on 1300 696 272 (1300 MY NBRC). The North Burnett Transport Service bus departs from Sugarland at 3.40pm (Mundubbera to Bundaberg Service) and 1.50pm (Eidsvold to Budaberg Service). It is the passengers responsibility to ensure they are ready for pick up at the designated pick up point prior to the bus departure time. (Make sure your movie finishes in plenty of time!) *Limit of one voucher per paid booking. Promotion runs until January 2018 whilst stock lasts. See terms and conditions for full details.
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