ISSUE 69 SEPTEMBER 2015 Page 1 Developing the long term sustainability of our region RDA Committee Treasurer Jeff Jimmieson and I recently attended the RDA National Forum 2015 in Canberra which was hosted by the Deputy Prime Minister the Hon Warren Truss MP. In his opening speech at the conference themed around “Working together to strengthen economic growth in our regions”, the Deputy Prime Minister provided an update on the Government’s vision to grow Northern Australia. We were also proud to see our work recognised when he mentioned “with so much going on, it (White Paper on Developing Northern Australia) will engage people who live and do business in the north, including the RDA Committees within that region. The Northern RDA Alliance -- made up of eight RDA Committees from Western Australia, Northern Territory and Queensland -- pooled their talent and ideas and put in a submission to the White Paper to undertake cross-regional projects that will drive northern Australian development. The ideas of the Alliance were very helpful for the Government in considering the White Paper and will lead to better economic development outcomes for these regions as the investments in Northern Australia are rolled out-. Well done Northern RDA Alliance -- you have shown great initiative and you have demonstrated the benefits of working in partnership towards a common goal.” Much of our facilitation and advocacy work for the region is done quietly behind the scenes—so it is very rewarding to see our work appreciated at such a senior level within the Australian Government. We will provide updates on the implementation of the White Paper on Developing Northern Australia as they occur. Our most significant project—the Inland Queensland Roads Action Plan (IQ-RAP) project has reached another critical milestone. This project, developed and led by our RDA team providing the Secretariat with Working Group Chair Cr Butch Lenton, Mayor of Winton Shire has secured funding from 28 Councils, 8 Regional Road and Transport Groups, 4 RDA Committees from Mackay-Isaac-Whitsunday, Far North Queensland and Torres Strait and Darling Downs South West and RACQ covering 3/4 of Queensland’s area west of the Bruce Highway and outside the SEQ zone. In addition to this the Department of Main Roads has offered in-kind support through the provision of access to critical data and reports. The preferred tenderer Harrison Infrastructure Group has now been offered a letter of engagement and we are full steam ahead with the consultancy to deliver the Plan by December. Briefings on this project have already been provided to the Deputy Prime Minister, Treasurer, Senators and Members of Parliament, the Premier, Deputy Premier, Minister for Main Roads and Minister for State Development. All have commented positively about the strategic and collaborative nature of this large scale project. No-one is aware of such a large stakeholder group coming together for such a project so it is generating a lot of interest. I look forward to providing another update on the IQ-RAP in our next newsletter. RDA Committee Cr. Greg Jones Mayor, Flinders Shire Council Ms Kari Arbouin Associate Vice Chancellor, Engagement and Campuses Division; the International Services Division, CQ University Ms Roslyn Baker Executive General Manager — Retail , Ergon Energy Prof. Sabina Knight Director, Mount Isa Centre for Rural and Remote Health Mr David Donohue Managing Director, Queensland Corporate Communication Network Ltd. Prof. David Low Dean, College of Business, Law and Governance, Division of Tropical Environments and Societies, James Cook University Mr Bob Owen Chief Executive Officer, Carpentaria Shire Council If you are interested in joining the Committee if a vacancy arises, please visit https://rda.gov.au/ join-your-rda/ or call CEO Glenys Schuntner on 07 4410 3655 Primary producer in north west Queensland and Chairman, North West Hospital and Health Service Board Chairman Mr Paul Woodhouse Lyn is a former Mayor and Councillor of Burdekin Shire Council. Mrs Lyn McLaughlin Deputy Chair Manager, Performing Arts, Events and Protocol, Townsville City Council Treasurer Mr Jeff Jimmieson Director, Kippinvest Pty Ltd Secretary Mr David Kippin
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ISSUE 69 SEPTEMBER 2015
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Developing the long term sustainability of our region
RDA Committee Treasurer Jeff Jimmieson and I recently attended the RDA National Forum 2015 in Canberra which was hosted by the Deputy Prime Minister the Hon Warren Truss MP. In his opening speech at the conference themed around “Working together to strengthen economic growth in our regions”, the Deputy Prime Minister provided an update on the Government’s vision to grow Northern Australia. We were also proud to see our work recognised when he mentioned “with so much going on, it (White Paper on Developing Northern Australia) w ill engage people who live and do business in the north, including the RDA Committees w ithin that region. The Northern RDA Alliance -- made up of eight RDA Committees from Western Australia, Northern Territory and Queensland -- pooled their talent and ideas and put in a submission to the White Paper to undertake cross-regional projects that will drive northern Australian development. The ideas of the Alliance were very helpful for the Government in considering the White Paper and will lead to better economic development outcomes for these regions as the investments in Northern Australia are rolled out-. Well done Northern RDA Alliance -- you have shown great initiative and you have demonstrated the benefits of working in partnership towards a common goal.” Much of our facilitation and advocacy work for the region is done quietly behind the scenes—so it is very rewarding to see our work appreciated at such a senior level within the Australian Government. We will provide updates on the implementation of the White Paper on Developing Northern Australia as they occur. Our most significant project—the Inland Queensland Roads Action Plan (IQ-RAP) project has reached another critical milestone. This project, developed and led by our RDA team providing the Secretariat with Working Group Chair Cr Butch Lenton, Mayor of Winton Shire has secured funding from 28 Councils, 8 Regional Road and Transport Groups, 4 RDA Committees from Mackay-Isaac-Whitsunday, Far North Queensland and Torres Strait and Darling Downs South West and RACQ covering 3/4 of Queensland’s area west of the Bruce Highway and outside the SEQ zone. In addition to this the Department of Main Roads has offered in-kind support through the provision of access to critical data and reports. The preferred tenderer Harrison Infrastructure Group has now been offered a letter of engagement and we are full steam ahead with the consultancy to deliver the Plan by December. Briefings on this project have already been provided to the Deputy Prime Minister, Treasurer, Senators and Members of Parliament, the Premier, Deputy Premier, Minister for Main Roads and Minister for State Development. All have commented positively about the strategic and collaborative nature of this large scale project. No-one is aware of such a large stakeholder group coming together for such a project so it is generating a lot of interest. I look forward to providing another update on the IQ-RAP in our next newsletter.
RDA Committee
Cr. Greg Jones
Mayor, Flinders Shire Council
Ms Kari Arbouin
Associate Vice Chancellor, Engagement and Campuses Division; the International Services Division, CQ University
Ms Roslyn Baker
Executive General Manager — Retail , Ergon Energy
Prof. Sabina Knight
Director, Mount Isa Centre for Rural and Remote Health
Mr David Donohue
Managing Director, Queensland Corporate Communication Network Ltd.
Prof. David Low
Dean, College of Business, Law and Governance, Division of Tropical Environments and Societies, James Cook University
Mr Bob Owen
Chief Executive Officer, Carpentaria Shire Council
If you are interested in joining the Committee if a vacancy arises, please visit https://rda.gov.au/join-your-rda/ or call CEO Glenys Schuntner on 07 4410 3655
Primary producer in north west Queensland and Chairman, North West Hospital and Health Service Board
Chairman
Mr Paul Woodhouse
Lyn is a former Mayor and Councillor of Burdekin Shire Council.
Mrs Lyn McLaughlin Deputy Chair
Manager, Performing Arts, Events and Protocol, Townsville City Council
Get Going Clubs provides funding to support not-for-profit local sport and recreation organisations to create and provide access to participation opportunities for Queenslanders.
Eligible organisations can apply for funding of up to $7500 for ONE project under ONE of three categories:
Celebrating Multicultural Queensland Grants Program
The 2015–16 Multicultural Queensland Grants will allocate funding to diverse multicultural events and needs based projects across Queensland that align with the purpose of the grants program. A total of $1,000,000 is available for events and projects to be held within the 2016 calendar year.
Funding will be allocated in 3 categories:
Signature events—maximum grant of $20,000 per event
Cultural events—maximum grant of $10,000 per event
Multicultural projects—maximum grant of $25,000 per project.
The new $200 million Building our Regions Regional Infrastructure Fund (Building our Regions) is a targeted infrastructure program for local government projects. The primary purpose of the Building our Regions program is to provide funding for critical infrastructure in regional areas of the state, while also supporting jobs, fostering economic development and improving the liveability of regional communities.
The program forms a key element of the Queensland Government's overarching economic strategy - Working Queensland.
To ensure the program addresses the needs of resource-producing communities and other regional communities, the Regional Capital Fund, Royalties for Resource Producing Communities Fund and Remote Communities Infrastructure Fund, are only open to eligible applicants outside of urban South East Queensland.
Closes: Round 1 of the program closes at 5pm on Friday 11 September 2015.
Get Playing Places and Spaces—funding to improve facilities
Get Playing Places and Spaces provides funding for new or upgraded sport and recreation facility projects so that more Queenslanders can be involved in the sport and active recreation.
Eligible organisations can apply up to $100,000 (GST exclusive). Applicants will need to contribute a minimum of 20 per cent to the total eligible project costs.
The QDEP offers two funding options for regional events:
Destination Event funding – single year funding for developing events seeking growth ($10,000 - $25,000 per year)
Significant Event funding – single year or up to three years of funding for events that can demonstrate a strong track record of growth or growth potential ($25,000 - $100,000 per year)
Closes: 30 October 2015 (eligible event dates 20 June 2016-25 June 2017)
The Caring for our Community Initiative aims to assist community organisations and volunteer groups to purchase essential equipment to continue their support of Queensland communities.
The Gambling Community Benefit Fund round 87 will open shortly with applications closing 30 November.
To learn more about the Gambling Community Benefit Fund, the funding process, eligibility criteria and funding application hints and tips, read the Gambling Community Benefit Fund - an overview of the funding process.
If you have an event that will support the development and sustainability of our communities, please forward information to [email protected] (RDA reserves the right to assess what information can be published.) Click here to visit our website for details of previously promoted events.
ISSUE 69 SEPTEMBER 2015
Redefining Townsville - A debate series to unlock the future of potential of Townsville.
Townsville is rightly basking in its rich history as it reflects on reaching a milestone anniversary of 150 years since foundation. While the city proudly reflects on its extraordinary growth from very humble beginnings, the 150th anniversary is also an ideal time to cast our minds to the future. To this end, the Townsville Bulletin and James Cook University have combined forces to develop a series of future-focused forums called ‘Redefining Townsville’. The three forums will be headlined by a list of pre-eminent speakers and will bring together a convergence of thinking around the challenges and opportunities which lie ahead - and how Townsville can tap into the potential of the Asian century. Ultimately it is hoped these events, and the debate they create, will go some way towards redefining the future of Townsville.
Date: Thursday, 3 September 2015
Cost: $59
Location: Townsville Civic Theatre
Register: 4727 9797 or www.ticketshop.com.au
Townsville Industry Breakfast
Come along and hear from project leaders on future work and business opportunities in North Queensland. Speakers: Lendlease Tony Orazio, General Manager QLD/NT for Lendlease’s Building business will present on Building’s current workbook in Queensland, including the recently awarded Science Place at James Cook University. Port of Townsville Port of Townsville Limited General Manager – Infrastructure and Planning, Mr Kim Gebers will talk about upcoming infrastructure projects planned for the Port in the short – medium term, with the aim of continuing and enhancing support to the region’s trade. Townsville City Council Cr Jenny Hill Mayor Townsville City Council will present on the council’s 2015-16 Capital Works program, and provide Townsville based business and industry information on tender and work opportunities. MMG – Dugald River Project Shane Goodwin, MMG Stakeholder Relations Manager Queensland Operations, will present on the A$1,488 million Dugald River project.
Register: http://townsvilletickets.com.au/event/townsville-industry-breakfast-8-september-2015-1639 by Friday 4 September 2015
World Suicide Prevention Day
Rotary Club of Ayr and CORES (Community Response to Eliminating Suicide) are holding two events for World Suicide Prevention Day -
“The Rise of the Fire”, Dinner & Motivational Presentation with Richard Goodbody, Townsville Fire General Manager.
Walk for Life, Sunday 13 September
Burdekin PCYC, MacMillan Street Ayr
9:30am Farmers Market & Vintage Car Display
10am Burdekin Mayor & Townsville Fire to Start Walk
10-11:30am “Walk for Life”
11:30am BBQ Lunch
11:30am Fashion Parade & Local Displays
12:30pm Townsville Fire OPEN TRAINING followed by Junior Coaching Clinic
Date: Friday 11 September - 7pm
Cost: $30
Location: Kalamia Hotel
Register: Walk for Life
China e-Commerce Seminar Series 2015, Brisbane
Following the release of the Austrade publication e-Commerce in China: A guide for Australian Business, exporters are invited to attend a seminar to learn from Australian and Chinese experts, online traders and buyer representatives from leading e-commerce marketplaces on how to develop an effective strategy to sell online in China.
The seminar will assist exporters to:
Understand the costs, benefits and pathways for exporters to sell online to China’s 300+ million consumers.
Learn how to sell at reduced tax rates and exempt from China’s domestic product standards though ‘cross-border’ e-commerce.
Hear advice and case studies from leading practitioners in the field.
Discover how Austrade services and national promotions in China can help drive new business and e-commerce traffic.
The e-commerce in China: a guide for Australian business
Date: Monday 7 September 2015, 9:00am-12:30pm
Cost: Free of Charge, numbers are limited
Location: Offices of HopgoodGanim Lawyers Level 7, Waterfront Place, 1 Eagle Street Brisbane
Register:
Register online using by www.austrade.gov.au If you experience technical difficulties, please contact Austrade Direct on 13 28 78.
If you have an event that will support the development and sustainability of our communities, please forward information to [email protected] (RDA reserves the right to assess what information can be published.) Click here to visit our website for details of previously promoted events.
ISSUE 68 SEPTEMBER 2015
2015 Australian Regional Tourism Network Convention
The ARTN Convention is the most significant annual event for industry, practitioners and government agencies engaged in regional tourism throughout Australia. The Convention provides a forum to discuss, debate and investigate solutions to issues, challenges and opportunities facing regional tourism. The Convention is for all sectors of the tourism industry to exchange ideas about ways to grow a sustainable regional destination and to showcase best practice success.
Date: Monday 19 — Thursday 22 October
Location: McCraken Country Club, Victor Harbor, South Australia
Animating Spaces is an innovative, state-wide multi-arts initiative of Artslink Queensland that reimagines and celebrates regional communities through locally driven arts events.
On Friday 18 and Saturday 19 of September locals and visitors in Townsville can interact with art, music, performance and digital works. Animating Spaces Townsville Nocturne will bring a spark of life and light to overlooked nooks and crannies in the heart of Townsville’s city centre.
The historic rural of Ravenswood will expose the real gold in lesser-known stories on 3 October. Shadowy characters will speak again through mosaic, theatre and sculpture pieces in Animating Spaces Ravenswood 50 Shade of gOLD.
The goal of a Startup Weekend is to bring the community of passionate people come together to get things done, to learn, network, and bridge the gap between trades and disciplines. In just 54 hours, you'll work with an amazing team of people to discover your potential to craft ideas into real action. By the end of the weekend, you'll guide the results into real results and a viable startup! The action begins on Friday evening with a keynote, pitches, team formation and idea generation. The next two days will be full steam ahead to develop those ideas into startup opportunities, leading up to final pitch presentations and judging on late Sunday afternoon. Learn, connect, get social, inspire and be inspired. We are drawing together a broad range of industry mentors and supporters to build opportunities from all sectors - from technology to creative and sustainable industries and more. Whether you're a designer, developer, student, businessperson, creative thinker, all-rounder, or anything in between, this is the opportunity you've been waiting for. Discover Townsville Startup Weekend, the Townsville Startups community and create something amazing! @TSV_Startups / #swtownsville.
Date: Friday, September 25 - 27, 2015 Event starts at 6:00 pm
Location: Education Central, James Cook University
Contact Phone 07 4410 3655 Email [email protected] Mail PO Box 1669, Townsville, QLD 4810
ISSUE 68 SEPTEMBER 2015
NBN Co Updates National Construction Plan
NBN Co has released its quarterly update to the national construction plan, adding 95,000 Queensland homes and businesses to the rollout of the NBN™ network.
The construction plan provides an indicative schedule of work to begin before the end of December 2016, and now covers more than 400,000 Queensland homes and businesses. For more information, visit http://www.nbnco.com.au/
Making Connections
L>R Connie Navarro, Committee Member, MITEZ ; Glen Graham, CEO, MITEZ; Glenys Schuntner, CEO, RDA connecting at a recent MITEZ Meeting at Ernest Henry mite-site. Ernest Henry Mining, a Glencore Company, is a copper and gold mining and processing operation located 38 kilometres north east of Cloncurry in north west Queensland, Australia. It began commercial production in March 1998 as an open pit mining operation and transitioned to underground in December 2011 to extend the life of operations beyond open pit completion to at least 2026. Copper is used in electrical motors, wiring, radiators, air conditioning and many other products.
JCU Discipline of IT Student Internships—2015
A call for interest in taking part in the Discipline of IT Student Internships for 2015.
For the previous 4 years, the Discipline of IT at JCU has been running internships with a number of industry partners including the Australian Institute of Marine Science (AIMS) Data Centre, Safety Culture, Townsville General Hospital, Townsville City Libraries among many others. The internships continue to be a huge success and we would like run them again in 2015 in November for approximately 2-4 weeks (beginning the 23th November) depending on the participating company's constraints.
