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BARCOO
COMMUNITY NEWS • JANUARY 2021
Ba n t er
Photo Credit: Liz Steedman
AUSTRALIA DAY AROUND THE COMMUNITY
AWARD RECIPIENT BARCOO SHIRE EVENTS
Corey Kempthorne Community Notices and News Australia Day
Community Grants Humphrey B Bear
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
In this Issue:
Employee News P3
Community Notices P3 -P4
Barcoo Shire Events 2021 P5
Barcoo Shire Citizen of the Year P6
Windorah Australia Day P7
Windorah Asutralia day Golf Report P8
Contact Council
Humphrey B Bear P9 Jundah Council Office
Phone: (07) 4658 6900
Email: shire@barcoo.qld.gov.au
Please send ALL Mayor Sally O'Neil: 0424 791 449
Newsletter content to: sally.oneil@barcoo.qld.gov.au
newsletter@barcoo.qld.gov.au Cr Roger Batt: 0448 585 942
roger.batt@barcoo.qld.gov.au
Cr Andrew Miller: 0428 437 975
Cut off date for February News andrew.miller@barcoo.qld.gov.au
19 February 2021 Cr Dianne Pidgeon: 0458 585 921
dianne.pidgeon@barcoo.qld.gov.au
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EMPLOYEE NEWS
Jundah Council Office
Justin Kronk has just joined the Barcoo Shire Council as our new
Finance Manager. Justin is from Mundubbera. He is Married to Laura
and has 1 daughter, Grace, who has started Grade 6 at Jundah State
School. Justin and his family are looking forward to getting in the car
and exploring the area. Please make Justin, Laura and Grace feel
welcome!
Jundah Roadhouse
Bridie Miller started as a casual for the Jundah Roadhouse in
December, and this is her first ever job! She shows dedication in her
work and is a pleasure to have around. Bridie currently attends
boarding school in Toowoomba and will be working during school
holidays.
Windorah Information Centre
The new year has seen Peta Geiger start at the Windorah Information
Centre on a casual basis. Peta has a wealth of knowledge in the Barcoo
area and we are excited to welcome her to our tourism team.
COMMUNITY NOTICES
Employment Opportunity
Expression of Interest- Roadhouse attendant
The Barcoo Shire Council is currently seeking expressions of interest
for a casual roadhouse attendant for a busy roadhouse in Jundah.
Should you be interested in registering, please email your expression
of interest to HR@barcoo.qld.gov.au.
For any further information or clarification please do not hesitate to
contact HR officer on 07 4658 6904.
AUSTRALIA POST NOTICE
Please note from 1st April 2021 all Telstra customers will no longer be able to pay
their Telstra bill using cheques via the Australia Post Bill Pay service. Customers will
still be able to pay their Telstra bills in store using cash and Eftpos.
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COMMUNITY NOTICES
Grant funding for Queenslanders in
drought-declared communities
Community groups, local councils, not-for-profit organisations and school
P&Cs in Queensland’s drought-declared communities can apply for a slice
of $5 million in grant funding made available from January 18. The funds
are being released under the latest round of the Community Drought
Support Program and organisations in the state’s 41 fully drought-
declared and four partially drought-declared areas are eligible to apply
with applications open until February 15th.
This funding is available as a contribution towards the costs
of running events and activities within Barcoo Shire, though
not for events that were funded by the previous round.
Community groups in the Barcoo Shire who are interested in
the funding are encouraged to apply directly to the
Department of Communities, Disability Services and Seniors.
For more information visit:
https://communities.smartygrants.com.au/CDSP2020-21BO
Please contact Carrie Lock, Acting Community and Tourism
Co-ordinator, if you need support with the application.
2021 - 2026 Corporate Plan
Don't forget the Barcoo Shire Council is about to develop its 2021 – 2026 Corporate Plan which is
expected to be completed in April 2021. The corporate plan is an important document in that it will
set out Council’s strategic direction and help inform Council’s annual budgets over the next five years.
Being such an important plan for Council and the community, we will seek your input into its
development by way of a survey. The survey is available electronically or hard copies are also
available at information centres, Jundah offices and other Council facilities. The survey closes on 8
February 2021. So don't forget to have your say!
HAVE YOUR SAY!
Survey Link: https://freeonlinesurveys.com/s/NRgGwpVv
Stronger Communities Program
Are you aware that the Stronger Communities Programme Round 6 has just opened? This is an
opportunity to gain funds for small capital projects ($2,500 - $20,000). Community groups in the
Barcoo Shire are encouraged to submit expressions of interest (EOI) to the office of David
Littleproud by 18 February, 2021. You can find more information and download the EOI form by
visiting the link:
https://davidlittleproud.com.au/stronger-communities-program
Please contact Carrie Lock, Acting Community and Tourism Co-ordinator, if you need support
with the submitting the EOI.
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AN EVENTFUL 2021
This year, various events in the Barcoo will benefit from Community Drought Support Funding
provided by the Department of Communities, Disability Services and Seniors, through the
Barcoo Shire Council.
The events are spread across the three towns in the Shire: Jundah, Stonehenge and Windorah.
They are held across the year and hosted by the various not for profit groups in the Shire. In all,
nearly $118,000 funding has been secured for the following events.
The Sober in the Country event in Jundah (Jundah Community Bronco Branding and Team
Penning Association) (date to be confirmed)
The Yellow Belly Fishing Competition in Windorah 1 & 2 May (Windorah State School Parents
and Citizens Association)
Sheep Shenanigans at Jundah in July, including the Enduro Ride (Jundah Progress
Association)
The Windorah Gymkhana Weekend in July (Windorah Rodeo Club Inc)
Stonehenge Rodeo Weekend in August (Stonehenge Rodeo and Campdraft Assn Inc)
Windorah Rodeo and Campdraft weekend in August (Windorah Rodeo Club)
The Jundah Races in August (Jundah Race Club)
The International Yabby Races at Windorah in September (Windorah Development Board)
Jundah Rodeo, Gymkhana, Bronco Branding and Team Penning weekend 24, 25 & 26
September (Jundah Community Bronco Branding and Team Penning Association)
The Standing Testing Times Opening at Windorah in October (Windorah Development Board)
The aim of this Community Drought Support funding is to bring community members together
through
sporting, cultural, and family friendly events. Drought-affected regions across Queensland
applied for the funding. If you’re interested to see how the grants were distributed across the
state, click on:
https://www.communities.qld.gov.au/community/community-drought-support-grants
Mark your calendar for an eventful 2021!
Any enquiries can be directed to Carrie Lock, Acting Community and Tourism Coordinator.
P 07 4658 6909 | M 0482 795 397 | E carrie.lock@barcoo.qld.gov.au
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BARCOO SHIRE’S AUSTRALIA DAY CITIZEN OF THE
YEAR 2021
Australia Day was celebrated across the shire with a range of sports, novelty events, BBQs, games and
prizes in Windorah, Jundah and Stonehenge.
Many thanks to the community groups and individuals who worked to make the events a success.
Council was pleased to support the events financially, and to provide some promotional materials and
memorabilia. This year’s theme for Australia Day was reflect, respect and celebrate. Across the country,
and in our shire too, we paid respect to the selfless and courageous service of frontline workers and
volunteers who have helped us through the challenges of the coronavirus pandemic and natural
disasters.
In the Barcoo Shire, we recognise a story which has particularly shone out, a person who has
strengthened our community during such challenges. The Barcoo Shire’s Australia Day Citizen of the
Year for 2021 is Corey Kempthorne,
Principal of Stonehenge State School. Corey was presented with his award on Australia Day by Cr Roger
Batt at Stonehenge. Corey’s story illustrates the Australian spirit of giving one’s best, determination,
looking out for others, taking initiative and fostering teamwork.
Recently, the school was in danger of closing due to a lack of enrolments. Corey put his all into
promoting the school and building relationships with local families. As a result, he was able to secure
more enrolments from students on neighbouring properties. He made it possible for these students to
enrol at the school by organising a daily school bus. This past year Stonehenge School has had a total of
11 students. This is a significant increase from the anticipated number, and the highest number of
enrolments at Stonehenge for many years. His dedication has had a significant impact on the students,
staff, families and the community. Students and parents have formed friendships and bonds with one
another and there has been increased community participation. In addition, the school has never
looked better due to the improvements Corey has initiated, creating a sense of pride in the school.
Corey has gained the respect of students, staff and families. He puts no less than 100% into everything
he strives to achieve for the school. Every day the students are watching and learning from their teacher
as he displays this invaluable quality. A wonderful Australian story.
.
Congratulations
Corey!
Barcoo Shire Australia Day Award recipient
Corey Kempthorne and Cr Roger Batt
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AUSTRALIA DAY WINDORAH
The Windorah community celebrated this Australia Day with a Meet and Greet at the Tennis Courts.
The Windorah Development Board's new inflatable waterslide was a big hit with the kids young and
old, though the policeman may have broken his wife's rib in an overenthusiastic attempt. Sixty
people attended throughout the afternoon, with many taking to the cricket pitch to relive their glory
days. Brogan Geiger was best on field, while Nurse 'Warnie' Shelley produced some solid form.
Umpiring the proceedings on the field was Mrs Narelle Boland from Charleville. It was great to
welcome families from Mt Leonard, Tenham and Raymore stations. Australian trivia kicked in before
the BBQ (thanks Necie!) and the prize was narrowly taken out by the APA team. Bingo (thanks
Victoria!) was held with ice cream. The kids all went home with a tattoo, face paint and sore legs!
Thanks to the community for another great day out!
Dads on patrol!
Amanda, Rellie, Kate, Rob and kids having a ball! Cricket match in full swing!
Above: Joe Tully goes for a big hit!
Winning trivia team!
Right: Victoria Edwards hosts Trivia
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AUSTRALIA DAY GOLF REPORT - WINDORAH
A light breeze and warm conditions presented for the inaugural Australia Day Golf Day at Windorah.
Rob Edwards led the charge with a handicap of right handed clubs, for a left handed player, and Tony
Geiger hadn’t played since he was a young single bloke. Mr Patrick Collins, course veteran, has been
out of the game for “at least 20 years” but performed amazingly well for an old fella.
Highlights on the difficult, often overgrown course, included Patty and Tony’s par on the fourth. Had
there been a scorecard, George Walker would have taken out the title, though may have been seen
leaving early as his performance faded on the last hole. Will Geiger, 6 years old, thought he was
signing up to putt putt but persisted with the 6 hole course and is still waiting for his prize at the end.
Harry came along for the ride too, and enjoyed laughing at the antics. An excellent morning was had
by all, and we are looking forward to our next golfing outing when the weather cools. A big thank you
to Rob Edwards for organising the morning.
Tony Geiger George Walker Paddy Collins
The golf crew. L-R Paddy Collins,
Tony Geiger, Will Geiger, Harry Lock and Rob Edwards.
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HUMPHREY B BEAR TOUR HITS THE BARCOO
On Thursday 28th January, the original Humphrey B Bear visited Stonehenge, Jundah and Windorah.
After a quick visit at Stonehenge, shows were held at Jundah and Windorah halls. The shows were
supported by the three schools in our shire, and attended by little ones from all around. A big thank
you to our supporters on the day: Beck Smith, Shane Buckley, Victoria Edwards, Mrs Volker, Mr K and
Mrs Hughes. We appreciate your time and effort, and especially the expertise of Shane and Victoria,
by providing assistance to this touring team on behalf of the kids in our shire.
This event was coordinated and Windorah Playgroup and made possible by the funding from Jundah
Playgroup, Stonehenge P&C Assn, Red Ridge and RADF.
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