Correspondence Agenda - Ordinary Council Meeting - 9 July 2013

CORRESPONDENCE FOR INFORMATION 

1. 1265084 * 

Campbell Newman - Premier Of Queensland 

Nominations Open - 2014 Australian of the Year Awards - Premier of Queensland - 

Campbell Newman. 

2. 1265146 * 

Home Hill Chamber Of Commerce 

Thank You - Improvements to Home Hill Comfort Stop - Home Hill Chamber of 

Commerce. 

3. 1265436 * 

Local Government Association Of Qld Ltd (LGAQ) 

LGAQ Circular - 2013-044 - $150 Million in Funding Announced for Councils. 

4. 1266165 * 


Queensland Government to Release Full Advice Opposing Referendum. 

5. 1266167 * 

Hon David Crisafulli Mp - Minister For Local Government 

Letter regarding Support for Federal Government's Proposal for Constitutional 

Recognition of Local Government - Hon David Crisafulli. 

6. 1266172 * 


Facts Versus Myths on Local Government Referendum. 

7. 1266195 * 

Wombat Creative Pty Ltd 

Invitation - Queensland Landcare Conference - 27-29 September 2013 - Warwick. 

8. 1266586 * 

Hon Glen Elmes Mp - Minister For Aboriginal And Torres Strait Islander And 

Multicultural Affairs 

Inaugural Queensland Multicultural Week - 31 August to 8 September 2013.

9. 1266604 * 

Invicta Cane Growers Organisation Limited 

Concerns Regarding Council's General Rating Policy. 

10. 1267258 * 

Lundy, Hon Kate - Shadow Minister For Local Government 

Response to the Recommendations of the Access and Equity Inquiry - Hon. Kate 

Lundy - Senator for the Australian Capital Territory. 

11. 1267259 * 

Senator The Hon Ian Macdonald - Liberal Senator For Queensland 

Series of Forums - The Coalition's 2030 Vision for Developing Northern Australia - 

Senator the Hon Ian Macdonald. 

12. 1267630 * 


LGAQ Circular - 2013-047 - 2013 Bush Councils Convention 31 July - 2 August. 

13. 1267633 * 


LGAQ Circular - 2013-048 - New Flying Fox Management Resources for Queensland 

Councils. 

14. 1267664 * 

Hon David Crisafulli Mp - Minister For Local Government 

Letter to Councillor Bill Lowis from the Honourable David Crisafulli MP - Approved 

Funding for Removal of Graffiti. 

15. 1268002 * 


Membership Offer - Coastal Councils' Adaptation Taskforce - Local Government 

Association of Queensland. 

16. 1268003 * 

Zonta Club Burdekin Inc 

Thank You for Support - Bush Poet's Breakfast - Zonta Club of Burdekin Inc.

17. 1268210 * 


Constitutional Recognition Update - message from Cr. Margaret De Wit, President, 

urging councils to stay focused on the referendum and providing an update on 

LGAQ's campaign. 

18. 1268245 * 


LGAQ Circular - Notice of Conference - LGAQ Annual Conference 2013.

From: secretaryhhchamber@gmail.com 

To: Email Registration 

Date: 19/06/2013 1:18:54 PM 

Subject: Thank You - Improvements to Home Hill Comfort Stop - Home Hill Chamber of 

Commerce 

Please find attached letter from Home Hill Chamber of Commerce. 

Helene Haack 

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HOME HILL CHAMBER OF COMMERCE 

PRESIDENT: ULI LIESSMANN 

PO BOX 537 

HOME HILL QLD 4806 

secretary@homehillchamber.com 

Phone 47828134 

SECRETARY: HELENE HAACK 

17 th June, 2013 

The Chief Executive Office 

Burdekin Shire Council 

PO Box 974 

AYR Q4807 

Dear Sir, 

The Home Hill Chamber of Commerce would like to thank the Burdekin Shire Council on 

the improvements that are taking place at the Home Hill Comfort Stop and also for the 

supply and erection of the table and chairs in the Railway Station park. The many travellers 

that are visiting our town at the moment are making good use of the new facilities. 

Yours sincerely 

Mrs Helene Haack 

Secretary

Circular 

$150 Million in Funding Announced for Councils 

For Information/Action 

Circular: 2013-044 

Release Date: Wednesday 19 June 2013 

Authorised by: Greg Hallam PSM Executive Director 

RDAF Round 5 allocations and details regarding next round are now available. 

Local Government Minister Anthony Albanese has announced $150 million of community 

infrastructure funding, with every municipality across Australia to benefit. This funding is being 

provided under two programs: the Regional Development Australia Fund (RDAF) and the Liveable 

Cities program. 

Addressing the final day of the ALGA National General Assembly Minister Albanese said that 70% of 

funding would be directed to regional and rural councils. 

"This funding represents a real incentive to make sure the relationship between Federal and local 

government can continue in a real and direct way," he said. 

Minister Albanese urged councils to get submissions ready quickly in support of 'shovel ready' and 

additional projects which would boost employment in communities across Australia. 

Applications open on Friday 21 June 2013 and close 5.00pm 22 July 2013. A list of funding 

allocations for round 5 have been published on the RDAF website.

From: Dianne Schultz 


Date: 21/06/2013 9:19:04 AM 

Subject: FW: Qld Govt should release FULL advice opposing referendum 

Dianne Schultz 

Personal Assistant to Mayor 


07 47839812 07 47839999 

PO Box 974 Ayr Q 4807 

www.burdekin.qld.gov.au 

dianne.schultz@burdekin.qld.gov.au 

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From: LGAQ [mailto:Denica_Saunders@lgaq.asn.au] On Behalf Of LGAQ 

Sent: Friday, 21 June 2013 9:18 AM 

To: Bill Lowis 

Subject: Qld Govt should release FULL advice opposing referendum 

A message from LGAQ President Margaret de Wit 

Local Government Minister David Crisafulli has written to all councils saying the Queensland Government will 

now advocate the No case in the upcoming referendum. He says advice received by the Government warns the 

current wording of the proposed change to the Constitution would allow the Federal Government to put 

conditions on funding of local communities. I suggest you call on the Minister to publicly release this advice in 

full, just as the LGAQ has done with legal opinions from several sources, including former NSW Supreme Court 

chief justice Jim Spigelman, showing that the change would NOT increase the Federal Government?s power 

over states or local communities. We should expose this last minute about face by the Government for what it 

is, a political tactic. There is too much at stake for your community to be distracted from the true purpose of this 

referendum, to protect vital programs such as Roads to Recovery from legal challenge. 

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Subject: FW: Letter to Councillor Bill Lowis from the Honourable David Crisafulli MP 




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From: David Attrill [mailto:David.Attrill@dlgcrr.qld.gov.au] 

Sent: Thursday, 20 June 2013 6:21 PM 


Subject: Letter to Councillor Bill Lowis from the Honourable David Crisafulli MP 

Please find attached a letter from the Honourable David Crisafulli MP, Minister for Local Government, Community Recovery and Resilience, explaining why the Queensland Government cannot support the 

Federal Government’s proposal for Constitutional Recognition of Local Government, as it is presently proposed. 

Please do not reply to this email as it is automatically generated. All future communications should be addressed to the contact details shown below. 

Office of the Minister for Local Government, Community Recovery and Resilience 

tel: 07 3234 1870 | fax: 07 3012 8901 

post: PO Box 15216 City East Qld 4002 

visit: Level 18 Mineral House 41 George Street Brisbane 

email: localgovernment@ministerial.qld.gov.au 

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WR13/7040 

20 June 2013 

Councillor Bill Lowis 

Mayor 


PO Box 974 

AYR QLD 4807 

Dear Councillor Lowis 

I am writing to let you know why the Queensland Government cannot support the Federal 

Government’s proposal for Constitutional Recognition of Local Government, as it is presently 

proposed. 

The Queensland Government has made it clear to the Federal Government that the wording 

chosen for the constitutional amendment must not allow the Commonwealth to take 

decision-making power from local communities. Further, we have stressed that the amendment 

must not undermine the role of the State Government. 

Advice received by the Queensland Government confirms that the wording proposed by the 

Commonwealth could lead to the Federal Government conditioning funding on policy 

outcomes that are inconsistent with the views of the State Government, or indeed local 

communities. On this basis, the Premier and I have written to Federal Minister Albanese with 

suggested changes to the wording that would achieve the goal of direct Commonwealth 

funding to local government, without shifting the balance of power from local communities to 

Canberra (see attached). 

While the Queensland Government continues to support the principle of local government 

constitutional recognition, it will not accept a power grab by Canberra. 

Without any amendment to the question proposed by the Federal Government, the Queensland 

Government will be forced to advocate for a ‘no’ vote in the referendum. It is not in the interest 

of any Queenslander to allow Canberra to have more direct control over our local communities. 

I hope this clarifies the State Government’s position on this important matter. 

Yours sincerely 

David Crisafulli 

Minister for Local Government, 

Community Recovery & Resilience




Subject: FW: Facts versus myths on local government referendum 




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From: _Lindsay Ruggieri [mailto:Lindsay_Ruggieri@lgaq.asn.au] On Behalf Of _Lindsay Ruggieri 

Sent: Tuesday, 18 June 2013 4:20 PM 


Subject: Facts versus myths on local government referendum 

The Newman Government's reservations about the wording of the proposed change to recognise local 

government in the Constitution do not stand up to scrutiny. 

Read constitutional expert Professor George Williams' advice. 

Also read Premier Campbell Newman's letter to the Prime Minister supporting the current proposal. 

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From: Samantha Morris 

To: Samantha Morris 

Date: 21/06/2013 2:46:38 PM 

Subject: Councillors and staff invited to Queensland Landcare Conference 

To: Councillors, environment and natural resource staff 

The 2013 Queensland Landcare Conference takes place in Warwick, 27 ? 29 September, hosted by Condamine 

Headwaters Landcare Group and supported by Southern Downs Regional Council. 

This year's event will focus on healthy habitats and profitable production. Some seven keynote speakers are confirmed 

including Major General, the Hon Michael Jeffery, Australia's first National Advocate for Soil Health. Author and science 

communicator Julian Cribb also joins Shane Joyce, 2012 Winner Carbon Cocky of the Year and Georgie Somerset, 

President of the Queensland Rural, Regional and Remote Women?s Network. Bill Gammage, author of The Biggest Estate 

on Earth, Dr Nancy Schellhorn from CSIRO Ecosystem Sciences and Terry McCosker, Director Carbon Link Limited are also 

on the bill as keynote speakers. 

These keynote speakers are joined by more than 30 other speakers from across Queensland who will deliver concurrent 

workshops and presentations throughout the three day program covering topics such as flood recovery, rabbits, 

catchment care, prickly acacia control, carbon monitoring, stream bed erosion, precision agriculture, habitats, 

biodiversity, waterway restoration, Reef Rescue, bushfires and landowners, fire and grazing and working with the media. 

Discounts apply to early bird registrations, which close 15 July. 

On behalf of Condamine Headwaters Landcare Group, we'd love to welcome you to Warwick in September and trust you 

can forward this to appropriate Councillors, pest animal and plant control and environmental and natural resource staff. 

Warm regards, 

Samantha Morris 

24th annual Queensland Landcare Conference 

27 ? 29 September 2013 | Warwick 

Host: Condamine Headwaters Landcare | headwaters@ddrlandcare.org.au 

Support: Wombat Creative | Helping communities achieve sustainability goals | Phone 0421 709 519 | Email 

sam@wombatcreative.com.au 

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Registration package 

Keynote speakers 

The theme of this year's Landcare Conference is 

Healthy Habitats … Profitable Production 

Julian Cribb – author of The Coming Famine 

Julian Cribb is an author, journalist, editor and science communicator. He is principal of Julian Cribb & Associates 

who provide specialist consultancy in the communication of science, agriculture, food, mining, energy and the 

environment. His career includes appointments as newspaper editor, scientific editor for The Australian 

newspaper, director of national awareness for CSIRO, member of numerous scientific boards and advisory 

panels, and president of national professional bodies for agricultural journalism and science communication. He is 

a board member of the Secretariat for International Landcare (SILC). 

His published work includes over 8000 articles, 3000 media releases and eight books. He has received 32 awards 

for journalism. His internationally-acclaimed book, The Coming Famine explores the question of whether we can 

feed humanity through the mid-century peak in numbers and food demand. 

Bill Gammage – author of The Biggest Estate on Earth 

Bill Gammage is an adjunct professor in the Humanities Research Centre at the Australian National University (ANU), researching Aboriginal 

land management. He grew up in Wagga, and was an ANU undergraduate and postgraduate before teaching history at the Universities of 

Papua New Guinea and Adelaide. He wrote The Broken Years on Australian soldiers in the Great War (1974), Narrandera Shire (1986), The 

Sky Travellers on the 1938-39 Hagen-Sepik Patrol in New Guinea (1998), and The Biggest Estate on Earth: How Aborigines made Australia 

(2011). He served the National Museum of Australia for three years as Council member, deputy chair and acting chair. He was made a 

Freeman of the Shire of Narrandera in 1987, a fellow of the Australian Academy of Social Sciences in 1991, and an AM in 2005. 

Major General Michael Jeffrey AC, AO(Mil), CVO, MC (Retd) – Former Governor-General & Australia’s first official Advocate for Soils 

Born in Wiluna, WA in 1937, Michael Jeffery graduated from the Royal Military College into Infantry, serving 

operationally in Malaya, Borneo, Papua New Guinea and Vietnam, where he was awarded the Military Cross and 

the South Vietnamese Cross of Gallantry. 

From 1993-2000 he was the Governor of Western Australia. In 2000 he established, in Perth, a not for profit 

strategic research institute – Future Directions International (FDI). From 2003 to 2008 he served as Governor- 

General of Australia where his key interests were in youth, education and landscape regeneration. 

He is Chairman of FDI, Outcomes Australia, and Soils for Life and is patron of numerous charitable organisations. 

He was recently appointed by the Prime Minister as the National Advocate for Soil Health and as the Australian 

Envoy for The Queen Elizabeth Diamond Jubilee Trust. 

Married to Marlena, he enjoys golf, fishing, and music. 

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2013 Queensland State Landcare Conference | Healthy Habitats … Profitable Production 

Mr Shayne Joyce – 2012 Winner National Carbon Cocky of the Year 

Shane is a 3 rd generation beef cattle producer from Theodore. Shane & his wife Shan have been managing their 

property Dukes Plain for the past 30 years. This year Shane & Shan won both, Innovative Carbon Cocky & 

Carbon Cocky of the Year Awards, at Carbon Farmers of Australia Dubbo Carbon Farming Week. Shane & Shan 

have both, an Organic Certified beef cattle breeding & fattening, & a non certified beef cattle trading & fattening 

enterprises. 

Dukes Plain is a very diverse landscape with sandstone escarpment, eucalypt forest, brigalow, & semi evergreen 

vine thicket land types. Shane & Shan have managed their landscape (among other things) for timber retention, 

diversity of pastures, soil health, diversity of wildlife (above & below ground), & effective use of rainfall, to deliver robust production outcomes. In 

2012 Dukes Plain was included in Soils for Life Australia wide case studies “Innovations for Regenerative Landscape Management”. 

Dr. Nancy A Schellhorn – Principal Research Scientist 

Dr. Schellhorn is the Team Leader of Spatial Ecology with the CSIRO Ecosystem Sciences Department. She is 

currently researching ecosystem services through the study of beneficial and pest invertebrates within native 

habitats and managed environments. 

Dr. Schellhorn shall talk about her work that focuses on meeting the challenge of maintaining / growing 

agricultural productivity while minimizing our impact on natural resources. To meet this challenge she and her 

team have developed and advanced the concept Pest Suppressive Landscapes (PSL), which provides a way of 

measuring, designing and managing agricultural landscape mosaics for productivity and biodiversity. 

Dr. Schellhorn shall show examples from projects conducted on the Darling Downs, QLD and southern NSW. 

Mrs Georgie Somerset – A rural leader with experience in agribusiness, rural tourism and regional development. 

Georgie Somerset is a beef farmer and rural leader with experience in agribusiness, rural tourism and regional 

development. Her work involves identifying opportunities, resolving issues and creating linkages and networks 

across rural sectors. 

Actively involved in the family owned beef property in Queensland’s South Burnett and mother of three children, 

Georgie is president of the Queensland Rural, Regional and Remote Women’s Network, is on the board of QRAA 

and involved with various industry and community groups. 

Georgie’s life combines cattle yards and board rooms, boarding school parenting and committee chairing and long drives for short meetings. 

Georgie believes in lifelong learning and education. She knows that accessing information and influencing decision makers is still possible in a 

remote location if you stay connected. 

She is also a great believer in the 3 Cs - good coffee, chocolate and conversation. 

Mr Terry McCosker - Director of Carbon Link Limited and Resource Consulting Services (RCS) 

Terry is an internationally acclaimed teacher and has worked in research, extension and property management in both 

government and private sectors for 45 years. Terry has published over 40 papers and made several world first 

discoveries in the 1980’s in the fields of bull fertility, ruminant nutrition and pasture ecology. Terry co-founded RCS 

over 25 years ago which has set the benchmark for capacity building in rural and regional Australia. He is responsible 

for the introduction of the GrazingforProfit School into Australia which now has over 5,000 graduates and has 

changed grazing, livestock and business management nationally. Terry is a Churchill Fellow, a Fellow of the Tropical 

Grasslands Society, has chaired the Australian Beef Expo, has sat on numerous advisory committees and has been 

nominated for many awards. 

Terry is also a pioneer in the field of soil carbon and carbon farming, having been committed to research and 

commercial activity in this area for over six years. In this Capacity he is Chairman of Carbon Link Limited, and has led 

the first, large scale commercial, accurate soil baselining project in the world. 



Preliminary conference program 

Friday 27 September 2013 

8am 

10am 

Registrations open 

Official Welcome 

Key note speaker: Mr Julian Cribb 

The threats to global food security arising out of the continued degradation of soil and water resources worldwide 

Key note speaker: Mr Bill Gammage – The Biggest Estate on Earth: How Aborigines made Australia 

BBQ Lunch 

Key note speaker: Major General Michael Jeffrey AC, AO(Mil), CVO, MC (Retd) – Soils for Life Program 

Afternoon tea 

Concurrent Sessions: Understand, Engage, & Deliver 

5.00pm 

“Conversations on the Condamine” Sunset drinks and local tasting plates on the banks of the Condamine River, Warwick 

Saturday 28 September 2013 

8am Key note speaker: Dr Nancy A Schellhorn - Using the concept Pest Suppressive Landscapes (PSL) to meet the challenge of maintaining / 

growing agricultural productivity while minimizing our impact on natural resources. 

Key note speaker: Mr Shane Joyce - How to achieve a balanced and productive landscape. 

Morning tea 

Concurrent Sessions: Research, Adapt & Apply 

Field trips & Practical Workshops 

6pm 

State Landcare Awards Dinner 

Sunday 29 September 2013 

8am 

Key Note Speaker: Mr Terry McCosker - Can Carbon farming become a reality? 

Key Note Speaker: Mrs Georgie Somerset 

What is profit and how can we build resilience into our business to ensure we will be able to reap the rewards long term. 

Morning tea 

Concurrent Sessions: Shaping the Future 

Plenary Session: Understanding Global / Acting Local 

Confirmed speakers include: Mr Tony Gleeson (ALMS) & Joanne Grainger, President, QFF 

1pm 

Conference wrap, lunch and depart 

More information? 

The website is regularly updated with new information. You might also want to join our conference mailing lists for all the latest 

news on field trips, workshops, social events and more. 



Field Trips & Workshops 

Please note that this field trip and workshop program is a preliminary program only and is subject to change. To offer variety in the 

programming, we have options for five field trips and three on-site workshops. Field trips shall be limited to 30 participants and workshops have 

a maximum capacity of 20. Places shall be allocated on a first come first served basis, so please don’t forget to indicate your preferences on the 

registration form. 

Field Trip & Workshop Options: 

1. Holistic Grazing 

Management – Treasure 

Hunt 

(Hosted by Helen Lewis) 

2. Conservation Farming – 

Technologies in Modern 

Farming Enterprises 

(Hosted by Rod Petersen) 

3. Allora Mountain 

(Hosted by Allora Landcare) 

4. The Challenge of Regrowing 

Rainforest 

(Hosted by Killarney Bushcare) 

Come out to Cunningham 20km west of Warwick and see if you can you find all the ‘treasure’ first. Get 

down at soil surface level, discuss the environmental indicators, the root cause and management 

options. 

This visit shall consist of finding certain things in the paddock with a prize being given for the winner. A 

paddock discussion will then be held about what we have found and why; what environmental 

conditions or management decisions have caused and the result. 

This field trip will demonstrate how technology is improving sustainable farming practices by energy, 

fertilizer and chemical use reductions as well as innovations which are enhancing the working 

environment of the modern farmer. Come and see controlled traffic farming the machinery and the 

results, 20 row row-crop machines with variable rate control and farm mapping for production 

enhancements. You will also learn about some of the future developments for technology in the farm 

enterprise. 

Allora Mountain Flora & Fauna Reserve has been well known by the Allora community as an area of 

significance and worthy of promotion for its conservation values. It occupies an area of 210 hectares 

adjacent to the town of Allora. 

This visit shall explain the project plan aimed at developing it as a highly valued recreational and 

educational space for the local community as well as an attractive tourist destination for those travellers 

seeking an experience of local landscape and flora and fauna. 

This field trip will go into the scenic mountains east of Warwick. Much of this area was once covered in 

big rainforest trees. Killarney Bushcare has been working on re-vegetating and protecting a small patch 

of Rainforest at Spring Creek Mountain Cafe. This project presented many challenges that have helped 

us learn more about this process including raising the locally sourced seeds. We can now share this 

with you. 

To walk around the site we recommend a moderate level of agility but all are welcome. 

5. Indigenous Culture – 

Aboriginal Culture & Plant 

Use 

(Hosted by 

Brenda & David Parsons) 

This visit takes you 40km out of Warwick to Nyalar Mirungan-ah Nature Refuge where Cicada Woman 

Tours will help you learn about Aboriginal spirituality, Aboriginal plant use and traditional culture, or 

Tjukurpa. Tjukurpa is the traditional philosophy of life of Aboriginal people. It explains the meaning of 

life and how to care for other people and the land. This tour will give you a feeling for the role of 

landscape and country in Aboriginal life and for its potential as a way of thinking about our management 

of land. 

You will also be served a cup of tea or coffee with delicious nibbles made with traditional ingredients 

such as Wattleseed, Nettle, Warrigal Greens & Bunya Nut. 

6. Soil Chromotology 

(Workshop delivered by David 

Hardwick, Agricultural Ecologist, 

Principal at Soil Land Food) 

The "Day in the life of a Soil" Workshop is an innovative, effective and hands on way to learn about the 

complexity of the soil. Using roleplays where participants become soil microbes and organisms, the 

workshop takes participants into the soil world. Key processes in the soil such as mineralisation, humus 

development and how fertilisers work are revealed in an easy to understand way. This highly successful 

Landcare workshop has been attended by hundreds of landholders in NSW and Queensland with 

everyone having a great experience. Queensland DAFF has recently developed a teaching resource kit 

based on the game for school teachers. 



7. Biodynamics in Action 

“Action” being the key word. 

(Workshop delivered by Shane Joyce & 

Louise Skidmore) 

8. Pest Animal Control 

Methods 

Over the recent past we have had access to a multitude of workshops…information, information, 

information….however how much of this is turned into ACTION? 

Shane’s own personal experience with exposure to Biodynamics in the early 1970’s, led to no action. 

On returning to Biodynamics in 2002, Biodynamic Agriculture Australia had come about. The founders 

were “pragmatists” and open to farmers and gardeners trying different methodologies in the making and 

application of biodynamic preparations. 

With this “pragmatism” came a freedom to practicing Biodynamics, and a variety of “new” biodynamic 

preparations and application methods which are proving to be effective have arisen. 

Shane & Louise will lead workshop participants through an outline of some of the “traditional’ as well as 

the “new” methodologies of Biodynamics in the garden & on the farm. 

Improving your soils and quality of produce with Biodynamics is achievable, cost-effective and can now 

turn to ACTION ! 

(Workshop delivered by James Dennison, Animal Control Technologies Australia) 

Meals & Social Events 

All morning teas, lunches and afternoon teas are included in full registration packages for the conference. 

Conversations on the Condamine | Friday 27 September 

Held at Queens Park on the banks of the Condamine River, this informal evening shall feature tasting plates 

filled with delicacies using produce sourced from local suppliers. Sample what the local area has to offer, and 

talk to the producer who has created the product. The evening shall also feature a “Food & Fibre” market 

atmosphere, offering the opportunity to purchase local produce to enjoy with friends. A welcome drink will be 

provided, after which delegates will be able to purchase their own from the conference bar. This evening is 

included in the full conference delegate package. Additional tickets to this event are $40. 

State Landcare Awards | Saturday 28 September 

This year’s conference gala dinner shall include the Queensland State Landcare Awards. Delicious cuisine consisting of three courses shall be 

served throughout the evening in between award presentations. Entertainment on the evening shall be provided by Marco Gliori, a local poet 

whose humorous anecdotes shall have you chuckling in your seats. Locally acclaimed musician, Phil Vellacott, shall captivate us with his guitar 

playing and is more than happy to perform a song at your request. The Conference bar will be open all night, serving a selection of fine 

alcoholic and non alcoholic beverages. Additional tickets are $70. 

Junior Landcare 

A Junior Landcare Program will be offered for the duration of the Conference for children aged from 7 to 15 years. To be hosted by teachers 

from Warwick Central State School, children will be offered opportunities to share, create and explore within our local environment. The Junior 

Landcare Program features interactive sessions with local producers, a visit to Rosenthal Scrub, arts and crafts as well as contributing to local 

revegetation works and Waterwatch activities along the Condamine River. Those involved in Junior Landcare will also be singing a welcoming 

song to guests at the State Landcare Awards on Saturday evening. 

Costs for Junior Landcare delegates will be $50 per child for the three days. This includes morning tea, lunch, afternoon tea and all activities. 

Alternatively, there is a day rate of $20 per child per day. 

For those interested in this option, please complete & return the Junior Landcare Conference Registration Form for each child. 

Partners Program 

There shall be a variety of tourist spots to see or guided activities if there are sufficient numbers interested. Full package details shall be 

uploaded onto the Conference Website closer to the event. We have however negotiated options associated with visits to Abbey of the Roses; 

Glengallan Homestead; Pringle Cottage Museum; a visit to the Southern Downs Steam Railway and a historic tour through town with the Town 

Crier. 



About our venues 

The conference shall take place in the grounds of St. Marys Upper Primary School Campus, using the new MacKillop Centre. 

Concurrent sessions shall take place in the nearby classrooms. The St. Marys Campus is located at 175 Palmerin Street, 

Warwick and is within easy walking distance to the Warwick CBD. 

Junior Landcare shall take place at Warwick Central State School, located approximately 3 blocks from the St Mary’s Campus. 

Friday evening will be held on the banks of the Condamine River, in town and Saturday night’s dinner shall be held in the 

Dining Hall at Scots PGC. 

St. Mary’s Upper Campus is relatively easy walking distance from most accommodation places however transportation from 

nominated pick up spots shall be available. It is also easy walking distance to Warwick Central State School for the Juniors. 

A shuttle bus will be available to deliver delegates direct from the venue to the Condamine River on the Friday evening, 

although those who wish to stretch their legs with a twilight stroll can do so easily. The shuttle bus will be available at regular 

intervals throughout the night to assist with transporting delegates back to their accommodation. This bus service shall also 

pick up and drop off from nominated spots to the Scots PGC on the Saturday night. 

Preliminary sponsors and exhibitors 

Condamine Alliance is the Premier Sponsor for this year’s Landcare Conference. The conference would not be possible without the generous 

support of our sponsors and exhibitors who help us keep registrations as low as possible for community delegates. We gratefully acknowledge 

their support. 

Condamine Alliance – Premier Sponsor 

Queensland Murray Darling Committee – Major Sponsor 

Powerlink Queensland – Supporting Sponsor 

Southern Downs Regional Council 

Fitzroy Basin Association 

Queensland Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry 

The “Retreat” 

Make new friends over a cuppa in this cosy corner. Housed on-site at the conference venue, the “Retreat” shall be a place for conference 

delegates to share information about projects and stories of success from across the State. You will also find out who the State Landcare 

Award finalists are and what they have achieved. Visit the “Retreat” to find out how you might be able to tap into the wealth of knowledge and 

ideas that are on display. 

This space will be allocated on a first in, first served basis and any landcare, coastcare, bushcare or community not-for-profit conservation or 

production group are welcome to showcase their activities by way of posters, brochures and digital stories. 

For more information, please contact Catherine or Angela at the Landcare Office on 07 4661 9909 or email headwaters@ddrlandcare.org 

Space is limited, so please book early. 

About Warwick 

Warwick is less than 170km from Brisbane and just 45 minutes to the fabulous wineries of the Granite Belt. It is a commanding regional centre, 

home to more than 12,000 people at the heart of the Southern Downs. Situated at the headwaters of the Condamine River it is well known for 

its elegant sandstone buildings and surrounding agricultural towns. 

The town offers walking tours, riverside parkland and architectural beauty. The welcoming communities of the Southern Downs and Granite Belt 

have created a thriving arts culture with galleries and studios showcasing the region’s creativity. If you are interested in taking in some of the 

sites Warwick and its surrounds has to offer, one of the options in our Partners Package may suit you. The Southern Downs is also home to 

many innovative farmers providing beef, grain, dairy products, vegetables and timber products with the district also being known for its famous 

horse and cattle studs and emerging feedlot industries. 



Getting to Warwick 

Conference Bus Charter from Brisbane Airport and Transit Centre 

The Airport Flyer leaves Brisbane Airport at 1.30pm and arrives in Warwick at 4.20pm. For details visit the Airport Flyer website at 

http://www.theairportflyer.com.au/Warwick_timetables.htm or contact their booking office on 1300 304 350. 

Local bus company Crisps Coaches has a Brisbane pickup in the morning and again in the afternoon. Each bus shall have plenty of room for 

your belongings (including your pillows should you be staying at the Warwick Christian College at Slade Campus.) Travel times and booking 

information can be sourced online at http://www.crisps.com.au/ or alternatively contact them directly on 07 4661 8333. 

Coming by car 

The drive to Warwick from most directions is on sealed roads and shall bring you through many picturesque townships. Once you arrive in 

Warwick, most accommodation places are very clearly signed. 

Getting around Warwick 

The majority of conference facilities and accommodation are all generally located within comfortable walking distance of the Warwick CBD. If 

required, there are town buses and taxis available. 

A shuttle bus will be available to transport delegates to designated sites within the CBD to assist with transportation of delegates to and from the 

various social events. 

Accommodation in Warwick 

Warwick Christian College at Slade Campus 

Dormitory style accommodation is available with more than 150 beds available. There are two main housing facilities, each having a spacious 

common room for social interaction (or perhaps for some time out.) Although the dormitories come with a bed and drawers and have the usual 

amenities up the hallway, it is preferred that you bring your own pillow and towel. ** It must be noted that these facilities are not secure and your 

belongings are to be stored at your own risk. 

The cost of each dormitory room is $44.00 (including GST). Alternatively, you may choose the accommodation plus breakfast package (full hot 

and cold buffet style breakfast on-site) for $66.00 (including GST). Photos of the dormitory accommodation available at the Warwick Christian 

College at Slade Campus can be found on the conference website http://headwaters.ddrlandcare.org. 

If you would like to discuss the reservation of a dorm at Slade Campus, please contact Angela at Condamine Headwaters Landcare Group 

direct on 07 4661 9909. 

Motels & hotels 

There are several motels and hotels in Warwick with the majority being within walking distance of the conference venue. Motel rooms range in 

price from $65 to $170 per night. We ask that all accommodation is booked directly with the motel / hotel of your choice. 

Camping, Caravans or Cabins 

If camping, caravanning or sleeping in a cabin is your preferred choice, there are two caravan parks on either side of Warwick. Although not 

easily within walking distance to the CBD, powered caravan sites are approximately $27, cabins ranging from $72 to $85 or camp out from as 

little as $18 per couple per night. 



Registration Conditions 

All conference participants (delegates, speakers, sponsors and industry representatives) must be registered and have a correct 

name badge. Due to insurance requirements, there can be no ‘shared’ registrations. Delegates not able to attend for the full 

conference should register for day rates only. 

Registration Procedures 

Please note that the registration form is a TAX INVOICE. 

Include payment with the registration form (if paying by cheque) or follow the electronic deposit instructions. Please use your 

surname as a reference. 

Once payment has been received, you will receive a confirmation letter and Official Tax Receipt. 

Registration Categories 

Early Bird: all registration forms and payments must be received prior to close of business on Monday, 15 July 2013. 

Standard: all registration forms and payments must be received prior to close of business on Saturday, 31 August 2013. 

Late: for any registration forms and payments received on or after Sunday, 1 September 2013. 

Full Registration: This rate includes all conference materials, daytime catering for the duration of the conference, participation in 

field trip/workshop options, one ticket to the welcome reception and one ticket to the Gala Conference Dinner. 

Community Rate: This rate is available for delegates who are representing a volunteer based community organization. 

Agency Rate: 

Student Rate: 

This rate is for delegates from government departments, local government representatives and industry 

organizations. 

This registration option is for full-time students only. The student rate includes participation in the field 

trips/workshops but does not include entry into the Welcome Reception or the Gala Dinner. Please attached a 

scanned copy of your student card when forwarding your completed registration form. 

Day Registrations: 

· Day registration prices for “Community, Agency, Student or Presenters” do not include entry to social events. These 

tickets can be purchased separately on the registration form. 

· Day registration on Saturday, 28 September, 2013 does include participation in field trips/workshops. 

· All conference materials and daytime catering is included on the chosen day of registration. 

Registration Conditions 

· Payment is required to confirm registration and is due at the time your completed registration form is received. 

· One registration form with payment must be received per attending delegate. 

· Cancellations made before 1 August 2013 receive a full refund less an administration fee of $30. 

· Cancellations made before 31 August 2013 receive a 70% refund. 

· Cancellations received from the 1 September 2013 do not receive a refund unless due to exceptional circumstances, 

determined by event managers. 

· Substitutions may be made at any time at no cost. 

· All approved refunds will be processed post event to be received by Friday, 11 October 2013. 


REGISTRATION FORM 

This registration form comprises two pages. 

Please complete a separate registration form per delegate and return either by: 

Post: 2013 Landcare Conference, PO Box 14, Warwick QLD 4370 or 

Email: headwaters@ddrlandcare.org 

All enquiries should be directed to 

Condamine Headwaters Landcare Group 

Contact: Catherine or Angela. 

Email: headwaters@ddrlandcare.org or phone: 07 4661 9909 

Your details 

Name 

Organisation 

Postal Address 

Phone 

Mobile 

Email 

Field trip preferences 

Special physical or dietary 

requirements 

Total amount owing, as per 

attached registration page. 

1._________________________ 2. _______________________ 3. _______________________ 

Please tick if a tax invoice is required 1 

Payment options 

Payment may be made by cheque, or electronic funds transfer. Cheques should be made payable to Condamine Headwaters Landcare 

Group and attached to this form. If you’d like us to invoice you, please make a note on this form. If you make a payment through EFT, please 

ensure you send us remittance advice and make your payment reference your surname. EFT details are as follows: 

Condamine Headwaters Landcare Group Inc – State Conference A/C 

Warwick Credit Union 

BSB: 817-001, Account: 62294 

Privacy statement 

Condamine Headwaters Landcare Group is committed to supporting the National Privacy Principles set out in the Privacy Amendment (Private Sector) Act 2000. Condamine 

Headwaters Landcare Group will collect and store information you provide in the registration form for the purposes of enabling us to register your attendance at the conference, to 

assist with future planning of other events, and to collate and analyse statistical data. Condamine Headwaters Landcare Group will share your information with Landcare 

Queensland and may disclose some of the information collected in the registration form to conference sponsors and exhibitors and future conference hosts for marketing purposes. 

Condamine Headwaters Landcare Group will not otherwise, without your consent, use or disclose your individual personal information for any purpose. The conference organisers 

may produce a delegate listing, for distribution to delegates at the conference. Please tick here __ if you do not wish to be included in this listing. 

Cancellation and refund policy 

Cancellations made before 1 August 2013 receive a full refund less an administration fee of $30. Cancellations made before 31 August 2013 receive a 70% refund. Cancellations 

from 1 September 2013 do not receive a refund unless due to exceptional circumstances, determined by the event manager. Substitutions may be made at any time at no cost. 

All approved refunds will be processed post event to be received by Friday, 11 October, 2013. 


TAX INVOICE 


Condamine Headwaters Landcare Group Inc ABN: 52 760 793 310 

Registration options (prices include GST) Community Agency 

Full Conference, including all field trips & social functions 

c Early-bird before 15 July 2013 $325 $400 

c Standard registration 31 August 2013 $375 $450 

c Late registrations, on or after 1 September 2013 $475 $550 

c Yes, I will be attending the Welcome Reception (Friday evening) 

Free for full Conference delegates, but please notify us of your intention to attend or otherwise 

c Yes, I will be attending the Conference Dinner (Saturday evening) 

Free for full Conference delegates, but please notify us of your intention to attend or otherwise 

One Day Registration (not including social functions) Note: A late fee of $25 applies for all one day registrations received on or after 1st September 2013 

c Friday, 27 September 2013 $150 $200 

c Saturday, 28 September 2013 $150 $200 

c Sunday, 29 September 2013 $75 $125 

Student Registration (includes field trip but does not include social functions) Note: Full-time students only. Please attach a copy of your student card. 

c Full Conference $165 

c One day – please circle which day – Friday / Saturday / Sunday $75 

Conference Presenters 

c Full conference, including all field trips & social functions $300 

c One day registration* (not including field trips or social functions) * applicable for day of presentation only Free 

Social Functions 

Dinners and field trips are included in the price of a full conference registration. 

Tickets can be purchased here for day delegates and accompanying guests. 

Please indicate number of tickets 

required. 

c Welcome Reception: “Conversations by the Condamine” extra ticket (Friday 27 September) $40 

c Gala conference dinner extra ticket (Saturday 28 September) $70 

c Field trip extra ticket (Saturday 28 September) $30 

Accommodation Option 

Total Price 

c Warwick Christian College Dormitory Room (single occupancy, BYO towel & pillow) 

c Friday Night 

c 

Saturday Night 

c Warwick Christian College Dormitory Room (single occupancy, BYO towel & pillow) 

c 

c 

Friday Night 

Saturday Night 

includes full buffet breakfast on-site in dining hall 

$44 / night 

$66 / night 

PLEASE NOTE: All other accommodation bookings (motels and hotels) must be made directly. Contact details can be found at http://www.warwickevents.com. 

We advise booking early as local accommodation is regularly booked out. 

REGISTRATION TOTAL 

Please complete both pages of this form and return with payment (if applicable) to: 

Post: 2013 Landcare Conference, PO Box 14, Warwick QLD 4370 

Email: headwaters@ddrlandcare.org 

All enquiries should be directed to Condamine Headwaters 

Landcare Group – Catherine or Angela | 

headwaters@ddrlandcare.org or phone: 07 4661 9909 


Circular 

2013 Bush Councils Convention 31 July – 2 August 



Release Date: Tuesday 25 June 2013 


Book your places now – the Bush Councils Convention Program has just been released! 

With an impressive speaker line-up of four State Government Ministers that will participate in a 

dedicated Q&A session at the conclusion of day one (Ministers Crisafulli, McVeigh, Cripps and 

Emerson), Assistant Minister Ted Malone, two Director-Generals, other industry associations and 

colleagues in Local Government, this inaugural Bush Councils Convention is not to be missed! 

Held in Longreach, this Convention is the first of its type to focus specifically on issues faced by 

regional, rural and remote councils, such as natural resource management, regional and economic 

development, native title, and infrastructure planning, funding and delivery. How can your council 

leverage these opportunities for your community, on the back of a new political agenda in Queensland 

that focuses on empowerment, red tape reduction and regional collaboration? 

Full program details, jam-packed with information and speakers is now available, and registration is 

now open online. 

Where: Longreach Civic Centre, Longreach 

Dates: 31 July – 2 August 2013 

In the spirit of the bush, the Convention will also provide ample opportunity for delegates to enjoy 

country hospitality, including a Convention dinner on 1 August, together with a range of other 

networking activities and entertainment. 

Book your places now! 

For any enquiries, please contact the Members Hotline on 1300 542 700 or email ask@lgaq.asn.au.

Circular 

New Flying Fox Management Resources for Queensland Councils 



Release Date: Thursday 27 June 2013 


New information available on LGOnline provides important resources for councils dealing with flying 

fox management. 

The Local Government Association of Queensland has launched a dedicated member-only area of its 

website for latest information and support on the issue of flying fox management. 

A communication guide designed to assist elected members in responding to community questions 

and concerns related to flying fox colonies is accompanied by a best practice management guide 

produced in partnership with environmental consulting firm Ecosure. 

The two part communication guide and resources kit will be emailed direct to councils on LGAQ’s 

flying fox communication mailing list. 

A pre-qualified list of Environmental Consultancy firms with relevant qualifications to work with 

councils on the issue of flying fox management has also been established by LGAQ in partnership 

with Local Buy. 

View the LGAQ’s flying fox management resources page for more information. 

For any questions related to the LGAQ’s flying fox management resources, contact our Members 

Services Centre on 1300 542 700.

From: Simmone Melit 


CC: Email Registration 


Subject: Letter to Councillor Bill Lowis from the Honourable David Crisafulli MP 

Please find attached a letter from the Honourable David Crisafulli MP, Minister for Local Government, Community Recovery and Resilience. 

Please do not reply to this email as it is automatically generated. All future communications should be addressed to the contact details shown below. 

Office of the Minister for Local Government, Community Recovery and Resilience 

tel: 07 3234 1870 | fax: 07 3012 8901 

post: PO Box 15216 City East Qld 4002 

visit: Level 18 Mineral House 41 George Street Brisbane 

email: localgovernment@ministerial.qld.gov.au 

Great State. Great Opportunity 

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Polling day booth management 

Councils will be asked to manage the ?staffing? (with staff, volunteers etc.) themselves in their own LGAs. The 

suggestion is to appoint a specific Booth manager to oversee the organisation of this. Banners and other collateral will be 

supplied. 

Know the key messages: (don?t let our aim ? which is a straightforward one - be blurred by confusing fear tactics 

or politics ? this is about our communities, and their people) 

This is an important referendum that will give councils certainty about funding for vital infrastructure and 

community services. 

Including local government in the Australian Constitution will confirm the Federal Government's ability to provide 

funding directly to councils. 

As it stands the door is open to legally challenge funding programs such as Roads to Recovery, Regional and 

Local Community Infrastructure, Pathways to Adaptation, Regional Partnerships and the Regional Development 

Australian Fund. 

Constitutional recognition won't change the status of local government, its powers, or its relationship with the state 

government. The referendum will simply formalise what has already been happening for more than ten years. 

Councils will remain the responsibility of state governments. The states will still be able to amalgamate councils, 

de-amalgamate councils, change council boundaries and dismiss non-performing councils. 

You will find more information and more resources (email banners, video presentations) go to: 

http://www.lgaq.asn.au/web/guest/constitutional-recognition 

And if you have any questions please feel free to contact: 

State campaign co-ordinator Craig Johnstone 

craig_johnstone@lgaq.asn.au 

Mobile 0487 007 870 

or 

Deputy state campaign co-ordinator Astra Dadzis 

astra_dadzis@lgaq.asn.au 

Mobile 0400 825 258 

Of course, I am also available at any time on 0418 750 747 

Kind Regards 

Cr Margaret de Wit 

PRESIDENT 

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Circular 

Notice of Conference – LGAQ Annual Conference 2013 


Circular: 

Release Date: Friday, 28 June 2013 


This year's annual conference is to be held in Cairns 21-24 October 2013 

The 117th LGAQ Annual Conference will take place at the Cairns Convention Centre, Cnr Wharf and 

Sheridan Streets, Cairns from 21-24 October 2013. 

Attached is the template for the preparation of Annual Conference motions. In order to enable the 

Preliminary Agenda to be available 4 weeks prior to the commencement of Annual Conference, 

motions should be forwarded to Beth Norman at the LGAQ by 30 August 2013. 

Please forward motions by email to beth_norman@lgaq.asn.au. 

Councils are encouraged to limit their motion and background information to one page. Please note 

that motions not supported by background information will be automatically classified as a “C Motion”. 

A new arrangement commencing this year is for Council to approve the motion/s being submitted for 

consideration at the Conference. The date of the council meeting approving the motion is to be 

included in the template. 

Further material regarding this event will be made available to councils later next month. 

Should you have any queries, please do not hesitate to contact Bron Browning, Professional 

Conference Organiser Ph (07) 3000 2220.

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