Issue 2

GOONDIWINDI REGIONAL COUNCIL
belongSPRING/SUMMER
Regional Australia at Its Best!
When
Weengallon
was tickled
pink...
ART FOR ALL // SPRING EVENTS // YOUR PCYC
DEVELOPMENT APPROVALS // NEW POOL HOURS
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY

On the cover...
get set
Summer
for
Emily Martin, Sellina
Bate and Amelia Sevil at
Weengallon Pink Ladies
Day in August.
More than 600 women
gathered for one of the
most glamorous days in
the bush to raise money
for a variety of breast and
prostate cancer initiatives
that support local patients.
Picture by:
Rachel Walker Images
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What do you think about
this edition? Let us know at
mail@grc.qld.gov.au
Summer is already just around
the corner, which means the
public pools across our region
are open for the new season!
The Texas pool may look a
little different to last season,
because the entire facility has
had some major Works for
Queensland upgrades during
the winter. The main pool and
wading pool have both been
refurbished, as have the toilets,
showers, kiosk and office.
Both the change rooms now
have a new roof overhead,
and a new shade awning
has been installed in front of
the kiosk. Behind the scenes,
the pipework, pumps and
The Texas pool has had a makeover in the off-season.
equipment in the plant room
have also been upgraded and
the latest electrochlorination
technology installed.
Finally, the pool's opening
hours have changed since last
season - find the new times
below before taking a dip.
NEW POOL HOURS
POOL HOURS
NEW
For admission prices and holiday hours, visit grc.qld.gov.au/swimming-pools
CONTACT COUNCIL
Phone: 07 4671 7400
E-mail: mail@grc.qld.gov.au
GOONDIWINDI:
INGLEWOOD:
TEXAS:
Fax: 07 4671 7433
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Sun
12 pm — 6 pm
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Regional Council,
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Inglewood,
QLD 4387
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The new service station under construction on
Cemetery Road. Pictures by Tony Kitchenham.
COMMUNITY –
DRIVEN CHANGE
A number of projects are under
way in Yelarbon and Talwood
as the result of community
consultation and feedback.
The Yelarbon Community
Consultative Committee
(CCC) submitted a wish list of
projects to Council, and their
endorsement has been sought
on additional projects.
NEW
DEVELOPMENTS
PIGGERY
50,000 standard pig units and the
continuing use of agricultural land
Texas-Yelarbon Road, Texas
TWO METEOROLOGICAL
MONITORING MASTS
Monitoring wind speed and direction on
rural properties
Inverary Road, Dalveen and
Hunters Hill Road, Cement Mills
A TEN-LOT SUBDIVISION
Creating industrial lots
Hunt Street, Goondiwindi
A SEVEN-LOT SUBDIVISION
Creating industrial lots
Henderson Road, Goondiwindi
A 34-LOT SUBDIVISION
Creating rural lifestyle blocks
Stanthorpe-Inglewood Road,
Omanama
COMING SOON!
It’s no secret that the Goondiwindi region is the place to be for business opportunity. In fact,
our economic diversity was one of the many reasons that esteemed demographer Bernard Salt
named us the most liveable regional town in Queensland earlier this year.
For a glimpse of the many employment and investment opportunities coming up across our
region, here are just a handful of the developments that Council has recently approved:
SERVICE STATION
Corner of Cemetery Road and
Cunningham Highway,
Goondiwindi
ALGAE FARM
Barwon Highway,
Goondiwindi
CATTLE ABATTOIR
Cunningham Highway,
Goondiwindi
CATTLE FEEDLOT
19,999 standard cattle units
Yelarbon-Kurumbul Road,
Yelarbon
POULTRY FARM
Up to 200,000 birds
Lower Daymar Road,
Daymar
The results of this
consultation include:
• improved drainage in town
• new signs installed on the
approach to town
• shade sail installed at the new
skate park
• new culvert installed
• water points installed to water
trees south of the lagoon
• dead tree removal
• lawnmower purchased
from Council for specified
community use (as agreed in
MoU)
Council is also supporting the
funding application for a new
toilet at the Yelarbon Lagoon.
Similar consultation with the
Talwood CCC flagged several
projects as priorities.
These include:
• endorsing the newly
installed Talwood playground
equipment
• preparation and
beautification for the Talwood
State School Centenary
• new ‘no parking’ signs at the
Anzac memorial
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View the entire list online at grc.qld.gov.au/application-decisions
The new shade sail
at Yelarbon skate park.
GOONDIWINDI REGIONAL COUNCIL 3

Economic Development Strategy
Goondiwindi Regional Council accepted the region’s
new Economic Development Strategy in August.
The ‘Blueprint for Regional Prosperity’ sets out how the
Goondiwindi region can become a thriving and prosperous
21st century economy – with smart and sustainable
agri-business leading the way.
The Strategy is designed to cement the region’s emerging
national profile as ‘Regional Australia at Its Best’ and
details what Council’s role will be in supporting and
promoting business activity to secure a strong economic
future for the region.
The vision of the Strategy is
that the Goondiwindi region
will become Australia’s centre
of agricultural excellence, a
premier visitor destination and
a region that is celebrated for its
prosperous rural lifestyle.
In developing the Strategy,
our community was invited to
give their views in an online
survey and more than 40 local
A
Blueprint
for
REGIONAL
Prosperity
business owners sat down for a face-to-face discussion of
our region’s future.
Over 30 potential projects were identified and narrowed
down to the six priorities for action listed opposite.
At its core, the Strategy prioritises where Council’s resources
can be best directed to promote prosperity in the region.
‘The Goondiwindi Region will be
Australia’s centre of agricultural
excellence, a premier visitor
destination and a region celebrated
for its prosperous rural lifestyle.’
Goondiwindi Region Economic Development Vision
Priority has been given to initiatives that support
innovation and development of the region’s current and
emerging enterprises, along with necessary and strategic
infrastructure that will allow businesses in the region to
engage with local, national and
international markets.
Collaboration is key for successful
implementation, so Council will
proactively engage with businesses
in the region to address shared
challenges and opportunities and
to promote the Goondiwindi region
to prospective visitors, residents
and investors. Collaboration will
continue with other tiers of government and the region’s
chambers of commerce, as well as other key stakeholders.
Goondiwindi Regional Council is committed to advocating
on behalf of our community for a strong financial
future and to championing the region as a thriving
regional economy.
• To read the Strategy in full, visit grc.qld.gov.au/general-publications
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The six priorities for action:
1)
To manage the
consultation and business
case development for an
ag-tech hub in the region,
including the development
of an ag-tech working
group, and to advocate
for Government funding
and investment
2)
To collaborate with
government bodies
and communications
companies for funding and
infrastructure to improve
digital connectivity in
the region
3)
To advocate for
improved transport
and logistics infrastructure
in the region, including a
review of road train routes
and the planning of the
Inland Rail Project and
Southwest rail upgrades
4)
To both conduct a
needs assessment
and develop a master
plan for the Goondiwindi
Regional Airport
5)
To work with tourism
industry stakeholders
in the region to develop a new
Destination Management
Strategy and identify viable
market opportunities
6)
To prepare a new
Goondiwindi region
Community and Recreation
Infrastructure Strategy,
including a needs assessment
and audit of current
facilities.
This Strategy will identify
priority infrastructure
projects that require
additional business case
development, such as the
Goondiwindi pool
The six priorities for action will be
implemented from 2018—2023.
They have been identified based on the
benefits each action would likely deliver to
the region’s communities, and on Council’s
capacity to implement those actions.
Above: Local produce
in the spotlight at Rotary
Gourmet in Gundy.
‘Embracing our rich
agricultural history
and innovative ag-tech
sector, our natural
assets and our thriving
business culture, we
will support regional
prosperity through
sound planning and
informed action to help
grow the Goondiwindi
Region’s reputation as
representing Regional
Australia at Its Best’
Goondiwindi Regional
Council’s Economic
Development Mission
Statement
GOONDIWINDI REGIONAL COUNCIL 5

COUNCIL
WORKS
ACROSS THE REGION
Above: Rehabilitation works
on Kondar Road, Lundavra.
What is the TIDS?
The Transport
Infrastructure
Development Scheme
(TIDS) is a Queensland
Government scheme
that provides funding
to local governments
for transport-related
initiatives.
GOONDIWINDI
Town Common Road //
The entire unsealed road
was re-sheeted in June. The
concrete spoon drain is being
continued along the north side
for improved drainage, with
250 m completed so far and a
further 250 m to be completed
before February.
Moffatt Street // The section
of kerb and channel from
Winton Street to George
Street was replaced along the
eastern side in June.
Footpaths // A brand new
shared footpath is under
construction on the Old
Cunningham Highway from
Racecourse Road to Lamberth
Road, to be completed in
December. The footpath is
an extension of the existing
shared footpath, with one final
section left to complete to join
up to the Goondiwindi Natural
Heritage and Water Park.
The footpath is wide enough
for shared pedestrian and
cyclist use.
Re-sheeting // Re-sheeting
across Goondiwindi began in
September and is predicted
to continue until June 2019.
The addition of gravel
maintains the level and
condition of the roads and
ensures all-weather access.
The project is jointly funded
by the Federal Government’s
Roads to Recovery Program
and Council's Capital Works.
Goodar Road // A further
3.6 km of Goodar Road has
been paved and sealed as part
of the Transport Infrastructure
Development Scheme (TIDS).
In the past 18 months, a total
of 10 km of Goodar Road has
been sealed as part of the
scheme.
Boat ramp // A section of
the boat ramp was replaced
in May and a new walkway
constructed to the jetty using
funding from the Department
of Transport and Main Roads.
Aerodrome // The whole
length of the runway was
resurfaced in May.
Cockroach spraying // A
local contractor completed
the annual spraying of sewer
manholes and pump stations
for the control of cockroach
infestation in September.
INGLEWOOD
Effluent project // How
effluent is disposed of in
Inglewood will undergo a
major change in a project
co-funded by Council and the
Queensland Government’s
Local Government Grants
and Subsidies Program.
Council has traditionally held
a private agreement with a
private property owner for
disposal in the area. Council
has now bought a block of land
specifically for this purpose,
which will comply with the
requirements set out by the
Department of Environment
and Heritage Protection.
The state funding will go
towards the pump and
irrigation systems necessary
to get the project under way.
Pipeline installation is already
complete with the entire
project is due for completion
by the end of the year.
Lovells Crossing Road //
New pipes were installed
under the road and drainage
constructed in July. The work
was to alleviate water retention
issues following heavy rainfall
earlier in the year.
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Footpaths // New sections of
footpath were constructed on
Princess Street (Albert Street –
the Community Health Centre)
and on Elizabeth Street (Albert
Street – Albert Lane).
A 65 m section of footpath
was replaced on Albert Street
from the Rosa Bella Nursery to
the QGAP office.
Princess Street stormwater //
Another 100 m of stormwater
main has been replaced from
School Lane to George Street.
The final section of this project
will be completed from George
Street to Albert Street during
the Christmas School Holidays
to minimise disruption.
Re-sheeting // Several
sections of roads across the
eastern area of the region
were re-sheeted between April
and June, including: Gledsons
Road, Lovells Crossing Road,
Mcnultys Road, Merton Road,
Soldiers Settlement Road and
Watts Road. Re-sheeting will
commence again early in the
new year.
Sewer re-lining // Re-lining
across Inglewood and
Goondiwindi is now complete.
The next stage of this work for
this financial year will begin in
early 2019.
Memorial Park // Tables and
chairs are set to be replaced in
Inglewood Memorial Park. The
units should be installed early
in the new year.
KIOMA
Kioma Road // A floodway
is currently being upgraded
as part of the TIDS. Work will
finish in October and will be
the third floodway upgrade on
Kioma Road in the past three
financial years.
LUNDAVRA
Kondar Road // A 2 km
section of Kondar Road was
reshaped, compacted and
re-sealed in September as part
of the TIDS.
TALWOOD
Playground // Installation
of the new playground in
Talwood was finished in
August, and the equipment is
now ready for action!
Talwood-Mungundi Road //
A floodway will be re-aligned
and upgraded in November as
part of the TIDS.
Water main replacement //
Work will commence in
November across Inglewood,
Goondiwindi and Talwood
to replace water mains for
improved pressure and water
flow. The improvements
will also reduce future
maintenance costs.
Water treatment plant //
Work will begin in October
to upgrade the treatment
processors at the Talwood
and Yelarbon water treatment
plants for improved water
quality, reliability and
efficiency. These changes to
the disinfection systems ensure
that the potable water supply to
consumers will be maintained,
as well as meeting the future
health-based targets being
implemented by legislation.
The Works For Queensland
upgrades have already seen
the use of liquid chlorine
changed to gas chlorine, and
Texas and Inglewood water
treatment plants have already
received the same upgrade.
Both projects were funded by
Council.
TEXAS
Flemming Street kerb
replacements // A 250 m
section of damaged kerb and
channel in Flemming Street
(High Street – St John Street)
was removed and replaced
in June.
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Top: New footpaths
have been constructed in
Princess Street, Inglewood.
Above: The new chlorine
system in the Talwood
water treatment plant.
Left: The new
Talwood playground
is ready for action!
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Above: New footpath
on High Street, Texas.
DID YOU KNOW?
If placed end-to-end,
the length of all the
water and sewerage
mains in our region
would stretch from
Goondiwindi all the
way to Gatton!
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Disabled parking in
High Street // A disabled
parking bay and ramps
were constructed on the
northern side of High Street
in September. This work was
in response to requests from
the community.
Texas sports field // Alternate
access for the Country Music
Roundup was completed
in September before the
festival. This was a Works For
Queensland project.
Texas airstrip // Several
upgrades were completed for
the Texas airstrip in August,
including the construction
of a turning node at both
ends and the construction of
an apron and taxiway. This
project followed the successful
application by Goondiwindi
Regional Council for funding
from the federal government’s
Remote Airstrip Upgrade
Program. The funding was a
50% subsidy, with the same
amount matched by Council.
High Street footpath // A
new concrete footpath has
been constructed adjacent to
the parking lanes in Moore
Street outside the Spar.
Texas pool // Texas pool
has received major Works
For Queensland upgrades.
Works included upgrading
to the latest technology
in electrochlorination, the
refurbishment of the toilets
and showers, extension and
refurbishment of the kiosk and
office, construction of a new
awning and a roof over both
change rooms, repair of the
steps in front of the kiosk, and
the refurbishment of pipework,
pumps and equipment in the
plant room.
TOOBEAH
Minnel Road // Shoulder
rehabilitation on Minnel Road
will be completed between
October and November. The
existing road will be widened
to 6 m and fully sealed.
Coorangy Road // A
floodway on Coorangy Road
was recognised as problematic
in heavy rain, with gravel
washing out on top. A concrete
floodway is being installed, to
be completed in October.
YELARBON
Sewerage manholes // A
project will begin in Yelarbon
in November to locate and
raise manholes to street level
for better access to the sewer
system. The work will be carried
out by local contractors.
Town drainage // Street
drainage is being improved in
Yelarbon following community
consultation. Stormwater
drainage was upgraded from
Eena Street to Burrel Street in
August and a culvert replaced
in Wyemo Street in response
to consultation with the
community.
Kildonan Road // A section
of Kildonan Road has been
widened to improve safety.
Two intersections were also
widened in July (Kurumbul-
Kildonan and Mooroobie-
Kildonan), as this is a common
route for road trains.
Above right: The Texas
airstrip has had several
upgrades, including a new
apron and taxiway.
Right: Sealing work on
Kondar Road, Lundavra.
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MEET THE TEAM
Goondiwindi Regional Council Water and Sewerage
Last year, over 3,000 megalitres (millions of litres) of water were supplied to our region’s
townships – that’s enough to fill more than 1,000 Olympic-sized swimming pools!
Here are some of the team members that keep our region going with the flow...
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1. Kevin Van Mosseveld
Supervisor W&S Treatment
3.
5. 6.
4.
2. Neville Greenaway W&S
Operator, Inglewood, Jade
Morris W&S Operator, Texas
(Team Leader), Brent Osborne
W&S Operator, Inglewood
3. Tony Cover Senior Technical
Officer, Adam McMahon
Technical Assistant, Trevor Seth
Manger of Water and Sewerage,
Annette Martyn Administration
Officer
4. Monika White W& S Projects
Officer
5. Roy Hilton Supervisor W&S
Reticulation, Ron Burrows W&S
Operator, Goondiwindi
6. John Stork W&S Operator,
Michael Oranowicz W&S
Maintenance, Ian Frey W&S
Operator, Nathan Fitzgerald
W&S Maintenance
Not pictured: Gregor Anderson
W&S Labourer
Tony Cover, Senior Technical Officer for Water and Sewerage
WIOA Operator of the year
Congratulations to Tony Cover, Goondiwindi Regional Council’s Senior Technical Officer
for Water and Sewerage, the winner of the 2018 WIOA Qld Operator of the Year Award.
The Water Industry Operators Association of Australia (WIOA) award recognises excellent
performance initiative, attitude, reliability, environmental stewardship, safety awareness, and
all-round attention to detail. Well done, Tony!
GOONDIWINDI REGIONAL COUNCIL 9

The Maher family of KFC Milling took
part in the first stage of the project.
‘We rise by lifting others’
Regional Business Mentoring
The economic diversity of
our region is something
we can be really proud of.
Along with some of the best
farming country in the state,
the secret to our success
surely lies in the diversity of
our local businesses and our
thriving ‘can-do’ culture of
working hard and pitching in
to help others when we can.
It’s what helps to make us
‘Regional Australia at Its Best’.
The Business Mentoring
scheme taps into that attitude
by partnering small local
businesses with home-grown
regional mentors to receive
support and assistance as
they grow. The project was
created during uncertainty
with the Murray-Darling
Basin Plan, and the premise
was to look at what would
happen to businesses in
communities if there was less
water allocation for farmers.
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The region’s first round of
mentoring in 2015–16 saw over
45 businesses benefit from
expertise in areas of financial
literacy, marketing, succession
planning, workforce planning
and more.
The Council-led project was
successful in strengthening
participating businesses to
operate more competitively
and to adapt to changes in
local economies. The program
has now been extended for
another round to expand
on this work and to continue
to build local businesses.
The goal for this round is to
create a sustainable legacy
of ongoing peer support in
the region.
This will be achieved in several
ways: firstly, by upskilling
local business people into
‘homegrown’ regional mentors
and mentoring Chambers
of Commerce and Progress
Associations to empower the
businesses operating in our
communities.
The project will also help to
establish advisory boards in
more advanced businesses
and offer follow-up panel
sessions with businesses that
completed the previous round
of the program.
Sean Rice, the Managing
Director of the Proterra Group,
has experience in mentoring
‘from both sides of the table’.
Sean not only went through
the mentoring program with
Proterra, but has since trained
as a mentor himself.
He finds great value in his
continuing mentor role and
would encourage other
business people to look at
ways they may be able to
share their own skills.
The Business
Mentoring project
is funded by the
Murray-Darling Basin
Regional Economic
Diversification
Program
‘Not only did I get to meet and
mentor a half dozen or more
regional businesses, but I got
to spend time with many other
successful business people
and consultants,’ said Sean.
‘I’m still amazed that we were
able to get access to such
a great program here in the
Goondiwindi region without
having to travel to a larger
centre. There are so many
amazing businesses out here
in our region and when we
are able to work together in
programs like this, we all get
an amazing amount of value.
‘I can assure you that I learn
just as much being a mentor
as I do sitting on the other side
of the table.’
The Business Mentoring project runs until June 2019 - you can still register your interest
with Julia Telford at julia@engageandcreateconsulting.com.au or 0427 408 713.
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‘ We know that change is
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happening, so it s great to
see our business
community
become more
resilient...’
Mary-Jane and Clay Maher
KFC Milling, Bungunya
- Julia Telford, Engage and Create
Consulting
Over 45 businesses took part in the first round
of the Council-led Business Mentoring Project.
We asked two of them to share their experience
of the scheme...
Clay Maher and his family have lived in the area for
nearly 40 years. Located at Bungunya, Clay and his wife
Mary-Jane and their family commenced KFC Milling, a
commercial grading plant and mill, in 2015 as an extension
to their existing farming production and took part in the
Business Mentoring project shortly afterwards.
They developed a line of poultry feeds and produce a
large number of other stockfeed products, distributed
throughout Queensland and New South Wales. They
are also a major supplier of specialised barley in fodder
sheds Australia-wide. The Maher family have seen such
demand for their grain that they’ve now opened a depot
and produce store in Toowoomba.
‘Having just started operating the Mill before becoming
involved in the mentoring program, it provided a real
opportunity for us to focus on the direction we wanted our
business to grow and we would definitely recommend the
program to other small businesses,’ said Mary-Jane.
‘It is always a great opportunity to surround yourself with
other business leaders and entrepreneurs, no matter
what sector they are from. You can grow enormously as
a business and individually meeting with and gaining
knowledge from others who are willing to share their
experiences and skills and challenge your ideas.
‘We knew going into the program what our strengths
were and the areas we didn’t have experience in such as
marketing. Neither Clay nor I had business degrees. We
had a passion for growing and developing a business and
the program provided us with a wealth of knowledge from
local leaders who were willing to share with us the skills we
needed.’
Helen Rush
The Stockman Hotel, Texas
Below, inset: Hotelier of the Stockman Hotel Helen
Rush and son, Dennis, on their family farm.
Helen Rush makes running the Stockman Hotel in Texas look
easy. She won Hotelier of the Year at the Queensland Hotel
Association awards in 2015, having transformed the pub
from a rough diamond (‘It was a dive!’) into one of the best
establishments in the state.
Promotion was no problem, but with no prior background in
business, Helen found the expertise offered by the Business
Mentoring Project to be invaluable.
‘This is my thirteenth year owning the Stockman,’ said Helen. ‘I’d
never run a pub before. I transferred here as a teacher and then
married a grazier. I just didn’t have that background in business.
‘For me, the main thing I took away from the program was
introducing a stock take at the end of every month and really
taking control of the stock. It might sound obvious, but I’d just
never had that business experience before – I’d ran cattle, but
that’s completely different. It gave me a good understanding
of what to aim for.
‘The mentor was really on to me! He’d come out once or twice
a month and was always there on e-mail. He set up an analysis
for each month and really broke down the business into each
section, every minute detail – from stock to electricity and gas
to staffing costs – to really work out, what is the cost of putting
that meal on the table? We got a new system to measure our
stock margins – he really put me on the straight and narrow!
‘Now, I run a better business, my business sense has improved a
lot – and the business is a lot stronger now.
‘I would highly recommend the Business Mentoring program
and hope people take advantage of it. It was very well done – it
was specific to each business and they picked the best people
to help with what you need.’
GOONDIWINDI REGIONAL COUNCIL 11

It’s the race that stops the region!
Get set for the 2018 Texas Cup
on the 8 December from 10 am.
EVENTS
dates
for yourdiary
Rosevalley Spring
Garden Party
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13 Oct
58 Oaky Creek-Mundoey
Road, Texas
A Cancer Council Queensland
fundraiser for all cancers.
From 10.30 am, luncheon, bar,
auction, markets and lucky gate
prize. Prizes for best dressed
and most creative headwear.
Bookings are essential - seating
is limited!
october
18 Sep–26 Oct Texas State School art exhibition
8 Oct–6 Nov Rural Sky Mental Health Month art exhibition
12–13 Oct Robin The Hood, Goondiwindi
13 Oct Rosevalley Spring Garden Cancer Fundraiser
14 Oct Home Grown Festival, Goondiwindi
19 Oct Rotary Goondiwindi Brain Drain
26 Oct Lanescape Festival (p. 17)
27 Oct Coolmunda Olives Bollywood afternoon
27 Oct Care Goondiwindi 25th Anniversary Dinner
30 Oct–7 Dec One Potter, One Painter exhibition, Texas
november
3 Nov Babushka in Happily Ever After, Goondiwindi
For bookings and more
information, e-mail
rosevalleyhiggins@hotmail.com
3 Nov Christmas Market Day, Inglewood
10–11 Nov Printmaking workshop, Texas
17 Nov Men's Health Golf Day, Texas
23 Nov Festival of Small Halls, Texas
25 Nov Inglewood Lions Christmas Markets
december
1 Dec Bush to Port Race Day, Goondiwindi
8 Dec Texas Jockey Club Cup
8 Dec Goondiwindi Christmas Markets
11 Dec–18 Jan Facing West exhibition, Texas
13 Dec Late Night Shopping, Goondiwindi
24 Dec Lions Club Christmas Eve fireworks
Want to see your event featured here?
Submit your event details at grc.qld.gov.au/submit-an-event

TEXAS LINE DANCING
Come and join our weekly line
dancing! Every Tuesday from
6 pm at Texas Memorial Hall.
Cost from $5, just turn up on
the night! NB: No sessions from
mid-December – February.
ROBIN THE HOOD
Goondiwindi Cinema and Theatre
12–13 Oct
Goondiwindi Performing Arts proudly present Robin The Hood.
Welcome back to the middle ages! A time for romance, fair
maidens and knights in shining armour. Come and join us on an
action-packed, mad-cap adventure through the untold pages
of England. Tickets are $45 for dinner and live show through
Goondiwindi Cinema and Theatre.
Love books?
So do we! Join the Library Lovers Book Group
for an ongoing get together.
From 11 am on the
third Tuesday of
each month. Contact
the Goondiwindi
Library for more
details.
presenting GOONDIWINDI CINEMA & Little match productions
Present
HOME GROWN FESTIVAL
33 McDougall Street, Goondiwindi
14 Oct
Spring into your community garden for a day of family fun,
market stalls, fresh food, plants, demonstrations and plenty
more! Breakfast, coffee and morning tea available. Please note
this is a cash-only event.
INGLEWOOD CHRISTMAS MARKET DAY
‘Avalon’, 1508 Tobacco Road, Inglewood 3 Nov
It’s nearly that time again - time to enjoy a day of wine and
cheese while picking up some great Christmas presents from
local businesses and catching up with friends.
“...an incredibly funny, sexy, spellbinding performance that
draws you in and keeps you hooked until the end.”
- XS Entertainment
GOONDIWINDI CINEMA
3 NOVEMBER 2018 7.00PM ADULT: $30 CONCESSION: $20
WWW.GOONDIWINDICINEMA.COM.AU (07) 4671 0365
GOONDIWINDI REGIONAL COUNCIL 13

#GoondiwindiRegion
Regional Australia at Its Best!
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AUSTRALIA DAY AWARDS
Do you know a great family member or mate who deserves recognition
for what they do? Have they managed a great event, taken their club to
sporting success, or otherwise made our region a better place to live?
NOMINATIONS ARE OPEN NOW!
You can nominate for the Australia Day Awards online at grc.qld.gov.au
or in person at your local customer service office.
Nominations must be received by 21 November 2018.
All nominees must be residents of the Goondiwindi Regional Council area.
Age of nominee is as at 26 January 2019.
CITIZEN OF THE YEAR AWARD (27 YRS +)
Awarded to a resident of the Goondiwindi Region who
has made a noteworthy contribution to the community
through outstanding service.
YOUNG CITIZEN OF THE YEAR AWARD (UNDER 27 YRS)
Presented to a young individual whose actions have
contributed to our community.
SENIOR SPORTS / ADMINISTRATION AWARD (18 YRS +)
Open to an individual or a team that has shown sporting
excellence or otherwise contributed to sport in our region.
And the categories are...
JUNIOR SPORTS AWARD (UNDER 18 YRS)
Presented to a young resident who has excelled in their
sporting field or made a notable contribution to the local
sporting community.
COMMUNITY PROJECT / CULTURAL / COMMUNITY
EVENT OF THE YEAR AWARD
This award is open to an individual, group, club,
association or event that has made a notable positive
contribution to our community.
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My pet already wears a collar
and tag, so why microchip?
Collars and tags can easily be
lost or removed.
A combination of a microchip,
well-fitting collar and current
identification tag are best to
keep your pet safe.
Did you know?
Microchipping is the best insurance policy a pet owner can have should their companion go missing.
All dogs over 12 weeks of
age must be registered with
Council. Cats don’t need to be
registered, but they must still be
microchipped.
MICROCHIP BRINGS HARRY HOME
It was a happy homecoming for one Inglewood cat after five years of mystery adventure...
Last year, nearly 100 dogs resulted in an astonishing the worst. He’d been indoors
were impounded by Council reunion in August this year. since he was a kitten,’ she said.
in our region. Losing a fourlegged
friend is one of the Council received a call that a
worst fears we have as a stray cat had been picked up
pet owners but, thankfully, in a trap in Inglewood. The
66 per cent of those dogs cat had been seen roaming for
were able to be reunited with some time and was believed to
their families.
be feral.
That number has increased
in our region over the past
few years, thanks in no small
part to the increased number
of owners microchipping their
pets. Goondiwindi Regional
Council’s Ranger and Local
Laws officer Dennis Sullivan
said that microchipping was
the best insurance policy a pet
owner could have should their
companion go missing.
‘A microchip is permanent,
and so we will always be
able to trace the pet’s owner,
provided the details are kept
up-to-date,’ said Mr Sullivan.
For former Inglewood resident
Dr Alice McNab, a microchip
‘We’d lost dogs
to snakebites in
the past, so we
just assumed the
worst...’
However, a quick scan revealed
that the cat was in fact
microchipped and belonged
to Dr McNab – and had been
missing for nearly five years.
Dr McNab was over the moon
when she got the phone call.
She drove the four hours to
collect Harry, the missing
moggy, the very next day.
She had been working in
Inglewood for six years when
Harry escaped – he had
always been an indoors cat,
but accidentally got out when
Dr McNab returned from
hospital after her youngest
child was born.
‘We’d asked our neighbours
and all kept an eye out for him,
but there was no sign,’ said
Dr McNab.
‘We’d lost dogs to snakebites
in the past, so we just assumed
‘He was in very good shape
when we got him back. We got
a full vet check and apparently
he was in perfect health. We
can only assume he’d found
another home – we’ve asked
around the area but haven’t
heard from anyone that
recognises him. It’s a mystery!’
So, the burning question – did
Harry remember his family
after all that time?
‘As soon as I saw him he came
to me straight away, jumped
on my lap and purred,’ Dr
McNab said. ‘He definitely
remembered his name and
was just so affectionate. He’s
just such a cuddly cat again.
‘My youngest, Breannah, had
just been born when Harry
went missing. Now she’s four
and a half – and they’re best
friends.’
Having since moved from the
area, Dr McNab still provides
occasional relief work in
Inglewood – and Harry has
settled back into indoors life
after his five years of adventure.
DID YOU KNOW?
Microchipping is
compulsory for all dogs
and cats in Queensland
Above: Harry the cat went
missing nearly five years ago
when Breannah was just born.
GOONDIWINDI REGIONAL COUNCIL 15

Art all
for
Our
region is fast
becoming a place of
artistic interest, with
many diverse public art
projects coming up.
Here’s just a glimpse
of what’s on our
horizon...
INGLEWOOD MURAL
There’s just no way to miss this one – if you’ve
been in Inglewood recently, chances are you
already know what we’re talking about! The
fence of the Royal Hotel has been transformed
into a 28 m long mural that captures the history
of the pub and town.
Publican David Linkins and fiancée Nicola
Schoultz engaged Brisbane artist James Lewis
for the job, which took three days to paint. The
artwork is a copy of a photograph of the pub
from 1910 when it was located across the river.
‘The idea to paint a copy of the photograph
came from Nicola,’ said Mr Linkins.
‘We really wanted to capture a piece of
Inglewood’s history, and James has done a
fantastic job,' he said.
‘We’ve had the pub for a few years now and
we’ve been trying to make it more familyoriented.
I think the mural has really livened
the town up, people have been stopping and
pulling over to look and take photos.
‘I think other businesses have even benefited
because once visitors pull up to look, they pop
into the bakery or the shops. So it’s really been
good for the town so far.'
Top and above left: The mural captures a slice of the Royal Hotel’s history.
Left: David Linkins and fiancée Nicola Schoultz organised the artwork.
TEXAS STATE SCHOOL SCULPTURE
Students at Texas P-10 State School will be
working with Central Coast-based sculptor and
public art creator Jamie Sargeant to create a
sculpture for public display.
Every student has been asked to bring a
shoebox-sized piece of metal found from local
farms to be used in the sculpture. The final piece
will be designed and assembled by a working
group of high school students in collaboration
with Jamie.
The sculpture will be a reflection of the students’
experience and interpretation of the Texas
community and will promote sustainability
through the use of recycled farm materials.
The project will encourage engagement with
community members and will work across
curriculum areas of art and industrial design,
such as welding and fabrication.
Jamie is due for another visit to finalise design
before construction begins in early October –
keep your eyes peeled for the finished product
in November!
Funding for this project was arranged by the
Texas Arts Council through the We Are
Queensland funding program.
Above right: ‘The Spirit of Texas’ was artist Jamie Sargeant’s response to the 2011 floods.
Right: Wrapped around the Tree of Knowledge, Jamie Sargeant’s levee bank sculpture
commemorates the original levee, built in 1956.
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LANESCAPE FESTIVAL
The streets, lanes and buildings of
Goondiwindi are set to be transformed
into exciting new public art spaces.
Lanescape festival is a new project that
will promote art, tourism, and fun in our
region. An annual public art event will
transform a different space each year and
gradually forge a public art trail through the
Goondiwindi CBD that turns ordinary places
into spaces of art for everyone to enjoy.
The theme for the project’s inaugural year
is Under One Sky, representing the unity
and celebration of diversity that makes our
region so special.
This year, renowned Queensland artist
Ian Tremewen will design and create
a large-scale mural that reflects our
community on the Goondiwindi Co-Op
Food Works wall
at the entrance to
Bowen Lane.
Local artists and
students will also
collaborate to create
an intriguing and
surprising trail of art
works in the lane in the week of 21–26 October.
A twilight street party on Friday 26 October
will officially launch the completed mural
with stalls and opportunities for interactive
artwork, as well as entertainment and food.
Everybody’s welcome, so come along and bring
your creative side!
The project is proudly supported by
Goondiwindi Regional Council and the
Goondiwindi Chamber of Commerce.
Top: Artist Ian Tremewen and his wife Lorraine Abernethy at the mural site.
Above:The Co-Op wall is rendered and ready for Bowen Lane's transformation!
‘There now appears to be a refreshing openness
emerging in the art world...
I feel there is a freedom to stretch and explore ideas
and alternatives like never before.’
Ian Tremewen, contemporary watercolourist and Lanescape artist 2018
DON’T MISS...
Lanescape Twilight Street Party
Fri 26 October, 5.30 pm, Bowen Lane
YELARBON SILO ART
Yelarbon is set to follow on from the success of
Thallon in our neighbouring Shire of Balonne
with the transformation of its silos into a
massive work of art.
Drought-stricken Thallon was brought to
life with the completion of a mural on their
300,000 tonne grain receival site, and has
Right: Thallon found fame on the AusPost stamp.
since become a household name with its
inclusion on a commemorative Australia
Post stamp earlier this year.
Silo art is a hot topic in Yelarbon at the
moment and a number of community
members are working towards making this a
reality. So, watch this space...!
GOONDIWINDI RIVER WALK SCULPTURE
Local artist Angus Wilson has generously
donated a new public artwork to Goondiwindi
Regional Council and its residents.
The sculpture is in Mr Wilson's signature style
of welded metal and depicts a pelican with its
wings spread.
The sculpture will be installed near the boat
ramp for people on the river walk to enjoy.
Left: The new river walk resident.
GOONDIWINDI REGIONAL COUNCIL 17

GET TO KNOW YOUR
PCYC
IT ALL STARTS HERE...
Ever since the Police-Citizens
Youth Club opened its doors
in Goondiwindi over ten years
ago, it has been a key point of
contact for young residents
in our region who are at risk,
disadvantaged or disengaged.
The PCYC is a not-forprofit
organisation located
throughout Queensland with
the primary aim of building
safer, healthier communities
through youth development.
PCYC Goondiwindi is run
in partnership between the
Department of Education
and Goondiwindi Regional
Council to enhance the many
invaluable services for our
region and surrounds.
A place of support and
encouragement, the PCYC
offers opportunities for
positive experiences and
access to great mentors – not
to mention a packed schedule
of programs, classes and
initiatives that sees 3,500
attendees per month across
all activities from basketball to
boxing. The commercial gym
alone sees over 1,200 through
its doors each month!
Branch Manager Sergeant
Jason Watts was a police
officer for 16 years working
across the Toowoomba
Region and Western Downs
before moving to Goondiwindi
nearly five years ago.
‘I wanted a change in career
for my family – and the PCYC
has been a huge difference,’
Sgt Watts said. ‘It’s policing
in a different context: being
proactive rather than reactive
with youth. That’s what I like –
and our region is a wonderful
community to work in.
‘I enjoy investing time in youth
because you really get out of it
what you put in. Encouraging
community engagement and
assisting crime prevention - I
see that as a win-win.’
State Youth Leadership
Program
The SYLP is a free multi-stage
youth leadership development
program that takes place three
times a year on the Gold Coast
and brings together young
people who are passionate
about developing themselves
and contributing positively to
their community.
Braking the Cycle
An award-winning statewide
learner driver mentoring
program that supports
young people who would
otherwise be unable to
achieve the mandatory 100
hours of supervised driving.
The Goondiwindi program
supervises around 2,000 km
of learner driving every month!
Rise Up, Be Yourself
RUBY is a free physical fitness
program for women who
have survived, or are at risk of,
domestic and family violence.
The Goondiwindi branch
offers quality personal trainer
classes to build confidence and
friendships and to promote
positive self-identity.
For more information about
all the great initiatives at
Goondiwindi PCYC, visit
pcyc.org.au/Goondiwindi
This year, the PCYC
is celebrating 70
years of working
with Queensland
communities
We spoke to branch
manager Sgt Jason
Watts about the club’s
proactive approach to
youth services in our
community and some of
the fantastic programs on
offer in our region.
Sergeant Jason Watts
Branch manager,
Goondiwindi PCYC
(07) 4671 5677
goondiwindi@pcyc.org.au
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it's easy being
green
Since kerbside recycling was introduced in our region back in July, we’ve been able to save
more than 59 tonnes of waste from going to landfill.
Using your recycle wheelie bin is a great way to recycle household waste products - and
here are some more tips to help protect our region’s beautiful environment.
reduce... re-use... recycle!
• Make a shopping list and stick
to it to avoid impulse purchases
• Try to purchase products with
minimal or recyclable packaging
• Switch up the plastic food
wrap with a reusable version for
waste-free lunches
• Love smoothies? Ditch the
plastic and use a metal straw
• Remember your reusable
shopping bags and produce
bags when hitting the shops
• Use a reusable water bottle
instead of single-use plastic
bottles
• Donate unwanted clothing,
shoes, furniture and household
goods to our local charities
and op-shops
• Aluminium, cardboard, paper,
plastics and glass can all be
recycled in the Goondiwindi
region!*
• Try out a compost bin, worm
farm or bokashi bin for your
organic waste
• Look to buy products made
from recycled materials to
complete the circle!
*Not sure what can be recycled in our region?
Find our handy A-Z guide at grc.qld.gov.au/recycling-right
HELP PROTECT NATIVE VEGETATION!
WARNING: EMERGING WEED IN OUR REGION
Pictures by
Craig Hunter,
Biosecurity Queensland
There is an emerging infestation of Queen of
the Night Cactus in the Goondiwindi Region
around the Inglewood area.
This noxious weed is an invasive, droughthardy
plant native to South America and
comes from the same family as harrisia cactus.
To spot the cactus, look for a distinct trunk
after which it branches freely up to 10 m high.
Its stems are up to 15 cm across and have
4–6 ribs. They are spiny and are divided into
segments.
The cactus is blue-green when young,
becoming duller green with age. Its white
flowers are large, up to 25–30 cm long.
They open at night and persist for less than
24 hours. The flowers are followed by fruits,
which are red when ripe and full of seeds.
WANTED
HAVE YOU SEEN THIS CACTUS (PUBLIC OR PRIVATE LAND)?
Please contact Bec Morrissy on rmorrissy@grc.qld.gov.au or 0427 638 835
GOONDIWINDI REGIONAL COUNCIL 19

2019
Save the dates...
9 — 10 Feb Hell of the West Triathlon
23 Feb Goondiwindi Community Race Day
15 — 16 Mar Inglewood Show
6 Apr Goondiwindi Picnic Races
18 — 24 Apr Australian Rocketry Thunda Down Under
1 — 31 May Discover Farming Festival
3 — 4 May Goondiwindi Show
1 Jun Inglewood Cup and Main Street Traders Day
27 — 28 Jul Texas Show
3 — 4 Aug Bungunya State School Centenary
8 Sep Rotary Gourmet in Gundy
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