Glenden Pioneer

UPCOMING EVENTS 

MARCH 

3 - National Dewatering Sponsors 

Golf Day 

3 - Glenden Bottletree Bowls 

Monthly Medals 

4 - Clean Up Australia Day 

5 - Women’s Health Nurse at 

Glenden Community Health 

6 - Motocross Meeting 7pm 

7 - Fishing Club Meeting 7:30pm 

8 - Glenden Arts Council 

AGM 5pm at Cottas 

9 - ISAAC Mayor visits Glenden 

9 - Hypnotist Mark Anthony 

12 - Green Earth Day 

12 - Mini Market Day at Bowls Club 

14 - International Women’s Day 

Morning Tea 

15 - Stakeholder Engagement Group 

(SEG) Meeting 

16 - GSS Cross Country 

17 - 18 Men’s Invitational 4s at 

Glenden Bottletree Bowls 

18 - St Patrick’s Day Bingo 

23 - Register interest for assistance 

With governance and reporting 

27 - Glenden Junior Soccer Club 

Sign On Day 

28 - Ride 2 School Day 

30 - Last Day of Term 1 at GSS 

31 - Earth Hour 

This publication is 

proudly published by 

NEWLANDS COAL 

Glenden Pioneer 

Published for Newlands Employees and the Glenden Community March 2012 

Jo Bell, Glenden's wild life carer, 

would like to say a huge thank you 

to Newlands Coal for their support, 

especially for providing the funds to 

allow the construction of a bird room 

to provide more natural conditions 

for the birds and new arrivals. Again, 

thank-you for the materials to build a 

safe yard for the joeys to exercise in. 

Thanks to Chris and his team who 

are always happy to help - even 

babysitting when needed. 

Thank you also to Shane Lynd for permission to build and 

providing the star pickets for the fencing. 

To the Glenden community - well, it is you that care enough to 

stop and pick up an injured or orphaned creature and get it to 

me, and check up on its progress. Well Done. Also ringing 

around each other to find a ride to Mackay to drop off a creature 

to the vets or pick up some urgent food/medication. Thank you! 

I'm sorry I am unable to show you around our facilities, but we 

try to keep human contact with the wild life at a minimum so 

they have a better chance of a successful release. 

It's been wonderful to see the interest shown by the local 

children, hopefully my work is helping them to respect wildlife, 

no matter what variety. 

We can't 

always save 

every one, 

but it is very 

rewarding to 

see them go 

back to the 

wild and find 

a mate and 

get on with 

their lives. 

Thank you 

once again, 

Jo 

Jo visiting the 

Kindy with ‘Hush’ 

the possum.

March 2012, Edition 46 Page 2 

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Next Edition: April 2012 

Contributions due by: 

Thursday 15 March, 2012 

Local stories and events are 

always welcome. Unfortunately, 

due to printing deadlines, late 

submissions can not be accepted. 

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and supported by Newlands Coal, 

Xstrata Coal Queensland as a 

service to its employees and the 

Glenden Community. 

DISCLAIMER 

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ensure the accuracy of the 

content, no responsibility will be 

accepted for misinformation. 

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Hi, I'm Keryn “The Psychic Traveller”. I am an Angel 

Intuitive and Six Sensory Practitioner. I will be visiting 

Dysart, Moranbah, and Glenden in early May through to 

June 2012. 

I’ll be delivering “Awaken Your Sixth Sense” workshop: 

Tools for Empowerment.This workshop will run on 

Sundays from 10am-3pm with 12 seats per course. 

Topics covered will be Clearing/Protection, Psychic 

Readings, Psychometry, Breath of Life Technique, 

Chakra Balancing, Invoking and working with the 

Archangels, Meditations, and much more. 

I will also be available for psychic readings and 

massage/reiki healings. My guidance is clear; I travel 

wherever Spirit guides me. So ask yourself ‘Is there 

some guidance I require in this present moment?’ 

Newlands 

Apprenticeships 

Robert Bell, Dean Gardner, Ryder Woodbine, Greg Fry and Daniel 

Champion have been given the opportunity of an apprenticeship with 

Newlands. They have all just moved to Emerald to complete 12 months of 

TAFE, we wish them the best on their long hard road ahead of them. 

We would like to wish them congratulations, we are all very proud of their 

achievements. 

Their areas of study are Robert Bell: Diesel fitter, Dean Gardner: Diesel 

fitter, Ryder Woodbine: Auto electrician, Greg Fry: Electrician and Daniel 

Champion: Electrician. 

“AWAKEN YOUR SIXTH SENSE” 

Keryn has studied and 

attended many workshops 

with International Spiritual 

Teachers. 

Doreen Virtue: 

“Angel Intuitive” Certified 

workshops. 

Sonia Choquette’s: 

Certified Workshops, “Six 

Sensory Living” “Ask your 

Guides”, “The Power of Your 

Spirit”, “True Balance”. 

Brian Weiss: 

“Many Lives Many Masters” 

workshop. 

Keryn’s experience 

spans over many years of 

working with like-minded 

people and teaching the 

tools that work. 

She incorporates these 

skills in her Workshops, 

Readings and Healing 

sessions. 

Where: - Please call or email me. 

Date: - May, June, July 

Time: - 10am to 3pm approx. 

Please wear comfortable clothes. 

Contact: - 

KERYN 0422 537 399 

psychictraveller@hotmail.com


Stakeholder Engagement Group (SEG) 

MEETING NOTICE 

Newlands Coal wishes to advise details of the upcoming 

Stakeholder Engagement Group (SEG) Meeting. 

Newlands Coal Stakeholder Engagement Group (SEG) 

Meeting #7 

4:30pm – 6:30pm 

Thursday 15 March, 2012 

Cottas, Glenden Town Club 

Attendance is limited to current SEG representatives. If you have a community matter that you would like discussed 

please contact a SEG representative. If you feel a key stakeholder group is not represented, please contact the 

Newlands Coal Environment & Community Section (details below). 

The following SEG participants are representatives of key stakeholder groups relevant to Newlands Coal and the 

Glenden Community: 

� Brenton O’Brien, Glenden Police (Emergency Services) 

� Col McLennan, Jangga Operations (Traditional Owners) 

� Don McDermid, Glenden State School (Educational Facilities) 

� Hazel Burgess, Glenden Progress Association (Community Groups) 

� Jason Podlich, Glenden State School Parents & Citizens Association (School Parents & Citizens) 

� Leigh Fordyce, Hillalong Station (Landholders) 

� Madonna McLeod, Glenden C&K Pre-Schooling Centre (Childcare / Early Education Facilities) 

� Maree Parke-Perrott, Glenden Community Health Service (Community Health) 

� Mark Crawley, Isaac Regional Council (Local Government) 

� Roger Decker, Glenden Town Club (Businesses / Clubs) 

� Sarah Robinson, Glenden Creative Arts (Arts & Culture / Community Groups) 

� TBA, Glenden Rec Centre (Recreation & Community Facilities) 

� Tristan Roberts, Dept of Environment & Resource Management (State Government / Regulators) 

The SEG is not a public forum for complaints. As per Newland Coal procedures, all complaints relating to Newlands 

Coal, must be addressed as soon as possible, through established communication channels (via key contacts 

below): 

� Shane Lynd (Town Services Superintendent) – (07) 4958 9395 re: Town Services 

� Kate Brimblecombe (Acting E&C Superintendent) – (07) 4940 5206 re: E&C compliance 

� www.xstrata.com – Xstrata Feedback Form re: general comments or suggestions 

The SEG started in 2009 and was developed to provide a forum for open discussion between representatives of 

Newlands Coal and key stakeholder groups on issues directly relating to the mine’s operations and health, safety, 

environment and community performance. It is intended to be a life of mine forum with meetings held twice per year. 

Meeting minutes are recorded and circulated to members within a week of the meeting. All actions will be document, 

tracked and discussed at the following meeting. 

Newlands Coal would like to thank the voluntary members of the SEG and their commitment to maintaining a strong 

working relationship. 

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact a SEG representative or the Newlands Coal Environment & 

Community Section. 

Newlands Coal Environment & Community Section Phone: (07) 4940 5200 

� Kate Brimblecombe – Acting Environment & Community Superintendent 

� Tim Nash – Environment & Community Advisor 

� Chris Mann – Graduate Environment & Community Advisor 

� Angela Takacs – Graduate Environment & Community Advisor


Glenden Community 

Health Centre 

Mobile Women’s Health Nurse 

The mobile Women's Health Nurse will be visiting Glenden on 

Monday the 5th of March. This clinic is for well women who are 

just wanting to have a routine pap-smear or require counselling or 

information about contraception options, incontinence, 

menopause and hormone replacement therapy. Please phone the 

Glenden Community Health Centre to make an appointment. 

Whopping Cough Vaccination for Expectant Fathers 

Because of the resurgence of whooping cough in communities 

across Australia, the free vaccination is being made available for 

all expectant or new dads, grandparents and carers of new born 

babies. Besides being a booster dose of whooping cough, this 

vaccine also contains Tetanus & Diphtheria. Please phone the 

Glenden Community Health Centre to make an appointment to 

have this vaccination. 

Ante-natal visits 

These free checks are available at the Community Health Centre 

on a share care basis with the local GP or the Mackay Base 

Hospital. The ante-natal checks are performed by qualified 

midwives, Maree or Karen. Information packs are available 

covering all aspects of ante-natal care. 

Situated next to the Ambulance 

4 Bell Place, Glenden 

Phone 4958 9821 or 0428 184 465 

Monday 8:30am -12 by appointment 

Tuesday 

Child Health Clinic 

9am - 12 noon 

1pm - 3pm 

Immunisation Clinic 

Wednesday Closed 

Thursday 

9am - 12 noon 

1pm - 3pm 

Immunisation Clinic 

*Free ante-natal checks 

by registered midwives, 

Karen or Maree 

Friday Closed 

Glenden Town Services 

Phone for an appointment. 

Please remember to 

bring your child’s 

personal health record 

book and Medicare card 

if not registered at this 

clinic. 

Phone for an appointment. 

*Children’s eyesight test 

*Children’s hearing test 

*Speech checks for 

children under 5 years 

*4 year old 

vaccinations, which can 

be given from 3 1/2 

years. 

Shane Lynd - Town Services Superintendent Phone 4958 9236 

Sharmaine Spedding - Works Coordinator Fax 4958 9117 

Kimberley Nye - Accommodation Coordinator Email GlendenTOffice@xstratacoal.com.au 

After Hours Emergency 0427 602 196 

Open Monday to Friday - 8am to 4pm 

Approved Occupants 

There appears to be some confusion circulating throughout the community in relation to the approval requirements 

which a tenant must seek for authorising visitors, family or friends who wish to stay in Newlands subsidised family 

accommodation. 

There is nothing in your Tenancy Agreement that restricts you from having family and friends visiting or holidaying 

with you on a short term basis, subject to compliance with your General Tenancy Agreement. However, should 

you wish to have family or friends reside with you at the property, for a period of time which exceeds three (3) 

months duration, you must seek written authorisation from the Town Services Office. 

A tenant is not permitted to take on boarders or to allow any person or persons to reside in Newlands subsidised 

accommodation on a permanent basis, unless otherwise approved in writing by the Town Services Office. 

Caravans and Campervans are permitted to stay at the property for periods not exceeding one (1) month duration, 

for the purpose of visitor (not worker) habitation only. 

Unlocking of Accommodation (including after hours) 

Should you inadvertently lock your keys inside your house, flat or SPQ please call Morris Corporation 

(at the cafeteria) on 4958 9229 and the duty manager will arrange to unlock. The unlocking of 

accommodation should not be referred to our maintenance contractor, RD Services.


GLENDEN 2012 

CLEAN UP AUSTRALIA DAY! 

8am – 9:30am 

Sunday 4 March, 2012 

(Weather permitting… if it isn’t raining that morning it’s going ahead!) 

Meet 8am @ Glenden Recreation Centre, Ewan Drive 

Make a difference, get involved! 

Clean-up followed by FREE BBQ BREAKFAST 

for all volunteers! 

BYO gloves, closed-in shoes & sun protection 

Children must be accompanied by an adult 

Clean up bags & bins supplied 

Registration forms to be completed at the meeting point 

This event is proudly supported by… 

Newlands Coal, Xstrata Coal Queensland 

Morris Corporation 

Isaac Regional Council 

For more information...visit www.cleanupaustraliaday.org.au or contact Newlands Coal Environment & Community Section 

(Kate Brimblecombe, Tim Nash, Chris Mann & Angela Takacs) on (07) 4940 5200


Glenden Medical Practice 

Central Queensland Health Services 

Trading as Glenden Medical Practice 

Shop 19 Town Square Glenden Qld 4743 

PO Box 100 Glenden Qld 4743 

Ph: 07 49589 25 Fax: 07 49589 831 

reception@gfmchealth.com.au 

ABN: 45 124 295 709 

New Services Available 

Glenden Medical Practice in conjunction with the Mackay Division of General Practice is excited to 

announce we will be providing a Psychologist and a Podiatrist to Glenden on a monthly basis. The 

Psychologist and Podiatrist are funded through the Department of Health and Aging ‘Rural Primary 

Health Service’ which means this will be a free service to all patients. 

Jacky Glover is the Podiatrist who will be offering basic podiatry service and assessments. 

Dr Ros Ballatine is the Psychologist who will offer help with mild to moderate mental health issues. 

These include depression, grief, anxiety and other mental health issues that will have a positive 

outcome with focussed psychological interventions. 

To obtain an appointment with the Psychologist or Podiatrist you require a referral, please make an 

appointment at the Glenden Medical Practice for Dr Dowler to complete this. 

Newlands Surface Operations 

Emergency Response 2012 

Newlands Surface Operations took delivery of two ex-RAAF Trident 

Airport Fire Tenders in December. Both tenders had spent their 

service career at the Amberley Air Force Base west of Brisbane before 

being purchased by Xstrata. If purchased new, these vehicles would 

be worth around $1.5 million each. 

The ‘Tridents’ as they are more commonly known, were built in 

Brisbane for all commercial and military airports within Australia. 

Mackay Airport still has three Tridents on the front line. Instructors 

from Mackay Airport Fire Service and the RAAF have conducted 

training to Newlands Surface Operations personnel in Operational and 

Maintenance use. 

The Tridents will be 

initially based at the 

Eastern Creek and 

Wollombi operations. 

Specifications: 

� 3.6m wide x 9.6m long and 3.9m height. 

� Water capacity of 6000L and a foam capacity of 

900L. 

� The roof monitor has a water / foam stream throw 

of 75m. 

� Has a full range of fire fighting equipment, 4 sets 

of Self Contained Breathing Apparatus and 

Hydraulic Rescue Equipment is onboard. 

Repeat Scripts 

We are experiencing a high volume of repeat script 

“without consultation” on a daily basis, therefore 

we now require 24 hours notice for all repeats. 

Please note this incurs an $11.00 fee. 

Mark Poli Operator 

Keeley Bright Operator 

Daniel Walker Operator 

Daniel Rodi Operator 

William Purdie Safety & Training Coordinator 

Mitchell Amos Serviceman 

Warren Dale Maintenance Manager 

Barry Davis Fitter 

Ross DeCastres Operator 

Michael Cockrill Graduate Mining Engineer


YOUTH WEEK 2012 

To celebrate Youth in our communities, Isaac Regional 

Council along with our dedicated Youth Ambassadors 

are organising two events in Nebo and Glenden during 

June 2012. 

Nebo: Youth Play 25-29 June 2012 

Glenden: Debutante Ball 23 June 2012. 

In addition, we are searching for any community groups 

or not-for-profit organisations who may be holding 

Youth Week events in either of our towns during the 

official Youth Week 13-22 April 2012. 

If your group or organisation is interested in organizing 

an event or fundraiser please contact Katie Moran, 

Isaac Regional Council Place Officer for Nebo and 

Glenden 0418 191 358. 

International Women’s Day 2012 

Glenden Library 

14 March 2012 10am-11am 

MAYOR VISITS GLENDEN 

Mayor Cedric Marshall will be in the Glenden 

and Nebo offices on 9 March and welcomes 

appointments from community members. 

Please contact the Glenden office on 

(07) 4958 9266 or phone 1300 ISAACS 

(1300 472 227) to make an appointment. 

Please note visits are subject to change in 

unforeseen circumstances. Please check 

www.isaac.qld.gov.au for current information. 

Join us for an International Women’s Day morning tea and raffle at the Glenden Library. 

Gold Coin Donation for morning tea supporting the charity Women for Women Organisation 

http://www.womenforwomen.org/ 

All welcome. 

If you have any questions please contact IRC Place Officer Katie Moran 0418 191 358 

DATE CHANGE FOR SCHEDULED 

ROUND TABLE MEETING 

Due to the election date for local government 

being put back to 28 April, the Glenden and 

Nebo Round Table meeting which was due to 

be held on 8 May has been tentatively 

rescheduled until 11 June, subject to 

confirmation. 

For further information or to book an 

appointment, please contact Taylor Battersby, 

Community Services Officer, on (07) 4941 

4512 or via taylor.battersby@isaac.qld.gov.au. 

EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST 

ARE YOU A NOT FOR PROFIT ORGANISATION, 

SPORTING GROUP OR CLUB? 

Isaac Regional Council is calling for expressions of 

interest from groups who require assistance with 

governance and running procedures. Free training 

for groups and their committees from experienced 

governance consultants may be available in 

Glenden during the month of April if enough 

interest is registered for the program. 

Register your interest with IRC Place Officer Katie 

Moran 0418 191 358 by the 23 rd March 2012.


Isaac Communities Come Together For Australia Day 

Towns across the Isaac region became a sea of red, white and blue as communities came 

together to celebrate Australia Day 2012. Clermont celebrated with toad races and a 

parade, whilst Middlemount encouraged people’s creativity with a bike decorating 

competition and an Aussie singalong. Dysart got into the mood with the search for Best 

Dressed Aussie, and Glenden encouraged everyone to take part in family-friendly bowls. 

On the coast, community spirit lifted celebrations at Carmila and St Lawrence whilst 

pie-eating and thong-throwing provided the general entertainment. 

Moranbah’s recently upgraded Greg Cruickshank Aquatic Centre received its first visitors when the 

annual triathlon began at 7am. Winning in the Men’s Open category was James Walsh whilst Lisa 

Beasley won the Women’s Open. The Junior Boy’s Event was taken by Tim Moody with Dion Bromley 

winning the female equivalent. Team victors were Wade Mitchell, Jill Blake and Luke Zweers for the 

Seniors and Gabby Bosnjak, Scarlett Coldrey and Darcy Semmler for the Juniors. 

In Dysart, Ian Baird won the Male Over 40 event, Ricardo Mora the Male U40, Mary Mollard the 

Female Over 40 competition, and Melissa McGann the U40. Cameron Dobie won the U12 Boys, Jack 

Foster the U17 Boys, Amelia Volpe and Emilee Burness the U12 team, and Mark Hammond and 

James Davis won the overall Team event. 

Jane Pickels received the accolade of Citizen of the Year for her continual support of Middlemount and 

surrounding communities. She is a member of many local organisations and her biggest achievement 

this year was to form and run a committee to assist families affected in the Mackenzie River floods. 

Young Citizen of the Year for the Isaac region went to Caitlin Petersen. One of Isaac’s Youth 

Ambassadors for 2011, Caitlin coaches junior basketball and encourages her fellow community to 

participate in local events such as 40 Hour Famine, Relay 4 Life, and Be Brave and Shave. 

Community Event of the Year went to the 2011 Queensland Music Festival, which saw over 3500 

people come to Moranbah Town Square for a country music spectacular. Winning Individual 

Achievement Medallions for the category of Achievement were Elizabeth McLeod, responsible for 

coordinating the Moranbah Santa Run this year, and Linda Fossey, a volunteer with Carmila SES, St 

Lawrence Fire Brigade and St Lawrence Recreation Group. 

Group Achievement Medallions were awarded to Nebo Community Development Group, whose 

recent projects have included lobbying for funding to secure a community bus and creating a local 

Roadsafe Campaign, and Robert and Tahlia Cookson for coordinating Moranbah Community Carols 

as well as their continual involvement for Moranbah Netball Association and the Oasis Life Committee. 

Neville Bell received an Individual Achievement Medallion for Sport for his work with local sporting 

clubs such as Glenden Junior Golf Club and Glenden Bowls Club. The other two recipients of this award 

were Brady Williams, a member of the Queensland Academy of Sport and the Brisbane Broncos’ Elite 

Player program; Claire Heck, recognised for her support of Middlemount Community Sports 

Association. 

Winning Achievement Medallions for Sport in the Group category were Clermont Tigers Junior 

Soccer Club Executive Committee for their dedication to the growth and development of soccer in 

Clermont, and St Lawrence Cricket Team who took out the ‘First Grade Concrete’ at the 2011 

Rockhampton Country Cricket Carnival. 

Recognised for her ingenuity in bringing the arts, in particular music, to the Middlemount community is 

Kareana Jensen who won an Individual Achievement Medallion for Culture. 

For volunteering at Nebo State School and assisting every year with Nebo Christmas Fair, Geoff 

Schubert won an Individual Achievement Certificate for Appreciation, as did Silas Kelly for his 

outstanding efforts in providing social activities for the youth of Clermont. 

Clermont District Education Group received a Group Achievement Certificate for Appreciation for 

their avid support towards building long-term sustainability and creating a diversity of skills in Clermont. 

And Clermont Bush Pigs Rugby Union Club received a Group Achievement Certificate for 

Participation for their generous and continual support to various charities and organisations. 

Special Mention to Nebo Museum, whose 10 th annual Poets Smoko attracted record numbers this year, 

and Jaime Voigt, who works tirelessly to improve education for young children in the Nebo area.


2012 Australia Day Awards 

Nebo and Glenden 

Nebo and Glenden residents celebrated “What’s Great” about Australia on the 26 

January at the Glenden Bowls Club. Isaac Regional Council CEO Mark Crawley was 

the MC for the day with Area 1 Councillor Dale Appleton presenting the awards. Joanne Coyne led the 

National Anthem singing with everyone joining in true Aussie spirit. Marcelle Hare, the Glenden IRC 

Youth Ambassador spoke fondly of why it’s great to be Australian, and we thank Marcelle and the Deb 

Ball fundraisers for the delicious lunchtime BBQ. The Glenden Bowls Club hosted a family fun Bowls 

Competition and a great time was had by all. Congratulations to all our Glenden and Nebo nominees 

and award winners. 

Glenden and Nebo nominees and award winners 

Back: Neville Bell, Anne Stuart, Ann Oakes, 

Joanne Coyne, Geoff Shubert, Rodney Lencz. 

Front: Renae Wilkinson, Marcelle Hare, Lachlan Burgess. 

Joanne, Ann and Anne were congratulated for their awards by Cr Dale Appleton. Marcelle reminds us why we should be proud 

to be Australian. 

Wes Moran, Shanda Hare and 

Emrys Powell enjoy the lunch 

after a game of Bowls.


Glenden Library Weekly Activities: 

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday 

9.30am - 10.30am 

Baby Bounce 

Ages up to 5 years 

2.30pm - 3.30pm 

Research Assist 

School Age 

2.30pm - 3.30pm 


School Age 

3.00pm - 4.00pm 

Junior Bookclub 

Ages 10 to 17 

9.30am - 10.30am 

Storytime 


2.30pm - 3.30pm 


School Age 

2.30pm - 3.30pm 

Craft Activities 

All Ages 

Local company takes celebrating their staff to next level 

9:30am - 10:30am 

Storytime 


2.30pm - 3.30pm 


School Age 

Birthdays at one local business just got a whole lot better with the announcement staff will be entitled to extra paid 

leave for their special day. Queensland Country took the extraordinary step of gifting their staff with an extra day of paid 

leave as part of a broader initiative to reward and recognise staff. 

Queensland Country CEO Aileen Cull said while recent staff survey results were considered some of the best for a 

workplace there was always room to do more. “We wanted to introduce something that all staff could celebrate at an 

individual level, and Birthdays are the perfect occasion to do that,” she explained. 

Further to the Birthday leave, staff are now also encouraged to participate in a reward and recognition program called 

‘Share The Love’. “While our culture is underpinned by treating staff with equality, it’s also important that we celebrate 

exceptional performance. ‘Share the Love’ encourages staff to recognise their colleagues for outstanding effort,” she 

explained. 

The paid Birthday leave is on top of an already generous five weeks annual leave and is available to all staff who have 

successfully completed their three to six month probation period. Queensland Country is also recognised as an employer 

of choice for women, one of only 19 businesses in Queensland with this honour. 

Giant Pumpkins - Time to Sow 

Now is the time for all those entrants in this year’s Clermont Show - 

the Isaac Region’s Show - to get their pumpkin seeds planted and 

start planning how to grow their record breaking pumpkins. 

Show Committee Chairman, David Keene, advises that more than 40 

nomination packs, which include giant pumpkin seeds and growing 

instructions, have already been sold throughout the region. 

“This is one area of the show where anyone from anywhere in the 

Isaac Region can become involved in their local show. Schools, 

commercial businesses, home gardeners, or professional farmers all 

have what it takes to compete - a small area of land, access to 

modern technology and a desire to present the Isaac region to the 

rest of Australia as a great place to grow. What better way than to 

produce a record breaking pumpkin with your name on it!” 

Competition organiser, John Burnett 

advises that there are still plenty of seed 

packs available for anyone who missed 

out at last year’s show. Fiona James, at 

Elders Clermont will be able to supply 

your needs, but it is important to get 

active now, as it takes approximately 

100 days to produce a giant pumpkin. 

The Queensland record stands at over 

300 kg, but with good planning and the 

right weather, anything is possible. 

Good luck to all growers! 

For more information please contact 

Fiona James 4983 1388, 

Melinda Nicholas 4983 3023 or 

Jan Burnett 4983 5175.


Petula Clark 

The Boy From Oz 

Glenden Progress Association 

Date: Sunday 4th Mar 2012 7:30pm 

Prices: Admission $62 | $55 Concession | $52.50 

Friend of MECC | $52.50 Groups 6+ 

The Legendary Film and theatre music star and two-time Grammy 

Award Winner Petula Clark returns for an Australian Tour in March 

2012, proudly presented by ATA All Star Artists. 

Date: Friday 16th Mar 8:00pm, 

Saturday 17 th Mar 2.00pm/8.00pm 

Prices: $44 Adult | $39 Friend of MECC | $34 

Pensioner $34 High school | $29 Child 

U12 | $39 Group 10+ $124 Family Pass 

(2A & 2C) 

The Boy From Oz tells the dazzling and heart- breaking story of the 

great Australian entertainer and larger than life showman, Peter Allen. 

From humble beginnings growing up in 1950’s Australian bush town, 

Armidale, to his meteoric rise to fame as an international star. Peter 

Allen’s chance encounter with Judy Garland in the 1960’s changed 

the course of his life forever. 

Dirty Rotten Scoundrels 

Date: 30th Mar 2012 11:00am 

Prices: $30 Adult | $$25 Concession | $20 Conservatorium 

Member $15 Student | $15 

Child 

Dirty Rotten Scoundrels (the musical) is based on the 1988 film of the 

same name, which starred Steve Martin and Michael Caine. Set in 

modern times, this is a riotous comedy about two con artists who ply 

their trade on the French Riviera. Their escapades make for a great 

night of entertainment. 

Sesame Street: Elmo's World Tour 

Date: 31st Mar 2012 10:00am 

Prices: $29.90 Admission 

Come along with Elmo and the Sesame Street gang as they circle the 

globe in this all-singing, all-dancing stage show touring Australia in 

2012. Abby Cadabby, Big Bird, Grover, Zoe, Cookie Monster and 

Elmo use the letters of the alphabet to navigate a voyage through 

imagination that sees the gang visiting China, Zambia, France, India 

and Australia! Elmo and his friends have fun learning how people 

sing and dance and say hello in different places, but things don’t go to 

plan when Cookie Monster eats a letter of the alphabet. 

Can Abby Cadabby find the right spell to help? Along the way, 

audiences will also delight in hearing a sensational tale from The 

Count and will help some back-packing rubber-duckies find a place to 

stay with Bert and Ernie. 

QUEEN’S SILVER JUBILEE 

Glenden Progress Association are 

interested in holding a “street party” for 

the Queen’s Silver Jubilee on Sunday 

June 10 th at the Glenden Town Square. 

Please contact either Heather 4958 9976 

or Hazel 4958 9959 with your ideas. 

Tell us what you think. 

Everyone could bring a plate to share, 

have games, jumping castle for the 

kids…... 

Please give us your suggestions. 

ST PATRICKS DAY BINGO 

SUNDAY 18 TH MARCH 

COTTAS 1.00PM 

HYPNOTIST MARK ANTHONY 

Hypnotist Mark Anthony is an Internal 

Stage Hypnotist. Renowned as being 

one of ‘Australia’s Leading Hypnotists’, 

Mark Anthony travels Australia extensively 

with his Comedy Hypnosis State 

Shows. 

Mark uses the audience members in his 

hypnosis show. His comedy hypnosis 

show is the only production where you 

can see the show and also be in it. With 

volunteers from the audience, Mark has 

every day people doing hilarious 

sketches on state that will have the whole 

crowd laughing. 

Come along for dinner and a show at the 

Glenden Town Club on Friday 9th March 2012. 

Dinner starts at 7pm at Cottas Restaurant. 

$50 per person for a two-course meal and show. 

Book and pay for tickets by 

Tuesday 6th March at the Town Club. 

This is an adult show. 

For more information please call Hazel 4958 9959. 

ATTENTION – OVER 40 YEAR OLDS!!! 

Would you like to do low-impact 

aerobics? Or do exercises at your own 

pace? 

Please leave your name, phone number 

and preferred day and time with Hazel 

4958 9959.

March 2012, Edition 46 Page 

Who said twos’ company 

but three is a crowd??? 

National Dewatering Sponsors Golf Day 

March the 3rd 

8:00am shotgun start 

3 person 18 hole Ambrose event 

BBQ supplied at the end of the game 

Great prizes to be won 

$15 per player 

Please nominate prior to 25/02/12. 

Late nominations will be accepted on the 

day prior to 7:45am. 

Call Danny Sellen on 0447 061 611 

or place your name on the nomination 

sheet at the Glenden Golf Club. 

With thanks to 

National Dewatering Services 

for their contribution. 

You don’t have to be a golfer to play, 

just come and enjoy the day!!! 

Glenden Junior 

Soccer Club 

2012 Sign On Day 

Tuesday 27th March 

3:30pm - 4:30pm 

Maddern Oval 

For girls and boys aged 4 years & up 

Season Commences Tuesday 1st May 

For more information please contact 

Faith Wells 0458 406 035 or 

Liesel Barr 0431 876 098 

GLENDEN 

BOTTLE TREE 

BOWLS CLUB 

January Monthly medal results from 

Saturday 28.1.12 

1 st IAN GARDNER 5 Points 

2 nd NEVILLE BELL 4 points 

3 rd WADE CRANSTON 3 Points 

4 th MEL ADAMS 2 Points 

5 th JAMIE ADAMS 1 Point 

MINI 

MARKETS 

A mini market in front of the 

Glenden Bottletree Bowls Club 

will be held on Monday 12th March. 

Stalls will include green grocer, 

mobile meats, herbs and plants.


Is Your Business or Community Group Listed? 

A Time To Remember 

Portrait Photography & Gifts 

(M) 0417 452 302 

shaegall@hotmail.com 

Amway 

Kristin Dellaway 

Homecare, Wellbeing, Beauty 

Products, Jewelry and more. 

(H) 4950 8954 

(M) 0408 785 951 

Avon 

Debbie Saunders 

(H) 4950 8990 

(M) 0408 156 305 

bndsaunders@bigpond.com 

Café Dieci 

Opening Hours 

Mon, Tues, Wed, Fri: 9am-4pm 

Thurs: 9am - 5pm 

Sat: 9am - 1pm 

Sun: Closed 

C&K Glenden Preschooling Centre 

Tel: 4958 9304 

D.A.E. Sports Training 

Qualified Personal Training & Sports 

Trainer: David Evans 

(M) 0438 105 417 

(H) 4959 2388 

davo_evans@hotmail.com 

Essential Additions 

Bags, bags & more bags 

Cherie Townsend 

(H) 4958 9861 

(M) 0408 156 621 

FIT in2 Life 

Personal Training, Lifestyle Coaching 

Contact Tegan on 

(M) 0439 317 391 

Glenden Amateur Swim Club 

5pm Thursday nights in season 

Glenden Auto and Diesel Repairs 

Tel: 4950 8912 

(M) 0409 618 438 

*For all machinery servicing/repairs 

*Approved roadworthy station 

*Service and repair Lease cars 

Glenden Auto Electrics & Air 

Conditioning 

Tel: 4958 9988 

Fax: 4958 9944 

Auto Electrical repairs, spares, 

accessories. Airconditioning service/ 

repairs. Golf Carts. 

Glenden Bowls Club 

Contact Neville Bell 

Tel: 4958 9249 

Glenden Community Health Centre 

4 Bell Place, Glenden 

Tel: 4958 9821 

Glenden Creative Arts 

For all enquiries contact 

Charlotte Smith or visit centre 

(M) 0400 728 515 

Glenden Dental 

Tel: 4958 9784 

Glenden Fuel & Mechanical 

*Service Station 4958 9132 

Monday to Sunday 5:30am - 8:30pm 

*Café 4950 8343 

Monday to Friday 

10am - 2pm & 4:30pm - 8:30pm 

Saturday 10am - 8:30pm 

*Workshop 4958 9600 

Monday to Friday: 7am - 5pm 

Glenden Gecko Playgroup 

Every Friday during school term 

9.30-11.30am at Golf Club 

Local Contact is Juliette 

Tel: 4958 9315 

Glenden Hardware and Rural 

Monday-Friday: 6:30am - 5pm 

Saturday: 10am - 12noon 

Tel: 4958 9080 

(M) 0408 776 006 

Glenden Horse Riders Assoc 

Contact Stephen Scott 

(M) 0438 675 049 

Glenden Library 


Tel: 4958 9266 

Glenden Medical Practice 


Closed for lunch from 12 - 1pm 

Tel: 4958 9258 

reception@gfmchealth.com.au 

Glenden Motel 

Tel: 4958 9288 

Glenden Motocross Association 

Contact Paul McMartin 

Tel: 4950 8008 

(M) 0400 551 898 

Glenden Pharmacy 

Tel: 4950 8000 

Monday to Friday: 8:30am - 5pm 

Glenden Pioneer 

glendenpioneer@bigpond.com 

Glenden Pony Club 

Contact Jamie-Lee Crew 

(M) 0400 786 586 

Glenden Post Office 


Tel: 4958 9252 

Glenden Progress Association 

Contact Hazel Burgess 

Tel: 4958 9959 

Glenden Recreation Centre 

Contact Tegan 

Tel: 4958 9839 

Glenden Social Fishing Club 

Contact Jarrod Sampson 

(M) 0418 688 054 

Glenden Squash Services 

Racquets, Grips, Restrings 

Contact George Sweeney 

Tel: 4958 9971 

(M) 04589 849 400 

Glenden State School 

Tel: 4964 2333 

Glenden Town Services 


Tel: 4958 9236 

After hours emergency 

(M) 0427 602 196 

Herbalife 

Contact Wendy Western 

(H) 4958 9836 

(M) 0428 589 836 

I Have CRAFT! 

Contact Rosanna Meaney 

Quilt patterns, pre-cut applique 

shapes. Accuquilt Go! & more 

(M) 0429 931 542 

ihavecraft@bigpond.com 

www.ihavecraft.com 

ISAAC Regional Council 

Glenden Office 4958 9266 

JLM Complete Cleaning 

Carpet cleaning, upholstery cleaning, 

vacate cleaning, contract cleaning - 

Residential and commercial 

Jamie Morrissey 

(M) 0417 854 694 

jlmcompletecleaning@bigpond.com 

Lorikeets Restaurant 

Tel: 4958 9288 

Moranbah & District Support 

Services 

Tel: 4941 5164 

Neways Distributor 

Katherine Harris 

(M) 0417 631 583 

Nth Qld Crafts Chris Ruston 

Wide range of craft supplies 

www.nthqldcraft.com 

Tel: 4958 9217 

Picture Framing 

Photos, Prints, Collages & 3D 

Claire Walsh 

(H) 4950 8963 

(M) 0428 544 771 

Qld Country Credit Union 

Open Monday to Friday 

Tel: 4958 9533 

Renae’s Gel-ous About Nails 

Biosculpture Gel Nails, Organicspa 

Skin Care. For all your Waxing, 

Tinting, Gel Nails, Manicures, 

Pedicures, Massage, Facials 

(M) 0409 701 051 

Rest Time Sheets 

www.resttimesheets.spaces.live.com 

Rural Family Support Worker 

ruralfam@moranbah.net.au 

Tel: 4941 5164 

Shari’s Handmade Beaded 

Jewellery and Fascinators 

Fascinators, necklaces, bracelets, 

earrings, clips, headbands. 

For sale at Glenden Post Office. 

Tel: 4958 9806 

(M) 0413 040 753 

Snocone & Popcorn Machine Hire 

Jamie Morrissey 0417 854 694 

Southern Cross Sheds Centre 

West 

Sheds, hangers, arenas, barns, rural, 

industrial, mining, residential 

Tel: 4950 8140 

S.S.A.A. Glenden 

Contact Ken Preisig 

(M) 042 949 5566 

St Paul’s Anglican Church 

Father Don Ford 

Tel: 4952 3010 

Time 2 Dance 

With Natalie Midgley 

Tel: 4958 9763 

(M) 0427 837 458 

Top End Tanks 

Quality water tanks made in Glenden. 

Round or slimline available. 

Tel: 4850 8140 

Trizzy Dancewear & Gifts 

Dance uniforms, shoes and gifts. 

Tel Trina: 4950 8921 

Tel Liz: 4958 9862 

Tupperware 

Contact Fiona Hansen 

Tel: 4958 9301 

(M) 0438 732 605 

Wiltwood Hair 


Tuesday and Thursday night by 

appointment only 

Tel: 4958 9900


The horse trail ride from 

Glenden to Lake Elphinstone 

has been postponed until 

further notice. 

Contact Rebecca Sharp for further 

information on 

0429 057 275. 

Community Notice Board 

Velvetblu Ragdolls kittens 

for sale 

$750 each 

Blue point, blue mitted, red and cream 

bicolour. 

All come desexed, vet checked, vaccinated, 

parasite treated, 1kg of hill science diet and 

a mini album. 

Phone Tania 4950 8976 or Steve on 

0402355748 for further information. 

The Retreat Hotel is holding a fundraiser called 

“Heart for Hartley” 

on the 24 th March. 

Fundraising is for a young local girls ongoing cancer treatment, with all 

money from the day going directly to Hartley and her family. 

The organisers are looking for local companies to attend the charity 

auction on the day. Tables are available for sale, including a bar tab 

and buffet dinner. Items to be auctioned include sporting memorabilia, 

music memorabilia, gift baskets/hampers, alcohol and more. 

To book a table please contact 

Hannah Berck, Promotions Manager 

Ambassador & Retreat Hotels 

4953 3233 

0420 989 522 

To my dear husband 

Alan 

Happy 40th 

Wedding Anniversary 

March 18th 

Love Always 

Hazel XX 

POSITION VACANT 

Cleaners wanted at Glenden State School 

Starting as soon as possible. 

Temporary with the possibility for future 

permanency 

20 – 30 hours per week, split shift 

Contact: Charlene Hensley 

A/Business Services Manager 4964 2333 

The Glenden Arts Council organises many 

exciting shows and cultural activities for the 

residents of Glenden. 

Come along and share your ideas. 

8th March 2012, 5pm 

at Cottas (outside area) 

Carpet / upholstery - Cleaning every Tuesday. 

PET MINDING 

Are you going 

away? 

Do you need 

someone to mind 

your pet/s whilst 

away? 

If so, please call 

Sarah on 

0448 740 403 

Private house, unit, flat - Cleaning every Wednesday. 

Mobile: 0417854694 

Email: jlmcompletecleaning@bigpond.com 

Carpet/upholstery cleaning, tile & grout cleaning, vacate cleaning, builders 

clean-ups, contract cleaning, office cleaning…


Glenden Pony Club 

Come and join 

our great club! 

Membership fees are: 

Riding members: 

$90 per year 

Pedestrian Equestrian: 

$90 per year 

Non riding social members: 

$25 per year 

Interested new members please 

contact Jaime-Lee Crew, on 

0400 706 586. 

Glenden Geckos Playgroup 

When: Friday 9:30am - 11:30am 

(during school term) 

Where: Glenden Golf Club 

Who: Children from birth to 5 years of age & 

their parents/caregivers/guardian 

What to bring: Plate of food to share, hat to wear, 

own plastic bowl 

What do we do: Have fun playing, including activities 

such as art and craft, music/singing, 

sharing stories and lots of free play. 

We also provide a support network for 

parents and caregivers. 

Please come and help ensure that a playgroup 

affiliated with the Playgroup Association of 

Queensland continues to exist in Glenden. 

For more information contact: Juliette on 4958 9315 

or Playgroup Association of Qld on 1800 171 882. 

Hope to see you there. 

Monday 

Art 

9am - 2:30pm 

Wednesday 

Card Making and 

Scrapbooking 

9:30am - 2:30pm 

Glenden Creative 

Arts Timetable 

Tuesday 

Sewing 

9am - 2:30pm 

Thursday 

Sewing (adult only) 

9am - 2:30pm 

Sewing 6:30pm - 9pm 

Please enquire at the 

Glenden Recreation Centre 

Bike helmets and lockable chains available with hire. 

Glenden Motocross Association 

Ph: (07) 49508 008 

The Glenden Motocross Associations monthly meeting will now 

be held on the first Tuesday of each month, 7:30pm at the Town 

Club, all welcome. 

New Members Welcome - $60 single $80 family 

Paul McMartin – President 0400 551 898 

Shaun Etheridge – Secretary 0413 800 039 

Aaron Blackburn – Treasurer 0428 983 146 

Please note: It is part of our requirements with the Isaac Shire 

Council and our insurance company that the premises are 

locked. Anyone found cutting fences or damaging property will be 

reported to Police and charged. 

Mothers Group 

Next Meeting 

Wednesday 

7 March 

Next Meeting 

Tuesday 

6 March 

Glenden’s mothers Group meets every Wednesday from 

10am to 12noon. 

All welcome, newborns to 5 years of age. 

Come and play and meet new friends, a social morning 

tea with other mums. Please bring Hat and sunscreen, 

and a plate of food to share 

For more details please phone Trish: 04 09 265 207 or 

Michelle: 04 27 007 913 

New Members Welcome $20 Family Membership 

$10 Single Membership 

Meeting: 7pm at the Town Club, first Wednesday of Month 

Jarrod Sampson – President 0418 688 054 

Russell Noon – Publicity Officer 0427 602 011 

Glenden Bottletree 

Bowls Club 

For all enquiries please contact 

Neville Bell on 4958 9249 

John Godfrey on 4958 9180 

What’s on at 

Glenden Library? 

Come and along and join the fun.: 

Junior Bookclub Baby Bounce 

Library Assist Book Activities


Cost per class $6 Back to Back Classes $10 

Classes are being held at the Glenden Rec Centre 

Friday Boxing is held at the Glenden Pool 

New Classes for 

2012 

Fit in2 life Personal Training 

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 

5:45am Bootcamp Circuit 

9:00am Fitness Test Cycle Boxing Cycle Boxing 8am 

Bootcamp 

9:45am Pump Lower Body 

Workout 

6:00pm Cycle Bootcamp 

or Road 

Run 

Upper Body 

Workout 

Boxing Pump 

Circuit Water 

Running 

ANZAC DAY 

Glenden 

25 April 2012 

The Glenden community will be conducting an ANZAC Day Dawn Service and a Wreath 

Laying Service in Glenden on the 25th April 2012. A full program and times will be 

published in April’s edition of the Glenden Pioneer. 

Anyone wishing to be involved in the day’s ceremony or wanting to order 

a wreath, please contact Tony or Shari Armstrong on 

0413 040 753 

0417 611 262 

4958 9806

Glenden Pioneer

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