September Newsletter - Glenden
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<strong>Glenden</strong><br />
Community newsletter<br />
<strong>September</strong>, 2012<br />
newlands nature refuge<br />
On Wednesday 8 August,<br />
Frank mills and Kate markham<br />
from the Department of<br />
environment & Heritage<br />
protection (DeHp) visited<br />
the Newlands Nature refuge<br />
(NNr). Frank is a Senior Nature<br />
refuge Office (& NNr project<br />
Officer) from rockhampton<br />
and Kate is a Nature refuge<br />
Officer from brisbane. the day<br />
was very successful and both<br />
Frank and Kate were impressed<br />
with the status of the Newlands<br />
Nature refuge and the depth<br />
of monitoring that had been<br />
undertaken.<br />
Newlands Coal was given<br />
Commonwealth permission to<br />
open cut mine the Wollombi pit<br />
in 2006. this approval required<br />
Newlands Coal to establish an<br />
offset for the loss of a cleared<br />
brigalow (Acacia harpophylla)<br />
vegetation community.<br />
Newlands Coal decided to<br />
manage this offset through a<br />
Nature refuge.<br />
the Newlands Nature refuge<br />
covers 4,431ha comprising<br />
of two zones (A & b). Zone A<br />
covers 721ha and is the offset<br />
area for the Wollombi clearing.<br />
Zone b (3,710ha) encompasses<br />
zone A and includes extensive<br />
areas of brigalow regrowth.<br />
this area offers a source for<br />
potential additional offsets<br />
for any future disturbance<br />
activities at Newlands.<br />
the Newlands Nature refuge<br />
provides a valuable biodiversity<br />
asset to the region. An<br />
environmental management<br />
program has been developed to<br />
ensure sustainable management<br />
of the area. Key components to<br />
the program are:<br />
• restricting access to the<br />
area;<br />
• restricting and managing<br />
access of non native<br />
animals (eg: cattle);<br />
• prohibiting surface mining<br />
activities;<br />
• Controlling pests and<br />
weeds species; and<br />
• extensive and continual<br />
flora and fauna monitoring<br />
studies.<br />
Newlands Coal is not permitted<br />
to undertake open cut activities<br />
within the Nature refuge,<br />
however, underground mining<br />
and exploration activities are<br />
permitted. the Newlands<br />
Northern Underground<br />
extension (NUGX) is currently<br />
undertaking gas drainage<br />
and exploration works within<br />
the area. these activities are<br />
strictly monitored and only<br />
the minimal area is disturbed.<br />
Sites are rehabilitated<br />
as soon as possible and<br />
monitored to ensure successful<br />
reestablishment occurs.<br />
more information?<br />
For more information about<br />
the Newlands Nature refuge<br />
or any other Newlands Coal<br />
e&C matter, please contact a<br />
member of the Newlands Coal<br />
environment & Community<br />
Department on (07) 4940 5200<br />
– trevor Spedding, Kate French,<br />
Cassandra Johnston, Chris mann,<br />
Angela Olsen or tim bourke.<br />
more information about the<br />
Department of environment &<br />
Heritage protection’s Nature<br />
refuges program is available<br />
at http://www.ehp.qld.gov.au/<br />
ecosystems/nature-refuges/the_<br />
nature_refuges_program.html
Community newsletter<br />
<strong>September</strong>, 2012 1<br />
tree Planting at <strong>Glenden</strong> state school<br />
On Wednesday 1 August,<br />
Angela Olsen, Graduate<br />
environment & Community<br />
Advisor from Newlands<br />
Coal visited <strong>Glenden</strong> State<br />
School to assist the Year 3<br />
students plant trees around<br />
the school oval as part of<br />
National tree Day activities.<br />
the trees provided by<br />
Newlands Coal were of<br />
particular significance to<br />
<strong>Glenden</strong> State School as<br />
they were trees that the<br />
high school students had<br />
propagated in the Newlands<br />
Coal greenhouse during 2011<br />
as part of the r.I.O (resources,<br />
Infrastructure and Operations)<br />
program activities. the trees<br />
included a mix of native bottle<br />
tree and eucalypt species<br />
which should handle the<br />
conditions of the area nicely.<br />
Angela and the Newlands<br />
Coal environment &<br />
Community Department<br />
would like to thank principal<br />
Cameron Wayman,<br />
Groundskeeper Sue Shaw,<br />
Year 3 teacher Shannon Wright<br />
and all of the Year 3 students<br />
for their active assistance<br />
and enthusiasm in making<br />
National tree Day at <strong>Glenden</strong><br />
State School a great success.<br />
Questions or more<br />
information?<br />
For more information contact<br />
the Newlands environment and<br />
Community Department on<br />
(07) 4940 5200 – trevor<br />
Spedding, Kate French,<br />
Cassandra Johnston, Chris<br />
mann, Angela takacs or tim<br />
bourke. For more information<br />
about National tree Day visit<br />
the planet Ark website at<br />
www.treeday.planetark.org
Community newsletter<br />
<strong>September</strong>, 2012 2<br />
<strong>Glenden</strong> Gladiators<br />
Complete triathlon<br />
three <strong>Glenden</strong> residents, Kerrina<br />
Watters, megan Napier and<br />
michelle Sweeney travelled<br />
to Yeppoon to compete in<br />
the mercure Capricorn resort<br />
Ironman 70.3 triathlon on the<br />
19th of August 2012. the event<br />
consists of a 1.9km Swim, 90km<br />
bike ride and 21.1km run. Over<br />
745 individuals and 47 teams<br />
competed in the event, including<br />
20 professional triathlon athletes.<br />
the Gladiators finished 6th in<br />
the women’s team’s category;<br />
Kerrina completed the ocean<br />
swim in 30 minutes, megan<br />
finished the bike ride in just over<br />
3 hours and michelle ended the<br />
race with the half marathon in a<br />
little over 2 ¼ hours, finishing in a<br />
total time of 6 hours.<br />
the experience of participating<br />
in such an event was a little<br />
daunting, but watching and<br />
competing against so many<br />
dedicated athletes was an<br />
amazing experience.<br />
upcoming events<br />
september<br />
1 First day of Spring<br />
2 Fathers Day<br />
4 Happy birthday peter<br />
rabbit at meCC<br />
5 <strong>Glenden</strong> Fishing Club<br />
7pm<br />
8 mmCp Grease at<br />
meCC<br />
21 Last day of School –<br />
term 3<br />
26 Dorothy the Dinosaur’s<br />
beach party at meCC<br />
october<br />
1 public Holiday –<br />
Queens birthday<br />
3 <strong>Glenden</strong> Fishing Club<br />
7pm<br />
8 School resumes – term 4<br />
Billy Cart Derby!<br />
A committee meeting<br />
will be held at Cotters<br />
monday the 3rd of Sept at 6.30pm<br />
All people interested please attend<br />
please contact Dave baker for all enquiries.<br />
email: djbaker@xstratacoal.com.au<br />
phone: (07) 4940 5621
Community newsletter<br />
<strong>September</strong>, 2012 3<br />
Bowls Club<br />
August 18th saw the bowls Club hold a 1 day, Associate triples<br />
event. 10 teams entered the 3 game event, kicking off with a bacon<br />
and egg breakfast. 30 players enjoyed a beautiful clear day (sunburn<br />
arms, legs and faces were a common factor at the end of the day),<br />
with 4 interstate players enjoying the bowls Club facilities. trevor<br />
and Annette O’brien, (Adelaide) enjoyed the event that much they<br />
said they will fly up next year just to play here again). this event was<br />
our first official outing for our new mats, kindly sponsored by bIS<br />
Industries. As the draw would have it, 4 teams went into the final<br />
round undefeated, and all were playing against each other.<br />
After a close finish coming down to the final bowl on the final end,<br />
we found our winners to be Shannon Gardner, Sheila Wright & Laurie<br />
Wright (granddaughter & grandparents combination). 2nd placing<br />
went to ron burt, Helen theabold and emrys powell, with 3rd to Don<br />
Watson, Dave baker & Han Ditzel. All who played had a great day<br />
and are looking forward to the next event. thanks to Amber Adams<br />
and her staff, and all the helpers who work on the breakfast, lunch<br />
and greens surrounds. All made for a great day.<br />
A close fought Final in the 2 bowl men’s triples was fought out on<br />
Sunday 19th August. ron burt, emrys powell and brenton O’brien<br />
fought back from 11-3 down hitting the lead with 4 ends to go. the<br />
final 4 ends were very close with teams trading shots through out,<br />
until George Sweeney, Wayne Stockill and Ian Gardner regained<br />
the lead and held it for a 1 shot win 22-21.<br />
the mixed pairs finalists have been decided, with Don Watson and<br />
Amber Adams to play Alan maddern and Shannon Gardner, date<br />
yet to be confirmed. Shannon is gunning for her 4th Club title of<br />
2012 after winning the Singles, pairs and triples titles so far.<br />
the mixed Fours are still in progress with Semi Finals to be played.<br />
<strong>September</strong> 21 & 22 will see the maddern brothers Invitational<br />
mixed Fours being held. Anyone wishing to play in this event<br />
should contact the Games Director to put their name down. this is<br />
a 2 day event and is sure to be a beauty. rSVp from invited players<br />
close soon and spare positions will be filled by the first in and paid<br />
gets a spot in the draw.<br />
Good luck to the bowler having a go at District Champion of Champion<br />
events, great to see <strong>Glenden</strong> bowlers putting our club out there.<br />
Billy Cart Derby update<br />
the Billy Cart Derby will now be full steam ahead as we have<br />
just been notified that we have Public liability for the day.<br />
We still need to form a committee and a meeting will be held on monday 3rd <strong>September</strong><br />
6:30pm at Cotters. If you are interested in joining the committee please come along. there is<br />
still a lot to organise so we need as many volunteers as possible. We also need sponsors for<br />
the kids as this is what the day is for.<br />
the billy Cart Derby will be run under the town Club banner and we would like to thank<br />
morris Corporation as they have agreed to donate the food for race day.<br />
please if you have any queries come to the meeting and have your say, or email me at<br />
djbaker@xstratacoal.com.au<br />
Fathers keep building. We want this to happen in mid-October if possible!<br />
<strong>Glenden</strong> Pioneer<br />
Contact Details<br />
<strong>Glenden</strong> Pioneer email:<br />
glendenpioneer@xstratacoal.com.au<br />
next edition: october 2012<br />
Contributions due by:<br />
monday, 15 october 2012<br />
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Community newsletter<br />
<strong>September</strong>, 2012 4<br />
<strong>Glenden</strong> C&K outdoor learning environment official unveiling<br />
& naidoc celebrations - 2nd August, 2012<br />
thanks to the ladies from<br />
the isaac regional Council,<br />
we held our very own, Qld<br />
Arts Council: indigenous<br />
Photographic exhibition<br />
entitled ‘laura festival in<br />
focus’.<br />
the <strong>Glenden</strong> State School<br />
choir, which contained many<br />
of the staff’s children and<br />
centre siblings performed<br />
some outstanding songs and<br />
christened our brand new stages.<br />
their rendition of One<br />
Directions’ hit song was by far a<br />
crowd favourite!<br />
All of our special prep and<br />
primary School friends,<br />
along with their families and<br />
teachers came to see and<br />
experience our wonderful new<br />
playgrounds. No-one wanted<br />
to return to big School!<br />
Kellie perren & trudy brook from<br />
C & K Central officially opened<br />
the traditional Indigenous<br />
meeting Areas, whilst Kenny<br />
Dodd and his family from<br />
the birri people performed a<br />
blessing of the yard ceremony<br />
and entertained the crowd with<br />
traditional indigenous dancing<br />
and dreamtime stories. the<br />
children enjoyed participating in<br />
these activities and were amazed<br />
by the waterfalls and the dance<br />
troop!<br />
to reece...<br />
I never knew about<br />
happiness;<br />
I didn’t think dreams came<br />
true;<br />
I couldn’t believe in love,<br />
Until I finally met you.<br />
HAppY 10tH WeDDING<br />
ANNIVerSArY<br />
FOr 8 <strong>September</strong><br />
Love you always,<br />
Liz<br />
Happy<br />
6th Birthday wyatt Bell<br />
From Dad, mum, robert, Chelsea & lauren<br />
xxx<br />
Happy 20th wedding<br />
Anniversary neville &<br />
Kerrianne Bell<br />
For the 19th september
Community newsletter<br />
<strong>September</strong>, 2012 5<br />
<strong>Glenden</strong> C&K<br />
enrolment Process<br />
We have had several enquiries<br />
about our enrolment process of<br />
late, so we have decided to be<br />
more pro-active in providing this<br />
information to our families and<br />
the community, to clear up any<br />
misconceptions. the government<br />
provides all services with a very<br />
strict enrolment process which<br />
we must follow when enrolling<br />
children into the centre. We<br />
apologise for the lengthy wait<br />
some of you have experienced,<br />
however it has been completely<br />
out of our control.<br />
every placement has been<br />
considered via the ‘enrolment<br />
priority list’, by current vacancies<br />
and age/ratios. During the June/<br />
July school holidays, many<br />
families left town, creating<br />
vacancies within the centre<br />
and we were able to fill these<br />
vacancies immediately based<br />
on the priority list. the birth – 3<br />
room is creating the majority<br />
of the wait as the ratio and<br />
maximum group size is drastically<br />
smaller than the Kindergarten<br />
room. Our centre is at 100%<br />
capacity in bOtH rooms and<br />
there are still 15 families on the<br />
waiting list, 14 of them for the<br />
birth-3 room. So far Hayley and<br />
I have placed every child who<br />
has been on the wait list prior to<br />
June 2012.<br />
We have been in discussions<br />
with C & K and Newlands about<br />
the future of the service and<br />
hopefully we will be able to<br />
increase our maximum group<br />
size in the near future, however<br />
we please ask that you be<br />
patient while we try and source<br />
solutions. please see below for<br />
an explanation of the enrolment<br />
procedure:<br />
• The Birth-3 Room has 3 staff<br />
and the maximum we can have<br />
in this room is 13. this being<br />
no more than 8 under the age<br />
of 2 and 5 aged 2 -3 years. the<br />
ratio is 4 children to 1 staff for<br />
under 2’s and 5 children to<br />
1 staff for children aged<br />
2-3. this is how we get our<br />
maximum group of 13 per day.<br />
• The children who have already<br />
turned 3, 4 and turning 5 this<br />
year are in the Kindergarten<br />
room. this room has 24<br />
children with 2 staff as the<br />
ratio is 1 staff to 12 children.<br />
Under the Qld Government<br />
Kindergarten scheme and<br />
NQF Guidelines, we are<br />
advised to place pre-prep<br />
Children in this age group<br />
FIrSt, with these children<br />
having a minimum of 2 days<br />
per week. A pre-prep child will<br />
be turning 4 beFOre the 30th<br />
of June that year or 5 after<br />
the 30th of June. this means<br />
they will be attending formal<br />
schooling the following year.<br />
• Once a parent has completed<br />
the necessary paperwork<br />
(waiting list form) we add them<br />
to the list as per that date,<br />
however if bOtH parents are<br />
working/studying/training they<br />
will always jump the queue, as<br />
working families receive first<br />
priority, after children who are<br />
at risk of harm. It also means<br />
that a child who has been on<br />
the list may not be placed<br />
into a position if a new family<br />
arrives where bOtH parents<br />
are working.<br />
• When you read the waiting list<br />
form, you will clearly see a set<br />
of ‘priority boxes’ which the<br />
parent must tick. these are<br />
under the section: Conditions<br />
of Application. You will note<br />
that this signed document<br />
relates to section 14 of the<br />
Family Assistance Act. It is not<br />
something Hayley and I have<br />
had any input into, but purely<br />
a government criteria list we<br />
must follow.<br />
we thank each of you for being<br />
patient and if you have any<br />
questions, or you would like a<br />
copy of the waiting list form,<br />
please feel free to speak with<br />
myself or Hayley at any stage.<br />
GAlA oPeninG<br />
Friday, 13th July 2012<br />
On the 13th of July, invited guests attended the gala opening of<br />
<strong>Glenden</strong> C & K’s Outdoor Learning environment. the evening<br />
started with a meet and greet at the centre, where sponsors<br />
and committee members could witness, the importance of the<br />
new learning area in more depth. this was followed by a special<br />
presentation which showcased how <strong>Glenden</strong> C & K is leading the<br />
way in the development of engaging outdoor environments that<br />
enable children to transition seamlessly from the indoors and fully<br />
develop all learning opportunities regardless of context.<br />
We were extremely fortunate to have had barrie elvish, the<br />
CeO of C & K at our centre during the opening. He was very<br />
impressed by the centre including the new outdoor learning<br />
environment and went on to say, “The new outdoor landscape<br />
will provide fantastic opportunities for children to test their<br />
capabilities, experience the thrill of achievement and the<br />
resilience that comes from not succeeding. It’s part of every<br />
child’s DNA to take risks. The challenge for our staff in such<br />
a wonderful outdoor environment is to enable children to<br />
engage in managed risk activities. On behalf of all <strong>Glenden</strong><br />
children who will attend our service, I applaud Newland’s<br />
Coal for their support of this exciting development.”<br />
We would like to sincerely thank morris Corporation for<br />
providing the wonderful selection of food for the evening,<br />
special guests, the parent advisory committee and staff.<br />
Without each of you, none of this would have been possible.
Community newsletter<br />
<strong>September</strong>, 2012 6<br />
Before and<br />
after school<br />
care program<br />
<strong>Glenden</strong> State School would like to look at the<br />
feasibility of running a before and after school<br />
care program.<br />
We believe there is a strong interest and need for this provision<br />
within the community, however, we need to explore the ability<br />
for such a provision to be staffed and managed.<br />
It is envisaged that if this program was to commence, it would<br />
be based at <strong>Glenden</strong> State School and run identical hours to the<br />
C&K Kindergarten opening at 7.15am and closing at 5.15pm.<br />
this letter is to gauge interest from the community for<br />
interested people to commit to a working group to make initial<br />
enquiries as to the feasibility of this program.<br />
If you are interested, please contact Cameron Wayman<br />
principal <strong>Glenden</strong> State School on (07) 4964 2333 or<br />
the.principal@glendenss.eq.edu.au by tuesday 18th<br />
september 2012.<br />
<strong>Glenden</strong>’s ladies<br />
on wheels<br />
Date: Saturday 8th <strong>September</strong> 2012<br />
time: 11am<br />
Place: maddern Oval<br />
Dress code: play clothes<br />
tickets: $25 per head (available at the post Office)<br />
Have you ever had the awful experience of being stuck on the<br />
side of the road with a flat tyre and NO ONe stops to help?<br />
What if you had no phone service?<br />
Come and learn some basic car first aid<br />
please bring your own car down to maddern Oval and get<br />
down and dirty and learn to change your own tyre with<br />
guidance from our instructors.<br />
what you will get:<br />
• One on one with instructor to ask any questions<br />
• Educational Session on Basic Car First Aid<br />
• Basic Car First Aid Booklet for your car<br />
• Sausage sizzle<br />
• Lucky car prizes<br />
All funds raised are being donated to the<br />
“summers Family Appeal”<br />
<strong>Glenden</strong> ssAA<br />
SSAA <strong>Glenden</strong> branch has held another fantastic shoot recently,<br />
with 25 shooters competing over the weekend. We would like to<br />
thank mackay shooters supplies in donating a prize for our fun<br />
shoot on the weekend and ron martin for donating the raffle<br />
prize. the raffle was won by Dean Kingdom.<br />
Very special thanks to Xstrata Newlands, peter and bec Sharp of<br />
<strong>Glenden</strong> Hardware and rural, the <strong>Glenden</strong> town Club, <strong>Glenden</strong><br />
Golf Club for all their donations for the upgrade of our club. Also<br />
to <strong>Glenden</strong> Station for their continued support of the club<br />
the results are:<br />
Precision Pistol rim fire<br />
1st mick Angel 284.6<br />
2nd Allan r 278.4<br />
3rd James becke 268.5<br />
Bench rest rifle rim fire<br />
1st Dennis King 235.3<br />
2nd Sean burston 229.6<br />
3rd ryan tyler 224.5<br />
rapid Fire Pistol<br />
1st mick Angel 253.4<br />
2nd Ken preisig 208.1<br />
3rd Allan r 165<br />
Benchrest rifle C/F<br />
1st (on count back)<br />
Dennis King 237.5<br />
2nd ryan tyler 237.5<br />
3rd Allan r 230<br />
triple Gun run<br />
1st mick Angel 72.7<br />
Our next shoot weekend will be held on the 29th and<br />
30th of <strong>September</strong>. For any further information please contact<br />
Ken preisig on 0429 495 566.<br />
the <strong>Glenden</strong> town Club<br />
the <strong>Glenden</strong> town Club is excited to present its new menu.<br />
Introducing new Healthy<br />
Dishes like Ginger and Soy<br />
Stir-fry & a dukkah crusted<br />
tasmanian Salmon with Sweet<br />
potato, & peperonata.<br />
We have kept all the old<br />
favourites like our Huge<br />
doorstop steak Sandwich, and<br />
the GtC burger with its 180<br />
Gram burger patty, bacon,<br />
Cheese, Lettuce, tomato,<br />
beetroot, Onions and Sauce.<br />
All our Steaks on the menu<br />
come locally from Sarina,<br />
including our rib eye, t-bone,<br />
rump & eye Fillets.<br />
Next time you come, why not<br />
add the famous Onion rings,<br />
or 6 creamy Garlic prawns to<br />
your Steaks!<br />
We have 3 new pizza’s,<br />
including a Chicken & bacon<br />
with sweet chilli swirl, which<br />
has fast become a favourite.<br />
And a delicious margherita<br />
pizza which has baby bononcini<br />
balls, Fresh basil & Cherry<br />
tomato’s on a Napoli base.<br />
If you have any special dietary<br />
requirements, please feel free<br />
to speak to our service staff,<br />
and they will be happy to make<br />
a suggestion.<br />
If you’re planning an upcoming<br />
event, email us or come and ask<br />
for our current function pack,<br />
outlining all we can do to make<br />
your event something you can<br />
enjoy without all the fuss...
Community newsletter<br />
<strong>September</strong>, 2012 7<br />
<strong>Glenden</strong> medical Centre<br />
locum<br />
Dr Dariush Adybeik will be<br />
joining our team, as a locum<br />
for the month of <strong>September</strong>.<br />
the practice will always have<br />
a Doctor in attendance at the<br />
surgery during opening hours!<br />
Permanent Doctor<br />
Also, management & Staff<br />
would like to advise the <strong>Glenden</strong><br />
Community that we are still in the<br />
process of an on-going search<br />
for a permanent Doctor to join<br />
our team; the community will be<br />
notified once this position has<br />
been filled.<br />
Prescriptions<br />
During this transition<br />
period, patients requesting<br />
prescriptions, maybe asked to<br />
come in for an appointment to<br />
obtain their scripts, this allows<br />
our Doctor to get to know the<br />
person that they are writing the<br />
scripts for, this service will be<br />
BulK BilleD during this time.<br />
Bulk Billing<br />
Just a reminder that all<br />
children under the age of 16<br />
& All Health Care Card or<br />
Pensioner Card holders will<br />
be BulK BilleD after their<br />
consultation with the Doctor.<br />
Doctors residence<br />
the Doctors residence is prIVAte<br />
and NO pAtIeNtS should be<br />
attending the Doctors place of<br />
residence for patient care. After<br />
hours care is, as follows:-<br />
For all afterhours enquires for<br />
medical care, the patient should<br />
call the Ambulance on 13 12 33<br />
for less urgent care or 000 for<br />
an emergency. there is also<br />
13HeAltH, which has qualified<br />
nurses to provide information<br />
in regards to your condition or<br />
ailments. Also, the Australian<br />
Government has just launched a<br />
new incentive for patients to call<br />
for medical advice, please see<br />
below for information.<br />
Central Queensland Health services<br />
trading as <strong>Glenden</strong> medical practice<br />
Shop 19 town Square <strong>Glenden</strong> Qld 4743<br />
pO box 100 <strong>Glenden</strong> Qld 4743<br />
phone: (07) 49589 258 Fax: (07) 49589 831<br />
reception@glendenmedicalpractice.com.au<br />
GP Helpline - 1800 022 222<br />
If you or someone you care for<br />
has an urgent health concern at<br />
night or over the weekend & you<br />
are not sure what to do, there is<br />
an after hours Gp HeLpLINe that<br />
can give you the reassurance<br />
and practical medical advice<br />
you need. the afterhours Gp<br />
HeLpLINe is open when your<br />
Gp may not be – at nights, on<br />
weekends and on public holidays<br />
365 days a year!<br />
How will the helpline help me?<br />
the nurse or Gp may:-<br />
• Give you information and<br />
advice so you can treat the<br />
condition at home<br />
• Give you information and<br />
advice to help you until you<br />
can see your regular Gp. If so,<br />
with your permission, a record<br />
of your telephone conversation<br />
consultation can be sent to<br />
your Gp<br />
• Assess whether you need to<br />
go the emergency department<br />
at your local hospital<br />
• If your call is an<br />
emerGenCy – CAll 000<br />
Gp Helpline operating<br />
Hours:_<br />
• 6pm to 8am Monday to Friday<br />
• 6pm Friday to 8am Saturday<br />
• 12 noon Saturday to 8am<br />
monday<br />
• Public Holidays<br />
Calls from landlines are free,<br />
mobile charges may apply.<br />
<strong>Glenden</strong> medical Practice<br />
opening Hours<br />
monday to Friday 8am to 5pm<br />
(Closed from 12-1pm for lunch)<br />
Not open on weekends or public<br />
holidays.<br />
Appointments start from 8.30am.<br />
new patients welCome!!<br />
<strong>Glenden</strong> town services<br />
Air conditioner use<br />
Air conditioning is a heavy use of electricity and sensible usage is<br />
encouraged.<br />
As each householder requires varying temperatures for their air<br />
conditioning to operate, the following general guidelines should<br />
assist with efficiency and comfort requirement from<br />
air conditioning.<br />
the recommended temperature for air conditioning to operate is<br />
23°C - 25°C.<br />
Keep external windows and doors closed, as well as the toilet and<br />
bathroom doors, as this prevents the warm outside air entering<br />
and mixing with conditioned air. try to block direct sunlight<br />
penetration through windows i.e. Draw curtains or blinds where<br />
applicable. If a high heat load is added to the house via the<br />
above means, the air conditioning will have problems in achieving<br />
temperatures required.<br />
Air conditioner filters should be regularly cleaned every two<br />
weeks, as clogged filters will dramatically drop efficiency of<br />
the unit.<br />
to clean the filters, you should shake loose dirt and lint or vacuum<br />
filter, rinse in cold water using liquid detergent, hose in clean cold<br />
water and shake off excess moisture. Wait until filter is dry before<br />
replacing.<br />
Visiting Community optometrist<br />
bob Lindner is currently servicing the bowen basin and visiting<br />
<strong>Glenden</strong> on a monthly basis.<br />
bob specialises in on-site services and supply of prescription<br />
safety glasses to the mining industry however also offers a<br />
general optometry service to communities that do not currently<br />
have a regular optometry provider.<br />
bob’s next visit to <strong>Glenden</strong> will be Saturday 15th <strong>September</strong> 2012.<br />
to secure an appointment with bob:<br />
phone: 1300 664 634<br />
mobile: 0410 621 312<br />
email: rx4eyes@tplc.com.au<br />
rX4 eYeS on GLeNDeN<br />
tpLC trading as rX4eYeS A.b.N. 76 082 015 889<br />
provider No. 039618pJ<br />
Head Office - 225 Fitzroy Street, Cleveland Qld 4163<br />
products Department – ‘the Grove’ U6/22 Gawler Crescent,<br />
bracken ridge Qld 4017<br />
unlocking of Accommodation (including after hours)<br />
Should you inadvertently lock your keys inside your house,<br />
flat or SpQ please call morris Corporation (at the cafeteria)<br />
on (07) 4958 9229 and the duty manager will arrange to<br />
unlock. the unlocking of accommodation should not be<br />
referred to our maintenance contractor, rD Services.<br />
<strong>Glenden</strong> town services<br />
phone: (07) 4958 9236 Fax: (07) 4958 9117<br />
email: <strong>Glenden</strong>tOffice@xstratacoal.com.au<br />
After Hours emergency 0427 602 196<br />
Open monday to Friday – 8am to 4pm
Community newsletter<br />
<strong>September</strong>, 2012 8<br />
Community noticeboard<br />
GlenDen Pony CluB<br />
Come and join our great Club!<br />
wAnteD<br />
A set of<br />
second hand<br />
free weights.<br />
If you have a set<br />
you would like to sell,<br />
or know anyone<br />
who might<br />
please call troy<br />
on 0448 740403<br />
next meeting:<br />
Wednesday 5 <strong>September</strong> 7pm<br />
Town Club<br />
new members welcome<br />
$20 Family membership,<br />
$10 Single membership<br />
Contact: Club President<br />
Jarrod sampson 0418 688 054<br />
membership fees are:<br />
riding members $90 per year<br />
pedestrian equestrian $90 per year<br />
Non riding social members $25 per year<br />
Interested new members please contact<br />
Jamie-Lee Crew on 0400 706 586<br />
<strong>Glenden</strong> motel<br />
motHer’s GrouP<br />
<strong>Glenden</strong> mother’s Group meets every<br />
wednesday from 10am to 12pm.<br />
All welcome, newborn to 5 years<br />
of age.<br />
Come and play and meet new<br />
friends, a social morning tea with<br />
other mums. please bring a hat,<br />
sunscreen and plate of food to share.<br />
For more details please phone:<br />
trish: 0409 265 207<br />
or michelle: 0427 007 913<br />
ADults $35 CHilDren $12.50<br />
tuesday 11th september<br />
bookings essential<br />
it’s tex-mex<br />
niGHt!<br />
Please Phone (07)4958 9288<br />
<strong>Glenden</strong> motocross<br />
the <strong>Glenden</strong> motocross track is closed to all riders<br />
until further notice. the committee apologises for any<br />
inconvenience and will advise all of a re-opening date as<br />
soon as possible.<br />
<strong>Glenden</strong> Creative Arts timetable<br />
monday<br />
Art: 9am – 2.30pm<br />
wednesday<br />
Card making and<br />
Scrapbooking:<br />
9.30am – 2.30pm<br />
tuesday<br />
Sewing: 9am – 2.30pm<br />
thursday<br />
Sewing (adult only):<br />
9am – 2.30pm<br />
Sewing:<br />
6.30pm – 9pm<br />
GlenDen GeCKos PlAyGrounD<br />
when: Friday 9.30-11.30am (during School term)<br />
where: <strong>Glenden</strong> Golf Club<br />
who: Children from birth to 5 years of age and<br />
their parents/caregivers/guardians<br />
what to bring: Hat, a plate of food to share and your own<br />
plastic bowl<br />
what we do: Have fun playing, including activities such as<br />
art and craft, music/singing, sharing stories<br />
and lots of free play. We also provide a<br />
support network for parents and caregivers.<br />
please come and help ensure that a playgroup affiliated<br />
with the playgroup Association of Queensland continues to<br />
exist in Queensland. For more information contact:<br />
Juliette (07) 4958 931 or playgroup Association QLD<br />
on 1800 171 882. Hope to see you there
Community newsletter<br />
<strong>September</strong>, 2012 9<br />
local Businesses and Community Groups listing<br />
A time to remember<br />
portrait photography & Gifts<br />
m: 0417 452 302<br />
shaegall@hotmail.com<br />
Amway<br />
Kristin Dellaway<br />
Homecare, Wellbeing, beauty<br />
products, Jewelry and more.<br />
P: (07) 4950 8954<br />
m: 0408 785 951<br />
Avon<br />
Debbie Saunders<br />
P: (07) 4950 8990<br />
m: 0408 156 305<br />
bndsaunders@bigpond.com<br />
Café Dieci<br />
Opening Hours<br />
mon, tues, Wed, Fri: 9am-4pm<br />
thurs: 9am - 5pm<br />
Sat: 9am - 1pm<br />
Sun: Closed<br />
C&K <strong>Glenden</strong><br />
Preschooling Centre<br />
P: (07) 4958 9304<br />
essential Additions<br />
bags, bags & more bags<br />
Cherie townsend<br />
P: (07) 4958 9861<br />
m: 0408 156 621<br />
<strong>Glenden</strong> Amateur swim Club<br />
5pm thursday nights in season<br />
<strong>Glenden</strong> Auto and<br />
Diesel repairs<br />
P: (07) 4950 8912<br />
m: 0409 618 438<br />
*For all machinery servicing/<br />
repairs<br />
*Approved roadworthy station<br />
*Service and repair Lease cars<br />
<strong>Glenden</strong> Bowls Club<br />
Contact Neville bell<br />
P: (07) 4958 9249<br />
<strong>Glenden</strong> Community<br />
Health Centre<br />
4 bell place, <strong>Glenden</strong><br />
P: (07) 4958 9821<br />
<strong>Glenden</strong> Creative Arts<br />
For all enquiries contact<br />
Charlotte Smith or visit centre<br />
m: 0400 728 515<br />
<strong>Glenden</strong> Dental<br />
P: (07) 4958 9784<br />
<strong>Glenden</strong> Fuel & mechanical<br />
* Service Station (07) 4958 9132<br />
mon to Sun 5:30am - 8:30pm<br />
* Café (07) 4950 8343<br />
mon to Fri: 10am - 2pm<br />
& 4:30pm - 8:30pm<br />
Saturday: 10am - 8:30pm<br />
* Workshop (07) 4958 9600<br />
mon to Fri: 7am - 5pm<br />
<strong>Glenden</strong> Gecko Playgroup<br />
every Friday during school term<br />
9.30-11.30am at Golf Club<br />
Local Contact is Juliette<br />
P: (07) 4958 9315<br />
<strong>Glenden</strong> Hardware and rural<br />
mon-Fri: 6:30am - 5pm<br />
Saturday: 10am - 12noon<br />
P: (07) 4958 9080<br />
m: 0408 776 006<br />
<strong>Glenden</strong> Horse riders Assoc<br />
Contact Stephen Scott<br />
m: 0438 675 049<br />
<strong>Glenden</strong> library<br />
mon to Fri: 9am - 5pm<br />
P: (07) 4958 9266<br />
<strong>Glenden</strong> medical Practice<br />
mon to Fri: 8am - 5pm<br />
Closed for lunch from 12 - 1pm<br />
P: (07) 4958 9258<br />
reception@<br />
glendenmedicalpractice.com.au<br />
<strong>Glenden</strong> motel<br />
P: (07) 4958 9288<br />
<strong>Glenden</strong> Pharmacy<br />
P: (07) 4950 8000<br />
mon to Fri: 8:30am - 5pm<br />
<strong>Glenden</strong> Pioneer<br />
glendenpioneer@xstratacoal.com.au<br />
<strong>Glenden</strong> Pony Club<br />
Contact Jamie-Lee Crew<br />
m: 0400 786 586<br />
<strong>Glenden</strong> Post office<br />
mon to Fri: 9am - 5pm<br />
P: (07) 4958 9252<br />
<strong>Glenden</strong> Progress Association<br />
Contact Hazel burgess<br />
P: (07) 4958 9959<br />
<strong>Glenden</strong> recreation Centre<br />
P: (07) 4958 9839<br />
<strong>Glenden</strong> social Fishing Club<br />
Contact Jarrod Sampson<br />
m: 0418 688 054<br />
<strong>Glenden</strong> squash services<br />
racquets, Grips, restrings<br />
Contact George Sweeney<br />
P: (07) 4958 9971<br />
m: 04589 849 400<br />
<strong>Glenden</strong> state school<br />
P: (07) 4964 2333<br />
<strong>Glenden</strong> town services<br />
mon to Fri: 8am - 4pm<br />
P: (07) 4958 9236<br />
After hours emergency<br />
m: 0427 602 196<br />
Herbalife<br />
Contact Wendy Western<br />
P: (07) 4958 9836<br />
m: 0428 589 836<br />
i Have CrAFt!<br />
Contact rosanna meaney<br />
Quilt patterns, pre-cut applique<br />
shapes. Accuquilt Go! & more<br />
m: 0429 931 542<br />
ihavecraft@bigpond.com<br />
www.ihavecraft.com<br />
isAAC regional Council<br />
<strong>Glenden</strong> Office<br />
P: (07) 4958 9266<br />
Jlm Complete Cleaning<br />
Carpet cleaning, upholstery<br />
cleaning, vacate cleaning,<br />
contract cleaning - residential and<br />
commercial Jamie morrissey<br />
m: 0417 854 694<br />
jlmcompletecleaning@bigpond.com<br />
lily C Creations<br />
Ilsemarie miller<br />
photographer and multimedia<br />
photographer<br />
FB: Lily C Creations<br />
P: (07) 4950 8199<br />
32 mcLaughlin Cres, <strong>Glenden</strong><br />
lorikeets restaurant<br />
P: (07) 4958 9288<br />
moranbah & District<br />
support services<br />
P: (07) 4941 5164<br />
nth Qld Crafts<br />
Chris ruston<br />
Wide range of craft supplies<br />
www.nthqldcraft.com<br />
P: (07) 4958 9217<br />
Piano lessons<br />
Contact elisa trifunoski<br />
m: 0402 932 647<br />
Picture Framing<br />
photos, prints, Collages & 3D<br />
Claire Walsh<br />
P: (07) 4950 8963<br />
m: 0428 544 771<br />
QlD Country Credit union<br />
Open monday to Friday<br />
P: (07) 4958 9533<br />
renae’s Gel-ous About nails<br />
biosculpture Gel Nails, Organicspa<br />
Skin Care. For all your Waxing,<br />
tinting, Gel Nails, manicures,<br />
pedicures, massage, Facials<br />
m: 0409 701 051<br />
rural Family support worker<br />
• Counselling for families,<br />
children and youth<br />
• Level 4 Triple P Positive<br />
parenting program<br />
• IDT-Interactive Drawing<br />
therapy for all ages<br />
• Family and Teen Mediation and<br />
Conflict resolution<br />
Contact marie at moranbah &<br />
District Support Services for an<br />
appointment.<br />
ruralfam@moranbah.net.au<br />
P: (07) 4941 5164<br />
shari’s Handmade Beaded<br />
Jewellery and Fascinators<br />
Fascinators, necklaces, bracelets,<br />
earrings, clips, headbands.<br />
For sale at <strong>Glenden</strong> post Office.<br />
P: (07) 4958 9806<br />
m: 0413 040 753<br />
southern Cross sheds<br />
Centre west<br />
Sheds, hangers, arenas, barns,<br />
rural, industrial, mining, residential<br />
P: (07) 4950 8140<br />
s.s.A.A. <strong>Glenden</strong><br />
Contact Ken preisig<br />
m: 0429 495 566<br />
st Paul’s Anglican Church<br />
Father Don Ford<br />
P: (07) 4952 3010<br />
time 2 Dance<br />
With Natalie midgley<br />
P: (07) 4958 9763<br />
m: 0427 837 458<br />
top end tanks<br />
Quality water tanks made in<br />
<strong>Glenden</strong>. round or slimline<br />
available.<br />
P: (07) 4850 8140<br />
trizzy Dancewear & Gifts<br />
Dance uniforms, shoes and gifts.<br />
P: trina (07) 4950 8921<br />
P: Liz (07) 4958 9862<br />
tupperware<br />
Fiona Hansen<br />
P: 49589 301 m: 0438 732 605<br />
wiltwood Hair<br />
mon to Fri: 9am - 5pm<br />
tues and thurs night by<br />
appointment only<br />
P: (07) 4958 9900
Community newsletter<br />
<strong>September</strong>, 2012 10<br />
Family Name:<br />
Address:<br />
employment Company:<br />
Newlands Coal<br />
Children’s<br />
Christmas Party<br />
november 17th, maddern oval<br />
4.00pm – 8.00pm<br />
*strictly no Byo Alcohol*<br />
Golf Club bar will be open<br />
If you would like your child/children to receive a gift from Santa at the Children’s Christmas party,<br />
(November 17) you must register them on this form. Children up to year 7 at primary school<br />
are eligible to receive a gift. You can only register your own children who permanently reside in<br />
<strong>Glenden</strong> and they must attend the Christmas party to receive their gift. registrations must be<br />
submitted to megan Napier at Newlands Coal by Wednesday 17th October. Alternatively, forms<br />
can be left at the QLD Country Credit Union. A letter will be forwarded to parents confirming<br />
receipt of their registration.<br />
if you do not receive this confirmation, contact megan at newlands on 4940 5203 as this<br />
means she has not received your registration and your child will not receive a gift.<br />
(Newlands, brambles, Shire Council etc)<br />
Child’s Name Gender Age<br />
Number of parents and Older Siblings Attending:<br />
Due: wednesday 17th october<br />
new look <strong>Glenden</strong> Pioneer would you like to register for the <strong>Glenden</strong><br />
Pioneer? please supply your name and email address to be added to the distribution list.<br />
Name:<br />
email:
what’s on at the meCC in August?<br />
mmCP - Grease<br />
Date: 8th Sep 2012 8:00pm Venue: meCC Auditorium<br />
Categories: musicals; public events; performances<br />
Prices: Adult $42 | Friend of meCC $35 | Concession $32 | Group of 6+ $35<br />
mmCp member $35 | Child U12 $19 | Family4 $110<br />
mmCP Presents Grease.<br />
Here is rydell High’s senior class of 1959: duck-tailed rebellious “burger palace boys” and their gumsnapping,<br />
hip- shaking ‘pink Ladies’ in bobby sox and pedal pushers, evoking the look and sound of the 1950’s<br />
in this rollicking musical.<br />
Head ‘greaser’ Danny Zuko and new (good) girl Sandy Dumbrowski try to relive the high school romance of<br />
the ‘Summer Nights’ as the rest of the gang sings and dances its way through such songs as ‘Greased Lightnin’<br />
‘It’s raining On prom Night’, ‘born to Hand Jive’ and ‘beauty School Dropout’ recalling the music of buddy<br />
Holly, Little richard and elvis presley that became the soundtrack of a generation.<br />
Happy Birthday Peter rabbit<br />
Date: 4th Sep 2012 2:00pm Venue: meCC Auditorium<br />
Categories: Family; public events; performances<br />
Prices: $15 Admission | $55 Family pass (2A & 2C)<br />
A Garry Ginivan Attraction, based on the books by beatrix potter<br />
HAppY bIrtHDAY peter rAbbIt CeLebrAtING 110 YeArS!<br />
2012 marks the 110th Anniversary of the publication of the tale of peter rabbit: it’s sure to be a very special<br />
year for the world’s most loveable bunny. Happy birthday peter rabbit is a mischievous musical based on the<br />
works of the world renowned children’s author and illustrator beatrix potter.<br />
Dorothy the Dinosaur’s Beach Party<br />
Date: 26th Sep 2012 10:00am Venue: meCC plenary Halls<br />
Categories: musicals; Comedy; Family; public events; performances<br />
Prices: $22.50 Admission | $20.25 Group 10+ | Children over 12 months require a ticket<br />
Dorothy the Dinosaur’s beach party is the stompy-wompy show full of super sandy songs that will fill your day<br />
with sunshine! Dorothy and her friends, Captain Feathersword, Wags the Dog, Fairy Clare and Henry the<br />
Octopus, are joined by sensational singers and dancers, Clare Dee and the Dance-A-Lots, in their dazzling<br />
beach party outfits! With your favourite Wiggly songs, such as Can You (point Your Fingers and Do the twist?),<br />
Having Fun at the beach and monkey Dance, the surf’s up for this wacky wave of fun!<br />
Written by blue Wiggle Anthony Field, he enthused, “this show is Dorothy’s best yet!” Dorothy the Dinosaur’s<br />
beach party is setting sail for a venue near you!<br />
For further information contact<br />
megan napier<br />
executive Assistant<br />
t (07) 4940 5203<br />
e mnapier@xstratacoal.com<br />
Kimberley nye<br />
Site Services Administrator<br />
t (07) 4940 5271<br />
e kmye@xstratacoal.com<br />
Community response line<br />
(07) 4940 5200<br />
For information on articles in <strong>Glenden</strong> News,<br />
or other operational and environmental issues,<br />
please contact the relevant people listed.<br />
info@xstrata.com.au<br />
www.xstrata.com<br />
xstrata commitment to sustainable<br />
development<br />
we are committed to the goal of sustainable development. we<br />
balance social, environmental and economic considerations in how<br />
we manage our business. we believe that operating to leading<br />
standards of health, safety and environmental management,<br />
contributing to the development of sustainable communities,<br />
and engaging with our stakeholders in two-way, open dialogue,<br />
regardless of our location, enhances our corporate reputation and<br />
is a source of competitive advantage. this enables us to gain access<br />
to new resources, maintain a licence to operate, attract and retain<br />
the best people, access diverse and low-cost sources of capital,<br />
identify and act upon business opportunities, and optimise our<br />
management of risks.