December Issue 2011 - Glenden

UPCOMING EVENTS
DECEMBER
2 - Australia Day nominations close
3 - Nebo Aussie Christmas Fair
5 - Women’s Health Clinic
5 - 9 Newlands Coal Expansion
Project Displays and Survey
6 - Motocross Meeting 7pm
7 - C&K Graduation Ceremony
7 - Fishing Club Meeting 7:30pm
9 - Last day of Term 4 for GSS
12 - Judging of Christmas Lights
25 - Christmas Day
26 - Christmas Day Public Holiday
27 - Boxing Day Public Holiday
31 - New Year’s Eve
2012
HAPPY
NEW
YEAR
JANUARY
1 - New Year’s Day
2 - New Year’s Day Public Holiday
3 - Motocross Meeting 7pm
4 - Fishing Club Meeting 7:30pm
23 - School starts for students
26 - Australia Day Public Holiday
This publication is
proudly published by
NEWLANDS COAL
An Anglican Christmas Service
will be held at
St Paul’s Anglican Church
closer to Christmas .
All Welcome.
Further information will be posted
around town advising of the date
and time of this service.
Glenden Pioneer
Published for Newlands Employees and the Glenden Community December 2011
2011 has been another year of many
achievements at NCA and in the Glenden.
Just recently we have completed another 42
Single Persons Quarters in Stuart Terrace with
another 48 to be completed early next year. We
have also purchased 32 rooms to be installed at
the minesite, growing to 200 next year with a
mess to cater for the exploration drill crews and
short term shutdowns.
This year we commenced a housing upgrade program which will
run over a number of years. Part of this program is to upgrade all
the upright stoves, planning to purchase a number this year and
start installation before the end of the year. We aim to have fan
forced ovens and separate cook tops in most houses next year.
We have also made a major contribution to the refurbishment of
Cottas Restaurant at the Town Club and hope that all Glenden
residents enjoy this great facility.
Our safety performance has again been impressive and most
operations will achieve the targeted reduction in injuries for the
year. This has been an excellent outcome and a continued effort
will be required to achieve the same next year.
It has been a tough year again for operations with another wet
start to the year and some difficulties in the underground. So far
this season the weather has been good to us, we hope to finish
the year in a good position.
Finally, after eight and a half years as General Manager of NCA, I
will be taking on a new role based in Mackay in the New Year. It is
with some regret that we are leaving our home and many friends
and family that we have in Glenden. However, I will still have a
keen interest in the progress of the mine and town. I have a great
management team and thank them all for making NCA the
successful business that it is today.
I would like to thank you all for your efforts throughout
the year and on behalf of Val and myself, I would like
to take this opportunity to wish all employees and
their families a safe and happy Christmas.
Lindsay Richardson
General Manager
Xstrata Coal
MacKay Region

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Next Edition: January 2011
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Tuesday December 13, 2011
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Girls Night In!
December will see Construct Health Physiotherapy in its
eighth month of providing physiotherapy services to the
people of Glenden and the work-force of Xstratas’ Newlands
coal mine.
Whilst newcomers to Glenden, Construct Health and its
Directors Craig Gilmore and John Williamson have a number
of years experience working in the Bowen Basin with miners
such as Xstrata, BMA, Anglo American Coal and Vale. In
addition to Glenden, Construct Health operates town clinics
in Emerald, Middlemount and Moranbah and offers onsite
injury prevention and injury management services at nine
mine-sites throughout the Bowen Basin.
Glenden girls headed to
Bowen for Bowen’s Biggest
Girls Night In on Saturday
22nd October 2011 - in aid
of the Cancer Council.
Approximately 600 girls
attended and over $25 000
was raised for the Cancer
Council.
Pictured are Jessica Aghan,
Stacey Jurgens and Rebecca
Aghan.
Pictured below are Tash
Francis, Sarita Jarvis, Stacey
Jurgens and Kerri Prior.
Construct Health’s employees, such as our Glenden Physiotherapist Ashley Hull,
are all residents of the communities in which they work. Having a residentially
based workforce strengthens our ties with the local community and ensures that
our staff know what you mean when you start talking draglines and long-walls or
wakeboarding and footy.
Whether it’s a work-related injury or a sore back from working in the garden,
Construct Health Physiotherapy is there to help get you back to what you best and
that is living a full and happy pain-free life.

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Christmas Greetings
Glenden Medical Practice would like to
wish all patients and their families a very
Merry Christmas and a safe, happy and
healthy new year.
Wiltwood Hair
We are extremely grateful for
your patronage and friendship
throughout the year and hope we
see you all again in the New Year.
We would like to wish you all a
very Merry Christmas and a happy
and healthy New Year.
Thank you all so much
Melda & Fiona
Glenden Glenden Glenden C C & & K K Childcare Childcare Centre
Centre
wishes all of our families & staff a very merry Christmas
and look forward to a very exciting New Year.
We have MANY MANY exciting projects in store for 2012, so
please keep an eye on the Pioneer for updates!
Thank you for making 2011 such a memorable year!
Peter and Rebecca Sharp, on
behalf of Glenden Hardware and
Rural, would like to say a big
thank you to the Glenden
Community for their ongoing
support and wish everybody a fun
filled Xmas season and a safe
New Year.
The Glenden
Progress Association
wishes everybody a
happy and safe
Christmas
and a prosperous
and healthy 2012.
We hope everyone has a
safe and happy
Christmas!
From the girls at
Community Health:
Maree, Karen, Trish
and Janice
Fr Don Ford and the
congregation of St Pauls
Anglican Church, wish
everyone a very Merry
Christmas and Happy New
Year, prayers for safe
travels this holiday time to
family and friends.
Tanya, Rebecca and
Sam would like to
thank the Glenden
for their continued
support of the
Glenden Pioneer.
JLM JLM COMPLETE COMPLETE CLEANING
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Wishes Wishes Wishes the the Glenden
Glenden
Community Community a a Safe Safe & &
&
Happy
Happy
2011 2011 Christmas Christmas
Christmas
Mayor’s Message
Christmas is upon us once again. A time to relax
and reflect upon those things which are most
important in our lives: our friends and our family. It
strikes me how fortunate we are to live where we
do, in one of the most beautiful regions of one of
the most beautiful countries. But beauty is just part
of it. There’s such a great sense of community
where we live. During my travels across the region,
I have met a great many people and the strength of
community spirit always amazes.
On behalf of myself and your Councillors, I would
like to thank everyone for their kindness and
support. This is a special time of the year and we
hope you get to spend it with those who are most
special to you. Travel safely and have a very merry
Christmas and a happy New Year.
Kim from the Glenden Pharmacy would
like to thank residents, the community
and Glenden Town Services for their
great support to both myself and the
Glenden Pharmacy.
Thank-you, KIM
Have a safe
and relaxing
Christmas!!!
The team from Town Services
would like to wish everyone a
safe and happy Christmas.
Thank you for your continued
support throughout the year
and we look forward to seeing
everyone in the New Year.
Shane, Sharmaine & Kimberley

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Glenden Town Services
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
NEW DENTAL PRACTICE OPENS!
On Tuesday the 8 th November the new Glenden dental practice opened for business. The new dental practice is
owned and operated by resident dental practitioner Dr Sarah Rose of Roseandmayne Pty Ltd. Significant support
was provided by Newlands Coal Pty Ltd in the approval, design and project implementation stages with all
construction works completed by RD Services project services team. The fit-out of the dental equipment was
completed quickly by a team of specialist installation
technicians from Henry Schein, despite having
incurred several unplanned delays.
The practice is now taking bookings from local
residents and is expected to be very well patronised
and is considered a welcome addition to our growing
community.
Please join us in welcoming Dr. Sarah and her staff
into our community.
UPDATE - STUART TERRACE ACCOMMODATION COMPLEX
Stage 2 of the Stuart Terrace accommodation complex is now well under way with all civil works completed and
the first 6 rooms arriving on site around the 14 th November. The push will now be on to achieve a completion date
of the 30 th March 2012. Parents are reminded to ensure that children do not enter the demarcated areas at any
time, particularly over the Christmas and New Year period when we have limited supervision on site.
CHRISTMAS LIGHTS
It is important to buy Christmas lights the most appropriate for where they will be used. The following information is
provided for information purposes only;
Indoors If you will be using lights indoors only and protected from the weather, then it’s acceptable to buy lights
suitable “for indoor use only”. The marking “for indoor use only” will be on the Christmas light, usually on the plastic
label tag near the supply plug or on the transformer rating label if the lights are extra low voltage. It will also be
clearly marked on the box.
Outdoors If the lights are for outdoors or on verandas or where they can be affected by the weather, only buy
Christmas lights marked “suitable for outdoor use”. The marking will usually be on the plastic label tag or
transformer rating label and may have an “IP” rating (ie IPX3, IP23, IP44) – the higher the numbers the better the
weatherproof rating. Some types of Christmas lights suitable for outdoors require the transformer (“plug”) to be
located indoors and away from any effects of weather. Some may only be suitable for temporary use outdoors. If
you want to leave lights outside leading up to Christmas, consider solar powered lights.
Light safety around children If you think children may accidentally come into contact with Christmas light bulbs,
look for lights marked “safety extra low voltage”.
Purchasing safe Christmas lights Christmas lights require an Australian certificate of approval before they can
be sold in Queensland. Buy your lights from a reputable dealer who will know the electrical equipment safety
requirements for selling Christmas lights in Queensland.
What to look for When buying new Christmas light kits, look for an approval number (e.g. Q12345; V12345;
N12345; NSW12345;) or the regulatory compliance mark logo, which indicates compliance with Australian
Standards. These marks must be on the Christmas lights and are normally found on a plastic tag near the
supply plug, or on the transformer body if it is an extra low voltage type. The markings may also be
printed on the packaging. Only buy lights that have an approval mark.
For more information see marking of prescribed electrical equipment (http://www.justice.qld.gov.au).
Caution! Be particularly cautious if you have purchased your Christmas lights on-line or from overseas as
they may not comply with the relevant safety standards.
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.

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Musical Tribute 2011
I would like to congratulate all the students on a wonderful concert. Students’
skills and dedication were tested this year with steps and combinations being
taught above their grade. All students’ commitment to their classes are to be
congratulated. Each student was presented with a certificate and ribbon at the
school’s breakup party. Two students from both the Junior group (6-7 years)
and Intermediate Group (9-12 years) were awarded Trophies and certificates.
Junior Encouragement award 2011 Jessica Etheridge
Most Improved Junior 2011 Aimee Enfantie
Intermediate Encouragement Award 2011 Nicola Crampton-Smith
Most Improved Intermediate 2011 Tatiana Taotofi
A new addition to the awards this year is the Time 2 Dance Scholarship for 2012.
Congratulation to the Time 2 Dance Scholarship winner – Nicole Tanedo!
I would like to thank Newlands Coal for their kind Sponsorship towards this years Dance concert. Their
sponsorship paid for the costs of the Concert Rehearsal and Awards for all students within the Dance
school. Thank-you to IGA who made a donation to help in the recording of the concert
this year. A big thank-you to everyone who made a donation to this year’s fundraiser for
Breast Cancer Network Australia, we managed to raise $300. Thank-you again to Miss
Lizzy for you hard work and dedication in 2011. I would like to thank everyone for their
ongoing support and I look forward to seeing you all again in 2012. Natalie Midgley
Newlands Coal
Extension Project
Have a Say about the Newlands Coal Extension Project?
Xstrata Coal has submitted three mining lease applications for the
proposed Newlands Coal Extension Project. The proposed extensions to
Eastern Creek Open Cut and Northern Underground mines will see the
operation and equipment move into these areas as coal reserves in
other parts of Newlands Coal mines are depleted. This extension will
increase the life of the Newlands Coal operations, continuing to provide
vital employment and economic opportunities for local communities.
As part of the approvals process, an environmental impact statement
(EIS) is being prepared, with the next step to conduct a social impact
assessment.
This assessment will assist the project team to understand local and
regional settings which may be affected by the project. To gain this
understanding, baseline information from the local and regional
community has to be gathered, collated and analysed.
A survey / information about the Newlands Coal Extension Project will
be distributed to all households, properties and businesses in Glenden.
Public displays will also be held at the Glenden Library, Town Square
and at the Morris Cafeteria beginning next week from 5th December.
To have your say; you are invited to attend a display and complete the
survey; or complete and return the survey mailed to your home or
business; or use the electronic survey available through this link:
https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/XstrataCoalSIAsurvey
For more information on the proposed Newlands Coal Extension Project
please visit: www.xstratacoal.com
Congratulations to Sienna Henzell for
being the first patient to visit Dr Sarah
at the new Glenden dental practice.
CHRISTMAS
LIGHTS
LIGHTS
COMPETITION
Judging of the Glenden Christmas
Lights Competition will take place on Sunday 12th
December. Please have your decorations up by
Saturday 11th December ready for judging.
Entry is free with nomination forms available at
the Glenden Post Office, categories of Best
House, Best Garden and Best Outside tree.

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C&K Graduation
We would like to take a moment and congratulate the Pre-Prep children on their upcoming ‘Graduation’.
They have been a fantastic group of children this year and we are confident they will do well; not only in
‘Big School’ but throughout their life!
On Wednesday, 7 th of December, the Pre-Prep children, families, staff and invited guests will attend our
first ever, ‘Graduation Ceremony’. The children will walk the red carpet in their graduation gowns and
caps and one by one receive their special Diploma! We have a photographer for the evening so every
moment of their special event can be captured on film! To commemorate this event, we have asked each of
the children what they would like to be when they grow up. I hope in years to come, we will see these
children achieve their goals, even though I am sure some of their ‘preferences’ may change slightly as
they grow!
What What will will I I be be when when I I grow grow up?
up?
Riley Grant: Dinosaur, because I do. They are big and scary.
Renee Watson: A tiger because I want to, I would be a good tiger.
Tiffany Dellaway: Hairdresser and I give them food when I do their hair.
Kain McDougall: BMXer Motor Bike Racer because I like to be. They are my favourite and they do jumps
better.
Savannah Young: Hairdresser – I would like to change everyone’s hair to beautiful boys and girls.
Isla Rothery: Vet – I like animals and they’re very, very cute.
Cooper Wells: A grown up – I want to be like Daddy.
Addison Johnston: Teacher
Brock Ethridge: Biggest two wheeler motorbike rider – I like motorbikes.
Abigail Watters: A vet and an artist - because I can help animals and I want to paint beautiful pictures all
the time.
Flynn Turner: Spiderman – because I like him and because he spins spiderworms
Wyatt Bell: Superman – because I like him, because he can save someone and he kills the baddies ones.
Lucy Wilkinson: Teacher – because I want to teach everyone things.
Kiara Jewell: Teacher – I wanna be like you (Miss Olyivea) teacher, to give squeezy, tight cuddles like you.
Taylah Swanson: Cook – because I wanna cook. My mum lets me cook cupcakes and pancakes and I like it.
Izaak Stockill: Dancer – Because I want to, I like to dance.
Ethan Hall: Coal Minder – because I wanna work underground with my dad and it’s because he’s a grown up.
Riley Enfantie: Fireman – so I can help people and save people.
Morgan Bale: Cowgirl – Because I can ride horses and because you can have your own chicken, horse, pig
and sheep and you can get lambs.
Brandon Sweeney: Policeman – Because I like what they do.
Bayne Mackay: Coal Miner – because I get to dig and buy racing cars and racing buggies.
Jacob Jurgens: Scientist – so I can help animals to not be sick any more.
Caleb Donohue: Policeman – Because I wanna arrest people. I wanna arrest you (Miss Olyivea) because you
have been so naughty and loud and because you tell jokes, that’s all.
Jacob Austin: Coal Miner – ‘Cause I want to be like my Dad.
Ella-Rose Sloan: Hairdresser – Because your get to cut peoples hair and I get to get some money. My
Daddy and my family get to visit so they can get a haircut.
Ayla Markcrow: Ballerina – Because I love being a ballerina, I love dancing. I like ballet that is why I like
dancing.
All the best,
Madonna McLeod, Hayley Hiles, Olyivea Youse & Team xxoo

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Keep Safe When Christmas
Shopping Online
Queensland Country Credit Union is urging
Queensland consumers to keep safe when
Christmas shopping online this festive season.
“Christmas shopping online is easy to do and
a great convenience,” said CEO Aileen Cull.
“But it’s important to remember to take steps
to ensure you are protecting your personal
information, and not allowing yourself to be
vulnerable to fraud or online criminals. When
you shop online, make sure you are smart
about the whole purchasing process: know
who you are dealing with, what you are
buying, be confident you will get what you
have paid for, and ensure that your account
and credit card details are being dealt with
safely,” she explained.
Most shoppers know the warning signs to look
for when buying something in a shop - and the
same applies to shopping online. Be wary if:
• The website looks suspicious or
unprofessional;
• The website is offering bargains which
look too good to be true; or
• If you are not confident about the use of
your information or that you will get what
you pay for.
Remember, when making a payment online:
• Only pay via a secure web page (one that
has a valid digital certificate) - look for the
https at the beginning of the address bar
and a locked padlock in the browser;
• Use a secure payment method such as
PayPal, BPAY or your credit card (avoid
money transfers and direct debit, as these
can be open to abuse);
• Never send your bank or credit card
details via email - only via a secure web
page; and
• Always print and keep a copy of the
transaction.
For more information, hints and tips on internet
safety go to www.staysmartonline.gov.au - an
Australian Government initiative from the
Department of Broadband, Communications
and the Digital Economy.
For more information, contact Marketing and
PR Manager, Sarah Standen on 0437828087.
Death and taxes – the two certainties in life.
Another thing we can be sure of is that we’ll have bills to pay.
With the recent federal government announcement regarding
carbon tax and Christmas making a dent in our wallets,
people are even more conscious about the increasing costs of
goods and services.
Few things come for free, however, one tool you can access
to help manage your finances are budgeting calculators. Most
Credit Unions and Banks offer these tools on their websites.
All you need to do is itemise your bills into monthly amounts.
This might include regular expenses as well as those less
frequent bills.
Once you have calculated your total expenses, you can
compare your total income and total budgeted expenses for
each month and make relevant adjustments.
The next step is making sure you pay each of these bills on
time and within budget. At Queensland Country, a Billpaying
Account is a great way to manage all of your bills. We help
you with the whole process, from your budget right through to
paying your bills. This account allows your bills to be spread
out across 12 months, so you don’t have to stress about
having enough money or paying your bills on time, we’ll
handle that for you.
Contact Hayley at Queensland Country to see what she can
do to help you manage your money better. Ph: 4958 9533

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Christmas / New Year Trading Hours
Hi Bowlers
Glenden Medical
Practice will be
closed over the
Christmas break
from 12.00pm
23 rd December 2011
until Tuesday
3 rd January 2012.
Over this period for less urgent care
dial 13 12 33 and an ambulance
officer will attend to your call.
Wiltwood Hair
will be closed for the
holidays from 21st December
and will reopen on
16th January. Thank you.
Glenden Glenden Glenden C C & & & K K K Childcare
Childcare
Centre
Centre
will be closed from
5.15pm 5.15pm on on Thursday Thursday
Thursday
the the 22 22 nd of of December December
And will re-open at
7.15am 7.15am on on on Tuesday
Tuesday
the the 10 10 th of of January, January, 2012.
2012.
Lorikeets Restaurant
will close as of Friday
the 23 rd December and
will reopen in February
2012.
Apologies for any inconvenience
this long break may cause to our
valued clients.
Glenden Community Health
Centre will be
closed from the 24th December
and reopen on the 9th January.
In case of emergency contact 000.
Jesse will be away from 23 rd Dec
until 3 rd Feb. Please book in early
to have your lawns mowed before
Christmas! Phone 0439 573 660.
Apologies for any inconvenience
caused by this break!
ISAAC REGIONAL COUNCIL CHRISTMAS CLOSURES
Council closures over the Christmas period are:
Offices and libraries
Will be closed from Saturday 24 December 2011
And will reopen on Tuesday 3 January 2011
Depots
West (Clermont) will be closed from 20 December 2011
And will reopen on 16 January 2012
West (Moranbah) will be closed from 19 December 2011
And will reopen on 9 January 2012
North will be closed from 16 December 2011
And will reopen on 9 January 2012
East will be closed from 23 December 2011
And will reopen on 16 January 2012
* Skeleton crews will be available for emergency work
Landfills
Will be closed on Sunday 25 December 2011
And will reopen on Monday 26 December 2011
Glenden Swimming Pool
Will be closed on Sunday 25 December 2011
And will reopen on Wednesday 28 December 2011
Glenden Pharmacy will be trading as
usual except for
23/12/11 9am -5pm
24/12/11 9am-11am
25/12/11 to 02/1/2012 closed
03/1/2012 9am-5pm
Glenden Hardware and Rural will be
closing on these dates:
Closed Monday 26th Dec
Closed Tuesday 27th Dec
Open 28th 29th 30th Dec
Closed Monday 2nd Jan
The Town Office will be closed on the public holidays
over the Christmas & New Year period.
For any urgent repairs during this time please contact the
emergency after hours phone on 0427 602 196
Emergency contact numbers for the closure period are:
Glenden 0417 051 318
With our bowls green out of action due to renovations, we have been invited over to play in a charity day in
Moranbah on Sunday 4 th December. Roger has kindly made the club bus available, so the first ones in can grab a
lift over. We will leave between 7.15am – 7.30am. There are 3 games – entry fee is what ever the lunch price
is! If you wish, you can purchase raffle tickets and tickets in the Calcutta. It is a draw for partners, so it is a good
way to mix with our friends from Moranbah Bowls. Put your name on the board down at the club if you want to go
on the bus, OR call me to let me know you are going. Open to all. Thank-you.
IAN GARDNER

December 2011, Edition 43 Page
Glenden Community Health Centre
Glenden Community Health Centre
is situated next to the Ambulance Phone 4958 9821
4 Bell Place, Glenden 0428 184 465
Women’s Health Clinic
The next Women’s Health Clinic will be held on Monday 5th December. This
free clinic is for well women who wish to access pap smear and STD screenings,
breast awareness education, blood pressure or blood sugar readings,
information regarding a wide range of women's health concerns.
Halloween Festivities
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
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.
Melbourne Cup

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Christmas in Australia is different to what you know,
We don't see any reindeer and for sure there is no snow,
No steaming Christmas pudding, or eggnog by the fire,
Too much of that hot stuff, makes us all perspire.
The sun is brightly shining. The sky is blue and bright,
If it doesn’t rain, the day should be just right,
The steaks are cooking nicely, the snags are lined up neat,
We’re heading to the Fair soon, a friend or two we’ll meet.
The temp is in the 40s, we’ll cool down with a beer,
There's coldies in the esky, dinners drawing near,
Who needs the snow and iced up roads, Santa and his sleigh?
We'll have a red hot Christmas, that's the Aussie way.
It’s that special time of year again!
Come along, dress up and enjoy the festivities:
∗ Aussie Christmas Carols
∗ Concert by Nebo School
∗ Harley Rides
∗ Whip Cracking Competition
∗ Coal Relay Races
∗ SES demonstration
∗ Ham Raffle
∗ Children’s Games and
amusements
∗ Face painting
∗ Market Stalls
∗ Country Band
∗ Prizes
∗ BBQ
∗ Santa
∗ Fireworks
Nebo Christmas Fair BBQ
Sausage Sizzle $2
Chicken and Salad Burger $5
Steak and Salad Burger $5
Thank you to the Nebo Hotel who are catering the
BBQ and donating ALL money raised
to the Nebo School
NEBO NEBO NEBO AUSSIE
AUSSIE
CHRISTMAS CHRISTMAS FAIR
FAIR
3 rd December 2011
6pm 6pm-10pm 6pm 6pm 10pm
Reynolds Reynolds Street Street Nebo Nebo
Nebo
Do you have some
whip crackin’
talent?
Nominate to be part of our
WHIP CRACKING COMPETION
at the Nebo Christmas Fair.
Drop your name and details into
the box at the Nebo Library for a
chance to be Nebo’s Champion
Whip Cracker!
Name:________________________
______________________________
Contact Number:_______________
Age:__________________________
Get set for an Aussie Christmas. It’s too hot for snow suits and
beanies, Santa will be wearing his Aussie shirt and thongs -
so why don’t you! Prizes for best dressed Aussie Christmas Outfit!
Teams are being asked to nominate
for the
NEBO CHRISTMAS FAIR
COAL RELAY
8:00pm Water Street
Team Categories included:
Work together, Play together
Mine vs Mine
Husband and Wife
Awesome Foursomes
Perfect Pair
All participants must be aged 18+
If you are interested in having
a stall at the
Nebo Christmas Fair
please contact Geoff Bethel
on 0427 568 320.
Nomination Nomination Form
Form
Nebo Nebo Christmas Christmas Fair Fair Coal Coal Relay
Relay
Please circle a Category:
*Work together, Play together *Mine vs Mine
*Husband and Wife *Awesome Foursomes
*Perfect Pair
Team Name:_____________________________________
Members Names:_________________________________
________________________________________________
________________________________________________
Best Contact Number:_____________________________
Drop your entry into the box at the Nebo Library.

December 2011, Edition 43 Page 12
AUSTRALIA DAY AWARDS 2012
Nominations are now sought for Isaac’s annual
Australia Day Awards. Council invites your
nomination of individuals and/or groups who have
made significant contributions to their community,
and to the ISAAC Region in 2011. Nominations must
be received by Council by 5pm 2 December 2011.
So let’s find the time to ‘Celebrate What’s Great’ and
recognise those who work tirelessly for our
communities. If you require further information
please contact Katie Moran - Place Officer, Glenden/
Nebo on 0418 191 358
2012 Awards Categories
Regional
• Citizen of the Year
• Young Citizen of the Year
• Community Event of the Year
Local Area
Area 1 includes Nebo, Glenden, Coppabella
Achievement Medallions for Individuals and Groups
• Achievement
• Cultural
• Sports
• Competition.
Achievement Certificates
• Appreciation
• Participation.
Special Mention
For nominations under Achievement Certificates:
Appreciation and Participation - Council may award a
Special Mention for nominees who deserve recognition
but may not be the local winner of the certificate.
Road repairs to commence once funding approved
Glenden Library held a Morning Tea and Story Time
session to celebrate Children’s Week on Wednesday
26 October. Our Story Teller for the morning was
Hayley Titley-Murphy and all children and parents
attending had a wonderful time with singing, dancing,
stories, nursery rhymes and importantly with a mass
of balloons. With over forty attendees and a picnic in
the children’s room - there was a lot of chatting,
laughing, eating and plenty of happy children.
Lucinda
O’Brien,
Zane
Johnston
with 3 of his
children,
Slayde,
Emerson
and Lylah.
This week, Isaac Regional Council welcomed the Queensland Reconstruction Authority (QRA) to inspect the
region’s roads. Covering a vast area in a short amount of time, the QRA and Council Officers were able to make an
assessment of the maintenance work required. Council is currently waiting for QRA funding to be approved before
work can commence on repairing these roads.
Isaac Mayor Cedric Marshall said Council was working hard to shorten the timeframe between
now and when funding is approved. ‘Welcoming the QRA to the region was a means for State
government to see first hand the repairs which must still be carried out,’ he said. ‘The last wet
season caused extensive damage, and though we made sure all emergent works, those which
could be considered life-threatening, were repaired quickly, we need funding for all other
repairs. ‘Council has been proactive during this time and assessed all 3000 kilometres of our
region’s roads for flood damage and we are now just waiting for funding and approval from
State Government.
‘For the moment, we ask residents to be understanding of the situation and to drive carefully
and to prevailing conditions.’

December 2011, Edition 43 Page 13
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
Monday to Friday: 9am - 5pm
Tel: 4958 9266
Glenden Medical Practice
Monday to Friday: 8am - 5pm
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 Bryan Wells
Tel: 4958 9712
Glenden Post Office
Monday to Friday: 9am - 5pm
Tel: 4958 9252
Glenden Progress Association
Contact Hazel Burgess
Tel: 4958 9959
Glenden Recreation Centre
Contact Tegan
Tel: 4958 9839
Glenden Senior Citizens Group
Contact Maree
Tel: 4958 9821
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
Monday to Friday: 8am - 4pm
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
Monday to Friday: 9am - 5pm
Tuesday and Thursday night by
appointment only
Tel: 4958 9900

December 2011, Edition 43 Page 14
Community Notice Board
Happy 8th Birthday Connor Bryce!
Lots of Love Mum, Dad,
Harry, Ashton and Lewis
C&K C&K Glenden Glenden are are are currently currently looking looking for
for
Toyota Landcruiser 100 Series
GXL Wagon Turbo Diesel
Bull Bar, Tow Bar
Immaculate Condition
$49,990
Phone 0400 714 111
Relief Relief Group Group Leaders Leaders and and Assistants Assistants to to to work work in
in
Kindy Kindy and and Day Day Care Care Rooms
Rooms
PET MINDING
Are you going away over the Christmas period?
Do you need someone to mind your pet/s
whilst you are away?
If so, please call Sarah on 0448 740 403
To my darling Husband Peter Cousins,
It's amazing that love can transform your life forever. Thank you for
your love. I can't imagine my world without you. Love you forever...
Your loving heart brightens the lives of all who know you, may this be
the happiest birthday ever.....Happy 50th my hunnybun..xxxxxx
Please Please call call Madonna Madonna or or or Hayley
Hayley
on on 4958 4958 9304 9304 for for enquiries
enquiries
Or Or post post resume resume to to PO PO Box Box 25, 25, Glenden, Glenden, 4743
4743
Staff Staff must must obtain obtain or or be be willing willing to to obtain obtain Blue Blue Card Card and and Senior Senior First First Aid Aid and
and
have have or or be be willing willing to to study study Certificate Certificate III III or or Diploma Diploma in in Children’s Children’s Services
Services
LORIKEETS RESTAURANT AT THE GLENDEN MOTEL
3 COURSE CHRISTMAS DINNER
CHOICE OF ENTREE, MAIN & DESSERT FROM OUR
CHRISTMAS MENU, $39 PER PERSON
CHILDREN’S MENU ALSO AVAILABLE
AVAILABLE FROM THE
5 TH DECEMBER TO 22 ND DECEMBER
MONDAY TO THURSDAY ONLY
PLEASE BOOK TO AVOID DISAPPOINTMENT
PHONE 4958 9288
Happy 5th Birthday to
Morgan Bale
Love Dad, Mum,
Madison and Denaye xo
This is a day to celebrate your
life and everything you mean to
us! You never run out of time,
pride, laughter or love …
Have a great 50th birthday
dad, love from your son Brendan
and daughter Kylie
xxxxxx
Happy 50th birthday Peter
Have an awesome birthday
luv Josh, Kylie, Bailey & Blake Sinclair
xxxxxxx
To My Poppy
Happy
5oth
birthday
luv u always
Blake xxxx
Happy 50th
birthday
Peter
Love from
the Cousins
family xxxx

December 2011, Edition 43 Page 15
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
We are always looking for new
members
Interested new members please
contact Bryan Wells, secretary,
on 4958 9712.
Glenden Geckos Playgroup
When: When: Friday 9:30am - 11:30am
(during school term)
Where: Where: Glenden Golf Club
Who: Who: Children from birth to 5 years of age &
their parents/caregivers/guardian
What What to to bring: bring: Plate of food to share, hat to wear,
own plastic bowl
What What do do we we do: 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 For more more more information information contact: contact: Juliette on 4958 9315
or Playgroup Association of Qld on 1800 171 882.
Monday
Art
9am - 2:30pm
Wednesday
Card Making and
Scrapbooking
9:30am - 2:30pm
Hope Hope to to see see you you there.
there.
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.
Glenden Gardening Group
Next Meeting
Wednesday
7 December
Next Meeting
Tuesday
6 December
meets every Tuesday at 10am
for a Social Get Together with Morning Tea
and a Chat About Gardening
All Welcome from Beginners to Advanced Gardner's
Kids welcome too.
For more details, please contact
Trish: 0409 265 207
Eileen: 49 589 498
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?
Storytime every Monday & Wednesday
beginning 9.30am.
Library crafts every Wednesday
beginning at 2.15pm.
Come and along and join the fun.

December 2011, Edition 43 Page 16
What’s on at the Rec Centre in December?
9AM
10AM
1PM
3.15
PM
6.15
PM
Circuit Circuit Classes Classes and and Schedule Schedule
Schedule
MONDAY
PUMP
KID FIT
CYCLE
YOUTH
BOXING
CARDIO @
OVAL
TUESDAY
PUMP
WEDNESDAY
CARDIO
CYCLE
BOXING
YOUTH
CIRCUIT
BOXING @
OVAL
THURSDAY
KID FIT
CIRCUIT
YOUTH
CYCLE
CARDIO
CYCLE
FRIDAY
CARDIO
BOXING
Newlands Children's Xmas Party