After hearing of the fires in Currandooley/Tarago and Wamboin and seeing the hard work that our emergency services do, I am extremely grateful for all their efforts.
Subscribe now for unlimited access.
$0/
(min cost $0)
or signup to continue reading
They work tirelessly to protect lives, livestock and property. In an emergency, please always follow any directions from emergency service personnel.
For the most up to date information, follow the updates on the NSW Rural Fire Service webpage or download the “Fires Near Me” app for your mobile device.
If you don’t already have one, develop a Bushfire Survival Plan to ensure you know what you are going to do in an emergency.
Council meeting
The first council meeting for 2017 is in Bungendore on Wednesday 25 January. There are lots of items up for discussion including a draft Queanbeyan CBD Transformation Strategy that outlines ambitions to continue efforts to reframe Queanbeyan into an attractive and activated regional centre.
This strategy builds upon and is influenced by the tourism and economic development plans that are underway and upon which there has been public consultation.
Council will also be seeking expressions of interest for community groups and commercial interests to present opportunities to activate the riverfront and utilise the community asset of the new riverfront park.
Australia Day celebration
Head on down to the festivities at Queanbeyan Town Park on Australia Day.
The official Australia Day community awards ceremony and citizenship ceremony is from 4.30pm, with captain of the Australia Day Rugby Sevens team Lewis Holland in town as the Australia Day ambassador.
From 6pm there will be family fun with live music, a jumping castle and other free children’s entertainment.
The event will conclude with a fireworks display at 9pm.
Australian Open on the big screen
Don’t miss the Q-One events in Queanbeyan this weekend. On Saturday 28 January, the Queanbeyan Aquatic Centre is holding a family event with pool games, sports, a free barbecue and Finding Nemo on the inflatable outdoor screen.
Then on Sunday 29 January, the Q-One Indoor Sports Centre will be displaying the Australian Open men’s tennis final. Both events start at 4.30pm with family activities and a barbecue starting at 6.30pm.
Tim Overall, administrator
