Bush fire assistance - Dirranbandi & Hebel
Disaster assistance is now available for Balonne Shire Council and impacted residents in Dirranbandi and Hebel 🔥
Eligible impacted residents can receive financial support through the Personal Hardship Assistance Scheme. The Emergency Hardship Assistance grant provides $180 for individuals and up to $900 for a family of five or more towards the costs of emergency food, clothing and medicine.
Council will also be supported with the costs of their disaster operations including firefighting activities, incident management, the establishment of evacuation centres and for the reconstruction of essential public assets.
Assistance is being provided through joint Commonwealth-state funded Disaster Recovery Funding Arrangements (DRFA).
To apply for financial support for residents, please visit www.qld.gov.au/disasterhelp or call the Queensland Community Recovery Hotline on 1800 173 349.
Bushfire in Kinkora State Forest
Firefighters in the Western Downs have worked tirelessly over a few days at a large bushfire in the Kinkora State Forest (Westmar Area).
This fire is now fully contained and crews will remain on scene to blacken out and monitor fire edges.
Photo: Qld Fire Department
2024 Young Beef Producers Forum- 14th-15th November Roma
Don’t forget to book your tickets, the Young beef Producers Forum is on in Roma this Thursday and Friday.
The Young Beef Producers’ Forum is a two-day conference focused on providing educational, networking and capacity building opportunities for u40 year old‘s with an interest in the beef industry.
In 2024, we are so excited to be celebrating 20 years of this wonderful event. YBPF is of the highest quality, inspiring, engaging and life changing – equipping young beef producers to make a difference in all aspects of their lives, including on-farm, off-farm, family, personal and business-related areas.
In honour of the 20th Anniversary of YBPF, this year’s theme is Looking Forward, Looking Back.
The event has been developed for young producers, by young producers. With the guidance of a steering committee sharing their perspectives and ideas this event has been coordinated by the Future Farmers Network.
So, whether you’re a beef producer, involved in a family business or have a connection with the industry, this year’s Young Beef Producers’ Forum is simply not to be missed.
Leading Sheep SW Coordinator Position
Want to work for Leading Sheep? We are looking for a motivated person to join the team on a part time basis as the South West Leading Sheep Coordinator. Main duties will include assisting to plan and organise locally relevant events.
For more information, or to see the full job description click here. Applications are due no later than 5pm Friday, 15 November 2024.
Balonne Business Sustainability Planning Meetings
Are you a rural small business owner or primary producer in the Balonne Shire? The Business Continuity Planning drop in-sessions have been designed to help you get ready for the unexpected.
Disasters like floods, droughts, and cyber-attacks can significantly disrupt your business. With a Business Continuity Plan (BCP) in place, you'll be prepared to bounce back quickly and minimise losses.
In these drop-in sessions, you will work with Sam Noon from SJN Rural to:
- Identify potential risks and vulnerabilities specific to your business.
- Develop a step-by-step plan to minimise disruptions and ensure a swift recovery.
- Learn effective communication strategies to keep your customers and employees informed during a crisis.
Book your appointment in your preferred locations using the links below:
📌 Dirranbandi here
📌 Bollon here
📌 St George here
Other Events and Training in the SIQ Region
Queensland Writers Centre Workshop - Telling our stories to the world
Is it time to tell your story, or the story of someone close to you?
Join writer Tess Rowley to explore the joys and challenges of writing about real-life people and places, events and memories.
WORKSHOP DATES
- 13 November - Thallon Library, 9am to 12pm
- 14 November - St George Library, 9:30am to 12:30pm
- 15 November - Bollon Library, 9am to 12pm
Bookings are essential!
Reserve your spot or find out more information by contacting St George Library on 4620 8878.
Gateway to Training
Gateway to Training will be offering Forklift License Training on 12-14th November in St George, as well as Firearm Training on 24 November.
AgForce Southern Inland Queensland Regional Council Contacts
The Regional Council is there to represent and advocate for you, so please don’t hesitate to get in touch for any issues or concerns that you may face.
Regional President
Ken Syme
0438 549 517
Regional Director
Bim Struss
apstruss@gmail.com
Regional Councillor
Heather King
Regional Councillor
Brett Smith
Cattle Board
Garth Christiansen
SWAG Board
Karen Huskisson
SWAG Board
Benn Wilson
Grains Board
Scott Loughnan