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Boggabilla Community Action Committee

Last week, Cr Fred McGrady and Cr Peter Mailler, along with 30 attendees, gathered at the Boggabilla Town and Country Club for the Boggabilla Community Action Committee meeting.

The purpose of the meeting was to explore the formation of a committee dedicated to representing the interests of the Boggabilla and district community. This proposed committee will act as a liaison between the community, political representatives, government agencies, and service providers.

By presenting community perspectives, the committee aims to address challenges and outline opportunities to improve the lives of all residents in the area.

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Council Services and Facilities for the Christmas Holidays

Council would like to inform the Moree Plains community of the following services and facilities’ operating hours for the Christmas period, Tuesday 24 December 2024 to Thursday 2 January 2025.

Unless otherwise noted below, Council’s services and facilities, including the Moree Customer Service Centre, will operate as normal until 5pm Tuesday 24 December 2024.

Services and facilities will recommence as usual from Tuesday 2 January 2025.

Waste Services

Please be advised kerbside garbage and recycling collections will be as normal.

Landfill operating hours:

Community Services

Bank Art Museum Moree (BAMM)

• Closed 23 December 2024 - 7 January 2025.

Gwydir Daycare and Preschool

• Closed from 5:45pm Friday 20 December 2024 and reopening at 7:45am on Monday 13 January 2025

Moree Community Library

• Closed from 5pm Tuesday 24 December and are reopening at 10am Thursday 2 January 2025

Dhiiyaan Aboriginal Centre

• Closed from 5pm Tuesday 24 December and are reopening at 10am Thursday 2 January 2025

Moree Regional Airport

• Will operate as normal
  

   QANTAS Link Departures

  • December 25 2024 - 7.10 pm departure
  • December 26 2024 -10am departure

Moree Tourism

• Open 9 am to 3 pm on Tuesday 24 December 2024
• Closed Christmas and Boxing Day and reopening again Friday 27 December 9 am to 1 pm every day until 6 January
• Then regular hours will resume 9am to 5pm Monday to Friday and 9am to 1pm Saturday and Sunday

Ranger Services

• Please call the after-hours service on 6757 3222 to access Ranger Services for emergencies

Water Filling Station (Maude Street, near Council depot)

• Will continue to be available 24/7.

Pool Complexes

Moree Artesian Aquatic Centre (MAAC)

• Open times:
• Mondays to Fridays (6am – 7pm)
• Saturday and Sunday (8am – 6pm)
• Christmas Eve (10am -5pm)
• New Years Eve (10am -5pm)
• New Years Day (10am to 5pm
• Closed Christmas and Boxing Day

Mungindi Municipal Pool

• Open times:
• Mondays and Thursdays (6:30 am – 1 pm; 3 pm – 6 pm)
• Tuesdays (2 pm – 6 pm)
• Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays (9 am – 2 pm; 3 pm – 6 pm)
• Sundays (10 am – 2 pm; 3 pm – 6 pm)
• Only closed on Christmas Day

Note: Tuesday, Friday and Saturday operational hours are subject to change due to staffing

Boomi Artesian Baths

• Open Times:
• Tuesday 24 December – (1pm – 5pm)
• Wednesday 25 December – (CLOSED)
• Friday 27 December - (1pm – 6pm)
• Saturday 28 December – Sunday 29 (12pm – 6pm)
• Monday 30 December – Tuesday 31 – Wednesday 1 (1pm – 6pm)

For emergency and urgent matters, Council can still be contacted 24/7 on the after-hours phone number 6757 3222.

Double Demerit Points

Double demerits are in force Friday 20 December to Wednesday 1 January 2025 inclusive.

Get caught speeding, using a mobile phone illegally, not wearing or incorrectly wearing a seatbelt or motorcycle helmet this holiday period and you’ll face double the points – not double the fine.

 Please drive safely.

Extraordinary Council Meeting

Council will hold an Extraordinary Council Meeting, today at 5pm to address urgent matters pertaining to Confidential Ron Harborne Oval Tender Submissions and Confidential Community Hall Upgrades - Amenities Garah and Boomi - Tender Submissions.

The meeting will be held at in the Council Chambers Level 1, Max Centre, Moree.

Councillors Hit the Road for Community Engagement in Mungindi

Councillors connected with community members today at The Flock in Mungindi, allowing residents to engage with their local representatives, ask questions, and discuss the Community Strategic Plan (CSP).

A highlight of the event was Sandy McNaughton and special guest Letitia Cross addressing the vital topics of mental health and community resilience, sharing insights on the importance of supporting one another.

While in Mungindi, Councillors toured key community projects, including the Mungindi Junior Rugby League Clubhouse and Caloona Road. They explored the success of completed initiatives delivered with the Balonne Shire Council, such as the boat ramp, Mungindi River Park, and the outdoor sculpture trail.

Mayor Cr Susannah Pearse also took the opportunity to recognise Council’s Water and Sewer Plant Operator, Stephen Whitehouse, presenting him with a 5 year service award.

In addition, Councillors Pearse, Hodgkinson, Cassells, and McGrady visited the Boomi Pools while in the northwest part of the Shire.

Special thanks to Brooke Luhrs, President of the Mungindi Progress Association, who accompanied the Councillors during their tour of the Mungindi Junior Rugby League Clubhouse.

We encourage all members of the community to share their vision for the Moree Plains Shire by completing the online survey while we develop our CSP. The CSP, called  Our Moree Plains – Our vision to 2036, is a ten year plan that identifies the priorities and goals for our Shire.

Have your Say by completing the survey >> https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/GQB7ZNM

All activities around community consultation and the opportunity to complete the online survey will conclude on 14 February 2025.

Find out more about the CSP