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A free opportunity for students to practice their golf swing

Glencore and the Tieri Golf Club are offering our students free Golf lessons on Saturday mornings at 10am & 11am. These are 1-hour lessons at the club, taught by a former Australian No 1 golfer, Mr. Terry Price! All children are welcome to join Mr. Price on May 15th for a once in a lifetime opportunity to learn the tips and tricks that made him an Australian golf legend.

Oaky Creek rehabilitation earns government approval

Glencore’s Oaky Creek Coal is now government approved for 132.8 hectares of rehabilitated mined land. Resources Minister Scott Stewart announced it during his visit to Oaky Creek last weekend to look at the site’s rehabilitation work, including the two areas that were submitted to government for certification assessment. This is the fifth successful certification application in the past three years by a Glencore site in Queensland and the seventh across Glencore’s Australian coal business.

Tieri Commemorates ANZAC Day

As the sun rose on April 25th, Tieri locals gathered to commemorate ANZAC Day with a sombre and respectful dawn service held at Tieri’s Cenotaph. The parkland surrounding the Cenotaph was lined with crosses to remember those that who have lost their lives and as the bugle played the Last Post a minutes silence was observed to honour all past and current servicemen and women and especially those who made the ultimate sacrifice.

Outside School Care opens at Tieri

The opening of the highly anticipated Tieri Outside School Care is just around the corner with the first day of care launching on Tuesday 27th April 2021. Parents can enroll their children by visiting the Tieri State School Monday 19 – Friday 23 April 2021 between 7.30 – 9am and 2.30-4pm or by contacting 0488 212 136 Privately-owned and operated by DBS Child Care Centres, the Centres has been developed with a desire to make a positive contribution to the community.

Lest We Forget – Tieri ANZAC Day Services

Anzac Day is a national day of remembrance that commemorates the ANZAC’s and all those who have served and died in all wars, conflicts and peacekeeping operations as well as the contribution and suffering of all those who have served. Learn more about the Tieri ANZAC Services for this year.

From the Hustle and Bustle of Tieri to a Rural Cattle Farm, this is Retirement with Kerry Truloff

A photo of Kerry & Cath standing in the front yard of their Tieri home in the warm afternoon sun hangs proudly on Canvas in the Truloff household. A daily reminder of the town they dedicated over 25 years of their life and spirit to – where they created a family-like community and will forever leave a legacy. As Kerry settles into retirement and life takes a slower pace at their cattle station 70km west of Emerald, we sat down to reminisce on life in Tieri and Kerry’s role at Oaky Creek Coal.

Local Family & Community Events Smarty Grants Now Open

Oaky Creek Coal is excited to announce as part of the 'Community Development Plan and Local Voices survey findings' a new Smarty Grant for local family and community events. This grant has been introduced to increase the number of family friendly events to benefit the Tieri community.

Meet Nathan Ban – Tieri Local for 9 years

Meet Nathan, a Tieri local who has lived here for 9 years with his wife and growing, young family. When Nathan isn’t playing in Tieri’s touch football team or exploring the nearby natural wonders with his kids, he’s tackling his next challenge - like his recently completed Masters in Electrical Engineering. In addition to being a valued member of the local community in Tieri, Nathan is also part of the Oaky Creek Coal (OCC) team. Here, Nathan has a pivotal role in ensuring consistency and safety across OCC’s electrical engineering systems.

2022 Community Investment Grant Applications – Round One

Oaky Creek Coal is committed to delivering positive and lasting social and economic benefits across a range of environmental, community and educational initiatives within our local community by supporting local organisations and groups through the Community Investment Program (smarty grants) Round One is now open. Learn more about applying today.