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2025 Smarty Grants Investments

Our Smarty Grants program continue to help the broader Tieri region through funding a mix of community projects. In 2025, we invested $98,359 across a range of sectors. Here’s some further details on some of the key projects we funded in 2025.

Axel Cutts from Peak Downs Pirates Honoured in Australia Day Awards

On Australia Day, Axel Cutts from the Peak Downs Pirates was awarded the CHRC Northern Region Senior Sportsperson/Administrator of the Year Award at the council’s award ceremony in Capella. Tieri News caught up with Axel to find out more.

Tieri Youth Space 2026 – every Tuesday of school term

The Tieri Youth Space started back again on 10 February 2026, running every Tuesday of the school terms.

Tieri News Autumn Edition – 2026

The wait is over! The latest edition of Tieri News is brimming with exciting updates from Oaky Creek Coal and heartwarming stories from our community. Your printed copy will be in your hands shortly!

March Drive for Share the Dignity

We are in the final days of the March drive for Share the Dignity. This community project helps provide essential period products to women, girls and people who menstruate across Australia, and we truly couldn’t do this without you. Learn how you can help...

School Holiday Activities at Tieri Library

With the school holidays just around the corner, there’s plenty happening across our region to keep families and young people entertained. From fun-filled events to engaging activities with an educational twist, this season’s lineup offers something for everyone to enjoy over the break. Check out what's on at the Tieri Library...

2026 Community Investment Grant Applications – Round one Closing Soon

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). Learn more about applying today. Applications close April 30, 2026

Know before you go – thanks to the CHRC flood cameras

Keep an eye on local conditions with the Central Highlands Regional Council flood camera network. Live vision from key locations across the region can help residents stay informed and make safer decisions during wet weather and flood events.

Glencore’s Junior Sports Development Program Grants – Round 1 Opening 1 March 2026

Are you a junior not-for-profit sporting club in the Collinsville/Scottville, Glenden, Tieri/Capella, Clermont, Rolleston/Springsure, Wandoan/Taroom, Nebo/Pioneer Valley LGA? Applications for Round 1 Queensland Junior Sports Development Program Gants are opening 1st March 2026...