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Tieri News – December 2019

Welcome to the final issue of the Tieri News for 2019, what a big year it has been. We'd like to take this opportunity to wish everyone a safe and Merry Christmas & a prosperous New Year. In this issue you can read more about the CSIRO's world first 'Flameproof' 3D laser scanning device (ExScan) that is currently being trialled by Glencore at Oaky Creek. Find out about the Tieri State School 2019 wrap up as well as important dates for the 2020 school year. Plus refresh yourself on the services and activities provided for the community at the Tieri Family & Child Health Centre.

Tieri State School – 2019 It’s a wrap.

Principal Jennifer Farquhar greeted students and family of the Tieri State School last night to wrap up what has been a great year for the school. Here at Tieri SS, we are fortunate to have all three things that make a great school, Community, Students and Staff and "Together as a community, we can Inspire a love of learning, so students can Excel and experience success, as they Reach their full potential, and Imagine any future they wish to be a reality." You can read Principal Farquhar's full address to here.

#itsinthebag Christmas Charity Drive

It’s beginning to feel a lot like Christmas! That means it’s time to grab a handbag you don’t use much these days and fill it with goodies for a woman or girl experiencing homelessness or poverty this Christmas. You can help a woman doing it tough this festive season, it’s so simple and it will make a big difference in a woman’s life. First of all, choose a handbag in good condition that you no longer use. Then, fill it with items that would make a woman feel special, pop in a thoughtful note or Christmas card.

What do you know about Fire Safety?

The Rural Fire Service and the Tieri Fire Brigade are committed to creating and improving the safety and resilience of Queensland Communities; however, they need your help. To improve your safety, you need to be well-informed about the dangers posed by fire in your own environment – at home, at work and at play.

Tieri Carols by Candlelight Thursday 5th December.

It’s a chance to come tighter and enjoy the spirit of Christmas. Pack a picnic basket, dust off your Santa hats, and bring your family to the Tieri Carols by candlelight to be held at the grass area of the town centre. Enjoy a great night of entertainment by “Sophie Phillis”, refreshments, BBQ and LED Candles plus lollies and no Carols would be complete without a visit by Santa. For more information contact Shaunte 0419 276 263 or email tieri@ctmlinks.com.au

It’s Trick or Treat time in Tieri – Thursday 31st October.

Calling all ghosts, witches, monsters and goblins looking for something - Spooktacular to do this Halloween. Get your costumes ready because the Tieri ‘Trick or Treat’ track will be on from 4 – 6pm Thursday 31st of October. Don’t forget to start at the CTM office where you can get a list of all the Official ‘Trick or Treat’ hotspots to visit from 4pm on the day.

Farewell Cath & Kerry – thank you for your committment to Tieri.

The Tieri community came out in force on Saturday 20th September to bid farewell to Cath & Kerry Truloff who have played a strong part in the Tieri community for over 25 years. During her time in Tieri Cath, the unofficial mayor, managed the local Caltex as well as the Catholic Church. She and Kerry fell in love with Tieri the first moment they drove into town, ‘it’s a place where friends become family, and we will truly miss everyone in the community’ Tieri locals celebrated their dedication and commitment to the local community with a dinner, live music and jumping castle for the kids at the Tieri Golf Club, wishing them every success and happiness for their future ventures.

Beer, Spirits & BBQ Festival

Tieri - Get your taste buds ready for a jam-packed afternoon of entertainment at the Tieri Golf Course for their first Beer BBQ and Spirits Festival on Saturday 9th November, 3-7pm. During the event there will be a BBQ Competition and beer and sprit tasting from special selected Australian Breweries and distilleries. All meat is supplied by the local butcher through the Tieri Foodworks which is covered in your ticket fee. Early Bird General Admission is $60 and allows you to enjoy beer and spirit tasting plus try the delicious meats cooked in the BBQ.

Under 8’s Day.

Under 8’s Week is all about acknowledging the importance of learning in the early stages of a child’s life. The event was proudly initiated by Early Childhood Australia Queensland Branch and has been running for 60 years across Queensland. On the day Children each received their very own high-vis work shirt with their name on it and participated in various activities ranging from slime bubbles to exploring the workings of a drift runner.