Tieri News

Australia Day Photo Compition.

The Central Highlands Regional Council is running a special Australia Day, Youth Photo contest. Australia day, 26 January, is the day to reflect on what it means to be Australian, to celebrate contemporary Australia and to acknowledge our history. Entries are open to all young people aged between 10 and 25 who live within the Central Highlands. Simply upload a picture along with a few words on what it means to you to be Australian. The photo with the most votes wins and will be announced on 28th January 2020 @5pm. For further information on how to enter click below.

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.

Community Grant Applications – Round 3, Closing 6th December.

Oaky Creek Coal is committed to delivering positive and lasting social and economic benefits across a range of environmental, community and educational initiatives in the local community. Applications for Round 3 of the Oaky Creek Coal Community Grants can be made until midnight 6 December 2019.

Flying Skin Cancer Doctor to visit Tieri.

Wednesday 6th November 9am - 5pm The Flying Skin Cancer Doctor provides comprehensive skin cancer services to locals in rural and remote regions of Australia by bringing a regular spot screening and treatment service closer to the community. Visiting Tieri on Wednesday 6th November. Founded by Dr Alan Jones, Skin cancer physician from Brisbane who has a special interest in rural medicine and skin cancer treatment the Skin Cancer Clinic will have highly skilled professionals to perform a comprehensive skin cancer checks and provide treatment of any suspicious lesions.

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.