Tieri News

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.

Bundoora Dam Closure.

Due to extended drought conditions, the water levels ad Bundoora Dam have fallen to very low levels posing a risk to the safety and health of persons using watercraft on the dam. Current levels have also measured blue-green algae content at an unacceptable level according to Australian standards and warrants the closure of the Dam effective immediately due to health concerns. The dam will be closed from Thursday 12th September until further notice.

Tieri News – September 2019

Welcome to the Tieri News, providing Tieri residents with the latest news on projects, events and activities happening through out our top little town. The September edition of the Tieri News is packed with information. You can read about Glencore’s Environment & Community efforts and some of the beautiful wildlife that has been spotted in our rehabilitation areas. Learn more about Glencore’s exciting new partnership with CTM Links, stay up to date on the local sporting clubs, amenities and activities including a season wrap up from the Peak Downs Peak Downs Pirates JRL Club plus lots more.

Tieri’s Northern & Eastern Firebreak Upgrade.

The Central Highlands Regional Council (CHRC) will be upgrading our Town's Firebreak on the Northern & Eastern sides of Town. Residents are advised to avoid using these areas for recreational purposes (e.g.: motorcycle riding etc) over the next 14 days as the CHRC will be using a Grader and small dozer during the upgrades of these Firebreaks. Read more to see affected areas and map.

”Mining classroom” gives new meaning to hands-on learning for Tieri State School students

What do you do when you can’t take students to see underground mining equipment in action? Take the equipment to the students, of course. That’s exactly what Glencore’s Oaky Creek coal mining team did recently with Tieri State School. Using Komatsu’s generous offer of their mobile simulator, the Oaky team were able to give students at the central Queensland township a chance to not only see the equipment in action but to drive it themselves!

NOTICE: Hazard reduction burns in Tieri this week.

The Department of Natural Resources and Mines have advised residents of TIERI that hazard reduction burns will be conducted in the local area from 26th August to 28th August 2019. The aim of hazard reduction burns is to reduce the fuel load in the area to protect the town area and infrastructure from wildfire during the upcoming fire season.

Masquerade ball raises $20,000 for local community organisations.

It’s one of the largest events on the social calendar and this year’s Tieri 200 Club Ball was the biggest event-to-date, achieving a complete sell out! Held on the 10th of August, then night went off without a hitch. The masquerade theme really came to life when the attendees began flooding through the front doors with their best gowns on and their mysterious masks fitted.

2019 Semi Finals proudly hosted by Peak Downs Pirates JRL

Looking for something to do this weekend? The Peak Down Pirates are hosting the 2019 Semi- Finals at Langerak Park Tieri. Come down and enjoy a massive day of footy for.