Tieri News

Giant Laughing Kookaburra on the move to tieri

A handmade laughing kookaburra built in a Queensland front yard during lockdown is stopping people in their tracks with his enormous size and booming laugh. And it is headed to Tieri on the 16th October. The kookaburra, which emits its own iconic laugh, is a passion project for it’s creator Dr. Farvardin Daliri, who used his time in COVID lockdown to build the eight-and-half metre long, and four-and-half metre tall kookaburra. It’s that laugh which has brought joy to so many people who have witnessed the kookaburra flying past on the road, and Dr Farvardin said the kookaburra was all about spreading cheer in the wake of the COVID pandemic.

Intensive Learn to swim classes.

Tieri Aquatic Centre will be holding an intensive 5 day learn to swim block commencing from Monday 28th September. This program offers Learn to Swim classes for Children 3 yrs + and stroke development. Experienced Austswim qualified teachers take pride in offering a program that caters to all abilities in a safe, positive and fun learning environment.

Hart’s luck returns at Tieri Pro-Am

Tim Hart has won the Glencore Oaky Creek Coal Tieri Pro-Am with a spectacular round of 8-under 65 at Tieri Country Club. The 2019 Ladbrokes Pro-Am Series Order of Merit winner fired five birdies and two eagles on his way to a one-stroke victory over fellow Queenslander Chris Wood.

Aquatic Centre Opens for Spring

As the weather starts to heat up and it's time to enjoy the Tieri sunshine and relax by the community pool. Furnished with an Olympic size swimming pool and shallow wading pool the Tieri Aquatic Centre will be opening for Spring from Monday 7th September. Learn more about the new trading hours now.

Flying Skin Cancer Doctor to visit Tieri Monday 14th September

Monday 14th September 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 Monday 14th September 2020 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.

New Capella State School Marquees in action at Eco Club stall, Capella Community Markets

Capella State School recently purchased 5 new marquees thanks to Glencore’s Oaky Creek Coal Mine Community Grants Program. Beautifully branded with the school name and colours there are three large and two smaller marquees are to be used for outdoor events such as sports days, cross country, under 8’s, community events and much more, with one being a dedicated first aid marquee. 

Draft Local Government Infrastructure Plan consultation

Notice is hereby given under the Planning Act 2016 and the Minister’s Guidelines and Rules (July 2017), that Central Highlands Regional Council (council) is undertaking public consultation of a proposed amendment to the Local Government Infrastructure Plan (LGIP 2). Any person can make a written properly made submission about any aspect of the amendment to the LGIP 2 from 3 August 2020 until 5.00 pm on 14 September 2020. For more further information you are invited to attend one of the council's drop in sessions.

Capella hosts COVID-19 Recovery Country Music Concert

The boy from scrubby creek ‘Chad Morgan (OAM) and Tracey Coster, the daughter of the legendary Stan Coster are celebrating the launch of their new albums at the COVID-19 recover concert at Capella this August.

So you think you’re funny!

Your friends say you are funny? You think you are funny? You want to be funny! Well, it’s time to find out. Whether you want to excel your comedy career, see how funny you can be or are looking for something to do with the family for the September school holidays this this stand up comedy workshop is definitely worth a look.