Tieri News

Local Family & Community Events Smarty Grants Now Open

Oaky Creek Coal is excited to announce as part of the 'Community Development Plan and Local Voices survey findings' a new Smarty Grant for local family and community events. This grant has been introduced to increase the number of family friendly events to benefit the Tieri community.

Meet Nathan Ban – Tieri Local for 9 years

Meet Nathan, a Tieri local who has lived here for 9 years with his wife and growing, young family. When Nathan isn’t playing in Tieri’s touch football team or exploring the nearby natural wonders with his kids, he’s tackling his next challenge - like his recently completed Masters in Electrical Engineering. In addition to being a valued member of the local community in Tieri, Nathan is also part of the Oaky Creek Coal (OCC) team. Here, Nathan has a pivotal role in ensuring consistency and safety across OCC’s electrical engineering systems.

2022 Community Investment Grant Applications – Round One

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) Round One is now open. Learn more about applying today.

2021 Community Investment Grant Applications – Round one

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.

Peak Down Pirates JRL – Register now pay later

Registrations are OPEN and we have less than 2 weeks left to submit our teams for the 2021 season. If your child is playing this season please register ASAP. Although the season doesn’t start until the upcoming months , if we do not have numbers for teams , we will not be able to register that age group for the 2021 season Draw. Learn more.

Spark your child’s love of reading.

Join a free 'First 5 Forever session' to be held at the Tieri Library and Transaction Centre. Aimed at children aged 0-5 years old the program will give you ideas to try at home, the opportunity to meet other parents and carers and access to fun activities for your child. You can also borrow books to share when you get home. The program will run from February to December 2021 (excluding school holidays) Learn more about the program and how to book a place.

Tieri Community Reference Group Meeting

Are you looking for an opportunity to make a difference and shape the future of your community? Join the Central Highlands Community Reference Group (CRG). A collective of like-minded locals who help council prioritise and deliver projects important to the community. Anyone and everyone can get involved! You don’t need experience, specific skills, or a notebook full of ideas – just a passion for making your community great. The first meeting of the Tieri Community Reference Group will be held on 1st March.

Beer, Spirits & BBQ Festival is back

Tieri - Get your taste buds ready for a jam-packed afternoon of entertainment at the Tieri Golf Course for the 2nd Annual Beer BBQ and Spirits Festival on Saturday 27th March, 4 - 8pm During the event there will be a BBQ Competition and beer and spirit tasting from special selected Australian Breweries and distilleries.

Central Highlands Australia Day Award 2021

Deserving residents from across the region have been publicly recognised today through the Central Highlands’ Australia Day Awards program. Central Highlands Regional Council Mayor Kerry Hayes and fellow councillors are proud to announce eighteen individuals, two community groups and four events as winners of the 2021 Australia Day Awards. Congratulations to the 2021 Australia Day Award winners are as follows: