Update - 20 January 2011

Welcome to our first update for 2011. It has been nice to have a break with family, even if we weren’t able to travel anywhere!


BAG NEWS ….

We have been advised that our proposal for a Tourism, Hospitality and Creative Arts Skills Formation Strategy has not been successful. L This is very disappointing for the region, as there would have been many tangible outcomes from this project. With the idea firmly developed and the need affirmed, we will be exploring other opportunities to develop these industries.

Our next General Meeting will be held on Wednesday 9 February 2011, 7.00 pm at the BAG cottage in Ann Street. We will be discussing, amongst other things!, a BAG submission to council on community feedback regarding both the Community Plan and Visitor Strategy.

We are also arranging to meet with the community groups from Surat, Injune, Roma and Yuleba in February to see if there is any joint/regional feedback we can provide to council on the Community Plan and Visitor Strategy.


BAG PROJECT UPDATES ………

Diploma Training – Our 15 students have begun their training and will be having their first group training workshop on Monday 14 February 2011 at the BAG/Landcare office.

2011 Calendars – extra copies of these are available at the BAG/Landcare office.


GENERAL COMMUNITY INFORMATION ………

Flood Assistance Information Day – Mitchell & District Landcare Association and Booringa Action Group will be hosting a Flood Assistance information day at the BAG/Landcare office from 10:00 am until 1:00 pm this Friday 21 January 2011. Roma’s Rural Financial Counselling Service will provide advice and information regarding assistance available and applicable to our area. We all know the weather events of the past few months have impacted us all in a variety of ways. Both the Commonwealth and Queensland Governments have announced many assistance measures for communities across Queensland affected by the December 2010 and January 2011 floods and severe weather events. Please come see us and don’t self assess!

Maranoa Regional Council Community Plan – Council are hosting a community plan session with Jane Fenton and Jan Chambers on Tuesday 8 February 2011 at the Council Chambers from 5.30 pm – 6.30 pm. I encourage all interested community members to come along.


Until next time! :-)

Cheers,
Sharyn.