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APRIL/MAY 2022
Sopranos. Please check further on in this edition for
dates and venues for these events, they are a terrific
addition to our cultural opportunities and well worth
the time out. Other local events coming up are the
Alpha Show and the MADBAG Colour Fun Run, to
fixtures in our calendar annually.
MESSAGE FROM The proposed new Barcaldine Regional Council
Planning scheme will be released for public
THE MAYOR
consultation very shortly following Council providing
Hello to you all, final amendments to the draft for the state’s perusal
The Queensland Premier has announced the finalists prior to the public consultation phase. I have written
for the State’s Fossil Emblem and it is very exciting here before, this is one of the more important
that the Muttaburrasauras has made the list. Should documents and plans that council is responsible for
the Muttaburrasauras be chosen this will provide a as it has a generational impact on not only economic
permanent boost to recognition and awareness of the development but on existing businesses and
area, assisting with both attraction of tourists and residential premises ability to expand or change. We
study opportunities as well as name recognition for believe that the draft we are releasing is modern,
the region generally. Please take the time to vote for practical and contains realistic conditions, reflective
the Muttaburrasauras at of current community expectations and with future
campaigns.premiers.qld.gov.au/fossilemblem to help economic prosperity and enhancement. We are also
ensure we have the best chance possible. very open to your suggestions in any of the sections,
so please use this opportunity to deep dive into the
Council is undertaking a number of road construction
details and consider what we are proposing.
and maintenance projects, all of which have now
been held up or delayed by the wonderful wet Until next month, all the best.
weather. This will mean that these projects will take Cheers,
longer to complete, so I ask please for your continued Sean Dillon
patience as we work through the next few months. Mayor
We have a number of council supported cultural
activities occurring over the next month with the TODAY SHOW LIVE FROM MUTTABURRA
Queensland Chamber Orchestra – Camerata Classic The TODAY Show weather segment will be live from
Reimagined performance in Barcaldine, The the Muttaburrasaurus Interpretation Centre on
Babushka Book Club in Aramac and Muttaburra and Monday 23 May 2022. Come along and meet Tim
the Opera Queensland show in Barcaldine with The Davies and maybe get on national TV.
For any further information on a matter raised in the Galilee Gazette or to obtain forms,
please contact your local Council Administration Office or visit the Council website.
CONTACT US ALPHA: 43 Dryden Street | 07 4985 1166 JERICHO: 8 Darwin Street | 07 4651 4129
BARCALDINE: 71 Ash Street | 07 4651 5600 ARAMAC: 35 Gordon Street | 07 4652 9900 MUTTABURRA: 20 Bruford Street | 07 4658 7191
www.barcaldinerc.qld.gov.au council@barc.qld.gov.au PO Box 191, Barcaldine QLD 4725
DISCLAIMER: The information is believed to be accurate and reliable and it must be understood that no liability can be accepted for any error or omission.
4. Resolves to respond to the Chief Executive
administering the Planning Act, in respect of
the notice issued to Council under Step 6 of
Stage 2 of the prescribed process set out in the
14 February 2020 notice issued to Council
under section 18(3) of the Planning Act and
requesting that the State interest review of the
revised proposed planning scheme continue.
Information Technology Policy: Council adopts
the amended Information Technology Policy.
OVERVIEW OF COUNCIL MEETINGS
Community Grants Policy: Council receives the
Below is an overview of the Special Meeting of Council
amended Community Grants Policy and tables the
held on Monday 4 April 2022.
Policy for comment prior to adoption at the May
Tender – Waste Collection Contract: Council
Council meeting.
receives the Tender Summary and Evaluation
Planning Approval – Alpha: Council approves the
Report and awards the tender for waste collection
application for a Development Permit for Material
services to JJ Richards & Sons Pty Ltd for the price
Change of Use for a Commercial premise and
of $2,483,346 over 10 years with contracted annual
visitor accommodation over land at 39 and 41
rise and fall provisions, on the basis that this tender
Shakespeare Street and 40 and 42 Milton Street,
is the most advantageous to Council.
Alpha, formally described as Lot 108 on A3011, Lot 2
Donation Request - Barcaldine Senior Rugby
on RP614123, Lot 115 on A3011 and Lot 116 on A3011,
League: Council agrees to provide a donation of
subject to conditions.
$5,000 plus free hire of the portable stage and use
Aramac Racing Club – Request for Fee Waiver:
of the Village Green to the Barcaldine Senior Rugby
Council agrees to waive $2,899.20 in fees
League to assist with hosting of entertainment for
associated with the Development Application for
the Barcaldine Tree of Knowledge Festival.
the removal and relocation of the old toilet block to
Donation Request - May Day Fundraising
the Aramac Racecourse.
Committee: Council agrees to provide a donation
Aramac Tramway Museum – Qld Heritage
of up to a total of $2,000 for the Traffic
Register: Council does not consent to amend the
Management Plan for the May Day parade, plus in-
Statement of Significance and revise the boundary
kind hire of tables and chairs and delivery to assist
in the Aramac Tramway Museum’s Heritage
with hosting the Family Fun Day.
Register entry.
Below is an overview of the Council Meeting held on Ballyneety Rodeo Club Inc. – Support Request:
Wednesday 27 April 2022. Council agrees to sponsor the Ballyneety Rodeo
Proposed Barcaldine Regional Planning Scheme – Club Inc. to the value of $1,500.
Resubmission for State interest review and Sale of 82, 86, 90 and 94 Lord Street, Muttaburra:
approval to proceed to public consultation: Council agrees to sell 82, 86, 90 and 94 Lord Street,
Council: Muttaburra to Kym Barton for the sum of $12,000
1. Endorses the Revised Proposed Barcaldine including GST.
Region Planning Scheme and Maps (“the Lease Barcaldine Rec Park Kitchen/Canteen:
revised proposed planning scheme”); Council agrees to lease the Barcaldine Rec Park
Kitchen/Canteen to Tom and Salena Lumby for
2. Endorses the Revised Natural Hazard Risk
$7,800 ($150 per week) for 12 months with the
Assessment Report
option of a further two years.
3. Endorses the Revised Communications
Channel 7 – Tourism Advertising: Council agrees
Strategy for public consultation of the
to advertise on Channel 7 at a cost of $10,021 for six
proposed planning scheme; and weeks.
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• Meltwater – News Monitoring: Council agrees to
engage Meltwater to provide media monitoring
services at a cost of $8,500 per annum.
Regional Arts Development Fund Application:
Council accepts the Committee recommendation
to approve the application from the Alpha District
Tourism & Development Association for the
amount of $14,456 for the reproduction of Goods
Shed Mural, relocation and a workshop.
Storytowns – Podcasts: Council does not agree to
NOTICE TO RATEPAYERS
engage Storytowns to create five town podcasts at Rates notices were issued on Monday 11 April 2022 to
a cost of $13,500. the last advised address on Council records.
Barcaldine Region Scholarships 2022: Council For the discount to apply the due date for payment is
acknowledges and congratulates the recipients of by 4.30pm on Monday 16 May 2022.
the Barcaldine Region Scholarship 2022 who each Please contact the Alpha Administration Office on 07
receive a $4,000 bursary for further education: 4985 1166 for any queries.
Mikaela Bettridge, Britney Hannay, Kate Magoffin,
Jazzmin Rose and Angus Stewart.
For full Council minutes or to watch the video of the
meeting, please visit www.barcaldinerc.qld.gov.au.
QUEENSLAND’S STATE FOSSIL EMBLEM
The Muttaburrasaurus langdoni is one of 12 fossils
shortlisted to be Queensland’s next state fossil
GENERAL MEETING DATES emblem.
Upcoming dates for the General Meetings of Council: It was discovered in the very centre of Queensland,
Tuesday 31 May 2022 making it the perfect Queensland fossil emblem.
Tuesday 14 June 2022 (budget adoption) You can vote for the Muttaburrasaurus langdoni by
Tuesday 12 July 2022 visiting campaigns.premiers.qld.gov.au/fossilemblem.
Tuesday 16 August 2022
Nominations close 10 July 2022.
Tuesday 13 September 2022
Tuesday 11 October 2022
The beautiful marble clock located in
Tuesday 15 November 2022
Barcaldine honours the 292 local
Tuesday 6 December 2022
men who served during the first world
All meetings are scheduled to start at 8.30am and will
war, including the 38 fallen. It is a
be held at the Barcaldine Council Chambers.
memorial of particular significance
The minutes will be available as soon as possible as it is one of the few clock type war
afterwards and video recordings of the meeting will memorials in Australia and the only
also be available on Council’s website. one of its style in Queensland.
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ANZAC DAY SERVICES
Anzac Day commemoration services were held in our five
communities on Monday 25 April 2022 with each delivering a
Mr Guy Gibson reading a poem on behalf moving commemoration and acknowledgment of the courage and
on the School of Distance Education at the sacrifice of our ANZACs. Thank you to all those who participated and
Anzac Day Service in Alpha. organised this year’s services which were all well attended despite
the rain.
Alpha
After the continuous night of light rain, the Anzac Day Service in
Alpha was slightly different to usual. The town didn’t get to March
this year but roughly 80 locals and visitors turned up to still show
and pay their respects to the ANZAC’s at the Alpha Town Hall. Thank
The Jericho locals continue the tradition of you to C & K Jellybeans Community Kindergarten for catering
Marching in the Main Street. morning tea on the day.
Jericho
The rain didn’t dampened the Anzac Day spirits in Jericho with
some of the town continuing to march in the middle of the heavy
rain in honour of the ANZAC’s. Jericho’s service was held in the
Jericho Town Hall with roughly 50 locals and visitors to town
participating.
Barcaldine
The moving Dawn Service was well attended at the Barcaldine Town
Hall with prayers and readings along with the laying of the wreaths
to remember those who have fought for our country. The service
Anzac Day service in Barcaldine. was followed by the Gunfire Breakfast. Unfortunately, the march was
cancelled due to the rain.
Aramac
It was great to see so many people attend the Anzac Day
Commemorations at the Aramac Town Hall. Due to the rain, the
march was cancelled. All volunteers and speakers did a wonderful
job. Some very special guests also attended the service this year.
Push to the Bush Return Veterans ventured out to Aramac the week
prior and spent time with the Aramac State School students as well
as taking in the sights within our wonderful region.
Wreaths placed at the Aramac service.
Muttaburra
This year, due to the rain, the dawn service was held at the
Muttaburra Memorial Hall and was attended by many. Thank you to
all volunteers, speakers and guests that attended the morning. The
community of Muttaburra was also lucky enough to have two RAAF
personnel travel from Townsville to join the commemoration
Anzac Day service in Muttaburra. service.
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BARCALDINE REC PARK ACTIVATION OF DISASTER
Barcaldine Regional Council would like to remind residents and RECOVERY FUNDING
visitors alike of the operational hours and the use of motor craft at
the Rec Park. ARRANGEMENTS
With significant rain impacting the
Hours of operation
region over the Anzac Day long
• Weekdays: Prior to 12.00pm nonmotorised boats only, 12.00pm to
weekend, the Barcaldine Regional
6.00pm motorised and nonmotorised boats allowed
Council has been declared as an
• Weekends and public holidays: 7.00am to 6.00pm motorised and
impacted Local Government Area
nonmotorised boats allowed
under the Disaster Funding Recovery
• Non powered activities may occur in seasonal daylight hours on
Arrangements. Council has engaged
the lake.
contractors to collect damage data
Motorised and Non-Motorised Boats across the region’s road network and
All water users must exercise care and cooperation. will commence emergency works as
All motorized and non-motorised boats must adhere to the access to impacted roads become
following: available – the assessment of the road
• All boats must travel in an anticlockwise direction i.e. when network is already underway. We are
leaving the boat ramp head southwest with the boat ramp on working with consultants and council
the starboard (right) side staff to establish a program of likely
• Launching of boats is only permitted from the boat ramp works and will make this information
adjacent to the car park during operating hours available as we progress through the
• Mooring or anchoring of a boat at the Lake outside of operating planning process.
hours is prohibited
We are also planning for the impact of
• Refuelling of boats on the water or at the boat ramp is prohibited
further rain (potentially from Sunday)
• All activities on the Lake are covered by Boating Regulations set
and will continue to assess and
by Maritime Safety Queensland, msq.qld.gov.au
program as this situation develops.
Temporary closure of the Barcaldine Rec Park Our team greatly appreciates your
Barcaldine will be hosting Opera Queensland’s The Sopranos patience as we all work through this
Regional Tour on Monday 23 May 2022 at the Barcaldine Rec Park. process.
As a result, the park will be closed to all visitors from 12.00pm to
prepare for the performance.
The park will be able to be accessed from Tuesday 24 May 2022.
OPERATION OF THE BARCALDINE SWIMMING
COMPLEX
Applications are invited for a contractor to operate the Barcaldine
Swimming Complex for a term of three (3) years with an option to
extend for two (2) years, subject to Council’s success with an
application to upgrade the facility, commencing 1 September 2022.
HARRY REDFORD
Application details are available from Council’s Barcaldine
Administration Office or by contacting Council by:
INTERPRETATION CENTRE
Telephone: 07 4651 5600 A new display has been created at the
Email: council@barc.qld.gov.au Harry Redford Interpretation Centre,
Website: www.barcaldinerc.qld.gov.au located in the Library and Information
Centre. Drop into the centre to see the
Applications close on Monday 6 June 2022 at 12.00pm.
display.
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ALPHA DIP YARDS TEMPORARY CLOSURE
Residents are advised that the Alpha Dip Yards will be closed from
MUTTABURRA LIBRARY AND
Friday 20 May 2022 and will reopen on Monday 6 June 2022.
OFFICE CELEBRATING
EASTER HEAD YAKKA COMMUNITY CONVERSATIONS
A lot of Easter celebrations happened Community and civic leaders in the Barcaldine Region have invited
in the Muttaburra Library and Office Outback Futures to facilitate Head Yakka community conversation
over the Easter period with plenty of workshops.
games and activities for the kids. Wellbeing isn’t rocket science! It is about the things we can all do
every day to feel positive, have purpose and feel connected.
You’re invited to come and contribute your ideas about how we can
work together for outback mental health and wellbeing in your
town.
You can expect to have a chat, move around, share ideas in some
fun and engaging ways and together decide on some next steps.
There will be some lucky door prizes and food to share as we enjoy
each other’s company and take time to vision a healthy wellbeing
future for your town and the Barcaldine Region.
UPCOMING PUBLIC About Head Yakka: The Head Yakka initiative was developed
following three years of community engagement around issues of
HOLIDAYS IN ALPHA AND mental health in the Barcaldine Region. In 2019 Outback Futures,
JERICHO Barcaldine Regional Council and the University of Southern
Please be advised that Wednesday 18 Queensland launched Head Yakka in the Barcaldine Region.
May 2022 is a holiday for the Alpha and We are currently engaging in conversations with other regions in
Jericho townships for the purpose of Central West Queensland and are advocating for Head Yakka to be
the annual Alpha Show. developed and led by remote and very remote communities across
Queensland.
For more information or to see the various Head Yakka initiatives
that have launched since 2019, please visit our website at
https://outbackfutures.org.au/head-yakka or following the Head
Yakka Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/headyakka.
Event information
Alpha: Friday 10 June 2022 at 6.00pm at the Alpha Town Hall
Jericho: Saturday 11 June 2022 at 10.30am at the Jericho Town Hall
GARBAGE COLLECTION Barcaldine: Saturday 11 June 2022 at 6.00pm at the Galilee Gallery
We ask all residents to place their Muttaburra: Sunday 12 June 2022 at 10.30am at the Muttaburra
rubbish bins out the night before for Memorial Hall
collection. Visit the website for Aramac: Sunday 12 June 2022 at 6.00pm at the Harry Redford
collection information. Centre Function Room
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BANK OF QUEENSLAND
BARCALDINE
OPERATING HOURS
Residents are advised that the Bank of
Queensland Barcaldine will be
operating as follows during the period
Monday 23 May to Friday 17 June 2022.
Monday 23 and Tuesday 24 May
2022: Closed
Wednesday 25 May 2022: Open
Thursday 26 May 2022: Closed
Friday 27 May 2022: Open
Monday 30 May 2022: Open
Tuesday 31 May 2022: Closed
WORKS UPDATE AROUND THE REGION Wednesday 1 June 2022: Open
Thursday 2 June 2022: Closed
The Alpha Road Crews and Contractors are currently working on the
Friday 3 June 2022: Open
flood damage restoration works on the Star Downs, Tango, Pebbly
Monday 6 and Tuesday 7 June 2022:
Creek, Monklands, Degulla and Wendouree Roads.
Closed
Capricorn Highway between Alpha and Emerald has major Main Wednesday 8 June 2022: Open
Roads works taking place and there are some detours. There are Thursday 9 June 2022: Closed
two different job sites; one is completing the shoulder widening and Friday 10 June 2022: Open
the other is upgrading the culverts ahead of the shoulder widening. Monday 13 June 2022: Open
If you are travelling on any of these roads please follow the Tuesday 14 June 2022: Closed
directions of traffic controllers and signage on sites, drive to road Wednesday 15 June 2022: Open
conditions and we thank you for your patience as the works are Thursday 16 June 2022: Closed
carried out. Friday 17 June 2022: Open
In Aramac, the footpaths have been completed on Porter Street Opening hours: 9.30am to 4.00pm with
between Kerr Street and Gordon Street and at the Aramac Aquatic lunch from 12.30pm to 1.30pm.
Centre. The Bank of Queensland will re-open
At the Aramac Recreation and Camping Ground 14 new power for normal operating hours from
mushrooms have been installed and eight new ones at the Monday 20 June 2022 at 9.30am.
Muttaburra Recreation Grounds.
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES
Job Number Job Title Location Employment Closing Date
Type
BARC174 Aramac Town Supervisor Aramac Full-time Tuesday 17 May 2022 at 11.30pm.
BARC175 Plant Operator (Truck Driver) Alpha Full-time Tuesday 17 May 2022 at 11.30pm.
BARC176 Plant Operator (Excavator) Alpha Full-time Tuesday 17 May 2022 at 11.30pm.
Please apply online at https://www.barcaldinerc.qld.gov.au/employment.
All applications must be submitted through the Council website.
For more information, please contact Human Resources on 07 4651 5614 or email hrm@barc.qld.gov.au.
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due to loneliness. An easy way of combating this is to
provide your pet with stimulants such as balls and
chew toys to keep them occupied whilst you are away.
It can be handy to leave the radio on and to leave
something that belongs to you such as an old shoe.
Try giving your dog a bone when you leave the house.
This will teach your dog that when you leave there is a
positive reaction. A fence that is correctly designed to
BARKING DOGS
restrict your dog’s vision will help reduce the barking.
All dogs bark but some barking dogs become a real
Obedience training and discipline are also very
neighbourhood nuisance – greatly reducing the
important when trying to stop a barking problem. A
quality of life for their neighbours and increasing
dog can be trained alone and to bark only on
neighbourhood tensions. Barking dogs are the most
command.
common animal behaviour problem Council is asked
to deal with. My neighbour’s dog barks – What do I do?
Talk to your neighbour as soon as the problem arises.
Ongoing barking is often a symptom of another
They may not be aware that their dog is barking or
problem, and taking time to understand what makes
that their dog’s barking is bothering you.
a dog bark – especially your pet or other dogs in the
neighbourhood – is the first step towards solving this Give your neighbour this information and if the
problem, both for the dog involved and the barking persists after a week or two, speak with your
neighbours. neighbour again to provide feedback. If your
neighbour is unapproachable or does not agree that
Why do dogs bark?
a problem exists, you should contact Council for
Dogs are social animals and often bark when they
further advice.
are lonely;
Separation from an owner can cause stress or Excessive barking
anxiety to a dog; Excessive barking is an offence and Council staff will
Barking may also be a result of boredom and respond to reported barking problems. Initially, the
frustration; owner will receive an administrative letter.
Barking is the dog’s way of getting attention from If the problem continues and further complaints are
the owner; reported, Council will investigate. Irresponsible owners
Dogs bark out of fear – this can be fear of other who fail to comply with Council recommendations
people, objects or other dogs; can face significant penalties including an
Dogs bark when there is a threat to their territory; Infringement Notice of 5 Penalty Units (1 penalty unit =
Play; playing with your dog often stimulates $137.85 effective 1 June 2021).
barking; and
Guidelines for excessive barking
Some breeds have a reputation for barking
The following guidelines are used to determine if the
Can you control barking? noise is excessive:
The most important first step is to work out why your a) the noise is made for more than a total of 6
dog is barking. Once you know the symptom, you can minutes in an hour between the hours of 7.00am
find the cure. Barking can be controlled through and 10.00pm; or
several small behavioural changes. Some behavioural b) the noise is made for more than a total of 3
changes could be as small as walking your dog twice minutes in any 30 minute period after 10.00pm and
a day to relieve boredom. before 7.00am.
Dogs are social animals and require a certain amount If anyone has a complaint or queries please do not
of interaction on a daily basis. If your dog barks when hesitate to contact Council’s Local Laws Officer at the
you are away from the premises then it is probably Barcaldine Administration Office on 07 4651 5600.
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ARTHUR BEETSON
FOUNDATION JUNIOR
OUTBACK CHALLENGE IN
BARCALDINE
Central West Rugby League in
conjunction with Barcaldine Junior and
THE SOPRANOS REGIONAL TOUR Senior Rugby Leagues will be hosting
Opera Queensland’s regional tour of The Sopranos takes the this year’s Arthur Beetson Foundation
celebration of the bold and rebellious roles women have played Junior Outback Challenge at the
throughout the history of opera on the road. Barcaldine Showground on Saturday 14
Adapted from the new main stage production (QPAC, Concert Hall, May 2022.
March 29 – April 2) The Sopranos Regional Tour visits 12 Representative players in the age
communities across Queensland. groups of U14 Boys; U16 Boys; U14 Girls
Shining a light on some of the greatest dramatic moments in the and U17 Girls from Southern (Central
repertoire, feel the power of women’s voices as The Sopranos West and Western League areas) and
Regional Tour invites us to experience these unforgettable Northern (Mid-West and Mt Isa) will
characters anew. battle it out to try and win the coveted
Opera Queensland’s Festival of Outback Opera is supported by the Arthur Beetson Shield.
Queensland Government through Arts Queensland Players will also be vying for selection
Please bring along a picnic blanket or chair and BYO nibbles and to the Qld Junior Outback Squads to
drinks. play at Coolum at the Sunshine Coast
in late June.
Monday 23 May 2022 | Barcaldine Rec Park | 6.00pm
$20.00 per adult | $10.00 per child Everyone is welcome to come along
Tickets are available from and watch the rising stars of the future.
https://sopranos-barcaldine.eventbrite.com.au There will be some great rugby league
action. The canteen will be in operation
all day and a bar late in the day.
Following the junior games there will be
the Central West Open Men’s (Reds v
MADBAG COLOUR FUN RUN Greys) Trial Game.
A colourful family event for all. YOU'D BE MAD TO MISS IT! If anyone would like to help volunteer at
Join us at the Barcaldine Rec Park for a 2.5km walk/run with lots of the carnival please contact Mark Wren
colour. BYO white shirt or as much white as you like. on 0400 660 249 or Rhys Peacock on
0458 582 345.
$15.00 per adult | $10.00 per child including a sausage sizzle.
This carnival is thanks to the QRL
30% of the total entry fees will be donated to the In Memory of
Outback Advisory Committee, the
Andrea fundraiser.
Arthur Beetson Foundation, Barcaldine
Saturday 21 May 2022 | Barcaldine Rec Park | 3.30pm Regional Council, various Sponsors and
Tickets are available from https://madbag.eventbrite.com.au donors and the Barcaldine Community.
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REGIONAL EVENTS CAMERATA – QUEENSLAND’S CHAMBER
Below is a snapshot of upcoming ORCHESTRA IN CLASSICAL REIMAGINED
events in our region. A full list of events Camerata – Queensland’s Chamber Orchestra presents a program
is on Council’s website. of beloved and joyous classical music alongside a new Australian
Saturday 14 May 2022: Jericho work in a performance that the whole family will enjoy!
Tourism Association – Markets at the
Classical Reimagined will feature timeless classical masterpieces
Jericho Information Centre.
by Mozart and Tchaikovsky in stunning new interpretations, along
Wednesday 18 May 2022: Alpha
with a brand-new composition by Camerata’s Emerging
Show Society – Annual Alpha Show
Composer-in-Residence, Alexander Voltz.
at the Alpha Showground.
Saturday 21 May 2022: Alpha Rugby Inspired by his recent trip exploring the Emerald region, Voltz’s piece
League Football Club home game will conjure evocative soundscapes in an exciting new work for
at the Alpha Showground string orchestra. Camerata is delighted to premiere the work in
commencing at 5.00pm. regional Queensland, following a long tradition of local audiences
Saturday 21 May 2022: Aramac loving new music commissioned by Camerata, previously based on
Racing Club Inc – Aramac Races at the Fraser Coast, Winton and Paronella Park in Far North
the Aramac Racecourse Queensland.
commencing at 1.30pm. Performing without a conductor, the two-time Helpmann Award
Saturday 28 May 2022: Alpha Rugby nominated ensemble has established itself as a chamber orchestra
League Football Club home game of national significance. Known for their innovative and adventurous
at the Alpha Showground programming, Camerata thrives on collaborations with artists
commencing at 5.00pm. across a range of artforms and delights in working and performing
Monday 30 May 2022: The Babushka with local musicians of any age and experience.
Book Club at the Aramac Town Hall Classical Reimagined will be a joyful and lively concert experience,
commencing at 7.00pm. not to be missed.
Tuesday 31 May 2022: The Babushka
“Camerata shows that you don’t need to look very far for world-
Book Club at the Muttaburra
class talent.” Artshub
Memorial Hall commencing at
7.00pm. This tour is made possible with the generous support of the Tim
Saturday 4 June 2022: Alpha Horse Fairfax Family Foundation and the Queensland Government
and Pony Club Rally Day at the through Arts Queensland.
Alpha Showground commencing at Saturday 14 May 2022 | Barcaldine Town Hall | 6.30pm
8.30am. $20.00 per adult | $10.00 per child
Saturday 4 June 2022: Muttaburra Book your tickets by visiting
Stock Show at the Muttaburra https://camerata-barcaldine.eventbrite.com.au
Racecourse. BYO nibbles and drinks.
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