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Construction work commencing
On behalf of nbn, Ventia has been engaged to build and rollout additional fibre deeper into the nbn network within the Hinchinbrook Shire soon.
What’s involved?
– Installing cabe through existing underground pipes or on existing overhead power poles
– Digging and /or drilling on public property such as under footpaths or on nature strips
– Installing pits, similar to the telecommunications pits you may already see in your area.
How will you be affected?
Whilst all care will be taken to minimisedisruption during construction, please be aware:
– There may be some temporary footpath and/or road closures.
– There may be temporary noise and dust associated with the work.
– Where possible, please park your vehicle(s) in private driveways.
– Ventia expect there to be no impact to your existing telecommunications network while work is being carried out.
Ventia will endeavour to restore any land affected during construction to a condition similar to what it was before the acitivity began.
Any affected area will be restored in two stages.
Temporary restoration will be addressed daily to keep work areas safe and final restoration will be undertaken as soon as practicable after work is completed.
Please take care when near a construction zone and always follow pedestrian and traffic management instructions.
If you have a concern about specific work being carried out in your area we encourage you to contact Ventia
Phone: 1300 275 799
Email: stakeholder.telco@ventia.com
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Canegrowers Herbert River are organising Fire monitoring Services company FVS to attend Ingham on 19th June to inspect and service members fire extinguishers
Canegrowers Herbert River are organising Fire monitoring Services company FVS to attend Ingham on 19th June to inspect and service members fire extinguishers. FSV would like to know in advance how many extinguishers there will be and if possible the sizes. The cost will be $15 per fire extinguisher. Can you please contact the office on 4776 5350 to inform us if you will require this service and how many extinguishes you require to be inspected.
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LATE BIN DELIVERIES
We recognise that this season has been challenging, with various factors such as weather causing disruptions. Additionally, late bin deliveries have been a frequent issue contributing to delays.
We are aware of the impact this has on your operations and are committed to ensuring the mill is held accountable. Our goal is to work towards a resolution that safeguards the interests of both our growers and the field sector.
To address this issue effectively, we need to document each occurrence of late bin delivery. To streamline this process, we have established a dedicated mobile phone for growers or contractors to report these delays. We would like you to share this number
with your harvester contractor so we can capture all of the Herbert River district late bins.
We ask that you include the following details in your text message:
Group number
Date of occurrence
Expected delivery time
Actual arrival time of the bins
Number of bins delivered
Whether any bins were dragged due to the delay
The phone number for submitting your reports will be provided in the coming days and this will be a text only service.
We appreciate your cooperation and continued efforts as we work towards a solution.
Please do not hesitate to reach out if you have any immediate concerns or questions. We are committed to standing by your side and working together to overcome these obstacles.
Riverine protection permits
You will generally need a riverine protection permit before you excavate; place fill; or destroy vegetation in any watercourse, lake or spring, unless you meet the exemption requirements (see below).
If you wish to remove riverine quarry material (such as stone, gravel, sand, rock, clay, earth and soil) from a watercourse or lake, you must obtain authorisations for the extraction riverine quarry materials. Contact your local business centre to check what is required.
You may also need to obtain other authorisations, such as owner consent and vegetation clearing permits.
How to apply for a riverine protection permit
Before applying, check whether your activity is covered by an exemption (see below). To apply, complete the application for a riverine protection permit (PDF, 616KB). No fees currently apply.
Exemption requirements
You do not need to apply for a permit if you meet the riverine protection permit exemption requirements (PDF, 143KB). To check if you meet these requirements, contact your local business centre. In certain cases, exemptions may also be available for emergency works. Read more about watercourse works associated with emergencies and disasters
SRA maps out Ten-Year R&D plan
A ten-year plan to chart the course of Research and Development (R&D) investment in the sugarcane industry over the next decade, has been released by Sugar Research Australia (SRA) today.
The plan is aimed at addressing key issues and critical challenges faced by Australian sugarcane growers and millers now and in the future.
SRA’s Head of Research Strategy and Investment, Ms Jane Trindall, said the Ten-Year R&D plan 2024-2034 is important to the sugarcane industry because it outlines a commitment to investing in R&D that results in long-term improvement in all aspects of growing and milling sugarcane.
“This will ensure the industry’s long-term viability and competitiveness in the coming decade,” Ms Trindall said. “It provides clear direction to help researchers focus on areas that will have the most benefit for the industry.”
“The plan’s impact over the next decade will have the effect of improvements in productivity, profitability and sustainability of the sugarcane industry through increased adoption of new research and development by growers and millers.”
The R&D plan aims to steer investment in research on behalf of Australian sugarcane growers and millers and the Australian government. To maximise the benefits for the industry, SRA will implement an integrated approach to direct its R&D investments across five R&D programs:
1. Varieties: Create the potential
2. Agronomy and farming systems: Achieve the potential
3. Crop Protection: Safeguard the potential
4. Milling and Processing: Deliver the potential
5. Adoption: Reach the potential
Five key principles guide SRA’s approach to implementation: Focus on the long-term, promote adoption, be future-ready, build research capability and collaborate.
“The R&D Plan is a culmination of collaborative efforts with industry and government stakeholders,” Ms Trindall said. “Recognising the dynamic nature of our environment, the document serves as a living roadmap.
Whilst the plan’s purpose is to bolster the industry’s competitiveness, productivity, and sustainability through innovative R&D, it also serves to benefit the regional communities that lie within it.
SRA’s planning aims to shape the future prosperity of the Australian sugarcane industry and its regional communities through ingenuity and innovation, and remains committed to ongoing engagement with key partners – continuously learning and adapting to shape a prosperous future for the Australian sugarcane industry.
No Slash Zone Register
This Register allows residents to nominate that the road frontages of their property are not to be slashed by Council.
The No Slash Zone Register applies to local Council roads only and supports responsible land owners who are working to manage pest and weed species along the boundary of properties fronting road reserves throughout the district. For further information on identifying and managing pest and weed species visit our Land and Pest Management page.
Once registered, guideposts will be installed to indicate the start and end of the No Slash Zone, these physical indicators are essential for Council or contractor slashers to differentiate between frontages of properties which are self-managed.
Slashers will not slash areas registered unless the No Slash Zone indicators are removed, requested to be removed or it becomes evident that the road frontage is no longer being maintained by the property owner and has become overgrown for an extended period of time.
To register your road frontage as a No Slash Zone, please follow the link below or contact Council on 4776 4671. Please ensure when providing information about your property to Council that you give specific details of where the No Slash Zone will start and end.
Growers Liability for Acts of Contractors
The general rule in law is that a grower is not liable for the acts of an independent contractor. The bad news is that there are always exceptions to the general rule. One exception is that a grower may well still be liable if they exercise a substantial degree of control over how the contractor performs their services.
Read Chris Cooper’s article below.
SRA Membership Form
Even though you are a SRA levy payer this does not mean you are a SRA member. If you would like to check if you are a member or not please contact Allyson from the SRA Communications team. Allyson’s contact details are:
Allyson Starky
Communications and Marketing Officer
Tel: 07 3331 3308
Mob: 0408 185 138
If you would like to become an SRA member please download the SRA membership application form below.
Without travelling or even leaving home, you can now see a medical specialist online. Go to docto.com.au on your mobile phone or home computer and book a telehealth appointment with a specialist from Dermatology to Urology. All you need is a referral from your local GP.
The cost of a consultation is subsidised by Medicare with out-of-pocket expenses to see a private specialist from $35.
Patients are matched to the nearest, most appropriate specialist for their care and offered an appointment within 5-7 days.
Any questions? Email team@docto.com.au or for more information click on the below.