Red Friday

By Kathy Duff
Wondai Shire

Red Friday is the day to unite Queenslanders across the land
We don’t want our shires amalgamated so its time to make a stand

The symbol of the blood of communities has become the color red
So we’ll wear it, paint it, flaunt it to show Beattie our spirit is not dead.

These shires have served us well for 100 years or more
We must protect what we have worked for and not let Beattie close the door.

Its not the size that matters of our Councils big or small
It’s the community spirit that binds us and makes us all stand tall

Together in red we will march and together we will stand
from the Bush to the beach we will rally united hand in hand

From Noosa to Wondai, Monto, Kolan, Gayndah and Boulia in the west
We want to keep our shires special and not let Beattie make a mess

What’ll be his next mistake, it could be heads or tails
If he’s so keen to amalgamate why don’t we merge with New South Wales

Its democracy we fought for and the right to have a say
We must rally for what we believe in and not let Beattie get his way.

Monto Vids featured on Mackay Councillor Blog

George Christensen is a small business owner and editor of two community newspapers in Mackay. Interestingly George is also a councilor on Mackay City Council (see his MSC webpage).
George posted our two Future of Monto videos on his website here and here. George has been outspoken on the issue of local government reform, here is an article from George's blog and here is his own youtube video on the issue of amalgamation. It is great to see the democratic process in full swing.

Red Friday

Say NO to Forced Council Amalgamation!!!

BURNETT COMMUNITIES RALLY
GAYNDAH

Friday June 8th 2007 High Noon (12 NOON)

Show Peter Beattie that we demand

Local Voice and Local Choice


• Before 12.00 noon assemble for March at Lions Park to proceed along Anzac Parade to Jay Cees Park for speeches & free sausage sizzle.

• Wear Red (The color that has become the symbol of the protest)

• Groups & individuals organise tansport, banners/placards eg shire names and messages. Let as many people know as possible.

• If you can’t be at the rally then paint your town red in conjunction with the protest in the west by decorating shops, cars, flag poles, houses, power poles etc.

AMALGAMATION KILLS RURAL SHIRES

Contact Trevor Gleeson springgrove [at] burnett.net.au
Kathy Duff Kathy [at] duff.com.au
Bill Mellor office at] gayndah.qld.gov.au

“DON’T LET THE BURNETT BLEED”

MONTO SHIRE WORKERS VOTE FOR (RED FRIDAY) RDO (ROSTERED DAY OFF)

Before 7am this morning, Monday,4th June, Council external workforce voted to take their rostered day off on (RED FRIDAY), giving employees the opportunity to march in the GAYNDAH forced amalgamation PROTEST MARCH, friday 8th,june 07, 12noon, buses leave Monto 9:30/ 10:00am friday morning.

       THIS IS THE BURNETT GOING TO BATTLE AGAINST BEATTIE,S MADNESS.

Friday's March Update

Don’t Let The Burnett Bleed!

March on RED FRIDAY, June 8

PROTEST MARCH AGAINST FORCED AMALGAMATION OF RURAL COUNCILS AND THE DISREGARD FOR DEMOCRACY IN RURAL QUEENSLAND.


WHERE: GAYNDAH, LIONS PARK along ANZAC PARADE to JAYCEE PARK (for participants to make statements of objection).
WHEN: FRIDAY 8TH JUNE (to be known as RED FRIDAY - symbolizing the bleeding of the bush).
TIME: MARCH will commence at Noon

In response to the Queensland State government's ongoing failure to respond to the serious negative effects of the planned Forced Council Amalgamations, a PROTEST DAY has been organised for the Burnett region.

A march to express Burnett residents' fears and concerns for the repurcussions of sweeping changes to Local Government boundaries has been organised in response to widespread anger in the small rural communities in the Burnett region.

Friday 8th June has been dubbed "Red Friday" by organisers, and the protest will coincide with the GAYNDAH ORANGE FESTIVAL. Support is expected from MONTO, WONDAI, PROSTON,EIDSVOLD,GAYNDAH, CHILDERS, KOLAN,and PERRY Shires, with residents of all shires affected by the changes invited to take part. Participants are expected to represent a wide cross-section of these communities, from those directly connected to local councils, to primary producers, business owners, retired residents and families.

Among the issues to be aired will be decreased employment opportunities, more frail support systems, negative widespread business and social consequences, and the threat to the very existence of many small towns which currently play a vital role in the Burnett region.

This is a grass roots action and the people and politicians of Queensland need to hear how amalgamation will impact on us, our families, and our towns.

Buses will leave Monto Post Office at 10:00 am sharp on Friday morning. A bus is also being organised to take people from Eidsvold. (Please contact councils or rally contacts for bus info for other towns).

Participants are urged to bring PLACARDS, FLAGS or BANNERS, with a clear protest message. Organisers also recommend participants bring a hat, folding chair, snack and water.

For more information

pigmoosedotcom [at] gmail [dot] com

Don’t Let The Burnett Bleed!

Don’t Let The Burnett Bleed!
March on Red Friday, June 8

PROTEST MARCH AGAINST FORCED AMALGAMATION OF RURAL COUNCILS AND THE DISREGARD FOR DEMOCRACY IN RURAL QUEENSLAND.

WHERE: GAYNDAH, LIONS PARK along ANZAC PARADE to JAYCEE PARK (where the protest RALLY will make statements of objection).

WHEN: FRIDAY 8TH JUNE (to be known as RED FRIDAY - symbolizing the bleeding of the bush).

TIME: MARCH will commence at Noon

In response to the Beattie government's ongoing failure to respond to the serious negative effects of the planned Forced Shire Amalgamations, a PROTEST day has been organised for the Burnett region.

A march to express of Burnett residents' fears and concerns for the repurcussions of sweeping changes to Local Government boundaries has been organised in response to widespread anger in the small rural communities in the Burnett region.

Friday 8th June has been dubbed "Red Friday" by organisers, and coincides with the GAYNDAH ORANGE FESTIVAL. Support is expected from MONTO, WONDAI, PROSTON,EIDSVOLD,GAYNDAH,CHILDERS,GIN GIN,and PERRY Shires, with residents of all shires affected invited to take part.

Among the issues to be aired will be employment issues, social consequences, more frail support systems and the threat to the very existence of many small towns which currently play a vital role in the Burnett region.

This is a grass roots action and the people and politicians of Queensland need to hear how amalgamation will impact on you, your family, and your town.

Buses will leave Monto Post Office no later than 10:00 am Friday morning. A bus is also being organised to take people from Eidsvold...

Participants should bring hat PLACARDS, FLAGS, BANNERS, with a clear simple message why you ARE PROTESTING. Organisers also recommend participants bring a folding chair, snack hat and water.


CONTACTS
pigmoosedotcom [at] gmail [dot] com

Red Friday 8th of June

Don't Let The Burnett Bleed!

March in Gayndah on Red Friday 8th of June

Friday the 8th of June 2007 is Red Friday. Burnett District residents will meet in Gayndah at 12noon to protest forced amalgamation of Queensland Local Governments. The march will be followed by speechs and a sausage sizzle. For more information stay tuned to this site.