25-492: Download coordinates as: Glenden is a mining town and rural locality in the Isaac Region , Queensland , Australia. In the 2021 census , the locality of Glenden had a population of 477 people. The population subsequently declined rapidly, when the local mine changed its roster to a seven-days-on, seven-days-off roster, and is expected to continue to do so. Many residents are relocating to towns like Proserpine that offer
50-652: A city. Unlike the use in British or American English, this term can include inner-city, outer-metropolitan and industrial areas. Localities existed in the past as informal units, but in 1996 the Intergovernmental Committee on Surveying and Mapping and the Committee for Geographical Names in Australasia (CGNA) decided to name and establish official boundaries for all localities and suburbs. There has subsequently been
75-737: A focus on comprehensive disaster management, which includes disaster mitigation, prevention, preparedness, response and recovery. In 2011, the SES was a recipient of the Queensland Greats Awards . In October 2022, following a review by State Disaster Coordinator Steve Gollschewski, it was announced the QFES would be dissolved in June 2024, resulting in the largest reform of emergency services in Queensland since 1990. The Queensland Fire and Rescue Service along with
100-490: A local level to a national disaster much like the 2010–2011 Queensland floods and Cyclone Yasi . Units are established at local government level, to provide emergency support functions to local communities. These units have separate groups established, depending on population and geographical needs. At present, there are 337 SES groups. The SES is designed to empower people to help themselves and others in their community in times of emergency and disaster. The basic concept
125-666: A more stable environment. Glenden was constructed by the Mount Isa Mines company (now Glencore ) to provide accommodation for workers at their Newlands coal mine . The site, 30 kilometres from the mine, was chosen in 1981 and was constructed by the company and then given to the Shire of Nebo (which was amalgamated in 2008 to become Isaac Region) to administer. Glenden State School opened on 25 January 1982. Glenden Post Office opened circa 1983. Glenden Christian School opened on 5 January 1995 but closed on 3 February 1997. In 2023, there
150-710: A process to formally define their boundaries and to gazette them, which is almost complete. In March 2006, only South Australia and the Northern Territory had not completed this process. The CGNA's Gazetteer of Australia recognises two types of locality: bounded and unbounded. Bounded localities include towns, villages, populated places, local government towns and unpopulated town sites, while unbounded localities include place names, road corners and bends, corners, meteorological stations, ocean place names and surfing spots. Sometimes, both localities and suburbs are referred to collectively as "address localities". In
175-881: A public library in Glenden Shopping Centre in the Town Centre on Ewan Drive ( 21°21′31″S 148°06′59″E / 21.3585°S 148.1164°E / -21.3585; 148.1164 ( Glenden Public Library ) ). The council also operates the Glenden Recreation Centre in the Town Centre ( 21°21′31″S 148°06′56″E / 21.3586°S 148.1155°E / -21.3586; 148.1155 ( Glenden Recreation Centre ) ). It also provides tennis and basketball courts off Bell Place ( 21°21′23″S 148°07′06″E / 21.3564°S 148.1184°E / -21.3564; 148.1184 ( Glenden tennis & basketball courts ) ),
200-754: A tornado caused considerable damage in the Brisbane area and the QCDO was activated to assist in disaster relief. The QCDO saw a much larger involvement in natural disasters during the 1974 Brisbane flood . In 1975, the State Government introduced the State Counter-Disaster Organisation Act 1975 , which was proclaimed on 11 December 1975. The Act established two organisations, the State Counter-Disaster Organisation (SCDO), and
225-496: Is a government primary and secondary (Prep-12) school for boys and girls at Gillham Terrace ( 21°21′14″S 148°06′57″E / 21.3539°S 148.1158°E / -21.3539; 148.1158 ( Glenden State School ) ). In 2013, the school had 317 students and 25 teachers (24 full-time equivalent). In 2018, the school had an enrolment of 91 students with 15 teachers (14 full-time equivalent) and 12 non-teaching staff (8 full-time equivalent). Glenden Police Station
250-467: Is an 18-hole golf course at the end of Golf Club Road ( 21°21′01″S 148°07′22″E / 21.3502°S 148.1228°E / -21.3502; 148.1228 ( Glenden Golf Club ) ). Suburbs and localities (Australia) Suburbs and localities are the names of geographic subdivisions in Australia , used mainly for address purposes. The term locality is used in rural areas, while
275-421: Is at 4 Bell Place ( 21°21′30″S 148°07′08″E / 21.3582°S 148.1189°E / -21.3582; 148.1189 ( Glenden Primary Health Care Centre ) ). Glenden Ambulance Station is also located there ( 21°21′28″S 148°07′07″E / 21.3579°S 148.1187°E / -21.3579; 148.1187 ( Glenden Ambulance Station ) ). Glenden Water Treatment Plant
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#1732890571617300-403: Is at 8 Bell Place ( 21°21′31″S 148°07′09″E / 21.3586°S 148.1191°E / -21.3586; 148.1191 ( Glenden Police Station ) ). Glenden Fire Station is at 2 Bell Place ( 21°21′30″S 148°07′08″E / 21.3584°S 148.1190°E / -21.3584; 148.1190 ( Glenden Fire Station ) ). Glenden Primary Health Care Centre
325-491: Is on Usher the south-west of the town ( 21°21′31″S 148°06′31″E / 21.3586°S 148.1086°E / -21.3586; 148.1086 ( Glenden Water Treatment Plant ) ). Glenden SES Facility is within the water treatment site on the south-east corner on Usher Street ( 21°21′33″S 148°06′36″E / 21.3592°S 148.1100°E / -21.3592; 148.1100 ( Glenden SES Facility ) ). The Isaac Regional Council operates
350-426: Is one of self-help and mutual assistance within each community. The SES are trained and equipped to deal with emergencies like: The following list chronologically records those who have held the post of SES Chief Officer. Members may be eligible for Australian and Queensland Honours . SES medals and ribbons are worn in accordance with the strict order of precedence below, from centre to right. The award with
375-500: Is split between the City of Newcastle and City of Lake Macquarie LGAs; and Woodville , which is split between the City of Maitland and Port Stephens Council LGAs. In unincorporated areas , localities are declared by the relevant state authority. Queensland State Emergency Service The State Emergency Service (SES) in Queensland , Australia is a volunteer-based organisation of
400-783: The Queensland Government and forms part of the Queensland Police Service (QPS), assisting with disaster management as an emergency services auxiliary. The current head of the SES is Chief Officer Mark Armstrong. From its beginning in 1961 until November 1973, the Queensland Civil Defence Organisation (QCDO) was set up to deal with emergencies in the event of a nuclear war. It took no part in natural disaster operations other than operations following Cyclone Althea in December 1971. In November 1973,
425-640: The Maddern Oval on Gilbert Avenue, and the Glenden Swimming Pool at 21 Bell Place ( 21°21′27″S 148°07′04″E / 21.3576°S 148.1178°E / -21.3576; 148.1178 ( Glenden Swimming Pool ) ). St Paul's Anglican and Catholic Church is on the western corner of Perry Drive and Bell Place ( 21°21′33″S 148°07′07″E / 21.3591°S 148.1185°E / -21.3591; 148.1185 ( St Paul's Anglican and Catholic Church ) ). Glenden Golf Club
450-638: The Rural Fire Service would form the Queensland Fire Department, with a new central headquarters. On Monday 3 June 2024 the SES was transitioned to the Queensland Police Service , and along with a newly created Marine Rescue Queensland (MRQ), were made part of the Queensland emergency services; in accordance with the State Emergency Service Act 2024 and Marine Rescue Queensland Act 2024 respectively. On 25 September 2024,
475-691: The State Emergency Service (SES). In accordance with section 14 of the Act, the SES was established because there was a need for a service that was capable of dealing with natural disasters, separate to a civil defence role. During 2002–03 the Department of Emergency Services undertook a comprehensive review of the State Counter-Disaster Organisation Act 1975 in consultation with a wide range of stakeholders. The review resulted in
500-402: The demolition of the town. In the 2011 census , the locality of Glenden had a population of 1,308 people. In the 2016 census , the locality of Glenden had a population of 620 people. In the 2021 census , the locality of Glenden had a population of 477 people. The mine is the major employer in the town. The surrounding rural areas are mostly cattle grazing stations. Glenden State School
525-527: The development of the Disaster Management Act 2003 , which commenced by proclamation on 31 March 2004. Following legislation updates on 21 May 2014 the SES was now established under the Queensland Fire and Emergency Services Act 1990 . The Act maintained many elements of the existing system established under the State Counter-Disaster Organisation Act , while adding contemporary elements such as
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#1732890571617550-438: The first instance, decisions about the names and boundaries of suburbs and localities are made by the local council in which they are located based on criteria such as community recognition. Local council decisions are, however, subject to approval by the state's geographical names board. The boundaries of some suburbs and localities overlap two or more local government areas (LGAs). Examples of this are Adamstown Heights , which
575-426: The organisation moved from its headquarters at Kedron to a new headquarters at 1231 Sandgate Road, Nundah , co-sharing with Marine Rescue Queensland . The SES is a volunteer-based community-located emergency support service, providing emergency and rescue services in times of natural disasters, and other emergencies. The main roles are preparing for, and responding to different type of emergencies and disasters from
600-526: The term suburb is used in urban areas. Australian postcodes closely align with the boundaries of localities and suburbs. This Australian usage of the term "suburb" differs from common American and British usage, where it typically means a smaller, frequently separate residential community outside, but close to, a larger city. The Australian usage is closer to the American or British use of "district" or "neighbourhood", and can be used to refer to any portion of
625-524: Was outrage when it was announced that the town of Glenden would be demolished as it was a requirement of the original mine approval that a complete rehabilitiation of the area was undertaken when the mine closed. This announcement came at a time of high levels of homelessness in Queensland due to a shortage of homes. On 18 August 2023, the Queensland Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk announced that legislation would be enacted to prevent
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