23-541: Download coordinates as: Adavale is a rural town and locality in the Shire of Quilpie , Queensland , Australia. In the 2021 census , the locality of Adavale had a population of 72 people. Adavale is in South West Queensland , 931 kilometres (578 mi) west of the state capital, Brisbane . It is roughly in the centre of the locality. Between Adavale and Yaraka is Yapunyah waterhole . The town
46-764: 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
69-601: 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 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
92-490: 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
115-800: 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
138-482: Is on Patricia Downs Road north of the town ( 25°53′57″S 144°36′29″E / 25.8992°S 144.6081°E / -25.8992; 144.6081 ( Adavale Cemetery ) ). Adavale Police Station is in Shepherd Street ( 25°54′39″S 144°35′52″E / 25.9108°S 144.5979°E / -25.9108; 144.5979 ( Adavale Police Station ) ). Adavale SES Facility
161-665: Is on the eastern corner of Mckinlay Street and Blackwater Street ( 25°54′24″S 144°36′03″E / 25.9067°S 144.6009°E / -25.9067; 144.6009 ( Adavale SES Facility ) ). Emmet Pocket Lookout is in the Idalia National Park and offers panoramic views over the park's northern boundaries to the surrounding plains ( 24°43′18″S 144°39′27″E / 24.7218°S 144.6574°E / -24.7218; 144.6574 ( Emmet Pocket Lookout ) ). Suburbs and localities (Australia) Suburbs and localities are
184-426: 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
207-469: Is only accessible along a gravel road from Charleville in the east, Quilpie in the south and Blackall in the north. Adavale has the following mountains: There are a number of protected areas within the locality: The town is named after Ada Constance Stevens (wife of Ernest James Stevens ). The Stevens family had the Tintinchilla (later Milo) pastoral run in the area. There is a story that
230-510: 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
253-1006: The Committee for Geographical Names in Australasia (CGNA) decided to name and establish official boundaries for all localities and suburbs. There has subsequently been 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
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#1732790194585276-823: 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,
299-668: 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,
322-725: 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
345-606: The building has been sold. At the 2006 census , Adavale and the surrounding area had a population of 141, with the town itself having an estimated population of around 15. In the 2016 census , the locality of Adavale had a population of 93 people. In the 2021 census , the locality of Adavale had a population of 72 people. There are no schools in Adavale nor nearby; the nearest schools are in Quilpie . Distance education and boarding schools are other options. Adavale Cemetery
368-544: 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
391-438: 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
414-514: The names of geographic subdivisions in Australia , used mainly for address purposes. The term locality is used in rural areas, while 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,
437-426: 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
460-618: The origin of the name is that Ada lost her hat veil ( Ada-veil ) where the Milo road crosses Blackwater Creek. Town and suburban lots in the town of Adavale were sold on 9 February 1881 at Charleville. Adavale Post Office opened on 1 January 1881 and closed in 1991. Milo Station Provisional School opened circa 1888 and closed circa 1891. It reopened as Milo Provision School circa 1902 and closed circa 1905. Adavale Provisional School opened on 8 October 1888. On 1 January 1909, it became Adavale State School. It closed on 31 December 1968. The school
483-500: The town as expected but passed further to the south where the new town of Quilpie was created along the railway line, and soon became the major town in the region while Adavale diminished. In 1930, it was decided that the seat of local government should move from Adavale to Quilpie and the Shire of Adavale was renamed the Shire of Quilpie . St Eugene Catholic Church was opened on Wednesday 5 May 1954 by Bishop William Brennan . The church
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#1732790194585506-457: Was on Nelson Street ( 25°54′23″S 144°35′55″E / 25.9063°S 144.5985°E / -25.9063; 144.5985 ( Adavale State School (former) ) ). From 1889 to 1930, Adavale was the seat of local government, initially called Adavale Division and later the Shire of Adavale . The town was a thriving centre but, in 1917, the Western railway line did not come to
529-399: Was originally located on the corner of Skinner and Shepherd Streets. In 1963, it was badly damaged in a flood. It was demolished and rebuilt at that site in 1964. It was later relocated to McKinlay Street ( 25°54′21″S 144°36′03″E / 25.90597°S 144.6009°E / -25.90597; 144.6009 ( St Eugene Catholic Church (former) ) ). The church has closed and
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