Fitzroy Ridges
Fitzroy Northern Districts to the Ridges and beyond

The Fitzroy Northern districts have a population of over 3,500 residents and is serviced by more than 30 non-profit organisations.
Events, Meetings and Public Notices.
Pink Lily Community Sign
Pink Lily Community Sign
To include your local community event
on the noticeboard (sign) at Pink Lily
and on this website:

Please check details are correct prior to
submission and after publication.
Please submit information four weeks or earlier,
if possible prior to the date of the event.
Also submit details about changes to regular events
or other events as soon as possible.  Thank you.
 
Events When Where
Ridgelands State School – collecting cans & bottles
Call 4934 5518 for more information
Collecting any time Ridgelands State School
43 Dalma-Ridgelands Road
Ridgelands State School – Enrolments now open for 2026 Prep and all
grades. Call Rebecca 4934 5518 for more information & to arrange a tour
Now Open Ridgelands State School
43 Dalma-Ridgelands Road
Fitzroy Agricultural Corridor Water INC  – AGM
Contact Chantal  0427 345 524
13th October 2025
5:00pm
Alton Downs Hall
Alton Downs Hall 120th Anniversary
More information RSVP Peter  0427 341 166
18th October 2025
9:30am to 11:00am
Alton Downs Hall
Alton Downs Hall Association Dance
More information Contact Peter  0427 341 166
15th November 2025
7:00pm
Alton Downs Hall
Fitzroy Northern Area Ratepayers Association – 7:30pm Includes the
districts of: Alton Downs, Dalma, Garnant, Glenroy, Morinish,
Morinish South, Nine Mile, Pink Lily, Ridgelands and South Yaamba.
Contact John 0400 782 350
3rd November 2025
2nd February 2026 [AGM]
12th May 2026
3rd August 2026
2nd November 2026
1st February 2027 [AGM]
Alton Downs Hall
1569 Ridgelands Rd
Cnr. Nicholson Rd.
Alton Downs, 4702
Ridgelands and District History Group – at Ridgelands State School
or Hall Contact Robyn 0400 729 058
16th November 2025
9:00am
Ridgelands State School
43 Dalma-Ridgelands Road
Alton Downs Pony Club AGM – All welcome
Sharyn 0400 733 309 or email
26th November 2025
7:00pm
Alton Downs Hall

 

Regular Events. . .  

Events When Where
Alton Downs Pony Club Rally Day – All welcome
Sharyn  

9am
Polocrosse & Sports Club
Grounds, Alton Downs
Play Group – during School Term.
No Play Group during School Holidays All parents & children
One to Kindy age welcome. Phone 4934 5518

9:00 to 11:00am
Ridgelands State School
43 Dalma-Ridgelands Road

in Library
Stitch and Chat Group4934 5145 2nd & 4th Tuesday every month
9:30am
QCWA Hall Ridgelands
39 Ridgeland/Dalma Road
Events When Band Where
Alton Downs Hall Association Dances
Dance starts 7:00pm – Everyone Welcome $12:00pp.
More information on Old Time Dance
Contact Peter  0427 341 166                   For Sale  
15th November 2025 Syd Stickley, The Keyboard Kid
Syd Stickley, The Keyboard Kid
Alton Downs Hall

 

Regular Meetings. . .  

Meetings When Where
Alton Downs Hall Committee Meeting  – Held 4th Wednesday of every month
except December. Contact Peter  0427 341 166

7:30pm
Alton Downs Hall
Fitzroy Northern Area Ratepayers Association – 7:30pm Includes the districts
of: Alton Downs, Dalma, Garnant, Glenroy, Morinish, Morinish South, Nine Mile,
Pink Lily, Ridgelands and South Yaamba. Contact John 0400 782 350
3rd November 2025
2nd February 2026 [AGM]
12th May 2026
3rd August 2026
2nd November 2026
1st February 2027 [AGM]
Alton Downs Hall
1569 Ridgelands Rd
Cnr. Nicholson Rd.
Queensland Country Women’s Association Ridgelands Branch –
Held 1st Wednesday of every month – Val Ciesiolka 4934 8159

9:30am
Ridgelands CWA Hall
39 Ridgeland/Dalma Road
Ridgelands and District History Group –
at Ridgelands State School or Hall
Contact Robyn 0400 729 058
16th November 2025
9:00am
Ridgelands State School
43 Dalma-Ridgelands Road
Ridgelands & District Sporting & Agricultural Association
Held 2nd Wednesday of every month

7:30pm
Ridgelands Showgrounds
38/58 Dalma Ridgelands Rd

 

Community Notices. . .  

Notice Board
Bushfire Season Disasters Happen, Be Prepared  more info... Prepare your household
For emergency assistance
only during natural disasters
please call the Local Disaster Management Group (LDMG)
Co-ordination Centre on 1300 652 659

Rural Neighbourhood Watch
for emergency ring 000

During a Break and Enter
Wilful damage in progress
Reporting a vehicle breakin

To report a burglary when offenders have gone,
To report wilful damage that's occurred,
or
To report stolen property
          Contact police after a crime has been committed on 131 444

Contact Rockhampton Stock Squad on 4932 3681

For security help and advice call
4932 3692 or

Police Stations Rockhampton   4932 3500
Gracemere       4933 1811
Stay Smart Online – for Individuals
and for Small Business
Stay Smart Online Information for Individuals
and
Stay Smart Online Information for Small Business
Alton Downs Waste Management Facility
(Transfer Station)
More information on Waste Facilities
Location:
1890 Ridgelands Road
Opening Hours:
Tuesdays and Thursdays: — 2pm to 5pm
Saturdays and Sundays: — 9am to 3pm

Closed: Good Friday and Christmas Day.
Alton Downs Hall for hire To book community hall please contact, Booking Officer:
A. Dyer  0400 929 195 ah; Peter  0427 341 166
Chair Hire Contact Ridgelands State School P&C to hire chairs for functions
4934 5518
Rockhampton Regional Council
Division 5 Councillor
1300 225 577 more RRC contact information . . .
Cherie Rutherford more information . . .

 
Community Funding / Grants
Closing Date Type Of Grant Contact Details
Round 2 – Opens
1st December 2025
Closing 2nd February 2025



Australia Day Grant – Opens
22nd September 2025
Closing 3rd November 2025 -->
RRC Community Assistance Program –
    Community Development Grants
    Community Facilities Insurance Support
    Education Bursary
    Environmental and Sustainability Grants
    Local Community Events Sponsorship
    Regional Community Events Sponsorship

Australia Day Grant
Phone: (07) 4932 9000 or



Closes 31st October 2025
In 2025, the GCBF program is available to not-for-profit organisations
to help provide services that benefit the community.

round 124 $100,000 super round.
round 125 $35,000 standard grant round.
1800 633 619
Community Benefit Fund
Opens 17th February 2025
Closes 30th September 2025
NAB Foundation Community Grants – up to $25,000
funding awarded in November
eMail:
nabfoundation@nab.com.au
  Round 1 2025-26   Open
Closes 26th September 2025
Regional Arts Development Fund (RADF) – Round 1 is now open
for applications for projects commencing on or after 29th October 2025.
Contact RRC 4932 9000

closes 12th September 2025
RACQ Foundation: Community Grants - funding of up to $50,000
FY26 Round 1
more information
open Stanwell Power Station Community Fund 1800 300 351
Opens: 25-6-2025
Closes: 17-9-2025

Opens: 18-9-2025
Closes: 4-12-2025
Round 26
Strengthening Rural Communities – Rebuilding Regional Communities
Funding announced by late August 2025
Round 27
Strengthening Rural Communities – Rebuilding Regional Communities
1800 170 020
If you are a not-for-profit organisation who requires financial assistance and would like more funding information contact .
Local History –
Could anyone who has or who can assist with any information or photos of the Alton Downs area from 1860 to 1900 please email .

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Local War Veterans –
Could anyone who has or who can obtain photos of Alton Downs and District War Veterans including Korea and Vietnam please email .

List of War Veterans from Alton Downs and District

The Alton Downs and Combined District Memorial Committee would like your assistance with their local War Veterans Remembrance Projects.
See a sample of WW1 project.


Local flood information for the northern area residents of the Rockhampton Region

Community Event organisers (non-profit) and anyone wishing to connect with the residents of Alton Downs, Balcomba, Boomer Range, Bushley, Calioran, Canoona, Dalma, Fairy Bower, Garnant, Glenavon, Glenroy, Gracemere, Kabra, Kalapa, Lion Mountain, Morinish, Mount Carpenter, Mount Salmon, Native Cat Range, Nine Mile, Pink Lily, Prospect, Pukatika, Redbank, Ridgelands, Round Mountain, South Yaamba, Stanwell, Sugarloaf Mountain, The Lookout, Waroula, Westwood, Woodville, Wycarbah or anyone residing in the Rockhampton regional district can have their information included.

Cost to promote commercial events on application.

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