Fitzroy Ridges
Fitzroy Northern Districts to the Ridges and beyond

The Fitzroy Northern districts have a population of over 2,500 residents and is serviced by more than 30 non-profit organisations.

Events, Meetings and Public Notices

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 Campdraft – Phone Les Hopkins 0434 332 456 17th to 20th April 2025 Ridgelands Showgrounds
Mother's Day Afternoon Tea – QCWA Ridgeland's branch
more info . . .
Contact June 0437 648 505
27th April 2025
1:30pm
Ridgelands Hall
55 Dalma Ridgelands Rd,
Ridgelands Qld. 4702
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 or 4934 5115
12th May 2025
4th August 2025
3th November 2025
Alton Downs Hall
1569 Ridgelands Rd
Cnr. Nicholson Rd.
Alton Downs, 4702
Alton Downs Hall Association Dance $12:00pp.
More information Contact Peter  0427 341 166
17th May 2025
7:00pm
Alton Downs Hall
Ridgelands and District History Group – at Ridgelands State School
or Hall More information on the Ridgelands & District History Group
Contact Robyn 0400 729 058
17th August 2025 - 2:00pm
16th November 2025
2:00pm
Ridgelands State School
43 Dalma-Ridgelands Road

 

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 10:30am
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  
17th May 2025
19th July 2025
20th September 2025
15th November 2025
Syd Stickley, The Keyboard Kid
Syd Stickley, The Keyboard Kid
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
12th May 2025
4th August 2025
3th November 2025
AGM 5th February 2026
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 – 2:00pm at
Ridgelands State School or Hall
More information on the Ridgelands & District History Group
Contact Robyn 0400 729 058
18th May 2025
17th August 2025
16th November 2025
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)

Location:
1890 Ridgelands Road
Opening Hours:
May – August
Tuesdays and Thursdays: — 2pm to 5pm
Saturdays and Sundays: — 9am to 3pm

September – April
Tuesdays and Thursdays: — 3pm to 6pm
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

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
Phone: (07) 4932 9000 or


Closes 30th June 2025
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 NAB Foundation Community Grants – up to $25,000 eMail:
nabfoundation@nab.com.au
  Regional Arts Development Fund (RADF) Contact RRC 4932 9000

opens 6th May 2025
RACQ Foundation: Community Grants - funding of up to $50,000
FY25 Round 2
more information
open Stanwell Power Station Community Fund 1800 300 351
Opens:   6-3-2025
Closes: 24-6-2025

Opens: 25-6-2025
Closes: 17-9-2025
Round 25
Strengthening Rural Communities – Rebuilding Regional Communities
Funding announced by late August 2025
Round 26
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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