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SEPTEMBER 2011 - ISSUE 37

GLADSTONE REGIONAL COUNCIL COMMUNITY NEWSLETTER

Gladstone Regional Council Phone 497 0 0700 Fax 4975 8500 Email info@gladstonerc.qld.gov.au

$1.2m QGC rental scheme for eligible youth Gladstone Region apprentices and trainees battling to meet the demands of rising living costs stand to benefit from the $1.2 million QGC rental assistance scheme announced in August.

QGC, developer of the Queensland Curtis LNG project, will fund the scheme over two years with Gladstone Regional Council's Community Advisory Service to administer it.

Council's Community Services portfolio spokesperson Maxine Brushe said provision had been made for the appointment of a dedicated Council officer to manage the scheme and that the recruitment process was already under way.

"It is envisaged that the scheme will be implemented in mid-September with the Council officer starting by that time also," Cr Brushe said.

Cr Brushe said the introduction of the scheme was a welcome relief for a vulnerable section of the community.

"About 2800 young apprentices reside in Gladstone and many of them are undoubtedly struggling to meet the demands of living in a high rent economy," she said.

"Depending on their individual circumstances, those who qualify for the scheme could receive up to a maximum of $80 per week in rental assistance.

"The rental supplement provided by QGC and the Council will help to retain our community's young people and ensure they play their role in a workforce securing the prosperity of the region.

"Coupled with Council's partnership in the GLNG Housing Program, which provides rental supplements to middle income earners, a large number of battling families and individuals are being helped to cope with the Gladstone rental market's heavy demand."

Apprentices and trainees seeking assistance must be aged below 25 and must have been a Gladstone resident for at least three years and employed full-time.

Potential candidates for the QGC scheme are invited to pre-register with the Community Advisory Service by phoning 4976 6300.

Enquiries regarding the GLNG Housing Program can be directed to Karen Robinson at the Community Advisory Service, 142 Goondoon Street, or by phoning 4976 6350.

Gardens and Gladstone inspire exhibition Gladstone Region and Gladstone Tondoon Botanic Gardens surrounds are the subjects of an exhibition by artists and photographers Suyee (pictured) and Lynn Clifford, now on show. The exhibition can be viewed at the Gardens Visitor Centre, Glenlyon Road, Gladstone.

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Mayor's Message

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Rates discount deadline

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Nuisance barking dogs

Visit Council’s Website - www.gladstone.qld.gov.au

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Illegal waste dumping

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Sister city bond continues

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Gail Sellers - Mayor

Council Contacts

Main Phone: 4970 0700 A/Hrs Emergency Phone: 4979 1134 Main Fax: 4975 8500

All mail to: PO Box 29 Gladstone DC Qld 4680

Gladstone Office

101 Goondoon Street, Gladstone Qld 4680 PO Box 29, Gladstone DC Qld 4680 Email: info@gladstonerc.qld.gov.au

Calliope Office

5 Don Cameron Drive, Calliope Qld 4680 PO Box 29, Gladstone DC Qld 4680 Email: info@gladstonerc.qld.gov.au

Miriam Vale Office

36 Roe Street, Miriam Vale Qld 4677 PO Box 29, Gladstone DC Qld 4680 Email: info@gladstonerc.qld.gov.au

FACILITIES

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LIBRARIES

Gladstone Regional Art Gallery & Museum Cnr Goondoon & Bramston Sts Gladstone Qld 4680 Telephone: (07) 4976 6766

Discovery Coast Community Care 36 Roe Street, Miriam Vale 4677

Agnes Water Rural Transaction Centre 3 Captain Cook Drive, Agnes Water Qld 4677 Telephone: (07) 4902 1515

Agnes Water Library 3 Captain Cook Drive, Agnes Water Qld 4677 Telephone (07) 4902 1501

Gladstone Entertainment Centre 58 Goondoon Street, Gladstone Qld 4680 Telephone: (07) 4972 2822 Community Advisory Service 142 Goondoon St, Gladstone Qld 4680 Telephone: (07) 4976 6300 Discovery Coast Community Health Service Rafting Ground Road, Agnes Water 4677 Telephone: (07) 4902 1100

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Tondoon Botanic Gardens Glenlyon Road, Gladstone Qld 4680 Telephone: (07) 4971 4444 Boyne Tannum Community Centre & Library Cnr Wyndham and Hayes Ave, Boyne Island Qld 4680 Telephone: (07) 4971 9700 Mt Larcom Rural Transaction Centre/ Library 47 Raglan St, Mount Larcom Qld 4695 Telephone: (07) 4975 1205

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AQUATIC CENTRES Gladstone Aquatic Centre 60 Tank Street, Gladstone Qld 4680 Telephone: (07) 4972 6822 Calliope Pool Stirrat Street, Calliope Phone: (07) 4975 6455 Mount Larcom Pool Narrows Road, Mt Larcom Phone: (07) 4975 1185

Gladstone City Library 39 Goondoon Street, Gladstone Qld 4680 Telephone: (07) 4976 6400 Calliope Library 5 Don Cameron Drive, Calliope Qld 4680 Telephone: (07) 4975 8105 Miriam Vale Library 34 Roe Street, Miriam Vale Qld 4677 Telephone: (07) 4974 6241

Residents advised of pending Glenlyon Road closure so bridge can be installed Works to complete a pedestrian and cycle link along a section of Glenlyon Road will continue this month with a six-hour road closure required.

Council’s Infrastructure Services portfolio spokesperson Councillor Matt Burnett said a prefabricated pedestrian bridge would be installed next to the existing two-lane Glenlyon Road Rail Bridge Crossing between the Philip Street and Dixon Drive roundabouts.

“The bridge is a muchneeded safety improvement for pedestrians and cyclists travelling between Dixon Drive and Rifle Range Road,” he said.

Work is progressing on the construction of a pedestrian bridge that will be installed at the rail overpass off Glenlyon Road on September 12.

metres wide to accommodate pedestrians and cycling traffic in both directions,” Cr Burnett said.

2010 with subsequent tender offers called for supply and construction of the pedestrian bridge.

“Motorists affected by the road closure will need to consider using alternative traffic routes while bridge installation works in this vicinity are carried out.

Council, at its April 19 general meeting this year, awarded the tender to Hutchinson Builders and work on the project started in May.

Placement of the bridge will occur on September 12 and will require a full closure of this section of Glenlyon Road, above the Harbour City BMX Club track, from 9am to 3pm.

“Multi-message boards will advise nearby residents and motorists of the changed conditions and traffic will be redirected via Sun Valley Road and Mercury Street.”

“The 22 tonne bridge spans over 34 metres and is more than three

Design and Queensland Rail approvals were completed in

“The bridge must meet the stringent engineering and safety criteria of Queensland Rail and there were considerations such as the inherent risks associated with working in the vicinity of high-voltage power lines,” Cr Burnett said.

“Site establishment is about 90 percent complete with further works to include bridge foundations and abutment installation in readiness for the placement of the prefabricated steel structure,” Cr Burnett said.

10% discount still available on rates Ratepayers are reminded to take advantage of the 10 per cent early payment discount on their Gladstone Regional Council rates notices if paid in full before September 9.

A five per cent discount is available to full payments received from September 10 to October 11, 2011.

Ratepayers should be aware that their water rates for the previous six months will also be included in their rates figures.

Several payment methods are available including BPAY, POSTbillpay, in person at Council offices, by mail or by credit card.

Property owners who experience difficulty meeting their rate payments should contact Council on 4976 6999 to ensure a payment agreement can be arranged.

Ratepayers are advised to make BPAY or POSTbillpay payments at least two days prior to the discount deadline to ensure Council receives the payment in time.

Council offers an instalment payment scheme which can be accessed by completing the form on the reverse of the rates notice and return to a local Council office.

For more information phone Council on 4976 6999 or visit Council's website at www.gladstone. qld.gov.au and follow the 'Finance' link under 'About Council'.

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Did you know that residents are welcome to view Gladstone Regional Council’s meetings?

The meetings which are held at the Gladstone Administration Centre boardroom, 101 Goondoon Street, from 9am on the first and third Tuesday of the month. Upcoming meetings are September 6 and 20, October 4 and 18. The meeting agenda and minutes of each meeting can be accessed via Council’s website at www.gladstone.qld.gov.au and following the 'Meetings and Minutes' tab under 'Quick Links' on the home page.

Change of address Did you know that you can notify several Council services of your change of residential and/ or mailing address by filling out just one form? Council cannot change addresses over the phone, but you can get the form by visiting our website at www. gladstone.qld.gov.au and clicking on the 'About Council', then 'Finance' and choose the 'Change of Address Form'.

Firewood reminder "Bring your own firewood" is the message Gladstone Regional Council is reluctantly telling people who want to ensure they have sufficient firewood supply for their barbecue at Canoe Point Park at Tannum Sands. Council supplies firewood to the park each week but an increased usage of the barbecues and an ongoing theft problem has forced Council to ask residents who want a guaranteed timber supply to "BYO".

Skydivers issued permit Gladstone Regional Council approved a commercial beach activity permit to 1770 Skydivers at a recent Council meeting.

The permit allows the skydiving operation to land on the Agnes Water beach, north of the surf club, as part of their commercial activities.

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Welcome morning tea The upcoming Welcome to Gladstone Morning Tea will be held at Tondoon Botanic Gardens on September 1 and then again on October 6 between 10am and noon. This initiative aims to provide residents with an opportunity to meet new people and local service providers. For further information please contact either Andrea or Luis on 4976 6300.

Pest survey program Gladstone Regional Council has adopted a pest survey program for the September to November 2011 quarter. The program covers all properties within the Gladstone Region and includes all declared pest categories. Inspections will be conducted by Noxious Weeds Officers. For more information on declared pests and their control, contact Council's Environment and Regulation section on 4970 0700.

Lost and found pets Have you lost or found a pet? Did you know that you can register your lost or found pet at Council’s website free of charge? Simply visit www.gladstone.qld.gov. au and follow the 'Animals and environment' link from the home page.

Calling all fitness instructors Are you currently using one of Gladstone Regional Council's parks to facilitate an exercise program?

Or do you regularly participate in organised exercise in a park? If so, Council wants to hear from you.

Council's Parks team are currently compiling a user register to ensure our maintenance works don't interfere with planned exercise within parks. Instructors, or participants, are asked to contact Council and advise of which park(s) they are using and at what times their exercise sessions are scheduled. For more information, or to register, phone 4977 6899 or email info@gladstonerc.qld.gov.au

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Mayor urges residents to have their say on Bruce Highway upgrade The Queensland Government put its cards on the table when revealing its 20-year Bruce Highway Upgrade Strategy this month and now it is up to residents to have their say on whether the State Government has got its priorities right.

Mayor of the Gladstone Region Gail Sellers is urging residents to view a copy of the strategy from the Queensland Governments website at http://www.tmr.qld.gov.au and then respond either via the online feedback facility, email or Australia Post.

Residents can also complete and submit a feedback form online or download it for postage to the project team.

The deadline is September 9.

Cr Sellers said the strategy, a 20-year master plan for the Bruce Highway, has identified several key projects for development that will directly relate or benefit the people of the Gladstone Region.

"I am particularly keen to see residents provide feedback in support of the fast-tracking of the Calliope Crossroads upgrade to improve road safety and freight access across and along the Dawson Highway at this accident hotspot," Cr Sellers said.

"The growth of Gladstone and Calliope and the increased general traffic movements, in line with the expansion of industry and the introduction of LNG to the region, has made this intersection a critical and important link in our road network. It has to be made a priority to ensure safety for all."

HOW TO PROVIDE FEEDBACK: Feedback can be provided in the following ways: • Email: waytogrow@qld.gov.au • Post: Attention: Bruce Highway Upgrade Strategy Infrastructure and Regional Futures Department of Local Government and Planning PO Box 15009 City East QLD 4002 • Fax: 07 3224 4683 All feedback must be received by September 9, 2011.

For more information visit www.qld.gov.au or call 1800 093 903. (Free call within Australia, call charges apply to calls from mobile phones).

Community has their say on park names at South End Anyone who knew of Des Golding knows he was a man synonymous with the progress of Curtis Island.

He cleared the bushland across from his residence on South End Terrace to make way for a park area overlooking the calm waters of the Gladstone Harbour.

Over the years he was responsible for further development and facilities that were installed into the park to provide a safe and welcoming place for children to play and families to relax and for this reason, the park was named in his honour in 1991.

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This information was revealed during Council's investigations to formally name the parks of South End, Curtis Island.

Council would like to take this opportunity to thank all those who provided feedback during the consultation process, especially the family of the late Des Golding who provided images and historical information relating to the official naming of the 'Des Golding Memorial Park' and the man after which it is named.

Council is now in the process of compiling the feedback received and will formally name the parks as voted by the community.

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Home Library Services

Celebrating milestone blood donations at the Civic Centre recently are Mayor Gail Sellers, Cr Clyde Cameron, Cr Craig Butler, Gladstone Citizen of the Year Judy Whicker (right), Blood Bank staff and the nine blood donors.

Celebration honours milestone blood donations of residents When Tannum Sands resident Garry Coleborn first donated blood it was a spur of the moment decision, but he has since been back more than 100 times.

Mr Coleborn was one of nine volunteers whose selfless contributions were recognised at an official ceremony at Council's Civic Centre during National Blood Donor Week recently.

The Gladstone Region donors were congratulated

by Mayor Gail Sellers and Councillors Clyde Cameron and Craig Butler for having reached milestones of 100 or 50 donations through the Australian Red Cross Blood Service.

Mr Coleborn, who had donated blood on 105 occasions at the time of the ceremony, first donated 35 years ago, along with his wife Marion, when a visit to a friend in Gladstone District Hospital coincided with a blood service donation clinic.

"It was done on the verandah of the Gladstone District Hospital which was converted into a

donor room," Mr Coleborn recalled of his first donation to the service.

With every blood donation saving up to three lives, the latest group of milestone volunteers have been responsible for saving as many as 1800 lives as a result of their collective 600 donations.

Councillor Sellers presented each of the milestone donors with a medallion to acknowledge their valuable contributions.

"What these wonderful people continue to do is a credit to them and a reminder to us all that we can always roll up our sleeves and help out too," Cr Sellers said.

"These people have no doubt saved many lives of people they will never even meet and we should remember that it could be our family members, friends or even ourselves who might rely on this generosity one day."

To roll up your sleeves and give blood, contact the Blood Service on 131495 or visit www. donateblood.com.au

Neighbour cities discuss common issues Fruitful discussions on issues of common interest were realised when Councillors and the CEOs of Rockhampton and Gladstone Regional Council met recently at the Civic Centre.

Gladstone Mayor Gail Sellers said the third annual informal lunch and discussion session allowed both councils to talk about issues that affected a large slice of Central Queensland.

"We discussed the collective lobbying for the upgrading of the Bruce Highway; the demand for housing associated with population growth; our respective dealings with the ULDA; the future of the Fitzroy River to Gladstone water pipeline; the impacts of the

The Gladstone City Library provides a Home Library Service to residents of Gladstone and the township areas of Boyne Island, Tannum Sands and Calliope. The Home Library Service caters to the needs of residents who are unable to visit the library due to medical, physical, or other special reasons. For more information or to determine whether or not you might be eligible for this service, please contact Gladstone City Library on 4976 6400.

Update pet details Gladstone Regional Council is asking residents to keep their pet ownership details up to date to ensure pets can be reunited in the event they stray. Council also reminds pet owners they are obliged under Queensland legislation to complete a 'change to pet ownership' form if they sell or give away an animal.

Phone 4976 6972 for further information or visit Council's website at www.gladstone.qld. gov.au

Funding submission Do you need assistance with putting together a funding submission for your not-for-profit community group? Gladstone Regional Council's Community Development Officer is available to help. Contact Andrea Hughes on 4976 6358 or email andreah@gladstonerc.qld.gov.au

Website for volunteers CEOs, Mayors and Councillors of Gladstone and Rockhampton Regional Council discuss common issues and initiatives at the recent meeting.

State Government's introduction of infrastructure capping; the impacts of carbon tax on local governments and the ongoing role of the CQLGA," Cr Sellers said.

The Mayor said the exchange of information and ideas was a

positive move towards building better relationships between neighbours.

The Council representatives also agreed they would meet twice each year in future to enable them to better identify and seize upon collective opportunities.

Gladstone Region Volunteering is an online volunteer recruitment website that links residents to organisations in need of volunteers. Residents can search what volunteer positions are available or nominate themselves for future roles by visiting Council's website www. gladstone.qld.gov.au and follow the volunteering link under 'Community Support'.

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New Tannum tennis courts in full swing The Tannum Sands Tennis Association (TSTA) received an $80,000 Facility Assistance Grant from Council in 2009; the largest grant Council has awarded under the program to date.

Council awarded the grant to assist the association replace two existing courts with four new courts, including new lighting and fencing, as the old courts could no longer be used for competition play.

Parks and Recreation portfolio spokesperson Councillor Graham McDonald said the new courts were the first step in progressing the association's long-term plan to construct a

The Tannum Sands Tennis Club has bene

fitted from an $80,000 Facility Assistan

top-class facility.

"Council recognises the important role sporting bodies play in our region and is committed to assist them in delivering quality facilities," Cr McDonald said.

TSTA development officer Steven White said the new courts would allow the club to hold tournaments and other community events.

"We can now concentrate on extending our existing fixtures to build on the friendly social atmosphere our club promotes," Mr White said.

The Facilities Assistance Grant Program is

ce Grant.

specifically for larger works costing more than $2500 with the funding to be put towards infrastructure additions and upgrades of the purchase of significant items of equipment to improve the capacity of a club's facilities.

Cr McDonald said Council's grant covered around half of the total project costs.

Tannum Sands Tennis Association welcomes both new and casual players. For further information please contact info@ tannumtennis.com.au, visit the website www.tannumtennis.com.au or drop in and see them on the corner of Oaks and Canoe Point Road, Tannum Sands.

Don't let your barking dog become a nuisance Gladstone Region residents are reminded that barking dogs are a nuisance to neighbours.

Gladstone Regional Council's Environment and Regulation portfolio spokesperson Councillor Col Chapman said Council's Local Laws officers had received an increasing number of complaints about barking dogs in recent months.

"The increasing number of people moving to the region for work has naturally resulted in an increase in the number of pets in the area," Cr Chapman said.

"Many owners may not even be aware that their dogs are barking frequently as it occurs while owners are away from their residence.

"Owning a dog can have so many benefits to owners, including health benefits and added security for their property, but it can't come at the expense of those who live near them."

Cr Chapman said Council had provided a number of recommendations to help owners minimise the barking of their dogs.

1. Provide enough space for your dog to move freely in an enclosed backyard. Do not chain it to a fixed point with insufficient movement or restrict the dog to a small area for long periods of time.

2. Eliminate direct line of sight by erecting a fence, wall or other solid matter to prevent deliberate or unintentional provocation by people or roaming dogs. Do not tie the dog in the front yard.

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3. Walking your dog keeps it and you fit. The amount of exercise needed for the dog depends on its size and breed. When in public, keep your dog on a leash.

4. Take your dog to obedience training before it develops bad barking habits. Your dog will accept kind but firm discipline.

5. Give your dog a place to itself that is sheltered from the weather.

This can be a ventilated and waterproof kennel or indoor quarters.

6. A balanced and varied diet is necessary, as is sufficient water, especially in hot weather. Main meals should consist of processed meat and dried dog foods. Keep feeding hours regular and fresh water on hand at all times.

7. Dogs may suffer from fleas, worms or diseases that may cause discomfort and be the cause of barking and whining. Dogs should be examined regularly and veterinary attention sought if necessary.

8. Being left alone for long periods of time can cause frustration and boredom for dogs and may lead to barking. As with all friendships, the success of a relationship between dogs and owners depends on spending time together.

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Disaster management survey focuses on Baffle area Council recently issued questionnaires to residents and property owners in the Baffle Creek catchment area in a bid to strengthen disaster and emergency management throughout the region.

The questionnaire sought to ascertain the concerns and knowledge of the community on disaster management issues.

Deputy Chair of the Gladstone Region Local Disaster Management Group Councillor Rick Hansen said the questionnaire was also seeking expressions of interest to join a local emergency coordinating committee to assist in disaster management within the area.

"The questionnaire will help Council to determine whether there is sufficient support to establish a local committee to work with Council

and Emergency Services in the event of a natural disaster," he said.

"The southern part of the region is prone to rapid flooding and assessing the current knowledge and resources of the area will help Council to better assist and prepare the area during and after natural disaster events."

The questionnaire was based on a survey conducted by CQUniversity Australia student, Michelle Samson, as part of a Natural Disaster Resilience Scholarship through Gladstone Regional Council.

The scholarships were a result of a commitment Council made as part of the funding received for the $1.66 million Tigalee Creek flood mitigation project at Sun Valley in Gladstone.

Gladstone and the Gardens provide focus of exhibition Artists and photographers Suyee Clifford and Lynn Clifford have been compiling photographic and art images of the Gladstone Tondoon Botanic Gardens and scenes from around Gladstone on exhibit during September.

Titled 'Gladstone and The Gardens', the exhibition will be held at the Tondoon Botanic Gardens visitor centre gallery from 9am 5pm daily.

Lynn and Suyee pointed out that although they leant towards nature for subject material, they have chosen to include some contemporary images of scenery and industrial subjects in their exhibition to illustrate that beauty of form and colour are not restricted to nature.

The photographic images range from macro views to panoramas and include images processed in "expanded dynamic range", composite and infrared.

The art works are in several media including pastel, acrylic, watercolour and mixed media.

Suyee will be conducting two workshops at the Gardens throughout September; a

Suyee and Lynn Clifford with one of the pieces that are on show at the Gladstone Tondoon Botanic Gardens Visitor Centre Gallery this month.

children's workshop 'fun with water colours' on Saturday, September 10 from 9.30am11.30am, and an adult's 'mixed media with watercolours' workshop on Saturday,

September 17, from 9.30am to midday.

Numbers will be limited and booking can be made by phoning Merilyn on 4971 4443, or Suyee on 0488 106 871 or 4972 6550.

Babies bounce into Boyne Island Library Boyne Island Library staff members are enjoying spending time with their newest batch of library users.

Due to popular demand, the library, last month introduced the Baby Bounce lap sit program, which introduces children aged two and under to a world of rhymes, songs, bounces, tickles and finger play.

The program is designed to delight children

while providing them with essential language and pre-reading skills.

Children are accompanied by a parent or carer who is then assisted by library staff to help provide their children's learning experience.

The 30-minute sessions are hosted in the Mt Larcom Room at the Boyne Tannum Community Centre on the second and fourth

Thursday of each month, starting at 11am.

Baby Bounce sessions, which are not conducted during the September and December school holidays, will be hosted on September 8, October 13, October 27, November 10, November 24, and December 8.

For more information phone the Boyne Island Library on 4971 9700.

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Council display at careers expo highlights job diversity within the organisation The diversity of Council jobs was highlighted at the annual Gladstone Careers and Tertiary Expo on August 1 at the Gladstone PCYC. Council ran an information stall at the event providing interested high school students and community members with details on why they should “Make the Choice, Live the Lifestyle” and choose a career with Council.

Manned by Council’s Learning and Development Officer and assisted by other Council employees, information was provided on the variety of jobs within Council, traineeships and apprenticeships offered, career options and Local Government information.

Council joined tertiary education facilities, industries and businesses showcasing its employment opportunities while

promoting Council as a family-friendly organisation providing flexibility and job security.

The expo was tailored to students from Catholic Education and state high schools from Gladstone, Miriam Vale and Mt Larcom.

Jobs within Council are regularly advertised in The Gladstone Observer with further information on Council careers available at www.gladstone.qld. gov.au under the Quick Links tab and ‘Jobs in Council’.

Current vacancies and position descriptions can be viewed on Council’s website and applications can be made online.

A position tracking tool is also regularly updated to provide job applicants with the ability to track their application.

Council’s Learning and Development Officer Annie Young promotes jobs within Council at the Gladstone Careers and Tertiary Expo.

New waste wheelie bins for residents of Miriam Vale area Waste collection services throughout the Gladstone Region will become uniform with the delivery of red lid wheelie bins to rated households in the former Miriam Vale Shire toward the end of September 2011.

Since amalgamation in 2008, former Miriam Vale Shire residents have had to supply their own rubbish bins for waste collection purposes. This service was complemented with the introduction of the yellow lid recycling bins to the area by Gladstone Regional Council.

However, the commencement of a new waste and recycling collection contract with service providers JJ Richards on October 1, 2011 is

viewed by Council as the opportune time to make the collection service standard with the remainder of the region.

Gladstone Regional Council Environment and Regulation portfolio spokesperson Councillor Col Chapman said there a number of benefits to providing new bins for former Miriam Vale Shire residents.

"It will lift the overall condition of bins, many of which have sustained damage over a considerable number of years and the 240L bin service remains the most convenient and economic way to manage domestic waste," Cr Chapman said.

"New bins will be restricted to those residents

who were rated for a waste collection service

by Council prior to July 1, 2008.

"Those who have registered since that date had bins delivered to them which bear the Gladstone Regional Council logo and should still be in good condition."

Residents are advised that the old bins will not be collected and that only bins bearing the Gladstone Regional Council logo will be collected by the service providers.

Cr Chapman said about 1850 new red lid bins would be distributed throughout Turkey Beach, Miriam Vale, Seventeen Seventy, Agnes Water, Rosedale, Lowmead, Baffle Creek, Bororen and environs.

September 30 deadline for RADF applications The RADF Committee is calling for applications in the current round of funding that closes at 4pm, Friday, September 30, 2011. The Gladstone Region RADF is a highly successful state and local government partnership that focuses on the development of quality art and arts practice, supporting professional artists and arts practitioners living in the region.

RADF categories include: Developing Regional Skills; Building Community Cultural Capacity; Interest Free Arts Loans; Cultural Tourism; Contemporary Collections/Stories;Regional Partnerships and Concept Development. Application forms and guidelines are available from the Gladstone Regional Art Gallery and Museum, Council offices and libraries, as well as online at www.gladstone.qld.gov.au. For assistance with an application, please phone 4976 6766 or email gragm@gladstonerc.qld.gov.au

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The Gladstone Region Regional Arts Development Fund (RADF) Committee is ready to accept applications for the new funding year.

Sensible waste management not senseless waste dumping Did you know that the majority of domestic waste items can be disposed of free of charge all year round?

All residents have to do to take advantage of the free service is sort their waste prior to arriving at Council transfer stations or landfill sites.

Council does not apply charges to a wide range of waste products including green waste, scrap timber and metal, waste engine and cooking oils, all whitegoods, LPG cylinders and recyclable materials.

Through Council's Sort 'n' Save program residents have the choice of sorting their waste before they leave home, enabling recyclable material to be easily placed in designated locations free of charge with other items drawing a minimal fee.

An estimated 70 per cent of domestic waste disposed of at these facilities can be sorted and recycled, adding to Council's frustration at the amount of waste products which are being illegally dumped throughout the region.

Council figures show that illegal dumping in the Gladstone Region is on the increase, with a massive 44.5 tonnes of waste recorded for the 2010-11 financial year.

It costs an estimated $50,000 for Council to remove the waste, a cost which is ultimately met by the region's ratepayers.

During 2010-11 Council investigated 129 complaints from the public regarding illegal dumping, all of which resulted in sights being cleaned and transported to a waste management facility for disposal.

Restrictions to the fee-free disposal of waste to apply at some small outlying facilities such as Lowmead, Builyan and Raglan and residents in these areas are encouraged to either visit Council's website or phone Council on 4970 0700.

For more information on Council's Sort 'n' Save program and waste management visit the Gladstone Regional Council website at www.gladstone.qld.gov. au and click on the Environment and Waste tag and scroll down to Waste and Recycling.

General Waste – Sorted Up to 240 Litre Wheelie Bin Per Car Boot - Sedan, Suv or Station Wagon - NEW Trailer 6x4 (up to 1.5m3)/Utility/Tray Back/Van Trailer/Utility 8x5 (up to 2.0m3)

$4.00 $6.00 $14.00 $20.00

Recyclables – Sorted and Delivered to Designated Areas Cardboard Clean Co-Mingled Domestic (Cans, Paper, Glass Bottles) Waste Oil (Engine and Cooking Oil) Scrap Metal, Batteries White Goods (Including Refrigerators with Refrigerant) Gas Bottles up to 9kg Clean Timber, Clean Recyclable Concrete

Free Free Free Free Free Free Free

Green Waste Domestic Ute/Trailer - No greater than single axle & single wheel

Free

Tyres Passenger/Motor Bike Passenger/Motor Bike - On Rim 4x4 Light Truck 4x4 Light Truck - On Rim

$4.00 $10.00 $6.00 $12.00

FACT FILE

Charges do not apply to the disposal of the following sorted domestic waste at all of Gladstone Regional Council's waste management facilities: • Domestic green waste and grass clipp ings (do not dispose of green waste in your general waste and recycling bins at home); • Domestic clean timber (non treated); • Domestic scrap metal - rain water tank s, iron, all whitegoods; • Car bodies and other large meta l items (Agnes Water and Benaraby only); • Car batteries; • Domestic waste engine oils (Limit 20 litres and must not contain kitty litter); • Domestic cooking oils; • Clean fill (Agnes Water, Gladstone and Benaraby only); • Domestic volumes of recyclable material - glass, steel or aluminium cans; recyclable plastic; milk and juice containe rs; paper; and cardboard; • LPG gas cylinders up to 9kg.

Residents seeking further information are encouraged to download a 'Sor t 'n' Save' brochure from Council's website unde r the 'Environment & Waste' drop dow n menu or contact Council's Environment & Reg ulation Department on (07) 4970 0700.

HACC taxi service for frail and people with a disability Gladstone Region residents who are frail or have a disability may be eligible for the Calliope Home and Community Care (HACC) Taxi Transport Service.

is contracted by Council to provide the transport with clients able to travel from their homes to their destination of choice within the Gladstone city area and return.

Assessments can be conducted by phoning Gladstone Community Health on 4976 3130 or Community Care Access Point on 1800 600 300.

The service caters for residents in the Calliope, Mount Larcom, Yarwun, Ambrose, Boyne Island, Tannum Sands and Boyne Valley areas who need transport into Gladstone to access therapy, respite and other social needs including shopping.

To access the service, residents must be eligible for the HACC program.

The Calliope HACC Taxi Transport Service is funded by the Home and Community Care Program and draws minimal fees.

Blue and White Taxis Gladstone Pty Ltd

Assessment for the program takes into consideration a resident's level of mobility, his or her medical conditions and access to other transport options.

For more information phone Gladstone Regional Council's Community Advisory Service on 4976 6300.

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Sister City bond continues to thrive after 15 years The bond between Gladstone and its Japanese Sister City Saiki will be strengthened further with this month's signing of a new formal agreement of friendship between the two cities.

The signing will celebrate the 15th anniversary of the original agreement signed by then Gladstone City Council Mayor Peter Corones and his Saiki City Council counterpart Yuichi Sato at Gladstone's Country Plaza on September 4, 1996.

The new signing, to be conducted at a Council general meeting on Tuesday, September 6, will also reflect the changed status of the respective cities with Gladstone now a part of the expanded Gladstone Regional Council.

Saiki has similarly been incorporated into the greater Oita Prefecture Council.

Gladstone Saiki City Sister City Advisory Committee President Wendy Marsh said Gladstone and Saiki shared many traits, making them ideal sister cities.

"They are both harbour cities which has had a huge impact on the development and character of both areas," Ms Marsh said.

"Port activities and the fishing industry figure prominently in both centres which also share similarities in lifestyle, population, area, geography and climate."

Gladstone Mayor Gail Sellers, meanwhile, said maintaining the strong formal friendship was of great benefit to both cities.

"Through frequent contact and communication, Council representatives and other members of the Gladstone Region community have learned different ways of tackling problems and achieving goals by sharing ideas with their Saiki City opposites," Cr Sellers said.

"The new signing will recognise the close relationship that exists between the communities and will serve to focus not only on the past but also on the future of mutual respect, interaction and friendship.

"It is hoped this exchange of ideas will continue to prosper into the future, including the Saiki Intercity Images photographic competition and biannual school student visits which are so important in maintaining relationships with Saiki.

"The visits enable the youth from both cities to experience a foreign culture, and are vital to the ongoing exchange of ideas and information between our cities."

The Sister City relationship between Gladstone and Saiki was further acknowledged with an information and interactive stall at the Gladstone Multicultural Festival on August 7.

Cr Sellers will also lead a delegation of community and industry representatives to Saiki in November.

Committee members Maureen Gladstone Saiki City Sister City Advisory translator Zorro during their Sister Mason (left) and Bev Fellows (right) with City in 2008.

City relationship-building visit to Saiki

Retired businessman Cyril Golding and his wife Shirley attended the official opening of the Japanese Gardens at Tond oon Botanic Gardens in 2010.

strikes up an Musician and Councillor Clyde Cameron from Japan in 2009. impromptu jam session with Dr Tahara

Yuichi Sato from Saiki City and the then Gladstone City Mayor Peter Corones sign the Sister City agreement in 1996.

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Mayor Gail Sellers speaks about the regio n's Sister City relationship with Saiki City during the 2010 official open ing of the Japanese Tea House at the Tondoon Botanic Gardens in 2010.

Clinic Dates for September 2011 SERVICE

VENUE

DAYS

Child Health Nurse

Agnes Water

Wednesday and Thursday

Baffle Creek

September 14

Agnes Water

Please contact clinic on 4902 1100

Rosedale

September 20

Community Nurse

Turkey Beach September 6 & 16 Dietician

Agnes Water

September 6

Family Support Worker

Agnes Water

Monday to Friday

Podiatrist

Miriam Vale

September 7

Agnes Water

September 21 & 22

Agnes Water

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday & Friday

Baffle Creek

September 1, 15 & 29

Miriam Vale

September 8 & 22

Agnes Water

Health Talk Sept 15 & 29

Baffle Creek

Health Talk Sept 13 & 20

Lowmead

Health Talk Sept 26

Lowmead

Clinic Sept 12

Miriam Vale

Health Talk Sept 14 & 28

Rosedale

Health Talk Sept 20

Agnes Water

September 13 & 14

Physiotherapist

Seniors Nurse

RFDS

Local artist weaves her way to Melbourne

Gladstone artist Kim Scrimshaw has woven her way to a Melbourne hospital to set up a community weaving tree similar to her first project hosted at Gladstone's Tondoon Botanic Gardens last year.

Kim's involvement with the hospital stemmed from her daughter, Chantelle, an educator at the Royal Children's Hospital who showed colleagues photos of her mother's work.

Shortly after, the hospital commissioned Kim to facilitate her project in Melbourne.

Kim involved staff, visitors and patients alike in the weaving of the tree, encouraging patient involvement and interaction.

"Weaving together is so powerful, it's a literal act of weaving together the community," Kim said.

A new Royal Children's Hospital, being built, next to the current hospital, is where Kim's weaving tree will call home once construction is complete.

Last year Kim ran community weaving tree workshops, based on her interactive exhibition conducted in October, at the Gladstone Tondoon Botanic Gardens with input from Gardens’ staff and visitors.

Kim also made another tree, presenting her collaborative project at Ecofest in June, where participants were invited to try their hand at weaving for a public artwork.

Australian Free Hearing Screening Test Discovery Coast Community Health Service Agnes Water Friday, November 18, 2011.

Phone 4902 1100 for appointment Community Intra/Agency Meeting Wednesday September 28, 9.30 am Please phone 4902 1100 for an appointment for these services

Local artist Kim Scrimshaw prepares the frame for her community weaving tree. The Royal Children's Hospital, in Melbourne, have commissioned Kim to share her talents and create a weaving tree for their patients.

Discovery Coast champions healthy and active living Healthy living was a hot topic on the Discovery Coast in late July.

The Discovery Coast Community Healthy Service's inaugural Healthy Lifestyle Expo on July 31 attracted a crowd of more than 350 who took advantage of everything healthy, from free mini health checks to a 'Life Be In It! Funworks'.

The expo was designed to encourage attitudinal change towards living a healthier and more active lifestyle and in doing so, reducing the growing incidence of poor health among Australians.

Gladstone Regional Council's Community Services portfolio spokesperson Councillor Maxine Brushe said the day proved to be better than expected.

"To get so much support from people

involved in the health industry and also in spectator numbers was a credit to the team at the DCCHS who coordinated this event," Cr Brushe said.

"I congratulate all those people who parked at the SES grounds and walked to the venue as

a healthy initiative."

Some of the attractions included "Eric The Swapper" who encouraged people to take the plunge and swap to a healthy lifestyle and "Cheryl the Capsicum" who greeted people upon their arrival and helped guide them to the activities.

An activity titled "Get your hoop on" attracted plenty of action as did the 1770 Dragon Boaters - in their new uniforms.

Cheryl Barrett, Coordinator of the DCCHS, said the day could not have been as successful if it weren't for all those who helped out and supported the day.

"Health Education Officer Megan Rodi presented a very professional expo and I congratulate her for all her effort."

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Glenlyon Road Pedestrian Bridge

Kirkwood Benaraby Rd Intersection

Project cost

$600,000

Project cost

$3.5 Million

Commencement date

May 2011

Commencement date

June 2011

Project stages

• Site establishment • Bridge foundations and abutment • Bridge steel construction • Placement of bridge • Site remediation and commissioning

Project stages

Current project status

• Site establishment 100% complete complete • Bridge foundations and abutment 100% • Steel construction 70% complete • Screen manufacture 30% complete • Bridge painting 5% complete • Bridge assembly 10% complete

Works scheduled this month

Duration

• Bridge steel construction work • Safety screen manufacture • Bridge painting • Bridge assembly • Bridge placement

5 days

Possible disruptions • 6 hour road closure - 12 September

5 days

Anticipated project completion date

4 days 4 days 2 days September, 2011

Tigalee Creek (Kathleen Shanahan Par

k)

Project cost

$1.66 Million (equal share funding betwe en Gladstone Regional Council and the Federal and State Governments) June 2011

Commencement date Project stages

• Planning (finalised) • Permits and applications (finalised) • Funding application and approval (finali

• Environmental approvals, contractors site facilities and camp, traffic management approvals and implementation (completed) • Clearing and grubbing and ground surface treatment • Construction of sediment and erosio n controls • Road excavation • Installation of reinforced concrete culver ts • Road embankment • Construction of intersection pavem ents • Installation of kerb and drainage struct ures • Supply and installation of asphalt, traffic furniture, line marking, intersection traffic signals, street lighting Current status • Placement of embankment drainage material • Installation of drainage structures • Construction of sediment and erosio n controls Works scheduled this month Durat ion Possible disruptions • Traffic Management Plan Ongoing • Minor delays to Kirkwoodimplementation Benaraby Rd (both directions) • Placement of 1 week near Kirkwood intersection. embankment drainage Reduced speed conditions material to 40km/hr during daylight • Installation of drainage 1 week construction (Mon to Sat) structures and 60km/hr at all other • Placement of rock filled 2 weeks times during the 12 month drainage layer construction period.

Anticipated project 2012 completion date

e roads

Calliope River Road widening & servic Project cost

$1.2 Million

Commencement date

Recommenced June 16, 2011

Project stages

sed) • Preliminary community consultation (finalised) • Consideration of community input (finali sed) • Redesign of basin to accommodate community needs (finalised) • Landscape Design (finalised)

g chainage • Installation and upgrading of existin es servic of • Relocation Road formation • Widening of existing Calliope River

• Construction of service roads Road • Pavement overlay of Calliope River and service roads Road River pe Callio of seal en • Bitum • Installation of street lighting • Installation of street furniture

• Construction work to commence (Augu st 2011 weather permitting) • Finalisation - Approximately 13 weeks after work commences (weather permitting) Current project status

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• Site establishment of detention basin

Works scheduled this month

Duration

• Site establishment • Tree removal • Stripping of topsoil • Excavation

8 days 6 days 8 days 8 days

Anticipated project completion date

Approximately January 2012

Possible disruptions

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Current project status

• Drainage 90% complete complete • Calliope River Road widening 75%

Works scheduled this month

Duration

Possible disruptions

• Completion of drainage structures • Ergon Services alterations • Service road construction • Bitumen seal and asphalt • Street lighting

5 days

Single lane closures

2 days 15 days 6 days 8 days

Power disruptions Residential entry/exit restrictions Single lane closures Nil

Anticipated project completion date

September 2011

Residents urged to prepare for a possible severe fire season Residents are being asked to prepare now in readiness for what is shaping as a potentially extreme fire season.

The Local Disaster Management Group and the Queensland Fire & Rescue Services jointly advise the build up of fuel from growth caused by last summer's extended rainfall has placed the region in a situation of higher than normal fire danger in the coming months.

Gladstone Regional Council's Local Disaster Coordinator Mark Holmes said residents needed to be proactive by taking measures to protect themselves and their property in the event of bushfire.

Mr Holmes said there had already been a number of potentially serious bushfires around the region, a month earlier than the official start, of September 1, of the Queensland fire season.

"We are particularly encouraging property owners to put in place fire breaks and maintain them as they are an important fire mitigation strategy and also serve as access points for fire fighters in the event of an outbreak of fire," he said.

Mr Holmes offered the following tips for people who wanted to prepare their properties for the impending fire season: • Keep grass cut; • Reduce 'fine fuels' such as long dry grass, fallen leaves and twigs; • Clear away dead undergrowth and fallen branches; • Move wood piles away from your home; • Clean leaves out of gutters; • Plant trees and shrubs away from your home;

• Clean any overhanging branches from your roof; • Create and maintain suitable fire breaks around the perimeter of your property; • Display a prominent house number or other identifier; • Make sure that in the event of a fire, QFRS can get to your property with ease; and • Hoses should be kept handy, along with a battery powered radio (to listen for emergency updates via local ABC radio) and plenty of bottled drinking water.

For more information on bushfire safety and how to best prepare your property, visit the Queensland Fire & Rescue Service website www.fire.qld.gov.au or the Queensland Rural Fire Service website www.ruralfire.qld.gov.au

Scheduled Infrastructure Works PROJECT

SCOPE OF WORKS

DATE

Lowmead Road, Lowmead

Upgrading of existing gravel surface to an eight metre wide bitumen seal for 1km north adjoining the existing seal.

September

Calliope River Road, Yarwun

Widening, drainage and intersection improvements to continue.

September

Harvey Road, Gladstone

Installation of lighting to commence.

September

Blackman Gap Road, Colosseum Ck

Remove and replace existing concrete low level causeway with new structure to improve flood immunity and safety.

December

Glenlyon Road, Gladstone

Installation of new pedestrian bridge over Moura rail crossing.

September

Agnes Water WWTP

Construction of access road including installation of drainage structures and treatment plant site preparation.

November

Tigalee Creek

Construction of Detention Basin

November

* Estimated completion date only and subject to favourable weather conditions.

Kids experience 'hands on' aspect of 3D art at Gardens

Georgia Haigh and Jessie Holmes weaving owls at the Interactive Living Book

The Gladstone Tondoon Botanic Gardens' Visitor Centre became the venue to a tactile "Interactive Living Book" exhibition recently. Talented Gladstone artist and exhibition host Kim Scrimshaw created an interesting venture into 3D art that featured 10 interactive panels, on which visitors could add their own creative touches.

One of the panels included poetry by local Vicky Johnson, a friend of Kim. About 150 local children took part in the exhibition. The end result was a 10 panel artwork featuring a range of nature themes relating to visitors' experiences and views of the Gardens. Bugs, moths and dragonflies were popular additions.

Access available to Council’s free legal and tax help programs Did you know you have access to free Council facilitated legal and tax help programs?

Through the Gladstone Regional Community Legal Program, a solicitor is available for face-to-face or phone appointments, to provide quality legal advice and information to the public, on a wide range of issues.

Client privacy and confidentiality is assured.

This is a free service but appointments are essential.

Contact the Gladstone Community Advisory Service (CAS) on 4976 6300, situated at 142 Goondoon Street, Gladstone (the building next to the Gladstone Regional Art Gallery & Museum).

Council’s Community Advisory Service also provides a Free Tax Help service to assist low income earners complete their tax returns.

This service is provided by Australian Tax Office trained volunteers.

The program is available to anyone with an income around $50,000 per year or under.

This is ideal for part-time and casual workers, trainees and apprentices.

The service is open to all members of the community, (including eligible staff).

CAS encourages you to make these free services known by passing details on to family and friends who may be eligible.

For appointments or queries phone the Community Advisory Service on 4976 6300 or visit 142 Goondoon Street, Gladstone 8.15am to 5pm, Monday to Friday.

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arts, culture & ente Gladstone Regional Ar t Gallery & Museum

Cnr Goondoon & Bramston Sts, Gladstone.

Ph: 4976 6766

n Contemporary Indigenous Sculpture

and families can engage with the surrealist artists through multimedia, drawing and making activities, capture their own surrealist vision of the world.

Gladstone Enter tainment Centre 58 Goondoon Street, Gladstone. Ph: 4972 2822

September 19 to October 22 The Gladstone Regional Art Gallery and Museum is thrilled to announce a new addition to its Spring program: Menagerie: Contemporary Indigenous Sculpture. This unique, groundbreaking exhibition exposes the richness and breadth of contemporary Indigenous sculpture in Australia. The exhibition features well-known and emerging artists, with fascinating sculptural works depicting a variety of Australian animals.

Menagerie: Contemporary Indigenous Sculpture is an Object and Australian Museum touring exhibition.

n Tour De Force September 17 to October 22 TOUR DE FORCE: In case of emergency break glass is an exhibition of glass works by eight progressive Australian glass artists who have breached the arts-craft divide to make work that sits firmly in the contemporary art camp.

Masterfully crafted and exquisitely realised, this provocative exhibition is a celebration of genuine artistic integrity – and as such is set to both challenge and inspire a new generation of studio glass artists. Curated by renowned glass artist Megan Bottari, Tour de Force is not for the faint of heart.

n Surrealism for Kids September 17 to 24 Gladstone families are invited to participate in a program of free activities at the Gallery/Museum these September holidays. Surrealism: The Poetry of Dreams at GOM exhibition features popular parlour games that involve chance, word play and picture-making which were rediscovered by the surrealists. This exhibition provides creative and playful ways to make art and unlock the imagination.

During Surrealism for Kids Week, children

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n Circus Oz Wednesday, Sept 14, 7.30pm Expect two hours of breathtaking agility, death-defying stunts, aweinspiring acrobatic performances, irreverent comedy and a spectacular live band with the Circus Oz show. There are no stars in a Circus Oz show, the multi-skilled ensemble engages directly with the audience, celebrating a shared experience. The Circus Oz show is a rock-n-roll, animal free circus that adults and children can enjoy together and provides an energised display of music, dance, comedy, nostalgia and amazing feats of athleticism and skill.

n The Sum of Us Tuesday, September 27, 8pm Jeff is interested in Greg, a young public works gardener he met at a local pub and Harry begins dating Joyce, a woman he met through a dating service. Harry’s unconditional love and acceptance of his son’s sexuality is a bit too daunting for Greg, whose homophobic father keeps Greg in the closet and wary of the comfortable relationship Harry and Jeff share. The play illuminates the eternal human need to transcend our separateness, to embark upon the difficult but necessary road to an accepting and loving connection with others.

n Julius Caesar Thurs, Oct 6, 11am and 7.30pm Like many who came before him and after him, Julius Caesar had the support of the people but the loathing of the players. All they needed to succeed was Brutus, poor patriotic Brutus.

He was like a son to Caesar and a poster boy for the republic but not even a front-

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man of such unimpeachable integrity could avert the total and utter disaster their daggers set in motion. Bell Shakespeare takes this momentous piece of Roman history and transports it to the corridors of backroom politics.

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Glenlyon Road, Gladstone. Ph: 4971 4444

n Dinner under the stars Saturday, September 10 Gladstone Tondoon Botanic Gardens presents Dinner Under the Starts from 5.30pm followed by the free outdoor movie screening of Mamma Mia the movie in the Gardens Arboretum from 7.30pm. The dinner includes nibbles, a gourmet barbecue, dessert and a complimentary drink with dinner and bookings are essential at $35 per head for tables of 10. Limited tickets are available. For information phone 4971 4443.

n Gladstone and the Gardens Throughout September Artists and photographers Suyee Clifford and Lynn Clifford have been compiling photographic and art images of the Gladstone Tondoon Botanic Gardens and scenes from around Gladstone on exhibit during September. Titled 'Gladstone and The Gardens' the exhibition will be held at the Tondoon Botanic Gardens visitor centre gallery from 9.00am - 5.00pm daily. The art works are in several media including pastel, acrylic, watercolour and mixed media.

n Gardens workshop for children September workshops Artist Suyee Clifford will be conducting two workshops at Tondoon Botanic Gardens in September. A children's workshop "fun with water colours" is scheduled for Saturday, September 10 from 9.30am to 11.30am and an adult's "mixed media with watercolours" workshop on Saturday, September 17 from 9.30am to 12.00pm. Numbers will be limited and booking can be made by phoning 4971 4443, 0488 106 871 or 4972 6550.

ertainment Libraries get arty with Ancient arty-facts holiday activities

Gladstone Regional Libraries will host craft activities during the September school holidays with the theme of 'Ancient arty-facts'.

Children and their carers are encouraged to visit their local library for great free craft activities that reflect ancient civilisations.

Some libraries require bookings due to space restrictions, so please take note if bookings are required at your nearest public library.

Parents/carers must remain with their children to supervise.

Gladstone City Library (No bookings required)

Calliope Library (No bookings required)

Tues, Sept 20, 9am-11am: Egyptian pyramids, Chinese lanterns, Aztec beading, edible Viking shields

Wed, Sept 21, 9.30am-11.30am: African masks, Chinese lanterns, Roman mosaics

Tues, Sept 27, 9am-11am:Japanese windsocks, Roman mosaics, African masks, edible totem poles

Wed, Sept 28, 9.30am-11.30am: Aztec beading, Japanese windsocks and Egyptian pyramids

Agnes Water Library (No bookings required) Wed, Sept 21, 10am- 11am: Japanese windsocks and Aztec beading Wed, Sept 28, 10am-11am: Roman mosaics and Egyptian pyramids

Boyne Island Library (Bookings required – Phone 4971 9700) Thurs, Sept 22, 9.30am-11.30am: Egyptian pyramids, Aztec beading and Chinese lanterns Thurs, Sept 29, 9.30am-11.30am: African masks, Roman mosaics and Japanese wind socks

Miriam Vale Library (Bookings required – Phone 4974 6241) Tues, Sept 20, 10am-12pm: Egyptian pyramids, Aztec beading and Japanese windsocks Tues, Sept 27, 10am-12pm: Chinese lanterns, African masks and edible totem poles

Mt Larcom Library (Bookings required - Phone 4975 1205) Thurs, Sept 22, 10.30am-11.30am: Egyptian pyramids and Aztec beading Thurs, Sept 29, 10.30am-11.30am: Roman mosaics and African masks

hereinhistory hereinhistory

History repeats itself Gladstone townspeople gathered at the Town Hall in December 1963 to protest the building of a proposed alumina refinery that would close the Gladstone meatworks, an industry the town had depended on for the 67 years.

Despite the protest a consortium, operating under the name of Queensland Alumina Ltd, announced it would build the world's largest alumina refinery on the site of the Swift's Meatworks Parsons Point.

The construction of the plant was handled by Kaiser Engineering and Constructors, their first task - demolish the meatworks. This proved a formidable task for the contractors, thick walls of the freezing works, a chimney that resisted levelling, and a fire when oxyacetylene equipment ignited chemicals in the freezing room, caused delays. The demolition and clearing was completed August 1964.

Construction of the plant worth $104 million commenced in September 1964 with contracts awarded to seventy firms.

The construction workforce reached its peak of 2800 in November 1966, accommodation was at a premium. Barrack-style huts (Yaralla Hostel) at Barney Point accommodated about 1600 single men. These barracks were erected under temporary permits for two years but remained in place for 11.

Caravan parks both company-built and privately-owned accommodated married workers and their families, the largest Boles Street Caravan Park with 300 caravans was home to a thousand men, women and children. The park was closed in 1973.

Families rented and shared houses, lived in tents, backyard caravans, there was no such thing as an empty house.

Fourteen unions represented the onsite workforce, unauthorised

stoppages ranging from site agreements, safety issues and food quality (at Yaralla) accounted for 900 stoppages within two years. The 1972 stoppage, during the third expansion, saw 1300 construction workers march through the town in the pouring rain to protest against 'poor accommodation and exorbitant rent and food prices.'

During this period of major construction Gladstone's permanent population increased from 7000 to17,000.

On completion of the plant the first alumina was loaded at South Trees Wharf on vessel Holtefjell June 1967.

Gladstone City that waited by Lorna McDonald 1988

Demolition of the Gladstone Meatworks 196 4 Courtesy Gladstone Regional Art Gallery and Museum

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t’s On Council’s Community Calendar WhinaSeptember?

Date

What’s On

Location & Time

Event Description

September 1

Welcome to Gladstone Morning Tea

Thursday, September 1 at the Tondoon Botanic Gardens Visitor Information Centre,10am - noon.

The Welcome to Gladstone Morning Tea is held monthly, especially for newcomers. Please phone Andrea Hughes on 4976 6358 or Luis Serrano on 4976 6352 for further information.

September 6 & 20

Story Time

Miriam Vale Library 9.30am – 10.30am

Story Time and Crafts for children aged 0 - 5 years. Bookings not reqd.

September 6 & 20

General Council Meeting

Gladstone Administration Centre, 101 Goondoon Street, Gladstone from 9am.

Community members are welcome to attend Council’s General Meetings

September 8

Baby Bounce

Boyne Island Library, Mt Larcom Room 11am – 11.30am

A lap sit program is being held for a parent and their child less than 2 years old. This program includes songs and rhymes. Bookings not reqd.

September 9 & 23

Baby Bounce

Gladstone City Library 11am – 11.30am

A lap sit program is being held for a parent and their child less than 2 years old. This program includes songs and rhymes. Bookings not reqd.

September 17

Community Awareness Sessions

Stockland Gladstone (Kin Kora) between 9am – noon

Gladstone Regional Council Councillors will be on hand to discuss any issues, topics or concerns that residents may have.

Monday Sunday

‘Gladstone and the Gardens’ exhibition

Gladstone Tondoon Botanic Gardens visitor centre 9am – 5pm daily

Artists and photographers Suyee Clifford and Lynn Clifford exhibition will share photographs and art images of the Gladstone Tondoon Botanic Gardens and scenes from around throughout the month of September.

September 10

Gladstone Tondoon Botanic Children’s art workshop - water Gardens visitor centre 9.30am – 11.30am colours

September 17

Adults art workshop ‘Mixed media with water colours’

Gladstone Tondoon Botanic Gardens visitor centre 9.30am – noon

Do you want to become more creative with water colours? If so, come and participate in an art workshop hosted by artist Suyee Clifford. Booking are preferred as numbers are limited. Bookings can be made through Suyee Clifford on 0488 106 871 or Gladstone Tondoon Botanic Garden’s visitor services officer, Merilyn Haigh on 4971 4443

September 10

Movies in the Gardens

Gladstone Tondoon Botanic Gardens arboretum area from 7.30pm

Come and enjoy the free screening of Mamma Mia at the Gardens this month. Food and drink will be on sale. Bring your own chair and rug. For further information contact Merilyn Haigh on 4971 4443

Every Thursday

Story Time

Mt Larcom Library 11am -11.30am

Story Time and Crafts for children aged 0 – 5 years. Bookings not reqd.

Gladstone City Library 11am 11.30am

Story Time and Crafts for children aged 0 – 5 years. Bookings not reqd.

Every Story Time Wednesday

Children of all ages can come and participate in a creative art workshop hosted by artist Suyee Clifford. Numbers limited. To book phone Suyee on 0488 106 871 or Merilyn Haigh on 4971 4443.

Agnes Waters Library 10.00am -10.30am Every Friday

Story Time

Boyne Island library 10.30am 11am

Story Time and Crafts for children aged 0 - 5 years. Bookings not reqd.

Calliope Library 10.30am -11am Every Monday to Friday

Happy Hour

Gladstone Aquatic Centre between 8am & 9am

This program allows age pensioners (over 60) to use The Aquatic Centre for free to encourage staying fit and active. Please phone 4972 6822 for more information.

Friday & Saturdays

Library Square Performances

Library Square Goondoon Street Gladstone between 6pm & 8pm

Enjoy free live and local music, relax on the decks, soak up the atmosphere and start your night off on a high note. Phone 4972 2822 for information

Every Friday

Library Square Performances

Library Square Goondoon Street Gladstone, noon – 2pm

Enjoy the free live and local music. Phone 4972 2822 for more information.

Every Monday to Friday

Learn to swim classes

Gladstone Aquatic Centre

Come and join in the fun and learn to swim will fully qualified instructors.

Bookings are essential. Phone 4972 6822 to book.

After hours emergency number 4979 1134.

Residents who incur STD call rates in contacting Council, can phone 1300 733 343 at a cost of local call rates.

Correspondence Residents are asked to direct all correspondence to the Chief Executive Officer, PO Box 29, Gladstone Qld 4680.

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Customer service Council is committed to providing you with timely, efficient and consistent service. Our customer service charter can be accessed from Council’s website.

Council meetings Council meetings are held every first and third Tuesday of

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the month from 9am at the Gladstone Council Chambers, 101 Goondoon Street, Gladstone. A list of agenda items is available from Council’s website from 5pm the Friday prior to each meeting. Meeting minutes are also available from the website.

• Planning Scheme Hotline: 1300 621 922