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JUNE 2012 - ISSUE 45

GLADSTONE REGIONAL COUNCIL COMMUNITY NEWSLETTER

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

Three new Councillors for Gladstone Regional Council "Council will soon need to begin the 2012/13 Budget process and that will present a steep learning curve for the newcomers to the chambers," Cr Sellers said.

It took 10 days before a result could be called, but Gladstone Mayor Gail Sellers was officially returned to office on Tuesday, May 8.

Cr Sellers was returned as Mayor with a total of 13,978 votes, giving her 50.55 per cent of the vote and a tight victory over challenger and former Councillor Craig Butler who polled 13,674 votes (49.45 per cent).

Cr Gail Sellers MAYOR

"The fact that we now have one less month to prepare the Budget means time is of an essence, but I am confident that the new Council has the necessary skills and knowledge to cope with the demand."

Cr Sellers said the completion of a number of major infrastructure projects would feature prominently in Council's agenda for the 2012/13 financial year.

Also returned to office were incumbent Councillors Deputy Mayor Matt Burnett (17,668 votes), Colin Chapman (15,984), Maxine Brushe (15,360), Rick Hansen (15,146) and Graham McDonald (10,509).

Cr Maxine Brushe

Cr Matt Burnett

Cr Col Chapman

Cr Rick Hansen

Cr Ren Lanzon

Cr Graham McDonald

Among them are the Philip Street Communities Precinct, the repair of roads throughout the Region under the Natural Disaster Relief and Recovery Arrangements (NDRRA) program, and the provision of additional housing for the growing population.

They will be joined by newly elected representatives Cr Leo Neill-Ballantine (11,253), Cr Ren Lanzon (10,847) and Cr Karen Porter (10,534).

Cr Sellers said she was honoured to be returned as Mayor and looked forward to working for the Gladstone electorate for another term.

"Council will develop land on Phillip Street for the construction of a retirement village, parklands and a Communities Precinct or hub housing the Community Advisory Service, youth and affordable housing services and a neighbourhood centre," Cr Sellers said.

"The new Council takes shape at an exciting time with the Gladstone Region enjoying unprecedented growth, but also having to cope with the challenges that brings," she said.

"There will be a lot of flood repair work done to the region's roads during the next 12 months and we are now seeing housing construction keeping pace with demand, a situation which has been boosted by the creation of the Gladstone Housing Company and the provision of affordable housing."

"It is important that the new Council lineup quickly establishes an effective team and focuses on achieving successful outcomes for the region."

Cr Sellers said the pushing back of Local Government elections until late April, after they had originally been scheduled for March, made it imperative that Council wasted no time in forming a cohesive team.

Cr Sellers said Gladstone Region residents could expect to see the increased presence of Councillors within the community during this four-year term.

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Mayor's Message

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Rates Remission

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Ecofest Program

Cr Leo Neill-Ballantine

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Island Camping

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

Cr Karen Porter

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Botanic Gardens News

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Gail Sellers - Mayor

Council Contacts

All mail to: PO Box 29 Gladstone DC Qld 4680 Email: info@gladstonerc.qld.gov.au Phone: 4970 0700 Fax: 4975 8500 A/Hrs Emergency Phone: 4979 1134

welcome three “newWeCouncillors who will provide a fresh approach and new ideas.

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Office Locations Gladstone Office

101 Goondoon Street, Gladstone Qld 4680

Calliope Office

5 Don Cameron Drive, Calliope Qld 4680

Miriam Vale Office

36 Roe Street, Miriam Vale Qld 4677

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 71 Springs Road, Agnes Water Qld 4677 Telephone: (07) 4902 1515

Agnes Water Library 71 Springs Road, Agnes Water Qld 4677 Telephone (07) 4902 1501

AQUATIC CENTRES

Gladstone City Library 39 Goondoon Street, Gladstone Qld 4680 Telephone: (07) 4976 6400

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 2 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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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

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

Gardens provide perfect backdrop for CQ's popular environmental awareness event

The pristine surrounds of Tondoon Botanic Gardens on Glenlyon Road in Gladstone will provide the perfect backdrop for Central Queensland's largest environmental awareness event on June 3.

Ecofest 2012 is staged annually by Gladstone Regional Council, in cooperation with major industrial sponsors and supporters.

Coinciding with World Environment Day 2012 and themed "Cooperative Enterprises", Ecofest 2012 is the culmination of 12 months work between Council and members of the GREAN (Gladstone Region Environmental Advisory Network).

Gladstone Regional Council’s event coordinator, Gladstone Festivals and Events, has organised a wide range of environmental awareness activities, demonstrations and interactive displays this year.

All ages will be entertained throughout the day, with activities ranging from eco-friendly stalls to crocodile releasing and catching, arts and crafts, snake shows and native and endangered animal displays.

Ranger Tim returns for his tenth year in 2012 as guest compere, alongside resident bush poet Margie McArdle.

The on-stage line-up includes an appearance

by Ecofest ambassador Reece Cycle; the announcement of the Castaway Art Competition winners; an introduction to the Public Place Recycling Program; a fashion parade of clothing made from recycled work wear; presentations from GreenScenes environmental short film festival presentations and more.

Further afield, there will be face painting, temporary tattoos, demonstrations, animal enclosures, a fun run and an endless array of stalls.

Ecofest was first held in 1998 and has grown during the years due to the cooperation that exists been Council, its sponsors and the community.

It is estimated that 8000 people will visit the freeof-charge event between operating hours, 9am to 3pm.

Visitors are being encouraged to car-pool where possible with parking available at Meteors' Sports Club opposite the Gardens for a gold-coin donation.

A courtesy bus will also operate half hourly between the Police Citizens Youth Club (PCYC) in Yarroon Street and the Gardens for the cost of a gold coin donation per family.

- Ecofest 2012 Program of Events - See Pages 8 and 9 of this edition

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Volunteer for tax help Are you able to spare a couple of hours between July 1 and October 31? The Gladstone Regional Tax Help Program is currently seeking volunteers for this year. There is no previous experience needed, just basic arithmetic skills, enthusiasm and the desire to help others.

People interested in becoming a volunteer should contact the Community Advisory Service on 4976 6300 or the Discovery Coast Community Health Service on 4902 1100.

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

The meetings are held at the Gladstone Administration Centre boardroom, 101 Goondoon Street. For upcoming meeting dates and times, please visit Council's website at www. gladstone.qld.gov.au and following the 'Meetings and Minutes' tab under 'Quicklinks'.

Access services at BTCC

METER READINGS BEGIN

ARTS AND CULTURE POLICY

Residents are advised that reading of all water meters in the Gladstone Regional Council local government area will commence on June 15 and continue until the end of July, 2012. Testing of flow limiting valves in the Beecher/Burua area will also take place during this time. Residents are requested to assist the meter readers by keeping any unrestrained dogs under control and gates closed. Please ensure that water meters are accessible and not covered materials or other objects. If you cannot locate your meter, please contact Council’s Water Section on 4975 8204.

Council has adopted a new Arts and Cultural Policy that supersedes the policies of the former Gladstone City, Calliope Shire and Miriam Vale Shire Councils.

Council's policies can be viewed at www.gladstone.qld.gov. au and by clicking on the "About Council" and "Policy Register" tabs.

Residents living or visiting the Boyne Island and Tannum Sands communities can take advantage of the services offered at the Boyne Tannum Community Centre and Library. Located at the corner of Wyndham and Hayes Avenues, the BTCC offers access to Centrelink via a fax, free public access computers seven days a week and access to most other Council services via the customer service counter.

Phone 4971 9700.

Need a JP? Do you need to find a Justice of the Peace or a Commissioner of Declarations? The Queensland Department of Justice and Attorney General's website has all the information you need to find a JP or COD. To search for a JP or COD near you, please visit http://www.justice.qld.gov. au/justice-services/justicesof-the-peace which provides general information and a search function.

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Information sessions Newcomers who would like to learn more about services and networks offered in the community are invited to Community Information Sessions, coordinated by Council.

The next sessions are scheduled for August 9 and 10. To book your place, phone Luis Arroyo on 4976 6352.

Development stats Council now provides development statistics at a click of a mouse at its website. Visit www.gladstone. qld.gov.au/web/guest/developmentstatistics to find out the last major development snapshot; monthly development statistics; and building and plumbing approvals.

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.

Website for volunteers 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'.

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'.

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Pensioners urged to apply for rates remission Gladstone Regional Council is reminding all eligible pensioners they must be registered if they want to receive a rates remission this year.

Pensioners who are currently receiving a Pensioner Rebate are not required to reapply for the 2012/2013 rates, unless conditions, such as place of residence has changed, since the last form was completed.

Holders of a Queensland Pensioner Concession Card or a Queensland Repatriation Health Card – For All Conditions (Gold Card), may qualify for state pension remission on their rates if: • You are the owner or life tenant of the property located in Queensland; and • The property is your principal place of residence; and • You are legally responsible for the payment of all rates and charges on the property.

In addition to these points, no Gladstone Regional Council rate remission will be allowed if there is no approved residence on the property which complies with the Standard Building Law. If you hold a Veteran Affairs Gold Card or a Pensioner Concession Card and are not already

registered, you must complete and submit a registration form before the rates notices are issued in August.

Council’s remission, in addition to that offered to pensioners by the State Government, is equivalent to 50 per cent of the general rate levied up to a maximum of $290.

If you have recently started receiving a pension, or have purchased a property recently within the Gladstone Region and are not registered as a pensioner, please contact the rates section of your local council administration office for an application form, or any further information.

Eligible residents can submit remission applications throughout the financial year and their rates will be adjusted by Council accordingly.

The 2012/2013 Pension Remission Application forms must be returned by the end of June 2012, so they can be processed before the 2012/2013 rates are due to be issued.

For more information on the pensioner rate remission, contact Council’s Rates Section on 4976 6999; or visit Council’s website at www. gladstone.qld.gov.au for the pension remission form.

Memorial Park redevelopment progresses Residents will soon see the impressive 2.4 kilometre cycle way that runs the full length of Memorial Park along Hanson Road in Gladstone.

The Memorial Park stage one redevelopment has begun transforming the open space into a family-oriented recreational area.

A special feature of the redevelopment is the extra wide concrete path that will enable a comfortable communal pathway for bicycles and pedestrians to use together.

The pathway comprises 3334 square metres of concrete and incorporates different colours and textures to create an attractive place to meander or exercise.

It includes several footbridges over a 540 metre long drain swale, allowing pedestrian and cyclists easy access to Hanson Road.

Work on the pathway work began in March and was completed last month, with irrigation, softscaping and the installation of seating areas yet to be finalised.

Stage one is anticipated to be finished by late August, weather permitting.

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Welcome morning tea Welcome to Gladstone Morning Teas are held at Tondoon Botanic Gardens between 10am and noon on the first Thursday of every month. This initiative aims to provide newcomers with an opportunity to meet new people and local service providers.

Information resources are handed out at the morning teas. For further information please contact Andrea or Luis on 4976 6300.

Home Library Services

Dob in a dumper and keep our region clean Residents are encouraged to supply information on illegal dumping to help rid the practice, which inadvertently, costs the ratepayer.

Council reminds it has the provision to impose fines of up to $1600 for individuals and up to $6000 for corporations for illegal dumping and littering offences.

Manager Waste Services Charlie Sotiris said Council had received reports of illegal dumping in past months in Gladstone on Meegan, Red Rover and Wuttke Roads.

“This is only a few of the areas where dumped rubbish is found. Each year there is a significant cost burden to clean up illegal dump sites,” Mr Sotiris said.

In 2010/11 such clean ups and investigations into illegal dumping amounted to $50,000.

“The frequency of illegal dumping is unacceptable and disappointing, as the actions of a few heavily impacts financially on Council and in the end, costs ratepayers,” Mr Sotiris said.

“These are costs which should not be incurred, as Council has adequate systems in place to provide low-cost, or free waste disposal options to residents.”

Mr Sotiris said residents who ‘Sort ‘n’ Save’ their recyclable domestic waste could dispose of it for free at most facilities all year round.

Restrictions apply at some outlying small facilities.

“Residents are encouraged to sort their waste prior to arriving at the transfer station or landfill site and then follow the signage and instructions at the waste management facility,” he said.

Mr Sotiris said members of the community who see or know of someone dumping rubbish illegally were encouraged to report it to Council’s Environment and Regulation section on 4970 0700.

FACT SHEET Charges do not apply to the disposal of the following sorted domestic waste at all of Gladstone Regional Council's was te management facilities: • Domestic green waste and gras s clippings (do not dispose of green waste in your general waste and recycling bins at home); • Domestic clean timber (non treated); • Domestic scrap metal - rain wate r tanks, iron, all whitegoods; • Car bodies and other large metal item s (Agnes Water and Benaraby only); • Car batteries; • Domestic waste engine oils (Lim it 20 litres and must not contain kitty litter); • Domestic cooking oils; • Clean fill (Agnes Water, Gladstone and Benaraby only); • Domestic volumes of recyclab le material - glass, steel or aluminium cans; recyclable plastic; milk and juice containers; 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 down men u.

Gladstone City Library provides a Home Library Service to residents of Gladstone, Boyne Island, Tannum Sands and Calliope, as well as residents on sealed roads in the Beecher, Beecher Forest, Wurdong Heights, Benaraby, Pacific Ranch and River Ranch areas.

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 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

HACC Taxi Transport Eligible frail aged and younger people with disabilities residing in the Calliope, Mount Larcom, Boyne Island-Tannum Sands and Boyne Valley areas are reminded that taxi transport to Gladstone is available through the Home and Community Care (HACC) Service. To find out more, phone Megan Collins on 4976 6315.

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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

RSS feed Want to keep up to date with the latest Gladstone Regional Council news? Create a link to Council's RSS feed by clicking on the icon on Council's web site home page.Visit www.gladstone.qld.gov.au

Road reports Don't forget to log on to Council's website at www.gladstone.qld. gov.au if you want to find out the latest road condition report. If you come across flood water or would like to report road conditions for uploading to the site, please phone our Call Centre, open 24 hours a day, on 4979 1134 or Council's administration centres during business hours.

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Spray equipment available to stop region’s declared noxious weeds in their tracks Council’s Rural Lands Protection Department can help halt the progress of noxious weeds with spray equipment available for hire.

Council’s offices at Calliope and Miriam Vale can supply various spray units to combat declared noxious weed infestations on regional properties.

A $50 refundable bond deposit is required when booking equipment with a completed refund form required for a bond refund on return of gear.

Hire payment is also needed before equipment is released with costs ranging from $5-$25 per day depending on the type of gear required.

Does your not-for-profit or community organisation have an upcoming event? Don't forget you can lodge an event on Council's community calendar by clicking on the calendar link on our webpage and follow the prompts. Visit www. gladstone.qld.gov.au

Rural Lands Protection staff are able to assist with advice and preparation of control plans to assist land managers control declared pest species.

Pool times change

Council’s Calliope office has available four gas powered splatter guns (backpack, gas cylinder and holster), a twin reel QUIK SPRAY unit and a single reel Silvan spray unit, both are slip on units able to be mounted on the back of a vehicle.

The Gladstone Aquatic Centre has commenced its winter opening times. The centre is now open Monday to Friday from 5.30am to 6.00pm, and weekends and public holidays from 9.00am to 1.00pm.

The indoor pool is closed for aquatherapy sessions from 9.00am to 12.00pm Monday and Friday and also from 9.00am to 1.00pm on Wednesdays.

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Equipment bookings and a time arranged to collect gear from the relevant centre can be made by phone.

When gear is collected, a Council noxious weeds officer will run through equipment operating and cleaning procedures.

The Miriam Vale office has for hire one gas powered splatter gun, two single reel QUIK SPRAY units, one mounted in a trailer, one slip on and two wick wipers (similar looking to a slasher with rope soaked in chemical that touches the top of weeds).

A single reel Silvan trailer mounted spray unit can be hired at Mt Larcom Produce,

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phone 4975 1111.

Common declared pest plants within the Region include: Weedy sporobolus species – Giant Rat’s Tail grass, American Rat’s Tail grass, Giant Parramatta grass, Parramatta grass; Parthenium weed; Mother of Millions, Rubber Vine; Groundsel Bush; Prickly acacia; Salvinia and Hymenachne.

Pest facts sheets for weeds can be downloaded from the Department of Primary Industry website www.dpi.qld.gov.au For more information phone Council’s Rural Lands Protection Department on 4970 0700.

INVITATION TO LANDHOLDERS Giant Rats Tail Grass and Class 2 Noxious Weeds Field Day Location: Captain Creek Sport & Recreati on Grounds Road: Murphy Road, Captain Creek Display: Demonstration of Council's Wee d Spraying Equipment Date: Wednesday, June 13, 2012 Time: 9am to 1pm RSVP: Monday, June 4, 2012 Phone: 4977 6899 Dept: Parks Department Lunch: Barbecue lunch provided Landholders please feel free to bring alon g any weed specimens for identification.

Region's mobile phone recycling efforts to challenge MobileMuster Award The recycling efforts of residents is not only a win for the environment but could place the Gladstone Region in the spotlight at the Australian Local Government Association National General Assembly in Canberra in June.

Gladstone Regional Council has been advised that the 85kg-plus collected during the annual MobileMuster campaign has positioned it as a top contender to take out the "Top Collector/Recycler (per capita) Award" at the Assembly.

Council's Environmental and Sustainability Officer Heather Richards said the count in early April had Gladstone in third position behind Darebin and Brisbane City Councils.

The competition is quite close this year with figures showing Daregin City Council had collected 109kg of old mobile phones, Brisbane 103kg and Gladstone 85kg at that point.

"We have submitted more mobiles since then, so hopefully this will earn our residents recognition

Ecofest MobileMuster Competition Visit Ecofest 2012 and drop in your old mobile phone to our Ecofest MobileMuster collection box to receive an entry into a draw to win prizes from 4MyEar th and MAKEDO.

for their efforts," she said.

Council has several MobileMuster collection boxes located throughout the region for residents to easily dispose of their old mobiles and accessories.

Established in 2007, the Australian mobile phone industry implemented the MobileMuster Local Government Awards to acknowledge the support received from local Councils for its recycling program.

Last year, Councils diverted almost 2.4 tonnes of mobile phones, batteries, charges and accessories from landfill.

The not-for-profit program aim is to recycle mobile phones, batteries and accessories, recover useable materials and prevent unnecessary landfill.

No recycled mobile phones are refurbished or sold.

FACT SHEET MobileMuster collection box location s: • Boyne Island Community Centre • Calliope and Gladstone City Libraries • Council's Calliope, Gladstone, Miria m Vale offices • Gladstone Community Advisor y Service • Agnes Water and Mt Larcom Rura l Transaction Centres • Benaraby Landfill and Gladston e Waste Management Centre • Tondoon Botanic Gardens Visit or Information Centre

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Gladstone Regional council’s Community legal Program is now extending its service to Agnes Water and Miriam Vale. The next available appointments are on Thursday, June 14. Morning sessions will be available to Agnes Water residents from 8.30am at the Discovery Coast Community Health Service. Afternoon sessions will be available to Miriam Vale residents from 1.30pm at the Discovery Coast Community Care/Oz building.

Booking are essential. For more information or to make a booking contact the Community Advisory Service on 4976 6300.

Very Hungry Caterpillar Residents are reminded that the Very Hungry Caterpillar exhibition, featuring a fusion of art and literature, will continue to be held at the Boyne Library until June 8. Boyne Island Library opening hours are 9.00am-5.30pm Monday to Friday; 9am-4pm Saturdays; and 9am-3pm Sundays. For more information phone 4971 9700.

Camp site improved Visitors to the popular Workman's Beach camping grounds will enjoy an even more rewarding holiday experience following the installation of sewer connection to the site. Council's Water and Sewerage Department installed the new connection in mid-May to provide the facility with an improved effluent disposal system, ensuring a more pleasant camping experience for the visiting public.

In principle support

Customer Service Officer Leonie Bearham offers Gladstone Entertainment Centre Theatre Technician Simon Mai the MobileMuster collection box so he can recycle his old mobile phone.

Council has supported, in principle, a concept plan for a new car park and set down areas within the Ambrose State School along Gentle Annie Road. Funding of up to $135,000 towards the project will be considered by Council in its upcoming budget deliberations.

An additional $45,000 has been allocated by the State Government under its SafeST program.

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Main Stage Program 9:00am

Live music by solo artist Steve Jay

9:30am

Welcome by Ranger Tim and Margie McArdle

9:40am

Official opening by Mayor of Gladstone Regional Council

9:50am

‘The Chick Peas’ with an original song, written and composed especially for Ecofest

10:05am

Meet Ecofest’s Ambassador, ‘Reece Cycle’

10:15am

The Aussie Outback Show

10:40am

Tina Janssen from ‘Project Kial’ discusses the team's amazing work breeding the Bridled Nail Tail Wallaby and shows us her new baby wombats

11:05am

Castaway Art Competion winners announced

11.20am

Introducing PPR – Public Place Recycling, an initiative of the Central Queensland Local Government Association

11:30am

Julie and Regina, from ‘A Woman’s look at Camping’, share their handy hints for hassle free camping holidays

11.45am

Live music by solo artist Steve Jay

12:15pm

Marsuzs Designs’ Cooperative Enterprises Fashion Parade: Local designer Maria Smith showcases a collection of garments incorporating this year’s Ecofest theme, 'Co-operative Enterprises - Building a Better World'

12:45pm

GreenScenes – Environmental Short Film Festival presentations, supported by Gladstone Arts Council and Queensland Alumina Ltd

12:50pm

Queensland Alumina Ltd presents the Al Alumina and Betty Bauxite Quiz Show

1:05pm

Bush poetry by Margie McArdle

1:20pm

Ranger Tim with Tony Harrison (the Gold Coast Snake Man) and his reptilian friends

1:40pm

Conservation Volunteers Australia presentation of Gold Sponsorship money from Queensland Alumina Ltd, Rio Tinto Alcan and Gladstone Ports Corporation Ltd

1:50pm

Ranger Tim catches up with Ranger Frank Manthey and his cute bilbies

2:10pm

Announcement of competition winners

2:20pm

Live music by solo artist Steve Jay

3:00pm

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Ecofun Zone:

9am – 3pm - Scouts Rock Activity Team: Join the team from the Capricorn Region Scouts and try your hand at abseiling. Qualified instructors will be supervising this activity. Suitable for children aged 11 and older and adults.

9am – 3pm - Horizontal Bungy: Don’t like the idea of hanging upside down from a bridge? Try this safe horizontal version instead. Suitable for all ages.

Coordinated by the Capricorn Region Scouts.

9am – 3pm - Jump Jump: Kids have fun and get fit.

9am – 3pm - Octopus Castle/Slide combo for children six years and under.

9am – 3pm - Hubbub Sound Playground: Hubbub sound playground offers a conglomeration of weird and wacky musical contraptions made to be hit.

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The instruments are primarily made from recycled materials and include tuned mag wheels and swimming pool filters, to funky 70s bass lines on the polypipe thongaphone. There's mallets made from dog toys, boogie boards, bath plugs and roller skate wheels. Everyone is invited to make musical mayhem on this funky, interactive percussion installation.

9am – 3pm Marimbas On the Move: A marimba is wooden xylophone with piped, buzzing resonators under the keys or tone bars to create more volume.

It is a delightfully melodic percussion instrument with wooden bars tuned to produce a diatonic scale (all the white notes on a piano) and is played with small mallets or beaters. The marimba is a very accessible instrument for people of all ages and musical experiences. The marimbas are all made out of recycled materials.

ALL ECOFEST ACTIVITIES ARE FREE AND WILL BE RUNNING FOR THE DURATION OF THE ENTIRE EVENT

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OnDOOn bOTAniC GARDEns On Stage Entertainment 10.15am - The Aussie Outback Show: Meet your host Jacaranda, as she meets up with some of her famous Aussie friends from the bush. First she meets KC Koala and learns that it’s important to look after our flora and fauna and to Keep Australia Beautiful. She then meets up with other friends along the way and they show off each of their special skills to the audience. Learn swimming with Pete the Platypus, the sun safety message and all the important swimming rules. Learn to wobble and not hide behind your quills with Edna the Echidna and learn to hop and Rock ‘n Roll with Red the Kangaroo.

The audience gets their turn by joining in and singing and dancing along with KC,

Pete, Edna and Red. This is an interactive show with the all-important reminders of looking after our environment, along with the swim and sun safety message. Keep an eye out for KC and her friends as they wander around Ecofest throughout the day.

12.15pm - 12.45pm - Marsuzs Designs: Throwing an environmentally friendly twist on fashion, Marsuzs Designs has created fashionable garments from recycled, used uniforms from staff of Ecofest's Gold Sponsors. See the Ecofest 2012 Fashion Parade from 12.15pm to see how the uniforms have been transformed.

Activities, Animals & Presentations

Other Activities & Displays: > 8am - Ecofest - Trail Run: Register on the day for an 8am start. For all runners and fitness levels, there will be a 3km and 10km run and walkers are welcome.

Gold coin donation. Money raised will go to the Gladstone Hospital Oncology Unit. This is sponsored

by Nhulundu Health Services and run by Gladstone Road Runners. > 9am to 3pm - Hubbub Sound Playground: Hubbub’s sound playground offers a conglomeration of weird and wacky musical contraptions made to be hit. The instruments are primarily made from recycled materials and include tuned mag wheels and swimming pool filters, to funky 70s bass lines on the polypipe thongaphone. With mallets made from dog toys, boogie boards, bath plugs and roller skate

Gladstone District Wildlife Carers Association: Come and meet the team as they "show and tell" their animals in care.

Animal feedings throughout the day.

Meet Ranger Frank Manthey and his cute Bilbies: Meet Ranger Frank Manthey and his cute Bilbies. Find out more about this endangered species.

Australian Animal Care and Education Inc: Returning to Ecofest this year, the loveable Southern Hairy Nosed Wombats and other surprise animal friends. Call into their tent and meet Tina and her native animals.

Benaraby Plant Farm: Ion Daetz will answer all your questions on container gardening. workshops throughout the day.

Tony Harrison, The Gold Coast Snake Man: Tony Harrison, the Gold Coast Snake Man, rejoins Ecofest this year with a completely new show. Tony will conduct three 30 minute demonstrations at 10am, 12pm and 2pm.

A Woman’s Look at Camping and Cooking: Come and meet Julie Bishop and Regina Jones and let them teach you about hassle free camping holidays.

Watch while they demonstrate yummy camp food cooking and ask them about their outback adventures. Handy hints and demonstrations throughout the day.

Koorana Crocodile Farm: Adam from Koorana Crocodile Farm will wow the crowds this year with Crocodile releaseand-catch demonstrations throughout the day. Adam and his crocky friends can be found hanging out at the snake pit.

Shows at 9am, 11am and 1pm.

Gladstone Regional Council: See councils sustainability initiatives, and learn all about worm farming with demonstrations throughout the day.

Don’t forget to say Hi to Gladstone Regional Council’s Ecofest mascot ‘Reece Cycle’.

wheels, everyone is invited to make musical mayhem on this funky, interactive percussion installation. Come and join the jam. > 9am to 3pm - Cooperative Enterprises – Mammals and Nature Working Together: Children, join local artist Rosemary Anderson in her Wombat Tunnel. Learn how to make a headband from recycled materials and you may even be lucky enough to help Rosemary make a wombat carrybag to put all of your Ecofest treasures in. You can also make your own little Nail Tailed Wallaby hanging stick to take home. > 9am to 3pm - Marimbas on the Move: A marimba is wooden xylophone with piped, buzzing resonators under the keys or tone bars to create more volume. It is a delightfully melodic percussion instrument with wooden bars tuned to produce a diatonic scale and is played with small mallets or beaters. The marimba is a

very accessible instrument for people of all ages and different levels of musical experience. > 9am to 3pm - Face Painting: Have your face painted by the fairies from Fantasy Faces. > 9am - 3pm - Ecofest Tattoos: Come and have our very own Ecofest tattoo applied by some very special fairies. > 9am to 3pm - Greenscenes: Make your way up to the Visitors Centre Gallery area to view this year’s local amateur and professional filmmakers' environmental short films. This unique form of Environmental Education is a credit to our local filmmakers and is proudly coordinated by Gladstone Arts Council and Queensland Alumina Ltd.

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Borrow a trap to catch roaming cats

days in which to claim back their pet from Council.

Cat traps may be borrowed from Council Administration Centres at Gladstone, Calliope, Miriam Vale and Boyne Island between Monday and Thursday but must be returned prior to the weekend.

Collection of trapped cats can be organised between Monday and Friday.

A fee will be charged to people who lose, damage or fail to return traps.

Ideally, people should collect the traps early in the week to give them ample time to catch stray cats.

For information phone visit Council's website at www.gladstone.qld.gov.au or phone 4970 0700.

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Residents experiencing difficulties with cats straying on to their properties and causing a nuisance can borrow a Council-owned cat trap.

The traps are available for up to five days at no charge and are permitted to be placed on the hirer's property only and used for the sole purpose of catching roaming cats.

The traps are of a basic design, featuring a plate or hook on which food is placed inside the cage.

The food attracts the cat which steps on the plate, or disturbs the food on the hook, activating the trap door which closes behind the cat.

When the trapped cat is reported to Council, a Local Law Enforcement Officer will collect the trap and impound the cat.

Owners of the cat then have three full working

2012 Year of Cycling Gladstone Region Calendar Name of Event

Date and Time of Event

Event Run By

Road Bike Training

Saturday, June 2, 9, 16 & 23 6am, Gladstone Bicycle Centre, 151 Auckland St

Gladstone Dave McIntosh Bicycle Centre 49721142

Road Bike Training

Sunday, June 3, 5.30am at Bunnings Centre

M1 Cycles

Matt Jenkins 49720007

Mountain Bike Trails

Sunday, June 10, 7.00am at Choice M1 Cycles Petroleum, Phillip St

Matt Jenkins 49720007

International Men’s Health/NAIDOC Fix Your Bike Workshop

Sunday, June 17, Gladstone Lion’s Park

Nhulundu Richard Geesu Health Service 49790992

Ride to Work Day

Wednesday, June 27

HAGR

Lee Baker 4972 6822

Road Bike Training

Sunday, July 1, 5.30am at Bunnings Centre

M1 Cycles

Matt Jenkins 4972 0007

Road Bike Training

Saturday, July 7, 6.00am Gladstone Gladstone Dave McIntosh Bicycle Centre, 151 Auckland St Bicycle Centre 49721142

Rampage Agnes Water

Saturday 7 July, Agnes Waters Skate Park

Cycling Lee Baker Australia 49726822 Freestyle BMX

Mountain Bike Trails

Sunday 8 July, 7am at Choice Petroleum, Phillip St

M1 Cycles

Matt Jenkins 49720007

Family Fun Day

Sunday 8 July, Millennium Esplanade – Tannum Sands

HAGR

Lee Baker 49726822

* Participants of all events are advised to bring their own bike, helmet, water bottle and sun protection.

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Contacts

Take a break at an Island camping spot

Facing Island

Council is responsible for several camping grounds throughout the region.

The Gladstone Harbour Islands offer two camping areas: Facing Island (The Oaks camp ground) and Curtis Island (South End camp ground).

Curtis Island's South End camp ground is located on the north-east side of the island, and has 20 campsites available in an open area just metres from the beach.

Facing Island's The Oaks camping ground has 35 sites close to the beach, spread among shady trees and is located on the north-west side of the island.

Both Islands are approximately 12km from the Gladstone mainland and can be accessed by private vessel or via the Curtis Ferry Services barge.

The camping grounds have composting toilets and picnic tables, but only South End has gas barbecues.

Water is available but it is recommended campers carry their own drinking water.

No wood fires are permitted on either Island.

As these camp grounds are surrounded by fragile coastal eco-systems, Council initiated camping permits to help maintain the natural environment and manage camping numbers.

Camping permits must be displayed on the outside of camping structures at all times.

Permits can be obtained from the Gladstone Visitor Information Centre, Bryan Jordan Drive (Marina complex), opened Monday to Friday from 8.30am to 5.00pm, Saturday and Sunday from 9.00am to 5.00pm or book online at http:// www.gladstoneregion.info/destinations/ curtis-island/accommodation/caravanand-camping/ For more information and to see the full list of camping grounds in the Gladstone region visit Council's website at http:// www.gladstone.qld.gov.au/web/guest/ camping-permits

Gardens welcomes Visitor Services Officer Gladstone Tondoon Botanic Gardens has welcomed Donna Hann to the Visitor Services Officer position.

Gladstone Regional Council's Botanic Gardens Curator Brent Braddick was pleased to announce the long awaited appointment of the Gladstone Tondoon Botanic Garden's Visitor Services Officer.

"The Visitor Services Officer position has been vacant for many months and I am delighted to have Donna in this position," Mr Braddick said.

"Donna has a diverse ranges of skills and experience from her time as the Gladstone Regional Council's Learning and Development Officer and her knowledge in education and training will be a valuable asset in expanding the 'Volunteers Team and 'Friends of the Garden' program."

Gladstone Regional Council's Visitor Services Officer Donna Hann said she has some great ideas for future activities in the Gardens and looked forward to the challenges ahead.

"My first priority is building a team of Volunteers

for Tondoon Botanical Gardens to assist with guiding tours, helping in the visitor centre and with various upcoming projects" Ms Hann said.

"I am passionate about the arts and would like to implement in the future activities such as 'Theatre in the Garden' and 'Dinner under the Stars' events."

Donna said it is a great time to visit the Gardens and experience the wonderful sights, fragrances and sounds of nature.

"The birdlife is very active at the moment, as are the turtles, butterflies and dragonflies. The recent rain has made the gardens lush and green with a healthy supply of water," she said.

For further information on activities at the Gladstone Tondoon Gardens can be accessed from Council's website at http://www.gladstone. qld.gov.au/web/guest/tondoon-botanic for call Donna Hann on 4971 4443.

Did you know

Perfect place for a wedding The beautiful and serene surroundings of Tondoon Botanic Gardens create an ideal setting to say "I do". Contact the Visitor Centre for more details on how to hire the Gardens for your wedding, social gathering or corporate event bookings.

Tondoon Entrance

Tondoon is an old Irish name, meaning the end of a for t area, guarded by police.

It is believed that the name refers to the native police who patrolled the area in the 1850s.

On your next visit to the Gardens obser ve the for tlike str ucture at the entrance of Tondoon Botanic Gardens.

Tondoon Volunteering Program Got some free time?

Are you a garden enthusiast and have an interest in local plants?

Do you like meeting new people and enjoy being involved in events and activities?

Why not join the Tondoon Botanic Gardens Volunteers Team or Friends of the Garden program?

The Tondoon Botanic Gardens Volunteer Team and Friends of the Garden are flexible programs opened to all ages and experiences.

Volunteers are involved in presenting guide tours, conducting feedback surveys and providing information to visitors and play a key role in the

daily life of the Gardens.

Training in herbarium duties, such as monthly field trips, plant identification and cataloguing, pressing and mounting specimens, are provided to volunteers.

Other specific projects include monitoring and recording flowering plants, fauna migration, assisting organised events and creating monthly newsletters.

If these activities interest you, come along to an orientation volunteers morning tea at 10am, Tuesday, June 12.

For further information call Donna 49714443 or visit Council's website at http://www.gladstone. qld.gov.au/web/guest/tondoon-botanic

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Scheduled Infrastructure Works LOCATION

DESCRIPTION OF WORKS

TIMELINE

Mt LarcomBracewell Road

Road reconstruction to 8m bitumen seal.

Project complete. Line marking due in June.

Gentle AnnieBracewell Road Intersection

Intersection upgrade at Ambrose.

Works continuing through June and expected to be completed late July.

Morcom Street, Calliope

Construction of new Calliope Cemetery.

Works continuing and expected to be completed early July.

Targinnie Road, Yarwun

Upgrading of road as Maintenance part of QCLNG works. works ongoing.

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Central Gladstone-Mt Larcom Road, Gladstone (near NRG)

Road widening and new entries to the boat ramp and sewerage treatment plant.

Works continuing and expected to be completed by August.

Toolooa Street, Gladstone

Footpath to be reconstructed in selected areas between Tank Street and Eden Street.

Expected to be completed by late June.

Blain Sports Park, Gladstone

New access road to be reconstructed.

Includes removal of existing access road across railway line to provide safer access to sports park.

Works to commence in June and expected to be completed by late July.

Southern Captain Cook Drive, Agnes Water

Construct new Expected to be footpath from completed by Grahame Colyer Drive late June. to beach access.

Blackman Gap Road, Colosseum

Realignment of approaches to Colosseum Creek causeway. Motorists are advised that traffic delays of up to 10 minutes may occur at this site due to traffic control for safety.

Works continuing through June and expected to be completed by late June.

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

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sport and recreation Wallabys hop on to club grants Wallabys junior and senior rugby league players and their supporters stand to benefit from the construction of a second field at the club's Albion Park headquarters at Gladstone's Tranberg Street.

Wallaby Senior Rugby League Football Club Incorporated completed the construction of the second field courtesy of a $49,588.77 Gladstone Regional Council Facility Assistance Grant.

Wallaby club Grants Officer Rebecca Lockwood said the additional playing surface would enhance players' training programs as well as assist match day preparations.

"Our junior club player numbers have increased more than 50 per cent over the past few years and, with all of our junior and senior teams training on just the one field, there was not enough room for everyone to train as effectively as possible," Mrs Lockwood said.

"The new field is the correct size and will also allow the club to host junior games here in the future if we are given permission to do that."

Mrs Lockwood said senior players were currently restricted to training on a thin strip of grass near the clubhouse at home games, a practice which could prove dangerous with young children, other spectators and food vendors located in the immediate vicinity.

Mrs Lockwood said a proactive club committee, strong junior and senior volunteer support and the assistance of community-minded businesses had combined to ensure the success of the project, along with the funds boost provided by the Council grant.

"It helped us immensely to get the funds from Council which enabled us to lay the turf, complete the irrigation works and construct viewing mounds," she said.

The addition of a second field also increases the club's ability to host events outside of rugby league Wallabys also successfully applied for a Club Development Grant of $1200 which enabled them to purchase a membership card printer, enabling the club to create a membership database.

The creation of a membership database would enable the club to hold a 25 hours per week liquor licence, gather more accurate club data, and meet requirements of its own club action plan in order to ensure the club better meets future requirements.

Wallabys Grants Officer Rebecca Lockwood with a club membership card and the new field at Albion Park.

National recognition for community health service Discovery Coast Community Health Service (DCCHS) last month was announced the Rural and Remote Health category winners of the 2012 National Awards for Local Government.

The National Awards for Local Government highlight the excellent and innovative work being undertaken by local governments in communities across Australia to improve business practices within Councils and service delivery to communities Gladstone Regional Council's Manager Community Wellbeing Veronica Laverick said DCCHS delivers essential allied and community health programs and services, facilitates network meetings and acts as a central point of contact for agencies and residents providing information and referrals for community.

"This award recognises the efforts of the staff and the many people involved to bring an innovated and effective array of health and wellbeing services to support the broader community," Ms Laverick said.

"The DCCHS is dedicated to provide residents living in rural and remote communities in the Discovery Coast region access to allied health care services and activities."

The Discovery Coast building is located in Agnes Water and encompasses approximately 5500 residents in the southern area of the Gladstone Region.

Prior to amalgamation in 2008, an internal review of the DCCHS operations was instigated which resulted in new strategies being implemented to provide better linkages between health provides and social service programs.

The DCCHS underwent an organisational/cultural change to address operational challenges.

"The organisational and cultural changes addressed operational challenges and now the DCCHS is a strong and innovated health service which often is the first point of contact for community members," Ms Laverick said.

"The DCCHS offers a wide array of primary health care services to integrate, treatment, screening programs, health education and promotion on individual health risks through preventative activities."

The "soft entry point" provides programs to all age groups either in their own homes or within the centre.

These services include: • Allied Health ∙ Community and Child Health Nurse ∙ Dietetics and Educator ∙ Physiotherapy and Podiatry ∙ Seniors Health Nurse ∙ Women's GP and Health Clinics • Immunisation and Vaccination Programs • Family support • Therapeutic Counselling • Community Development Support • Health Education • Hearing Clinics • Information and Referrals • Needle and Syringe Program • Palliative Care • Seniors Social Support • Tax help • Volunteering • Youth Development and Support.

For more information on the DCCHS can be accessed from Council's website at http://www.gladstone.qld.gov.au/web/guest/discovery-coastcommunity-health-service or call DCCHS on (07) 4902 1100.

Clinic Dates for June 2012 SERVICE

VENUE

DAYS

Child Health Nurse

Agnes Water

Wednesday & Thursday weekly

Miriam Vale

Wednesday June 13 Mother Group June 7

Community Nurse TBA Community Support Worker

Agnes Water

Monday to Thursday

Counselling Services

Agnes Water

By Appointment

Dietician

Agnes Water

June 5

Family Support Worker

Agnes Water

By appointment

Free Hearing Screening Clinic

Agnes Water

June 29

Podiatrist

Agnes Water

June 20

Baffle Creek/ Rosedale

June 19

Miriam Vale

June 6

Physiotherapist

TBA

RFDS

Agnes Water

June 12 & 13

Seniors Nurse

Agnes Water

Health Talk June 14 & 28

Baffle Creek

Health Talk June 5 & 19

Lowmead

June 4

Lowmead

Health Talk June 18

Miriam Vale

Health Talk June 6 & 20

Rosedale

Health Talk May 12 & 26

Turkey Beach Health Talk May 13 & 27 Youth Worker

Agnes Water

Monday to Friday

Please phone 4902 1100 for an appointment for these services

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

Cnr Goondoon & Bramston Sts, Gladstone.

Ph: 4976 6766

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flawless rendition of Tina Turner's greatest hits at Gladstone Entertainment Centre on Friday, June 1. This show rocks from start to finish with such iconic hits as Nutbush City Limits, Proud Mary, River Deep, Private Dancer, When the Heartache Is Over, Better Be Good To Me, and of course her anthem, Simply the Best.

21 May - 30 June The CCP Documentary Photography Award launched in May at the Gallery / Museum to a positive reception. This fascinating exhibition showcases the finest contemporary documentary photography in Australia.

Since the inaugural exhibition in 1997, this event has grown in profile and significance and represents a unique, national initiative in support of documentary photography, providing a rare insight into this fascinating genre.

This exhibition is supported by the Centre for Contemporary Photography, Australia Council, Arts Victoria, Visual Arts and Craft Strategy, Copyright Agency Limited Cultural Fund, Arts Victoria’s Touring Victoria Program, International Art Services, and Tint Design.

n Men In Pink Tights June 16, 8pm Direct from New York, Les Ballets Eloelle brings their new production 'Men In Pink Tights" down under.

This hilarious all male ballet spectacular will have you in fits of laughter. Be thrilled as the men pirouette across the stage and dance on perfect pointe in their stylish tights and tutus. Men in Pink Tights is a spectacular show full of side splitting humour and brilliant choreography. A show designed for everyone, simply not to be missed.

n Let the Sunshine June 20, 7.30pm

58 Goondoon Street, Gladstone. Ph: 4972 2822

n Simply the Best June 1, 8pm Be prepared to stand in your seats as Rebecca O’Connor delivers her

With a cast that includes Alexandra Fowler, Toni Scanlan, Ryan Hayward, Hannah Norris, Dennis Coard and Silver Logie winner Peter Phelps, Let the Sunshine is Williamson’s latest romantic satire that reflects on issues facing a modern Romeo and Juliet. Toby, a maker of hard hitting documentaries, flees Sydney in shame when the press finds out he had inadvertently used a

bogus witness in his latest film. He convinces his wife to travel north with him to a haven in Queensland, fondly remembered from visits in his youth - Noosa.

n QLD Ballet Cloudland June 26, 7:30pm An iconic Brisbane building for decades, the Cloudland ballroom was the focus of the city’s social life. Romantic, nostalgic, and humorous, Queensland Ballet’s Cloudland is based on real-life stories of romance, friendship and war-time relationships. Cloudland the ballet conjures up echoes of Brisbane in the early 1940s, the tension created by the war, romance, entertainment, and the celebration and optimism which followed the end of the war.

n I Bunyip July 5, 1pm Do you know what a Bunyip is? What about a Yawk Yawk or the other fascinating creatures that live in Australia? Would you like to meet them? Developed in consultation with five different Aboriginal communities I,Bunyip portrays the mystical world of creatures from our Indigenous folklore. Erth takes you on a journey through the mysterious heart of the Australian landscape with their unique life-like puppets and stunning visual effects.

Exhibition captures the contrasts of Gladstone Wendy Schoenfisch-Young has a long association in Gladstone.

All her life she has been fascinated with Gladstone; the contrasts between the environment and industry, and the relationships between all the factors that make us who we are in the place we live.

"Related" explores the last 20 years, providing a snapshot of her work.

It includes sculpture in a variety of media, works on paper and ceramics.

Much of Wendy’s work includes multiple objects, exploring how they relate to each other in form and the spaces they create in between. The interaction of light and shadow with forms plays a key role in the completeness of each piece.

Wendy’s work also explores the need to

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belong, how that everyone and almost everything wants to be a part of a larger group, and the effects of this desire.

"The Domino Effect", pictured with this article, is one example of this exploration. The piece is comprised of a set of large ceramic dominoes created during the Awoonga Dam Immersion Project.

The project was a part of the documentation done to record the impact of the raising of the dam wall.

“The Domino Effect” is a part of the Gallery’s collection and has recently returned from a exhibition travelling around Queensland.

"Related" is exhibiting at the Gladstone Regional Art Gallery and Museum from now until June 26, 2012.

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Wendy Schoenfisch-Young, "The Domino Effect" (detail), 1999

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RADF Special Funding Round deadline looms Local arts and cultural groups and individuals are invited to submit applications for the upcoming Special Funding Round of the Gladstone Region Regional Arts Development Fund (RADF).

The RADF is a Queensland Government initiative through Arts Queensland administered by the Gladstone Regional Council, to assist innovative arts and cultural projects within the region.

Each year Council lodges an official bid for Arts Queensland funding and this money

together with a Council allocation is used to fund projects throughout the community.

The current round closes at 4pm, Friday, June 29 for short term projects that are expected to commence after August 1.

It is the role of the RADF Committee to assess the applications received and decide, in accordance with the RADF Procedure Manual, if an application meets the criteria and is eligible for funding.

Recently, the RADF supported an Innovation

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Session led by Flying Arts Inc. Executive Officer Stephen Clark who worked with community arts and cultural leaders to develop an Arts and Cultural Plan for the region, which is now available online at www. gladstonerc.gov.au/gallerymuseum Application forms and guidelines for the RADF are available at Council offices, venues, libraries and website or phone Cultural Projects Officer Di Paddick on 4976 6766 for further information.

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Success leads to show's move to current day showgrounds

In 1888 and 1889, the Gladstone district show was held at the grounds of the Presbyterian Church on the corner of Goondoon and Bramston Streets.

A new site "on the side of a hill" on the off-side of Tank Street, about half a mile from town, was chosen for the 1890 show and it continued to be held here until it lapsed in 1897.

The Port Curtis Agricultural, Pastoral and Mining Association Gladstone revived the annual show in 1904 and 1905, holding it at the same site as the 1890 event.

Due to the shows' success, it was decided a new location was needed and the following year it was held "near by flat ground of the recreation reserve", which is the present site (Gladstone City That Waited by Lorna McDonald, 1988).

Timeline: 1904: The Port Curtis (Gladstone) Pastoral and Agricultural Society's Show was declared opened by Jason Boles MLA. Miss Ina McDonald and Mrs McCaffery of Bororen won the butter making competition.

1907: Official Notification: The afternoons of June 11-12 are declared public holidays in the town of Gladstone and the shires of Calliope and Miriam Vale for the annual Gladstone Show.

attempts were made to raise funds for a new one. When this failed the old one was repaired. The show committee introduced ‘Show Queen’ competitions in the 1950s to raise money for improvements to the grounds. In 1960 the cattle yards were opened and trotting was introduced. The first night show was held in 1961.

The area’s population looked forward to this June long week end show. Thursday featured cattle judging and horse events, with the night being a popular time for the teenagers to spend their hard earned pocket money on side shows and rides. Friday was the much awaited people’s day. The men, dressed in suits and ties would inspect the cattle, horses, and new car and machinery displays, while the ladies, wearing new dresses complete with matching hats, gloves, handbags and shoes, found the cake and craft pavilion. The children, also in their show best, enjoyed a day of fun, food, and amazing ring events.

The show has changed since the 1970s. Gone are many of the ring events and new attractions have been introduced to attract the public.

Even the date has changed to October. The Thursday nights, being a special night for teenagers and the ever popular fire works, still remain the same.

The Queenslander Brisbane 1904, The Capricornian Rockhampton 1907, 1911. The Brisbane Courier Mail 1914, The Morning Bulletin Rockhampton 1918.

1911: Beautiful weather was reported for the show. T.J. Ryalls of Metropolitan Hotel had a refreshment booth and Mrs Cairns provided a good luncheon. The Nevertire Brass Band (Boyne Valley) entertained the public with a good selection of music. A new grandstand and pavilion has been erected. "The building was strongly and faithfully built by Mr. WR Golding. It is 26ft (7.9 metres) wide, 56ft (17m) long and 40ft (12m) high. The pavilion which occupies the underneath part, is 18ft (5.5m)from floor to ceiling".

1915: The first camp drafting was held in 1915 where a record attendance of 1500, on the second day, was recorded. A "splendid exhibition of horsemanship" by JE Rideout, RB Brown, AH Rideout and D Stirrat was enjoyed by the public.

1916- 1961: The show progressed with breaks during the war years, 1916 and 1943-45. The 1949 cyclone demolished the grandstand and

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Council’s Community Calendar

Event

Venue

Date & Time

Event Description

Welcome to Gladstone Morning Tea

Tondoon Botanic Gardens Visitor Information Centre

June 7, 10am -noon

The Welcome to Gladstone Morning Tea is held monthly, allowing newcomers to find out more about what the Gladstone Region offers. For more information please contact 4976 6300.

Giant Rats Captain Creek Sport and Tail Grass and Recreation Grounds Class 2 Noxious Weeds Field Day

June 13, 9am – 1pm

Residents are invited to attend a demonstration of Council’s weed spraying equipment. Landholders will have the opportunity to bring along any weed specimens for identification. Barbecue lunch provided. RSVP by June 4, contact 4977 6899.

Story Time

Miriam Vale Library

June 5 & 19, 9.30 -10.00am

Agnes Water Library

Wednesday, 10.00 – 10.30am

Gladstone City Library

Wednesday, 11.00 – 11.30am

Boyne Island Library

Friday, 10.30 – 11.00am

Story Time and Crafts for children aged 0 – 5 years.

No bookings required. For more information contact your local library. Contact details can be found by visiting www.gladstone.qld.gov.au, under the ‘Gladstone Regional Libraries’ link.

Mt Larcom Library

Thursday, 10.30 – 11.00am

Calliope Library

Friday, 10.30 – 11.00am

Boyne Island Library, Mt Larcom Room

June 14 & 28, 11.00 – 11.30am

Gladstone City Library

June 8 & 22, 11.00 – 11.30am.

Learn to Swim

Gladstone Aquatic Centre

Monday to Friday, 9am -6pm

Gladstone Aquatic Centre is now offering a summer progressive Learn to Swim program. For more information or to book please contact the Gladstone Aquatic Centre on 4972 6822.

Happy Hour

Gladstone Aquatic Centre

Monday – Friday, 8am and 9am

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

Library Square Performances Every Friday

Library Square Goondoon Street Gladstone

Every Friday and Saturday nights If you’re looking for something to do, come down 6 – 8pm and enjoy the free live and local music. Relax on the decks, soak up the atmosphere and start your Every Friday lunchtime, night off on a high note. Phone 4972 2822 for more Noon – 2pm information.

Baby Bounce

Library Square Goondoon Street Gladstone

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

Are you eligible for a library deposit refund?

Did you pay a deposit when you became a member of Gladstone Regional Libraries?

If you did and you have since become a "permanent resident" of the Gladstone Regional Council local government area, you may be entitled to a refund.

Gladstone Regional Libraries does not charge "permanent residents" a deposit.

To qualify for free library membership as a "permanent resident", you must visit a Gladstone Regional Library with official identification and a rates notice or electoral enrolment documentation for the Gladstone Regional area.

A refund will be arranged if you complete a 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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"Library Membership Deposit Refund Form".

If you no longer require membership, you can cancel it at any time. To arrange a refund, please contact one of the Libraries by phoning 4976 6400 and request a Library Membership Deposit Refund Form.

Please note that refunds will only be given if there are no overdue library items and no outstanding debts for lost or damaged library items.

Refunds can only be made in the name of the person who originally paid the deposit.

Refunds will be deposited into your designated bank account.

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