Council Connection December 2012 - January 2013 Edition

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DECEMBER 2012 - JANUARY 2013 ISSUE 51

GLADSTONE REGIONAL COUNCIL COMMUNITY NEWSLETTER

Send Santa Claus your wish list this Christmas It’s nearly that time again when Santa Claus gets busy preparing for his Christmas Eve adventures.

In order to help Santa out, Council is placing a Santa Mailbox on display at all regional libraries to give children a chance to send their wish lists to Santa.

For Santa to respond, children must place their full name and address on the letter before placing it in the Santa Mailbox.

Be quick because Santa is only answering letters until December 18!

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SUNfest 2013 offers a selection of summer school holiday activities Don’t miss out on SUNfest 2013 tickets, on sale from December 5, offering a sizzling summer smorgasbord of activities to suit all tastes.

Council’s Community Services portfolio spokesperson Councillor Maxine Brushe said the January Youth Holiday Program would feature some new activities as well as extra sessions for popular events.

“Due to popular demand, the 2013 program offers two sessions of some events to increase the opportunity for participation,” Cr Brushe said.

“Activities making their SUNfest debut include chess clinics, Good Quick Tukka basic cooking workshops, Warhammer Gaming and sand sculptures.

“Gladstone Festivals and Events, on behalf of Council, has coordinated more than 40 activities across the region for Lil’ Kids (10 to 11 years) and Youth (12 to 17 years).”

The fun, summer holiday program offers value-for-money, single session or multiday events ranging in price from free to $65 for a five-session activity.

Cr Brushe said similar to past SUNfests, tickets were expected to sell quickly.

“There are limited tickets for some activities and students wishing to take part in the January 9 to 23 program

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are encouraged to book early to avoid disappointment,” Cr Brushe said.

“A wide cross-section of activities will cater for those interested in sport, action and outdoor events to artistic and creative pursuits.

“As an added bonus, entry to the Gladstone Aquatic Centre weekdays from noon to 3pm will be free on the presentation of a SUNfest ticket.”

The 2013 SUNfest action will end with a free, evening SUNfest Showcase finale at the Gladstone Marina stage on January 23.

SUNfest tickets can be purchased online at http://gec.gladstonerc.qld.gov.au/ by phone on 4972 2822 or in person at the Gladstone Entertainment Centre Marquee Box Office at the Gladstone Marina, Boyne Tannum Community Centre, Miriam Vale and Calliope Council offices, or at the Mount Larcom or Agnes Water Rural Transaction Centres.

Proof of participants’ age and completion of an indemnity form are part of SUNfest entry requirements.

For more information, or general SUNfest enquiries, phone Event Coordinator Kathy Andrew on 4972 5111, Monday to Friday from 9am to 4pm.

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School Holiday Activities

Gladstone Regional Council Phone 4970 0700 Fax 4975 8500 Email info@gladstonerc.qld.gov.au Visit Council’s Website - www.gladstone.qld.gov.au

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Gail Sellers

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

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Despite the increasing haste with which our lives carry us forward, there are many things about Christmas which remain unchanged and, in fact, will brook no change.

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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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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 Qld 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

Season's Greetings to All

Briefly Library activities

Gladstone Regional Libraries will offer free activity booklets for children to take home and free craft mornings for them to attend and enjoy during the holidays.

The full program is available on Gladstone Regional Libraries’ website www.gladstonelibraries. qld.gov.au and at each library.

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Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to Gladstone Region residents, their families and friends, from Councillors (back, from left) Graham McDonald, Rick Hansen, Ren Lanzon, Karen Porter, Col Chapman, (front), Leo Neill-Ballantine, Gail Sellers, Matt Burnett and Maxine Brushe and all at Gladstone Regional Council.

Ambulant toilets to be included in new buildings Residents will notice a new toilet facility category featuring in new buildings throughout the Gladstone Region.

Under Building Code of Australia requirements, new buildings are required to install ambulant toilets in addition to disabled toilet facilities.

Ambulant rooms are for residents who may have difficulty accessing the toilet and its facilities but who are not restricted to the use of a wheelchair.

Ambulant toilet room layout and signage requirements must comply with Council of Standards Australia’s Australian Standard 1428.1-2009 Design for Access and Mobility.

Gladstone Mayor Gail Sellers said the sign on the ambulant toilet door at the new McDonald’s

Local artist Amandine Goffart will exhibit her Recycled Painting Furniture display throughout the month of December at the Tondoon Gardens Visitor Centre. Amandine aims to raise awareness of the value and need to recycle pre-loved items and challenges the viewer to explore their own imagination to create new from old.

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restaurant on Hanson Road had caused some confusion within the community but advised residents they would see more of them.

“The concept of an ambulant toilet, and the symbol which accompanies it, is understandably a foreign concept for many residents,” Cr Sellers said.

“However, as construction resulting from our region’s growth continues, residents will become more accustomed to seeing these changes in new buildings.”

The Gladstone Tondoon Botanic Gardens Visitor Centre and café area will be closed for maintenance in January and February, re-opening in March 2013.

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. Upcoming meeting dates are December 4, December 18 and January 15. Agendas and minutes can be found at Council's website at www. gladstone.qld.gov.au at meeting time.

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Briefly

Welcome morning tea Welcome to Gladstone Morning Tea is held at Tondoon Botanic Gardens between 10am and noon on the first Thursday of every month, but is in recess until February 7, 2013 due to the holiday period.

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 tea.

For further information contact Andrea or Luis on 4976 6300.

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.

Entertainment Centre expansion project

Construction progress

The Gladstone Entertainment Centre Precinct Expansion (GECPE) project is in full swing with demolition work on several old structures now complete.

ADCO Constructions began site works in early September and in the past several weeks have been focused on demolishing and removing the former box office building and surrounding structures.

The focus now is on constructing the new entrance way and public piazza from Goondoon Street to the new foyer of the Entertainment Centre. ADCO is also preparing the foundations of the car park before construction begins on three new levels of car parking and the top two levels of office space.

Partial closure of Oaka Lane The section of Oaka Lane between Yarroon Street and Roseberry Street (behind the Entertainment Centre) is now closed to general traffic during

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.

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.

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'.

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construction working hours of 6.30am and 5.30pm Monday to Friday and 6.30am and 2pm on Saturdays.

Local residents and businesses will still have access to their properties. The aim of the partial closure is to improve safety while the works are under way and minimise the number of general vehicles that continue to access the car park on Oaka Lane, despite the car park now being closed. The closure is effective until the end of construction (approximately 12 months).

Temporary Council car park open In an effort to ease the pressure on public parking in the CBD while the Entertainment Centre car park is closed for construction, Council has created a temporary car park beside the former RSL building on Goondoon Street, providing 29 parking spaces including three disabled parks.

Council had been working with the site’s owners for some months to secure the property and was pleased to open the car park on October 31.

The temporary parking venue will be available for all-day public parking on a first-in, first-served basis.

For more information about the GECPE project: Free call: 1800 668 118 Email: info@gecpe.com.au Website: www.gecpe.com.au

New look for Port Curtis Way provides safer access points for motorists Port Curtis Way has taken on a new appearance following the final stages of road works scheduled in November.

Council’s Engineering Services portfolio spokesperson Councillor Rick Hansen said the work was part of the Queensland Government’s Safer Roads Sooner project.

Council was contracted by the Department of Transport and Main Roads to complete the $2.6 million project providing safer access points for motorists.

“The work involved the construction of four new roads, and the widening of the NRG Gladstone Operating Services ring road,” Cr Hansen said.

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“Access roads off Port Curtis Way were opened to vehicles in September with a settling period required before a final bitumen seal and line marking.

“The end result is that motorists now have easier and safer access to NRG, the Calliope River Boat Ramp and Friends of RSPCA while access to Council’s Gladstone Sewerage Treatment Plant has also been enhanced.”

Cr Hansen said the upgrade meant motorists now utilised slip lanes and a ring road to safely access these areas, with turning directly from Port Curtis Way no longer permitted.

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revealed at Botanic Gardens Tales of fairies at the bottom of the garden stretch back hundreds of years but the faerie folk, and other magical creatures, can now be found at Gladstone Tondoon Botanic Gardens. The launch of ‘Hidden Park’, an iPhone adventure game for children visiting the Gardens, will bring these fantastic creatures to life.

The game begins when children receive a video call from a troll named Trutton, head of the Magical Wildlife Protection Agency.

As Trutton explains, the gardens are in danger of being bulldozed for development that will result in the loss of a home for the faerie folk and other magical creatures.

Children are then given the task of collecting evidence proving the existence of magical creatures at the Gardens in order to stop the land clearing.

On the navigated journey through the Gardens, children must solve puzzles and riddles and take photographs of various landmarks.

The project has been two years in the making and will be launched as part of Gladstone Tondoon Botanic Gardens’ school holiday children’s program on Friday, December 21.

Getting started:

• Download ‘Hidden Park’ to your mobile device from the Apple app store. To avoid a long downloading period, we recommend uploading the game to your phone/ipad prior to visiting the Gardens.

• Find the starting point for the game, located in the courtyard near the Gardens Visitor Centre stairs.

As if by magic, Trutton’s fantastical friends appear in the photos.

• Then select the game on your mobile device to start the game. It’s that easy.

These photos can be sent to family and friends, or entered into weekly competitions after joining the ‘Hidden Park’ online community.

• We recommend that children are accompanied by a parent or guardian.

It’s a great way to get kids to enjoy the great outdoors and explore the Gardens in a fun way!

• When you have finished the game, drop into the visitor centre and let us know what you discovered!

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

Access services at BTCC 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.

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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'.

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 website home page.

Visit www.gladstone.qld.gov.au

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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

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Landfill expansion ready to manage region’s waste

Benaraby Landfill has undergone a facelift with its new landfill cell development ready to accept the region’s community, business and industrial waste for six to seven years.

The project has created approximately 470,000 cubic metres of airspace capacity with a total of 53,000 cubic metres of soil removed.

Earth works for the stormwater/sediment dam provided financial savings as the extracted clay was used to line the base of the cell.

The base or composite liner consists of 300mm clay, a 5mm geosynthetic clay liner, a 1.5mm polyethylene geo-membrane and a protection layer.

A 300mm aggregate/rock leachate collection and drainage layer has

been formed above the liner surface.

The collection of leachate is facilitated by a series of drainage pipes placed across the base to a recovery sump.

Leachate is re-circulated back into the waste mass via a series of vertical wells to enhance the breakdown of organic waste.

The waste, placed directly over the base liner and compacted using machinery, achieves a high density of waste per cubic metre of airspace used.

Such high standards minimise the potential of contaminants escaping from the site and into the environment.

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Landfill gas initiative dramatically reduces Council’s carbon liability Council has been proactively working towards reducing its greenhouse gas emissions and potential carbon liability since July 2008 when the Carbon Pollution Reduction Scheme was first announced.

Of all Council’s activities, Benaraby Landfill is the largest source of greenhouse gas emissions, due mainly to methane released from the decomposition of buried waste.

Destruction of methane by flaring the captured landfill gas or combusting it in a generator to produce power, is acknowledged as the most effective mechanism to abate greenhouse gas emissions from landfills.

In November 2011 Council awarded a contract to Landfill Gas Industries Pty Ltd (LGI) for installation of a landfill gas extraction and flaring system at the Benaraby site, including the future possibility of power generation.

In August 2012 the gas flare was commissioned, with gas flows anticipated to reach 400 cubic metres an hour by the end of the year, resulting in the abatement of roughly 2000 tonnes of carbon dioxide equivalent per month.

A carbon pricing assessment of Benaraby Landfill was undertaken earlier this year, to assist in calculating the cost that Council needs to charge on waste today, in order to set aside funds to meet any future liability under the Government’s Carbon Price Mechanism.

By taking the proactive step to install a landfill gas capture system and thereby significantly abate its greenhouse gas emissions, Council

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has reduced its estimated 30 year liability by millions.

In addition, the system is due to start producing power next year and will also generate carbon credits to further help offset Council’s Liability.

These two activities nominated in Council’s 2011/2012 Operation Plan which carried over to 2012/2013, contribute to Council’s Corporate Plan Strategy to deliver the Environmental Outcome of A Sustainable Environment, Protected And Enhanced For Future Generations.

Responsible waste management practices focus on minimising the harmful impacts of buried waste on human health, groundwater and the environment.

How it equates

The Carbon Abatement project inclu des a flaring system that captures and destroys harmful landfill gas.

95 tonnes of methane is destroyed monthly which annually equates to: • Removing 4269 cars from the road • Preserving 216 acres of fore st from deforestation • Avoiding consumption of 50,634 barr els of oil In the future, the flare will be replaced with a gas engine and Benaraby Landfill gas will be used to generate green power.

The system is due to star t producin g power next year and will generate carbon credits further helping to offset Council’s liabi lity.

Council’s Christmas Closures Gladstone Regional Council’s closures for venues during the holiday season are as follows (all dates are inclusive):

Administration Offices and Depots Closed 5pm Dec 24, reopen Jan 2

Regional Libraries Miriam Vale Library: Closed Dec 24, reopen Jan 2 Calliope Library: Closed 5pm Dec 25, reopen Jan 2

Agnes Water Rural Transaction Centre Closed 4.30pm Dec 24, reopen Jan 2 Aquatic Centre & Pools Gladstone: Closed Dec 25 & until 1pm Jan 1 All other public holidays open 9am to 5pm

Gladstone, Boyne Island Libraries: Times vary. Please see schedule at www.gladstone.qld.gov.au Mount Larcom and Agnes Water Libraries: Times vary. Please see schedule at www.gladstone.qld.gov.au

Mt Larcom and Calliope: Closed Dec 25 & until 1pm Jan 1 All other Public Holidays open midday to 6pm

Engineering Services Closed 5pm Dec 24, reopen Jan 2

Boyne Tannum Memorial Parklands Closed: Dec 25-Jan 1, reopen: Jan 2 [Closed to vehicle access.

Pedestrian access will still be available] All other Cemeteries including Port Curtis Cemetery will remain open for pedestrian access

Road Services Closed 3.30pm Dec 21, reopen 6.30am Jan 2 Water and Sewerage Services Closed Dec 20, reopen Jan 3

Boyne Tannum Community Centre Times vary. Please see schedule at www.gladstone.qld.gov.au Community Advisory Service Closed 5pm Dec 24, reopen Jan 2

Waste Services Closed 5pm Dec 24, reopen Jan 2 (Call centre will manage missed domestic and recycling waste services)

Discovery Coast Community Health Service Closed 5pm Dec 24, reopen Jan 2

Transfer Stations and Benaraby Landfill Closed Dec 25

Gladstone Entertainment Centre Closed Dec 20 at 12.30pm, reopen Jan 2

AUSTRALIA DAY: All venues will be closed on Australia Day public holiday on Monday, January 28, 2013 except the region’s aquatic centre and pools.

Gladstone Regional Art Gallery and Museum Open 10am to 5pm Dec 22 Closed 5pm Dec 24, reopen 10am Jan 2 Mt Larcom Rural Transaction Centre Times vary. Please see schedule at www.gladstone.qld.gov.au Tondoon Botanic Gardens Closed Dec 25

Crowd expected at annual Christmas Tree Decorating Extravaganza The Boyne Tannum Community Centre will echo with the sounds of festive frivolity for its Christmas Tree Decorating Extravaganza on December 5.

Children can participate in craft activities making items to hang on the tree, with the decorated tree then taking pride-ofplace in the centre’s foyer until Christmas.

Council’s Arts and Culture portfolio spokesperson Councillor Ren Lanzon said the 11th annual event was expected to draw a crowd of keen participants.

“As part of the fun there is a Christmas carol sing-along, a short visit from Santa and afternoon tea,” Cr Lanzon said.

“In past years, the after-school extravaganza has proven highly popular with youngsters gathering to enjoy decorating the centre’s large Christmas tree,” Cr Lanzon said.

No bookings are required for the free event although parental supervision is necessary.

The Christmas Tree Decorating Extravaganza will be held at the Boyne Tannum Community Centre Port Curtis Room on Wednesday, December 5 from 3.30pm to 4.30pm.

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Approval required to drink alcohol in Council’s parks As end-of-year celebrations increase, residents are reminded that alcohol is not to be consumed in Council’s public spaces, unless formally authorised.

Council banned alcohol consumption in public spaces in March 2011, with exemption for formally booked functions, social and large family gatherings and events that receive written Council approval.

Council’s Sport and Recreation portfolio spokesperson Councillor Graham McDonald said the decision was prompted by incidents in public areas and police concern for the potential of unruly behaviour.

“Our region’s parks have been developed to provide pleasant recreational areas and to allow people to enjoy the outdoors while feeling comfortable and safe in their surrounds,” Cr McDonald said.

“Council resolved to fall in line with the majority of larger Councils in Queensland which do not permit liquor consumption in parks unless regulated through booking and hire agreements.”

Local police monitor the consumption of alcohol in parks and recreation areas with the consumption of liquor in public places governed by the Liquor Act 1992 and the Liquor Regulation 2002.

“Organisers of formally booked functions, social and large family

gatherings and events in a Council public space are able to apply for Council approval to have alcohol in the area,” Cr McDonald said.

For more information on temporary use of a park or open space terms and conditions, visit the home page of Council’s website www. gladstone.qld.gov.au and click on "Book a Park" under the "I Want To" tab and then download a booking request form.

Don’t let animals become an unwanted present Think carefully when considering giving an animal as a gift to prevent pets from becoming an unwanted present.

Council’s Environment portfolio spokesperson Councillor Col Chapman said while this message was important all year, it was particularly strong in the lead-up to Christmas.

“Pet ownership requires responsibility and commitment and having a pet does not necessarily suit everyone’s lifestyle,” Cr Chapman said.

“When choosing gifts this Christmas, residents should refrain from giving a pet, unless the recipient agrees to the arrangement before purchasing.

“Not everyone is aware of the responsibilities that accompany pet ownership and buying a pet for someone can significantly alter lives.”

Cr Chapman said failure to consider these responsibilities could contribute to the number of unwanted pets at the pound, in animal shelters, or result in animals being euthanised.

“The sad reality is that across our Region, from July to September this year, 42 unclaimed dogs and 51 cats have been euthanised,” he said.

“These figures are slightly higher than statistics for the last financial

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year with the number of impoundments having also increased.”

Cr Chapman said the decision to own a pet required careful consideration.

“Acquiring a pet is an action which could impact on all residents within one’s household, especially if the novelty of having an animal wears thin for the owner,” he said.

“The pet owner must be willing to provide the animal with full-time care and ideally, a pet breed should be chosen which suits the individual or family’s lifestyle.

“Some animals require more space, exercise and attention than others and this should be strongly considered.”

He said responsible pet ownership extended to ensuring pets were registered annually with Council.

Under Queensland law all pet dogs and cats are required to be registered and microchipped when purchased or given away.

Details of microchipped animals are also recorded on a national registry database providing a greater chance for lost pets to be reunited with their owners.

No change to waste collection services at Christmas

Avoid food poisoning this Christmas With summer just around the corner, the social calendar for many Gladstone Region residents will be a procession of parties and gatherings to see in the festive season.

Naturally, much of the partying will be done outdoors to take advantage of our tropical climate, or will feature generous amounts of celebratory food left out for guests to snack on.

Unfortunately, summer is also the time of year when food poisoning instances rise, mainly due to poor food preparation and storage practices – both of which are exacerbated by higher summer temperatures.

Council has provided the following tips to help residents prepare, serve and store food in a manner which will minimise risk of food poisoning during the summer months: • Avoid keeping food in the temperature danger zone (between 5°c and 60°c where food poisoning bacteria grow best); • Keep hot food steaming hot (above 60°c); • Keep cold food refrigerated (below 5°c); • Ensure there is enough room in the fridge to keep food cold and monitor temperature regularly; • Prepare foods as close as possible to eating time;

There will be no change to Council’s regular household waste collection services over the Christmas and New Year period.

• If cooking large amounts of food in advance, divide it into smaller portions or shallow containers;

Council’s Engineering Services portfolio spokesperson Councillor Rick Hansen said collection runs would operate as usual, including on Christmas Day and New Year’s Day which fall on a Tuesday.

• Use separate cutting boards and utensils for raw meats and ready-to-eat foods;

“Residents should place their household wheelie bins on the kerbside for pick up by 6am on their usual collection day during the festive break to ensure they are emptied,” Cr Hansen said.

• Ready to eat food should always be defrosted in the fridge or microwave;

• Cook foods properly;

• When reheating food ensure it is steaming hot all the way through (at least 75°c);

As more household rubbish is generally created at these major holiday times, residents are encouraged to efficiently utilise their wheelie bin capacity and be conscious of hygienic practices.

• Refrigerate leftovers immediately after the meal;

“Food scraps, particularly meat and seafood waste, are best stored in the freezer before placing in bins closer to collection time,” Cr Hansen said.

• Before preparing food, and between handling raw meat, thoroughly wash your hands with soap and warm water and dry them thoroughly.

“This not only helps reduce odours in general rubbish bins but also prevents fly breeding occurring.

“In recycling bins; plastic bottles and cans can be crushed, paper folded or scrunched, and cardboard boxes flattened to maximise the amount of available bin space.”

He said residents should check their wheelie bin lids were closed before leaving them kerb-side as overflowing bins may not be collected.

On Christmas Day, Benaraby Landfill will open from 7am until the last domestic waste vehicle delivery between 2pm and 3pm; and all transfer stations across the region will be closed On the Australia Day public holiday on Monday, January 28, all waste facilities and transfer stations will be open and collection services will operate as usual.

For more information on waste collection services or collection calendars visit Council's website www.gladstone.qld.gov.au under the Environment & Waste tab.

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Tickets on Sale

3 1 0 2 9th January • Laser Skirmish • Mosaic Platter • Go-Karts • Tangle Art Mobiles (Lil’ Kids) • Laser Skirmish (Lil’ Kids) • Beginner Chess Coaching Clinic (10-17 yrs) 10th January • Mosaic Platter • Funky Clay Heads & Erbu Artwork • Laser Skirmish (Lil’ Kids) • Chess Coaching Clinic (10 17) • Papier Mache' Cats and Dogs (Lil’ Kids) • Funky Clay Heads & Erbu Artwork (Lil’ Kids) 11th January • Mosaic Platter • Paintball (15 to 17 years only) • Laser Skirmish (Lil’ Kids) • Papier Mache' Cats and Dogs (Lil’ Kids) • Chess Tournament & Simultaneous (10-17 yrs) 12th January • Pistol Shooting • Skateboard Mayhem (10-17 yrs) 13th January • Skateboard Mayhem (10-17 yrs) 14th January • Clay Target Shooting • Good Quick Tukka • Film Fest ‘Create & Upload’ • Creation Physical Theatre • Good Quick Tukka (Lil’ Kids)

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15th January • Good Quick Tukka • Film Fest ‘Create & Upload’ • Creation Physical Theatre • Awoonga Headwaters Adventure Day • Tangle Art Mobiles (Lil’ Kids) • Good Quick Tukka (Lil’ Kids) • Indoor Rock Climbing (Lil’ Kids) 16th January • Mosaic Platter • Go-Karts • Film Fest ‘Create & Upload’ • Creation Physical Theatre • Skateboard Art • Klay Kreetures • Two Faced • Hot Shoes/Flash Mob Dancin’ • Dawn of War Warhammer Gaming (10-17 yrs) • Skateboard Art (Lil’ Kids) 17th January • Mosaic Platter • Creation Physical Theatre • Hot Shoes/Flash Mob Dancin’ • Reef2Beach Surf School • Kayaking Agnes Water • Papier Mache' Cats and Dogs (Lil’ Kids) • Dawn of War Warhammer Gaming (10-17 yrs) • Design & Screen Print & Erbu Art (10-17 yrs) • Digital Faces (Lil’ Kids) • Klay Kreetures (Lil’ Kids) • Drama Kings and Queens (Lil’ Kids)

from 10am Wednesday, December 5 Book online at http://gec. gladstonerc.qld.gov.au/ Ticket Enquiries: 4972 2822 General Enquiries: 4972 5111 Full program at www.gladstone.qld.gov.au

18th January • Mosaic Platter • Clay Target Shooting • Body Art • Acro Antics • IZIT? Entertainment Glee Workshop • IZIT? Entertainment Drama Workshop • IZIT? Entertainment Circus Workshop • IZIT? Entertainment Mime, Clowning & Commedia de Arte' workshop • Papier Mache' Cats and Dogs (Lil’ Kids) • Digital Faces (Lil’ Kids) • Drama Kings and Queens (Lil’ Kids) • Light up your life, Lantern Making (Lil’ Kids) 19th January • IZIT? Entertainment Glee Workshop • IZIT? Entertainment Drama Workshop • IZIT? Entertainment Circus Workshop • IZIT? Entertainment Mime, Clowning & Commedia de Arte' workshop • Sand Sculptures (10-17 yrs) 20th January • IZIT? Entertainment Glee Workshop • IZIT? Entertainment Drama Workshop • IZIT? Entertainment Circus Workshop • IZIT? Entertainment Mime, Clowning & Commedia de Arte' workshop

21st January • IZIT? Entertainment Glee Workshop • IZIT? Entertainment Drama Workshop • IZIT? Entertainment Circus Workshop • IZIT? Entertainment Mime, Clowning & Commedia de Arte' workshop • Recycled Lanterns • Skateboard Art (Lil’ Kids) • Kite Making (Lil’ Kids) 22nd January • Awoonga Headwaters Adventure Day • IZIT? Entertainment Glee Workshop • IZIT? Entertainment Drama Workshop • IZIT? Entertainment Circus Workshop • IZIT? Entertainment Mime, Clowning & Commedia de Arte' workshop • Recycled Lanterns • Indoor Rock Climbing (Lil’ Kids) • Kite Making (Lil’ Kids) 23rd January • IZIT? Entertainment Glee Workshop • IZIT? Entertainment Drama Workshop • IZIT? Entertainment Circus Workshop • IZIT? Entertainment Mime, Clowning & Commedia de Arte' workshop • SUNfest Showcase Aquatic Fun (FREE to all ticket holders during SUNfest)

Youth Holiday Program January 9-23, 2013 GLADSTONE REGIONAL COUNCIL

SCHOOL HOLIDAY PROGRAM ACTIVITIES Gladstone Regional Libraries School Holiday Craft Program GLADSTONE REGIONAL Gladstone L I B R A R ICity E S Library

(No bookings required)

Calliope Library

(No bookings required)

Tuesday, December 18: 9am-11am: Foam Santas, Christmas bauble cut-outs, Christmas tree cards, Christmas bread bells.

Tuesday, January 8: 9am-11am: Cardboard visors, calendars, butterfly suncatchers and edible boats.

Tuesday, January 15: 9am-11am: Pots with sunflower seeds, fun frisbees, craft stick people and edible thongs.

Tuesday, January 22: 9am-11am: Seashell bracelets, paper plate snakes, Summer sunnies and sunny biscuits.

Wednesday, December 19: 9.30am-11.30am: Foam Santas, Christmas bauble cut-outs and Christmas tree cards.

Wednesday, January 9: 9.30am-11.30am: Cardboard visors, calendars and butterfly suncatchers.

Wednesday, January 16: 9.30am-11.30am: Pots with sunflower seeds, fun Frisbees, craft stick people and edible thongs.

Wednesday, January 23: 9.30am-11.30 am: Seashell bracelets, paper plate snakes, summer sunnies and sunny biscuits

Agnes Water Library

Miriam Vale Library

(No bookings required)

Wednesday, December 19: 10am-11am: Foam Santas, Christmas bauble cut-outs and Christmas tree cards.

Wednesday, January 9: 10am-11am: Cardboard visors, calendars, butterfly suncatchers and edible boats.

Wednesday, January 16: 10am-11am: Pots with sunflower seeds, fun frisbees, craft stick people and edible thongs Wednesday, January 23: 10am-11am: Seashell bracelets, paper plate snakes, summer sunnies and sunny biscuits.

Boyne Island Library

(Bookings required. Phone 4971 9700)

Thursday, December 20: 9.30am-11.30am: Foam Santas, Christmas bauble cut-outs, Christmas tree cards and Christmas bread bells.

Thursday, January 12: 9.30am-11.30am: Cardboard visors, seashell bracelets and paper plate snakes.

Thursday, January 19: 9.30am-11.30am: Calendars and butterfly sun catchers.

(Bookings required. Phone 4974 6241)

Tuesday, December 18: 10am-12 noon: Christmas craft party.

Tuesday, January 8: 10am-12 noon: Cardboard visors, butterfly suncatchers and edible boats.

Tuesday, January 15: 10am-12 noon: Pots with sunflower seeds, fun frisbees, craft stick people and edible thongs.

Tuesday, January 22: 10am-12 noon: Seashell bracelets, paper plate snakes, summer sunnies and sunny biscuits.

Mt Larcom Library

(No bookings required)

Thursday, December 20: 10.30am-11.30 am: Foam Santas, Christmas bauble cut-outs and Christmas tree cards.

Thursday, January 3: 10.30am-11.30am: Cardboard visors, craft stick people and edible thongs.

Thursday, January 17: 10.30am-11.30am: Summer sunnies, seashell bracelets and edible boats.

Thursday, January 24: 10.30am-11.30am: Calendar, fun frisbees and paper plate snakes.

Tondoon Botanic Gardens Holiday Activities Bookings are essential Gladstone Tondoon Botanic Gardens will host a variety of educational and fun activities for children in December and January.

Bookings are essential for all activities, parental supervision is advised. Phone 4971 4443 for information or bookings.

December 2012 Program:

Monday, December 17, 10.30am-12pm: A Bug’s Life - Learn about the life of a bug that lives in the Gladstone Region and create your own bug to take home. Ages 5 and up, $15 per child.

Tuesday, December 18, 8am – 10am (at Tannum Sands): Coastal Management and Conservation Experience - Come along to learn about your local coastal environment and help to conserve this vital ecosystem. Meet at intersection of The Oaks Rd and Colyer Avenue, Tannum Sands. BYO hat, long sleeve shirt, water and tools provided. Ages 5 and up, free. Bookings: 4977 6530 to ensure we have adequate trees, equipment and supervision.

Wednesday, December 19, 10.30am – 12pm: Beautiful Birdlife – A Fun Bird Education session followed by an art lesson. Create a bird’s nest and a little bird to take home. Ages 5 and up, $15 per child.

Thursday, December 20, 10.30am – 12pm: Where the wild things are. Meet some native animals from Gladstone District Wildlife Carers Association and learn how and where they live.

All ages, gold coin donation to GDWCA. Friday, December 21, 10.30am – 12pm: Hidden Park, iPhone game launch. All ages, free. Personal iPhone or iPad essential, please download ‘Hidden Park’ App before turning up to Tondoon Gardens for the activity.

January 2013 Program

Monday, January 7, 10.30am – 11.30am: A Bug’s Life - Learn about the life of a bug that lives in the Gladstone region and create your own bug to take home. Ages 5 and up, $15 per child.

Wednesday, January 9, 10.30 – 12pm: Beautiful Birdlife - Fun Bird Education session followed by an art lesson. Create a bird’s nest and a little bird to take home. Ages 5 and up, $15 per child.

Thursday, January 10, 10.30am – 12pm: Where the wild things are … Meet some native animals from Gladstone District Wildlife Carers Association and learn how and where they live. All ages, cold coin donation to GDWCA.

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Gladstone Region Community Plan GREAN Update: Clean and Healthy Air

By GREAN member David Love from the Department of Environment & Heritage Protection

The concentration of heavy industry and port facilities in the Gladstone Region means maintaining good air quality is a high priority for the community.

One of the functions of the Gladstone Region Environmental Advisory Network (GREAN) group is to act as an ongoing community reference group for environmental management initiatives such as the Clean and Healthy Air for Gladstone (CHAG) Project.

The final report for the CHAG project was released in November 2011 and recommended actions to ensure that air quality is maintained within the region.

Actions taken include: • Updating existing approvals for larger industrial facilities to reflect contemporary standards in emission monitoring and reporting, requiring more rigorous approaches to maintenance of plant and equipment, and improved responses to abnormal releases into the air.

• Ensuring that future development is planned to avoid potential cumulative effects and impacts on the community.

• Maintaining a rigorous and transparent ongoing air quality monitoring program.

The Queensland Government monitors air quality at six sites throughout the Gladstone Region.

Data from the air quality monitoring network is compared to published national health-based guidelines. Where concentrations are less than these guidelines air quality does not pose a significant risk to public health.

In the 12 months up to and including October 2012, there were 13 days when air quality guidelines were exceeded. In each of these instances the cause could be traced to bushfires or dust from localised sources such as construction work or stockpiles in close proximity to the monitoring sites.

There were no instances of poor air quality due to gaseous emissions from industrial sources.

Overall, air quality in the past 12 months has been consistent with previous years and there are no longer term trends apparent in the monitoring results. Air monitoring results can be viewed live at http:// www.ehp.qld.gov.au/air/data/search.php GREAN will continue to monitor air quality and related actions to ensure that required air quality standards are maintained within the Gladstone Region.

Air Quality Index (Health) 2000 - 2011 400 350 300 250 200 150 100 50 0

2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012

 Poor Air Quality Days

Year  Fair Air Quality Days

 Good Air Quality Days

For regular updates on Community Plan Reference Groups please visit www.gladstone.qld.gov.au/web/guest/gladstone-region-community-plan

Permit required for commercial activities on Council Land Commercial operators including beach and fitness activities, busking, mobile and stationery vending, footpath dining and goods for sale on footpaths are required to obtain a permit to conduct business on any Council owned and controlled land.

This year has brought about a large increase of businesses using park space, roads and footpaths which has resulted in Council enforcing a $500 on-the-spot fine for operators not holding a current approval.

The draft policy governing the use of Council controlled areas by commercial operators

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was adopted at a General Meeting in June 2012 to establish clear outlines in managing permit approvals to ensure accessibility for the general public is maintained.

“In the past, a number of park areas have been monopolised by fitness training groups which has denied members of the public access to pathways and stairways.

Council’s Sport and Recreation portfolio spokesperson Councillor Graham McDonald said commercial operations required regulation to ensure public facilities remain available for all residents to enjoy.

“Regulating commercial activities also allows Council’s Park and Environment staff to schedule facility maintenance.”

“The aim of the permits is to make sure commercial activities do not dominate public spaces around the region,” Cr McDonald said.

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For further information contact Council’s Environmental Health Section on 4970 0700 or download an application form by visiting Council’s website at http://www.gladstone. qld.gov.au/web/guest/commercial-activities

Scheduled Infrastructure Works LOCATION

DESCRIPTION OF WORKS

TIMELINE

Western

Clinic Dates for December 2012 SERVICE

VENUE

DAYS

Child Health Nurse

Agnes Water

Wednesday & Thursday weekly Mothers Group Dec 6

Community Legal Program

Agnes Water

December 6

Miriam Vale

December 6

Community Nurse Agnes Water

Monday to Friday

Community Support Worker

Agnes Water

Monday to Thursday

Counselling Services

Agnes Water

By Appointment

Diabetes Educator Agnes Water

December 18

Dietician

Agnes Water

December 11

Family Support Worker

Agnes Water

December 10

Mount Alma Road upgrade including Road, Bracewell widening of pinch points and site visibility improvements for heavy industrial use for Gas Proponents.

Ongoing.

Forest Road, Targinie

Road upgrade including widening of pinch points and site visibility improvements for heavy industrial use for Gas Proponents.

Ongoing.

Bloomfield Street Calliope

Construction of new footpath from Dawson Highway to Bunting Park.

Works to commence January 2013 and expected to be completed March 2013.

Blain Drive, Gladstone

Reconstruction works from Palm Drive to Auckland Creek including new protected right turn lanes.

Works to commence December and expected to be completed April 2013.

Helen Street, Gladstone

Remove steel culvert and replace with concrete culvert from Helen Street to Briffney Creek.

Works expected to be completed early December.

Central

Mental Health Unit Agnes Water

November 12 & 26

Physiotherapist

Agnes Water

Tuesdays and Thursdays

Baffle Creek

December 5 & 19

Miriam Vale

December 12

Agnes Water

December 19

Southern

Baffle Creek

December 18

Rosedale

December 18

Miriam Vale

December 5

Lowmead Road, Reform existing sub base Works expected to Lowmead and lay base material. Apply be completed early (Stage 1) two coat bitumen seal.

December.

RFDS

Agnes Water

December 11 & 12

Seniors Nurse

Agnes Water

Health Talk December 13

Baffle Creek

Health Talk December 18

Lowmead

Health Talk December 17

Miriam Vale

Health Talk December 19

Rosedale

Health Talk December 10

Podiatrist

Turkey Beach Health Talk December 12 Youth Worker

Agnes Water

Monday to Friday

Miriam Vale Community Intra Agency Meeting Thursday, December 13, 1.30pm at CWA Hall Please phone 4902 1100 for an appointment for these services and for January clinic dates and times. Phone 4976 6300 for Community Legal Program January clinic dates and times.

John Clifford Way, Lowmead

Reform existing base material and apply two coat bitumen seal.

Works expected to be completed early December.

Claude Wharton Construct Stage 1 of bus Drive, Miriam set down and turnaround Vale (cul-de-sac).

Works expected to be commence mid December and be completed late January.

Drainage and vegetation maintenance (Agnes Waters, Lowmead Road, Bororen area)

Cleaning of restricted culvert inlets and outlets.

Removal of vegetation blocking visibility and drainage.

Ongoing.

Various Locations

Heavy maintenance grading Ongoing. work is programmed in the Baffle Creek, Rosedale, Foreshores/Turkey Beach, and Bororen areas. Crews will be reshaping pavements to improve drainage.

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

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arts, culture & ente Gladstone Regional Ar t Gallery & Museum Cnr Goondoon & Bramston Sts, Gladstone.

Ph: 4976 6766

 Memorial Art Awards Finishes December 6

forgotten skill of tinsmithing and brings it to contemporary relevance with beautiful new items. These exquisite new objects are seen in juxtaposition to historical tinwares which are also part of the display. Tinsmith: An Ordinary Romance is an Gallery Artisan travelling exhibition.

 Celebrate Australia competition

The 37th annual Rio Tinto Alcan Memorial Art Awards brings together new and inspiring works from artists Australia wide. The exhibition is an arrangement of submitted artworks that celebrates the diversity and excellence of the region’s artists. The reputation of the Awards and the sponsor’s generous prize money is much appreciated and always ensures that the calibre of art on display is of a very high standard. Spread throughout all five gallery spaces, this is much loved annual exhibition that should not be missed.

In conjunction with Gladstone Regional Council's Australia Day celebrations, entries were called from the region's young artists to celebrate “who and what makes Australia great”. A favourite annual children’s exhibition, the works are mounted and displayed in the gallery/museum for the public to view.

Winners are announced on Australia Day and commemorative postcards are given away during the times of display.

 Tinsmith

 Kids APT7 on Tour

December 17 to February 16 Nationally profiled artist and jeweller Barbara Heath investigates the history of tinsmithing in Southeast Queensland. Heath rediscovers the

January 14 to February 28

Saturday, January 19 A children’s program from Queensland Art Gallery Gallery of Modern Art celebrating the ‘The 7th Asia Pacific Triennial of Contemporary

Art’ (APT7) exhibition. Kids’ APT7 on Tour will comprise a range of artist projects and activities developed especially for children and families to enjoy the APT7 festivities at the Art Gallery & Museum. Children can experience the diverse contemporary art styles of artists from across the Asia Pacific region, through drawing activities, multimedia interactive and animation. Kids’ APT7 on Tour is a Queensland Art Gallery/Gallery of Modern Art touring program.

 Three dimensional works December 17 to February 16 Industry Sites within the Environment is a project exhibition of three dimensional works by popular local artist Margaret Worthington and accompanied by guest artist Alan Andrews’ photographs. Inspired by Queensland Alumina Limited (QAL), this exhibition looks at the impact of industry on the region’s environment.

A program of preschool children’s activities will support the exhibition. This exhibition is assisted by the Gladstone region’s Regional Arts Development Fund (RADF), as well as the Queensland Government and Gladstone Regional Council partnership to support local arts and culture.

festival countdown begins Australian music legend Joe Camilleri and his band the Black Sorrows, together with journeyman guitar virtuoso Phil Emmanuel, head a bigger and better Agnes Blues and Roots festival from February 22-24, 2013.

stalls inside the expanded compound, an extended Harley and Hot Rod Show, and a greater number of food outlets to give revellers a wider and healthier choice of meals over the three days.

Camilleri can draw from a deep well of hits, stretching back to his time as lead man of Jo Jo Zep and the Falcons through to his time at the front of the hugely popular and very successful Black Sorrows line-up.

Among the newcomers are 8Ball Aitken, The Hipshooters, L’l Fi, Kate Leahy, and Devil’s Kiosk (formerly Blind Lemon) who were winners of the ‘Peoples Choice Award’ at this year’s Memphis Blues Challenge.

The pair, back by demand after wowing the crowd at the 2012 festival, will head a long list of talent, again at the Agnes Water SES Grounds.

The Blues and Roots festival is an all ages event. Anyone under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a responsible adult. Children under the age of 14 are admitted free. Each adult can accompany up to two children free of charge.

Agnes Blues and Roots 2013 will also include a second performance stage for soloists, duos and trios to perform during breaks on the main stage.

Adding to the atmosphere, the Agnes Blues and Roots festival will also feature market

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Festival line-up: • Nigel McTrustry • The Zephyr Project • L’il Fi & The Stokers Boys

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Thunderbirds Joe Camilleri & The Black Sorrows Pandemic Shoeless Joe Blind Willie Wagtail Mad Hat McGrinny Phil Emmanuel & the Wonderboys Band of Blue 8 Ball Aitken The Hipshooters Mason Rack Band Kate Leahy Devil's Kiosk (formerly Blind Lemon)

For more information, phone the Gladstone Entertainment Centre on 4972 2822 or visit www.gec.gladstonerc.qld.gov.au/

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Region gears up for multiple Australia Day activities

There will be no shortage of things to do this Australia Day, thanks to Council’s commitment to provide funding for activities throughout the region.

The Gladstone Marina will provide the perfect

venue for Council’s main Australia Day event, the 2013 Australia Day Family Fun Day, which will run from 4pm and culminate in a fireworks bonanza from 7.45pm.

In addition to this main event, Council has

provided almost $5000 support for five events to be staged by community groups in smaller regional communities.

All residents are welcome to attend these events.

Groups to receive a 2013 Australia Day Community Events Grant are: Funded Group

Name of Activity

Venue

Activity Description

DCTC Captain Cook 1770 Festival Committee Ph: 0428 452 836

Australia Day Family Fun Day

Endeavour Park, Agnes Water, Saturday, January 26, 9am - 12noon

Breakfast in the park and events including egg and spoon races, Tug-O-War challenge, sack races and more.

Turkey Beach Progress Association Ph: 0419 776 730

Australia Day Family Fun Day

Turkey Beach Foreshore Esplanade, Saturday, January 26, 7am - 10.30am

Australian breakfast, plus lamingtons and coffee, an art show and best dressed competition and other fun activities.

Miriam Vale Lions Club Ph: 4974 5428

Australia Day Breakfast and Family Fun Day

Miriam Vale Community Centre, 7am - 12noon

Breakfast, national anthem, poetry presentations, various Australian activities and competitions.

Calliope Junior Rugby League Club Ph: 0427 780 769

Australia Day Family Fun Day

Calliope football grounds, 10am - 6pm

Family cricket, Aussie activities including thong throwing, sack races, kookaburra calling and red rover, plus slides, dancing and Aussie food.

Builyan Community Hall 8am - 11am

Aussie breakfast, best dressed Aussie teddy bear, pony rides, games, stock whip cracking, Aussie damper cooking, lucky door prize and cricket.

Builyan/Many Peaks Australia Day Community Development Breakfast Assoc. Ph: 4974 1249 Celebrations

Residents are reminded the 2013 Australia Day Awards evening will be staged at the Gladstone Entertainment Centre Marquee at the Gladstone Marina from 6.15pm on January 25. Entry is free and all residents and their guests are invited to attend.

Full details of all Council’s Australia Day activities will be available from January at Council’s website www.gladstone.qld.gov.au and following the “About Gladstone Region” and “Events” tabs.

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How communication has changed.

The Worker newspaper (1890-1955) was first published in March 1890, the year of the coalition of the Conservative and Liberal leaders in Queensland politics. William Lane, the acknowledged leader of the Labour Movement in Queensland, was elected editor of the newspaper, quoted as being the ‘official voice of Labour.’

The newspaper ran a section ‘From our Mail Bag’ edited by Uncle Toby. Children were encouraged to write to Uncle Toby and he would reply. Some of the letters are quoted below from the National Library of Australia’s Trove website at www.trove.nla. gov.au

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Dear Uncle Toby, Will you please enrol me as a member of your happy ban I am 14 year old and my bir d? thd pen-name I would like “Happ ay falls on April 21. For my y Cowgirl”. Would some kind member please send me the words of “One Dozen Roses” and “The Aussies and the Yanks”. Also I like the wo rds of “Happy Cowboys.” In exc hange I will give “Rocking Alone in an Old Rocking Chair,” The Woodpecker ’s Song, ” and “South of the Boarder”. Wi shing you and your “Corne rites” the best of luck. – Your frie nd Monica M Pyke (14) Oy ster Creek, Rosedale. 17.1.19 44

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What’s Onnuar y?

Council’s Community Calendar

in December - Ja Venue

Date & Time

General Council Meeting

101 Goondoon Street Gladstone

December 4 & 18 January 15, from 9am

Community members are welcome to attend Council’s General Meetings.

Story Time

Agnes Water Library

December 5 & 12 January 30 10am – 10.30am

Gladstone City Library

December 5, 12 & 19 January 9, 16, 23 & 30 11am – 11.30am

Story time and crafts for children aged up to 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.

Boyne Island Library

December 7, 14 & 21 January 6, 13, 20 & 27 10.30am – 11am

Mt Larcom Library

December 6, 13 & 20 January 10, 17 & 24 10.30am – 11am

Calliope Library

December 7 & 14 January 11, 18 & 25 10.30am – 11am

Boyne Island Library, Mt Larcom Room

December 13, 10.30am – 11.00am

Gladstone City Library

December 21 January 11 & 25 11am – 11.30am

Calliope Library

December 6 11am – 11.30am

Mt Larcom Library

December 6 11am – 11.30am

Learn to Swim

Gladstone Aquatic Centre

Monday to Friday, 9am -6pm

Gladstone Aquatic Centre is now offering an intensive Learn to Swim program over the school holiday period. For more information contact the Gladstone Aquatic Centre on 4972 6822. Bookings are essential.

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. Phone 4972 6822 for more information.

Library Square Performances Every Friday

Library Square Goondoon Street Gladstone

Every Friday and Saturday night 6pm – 8pm and Friday noon – 2pm.

If you’re looking for something to do, come down and enjoy the free live and local music. Phone 4972 2822 for more information.

Free Guided Walks (with optional lunch)

Gladstone Tondoon Botanic Gardens

Every Thursday 10.15am

Looking for a nice Thursday morning stroll? Well why not come down to the Gardens? A free guided walk will leave from and finish at the BG’s Café. Booking are advisable on 4971 4443.

Australia Day Awards Evening

Gladstone Entertainment Centre Marquee, Gladstone Marina Plaza

January 25, 6.15pm

Australia Day Awards Evening Everyone Welcome Free Entry

Australia Day Family Fun Day

Gladstone Marina Plaza

January 26, 4pm - 8pm

All Welcome

Event

Baby Bounce

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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Event Description

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.

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 the month from 9am at the Gladstone Council

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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