(48) Council Connection April - May 2017

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CONNECTION GLADSTONE REGIONAL COUNCIL NEWSLETTER APRIL - MAY 2017 ISSUE 77

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Buskers add rhythm to city heart

5 World-first Yarwun Whitewood grove

7 Library Week celebrations

11 7 Day Makeovers to create extraordinary places

Mayor's Message Council working hard to promote growth during tough times A little over 12 months into this Council's term, and my first as Mayor, I am pleased to say that our plans are proceeding well.

Undoubtedly, economic conditions outside of the region have had an impact on our progress, but Council has worked hard to continue the Gladstone Region's growth.

I was elected on the promise of delivering a five point mandate - to ease costs for ratepayers; support growth and sustainability of primary producers; promote business development; increase financial and in kind support of community and sports clubs; and secure state and federal government funding.

Since our election last March, Council has conducted a number of internal reviews and implemented resulting cost saving measures across the expanse of its operations in order to reduce expenditure and save rate payer dollars.

The adoption of Council's Local Preference Policy has ensured commercial concerns with a strong Gladstone Region presence are given every chance to successfully tender for Council contracts, helping to keep jobs and money stay in our community.

As of early March this year, this Council had awarded more than $54m in contracts for supplies and services, of which more than $43m, about 80 per cent, was spent with Gladstone Region businesses.

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Gladstone Office 101 Goondoon Street Open 8.30am to 5pm, Monday to Friday

Calliope Office 5 Don Cameron Drive Open 8.30am to 5pm, Monday to Friday

Significant changes to Council's infrastructure charges policy were adopted in December to encourage development.

Infrastructure charges have been waived for not for profit organisations, Council projects that are for community use and items of essential local government infrastructure, such as water reservoirs.

Council is also determined to help community groups with a number of clubs and organisations, including the Capricorn Film Festival, Gladstone Multicultural Association, Boyne Tanum HookUp and Captain Cook 1770 Festival, having recently benefitted from funding by its Major Events Advisory Panel (MEAP).

Increased funding for the MEAP program itself and the Gladstone Entertainment Convention Centre has also ensured better access and increased funding for events conducted by community groups.

Anyone who knows me knows my passion for sport and my belief in the positive social and wellbeing benefits that it brings to the community.

Many clubs are struggling and, for this reason, Council has increased the water allowance for sporting bodies, enabling them to dramatically reduce their operational costs.

Council, with the assistance of Federal Member Ken O'Dowd and State Members Glenn Butcher and Stephen Bennett, has gained the attention of the higher levels of government, with the result being an increased amount of funding for infrastructure

coming into the region and helping us prepare for future population growth.

Council has received generous amounts of state and federal government assistance for various projects including a number of vital water and sewerage infrastructure upgrades for the region's future capacity.

Other projects to benefit from state and federal assistance include the Tom Jeffery Park upgrade at Agnes Water, Community Recreation Hub upgrade at Mount Larcom, the accelerated gravel road seal program throughout the Gladstone Region and the Glenlyon Road cycle lanes design and construction in Gladstone.

Council has also lobbied hard on behalf of other parties and the community to help secure $10m in federal funding for CQUniversity and $20m for the widening of Philip Street, and has lent its support to Gladstone PCYC's current campaign in search of much-needed federal sporting grants assistance.

We are aware that there is much more to be done and Council needs to continue to invest in the local economy and work with industry leaders and the community to create greater opportunities for our residents.

With such goals in mind, Council has entered an economic partnership with Gladstone Ports Corporation to attract major industrial and agricultural projects to the region, and is working with Gladstone Area Group Apprentices Ltd to deliver opportunities for young apprentices.

Gladstone Regional Council PO Box 29, Gladstone Qld 4680 Phone: 4970 0700 Fax: 4975 8500 Email: info@gladstonerc.qld.gov.au www.gladstone.qld.gov.au

@GladstoneRegionalCouncil Miriam Vale Office 41 Blomfield Street Open 8.30am to 5pm, Monday to Friday

Agnes Water Rural Transaction Centre 71 Springs Road Open 9am to 4:30pm, Monday to Friday

@GladstoneRegionalCouncil Boyne Tannum Community Centre Cnr Wyndham & Hayes Avenues, Boyne Island Open 9am to 5:30pm, Monday to Friday

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Mount Larcom Rural Transaction Centre Raglan Street Open 9am to 1pm and 2pm to 5pm Monday to Friday and 9am to noon on Saturday

Cr Matt Burnett Mayor Phone: 4976 6903 Email: Mayor@gladstone.qld.gov.au

Cr Glenn Churchill Chair Planning & Development Committee Phone: 0407 289 139 Email: GlennChurchill@gladstone.qld.gov.au

Cr Peter Masters Chair Works & Traffic Committee Phone: 0438 145 780 Email: PeterMasters@gladstone.qld.gov.au

Cr Chris Trevor Deputy Mayor Phone: 0437 757 839 Email: ChrisTrevor@gladstone.qld.gov.au

Cr Kahn Goodluck Councillor Phone: 0433 944 302 Email: KahnGoodluck@gladstone.qld.gov.au

Cr Desley O'Grady Councillor Phone: 0437 837 148 Email: DesleyOGrady@gladstone.qld.gov.au

Cr Cindi Bush Chair Environment & Community Services Committee Phone: 0437 642 081 Email: CindiBush@gladstone.qld.gov.au

Cr Rick Hansen Chair Finance & Corporate Governance Committee Phone: 0448 885 047 Email: RickHansen@gladstone.qld.gov.au

Cr PJ Sobhanian Chair Commercial Services Committee Phone: 0412 544 201 Email: PJSobhanian@gladstone.qld.gov.au

The start of the 69th Brisbane to Gladstone Yacht Race will be live streamed for the first time in the race's history. Photo: Jordana Statham.

Native saplings planted at wastewater treatment site Council has overseen the planting of 1500 native saplings in order to improve their compliance with Agnes Water Waste Water Treatment Plant's (AWWWTP) environmental discharge licence conditions.

Treasured events to be better than ever The countdown is on to two of the Gladstone Region's most treasured events: the Gladstone Harbour Festival and the reason for its inception, the Brisbane to Gladstone Yacht Race.

For well over 50 years Gladstone has been abuzz with activity over the Easter period thanks to these annual events, and this year will be no exception.

For the first time in the race's history, the start of the 69th Brisbane to Gladstone Yacht Race will be live streamed, making it viewable at the Harbour Festival and Gladstone Entertainment Convention Centre outdoor screens and via the internet in homes or on smart phones around our region and the world.

Council has contributed $30,000 to the livestreaming by Queensland Cruising Yacht Club, which will occur from 10am until midday on Good Friday, April 14 via the Brisbane to Gladstone Yacht Race Facebook page or website www. brisbanetogladstone.com.au After the live streaming, residents can continue to track competitors' progress

via the race's website and social media channels.

To further build community excitement associated with the race, Council has contributed $15,000 to the reinstatement of the 'Yachties' public event to welcome competitors to Gladstone.

The free event will be held at the Gladstone Yacht Club on Easter Sunday, April 16, and will offer live music and entertainment from 10am until 11pm.

But the fun won't end there, with the 55th annual Gladstone Harbour Festival offering five days and nights of entertainment including fireworks, sideshow alley, live performances and perennial favourites including the Great Raft Regatta, Twilight Street Parade and Teddy Bears Picnic.

Council granted $65,000 of Major Events Advisory Panel Funding to the festival, which will draw visitors to the region and delight residents from April 12 to 16.

To view the Gladstone Harbour Festival program visit the Gladstone Festival and Events website at http://gladstonefestival. com/harbourfestival

Annual dog registration program continues Council has inspected 676 properties throughout the Gladstone Region as part of its annual animal inspection program to monitor compliance with dog registration procedures.

pay their dog registration online via Council's secure Online Services portal.

Once payment has been made Council's Regulatory Services Division will issue a current registration tag.

The systematic and selective door-todoor program will run until the end of August, in accordance with the Animal Management (Cats and Dogs) Act 2008.

To access Council's Online Services portal, visit www. gladstone. qld.gov.au/ OnlineServices

Local Law officers have so far issued 67 compliance notices to dog owners who have failed to register their animal with Council. Owners have 14 days in which to register their animal or face a possible $243 fine.

The site, adjacent to the waste water treatment facility located on Streeter Drive, has been planted with suitable canopy and mid-storey native tree species in order to help prevent weed growth from flourishing.

Installation of about 1600m of additional irrigation line and automated valves was completed last year, enabling watering of the newly planted saplings by controlled recycled water releases.

The planting and improved irrigation measures followed the implementation of a management program to slow the spread of existing weeds.

The weeds had taken hold after over irrigation of the existing vegetation had caused the die off of most previously established trees while Council's annual burn, which is now ceased, also aided weed growth by killing off small trees and native grasses.

The improved dispersal and control of the treated recycled water by the fully automated irrigation system should prevent the effects of over irrigation recurring.

Repairs to roadways and drainage have also been completed to prevent storm water runoff entering across the irrigation plots.

The project was also overseen by AWWWTP contractors TRILITY with the installation of the irrigation system and planting of saplings completed by various contractors.

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Carol Dickinson and Frank Paull deliver easy listening country and rock renditions for passers-by.

Buskers add rhythm to Gladstone's city heart Music is adding a rhythmic beat to Gladstone's city heart with buskers taking the opportunity to entertain Goondoon Street patrons.

This follows the adopted amendments to Council's Subordinate Local Law No. 1.2 (Commercial Use of Local Government Controlled Area and Roads) 2011 which removes the approval requirements for footpath dining, the display of goods and busking.

Gladstone residents Carol Dickinson and Frank Paull said they were pleased to have the opportunity to set up on Goondoon Street and entertain with some easy listening music.

The duo helped welcome P&O cruise ship visitors to the city in February by adding a musical atmosphere to the main street.

Carol and Frank both said music had played a big part in their lives at young ages and while they enjoyed performing at various gigs, busking was a fun way to entertain.

James Butterworth grew up in a musical family and is using busking as a stepping stone to raise his musical profile.

James plays acoustic guitar, performing mainly originals and some covers, and is hoping to break into the local music scene.

During the February P&O cruise ship visit, various Goondoon Street traders provided

James Butterworth busks on Goondoon Street.

James with an opportunity to entertain in front of their stores and foster his talents.

James performs at some local markets and said he was keen to continue busking where permitted.

Water report guides region's future water needs A detailed report has confirmed the Gladstone Region's capacity to meet water demand and cater for future water needs.

The Department of Energy and Water Supply and Gladstone Regional Council have partnered to establish a shared understanding of the capability of Awoonga Dam, Gladstone's bulk water supply, to meet existing and future water demand.

sustain population and economic growth, as well as promote the health and wellbeing of the community.

Gladstone city and the neighbouring communities connected to Council's Gladstone reticulation network are the focus of the RWSSA.

The assessment process considered a number of water demand growth scenarios to better understand potential water supply challenges over the next 20 years.

For more information about the RWSSA visit Council's website at www.gladstone. qld.gov.au/water

The Regional Water Supply Security Assessment (RWSSA) describes Council's Gladstone reticulation network bulk water supply system and existing and future water use, and summarises the likelihood of potential water supply restrictions and shortfalls now and into the future.

With the Gladstone Region's 66,000-strong population expected to double by the mid-2030s, a safe, secure and reliable water supply is critical to

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Community groups invited to include details in Council's Community Services Directory New and existing non-profit sporting clubs, organisations and recreation groups in the Gladstone Region are welcome to provide contact details for inclusion in Council's free Community Services Directory.

The directory is a popular and valuable source of community information for Gladstone Region residents and visitors and is available as a booklet or can be accessed electronically.

The Community Services Directory features contact information for sporting, recreational, professional and service groups as well as educational facilities, churches and government organisations.

The popular directory details and lists a service overview and contact details for a broad range of general community services, special interest, sporting and

recreation groups, including health and support services for all ages.

Entries into the Gladstone Regional Community Services Directory are provided free of charge as a community service by Council.

Existing groups listed in the directory are urged to also check their information is still accurate.

New or updated group information can be supplied at www. gladstonecommunitydirectory.com.au under the 'Join' tab, can be emailed to communitydirectory@gladstone.qld. gov.au or for further assistance phone Council's Community Advisory Service on 4976 6300.

The 2017-2018 Community Service Directory will be available free to the public in July.

Mayor Matt Burnett, State Member for Gladstone Glenn Butcher, member of the Gladstone Group for Native Plants Queensland Ruth Crosson and Federal Member for Flynn Ken O'Dowd plant the first Yarwun Whitewood tree at Gladstone Tondoon Botanic Gardens.

Gladstone Region is host to first ever Yarwun Whitewood arboretum

Community Advisory Service administration officer Jo Antoine prepares to compile information for free inclusion in Council's 2017-18 Community Services Directory.

BRIEFLY  Monthly video updates

 Community Donations Program

To view monthly video updates from the Mayor, 'like' the Gladstone Regional Council Facebook page or subscribe to our YouTube channel.

Eligible community groups can apply

by May 26. This Council funding assists not-for-profit community groups who are otherwise ineligible for donations from other government or nongovernment sources. The policy offers a variety of funding categories. View guidelines and application forms at www.gladstone.qld.gov.au/donationsand-grants

 Singer-songwriters called on Renowned Australian musicians Katie Noonan, Deborah Conway and Clare Bowditch are reaching out to emerging fellow female singersongwriters in Gladstone, Mackay and Mount Isa to participate in the inaugural Songs That Made Me mentorship program. To enter upload a video entry of yourself performing two songs - an original and a song that inspired you to become a singersongwriter - to qmf.org.au by May 19.

 Subscribe to eConnect In addition to this newsletter, Council produces a fortnightly electronic newsletter called eConnect. To subscribe visit www.gladstone.qld.gov. au/econnect

The Gladstone Tondoon Botanic Gardens hosted a world first in early March by planting a Yarwun Whitewood arboretum at the newly constructed demonstration gardens.

A second planting was also undertaken at Yarwun, in partnership with the Yarwun Grow Group. The event was attended by Councillors, school children and the local media.

Yarwun Whitewood or Atalaya collina, an endangered species, is a small tree of up to six to seven metres which hosts small flowers and single seeded fruits.

The events are a credit to the collaborative work of the Gardens' Nursery Team, led by curator Brent Braddick, and Council's Conservation Team.

Over the last 15 months the two teams have used their experience to propagate 400 plants to help regenerate the endangered species The new arboretum will be available for viewing once the demonstration gardens open to the public in 2018.

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Lilley's Beach vehicle permits now available online Permits for vehicle access to Lilley's Beach can now be obtained almost instantly via Council's Online Services website.

year permit or $5 for a one-week permit can be made using Visa, MasterCard, American Express or Visa Debit Card.

Lilley's Beach can be accessed by 4WD vehicles only and can become impassable at high tide. Motorbikes are prohibited.

The new online service allows customers to organise their permit at a time and location that suits them by visiting www. gladstone.qld.gov.au/OnlineServices and clicking 'Applications'.

The permit will be issued immediately via email and can be either printed or kept digitally on your mobile device to show to inspecting officers upon request.

Customers must be careful to enter the correct email address.

Vehicles must keep off the dunes at all times and be driven on the beach between the high tide and low tide marks only.

Applicants will then need to enter details of the vehicle that will access Lilley's Beach, including its colour, make, model, year, body type and registration number and expiry date.

Secure online payments of $25 for a one-

Under subordinate local laws, permits are required to drive a motor vehicle onto Lilley's Beach, and on the spot fines can be issued by officials, who regularly patrol the area, if a permit cannot be produced.

Lilley's Beach permits can also be obtained from Council's administration centres in Gladstone and Calliope on weekdays and Boyne Tannum Community Centre from Monday to Saturday.

For more information visit www.gladstone. qld.gov.au/lilleys-beach-permit

Planning scheme amendment pending Council submitted the first major amendment to the Gladstone Region Planning Scheme to the State Government for approval early last month.

The amendment will remove development application red tape, further control residential supply and streamline application processes.

Following State Government approval (pending at the time of print), the amendment will be presented for adoption at a Council General Meeting.

Development applications will need to be submitted under the amended version of the planning scheme following its adoption, unless an application for a Superseded Planning Scheme request is applied for within the first 12 months.

Applications submitted before the amendment's adoption will remain unaffected.

Council invited and reviewed community feedback prior to submitting the amendment to the State Government for approval.

Over one thousand people took part in the program of Parks Week activities at Tondoon Botanic Gardens from March 4 -12.

Parks Week 2017 Over one thousand people took part in Parks Week 2017 from March 4 to 12 at the Gladstone Tondoon Botanic Gardens.

Tea Garden was turned into a fantasy wonderland courtesy of the Magical Park app.

The initiative, organised by Parks and Leisure Australia and The New Zealand Recreation Association, encourages Councils on both sides of the Tasman to help raise awareness about the value of parks and open spaces.

The game allows children to interact and explore a fantasy world where users are required to herd kittens, run away from bad fairies or collect T-Rex eggs.

The facility hosted a number of activities including a cooking class with Savour the Flavour's Janelle Noonan; a night tour with curator Brent Braddick; a walk up Mount Biondello and a Qigong session.

The Gardens' open space near the Japanese

Kids were also spoilt for fun at a free activity morning held on Saturday, March 11. The event included face painting, laser skirmish, a double dry slide, an inflatable obstacle course, a sausage sizzle and balloon twisting.

The next free activity morning will be held on May 21.

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Kids can be kids at our library school holiday activities The emphasis will be on fun at Gladstone Regional Libraries during the April school holidays with activities organised to let kids be kids.

Boyne Island Library's Helena Vincent and Veronica Shaw are excited about National Simultaneous Storytime which will be held at all Gladstone Regional Libraries at 11am on May 24.

Activities at our regional libraries will range from craft favourites to robotics, Science Club, Easter activities and messy craft.

Our libraries will offer a variety of hands-on craft activities for young children with parents or carers required to stay and supervise at sessions.

Messy craft at Calliope Library will enable youngsters to make plastic plate flowers for the library's rock wall and get their hands dirty with foil painting, fingerprint art and spray bottle painting.

Simultaneous book reading to occur during Library Week celebrations

Two sessions of Gladstone City Library's new Science Club will also be held aimed at youngsters aged eight and over.

Our regional libraries will acknowledge Library and Information Week from May 22-28 with this year's week aptly themed 'Celebrate'.

Science Club will involve hands-on science activities with bookings required by phoning Gladstone City Library on 4976 6400.

The week draws attention to libraries, information services and their resources.

School holiday activities include: Agnes Water Library 10.30am-noon: April 5 - Dreamcatchers; April 12 - Easter bunnies and scratch board eggs.

Boyne Island Library 9.30am-11.30am: April 5 - Robotics (cubelets) for age 8+ and games for everyone; April 12 - Easter craft.

Calliope Library 9.30am-11.30am: April 4 - rock and splatter art for age 8+ (bookings required); April 5 - Messy craft; April 12 Easter craft.

Gladstone City Library 9.30am-11.30am: April 4 - Autumn and old favourites craft; April 6 - Science Club (3pm-4pm); April 11 - Easter bonnets and headbands; April 13 Science Club (3pm-4pm).

Miriam Vale Library 10am-11.30am: April 4 - Marine life craft; April 11 - Easter craft.

Mount Larcom Library 10.30am-noon: April 6 - Holiday craft and storytime; April 13 - Easter craft.

During the week our regional libraries will take part in National Simultaneous Storytime (NSS) joining libraries and facilities across Australia to read the same nationally selected children's book on the same day at the same time.

NSS is an Australian Library and Information Association initiative aimed to encourage more young Australians to read and enjoy books.

The national event, now in its 17th year, promotes the value of reading and literacy using an Australian children's book.

This year's chosen book, The Cow Tripped Over the Moon written by Tony Wilson and illustrated by Laura Wood, will be read on Wednesday, May 24 at 11am.

Our region's largest gathering for NSS will be at Boyne Island Library with hundreds of youngsters including children from schools, kindergartens and day care centres

expected to attend.

Students from Tannum Sands State School will perform an excerpt from this year's book and guests will be entertained by the Boyne Island State School Choir.

Craft activities aligned to the book's theme and morning tea will be held before the book reading at 10.30am.

Also during Library Week, Gladstone City Library will host a First5Forever in Library Square event on Thursday, May 25 from 9am-11.30am.

First5 Forever is a universal family literacy program aimed at supporting stronger language and literacy environments for young children from 0-5 years and their families.

The First5Forever in Library Square event will bring young families together to connect with each other through play.

A variety of activities will be on offer tailored to youngsters to develop language and communication skills.

Small activities will also be held to acknowledge Library and Information Week at various regional libraries.

Council offers free pest management service to landholders Local landholders are encouraged to take advantage of Council's free Property Pest Management Planning service.

Library officer Kiara Featherstone prepares items for one of the Easter crafts to be offered across our regional libraries.

The plan assists landholders to strategically identify and manage pests, particularly large weed infestations that take several years to control.

It provides an outline of the control measures that need to be completed

over the course of three or more years in order to manage the pest.

Once a plan is in place, landholders can access applicable Council assistance programs, including the Taskforce Herbicide Subsidy Program.

Phone Council's Pest Management Section on 4970 0700 for more information.

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Recycling FAQ's Can these items go in the yellow lid bins?

Greasy pizza boxes - Yes (but no food scraps) Layered cartons (e.g. small fruit juice packages) - Yes Plastics not bearing a 1,2,3,4,5,6,7 symbol - Yes (plastic containers, flimsy plastic tray in a packet of biscuits, yoghurt containers; No (small items such as pens and lids, disposable razors, beer and wine bottle lids are difficult to sort and should be placed in general waste).

Steel coat hangers, garden hoses, rope, garden waste, clothing, food scraps - No. These items can cause serious damage to machinery.

Takeaway coffee cups - No. Most have plastic liners.

Contaminants spoil others' good recycling work

Soft plastic wrap - No, place in general waste instead.

Increasingly, the important role that recyclables play in caring for the environment is being realised by residents throughout the Gladstone Region.

Nappies, sanitary products, disposable needles, medical waste - No. These items are not recyclable and are hazardous to those who sort items.

However, good intentions are of little benefit if recyclable items are contaminated by non-recyclable products and rendered incapable of being used again.

This has been an ongoing concern affecting Council's kerbside recycling service with contaminated loads frequently being received at the Materials Recovery Facility (MRF) in Rockhampton.

The MRF is where waste is sorted into product type and then sent off to be recycled into new products but this process can be compromised by the intrusion of non-recyclable items into the kerbside service.

The most common items that contaminate recycled items placed in the yellow-lidded recycling bins are soiled nappies, needles and sharps, medical waste, green waste (lawn clippings, pruned branches etc.) and general food waste.

Often, even when residents have done all of the hard work sorting their recyclable items, the effort is spoilt by residents placing the items in plastic bags rather than placing them loosely in the wheelie bin.

The contamination percentage in the recycling kerbside collection service is far too high and Council urges residents to recycle responsibility and help to look after the environment.

For more information about Council's general waste or recyclables kerbside collection service phone its Waste Services Division on 4970 0700.

Other frequently asked questions: Should plastic bottle lids be removed? No. Containers should be rinsed and crushed and lids placed back on containers.

Should steel jar lids be removed? Yes Should aluminium cans be crushed before being placed in the recycling bin? Yes. If cans are flattened they can get mixed with plastic.

Crushing is preferred to maximise bin space.

Is it OK for liquid to remain in drink containers? No. Remove liquid before recycling.

How clean do recyclables have to be? It is preferred that all containers are rinsed.

Responsible pet ownership replaces cat curfew Residents are reminded to keep domestic cats within an effective closure at all times to ensure they are not permitted to roam.

Owners of domestic cats caught roaming, irrespective of the time of day, may be issued with a $243 fine and could have their animal impounded.

Previously, Gladstone City Council Local Laws included the provision of a cat curfew whereby domestic cats only had to be confined between the hours of 8pm and 6am.

The change in law came into effect due to the risks associated with roaming cats.

The risks include the following:

The curfew no longer exists under Gladstone Regional Council's current Local and Subordinate Local Law No. 2 (Animal Management) 2011.

• Although cats tend to be nocturnal hunters, the animal still hunts wildlife during the day.

• If not desexed, cats tend to mate while roaming.

• If roaming while pregnant, cats could give birth and further increase the numbers of feral cats.

For information relating to recommended enclosures, phone Council's Regulatory Services Section on 4970 0700.

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Council's Pest Management Supervisor (North) Brent Tangey, CC Volunteer Kim Price, CC Project Officer Lisa Del Riccio, and GAWB Operations and Maintenance Manager Sarah Lunau inspect the cat's claw creeper biocontrol nursery.

Cat's claw creeper biocontrol nursery now in operation The mitigation of the invasive species cat's claw creeper is underway at Calliope's new biocontrol nursery.

The biocontrol facility, located on Racecourse Road, is being used to rear the weed's natural predator, the jewel beetle (Hylaeogena jureceki).

The jewel beetle feeds off the cat's claw creeper before it is moved to a nominated local property, predominately within the Boyne Valley area, to control rural infestations.

Although the Jewel Beetle will not eradicate the weed, the biocontrol method is a cost effective way to reduce the vigour of widespread infestations.

The project, the first of its kind for the Gladstone Region, is a joint project by Gladstone Regional Council, Capricornia Catchments (CC) and the Gladstone Area Water Board (GAWB).

Council provided the land and funded the construction of the nursery and the purchase of biocontrol agents.

CC purchased the nursery with Queensland Government funding and support from the Fitzroy Basin Association.

CC volunteers, who were fundamental in its construction, will continue to propagate plants and operate the nursery.

GAWB funded the provision of nursery benches to host the several hundred cat's claw creeper plants at the biocontrol nursery and shade house.

The biocontrol nursery is one of many pest management initiatives that Council will implement to assist landholders.

Mount Larcom road works near finish The reconstruction of Raglan and King George streets in Mount Larcom is nearing completion, improving the functionality of the township's centre.

The project involved renewing the existing kerb and road surface which had deteriorated due to age, in addition to reconfiguring the line markings and traffic islands at the Raglan-King George streets intersection to help clarify traffic movements.

The removal of stepped kerbing also removes a trip hazard fronting businesses in Raglan Street.

Affected residents, businesses and organisations were kept updated about the project's progress throughout, including a pre-start public meeting conducted at the Mount Larcom Hall in February.

Council thanked residents, service providers and commercial operators in Mount Larcom for their cooperation and patience while the works have been conducted.

For more information phone Council's Road Services Division on 4970 0700.

Community volunteers help clean up their part of Australia Armed with gloves and garbage bags, Gladstone Region volunteers were out in force to clean up their part of Australia as part of Clean Up Australia Day 2017.

Twenty-nine clean up sites were registered for the March 5 event across Gladstone, Boyne Island, Tannum Sands, Miriam Vale, Facing Island, Calliope and Ubobo.

A total of 1.2 tonnes of rubbish was removed from Facing Island alone and an addditional 280kg was removed from the

Boyne Island and Tannum Sands areas.

Some interesting items include diving equipment, car parts, a welding helmet, a lifesaving ring, truck tyres, fluorescent light bulbs, fishing nets, and toothbrushes!

Thank you to all of our wonderful volunteers who took part on the day as well as the waste companies who donated skip bins; JJ Richards, Veolia, ToxFree and Burgmann's Environmental Services.

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BRIEFLY  Sports grant closes soon Could your sporting organisation or active recreation group benefit from up to $1200 of Club Development Grant funding? Submissions for Round 2 funding close at midnight on Sunday, April 9. Eligibility criteria and a link for online submissions are available on Council's website at www.gladstone.qld. gov.au/sport-and-recreation-funding

 Pillars turn purple Gladstone Regional Art Gallery & Museum's iconic pillars will turn purple in May in support of Domestic and Family Violence Prevention Month. In addition, a LOVE BiTES exhibition will be on display until June 3 featuring artworks by local high school students, shown on paper, canvas and via digital displays. An initiative of Coordinated Community Response to Domestic and Family Violence, the LOVE BiTES program teaches students the value of respectful relationships and raises awareness of domestic and family violence, and sexual assault.

 Community calendar Do you have a not-for-profit community event to promote? Details can be promoted on the community calendar on Council's website. To provide information visit www.gladstone.qld.gov. au and click on Community Calendar on the left hand side of the home page and provide details under 'Lodge an Event'.

 Bust honours Cyril Golding A permanent memorial to 'Mr Gladstone', the late Cyril Golding (19202012) was unveiled in Gladstone's Library Square in February.

A life-sized bronze portrait bust and a fibreglass replica crafted by local artist Paul Adamson were gifted to the city by Cyril Golding's wife, Shirley, and the Golding family. Cyril was highly respected in business and industry sectors across Queensland and was renowned as a patron to the arts and for his kindness, generosity and extensive contributions within the community.

Ready to welcome new helpers are Gallery & Museum volunteers Alex Richardson, Diane Fritz and Mary Whyte with volunteer coordinator Maria Smith in front of a statue of the city's namesake, William Ewart Gladstone.

Volunteers provide valuable support to Gallery & Museum The Gladstone Regional Art Gallery & Museum (GRAGM) has a special collection it considers to be extremely valuable.

The priceless collection consists of 34 Gladstone Region residents from all walks of life who assist by volunteering behind the scenes at the Gallery & Museum.

The team of dedicated volunteers help with duties ranging from installing and demounting exhibitions to assisting with functions, events and historical research.

GRAGM volunteers range in age from 16 to 80 and gain one-on-one training for specific tasks as well as general tasks.

Residents interested in volunteering do not have to be active in creating but should appreciate and have an interest in art and be willing to sometimes get their hands dirty.

Gladstone resident Mary Whyte has volunteered at the Gallery & Museum for eight hours a week since 2015.

"I retired and got sick of my own company but I love it here (at the Gallery & Museum), it's a real fun environment and I recommend any type of volunteering but this kind is especially interesting," Mary said.

"There is a diverse range of people among the volunteers and something for everyone depending on your interests."

Mary said she enjoyed delving into historical research and had searched for heritage register information by browsing through rate notices dating back to the 1920s, Council meeting minutes and publications.

"It is surprising the amount of history in this town and it makes you see things in a

different light," she said.

Alex Richardson has volunteered at GRAGM one day a week at least, sometimes full-time, for the last eight months.

"I needed some inspiration as an artist and wanted to do something to help out the community and motivate me to keep going with my own work," Alex said.

He said there was an air of anticipation and excitement when installing exhibitions.

"When a crate arrives at the Gallery & Museum we have no idea what's inside - it's like that exciting feeling when you open presents at Christmas," Alex said.

Alex and Mary said their tasks had led them to handle some amazing art works and they both felt privileged to gain an early look at exhibitions.

On the office side, Diane Fritz has volunteered at the Gallery & Museum performing administration duties since 2015.

"I moved from Melbourne back to Gladstone and thought volunteering would be a good way to keep my skills current, create contacts, gain confidence and make friends," Diane said.

"Volunteering was a good way to get my foot in the door. The Gallery & Museum is a great place to work at and staff and the other volunteers are so friendly."

Anyone interested in volunteering at the Gallery & Museum can view further information at www.gragm.qld.gov.au/ about/career-volunteering-opportunities

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Council to hold committee meetings across the region Council will host eight committee meetings in Mount Larcom, Agnes Water and the Boyne Valley, to better enable residents of regional areas to witness Council decisionmaking.

Residents of Mildura participate in the 7 Day Makeover program that is currently transforming the Gladstone CBD and will soon work its magic in Mount Larcom.

The meetings will also offer residents the opportunity to discuss with Councillors and Council Officers matters of interest to them.

Ordinary people to create extraordinary places in 7 Day Makeovers The 7 Day Makeover of the Gladstone CBD is underway, using people-power to create vibrant public places, and providing inspiration for the upcoming makeover of Mount Larcom.

Internationally respected placemaker David Engwicht is working with our community to quickly transform tired, unloved public spaces into community hubs 'that feel like home'.

David says the secret to the success of his 7 Day Makeover program is "it's driven by the public and works on a short time line and a limited budget that is spent only on making the project happen, not on glossy reports or endless talk".

"I predict people will be amazed by what they can achieve in such a short time," he says.

Absolutely everyone can take part in the 7 Day Makeover of Mount Larcom, commencing on April 22; all ages and skills are welcome and work hours are flexible.

Participants can steer the concept of the project in a planning workshop, held over

the first two days, and/or help bring the project to fruition over the remaining five days.

Planning workshop Weekend of April 22 and 23 Mount Larcom Hall, 47 Raglan Street Volunteer briefing Choose your task to help implement the planned projects 4pm - 5.30pm, Sunday, April 23 Mount Larcom Hall, 47 Raglan Street Implementation April 24 - 28 (work hours flexible) Locations to be decided in planning workshop Donations of materials If you have materials or items that can be upcycled to create attractive public places please email details to communications@ gladstone.qld.gov.au

The meetings will be held as follows: • Mount Larcom, May 9 Mount Larcom Hall, 47 Raglan Street, commencing at 9am Planning and Development, Commercial Services, and Works and Traffic committees; • Agnes Water, August 22 Agnes Water Community Centre, 71 Springs Road, commencing at 9am.

Finance and Corporate Governance, and Environment and Community Services committees; • Boyne Valley, November 14 Discovery Centre, 15 McDonald Street, Ubobo, commencing at 9am. Planning and Development, Commercial Services, and Works and Traffic committees; Meeting agendas will be available before each meeting via www.gladstone.qld.gov. au/councilmeetings

For more information phone Council on 4970 0700 or visit www.gladstone.qld. gov.au/7DayMakeover The Mount Larcom 7 Day Makeover is an initiative of Council, facilitated by Creative Communities International and supported by the State Government's Community Resilience Fund.

Infographic By the numbers These figures provide a snapshot of Council's services in the last financial year.

Source: Council's annual report, Transition, available at www.gladstone.qld.gov.au/annual-reports

700

2698

292,122

2,499,919

1048

40,700

476,153

11,318,221

Kilometres of water mains

Building and plumbing approvals

Kilometres of maintained roads

Patrons at the Gladstone Entertainment Convention Centre

Visitors to Tondoon Botanic Gardens

Items borrowed from our libraries

Kerbside bin collections

Square metres of parks and sports fields

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Rehearsals are well under way for the talented cast of Chitty Chitty Bang Bang.

Chitty Chitty Bang Bang proves a huge hit with local talent The Gladstone Region's 2017 community musical Chitty Chitty Bang Bang is proving to be a huge hit with local talent.

and children over a period of two weeks and have been absolutely astounded by the talent in the region," Mrs Impiccini said.

Rehearsals are now under way with a cast of 56 actors, singers and dancers who will be supported by an orchestra of 13 musicians, set to hit the stage from June 16.

"It is wonderful to be a part of a community initiative that provides an opportunity for those interested in the Creative Arts.

Director of the Musical, Julianne Impiccini said the community musical was an incredible local project supported by Council and delivered by the Gladstone Entertainment Convention Centre.

"Rehearsals are well under way with the cast already looking and sounding incredible. Chitty Chitty Bang Bang is a hilarious and whimsical story that will take its audience on a fascinating adventure and will appeal to both young and old."

"We have auditioned more than 115 adults

The lead roles of the musical are:

Truly Scrumptious - Kathleen Watt Caractacus Potts - Simeon Kelly Jemima Potts - Sophia Ross and Abby Davies Jeremy Potts - William Patrick and Kayden Bradford Grandpa Potts - Luke Lanzon Baroness Bomburst - Peta Pitt Baron Bomburst - Robin Lord Borris (Vulgarian spy) - Ben Felix Gorrin (Vulgarian spy) - Perri Hayes The Child Catcher - Tiana Ewins Tickets to the show can be purchased online at www.gladecc.com.au or phone 4972 2822.

Sensible shoes and attitude help ensure safe visits to waste facilities Conditions of entry signs located at the entrance to each of Council's 10 transfer stations and Benaraby Landfill require those entering the sites to wear enclosed shoes to prevent possible injury on unstable surfaces.

In too many instances, members of the public are ignoring the conditions of entry which are designed to ensure safe and orderly access to the stations and landfill facilities at all times.

This was highlighted recently when a member of the public, wearing thongs rather than reliable footwear, slipped and suffered a minor injury at one of the waste transfer sites.

Gladstone Region Mayor Matt Burnett said it was in customers' best interests to comply with the conditions of entry

when accessing transfer stations and Benaraby Landfill.

the vehicle at all times.

• Enclosed footwear must be worn.

"The safety of those using Council's transfer stations and the landfill, and that of the staff members working at these facilities, is of the utmost importance to Council and all who are within the grounds can help us maintain safe operations by adhering to the conditions of entry," he said.

• Flares, EPIRBs, explosives, ammunitions, fire extinguishers and medical waste are not accepted.

Conditions of entry to Gladstone Region transfer stations and Benaraby Landfill:

• No smoking or lighting of fires.

• Council reserves the right to inspect all loads.

• Scavenging is not permitted.

• Climbing or removing material from stockpiles is not permitted.

• Children and pets must remain in

• Hazardous waste, such as flammable, toxic, corrosive, radioactive and asbestos materials, are not accepted without special disposal approval.

• Obey all staff directions and advisory signs.

• It is the driver's responsibility to unload his or her vehicle.

• Council reserves the right to refuse entry to, or accept waste from, any person or commercial entity.

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Tech Savvy Tuesdays help residents keep up-to-date with technology

Council hands out fines to those caught illegally dumping Council is cracking down on the region's illegal dumpers and is encouraging residents to assist.

Thousands of rubbish items such as construction material, household goods and abandoned cars are illegally dumped.

Residents are urged not to dump rubbish in bushland, waterways, parks, Council reserves, public spaces or on roadsides and private land.

Individuals caught illegally dumping between 200 and 2500 litres of waste can expect a fine of up to $1950, whereas an organisation will be charged $6095.

Corporations caught illegally dumping more than 2500 litres of waste will receive a fine worth up to $9142, whereas an individual can expect a $2438 infringement.

Lyn Elms and Lyn Rowe prepare for Tech Savvy Tuesdays with User Services Librarian Sue Norris.

Gladstone City Library is helping residents keep up-to-date with technology by hosting Tech Savvy Tuesdays once a month.

The fun, free, technology training sessions enable residents to take part in a small, friendly training group session with Gladstone City Library staff using the library's free WiFi.

and videos, find Facebook friends and connect with community groups and family members.

June 27 - Internet - Learn about

searching the web with Google, streaming or saving your media and information, online safety and managing internet costs.

Participants can learn new skills to help get connected and can use a library laptop, iPad or tablet, or take along their own.

July 25 - Safe Online Shopping and Banking - Learn how to buy and sell

The initiative follows the success of last year's Tech Savvy Seniors which was assisted by an $11,980 Seniors Queensland Grant and was delivered through Gladstone Regional Libraries.

August 29 - iPad and Tablet -

The State Library of Queensland has loaned Council five iPads and five tablets in support of Tech Savvy Tuesdays.

September 26 - Email - Learn how to use email, sign up for a free account, send and receive mail and attach photos and files.

Bookings are required. Phone 4976 6400 or email library@gladstonerc.qld. gov.au Upcoming sessions to be held from 10am to noon include: May 30 - Facebook - Learn how to use Facebook, start a profile, add to your Timeline, share and view photos

online safely. Learn how to start and use online banking.

Learn about using an iPad or tablet, personalising your device, touchscreens, gestures, apps and taking and saving photographs.

There is no excuse for the behaviour as most of what is dumped can be disposed of for free at the local waste facilities.

The following can be disposed of for FREE: • Up to a 240 litre wheelie bin of general waste or recyclables; • A ute or single axle box trailer of green waste; • White goods (including fridges); • Gas bottles up to 9kg; • Waste oil; • Automotive batteries; • Scrap metal.

Residents can also assist in the fight against illegal dumping by dobbing in a dumper.

Residents who notice an illegal dumping offence are encouraged to phone Council on 4970 0700 or submit an enquiry via Council's secure Online Services portal at www.gladstone.qld.gov. au/onlineservices For more information, download a copy of Council's Illegal Dumping and Littering factsheet via www.gladstone.qld.gov.au/ fact-sheets

October 31 - Facebook November 28 - eBooks - Learn how easy it is to read or listen to the library's free eBooks or eAudiobooks. Learn how to access free training in all sorts of topics with the free online learning library for children and adults.

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BRIEFLY

Community CALENDAR

 Library coffee volunteers

ALL MONTHS

Are you interested in becoming a volunteer trained in barista techniques?

Calliope Library is seeking volunteers for its Book-a-Latte Coffee Cart on Wednesdays and Thursdays from 9am to noon. No experience is required. If interested phone Calliope Library on 4975 8105.

Gladstone Regional Libraries host regular activities for children. Please contact your local library for details. See the article on page 7 for library school holiday activities.

 State funding shortlist includes Council projects

Council has welcomed the news that four of its submitted projects have been shortlisted for inclusion in Round 3 of the State Government's Building Our Regions funding program. Added to the shortlist are the: Gladstone Waste Water Treatment Plant upgrade including an ability to produce agricultural fertiliser; new Paterson 2 Water Reservoir in Gladstone; expanded Agnes Water Waste Transfer Station; and new Boyne Island Carpark. The submissions collectively represent almost $6 million in funding.

 Council continues support of lifeguards

Council will spend more than $200,000 to continue its support of lifeguard beach patrols at Tannum Sands and Agnes Water beaches at peak times.

 Skillset Green Army Council thanks the recently graduated Skillset and Conservation Green Army teams for their hard work over the last three months. The graduates represent the final Green Army teams who have worked tirelessly at Police Creek, Gladstone; Canoe Point, Tannum Sands; and the coastal environments at Agnes Water and Seventeen Seventy.

From removing weeds and erosion control to planting native trees and plant propagation, the team has done it all.

Council hopes the experience and skills that members have gained will help them in their future career prospects.

APRIL Date

Name of the event

Location

Contact

Until April 8

W.E. Gladstone Collection

Art Gallery & Museum

4976 6766

Until April 9

National Youth Week

Gladstone Region

4676 6300

Until April 29

2017 Intercity Images

Art Gallery & Museum

4976 6766

Until April 29

Caravan of Curiosities

Art Gallery & Museum

4976 6766

Until April 29

Wearable Art: Another Corner of My Mind

Art Gallery & Museum

4976 6766

Until May 13

One Man's Passion: The N. L. Wills Collection Pruning 101 Workshop Great Composers of London's West End Morning Melodies Upcycled Fashion Show, 6pm Science Club 3-5pm Lights on at skate park 5-8pm Free movie, Finding Nemo 6.30pm

Art Gallery & Museum

4976 6766

Tondoon Botanic Gardens Entertainment Convention Centre Library Square Gladstone Library Boyne Island Skate Pk. Tondoon Botanic Gardens

4971 4444 4972 2822

Calliope Skate Park Gladstone Library Gladstone Library Boyne Island Library

4676 6300 4976 6400 4976 6400 4971 9700

April 1 April 4 April 5 April 6 April 7 April 8 April 9 April 11 April 13 April 13

Lights on at skate park 5-8pm Language Café 9.30-11am Science club 3-4pm International Scrabble Day 10.30am April 14 Brisbane to Gladstone Yacht Race live streaming 10am - midday April 15 - June 3 ANZAC Day photos and memorabilia April 19 Cooking kids' pizza 10am free pls book April 21 Roy Orbison Reborn April 23 Qigong 7.30-8am free

4676 6300 4976 6400 4676 6300 4676 6300

www.brisbanetogladstone.com.au Art Gallery & Museum

4976 6766

Tondoon Botanic Gardens 4971 4444 Entertainment Centre 4972 2822 Tondoon Botanic Gardens 4971 4444

May Date

Name of the event

Location

Contact

May 6 - June 3

Love Bites: 2017

Art Gallery & Museum

4976 6766

May 6

Melbourne International Comedy Festival Roadshow Constellations

Entertainment Centre

4972 2822

Entertainment Centre

4972 2822

Community Advisory Services Entertainment Centre

4976 6300

May 13

Positive Directions, Assertiveness not Anger program $5 p/n 6-9pm Mayor's Ball

May 17

Cooking lesson: Hot pot meals

Tondoon Botanic Gardens 4971 4444

May 9 May 9-30,Tues

May 18

4972 2822

Charmaine Wilson The Australian Medium Tour May 19 - July 15 Shapeshifters: 3D Printing the Future May 21 Qigong 7.30-8am free

Entertainment Centre

4972 2822

Art Gallery & Museum

4976 6766

May 21

Free activity morning

Tondoon Botanic Gardens 4971 4444

May 23

The Witches

Entertainment Centre

May 27

Botany Workshop

Tondoon Botanic Gardens 4971 4444

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Research helps unravel Gallery & Museum mystery The team at the Gladstone Regional Art Gallery & Museum (GRAGM) have been rejoicing after finally discovering the identity of previously unknown artist, N.L. Wills.

"We were thrilled to learn this as it explained why there were so many paintings in the collection documenting WWII scenes," Jo said.

"Deep within the archives, a portfolio of his work had been waiting patiently for us to rediscover and explore," Gallery & Museum Curator Jo Duke said.

"Instead of a signature, Wills left an artist mark on all of his finished paintings that included a distinct red, blue and white triangular symbol with the letters 'V' and 'X' above it."

One Man's Passion: The N.L. Wills Collection, currently on display at the Gallery & Museum until May 13, features a large portion of this portfolio.

The enormous collection includes 201 paintings and 54 drawings by the artist, along with 135 boxes of slides, with between 12 to 35 slides within each box.

Jo explained that decoding his unique artist mark was a major clue to uncovering his identity.

"We discovered that the triangle represented his proud alliance with the 2nd/3rd Australian Light Anti-Aircraft Regiment, which was his posting at

discharge, while the letters 'V' and 'X' represented his Army Service number: VX79621," Jo said.

Since learning his identity, the GRAGM team have been able to track down relatives of Norman Louis Wills who were able to offer further explanations and details.

"This has been a wonderful result for our team and has only been possible thanks to fantastic community assistance. We now know more about this talented artist and even have a photograph to share, thanks to the Wills' family," Jo said.

More about Norman Louis Wills can be read at www.gragm.qld.gov.au

"To my knowledge, these works had never been shown in Gladstone before," Jo said.

Jo had always been curious to know more about N.L. Wills so after the exhibition opened the GRAGM team began researching him.

The Gladstone Region community was also called upon to offer their assistance and knowledge in the search for answers and it wasn't long before N.L. Wills was found.

N.L. Wills was in fact, Norman Louis Wills, an artist from Victoria, who had enlisted in the Australian Army in 1942 and fought in WWII.

An artwork from the N.L.Wills Collection, The U.S landing at Leyte Island. HMAS Australia fully engaged.

GECC brings cultural events and opportunities to our region Local dancer Yasmin McGuiness was crowned the inaugural 2017 Gladstone Fast Track Talent Quest winner at the Gladstone Entertainment Convention Centre (GECC) in February.

With a line-up of 28 finalists, Ms McGuiness was the only dancer, competing against high performing vocalists and musicians.

involved in other GECC performance opportunities.

Winners of the 2017 Gladstone Fast Track Talent Quest were: 1st - Yasmine McGuiness 2nd - Jenni Tidd 3rd - Ben Lanzon

1st Juniors - Teah de Piazza 2nd Juniors - Teyha Graham 3rd Juniors - Tannum Sands Show Choir Most Outstanding Group Performance Zed and Lee Most Entertaining Performance - Stephen Robertson

The judges, including finalists in last year's X Factor talent show Chynna Taylor and Maddison Milewski, alongside Director of YoYo Music Talent Agency Christine Collyer and Councillor Cindi Bush were stunned by the diversity of talent in Gladstone.

The event provided local residents with an opportunity to perform for audiences and industry professionals.

Exceptional talent was displayed and all competitors were commended for stepping out on stage.

The experience has provided a confidence boost for contestants with many registering for the Harbour Festival Talent Quest in April and getting

2017 Gladstone Fast Track Talent Quest winner Yasmine McGuiness

2017 Gladstone Fast Track Talent Quest junior winner Teah de Piazza Page 15

Research shows volunteers live happier and healthier lives.

Pledge to volunteer this National Volunteer Week and join the 6 million Australians helping make Australia the happiest place on Earth.

LIGHTS ON

SESSIONS

MOVIE NIGHT FINDING NEMO

APRIL 7, 5pm-8pm

BOYNE ISLAND SKATE PARK

APRIL 9, 5pm-8pm

CALLIOPE SKATE PARK RANDOM PRIZES FOOD AND DRINKS FOR SALE

APRIL 8, FROM 6.30pm

GLADSTONE TONDOON BOTANIC GARDENS BYO BLANKET OR CHAIR

RECOGNITION BREAKFASTS Seventeen Seventy, Gladstone and Miriam Vale Times, dates and venues at www.gladstone.qld.gov.au/volunteering To register contact Andrea on 4976 6300 or andreah@gladstone.qld.gov.au

National Youth Week QLD pcyc.org.au/youthweek

Online Services Access a range of Council services online at any time from almost any device •

Animal registrations - new registrations or the updating of details (renew registrations under ‘online payments’)

•

Secure payments - animal registration renewals, rates, water, licenses, infringements and more

• Lilley’s Beach vehicle permits •

Lodge non-urgent requests or report an issue - animal nuisances, missed wheelie bins, illegal dumping and more

•

Make an enquiry or give feedback

•

Rates and property enquiries - history of rates charges and payments (registered users) and accounts.

Urgent Council related issues need to be reported via Council’s 24 hour number - 4970 0700.

If the matter is life threatening please dial 000.

Visit www.gladstone.qld.gov.au/OnlineServices

2017 Special Guest - Matthew Evans Presenter of popular SBS programs Gourmet Farmer, What’s the Catch and For the Love of Meat, and owner of Tasmania’s Fat Pig Farm.

What is sustainable seafood?

Matthew will discuss what sustainable actually means in the world of seafood and what consumers need to know in order to eat sustainably.

Gladstone Tondoon Botanic Gardens

Sunday, June 4 9am - 3pm

Be Great to our Barrier Reef