Council Connection February - March 2015

COUNCIL

CONNECTION GLADSTONE REGIONAL COUNCIL NEWSLETTER FEBRUARY - MARCH 2015 ISSUE 64

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Vision 2035 meetings planned

3 Water rates payments due

10 Australia Day Award winners

14 SUNfest wrap up

MAYOR'S MESSAGE Sharing a vision for the future A big thank you goes out to all the Gladstone Region residents who have already had their say on the Vision 2035 project.

Cover Amahli West enjoys Council's Australia Day celebrations at Millennium Esplanade.

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It's not too late for those who haven't, with community meetings to be conducted throughout the region in the next few months.

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The Gladstone Region has undergone much change during the past 20 years and it is certain that we will experience a lot more in the 20 to follow.

Delivery

With this in mind, key local stakeholders have joined forces to completely rethink past plans and lead a process of visioning and community planning for the next 20 years. Those stakeholders realise that people within this community must take charge of their own destiny and work together to achieve the things that we want.

This newsletter is produced by Gladstone Regional Council to give residents a bi-monthly update on Council events, activities, services and projects.

Council Connection is delivered directly into all residential letterboxes

by Australia Post as “unaddressed mail” and is also available for viewing or downloading from Council’s website at www.gladstone.qld.gov.au

Cost

Council Connection is automatically delivered free of charge to households in the Gladstone Region who have a residential letterbox. Cost of printing and distributing the newsletter is 50 cents per household per edition.

Joining Council as proud founding partners of the project are Gladstone Ports Corporation, Australia Pacific LNG, Rio Tinto Alcan and QAL. However, the most important contributor will be the region's residents who are encouraged to have their say on what they want for the future in order to create their

ideal environment in which to live, work and play.

To enable the community to have its say, Vision 2035 involved a community survey to collate and analyse the views and perspectives of diverse groups and individuals from throughout the region.

Through consideration of the various strengths, weaknesses, trends and opportunities prevalent in the region, the committee will investigate how best to incorporate the community's wishes into the Vision 2035 plan.

The committee mapped out some scenarios for consideration at a public workshop earlier this month and, from the feedback gathered, devised an action plan which will be presented during the upcoming public meetings.

I thank the Vision 2035 committee of Professor Owen Nevin (Chair), Danni Gitsham, Belynda Waugh, Len Smith, Desley O'Grady, Craig McLachlan, Sarah Janson, Michael Duggan, Christian Thomsen, and Peter Brady, all busy professionals, for volunteering their time for this project.

I believe their efforts, and those of participating residents, will ensure the Vision 2035 project provides the platform for achieving sustainable growth throughout the region for the next 20 years.

Environmental Impacts

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Council Contacts

Mail: PO Box 29, Gladstone Qld 4680 Email: info@gladstonerc.qld.gov.au Phone: (07) 4970 0700 Fax: (07) 4975 8500

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

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7 Register for big clean up

Council is encouraging businesses, community groups and residents to save the date for Clean Up Australia Day on Sunday, March 1.

12 Dog inspections

Council to start its animal dog registration inspection program.

13 Overgrown allotments

Residents are reminded to keep their properties neat and tidy in order to maintain a pleasant and safe community appearance.

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Vision 2035 community meetings planned for February Where do you want the region to be in 20 years' time?

A series of five community meetings are planned across the Gladstone Region in February as part of the exciting Vision 2035 initiative.

Vision 2035 is a project that has Council and industry support with its aim to create a unified vision of the Gladstone Region and create a list of priorities for the community over the next 20 years.

The meetings include some light food and all residents are welcome to attend.

Registrations appreciated for catering purposes to vision2035@futureye.com For further information about Vision 2035 visit www.vision2035.com.au or phone

Cath Smith on 0421 350 643.

Vision 2035 is a joint initiative of Gladstone Regional Council, Rio Tinto Alcan, Queensland Alumina Limited, Australia Pacific LNG and Gladstone Ports Corporation.

Vision 2035 Community Meetings Location

Venue

Date and Time

Consultants Futureye are experienced in the process of "Visioning", which is delivered over stages involving mapping the current situation, identifying possibilities, agreeing to the vision, developing an action-plan, assigning roles and responsibilities, and putting reporting mechanisms in place.

Agnes Water

Agnes Water Community Centre, 71 Springs Road, Agnes Water.

February 23 6pm to 8.30pm

Ubobo

Boyne Valley Discovery Centre, Hawke Street, Ubobo.

February 24 6pm to 8.30pm

Mt Larcom

Mt Larcom Hall, Raglan Street, Mt Larcom

February 25 6pm to 8.30pm

Vision 2035 has already involved a community survey conducted throughout the region in December and January, with results collated and factored into workshop program to be held late in February.

Boyne-Tannum Boyne Tannum Community Centre, Hayes Avenue, Boyne Island

February 26 6pm to 8.30pm

Calliope

Calliope Community Centre, Don Cameron Drive, Calliope.

February 27 6pm to 8.30pm

Gladstone

Gladstone Entertainment Convention Centre, Goondoon Street, Gladstone.

February 28 8.30am to 1.30pm

Water rates payments due early March Gladstone Region ratepayers are reminded that their water rates payments are due by March 6, 2015.

Water usage notices for the period July 1, 2014 to December 31, 2014 were issued to residents on February 4, accompanied by an insert providing helpful tips and information on how households can reduce water usage and save money.

Council charges water consumption at the rate

per kilolitre adopted in the 2014-15 Budget: • Lake Awoonga Scheme - $1.65/KL • Miriam Vale/Bororen Scheme - $3.69/KL • Agnes Water/Seventeen Seventy Scheme - $3.74/KL For more information refer to the Rates & Charges booklet sent with the Rate Notice in August 2014 or view online at www.gladstone. qld.gov.au/rates

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Councillors set for 2015 CouncillorConnect initiative Councillors will be out and about again in 2015, offering residents in smaller communities an opportunity to discuss local issues, concerns or ideas at this year's CouncillorConnect visits.

All residents are welcome to attend the morning teas and appointment bookings can be made by phoning Council's Communication and Marketing Section on (07) 4970 0700.

The sessions, on the last Thursday of the month, will continue to offer a platform for constructive discussions and allow residents to meet with their local government representatives without the need for extensive travel.

Residents who would like to be notified of upcoming CouncillorConnect visits to their community can send a request to councillorconnect@gladstonerc.qld.gov.au

A morning tea and information chat session will be held at each venue from 9.30am, followed by pre-booked, 20 minute individual meetings with Councillors from 10.15am to noon.

Councillors will also host information booths at Stockland Gladstone on the third Saturday of every month. The booths allow residents to chat with their elected representatives and collect Council information while out shopping.

2015 CouncillorConnect Visit Schedule Morning tea (all invited) - 9.30am to 10.15am Pre-booked 20 minute appointments with Councillors 10.15am to noon.

Thursday, February 26

Thursday, August 27

Ambrose

Ambrose QCWA Hall

Ambrose

Ambrose QCWA Hall

Ubobo

Boyne Valley QCWA Hall

Bororen

Bororen Hall

Agnes Water/ Seventeen Seventy

Agnes Water/1770 SES Shed

Agnes Water/ Seventeen Seventy

Agnes Water Community Centre

Thursday, March 26

Thursday, September 24

Calliope

Calliope QCWA Hall

Calliope

Calliope QCWA Hall

Bororen

Bororen Hall

Ubobo

Boyne Valley QCWA Hall

Baffle Creek

Baffle Creek Sport and Rec Shed

Wartburg

Wartburg Rural Fire Brigade Shed

Thursday, October 29

Thursday, April 30 Mount Larcom

Mount Larcom QCWA Hall

Mount Larcom

Mount Larcom QCWA Hall

Benaraby

Benaraby Progress Hall

Benaraby Hall

Benaraby Progress Hall

Rosedale Memorial Hall

Rosedale

Rosedale Memorial Hall

Rosedale

Thursday, November 26

Thursday, May 28 Raglan

Raglan QCWA Hall

Builyan

Builyan Community Hall

Turkey Beach

Turkey Beach Rural Fire Brigade Shed

Boyne Island/ Tannum Sands

Boyne Tannum Community Centre - Port Curtis Room

Builyan

Builyan Community Hall

Miriam Vale

Miriam Vale QCWA Hall

Thursday, June 25 Boyne Island/ Tannum Sands

Boyne Tannum Community Centre - Port Curtis Room

Councillor Information Booths

Nagoorin

Nagoorin Progress Hall

Miriam Vale

Miriam Vale QCWA Hall

Saturday, February 21, 9.00am-noon: Stockland Gladstone Saturday, March 21, 9.00am-noon: Stockland Gladstone Saturday, April 18, 9.00am-noon: Stockland Gladstone Saturday, May 16, 9.00am-noon: Stockland Gladstone Saturday, June 20, 9.00am-noon: Stockland Gladstone Saturday, July 18, 9.00am-noon: Stockland Gladstone Saturday, August 15, 9.00am-noon: Stockland Gladstone

Thursday, July 30 Yarwun

Yarwun Hall

Many Peaks

Many Peaks Grand Hotel

Lowmead

Lowmead Hall

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Preparation is the best form of defence against storms and severe weather.

Are you prepared?

It's never too late to be prepared for storm season Having a disaster emergency plan in place in an important step to prepare, survive and cope with local disaster emergencies.

Gladstone Regional Council in partnership with the State Government, Baffle Creek Catchment (BCC) Local Emergency Coordination Committee (LECC), Centacare, Red Cross and Uniting Care Community are hosting a number of 'prepared' educational activities for residents in the Baffle Creek, Rosedale and Lowmead areas.

The activities, offered from February through to June, will empower participants to take action to better prepare and

recovery in a disaster situation.

Covering a variety of topics, participants will gain knowledge on how to read flood level and other information on the Bureau of Meteorology (BOM) and Gladstone Regional Council websites, register for the Early Warning Network, view visual displays and create a household emergency plan.

Residents will also have an opportunity to meet with their LECC coordinator, register for information updates and share ideas with their neighbours to become a more 'prepared community'.

Those attending are also encouraged to

bring along all their important documents to have signed by a Justice of Peace (JP) and scanned onto a free USB to take home.

A range of educational activities will be setup at the Rosedale Community Markets on Saturday, February 28 from 7.30am, but residents who are interested in the document scanning are encouraged to attend from 9am.

Times and dates for Baffle Creek and Lowmead areas are to be advised.

For more information or to register for a workshop contact the Discovery Coast Community Health Service on (07) 4902 1100.

Savings identified for Benaraby Motorsportz capital works The establishment of a Motor Sports Driver Education facility may be on the cards after Gladstone Regional Council and sporting clubs within the Benaraby Motorsportz Complex (BMC) identified savings in planned electrical works.

A saving of $170,000 was identified after Council made the commitment to purchase electrical switchboards and

service poles, and the clubs agreed to complete the installation and connection through electrical contractors. $250,000 had originally been allocated in Council's 2014-15 budget for the delivery of a three-phase power supply to the various lease areas within the BMC precinct.

This saving has represented a great

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opportunity to increase the scope of the capital works to include a potable water connection from the adjacent Benaraby landfill site, valued at $20,000.

The remaining $150,000 has been made available to Benaraby Motorsportz Inc. in the event that it secures matching funds for the establishment of a Motor Sports Driver Education facility.

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 Free Wi-Fi at Pool

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Did you know FREE Wi-Fi is available at the Gladstone Aquatic Centre? Free Wi-Fi services were introduced in September 2014 to help pool visitors stay connected to internet and social media, allowing them to relax and stay longer. The service has been well received by young people and by families visiting Splash Zone and seniors too.

Did you know that residents are welcome to attend Gladstone Regional Council's general meetings? The meetings are held at 9am in the Gladstone Administration Centre boardroom, 101 Goondoon Street. Upcoming meeting dates are February 17, March 3 and 17, and April 7 and 21.

Do you prefer to get your news online? If so, 'like' Council on Facebook to receive the latest updates about the things concerning you. Likers will receive general information on Council events and activities, in addition to all the disaster management and severe weather warnings. To connect with Council on Facebook, visit www.gladstone.qld.gov. au and follow the social media links from the home page.

 Early Warnings Are you prepared for storm season? Register for Council's Early Warning Network alerts to receive advanced warning of adverse weather or potential threats, such as flash flooding, hail, damaging winds, cyclones and bushfires. Register now at www.gladstone.qld.gov.au/ early-warning-registrationform

 Subscribe to eConnect In addition to a hard copy newsletter, Council also produces a fortnightly email newsletter called eConnect.

Residents are invited to register to receive it via their email. Recipients' emails will be kept in a database and residents can unsubscribe at any time. To subscribe visit www.gladstone.qld.gov.au/ econnect

 Report an issue If you see an issue or have a concern you would like Council to investigate, simply complete a customer service request and Council will be in touch. You can do this by either completing an online form under the 'I want to…' section from the home

page of Council's website at www.gladstone.qld.gov.au, download the free Snap Send Solve app on your mobile or tablet or use the 'Report an Issue' app via our Facebook page, www.facebook.com/ gladstoneregionalcouncil

 Bins removed Residents may have noticed the removal of two 240-litre general waste bins at the Lions Park boat ramp at Boyne Island. Unfortunately, repeated instances of public nuisance complaints, arising from the odour created by the illegal dumping of household waste and fish scraps into the bins, created the need for their removal.

Bins located nearby remain available for park patrons to use. For more information phone Council's Parks and Environment Division on (07) 4977 6899.

Councillor Update Cr Maxine Brushe

Cr Karen Porter

Phone: 0448 882 609 Email: MaxineB@gladstonerc.qld.gov.au

Phone: 0417 723 042 Email: KarenPorter@gladstonerc.qld.gov.au

Portfolio: Community Services

Portfolio: Economic Development Strategy

Council's recently reviewed Long Term Financial Plan sets clear direction for Council's staff to implement visions and plans for the next 10 years. It is reviewed annually and is a crucial element in developing Council's budget, identifying capital projects, operational expenses and resources required each year. Council rates and charges are about recovering costs needed to build and maintain infrastructure and provide services to communities that allow you to turn on your tap and get water, collect, treat and dispose of garbage and sewerage, maintain roads, footpaths, provide library services, public halls, parklands, playgrounds, or deal with nuisance dogs. This is a small sample of what Council delivers every day for your rate $s. Many services you may never use directly, but maintain the quality of life we have. Just as residents try to cope with escalating costs, such as electricity, water, fuel, wages, so does Council. Council has again tightened the belt, looked at every budget line to find savings, get best value and undertake needed projects. Equally, there needs to be ratepayer understanding that to keep rates down, capital projects and services must be trimmed. Getting this balance right is challenging but being faced head on by GRC, for the long term future of our region.

Council has unanimously endorsed the Economic Development Strategy Formation Framework prepared by the Innovation Sustainability Opportunity Advisory Committee (ISO). The ISO Committee was formed by Council resolution on May 6, 2014. All work carried out to date for the preparation of a new Economic Development Strategy has been conducted in-house by the members of the ISO committee, with input from the relevant external agencies. Over the course of several meetings, the committee has been working on the collation of data using input from a range of economic development agents in the Gladstone Region. As a result, there has been no additional cost to Council. We will be seeking further input during wider public consultation over the next few months. Once this feedback is received and collated, the draft Economic Strategy will be prepared complete with an implementation plan. The plan will include ongoing consultation strategies, internal organisational alignment processes, reporting and review mechanisms. The remaining work to complete the strategy will involve a greater depth of consultation and eventual publication. These tasks will require an allocation of a portion of the funding provided for economic development activities in Council's 2014-15 Budget.

All Councillors contact details are available from Council's website www.gladstone.qld.gov.au under the 'About Council' tab.

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Draft planning scheme feedback review Residents provide Council with comment on new amalgamated planning scheme Late last year, Gladstone Regional Council sought feedback on its draft planning scheme.

The public consultation period commenced on November 10 and closed on December 19, 2014, with Council receiving about 200 submissions during this time.

Council is now in the process of reviewing all submissions and will consider and respond to all submissions received.

Everyone who made a properly made submission will receive a letter in the mail advising them on the next stage of the process and how issues raised have been addressed.

After the draft planning scheme has been revised based on community feedback, it will then be sent to the Queensland Government's Minister for State Development, Infrastructure and Planning for

approval.

The timeframes for Council to adopt the final planning scheme are dependent on the length of the State Government approval process, but Council hopes to be in a position to adopt the new scheme mid 2015.

Gladstone Region

Planning Scheme

Upon adoption, Gladstone Regional Council's 'Our Place Our Plan' Planning Scheme will replace the existing Gladstone City, Calliope Shire and Miriam Vale Shire council schemes and will be used to manage development throughout the region.

The planning scheme will only apply to new development and will not apply to authorised existing uses.

For more information on the planning scheme process, including a summary of the completed stages, visit www.gladstone.qld.gov.au/ draft-planning-scheme

Put yourself in the picture for the 25th Clean Up Australia Day Gladstone Regional Council is encouraging businesses, community groups and residents to save the date for Clean Up Australia Day on Sunday, March 1.

The annual campaign is celebrating 25 years of volunteer action in Australia.

Last year, thanks to the efforts of Gladstone Region volunteers, almost seven tonnes of rubbish was removed from our waterways, beaches, parks and roadsides.

Residents can register their own clean up site or can join an existing one.

Our Place Our Plan

At the time of printing, Chanel College, Gladstone Central State School, Clinton Girl Guides, Rotary, UNTV and a site at Canoe Point have registered sites but it is hoped that more members of the business and general community will register.

Those who are unable to participate on March 1 can register their site on any day of the year.

To register a site to be cleaned, volunteer at an existing site or make a donation go to www. cleanupaustraliaday.org.au or call 1800 CUA DAY (1800 282 329).

Council provides assistance to Clean Up Australia Day sites through the placement of skip bins and provision of ute pick up services.

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Glitz and glamour of Mayors Ball It will be a case of "Glitz and Glamour" when Gladstone City hosts the biennial Mayor's Charity Ball at the Gladstone Entertainment Convention Centre on May 30.

A charity ball, run by Variety Queensland, will provide much-needed funds for four charities - MAD Camp, the Country Women's Association, ZONTA and Variety Queensland itself.

Mayor Gail Sellers says her name-sake ball is a favourite because it brings people together and injects vital funds into worthwhile causes.

Tickets are on sale now through the Gladstone Entertainment Convention Centre and include a three-course meal and selected beer, wine and softdrinks.

Tickets are expected to sell quickly with 500 people attending the event. For information phone the Gladstone Entertainment Convention Centre on (07) 4972 2822.

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General Council Meeting

Launch of Inspirational Bible

9am 101 Goondoon Street Gladstone Community members are welcome to attend Council’s General Meetings.

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Councillor Community Awareness Session 9am - Noon Stockland Gladstone Councillors are available to discuss any issues, topics or concerns that residents may have.

3pm - 6pm Gladstone City Library Come along to the launch of Inspirational Bible, a collection of inspirational stories by local authors. For more information, phone (07) 4976 6400.

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Blind date with a book Various times Regional libraries The month of love will see library users borrow out books that have been wrapped to hide its title. It's the

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ultimate surprise and a lot of fun for adults, teenagers and children. For more information, phone (07) 4976 6400.

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Pirates of Penzance 8pm (Doors open at 7pm) Gladstone Entertainment and Convention Centre Come along and enjoy the smash-hit, award-winning Broadway musical with a cast of only six members. Get ready for musical delights and endless comedy.

Phone (07) 4972 2822 or visit www. gladecc.com.au/whats-on/pirates-ofpenzance/ to book your tickets today.

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9am 101 Goondoon Street Gladstone Community members are welcome to attend Council’s General Meetings.

10am - noon, Various Locations The welcome to Gladstone Morning Tea is held monthly, allowing newcomers to find out more about the Gladstone Region. For more information, phone (07) 4976 6300.

6pm - 9pm Gladstone City Library Meeting Room Come along and embrace the Japanese comic with other Manga lovers. Discuss content ranging from history to futuristic science and from teenage romance to profound themes about life. For more information, phone (07) 4976 6400.

General Council Meeting

Welcome to Gladstone Morning Tea

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One Book One Gladstone launch

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6.30pm Gladstone Entertainment Convention Centre Author and actor William McInnes will be launching One Book One Gladstone. The book title is his "Holidays". There are lots of exciting activities planned around this in the next three months. All welcome. RSVP Gladstone Library (07) 4976 6400.

9.30am - 11am Gladstone City Library The language café is a window that connects to a world of cultures and positive relationships. Everyone is welcome to embark of this journey. For more information phone 0487 422 142 or visit the Gladstone City Library.

Language Cafe

Anima and Manga Club

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101 Ways to treat yourself well

6pm - 9pm Community Advisory Service Are you always putting yourself last of your list of priorities? This free event is for people looking for ways to treat themselves better and understand why it is important. Booking are essential, phone (07) 4976 6400.

Cultural Calendar ANZAC Day: Lest We Forget. Centenary of the First World War 21 February - 16 May

Within A Flash Sculptures By Daniel Templeman

10 Years Of Friends…

In Art

A tribute to the Australian and New Zealand (ANZAC) defence forces for their support with Great Britain during the Great War - World War I.

6 March - 9 May Through his exploration of movement and light, Templeman creates a perceptual exchange between viewer and artwork.

Local arts group, Friends in Art, celebrate a successful decade by collaborating for a diverse exhibition of artworks created during the last 10 years.

7 March - 11 April

Cnr Goondoon & Bramston Sts, Gladsone I Phone 4976 6766 I http://gallerymuseum.gladstonerc.qld.gov.au FREE ADMISSION - Open 10am-5pm, Mon-Sat Closed Good Fri. Open Easter Sat, Sun & Mon, and ANZAC Day

2015 SHOW CALENDAR

Saturday, March 28 8.30pm - 9.30pm The Gladstone Region community is encouraged to take part in Earth Hour 2015 in order to help fight climate change. A difference is only made if you're involved, so are you in? For more information visit www.earthhour.org.au

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REGULAR FEATURES Story Time

Various days and times Regional Libraries Story time and crafts for children aged up to five years. Bookings not required.

For more information contact your local library or visit www.gladstonelibraries.qld. gov.au

Baby Bounce Various days and time Regional Libraries 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.

Contact details can be found by visiting www.gladstonelibraries.qld.gov.au

Learn to Swim Various days and times Now available on Saturdays Gladstone Aquatic Centre Gladstone Aquatic Centre is offering

exciting changes for this summer's Learn to Swim program with the addition of an extra level and Saturday morning lessons. Phone (07) 4972 6822 to make a booking.

Parent Baby Classes 9am - 10.30am on Tuesdays and Thursdays Gladstone Aquatic Centre Introduce both child and parent to the aquatic environment and learn the basics of water safety at Gladstone Aquatic Centre. Phone (07) 4972 6822 for more information or to make a booking.

Happy Hour 8am - 9am Weekdays Gladstone Aquatic Centre This program allows pensioners (over 60) to use the aquatic centre for free to encourage staying fit and active. Phone (07) 4972 6822 for more information.

DATE

SHOW

FEB 14

The Umbilical Brothers Kidshow

FEB 28

The Pirates of Penzance

MAR 3

MM: Keith Potger

MAR 4

Boston Marriage

MAR 7

Gallipoli - A Manual of Trench Warfare

MAR 10

360 Allstars

MAR 19

The Naked Magicians

MAR 20-29

The Mikado

APR 2

Ross Noble Tangentleman

APR 13

Moscow Ballet’s Sleeping Beauty

APR 14

FLAK

APR 21

MM: Colleen Hewett

APR 23

The Ten Tenors On Broadway

MAY 10

Melbourne International Comedy Festival

MAY 5

Coppelia

MAY 20

Andrew Stong The Commitments Tour

MAY 22

Roy Orbison & The Everly Brothers In Concert

MAY 24

ACO2’s Around the World with Benjamin Schmid

JUN 23

MM: John Macnally

AUG 18

MM: Lucky Starr

AUG 29

Sydney Comedy Festival Showcase

OCT 20

MM: Scott Irwin and Danielle Barnes

DEC 1

MM: Jackie Love

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BOX OFFICE 8:30am to 5pm Monday to Friday and one hour prior to any Centre ticketed performance. P: 4972 2822 www.gladecc.com.au

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Patriotism shines through at 2015 Australia Day celebrations Wet weather lead up fails to dampen Aussie spirit Residents across the region turned out in force to patriotically support events across the Australia Day long weekend.

Following a week of rain and afternoon thunderstorms in the lead up to the weekend, clouds gave way for some true blue Aussie fun.

The celebrations kicked off early at Bororen on Sunday, January 25 with a sausage sizzle and cricket day before the evening public citizenship ceremony in Gladstone and announcement of the region's Australia Day Award winners.

Thirty-four residents within the Gladstone Region officially became Australian citizens while congratulations were bestowed on 2015 Australia Day Award recipients: • Citizen of the Year - Bruce Hunt • Young Citizen of the Year - Hannah Gregory • Arts & Culture Award - Michael Henson • Senior Sportsperson Award - Catriona Newell • Young Sportsperson Award - Lindsay Mathison • Sports Official Award - Mel Robeck • Community Event or Initiative Award Boyne Tannum Hookup • Community Volunteer Award - Anna Turetschek

Boyne Tannum Hookup Community Event or Initiative Award Winner

Anna Turetschek Community Volunteer Award Winner

Bruce Hunt Citizen of the Year Winner

Community Events The Australian flag then flew with pride on January 26 with Council supported community events at Builyan, Seventeen Seventy, Miriam Vale, South End and Turkey Beach. Council's free Australia Day Family Fun Day rounded off celebrations at the Millennium Esplanade, Tannum Sands with market stalls, food and entertainment, roving performances and fireworks adding to the festivities.

Hannah Gregory Young Citizen of the Year Winner

Michael Henson Arts & Culture Award Winner

Lindsay Mathison Young Sportsperson Award Winner

Catriona Newell Senior Sportsperson Award Winner

Mel Robeck Sports Official Award Winner

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Crowds enjoy the entertainment and activities on offer at Council's 2015 Australia

An entertainer perfor ms for young and old at Council's Australia Da y event at Tannum San ds.

Kellie Davidson, Jack Cathcart and David Cathcart celebrate Australia Day at the Bororen Sausage Sizzle and Cricket Day.

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Release of mulch on the cards 'Contamination' in green waste stockpiles at Gladstone Transfer Station and Benaraby Landfill has prevented the release of mulch to the general public.

Despite a strict inspection regime and erection of new signage, some users continue to drop rubbish and other material in the green waste stockpile, causing 'contamination'.

Litter bins have been provided adjacent to stockpile areas for disposal of any trailer rubbish that may be noticed during the unloading operation.

Trailer rubbish is considered to be small items of waste, beverage containers, pieces of timber, sheeting or steel that may be hidden under green waste.

In addition, Biosecurity Queensland has expressed concern about the distribution of Fire Ants from waste facilities generally and is working with Council to mitigate potential risks.

Local Law Enforcement Officers will conduct dog registration inspections

Council dog registration inspection program under way Program helps reunite lost pets with their owners Council Local Law Enforcement Officers have begun their annual dog registration inspection program throughout the Gladstone Region.

The Systematic Approved Inspection Program, which started on February 16, will continue until August 16 and is a key element in Council's efforts to enforce animal registration and contribute to an effective animal management program.

Keeping accurate registration records, including ownership details, helps reunite lost pets with their owners and assists Council's control measures by listing the type and number of dogs at particular premises.

Under Section 113 of the Animal Management (Cats and Dogs) Act 2008, Council Local Law Enforcement Officers are authorised to enter a residential property to monitor compliance with the Act and Council's Local Law No.2 (Animal Management) 2011.

Biosecurity Queensland and Council are working closely together to assess and mitigate any potential risk to allow the release of mulch.

Stockpile/greenwaste grinding is scheduled in the next six to eight weeks. Once mulch is made available to the public, payment for loading with a bobcat will need to be made at the gatehouse.

For further enquiries, contact Council's Waste Services on (07) 4970 0700.

In keeping with the objectives of the program, officers are pursuing enquiries with owners who had dogs registered for the 2013-14 period but have not renewed registrations for 2014-15.

The Systematic Approved Inspection Program was adopted for 2014-15 at Council's first general meeting of the year on January 20.

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LOCAL LAWS

Overgrown allotments can be dangerous and unsightly Residents responsible for keeping their property tidy Summer rains have been a blessing for the Gladstone Region but the resulting rapid vegetation growth means residential properties can quickly become overgrown or unsightly.

All Gladstone Region residents are responsible for keeping their properties neat and tidy in order to maintain a pleasant community appearance, remove places for vermin to breed and reduce health risks.

Council defines 'overgrown' as grass that is more than 0.4 metres high, is likely to attract reptiles or vermin, or is deemed to be a fire hazard.

Overgrown grass also provides a perfect

breeding ground for mosquitoes, and overgrown trees and shrubs may obstruct traffic control devices and pose a safety hazard to pedestrians and drivers.

Council defines 'unsightly' as objects or materials that are brought on to, or allowed to accumulate on an allotment, affecting its visual amenity.

Objects or materials such as discarded or disused machinery, derelict vehicles, old white goods, building materials, household waste and second-hand material are considered unsightly.

In most cases the best way to resolve an overgrown or unsightly property issue is through polite communication with the

property owner.

Another option is to print out the Overgrown Property Neighbourhood Handout available at www.gladstone.qld. gov.au and place it in your neighbour's letterbox.

If you have concerns about these approaches, or they have proven ineffective, you can report the problem for Council to investigate by phoning (07) 4977 6821.

When Council receives a complaint about overgrown or unsightly properties, a Local Law Enforcement Officer will inspect the property and, if necessary, arrange for the property to be cleared.

Owners encouraged to update registration and microchip details Registering and microchipping your dog helps Council to reunite you with your pet if it is lost.

The details contained on an animal's registration tag and microchip implant makes it much easier for Council to contact owners of roaming dogs taken into its care.

However, it is not enough to simply have your dog registered and microchipped.

Council Local Laws officers have experienced a recent increase in the number of roaming dogs wearing outdated microchips, particularly when ownership of the animal has changed.

Whenever pet owners move address

they are required to contact their microchip registry to update details and contact Council to update their registration details as soon as possible.

Penalties apply for failing to update personal information.

Registration of dogs with Council is compulsory and discounted fees apply for desexed and/or microchipped pets.

For more information on animal registrations, microchipping and roaming dogs, contact Council's Regulatory Services Division on (07) 4970 0700.

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2015

Youth Holiday Program

Hundreds join the fun of SUNfest 2015 Youths beat the school holiday boredom Hundreds of youngsters from throughout the Gladstone Region beat the school holiday boredom by getting active and creative at SUNfest 2015.

Coordinated by Gladstone Festivals and Events on behalf of Gladstone Regional Council, SUNfest provided 12 days of activities ranging from creative tasks and performing arts to sports and adventure for Youth (12-17 years) and Lil' Kids (10-11 years).

The program concluded in traditionally spectacular fashion with the SUNfest Showcase at the Gladstone Entertainment and Convention Centre on January 16.

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A gathering of youths aged 1217, Showcase gave participants the opportunity to display the skills learnt and arts crafted during various SUNfest dance, art and drama workshops.

Perennial favourite activities such as gokarts, skirmish, paintball and pistol shooting were again big ticket items this year, as were kayaking, stand up paddle and Bubble Soccer.

Also drawing good numbers were photography and guitar technique workshops and the Quoin Island Turtle Rehabilitation Adventure.

Community involvement is welcome and members of the public wishing to be involved in the planning process are encouraged to phone Jennifer Russell on (07) 4972 5111.

Were you snapped during SUNfest activities? If so, your photo might be among those on display in the SUNfest images gallery. Visit www.gladstone.qld. gov.au/sunfest

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ARTS & CULTURE Children's Art Competition to Tour the Region As part of 2015 Celebrate Australia: Primary School Art Competition Winners of the 2015 Celebrate Australia: Primary School Art Competition were announced at Gladstone Regional Council's Australia Day Celebrations on January 26.

Initiated in 2006, the competition encourages entrants to use their artistic talents to draw, paint or collage an aspect of Australia which they believe to be iconic on a sheet of A4 paper.

All of the works are currently being exhibited at CQUniversity Gladstone's Leo Zussino Building until February 28, with the display then moving to the Gladstone Regional Art Gallery & Museum until March 30.

From local to international coverage, some of the works will then feature in a Japanese exhibition in Gladstone's Sister City, Saiki City during May, 2016.

Council thanks all the participating schools for encouraging their students to enter and local artist Sue Daw for running Celebrate Australia workshops around the region.

2015 Celebrate Australia: Primary School Art Competition Winners: Section One (Prep - Year Three) First: Meleuca Potter, Boyne Island State School, Turtle Way, Boyne Island

Second: Braith Goggi, Yarwun State School, Fishing at the Creek Third Prize: Pranay Meheta, Gladstone Central State School, Australia Day Highly Commended: Hannah Wheeler, Boyne Island State School, Beach Life, Tannum Sands Anupam Peetha, St Stephens Lutheran College, Industry Wil Doble, Agnes Water State School, Kingfisher Evie Lanzon, Home School, The Aussie Outback Section Two (Year Four - Seven) First: Georgina Snow, Clinton State School, The Wise Wombat Second: Brock Treveton, Star of the Sea, Rainbow Lorikeet Third: Jessica Foster, Wartburg State School, Mountain with Cows Highly Commended: Blake Rhodes, Wartburg State School, The Australia Bass Luca Doble, Agnes Water State School, The Happy Green Turtle Arsheen Duggal, Gladstone Central State School, Awesome Australia Carson McKenzie, Yarwun State School, The Gold Rush

Luke Snow, aged 5, completing his entry, 'Animals that Live in a Sand Hill' during one of the Celebrate Australia workshops led by local artist, Sue Daw.

GECC announces a range of new shows for 2015 Gladstone Entertainment Convention Centre’s audiences, of all ages, will be delighted with the exciting new line up for the 2015 Season.

The GECC will offer a range of new shows this year including the Moscow Ballet’s Sleeping Beauty, 360 Allstars, The Naked Magicians, Boston Marriage, The Pirates of Penzance and Andrew Strong: The Commitments Australian Tour.

The Queensland Ballet will return along with The Ten Tenors On Broadway, Melbourne International Comedy Festival Roadshow, Sydney Comedy Festival Showcase, Ross

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Noble's Tangentleman and the Morning Melodies Season.

The 2015 Season will also provide children entertainment with 26-Storey Treehouse, Erths Dinosaur Zoo, Stripey - the eggscellent adventures of an emu chick and Snow White and the 7 Cool Dudes.

For older students, the GECC presents Flak, the untold tale of aerial combat, Kelly, the story of Ned's family conflict, and Gallipoli - A Manual of Trench Warfare.

To find out more information visit www.gladecc.com.au

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Community Meetings February 23 - 28 All residents welcome to attend.

Registrations appreciated for catering purposes to vision2035@futureye.com For further information about Vision 2035 visit www.vision2035.com.au or phone Cath Smith on 0421 350 643.

Vision 2035 is a joint initiative of Gladstone Regional Council, Rio Tinto Alcan, Queensland Alumina Limited, Australia Pacific LNG and Gladstone Ports Corporation.

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