City Update March 2014

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Jezzine Barracks Grand Opening

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From the Mayor Welcome to the first edition of City Update for 2014.

As Mayor, I am committed to making Townsville one of the most liveable and desirable cities in the country, providing real opportunities to live, work and invest.

Next month will herald a major step towards that goal with the grand opening of the redeveloped Jezzine Barracks.

The $40 million project has been a long time in the making and will be the most impressive public esplanade in regional Australia, extending our award-winning Strand through to Rowes Bay. Offering spectacular views, observation decks, gardens, artwork and public space, I am sure residents will love what they see and what

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on Townsville Draft City Plan progress Council is currently reviewing and carefully considering every submission lodged during the three-month City Plan engagement process. The formal public consultation on the Draft City Plan has been one of the city’s largest, with more than 10,000 website page views and 29 community engagement activities involving 1200 residents.

Letters detailing how each public submission was considered during the revision stage of the City Plan will be provided to all residents who provided formal comment on the plan.

has been achieved at the site that already has such a rich indigenous and military history.

Also in the middle of construction is the state funded $24 million Blakeys Crossing Upgrade, designed to floodproof the crossing and ensure delays for commuters travelling in or out of the Northern Beaches is a thing of the past.

Construction is presently in full swing to enable the project to be completed in time for the start of the next wet season.

The city will also benefit from a major regreening program already underway to replace some 9000 trees lost during severe weather events of the past few years.

Using native trees and local contractors, the program will benefit more than 220 parks, gardens and open public spaces in the city as well as individual streets that may have lost significant greenery.

The Draft City Plan is expected to be adopted in mid-2014.

Subscribe to council’s Draft City Plan newsletter through council’s website to keep up-to-date on the progress of the Draft City Plan.

Ross River Speed Zones Whether paddling, water skiing or fishing, the Ross River is a great place to get out and get active! The river is zoned into different areas of public use, some of which require a booking permit. Make sure you know the relevant zones and speeds so that you and other users can enjoy the river safely. See council’s website for details and to view the Ross River Management Plan.

Cr Jenny Hill mayor@townsville.qld.gov.au

adults and children can keep themselves and their families safe with the best specialised smoke alarms.

The scheme is available to people throughout Queensland and is funded by the Queensland Department of Community Safety. To be eligible, you must meet the following criteria: >> are deaf or hearing impaired >> have a current Pensioner Concession Card (if under 18, your parent/guardian’s Pensioner Concession Card) >> are a resident of Queensland >> have not previously received a smoke alarm under the scheme For information visit www.deafservicesqld.org.au/sass.

The Smoke Alarm Subsidy Scheme was recently launched by Deaf Services Queensland and ensures all eligible deaf and hard of hearing

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Townsville is on the move, demonstrating growth, vibrancy and consistency at a time when other centres across the country are at the mercy of economic fluctuations April also offers us a chance to pause and remember with thousands expected to turn out to honour service and sacrifice at the city’s Anzac Day services. The Easter long weekend will provide the opportunity to share time with loved ones and mark the Easter tradition and to take time out and actively enjoy this beautiful city of ours.

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contacting your councillors >> Subscribe to councillor newsletters today for up-to-date information on what’s happening in your division.

Visit www.townsville.qld.gov,au and search “councillor newsletter”.

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JEZZINE OPENING Completion of construction on the city’s newest public space will be celebrated with a week long program of celebrations from 5-13 April.

The official opening of Townsville’s Jezzine Barracks will feature activities including: • an official opening ceremony including dedication, an Indigenous ceremony, and military observance

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• guided walking tours of the park • community sporting events including NQ Games Half Marathon and a community fun run through the new park connecting with The Strand and Pallarenda.

Visit council’s website closer to the date for a full schedule of events and activities.

In late May 1941, the 2/31st Infantry Battalion headed to Palestine to take part in the invasion of Syria and Lebanon. It was ordered to capture the town of Jezzine, which controlled one of the lateral routes to the coast.

Jezzine fell to the 2/31st but was counter-attacked by the Vichy French.

Fighting progressed between the two sides from 16 June until an armistice was declared on 12 July.

This battle was one of several that took place during the Australian advance on Beirut, with the Allies defeating the intervening Vichy French forces. It is from this battle that Jezzine Barracks takes its name.

Source: Australian War Memorial (Battle of Jezzine {1941})

The Jezzine Barracks Redevelopment features a stunning 280-metre long Coastal Walk with views of Cleveland Bay and interpretive signage of historical points of interest.

• community markets, public displays and children’s outdoor activities

The redevelopment has been funded by all three levels of Government with Townsville City Council and the Queensland Government contributing $10 million each and the Commonwealth providing $20 million in funding plus the land.

• a free outdoor concert at the amphitheatre with live music and local entertainment acts

RECOGNISING THE INDIGENOUS AND MILITARY SIGNIFICANCE OF JEZZINE Two of the most important aspects of the ongoing preservation of Jezzine Barracks is the Indigenous and military history of the area.

Specialist consultants, The Jumbana Group, came together with the Traditional Owners’ Advisory Group (Bindal and Wulgurukaba) and the Military Advisory Committee to workshop and develop interpretive elements and public art works to reflect the site’s unique history.

Prior to European settlement, the land at the site of Jezzine Barracks was called Garabarra – the place of rocks – and was part of the Gurambilbarra traditional homelands. The site is a significant part of the Aboriginal cultural landscape. Traditional owners, the Bindal and Wulgurukaba, are

recognised through a series of Indigenous interpretive elements near the western entry of the park - the former site of Aboriginal fish traps - and the high ground nearby, which includes the Ethno Botanical Trail of food and medicine plants.

From a military perspective, Jezzine Barracks has been home to Australian military units for more than 120 years. Interpretative works focus on the battle honours and stories of the soldiers, with accomplishments of outstanding soldiers from the First and Second World Wars (including two Victoria Cross winners) featured on the Jezzine Way Timeline.

“The interpretative works, including the Ethno Botanical Trail and the Jezzine Way Timeline are as unique as the area itself in their

representation of local Indigenous and military history,” said Townsville Mayor Cr Jenny Hill.

“Jezzine Barracks will continue to be a special place for locals and visitors to our city to enjoy for decades to come.”

BILL COOLBURRA LOOKOUT Vietnam veteran, the late Bill Coolburra, is honoured at the Jezzine site as an Indigenous Australian in the Armed Forces and an advisor to the Traditional Owners Group. Born on Palm Island in 1945, he completed his training at the School of Military Engineering in 1964 before serving in Vietnam as part of the original Tunnel Rats, the legendary 3 Field Troop. He was wounded twice, firstly through poison gas in 1966, and then by a booby trap in the same year.

The Bill Coolburra lookout has been named in his honor and is dedicated to his work as a strong advocate for Aboriginal issues and the close affinity he shared with the land.

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Blakeys Crossing Update With such a dry wet season the $24m Blakeys Crossing Upgrade has been able to progress without any intermissions!

“So far over 50,000 tonnes of dirt has been compacted to build the new road onto an embankment. Once completed the road will be 1.5m higher than before the upgrade and will include two bridges,” said Townsville Mayor Cr Jenny Hill.

“Things will start to get quite exciting during April/May with the construction of the two bridges and the installation of driven piles,” she said.

Constructing the bridges will also involve installing over 150 precast bridge deck units, which are being manufactured locally.

A temporary side road, allowing traffic to travel into the city from the northern suburbs, has been open since December which has helped to keep construction progressing and traffic moving.

All funding for the project has been provided by the Queensland State Government. Council has contracted BMD to build the upgrade.

9000 trees for Townsville streets Townsville City Council has started work on replanting more than 9000 trees thanks to Commonwealth Government funding to replace trees lost during Cyclone Yasi.

The project, which received funding as part of the Natural Disaster Relief and Recovery Arrangements (NDRRA), began in February and is due for completion in early April.

“We estimate more than 60,000 trees have been lost through severe weather events in the past several years and this mass planting will go some way towards the regreening of our city,” Townsville Mayor Cr Jenny Hill said.

“The Townsville Tree Recovery Project is a four month planting program using local tree planting contractors to provide and plant a range of native

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and exotic replacement trees across Townsville.”

The species selected are suited to Townsville’s urban environment and will be planted by the roadway, a median or on the footpath. Council will water the replacement trees within the road corridor for the first 13 weeks after planting, which is typically the length of time required for the selected trees to establish.

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DISCOVER MORE IN TOWNSVILLE’S CBD SHOP. DINE. MEET. RELAX. EXPLORE. What makes a great, vibrant CBD and how do you attract 30,000 people to live and work within the CBD by 2030? Townsville’s CBD Master Plan identifies design, diversity and density as the key ‘macro’ elements in attracting new workers and residents to the CBD. But a city is more than just buildings. While laying important strategic groundwork, developing the ‘life and soul’ of our CBD also means supporting the elements for a welcoming, active,

artistic and vibrant inner city to enhance the fabric of an evolving Townsville.

Facilitated by council’s CBD incentives, the new Ergon office tower and the State Government offices opposite have seen many people relocate to the city centre. With several retail blocks in Flinders Street undergoing refurbishment including City Arcade and City Lane which link Flinders and Sturt Streets, even more shopping and dining options will be emerging in the coming months.

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Townsville City Council has launched a new initiative with CBD business group Citiheart to keep the city heart pumping and continue to support growth in the area.

Pick up a copy of the Citiheart Townsville Passport from participating traders, which highlights key CBD attractions and offers discounts and deals from more than 20 local traders as an incentive to shop locally.

Townsville Mayor Cr Jenny Hill said the passport would enable visitors and inner city workers to get a good snapshot of the wide variety of stores and food outlets on offer.

“The passport will be useful for cruise ship passengers who will be walking around and touring the inner city thanks to the new Cruise Ship Terminal, so pointing them in the direction of our local stores is important for business and the city’s economy,” Cr Hill said.

As well as the traders in the booklet, there are a huge number of unique and specialist stores in the city heart, offering something a little different. For details, visit council’s website.

If you’re looking for a space to chill out and relax, there are parks, riverside walks and cafes dotted along the CBD’s tree-lined paths.

From May this year, rock into the CBD on Friday lunchtimes to enjoy local muso sessions with the return of council’s popular ‘Music in the City’ at the Perfumed Gardens, corner of Walker and Stokes Streets. Last year’s pop, funk, blues and big band musicians were a hit, with picnic rugs and tables under brollies and shady trees proving a popular spot to relax and meet friends and colleagues. Make sure to keep an eye out for more details!

Council is continuing to activate the CBD by encouraging groups and businesses to host community events and festivals in the inner city by waiving hire fees. For more details, contact council.

meet If you’re looking for a meeting spot or place to talk business that’s a little more informal than the boardroom, the CBD has a large selection of meeting venues bound to impress your colleagues and clients. On the social side, the city doesn’t stop when the sun goes down with Flinders Street East, Palmer Street and The Strand gearing up for music, dancing and socialising with friends.

dine With award-winning restaurants open for breakfast, lunch and dinner, Palmer Street, Flinders Street and the CBD offer a great range of international restaurants with mouthwatering flavours guaranteed to tantalise your taste buds. Why not take a stroll into the city heart and stop for a coffee or a meal while enjoying the unique shopping experience along tree-lined streets. Visitors to the CBD will be spoilt for choice with great dining experiences including fine dining, a casual meal at a cool cafe, a pub meal or a quick takeaway – all to be enjoyed indoors or al fresco to really appreciate our 300 days of sunshine a year.

explore Take some time out to explore Townsville’s cultural hub, with art, culture, and music all within easy walking distance. The Perc Tucker Regional Gallery is a cultural highlight, showcasing local, national and international exhibitions, and why not drop into the CityLibraries Northtown branch to borrow a new release, surf the net, or take in a workshop.

You can also take a walk down memory lane and find out about Townsville’s history through one of the three signposted Heritage Trails in and around the CBD. The attractions at the end of Flinders Street East provide an opportunity for the whole family to explore Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culture at the Cultural Centre, marine life at Reef HQ and local history at the Museum of Tropical Queensland.

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City-wide celebration of portraiture Applications are now open for Perc Tucker Regional Gallery’s everpopular national portrait competition, the Percival Portrait Painting Prize for 2014.

The much-anticipated exhibition attracts a significant number of entries from all corners of the nation and promotes the pursuit of excellence within the genre. The Percival Portrait Painting Prize 2014

offers a $40,000 major acquisitive prize, with the winning work entering the City of Townsville Art Collection.

The announcement of a national photographic portrait prize through Pinnacles Gallery to coincide with the Percival Portrait Painting Prize has ensured a city-wide celebration of portraiture.

The DUO Magazine Photographic Portrait Award 2014 will offer a major

$10,000 prize and is expected to draw entries locally and nationally.

Entries are now open for both exhibitions. Forms and conditions of entry can be collected from the galleries or downloaded from council’s website.

The deadline for entries is Friday 28 March 2014.

Jun Chen, David North, winner of the 2012 People’s Choice Award from the Xstrata Percival Portrait Award

EXPERIENCE IT LIVE THIS THEATRE SEASON! Townsville City Council’s Theatre Season 2014 offers a variety of vibrant performances and experiences in live theatre for the whole community. This year we’re bringing you more laughs, more intensity, more lush productions and more opportunities to get involved

and have fun.

Shake and Stir theatre return to test our comfort zones in 1984, our military service is explored in The Long Way Home and specifically our own 1RAR in Fred Smith’s Dust of Uruzgan. We also get to laugh with Damian Callinan and Mickey D in

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Road Trip, experience the glamour of La Boheme, and Cinderella will transport you for a night.

Don’t miss the amazing Chooky Dancers – Djuki Mala and immerse yourself in Henry V, with the renowned Bell Shakespeare Company.

2 One Another, Sydney Dance Company, 23 July, Townsville Civic Theatre

Operation Toad Day Out

an intimate night of entertainment and food

Be entertained by some of the world’s finest performers while enjoying great food and wine during Townsville’s exciting new cabaret season: Riverway Sessions.

Focusing on an eclectic mix of entertainers, this intimate season places you at its heart with shows that will challenge, entertain and absorb you.

The cabaret season features a great selection of performances including Harmonious (21 March), The Magic Hour (13 June), An Evening with Groucho (11 July), Lior (15 July), Grace Barbe (3 September) and Vibes Virtuoso (10 October).

All shows are performed live at the Riverway Arts Centre.

For further information and to book, simply visit www.ticketshop.com.au or phone 4727 9797.

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Sunday 30 March, 8.30am-11am raintree grove, riverway

Join the fight against the cane toad invasion of our natural habitat. Arm yourself with a torch, mozzie repellent, storage container and gloves and be ready to go into battle for the environment. Townsville City Council is again encouraging residents to collect toads for the popular Toad Day Out on Sunday 30 March. Toads must be brought in alive and unharmed, and they will be put down humanely at the end of the event. Great prizes are up for grabs for the heaviest toads and largest collections. There will also be a sausage sizzle, entertainment and displays.

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Hit the switch for Earth Hour Get your finger ready to hit the switch for Earth Hour 2014! You can be part of the biggest climate change awareness campaign in the world by turning off your lights at 8.30pm on Saturday 29 March. Join

millions of people from around the world for Earth Hour and show how lots of small actions can add up to one big statement on climate change. Make the pledge by visiting www.earthhour.org.au.

QLD Fires (application) The QLD Fires app for smart phones provides a map view of current fires within Queensland and enables the user to see how far away a bushfire is from their property. The app maps out current wind and satellite “hotspot” data and uses fire information from the Queensland Fire and Rescue Service, wind information from the Australian Bureau of Meteorology and Satellite “Hot Spots” from

Geoscience Australia. Created by P4G Pty Ltd, it is available on Android and iTunes to purchase and download now.

Townsville City Council: A Reef Guardian Council Townsville City Council is proud to be recognised as a Reef Guardian Council for our efforts to help protect, conserve, and enhance the values of the Great Barrier Reef World Heritage Area.

The Reef Guardian Council program is an initiative of the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority, involving the coastal councils of the Great Barrier Reef region. The program aims to protect and conserve the Great Barrier Reef for future generations by encouraging, promoting and recognising improved environmental practices by local government, leading to improved environmental outcomes for the Great Barrier Reef.

Council’s actions as a Reef Guardian Council include: >> upgrade of the Mt St John Sewage Treatment Plant >> developing and implementing council’s role as part of the Black Ross (Townsville) Water Quality Improvement Plan >> improving sediment and erosion control practices in new development

>> promoting efficient residential water use through the Dry Tropics Watersmart program >> supporting community involvement in catchment management through the Creek to Coral partnership and Creekwatch groups >> providing and participating in major community events such as Eco-Fiesta and Smart Lifestyle Expo >> promoting residential energy demand management and efficiency through the City Solar program >> investigating options to reduce energy use and peak demand across Council operations >> supporting and promoting Earth Hour in Townsville

Are you fuelling the fire?

Bushfire season is just around the corner and while Townsville isn’t prone to the devastating fires that sweep into urban areas as in other parts of the country, the threat is still very serious.

Bushfires can cause havoc for the environment, wildlife, livestock, homes and businesses so ensure you have a bushfire survival plan and be prepared to act on it if fire threatens your property.

It is important that people in rural areas, particularly those that back onto bushland:

>> do not dump rubbish or garden waste (including lawn clippings) in bushland reserves – dry green waste is the perfect fuel for a bushfire >> remove leaves from roof and gutters >> clear the ground around the house of long dry grass, dead leaves and branches or thick undergrowth >> keep flammable materials and fuels away from the house >> ensure all outside taps and hoses are in working order >> have a water source ready for putting out spot fires, and >> be aware of fire ban days.

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For a full list of events and activities see the latest edition of Learn Discover Connect e-magazine now available at council’s website. @TownsvilleLib CityLibraries Townsville

City Backdate Here’s an interesting photograph from the early days of North Ward.

Dated circa 1885, the buildings in the foreground are the hospital buildings, while those on the other side of the street surrounded by the high curved wall is the original jail.

The smaller fenced building behind

RFID the jail is the Lunatic Reception House, built following the passing of the Lunacy Act of 1869. For more great snaps and facts on the history of Townsville, head to the CityLibraries Townsville Facebook page.

Creative Digital Space CityLibraries Aitkenvale has undergone a design revamp to complement the Townsville Digital Hub. The new wall art aims to inspire residents to try their hand at new and existing technology available at the branch including 3D printing, iPads, sound recording, Skype and console gaming. The Digital Hub is funded by the

The way you borrow items from CityLibraries has changed. Drop in to one of our branches to experience the speed and efficiency of the new RFID (Radio Frequency Identification) self-serve kiosks. The new kiosks will replace the current barcode system, speeding up the check-in, check-

out process. So what will this mean for library customers? Well, apart from less time standing in queues and more time reading, it will free up time for library staff to deliver new and enhanced services. Drop in to one of our branches to experience the new technology for yourself.

May Month of Learning Department of Communications and provides a place for Townsville residents to gain the digital skills needed to enjoy the benefits of the NBN when it becomes available to them. One-on-one and group internet training sessions are held every month at Aitkenvale and Thuringowa library branches.

The CityLibraries annual May Month of Learning celebrations are back again in 2014 with a packed calendar of community events.

Highlights include: >> the Family Reading Challenge >> literary high tea discussing the classic book To Kill a Mockingbird >> 3D printing workshops >> an historic stroll along The Strand >> a gentle drive discovering the hidden secrets of Paluma.

For a full schedule of events, download the latest copy of Learn Discover Connect from council’s website.

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Parent information sessions

Newborn drop-in service

2014 Children’s theatre program

Need information on sleep, nutrition or your child’s behaviour? Attend one of our free parent information sessions. Sessions are held on the first Thursday of the month from 9.30am at CityLibraries Aitkenvale. Bookings are essential.

Visit council’s website for more information.

Did you know that the Early Years Information Service has a child health nurse available to weigh, measure and answer any questions you may have about your child’s health? The service is free; all you need to do is drop into Aitkenvale CityLibraries on Tuesday 9am – 2pm or Saturday 9 – 12pm. No appointment required.

This year’s theatre season includes a huge line up of kids shows including Pete the Sheep, the 13 Storey Treehouse and Wombat Stew. Tickets are only $15 each or $12 for group bookings of 10 or more and teacher resources are available for all shows. Check out the full line up at www.ticketshop.com.au.

Youth Week set to rock Townsville

Activities include: >> Free drive-in movie – grab some mates on Friday 4 April and kick off National Youth Week in style. This event will feature a chill-out zone where you can grab a hot chocolate and map out your plans for the week, a free photo booth, food stalls and more. Don’t have a car? No problem – a blanket area in front of the screen will be available. >> Create Your Youth Week events – a youth mentoring project enabling young people to

identify, plan and deliver their own project. >> National Youth Week workshops – youth workshops delivered by community organisations in partnership with Townsville City Council, targeting identified needs in the youth community. >> Operation X: A collaborative community showcase event to cap off a huge week of celebrations.

Check out council’s website for more details.

Young adults in Townsville will celebrate the spirit of being young at the week-long Youth Week celebrations from 4 to 13 April.

National Youth Week offers young people aged 12 to 25 years the chance to showcase their talents, contributions and achievements and to promote a positive image of young people.

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Want to learn more about Council’s Together Townsville program?

Ever wanted to know how you can support a council-run initiative such as Carols by Candlelight, seniors’ event or infrastructure project such as playgrounds and barbecues?

Townsville City Council’s award winning sponsorship program Together Townsville aims to strengthen community ties by building long term and strategic partnerships with corporate and community organisations through the sponsorship of important community projects.

Council would like to invite local businesses and community organisations to attend a Together Townsville business information session. Each session will showcase how Together Townsville works, the benefits for your business and upcoming opportunities for sponsorship.

Sponsorship opportunities can be in the form of in-kind goods or services, or a cash contribution to suit all budgets - ranging from $500 to $100,000 (excluding GST) depending on the initiative.

Sessions will be held in the Mayoral Reception Room at Townsville City Council’s Walker Street building: >> Tuesday 1 April from 5.30pm – 6.30pm >> Thursday 3 April from 8.30am – 9.30am.

Come along to a session to find out how your

business could benefit from partnering with council for important community initiatives.

To register your interest and for further information please visit council’s website.

Jezzine Contribution Recognised BHP Billiton Cannington contributed $105,000 towards the construction of the Kissing Point Fort Observation Point, and the Thuringowa Northern Beaches Lions Club contributed $10,000 towards the barbecue.

Mayor of Townsville Cr Jenny Hill with BHP Billiton Cannington Asset President, Laura Tyler

COUNCIL WILL HOLD ANZAC DAY SERVICES AT THE FOLLOWING LOCATIONS

THURINGOWA CENOTAPH, THURINGOWA DRIVE 5.30am Dawn Service, 11am Morning Service ANZAC PARK, THE STRAND 5.45am Dawn Service, 10.30 Morning Service Other local services held on the day: RSL DAWN SERVICES: 5.20am Magnetic Island service at the cenotaph, Alma Bay 5.30am Rollingstone service at Balgal Beach landing RSL PILGRIMAGE: 8am Pilgrimage and service at War Cemetery, Belgian Gardens ANZAC DAY PROCESSIONS AND CENOTAPH CEREMONIES: 10am Rollingstone Service, Vincent ‘Bushy’ Parker Park

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COUNCIL MEETINGS >> >> >> >> >>

9am Tuesday 25 March 9am Tuesday 22 April 9am Tuesday 27 May 9am Tuesday 24 June 9am Tuesday 22 July

STANDING COMMITTEE MEETINGS For the latest information and dates for Council Standing Committee Meetings, visit council’s website.

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