NOMINATIONS SOUGHT FOR SUSTAINABILITY ADVISORY COMMITTEE POLICE NEWS

THEFT OF QUAD-BIKE, ETON

Between 5:00pm on March 1 and 7:00am on March 4 a quad bike has been stolen from an open shed at a property on Homebush Road in Sandiford (Eton).

The stolen vehicle is described as a red coloured 2006 model Honda 350 Quad-bike, spray tank fitted and other custom made accessories are visible.

Anyone who might have information about the current location of the stolen quad bike or the actual offence itself is encouraged to contact police as soon as possible. Police report number QP2300382930.

Rural View Drink Driver Caught In Early Morning

A 48-year-old male resident of Mount Pleasant has been arrested and charged with a drink driving offence after an alleged police intercept at 5:45am on March 4 on the Mackay Bucasia Road in Rural View.

It's further alleged that following the positive roadside breath test the 48-year-old male was taken to the Mackay police station for further testing. His breath alcohol concentration was confirmed as being .171%.

He was arrested and charged with driving while under the influence of liquor and will appear in the Mackay Magistrates Court on March 22 to have the matter heard.

Mackay Regional Council is seeking nominations for its Sustainability Advisory Committee.

The purpose of the committee is to discuss and provide information and advice to council on sustainability initiatives. This includes current and emerging sustainability matters, as well as updates on sustainability initiatives being undertaken by committee members’ organisations.

Council is seeking nominations from anyone with a demonstrated interest in the sustainability of council operations and broader sustainable development issues pertaining to the Mackay region.

These include, but are not limited to:

• Climate change and resilience

• Natural resource management

• Energy management

• Transport

• Water management

• Circular economy

• Community partnerships/programs

The Sustainability Advisory Committee will consist of three councillors, including councillors acting as chair and deputy chair, as appointed by Mayor Greg Williamson.

Council wants to appoint a diverse committee that represents key stakeholders’ interest. It is seeking 12 community representatives to join the committee.

The positions are voluntary, and anyone interested in nominating should live in the Mackay region.

Nominations opened last Friday, March 3, and close March 31 at 5pm. The first meeting of the new committee is scheduled for May 12.

View the terms of reference and nominate online via council’s website.