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Easter in Gladstone
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A message from our Mayor Non-stop action across the region With 2019 now in full swing, the first few months of the year have been non-stop action across the Gladstone Region – and there is no sign of it slowing down.
hosted in Miriam Vale. Students from Miriam Vale State School attended the meeting and had one-on-one time with myself and my fellow Councillors.
Starting the year off with a bang, celebrations took place as we welcomed the region’s newest citizens and recognised those great members of our community at the Australia Day Awards and Citizenship Ceremony. January 26 then saw Millennium Esplanade transformed into a mecca of family fun as we celebrated a beautiful, beachy Australia Day. Not the only celebration to take place though, Council-funded events saw the Australia Day spirit alive across many corners of the region.
In mid March, we also celebrated Parks Week 2019 and encouraged our community to explore the abundance of beautiful outdoor spaces we have available right across our region.
Continuing the recovery efforts from the 2018 CQ Bushfires, January also saw Council welcome the volunteers from Team Rubicon Australia to our region. Armed with gloves, dust masks, shovels and a can-do attitude, their efforts were greatly appreciated as they helped dozens of community members in their recovery.
Cr Matt Burnett - Mayor E: Mayor@gladstone.qld.gov.au
Cr Chris Trevor - Deputy Mayor E: Chris.Trevor@gladstone.qld.gov.au
Cr Glenn Churchill - Councillor E: Glenn.Churchill@gladstone.qld.gov.au
Cr Kahn Goodluck - Councillor E: Kahn.Goodluck@gladstone.qld.gov.au
Cr Rick Hansen - Councillor E: Rick.Hansen@gladstone.qld.gov.au
Cr Peter Masters - Councillor E: Peter.Masters@gladstone.qld.gov.au
Cr Natalia Muszkat E: Natalia.Muszkat@gladstone.qld.gov.au
Cr Desley O'Grady - Councillor E: Desley.OGrady@gladstone.qld.gov.au
February saw crowds wowed as community musical Anything Goes hit centre stage at the Gladstone Entertainment Convention Centre (GECC). Transformed into the S.S American, I congratulate all those who were involved in bringing this musical adventure on the high seas to life. As February came to a close, Gladstone Regional Council’s Gladstone Entertainment Convention Centre (GECC) also welcomed hundreds of local government delegates from across Queensland for the 2019 Local Government Association of Queensland’s (LGAQ) Finance and Strategic Leadership Summit. With March off to a busy start, the General Council Meeting hit the road and was
Cr PJ Sobhanian - Councillor E: PJ.Sobhanian@gladstone.qld.gov.au
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We have also had plenty of hard work going on behind the scenes to secure much needed funding for various projects. We formally opened the Bray Park Skate Park and Pump Track in Boyne Island, which was jointly funded through the Queensland Government's Works for Queensland program and Council, and we are continuing our commitment to the development of the region's bikeways with additional bike lanes added to Red Rover Road in Gladstone. It was also exciting to learn USA company Mercurius will be proceeding with their biorefinery pilot plant in Gladstone. The pilot plant will be the trial site for jet fuel and diesel production from agricultural and forestry waste. This is just another step forward for the Gladstone Region in cementing, developing and innovating within the energy sectors, whether it be hydrogen, LNG, bio-fuels, coal, solar or other forms for renewables. And I was excited to launch Easter in Gladstone when national breakfast TV show Sunrise was in Gladstone earlier in March. This year, Gladstone will offer an abundance of fun, food, festivals and entertainment over the Easter long weekend. Events include the 71st Brisbane to Gladstone (B2G) Yacht Race and annual Gladstone Harbour Festival along with new events in the Brisbane to Gladstone Village which will host a Brisbane to Gladstone Line Crossing Party, a Yachtsman's Long Lunch and Seafood Festival. With plenty of exciting things to come, there is nowhere better to be than the Gladstone Region.
Helping hands clean up Residents lent a hand to tidy the Gladstone Region during Clean Up Australia Day. Each year Council supports the Clean Up Australia Day campaign and assists with rubbish collection at registered sites. There was strong support for the community event held in March with the kind donation of skip bins from J.J.Richards, Veolia and Burgmann Environmental Management. Cr Rick Hansen, Mayor Matt Burnett and Cr Peter Masters congratulate Gladstone Auto Club representatives Neil Smith and Greg King.
Grant helps Auto Club get back on track The Gladstone Region’s speedway community is a step closer to having a local competition venue again, after the Gladstone Auto Club received an $80,000 Facility Assistance Grant through Council’s 2018/19 Sport and Recreation Grants program.
There were 39 clean-up sites registered in our region at Miriam Vale, Boyne Valley, the Harbour Islands, Heron Island, Boyne Island, Tannum Sands, Yarwun and Gladstone. 12 schools in our region also registered to participate.
a speedway track layout and controlling water and drainage inside the track enclosure.
Information gathered on the day enables Council to collect data that contributes to future programs, initiatives and strategies for our region.
The annual funding program offers three different types of grants to help further develop and grow regional sporting clubs.
There are more than 40 active vehicles made up of Junior Sedans, Production and Modified Sedans, Super Sedans, Sprint Cars, Side Cars, Speedway Bikes, Formula 500 and Micro Sprint classes that have had to travel outside the region to compete, because of the lack of facilities.
Funding up to $100,000 is available through the Strategic Projects section for new infrastructure or upgrades to existing sport and recreation facilities.
When completed, the new track will also encourage outside participants to travel to Gladstone and compete here, bringing money into the local economy.
Special collection was required for building materials which were contaminated with asbestos and dumped in bushland at Tannum Sands.
The Gladstone Auto Club, which has been in the region for 40 years, had been working through various processes with Council to establish a new facility at the Benaraby Motor Sports Complex, after leaving the showgrounds several years ago.
It will benefit other motorsport organisations in the region that use the Benaraby complex and provide extra space for the Driver Education facility.
Clean Up Australia Day participants along a Hanson Road site also reported a lot of cigarette butts collected from the roadside.
The Gladstone Auto Club believes a local racing track will help increase membership and grow the organisation to benefit families and provide activities for the broader community.
While closer to the ocean, volunteers at Lilley’s Beach, Boyne Island reported having collected 2844 individual pieces of litter.
This funding will be used for the project’s next stage involving preparing and forming
Clean-up volunteers collected some interesting items including shopping trolleys, building materials and old furniture.
Queensland Youth Week is a fantastic opportunity to attend events, learn new skills, showcase talent and have some fun. QUEENSLAND
For more information about what’s happening in our region, contact Gladstone Regional Council on 4976 6311 or visit the event calendar at www.qld.gov.au/youthweek
Youth Week 3–14 April 2019
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A I L A R AUST
Frank McKee, Citizen of the Year, and Mayor Matt Burnett
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9 1 0 2 S D AWAR Community champion awarded top title On January 25, well-known Boyne Valley resident Frank McKee was named Gladstone Regional Council’s Australia Day Awards 2019 Citizen of the Year. Frank has been strongly involved in his community since moving to Builyan in 1970 and has assisted different organisations in many ways in the Boyne Valley and beyond. He has continually inspired others with his display of community spirit and his dedication in working towards improvements for his community.
Kathleen Bell Sports Official Award Gladstone Regional Council
An enthusiastic participant in countless working bees, he has also keenly worked to maintain community halls in the area. “If I see a need, I try to address it sometimes a personal approach, or sometimes I assemble a team and go for it,” Frank said. “When people see a positive outcome, it encourages them to also get involved.
A life member of the Builyan & Many Peaks Community Development Association, Frank has also been a member of the Many
Sidney Crawshaw Young Citizen of the Year
Peaks Fire Brigade for more than 40 years and, until recently, maintained the brigade’s vehicle on a purely voluntary basis.
“I always try to teach and encourage newer members, helping them to make good, wise decisions.”
Christine Holden Arts & Culture Award
Boyne Tannum Turtleway Artscape Community Event or Initiative Award
Michael Ludkin Senior Sportsperson Award
Frank said his community efforts were rewarded by outcomes. “The results speak for themselves – a community safe from fire; successful social and community events; and projects,” he said. “These all come with planning, hard work and team effort.” Whether it’s manual work, planning, or behind-the-scenes work, Frank is ready and willing to be involved and take part - even to the point of providing entertainment. “I love to pick up a guitar and entertain at social events, barbecues etcetera,” he said.
Chyanne Downing Young Sportsperson Award
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A I L A R AUST
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Flags fly at Australia Day events Fifty new residents from 12 countries officially became Australian citizens at Council’s citizenship ceremony on the eve of Australia Day. The Australian citizenship affirmation ceremony, held at the Gladstone Entertainment Convention Centre, provided the opportunity for new residents to publicly affirm their commitment and loyalty to Australia. Our new citizens originated from India, Pakistan, Philippines, Denmark, Sri Lanka, United Kingdom, Fiji, China Peoples Republic, Malaysia, New Zealand, Ukraine and South Africa. Citizenship participants were presented a special edition coin celebrating 70 years of Australian Citizenship, a native plant, Australian flag and a Council library bag. After the official ceremony, our new Australian citizens alongside our Australia
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Day Award nominees and winners, celebrated with friends, family and members of the community. Council’s main Australia Day event was held at Millennium Esplanade on January 26 with sand sculpting, free sausages, markets and entertainment drawing an enthusiastic crowd. Council was pleased to this year support Australia Day community events at Builyan, Captain Creek, Mount Larcom, Rosedale, South End, Turkey Beach and Yarwun. Not-for-profit community groups organised free community breakfasts, barbecues, activities and entertainment. Australia Day fun included sack races, a crab pot throwing competition, cricket, tug-of-war, a mechanical bull, billy karts, volleyball, barefoot bowls and toad racing.
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Events tailored to youths
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Community members, 12 to 24 years old, can take part in a range of activities and events across the region to mark Queensland Youth Week.
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Council’s Youth Week program, offering mostly free activities, will run from 5 to 14 April. Participants will be able to learn basketball skills from experienced Port City Power Queensland Basketball League players or gain instruction in robotics, 3D printing and laser engraving.
Challenge evokes ninja instincts It’ll be all about agility and ability when the Gladstone Ninja Challenge makes its debut at Gladstone Tondoon Botanic Gardens in April.
group of four friends, family members, or work colleagues (competitors must be 12 years or older) to contest a time-trialled Community Challenge.
Residents will be challenged to find their inner ninja with this exciting obstacle course brought to Gladstone as part of regional Youth Week activities.
Heats will be held on Sunday morning with teams challenged to produce their best combined time over 12 obstacles.
Keen participants can book and pay for individual sessions or group challenges, during the two-day event on Saturday, 13 April and Sunday, 14 April. The Gardens will house an unrelenting obstacle course boasting 12 challenges including walls, net crawl, ring swings, cannon ball alley, peg board, rope forest, tyre squeeze, tyre run, balance beams and pole traverse. One-hour sessions will be on offer, tailored and modified to suit specific age groups. Serious course contenders are invited to vie for bragging rights and sign up as a
Corporate/Community Challenge finals will be held during the last session on the weekend concluding with a presentation to the winning team.
Other activities will include positive self-perception workshops, moonlight movies in Gladstone and Mount Larcom and opportunities to learn how to play games from around the world. Artistic young residents can expand their knowledge of Australian Indigenous art and join a local artist to paint totem poles. Youths who have finished Year 12 will have the opportunity to chat to representatives of various organisations in one location to access information on further education and opportunities. View the full Gladstone Region Youth Week program on Council’s website.
Session Prices Single $20 (4yrs+) Family $50 (2 adults, 3 children) $5 per additional child Challenge $60 (four-person team)
Book at the GECC 4972 2822 www.gladstoneentertainment.com
Controlling mosquitoes around your home
Remove unnecessary water-holding items from yard Empty and clean water-holding items weekly,
including pot-plant bases, pet bowls, bird baths and fish ponds
Stop water accumulating by overturning items, drilling drainage holes or fill Screen openings to tanks and other large water containers Keep drainage channels and roof guttering clear to prevent cooling and keep swimming pools clean and chlorinated or salted
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Band together at concert
Australian country music fans are in for a treat when popular singer Adam Harvey takes to the stage at Council’s Band Together bushfire benefit concert on 13 April. Local bands Kissing the Flint and Beautifully Broken 1770 will open the free community event, which will run from 5.30pm to 9pm at the Wartburg Sport and Recreation Grounds, 569 Coast Road, Baffle Creek.
Council seeks community input on proposed project In February, Council invited the community to be part of a community consultation for the proposed development of an Aquatic Recreation Centre in the Boyne Tannum area.
This was a fun, interactive method of community consultation, which provided Council and the community a live running tally of preferred components and locations.
This followed a feasibility study which highlighted three top sites for the proposed project.
Council also received more than 1100 responses to an online survey which was available to all community members across the region.
They included 3 Hampton Drive, Coronation Drive and 10 Canoe Point Drive. Working alongside the community, Council put forward these sites to assess overall preferred location. Community members were also asked to provide their thoughts on what facilities or components they’d like to see included in further planning. Councillors and Council officers hosted a drop-in consultation at the Boyne Tannum Community Centre for community members to have their say on the proposal. Community members placed sticky dots on maps and components to visually highlight their preferred location.
The consultation period closed on 8 March and Council will consider all community feedback. Results of the community engagement will be made available in April 2019. The feedback will guide Council in making a community-led decision regarding the project, the site and the components of the facility. It is anticipated that Council will commence concept design and costings by June. There is currently no timeframe for the project, as it may require external funding.
The night of family entertainment will recognise and thank the countless community members and organisations who assisted during the 2018 CQ Bushfires, while continuing to aid residents who were impacted. Free return buses will travel from Gladstone, Mount Larcom and Agnes Water. Book by phoning the Gladstone Entertainment Convention Centre on 4972 2822. Chairs or blankets can be taken to the benefit concert with some tables and seating and a licenced bar operating. Concert goers will be invited to make an entry donation with all funds to be distributed to our regional communities affected by the bushfires. Reduced accommodation rates will be available at Lagoons Resort and Spa 1770 and Sandcastles 1770 Motel, by mentioning the bushfire recovery event.
However, Council is committed to ensuring thorough community consultation throughout multiple stages of the project.
IS YOUR DOG REGISTERED? Our officers will be checking premises until July 30 For more information on the Animal Inspection Program visit www.gladstone.qld.gov.au Gladstone Regional Council
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Road to feature bike lanes Exploring the Gladstone Region on two wheels will soon be even easier. Ready to put pedal to the metal, cyclists will be ‘wheelie’ excited to strap on their helmets with the addition of extra bike lanes. Gladstone Region Mayor Matt Burnett said Council has a continued commitment to ensuring the wellbeing of cyclists utilising cycle paths on the region’s roads. The works taking place during the Red Rover Road widening stages 3 and 4 will therefore see bike lanes added to both sides of the road. Gladstone Region Councillor Glenn Churchill said he was pleased to see a progressive attitude to cycling taking shape on the region’s roads. Councillor Glenn Churchill joined Operations Team Leader Bboyd Newton to check progress of the works in March and said he was looking forward to donning his helmet and making use of his road bike.
Upgrade for Yarwun Wastewater Treatment Plant Council’s Yarwun Wastewater Treatment Plant is set for an upgrade with Council recently securing Queensland Government funding of $1,183,700 to replace the existing plant. The funding is provided under the Queensland Government’s Building our Regions program. Building our Regions is a $445 million targeted regional infrastructure program for local government projects. Minister for State Development, Manufacturing, Infrastructure and Planning Cameron Dick said the project was crucial for the region’s economy as the upgrade would allow future expansion of industries
sited in the Gladstone State Development Area (SDA). “The facility currently treats waste water from heavy industry operations in the Gladstone SDA, including Orica, Rio Tinto and Transpacific,” Mr Dick said. This upgrade will result in improved outcomes for the environment. Member for Gladstone Glenn Butcher said the project would provide the Gladstone community with a more efficient and reliable wastewater treatment and disposal scheme. The Yarwun Wastewater Treatment Plant upgrade was shortlisted alongside 53 other projects across the state.
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Our region is fast establishing as the region to develop innovations in energy whether it be hydrogen, LNG, bio-fuels, coal, solar or other forms for renewables. Projects such as this provide the infrastructure to attract future projects and highlight the region’s strategic advantages. Funding from this State Government program has also brought other benefits to our region, including the Agnes Water Waste Transfer Station upgrade, Boyne Island car park, Gladstone Wastewater Treatment Plant upgrade, Gladstone A01 pump station upgrade, Kirkwood Reservoir and the Miriam Vale Water Treatment Plant upgrade.
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Funding sought for projects
Youngsters awarded for art Congratulations to winners of our Gladstone Regional Art Gallery & Museum’s 2019 Celebrate Australia Primary School Art Competition.
Council at its March 5 general meeting endorsed a list of eight shovel-ready projects to be submitted for Works for Queensland (W4Q) 2019/2021 Round 3 funding.
Section One (Prep - Year 2) 1st: Rainbow Turtle - Marijanke Werner 2nd: Frolicking Lorikeets - Charlize Ware 3rd: Farming Around Australia - Leah Fagg Highly Commended: Aussie Thongs Amarni Thetford, The Beach - Amelia Bell, Aboriginal Koala - Maci Pender, The Tilt Train - Rory Shannon Section Two (Year 3 - Year 6) 1st: A Drought is Coming - Nyah Loosmore 2nd: CQ Heroes - Cadence Ware 3rd: Australia’s Great Rock - Felix Law Highly Commended: Twelve Apostles Anuksha Murali, Welcome to Australia Day - Jameze Ponciano, Kookaburra Calling Raven-Lily Bickle-Wallace, Backyard Cricket - Isaac Peckover
Funding of $6,230,000 has been sought for projects which have been identified to meet the W4Q funding guidelines. Nominated projects, which are within Council’s long-term financial plan and 2018/19 Operational Plan, include: • Redevelopment of existing and installation of new parking at Agnes Water waterfront, Cr Sobhanian presents Leah Fagg with her prizes.
Unseen work keeps pipes in order There’s a good chance you’ve seen Council’s CCTV van and jetting truck set up across the Gladstone Region.
Replacement of a 300mm pipe is about $1500 per metre, while the cost to reline is about $202 per metre.
These vehicles help Council to effectively monitor the performance and condition of our sewer main assets.
When relining is possible, it provides Council with a cost-effective method of extending the life of the asset, without the need for excavation and with minimal disruption to the community.
Council has a team of 10 CCTV field staff who are tasked with cleaning, then videoing the 636 kilometres of sewer mains across our Gladstone Region.
• Revitalisation of footpath treatments of Goondoon Street from Bramston Street to William Street as part of the Jumpstart City Heart project, • Pedestrian and light vehicle bridge connecting the main Botanic Gardens to the demonstration gardens, • Bitumen seal Wilson Road, gravel renewal for Lynn Road and car parking at Mount Larcom walking trail base, • Footpath renewal at various locations (part of the Footpath Renewal Program),
This is a task that takes our crews 10 years to complete, with a set cleaning and videoing program collecting over 4000 gigabytes of video along the way, equivalent to approximately 4000 Netflix movies.
• Gravel Road seal of Toowell Road, Darts Creek Road and John Clifford Way, • Gravel resheeting at various locations,
Videos are reviewed, with defective pipes identified, and considered for replacement or relining. Relining of pipes is completed by contractors who specialise in this work. Before: Pipe misaligned
• Welcome to Country signage at main highway entrances to the Gladstone Region.
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Wastewater Treatment Plant puts on a great show Some wastewater treatment plants have been described as ‘Disneyland for birdwatchers’…. And so it’s turned out for Gladstone’s Birdlife Capricornia members who can now access the Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP) at Callemondah to do their monthly surveys. The plant’s CCTV operator, Tony Longson, is a birdlife enthusiast who organised for fellow birdwatchers to come on site late last year. Like other water treatment plants in Australia and overseas, the site has become a renowned bird watching location because the nutrient-rich water supports a high density of invertebrates for the birds to eat. Birdlife Capricornia’s Gladstone members do a monthly bird count at different locations, recording details on a spreadsheet for analysis. The count is usually done by two to four people and is made up of their total sightings. Their figures show there is a large population and variety of healthy residential and migratory birds in the region.
Bird habitat management will benefit The success of Birdlife Capricornia’s surveys has encouraged Council’s Environment and Conservation team to think more about bird habitat management. Conservation Officer, Emily Fehlhaber, wants to increase community awareness about the region’s bird diversity and the need to protect their habitats. Previously, Council has supported the annual citizen science program, Aussie Backyard Bird Count, and has also organised a Canoe Point bird survey with friends of Tondoon volunteers and Birdlife Capricornia. With the WWTP now open to bird counts, Emily thinks opening other Councilmanaged sites would help the Environment and Conservation team understand how birds are using these natural areas. “We are lucky to be visited by various species of migratory shorebirds which journey many thousands of kilometres each
year from the Northern Hemisphere,” Emily said. “Our coastal and freshwater wetlands provide vital habitat and feeding grounds for these birds during the non-breeding season, so it would be great to prevent loss and degradation of these habitats, as well as disturbance from recreational activities,” she said. Council’s Environment and Conservation team will review the monthly surveys from Birdlife Capricornia, especially the number of species and total number of birds observed. “We’ll be looking out for the sightings of rare or threatened species and, generally, trying to understand the value of sites in supporting bird populations,” Emily said. “This helps us understand the value of the site in supporting bird populations and will help inform our management of the area to conserve valuable habitat.”
Centre celebrates 15th birthday Members of the community joined Councillors Glenn Churchill, Natalia Muszkat, Rick Hansen and Kahn Goodluck in late January to celebrate the Mount Larcom Rural Transaction Centre’s 15th birthday. The celebration was a social event with sweet treats, savoury snacks and a birthday cake cut by long-serving Council officer Judy Major. While the community celebrated with tea and cake, Council officers asked community Gladstone Regional Council
members to have their say on the future of the RTC. More than 30 survey responses were collected over the course of two weeks and will soon help to shape the future of the Mount Larcom RTC and what it offers to the local community. Council thanks residents for providing their input and helping to celebrate the centre’s birthday. Page 10
Meet our 2019 Gladstone Region Youth Council Members of our 2019 Gladstone Region Youth Council have taken on their new roles with enthusiasm. The Youth Council members, from across the Gladstone Region, have expressed their excitement at being able to contribute to their community and provide a youthful approach to decision making. Their first general meeting of the year involved the official election of the Youth Council’s Chair, Nikita Korableff and Deputy Chair, Sarah Chadwick. Youths residing in the Gladstone Region aged between 15 and 24 years of age are annually invited to apply for a Youth Council position. Learn more about our 2019 Youth Council members: Penny Hoffmann, 18 Is interested in understanding conflicts at regional, state, and federal levels, in order to understand the hindrances for innovation at each level and to promote justice for these impediments.
Nikita Korableff, 19 Hopes to better understand processes and policies at local government level, to aid in resolving youth matters and encourage young people to become more involved within their community.
Salvador Aguirre, 17 Believes youth involvement is critical and hopes to influence the community’s future, create new connections and improve leadership skills.
Tyrone Fernandes, 15 Aims to achieve a general improvement for Gladstone; be it educational, recreational or any other form of improvement.
Sarah Chadwick, 17 Believes, as the next generation of leaders, it is vital for Gladstone youths to have their voices heard; an opportunity offered by Youth Council.
Eden Graham, 19 Hopes to learn new skills and engage with the region’s community and will endeavour to persistently push for new things in the region.
Sidney Stuart, 17 Seeks to encourage the youth of Gladstone to get involved in the community and looks forward to helping provide a voice for youth.
Brooke Assman, 17 Looks forward to engaging with like-minded people who also want to make an impact and believes there is no better way to become immersed within our community.
Mitchell Porteous, 17 Aspires to achieve a positive change for youths and adults in the Gladstone Region.
Kylie Fleming, 16 Hopes to develop small opportunities for young people in her community so that they may one day make a big difference to other young people’s lives.
Werner Bierman, 16 Hopes to gain new experience in a leadership position and give back to the Gladstone community.
Cr Natalia Muszkat, Penny Hoffmann, Nikita Korableff, Tyrone Fernandes, Eden Graham, Brooke Assman, Kylie Fleming, Salvador Aguirre, Sarah Chadwick, Cr Rick Hansen, Cr PJ Sobhanian, Sidney Stuart, Mitchell Porteous, Werner Bierman and Cr Peter Masters.
Events Guide March - May 2019
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Gladstone Regional Council’s Autumn Event Guide is jam-packed with fun community activities and events that Council hosts in the region during the autumn season. There’s plenty to entertain the whole family! You can also access this guide online at www.gladstone.qld.gov.au/seasoneventguide or at your nearest Gladstone Regional Council customer contact point or facility.
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Risks with roaming stock As dry weather conditions continue, Council is reminding stock owners across our region to check their fences to prevent occurrences of livestock roaming. During dry months, stock can typically be more inclined to roam in search of greener grass. Livestock that are not kept safely enclosed can become a traffic hazard to motorists, act aggressively to members of the community or other animals, spread restricted and prohibited weeds or cause damage to property, or sustain injury themselves. If livestock does escape, it is the owner’s responsibility to take measures to prevent re-occurrence, by ensuring their enclosure and fencing is of sufficient size and by
making regular checks of fencing and completing repairs if necessary. Straying livestock may be impounded by Council and only released after payment of set fees, alternatively compliance actions or fines may apply. Council officers will take all reasonable actions possible to contact the owner, and owners with missing livestock are encouraged to visit Council’s website at www.gladstone.qld.gov.au/live-stock Responsibility for the removal of stray livestock may vary depending on the location they are occupying. Members of the public who notice stray livestock are encouraged to report the matter to Council’s Health, Environment and Pest Group on 4970 0700.
Requirements By law, all livestock must be securely enclosed within the owner’s property ide and it is the duty of the owner to prov their ent prev and es proper enclosur animals from wandering. Stock grazing on roadsides may be considered by Department of Natural ), Resources, Mines and Energy (DNRME of r lette a ide prov where Council must support. In these instances, stock owners must continue to abide by the relevant s of legislation and any additional condition the approval.
Winning snaps Our Agnes Water Rural Transaction Centre’s 7th annual photography competition late last year attracted interest from amateur photographers across the Gladstone Region. Photographs had to be taken in the Discovery Coast area and depict the theme ‘Why I love Where I Live!’ 325 votes were cast by the community to determine the winning images. Congratulations to our 18 years and over winner Carla Svendsen (pictured far right) with her photograph, “On my verandah” (Agnes Water). Under 18 years’ winner Bridie Stehbens (pictured right) was awarded for her photograph taken in Lowmead. Thank you to all those who entered the competition and to members of the public for voting. Gladstone Regional Council
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Managing mosquitoes a team effort You feel their bite first or hear their annoying buzz outdoors while enjoying a summer evening. More importantly, mosquitoes are a public health risk factor, spreading diseases like Barmah Forest virus, Ross River virus, Dengue fever and heartworm in dogs. Council recently adopted a new Mosquito Management Plan to implement across the organisation.
Schools can still sign up for Pet Pals If your primary school wants to join our free pet education program, Pet Pals, there’s still time to sign up. Our Local Law Enforcement Officers have taken guest ‘presenter’, Tucker, to several classrooms already this year to educate future pet owners about their responsibilities. Students have responded well to the program which covers topics like
responsible pet ownership, safety around animals and animal welfare. The visits give them a great hands-on opportunity to connect with a dog and the information passed on reinforces what they already know about pets. The program will continue until August so if your school would like to participate or did not receive a form, call Council on 4970 0700 to organise a visit.
The plan is based on understanding where different species breed throughout the region, the risk posed to the community and how to identify the best management approaches that are environmentally sustainable. It also encourages residents to proactively eliminate possible breeding sites at home and enjoy more outdoor comfort. Details about what to look for and practical steps you can take can be found at www.gladstone.qld.gov.au/ mosquitos While mosquitoes will always be part of our coastal and wetlands environment, they can be managed by Council and the community working together.
An extract from Ambrose State School’s newsletter
Pet Pals - Meet Tucker and Shayne If you haven’t already heard P-2 were lucky enough to receive a surprise visit from Tucker and his carer Shayne, this week. Tucker and Shayne are educators, sponsored by the Gladstone Regional Council (GRC), who visit schools to provide information about how to care for a pet. Although our class have a great understanding of how to care for pets and animals, the visit provided an excellent hands-on opportunity for students to make further connections, and to reinforce their prior knowledge. Thanks to the GRC for providing such a great service for free! Apart from learning that Tucker is a name, students learnt that tucker is a piece of lace worn at the top of dress or top, tucker is food and tucker means to get tired. By classroom teacher Meegan Robinson
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Library mural a community effort A community art project at Agnes Water library, part of this year’s SUNfest youth holiday program, has tried to bridge the days of holiday postcards and social media posts.
Residents of all ages responded enthusiastically to the collaborative effort between Council officers and SUNfest artists/tutors Rob and Deb BowenSaunders.
Over three days in January, about 30 local ‘drop-in’ artists created a permanent mural capturing the region’s beauty and tourism attractions.
“Rob suggested presenting images I was collating in a ‘postcard’ form to combine the elements,” Deb said. “In the ‘Good Ole Days’ people would
send postcards of holiday destinations to envious friends. “Now they do social media posts,” she said. Everyone who worked on the piece signed the wall including Brisbane singer, Aerborn. Look out for the old postcards about the Bustard Head Lighthouse and Aerborn’s secret symbol in the lighthouse window.
Feast of Easter food and entertainment Don’t miss Easter in Gladstone action with an abundance of fun, food, festivals and entertainment. Travellers are encouraged to choose Gladstone as their holiday destination of choice while regional residents are urged to holiday at home and join in the celebrations and festivities. The annual Gladstone Harbour Festival is steeped in tradition and offers free festival and sideshow alley entertainment from Wednesday 17 April to Sunday 21 April. The popular family-orientated event provides an extensive program of entertainment with stage performances, fireworks and food and fun. Plus, find a spot to view the festival’s iconic Street Parade on 21 April from 4.30pm. Hand-in-hand with the festival, comes all the excitement of the 71st Brisbane to Gladstone (B2G) Yacht Race.
The Brisbane to Gladstone Village will add premium entertainment to Gladstone’s Easter celebrations for members of the community, yacht race crews and their families. The Brisbane to Gladstone Village will operate for three days along Flinders Parade - East Shores - Gladstone Coal Exporters Maritime Precinct and will host a Brisbane to Gladstone Line Crossing Party, a Yachtsman’s Long Lunch and see the return of the popular and much-loved, Seafood Festival. The Yachtsman’s Long Lunch on 19 April will feature guest speakers and a seafood inspired three-course menu, paired with a selection of fine wines and beer. The Brisbane to Gladstone Seafood Festival will operate on 20 April and will include live music, numerous displays, licensed bars and an array of seafood.
You can follow the race action, tune in to live-streaming of the race start and be in Gladstone to cheer the yachts and their crews across the finish line.
The Brisbane to Gladstone Line Crossing Party will be held on 21 April to celebrate yachts crossing the finish line and will feature tasty food, a licensed bar and talented musicians.
Council is pleased to support the Gladstone Harbour Festival and B2G livestreaming and this year also supports the introduction of a new concept, Brisbane to Gladstone Village.
Tickets for Brisbane to Gladstone Village events can be purchased through the Gladstone Entertainment Convention Centre online at www.gladstoneentertainment.com
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Checks on dog registration Council’s annual dog registration inspection program continues across the Gladstone Region until 30 July. In the first week of the six-month program, Council’s Local Law enforcement officers issued eight infringements and 14 compliance notices. The inspection program is a key element in Council’s efforts to enforce pet registration and contribute to an effective animal management program. It also assists in the collection of statistical data to provide an accurate record of the number of animals in the area. The program also offers a method of identifying lost pets, so they can be reunited with their owners. The inspection program specifically targets those addresses where animals were previously registered for 2017/18 but a renewal of registration was not made for the 2018/19 period. It is the responsibility of the animal owner to notify Council of any change of address. All Council officers and workers, who need to enter a property, display identification cards and advise the property owner of the reason for the visit/inspection. Fines for an unregistered dog will be issued immediately. Further failure to register after this will result in an increased fine and officers entering the property under a Warrant signed by a Magistrate, to seize and impound the animal/s at the owner’s expense, until the animal is registered.
Workshop sprouts from demand Strong community interest in a Grow Your Own Microgreens Workshop in February paved the way for the creation of an extra workshop. Seats at a workshop, hosted at Gladstone Tondoon Botanic Gardens, filled so quickly that a second workshop was offered in March as part of the Gardens’ Autumn activities.
The ability to harvest organic microgreens in your own kitchen appealed to Tannum Sands resident Lyn Forrest (pictured). Lyn, who is quick to claim she has “two black thumbs” and not many gardening successes, remained optimistic after learning to set up her own hydroponic microgreens. “I mainly forget to water things, so this will be interesting,” she laughed.
Tondoon Botanic Gardens Manager Barry Meiring said response to the first workshop had been overwhelming.
“The idea of adding microgreens to salads that are easy to grow and nutritious appealed to me.”
“Demand for the microgreens workshop was so strong that two or three workshops could easily have filled,” Barry said.
Barry said the Gardens had offered a variety of community workshops since late 2016 as part of their community education role.
Shredded paper free Members of the community can assist Council’s environmental efforts by repurposing shredded paper.
Shredded paper is often used in compost or as garden mulch, but its versatility is being displayed across the Gladstone Region.
Council has a free shredded paper collection service operating at Calliope, Miram Vale, and Agnes Water.
Council’s Record Management staff have noted, that some residents use the paper in chook pens, kitty litter, horse stables and as a craft and packing material.
Members of the public can collect an easyto-carry, 120-litre bag of the shredded paper, from Council’s Calliope Office, or from our Rural Transaction Centres at Agnes Water or Miriam Vale.
To check if supplies are available, phone Council on 4970 0700 prior to visiting collection points.
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Gladstone Region Anzac Day services
ANZAC DAY
Stirring renditions of The Last Post and Reveille will sound across our region on Thursday, 25 April at Anzac Day services across our region. Thousands of residents are expected to attend dawn and morning services, organised to pay our respects to Australian and New Zealand forces who fought during the First World War and to honour military servicemen and women who have served our country since.
Agnes Water/Seventeen Seventy
Gladstone
Rosedale
Dawn Service: Coffee Royal at Latino’s Café at 5.30am. Dawn Service starts at 6am at the Agnes Water Cenotaph, 2 Captain Cook Drive, followed by Gunfire breakfast at 7am at Agnes Water Tavern, 1 Tavern Road.
Dawn Service: Form up at 5.25am and march off at 5.30am from Valley Shopping Centre facing Herbert Street, then service follows at Anzac Park, corner of Goondoon Street and Tank Street.
Morning Service: Assemble at Cenotaph at for 5.45am service which will conclude about 6.30am. Fly-over at 6.31am. A Gunfire Breakfast (open to the public) will then be held at the Memorial Hall on James Street.
Community Memorial Service: March at 10am from Tavern Road down Round Hill Road to Agnes Water Cenotaph. Service starts at the cenotaph at 10.15am, then refreshments and activities at Agnes Water Tavern. Bororen Dawn Service: Service starts at 6am at the Bororen Memorial Park Cenotaph, Bruce Highway. Boyne Island Dawn Service: Service starts at 5.30am at Cenotaph, Stirling Park. Followed by a barbecue breakfast after service in Lions Park, adjacent to Stirling Park, for a gold coin donation. Morning Service: March at 8.40am from Boyne Plaza carpark to Stirling Park led by Tannum Sands State High School Marching Band. Ex-service persons and guests will get together for refreshments and activities hosted by the Boyne-Tannum RSL Sub-Branch at the community hall, corner of Pacific Avenue and Ocean Street, Tannum Sands. Calliope Morning Service: March to start at 10.45am from Bunting Park to Cenotaph, RSL Hall, Stirrat Street for 11am service. Followed by luncheon at The Railway Hotel, Calliope, for members, returned and service veterans, serving ADF personnel and invited guests. Gladstone Regional Council
Main Parade and Civic Ceremony: Form up at 10.25am and march at 10.30am from Gladstone Regional Council Civic Centre, 101 Goondoon Street, for 11am service at Cenotaph, Anzac Park, corner of Goondoon Street and Tank Street. Invited guests are welcome to attend a luncheon at 12.30pm at the Gladstone RSL Bowls and Citizens Club. Miriam Vale Dawn Service: Assemble at 4.15am for 4.30am service at Miriam Vale Hotel, 9 Blomfield Street, followed by public breakfast (small fee, part of fee will go to Legacy) and entertainment. Hotel has a special licence to operate from 5am. Mount Larcom Dawn Service: Assemble outside RSL Hall at 4.50am for 5am step off to ceremony at the Showgrounds Memorial Garden Cenotaph, Mount Larcom and District Armed Services Centre (RSO building). Main Ceremony: Dawn service will be conducted at 5am, followed by breakfast and main service to commence at 11am followed by barbecue lunch, refreshments and entertainment. Mount Larcom RSL is no longer a subbranch but has become a chapter of Wide Bay & Burnett District RSL to carry on the ANZAC traditions.
South End (Curtis Island) Dawn Service: Janson Park by The Anchor on the Headland at sunrise. Organised by residents, this is not an RSL service. Turkey Beach Dawn Service: Assemble at RSL Memorial on Turkey Beach Esplanade at 5.30am. Gunfire Breakfast to follow. Morning Service: Muster for a 9am march from the Rural Fire Service to the RSL Memorial. Ubobo Morning Service: Assemble for march at 9.30am under the Memorial Trees at Ubobo State School, 16 Cedarvale Road. Service starts at 10am in the Memorial Hall. Light refreshments will be provided by the Ubobo Progress Association.
The Ode “They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old; Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn. At the going down of the sun and in the morning We will remember them.” Page 16