2013
 

Residents are encouraged to make the most of 'green' weekend
Residents looking to find out more about all things environmental are in for a treat with Ecofest 2013 teaming up with CQ's leading environmental forum to create a 'green' weekend.

Council provides access to Rules Beach Reserve
Gladstone Regional Council is progressing works to ensure access is provided to the Rules Beach Reserve.

Council starts $620,000 road reconstruction on part of French Street
Gladstone Regional Council has started $620,000 road construction work along a section of French Street, Gladstone.

Flood victims to benefit from Baffle Creek Raft Race
The Baffle Creek Raft Race is back and organisers have predicted it will be bigger and better than ever.

Make the change for a better environment together: Ecofest
Gladstone region residents and visitors are encouraged to get ready for a huge line-up of family-orientated activities and attractions at Ecofest next month.

Next round of information sessions available to everyone
Gladstone Regional Council's Community Legal Program together with Welcoming Intercultural Neighbours (WIN) are inviting all residents to attend upcoming information sessions.

GLNG Mayor's Charity Ball surpasses fundraising target
The GLNG Mayor's Charity Ball surpassed its fundraising target on Saturday raising more than $85,000 to share between three local charities.

Council to assist Friends of RSPCA with facility upgrade
Friends of RSPCA will operate from an upgraded facility following a Gladstone Regional Council decision to fund $120,000 capital costs for modifications.

Local designer's recycled garments to grace the catwalk at Ecofest
Plastic bags, newspapers, curtains, milk bottles and bottle tops…These everyday household items will be transformed into fabulous creations and showcased during Ecofest's Recycled Fashion Parade on June 2.

Pikes Crossing remedial works could take longer than expected
Further Council investigations have revealed works on Pikes Crossing Road at the Boyne River Causeway are likely to take longer than expected.

Council Club Development Program assists 14 regional clubs
Gladstone Regional Council will allocate more than $13,00 across 14 regional clubs, under Round Two of the 2012/13 Club Development Program grants.

Regional Arts Development Funds help to create cultural hub
Gladstone Regional Council at its general meeting, on May 7, ratified the determinations from the Round Two Regional Arts Development Fund Committee (RADF).

Council offers no objection to road closure proposal
Gladstone Regional Council will offer no objection to a request by the Department of Resources and Mines to close a section of Leferink Road, Benaraby.

Share green scenes on the big screen at environmental event
Green Scenes, the environmental short film competition being held in conjunction with Ecofest 2013, offers budding and professional filmmakers a chance for their work to be seen by thousands.

WANTED: Stallholders for June 2 Ecofest
Gladstone Regional Council is inviting stallholders to register their interest in securing a site at Ecofest 2013.

Council progresses formation of local heritage register for region
Gladstone Regional Council will progress work on a local heritage register for the region by notifying ratepayers identified as having proposed local heritage places on their property. 

Residents urged to get snapping for photography competition
Amateur photographers are being urged to 'get snapping' with a chance to win some great prizes, and showcase their photographs at the Gladstone Tondoon Botanic Gardens. 

Council slams State Government over $4.19 per annum grab
Gladstone Regional Council has slammed the State Government's decision to withdraw water dividends and tax equivalent payments valued at $4.19 million per year from Council and the community.

Mayor and Councillors welcome Bundaberg delegation
Mayor Gail Sellers is hoping today's visit by Bundaberg Regional Council will be a positive step in developing a solid relationship and further collaboration between neighbouring local governments.

Redevelopment commences at Gladstone Aquatic Centre
The Gladstone Aquatic Centre toddler's pool will close on Tuesday, April 16 to allow the Children's Water Play park construction to commence.

Residents thanked for patience while playground softfall is replenished
Gladstone Regional Council has assured the public that contaminated park softball undersurfing will be placed or replenished as soon as possible.

ChemClear collection assists safe disposal of unwanted chemicals
Property owners continuing to clean up from floods earlier this year are reminded that less than two weeks remain to register for ChemClear's state-wide chemical collection program.

Work to replace Bray Park pontoon to start this month
Work on replacing Boyne Island's flood damaged Bray Park pontoon will start this month.

Help to shape the future of Calliope at tomorrow's visioning session
Residents are reminded to help shape the future of Calliope township at a Community Visioning Session from 5.30pm to 8pm tomorrow (April 9).

Council objects to Flying Start infrastructure charge exemption
Council will object to a State Government proposal to exempt all schools from paying Local Government infrastructure charges for Flying Start related development.

Visionaries invited to help shape the future of Calliope
Residents of the Gladstone Region are being invited to help shape the future of Calliope township at a Community Visioning Session on Tuesday, April 9.

Council conducts productive talks with Deputy Premier
Several of the Gladstone Region's most pressing issues were on the agenda when Queensland Deputy Premier Jeff Seeney visited Gladstone Regional Council today.

New residents invited to attend welcome morning tea
Council will host its monthly Welcome to Gladstone Morning Tea event at the Gladstone Tondoon Botanic Gardens on April 4 from 10am to midday.

Council urges litterbugs to 'do the right thing'
Council is calling on residents and visitors to help reduce the amount of litter that enters the environment as part of a state-wide initiative to rid Queensland of its "untidiest state" tag.

Council refuses Kin Kora unit development
Council refused a three-storey, 11-unit development application proposed for Kin Kora due to issues with planning scheme requirements.

Pikes Crossing Rd remains closed with April remedial works planned
Pikes Crossing Road will remain closed at the Boyne River Causeway until remedial works are carried out after Easter.

Councillors meet with residents across the region on Thursday
March CouncillorConnect visits across the region will be held on Thursday. (Mar 28) Appointments are still available for visits at the Boyne Tannum Community Centre Port Curtis Room, Builyan Community Hall, Round Hill VMR Base and Raglan QCWA Hall.

Junior football to benefit from Palm Drive fields upgrade
Work will start soon on much-needed remediation works at the Palm Drive sports complex, with cricket and junior football (soccer) clubs to be the beneficiaries. Works is expected to take four to five months to complete. 

Harmony Day - where everyone belongs
Gladstone Regional Council, in partnership with Welcoming Intercultural Neighbours (WIN) and Gladstone Community Hub, invites the public to join Harmony Day festivities on Thursday, March 21.

Rural residents advised to restock ahead of potential rain
Gladstone Region residents living in communities prone to isolation during heavy rain are advised to restock on food, fuel, medicines and other essential items while the opportunity is there to do so.

Heavy vehicles strictly prohibited on Norton Road Bridge, Nagoorin
Norton Road Bridge at Nagoorin is strictly closed to all vehicles exceeding 4.5 tonnes which means that access is restricted to light passenger vehicles only travelling at 20km/h.

Welcome to Gladstone booklet to be launched at morning tea
Gladstone Regional Council and local industry have united to produce the 2013 Welcome to Gladstone Region Booklet which will be launched at the Welcome to Gladstone Morning Tea on Thursday, March 7 at the Gladstone Tondoon Botanic Gardens.

Immediate 20kmh speed limit imposed along Norton Road Bridge
Gladstone Regional Council will carry out a detailed inspection of Norton Road Bridge at Nagoorin when Boyne River levels recede.

Council invites expression of interest for commercial activties
Gladstone Regional Council has called for expressions of interest form commercial operators wishing to conduct activities on Council-controlled land during the 2013/2014 financial year.

Gladstone Region residents advised more rain is on the way
Gladstone Regional Council has advised residents and visitors that more rain this weekend is likely to increase water levels in the region's catchments.

Two of four planned CouncillorConnect visits to continue tomorrow
Gladstone Regional Council will continue two of its scheduled four February CouncillorConnect visits tomorrow. (February 28)

More heavy rain impacts the Gladstone Region
Gladstone Regional Council is urging residents and visitors to be prepared for continued heavy rainfall predicted to impact the region in the coming days.

Builyan invites residents to a good old fashion barbecue
Boyne Valley residents will have the opportunity to embrace what it means to be Australian with a belated Australia Day celebration on Saturday, March 2.

Gladstone Mayor praises outstanding response to clean up efforts
Gladstone Mayor Gail Sellers has praised an outstanding volunteer response to clean up efforts across the Gladstone region.

CouncillorConnect visits to resume across the region from February 28
Gladstone Regional Council will resume its monthly CouncillorConnect visits across the region from Thursday, February 28.

Calliope pool reopens sue to supply of chlorine
Gladstone Regional Council advises residents that the Calliope pool is open following the supply of chlorine.

Council calls for access to $13.5 million of Gladstone Foundation funds
Gladstone Regional Council will call on the State Government for the immediate release of $13.5 million of Gladstone Foundation funds to assist the region.

Mayor supports Premier's call to reduce flood recovery red tape
Gladstone Mayor Gail Sellers has supported Queensland Premier Campbell Newman's intention to cut the amount of red tape involved in flood recover projects.

Residents asked to help in beach clean up before next big tides
Council is urging residents and visitors to help in a Flood Recovery Community Beach Clean Up at two beaches in the Boyne Island and Tannum Sands area before big high tides this weekend.

Depleted chlorine supplies causes Calliope Pool to close
Residents are advised the Calliope Pool has been closed until further notice due to limited supplies of chlorine being available as a result of flooding the Rockhampton region.

Residents advised to lodge insurance claims as soon as possible
Insurance claims worth more than $200 million have been lodged in Queensland since the weekend’s floods and this figure is expected to climb once the extent of damage is known for residents whose properties are still inundated with water.
 

Council officers to inspect flood-affected licensed food businesses
All licensed food businesses which have been affected by flood waters and power failure in recent days will be inspected by Gladstone Regional Council Environmental Health Officers prior to reopening.

Council assists residents with the disposal of flood affected waste
Gladstone Regional Council organised waste collection services this afternoon at three Boyne Island streets where houses were inundated by flood waters as the Boyne River rose.

Council calls in helicopter to supply Rosedale community
Gladstone Regional Council has employed the use of a helicopter to ensure the Rosedale community does not go short on food and other necessary supplies.

SES volunteers deliver vital medicine to Boyne Valley townships
Gladstone Mayor Gail Sellers has praised State Emergency Services volunteers for ensuring Boyne Valley residents cut off by floods will not have to go without vital medicine supplies.

Motorists turned back from Miriam Vale to Gladstone
Motorists who have gathered at Miriam Vale while waiting for a cut section of the Bruce Highway to reopen, have been directed to return to Gladstone.

Governor-General sends support for Gladstone Region flood victims
The Governor-General of Australia Quentin Bryce has sent words of support to the Gladstone Region community following the floods caused by ex-Tropical Cyclone Oswald.

Cecily Burkett named region’s 2013 Australia Day Citizen of the Year
Community volunteer Cecily Burkett has been named Gladstone Regional Council’s 2013 Australia Day Citizen of the Year.

Mayor asks residents to drive with caution if travelling this weekend
Gladstone Mayor Gail Sellers has asked residents to exercise due caution if travelling on the Australia Day long weekend.

Residents asked to delay visits to the tip
The Gladstone Transfer Station at Joe Joseph Drive is accepting only a limited amount of waste delivered by members of the community until after the heavy rain has stopped.

Wild weather forces Council to cancel Australia Day Awards ceremony
Heavy rain and flooding within the Gladstone Region has forced tonight’s Gladstone Regional Council Australia Day Awards ceremony to be cancelled.

Motorists advised of speed zone changes at five locations
Traffic speed zones will change at five locations across the region following the recommendation of Gladstone Regional Council's Speed Management Committee (SMC).

Spectacular showcase performance celebrates the end of 213 SUNfest
Youth of the region proudly graced the stage at the Gladstone Marina Marquee last night in a spectacular free showcase to celebrate the end of SUNfest 2013.

Gladstone Region close to knowing its 2013 Citizen of the Year
The identity of the Gladstone Region 2013 Citizen of the Year will soon become public knowledge.

Heavy rain forces cancellation of Gladstone Australia Day celebrations
Heavy rain today, and forecast of more to follow, has forced the cancellation of Gladstone Regional Council's planned Australia Day celebrations at the Gladstone Marina.

SUNfest proves a hit on the first day of 2013 Program
SUNfest celebrated a successful first day, proving a hit with youth participants at an array of events including Table Mobile Art, Beginner Chess, Aquatic Fun and Go Karts.

Chess makes its SUNfest debut joining popular holiday activities
Chess stimulated young minds making its Gladstone Regional Council SUNfest debut.

Time running out to score SUNfest 2013 tickets
With only two days left until the launch of SUNfest 2013, now it the time to ensure your tickets to the Gladstone Region's favourite holiday program.

New bikes up for grabs at SUNfest 2013 Skateboard Mayhem events
Gladstone Region youth can not only learn from some of the best skateboarding professionals in the business this weekend, they also have the chance to win one of four bikes up for grabs.

Get your tickets for SUNfest 2013 Youth Holiday Program
The Gladstone Region's favourite summer holiday program is only days away with SUNfest 2013 kick off on Wednesday (January 9).

Children set to get crafty at Gladstone Regional Libraries
The region's craftiest kids will put their skills to good use when Gladstone Regional Libraries hosts a series of free craft mornings beginning next week.

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