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Council offices (including Gladstone Region Pound) will be closed on Monday for the King's Birthday Public Holiday. Benaraby Landfill and our Transfer Stations will remain open.
Published on 04 July 2025
Ratepayers in the Gladstone Region who have recently become eligible for the pension are encouraged to apply for Gladstone Regional Council’s Pensioner Concession.
Council currently provides a maximum concession of $320 for eligible pensioners.
This is in addition to the Queensland Government who provide a pensioner subsidy to a maximum of $200 per annum and a 20 per cent discount on the State Emergency Management Levy.
To be eligible for Council’s Pensioner Concession, a person must hold one of the following concession cards:
And:
If you have recently become eligible for the pension, moved into a new home or not previously applied, visit www.gladstone.qld.gov.au/pension-concession or phone Council on 4970 0700.
Ratepayers can expect to receive their rates notice in August 2025.
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