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Livingstone Shire Council

Phone: (07) 4913 5000

Address: 25 Normanby Street 4703

Website: http://www.livingstone.qld.gov.au

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25.01.2022 SUSTAINABLE SATURDAY The Yeppoon Recycle Market is full of treasures and we're not just talking about the cool stuff for sale...it's run by an awesome team from Endeavour Foundation. What better week than National Recycling Week, to head on down to grab yourself a bargain or drop off some unwanted trash that will become someone else's treasure! ... The Yeppoon Recycle Market is located at the Yeppoon Landfill, 2745 Yeppoon Rd Barmaryee and is open on Wednesdays and Saturdays from 8-4pm and Sundays from 10-2pm. #YeppoonRecycleMarket #TipShop #TrashtoTreasure #FindaBargain #NationalRecyclingWeek #ReduceReuseRecycle #AFutureBeyondtheBin

24.01.2022 There is less than a week left to nominate a deserving community member or group for our 2021 Australia Day Awards! The awards are a fantastic way to thank the people who have made an outstanding contribution to our community. We all know someone who goes above and beyond - get behind your mates and nominate a community champion! Categories include:... Citizen of the Year: Recognising those who have made a valuable contribution to the betterment of our Shire in 2020 Young Citizen of the Year: Recognising young people (18 years or Younger) who have made a valuable contribution to the betterment of our Shire in 2020 Community Group Service Award: Recognising those community groups who have made a worthy contribution to the community or enhanced social interaction within the community in 2020 Living Legend Award: Recognising the lifetime achievements of individuals and how they have contributed to the community, to the betterment of the Livingstone Shire throughout the years Outstanding Dedication to Public Service Award: Recognising the significant contribution that public servants play in the life of our community and the nation. Nominate here https://bit.ly/2EA8qN5 by next Tuesday, 1 December 2020.

24.01.2022 PARKING CHANGES Council wishes to advise that paid parking at the Yeppoon Lagoon precinct will recommence from 5 October 2020 after being suspended for a period of time due to COVID-19. Parking is charged at $2 per hour between 8.30am to 5pm, Monday to Sunday unless otherwise signed. Visitors can make payments via four card only pay stations or by using the Capricorn Coast Smart Parking App. ... Please remember to park FRONT-IN only in the angled parking spaces and only park in the designated parking bays. The Yeppoon Lagoon also has a drop-off zone and patrons can park in the Yeppoon multi-level car park all day for free. Click here to view the paid parking and regulated parking zones as well as FREE parking locations: https://bit.ly/3j3dOHg

24.01.2022 Come along to Laser Skirmish this Thursday (17 December) and join other young people in a fun, outdoor, interactive school holiday game! Please remember to bring a hat, water bottle and enclosed shoes, and have some fun! Bookings for both sessions are essential. Click here to book your tickets today https://livingstoneshire.eventbrite.com.au

24.01.2022 After years of detailed planning, research, and workshopping, Council is proud to announce the draft release of its Livingstone Coastal Hazards Adaptation Strategy project, entitled Our Living Coast! Aimed at planning for the long-term functionality and protection of our coastal assets, the draft strategy is open to community feedback from today until 23 December 2020. Councillor Andrea Friend tells us why its important to get involved! ... Tell us your thoughts about the draft strategy by visiting: https://getinvolved.livingstone.qld.gov.au/

24.01.2022 NOTICE OF WORKS UPDATE Please be advised that Council will be undertaking further rectification works at the Causeway Lake Bridge again tomorrow Tuesday, 1 December 2020 between the hours of 6am and 6pm. Please be assured Council will be working to minimise the impact of the construction works on the community and its visitors, and requests your patience and cooperation during this time.... To ensure your safety and the safety of others, Council requests your assistance by observing the following: The footpath will be closed to all pedestrian traffic. One lane of the Causeway Bridge will be closed intermittently with traffic control in place. Exercise caution and obey all traffic signs and traffic controller directions. Be aware that minor traffic delays will occur from time to time and we will endeavour to keep these delays to a minimum.

23.01.2022 Do you own a recreational vehicle or caravan? Then Council wants to speak with you! Council has resolved to identify and investigate potential short term and shorter term parking sites and associated support infrastructure for recreational vehicles, including caravans, closer to or within the Shire’s townships.... Council is welcoming stakeholders within the community to provide input on the proposed parking via the survey at https://getinvolved.livingstone.qld.gov.au/short-term-parki

23.01.2022 Have you got tickets to the AFL Capricornia Grand Final this Saturday, 3 October at Swan Park? If so, below is a map showing the four locations where you can park your vehicle on the day There will be signage and SES will be managing parking at these locations. Please be aware that a section of Cordingley St will be closed to traffic and detours are in place.... Enjoy the game!!

23.01.2022 Help stop the spread of Heartworm Disease in the Livingstone community! There has been an alarming number of positive Heartworm cases within Livingstone Shire over the past few months. Heartworm is a parasitic round worm that infects dogs and is transmitted when an infected mosquito feeds on a dog. The Heartworm larvae enter the dogs blood stream where they begin to mature and make their way through the blood stream into the dog’s heart, lungs and associated blood vessels. ... With numbers increasing so quickly in our community, we are helping to spread the word about how you can protect your fur babies from this potentially fatal parasite. Below are the signs and symptoms to look out for: Coughing Becoming lethargic Loss of appetite Having difficulties breathing Tire rapidly after only moderate exercise Please be aware that infected dogs may not show any of these signs until there has been significant damage done to their internal organs. To find out if your pet is infected, you can request a very simple blood test that takes 10 minutes of your time. Please contact your local vet to make an appointment or to check that your pet is up to date with their Heartworm prevention.

22.01.2022 Please be aware the amenities block on the Yeppoon foreshore (near Kraken) is out of action due to maintenance. We know it’s a busy time with school holidays and apologise for the inconvenience. The next public amenities can be found near the Spirit Stone or at Appleton Park.

22.01.2022 Learn how to be resilient like our disaster crusader 'Resilient Ricki' at our annual Get Ready Day! You're invited to join this free and fun family event from 9am to 1pm this Sunday 29 November at Beaman Park, Yeppoon. The kids will meet Resilient Ricki and enjoy emergency service demonstrations whilst getting a better understanding of the risks of natural disasters ... Tours of The Hub can also be booked in advance and will include presentations by Council and CQ Amateur Radio Association.

21.01.2022 Council is proud to launch the Sustainable Nappy and Reusable Sanitary Products Rebate Scheme! The purpose of this scheme is to encourage more residents to make the switch from disposable to reusable nappies/products, leading to a more sustainable community and growth towards a circular economy. Choosing to use modern cloth nappy products on your baby (even if only part of the time) can be a great way to save money while also helping the environment If you’re a Livingsto...ne resident and have made the switch since 1 July 2020, you could be in the running to WIN $100 in our monthly draw! It’s as simple as reading the T&Cs, filling in the form and attaching proof of purchase here: https://bit.ly/36puMwj Choose to Reuse!

21.01.2022 Time is running out! Who will you nominate in Livingstone Shire’s 2021 Australia Day Awards? Australia Day Award’s Committee Chair Councillor Adam Belot said the Livingstone Shire Council’s Australia Day Awards are a fantastic opportunity to celebrate the achievements and contributions of outstanding individuals who are role models for us all.... To nominate someone outstanding in our community, head to https://www.livingstone.qld.gov.au//1/australia-day-awards Nominations close, Tuesday, 1 December.

21.01.2022 Feeling the pandemic pinch? Chances are you have unwanted stuff sitting around that could be someone else’s treasure. Host a sale on the Garage Sale Trail and turn that clutter into cashola. Whether you take part online or in your neighbourhood, it’s free to register and we supply the tips and promo goodies to help you cash in. Register your garage, street, club or school sale at https://www.garagesaletrail.com.au/Livingstone

21.01.2022 Thanks to everyone who turned out to the Red Bench Relay Walks held in Yeppoon and Emu Park this morning! In support of the Red Rose Foundation Australia's Red Bench Project, Council has painted two benches located at Farnborough Rd, Yeppoon and the Singing Ship, Emu Park in the hope that they will break the ice for conversations about domestic violence and encourage people to seek support. Check out some happy snaps from the Yeppoon and Emu Park walks

20.01.2022 TAKE TIME to...Connect! The school holidays are the perfect opportunity to take time to connect with your loved ones. Why not head to the beach, go for a bushwalk, have a game night, go out for dinner or cook a meal together at home, or Facetime family or friends you don't see often. Spending time with other people is important to everyone's mental wellbeing and can be done while carefully observing social distancing.... You can learn more about how to Take Time - for Mental Health at our FREE Wellness at the Coast event on 16 October 2020. Get your tickets here Wellness at the Coast or watch the live stream which is available for one week after the event.

20.01.2022 Registrations are open for a FREE 'Ready for Work' program for 15-24 year old people looking to gain skills and further improve their opportunity in finding employment. Training kicks off on 8 October 2020. Don't miss out, register TODAY!

19.01.2022 National Recycling Week helps you reduce your waste and recycle right Have you ever wondered what to do with: Batteries? Electrical appliances? Light bulbs?... Hazardous waste like household chemicals? Motor Oil? Council's A-Z Waste and Recycling Guide is here to help! It's FREE to dispose of e-waste (mobiles, computers etc), domestic cooking oil, metals and batteries at the Yeppoon Landfill. A lot of these items can be recycled and when sent to landfill we lose precious resources. There are so many ways to reduce, reuse and recycle. Share your best recycling tips with us! To get some more tips this National Recycling Week visit the Wildlife Preservation Society of Qld pop-up at Yeppoon Central today! #planetark #NationalRecyclingWeek #reuse #reduce #recycle #afuturebeyondthebin

18.01.2022 A lithium battery is the suspected culprit that sparked a fire at the Materials Recovery Facility (MRF) in Parkhurst a little over two weeks ago. The battery was placed in a yellow-lidded bin at kerbside and transported inconspicuously to the recycling facility where the item had a devastating impact. Portfolio holder of Water, Waste management and the Environment, Councillor Andrea Friend said she is asking the community to really focus on their recycling. ... Putting the wrong thing in your bin can actually put workers in danger, we’re extremely lucky that no-one was injured during this incident, Cr Friend said. "The loss of this facility has obviously had an enormous impact on normal operations, and Livingstone Shire Waste and Recycling has had to respond very quickly." For more information on waste and recycling collection, please visit: https://www.livingstone.qld.gov.au//my/waste-and-recycling

18.01.2022 Kerr Park at Emu Park! One of the many fantastic playgrounds in Livingstone Shire Explore our shire these school holidays!

18.01.2022 Join the fun over the school holidays, even from home! Thanks to Livingstone Shire Libraries, children have the chance to win one of six audiobooks kindly provided by Bolinda audio, by participating in our Scavenger Hunt! Grab a Scavenger Hunt activity sheet from your nearest Livingstone Shire Library to enter.

18.01.2022 LIVE STREAM Tomorrow's council meeting will be live streamed to the public via our YouTube channel from 9am. Tune in here https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCoU3OEEtsMS1Bm1nZLNrQ8A

17.01.2022 How many did you get right? Here are the answers to our #NationalRecyclingWeek 'Recycle Right Match-Up' activity sheet that we posted earlier in the week! Did you remember that the below items can't be recycled? If not, here's why...... Plastic straws are too lightweight and small to make it through the recycling sorter. Shopping receipts have harmful chemicals and are made from more than one material which are impossible to separate. Coathangers are tanglers - Materials Recovery Factories (MRF) shut down an average of 3-4 times a day to untangle materials from their equipment. Takeaway coffee cups are made of paper and plastic which can't be separated. Paper or cardboard packaging with food/oil on (burger/pizza box) because the paper can't be separated from the oils. Spray lids are made of multiple materials and have metal springs inside. Nappies, as well as being yucky and a health risk to MRF sorters also contaminate the paper recycling stream. See more

17.01.2022 JOB OPPORTUNITY Council currently has a career opportunity for an Infrastructure Project Engineer/Project Manager! For more information or to apply please head to our website: https://www.livingstone.qld.gov.au//infrastructure-project

16.01.2022 Today is your last chance to nominate an unsung hero for an Australia Day award. There are plenty of honourable people and groups in our community, don’t let their selfless contributions go unnoticed To nominate visit https://bit.ly/2EA8qN5 where you will also find tips for writing a great nomination!

16.01.2022 SUSTAINABLE SATURDAY Want to learn how to become a conscious consumer, with practical tips on how to declutter your wardrobe and reuse or dispose of unwanted items responsibly? Spaces are filling up fast for next Saturday’s FREE fashion masterclass with Sally Flower from Home Sanctuary - the first Australian trained to "spark joy" in the now world-famous KonMari method!... Sat 3 Oct at 2pm. Find out more and book here: http://bit.ly/decluttermasterclass #garagesaletrail #KonMari #mariekondo #declutter #farewellfastfashion #secondhandfirst #masterclass #trailtutorials #sustainablefashion #consciousconsumer

16.01.2022 An Advice Bushfire Warning Level is still current for the fire at Nerimbera. Please stay informed via the QFES page or Council’s disaster dashboard. https://disaster.livingstone.qld.gov.au/

15.01.2022 As 2020 draws to a close, we hope you enjoy this montage on what’s been happening within Council and throughout our community over the past 12 months. Despite the year we’ve all had, it’s important to celebrate the positive milestones, events, projects and wonderful people who make Livingstone Shire the wonderful community it is! Happy Holidays to all!

15.01.2022 Queensland Fire and Emergency Services - QFES have released a Bushfire Warning for the ADELAIDE PARK vegetation fire: Queensland Fire and Emergency Services (QFES) crews are on scene at a vegetation fire burning on Adelaide Park Road, near the intersection of Adelaide Park Road and Crannys Road, Adelaide Park. This vegetation fire broke out earlier today and is posing no threat to property at this time. Firefighters are working to contain the blaze. Smoke is travelling across Adelaide Park Road and the surrounding area. Residents are asked to close windows and doors and if suffering from a respiratory condition, keep medications close by. Motorists should drive with caution and to conditions. If residents are concerned their property is under threat, they are advised to call Triple Zero (000) immediately.

14.01.2022 Weekends are for exploring the beauty of our shire! Hedlow Creek, Lake Mary

14.01.2022 We wonder if Martha May Whovier will lend us all one of these? It would certainly make the Christmas light decorating that little bit easier! Already got your lights up? Be sure to enter our Light Up Livingstone Christmas Light Competition! ... If you’re worried that a photo won’t do your decorations justice, we’ve now included the option to submit a video Jingle all the way to the entry form here https://www.livingstone.qld.gov.au/light-livingstone

13.01.2022 Here's a few happy snaps from Sunday's Get Ready Day at Beaman Park featuring Council's newest disaster awareness crusader, Resilient Ricki! For more info on getting prepared this storm season, visit Council's Disaster Dashboard at https://disaster.livingstone.qld.gov.au/

13.01.2022 Our Connect & Embrace Nature Photography Competition is the perfect opportunity to get the kids amongst our beautiful natural environments we are lucky enough to have in Livingstone Shire during the school holidays Children can enter our Junior Category (17 yrs and under) for their chance to win a $300 Keppel Cash Card for the winning photo and $100 for runner up! More information and entry forms here: https://bit.ly/3iHmNO9

12.01.2022 These Emus have gone walkabout in Emu Park! If you need to get the kids out of the house these school holidays, how about taking them on the Emu Park Historical Trail and finding the twenty locations where the Emus have stopped for a rest in Emu Park CBD? There's interesting historical information about Emu Park to learn along the way Exercise Adventure... Learning Great photo opportunities See more

12.01.2022 JOB OPPORTUNITIES Time for a change? Council is currently recruiting for: Communications and Marketing Officer Labourer... Trades Assistant Painter For more information or to apply please head to our website https://bit.ly/3iKlcqQ

12.01.2022 ON TODAY! Keep the kids entertained at our Get Ready Day in Beaman Park today from 9am to 1pm! This free, fun family day will have a number of exciting activities; emergency service demonstrations, agency displays, lucky door prizes and tours of the hub (tour bookings essential - getreadyday.eventbrite.com.au)! And the best part...you will learn how to get ready and be prepared for the upcoming severe weather season. ... Head along with the whole family and don't forget to say hello to our disaster crusader, Resilient Ricki!

11.01.2022 Have you got your tickets to the Central QLD Crowd Round Innovation Unconference in Yeppoon from 23-25 October 2020? It's not too late but EARLY BIRD tickets are only available until the end of September! Learn more and register here to meet, connect, share and learn : https://www.crowdround.com.au/oct-2020-registration

11.01.2022 Need ideas on how to keep the kids entertained these school holidays? Get them to grab their scooters and skateboards and head to The Caves skate park! It's even got new shade!

10.01.2022 Shopping local supports locals and shopping doesn’t get more local than buying from your neighbours on the Garage Sale Trail this weekend! It helps them declutter, you save money and the planet by reducing landfill. Find out what your neighbours are selling online or the location of their garage sale at https://www.garagesaletrail.com.au/Livingstone

10.01.2022 Please be advised that Council's offices will be closed from 12pm Thursday, 24 December 2020 and will reopen at 9am Monday, 4 January 2021. For urgent matters, please call 4913 5000.

09.01.2022 Be like Owen! Owen Harris was nominated for the Young Citizen of the Year at our 2020 Australia Day Awards for his passion to help the local environment by cleaning up wherever he goes, volunteering with the local Landcare Group and fundraising over $6000 for the Australia Zoo Wildlife Warriors Program. Do you know someone like Owen who is well-deserving of a being nominated for an award? Nominate them today at https://bit.ly/2EA8qN5... Nominations close Tuesday, 1 December 2020.

09.01.2022 A brilliant turn out at the Grom Gala Yeppoon 2020 event held by ASCI Events at the Yeppoon Skate Park, with visitors from up and down the coast attending. A big thank you to everyone who attended and for the boys from ASCI!

09.01.2022 Join the Capricorn Coast Food Trail! The joint project between Livingstone Shire Council and Capricorn Enterprise endeavors to highlight the large portion of fresh local produce within the Capricorn Coast region! The project aims to encourage dialogue and facilitate the formation of networking groups with farmers, retailers and the hospitality industry.... The development of the food trail will encourage visitors and local residents to tour, explore, and stay longer in the region, all while building upon the regions current food tourism industry in developing community awareness of, and pride in, local culinary cultures To apply or for more information head to: https://getinvolved.livingstone.qld.gov.au/2020-lsc-agricul

08.01.2022 The first Community Voice Panel meeting for the Planning and Strategic Infrastructure group was held at The Hub yesterday! The introduction of the Community Voice Panels will enable Council to capture ideas and topics with input from a broad cross-section of residents, after expressions of interest were sought from all members of the Shire earlier this year. The seven panels are aimed at offering the community the opportunity to help shape Council policies, programmes and... services and include people working in industries including the environment, the business sector and tourism. Pictured from left, Brett Heat, Jo McLennan, Dave Mazzaferri, Arthur Hunt, Lorelle Campbell, Prof Tracey Flenady, Denis Ratcliffe, Pam Purton, Cr Nigel Hutton and Patrick Sheehan.

08.01.2022 SUSTAINABLE SATURDAY Do your food scraps go straight in the bin? Food waste makes up over one-third of household waste and almost half of all waste to landfill. In the landfill environment, this food waste produces methane, a greenhouse gas that is 25 times stronger than carbon dioxide at trapping heat in the atmosphere ... You can help reduce food waste by: Looking in the pantry and fridge before shopping and sticking to a shopping list. The average household throws out $1,026 worth of food every year! Setting up a compost system, worm farm or Bokashi bucket at home. Composting is a great way to reduce the amount of food waste you send to landfill. It's also a brilliant way to get free fertiliser for the garden. Contacting your local community garden to find out if you can contribute to their composting system. Asking neighbours with chickens if they could use extra scraps. The ShareWaste app connects people who wish to recycle their kitchen scraps with their neighbours who are already composting, worm-farming or keep chickens. Freezing anything that you could eat or use at a later date. Making stocks and condiments from the parts of your food usually going in the bin. Watch and listen to what Costa Georgiadis has to say to get some great tips on composting at home!

05.01.2022 Don't forget to register for one of the two Red Bench Walks happening in Emu Park and Yeppoon tomorrow morning! Wear something red and join Cr Lynch and Cr Eastwood in walking together to raise awareness of domestic and family violence. To register for either of the walks, visit http://livingstoneshire.eventbrite.com/... Check-in is at 6am with the walk starting from 6:30am. As a show of thanks for your commitment, you'll get a free takeaway coffee at the end of the walk.

04.01.2022 The Kraken is calling! Keep the kids cool on this hot and sunny Sunday at the Keppel Kraken Then head to one of the ice cream parlours to top off the day!

04.01.2022 Yeppoon, you're looking fabulous today! Our school holiday visitors won't ever want to leave!

03.01.2022 Take time for your mental health during Queensland Mental Health Week and enjoy a beautiful view over Yeppoon Main Beach whilst moving your body at our Sunrise Yoga session with local Shelly McArdle Friday, 16 October 2020, 7-8AM It’s FREE but numbers are limited so register today: https://www.facebook.com/events/2382470752062301 ... #QMHW #TakeTime #WellnessAtTheCoast

03.01.2022 Meet Livingstone's very own Disaster Crusader 'Resilient Ricky' has flown into town to stay and keep us all safe by teaching us how to get ready for the upcoming severe weather season. You can meet Resilient Ricky in person at our annual Get Ready Day this Sunday from 9.00am - 1.00pm where you'll be able to enjoy emergency service demonstrations, tours of The Hub and much more. ... To learn more about how to get ready visit disaster.livingstone.qld.gov.au or www.getready.qld.gov.au - it's all in the preparation! Tours of The Hub can also be booked in advance at http://getreadyday.eventbrite.com.au and will include presentations by Council and CQ Amateur Radio Association.

03.01.2022 Join Prue from Indigo Gold for a Grant Writing Workshop on Thursday, 29 October 2020 at The Hub, Yeppoon from 5-8pm From a Central Queensland base, Prue’s company Indigo Gold helps community groups, not-for-profits and small to medium businesses with grant writing services. The workshop will cover:... The grants ‘industry’ and all the terminology Steps to be grant ready Managing the application process Writing a great application All the supporting documents you may need Hints for success and feedback from grantors Grant examples Q&A session ask Prue anything This is event is FREE but spots are limited so register ASAP https://grantwritingworkshopwithindigogold.eventbrite.com.au

02.01.2022 JOB OPPORTUNITIES Time for a change? Council is currently recruiting for: Purchasing Support Officer - Permanent Full Time Graduate Engineer Temporary Full Time... Assets Data Integrity Officer Temporary Full Time Business Administration Trainees x 4 Temporary for 12 months Civil Construction Trainee Temporary for 12 months Horticulture Trainee Temporary for 12 months Library Trainee Temporary for 12 months Local Laws Trainee Temporary for 12 months For more information or to apply please head to our website https://bit.ly/3iKlcqQ

01.01.2022 Have you checked the Resident Reach webpage for your locality recently? Our Resident Reach webpages give you the opportunity to stay up to date with Council information and provide a platform to hear your ideas, stories and aspirations without having to wait for a meeting in your locality. There may be surveys specific to your locality that you aren’t aware of so it’s worth checking in regularly! ... You can find your dedicated locality webpage at this link https://getinvolved.livingstone.qld.gov.au/resident-reach-l

01.01.2022 CLOSING SOON Round 4 of the Regional Arts Development Fund is closing this Sunday! If you have a great idea for an arts project but need funding to get it off the ground make sure you check out our web page to apply https://bit.ly/3d42EQq