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FEBRUARY 2012 - ISSUE 41
GLADSTONE REGIONAL COUNCIL COMMUNITY NEWSLETTER
Gladstone Regional Council Phone 497
0 0700 Fax 4975 8500 Email [email protected]
Cheryl Wickes named Citizen of the Year
Agnes Water resident Cheryl Wickes
is the Gladstone Region's 2012
Australia Day Citizen of the Year.
Gladstone Mayor Gail Sellers said
the prestigious award recognised
Ms Wickes’ tireless community
dedication and her devotion to freely
give her time and efforts.
Citizen of the Year Award
Cheryl Wickes
Gladstone Entertainment Centre.
Ms Wickes
on January
of guests at
Day Awards
accepted the award
25 before hundreds
the region’s Australia
ceremony held at the
Ms Wickes oversaw improvements to the club, enabling it to now host
junior and senior netball, rugby league and AFL competitions.
She also attends the Agnes Water Intra-agency meetings for local
organisations, offering support to the Agnes Water Men’s Shed and
Community Garden.
As the owner/editor of the Coastal Rag, she endeavours to bring the
community together to promote the people, places and lifestyle of the
Discovery Coast.
“Ms Wickes has demonstrated a continual commitment to community
assistance from participation in fundraising through to coordinating
support for groups,” Cr Sellers said.
“This award is small recognition of the vast contributions that Ms
Wickes has made within our Region,” Cr Sellers said.
“The calibre of nominees for the 2012 awards was outstanding and we
congratulate all nominees who, as individuals, have made outstanding
contributions to our community."
“Her ongoing community commitment has provided valuable support
to the Seventeen Seventy and Agnes Water areas and has helped
enhance the township’s growth and development.”
The 2012 Australia Day Young Citizen of the Year Award was presented
to 17-year-old Talia Galbraith.
Ms Wickes has been on the committee of various community groups,
is a member of the Lions Club board and is current president of the
Agnes Water Surf Life Saving Club and the Captain Cook 1770 Festival.
She has been involved with the Disaster Management Group, was
instrumental in resurrecting the Agnes Water Triathlon and has held
several Discovery Coast Tourism and Commerce Incorporated
executive positions.
As part of the Discovery Coast Sport and Recreation Club committee,
Ms Galbraith actively participates in all educational areas, from
academia to culture and sport, and shows dedication and commitment
in all of her various pursuits.
“Overall, there were 37 nominees across the eight Australia Day award
categories, which is testament to the strength of the community spirit
and talent throughout the Gladstone Region,” Cr Sellers said.
To see profiles on all the nominees follow the publications link at www.
gladstone.qld.gov.au.
Other Category Winners of 2012 Australia Day awards are:
Young Citizen of the
Year Award
Talia Galbraith
Senior Cultural Award
Beth Jones
Junior Cultural Award
Thomas Hooley
Young Sports Person
of the Year
Hannah Lowry
Senior Sports Person
of the Year
Lewis Marshall
Sports Official of the
Year
Julie Maeyke
Community Event
of the Year
2011 Mount Larcom
Show
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IN THIS ISSUE
2
Mayor's
Message
3
Marina bridge
closure nears
4
Agnes centre
opens doors
8-9
Year of Cycling
schedule
Visit Council’s Website - www.gladstone.qld.gov.au
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Council Contacts
All mail to: PO Box 29 Gladstone DC Qld 4680
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 4970 0700
Fax: 4975 8500
A/Hrs Emergency Phone: 4979 1134
Office Locations
Gladstone Office
101 Goondoon Street, Gladstone Qld 4680
Calliope Office
5 Don Cameron Drive, Calliope Qld 4680
Miriam Vale Office
36 Roe Street, Miriam Vale Qld 4677
FACILITIES
FACILITIES (Cont.)
FACILITIES (Cont.)
LIBRARIES
Gladstone Regional Art
Gallery & Museum
Cnr Goondoon & Bramston Sts
Gladstone Qld 4680
Telephone: (07) 4976 6766
Discovery Coast Community Care
36 Roe Street, Miriam Vale 4677
Agnes Water Rural Transaction Centre
3 Captain Cook Drive,
Agnes Water Qld 4677
Telephone: (07) 4902 1515
Agnes Water Library
3 Captain Cook Drive, Agnes Water Qld 4677
Telephone (07) 4902 1501
Gladstone Entertainment Centre
58 Goondoon Street, Gladstone Qld 4680
Telephone: (07) 4972 2822
Community Advisory Service
142 Goondoon St, Gladstone Qld 4680
Telephone: (07) 4976 6300
Discovery Coast Community
Health Service
Rafting Ground Road, Agnes Water 4677
Telephone: (07) 4902 1100
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Tondoon Botanic Gardens
Glenlyon Road, Gladstone Qld 4680
Telephone: (07) 4971 4444
Boyne Tannum Community
Centre & Library
Cnr Wyndham and Hayes Ave,
Boyne Island Qld 4680
Telephone: (07) 4971 9700
Mt Larcom Rural Transaction
Centre/ Library
47 Raglan St,
Mount Larcom Qld 4695
Telephone: (07) 4975 1205
GLADSTONE REGIONAL COUNCIL
AQUATIC CENTRES
Gladstone Aquatic Centre
60 Tank Street,
Gladstone Qld 4680
Telephone: (07) 4972 6822
Calliope Pool
Stirrat Street, Calliope
Phone: (07) 4975 6455
Mount Larcom Pool
Narrows Road, Mt Larcom
Phone: (07) 4975 1185
Gladstone City Library
39 Goondoon Street,
Gladstone Qld 4680
Telephone: (07) 4976 6400
Calliope Library
5 Don Cameron Drive,
Calliope Qld 4680
Telephone: (07) 4975 8105
Miriam Vale Library
34 Roe Street,
Miriam Vale Qld 4677
Telephone: (07) 4974 6241
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Council meetings
QCLNG Porject Director David Craft (from left), Cr Matt Burnett and QGC Interface Manager - QCLNG Midstream
Randall Byram look over plans for the Port Access Road intersection.
Council and QGC drive ahead road funding
Gladstone Regional Council and QGC Pty
Limited, developer of the Queensland Curtis LNG
Project, have signed a $9 million milestone road
infrastructure agreement covering roads used by
project traffic.
The agreement includes the provision of a $7.6
million bond for reinstatement of roads after
project use and the upgrade of Targinnie Road.
It also includes a further $1.2 million to cover
added wear and tear on GRC-controlled roads
from project traffic
In addition to the agreement, QGC will also
fund a $3m upgrade of the Port Access Road
intersection with Glenlyon Street, to comply
with a Department of Transport and Main Roads
requirements.
There are significant costly infrastructure
relocations involved and Council will be the
contractor for the roadworks component.
Council's Infrastructure Services portfolio
spokesperson Councillor Matt Burnett said the
agreement was the first of its kind signed between
a Council and any LNG proponent following State
approval of the QGC project 18 months ago.
"It is a major element of the Road Use Management
Plan being developed by QGC that details its
project road use requirements and impacts.
“Council is pleased to have signed this agreement
and commend QGC for working with us to ensure
those roads impacted can be properly maintained
with no cost to ratepayers," Cr Burnett said.
"QGC has taken a commonsense approach and in
keeping with its commitments to manage project
impacts, we have advised the Coordinator General
of the successful completion of this condition.
We now look forward to continuing to work with
QGC on a co-operative basis.”
Work on the upgrade of Targinnie Road and Port
Access Road intersection has commenced.
QCLNG Project Director David Craft said the road
agreement was the first signed by QGC in the
QCLNG footprint area and others were currently
being completed.
"We know our project has impacts on things
such as roads and as a long-term member of the
community we are keen to ensure that impacts
are reduced as much as possible," Mr Craft said.
"This investment is in addition to our overall $150
million social impact management plan which is
being rolled out from Gladstone to the gas fields to
ensure residents' lives are enhanced and impacts
on everyday circumstances are minimised."
Maintenance work to close Gladstone Marina Bridge
Essential maintenance works
will result in the closure of the
Gladstone Marina bridge from
February 13 to 19.
Gladstone Regional Council's
Infrastructure
portfolio
spokesperson Councillor Matt
Burnett said the closure would
affect pedestrian and vehicular
traffic for the seven-day period,
but vessels would not be
affected.
"Vessel operators will still be
able to call and request access
throughout the work," Cr Burnett
said. "Access to the marina will
be available to motorists and
pedestrians via the alternative
route along Hanson Road and
Bryan Jordan Drive."
The closure has been scheduled
between CQUniversity's exam
week and orientation week to
reduce the inconvenience to
students and staff.
Signage will be put in place
prior to the closure to remind
residents of the impending
works.
People keen to receive updates
prior and during the works are
asked to make the request via
email to [email protected].
gov.au
All contact details should be
included in the email.
Did you know that residents
are welcome to view Gladstone
Regional Council’s meetings?
The meetings are held at the
Gladstone Administration Centre
boardroom, 101 Goondoon
Street, from 9am on the first
and third Tuesday of the month.
Upcoming meetings are February
7, February 21, March 6 and
March 20. A list of agenda
items is available from Council's
website www.gladstone.qld.
gov.au (follow the 'Meetings &
Minutes' tab under 'Quicklinks')
at 5.00pm the Friday prior to the
meeting.
Website for volunteers
Gladstone Region Volunteering is
an online volunteer recruitment
website that links residents
to organisations in need of
volunteers. Residents can
search what volunteer positions
are available or nominate
themselves for future roles by
visiting Council's website www.
gladstone.qld.gov.au and follow
the volunteering link under
'Community Support'.
Road reports
Don’t forget to log on to
Council’s website at www.
gladstone.qld.gov.au if you
want to find out the latest road
condition report. If you come
across flood water or would
like to report road conditions
for uploading to the site, please
phone our Call Centre 24 hours
a day on 4979 1134 or any of
Council's administration centres.
Access services at BTCC
Residents living or visiting the
Boyne Island and Tannum Sands
communities can take advantage
of the services offered at the
Boyne Tannum Community
Centre and Library. Located at
the corner of Wyndham and
Hayes Avenues, the BTCC offers
access to Centrelink via a fax,
free public access computers
seven days a week and access
to most other Council services
via the customer service counter.
Phone 4971 9700.
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Briefly
Change of address
Did you know that you can notify
several Council services of your
change of residential and/or
mailing address by filling out just
one form? Council cannot change
addresses over the phone, but you
can get the form by visiting our
website at www.gladstone.qld.
gov.au and clicking on the 'About
Council', then 'Finance' and choose
the 'Change of Address Form'.
Welcome morning tea
Welcome to Gladstone Morning
Teas are held at Tondoon Botanic
Gardens between 10am and
noon on the first Thursday of
every month, except in April 2012
when it will be held on the 15th.
This initiative aims to provide
newcomers with an opportunity to
meet new people and local service
providers. Information resources
are handed out at the morning
teas. For further information please
contact either Andrea or Luis on
4976 6300.
Home Library Services
The Gladstone City Library provides
a Home Library Service to residents
of Gladstone, Boyne Island,
Tannum Sands and Calliope, as well
as residents on sealed roads in the
Beecher, Beecher Forest, Wurdong
Heights, Benaraby, Pacific Ranch
and River Ranch areas. The Home
Library Service caters to the needs
of residents who are unable to visit
the library due to medical, physical,
or other special reasons. For more
information or to determine whether
or not you might be eligible for this
service, please contact Gladstone
City Library on 4976 6400.
Update pet details
Council is asking residents to
keep their pet ownership details
up to date to ensure pets can be
reunited in the event they stray.
Council also reminds pet owners
they are obliged under Queensland
legislation to complete a Change
to Pet Ownership Form if they sell
or give away an animal. Phone
4976 6972 for further information
or visit Council's website at www.
gladstone.qld.gov.au
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Agnes Water Community Centre opens
Residents have welcomed the new Agnes Water
Community Centre with strong patronage since
its December opening.
Council's Community Services portfolio
spokesperson Councillor Maxine Brushe said the
Discovery Coast community had been strongly
utilising services and facilities at the new location.
The 71 Springs Road centre, adjacent to Agnes
Water Museum, provides a community facility
equipped with library, a Rural Transaction Centre
and will soon include the Visitor Information
Centre.
“There has been a slight delay in moving the
Information Centre but when the transition is
made it will further enhance services at the new
centre,” Cr Brushe said.
Residents can access Council services via the
Rural Transaction Centre which also provides
Queensland Government, Centrelink, Medicare
and Australian Taxation Office services.
“Feedback has indicated residents have been
extremely appreciative of the extra space,
additional car parks and user-friendly layout of
the centre,” Cr Brushe said.
“New seating for the Rural Transaction Centre will
be an attractive addition to the complex and will
provide a comfortable area for residents awaiting
transaction services.
Staff are well settled in at the new complex and
the library is proving to be very well used.”
The expanded Agnes Water Library provides a
wider collection of resources for library users,
including great computer access, free Wi-Fi,
longer opening hours and more seating areas.
“The design has also incorporated a large outdoor
area off the library which has enabled staff to host
art and craft activities for the school holidays,” Cr
Brushe said.
Rebecca Datton, Ava Mayne and Madison Ham enjoy
reading at the Agnes Water Community Centre.
New library operating times are Monday to
Friday from 9am to 5pm (closed 1pm to 2pm)
and Saturday from 9am to noon.
Desalination plant gears up for final stages
With the turtle nesting season almost over,
Council's contractor TRILITY is gearing up to
complete the final stages of the Agnes Water
desalination plant.
Beach works ceased during the turtle nesting
season but will resume in early March.
Council's Director of Infrastructure Services
Paul Keech said TRILITY focused its attention on
works outside the turtle nesting area during the
early summer period, including the pump station
and treatment plant.
"We've progressed with the construction of
the pump station; the pump and pipework at
the pump station; supports; installed a roof;
completed the discharge pipe interconnections;
and the electrical installation," he said.
"The inlet pump station concrete work is now 95
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per cent complete, with connecting to the inlet
pipe and ocean still outstanding."
Commissioning of the pump station is expected
to begin early in this month.
Mr Keech said work on the desalination plant,
located on the western side of Springs Road,
had progressed with the trade waste discharge
pipeline completed and some final minor works
scheduled from this month.
He said that commissioning of the treatment plant
would commence upon completion of the pump
station.
In the meantime, Council is finishing the access
road to the Agnes Waste Water Treatment Plant,
situated off Streeter Street, in preparation for
construction of the treatment plant.
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Lodge an event
Does your not-for-profit or
community organisation have
an upcoming event? Don't forget
you can lodge an event on
Council's community calendar
by clicking on the calendar link
on our webpage and follow the
prompts. Visit www.gladstone.
qld.gov.au
Gladstone District Dirtriders Club Race Secretary Julie Maeyke and Prue Maeyke pictured with Councillor
Graham McDonald and Council's Sport and Recreation Coordinator Steve Bankier.
Sporting groups share in Council grants
The Gladstone District Dirtriders Club (GDDC) will
soon start construction on new amenities, thanks
to an $81,000 Council grant.
Council awarded the grant under the 2011 Facility
Assistance Grant Program (FAGP) to assist the
club build new toilet and shower facilities adjacent
to the canteen at its Benaraby racing complex.
Race secretary Julie Maeyke said the GDDC was
thrilled to receive the funding from Council so it
could ensure its facilities were of an adequate
standard to host events which would attract
motocross riders from all around Queensland.
"Gladstone Dirtriders will host a number of events
in 2012 and beyond, which will not only promote
our club but bring visitors to the Gladstone
Region," Mrs Maeyke said.
"Gladstone Dirtriders is working closely with the
other clubs at Benaraby Motorsportz Complex
to create a functional multi-use facility and the
improvement of our facilities will enable us to
develop the complex into one of Queensland's
premiere motor sports facility."
Mrs Maeyke said the new shower and toilet block
could be utilised by the drag, auto, trail and fourwheel drive clubs at Benaraby and would also
allow them to host major events.
Parks and Recreation portfolio spokesperson
Councillor Graham McDonald said six projects
were awarded a total of $200,000 under the 2011
FAGP to put towards infrastructure additions and
upgrades or the purchase of major equipment.
Council also announced the Round One recipients
of the 2011/12 Club Development Grant program.
Cr McDonald said a further $5,890 was provided
from this program, which offered small grants
of up to $1200 for the purchase of equipment,
planning, undertaking training and initiatives
aimed at encouraging participation.
The CDG is split into two rounds each financial
year, offering up to $12,500 each round.
Successful FAGP applicants were:
Club/Association
Purpose of Grant
Amount Received
Gladstone District Dirtriders Club
Toilet and shower facilities
$81,000.00
Wallaby Senior Rugby League Football Club
Construct second field
$49,589.77
Miriam Vale Golf Club
Purchase greens mower
$27,645.46
Meteors Sports Club
Field improvements
$25,076.48
Boyne Tannum Cricket Club
Purchase ride on mower
$10,909.09
Miriam Vale Magpies Junior Rugby League
Electronic scoreboard and timer
$5,779.20
Club/Association
Purpose of Grant
Amount Received
Wallaby Senior Rugby League Football Club
Membership database and card printer
Successful CDG applicants were:
$1,200
Baffle Creek Sport & Recreation Association Purchase audio visual equipment
$1,200
Tannum Sands Tennis Association
Concept landscape plan
$1,200
Gladstone Netball Association
Training coaches, umpires and officials
$1,200
Agnes Water 1770 Little Athletics
Computer purchase
$1,090
For more information on Council's Sport and Recreation grants visit our website www.gladstone.qld.gov.au and
follow the 'Grants & Sponsorship' link under the 'Community Support' tab or follow the 'Sports & Fitness' link under
the 'Recreation and Culture' tab.
Lost and found pets
Have you lost or found a pet?
Did you know that you can
register your lost or found pet at
Council’s website free of charge?
Simply visit www.gladstone.qld.
gov.au and follow the 'Animals
and Environment' link from the
home page.
Funding submission
Do you need assistance with
putting together a funding
submission for your not-for-profit
community group? Gladstone
Regional Council's Community
Development Officer is available
to help. Contact Andrea
Hughes on 4976 6358 or email
[email protected]
RSS feed
Want to keep up to date with the
latest Gladstone Regional Council
news? Create a link to Council's
RSS feed by clicking on the icon
on Council's web site home page.
Visit www.gladstone.qld.gov.au
Food for thought
•It won't be too long before new
post boxes are installed at the
Mt Larcom Rural Transaction
Centre Australia Post Office
because of the current 221
boxes, just seven medium and
five small post boxes remain
vacant!
•Storytelling at the Gladstone
Regional Libraries is
becoming increasing popular.
In December, the small Mt
Larcom Library alone hosted
42 children at its storytelling
sessions and the Christmas
craft activities attacted 36
children over a fortnight.
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Residents recycle more than 40kg of mobile phones
More than 40kg of old mobile phones and
accessories were recycled through Council
MobileMuster collection boxes between July
and December 2011.
Environment and Regulation portfolio
spokesperson Councillor Col Chapman
congratulated residents on the recycling
effort, a 54 per cent increase on the amount
collected in the last financial year.
Recently Council set up MobileMuster
collection boxes at its Rural Transaction
Centres in addition to existing facilities at
Council offices and libraries.
for every two mobile phones recycled by
January 31.
Cr Chapman said Council had arranged a
collection pick up in late January to allow
residents to contribute to this program after
Christmas.
“The amount collected is still being finalised
but residents should be commended on their
participation in making the start of 2012
brighter for others.”
Council has MobileMuster collection boxes
located at its Boyne Island, Calliope and
Gladstone libraries, Calliope Miriam Vale and
Gladstone offices, the Gladstone Community
Advisory Service, Agnes Water and Mount
Larcom Rural Transaction Centres, Benaraby
Landfill, Gladstone Waste Management
Centre and Tondoon Botanic Gardens Visitor
Information Centre.
“In 2010-11 Council recorded 26kg of
donated mobile phones, batteries and
accessories collected through MobileMuster
boxes,” Cr Chapman said.
“The expansion of this recycling program
to include Council’s Rural Transaction
Centres has now made it easier for residents
throughout the Region to participate.”
Cr Chapman said mobile phones contained
small amounts of substances which could
be potentially hazardous to the environment if
not handled correctly.
“Recycling of mobile phones is strongly
encouraged as they are almost 100 per cent
recyclable but not biodegradable,” he said.
“Under the MobileMuster program, no
mobiles are sold for reuse with everything
dismantled and recycled for raw materials.”
As a Christmas initiative, MobileMuster
supported Oxfam Unwrapped which provides
a chicken to a family living in poverty in Laos
Heather Richards encourages residents to keep recycling old mobile phones through Council’s
MobileMuster collection bins.
Council adopts State of the
Gladstone Region Report
The Gladstone Region's environment, economy and society were
placed under the microscope when Gladstone Regional Council
adopted the inaugural State of the Gladstone Region Report.
The report, adopted as part of Council's Annual Report, was
written by the Gladstone Region Community Plan Reference
Groups, who have been charged with implementing the longterm Community Plan.
The report offers a snapshot of each of the Gladstone Region
Environmental Advisory Network (GREAN), Gladstone Region
Economic Partnership (GREP) and Gladstone Region Community
Development Committee (GRCDC) achievements to date and the future direction they
have set.
Each of the bodies has been charged with the task of achieving the community's vision of being
the region of choice, renowned for offering balance between community well-being, environmental
protection, industry and commerce.
A copy of the report is available for viewing online via Council’s website www.gladstone.qld.gov.au.
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Stacey to provide
free legal advice
Council has welcomed Stacey
O'Gorman to its Gladstone Regional
Community Legal Program.
Stacey is available for face to face
or phone appointments to provide
quality legal advice and information to
the public on a wide range of issues.
Client privacy and confidentiality is
assured.
Appointments for this free service
are essential and are available from
Monday to Thursday.
To make an appointment or obtain
additional
information
phone
Council's Community Advisory
Service on 4976 6300 or visit its
office at 142 Goondoon Street,
Gladstone.
SUNfest
showcased
to the region
The annual Rio Tinto Alcan SUNfest Showcase was
the coolest place to be on January 20 with youth
from around the Gladstone Region keeping family
and friends entertained with a line-up of dance,
theatre, song and displays art and craft.
Gladstone Regional Council’s Community Services
portfolio spokesperson Councillor Maxine Brushe
congratulated everyone involved in the event, held
at the Gladstone Entertainment Centre, which
showcased the creations and learnings of youth
who attended SUNfest youth activities during
January.
Frea Blandford,12, Faith Bates, 12, and
Caitlin King 12, learn how to “Design
l
and Decorate” with local artist Bery
Wood.
Rosemary Anderson helps assist Fabio
Kleynhans, 12,
and Ben Nugent, 13, with their Harb
our Festival Float
designs as part of SUNfest 2012
“The showcase was an opportunity for our SUNfest
participants to exhibit their talents and all that they
had learnt and had a chance to create during the
preceding two weeks of SUNfest youth fun and
action,” Cr Brushe said.
“We clearly have a lot of talented and creative young
people living in the Gladstone Region."
Highlights of the night included singing and dancing
from Glee workshop participants; skits from circus
skills and acting workshop participants; displays
from the paper mache fish workshop; presentations
from the Hippy Bliss, Design & Decorate and Self As
Art workshops and a Flash Mob in the entertainment
centre foyer prior to the Showcase opening.
Cr Brushe said the Showcase was the "icing on
the cake" for SUNfest, which is held for a fortnight
in January to encourage youth participation and
learning through a range of sport, recreation, art
and craft, performing arts and cultural activities.
Gladstone Clay Target Clu
b vice president Brett
Kelly
shows Gladstone's Nathan
Newman the finer points
of the
sport during the SUNfest
workshop on Januar y 9
kayla Miller,
Mic
and
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Ker
ney
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n glass
12, enjoy making their ow
s activity at
Blis
pie
Hip
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at
necklaces
the Millennium Esplanade
According to Cr Brushe, the sporting activities were
again the most popular events among teens with the
go karts, pistol shooting, clay target shooting and
laser skirmish selling out soon after tickets went on
sale in December.
"We also took more than 50 children by bus to
Agnes Water for surfing, kite surfing and kayaking.
This is the best participation we've had since
SUNfest started.
"And we had a full contingent attend the Awoonga
Headwaters Adventure where participants spent a
day canoeing, swimming and walking and learning
about the environment."
She said about 90 per cent of all tickets offered
were sold in the 54 activities offered in two age
groups - 12 to 17 years and 9-11 years.
Cr Brushe said Council thanked youth
representatives for their involvement in the planning
of SUNfest 2012 and commended Gladstone
Festivals & Events for coordinating the event on
behalf of Council.
hlan Niven, 12,
Sam Blackmore, 12 and Loc
de and ready to
mo
ion
trat
were both in concen
rmish activity held at
fire at SUNfest’s Laser Ski
Tondoon Botanic Gardens
Chelsea Webb, 10, enjoys
the Indoor
Rock Climbing at the Tannum
Sands
Fitness Centre as par t of
SUNfest 2012
Calliope paper mache fish
workshop tutor Sue Daw
with Gladstone girls (from
left) Clara Furness, 9, her
sister Lily Furness, 10, and
Kiani Cartwright, 9.
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APLNG backs Year of Cycling initiative
Gladstone residents are set to benefit February and March Events
from the 2012 Year of Cycling program,
Event
Description
Where
which was launched on January Date and Time
21 by Gladstone Regional Council, Second Sunday of Mountain bike
Cross country bike
Choice Petroleum
Gladstone PCYC and major sponsor the month, 7am
trail riding
riding
Phillip Street,
Austrlaia Pacific LNG (APLNG).
Gladstone
The program, part of Council's Healthy 1st Sunday of the Sunday morning Road rides beginners to Bunnings Centre
Active Gladstone Region (HAGR) month, 5.30am
road rides
advanced
Gladstone
project, focuses on raising bicycle
Gladstone Bicycle
Easy road ride approx
Saturday
awareness, promoting alternative uses Every Saturday
Centre 151 Auckland
30-40km.
Road
bike
or
morning,
6.00am
morning
road
of active transport and general health
St Gladstone
flat bar road bike.
ride
and well-being among residents.
Ride To Work
Monthly day to
Ride from home to
APLNG has backed the program to Last Wednesday
of
Month
Day
encourage
bike
use
work
the tune of $30,000 with 50 per cent
going to the PCYC's Year of Cycling Ongoing
Donate your old Donate bikes for use
Gladstone Aquatic
initiatives and the remainder towards
bike
Centre
Council's commitments to the Ongoing
Men's Shed
Repairing of old Repair bikes for active
program.
bikes
after school initiative
Mayor Gail Sellers commended
BMX come and
Come and try BMX
Harbour City BMX
APLNG for its commitment to backing 26/02/12
9.00am - 12 noon try
track
the year-long program which aims
Learn to fix and maintain Women's Health
Ladies Only
at promoting health and wellbeing 04/03/12
your bike for Ladies Only Centre
Fix your bike
among the community through safe
workshops
cycling.
Gladstone Show
Chaplaincy road Distance event to
APLNG CEO Page Maxson said the 03/03/12
Grounds
ride Junior Bike support Gladstone
funding commitment meant the
Chaplaincy
Challenge
program could include a strong safety
influence, including sessions run by 21/03/12
Many Peaks to
Chaplaincy road Road event to support
the PCYC that focus on bicycle helmet
Gladstone Chaplaincy
Marina
ride Tour De
and bicycle maintenance eduction
Chaplin
plus the many activities run by Council
National Play
Littlies try a trike
Millennium Esplanade
involving BMX training and disability 28/03/12
9.30am
12.30pm
Group
Day
Tannum Sands
programs plus trail maintenance.
Visit www.gladstone.qld.gov.au/healthyactive for more information
Water bills due to arrive in early February
There will be two notable differences for
most ratepayers who receive their water
usage notice in the mail - a price increase for
those connected to the Lake Awoonga Water
Scheme and a diagram that shows average
individual daily water usage in litres.
Finance portfolio spokesperson Councillor
Lyn Paton said the increase from $1.50
per kilolitre to $1.95 per kilolitre of water
consumed reflects an increase in the cost of
water charged to Council by the Gladstone
Area Water Board, under a pricing mechanism
8
independently received by the Queensland
Competition Authority.
Cr Paton said the charge was outlined in
Budget 2011-12 in July 2011 and published
in the Rates Booklet 2011-12 that was issued
to ratepayers, but this was the first bill to
include the increase.
She said people connected to Council's
smaller schemes would continue to pay the
same as they did in the 2010/11 Budget year.
"The notices should arrive in the mail early
this month and for the first time will include a
GLADSTONE REGIONAL COUNCIL
Contact Details
Matt Jenkins
49720007
Matt Jenkins
4972 0007
David McIntosh
49721142
Lee Baker
49726822
Lee Baker
49726822
Lee Baker
49726822
Mark Rayner
0427253321
Trisha Jackson
49791456
Carmalita
Vanderenter
0411098255
Carmalita
Vanderenter
0411098255
Debbie Flaherty
4976 6300
table that shows average daily consumption
in litres per household, as prescribed by new
state legislation," Cr Paton added.
"It also provides some usage comparisons."
She said it was important for people reading
their notices to realise that Council's billing
system issued statements in kilolitres (1000
litres) and not litres.
The due date for payment of bills is Friday,
March 2, 2012 and people who are concerned
about meeting payments are encouraged to
call Council's rates section on 4976 6999.
Old bikes for Men's Shed members to repair
Do you have an old, unused BMX bike lying around? If you do, then
the Gladstone Men's Shed wants yours!
The Men's Shed has partnered with Council's Healthy Active Gladstone
Region (HAGR) to repair old BMX bikes, as part of the 'Year of Cycling'
initiative.
Once the bikes have been repaired, 20 will be donated to the Active
After-School Communities program, so children participating in the
program can use the bikes to learn the sport of BMX.
All other repaired bikes will be donated back to the community.
The Men's Shed is a new establishment in Gladstone, providing a
place where men can meet up with like-minded blokes to build and
tinker, while sharing their knowledge and skills.
If you have an old bike you are willing to donate, please take it to the
Gladstone Aquatic Centre, 60 Tank Street, or call Council's Coordinator
Healthy Communities Lee Baker on 4972 6822.
For more information on becoming a member of the Gladstone Men's
Shed contact Mark Robinson on 0459 413 310.
Funding for repairing the donated bikes is supplied by Australia
Pacific LNG.
Mark Robinson from The Men's Shed inspects a bike for repair
Beginner training rides on offer
Gladstone cycling shop M1 Cycles are offering a number of training rides throughout
the 'Year of Cycling' with the first calendar event in February starting at 5.30am on
Sunday, February 5.
The training ride leaves the Bunnings car park on the first Sunday of every month,
and is an easy 40km ride around Gladstone that anyone could participate in.
Riders finish with a coffee from Craig's Bakery, Sun Valley Plaza.
M1 Cycles are also offering mountain bike rides on the second Sunday of each
month.
This ride meets at the Choice Petroleum on Phillip Street at 8am and takes riders
along an easy to medium ride along the 'Sunshine' track.
Healthy Active Gladstone Region Chair Mayor Gail Sellers said the training rides were
an ideal activity for those residents interested in learning more about cycling, both
on and off road.
"The rides will range in difficulty from easy tracks to the harder-paced riding but
beginners will have the added benefit in learning from the professionals," Cr Sellers
said.
If you are interested in participating in one of these training rides contact M1 Cycles,
located at 29C Tank Street, Gladstone, or phone 4972 0007.
Clean Up Australia Day - March 4
Mobilise your family and friends and make a difference to the health of our local parks,
waterways and beaches by taking part in Australia’s largest community based environmental
event: Clean Up Australia Day on Sunday, March 4. Last year more than 250 volunteers
combined to remove almost 7.5 tonnes of waste from the environment within the
Gladstone Region.
For more information or to register to take part head to the Clean Up Australia
Day website at www.cleanup.org.au or phone 1800 282 329. For more
information about Council's clean up sites phone Sustainability and Environment
Officer Heather Richards on 4971 4444.
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Ensure your sites mitigate sedimentation and erosion
Regional developers are being warned they will face fines and could
have their projects temporarily shut down if they fail to ensure their
development sites have adequate sedimentation and erosion control
in place.
The call from Planning and Development portfolio spokesperson
Councillor Craig Butler comes after a Gladstone Regional Council audit
of 16 large and small construction sites in December revealed 50% of
those inspected were in violation of pollution control requirements of
the Environmental Protect Act 1994.
“We have seen large fines and projects temporarily shut down for less
serious offences in South East Queensland, so there is no reason why
developers in Gladstone should expect to be treated differently,” Cr
Butler said.
“We have not enforced such action thus far, preferring to educate
and work with developers to comply, but, clearly, the results are
concerning so action in the future is inevitable.”
The Act provisions relate to all developers, large and small, including
builders and residents who place, expose or move soil on their sites.
He said with so much land exposed due to clearing for development,
and with summer rain likely, it was imperative that residents and
developers reviewed their practices immediately and put measures in
place if in breach of the regulations.
“Sedimentation runoff into waterways is an environmental hazard that
can be prevented or reduced with appropriate planning and control
measures put in place,” he said.
"Gladstone has some very well protected waterways, with deep
pools and riffles, clear water and abundant aquatic life that must be
protected.
“Sedimentation runoff and erosion causes excessive growth of
algae; the smothering and destruction of aquatic life; the degradation
of the natural environment; and reduces amenity and recreational
opportunity.
Tips for large subdivision sites
clear areas
• Stage the development to only
rks;
immediately prior to earthwo
or through the site
• Divert clean stormwater around
or erosion;
idity
turb
without causing increased
ter to sediment
• Divert sediment-laden stormwa
ponds;
sediment ponds
• Treat and release clean water from
t;
even
rain
a
after
le
as soon as practicab
harging from the
• Monitor quality of stormwater disc
site;
• Cover stockpiles;
r and rapidly
• Stabilise disturbed soil with cove
s;
area
stabilise completed
e environment
• Report incidents that may caus
.
nuisances or harm
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Council's strategical approaches
new planning
• Setting out high standards in
schemes;
on development
• Implementing strict conditions
approvals;
and training of
• Allocating adequate resources
enforcement
ers,
offic
ent
ssm
development asse
officers;
and promoting
• Educating development industry
good practices; and
tory/regulatory
• Strong enforcement with statu
Act and
tools under the Sustainable Planning
ings,
warn
(i.e.
Act
n
the Environmental Protectio
case
in
ion
ecut
pros
es,
notic
penalty infringement
ce).
plian
of non-com
Cr Butler said people interested in finding out more could do one or
more of the following:
• Read the section of the Act to which compliance applies:
• www.austlii.edu.au/au/legis/qld/consol_act/epa1994295/
s440zg.html
• Visit http://waterbydesign.com.au/factsheets/ which also relates
to the Gladstone Region, providing advice, checklist and tips for
developers and residents.
• Contact Council’s Operational Works Unit at (07) 4975 8414
for Council’s policies and information about the ongoing audit
program.
• Visit the Operational Works link under the “Planning and Building”
link at Council’s website www.gladstone.qld.gov.au
Tips for building sites
• Attempt to maintain the existing
topography and
drainage pattern, so to avoid cut and fill;
• Retain vegetation, particularly deep
-rooted trees,
which can lower the water table, bind
the soil, filter
nutrients, decrease run-off velocities,
and capture
sediment;
• Reduce erosion potential on site
during building
works by minimising the time that land
is left in an
exposed, unstable condition;
• Install and maintain appropri
ate erosion and
sediment controls before removing
vegetation or
otherwise disturbing soil;
• Do not stockpile soil or fill material
near a stormwater
drain or natural watercourse with
out effective
sediment control measures.
QGC rental assistance scheme for youth extended
A change to the eligibility criteria has opened
up the QGC Housing Program, a youth rental
assistance scheme, to a larger number of
potential recipients.
More than 20 young apprentices and trainees
have signed on to the $1.2 million scheme
since it was launched in August last year and,
with the income threshold having been lifted
from $36,000 per annum to $45,000, more
are expected to follow.
Funded by QGC, developer of the Queensland
Curtis LNG Project, and administered by
Gladstone Regional Council's Community
Advisory Service (CAS), the two-year
scheme provides rental assistance to
Gladstone youth aged below 25 who are
either employed fulltime or completing a full
time apprenticeship or traineeship.
Council's QGC Housing Officer Ray Chapman
said the scheme was fulfilling its purpose of
keeping young people in the region by helping
them to meet increasing rental costs.
"Many young people are finding it tough to
meet the costs of living, particularly high
rental costs, while on an apprenticeship or
trainee wage", Mr Chapman said.
"There were a number of young workers
in need of support who earned marginally
more than the previous threshold, so with the
increase in allowable income, I am expecting
many of them to now apply for assistance."
Potential candidates for the program are
invited to pre-register with Gladstone Regional
Council's Community Advisory Services by
phoning 4976 6300.
Phil honoured with top
training award
CAS Community Development Officer Andrea Hughes accepts the Christmas
donation from PB Sea-Tow and MUA representatives (from left) Capt Rory
Cumins (left), Brad Steen, Gary McCarthy and Kevin Glossop.
PB Sea-Tow employees brighten festive season
The generosity of PB Sea-Tow employees brightened the recent festive
season for a number of battling Gladstone Region families.
The employees, all Maritime Union of Australia members, pooled
together their Christmas bonuses to help Gladstone Region residents
who were doing it tough in the lead up to Christmas.
PB Sea-Tow Captain and MUA delegate Rory Cumins said the employees
had given $2000 to Gladstone Regional Council's Community Advisory
Service (CAS) for delivery to families in need, in addition to another
$2000 donated to the Gladstone Hospital children's ward.
"We were given $100 gift vouchers by the company and we, as
employees, have long adopted the policy of giving bonuses to people
who are in need - they need the money more than us," Capt Cumins
said.
"We get paid well for what we do and donating our bonuses is just our
way of giving back to the community."
Briefly
CQ councils in strategic framework
Local councils in the region
are working together to secure
Central Queensland's future
with the establishment of an
ambitious project to develop
the CQ Regional Planning &
Infrastructure Framework for the
period 2011-2031.
The project will bring together
the information councils have
collected from their communities
through preparation of community
plans, priority infrastructure
plans and revised town planning
schemes.
Federal and State Government
input and community engagement
will extend the work to develop a
framework that sets the direction
for the ongoing success of the
region.
Gladstone Mayor Gail Sellers
said the initiative recognised that
growth was best managed if all
levels of government worked
together on regional issues.
The project will be coordinated
by the CQ Local Government
Association (CQLGA) on behalf of
their member councils.
Tondoon Botanic Gardens Team
Leader Phillip Sharp has had his work
rewarded as winner of an inaugural
Queensland training award.
Phil received acknowledgement
for his hard work, dedication and
passion for his role, accepting the
Queensland Rural Industry Training
Council Award for Amenity/Lifestyle
Horticulture.
He was presented the award in front of 160
guests at a black-tie event in Brisbane on December 1.
Elizabeth Smith, Council's training provider from Horticultural
Training Pty Ltd, nominated Phil for his diligence to his studies in
2011.
Ms Smith said Phil had demonstrated "a keen commitment to his
work in horticulture, showed a maturity and responsibility in his
work, mentored staff when undertaking training and demonstrated
close industry and community ties through his work and
involvement out of hours".
Phil commenced work with the former Gladstone City Council in
2000 at the Tondoon Botanic Gardens as a horticulture trainee.
Since then, he has completed a Certificate III in Horticulture
(Parks and Gardens), a Certificate IV in Horticulture and taken on
the role of team leader, where he is responsible for the upkeep,
maintenance and development of the Gardens in conjunction with
the curator.
Phil said winning the award was recognition for his study and
achievements.
"My kids would say to me that if they had to do their homework
then so should I," Phil laughed.
"It was good to show them (my kids) that hard work pays off.”
Phil's passion for the Gardens is evidenced by his work ethic and
involvement in community events hosted at the Gardens, outside
his normal hours of duty.
He is always ready to lend a hand at events to ensure they run as
smoothly as possible.
"I would love to make it (the Gardens) a nationally recognised
Garden, not just scientifically, but aesthetically too," he said.
Phil has now set his sights on further studies in design and
landscape architecture.
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LAMP building bridges of social
integration across community
The Gladstone Region is increasingly
becoming culturally diverse, a facet of
the community which will grow even
more pronounced throughout 2012.
To meet the needs of a changing
population, and those of newcomers
to the region, Gladstone Region
Council is working with key
stakeholders to deliver the Local Area
Multicultural Partnership (LAMP)
program.
The program is designed to enhance
community connection between
newcomers to the region and
established Gladstone residents,
using the Welcome-SettlementIntegration (WSI) strategy.
Among those helping to deliver
the strategy are the Intercultural
Reference Group, the industry and
education service sectors, as well as
various support groups.
Councillor Rick Hansen said the
need for the program was evidenced
by Australian Bureau of Statistics
Census 2006 figures.
"The 2006 census revealed that 40
per cent of the Gladstone Region
population had emigrated from
overseas or had family members who
Diversity celebrated
and discussed
did," Cr Hansen said.
"The 2012 Census results, to be
released in May, will provide us with
an updated picture of our region's
cultural diversity which is growing
increasingly rich as our population
builds."
Among the most popular vehicles for
implementing the WSI strategy are
the monthly Welcome to Gladstone
Morning Tea events which will be
supplemented this year by a series
of information sessions for new
residents will be also held on a regular
basis.
Council also provides assistance to the
Gladstone Multicultural Association
Inc (GMAI) inclusion support program
which helps families from culturally
and linguistically diverse backgrounds
access education services including
kindergarten, playgroups and primary
schools.
To further assist minority newcomers
to the region, Council's key partner
Welcoming Intercultural Neighbours
(WIN) will host its Annual Multicultural
Forum, featuring high calibre
speakers, in June.
Community leaders from the Gladstone Region's various
culturally and linguistically diverse groups gathered at
the recent Celebrating Cultural Diversity Meeting to
learn more about Council programs, initiatives and
plans to integrate new residents into the community.
It was also an opportunity for participants to establish
new contacts with others to share similar experiences.
Pictured at the meeting are (from left) Natalia Muszkat,
Audrey Cash and Carmen Sanchez.
New schedule of pay announced for Councillors
Gladstone Region Councillors will receive a
decrease in remuneration in line with a new
pay schedule to take effect on January 1,
2012.
The new schedule, as determined in December
by the Local Government Remuneration and
Discipline Tribunal, has resulted in an initial
drop in pay for all Councillors from January 1,
followed by the phasing out of amalgamation
loading after Local Government elections are
held in March this year.
Mayor Gail Sellers said the Tribunal's decision
would take the pressure off Councillors who
have previously had to decide on their salary
levels.
"In the past it has been Council's responsibility
to establish the remuneration level within a
range set by the Tribunal," Cr Sellers said.
"This year the Tribunal has changed that
method, setting instead direct salary levels
which means Council does not have to
decide on the matter."
Under the new salary levels, the remuneration
figure for the Mayor post election will be
$130,290 from $133,060; the Deputy Mayor
$85,718 from $87,658 and Councillors
$75,432 from $77,132.
The new remuneration schedule:
2011
remuneration amalgamation
loading
2012 to election
total
remuneration
amalgamation
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2012 after election
total
remuneration
amalgamation
loading
total
Mayor
$133,800
$ 2,770
$136,570
$130,290
$2,770
$133,060
$130,290
$-
$130,290
Deputy
Mayor
$90,320
$1,940
$92,260
$85,718
$1,940
$87,658
$85,718
$ -
$85,718
Councillor $80,280
$1,700
$81,980
$75,432
$1,700
$77,132
$75,432
$-
$75,432
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Clinic Dates for
February 2012
HACC service gives mobility
to the frail, aged and
residents with a disability
SERVICE
VENUE
DAYS
Child Health Nurse
Agnes Water
February 1, 2, 8, 9, 15,
16, 22, 23 & 29
Miriam Vale
February 8
Mothers
Group
November 24
The service caters to HACC eligible residents who need transport
into Gladstone to access therapy, respite and other social needs
such as shopping or visiting friends.
Gladstone Region residents who are frail aged or have a disability
may be eligible for the Calliope Home and Community Care (HACC)
Taxi Transport Service.
Community Nurse
TBA
Community Support
Worker
Agnes Water
Monday to Thursday
Blue & White Taxis Gladstone is contracted by Council to provide
the transport, with clients able to travel from their homes directly to
the destination of their choice in the Gladstone city area and return.
Counsellor
Agnes Water
Monday to Friday
Dietician
Agnes Water
February 7
The Calliope HACC Taxi Transport Service is funded, drawing
minimal fees from service users.
Miriam Vale
February 21
Family Support Worker
Agnes Water
Monday to Friday
Podiatrist
Miriam Vale
February 1
Rosedale
February 21
Baffle Creek
February 21
Agnes Water
February 22
Agnes Water
Monday, Tuesday,
Wednesday & Friday
Miriam Vale
February 9 & 23
Baffle Creek
February 2 & 16
Agnes Water
Health Talk Feb 1 & 15
Baffle Creek
Health Talk Feb 7 & 21
Continence Workshop
Feb 9, 16 & 23
Lowmead
Health Talk Feb 20
Miriam Vale
Health Talk Feb 1 & 15
Rosedale
Health Talk Feb 7 & 13
Physiotherapist
Seniors Nurse
Access to the program takes into consideration a resident's level of
mobility, medical conditions and access to other transport options.
Assessments can be conducted by phoning Gladstone Community
Health on 4976 3130 or Community Care Access Point on 1800
600 300.
If residents are already HACC eligible or would like further information
on the service they can contact Megan Collins, at Gladstone Regional
Council's Community Advisory Service, on 4976 6315.
Turkey Beach Health Talk Feb 8 & 22
Youth Worker
Agnes Water
Monday to Friday
Please phone 4902 1100 for an appointment for these services
Calliope HACC Taxi Transport Clients enjoy their annual Christmas
Luncheon at Raglan Tavern.
Pet owners reminded not to let their dogs wander
A rapidly growing population means an
increasing number of pets are being kept in
the Gladstone Region.
on dog owners to ensure their animals were
restrained, thereby limiting the danger they
could cause.
or are underfed, poorly trained or kept in an
enclosure that is too small or insufficiently
fenced."
While the vast majority of pet owners
provide responsible care for their pets,
roaming animals remain a concern within the
community.
"A dog which rushes at, attacks or chases
a person or an animal, or bolts out in front
of traffic, could cause serious injuries or
damages, for which its owner will be liable,"
Cr Chapman said.
Cr Chapman said it was important that dogs
received regular exercise, fulfilling a vital part
of their overall welfare, as long as they were
restrained.
Wandering dogs, in particular, can be a
danger to people as well as to themselves
and other animals.
Gladstone Regional Council's Environment
and Regulation portfolio spokesperson
Councillor Col Chapman said the onus was
"It is to everyone's benefit that dogs remain
restrained at all times when in public and
properly cared for at home.
"Dogs are more likely to roam if they are
bored, unexercised, have not been de-sexed,
"Council receives many complaints from the
community regarding wandering pets and our
Local Law Enforcement Officers endeavour
to respond to all complaints regarding
unrestrained dogs. Officers will impound an
animal if it is found roaming and will issue
warnings and fines to irresponsible owners."
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arts, culture & ente
2012 Celebrate Australia Primary School Art Competition
What do the Great Barrier Reef, Uluru, flora, fauna and industry
have in common?
These are just some of the important aspects of Australia
according to the region’s young artists in the 2012 Celebrate
Australia Primary School Art Competition on display at the
Gallery/Museum until Wednesday, February 29.
The six prize-winning submissions have been reproduced as
complimentary postcards, so take the time to visit the display
and pick up your free postcard as a memento.
Congratulations to all the winners and a great big shout out of
thanks to all of the young artists contributing to the competition.
Winning entries:
Section One: Prep to Year 3
Award
Title
Artist
First Prize
Australia - In the Bush
Rowan Ward
Second
Prize
Go Australia!
Lucy Lindon
Third Prize
Get Together!
Arsheen Duggal
Highly
Mining Industry
Commended Help is Everywhere in Australia
Parrot near Sunset
Tough Broncos
Josiah Eldridge
Emilee Oliver
Connor Edgerton
Riley Barton
Section Two: Year 4 to Year 7
Australia - In the Bush by Rowan Ward Winner Section One
2012 Celebrate Australia Primary School Art Competition
Award
Title
Artist
First Prize
Majestic Tree
Angela Johnstone
Second
Prize
Aussie Cricket
Jasmine Barnes
Third Prize
Powerhouse
Liam Madsen
Highly
Aussie, Aussie, Aussie, Oi, Oi, Oi
Commended Aussie Kookaburra
Baffle Creek
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Fall in love
with a book in February
February is renowned as the month for lovers - and now it is also the month
for book lovers.
Following the success of last year's inaugural event, Gladstone Regional
Libraries will again mark Valentine's Day by hosting Library Lovers Day on
February 14.
Literature lovers can tap into the romantic atmosphere of Valentine's Day from
February 13 to February 19 when customers are encouraged to borrow a
'blind date book'.
Gladstone Regional Council Manager Library Services Peter Cramb said
library users would be encouraged to borrow a 'blind date book' from among a
selection of titles pre-chosen and pre-wrapped by library staff.
"It is hoped that, for some readers, the result will be love at first sight - or at
least first reading," Mr Cramb said.
"There will be books for adults, young adults and children, and staff will also
be handing out small giveaways."
Mr Cramb said Gladstone Region Libraries would also use Library Lovers Day
on February 14 to launch the National Year of Reading 2012 project in the
region.
The National Year of Reading 2012 is a collaborative project joining public
libraries, government, community groups, media, commercial partners and
the public to help children learn through reading and provide new sources of
inspiration for keen readers.
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GLADSTONE REGIONAL COUNCIL
Brigette Kelly
Emily Rose
Harriet Crawford-Clerke
Blake Irving
YourTutor help is available at
home for region's students
Residents are reminded that the Gladstone Regional Libraries
offer the free, live, online YourTutor homework help service
to students from Years 4 to 12, plus those attending TAFE.
Available Monday to Friday, between 4pm and 8pm, the
service offers instant, one-on-one assistance with Maths,
English, Science, research and study skills from friendly,
helpful tutors.
Community Services Portfolio spokesperson Councillor
Maxine Brushe said Council was pleased to be able
to continue to support such an “excellent service and
invaluable resource tool”.
“Students and parents alike love YourTutor because it’s a
smart way to take the stress out of schoolwork, and be
better prepared for exams and tests,” she said.
“The program has been embraced by the community,
with the feedback library staff receive from users being
overwhelmingly positive.”
YourTutor participants can access the service from a
Gladstone Regional Libraries’ computer, or on their home
PC, but must be a library member to do so.
To access YourTutor at home head to www.gladstonerc.
qld.gov.au/libraries and follow the link or phone your local
library for more information. For further information please
contact Young Peoples Librarian Sue Norris on 4976 6400.
ertainment
Gladstone Regional Ar t
Gallery & Museum
Cnr Goondoon & Bramston Sts, Gladstone.
Ph: 4976 6766
n Australian Portraits 1880 - 1960
February 11 - May 12
Bushrangers, flappers and fashion
icons all figure in Australian
Portraits 1880–1960, a major
national touring exhibition from the National
Gallery of Australia. Fifty-four portraits by 34
leading Australian artists will be on display
including Tom Roberts, George W. Lambert,
Grace Cossington Smith, Margaret Preston,
Arthur Boyd, Sidney Nolan, Russell Drysdale
and John Brack. Supported by the Gordon
Darling Foundation.
n 2012 Intercity Images
Entries close March 26
Intercity images: Saiki and
Gladstone Photographic Exchange
is an annual cultural exchange celebrating
Gladstone's Sister City relationship with Saiki
City, Japan. Residents of the Gladstone Region
are invited to submit images of the region,
its community, and environment, before
5pm, March 26, 2012. Intercity Images is
an initiative of the Gladstone Saiki Sister City
Advisory Committee and 2012 is the 10th
year of the exchange that is proudly supported
by Queensland Alumina Limited and the
Gladstone Regional Council. Entry forms are
available on Council's website or phone the
Gallery/Museum on 4976 6766.
Gladstone
Enter tainment Centre
58 Goondoon Street, Gladstone. Ph: 4972 2822
n Morning Melodies
Tuesday, February 14, 11am
The Super Supremes - This
Valentine’s day, join us for a witty
fast paced musical performance
as these three sultry sirens of soul will take
you on a journey from Diana Ross to Destiny’s
Child that satirises the inner workings of the
‘girl group’.
n Country Music Festival
Saturday and Sunday,
February 18 and 19
Get ready for the best homegrown
country in the region when the
Gladstone Country Music Club hosts the
next Country Music Festival. This is the talent
search that is a ‘Must DO’ on Gladstone’s
annual music and entertainment calendar.
n Agnes Water Blues and Roots Festival
Friday, Saturday and Sunday,
February 24, 25 and 26
More bands and a longer program
than ever before, it’s expected to
bring hundreds of fans to the Agnes Water/
Seventeen Seventy area. With a great line up
including Diesel, Band of Blue, Bondi Cigars,
Buddy Knox Blues Band, Bluesville Station,
Cleveland Blues, Mason Rack Band, Dave
Wilson plus Phil Emmanuel you are in for a
chilled three days.
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Matthew Flinders' men were the first to encounter fishermen on the
southern end of Curtis Island in 1802. Flinders' men watched from a
hidden vantage point as the Aborigines landed on the beach in their
bark canoes and unloaded their scoop fishing nets. Flinders noted "the
Curtis Island people subsisted partly on turtle, while fish appeared
plentiful and the rocky shores abounded with oysters".
Recreational fishing has been, and still is, a favourite past time in the
Gladstone region. In February 1937, the Gladstone Amateur Angling
Club was formed with 20 members. By January 1938 membership had
grown to 67. A Smoke Social marked the end of the year's activities
and the president reported that the 16 fishing trips throughout the year
yielded a total of 710 fish weighing 785 pounds (356.07kg).
Swifts Amateur Angling Club was formed in time for the Queensland
Amateur Fishing Club's 'Young Angler Competition' for all young
fishermen aged nine to 15 years. The QAFC committee expected more
than 300 entries for the event which took place in February 1952 on
the Brisbane River.
might be wise to save at least the cow to give the boys a steak to go
home with," Mr Henderson was quoted as telling The Courier Mail on
February 22, 1952.
The smaller unique clubs, who arranged competition against the
Rockhampton and Bundaberg anglers clubs, have disappeared, as has
access to some bund walls and Auckland Point Wharf. These areas
were popular for prawning and family fishing outings in the 1960s and
70s.
Fishing remains popular in the Gladstone region. Gladstone Sports
Fishing Club, Mt Larcom and District Fishing Club and Yaralla Deep
Sea Fishing Club cater for the enthusiasts, while Awoonga Dam and
the region's rivers provide excellent fishing and crabbing spots for
visitors and locals.
In March 1950, Gladstone Waterside Workers Angling Club competed
against two Rockhampton angling clubs for the 'Ashes'. Three
launches and 17 dinghies were taken to Graham's Creek for the event
and 80 fishermen took part. For the first time in Gladstone's angling
history, a visiting club (Rockhampton Waterside Workers' Angling
Club) won the 'Ashes'. Fish caught during the day comprised salmon,
trevalley, bream, cod, trumpeter, flathead, jew and whiting. The largest
fish caught was a 23lb (10.43kg) cod.
Another big event in the 1950s was a fishing carnival to celebrate
Gladstone's 100th anniversary. The prizes included a prime ox and a
fat cow. The donor of the fat cow, Mr J Henderson, a keen fisherman,
travelled up to 200miles (400km) at weekends to go fishing with
Swifts Club. "Just in case competitors have a cow of a time fishing, it
Gladstone fishermen (cc 1925), third from
left Jim Grant,
Bill Warner, Laurie Brunki. First two gentleme
n unknown.
Photo cour tesy of Beryl Nicholson colle
ction.
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t’s On
WhinaFebruary?
Council’s Community Calendar
Event
Venue
Date & Time
Event Description
Welcome to
Gladstone
Morning Tea
Tondoon Botanic Gardens
Visitor Information Centre
February 2
10am - noon
The Welcome to Gladstone Morning Tea is held
monthly and allows new comers to find out more
about what the Gladstone Region offers and also
mix with others who are new to the region. For more
information please contact 4976 6300.
General Council
Meeting
Gladstone Administration
Centre, 101 Goondoon
Street, Gladstone
February 7 & 21
From 9am
Community members are welcome to attend
Council’s General Meetings
Councillor
Community
Awareness
Sessions
Stockland Gladstone
February 18
9am - noon
Gladstone Regional Council Councillors will be on
hand to discuss any issues, topics or concerns that
residents may have.
Story Time
Miriam Vale Library
Mt Larcom Library
February 7 & 21, 9.30 -10.30am Story Time and Crafts for children aged 0 – 5 years.
No bookings are required. For more information
Wednesdays, 10 – 11am
contact your local Library. Contact details can be
Wednesdays, 11 – noon
found by visiting www.gladstone.qld.gov.au, under
Fridays, 10.30 – 11.30am
the ‘Gladstone Regional Libraries’ link.
Thursdays, 10.30 – 11.30am
Calliope Library
Fridays, 10.30 – 11.30am
Boyne Island Library,
Mt Larcom Room
February 9 & 23
11 – 11.30am
Gladstone City Library
February 10 & 24
11 – 11.30am
Learn to Swim
Gladstone Aquatic Centre
Monday to Friday, 9am -6pm
Gladstone Aquatic Centre is now offering a summer
progressive Learn to Swim program. For more
information or to book please contact the Gladstone
Aquatic Centre on 4972 6822.
Happy Hour
Gladstone Aquatic Centre
Monday - Friday, 8am & 9am
This program allows pensioners (over 60) to use
The Aquatic Centre for free to encourage staying
fit and active. Please phone 4972 6822 for more
information.
Library Square
Performances
Library Square Goondoon
Street Gladstone
Every Friday and Saturday nights If you’re looking for something to do, come down
6 – 8pm
and enjoy the free live and local music. Relax on
the decks, soak up the atmosphere and start your
Every Friday lunch time
night off on a high note. Phone 4972 2822 for more
Noon – 2pm
information.
Agnes Water Library
Gladstone City Library
Boyne Island Library
Baby Bounce
Library Square Goondoon
Street, Gladstone
A lap sit program is being held for a parent and their
child less than two years old. This program includes
songs and rhymes. No bookings are required.
Program promotes 'response-able' anger management
It is so easy to be reactive when angry and say or do things you do
not mean.
If this sounds familiar and you want to overcome such impulses,
Council's Community Advisory Service (CAS) could hold the answer.
CAS is hosting a four-week program designed to assist people cope
with anger issues and to become responsible for their emotions or
'response-able' - able to choose their own responses.
After hours emergency number 4979 1134.
Residents who incur STD call rates in contacting Council,
can phone 1300 733 343 at a cost of local call rates.
Correspondence
Residents are asked to direct all correspondence to the
Chief Executive Officer, PO Box 29, Gladstone Qld 4680.
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Positive Directions - Assertiveness not Anger helps participants
recognise behaviour caused by anger and acknowledge the related
consequences, as well as develop a path for individuals to become
'response-able'.
The program starts on Tuesday, March 6, from 6pm-9pm with a $5
per week fee to cover the cost of materials.
Bookings are essential as places are limited. To book a place or obtain
more information phone CAS on 4976 6300.
Customer service
Council is committed to providing you with timely,
efficient and consistent service. Our customer service
charter can be accessed from Council’s website.
Council meetings
Council meetings are held every first and third Tuesday of
GLADSTONE REGIONAL COUNCIL
the month from 9am at the Gladstone Council Chambers,
101 Goondoon Street, Gladstone. A list of agenda items
is available from Council’s website from 5pm the Friday
prior to each meeting. Meeting minutes are also available
from the website.
• Planning Scheme Hotline: 1300 621 922