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LNP promises to double funding for Beef 2027 in Rockhampton, focusing on event growth and community benefits.

LNP promises to double funding for Beef 2027 in Rockhampton, focusing on event growth and community benefits.

Pauline Hanson’s controversial chief of staff attracts cash and clout to Queensland state campaign – with speculation he is positioning himself as party’s heir apparent

Livingstone Shire Council has decided to go ahead with a large town entry sign for Marlborough during another meeting that went for nearly two hours. The small town 106km north of Rockhampton sits just off the Bruce Highway and is one of the only tiny towns north towards Mackay, and the signs are aimed at getting people to stop there. They will be funded with part of a $140,000 Works for Queensland Grant, with $40,000 allocated towards welcome signage and $100,000 for placemaking in the town. B...

Premium Content Subscriber only Livingstone Shire Council will apply to the Federal Court of Australia to be a participant in a native title proceeding. Traditional Owners of the Keppel islands, the Woppaburra People, are currently working with the State on extending their native title claim and are currently having the case heard in court. Livingstone property officer Christine MacDonald told the council’s ordinary meeting on April 20 that legal advice from Marrawah Law Pty Ltd stated a cour...

Premium Content Subscriber only The Livingstone Shire Council has voted to install new signage to promote local Indigenous culture, but not every councillor was satisfied with the process the project would take. Renowned local artist Bill Gannon was selected by the Darumbal people to design artworks for the shire to promote their traditional culture. The ordinary council meeting on April 20 discussed that Mr Gannon had a close relationship with the Darumbal people and would be the sole supplier...

When the varied financial position of Central Queensland Local Government was put under the microscope of the Auditor-General, Rockhampton and Central Highlands councils were revealed as the only financially stable entities. The analysis by Auditor-General Brendan Worrell found one-third of Queensland councils were at “high risk” of not being financially sustainable and 70 per cent spent more than they earned in 2020. The report ranked councils financial sustainability measures and risk. Gl...

Premium Content Subscriber only The Livingstone Shire council has voted to slash a list of 25 roads to be resealed down to three. The council’s capital reseal program for the 2020/21 financial year was flagged to cost more than $565,000 with roads like Svendsen Road, Wood Street, Ferguson Street, Casuarina Ave, and others to be resealed. Executive director for infrastructure Michael Kriedemann said the evaluations for these roads took place in 2018, and that’s when it was decided when these...

Premium Content It was the vote that reduced the mayor to tears. Livingstone Shire Council was presented with a notice of motion from mayor Andy Ireland to rename the Fig Tree Creek bridge in Yeppoon after young student Rhys Yore. But the council had to consider some tough questions about the heartfelt proposal during its ordinary meeting on April 20. Later that day, the community gathered at the bridge to set up a memorial for the St Brendan’s student, and messages of support have since been...

Premium Content Subscriber only Livingstone Shire Council voted not to officially endorse Altum Property Groups and the GKI Progress Associations list of Great Keppel Island infrastructure on Tuesday. The council will, however, write to the State Government that it desires "responsible redevelopment of Great Keppel Island" using all of the governments committed $30 million, possibly beginning with walking trails, visitor facilities, and more. Also included in the councils resolution was the ...