eConnect Newsletter Issue 8 - 3 July 2013

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Excitement builds as city's Boomtown shows loom

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Sport and recreational grants program opens

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Switched on Sundays makes debut at marina

IN OTHER NEWS

Council hands down Budget 2013-14

Mayor Gail Sellers handed down Council's 2013-14 Budget on Monday, announcing a general rates revenue increase of 2.5%, in line with the annual CPI figure to the March quarter this year. Read more or view the Mayor's Budget Speech.

Search for Seniors Talent Star 2013

Council and Australia Pacific LNG have joined forces to present Seniors Talent Star 2013 as part of the region's Senior Week celebrations. The talent quest is open to residents aged over 55 years, with heats planned across the region.

Survey on fitness equipment use

There is still time to complete a survey on the use of fitness equipment in public parks to determine user patterns throughout the Gladstone Region and provide a clear understanding of usage rates. The survey closes on Friday, July 12.

Blackmans Gap Road range section closed

The range section of Blackmans Gap Road is closed to all traffic until mid-September. Work is necessary to allow for stabilisation of land slips on the side of the range. No public access is permitted through the works area during the restoration period. Motorists are required to use alternative routes via Calliope, Gin Gin or Monto to travel between the Bruce Highway and the Gladstone-Monto Road.

Excitement builds as city's Boomtown shows loom

It's almost show time with the excitement building for the Queensland Music Festival's biggest ever free community production, Boomtown, set to entertain from Thursday, July 18 to Sunday, July 21.

The Marina Parklands will host four night open-air performances. QMF, partnered by Council will tell the story of the development of Gladstone into an industrial city through a cast of about 300 talented local performers.

The alcohol free events will start at 6.30pm with the community encouraged to take blankets, chairs or cushions. Read more...

Sport and recreational grants program opens

Groups and organisations planning to host a regionally significant sport or recreational event between September this year and March next year can now apply for a grant from Gladstone Regional Council.

Round one of Council's Regional Sport and Recreation Event Sponsorship program opened on July 1, with a maximum of $3000 per event offered. Read more…

Switched on Sundays makes debut at marina

Looking for a different way to enjoy a Sunday afternoon?

Gladstone Entertainment Centre is about to kick off Switched on Sundays, a recommended 18+ event, offering a line-up of talent every second month.

Five hours of entertainment will be delivered by local bands Mad Hat McGrinny, Thunderbirds and Pandamic, and comedians George Smilovici, Gary Bradbury and Dolores Lorette.

The action starts from 12.30pm on July 7 with hot rods, Harleys and Hyundais on display and ticket giveaways for the 2014 Agnes Blues and Roots Festival.

A licenced bar and café will operate. Tickets can be pre-booked or purchased at the gate. Book online or contact the Box Office on 4972 2822.

ALSO OF INTEREST

General Meetings

Upcoming Council general meeting dates are July 16, August 6 and August 20. Residents are welcome to attend from 9am at 101 Goondoon Street, Gladstone.

Shaping townships information night

Residents are invited to attend an information night on July 22 following the recent community visioning session held by Council to help shape the future form and function of the Agnes Water/Seventeen Seventy townships. Draft findings and indicative mapping will be presented for community feedback at the Agnes Water Community Centre, 71 Springs Road, Agnes Water from 5.30pm to 7.15pm. RSVP on 1300 621 922, by email or web.

Four double passes daily up for grabs

Four double passes to Gladstone Entertainment Centre's Switched on Sundays event on July 7 are up for grabs every day this week including on Saturday. To be in the running to win visit either the GEC Facebook page or the Gladstone Entertainment Centre Facebook page for more details.

Still lots to keep students busy

Activities are still being held in the remainder of the school holidays with Council offering a range of holiday events, including arts, crafts and even a petting zoo. Check out what's on at your local library, Gladstone Regional Art Gallery and Museum and the Gladstone Tondoon Botanic Gardens.