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With SES Week underway (9-17 October), Council is encouraging the community to take the opportunity to recognise, honour and thank the amazing and invaluable members of the Queensland State Emergency Service.

Artists and exhibitors nationwide are being encouraged to apply for an Expression of Interest to hold their next exhibition at Yeppoon’s newly opened Fig Tree Galleries. 

If you’re interested in making the switch to solar and want to learn more, the upcoming Sustainable Living workshop may be just what you need to help make your decision.

Council’s annual Wellness at the Coast event is just days away and it’s encouraging residents to ‘Take Time for Mental Health’ as part of Queensland Mental Health week (9 – 17 October). 

Livingstone audience members will be whisked away to Paris through stories and songs as the Take Me to Paris show visits Yeppoon on Friday, 22 October.

Federal Member for Capricornia Michelle Landry and Livingstone Shire Council Mayor Andy Ireland have today officially opened additional shade structures at the Yeppoon Lagoon.

Central Queensland visual art students will showcase their work at the recently opened Fig Tree Galleries in Yeppoon, now officially open! 

As Storm and Cyclone season approaches, residents are being invited to attend a free, fun family day on Sunday, 17 October to learn how they can get ready for the upcoming season and join in on the action with demonstrations and displays. 

A number of water stations for thirsty wildlife will be installed across the Livingstone Shire region as part of an important initiative to assist drought, heat wave and fire-affected animals.

From turtles to electric vehicles and everything in between, there’s sure to be something for everyone at the Sustainable Livingstone Expo this year!

Connecting with one another has never been more important and for the first time Livingstone Shire will be celebrating Queensland Seniors Month, 1- 31 October, with the theme Social Connections.

While we may not be able to travel to many parts of the world just yet, the 2021 Yeppoon Lions Tropical Pinefest is bringing iconic destinations to Livingstone instead, as part of this year’s annual celebrations!

Livingstone Shire Council wants to hear about all the great work residents, businesses, and groups are doing to create a more sustainable future.

 A donation of $15,000 has been gifted across three local animal foster agencies in Livingstone, as part of Council’s ongoing funding support towards the important cause.

Following an overwhelmingly positive response for the June/July school holiday programme, Council is delivering another smorgasbord of activities over the coming weeks!