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The Hub was transitioned into activation mode today as part of an annual training exercise for agencies and Council staff to ensure preparedness as our region moves into storm and cyclone season.

An afternoon of reflection was held at Barmaryee Multi Sports Precinct yesterday, where representatives from lead emergency service agencies, Livingstone Shire Council, and community members who were affected in last year’s devastating bushfires gathered to acknowledge one year on after the significant event.

Livingstone Shire Library, alongside First 5 Forever and the State Library of Queensland is celebrating the joy of reading for children between the ages of 0-5 years old by offering a special library membership initiative.

Twelve local clubs and groups have been awarded their share of $21,000 as part of Round One in the 2020/21 Livingstone Community Grants!

The Livingstone Youth Action Group’s vision of an eye-catching mural was recently brought to life with some spray paint cans and plenty of imagination.

Keen to tackle the ongoing issue of littering near Figtree Creek in Yeppoon, Reef Guardian Livingstone Shire Council has joined forces with the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority and local Reef Guardian students.

Council has resolved to remove cement blocks at the Keppel Kraken, after a number of maintenance options were offered to improve the facility’s safety following a recent community survey.

Livingstone Shire ratepayers and community members are being strongly urged to have their say on the important issue of the northern suburbs proposed boundary change.

Readers, writers and book lovers are invited to the book launch of talented Yeppoon author Nene Davies next weekend, to learn more about her latest novel, The Narrows.

Livingstone Shire’s Mayor and Councillors will be at Schofield Park in Keppel Sands this weekend on Saturday, 24 October from 1pm – 3pm, and residents are invited to drop in for a catch-up.

As part of Council’s ongoing commitment to increase efficiency in its operations and customer service outcomes, a number of interactive underground asset maps have now been made available online.

Livingstone Shire Council has recently had coloured street lighting installed along the Zilzie Esplanade in a bid to help protect turtle hatchlings from getting disorientated by artificial lights.