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Drought, fires and COVID-19 have challenged our Shire recently – now it’s time to celebrate the people who make our region a better place, to thank those doing good things in our community and recognise those achieving greatness.

Livingstone Shire’s Mayor and Councillors will be at Glenlee Park this weekend on Saturday, 29 August from 1pm – 3pm, and residents are invited to drop in for a catch-up.

A series of free educational workshops on community resilience in rural areas of Livingstone will kick off this weekend from Saturday, 22 August at Marlborough.

Thousands flocked to the Capricorn Coast over the show holiday weekend, resulting in a much-needed boost to many of the Shire’s local businesses.

The first stage of extension works for the Fig Tree Galleries (formerly the Mill Gallery) in Yeppoon is almost complete, creating vibrant new spaces for artists and visitors to enjoy.

After months of detailed planning and development, Council has launched its new website today, aimed at creating a streamlined and efficient experience for its users.

Council’s Local Disaster Management Group has today delivered its strategic and comprehensive draft document, Bushfire Management Plan 2020 – 2022, in close partnership with Queensland Fire and Emergency Services.

The Livingstone Shire Council has given its unwavering support to the Reef Guardian Council program and signed up for the 2020-2024 term.

The primary focus of Council’s 2020-21 budget is on consolidation and responsible long-term financial sustainability, while striving to provide the best possible levels of service delivery for the community.

Livingstone Shire Council is undertaking upgrades to the park, including a hard roof shade structure over the existing Skate Park, additional play equipment, concrete pathway, irrigation, and landscaping.

Regulated parking in the Yeppoon CBD will recommence from 3 August 2020, after being suspended for a period of time due to COVID-19.

Local clubs and community groups contribute to a wealth of different activities and services to residents of Livingstone Shire and Council is again encouraging them to apply for a share in $30,000 as part of the latest round of the Livingstone Community Grants.

Stage 1 of reconstruction works has almost reached completion on a section of road on Matthew Flinders Drive in Cooee Bay this week, delivering a higher level of safety for motorists, cyclists and pedestrians.

The first stage of works is set to begin next month on the major project of sealing 39.7 kilometres of Stanage Bay Road.