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A planned burn is scheduled to be carried out on a parcel of land at Tanby Road, Taroomball this weekend (18,19 July) as part of Livingstone Shire Council’s overall bushfire mitigation strategy.

Three key rural roads in Livingstone Shire have recently received sealing upgrades and widening, which is welcome news to residents who regularly travel these roads. 

More investment in roads, economic development, parks and open spaces, sport, and community development projects are just some of the key areas residents would like to see considered in Council’s 2020

Please be advised Council in conjunction with Qld Fire & Emergency Services will carry out a mitigation burn in Emu Park tomorrow, 21 June (weather permitting).

Mayor Andy Ireland will be at the Yeppoon Community Markets next weekend on Saturday, 27 June from 6.30am.

In an effort to help bring the community together, Council is encouraging residents to showcase their creative DIY projects or new hobbies during the COVID-19 restrictions as part of a new online comp

As COVID-19 restrictions begin to ease, the Livingstone Shire Library service is pleased to announce its transition towards reopening its Yeppoon and Emu Park branches from Monday 15 June.

The Yeppoon Lagoon and Keppel Kraken will be reopened to the public from Saturday 6 June, with COVID-19 restrictions in place.

Council has formally adopted its 10-year Corporate Plan, formulated to focus on the goals of the community and guide strategic direction, operational activities and the annual budget.

Livingstone Shire Council has received confirmation this afternoon that the Queensland Government has approved to move the Shire’s show public holiday from 12 June 2020 to Friday 14 August 2020.