Mayor and Councillors

With over 30 years of experience in the building industry, Mayor Adam Belot brings extensive practical knowledge to his role, shaping a forward-thinking approach to local development. His leadership focuses on sustainability, innovation, and transparency, ensuring that Livingstone Shire thrives well into the future. Adam has a strong respect for small, medium, and large businesses. Drawing on his own experiences as a successful small business owner, he recognises the importance of their contribution to what makes Livingstone such a diverse and vibrant location. He is committed to reducing waste, cutting unnecessary costs, and creating opportunities that stimulate regional economic growth. Active in numerous sporting clubs and community groups, Adam has a long history of fostering partnerships that strengthen community ties. His leadership is grounded in a belief that collaboration and teamwork are essential for addressing the challenges facing the Shire. As a dedicated family man, Adam’s approach to public service is informed by his personal values. He has raised his children in the Shire and is also a proud grandparent, which gives him a deep understanding of the needs of both young families and older residents. This perspective drives his commitment to creating a healthy, inclusive, and supportive environment for all. Adam’s passion for public policy is matched by his love for the region. He enjoys living in Livingstone Shire and works tirelessly to ensure that others can enjoy the same sense of community and natural beauty. Through his work, Mayor Adam Belot remains dedicated to shaping a prosperous and sustainable future for all residents.

Councillor Pat Eastwood is well known in the Capricorn Coast community as the owner and operator of Capricorn Coast Learn 2 Surf for the past 12 years, as well as School Chaplain at Yeppoon State High School for the last 17 years. Moving to the Capricorn Coast in 2001, Cr Eastwood and his family fell in love with the region and he is dedicated to seeing it continue to flourish while keeping its coastal charm. From hospitality, including managing a successful restaurant to policing where Cr Eastwood’s interest and concern for youth started and led him to help establish a PCYC, his passion for community has always been at the forefront of his work. Cr Eastwood has a strong focus and passion for youth, disability and aged care services and promoting our region’s beauty to attract further tourism and enhance our local economy.

Councillor Rothery is passionate about promoting, yet maintaining the lifestyle we love so much across our diverse region. He understands that Livingstone is just as much rural as it is coastal and voters have put their trust in him to represent them in which they can be assured of accessibility, transparency and straight talk. As a born and bred local, Councillor Rothery is proud to call Hidden Valley home. He is blessed with four beautiful children and his wife Connie of 19 years. They have two small local businesses, Clinique Cosmedica and Rothery Care. Councillor Rothery has had a successful career as a professional footballer, carpenter, and miner, but none of those careers have been as rewarding as the roles he’s had with child safety. Caring for young indigenous and disadvantaged children ensures a brighter future for them and their families. As a Councillor, he brings realism, consciousness and the compassion needed to acknowledge the struggles the cost of living is having on his constituents.

Born and raised in Brisbane, Councillor Andrea Friend relocated to Yeppoon in 2004 where she met her husband, spending the last 16 years enjoying our regions beautiful beaches, rural settings and friendly community. Being an active member of the community, Councillor Friend has been a member of several not-for-profit organisations including the SES Yeppoon from 2011 -2019, Community Radio Keppel FM and The Yeppoon Choral Society. Councillor Friend believes consistent and timely provision of service and maintenance, containment of rate rises, encouragement for growth in new business and optimum use of current council facilities are just some of the important tasks that need to be achieved to improve our Shire’s liveability. She has a mature outlook and energy to communicate with people from all walks of life and is thrilled to be serving the Livingstone Shire region.

Councillor Warcon’s commitment to serving the community spans various initiatives, including crisis care for the less fortunate, disaster relief efforts, fundraising for struggling local families, and reef health initiatives. Advocating for the betterment of the community is his driving passion. For the past 24 years, Councillor Warcon have been happily married to his wife, Jenni, and they are blessed with three amazing children. His heritage is of Aboriginal (Darumbal) and South Sea Islander (Vanuatu) descent, connecting his family to the region for a very long time. Currently, Council Warcon has a seat on the TUMRA working group, that helps manage the health of the Southern Great Barrier Reef to ensure its enjoyment for generations to come. This work encompasses Crown Of Thorns Starfish control, island health, migratory bird health as well as collaboration with organisations servicing the Great Barrier Reef. Additionally, he serves as the Senior Pastor of 360 Church in Yeppoon, and in Rockhampton, and have been pastoring for 24 years. He also manages Global Care in Central Queensland. His academic qualifications include a Master’s Degree in Leadership, a Postgraduate Degree in Applied Neuroscience, and certification as a practicing Life Coach.

Cr Mather has earned a reputation as a passionate, free-thinking maverick and a hard working Councillor for her constituents. Cr Mather first became a Councillor for the Livingstone Shire Council in 1988 where she served until 2000. After a term out of office she returned as a Councillor from 2004-2008 before being elected to the Rockhampton Regional Council in 2008 and 2012. Cr Mather works tirelessly for a better deal for rural residents and has been known to challenge a range of State Government regulations. She is a believer in strong financial control, a fair rating system, strategic land management, nurturing business acumen, addressing youth employment and establishing environmental awareness in our community. Cr Mather's vision for Livingstone Shire Council is for it to be clean, green and growing, with a flourishing tourist trade.

Rhodes Watson, a longtime resident of Livingstone Shire since 1976, boasts a diverse career spanning journalism, photography, signwriting, transportation, education, and entrepreneurship. As chief photographer for the Capricorn Coast Mirror and later a photography lecturer at CQUniversity, he left a mark on media and education sectors. Watson's initiatives include founding Hyper-Local Snippets Newspapers and establishing a solar bulk buy group, which significantly increased rooftop solar panel adoption in the area. His community contributions earned him recognition, including an Australia Day Medal from Rockhampton Regional Council. Noteworthy achievements also include creating the Stik Rax portable roof rack system for surfboards, co-founding Surf Rider Capricorn Coast, and spearheading a food relief group. Watson's recent endeavors focus on environmental sustainability, such as producing canvas bags to replace disposable plastic ones, showcasing Livingstone's diversity. Throughout his career, Watson has demonstrated a passion for transforming ideas into tangible solutions, enhancing the liveability of Livingstone Shire and Central Queensland.