Livingstone ratepayers received another slap in the face this week with Assistant Minister for Defence David Fawcett officially confirming to Council that not one dollar of the $1 billion SWBTA funding will go towards upgrading army access roads.The $1 billion upgrade is planned to go towards doubling the number of overseas troops training at Shoalwater Bay Training Area (SWBTA).Assistant Minister Fawcett said the Australian Government had no obligation to contribute to road maintenance through rates despite being the major single user of the three, Shire-maintained access roads to SWBTA and occupying more that 25% of the Shire land.

Livingstone Mayor Bill Ludwig is calling for bipartisan support for GKI power and water infrastructure from Member for Capricornia Michelle Landry and Senator Matt Canavan.The call follows the continu…

Deputy Mayor Nigel Hutton says being in a position to lead a combined delegation of State and private secondary schools to China for simultaneous signing between three schools from one city was a real…

Opening the two-way door to China as one of the largest markets for international student exchanges and visiting study tours will help create huge opportunities for our region’s students to develop po…

The fight to have the Australian Government undertake safety upgrades and pay their fair share of maintenance on Stanage Bay Road is in limbo once again following the recent retirement announcements o…

Playing a role in decisions that affect young people, developing new skills and increasing knowledge of local government are all opportunities local youth will experience as Council launches the Youth…

Described by the Australian Times as a “must see”, award-winning Indigenous dance sensation Djuki Mala will thrill and inspire local audiences when they perform in Yeppoon this May!Guaranteed to put a…

Council was fortunate to host world-renowned futurist Professor Sohail Inayatullah in our region recently, to guide a series of workshops surrounding the future.Local businesses as well as the wider c…

This week a Capricorn Coast delegation with representatives from Livingstone Shire Council, Yeppoon’s three secondary schools and Queensland Education will travel to China to formalise a landmark sign…