Local clubs and community groups are the lifeblood of our region, and Council is encouraging them to apply in the upcoming round of the Livingstone Community Grants!The Livingstone Community Grants, proudly supported by Livingstone Shire Council, Keppel Bay Sailing Club and Inverness Yeppoon, provides funding to community groups and sporting clubs to deliver innovative projects and programmes which respond to local community needs.Community Development and Support Councillor Jan Kelly said the current round, opening on Monday 4 February 2019 will provide up to $2,000 to successful applications from not-for-profit community groups and sporting clubs.“This is a fantastic opportunity for local community groups and clubs with any project they would like to get off the ground but may not have the available funds to do so,” Cr Kelly said.“Applicants must meet the eligibility criteria, be operating within the Livingstone Shire Council's Local Government Area, and providing programmes, outcomes or activities which benefit residents and improve overall community well-being.”Livingstone Community Grants are now administered through the Smarty Grants online platform.

Getting into buildings, using footpaths safely, enjoying parks and playgrounds or accessing toilets and change rooms are just some of the initiatives Council wants to improve across our region with he…

Community stalwart Brian Dorey OAM has been named Livingstone Shire Council’s Citizen of the Year at last night’s 2019 Livingstone Shire Australia Day Awards.

Council is encouraging residents to ensure the waste and recycling from any clean ups around their homes is disposed of correctly with a number of waste truck incidents occurring recently in the Centr…

Council is launching the next stages of the Livingstone Coastal Hazards Adaptation Strategy project, aimed at planning for the long-term functionality and protection of our coastal assets.Funded by th…

Founder of Aussie Health Girl, educator, health and wellbeing keynote speaker among many other distinguished titles, Australia Day Ambassador Mona Hecke will visit the region next week as part of Livi…

Council has held its first Capacity Building Workshop this week, aimed at providing support for not-for-profit community organisations to increase capacities across a range of topics.Hosted by Council…

As the Capricorn Coast Region continues to see major growth both economically and in population size, Council has reconfirmed its commitment to proceed with a name change and formal reclassification o…

If you’ve ever wondered what happens behind the scenes when responding to a disaster, now’s your chance to see firsthand at The Hub in Beaman Park on Wednesday, 23 January from 9am to 3pm.