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| Tender Information | 20 May 2013, 12:47 PM | |||
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| MEDIA RELEASE: More to see and learn at Council's Gympie Show displays | 20 May 2013, 10:14 AM | |||
| There’s a wealth of information on offer at Gympie Regional Council’s Gympie Show displays this year. | ||||
| MEDIA RELEASE: First sod turned for new Amamoor Creek Road Bridge | 20 May 2013, 9:44 AM | |||
| A new two-lane concrete bridge along Amamoor Creek Road will be a step closer on Monday 13 May, with Gympie Regional Council Mayor Ron Dyne turning the first sod on-site at 10am. | ||||
| Employment Opportunity | 20 May 2013, 9:00 AM | |||
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| Gympie Regional Council Flood Mitigation Study | 10 May 2013, 3:54 PM | |||
| Gympie Regional Council’s Flood Mitigation Study is a region-wide project aiming to identify the real cost of flood events and to assess the viability of a range of flood mitigation options based on technical and economic analysis. Ultimately, Council’s objective is to minimise the economic, social, environmental and reputational impact of flood events within a constrained funding environment. This is only possible based on a sound understanding of the real social and economic cost of flood impacts. This project is about identifying and evaluating potential measures and does not guarantee that funding will be available – rather, Council wants to be in a strong position to negotiate with the Queensland and Australian Governments drawing on a business case that demonstrates the benefit of targeted flood mitigation works. | ||||
| Council Meeting Dates and Times | 10 May 2013, 3:02 PM | |||
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| Rural Towns Beautification Program (Stage 1 - Kilkivan) | 7 May 2013, 2:58 PM | |||
| The feedback period for the Rural Towns Beautification Program (Stage 1 - Kilkivan) has now closed. | ||||
| Gallery Exhibitions/Events | 7 May 2013, 9:39 AM | |||
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| MEDIA RELEASE: Council appoints Gympie Region Flood Mitigation Study consultant | 3 May 2013, 4:15 PM | |||
| Gympie Regional Council has appointed Aurecon to undertake the Gympie Region Flood Mitigation Study. | ||||
| Workshops and Public Programs | 3 May 2013, 2:26 PM | |||
| FOGlets Art Group: For children aged between 6–12yrs. 10am–12noon, first Saturday of the month – 2 June, 3 August and 7 September. FOG family membership applies. There is a $2 charge to cover materials. Biggest Morning Tea: Annual morning tea organised by the Friends of the Gympie Regional Gallery to raise funds for the Cancer Council on 10.30am Wednesday 15 May. BYO plate of savory food to share. Artist Dinner Event with Glen Skien: 7pm Saturday 8 June. Scrumptious food catered in 1930s flavour. $40 per person. Bookings essential. Drypoint etching and collage workshop with Glen Skien – Saturday 8 and Sunday 9 June. FOG members $110 and non-members $125. Suitcase Market: 9am–1pm Saturday 15 June. An outdoor market with much more than artisan wares! For Kids: Explore the Gympie Regional Gallery with a free Treasure Hunt! Prizes are given at the completion of your booklet. Lots of fun drawing and searching on your quest. | ||||
| Youth and Community Development | 3 May 2013, 1:10 PM | |||
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| Business and Industry Update | 3 May 2013, 1:06 PM | |||
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| Current Works & Upcoming Projects | 3 May 2013, 11:03 AM | |||
| Notice of Traffic Disruptions - Update | 3 May 2013, 10:59 AM | |||
| Council wishes to advise that current construction works on Power Road, Southside, have recommenced. Working hours are between 6am and 6pm. Motorists can expect short delays and/or detours in place during construction. Power Road, between Groundwater Road and Smerdon Road intersections, will be closed to all traffic from Monday 6 May 2013 up to the completion of the entire Power Road project in July 2013, weather permitting. Groundwater and Smerdon Roads will not be affected. Council regrets any inconvenience this may cause. For information and queries, please contact council’s Infrastructure Services on 5481 0899. | ||||
| Temporary Road Closure - Stewart Terrace Bridge | 3 May 2013, 10:58 AM | |||
| Residents and motorists are advised that Stewart Terrace Bridge, Stewart Terrace, Gympie, will be closed to through traffic from Monday 15 April and will be reopened on Friday 24 May 2013, weather permitting. This closure is to allow for bridge maintenance. Detours will be in place. Motorists’ understanding is appreciated while this necessary work is undertaken. For further information in relation to this matter, please contact council’s Infrastructure Services on 5481 0899. | ||||
| Free Trees Program | 3 May 2013, 10:56 AM | |||
| Ratepayers are reminded that a voucher system now applies to council’s Free Trees and Conservation Plantings Program. People will still be able to collect their two free trees by presenting vouchers that are issued once a year with mid-year rates notices. Nurseries can no longer accept copies of rates notices in return for free trees. | ||||
| National Broadband Network high speed broadband is coming to the Mary Valley. | 2 May 2013, 8:41 AM | |||
| You are invited to a Community Information Session NBN Co’s fixed wireless wholesale service is being designed to allow Australians in rural and regional areas access to reliable, affordable, high speed broadband. | ||||
| MEDIA RELEASE: Funds help foster local arts and culture | 2 May 2013, 8:31 AM | |||
| Groups and individuals are invited to learn more funding to support local artists during an information session at the Gympie Library tomorrow night (Thursday 2 May) from 5pm. | ||||
| MEDIA RELEASE: Gympie Region Business Confidence Survey opens | 2 May 2013, 8:25 AM | |||
| The seventh Gympie Region Business Confidence Survey is now open, with a focus on scoping general business conditions and confidence across the entire region as well as taking a closer look at what competitive advantages the Gympie region offers to businesses. | ||||
| 2013 Gympie Enduro X & Trail Ride | 30 Apr 2013, 4:57 PM | |||
Motorcycling Queensland with the support of Gympie Regional Council is bringing this elite event to Gympie to promote sporting events in the Region and bring with it economic benefit to local businesses and the community.
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| Rural Towns Beautification Program (Stage 1 - Kandanga) | 30 Apr 2013, 11:12 AM | |||
| The feedback period for the Rural Towns Beautification Program (Stage 1 - Kandanga) has now closed. | ||||
| MEDIA RELEASE: Collaboration - it’s one for the records | 30 Apr 2013, 8:57 AM | |||
| Gympie Regional Council’s recordkeeping team has looked beyond the border and helped to reinstate an inter-council forum aimed at sharing knowledge and improving the way local councils maintain their records. | ||||
| Gympie Region Tourism Advisory Committee | 26 Apr 2013, 8:33 AM | |||
| Nominations are now open for the Gympie Region Tourism Advisory Committee. The committee will assist Destination Gympie Region – council’s new tourism and destination services branch – in achieving its strategic objectives. | ||||
| Cancer Council QLD – Wellbeing After Cancer Treatment | 24 Apr 2013, 10:14 AM | |||
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| MEDIA RELEASE: Learn to spot weeds and grow natives at council’s garden expo display | 23 Apr 2013, 11:52 AM | |||
| People can learn about weeds and pests, as well as natives that they can grow in their garden, at Gympie Regional Council’s display at the Gympie Garden Expo from 4-5 May. | ||||
| Abandoned / Impounded Vehicles | 22 Apr 2013, 4:42 PM | |||
| View the list of impounded vehicles here. | ||||
| MEDIA RELEASE: Opportunity for food and beverage manufacturers to fine-tune senses | 22 Apr 2013, 4:37 PM | |||
| A practical workshop is being held in Gympie on 2 May to help food and beverage manufacturers to develop their sensory skills and, in turn, improve their products. | ||||
| RADF Round 3 2012/13 Funding Now Open | 22 Apr 2013, 2:51 PM | |||
| RADF (Regional Arts Development Fund) is a Queensland Government and Gympie Regional Council partnership to support local Arts and Culture. Round 3 2012/13 is now open. | ||||
| RADF Application Assistance | 19 Apr 2013, 4:39 PM | |||
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| MEDIA RELEASE: Successful first networking evening | 18 Apr 2013, 4:34 PM | |||
| Destination Gympie Region’s first networking evening on Tuesday night (16 April) was a great success, with more than 50 representatives attending from across the tourism industry, including Acting CEO of Sunshine Coast Destination Limited Ian McNicol. | ||||
| Upcoming Business Events for the Gympie Region | 18 Apr 2013, 11:21 AM | |||
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| Gallery Workshops | 16 Apr 2013, 10:34 AM | |||
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| MEDIA RELEASE: Meet award-winning author Karen Foxlee at Gympie Library | 12 Apr 2013, 3:40 PM | |||
| Ever wanted to get up-close and personal with an award-winning author? | ||||
| MEDIA RELEASE - Businesses invited to enjoy the ride! | 12 Apr 2013, 3:31 PM | |||
| Local businesses can benefit from a national motorcycling event that is expected to see more than 600 competitors, officials and family members flock to Kilkivan for the first weekend of May. | ||||
| MEDIA RELEASE - Council tourism and destination services branch powers ahead | 12 Apr 2013, 3:21 PM | |||
| Gympie Regional Council’s new tourism and destination services branch — Destination Gympie Region — has powered ahead since its inception earlier this year. | ||||
| Green Waste Mulching - Bonnick Road Waste Management Facility | 10 Apr 2013, 0:00 AM | |||
| Due to extraordinarily high volumes of green waste deposits at council’s Bonnick Road Waste Management Facility as a result of recent flooding, council has been granted a Temporary Emissions Licence (TEL) to mulch on-site by the Department of Environment and Heritage Protection under Section 357 (E) of the Environmental Protection Act 1994. | ||||
| Development Applications Received | 4 Apr 2013, 9:41 AM | |||
| MEDIA RELEASE: New tourism advisory group to help guide regional development and promotion | 3 Apr 2013, 10:48 AM | |||
| The wheels are now in motion to establish the Gympie Region Tourism Advisory Committee, which will work with council’s new destination services branch to promote the region locally, nationally and internationally. | ||||
| MEDIA RELEASE: Head to your library or gallery for fun activities this Easter! | 3 Apr 2013, 10:37 AM | |||
| Loads of fun and entertainment is on offer during the Easter break, thanks to Gympie Regional Council’s library and gallery school holiday programs. | ||||
| GRC MEDIA RELEASE: The sky is the limit for new creative group | 27 Mar 2013, 2:03 PM | |||
| The region’s creators, thinkers, innovators and entrepreneurs now have a group to call their own – Creative Unlimited Gympie. | ||||
| Changes to Bridge Load Limits | 22 Mar 2013, 4:06 PM | |||
Residents and Motorists are advised that the following bridges have had 25t Load Limits applied:
Council regrets any inconvenience this may cause. For further information in relation this matter, please contact Council’s Infrastructure Services Directorate on Ph: 1300 307 800 | ||||
| MEDIA RELEASE: Show your support of Earth Hour 2013 on Saturday night | 22 Mar 2013, 4:05 PM | |||
| Residents and visitors are encouraged to support Earth Hour 2013 this Saturday night (23 March) between 8.30pm and 9.30pm. | ||||
| GRC MEDIA RELEASE: Much-anticipated Creative Unlimited Gympie launch on Tuesday night | 22 Mar 2013, 11:38 AM | |||
| Creative Unlimited Gympie – a new creative industries group – will be officially launched this Tuesday (26 March) after flood events forced the postponement of a February event. | ||||
| MEDIA RELEASE: Council welcomes state funds for flood mitigation study | 22 Mar 2013, 10:53 AM | |||
| Gympie Regional Council has welcomed today’s state government announcement of $100,000 towards a flood mitigation study for the Gympie region. | ||||
| MEDIA RELEASE: Ratepayers encouraged to take advantage of rates discount | 19 Mar 2013, 4:34 PM | |||
| Ratepayers have until 4pm this Thursday (21 March) to take advantage of Gympie Regional Council’s early payment discount. | ||||
| MEDIA ALERT: Queensland Governor to visit the Gympie region tomorrow | 19 Mar 2013, 4:19 PM | |||
| Governor of Queensland, Her Excellency Ms Penelope Wensley AC, will see the impact of this year’s floods firsthand when she visits the Gympie region tomorrow (Wednesday 20 March). | ||||
| Fire Wardens | 18 Mar 2013, 3:47 PM | |||
| Permits are required for any open burning and may be obtained from the relevant area fire warden. Contact information for Fire Wardens is managed by the Rural Fire Service Queensland. Simply enter your location to perform a search. | ||||
| MEDIA RELEASE: Get your gloves on Gympie region – it’s Clean-up Australia Day II! | 15 Mar 2013, 10:01 AM | |||
| It’s hoped that volunteers will be out in force this Sunday (17 March), helping to clean-up the Gympie region as part of a series of Clean Up Australia Day II activities. | ||||
| Pest Survey Program - Land Protection (Pest and Stock Route Management) Act 2002 (Section 241) | 14 Mar 2013, 1:55 PM | |||
Property inspections throughout the following areas will be conducted by Council Officers authorised under Section 244 of the Act during the above Program:
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| MEDIA RELEASE: Volunteers wanted for Clean Up Australia Day II – flood recovery | 12 Mar 2013, 11:37 AM | |||
| Gympie Regional Council is encouraging people near and far to support the region’s flood recovery by volunteering for Clean Up Australia Day II this Sunday (17 March 2013). | ||||
| 2013/2014 Environment Levy Community Group Grant Applications | 11 Mar 2013, 8:50 AM | |||
| Applications are invited from community groups within the Gympie region for grants to undertake environmental and natural resource management projects to be funded from the Environment Levy for the 2013/2014 financial year. | ||||
| MEDIA RELEASE: Keep tuned in to weather updates | 11 Mar 2013, 8:39 AM | |||
| Gympie Regional Council is encouraging local residents to be prepared and keep a watch on the weather. | ||||
| MEDIA RELEASE: Register now for annual chemical round up | 11 Mar 2013, 8:36 AM | |||
| Register now for annual chemical round up | ||||
| FUN Activities during the School Holidays | 8 Mar 2013, 4:44 PM | |||
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| Gympie Region Business Confidence Survey | 5 Mar 2013, 4:57 PM | |||
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| MEDIA RELEASE: Motorists advised to drive to the conditions | 5 Mar 2013, 9:20 AM | |||
| Motorists are advised to avoid flood-affected roads and drive to the conditions as minor flooding continues to impact areas of the Gympie region. | ||||
| Media Release - Clean Up Australia Day Postponed | 1 Mar 2013, 8:20 AM | |||
| Due to the recent flooding, Gympie region’s Clean Up Australia Day activities scheduled for this Sunday, 3 March, have been postponed but organisers are already planning a second Clean Up Australia Day as part of flood recovery operations. | ||||
| Community annoucement - Focus shifts to flood clean-up operations in the Gympie region | 28 Feb 2013, 6:02 AM | |||
| After the slow fall of Mary River floodwaters yesterday, attention is now firmly focused on the major clean-up effort which will continue to roll-out across the Gympie region over the coming days. | ||||
| Playing Up: Soundscape - Gympie Regional Gallery's 15th Birthday | 27 Feb 2013, 4:53 PM | |||
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| Community annoucement - Limit travel: Floodwaters still present hazards across the Gympie region | 27 Feb 2013, 3:50 PM | |||
| Residents and visitors are advised to stay safe and indoors overnight, with many roads in the Gympie region still cut-off by slow-falling floodwaters. | ||||
| Community Announcment - Important message to sightseers: STAY AWAY! | 27 Feb 2013, 10:50 AM | |||
| Local Disaster Coordination Centre Chair and Gympie Regional Council Mayor, Cr Ron Dyne, has urged sightseers to stay away from flood-affected areas of Gympie as businesses and residences prepare for another heartbreaking flood clean-up effort. | ||||
| Gympie Regional Council Local Disaster Management Group - Update 6 | 26 Feb 2013, 5:37 PM | |||
| Advice received from the Bureau of Meteorology 5.00pm 26 February indicates that major flood levels are rising at Gympie, where at 4.10pm Tuesday 26 February, the river was at 17.14 metres. Further river rises will occur during Tuesday evening with a flood peak up to 19 metres in the early hours of Wednesday morning. This forecast peak is below the January 28 flood peak of 19.98 metres. Residents and business operators in localities which may be impacted are urged to monitor river height bulletins, stay tuned to local radio stations and take action to evacuate to higher ground if required. | ||||
| Gympie Region Local Disaster Management Group – Update 5 | 26 Feb 2013, 5:16 PM | |||
| Gympie Region Local Disaster Management Group (LDMG) Chair and Gympie Regional Council Mayor, Cr Ron Dyne advised that information received from the Bureau of Meteorology indicates that the Mary River is expected to peak at 18 metres later in the evening of Tuesday 26th February. Road and bridge closures are in force throughout the Region as a result of flash flooding and inundation by floodwaters. | ||||
| Gympie Region Local Disaster Management Group – Update 4 | 26 Feb 2013, 1:33 PM | |||
| Gympie Region Local Disaster Management Group (LDMG) Chair and Gympie Regional Council Mayor, Cr Ron Dyne, advised that the Group met this morning at 0800hrs. | ||||
| Gympie Region Local Disaster Management Group – Update 3 | 26 Feb 2013, 8:17 AM | |||
| Gympie Region Local Disaster Management Group (LDMG) Chair and Gympie Regional Council Mayor, Cr Ron Dyne, advised that the Group was activated at 9pm on the 25th February. | ||||
| Gympie Region Disaster Coordination Centre Hotline Activated | 26 Feb 2013, 5:51 AM | |||
| Gympie Region Local Disaster Management Group Chair and Gympie Regional Council Mayor, Cr Ron Dyne, advised that the Disaster Coordination Centre hotline has now been activated. All enquiries about flood related information and assistance in the Gympie Region can now be directed to 075482 6399. | ||||
| Gympie Region Local Disaster Management Group activated | 25 Feb 2013, 10:14 PM | |||
| Due to heavy rainfall in the Sunshine Coast hinterland, and following advice issued by the Bureau of Meteorology, it is anticipated that the Mary River will reach 13m by 2300hrs this evening. Present expectations are that the Mary River will peak at 16m at 0900hrs on the 26th February. | ||||
| Community announcement - Gympie Region Local Disaster Management Group on alert | 25 Feb 2013, 6:09 PM | |||
| With heavy rainfalls forecast and flood warnings current for the Mary River, members of the region’s Local Disaster Management Group (LDMG) are on alert and people are advised to apply caution. | ||||
| Community announcement - Caution urged as severe weather is forecast | 25 Feb 2013, 5:24 PM | |||
| The Bureau of Meteorology has issued a severe weather warning for areas of heavy rain which may lead to flash flooding about the coast and adjacent inland areas between Bundaberg and Brisbane. | ||||
| MEDIA RELEASE: Gympie region: Back and open for busines | 22 Feb 2013, 10:30 AM | |||
| We’re back and open for business: That’s the message that a series of Flood Marker 13 community events will promote across the Gympie region from this Saturday. | ||||
| MEDIA RELEASE: Sign-up now for Clean Up Australia Day | 21 Feb 2013, 4:05 PM | |||
| Residents are encouraged to do their bit to clean-up the Gympie region by volunteering for Clean Up Australia Day events on Sunday 3 March. | ||||
| MEDIA RELEASE: Patience required as floodwaters steady in Gympie | 20 Feb 2013, 4:33 PM | |||
| Motorists are advised to be patient on the roads this afternoon, with Mary River floodwaters in particular taking their time to fall. | ||||
| Free Community BBQ! | 20 Feb 2013, 1:50 PM | |||
This is YOUR chance to celebrate our local spirit and to support flood affected businesses.  | ||||
| MEDIA RELEASE: Creative industries invited to join new group with unlimited potential | 20 Feb 2013, 1:12 PM | |||
| The region’s creators, thinkers, innovators and entrepreneurs are invited to join Creative Unlimited Gympie – a new creative industries group which will be officially launched next Tuesday (26 February). | ||||
| MEDIA RELEASE: Weather warnings continue across the Gympie region | 19 Feb 2013, 5:01 PM | |||
| As minor flood, strong wind and dangerous surf warnings continue for areas of the region, Gympie Regional Council is advising people to stay safe and indoors overnight. | ||||
| Gympie Regional Gallery - Playing Up Late - Glow in the Dark Fluro Paint Party & Silent Rave | 19 Feb 2013, 3:57 PM | |||
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| MEDIA RELEASE: Caution advised: Gale force coastal winds and minor flooding across the Gympie region | 19 Feb 2013, 10:35 AM | |||
| Residents and business operators in areas of the Gympie region are being advised to put safety first and continue with their severe weather plans where necessary this morning. | ||||
| MEDIA RELEASE: Caution urged as severe weather is forecast | 19 Feb 2013, 10:08 AM | |||
| The Bureau of Meteorology has issued a severe weather warning for heavy rain, dangerous surf and potential flash flooding from today into tomorrow for areas of Queensland, including the Gympie region. | ||||
| MEDIA RELEASE: Property owners advised to be aware of weeds spread by floodwaters | 19 Feb 2013, 9:43 AM | |||
| Gympie Regional Council is advising property owners to be aware of the spread of weeds and other pest plants following the January flood. | ||||
| MEDIA RELEASE: Act now to help beat mosquitoes | 15 Feb 2013, 8:53 AM | |||
| Residents across the Gympie region can do their bit to help prevent the spread of mosquitoes and mosquito-borne diseases after the recent flood and prevailing wet weather. | ||||
| COMMUNITY NOTICE - QRAA officer in region to assist flood-affected businesses, primary producers and non-profit organisations | 13 Feb 2013, 10:46 AM | |||
| Helping hand for flood-affected primary producers, small business and not-for-profit organisations | ||||
| Community Grants | 11 Feb 2013, 1:27 PM | |||
| Looking for funding to support your community organisation or arts project? The Community Grants Program and Regional Art Development Fund are now open for applications. | ||||
| Heritage Art Competition 2013 | 11 Feb 2013, 11:49 AM | |||
| MEDIA RELEASE: Registrations close Monday for government tendering workshop | 8 Feb 2013, 9:28 AM | |||
| People have until the end of Monday (11 February) to register for a Tendering for Government Business Workshop, which will be held at the Gympie RSL, Mary Street, from 8am-12noon Thursday 21 February. | ||||
| COMMUNITY NOTICE: Mobile Flood Recovery Information Bus to visit Gympie region | 7 Feb 2013, 3:00 PM | |||
| Queensland Government Mobile Flood Recovery Information Bus to visit Gympie region | ||||
| Media Release - Funds help foster local arts and culture | 6 Feb 2013, 2:16 PM | |||
| Funds are now available to support local artists as part of a successful partnership program administered by Gympie Regional Council. | ||||
| Business & Industry Update | 6 Feb 2013, 8:59 AM | |||
| Businesses impacted by the recent flooding are encouraged to contact Council’s Economic Development Unit for information about assistance available. | ||||
| Media Release - New grants much-needed for Gympie region farmers hit hard by floods | 5 Feb 2013, 4:27 PM | |||
| Gympie Regional Council Mayor, Cr Ron Dyne, has welcomed the announcement of grants of up to $25,000 to help with the economic impacts of last month’s destructive flood event, particularly for primary producers who are struggling to meet recovery costs. | ||||
| Media statement - Families and anglers hooked thanks to Borumba’s restocking program | 5 Feb 2013, 3:47 PM | |||
| Lake Borumba’s annual fish restocking program has proven its worth this summer season, with keen anglers and families flocking to the popular recreational area to make the most of the great outdoors and good fishing. | ||||
| Community announcement - Post-flood health advice for the Gympie region | 30 Jan 2013, 4:50 PM | |||
| As the Gympie region cleans-up in the aftermath of ex-Tropical Cyclone Oswald and widespread major flooding, authorities are warning of potential health and safety risks. Gympie Regional Council Mayor, Cr Ron Dyne, said issues included contamination from flood water, food and water safety, waste disposal, safe use of generators and, importantly, personal and emotional wellbeing. | ||||
| Community announcement - Gympie residents urged to take waste to the tip | 30 Jan 2013, 12:24 PM | |||
| All Gympie residents are asked not to leave unwanted goods or other waste on the footpath and to take it to the Bonnick Road Transfer Station, which is open its usual 8am-5pm operating hours. Flood-impacted residents and business operators can also call the Local Disaster Coordination Centre hotline on 5482 6399 seeking clean-up assistance, including the provision of skip bins in some instances. Residents are advised to put their rubbish bins out on their usual collection days and contracted cleaning services will make collections as soon as they can. All council transfer stations are operating their usual opening hours. Patience and understanding is appreciated during this busy time. | ||||
| Community announcement - Sightseers urged to stay away as Gympie businesses get on with the clean-up | 30 Jan 2013, 10:08 AM | |||
| Local Disaster Coordination Centre Chair and Gympie Regional Council Mayor, Cr Ron Dyne, said has called for sightseers to stay away from Gympie business districts affected by flood waters to allow them to get on the job of cleaning up. | ||||
| Community announcement - Gympie region disaster hotline to continue through the night | 29 Jan 2013, 6:03 PM | |||
| Gympie Regional Council will continue operate the 24-hour Local Disaster Coordination Centre hotline through the night to provide up-to-date information to residents, business operators and visitors impacted by current flood situation. | ||||
| Community announcement - Update from the Local Disaster Coordination Centre | 29 Jan 2013, 5:00 PM | |||
| Current Situation: The Mary River continues to fall slowly, with minor flooding in the upper catchment area, moderate flood levels in Gympie and major flooding still easing slowly at Miva and Tiaro. At 12noon, the Gympie CBD flood height was 16.15 metres and falling. Extensive damage to road infrastructure and private property, including stock losses, is being reported across the region. Financial and personal assistance Financial assistance grants and other assistance programs have been activated for the Gympie Regional Council area. For information, visit www.qld.gov.au/community/disasters-emergencies/ex-cyclone-oswald-2013/. | ||||
| Community announcement - Update from the Local Disaster Coordination Centre | 29 Jan 2013, 8:49 AM | |||
| Current Situation: The Mary River is falling slowly. Minor to moderate flooding in the upper catchment area, with flood levels in the Gympie CBD and downstream still at major flood heights. At 7.30am this morning, the Gympie CBD height was 17.4 metres. | ||||
| Be Prepared - Disaster Information | 29 Jan 2013, 8:22 AM | |||
 Don't wait for a disaster to happen before you think about how you and your family are going to survive | ||||
| FLOOD WARNING FOR THE MARY RIVER | 29 Jan 2013, 4:02 AM | |||
| Major flood level are falling slowly at Gympie where the river level was 19.1 metres at 10pm Monday. Link to latest BOM forecast - issued around 1.55am | ||||
| Media Update - Attention turns to clean-up as the Mary River peaks in Gympie | 28 Jan 2013, 5:59 PM | |||
| After reaching a 20.3-metre major flood height, Mary River flood waters are starting to slowly recede and attention has now turned to the major clean-up effort which will roll-out over the coming days. | ||||
| Community announcement - School closures | 28 Jan 2013, 5:26 PM | |||
| School closures Victory College and Cooloola Christian College have advised the LDMG that they will be closed tomorrow, reopening Wednesday at this stage. Parents and carers should contact schools directly for further information. List of closed state schools will be published on the Department of Education website - www.deta.qld.gov.au/natural-disasters | ||||
| Community announcement - Official peak to be confirmed in Gympie | 28 Jan 2013, 1:31 PM | |||
| The rise of flood waters in Gympie has eased, with residents and business operators now keenly awaiting waters to plateau and officially peak. | ||||
| Community announcement - Rubbish bin collection | 28 Jan 2013, 11:47 AM | |||
| Rubbish bin collection Residents are advised to put their rubbish bins out on their usual collection days, where possible, and contracted cleaning services will make collections as soon as they can within the coming days. | ||||
| Community announcement - Pharmacy temporarily open on the Southside today | 28 Jan 2013, 11:13 AM | |||
| Pharmacy temporarily open on the Southside today The Malouf Pharmacy on Gympie's Southside will open from 12noon to 1pm TODAY (Monday 28 January). Residents can call Malouf's on 5481 1231 after 12noon for further information. People who require prescriptions filled should make contact as soon as they can. | ||||
| Community Update | 27 Jan 2013, 11:02 PM | |||
| Gympie Region Local Disaster Management Group Chair and Gympie Regional Council Mayor, Cr Ron Dyne, advised that updates have been received from the Bureau of Meteorology indicating that a flood peak of 21m is predicted for the Mary River at Gympie. | ||||
| Community announcement - Gympie readies for flood peak during the night | 27 Jan 2013, 6:56 PM | |||
| Low-lying businesses have cleared out what they can and about 175 residents and stranded travellers are in evacuation centres across the Gympie region – all ready for the Mary River to reach major flood levels in Gympie tonight (Sunday 27 January). | ||||
| Community announcement - Residents and businesses in low-lying areas advised to act now | 27 Jan 2013, 1:40 PM | |||
| Residents and businesses are advised to act now in response to modeling which has the Mary River reaching 17 metres by 6pm tonight (Sunday 27 January). | ||||
| Community announcement - People urged to stay safe indoors as flooding sweeps the Gympie region | 27 Jan 2013, 9:30 AM | |||
| A Local Disaster Coordination Centre has been established in Gympie as heavy rain causes localised and flash flooding, cutting of roads and causing the evacuation of homes in areas such as Kilkivan, Woolooga and Widgee. | ||||
| Community announcement - Caution urged as severe weather is forecast | 25 Jan 2013, 4:25 PM | |||
| With heavy rain, winds and high tides forecast over the weekend, members of the region’s Local Disaster Management Group (LDMG) are on alert and people are advised to apply caution. | ||||
| New future for tourism services a step closer | 25 Jan 2013, 11:49 AM | |||
| Gympie Regional Council is a step closer to taking on the delivery of tourism services following resolutions made during today’s Ordinary Meeting. | ||||
| Annual Report (GRC004) | 24 Jan 2013, 4:00 PM | |||
| The Gympie Regional Council Annual Report was adopted by Council on the 23 January 2013. | ||||
| Tourism services will continue to support members, says Mayor | 22 Jan 2013, 9:05 AM | |||
| Gympie Regional Council Mayor Ron Dyne today confirmed council’s commitment to support and work with industry operators when it takes on the provision of tourism services. | ||||
| Tourism services transition part of long-term plan | 21 Jan 2013, 12:16 PM | |||
| Gympie Regional Council is to take on the provision of tourism services as part of its long-term plan to market the region as a destination of choice locally, nationally and internationally. | ||||
| Community grants now open for groups with vision | 21 Jan 2013, 11:57 AM | |||
| Local not-for-profit organisations can now apply for funding as part of Gympie Regional Council’s 2013-14 Community Grants Program. | ||||
| Gympie’s newest citizens celebrate Australia Day 2013 | 21 Jan 2013, 11:34 AM | |||
| Gympie will join hundreds of towns and regions across the nation in welcoming our newest citizens as part of Australia Day 2013 celebrations. | ||||
| Business expertise wanted for council internal audit committee | 21 Jan 2013, 11:29 AM | |||
| Gympie Regional Council is searching for suitably-skilled and experienced community members who can help council improve how it conducts its business. | ||||
| Free customer service training for Gympie retail staff | 18 Jan 2013, 4:37 PM | |||
| Gympie retail operators are encouraged to take advantage of free customer service training aimed at giving their business the competitive edge. | ||||
| Public Notice | 18 Jan 2013, 4:33 PM | |||
| Beach Hazard Double Island Point. Cooloola Recreation Area Great Sandy National Park. 16 January 2013 until further notice. | ||||
| Town water supply opens again for residents with empty tanks | 10 Jan 2013, 9:19 AM | |||
| Gympie Regional Council will again make the town water supply available to people on tank water who find themselves caught short this summer. | ||||
| Council vision for tourism services is long-term, says Mayor | 4 Jan 2013, 9:02 AM | |||
| Gympie Regional Council has strengthened its commitment to playing a stronger, long-term role in marketing the region as a destination of choice. | ||||
| Feral pig field day provides support for macadamia nut farmers | 3 Jan 2013, 4:08 PM | |||
| Local macadamia nut farmers received practical information and advice to help them deal with problem feral pigs as part of a ‘feral pig field day’ held at Ridgewood on Tuesday (11 December). | ||||
| Community celebrations set to raise the new soundshell roof! | 21 Dec 2012, 12:15 PM | |||
| Two popular Christmas events will come together for the first time tomorrow (Saturday 22 December) in celebration of Gympie’s newest community asset – the soundshell roof at Nelson Reserve. | ||||
| Town water supply available to residents with empty tanks | 20 Dec 2012, 3:50 PM | |||
| Gympie Regional Council has made the town water supply temporarily available to people on tank water who find themselves caught short in the lead up to Christmas. | ||||
| Council plans to back regional tourism all the way | 17 Dec 2012, 3:51 PM | |||
| How the region attracts visitors was put in the spotlight today as Gympie Regional Council moved to review the role it plays in driving the Gympie region brand. | ||||
| Wanted: More valued volunteers for Mary Street information booth | 17 Dec 2012, 3:49 PM | |||
| Passionate locals are wanted to join the seven valued volunteers who currently operate the iconic, train carriage-inspired information booth in the heart of Mary Street, Gympie. | ||||
| Tourism on Q | 13 Dec 2012, 4:43 PM | |||
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| Pest Survey Program | 7 Jun 2012, 1:42 PM | |||
Property inspections in the following areas will be conducted by Council Officers authorised under Section 244 of the Act during the above Program:
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| Media Releases | 31 Mar 2010, 10:01 AM | |||
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