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WHAT'S HAPPENING AT THE FRASER COAST.EVENTS AND MORE HERE…
Friday, April 15th, 2011| Dear Henry
Are you making the most of having one of Australia’s favourite destinations as your backyard? There really is no place like the Fraser Coast when it comes to the range of interactive natural experiences and outstanding attractions on offer. So over the Easter Break and beyond why not visit the incomparable Fraser Island …. explore the stunning aquatic playground of the Great Sandy Strait …stroll on golden beaches… discover fascinating living history or visit one of the region’s charming countryside areas. This newsletter is your guide to living life happy in your own backyard. Each month, it will be packed with places to visit, special locals deals, events information, competitions and much more.
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WHAT'S GOING ON AT THE FRASER COAST QUEENSLAND AUSTRALIA
Monday, April 4th, 2011| FRASER COAST REGIONAL COAST NEWSLETTER
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SUSTAINABLE GROWTH STRATEGY REPORT FOR THE FRASER COAST
Saturday, March 19th, 2011
Maintaining a relaxed and friendly community and promoting a relaxed lifestyle were the most common topics identified by residents responding to the 2031 – Have your Say survey.
During the consultation Council asked residents for input into developing a Community Plan and Sustainable Growth Strategy – a vision for the future.
Comments were sought from focus groups and public meetings.
Residents could also phone in their comments, lodge them by email or fill in an online survey.
Overall 4,633 residents responded.
A draft Community Plan is expected to go to Council and then public exhibition in April.
Council is continuing to develop a Sustainable Growth Strategy which is the precursor to a region-wide planning strategy.
Download the Fraser Coast 2031 Consultation Summary Report (6.8MG)
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MAINTENANCE ISSUES TO ADDRESS AT THE FRASER COAST? THEN REPORT THEM HERE…
Saturday, March 19th, 2011MAINTENANCE TO BE DONE IN THE AREA BY COUNCIL?
THEN CLICK HERE AND REPORT FOR ATTENTION
http://www.frasercoast.qld.gov.au/web/guest/report-an-issue
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NEW LAWS FOR THE FRASER COAST TO BE OPENLY DISCUSSED IN PUBLIC FORUMS. YOU ARE INVITED.
Wednesday, January 26th, 2011PUBLIC MEETINGS IN THE FRASER COAST MEDIA RELEASE
20 January 2011
Have your say on proposed new Local Laws
The proposed Local Laws for the Fraser Coast are not set in concrete, Fraser Coast Mayor Mick Kruger said.
“The Council wants residents to have a look at the proposed new local laws and let us
know what they think – especially if they think there should be changes.”
“Just because the proposed new local laws are on public display it does not mean that
they have been adopted.
“If residents think there should be a change then they should make a submission.
Submissions can be made in writing or on-line from the Council website.
The local laws and subordinate laws local laws set out how Council will deal with
everyday issues such as conducting meetings, animal management, reserves, facilities, roads and parking.
“We will replace 81 existing local laws and 81 subordinate local laws developed by our predecessor councils with six Local Laws,” Cr Kruger said.
“Council used model local laws developed by the state government in 2009 as the
starting point to develop the local laws that are on display.”
Copies of the local laws and subordinate local laws are available from Council’s libraries and Customer Service Centres in Tiaro, Maryborough and Hervey Bay or can be downloaded from the Council’s webpage www.frasercoast.qld.gov.au.
Written submissions on the local laws and subordinate local laws will be accepted until Friday, February 25 and should be addressed to the Local Laws Review 2011.
Public meetings to go through the local laws will be held across the region in January andFebruary.
Meetings will be held at:
www.frasercoast.qld.gov.au
Day Date Time Hall Location
1…Monday 31/01/11 2 – 4pm City Hall Kent Street, Maryborough 6 – 8pm
2…Tuesday 1/02/11 2 – 4pm
USQ – B Block Lecture Theatre
Room B104, Old Maryborough Road,
Hervey Bay (park in Library Carpark) 6 – 8pm
3…Wednesday 2/02/11 6 – 8pm Glenwood Hall Pepper Road, Glenwood
4…Thursday 3/02/11 6 – 8pm Boonooroo Hall Eckert Road, Boonooroo
5…Friday 4/02/11 6 – 8pm Burrum District Community Centre 56 Steley Street, Howard
6…Monday 7/02/11 6 – 8pm Teebar Hall Teebar Hall Road, Teebar
7…Tuesday 8/02/11 6 – 8pm Tiaro Memorial Hall Mayne Street, Tiaro
8…Wednesday 9/02/11 6 – 8pm River Heads Hall 54 Ariadne Street, River Heads
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FRASER COAST COUNCIL REQUESTS INPUT ON LOCAL FLOOD RESPONSE BY THEIR TEAM
Wednesday, January 26th, 201125 January 2011
Residents of the Fraser Coast to have their say on flood response
The Fraser Coast Regional Council wants to hear from residents about the recent Mary River flood.
“The flood tested our emergency response plan,” Mayor Mick Kruger said.
“While most of our response went smoothly and according to the plan, there are certainly areas where we think we can improve.”
One area for improvement is Council’s ability to get information on flood heights as the water flows down the river, Cr Kruger said.
Since the flood waters have receded Council has conducted two debriefing sessions to obtain feedback. One debriefing session was held with emergency services and government agencies and a separate session was held with Council staff.
“We also want to hear from residents,” Cr Kruger said.
“We’d like to know what you think were good points of the flood response as well as where you think the response could have been improved.”
Residents can email their views to flood@frasercoast.qld.gov.au; fill in an on-line response form under the Have Your Say section of the Council website www.frasercoast.qld.gov.au or contact a Customer Service Officer on 1300 79 49 29 to have their feedback recorded.
“People will be able to lodge their responses until close of business on Friday, February 18,” Cr Kruger said.
“All the responses will be considered during a review of Council’s Local Disaster Management Plan which is conducted after an incident.”
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FRASER COAST HAPPENINGS & XMAS WISHES AS PER THE LOCAL COUNCIL
Friday, December 17th, 2010 |
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Christmas is always a time of reflection, when we analyse the previous 12 months, pondering on our successes and failures, keen to ensure next year is even better. 
Council routinely undertakes inspections across the region to ensure that property use is consistent with the rates charged.
Make sure your vocal chords are in tune this weekend because Fraser Coast Regional Council proudly presents the RSL Carols by Candlelight, starring The Twine, The Great Scott Show, Bayside Christian Band and Choir and All Sorts Vocale Ensemble on Saturday December 18 at Hervey Bay’s Seafront Oval. Bring the whole family. It’s FREE and starts at 5.15pm. 
Expect a Moon Gate and Cloud Wall, two contemplation courts, a fortune wall, an arbour, riffle and ponds in the Chinese garden planned for the Hervey Bay Botanical Gardens.
Visit the Hervey Bay Regional Gallery in Old Maryborough Road, Hervey Bay for -
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FRASER COAST COUNCIL NEWSLETTER
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The storm season is nearly upon us and residents who have lived here all their lives, as I have, will be well aware that cyclones do hit our region. Lives have been lost in the past. We want to ensure that doesn’t happen in the future. The key to your family’s survival during a cyclone, flood or bushfire is preparation. The Council is helping you prepare by issuing every household with an Emergency Action Guide containing preparation tips, then holding public meetings to answer your questions. Read your Emergency Action Guide then bring it along to one of the meetings listed on the Council’s website. When you get home after the meeting, put what you have learned into practice. My husband John and I will be attending a meeting for our family’s welfare. It is so long since a cyclone came our way that we might well have forgotten some of the measures we should be taking and there are sure to be new, helpful ideas. Gather your neighbours and family together and come along in a group. It could be a social occasion that could save your lives. Kind regards, Julie Arthur |
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 Meteorologists are predicting increased storm activity this summer so the Council is helping you prepare, just in case.
You should have received in your letterbox a Council Emergency Action Guide that includes tips on preparing for storms, flood, bushfire or cyclones. Read your guide thoroughly to ensure you fully understand how to prepare for an emergency then, most importantly, prepare! Bring your Emergency Action guide along to one of the remaining free public seminars on how to prepare. Left: Seminar organiser Chris Vakas shows Acting Mayor Julie Arthur what an emergency pack could contain. For remaining meeting dates and times - More … |
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 Get your singing voices ready, dust off your santa hats and mark December 18 on your calendar for Carols by Candlelight on the Fraser Coast – a FREE event for the whole family. Don’t miss this spectacular celebration at the Hervey Bay Seafront Oval starting at 5.15pm. More …
Be sure to check www.festivefrasercoast.com.au other holiday events throughout the Fraser Coast region. |
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 You can now report a common issue or request a service from the Council on-line.
The new streamlined on-line service provides a convenient and easy way to contact the Council from your home and to ensure your report is dealt with as quickly as possible. Simply click on to the “Report an Issue” icon on the home page of the Council’s website and follow the prompts to the form that applies to your request. A Council Customer Service Officer will respond by email within two working days advising you of your unique customer request ID number and when you can expect to have your request resolved. |
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 Help radiate the joy of Christmas by entering your home in Light Up the Fraser Coast.
The competition is open to businesses and private homes throughout the region and includes several categories in different areas with prizes to be won. Entry forms are available in the Fraser Coast Chronicle or on the Council’s website. If you don’t want to enter the competition but want your lights display on the Chronicle’s Christmas Lights Map, tick the display only box on the entry form. Entries close 10 December. |
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Do you know any outstanding Aussies or community groups in the Fraser Coast region? If you do, nominate them for an Australia Day Award in each of the four previous local government communities (Hervey Bay, Maryborough, Tiaro and Woocoo). Nomination forms are available at Council’s administration centres, can be downloaded from the Council’s website (click here) or you can ring Council on 1300 79 49 29 to have a form posted to you. Post completed nomination forms as soon as possible to: Australia Day Awards |
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 Witneys’and Fraser Coast Cycles Slick Moves Across the Fraser Coast. Bring along your skateboard, scooter or bike and win!
4 December: Howard 3pm. 7 January: Hervey Bay 3pm. 11 January: Maryborough 3pm. 10 December: Pool Party at Hervey Bay Aquatic Centre for 5 to 17-year-olds, $5. 10 December: Pool Party at Maryborough’s Aquatic Centre for 6 to 11-year-olds in the 25-metre pool and 12 to 17-year-olds in the 50-metre pool, barbecue, $5. Check out the Hervey Bay PCYC holiday program for primary and secondary school age groups that includes a trip to Dreamworld and Cablewake, surfing workshops and more. Maryborough’s young people should watch the newspapers for registration forms for a trip to Dreamworld, Cablewake, art classes at Gatakers Artspace ($10) And … Kick it for Kids is re-opening for the school holidays from 15 December to 14 January at the Tiaro Community Centre. Bauple’s young people will be able to enjoy the Council’s portable ramps at the Bauple Recreation grounds during January – keep a lookout for the dates. For more information on Maryborough and Tiaro events contact Patrice on 4190 5822 or go to the Council’s Youth webpage … |
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 When you visit the Maryborough Showgrounds and Equestrian Park, you can now enjoy your chosen show in more comfort.
The Fraser Coast Council has replaced the 30-year-old seats in the MSEP grandstand with 576 bright blue, Australian made, polypropylene seats and upgraded the grandstand structure during a $160,000 renovation. The concrete grandstand was also cleaned, repaired and sealed to stop water penetration. Roof sheeting and rusted purlins were replaced, the new purlins painted and the lighting was upgraded. Non slip and high visibility paints were applied to the surfaces of all walkways to improve safety before the seats were installed. More … Right: MSEP Co-ordinator Thea Griffin and Acting Mayor Julie Arthur in the newly renovated grandstand. |
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| Fraser Coast builder Monopoly Constructions has been awarded the $1.3 million contract to build the third court at the Hervey Bay PCYC. As part of the contract Monopoly Constructions will also utilise 12 local sub-contractors who employ approximately 97 staff.
It is expected that work on the project will start mid December, 2010 and be finished by April, 2011. More … |
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| Are you planning a community event that could benefit from some financial support?
Fraser Coast Regional Council’s Community and Events Support Grants Scheme is now open for applications. Eligible community groups and organisations are invited to apply for funding of up to $5,000 to assist with community projects and events taking place between May and October 2011. Applications close on 11 February 2011 and successful applicants will be notified in April 2011. Application forms are available from Council’s Administration Centres, Libraries and from Council’s website www.frasercoast.qld.gov.au All enquiries should be directed to Council’s Grants Officer on 1300 79 49 29 or grants@frasercoast.qld.gov.au |
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FRASER COAST COUNCIL TO REZONE LAND PARCELS FOR IMPROVED USAGE
Thursday, December 2nd, 2010There are moves afoot to upgrade uses of land in the Fraser Coast Queensland for the future of the region.
Not before time.
View some material in this council web link below
http://www.frasercoast.qld.gov.au/web/guest/hervey-bay-city-planning-scheme-draft-amendments
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