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2 March 2010 Hi [subscriber-firstname]
In readiness, council will visit towns across the Coast from March to speak with residents and learn more about how they would like their town, suburb or village to look in the future. Keep your eye on council’s website for a copy of the submission report and details of the upcoming community consultation.
Council is currently delivering the latest issue of Encompass to all households across the Sunshine Coast. The March issue introduces the Sunshine Coast’s 2010 Australia Day Award recipients. Celebrating the contribution of these individuals, community organisations and businesses in the region, Mayor Bob Abbot presented the awards at a twilight ceremony at Mooloolaba Beach on 25 January. Enjoy reading the latest Encompass. If you haven’t received your copy by 8 March, phone council on 5475 7272 or pick one up at your local council office or library.
Dog owners can avoid a $200 on-the-spot fine by keeping their dog’s registration up to date. Council is cracking down on unregistered dogs after nearly 25 per cent of Sunshine Coast dog owners failed to re-register their pets this year. As registration is compulsory under state government laws, council officers will be door knocking in every suburb checking for unregistered dogs. Council’s priority is to reunite lost dogs with their owners, but dogs that are not registered cannot be easily identified. Council endeavours to make registration affordable by offering lower fees to responsible owners who de-sex and microchip their dogs. Council issues dog owners with a registration renewal notice each year.
A new trial bus service—the first Sunshine Coast Council Public Transport Levy initiative for the hinterland—has started. The new service connects Beerwah and Landsborough and introduces weekend services between Landsborough and Maleny. Timetables are available at Beerwah and Maleny libraries and regular commuters between Maleny and Landsborough should check for timetable changes. A well-used public transport network is vital to achieving our vision for a sustainable Sunshine Coast. Hinterland residents are encouraged to ‘bus-it’ as often as possible to help the service succeed and support sustainable living on the Sunshine Coast. The new bus service is a joint initiative of Sunshine Coast Regional Council and the Department of Transport and Main Roads. Telephone Glasshouse Country Coaches on 5496 9249 for details about the service and copies of timetables. For details on connecting services to the coast contact Translink on 131 230 or visit www.translink.com.au
The Noosa Junction is another step closer to an exciting and vibrant new look with the appointment of the locally-based Place Design Group to develop a Place Making Master Plan for Noosa’s much-loved shopping strip.
Council’s Sunshine Coast Art Prize is attracting diverse entries from across the nation. The final 40 entries will be hung at the Caloundra Regional Art Gallery, with the winning work acquired by the gallery. Last year’s winner was Peter Hudson with Law, oil on linen, 150 x 145cm. Calling all cyclists. Council’s TravelSmart team is hosting a range of great events and workshops to celebrate Bike Week from March 13 to 21. There is something for all ages, from bike maintenance workshops and pathway awareness rides, to sessions helping children progress from training wheels to two wheels as well as how to correctly fit your bike helmet. Local schools are also encouraged to get involved in a Ride to School Day on March 17. Bike Week aims to: The events are part of Queensland's Bike Week activities with funding from the Queensland Government and Bicycle Queensland. Several local bike shops have generously donated their time to conduct the bike maintenance workshops.
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