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Edition 28, September 2009
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Places to discover
Want to book a park for a party or find out which of your local parks will be hosting children's activities during the school holidays? You'll find it all and lots more on Council's new Gold Coast Parks website.
Car immobiliser giveaway
As part of a joint Council and National Motor Vehicle Theft Reduction Council initiative, 100 car engine immobilisers will be given away to residents.
Sustainability made simpler
How does a community garden grow? What's a 'walkable neighbourhood'? How, if you build your home facing north, can you reduce your power bill?
Active and Healthy wins Queensland award
Gold Coast City Council's Active and Healthy Program has won the state prize in the Healthy Weight category of the 2009 Heart Foundation - Local Government Awards, presented in Brisbane.
Australia Day Awards 2010
Nominations are now open for the Gold Coast City Council Australia Day Awards 2010.
Does your pooch have a barking problem?
Gold Coast dog owners are invited to attend a free Bark Stoppers seminar, hosted by animal behaviour expert, Dr Cam Day.
Places to discover
Looking for a park to get married in or one that has a super playground for kids?
Want to book a park for a party or find out which of your local parks will be hosting children's activities during the school holidays?
You'll find it all and lots more on Council's new Gold Coast Parks website.
The site went live on 1 September to coincide with the first day of Spring.
Jam-packed with all things green, healthy, active and outdoors, it's a one-stop shop for Gold Coast residents, day trippers and interstate visitors.
And for a limited time only, when you sign up to receive a regular parks eNewsletter, you will go into a draw to win one of five fabulous picnic hampers to make your excursions into our parks and the great outdoors even more enjoyable.
Check out the website at www.goldcoastcity.com.au/parks - and don't forget to sign up to the eNewsletter to be in the running to win a picnic hamper
Car immobiliser giveaway
Operation Bounce Back is a project aimed at reducing motor vehicle theft on the Gold Coast. As part of this joint Council and National Motor Vehicle Theft Reduction Council initiative, 100 car engine immobilisers are to be given away to residents. The immobilisers are worth $200 each and the prize includes free installation at a local automotive supplier.
Engine immobilisers are the best protection against car theft because they interrupt the power supply required to start a vehicle unless the correct ignition key signal is used.
To enter you must own a vehicle manufactured before 2001 that does not already have an immobilising device fitted. To enter, simply email your name, phone number, address and vehicle make, model, and year of manufacture to communitysafety@goldcoast.qld.gov.au or telephone (07) 5581 6603 by 30 October 2009. Seven winners will be drawn randomly.*
For more car safe tips visit www.goldcoastcity.com.au/cartheft
* Only one entry per household please.
Sustainability made simpler at first 'innovation estate'
How does a community garden grow? What's a 'walkable neighbourhood'? How, if you build your home facing north, can you reduce your power bill?
Gold Coast City Council is encouraging residents to find out about sustainable solutions for their home and community.
Council has teamed up with Landmatters, developers of the multi award-winning Ecovillage at Currumbin, to present what is believed to be Australia's first 'innovation estate'.
Visit the interpretive centre to find out the benefits of energy and water saving, recycling and climate-sensitive design and other great ideas at the Ecovillage.
The display helps take the mystery out of sustainability, by explaining how everyone can help the environment and their own hip pocket.
The interpretive centre, at the entrance to The Ecovillage, 639 Currumbin Creek Road, will be open with staff on site from 10am-2pm. Entry is free.
Active and Healthy wins Queensland award
Gold Coast City Council's Active and Healthy Program has won the state prize in the Healthy Weight category of the 2009 Heart Foundation - Local Government Awards, presented in Brisbane.
The awards recognise initiatives that contribute to improving heart health in Australian communities. The Healthy Weight category acknowledges the efforts of local governments to address increasing levels of obesity.
The new Active & Healthy Citywide Program features more than 150 free or low cost activities running weekly across the city. The citywide program offers has something for everyone, as well as activities specific to kids, seniors, parents with bubs, prenatal and for people with a disability. New weekend experiences in this year's program include kayaking, stand-up paddle boarding, make and fly a kite workshops, mountain biking, juggle jam circus fun workshops, rock climbing and much more.
To find out what's happening in a park near you, either link to the virtual book or use the 'what's on' searchable calendar at the new Parks Gold Coast website -
The Active & Healthy Citywide Program booklets are available at customer service centres or libraries.
Australia Day Awards 2010
Nominations are now open for the Gold Coast City Council Australia Day Awards 2010.
The awards recognise exceptional achievements in community service, sporting, environmental and cultural endeavours. There are also awards for the Gold Coast Citizen of the Year and Gold Coast Young Citizen of the Year.
2009 winners included Gold Coast Citizen of the Year, Dr Thomas Challenger, for his work with Medcall and Gold Coast Young Citizen of the Year, Stephanie Toft, for her extensive community work on the Gold Coast.
Nominations close on Wednesday 18 November and the winners will be announced at a breakfast award presentation at the Gold Coast Arts Centre in January 2010. All nominees will also be invited to the award presentation breakfast.
Nomination forms can be downloaded from Council's website at:
goldcoastcity.com.au/australiadayawards
For further information, call Council's Corporate Communication branch on (07) 5581 6435.
Does your pooch have a barking problem?
Excessive barking can make neighbours cranky and is usually a sign that your pooch is bored and lonely. Council's Animal Management team is taking the lead in education. Residents are invited to attend a free Bark Stopper seminar hosted by animal behaviour expert Dr Cam Day. Learn how to identify your dog's barking triggers and discover some of the solutions available.
Bark Stopper seminars are held quarterly across the city, with the next seminar to be held at Helensvale Community Centre, 31 Discovery Drive Helensvale on Saturday 10 October at 1.30pm. Registration is essential.
To secure your spot, contact Council's Animal Management unit on (07) 5581 6664 and please leave pets at home.
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