40-478: Lakes Creek is a suburb split between Rockhampton Region and Shire of Livingstone , Queensland , Australia. In the 2021 census , Lakes Creek had a population of 633 people. Lakes Creek is predominantly in Rockhampton Region with 10.4 square kilometres (4.0 sq mi) compared to Shire of Livingstone with 0.4 square kilometres (0.15 sq mi). The suburb is bordered to the south-west by
80-575: A City on 31 March 1903, while North Rockhampton and Mount Morgan became Towns and the divisions of Gogango and Fitzroy became Shires. Gogango was renamed Livingstone on 8 August 1903. The State Government became concerned in 1918 after both the City of Rockhampton and Town of North Rockhampton councils proposed separate water infrastructure projects. On Saturday 25 January 1919, an amalgamation referendum held in North Rockhampton passed with 884 of
120-469: A proposal was made to de-amalgamate the Shire of Livingstone from the Rockhampton Region. On 9 March 2013, the citizens of the former Livingstone shire voted in a referendum to de-amalgamate. The Shire of Livingstone was re-established on 1 January 2014. In 2019, a proposal was put forward that the localities of Glenlee , Rockyview and Glendale (all within the Shire of Livingstone) should become part of
160-562: A school in the area at which it was estimated that 25 children would attend the school if established. Although the building was completed in January 1872, Lakes Creek Provisional School did not open until 1 October 1872 but closed in 1874, reopening on 21 May 1877. In July 1894, the Queensland Government decided that the numbers of students in the area warranted a state school. In January 1895 Lakes Creek State School opened on
200-575: A similar sentiment in 2018, stating: "In Brisbane, people would be flat out knowing where Livingstone is, but as Capricorn Coast Regional Council, they would know it's a coastal destination." Ireland also said that a change to the Capricorn Coast Region would assist with tourism marketing, with local tourism operators and organisation already having expressed a preference for such a name. However, this proposal has already received opposition from residents of rural towns situated away from
240-541: A trip to India as part of a delegation of Mayors from Regional Queensland . Strelow publicly stated that she refuted the findings, and that her refusal to agree to having been personally compromised was a matter of personal integrity, but that she had resigned her position in light of the findings. Following an amendment made to the Local Government Act 2009 (Qld) only a few months prior, Strelow's resignation less than 12 months after being elected meant that
280-495: Is a local government area located in the Capricornia region of Central Queensland , Queensland , Australia, to the immediate north and east of the regional city of Rockhampton . The shire, administered from the coastal town of Yeppoon , covers an area of 11,758 square kilometres (4,539.8 sq mi), and existed as a local government entity from 1879 until 2008, when it amalgamated with several other councils to become
320-637: Is a mix of residential and industrial. Teys Australia operate a large abattoir and feedlot in Lakes Creek. In 2013 it was the largest employer in Rockhampton with a staff of over 1000 people. The Rockhampton–Emu Park Road runs through from west to south. On 14 September 1871, residents of the area who were mostly employees of the Central Queensland Meat Preserving Company held a meeting to establish
360-669: Is part of the Wesleyan Methodist Church . Rockhampton Region The Rockhampton Region is a local government area (LGA) in Central Queensland , Australia, located on the Tropic of Capricorn about 600 kilometres (370 mi) north of Brisbane . Rockhampton is the region's major city; the region also includes the Fitzroy River , Mount Archer National Park and Berserker Range . In
400-578: The 2021 census , the Rockhampton Region had a population of 81,968 people. Established in 2008, it was preceded by four previous local government areas extending to almost the beginning of local government in Queensland. On 1 January 2014, one of those local government areas, the Shire of Livingstone was restored as an independent council. Prior to the 2008 amalgamation, the Rockhampton Region existed as four distinct local government areas: Rockhampton
440-564: The Fitzroy River . The developed land in the suburb is predominantly near the river approx 10 to 20 metres (33 to 66 ft) above sea level (and is entirely within the Rockhampton Region). The bulk of the land is mountainous and undeveloped rising to peaks such as: Much of this undeveloped mountainous land in the north-east of the locality is within the Mount Archer National Park . The developed land use
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#1732780358048480-639: The Gogango Division was established as one of 74 divisions around Queensland under the Divisional Boards Act 1879 with a population of 5023. It covered an area of 16,239 km (6,270 sq mi) surrounding but not including the town of Rockhampton —an area significantly greater than the modern Rockhampton Regional Council covers. Its administrative centre was in North Rockhampton . Capital and people came to
520-469: The Rockhampton Region . The Shire was re-established on 1 January 2014 following a successful de-amalgamation referendum in 2013. Industry within the shire is diverse. Timber is harvested from extensive pine plantations near Byfield in the north. Significant pineapple production takes place within the shire, as well as other agricultural crops. Tourism is increasingly becoming a mainstay of
560-856: The Shire of Livingstone The populations given relate to the component entities prior to 2008. The census in 2011 was the first for the new Region, while the census in 2016 reflects the deamalgamation of the Shire of Livingstone. Rockhampton Regional Council operates a headquarters public library at 230 Bolsover Street, Rockhampton ("Southside"). Branch libraries are located in Berserker ("Rockhampton North"), Gracemere , Mount Morgan and West Rockhampton ("Anytime" at Rockhampton Airport ). The council owns six business units which are city-owned enterprises managed on commercial lines: 23°22′29.97″S 150°30′42.02″E / 23.3749917°S 150.5116722°E / -23.3749917; 150.5116722 Shire of Livingstone The Shire of Livingstone
600-700: The Southern Downs Region The city has a tropical savanna climate ( Köppen : Aw ), marking the southern boundary of this climatic zone, more precisely in the Byfield National Park . The Livingstone Shire Council operates public libraries in Byfield , Marlborough , Emu Park , and Yeppoon . It also supports volunteer-operated libraries in Mount Chalmers and Stanage Bay . Incorporating non-consecutive terms into
640-612: The 1,029 votes cast in favour. On 15 March 1919, elections for the new four-ward council with 11 councillors took place, with their first meeting being held five days later. North Rockhampton's chambers, located in Stapleton Park, North Rockhampton , became a Main Roads office for about four decades, and eventually was restored and, since 1985, has been the home of Rockhampton and District Historical Society. Wards were abolished at some point and were not reintroduced until 1982, when
680-836: The Broadsound Division was transferred to the Duaringa Division . On 6 April 1899, the part of the Gogango Division south of the Fitzroy River split away to form the Fitzroy Division . With the passage of the Local Authorities Act 1902 , Gogango Division became the Shire of Gogango on 31 March 1903, and on 8 August 1903 it was renamed Shire of Livingstone. On 1 July 1984, the neighbouring City of Rockhampton grew to include Parkhurst (which had previously been within
720-551: The Gogango Divisional Board was established as one of 74 divisions around Queensland under the Divisional Boards Act 1879 . It covered an area of 16,239 km (6,270 sq mi) surrounding the municipality—an area significantly greater than the modern Rockhampton Region covers. Capital and people came to the area in greater numbers after the discovery of gold in 1882 at Mount Morgan , about 20 kilometres (12 mi) south of Rockhampton. A Municipal Borough
760-499: The Queensland Government was often requested to intervene. It did not have a reliable water supply and at the time of its amalgamation was still trying to raise funds for a dam. The Fitzroy Division was proclaimed on 6 April 1899 out of the southern part of Gogango. With the passage of the Local Authorities Act 1902 , Rockhampton became one of three former municipalities, alongside Brisbane and Townsville , to become
800-517: The Rockhampton Region. The main rationales for the change were that these localities lay in the path of suburban growth to the north of Rockhampton and that the residents of these localities used the services and facilities within the Rockhampton Region rather than those of the Shire of Livingstone. The proposal highlighted the different planning priorities between the two local governments with Rockhampton Region wishing to develop more suburban housing and associated amenities with smaller land parcels, while
840-407: The Shire of Livingstone preferred to have larger land parcels to retain its rural and rural residential character. Given the unpopularity of the forced 2008 amalgamation, there was suspicion among shire residents that the proposal was another attempt to achieve amalgamation through progressive loss of localities to the Rockhampton Region. Following a number of investigations and public consultations, it
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#1732780358048880-646: The Shire of Livingstone) to encompass the area where Rochampton's new water treatment facility was being constructed.. On 15 March 2008, under the Local Government (Reform Implementation) Act 2007 passed by the Parliament of Queensland on 10 August 2007, the Shire of Livingstone merged with the City of Rockhampton and the Shires of Mount Morgan and Fitzroy to form the Rockhampton Region . In 2012,
920-692: The area in greater numbers after the discovery of gold in 1882 at Mount Morgan , about 20 kilometres (12 mi) south of Rockhampton. A bridge was built spanning the Fitzroy River in 1882, and a year later in September 1883, the Borough of North Rockhampton was proclaimed. On 3 March 1892, part of subdivision 2 of the Broadsound Division was transferred to subdivision 3 of the Gogango Division, while another part of subdivision 2 of
960-497: The area, with Keppel Bay and the nearby islands a major drawcard, and more than half of the Shire's population lives in the coastal area centred on Yeppoon and Emu Park . The coastal strip within the shire is known as the Capricorn Coast . The Shoalwater Bay Military Training Area is also located within the shire. In the 2021 census , the Shire of Livingstone had a population of 39,398 people. On 11 November 1879,
1000-506: The coast such as The Caves, Marlborough and Ogmore. The associated costs with changing the name of Livingstone has also prompted concern from the community. The Shire of Livingstone includes the following settlements: Rockhampton area: Yeppoon-Keppel area: Other areas: - shared with Rockhampton Region - not to be confused with Bangalee in the Gladstone Region - not to be confused with Maryvale in
1040-531: The council was restructured with 10 divisions each electing one councillor, plus a mayor elected by the entire City. On 1 July 1984, the City grew northwards by annexing Parkhurst , where its water treatment facility was being constructed, from the Shire of Livingstone. The council tried on several occasions to expand further into the Livingstone and Fitzroy areas, but a referendum in Fitzroy on 9 February 1991
1080-462: The following day that the Queensland Government would amend the Act to roll back the changes and force a by-election for the role of Mayor as soon as the newly-elected Queensland Parliament had been sworn in. Following Strelow's resignation as Mayor, it was announced that Deputy Mayor Neil Fisher would fill the role of Acting Mayor until a replacement had been elected. On 4 February 2021, Tony Williams
1120-518: The position of Mayor would immediately pass to the runner-up from the Mayoral election of March 2020. The only other candidate in that election had been local environmental activist, Chris "Pineapple" Hooper, who had received less than a third of votes cast in the election. Following uproar over Hooper's "accidental" elevation to the Mayoralty, Local Government Minister Stirling Hinchliffe announced
1160-487: The present site. Lakes Creek Baptist Church opened on Tuesday 3 March 1914. In the 2016 census Lakes Creek had a population of 552 people. In the 2021 census , Lakes Creek had a population of 633 people. Lakes Creek State School is a government primary (Prep-6) school for boys and girls at 445 Paterson Street ( 23°22′33″S 150°33′36″E / 23.3759°S 150.5600°E / -23.3759; 150.5600 ( Lakes Creek State School ) ). In 2016,
1200-486: The school had an enrolment of 127 students with 8 teachers (7 full-time equivalent) and 9 non-teaching staff (5 full-time equivalent). In 2018, the school had an enrolment of 102 students with 8 teachers (7 full-time equivalent) and 12 non-teaching staff (7 full-time equivalent). Rocky Wesleyan Church is at 446 Paterson Drive ( 23°22′34″S 150°33′36″E / 23.3762°S 150.5600°E / -23.3762; 150.5600 ( Rocky Wesleyan Church ) ). It
1240-526: The shire suffers from poor name recognition. In March 2023, Livingstone mayor Andy Ireland requested a report detailing the positives and negatives associated with a name change. He expressed frustration at regularly being asked to explain where the Shire of Livingstone was, including during meetings with senior Australian Defence Force personnel and cabinet ministers from the Federal Government . Former mayor Bill Ludwig had previously expressed
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1280-511: The south bank of the Fitzroy River and had a population of about 600. In 1864, the council was divided into three wards—Fitzroy, Archer and Leichhardt. A proposal to greatly expand its area southwards to include Gracemere and Bouldercombe was rejected in part due to opposition from influential squatters in the area. It achieved a measure of autonomy in 1878 with the enactment of the Local Government Act . On 11 November 1879,
1320-624: Was decided in October 2022 not to change the local government boundaries. Since de-amalgamation from Rockhampton Regional Council, there has been regular proposals for the shire to change its name. The name of Livingstone is believed to have been derived from Livingstone County in New South Wales which was named after Scottish explorer David Livingstone . However, because of the name's lack of geographical context, it's been argued by local government leaders and local organisations that
1360-489: Was described as a "small and straggling hamlet". Nevertheless, it was able to get a loan to construct a Municipal Chambers in 1885, which was completed in December of that year. The town clerk's arrest for embezzlement in 1890 marked the beginning of a period of difficulties characterised by disputes with the surrounding Gogango Divisional Board over road construction, and internal conflict between members of council, in which
1400-451: Was elected as mayor. In 2024, Strelow was exonerated as a review by QCAT found that the official hospitality was not required to have been listed on the particular register in question. It also commented that it was "clearly highly regrettable that this matter has taken so long to be dealt with". The Rockhampton Region includes the following settlements: Rockhampton area Mount Morgan area Fitzroy area - shared with
1440-486: Was of particular concern. On 15 March 2008, the City and Shires formally ceased to exist, and elections were held on the same day to elect councillors and a mayor to the Regional Council. In 2012, a proposal was made to de-amalgamate the Shire of Livingstone from the Rockhampton Region. On 9 March 2013, the citizens of the former Livingstone shire voted in a referendum to de-amalgamate. The Shire of Livingstone
1480-509: Was opposed by 83% of valid votes cast. In July 2007, the Local Government Reform Commission released a report making recommendations for statewide reform of local government boundaries, and recommended that the four areas of Rockhampton, Fitzroy, Livingstone and Mount Morgan amalgamate, due to a community of interest centred upon Rockhampton. The very weak sustainability rating given to the Shire of Mount Morgan
1520-496: Was proclaimed as Queensland's fourth municipality (after Brisbane , Ipswich and Toowoomba ) on 13 December 1860 under the Municipalities Act 1858 , a piece of New South Wales legislation inherited by Queensland when it became a separate colony in 1859. It held its first election on 26 February 1861 and its inaugural meeting on 1 March 1861. The municipality had an area of 13 km (5.0 sq mi) located on
1560-498: Was proclaimed there on 22 May 1890. A bridge was built spanning the Fitzroy River in 1882, and a year later in September 1883, the North Rockhampton Borough was proclaimed. North Rockhampton had a somewhat unhappy 36-year existence—its small population and location opposite the stronger and wealthier Rockhampton borough made comparisons inevitable and development of its own identity almost impossible. In 1919, it
1600-700: Was re-established on 1 January 2014. The Council consists of a Mayor and seven Councillors. The Mayor is elected by the public, and the Councillors are elected from seven single-member divisions using an optional preferential voting system. Elections are held every four years. Margaret Strelow resigned the mayoralty on Monday 9 November 2020, following an adverse finding at the Councillor Conduct Tribunal. The misconduct finding related to non-disclosure, or incorrect disclosure, of corporate hospitality received by mining company Adani during
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