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Several community art programs will share more than $48,000, thanks to a recent funding approval from Gladstone Regional Council.
In a general meeting on May 4, Gladstone Regional Council heard 11 applications were received for the Regional Arts Development Fund Round One for 2020-21.
Councillors voted unanimously to fund seven of the 11 applications.
Gladstone Independent Schools Music Association, Boyne Tannum Arts Business Community Association, Ping Carlyon, Sharon Hare, Kathryn Apel, Luke Graham and Rosedale State School will share $48,685.97 for art projects across the region.
General manager Community Development and Events Kylie Lee said a majority of the applications were of “very high calibre”.
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The countdown is on for the 2021 Agnes Blues, Roots and Rock Festival when it kicks off for its 14th year.
The festival is set to bring even more original music with its Discovery Stage, a second stage designed to complement the main Marquee Stage.
The Discovery Stage allows festival goers to get up close and personal with a range of Queensland regional artists.
The Discovery Stage was introduced at last year’s festival and former Discovery Stage manager Ken Chynoweth-Tidy was excited to see it return.
“This stage is set to grow every year under a dedicated festival team, introducing a range of additional original artists and their work to a wider audience with the aim of further developing their profile,” Mr Chynoweth-Tidy said.
Awards for carers in Holbeach, Market Deeping and Spalding
| Updated: 13:54, 30 December 2020
Teams at Country Courtâs five local care and nursing homes have celebrated their annual staff awards.
Because of COVID-19, the awards at the three Spalding homes and the ones in Holbeach and Market Deeping were held virtually, with nominations made online. The judges reviewed the entries and winners were announced in a series of virtual award ceremonies.
There were over 1,000 nominations across the group from staff and residents and their families. This year it was clear how much families appreciated the efforts of staff to keep their loved ones safe and how much staff had supported each other throughout the pandemic.