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Council unanimous on preventing future events during Rainbow Bee-eater breeding season

28 October 2025

Councillors sitting around table

During the 8 October Council meeting, Mayor Matt Burnett introduced a Notice of Motion to ensure the safety of the Rainbow Bee-eaters' nests during the annual breeding season at the Seventeen Seventy SES Grounds.

Councillor's Recommendation

Council Resolution

Moved by Mayor Matt Burnett.

Seconded by Councillor Natalia Muszkat.

Carried unanimously by Council.

The Councillor's Recommendation was adopted.

Additional Responses

On 26 September 2025, Council held a Community Conversation to listen to residents on the Rainbow Bee‐eaters and their breeding grounds at the Seventeen Seventy SES Grounds.

During the meeting, Council committed to coming back to the community with responses to three questions.

If you have any further enquiries, please contact Council on (07) 4970 0700 or email info@gladstone.qld.gov.au.