Born and raised in Brisbane, Councillor Andrea Friend relocated to Yeppoon in 2004 where she met her husband, spending the last 16 years enjoying our regions beautiful beaches, rural settings and friendly community. Being an active member of the community, Councillor Friend has been a member of several not-for-profit organisations including the SES Yeppoon from 2011 -2019, Community Radio Keppel FM and The Yeppoon Choral Society. Councillor Friend believes consistent and timely provision of service and maintenance, containment of rate rises, encouragement for growth in new business and optimum use of current council facilities are just some of the important tasks that need to be achieved to improve our Shire’s liveability. She has a mature outlook and energy to communicate with people from all walks of life and is thrilled to be serving the Livingstone Shire region.