One Coast - Cassowary Coast
NOV 05 2021
COMMUNITY CONNECT
GIVE WHERE IT’S NEEDED MOST COMMUNITY CHRISTMAS APPEAL LAUNCHED With Christmas fast approaching, Council Mayor Mark Nolan has called for the region to provide generously this festive season by giving to where it’s needed most and donating to the 2021 Cassowary Coast Community Christmas Appeal. “You see a lot of families and individuals struggling at this time of year, not just with Christmas and family, but also the pressure of a looming new school year. “This Christmas we want to say, we are here for you. Over the years, we have seen locals helping locals with many people contributing to the Appeal and I thank the community for their ongoing support. “In 2020, local businesses and the community reached deep and we raised over $10,000, which made a huge difference to the lives of many in our community. It is heart-warming to see the positive
impact this has on those who need a helping hand at Christmas time,” Councillor Nolan said. “In order to make this year’s appeal a success we invite you to donate money, gifts or toys for both adults and children – or even gift vouchers – to help our vulnerable people and bring cheer. “For just $2, people can buy a golden star from Council offices in Innisfail, Tully and Cardwell. “These stars are then hung on our Council Christmas Tree to celebrate the contribution made. Donations over $200 will be recognised with a gift box placed under the tree and will also be publicly acknowledged by Council through local media. “Your donation will help bring some joy and put the ‘merry’ back into Christmas across our region. “100% of funds raised go towards assisting individuals, families and children in our region. We have part-
nered with local charities who will distribute the funds to residents identified as needing a helping hand this Christmas,” he said. Donations can also be made by EFT to Cassowary Coast Regional Council BSB 064818 Account number 00000013 with Reference XMASAPP- (donors name). Local businesses- keep an eye on your mailbox for more information on how you can get involved. The 2021 recipient groups are Cassowary Coast Uniting Church, Community Support Centre Innisfail, Empower Church Innisfail- Global Care Inc, Innisfail Youth Family Care, Salvation Army, Tully Support Centre and Wet Tropics Community Housing. For more information, please visit www.cassowarycoast.qld.gov.au or by calling 1300 763 903.
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November 05, 2021
COUNCIL BRIEFS
Wave you’re on Camera!
Six CCTV cameras have been installed at the Clump Point Boat Ramp for real-time surveillance to monitor ramp usage, record any incidents and ensure public safety. They have also been installed to assist with enforcing mooring permits. The cameras were funded by the Department of Transport and Main Roads with the work being completed by Council.
Scheduled works – Ryan Street and Martin Street, East Innisfail
Cassowary Coast Regional Council wishes to advise that they have commenced water main works. Works will be undertaken on Ryan and Martin Street, East Innisfail and are expected to take up to eight weeks to complete, weather permitting. The new water main will replace a 1933 cast iron water main, which has severe internal ferric corrosion. The new water main will improve flow and water pressure in the area. A notice will be placed in the letterbox for impacted residents. Nearby residents and motorists can expect minor traffic delays, construction noise, possible temporary disruption to drive way access and may experience temporary disruptions to water to property. Council workers will advise residents in advance of any temporary impacts to water or driveway access. There will be temporary impacts to kerbside car parks and Council will endeavour to minimise any impacts as much as possible. For the safety of workers and road users, changed traffic conditions will be in place while the works are carried out. The traveling public will see traffic control in place to maintain two way flow of traffic. Council thanks the community for their patience and cooperation during these important works.
IT’S NOT TOO LATE TO HAVE YOUR SAY It’s not too late to have your say about the future of Warrina Lakes. Community feedback is being sought on the draft Warrina Lakes Strategic Master Plan. Feedback opened on 14 October and will closure on Sunday 21 November 2021, Council encouraging all residents to provide feedback, ideas and suggestions on the Draft Warrina Lakes Strategic Master Plan. The feedback will be reviewed by the project team and considered in the preparation of the final Warrina Lakes Strategic Master Plan. The final Warrina Lakes Strategic Master Plan will then be prepared for Council endorsement. Implementation of the Warrina Lakes Strategic Master Plan will be a matter for Council’s further consideration, as part of its annual budget deliberations and implementation of its works and maintenance programs. The Warrina Lakes Strategic Master Plan will be used to apply for state and federal funding for projects outlined within the implementation plan. The community is encouraged to have their say on the project though the consultation portal at warrinastrategic.cassowarycoast.qld.gov. au, or by emailing the project team via enquiries@cassowarycoast.qld. gov.au. For more information please visit www.cassowarycoast.qld.gov.au/master-plans-strategies.
2021 Citizen of the Year- Truus Biddlecombe
Australia Day Award Nominations now open THEY ARE THE CHAMPIONS, OUR LOCAL COMMUNITIES JUST CAN’T DO WITHOUT.
Those who turn up day in, day out for the good of others, often without reward or recognition. If someone you know fits that bill, it’s time to make a fuss – and nominate them for the Cassowary Coast Regional Council 2022 Australia Day Awards. Councillor Trudy Tschui said that every year, extraordinary local residents are recognised on Australia Day for their invaluable contributions to our wonderful region. “It’s time to ‘Nominate a Mate’ and call out their great work. Nominations are open across 13 categories ranging from Citizen of the Year to the Excellence and Innovation Award.” Truus Biddlecombe, a well-known community connector within the Cassowary Coast, was the 2021 Citizen of Year. As a volunteer for Red Cross Emergency Services, committee member for Mission Beach & Burgundy Club,
Mission Beach Community Association, Mission Beach Community Support Inc, Patron of Mission Arts and foreshore clean-ups, Truus is one of the first in the community to put her hand up to help. Lori Edgerton, was the region’s 2021 Young Citizen of the Year. Lori’s excellence is broad, and included her pursuit of cultural and sporting interests alongside her academic focus. Nominations open today and close on 5pm Friday 7 January 2022. Category winners are selected by a committee of community members and Council representatives with the awards presented at a ceremony. In 2022, the ceremony is being held at Cardwell, on Australia Day in conjunction with a community event. More information on the 2022 Australia Day awards, including conditions of entry, is available at www.cassowarycoast.qld.gov.au/australiaday
November 05 2021
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STAGE ONE OF THE MISSION BEACH MASTER PLAN HAS BEGUN
NEW ONLINE SITE MODERNISES CASSOWARY COAST LIBRARIES
Stage One of the Mission Beach Masterplan is due to com- work being undertaken includes further road shoulder works, mence, with works for the carpark beginning on Thursday 28 extra on street parking, an additional entry and exit to the carOctober, weather permitting. park and improved underground drainage. The extra works will ensure the Carpark is suitable for use into Located on the corner of Campbell Street and Endeavour Avenue, the carpark will consist of 56 carpark bays, including two the future and allows for forecasted population growth within disabled parks and three bays suitable for caravans or trailers. the Mission Beach area. Cassowary Coast Regional Council Mayor, Mark Nolan said Stage One of the Mission Beach Masterplan is fully funded by the carpark is the first stage in a much larger project. Council and with additional works now being undertaken, the “Council is very pleased to begin this project as it will improve total project is anticipated to be $696,000. safety in the area, provide improved access to the local busi- During the works there will be limited disruptions to the communesses and improve drainage. nity, with no full road closures anticipated. Traffic management “Unfortunately, Council was unsuccessful in receiving funding will be on site as required during various stages of construction. from the fifth round of Building Better Regions by the Federal Government which was hoped to part fund Stage Two of the Works will occur from Monday to Saturday, 7:00am to 5:00pm project. “There are other funding opportunities out there including a each day. The project is expected to be complete by 17 Decemsixth round of Building Better Regions and we are reconsider- ber, pending site and weather conditions. ing all options to make sure this project goes ahead. To view the master plan for Mission Beach visit “In the interim, Council will continue to provide the community www.cassowarycoast.qld.gov.au/master-plans-strategies. with updates as they occur,” said Councillor Nolan. To provide best value and outcome for the community, changes For more information contact Council at 1300 763 903 or via to the original proposed design have been made. Additional email on enquiries@ccrc.qld.gov.au.
MISSION BEACH CAR PARK PLANS
Cassowary Coast Libraries are excited to announce an impressive new website which will modernise the way the community engages with their local branch. The bespoke new website offers a variety of functions allowing users to search the extensive online catalogue of physical items and e-resources. The new website is easily accessible for Cassowary Coast Libraries members. Simply log on with your library card to access your member account. The portal will also show your current loans, reservations, requests, alerts, personal lending history, and reading lists in a vibrant easy-to-view format. Library members will have access to a library in their pocket, with the online catalogue being available from any smart phone or tablet, with the new Spydus Mobile App. Libraries also offer many events at each branch including author talks, movies, workshops, school holiday program and the ever popular Baby Bounce and Story Time. All of these and more will be available to view and directly register through the new website and app. For history buffs, the new digital Archive Gateway offers an instant visual link to our growing historical collections. Whether you’re researching local history at home, or would like to tap into old images of familiar Cassowary Coast locations, you can now discover a wide array of historical photographs and documents on your preferred digital device. The new website is available on www.cassowary.spydus.com. The community is also welcome visit a local libraries branch to be guided through all the features and get assistance signing up.
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SHOW US HOW YOU RECYCLE NATIONAL RECYCLING WEEK 2021 kicks off this Monday and to celebrate recycling in the Cassowary Coast, we want to know how the community leaves nothing to waste in our backyard. Starting Wednesday 3 November, we are running a Nothing To Waste Recycling social media competition and invite community members to take a photo or video showing how they help reduce waste going to landfill by recycling or reusing waste. It does not have to be anything big; after all, recycling is one of those simple practices that if repeated over and over can have a big impact. So if you’re someone that composts
food scraps, separates recycling from wet and dry waste bins, takes waste to the local Waste Transfer Station for recycling, turns milk bottles into plant hangers, reuses jam jars for storage or creates art pieces from paperclips and rubber bands we want to see it and celebrate your great work. The prize for the winning photo or video is an inground worm farm, perfect for any veggie or flower garden bed and small backyards. To enter simply upload a photo and/or video to your Facebook or Instagram and use the hash tags #Cassowary¬Coast and #NothingToWaste. The Nothing To Waste
Recycling social media competition closes Sunday 14 November and winners announced via social media Tuesday 16 November. To find out more scan the QR code or visit Council’s Recycling webpage: https://cutt.ly/SWJdCdB. If you want to celebrate recycling and learn more about what Council recycles, join us at Johnston River Community Garden’s Zero Waste Picnic this Sunday 7 November 2021 at 9.30am. Follow us on Facebook and Instagram for tips on how to recycle in the region, posted daily for National Recycling Week.
November 05 2021
LEARN HOW TO COMPOST IN YOUR BACKYARD Compost improves soil condition, increases water retention and helps feed your plants. Come along to our workshop as part of our waste reduction program and if you haven’t already got yours, you can walk away with a $20 voucher towards the cost of a new compost bin for your backyard. Bring a rug or folding chair, bring the family and enjoy some refreshments as you learn to spoil your soil rotten and reduce the amount of waste we send to landfill. FREE to attend.
Sunday Nov 7 10:00am to 11:00am Johnstone River Community Gardens, Flying Fish Point Rd, Innisfail
23 PRODUCTS CURRENTLY RECYCLED BY CASSOWARY COAST REGIONAL COUNCIL When utilising the Council transfer stations with several types of waste, ensure that these are clearly visible so the transfer station attendant can easily see and direct you to the correct disposal locations. ITEM
Scan the QR Code and find out how you can get cashback for your compost bin!
LOCATION
REQUIREMENTS
COST No charge for domestic
Green waste
All transfer stations except Murray Upper
Free of contaminants
Motor oil
All transfer stations
20L maximum
Car batteries
All transfer stations
No charge
Tyres
All transfer stations
Based on tyre size
LPG bottles
All transfer stations
$17.80 each
Fire extinguishers
All transfer stations
$17.80 each
E-Waste
All transfer stations
$47/t for commercial No charge
No charge
Ferrous metal
All transfer stations
Galvanised iron, white goods - air conditioners, fridges, freezers
Non-ferrous metals
All transfer stations
Brass, copper, aluminium
No charge
Car and motorbike bodies
Stoters Hill, Tully and Cardwell
Fluids to be drained
No charge for body Cost for tyres and rims
Fertiliser bags
Tully, Stoters Hill, Bells Creek
Clean and empty
No charge
Drum muster containers
Tully, Stoters Hill, Cardwell, Bells Creek
Clean and empty
No charge
Cardboard
All transfer stations
Dry, clean & uncontaminated non-waxed
No charge for domestic $75/t for commercial
Aluminium cans*
All transfer stations
Empty
No charge
Glass*
All transfer stations
Empty, intact with no lids
No charge
Plastic*
All transfer stations
Empty, intact with no lids
No charge
Tip shop products
All transfer stations
Reusable
No charge
Printer cartridges
Council Customer Service offices, Harvey Norman Innisfail and Australia Post outlets
No charge
Mobile phone batteries
Council Customer Service offices
No charge
Household batteries
Stoters Hill, Tully, Mission Beach, Bells Creek
No charge
Spring mattresses**
Stoters Hill & Tully
Wet paint
Stoters Hill, Tully & Mission Beach
Fluorescent light bulbs
All transfer stations except Murray Upper & Hull Heads
No charge
Up to $23.00 Up to 20L domestic only
No charge No charge
*Container Refund Scheme eligible only. **Disposal fee for mattresses can be avoided by disassembling the cloth and metal components and recycling separately.
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K E Y Cassowary Coast Regional Council Contact 1300 763 903 Visit our website www.cassowarycoast.qld.gov.au Write: Please address all correspondence to: Andrew Graffen, Chief Executive Officer PO Box 887 Innisfail, QLD 4860 Email: enquiries@cassowarycoast.qld.gov.au
C O N T A C T S
Visit Council Cassowary Coast Regional Council has three Customer Service Centres across the region. Specially trained staff can provide information and advice on topics including: ● local laws and compliance ● rates enquiries ● account payments (EFTPOS facilities available) ● animal registration.
Customer Service Centres and Opening Hours Innisfail Shire Hall 70 Rankin St. Innisfail Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday 8:30am - 4:30pm Wednesday 9:30am - 4:30pm Tully Tully Civic Centre, 38-40 Bryant St. Tully Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday 8:30am - 4:30pm Wednesday 9:30am - 4:30pm Cardwell Cardwell Library, 4 Balliol St. Cardwell Monday - Friday 9:00am - 5:00pm
Cassowary Coast Libraries comprises of 4 branches located at Cardwell, Innisfail, Tully and Mission Beach. For locations, opening times or general enquiries, please call 1300 366 616 or visit www.cassowarycoast.qld.gov.au/libraries Waste Transfer Stations locations and opening hours can be found by visiting: www.cassowarycoast.qld.gov.au/transfer-stations Community Connect is a publication of the Cassowary Coast Regional Council. Supplied by Council and published within the Cairns Local News newspaper. All enquiries regarding content contained within this publication should be directed to Council.