Cassowary Coast Community Connect #15 25 Feb 2022

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FEB 25 2022

COMMUNITY CONNECT

MAKE SOME NOISE FOR INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY AMELIA JANE HUNTER

TANIA LACY

International Women’s Day is celebrated globally on Tuesday 8 March and celebrates the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women. Locally the Cassowary Coast community has a strong presence of female leaders, collaborators, supporters and many who contribute to achieving change and forming a brighter future in our region.

Cassowary Coast Regional Council in conjunction with Queensland Women’s Week will be hosting an International Women’s Day Breakfast on Tuesday 8 March, with guest speaker comedians Tania Lacy and Amelia Jane Hunter. The theme for Queensland Women’s Week, ‘Keep Making Noise’ is perfectly fitting for these two comedians who have both been labelled ‘loose cannons’ by network bosses.

Portfolio holder for Community and Culture Trudy Tschui encourages the community’s attendance with past International Women’s Day Breakfast’s offering insightful

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and inspiring stories from guest speakers.

“International Women’s Day is a time to acknowledge that everyone in the community has a part to play in making noise on gender inequalities. Collectively we need to embrace strengths of both genders, call out bias and uplift independence for women and girls professionally and privately.

“Comedic duo, Tania Lacy and Amelia Jane Hunter are sure to inspire many in the audience with their stories of challenging the stereotypes of a male dominated industry and moving from strength to strength throughout their careers.

“I encourage the community to seek out and celebrate women’s achievements throughout this week, whether it be through attendance of community events, acknowledging a friend, family member or peer.

“Together as a community we can create a nurtured and inclusive environment for all and show future gen-

erations that gender plays no part in achieving goals or inciting change,” said Councillor Tschui.

Cassowary Coast Regional Council in conjunction with International Women’s Day will host the breakfast with doors to the Innisfail Shire Hall opening at 7:15am for a 7:30am start. Tickets can be purchased online via www.trybooking.com/BXKXO. Ticket prices are $20pp for adults and $10pp for students.

Comedy Duo Tania Lacey and Amelia Jane Hunter will also be performing the night of Tuesday 8 March with a 90-minute stand-up comedy show at the Innisfail Conservatorium. Doors for this show open 6:30pm for a 7:00pm start. Tickets for the evening show can be purchased online via https://bit.ly/3szWiQQ To view future upcoming events in the Cassowary Coast, please visit https://bit.ly/3JKaGwZ

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IN BRIEF YOUR RATES IN THE COMMUNITY

The Cassowary Coast is a hub of community activity with our Events team working hard to bring over 25 events within the last year, including Morning Melodies, Citizenship Ceremonies, RADF funded events and the well-loved Tilapia Tournament. This does not take into consideration the variety of events Council provides in-kind support to or the variety of big ticket events including TARGA and Red Bull Defiance.

Bringing music, arts and cultural events to the Cassowary Coast allows our community to feel more connected and engaged.

Council allocates your rates dollars to a variety of services and projects and with every $100, Council allocates $3 to Community Relations and Services including events held in the region.

For more information about where your dollars are at work in the region please visit, https://bit.ly/3oX1A8l

MARINE RATES IN THE COMMUNITY

The Cassowary Coast is a community who spends much of their time appreciating the amazing waterways and local reefs out on the water.

Council services multiple boat ramps and jetties across six locations, as well as pontoons and floating walkways, seawalls and a harbour.

Council allocates your rates dollars to a variety of services and projects and with every $100, Council allocates $2 to maintain Marine and Boating Facilities and keep our region out on the water.

For more information about where your dollars are at work in the region please visit, https://bit.ly/3oX1A8l

COUNCIL NURSERIES RE OPEN

Council nurseries have reopened from Thursday 17 March, after a review of facility closure due to the region’s Covid-19 situation.

The Innisfail and Tully nurseries have returned to usual hours and are open to the public on Thursday’s 8:30 am to 3:30 pm in Innisfail and Friday’s 8:30 am to 3:30 pm in Tully.

Council appreciates the patience and understanding of the community during the past month of closure.

For future updates regarding the Innisfail and Tully Nurseries, please visit, www.cassowarycoast.qld.gov.au/ our-environment/nurseries

RECYCLE WHITE GOODS

Why? Because they contain valuable resources that can be re-used.

How? Arrange for appropriate and safe transport and take it to a Waste Transfers Station.

Where? Take them to any of the 7 Waste Transfer Station in the Cassowary Coast Region.

What? White goods includes fridges, freezers, air-conditioners, dishwashers, washing machines, microwaves and dryers.

For more information on recycling in the Cassowary Coast visit: https://cutt.ly/SWJdCdB

February 25, 2022

CARDWELL COMMUNITY UPDATE On Thursday 17 February, the Cassowary Coast Regional Council Mayor and CEO, along with Nick Dametto MP and several other distinguished guests, visited the Cardwell Community to update them on matters important to them. See the summary below from the updates provided.

Normalisation Overview (State and Federal Funding, Acquisition of Sewerage Treatment Plant land, Operation, Roads, Bridge, Acquisition of Road network and assets, Project plan, Project Manager) •The Cassowary Coast Regional Council is committed to foreseeing the Normalisation of Port Hinchinbrook.

•What this means for residents and the wider community, is the current assets within Port Hinchinbrook, such as roads, bridges, culverts and sewerage, will be renewed and updated to revitalise the area and ensure they are of a high, operational standard.

•The Normalisation will also involve a new sewerage treatment plant being built to take over the current failing system.

•To achieve the required maintenance and upgrades, Council is securing funding from both the State Government and Federal Government of a total of $12.3 million.

•A tremendous amount of work has been undertaken to achieve an ideal balance between each of the funding agreements, to ensure they align as well as meet the required needs of the community.

•The funding agreements are still in the final negotiations however all parties involved, including Council CEO Andrew

Graffen, Mr Nick Dametto MP, Senator Susan MacDonald and the Honorable Bob Katter are working to ensure these funds are signed off and committed.

•Council has identified the potential risk of the Federal Government going into ‘Caretaker Mode’ when an election is called however is hoping the agreements will be place within the next two weeks to avoid this potential risk.

Emergency Dredging of One Mile Creek Funding Update •Council was invited to and submitted a Community Development Grant Application for Emergency Dredging of One Mile Creek in Jan 2021.

•Since that time there has been significant negotiations over the terms of a potential funding agreement; -Council position to identify this as a one off project and protect the wider Cassowary Coast Ratepayers from ongoing dredging commitments and expenditure.

-Council is currently satisfied with outcome of these negotiations.

-Actively seeking finalisation of a funding agreement in line with those negotiations (we understand the risk of looming federal election).

•Currently reengaging with Contractors that were previously identified through an expression of interest process undertaken in 2020 – (Previous submissions are now outside of tender validity period).

•With conventional dredging the first step must be the preparation of the settlement ponds – this cannot be done efficiently through the wet season •Council has received a letter from the Deputy Prime Minister, Honorable Barnaby Joyce MP, advising of $1.5 million being committed to the

project.

•Council hopes to have a letter within the next week confirming the funding agreement with the Federal Government.

•The next steps for this process, if funding is received, is to enter into the procurement and tender phase, which will then be voted on by Council.

•No firm dates can be given for this project, however the overall goal once all agreements are in place, is to achieve the dredging in the dry season.

Community Project Updates: •Cardwell Pump Track: At the next Local Government Meeting (Thursday 25 February), Council will review all tenders for the Cardwell Pump Track. The Pump Track is fully funded by the State Government and will be built on Brasenose Street, and include an new carpark, upgraded parking facilities and a dual lane, figure of eight pump track facility. This project is part of the overall Cardwell Mountain Bike Project and is a great start to launching Cardwell as a mountain bike destination.

Council would like to thank and acknowledge the Community and the Traditional Owners for really driving action behind this project.

•Brasenose Street and Balliol Street: Asphalt for both these projects has been rescheduled to Tuesday 22 and Wednesday 23 of February, pending weather and staff availability (Council is currently experiencing a staff shortage due to COVID-19). Linemarkings for these projects will occur towards the end of the month. The tactile ground surface indictors will soon be installed at the bus shelter.

•Disability Access Improvement Project: Works

for the Disability Access Improvement Project is due to commence shortly, with survey work occurring within the next week, pending weather conditions.

One Coast Survey The Cassowary Coast Regional Council will shortly be launching an independent survey to collect and collate feedback from all residents living on the Cassowary Coast.

The aim of the survey is to build an understanding of how the community perceives Council and gain insights into what projects are important within each locality. The survey will assist Council in refocusing our priorities and aims to lift our level of service which we provide each year.

Community Questions: During question time, the Cardwell Community had an opportunity to voice their concerns and provide constructive feedback to Council. Along with many questions in regards the Normalisation of Port Hinchinbrook and the dredging of One Mile Creek, several community issues were also raised such as: -Bowen Street and the lack of maintenance the street has received; -Lack of bike racks throughout the community, including on the foreshore, -Street lights within Port Hinchinbrook; and -The current state of the Cardwell Transfer Station.

With five Councillors present in the room, all these issues raised have been taken on notice and will be discussed as Council moves into planning for the 2022/23 Annual Budget.

CLEAN UP AUSTRALIA DAY

is a little over a week away!

Register a clean-up site for Clean Up Australia Day on Sunday 6 March 2022.

If you register early, Clean Up Australia will send you a free kit with bags, gloves and everything you need to get started.

If you have registered your site with Clean Up Australia, Council will be provided with this information and will organise free pick up and disposal of rubbish collected by our team.

For more information on how you can get involved, visit www.cleanupaustraliaday.org.au

MORNING MELODIES

Celebrating the influence of Italian American musicians on the golden age of 1950s jazz and swing Mambo Italiano is coming to Innisfail this March!

Tuesday 29 March 2022, 10:30am, Innisfail Shire Hall Tickets are available online via: www.trybooking.com/BWDTK Giving the ambience of Roma, award winning cabaret artist Nadia Sunde, joins and all-star band and virtuoso jazz pianist and accordionist John Reeves pay tribute to the great Italian American swingers.

Grab your tickets now at TryBooking!

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CARDWELL COMMUNITY UPDATE

IN BRIEF

WE LOVE OUR CASSOWARRY COAST

Across February we have asked the community to highlight why ‘We love our Cassowary Coast.”

Ranked fifth in the ‘Most Beautiful Village’ list, our very own Mission Beach on the Cassowary Coast was the only Australian beach to top the list.

Sitting next to dream destination spots from Greece, Vietnam, Austria and Turkey, Mission Beach was selected due to the overwhelming number of social media posts tagging the local destination categorising it as a bucket list spot for travel.

Just another reason why we LOVE our Cassowary Coast.

Share your photos and videos with us about why you love the Cassowary Coast and tag: @cassowarycoastregionalcouncil or #cassowarycoast

4 REASONS TO TAKE THE LEAD

Your dog is more like a family member than a pet, and that’s why being safe and healthy is very important.

Exercising your four legged friend with a walk or run is one sure way to keep them healthy and to make sure they are safe, you must always have them secured on a lead.

Here are some reasons why you must always keep your dog secure on a lead while out in public places (including beaches).

1. Moving vehicles, it’s devastating when a dog gets hit by a car. Keep your dog safe from the risk of running in the path of a car, train or other moving vehicle.

2. Wildlife, it is natural instinct for dogs to chase after other animals. To protect your pet from getting lost and being injured and protect our native wildlife from dog attacks, take the lead.

3. Bait poisoning, no doubt your dog loves food and will happily chew on anything they’re offered or find. By keeping your dog on a lead you can prevent the likelihood of your furry best friend from eating poisoned bait and getting a tummy bug or worse.

4. Fines, in Queensland it is the law to keep your dog securely on a lead while out in public. Keeping your dog on a lead will prevent an on the spot fine of $275.

For more information of how to be an awesome dog owner, download your copy of the Good Dog Owners Guide from our website or pick up a brochure from your local Customer Service Centre or Library.

GET THE LIBBY APP!

Cassowary Coast Library members can now browse, borrow and enjoy even more digital content with eAudiobooks, eBooks and digital magazines offered via the award-winning Libby app. You can stream titles with WiFi or mobile data, or download them for offline use and read anytime, anywhere. All you need to get started is a library card.

Sign-up to Cassowary Coast Libraries to get access to the amazing, free digital content available on the Libby app by visiting https://qroc.overdrive.com/.

KEEPING UP WITH CASSOWARY COAST REGIONAL COUNCIL LIBRARIES

- Did you know? Both Innisfail and Mission Beach Libraries are open until 6pm on Thursdays! Plenty of time to pop in after work and discover your next great read!

- Cassowary Coast Libraries website has a section dedicated to our young readers. eKids is bringing story time, anytime, anywhere! Watch celebrated stories read aloud by our favourite storytellers. Get kids excited about reading and let imaginations fly! Check out the brand new eKids page on Cassowary Coast Libraries website for Story Box Library and other exciting children’s eresources. Head to https://storyboxlibrary.com.au. Log in by selecting “Cassowary Coast Libraries” and enter your library card and number. Let the storytelling begin!

-Looking for a new challenge in 2022? Why not call into one of our Library branches for a game of Scrabble or Mah Jong or even have a go at doing a jigsaw. Call 1300 366 616 for details.

- Are you a history buff searching for local knowledge or images? Check out the catalogue of historic photos on OPAC. Visit https://cassowarycoast.spydus.com click onto Heritage Collection, enter your search terms and the photos will come up with full details.

Keep up to date with Cassowary Coast Libraries via Facebook www.facebook.com/CassowaryCoastLibraries or pop into your local branch and visit our friendly staff.

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T H E R E I S S T I L L T I M E T O A P P LY !

Regional Arts Development Fund (RADF) is open and applications close Friday 25 March 2022.

Each year RADF promotes the value of art, culture and heritage as the key force behind a diverse and culturally immersed region.

Funding exists for innovative and collaborative arts projects that create a vibrant and interactive arts sector in the Cassowary Coast region that:

1. Support local artists and arts and cultural activity to deliver value for local communities.

2. Provide opportunities for local communities to participate in arts and cultural activities.

3. Invest in locally-determined priorities delivered through arts and cultural activity contribute towards current government priorities.

Interested community members wanting to seek out available grants can visit https://bit.ly/3BEkIwG. Alternatively please enquire to Council at 1300 763 903 or enquiries@cassowarycoast.qld.gov.au The Regional Arts Development Fund is a partnership between the Queensland Government and Cassowary Coast Regional Council to support local arts and culture in regional Queensland.

Mission Beach Tourism who used their RADF grant towards costs of engaging local artist Lavinia Letheby to install wall murals on the toilet block and Visitor & Information Centre through a community based project.

RADF Application Assistance Information Sessions March 2022 RADF Liaison Officer will attend Council Libraries in March 2022 to assist public with RADF applications, criteria and concepts pre RADF Round 2 closing 25 March. In a series of RADF assistance sessions across Cassowary Coast Region, locations and times are below: • Innisfail Shire Hall, Tuesday 1 March - 9:00am - 4:00pm • Cardwell Library, Tuesday 8 March - 10:00am - 3:00pm • Mission Beach, Library Tuesday 15 March - 10:00am to 3:00pm • Tully Library, Tuesday 22 March - 10:00am - 3:00pm

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.

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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.

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