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
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!
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 Wi-Fi 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.
