In my column last week I pointed out how difficult it is for local government to deliver prompt and decisive decisions in contentious planning matters. Read more
The Cassowary Coast Regional Council is pleased to launch the inaugural Cassowary Coast Region Garden Competition. Read more
The deadline for submissions to the state government on the Draft 2025 Regional Plan is fast approaching. If you have issues with it you will need to respond by 8th August. Read more
Whilst I’m very aware that many people in our community are suffering financially with the high Australian dollar affecting returns from export sales, increasing interest rates and record prices for oil and oil derivatives, there is still a constant stream of enquiries about and investment in the Cassowary Coast Region. Read more
The final chapter in relation to media claims of Agent Orange testing in Innisfail during the 1960’s was closed last Thursday (10 July, 2008) when Cassowary Coast Regional Council decided not to proceed with testing of soil in the area and confirming that the town water supply is safe to drink. Read more
As council budget time deliberations begin to dominate our thinking it is worthwhile looking at the bigger picture. The concept of a triple bottom line will be familiar to many readers and is becoming more widely appreciated and part of normal business reporting. Read more
Cassowary Coast Regional Council operates a service called Family Day Care (FDC). This program is funded by the Commonwealth Department of Family and Community Services and regulated by the Queensland Department of Communities. Read more
Mayor Bill Shannon congratulated the initiative of BHP Billiton Cannington Mine in providing the opportunity for residents to nominate young athletes for $500 bursaries being administered by the North Queensland Sports Foundation. Read more
The Cassowary Coast Regional Council announced today that repairs to the Mena Creek Environmental Park suspension footbridge linking to Paronella Park are complete and the bridge is set to re-open for public use. Read more
