Mayor’s View – 27th November, 2008

The recent inaugural Australian Council of Local Government meeting in Canberra was an historic, unprecedented occasion in acknowledging the importance of local government and in recognising that the present three spheres of government in this country need reform. Read more

Bridge load limit begins

Vehicles weighing more than five tonnes gross will be prohibited from Jubilee Bridge as of Monday, 1 December 2008, in order to extend the life of the deteriorating structure. Read more

Christmas Lights Competition Opens

Cassowary Coast Regional Council Christmas Lights Competitions for 2008 are now open. Read more

Community Assistance Scheme Grants -Applications Open

Applications are invited from eligible organisations involved in sporting, recreational, arts & cultural, heritage, community or welfare activities for financial assistance for minor capital projects to be undertaken within the 2009 Calendar year for projects commencing February 2009. Read more

Mayor’s View – 20th November, 2008

The largest industry in the Cassowary Coast is the banana industry, followed by tourism then cane. Read more

Mayor’s View – 13th November, 2008

Three senior council staff have announced their retirements – Ian Adcock (Corporate Services), Alf Raiti (Engineering) and Peter Kromoloff (Rates). Read more

Council prepares for cyclone season

The Cassowary Coast Regional Council is entering the 2008 cyclone season equipped with a new Disaster Management Plan. Read more

Mayor’s View – 6th October, 2008

Last week’s council meeting agenda was a long one, with much of the business controversial. Read more