Mayor’s View – 25th June, 2009

The recently released state government budget for 2009-2010 has serious implications for local government. Read more

Mayor’s View – 18th June, 2009

In previous columns I have addressed outcomes from our Planning and Health Departments. With the financial year end approaching readers may be interested in knowing now how our capital works program has fared. Read more

Mayor’s View – 11th June, 2009

The health of the Great Barrier Reef is vitally important for the biodiversity it contains, for the tourist industry and for the thousands of recreational and commercial fishers that utilise those areas able to be fished. Read more

Mayor’s View – 4th June, 2009

The Cassowary Coast Region is the primary source of Australia’s bananas. This industry is vital to our economy and still the threat to its future remains. Read more

Mayor’s View – 28th May, 2009

Council’s Environmental Services’ staff are responsible for many regulatory functions. Read more

Mayor’s View – 21st May, 2009

The counsellors on the Cassowary Coast Regional Council (CCRC) were elected on a platform of sustainable development, financial responsibility and good governance. Read more

Mayor’s View – 14th May, 2009

The Cassowary Coast Regional Council (CCRC) makes decisions on behalf of the communities it represents. In doing this it must consider and balance many competing interests and points of view. Read more

Mayor’s View – 7th May, 2009

With the tourist season now upon us there is an increase in traffic on our roads. At the same time the cane crushing season is soon to commence. Read more

Mayor’s View – 30th April, 2009

The financial direction set by the Cassowary Coast Regional Council in the budget last year has been reviewed and revised to reflect the likely outcome for the full year. Read more

Mayor’s View – 23rd April, 2009

The rates levied in the annual local government budget are a matter of great concern to all rate payers. Read more