Help Build a Future with Open Hearts – A Shelter for Those in Need 

You’re invited to join Stage 2 of the Open Hearts Domestic Violence Shelter community consultation, where we’re working hand in hand with our community to make this life-saving project a reality. Open Hearts will be a refuge for women and children in need of safety and support—a place of hope, resilience, and healing.

Round 1 Dates and Locations

• Cardwell – 26th November @ the Cardwell RSL Sub-branch
• Mission Beach – 28th November @ the Mission Beach Resort
• Tully – 4th December @ the Tully QCWA Hall
• Innisfail – 5th December @ the Con Theatre

At these consultations, we’ll share information on:

• The critical need for a DFV shelter in our region
• How Open Hearts will provide safe, supportive spaces for those in crisis
• Opportunities for you to participate and show your support

Every night, many women and children face the difficult choice between staying with an abuser or finding refuge in temporary, unsafe housing due to a shortage of crisis shelters. Open Hearts will offer a welcoming, secure facility with therapeutic spaces and best-practice services designed to meet both physical and emotional needs. By supporting this project, you’ll be part of a movement to end gender-based violence within a generation.

If you can’t join us in person, please consider signing our Change.org petition. Together, we can bring Open Hearts to Tully and make a lasting difference.

https://chng.it/Cf5QGsnCrr

Our Cyclone Preparedness Meeting 2024 was a big success, and we couldn’t have done it without the amazing support of the Mission Beach Lions Club! From sponsoring the event to delivering leaflets, they helped us reach our community, ensuring we’re all prepared for the cyclone season. We’re incredibly grateful for their dedication and support!

If you’re looking to join a fantastic, community-minded group, the Mission Beach Lions Club is always welcoming new members. Known as a small club with a big heart, they’re best known for fighting blindness, but they’re also involved in so many other local projects, from environmental conservation to supporting seniors and the disabled. With their motto "We Serve," the Lions are part of a global network of service, always ready to lend a hand where needed. More info here: Mission Beach Lions Club

A heartfelt thank you to Janice, Lynn, Des, and the whole committee for their hard work – you truly make Mission Beach a better place!

Step Into the Mystery of Ancient Egypt with “An Egyptian Whodunnit!” 

This December, The Rainforest School invites you to an unforgettable school production—“An Egyptian Whodunnit!” Their talented students are ready to dazzle you with a performance packed with mystery, comedy, and dance as we step back to the days of King Tutankhamen. When his tomb is discovered in 1922, questions arise: how did he die? Could it be a curse, foul play, or something more surprising? 

Join them in ancient Egypt to meet a lineup of suspicious (and hilarious!) characters and try to solve this ancient mystery with them! Mark your calendars:

• Thursday, Dec 5th, 1:00 PM
• Friday, Dec 6th, 11:00 AM

Tickets are $10 for general admission and $5 for children (3-15 years). Purchase your tickets at the school office by calling 0437 553 852 or emailing This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. Every ticket helps support the development of their new campus at Frog’s Hollow. They can’t wait to see you at “An Egyptian Whodunnit!”

(Please click on poster to enlarge).

Santa’s Coming to Mission Beach – Join Him for Coffee, Cake, and Photos!

Guess what? Santa is making an early stop at Mission Beach this year!

He’ll be at Mermaid Coffee Co. starting Sunday, December 1st, ready to enjoy some coffee, cake, and holiday cheer with everyone on the nice list. This is your chance to capture the magic of the season with a special photo, thanks to our friends at Blume Photography!

Bring the whole family for a warm and memorable moment with Santa. Keep an eye out for more details, and get ready for some festive fun in Mission Beach!

Your Input Needed for Better Public Bins! 

CCRC are always looking to improve our community’s services, and now they want to hear from YOU! With their recent switch to JJ’s Waste and Recycling for waste collection, Council is asking for your feedback on public bins in our townships. 

Using their interactive mapping tool, you can simply drop a pin on any bin location and let them know what you think. Is the placement right? Should service frequency be adjusted? Your insights are invaluable!

Visit YourSay.cassowarycoast.qld.gov.au/bin-optimisation-project and submit your feedback by Sunday, 1 December 2024. Together, we can shape a cleaner, more efficient future for our waste management services.