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Join the Aussie Bird Count 14th - 20th October

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Let’s celebrate our region’s rich birdlife and contribute to a brighter future for our feathered friends.

 

Cassowary Coast Regional Council is thrilled to support the annual Aussie Bird Count, a fantastic initiative by Birdlife Australia From October 14-20th, we're inviting everyone in our community to take part in this important citizen science event.

 

Our region is renowned for avian diversity, and your contribution can help paint a clearer picture of our local backyard birds. It’s easy to get involved—just spend 20 minutes counting the birds around you, whether you’re at home, school, work, or out and about.

 

Your observations will be part of a nationwide effort to monitor bird populations and track environmental changes. Every count counts, and together, we can make a real difference in bird conservation.

 

Participating in the Aussie Bird Count is easy and fun! Here’s how you can join:

 

1. Register: Sign up as a counter click here   Aussie Bird Count

2. Download the App: Get the free Aussie Bird Count app available on Google Play or the Apple Store.

3. Pick Your Spot: Choose a location that works for you—your backyard, a nearby park, or even your home!

4. Count: Enter your location in the app and spend 20 minutes recording the name and number of each bird species you observe.

5. Submit: Use the app or the web form to submit your count.

 

Every contribution counts! Your data will help BirdLife Australia scientists assess how urban bird populations are faring, providing insight into environmental changes affecting our bird life, plus by participating you go in the draw to win various prizes!

 

Let’s celebrate our region’s rich birdlife and contribute to a brighter future for our feathered friends.

Village Green – Removal of Existing Toilet Block

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RMS will begin disconnecting services to the toilet block currently located in the centre of Mission Beach Village Green on Monday 28 October 2024

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The toilet block will be permanently closed to the public, however a portable toilet will be available in the car park along Campbell Street for public use.

 

Following disconnection of services, RMS and contractors will commence the demolition of the existing toilet block, to enable stormwater and other works to take place as part of the Mission Beach Revitalisation Project.

 

A new permanent facility will be installed at a later stage of the Project, anticipated in early 2025.

Small Business Help on the Cassowary Coast!

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Grant rounds open to assist your business - $7,500!

 

Each round of the Business Basics grants program has specific information to help you prepare and apply for a grant, and if successful, manage your grant.

 

The Business Basics grants program provides support to businesses to increase core skills and adopt best practice. This round of Business Basics is focused on business enhancement.

 

Applicants can apply for funding for grant funded activities under the following priorities:

 

  1. Professional business advice
  2. Strategic marketing services
  3. Website build and upgrades.

 

The program is administered by the Department of Employment, Small Business and Training (DESBT). 

 

Available funding

 

You can apply for $7,500 (excluding GST) in funding. If successful, funding is paid upfront on approval. Successful applicants don't have to co-contribute to this grant but must pay for any related expenses in excess of the $7,500 grant funding.

 

They will not fund activities with either:

  • a total cost of less than $7,500 (excluding GST), or
  • payments made before submission of the Stage 2: Full Application (activity must not have begun significantly).

 

Expressions of Interest close at 5pm, Friday 11 October 2024. Visit https://brnw.ch/21wNiiq for full details.

Cassowary Coast University Centre Community Open Day - Friday 18th October

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Cassowary Coast University Centre Community Open Day 

 

Calling all future university students, post-secondary students studying university or vocational courses with any Australian institution.

 

You're invited to the Cassowary Coast University Centre Community Open Day - discover your space to study.

 

When: Friday, 18 October

Time: 1:30 PM – 3:30 PM

Where: Cassowary Coast University Centre, Upper Level of the Innisfail Library

Overdue Rates

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The CCRC wishes to remind ratepayers that rates issued for the period July to December 2024 that are unpaid are now overdue. Urgent attention is required to make payment in full or contact the council to enter an agreed payment arrangement on or before 8 October 2024.