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Are you prepared this Cyclone Season??

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Is your home ready?

 

Clear gutters and drains.

 

Trim trees and secure loose items.

 

Check roof and window seals.

 

Emergency kit ready

 

Torch, batteries, and radio.

 

Enough water and food for 3 days.

 

First aid kit and essential medications.

 

Know your plan?

 

Update your emergency contacts.

 

Know where to go if you need to evacuate.

 

Have a plan for pets.

 

Insurance check!

 

Review your policies to ensure you’re covered for storms and cyclones.

 

Keep policy details handy.

 

Stay informed!

 

Visit disaster.cassowarycoast.qld.gov.au for information and updates.

 

Stay up to date with the latest weather forecast bom.gov.au

 

Have important emergency numbers on hand such as SES 132 500

 

Remember the best address in a disaster is disaster.cassowarycoast.qld.gov.au

REMINDER: Level 1 Water Restrictions are still in place!

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Despite recent rainfall the Cassowary Coast region is still on Level One Restrictions!

 

Please be mindful of water usage on your property and follow the advice below.

 

Here’s what you need to know:

 

Gardens and Lawns:

 

No watering on Mondays.

 

Odd-numbered houses: Sprinklers allowed on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays from 6–8 AM and 6–8 PM.

Even-numbered houses: Sprinklers allowed on Wednesdays, Fridays, and Sundays from 6–8 AM and 6–8 PM.

Hand-held hoses with trigger nozzles, buckets, and watering cans can be used at any time.

 

Vehicle Cleaning:

Use a bucket or watering can for washing, and a trigger hose for rinsing only. Boat motors can be flushed as needed.

 

Ponds, Pools, and Fountains:

Existing ponds and pools can be topped up during watering hours.

Fountains must use recycled water.

 

Additional Restrictions:

Construction: Trigger hoses only; other uses require Council permission.

 

Sports Grounds: Active surfaces can water from 5 PM–10 AM daily; non-active surfaces on Wednesdays, Fridays, and Saturdays.

 

Your cooperation is appreciated! For full details or to apply for an exemption, please visit our website: www.cassowarycoast.qld.gov.au/water-restrictions

MB Town Centre Revitalisation Project Update – 28th November

Mission Beach Revitalisation - Traders & Operators Project Update! 

Cassowary Coast Regional Council and RMS invite you to the Mission Beach Revitalisation Project Update. 

Join us for an informative evening as the RMS contractors share the exciting progress made and what's coming up next in the revitalisation works!

Date: Thursday, 28 November
Time: 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Location: The Garage Bar and Brewhouse

Don’t miss out on the chance to hear directly from the project team - see you there!


For more project information please visit 👉 MB Town Centre Revitalisation Project

 

MB Town Centre Update

Last Chance to Shape the Future (Closes THIS Sunday)!

Time is running out! Cassowary Coast Regional Council is gathering your feedback on their seven waste transfer stations, and they want to hear from you! 
 
Participate in the Waste Transfer Station Review Survey to share your experiences and how you use their services. Your input is essential for enhancing their offerings and achieving their waste reduction goals for 2050. 
 
Remember, your insights will directly inform our Waste & Resource Recovery Strategy. 
 
Complete the survey by Sunday, 24 November 2024! 
 
Get involved now: CCRC Waste Transfer Stations 
 
CCRC Waste Transfer

Christmas Swing with the Andrew Sisters & Bing 3rd December

Get into the Morning Melodies Christmas Spirit with Andrews & Bing Christmas Swing! 
 
Cassowary Coast Regional Council invites you to Innisfail Shire Hall on Tuesday, 3 December for a joyful, live stroll down memory lane! Featuring the timeless 1940s Christmas tunes of the Andrews Sisters and the one and only Bing Crosby.
 
Morning Melodies Event Details:
 
🕙   Doors open at 10:00 am for a 10:30 am start
🎟️  Tickets: $15 (includes tea, coffee, and cake!)
🔗   Purchase your tickets here  trybooking.com/events/landing/1165851
 
Sing along to classics like Jingle Bells and White Christmas, and hop on board the Christmas Chattanooga Choo Choo with three dynamic divas and their professional band, The Miller Horns. 
Don’t miss this festive treat—book your tickets now! 
 
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