Look at our creative, crafty, fun-filled school holiday program for the upcoming September School Holidays. With eight workshops ranging from clay creations to wooden birdhouse-making, there is something for everyone.

Innisfail Library:

Bullies Don’t Hurt Me Anymore Author Talk & Q&A Thursday 19th September, 10:00am - 11:00am For Parents & Kids (4+)

Clay in Motion Tuesday 24th September, 10:30am - 11:30am For Kids (6+)

Cardwell Library:

Nature Craft Wednesday 18th September, 10:00am - 11:00am For Kids (5+)

Squishies & Stickers Wednesday 25th September, 10:00am - 11:00am For Kids (5+)

Mission Beach Library:

Bullies Don’t Hurt Me Anymore Author Talk & Q&A Wednesday 18th September, 2:30pm - 3:30pm For Parents & Kids (4+)

Create a Book Crate Tuesday 24th September, 10:30am - 11:30am For Kids (5+)

Tully Library:

Wooden Birdhouse Thursday 19th September, 2:30pm - 3:30pm For Kids (6+) •

Painted Rock Photo Holder Thursday 26th September, 2:30pm - 3:30pm For Kids (6+)

Makerspace available all holidays.

Bookings are essential, secure your spot now by calling Cassowary Coast Libraries on 1300 366 616 or book online at www.cassowarycoast.qld.gov.au/libraries

Our council is clearing the way for the community to have more control over their verges thanks to a new policy that cuts red tape while offering straightforward rules for planting and standards.

Cassowary Coast Mayor Teresa Millwood hopes that a new Road Verge Maintenance Policy will encourage neighbourhoods to create lovely verges that are easier to manage.

“Through this new policy we’re offering clear guidelines on what kinds of plants can be put on the verge outside properties, and where they can be planted,” Mayor Millwood said.

“It’ll also guide Council to apply uniform standards across the whole region so every neighbourhood benefits from streets that are loved.

To find our more or to read the media release in full visit Cutting Red Tape for Lovelier Streets

Remember... With our new waste collection service provider, here are some tips to keep in mind:

• Bins out before 6am: Ensure your bins are ready for pickup before the early morning hours, or even better place them on the kerb the night before!

• Separate trucks will collect wet and dry waste: Our new trucks aren't duel storage to prepare for the introduction of kerbside recycling in 2025. So, for now your wet and dry bins will be collected separately.

Phone Council if your bin was missed by the end of the day: The time of your bin collection will likely change, however give us a call at the end of the day (before 4:30pm) so our customer service team can let you know if the truck is still on its way, or action a request if it was missed in the collection route.

For more info and to read FAQs about recycling in 2025, visit Council’s Waste Management Page at https://www.cassowarycoast.qld.gov.au/domestic-waste... or call us at 1300 763 903.

Rate Notices have been issued Wednesday 7 August 2024.

A 5% discount applies to general rates if payment of all rates and charges are received on (or before) close of business of the due date.

If you’ve chosen to Go Green for e-notices, you will now receive email rates notices via EzyBill, Council’s new digital rates issuing service

PAYMENT OPTIONS

To pay online or to see other payment options visit www.cassowarycoast.qld.gov.au/payment-options

Cash or cheque payments can be made at Australia Post Outlets.

To learn about how Council calculates rates and other frequently asked questions please go to https://www.cassowarycoast.qld.gov.au/rates or call Council on 1300 763 903.

To Go Green with EzyBill and receive future rates notices by email register at https://cassowarycoast.ezybill.com.au/