Check out Councillor Connect and Mayor column in the latest Wet Tropic Times here www.wettropictimes.com.au/full-edition

 

Cassowary Coast Housing Finance Loan Regional Trial

In a 2-year trial, the QLD Government will increase the income eligibility threshold for the existing Queensland Housing Finance Loan specifically for regional Queenslanders, including the Cassowary Coast.

This trial is for people who can afford to buy or build a home but can’t get private finance from a bank or building society.

The Queensland Housing Finance Loan regional trial:
 increases household income eligibility from $141,000 to $201,000 per year
 applies to buying an established house, unit, townhouse, or duplex, or building a new home in the Cassowary Coast.

If you live in Queensland and can’t get a loan to buy or build a home through this regional trial, and you earn less than $141,000 per year, you may still be eligible for the existing Queensland Housing Finance Loan.

Find out more and check your eligibility.
phone: 1300 654 322
email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.  Website: Queensland Housing Finance Loan Regional Trial | Department of Housing, Local Government, Planning and Public Works

Vietnam Veterans Memorial August 18th 2024

From Cr Trudy Tschui 'Today, as we say ‘thank you’ to our Vietnam Veterans, let us pledge to honour their legacy by ensuring that their sacrifices are never in vain. And in their honour let us continue to build a society that cherishes the values they fought to defend-courage, mateship, and an unwavering dedication to our country.'

FUTYR Community Workshops Outcome

A huge thank you to the 150 community members who took time out to work with Council in planning for the future at the 2024 FUTYR® Community Workshops where attendees were offered a detailed summary of the Community Scorecard so that they can navigate a way forward as One Coast: Cassowary Coast.
Your voices are instrumental in ensuring Council's plans reflect the community’s aspirations and needs.

What happens now? Click CCRC FUTYR Meeting Plans to find out. 

WE LOVE THIS BEAUTY! 

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/

Cassowary Coast Regional Council continues to actively participate in shaping statewide policy agendas through the submission of motions addressing critical issues at this year’s Local Government Association of Queensland (LGAQ) Conference in October.

Mayor Teresa Millwood said the motions include advocating for changes to cyclone reinsurance and addressing insurance affordability for households and small business, as well as securing funding commitments aligned with the Reef 2050 Long Term Sustainability Plan.

“The current reinsurance claims period of just 48 hours is not enough,” Mayor Millwood said.

“We need the government to support a claims period of a week alongside consideration of a range of other factors to improve the affordability of insurance premiums for households and small businesses.”

“We’ll also continue advocating on behalf of the 19 Reef Guardian Councils, underscoring a collective commitment to preserving the Great Barrier Reef and its ecological future.”

Council is also advocating for an amendment to the Local Government Act providing for the Mayor to give direction to the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and senior executives.

"We are committed to leveraging this forum to drive positive change and deliver meaningful outcomes for our region."

Please click this link to see the motions as endorsed in full - Changes to Cyclone Insurance

From Monday 5 August, Cassowary Coast Regional Council welcomes our new kerbside waste collection contractor, JJ’s Waste & Recycling.

THINK YELLOW IN 2025! Yellow lidded bins for recycling are coming to the Cassowary Coast...

Here’s what you need to know:

• New Look Trucks: You’ll notice our new trucks around town. 
• Separate Collection: On your wet and dry collection weeks, bins will now be emptied separately by different trucks. 
• Same days / different times: Your bin collection days will be the same, however the collection time may vary. We recommend bins go on the kerbside the evening prior for collection, or at the very latest 6am on the day.
• If you’re not sure when your collection week is, or need some advice around managing household waste please check out the wealth of information at https://www.cassowarycoast.qld.gov.au/domestic-waste...