Ravenshoe and District Chamber of Commerce Inc

17/02/2025

The Ravenshoe & District Chamber of Commerce monthly meeting is on tomorrow, Tuesday the 18th FEB 2025. Not sure what it is we do... want to find out some more? Want to volunteer some time to a group that works to support and represent the needs and wants of our local businesses and organisations, and by extension our community? Come and join us at 6pm at the Top Pub.

17/02/2025

2 options of First Aid courses being run in Ravenshoe and Mount Garnet early next month if business or organisation have any staff they need to get updated.

04/02/2025

01/02/2025

The Department of the Treasury is seeking community input on mandatory acceptance of cash for the purchase of essential items and are keen to hear from the broader community, particularly in regional areas.

While people are increasingly using digital payments, there is an ongoing place for cash in our society. Input from local businesses and the broader community will help ensure that the mandate balances the needs of all Australians and supports a more efficient and inclusive payments system.

The consultation paper considers:

the needs of those who rely on cash
the mandate’s scope and application
how to promote compliance
cash distribution and access.

Small businesses and other interested parties are invited to provide comment on the consultation paper.

The policy team will also be holding in-person consultation sessions in Townsville and Darwin.

Find out more about the consultation at treasury.gov.au/consultation/c2024-604832

Submissions close 14 February 2025.

We invite feedback on a planned mandate for businesses to accept cash when selling essential items. There will be appropriate exemptions for small businesses. The consultation paper considers: the needs of those who rely on cash the mandate’s scope and application how to promote compliance cash di...

18/12/2024

Below is an alert from the TRC:

A boil water notice (BWN) has been issued for properties connected to the Cassowary Heights Water Supply Scheme. A BWN remains in place for properties connected to the Millstream (North and South) water supply schemes (11.40am Saturday 14 December 2024).

Residents at these properties must boil water for consumption until further notice.

We are working closely with Queensland Health (QH) to resolve the situation but the BWN will stay in effect until QH is confident there is no public health risk.

Consumption of unboiled water could lead to illness, especially for vulnerable people (e.g. very young, elderly and those with weak immune systems). If you are concerned that you may have been affected by contaminated water contact 13 HEALTH (13 43 25 84), your local doctor or the hospital and advise them about your concerns.

Bring water to a boil by heating until a continuous and rapid stream of air-bubbles is produced from the bottom of a pan or kettle. Kettles with automatic cut-off switches are suitable and variable temperature kettles should be set to boil. After heating, water must be allowed to cool before using it, and be stored in a clean, closed container for later use.

You should boil all water used for:
drinking
brushing teeth
washing and preparing food or beverages
preparing baby formula
making ice
bathing babies and toddlers.

Unboiled water may be used for:
showering and bathing (avoid getting water in your mouth)
washing dishes by hand or in a dishwasher
washing clothes
flushing toilets.

Notify neighbours and other residents who may be affected by this alert.

Sign up for the Early Warning Network to receive email or SMS alerts where there is a disruption to your water service.
https://www.trc.qld.gov.au/disaster-management/ewn/

See details about our water supply scheme and what we're doing to improve them on TRC website.

Get alerts for severe weather and events

21/11/2024

Tablelands Regional Council will be hosting Mr Charles Burke, the Queensland Food Farmers' Commissioner, on Wednesday 27th November from 11am-1pm in the Disaster Coordination Centre, Atherton.

Mr Burke is the former AgForce CEO, former CEO of the Queensland Transport and Logistics Council, former vice-president of the National Farmers’ Federation, and former co-chair of the State Government’s Drought Program Review. The creation of the Commissioner role was a recommendation by the Supermarket Pricing Select Committee.

Mr Burke is the point of contact for matters affecting farmers, provide advice to farmers in supporting their relationships with supermarkets, and advise the government on arrangements across supermarkets and their suppliers.

This will be an opportunity for you to discuss these matters directly with Mr Burke.

Please share amongst your relevant networks

Registration details:

11am–1pm Wednesday 27 November
Coordination Centre, 15 Vernon Street, Atherton
Register (trc.qld.gov.au/qff-commissioner)

28/10/2024

Come and celebrate the offical opening of the new cover for the courts!

23/10/2024

Session next week here in Ravenshoe.

17/10/2024

Good Morning, wanted to bring to peoples attention the below that is currently open to feedback only until 11 NOV 2024:

Comment on our Natural Asset Strategy

Tablelands Regional Council is inviting the community to comment on their draft Natural Asset Strategy.

‘Natural assets are essential for our lifestyle, health, wellbeing and economy and need to be managed in a sustainable way,’ said Natural Asset Management Advisory Committee Chair Councillor Maree Baade.

‘The Natural Asset Strategy supports our vision that our environment is valued, managed and healthy and we are seeking feedback on the five outcomes and corresponding actions identified in the strategy. ‘You can see the draft strategy and provide your comments via our survey ( trc.qld.gov.au/join-conversation ) until Friday 11 November,’ Councillor Baade said.

Councillor Maree Baade with the draft Natural Asset Strategy.

We value feedback and place a high priority on our community having a meaningful say in the decisions that shape our region. We are committed to delivering timely, meaningful and effective community engagement and will actively seek local expertise and knowledge. We will engage broadly, early, often...

07/10/2024

Very clever.

07/10/2024

Just a reminder that this fun event is this Friday!

03/10/2024

Queensland Fire Department will be holding a community meeting in Mount Garnet to provide details on the recent fires in the area. This is an opportunity for the community to ask questions, raise concerns and identify impacts and recovery needs.

10am Friday 4 October

Mount Garnet Town Hall, 18 Garnet Street

28/09/2024

Wednesday 25 September 2024

MEDIA RELEASE

Pensioner Pre-Cyclone Clean Up

Tablelands Regional Council is helping pensioners in the region prepare for the upcoming cyclone season by offering a free pre-cyclone collection service.

‘Now is the time to prepare for cyclone season by cutting back vegetation and tidying your yard,’ said Local Disaster Management Group Chair Mayor Rod Marti.

‘Residents who receive an age or disability pension and are in a kerbside collection area can register for our free waste collection program.

‘We’ll remove waste that is hazardous during storms and cyclones including green waste, iron and general yard debris.

‘Register at trc.qld.gov.au/cyclone-cleanup or 1300 362 242 before 5pm Friday 25 October.

‘Please make sure items are placed in an easily accessible location outside your property, and can be easily handled by one person.

‘Collections will begin in early November,’ said Mayor Marti.

White goods, furniture, mattresses, household rubbish, car bodies and tyres can be dropped off at TRC transfer stations (fees may apply).

12/09/2024

Very clever people out there.