Category: Community Noticeboard

Another Successful Paluma Push

Last Saturday saw several hundred people come up to Paluma to join (or support) the 2026 Paluma Push. The event was back in Paluma this year with around 400 competitors participating in all standard event distances. Overall, the Push was a great success. There was strong Community support with about 32 residents from Paluma to Hidden Valley turning up to man the various checkpoints and to help run the Bar at Hidden Valley. The time and effort contributed by these volunteers contributed greatly to the overall success of the event.

The Community also benefited significantly. A total of $3,500 will be donated by Outer Limits jointly to the SES, RFS and PDCA for our support with volunteers and logistic assistance. In addition, the bar, run by Wifred Karnoll and others at the Hidden Valley campground, reported a profit of $2,000 for the PDCA coffers.

Thanks to everyone who turned up, and to Outer Limits and Sam Stedman for his ongoing support for the Community and for helping to promote Paluma as a destination.

The early morning sun on riders crossing the dam wall provided some interesting perspectives from an overhead drone.

Checkpoint 1

The PDCA bar (left) at Hidden Valley was well patronised.

High-Speed Internet and Wifi for the Community Hall

Last year, the Paluma Community Hall was nominated by the City Council’s Disaster Management Group for a federally funded program to install Wi-Fi and internet facilities at the Hall. Our nomination was successful, and last week an NBN technician installed a new community Wi-Fi in the Paluma Community Hall with internet provided via the NBN skymuster satellite.

I have measured a speed of 80Mbps in the building, which is a great improvement on what has been available from either the TCC community Wi-Fi or Wi-Fi derived from local 4G/5G, in the building. Because Skymuster uses geostationary satellites, there is still that slight delay (latency) because of the distance to the satellite.

This service was applied for because of problems experienced in February 2025 caused by the failure of the Telstra facility in Paluma. It should provide a reliable backup following most weather-related problems, provided the satellite dish survives. It also provides faster Wi-Fi around the building for visitors to Paluma who don’t have a Telstra mobile phone.

A sign advertising this new facility will be placed outside the hall.

In approximately two years, the current NBN satellites are due to be replaced with Amazon low-earth-orbit (Leo) satellites that are currently going into orbit. This service should transfer with that transition.

Charlie Allen

Reminder – Social Drinks in the Community Hall this Friday, July 3.


The Community Hall, and the bar will be open from 6pm – ~8pm on Friday, July 3rd. Come along for a drink and a catch-up with other residents. Table Tennis, Darts, Music and other activities are available for anyone willing to set up the equipment. Bring along some nibbles/finger food.

Calling all bakers and preservers – Sunday 28th June

Our first market since 2024. Let’s show visitors what they have missed!

The PDCA is calling for Bakers to don their aprons and load the Community table with goodies to sell at the markets on Sunday June 28th.

Sweet or savoury – to eat on the day or to take home – all produce welcome.

Please ensure all your goods are cut, plated and covered. The number of pieces per plate and price is your decision. Please label with product name and all ingredients as well as the price. Then deliver your amazing creations to the community hall between 7 and 8.30 on Sunday 28th June.

Spare sticky labels will be available Sunday at the hall.