Category: Community Noticeboard

Reminder: Koala Monitoring Update, 10am Saturday, December 7th

This coming Saturday there will be an update on what’s been happening at Mount Zero-Taravale Wildlife Sanctuary in 2024. Catering supplied, and for anyone keen, an optional tag-along trip to check out our feral predator-free exclosure fence – home to a growing population of endangered Northern Bettongs.

Mt Zero-Taravale Wildlife Sanctuary 2024 Update

In the valley or village on the weekend of the 7-8th December? Heading to the Paluma tropical Xmas BBQ (or even if you’re not)? Why not make a day of it on the Saturday and join us for an update on what’s been happening at Mount Zero-Taravale Wildlife Sanctuary in 2024.

The deets (more details in poster below): Saturday 7th December, 10am – 1:30pm. Catering supplied, and for anyone keen, an optional tag along trip to check out feral predator-free exclosure fence – home to a growing population of endangered Northern Bettongs.

Paluma Rural Fire Brigade Public Meeting

Notice to all Paluma Ratepayers

On Sunday December 8, a public meeting is to be held at the Paluma Community Centre at 10am for all ratepayers to discuss the setting of the 2025 fire levy.

Come along and also find out what the brigade is up to over a cuppa and a piece of cake. If there are any queries in the lead-up to the meeting, please contact Sonya Bryce, Treasurer / Secretary of Paluma Rural Fire Brigade on (0474) 324153.

The Annual General Meeting of the Paluma Rural Fire Brigade will follow on from the morning tea for those who are interested.

Paluma Garden Competion – November 25th

Our annual Paluma Garden Competition will be held on Monday, November 25th. As in the past there will be 2 judges from Bunnings who will be escorted around the village by a PDCA member. Bunnings will provide gift vouchers to the winning gardens, and will nominate the winner of the Alison Evans Memorial Trophy.

If you do not wish to participate in the competition this year please email Jamie Oliver (jamieo53@hotmail.com) before the competition date.

November 9th Working Bee 🐝

Our next Paluma working bee 🐝 will be THE SECOND Saturday on November 9th.
We will meet at the Community Hall at 2pm. Tasks will include:

  1. Removal of cut up Sarsaparella tree on corner of Mt Spec Rd and Lennox Cresc to be taken to the dump.
  2. Install a step on a washed out section of Colwyn’s track.
  3. Clean out the gutter in Lennox Crescent just past the council water depot to make sure the storm water runs into the drain and not across the road.

    Wilfred will have the gear for the first two tasks and will need the extra willing hands only. A couple of wheelbarrows and shovels for the drain on Lennox Crescent would be useful if you have that to bring. Most importantly, bring your willing hands and smile.

Drinks to follow on the Hall verandah at 4pm.

Reminder: Paluma Ultra and Trail Run next weekend

Dear Community,

This is a reminder about next weekend’s trail runs in and around Paluma village. It is also in our events calendar.

If you’re interested in where competitors will be running, please check out Outer Limits Adventures’ website. However, if you’re unaware, the 50km Ultra marathon starts early Saturday morning from Gumburu. The Sunday morning trail runs of 5km, 10km and 21km start from and finish at the Village Green.

This is another major event organized by Outer Limits Adventures which puts Paluma on the map for adventure racing. Please be patient with the increased amount of traffic and parked cars in the village on Sunday morning in particular. This event brings extra business to local restaurants and the PDCA is operating the BBQ and selling soft drinks to raise funds for the community.

Feel free to come to the village Green on Sunday morning to cheer competitors on at the start of their races.