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Reminder: Chinese New Year Social, Saturday 21 January

A reminder to Paluma residents that the first PDCA Social of 2023 will take place this coming Saturday at the Community Hall. Chinese New Year celebrations will kick off at 6.30 pm. Come along to mark the lunar new year and to catch up with your neighbours after what has been a soggy start to January.

The Bar will be open and please bring a dish to share. Red is the lucky colour to wear for Chinese New Year.

Rumour has it that quite a few people are celebrating birthdays at this time of year. Colwyn had a birthday last week, Don has a birthday this week (on Sunday) and Mark and Leonie both celebrate their birthdays next week (on Wednesday). There are no secrets in Paluma….. A little bird told me that there will be cake….!

Keeping with the multi-cultural theme, for those of us of Scottish ancestry it is an important time of the year in celebrating Rabbie Burns Night on 25th January. Without any bias, Rabbie Burns was the greatest poet that ever lived. I mention this just in case some people want to wear tartan in honour of Rabbie Burns birthday.

Whatever you wish to celebrate, come along and join in. It costs nothing to relax and enjoy the company of good friends. And the weather forecast is for sunshine on Saturday! Bring it on.

Chinese New Year Social, Saturday 21 January

The first PDCA Social for 2023 will be held at the Paluma Community Hall on Saturday night, 21 January at 6.30 pm when we celebrate Chinese New Year.

Chinese New Year actually falls on Sunday 22 January, but we will celebrate early the night before. 2023 is the ‘Year of the Water Rabbit’, symbolising longevity, peace and prosperity.

Wearing red is considered lucky at this time, so please raid your cupboards for your most resplendent red attire.

Please bring a dish to share – you can embrace the Chinese theme of the night if you wish. The Bar will be open for drinks as usual.

In case you were wondering just what are the personality traits of someone born in the year of the ‘Water Rabbit’, Google says……

They are very precise and like to do everything thoroughly. They also have a wonderful memory. The Water Rabbit tends to be quiet, calm, and sometimes keeps aloof. Water Rabbits have good ideas and are very respected and successful in many aspects of their lives by all their family, friends and colleagues.

Working Bee a Great Success!

Yesterday’s working bee to refurbish the steps at the far end of the “Rainforest Walk” attracted a great turnout. There was a total of 10 people, 3 wheelbarrows, a generator and a cement mixer all working solidly for a couple of hours to fill in the new step frames and drainage channels that Wilfred and Colin had previously set up. The final result looked very impressive. Even the existing wooden bridges and platforms along the track got a major cleanup. We finished the effort back at the Community Centre congratulating ourselves with some well-earned drinks.

It was agreed that we should aim for a regular working bee on the first Saturday of every month to carry out various maintenance and improvement projects around the city. Look out for announcements on Paluma.org

Djindal Bayanyu EcoRetreat opens tomorrow (December 28)

It’s not every day that a new commercial enterprise opens in Paluma, especially one that offers accommodation and meals in a beautiful rainforest setting. Mark and Leonie Crennan have been working tirelessly over the last year to refurbish the old Paluma Dreaming (and Heaven’s Kitchen) café at 1 Loop Road.

The new name, Djindal Bayanyu, was the result of many hours of research and consultation by Leonie, who wanted to acknowledge the original inhabitants of Paluma. The name means Singing Waterfalls in Nywaigi, which is the language group of the traditional owners who thrived for centuries in the abundant rainforest and pristine creeks of our spectacular mountain range.

Djindal Bayanyu will be open from 10:30am to 3pm Thursday – Sunday (and Wednesday this week) for excellent coffee, tea and sweet and savoury treats. Accommodation is also available with ensuite bathroom and kitchenette, or you can access shared facilities.

In addition to the refurbished interiors of the rooms and café, the garden has received a range of new plantings of native and ornamental trees and shrubs and artful landscaping. Their gardening efforts were recently recognised with an award in this year’s Paluma Garden Competition.

Ring or text 0490397650 to book accommodation or check cafe opening times.

Email: 7Djindal@gmail.com.

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New Years Eve at Paluma

Graham and Julie invite all Paluma residents to New Years Eve celebrations at the Pope residence on the hill. Everyone is welcome to come along and join in the party.

The event will kick off about 6.30 pm on New Years Eve, Saturday 31 December.

Please bring a plate of food to share and BYO drinks.

This is always a fun event for the Paluma community.

See you there friends and neighbours.

Reminder: Tropical BBQ is on Saturday 10 December

A reminder to Paluma residents that the annual Tropical BBQ will be held at the Community Hall on Saturday 10 December. This is the final PDCA social event for 2022 so make the most of the opportunity to catch up with your friends and neighbours before Xmas arrives.

Where: Paluma Community Hall.

When: Saturday 10 December at 6.30 PM.

What to Bring: Yourself and some meat (protein) for the BBQ.

Please also bring a plate of food to share – nibbles, salad or sweets.

What to wear: Tropical attire is essential. Wear your best tropical shirt – the brighter the better!

All important – the Bar will be open for low-cost drinks.

See you there Paluma-ites.

Positions Available at PEEC

2023 VACANCIES
Paluma Environmental Education Centre

CASUAL COOK
Casual Hours as needed when students onsite
Ref: PEEC 2022-01

CASUAL RELIEF CLEANER
Hours as needed when students onsite
Ref: PEEC 2022-02

  • Casual Cook and Cleaner positions are based at the Centre at 53 Mount Spec Road, Paluma, 4816
  • Application packages available from the Business Manager, phone 07 4772 9555 or email principal@palumaeec.eq.edu.au
  • Successful applicant will be required to hold a current suitability card (Blue Card) from Blue Card Services before they commence work.
    The prospective employee is responsible for the cost of the Blue Card Check and the subsequent issue of the suitability card.  Please check the Blue Card Services website for current fees.
  • The successful applicant will also be required to undertake a Criminal History Check prior to commencement.


Applications close 4:00pm Wednesday, 30 November 2022

Reminder: Passage of Seasons Book Launch in Townsville & Paluma

A reminder that Colwyn Campbell will launch her new book, Passage of Seasons this coming week in Townsville and at Paluma. The official book launch takes place on Friday 18 November at 6 pm at the Drill Hall Studio in North Ward, Townsville. Everyone is welcome to attend. Paluma’s very own Peter Cooke will be speaking at the launch. For further details please see the flyer in our previous post on 8 November.

If you can’t make it on Friday night, Colwyn will hold a second launch for her Paluma family and friends at the Rainforest Inn on Saturday 19 November at 1 pm. Again, all are welcome to attend.

Reminder: Community Social this Saturday 12 November

Halloween might be over for 2022, but all the really creepy people will be out and about this Saturday night 12th November for the annual ‘Monsters and Mayhem on the Mountain’ Social at the Community Hall.

All the usual ‘Paluma Protocols’ will apply.

  1. Start time is 6.30 pm.
  2. Bring a plate of food to share – anything and everything goes.
  3. Bar will be open for low-cost beverages.
  4. Sense of community spirit and good humour are essential.

Come as you are, or come dressed to the theme as your favourite horror story. Everyone is welcome and let’s face it……some of us won’t even have to dress up!