Category: Community Noticeboard

Update From Paluma

The village of Paluma remains isolated with the Range Road still closed following the unprecedented rainfall . Locals report today that there are numerous landslides and trees blocking the Range Road and it appears it may be some time before the road will open. Paluma continues to receive astounding rainfall totals.

Don Battersby has been recording rainfall at his place on Hussey Road and has logged the following readings:-

Rainfall overnight (4-5 February 2019) was 344 mm.

Rainfall between 1 to 5 February 2019 is 1294 mm.

Rainfall total for January 2019 is 1206 mm.

Jennie Robinson from the Rainforest Inn reports that there are currently about 23 people in the village and surrounds. Everyone seems to be doing well. The community spirit is certainly alive and well. Yesterday (4 February) was Neil Appleton’s birthday and everyone gathered together at ‘Cloud Cottage’ to celebrate with afternoon tea. Happy Birthday Neil!

Photo courtesy of Jennie Robinson

Paluma Range Road Closed

A landslide and fallen trees near the top of the Range Road has closed the Paluma Range Road to all traffic. Transport and Main Roads will be working to clear the obstruction today (January 31).

LATEST UPDATE: TMR worked on the road on Thursday but were not able to finish the job. They will continue work on Friday morning, so the road will remain closed for at least part of Friday.

For further updates on the status of the road, visit the TMR website at https://qldtraffic.qld.gov.au/

Vale John Tubman

It is with great sadness that the PDCA Executive Committee posts the following notice as received from James Jackson today (21 January 2019).

RE: The Passing of John Tubman

 As most would know, John has been fighting an aggressive form of cancer for over two years. He was admitted to TGH early last week (14th) with complications arising from the condition and despite intense treatment and care failed to recover.

John passed away about 11.00 am on Friday 18th with family by his side. It will take quite some time for Junita and John’s siblings and family to reach acceptance of his passing, but all have been buoyed by, and are very grateful for the kind words, thoughts and condolences offered from many of John’s friends and colleagues.

A service for John will be held at Morley’s Funeral Home commencing at 1.00pm this Friday January 25th.  Notice to appear in Townsville Bulletin on Wednesday 23rd.

On behalf of Junita and John’s Family, I would like to convey their appreciation for your kind messages and thoughts of sympathy.

James Jackson

Seasons Greetings

Seasons Greetings

The Paluma & District Community Association (PDCA) Executive Committee would like to wish all Members and Paluma residents (past and present) a very happy, safe and enjoyable festive season.

We look forward to working with you in 2019 for the benefit of our special village in the mist at Paluma.

Warm Regards  from Jamie Oliver, Wilfred Karnoll, Colwyn Campbell, Lynn Hyland, Michele Bird and Juanita Poletto.

REMINDER: TROPICAL XMAS BBQ THIS SATURDAY

     

  • When: Saturday 8th December, 6.30 pm
  • Where: Community Hall
  • BYO meat, sausages or whatever you want on the BBQ
  • Please bring a salad or sweet to share
  • The Bar will be OPEN with the usual low priced drinks
  • Come and join us for the last Social of 2018
  • EMBRACE THE TROPICAL THEME – WEAR YOUR BEST PALUMA ‘TROPICAL’ SHIRT, PANTS OR FROCK!!!!!

    

NOTICE TO PALUMA RESIDENTS: Heavy Vehicles on Range Road

HEAVY VEHICLES ON RANGE ROAD, WEEK OF 26 NOVEMBER

Paluma residents and visitors are advised that there will be heavy vehicles using the Range Road in the week beginning 26 November.

The heavy vehicles will include gravel trucks, concrete trucks and other large transport vehicles. The vehicles will be travelling to Gumburu to carry out work on extending the bus turnaround area.

Heavy vehicles are most likely to be encountered in the early morning.

Please drive carefully and be alert for these large vehicles on the road this week.

Telstra Paluma Mobile Tower Launch Celebration

     Paluma Mobile Tower – Launch Celebration

Telstra (Regional Australia, North Qld) and the Paluma & District Community Association (PDCA) invites all Paluma residents to attend a Morning Tea to celebrate the launch of the new Paluma Mobile Telephone Tower.

When: Saturday 1st December 2018, 10.30 AM

Where: Rainforest Inn, Paluma

Morning Tea will be provided courtesy of Telstra.

The PDCA encourages the attendance of Paluma residents, so please pass the word about this upcoming event!