Paluma - our village in the mist

Workshop on Southern Cassowary and Birds with Altitude
2023-08-25 17:00 - 2023-08-28 17:00 (Australia/Brisbane) | Paluma Community Hall (Aug 25); Paluma Dam (Aug 26-28)
Join with Researchers, Locals, Traditional Owners, BirdLife Townsville & North Queensland and Bushwalking clubs in Paluma Range National Park to help contribute to long-term data on cassowaries at the southern extent of their global distribution and for Birds with Altitude that are vulnerable to climate change.

The Paluma Range has been part of only one targeted scientific cassowary however no dungs, signs or sightings were detected (2014). A extrapolated population estimate for the area is 16 adult birds and reported sightings from locals and visitors are infrequent. The Paluma Range however contains 22,000 ha of potential cassowary habitat with a wonderful walking track network. This project’s intention is to conduct baseline camera trap surveys and provide easy, ongoing, geolocated reporting of all cassowary and sign sightings to add to our body of knowledge about their distribution, abundance, habitat use and threats.
All Locals are invited to the Citizen Science launch weekend;
Fri Aug 25: 1pm Magar Yamba group campsite open. Launch event @ Paluma Community Centre 65 Mount Spec Rd. 5pm Nywaigi Welcome to Country. 6pm dinner by donation. 7pm presentations on Cassowary and Birds with Altitude programs. 8pm organise survey teams and locations.
Sat Aug 26: AM survey designated routes. PM review camera trap data. Self-cater.
Sun Aug 27: AM survey designated routes. PM review findings. Camping optional. Self cater.

Mon Aug 28: AM survey optional, check out 10am.

Camping @ Lake Paluma or self-arranged accommodation at Paluma Village. RSVP HERE

PDCA Community Meeting with Councillor Margie Ryder
2023-08-20 10:00 - 12:00 | Paluma Community Hall, 55 Mt Spec Road, Paluma, Australia
On Sunday, August 20th at 10am the PDCA is hosting a community meeting with our Townsville City Council representative, Margie Ryder. This will provide an opportunity for Margie report on what the Council has been doing and to listen to any concerns that Paluma residents may have relating to council facilities and initiatives. Item that we will be inviting Margie to comment on include:

Plans for signage at the village entrance, and upgrade of other signs around the village
Dog Poo bag dispensers and other issues on animal control (Cats, noisy dogs)
Community security in the light of multiple recent events in and around the village
Road Maintenance
Vegetation control (weeds)

The meeting is open to all Paluma Residents. Please mark this date and come along to have your say.

Games Night
2023-08-05 18:00 - 21:00 | Paluma Community Hall, 55 Mt Spec Road, Paluma, Australia
Our Annual Palum Games night, organised by Peter and Dorothy Klump will be held on Saturday, August 5th at the Community Hall.
The evening will start with a sausage sizzle dinner ($3.00) at 6:00 pm with the bar also open for the purchase of drinks. By 7:oo pm, the teams of two will have been announced and the various games will commence. These will include darts, indoor bowls, ping pong, and soccer pinball to name a few.

Paluma Push
2023-07-15 - 2023-07-16 | Paluma Community Hall, 55 Mt Spec Road, Paluma, Australia
The Mike Carney Toyota Paluma Push is one of North Queensland’s most iconic XC Mountain Bike races. It started in 2002 and is held on the third weekend of July each year. The event is an individual challenge as well as a great social ride.
Book your camping spot at the Cricket Oval and join us for live music, food truck fiesta, bonfire and beers to celebrate all things Paluma Push and mountain biking in North Queensland.

Paluma Community Working Bee
2023-07-08 14:00 - 16:00, 2023-06-03 14:00 - 16:00, 2023-05-06 14:00 - 16:00, 2023-03-04 14:00 - 16:00 | Paluma Community Hall, 55 Mt Spec Road, Paluma, Australia
On the first Saturday of every month, we get together to carry out different jobs that need doing around the village, this can range from track maintenance to cleaning the Hall or tending the community garden. Details of the work planned are published during the preceding week.
We meet up at the Community Hall and then return there around 4pm for free refreshments.
Contact Wilfred Karnoll for further information.

Christmas In July
2023-07-01 18:30 - 22:00 | Paluma Community Hall, 55 Mt Spec Road, Paluma, Australia
Christmas in July Social Saturday 1st July at 6.30 pm at the Community Hall. Bring a Plate to share. The Bar will be open.

Paluma Community Market, Sunday 25th June
2023-06-25 09:00 - 13:00 | Paluma Community Hall, 55 Mt Spec Road, Paluma, Australia
The Paluma Community Market will be held on Sunday 25th June at the Community Hall from 9 am to 1 pm. Come along to browse and buy from the various stalls selling locally made arts and crafts, jewellery, fruit and veggies, plants and other wares. The PDCA will run the Sausage Sizzle.

Annual Wattle & Gum Bush Dance & BBQ
2023-06-24 13:00 - 16:00 | Paluma Community Hall, 55 Mt Spec Road, Paluma, Australia
The annual Wattle n Gum Bush Dance and BBQ will be held at the Paluma Community Hall this Saturday June 24th. This is one of our most popular events of the year and there is always an eager group of dancers and bush music enthusiasts to encourage the band. The BBQ will start a 12noon with the band commencing at 1pm.
A gold coin donation is requested on entrance
The bar will open, of course.
The Paluma Markets will commence the next day (Sunday) and will be open from 9am to 1pm

Les Hyland's 92nd Birthday Party
2023-06-17 18:30 - 22:30 | Paluma Community Hall, 55 Mt Spec Road, Paluma, Australia
There will be a gathering on Saturday night 17th June to celebrate Les Hyland’s 92nd birthday. Meet at the Community Hall at 6.30 pm. As usual, bring a plate of food to share and bar will be open.

Talk by Len Cook about his exhibition
2023-05-13 10:00 - 12:00 | Perc Tucker Gallery, Cnr Denham Street and Flinders Street,, Townsville, QUEENSLAND, 4810, Australia
Join artist Len Cook and curator Ross Searle as
they discuss the works on display in Cook’s
exhibition FIRE AND RAIN.
Floor Talk
Saturday 13 May
10.30am

Paluma Rural Fire Brigade 40th Anniversary
2023-04-15 | Paluma Community Hall, 55 Mt Spec Road, Paluma, Australia
More details to follow

Paluma Sunday Markets
2023-04-09 09:00 - 13:00 | Paluma Community Hall, 55 Mt Spec Road, Paluma, Australia
The Paluma Sunday Markets are held 3-4 times a year in the Paluma Community Hall. Come and browse through a range of plants, fabrics, food and souvenirs. Sausages sizzle and drinks also available.

Paluma Community Working Bee
2023-04-08 14:00 - 16:00 | Paluma Community Hall, 55 Mt Spec Road, Paluma, Australia
On the first Saturday of every month, we get together to carry out different jobs that need doing around the village, this can range from track maintenance to cleaning the Hall or tending the community garden. Details of the work planned are published during the preceding week.
We meet up at the Community Hall at 2 pm and then return there around 4pm for free refreshments.
Contact Wilfred Karnoll for further information.

PDCA Annual General Meeting and BBQ lunch
2023-04-01 12:00 - 14:30 | Paluma Community Hall, 55 Mt Spec Road, Paluma, Australia
The PDCA Annual General Meeting will be held at the Community Hall on Saturday 1st April 2023. There will be a FREE BBQ Lunch at 12 PM with the AGM to commence at 1:15 PM.

St Patrick's Day Dinner
2023-03-18 06:30 - 22:30 | Paluma Community Hall, 55 Mt Spec Road, Paluma, Australia
Join us to celebrate St Patrick’s day. Bring a plate and wear something green!

Tropical BBQ
2022-12-10 18:30 - 22:30 | Paluma Community Hall, 55 Mt Spec Road, Paluma, Australia
The last social gathering for 2022, the annual Paluma Tropical BBQ will be held on Saturday 10 December at the Community Hall at 6.30 PM. Wear your favourite tropical shirt and bring a plate of food (nibbles, salad or sweets) to share. Bring your protein for the BBQ. Bar will be open for drinks.

Monsters and Mayhem on the Mountain
2022-11-12 18:30 - 22:30 | Paluma Community Hall, 55 Mt Spec Road, Paluma, Australia
Saturday 12 November sees the return of the popular Monsters and Mayhem on the Mountain social at the Paluma Community Hall commencing at 6.30 PM. Dress to the ‘monsters’ theme and bring a plate of food to share. More information to follow…..

Outer Limits Paluma Trail Run
2022-10-30 07:00 - 16:00 | Paluma Adventure Centre, 7 Lookout Rd, Paluma, QLD, 4816, Australia
The annual Paluma Trail Run will be held on Sunday 30 October 2022. Check out the Outer Limits website for more information.

Paluma After Dark
2022-10-22 19:00 - 20:00
Come join Juanita and me for a 30-40min walk along the track to Witts Lookout to look for nocturnal animals and glowing plants and fungi.
Bring a head torch, and a UV torch if you have one. There might be a sprinkle of rain but heavy falls are not predicted
Meet at Potters Park, opposite 27 Lennox Cr at 7pm
Jamie Oliver

Paluma Community Market
2022-10-02 09:00 - 13:00 | Paluma Community Hall, 55 Mt Spec Road, Paluma, Australia
The final Paluma Community Market for 2022 will be held on Sunday 2 October. The Market will run from 9 am to 1 pm at the Paluma Community Hall.
More information to follow…..

International Night at the Community Hall
2022-09-17 18:30 - 22:30 | Paluma Community Hall, 55 Mt Spec Road, Paluma, Australia
International Night will be held on Saturday 17 September at the Paluma Community Hall commencing at 6.30 PM. Bring a plate of food to share and the bar will be open for drinks. More information to follow…..

Paluma After Dark
2022-08-27 18:30 - 20:30 | Potters Park – 27 Lennox Cr, 27 Lennox Cr, Paluma, QUEENSLAND, 4816, Australia
Join us on a night-time walk through the local forest tracks to see what creatures and plants can be found after sunset. Bring along a head torch (preferably one that can focus into a tight beam). A UV torch is also useful to highlight some of the brightly fluorescent plants that we have recently found beside the tracks. There will be a few UV torches available to share if you don’t have one.

Back to the 50's Night
2022-08-20 18:30 - 22:30 | Paluma Community Hall, 55 Mt Spec Road, Paluma, Australia
Come ‘Back to the 50’s’ on Saturday 20 August at the Paluma Community Hall. Dress-up in your favourite 50’s gear and come along to enjoy the music and dancing 50’s style. Bring a plate to share and the bar will be open for alcoholic beverages and sodas. More information to follow…..

Outer Limits Paluma Push
2022-07-16 07:00 - 17:00 | Paluma Adventure Centre, 7 Lookout Rd, Paluma, QLD, 4816, Australia
The annual Paluma Push mountain bike race will be held on Saturday and Sunday 16 & 17 July 2022. Check out the Outer Limits website for more information.

Paluma Community Market
2022-06-26 09:00 - 13:00 | Paluma Community Hall, 55 Mt Spec Road, Paluma, Australia
The Paluma Community Market will be held on Sunday 26 June after the ‘Wattle n Gum’ Bush Dance on Saturday 25 June. The Market will run from 9 am to 1 pm at the Paluma Community Hall.
More information to follow…..

Paluma Bush Dance with 'Wattle n Gum'
2022-06-25 12:00 - 16:00 | Paluma Community Hall, 55 Mt Spec Road, Paluma, Australia
The annual Paluma Dance with ‘Wattle n Gum’ will be held at the Community Hall on Saturday 25 June from 1 PM to 4 PM. A BBQ Lunch will be held from 12 noon and the bar will be open all afternoon for drinks. Entry is by gold coin donation please. More information to follow…….
