ENROLMENTS OPEN Presented by the Australian Tropical Herbarium and the Wet Tropics Management Authority, our annual plant identification short courses will be held at James Cook University Cairns Campus on the weekend after Cairns Show (Saturday 20 - Monday 22 July) and in the beautiful mountain village of Paluma, about 60 km N of Townsville … Continue reading "Rainforest Plant Identification Short Course 2019"

Come to our annual end of year BBQ with music from the Pacific. Bring a plate to share.

As usual, Green is the Theme. Bring a plate to share

The date for our Annual General Meeting has been shifted to 1 week earlier to avoid conflict with Qld Election Day. Come along for a free lunch at noon followed by our Annual  General Meeting at 1pm.  If you would like to nominate someone for a position on the PDCA executive, or you are interested … Continue reading "PDCA BBQ Lunch and Annual General Meeting (change of date)"

Join us to celebrate the Mike Carney Toyota Paluma Push on Saturday evening, 10th October at the Paluma Community Hall. The dinner is a 2 course roast banquet style dinner cooked and served by Magnums. Bookings are essential. Please make sure to book your spot online before Thursday, 8th October. Book your spot here If you … Continue reading "Paluma Push Pre-Push Dinner"

After delays and uncertainties resulting from COVID-19  the Paluma Push for 2020 is now confirmed and scheduled for October 11.  Visit the Paluma Push website for more information and bookings.

The final run in the Outer Limits Trail Run Series 2020. We keep the best for last. The Paluma Dam Good Trail Run is our favourite event in the series. It features amazing trails, taking you through the World Heritage listed rainforest in the southern part of the Wet Tropics. This time of the year, … Continue reading "Paluma Dam Good Trail Run"

Paluma Social - Monsters & Mayhem on the Mountain, Saturday 7 November 2020 at 6.30 PM. Bring a plate to share. Come as you are or dressed in your most ghastly or horrifying costume.

The final Paluma Social Event for 2020 is the Tropical Breeze BBQ to be held on Saturday 12 December 2020 at 6.30 PM at the Paluma Community Hall. The BBQ will be fired up, so please bring along:- Your choice of meat/protein for the BBQ A plate for sharing - nibbles, salad bowl or dessert … Continue reading "Paluma Tropical Breeze BBQ"

The year 2021 is flying by and it's time for the first Paluma Social Event of the year. Chinese New Year will be acknowledged and celebrated in true Paluma-style and you are invited to attend. 2021 is the Year of the Ox. When & Where: Saturday 20 February 2021 at 6.30 PM. Paluma Community Hall. … Continue reading "Chinese New Year Social"

The Annual General Meeting of the Paluma Rural fire Brigade will be held on Saturday, 20th March 2021 at the Community Hall. All members are encouraged to attend, and anyone interested in joining or serving on the Committee are also warmly invited. If you have any questions about the PRFB or what's involved in joining … Continue reading "Paluma Rural Fire Brigade – AGM"

St. Patrick's Night Social to be held on Saturday 20 March 2021. More information to follow......