The Townsville City Council Kerbside Rubbish Collection program will occur in Paluma on November 12th, 2018 For more information go to www.townsville.qld.gov.au/water-waste-and-environment/waste-and-recycling/kerbside-collection  

Presented by the Australian Tropical Herbarium and James Cook University, the Rainforest Plant Identification Short Course has been developed for the interested lay person. The three day course is held annually in Paluma at the end of November and covers such topics as ‘what is a rainforest?’ how plants are named, and plant structure and … Continue reading "Rainforest Plant Identification Short Course 2018"

     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 … Continue reading "Telstra Paluma Mobile Tower Launch Celebration"

      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       

When: Saturday 26 January, From 1 PM onwards. BBQ Dinner at 6 PM. Where: Outer Limits Centre, Mt Spec Road BYO Drinks & BBQ FREE High Ropes, Climbing & Games Dress Code: Aussie, Aussie, Aussie

 In response to many requests from Roy’s friends, we have decided to hold an afternoon tea in his honour so that his friends can gather to celebrate the remarkable life of a remarkable man. This will be held at the Rainforest Inn on Saturday 16 March at 3.30 pm. We look forward to seeing many … Continue reading "ROY MACKAY – Paluma Reflects"

St. Patrick’s Day is on March 17th but in Paluma we will celebrate it on Saturday the 16th March.  In view of the afternoon tea in honour of Roy Mackay that same day, we will start at 7 PM this year instead of 6.30 PM, allowing time for participants to both to prepare a dish … Continue reading "St. Patrick’s Day Celebration"

Roy Mackay's family can now confirm plans for the celebration of Roy's long, full and incredibly rich life.  This event will be held at the Paluma Village Hall from 2pm on Sunday 21st April, after the Easter market. A barbecue and refreshments will be provided and further beverages will be available from the bar. After … Continue reading "A Celebration of Roy Mackay’s Life"

Dress in your best (or most tattered) jeans and check shirt and come along to a night of country music and possible impromptu line dancing  at the Community Hall. Bring a soup or casserole.