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Thanks Angela Toppin AM - Mayor, Mareeba Shire Council and Lenore Wyatt - Deputy Mayor, Mareeba Shire Council for our monthly catchup to chat all things Kuranda.
Thank you to the local Kuranda residents who also stopped in to have a chat.

TERM TWO BEGINS
What a glorious two (and a bit) weeks off. But, alas, it`s time to dust off the lunch boxes and return to the stop, drop, go line. Have a great first day back!

ANZAC DAY SERVICES
Here are the Anzac Day services in the Barron River area. Hope to see you there!

SAVE THE DATE: 18 May 2025
This is such a pawsome event - the Palm Cove’s Annual Dog Show!
Join me for a fun-filled day of competitions, raffles, and a grand parade plus so much for.
Judging Categories Include:
- Fancy Dress Dogs & Handlers
- Palm Cove Puppy Under 3 Years
- Owner/Dog Look-Alike
- Dapper Senior Dog (10+ years)
- Best Rescue Dog
- Palm Cove Prince & Princess … & many more!
The fun starts at 8am to noon and it`s $10 for entry (spectators free) with all
all proceeds going to YAPS Cairns (Young Animal Protection Society)
📞 For more info, contact Rhonda at 0427 771 206 or email info@palmcovebeachfront.com.au

EASTER MONDAY. Who doesn`t need an extra day to rest, reset, and enjoy time with family. Happy Easter Monday everyone!

Congratulations to NRMA Palm Cove Holiday Park for winning the Best Coastal Campsite in QLD in the Camper Champ Awards 2025!
This is a Palm Cove gem, great for tourists and locals looking for a staycation. Have you stayed there yet??

GRANT OF THE WEEK: Aurizon Community Grant
Apply for grants up to $20,000 and help create positive change in your community. This grant is open to non-profit organisations that hold an approved deductible gift recipient (DGR) status charity (Item 1) from the Australian Tax Office.

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