Cardwell Meals on Wheels Horses on beaches

LEE PORTER, SECRETARY, CARDWELL MEALS ON WHEELS

CARDWELL Meals on Wheels recently held a training session for its volunteers at Terry and Mamiko’s restaurant to update requirements during interaction with meal recipients. Although the primary function is to deliver meals to its clients, it is also an opportunity to see if any further needs may be necessary to assist them. It was also an opportunity to farewell and thank Colleen and Rod Tennent, who have been volunteering for the service for 20 years and have decided to retire.

Their valuable contribution and display of community spirit has greatly benefited the organization, recipients, and the town, and the meeting wished them all the best for the future.

If anyone requires Meals on Wheels services or wishes to become a volunteer deliverer, please get in touch with Lisa Cartwright, Convenor, on 0428980104 or email cardwellmow@ hotmail.com. Meals are provided every Monday, Wednesday and Friday at the cost of $11 per meal, and they are sourced from Churches of Christ.

Cassowary Coast Regional Council

RECENTLY, residents have raised concerns regarding interactions between horses and users on beaches and foreshores across the Cassowary Coast region.

Following community consultation, new local laws were adopted by CCRC. These laws, which have been in effect since October 2022, state the riding or taking of horses on all beaches and foreshores across the Cassowary Coast region is prohibited unless signed.

Subordinate Local Law No. 4 (Local Government Controlled Areas & Roads)

2022, Schedule 2 (10)(10) states that in all reserves, it is prohibited to take or bring an animal unless otherwise permitted by official sign.

Whilst horse riding on beaches and foreshores may be considered as part of future planning, at this stage, this activity remains prohibited.

Community consultation will take place as part of future planning.

CCRC has several local laws that apply across the region, and for further details on local laws, please visit www. cassowarycoast.qld.gov.au/local-laws.

CCRC wished to thank community members for their adherence to the Local Laws as applicable.