Auxiliary Firefighters

in training.

“That is something I would recommend to everyone; there is no pressure watching a training session,” he said.

“I knew instantly that was what I wanted to do, and I would never have known if I had not come to watch.”

Mr Torzsok said the appeal of being an auxiliary is obvious; helping others is its own “reward”. The additional benefits of camaraderie, working alongside a team in mentally and physically challenging conditions, contributing during bushfire emergencies and flood events, were secondary.

“It makes me proud to be an auxiliary firefighter,” he said. If you are interested in a career change and want to learn more about auxiliary firefighters, head here: https://www.qfes.qld.gov. au/careers-and-volunteering/ fire-rescue-and-operations/ aux-firefighter

Anything Environmental Opens New Cannonvale Depot

Recycling just got a whole lot easier thanks to Anything Environmental who have just opened a new depot in Cannonvale.

This means Whitsunday residents can access recycling services in Proserpine and Cannonvale as of April 17.

Anything Environmental have been operating in the Mackay and Whitsunday region for the past five years and during that time they have processed an impressive 20 million containers.

They work with local businesses, festivals, events and community groups to provide simple solutions to recycling bottles and cans.

On a smaller scale, they provide the community with recycling depots where they can deposit their personal recyclable waste.

The new premises in Cannonvale is fully air-conditioned so you can meet the friendly team and deposit your recycling in cool comfort.

Each eligible container receives a 10-cent refund which can be paid in cash or placed into your membership number which goes into your bank account.

Anything Environmental also offer the drop n go system this means you have the flexibility to take your bagged recycling and place them in the drop n go bins at Cannonvale or Proserpine. Label it with your member ship number and refund will go straight into your bank account once processed.

Anything Environmental are a family operated business that is dedicated to creating simple, effective solutions to the safe and efficient processing of recycling. They also offer a commercial collection service and free bins for your Non for profit events.

Be proactive about preserving our beautiful environmental, collect your containers, save the planet, and make some money while you’re doing it!