Ray SimpsonThe family of long-term local resident and keen fisherman Ray Simpson sadly advise that recently the 96-year-old Ray peacefully passed away at Mareeba Aged Care, after a rapid decline.During WWII Ray was in army reserves (not being able to sign up, as he was in a protected industry at BHP Port Kembla steel works).After the war in 1950’s he…

Our last general meeting was held at the GDSC on September 16 and had 40 members and four visitors in attendance.President Paula inducted three new members into the club, Norm and Robyn Casson and Janice Wilkinson.The guest speaker spot was taken up by an evaluation of the club by members in groups. The results proved to be positive and insightful.…

On Tuesday 2 November, Our Kids is giving people a great excuse to frock up, suit up and don a fascinator, buy raffle tickets and celebrate, with the annual Melbourne Cup luncheon going virtual once again.“This year has been a mixed bag for everyone, and we have all had to make changes so we can continue to help our community,”…

A Regional Banking Taskforce has been established by the Liberal and Nationals Government to assess the impact of bank branch closures on regional communities. The Taskforce will bring together banks and other key stakeholders to assess how bank branch closures have impacted local businesses, industries and communities and work collaboratively to identify possible solutions. Minister for Regionalisation Bridget McKenzie said…