Book now for coastal Easter fun

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THE organisers of Easter events at Cardwell are urging participants to book accommodation as soon as possible.

Thea Ormonde of Cardwell Community Events said Cardwell, 182km south of Cairns, was the place to be this Easter.

“We have so much happening all through town,” she said.

“Kick off Easter Saturday with the Cardwell Ambulance markets at the Coral Sea Park from 7am.

“For those active ones meet up at the Jetty Plaza for the Parkrun at 6.45am.

“Then the Cardwell Easter Markets along the beautiful Cardwell foreshore at 10am.

“With a seafood theme you can fill your belly with delicious seafood.” years of the six-year degree had to be completed outside of Cairns.

“JCU launched Australia’s first regionally-based medical program in 2000 that saw students complete the foundation years of the degree in Townsville, before having the option to move to Cairns or Mackay for their final years of study,” he said.

“The expansion to include the full program in Cairns is an important step forward in making medical education available locally, producing a medical workforce for regional, rural and remote communities.”

JCU College of medicine and dentistry dean Professor Richard Murray said the new program provided access to medical training for students from a diverse range of backgrounds and regions, including applicants who might had previously considered pursuing a medical career unattainable.

“One in three students in our new Cairns cohort is the first in their family to go to university and from a regional, rural or remote area.“Around two-thirds of this cohort are coming to us from outside a metropolitan area,” he said.

Ms Ormonde said there were also crab races, a wine and beer bar, an Easter bonnet parade and lots of activities to keep children busy.

“Cardwell Coast Guard will be manning the barbecue,” she said.

“As always we’ll have a great variety of quality stalls.”

“But Cardwell fills up quickly so be sure to book now to ensure you don’t miss out,” she said.

Ms Ormonde said there were 10 accommodation properties plus AirBnB or make an inquiry by email: cardwelljettymarkets@gmail.com

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