Local Briefs

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QUEENSLAND’s Path to Treaty has been set into law with the passing of landmark legislation in Cairns on Wednesday. The Path to Treaty Bill provides the legislative framework to create the structures to prepare for negotiating a treaty or treaties between Aboriginal peoples and Torres Strait Islander peoples and the Queensland Government. Co-designed with the Interim Truth and Treaty Body (ITTB), made up of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander leaders and non-Indigenous members, the historic Bill received bipartisan support from the Queensland Parliament sitting in Cairns this week. The ITTB will now work with the government to establish a First Nations Treaty Institute and a formal Truth-telling and Healing Inquiry. Visit qld.gov.au/ treaty.

“We do case management support for people experiencing homelessness, we work with people finding housing they can afford, temporary housing solutions, and our ultimate goal is to find houses where people will be safe and secure.

“The money people give today will go towards that work.

“We couldn’t do what we do without the generous support of the Cairns community, and the Cairns community always steps up.”

The Red Shield Appeal doorknock weekend is set for May 20 and 21, and the Salvos are looking for community members to volunteer and support the appeal in any way they can.

“If you have ever thought about volunteering, now is the time,” said corps officer and

Cairns area director Major Ben Johnson. “Grab your friends, your workmates, or make it a family outing or a group activity for your club. Too many Australians are struggling to make ends meet, and they need your support now more than ever.” l MACHANS SUPER SALE

To donate or volunteer for The Salvation Army’s Red Shield Appeal locally, call 4051 2454.

THE Zonta Club of Cairns is hosting Zonta Breaks the Bias – Art without Boundaries at the Oasis Novotel Resort Cairns, 122 Lake Street, today from 5pm-8.30pm to celebrate women and art just before Mother’s Day. Talented local artists will be showcasing their work and will have pieces for sale for those special Mother’s Day gifts. Entry fee is $25.

MACHANS Beach Super Suburb Sale returns on Sunday, May 21 from 8am. In the past more than 40 homes have taken part. Maps showing where the sales are will be on sale for a gold coin donation at the Machans Beach School Multi-Purpose Hall. In last week’s paper the day was incorrect.