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Last week we asked the question: Will you support the Salvos’ Red Shield appeal and why?

Here are some of your comments.

WGC Lawyers were proud to support the Salvation Army at the launch of their Red Shield Appeal in Cairns. This important annual event showcases how the Salvation Army cares for vulnerable Australians – those struggling with homelessness, domestic violence, addiction, mental illness, or disaster impacts. They fight alongside them for as long as it takes.

WGC Lawyers, Cairns

Our team were proud to join the Cairns business community at the launch of The Salvation Army Australia 2023 Red Shield Appeal. Olympian Natalie Cook entertained us with her motivational words about showing up each day in order to achieve dreams, give hope, and make a difference.

The Salvation Army do this by supporting thousands of vulnerable Australians every day.

Congratulations to a friend of our firm, Bob Fowler, on receiving the prestigious Eva Burrows Award recognising his contribution to The Salvation Army spanning over 30 years.

BDO North Queensland

Cr Linda Cooper, Cr Brett Olds, Cr Cathy Zeiger and I attended Salvation Army Red Shield appeal launch representing Cairns Regional Council. The Salvos do amazing work supporting our vulnerable and disadvantaged residents and they need our support to enable them to continue doing what they do.

Cr Brett Moller, Division One

Council News

Snap up free dog rego

Council is offering 20 free dog registrations for the 2023/24 rego period.

All you have to do is take a selfie with one of our Proactive Patrol officers and your pooch and post to your Facebook or Instagram page, tagging @CairnsPets. Make sure your post is ‘public’ otherwise we won’t be able to find it.

Our officers patrol popular dog walking spots throughout the region, every morning and afternoon, including beaches and foreshores, sporting precincts, popular parks such as Goomboora, and key cycle and walking tracks.

Five winners will be drawn each week until 9 June.

More details at cairns.qld.gov.au/pets

David Lloyd, CEO, National Heart Foundation of Australia

Improvement works

Old Smithfield Rd, Freshwater: New footpath from Kamerunga Rd. Lane closures and detours. Dexter Rd, Gordonvale: Shoulder widening and culvert repairs between Crossland Rd and Littles Rd. Temporary lane closures.

Graham St, Edmonton: Kerb and channel works on the northern side, from Jubilee St to Wiseman Rd East. Lane closures and traffic control.

Aeroglen Dr, Stratford: Bus stop upgrade. Bus stop has been temporary relocated 90 metres north. Evans St, Yorkeys Knob: Water main works between Varley St and Sims Esplanade. Detours and traffic control as required.

Woodward St, Whitfield: Water main works between Heavey Cr and Nolan St. Detours and traffic control.

For a full list of works visit our website.