NQ Lifestyle FEBRUARY 2019
Castle hill trail run Seasonal produce Rainforest to reef
TABLE OF CONTENTS
North Queensland lifestyle BINDAL AND WALGURUKABA COUNTRY
RECIPES
CASTLE HILL TRAIL RUN
LYCHEE, CUCMBER & CHILLI SALAD STICKY MUFFINS
BACKYARD BUDDIES
PORK STIR FRY
RAINFOREST TO REEF
SPICED CUSTARD APPLE TEACAKE
LIVE LIFE GET ACTIVE
STICKY MANGO CHICKEN SKEWERS
SEASONAL PRODUCE
WARM CUSTARD APPLE SALAD
MOVIES JEZZINE BARRACKS WALKING TRACK EASTBROOKE HEALTH HUB ANIMAL AGRICULTURE TOWNSVILLE SPORTS SIGN ON GONE FISHIN’ MEETUP GROUPS IN TOWNSVILLE STUART HILL MOVIES UNDER THE STARS GOOGLE MAPS – MAKING LIFE EASIER ON THE GO TOWNSVILLE FLC WHAT’S ON
Produced by the participants of the Workways West End Townsville Work for the Dole Community ZINE project. Covers: Daniel Warcon
TOWNSVILLE Bindal and Walgurukaba country
The Traditional owners, the Bindal and Wulgurukaba people are the first people to live in the Townsville region. When the Europeans first arrived in Townsville, they thought that no one owned the land because there were no boundaries, no farms or fences. However the Bindal and Wulgurukaba Peoples were here living for many, many generations. There are sites in and around Townsville that have been dated back over 10,000 years old, including rock art thousands of years old. The Bindal people here call the country “Thul Garrie Waja”. An important symbol for the Bindal people is the shooting star. They believe that wherever the star fell, or the direction that the star fell meant there was danger coming or someone from that direction was in danger or needed help. The Wulgurukaba people call their country “Gurrumbilbarra” Wulgurukaba which means “canoe people”. An important symbol of the Wulgurukaba people is the carpet snake. Wulgurukabas creation story tells the story of the creation snake that comes down from the Herbert River, went out to the sea creating the Hinchinbrook Channel and down to Palm Island and to Magnetic Island. The snake’s body broke up leaving parts along the coast. The tail of the snake is at Halifax Bay, his body is at Palm Island, and his head rests at Magnetic Island. The Wulgurukaba people lived thousands of years on Magnetic Island before European settlers, Magnetic Island was originally called Yunbenun by the Wulgurukaba people. Their main camping site was at Cockle Bay, close to the reef and bush behind the bay, which both were plentiful for food. They also made trips back to the mainland for food and other traditional ceremonies or trades. Rock art was also found around Magnetic Island in some of the caves that tells stories.
Author: LG 10/18 | Acknowledgments: www.pexels.com
CASTLE HILL TRAIL RUN Outer Limits Trail Running Series
Outer Limits Adventure Fitness was established in 2012, with a vision to explore peoples passion for outdoor adventures. Their aim is to bring all types of people together to explore North Queenslands tropical playground. So if you are in Townsville, keen to give adventure fitness a try or want to improve on your next race results, then we are here to help you. TRAIL RUNS Each year Outer Limits host 6 trail running events around Townsville. You can choose from a range of trails and distances to suit your skills and sense of adveture. The first run in the Outer Limits Trail Running Series 2019: The Castle Hill Trail Run. This event, being early in the the year, is designed to get people into trail running and utilise Townsville biggest icon. The race starts and finishes from the West End State School and the course will cover the trails on the western side of the hill. The trails will not be closed to the public but the popular “goat track” won‟t be used. The race has a 3km course for beginners and kids up to a tough 9km for the more experienced runners. This event will offer a great trail running experience right on your front door step.
There will be three courses to choose from: 3km, 6km & 9km trail course. Fresh fruit will be provided by The Precinct Fresh Market at the finish line as well as cold water. The Feel Good Foodie will have coffee and food to purchase at the end of the race. For safety, the trails include sections of challenging and technical single track, be sure to exercise caution on these sections. If you DO NOT FINISH the race you must see a race volunteer and contact race HQ. It will be hot so please take precautions to stay safe in the heat. In order for the event to run as smoothly as possible it is necessary all participants cooperate and stick to the rules and regulations, these are available for you to read through on their website.
Registration for this event is already open, if do not register you can not run and there will be no registering on the day of the event. You can register at the Outer Limits website: E: info@outerlimitsadventure.com.au Primary Phone: 0421 484 211 Secondary Phone: 0401 572 071 W: http://outerlimitsadventure.com.au/event/castle-hill-trailrun/ Where: Castle Hill – West End State School Parking: Parking is available from Lamington Road and Wilson Street. Please park in an orderly fashion and be considerate of local residents. When: Sunday 24th February 2019 Sign in opens from 5:30am. You will be required to sign in on time and be allocated a race number. Pins will be provided (or you can bring a race number belt).
Author: L.B 01/19 | Acknowledgments: outerlimitsadventure.com.au & Townsville city council „what‟s on‟
BACKYARD BUDDIES Injured Wildlife and Tips to Protect Native Animals
Backyard Buddies is a free education initiative run by the Foundation for National Parks & Wildlife. It gives you simple tips to transform your backyard into a safe and inviting habitat haven. Backyard Buddies are the native plants and animals that share our urban areas, waterways, backyards and parks. Backyard Buddies are also the people who value native wildlife and want to protect it. So you can be a backyard buddy. Connect your Backyard, create Green Corridors and help us support the Big Backyard – National Parks across Australia Your backyard, school yard, or local park is your very own bit of Australian wilderness, and it’s teeming with wildlife – even if you can’t see them all the time. Your backyard is a small part of our Big Backyard and Green Corridors that link our many National Parks, giving safe passage and a safe haven for animals whose habits and habitats don’t recognise man-made boundaries. You can explore, create and help your own backyard buddies, to help them survive and to thrive into the future. These are some of the organizations that the Backyard Buddies support or are connected to, all of which are in Queensland.
NQ Wildlife Care Inc. NQ Wildlife Care Inc is a voluntary non profit organisation based in Townsville that provides care for sick, injured or orphaned native wildlife. Wildlife Emergency Phone: 0414 717 374
Caring for Flying foxes in Yeppoon - based in Yeppoon. Val Dworzak & Pieter Haynes rescue and rehabilitate Flying Foxes. Phone: 4938 3141
Queensland Wildlife Carers and Volunteer Association Inc (QWCVA) - covers Bundaberg, Childers, Gin Gin, Rosedale, and Agnes Water. QWCVA is a not-for-profit community group dedicated to native wildlife. We rescue and care for sick, injured and orphaned wildlife for release back into the wild. Phone: (07) 4156 5382 Author: JWAG 01/19
Tablelands Wildlife Rescue - based in Tolga. Wildlife rescue organisation that has been established on the Atherton Tablelands in Far North Queensland by experienced and dedicated wildlife carers who have been wildlife care specialists for many years. 24 Hour Hotline: 07 4091 7767
Tolga Bat Hospital. To rescue, rehabilitate and release all species of bats with a high standard of care, as well as provide a sanctuary for some of those who cannot be released. 24 Hour Hotline: 07 4091 2683
Far North Queensland Wildlife Rescue - based in Manunda. Far North Queensland Wildlife Rescue Association (Incorporated) is a group of volunteers who are dedicated to the preservation of the many species of wildlife found in Tropical North Queensland. Phone 24 hours: 07 4053 4467
Mission Beach Wildcare Inc. Mission Beach Wildcare provides rescue and retrieval of animals, emergency and pre-release care, co-ordination of carers, and access to veterinary resources. Wildlife Emergency Phone: 0439 687272
Wildcare Australia Inc. - based in South East Queensland. Wildcare Australia Inc is a non-profit organization situated in South East Queensland. Please do not attempt to handle snakes, bats, adult koalas or adult kangaroos and wallabies as they can cause serious injury. Wildcare Australia has wildlife volunteers available 24 hours a day that are specially trained and equipped to handle these animals. Hotline: 07 5527 2444
Return to the Wild inc. is a not-for-profit organisation specialising in the rescue and care of koalas (and the odd wombat) on the Darling Downs. Ph: 0427969860
Granite Belt Wildlife Carers Granite Belt Wildlife Carers care for Australian native animals including Birds, Possums, Macropods, Koalas, and Snake Wildlife Hotline Number: 0418 144 073
Acknowledgments: https://www.backyardbuddies.org.au/
RAINFOREST TO REEF From Paluma to Magnetic Island
Townsville is reknown as the gateway to the Great Barrier Reef, wet tropic rainforests, tropical islands, national parks and so much more. About an 1 ½ hr drive northwest of Townsville is an eco-friendly experience of waterfalls, magnificent rainforests, wildlife tours and beatiful sunsets. Hidden Valley Cabins offer a wide range of Tours and activies for families, individuals and groups. These include: Platypus and Nocturnal Safaris, Running River Gorge Tour, Paluma Rainforest Village and Lake Paluma Tour, Solar Education Tour and extended four-day tours departing from Townsville. As well as the tours, there are a range of activities such as, bushwalking, bird watching, swimming, four wheel driving and exploration of The World Heritage Rainforest. The most outstanding tour would be of Paluma Range National Park. The park offers walking trails, Little Crystal Creek for swimming, native birds for the avid birdwatcher and a guide to the nature, culture and history of the Range and Township of Paluma. The Paluma Range also holds the largest mountain bike race every July known as the Paluma Push. Hidden Valley Cabins offer a unique experience to explore our northwest region. Eco-friendly accomodation, bush walking, wildlife watching and so much more. For more information visit their website: http://hiddenvalleycabins.com.au/
Magnetic Island is one of Townsville’s greatest tour attraction. The Island has a relaxed tropical lifestyle, with secluded beaches, reefs for exploring and an abundant array of wildlife. Magnetic Island is located 8 km, (a short 20 minute ferry ride), from Townsville. To enjoy the island to the fullest, Aquascene Magnetic Island offer an assortment of tours. The tours are able to access many secluded beaches and hard to reach bays, as well as the beautiful coral lagoons and fringes of reef from the boat. Aquascene is a custom designed vessel, stable and comfortable, easy access in and out of the water, mobility friendly with a large shady deck and toilet/change room on board. You will receive expert snorkel tuition and guidance given through the tour. Aquascene is a safe learning environment, you benefit from your skipper and crew being qualified Surf Life Guards. The tours are full of fun, relaxation and comfort. Aquascene can personalise their tours to suit each group on the day. Along the way you’ll be able to learn about the marine and bird life as well as interact with them. As you discover all that Magnetic Island has to offer Aquascene will also share stories and the history of where your adventure takes you. For more information visit their website: https://www.aquascenecharters.com.au/
Author: L.B 01/19 | Acknowledgments: hidden valley cabins and Aquascene magnetic island
LIVE LIFE GET ACTIVE Health, Fitness & Nutrition
Live Life Get Active is all about getting people active in their local or working communities, providing them with a way of eating that is healthy and easy to adapt and very importantly an environment that is fun and motivating. With the help of Townsville City Council, free activity camps and free tailored Nutritional Planning are on offer to those that want to make positive changes to their lives. These camps are held at the Strand and Riverway, offering boxing, yoga and x-training. The camps are designed to be relevent for everyone, no matter what your fitness level is. With that in mind each camp offers a variety of different styles of classes, working your muscles in they body a different way. BOXING: Boxing classes are one of the most effective methods to not only lose weight but to tone muscles and build strength. You work in pairs through a mixture of combinations and drills. This workout uses your upper and lower body, builds your heart fitness and drops those unwanted kilos.
To assist you with getting active a tailored Nutritional plan is put together for you with help of a Nutritional Consultant. Plans are developed from information you provide such as your gender, your age, your weight, your waist measurement, your occupational activity level, your leisure activity level and your goal. From this the consultant will assign you a tailored nutrition plate (there are 15 different plates) with instructions to help you eat to feel, fitter happier & healthier. The camps are not only a way to get active and improve your nutrition, you will also be surrounded by like minded individuals to help encourge you to achieve your goals, make friends with and enjoy the outdoors together. So all you have to do is go to the live life get active website and reigister today: https://livelifegetactive.com
X-TRAINING: This training technique, conducted in a 9section grid, pushes you to give your very best. It’s all about bursts of exercise followed by short recovery periods. Cross Active will keep your heart pumping and will burn more fat in less time. Trainers will instruct, encourage and help you every step of the way. YOGA: There are many styles of yoga and we offer a combination. Classes are designed to increase flexibility and reduce the risk of injury. Yoga is an excellent way to stretch and strengthen your body, focus your mind and wipe away stress. If you have never done yoga before, it comes highly recommended to ease your way back to exercise.
Author: L.B 01/19 | Acknowledgments: https://whatson.townsville.qld.gov.au https://livelifegetactive.com
FOOD SOURCE Seasonal Produce
Every summer North Queensland comes to life with its tropical fruit season. MANGOES: Mangoes are in abundance at this time of the year. They are a juicy stone fruit grown throughout North Queensland, the best known are from Bowen. The season officially starts in September, however the summer months produce the sweetest and juiciest fruits. Mangoes can be used both for savoury & sweet recipes.
Where to buy? You can purchase many of these tropical fruits from your local supermarket, however the best places to buy are from your local markets or from roadside vendors as many people grow their own in North Queensland.
LYCHEES: Lychee are a sweet, tangy fruit with a floral scent. They grow well in frost free conditions, however they do have a short shelf life and are usually canned or made into jelly, jams and preserves. CUSTARD APPLES: The taste of a custard apple has been described as a sweet custard mixed with cooked apple or pear. Not a popular friut, it is high in vitamins C, A & B6. It can be used as a substitute for apples in most recipes.
WILLOWS ROTARY MARKETS Willows Shopping Centre Thuringowa Central OPEN: Every Sunday from 7.30am – 11.30am
PASSION FRUIT: Although available all year round, they are at their peak during the summer season. Passion friut are said to taste like mango/lemon offering a sweet and tart contrast.
RIVERWAY MOONLIGHT MARKETS Pioneer Park, Village Boulevard Riverway OPEN: the third Friday of the month between February – December from 5pm – 9pm
PAPYA/PAWPAW: Many use Papya and Pawpaw as interchandgable names, however they are different varieties from the same fruit. Pawpaw are lager with yellow flesh and papya are smaller and have red flesh. As with mangoes, pawpaw/papya make a great salsa.
THE STRAND NIGHT MARKETS Strand Park, The Strand North Ward OPEN: the first Friday of the month between February – December from 5pm – 9pm
Author: L.B 01/19 | Acknowledgments: http://travelnq.com http://www.townsvillerotarymarkets.com.au/
MOVIES February
THE LEGO MOVIE 2: The second part
HOW TO TRAIN YOUR DRAGON: The Hidden World
The citizens of Bricksburg face a dangerous new threat when LEGO DUPLO invaders from outer space start to wreck everything in their path. The battle to defeat the enemy and restore harmony to the LEGO universe takes Emmet, Lucy, Batman and the rest of their friends to faraway, unexplored worlds that test their courage and creativity.
Young Hiccup and his beloved dragon Toothless face a dark threat when they become leaders of their respective clans. February 22nd
February 8th
ISN’T IT ROMANTIC
FIGHTING WITH MY FAMILY
Natalie is a New York architect who works hard to get noticed at her job, but is more likely to deliver coffee and bagels than design the city's next skyscraper. Things go from bad to weird when she gets knocked unconscious during a subway mugging and magically wakes up to find herself in an alternate universe. Always cynical about love, Natalie's worst nightmare soon comes true when she suddenly discovers that she's playing the leading lady in a real-life romantic comedy.
Born into a tight-knit wrestling family, Paige and her brother Zak are ecstatic when they get the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to try out for the WWE. But when only Paige earns a spot in the competitive training program, she must leave her loved ones behind and face this new cutthroat world alone. Paige's journey pushes her to dig deep and ultimately prove to the world that what makes her different is the very thing that can make her a star. February 22nd
February 13th
Author: L.B 01/19 | Acknowledgments: https://www.moviefone.com
WALKING ALONG THE OCEAN Jezzine Barracks walking track
Hey you, yes you, come and take a walk along Jezzine Barracks walking track also known as Kissing Point. This beautiful site is very good for all types of people. Jezzine Barracks has many things to offer, from the amazing sea views to the World War II equipment, traditional plants and artwork. This site is made up by the Australian military veterans and the local aboriginal traditional owners. This ten hectare walking track connects Rowes Bay, The Strand and Kissing Point fort deck. Facilities in the area:
BBQ Areas
Public toilets Including disability facilities
Picnic shelters
Playgrounds
Parking
Museum
Observation deck
Wheelchair access( limited to certain areas)
the public on the 12th June 1980 to display the relevant items from the:
Colonial Years
First World War
Inter-world war years
World war II
The new museum now collects and displays objects and stories related to the history of the Australian Army in North Queensland. Jezzine Barracks has been home to Australians Military from over 120 years and is now home for the showcase items. All these places are open to the public, and is a marvelous place to come and see. Bring your family, friends, neigbours or anyone. Address: 41 Howitt St, North Ward, Queensland 4810.
Jezzine Barracks is a place to relax, ideal for dates, family outings, fishing, cleansing the mind and soul or even to exercise. Theres many things that families, friends and couples could do in this astonishing coastal place. This place is one of the big tourist attractions in Townsville. Want to take mind blowing portraits? Well this is the place to come. The military museum is also located in this area. In the museum are many things from World War I this museum was released to Author: (KS and 01/19) | Acknowledgments: Main photo: Trippett Schrocks Architects. Second photo: https://saundersbeachhistoryproject.files.wordpress.com
EASTBROOKE HEALTH HUB From Council to Health
Located adjacent to both Kirwan State High School as well a police and ambulance station the Health Hub has established a centre of support for the community around it. In 2017 the pitch for a medical centre to take over the location of the old council chambers and establish a health hub in the centre of the Kirwan suburb was put forward. In 2018 the site opened with the East Brook family clinic at its core. The space being referred to as a hub rather than a centre is due to the numerous services that the location offers to visitors.
GP consultations
specialist consultations
vein treatments and sclerotherapy
treatment rooms
pathology
psychologist services
NDIS therapy and respite services
physiotherapy
Pilates
podiatry
hand clinic
In addition to these services the hub also possesses a child care centre as well as a gym; extending the definition of health care outside of medical aid and into healthy living practices. This is in conjunction with the City Library branch that exists within the same building structure that pre-dates the current health hub.
Whilst the health hub possesses a wide range of services open to the public these services are provided by independent health providers within the hub.
The Eastbrooke Family Clinic is a family friendly, modern mix billing medical centre which offers people a full comprehensive health care. The clinic has a special interest in the following medical fields: Telehealth, Travel Medicine, Communicable Diseases, Men’s Health and Paediatrics. The centre also provides specialised medical clinics including a Women’s Clinic, Travel Clinic and Diabetes Clinic. Also available are Work, Health and Safety services including pre-employment medical checks, work cover and return to work programs.
North Queensland Physiotherapy Centre Providing support to individuals experiencing physical difficulties NQPC has functioned for over 20 years in the industry. Repoire with and interpersonal care of the patients is valued over the quantity of results by the staff of this organisation. On top of everyday injuries the services on offer extend into injuries gained from sports, the workplace and post-surgery therapy to name a few.
Ignition Psychology Group Co-founded by psychologists Wendy Arnold and Dr Jane Ceffery the Ignition Psychology group exists to provide a platform to practicing psychologists. This platform allows for independent practitioners expanding their business and developing their counselling and consulting practices within a central location.
Montrose Therapy and Respite Services Montrose’s long 80yr+ history of supporting people with disabilities has now situated itself within the Hub. The people which Montrose works with, their families, carers and support networks are all a part of supporting the goals, choice and outcomes of every person.
The hub possesses services catered more towards comfort and convenience for visitors. Hudsons Coffee is an Australian based opened 20yrs ago in Melbourne by two friends. Their focus on high quality and convenience when making their coffee is what led their success right across the country and into the Health Hub. In addition to assorted pastries, sandwiches and baked goods all designed to be healthy and ethically sourced for visitor’s enjoyment. Visit their website for more information: www.hudsonscoffee.com.au
Educating Kids Childrens Centre is a childcare facility that takes care of children between the ages of 0 and 5 Hours are Mon – Fri 7am-6pm For further information contact the centre on: (07) 4413 7310
Phoenix Podiatry This family friendly centre assist those with podiatry Services include Chronic Disease Care, Sports Medicine, Orthotics, Insoles and Children’s Feet Problems.
Helping Hands – is a North Queensland, locally owned and operated multidisciplinary therapy service dedicated exclusively to hand and upper limb rehabilitation.
St John Ambulance Community Transport (QLD) St John Ambulance Community Transport provides affordable prebooked transport primarily to the elderly, people with a disability, and their carers. (including Home Care Package and NDIS Clients). St John Ambulance (Qld) is Operator Accredited with the Queensland Department of Transport and Main Roads. St John offers transport to:
Medical appointments, church or special events
Your local shopping centre
Social outings and activities with your friends
Anytime Fitness offers expert Personal Trainers who will keep you motivated and on track to reach your goals. State of the art equipment to push yourself harder, with both cardio and floor training areas. Members also have 24/7 access to the gym. For more information visit their website: https://www.anytimefitness.com.au
Whilst the Eastbrooke Medical centre may be at the heart of the hub the practices within belong to separate organisations that collaborate with each other to provide uniform health care. The Hub promotes a community feel with a highlight health, wellness and medical. What normally would invoke nervousness and or uneasiness has been made to be just another location to spend time at. In essence, the hub has integrated medical and specialty facilities into a one stop place to fulfil the needs of the wider community.
For more information visit their website: http://www.eastbrooke.com.au/townsville-health-hub/
Author: JM & LB 01/19 | Acknowledgments: Eastbrooke health hub Townsville
ANIMAL AGRICULTURE Making better choices
Earth’s biggest threat Animal agriculture is a leading cause of destruction to our planet – global warming, water usage, oceanic dead zones, land clearing, species extinction, suffering and death. The production and consumption of food in Australia and globally is linked to the environment at every turn – from on-farm production, food processing and packaging, distribution, storage and consumption. The processes within the food system not only produce food, but also other outputs such as greenhouse gases, waste water, packaging and food waste. Each of these contributes to environmental degradation. And at the same time, environmental degradation and climate change is altering the Australian food system, with implications for yield, quality and affordability. The food we choose to eat contributes more to our ecofootprint than our transport and home energy use combined with meat, eggs and dairy products being the biggest contributors. Raising animals for food requires massive amounts of land, food, energy and water and causes immense animal suffering. Gas emissions The CSIRO and the University of Sydney have jointly reported that animal agriculture is responsible for more than 30 per cent of Australia's greenhouse gas emissions. Raising animals for food generates more greenhouse gas emissions than all the cars, trucks, trains, ships, and planes in the world combined. According to world watch 51% of global human caused greenhouse gases can be attributed to livestock and their by-products. Animal agriculture and food consumption as one of the most significant drivers of environmental pressures and climate change, stating that’s a substantial reduction of impacts would only be possible with a worldwide diet change away from animal products.
Author: LG 10/18 | Acknowledgments: www.pexels.com
The industry is more destructive to our global climate than most people realize. That’s largely because roughly 65 precent of Nitrous Oxide emissions (a greenhouse gas which is 296 xs more destructive than CO2) is a result of livestock. Water use - It takes an enormous amount of water to grow crops for animals to eat, clean filthy factory farms, and give animals water to drink. A single cow used for milk can drink up to 50 litres of water per day—or twice that amount in hot weather—and it takes 683 litres of water to produce just 1 litres of milk. It takes more than 2,400 litres of water to produce 1 kg of beef. And it’s responsible for more water pollution than all other industrial sources combined. Mostly because of the massive amounts of animal poop spilling into our waterways. Species extinction - Every day, up to 150 species are lost. Every year, between 18,000 and 55,000 species become extinct, due to human activities. The animal agriculture industry’s pollution of our air, water and land, along with deforestation and soil degradation, all contribute to habitat loss and species extinction. Like a domino effect, a multitude of aspects is leading to the destruction of Earth’s biodiversity. Land use – Agriculture is Australia’s most extensive form of land use, occupying 60% of total land area or 461 million hectares (cities and towns take up less than 1% of total land area, or 7.6 million hectares) – most of this is for production of livestock. When agriculture practices are not environmentally and ecologically sound, the potential for widespread and wide scale damage is vast. Livestock command space. 75% of Australia’s rainforests and nearly 50% of all forests have been lost during the past 200 years due to land clearing – much of this is for animal agriculture. Currently, livestock covers 45 percent of the Earth’s total land. And one-third of land is decertified due
to livestock. This means that the land is chronically degraded which causes a loss of soil productivity; nutrients and carbon in the ground; and water absorption. All of which could ultimately lead to displacement of people in areas where land isn’t suitable to use. This type of impact requires us to consider how we use the limit space we have. One and a half acres of land has the ability to yield 375 kg of meat. If that same area was repurposed it could yield 37,000 kg of plant based food. Fisheries - When speaking to animal agriculture it’s easy to dismiss fish— but fisheries have their own environmental impacts. For every kg of fish caught, 5 kg of unintended marine species are caught and discarded as by-kill. On top of this, over 70 percent of the world’s fish species are either fully exploited or depleted. Not only are species that the industry is actively producing suffering, but unintended species are being killed each day at an alarming rate. Some estimates show that we could see fishless oceans by 2048. Research shows that this continued marine biodiversity loss is increasingly impairing the ocean’s capacity to provide food, maintain water quality, recover from disturbances, and regulate climate.
animals and loving others. Approximately 70 billion land animals and 1-3 trillion sea animals are killed each year, making humans the most indiscriminate and lethal predator in the world. Each one of these animals is unique, has her or his own agency, and wishes to live. And we take life from them as a matter of routine. Industry has made it the most rapid, horrific and ordinary thing in the world. BIODIVERSITY - Past and current agricultural activities have led to huge losses in biodiversity across Australia, with many of our birds, land mammals and insects becoming endangered, rare or threatened. Of the world’s mammals to become extinct in the last 100 years, half were Australian. Approximately 280 of our species are listed as endangered, rare or threatened. Over 5 million parrots, honeyeaters, robins and other land birds are killed each year by land clearing. Nearly half our mammal species, including some wombats, wallabies and bandicoots, are either extinct or threatened with extinction as a result of land clearing, habitat destruction and other threats – much of this can be attributed to land clearing for animal agriculture.
Oceans Most of our “emissions” (the heat causing gases we are emitting into the atmosphere), are being absorbed by the oceans, as oceans can hold vastly more heat than air. Around 90% of warming is going into the oceans at an alarming rate. Industrial animal agriculture is seriously impacting our waterways and ocean yet few people know it. Deforestation - But the reallocation of land necessary to make room for the growing demand. Every second, 1-2 acres of rainforest are cleared for grazing livestock or growing animal feed. Up to 137 plants, animal and insect species are lost every day because of the destruction of these biodiversity regions of our planet. 91 percent of deforestation is caused by livestock. About seven football fields of land are bulldozed worldwide every minute to create more room for farmed animals. Suffering and death - Many of us have relationships with animals. And for those animals that are close to us, we know their personalities and understand their social, emotional and moral worlds. We see them play, experience love and comfort, make risk assessments and act with reason. We watch as they respond to love and affection, and at times experience fear and sadness. We understand them as complex living beings with their own ways of communicating and experiencing the world. They seek comfort, love, food and shelter just as we do. They are beings with agency, just as we are. They wish to live just as we do. Thinking of slaughtering our dogs for food is abominable to us. We abhor animal cruelty yet we accept the idea of “humane slaughter”. This illusory notion allows us to continue eating some species while protecting others. We are told that animals are killed fearlessly and painlessly. And we believe it. Despite having firsthand experience of animal intelligence, Instinct and sensitivity, we convince ourselves that animals are unaware of their fate as they approach their moments of harm and death. It’s easier that way. We choose to believe this absolute untruth so we don’t have to change our ethically untenable habit of eating some Author: LG 10/18 | Acknowledgments: www.pexels.com
Biodiversity is important to us as humans because living organisms play a vital role in replenishing oxygen, removing carbon dioxide and recycling essential nutrients. They also play an essential role in pollinating the crops we rely on for food – one third of our food comes from crops that are dependent on pollination by bees alone. Biodiversity is important to us as humans because living organisms play a vital role in replenishing oxygen, removing carbon dioxide and recycling essential nutrients.
One dairy cow product uses the same amount of waste in one day as twenty to forty human beings. Livestock excrement discharges 150 billion a day of methane, a gas that is proven to be 25 times more dangerous than CO2 gas, also ammonia which combines with other elements in the air and causes respiratory disorders and contributes to acid rain, more than 70 percent of ammonia emissions comes from factory farming. Animal agriculture is causing specie extinctions around the world, each day at least one hundred innocent animals and plants species are killed because of factory farming, 40 percent of fish caught each year are disposed of, in the process hundreds of thousands of whales, dolphins and seals are slaughtered and were not even eating them. We are destroying the animal kingdom without thinking of the future consequences. 60 percent of wild animal population has been wiped out since 1970, lost about half of the shallow water corals in the past 30 years. Nature is our life support, without nature we will be destroyed, the earth provides everything we need to live, and destroying our planet will destroy us. Everyone can make a positive impact, if you really care about the environment; the single biggest way to reduce your impact on the planet is just by eating way less meat or even better cutting out meat completely from your diet. We each have the ability to make a huge difference. If we ate the grain ourselves, instead of funnelling it through animals on farms first, there would be more than enough to end world hunger. With the human population predicted to reach 9 billion by 2050, demand for livestock products is predicted to double, an event which will lead to increased greenhouse gas emissions from livestock, more wild life, plants and insects extinct or endangered. If animals were no longer part of the agricultural system, there would be significant positive impacts not just on global warming, but also on other aspects of the environment. Woodlands and forests could be revegetated, marine environments and wildlife habitats could be restored, biodiversity increased, species extinctions reduced, and water use, soil loss and pollution all reduced.
industry will stop killing them. If industry stops killing them, there will be no need to artificially breed them. The result – animals live, rainforests survive, we slow global warming, and humanity may just survive in a way we have never experienced before. Imagine. All this by making a simple change in our personal lives. There are schools all over the world that are adopting 'Meat Free Mondays' to teach students about sustainability and to reduce their eco footprint. Until then, the planet's future is squarely in our hands, and on our forks. It all begins with the choices humans make and put on our plates, and that is also where it can end. Livestock farming is only in demand because of human consumption. By making healthier food choices that are more plant based, we can put a halt and reversal to the destruction of our planet and its animals. The fact remains that for the eco-conscious world citizen, no amount of energy efficient light bulbs or 2-minute showers will outweigh the benefits of eating fewer animal products. Reducing or replacing animal products in our meals is not only the most profound way to practice environmentalism — it's easy, it's healthy, and it doesn't cost an extra cent. And fortunately it turns out that the way of eating that is best for the planet, is also better for the animals, and for us, as well.
The research is in and there is undeniable evidence supporting a global shift towards a diet higher in plantbased foods.
The way we produce food, consume and waste food is unsustainable from a planetary perspective. The new research shows that without meat and dairy consumption, global farmland use could be reduced by more than 75% — an area equivalent to the US, China, European Union and Australia combined — and still feed the world. Loss of wild areas to agriculture is the leading cause of the current mass extinction of wildlife. Australians are the world leaders in meat eating. If each one of us stops eating animals, we can drastically reduce the effects of global warming. If we stop eating animals, Author: LG 10/18 | Acknowledgments: www.pexels.com
Mother Earth is a living organism too, Love, Honor and Respect her.
TOWNSVILLE SPORTS 2019 Local sporting events
Ice Hockey.
Dragon Boating
Townsville Junior Ice hockey is offering a free “come and try” looking for new players to join in 2019 at the Warrina Ice Rink. Thursday, 17 January, 6:15pm – 7:45pm Thursday, 24 January, 6:15 pm – 7:45pm Thursday, 31 January, 6:15pm – 7:45pm Thursday, 7 February, 6:15pm – 7:45pm Cost: Free Location: Warrina Ice Rink
The Townsville Dragon Boat Club is inviting people to “come and try” the sport on the Strand just behind the Tobruk pool.
Saturday, 2 February, 7:00 am – 10:00am Cost: Free Location: The Strand, just behind the Tobruk Pool
Floorball Floorball is a fast paced game that blends Ice hockey and indoor hockey into a single game. Floorball takes place every Sunday from the 3rd of February to 7th of April. The first session on the 3rd of February will be free.
Sunday, 3 February, 1:30pm – 5:00pm to Sunday, 7 April, 1:30pm – 5:00pm Cost: $5 Location: Heatley Cyclone Shelter
Author: (Your Initials and mm/yy) | Acknowledgments: https://whatson.townsville.qld.gov.au https://pixabay.com/en
Townsville Hockey Townsville Hockey is holding a event for the whole family to come and try hockey at the hockey sign up expo being held at the Townsville Hockey Fields. There are extra activities for the kids such as face painting, jumping castles and a inflatable field while the adults can relax with a coffee or the open bar.
Saturday, 2 February, 4:00 pm – 6:00pm Cost: Free Location: Townsville Hockey Association, Murray Lyons Crescent
The Castle Hill Trail Run The Castle Hill Trail Run event is the first of the Outer Limits Trail Runs Series 2019 and it welcomes people to try out and get people into trail running. From Beginners to the more experienced runners there is a course for you ranging from the 3km trail to a 9km trail.
Sunday, 24 February 5:00 am - 10:00 am Cost: $10 Location: West End State School Lamington Road, West End Registration opens January 1st
Elliot's Revenge Trail Run Elliot’s Revenge Trail Run Is the second in the Outer Limiters Trail Run Series 2019. The run is set to go through the Bowling Green Bay National Park on a 6km to 21km trail. There will be prizes for each of the first 3 people for the multiple distances that can be done. Food and drinks can be found after the finish line. Sunday, 7 February 6:00 am - 10:00 am Cost: $10 Location: Alligator Creek Camping grounds Registration opens January 1st
Adventurethon The Adventurethon is a 3 part event taking place on Magnetic Island. You can take on the challenges by yourself, in pairs, or in a team. The challenges are a run, mountain biking and paddle section.
Saturday, 27 April – Sunday 28 April
Location: Magnetic Island
There are a range of activities to enjoy both in and around Townsville and more activities are still to come later in the year.
Author: (Your Initials and mm/yy) | Acknowledgments: https://whatson.townsville.qld.gov.au https://pixabay.com/en
GONE FISHING Local guide to fishing in Townsville
WHAT YOU NEED
FISHING IN TOWNSVILLE
hooks Lines sinkers Rods
A lot of people will be looking forward to fishing on the weekend in Townsville. There are variety of fish to catch.
TYPES OF FISH
WHERE TO FISH Boat Ramp
Balgal Beach Toomulla Saltwater Creek Bluewater (off Jaloonda Road) Saunders Beach Stoney Creek (Mount Low) Cape Pallarenda Ross Creek* * Barnicle St Loam Island Picnic Bay Nelly Bay Cungulla Townsville Recreational Boating Park
Ramp Lanes
Pontoons
1 1
1
1
Parking for cars with trailers 30 10
Additional parking
20 20
15
1
15
1
30
20 20
3
1
30
9 4 1 1 2 1 4
1
87 48 10 50 48 10 220
2
Scortum barcoo
Barramundi
Bloomfield River cod
Eel-tailed catfish
Largetooth sawfish
Golden perch
Freshwater fish species identification
Australian bass.
Barcoo grunter.
Barramundi.
Bloomfield river cod.
Freshwater catfish (eel-tailed catfish)
27
Freshwater sawfish.
Yes
Golden perch (yellowbelly)
Jungle perch.
20
Different ways of fishing
Hand-gathering seafood with your hands such as shellfish. Like clams, lobster and mussels.
Trout binning is a method to use a sledgehammer and hitting the fish up a flowing stream.
Spearfishing using a harpoon or spear to kill the fish.
Fishing with a rod or throwing in a line is usually the most common way of fishing by putting a hook and sinker of the end of the line with bait or using a lure.
Trapping means that to trap the fish in a trap like a crab pot or a lobster pot there are also other methods as well.
Cormorant fishing is a practice invented in China and Japan which is very unique. They use cormorants (which is a bird) to do their fishing for them putting a metal ring around its neck to prevent them to swallow the larger valuable fish to be swallowed.
Type of fish and different baits Bream prefer prawn, crab, worms, yabbies and shellfish usually inhabit rocky shores, surf beaches, bays and harbours.
Flathead like to eat small live dead fish, prawns, yabbies and squid. They inhabit places like deep water areas; sandy bottoms can hold flathead too.
Swallowtail tart are primarily a surf species. The main diet is surf crabs, yabbies and prawns.
History of fishing Early ways of fishing methods started in the Neolithic times between 8,000 and 4,000 years ago. One of the earliest fishing hooks was the gorge hook used by native Americans. Fishing was an essential source in prehistory and became a commercial activity in antiquity.
TS Feb 2019 acknowledgements: pixabay
MEETUP Meetup Groups in Townsville
How do you find people with the same interests if you just moved to a new city? Welcome to Meetup, it’s a service used to organize online groups that host in-person events for people with similar interests. How does it work? It’s organized around a simple idea: when we get together and do the things that matter to us. The app has a range of catagories from active sports, book clubs, dancing and Friday night drinks. So you choose what you’re into, ‘meetup’ with people who share the same intrests and explore.
TOWNSVILLE FRIDAY NIGHT DRINKS
What we're about This group is for anyone wanting to meet new people and/or check out Townsville's watering holes. Effective 06/05/2018, drinks will be held every Friday, with details for the drinks being posted every Monday. TOWNSVILLE FUNKY BOOK CLUB
Meetups in Townsville LET’S WALK TOWNSVILLE
What we're about What we're about 10,000 steps a day. This is the goal that the Let’s Walk Townsville group is all about. This group was created for likeminded people who would like to join for walks around Townsville. The walks include Castle Hill, Strand walks, some MTB trails in Pallarenda and Douglas and long day and multi day hikes.
Love to read, explore literature, challenge your mind and find new authors? This book club will give a choice of classic, contemporary, business and alternative suggested books each month to read and casually discuss to stimulate for a fun evening meetup of like minds, perhaps over a glass of wine.
TOWNSVILLE HIKING GROUP
TOWNSVILLE SOCIAL NETWORKING MEETUP FOR OVER 35’s
What we're about What we're about Welcome to the Townsville Hiking group. Looking for like minded people to go hiking and camping with? This group is open to anyone who enjoys getting outdoors and is an easy way of making new friends, sharing stories, exploring new & old hiking trails and having fun. The age range is for all adults, anyone dedicated to, or wanting to experience a walk in this fabulous region of ours.
This group is for anyone who is 35 years and older, single or couples looking to meet like minded people in a casual, relaxed atmosphere. Events will include drinks, dinner and other activities.
CINEMATIC TOWNSVILLE
FUN & ADVENTURE IN AND AROUND TOWNSVILLE What we're about A group that loves going to the cinemas. Big screen enthusiasts this group is for you! We will be visiting cinemas in and around Townsville to watch new releases, art house and cult films.
What we're about Anything goes, to movies, sport, travel, sightsee, visit museums etc. All ages are welcome. Feel free to come up with any meet up ideas. It’ not compulsory to provide a photo of yourself, howver prior to a meetup you attend, it is mandatory to send a photo of yourself to your host or introduce yourself to your host at the meetup. If not, you will be assumed as if you belong to another group and will be left behind. This group is purely for having fun, meeting people and making friends. This group, organizers, hosts, accept no liability for anyone at a meetup.
This group will be a chance to broaden your viewing and see movies you normally wouldn't pick, focussing on films that have a in-depth storyline that can be discussed afterwards.
TOWNSVILLE WOMEN SOCAIL EVENTS
What we're about COME DINE WITH ME TOWNSVILLE
What we're about For all those that like cooking and hosting dinner parties formal or casual, themed or set menus or pot luck parties. Get together and host to create more eating options in Townsville. It could be to showcase your favourite cuisine or dish, or to cook and share a traditional favourite, or to host a pot luck party. It could even be to get guests to help you prepare the meal.
Bringing local women together both online and offline,Townsville Women helps Townsville & Regional small business owners increase their exposure and now are creating social events, such as monthly coffee dates, pot luck dinners, pub lunches, workshops and ladies nights.
The Meetup App isn’t just for the community that you live in or have moved to. There are Meetup goups all over the world. So if your visiting other parts of Australia, the USA or even Germany you could find a Meetup group that peaks your interest or find like minded ‘foodies’ to enjoy a meal with.
Author: L.B 01/19 Acknowledgments: https://www.meetup.com/en-AU/cities/au/townsville/
STUART HILL Townsville’s highest look out.
Capture a wonderful view over looking Townsville, Magnetic Island, Lavracks Barracks, Ross River and Clevland Bay. Mount Stuart is a great way for visitors to get an idea of how big Townsville is, for further exploring and how it’s situated on the North Queensland border. This massive hill is named after Clarendo Stuart who surveyed the first alltoments in Townsville in 1865. Mount Stuart was formed 265 million years ago.
Walking & Running:
Mount Stuart is a 9km walk, run, ride and drive to the top of the lookout. It’s very important if you are planning on walking, running or riding this 584 metres high hill to make sure you have lots of fitness experience and plenty of water, as it is steep in some areas of the hill. Once you have reached the top, you can relax In the breeze and enjoy the view while having a picnic. Wild peacocks stroll around the area and are familiar to visitors, making a beautiful photo against the lovely attractive backdrop. You are bound to run into wildlife on the top of this hill.
Road cycling:
The walk is a15km return trek and takes about 2-3 hours to complete. There are no tracks avalible to the public so to get to the top you will have to walk along the narrow road. Sometimes it can be a hot walk all seasons round. Walkers have to stick to the mountain road as the riders will be down the side trails. It is very exposed to the sun so bring water and sun protection.
Mount Stuart is a perfect place for cyclists to train for any cycling events. Its uphill all the way, not including the part on the saddle, the return can be extremely fun and rewarding for your efforts. The speed limit for riders going down hill is 40kmph.
HIKERS ARE WARNED TO TAKE CARE, AS THERE ARE NO SAFETY BARRIERS ON THE TRAIL.
Rock climbing & abseiling: The best time to climb the hill is around 1pm when the mountain supplies shade for those who are climbing the hill. Most days have cool breeze to keep climbers cool. It can be climbed all day throughout the year. However, car races are held on the mountain road and during this time road access is closed.
Author: LS 01/19 | Acknowledgments: Photos from wonderstories.com
MOVIES UNDER THE STARS Tors Drive-In Cinema Watch movies under the stars at Tors Drive-In, Charters Towers. About an 1 ½ hr drive from Townsville, you will find one of the few remaining drive-ins left in Queensland. The Tors Drive-In Cinema has been in Charters Towers since 1966. The Tors Drive-In was built with almost everything being second hand - bricks, iron, timber, cafe counter and the railway line used to construct the screen tower, which is why it hasn't fallen down yet! The name for the drive-in had to be different, as everything in town was called Towers or Gold City, so after much thought the name Tors was used (noun: meaning hilltop), as the drive-in is built on a hill. Charters Tors (due to all the hills) was the name of the town until tall buildings started to form due to the gold rush days. The town was then called Charters Towers and is full of history visible today and well worth a visit. SO WHAT DOES TORS OFFER
The lastest movies for you to recapture some of the nostalgia of the drive-in era. You'll always get double features at the Tors for less than the price of a single movie at other cinemas Seating in a foyer area for those who walk-in or get dropped off A fully equipped cafeteria and sell old favourites like fish and chips and dagwood dogs and the Tors very own burger must try. They also have a full range of drinks, confectionery, choc tops and other snacks at very reasonable prices. Children are very welcomed at the drive-in, its an ideal venue for a family activity. They cater for small private functions * A minimum group charge does apply for reasonable rates. Simply contact us for more information. Coming from Townsville to the Drive-In? You can stay at Aussie Outback Oasis and ask for the special Drive-In rate.
For more information go to their website: http://www.torsdrive-in.com
WHAT’S SHOWING IN FEBRUARY FEB 1ST – FEB 3RD SCREEN 1: Ralph Wrecks the Internet & The Nutcracker and the Four Realms SCREEN 2: So, I Married An Axe Murder & I Love You to Death
FEB 8th -10th SCREEN 1: Stormboy & Holmes & Watson SCREEN 2: So, I Married An Axe Murder & I Love You to Death
FEB 15th – 17th SCREEN 1: Stormboy & Holmes & Watson SCREEN 2: The Survivors & Moscow on the Hudson
FEB 22ND – 24TH SCREEN 1: How to train your Dragon : Hidden World & Mortal Engines SCREEN 2: The Survivors & Moscow on the Hudson
Author: L.B 01/19) Acknowledgments: tors drive-in http://www.charterstowers.qld.gov.au
TECHNOLOGY Google Maps – Making life easier on the go
Technology has helped people to organise their days easier as well as adjust their plans on the go. This is helped by the way people have further developed the technology as well as the add ons that come with it. An example of this would be the Google search engine which was further developed to include a feature which uses satellite imagery to produce maps. With Google Maps development has come a few features such as being able to use street view, being able to switch from a traditional map view to a satellite view of the area and plan different routes and get a approximate travel time.
directions tab now type in where you start and your destination in the spaces provided. 3.
The other method is simply clicking on the map to place a starting marker where you wish to begin and place a destination marker where you wish to finish.
4.
To exit the blue tab click on the white X in the top right of the blue tab to return to the usual white tab.
It also feature road details such as road closures and traffic congestion. All these features allow for an easier time planning and adjusting to which streets one should take to reach their destination. Google Maps Street View is a new way of finding your way around town by placing yourself virtually in the street of whatever town you want to be in. This can be helpful for when a destination may have a confusing address. Instructions for using Google Maps 1.
To use these features simply go into Google and look for the maps tab then click on it. This will bring you to a map showing the world with a white tab on the left side.
2.
Next by clicking a blue diamond with a bent arrow in the top right of the white tab you will open up the
Author: DW 01/19 | Acknowledgments: https://pixabay.com/en/ https://www.google.com/maps
Once in Google Maps Street View you will enter an interactive 360° view of the world from its surface.
Additionally there are icons that automatically locate certain things depending on which one you pick, such as picking the restaurant icon will bring up all restaurants/fast food places within your area. These can all be found on the white tab in Google Maps for ease of access. Details like road closures and traffic congestion are automatically updated. The level of traffic is represented on a scale of green, orange, red and maroon. Starting from green indicating light traffic to maroon meaning heavy traffic and expecting delays. Adding on to the scale a dotted red line with a no through sign above the street means that the road is closed as displayed in the image below.
Google Maps Street View To use Google Maps Street View while in Google Maps click and drag the orange figure in the bottom right hand corner and place him onto the map.
This can be easily navigated by moving your cursor and clicking in whichever way you wish to move. To move the screen simply click and drag the mouse in a direction to spin the screen that way. Satellite Imagery While in Google Maps in the bottom left corner beside the white tab is the option to switch to a satellite view of the world.
The map then switches over to satellite imagery of the area. Switching over to satellite imagery allows for a more realistic view of the area. While using satellite imagery you are able to scroll to change your viewing range as well as use the ctrl key + mouse drag to change perspectives. While changing perspectives some larger objects such as mountains will be made 3D.
In summary Google Maps can help plan your day, next trip or holiday.
Author: DW 01/19 | Acknowledgments: https://pixabay.com/en/ https://www.google.com/maps
TOWNSVILLE FLC Hospitality and Electives TOWNSVILLE FLEXIBLE LEARNING CENTRE
writing down recipes and orders, how to work as a team as well as independently and make some friendships along the way.
Address 22-26 Ingham Road, West End QLD 4810 Phone: 07 4724 9600 Email: townsvilleflc@youthplus .edu.au
The Flexible Learning Centre is a high school for young people that don’t do well in mainstream high schools. This may be because of social problems, disabilities or they could not afford the expenses of the other schools. Whatever the reason, students are for enrolling into the school, the staff members at Flexi are very open minded and helpful, which is good for all the different kinds of young people that enroll into flexi. At Flexi the courses are free so there’s no worrying about payment, and if you are a student you can get a lift over to the school by one of the Flexi buses depending on which bus you usually get on. If you were a student but graduated you can just get there by your own means of transport.
Hospitality The Flexible Learning Centre does a Certificate II in Hospitality for electives at 1: 00-2: 30 pm on Tuesdays and 11am-2: 30 pm on Fridays, students can get their QCE points and get to learn their way around a café, cook good food and hopefully get some apprenticeships or jobs in the hospitality industry. They also learn about: measuring, cleaning, contamination, culture, food preparation, operate kitchen equipment,
Art and sewing As for other electives they also have art where the students can make projects such as: paintings, sculptures, masks, and sketches for their teachers to mark off for the work they have done for the year, and they sometimes combine with the sewing elective when there isn’t many young people turning up for it or the teachers are away.
Cooking Then there’s cooking where the students participate and cook some great meals for the school. Anything from sweets and pastries to fast foods and healthy meals, they also shop for their ingredients.
Workshop
Music
They also have a workshop elective for students so they can make things with construction tools like: chairs, benches, tables, signs, garden beds and figurines, and sometimes come to work so they can get their white card in construction.
The music room is where the students go to make songs, beats and play with the instruments in the room as well as mixing songs and having fun making music together.
STEM Flexi Farm Then they have Flexi farm where the staff members have students working in the garden, planting, digging, seeding, watering and collecting eggs from the chickens and feeding them scraps from the kitchen. They might mow the school yards on a occasion when the grass gets too long.
Another elective is science, technology, engineering and mathematics also known as STEM. The students participating in the elective can do whatever they want with computers, math and everyday objects, so they can learn more about science and math. They may also can create things with technology.
Sports Coms and Games There is coms and games where the teachers let the students play computer and board games for the rest of the afternoon electives, then sometimes they might do some catch up school work and coding or review videos, music and books on a occasion.
Finally there’s sports an elective that has had a lot of students signing up for, I guess they are very active people which is probably why it has so many signing up for it. There are many different types of sports and games to play such as: touch football, basketball, dodgeball, volleyball and sometimes swimming, and on some occasions they may also go rock climbing or go to the gym to work out.
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WHAT’S ON Things to do in Townsville this February Step down memory lane and reminisce with free live music by local group “Attori” at The Ville Resort – Casino in the Grand Ballroom. Free entry, complimentary tea & coffee during live music in the Grand Ballroom. Lucky door prizes + $10 Roast of the day in the Spin Café. WHEN 01 Feb - 28 Feb 2019 10:00 am - 01:00 pm Every week on Thursday, until 28th Feb 2019
Help the NQ Cowboys kick off the 2019 season at the Cowboys Community Day. There will be a player signing session, live music by 1RAR band, amusements, give aways new season merchandise on sale. Special gift packs are availble to collect for the first 1000 members. WHEN 8 Feb 2019 5.30pm – 7.30pm WHERE Strand Park The Strand,North Ward QLD 4810
* not available on 14th February WHERE The Ville 45 Sir Leslie Thiess Drive, Townsville Qld 4810 QLD Townsville Dragon Boat Club invite you to "Come & Try" the sport of Dragon Boating on The Strand (behind Tobruk Pool). Great for overall Fitness while having fun at the same time.
EVENT CONTACT INFORMATION E: cowboys@cowboys.com.au Primary Phone: 1300 462 692 W: www.cowboys.com.au FLY - Lano & Woodley Colin and Frank’s epic story of the pioneers of flight, The Wright Brothers, FLY wowed critics and fans alike bringing audiences to their feet night after night all over the country.
COST: FREE
Adult Concession
WHEN 02 Feb 2019 07:00 am - 10:00 am
WHEN
WHERE
09 Feb 2019 07:30 pm - 08:50 pm
The Strand The Strand, North Ward 4810 QLD EVENT CONTACT INFORMATION E: tdbc.secretary@gmail.com P: 0481 367 772
WHERE Townsville Civic Theatre 41 Boundary St, South Townsville 4810 QLD EVENT CONTACT INFORMATION P: (07) 4727 9797 E: ticketshop@townsville.qld.gov.au
$54.90 $49.90
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples have a long standing tradition of fighting for Country, and continue to serve with honour among our military forces. The touring exhibition For Country, For Nationhighlights these stories
Designed to mesmerise and captivate, the Ocean Film Festival World Tour showcases more than two hours of sublime footage taken above and below the water’s surface. COST: Adult $32 Child 2-15yrs $22.50 Group 15+ $27ea
COST: FREE WHEN 08 Feb - 31 Mar 2019 10:00 am - 05:00 pm Every day, until 31st Mar 2019 Closed Mondays and Public Holidays. WHERE Pinnacles Gallery 20 Village Boulevard, Thuringowa Central 4817 QLD EVENT CONTACT INFORMATION P: (07) 4773 8871 E: pinnacles@townsville.qld.gov.au W: https://www.townsville.qld.gov.au/facilities-andrecreation/theatres-and-galleries/pinnacles-gallery
The first run in the Outer Limits Trail Running Series 2019: The Castle Hill Trail Run. This event being early in the the year is designed to get people into trail running and utilise Townsville's biggest icon. This event will offer a great trail running experience right on your front door step. Tickets $10
WHEN 28 Feb 2019 07:00 pm - 10:00 pm WHERE Townsville Civic Theatre 41 Boundary St, South Townsville 4810 QLD EVENT CONTACT INFORMATION P: (07) 4727 9797 E: ticketshop@townsville.qld.gov.au W: https://oceanfilmfestivalaustralia.com.au/
TheatreiNQ presents the long-overdue Townsville Premiere of The Weir Hailed as a "modern masterpiece" and "one of the most significant plays of the 20th Century", Conor McPherson's beautifully crafted play will weave its magic into your heart. COST Adult $30, Student/Conc $25, Under 18 $20
WHEN
WHEN
24 Feb 2019
27 Feb - 09 Mar 2019 07:30 pm - 09:00 pm Every day, until 9th Mar 2019 Performances Wed-Sat. No shows Sun-Tue
WHERE West End State School Lamington Road,West End QLD 4810 EVENT CONTACT INFORMATION E: info@outerlimitsadventure.com.au W: http://outerlimitsadventure.com.au/event/castle-hill-trailrun/
WHERE TheatreiNQ Studio 50 Allen Street, South Townsville QLD 4810 QLD EVENT CONTACT INFORMATION P: 0467 245 478 E: theatreinq@gmail.com W: https://www.theatreinq.com
Author: L.B 01/19 | Acknowledgments: https://whatson.townsville.qld.gov.au
LYCHEES Lychee, cucmber & chilli salad
READY IN: 20 mins SERVES: 4 INGREDIENTS 200 g peeled and seeded lychees 2 small garlic cloves 4 small green chillies, chopped 4 small red eschalots, finely sliced 1 tbsp sugar 2 tbsp fish sauce
METHOD 1. Place the garlic, chilli, salt and white pepper into a mortar and pestle and pound until fine. 2. Add the eschalots and sugar and continue pounding until the eschalots start to break up. 3. Add the fish sauce and lime juice and stir. Add in the olive oil and mix to combine. 4. Place your lychees, bean sprouts and cucumber into a mixing bowl, add the dressing and combine well. 5. Add in the herbs, give another gentle mix and transfer to a large serving bowl or platter to serve.
1 tbsp lime juice 80 ml (⅓ cup) extra virgin olive oil 1 medium Lebanese cucumber, sliced into a small roll cut 2 cups bean sprouts 1 cup coriander leaves ½ cup Vietnamese mint leaves ½ cup Thai basil leaves
Author: CB 01/19 Acknowledgments: https://www.sbs.com.au/food/recipes
STICKY MUFFINS Lychee style
READY IN: 40 mins MAKES: 12
METHOD 1.
In a large bowl, combine flour, baking powder, cinnamon and salt.
2.
In another bowl, beat the eggs, milk, oil, brown sugar and vanilla until smooth.
3.
Stir into dry ingredients just until moistened.
4.
Into each greased muffin cup, spoon 1 teaspoon butter, 1 teaspoon of brown sugar and 1 heaped tablespoon of lychees.
5.
Top each with ¼ cup of batter. Bake at 175˚C for 2530 minutes. Invert pan onto a piece of foil. Let stand for 2 minutes. Remove pan. Serve warm.
INGREDIENTS 1 cup of finely chopped lychees ¼ cup of butter, melted 2 cups of all-purpose flour 1 tbsp baking powder 1 tsp ground cinnamon ¼ tsp salt 2 eggs 1 cup of milk ½ cup of vegetable oil ½ cup of packed brown sugar 1 tsp vanilla extract
Author: CB 01/19 Acknowledgments:
http://www.lycheesonline.com/recipes
PORK STIR FRY With Mango & Lemongrass
READY IN: Prep 25 mins Cook 15 mins SERVES: 4 INGREDIENTS 1/3 cup teriyaki sauce 400g pork fillet, thinly sliced 1 onion, sliced into wedges 1 stick lemongrass, finely sliced 2 teaspoons freshly grated ginger 1 bunch broccolini, cut into 4cm lengths 1 bunch bok choy, chopped 1 mango, peeled and sliced steamed rice or noodles, to serve
METHOD 1. Place half the teriyaki sauce in a bowl and add the pork. Toss until fully coated then cover and refrigerate for 15 minutes. 2. Heat a little oil in a wok or large frying pan over medium high heat. Cook the pork in batches until browned and just cooked through. Remove and set aside. Wipe out the wok. 3. Add a little more oil to the wok and cook the onion for 2-3 minutes before adding the lemongrass and ginger. Cook for 2 minutes. 4. Add broccolini, cook for another minute then toss through bok choy and remaining teriyaki sauce. Return the pork to the wok along with the mango and gently toss until fully combined. 5. Season with a little cracked black pepper then serve immediately with rice or noodles.
Author: L.B 01/19 | Acknowledgments: https://mangoes.net.au/recipes/
SPICED CUSTARD APPLE TEACAKE Afternoon Tea Treat
READY IN: Prep 20 mins Cook 45 mins SERVES: 8 INGREDIENTS Melted butter, to grease pan 1 ½ tablespoons caster sugar 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon 100g butter, at room temperature 125g caster sugar, extra 2 eggs, at room temperature 225g (1 ½ cups) self-raising flour 1 teaspoon ground ginger ¼ teaspoon ground cloves 100ml milk 1 (about 275g) custard apple, halved, seeds removed, flesh scooped out, coarsely chopped
METHOD Step 1 Place an oven rack in the lowest position. Preheat oven to 180°C. Brush a 20cm (base measurement) springform pan with melted butter to lightly grease. Line the base with non-stick baking paper. Combine the sugar and half the cinnamon in a small bowl. Set aside. Step 2 Use an electric beater to beat the butter and extra sugar in a large bowl until pale and creamy. Add the eggs, 1 at a time, beating well after each addition until combined. Step 3 Sift flour, remaining cinnamon, ginger and cloves into a bowl. Fold one-third of the flour mixture into butter mixture until combined. Fold in one-third of the milk. Repeat, in 2 more batches, with remaining flour and milk until combined. Step 4 Spoon mixture into pan and smooth the surface. Arrange custard apple over the top. Sprinkle with cinnamon mixture. Bake on the lowest shelf in oven for 40-45 minutes or until a skewer inserted into the centre of the cake comes out clean. Remove from oven. Set aside for 5 minutes to cool. Remove from pan. Cut into wedges and serve immediately.
Author: (Your Initials and mm/yy) | Acknowledgments: Author: L.B 01/19 Acknowledgments: https://www.taste.com.au/recipes
STICKY MANGO CHICKEN SKEWERS Mango, mango, mango!
READY IN: Prep 20 mins Cook 10 mins SERVES: 4
METHOD
INGREDIENTS
To make the sticky mango marinade, place the mango, honey, sriracha or chilli sauce, if using, garlic, ginger, cumin and coriander in a blender and blend until smooth.
6 Chicken Thigh Fillets, trimmed, cut into 2cm pieces 1 mango, stoned, peeled, finely chopped 1 small avocado, stoned, peeled, finely chopped 2 spring onions, thinly sliced 2 tbs lime juice 1 long green chilli, seeded, finely chopped (optional) ¼ cup finely shredded mint
STICKY MANGO MARINADE 1 mango, stoned, peeled, coarsely chopped 2 tbs honey 1 tbs sriracha or chilli sauce (optional) 1 garlic clove, crushed 2 tsp finely grated ginger ½ tsp ground cumin ¼ cup finely chopped coriander
Step 1
Step 2 Place chicken in a bowl. Pour over mango marinade and toss to combine. Cover with plastic wrap. Place in the fridge for 1 hour to develop the flavours. Step 3 Thread chicken evenly among 12 metal or soaked bamboo skewers. Heat a barbecue grill or chargrill on medium. Cook the skewers, turning, for 10 mins or until cooked through. Transfer to a plate and cover with foil. Set aside for 5 mins to rest. Step 4 Combine mango, avocado, spring onion, lime juice, chilli, if using, and mint in a medium bowl. Season. Step 5 Divide skewers among serving plates. Top with mango salsa.
Author: (Your Initials and mm/yy) | Acknowledgments: Author: L.B 01/19 | Acknowledgments: https://www.taste.com.au/recipes
WARM CUSTARD APPLE SALAD with Salt & Pepper Squid
READY IN: Prep 20 mins Cook 15 mins SERVES: 4 Ingredients 750 g squid tubes, cleaned 2 garlic cloves, roughly chopped ¼ cup roasted peanuts 2 tbsp peanut oil, plus extra, to deep-fry 300 g (about 1 large) slightly under-ripe custard apple (see Note) flesh, broken into pieces 150 g snake beans, trimmed, cut into 5 cm lengths 1 red capsicum, thinly sliced ¼ cupfirmly packed chopped coriander leaves 2 tbsprice flour 2 tbspcornflour fried Asian red eschalots (see Note), sliced spring onion and long red chilli, and lime wedges, to serve
Method 1. Lay squid tubes on a chopping board and run a knife from top to bottom to open them up. Score squid with a crisscross pattern, cut in half lengthwise, then slice into 1 cm-wide strips. Place in a bowl. 2. To make dressing, whisk all the ingredients with 2 tsp water until combined. Set aside. 3. Using a mortar and pestle, grind garlic and peanuts until coarsely ground, and set aside. Heat 1 tbsp oil in a wok or heavy-based frying pan over high heat. Cook custard apple in batches, turning, for 2 minutes or until light golden. Transfer to a plate. Add remaining 1 tbsp oil to wok and cook beans and capsicum, stirring, for 4 minutes or until just tender. Stir in ground garlic and nut mixture, then return the custard apple to the wok. Cook, stirring, for 1 minute to combine. Transfer to a bowl with coriander and toss with dressing.
Dressing 1 tbsp grated palm sugar 1lime, juiced 1 tbsp fish sauce Note Substitute 300 g frozen soursop, from Asian food shops, drained on paper towel.(if custard apple unavailable) Fried Asian red eschalots are available from selected supermarkets and Asian food shops.
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4. Combine flours, 2 tsp sea salt and 2 tsp pepper in a bowl. Wipe wok clean, then fill one-third full with oil and heat over medium heat to 180°C (or until a cube of bread turns golden in 10 seconds). Toss squid in flour mixture and shake off excess. Working in 3 batches, drop into the oil and fry, turning, for 3 minutes or until light golden and crisp. Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towel. Season with salt and pepper. Top salad with eschalots, spring onion and chilli, and serve with squid and lime wedges.
Author: L.B 01/19) Acknowledgments https://www.sbs.com.au/food/recipes: