The Townsville Zine - November

PRESENT PAST

FUTURE

N O VE M B E R

WW2 LOCAL HISTORY  CBD UPGRADES  HERITAGE BUILDINGS

TABLE OF CONTENTS TOWNSVILLE – PAST / PRESENT / FUTURE PAST

RECIPES

The History of Townsville

WW1 Trench Cake

Townsville landmarks

WW1 Hard Tack

Heritage-listed buildings

Lemon Poppy Cookies

Townsville in Ww2

No Bake Mango & Ginger Cheesecake

Remembrance Day

No-Sugar Strawberry Coconut Slice Quick Shepherd’s Pie

PRESENT What’s On

TIPS & TRICKS

Movie guide

Tips & Tricks – Mixed Bag

Townsville developments

Tips & Tricks – Budgeting

Containers for Change

Spreadsheet budgeting

Heart Foundation Townsville

Changing a car tyre

New stores in Townsville

Home maintenance Succulent gardening

FUTURE

Jokes Corner

Generation-Y versus the workplace Urban focus Townsville park upgrades Australia and Townsville, 2050 The future of the Strand Drive it NQ

Produced by the participants of the Workways West End Townsville Work for the Dole Community ZINE project.

Cover: Alex Scott

PAST PAST

1865 - 2017

THE HISTORY OF TOWNSVILLE 1864 - 2018

Townsviile is a place where it is hot in summer early 30 degree temperates to late 30s. Townsville has lovely winter weather from 20 degrees to 29. It is no colder than 10 degrees in winter at night time. Townsville population today is around 190,000.

constructed. Vessels from interstate and overseas moored in Cleveland Bay and passengers were transferred to the northern shore of the creek by lighters. A lighter is a type of flat-bottomed barge used to transfer goods and passengers to and from moored ships.

Townsville was founded in 1864 when the discovery of gold was located at Ravenswood and Charters Towers. The town became the capital of far north Queensland. The population then was 13,000 people.

A hotel was opened in 1864 and a government survey mapped out a town plan. Townsville consisted of the few blocks east of Wickham Street and subdivisions along the strand up to Burke Street, and a similar layout along the west bank of Ross Creek. Town lots were auctioned and market gardens established.

It took five years for a school to be opened, and longer for churches: Anglican (1871), Catholic (1872), Congregational (1875) and Presbyterian (1884). The school of arts was built in 1877, incorporating a library and reading room that had been in borrowed premises.

The hospital was isolated on Ross Island. Ross Island is immediately east of the Townsville central business district, the two being separated by Ross Creek. The only passage across Ross Creek was by ferry until Victoria Bridge was completed in 1889. Ross Creek was the only port for Townsville until 1892, at which time the outer harbour was JP october 2018

Horse drawn buses, which had operated in the city since the 1880s, were gradually replaced by motorised buses.

Today there are plenty of buses running throughtout Townsville on a regular basis to most suburbs. Sunday is different with only a few bus routes running regularly throuhtout the day. Shopping centre that are common to go to by bus are Stockland the Willows and Castletown.

Willows has a dinosaur display in the walkway section. These dinosaurs are operated so their head moves. 

In 1880 a railway was constructed to the Reid River and Townsville's first Railway Station was constructed on the corner of Jones and Flinders Streets.

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In 1881 the Townsville Show was held for the first time on its present site on Ingham Road it is now a yearly event.

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On the 3rd March 1866 the West End cemetery was established. It operated as Townsville's general cemetery until 1902. If you go to a guided West End cemetry tour you will be told ghost stories.

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In 1886 sugar plantations were established at Hyde Park and Hermit Park, and a cotton plantation was established at Railway Estate. Today these suburbs contain houses and units.

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In 1879 the first bridge from Flinders Street to Ross Island now South Townsville was completed.

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In 1899 Hayles Magnetic Island Ferry Service began operation between Townsville and Magnetic Island in the same year. Magnetic island is a good place to visit. There are beaches and walking trails. It is a good place for a weekend camp.

on native and dry tropical plants. Anderson Gardens, Initiated in the early 1930's, today it is a good place to take a dog for a walk or have a picnic. It has two lily ponds. When these pink lilies are in full bloom and three feet high they cover just about all of the ponds, making it difficult for mallard ducks to swim in. 

Tourism is the reason for Townsville’s population growth by 1936 Townsville's population reached 30,000 people.

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On the 28th February 1937 Castle Hill Road was completed and opened. Castle hill has a number of walking tracks. At the top of Castle Hill you can view the entire town. The goat track is the most popular track to walk up castle hill.

Tobruk Memorial Pool opened on the 14th October 1950 In 1956 Townsville’s Tobruk pool was used as a training venue for the Australian swimming squad for the Melbourne olympiic games. In 1954 The first Magnetic Island to Townsville swim was staged in this year. A huge success, it has become an annual event.

The Palmetum park was opened in September in 1988.

It is a good place to have a picnic beside Ross River.

There are some walking tracks. One good walkway heads towards a place where you can feed turtles bread. Maybe you might see a kookaburra or a ulysses butterfly. There is a broadwalk that runs along Ross river It follows along suburbs.

The Council Baths were built on The Strand. Gender restrictions were the rule, and women were only admitted on Tuesdays and Fridays. Other baths were later constructed including the City Baths 1910, Seaview Baths 1921, Queens Road in 1930, Rowes Bay in 1931 and at Kissing Point in 1933.

Now there are 2 stinger nets on the strand beach, these are for swimming in. The strand also has fitness facilities beside the walkway. There is also a stinger net enclosure at Pallarenda for swimming. The first air port was established in 1920. 

In 1922 a large crowd of people gathered in Flinders Street to watch the lumination of Townsville's first electric street light. The first Townsville house to be connected to electricity was 123 Mitchell Street in 1925.

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Aplin's Weir was built in 1928. It is helpful for a person can walk to another suburb across it. There is Sherif park nearby for a picnic. A person can also walk on the broadwalk for a long distance as it links up to the bridge that will lead to the Palmetum Park.

Anderson Gardens is the largest botanic garden in Townsville. The gardens include tropical trees and palms, and the World Cycad Collection. It has a strong emphasis JP october 2018

Photo of Castle Hill

Townsville has plenty of second hand shops, restaurants, at least 4 cinemas and plenty of sporting facilities.

It is a good place to live.

HERITAGE-LISTED BUILDINGS Preserving Townsville’s past Perc Tucker Regional Gallery

Formerly the Great Northern railway station, it is a threestorey, red brick structure on Flinders Street West. Built in 1913, the station operated through the Second World War, playing a significant role in the movement of goods to and from Townsville, a major military base during that time.

Townsville School of Arts

Located on the corner of Denham and Flinders Streets in the city centre, the gallery is housed in a historic building established by the Union Bank of Australia in 1885. The ANZ bank was the last commercial owner before the Townsville City Council bought it in 1980 and developed the building as a public gallery at a cost of around $650,000.

Townsville Post Office (The Brewery)

Opening in 1891, the building has had various uses. In 1938, the building was used as the first free public lending library in Australia. Throughout the 70’s & 80’s it was home to music, dance, radio and festival groups. In 1985 the School of Arts became the permanent home for Dancenorth, the only regional professional dance companyin Queensland, who continue to occupy the space today. Located on the corner of Stanley and Walker Streets, in the Townsville CBD. Aplin Brown & Co. Building

Situated on Flinders Street East, across the road from the Perc Tucker Gallery. Constructed in 1888, this building is now home to The Brewery, a place that serves drinks and meals.

The clock tower was built by Henry L Davis & Co. Chimes and was imported from England and installed in 1891.

Old Townsville railway station

Located on the corner of Flinders and Denham Streets, in the heart of the city centre, it was built in 1887 as offices for Aplin Brown & Company, at the time one of the leading mercantile companies in North Queensland. It has had various tenants over the years, such as the Department of Family Services, a dress shop and several restaurants. Since 1997, it has been home to Summerie's Thai Restaurant.

Tattersalls Hotel (Molly Malone’s)

Now known as Molly Malone's Irish Pub, it is a heritagelisted hotel on the corner of Flinders and Wickham Streets, in Townsville’s CBD. Built in 1865, the original hotel was a single storey timber building. In 1869, the new section in Wickham Street consisted of two, two-storey buildings.

Cape Cleveland Lighthouse

The lighthouse marks the northern point of the Cape, and the entrance to Cleveland Bay. Built in 1879, the site is only accessible by boat or helicopter. In 1987 the light was converted to solar power and the lightstation was demanned. Still operates today.

St James Cathedral

Townsville Technical College

Designed by the Department of Public Works, it was built in 1921 as the Townsville Technical College. The building became Townsville State High School in 1924, before reverting back to sole use as a technical college in 1964.

Youth With A Mission (YWAM), a non-profit Christian missionary organisation, moved into the building in 2013.

Located at 212-260 Stanley Street in the Townsville CBD.

The building was completed in 1887. Located on Cleveland Terrace on what it known as Melton Hill, between the CBD and The Strand. Operated by the Anglican Diocese of North Queensland , it conducts Anglican Church services. It was purchased with the aid of church parishioners at a sale of crown lands and work began in 1871.

Australian Mutual Provident Society Building (AMP)

Sacred Heart Cathedral

Built in 1938, it was purpose-designed for the AMP as its North Queensland regional office. Located on the corner of Flinders and Stanley Streets in the Townsville CBD, it was the first building in Townsville to have air-conditioning. The building was purchased in the mid 1990s by Connolly & Suthers, a prominent Townsville law firm.

A Roman Catholic cathedral, it was erected in two stages.With building beginning in 1896 and finishing in 1902, it is also known as Church of the Sacred Heart. The cathedral is built on a rocky spur of Castle Hill at 266 Stanley Street in the Townsville CBD.

Author: CB October 2018 Acknowledgement: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_heritage_sites_in_Townsville_City,_Queensland

TOWNSVILLE IN WW2 The Bombings of Townsville

Kawanishi H8K1 Emily Flying Boat During WW2 Japan managed to bomb Australia a few times, the first in Darwin on February 19th 1942. Two weeks later Broome and Wyndham were hit. Broome was hit again on the 20th of march and at the same time Derby was hit.

Even our very own Townsville was hit, In late July on the 25-26, 27-28 and 28-29 Japanese Flying Boats under the cover of night made their bombing runs on us.

Townsville’s First Air Raid 25th-26th On the 25th of July at about 11:30pm two Japanese Emily flying boats arrived in Townsville and circled the city watching the lights of the wharves. The Townsville military presence eventually realised something was wrong, the lights were turned off and about four search lights scanned the sky for the aircrafts. When they eventually found them they were headed back out to sea and quickly lost again. At about 12:40am the flying boats returned and dropped 15 of their 250kg bombs near the wharves. At the time only three vessels were berthed there and the only incident was two of the ships the SS Time and the HMAS Swan had a minor collison while trying to escape the harbor.

The two flying boats escaped and made it back to their base in Rabaul. The military in Townsville signaled

their air field in Milne Bay in New Guinea to attack the two planes on their way back but the squadrons takeoff was delayed by an hour and the attack never happened.

Townsville’s Second Air Raid 27th-28th On the 27th a lone flying boat left Rabaul and made its way to Townsville arriving around 2:25am on the 28th.

This time a radar station had picked up the plane and had given Townsville a 1 hour and 50 minute warning of it arrival, Six American Airacobras took off from Garbutt airfield and were in the air by the time the flying boat arrived. The American pilots were unable to attack initally as three American anti-aircraft batteries had fired around 72 rounds for about a minute. The flying boat managed to drop 8 bombs 1.5km from Garbutt airfield missing his target. The flying boat managed to make it back to Rabaul safely.

Bell P39 Airacobra

Townsville’s Third Air Raid 28th-29th

The Mutiny

On the 28th two flying boats left Rabaul at 5pm on their way to Townsville, one of the planes had to turn around because of engine problems, the other pressed on, arriving at Townsville at 12:27am. Four American Airacobras had been given a 30 minute early notice of the flying boats arrival and were in the air waiting when it arrived. Two of the American pilots, Captian Robert L. Harriger and Captain John D. Mainwaring, attacked the flying boat at the same time but the Japanese Pilot dived to avoid them and the search lights, eventually escaping the search lights. Captain Harriger was able to pursue the flying boat and managed to light the flying boats tail on fire but it extinghuised quickly. Harriger had to pull off pursuit when he ran out fuel and ammo. The flying boat managed to drop 7 bombs in Cleveland Bay between Magnetic Island and the mainland and an eighth landed near the racecourse. By this time the HMAS Swan had started firing on the plane. The flying boat made it back to Rabual with only minor damage.

In 1942 a mutiny in Townsville happened that was mostly covered up and not widely known. 600 African-Americans from the 96th Battalion, US Army Corps of Engineers were stationed in Townsville to build airfields took up arms against two white officers after the officers abused them with racial abuse and were believed to be the reason one of their seargents died. The 96th Battalion took weapons and fired into the tents of the officers firing more then 700 rounds, the riot lasted around 8 hours and Australian troops were called in to roadblock the rioters from the rest of Townsville. Only one person was killed and many more were injured. A reporter wrote about the riot but the story was supressed and but the mutiny was later revealed by a historian in 2012.

96th Battalion

Army Museum North Queensland

HMAS Swan

The 300 Plane Air Raid The Japanese formed a plan to invade Port Moresby by the first week of May 1942. Their massive fleet was to assemble in Rabaul and from there invade Port Moresby, with six aircraft carriers to support the fleet and protect it from allied forces, after which the six aircraft carriers would attack Townsville with a 300 plane air raid.

Luckily for us, a Colonol James Doolitle launched a bombing raid on Tokyo, Yokohama, Kobe and Kyoto.

Which made the Japanese rethink their plan by down sizing the fleet and removing the 300 plane air raid on Townsville and preparing for the invasion of midway.

Although they removed their supporting fleet they left two aircraft carriers as support. Allied code breakers managed to locate the carriers and Americans intercepted them, stopping any future air raids.

Thankfully the 300 plane air raid didn’t happen, or it would have been similer to another Pearl Harbor.

If you wanted to learn more about WW2 you can always check out the Army Museum North Queensland.

Location: Mitchell Street Townsville City 4810 Open: Wednesday, Friday and Sunday Time: 9am to 1pm Entry Fee: Free/gold coin donation Phone: (07) 4721 1495 Web: www.armymuseumnorthqueensland.webs.com The museum shows more than just WW2 exhibits, it also has displays of the Australian army in the late 1800s to the end of the Boar War, WW1, Korea, Vietnam, East Timor, Soloman Islands and the Middle East.

Author: NB October 2018 |Acknowledgments: Image1 - aviation-history.com Image2 – Bell P-93 Airicobra Wikipedia Image3 – ozatwar.com Image4 – abc.net.au Image5 – townsvillebulletin.com.au

REMEMBRANCE DAY 11th hour…..11th day…..11th month………..

“In Flanders fields the poppies blow Between the crosses, row on row, That mark our place and in the sky The larks, still bravely singing, fly Scarce heard amid the guns below.”

On the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month in 1918 the guns of the Western Front fell silent. This was the moment which became universally known through the allied forces as a remembrance of those who had died during WW1. After 4yrs of continuous fighting, the allied forces had inflicted many heavy defeats from July to October. By November, the German forces called for an armistice, a suspension of fighting, in the hope of securing a peace settlement. On November the 11th, Germany signed the agreement and the day became known as Armistice Day.

“We are the Dead. Short days ago We lived, felt dawn, saw sunset glow, Loved and were loved, and now we lie, In Flanders fields.”

In the lead up to the first anniversary, a recommendation of silence was asked to be observed. Fully endorsed by many, King George V personally requested that all people of the British Empire to suspend normal activities for two minutes on the 11th hour of the armistice. The two minutes of silence was a popular request and became a central feature of commemorations on Armistice Day. When the second anniversary came, it became a funeral as well. The remains of an unknown soldier from the battlefields of Western Front, was interred with full military

Author L. Ballard

honours in Westminster Abbey. Within a week, a million people had come to pay their respects. This tradition of entombing unknown soldiers would be adopted by many allied nations over the next decade.

“Take up our quarrel with the foe: To you from failing hands we throw The torch be yours to hold it high.

If ye break faith with us who die We shall not sleep, though poppies grow In Flanders fields” In Flanders Fields, Lt. Col. John McCrae Canadian Army Medical Corps

On the 75th anniversary of the armistice, Remembrance day 1993, Australia’s own unknown soldier was exhumed from a military cemetery in France and entombed in the Australian Memeorial’s Hall of Memory. Prior to this, countries of the British Empire were expected to see the British Unkown Soldier, entombed at Westminster Abbey, as one of their own.

“He is all of them. And he is one of us” From the Australian eulogy of the Unkown Soldier Prime Minister Paul Keating 1993

The most recognized symbol of Remembrance is the red poppy. Having always being associated with WW1and Lt.Col. John McCrae’s poem In Flanders Fields,which brings forth the most vivid images of war and death, it has long been known in soldiers’ folklore that the poppies of Flanders Fields are red from the blood of thousands of soldiers who lost their lives on the battlfield. November 1918, after reading this poem an American professor, Moina Michael, was so moved by it she wrote a poem in reply and decided

Acknowledgement: Australian War Memorial

to always wear a red poppy to keep the faith. For the next two years, Moina was relentless in her campaining to make the poppy a national commemorate symbol. Achieving her goal in 1920 through the American Legion( a U.S veterans association). In the space of four years , the U.S, Canada, Britain, France, Australia and New Zealand had adopted wearing the red poppy as a symbol of remembrance on Armistice Day.

“And now the tourch and poppy red We wear in honour of our dead Fear not that ye have died for naught; We’ll teach the lesson that ye have wrought In Flanders Fields In Flanders Fields we fought” From We Shall Keep the Faith Professor Moina Michaell

Armistice Day 1921, the first time Australians would wear the red poppy as a symbol of remembrance. The first poppies were imported from a french orphanage, one million silk poppies were sold across the country. Each poppy was sold for a shilling, 5 pence to a charity for french children, 6 pence to the League’s welfare work and 1 penny went to the League’s national coffers. To this day the RSL continues to sell the red poppies on Remembrance day to raise funds for its welfare work.

“They shall not grow old, as we that are left grow old; Age shall not weary them, nor the years condem At the going down of the sun and in the morning We will remember them” From For the Fallen Laurence Binyon

In 1945, when the second world war ended, the Australian and British governments changed Armistice Day to Remembrance Day. The change occurred to commemorate all of those who served in war. Today the loss of Australian lives from all wars and conflict is commemorated on Remembrance Day.

“ I believe that my people in every part of the Empire fervently wish to perpetuate the memory of that Great Deliverance and of those who laid down their lives to achieve it” from the King’s special message 6th Nov 1919 King George V

Sunday 11th Nov 2018, 100yrs will have passed since the guns fell silent on the Western Front. During the four years of conflict more than 330,000 Australians had served overseas and approx 62,000 had died. Our traditions to commemorate the fallen have lived on, speeches will be given, red poppies will be sold, a minute silence will be given, the laying of wreaths done, the Last Post sounds and we shall remember those that served and those that died.

Author L. Ballard

“ Now you’re home, mate “ after scattering soil from the Pozièves battlefield into the tomb of the unkown solider, WW1 vetern Robert Comb whispered

To comemorate the centenary of the Armistice, the Australian War Memorail have created events for the public to visit and remember:

Honour their Spirit 62,000 Poppies Display – 62,000 handcrafted red poppies, each created by a volunteer and represents an Australian life lost. Open 9am – 10pm from now until 11th Nov. Roll of Honour Soundscape – Voice recordings of the names that appear on the WW1 Roll of Honour will play in the Memorial’s Commemorative Area til 11th Nov. Roll of Honour Name Projection – From sunset to sunrise the names from WW1 Roll of Honour will be projected onto the façade of the memorial, from now til 11th Nov. WW1 Image Projections – images of WW1 will be projected onto the the Memorial buildin 8th Nov – 10th Nov. Hall of Memory Vigil – to mark the 25th anniversary of the interment of the Unkown Soldier, Australia’s Federation Guard will mount a Catafalque Party vigil on 10th Nov. Beam of Light – a beam of light will be projected from the Australian War Memorial to Parliamennt House on the 10th Nov.

Remembrance Day National Ceremony Sunday 11th Nov, 10.30am – 12pm - The Australian War Memorial will host the nation’s key commemoration. The ceremony will include the formal wreath laying, a minute silence, former Prime Minister Paul Keating will read the eulogy of the Unknown Soldier marking the 25th anniversary.

It will be attended by Australia’s Federation Guard and the Band of the Royal Military College, Duntroon will be on parade.

Townsville Remembrance Day Townsville City Council are asking the community to wear red to remember those that served and died for our country.

Services will be held at the following: Townsville City – 10.30am at Anzac Park, the Strand Thuringowa Cenotaph – 10.30am at the Village Green, Riverway Parklands Townsville Turf Club – 10.30am at Cluden Park Racetrack

Acknowledgement: Australian War Memorial

TOWNSVILLE LANDMARKS History of places around town Queen’s Gardens

Reef HQ

Located in North Ward on the corner of Gregory and Paxton Streets, the gardens were established in 1870 to trial potential food plants for city. Emphasis has since been placed on ornamental plants with either colourful, attractive foliage or flowers. A rainforest area is now well established along the Gregory Street boundary.

Being 2.5 million litres in size and home to thousands of marine creatures, it is the world’s biggest living coral reef aquarium. The aquarium was built in 1988 as a Bicentennial Commemorative project.

A palm collection with numerous mature plants is a feature in the centre of the garden. There is a also a small playground for children, as well as seats, picnic tables, drinking fountains and toilet facilities. Originally known as the Botanical Gardens Reserve, Queens Gardens are open seven days a week between sunrise and sunset all year.

Originally over 40ha of land, it now covers just 4ha. During World War II became a military base for around 100,000 American soldiers. In 1959, the Council employed a landscape architect to redesign the gardens. This design is what largely remains today.

Renamed in 1999, it was originally called the Great Barrier Reef Wonderland. Water motion is created by a pneumatic wave machine. It is also open to the elements like the sun, rain and wind. Reef HQ is located on Flinders Street East, in the heart of the Townsville CBD. Next to the aquarium is the Museum of Tropical Queensland, and the Magnetic Island Ferry Terminal is located within a five minute walk. The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Island Cultural Centre and IMAX Dome Theatre are also located in the same complex.

Author: CB. October 2018 | Acknowledgement: https://en.wikipedia.org

PRESENT

2018

WHAT’S ON IN TOWNSVILLE Things to do in November Friday 2nd Katchafire: Legacy Love Today Tour New Zealand’s premier reggae band Grand Ballroom, The Ville Resort Casino, Sir Leslie Thiess Dr 7pm Tickets $40 from oztix.com Ages 18+

Friday 2nd TAFE Emerging Artists Exhibition Perc Tucker Regional Gallery, Cnr Denham & Flinders St Runs every day until 25th November Mon - Fri: 10am - 5pm Sat - Sun: 10am - 2pm Entry is free

Sunday 4th Cyclone Sunday Learn how to prepare for cyclones at this free community event 3pm to 6pm, Strand Park

Tuesday 6th Melbourne Cup RaceDay Townsville Turf Club, Cluden 10am $15 at the gate There are also functions at most pubs, clubs and restaurants around the city

Sunday 11th Remembrance Day – The Centenary of Armistice Anzac Park, The Strand 10:30am Thuringowa Cenotaph, Thuringowa Drive 10:45am Cost is free, all are welcome

Tuesday 13th and Wednesday 14th The Gruffalo A play with songs, laughs and scary fun for children aged 3+ Adult $15 Child $15 at Ticketshop Riverway Arts Centre, 20 Village Boulevard Tuesday sessions: 12.30pm & 6.30pm Wednesday sessions: 10.30am & 12.30pm

Thursday 15th John Williamson: The Butcherbird Tour Townsville Civic Theatre, Boundary St, South Townsville Tickets $54 at Ticketshop 8pm, all ages

Friday 16th Wil Anderson: Wilegal Stand-up comedian Townsville Civic Theatre, Boundary St, South Townsville Tickets $57.20 at Ticketshop 7:30pm, recommended 15+

Townsville Fire Basketball The 2018/19 season, whick kicked off last month, sees the Fire trying to win back-to-back titles and chase their fourth WNBL championship in five years.

Saturday 3rd vs Perth Lynx 7pm Sunday 11th vs Melbourne Boomers 3pm Thursday 29th vs Bendigo Spirit 7pm Townsville Stadium, Murray Lyons Cres, Annandale Tickets: Adult $20; Concessions $13; Child (3 - 17 Yrs) $11.50; Family $50 (2Ad+2Ch) available at Ticketshop

Author: CB October 2018 | Acknowledgement: https://whatson.townsville.qld.gov.au/events/community-events

UPCOMING MOVIES Films coming to the cinema in November and December

November Bohemian Rhapsody Follows the story of rock band Queen, their music and their lead singer Freddie Mercury. Stars Rami Malek The Nutcracker and the Four Realms Follows a young girl named Clara on her adventure through fantastical realms of gingerbread people and toy soldiers.

Stars Keira Knightley as the Sugar Plum Fairy.

Suspiria Remake of the 1977 Dario Argento horror film, following a young American dancer who enrolls at a prestigious dance academy that is plagued by unusual occurrences. Stars Dakota Johnson.

The Front Runner Chronicles the rise of American Senator Gary Hart, an American presidential candidate in 1988, and his subsequent fall, when media reports surface of his extramarital affair. Stars Hugh Jackman.

The Grinch Starring Benedict Cumberbatch, this is a 3D computeranimated Christmas comedy film adapted from the 1957 Dr Seuss story.

Creed 2 The film follows Adonis Creed training to fight the son of Ivan Drago, the powerful boxer who killed his father in the ring more than ago. Stars Michael B. Jordan and Sylvester Stallone.

The Girl in the Spider’s Web Crime thriller starring Claire Foy, this is the second installment in the series based on the books of David Lagercrantz.

Overlord The plot follows several American soldiers who get stuck behind enemy lines after D-Day and discover violent creatures that are a result of secret Nazi experiments.

Instant Family A comedy where a couple find themselves in over their heads when they adopt three children. Stars Mark Wahlberg and Rose Byrne.

Robin Hood Starring Taron Egerton and Jamie Foxx, this is an actionadventure film based on the classic story of Robin Hood.

Fantastic Beasts - The Crimes of Grindelwald The second installment of the series set in J.K. Rowling's wizarding world, featuring the adventures of magizoologist Newt Scamander, played by Eddie Redmayne and also starring Johnny Depp.

Ralph Breaks The Internet: Wreck It Ralph 2 Six years after they first saved Litwak's Arcade, Ralph and Vanellope must enter the internet through a Wi-Fi router to restore the game. Animated.

Green Book About a real-life tour of the American Deep South in the 1960s by Jamaican-American classical pianist Don Shirley, played by Mahershala Ali.

Holmes & Watson A comedic version of the Sherlock Holmes story starring Will Ferrell and John C. Reilly.

Bumblebee Action film that centres on the Transformers character, set 20 years before the events of the first film.

The Favourite Focuses on two cousins vying to be court favourites during the reign of Queen Anne in the early 18th century. Stars Emma Stone and Rachel Weisz.

December Mary Queen of Scots In this historical drama starring Saoirse Ronan and Margot Robbie, Mary Stuart attempts to overthrow her cousin Elizabeth I, Queen of England, only to find herself condemned to years of imprisonment before facing execution.

The Mule Directed by and starring Clint Eastwood and based on a true story, this crime film shows a WW2 veteran in his 80s who became a drug dealer and courier for a Mexican drug cartel.

Mary Poppins Returns The magical nanny (played by Emily Blunt) is back to help Michael and Jane, who are now adults and parents themselves.

Aquaman Superhero film based on the DC Comics character, starring Jason Momoa who plays Arthur Curry, the heir to the underwater kingdom of Atlantis, who must step forward to lead his people.

Destroyer Crime thriller featuring Nicole Kidman as a police officer who is undercover with a gang in the California desert.

Stan & Ollie This British biographical film is based on the lives of legendary comedy double act Laurel and Hardy, starring Steve Coogan and John C. Reilly.

Under the Silver Lake Follows a man’s attemp to find a missing woman he met the night before at his apartment complex’s swimming pool.

Stars Andrew Garfield.

Vice Stars Christian Bale, who plays Dick Cheney and follows his political rise to become the most powerful Vice President in the history of the United States.

Welcome to Marwen Starring Steve Carell, this drama follows the victim of a violent assault suffering from memory loss who constructs a miniature WW2 village to help with his recovery.

Author: CB. October 2018 | Acknowledgement: https://www.imdb.com/

Cinemas Reading Cinemas 30 Hervey Range Rd, Thuringowa Central Event Cinemas Townsville City Cnr Sturt St & Blackwood St, Townsville City BCC Cinemas Townsville Central 10 Little Fletcher St, Townsville City Warrina Cineplex 164 Dalrymple Rd, Currajong

TOWNSVILLE DEVELOPMENTS What is the North Queensland Stadium?

Towards the end of 2015 plans were revealed for a new stadium located at 17-49 Saunders street within the city proper. This 25000 seat project with an estimated project value of 250 million dollars intends to combine state-of-theart construction with natural scenery. New facilities and updated landscaping will seek to induce urban regeneration in the area breathing new life into the CBD district for businesses and residences.

Plans are for the majority of the workforce employed to work on this project to be from local communities to aid with the unemployment rate experienced by Townsville.

Approximately 498 inductions were held during the recruitment period with 95% of this number being individuals from the North Queensland region .

The project is being handled by the Department of State Development, Manufacturing, Infrastructure and Planning.

Contractors and consultants that have been brought onto this job include: •

Managing Contractor: Watpac

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Principal Consultant: Cox Architecture

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Audit Quantity Surveyor: AECOM

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The benefits: Whilst this project initially appears excessive as the stadium currently used for NRL events has functioned perfectly, the development of this new stadium seeks to aid the community beyond providing it with another sports venue. The workforce needed for this task has been at the forefront of the governments minds during the planning phase of development. As previously highlighted, 498 inductions were completed to bring together the workforce needed with 95% of those being from North Queensland itself. Additionally, work done by contractors and subcontractors has been prioritized as a local matter with locals being responsible for reportedly 97% of the work hours completed so far.

Alongside these statistics around 20% of the existing workforce that was inducted consisted of individuals that identify as being Aboriginal OR Torres Strait Islander.

The stadium is scheduled for completion by the start of the 2020 Ruby League season.

Progress on the stadium taken via drone 20th of july 2018

There’s a rather long list of benefits and positive motivations associated with the project but playing devil’s advocate for a moment let’s ask the question “how appropriate are the plans for the stadium”?

intended to give the rejuvenation of the CBD a focal point to occur from.

Whilst there may be a large quantity of positive press and information released by the government regarding this process it is important to keep in mind the negative attention that this project garnered when it was first released. Water security had been an issue following the close of 2015 with the dam’s levels hanging around the 30% mark and lowering to 20% quickly. The stadium had been announced nearly an entire year before the agreement with SunWater to pump water from the Burdekin river into the dam.

Questions aimed at where the priorities of the government were focused increased in frequency in the years following.

A proposal for this production being put forward four years previously made clear how long this had stayed on the minds of the government bodies even in light of new developments.

During the proposal that was given to the federal government a large emphasis was placed on developmental plans for the sports centre and entertainment centre. With those facets being front and centre in the proposal yet assigned to the second row afterwards has dented the trust locals have for their government.

Rather than overhauling the city in its entirety (an extremely difficult task) or distracting from the out dated building with new ones the council has instead targeted the tourism industry. Focusing on the long term gain instead of the immediate the development of the new stadium aims to create a point of interest which bolsters Townsville national prestige. The attention will bring revenue and renewed interest in the district as a whole. Businesses will be more likely to move into the area to capitalize off the attention and the value of property near the area will rise as the value progressively rises.

In short, the development of the stadium is intended to display prestige and community, which will bleed into the surrounding area, thus enacting urban regeneration.

Taking a look at the current project and the intended changes to the area the question of parking cannot be ignored. With the Ross River on one side and public housing on the other there does not appear to be very much potential for development beyond the immediate area. Yet that is the very concept being promoted with plans to relocate the railways transport system to outside of the CBD to Stuart.

Putting this all into perspective, the council has performed their duties to the citizens of Townsville in the manner that they perceive to be appropriate for both the future and present of the city. The benefits brought in by the project are very real and are shaping up to bring positive changes to a CBD that has become an inside joke amongst locals. Many have called for change to occur and this could very well be it. When it comes to the idea of rejuvenating the CBD the question of “how” has not been the easiest to answer with opinions on the issue ranging from apartment renovations to simply bulldozing it altogether. In the end, the CBD remains a crucial aspect of the Townsville social and economic landscape. The concept that the council is initiating is

To conclude, the plans for the new stadium have been constructed and plotted with the future of the city as a whole in mind. Does this diminish the cries of wasted money and ill execution of planning? Not really. The development of the Birch Caroll and Coyle cinema on little Flinders street reveals the previous attempts to inject life into the district with little success. In addition to this, the relocation of the railroad system to Stuart and the forty-million dollar cost behind this move, also casts a shadow onto the plans of the council. Whilst the old railroad station may not have been the prettiest, the location made it accessible for locals whereas the new location exists on the outskirts in an arguably less convenient location.

So whilst yes, this project has the potential for inner city renewal the oversights in planning are not to be ignored either. However, this project has been commenced by the council and has already brought benefits with it in the form of employment. Whether loved, hated or ignored by the locals the new North Queensland Stadium will be a development to keep an eye on moving forward.

Author: JM 10/18) | Acknowledgments: www.statedevelopments.qld.gov.au

CONTAINERS FOR CHANGE Refund Scheme Starting 1 November 2018

China’s decision to stop accepting 24 different types of solid waste from many countries, including Australia, means we must find a solution to the 600 000 tonnes of material which was previously exported there every year. The Chinese ban took place on January 1 this year and as a result, recycled waste is piling up across the country causing some recycling companies to stop accepting waste from regional councils.

Investment in local recycling infrastructure is needed in order for us to manage our own waste. The price war with cheap non-recycled products is a problem for Australian recyclers due to reprocessed materials being passed over in favour of cheaper options being made overseas with virgin products (Waste Management Association of Australia president Garth Lamb).  

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Drink containers are the 2nd most commonly littered item (after cigarette butts).

Only 10-15 % of energy is needed to recycle glass compared to manufacturing it from scratch, as producing glass requires a lot of heat and energy.

Among all manufactured materials, aluminum production is the most energy intensive. However recycling aluminum can save 94% of this energy.

Recycling plastic bottles could save up to 60% of the energy used to make more.

Queensland’s recycling rate is about 44 per cent — one of the lowest in Australia. Despite kerbside recycling, most drink containers in Queensland end up in landfill or as litter. South Australia has had a container refund scheme for 40 years and 80 per cent of their containers are being recycled, while

their litter is a third of what it is in Queensland. Queensland will be the fifth state or territory to adopt a container deposit scheme, behind South Australia, Northern Territory, New South Wales and the ACT. The Queensland Government is introducing a Container Refund Scheme starting on 1 November 2018. The Container Refund Scheme is being established to provide an incentive to collect and return containers for recycling, in exchange for a refund payment of 10 cents. This is being funded by charging beverage manufacturers a 10 cent levy for every container they produce. The goal is to reduce litter and marine pollution, increase Queensland's recycling rate, and to give business and fundraising opportunities for community groups.

Envirobank is one company that has won a tender to be a drop-off point for these recyclable containers. On November 1 Envirobank will be opening it’s first Townsville depot at 3 O’Keefe Court, Garbutt. You will be able to return your bottles, cans and containers to Envirobank’s depot to claim your refund. Envirobank will be giving away reusable orange collection bags which can be filled with empty drink containers.

What can be recycled?

Most aluminium, glass, plastic PET and HDPE, steel and liquid paperboard beverage containers between 150ml and 3L will be eligible under the scheme. Some containers, however, are not eligible: wine and spirits bottles, large milk containers (1L or more), juice and cordial containers, as well as all containers smaller than 150mL or larger than 3L.

Author: MK and CB Oct| Acknowledgements: www.envirobank.com.au | www.chinadaily.com.cn | www.greenlivin.lovetoknow.com

HEART FOUNDATION TOWNSVILLE Townsville walking group Recognition for partcipating

What is the heart foundation?

The heart foundation is an organisation that helps raise money for Australian people, to help with the treatment of heart related problems. They also raise money for research to help in heart disease prevention and better care for those with heart disease. The heart foundations funding so far has been from the 82% of Australians that have donated or participated in raise money for heart disease event.

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25 walks

Certificate $5 Heart Foundation merchandise voucher

50 walks

Certificate $10 Heart Foundation merchandise voucher

100 walks

Certificate Commemorative Heart Foundation Walking 100 Walks pin $15 Heart Foundation merchandise voucher

200 walks

Certificate Commemorative Heart Foundation Walking 200 Walks pin $20 Heart Foundation merchandise voucher

500 walks

Certificate Commemorative Heart Foundation Walking 500 Walks pin $25 Heart Foundation merchandise voucher

1000 walks

Certificate Commemorative Heart Foundation Walking 1000 Walks pin 1000 Walks Club member polo shirt

What Townsville is doing to help?

Townsville people are grouping together with the heart foundation and are hosting walking group events to help raise money to help with heart foundation research. They have already organised a few groups in Townsville.

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Email: walking@heartfoundation.org.au Number: 1300-362-787 Websites: https://walking.heartfoundation.org.au/ https://www.heartfoundation.org.au/

Author: (P.G October 2018 | Acknowledgments: http://activeinparks.org

NEW STORES IN TOWNSVILLE New stores and food venues

SILLY SOLLY’S TOWNSVILLE: There are a fantastic variety of new and upcoming stores open/opening in Townsville. One of the most recent stores that has opened is Silly Solly’s and the tagline states nothing over $5. They have a large selection of items which are at the $5 mark and have opened the mega store at domain central.

You can buy a lot of different assortment of items such as dog foods, dog beds, shampoo, conditioner, cleaning products, clothing items, books, dvd’s, bedding items, school equipment and even sweets all items are under $5 which makes this a number one spot for all your discount needs.

H&M stocks Kids and adult clothing in both the female and male variety. They have print play clothing, pop heat clothing, summer clothing, boho blooms, the look of now, DIY style, kids and teens clothing , and mens wear. Check out their large selection today.

JOYCE MAYNE: Joyce mayne is a new store opened in Domain Central. It is a large electrical and house hold appliance store with a huge variety of both electrical/appliance needs. With a large range of top trusted brands of equipment.

Joyce Mayne sell a lot of great items including mobile phones, computers, gaming console, tv’s, coffee machines, fridge’s, washing machines, dryers, shaving equipment, vacuum cleaners they also sell items that would be largely used for in the home like chairs, beds, bedding, tables, cupboards, lights and fans.

H&M: H&M is a new retail clothing store which has opened its doors in Stocklands Townsville. They sell a large selection of affordable clothing. They have opened a mega store in stocklands and is a good spot to search for all your clothing needs.

CHEFS CAFE & CARVERY: The newly added takeaway and catering venue in Townsville has a wide variety of foods for breakfast lunch and dinner and even have a selection of deserts to enjoy.

They are located on the Corner of Sturt St & Stanley St Townsville, Queensland.

They sell a beef chorizo penne noodle dish, pork roast sandwich, crumbed steak, chicken schnitzel, chocolate slice, raspberry yoghurt cake, carrot cake and more chefs

Author: (P.G 2018| Acknowledgments: Mandalaybay.com, https://www.dimmi.com.au and palm house.

cafe is a great place to take family and friends for a day out and to try some of the fantastic foods available at chefs café and cavery.

BRIDGE WATER OASIS: Bridge water oasis is a new restaurant opening October 2018, on Palmer Street will be a great place to hold functions and events and a great place to take loved ones with a fantastic view of castle hill and even Melton hill, and will be Townsville’s new waterfront restaurant and bar.

The menu has been carefully crafted where local seasonal produce and high quality authentic ingredients come together to form a diverse modern flavour focused dining experience. They will also have a fully stocked bar available for all the beverage needs.

THE PALM HOUSE: The Palm House restaurant recently opened in Townsville and they are located Sir Leslie Thiess Drive, Townsville City.

They will have variety of foods and are considered a buffet restaurant they will also be serving a made to order style of food. With both indoor and outdoor dining were guests can enjoy their freshly made food and drinks with fresh ingredients. The palm house also has an outside infinity pool in the shade of their Palm Garden.

Featuring buffet-style dining, live cooking stations serving made-to-order meals, a show kitchen and an abundance of mouth-watering, locally sourced produce, The Palm House caters for any appetite, small or large.

With seating for up to 340 people, guests can choose from indoor dining set in an open and relaxed atmosphere, or enjoy a meal outside by the infinity pool in the shade of our palm garden. An extensive, everevolving menu includes a hot and cold breakfast buffet, fresh local seafood, prime meat and poultry from Queensland’s premium stockyards, international culinary delights from Asia, the Pacific and beyond, as well as fresh fruit, salads and vegetables sourced from the sundrenched farms and orchards of North Queensland.

Buffet-style dining with the freshest local produce opens for breakfast & dinner. A mixture of Indoor air-conditioning and al fresco dinning beside the infinity edge pool, and resort grounds Features live cooking stations serving made-to-order meals

All places listed are fantastic places to go if you live in Townsville or are returning to Townsville. So take the family and friends to enjoy some of the wonderful places that Townsville has to offer.

FUTURE

2019 - 2050

GENERATION-Y VERSUS THE WORKPLACE. Youthful naiveté or the changing times?

The differences between each of the generations has been a topic of interest for as long as people have been comparing themselves to others. Divides between the different generations have developed in many areas of society from the workplace to the technology that we hold in our pockets.

For the purposes of this review we will be examining the three generations most talked about. Baby boomers, Generation X and Generation Y are the three generations that make up the largest percentage of the workforce which qualifies them as our focus for review at the current moment. This is done in acknowledgement that Generation Z is firmly established at this point and that members of the Silent generation still remain in the workforce. Regardless of this, each generation was subject to drastic changes in societal and economical values.

Baby boomers: 1940’s to 1960’s characterised as the generation that existed following World War 2 in a time where emphasis was placed on family development and job security.

Gen X: 1960’s to 1980’s: Following the age of the Baby boom era, this era was defined by the decline in parental presence in the upbringing of the youth and the rise of music such as punk, rock and metal. This generation was described as cynical and lazy and as such was dubbed the MTV era.

Gen Y/ Millennials: 1980’s to 1999/2000’s: Holding similarities to their predecessors in the sense that members of this generation are viewed as lazy and unfocused Millennials were raised in an era of technological and social expansion.

We all know the basics of this argument; that the elderly are perceived to be deficit in their technological capabilities whilst the younger generation is described as entitled; wanting more for less and don’t conform to the traditions set for them. In any business structure these characteristics have defined a movement in within the job market. The speed in which this movement has occurred however appears to have caused difficulties and divides to occur between, not only between the workers of different age brackets but also with the nature of the work required of both employers and employees. This brought to light, and continues to do today, differences in competencies between generations.

Since 1985 Windows has released over thirteen Operating Systems for home computers, excluding server services and mobile device software’s, with, at most, seven years in between each new release. The Operating System that held that duration was the original Windows 1 the average length following that being between two to three years between new releases.

Beyond the need for hardware maintenence and interface there lies the never ending stream of software developments that need to be understood, each one offering a more efficient means of completing work needs. All the while the pre-established workers within industries that they’ve known for decades are having to cope with a younger generation that possesses natural compentencies with this new technology. Putting it all together it becomes understandable how the president of a company raised within the baby boomer era might view this as nothing less than a corporate invasion.

However, juxtaposed to how older generations learnt to navigate the fundamentals of life before coping with technology are the younger generation learning to navigate life fundamentals alongside the rising technological culture.

The argument that the values of the younger generations are flippant and based in wanting more for less commonly pose the members of Gen- Y as lazy or lacking in substantial work ethic. The increase in entertainment media and technology could even substantiate these claims to some degree. However, growing up in an era of increased interconnectivity and technology has expanded the scope of what Gen-Y’s see when they look at how their lives fit into society.

with only the knowledge from a bygone era passed down to them by the very people who label them to do so.

Those born from generation X attempted to raise their families in a manner that did not reflect or make the same mistakes their parents did. In doing so creating a generation of people who are fundamentally disconnected from those that came before and whose parents do not fully understand the changing cultural nature that technology has induced.

Whereas workplaces were fundamentally tied into ones social life before the advent of telecommunication technology due to the hours spent working. An office space was much more of a community to previous generations than it is to Millennials. This isn’t to say that acquaintances or friendships cannot flow into or from work relations but rather that proximity is no longer a requirement for long term relationships to be maintained outside of work. This has split the priorities of Millennials as a substantial portion of their lives now exists outside of their work life which displays itself in how they communicate within work spaces.

Compared to when an individual’s ability to be listened too was connected to how long they had been within any given significant position in life Gen Y’s circumnavigate that instantly with the use of mobile phones. The ability to voice their thoughts emotions and opinions to anonymous and familial groups within minutes has, somewhat justifiably, conditioned Millennials to having their voices heard. In this sense, the air of entitlement that everyone sees when looking at younger members of any industry be attributed to

So how does this translate into an office space for example?

Well, many people have pointed at the participation medals that have become a common reward in schools and how in “the real world” there are no such rewards and that Millennials do not understand what it means to truly achieve anything. However, similar to how the workspaces of yesteryear functioned differently in how they affected our social lives so too can they be seen as functioning differently in terms of achievements. A higher position within an organisation and the lucrative rewards this entails is what is commonly associated with success and achievement within an office space. In the same manner, not progressing up the work ladder is attributed to underachievement.

What would it mean then if there was an employee who was lower on the ladder than his peers but possessed more knowledge than them in regards to digital technology?

the culture of connectivity that they’ve been raised in.

The world as wider entity was veiwed as holiday destinations or exotic locations to be fantasied about whilst people budgeted for their living expenses in Australia. Whislt poople still do this due to the exotic nature of traveling overseas modern times see those locations being apart of the lives people living In countries like Australia on a more casual basis. To some, especially Australians, the cultures of the world are as apart of their lives as the buildings around them are.

Is this a bad thing though? An ill omen indicating the decline of humanities ability to properly cope with the realities of society perhaps? Well, the way in which newer generations could conceivably cause that is another story but within the context of this conversation; no, not really.

There have been positions created and offered to employees in the past that possessed specialized technical skills in the past. These positions then turned into whole departments for groups of people before whole companies were developed based around people with these skills.

Skills that were reserved for professionals and the technological elite and are now baseline requirements for most workplaces. With these industries existing next to business still out of sync with technology the measure for value and potential achievement cannot be defined the same as they were a decade ago. Millennials and now Generation Z will be the ones to define what success looks like and its requirements in years to come. Maybe, with that In mind, looking at what the young person in your employ could one day be would be more prudent than looking at what they aren’t at this very moment.

Generation Y members have been raised to view the world and all of its social intricacies differently. They have been cursed with facing the technological unknown of the future Author: (J,M)10/18 | Acknowledgments:The History of Windows Operating Systems and Millennials in the workplace: not as different as you think

URBAN FOCUS Redefining Townsville’s CBD

Townsville 2020 is the focus of improving the city’s economy, benefiting the local community and attracting tourism to the region. Projects such as the Stadium Precinct, Central Park and Dean St concept plan and Townsville Strand Crystal Lagoon are all geared towards the 2020 vision, however many of the city’s key leaders believe that this is only the start and that a reactivation of the CBD is an essential key to connect these projects and move the city’s potential further into the future.

It’s no secret to the people of Townsville that the Central Business District has seen better days. Along Flinders St it can be noted that there are a number of buildings, commerical and retail, not in use. The imagery of being a rundown centre has not inspired many to re-new their leases or bring in fresh business. However a change is on its way and a fresh ambience of positivity, revitalisation and new opportunities for its future. With many of the 2020 projects underway, confidence from business and residents has improved.

As the stadium project has broken ground, a suggestion has been made by the City Image Advisory Committee that as a short term solution to simply give these buildings a lick of paint. Their aim is to create a hub of energy and vibrancy to improve the visual aspect of the buildings. This is in the hope that any business wishing to venture into the city won’t be put off by their run down appearance. There is concern that when the stadium is completed and only months away from the first game, that it will be a rush to have the CBD looking presentable.

IGNITING THE CBD REVITALISATION Many of the Townsville City Councils’ CBD Masterplan has come to fruition: Flinders St: 2011 Flinders St was open to traffic creating a connecting thoroughfare from Flinders St west to east.

420 on Flinders St: This redevelopment of 16 storey commercial space and 234 onsite parking completed in 2013. It is currently occupied by Ergon Energy and Alt Brew Coffee is on the ground floor.

Verde Tower 445 Flinders St: Completed in 2013, it is 12 levels high and is a mix of ground floor retail, parking and office accommodation. 90% is occupied by Queensland State Government.

Central: The mixed residential, retail and commercial development links Flinders St west with Ross Creek.

Flinders St Mall Revitalisation

Author: L.B 10/2018 Acknowledgement: BD Mag.com.au & Townsville City Council

The changes to the CBD are not just the redevelopment of commercial space, a new way to dine and fresh look at retail has also been introduced to the CBD: City Lane: A welcoming laneway designed to give you a unique dining experience with a boutique style. Resturants such as Donna Bionda for the Italian food lover, Sakana for fresh sushi and sake and the Taphouse to name a few.

City Arcade: Strolling through this arcade you will find your shopping essentials such as Woolworths, Australia Post and Queensland Credit Union. It also features a mix of health & beauty, travel and cafès.

City Lane/City Arcade also offers 2hrs free parking with the inclusion of 100+ new carparks.

The Waterfront redefining the CBD

For the community it will offer a 5.9km Promenade, bikeways and bridges connecting Ross Creek, the CBD and The Strand. Offering a mix of lifestyle choices of recreation, culture, residential and commercial business for urban living.

The Waterfront project is a catalyst project for the revitalisation of the Townsville City Centre. An evolution which will deliver strong economic growth which will benefit the region as a whole. The area is set to be transformed, large public spaces, housing and opportunities for maritime, tourism, commercial and business use.

IS THIS URBAN FOCUS ENOUGH? City Lane changing the CBD THE NEXT PHASE The next phase will see the The Waterfront Development taking shape. The Waterfront is considered to be a once-ina-generation project to transform the heart of Townsville’s CBD. It’s been described as a lively urban destination, city meets nature, where it will be interconnected through vibrant and active experiences anchored by a focus on the water’s edge.

For some people in our community a feeling of being let down by our city planners and sub commitees, has erased the positive expectations these projects had at first brought.

The Waterfront Development is a long term project spread out over many years and it is hard for people to focus on such a long term future. With the Stadium coming to an end in 2020, there is an urgent feeling of unfinshed business in the CBD. Is the solution to do a quick fix and urge owners of these empty commercial spaces to spruce them up with some paint and a general clean or should those making these suggestions focus on the real issues.

Author: L.B 10/2018 Acknowledgement: BD Mag.com.au & Townsville City Council

TOWNSVILLE PARK UPGRADES Bringing life to old parks The Townsville City Council is currently choosing parks around Townsville that are a little outdated, and upgrading them with new facilities, playgrounds and activities.

Charles Moroney layout

The Corcoran Park in Hermit Park, off of Queens road has recently been redesigned, with more parks to come. Mayor Jenny Hill has said that a further $41 million will be invested on parts and open spaces across Townsville and Thuringowa.

Charles Moroney Park The Charles Moroney park is located in Kelso, behind the Kelso State School. Gower street, Gladys street and Hammond way run along side the park.

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Playground Upgrade New Pump Track New Teen Play Area New Fitness Course Sports Coutrs Upgrade Upgraded Dog Off-leash Area New Multi-sports Field Upgraded Ruby League Fields Upgraded Soccor Fields Car Park & New Pump House

The Council held community consultations during July 2018, to allow the community to see the proposed concept, and give feedback to the experts about the final design of Charles Moroney Park.

The construction commenced in September this year.

D.C October 2018

Heatley Park The Heatley park is ready for upgrades and is centrally located in Heatley. It sits along Fulham road, across from the Heatley Secondary College.

The park currently has a remote controlled car track, tennis courts and sporting fields. The Western Suburbs Tennis club is also located here along with the Heatley Community centre. Long Tan Memorial Pool is on the edge of the park, along Fulham Road and Lindeman Ave. The fitness course is designed in a similar way to the “Ninja Warrior” series, albeit less extreme. This could be used as a test of your fitness or compete with friends!

A Pump track is an off-road track consisting of banked turns and repetitive waves in the track, designed to riders “pumping” their bike up and down, to create momentum with up and down body movements.

New Park Features: 1. Reburbished remote controlled car track 2. Community Centre improvement 3. New playground 4. New modular pump track 5. New fitness course 6. Canine obedience field 7. Touch football field 8. Rugby league field 9. New irrigation water supply and pump house 10. New picnic facilities and garden trail

They also plan to additional shelters, seating, irrigation, landscaping and drainage.

Google Maps https://www.townsville.qld.gov.au/building-planning-andprojects/council-projects

AUSTRALIA AND TOWNSVILLE, 2050 What To Expect Moving Forward

Evidently this month's edition of the Townsville 'Zine has it's focus set on the past, present and future of Townsville. In this specific article I'll be focusing on the latter, albeit in an aggrandized fashion. To clarify, the year 2020 is thrown around a lot in governmental discussions around the world, serving as a sort of inferred deadline in regards to milestones to be set by a country in the form of social, economic and/or technological advancements.

Australia is not absolved from this either, introducing a "digital continuity 2020" policy in 2011 that is still underway today. The policy aims to set aside large sub-sections of government data as purely digital data, reducing paper stockpiles and increasing ease of access/transference. As boring as this may sound, it's important that governments create public deadlines for themselves to create accountability. If not for these deadlines, governments could extend any projects indefinitely, funelling in project funds whilst not benefiting society. And this could all be done in private. Accountability with these projects is a fundamental element of government coexisting with society as a whole.

These deadlines are usually in a range where the government can make accurate estimations as to the socio-

economic situation leading up to the deadline, so most aren't that far away. Which is where we come in, looking even further. This leaves us somewhat less equipped with accurate estimations than we'd like, but on rare occassions even governments take long shots with these things.

Australia itself has had a "long-term sustainability plan" in place since 2015 aiming to- you guessed it, sustain The Great Barrier reef. So at least our 2050 target isn't completely out of the norm.

In order for us to be as accurate as possible in our estimations of Townsville's future we're going to need to know the events leading up to it. The closer the events are to our current time, the more relevant they are, the easier they are to estimate.

Automation Automated systems replacing manual labour are one of those technological shifts very close to our time, so much so that it can be seen today.

However, this is a trend that will only continue to grow with time.

(continued) The BBC has cited 800 million as the number of jobs that will be lost by 2030 alone. If we follow a perpetual pattern we can estimate that by 2050 this figure could triple; That would nearly be two and a half billion jobs lost to automation.

Is automation, in this instance, a bad thing however? Unlikely. Even though the initial unemployment will negatively impact people and their families at first, there has to be a threshold.

Eventually the unemployment caused by automation will have effected so many that the government cannot reasonably expect everyone to find work.

There will obviously be quite a bit of civil unrest. It is very likely that we will then see reforms in government to institute some form of global welfare. Those not working will recieve payments to allow for reasonable living expenses whilst those that are working could recieve a boost to their payments to encourage the retaining of jobs to avoid

workers from preferring the unemployment welfare they could be entitled to.

Society could take quite a strange turn from here. Jobs could become something only the most highly educated can attain and the pay will reflect that. We can't be certain however. Governments will introduce new reforms and legislature until everything stabilizes in one way or another.

A local example of semi-automation already taking place within Townsville itself are the countless self-serve registers that we can all see in supermarkets, fast food outlets and retail stores. With time these will be the only option for checking out of certain stores.

Employed positions may only consist of managers and mechanics for repairs/maintenance. Even janitorial positions may be replaced but it's uncertain. And at the end of the day, that's what the future will ultimately be- uncertain.

Although, knowing what changes to look for so that we can adapt smoothly can obviously benefit all of us. Not all of these changes are going to be difficult to adapt to however. After all, automation is meant to make things easier for us as humans- That’s the idea anyway. One of those things happens to be power. And by power I mean the electrical zappy type and not the Genghis Khan stabby type. Now don’t be too upset you would-be warlords, this is a good thing. The Energy Change Institute and the Australian National University have cited the 2030-2039 as the years where Australia reaches 100% renewable energy efficiency. This is ultimately healthier for the environment, healthier for your wallet and allows us to reserve what little fossil fuels remain.

So, 2050, the environment is becoming healthier due to renewable energy, there’s too many of us on the planet, space is filled with Teslas and those pesky robots took all our jobs. What now? Simply put, change. Not the normal type of change either. We’re heading for immense milestones a lot sooner than we might be comfortable with. Space exploration is going be pushed as the earth struggles more and more with it’s rising population and with the major

improvements of medicine every day, nothing is really threatening to bring the number down. A lot of us will have access to virtual worlds that may be preferrable over real life a lot of the time and with no job schedule to keep some of us locked into any sort responsible schedule, that could be a bad thing.

It’s going to be a turbulent time, there’s no sugar coating it.

With no mainstream work, no pollution and no health scares, the perpetual growth of technology will increase even more so yearly than it already does.

Townsville, 2050 See you soon!

This description makes 2050 sound like a golden age. For Townsville it will be. For Australia as a whole even. We’re one of the only countries with so much open landmass, we have room to grow. Cities like Melbourne, Sydney and Brisbane might groan under their own weight somewhat. Townsville won’t, however. By 2025 Townsville is likely to be the size that Brisbane is now. By then however, we would have had time to adapt to the changing times and can structure our growing city structure and general infrastructure around it in the coming years. The Sydney Morning Herald and The Independent (UK) have both stated that China and India will overtake the U.S. in terms of economy, infrastructure and in turn- military dominance.

This is a fitting contrast between Townsville as the smaller area overtaking the larger cities for the aforementioned adaptation process that we will have access to in our growing infrastructure. Australia will benefit from it’s open space, especially in terms of solar farms, whereas in turn Townsville will benefit from the traffic through the country due to it’s growing area. Long story short, it’s looking good for us in 2050. Bad for everyone else. I suppose in a nihilistic sort of way, that’s sort of a win.

Author: J.V Sources: National Archives of Australia, Australian Government (department of the environment and energy), futuretimeline.com

THE FUTURE OF THE STRAND What’s next for Townsville’s Iconic Strand Park.

Townsville Strand Park is a 2.2km stretch of world class beach front that has been a part of Townsville’s history since the city was founded in the mid 19th century. The current foreshore was opened in 1999 after the foreshore was severely damaged by the effects of tropical cyclone Sid in January of 1998 which led to the Townsville city council along with state and federal governments working together to fund the estimated 30 million dollars needed for the redevelopment.

An estimated 80,000 people turned out to the opening weekend which included numerous events including a fireworks display and a sky show.

Since its redevelopment in 1999 The Strand Park has become a major drawcard for the city of Townsville helping to attract 130,000 visitors to the city annualy. The Strand has become a focus of major community events, hosting events such as the 2000 Sydney Olympics torch relay and the Anzac Day parade which attracted over 20,000 people in 2009.

The Strand Park has been a major asset to the people of Townsville providing a major economic boost to the city, it is credited with luring $250 million of investment to the city.

Despite being a controversial project at the time it was built, seeing the incredible economic contribution as well as the impact the Strand has had on the Townsville lifestyle it’s hard to argue the Strand has been anything other than a massive success for Townsville. The Townsville City Council has earmarked the Strand as a priority development area (PDA) the purpose of the PDA is to streamline the planning process as part of their 2020 development strategy. The Townsville2020 master plan sets out a plan for the development of some of Townsville’s best public assets such as Riverway Waterpark, Flinders Street, Castle Hill, Townsville Stadium Precinct and the redevelopment of Stand Park. All of the proposed projects in Townsville2020 have a major focus on boosting the local economy, attracting tourists and providing a better lifestyle for Townsville locals.

The key project for the Strand is the proposed Crystal lagoon, The Townsville Strand Crystal Lagoon will be the largest manmade pool in northern Australia providing the opportunity to swim all year round in Townsville’s most idyllic location.

Early plans for the Crystal lagoon location.

A major hurdle Councils have faced in the past when it comes to public access lagoons is the cost of construction, maintenance and water consumption. With the advancement in lagoon technology it has significantly reduced the costs of constructing and maintaining these large lagoons.

Townsville City Council has partnered with Crystal Lagoons to develop the Strand Lagoon due to the sustainable technology developed and patented by Crystal Lagoons which has a number of advantages over other lagoon developers, the most important advantages offered by Crystal Lagoons technology are its low construction and maintenance costs, the use of any type of water source, and its low water consumption.

Crystal Lagoons use 30 times less water than a typical 18hole golf course, 50 percent less water than a park of the same size, and up to 100 times fewer chemicals and 50 times less energy than conventional swimming pool systems.

A Crystal Lagoon similar to the one purposed for the Strand

The council’s 2018-19 Budget included about $900,000 for a study to assess the viability of the proposal. Townsville Mayor Jenny Hill says the council wouldn’t have any troubles constructing the lagoon in or around 2020.

The current strand Park in 2018.

The Strand already supports social, cultural and recreational activities such as community markets/events, sailing , swimming and running along the waterfront walkways. The addition of a substantial Lagoon would be a major driver of private investment in other areas along the foreshore.

Resturants, cafes and new residential developments which would add millions of dollars to the local economy as well as adding value to the already established restuarants, hotels and other real estate in the surrounding area.

All of the projects in the Townsville2020 masterplan have the potentenial to help transform Townsville from a big regional town into a modern cit. The 2 major projects are the Stadium precinct and the Strand Lagoon. With the stadium already under construction, the city’s council can focus more resources on the planning and approval of the Crystal Lagoon which is a crucial project in making The Strand even more popular with locals and tourists and to drive further develpment of the city. The 6ha Lagoon will play a major roll in shaping Townsvilles image as a Tourism destination in the future.

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130,000 visitors to the city annually

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Construction could begin early 2020

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Largest man made Lagoon in Australia

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Largest man made Lagoon in Australia

Author: W.H October 2018 | Acknowledgments: www.townsville.qld.gov.au/2020/projects, www.crystal-lagoons.com

RECIPES

WW1 TRENCH CAKE Tradional cake that was sent to soldiers in the trenches

READY IN: Cooking time 60mins (approx.)

SERVES: 4

METHOD

INGREDIENTS

2. Mix flour and cocoa into a medium size mixing bowl

½ lb flour 4 oz margarine

1. Preheat oven 180°C

3. Using a fork rub in margarine to the flour/cocoa mix

1 teaspoon vinegar ¼ pint of milk

4. In a cup add milk, vinegar and baking soda and quickly add to the marg/flour/cocoa mix

3 oz brown sugar 3 oz cleaned currants

5. Add sugar, ginger, nutmeg, lemon rind and dried fruit. Combine until evenly mixed

2 teaspoon cocoa ½ teaspoon baking soda

6. Pour batter into a greased small cake pan and bake for an hour (approx)

¼ teaspoon nutmeg ¼ teaspoon ginger 1 teaspoon of grated lemon rind

This was the official recipe released by the government for people to bake a traditional fruit cake. Ingredients were altered as many tradional cake ingredients were scarce during WW1.

7. Once baked leave on cooling rack in pan to cool for 10mins, the take out of cake pan to finish off cooling

The original baking time was longer, so that the cake was drier when it was posted soldiers overseas.

Author: L.B. Acknowledgement: www.telegraph.co.uk

HARD TACK What WW1 soldiers ate on the battlefield

READY IN: Prep time 30mins Cook time 30-40mins

METHOD

SERVES: makes 6 biscuits

1. Pre-heat oven 180°c 2. Place dry ingredients in a large mixing bowl and mix together 3. Make a well in the centre and add water. Mix together until an even dough is formed 4. Turn the dough onto a floured board and knead for a few minutes. Shape dough into a ball and let it rest for ½ an hour 5. Divide the dough into 3 and then roll each one into a 1cm thick sheet 6. Each sheet can then be divided into 2, 9cm by 9cm square biscuits 7. Now make 25 holes in each biscuit. This can be achieved using the thick end of a wooden skewer 8. Place biscuits on a lightly greased baking tray, ensuring there’s at least 2cm between each one 9. Bake on centre shelf for 30mins, then turn oven off and allow biscuits to cool down in oven 10. Once the oven has cooled down, place biscuits on a cooling tray to harden

INGREDIENTS 1 ½ cups self-raising white flour 3 cups self-raising wholemeal flour 5 tablespoons sugar 3 tablespoons milk powder A pinch of salt 1 cup of water EQUIPMENT Large mixing bowl Mixing spoon Board and rolling pin Baking tray Extra flour for rolling out dough

* unlike the soldiers on the battlefield you can add your favourite topping to the biscuit when eating

Author: L.B. Acknowledgement: war memorial website

LEMON POPPY COOKIES Remembrance Day

READY IN: Prep time 15mins Cook time 12mins SERVES: Makes 9 large & 9 small INGREDIENTS ½ cup butter, softened ¾ cup icing sugar 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 ½ tablespoons finely grated lemon zest 2 tablespoons lemon juice 1 tablespoon poppy seeds 2 cups flour, plus more for rolling the dough ½ teaspoon salt

METHOD 1. Beat butter, sugar, vanilla, lemon zest and juice until combined. Beat in flour, salt and poppy seeds. Form dough into a ball, wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate until firm ( at least 2hrs ) 2. Preheat oven 180°c 3. Turn dough out onto lightly floured surface and roll out to ¼ inch thickness. Using a large and small flower shape cookie cutter, cut out 9 small & 9 large cookies 4. Transfer to a baking tray and refrigerate for 30 mins 5. Bake until the edges just start to brown, 10-12 mins. Remove from oven and cool completely before decorating.

DECORATE COOKIES

DECORATING THE COOKIES 4 cups icing sugar 2 tablespoons lemon juice Red and black food colouring

1. Mix icing sugar and lemon juice until smooth, using a ¼ of the mix for black icing and the rest for the red icing.

2. Trace an outline around the cookies using the red icing. Pipe a dot of icing into each petal and feather to cover each petal.

3. Place a black dot in the middle of flower once the red icing has set. *decorating the cookies can be a fun activity with kids

Author: L.B 10/18 Acknowledgement: theeasymeal.com

NO BAKE MANGO & GINGER CHEESECAKE Chilled easy cheesecake

Prep Time: 30mins Chill Time Overnight SERVES: 10

METHOD Base 1. Crush or blitz biscuits to crumb & stir in melted

butter 2. Press into 22cm spring form tin & chill.

Filling

INGREDIENTS 3 Large mangoes (2 peeled , chopped & pureed, 1 thinly sliced for decoration)

Base 150g Gingersnap biscuits 100g Butter (melted) Filling 4 ½ tsp Gelatine powder & ½ of pureed mango ½ cup water 2 Blocks Philedelphia cream cheese 2/3 cup Caster sugar 300ml Thickened cream Mango Jelly Topping ¾ tsp Gelatine powder & ½ of pureed mango ¼ cup Water & 1tbs lemon juice

Author: (RE 04/10/2018) Photo : cakecrumbsbeachsand.com

1. Place water in bowl sprinkle over gelatine Microwave on high for 10 seconds stir & repeat. Stir to dissolve Set aside to cool.

2. Place Philly, sugar, cream, ½ mango puree & dissolved gelatine into food processor & blend till smooth.

3. Pour over biscuit base, chill.

Topping 1. Pour water in bowl, sprinkle over gelatine.

Microwave on high for10 seconds, stir & repeat. Stir to dissolve, set aside to cool.

2. Add remaining ½ of mango puree & lemon juice to dissolved gelatine, whisk until smooth.

3. Pour over cheesecake, refrigerate overnight.

4. Arrange mango slices over top of Jelly to serve

NO SUGAR STRAWBERRY COCONUT SLICE Healthy lunchbox snack

READY IN: 35mins SERVES: 12

METHOD 1.

Preheat oven to180° , grease flat oven tray

INGREDIENTS

2.

Beat butter & sweetener until creamy add egg & flour mix well. Press into baking tray.

3.

Place strawberries & sweetener into bowl, microwave on high for 2 mins, mix well & gently crush berries to make like jam.

1 Egg, beaten

4.

Spread berry jam over base.

1 ¼ cups Flour

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In another bowl, beat sweetener & eggs until fluffy, mix in coconut.

500g Strawberries

6.

Spread over the top of jam.

¼ cup Sweetener powder

7.

Bake 15 mins till top is golden.

Base 130g Butter ¼ cup Sweetener powder

Jam

Summary Topping 2 Eggs beaten ¼ cup Sweetener powder 1 ½ cups Dessicated coconut

Author: (R.E. and 10/18) | Acknowledgments: Photo Soar Collective

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Low calorie version of an on old recipie Can be frozen in portions for lunchbox

QUICK SHEPHERD’S PIE Fast family favourite

READY IN: 20mins SERVES: 6 INGREDIENTS 500g Beef Mince 250g Bacon 1 Large onion 250g Frozen Veggies( eg;peas, corn, carrots) 1 pkt Maggi Beef Stroganoff 150ml Water 4 Large potatoes 250g Grated tasty cheese

METHOD 1. Brown mince & chopped onion & bacon in large frypan.

2. Add Maggi packet & water.

3. Add veggies & cook for 5 mins.

4. Peel & cube potatoes place in saucepan with enough water to cover then boil rapidly for 10mins.

5. Preheat grill on high.

6. Drain & mash potato.

7. Place mince mix into baking dish top with potato.

8. Sprinkle top with cheese.

9. Place under hot grill to melt & brown cheese .

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Author: (Your Initials R.E. 10/18) | Acknowledgments: Photo Taste

Freeze for easy reheatable meals Large amounts easily made Great portion size

TIPS & TRICKS

TIPS & TRICKS Mixed Bag 1.

Got a job where you’ve always got greasy, grimy hands? Instead of expensive degreasers use a small amount of olive oil, half a teaspoon of sugar and rub your hands together. Run hands under warm water and dry.

2.

Before you put your child’s artwork on the wall or fridge, give it a quick spray with hairspray. It willstop the paint from getting damaged.

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If you want to make cheap confetti for party table decorations or to fill balloons, use a hole punch on old wrapping paper or junk mail the kids will love helping

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When you’re washing your face at night, utilise the returning trend for hair scrunchies and put one on each forearm. The scrunchies stop water from trickling down your arms.

10. Save time and money by getting your flu shot from your chemist! Selected Chemist Warehouse stores offer the service for just $10.99 11. If you want your linen to be snowy white, just add a few teaspoons of bicarbonate of soda to the washing powder when you wash them.

12. You can clean a wooden chopping board by covering it in salt and rubbing it with half a lemon. The acidity will get rid of any marks and germs.

13. To maintain moisture when cooking corn on the cob, wrap the corn in wet paper towel and cook in the microwave.

14. If you wash your shower curtain with salt water when you first buy it, it will never mould.

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If you spill red wine on the carpet or your clothing, immediately pour some soda water onto the stain, then clean it off. The bubbles help remove the stain.

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Are your kids complaining that they’re bored? Make an ‘I’m bored’jar! Take an old jar and fill it with things to do such as baking a cake, taking the dog for a walk or watching a movie. When they complain, just ask them to take a piece of paper from the jar!

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Want homemade pizza dough but don’t have much time? Mix together 1 cup of Greek yoghurt and 1 cup of self-raising flour. That’s it!

7.

Having trouble sleeping? Forget sleeping pills, just get some lavender oil! This oil helps relax you and is perfect to calm you down before bed.

8.

Struggling to save money for Christmas? During the year I like to take every $5 note I get and put it in a shoe box. By the end of the year I have an extra stash of money to spend on the kids’ stockings!

Author SD October Acknowledgement Take 5 Magazines

TIPS & TRICKS - BUDGETING Working within your means to have a better lifestyle!

Budgeting for your lifestyle is an important task that no-one likes to do. However with the right budget and a few rules on spending, anyone can live within their means. No matter what your income – be it $20,000 or $100,000 per year, anybody is able to budget to have a better lifestyle.

That being said it is harder for a lower income person/family to have the same life as a medium and higher income person/family. The premise is still the same with budgeting and doesn’t treat the individuals differently. It’s all down to what is spent versus what is saved. Many people put spending (bills, rent/mortgage, food, daily cost of living) ahead of savings - though savings are just as important and vital to living. It’s well known that you should pay your bills before you get to spend, however with this mindset you tend to miss out on life and end up not wanting to trim down your expenses so that you can have those savings and go do the activities you want to do.

The easiest way to deal with budgeting is to have separate bank accounts for each kind of budget. Its common that people only have one bank account and an all-in-one budget. Struggling to make ends meet and have savings at the end of the pay week. We aren’t taught in school, and many parents do not teach their children proper budgeting.

It’s a lack of education that creates certain stereotypes and understandings of budgeting.

Firstly, break your budget into smaller budgets. This makes the overall budget easier to manage in the long term. The smaller budgets help manage and maintain over the short term, this way they can change as life does. It is easier to change smaller budgets than one larger budget.

Author: AD 10/18 | Acknowledgments:

Start with a spreadsheet creation program such as Excel.

Or you can do it with an old fashioned ledger and pencil.

Make a few tabs and set them up each with a table, label the tabs – Savings, Spendings. Add more tabs per goals you have, such as a holiday, term deposit etc. Give yourself new tabs when you have new budgets to aim for. Determine what time frame you want to budget for – monthly, fortnightly, weekly. Try to budget according to when you get paid.

Create the table with the item you have to pay for/save for in column 1, spendings in column 2, incoming cash in column 3 and total in column 4. It should look similar to the table below: Bills Budget – Fornightly Item Spending Wages Electricity $50.00 Phone $20.00 Medical $38.50 Rent $150.00 Fuel $20.00

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Total $350.00 $300 $280 $241.50 $91.50 $61.50

You can keep a running total or do an end total. Depending on your preferences. Only put in the amount of your pay that will be put into the account as your incoming. Note the end total in blue, this is the money you have leftover after paying the bills. Keep it there, with time you will build up a small “buffer” zone and not have to worry about your bills as much. This is recommended as there can be times where something unbudgeted happens – car breaks down, pipe

bursts, or replacing old household items (couch, tv, microwave, bed, fridge, etc).

Have two bills budgets, the one before deals with the living expenses for the fortnight. What about the yearly bills though? There will be yearly expenses – Car Expenses (services, wheels, steering, registration, licence, CTP, misc), Insurance (car, home and contents, etc). Figure out your yearly spendings for these items, then break it down into small manageable payments into a separate account (and spreadsheet tab) that you can access only if you need to pay one of those bills. Within two years you should never have to worry about paying for those bills again, as you will be ahead on your payments. If you do not overspend or access the account for other means.

The same can be applied to a savings budget. If you cannot save easily – then take the bills budget Total leftover at the end of the time period and put that into your savings. The best way to save is to take 10% of your income and put it directly into the savings budget. Leave it until you have enough to start your first term deposit and open a term deposit with a new tab as well. The new tab is needed as some term deposits allow a percentage to be taken out prior to maturing and have the ability to add deposits.

Savings can also be used in times of great need as mentioned before. After all savings are meant for the future.

As for the other Budgets you can have – you can transfer money accordingly as you need to.

If you find you want to change your spending habits here are some tips to help: 1. STOP. Think about your purchase, is it necessary? Is it in your budget? Do you need it or just want it because its there? Can you layby it instead? If you answer with I need this new top now but have 50 tops already at home, are you sure you need it? Actively make a decision, if you cannot make the choice now then you do not need it.

2. If you really need it, do you need it now? Can you wait and save? Alternatively can you layby it instead? Layby is a great way to get what you want if you don’t need it now.

There are alternative buy now pay later options such as Afterpay – however note that you still need to pay even if you get the product now. Laybying is a great way to get the gratification you are after, you will walk away saying “I own this” instead of “I still have to pay this off.

3. Carry a small amount of cash instead of your card, leaving your card at home. With mobile technology enabling us to use and access payments immediately, take the apps off your phone and turn off internet while out. The old premise – out of sight, out of mind. DO NOT do this with large amounts of cash – the risk of misplacing or being robbed increases. It’s recommended to limit yourself to under $100.

4. Keep a change jar, pay with cash when you can and put the coins (any kind, or specifically the gold/silver) into the jar.

After 3 months, count the cash, you can have anywhere from a few dollars to fifty dollars saved!

5. Food shopping is a huge money drain. Make a shopping list before you go. Shop once or twice during your pay instead of every few days -you are less tempted to over spend by buying unneccessary products. Buy cheaper brands, you don’t need to “skimp” on every item, but a saving of 50c on just a few items adds up to a few extra dollars you can save!

For goals like holidays, calculate the total cost of the goal (be sure to add a little extra if you are not sure). Count the week/fortnight/month payment dates you have leading up to when your goal (aka, holiday) will need payments being made. Take the goal number and divide by the payments leading up to number. The end result will be the amount you need to set aside each payment to achieve your goal. If its not attainable within your current budget – then you need to rethink your spending habits.

In this day and age many people spend without thinking – like an instant reflex with easy access to our bank accounts through wireless technology. Changing your spending habits is not an easy task, you need to have the resolve to make changes in your lifestyle and follow through until the changes become your new habits.

Author: AD 10/18 | Acknowledgments:

6. Decrease your spendings, ask yourself the hard questions before committing . Do you need that $150 phone plan, can you live on the $30 plan? Is it really hot enough to use the airconditioner or can you have a cold bath instead to cool off? Think outside the box and re-use items instead of buying brand new.

7. Other ways to decrease bills are helpful too. Check your electrical, car and insurance bills regularly and get quotes to see if you are paying too much. For electrical you can find ways to reduce electrical use around the house. Such as, not in use, turn it off, get a powerboard with individual on and off switched for devices you use often and unplug all the electrical items you do not use often.

8. Reuse, recycle and think outside the box and sell old unwanted items. Making a little cash back can help to buy newer or save!

SPREADSHEET BUDGETING Excel at budgeting

If you do not have the excel program (or similar program), there are budgeting tools provided by the Australian government at https://www.moneysmart.gov.au/tools-andresources/calculators-and-apps - they have a variety of apps to help with all kinds of financial situations that are easy to access, use and save for later use.

There are also other online programs that can help with budgeting. Try looking at your bank’s website, many banks provide free online resources for budgeting, loans, savings and investing. Its also handy to look at other banks and compare your current loans to see if you can save money switching banks. Banks are extremely competitive with constant change, checking them regularly can be the difference of a few hundred dollars saved.

An example budget made with excel is column beside. The income is based on two young adults earning $600/fortnight, living in a rental property. Your budget will be different and not all expenses are covered – it’s recommended to look at the Australian government website above as it has an in depth listing of all the items you would spend and save for.

Please note all costs have been calculated for a year, divided by 26 (the number of fortnights in a year) and rounded up to the next dollar amount.

Author: AD 10/18 | Acknowledgments: https://www.moneysmart.gov.au/tools-and-resources/calculators-and-apps

CHANGING A CAR TYRE Back to basics A flat tyre can happen anywhere. Being a member of a roadside assistance provider is always a good idea but depending on the situation, you may need to do it yourself. If a flat tyre happens while driving, carefully pull over to the side of the road, do not brake abruptly. Try to find the most level and firm ground on the shoulder of the road, turn off the ignition, engage the handbrake and hazard lights and place the car in park (if automatic transmission) and in first gear (if manual transmission). Begin by removing the jack, jack handle, wheel brace and spare tyre from the car.

Spare Tyre

Step 1: Positioning the jack Place the jack under the vehicle (the owner’s manual should be referred to for the correct positioning of the jack). For most modern cars there is a notch behind the front wheel well or in front of the rear wheel well where the jack should be placed. Raise the jack until it takes the weight of the car but does not raise the wheel off the ground.

Wheel Braces

Jacks

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Step 2: Loosening the lug nuts If a hubcap covers the lug nuts remove the hubcap (the flat end of the wheel brace or a large flat head screwdriver can be used to remove the hubcap) and use the wheel brace to loosen the lug nuts by turning counter clockwise. Break the resistance of the nuts by approximately one quarter of a turn but do not remove at this stage.

Step 3: Removing the lug nuts and flat tyre Crank the jack to lift the tyre off the ground ensuring the base of the jack remains flat on the ground.

Remove the lug nuts and flat tyre, put the tyre and lug nuts to one side.

Step 4: Mounting the spare tyre Lift the spare tyre into position on the hub, lining up the lug bolts with the rim. Push the wheel onto the hub until the lug bolts show through the rim.

Step 5: Tightening the lug nuts Place all the lug nuts back onto the lug bolts and tighten them as far as they’ll go by hand. While the car is still raised on the jack, use the wheel brace to lightly tighten the lug nuts (final tightening should only be done when the vehicle has been lowered and the wheel is firmly on the ground). A specific order should be adhered to when tightening wheel nuts.

Step 8: Replace the hubcap Put the hubcap in place on the spare tyre. If the spare tyre is different to the original the hubcap may not fit, if this is the case keep the hubcap stored with the flat tyre.

Step 9: Return all equipment to storage space The jack, jack handle, wheel brace, flat tyre and possibly the hubcap should now be returned to the vehicles storage space.

Step 10: Have the flat tyre repaired Keep in mind that not all spare tyres are designed for long distance travel or high speeds. Some temporary spares should only be used until the flat tyre can be repaired and returned to the vehicle.

Some items you may consider keeping in your car to make the job easier.

Step 6: Lower the vehicle and tighten lug nuts again Using the jack, lower the vehicle so that the spare tyre is touching the ground but the weight of the vehicle is still supported by the jack. Using the wheel brace tighten each lug nut in the appropriate order using your body weight to tighten as much as possible.

Step 7: Lower vehicle and remove the jack Using the jack, completely lower the vehicle and remove the jack from its position underneath the car.

Double check the lug nuts to ensure they are as tight as possible.

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HOME MAINTANECE BACK TO BASICS The “not used very often but still useful” kind of knowledge.

How to find a wall stud in a building: When it comes to locating a wall stud people have developed many ways and methods of locating them each with varying degrees of success.

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Technology:

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One of the more common and technological means of finding studs is to use a stud finder device.

Aptly named, these handheld devices detect the presence of vacant space within walls and the edge of dense objects at the edge of them. Whilst convenient these machines do not possess a onehundred-percentage chance of success due to the obscure nature of the information given. These machines can also detect the presence of unshielded cables and other objects within the walls.

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The old fashion way:

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If using technology does not tickle your fancy or you simply do not have access to it do not worry, tapping on the wall is a valid strategy as well.

The stud is a solid beam made of either wood or metal.

Interspersed between these beams are vacant spaces that generate a hollow sound when knocked on. In short, when checking for studs by knocking on the wall generates either a hollow or a solid thump sound. The solid sound indicates the presence of a beam directly behind it.

Note: Remember that wall studs are typically spaced either 16 or 24 inches apart from one another if you’re looking for multiple studs.

This one has mixed results but a flashlight can be occasionally used in place of a stud finder. Placing the flashlight against the wall with the beam shone across the surface can reveal bumps and other malformations in the wall caused by studs. Small shadows should appear adjacent to the malformation if the beam hits it indicating the presence of something behind it.

Repairing a bike tube: Bike tyres aren’t the easiest or cheapest to replace when a flat tyre decides to ruin your day which makes knowing how to patch a tube a cost-effective and simple procedure to be able to do at home.

Interesting note: Studs are typically wooden by design that support the wall frame and usually placed sixteen inches from one another. However, if you ever hear of people using magnets to find studs that’s probably because metal beams can be installed in place of wooden ones in certain buildings.

Puncture repairs kits will often include sealant tabs for the hole and a sealant similar in nature to glue or cement. Even when you have a kit there are still steps that need to be adhered to so that your trusty bicycle can ride safely again.

Step 1: Separate the tube from the rest of the bike Remove the tube from the rim of the trye by either using a tyre lever or by hand. In either case you will need to deflalte the tyre; releasing all of the air pressure from it. Then slowly begin to seperating the tyre from the rim of the bike. You can choose fully separate the tyre from the rim or only remove half before the tube is removable

Step 2: Locating the puncture There are multiple means of checking for leaks. Pumping air into the tube and listening for the air release only requires the pump that you have at your disposal. The second method is to grab a bucket of water and sumberge one section of the tube at a time. Submerging the puncture location will release bubbles from the oxygen escaping thus revealing the point of origin.

Step 3: Dry/mark the spot: After marking the spot so that you don’t lose it we need to prepare our adhesive patches for use on the spot. Keep in mind that not all patches are designed to attach to wet surfaces. Whilst some higher quality ones are others will require to dry the spot; preparing it for whatever is to be applied to it.

Step 4: Sealing the puncture In some instances a separate adhesive to the patch needs to be applied to the spot prior to its application. As such we need to check what kind of patch we have before peeling of the back.

Step 5: Replacing the tube in the wheel After pumping air into the tube to make sure that the patch is working checking the tyre itself for the culprit of the puncture. This is standardly glass, thorns or anything jagged could’ve found its way in between the tube and the tyre.

Once confident that the intrusion is gone begin the reverse process of how you removed the tube in the beginning.

Depending on which method you chose to use to remove the tube in the initial phase (partially or fully removed) a props may be required to make the job easier.

If fully removed from the rim both hands may be necessary for the reinsertion process. In this case flipping the bike upside down so that it rests on its handles and seat will allow you full access without the need of complex set ups and additional tools.

If the the tyre was only partially removed from the rim than the process will involve folding the tube back into the unattached sectiones of the tyre before attaching it to the rim proper. This process will need to be repeated for the entire wheel ,however, you should be able to brace the wheel against yourself using the tension of the sealed section to pull the tyre onto the rim.

Author: JM 10/18 | Acknowledgments: All images were linked too and taken from Google images.

SUCCULENT GARDENING How to grow in a vertical garden

Succulents are an excellent choice for a vertical garden as they are hardy, require very little water and come in so many varieties. They are easily propagated, most species growing from just a leaf taken from an adult plant. Just stick the bottom of the leaf into soil, it will grow roots in no time.

First, choose the vessel for your vertical succulent planter.

The options are only limited to your imagination. Pictured above are a few repurposed items, (from left to right) a weathered hollow log, some cinder blocks & an old birdcage. They also do well in old picture frames, broken pots or even coconut shells hung together look great.

Line the inside of your vessel with chicken wire, this can be easily cut to fit and shaped for awkward spaces. Little pockets made from old stockings are great to hold your soil mix and easily attached to chicken wire with zip ties, florists wire or fishing line.

Choose your favourite succulent and place roots into soil, secure loosly with string around base of plant to gently close stocking pocket. Lay your log ect on the ground and place pocketed plants within to find the most pleasing arrangement for your plants. Give a little thought to the growth habit of each species as some will trail others look great when planted in clumps of the same type or height.

Once you are happy with your placement take a photo with your phone. Remove all plants then attach each pocket to the chicken wire frame within starting from the bottom, every now and then stand your planter to hanging position to check if your plant is in the spot you want it.

Continue untill your planter is full checking your photo so your final result is what you were aiming for in your initial arrangement.

Your planter is ready to hang but check first if where you intend to hang it has the structural strength to support the soaking wet weight of your planter. Consider multiple hanging points to support the overall weight.

For the best results with succulents position your planter where it will receive at least 6 hours of sunlight . In most climates watering just once a week is plenty for these plants.

Future maintenance will probably be mostly thinning of plants as they will multiply and quickly outgrow your original design.

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Easy garden project to create interest in small gardens: Great for kids to choose their own planter and instant results for a garden activity, no waiting for theplants to grow.

Light on the budget recycle almost anything for your planter & propogate different specices for free.

Suggested Species     

Aloe Agave (watch out for spikes) Echeveria Sedum Crassula

Author: (R.E 10/18) | Acknowledgments: – photos fromwww.pinterest.com.

JOKES CORNER Jokes for Folks Q) When is a dad not a dad joke?

A: Because they’re always stuffed.

A) When it’s a faux pa.

Q) Why do artists make lots of money?

Q) Why can’t your nose be 12 inches long?

A) Because they can draw their own money.

A) Because then it would be a foot.

Q) Why did Cinderella get taken off the soccer team?

A) She kept running away from the ball.

Q) Where does a cow go to learn about history?

A)the Moo-seum.

Q) When is it bad luck to see a black cat?

A) When you’re a mouse.

Q) What do Alexander the Great and Kermit the Frog have In common?

A) The same middle name.

Q) Why did the invisible man’s wife understand him so well ?

A) Because she could right through him.

Q) Where is a player’s favourite place to go in Los Angeles?

A) Volley-wood Q) Why should you be careful playing sport against a team of big cats?

Q) What did the left eye say to the right eye?

A) Something between us smells.

Q) Why did the bird eat the same worm eight times?

A) It had hiccups.

Q) How did Frankenstein’s monster go about eating his dinner?

A)He bolted it.

A) They might be cheetahs.

Q) Why is England always so wet?

Q)What did the fisherman say to the magician?

A) Because the Queen has reigned there for 60 years.

Q) Why did the girl sit on her alarm clock?

A) Pick a cod any cod.

Q) Why did the poor man sell yeast?

A) To raise some dough.

Q)Why did the computer cross the road?

Q)What’s an astronaut’s favourite part of a computer?

A) Because it was programmed by the chicken.

A) The space bar.

Q) Why did the leather belt go to jail?

Q) What did the gym coach say to the cat?

A) She wanted to be on time.

A) Because it held up a pair of trousers.

Q) Where do Tarzan and Jane buy their clothes?

A) At a jungle sale of course.

Q): Why are teddy bears never hungry?

Author: SD October | Acknowledgments: Take 5Mega Puzzler

A) Have you paid your annual fleas.