The Townsville ZIne - September 2019 by The Townsville 'Zine

TABLE OF CONTENTS INSPIRATIONAL NORTH QUEENSLANDERS Noel Price (2017 AotY) Dr Jack Maguire (2018 AotY) Leigh Caldwell (2019 AotY) John Melton Black Eddie Mabo Dan Gleeson Evelyn Scott Johnathan Thurston Jupiter Mosman Mitchell Johnson Molly Steer Noel Pearson James Dale Gloria Fletcher Trayden Fulmer Alec Illin Lindsay (Challenge Games) Little Patch Creations Renegade Handmade

COMMUNITY SPOTLIGHT Australian Defence Force New Cowboys House Reef HQ Relay For Life Tangaroa Blue Heart Foundation DECADE OF CHANGE Port Expansion Tobruk 1300 Smiles Stadium Old Townsville Hospital JCU Science Place The Clock Tower Sugar Shaker Walking History COMMUNITY LIFE Community Events Entertaining and Thrilling Apps that Inspire Top 8 movie reviews Life hacks Whatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s On September

RECIPES Lunch, snacks and dinner Baked Stuffed Ricotta Shells Butter-less Butter Chicken Fried Pork & Spring Onion Wontons Greek Lamb Ribs Lemon & Honey Chicken Salad Nachos Cob Dip Ravioli Lasagne Steak & Rye Panzanella Vindaloo Zucchini & bacon slice Sweets Banana, Berry Oat Smoothie Date & Chocolate Bars Lemon & Sour Cream Biscuits No Bake Brownie Energy Bites Rainbow Swirl Slice & Bake Yogurt & Orange Syrup Cake

Cover: Travis Wilson. Produced by the participants of the Workways West End Townsville Work for the Dole Community ZINE project. Cover images: Evelyn Scott - https://media.bupa.com.au/a-tribute-to-dr-evelyn-scott/ John Melton Black - https://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/news/today-in-history/cowboys-home-town-owes-its-existence-to-sydney-merchant-robert-towns/newsstory/1ebbc86f980e5d3c96fa6be5d8e3cec3 Trayeden Fulmer - https://www.abc.net.au/news/2019-02-10/trayeden-fulmer/10797880 Johnathan Thurston - https://www.sportingnews.com/au/league/news/johnathan-thurston-shattered-after-north-queenslands-season-ending-loss-to-southsydney/1x00xxiw5tuzw1m3ucsdksr4hd Samantha McGair - https://www.facebook.com/littlepatchcreations/ Dr. Jack Maguire - https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Du06mD6W0AA-EjQ.jpg Lindsey Hendy - https://www.townsvillebulletin.com.au/sport/local-sport/ecuador-awaits-for-townsville-track-star/news-story/9ae3ca866d63a5d3e074a991736c1fda Leigh Caldwell - https://www.townsvillebulletin.com.au/lifestyle/happy-feat-shortlisted-for-award/news-story/082c7dc75e2e33e13b7568fd0bf0c596 Eddie Mabo- https://www.indigenous.gov.au/eddie-mabo-the-man-behind-mabo-day 1300 smiles stadium - https://1300smilesstadium.com.au/getmedia/84ef7124-3a40-4482-962f-dfb0269ec646/1300SMILES-Stadium.aspx?width=1920&height=1280&ext=.jpg JCU Science Place - https://cdn.sculptform.com.au/app/uploads/2018/08/20134145/Editorial-Facades-JCU-Landscape.jpg The Clock Tower -https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/5/5b/The_Brewery%2C_Flinders_Street%2C_Townsville.jpg https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-A23J2SP1dAM/VbXe9Lt3vFI/AAAAAAAABi0/kHtC4oC-ue0/s1600/0009338.jpg Townsville general Fulton Gardens - https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/9/9d/Townsville_General_Hospital_%282007%29.jpg Jezzine - https://placedesigngroup.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/Jezzine-Barracks_Carousel-9-1020x680.jpg

Noel Price 2017 Citizen of the Year

In 2014 Noel was a contributing member of the Townsville Brass Band that won the Australian National Title Brass Band Championships in Brisbane. Noel then organised and chaired the committee that delivered the 2015 State Brass Band Championships in Townsville bringing more than 500 people to the city. Noel has contributed to the arts and cultural community of Townsville for more than 40 years. In Noelâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s early days in Townsville he worked as a teacher with Education QLD after leaving the army. During this time his contribution has included developing young musicians to a professional level to go on and represent Townsville as teachers and performers. In addition Noel also provides a community service as a JP at the Castletown Shopping Centre on a regular voluntary basis. During this time Noel has also contributed to many organisations on a voluntary basis, including the Townsville Eisteddfod Committee, Townsville Brass Band, Local Barrier Reef Orchestra, Currajong State School P&C, Pimlico State High School P&C, Choral Society and North Queensland Opera and Music Theatre Company.

Noel is known to be reliable and goes beyond all expectations to develop students, players and groups by providing opportunities to perform for the community and compete in world class competitions. Noel also provides additional support to these groups by fundraising and reducing costs through transporting equipment and providing logistical support to the groups. Noel is well respected and well known within the arts and cultural community including the schools. Noel spends many voluntary hours working for these organisations to add value to the arts and cultural community of Townsville and provide world class performances for our community.

The next Eisteddfod will be from: Tuesday the 10th of September to Saturday 28th September

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Dr Jack Maguire 2018 Citizen of the Year

For over 40 years, Dr Jack Maguire has served the Townsville community as a GP, cancer specialist, and a staunch advocate for the elderly. Not only did he establish Townsville’s first free skin cancer clinic, but he’s also been a driving force behind The Good Shepherd Home. In 2018 he was awarded the Citizen of the year in recognition of his outstanding contribution to the community and as an inspirational role model through his work as a Senior Lecturer with James Cook University’s College of Medicine and Dentistry. Over the past three decades, Dr Maguire has helped Good Shepherd grow into one of Townsville’s most respected aged care facilities, Queensland’s largest community owned and operated aged care facility and one of Australia’s ten largest aged care homes. In 1995 he joined the home’s governing council as an unpaid volunteer, as well as chairing the Medical Advisory and Ethics Committees and serving on the home’s Major Projects and Building Committees. His tireless advocacy and commitment to Townsville’s elderly has been constant. The award also recognises Dr Maguire’s involvement in undergraduate and postgraduate education for the past 30 years. Dr Maguire is a GMT Senior Fellow and Senior Lecturer with James Cook University’s College of Medicine and

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Dentistry and has more than 35 years of General Practice experience under his belt. The Good Shepard Home Mission The mission of The Good Shepherd Home is to care in a Christian manner for those people who are chronically ill, sick or frail, aged or requiring special care in a homelike environment. The mission is based on the following values:  Excellence: In the provision of an optimum standard of resident based care and service. Respect: For the person's rights and individuality. Respect is the attitude that recognises the unique dignity of every person: Resident, relative, visitor, staff member. Advocacy: For all persons, to ensure their rights are not eroded or undermined. Hospitality and Service: To ensure a welcoming openness to all that fosters a mutually beneficial service provision. On the 20th anniversary of his appointment, Dr Jack retired from his post having remained faithful to the home’s mission to provide support and accommodation to those most in need. For information on the Good Shepard Home visit: http://www.tgsh.org.au

Leigh Caldwell 2019 Citizen of the Year

The Citizen of the Year award recognises a person that has made an outstanding contribution to the community or as an inspirational role model for the community, in 2019 that award went to Leigh Caldwell. Leigh Caldwell is the creator of the community group, Happy Feat Townsville, and works with individuals with disabilities to encourage them to dance and perform on stage. Having worked with various community groups in the disability sector, Leigh recognised a way to build a support network within Townsville â&#x20AC;&#x201C; the Happy Feat family now perform at big events across the country. Leigh has worked tirelessly from the inception of the group to create a safe and happy environment for members of Happy Feat. So what is Happy Feat? Leigh established the not for profit community organisation in 2010, essentially it is a dance group with members who have various challenges ranging from Acquired Brain Injury, Fagile X, Down Syndrome, Autism, Asperger's and hearing impairments. The name 'Happy FEAT Inc' is because we believe it's a real 'feat' every time the Happy Featers dance and perform. By bringing Happy Feat Inc to Townsville and North Queensland, they are hoping to help break down the

barriers, gain acceptance and inclusion for the Happy Featers and give them experiences they've never had in all their lives. The dancers are aged between 16yrs old to 65yrs old, with the assistance of volunteers, they dance for two hours every week improving their confidence, communication and social skills, forming friendships and just generally having a good time. Through out the years the Happy Feat dancers have enjoyed being part of the following events: With Guy Sebastian at his Townsville concert -receiving a standing ovation - 2013, 2016 & 2018 With Marcia Hines at the Opening Ceremony of the Special Olympic Asia Pacific Games Carols by Candlelight 2012/2014 Inclusive Communities Festival 2010-2014 Several Cowboyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Home Games For more information about voluteering or if you know someone who would enjoy or benfit from joining you can go to the Happy Feat website: https://www.happyfeat.com.au/

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John Melton Black The First Mayor of Townsville

Early Life

Life in Queensland

John Melton Black was one of the pioneers of Townsville alongside Robert Towns, Andrew Ball and Mark Watt Reid and the first Mayor of Townsville.

Black had sought out opportunities within the new colony of Queensland. He headed north to take up pastoral land , reaching Bowen on 18 April 1861 and founding the Fanning Station with W.A. Ross, C.S. Rowe and W. Longshaw.

John Melton Black was born in Edinburgh, Scotland in 1830. As he grew older, he had become a merchant and moved to London where he had first heard about the Australian goldfields.

Immigration to Australia When John Melton Black first immigrated to Australia, he had settled in Melbourne where he had established his business as a carrier and made his fortune. In 1855, he had established the first Theatre Royal in Melbourne which was able to hold more than 3000 people. The theatre had costed ÂŁ60,000 to construct and had also left Black bankrupted.

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Above Image: John Melton Blackâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Residence

John Melton Black liked the way North Queensland looked for growth and so he took up another large area of land which had become known as Woodstock Station however he was forced to surrender their lands due to being unable to meet their mortgage commitments as a result of harsh conditions. At the age of 34, Black became the General

Manager for Robert Towns’ pastoral interests. These included Fanning, Woodstock, Inkerman, Jarvisfield and many others.

Throughout Townsville and surrounding areas, there are a few places named after him including Black River, Melton Hill and John Melton Black Drive.

Cleveland Bay from Castle Hill

Robert Towns and John Melton Black formed a port at Cleveland Bay and established the settlement of Townsville during their partnership. Black was said to have built the first house in Townsville as well as the first wharf, surveying the first allotments and supervising the erection of its first buildings. During his time in Townsville, he was a stockman, merchant, surveyor, newspaper editior and a pioneer of the meat industry in Townsville and surrounding areas, also having served two terms as Mayor of Townsville and being the first Mayor of Townsville.

A view of Melton Hill 1910’s

A view from Melton Hill 2018

Portrait of John Melton Black as Mayor of Townsville 1866-1867

In his later life, John Melton Black had left Townsville where he had gone from Sydney back to Europe and toured before settling down in London and established a printing business. John Melton Black had married Marion O’Dowds whom he had first met in Townsville and had 6 kids, 5 sons and a daughter before passing away in 1919 at the age of 89.

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Townsville Centenary Monument Plaque

Eddie Koiki Mabo Inspirational leader of the community Eddie Koiki Mabo was a Torres Strait Islander who was the first indigenous person to claim for land rights. He was born on the 29th June 1936, in the community of Mer in the Torres Strait (also known as Murray Island). After he was born his mother passed away , he was adopted by his uncle benny mabo who grew him up showing him cultural ways. When he had turned 16, he was exiled from murrary island because of breaking the customery law. He then moved to the mainland where he had several jobs and he worked as a cane cutter, railway labourer also on pearling boats. 1959-He married his teenange sweetheart Bonita Nehow after they had married they moved to townsville in Queensland where they raised there 10 children, being in townsville he was involved with different indigenous companies by the 60’s he was an activist in the referendum campaign and helped found the Townsville Aboriginal and islander health service. (TAIHS) In 1973, Koiki became the co-founder and director for the Townsville ‘black community school' - one of the first in Australia. The school commenced with ten students, in an old Catholic school building in the heart of inner city of Townsville. Disenchanted with the approach to Indigenous education within the Queensland State Education system, Eddie volunteered to work for half pay to help establish the school. The School was regarded with open hostility within the general Townsville community including the Queensland education department, local newspaper and some local politicians. The then State Minister for Education denounced the motives of the student’s parents declaring their attitudes as racist and the school as ‘apartheid in reverse. At its peak in the late 1970s forty five students were enrolled at the school. Eddie Mabo was the first Torres Strait islander who fought againist the high court inrelation to native title claim for murray island he fought for 3 years for his land, it was quite a long battle having the support of his family and friends beside him made him determined he was man who was wise with knowledge of his land and people In 1975 Mr Mabo was asked to join the National Aboriginal Education Committee (NAEC), an advisory body to the Commonwealth Education Department and he served on the committee for three years. A Man of wisdom and knowledge his life story that was written about him paintings, statues, plaques was made memorable , the movie “Mabo”is a true story about his life what he did for his people.

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Indigenous people in today’s society are inspired by what he did for his people for his land they take his story into consideration when they too are fighting for ownership. Mr mabo was a man who felt he was determined to fight for the rights so he did what he wanted to do, indigenous leaders and the communities stood beside him in legal battles that went on for years. Quite inspiring to all .

Dan Gleeson Local Politician Within 3 years Gleeson became the Chairman of the Shire Council. Gleeson was awarded the Order of the British Empire(OBE) in the 1984 Queens Birthday Honours list for his contribution of local government and in the field of water resource development in North Queensland Gleeson was awarded the Order of the British Empire (OBE) in the 1984 Queen's Birthday Honours List for his contribution his to local government and his role in the field of water resource development in North Queensland .Under his administration the Thuringowa administration building was moved from Townsville City out to Thuringowa. Gleeson spearheaded the move which saw Thuringowa become a city on 1 January 1986 and he was elected

Daniel Gleeson OBE (November 1914 –January1994) was a politician of the North Queensland and was the first Mayor of the former City of Thuringowa.

Personal Life Dan Gleeson left school at the age of 14 and started working at Northern Cars and Tractors. He also worked in wood cutting, labouring and cane cutting in the Johnstone Shire and Townsville and Thuringowa. During World War 2 he was a member of the Civil Construction Corps and helped in the Construction of Runways for the Air Force in Cairns ,Townsville and Thuringowa. After the war Gleeson became second in charge of Main Roads Workshop until his retirement in 1955. Mr Gleeson was then a partner in Earthmoving Contractors which operated until 1983. Dan Gleesons wife was Daisy Gleeson and together they had 4 children. Dan Gleeson died after a long illness in 1994 .

Political Career In 1970 Gleeson was approached to accept nomination for the Thuringowa Shire Council but he declined. He was again asked to run in 1973 and agreed to fill one of two positions on offer in Division Four. Author: PL and 08/19) | queensland.com Wikipedia.

the first Mayor of Thuringowa in 1986 and he served in that role until April 1991 when he was defeated by Les Tyrell who had been his deputy for 2 terms. After his passing the “Dan Gleeson Memorial Gardens” were dedicated to the memory of him by his successor Les Tyrell.

A Lifetime of Impact The Champion of Her Community

Evelyn Ruth Scott (1935 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 21 September 2017) was an Indigenous Australian born in Ingham, she spent her life as a social activist and educator. She was drawn to political activism after witnessing discrimination in employment, housing and health care in Townsville in the 1960s. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in Queensland were classified as minors at the time and had few rights. She first became involved in the Townsville Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Advancement League in the early 1960s and was one of the leading campaigners in the 1967 referendum, in which more than 90% of voters elected to remove discriminatory references to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders from the Australian Constitution. This made it the most successful referendum in Australian history.

What was the referendum about? The 1967 Referendum proposed to include Aboriginal people in the census. The 1967 Referendum proposed to allow the Commonwealth government to make laws for Aboriginal people. What it wasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t about, did not give Aboriginal people the right to vote. This right was already introduced in 1962.

It did not grant them citizenship. By the time of the referendum, most of the specific federal and state laws discriminating against Aboriginal people had been repealed. It was not about equal rights for Aboriginal people. The Constitutional change would not impact at all on laws governing Aboriginal people. However, campaigners hoped that a 'yes' vote would require the Commonwealth government to enact reforms which would eventually achieve better rights for Aboriginal people.Clever campaigners, such as Evelyn Scott, understood to introduce these aspects into their campaigns and use them to favour a 'yes' vote.

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After the sucessful referendum, Evelyn had joined the Federal Council for the Advancement of Aboriginals and Torres Strait Islanders (FCAATSI) as vice-president. When the organisation moved to Townsville in 1973 and became Indigenous-led, she was appointed general-secretary. While in this role she was an essential part in re-establishing FCAATSI as an Indigenous body.

the walk, while thousands more took part in similar events around the country, making it one of the most significant mobilisations of people in Australia’s history. Facilitating this enormous demonstration of support for reconciliation was a special achievement for Dr Scott, who believed that reconciliation was “a people’s movement” that must involve all Australians as “peacemakers”

Eariler Evelyn had been active in the Cairns and District Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Corporation for Women, and the National Aboriginal and Islander Women’s Council, who met the first time in 1972. Evelyn’s drive to empower her fellow Indigenous Australian women contiued all throughout her career; her belief that women had an important voice in political discussion earned her the Queen’s Silver Jubilee Medal in 1977.

In a speech delivered later in 2000, Dr Scott spoke poignantly about the important symbolism of the Bridge Walk: “That was the most wonderful feeling, walking across the bridge [at the People’s Walk for Reconciliation] with my brothers and sisters. I saw people from the Indigenous and wider communities, old people and young people alike, waving Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander flags… I saw one part of the nation that wanted to say sorry and another part accept the apology, and forgive.” It was as the chair of the Council for Aboriginal Reconciliation, from 1997 to 2000, that Dr Scott did some of her most important work. She led the council – and the nation – through a fractious period, during which the government refused to apologise to the Stolen Generations and reduced the budgets of several national Indigenous organisations. It was a volatile time for the reconciliation process, Dr Scott was able to lead the council through this tense period, while building a huge groundswell of support for reconciliation among some of the country’s leaders and everyday Australians alike. Under Dr Scott’s leadership, the council coordinated the across the Sydney Harbour Bridge as part of Corroboree 2000. More than a quarter of a million people participated in

Truly Evelyn is an Australian icon; there wasn’t anything she could not do. She had held audiences with Nelson Mandela, Queen Elizabeth II, and many of Australia’s Prime Ministers. She was friends with fellow activists Eddie Mabo, Faith Bandler and Joe McGuinness. She was also the recipient of honorary doctorates from James Cook University and the Australian Catholic University, and was appointed an Officer of the Order of Australia (AO) in 2003. Upon her death in 2017, Dr Evelyn Scott became the first Aboriginal woman to be honoured by the Queensland government in a state funeral.

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Johnathan Thurston North Queensland’s Favourite Son

With a hugely successful football career and numerous endeavours over a range of areas, Johnathan Thurston has become more than just a fan favourite, he’s considered North Queensland’s favourite son. He loves to get himself involved in helping less fortunate youngsters improve their education and inspire them to look to the future and the many possibilities out there. Thurston is involved in-depth in community programs across North Queensland and has even started new programs to help indigenous Australians. In 2017 he helped found NQ Cowboys House to help disadvantaged youth living in remote Far North Queensland. In January 2019 a Girls Campus was also opened. “A lot of those kids came to the house with below-average

marks on their report cards and within a year they were all above average,” he says. “That is what it was designed to do: get their grades up to satisfactory levels.” In 2018 Thurston also launched his own Johnathan Thurston Academy (JTAcademy) to inspire young minds. The JTAcademy is a national provider for training programs and employment initiatives aimed at education, sport, health and wellbeing. The Academy helped to place 250 young people into work during 2018. In 2017, Thurston won the Australian Human Rights Commission Medal for his work in Queensland Indigenous communities and was named Queensland’s Australian of the Year. When discussing what influenced him to become so involved with the community, he responded; "That's the

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power of sport really. It has the power for social change," "Our biggest issue in this country, I believe, is the wellbeing and the health and lifestyles that our Indigenous culture are faced with. Alarming statistics show, [those of] Indigenous culture are dying on average 10 years before non-Indigenous Australians.

The Cowboys Community Foundation is ‘creating opportunities and inspiring futures’ through key programs such as NRL Cowboys House, Try for 5! and Learn Earn Legend! – that focus on access, attendance, engagement and opportunity throughout the education journey.

"I'm in a privileged position where I can use my status in the game to help with social change and I'm very passionate about our culture and making sure the next generation are getting the best information that they can get." Thurston is also an ambassador for the Deadly Kindies campaign, working alongside the Australian Government. The campaign is designed to try to boost indigenous enrolments in kindergarten and give Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islanders access to a better start in education and health care. Johnathan Thurston is a North Queensland Toyota Cowboys life member and four-time Dally M medallist and he welcomed the opportunity to use his profile to continue to support the Cowboys’ charity. “I chose the Cowboys Community Foundation as I have been part of their mission from the beginning to create a platform to influence positive social change for young people through education and empowerment,” Mr Thurston said.

“I’m especially aligned with the Foundation’s commitment to addressing the gaps that still exist between Indigenous and non-Indigenous Australians in education and employment. “Through my sporting career I’ve had the opportunity to learn so much about the influence of sport and the impact it and its representatives can have on social change, and I’m honoured to be nominated by the Newman’s Own Foundation to make a difference.”

"While we've made a lot of great steps in moving forward we've still got a long way to go," the Nine commentator and father of four said. "I think people need to be educated on the history of our culture. I think that needs to start in our school curriculums. "I think the NRL is doing the best they can, but again we've still got a long way to go."

NRL Cowboys House: www.cowboysfoundation.org.au JT Academy: www.jtacademy.com.au

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Inspirational North Queenslander Jupiter Mosman their claim. This triggered a gold rush to what is now Charters Towers. Mr Hugh Mosman and his white companions made lots of money of the Charters Towers Gold-Fields, after a while they split and went their separate ways. Mr mosman Took Jupiter with him to Sydney, where Jupiter got his education at a school Newton and Lyndhurst College. Jupiter was baptised as a Roman Catholic and christened Joseph John. After Jupiter finished his schooling him and Hugh Mosman returned back Charters Towers, where Jupiter decided to join Hugh’s nephew as a drover. After working numerious jobs such as a drover pastrol station including Wombiana, and Stockyard Creek with Messrs Soilleux and Roberts, until Jupiter had the opportunity, he went onto working as a prospecter and is credited for discovering other mineral – bearing areas. Later on in life Jupiter reitred and was cared for in the Eventide Nursing Home in Charters Towers.

The inspiration for this article, is about an Indigenous man on the outskirt of Townsville just an 1hr and 32mins away (136. 3 km) drive to a small old country town called Charters Towers. John Joseph “Jupiter” Mosman was born around 1861, and passed away in 1945. He was one of the four groups whom discovered gold at Charters Towers, Queensland. Which became one of the premier goldfields of Australia, yeilding a whooping $23,000,000 worth of gold, which the town is known today as Charters Towers Gold City. Jupiter Mosman was credited for the first founding of a goldbearing location. Jupiter Mosman got his english name from a pastoralist named Hugh Mosman, whom Jupiter worked for as an servant. Hugh Mosman became a prospector in 1871 with him, fellow prospector George Clarke and Mr Fraser. This is where they stopped to rest after moving from Ravenswoods working their way toward the Seventy Mile Pinnacle and Mount Leyshon. At high bluff known today as Towers Hill one of the most popular attraction in Charters Towers, as they rode through a “gap” camping beside a creek. there Mosman saw a “colour”. Then it came to mind of the party the surface was bearing gold, they found up to $6000 worth, staking their claim with “The North Australian“. On the 2nd of January 1872 they returned to Ravenswood where they formally registered

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There Jupiter spent his last moment before passing away on the 5th of December 1945 aged approximately 84 years. His funeral took place on the 6th of December 1945. In December 1953, a large rock monument honouring Mosman as the founder of Charters Towers was unveiled in the front yard of Syd N. Williams opposite the Charters Towers Hospital. The Jupiter Mosman Cooperative Society provide accommodation services for Indigenous people in Charters Towers. There is also a Jupiter Mosman Night Shelter for those in need of help and shelter.

Jupiter Mosman Housing Company Ltd 164 Gill Street CHARTERS TOWERS Qld 4820 PO Box 526 CHARTERS TOWERS Qld 4820 jupiter@bigpond.net.au Phone: 07 4787 1843 https://jupitermosman.com.au/

Townsvilleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Famous Mitchell Johnson

Mitchell Guy Johnson was born in Townsville on November 2 1981. He is a former Townsville local who grew up here and played cricket vwith local club Townsville Wanderers. He went on to represent Australia in all forms of cricket played at an International level up to his retirement in 2015. He made his Test debut for Australia in 2007. He is considered to be one of Australias best fast bowlers of all time. Johnson was born and raised in Townsville Queensland.His first sporting love was tennis. ,with his idol being American legend Pete Sampras. At 14 years old he was offered the opportunity to move to Brisbane to further his tennis career but turned it down . It wasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t untill he reached the age of 17 that he gave up on his childhood dream of being a proffesional tennis player.

Australiain 2013-2014 . He dominated and terrozied the English batsmen taking 37 wickets in the 5 match series.He followed up this achievement by performing superbly in the tour of South Africa during 2014. During 2014 Johnson was awarded his second International Cricketer of the Year award. He also played a pivotal role in Australias 2015 World Cup triumph in Melbourne. Johnson is the fifth highest wicket taker in Test matches for Australiawith313wickets. He sits behind Shane Warne(708) Glen McGrath (563), Dennis Lillee (355)and Nathan Lyon (339). Whilst playing his last test he passed Brett Lee (310). Johnson retired from all forms of international cricket in November 2015 He was the quickest bowler to reach 150 wickets in Test cricket doing so in 2 years and 139 days. In August 2018 Johnson retired from all forms of cricket . He is currently a Commentator for Domestic State Cricket, 20/20 Big Bash League on Fox Cricket. Mitchell Johnson Stats Tests

Wickets 313

ODI

153

Wickets 239

T 20

Wickets 38

Runs Johnson was awarded the International Cricket Council Cricketer of the year in 2009.After suffering a form slump in 2013 Johnson was successful in his comeback to the Australian team in the Ashes series against England held in

Tests

2065

OD I

951

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Molly Steer Eco Warrior

This ambitious Year 4 student Molly Sheer inspired by the film „A Plastic Ocean‟ is on a mission to see plastic straws (a one time use product that can take up to 200 years to decompose) removed from use by launching the „Straws no More‟ project. Molly‟s first step was to stop using straws herself and then went on to convince her friends to do the same. After rallying her friends to the cause she then proceeded to take things up a knotch by speaking to her Principal about the use of straws in the school's cafeteria, Molly‟s principal, no doubt scencing the passion, drive and resourcfullness from the young student; gave the ok, a move that went on to inspire the surrounding schools to follow suit. She spoke at her school assembly, explaining why the school tuckshop backed her campaign and stopped supplying straws. “There are some kids at school who are still using them, but most of the kids aren‟t,” Molly said. “One day, I‟m sure we‟ll be able to convince the other kids to stop too. After all, we live in Cairns and our school is really close to the Esplanade and the ocean. It‟s kind of our job to look after it.” Sixteen local schools have joined Molly‟s campaign. “I‟m happy that so many schools have joined, but I still want more too,” she said. “I am going to keep going until all the schools in Australia join in.” With her mother‟s help, Molly‟s research into straw use globally discovered some facts that shocked them. “Humans use more than five-hundred million straws a day,” she said. “If you lined these up end-to-end, they would wrap around the earth four times.

“Five-hundred million straws could also fill seventeen school buses. “That‟s every single day. “I also learned that plastic will never, ever completely break down – not even in one-hundred years. “That means that the first plastic straw you ever used is still somewhere on the planet. “Plastic straws are also in the top five most common items at beach clean-ups.” Molly‟s mission has gained huge media attention, which included her being the youngest person to be invited to speak at a TEDx talk in Cairns recently. “She absolutely nailed her talk,” her mother Jules said. “She wasn‟t nervous at all, but I was and I don‟t think I breathed at all.” Ms Mallon is both impressed and proud of Molly. “I think her campaign is an incredible example of what one person can do to have an effect on the behaviour of others, and for it to be a child who has that effect is great for every person in the world to see,” she said. “We have already done a lot of work with our students about recycling products, but we haven‟t done as much about not using them in the first place. “We are now looking beyond the straws and want to extend our sustainability concepts beyond recycling to what we‟re using in the first place.” Molly is determined to make everyone aware of the dangers of using plastic straws, and to use alternatives such as bamboo, stainless steel, paper and glass straws. “Once all the schools in Australia join in, I‟d like to get cafes, restaurants and reef boats to stop using plastic straws too,” she said. “And then probably start on the big hotels and resorts. I want to get rid of all the plastic straws in the world.”

Author: (D.Mc and 08/19) | Acknowledgments: https://www.strawnomore.org https://www.1millionwomen.com.au

Noel Pearson Australian Lawyer, Academic and Land Rights Activist

Noel Pearson is an Australian lawyer, academic, land rights activist and was also the founder of the Cape York Institute for Policy and Leadership an organisation focusing on welfare reform in the Cape York area. He is also a advocate for indigenous peoples rights to land. His Early Life Noel Pearson was born in Cooktown on the 25th June 1965, he grew up in a Lutheran Mission in Hope Vale in the Cape York Peninsula. His father Glen Pearson is from the Bagaarrmugu and his mother Ivy Pearson is from the Guggu Yalanji, he also has a brother Gerhardt Pearson. He attended primary school in Hope Vale, and later was a boarder at St Peters Lutheran College in Brisbane. He graduated from the University of Sydney with degrees in Law and History.

After the Mabo decision of the High Court of Australia, he played a key part in the negotiations over the Native Title Act 1993 as part of the indigenous negotiating team. For those that don’t know the Mabo decision (Mabo v Queensland) was a High Court of Australia decision in 1992 recognising native title in Australia for the first time. 2000s On the 12th of August 2000, Pearson delivered the Ben Chifley Memorial Lecture The Light on the Hill, with a statement of his changed views on indigenous policy. In 2004 he created and became the director of the Cape York Institute for Policy and Leadership.

1990s Pearson co-founded the Cape York Land Council in 1990, he held the position of Executive Director until 1996 when he resigned. He was appointed to a Queensland government taskforce that was formed to develop land rights legislation. He was also a legal advisor for the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Commission. Pearson represented the traditional land owners in the first land claim to the Flinders Island and Cape Melville National Parks, which was successful. He continues to advise a number of indigenous groups in Cape York.

Pearson publicly criticised the Queensland Director of Public Prosecutions on 15th of December 2006 for her decision to not press charges against the officer involved in the 2004 death of a Palm Island resident while in custody. On the 26th

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of January 2007 Sir Laurence Street performed an inquiry into the death and found their was sufficent evidence to press charges, Pearson welcomed the decision and also argued that a 20 or 30 year plan was needed for Palm Island. Pearson and the Indigenous Affairs Minister Mal Brough started a new welfare scheme for Hope Vale on 11th of May 2007. It offers funds for home improvements and low interest loans for home ownership. Pearson published White guilt, victimhood and the quest for a radical centre on the 24th of May. It’s a long account of his understanding of the challenges of policy formulation and enactment. In September 2007, Noel sent Prime Minister John Howard who was facing electoral defeat, a 6,000 word letter, arguing that Howard’s best chance to be re-elected is to make a dramatic gesture of reconcilliation with the Aboriginal population. He argued that John Howard needed to give a referendum on recognition of the indigenous relations, but only if John Howard “bared his soul” to the Australian electorate. John Howard took Pearson’s advice and in October announced plans for a referendum, but was still defeated in the election. Pearson verbally attacked Kevin Rudd the opposition leader for going back on his word two days before the election on his commitment to seek constitutional recognition for Indigenous Australians. Kevin Rudd had intially pledged political support for John Howard’s proposal to pursue a referendum recognsing Indigenous Australians, but Kevin Rudd had later stated two days before the election that if he was elected he was “Unlikely to pursue Mr Howard’s plan

economic opportunities for the Aboriginal population in the area. In 2009 Pearson claimed he was stepping down as Director of Cape York Institute for Policy and Leadership but was only a temporary leave. He left to return to land rights issues which used to be his major preoccupation after legislation was introduced by the Queensland government declaring certain rivers on indigenous land to be “Wild rivers.” He felt that this legislation which would make economic development of the river areas difficult or impossible was a way for Anna Bligh to maintain close relations with the Greens despite it not being in the interests of the indigenous population. In 2009 he published a collection of his writings under the title Up from the Mission: Selected Writings and a Quarterly Essay titled Radical Hope: Education and equality in Australia.

Cape York Institute Pearson established Cape York Institute for Policy and Leadership in 2004 as independent policy and leadership organisation. The organisation was created to tackle reform in indigenous economic and social policies and supports the development of the current and future Cape York leaders. The Cape York Institute works closely with other organisations like Cape York Partnerships, Balkanu and the Family Responsibilities Commission to achieve Welfare Reform. Currently they are focused on Cape York but aim to have a national influence. Cape York Institutes principle focus is in three areas: Welfare Reform – The welfare system has created welfare acceptance in remote indigenous communities. They want to end passive welfare, restore communal and family harmony and create more prosperous and vibrant communitites.

for a reconciliation preamble.” Pearson attended the Australia 2020 Summit in April 2008. He argued that any proposed constitutional reform aimed at recognising Indigenous Australians must be in a acceptable form to a huge range of the Australian population. He then suggested that a “domestic agreement” would be better than a treaty between sovereign states. It was reported on 14th of November 2007 that Pearson had accused the Anna Bligh Government and the federal Labor opposition led by Kevin Rudd of “Selling out Aborigines” that a plan to prevent development of the Cape York region was a way to gain favor with The Greens. Pearson argued that such a move would prevent the welfare reform and

Policy and Research – Their aim is to develop a practical policy solution that has an impact on the indigenous disadvantage. Like:    

Home ownership Economic development Constitutional reform Native Title and land reform

Leadership – Cape York Leaders Program is committed empowering talented Indigenous leaders of the region by providing them with necessary leadership skills.

Professor James Dale The Banana Man

Professor James Dale has led significant research in agricultural biotechnology and is founder of Australia’s first molecular farming company. His ground-breaking work includes creating strains of disease-resistant bananas to protect Queensland’s banana crops.

His work includes seeking a solution to Vitamin A deficiency, which leads to death of an estimated 670,000 children in developing countries and with his help he hopes to make this number disappear. The field trials have been carried out at Innisfail and Dale will be participating in a debate about the pro’s and cons of genetically modified crops in Australian agriculture.

Professor James Dale has put a lot of time into this research and has been working specifically on genetic modification and disease resistance, for more than two decades. Dale and his team at Queensland University of Technology got the support of the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation in 2005. They got this support so that they may grow genetically modified bananas that will address vitamin A deficiency in places such as Uganda and India.

The new bananas that James Dale has created was tested in its first human trials in 2014. Dale's work with bananas had also got his bananas in a Magazine as one of the best inventions of 2014. Professor Dale was at one point the project leader for "GeneCo Witch after a long time was the first to creat Nucleotide Change" or FNC technology.

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Professor Dale was instrumental in establishing Farmacule Bioindustries a molecular farming company that produces high value proteins in plants so that they could try to help people that are worse of then others living in say a first wourld country. While much of Professor Dale's research career has been dedicated to the understanding and control of diseases, particularly of tropical fruit crops, he was a trail blazing wizard in making very significant advances in generic techniques for genetic manipulation that led to important applications in both medical and agricultural biotechnology.

He is sending some of the bananas to east Africa to help not only them but other developing countries and is saving lives in the process. What this means is that for the rest of the developing world, what kind of future research and projects will come to be because of a great mans work, the outcomes are endless and the potential is even greater.

As one of the graetest Professors in Queensland he was given a plaque displayed at Roma Street Parkland, Brisbane for the public to see. This great man was also awarded the Senior Australian of the Year award of this year of 2019 for his outstanding work. Prof Dale has been involved in biotechnology research for more than 30 years, his main focus is the biofortification of bananas. He also gave a portion of his time to molecular farming for medical proteins including vaccines in tobacco and bioethanol from sugarcane.

While his research attracts world-class scientists and international funding to Queensland I feel that Professor James Dale is making the country and even ferther the wourld a better place for not just a group of people but for every indervidual that deserve to live healthier and happier Thanks to new research from Professor James Dale, he is able to help people with vitamin A deficiencies and is doing that right now. Bananas are a great snack and keep our bones healthy and strong but with James Daleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s help we can now do so much more.

Professor James Dale receiving his Australian of the Year award for Queensland

Trayeden Fulmer Helping after Townsville’s flood Trayeden stated while his own home was high and out of water’s reach he wanted to help people whose homes had been affected or inundated by floodwaters and knew a coordinated effort with more and extra help would be better than 1 man.

PHOTO: Trayeden Fulmer (centre) is just 15 years old, but the

teenager has pulled together 60 volunteers to help after the floods. Trayeden Fulmer is not your everyday typical fifteen year old, he goes to high school and works a couple of part time jobs, but he has become a bit of a local hero in Townsville so I think he is an inspirational Queenslander… He used social media i.e. A FACEBOOK page to find volunteers to help recover after the Townsville monsoon this February 2019 that devastated Townsville. Between 400 to 500 homes were inundated in Townsville and fears of up too 2000 may have been affected by water in some way, 1000 people were held up Townsville’s evacuation centres, Helicopters and boats being used to get more people out of their homes. More than 1,000 calls for help to the SES and Queensland Fire and Emergency Services within 24 hours almost 2000 cubic metres per second was being released from the Ross River dam, sending the water raging downstream into Townsville suburbs, the dam was expected to peak and remain at this level. I was in the flood and not once did I think about getting people together to help or could I organise a crew I have kids at home so my days were busy but it makes me proud to see that this school boy could do it I say way to go TRAYEDEN!!!!!!!

He ran and organised over 60 volunteers that he received from his FACEBOOK page. All of the volunteers were older than him, some from all over Townsville some people he knew some he hadn’t even met, except one man included in volunteers; was one of his high school teachers. That teacher must have been proud to see one of his students not just laying around in bed or playing video games while her had extra time off school, instead Trayeden used his time to give back and help others in need. Trayeden said the community support had been fantastic there were more calls from volunteers from everywhere and every backgrounds volunteering to help most of them had been aged 20 to 30’s. He communicated with Townsville locals and coordinated other volunteers, not only did Trayeden physically help with his hands-on approach he made several calls communicating with people or needed assistance. He helped almost anyone that were aware and needing help and assigned teams to go to the person.

FEELING THE IMPACT….. Most of the homes we were sent to were completely inundated by water, others experiencing a few centimetres of water through their homes, there were a lot of different jobs for the volunteers to carry out such as ripping up flooring, throwing away furniture and electrical goods, to mopping scrubbing and mould removal. He knew the physical work was going to be hard and tiring at times he knew he was going to be sore by the end of the da, tired and exhausted but still carried on with organising the volunteers. It was the emotional toll that hit all the volunteers including himself, the most the hardest thing was seeing people losing their sentimental items with the emotion people have to their belongings a few volunteers have cried and gotten quite emotional it’s sad seeing someone loose their things then they need to think about how or what’s going to become of their house if its repaired, renovated or worse demolished. To organise this effort of help it shows he is such a caring Townville local and deserves all the praise and thanks he can get to me writing this if I was his parents I would be very proud of the young man he will become and take him on private holiday because I think he deserves it Townsville needs people like him in the community and Trayeden deserves to be a local hero and an inspirational Queenslander.

Author: (n.t and08/19|Acknowledgments: www.facebook.com.au and www.northqueenslandregister.com.au/story5885114/townsvillefloods-in-photos/#slide1

Alec Illin One of Townsville’s Finest

Alec Illin was born in Townsville in 1947. He spent the first part of his childhood growing up in Ingham, before returning to Townsville at around the age of ten, where he has lived ever since. Alec’s two uncles, Dick and Tommy, served in the armed forces. His father also joined the Army; however, he was discharged after only a short time due to medical reasons. Alec himself enlisted for service in 1965 and served in the Vietnam War, rising to the rank of Section Commander. While in the Army, Alec said he was not looked upon as a blackfella. Rather, his battalion respected him as a leader. Alec became Townsville City Council’s first Aboriginal liaison officer and he said that’s where he was introduced to the plight of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders who mainly lived in the park. “If it wasn’t for my army training I wouldn’t have achieved a lot of what I achieved,” he said. “I had the knowledge and a broader understanding of what was required of myself while being employed.” Alec worked for the Department of Aboriginal and Torres

Strait Islanders for 10 years. He was involved with both state and commonwealth departments as well as the police. “I had a very wide function that required me to be available at times to speak to a lot of agencies and organisations in and around Townsville, and I held a lot of positions within the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Island communities.” Alec, who married a beautiful Palm Island girl called Theresa Anderson with whom he had five children, is also heavily involved with the Garbutt Magpies Sporting Association. “It’s just been rejuvenated and I have a lot of respect for that,” he said. Alec thinks the old railway depot should be fixed up and believes the only way to stop the issue of drunks in the city is to restrict alcohol. Mr Illin has worked pasionately with indigenous health over the years to ensure that indigeous people got the health attention and support they needed. Mr Illin is also a member of the Aboriginal and Torres Straight Islander Domestic and Family Violence advisory committee, whom has also made

Author: TL 08/19 | Acknowledgments: image 1 – ourmobserved.anu.edu.au/yarn-ups, image 2 – Shae Beplate, Townsville Bulletin, image 3 – www.health.qld.gov.au, image 4 – red dust healing logo, image 5 – Qld metal health logo.

a stand with the government on domestic violence as stated in the townsville bulletin:

Mr Illin was also recognised for his ongoing dedication and passion for his work over the years in Townsville, with not only indigenous health and indigenous metal health, but also his work as a strong advocate for indigenous people. Hospital, named in honour of a respected Elder of the local Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community and former member for the Mental Health Review Tribunal, was officially opened today (19 August 2016).

Townsville indigenous community’s plan to tackle domestic violence Red Dust Healing co-founder Randal Ross pictured with members of the Aboriginal and Torres Straight Islander Domestic and Family Violence advisory committee, Angie Akee and Alec Illin. INDIGENOUS domestic violence offenders will be hauled before elders and forced to explain their actions under a radical plan by Townsville’s Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community. The call to arms by the city’s indigenous leaders comes after the number of women being killed by domestic violence in Australia increased to two a week. We want the men to step up and say enough is enough. This community has got to be domestic violence free so we can live in harmony like our ancestors,” Mr Illin said. “If you are still participating in domestic violence and inflicting pain … we will actually summons you to a meeting of the men’s and women’s group and will say to you: ‘No more, brother’.” The Palaszczuk Government recently announced it would implement all 140 recommendations in Dame Quentin Bryce’s landmark Not Now, Not Ever report into domestic and family violence. Minister for the Prevention of Domestic and Family Violence Di Farmer said “There are many factors which contribute to domestic and family violence. We also know that self-determination, community leadership and community driven action are central to success and sustainability.” “We need holistic, location-specific and culturally safe approaches and services to successfully address this issue”.

The Alec Illin Secure Mental Health Rehabilitation Unit was officially opened by Minister for Disability Services, Minister for Seniors and Minister Assisting the Premier on North Queensland and Member for Mundingburra Coralee O'Rourke MP at 11.30am. Minister O'Rourke said the unit provided mental health support for people who required longer periods of care. "This facility is the latest in therapeutic design and its contemporary layout, including therapy spaces, offers consumers the very best in rehabilitative treatment and care," she said. Townsville Hospital and Health Board Chair Tony Mooney said he is very proud of the care provided to people living with mental illness by the hospital's mental health service and delighted to see the facility named after such a distinguished North Queenslander. "Mr Illin has been a strong advocate for Indigenous Australians over many years," Mr Mooney said. "He is a former Chair of the Townsville Aboriginal and Islander Health Service, National Aboriginal Health Organisation and Queensland Aboriginal and Islander Health Council," he said. "He thoroughly deserves this honour." Mr Illin said he was both proud and humbled. "I'm terribly proud to have this unit named in my honour and want to pay tribute to the people I have worked with over the years in mental health who have advocated for those living with mental illness," he said. "The opening of this new unit will greatly assist consumers in their treatment and recovery."

“The framework sets the tone for Queensland Government working in genuine partnership with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to ensure a shared understanding of how best to do this.” “Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Queenslanders know better than anybody else what works in their communities,” Ms Trad said. “Over the next two years, six communities will be supported to develop their own targeted, community-led domestic and family violence action plans. Contact Details: Tom Powell Founder of Red Dust Healing Telephone: 0419489275 Email: tom@thereddust.com

The secure mental health rehabilitation unit in Townsville. Contact Details: The Alec Illin Secure Mental Health Rehabilitation Unit, 100 Angus Smith Drive Douglas QLD 4814 Telephone: +61 7 4433 3880 Facsimile: +61 7 4433 3881

Lindsey Hendy Ambassador for the 2019 Challenge Games

Each year an athlete with a disability who has progressed to the elite level is invited to the Games as a special guest, with the hope that the children will glean a little inspiration from meeting them. This year Lindsey Hendy was invited to be the Ambassador. Lindseyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s interest in athletics began when he was at school through his participation at the Challenge Games in Townsville. The Challenge Games is a two day event of sporting activities and athletics events for school children who have a disability. It allows for the identification of students who may be interested in competing at future school, regional or state level carnivals, in formal track and field events. Lindseyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s athletic abilities stood out at the Challenge Games. Through the Challenge Games Lindsey was selected for the North QLD athletics team and then the State team. This was just the beginning of his athletic career. In 2015, he participated in the INAS World Global Games in Ecuador. He then went on to compete in Thailand in 2017 and in the batten relay event at the Commonwealth Games in 2018. This year Lindsey has been selected for the Australian team for the Global Games to be held here in Brisbane, Australia. Over the past 10yrs, Lindsey has made and still holds, State and National records in his field and track events. Lindsey was recently a flag bearer and represented the Australian Regional Team at the Oceania Championships, where he placed second in the 400m and third in long jump.

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What are the Challenge Games? The Challenge Games is a two day event of sporting activities, athletics, fun and games for school children who have a disability, hearing or visually impaired, intellectually impaired, physically impaired (cerebral palsy, spinal injury, amputee, wheelchair dependent, short stature), autism, attention deficit or a learning difficulty. The main focus of the Challenge Games, and very importantly so, is fun and participation for all children. It is a North Queensland event and is held annually in Townsville. Schools from the extreme outreaches in all directions of North Queensland â&#x20AC;&#x201C; including the great mining city of Mt Isa to the West, Thursday and Palm Islands to the north and east and Mackay and its neighbouring coal field cities to the south come year after year to be part of the fun, and tag the event as part of their school program. This event attracts volunteers from within the community including army, Mates For Mates, NQ Cowboys and sponsors from the Townsville surrounding communities. This event has no boundaries for children with disabilities, who compete at their own abilities and are encouraged by spectators, parents, volunteers. In 2017 the Challenge Games were honoured with the Community Event of the Year Award on Australia Day at Jezzine Barracks. You can visit http://thechallengegames.com.au/ for more information.

Little Patch Creations Taking one festival at a time!

Little Patch Creations, a name that sounds familiar within circles of local festival goers. From small-time creator of homemade DIYs and wearables, to growing festival outfitter dressing up the fun-loving party girls all over. Samantha McGair, a Townsville local started from the ground up, creating Little Patch Creations in 2012 as a small hobby page to share her creations with the great people that surround and support her, handmaking her own products such as bunting, jewellery and clothing. Little did she know it would kick start her business in 2014, and later the popularity of her jewellery would inspire and motivate her to create bigger and better things.

Patch Creation’s Instagram, events such as Splendour in the Grass, Tomorrowland, Coachella, and more; are being bragged also having been witnessed by festival goers wearing Little Patch Creations’ outfits.

Who is Samantha McGair? Samantha was born in Mackay, Queensland in 1994. She began studying Photography and Design at James Cook University in Townsville. But after realising where her heart was set, chose to drop her degree and pursue Little Patch Creations instead. Not only does Samantha run and create all Little Patch Creations’ outfits by herself, she also does her own photoshoots. And when she isn’t being creative she works a 9-5 job at Spotlight, in the fabrics department no less; and in her spare time volunteers at Variety Australia, an Australian wide charity for children.

Musical Festivals In 2017, Samantha chose to take a step and create festival clothing and has provided many custom and pre designed outfits for a large population of Groovin’ The Moo. As Townsville’s 2019 Groovin’ neared, both Little Patch Creations and Samantha herself were acknowledged and displayed within the Townsville Bulletin and on the front page of the Townsville Eye to showcase her outfits. Little Patch Creations’ outfits have reached as far as Europe in this years Ultra Europe, and hopefully further in the future. On Little

“I feel honestly so excited for the future!” – Samantha McGair

Take a Step Forward The story of Samantha McGair and Little Patch Creations shows how effort can take you places. “Started from the bottom and now we’re here” has never been a truer sentence for Samantha. One of many small businesses working hard to get where they want to, Little Patch Creations is no exception.

Author: TW 07/19 08/19 | Acknowledgments: http://littlepatchcreations.bigcartel.com

Renegade Handmade Local Craft Market

To address a gap in the local artist market industry, Karissa Chase developed the Renegade Handmade Market and gift shop. Renegade Handmade is a local market that is exclusively for products that are handmade by local artists. Held on the 2nd Sunday of each month from 8am to 1pm. Renegade Handmade market showcases locally made arts, babies wear, crafts, fashion, gifts, homewares and jewellery all in one large hall at the Marian Catholic School on the corner of Corcoran Street and Hugh Street in Currajong.

Locally made pottery Karissa moved to Townsville with her family as a toddler, however generations of her family originate from here. After graduating high school Karissa moved straight to Brisbane to study Ceramics at Tafe. In 2003 she relocated to America to gain insight into the handmade industry abroad. Shifting back to Townsville in 2011and settling down with a young family, she then envisioned Renegade Handmade. Karissa Chase Founder Karissa Chase founded the Renegade market in 2013 to celebrate the talent of North Queenslands creative community. Karrisa is a trained potter who was born and breed in Townsville, after selling her own products at over 300 markets around Australia and the world, she seen an opputurnity to create a market for the unique handmade talents of Far North Queensland.

Author: (JTC;08/19) | Acknowledgments: renegadehandmade.com.au; youtube.com; eventfinda.com.au; facebook.com; renegadehandmade.blogspot.com; duomagazine.com.au.

For the rest of the month there is the Renegade Handmade gift shop inside the Warrina Arcade on Illuka Street in Currajong. Established in 2014 the gift shop is 70% full of locally made items and the rest is a unique collection from Australias best independent markets. Open 7 days a week. Monday – Friday; from 10am – 5pm and then on Saturday and Sunday; from 9am – 3pm. So for locally handmade gifts or for inspiration and ideas for your own diy craft projects, check out the market every second Sunday or browse the gift shop anyday of the week.

Handmade necklaces and bespoke glass wear Highlighting only the best creatives and food vendors in Townsville, with strict locally handmade criteria for all applicants, it is a juried market. All stallholders are held to a high standard and although all applications are appreciated, not all are accepted. However if you believe that you have a great creative idea that is finacially viable, Karissa does mentor artists to help them build and develop there ideas and products, asissting with presentation, product knowledage and local customer base.

Crochet hanging planter baskets Renegade Handmade began as a market but its always been more than a market, its about helping makers build there brands, confidence and identity. Bringing economical and social value to townsville. The first Renegade Market in 2013 started with just 16 stalls, now there is up to 60 stalls each month.

Deadwood handmade craft supplies

To hold your own stall head to the renegade handmade facebook page and fill out the online application. So if you’re looking for something to do and enjoy checking out the local markets on a Sunday morning then this one is definetly worth checking out, the next up coming Renegade Handmade market is to be held on the 8th of September from 8am – 1pm at the Marian Catholic School on the corner of Corcoran Street and Hugh Street in Currajong.

Fabric handmade journals

Author: (JTC;08/19) | Acknowledgments: renegadehandmade.com.au; youtube.com; eventfinda.com.au; facebook.com; renegadehandmade.blogspot.com; duomagazine.com.au.

Australian Defence Force How they help the community!

The ADF are very inspirational because they help the community in many different ways while protecting our country, here are a few ways the Australian defence force helps our community: 

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The ADF helps the community with job opportunities that could lead to great careers or just to learn and develop skills for the next step in your career. The ADF helps with natural disasters as the community saw with the Townsville floods and other natural disasters that happened over the years. They’re always willing to get their hands dirty to help the community. The ADF is actively involved in community engagement in Australia and overseas through these activities, strengthening their knowledge and contributing to improve the lives of others. The Australian Defence Force Aboriginal Community Assistance Programme (AACAP) has been delivering infrastructure, job skills training and health care to remote Indigenous communities for over 20 years.

through courses on construction, building maintenance, vehicle and engine maintenance, welding, concreting and cooking. In addition to helping our community and defending our nation the ADF supports a broad range of operations in Australia, here are a few things that they do to keep our country and communites safe: 

Supporting international security and counter terrorism initiatives.

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Supporting humanitarian and peacekeeping operations.

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Protecting our border from illegal activity and incursions.

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Protecting trade and commerce

This is why the ADF is the most inspirational group of people because of the amount of help and effort they put into making Australian communities safe.

AACAP is about listening to the needs of Indigenous residents and working together to make a real difference at a local level in Indigenous communities. The programme delivers on-theground assistance to improve essential services like water, power and sewerage, community infrastructure, health and job skills training.

There is a focus on boosting existing community medical, dental and vet services as well as providing new skills Author: PJ 8/19 acknowledgements https://www.army.gov.au/our-work/community-engagement/disaster-relief-at-home/operationqueensland-flood-assist-ii-0,https://www.pmc.gov.au/sites/default/files/reports/closing-the-gap-2017/community-development-lauraqueensland.html

Cowboys Community Foundation Cowboys House Girls Campus

The Cowboys Community Foundation is a community owned charity that aims for the improvement of young peoples lives by helping them with employment, health and helping them socially. It was made in 2015 and brought together a collective 20 years of leadership, corporate social responsibility and successful community project delivery. The Foundation is built on an extensive reputation of understanding and supporting North Queensland communities with the respect and trust that the club and its players have earned. A new Cowboys House was announced in August last year which was completed during December ahead of its scheduled completion date.

While the place is managed by the Cowboys Community Foundation it is a joint initiative by the National Rugby League, North Queensland Toyota Cowboys, Queensland Government and the Australian Government. The first Cowboys House was finished in 2017 and is an all boys campus currently housing 54 people in its 3rd year of operation. Now a new Cowboys House has been built as an all girls campus allowing both genders to have the opportunities to learn. Currently the all girls Cowboys House has 30 new residents bringing the total number of residents to 84 for 2019 and a hopeful 104 for the start of the 2020 school year.

As the Cowboys house is community driven it aims to provide opportunities such as secondary education and other opportunities to some of North Queenslandâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s most remote and educationally disadvantaged by giving them a place to stay while they take part in the local community around them.

Author: DW 08/19 | Acknowledgments: https://www.cowboysfoundation.org.au/about/ https://www.pinclipart.com/pindetail/bRwiJo_cowboys-community-foundation-north-queensland-cowboys-clipart/

Inspirational North Queensland Reef HQ Aquarium located in the same complex as the Musuem Of Tropical Queensland and the Aboriginal And Torres Strait Islanders Culture Centre and an IMAX Threatre in the Central Business District. Three of a series of five tropical aquariums mounted in a single large room aquarium, located at the entrance of Reef HQ.

The Reef HQ Aquarium is one of the largest coral aquarium in the world, which is located in North Queensland Townsville and one of the most biggest tourist attraction, which is visited from over 110 000 vististor near and far from all over the world each year. The Reef HQ Aquarium was originally known as Great Barrier Reef Reef when it opened on 14 June 1987, then renamed ‘Reef HQ’ in 1999 since 2009 the name of aquarium was reflected to it origianl name, which is known as Reef HQ Great Barrier Reef Aquarium today. The Aquarium was built as a Bicentennial Commemorative Project and is part of the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority (GBRMPA) , until Dr Graeme Kelleher a former chairman from the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority (GBRMPA) vision to bing the marine enivoriment onto land for the public to easily accessible and also encourage the public to protect the reef. The Reef HQ exhibit has 130 corals species, 120 fishes along with hundred s species of sea stars,sea urichs, sea cucumbers, brittles stars, fearther stars, snails, worms and sponges.

The Reef HQ Aquarium Tank holds approximately 2.5 million litres of water. The water motion in the coral reef exhibit is controlled and monitored by a machine called the pneumatic wave machine. Usually, the aquarium is open to the weather to receive sun and moonlight just as like the coral reef in the Great Barrier Reef. General Admission Type Admission Price Adult

$28.00

Concession - Senior, Pensioner or student. Proof of status required at time of purchase. $22.00 Child under 5

Free of charge

Child (5-16 years)$14.00 Single Family (1 Adult and up to 3 Children) $42.00 Family (2 Adults and up to 3 Children)

The Reef HQ Aquarium Exhibit is a family friendly enviroment for all ages. The Reef HQ Aquarium have a children/s section, a café for families and also a gift shop for anyone to take a mirrablitity with them. The Reef HQ Aquarium is

Author: (F.R and 08/2019) | Acknowledgments: Wikipedia, Reef HQ

$70.00

Relay for Life Cancer Council

Relay For Life is a community fundraising challenge raising funds for cancer patients. Friends, families and colleagues are encouraged to join forces and team up to raise funds in the lead up to their communities Relay For Life event. You can join as a team,survivor or as one of the many volunteers, and is an experience that will stay with you forever. The event brings communities together to celebrate Survivors and recognise the unsung heroes, their Carers. We honour those who have lost their fight with cancer during our candlelight ceremony, and continue to raise funds to support people affected by cancer, fund research and prevention programs. Teams commit to walking, rolling or running around a track to signify that cancer never rests, so neither do we. In the past seven years, Relayers in Australia have raised over $137,500,000. $5 can help give a newly-diagnosed cancer patient important support and information resources to help them through their cancer journey. $10 can help offer free exercise programs that assist cancer patients in building strength and fitness during and after treatment. $25 can help transport cancer patients to and from hospital for treatment. $50 can help the Cancer Council 13 11 20 provide free and confidential information and support on all aspects of cancer.

$100 can help provide free accommodation for cancer patients, their families and carers during treatment. $500 can help pay an overdue electricity, phone, gas or rates bill for a cancer patient who has not been able to work. $5000 can help fund ground-breaking research into new and better ways to prevent, diagnose and treat cancer. The Townsville Relay for Life event will be on Saturday 14th & Sunday 15th September at the Joe Baker Field, James Cook University. You can support the event by registering a team, volunteer, register as a survivor or carer. If youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re a bussiness owner you can sponsor the event or you can donate to a participant or team. During the event there will be a Survivors and Carers walk, entertainment, kids activities, live music and competions to keep everyone motivated through out the relay. Townsville Relay For Life is a fun and moving overnight experience that raises vital funds for the Cancer Councilâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s research, prevention, information and support services. Relay is a chance for the Townsville community to recognise and celebrate local cancer survivors, patients and their carers, to honour and remember loved ones lost to cancer and to raise money to help save more lives For more information you can contact the event cordinator Celene Franklin 07 4796 8400 celenefranklin@cancerqld.org.au or visit the relay for life website.

Author: (L.B 08/19) | Acknowledgments: relay for life & cancer council of Australia

Community Spotlight Tangaroa Blue Foundation

Tangaroa Blue Foundation is a driving force for sustainability in Townsville, working to clean marine debris from the beaches and waterways and preventing pollution from entering the ocean. As part of their environmental efforts, Tangaroa Blue Foundation helped coordinate the annual ReefBlitz and works to educate the community on the impact of marine debris. This year Townsville recognised the foundation by honouring them with the Environmental Excellence and Sustainability Award at the Australia Day festivities held at Jezzine Barracks. This award recognises outstanding environmental leaders, ambassadors - whether individuals or organisations that have exemplified inspiration, vision, innovation, leadership and action for the environment and sustainability in Townsville. While an estimated 40,000 pieces of plastic float in every square kilometre of ocean, it is only when it washes ashore that most people get an idea of how much rubbish must actually be out in our oceans and the impacts that this has on marine life and seabirds. This is also our best opportunity to remove it from the environment before the next tide washes it back out to sea again. To successfully solve the problem, Tangaroa Blue created the Australian Marine Debris Initiative (AMDI), an on-ground Author: (Your Initials and mm/yy) | Acknowledgments:

network of volunteers, communities and organisations that contribute data to the AMDI Database, and then work on solutions to stop the flow of litter at the source. The AMDI helps communities look after their coastal environment by providing resources and support programs, and collaborates with industry and government to create change on a large scale. Tangaroa Blue Foundation is able to provide support to communities, organisations, agencies and schools including training, clean up materials and logistical support, educational resources and analysis of the debris they are finding. This feedback has provided valuable data on the types and amounts of marine debris impacting sections of coast and also resulted in communities having real onground success stories in the reduction of marine debris impacting their site. The residents of Townsville are able to enjoy stunning waterways and beaches in the region, thanks to Tangaroa Blueâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s efforts, that has ensured this continues by bringing the community together and cleaning these areas.

Tangaroa Blue Foundation is an Australia-wide not-for-profit organisation dedicated to the removal and prevention of marine debris visit their website https://www.tangaroablue.org/ for more information on up coming events, how to get involved, access their resources or just to donate

The National Heart Foundation Never Miss a Beat

Queensland 1959 The 1950s saw only the beginning of the Vietnam war starting in 1955, it saw Hawaii and Alaska become American states and the beautiful Marilyn Monroe as Playboy‟s first centrefold. What it also saw was an increase in heart disease in Queensland Australia. 30.6% of deaths were caused by heart disease, 14.6% were caused by cancer and 13.4% caused by Cerebrovascular disease. Australia‟s total death from heart disease reaching 22% of all deaths recorded. This fuelled the creation of the National Heart Foundation of Australia, founded by an informed group of Cardiologists, Lawyers and Business minded individuals. Their aim: To fund research toward the development of educational programs used to prevent, diagnosis, and treat heart disease.

Getting the Word out The 28th of October 1961 the Heart Foundation started the Heart Beat appeal, this involved an army of more than 100,000 volunteers who knocked on doors around Australia. More than 6 million pieces of information were handed out around Australia. Helping raise awareness of life threatening heart disease. Hundreds of companies supported the appeal, also raising $1.8 million toward heart disease research.

The Heart Foundation launched a walking program, it has encouraged more than 100,000 people to make walking their main source of exercise. 23 years later the Heart Foundation Walking is the biggest free walking community. More than 40,000 people are still very active and participate using the Heart Foundation‟s walking application. The “Go Red for Women” campaign was launched in 2008 to raise awareness for heart disease in women with the Woman and Heart Disease program. Featuring facts about heart disease in women, to help educate those who are likely to be at risk. The Heart Foundation had commitments from the Coalition, Labour and Greens to introduce heart health checks to Medicare benefits. Starting the 1st of April 2019. The support gained leverage once the Heart Foundation launched their “Serial Killer” awareness campaign, a campaign about the constant and quiet killer: heart disease. It is projected that heart health checks will help prevent approximately 76,500 heart attacks and strokes through the next 5 years. That‟s more than 9,000 lives and $1.5 billion.

1983, the Heart Foundation launched the school skipping program to raise awareness for the need for physical exercise. Today Jump Rope for Heart still remains an active activity of physical education in school and health programs. Since 1983, more than 10 million children have actively taken part.

Author: TW 08/19 | Acknowledgments: https://60years.heartfoundation.org.au/ www.heartfoundation.org.au

Support When There Was No Support During the 1960s there was no support for cardiac patients after they left the hospital. The Heart Foundation created 5 programs dedicated to helping patients get back up on their feet after surgery. Today this is a compulsory service given to patients in a 4 phase program.

4 Phases of Rehabilitation 

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Acute Phase – Monitoring the patient‟s heart, helping the patients regain light mobility, within the comfort of the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) until the patient is healthy enough to be moved to other facilities. Family members, friends or carers will be educated in the patient‟s condition. Subacute Phase – The patient is now in good enough health to be discharged from the hospital. They will then continue rehabilitation in another facility for around 3 – 6+ weeks depending. The patient will be educated about their own condition and how to self-monitor. Exercise continues to strengthen the patient. Intensive Outpatient Therapy – The patient will engage in their own or in group exercise activities. Therapists will still be present to help monitor the patient, but the patient will have enough experience to self monitor. Independent Ongoing Conditioning – The final phase involves independent conditioning, the patient will continue to exercise by themselves, at this point the patient will have excellent selfmonitoring skills. It is then up to the patient to maintain their health to prevent further complications and disease. Depending on the patient, annual or monthly checkups are advised.

Surgeries Dr Rowan Nicks, a cardiothoracic surgeon born in New Zealand on the 23rd of February in 1913; helped develop an external pacemaker with Teletronics pty ltd which was used on a patient in 1961. These external pacemakers required to be turned on when the patient was unwell and the growing fear of an event in the middle of sleep. This inspired the creation of an automatic pacemaker. 2 years later it was surgically implanted in a patient by surgeon Dr Sandy Grant with the help of Dr Grame Sloman. The Heart Foundation organised a conference in 1967, featuring a keynote speech by Dr. Christiaan Barnard teaching Australian cardiac surgeons the ability to learn about the procedure. Later that year Dr. Barnard completed his first successful publicised heart transplant in South Africa. In 1968 Australian surgeons completed their first successful heart transplant.

Coronary care units The Heart Foundation supported the introduction of Coronary care units within hospitals in 1962. Units dedicated to helping patients with potentially life-threatening heart conditions. Offering patients the help they require and access to services and procedures that make this care possible. This reduced the future mortality rate of those with

heart conditions and increased the ability to diagnose and treat acute heart conditions before great damage was inflicted by the condition. The Townsville hospital contains 14 beds total, 2 beds are allocated to investigating possible arising heart conditions. This unit contains fully on-call 24 hour care to acute patients. 1969 saw the introduction of the first coronary care ambulance. This ambulance was sponsored by the Heart Foundation. Today they are available all over the country, highly trained paramedics on staff. Coronary care ambulances have improved the time of mobile diagnosis of heart conditions and treatment of patients.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Support Together with the Cardiac Society of Australia and New Zealand, the Heart Foundation launched the national evidence-based guidelines for the future diagnosis, management, treatment and prevention of Rheumatic Heart Disease (RHD). This is incredibly useful within aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander heavy communities. From 2009 to 2015, control programs for the RHD registry were rolled out during the establishment of the organisation Rheumatic Heart Disease Australia. The Heart foundation grants program provided close to $3 million toward the development of an RHD vaccine. Clinical trials began in 2018, if the vaccine is successful could make an opportunity to reduce RHD incidents. Two years later in 2008, the “Close the Gap” campaign was launched to increase the accessibility for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Australians. The Heart Foundation and Australian Health and Hospitals Association published the „Better Hospital Care for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people experiencing heart attack‟ report. This contained recommended procedures to increase treatment and care. The report led to the creation of the Light House Project in 2012, delivered by the Heart Foundation and funded by the Australian Government. Created to increase the positive experience of care of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cardiac patients.

Services In 1961 the Postmaster-General‟s Department (PMG, 1901) created the first emergency number Triple Zero. This was not a free service until the 1970s, when PMG split into two separate entities; Telecom (Later known as Telstra) and Australia Post. The Heart Foundation then persuaded Telecom to make the emergency number a free service to all local Australians. The Heart Foundation Helpline was created in 1998. This is a free service to those who call. The service provides personalised information, support on heart health and nutrition for a healthy lifestyle. The „Warning Signs of a Heart Attack‟campaign launched in 2009 to raise awareness of the warning signs of a heart attack. Pushing the urgency of calling 000 if symptoms arise, when in doubt or not. The campaign led to emergencies being called in quicker, thus reducing mortality and reduce damage to the patient‟s heart.

Author: TW 08/19 | Acknowledgments: https://60years.heartfoundation.org.au/ www.heartfoundation.org.au

Heart Maps is an online tool released by the Heart Foundation, used to identify and map communities that have heart health needs. Heart Maps was created to help providers and governments plan to efficiently target and deliver the right services to the right communities. The Heart Foundation advocates to increase the accessibility to services for those who suffer from heart diseases.

within workplaces, indoor public spaces, restaurants and food establishments, playgrounds, stadiums and in cars with child passengers. The Heart Foundation collaborated with other health organisations to have compulsory graphical health warnings on tobacco packets and tobacco products, later becoming a law in 2006. In 2011, tobacco and tobacco product packets became plain and minimalistic with the combination of graphical warnings to reduce the aesthetic appeal and reducing tobacco use.

Research

Food Labeling The Heart Foundation Tick of Approval program was created in 1989, during a time when little was known about the health impacts of food. The Tick program allowed manufacturers label their food as healthy if they matched specific criteria. The Tick ran for more than 26 years before being retired around 2015. 2 years before the Tick program was officially retired (2013), with the help of the Heart Foundation and other organisations; the Health Star Rating was introduced to food products as an easy to read and more accurate representation of how healthy a product is for consumers. The rating is a number out of 5 stars, the higher the stars the healthier the product. A feature of the star rating is nutritional values of the product are also shown. 2010, the Heart Foundation joined other health organisations to advocate Kilojoule labelling on fast food restaurant products. Later becoming a law in 2011. The Heart Foundation played a lead role to campaign the first law in NSW.

Smoking Australia began showing warnings on their tobacco packets in 1973 due to health advocates, such as the Heart Foundation with the help of a large range of other health organisations; to make warnings compulsory on all tobacco packets. Three years later (1976), the Heart Foundation and other organisations lobbied to have public advertising of tobacco and tobacco products banned on Radio and Television. Influenced by the anti-smoking campaign that was currently being run. In 1985 the Heart Foundation started the „So you think you‟re a non-smoker‟ campaign to raise public awareness of passive smoking, it was one of the first to raise the most awareness about public passive smoking. Australian state and territory governments all placed laws in 1994 to ban all smoking within restaurants and cafes to reduce people‟s exposure to passive smoking. This contributed to later extensions in 2002, banning all smoking

Through 1960 to 1969 the Heart Foundation funded research into improving surgery procedures and heart disease medications. Ultimately the research reduced surgery complications and increased long-term survival of patients. $600 million (in today‟s dollars) was invested into heart health research. Dr. Ralph Reader, Director of the Heart Foundation, playing a leading role in the research for medication to reduce high blood pressure. The research had influenced a treatment for high blood pressure. The Heart Foundation in 1997 published study results into the future benefits of cholesterol-lowering medication. The Longterm Intervention with Pravastatin in Ischaemic Disease (LIPID) study suggests the medication Pravastatin could help prevent and reduce coronary events, strokes and deaths. Working with the National Vascular Disease Prevention Alliance, the Heart Foundation released the “Guidelines for the Assessment of Absolute Cardiovascular Disease Risk” in 2009. The guidelines created a stronger approach for health professionals, to help identify and manage patients at risk of heart disease. In 2012 the Heart Foundation approached investments differently after reviewing their funding models. This approach focuses a lot on collaboration, to combine and drive the research and breakthroughs. 2012 was the first year research awards were offered by the Heart Foundation, this includes Australian Indigenous Scholarships and Future Leader Fellowships. In 2018 the Heart Foundation celebrated almost $600 million dollars (in today‟s value) of support to Australian researchers to help improve the ability to diagnose, treatment and prevention of heart disease.

Improvement of Heart Conditions Australia recorded the first reduction of deaths from heart disease in 1993. 1968 was the peak death rate of heart conditions, when the record was published the rate had fallen by 86%. 2018 clinical guidelines were changed with the help of the Heart Foundation and the Cardiac Society of Australia and New Zealand. Atrial Fibrillation was the first guideline to be released, Hypertension, Coronary Syndromes and Absolute Risk were added to the current existing guidelines. These ensured improved care for Australians with heart conditions.

Author: TW 08/19 | Acknowledgments: https://60years.heartfoundation.org.au/ www.heartfoundation.org.au

The Port Expansion timeline of events

ABOUT The port of Townwsville operates 8 berths and is the largest container and automotive port in Northern Australia the port has been the economic cornerstone of North Queensland region since it first started trading in 1864 supporting around 8000 jobs and servicing a population of nearly 800 000 imports include essential everyday goods such as fuel, furniture, electrical goods and so on. North Queensland farmers export agricultural products and mining companies need Townsvilles port to export minerals. Its the number one exporter in Australia of copper, zinc, lead, and sugar with its close locality to Asian markets it is ideally placed to service a growing economy The Townsville port is also critical in defence operations and cruise Tourism. Townsville port is connected to 136 ports around the world. The port is about to go through its biggest change yet.

PAST From Harbour Board, to Port Authority, to Port of Townsvile Limited, the Townsville port organisational focus has always been to provide innovative and effective port services, through the sound management of an efficient and customer focused port. The Townsville port has been around for 140 years give or take, Townsville was founded in 1864 as a port for the fledgling pastoral industry in the Northern Queensland, since then the Townsville port has flourished into one of the largest general cargo and container port in Northern Australia. The Townsville port has a very interesting past it was involved in WWll, and battled through two major cyclones that got put on the Townsville ports history time line.

PRESENT Back in 2009 the Townsville government started a process for one of the biggest projects the Townsville port has under gone which is why it took about a decade to approve. The Queensland Government needed a master plan for the priority of the port in Townsville in accordance with the sustainable ports development Act 2015 (Ports Act) and the reef 2050 long-term sustainability plan (Reef 2050 plan). On the 5th of November 2018 the Queensland Government released the draft master plan, The Queensland Government have to consider submissions received during the consultation period when preparing the final master plan. It is anticipated the final master plan will be released in 2019. The Queensland Government put 75 million towards the first stage of the Townsville PEP in 2018, The first stage of the PEP includes 193 million dollar channel capacity upgrade, which will widen the shipping channels in order to accommodate larger panamax sized ships.

FUTURE What the port will look like: Key features 

Capital dredging of 11.48 million cubic metres of sediment to widen and deepen the Sea and Platypus Channels and an expanded harbour basin.

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Establishing a 152 hectare reclamation area construction of 4km of rock revetments and a 700m western breakwater (subject to need).

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Construction of six new berths.

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Jobs: 174 (construction), 180 (operational).

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Tobruk Memorial Baths Heritage-listed complex of outdoor swimming pools

The Tobruk Memorial Baths are a Heritage-listed complex of outdoor swimming pools located on The Strand. It was built from 1941 to 1950 by the Townsville City Council as a memorial for World War 2. They were added to the Queensland Heritage Register years later in 1995 on Januray 13.

History The construction of Tobruk was an initiative by the Townsville City Council with the initial intention was a civic amenity to replace older city baths, but later in december 1941 the council decieded to name the baths in honour of the Australian servicemen who had taken part in the siege of Tobruk and a marble plaque was placed inside the main entrance with the inscription “This memorial stone is dedicated to the sacred memory of fallen comrades who served with the Navy, Army and Air Force during the memorial siege of Tobruk, Western Desert, Great War II, from April 9, 1941 to December 13, 1941. We shall remember them. “ One of the most famous sieges in Australian military history, Australia’s 9th Division joined British forces in holding Tobruk against the German advance for 8 months. The Australian infantry dominated the no mans land around Tobruk by patrolling and raiding the area night and day and took many prisoners.

Tobruk Baths 1950

Tobruk Memorial Baths finally opened to the public on 14th October 1950. They were opened officially on 26th November 1951 by Major-General WJ Windeyer, who was a senior officer at Tobruk. At the time, it was the only public memorial in Australia dedicated specifically to those who had participated in the Tobruk campaign. When completed, the baths comprised a standard 8 lane, 50-metre (160 ft) long Olympic pool, graduating in depth from 3 feet 6 inches (1.07 m) to 10 feet (3.0 m), with the depths marked on the side, and a diving platform at the deep end; a toddlers' pool with depths ranging from a few inches to 2 feet 6 inches (0.76 m); dressing sheds with central courtyards to permit natural light and ventilation; a cafe; manager's accommodation; tubular metal grandstands

Author: (NB 08/19) | Acknowledgments: Image 1 – i-q.net.au image 2 – tripadvisor.co.nz townsvillcitycouncil.com.au Townsville bulletin

As of August 12th Tobruk Memorial Baths is undergoing a redevelopment and should be opening sometime in early 2020. The council plans to invest $11.3 million with the aim of restoring the heritage features to their former glory. The redevelopment will remove the exsisting 50m pool and kiddie pool and a new 50m pool and kiddie pool will be constructed with improved disability access in and around the pools.

Tobruk Baths 1957

with seating for 250 spectators, along the ocean side of the pool and above the service rooms at the northwestern end of the pool; concrete paving to three sides of the enclosure – the fourth, facing The Strand, was grassed; fencing; and gardens in front of the entrance pavilion, facing Anzac Memorial Park. Particular attention had been paid to lighting, with underwater lamps along the side of the pool, floodlights at either end of the pool which illuminated the length, and enclosure lighting. The main pool was tiled in blue and white, with the lanes demarked by black tiling. Externally, the entrance pavilion was painted "mist green", and internal walls were in "harvest buff".

Artist impression of redevelopment

Artist impression of redevelpoment

The redevelopment will include: 

New eight lane, 50m pool with wider lanes and wet deck

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New toddler pool to comply with Royal Life Saving Requirements

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Improved disability access to pools with a disability ramp to the 50m pool and a sloping entrance to the toddler pool

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Refurbished male and female changing rooms for increased privacy

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Provision of shade awnings to 50m and toddler pools

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New landscaping

Tobruk Baths 2019

Redevelopment

With the commencement of construction on Monday 12 August 2019, the council hope the facility reopened to the public early 2020.

Townsville City Council

Author: (NB 08/19) | Acknowledgments: Image 1 – i-q.net.au image 2 – tripadvisor.co.nz townsvillcitycouncil.com.au Townsville bulletin

1300 smiles to NQ stadium Out with the old in with the new.

The old 1300 smiles was situated in townsville Queensland, Australia it has been home to the North Queensland Cowboys rugby league club. The ground has also been used for rugby union and soccer. From 2009 to 2011 A league football club North Queensland fury called it home. Since inception as a rugby league ground, the ground has had sponsored naming rights: Stockland Stadium (1995– 97), Malanda Stadium (1998) and Dairy Farmers Stadium (1999-2013)

The stadium has aslo hosted an Australian test match against Papua Guinea in 2000 , an Austraian x111 match 2005 the super leagues world 9’s tournament in 1997 and charity fixtures with state of origin legends matches and Australia legends vs New Zealand legends, it also hosted England vs Papua New Guinea in the 2008 Rugby League world cup There have been plenty of test matches and some wins and some loses. The stadium has had a amazing line up of games all at 1300 Smiles stadium in october 2015 when the North Queensland cowboys secured there first National Rugby League premiership the Australian Prime minister Malcom Turnbull while standing next to Johnathan Thurston, he expressed that Townsville North Queensland deserved a brand new stadium this brought along more talks and conversation about funding where it will come from and it was propossed and granted approval and work commenced in 2017 in constrution of the NEW NQ stadium. Which is due to open with sir Elton John 2020 costing $250 million architect is cox architect and Watpac contractor .

The new look to the North Queensland stadium. It has been a hard road to getting it done and ready on time for the opening date there has been set backs including the febuary floods (monsoon)but to one worker he thinks it will be ready in time that theres only a few more months left worth of work tobe done.The construction has been ongoing since 2017 and has more set backs and workers not being payed the correct amount so not only has nature played its part in the due dates construction itself has . This new stadium they hope brings more tourist in and will become the new home for the North Queensland Cowboys who just visited the site yesterday the 13 August 2019 a lot of them being shown around the construction site see there new home ground , hopefully they get new home field and new on field game plays and they can bring home another premier ship. The name for the new stadium has not been decided yet or announced but by the look of it will definitly do well for the Cowboys I hope and show tourist the nice new feel and look of our brand new stadium. This stadium they hope to bulid up tourism and the econmy hopefully with the new changer to the North Queenslands new stadium can bring more changes to the city like more premiers ship more wins for our “COWBOYS”. Out the front of the stadium a tribute statue of the man himself Mr Johnathan Thurston will be erected before the grand opening. Sir Elton John will be the opening act . What will happen to the old stadium, with the completion of the North Queensland Stadium ahead of the 2020 NRL season, the 1300 SMILES Stadium site will no longer be required to hold major events, Stadium Queensland and the stake holders trying to find other use’s for the stadium such as local games if not, Once the new stadium is operational, the existing stadium site can begin to be decommissioned and transitioned into other uses. It is anticipated this process could take several years

Author: (N.T and 08 /19) | Acknowledgments: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/North_Queensland_Stadium#Construction

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Willows_Sports_Complex

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The Old Townsville Hospital Heritage-listed site

The old Townsville Hospital is a heritage-listed site, but recent changes have converted this once great hospital into luxurious apartments with a great veiw of the Strand and Magnetic Island. This magnificent building was made a heritage site on 26th April 1996. The hospital is one of the most prominent examples of the extensive hospital building program undertaken by Labour Governments in the 1930s and 1940s as part of its commitment to government sponsored public health. This building is made of a exposed brickwork for the base and the external walls, which are rendered and painted white. The Townsville General Hospital is significant as an institutional building designed by the important architectural firm Donoghue and Fulton which combined the latest ideas in hospital planning with recent developments in architectural design. The Townsville General Hospital demonstrates the emergence of the Australia-wide trend for a progressive image in Australian health. Other hospital works designed by Donoghue and Fulton include general hospitals at Kingaroy (1936-38), Ayr (1941) and Roma, the Nurses' Quarters at Nambour Hospital (1937-38) and maternity hospitals at Goondiwindi.

This site is located at Gregory Street in North Ward Townsville and was constructed between the years of 1945 to 1951.

The Second Townsville General Hospital was designed by Donoghue and Fulton between 1935 and 1939 but construction was delayed due to the outbreak of World War II. On 11 November 1945, the foundation stone was laid by the Queensland Treasurer, Ned Hanlon. On 21 April 1951 he officially opened the hospital in his role as Queensland Premier.

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Despite being housed in the old Townsville Hospital building on Gregory Street in North Ward there is absolutely nothing there that will give you the feeling of being in an old hospital due to the amazing redesign of the appartments. modern architecture combined with a luxurious fitout make for a highly unique offering in the Townsville unit market. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The other thing that the apartments offer is underground parking, so it leaves you the option to walk down to the shops that are located across the road including different cuisine restaurants and coffe shops.

Between 1932 and 1945 was a period of rapid development in hospitals in Queensland. This was partly due to the passing of the Hospital Act in 1923. The new hospital was to be the largest facility of its type in Australia outside a capital city and had been built at a cost of approximately ÂŁ500,000 for building and equipment. It opened with approximately 270 beds under the care of Dr Kiernan Dorney who was the medical superintendent. Plus the hospital at the time clamed that they had the largest staff of specialists outside of Brisbane. There is no compromise on space with 250sq m of indoor living matched by a massive 62sq m balcony that runs nearly the entire breadth of the apartment. The brand new appartments are on sale for about 1.78million and gives you a great view and great access to most fusilitys as they are within walking distence. This magnifucent place also gives you up to date security giving you that much needed cumfert if you ever feel the need to go on a holiday or leave any valuabuls behind you can put your mind to ease knowing that everything will be ok.

The Second Townsville General Hospital demonstrates the emergence of the Australia-wide trend for a progressive image, inspired by European modernist architecture, for highrise hospital design.

The Science Place James Cook University

In 2015, James Cook University Douglas campus started construction on a new structure, south of Nursing Sciences (building 25) and north of the Australian Tropical Science and Innovation Precinct (ATSIP, building 145); in place of buildings 21, 22 and 23. Before construction, members of the Bindal Aboriginal community committed the site to a smoking ceremony. The building was constructed from at least 93.5% of recycled materials, those also taken from the previous buildings upon demolition. And two years later the project finished in 2017 to open up for the first semester undregraduates, keen to learn in this new marvel.

Award-Winning Building The Science Place has won several awards, including those at the Australian Institute of Architects (AIA). Winning two categories: the Jennifer Taylor Award for Educational Architecture and a Sustainable Architecture Award. The judging jury described the Science Place as a “transformative project making science visible, accessible and attractive.” Also describing it as “both exciting and nurturing, and despite a challenging brief, the architects have created a sustainable building and comfortable environment for both the staff and students.” They complimented the innovation saying “a highly flexible and dynamic facility, a sense of energy that permeates from within.” The Science Place earned Australia’s first LEED Gold rating.

Design The building of the Science Place was first planned by JCU around 2012. Later contracting HASSELL architects: Lucy O’Driscoll and Peter Hastings, interior design by Troy King. With the final construction of the Science Place being completed by construction, property and infrastructure group Lendlease in 2017.

Sustainable Designs The Science Place was built to be environmentally sustainable, these features include: 93.5% of materials are recycled demolition and construction materials. Light reflective roof coverings to reduce the amount of heat gain and use of cooling systems. 25kW solar system, generating 125 kWh of energy each day. Strategically located to receive the most sunlight while not increasing heat gain. Daylight sensitive lighting to reduce energy consumption. Metered circuits and retrievable data for future monitoring and assessment. High quality indoor air monitoring and management systems. Low emission building materials, adhesives and paints used to increase overall air health. Water saving fittings in lavatories.

Building Facilities Facilities for student and staff include the following: Teaching rooms and lecture halls with sophisticated interactive audio-visual and videoconferencing equiment for remote teaching. Flexible spaces for small-group learning of students. Large fully supplied research labs for enhancing learning and allowing for out-of-lab observation. Food outlets for convenience. Offices for all academic, technical and administrative staff. Facilities for CSIRO Education NQ.

Author: TW 08/19 | Acknowledgments: www.jcu.edu.au/estate-directorate/campus-planning/major-project-information/majorprojects-in-construction/the-science-place www.hassellstudio.com/en/cms-projects/detail/the-science-place

The Clock Tower A thing of architectural beauty

The Clock Tower on Flinders St is a well known Townsville landmark and was built in stages between 1886 – 1889. Its original use as a post office and telegraph service. It was designed by the Queensland Colonial Architect, John James Clark, who also designed other buildings in north Queensland, including the courthouses in Charters Towers and Mackay, a hospital in Innisfail, and the Townsville Railway Station, which was completed in 1913. The first stage comprised a telegraph office while postal services were dispatched from the old building. Then the old post office was demolished to make way for the new Author: (Your Initials and mm/yy) | Acknowledgments:

building. The clock tower was constructed under a separate contract in 1889 by Henry L Davis and Co. The new post office opened on 2 December 1889. The new building was a two-storey brick and concrete Italianate style with a 2m wide balcony. It also contained a 5 bedroom, 1 bath, kitchen, dining and drawing room residence for the Postmaster. The residence provided for the Postmaster was considered “palatial” at the time and drew criticism from local public spokesmen who often met outside at the corner of Flinders and Denham Streets to give politically motivated speeches.

During WWII, the post office housed classes in morse code for the many air crew reservists in town. After the bombing of Darwin in February 1942, the clock tower on the Townsville Post Office was dismantled and put into storage. As a recognisable landmark, and as a communications centre, it was considered a potential target for enemy bombs. In 1947 the Chamber of Commerce lobbied the Commonwealth Government for the restoration of the Post Office clock tower, they were unsuccessful and it wasn’t until the early 1960’s that a new modified clock tower was built.

For over one hundred years, the old Townsville Post Office has watched over the evolving city and has been the epicentre for community activity since first being built. From its early days as the postal and telephone office, politically motivated speakers, to it being the military communications headquarters during World War 2 and then back to a postal office after the war.

District (CBD). The walk displays the consolidation of the westward movement to the CBD in conjunction with the expansion of insurance, commercial and banking institutions. While many of the buildings exhibit landmark qualities, all contribute to the streetscape and provide an understanding of Townsville’s emergence as the administrative centre of North Queensland. You can visit the Townsville Council at https://www.townsville.qld.gov.au for a more detailled map of the heritage trail.

Since 2001 the old Townsville Post Office has been home to the Brewery. Having been renovated and refurbished from the inside out it has now become an award winning brewery of craft beers, an acclaimed smokehouse and banquet center. On offer is also a tour every Friday, which includes an in-depth brewery tour showing the brewing process and history of Townsville Brewery and beer tasting paddle with 8 styles.

The post office was transferred from the Australian Government to the commercial entity, the Australian Postal Commission in 1985. It was sold in 2001 to the Townsville Brewing Company and a new chapter in the building’s history began with the redevelopment of the iconic landmark into a brewery, restaurant and function centre. In 2003 the building became heritage listed. The reason behind making the building heritage listed is because of the significance of it’s type and it’s location. It is a fine example of a purpose-built colonial government building displaying Renaissance elements. For over one hundred years it has been a landmark in the streetscape of the town.

The clock tower also went through another change. In 2011 Cyclone Yasi struck Townsville. The clock tower had been jammed and lost one of its minute hands. However thanks to the Brewery’s head brewer, Sam Lloyd, the historic clock is once again ticking. It was a long process and was only started in November 2017 and completed in February 2018.

It is also a part of theheritage trail walks for the Townsville Council. The building is a part of the The Civic Pride trail, it traces the growth of the heart of Townsville’s Central Business Author: (L.BInitials 08/19and | Acknowledgments: Townsville council, The Brewery, northqueenslandhistory.blogspot.com, Townsville Bulletin Author: (Your mm/yy) | Acknowledgments:

Sugar Shaker Decade of history

The Sugar Shaker history goes back to the 70’s a nickname that was given to an odd shape building that seemed intriguing to the locals by inspiration from a sugar shaker containers that was in a cafeteria in Coles in the city.

The building was originally constructed in 1976 on the site of the famous old "Centra Hotel" which was cleared in 1973. The hotel has called by a number of names. It was originally called the "Hotel Townsville". It has also been known as the Centra Townsville and Townsville International Hotel, and around 2001 its name was changed from the "Centra" to Holiday Inn. Inspiration came for the nickname sugar shaker when locals was in a cafeteria at Coles had sugar dispensers on the table. Seeing this made the builder curious as to make the shape of the building exactly like this. The dispensers were glass, bulbous in shape on a flattened base, with a screw on metal cap and cylindrical projecting spout in the centre, of smaller diameter than the cap. By 2016 the

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name Hotel Grand Chancellor was the new name of the building. There was a huge upgrade and refurbishing done also a resturant was built inside reflecting the nickname given in the 70’s. Years later the building is a 4star hotel called the hotel grand chancellor which was upgraded and refurbished to the owners likeing over the years. A lot of changes have been made so now the sugar shaker is called the Hotel Grand Chancellor to the hotel. The spout-like top of the building doubles as plant and equipment space. Its design is said to represent the importance of the region’s sugar industry Colliers associate director Neville Smith said it was an icon. He is tempted to refer its moniker of Sugar Shaker in marketing because it is so well known It’s an iconic asset. Mr Smith said It’s on every postcard of Townsville you see down south. On a high level of interest due to its iconic stature The hotel developed in the mid-1970s, comprises 160 rooms and 40 apartments, meeting rooms, a gymnasium and two restaurants, a lot has changed since the 70’s til 2019 the upgraded hotel that is popular not only by its unusual shape that makes it exquisite.

Decades of Change Townsville and the Australian Army: Walking History Tour with Optional City Sightseeing

Take a tour back in time, into one of Townsville’s best historical attraction Townsville can offer. Townsville and the Australian Army: Walking History Tour is a 4-hour tour, with an opitional 2.5 hour city sightseeing tour. The tour includes entrance fees, morning tea and lunch and pickup and drop-offs from your Townsville hotel by a fully air-conditional minivan. A former Australian Army member acts as your guide on the military history tour in Townsville. The city military presence date’s to 1800s. After morning pickupfrom your hotel, your tour guide will drive you to the Jezzine Barracks, which is located on the western side of the Strand and give you a brief on Townsville military history, then give you a tour around Kissing Point Fort built in 1800s, established in 1891 by the british forces. The Kissing Point Fort is located on 15 hectare, the military site was still in use until 2006 and reopened recently as an public park, observation points, picnic areas and an amphitheater.

Once you had brief and tour around the Fort. The tour continue on to the Royal Australian Air Force Museum opens on Tuesdays and Thursday or the Army Museum open on Wednesdays and Firdays, after an introduction you can have a browser around at your own paste for 45 mins, take photos.

The Tour doesn’t stop there, your tour continues on to the Palmetum, botanical garden with 300 species of palm. Follow your tour guide to see the falling soliders in the Black Hawk Memorial who were killed in the 1996 helicopter accident in Queensland. Then morning tea at Tumbetin Tea located in a historic lodge near the botanical garden, before taking and ride to the Lavarack Barracks home to Australia's largest defense base and the army's 3rd Brigade, before wrapping the tour up in WWII history on French Street, where the Royal Australian Air Force intercepted Japanese communications and was part of the important intelligence network of 1942. Email: tsvhwtours@bigpond.com Mobile: 0400 560 471 Website: townsvillehistorywalkingtours.com.au

Author: (F.R 08/2019) | Acknowledgments: Wikipedia, Townsville history walking tours

Community Events September ~ ~ Buyers and Sellers Wanted ~ ~ Time to De-stash!! 7th September. Do you have boxes, shelves, cupboards or even rooms bursting with sewing and craft supplies you no longer need? Or maybe you’re ready to grab yourself a bargain? Either way you won’t want to miss out Carlyle Gardens Arts & Crafts market invites you to put a table of pre-loved craft items together and offer them to a new home. Invite your friends along too!

Council is offering free microchipping to currently registered dogs and approved cats on Saturday 14th September between 8-11 am. The event will take place at Gill Park, Pimlico. Bookings for this event are not required. Microchipping your pet greatly increases the chances of you reuniting with them if they become lost. Kittens and puppies must be at least 8 weeks old to be microchipped. Council invites all members of the community to come and help celebrate the opening of the upgraded Heatley Park.

To secure your table message us via our facebook page Carlyle Gardens Arts & Crafts Market An exhibition of framed and unframed watercolour art in the lovely tropical garden setting surrounding Mo's Art Gallery at 14 Andersosn Street, Railway Estate Townsville. Run annually over a full weekend, this is one of Townsville's longest standing and most popular exhibition by some othe City's most loved and awarded watercolour artists.

There will be:free kids amusements,face painting,free sausage sizzle and soft drinks,community stalls,fire twirling,an appearance by members of the North Queensland Cowboys. 14th Sep 2019 05:00 pm - 08:00 pm Heatley Park Cnr Fulham Road and Mill Drive, Heatley "Raise the Perch" an initiative of the Thuringowa Bird Club is a one day workshop focusing on Companion Birds.

Under the Mango Tree will run over the weekend of Saturday 7th and Sunday 8th September from 10 am to 4 pm both days.

This workshop is being held on the 21st of September 2019 here in Townsville at the Dan Gleeson Sound Shell.

All welcome, free tea, coffee and small eats provided. Council invites all members of the community to come and help celebrate the opening of the upgraded Charles Moroney Park.

Registration Forms will be available from the Thuringowa Bird Club Website or message us and we will forward you a registration form.

There will be:free kids amusements,face painting,free sausage sizzle and soft drinks,community stalls,an appearance by members of the North Queensland Cowboys. 07th Sep 2019 12:00 pm - 03:00 pm Charles Moroney Park Hammond Way, Kelso

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Community Council – Wulguru Come and have your say on Wednesday 18th Sept 6.00pm – 830pm @ Wulguru State School Edison Street. Please check the Townsville Council website for any changes

Entertaining & Thrilling Things you can do in Townsville If you ever find yourself in the beautiful place known as Townsville here is some information about the place and some activities you can attend to make your stay more enjoyable and memorable. Townsville is located in the far north east part of Queensland, its tropical weather makes for a relaxing and peaceful place to have a holiday.

Another place for a great view is Castle Hill, people always go to the top with a car, walk on the road or take a track that’s a bit quicker but more challenging if you’re on foot.

Townsville offers a lot activities to keep you occupied during your stay. People usually like to spend some time to its neghboring island called Magnetic Island or Maggie for short.

If you want to gain some information you can also visit Museum of Tropical Queensland which displays life in the tropics from dinosaurs to the modern day. Immediately when going over on a ferry you can see the wonderful blue ocean and take in an exceptional view. Obviously being on an Island there are tones of activities involving the water, you can go on cruises, sailing boats, jet skis and get a tour on the water. The sound of that alone screams the perfect weekend adventure. While we are on the topic of water back on Townsville the Strand has plenty to offer with a variety of swimming spots plus a water park as you stroll along the beach.

After you have had all of your fun you can spend the rest of your time going shopping, you could spend it looking for a gift either for yourself or for somebody back home. One of the most popular places to shop is Stockland shopping centre, it has a tonne of stores for anything you could think of plus it also has a food court so you wont have to walk far to grab a bite.

If you stay around the beach area you’ll notice places like Jezzine Barracks which is a site that comemorates the Australian Army and the local indigenous people known as the Bindal and Wulgurukaba people.

Townsville is a really great place to visit and it has a lot to offer in terms of finding activities to participate in. I really think it is a good town its not too big and not too small, it’s a nice sized town with a good environment definitely worth visiting sometime soon.

Author: (KDR 08/19) | Acknowledgments: Townsville Tourism

Apps that Inspire Creativity, motivation, inspiration

Brainsparker Out-of-the-box thinking can do wonders to jumpstart your brainstorming. Brainsparker features over 200 creative wordand image-based prompts (like, “Imagine you’re 80 years old looking back; what might be your biggest regret?”) to shift your brain into a different place. In doing so, it activates it in a way that will help you with whatever you’re working on. Brainsparker can be used as needed, but if your creativity needs more regular exercise, the app also lets you schedule it to nudge you with prompts at certain times of day.

Unstuck Trying to work through an idea or project can often feel like you’re running through quicksand. Sometimes the way to pull yourself out isn’t finding a way out at all, but figuring out how and why you’re stuck in the first place. Unstuck is designed to help you with that. Think of it like a virtual therapist for your creativity. First, it asks you to describe how you’re feeling in your “stuck moment,” providing options like “Aimless” or “Hazy.” Then, with a series of questions and prompts, it has you drill down and really explore why you’re stuck. Finding that root cause can do wonders. Unstuck also helps you move forward by providing suggestions and exercises customized to your current situation that you can use to get you back on track.

Fabulous : Self care The Fabulous app is more than a habit tracker. This well-rounded, science-based app will motivate you across the board by helping you build life-changing habits. Features include an expansive library to help you improve productivity and focus, integrated health sessions for meditation and relaxation, and more. The Fabulous App was also voted as App of the Year.

Fitquote FitQuote is a simple app designed to help you stay motivated so you can reach your fitness goals. Get daily quotes that will inspire you to keep training, plus configurable reminders so you never miss a day. Other features let you personalize background photos, save quotes, and more.

Motivate Motivate’s goal is to help you make the first steps toward a more driven, focused, inspired life. The app features thousands of handpicked motivational videos from mentors around the world. Use the customizable notifications to build your daily habit and start discovering what works for you.

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The top eight movies in cinemas August Movie Reviews 1.

FAST & FURIOUS HOBBS AND SHAW

Dwayne Johnson and Jason Statham lead this buddy cop spin off helmed by Deadpool 2 Director and John Wick Co-Creator David Leitch. Sworn enemies Hobbs and Shaw partner up to bring down cyber genetically enhanced anarchist Brixton before he uses his control of a biological weapon to alter humanity forever. If you’re into action packed thrill rides this is the movie for you

4.THE KEEPER David Cross(balloon) is Bert Trautmann, the man who went from German WWll soldier to English football legend, in this heart felt biopic. German soldier Bert Trautmann is taken captive by the British towards the end of WWll. During a POW football match the goalkeeper is noticed by Jack Friar, manager of an amateur club. Forced upon the team Trautmann soon surprises on and off the field. Genre: Truestory and biography| Rated: M

Genre: Action Blockbuster |Rated: M

5. TOY STORY 4

2. THE LION KING

Tom Hanks, Tim Allen and Joan Cusack return for the fourth entry in the multi winning Toy Story franchise.

The Jungle Book Director Jon Favreau helms this CG animated of the ReImagining of the 1994 Walt Disney classic. After his father’s murder, Simba a young lion prince flees his home only to learn the true meaning of responsibility and bravery. Meanwhile, his uncle Scar takes command of his home in Pride Rock, but his greed and lack of compassion drains the natural resources around them. Genre: Musical, Blockbuster| Rated M 3.SPIDER MAN FAR FROM HOME The first Marvel film after mega block buster Avengers: Endgame sees Peter Parker’s (Tom Holland) European school trip interrupted when Nick Fury (Samuel L Jackson) pays a visit. He needs Spider Man’s help to battle a new enemy: the Elementals. Co stars Jake Gyllenghall as Mysterio. This is the 23rd MCU movie. Holland returns alongside Spider Man: homecoming Director Jon Watts. Genre: Action blockbuster|Rated: M

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When Bonnie adds a reluctant new toy called Forky (Tony Hale) to her room, a road trip adventure alongside old and new friends will show Woody(Hanks) how big the world can really be for a toy. Genre: Adventure, Comedy, Kids & Family, Fantasy|Rated G 6. CHAL MERA PUTT A group of Punjabis living as illegal immigrants in the UK try to find a solution to there migrant status woes in this Indian comedy, drama. Genre: Comedy, Drama|Rated G Langauge Punjabi with English subtitles

7. YESTERDAY Everyone in the world has forgotten about the Beattles except Jackâ&#x20AC;Ś Noone in the world can rermember the Beatles except a struggling musician, who uses this bizzare situation to his advantage in this comedic flight of fancy tale Directed by Oscar Winner Danny Boyle (127) hours and from the Writer of love actually. Genre: Comedy, Fantasy, Music|Rated M

8. THE SECRET LIFE OF PETS 2 The follow up to 2016s Animated adventure comedy, with Patton Oswalt (replacing Louis .C.K.) and Harrison Ford among the cast new comers. They join Kevin Hart, Jenny Slate and Dana Carvey, as well as Director Chris Renaud and Writer Brian Lynch, who both reprise there duties. Max and his pet friends continue to live their secret lives after their owners leave the house for the day. Genre: Adventure, Animated, Comedy,Kids & Family|Rated: PG 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 Warinna Cineplex 164 Dalrymple Rd, Currajong

THE MOVIE OF THE MONTH

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Life Hacks To make life easier

Waterproof your shoes Spread beeswax all over your shoes and use a hair dryer to melt the beeswax until you can no longer see it. Dry clothes faster If you donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have a dryer and need to dry your clothes quickly, hereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s what you can do. Place your wet clothing on a dry towel and roll the towel with the garment inside. Pick it up, and twist it as tightly as possible to squeeze out the excess water. Once excess water has drained, hang the clothes on a hanger to dry fully Smelly shoes Place a few dry tea bags inside the shoes to absorb the bad smell. If shoes are wet, fill them with a mixture of rice and baking soda and leave for a few days.

Find small lost items Cover the end of a vacuum cleaner with a stocking and start searching. Just check from time to time to see if the object you are looking for is already there. Unclog drains easily Run hot water down the drain for a minute, and then sprinkle one cup of baking soda down the drain. Slowly pour one cup of vinegar down the drain. and flush one more time with hot or boiling water. Clean the shower head To clean your shower head, fill a plastic bag with white vinegar and secure it to the shower head with an elastic band. Allow it to soak in the vinegar overnight, and remove the bag in the morning.

Author: L.B 08/19 | Acknowledgments: https://www.quickanddirtytips.com

What’s On Townsville September Burdekin Water Festival

Les Divas – An All Male Revue

1st Sept - 7th Sept

6th Sept

The Burdekin Water Festival is a celebration of the abundance of water in the district and is one of the longest running festivals in. The celebrations include a wide variety of exciting events that encompass the whole community. For more information visit: https://www.burdekinwaterfestival.com.au

Get ready for the all-singing, all-dancing, all-fabulous Les Divas! Look out Townsville! For the first time ever Sydney’s six-foot songstress Prada Clutch and her dazzling divas are coming to paint this town fabulous! The show will be at The Ville. For more information go to: https://www.the-ville.com.au

Womens Adventure Film Tour 19/20 – Townsville City 2nd

Sept –

8th

Sept

This is Australia’s original women’s adventure film tour, created by Adventure Entertainment in partnership with She Went Wild. This short film festival is a celebration of the inspiring women around us who are doing extraordinary things in the name of adventure. The screenings will be held at Event Cinemas Townsville City, selected screenings will include emcee introductions, prize draws and Q&A. For futher information go to: https://www.eventcinemas.com.au/Cinema/Townsville-City

Relay For Life Townsville 14th Sept – 15th Sept Townsville Relay For Life is a fun and moving overnight experience that raises vital funds for the Cancer Council’s research, prevention, information and support services. Relay is a chance for the Townsville community to recognise and celebrate local cancer survivors, patients and their carers, to honour and remember loved ones lost to cancer and to raise money to help save more lives. The relay will be held at JCU at the Joe Baker Field. For more information on how to join or donate go to: https://secure.fundraising.cancer.org.au/site/TR/RelayforLife

Gutsy Girls Adventure Film Tour

Chilli Ville – Townsville’s Chilli Festival

4th Sept

15th Sept

Showcasing over 2 hours of the most inspirational and entertaining films celebrating adventurous women from independent filmmakers around the globe. Featuring a unique selection of films of varying lengths and styles, covering topics relevant to women in the outdoors and will be screened at Warrina Cineplex. For more details visit:

Chilli festival celebrating all things hot and spicy, incorporating flavours of the world's best chilli-loving cuisines. Everything from chillieating competitions, live music, hot cars, hot bikes, chilli food stalls (and non-chilli food for the not so brave), children's activities, full bar, chilli cocktails, chilli beer and lots more! For more information and how to get involved :

http://www.gutsygirlsadventurefilmtour.com.au/

http://chilliville.com.au/

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Sk8way – Skate to Donate

Riverway Mvie Nights: Ralph breaks the Internet

20th Sept

28th Sept

Sk8way’s are holding a fundraising night to support our local farmers on the 20th September 2019. They’re calling it

Chill out under the raintrees for the FREE screening of Ralph Breaks the Internet!

“Sk8way’s Bootscootin’ Buy a Bale Night”. They will be donating 25% of each entry on the night to the Buy A Bale Foundation as well as funds from raffles that will be conducted throughout the night will also be donated. For more information go to:

Join best buds Wreck-It Ralph and Vanellope-von-Schweetz as they travel to the World Wide Web to save video game “Sugar Rush”, from 6:30pm Friday 28 September at Riverway Oval. For more information visit: https://www.townsville.qld.gov.au

https://www.sk8way.com.au/

Music @ the Gallery – Spring Series (2) 29th Sept

Mission Beach Community Cassowary Festival 21st – 22nd Sept The Mission Beach Community Cassowary Festival is a weekend of activities celebrating nature. The community, young and old are invited to participate by showcasing their talents and creativity through art, music and science.

What better way to relax after shopping at the markets than to take in a concert at the art gallery. In these intimate concerts classical and romantic works will be presented by local instrumental and voca lmusicians. All funds from the concerts will go towards staging the Australian Concerto & Vocal Competition. The event will be held at the Perc Tucker Regional Gallery. For more information visit: http://www.acvc.com.au

The festival promotes MISSION BEACH - naturally branding with a vision for an ecologically sustainable future, supporting locally owned and operated businesses and encouraging low impact tourism and development at Mission Beach". For more information visit: https://www.cassowaryfestival.com/

In a Sentimental Mood – Stokes Nicholson Big Band 22nd Sept Presented by Townsville Community Music Centre. The longest running community Big Band in North Queensland, SNBB started playing in Townsville 29 years ago! This energetic and versatile band will present a great variety of music, from older Jazz classics, to vibrant up-tempo Latin works. The event will be held at the Carlton Theatre. For times and ticket prices go to:

AFL Masters National Carnival 29th Sept – 6th Oct 2019 National Carnival to be held in Townsville from Sunday 29 September to Sunday 6 October. The Game of AFL Masters Australian Football (AFLM) provides the opportunity for players 30 years and over to enjoy the game of Aussie Rules Football in a safe, supportive, family orientated and fun environment. For more information on this event go to: http://websites.sportstg.com/assoc_page.cgi?c=1-7804-0-00

For more events that are happening in Townsville during September visit the Townsville City Council’s What’s on website

http://www.townsvillemusic.org.au/

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https://www.townsville.qld.gov.au

Baked Stuffed Ricotta Shells A yummy vegetarian option for Meat-Free Monday

READY IN: 45 mins SERVES: 4 INGREDIENTS 12 Giant Pasta Shells 250 grams Spinach Leaves chopped finely Âź cup Fresh Basil Leaves chopped finely 420 grams Ricotta Cheese 2/3 cup Parmesan Cheese 1 Egg 750 grams Tomato Passata Âž cup Mozzarella grated

METHOD 1. 2. 3.

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Cook the giant pasta shells according to the package directions. While that is cooking, finely chop the spinach and basil and mix together. In a medium bowl, mix together the ricotta cheese, parmesan, and egg. Season with salt and pepper (around half a tsp each is normally enough). Add the chopped spinach and basil. Set aside in the fridge, Drain the pasta well. To the bottom of a casserole dish, add around two cups of passata. Then divide the ricotta mis evenly in the shells, stuffing them with a spoon and smoothing the tops. Arrange the shells in the dish, add the rest of the passata, and sprinkle over the mozzarella. Bake for 30 minutes, serve warm.

Summary An easy to follow recipe. Kids love giant food. A fun alternative to meat.

Author: M.D 08/19 | Acknowledgments: https://www.stayathomemum.com.au/recipes/baked-stuffed-ricotta-shells/

Butter-less Butter Chicken Heart Smart Recipe

READY IN: 40mins SERVES: 4 INGREDIENTS

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1 tablespoon canola oil 2 onions, finely diced 4 garlic cloves, crushed 1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger 2 tablespoons no added salt tomato paste 1 tablespoon cumin 1 tablespoon garam masala 1 tablespoon brown sugar 1/2 teaspoon dried chilli flakes 1/2 teaspoon turmeric 2 (about 250g each) skinless chicken breast fillets, trimmed of all visible fat 400g can no added salt diced tomatoes 3/4 cup reduced fat thick natural yoghurt 300g green beans, trimmed and steamed Coriander sprigs, to garnish 1 tablespoon toasted flaked almonds, to garnish 2 cups cooked basmati rice, to serve

METHOD 1. Heat oil in a deep non-stick frying pan over medium heat. Add onion and cook for 10 minutes. Add garlic and ginger, cook 2 minutes. Add tomato paste, cook 1 minute. 2. Reduce heat to low and stir in the cumin, garam masala, brown sugar, chilli flakes and turmeric. Cut the chicken into pieces and add to the pan. Cook, stirring, for 2-3 minutes. 3. Add the tomatoes, yoghurt and 1/4 cup water, stir to combine. Bring to the boil then reduce heat to low and cook, uncovered, for 15-20 minutes or until the chicken is cooked and the sauce has thickened. 4. Serve with cooked basmati rice and the steamed beans. Garnish with coriander sprigs and toasted flaked almonds.

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

Author: (TD 08/19) | Acknowledgments: https://www.heartfoundation.org.au/recipes/butter-less-butter-chicken

Fried Pork & Spring Onion Wontons Entertaining made easy

READY IN: Prep 30mins Cook 10mins MAKES: 40

METHOD

INGREDIENTS

Step 1

350g Pork Mince

2 tsp Chinese rice wine or dry sherry

Combine mince, coriander, spring onion, soy sauce, rice wine or sherry, ginger, garlic and lemongrass paste in a bowl. Season with white pepper. Place 1 wonton wrapper on a clean work surface. Top with 1 tsp of mince mixture. Brush edges with a little water. Bring the corners together to enclose the filling and pinch the centre to seal. Repeat with remaining wrappers and mince mixture.

2 tsp finely grated ginger

Step 2

1 garlic clove, crushed

To make the spring onion dipping sauce, combine the spring onion, ginger, soy sauce, vinegar, sugar and oil in a small bowl.

1/2 cup coarsely chopped coriander 2 spring onions, thinly sliced 2 tsp salt-reduced soy sauce

2 tsp lemongrass paste Pinch of ground white pepper 40 wonton wrappers 1 tbs peanut oi SPRING ONION DIPPING SAUCE 2 spring onions, thinly sliced 1 tsp finely grated ginger 2 tbs salt-reduced soy sauce

Step 3 Heat oil in a large frying pan over high heat until just smoking. Remove from heat. Arrange wontons over the base of the frying pan. Cook over high heat for 2 mins or until the bases are golden. Pour Âź cup (60ml) water evenly over wontons. Cover and cook for 3-4 mins or until the wontons are cooked through and water evaporates. Transfer the wontons to a serving plate. Serve with spring onion dipping sauce.

2 tbs rice wine vinegar 2 tsp caster sugar 1 tsp sesame oil

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Greek Lamb Ribs with mint yoghurt

READY IN: 2hours SERVES: 2

METHOD 1.

Heat ¼ cup oil in pan.

INGREDIENTS

Add ribs to hot pan and sprinkle with 1tbsp herbs, salt and pepper, cook until brown either side.

When brown add ribs into baking tray.

Cover with chicken stock and sprinkle with another 1tbsp of herbs.

Cover tray with aluminium foil and bake in fan forced oven at 160c for approx 2hrs (or until meat is seperating from bone.)

While meat is cooking pick mint leaves off stalk and finely chiffonade.

Mix finely chopped mint through the greek yoghurt.

After the meat is cooked remove from baking tray and allow to drain.

Return the ribs to a hot fry pan with the remaining of the oil, sprinkle with more herbs, salt and pepper.

1kg Lamb Ribs ¼ cup Dried Mixed Herbs ½ cup of Vegetable Oil 1litre of Chicken Stock Salt and Pepper 300g Greek Yoghurt 2-3 Sprigs of Mint 1 Lemon (Garnish)

Summary Great finger food. Can be prepared in advanced, reheat from steps 9 to13. Gluten and lactose free.

10. By returning the ribs to hot oil after baking, you are just trying to render some of the fat of the ribs and achieve a crispy texture on the outside. 11. To serve place ribs on a plate and stack them in a jenga/criss crossed pattern. 12. Drizzle with mint yoghurt or dollop on the side of the plate. 13. Place lemon cheek beside lamb rib stack.

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Lemon & Honey Chicken Salad A tasty combination of sweet & zesty flavours

READY IN: Prep 12mins Cook 15mins SERVES: 4 INGREDIENTS Zest and juice of 1 lemon, (plus 1 tablespoon lemon juice, extra) 2 tablespoons honey 1/4 cup (60ml) extra virgin olive oil 1 cup mint leaves, half the leaves finely chopped 4 x 200g chicken breast fillets, each sliced into thirds 200g fresh or frozen broad beans 1/2 (200g) garlic ciabatta loaf , halved lengthways, torn into small pieces Large handful of baby spinach 400g can chickpeas, rinsed, drained 125g cherry tomatoes, halved 1/2 cucumber, finely chopped 1/4 cup flat-leaf parsley leaves, chopped 2 teaspoons wholegrain mustard * broad beans can be replaced with fresh/frozen peas

METHOD Step 1 Preheat grill to medium-high. Step 2 Combine lemon zest and juice, honey, 1 1/2 tablespoons oil and chopped mint in a large bowl. Season with sea salt and freshly ground black pepper. Add chicken, stir to coat, then place in the refrigerator for 10 minutes to marinate. Step 3 Meanwhile, blanch broad beans in boiling water for 1-2 minutes. Drain and refresh under cold running water. Remove tough outer skins. Set aside. Step 4 Place ciabatta on a baking tray and grill for 4-5 minutes until golden and crisp. Step 5 Preheat a chargrill pan to high. Cook chicken for 2-3 minutes each side until caramelised and cooked through. Step 6 Toss broad beans, ciabatta, mache, chickpeas, tomatoes, cucumber, parsley and whole mint leaves in a large bowl. Step 7 Whisk together mustard and remaining 2 tablespoons oil and 1 tablespoon lemon juice. Season. Divide the salad among plates, pour over dressing and top with chicken to serve.

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Nachos Cob Dip Say â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;holaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;

READY IN: Prep 20mins Cook 40mins SERVES: 8 INGREDIENTS 2 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil 500g lean beef mince 1 brown onion, finely chopped 2 garlic cloves, crushed 390g jar nachos salsa 1 tablespoon tomato paste 400g can pinto or kidney beans, drained, rinsed 2 tablespoons chopped fresh coriander leaves, plus extra leaves to serve 1 large cob loaf 1 cup grated cheese 1 avocado, mashed 2 tablespoons lime juice 1 tomato, finely chopped Serve with corn chips, sliced cucumber and capsicum, sour cream

METHOD Step 1 Heat oil in a large frying pan over medium-high heat. Add mince and for 6 minutes or until browned. Add onion and garlic fry until onion softens. Add salsa, tomato paste and beans. Bring to a simmer. Reduce heat to medium-low. Cook for 3 minutes or until mixture thickens. Stir in coriander. Step 2 Preheat oven to 180C/160C fan-forced. Line a large baking tray with baking paper. Cut 4cm off top of loaf. Leaving a 2cm crust, remove soft bread from centre. Cut soft bread and cob top into large cubes. Place cob and bread cubes on prepared tray. Step 3 Spoon 1/3 of the mince mixture into cob. Sprinkle with half the cheese. Top with half the remaining mince mixture and remaining cheese. Cover remaining mince mixture to keep warm. Bake bread cubes and cob for 20 to 25 minutes or until cheese is golden. Stand for 5 minutes. Step 4 Combine avocado and lime juice in a bowl. Season with salt and pepper. Top cob with remaining mince mixture, avocado mixture, tomato and extra coriander leaves.

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Ravioli Lasagna Quick and simple to make

READY IN: 65mins SERVES: 8 INGREDIENTS ½ kg of beef mince 700g of Spaghetti sauce 700g of Cheese or Beef Ravioli 1-1/2 cups of shredded mozzarella cheese Minced fresh basil (Optional)

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METHOD 1.

In a large frying pan, cook the beef over medium heat until no longer pink and then drain. In a greased baking dish, layer a third of the spaghetti sauce, half of the ravioli and beef and ½ cup of cheese and repeat layers, top with remaining sauce and cheese 2. Cover and Bake at 400 until heated through for 40-45min and if desired top with basil. Summary Freeze for easy reheatable meals Kids can have fun helping assemble Large amounts easily made Great portion size

Steak and Rye Panzanella Salad Recipes

INGREDIENTS 2 tsp. caraway seeds 2 tbsp. red wine vinegar 4 tbsp. olive oil 1 tbsp. whole-grain mustard 1 clove clove garlic, pressed Kosher salt Pepper 1 bulb fennel, quartered 1 medium red onion, sliced into rounds 3 slices rye bread (1 inch thick) 1 large bunch kale, leaves chopped (about 10 cups) 1 lb. sirloin steak DIRECTIONS 1. Toast caraway seeds in a small skillet on medium, about 2 minutes. In a small bowl, whisk together vinegar, 2 tablespoons oil, mustard, garlic, caraway seeds, and 1/4 teaspoon salt. 2. Heat grill or grill pan over medium-high. Brush fennel, onion, and bread with 1 tablespoon oil and season fennel and onion with a pinch salt. Grill, covered, turning often, until vegetables are tender and charred and bread is toasted, 5 to 8 minutes for vegetables and 1 to 2 minute

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for bread. Transfer to cutting board; core and thinly slice fennel and tear bread into chunks. 3. In a large bowl, toss kale, grilled vegetables, and bread with half of dressing and let sit, tossing occasionally. Meanwhile, rub steak with remaining 1 Tbsp olive oil and season with 1/2 teaspoon each salt and pepper. Grill to desired doneness, 5 to 7 minutes per side for mediumrare. Transfer to cutting board and let rest 5 minutes before slicing. Fold into salad and drizzle with remaining vinaigrette. Letting the kale sit in the acidic dressing for a few minutes helps soften the leaves slightly so they are easier to eat. PER SERVING 435 CALORIES, 23 G FAT (5 G SATURATED), 29 G PROTEIN, 735 MG SODIUM, 28 G CARB, 6 G FIBER

Lamb Vindaloo An Indian Restaurant Favourite

READY IN: 25 Mins SERVES: 4

METHOD 1.

Heat the ghee/vegetable oil over medium heat.

INGREDIENTS

Allow to sizzle for about a minute and then add the spicesc. The curry will darken as the turmeric fries away.

Now scoop in the garlic and ginger along with the chopped chillies.

Throw in the potatoes (if using) and the heated curry sauce. Stir to combine while adding the pre-cooked lamb pieces.

Stir in the yogurt one tablespoon at a time followed by the vinegar and tomato paste.

Check for seasoning and then sprinkle with the chopped coriander and season to taste with salt and pepper.

800g pre-cookd lamb meat 2 tablespoons ghee or vegetable oil 2 tablespoons garlic and gingr paste 3 fresh green chillies finely chopped 2 scotch bonnet chillies - finely chopped 1 tablespoon cumin powder 1 teaspoon turmeric 1 tablespoon curry powder 1 tablespoon coriander powder 1 tablespoon tomato paste 3 tablespoons red hot chilli powder (be careful - less might be better) 4 cloves 1 bay leaf 6 green cardamom pods - smashed 2 potatoes - pre- boiled (optional) 2 tablespoons vinegar 2 tablespoons plain yogurt 500ml (2 cups) heated curry sauce salt and pepper to taste 3 tablespoons chopped coriander

PLANNING AHEAD Curry Sauce All of the authentic Indian restaurant style recipes on my blog call for a base curry sauce. There is a link for my base Pre-Cooked Lamb There cook my lamb for this recipe in two different ways. The most common way that it is cooked in restaurants is for the meat to be slowly stewed with spices.

Author: (D.Mc 08/19) Acknowledgments: https://greatcurryrecipes.net Author: (D.Mc 08/19 | Acknowledgments: greatcurryrecipes.net

Zucchini & Bacon Slice Serve hot or cold

READY IN: Prep 20mins Cook 45-50mins SERVES: 6 INGREDIENTS 5 eggs 1/2 cup oil 1 zucchini finely grated 1 onion finely grated 1 carrot finely grated 4 mushrooms sliced

METHOD

Beat eggs in a large bowl and mix in oil.

Add vegetables, except mushrooms, and mix.

Stir in flour and mixed herbs. Add milk and stir.

Add mushrooms and stir gently.

Pour into a greased lasagne dish.

Top with sliced tomato, then sprinkle over chopped bacon and grated cheese.

Bake at 180C for 45â&#x20AC;&#x201C;50 minutes.

420 g cream-style canned corn 1 cup self-raising flour 3/4 cup milk

Serve slice with a tossed green salad

1 pinch mixed herbs

This can easily be converted to a vegetarian dish by leaving out the bacon.

3 bacon rashers chopped

Can also be cut into portions and frozen

2 tomatoes sliced 3/4 cup cheese grated

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Banana, Berry & Oat Smoothie

READY IN: 5mins SERVES: 2 INGREDIENTS

METHOD

oats into a blender or food processor and blend

1½ cup reduced fat milk 2 tablespoons reduced fat Greek yoghurt 1 banana

Place milk, yoghurt, banana, mixed berries and until smooth.

Pour smoothie into two tall glasses and top with chia seeds and coconut before serving.

½ cup frozen (or fresh) mixed berries ½ cup rolled oats 1 tablespoon chia seeds, to serve 1 tablespoon flaked coconut, to serve

Summary A diet full of a variety of fruits and vegetables can help protect against heart disease, stroke, type 2 diabetes, and some cancers.

Author: (TD and 08/19) | Acknowledgments: https://www.heartfoundation.org.au/recipes/banana-berry-oat-smoothie

Date and choc-chip cookie bars For an afternoon treat

READY IN: Prep 20mins Cook 25mins MAKES: 16

METHOD

INGREDIENTS 125g butter, softened

Preheat oven to 180C/160C fan-forced. Grease a 20cm x 30cm lamington pan. Line base and sides with baking paper, extending paper 3cm above long sides.

1/3 cup firmly packed dark brown sugar

Step 2

1/3 cup caster sugar

Using an electric mixer, beat butter, sugars and vanilla in a medium bowl until pale and creamy. Add eggs, 1 at a time, beating until just combined. Stir in flours, oats and milk. Stir in dates and 1/3 cup chocolate chips until just combined.

2 teaspoons vanilla extract 2 eggs 1 cup wholemeal self-raising flour

Step 1

1 cup plain self-raising flour 1/2 cup traditional rolled oats 2 tablespoons milk 10 fresh medjool dates, pitted, chopped 1/2 cup dark chocolate chips

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Step 3 Spread mixture into prepared pan. Sprinkle with remaining chocolate chips. Bake for 25 minutes or until firm to touch and golden brown. Cool completely in pan. Cut into bars. Serve.

Lemon & Sour Cream Biscuits these lemon bites are more like a cake than a biscuit.

READY IN: Prep 1hr 20mins Cook 40mins MAKES: 40

METHOD

INGREDIENTS

Preheat oven to 160C/140C fan-forced. Line 4 large baking trays with baking paper.

2 1/2 cups plain flour 1 1/3 cups caster sugar 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder 125g butter, melted, cooled 1/2 cup sour cream 2 eggs, lightly beaten 3 teaspoons finely grated lemon rind 1/3 cup lemon juice Lemon zest, to serve SOUR CREAM ICING 2 1/2 cups pure icing sugar, sifted 1/3 cup sour cream 1 tablespoon lemon juice

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Step 1

Step 2 Combine flour, sugar and baking powder in a bowl. Make a well. Add melted butter, sour cream, egg, lemon rind and juice. Mix well to combine (mixture will resemble a thick cake batter). Drop level tablespoons of mixture, 6cm apart, onto prepared trays. Bake, 1 tray at a time, for 12 minutes or until just firm to touch. Stand for 5 minutes. Transfer to a wire rack to cool completely. Step 3 Make Sour Cream Icing: Whisk icing sugar, sour cream and lemon juice together until smooth and thick. Working quickly, spread icing onto biscuits. Sprinkle with lemon zest. Stand for 1 hour to set. Serve.

No Bake Brownie Energy Bites Gluten free & Vegan

READY IN: 10mins SERVES: 16-20 Bites

METHOD 1.

Grind the walnuts and almonds in a food processor, until a dough starts to form. Add the dates, cocoa powder, ¼ cup shredded coconut flakes and salt and process until incorporated and the mixture begins to turn into a dough.

Roll the mixture into round balls using the help of saran wrap (wrap it around the bites to form a circle), until all the mixture is finished.

Roll the balls in the last ¼ cup shredded coconut flakes.

Place in the fridge for at least an hour, then enjoy!

INGREDIENTS 1/2 cup walnuts 1/2 cup almonds 1 cup dates (Medjool), chopped 1/3 cup + 2 teaspoons unsweetened cocoa powder 1/2 cup shredded coconut flakes pinch salt

Summary This recipe is raw, gluten free and vegan. If you’re using regular dates, you may need to soak them a bit since they’re drier than Medjool dates.

HOW TO STORE You can store these brownie bites in the fridge in a zipped or air tight tupperware container for at least 3 weeks if the dates are fresh.

Author: (TD 08/19) | Acknowledgments: https://jessicainthekitchen.com/no-bake-brownie-energy-bites/

Rainbow swirl slice and bake cookies enjoy a freshly baked batch anytime you fancy

READY IN: Prep 1hr 20mins Cook 40mins MAKES: 30 INGREDIENTS 250g butter, softened 1 cup caster sugar 2 teaspoons vanilla bean paste 1 egg 2 1/2 cups plain flour Purple food colouring gel (or your favourite colour) 1/4 cup bright stars sprinkles 1 egg white, lightly whisked

NOTE: Cookie logs can be kept in the freezer for up to 2 months. Stand at room temperature for 15 to 20 minutes before slicing.

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METHOD Step 1 Using an electric mixer, beat butter, sugar and vanilla for 5 minutes or until light and fluffy. Add egg. Beat until just combined. Stir in flour, in 2 batches, until just combined. Divide dough in half. Using food colouring, tint 1 portion bright purple. Step 2 Knead plain dough into a disc. Wrap in plastic wrap. Repeat with purple dough. Refrigerate for 30 minutes. Step 3 Roll plain dough between 2 sheets of baking paper until 5mm thick. Remove top sheet of baking paper. Cut dough into a 30cm x 40cm rectangle. Set aside. Repeat with purple dough. Remove top sheet of baking paper. Turn purple dough, baking paper-side up, on top of plain dough. Remove baking paper. Using baking paper as a guide, roll up dough from 1 short end to form a log. Place sprinkles on a sheet of baking paper. Brush log lightly all over with egg white. Roll in sprinkles to coat. Wrap in baking paper. Freeze for 30 minutes or until firm (see note). Step 4 Preheat oven to 180C/160C fan-forced. Line 3 large baking trays with baking paper. 5 Unwrap cookie log. Using a flat-bladed knife, cut into 1cm-thick slices. Place, 3cm apart, on trays. Bake, 1 tray at a time, for 10 to 12 minutes or until edges are just starting to turn light golden. Stand on trays for 5 minutes. Transfer to a baking paperlined wire rack to cool completely. Serve.

Yoghurt & Orange Syrup Cake This deliciously sweet syrup really tops off this yummy cake.

READY IN: Prep 20mins Cook 45-50mins SERVES: 6 INGREDIENTS 1 cup plain flour, sifted 1 cup semolina 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1 teaspoon salt 1 1/2 cups almond meal or ground almonds 4 eggs 1 cup caster sugar 150g unsalted butter, melted 1/3 cup vegetable oil 2 teaspoons vanilla extract Zest of 5 oranges 350g Greek style yoghurt SYRUP Zest and juice of 2 oranges 1 cup water 1 cup sugar 2 tablespoons rosewater or rosewater essence 1 cinnamon stick, broken in half 4 cardamom pods, bruised 2 oranges, segmented 5 strawberries, sliced 1/4 cup pistachios, chopped 2 cups Greek yoghurt

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METHOD Step 1 Preheat oven to 170 degrees (150C fan-forced) Step 2 Grease a 24cm spring form pan, line base and sides with baking paper Step 3 Sift flour, semolina, baking powder, baking soda and salt into large mixing bowl. Stir in almond meal. Step 4 Using an electric mixer, whisk eggs and sugar together until thick and pale, about 5 minutes. Step 5 Combine butter, oil, vanilla and orange zest in a bowl, and then pour over flour mixture. Step 6 Add yoghurt and one third of the egg mixture and stir to combine. Gently fold in remaining mixture. Step 7 Spoon batter into prepared pan and bake on the lowest shelf for 45 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 50 minutes or until a skewer inserted into the centre comes out clean; keep a close eye not to overcook. Step 8 Whilst cake is baking, prepare the syrup. Combine zest and juice of oranges, water, sugar, rose water and spices in a saucepan over medium heat, stirring until sugar dissolves. Simmer for 10 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 15 minutes until syrup thickens slightly. Step 9 When cake is cooked, make some small holes in the top of the cake with a skewer, and then gradually brush the hot syrup over the hot cake and leave to cool in the pan. Step 10 When cake is slightly cool, remove from tin, arrange segmented orange, strawberries, pistachios and rose petals over the cake. Serve slices of the cake with Greek yoghurt.