Proudly produced by the Babinda Taskforce September 2012 Ph: 4067 2900 Fax: 40672911 Email: [email protected]

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“The Presidents Notes “ Rachel Nicholas

Hi everyone, Babinda District 2012 Telephone Book: Thank you to everyone for your support in making the 9th edition of the phone book possible. Copies are available for purchase at $2 per copy at the Taskforce or if you are a member they are free. Please come into the Taskforce to collect your copy. Day 26 January 2013: It is Babinda’s turn to host Australia Day celebrations. Please register at the Taskforce your availability to help. More information to follow in October’s Newsletter. Volunteer Gardener Required: For approximately ½ hour to 1 hour per week for the garden between the Taskforce Office and the Spirit of Babinda Hall. Please contact Rachel for details Tuesday – Friday. Babinda Steering Group Committee: Please read update in Councillor Brains article inside this edition. Babinda Taskforce AGM: Monday 24th September, 9:30am, Spirit of Babinda Hall. I wish to thank all members and the Executive Committee for their support during the 2011/2012 year. All Executive positions become vacant and nominations for these roles will be taken at the AGM. Everyone welcome, all members have nominating and voting rights.

Please note: Next General meeting Monday 24th September, Spirit of Babinda Hall, following AGM. We currently have 112 members. Cheers, Rachel

RAINFALL FOR AUGUST 2012 Contribution Disclaimer: All articles in this magazine are Babinda Rainfall - 60.0 mm printed in good faith for the community and do not necessarily represent the views of the Year to date – 3737.2 mm Closing Dates Babinda District Community Association Inc Bellenden Ker (aka Babinda The Taskforce accepts no Top Station - 246.0 mm Friday 5 October responsibility for these articles. Year To Date— 6130.0 mm (Distributed 16 October) Errors and Omissions: Bellenden Ker While every care is taken in the publication of Friday 2 November advertisements and articles, Babinda News Bottom Station - 96.6 mm (Distributed 13 November) cannot be held responsible for omissions or Year to date – 3716.6 mm errors or their subsequent effects.

1 I hope everyone is enjoying the last of the fine dry weather before spring and summer set in with some wetter days. We recently held the Babinda Projects Steering Committee with Council Officers from the Economic Development and Planning branches. Babinda Chamber of Commerce was represented as was MSF Sugar. We discussed the Mill Site Master Plan and tender processes for the demolition has commenced with a number of tenders received already. Tenders close 24 Sep 12 and the whole process will move into the next gear with demolition complete expected mid-2013. The Future Babinda Action Plan was raised and can confirm that Dept of Main Roads has approved signage and the new signage for Babinda is currently being prepared. I can also confirm the Parking signs for the Council car park in town, next to the State Hotel has been removed because they were in the wrong place and were hit a couple of times. We will get new signs on the street indicating the parking available there. I recently attended the formal opening of the Rotary Park shower block opening. The combined energy of all business and various government departments was a sight to behold, very uncommon. However, it has produced a great outcome. Council is endeavouring to find a new site for excess landscape material (gravel, mulch and the like) and it will be moved. We will then bollard the edge of the park for ease of parking. After many recommendations, the shower block has a coin operated shower to regulate the hot water. I’ve been dropping into the Menshed on a Friday to catch-up with what Jim and his crew are up to and they will soon be producing traps for India Myna Birds at a small price. Watch this newsletter for more details. I'm trying to get down to Babinda each Friday, so let Rachel in the taskforce know if you want an appointment to see me. Take care Steve

Know Your Library. For those of you interested in art or local artists, it is worth your while dropping into the Babinda Library and to look at two landscapes hanging on the walls in the Adult Fiction section. These paintings of local scenes bring to life images of Babinda Creek and Mount Bartle Frère. Painted by Phyllis “Billie” Vardanega, they depict views of the local scenery easily recognizable by any resident of the Babinda area. The paintings have a connection to the Babinda Library as well. Mrs Vardanega was the wife of Mr Vic Vardanega, long time librarian at Babinda library. I am sure many of our more mature residents will remember borrowing books from him when they were younger. So if you have a moment, drop in to the library and have a look at the artwork, and while you are there why not borrow a book/magazine/DVD/CD or two. See you in the library sometime soon.

2 AMBULANCE NEWS Welcome to another month and thanks to the crew down at the Taskforce who do a wonderful job. It's a handy little 'go to' place down there for all sorts of things. I have returned from my Long Service Leave and as I got back Peter Carnsew took his holidays. I have to thank Zac Pitra who did the OIC job in my absence and thanks to my wife down at the shop who put up with me for the past many 40332570 delivery available weeks. Whilst I was on leave I attended a couple of LAC (Local Ambulance Committee) meetings at the station, our new basket stretcher has arrived and it nearly got used yesterday. A tourist injured his shoulder at Josephine Falls but made his way out MIRRIWINNI GENERAL STORE of the water and fortunately was alright. He has a dislocated shoulder and they hurt - with the swim- POST OFFICE & REAL ESTATE ming season approaching be careful around our Trading Hours Mon-Fri: 8.30-5.30pm swimming holes. Zac and I also gave a demonstration on CPR to the volunteers at Meals on Wheels when they held Sat:7.30-1pm there AGM last month. Everyone enjoyed it and it is good to be refreshed on a life saving skill. Sunday-Closed I spoke months ago how the LAC purchased a Phone:0740676000 'snakes alive' pack. It is a learning resource with DVD, pamphlets and other literature that teaches POST OFFICE TRADING people what to do when approached or bitten by a snake. The weather is warming up and the reptiles Mon to Fri:9am-5pm will be active soon. Bartle Frere school is the first SAT: 9am-11am school we will be attending and then the other schools in our area will follow after the break. Let's Phone/Fax:07 40676204 hope no one needs to use their new found knowledge. Of the 15 odd snake bites I have been to in my career about 1/4 are self inflicted by people MIRRIWINNI REAL ESTATE IS LOOKING who own snakes, 1/4 were bushwalking or moving logs and rocks, 1/4 were just unlucky to have a FOR YOUR BUSINESS. WE HANDLE dolls eye or similar in their kitchen in the middle of EVERTHING FROM SELLING, BUYING, the night or in their garden. The last 1/4 were just RENTALS & HOLIDAY RENTALS. SO GIVE scratched by a stick but got checked over just in case. Basic treatment involves applying a pressure ME A CALL & I WILL COME TO YOU. bandage over the site and keeping the patient as Office:4067 6000 still as possible. Hospitals have a snake venom detection kit and anti venom. Tracey Mobile:0418784493 Until next time, Keep safe. EXCITING NEW ACCOMODATION NEWS: Justin Cairns OIC Babinda If you are expecting family or friends to visit & just don’t have the room to accommodate them, well the problem is solved. Babinda is now able to offer the choice of a studio appt, 2brm or even a 3 brm appt for holiday rental. Minimum of 2 night stay. Fully self contained with everything you need & located in the centre of town. Prices start at $120p/night or weekly rates are available.

3 Leader of Opposition Business Shadow Treasurer Shadow Minister for Trade, Curtis Pitt MP Energy and Water Supply, Main Roads, Aboriginal and Torres Member for Mulgrave Strait Islander Partnerships, Sport and Recreation

www.curtispitt.com.au www.facebook.com/curtis.pitt

Swinging the axe in the dark The Newman Government has turned its back on regional and rural Queensland by axing the highly successful Skilling Queenslanders for Work (SQW) initiative without waiting to see the report that lauded it as a sound investment that returned taxpayers’ dollars many times over. There is not a region in Queensland that has not been hit by the LNP government’s slashing of this valuable job generating program. Yet it turns out Education and Training Minister, John Paul Langbroek, never bothered to wait for the report by Deloitte Access Economics that provided unquestionable evidence of the value of the SQW scheme. The Minister’s answer to an Opposition question on notice said he was fully aware Deloitte’s assessment of SQW had started in February this year but Mr Langbroek also said: “The [Deloitte Access Economics] report was not finalised at the time the decision to close the program was made on 16 July 2012.” At the time he axed the scheme Mr Langbroek claimed his decision was not made lightly, however we now know it was taken very lightly and without waiting for the assessment Deloitte was about to provide showing the benefits of the scheme far outweigh its cost. Mr Langbroek deliberately chose to ignore Deloitte’s findings that in just the two years from 2008 to 2010 the various programs within Skilling Queenslanders for Work had put 57,000 people into work and of them, 8,500 simply would not have found a job without SQW. The Deloitte report showed the SQW initiative did not duplicate Commonwealth initiatives, despite that claim being made by Mr Langbroek as the reason for him to axe the scheme. In addition it revealed net benefits to the community through the additional taxes paid by those gaining employment and reduced payouts in social security benefits and other government outlays. In total the Deloitte analysis said in the long term SQW would deliver $7.60 in benefits for every $1 it cost to run. The Minister’s admission shows the Newman Government’s program of mass sackings and savage cuts to frontline services is driven purely by political ideology. LNP Ministers are still gleefully announcing mass sackings and savage funding cuts, so there is no excuse for Mr Langbroek to have rushed his decision to scrap a flagship employment program.

Curtis Pitt MP State Member for Mulgrave

4 Shane Wiles Manager—QGAP 10 Munro St Babinda QLD 4861

 JP (Qual) Duties  Public Trust of QLD (wills)  Births, Deaths & Marriage Certificates  Queensland Transport, Fine Payments (including SPER), Vehicle Registration/Renewal/Transfer  And many more services

Babinda Menshed Inc. The first AGM for the Babinda Menshed was conducted on Thursday 30th August. Support for president, secretary and treasurer is still required. Positions of Safety Officer were accepted by Kel Williams and Merv Thompson. The Indian myna bird traps are under construction and anyone interested in purchasing a trap can contact Jim or come into the shed on Wednesdays or Fridays and have a look at a trap. Lance is continuing to teach wood turning on Wednesdays between 9am and 12md. The barometer for the Bendigo Bank just needs a paint job and the bobs board for Day Respite will soon be back in action. The urn is always hot so come on in for a cuppa and a chat.

Thought from the shed: Life is an endless struggle full of frustrations and challenges, but eventually your double pluggers soften. Attention Local Schoolies! Greetings from the Babinda Bargain Centre, The important role our volunteers play cannot be overstated. Without their efforts and dedication our local store could not function. Aside from providing a service to our customers, our volunteers enjoy a positive and happy workplace and the opportunity to further enhance the friendships they already have in place here at the store. As part of our commitment within our local Community we would like to invite local High School students the opportunity to come and volunteer in the store. The experience you gain here in the store can be included as a volunteering component on your CV as well as giving you insight into the world of volunteering. You will also have the opportunity to learn more about the role Cootharinga Nth Qld plays in the wider community. At the end of your availability in the store, I will offer you the opportunity to sit and discuss your experiences here in the store and based on your performance and efforts, I will offer you a written reference as well as give you my contact details for you to provide to any prospective employer or University Entrance Board. So if you have some free time and you would like to volunteer here and build your skills and experiences, please give me a call to organise an interview. Kylie Luce Store Manager 07 4067 1533

5 Steffi’s Upholstery CARPET CLEANING and Domestic, Commercial, Old Fashioned LOUNGE CLEANING Upholstery and Curtains. We do also Awnings, Annex and Camper Trailers ‘Peter’s the Man’ Stefanie Schulz [email protected] 181 Howard Kennedy Drive, Babinda 4861 Qld 0448 956 757

Queensland Child Protection Week – 2 to 8 September. ‘Protecting Children is Everybody’s Business – Play your Part’! One important organisation associated with protecting children is Bravehearts - http://www.bravehearts.org.au/ Some of the statistics regarding child sexual assault are quite confronting however Bravehearts are encouraging us all to: FACE THE FACTS Five alarming facts about child sexual assault are set to be circulating around Australian households this month as Bravehearts encourages ‘Share a Fact’ during Child Protection Week from September 2 to 8. Australia’s leading child protection advocate is calling on everyone to share these facts with their friends, family and work colleagues during Child Protection Week, to help raise awareness in the hope that one day these statistics will be stamped out of the Australian community. People are encouraged to choose one of the five ‘Share the Facts’ and adopt it by repeating it through word-of-mouth, their email signature, business cards, Facebook and Twitter messaging. Bravehearts’ facts to share: 1. 1 in 5 Australian Children will be sexually assaulted before their 18th birthday. 2. In 85% of cases, the offender is known to the child and is a relative or a trusted friend. 3. Child sex offenders rarely, if ever, offend against only one child, or only once. 4. Child Abuse Ignored is Child Abuse. 5. A disclosure today protects a child tomorrow Bravehearts have also released a strategic plan that aims to halve the number of Australian children sexually assaulted by 2020. Tougher sentencing for repeat child sex offenders and mandatory reporting obligations for childcare providers are just two of the key recommendations outlined. Educate, Empower and Protect are solid foundations identified by Bravehearts to fulfil its pledge to make Australia the safest place in the world to raise a child by 2020. Overall, Queensland is a leader in regards to all child protection issues. Let’s continue this work by sharing the Bravehearts’ facts listed above, Working together to ‘educate, empower and protect’ every child! FREE Well Women’s Clinics Latest on Dengue Trials Babinda Mamu – The results from the current field trial in Babinda , th th Tuesdays 18 Sept & 9 Oct – will not only inform future work here in Australia, but Ph: 4067 1366 will also assist in field trials that will be undertaken in Vietnam, Indonesia and Brazil over the next 5 Babinda Hospital - years , where Dengue is a major problem. th Tuesday 25 Sept – Scientists from Brazil recently visited this area to Ph: 4067 8200 learn from the trials used here. These Australian Service includes Pap Smears, Sexual Health Screening, Breast trials are the first in the world and shows that we are Awareness, also info on Contraception, Continence, Menopause, able to successfully introduce ‘woolbachia’ into the Lifestyle Issues, Domestic Violence, etc. All services are mosquito population in the field. provided by a specially trained Qld Health Women’s Health Nurse. 6 BABINDA COLTS JUNIOR CLUB

‘Under 12 Babinda and Cowboys combined Team’ ‘Under 8’s Babinda Team’

The Under 12’s team made it to the first semi-final against Kangaroos losing 34 -20

A big thankyou goes to Martin Ghidella, Jamie Stager, Louie Galea and Brian Bevan and Kerin Naluan for helping coach the team this year.

Callum Galea, Joshua Marks received our encouragement awards Geoffrey Snowball best forward, Mason Anau best back and Thomas Watson most improved.

Babinda U10 boys also combine with Cowboys and they had some really great games. Thanks go to Jay Smith and Jenny Wilkins for helping our boys on the weekends. Encouragement Awards went to Cameron Wilkins and John Carlaw.

Under 8’s what a great team, starting of the season with lots of new players to develop over the season to win most matches. Also thanks goes to Clinton Henrich and Brad Wilkins for coaching these kids. Encouragement awards went to Jai Griggs U6, Cooper Luce U7 and Shaun Henrich U8.

Also a big thankyou to Mirriwinni Lime, Cairns Mulch and Red dog clothing for being our sponsors. We have new club shirts available to purchase size from 6-16 are $34.00 00 and S-XL are $40.00. Phone Tanya Davey on 0409282676 if you would to purchase one.

Also thank you to Kurrimine Beach Electrical for sponsoring our trophies this year.

The mighty colts will be back next year so please come and support this club. The AGM will be in the Wednesday 24th October @ 7.00pm.

7 McDonnell Creek State School Enrolments are now welcome for Term 4 and the beginning of 2012

Please contact, the Principal, Sam Symes: [email protected] or Ph: 4067 5389 100 year Anniversary Meeting Monday 17th September - 3.30pm

We will be holding our inaugural Centenary Committee Meeting at MacDonnell Creek State School. We have of community members who have already put their hand up to join the committee, so thank you to those people. The meeting will allow for community members to form the committee, officially and to organise roles and responsibilities and to confirm dates for festivities.

OptiMinds Team Our team of 5 competed at James Cook University in Cairns. Congratulations to Lulu, Jenna, Mia, Sophie and Adam for their efforts and to Mrs Penny for her work with them. Our students did not receive a place but performed with confidence and clarity. Well done! UNSW Science Results Results are in for several University of Competitions. Congratulations to those students who entered and especially to:  Lulu Dale: Yr 7 – CREDITS in Science, Spelling and Writing  Sophie Kalkowski – Pope: Yr 6 – CREDITS in Science and Writing  Caleb Nicolson: Yr 5 – CREDIT in Science Prep Open Mornings 9:00 – 11:00am Bring your child along to one or all of our Open Prep Mornings. Monday mornings: 17th September, 29th October and 5th November. If your child was born between 1st July 2007 and 30th June 2008, they are eligible to commence Prep in 2013. Bus Service Please note and spread the word that a bus service is now available from Mirriwinni to Babinda every af- ternoon. This is with Joan Tsakissiris. The cost is $2.50 per trip and drop-off is at the Babinda Picture Theatre only. Contact the school office should you require more information. Sandra Bardini Principal Phone: 40676183 Fax: 40676269 https://www.facebook.com/MirriwinniStateSchool https://miriwinnss.eq.edu.au Do You Want to improve YOUR performance in sport? Are YOU Interested in Running? Swimming? Strength and Conditioning? As of Term four your Physical Education Teacher: Mr. Matt Brauer Will be helping primary and secondary students to achieve their sporting goals and aspirations running afternoon training sessions twice per week. These sessions will focus on overall fitness and well-being and include activities such as resistance & weight training, long and short distance running, swimming and circuit training. Accompanying the physical aspects of this program Mr. Brauer will be offering health and dietary related advice which will not only help promote increased performance in a specific sport but help to maintain the overall health and condition of young, growing athlete’s bodies. The cost per session is $10.00 per child (ages 11 to 16) If your child is interested or you require more information please feel free to phone Tanya Davey on 0409 282 676 or email [email protected]

8 Mad Scientists Hit St Rita’s School On Thursday 16th of August, St Rita’s School celebrated National Science week by hosting a “Science Fun Day.” All of the staff came in character as self-professed “Mad Scientists” and the children joined in the spirit by dressing up in their white shirts and creating a “professor” look of their own. The children rotated through a series of science experiments filled with chemicals, colour, mess and loud explosions. Profes- sor Spinner (aka Mrs Chambers) used this years’ theme of Energy Evolution to help the children explore the concept of aerodynamics. Professor Loopy’s (aka Mrs Ross) experiment was very popular amongst the children as it involved , in their words,

“blowing things up!” and exploring chemical reactions. Professor Molecule (aka Mrs Garside) explored the theories behind acidic and alkaline solutions. The children worked with Professor DNA (aka Mr Garside) to create lava lamps using only a basic few ingredients The fun continued for the remainder as Professor GEE (aka Mrs Greenwood) took each group through a series of both Technology based scientific activities and some classic hand’s-on tricks like rubber eggs, instant ice and ‘Curiosity Show’ Coin puzzles!Our goal this year was to create an atmosphere that would inspire the children and ignite their interest in science through hands on activities, while at the same time teaching them the basics of different science phenomenons through modelling and whole group discussions. The staff at St.Rita’s have a genuine dedication to ensuring our children are receiving a high quality educational experience that is both fun and memorable.

ANGLICAN RAFFLE ………..winner Noreen Stvens……….drawn Catholic Women’s Group congratulate Dot Crane by Laraine Cobavie on winning the Wheelbarrow of Goodies Fathers Thanks to all who supported the raffle. Day Raffle WINNER! WINNER! WINNER! WINNER! WINNER! WINNER of AUSTRALIAN PENSIONERS LEAGUE FUEL RAFFLE …… drawn by Diane Fantoni Boxing Club / Relay for Life congratulate Dian ROSIE AYLING – TICKET NUMBER ORANGE F 2 Lock on winning the Esky of Goodies valued @ $200 Fathers Day Raffle Thanks to all who supported the raffle

We are offering FREE courses in: Basic Computer - Literacy - Numeracy Volunteer Adult Literacy Tutoring

Courses are run every Thursday at Babinda Taskforce Basic Computer Course and/or Literacy & Numeracy Course run from 9.00am – 12 noon The Volunteer Adult Literacy Tutoring course runs from 1.00 – 3.00 pm

Everyone is welcome and you can join at any time! ALL HOME REPAIRS Floor & Wall Tiling Brick & Block Work Landscaping Painting & Carpentry KEVIN JAMES: 0429883794

9 SHAW & SHARON`S CLEANING SERVICES  General House Cleaning  Weekly / Fortnightly/ Monthly Cleaning  Windows  Fans PH, 4067 2541 *** MOB, 0428 346 235 SHAW & SHARON`S Affordable Mowing Service  Lawn Mowing—  We are now registered with Home assist for Pensioners discount  Whipper snipping  Rubbish removal / Gardening  Water Pressure cleaning (Pathways/Driveways)

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To stay one step ahead of scammers , visit the ACCC’ s SCAMwatch website-www.scamwatch.gov.au or phone SCAMwatch Info centre: 1300 795 995 where you can sign up for free email alerts on new scams targeting consumers and small business. Don’ t be lured by a surprise win ……… Babinda Medical Practice only the scammer takes home the win Ph 40678201 BABINDA MEAT MART Selling beef………naturally  Quality GRASS FED Local Beef  Home of Mrs Tootie’s Products  Large selection of PETFOODS  Quality PASTA Products  Extensive Range of KNIVES  Friendly staff – to meat your needs 66 Munro Street PH: 4067 1514 Check out our website at: www.babindameatmart.com

10 Gordonvale Settlers Museum This Chop-Chop machine will be familiar to older residents of the Babinda area. It was used to supply fresh nutritious food to the horses that did all the hard work before tractors became popular. We had one on the farm at Fig Tree Creek; it could be hand driven but ours ran on a belt and pulley from the Farmall M tractor. Dad would cut tops of cane due to be harvested, get a load in the old horse drawn slide and bring them back to the farm shed. My brother and I used to feed the tops into the steel, spiked jaws which drew the tops through to be chopped into small pieces by the two whirling, razor-sharp blades. There were no safety devices whatever. We were told to never put our hands or fingers anywhere near the jaws or unimaginably awful things - would result. Our old semi-retired draught horses loved the stuff which in some areas was mixed with corn for extra nutrition. The machine on display at the Settlers' Museum has been restored and is in perfect condition for visitors to get a glimpse of the Past. By Don Lawie

They Say… See with money though it can’t bring us happiness, But it will bring the things we’d be happy with

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11 Just Joking… A man walks into a pub and sits down next to a man with a dog at his feet “Does your dog bite?” he asks. “No” the man says A few moments later the dog takes a large chunk out of his leg! “I thought you said your dog didn’t bite” says the man in much pain! The man says – “That’s not my dog”

History Lesson The Great Pyramid Race has been running for 53 years. Walsh’s Pyramid was named in the 1870 by the Queensland Government Minister for Works, William Walsh.

“ H appy Birthday ” Josie Saffioti.

Just turned 90 years old and still hale

and hearty! May you have many more Happy Birthdays Josie Babinda Menshed advise that

their days for activities are now Wednesday and Friday from

9am at Kruckow Pavilion at Babinda Showground ……. all

men welcome! Aromatherapy –Vetiver Zizanoides Emotionally- Vetiver essential oil is obtained through steam distillation of its roots. This grass has a very pleasant and mild earthy, musky smell, which has a cooling effect on the body and the mind. It is extremely grounding and gets one out of their heads. For those suffering with melancholy, sadness, depressed thoughts, prone to excess worry, emotional outbursts, anger, anxiety, and nervousness. This oil is one of my personal favourites. For those with an oil burner at home. I have suggested the following blend to assist those that would find this helpful. This is not a substitute or a replacement for Medications already given by your Medical Doctor but another tool that may assist you at home. OIL BURNER BLEND- The essential oils of Vetiver = 2drops, Lavender =2 drops, Ylang Ylang =1 drop and finally Lime=1drop Erosion and Farming Vetiver can be grown over a very wide range of climatic and soil conditions, and if planted correctly can be used virtually anywhere under tropical, semi-tropical, and Mediterranean climates. It has characteristics that in totality are unique to a single species. Vetiver grass is a Great plant to investigate further as a farming income. Research and field results are well documented and can be found on the following website. http//www.vetiver.org/g/archives.htm Thanks to those that attended my last workshop Introduction to Aromatherapy. Workshops are run so people can not only experience, for themselves but also learn how to use essential oils safely at home. Have a great Month. www.sharonrogers.com.au. For oils and Appointments phone-0438676607

12 Bramston Beach Café Beautiful Bramston Come down for great coffee Yummy fish and chips Relax on the deck Good food, good times Mon-Thurs 9-6 Wednesday close 3pm Friday 9am-8pm Sat 8am-7pm Sun 8am-6pm See you and your friends @ the Cafe

WHEN THERES PEACE WITHIN THERE Chocolate and Raspberry Bread Pudding BECOMES PEACE WITHOUT! Serves 6. MINDFULNESS is one of the oldest and most basic 40 grams softened butter skills known to mankind. In its essence, its as 300 grams bread, sliced thickly simple as rediscovering the taste of fresh water or ¼ cup of raspberry jam the vastness of the sky. It is learning or re-learning, 135 grams grated dark chocolate how to be present, how to be in this moment. It can 3 eggs be like stepping out of a grey flat screen mode into a 1/4 cup of castor sugar world which is vivid and three- dimensional. Mindfulness means becoming more 2 ½ cups of heated milk aware of what's going on - right here, right now. We ½ cup of frozen raspberries can appreciate our lives, instead of rushing through 1. Preheat oven to 180°C or 160° fan forced. them, always trying to get somewhere else. Being 2. Butter 1 side of bread and spread other side mindful can also help us to be less swept away by with jam. our powerful, habitual currents of thought and Arrange with butter side up, slices emotion, which can manifest as stress, depression, overlapping. negative thinking, anxiety, anger, resentment or 3. Whisk eggs, sugar and milk, pour over bread self-doubt. Open your world to being more present, and sprinkle with raspberries and grated living fully in the NOW! We cant get back yesterday chocolate. but we can begin to be more mindful in our daily 4. Bake for approx. 55 minutes in larger separate living and learn to rediscover each day with baking dish in water. gratitude and wonder and help create a more peaceful world. 5. Stand for 5 minutes before serving.

The Chinese are Visiting!……….. China’s biggest airline Southern Airlines has plans to commence tri-weekly flights to Cairns in early December bringing 3500 people to this neck of the woods. Also, China Eastern Airlines, is set to begin direct flights from Shanghai in October. Chinese words; “How are you?”……… Ni hao ma?.....pronounced : Nee how mar?“Very well thank you”…… Hen hao xie xie …..pronounced: Hen how share-share DO YOU NEED BOBCAT, TRUCK, 12 INCH CHIPPER OR STUMP GRINDER?

Ph: SKIN Daily delivery service between Babinda and Cairns Parcels to pallet loads FISHERY FALLS 0409 873 366 Call Scott on 0417 473 302

13 Congratulations: On Monday 10th September our very own Selena McMurray awarded 2012 Disability Action Week - Young Community Spirit (aged under 25) Award. An award that is not given lightly but to those of meritorious character. This is the first time in its history that a person was nominated more than once. In fact Selena was nominated for the same award by 3 different people, Babinda Taskforce, Abbeyfield House and Narda Crane. Congrats Selena, you are very special and we are lucky to have you. Well done.

Babinda Early Learning We are offering: *Care for children ranging between the ages of 6 weeks and 5 years as well as Before and After School Care and Vacation care from 6 to 12 year olds. *Trialling a Kindergarten & Preschool Curriculum *Hours of operation = 7:00am—6:00pm *For all inquiries and bookings please call our friendly staff on 4067 2122

14 Seniors Week Celebration The Women of Babinda, say a big thank you to our Mayor of the Cairns Regional Council, Bob Manning for his gift of a delicious lunch at the Cairns Chambers, to celebrate The Hunter has Emerged... Seniors Week. Best of all he hired a bus for 27 Babinda-ites to travel to Cairns free of charge. Balbi’s Auto Electrical now stock Great White LED driving lights!!!! Thank you Mayor Bob Manning The Great Whites are the latest in LED technology and have been (It was a nice gesture!) made in conjunction with the company who makes LED lights for the NASA space shuttles. With this new technology comes a new appreciation of what light is and how effective it can be. Features and Benefits Waterproof up to 3m (IP68 rated) Shockproof and Vibration Dampened (Rated to 10G) Polycarbonate lens and tough alloy composite housing (Corrosion Resistant) 5 Year Warranty** Whiter and Brighter Available in round or bar with either 9, 12 or 18 LED’s.

MASSAGE: ITS REAL MEDICINE A good Massage Therapist can make you feel like a new person. And now research suggests massage can ease insomnia, boost immunity, prevent PMS and more. Maybe that's why some hospitals now are making it a standard therapy. Massage is especially effective for aches like lower back pain. Researches in Seattle Washington found that massage works better than common treatments including chiropractic therapy and acupuncture by boosting the feel good hormones serotonin and dopamine, slowing your heart rate and reducing blood pressure hence blocking your nervous system pain receptors. Massage increases blood flow to the muscles, which assists healing. Melting down that stress with a massage seems to ease distress from migraine, labour pain and even cancer. Thank your body with the enormous benefits of a therapeutic massage and start feeling great again!

Babinda Community Bank ® Branch Bendigo Bank “Enhancing the community”

Daffodil Day Success

We would like to congratulate Rachelle, Jenny and Sandy for the great job they did on Daffodil Day. By selling cupcakes to our customers, they raised over $330 for the Cancer Council’s on going work. The Branch and staff were decked out in yellow so you couldn’t miss it. Well done everyone. Our Bank Staff are so enthusiastic for all things “Community” and we thank them so much. This is one of the many advantages of being a Community Bank®.

A Reminder to Everyone

Tonight, Tuesday 18 September, is the night you’re all invited to our evening for not-for-profit organisations at the Spirit of Babinda Hall at 5.30pm.There are posters on all the notice boards around town. We’re excited and look forward to seeing you all.

15 The Eclipse on November 14th 2012 …….. about 6.40am A solar eclipse occurs when the moon passes between the earth and sun close enough to block some or all of the sun’s direct light. A total solar eclipse occurs when the moon passes in front of the sun and blocks it completely, forming a shadow on the earth. For this to occur the sun, earth and moon come in a straight line in their orbits and it will seem like the moon has covered the sun. Total Eclipse Totality occurs when the shadow of the moon is covering the entire sun, with only the faint halo of the sun (corona) being visible. The corona is only visible during an eclipse and is an amazing sight. The temperature drops sharply, the sky becomes dark and animals and birds become quiet. Advance Cairns tells us that about 60,000 people have indicated they will visit the Cairns region during the eclipse. Eclipse events include a Music Festival at Palmer River and the Port Douglas Solar Eclipse Marathon. Two charter flights will arrive from Japan and four cruise ships are expected to anchor off the coast. Down Under Tours , report that they will be ferrying 92 groups of people on 36 buses on November 14th to various sites in the far north to view the eclipse. Ben Cropp believes the best place to see the eclipse would be at sea, so he and his catamaran, Freedom Four will be at Holmes Reef, 240kms east of Cairns.

More info at ………….. www.eclipsecairns.com The Babinda News will keep you posted.

Health Direct Australia …..After hours GP HELPLINE …….. for A Heartening Sight to Behold Qld ……. Phone: 13HEALTH If you or someone you care for has an urgent health concern at Strolling nonchalantly along night or over the weekend and you are not sure what to do, there is Kruckow Road in that beautiful an after hours GP Helpline that can give reassurance and practical part of our District, came a medical advice. glorious Cassowary Family -

Through health direct Australia , the after hours GP helpline is open Mum, Dad in all their exotic when your GP may not be – at nights, weekends and public colour and their half grown chick holidays – 365 days a year. Give you information and advice to - still a drab brown. help you until you can see your GP. EMERGENCY – call 000 The Cassowary is not extinct, A Health Care tip - and if we take care they will not Busy lifestyles usually mean breakfast after 9am, lunch late at 2pm or 3pm and dinner on the table at 9pm - which is too late. The more become so. we eat later in the day, the more likely we are to store kilojoules. So you should eat breakfast by 8am, lunch by 1pm and dinner before Drive carefully across the river - 8pm. This gives your body time to burn more of what you consume. there are animals about. Gypsy Fortune Telling Cost $35 for 15 minutes

16 BEE SMART DISCOUNT VARIETY STORE New Stock has Arrived DVD Hire Service DVD’s $2 Overnight, $3 Weekly Call in and say hello! Munro Street Babinda Phone: 40672288

Tom Carr and his chair. Further to our information re the famous Munro Street “Grand Old Man” of Babinda and his chair. We print a ‘Ned Maxwell’ Epis- tle that says it all and pays tribute to the lovely man who occupied the chair. TOM AND HIS CHAIR The Peacock throne of Persia, and that of ’s famous Kings, Are well known for their grandeur, but they lack the little things But I know of a throne unlike each of these, in Babinda it is found To honour our leading citizen, its fame is well renowned. Built of cement and hardwood, to really stand the test, And the man whose name is on it, commands all our respect. Well known throughout the district, a lesson to us all Mr friend, and yours, for many years, well known from near and far A gentleman from way back, we salute you, TOMMY CARR. Now the banker is tough, and the missus is crook, The price of cane down, and you’re only a tin opener cook. To have someone to talk to, and show some concern Old Tom is the answer, from him we can learn. How to face up to life’s problems, when the going is tough, His advice is all free, and to me, that’s enough. To sit with Old Tom, on his famous chair, Is something to treasure, not found “anywhere”. Though long years have vanished, and I’ve travelled far, From Babinda’s green cane fields, in search of a star, I would like once again, on that famous seat, To sit and to yarn, in old Munro Street And for yarning and joking, he is without par, We salute you again, our old mate, TOMMY CARR.

17 “Tie it up for Prostate Cancer” Date: Friday 21st September Time: 11am to 2pm Venue: Menshed Kruckow Pavilion Menshed will be hosting a BBQ lunch Wear a men’s tie and add it to our tapestry that will remain a symbol of men’s health in our communities. Prostate cancer is the most common cancer diagnosed in Queensland men with one in eight at risk of developing prostate cancer in their lifetime. The disease mostly affects older men who are often at the same time facing other chronic illnesses, such as hypertension, heart disease and diabetes, which further compromises quality of life. At the BBQ you can have your blood pressure checked and find out your risk of developing diabetes. There will also be advice on quit smoking and safe alcohol use by Queensland Health staff. If you would like to talk to someone about prostate cancer or know more about the Innisfail Prostate Cancer Support Group contact Healthier Great Green Way on 4061 9177 or visit www.pcfa.org.au Chamber of Commerce Market Day 2nd Saturday of the month

18 Our MEALS on WHEELS is 28 years old! Intimo Lingerie

Let us bring the boutique to you! Our famous “Meals on Wheels” deserve acclama- tion for their Government “Great Award” for 28 years for delivering meals to our aged and needy Personal fit and measure lingerie Service. citizens. This wonderful service by Babinda citizens – the first meal having been delivered 24/9/1984 – it’s done with a great deal of pride and compassion. Contact Karen Kelly Not forgetting the darlings who cook the meals at mobile 0434519466, Babinda Hospital – without whom there is no “Meals on Wheels”. email— [email protected] OR Julie Bartlett mobile 0412041012, Be proud of your award …….. Babinda is proud of you! email— [email protected] Sausage Sizzles:

When: October: Every Saturday morning

Where: Front of Babinda Bakery

Why: To raise much needed funds for Abbeyfield

House, Babinda SES, Babinda Hospital, Babinda Men’ www.intimo.com.au s Shed and Prostrate Cancer.

Please stop for a sausage sizzle and support these very

worthy causes.

BABINDA THANKS YOU Jody & Selena McMurray for

your kindness, energy, generosity and effort you

continuously put into our Community.

Proud Past Achievements of some of our Babinda People. RIVER OF LIFE Britten RJ—Author “ Around the Cassowary CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP – BABINDA Rock ” novel. 29 Munro St, Babinda (next to Bakery) Beven Kay—Cairns Businesswoman of the Year Church Services – Sunday at 10:00am 1990. Sunday School – 9:30am Bible Studies – Tues at 10:00am Bowes Bonny—Popular and accomplished MIRRI- Prayer Meetings – Tues at 7:30pm WINNI Pianist. Gospel Music Sing-along – Fri 7:30pm fortnight Dan Malcolm—Australian Diplomatic Corp. Served Pastor Roberta Stanley in New Delhi, Chile and Canberra. Became Ambas- Phone 4067 1392 or Mobile 0447 573 998 sador in Argentina.

19 What’s Happening In Babinda BABINDA TASKFORCE -- Third Thursday of the month. 9.30am, Taskforce 40672900 ABBEYFIELD HOUSE Mini Cent Sale & Hoy: 3rd Monday of the month. Ph 4067 1197 AUSTRALIAN PENSIONERS & SUPERANNUATES LEAGUE 2nd Thu of month at 9am SOB BABINDA ARTS & CRAFTS - 2nd Wednesday every month - 7pm shop, bring a chair BABINDA BOWLS CLUB - Weekly Bowls Tues 1pm Ladies, Wed 6pm Barefoot, Thur Canecutters Mixed Social 1.30pm; Sat & Sun 1pm Social - Phone 40671148 BABINDA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE MARKET DAY- 2nd Saturday of each month. Main street. BABINDA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE MEETING - 5.30pm - 1st Tuesday of the month at Roddo’s BABINDA COMMUNITY BANK - Meeting for Not-for-profit organizations Tues18 Sept, 5.30, SOB BABINDA DISTRICT FISHING CLUB first Tuesday of the month 7.30pm Club House BABINDA GOLF CLUB-Comps-Wed Chook Run 9 holes 2.45pm Fri-Social Holes 3pm Sat18 Hole1pm BABINDA LIONS CLUB - 2nd & 4th Tuesday of the month at 7pm at the RSL Hall, School St BABINDA PUBLIC SPEAKING GROUP - 1st & 3rd Monday of the month, 7pm , Spirit of Babinda Hall. Contact Owen Hitchings on 40563271 or Loretta Musumeci on 40671438 for further information. BABINDA RSL - 1st Sunday of the month, 10am at RSL. Contact 4067 6162 BABINDA STATE SCHOOL P & C MEETING - 4th Monday of the month 7.30pm at the school BARTLE FRERE STATE SCHOOL - Family Day Group Tuesday 9am—11am 4067 6240 BRAMSTON BEACH PROGRESS ASSOC—last Tues of the month at Fire Station 7:30pm 40674 215 CHILD HEALTH CLINIC - 2nd Wednesday of the month 10am Hospital. Ph 40615388 FNQ WILDLIFE CARERS Harry Potyondy and Rae Heywood 228 Price Rd., Bartle Frere Tel: 4067-6054 (after 4pm & W/ends) Mob: 0428699246 (7.30am to 4.00pm Mon to Fri) INFO CENTRE - Open 9 - 4 daily KIDS CLUB - Grade 1 to Grade 7 - Wednesday 5pm to 7.30pm CWA Hall, Babinda. MENSHED’S - Wed & Fri’s-9am to 2pm, Kruckow Pavilion, Babinda Showground, Jim 40672454 PLAYGROUP - BABINDA BUMBLE BEES -Mon. 9.am - 11am St. Rita’s School 4067-2397 QCWA BABINDA- 2nd Sat of the month meeting @ 9.30am Craft held after the meeting. 4th Mon of the month - Hoy and Mini Cent Sale @ 1.30pm QCWA DEERAL-2nd Wed of the month-09.00am Craft lessons-open to all. Meeting 1.30pm RELAXABOUT MASSAGE RETREAT - Ph Judi Van Dycke on 0400726245 RUSSELL LANDCARE & CATCHMENT GROUP - see article in this issue or phone 40672515 SOCIAL TOUCH FOOTBALL - Every Thursday night 7pm Bill Wakeham Park STORYTIME - Babinda Library 3rd Wednesday every month, 10.30-11.30am, 40671112 TAI CHI - Saturdays Babinda Golf Club 8.30 - 9.30am, Wednesdays 9.30-10.30 SOB Hall 40671762 YOGA — Wednesday s 5.30-7.00pm, Spirit of Babinda Hall. Ph Ingrid 40566909

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