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Living in Cairns Volume 6, 24 September 2015
 
 

Free kids' activities

The Cairns Esplanade will host a day of free children's activities tomorrow (Friday). Get down to the marquee next to Muddy's Playground for arts and crafts, a pop-up library, magic shows, urban dance workshop, the Doyle Family Fun Show and facepainting. It's all happening between 9am and 1pm. Don't forget a hat, sunscreen and water and all kids must be supervised by a parent or guardian throughout the activities. Cairns Libraries have also got a host of free activities at their branches across the next week, including sand art, board games and Lego mania. Most activities require bookings. More info
 
 
 

Plan for parklands

The Sugarworld Parklands Master Plan has been released for public comment. It features three stages of improvements that include a new entry plaza, signage, cultural trail, pathways, a new playground and picnic tables. A 10-lane 25 metre pool has been included in the first stage of the master plan, along with a new shared entry building for both the new pool and the existing waterslide park. The plan was developed using feedback received during an extensive public consultation program. The completed plan has now been released for further public comment. See Council's website for more information on the plan and how to have your say.
 
 

Shields St upgrade

Major works on the Shields Street Heart project are due to start on Monday 28 September. There will be no vehicle access to the street between Grafton and Lake Sts and the traffic signals at the Grafton St-Shields St intersection will be turned off. Temporary loading zones will be available on Grafton Street. Initial civil works will involve removal of paving and road base, and pouring of new concrete slabs. More info
 
 

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Coming up...

  • Tropical Mardi Gras - 1-11 Oct - various locations - A range of activities over 10 days celebrating the LGBT community, culminating with a Fair at the Tanks Arts Centre.
  • Reef Feast Festival - 8-11 Oct - Williams Esp - Celebrating food, wine and entertainment on the Palm Cove foreshore.
  • National Enduro Mountain Bike Champs - 17-18 Oct - two-day race from Palm Cove with loads of spectator vantage points.
  • National Bird Week Celebration - 20 Oct - Cattana Wetlands - sausage sizzle, bird-watching and expert advice on offer.
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Ride2Work Day

Pedal power reigns supreme on Wednesday 14 October for National  Ride2Work Day. Council will again be hosting a free breakfast on the Cairns Esplanade to reward cycling commuters from 6.30am to 8am. As well as scoring a free healthy breakfast, cyclists can have a bike “health check”, pick-up the latest cycling map for the region and grab a free Ride2Work Day t-shirt. The free breakfast will be held at the barbecue area on the Western Events Lawn, near the Esplanade Lagoon. Register now.
 
 

Pool safety compliance

Pool owners have until 30 November to make sure their pools meet statewide safety standards. Five years ago, The Queensland Government introduced a single pool safety standard designed to address preventable accidents and drownings, especially among children. The deadline for full compliance is now approaching. If you're unsure whether your pool meets the safety standard, contact a licensed pool safety inspector. More information available on the Department of Housing and Public Works website.  
 
 
 

Arts grants available

Applications are now open for the 2015-16 Regional Arts Development Fund (RADF) grant program. Arts and cultural activities that demonstrate a professional standard of work and contribute to the vitality and diversity of the arts industry in the Cairns region may be eligible for financial assistance. The RADF program is a partnership between the Qld Government and Cairns Regional Council to support local arts and culture in regional Queensland. Applications for Round 1 of the 2015-16 program are open until 19 October for projects starting after 11 December 2015. Guidelines and applications forms are available for download. 
 
 

Innovation conference

Cairns Regional Council is proud to sponsor the Business Leader Panel of the inaugural Tourism Innovation Conference (TIC). Being held in Cairns on 6 November, the TIC will feature an impressive line-up of top speakers including MC James O’Loghlin, Bernard Salt and Dr Karl Kruszelnicki. Business panel discussions and workshops led by savvy business leaders will inspire industry innovation to capitalise on emerging and future consumer trends. Find out more and register, visit the TIC website or follow @meetinCairnsGBR on Twitter.
 
 
 

Baby Welcome rego open

Registration is now open for this year's annual Baby Welcome ceremony, which will be held at The Pier Shopping Centre on Saturday 31 October from 10am to 2pm. Babies born since 1 October 2014 can be registered online for the ceremony, in which they will be formally welcomed into the Cairns Community. Registration will close on 25 October. The day will also feature a family expo with fun for kids of all ages. Stallholders are invited to book their place by downloading and submitting a stallholder application form.
 
 

Botanic conservatory open

Earlier this month, the long-awaited Cairns Botanic Gardens Watkins Munro Martin Conservatory opened its doors. Members of the Friends of the Botanic Gardens were invited to be the first to view the spectacular displays of ferns, orchids, palms and more. Replacing the previous George Watkins Orchid House and the Munro Martin Fernery, the new conservatory has been designed to resemble the iconic licuala palm and contains a pathway that meanders through carefully landscaped botanical displays. Butterflies add an extra splash of colour to the setting. The Watkins Munro Martin Conservatory is located within the Flecker Gardens and is open daily from 7.30am to 5.30pm. View more photos
 
 
 
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