Emergency grants
THE window for Kowanyama, Pormpuraaw and Mapoon residents affected by Cyclone Nora to apply for emergency hardship grants is about to shut. Acting Communities Minister Leeanne Enoch said the communities were gradually getting back on their feet but the funding round would close at midnight tonight. “These (community recovery) hubs will remain open and staff will remain on-site to help residents make their applications prior to the closure of these grants (tonight),” she said. “I would encourage anyone still needing a grant to prioritise getting their application in before they close.”
New campaign starts
THE State Government has conveniently overlooked the Far North’s recent flooding to relaunch a tried-and-true tourism catchcry. A new marketing campaign sporting the well-worn “beautiful one day, perfect the next” slogan will be launched in time for the Commonwealth Games, using captivating photos and stories to spruik the Queensland lifestyle. “When you’re on a good thing, stick to it,” Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk said. “We want Queensland to continue the tourism growth we have seen in recent years and become Australia’s destination of choice and this campaign will provide people with the inspiration to come and visit.”
Spitting incident
A POLICE officer at the Cairns Watch House was allegedly spat on by a female detainee yesterday afternoon. Police were called to a disturbance and arrested the 48-year old on unrelated charges, including intoxication. During processing, she allegedly spat in the face of one of the officers, adding disorder and serious assault to her charge sheet.
Kids learn to sew
CRAFTNSEWIN studio is running a three day sewing workshop for kids, aged eight and up, April 4 to April 6, from 10am to midday at Piccone’s Village on Pease St, Manoora. To book, contact the shop call 4053 4421 or email enquiries@craftnsewing.com.au
Reef meeting
THE Australian Marine Conservation Society will hold a meeting at the Gordonvale Anglican Church Hall, 5 Church Street on Thursday April 5, from 6pm to 7pm to discuss their campaign to protect the Great Barrier Reef from the Adani coal mine.