Birthdays

DINNER: John Croucher’s 71st birthday included a short break in Townsville with a family dinner at The Ville Resort-Casino on the big day and a follow-up dinner at the Watermark.

CELEBRATION: Sichuan cuisine is seriously hot as Kirsty Nancarrow discovered while eating Sichuan beef on her birthday. “Tastebuds zinging.” She followed up with water.