Green Light CALENDAR of EVENTS for Cairns & FNQ . 26-01-2015 . Green Light Guide to Cairns & FNQ GreenGuideFNQ.net . Green Light Guide to Cairns and FNQ support Facebook page https://facebook/groups/GreenLightGuideFNQ . . If you have an event you would like to be listed in the Green Light Calendar, please send to GreenCalendarFNQ@gmail . (If possible, please send info in the format of the Green Light Calendar). Thanks, Geoff Holland (Editor) . Entries new for this week are in PURPLE . For LETS Trading Days, please go to tablelandlets.org . . . . Tue 27 Jan 2015 Reef Hour - Election Special, lunchtime event Salt House, Marina Point 12:30hrs – 13:30hrs Cairns and Far North Environment Centre (CAFNEC) is today announcing a very important event in the lead up to the State election. The Reef Hour – Election Special event will feature political candidates discussing their positions on issues relevant to the protection of the Great Barrier Reef. CAFNEC is extending an invitation to media to attend the event and will be available for interviews today and in the lead up to the event. Who: Michael Trout MP (LNP), Rob Pyne (Labour candidate), Noel Castley-Wright (Greens candidate) What: Introduction to the issues from CAFNEC, Short talks from candidates, Q&A. Opportunities for media interviews after the event. Free to attend. 2 for 1 bar meals available from 12 noon. CAFNEC Marine Programs Coordinator Josh Coates said: “We are continuing our very successful Reef hour event series with an ‘Election Special’ in the week before Queenslanders go to the polls. The protection of the Great Barrier Reef is a crucial election issue and this event is an opportunity for candidates to clearly articulate their position on a range of issues in relation to reef protection. “We are actively encouraging Far North Queenslanders to ‘vote for the reef’ this election and as part of that we are giving the politicians the chance to outline and defend their policies. “Issues discussed will include the Cairns Port dredging proposal, the development of the Reef 2050 plan and the threat of ‘World Heritage in Danger’ listing, coastal development, land based impacts such as agricultural runoff , fisheries management, protection of vulnerable species such as dugong and turtle and the issue of climate change impact on the reef. “The reef is clearly the highest profile environmental issue this election and reef health is extra important to us in the Far North. We expect a very informative session, interesting questions and a great opportunity for the community to hear directly from the local candidates and for media to report the positions of the parties in relation to the reef and FNQ.” Facebook: https://facebook/CAFNEC Media contact: Josh Coates, Marine Programs Coordinator, (07) 4032 1586, 0438 805 284, [email protected] . . . . Tue 27 Jan 2015 The 2015 Cook Electorate Pre-Election Forum 7pm Mareeba Sports & Recreation Club (formerly Mareeba Bowls Club) With..Mareeba Chamber of Commerce 2015 Corporate Partners For more information contact the Mareeba Chamber on 4092 6050 or [email protected] Presented by Mareeba Chamber of Commerce. In the Cook electorate our grazing and agricultural industries are threatened by CSG. Contaminates have been found in stock in CSG production areas such as Kingaroy. In some places stock are not allowed access to dams and stock in paddock must be on clean feed for 60 days before they can go to slaughter. Overseas, fracking water has killed cattle outright and damaged reproductive capabilities. Landowners rights to object to mining have been slashed and water reforms give mining unfettered use of our water resources including the Great Artesian Basin. Since 2002, a current proposal/application for an Authority to Prospect (ATP) exploration permit (ATP 718) for coal seam gas at Mt Mulligan has been with the State (DNRM) for assessment. For anyone who believes they have been informed otherwise, this can be verified by calling the Mareeba mining office - 4048 4785. At the Community Cabinet held in Mareeba recently CSG Free NQ Inc. members including Djungan Elder Percy Neil felt that ardent pleas by the Djungan people to Minister Cripps (ENV) not to grant this permit fell on deaf ears. Nor did the Director General of DNRM, Dr Brett Hayward, give the group any assurances that the cultural and environmental threats to Mt Mulligan were cause enough to put the 12 year old ATP 718 to sleep forever. ATP 718 remains an active application with the Mining Minister, Mr Cripps. Yet, our local LNP member David Kempton confuses this issue when he states “there is no coal seam gas mining conventional/unconventional proposed for MT Mulligan or anywhere in Cook electorate” and “will not comment any further on hypothetical’s”. The 6 candidates for Cook were each asked to respond to the following statement and state their policy. “Unconventional gas mining in Queensland, specifically at Mt Mulligan, with the potential impacts on the quality of water in aquifers, streams, the Gulf and the Great Barrier Reef, chemical toxicity, health, depletion of water reserves as well as potential impacts on communities landholders, heritage, and cultural values, tourism, fishing and prawn industries”. Candidate responses: Katter’s Australian Party candidate Lee Marriott “I oppose CSG in all forms and did so before joining the Katter’s Australian Party. My party share my view and has made opposition to CSG a core policy. I believe that the potential long term damage to our water aquifers, farmlands and to the reef is not worth the gamble. Aside from the environmental damge I believe CSG is exploitation of our coal resource and once installed it does not provide enough long term jobs to be beneficial to the community. I have witnessed CSG extraction first hand at both Moranbah and Emerald”. Australian Labor party candidate Billy Gordon: No response Independent candidate Michaelangelo Newie: No response Liberal National Party David Kempton: “There is no coal seam gas mining conventional/unconventional proposed for Mt Mulligan or anywhere in Cook electorate. In the event there is an application then it will be dealt with in the appropriate manner, taking into account considerations such as environmental impact, employment prospects, native title considerations, social impacts and landholder consent. I will make my decision upon any such application being made and will not comment any further on hypothetical’s. There are many real and pressing issues I am far more concerned with”. Queensland Greens candidate Darryl Desjardin; “The Greens believe that Coal Seam Gas (CSG) is not a clean transition fuel because of the future potential for fugitive methane emmisssions associated with extraction and distribution. CSG may prove to be more damaging to the climate than coal. The modern mining sector is capital intensive compared to other sectors of the economy. A switch in investment to renewable energy will generate substantially more jobs than are currently available in the fossil fuel sector. The Greens oppose coal seam gas exploration and production and associated pipeline and export:. . . . . Wed 28 Jan 2015 Free Health Seminar 18:00hrs – 19:30hrs Cairns City Library Want to be inspired for a healthy you? Enjoy a free seminar offering plenty of tips to get motivated towards a healthier life. This fun and supportive session has some great advice on well being, fitness, food and recipes (including vegan dishes). Tel: 07 4031 0018 Email: [email protected] . . . . Sat 31 Jan 2015 Be Ready, Holloways Beach! Holloways Beach Hall, 09:00hrs – 11:00hrs Find out more about natural disasters and learn resilience strategies and actions to be ready for the wet season. How to prepare yourself, your household and home if we lose power, water and food supplies for several days. Free event run by the Cairns disaster management team and Holloways Beach SES with lots of giveaways and refreshments. All welcome. Sioux Campbell | Disaster Management Resilience Officer Disaster Management Unit Infrastructure Services | Cairns Regional Council (P: 07 4044 3571 | 0488 980490 F: 07 4044 3830 | E: [email protected] | W: cairns.qld.gov.au Mail: PO Box 359, Cairns Q 4870 | F Office: 61-79 Windarra St, Woree . . . . Sun 01 Feb 2015 Cairns Seedsavers meetup – Clifton Beach 10:15 – 10:30 Concept of Seed Savers 10:30 – 11:30 Seed sorting 11:30 – 12:30 Talk by Sue about the Australian PlantBank, Sydney; lessons learned about seed saving after a visit there; and discussion of ideas relevant to our Seed Savers group 12:30 – 1PM Enjoy a shared lunch 1 -2PM Tour of Sue’s permaculture-style property – please wear closed shoes Tel: Sue 4055 3061 becmbarnes@gmail . . . . Tue 03 Feb 2015 The Sea & Me 6.30pm Salthouse – Pierpoint Rd, Cairns Dive Queensland, Reef Magic Cruises, Eye to Eye Encounters and Save Our Marine Life Alliance Youre invited to a premiere screening of The Sea & Me, a short film about Australias extraordinary oceans and the inspiring people who look after them. This is a fully catered event and we would love for you to join us afterwards for a drink and a bite to eat. Reserve your free ticket now! After the film, we have two guest speakers from James Cook University who will discuss the film and also what marine national parks can offer our local community, economy and environment. We hope to see you there! Fiona Maxwell AMCS Marine Campaigner [Note, this event is now booked out, although you can register on a waiting list at eventbrite.au/e/the-sea-me-tickets-15370180624?aff=es2&rank=1 ] . . . . Wed 04 Feb 2015 Truth Room Cinema 18:45hrs Lafew Teahouse & Kombucha Bar 1st Wed of every second month. Check facebook site for details of the film to be screened. 33 Sheridan St (between Spence and Shields St) Cairns 0475 762 838 / Lafew.k@gmail https://facebook/lafewteahouse . . . . Thu 05 Feb 2015 FABULOUS FUNGI: Ecology & Conservation Info Night Kuranda Recreation Centre 19:00hrs For our next general meeting at the Kuranda Recreation Centre we will have guest speaker Dr Sapphire McMullan-Fisher from a Fungi Fossicking group from Victoria. Glow-in-the-dark fungi, seaweed-like mould, shagpile-topped mushrooms and zombified spiders. It might sound like the set of a fantasy film, but you can find all of these in north Queensland - if you look close enough! The researchers & enthusiasts will be joining us to share their knowledge about local fungi species. There will also be a walk on the 1st of Feb to check out some of our local fungi species. Hosted by Kuranda Envirocare . . . . Mon 09 – Sun 15 Feb 2015 Random Acts of Kindness Bee involved. Spread the ripple of kindness. Mob: 0428 846 799 Email: [email protected] . . . . Wed 11 Feb 2015 Dive Into Digital Coffee Chat Caffiend (5/78 Grafton Street Cairns) at 8:30am. The Digital Enterprise Program delivers FREE group information sessions and provide one-on-one mentoring to help not-for-profit community groups as well as small to medium businesses to better understand how to take advantage of online opportunities such as social media, creating a website, marketing tips, e-commerce, security and legal. Dive Into Digital arose out of a core project (as part of the Cairns Digital Economy Community Engagement Strategy) funded through the Department of Education, Employment & Workplace Relations’ (DEEWR) Local Employment Coordinator initiative and Regional Development Australia Far North Queensland & Torres Strait Inc (RDA FNQ&TS) and delivered in partnership with the Cairns Chamber of Commerce (CCOC). A diverse and informed Reference Group provided support to the project, with members from Digital Economy Cairns (ICT cluster), Cairns Regional Council, the Queensland Department of State Development, Infrastructure & Planning, the Queensland Department of Science, Information Technology, Innovation & the Arts, NBN Co and Telstra. We meet every 2nd Wed of the month at a local coffee shop before work...currently Caffiend (5/78 Grafton Street Cairns) at 8:30am. diveintodigital.au/ [email protected] . . . . Tue 17 Feb 2015 Permaculture Cairns meeting 18:00hrs for 18:30hrs start, at the Flexible Learning Centre, 90-92 Clarke St, Manunda permaculturecairns.org.au/ https://facebook/groups/276252819061997 . . . . Wed 25 Feb 2015 Joe Salatin Tour 2015 – Regenerative Agriculture “Growing the North’s Family Farming Economy – Opportunities and Obstacles” Conference Luncheon – Hilton Hotel, Cairns 13:00hrs – 16:00 hrs regenag/web/joel-salatin-tour-2015.html . . . . Wed 25 Feb 2015 Joe Salatin Tour 2015 – Regenerative Agriculture “So you think you know food? ‘Food politics & the role of the consumer in shaping the modern food economy.” Tanks Arts Centre 18:00hrs regenag/web/joel-salatin-tour-2015.html . . . . Thu 26 Feb 2015 Joe Salatin Tour 2015 – Regenerative Agriculture Masterclass “You Can Farm”: The entrepreneur’s guide to start and succeed in a farming enterprise 09:00hrs-17:00hrs Crack - A - Jack Function Room, Mareeba regenag/web/joel-salatin-tour-2015.html . . . . Wed 11 Mar 2015 Dive Into Digital Coffee Chat Caffiend (5/78 Grafton Street Cairns) at 8:30am. The Digital Enterprise Program delivers FREE group information sessions and provide one-on-one mentoring to help not-for-profit community groups as well as small to medium businesses to better understand how to take advantage of online opportunities such as social media, creating a website, marketing tips, e-commerce, security and legal. Dive Into Digital arose out of a core project (as part of the Cairns Digital Economy Community Engagement Strategy) funded through the Department of Education, Employment & Workplace Relations’ (DEEWR) Local Employment Coordinator initiative and Regional Development Australia Far North Queensland & Torres Strait Inc (RDA FNQ&TS) and delivered in partnership with the Cairns Chamber of Commerce (CCOC). A diverse and informed Reference Group provided support to the project, with members from Digital Economy Cairns (ICT cluster), Cairns Regional Council, the Queensland Department of State Development, Infrastructure & Planning, the Queensland Department of Science, Information Technology, Innovation & the Arts, NBN Co and Telstra. We meet every 2nd Wed of the month at a local coffee shop before work...currently Caffiend (5/78 Grafton Street Cairns) at 8:30am. diveintodigital.au/ [email protected] . . . . Fri 20 Mar – Mon 24 Mar 2015 “Getting to the Heart of Permaculture Design” Course at Hill Top Farm, Cooktown Course outline - Permaculture at its heart is a design process, where the main focus is creating more sustainable systems. This course provides participants with a toolkit of the Key Ecological Practices we have developed to mimic the functions and processes of healthy natural ecosystems. Nature has had millions of years to fine tune the design of sustainable systems. It therefore makes sense to tap into nature’s wisdom in designing more sustainable homes, gardens and farms, as well as communities and businesses. The toolkit provides a simple and logical framework for sustainable design and decision-making whatever your climate and venture. Contact: Dr Wendy Seabrook Scholarships are available for this course. See our website for details. Email: [email protected] Tel: (07) 4069 5058 Web: hilltopfarm.wix/beyondsustainability . . . . Sat 21 Mar 2015 Resilient Communities Workshop 2015 – Plant Propagation with Lois Hayes 09:15hrs for a 09:30hrs start to 12:30hrs, Flexible Learning Centre, 92 Clarke Street, Manunda Learn how to save money by takings cuttings and propagating new plants, separate clumps of blubs and tubers and make a seed raising mix. Learn what seeds to plant, raise seedlings, and maintain them to plant out. Registration is essential. There is a $20 fee for this workshop and payment can be paid online: - Permaculture Cairns Bank details : BSB 704-966 Account: 100009440 please include your Surname as Reference, This workshop will be held at To register email [email protected] permaculturecairns.org.au . . . . Wed 08 Apr 2015 Dive Into Digital Coffee Chat Caffiend (5/78 Grafton Street Cairns) at 8:30am. The Digital Enterprise Program delivers FREE group information sessions and provide one-on-one mentoring to help not-for-profit community groups as well as small to medium businesses to better understand how to take advantage of online opportunities such as social media, creating a website, marketing tips, e-commerce, security and legal. Dive Into Digital arose out of a core project (as part of the Cairns Digital Economy Community Engagement Strategy) funded through the Department of Education, Employment & Workplace Relations’ (DEEWR) Local Employment Coordinator initiative and Regional Development Australia Far North Queensland & Torres Strait Inc (RDA FNQ&TS) and delivered in partnership with the Cairns Chamber of Commerce (CCOC). A diverse and informed Reference Group provided support to the project, with members from Digital Economy Cairns (ICT cluster), Cairns Regional Council, the Queensland Department of State Development, Infrastructure & Planning, the Queensland Department of Science, Information Technology, Innovation & the Arts, NBN Co and Telstra. We meet every 2nd Wed of the month at a local coffee shop before work...currently Caffiend (5/78 Grafton Street Cairns) at 8:30am. diveintodigital.au/ [email protected] . . . . Sun 31 May 2015 Cairns Eco-Fiesta (formerly Sustainable Living Expo) Cruise Liner Terminal and adjacent parkland We have been busily planning for the 2015 Sustainable Living Expo and have some exciting news to share! Council has partnered with James Cook University to align the 2015 Expo with the JCU Sustainability Symposium – that is, to have two complementary events in the same week. Townsville Council is following suit, partnering with their JCU campus to align their Council’s annual environmental festival with the JCU symposium, which is run concurrently at both campuses. The aim of these partnerships is to create a platform for a regional ‘Eco-Week’, where Councils, JCU, schools, TAFE, community / environment groups, businesses and individual community members hold their own new or existing event / activity during Eco-Week (29 May to 7 June) to benefit from cross promotion and wider media exposure. The Sustainable Living Expo will now be called ‘Eco-Fiesta’ to align with the Townsville event and better reflect the event message of – planet, people, prosperity. The new name is also a nod to CAFNEC’s Enviro-Fiesta from yester-year. The Cairns Eco-Fiesta will be held on Sunday 31 May 2015 at the Cruise Liner Terminal and adjacent parkland – this venue combines the best of both worlds – indoor exhibition space for businesses and outdoor ‘festival’ space where event attendees can enjoy a day out in a relaxed atmosphere. We believe this collaborative approach to align sustainability events across the region will create many synergies, including widening the appeal of individual events. We are writing to highlight the ‘Eco-week’ concept and to invite you to think about how your organisation might like to participate in this collaborative model by holding your own event during Eco-Week. So if you like the idea, please get in touch so we know what your thoughts are and can plan accordingly. The green edge of the business community is also welcome to participate either by having a stall at the Eco-Fiesta, using the week as a platform to promote their green credentials, fundraise for an eco-cause or anything else that makes a positive contribution to the week. We are still in the early planning stages and welcome any input to make Eco-Week and the Eco-Fiesta the premier sustainability event in regional Australia. Please contact one of the team at any time. It’s going to be a big job to bring it all together but we’re really positive about where this can go. Stay tuned for more updates early in the New Year. Sustainability Unit | Cairns Regional Council Sophie Barrett | 0740443312 | [email protected] Sarah Palmer | 07 4044 3572 | [email protected] Daniel Handley | 07 4044 3394 | [email protected] Dan Walton | 07 4044 3253 | [email protected] . . . . Early June 2015 JCU Sustainability Symposium Cairns Regional Council has partnered with James Cook University to align the 2015 Expo with the JCU Sustainability Symposium – that is, to have two complementary events in the same week. Townsville Council is following suit, partnering with their JCU campus to align their Council’s annual environmental festival with the JCU symposium, which is run concurrently at both campuses. Stay tuned for more information as the event develops. . . . . 2015 Growing Food with less Hard Yakka Permaculture course to be facilitated in different FNQ communities throughout 2015. If you have a group that is interested, please contact Hill Top Farm – working with nature. We look forward to hearing from you. Course Outline - Growing food doesn’t need to be such hard work. Dr Wendy Seabrook will take you through the simple and practical steps outlined in The No Mower Food Growers Guide. Helping you build ecological functioning in your food growing landscape. Whatever your landscape—a private or community garden, market garden or commercial orchard, by working with nature we create more self-maintaining, sustainable food gardens. Food Gardens that save you time, money and ‘Hard Yakka’! See our website for details and to contact us to run a course in your community Email: [email protected] Tel: (07) 4069 5058 Web: hilltopfarm.wix/beyondsustainability ************************************************************************** Local businesses-for-sustainability to support include: Community Foods Organic, bio-dynamic non GM, minimally packaged natural wholefoods (and more). Run by volunteers and co-ordinators as a co-operative. Food for people not for profit. Nuts, seeds, & dried fruits, grains (including quinoa, spelt, & basmati), beans, peas, & lentils, pastas (including spelt & rice), oils, tahini, miso, tamari, & shoyu, snacks, herbs, & spices, soy & rice milks, honey & molasses, shampoo, conditioner, & soaps, Wemoon pads & household cleaning products. Also post-consumer recycled toilet tissue. Trading hours: Mon - Thurs 10am - 6pm Fri 8am - 6pm Sat 9am - 2pm Sun closed Address: 74 Shields St, Cairns Email: shop*comfoods.org.au Postal address: PO Box 7483, Cairns 4870 Tel: 4041 5335 Web: comfoods.org.au . . . . Connect Magazine Connect Magazine is a free monthly journal (or gold coin donation) hardcopy and online. A project of the Bee Universal group. Themes: CommUnity, Spirit, The Arts, Environment, Health & Well being Connect Magazine began in March 2004. Connect Magazine’s objectives are: To be the best holistic publication in Far North Queensland—keeping people connected with each other and what is happening here. To publish information and inspiration that integrates our community and promotes Peace and Harmony. To be an affordable medium for people and to support the profitability of our clients and local community groups. To remove the barriers that separate us from each other and our true Divine Selves. We believe that infinite possibilities exist and that there are no limits to what we can achieve. Bee Universal Inc. is an innovative not-for-profit organisation based in Cairns. Contact: Renee Cashman Email: connect*beeuniversal.org Web: beeuniversal.org Email (advertising): sales*beeuniversal.org Tel: (07) 4055 7172 . . . . Earth Toys Earth Toys is dedicated to providing a unique and beautiful selection of quality educational, eco friendly, recreational and creative toys to all ages! People can also shop online (see website below). Trading hours: Tue-Fri 9am-5pm, Sat 9am-3pm. Closed Sun and Mon. Address: Shop 6 Oceana Walk, 55 Lake Street Cairns Qld 4870 Contacts: Brad and Bree Tel: (07) 4041 7678 Web: earthtoys.net/contact-us.html . . . . Enviromart Australia Sells a wide variety of products to help you save energy and water, reduce pollution and your eco-footprint. Address: Shop 3, 164-170 Aumuller Street, Bungalow (cnr Scott St) Contact: Alan and Diane Creasey Email: info*enviromart.net.au Postal address: PO Box 656, Bungalow, Qld 4870 Tel: 07 40412233 Web: enviromart.net.au . . . . Greenhouse Environment Shop Established in 1992, the Greenhouse Environment Shop diverse range of gifts, books, music, cards and children’s toys. We donate a percentage of the profits annually to local conservation groups - and in doing so we extend your shopping dollars green power. Address: Shop 1, 55 Spence St, Cairns Contact: Anne Email: shop*greenhousecairns.au Tel: 4031 8787 Web: greenhousecairns.au . . . . Lafew Tea House Home of Lafew Kombucha. Organic café. Movies That Matter on Wednesday nights. Tai Chi classes. Address: 33 Sheridan Street ~ Cairns ~ Qld~ 4870 Email: Lafew.k*gmail Mobile: 0475 762 838 Web: facebook/lafewteahouse . . . . Neil’s Organics Organic and biodynamic produce and products. Trading hours: Mon – Fri 9am - 6pm Saturday and Sunday 9am - 3pm Address: 239 - 241 McLeod Street (Corner of McLeod and James Streets) Cairns Email: caring*neilsorganics.au ; info*neilsorganics.au Fax: 4051 1898 Tel: 4051 5688 Web: neilsorganics.au . . . . Organic Motion Permaculture design consultation & design, edible landscaping, specialising in tropical edibles Address: 7 Barron falls road, Kuranda Contact: Blake Hudson Mob: 0448 938 270 Web: organicmotion.au . . . . RealFood Network Receive your box of fruit and vegetables each week from the Realfood Network. All locally grown! (food security!) Most is organic. Food is delivered to various nodes throughout the city. $50 per box – great value. Also available from their stall at Rusty;s Markets on Fri, Sat and Sun. Contact: Chris Gloor Email: chris*realfoodnetwork.au Mob: 0414 608 234 (Chris) Tel: (07) 4055 2666 (Chris) Web: realfoodnetwork.au . . . . Recycled cycles Bicycles made from recycles bicycles. Address: 17 Gordon St, Earlville, Cairns 4870 Contact: Lenore Evans Mob: 0437 541751 Tel: 4054 1756 Web: recycledcycles.au . . . . Snoogies Health Bar Quality food. While only some is organic, much is raw food. Trading hours: Mon-Fri 9am-2pm Address: Mainstreet Arcade (between Lake St and Grafton St). Contact: Aron and Nuri Facebook: https://facebook/pages/Snoogies-Health-Bar-Cairns/204341536272557 Mobile: 0409 340 024 . . . . Habits 2 Health Organic produce and products. Address: 1/110 Hoare St, Manunda, Cairns Facebook: Habits 2 health https://facebook/habits2health Tel: (07) 4053 2333
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