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1 Proudly Produced by the Babinda Taskforce Rural Transaction Centre Opened July 2004 51 Munro Street Babinda 4861 07 4067 2900 [email protected] Newsletter may be viewed in colour on website: www.babindainfocentre.com.au May 2015 Rainfall for April 2015 Babinda - 208 mm Year to Date: 2004 mm Bellenden Ker Top Station - 510.2 mm Year to Date: 3773.8 mm Bottom Station - 350.0 mm Year to Date: 2131.2 mm “The President’s Notes“ Rachel Nicholas Hi everyone, The 2015/2016 Babinda District Telephone Book is currently being processed. If everything goes according to plan the new phone books will be ready for distribution by June. In keeping with the last few years: all 2015/2016 members and/or advertisers will receive their first copy for free. The 2015/2016 phone book will be $5 each. However, don’t toss your old ones: if you trade in your old one (any year is accepted) we will take $1 off the 2015/2016 phone book in June when they have been printed. Babinda’s 4th annual ‘International Women’s Day’ We are unable to publish photos from this event held in March as promised in last months issue. This is due to having lack of space however if anyone would like to see any of the photos please come into the Taskforce and I will gladly show them to you. It has been suggested that we trial a ‘classifieds’ column in the monthly newsletter. This column may be used to sell/buy anything from barbeques to puppies and most things in between to the value of $1,000 and can be used by anyone within Australia. To use this new service the customer will need to come into the Taskforce with their advert and pay cash the small charge of .50 cents per word. As with all classifieds no $$$ - no advert. This month at the Taskforce we were kept busy with (but not only): Greyhound Bus & Queensland Rail travel ticketing. We assisted over 100 Centrelink/Medicare customers. We faxed, photocopied, shredded, laminated printed and typed. We facilitated community meetings and negotiated agreements. We assisted with internet/ computer customers here in our internet café. We mowed, killed weeds and updated our internet. We sold 100 club tickets and cans of soft drinks both @ $2 each. Business hours: Monday to Thursday 9am - 4pm ‘You can tell who the strong women are. They are the ones you see building up one another instead of tearing each other down’ Please note: Next meeting Thursday 28 May 9.30am at the Taskforce. All members welcome Be kind to each other, Rachel Disclaimer: All articles in this Newsletter are printed in good faith for the Community and do not necessarily represent the views of the Babinda District Community Association Inc (aka Babinda The Taskforce) and therefore accept no responsibility for these articles. Errors and Omissions: While every care is taken in the publication of advertisements and articles, Babinda News cannot be held responsible for omissions or errors or their subsequent effects. Contributions (by 12 noon) Wednesday 3 June (Distributed 16 June) Wednesday 1 July (Distributed 14 July)

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Proudly Produced by the Babinda Taskforce

Rural Transaction Centre Opened July 2004

51 Munro Street Babinda 4861 07 4067 2900

[email protected]

Newsletter may be viewed in colour on website:

www.babindainfocentre.com.au

May 2015

Rainfall for April 2015

Babinda - 208 mm

Year to Date: 2004 mm

Bellenden Ker

Top Station - 510.2 mm

Year to Date: 3773.8 mm

Bottom Station - 350.0 mm

Year to Date: 2131.2 mm

“The President’s Notes“ Rachel Nicholas

Hi everyone,

The 2015/2016 Babinda District Telephone Book is currently being processed. If everything goes according to plan the new phone books will be ready for distribution by June. In keeping with the last few years: all 2015/2016 members and/or advertisers will receive their first copy for free. The 2015/2016 phone book will be $5 each. However, don’t toss your old ones: if you trade in your old one (any year is accepted) we will take $1 off the 2015/2016 phone book in June when they have been printed.

Babinda’s 4th annual ‘International Women’s Day’ We are unable to publish photos from this event held in March as promised in last months issue. This is due to having lack of space however if anyone would like to see any of the photos please come into the Taskforce and I will gladly show them to you.

It has been suggested that we trial a ‘classifieds’ column in the monthly newsletter. This column may be used to sell/buy anything from barbeques to puppies and most things in between to the value of $1,000 and can be used by anyone within Australia. To use this new service the customer will need to come into the Taskforce with their advert and pay cash the small charge of .50 cents per word. As with all classifieds no $$$ - no advert.

This month at the Taskforce we were kept busy with (but not only): Greyhound Bus & Queensland Rail travel ticketing. We assisted over 100 Centrelink/Medicare customers. We faxed, photocopied, shredded, laminated printed and typed. We facilitated community meetings and negotiated agreements. We assisted with internet/computer customers here in our internet café. We mowed, killed weeds and updated our internet. We sold 100 club tickets and cans of soft drinks both @ $2 each.

Business hours: Monday to Thursday 9am - 4pm

‘You can tell who the strong women are. They are the ones you see building up one another instead of tearing each other down’

Please note: Next meeting Thursday 28 May 9.30am at the Taskforce. All members welcome Be kind to each other, Rachel

Disclaimer: All articles in this Newsletter are

printed in good faith for the Community and do not necessarily represent the views of the Babinda District Community Association Inc (aka Babinda The Taskforce) and therefore accept no responsibility for these articles.

Errors and Omissions: While every care is taken in the publication of advertisements and articles, Babinda News cannot be held responsible for omissions or errors or their subsequent effects.

Contributions

(by 12 noon)

Wednesday 3 June

(Distributed 16 June)

Wednesday 1 July

(Distributed 14 July)

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AMBULANCE NEWS

10 years ago I used to write a column for the Wet Tropics Weekly which was a free newspaper distributed

from Babinda to Cardwell – it was a good little paper published once a week. I found this old article when unpacking – my hay fever has gone troppo in the last few weeks with the change in weather so thought this

might be appropriate to a few others. I have condensed it for this month’s read allergies and asthma:

Allergies can have wide ranging effects from itchy eyes, redness, swelling of body tissues, sneezing and

life threatening complications. Common causes are pollen, dust, some foods, animal venoms as well

exposure to certain drugs, chemicals, cleaners and plants. Generally speaking contact with an allergen

means the body will fight the invader by releasing histamine. Problem is when you release too much

histamine you may get some of the symptoms outlined above. Medications used to combat allergic

reactions include anti histamines, corticoid steroids – common products such as Telfast, Zyrtec and

Claratyne. You may have heard of anaphylaxis or anaphylactic shock which is an exaggerated or unusual

allergic reaction which can be life threatening.

Asthma is characterised by difficult breathing with wheezing due to spasmodic constriction of the bronchi

in the lungs. It can be life threatening and hundreds of people die from it each year. Fortunately for the

tens of thousands who have asthma preventative maintenance or relief with medications make it more of a

nuisance than a life threatening problem. Many asthmatic will have a puffer or take medications such as

Salbutamol or Becotide. Asthmatics have difficulty expelling their air – relax them and call 000.

Ambulances carry salbutamol and oxygen and most Paramedics are able to administer Adrenaline in life

threatening emergencies.

Until next month

Keep Safe

Justin Cairns OIC Babinda

Info Centre Illuminations How unusual for the “Wet Tropics” to be so dry. However, if you go through the history of rainfall at the Babinda

Post Office, there are quite a few years when we have had well less than 3 metres (3000mm of rain).

Cairns Regional Council have erected several new notices at both The Boulders and Rotary Park free camping

areas. The list of rules includes such things as not using a generator after 8:00pm and before 8:00am.These can be viewed at our Visitors Centre should visitors want to know the terms of their stay. Both areas now have a 72 hour maximum stay and campers can be prosecuted for overstaying under Local Laws. Council has also stated that authorised officers will patrol the facilities. “These rules are for the comfort and enjoyment of all camping ground us-

ers to ensure everyone has a pleasant and enjoyable stay.”

Skyrail has informed us that they have new information, pricing and brochures as of April 1, 2015. Skyrail Rainforest

Cableway will be closed for maintenance on:

May: Thursday 7th, Thursday 14th and Thursday 21st. Kuranda Scenic Railway will be subsequently closed on May:

Friday 1st, Thursday 28th and Friday 29th

Quite a few visitors have commented on how beautiful our local attractions are, but have also commented on how crowded they are. This is the case at many of our region’s attractions and is a testament to how popular they are.

Unfortunately, there does not appear to be a solution to this dilemma.

Malanda Visitors Information Centre is conducting Rainforest Dreaming guided tours on Friday, Saturday & Sunday.

Numbers are limited so you need to book – 4096 6957.

There are two tours per day at 9.30cm and 11am. Innisfail Information Centre has closed down for the time being.

Phone call from The Cairns Post, a reporter asking if we had a list of Defence Force Personnel from WW1 for Anzac Day. I suggested that perhaps Council could be of help. The gentleman then said, “Yes, I have to phone Cassowary

Coast Council anyway.” So much for accurate reporting!

Until next time ------ Happy Trails

They Say…

Education is the most powerful weapon which you

can use to change the world…

Nelson Mandela

Guess What! If you forget to label your plain self raising flour use the taste test – self raising will fizz on your tongue (it contains baking powder) – plain flour won’t.

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Lines From The Library

Have you heard about Lynda? Lynda.com is a video online learning resource provided by Cairns Libraries

and the State Library Of Queensland. Library members have unlimited access to more than 3,000 courses and 136,000 video tutorials taught by experts in their field. There is an amazing variety in the courses

available and I do encourage you to go online and have a look. Lynda.com can be accessed via the Cairns

Libraries website at www.cairnslibrary.com.au. Just log on, follow the prompts and enjoy a whole new

world of learning.

The Babinda library will be celebrating 60 years of service to the community with a drop-in cuppa and a

chat on Thursday 4th June. I look forward to hearing your stories and more detail will be provided closer to

the date.

See you in the library sometime soon.

Cheers,

Holly

"The LIFE of JESUS"

*Interested in what really happened in the 1st Century in Jerusalem and Galilee?

*Who is this figure who shaped world history and impacted on our way of life?

*Do you really want to know more about the known historical facts?

An opportunity to sit, listen and discuss

the CHRISTIAN faith.

Based on the book & DVD by

John Dickson

EVERYBODY WELCOME

Holy Cross Church Hall,

Church St., Babinda

Commencing Sunday, 7th June, 2015 Inquiries: Rhonda 4067 4277

5.00pm to 6.30pm Sausage sizzle Ian: 0409 586 238

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Shane Wiles

Manager - QGAP

10 Munro St Babinda QLD

* 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

AROMATHERAPY- Deodorant Foot Mask

1/2 cup powdered green clay 1/2 cup distilled water 8 drops of chosen essential oil. Mix together making a thick paste. Liberally coat your feet and allow the mask to dry Rinse thoroughly with warm soapy water - then dry

Benefits- Green clay helps draw impurities out and puts minerals directly back into

your skin. Green clay acts as a heat conductor which soothes and helps muscles

relax - a benefit for tired and achy feet. Green clay is rich in silica and magnesium

making it very absorbent and good as a foot deodorant.

Foot Massage- Massage after with 1 tsp of Shea butter and 1-2 drops of chosen

oil from below.

Essential oil choices-

German chamomile- calming and soothing to skin. Peppermint- cooling, deodorisers, antifungal.

Clary sage- anti bacterial, antifungal, antiflammatory.

Eucalyptus - antiseptic and cooling properties.

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Thank you Babinda & Surrounding Communities As some of you may know Demi Bettini, 13 years of age is currently at Lady

Cliento Hospital Brisbane Battling Osteosarcoma, Cancer in the femur. Demi

suggested to her parents (Darrin & Ronda), that she would like to make a

difference for the older children in the Oncology Ward at the hospital, as most

items donated currently are for younger children. This in mind she approached

the oncology head nurse, Cathy, and told her what she was planning to do!

With all the fundraising efforts she has been involved in over the years, she

knew just a way to ensure donations and gifts can be brought just for teenagers

at Lady Cliento Children's Hospital, so she put Ronda and Riannon to the

test... A Ladies Night was held at their Boutique in Babinda "R-Lee Fashions"

where all entry fees were donated and the money was used to buy small gifts

for older children just like Demi, just to make things a little brighter and

hopefully put a smile on their faces. Demi has now made us promise that we

continue to support these kids and to always have something in her horse

bucket for them at the hospital! On behalf of the Bettini Family we would just

like to give a huge thank-you to all our customers, family and friends who

attended his event - we look forward to hopefully seeing you again at our next event on Friday 15th May or our

ongoing events in the future. Also on behalf of the Oncology Unit we received a thank you letter reading: We would

like to thank you for your kind and thoughtful donation to our department at the Lady Cliento Hospital. The

teenagers and their families are overwhelmed with gratitude for your generosity. We understand the Bettini Family is

going through this journey as well and to still take out time to consider other patients and families is admirable. So

on behalf of all staff, parents, patients and other special people of the Oncology Unit at the LCCH Level 5c – we

would like to say a big “Thank you” from the bottom of our hearts. – Cathy Henry (Nurse Unit Manager). If anyone

would like to make a donation or have any gifts suitable for these children please contact R-lee Fashions or the

Bettini Family. Ph: 0448 96 2005.

They Say…

I don’t care if you’re black, white, straight, lesbian, bi-sexual, gay, short, tall, fat skinny, rich or poor. If you’re nice to me I’ll be nice to you. Eminem

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BABINDA BOXING CLUB INC.

WARREN JENSEN HALL

WAKEHAM PARK

TUESDAY & THURSDAY - 5.30 PM - 6.30PM

ACCREDITED TRAINER

ERIC NORMAN - 0400 596 625

FITNESS TRAINING - PRIOR ARRANGEMENTS

The Club Always Under The Cloud

Vale Australia’s COLLEEN McCULLOCH

The life story has ended for this Aussie author, who became famous internationally for her many popular novels. Colleen McCulloch sadly

has died in hospital on Norfolk Island. She was 77 years and for 40 years has been one of our top selling authors.

Having personally read most of Colleen’s work of 25 novels, I consider her talent to be outstanding. ‘The Thorn Birds’,

her first novel has become a Literary Masterpiece.

I regret her death but am grateful for her outstanding contribution

to Australia’s literary accomplishments.

Well Done Aussie Colleen McCulloch!

Contributed by Maureen Raddatz

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FALLS PRESENTATION DAY , in conjunction with APRIL NO FALLS month

was held at Abbeyfield house by the Babinda MPHS Staff. Invitations were

mailed to our more senior residents and we were delighted with the response,

50 interested persons attended. The presentation was about remaining safely

and fall free in your own home for as long as possible, there is a higher chance that this will

happen by doing regular exercise. Some exercises were demonstrated by our

physiotherapists Julie and Wendy. Also our Occupational Therapist spoke about how to

make your home safer to minimize falls. If anyone requires any assistance with any home

modifications or ideas OR anyone interested in joining in with our walking group or get

strong program, please phone Hayley on 40678280. Our two guest speakers Sam Catalano

and Royce Ryan were very interesting to listen to when they gave their journeys of success

which was highlighted by increasing their strength through exercise. Everyone seemed to

enjoy their morning, many thanks to Abbeyfield House for the use of their premises and a

morning tea of very tasty scones which were baked by Gail.

BABINDA HOSPITAL

MPHS NEWS

ANZAC DAY.

It was fantastic to see so many people join in the parade on Anzac Day, it really shows how proud we stand

in remembrance and support of our war hero’s. This will live on strong, judging by the number of our younger community members who participated in the parade. Two of our aged care residents also joined

us in commemorating Anzac Day.

Flu Vaccines have arrived and a lot of peo-

ple have already had their annual vaccine.

If you have forgotten, please phone the

Babinda Medical Practice on 40678201 and make an

appointment for yourself.

As winter approaches we tend to

not think so much about the effects

of the sun as it is such a pleasure to

be out in its warmth. What we need

to remember is that it continues to

be very strong and we need to pro-

tect ourselves from the damage it

causes our skin, phone

to have your skin

checked at Babinda

Medical Practice.

May 19-25 Spinal Health Week A healthy spine

means a healthier life. This week the focus is on

posture in the workplace, highlighting the dangers

of incorrect posture and the dangers of long-term

sitting.

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Our Best Advice. Your Best Interests.

Residential Conveyancing

Estates & Wills

Family Law Enquiries

Commercial Business & Property

Partnership & Leasing Agreements

Open in the Babinda Taskforce Office

at 51 Munro Street

Brett Moller is available on appointment

Contact 4081 6700

Email: [email protected]

Web: www.marinomoller.com.au

Volunteers needed for tree planting.

The Wet Tropics Biodiversity Foundation needs help to

plant 1,500 trees at the lower reach of Babinda Creek on

Friday 5 June 2014. The project has been organised as part

of World Environment Day, which is the biggest, most

celebrated global day for positive environmental action.

The event will create connectivity between existing pockets

of remnant forest through planting with tree species

endemic to Babinda. Key outcomes of the day are improved

bank stability of Babinda Creek and creation of habitat and

a transition corridor for native plants and animals. Other

benefits include teaching and research opportunities and

carbon reduction.

The event will take place between 8am and 4pm. Signs and

flagging tape will assist with directing traffic towards the

revegetation site at the bottom end of Gerbanos Road.

What to wear and bring? Wear closed in shoes, and a hat,

clothing and sunscreen to protect against the sun. A food

kiosk will be set up for refreshments. Tools will be provided.

Babinda Community Bank® Branch, Bendigo Bank has

come on as an early sponsor of the tree planting event.

To register as a volunteer for the day or for further informa-

tion please call the Wet Tropics Biodiversity Foundation –

Liz on 0427903390 or Dennis on 0400558381.

Congratulations to Mrs Pam Pierson from Gordonvale on

winning the Arts and Craft shop $100 meat voucher raffle.

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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

Local Author Launches Book in Babinda

Many avid readers attended the launch of author Susan

Alley’s latest book “Cheerio, Don” which was held at the

Babinda Tavern last Saturday. The author was

introduced by Don Lawie who spoke of his own army

service in Papua New Guinea in the 1960s and compared

his experiences to those of Don Mitchell, the subject of

Susan’s book, set in WWII. Susan spoke of her uncle,

Don Mitchell, who served first with the Australian Militia

and then with the Australian Army and explained how his

letters home were her inspiration in writing his story. She

elaborated on the research that needed to be done and the

information that could be found from diaries, artefacts

and stories from the people who knew Don. After her

witty and informative talk, light refreshments were served

and a great deal of discussion ensued. This event was

very enjoyable for all who attended and for those of you

who missed it, you still have a chance of reading Don’s

story as copies of the book are available at the Babinda

Arts and Crafts Co-op, Cairns Book of Cairns Central

and on line at www.jabirupublishing.com.au

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BIGGEST BARRA THIS MONTH WINS 100.00 TACKLE OF

THEIR CHOICE, SEE NSTORE FOR DETAILS

Just Joking...

The trouble with some women is that they

get all excited about nothing and then they

marry him.

Kids Say The Darndest Things…

WHAT DO YOU THINK YOUR MOM &

DAD HAVE IN COMMON?

Both don't want any more kids.

-- Lori, age 8

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‘ Bramstons’ Alfresco Dining and Bar Restaurant Open from 10am Thursday – Sunday

w’ a delicious New Menu to satisfy your culinary needs.

plus

Help us Support the Fight against Cancer ‘Bramstons’ Restaurant is Hosting

When: Friday 12th June

Time: 10am for 10.30am start

Cost: $15 pp High Tea

Bookings Essential – Phone 40674139 Debra

See you At The Beach

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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

CLOTHING MANUFACTURER

We specialise in:

School Wear, College Wear, Polo Tops

Also available:

Alterations, In-house embroidery

5-7 Lander Close phone: 40675 197

DEERAL mobile: 0419 776 201

[email protected]

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

$500.00 Money Tree Raffle for MPHS Ball

As last year’s was so successful, the Babinda Community

Bank® is once again running a $500 money tree raffle

for the Umbrella Ball.

You win the money and the tree!

Monies raised this year will fund community exercise

equipment; a health initiative for

use by all community members.

Here are our dedicated

staff members Kasey and

Raelene, spending their

free time on Saturday

selling raffle tickets for

this great cause.

Babinda District Arts and Craft Co-Op Ltd are holding their Annual General Meeting

on May 30th @ 3pm @ the shop (13 Munro Street, Babinda). Bring a plate to share.

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BABINDA MEDICAL PRACTICE

HOURS OF BUSINESS

MONDAY – FRIDAY 8.30am TO 4.30pm

SATURDAY 9.30am TO 1.00pm

LUNCH 1.00pm TO 2.00pm

Phone: 4067 8201

ST RITA’S SCHOOL

We have had a busy start to Term 2 at St Rita’s. The senior class were thrilled to begin the new term with a three-day camp at ‘Echo Creek Adventure Centre’. The weather was perfect, food plentiful and the student activities lots of fun. The favourites, of course, were Laser Tag and archery

St Rita’s extended a huge thank you to staff, Mrs Maryjane Masina and Mrs Kurucz, who spent

countless hours preparing and organising the excursion. Assistance from parent volunteers,

Andrew Musumeci, Julie Parker and Shane Wiles, also ensured a hugely successful school

camp for 2015. Next week, the students are looking forward to hosting the Mother’s Day

Pampering Afternoon. Our very special mothers, grandmothers and aunts are invited to visit St

Rita’s for an afternoon of pampering and relaxation.

This event is enjoyed by the whole school

community each year as part of our Mother’s

Day celebrations.

I hope everyone has a happy and rewarding term at all schools in the Babinda district.

Judy Billiau

Principal

Photo: The senior students on camp.

SETTLERS’ MUSEUM NEWS

By Don Lawie

We have a special display in the Museum to commemorate the Centenary of Anzac and also of the

First World War. Men from the Mulgrave Shire volunteered to fight one hundred and one years ago and

our presentation is to honour their memory.

We have been fortunate to have on loan some special mementoes –a superb trench periscope from

the Western Front, a range of medals from both sides of the conflict, a 1915 Lee Enfield rifle and bayonet,

and similar weapons and artefacts. A Gallipoli section features the original copy of a diary written in the

trenches under fire, shrapnel, an artillery shell nose piece, wound stripes, medals and other relics of the

campaign. The Settlers’ Museum is in Gordon Street Gordonvale, opposite The Mill.

Open 10am – 2pm Monday to Saturday Admission $4, or

$3 seniors and children. Our members come from Babinda

to Cairns and new members are always welcome. For info

ring Hon Sec Don Lawie, or Pauline, on 40 671 577.

Thanks to the Task Force for giving us this space in

Babinda News.

Babinda’s Men Shed

Open

Wed & Fri’s

9am - 2pm

Babinda Showground

Ph: Merv 40618494

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What’s Happening In Babinda

BABINDA TASKFORCE - Next General Meeting: Thursday 28 May 9.30am at the Taskforce. All members welcome

ABBEYFIELD HOUSE - HOY / Mini Cent Sale 3rd Monday of the month 4067 1197

BABINDA ARTS & CRAFTS - Open 9am-4pm daily. Meetings 2nd Wed of month @ 6pm. AGM May 30th @ 3pm

BABINDA BARGAIN CENTRE (COOTHARINGA NQ) - HOY 2nd Mon of the month. Ph 4067 1533

BABINDA BOXING CLUB Inc: 1st Monday each month HOY/CENT SALE - CWA Hall 1.30pm. See advert for Club details

BABINDA BOWLS CLUB - Phone 4067 1148. Barbecue Buffet Meals available most Friday nights.

BABINDA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE MEETING - 5.30pm - 1st Tue of month at Roddo’s News: 4067 1222

BABINDA CHOI KWANG DO - CWA Hall Mon & Thu 5.30 - 6.30pm. All ages welcome. Enquiries to 0413 386 942

BABINDA DISTRICT FISHING CLUB first Tuesday of the month 7.30pm Club House

BABINDA GOLF CLUB-Social days Wed and Fri 3pm Saturday 12.30 in winter and 1pm in summer. Ph 4067 1510

BABINDA LIONS CLUB - 2nd & 4th Monday of the month at 7pm at the RSL Hall, School St

BABINDA MONTHLY MARKET DAY- 2nd Sat of month. Contact Roddo: 4067 1222

BABINDA PUBLIC SPEAKING GROUP - 2nd Mon of month 7pm contact 4067 1438 Loretta or 40674110 Rod for details

BABINDA RAINY DAYS BOOKCLUB - Meets every last Tue of month @ 10am @ Stag Tavern—Call Sue 4067 2640

BABINDA RSL - 1st Sunday of the month, 9:30 am at RSL. Contact 4067 6162

BARTLE FRERE STATE SCHOOL - Family Day Group Tuesday 9am—11am 4067 6240

BEYOND BLUE - 1300 22 46 36 LIFELINE - 13 11 14

BRAMSTON BEACH MOTEL: CRAFT/GET TOGETHER MORNINGS: Tuesdays 10am - 12 midday. Ph Debra 40674139

BUMBLEBEES PLAYGROUP - Tuesdays 9-11am, Community Hall, Church St, ph Honorei 0408 205 053 for details

CARER’S SUPPORT NETWORK - Last Friday of month, Innisfail Hospital, Transport available ph: 40678200

HARVEST FESTIVAL 2015: 10th October HARVEST BALL: September 26th

INFO CENTRE - Open 9 - 4 daily, 4067 1008, www.babindainfocentre.com.au (view this Newsletter in colour)

KIDS CLUB - Prep - Year 6 - Wednesday 5pm to 7.30pm CWA Hall, Babinda. Phone Janis 4067 1406

LIFELINE - 13 11 14 BEYOND BLUE - 1300 22 46 36

MENSHED’S - Wed & Fri’s 9am-2pm @ Babinda’s Showground contact Merv for further info: 4061 8494

QCWA BABINDA- 2nd Sat of the month meeting 9.30am .4th Mon of the month - Hoy/Mini Cent Sale 1.30pm

QCWA DEERAL-2nd Wednesday of the month– Meeting 9.30am Craft follows meeting. Deeral Hall

SAMARITAN’S PURSE: Christmas Shoe Box Appeal October. Drop off to 123 Munro St. Phone: 4067 2541 or 4067 1651

SOCIAL TOUCH FOOTBALL - Every Thursday night 7pm Bill Wakeham Park

SNAKE REMOVALIST - Brian James mobile 0400 752 977 or home phone 4067 1581

STORYTIME: Babinda Library 3rd Monday of month, 10.30—11.30am , 4067 1112

TAI CHI - Wednesdays 9.30am -10.30am Spirit Of Babinda Hall, 51 Munro St, Babinda

WILDLIFE SIGHTINGS: Call 1300 130 372 and follow the prompts

WOMEN’S FREE CLINIC: to Medicare eligible clients, Babinda Hospital, Wed 16 June - ph 4067 8200 for appointment YOGA - Wednesdays 5.30am - 7.00pm, SOB Hall, 51 Munro St, Babinda, Ingrid: 4056 6909

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