2019 May 30 RUR.POL.FEAT

GARDENING IN PARADISE

Such beautifully inviting paths to explore Cairns Garden Club meeting

This is such an effectively beautiful way of disguising a container Cairns Garden Club meeting.

JENNY’S TROPICAL GARDENING

May 2019

Balinese inspired statues are strategically placed and add such inter to the pathways Cairns Garden Club meeting.

Our weather is still trying to dampen our spirits but all keen gardeners are now getting their vegetables and herbs planted, and anticipating the delicious fresh produce they will soon be enjoying.

Seedlings are now in at Tully Canegrowers Mitre 10 Garden Centre and we have a wonderful selection of seeds to plant and grow.

Please call in on any Monday, Wednesday or Friday morning if you would like some information or my printed sheets on ways to assist the edible gardeners.

I was thrilled to have the Cairns Garden Club invite me to be their guest speaker for their May meeting, and my talk was on how to choose flowers and shrubs for entering into the soon-to-be-here Shows.

I was overwhelmed by the amazing garden the Club held this meeting in and I encourage all who love seeing beautiful gardens, especially ones like this stunning Balinese inspired Tropical garden to google “Mulgrave Gardens” and become inspired by this wonderfully peaceful, relaxing place.

This property belongs to a lovely couple by the name of Bev and Lyle Squire, and they show the commitment they have to bringing happiness to others with this stunning garden that is also able to be hired as a wedding venue or for other events, celebrations and all types of momentous events!

I have spoken with Bev and she has very kindly given me permission to talk about this garden and to use my photos in the article, and also to let other garden clubs know that she is very happy to have other Garden Clubs visit, by calling her or Lyle on 0447048828.

This stunning garden consists of a couple of acres of stunning foliage, flowering, fruiting, climbing plants of all shapes, sizes and colours, a beautiful Balinese Hut, stunning statues and pots, and other structures which enhance the peaceful, relaxing atmosphere

and gives the visitors a feeling of escaping the hustles and bustles of daily life and leaves them with a feeling of awe and inspiration!

I really admired their use of a vertical garden “wall” which consisted of square arc mesh standing upright which was held in place with metal posts which were then disguised with a cover of palm trunks.

The mesh was hung with many orchids, hanging plants of many descriptions, ferns, bromeliads and more which were attached to coconut husks or rocks or logs or in hanging pots and the garden bed around the base were beautifully planted.

My first thoughts were that this was a very clever way to utilise the outside walls of a shade house, so I went around the side to see the inside and I was amazed to see that a container is stored there!

The container was so beautifully hidden and well disguised, and I have learned that it holds many tables, chairs, etc., which are used for functions, and this way they are stored in easy reach of the areas being used in a function.

The paths through much of the garden are beautifully designed and invite the visitor to take a stroll.

The statues and other features are perfectly placed, as well as stunning pots which are planted beautifully.

It is easy to see that this garden has been created with complete love of plants and helping people have a very inspiring place to relax and forget any problems, while enhancing a special event or meeting.

I hope everyone reading this is inspired and that groups or those looking for a stunning place for a special event, will get in touch with this wonderful couple!

Please enjoy the photos and let me know your thoughts.

Until next month, Happy gardening,

Jenny.

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Another side of the great disguise Cairns Garden Club meeting.

Beautiful paths with Balinese style structures inviting the visitor to venture further.Cairns Garden Club meeting.

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Cassowary Coast Independent News, Thursday, May 30, 2019 Page 7

COMMUNITY NEWS

Found bike, Innisfail: The pictured Everest XCR, mountain bike was located at the corner of Mourilyan Road and Turner Street during the early hours of Monday morning.

Police are asking for bicycle owners to check on their bikes to ensure they still have them.

If you are missing your bike, please contact the Innisfail Police Property Section on 4061 5777 and quote reference number QP1901024348.

Please note that proof of ownership may be required which can be in the form of photographic evidence.

Single vehicle traffic crash, Kurrimine Beach: Police are investigating the cause of a single vehicle traffic crash that occurred on Hawthorne Drive at around 1am on Tuesday morning.

Initial investigations suggest the driver, a 29-year-old Kurrimine Beach woman appears to have left the road before over correcting the vehicle, when she has hit an embankment on the other side of the road causing the vehicle to overturn.

She was transported to Tully Hospital with minor injuries.

Assault charge, Innisfail: A 21-year-old Innisfail man is scheduled to appear at the Innisfail Magistrates Court on June 26 after being charged with assault occasioning bodily harm on Monday evening.

It will be alleged that around 12.30am on May 26, he has become involved in a physical altercation with another man at an Ernest Street premises.

As a result of the altercation the other man received medial treatment of scratches to his face and concussion he sustained during the altercation.

High range drink driver, Mission Beach: A 29-year-old Idalia woman was intercepted on Tully Mission Beach Road for a road side breath test.

As a result of that test, the woman was transported to Tully Station where it will be alleged she returned a reading of 0.168 per cent BAC. Her licence was suspended and she was issued with a Notice to Appear at the Tully Magistrates Court on June 27.

Disturbance, Wongaling Beach: A 28-year-old Townsville man

was charged with commit public nuisance on May 26.

It will be alleged that at around 8.30pm on Sunday evening, the man has become involved in an argument at the Wongaling Beach Road business.

When staff attempted to calm him down he has become aggressive with the staff and has verbally abused them.

He has then left the building and was located by police in a car park.

He is scheduled to appear at the Tully Magistrates Court on June 20.

Break and enter, East Innisfail: Police are investigating the theft of electronic equipment from a Bartle Street.

Between 11pm May 24 and 7am May 25, entry was gained to the property through an unlocked window.

Found bike, Innisfail:

The pictured bike was located on Jubilee Bridge just after midnight Monday on Morning.

Police are asking for bicycle owners to check to see if they are missing their bikes.

If you are missing your bike, please contact the Innisfail Police Property Section on 4061 5777 and quote reference number QP1901021836.

Please note that proof of ownership may be required, this can be in the form of photographic evidence Wounding charge, Innisfail: A 14-year-old Cullinane boy has been charged with one count each of wounding and assault occasioning bodily harm in company on Thursday.

It will be alleged that around 9.30pm on Tuesday evening, the boy has entered an alleyway between a Bruce Highway business where a woman was walking.

It will be alleged the pair have become involved in a verbal altercation where the boy has struck out at the woman with a box cutter causing injury to her neck.

It will also be alleged he assaulted anther boy on April 27.

At around 3.30pm, the 14-yearold Cullinane boy has allegedly chased another boy along Geraldton Bridge where he has allegedly pushed him over and kicked at him a number of times.

He was located Thursday afternoon and transported to Innisfail Watchhouse and will be dealt with according to the provisions of the Youth Justice Act 1992.

Stealing, Innisfail:

A 23-year-old international tourist was charged with stealing on Thursday evening.

Police located him around at 11.30pm on Ernest Street riding a toy scooter.

Whilst speaking with officers he has become uncooperative, and was consequently transported to Innisfail Police Station.

Officers have seized the alleged stolen scooter and he was issued with a Notice to Appear at the Innisfail Magistrates Court on June 17.

Police are encouraging everyone in the Ernest Street area to check to see if they are missing a Razor Scooter this morning.

Proof of ownership will be required to claim the scooter which can be in the form of photographic evidence.

Please contact the Innisfail Police Property Section between the hours of 8am to 4pm, Monday to Friday and quote reference number QP1901000763.

Break and enter, East Innisfail: Police are investigating a break and enter to a Heavey Street address.

Between 8pm on May 22 and 5am on May 23, entry was allegedly gained to the shed and house on the property.

A sum of money, a handbag, wallets and medication were allegedly stolen.

Anyone with any information is encouraged to contact police and quote reference number QP1900995285.

Three people charged for break and enters, Innisfail: A 17-year-old boy along with an 18-year-old man and a 20-year-old woman were charged with a number of property offences on Wednesday afternoon.

It will be alleged the trio have gained entry to two Owen Street businesses during the evening of May 20 and the early morning of May 21, and have stolen a number of items from both businesses.

The 20-year-old Belvedere woman was charged with one count of possession of suspected stolen property, stealing, and wilful damage of police property and two counts of enter premises and commit indictable offence by break.

The 18-year-old Belvedere man was charged with two counts of enter premises and commit indictable offence by break, and one count of unlawful possession of suspected stolen property.

The pair are scheduled to appear at the Innisfail Magistrates Court on June 24.

The 17-year-old East Innisfail boy was charged with one count each

of enter premises and commit indictable offence and unlawful possession of suspected stolen property and will be dealt with according to the provisions of the Youth Justice Act 1992.

Stealing charge, Innisfail: A 36-year-old Innisfail man was charged with one count each of enter premises and commit indictable offence and stealing on May 19.

It will be alleged that on around February 26, he has entered the carport area of a Bergin Road address and stolen a number of clothing items.

It will be further alleged that around 12.30pm on May 19, he has left an Edith Street business without attempting to pay for a trolley full of groceries valuing $396 from the business.

He is scheduled to appear at the Innisfail Magistrates Court on June 24.

Break and enter charges, Innisfail: A 20-year-old Belvedere man was charged with one count of burglary and commit indictable offence and unlawful use of a motor vehicle on Tuesday afternoon.

It will be alleged that at around midnight on Monday, May 20, he has gained entry to a Riverside Crescent address and has stolen money, jewellery and a 2005 silver Nissan Pulsar from the address.

He is scheduled to appear at the Innisfail Magistrates Court on June 24.

Three youths charged, Innisfail: Three East Innisfail boys; two aged 13-years-old and one 11-yearsold, were each charged with burglary on Tuesday morning.

It will be alleged the boys had entered a Lily Street address at around 6.30pm on Sunday evening and stole money, purses and stationery items from the address.

Break and enter, Innisfail: Police are investigating a break and enter to an Owen Street business during the night of May 20 to the early morning of May 21.

Entry was allegedly gained to the Lily Street rear entrance of the business and a large quantity of money and a number of car keys were stolen.

Anyone with any information is encouraged to contact police and quote reference number QP1900984119.

Drug driver, South Mission Beach: At around 7.20pm on May 18, police from the Innisfail Road Policing Unit intercepted a black Holden SUV on Seafarer Street, South Mission Beach for a random drug test.

As a result of this intercept, a 34-year-old South Mission Beach

woman was charged with drug driving and is required to appear in the Tully Magistrates Court on July 18.

Liquor Act offence, Wongaling Beach: At approximately 10.30pm on May 18, police from Tully responded to a disturbance at a licensed venue on Wongaling Beach Road.

As a result, a 42-year-old Bingil Bay woman was charged with one count each of bringing liquor onto a licensed premises, behave in a disorderly manner on licensed premises and fail to leave licensed premises.

The woman is due to attend Tully Magistrates Court on May 30.

Low range drink driving Mission Beach Road: A 52-year-old Wongaling Beach man was charged with low-range drink driving on May 19.

Police from Mission Beach intercepted a white Toyota Landcruiser on South Mission Beach Road, around 6.50pm for a roadside breath test.

As a result of this intercept, it will be alleged he returned a treading of 0.063 per cent BAC. The man is scheduled to appear in the Tully Magistrates Court on May 30.

Tully Mission Beach Road: Innisfail Road Policing Unit intercepted a white Nissan Patrol on Tully Mission Beach Road, around 8.20am on May 21 for a roadside breath test.

As a result of this intercept, a 49-year-old Ipswich man was charged with low-range drink driving and is due to appear in the Tully Magistrates Court on June 20.

Drivers should be mindful that it can be easy to go over the 0.05 per cent limit, or to still have a breath alcohol reading the following day.

It is important to take into account many factors when planning to have a drink, like how quickly you have consumed the drinks and when you last ate.

High range speeding: Mission Beach police intercepted a Black Holden sedan on Tully Mission Beach Road, at around 6.50pm on May 21 for allegedly travelling at 123km/h in a 80km/h zone.

As a result of this intercept, a 24-year-old Townsville woman was issued with a $1,218 speeding infringement notice that accompanies a six month immediate disqualification of licence.

If you have information for police, contact Policelink on 131 444 or provide information using the online form 24hrs per day.

You can report information about crime anonymously to Crime Stoppers, a registered charity and community volunteer organisation, by calling 1800 333 000 or via crimestoppersqld.com.au 24hrs per day.

Business security Jane Moran | Senior Constable | Cassowary Coast Crime Pre vention WHAT can you do to help increase security at your business?

By initiating a few simple steps it could help reduce the risk of your business being broken in to The use of good quality CCTV cameras can give clear images that can assist in the apprehension of an offender Ensuring CCTV cameras are placed at entry points The CCTV cameras should capture target areas and where they

would offer best offender identification, ensure you have procedures in place where the CCTV cameras are checked regularly to ensure they are in good working order.

Place warning signs/ stickers near entry points advising “no cash kept on premises�

Ensure good lighting and clear visibility inside and outside of the business Keep trees and shrubs trimmed to reduce concealment opportunities Protect windows with security screens and window locks

Provide Police with key holders details and ensure they are kept updated.

Display the business name and address clearly at the front of your premises to assist emergency services to locate your business quickly.

Monitor your security alarm system and check regularly to ensure proper working order and limit false alarms.

Ensuring your business is locked and secured at the end of the business day

Cassowary Coast Independent News, Thursday, May 30, 2019 Page 9

RURAL REPORT Local Business Owner Forced to Shut Down Skip Business by Queensland Waste Levy SEAN DENT GEORGE Culverhouse, proprietor of North Queensland Skips is planning shut down its general rubbish business on June 30 due to a new Queensland Waste Levy being imposed as of July 1, 2019.

“We can no longer afford to keep the rubbish business going,” said Culverhouse. “We were already finding it tough to stay open due to the way the Council charges us. Now this extra $75 a tonne has just made it impossible.”

Culverhouse explained that due to the heavy rainfall the area experiences, the charg-

es for dumping waste in this region are already punishing enough. “We pay $87 a tonne to the council to pick up one of our skips. But if we have a skip full of plastic board and it rains overnight, while the water does drain through the holes at the bottom of the skips, the plastic board absorbs the rain, which doubles the weight of the skip. That doubles the charge for a skip to $174. Add on the Queensland Levy, and we’re talking about an increase from $87 to $249 per skip.”

The Queensland Government’s response, according to Culverhouse, is that he should pass on the cost to the customer.

“That won’t work in this area.

People won’t pay it, they’ll tell me to stick my skip and then go find some hiding spot and dump their rubbish there. Then eventually the council will have to go clean these places up.

“I don’t even feel like I’m in business for myself anymore.

Most of what I charge customers is just passed on. I’m like a money collector for the Council.”

The Queensland Government sees this as a way to get the state to reduce the amount of waste, which it says is out of control. “Businesses are encouraged to look at how they can reduce waste, separate

waste streams, and recycle more to help reduce the costs of sending waste to landfill.”

None of these are options for a business such as North Queensland Skips according to Culverhouse. “You can’t recycle plastic board! And any cardboard we get is going to be soaked through by the time we ship it out. It won’t be recyclable.”

There are exceptions to the levy, specifically, waste generated in non-levy zones and disposed of in non-levy zones.

That will affect about 10% of Queensland businesses. Households are not affected at all by the levy because councils will

receive advance payments to cover the cost of the levy on household waste going to landfill.

It’s true that Queensland produces waste at a rate faster than the population is growing, but part of the problem is that Queensland is a major underperformer in recycling and resource recovery. The Queensland Government claims that one of the reasons for this is that Queensland is the only state that hasn’t had a levy to date. Some observers, however, point to the fact that Queensland hasn’t invested enough in a viable recycling plan, and what little it does, has not

How Many Trees Make a Forest?

BRETTACORP is pleased to announce that the Foundation for National Parks & Wildlife is helping make more forests for endangered species at ‘North of the Tully’ this year. The revegetation site at Silky Oak, northside of the Tully River, will be transformed and expanded to create more safe havens for the Southern Cassowary and Mahogany Glider.

Since incorporating in 2015 Brettacorp has planted over 21,000 native trees across 15 acres of previous cane land. President Brett Krause stated, “This collaboration is great news for the Cassowary Coast region, particularly the local

environment. We hope that community engagement will inspire others to keep the region green and clean for the future. There are so many benefits from planting native trees and the best time is today.”

Funding from the FNPW conservation grant round will assist in planting another 2000 trees and holding monthly community days throughout the year. FNPW has supported Brettacorp previously and this year the contribution is even bigger. For more information regarding their nationwide projects visit www.fnpw.org.au Community tree planting days will be held

every first Saturday of the month. Head on down and make forests with the team at Brettacorp while enjoying the great outdoors and a BBQ. Entry is via Jack Evans Drive and Andy Sorbello Road, Silky Oak. 9:00am start with plenty to discover.

For more information if you would like to get involved please contact Brettacorp on phone 0429 999 195 or email at brettacorp@outlook. com.

One Tree Matters. www.brettacorp.org.au

been marketed well enough to Queenslanders.

The only other exemptions apply to rare circumstances such as natural disasters, lawfully managed and transported asbestos, clean earth, and those exemptions approved by The Department of Environment and Science.

According to the flyer that goes out, the local council may also provide useful information reducing business waste.

Culverhouse disagrees. “They know nothing,” he said.

Horticulture leads Australian agriculture in value and on-farm efficiency A recent analysis of Australian agricultural industries has put horticulture at the forefront in sustainable practices.

A review of the latest data[i] from the Australian Bureau of Statistics identified the Australian horticulture industry to have the highest water efficiency of all agricultural industries returning $6,200 of value per megalitre used in Gross Value of Production (GVP) terms.

Horticulture generated the highest GVP per hectare of production land used at $31,486, with the second highest (viticulture) trailing at $7,720.

Horticulture is now the second most valuable agricultural sector at $10.2 billion.

And the horticulture industry also has the lowest total greenhouse gas emissions and lowest greenhouse gas emissions per $ of GVP at 0.03 tonnes of CO2-e.[ii] Looking at the whole product lifecycle, horticulture can attribute low greenhouse gas emissions post-production to the high proportion of production located in peri-urban areas and surrounds.

Hort Innovation Research and Development Lead Dr Anthony Kachenko said the changing climate, high energy costs and the emergence of water-related issues such as salinity, water contamination, reduced environmental flows and supply security has brought greater attention to the importance of on-farm efficiency.

“With the increasing cost of agricultural inputs, such as water and energy, increasing the efficiency of these inputs remains an important issue for the industry,” he said.

“What this data has shown is that while horticulture is intensive in terms of resource use, such as capital, labour, energy and water, it also a high value industry.”

Dr Kachenko said horticulture had proved successful in its adoption of sustainable practices and moving forward, Hort Innovation would continue to support its industries to adopt greater sustainability approaches that avoid negatively impacting the environment.

“Initiatives which increase on-farm efficiency will be critical to ensuring the horticulture industry can not only become more productive and profitable, but also improve environmental outcomes.”

Hort Innovation is working to develop a Sustainability Framework for the horticulture sector to continue the momentum in this space.

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