tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3808218556130882125.post1656980130675195455..comments2023-10-22T00:50:55.877+10:00Comments on Cairns matters blog: Locals helping Locals- works every time!Leigh Dall'Ostohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15611522576779281574noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3808218556130882125.post-49065812034055932302011-04-10T10:14:50.573+10:002011-04-10T10:14:50.573+10:00News as of now is that the Ferry will be FREE for ...News as of now is that the Ferry will be FREE for all residents during the school holidays/Easter holidays. This is great news for the region and excellent news for those in the Daintree area. <br /><br />Local residents now need to get up there and take a long overdue look around! Stay overnight if you can and completely immerse yourself in one of the most stunning natural environments we have Leigh Dall'Ostohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15611522576779281574noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3808218556130882125.post-79296147571146470762011-04-01T08:47:02.705+10:002011-04-01T08:47:02.705+10:00One of the worst things which has happened to Cair...One of the worst things which has happened to Cairns since our population exploded has been the loss of community memory. Important community knowledge such as when our sewerage system was first laid out, when we undertook massive new drainage of the CBD, what the establishment of the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority meant to the local authorities,<br />the community lobby for a museum, Alison Allowaynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3808218556130882125.post-81494734642519035732011-03-30T10:37:48.546+10:002011-03-30T10:37:48.546+10:00The first aged care home in Cairns (Farnorha) was ...The first aged care home in Cairns (Farnorha) was built with funds raised entirely by the community between the years of 1959 and 1980. The official opening was in 1972. It shows what can be done when the community works together.<br />Pensioners operated a car-park on the corner of Spence Street and the Esplanade for many years, offering Cairns motorists an all day, secure car park. They Alison Allowaynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3808218556130882125.post-45378198602229211342011-03-30T10:16:36.836+10:002011-03-30T10:16:36.836+10:00We went up last month as a result of the excellent...We went up last month as a result of the excellent Ferntree offer (had a brilliant time), and didn't even consider the ferry cost. Do you really think it'll make that much difference to locals? The long journey, the cost of petrol, the cost of overnight accomodation and food are probably much more relevant.Oliver Deadlynchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11515736255903942829noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3808218556130882125.post-65768938506616280512011-03-30T07:34:32.277+10:002011-03-30T07:34:32.277+10:00The survey results that I have been given a copy o...The survey results that I have been given a copy of all indicate that locals only visit the area once or twice per year. Most haven't been in a long while. Changing the structure of payment for the ferry would not be costly (currently it's $21 return, this initiative would make it $13.50 for a year) if that trend only doubles. Council is not making money off the ferry service as people Leigh Dall'Ostohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15611522576779281574noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3808218556130882125.post-45062831280149105532011-03-30T04:13:31.258+10:002011-03-30T04:13:31.258+10:00Why do some think the solution to every problem is...Why do some think the solution to every problem is a government handout? This is another idiotic idea that we all will be required to pay for.<br /><br />If businesses in the Daintree think this will work, they should all chip in and pay for ferry operation for a month or two.CBD Warriornoreply@blogger.com