"Cush over Cairns" is an irreverent, skitterish satire, examining local politics, the role of the media and the community of Cairns in Far North Queensland. Follow the antics of Mayor Colonel (Retired) Ken Cush and his Council written with humour and wit in regular episodes by local writer, Terry Vance.
Life in Queensland is a social discussion hub for people emigrating to Queensland Australia and for expatriates who've already made the move. Chat about all aspects of the migration process, from visas and removals to real estate, educations and the jobs market. We have sections dedicated to all areas of Queensland, ncluding Brisbane, The Gold Coast, Cairns, Townsville, Rockhampton and Mackay. In addition to the lively forum, we also have photo galleries, a live chat facility, a useful resources directory, articles and blogs.
I live in paradise with my husband and two small boys. I work part-time as a virtual assistant and study part-time for a technology degree. Our family enjoys the ultimate lifestyle but on a budget. We struggle to pay the bills, but can enjoy a day at the beach watching the kids play in the waves; we count our lucky stars everyday. Follow me as I share budgetting tips, favourite recipes, and a glimpse into what it's like to live in far north Queensland
Much of what I will write here will be about living in Tropical North Queensland as a thirty-something year old woman, mother, sister, aunty, friend and evolving spirit grappling with existence in this life I have chosen. I look forward to sharing the lucid dreamscapes that inhabit my nocturnal consciousness, reflections that arise from contemplative afternoons spent on my ever-sunny balcony, the passions that may unexpectedly rise from the depths within me, and the lows that sometimes grab me from around dark corners.