Cassowary Coast

When you go on holiday or fall ill, someone needs to look after the cat, dog or rabbit. Neighbours are ideal: short distances and a familiar face for the animal. It's best to meet beforehand for a quick visit. Are you l…

For some older people the trip to the supermarket is hard work, especially when it's icy or very hot. If you're going shopping anyway, it's often easy to pick something up for someone else. A note in the hallway or a qu…

Guitar, drums, singing or beats on your laptop: music brings people together. Many towns have rehearsal rooms, music schools or open-mic nights where you can try things out. And bands are often looking for exactly the i…

Looking for an apprenticeship can feel huge at first. A good start: think about what you enjoy and ask local businesses directly about a work placement. Many companies welcome speculative applications even when nothing …

Every place can become a little nicer to live in, and locals often have the best ideas. What would you improve in Cassowary Coast Region: more benches, better cycle paths, a meeting place for young and old? Share your s…

Not every day is sunny, and with kids you need good ideas when it pours. Where do you go in Cassowary Coast Region when it's wet outside: the library, the swimming pool, a board-game café, or puddle jumping after all? S…

Almost every region has a dish you won't find anywhere else, or a recipe handed down through the generations. What food simply belongs to Cassowary Coast Region? Tell us your favourites and where to try them!

Prior to the 2008 amalgamation, the Cassowary Coast Region consisted of the entire area of two previous local government areas: Shire of Cardwell Shire of Johnstone The Hinchinbrook Division was created on 11 November …

The Cassowary Coast Region is a local government area in the Far North Queensland region of Queensland, Australia, south of Cairns and centred on the towns of Innisfail, Cardwell and Tully. It was created in 2008 from a…

Almost every region has a dish you won't find anywhere else, or a recipe handed down through the generations. What food simply belongs to Sandy Hill, Anguilla? Tell us your favourites and where to try them!

Not every day is sunny, and with kids you need good ideas when it pours. Where do you go in Sandy Hill, Anguilla when it's wet outside: the library, the swimming pool, a board-game café, or puddle jumping after all? Sha…

Every place can become a little nicer to live in, and locals often have the best ideas. What would you improve in Sandy Hill, Anguilla: more benches, better cycle paths, a meeting place for young and old? Share your sug…

A driving licence is a big step towards independence for many, but it takes time and money. Compare offers beforehand, study the theory regularly in small chunks and stay relaxed during lessons. Bikes and public transpo…

Whether it's a part-time job in a café, delivering leaflets or tutoring: your first job brings not just money but confidence too. Make sure you get a written contract and that your hours fit around school or college. Wh…

Not everyone finds smartphones, online bookings or long forms easy. Often a patient half hour is all it takes to help someone. Important: never take over passwords or bank details, go through it together step by step in…

A weatherproof box where anyone can leave books, toys or kitchen bits and take something else: sustainability can be that simple. What matters is a good spot, permission from the owner or the council, and a few people w…

Moving somewhere new often means not knowing anyone yet, and that's exactly when a neighbourhood can show how welcoming it is. Just arrived in Island Harbour, Anguilla? Tell us where you're from and what you're looking …

Some words only make sense if you grew up here. Which local expression from Island Harbour, Anguilla do you love, and what does it mean? Post it in the comments, ideally with a short explanation for everyone who moved h…

Spring brings blossom everywhere, summer calls you to the water, autumn leaves glow and winter gets cosy. Which season do you love most in Island Harbour, Anguilla, and what do you like to do then? Let us know!

Looking for an apprenticeship can feel huge at first. A good start: think about what you enjoy and ask local businesses directly about a work placement. Many companies welcome speculative applications even when nothing …