John MacKenzie chats with Cr. Brett Olds, CRC Representative for Division 9, about two council matters: "Facilities Going Cashless" and "Security Guards at Libraries".

Mar 13, 2023, 02:24 AM

John MacKenzie chats with Cr. Brett Olds, CRC Representative for Division 9, about two council matters: "Facilities Going Cashless" and "Security Guards at Libraries".

The crime emergency plaguing Cairns and Far North Queensland has now crept into public libraries with the Cairns Regional Council now employing security to protect staff and the community.

The other hot topic of local controversy is the Council's internal move away from accepting cash payment at the Cairns transfer station. Enraged resident, Frankie Hogan, has organised a petition that is fast gathering signatures to express the want for cash payment options.

You can find the "Bring Back Cash Payment Option to CRC Facilities" petition at supportive businesses/groups. List Below:

TEN06 Cafe Bar
79 Sims Esplanade, Yorkeys Knob

Kels Kitchen Takeaway 
Hargreaves St, Edmonton

Friendly Grocer
29-31 Hardy Rd, Mount Sheridan

Helgas Pancake House
45-47 Spence Street, Cairns

Oasis Kebab & Pizza
83 Esplanade, Cairns

The Source Bulk Foods
Hop 10/85 Lake St, Cairns

Snoogies Health Bar
Main St Arcade, Between Lake and Grafton Sts, City

Barista Sista
Rusty’s Market, Sheridan St, Cairns

CRM Raw Materials
Comport St, Portsmith

Spence Street Barbers
1/46 Spence St, Cairns

Copy Shop Print & Signs
8/25 Grafton St, Cairns

Urban Iron Cafe and Takeaway
26 Scott St, Bungalow

Bushmans Pies
187 Scott St, Bungalow

AMX Super Stores
341 Mulgrave Rd, Bungalow

Viola
Shop T54, DFO Westcourt

West Cairns Bowling Club
216 Gatton St, Westcourt

Round the World Home and Gifts
Next to Best and Less, Earlville Shopping Town

Jamaica Blue Cafe
In front of Coles, Earlville Shopping Town

Earlville Superette
66 Balaclava Rd, Earlville