Hello, I’m Bree James, and I am proud to be your Member of Parliament for the Electorate of Barron River. My job is to advocate for our region.
My team and I work tirelessly to represent the people of Barron River, and there is a lot of work to do. We have a deep passion for local issues and a commitment to progress. Together we are focused on delivering tangible outcomes for our region.
FUN FACTS ABOUT OUR BEAUTIFUL BARRON FALLS
- Barron Falls has a tiered drop of around 260 metres and consists of four drops!
- The surrounding rainforest is teeming with biodiversity. You can find many unique plant and animal species, including the Southern Cassowary.
- This stunning waterfall is of the most photographed natural landmarks in the region, with the varying light, mist, and seasonal changes offering unique opportunities for stunning photography.
- Barron Falls is known as Dindin to the Djabuganjdji Rainforest peoples, the traditional custodians of this ancient landscape.
Info and Photo Credit: Skyrail Rainforest Cableway
Another fun event in FNQ - Head to @cairnsshowgrounds for two days of family fun, food, rides and of course, EGGS!!
Easter weekend 11am -10pm Saturday 19th & Sunday 20th you can expect:
- Food trucks
- Honkytonk Bar
- Ferris Wheel
- Live Music
- Easter Egg hunt
- Crazy Croc Kids Roller Coaster
- Cocktails
- Jumping Castles
- Tea cup ride
The Wangetti Trail will be closed on a temporary basis due to ongoing track repairs and maintenance. ⚠
But there are plenty of other great trails to consider - Earl Hill is a must- do as is the Douglas Track, Fairy Falls and Glacier Rock. Which is your favourite hike in our area?
APP ALERT: #YouFor2032
There`s a new app in town that`s great for every sporting kid and parent out there. The YouFor2032 App, supported by a new partnership with RACQ, uses artificial intelligence and computer vision to assess the abilities of Queensland’s aspiring athletes from the comfort of their own homes.
The app is the first known talent search technology in the world to include Para sports, ensuring athletes of all abilities will have the chance to be discovered.
Young Queenslanders aged 13 to 23 years for Olympic sports and 13 to 30 years for Para sports can now complete virtual tests through the app.
Athletes who show strong potential will be invited to take part in face-to-face YouFor2032 testing sessions and may then have the opportunity to be put on a pathway to elite sport.
Photo credit: @that__camera__guy
Can we take a moment to admire the absolute legend that is Gout Gout? 17 years of age and already breaking world records in both the 100m and 200m.
What a great time for Australian athletics with several Aussies smashing records - Jessica Hull, Lachie Kennedy, Peter Bol, 17-year-old Leah O`Brien, Torrie Lewis and many more.
Bring on 2032!
MOBILE OFFICE ALERT
I`m heading up the hill to Kuranda and would love to meet with as many residents as possible.
WHEN: 22ND APRIL, 9AM TO 10AM
WHERE: CAFE SUZI, 9 COONDOO STREET
See you there!
YOUTH PARLIAMENT MEMBERS
A big congratulations to our local leaders who were selected for the 30th YMCA Queensland Youth Parliament.
After a competitive selection process of 471 applications, 93 young people were chosen to represent every part of Queensland over the six-month program.
Our FNQ representatives:
ANTONIJE DIMITRIJEVIC: Barron River
CLAUDIA KUROWKSI: Cairns
GULLARA MCINNES: Cook
ELMA YOELU: Mulgrave
I can`t wait to hear more about their journey into the political stage.
