TREVOR TIM DIVISION FOUR (Team Eden) CANDIDATE
Mooroobool - Manunda - Manoora - Earlville - Kanimbla
Trevor Tim has spent 45 years living in Cairns and has deep roots in the community. Cairns Council Candidate Trevor Tim is passionate the community, and sports but he's also a devoted family man, and someone with a wealth of experience in the tourism industry.
Having spent 30 years working in the tourism sector and hosting the “National Talkblack” program on radio, Trevor Tim has had the privilege of engaging with and empowering the Cairns indigenous community. Through his “Success with Attitude” motivational speaking business, he's travelled inspired youth nationwide for more than two decades.
Division 4 Candidate Trevor Tim says his run for Division 4 in the upcoming local government elections is rooted in "my profound commitment to our community and a genuine desire to represent their interests. I’m not here just to represent; I want to form a true partnership with the community".
"My goal is to listen, understand, and work collaboratively to find solutions for the needs of Division 4. I hope to be the candidate who can drive progress and empower our community in the most effective way" - Trevor Tim
Trevor Tim attended the Keeping Kids out of Prisons event alongside Shane Cuthbert who spoke at the event earlier this year. Together, they hope to keep kids out of prisons and block the State Government decision to build a youth detention centre in Edmonton.
Shane Cuthbert says "You know i really wish i was not running against Trevor Tim, i would love to form a NEW Council and sit beside him but unfortunately Amy (Eden) has him running in 4, I'm committed to the election and i'm just going to have to do my best".
Having spent 30 years working in the tourism sector and hosting the “National Talkblack” program on radio, Trevor Tim has had the privilege of engaging with and empowering the Cairns indigenous community. Through his “Success with Attitude” motivational speaking business, he's travelled inspired youth nationwide for more than two decades.
Division 4 Candidate Trevor Tim says his run for Division 4 in the upcoming local government elections is rooted in "my profound commitment to our community and a genuine desire to represent their interests. I’m not here just to represent; I want to form a true partnership with the community".
"My goal is to listen, understand, and work collaboratively to find solutions for the needs of Division 4. I hope to be the candidate who can drive progress and empower our community in the most effective way" - Trevor Tim
Trevor Tim attended the Keeping Kids out of Prisons event alongside Shane Cuthbert who spoke at the event earlier this year. Together, they hope to keep kids out of prisons and block the State Government decision to build a youth detention centre in Edmonton.
Shane Cuthbert says "You know i really wish i was not running against Trevor Tim, i would love to form a NEW Council and sit beside him but unfortunately Amy (Eden) has him running in 4, I'm committed to the election and i'm just going to have to do my best".
Shane Cuthbert (Independent)
Shane Cuthbert is the most popular candidate in the Cairns Regional Council Elections according to Google having received National and International media coverage during the election campaign. The increased media attention is something local Cairns Councillors have not received in the past, especially in Division 4.
As at Thursday 23rd November, Shane Cuthbert enjoyed an average 10x more google clicks than any other candidate including both Mayoral Candidates Amy Eden and Terry James, who receive on average 70+ google quiries per month compared to Cuthbert's 790+
Shane Cuthbert is the most popular candidate in the Cairns Regional Council Elections according to Google having received National and International media coverage during the election campaign. The increased media attention is something local Cairns Councillors have not received in the past, especially in Division 4.
As at Thursday 23rd November, Shane Cuthbert enjoyed an average 10x more google clicks than any other candidate including both Mayoral Candidates Amy Eden and Terry James, who receive on average 70+ google quiries per month compared to Cuthbert's 790+
Over the last four years, Shane Cuthbert has volunteered with the Salvation Army, Red Cross, Australian Marine Conservation Society, COUCH, Cairns Helpers Helping Those in Quarantine, Lifeline, Australian Youth Climate Coalition Cairns, Cairns and Far North Environment Centre, Domestic Violence Anonymous, Tangaroa Blue and Greenpeace. He has also volunteered with the Cairns Ironman event, Crankworx, the Reef Restoration Foundation, Mayor Bob Manning's Christmas Appeal and many others.
Speaking publicly at the St Vincent De Paul Societies CEO Sleepout and Lifeline's Out of the Shadows, suicide prevention events last year, Shane says that "through volunteering, individuals have the power to help themselves whilst helping others", a powerful statement. Shane Cuthbert commitment to volunteering in communities spans more than 20 years.
Shane Cuthbert has been heavily supportive of the greater Cairns community, standing side by side with indigenous leaders during Black Lives Matter protests, holding a candle for young Cassius outside the Cairns Library, protesting climate inaction during UNESCO's visit to Cairns, speaking to victims of crime who gathered outside the Cairns Convention Centre during the Queensland Parliamentary visit and, the list goes on. Over the past four years, Shane Cuthbert has made quite the name for himself as a community leader and advocate.
On Indigenous Rights, The Cairns Regional Council recently voted down a reconciliation plan becuase of references to 'the Voice' and 'Path to Treaty'. This, a Council with the largest percentage of First Nations Peoples in any other Council area throughout Queensland. Shane Cuthbert, as part of a NEW Cairns Regional Council will support a reconciliation plan. DIVISION FOUR CANDIDATE SLEEPS OUT RAISES FUNDS AND AWARENESS FOR VINNIES AND HOMELESSNESS
VIDEO COURTESY ART LIFE FILMS
Homelessness is something Shane Cuthbert understands all too well, as someone who has been homeless and in 2018, homeless in Cairns. Shane remembers his experiences very clearly, catching Dengue Fever after spending the night sleeping at Muddy's playground on the esplanade after being told by staff at the Cairns Emergency Department 'you can't sleep here' and spending a few nights in the skatepark, experiences he shared speaking at last years Vinnies CEO community Sleepout.
Division 4 Candidate Shane Cuthbert was eventually supported by community organisations and facilities such as OzCare and the Quigley St homeless shelter (now in disrepair) and would like to see more investment into social housing at the local level. Shane Cuthbert can relate to those whom have been forced onto the streets, through no fault of their own and was part of an Inter-University team, that last year developed a prototype app, addressing the needs of those doing it tough.
Huge thanks to Isaac at Art Life Films for taking the time to document this event and putting this video together to help Shane Cuthbert raise awareness around this issue, effecting thousands of Australians.
Division 4 Candidate Shane Cuthbert was eventually supported by community organisations and facilities such as OzCare and the Quigley St homeless shelter (now in disrepair) and would like to see more investment into social housing at the local level. Shane Cuthbert can relate to those whom have been forced onto the streets, through no fault of their own and was part of an Inter-University team, that last year developed a prototype app, addressing the needs of those doing it tough.
Huge thanks to Isaac at Art Life Films for taking the time to document this event and putting this video together to help Shane Cuthbert raise awareness around this issue, effecting thousands of Australians.
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Cairns Regional Council Election 2024
In 2020, shortly after the last local elections were held in Queensland, former MP Rob Pyne asked Shane Cuthbert to consider running in the 2024 Cairns Council elections. Shane Cuthbert is the ONLY candidate to have spent 18 months attending local Council meetings to ensure that he is up to date and across the issues of Council and stands for Youth Crime and Justice Reform, the Environment and Community, Housing, Accountability, Transparency and Accessability.
In 2020, shortly after the last local elections were held in Queensland, former MP Rob Pyne asked Shane Cuthbert to consider running in the 2024 Cairns Council elections. Shane Cuthbert is the ONLY candidate to have spent 18 months attending local Council meetings to ensure that he is up to date and across the issues of Council and stands for Youth Crime and Justice Reform, the Environment and Community, Housing, Accountability, Transparency and Accessability.