It is full steam ahead for the famous James Cook University "Triffids" now that the water supply has been reconnected after a shutdown due to work on the nearby library building. The unique pieces of Townsville statuary emit mist , rattle metallic leaves and respond to atmospheric conditions . Nearby is a quiet spot where students can gaze into a wishing well and hope that they will be able to pay off their Hecs debts without being forced to change their names and flee to New Zealand to seek work as poi dancers and paua shell pickers.