Edge Hill Tigers’ under-14 goalkeeper Ella Buie has been selected to join an international goalkeeping program in Spain with the Valencia C.F club.
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RISING goalkeeper Ella Buie, 14, continues blocking shots and chasing dreams after being selected for a goalkeeping program with Valencia C.F. in Spain.
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| Nick Dalton
THE countdown to an exciting new exhibition that showcases the magic and mystery of Egypt – the Tomb of the Pharaohs – is underway.
Seven 12m-long containers have been packed and left Cairo on March 12 for a mid-May arrival at the Cairns Aquarium.
The aim of the display, which includes some world-firsts, will add another bow to the tourism offerings of the Far North and attract tens of thousands of visitors. It opens on June 28.
The Australian Ambassador to Egypt Dr Axel Wabenhorst I joined the Tomb of the Pharaohs founder and chief executive officer Daniel Leipnik and officials from the Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities in Cairo to inspect the 453 ancient Egyptian museum display items being prepared for shipment to Cairns.
She’s rallying the community to fundraise $8500 for her dream to come true.
Despite having played football since she was six-years-old and being a great striker, Miss Buie discovered her true passion two years ago when she went from midfielder to goalkeeper of the Edge Hill Tigers. Since then she’s been unstoppable.
Now she aims to take her skills to new heights after being selected by Professional Goalkeeper Tuition Coaching, alongside nine other goalkeepers in Australia, to participate in a 13-day goalkeeping program with the Valencia C.F team in Spain in early 2026. The program includes training
sessions with Valencia, tickets to La Liga under-23, under-19 junior and women’s matches, opportunities to watch the Valencia teams training and more.
With the costs of the program –which also includes plane tickets and accommodation – being so steep, Miss Buie, her family and the club are aiming to fundraise
$8500 through raffles, sausage sizzles, support from the Edge Hill Cairns Bowls Club and a Go Fund Me. So far they’ve raised $2890.
“I like football because I enjoy spending time with my friends and I also like that competitiveness of the game,” Miss Buie said.
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The Tomb of the Pharaohs collection provides illustrative examples of the burial treasures from some of the most wellknown rulers of ancient Egypt including King Tut, Seti I and Ramses IV. Other items presented included lesser known, but archaeologically significant tomb items, such as a collection of Tanis Treasures from the ‘Silver Pharaohs: Psusennes I andShonshenq II’.
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BIG spenders with deep pockets, who can splash more than $300,000 a week, are being lured to the Far North as three luxurious multimillion-dollar superyachts from Morris Nautical are calling the Cairns Marlin Marina home.
Morris Nautical’s M.Y. Northern Escape, M.Y. Flying Fish and M.Y. Beluga have docked in Cairns for good after three years in Europe, making it the first fleet of yachts operating from the marina year-round thanks to a partnership between Tourism Tropical North Queensland (TTNQ) and Superyachts Great Barrier Reef.
In the last six months, the yacht industry has injected $31.9 million into the FNQ economy and with this fleet of vessels it’s expected to increase.
The 40.8m Northern Escape is operating its first charter to the Solomon Islands next week and the fleet will be joined mid2025 with the arrival of Gambler — a 19m Assegai, custombuilt game fishing boat.
Seven-day charters cost $315,700 for Northern Escape, $154,000 for Beluga and $99,000 for Flying Fish.
“Our facilities are world class and the relocation of these vessels reinforces Cairns Marlin Marina services and the immediate availability of all the service industries that vessels like this require,” said Ports North chief executive Richard Stevenson.
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Reef manager Jodie Growden said the arrival of Morris Nautical Fleet would have long lasting benefits to the local economy.
“This is a fantastic opportunity for our region, not only from the visitors that will come and go on board these beautiful vessels and explore our fabulous region, but also for our local businesses,” she said.
“As Superyachts Great Barrier Reef manager, we represent over 80 local businesses all over the Great Barrier Reef region who are so excited to have a fleet of amazing vessels, like the Morris Nautical fleet,
to bring their amazing services and provisions on board too.
“I just finished reporting on six months of what that means – and it’s a healthy $31.9m to the FNQ region across the whole of the superyacht industry. We’re looking forward to that trend continuing along the next six months and well into the future.”
Morris Nautical chief executive and Northern Escape captain Sam Aldred said it was an exciting season for their fleet.
“The Northern Escape was built in Italy and finished in 2022 and we’ve just relocated to Australia after three success-
ful seasons over in the Mediterranean,” he said.
“We’re very excited to showcase it alongside Flying Fish and the Beluga.
“We can offer several destinations national or international, most of our inquiries at the moment have been local, Lizard Island, the Reef, local diving and fishing and a couple to Solomon Islands and Papua New Guinea.
“We made the move to Cairns because of the Great Barrier Reef and I think there isn’t a fleet like this in Cairns, so for us to showcase the region and the superyacht indus-
try was a bit of a no brainer.
“We’re having our first charter next week to Solomon Islands and we have other bookings to Sydney, so we already have around 12 weeks of charters.
“One week in the Northern Escape – not including fuel or food – is $300,000.
“At the moment we’re seeing a lot of American clients.”
Morris Nautical is owned by Chris Morris’s Morris Group which also includes The Ville Resort-Casino in Townsville, Nautilus Aviation, Mt Mulligan Lodge, island resorts and hotels and pubs.
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World-first pieces, such as a never seen before display of gold items from Queen Nefertari’s burial chamber, showcase the wealth of these rulers and demonstrate the artistic flair and capability of the New Kingdom period.
Mr Leipnik said it was great to showcase the display items to the ambassador and provide details about “this exciting world-first project for Australia”.
He said the project involved over 18 months of careful design, detailed construction and then coordination of display items through Cairo-based supplier of museum grade display items, Konouz.
“The project has been made possible through careful planning between the Cairns-based team and Egyptian counterparts,” Mr Leipnik said.
“We are so excited to create a new attraction for Cairns that showcases the most elaborate and famous tombs of the Pharaohs and lets people see them as if they were the first to enter the tombs – in their original, untouched state.”
The Tomb of the Pharaohs experience follows on from the highly success-
ful Ramses and the Gold of the Pharaohs exhibition at the Australian Museum in Sydney which concluded in May 2024 after welcoming over 500,000 visitors in its six month exhibition period and the blockbuster Pharaohs exhibit at NGV Melbourne and Discovering Ancient Egypt in Canberra.
Previous ancient Egyptian exhibitions such as the King Tut exhibition at the Melbourne Museum saw a record breaking 796,000 visitors, with almost half of all attendees travelling from either interstate or overseas.
The exhibition is a 3D, immersive and interactive experience of ancient Egypt.
It is the brain child of the aquarium owners and operators Mr Leipnik and Andrew Preston.
The new attraction has been designed to enable visitors to explore the recreated tombs of ancient Egypt’s most famous Pharaohs such as Ramses IV, Seti I, King Tutankhamun
as well as Queen Nefertari, King Psusennes I and King Shoshenq II.
Each of 11 tomb rooms are filled with museum grade display items that provide illustrative examples of some of the most incredible antiquities to have ever been found.
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CANCER charity Cairns Organisation United For Cancer Health (COUCH) will today nut out a plan to become selfsufficient as federal funding via the North Queensland Primary Health Network (NQPHN) dries up.
COUCH chairman Dr Scott Davis said for the past five years COUCH had relied on funding from NQPHN but now would be completely reliant on community donations and philanthropic contributions.
He said the COUCH board had set a goal of raising $1.5
million annually to retain and grow services, which included physical therapies, mental health support and wellness programs.
There was hope for future streams of government cash to flow from both the state and federal governments, but Dr Davis said much work was being done now behind the scenes to future-proof the hub.
He said key stakeholders from the political, health, business and civil sectors would come together at a roundtable today (Friday, March 21) to discuss board plans and to identify viable, long-term pathways so that the service could continue
to bridge critical gaps in care and enhance patients’ lives.
“COUCH has the capacity to grow and provide multidisciplinary care, survivorship support and evidence-based interventions to up to 2000 cancer patients annually,” Dr Davis said.
“This is comforting news for the one-in-two of us likely to be affected by the disease.”
Far North state MPs have united in a strong show of support for COUCH as it pushes toward a sustainable future.
David Kempton (Cook), Bree James (Barron River), Terry James (Mulgrave) and Michael Healy (Cairns) have collectively signed up to be a champion
of COUCH. “COUCH provides a critical service that is at risk and the community needs to pull together to help them,” the MPs said in a statement. “We recognise this and that’s why we’re stepping up and supporting COUCH.
“However, we urge other businesses and individuals to support urgently, otherwise we will lose it.”
Mayor Amy Eden, Advance Cairns and the Chamber of Commerce have also pledged their support.
“Our entire organisation from the board to our staff, volunteers and in particular our clients who use the centre, have
been humbled by how people have rallied behind us,” Dr Davis said.
“Since the start of our campaign we have grown our cash reserves by 40 per cent which reinforces how important COUCH is to the Far North,” he said.
“We have something other regions much larger than us are envious of. It’s unique, innovative and effective in helping people and their families in their cancer journey and they are telling us they need and want us here.”
Go to https://bit.ly/42ddoHj to become a champion of COUCH for $2700 a year.
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“I’ve played in school nationals representing with the Peninsula team in 2021, 2022, 2024 and 2025. I was in the Queensland under-14 rep team last year and I’ve played in the Cairns State High Bill Turner Championship since 2022.
“I was very excited when I was told about the goalkeeping program. I’ve never travelled abroad, it would mean a lot for me to be there, playing in a different country against different people, see their level of ability, which is probably higher, and get so much out of it.”
Edge Hill Tigers coach Dean Ashton said the opportunity would improve Miss Buie’s game.
“Goalkeepers these days aren’t there to just stop shots, they’re there to start the attack and Ella’s really good with her feet and her distribution,” he said.
“She likes to distribute balls in the air at angles, which are great, but a bit high risk, but to her credit she’s got great distribution, she hits the players she wants to hit and she can play short.
“To play here she’s our number one goalkeeper, she knows how to play great quality football and, if she keeps training with us and adds the goalkeeping academy, she’s only going to get better.
“When she goes to Spain her eyes are really going to open up and see the quality that’s over there and hopefully that’ll drive her to come back and be even better and go into bigger things.
“It might sound as a cliché, but she can take this as far as she wants to. Coming from Cairns is a bit more difficult but she’s naturally talented and she’s got a great attitude.”
Miss Buie’s mum Tamara Buie said she was grateful for all the community support and hoped to see her daughter on a plane to Spain next year.
“To get people’s support would just mean a lot for her and for me,” she said.
Miss Buie said that this program was just the beginning.
“I’d like to be able to play professional one day,” she said. To help Miss Buie donate here https://bit.ly/4bCvC8v
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THE Far North’s movers and shakers of the future have been selected as part of Cairns Chamber of Commerce’s ‘emerging leaders program’.
Fifteen people aged between 18-40 will take part in the program designed to develop globally relevant and locally connected leaders that supports the future economic, social, and environmental prosperity of Far North Queensland.
“Shortlisting this year’s delegates from our large pool of applicants was no easy task, but I am extremely excited about the exceptional group we have selected,” said chamber chief executive officer Patricia O’Neill.
“This cohort represents a diverse array of industry sectors, educational backgrounds, knowledge and experience,” she said.
Program manager Alannah Giuffrida said what made the applicants stand out was their “passion, drive and community ethos”.
“They demonstrated a desire to create impact and positive change, not just within themselves or their current workplaces, but across the broader Far North Queensland region,” she said.
Former delegate and 2025
program manager Claire Simmons described her experience in 2023 as “transformative.”
“The exposure to local industry leaders, the chance to tackle real-world challenges and the invaluable connections I made all had a lasting impact on my personal and professional growth” she said.
“But most importantly, the program helped me realise how much potential there is in the
region and how much of a difference we can make together.”
The program consists of six industry days, which include site familiarisations, keynote presentations, fireside chats and panel discussions.
The delegates are: APEC Projects senior project manager and superintendent Adrian Nowak, Cairns Regional Council licensing and compliance executive manager Amy Patterson, The CaPTA
Group digital and media manager Barbara Vichova, AFL Cairns football operations manager Brad Channon, Access Community Housing Company communications and fundraising officer
Bronte Phillips, Grant Thornton Cairns senior associate Bruce Coe, Cairns Airport media and communications manager Caitlin Francis, Piccolo Cucina assistant manager Callum O’Brien, ADhesive Communications produc-
tion manager Dan Formby, Grant Thornton Cairns senior manager Daniel Ross, Cairns Regional Council planning lead Dylan Thomas, Ngirri owner and director Gavin Singleton, Cairns Regional Council business improvement and engagement officer Josh Geraghty, Cairns Orthopaedic Clinic business and practice manager Renee Blackmore and John Holland senior project engineer Rowan Giddens.
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MISSION Australia’s Hambledon House Community Centre in Edmonton is hosting a special ‘neighbour day’ aimed at fostering stronger connections and promoting community wellbeing.
The event on Thursday, March 27 from 10am, will be an opportunity for local residents to come together, meet their neighbours and engage in a morning of fun, inclusivity and support.
Mission Australia program manager Kim Daly said it was part of the organisation’s commitment to creating more resilient and connected communities.
She said this year’s neighbour day would feature a light lunch and a variety of activities designed to encourage interaction and strengthen social bonds.
“As a neighbourhood centre it’s important that we work together to hear the voices of our community, celebrate and connect.
“Loneliness is the silent epidemic, and we know that people with healthy community connections are stronger both physically and mentally.
“This event is about coming together, supporting each other, and making Cairns a place where everyone feels welcome.” The event is free. To RSVP or for more information contact Kim Daly on 4037 2874.
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THE people planning next year’s 150th anniversary celebrations of the founding of Cairns have been named.
From Cairns Regional Council are Mayor Amy Eden, Cr Cathy Zeiger and lifestyle and community director Destry Puia, while others are Northside Contemporary arts director Russell Millage, Jon Feron of the Cairns Family History Society, CQUniversity Associate Professor Henrietta Marrie, Cairns and Regional Multicultural Association president Kesa Strieby, historian and cultural heritage consultant
professional Sandi Robb, international student company owner Janine Bowmaker, lawyer Ranjit Singh and Indigenous motivational speaker George Bell.
Cr Eden said planning was well underway for “a spectacular celebration of Cairns' 150th anniversary”.
“Our project team is working hard behind the scenes after the inaugural meeting of the Cairns celebrates 150 years advisory committee meeting (on March 14),” she said.
“While there is no specific date as such to mark 150 years, a series of significant milestones will be celebrated throughout the year.
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PREMIER David Crisafulli has promised that any new youth detention centres “won’t be dumped on peaceful suburbs”.
“The three pillars of the celebration will focus on ‘recognising Cairns’ past’, ‘celebrating Cairns today’ and ‘looking forward to the next 150 years’.”
The council is offering a ‘Cairns Celebrates 150 Years’ grant to support community organisations in delivering events and activities that reflect the diversity of Cairns’ population while celebrating the region’s achievements and milestones.
Up to $25,000 of support is available for events or activities. Applications are now open and close on August 15, 2025. To apply, visit https://bit.ly/4i7VOKv
He told a media conference in Cairns that the government had to build more youth detention centres, but not in suburbia, such as at Edmonton or Gordonvale.
“What we don’t do is go and dump them on a community without talking to them, which is what we saw before,” Mr Crisafulli said.
“I have no appetite to dumping something on people’s doorstep without talking to them and, as we build more detention centres, they will be in areas that the community expect them to be – not in the middle of peaceful suburbs,” he said.
“It’s safe to say that that community was treated like a doormat and I know that (Member for Mulgrave Terry James) Terry’s not very happy with it and he’s made his views pretty clear to us.
“So, we have to build more capacity. There’s no ifs, buts or
maybes. My first priority is protecting people.
“So I understand the pressure that watch houses, that detention centres are under, but it runs a distant second to the pressure that everyday Queenslanders are under, so we have a focus to deliver more youth detention. We have a focus to deliver different detention, which we’re calling regional resets, but we also have to do early intervention. Make no mistake, we are not going to continue to see victim numbers go the direction they have.”
Mr James said during door knocking in last year’s state election campaign he “copped a lot of flak” about a proposed detention centre in the Edmonton area which the previous Labor government was secretive about.
He said there would be no detention centres in suburban areas.
“This is a new government, a new investigation … it won’t be going in the middle of an urban area,” Mr James said.
He said when the department drew up a list of preferred sites, the public would be consulted,
but he said he had no idea where the sites were at the stage.
Cairns Regional Council’s division 2 representative Councillor Matthew Tickner said it was an issue raised constantly during door-knocking while campaigning for the council last year. He said he and most of the community wanted any detention centre away from residential areas.
Cr Tickner said the lack of consultation by the previous government was “poor”. However, he said there was nothing that could be done about the youth drug and alcohol centre currently under construction in Mt Peter Rd, Edmonton. Cr Tickner said he was on good speaking terms with the department who had assured him that it would be well managed.
Last year division 2 candidiate Steve Lippingwell organised a petition against the detention centre proposed for Edmonton. There were a total of 665 signatures and it was tabled in state parliament.
“Any site in Edmonton is unsuitable for a detention facility,” he said.
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MACHANS BEACH local Rob Williams is setting the standards for the local environment, working with Cairns Regional Council to restore the local Barr Creek fish habitat on the suburb’s northern point.
A result of ex-Tropical Cyclone Jasper December 2023’s floods, Barr Creek peaked at 3m above the ‘highest astronomical tide, resulting in a large amount of silt, vegetation and manufactured rubbish consolidating.
A result of the waste concentration was significant die back, with about 2ha suffering total loss of all vegetation, with other areas impacted by suffocation, bank collapse and erosion.
Mr Williams said he decided to launch his own project after seeing the issues and changes in the Barr Creek fish habitat.
“I’m doing this project under my own steam at the moment,” he said.
“It’s something I saw about three years ago. I noticed work needed to be done there.
“I got permission from the state government fisheries and Department of Resources to carry out the work, so that it’s all legally permissible.”
Mr Williams also said the council had been extremely helpful in assisting with the operations.
“(The restoration) has had the goal of strengthening the value of the Barr Creek fish habitat, which is a very fertile environment,” he said.
“In essence, it’s extending the waterway to complement the habitat.”
Mr Williams said there were also some issues that needed to be resolved in order for more work to be undertaken in the area.
“So far, there is no legal vehicle access to the habitat,” he said.
“That’s something that needs to be resolved.
“I don’t know how that will happen unless the owners of a bordering property come to agreement, but something has to resolve there before any further work on the area can be done.”
AFTER beating a six-year battle with melanoma, 39-year-old Kayleigh Sorensen (below) is stepping up to save lives by encouraging the community to join the Melanoma March tomorrow to raise funds and awareness on early detection.
Ms Sorensen’s life changed during a hairdresser’s appointment six years ago when her hairdresser spotted a mole that didn’t look right. Her first GP said it was just inflamed, six months later her hairdresser once again prompted her to get it checked out.
The diagnosis was a stage 2 melanoma. After surgery and experimental treatments, Ms Sorensen has her melanoma in remission but she’s joining the Melanoma March by the Melanoma Institute Australia this Saturday to raise awareness about the importance of skin checks and early detection.
The march takes off from the Funship Playground on the Esplanade at 4pm, registrations are still open.
“This is my third year doing the Melanoma March, so far I’ve raised $465, and I’m aiming for $1000,” Ms Sorensen said. She is hoping for a lot more than the 30-40 people of last year. To register or donate to the Melanoma March, visit https://bit.ly/3FAcADw
EMERGENCY debris removal from One Mile Creek and the Port Hinchinbrook commercial basin has been awarded to Australasian Marine Associates Pty Ltd.
Cassowary Coast Regional Council approved the project to be funded under category C of the Disaster Recovery Funding Arrangements (DRFA), designed to assist councils with the cost of debris clean-up and disposal after a disaster.
A council spokeswoman said, after finalising contract details, equipment would be mobilised, with work expected to begin in mid-April, 2025.
“This phase focuses on removing debris that poses safety risks to recreational boaters and smaller commercial vessels,” she said.
“Poor navigational conditions, caused by debris, can lead to accidents and groundings, creating significant hazards.
“It’s important to note that this phase is not about dredging, but about removing natural debris (e.g rocks and vegetation), manmade debris and hazardous materials from the flooding event.
“Future dredging cannot proceed without first completing this critical step of debris removal.”
The spokeswoman said the council was committed to fixing up Cardwell and Port Hinchinbrook after the recent floods.
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A DEAL has been signed for a new mine between Mourilyan Harbour and Kurrimine Beach on the Cassowary Coast which will involve up to 180 jobs.
Cassowary Coast Regional Council has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Silica Resources Australia (SRA).
The council said the agreement came at no financial cost to ratepayers, supported local employment, strengthened regional infrastructure and attracted responsible investment.
“This MOU is a crucial step in positioning the Cassowary Coast as a key player in Queensland’s critical minerals and logistics sectors” said Mayor Teresa Millwood.
“We are planning for the future, ensuring that our region remains a great place to live, work and raise a family for generations to come.
“This partnership with Silica Resources Australia is about delivering opportunities that will support local businesses, create stable jobs and enhance infrastructure while preserving the lifestyle and environment that make our region unique.”
The project is expected to generate about 180 jobs during construction, with ongoing
roles to follow. Councillor Renee McLeod said that improved infrastructure would help local businesses thrive, attract further investment, and strengthen the local economy, creating lasting benefits for future generations.
“This is about building a strong, resilient economy that supports, not just our current workforce, but also the young people who will be looking for opportunities in the years
ahead,” she said. “We want to make sure that our children and grandchildren can find good jobs here at home, rather than needing to move away,” she said.
SRA managing director Rob Tindall said the company was 100 per cent Australian-owned and “these improvements will, not only benefit SRA, but the existing industries in the Cassowary Coast region and will help to attract new industries
to the area and boost the local economy”.
“SRA plans to implement onshore beneficiation, where we, not only extract the silica, but we also process as much of the product as we can locally before exporting,” he said.
“By doing this, we will increase the amount of local jobs created by the project. The site of the deposit at Kurrimine Beach has been used for build-
ing and construction sand for decades.
“Silicon, which is made from silica, is on the Australian Government’s critical minerals list and high-purity, fine deposits are globally in high demand.
“Silica is vital for the global green energy transition and technological innovations. The high-purity sand can be used in solar panels, smartphones and semi-conductors.”
Hello again, and thanks for joining me.
This week I will be discussing insomnia.
Insomnia, a common sleep disorder affecting millions worldwide, can significantly impact daily life, leading to fatigue, irritability, and reduced concentration. While medication and cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) are common treatments, hypnotherapy is emerging as a natural and effective alternative for improving sleep patterns.
Many people find it difficult sleeping and actually getting a good quality of sleep. This can lead to a number of physical and psychological issues, including tiredness and feeling irritable. But missing out on a good sleep does more than make you feel groggy and cranky.
The long-term effects of sleep deprivation are real. It drains your mental abilities and puts your physical health at real risk. Science has linked poor sleep to a number of health problems, from weight gain to a weakened immune system.
Hypnotherapy is extremely effective in treating insomnia.
Sleeplessness can be the result of stress and anxiety and, as I have mentioned previously, hypnotherapy is very good for treating these conditions.
Hypnotherapy changes negative thought patterns which can lead to an overactive mind, causing the inability to sleep properly.
One of the benefits of hypnotherapy is that results are seen in a short amount of time.
Benefits of Hypnotherapy for Insomnia
1. Reduces Anxiety and Stress
– Hypnosis promotes deep relaxation, calming the mind and body to enable a restful state.
2. Improves Sleep Patterns
– It can help reset the body’s internal clock and encourage healthier sleep habits.
3. Addresses Underlying Causes
– Hypnotherapy may uncover subconscious fears, stressors, or past traumas that contribute to sleep disturbances.
Lacking Confidence? Anxious? Stressed? Hypnotherapy could be the answer.
4. Enhances Mind-Body Connection
– By fostering mindfulness and selfawareness, hypnosis helps individuals control racing thoughts and bodily tension.
5. Drug-Free Solution
– Unlike sleeping pills, hypnosis is noninvasive and has no side effects.
Is Hypnotherapy Right for You?
While hypnotherapy is safe for most people, its effectiveness varies. Those open to the process and willing to practice relaxation techniques may experience significant improvements. Consulting a certified hypnotherapist ensures a tailored approach to address specific sleep issues.
Hypnotherapy offers a promising, natural way to combat insomnia by addressing its root causes and promoting relaxation. Whether used alone or alongside other treatments, it can help individuals achieve deeper, more restful sleep and improve overall well-being.
If you’re interested in exploring the benefits of Life Coaching, you can get in touch with me for a FREE online strategy session.
You can contact me on 0401 223780 or support@confidencecontrol.com.au
Dave is a Cairns-based Clinical Hypnotherapist and Hypnotic Life Coach who works online. He is university educated and vocationally trained in delivering evidence-based psychoeducation, including CBT and Solution-Focused Therapy. He is a clinical member of the Australian Guild of Hypnotherapists (GoAH) and the Hypnotherapy Council of Australia (HCA). His website is: www.confidencecontrol.com.au
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TO be, or not to be. That’s the question Cairns State High School teacher Ken Nixon has been asking himself as he tries to make Shakespeare more interesting for his students.
He has taken part in the 2025 Bell Shakespeare national teacher mentorship that brings together teachers from across Australia for specialist training in Sydney.
The program enables teachers to break down complex texts and, through immersive, performancebased techniques, bring them to life in the classroom. This approach makes Shakespeare’s works accessible, relevant, and engaging for all students, and empowers teachers.
Mr Nixon said Shakespeare could be challenging for both teachers and students, but the program had played a key role in breaking down the barriers to learning.
“Teaching Shakespeare comes with significant hurdles. The language alone can be intimidating and our traditional classroom setups often stifle engagement,” he said.
“This program shows us how to break those barriers by making the experience truly kinetic and relevant.
“From a personal perspective, I felt I’d reached the limits of traditional methods and needed something more to extend my teaching, which is why I joined the program.
“I wanted to discover innovative ways to transform Shakespeare into an engaging, dynamic experience for my students.
“This experience has helped me connect with
Shakespeare on a deeper level – beyond intellectual analysis –by using movement and interaction to bring the text to life in a fun, transformative way.
“I know that if I’m having fun and enjoying the teaching, my students will be far more engaged and equally get a deeper understanding of what has been traditionally a tough subject matter to digest.”
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Hypnotherapy is a powerful, proven method that can change your negative thought patterns and subconscious beliefs which are disrupting your mental wellbeing. It works by communicating directly with the most powerful and creative part of your mind, putting you back in charge of your own thoughts and responses. With hypnotherapy, you can change almost any current behaviour that you are unhappy with. Hypnotherapy can help with the following: Anxiety | Alcohol and Drug Habits | Allergies | Anger Issues | Bad Habits | Bereavement Blushing | Bruxism (teeth grinding) | Depression | Fears | Guilt | Headaches | Insomnia
Jealousy | Migraines | Motivation | Nail Biting | Nightmares | Pain Relief | Performance Anxiety
Phobias | Public Speaking | Sports Performance | Stammering | Trauma | Weight Loss
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AN extra $80 million in funding to protect the Great Barrier Reef has been pledged by Labor.
Labor senator and envoy for the Great Barrier Reef Nita Green, Labor candidate for Leichhardt Matt Smith and Environment and Water Minister Tanya Plibersek were in Cairns last Friday to announce their intentions to protect the Reef and the jobs it produces with extra funding to go towards the Reefwise’s wetland and urban programs.
It will be split $50m to a wetlands program and $30m to an urban program.
“We know that the Great Barrier Reef is an international icon but it’s also a really important economic driver for jobs in this community,” Ms Plibersek said.
“I’m very pleased to announce an additional $80m of the funding for the Reefwise wetlands program and the Reefwise urban program because we know that we do here, on land, matters for what’s happening in the waters in the Great Barrier Reef.
“One of the big threats to the
Reef is water quality so the investments that we see on land to protect the Reef are really important to the health of the Reef and for local jobs.
“When we invest in rehabilitating wetlands we’re creating jobs, the biggest risk to jobs in the Reef is a Dutton Liberal government.
“You don’t need imagination for this, you just need memory. When we came to government three years ago 100 jobs at the Australian Institute of Marine Science were at risk, they were closing laboratories.
“We know that the other great risk to Reef jobs is Peter Dutton’s expensive, nutty, nuclear plan because all it does is delay
climate action, it adds costs to local businesses and homes and there are additional risks like hot water entering our environment from the nuclear reactors.
“The Reefwise programs will shortly be open for applications and what we do is work along with councils rebuilding these wetlands by providing reeds and mangroves down to the ocean which will prevent sediment from going into the Reef and provide beautiful recreation areas for local communities.” Mr Smith also announced his attendance at the Reef forum and encouraged other candidates to do the same and have a debate on reef safety and securing the jobs of reef workers.
leader asks community to come up with their own
l PALM COVE
| Nick Dalton A PALM Cove business leader is urging the community not to quickly dismiss an idea of creating a safe harbour and swimming lagoon at the northern end of the seaside village.
Advance Palm Cove (APC) president Robert van den Hoven said architect Gary Hunt’s vision for Palm Cove was an idea which people had been quick to condemn.
“Simply criticising without offering solutions does not help. Instead, we aim to foster discussions, generate ideas and push for action,” he said on the organisation’s Facebook page.
“It’s easy to criticise, but real progress comes from solutions. Instead of oneliners, let’s hear a wellthought-out alternative plan for Palm Cove’s future – one that supports businesses, encourages tourism and benefits residents.
“If you have a serious proposal, let’s discuss it. Otherwise, constant negativity helps no one and Palm Cove will just continue to decline.”
Mr van den Hoven said it was acknowledged that people were concerned that the caravan park would have to move if the plan was implemented.
He also recognised concerns by the fishing community.
Mr van den Hoven said in the past there were projects which faced “scepticism before proving their value”, including the transformation of the Palm Cove golf course into Ocean’s Edge, the development of Argentea Estate, the renewal of the old Trinity Beach shops into the vibrant hub they were today and the construction of the Cairns Lagoon, which was widely opposed but was now a major asset.
Mr van den Hoven said in the last two years APC prioritised Palm Cove’s
long-standing car parking issue, which dated back to 2006.
He said the idea for remote car parking along the highway was rejected and not supported by the local community.
“Our proposal for an underground car park under Tom Mc Donald Park (Oliva Street) was not supported by the local community,” Mr van den Hoven said.
“Our roundabout and overpass proposal was rejected by the state government.
“Instead, we are getting traffic lights due to safety concerns linked to the approved fuel station, fast food outlet and shops at the highway crossing. We are still fighting this.”
Mr van den Hoven is urging people to come forward with their ideas to revitalise Palm Cove, after years of decline.
“Constructive discussions lead to solutions. Negativity without action leads to stagnation,” he said.
Last week we asked readers: What do you think about retirement villages and pensioners being slugged full council rates? Here are just some of your comments.
The industry is a scam. A pensioner living in a body corporate pays full rates.
- Humphrey Hollins, Facebook
Same people who were asked to downsize out of their family homes are now being penalised for doing it.
- Luke Marron, Facebook
$1072.90 - $320 subsidy = $752.90 per annum. Other pensioners who own a tiny unit pay triple this amount, including other high fees.
- Angela Cosgrove, Facebook
Duplex pairs a few years ago attracted one rate for the building. And then the council deemed them units and rates were increased accordingly. A pensioner who bought their own
place outright pays full rates. What I don’t understand is these pensioners don’t own these units, but pay fees, and can’t claim rent assistance - surely that is the issue that need to be investigated and corrected.
- Barbara Jahnz, Facebook
As much as I empathise with these residents, previous rates of $125 per year seem too low and doesn’t really correlate with the rates others pay in units/ body corporates etc.
- Jak IO, Facebook
It’s fair. They’ve had a free ride til now.
- Nicholas Paul, Facebook
Not a great idea. Do we need a petition?
- Thresea Jankowski, Facebook
Bob Katter, Federal Member for Kennedy
l MOSSMAN
PREVIOUSLY in the ‘Goss’ we have celebrated the amazing diversity in our local communities, not only in the Douglas Shire, but across Far North Queensland and generally around Australia.
Harmony Week is an annual acknowledgement of the country’s variety of culture and the benefits it brings to the Australian community.
Held just last week, the occasion also included the United Nations International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination (IDERD).
To celebrate Harmony Week, the many colours and aromas of cuisine
from Europe to Asia, the Americas to Africa, Oceania and beyond were experienced last week at the Mossman Support Services pot luck lunch. Naturally, I couldn’t resist popping along to see what was on offer.
As expected, a great time was had by all.
Since 1999, more than 80,000 Harmony Week events have been held across Australia in childcare centres, schools, community groups, churches, businesses and federal, state and local government agencies.
Harmony Week is taken as an opportunity to celebrate the fact that Australia is one of the most successfully multicultural societies in the world.
We invite you to come along and enjoy time in the company of others in a similar situation. You are not alone!
more information
call: 0421
It is about inclusiveness, respect and belonging for all Australians, regardless of cultural or linguistic background, united by a set of core Australian values.
An integrated multicultural Australia is an integral part of our national identity.
All people who migrate to Australia bring with them some of their own cultural and religious traditions, while taking on many new traditions. Collectively, these traditions have enriched our nation.
Our region, including the Douglas Shire, is no exception, with local residents originating from many different parts of the world. Interestingly, coun-
trywide, more than half (51.5 per cent) of Australian residents were born overseas or have at least one parent who was. Since 1945, more than 7.6 million people have migrated to Australia.
More amazingly, nearly every single country from around the world was represented in Australia’s population count, back in 2020.
Apart from English, more than 150 Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander languages are spoken in Australia. Other most common languages spoken across the country are Mandarin, Arabic, Vietnamese, Cantonese and Punjabi.
Orange is the chosen colour to represent Harmony Week as it traditionally signifies social communication and
meaningful conversations.
It also relates to the freedom of ideas and encouragement of mutual respect. Australians often choose to wear something orange during the week to show their support for cultural diversity and an inclusive Australia.
Another great representation of cultural diversity, across the globe, is the countless varieties of tasty food options available.
I’m off to enjoy some of this fine cultural cuisine, so for now it’s Gazza signing out.
Send your stories to gazza@ cairnslocalnews.com.au
l CAIRNS CBD
| Isabella Guzman Gonzalez
A CLASH of music titans is set to arrive at The Reef Hotel Casino next weekend with ‘Rocketman vs Piano Man’ where cover artists Greg Andrew and Anthony Mara will showcase the best of Elton John and Billy Joel.
A three-show epic is in the making at BAR36 when two pianos and two massive voices – Greg Andrew as Elton John and Anthony Mara as Billy
Joel – get on stage to bring hit after hit with Rocketman vs Piano Man as part of the casino’s space-themed shows this month on March 28, 29 and 30.
The show is free to attend.
man’, ‘Tiny Dancer’ and many more.
the amazing piano in these songs,” Mr Andrew said.
Reliving one of the most successful partnerships in music, Rocketman vs Piano Man relives the 1994 joint touring of the pair with the two powerful voices of tribute artist Mr Andrew and cover artist Mr Mara in a two-hour spectacular with massive hits like ‘Piano Man’, ‘Just the way you are’, ‘Uptown girl’, ‘My life’ and ‘Bennie and the Jets’, ‘I’m still standing’, ‘Rocket-
“We’re bringing together Elton John and Billy Joel, probably two of the biggest singer-songwriters in history and we’re replicating a lot of what Elton and Billy actually did in the 90s with their ‘face-to-face’ tour and performing all of their greatest hits,” Mr Mara said.
“We started this show together back in 2020 by chance, when Greg was visiting Adelaide for a show and needed a piano. We made a big Australian tour in 2023 and it’s very exciting to bring it to Cairns.”
to be very energetic and some of the best songs of all time, so it’s a fairly spectacular show – if we do say so ourselves,” Mr Mara said.
“We’ll have quite a big band playing for the both of us. We find people dance and sing along and know all the songs and it’s very unique to have two piano mans up there,” Mr Andrew said.
The pair said this was going to be an epic show that all ages and tastes in music could enjoy with hits that everyone would know.
“The beauty of this show is that because it’s the best of Elton and the best of Billy, it’s just hit after hit, so the two being known for the piano –I’d say two of the greatest piano artists of recent memory – we can showcase
“It’s quite unique to have two pianos on stage and you’re getting the best of two great artists in one show. It’s going
“Coming to Cairns it’s a really rare opportunity that we get to do a show like this three nights in a row so it’s something you won’t want to miss,” he said.
l WHITE ROCK
| Isabella Guzman Gonzalez
MORE than 400 students from schools across the region put their skill and wits to the test at the FNQ Inter School Chess Championship term 1 at Trinity Anglican School on March 6, for the opportunity to compete in the chess state titles.
Schools from across the region faced each other in a battle of the minds, as students strived to make their schools number one and secure a spot in the school state titles.
This is just the beginning as students will face each other again in terms 2 and 3 to crown the winners that will battle it out in state titles in term 4.
In the primary division A, the Holy Cross Rebels are in first place in club standings
with TAS chasing them in positions two and three.
In the secondary division
A clubs, Cairns State High School took first position, with St Monica’s College in second place and Trinity Bay in third.
“The FNQ Inter School Chess Championships round 1 were held at TAS in our multipurpose hall. We must’ve held it here for three decades now,” said TAS chess coordinator David Long.
“This year we broke our record with 451 students from across the region all participating. It was like a hive of intellectual activity.
“Students were playing each other in primary division, secondary division and there was a very high standard of competition and we’re doing very awesome stuff for a regional city.”
The competition ran un-
der a Swiss format with seven rounds. Winners play other winners which means evenly matched students, while the children losing their games play each other as well.
Year 6 TAS student and championship competitor in the primary division Vivaan Reddy said she was hoping to get a gold this year.
“I started competing in year 3 and I love chess because of the amount of strategy and thinking involved. It’s like a puzzle where I have to anticipate my opponent’s strategy,” she said.
“In year 4 I won a bronze medal and in year 5 I won a silver so this year I’m hoping to get a gold medal.”
The round 2 of the championship is coming up on June 5.
To find out more, visit https://bit.ly/4iJ3gLQ
l CAIRNS CBD
| Isabella Guzman Gonzalez
SIX-TIME Golden Guitar
Award winner Melinda Schneider is coming to CPAC to celebrate the talent, songwriting and empowering sounds of the women that have cemented country music this March.
As part of the Morning Melodies cycle, songstress Melinda Schneider is returning to Cairns to pay tribute to the iconic voices of some of country’s most remarkable women, like Patsy Cline, Dolly Parton, Tammy Wynette, Linda Ronstadt, Loretta Lynn and more in ‘Women of Country’ – a country showcase for the ages on March 31.
Ms Schneider is back in Cairns after one year and bringing her remarkable vocals to, not only bring these iconic songs to life, but also share stories on these women
and their music and put some of her own hits into the mix, plus a showcase of her upcoming album.
“I’m looking forward to coming up again. It’s always good to visit North Queensland, it feels familiar to me and I’m really looking forward to bringing this show because I know there’s a lot of country music fans in Cairns,” she said.
“This show was inspired by an album I released called ‘Great Women of Country’ which I did with Beccy Cole and I thought we could do some shows on the Morning Melodies circuit with it because people love these songs. They’re songs of women, of female empowerment, classics by Patsy Cline, Dolly Parton, Dusty Springfield, Loretta Lynn, Olivia Newton John, all of these iconic female country artists.
“Lots of great stories will go along with the songs and there’ll be lots of songs that I
know people will sing along to.
“These have all been very strong women and the ones who have also written their own songs I can really relate to, like Dolly Parton, she’s incredibly talented as a songwriter, as a woman and an artist. They’re women I admire.
“I was lucky enough to work with Olivia Newton John. She recorded one of my songs called ‘Courageous’ back in 2008, so I have some lovely stories about her.”
Ms Schneider invited people to come to the show to disconnect.
“It’s a pretty dark time in the world at the moment, so if you want to get away from the bad news, you can come to the show and have a laugh, have a sing and hopefully I can bring you some joy,” she said.
As part of the Morning Melodies format, the show begins at 11am at CPAC on March 31. To buy tickets, visit https://bit.ly/3D1S7Xw
l EDGE HILL
| Isabella Guzman Gonzalez
BELOVED Aussie blues icons Bondi
Cigars are bringing their gritty sound and electrifying energy to the Tanks Arts Centre for a raw show with great basslines and unforgettable riffs on Friday, March 28.
Sydney-based blues band Bondi Cigars are returning to Cairns for an epic show at the Tanks, and after 30 years of rocking and touring, it’s bound to be a night to remember full of classic hits like ‘Cry to Me’, ‘Howling at the Moon’ and ‘Booze Blues’ paired with their unforgettable sound.
The show will take place at Tank 5 from 6.30pm.
“The Bondi Cigars was formed at the end of 1989 and we have been on the road since 1990 up until today,” said bassist and vocalist Alan Britton.
“By the end of this year we’ll have been playing together for 35 years and we’re original,” he said.
“We play blues, most of our songs are written by Shane Pacey (guitar and vocals) and after all these years we remain very popular.
“We’re not a band that sees a lot of record companies’ support or hits on commercial radio but are always supported by community radio stations, local newspapers and people – and we’re very excited to return to Cairns.
“This is going to be a good show, we’ve played at the Tanks on a couple of occasions and we’ve always done very well.
“I like this venue a lot and I’m really looking forward to it.
“From all the years visiting Cairns, we’ve made a lot of friends. We used to play several times in a year and held a lot of shows in the Cairns and Hinterland area, so we’re eager to catch up and see friends at the show.
“We’ll put on a good show for our fans and they’ll be able to hear all of their favourite songs.
“At our show yesterday we had people singing along with us, they knew all the words to the songs and I know it’ll be like that in Cairns as well.”
Mr Britton encouraged both fans and people who enjoyed blues to come and see the show and enjoy one of the longest standing Australian blues bands.
“People should come because they might not get an opportunity for a quite a bit of time to see us live,” he said.
“And we’re excited to meet people up in Cairns. At our shows we like catching up with old friends and meeting new people who come along to see us, sometimes, for the first time.”
To buy tickets, visit https://bit.ly/41WczRM
l CAIRNS CBD
| Isabella Guzman Gonzalez
AN extraordinarily unique collection currently on display at the Cairns Art Gallery is ‘War Quilts’.
It is an exhibition of stunning and colourful quilts handmade by military men during war times over history, including a couple of Queensland exemplars.
An explosion of colour, intricate patterns and varied materials like felted wools from military uniforms come to life with War Quilts, a collection owned by historian Dr Annette Gero, who has dedicated her life to collecting these unique pieces.
The exhibition at the Cairns Art Gallery, which opened last week, features 28 unique pieces, going back 300 years from the Prussian, Napoleonic, Crimean, World Wars I and II and the Vietnam War and will be on display until June 15.
“Cairns Art Gallery is very fortunate to be able to borrow this collection from Annette Gero, who has been collecting for many years some very rare examples of old quilts made from soldiers’ and sailors’ uniforms who were generally convalescing, and making quilts and embroidering was a form of occupational therapy,” said Cairns Art Gallery senior curator Ingrid Hoffman.
“The oldest quilt goes back to the Napoleonic War and Prussian quilts and so on,” she said.
“These men did this work by recy-
cling old military blankets and their uniforms, so a lot of the bright red woollen fabric is from British uniforms from those past wars when Britain was at the peak of their empire.”
Dr Gero said the exhibition was an opportunity to experience history like never before.
“I’ve been collecting quilts since 1982 and somewhere along the line somebody contacted me about a quilt in Gympie with a double-headed eagle,” she said.
“I learned that many immigrants travelled with their family heirlooms and were forced into the Napoleonic War and other European wars and they were taken prisoners and while they were in prison they’d cut up their uniforms, to have something to do, and they’d make these exquisite quilts.
“This led me to my search of quilts made by military men. Most of these pieces are in the exhibition, we don’t really know why they made these, and the interesting thing is there are fewer than 100 of these quilts in the world and no two patterns are the same.”
Ms Hoffman encouraged people to come to the exhibition to be wowed by the intricacy of the work.
“You don’t need to be an expert to enjoy the intricate workmanship and the fabulous design ideas, which I think are worth coming to see, as well as the vibrancy of these very old quilts that have lasted a couple hundred years,” she said.
l WED MAR 26TH, 6:00PM
Let us take you on a culinary journey as Tamarind collaborates with the renowned cocktail bar and spirit producer, Wolf Lane Distillery. Elevate your dining experience with a unique degustation menu that blends the flavours of Tamarind’s well-known culinary creations with the exceptionally crafted drinks of Wolf Lane Distillery, creating an unforgettable taste sensation.
Don’t miss the opportunity to be part of this exciting local collaboration. Reserve your table today, bookings are essential. Accor plus dining benefit is not available.
Book online at https://bit.ly/3DOIsnt
l FRI MAR 28TH-30TH, 11:00AM-9:00PM
Coast Life is a water-themed cultural event that celebrates coastal living and all the ways we interact with water in our daily lives, whilst educating audiences on how to be better environmental citizens through interacting with artistic activities. Featuring live music, live art, comedy, performance poetry, keynote talks and panel discussions, demonstrations, workshops, installations, markets, food & beverage, film, yarns around the campfire, kids’ activities and more, Coast Life is for everyone. It is an all-ages, fully inclusive community event curated at a high level for maximum audience interest and touristic impact. Tickets are $50–$150
l SAT MAR 22ND, 5:00PM
A Fatal Four Way for the PWP World Heavyweight Championship! Longtime rivals Jack Razor and JC Sabotage are teaming up for the PWP Tag Team Championship. And what will come from Baphomet costing Midnight the Cairns Championship?
Limited tickets at the door, so book early so you don’t miss out at: www.prowrestlingpower.com/events
l WED MAR 26TH, 9:00AM-5:00PM
Interested in a career in health? Registrations are now open for school groups (years 9-12), home schoolers, distance education students, parents, interested community members and those considering a career change. Come along for an interactive, immersive health career experience with simulated scenarios and guest speakers, that will bring healthcare to life. Find your passion in our region’s largest employing industry – health. Like and follow the event on Facebook to keep up to date.
*Registration is essential and subject to availability. Attendance is free. Register at https://bit.ly/4hhcdLx
l MARCH TO JUNE, 10:00AM DAILY
The Annette Gero Collection at Cairns Art Gallery joins a select number of cultural venues to host this prestigious private collection, and Ms Gero is pleased to have curated a special collection for Cairns. Her choices include – among the other irreplaceable treasures – several Australian wartime quilts. Made by Australian soldiers who were captured or held in camps or were stitched when they returned to Australia, they cut up their uniforms to create a vivid memory for themselves or to give to their loved ones and families at home. This is an amazing view of war time eras of the past.
l SAT MAR 22ND, 4:00PM
Join us for another epic celebration of reggae music, featuring an incredible lineup of live acts and DJs that will keep the vibes flowing all day long.
Doors Open at 4pm and runs until 10pm.
Tickets: Early bird: $20 (limited quantity – grab yours early)
Second round: $25
Last-minute entry at the door: $30 (subject to availability)
Need a lift? Our courtesy bus is available for your convenience. Book your spot: 4055 3534
*Please check with the Venues regarding any cancellations or entry requirements.
FRIDAY 21ST
Dunwoody’s Lunar Solarmoon, 4:00pm
Salt House Andrea & Leon, 5:00pm
Ellis Beach Bar & Grill Drewboy Duo, 5:30pm Bingil Bay Cafe Carinda Christie, 6:00pm Currajah Hotel BIG PUPS, 6:00pm Trinity Beach Sports Club Blues Healers, 6:00pm West Cairns Bowls Club Jim Sackley Hot Country Band, 6:00pm
Yorkeys Knob Boating Club Davo, 6:00pm Cazalys Cairns Big Jim, 6:30pm
Atherton International Club INFINITY DUO, 7:00pm Brothers Leagues Club Innisfail Obsession, 7:00pm The Pier Bar DJ Jackz, 7:30pm
Rattle’N’Hum Palm Cove Janna Mercedes, 8:00pm
Salt House DJ Matt Caseli, 8:00pm The Pier Bar Deluxe, 8:00pm
Rattle’N’Hum Cairns GTA, 8:30pm
BAR36 Fingerprint, 9:00pm The Woolshed SAM + MX, 9:00pm
P.J.O’Brien’s Cairns The Vibez, 9:30pm
P.J.O’Brien’s Cairns DJ Nakji, 10:00pm
X-clusive Nightclub Viti-Island Night - DJ SWYPA, 10:00pm
SATURDAY 22ND
Yorkeys Knob Boating Club Two Dogs Music, 3:00pm
Ellis Beach Bar & Grill REGGAE ROOTS - AFRO MOSES + EL MOTH + ICARO + DIZZA1 + DJINNA, 4:00pm
The Beach House at Trinity Janna Mercedes, 4:00pm
Salt House Phoebe & Zane, 5:00pm Cazalys Cairns Hot Ice, 6:30pm
Brothers Leagues Club Innisfail INFINITY DUO, 7:00pm
TANKS The East Pointers, 7:15pm The Pier Bar DJ Dyzzie, 7:30pm
Rattle’N’Hum Palm Cove Kaweyova, 8:00pm Red Beret Tropic Thunder, 8:00pm Salt House DJ Matt Caseli, 8:00pm The Pier Bar Sanchez, 8:00pm
Rattle’N’Hum Cairns Sanchez Brothers, 8:30pm The Jack Reece Mastin, 8:30pm BAR36 Fingerprint, 9:00pm BAR 94 KISS MY KICK DRUMS - FLOW-TEK + DEADSPACE + 50 KAL + ITCHY + TEKNIQUE, 9:00pm Gilligan’s ULTRA AUSTRALIA - SPICE + J-ROLL + MX, 9:00pm The Woolshed SAM + P.O.MM, 9:00pm
P.J.O’Brien’s Cairns The Vibez, 9:30pm P.J.O’Brien’s Cairns DJ Kayden, 10:00pm
SUNDAY 23RD
Ellis Beach Bar & Grill Thomas Lowth, 1:00pm West Cairns Bowls Club Oaktree Rockers, 1:00pm
Dunwoody’s Eddie Skiba, 2:00pm Club Mossman Shanice Trio, 3:00pm
Rattle’N’Hum Palm Cove Johnny Sanchez, 3:00pm Yorkeys Knob Boating Club Miss Wendy & Ben 3:00pm O’Sheas Barbary Coasters, 4:00pm The Pier Bar DJ Zaccu, 4:30pm The Pier Bar GTA, 5:00pm BAR36 Justin Wellington, 5:30pm TANKS Ruthie Foster, 6:00pm Gilligan’s The Vibez, 7:30pm
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Don’t divulge secret information. Cultural activities will prove to be quite enlightening for everyone. Put your time and energy into travel, philosophy, and soul-searching. Don’t take sides if you wish to remain on good terms with both parties.
You may not see your situation clearly. You might find added popularity with those around you this week. The personal problems you may be having are interfering with your productivity. This is a turning point.
Your accomplishments could exceed your expectations if you mix a little business with pleasure. Take your time and try not to overload yourself. If you take on too much, you will find yourself in martyrdom. Try to take some time to listen to their complaints, and in turn, do something to appease them.
You are best to keep your cash in a safe place. Direct your energy into physical exertion. Residential moves will be favourable. Purchases will be well worth it, and they will last a long time. Good friends will give you honest answers.
Your boss may be on the rampage, and you certainly don’t want to be the one to take the brunt of a bad situation. Use discretion and play hard to get. Keep an open mind when dealing with youngsters. Your outgoing nature will win hearts.
Changes in your domestic scene are evident. If you’re feeling uncertain, spend some time alone and reevaluate your motives as well as your needs. You’ll be able to break bad habits if you put your mind to it. Problems with relatives and friends could surface.
Those you live with may be experiencing problems. Travel should be on your agenda. You may be in an extremely passionate mood this week. You need to enjoy the company of those who enjoy the same pastimes.
Weigh the pros and cons and make a decision that will change the conditions you’ve been living under. You need to do something energetic and different. Catch up on overdue phone calls and correspondence. Problems with in-laws may cause friction in your personal relationship.
Don’t let others blow situations out of proportion. If you’re planning a trip, ensure your car is serviced. Find an outlet that stimulates and challenges you. Co-workers may not be completely honest; try not to rely on them.
Hidden matters are likely to surface. Organise your house and be sure to include the whole family in the projects you have set out to do. Stretch the truth, and you may get blamed for something you didn’t do. If they’re really interested, they’ll wait.
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New home numbers still not enough to meet the government’s yearly target
HOUSING approval numbers are starting to fall again, including in the Far North, in the last quarter of 2024.
Figures from Australian Bureau of Statistics reveal all regions, except the Gold Coast, enjoyed a boost in the number of approvals of new houses and units in the 12 months to January, rising by 6.3 per cent across Queensland.
The cost to build also stabilised, helping to release some of the pent-up demand for detached houses, and increasing approvals statewide by 12.7 per cent over the year.
Unfortunately, this was not the case for units, where approvals continued to struggle, down 6.9 per cent.
However, the three-month breakdown from November to January disappointingly confirms a return to a downward trend.
Greater Brisbane (-14.9 per cent) and Wide Bay Burnett (-11.5 per cent) clocked double-figure negatives, along with Gold Coast (-8.3 per cent), North Queensland (-7.5) and Far North Queensland (-6.4 per cent), Mackay and Whitsunday (-2.8 per cent) and Downs and Western (-2.4 per cent). Central Queensland was the only exception, with a +3.9 per cent hike.
Master Builders Queensland chief execu-
tive officer Paul Bidwell said the state government had made significant strides forward in slashing red tape, but those efforts were yet to translate into bricks and mortar.
“We applauded the Building Reg Reno announcement in February, with steps including a freeze on the unworkable Project Trust Accounts system, and more recently, the scrapping of unnecessary financial reporting for around 50,000 small businesses. But this is only part of the story and change won’t happen overnight,” he said.
“We now have the freshly reinstated Queensland Productivity Commission, which will spotlight our industry and hone in on the challenges hampering the delivery of low-rise housing, and large unit developments.
“From scrapping the already-frozen Best Practice Industry Conditions and Project Trust Accounts, to addressing barriers to more workers joining our industry as newcomers or from interstate, and making the Queensland Building and Construction Commission operate as a more balanced and robust regulator, these are issues we have long advocated on.
“In the 12 months to January, 35,727 new builds were approved across the state – well shy of the government housing target we’ve been set of 50,000 each year.
l BUYING ADVICE
| Nick Dalton
A NEW advertising campaign is calling on all Australians to choose safety when buying a new vehicle.
The series of campaign advertisements are being rolled out to remind Australian mums, dads, boyfriends, girlfriends, grandparents and neighbours to stop, think about and check the ANCAP (Australasian New Car Assessment Program) safety rating of their car or that of a family member, loved one or friend.
“There are many in the community that are aware of ANCAP safety ratings – what they are and where to look for them. There are however those that aren’t as familiar, nor have vehicle purchasing decisions front-of-mind,” said ANCAP chief executive officer Carla Hoorweg.
“We know from our research that in some households the decision-making around which car they should buy is based on brand familiarity, or in many cases, left to the ‘other half’ in the relationship that ‘knows more about cars’,” she said.
“For some, the only decision they need to make when looking to buy a new car is the colour it should be.
“With this new campaign we want to reach people at important life stages. Having their first baby, caring for their first grandchild, buying their first EV or heading out on a first date.
“These stages in peoples’ lives are important milestones, and ones where safety really should be frontof-mind.
“The trigger for change during these periods is heightened, and present the perfect opportunity for safety to be injected into the conversation.”
The campaign will air across free-TV and broadcast streaming services, social media, and in print.
“So whether you’re getting picked up for a first date, about to have your first baby, babysitting your first grandchild or taking the leap and purchasing an EV – make sure you pause and ask yourself … ‘What’s its ANCAP safety rating?’
“The choices you make are important.”
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Help and hope for families and friends of alcoholics. If someone in your family has a drinking problem, you can often see what it is doing to them, but can you see what it is doing to you?
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| Isabella Guzman Gonzalez
TWENTY go-kart drivers from the Cairns Kart Racing Club visited the Mako Track in Mareeba last weekend to hold their first races of the year and put the track that will host the 2025 Queensland State titles to the test.
Although the Cairns Kart Racing Club usually runs at the Edmonton Speedway, as hosts of the state titles, they decided to move the event to a bigger and more suitable venue at the Mako Track in Mareeba.
After postponing their first meeting of the year due to the incessant rains in early February, the club was finally able to meet on the weekend and race the track as preparation for the championship taking place from July 4 to 6.
The next meeting is on April 15 at the Mako Track and they’re encouraging more people to attend.
“We do about seven to eight meetings a year from February to early November,” said Cairns Kart Racing Club committee member Sebastian Di Salvo.
“This year we’re holding the state titles up in Mareeba because the track in Edmonton is too small to host the state titles, so we’re holding it up in Mako Track and we’ll continue to hold our meetings there.
“After the state titles we’re probably going to use both facilities – Edmonton and Mareeba.
“For the state titles we could get up to 200 competitors so we’re excited to have Mako Track to host the event.”
Mr Di Salvo encouraged more people to attend the meetings and join the club and for current members to get their first races of the year in and test Mako Track ahead of the state titles.
“Just over 20 drivers entered our first meet of the year with a few drivers coming up from Townsville to get some laps on the track before the state titles,” he said.
“We have a bit of a slow start to the year because of the weather. We usually get about 40 people in our meetings but with the heat at the start of the year that number goes down to approximately 20.
“These meetings are critical to prepare for the state titles, some people even come from Townsville and North Queensland so they can set up the go kart for this specific track.
“You get to get a feel of the track, so when state titles come you know what to expect and what set up you need.
“For people interested in joining the club I recommend you attend the meetings, you can watch and you can come talk to the members, at the beginning of the meetings we usually hold a come and try where more experienced drivers lend the go karts for newcomers to try.”
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GORDONVALE BOWLS
March 13. Championship Fours. J Baird, B Mason, S Rowe, D Quinn def. M Girardi, B Hill, L Uhrenholt, E Atkinson. Social Day. Winners: J Baird, B Mason, S Rowe, D Quinn. R/U: C Morris, L Backhouse, L Ceely.
Wednesday, March 12. Overall Winners: C Lord, R Taggart, M Colmer. Game 1. Winners: M Boghero, M Bucklar, M O’Halloran. Game 2. Winners: S Mc Quade, M Capper, G Cann. Thursday,
Thursday, March 13. Thursday Bowls. Winners: D Smith, B Walters, J Jackson. R/U: C Jarrad, W Petrolous, G Frizzo. Sunday, March 16. Bowls Club Championships. Juniors. Winner: W Sonter. R/U: B Burns. Seniors Triples. Winners: A Quinn, G Frizzo, R Moody. R/U: B Protheroe, V Black, M Greenwood. BROTHERS EDMONTON BOWLS
WEST CAIRNS MEN’S BOWLS
Tuesday, March 11. Winners: Richo, Rick Radinga, Larry Mills. R/U: Trevor Mitchell, Tito Srhoj, Mario
Mikota. Thursday, March 13. Best on day: Richard Van Hoff, Russell Camp, Glen Mills. Friday, March 14. Friday night Scroungers. Winner: Mal Taylor. R/U: Irene Crampton. Sunday, March 16. Sunday morning. Winners: Greg Stanley, Neil Mallyon. R/U: Pat Pue, Mal Taylor.
MARLIN COAST BOWLS
Tuesday, March 11. Tuesday morning bowls. Winners: Neil, Laurie. R/U: Di, Wayne. Tues-
day afternoon Men’s triples. Winners: D Parnell, G Smith, E Blythe. R/U: John, Howard, Denis. Tuesday night bowls. Winners: Hans, Danny, Esther, Deb, Brian, Sisca, Chris. Wednesday, March 12. Wednesday mixed bowls. Winners: J Young, L Kenshole, V Still. R/U: H McWhirter, O Morley, J Baumann.
Thursday, March13. Thursday mixed self-selected triples. Winners: Richard, A Tymms, P Hamilton. R/U: S
Bettess, C Hughes, J Gillman. Saturday, March 15. Saturday morning Scroungers. Winner: No winners. R/U: No winners. Club Championships. Men’s Fours. D Spicer, A Clarke, D Smith, D Lawton def. B Wright, E Blythe, R Lloyd, N Robson 22-15. Men’s Classic. Winners: B Moore, L Braggins, K Burley, M McTaggart. 2nd: E Blythe, R Robson, R Lloyd, S Porter. 3rd: B O’Connor, G Midson, J Parker, W Petrohilos.
| Nick Dalton
GIRLS’ cricket in Cairns has hit a major six thanks to Queensland Country Bank’s ‘Good for Good’ community grants program.
The Mulgrave Combined Cricket Association is one of 15 not-for-profit organisations across the state that has received funding that will focus on girls’ participation in cricket.
The association’s junior club vice-president, Michelle Garner, said the grant was a major boost for the club, which focused on increasing female participation.
“The grant we’ve received will assist with equipment, uniforms and transport for junior female cricketers based in Yarrabah – allowing them to join our club regularly,” she said. “We currently have 26 girls playing here at the club, helping us create important and needed pathways and opportunities for these cricketers in the wider region.”
Coach Suzanne Smith said the grant had already helped send four girls from Yarrabah away with the Cricket Far North under-13 girls representative team.
“One of these girls, Chantel Gordon, also represented Queensland at the national U12 schools championships in Adelaide,” she said.
Queensland Country Bank’s community program has been running since 2005 and has injected $3 million back into Queensland, with grants focused on making a practical difference in communities. This year, 15 recipients received grants to a total of $150,000.
Bank chief executive officer Aaron Newman said including the Mulgrave Combined Cricket Association in the program meant supporting North Queensland and aligned with working with Queensland Cricket as the new principal partner of Brisbane Heat for the next three years.
“We have a strong focus on local communities and investing in grassroots cricket, and our support here in Cairns means more girls in North Queensland will have the opportunity to play cricket,” he said.
“Our support means our young North Queensland girls can emulate players like the Australian captain Alyssa Healy and Queenslanders Holly Ferling, Haidee Birkett and Kyrna Crump.”
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| Isabella Guzman Gonzalez
NORTHERN Pride have lost their first match of the Hostplus Cup against the Tweed Seagulls 20-16 but coach Russ Aitken said they’re hoping to gain momentum and take the win against the Townsville Blackhawks tomorrow.
The Hostplus Cup is finally on its way and Northern Pride has already met its first obstacle after losing a tight match against the Tweed Seagulls at home under very wet conditions.
Despite not being the start to the season they were expecting, Mr Aitken said there were strengths to highlight in last week’s match and that with more polishing he expected better results tomorrow.
“The weather conditions are no excuse because it’s the same for both teams,” he said.
“We missed the jump, we weren’t prepared to do the tough work early and deal with the physicality of the game that there was always going to be in the rain, so we missed the job there and took too long to get going.
“However, the fight and the effort of our boys was good and that was never in doubt, we just didn’t put or effort into the right places in the first half and when
we did in the second half we looked a good team.
“I was happy with the second half performance and the fact that when we played our footy we looked strong but that doesn’t matter if it only goes for 40 minutes, we have to make sure that we put an 80-minute performance this week.”
Tomorrow Pride is taking on the Blackhawks, who come from a victory 27-20 against the Mackay Cutters, on their homeground in Townsville.
Mr Aitken says the team is going to have to establish dominance from the get-go in the match against a Blackhawks team that’s riding the high from their first win.
“We need to work on our start, that’s the priority, putting 80 minutes of our footy together,” he said.
“It’s also going to be another wet weekend which brings the game more into the middle, so it’s harder to break down teams on the edges, and it’s more physical, there’s more rain this week so I anticipate more of the same.
“We’ve got a few key things we want to work on but we have to start fast, Townsville is going to be up for the physical battle and they’ve got plenty of experience all across the park so they’re a smart team, we need to be up to the physical battle early.”
Dear Leichhardt Community,
For over 26 years, it has been the greatest privilege of my life to serve as your Federal Member for Leichhardt. From Cairns to the Cape and across the Torres Strait, I have dedicated myself to fighting for our region, securing record levels of investment, and delivering real results for our communities.
Throughout my tenure, I have worked tirelessly to ensure Far North Queensland receives the funding and infrastructure it deserves. I am proud to say that over my career, through persistence and strong advocacy, I have directly helped secure over $15.8 billion in funding for our region, including:
• $535 million for road projects across Leichhardt, ensuring safer and more efficient transport links for locals and visitors alike.
• $1.7 billion for major highways, including the Bruce Highway, Captain Cook Highway, and the Peninsula Development Road, opening up opportunities for economic growth, tourism, and better connectivity for remote communities.
• $10 billion for the Northern Australia Cyclone Reinsurance Pool, ensuring that families and businesses in cycloneprone areas are no longer crippled by skyrocketing insurance premiums.
• $3.6 billion in funding for vital local projects, from health and education to tourism, community infrastructure, and economic development.
These investments have been transformational, and they have only been possible because of a strong, committed Coalition government that understands and delivers for regional Queensland.
However, I am deeply concerned about the direction our country is heading under the current Labor government. Economic conditions have deteriorated, cost-of-living pressures are soaring, and businesses are struggling to survive. Northern Australia, in particular, has been neglected—Labor simply does not understand or prioritise our region’s needs.
Jeremy Neal, the LNP’s candidate for Leichhardt will continue to fight for our community. Jeremy is a hardworking, dedicated local, a paramedic by trade who has a passion for our region and will stand up for Far North Queensland and ensure we has a strong voice in Canberra.
With a Peter Dutton-led Coalition government, we can get Australia back on track—restoring economic stability, easing cost-of-living pressures, and delivering the policies that our country needs now more than ever.
As I prepare to step away from public life, I want to express my deepest gratitude to you—the people of Leichhardt. Your support, trust, and friendship have meant everything to me. Together, we have achieved so much, and I will always be proud of what we have built.
Thank you to my family, my incredible staff, and every single person who has been part of this journey. It has been the honour of a lifetime to serve you.
continue the great work we’ve started.
Best regards,
The Hon Warren Entsch MP
I can’t wait to see what is next in store for the future of our region, and with Jeremy Neal and the LNP, I’m sure we can
