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FOUR hundred agile wallabies will finally be able to roam free in a new safe habitat, thanks to The Agile Project (TAP) which has obtained all the necessary approvals and equipment to begin relocating them from Cairns’ Northern Beaches.

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CAIRNS TIDE TIMES LOW: 4.33 LOW: 16.40 HIGH: 11.45 HIGH: 22.25

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MIN:23 MAX:30 CAIRNS TIDE TIMES LOW: 5.36 LOW: 17.45 HIGH: 12.16 HIGH: 23.30

MIN:23 MAX:31 CAIRNS TIDE TIMES LOW: 6.24 LOW: 18.31 HIGH: 12.42 HIGH: N/A

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MIN:24 MAX:31 CAIRNS TIDE TIMES LOW: 0.19 LOW: 13.09 HIGH: 7.04 HIGH: 19.12

MIN:23 MAX:31 CAIRNS TIDE TIMES LOW: 1.00 LOW: 13.38 HIGH: 7.39 HIGH: 19.46

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MIN:23 MAX:31 CAIRNS TIDE TIMES LOW: 1.34 LOW: 14.05 HIGH: 8.09 HIGH: 20.16

INNISFAIL 7 DAY WEATHER FORECAST AND TIDE TIMES MIN:21 MAX:27 INNISFAIL TIDE TIMES LOW: 3.41 LOW: 16.21 HIGH: 9.41 HIGH: 21.42

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MIN:21 MAX:28 INNISFAIL TIDE TIMES LOW: 4.09 LOW: 16.44 HIGH: 10.05 HIGH: 22.11

INNISFAIL TIDE TIMES LOW: 4.35 LOW: 17.07 HIGH: 10.26 HIGH: 22.40

MIN:22 MAX:30 INNISFAIL TIDE TIMES LOW: 4.59 LOW: 17.27 HIGH: 10.45 HIGH: 23.11

MIN:23 MAX:30 INNISFAIL TIDE TIMES LOW: 5.25 LOW: 17.48 HIGH: 10.58 HIGH: 23.46

MIN:23 MAX:28 INNISFAIL TIDE TIMES LOW: 5.54 LOW: 18.10 HIGH: 11.00 HIGH: N/A

MIN:23 MAX:30 INNISFAIL TIDE TIMES LOW: 0.39 LOW: 8.38 HIGH: 6.36 HIGH: 16.36

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PORT DOUGLAS TIDE TIMES LOW: 3.21 LOW: 15.51 HIGH: 9.38 HIGH: 9.45

PORT DOUGLAS TIDE TIMES LOW: 3.47 LOW: 16.16 HIGH: 9.59 HIGH: 20.13

PORT DOUGLAS TIDE TIMES LOW: 4.13 LOW: 16.37 HIGH: 10.15 HIGH: 20.42

PORT DOUGLAS TIDE TIMES LOW: 4.37 HIGH: 18.58 HIGH: 10.26 LOW: 23.15

PORT DOUGLAS TIDE TIMES LOW: 5.06 LOW: 17.22 HIGH: 10.28 HIGH: N/A

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NICOLE GIBSON LOCALS have the power to propel the region’s economy forward simply by buying local as it is revealed fresh fruit, vegetables and meat accounted for more than 50 percent of the weekly grocery bill.

Research released by Canstar Blue late last year revealed the average weekly grocery spend for a household of four was $181.

Analysis of further recent research, by Budget Direct, showed meat accounted 27 percent of groceries purchased with vegetables and fruit coming in at 14 percent and 11 percent respectively.

In dollar terms, this equals just under $90 per week that experts say has a multiplier effect on the regional economy when spent with local businesses instead of multi-national companies like Woolworths and Coles.

Leading local economist Bill Cummings said buying local impacts the region’s economy more than buying from outside the area.

“It is absolutely obvious, purchases from local suppliers will have a larger impact on the economy than if goods and services are directly imported,” Mr Cummings said.

“When goods are purchased locally, not only is there a direct impact, a “flowon” or “multiplier” effect occurs as local employees and the business owners spend their incomes.”

Mr Cummings said when local businesses buy from each other the impact is further increased through jobs creation and the attraction of services and infrastructure.

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“The local business will also purchase inputs and the degree to which they are purchased locally will set up a supply chain impact throughout the economy,” he said.

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other benefit Mr Cummings said, helping to steel the region against metropolitan competition.

“Buy local” in many fields means important skills are retained and improved to compete against competition from metropolitan areas.” he said.

Jonsson’s Farm Market owners Warren and Gail Jonnson see the benefits of the “buy local” movement first hand in their business which employs around 65 people at its Stratford and Earlville locations.

The business also has a local supplier list in the hundreds including farmers and producers of local goods like jams, chocolates, sauces and ice-cream.

Mr Jonsson said choosing to buy locally instead of purchasing from a national chain had economic benefits beyond just supporting one business.

“My accountant tells me that for every dollar that’s spent through our business generally gets turned over nine times in the local area,” Mr Jonsson said.

However, the benefits to the consumer weren’t purely economic, Mr Jonsson said, with many locals not realising the effects of food transport on their products.

“Being a producer I knew first-hand how much produce went to Southern markets, markets in Brisbane, and came back to North Queensland,” he said.

“Obviously, the quality is not as good because the shelf life isn’t as long and because it’s been transported. Generally, the quality’s not as good either because of damage in transport.”

Mr Jonsson said local produce was “definitely fresher

“Typically, models of the local economy indicate that for every one direct job, there will be at least one extra indirect job created and often more.

“The growth of Cairns, over time, has made it viable to have university level education facilities. The growth of number of vessels and aircraft based in the region has made a great deal of maintenance and support activity viable.”

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Jonsson’s Farm Market left to right: Butchery Manager Tui Crawford, Grocery Supervisor Belinda McMillan and Fruit and Vegetable Supervisor Joseph Lee.

AFTER safety concerns were raised by residents during a regular community catch-up with Cr Brett Moller, Cairns Regional Council has installed new directional decals to several bridges in Division 1.

Safety arrows have been installed to the Russell River and Lennon Creek bridges on Bramston Beach road and the Alice Creek bridge on Cartwright Road for improved road safety for road users.

Division 1 Councillor Brett Moller said the matter was raised with him by a community member in a recent ‘Councillor Chat’ session at Mirriwinni and he arranged for an inspection where a safety issue was identified, and the matter addressed.

“This is the value of grass roots feedback by being out and about in your community” commented Cr Moller.

Free Playgroup Extended THOUSANDS more Queensland families with children under one will have access to free Playgroup, with the Queensland Government extending its free Playgroup campaign.

Education Minister Grace Grace today announced that the successful Play Stars initiative would continue for another three years, providing additional support for up to 10,000 Playgroup families.

“They also support young parents and carers to build social networks and share experiences.

“This was particularly important throughout 2020, when Playgroup Queensland offered Playgroup at Home activities to minimise isolation for parents and carers and children.

Ms Grace announced the extension today, during National Playgroup Week 2021 where she joined playgroup families and Playgroup Queensland staff at Parliament House.

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A safe and happy Easter for all ON the day that I sat to write this Easter Message (a few weeks before Easter!) I heard on ABC radio’s Soul Search a discussion with a Brisbane theologian, Ben Myers, who has written The Apostles’ Creed, A Guide to the Ancient Catechism (Christian Essentials Series).

This is the earliest of all Christian Statements of Faith.

There is though a tradition that each of its twelve (12) articles were composed, one each, by each of the twelve (12) Apostles. Hence the obvious awkward question ‘Which one did Judas write?’ So much for some pious traditions!

Then there is that awkward phrase: He descended into hell!

For this (see Ephesian 4/9-12, 1 Peter 3/18-19). See also, very helpfully, 631-637 Catechism of the Catholic Church.

The Apostles’ Creed was the original Baptism formulae common to all the early Christian communities – both East and West. It may well pre-date the writing of any parts of the New Testament.

The interesting point was made that The Apostle’s Creed itself became the very touchstone of orthodox Catholic Faith.

Indeed it became the very test for what writings would be included in the Canon of the New Testament as the authentic Christian Scriptures.

It was on this basis that some odd quite early writings – such as the (Gnostic) Gospel attributed to St Thomas were excluded.

The Apostles’ Creed proclaims a universal and an all-inclusive Faith: I believe in God, the Father almighty, creator of heaven and earth.

It also proclaims an Easter Hope-Filled Faith.

He suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died, and was buried.

He descended into hell.

On the third day he rose again.

He ascended into heaven So each one of us can affirm that: I believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy catholic Church, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and the life everlasting.

Amen.

I WANT to reach out to the Cairns community and wish everyone a safe and happy Easter.

It was just over one year ago that the magnitude of the coronavirus pandemic and its impacts on our community first became apparent as widespread lockdowns commenced.

I am proud of how our community has banded together during this challenging time and I am confident we will continue to support each other as we move back to normality.

This Easter long weekend brings the chance to refresh and recharge.

This is a time spent with family and friends, traditionally an opportunity for many people to pitch a tent and enjoy some camping, get outdoors for gardening, walking and cycling and of course, indulge in fabulous food.

No matter your background or religion, I hope everyone embraces the spirit of Easter.

Bob Manning Mayor, Cairns Regional Council

Yours truly in Christ

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The Agile Project relocation volunteers Joel Groberg, Holly Jay, Rachel Blok and Steve Jackson, with sponsors Justin Kelly, Darren Halpin The Agile Project founder Shai Ager, Member for Leichhardt Warren Entsch and Division Nine councillor Brett Olds

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TANYA MURPHY FOUR hundred agile wallabies will finally be able to roam free in a new safe habitat, thanks to The Agile Project (TAP) which has obtained all the necessary approvals and equipment to begin relocating them from Cairns’ Northern Beaches.

Relocation will begin this month thanks to a group of local businesses who have provided a specially fitted out van to transport the wallabies in a method designed to cause minimal stress to the animals.

The project began four years ago when local ecologist Shai Ager saw that development was encroaching on the wallabies’ habitat and confining them into local sports fields, sides of roads and suburban backyards.

“I am personally beaming with excitement as this is a dream of mine and something we’ve been working hard on for four years,” said Ms Ager.

“In the past two years, more than 1000 wallabies have been killed due to car strikes, dog attacks and other unknown causes. This is not only a major concern for our precious wildlife but also our community.

“This wallaby relocation is going to be the largest Macropod Relocation Australia

has ever seen and could change the way our country deals with wildlife and human conflict.

“The Agile Project hopes to set a precedent that relocation is an option and should be considered before culling.”

TAP was granted a Damage Mitigation Permit to relocate 400 wallabies, after winning a court case against the the Queensland Government through the Queensland and Civil Administrative Tribunal (QCAT).

According to Ms Ager, it was previously argued that relocation was too stressful for wildlife, but TAP developed a method which causes minimal stress to the animals.

The animals will be lured into self-closing soft cage traps baited with food, and volunteers who are experienced in handling wallabies will move them in silence to minimise stress.

“We individually take them out of the traps and put them in shade-cloth bags, which are very well ventilated but dark enough that they can’t see out, and then we hang the bags up in the van,” said Ms Ager.

“We’ve tested this method and it was a massive success. The first wallaby that we relocated, was perfectly calm when

released, and stopped to look back at us as if to say ‘thank you!’ then continued to happily hop away.”

Under the approval, only ten wallabies can be moved per day, and only when the weather conditions permit, so it is expected to take around two months for volunteers to relocate the 400 wallabies.

“TAP was very fortunate to secure two perfect locations for the wallabies, one north of Cairns and one south, each within about an hour’s drive,” said Ms Ager.

“Both are on private property, far away from roads and surrounded by national park which means they will never be developed.”

There are actually more than 750 wallabies living in the Northern Beaches but the Department of Environment and Science (DES) has given approval for 400 to be moved initially.

“After the 400 are moved, we’ll do another ecological assessment of those remaining in the Northern Beaches, to see how breeding is going, and see how many road deaths there still are,” said Ms Ager.

“We’re also working really well with council who have put in more than $100,000 of fencing to stop the wallabies going onto roads and sporting fields, and

vegetation management, to stop them crossing the road to get to grass.”

Ms Ager thanked the huge array of volunteers, organisations and businesses who contributed to making the project a success.

The van was provided by Halpin Partners Accountants, The Palms, James Home Services Australia and Coral Coast Financial Services.

The cloth bags were made by prisoners at Lotus Glen Correctional Centre, and the van was fitted out by the Marlin Coast Men’s Shed.

Cairns Regional Council, Bluewater Development, Member for Barron River Craig Crawford, and various other anonymous donors also donated towards the relocation costs.

Ms Ager also thanked Division Nine Councillor Brett Olds and Federal Member Warren Entch who assisted the project in many ways including appearing as key witnesses for The Agile Project in court.

Veterinarians from My Pet Hub in Brinsmead and Balaclava Vets in Redlynch will be voluntarily assisting the TAP team in the relocation.

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5 T H I N G S TO D O I N F N Q OV E R E A S T E R If you’re not dashing out to the reef or off on a camping adventure here are some greatways to spend Easter.

in FNQ The current outbreak of COVID-19 hasn’t dashed FNQ’s Easter spirit with traders wanting locals to know there’s still plenty of things to see and do around the region this weekend.

Twelve months on, COVID-19 has again overshadowed Easter, dashing plans for many. However, Il Forno Palm Cove owner Luca Perva wants locals looking for things to do over the long weekend to know that FNQ restaurants and venues are open for business with COVID safe measures in place.

“We’ve had twelve months

experience with this and it’s important that people don’t overreact in terms of being scared and cancelling everything, because there are a lot of measures in place to prevent the spread of the virus,” Mr Perva said.

The Prawn Star Freshwater Festival is also back with organisers intent on delivering a COVID safe family event to kick off the long weekend.

SATURDAY The annual Kuranda Rocks Easter Festival kicks off at 10am Saturday with their Great Easter Quest, Junk Parade, egg and spoon races and entertainment into the night.

Bluey’s Big Play - the brand new theatrical adaptation of the Emmy® award-winning children’s television series is on at CPAC Theatre.

SUNDAY Nikki the Clown at Trinity Beach Tavern. Enjoy Easter Sunday lunch with the kids from 12pm. Adults can relax as Nikki delights the kids with her face painting talents.

Revel in Rockabilly at Palm Cove Tavern. Get Rockin’ n Rollin’ with That Rockabilly Guy performing from 1pm.

Overnight Gong Bath. Join FNQ Oriental Healing Centre for this unique event which includes sound meditation, vibrational healing, ceremony and connection with five gongs and 33 Tibetan singing bowls.

Easter in FNQ Vox Pops Spending time with family and friends tops the list of what FNQers get up to over Easter.

Starting at 5.30pm tonight at the Freshwater Tennis Precinct the festival has loads of activities and entertainment for the entire family.

“We have everything in place to deliver a COVID safe event including a more spacious food area with ample seating and space,” said Event Organiser, Kane Brown.

Easter Bunny from Bunny Heights “Easter is about waking up and finding lots of Easter eggs to eat. I like to share with my friends and family. I will be out and about visiting family and friends. Wishing you all a very happy Easter.”

Michael Wicks from Wonga Beach “We normally stay home and have a few friends around.

I’ve got all four days off so I think that’s what we’ll be doing if everything goes to plan.”

Gerard Sciacca from Bentley Park “I’m spending it with my family and my wife. We’re off to Babinda where my parents are.”

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“We normally catch up with family and friends and I usually go to Victoria to see my dad, but we won’t be this year. It will be nice just to stay home and have a rest after the busy season - nice brekkie, bacon, an extra few chocolates and eggs and Easter egg hunt, that sort of thing. The kids are going camping.”

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Dragon Fun these Holidays CHINESE New Year celebrations will continue on at Cairns Museum with the sights and sounds of the annual event the inspiration for the April school holiday program.

Cairns Museum manager Suzanne Gibson said there were some great affordable activities for children as young as five, right up to teenagers with specialised Chinese inspired art workshops.

“Kids will be able to bring the dragons of their imagination to life through mask and puppet, drum and lantern making workshops over the course of the two-week holiday program,” she said.

“The team led by Children’s Program Leader Belinda Martin have really enjoyed creating another engaging school holiday program based around the current temporary exhibition, Lions and Dragons: The sights and sounds of Chinese New Year.”

On Saturday April 10 and 17, Cairns Museum will also host Chinese-inspired art workshops for children over eight years.

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Cairns Council supports small business

Rounding out the program, is the colouring-in competition and Chinese lion scavenger hunt, which are available daily from Monday to Saturday.

CAIRNS Regional Council has cemented its support for local small businesses by becoming the seventh council in Queensland to sign the Small Business Friendly Councils charter.

Mayor Bob Manning said it was more important than ever for Council to demonstrate its support for small businesses.

“Small businesses make up about 97 per cent of all businesses in Cairns, they are the lifeblood of our city, which is why it is so important that we provide them support, especially at this time,” he said.

The Small Business Friendly Councils (SBFC) initiative was established by the State Government to recognise and support local councils that are actively supporting small businesses in their area.

It recognises a commitment by councils to be mindful of small businesses, their issues and priorities when making decisions for the local community.

Queensland Small Business Commissioner, Maree Adshead last week co-signed the SBFC charter with Cr Manning and Cairns Chamber of Commerce President Sally Mlikota and CEO Patricia O’Neill.

Ms Adshead said it was pleasing the Council has committed to engage, promote and support the small businesses within their region.

If your child is aged nine and over and an audio tour is more their interest, they can virtually join Pip, Caden and Jessie, who bring the Museum to life using their own device (BYO headphones).

All workshops are free with entry, but require a $5 contribution to cover material costs for existing annual pass holders and members.

Bookings are essential as places are limited.

For more information on admission costs and the school holiday program, visit the Museum website now at www.cairnsmuseum.org.au or phone 4051 5582 or email info@cairnsmuseum.org.au.

Cairns Museum is in the School of Arts Building on the corner of Lake and Shields streets in the city. Social distancing, sanitising and other Covid-safe requirements are in place.

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Rather walk and talk to Jim than go to gym

G’DAY Tropicairnsians, Here is a topic close to my heart (and huge belly) and one that may resonate with you.

To get some good healthy exercise does not mean sweating your guts out at a gym. Really, when you go to these places, they stink of unimaginable smells like dirty old jocks and socks, mouldy wet towels and two-hundred-year-old mixed grossed out sweat that even a pack of wet wild dogs would run from.

Now who has not been cuddly shamed, and been pressured to make that absurd New Year’s resolution to lose weight, get fit, stop smoking, and cut back on the drink?

Many years ago, I had a knock on the door, not from the ‘sky-pilots’ but from people

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working for the local gym.

This male and female ‘beautiful people’ team knew their sales and as quick as a roo-tail whip I had stupidly signed up for a membership.

It all started well enough, but the novelty soon wore off and the realization that I had a yearlong contract obliging me to 52 weeks of sweat, grunting and a slightly lighter bank-balance.

I’m a bit like a right vicious mongrel dog when it comes situations of conned contracts, so my contract was soon cancelled. The fact that I felt conned was bad enough but the worst part is the “I told you so” that comes from your partner.

But on the bright side I have been off the ciggies since December 2015 and cut back big time on the booze to an average 4 drinks a month (mainly because I don’t have time to spend standing around drinking).

All is not lost as being careful not to dislodge to much red suit belly, I have taken to having long walks as my new exercise, yes walking is recommended

by every doctor that this fella has met.

My favourite place to walk and talk is Cairns City and the Esplanade. So every chance that this weird one gets to paint

the beard, put on a Hawaiian shirt, lairy hat, flip flops and off I go to giggle at all those fitness freaks on the exercise centres along the board walk.

Yes, you can spend some

serious coin on gyms, or you can be smart and walk, talk and smile with the rest of us wiser and older vertical survivors.

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THE refurbished Mission Beach library is set to reopen to the public with a grand reopening event chock-a-block with fun activities.

Division three Councillor and Community and Culture portfolio holder Councillor Trudy Tschui said the upgrades will enhance the library experience for patrons, and will provide a modernised, multi-use library space that will be an asset to the Mission Beach area.

“To celebrate the end of refurbishment, Council has organised a great event filled with activities to encourage residents to come down and check out the new space.

“The event is being held Saturday April 17 from 9am until 12pm.

Some of the activities on offer include a free sausage sizzle, badge making, art, story time sessions and other entertainment. We will also have WI-FI and computer facilities available, so there is something on offer for everyone,” Councillor Tschui said. ““The upgrade will provide real benefits to local residents by providing a welcoming, attractive space for people of all ages to enjoy.”

The Mission Beach Library Upgrade is part of Council’s plan to provide infrastructure that meets current and future needs while also providing access to enhanced education and learning.

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SWAP AND SAVE A JOB

SUPPORT LOCAL As a new reader of this paper I find it necessary to add my total disgust at an Australian company gouging the Australian people of their hard earned dollars. Now in Cairns we have unemployed people who have relied on Job Keeper now without work and yet a major company like Harvey Norman can receive $22M in job keeper despite massive profits and not return to the taxpayer. I was going to mention this to the Harvey Norman/Cairns Post or the Harvey Norman/John Mckenzie talk back show but alas. I urge all people to boycott Harvey Norman. Just think about it.

If there is one thing positive that has come from COVID is the heightened awareness of just how important it is to support our local community.

For the past 12 months we have personally experienced or witnessed extreme hardship caused by business contraction, redundancies, or closures.

The spotlight should always be upon how we as consumers can build a stronger more dynamic society. The figures currently for on-line shopping are stagging. It has been reported recently a massive 300% increase in

STEVE, Westcourt

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cery and food bill is spent on meat, fruit and vegetables.

U3A Debate over climate change and COVID-19 have been dividing communities all over the world. How do we sort fact from fiction? How do we avoid making the wrong decisions, especially when the the stakes are so high?

The wrong decisions are deadly when it’s COVID-19 and could be even more catastrophic when we ignore the facts around climate change.

The only safe way to make safe decisions is to listen to the experts. The scientists and the doctors. Everyone can have an opinion but when it comes to life and death decisions listen to the climate scientists and the medical professionals.

When in doubt go to the scientific institutions such as the Australian Academy of Science, the Australian Medical Association or the World Health Organisation. Find out what the scientific consensus is. Experts that have spent a lifetime studying their field.

Forget about conspiracy theories, always get your news and information from reliable sources. If you’re aged over 50 come to the University of the Third Age (U3A) Cairns. Discussion on these and many other issues are discussed every Friday at our current affairs class.

With over 100,000 households in Cairns, imagine if we

JOHN, Mooroobool

e-commerce since the start of COVID. Whilst this is not surprising, given the lock-downs and inability to travel to some destinations where we may wish to shop, e-commerce has be a salvation to the restricted consumer.

However, now that restrictions are being lifted and a degree of normalcy returns to our weeks, we can all start to review what can be done to create a strong community and economy here in the north.

Figures reveal that approximately 50% of our weekly gro-

spent just a portion of our weekly shop at a local butcher, fish monger, or fruit and vegetable store. If the amount we spent as a family each week was a little as $50, the net result would be half a million dollars each week tipping into our local economy, supporting farmers, fishermen and small independent businesses.

Its time to ‘swap and save a job’. Swap where we buy some items, and swap who we support. It’s time to sup-

FARM WORKERS WANTED Some people fallen on hard times recently due to covid business changes need to change their attitudes. Farmers need labourers. Get off your poor bugger me couches and get to work. I’ve had many position descriptions and will probably have more. I’ve grown up poor in some peoples’ eyes.

But I am a survivor. And yes I have done farm work. It is a great experience if you have the right mindset. The government could help by supplying demountable accommodation on farms for those in need. The rent could go back to the government. It doesn’t’ have to be difficult.

NICOLE, Mena Creek

Farmers and independent businesses all believe in the local community, they commit to the local community, employing locals and show confidence in our community.

Local farmers and independent businesses put their money on the line, they invest and grow our community, now is the time to start to tip back and if you can, SWAP AND YOU CAN SAVE A JOB. Peter McCullagh Editor

LIBERAL TROLLING Wow eh! A Liberal minister ‘done’ for trolling women on-line and ‘scumos’ reaction just an apology. After all that ‘crying and blubbering’ (less than a week ago) about fixing all the toxic gender gutter trash on capitol hill “for my girls, for my wife, etc etc because they are my life,” and you’re still protecting your ‘boys club on the hill.’ Lied to your family already. You guys really are the lowest. Shame shame. As long as the ‘boys’ are protected eh?!

P.S(just a tip) (if your wife does your cooking, you may need to hire a food taster) hahaha Thank u.

NOEL, Cairns COVID IMMUNISATION Hey Chris from Mossman. If you have the “Jab” what’s your problem with those that don’t, you will be immune.....won’t you?

N CAIN, Innisfail CLIMATE CHANGE It is disappointing that you give an editorial to a human-induced climate change denier in the interests of so-called ‘balance’. This is a false equivalence when the science is so overwhelming and the energy transition so clearly underway. Are you going to give an editorial next week to someone from the smoking lobby saying cigarettes aren’t really so bad after all!

MATT, North Cairns Norman Whitney is correct. The climate has always fluctuated but never at the speed we see today. Climate change is now progressing 30 times faster than any time during the last 2.6 million years and 170 times faster than over the last 7,000 years, due to human activity. That is a scientific fact that Mr Whitney avoids.

BRIDGET, Manunda I love a sunburnt country, a land of sweeping plains, of rugged mountain ranges, of drought and flooding rains.

Gee extremes in weather conditions existed well before some half wit decided to create a job for himself by scaring us all with this climate change boogie man.

NOBBY, Earlville

port local farmers and independent businesses, if we do, we can save a job.

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In coming months our 93 state MPs will be asked to consider a law to introduce voluntary assisted dying (VAD) in Queensland.

VAD laws have just been passed in Tasmania and have previously been passed by the parliaments of Victoria and Western Australia and a Bill has been introduced in South Australia.

The Queensland Government is set to receive a draft VAD law from the Queensland Law Reform Commission on 10 May which will then be sent to State Parliament for further scrutiny by the Health Committee before being debated later this year.

Dying With Dignity Queensland is working with other organisations and individuals to impress upon all of our 93 MPs the need to pass a VAD law to give better end-of-life choices to terminally ill people or those with neurodegenerative conditions.

But we need all 93 of them to know that their constituents want a VAD law.

That’s why I am urging anyone who supports better end-of-life choices through a VAD law to join or become a supporter of Dying With Dignity Queensland and help deliver this much-needed law reform.

It will give terminally ill people or those dying from a neurological condition the completely voluntary choice to seek access to a regulated system of voluntary assisted dying so that they do not endure unnecessary and intolerable suffering.

Voluntary assisted dying will not result in a single extra death but it will mean a lot less suffering.

If anyone wants to support our fight I urge them to visit www.dwdq.org.au or phone 1300 733 818.

JOS HALL, President Dying With Dignity QLD

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Gazza’s

Gossip

Look up, you could be missing a FAB world out there MOBILE Phones are a very useful tool in many ways…. texting, emails, photos, paying online bills, EFTPOS transactions, plus video calls and the good old fashioned normal phone call. There are many useful Apps for work and home.… your phone can even become be a spirit level.

The likes of Apple who manufacture iPhones and Samsung, who are well and truly in bed with Google, want to rule the world…… and some day they probably will. They control what we do with our phones and should we lose our Apple or Google password, this expensive

device, on which our whole life depends, will become a very stylish glass frisbee…. never mind the 4000 irreplaceable photos lost.

Other than making sure our passwords are inscribed on a tablet of stone, we can’t really control the direction the communications industry is taking us.

We can, however, stop these machines from completely controlling our lives… and that is to simply put them down, look upwards and appreciate the paradise in which we live.

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cause we live in one of the most idyllic locations on the planet. But in amongst my gasps for oxygen, it’s not difficult to spot the many individuals looking down at their slabs of glass.

Firstly, there’s the fact that your head weighs about same amount as a watermelon and certainly won’t help your spine.

But come on guys………

Mountain bikers video calling, power walkers Facebooking, dog walkers texting, push chair pushers googling instead of conversing with their young passenger, even golfers duffing their shot because the device in their pocket just vibrated.

Most are oblivious to their beautiful surroundings, missing the opportunity to step off of life’s tread mill and in some cases putting their lives and others in danger.

It’s time to change the habit, look up from that Smartphone and love your world.

Well for now it’s Gazza signing out but do have a relaxing and safe Easter weekend.

Send your stories to; gazza@ cairnslocalnews.com.au You can catch up with Gazza each afternoon on 90.9 FAB FM in Port Douglas.

A cracker Jack of a tournament planned

I HAVE been one of those individuals guilty of assuming that bowls is only for the over 70’s and that grey or no hair was compulsory. The membership at Innisfail Bowls Club soon disproved that theory.

Moving a little further north, another fine establishment in the art of lawn sports is the Mossman Bowls Club, with their superb facilities.

This year’s Mossman Corporate Bowls tournament is soon to get underway, with the club looking for friends and work

colleagues to form teams representing local businesses and charities.

Each team entrant will become a sponsor of the competition and their branding will be plugged over the duration of the event.

Helping to promote social barefoot bowls, the competition will run midweek over four weeks starting on May 5, with team nominations closing April 30th.

Interested? Contact the Mossman Bowls Club for more details.

Kirsty from Mossman Bowls Club with the launch of the Corporate Bowls Tournament

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WELL perhaps the chicken was on COVID lockdown. Or maybe they were grounded from flying because of COVID. It does not matter why they crossed the road, the key point here is that we love our wildlife here in the mighty Douglas Shire, and if they want to cross the road, well they can.

We have a good news story this week sent to us from Joanne.

She spied a few families of Magpie Geese gathering on one side of the main road into

Port Douglas, last Wednesday. Some had older goslings and some goslings were of a younger age.

One ‘Family’ of younger goslings, decided to make their way to the side of the road, with intention to cross to the other side.

The traffic was steady but luckily one driver closest to the entourage, had seen them enter onto the road.

Stopping, thus preventing any further traffic passing. The Magpie Geese family were

able to safely cross one lane of the busy road.

Having concerns that the south bound lane hadn’t seen the creatures, Joanne quickly stepped out into the lane and flagged the next driver, to warn of the crossing. Thankfully, this driver had seen and stopped far enough back to create a safe crossing for the family.

A very happy tale and who ever said the biggest news scoops were not covered here in Gazza’s Goss.

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Join the Australian quoll conservation team collecting data on the endangered spottedtailed quoll in the world’s oldest rainforest.

The 10-day tour with No Limit Adventures also includes work at the Cairns Turtle Rehabilitation Centre on Fitzroy Island and data collection on the Great Barrier Reef.https://www.nolimitadventures.com.au/ wildlife-conservation/

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The Aquarium by Twilight: Ancient Oceans tour explores 71 living displays and includes a three-course Jurassicthemed dinner.

The Aquarium has also launched a behind-thescenes Marine Life Encounter including hand feeding Cownose Stingrays and a visit to the Cairns Turtle Hospital. https://www.cairnsaquarium. com.au/

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Experienced certified divers can join conservationists assessing reef health on the Great Barrier Reef with a new tour launched in Cairns

by Passions of Paradise.

Participants will monitor coral planting undertaken through the Coral Nurture Program.

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ARTS AND ENTERTAINMENT

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Beautiful Japanese Origami Wall Art Exhibition Now Open

SATURDAY Nikki Doll – Stratford Deli, 4:30pm Kaweyova – Rattle N Hum Palm Cove, 7:30pm Cairns Voice Studio performance – Elixir Music Bar, 2pm Rhyece O’Neill - Elixir Music Bar, 8pm Justin Wellington – Hemingway’s Port Douglas, 2pm

SUNDAY Tanya Murphy – Bluewater Bar & Grill, 2-5pm That Rockabilly Guy – Palm Cove Surf Life Saving Club, 1pm Dave Cooke – Sauce Brewing Co, 2:30pm Blue Reed – Vitalia’s Italian Restaurant, 3pm Andrea – Chill Café Palm Cove, 3pm Nikki Doll – Stratford Deli, 4:30pm Kaweyova – Courthouse Hotel Port Douglas, 6pm Katie Richards – Ellis Beach Bar & Grill, 1-4pm Kuranda Rocks Easter: Koahlition, Blue Reed, Muddy Barron Shakers, The Blues Healers, Joker Pokers and Howlin’ Dingoes, 4-10pm Fingerprint – Elixir Music Bar, 7pm Dazz & The Boyzz – Jack & Shanan’s, 2-5:30pm

AROUND 80 enthusiastic lovers of Japanese culture and origami paper art, descended upon the “Artview Gallery” in Bayview Heights last Friday evening. This was the opening evening for the amazing solo exhibition by local origami artist Hiromi Ashlin.

Hiromi was on-hand to talk with exhibition visitors and the unique origami artwork.

The evening was complemented with a relaxing musical bamboo flute rendition Michi Matsudo, accompanied by Ikebana flower artist Mariana Verdaadonk, providing an ikebana demonstration, adding to the calm ambiance of this unique exhibition opening evening.

The “Tabidachi” exhibition, translated to “New Journey” captured the intricately folded and manipulated creased paper pieces, that awaken our visual senses through texture, colour, and ink washed shapes, is on display between 27th March & 01 May at 1 / 220 Toogood Road, Bayview Heights.

Are you a venue or an artist that wants to be listed in the Gig Guide? Please send your gigs to tanya@cairnslocalnews.com.au by Wednesday each week to be listed in Friday’s paper.

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From the touching account of her birth – two months premature – to battling bouts of missing home and many incredible self-discoveries along the way, Bridge Over Troubled Dreams is truly the book of the artist’s life.

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Here at Zalindov, the only person you can trust is yourself.

Seventeen-year-old Kiva Meridan has spent the last ten years fighting for survival in the notorious death prison, Zalindov, working as the prison healer.

When the Rebel Queen is captured, Kiva is charged with keeping the terminally ill woman alive long enough for her to undergo the Trial by Ordeal: a series of elemental challenges against the torments of air, fire, water and earth, assigned to only the most dangerous of criminals.

Then a coded message from Kiva’s family arrives, containing a single order: Don’t let her die. We are coming. Aware that the Trials will kill the sickly queen, Kiva risks her own life to volunteer in her place. If she succeeds, both she and the queen will be granted their freedom.

But no one has ever survived.

With an incurable plague sweeping Zalindov, a mysterious new inmate fighting for Kiva’s heart, and a prison rebellion brewing, Kiva can’t escape the terrible feeling that her trials have only just begun.

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MOVING ON Streaming on ACORN TV Created by Jimmy McGovern (Cracker, The Street), this award-winning anthology series explores moments of crises in people’s lives and how they move past them. With stellar guest turns by top-tier British actors, each episode follows a central character dealing with issues that reveal the breadth of the human experience. “Funny, sharp, beautifully written” --The Independent.

The BBC has produced a total of 65 episodes of this amazing drama. The first 10 series are on Acorn, 55 episodes in total.

MURPHY’S LAW Streaming on ACORN TV Detective Sergeant Tommy Murphy (James Nesbitt) is an uncompromising, sometimes tough talking cop. He has no issues with using his charm and sense of humour to attempt to impress any woman, especially Annie, his colleague and later boss. Murphy was previously married with a young daughter, in Northern Ireland. There, his family were taken hostage and he was forced to make a choice; either carry a bomb and blow himself up in a local barracks, or have his daughter killed.

He originally chose the first option but when he got to the barracks he couldn’t go through with detonating a bomb that would kill a hundred people. When he got back to the house, he found that they had slit his daughter’s throat and that his wife had been forced to watch. His decision affected almost everything he does in life. He reflects at intervals, and remarks that he received ‘a nice medal’ for ‘saving’ so many lives, by making such a sacrifice. Yet, he still feels responsible for his daughter’s death.

MY LIFE IS MURDER Streaming on ACORN TV Lucy Lawless (Xena: Warrior Princess, Parks and Recreation) stars in this contemporary Australian detective drama as retired cop Alexa Crowe.

With her old boss (Bernard Curry, Once Upon a Time) regularly asking for her insight on cold cases and a young police data-analyst (Ebony Vagulans) eager to be mentored--whether Alexa wants to or not--Alexa can’t seem to stop solving crime.

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Where were the 2019 World Rafting Championships held?

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By what name was the tourist destination Surfers Paradise originally known as?

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What Australian art exhibition has just opened in Cairns?

Australian music royalty Michael Gudinski passed away recently. Name the record company he founded?

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Saint Patrick to reported to have rid Ireland of what?

What TV show did Harry and Meagan appear on after being paid more than $US7 million?

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Name the QLD Treasurer.

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Name the Prime Minister of New Zealand?

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Who wrote a Tale of Two Cities?

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Russell Crowe is part owner of which NRL team?

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What date is April Fool’s Day celebrated?

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In physics, for every action there is an equal and opposite what?

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What is the highest number used in a Sudoku puzzle?

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What is the name given to a triangle with two equal sides?

After June 30, what channel in Cairns will you need to tune into to watch the NRL?

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What does the acronym UNESCO stand for?

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In what city was the opera Carmen set?

Name the Cowboys co-captain facing retirement due to injury?

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Name the Orchestra which recently toured regional QLD and played at the Tanks Art Centre?

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True of False. Fraser Island is the world largest sand island?

Name the Deputy Mayor of Cairns?

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What condition starting with ‘g’ Is caused by too much uric acid in the body?

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What is 6/8ths as a percentage?

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What is a young Tasmanian Devil called?

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Bram Stoker’s Dracula lived in Transylvania. What modern-day country can Transylvania be found in?

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Which nation was named the happiest by the annual review undertaken by a United Nations agency?

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China and Russia recently announced a joint venture to build what?

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Name the former Papua New Guinean Prime Minister who passed away recently from pancreatic cancer?

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Where has a major container tanker has recently run aground potentially blocking cargo traffic?

Name the lookout South of Port Douglas popular for its hang gliding?

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STAR GUIDE AQUARIUS: This week, you get the gratification of seeing progress on a treasured goal. Aquarius, your effort is paying off. Today, during a conversation with someone, you could realize you are head over heels in love. This might be someone you’ve known for some time or someone you’ve just met.

The feeling is real and strong. This is a good time to express these emotions to see if the feeling is mutual.

GEMINI: Gemini, the best advice is to read the instructions before proceeding. This week, it will save you time and effort. You have a fun-loving nature, and today it is expanded exponentially. You have an opportunity to attend a celebration. And it’s likely your brilliant smile will attract some notice.

A friendship (or more) can begin.

LIBRA: This week, taking on too much responsibility will just drain your energy. Libra, pace yourself. You can also sit down with your sweetheart and discuss how to merge finances, buy a house together, or add children to your lives.

PISCES: Pisces, this week, as you move toward obstacles, they dissolve before your eyes. This lights up different investment possibilities or opportunities to borrow money at a good rate. If you’re a business, you might be talking to the Small Business Administration about a loan. Bill consolidation loans could also come in or financial aid for school.

CANCER: Cancer, this week, you may be offered something you didn’t know you needed. You could be decorating the house or decking yourself out in a cool bomber jacket or a pair of Air Jordan’s 13 Retro Flint. You could be doing your own art, but with this aspect, the temptation to purchase will be very strong.

SCORPIO: Scorpio, you may be looking to free yourself from other people’s constant demands. This week, you just have to say “no.” This is easy energy that brings good social contacts and an optimistic outlook on life. People around you are willing to offer things of value. Today, it’s good to be social while you go about your day. You might be sharing a meal together or sending a message through video conference.

ARIES: Aries, the mountain summit is in sight. This week, hard work gets you to the top. A spark of a relationship could grow into a lovely fire with your help today. It starts with your ability to give and receive equally. If a compliment comes your way, don’t brush it aside. Enjoy what you receive and what you give will be welcomed.

LEO: Leo, this week, giving something up for someone else brings you much more than you expect. Today, you can get involved in a blissful connection. This could be a friendship that turns into a love relationship that is deep and meaningful. Or you can make a heart connection with someone who shares your beliefs and ideals. This is a sextile, so you must initiate the meeting or start the conversation.

SAGITTARIUS: This week, the contingency plans you have come in handy. Sagittarius, you are prepared. This is one of those rare aspects where the stars are aligning in favor of love. This is a good day to post your profile on an online dating site or to reach out to people you find attractive and start a conversation. If you’re already in a love relationship, set aside some time to spend together tonight.

TAURUS: This week, tenacity is key. Taurus, being patient is what wins you rewards. It’s time to work your power of manifestation. Taurus, you have a natural ability to attract material objects. Today’s a good day to exercise that ability. You might do a vision board or some Feng Shui by placing representations of what you want on your entryway table. Consider lighting a metallic gold candle to attract prosperity energy.

VIRGO: Virgo, a physical issue could disappear. This week, you get the help you need. You might find reviewing your retirement plans exciting today.

However, with this aspect, you may be tempted to take money earmarked for the future and splurge on something you feel would add to your life now.

CAPRICORN: Capricorn, you’re an expert at operating within a restricted framework. This week, others are impressed. Today, you might be quite willing to spend some money to make the house more comfortable, more beautiful, or both. This is a good day for redecorating or finding cute organizing solutions. Invite your sweetheart over to your house for the first time and talk about your future together.

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This powerful installation continues the Gallery’s international research interest in complex narratives around blackness and cultural identity.

Alberta Whittle was born in 1980 in Barbados, and works between Barbados, Scotland and South Africa. She has developed a visual, oral and textual language to question accepted Western constructs of history and society and the legacies of slavery, colonialism and the current climate crisis.

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Truth and fiction, and the dissonance between imagined futures and contemporary existence are powerfully interpreted through the photographs of Sammy Baloji, a contemporary artist from the Democratic Republic of Congo, and Ade Adekola who lives and works in Lagos, Nigeria.

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The township of Kuranda is always woth a visit.

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Morale Boosting Win SAM MCLEAN THE Taipans returned home to North Queensland for the first time since February 8 with a point to prove against the Adelaide 36ers.

Coming off a five-game losing streak, a point needed to be made and a pre-game social media post from Scott Machado captioned “when was it ever easy” set the mood for the night.

Although Majok Deng and Kouat Noi are both out with long term injuries the team were able to work together and control the game almost from start to finish taking out the game 79 – 65.

Cam Oliver enjoyed playing at home shooting 19 points, gathering 9 rebounds and 2 blocks, while other import Scott Machado was also brilliant scoring 17 points and 6 assists.

Both were strongly supported by Mirko Djeric (13 points), Jarrod Kenny (9 points), Mojave King (8 points) and Jordan Ngatai (7 rebounds) who continues to show he belongs at NBL level.

For the 36ers Daniel Johnson used his experience to try and lift the team scoring 21

points and 8 rebounds while Jack McVeigh scored 15.

Unlike the Taipans the 36ers imports Tony Crocker and Brandon Paul combined for only 14 points, 12 rebounds and six assists.

Post-game, senior coach Mike Kelly was pleased with the result, “I thought there was great energy from our guys and also from the fans.

It was a great combination.

“Even when things didn’t go well and we were up and down on the court, their energy continued to be good, and I was really happy about that.”

With the cloud of COVID once again hanging over Queensland it is anyone’s guess as to what the coming weeks will bring but with the team and town’s morale lifted as a result of the win, the coming weeks will be crucial.

It’s fair to say the 1,945 fans from the last home gamne cannot wait for the opportunity to once more see their team live and loud.

Atherton Golf Results Wednesday Mar 24 The Carrington Hotel sponsored 18 hole medley event was won by Peter Ives with a great 41 pts, runner-up went to John Dunne 40 pts and 3rd was Russell Hilder with 39 pts.

Wednesday Sporters March 24th Winner on 29 pts Roger Twine, runner-up Brendan Clark 27 pts. NTPs 9 R.Twine, 11 Irish, 18 Roy MP. Least putts jackpots Thursday Mar 25 Stableford sponsored by The Slotted Spoon. Winning with 36 pts was Lorraine Doolan, runner-up went to Annette Seawright with 32 pts on a countback to Lyn Morrison. Pin shots went to 9 Ann Moss and 18 Lorraine Doolan.

Saturday Mar 27 Harold Nasser Memorial Shield sponsored by the BV Hotel Atherton.

Men’s overall winner and div.

2 winner was Cory Woodgate with 63 nett. Div. 1 winner was Phil Hendricks with 67 nett, Phil also eagled no. 2. Men’s pin shots went to 3 K Riber, 9 J Dyer, 11 G Thompson and 18 I Toward.

Ladies winner with 74 nett was Emily McEwan on a countback to Sam Duck. Pin shots went to 3 Annette Seawright, 9 & 11 Lisa Lowres and 18 Anne Moss.

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JACK HIGH MOSSMAN MEN’S EDGE HILL MEMORIAL BOWLS CLUB Bowls Results Saturday March 27. 30 Bowlers for Jackpot Bowls. David Blain / Chris Payne / Tony Brlyack d Peter Busch / Wayne Parkes / Peter Worley 22-16; Mick Frese / Col Widdows / Joe Girgenti d Steve Heffernan / Ranald Edwards / Dick Pitt 29-19; John Cochrane / Peter Gorsuch / Dave Egan d Ted Holmes / John Fleming / Col Maxted 31-12; in the Club Championship Triples, Billy Smith / Bruce Lester / Steve Cue d David White / Daryl Hoskins / Gordon Henderson 31-10; and the winners for the day, Colt Dwyer / Terry Richards / Nev Fletcher d Charlie Toohey / SAS / Barney Kearney 38-16. In the Club Championship Singles games played on Sunday, in the A Grade Singles, Ranald Edwards d Steve Heffernan 25-23 and in the Handicap Singles John Arnold (-2) d Tony Kessler (-5) 25-16.

In the Club Championship, Games will resume Friday 9 April. In the Pairs, Mick Frese / Peter Busch vs Dave Beaumont / Greg McLean. Saturday 10 April, in the Pairs, David White / SAS vs Tony Kessler / Nev Tesch, and in the Handicap Singles, Dylan Wilde (+5) vs Charlie Toohey (-3), Sunday 11 April, in the B Grade Singles, Chris Payne vs John Arnold and in the A Grade Singles, David Blain vs Ranald Edwards. Saturday 17 April, in the Pairs, Eric Smith / Nev Fletcher vs Bob Hando / John Arnold. Sunday 18 April, in the Handicap Singles, Bob Hando (-6) vs SAS (0) and in the A Grade Singles, Bernie Wolland vs Peter Busch and Eric Smith vs Charlie Toohey.

For Jackpot Bowls this Saturday, names in by 12 noon with card call at 12.45pm.

Anyone interested in playing bowls (either for the first time or returning to the game) please contact David White 0407 630 759.

Ladies Social Bowls: MONDAY March 29. Edge Hill Ladies played Pennants against Mareeba Ladies at Mareeba. Edge Hill were defeated 40-75 with one rink losing 6-41 while Edge Hill ladies had a split result on the other two rinks. Final pennant round at Edge Hill on Tuesday April 6, against West Cairns. Thursday night March 25, Social winner was Liz Sexton, Beth Gray and Elaine Whitehead. R/U: Liz Whitehead, Yvonne Bolton and Jill Alexander. Put names in for Thursday April 1.

Men’s Mixed Social Bowls: Tuesday March 23, Winners were Fran Madden, Ian Stafford and Kim Mitchell. Tuesday Night winners were John, Sony and Gov. Runner-up: Ash and Janet. Wednesday March 24 winners were Greg and Frank. Runner-up: Steve, Allan and Peter. Saturday March 26 Social Pairs winners were Yvonne Bolton and Geoff Royle. Runner-up: Lou Pomroy and Darren Curry. Jackpot not won and now sits at $832+. Social bowls will continue Tuesday (Day and Night), Wednesday night triples with Saturday afternoon pairs or triples depending on numbers.

Edge Hill Club Championship Games.

2020-2021 A Grade Singles games scheduled are Simon Vardy v Darren Curry with the winner to play Russell Hubbard. David Spowart v Allan Henson with the winner to play Heath Mitchell. 2021 B Grade Singles saw Chris Henson defeat Rob Wilson 25-15. Remaining games has winner of George Burnett V’s Terry Bartholomeusz to play Peter Ryan.

Bruce Moseley V’s Allan Henson and Chris Henson V’s Peter Whitehead. Club Pairs game to be played Kim Mitchell and Mac Smith V’s Heath Mitchell and Darren Curry. Club triples has B Moseley, B Bolton and D Curry V’s F Obah, L Braggins and R Hubbard.

Club Fours has P Whitehead, B Moseley, M Smith and K Mitchell to play S Vardy, J Walker, A Hammond and R Hubbard. To play social bowls at Edge Hill this week put your name on the lists available behind the bar for a game.

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Toughing it out for the point PETER MCCULLAGH The Northern Pride will be pleased to have no football this weekend after last weekend’s drawn game against CQ Capras in Rockhampton.

Pride Coach Ty Williams whilst pleased to come away from the game with one point in the bag, really felt they were not deserving of the win.

After missing the jump in the first half after a strong start by the Capras, the Pride showed determination in the final 20 minutes to secure a draw.

“I don’t think we deserved a point, but we found a way (back).

“Previously down 16-6 it might have been a bit of a drama, but the boys found a way, which is good,” he said.

The Capras started strong and controlled the game, creating opportunities and capitalising on the chances created.

After tries by Maika Tudravu and Jack Madden the Capras had set up a strong 10-0 lead halfway through the first half.

Ten before the halftime break, Pride’s Tom McGrath crossed for his first carrer try and the gap was bridged to only 4 points.

The half-time lead blew out to 16-6 after another Capra try was converted after Charles

Sheppard crossed for the Capras’ third try for the half.

The Pride sheds were calm at half-time. Although they bombed three chances in the first half, the players and coaching staff were not rattled or frustrated. The second half reflected a stronger and more determined mindset from the Pride.

Shawn Bowen scored in the 65th minute, reducing the margin to 4 points, however a penalty goal from Brown for the Capras saw the lead blow out again to 6 points.

With seven minutes to go, Jayden Hodges crossed, and Tom Steadman converted locking the scores up at 18 all.

Williams said he was pleased with his side’s composure to rally from a double-digit deficit and credited the contribution of recruit Hodges.

“We created more than enough chances to score points in the first half but just didn’t execute, so I just said to the boys to keep applying pressure and then we were able to score late in the game,” Williams said.

“Jayden [Hodges] was involved in a couple of big moments in the game, he scored the try at the end, but also set up the try for Tom McGrath as well.

“He played some big min-

Jared Hodges and Pride Coach Ty Williams utes tonight and I thought he showed his leadership skills to help us get back into a position to have an opportunity to level the game.”

One of the biggest takeaways for Williams from the game was the missed opportu-

nities for the Pride.

“We had six chances to score tries where we should have scored, but we didn’t.

“A couple with the line clearly open, we need to ice them ones, we need to be better than that.

Half Moon Bay Golf Results Tuesday 23 March Ladies: R Yelland 37, P Nitschke 36, K Henry 35.

Men: L Law 36, T Baharis 35, D Jackson 35.

Wednesday 24 March Div1: J English 41, J Dempsey 38, M Taylor 37.

Div2: B Courtney 49, O O’Neill 41, R Little 38.

Ladies: A Watson 33.

Friday 26 March Men’s: Div 1: M Davidson 20, O Duncan 18, S Sania 18.

Div 2: A Armstrong 19, G Skene 19, J Dickinson 17.

Ladies: C Atkinson 22, J Gilliver 20.

Saturday 27 March Men’s: Div. 1: A Gates 42, P Jackson 40, M Wright 39.

Div. 2: J Seal 42, L Neal 41, C Waite 37.

Div. 3: B Gray 39, M Tookey 36, C Trickey 35.

Ladies: G Chillemi 34, P Nitschke 33, K Third 32.

Sunday 28 March Men’s: Div. 1: S Fisher 36, W O’Brien 35.

Div. 2: J Leumann33, B Peacock 31.

Ladies: C Atkinson 36.

“But we created, we just got to finish it off,” he said.

The competition will take an Easter break after which the Pride have their first home game against Wynnum-Manly Seagulls on April 10.

The Seagulls currently are

just ahead of the Pride in third on the ladder and will challenge the team. The next three rounds are tough for the Pride, facing the Seagulls (3rd), the Blackhawks (1st) and the Norths Devils (2).

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Redlynch Razorbacks’ Referees, Iszak Keller, Brok Willis, Ray Haddock, Josh Tattersall and Kye Bryant PETER MCCULLAGH For many footy is all about the players, the skills, and the outcome, but for ten young Redlynch Razorback players, footy is much more.

Footy obviously is about playing, but these 10 players play a vital role for FNQ Rugby League, they are the new generation of referees coming through the ranks.

For them, the love of playing is still very strong, but there’s a passion to develop and tip back into the sport by helping younger players enjoy their game experience more.

“I wanted to do the course

to help the younger players have a good time and enjoy their game,” said Ray Haddock, a newly qualified FNQ RL Referee from the Razorbacks.

Along with four of his teammates they all sat through a combination of classroom presentations, study, on-line presentations as well as exams to qualify this year as referees.

Already keeping busy on a weekend, they have controlled 3-4 games as well as Touch Line Judging a further 5 games.

Whilst these young referees love the game and have been playing for many years, they all acknowledge that

officiating helps their own game.

“You get to know the rules as well as understanding the game better, make you a better player,” said Kye Bryant, another of the Razorbacks’ junior officials.

For many young referees, this is their first taste of work.

Redlych Razorbacks’ Referees Coordinator, Madison Stammers believes many of the skills they learn both on and off the field will help their footy career and prepare them for their future work life.

“They need to develop good job skills. Turning up on time, wearing the correct uniform, knowing that others are depending upon them.

“Then doing their job corReferees play an imporrectly, wearing their uniform tant role in the development with pride and developing of Junior Rugby League in discipline as well as analytical thinking, all skills that will our region. help with their work life,’ she All games need qualified said. referees, both in the middle “They will also become a and on the sidelines. It is a better player because of their refereeing. Their perspective great way to participate in changes, they see the game the sport you love as well as and officials in a different get fit. A referee can run furlight. ther than most of the players “When they sideline the on the field and will develop older teams on a Friday, great fitness as well as enjoywatching the skills and approach the older players ing being a part of this great have to their game allows game. the younger refs to observe, If you want to find out PHOTO: absorb and FNQ learn Roar and Photography then transfer those skills to their more contact your local club game on Saturday.” or FNQ Rugby League.

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