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Tourists love Port Douglas >> 4
Cairns Council Budget >> 6&7
The animals and coming to the show >> 13
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MIN:20 MAX:27 CAIRNS TIDE TIMES HIGH: 05.19 HIGH: 18.31 LOW: 11.49 LOW: N/A
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MIN:20 MAX:27 CAIRNS TIDE TIMES LOW: 00.10 LOW: 12.21 HIGH: 06.00 HIGH: 19.08
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MIN:19 MAX:25 CAIRNS TIDE TIMES LOW: 00.57 LOW: 12.51 HIGH: 06.33 HIGH: 19.40
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MIN:20 MAX:26 CAIRNS TIDE TIMES LOW: 01.35 LOW: 13.19 HIGH: 07.02 HIGH: 20.08
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MIN:20 MAX:26 CAIRNS TIDE TIMES LOW: 2.08 LOW: 13.45 HIGH: 7.28 HIGH: 20.35
MIN:20 MAX:26 CAIRNS TIDE TIMES LOW: 2.35 LOW: 14.09 HIGH: 7.51 HIGH: 21.01
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MIN:20 MAX:26 CAIRNS TIDE TIMES LOW: 3.00 LOW: 14.34 HIGH: 8.15 HIGH: 21.29
INNISFAIL 7 DAY WEATHER FORECAST AND TIDE TIMES MIN:20 MAX:26 INNISFAIL TIDE TIMES LOW: 00.10 LOW: 12.54 HIGH: 5.42 HIGH: 19.02
MIN:19 MAX:25 INNISFAIL TIDE TIMES LOW: 01.19 LOW: 13.23 HIGH: 06.24 HIGH: 19.38
MIN:19 MAX:23 INNISFAIL TIDE TIMES LOW: 02.07 LOW: 13.49 HIGH: 06.57 HIGH: 20.08
MIN:19 MAX:23 INNISFAIL TIDE TIMES LOW: 02.42 LOW: 14.12 HIGH: 07.25 HIGH: 20.33
MIN:19 MAX:24 INNISFAIL TIDE TIMES LOW: 03.12 LOW: 14.35 HIGH: 07.51 HIGH: 20.57
MIN:19 MAX:24 INNISFAIL TIDE TIMES LOW: 03.39 LOW: 14.56 HIGH: 08.15 HIGH: 21.22
MIN:19 MAX:25 INNISFAIL TIDE TIMES LOW: 04.03 LOW: 15.19 HIGH: 08.39 HIGH: 21.48
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PORT DOUGLAS TIDE TIMES LOW: 01.26 LOW: 13.09 HIGH: 06.47 HIGH: 19.52
PORT DOUGLAS TIDE TIMES LOW: 01.59 LOW: 13.33 HIGH: 07.13 HIGH: 20.20
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Extensive training for flight nurse
FROM aeromedical retrieval simulations to managing injured or ill patients, Bill Cater, a Royal Flying Doctor Service (Queensland Section) (RFDS) flight nurse based in Cairns, was put through his paces in the highly immersive Specialised Training in Aeromedical Retrieval (STAR) program on Brisbane’s Whyte Island earlier this month. Stepping outside the classroom, STAR program participants face realistic and confronting simulations and are required to respond as they would in real life. Details of the simulation program were kept secret from all attendees. RFDS flight nurses experience medical emergencies every day, but this training exposes them to a variety of scenarios which they may not have experienced before. The two-day program was designed to improve the delivery of clinical care in aeromedical retrieval and provided training and education across all aspects of this challenging environment. A highly sought-after course among RFDS flight nurses, Bill’s involvement in this year’s training was made possible through QSuper’s ongoing sponsorship with the RFDS (Queensland Section). Nurse Cater said his family had a history with the
RFDS, with his stepfather an RFDS medical officer and his mother, a bush nurse who regularly called upon the RFDS for remote support. “I remember the RFDS plane landing on the dirt strips and sitting on the bonnets of their vehicles around the place,” he said. “I started nursing about 25 years ago, always with the intention of getting into accident and emergency ICU, as well as retrieval. “In the last 25 years, I have dabbled in different areas within retrieval, whether it’s been fixed wing, rotary wing or vehicle based. “In the past five years I started working with the RFDS, but prior to that was doing retrieval, both with the Defence Force and some other companies as well.” QSuper proudly became a Principal Partner with the RFDS (Queensland Section) in 2019 to support flight nurses in their bid to provide vital healthcare to regional and remote Queenslanders. The ongoing commitment by the RFDS to serve the community requires training and upskilling, which comes at a cost. QSuper’s sponsorship assists RFDS personnel with access to critical training which allows them to perform life-saving work every day.
Since the partnership began, QSuper has enabled three RFDS flight nurses, including Bill, to experience the STAR training program. Nurse Cater said he had always admired the ethos of the RFDS and how it has evolved. “With Cairns being one of the traditional bases, which involves primary retrievals and is an area which particularly interests me, I was more than happy to apply for a job and get one of the positions, and have been with them ever since,” he said. “I’ve been trying to get on the STAR course for a couple of years to hone my knowledge and be able to talk with people with far more experi-
ence than me. “It doesn’t matter how much knowledge you have, you can constantly keep learning from doing your job.” The RFDS has supported Queenslanders with a broad range of essential healthcare services in rural and remote communities for more than 90 years. Flight nurses and aeromedical crews dedicate their lives to the welfare of the communities in which they live and serve. QSuper recognises that many of our members live rurally and remotely, and this partnership is another way we can support the health and medical needs of our community.
|3 Spot and plot the migration of these gentle giants Cairns Local News
AS the community and tourists get excited for another Humpback Whale migration season, local non-profit organisation GBR Legacy is calling for anyone who spots one of these whales to contribute sightings information and photos so we can all learn more about the annual migration of these gentle giants. Dr Dean Miller, Managing Director of GBR Legacy is encouraging members of the public along with reef visitors to participate in this spot and plot program. “This is our ability as a community, to not just appreciate the whales that visit here, but to learn about their movements and compare these to other sightings along the Great Barrier Reef and the east coast of Australia. “By all submitting to the same programs we have a real opportunity to gather meaningful data and learn about the whales right on our doorstep” says Dr Dean Miller. This spotting network will use citizen science programs Fluke Matcher, Happy Whale, the GBRMPAs Eye on the Reef. Reef visitors and boaties can report a sighting or submit a photo via the web, the programs collate the information and produce data that can be used to interpret what is hap-
pening during the migration. Participation in this whale watching and reporting program is open to anyone, the key to its success will be the number of people submitting sightings and information. Chris Jones, Operations Manager for Calypso Cruises, based in Port Douglas says “this is a great way to get crew and tourists more involved in the humpback whale sightings. “Each year we see lots of whales on our way to and from the reef, but we don’t know how many we see, if they are the same each year, and who else has seen them on their way here. This network will start to better understand these aspects we are all so interested in”. Prizes for individual whales matched, best photos, most sightings and other valuable data collected, will be given away by Hemingways Brewery who sponsors GBR Legacy activities. Once the data starts rolling in GBR Legacy will report back to the community on a regular basis what the programs have found in terms of whale population dynamics and individuals in this region. More information can be found on the GBR Legacy Facebook page.
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Members of the Cairns Barrier Reef Lions Club at their June 12 celebrations THE Cairns Barrier Reef Lions Club celebrated 60 years of service to the community at the Sheridan Hotel on Saturday, June 12. Attendees on the night included the Lions District Governor Audrey Kenny, second Vice District Governor Michael Maclaren, and a number of past district governors, club presidents, club Lions, special guests and the president of Cairns Rotary Club, Mark Dodge. The guests were warmly welcomed by Club President Rachel Davey. A topic of discussion on the
night was the declining membership of service clubs and the urgent need for people of all ages, men and women, to volunteer to help service clubs serve the community. There are six Lions clubs currently in Cairns. Cairns Barrier Reef Lions Club meet on the second and fourth Tuesday monthly. Lions Clubs fulfill an essential role in the community and prospective members can contact Garry Davey on 0419 944907 for information regarding meetings and how to get involved.
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Electrical Stalwart retires ONE of Far North Queensland’s most loyal employees is preparing to retire after two decades of work with longstanding local company, Turners Home Appliances. Whitegoods Manager Mike Beven has called it time after 44 years in the electrical appliance industry, with 24 years at Home Craft and Chandlers followed by almost 20 years at the locally owned and operated Turners Home Appliances. Turners Operations Manager Brendan Turner said Mr Beven’s retirement will be a “great loss” for the whole team and their customers. “I don’t want him to retire,” he said. “I want him to keep working here forever! “He’s not only become a great friend to the whole family, but he’s someone that we could count on. He’s even developed a very loyal customer based here in Cairns, with many making the switch with him when he changed workplaces.
“He’s irreplaceable. Not only his experience in the industry, but also his attitude and his friendship.” While Mr Beven’s retirement was sad news for the whole Turners team, fishing and visiting his family will now be the focus of his increased time. “I’ve got a couple of sons who live inter-state and a new granddaughter who’s just turned one. I’ve only seen her once due to COVID, so I’m looking forward to catching up with all of them more. “I gave my notice about four months ago and it’s just flown.” Despite his undeniable excitement for the future, he had a heartfelt message for Gary, Brendan and the rest of the team at Turners. “It’s been a pleasure working in this family business,” said Mr Beven. “Thanks for looking after me over the years, I appreciate everything you’ve done.”
Port Douglas and Daintree to be the choice for interstate visitors PETER MCCULLAGH
With the continued closure of Australian international borders, domestic tourism is proving the savour for many popular destinations. According to travel guide experts both the Great Barrier Reef and Daintree are in the top 10 tourist destinations in Australia currently. The Great Barrier Reef is number 2 and the Daintree is placed eight. Douglas Shire Council this week turned the spotlight brightly on Port Douglas and the Daintree, with the focus on attracting high value travellers and event revellers. Tourism Port Douglas Daintree (TPDD) received not just the approval of Council for their regional tourism strategy they also received a massive funding boost with $1.35 million committed over the next three years. The planned strategies will see the re-positioning of the region as a destination of choice for domestic tourists. Douglas Shire Mayor Michael Kerr said TPDD was
well poised to cut-through a cluttered domestic tourism market. “Today we are backing our tourism sector when they need it most and rewarding TPDD for their impressive plan to continue bringing people into our region.” he said. “Through COVID our region has emerged as one of the most affected in Queensland with a loss of almost 1,000 jobs, hundreds of millions of dollars lost from the local economy and the rise of key challenges such as workforce shortages, lack of available housing and low tour bookings. “In 2021, we have seen more high value travellers and self-drive visitors re-discover their hunger for our region, as well as the return of Port Douglas Carnivale and new sporting events such as the recent Olympic triathlon events in Port Douglas.” “Events generate tourism for the region, showcasing our destination and allowing us to share our story with a wider diverse audience.” TPDD plans to increase
activities in the events market, focusing on those that take advantage of our unique tropical lifestyle, food and culture. An estimated 37,000 plus people attended significant events in the Port Douglas Daintree region during 2019. Events in Port Douglas Daintree attract a significant number of visitors from interstate with Victoria and New South Wales amounting to approximately 35% of all visitors. Forward bookings, particularly in the High Value Traveller segment, continue to outperform pre-COVID numbers. Tourism and Events Queensland (TEQ) has identified such visitors as High Value Travellers (HVT’s) who engage in domestic leisure travel, spend more than the average traveller on leisure trips, and are aligned to experiences offered in Queensland. The development and delivery of a Destination Tourism Plan, Events, Brand, and Digital strategies has positioned TPDD to achieve greater mar-
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ket share and cut through. TPDD Chairman Cam Charlton said the increased funding would help the organisation continue to position the region as the world’s leading sustainable eco luxury destination and promote its inspirational experiences. “We will continue to support the development of new visitor experiences and work closely with Douglas Shire Council to secure additional regional events, to be strategically scheduled during shoulder and low seasons to reduce the impact of seasonality,” he said. “We are passionate about ensuring our visitors leave the region revitalized and rejuvenated, really bringing home the “See Great, Leave Greater” message that is resonating for the entire TNQ region. “We are very grateful for the excellent partnership TPDD has with Douglas Shire Council and we sincerely thank them for backing our strategy and vision for the region.”
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Painting a brighter future FR0M PAGE 1 PETER MCCULLAGH WITH the assistance of Centacare FNQ the future is looking brighter for Hussan Ruvakuki, a recent graduate from Skill Centred with a Certificate in Construction specialising in painting. Hussan Rukakuki and Julian Matabaro both from Africa, are the latest graduates from the highly successful Centacare FNQ Skilling Queenslanders for work program. This year the program has had great success with all 30 trainees graduating with Certificates in Business and Construction. So far 20 of the 30 trainees have secured ongoing employment in the region, with the Cen-
Hussan Ruvakuki (back) and Julian Matabaro tacare FNQ team working hard to place the remaining 10 participants. The Skilling Queenslanders for Work program provides paid employment opportunities to disadvantaged Queenslanders, refugees and indigenous, whilst at the same time supporting local projects and organisations. This has been the fifth group of participants that Centacare FNQ has worked with, and this year the business participants were instrumental is making sure that the school savvy program was able to operate efficiently to support local families. The construction trainees participated in a range of projects, including making and repairing fur-
niture and other household goods as part of the Upcycling Social Enterprise. Local painting contractor Gordon Perry of SPC employed a trainee prior to the graduation and was so impressed with the standard of support provided by the Centacare Team that he has now signed up a second apprentice. “Its great to have apprentices who just want to come to work. “Their attitude is fantastic, a pleasure to work with,” he said. “The challenge for them is to understand the Australian workplace. The relationship between the boss and the worker can be appreciably different in their culture, particularly if the boss is white.
“It’s been a learning experience for us as well as Hussan and Julian.” With the boom in the building and real estate industry, construction is the ideal industry to get into. The Construction traineeship give participates a broad understanding of the industry allowing them to specialise further as needed. The Centacare FNQ Skilling Queenslanders for work program is spread over 12 months with six months intensive training along with work extensive experience placement. Centacare FNQ Executive Director, Anita Veivers said, “It has been so rewarding for us to work with people who are enthusiastic
and keen to work. Our program has been able to provide an opportunity for people to get some on the job experience and learn what it means to be a good employee in the Australian context.” “If there are any employers out there looking for staff with skills in business, administration or construction please give us a call.” “Trainees have developed a broad range of workplace skills and have been place in a diverse range of roles.” Centacare currently are seeking another painting trainee. If you are seeking to enter this field please call Centacare on 40440130.
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COUNCIL’S BLUEPRINT FOR OUR FUTURE IT SHOULD have been a Budget Meeting delivering a blueprint for the future of our city, instead it became a political circus orchestrated by Division 2 Councillor Rob Pyne. Rob Pyne indicated during his allotted 3 minute speech on the budget prior to the formal vote that he could not endorse the budget due to perceived shortfalls in his division. Surprisingly, during crucial votes on policy required, supporting the budget, Councillor Pyne supported the policy and all the principles underpinning the budget, yest could not endorse the budget. Months of work has been undertaken by Councillors and Council staff to frame this budget, Pyne’s stance appeared to come as a surprise to many of the other Councillors on the day. Cairns Mayor Bob Manning was not surprised by Councillor Pynes response. . “There was no warning, however, I was not altogether surprised. “However, I can assure the people of Division 2 that they are not being neglected and with time an updated works program will be put forward for the Division 2 com-
munity.” This budget was a difficult budget to frame according to Mayor Bob Manning. “Given the challenges that have befallen us and before us, it was clear the budget had to be designed to strengthen the Council’s overall financial position.” Ratepayers will have to dip deeper this year with a rate rise of 2.5 per cent across the board. With no land revaluations this year, the rate increase will be uniform across all ratepayers. Key spending within the 2021/22 budget includes: ● $26.8 million on improvements to the road network including $10 million on pavement rehabilitation, asphalt overlays and reseals, $4.9 million for a major upgrade to McGregor Road, Smithfield, and $1.9 million for Fisher Road, Gordonvale ● $21.3 million for improvements to the wastewater network and treatment plants ● $6 million has been allocated to establish the much-needed new animal management facility in Links Drive ● $4.6 million for the creation of footpaths, pathways and to promote Active Travel including $2.4 million to progress the Northern Beaches Leisure Trail, specifically the Dunne Road connection, Clifton to Kewarra Beach and for the com-
pletion of the Barr Creek bridge ● $4.5 million for parks and foreshores including $2 million for the new Yorkeys Knob Boat Ramp carpark, and $2.1 million for the construction of a 150-metre rock groyne at Half Moon Bay Creek, which will trap sand moving from north to south and reduce the need for ongoing dredging at the mouth of the creek ● $4.4 million for consultancy, design and early works for the Cairns Water Security – Stage 1 project ● $3.7 million to continue the major upgrade of Griffiths Park Sporting Precinct ● $3 million for the refurbishment of the Henley Hill No 5 Reservoir ● $3 million for the water main refurbishment program ● $2.4 million for new kerb and channel as part of the Suburban Enhancement Program ● $2.3 million for the testing of bores at multiple sites as part of the Emergency Water Supply Plan to safeguard Cairns’ water supply in the event of an extreme drought ● $2m to progress the Cairns Gallery Precinct, involving the demolition of the L-shaped building and carpark on 51 Esplanade and refurbishment of the Old Mulgrave Shire building ● $1.9 million for pedestrian and road bridge projects including $1 million for the Be-
hana Creek Road bridge, and $550,000 for the Givens Street pedestrian bridge ● $1.7 million for drainage improvements and $1 million for street lighting upgrades ● $1.5 million for upgrades to the Tanks Arts Centre ● $1.2 million for upgrades to aquatic facilities including $500,000 to upgrade the children’s leisure pool infrastruc-
ture at Smithfield ● $670,000 for improvements to parks, playgrounds and the provision of public toilets including $100,000 for a major upgrade of Harald Falge Park, and ● $500,000 to expand and improve our comprehensive CCTV network. Prior to presenting his Budget, the Mayor spoke at
length regarding the challenges facing Cairns and and in the future with regard to water security. “Water security is the most critical issue facing our community and, indeed this region. “We have been cognisant of the need to secure additional water resoiurces and expand water infrastructure for Cairns for some time, setting up a
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NOT SUPPORTED BY PYNE The Cairns Esplanade Dining Precinct was a major Capital Works Project undertaken during the budget period 2020/21
dedicated advisory group in 2015 to develop a strategy that would secure the city’s water supply for the next 30 years.” One of the key Capital Works projects to be commenced in the course of this financial year is an allocation of $4.4 million for consultancy, design and early works required for the Cairns Water Security – Stage 1 Project.
With no guarantee of federal or state funding for the Water Security Project, Councillor Manning highlighted this project as Council’s number 1 advocacy project, ensuring both tiers of government were across the importance of securing or water supply to continue with population and economic growth in the region.
Cairns CBD to benefit SEVERAL initiatives were unveiled designed to further overhaul the CBD creating a safe and exciting precinct for locals and visitors. The budget allocated funds to fill vacant shops, create a stunning Masterplan for the future development of our city as well as install additional CCTV cameras to heighten safety. New project to fill vacant shops – $180,000 Council will help boost energy and activity in the city centre with a new project to fill vacant shops with creative enterprises. This new approach will assist property owners to activate and market vacant shops within the city. Creative enterprises selected to be part of the program will be carefully curated to complement, not compete, with existing traders. This project follows on from Council’s significant investment in projects in the city centre, including the recently completed Esplanade Dining Precinct.
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Cairns City Centre Master Plan – $250,000 A lot has changed since Council endorsed the 2019 Cairns City Centre MasterPlan. Many of the identified projects have been started or completed as they were fast tracked to provide economic stimulus as a local response to COVID-19, including the Esplanade Dining Precinct. To ensure planning for the City Centre responds to current needs and emerging trends, Council will revisit the master plan. The master plan will also be a tool to bring together all the work that is being undertaken in the city centre to ensure planning and development is undertaken in a coordinated, integrated and sustainable manner. CCTV network – $500,000 Council has allocated $500,000 to the renewal, upgrade and expansion of its CCTV network, which currently has more than 400 cameras across the city, about 185 of which are in the CBD.
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THE Federal Government is providing Mossman-based manufacturer CocoNutZ Australia with a grant of $1 million to increase its competitiveness and productivity while also helping support local jobs. CocoNutZ Australia is an agricultural bio-manufacturing platform diversifying Far North Queensland agriculture through producing a range of condiments using local sugar cane. The grant is being delivered under round two of the Government’s Manufacturing Modernisation Fund which is providing grants totaling $55 million to 86 projects around Australia. The grants are to help small and medium sized manufacturers invest in capital equipment and new technologies, while improving the skills of their workers. Federal Leichhardt MP Warren Entsch congratulated CocoNutZ Australia and said the grant would help the business create greater efficiencies by transforming and upgrading their manufacturing operations. “This grant will help CocoNutZ Australia to modernise its business and create
new opportunities, including local job opportunities,” Mr Entsch said. “It reflects well upon the quality of businesses in Far North Queensland as well as providing an example of what others can also achieve.” Federal Industry, Science and Technology Minister Christian Porter said the grants are a central element of the government’s $1.5 billion Modern Manufacturing Strategy and will help drive growth in the Australian manufacturing sector. “This new MMF funding round underlines the Government’s commitment to increasing the competitiveness and productivity of Australian manufacturers,” Mr Porter said. “By encouraging businesses to enhance their operations through investment in cutting-edge technologies we’re also supporting them to create new job opportunities, boost economic growth and build a highly skilled manufacturing workforce.” Businesses which receive MMF grants are required to match government funding on a three-to-one basis, with government grants funding up to 25 per cent of eligible project expenditure.
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G’DAY Tropicairnsians, Whilsts having my weekend off and waddling at a very leisurely pace around Rusty’s Markets, an idea ran into my empty space. It was unusual to some extent, however it was a thought about fuelling this beast they call my stomach, so I guess it was not too unusual. It was a deep and groundbreaking thought...‘I should treat myself to a tastelicious savoury waffle’. So, while trying to make the hard decision as to what added flavours to order from the Belgian Waffle Hut I get a hand on my shoulder and a hot wet tongue in my ear. Shock, horror, that tongue belongs to a stall holder called Greg who sells PNG stuff. I
think the tongue in my ear was to get my attention, as well as jolt my focus firmly in his direction. He needed my close attention for the following pearl of wisdom. Imagine if we could throughout the entire world, television, radio, newspapers, internet and water-cooler chit chat, on one day, not speak, think or hear the word COVID. Now those of us that have the pleasure of knowing Greg, will realise that it’s very unusual for him to come up with interesting thoughts. So, upon reflection this is a very exciting proposition of no mention of COVID for 24 hours world-wide, this does have merit and huge consequences. Could you imagine the hours of news programs that would have to be found? We could have live telecast of people smiling at kind acts of others, ducks waddling down the street leading their young or cassowaries guiding their chicks across the Kuranda Range road.
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Maybe we could see stories about older people teaching young’uns new skills like manners, or other life defining requirements or perhaps at a stretch, some drongo with a painted beard strolling around the city smiling, laughing and talking with complete strangers. It has been a long miserable 18 months since that bloody word invaded our existence causing many of us to go completely backwards with no immediate sign of getting better. Until we all get the full vaccine shots and that word is neutralised, Greg, it pains me to finally agree with you, but world can we shut up about COVID for even just 24 hours. Perhaps we need a new social and political force in the world today, I’CoCC, (International Citizens opposing COVID Conversations). And Greg, please stop sticking ya tongue in my ear. MMM love waffles. Wayne
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UNESCO OPINION SET TO DESTROY OUR REGIONAL ECONOMY
TRAFFIC LIGHT BLUES I would like to know why most traffic lights that have a right-hand turn arrow are red all the time the green light is on to go straight. I am standing at the lights for 2minutes with nothing coming opposite but cannot turn because of the red arrow.
UNESCO intends to list our Great Barrier Reef as ‘in danger’.
This seems to be happening at more lights instead of less. It is very an-
The mere talk of this pending decision has reverberated around
noying and stupid.
the globe and will have diabolical impacts on our regional economy. UNESCO’s opinion is inaccurate in the extreme. The reality is our Great Barrier Reef is very healthy. It’s abundant with coral, fish and marine life.
Do the people that make these rules think we are all idiots that can’t drive,
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or they are the idiots that can’t drive. Please let me know to whom I can complain to. Thanks. VERA, Smithfield
Having spent over 4000 days working out on the Great Barrier Reef over the last 35 years including the last 2 months working out of Lizard island; I can testify the reef is in all her glory and will take your breath away. I’ve witnessed the impacts of cyclones, bleaching and Crown of Thorns Starfish; all totally normal events essential for the life cycle of the Reef. Coral spawn needs a clean slate to land on and grow which is how the Reef has grown for thousands of years. The regrowth is spectacular. There are 2 obvious pressures pushing this UNESCO position, both are blatant political propaganda: 1. The years of hysteria and exaggerated headlines of the ‘Reef is dead’. This has been parroted by ‘expert’ scientists reliant on crisis funding and by Green activist groups who are obsessed with their anti-fossil fuels agenda. The narrative has been promoted by governments chasing votes in capital cities and embellished by some MPs who are funded by
Friday July 02, 2021
WARREN ENTSCH Three cheers for the important and courageous stand taken by Warren Entsch MP writing in the Sydney Morning Herald today sharply criticising his own Coalition partner, the National Party, for neglecting the interests even of their farming constituency when it comes to climate policy. Crucially Mr Entsch not only calls for net zero by 2050 but for a stronger 2030 target “at a minimum” as well. This is very good indeed to see, as anyone serious about the climate knows that it is what we do by 2030 rather than 2050 that will really make or break things. We need politicians across the board to speak up like this and place this vital issue above the pointless culture wars it has been stuck in for so long. It is truly encouraging to see a conservative MP doing this. May we all stand up to protect Creation which is surely in imminent danger. FATHER NEIL FORGIE, Anglican Priest Australian Religious Response to Climate Change KITTEN KILLER The young man (or should I say ‘animal’) that tortured a kitten with crackers gets six months but in reality, will only get two months. Another joke from our legal system. And it’s hoped that it will teach him a lesson, the only way that “turkey” will be taught a lesson is if he spends that two month with some (really bad boys) that love kittens, and gets a good floggin’ every day of his two months. NOEL, Cairns
COVID AND MASKS The Delta variant is now on the loose in Queensland. This should ring alarm bells with us regarding just how easy it is for COVID to esculate and impact upon us all. So is it really too much to ask for people to distance themselves socially and also wear a mask if required. In many of the instances throughout Australia where public gatherings are visited by COVID positive people the only ones that do not contract COVID are the vaccinated one. It makes sense, front up get the jab, practice social distancing and if you are called upon to wear a mask DO IT. I flew last week and I was amazed as the the number at the airport without masks. Its a small inconvenience, but you may save someone, even yourself being on life support. So mask up please when directed. Social disobedience does not make sense.. FED UP, Cairns
these green groups. The chickens have now come home to roost. UNESCO has capitalised on the deception and the results will be devastating for our reef tourism industry. 2. China chairs the UNESCO committee poised to list the Reef as ‘In Danger’ and will host the UNESCO July meeting. Has Reef Tourism been added to the list of export industries to suffer from Chinas trade war? China is the world’s biggest polluter, yet the China led UNESCO committee claims Australia must act on climate change to ‘save the GBR’. Total hypocrisy. Regardless of which ideology, there is no robust science to justify UNESCO’s position. Australia should redirect the millions it costs us each year to be involved with UNESCO into countering the false messaging with the true story about how wonderful our Great Barrier Reef really is. Dan McCarthy Spokesmen for the Regional Australia Party
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LABOR PARTIES ACROSS AUSTRALIA HAVE FUNDAMENTALLY DESERTED THEIR CORE When the workers of the 1891 Shearer’s Strike met under the Tree of Knowledge in Barcaldine, I suspect they had little inkling of where their admirable Labour (now Labor) movement – the first of its kind in the world – would end up. Some 130 years later, we see a Labor Party entirely unlike the one envisioned, and ultimately created by, the working class unions of the 1890s. Today’s Queensland Labor Party has fundamentally deserted its core. Labor is supposed to stand with the workers; it is supposed to stand for equality and the public good. Labor is not supposed to stand for the private interests of a bourgeois elite, and this begs the question as to why any Labor politician would support Voluntary Assisted Dying (VAD) legislation in this state. Our health and aged care systems are under enormous pressure - ambulances take too long to get to people, or are queued outside emergency because there are too few beds. People are waiting well over the expected periods to get surgery, and many can’t access dialysis treatment in their hometown. In these instances, who suffers most? It is not the bourgeois elite who all have private insurance; it is the working classes, the poor, the marginalised, the people who vote for Labor and expect Labor to protect them. Some have argued that legalising VAD is a matter of justice.
But in Queensland, where the healthcare system cannot currently provide adequate and just access to healthcare services according to individual needs, how can it possibly be reasonable to assert that the legalisation of VAD is a matter of justice? Advocates of VAD frequently talk about freedom of choice and respect for dignity. But whose dignity is really being respected? The bourgeois elite who have access to private health insurance - they get to choose to continue to treatment, to ask for palliative care, or to access (at public expense) VAD. But what about everyone else? VAD is not good policy for a Labor government. Compassion and respect for choice and dignity are noble goals, and not wanting to see people suffer is a noble goal. But at a time where those who do not belong to the wealthy elite are already at the mercy of a health and aged care system that is underfunded, under-resourced and largely devoid of compassion, VAD does not genuinely contribute to any of these goals. For reference, palliative care services in Queensland are underfunded to the tune of about $275 million per year. The Palaszczuk Labor Government could meet this requirement for 20 years with the same amount of money it has poured into its Cross River Rail project. So far, it hasn’t. ROBBIE KATTER Member for Traeger
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IT was not until I lived in Mount Isa that I truly appreciated the pleasure of rainfall and I’m not just talking about that calming pitter patter sound of raindrops on a tin roof. Being a Pommy, I can definitely confirm that good old precipitation is high on the average Brits’ whinge list. As a cockney in the Wet Tropics, it would be easy to revert to my old ways and cringe at the slightest sign of a black cloud, but as Douglas Shire locals will know, recent years have proven extremely dry. The last couple of dry seasons have been long, with gardens browning up and restrictions hitting as high as level 4 in 2019.
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In order to avoid any complacency, a water education campaign has been launched, in the Douglas Shire, ahead of the 2021 dry season to help increase public understanding of the delicate water situation in this part of the World. If you’ve ever wondered just how that rain water gets from rainforest water intakes to our homes, Douglas Shire Council has unveiled several educational videos, new web pages and immersive videos to inform, educate and connect customers to their Water and Wastewater team. There is no doubt that our water is precious and many people
aren’t aware of the complex, rigorous processes involved in the water journey, or the number of highly skilled and qualified people that work passionately behind the scenes. From flowing down mountains to Rex Creek, to making its way to the Mossman water treatment plant where it is extracted, filtered, tested, and treated, to finding its way to the Crees Road Reservoir before making the final journey to your home. Did you know there is a hightech control room that operates from the Mossman treatment plant, where a team meticulously oversees water quality, extraction rates and reservoir levels?
The new webpages also provide information on any current water restrictions and the reasons behind the water restriction status at any given time. Members of the public can also get a first-hand look at the water and wastewater infrastructure through the 360-degrees immersive videos. Further information can be found at the Douglas Shire Council’s website. All this H2O talk has made me thirsty so, for now, it’s Gazza signing out! You can catch up with Gazza each weekday afternoon between 4 – 7 pm on 90.9 FAB FM in Port Douglas
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Renewable Jobs Funded THE Queensland Government’s recent announcement of an additional $1.5 billion investment in renewable energy jobs has sparked celebration among Far North Queensland community groups who campaigned heavily over the past year for such an investment. The Queensland Renewable Energy and Hydrogen Jobs Fund adds $1.5 billion to the existing $500 million Queensland Renewable Energy Fund for a total of $2 billion. Prior to last year’s Queensland election, young people from the Australian Youth Climate Coalition (AYCC) campaigned in Cairns and across Queensland, asking the State Government to commit $2 billion for publicly-owned renewable energy to create secure jobs. Cairns and Far North Environment Centre (CAFNEC) were among other organisations who joined the AYCC youth in their campaign. CAFNEC Director Lucy Graham said Cairns would benefit hugely from the investment. “Cairns, like much of Queensland, has suffered both social and economic impacts as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, with huge job losses across the region,” she said. Queensland Minister for Energy, Renewables and Hydrogen Mick de Brenni said the fund would drive local manufacturing jobs in the renewables supply chain.
Friday July 02, 2021
Lions Club of Cairns Barrier Reef President, Rachel Davy with Freshwater Tennis Club President, Brian Davis and Committee member, Delmae Davis
Lions donate defibrillator to tennis club LIONS Club of Cairns Barrier Reef President, Rachel Davy with Freshwater Tennis Club President, Brian Davis and Committee member, Delmae Davis Freshwater Tennis Club was the grateful recipient of an Automated External Defibrillator (AED) donated by the Lions Club of Cairns Barrier Reef. The tennis club has been trying to source funding for a
defibrillator for some time and now, thanks to the Lions Club, they have been able to secure this vital piece of equipment. Freshwater Tennis Club provides a range of activities for players of all ages and 30 per cent of its members are aged over 60. However, sudden cardiac arrest can happen at any time and at any age with little or no warning. Having an AED on site will improve a person’s survival
prospects dramatically by giving a first aider the chance to provide vital treatment while waiting for the emergency services to arrive. The tennis club committee members have all just updated their first aid training which included the use of an AED so club members and players can feel secure in the knowledge that emergencies will be dealt with in a timely and efficient manner. The AED will also be
a great asset for the community who attend the popular Freshwater Festival which is held at the tennis club. Freshwater Tennis Club President, Brian Davis said “My wife and I were excited to attend the meeting of the Lions Club of Cairns Barrier Reef to receive the amazing gift of an Automated External Defibrillator (AED) for the Freshwater Tennis. “This is an item that has
been desperately needed by our club for some time and the lovely people at the Lions Club stepped up to help us out. “As I said at the meeting, we hope to never have to use the machine but if we do the person saved will know they owe their life to you guys. “This is an amazing gift from a committed great group of people, the unsung heroes of our community.”
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Looking for family fun?... Time to paws what you’re doing PETER MCCULLAGH ROLL UP, roll up! The biggest show is town is coming. The annual Cairns Show will throw open its gates to thousands Wednesday July 14. It’s a packed program designed to surprise and delight visitors. A program packed with value, excitement, and wonder and definitely something for all ages. For the past 20 years, Melvilles Animal Nursery had delighted and entertained families and visitors. There’s something for everyone said Craig Melville, owner and creative mastermind behind this enormously popular and successful exhibit. “There’s ‘Cute and Cuddly’ for the kids and our ‘Exotic and Unique’ for the teens and adults. Melvilles Animal Nursery is a sprawling exhibit spread over approximately 1000 square metres. Its not animals in pens, it’s a barnyard setting complete with machinery and
farming props, creating a total experience for visitors. All the animal standards are there, chickens, ducks, pigs, alpacas, whatever you imagine they have. But it’s the more unique that will capture the attention and hearts of visitors. There’s Mooie, the 1.2 metre tall Miniature Texas Long Horn Cow. Mooie is debuting this year in Cairns, after a sold-out season already at shows throughout Queensland. Make no beef about it, Mooie is sure to delight and be a ‘big’ hit. Or perhaps Pepi the Miniature Mediterranean Donkey. Tall on talent Pepi adds colour and joy to anyone’s life. A total crowd pleaser would have to be the Miniature Blue Cattle Dogs. Bindi the mum is a veteran and this year is joined by Junior and Mouse. A Trio of talent and cuteness, be sure to look out for these beauties. Melvilles has spent the past 35 years developing a unique and entertaining format for families. There could be no better entertain-
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ment than the Duck Racing. Twenty-four of the finest specially bred Indian Runner Ducks, finely honed and in peak condition will delight the crowds. Quacky-Chan, James Pond, Duck-Vader and Cheese and Quackers to name a few. Melvilles Animal Nursery exhibit opens each day at 9am and closes just prior to the fireworks each night. You will find them at the Scott Street end of the showgrounds and be prepared to visit them several times in the day, there’s more than enough for everyone. There’s still time to buy your discounted tickets online for this year’s show, or if online is not your thing, discounted tickets are available from the Showground Gates between July 1 and 14. Patrons can also purchase Bonus Dollar Books, where you get $30 value for only $25. Full details are available www.CairnsShow. com.au
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ATO to target cryptocurrency investors THE Australian Taxation Office (ATO) has flagged cryptocurrency as an area of interest this year. Media reports earlier this month revealed that up to 3.3million Australians may be cryptocurrency investors. There are some misconceptions surrounding an investment of this nature. The ATO is concerned that some investors believe their cryptocurrency investment gains are tax-free and only taxable once the holdings are converted back into Australian dollars. Dr. Ray Hamey from Sierra Accounting and Consulting believes some cryptocurrency investors may be caught out this year. “Cryptocurrency trading needs to be accounted for in your income tax return. The taxpayer needs to account for the profit (gain) or loss in their income tax return. “Gains from cryptocurrency are similar to gains from other investments, such as shares. “Generally, as an investor, if you buy, sell, swap for fiat currency, or exchange one cryptocurrency for another, it will be subject to capital gains tax (CGT) and must be reported,” he said. Buying and selling frequently, say, daily or week-
ly for example, suggests that this activity is unlikely to be classified as a passive investment. Another important aspect of this cryptocurrency ‘trading’, is whether you are an investor with a passive income or whether you are a trader who buys and sells.
This does not just apply to cryptocurrency but to all assets. An investor is one who buys, for example, a rental property and rents the property out for a number of years and then sells. This person is a passive investor whereas someone
who buys and sells frequently looks less like a passive investor and more like a trader. Cryptocurrency does not appear to pay interest or dividends but generates a profit on a buying and selling operation. So, what is the difference? A passive investor, on selling
the asset after holding the asset for 12 months or more, will receive 50 per cent discount on the taxable component of the capital gain. A trader does not. A trader is simply like a supermarket where you buy goods, and you sell them so you pay tax on the profit.
A trader does not get the 50 per cent discount. If you continually buy and sell assets such as shares, you may be considered a trader and not a passive investor. “You need to be careful and aware of the tax implications by becoming a trader. “There are a lot of advantages in being a passive investor such as holding shares for some years before selling to make a profit compared to that of a trader who buys and sells. “A trader however might make their living simply by buying and selling shares or other investments. “Another key factor is whether or not you have another income such as employment and buy shares to hold for a considerable time and then sell. “A trader, often, but not necessarily, does not have employment elsewhere and buys and sells shares or other assets on a daily basis as their business,” Dr Hamey said. The ideal way to ensure you comply with ATO requirement is to use a registered tax agent. If you are currently a holder of cryptocurrency or thinking about investing in digital currency you should speak to a tax agent with specialist knowledge and skills in this area.
2021 Cairns NAIDOC Week celebrations will commence on Saturday 3 July 2021 and follow national dates, 4 — 11 July 2021 Saturday 12:30pm Tuesday 7:00am 6:00pm Wednesday 1pm -5pm 6:30pm Thursday 10:00 am
3 July 2021 CAIRNS ELDERS’ LUNCHEON 6 July 2021 CAIRNS NAIDOC BREAKFAST 2021 GOOD VIBES @ NAIDOC 2021 7 July 2021 WUCHOPPEREN HEALTH SERVICE COMMUNITY NAIDOC DAY CAIRNS NAIDOC TRIVIA NIGHT 8 July 2021 DEADLY CHOICES NAIDOC SPORTS DAY
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The Cairns NAIDOC Committee pay respects to the Traditional Owners of the land where NAIDOC celebrations are held. We acknowledge their Elders past, present and emerging. The Cairns NAIDOC Committee would also like to thank the Commonwealth National Indigenous Australian’s Agency for their funding and Bumma Bippera Media 98.7FM as our auspicing body.
CAIRNS NAIDOC FRIDAY IN THE PARK - 9 JULY 2021
Cairns NAIDOC Friday in the Park will commence with the arrival of marchers and will be officially opened by traditional owners, Indigenous leaders, local politicians and community members. Friday in the Park brings our people together, organisations and agencies with their stalls, Indigenous business enterprises selling their wares and arts and crafts. Food will also be available for purchase. Entertainment will be provided in the form of singers, bands and dance groups displaying our cultural practices and history.
This event will have Auslan interpreters to support engagement of the local deaf community.
Venue: Fogarty Park, Cairns Esplanade Time: 10:00am – 6:00pm Contact: Lynette Dewis, mobile 0402 612 013 or email cairnsnaidoc@gmail.com This event is proudly sponsored by Deaf Services
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CASSOWARY COAST ELECTION
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7 Candidates vying for Division 6 PETER MCCULLAGH
LESS than 18 months after going to the polls in the 2020 Cassowary Coast Regional Council Election, 3,400 residents of Division 6 in Innisfail will once more put pencil to paper and elect a new councillor. The by-election has been triggered by the resignation of Councillor Kylie Farinelli earlier this month. Seven candidates have nominated for the vacant seat. Harry Tenni has nominated to stand again. Harry finished a few votes behind Farinelli at last year’s election. Also standing is ex-deputy Mayor and ex-Division 3 councillor Wayne Kimberly. Other nominations include local Innisfail business-woman Renee McLeod, Antonio Ucchino, John Hutchinson, Barry Anderson and Paul Toogood. Paul Toogood has been locked in legal issues with the Cassowary Coast Regional Council since 2017 and is a frequent critic of Council and it’s management and operations. The Electoral Commission of Queensland (ECQ) Commissioner Pat Vidgen said nominations for the by-election had closed. Cassowary Coast’s 3,400 Division 6 electors can vote early at the Innisfail Shire Hall, 70 Rankin Street, between 9am and 6pm from Monday 12 July to Friday 16 July, or vote on election day at the Innisfail East State School and Mourilyan State School between 8am and
6pm on Saturday 17 July. “Anyone wishing to postal vote should apply via the ECQ website before the deadline of Monday 5 July and return their completed ballot paper in the reply-paid envelope as soon as possible. “All voting must take place before 6pm on election day, Saturday 17 July, and the deadline for the ECQ to receive postal votes is Tuesday 27 July.” Mr Vidgen said the voting system for a divided council is determined in the Local Government Electoral Act as optional preferential voting. “This means electors must number one, some, or all the boxes on their ballot paper in their order of preference, for their vote to count. “I remind Cassowary Coast Regional Council Division 6 electors that voting is compulsory,” he said. Cairns Local News attempted to contact each of the standing candidates to canvas varied local issues to allow our readers an opportunity to understand more about where each candidate stood on key local and regional issues. Harry Tenni, Anthony Ucchino, Wayne Kimberley and Paul Toogood responded to us by the required deadline for publication. Renee McLeod, Barry Anderson and John Hutchinson have yet to respond. Question 1: What is the biggest issue currently facing the Cassowary Coast today, and how do you propose to
tackle this issue? Anthony Ucchino: Our biggest challenge is to properly manage ratepayers’ funds. The mismanagement of funds has created a mountain of negative feeling. We pay rates that are amongst the highest in Australia and our roads are woeful. We need to reintroduce the self-reliance that built this region. Stop paying LGAQ to do what we could do ourselves. Stop squandering on pointless legal fights. Keep the money in our shire and fix our roads. Wayne Kimberley: The Cassowary Coast’s biggest industries are sugar and bananas which contribute approximately 60 per cent of Council’s rateable income. Following meetings with industry representatives it’s apparent there is still a high level of support needed from Council to ensure the ongoing viability of these important industries. Career paths for our youth need to be supported by Council through industry diversification and policies that support economic growth. Council’s new planning scheme for the Cassowary Coast needs to be supported to encourage sustainable long-term investment in the region, and job opportunities in a diversified agricultural sector which complements our unique environmental assets. Harry Tenni: As a ratepayer my personal opinion is the rates and fees charged are simply to excessive for the services provided. I want to support current
I will work fulltime and co-operatively with all currently elected Councillors, and the new CEO to achieve reform within Council and build our community. • Gain the required support from likeminded Councillors to continue the reform of senior Council management positions, and ensure frontline local staffing levels permit a quality service to our community. • Challenge the smoke and mirrors type information provided from management, to the elected councillors. • Save millions of dollars, and invest this back into our community with strong local leadership and transparency.
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ratepayers and attract young working families to this region to build our community. Gain support from likeminded councillors to have the new CEO review the current operational model of Council and associated costs. Provide a report back to Council for consideration for the reduction of financial waste. Paul Toogood: The biggest challenge facing Council is to get back to basics and core services and reign in expenditure - $80 million budgeted to be spent this year. Transparency and accountability to the ratepayers for expenditure went out the door with the previous Council and the current Council has kept the door shut – staff bullying from the top down has made it all but impossible for transparency and accountability to exist. Question 2: The Port Hinchinbrook STP issue continues to roll along, with Council due to withdraw maintenance services. Where do you stand on this issue and what do you see is the long-term solution? Anthony Ucchino: This is a private development that has failed to deliver on promised infrastructure. Ratepayers should not have to foot the bill. Local people predicted the failure but were not listened to. This is not our problem to solve. Wayne Kimberley: I support Council’s view. Water and sewerage must be self-funded, and to take on this infrastructure could see Cardwell residents paying up to $2,000 per pedestal to operate the STP unit which is a significant impost to ratepayers. Port Hinchinbrook is the gateway to the Cassowary Coast and this issue needs to be resolved through further negotiations with State and Federal governments, for operational funding beyond construction.
Harry Tenni: I do not support Council have the funding burden and dumping the costs on all ratepayers of the shire. Council water section does have the ability to maintain and manage this site long term. The necessary funding must be provided from the State Government to support the Council management active of the site, until a transition to user pay can be applied at a reasonable cost. Paul Toogood: The Port Hinchinbrook STP is another transparency and accountability issue – Council holds information that I nor the ratepayers are privy to as to costings, contracts, negotiations for grants etc and as such, if elected, I will be seeking as a priority to be provided with all of the information Council holds so as I can make an informed decision in the best interests of all the community on how to go forward. Question 3: Currently Walla’s Fish and Chip and Council are in dispute regarding tenue over their site as occupied for the past 30 years. This is potentially another ‘black-eye’ for Council. What would you like to see by way of a solution to this issue and do you feel this will be an issue for the Division 6 voters? Anthony Ucchino: Why does Council want to destroy this small business? Walla’s is an iconic feature of our community, that brings a lot of value for locals and tourists. Who would gain from getting rid of Walla’s? Ex Division 6 Councillor Heath has a competing business not far from Walla’s. The solution to this is to leave Walla’s alone. Wayne Kimberley: The current Innisfail Master Plan includes the Wallas site, and Council supports it being there. There’s a lease agreement which expires shortly, and a new agreement will have to come into
place. I suspect this is a case of communication breakdown and hope to see this resolved to ensure Wallas can continue to trade in its current location. Harry Tenni: Walla’s Fish and Chip has been around almost as long as me! I aim to grow our region. I am currently gathering more details around why the decision was made. I intend to follow with the proprietor and Council, so hopefully as the elected member in about 20 days I can work to resolve this issue. With 28 years of operating my own business, I can fully feel and understand the frustration being experienced by the business proprietor. Paul Toogood: This is an issue for the whole region, not just Division 6, and a prime example of how the current Council needs to change to focus on the community and the people and local businesses in the community. I am unsure as to why Council wants to change Wallas, I have my suspicions as no doubt do a lot of people, however, given Council is currently spending money on the riverfront and upgrading road and footpaths then surely it could install shade sails and an outdoor dining area adjacent to Wallas and keep the existing arrangements in place. The overwhelming public support for Wallas strongly suggests that Council have made a mistake and, if elected, I will prioritise a personal investigation into the legality of what Council is doing to Wallas – is it transparent and effective process? Is it in the interests of the community? Is it ethical? Is it decision making in the public interest? Is it meaningful community engagement – all of which apply as law under Part 4 of the Local Government Act.
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THE SONG ACHILLES
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ARTS AND ENTERTAINMENT
Friday July 02, 2021
Would you dare to dine in the dark? BERTA PEREZ-BERMUDEZ CANDELA
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FRIDAY Andrea Live - Thirsty Flamingo Poolside Bar, 5:00pm Ivy Amara - The Beach Shack, Kewarra Beach Resort, 5:30pm Janna Mercedes - O’Donnells Irish Bar and Grill, 6:00pm Katie Richards - Barron River Hotel, 6:00pm Kim Settle & John Comrie - Edge Hill Bowls Club, 6:00pm Hot Ice - Cazaly’s, 6:15pm Mississippi Shakedown - The Anthill Hotel Mareeba, 8:00pm Kaweyova Band – Pier Bar, 8:00pm Ten Foot Tall - Brothers Leagues Club, 8:30pm Fingerprint 5piece Dance Band Bar36 at The Reef Hotel Casino, 9:00pm Bobby Maguire & Alex Maher - Elixr Music Bar, 9:30pm
SATURDAY Vivien Asi Duo - Boardwalk
SUNDAY Katie Richards - Ellis Beach Bar
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Speewah Tavern, 6:00pm
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Big Jim - Cazaly’s, 6:15pm
Blue Reed - Vitalia’s Italian
Talitha Jae - Bulmba-Ja,
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Miss Tee - Sauce Brewing Co,
Robert Ross - Roo Bar & Grill,
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The Dreggs - Tanks arts Centre,
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Los Caracoles - Elixr Music Bar,
Ten Foot Tall - Brothers
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OFF the back of a sold-out event and rave reviews from guests, Rocco by Crystalbrook is excited to launch the second Senses, Dining in the Dark event to be held on Thursday July 8. Rocco has built a great reputation as a unique dining experience combined with stunning views and sensational service. Located on the top floor of the tower with stunning views to the Coral Sea along with amazing Mediterranean inspired food and mouth watering cocktails, Rocco has it all. The night promises to test your senses and you can explore the concept of how sight influences your taste. The theme for this dining experience is Tastes From Around the World. Shaun Allen, Food and Beverage Outlets Manager at Crystalbrook Riley, says: “research shows that most people eat with their eyes, so we’ll be turning out the lights in order for our guests to really turn up their other senses. Diners will also be blindfolded to add to the intrigue of the night.” Senses: Dining in the Dark offers an indulgent four-course menu that pays homage to the four corners of the globe, with guests taken on an intriguing journey from the great outback, to the land of the Rising Sun; across the seas to the Mediterranean cuisine of Morocco before completing their culinary trip in Paris. Wines will be paired to each dish.
“It’s a feast as much for your imagination, as it is for your eyes,” Shaun says. “You may find yourself pleasantly surprised.” Tickets can be purchased at www.crystalbrookcollection. com/riley/offers/senses
At a glance: What: Senses: Dining in the Dark When: Thursday 8 July Where: Rocco by Crystalbrook, Level 12, Crystalbrook Riley, 131-141 Esplanade, Cairns City Time: 6:00pm until 9:00pm Cost: $129 per person
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GREAT EVENTS THIS WEEKEND For more information on the many great events in our region visit www.CairnsLocalNews.com.au/community-noticeboard
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STARRY NIGHT CINEMA: Toy Story 4
Starry Night Cinema is back at the Botanic Gardens! Oh yes, it’s been a long break between screenings at our very favourite venue, but we’re superduper excited to be back. Kids under school age have free entry Toy Story 4 A fundraiser for Friends of Botanic Gardens Cairns & End Credits Film Club. Food van onsite - The Samosa Hub Awesome Coffee / hot choccies BYO Picnic allowed Sunday 6.30pm Cairns Botanic Gardens www.facebook.com/events/1696420423883194
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SPILT ‘T’ PARTY: Talitha Jae Debut EP Launch
Saturday 10am - 4pm Cairns Museum Full details: www.CairnsMuseum.org.au
Far North Queensland Singer-Songwriter Talitha Jae is excited to share her long-awaited EP ‘Spilt T’! Join her in celebrating with a night of live music right in the heart of Cairns, and get exclusive access to the EP ahead of its online release. Award winning FNQ artist Robert Cini will be opening the show. The venue has comfortable theatre style seating so everyone gets a good view of what’s happening on stage, and is fully accessible, plus there will be an Auslan interpreter on stage. Saturday 6.30pm Balumba-Ja www.trybookings.com/events
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Super Sensational Scavenger Hunt – School Holiday Fun at Cairns Museum Event by Cairns Historical Society and Cairns Museum. Just one of a series of event for the Cairns Museum’s Winter School Holoday Program for 2021. The challenge is on. How many Museum objects on our list can you find? Grab your clipboard and activity sheet from Museum Reception to get started.
EXTINCTION: The Rondo Theatre
A wild, rainy night and an injured tiger quoll bring together a passionate environmentalist and an unlikely Good Samaritan. What will be compromised in the quest to save
the quoll? Nothing is black and white in this intriguing story about love, sex, money and power. ‘Extinction’ delves deep into the heart of our own morals, choices and tightly-held convictions, wrapping an important conservation message around a unique and personal human story. And as it’s a Hannie Rayson play, expect to hear some funny, cutting lines too! Friday and Saturday night Rondo Threatre Cairns Full details: www.ticketlink.com.au
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ART IN THE PARK - Cairns Esplanade
Feeling creative and wanting people to create with? Come to Art in the Park! A small gathering on the first Sunday of the month, weather permitting, on the esplanade making art - and you’re invited come join in. No experience or expertise needed, this is an opportunity for some creative play - come sit and chat and draw with no pressure or expectations. There’s big paper provided if you need along with some art supplies you can use. Sunday 9.30am - 11am Esplanade Cairns www.facebook.com/events/1696420423883194
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MIND GAMES
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The Duke and Duchess of Sussex have given what first name to their new baby?
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What was the first mass produced car?
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The Boomtown Rats formed in which city in 1975?
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In what year was the first colour photograph taken, 1861, 1885, 1894, 1899?
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What nationality was the inventor of Morse code, Samuel Finley Breese Morse?
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What was the number of Twitter’s original character limit?
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The group Destiny’s Child consisted of Kelly Rowland, Michelle Williams and what other vocalist?
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What was the name of Han Solo’s ship in Star Wars?
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What was the original title of Jane Austin’s classic novel Pride and Prejudice?
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Who replaced Michael McCormack as leader of the Nationals in Federal parliament last week?
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In Game of Thrones, who is responsible for the creation of the Night King?
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If a person is shot with one of Cupid’s lead-tipped arrows, what emotion do they feel?
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Who wrote the novel Goldfinger?
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Which nut is used in the manufacture of dynamite?
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How many landlocked states and territories does Australia have?
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Benny Goodman is best known for playing which instrument?
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Who invented Coco-Cola?
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Complete this line, ‘All thing bright and beautiful all creatures…’
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Which Torres Strait island is home to the Meriam people? Which Torres Strait island is home to the Meriam people?
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What does the word ‘onion’ mean in Latin?
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In Australia what does RAAF stand for?
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Who composed The Nutcracker?
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What is the collective noun for turkeys?
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What does Jimi Hendrix, Kurt Cobain and Amy Winehouse have in common?
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Who portrayed Melanie in “Gone With the Wind?
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What is the fastest snake in the world?
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Which American novelist wrote The Old Man and the Sea?
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What unusual method was used to light the Olympic Cauldron at Barcelona in 1992
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In what year did Elvis Presley die, aged 42?
Does the Leaning Tower of Pisa lean: north, south, east or west?
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AQUARIUS: As of June 27, Venus will send love to your seventh house of partnerships, causing you to focus on how you function in relationships. You may find yourself feeling more drawn to the idea of a committed partnership (or at least ready to take things to the next level). In fact, by June 28, Mars in your relationship sector will sextile the North Node in your romantic fifth house, paving the way for your connection with someone to blossom into something far more.
GEMINI: As this week begins, you’ll be in a beautiful position to strengthen your relationship from both a practical and emotional standpoint. As Venus in your grounded second house forms a trine with Neptune in your ambitious tenth house on June 21, you may feel like discussing your career goals with your partner and talking about your future together as a couple. And as Mercury retrograde in Gemini comes to an end on June 22, you may begin to feel way more organized and surer of your purpose.
LIBRA: Because Venus enters your social eleventh house on June 27, you may begin this week craving more human interaction. This is a beautiful time to develop feelings for a friend and to let your connection be the backbone for something romantic. You may even meet someone who shows you a new perspective or takes you to a new place by June 28. Mars in your eleventh house of community will sextile the North Node in your adventurous ninth house, showing you a whole new world.
PISCES: You may see the beauty of showing your love through helpful gestures this week. As Venus enters your selfless sixth house on June 27, it will inspire you to make life easier for your lover. Don’t underestimate the romance behind giving each other a ride to work or folding the laundry. In fact, by June 28, it could bring you so much closer as Mars in your productive sixth house forms a sextile with the North Node in your cozy fourth house. Together, you can build a home so beautiful that you never want to leave. ARIES: You’re entering an incredibly romantic period of time this week. After all, on June 27, Venus will dance into your passionate fifth house, tapping into your desire for a love that lifts you off the ground and leaves you feeling youthful and desired. And on June 28, Mars in your creative fifth house will trine the North Node in your communication sector, helping you find the right way to express your feelings to your lover.
CANCER: You may begin seeing the value of a more stable partnership as this week begins. On June 27, Venus will glimmer in your grounded second house, encouraging you to release the drama and focus on a love life that’s based on trust. By June 28, Mars in your down-to-earth second house will sextile the North Node in your spiritual twelfth house, merging your need for practicality as well as your need for emotional understanding in a partnership.
TAURUS: You may be craving a calmer, quieter, and more meaningful love by July 27. As Venus warms up your fourth house of home and family, you may begin building an emotional bond with your lover that goes deeper than what you had before. As Mars in your protective fourth house forms a trine with the North Node in your stable second house on July 28, it’s the perfect time to lay down a strong foundation for a relationship.
VIRGO: You may feel like retreating into your own private world as this week begins. On June 27, Venus will activate your secretive twelfth house, which may encourage you to take a break from the dating scene. However, it could also encourage you to spend more private time with your lover so that you can connect on a more emotional level. Either way, respecting your spiritual needs is of the utmost importance by June 28, as Mars in your soulful twelfth house will sextile the North Node in your ambitious tenth house.
SCORPIO: There’s no better time to start sprucing up your social media and your dating profiles than now. After all, as of June 27, Venus will be shining a light on your tenth house of reputation, making you feel way more popular than usual. Potential lovers will absolutely notice the fabulous way you’re presenting yourself. And putting a little more effort into dating could lead to powerful results by July 28, when Mars in your ambitious tenth house forms a sextile with the North Node in your transformative eighth house. SAGITTARIUS: You may be in the mood to spice things up in your love life this week. After all, Venus spreads its wings in your adventurous ninth house on June 27, showing you a whole new perspective of what your love life could be. This is the perfect time to travel with your lover and gain new experiences together. In fact, by June 28, embracing your needs for spontaneity could bring you so much closer with someone as Mars in your expansive ninth house forms a sextile with the North Node in your partnership sector. CAPRICORN: You may be craving something deep and transcendent from your love life as of this week. After all, on June 27, Venus will smolder in your intimate eighth house, increasing your passion for being desired by someone who’s willing to get to know you. By June 28, you may even begin speaking the love language of “acts of service” as Mars in your transformative eighth house forms a sextile with the North Node in your selfless sixth house. A solid partnership is built by being there for each other.
LEO: You’re absorbing so much love, beauty, and abundance this week. After all, on June 27, Venus will sashay into Leo, pouring all sorts of vibrant energy straight into your soul. Prepare to feel even more attractive and desired. And as Mars in Leo forms a sextile with the North Node in your eleventh house of friends on June 28, you have the power to extend your social circle and meet people who truly make you feel valued.
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Land Area 1017 sqm.
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• Front and rear patios. • Air conditioned • Rumpus room/double garage. • Close to school, day care, bus service. Solid block home in sought after Mourilyan area. Approx. 50 mts to kindy, day-care. 200mts to primary school and bus stop to Innisfail and secondary schools. Post office and café close by.
• 3 bedroom home • Corner block with 2 street access • 1,012sqm block • Currently tenanted at $250p/wk • 9km to Etty Bay
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HALF MOON BAY Golf
Tuesday June 22 Ladies: Div1: K Cleland 41, J Jorgensen 37, C Atkinson 36 Div2: J Gilliver 40, F Hayles 37,L Ladru 34 Div3: M Desira 38, J Mather 37, S Pabst 36. Wednesday June 23 Men’s Div1: H Raymond 38, R Ladru 38, P Bennett 37 Div2: J King 41, B Peacock 39, D Chandler 38 Ladies: R Yelland 36 Friday June 25 Men’s: Div1: J Davidson17, D Pulley 17, J Everall 15 Ladies: C Demosthemis 21 Saturday June 26 Men’s: Div1: B Courtney 39, R Smith 32 Div2: G Nicholls 37, G Thomas 33 Ladies: P Nitschke 32, H Phillips 32 Sunday June 27 Men’s: Div1: R Beverley 34, M Allan 32 Div2: G Bell 34, J Rennie 34 2021 4BBB Championships Results A Grade Gross Winners: Brian Campbell & Jake Hopper A Grade Gross Runner up: Michael Rogge & Matt Velicki Nett Winners: Wazza O’Brien & Shane Pickering Nett Runner Up: Paul Frier & Graham Sunners B Grade Gross Winners: Rod Kettle & Ted Everett Gross Runner Up: Gavin Douglas & Craig Thomas Nett Winners: Marty Ots & Peter Wyatt Nett Runner Up: Mark Wright & Kevin Somerville C Grade Gross Winners: Geoff Kendall & Shaun Kendall Gross Runner Up: Chris Trickey & Dave McTague Nett Winners: Don Tidswell & Leo Leonard Nett Runner Up: Matt Brading & Lachie Collis Ladies 1 Division: Gross Winners: Marion Wright & Beulah Merrick Gross Runner Up: Ali Watson & Ruth Yelland Nett Winners: Jeanette Gilliver & Gayle Chillemi Nett Runner Up: Toni Lohman & Clare Hopper
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JACK HIGH MOSSMAN MEN’S & LADIES BOWLS CLUB Saturday June 26
Terry Richards / Daryl Hoskins / Jim Geddes d Charlie Toohey / Gordon Azzapardi / Joe Girgenti 16-15; Col Widdows / Col Maxted d John Fleming / Murray Heads 27-25; SAS / Tony Brlyack / Peter Worley d Gary Watts / Ken Dunn / Bill Allison 21-17; Doug Pitt / George Wilmot / Gordon Henderson d Col Johnson / Geoff Sims / Brock Girgenti 21-15; and in the final of Club Championship Fours, John Cochrane / Dave Blain / Kiwi / Nev Fletcher d Eric Smith / David White / Nev Tesch / John Arnold 20-17; and in the Club Championship Triples and the winners for the day, Mick Frese / Chris Payne / Dick Pitt d Billy Smith / Bruce Lester / Steve Cue 27-14. Sunday, and the winners of the final in the Club Championship Pairs, Eric Smith / Nev Fletcher d John Cochrane / Nev Tesch 22-9. This Saturday, in the Club Championship Triples, David Blain / SAS / Nev Fletcher vs Bernie Wolland / Nev Tesch / Terry Richards. Jackpot Bowls this Saturday with names in by 12 noon with card call at 12.45pm. For anyone interested in playing bowls, either for the first time or returning to the game, contact David White on 0407 630 759. Ladies Results June 24 Social Winners were Barbara May, Betty Thomas and Ann Geddes 2w + 9. Runners Ups were Denise Highland, Gloria Geeves and Margaret Cooper. 2W +1. Raffle winner was Christine Rowbury. Club Four Champions are Honey Coysh, Carmen Bolton, Carole Maxted and Maree Crees who defeated Pam Widdows, Margaret Heffernan, Christy Colley and Trish Arnold. Any ladies wishing to learn to bowl, free coaching is available. Contact: Carole Maxted caroles44bb@ dodo.com.au or 0400 954 537
EDGE HILL MEMORIAL BOWLS CLUB
Ladies Social Bowls and Championship Results: Thursday June 17, Mixed Social bowls Pairs winners were were Ray Hockley and Barry Bolton. R/U: Jill Alexander-Sasche and Beth Gray. Men’s Mixed Social Bowls: Tuesday June 15, Social bowls Triples winners were Gary Pomroy and Kim Mitchell. R/U: Terry Bartholomeusz and Bruce Moseley. Jackpot $598 not won. Tuesday night winners were Lorraine, Danny and Frank. R/U: Sony, Rayleen and Peter. Wednesday Night June 16 Triples winners were Lou Pomroy, Ian Noble and Brenton Sloper. R/U: Allan, Chris and Steve Henson. Saturday June 19 Social bowls winners were John Parker and Ian Stafford. R/U: Geoff Royle and Meredith Kennon. L/C: Wayne Hunter and Barry Bolton. Jackpot $938 not won. Social bowls will continue Tuesday (Day and Night) and Wednesday night triples and Saturday Social depending on final numbers. 2021 Pennant Season: Saturday June 19, The Mixed Pennant (Section 2) season began with Edge Hill defeating West Cairns 54-33 at Marlin Coast and Marlin Coast drew with Edmonton. Next week Edge Hill v’s Edmonton and West Cairns v’s Marlin Coast played at Edmonton. Edge Hill Club Championship Games. Check the notice board for all upcoming games. Next game is Dazza Curry V’s Phil Lee playing off for the 2021 A Grade Singles Final day and time TBA. B Grade Singles Bruce Moseley will now play Peter Whitehead in the 2021 B Grade Singles Final. To play social bowls at Edge Hill this week put your name on the lists available behind the bar for a game. Contact the Club on 4053 1036, Ray Webster 0402 182 230, Gary Victor (GOV) 0407 962 860 for assistance if the club is closed.
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Junior footballers tackle the Nate Myles Cup Carnival A RECORD 27 teams from throughout North and Central Queensland competed for the Nate Myles Cup at the Under 13’s Rugby League Carnival played at Alley Park, Gordonvale last weekend. Mackay team Brothers Bulldogs Blue defeated Townsville Centrals to take out the 2021 title. The Brothers Bulldogs Blue Mackay team finished their pool games on 18 points, progressing to the Semi Finals against the local club, Edmonton Storm, with the visitors taking the spoils to meet Townsville club Centrals Gold in the Grand Final. The final was a see-sawing affair with the Bulldogs overcoming a determined Centrals Gold 24-20. The Piccones IGA spon-
sored carnival is held in recognition of one of the Far North’s favourite sons, former NRL star Nate Myles. Myles started his playing career as a 5-year-old playing his junior rugby league with the Southern Suburbs Junior Rugby League club. Carnival Awards Nate Myles Cup Champions – Brothers Bulldogs Blue Mackay
Player of the Carnival – Locklyn Thomas (Burdekin Roosters Blue) Player of the Final – Adam McSherry (Brothers Bulldogs Blue Mackay) Team Spirit Award –Dysart Bulls Referee of the Carnival – Marcus Steinhart (Darwin)
Player of the Carnival – Locklyn Thomas (Burdekin Roosters Blue)
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MATCH REPORT Mudcrabs
Both Crabs squads had the weekend off last time out. Set piece and game structure was a focus for the boys this week, as they want to shape up after having two weekends off. The boys want to extend their gap at the top of the table when they take on Wanderers this Friday knowing they are now the hunted of the FNQ Rugby Reserve grade competition. The Mudcrabs Men have won their last 5 games straight and want to avenge their round One loss to the same Wanderers outfit, who will be looking to break the streak. The Mudcrab’s women will also be playing Wanderers. This is a key fixture for our women’s team, who have been holding strong at the top of the competition despite a number of players playing through injuries. To see both teams in action, come down tonight (July 2) to see the men at 6pm and the women straight after.
Mudcrab’s Daniel Gane and Cameron Scott Name: Daniel Gane Age: 21 (Actually 33)
Name: Cam Scott Age: 26 Nickname/s: Cam, Scotty, Reiko Nickname/s: Skinny Position/s: Prop, Front-Row, Fly-half, No.3 Position/s: 9 can’t pass right, 10 can’t Job/occupation: High School Teacher kick far Hobbies/interests: Long walks to the Job/occupation: Sparky fridge, watching sports, pretending I know Hobbies/interests: Golf and Lord of the things Crab you’re most looking forward to Rings quotes. playing with this year and why: The Crab you’re most looking forward young crew of Shadrach, Kyjuan, Dharzell, to playing with this year and why: Phoenix, Diesel and Kevin. They are the Dharzell Roberts at 15 makes the 10 future of the club and are already far better as look good every time. players than I am.
TEAM
PLAYED
WINS
DRAW
LOSSES
PTS
WM SEAGULLS
11
10
0
1
20
DEVILS
11
10
0
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SEAGULLS
11
8
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MAGPIES
11
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14
BEARS
11
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14
DOLPHINS
11
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PRIDE
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BLACKHAWKS
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12
FALCONS
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10
TIGERS
11
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8
6
HUNTERS
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6
JETS
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CAPRAS
11
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2
9
2
CUTTERS
11
1
0
10
2
INTRUST SUPER CUP ROUND 12 S A T U R D A Y
J U L Y
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Jets V Falcons. WM Seagulls V Pride. Hunters V Cutters. Blackhawks V Devils. Bears V Tigers. Capras V Dolphins. S U N D A Y J U L Y 4 Magpies V Seagulls.
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N O T
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UPCOMING MEETINGS:
June: 23rd July: 7th & 21st September: 1st, 15th & 29th October: 13th and 27th
For more information call Karina on 0421 416 971 or Helen on 0407 589 338 or email karinagray61@gmail.com
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THE 2021 Queensland Junior Squash Championships will always be a memorable event for 17-year-old Cairns junior Kurstyn Mather. Mather won the Under 19 Girls Queensland Tile at the championships hosted by Sportsworld Cairns on Wednesday. It was an all-Cairns final with Mather playing fellow Cairns Squash Club member Sophie Fadaely. It was a four-set final with Mather dropping only the second set on her way to victory. The Queensland Junior Championship featured 96 competitors from throughout Queensland as well as interstate. Competitors from 9 years-old up to 19 competed for individual titles as well as competing in the three regional team format. The Queensland team will be selected after this event to compete at the Australian Junior Open to be held in October this year. Other notable results included: Josh Porter also from Cairns Squash Club won the Queensland Under 17 Boys Title. Michael Lawrence Under 13 Boys first, Cameron Ackroyd Under 11 Boys first, Kai Dumbleton Under 9 Boys first, Chloe Baxter Under 9 Girls first, John Morris Mixed Novices first.
Kurstyn Mather (front) and Sophie Fadaely
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