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CAIRNS TIDE TIMES LOW: 2.40 LOW: 14.21 HIGH: 8.08 HIGH: 21.08

CAIRNS TIDE TIMES LOW: 3.05 LOW: 14.51 HIGH: 8.37 HIGH: 21.36

CAIRNS TIDE TIMES LOW: 3.34 LOW: 15.24 HIGH: 9.10 HIGH: 22.06

CAIRNS TIDE TIMES LOW: 4.07 LOW: 16.00 HIGH: 9.45 HIGH: 22.37

CAIRNS TIDE TIMES LOW: 4.44 LOW: 16.38 HIGH: 10.25 HIGH: 23.10

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MIN:21 MAX:27 CAIRNS TIDE TIMES LOW: 5.25 LOW: 17.20 HIGH: 11.13 HIGH: 23.47

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INNISFAIL 7 DAY WEATHER FORECAST AND TIDE TIMES MIN:18 MAX:24 INNISFAIL TIDE TIMES LOW: 3.38 LOW: 15.04 HIGH: 8.29 HIGH: 21.24

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MIN:19 MAX:24 INNISFAIL TIDE TIMES LOW: 4.01 LOW: 15.32 HIGH: 8.57 HIGH: 21.51

INNISFAIL TIDE TIMES LOW: 4.29 LOW: 16.03 HIGH: 9.30 HIGH: 22.22

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Major erosion is a major issue at Holloways Beach, Division 8 Cr Rhonda Coghlan with the Draft Strategy

Rising sea levels a threat PETER MCCULLAGH THE perils related to living in the far north are well documented. Residents not only contend with stingers, crocodiles as well as a host of snakes, but also natural disaster is never far from our minds. The Cairns Regional Council administers over 120 kilometres of coastline, in addition to public amenities, many situated less than one kilometre from the high tide marker. Last week, Cairns Regional Council released the draft Our Cairns Coast: Adapting for the Future strategy document. This draft strategy outlines the challenge we face in the coming decades from the threat of erosion or inundation through storm and tidal surges as well as projected sea level rises. With much of Cairns built on tidal plains we are, and will continue to be at risk from the ocean. In the lead up to Cyclone Yasi the Cairns Hospital was evacuated as a storm surge threatened to inundate this

essential infrastructure. Of concern at the time was also the ability of the Cairns Airport along with sewage treatment facilities in Cairns to operate if the planned tidal surge eventuated. Fortunately, Yasi turned south and Cairns was spared. However, the threat remains, much of our essential infrastructure remains at threat from inundation or sea level rises. The draft strategy identifies 588 priority Council and community assets that could be at risk from storm tide inundation, sea level rise or erosion by the year 2100 if no action is taken to mitigate and adapt to the impacts of climate change. Council has also mapped the potential areas affected by coastal hazards by 2100 in key coastal locations based on the State government’s mandated 0.8m sea level rise, and outlines proposed actions to address these hazards. Detailed within the strategy are community assets at risk, along with infrastructure urgently necessitating reloca-

tion or modification to allow for even a modest 0.30 metre rise in sea level. In Yorkeys Knob, public assets including nine sewage pumping stations, the school, golf course, toilets blocks as well as sewerage and water pipes will require modification or relocation. It is a similar situation with Holloways and Machans Beach. Sewage pump stations, community halls as well as the Australian Federal Police Asset and Radar Station are at risk from rising sea levels. Division 8 Councillor Ronda Coghlan believes we need to plan for the future, “We have a responsibility to protect this generation as well as future generations. “The modelling we are obligated to work under is applied across the length and breadth of Queensland with predictions up to 0.80 metre potential rise in sea levels by 2100. “What we do not know now, is the impact on the modelling of all the steps being taken in Australia and around the world like carbon-offsets and

carbon reductions. “However, what we do know is that if we fail to take reasonable precautions now, ramping up in years to come will prove to be too little too late. “Cairns’ residents have an opportunity to have a say regarding this strategy, no matter what their personal belief is on climate change. It does not matter. This is an opportunity to be better informed and participate in forming a strategy for the future of this beautiful coastal city,” Cr Coghlan said. The Our Cairns Coast: Adapting for the Future strategy will be available for public consultation until Sunday August 31 via the Have Your Say section on Council’s website (www.cairns.qld.gov. au/council/have-say/). Members of the community can provide written feedback or attend drop-in information sessions with details to be provided on the Our Cairns Coast webpage.

THE Cairns Historical Society and Cairns Museum enters a new era with the appointment of its first Executive Officer. Clive Skarott, President of Cairns Historical Society (CHS), welcomed Fleur Anderson to the team and said the bold move to appoint a management professional at the helm was designed to carry the organisation into the future. Ms Anderson is a qualified scientist and educator with more than 20 years’ experience in the private and public sectors, including as Curation Coordinator of the Victorian State Botanical Collection (Royal Botanic Gardens), and Coordinator of more than 120 public program volunteers. “I am passionate about cultural and heritage collections and dedicated to community outcomes and making a difference,” Ms Anderson said. “Cairns Historical Society plays an integral role in celebrating the collective heritage of Far North Queensland. “The importance of this role cannot be overstated given the rapid pace of change

NEW CEO Fleur Anderson in the modern world. “It creates a sense of place and identity and fosters an understanding of the interplay between society, politics and culture.” Ms Anderson’s interest in local heritage and community continues outside of work hours, alongside a passion for gardening, photography and the arts, and dancing the Tango and Salsa. The not-for-profit organisation was founded in 1958. The CHS Research Centre holds more than 60,000 items of personal, professional and Government papers and ephemera, books, unpublished reports, newspapers, photographs, journal articles and maps.

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A NIGHT IN PARADISE LIONS Club of Cairns Marlin Coast are holding a fundraising night later this month on Saturday, August 28. “A Night in Paradise” will treat guests to an evening of canapes, a range of beers and wines and live entertainment. There will also be an auction with special items that will cause some excitement. The event will be held at Kewarra Beach Resort from 6:30 to 9:30 with tickets costing $50. This is an inaugural event and all funds raised this year will be donated to The Cancer Society, Queensland. It is hoped that “A Night in Par-

adise” will become an annual event to raise funds for the Cairns community. Marlin Coast Lions is a new club in Cairns and members have spent hundreds of hours raising funds. They have chosen The Cancer Council Queensland to benefit from “A Night in Paradise” as they are dedicated to improving the quality of life for people living with cancer, through research, patient care, prevention and early detection. If you would like to support this cause please email a.bahgat2@outlook.com or phone on 0414 377 915 to purchase tickets.

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Celebrating cassowaries

DRIVING SUCCESS

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Cairns local Darnell Creed-Way WILMA STEVENS FOR some jobseekers, having a driver’s licence is a pre-requisite for employment. Cairns local Darnell Creed-Way discovered the importance of having a driver’s license when he was job searching. A new Learner Driver Program setup by Vocational Partnership Group Inc. (VPG) was instrumental in Darnell achieving both goals, finding employment as well as obtaining his driver’s license. The VPG program provides jobseekers engaged in VPG’s youth transition programs an opportunity to access supervised driving lessons so they can work towards achieving their provisional license. The local not-for-profit organisation has joined forces with Cairns Truck Schools to deliver a Learner Driver Program that provides young jobseekers access to funded driving lessons. The program helped Darnell secure employment and an apprenticeship with Cairns Diesel Service. Darnell explains “I got my license quicker through the program, I received 7 hours of driving lessons which equates to 21 hours towards my logbook”. “I had previous work experience in retail and customer service, and I was looking for

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a change, I wanted to get a trade, together we researched the company and role to make sure I was well prepared, giving me the confidence I needed to go for the job”. Managing Director at Cairns Diesel Service, Travis Briffa said “the program allowed him to secure a motivated talent who can fulfill their recruitment needs”. He explained “VPG put forward some great candidates, and we chose 19-year-old Darnell based on his attitude and willingness to learn”. “Darnell was working towards his P’s and knowing VPG was going to continue supporting him with lessons once he started with us, was reassuring and gave us the confidence in our staffing choice”. “Young people have to start somewhere, and this opportunity definitely helped Darnell get his foot in the door”. Before starting his employment with Cairns Diesel Services, Darnell explains “I had no experience in this area before this job, so it’s been a great opportunity to grow my skills and work towards a qualification”. “I started out as a trades assistant and worked my way up to an apprenticeship as an engineering trades person specialising in diesel fuel injection”.

THE bird that time forgot will never be ignored by school students and residents of the beachside township of Mission Beach. Signs dot the roadside as you drive into Mission Beach warning you of cassowaries and advising you to slow down and take care. In preparation for this year’s Cassowary Festival, school students from Mission Beach State School have been busy designing colourful artwork advising motorists to ‘slow down’ and ‘watch out’ when driving on roads through cassowary country. There’s an immense sense of community pride living in the ‘Cassowary Capital’ of Australia. Living and growing up near their endangered living dinosaur is a privilege they do not take for granted. The students have been designing bright colourful artworks to be digitally enhanced by artist and festival coordinator Liz Gallie to use as road signs to help raise awareness during the 2021 Community

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Bhu (Year 3) with the po ster he designed. Photo: Car men Pedroni

and the Rainforest School kids being tutored by artist Nina Dawson are busy making cassowary costumes to wear in the ‘Drumming of the Cassowaries’ grand parade”. The parade will be supported by the Tully High School Brass Band and led by well-known entertainment identity Di Queen, especially invited from Cairns to lend her magic to the Festival. Ms Gallie said the Mission Beach school kids always come up with great slogans that show how much they love the rainforest ‘big birds. “The Cassowary Festival which will be held on Saturday September 4, is a celebration of our community, for our community said Ms Gallie. “A big colourful creative event with opportunities for local businesses and families to showcase the community’s com-

‘Slow down’ and ‘watch out’ when driving on roads through cassowary country.

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Cassowary Festival. From the earliest grades to Year six, their passionate messages ring loud and clear; ‘Slow down’ and ‘watch out’ when driving on roads through cassowary country. In acknowledgment of all their efforts to protect the environment and cassowaries, this year the Mission Beach State School kids won a Wet Tropics Management Authority Cassowary Award. That’s not the only creative works they are involved in. Both the Mission Beach State School under the guidance of art teacher Carmen Pedroni

mitment to caring for Cassowaries, keeping Mission Beach natural and celebrating the special place we live”. “The kids are our best ambassadors”. The festival steering committee invites everyone to follow the kids lead and join in the fun; make a costume, join the parade, dress up their market stall or showcase initiatives that contribute to an eco-sustainable future. For more information www.cassowaryfestival.com

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A fashionable final curtain call

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ELIZABETH Shepherd has spent a lifetime in fashion in North Queensland, and as the old saying goes, it’s time to bring the final curtain down on an amazing career. From the age of 14, Ms Shepherd has been the face of fashion, commencing with Harris Brothers in Innisfail, before moving to Cairns in the late seventies for a position with David Jones. After departing David Jones Elizabeth Shepherd Fashions was launched here in Cairns and quickly became the leading women’s fashion boutique in the north. Displaying the top designer labels and bringing the best national and international fashions to a local and visiting ladies. After such a distinguished and ground breaking career, for Elizabeth it’s time to hang up the tape measure and set a different course. “The very first thing I’m going to do, after I clean up the paperwork is pack up and visit my son in Harvey Bay, as long

as we’re not in lockdown,” Ms Shepherd said. “I’ll still be busy. I can’t just sit still. I have my garden and I love my cooking. “I’m always cooking, I have to keep busy. I will find anything to keep myself busy, I’ll walk the beach each morning, life will be a different pace, but it will be time for family and friends.” Elizabeth Shepherd Fashions is operating currently from a pop-up store in the Pier Shopping Centre, opening from 10am to 2pm, Monday to Friday. This will be a great opportunity for ladies to purchase their Fashions on the Field Cairns Racing Carnival outfit at a significantly reduced price. After being a main stay of the North Queensland fashion industry for the past 64 years, Elizabeth would love to see someone continue her tradition and would hope that someone would come in an purchase her stock to set up their own exclusive boutique.

Fashion identity Elizabeth Shepherd is retiring after a lifetime in the fashion industry.

PETER MCCULLAGH THE First Most Glamourous Sustainable Fashion Event in Cairns – is an exciting new “Black-Tie” event, focused on celebrating “Sustainable or Slow Fashion”. Direct from the hugely celebrated Afterpay First Nations Runway at Australian Fashion Week in June, Cheryl Creed of Murrii Quu Couture brings this highend fashion event to the Shangri La Hotel on August, 28. Ms Creed, whose collections have been exhibited on runways all over the world, has curated an incredible runway of local

Cairns designers and organisations, celebrating the emergence of “slow fashion”, a trend that rejects the principles of fast fashion and highlights a more sustainable approach to creating clothes. “I want to help the planet, and help people understand that there are options out there for high-end fashion right here in Cairns, if you know where to look,” says Ms Creed. The runway will feature 14 exciting collections from local “slow fashion” designers and charity organisations. “Cairns is in for a real treat, and people will be very surprised to see what our region

has to offer when it comes to fashion” says Ms Creed. The event will be MC’d by Mrs Yolonde Entsch of Empowering Women Empowering Communities, and will also feature a special reunion of Cairns urban pop duo, Shakaya, who shot to stardom in the early 2000’s. Attendees will also be treated to special guest speakers within the fashion industry here in Australia and also zooming in from Milan. Cairns Local News announced today they would partner with Cheryl and signed on as a media sponsor for Fashique Runway. In announcing their spon-

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Crocodile debate heats up MEMBER for Hinchinbrook Nick Dametto sent out the photo to accompany a media release in response to the state government announcing the results of a three-year survey on crocodile numbers. While there was no reference to shooting or hunting crocodiles in his media release, the inclusion of the photo with the release could be interpreted as an

inference to the policy of Mr Dametto’s party, Katter’s Australian Party. But on its website, the KAP does not an any way endorse or directly mention the illegal shooting or taking of crocodiles: “It aims to eliminate crocodiles from our waterways that pose a threat to human life, while

protecting crocodiles from becoming endangered as a species.” The monitoring program results, released by environment minister Meaghan Scanlon, showed the current estuarine crocodile population is estimated at between 20,000 – 30,000 “non-hatchling animals”. The report said crocodile populations in Queensland continue to recover after the reptiles “were almost hunted to extinction in the 1970s.”

“The population recovery has been relatively slow and highly variable across the ranges of species since the unregulated hunting of estuarine crocodiles for their skins was banned,” the monitoring program’s Dr Matt Brien said. “The average rate of population growth for the species across its range is two-point-two per cent per year and only 20 per cent of its population is found south of Cooktown. “The survey showed the spatial distribution of crocodiles in Queensland has not changed, and there is no evidence of any southward expansion of its range.”

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WARNINGS and reminders have been issued about possible severe penalties for the taking of crocodiles, after a Queensland MP issued a photo of himself at a billabong toting a hunting rifle with telescopic sites. David Gardner looks at the polorising issues related to crocodile management in Queensland.

Mr Dametto criticised the crocodile monitoring survey, saying: “we have waited two years for this report to be published and all we get is an eight-page glossy document. “The State Government spent 5.8 million dollars over three years on the crocodile monitoring program;

Nick Dametto MP poses with a hunting rifle (supplied)

it’s not good enough, North Queenslanders deserve more,” he said. The minister and department, however, say while they are recovering from near extinction, crocodile numbers are not expected to reach the size or density of the Northern Territory crocodile population because of the limited amount of suitable nesting habitat. “Although crocodile numbers have increased along Queensland’s east coast, the survey showed the average size of the animals has decreased,” Dr Brien said. “This is a likely consequence of the Queensland Government’s crocodile

management program, where crocodiles assessed as posing a threat to public safety are removed from the wild – with more than 450 crocodiles having been removed from 2004 to 2019.” The Minister said as part of its budget the state government will invest an initial $12 million over the next four years for the ongoing management of crocodile populations and make its ‘CrocWise’ program permanent. “With croc populations slowly increasing, it’s important that we continue our CrocWise program and make sure human safety remains the number one priority,” she said.

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Keep your distance from our BIG ‘Clyde’ DAVID GARDINER HARDLINERS will insist ‘the only good croc is a dead croc’ but many of the residents in the Babinda and East Russell areas are taking the bite out of the debate on what should or should not be done with a large crocodile regularly seen sunbaking in the Russell River in recent weeks. Local social media posts have led to a poll about what to name the croc, estimated to be 3.5-3.8 metres in size, rather than whether it should be removed. The colder water in the river and welcome sunny weather have prompted the big reptile to bask frequently on a sandy bank near the Clyde Road Bridge in recent weeks. Locals have been snapping up the opportunity on their phone cameras and drones. The poll taken from suggestions of what to name the croc so far favours ‘Clyde’, after the road. But the publicity has also drawn a serious and dangerous element to the crocodile sighting. Local crocodile expert Jesse Crampton told Cairns Local News that he has already seen large bones and fish frames right near where the animal has been spotted sunning itself, evidence that someone has been taking risks by getting up close to feed the croc. Jesse says people don’t realise how quickly crocs can attack, especially when they quickly learn

‘Clyde’ on his favourite sandbank

to associate their food source with people. “The thing about crocs, once they lose their fear of people, they don’t discriminate,” Jesse said. “They don’t care if they eat the fish that you’re feeding out or you.” A professional croc handler and keeper, Jesse has for a long time been watching this crocodile and others close by. Only last weekend, he spotted four of similar size crocs within a small radius. He says it’s sad that while a great majority of people have common sense and respect the crocodile and others like it, it is difficult to stop everyone doing “dumb stuff” like feeding them. “This crocodile has lost its fear of people and he will soon become a problem animal and no doubt the DES will target him for removal. Once he’s gone, there’ll

Professional croc keeper Jesse Crampton, who lives locally probably be a vacuum effect; another crocodile will take his place, and then we’ll deal with the saga again and again.” His message is, don’t be an idiot. “Respect the animal, appreciate it from a distance, don’t try to feed because even if it’s a bit of fun and a bit of a rush for you at that point in time, it could be dangerous for the next people that come down, the croc could lunge out looking for food, or ultimately the crocodile will be removed, or it could be destroyed as a result of it.” Clyde has already been reported to the DES at least twice. But his friends and admirers are hoping everyone stays sensible, gives him space and certainly refrains from feeding the big croc.

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Management needs improvement DAVID GARDINER A CROCODILE tour operator in the far north says as the state government is spending a considerable amount of money on management and on making its CrocWise program permanent, a lot of improvements are needed. The main problem, according to Snapping Tours owner Brenton Gangemi told Cairns Local News that the Department of Environment and Science does not focus on removing crocodiles from the right areas. “They are too quick to remove crocodiles from areas where people don’t swim at all, like in the rivers,” Mr Gangemi said. “They really need to focus on swimming holes and ensure there are no crocs anywhere around these areas,” he said. “In a lot of cases they’re doing a terrible job.” But he also acknowledges that there are many good, skilled people in the DES and that they could also pay more attention to common sense and getting the message across to people about croc safety. After recently finishing a three-year study on crocodile numbers which found steady growth since the 1970s, the environment minister Meaghan Scanlon said the review would involve looking at how wildlife officers and scientists can respond to population trends, improve the management program and bolster public safety

Snapping Croc Tours in Innisfail through ongoing education programs. “It might mean we need to target our CrocWise program to more places like beaches and watering holes, where people might’ve never seen a crocodile before.” And Mr Gangemi says that should also take in, for example, boat ramps, where often fishermen don’t think before they throw fish skeletons and other waste into the creeks and rivers, attracting crocs to come dangerously close. “I’ve seen it many times, where fish scraps are thrown into the water at the boat ramp where people are in the water.” Ms Scanlon said the rebounding numbers is good news

from a conservationist perspective, but it shows there’s never been a more important time for people to exercise vigilance in croc country and to make the CrocWise program permanent. “While crocodile populations aren’t like that in the NT, we have wildlife officers on the ground who remove problem crocodiles – and this survey will allow rangers to now look at how they can build on that expertise,” she said. “But it remains crucial for people to continue to be vigilant when in croc country, whether that’s following the signage, reporting crocodiles, staying away from croc traps and fishing safely.”

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50,000 books on sale now VINNIES Queensland is gearing up for its biggest Cairns Mega Book Sale yet, with more than 50,000 books on offer throughout the massive four-day sale, with all proceeds going to help Vinnies provide vital support for the Far North Queensland community. The sale is happening this weekend (Friday to Sunday) with doors opening 9am–3pm each day and will be hosted at the site of what will soon be Vinnies’ second-largest retail shop in Queensland, giving locals a sneak-peek before the shop officially launches later this month. The Mega Book Sale features books donated from the local Cairns City Library across a wide range of genres, from art and photography, history, health, food and drink, children’s, teens and young adult, gardening, selfhelp, and fiction and non- fiction, with no book price over $3.00. Vinnies Far North Queensland Retail Operations Manager, Katrina Lee said with 50,000 books on offer, locals can feel good grabbing a bargain while knowing all proceeds will go to help the

more than 2,300 people in Cairns currently experiencing homelessness. “From children’s books to your favorite novels, and everything in between, this year’s Vinnies Mega Book Sale hopes to raise more than $40,000 to go directly towards vital homelessness services across Far North Queensland including emergency and food assistance, housing and homelessness support,” she said. “These services are more important than ever in light of the economic impacts we’re seeing from the pandemic. “We have hardcover and softcover books for $2–$3, or you can fill a Vinnies bag for $25. It’s a great way to support our vulnerable community members, with some of these books normally selling for upwards of $25 each.” With thousands of Cairns locals expected through the doors over the four-day event which coincides with National Homelessness Week, the sale will comply with the current social distancing and check-in requirements of Queensland Health.

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Our pioneers did it tough G’DAY Tropicairnsians, Driving and walking around this beautiful city enjoying the fantastic modern buildings, well maintained footpaths, roads, and manicured gardens it is hard to believe that Cairns was established in 1876 (only 145 years ago) to serve Hodgkinson Goldfields to the west. And after a shaky start, in 1886 the region was confirmed as the starting point for the railway line to Herberton tin fields. Wil all the mining opportunities and settlements, fourteen nationalities quickly brought themselves to our shores, with over 10 percent being Chinese settlers. The Bama rainforest people, being the traditional owners, suffered terribly with a high death toll due to disease brought in by all the settlers. McLeod Street Pioneer Cemetery was established also in 1886 and served as a burial site for 2500 people in Cairns, but due to wet season inun-

dation and bad drainage, the last burial was in 1949 and the cemetery site was never truly accepted by the local media because of always being in a bad waterlogged state damaging the head stones and grave sites. One journalist even wrote “We do not know who is responsible for the choice of site but whoever fixed upon the present locality must have been an imbecile to a degree, or else utterly without regard for the health or finer of posterity”. It seems to me that Cairns City Councils love to make stupid and costly mistakes. While walking around this cemetery I met Dan and his daughter Talisha who also seemed fascinated at the ages of those interned and what saddened us the most was the fact that one quarter of burials were children under the age of ten with far too many not even making it to one year old. What I really noticed was that there was a lot of still births or premature births leading to fatality. When it came to adults the average life span age would be 40 with many deaths avoidable if they had the advantage of modern medicines and vaccinations that today’s society take for granted. With these thoughts bouncing around inside this noggin, I

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WE all have dozens of old mobile phones in our bottom draw at home. Maybe they have a cracked screen, short battery life, or they have been drowned. At the time, we thought it would be easier to replace them rather than repair them. With the cost of mobile phones escalating, the cheapest and best option in many instances is to take the phone into a licenced and experienced repair agent and have your faithful easy to operate trusty mobile back in top condition. TelePhix, Mobile Phone Repairs and Accessories is a new and ‘old’ business here in Cairns. New because it has only just opened, ‘old’ because its technician Mitchell Chesini has been around Cairns working on tens of thousands of phones and tablets for the past 10 years. “Many times, people take the easy option when it comes to a damaged phone. “In a throwaway society we

think it’s easier and cheaper to replace rather than repair. “That may have been the case a few years ago, but now a new iPhone will cost about $2000 and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold2 is almost $2,500,” he said. A cracked screen is easy to replace with genuine quality aftermarket parts and can be as little as $100, saving the owner a significant amount of money. “Even if you drown your phone, we can work to either partially recover or fully recover the data and depending on the extent of the water damage we could even have your phone operating again like new. TelePhix specialises in professional repairs along with data transfer, a service where the phone data, photos and settings are transferred from an existing phone to a newly purchased phone. “We take the hassle out of your upgrade, buy your new phone from any supplier, bring it to us along with your old phone and we can have you up and

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mobile, as well as giving you a quick operating lesson on your new phone, it’s an easy fix with TelePhix.” SAVING A DROWNED PHONE NO. Do not pack your phone in rice. It does not work and will not absorb the moisture that is inside the phone. YES. If the phone is still on, power it down. If the phone appears to be off, do NOT attempt to power the phone up. Dry the phone to remove all surface water, place on a dry towel and place under a steady flow of cool air from a hair dryer or a fan. Rotate the position of the phone to increase the air flow into all natural openings of the phone. Do not attempt to take the back off to dry the phone. Take the phone to a qualified and experienced repair agent to commence with the repair or retrieval of data.

been given absolute privilege of the best chance of survival from any forms of life-threatening viruses. So, in future when I hear or read about some drongo carrying on about conspiracy theories and 5G coronavirus spreader stupidity, I am going to ask them to try their best to cut

down, or stop altogether taking so many bloody pills that kill any form of brain cells that may try to grow in their fat feeble heads. Is it really that hard to do the right thing by our fellow humans and behave like the smart vertical walking creatures that we have evolved into. Wayne

SEA Swift worker and new mother Petta Nona is proving an inspiration after gaining qualifications from the marine transport company’s highly-successful traineeship program in record time. Petta, who hails from Badu Island in the Torres Strait, recently achieved both her Certificate III in Warehouse and Storage Operations and a forklift licence after entering Sea Swift’s traineeship program in Cairns in April 2020. The TAFE course was scheduled to take 24 months, but Petta completed this in half the allotted time, despite giving birth to her daughter Zafia 11 months ago. Petta said she hopes to inspire her peers and other young Indigenous women that you can do anything you put your mind to. “I’m a big believer in taking every opportunity as they come, as you don’t know when the next one may arrive,” she said.

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IT’S 08:25 deep underground in a secret bunker located 100 metres below George Street Brisbane. Two shadowy figures, pale alabaster skin, dressed in contrasting black suits are hunched over a mountain of printouts, inspecting the ‘dump’. Yes, they are Staff Member #56&23*21 and #87&21*56, secret employees of the Queensland Government’s DUMP (Data Uploaded Mandatorily Procured) Department. Today they are analysing the movements of one of their most dangerous and subversive targets. The target for today’s government ‘DUMP’ is actually myself. Through careful research on the internet and with the assistance of Google, plus Bing, I have uncovered the existence of this shadowy organisation. Whilst planning for the Clem 7 Tunnel the Minister of the day also met with a ‘friend’ who once attended a fundraiser with the CEO of a major pharmaceutical company, who participated in the research and development of the untested and highly toxic, (it causes women’s boobs to grow bigger) COVID vaccine. At that meeting they discussed the Tunnels of Cu Chi. I was horrified, what appeared to be an innocent conversation regarding Vietnam War history was actually the initial planning for this secretive tunnel system connecting the bowels of government in Brisbane allowing them to take a ‘dump’ on all citizens. I have digressed, I apologise, but my mind is racing, this government manipulation and tracking of private citizens has outraged me, and I need to alert my fellow citizens and implore them to take to Google, Facebook, Twitter, Bing and email and alert the unsuspecting public about this atrocity. Anyway, my latest ‘dump’ was being inspected. Yes the details of my movement, tracked by the Queensland Check-in app was being analysed. The results below are horrifying. 09:32 Scanned into Cairns Central 09:34 Scanned into Coles at Cairns Central (Red Flag) Two minutes to walk 40 metres, did Subject ‘Gu11ib1e’ (me!) meet with other subversives for the purpose of nefarious planning? Nefarious (adj: wicked or evil). 09:55 Subject scanned into the coffee shop. Was there a passing of secret messages when he was handed his coffee? 10:09 Subject went to the lolly shop and scanned in there. He is evil this man, He obviously does not take care of his health, a grown man eating lollies. 10:29 Subject scanned into Hungry Jacks, oh dear, massive red flag, a multinational American based corporation who have donated monies to pharmaceutical companies. Perhaps the same ones who have manipulated COVID for personal gain. A decision is made based upon this damning evidence, Subject ‘Gu11ib1e’ (me!) must be intercepted and wiped clean after this damning ‘Dump’. The operatives from ‘DUMP’ will need to intercept me and send me to a government approved quarantine station, (yes they do exist) at a secret location for a minimum of 10 years. At last this goverment plot has been unmasked. Yes and this is happening during National Missing Persons Week. Of course, it makes total sense to me, the government is behind this….. HOLD ON, lets put fantasy on hold and deal with reality. No more conspiracy theories about COVID, Government tracking using the Checkin App, there’s no secret bunker, no kidnapping of citizens, but yes we all take a dump (pardon my crudity) and we need to flush these conspiracy theories down the toilet where they belong. The date being analysed was late July, when a person who tested positive for Delta variant COVID visited Cairns Central. By ‘checking-in’ I could be contacted or ruled out from a possible casual contact with a person ‘of risk’. Now if I asked you to think back to last Friday and remember what you did and what time you did it, where you visited and at what times, could you compile a list that you could 100% confident in? A list that you would not stake your life on, but the life of your wife, husband, child or parent on? The Queensland Check-in App is designed to identify easily and effectively people who are at risk from casual contact contamination. Let’s do the right thing. Use the App, check into a business, hopefully we are never contacted and advised that we were in the same store, at the time someone who tested positive was there. If we are contacted, the early notification and accurate identification of a possible casual contact with a Positive COVID Case could save our lives or more importantly we could avoid passing the virus onto someone we love and cherish, someone who we consider even more important than ourselves. So end of rant, let’s Check-in, so the ones we love do not ‘check-out’. Peter McCullagh Editor

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OLYMPICS CALL THEM OFF Re: Olympics I think they should have just called them off and given all the Olympians one each a bronze, silver and gold in lieu of the pandemic instead of risking people’s lives BEN, Babinda

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OUR BEAUTIFUL REEF Our Beautiful Reef. Re 23rd July. I have to say l witnessed 1,000 of children & elderly urinating on the reef including their reef deadly medications. Reef was dirty brown or olive green. Staff complaining that wet suits reeked of urine. Killing our corals. I paid over $300 to see that? Shape up or ship out humans. DONNA N, Cairns COVID IN CAIRNS Look what’s happening here in Cairns there’s 1 COVID-19 in Cairns, that’s how Prime Minister let them to Queensland, that’s not Nice to let the border open, Prime Minister should close the boarder for 3 or 4 months until everything is clear. ELLIS, Manoora WATER The contrast between the nonsensical excuses given by the Cairns Regional Council (Saving water in households not a major council priority, 30 July) and your excellent editorial could not be greater. It is easily within the powers of Councils to encourage the conservation of water by providing rates and charges incentives, particularly for new subdivisions. Lightly treated water from showers and washing machines can be reused for flushing toilets and watering gardens. Before we moved to Cairns we happily survived on a twenty-thousand litre rainwater tank. Plenty of neighbours survived on smaller tanks. But, of course, we paid no water rates and if we ran out, it was very expensive tanker water. Incentives for water saving work SEAN M, Clifton Beach

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LETTER TO THE EDITOR – RESPONSE TO CAIRNS LOCAL NEWS (WATER PROJECT) I refer to an article published in last week’s edition that suggests, incorrectly, that water conservation is not a priority for Council. Water conservation has been a priority for Council for more than 15 years as demonstrated by concerted and successful campaigns, notably the “There’s No Place Like Our Place (Green Sponge)” campaign in 2006 and the catchy “Thrive” promotion in 2016 which featured a rendition of the Gloria Gaynor hit I Will Survive. These campaigns, along with leak detection improvements and effective metering and pricing, have delivered significant results with a 42 per cent reduction in water consumption per capita over the past 15 years. Your comparison of water use in Cairns to that in Brisbane and Gold Coast is unsound as the figures quoted from other local government areas was measuring different consumption data to the information presented in our material. We have stated previously the consumption data used for our comparisons is the total water produced divided by the population, the data you referenced in your article for Gold Coast and Brisbane was a measure of the water provided to residential properties divided by population. Official data from the Annual Regulatory Performance Report shows that average daily per capita use (for residential customers) on the Gold Coast is actually 187.8 litres, with Cairns residential use (when calculated in the same way) at 279.3 litres. While Cairns use is higher, there are significant factors that will affect water consumption, including: ● Differences in climate: Cairns is generally warmer than south-east Queensland, while the Far North’s annual rainfall is received during a short period (the wet season) compared to year-round precipitation for the State’s southern regions. ● Types of commercial operations: Different business have varying water demands. ● Housing density: A city with more people living in apartments will naturally have lower water use. ● Price pressure: Water users in SE Queensland are paying more than $4 a kilolitre, compared to Cairns residents who pay just $1.43. Simply, to quote an old adage: “You are not comparing apples with apples”. Furthermore, your decision to use the comment, “Water conservation doesn’t cut it up here” in isolation and without proper context was disingenuous and simply undermined the efforts made by residents to significantly improve their water management. It is also noteworthy that permanent water conservation measures remain in place year-round to promote responsible and efficient use of this precious commodity.

Conservation has been, and will remain, an important component of Council’s water management strategy, indeed we aim to further reduce consumption by a further 10 per cent. This is hardly indicative of a Council that has “forgotten” about water management and conservation. However, you can only drive consumption reduction so far before it starts to erode into the quality of life for residents and undermines the value of the city as a worldclass tourist destination. Cairns is a green city with the largest Urban Forest in Queensland; this needs to be maintained and swapping lush green landscapes for barren brown scenes would hardly uphold our status as a tropical holiday destination. Furthermore, why should Cairns residents be forced to commit to two-minute showers and brown gardens, while the rest of our State reaps the benefits of other government funded projects? Certainly, both Federal and State Governments have invested funds in other water projects in Queensland and we believe that the Cairns Water Security – Stage 1 project merits similar support. The facts are that the city’s primary water source, Copperlode Dam, was built in 1976 to service a population of 58,000 people. The dam has served Cairns well, but the service population has more than tripled to 198,000 (residents and visitors) and will not be able to meet the water needs of a population expected to grow to 281,000 by 2041. Council’s solution to this problem is the Cairns Water Security – Stage 1, a $215 million project that will source new water from the Mulgrave River. This project will also allow for increased water volumes to be drawn from Council’s existing Behana Creek water supply, and importantly provide a substantial secondary water treatment plant for the city should the Copperlode Dam supply and treatment be compromised. Furthermore, this project has a significantly lighter environmental footprint than a dam as it draws on a run of river supply in the Mulgrave River. Failing to secure the city’s future water supply will place constraints on our economy, place future jobs at risk, will lead to a loss of business and consumer confidence, and do lasting damage to the region’s tourism reputation. If we do nothing, there will be severe and more frequent water restrictions for residents and business. Council has never asked for more than any one other region, we have always asked for our fair share, which is why we believe our water security project warrants government support. BOB MANNING, Cairns Mayor

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the course AT the risk of bursting into a chorus of ‘It Went Straight Down The Middle’ today’s Gazza’s Goss is all about golf. There may be some folk that believe that golf is basically a nice walk spoilt by a small white ball and a set of sticks. In both Port Douglas and Mossman, with three fantastic courses to choose from, the game is much loved. I’m very pleased to say that the Annual Brian Sorensen Cup is on again, on Sunday August 22, at the Palmer Sea Reef Golf Club. It’s hosted by the Salsa Sorensen Association, a Queensland Association aimed at supporting clubs, groups and charities in the Douglas Shire. The Brian Sorensen Cup began in 2009 after the passing of local legend Brian Sorensen. In his honour, wife Jenni wanted to establish a charity fundraising event. After 5

years of fundraising, Jenni felt she wanted to do more for the community, so she approached Salsa Bar & Grill Directors Rhys Bawden and Bill Conway to help set up a local charity. For this year’s event, there will be up to 48 teams open for nomination, set to be the biggest 4 Ball Ambrose in the Tropical North this year. Just to make things even more interesting, there is a whopping $20,000 cash prize available for a ‘Hole In One’ on the 15th. Remember though, you’ve got to be in it to win it! Amazingly, thus far, over 200 players and sponsors have collectively raised more than $22,500 aimed at supporting clubs, groups and charities in the Douglas Shire In fact, the following groups will be the beneficiaries and as can be seen they all have a worthy reason for a bit of extra cash: ●D ouglas Shire Hockey Club

for new sporting equipment ●G BR Legacy for VR Headsets & Camera Equipment to assist in their reef research projects ●D ouglas Shire Motor Sports for a new shed ●M ossman State School

P&C Association for new metal signs ● Mossman & District Gymnastics Club for a new PA System Team nominations are still open for the 7:30am tee-off time, so head to the website, www.

salsasorensen.com for more information. I clearly need to go and work on my backswing, so for now it’s Gazza signing out. Send your stories to gazza@ cairnslocalnews.com.au

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THERE was never a doubt in Ann Blakeney’s mind, she wanted to be, and was destined to be a teacher from an early age. What she did not appreciate at that time was the profound impact she would have on the lives of thousands of students she taught. Teacher Anne Blakeney’s contribution to education was formally recognised last week when she was awarded the prestigious 2021 Spirit of Catholic Education (SOCE) Award. One of only six teachers to receive this award across

Queensland, Ms Blakeney is a Prep Teacher and Leader of Engagement at St Gerard Majella School in Woree. Ms Blakeney said she was “incredibly honoured” to receive this award and grateful to those who nominated her. She said the best thing about being a teacher was the students. She took home the gong in the Primary Teacher category, while Mitch Griffiths from Holy Spirit College in Cooktown was the recipient in the Secondary Teacher category and Natisha Ford from St Monica’s College in Cairns received the Early Career Teacher award.

Maria Caltabiano, from Good Counsel Primary School in Innisfail, was named the recipient of the Leadership award, Jason Cislowski from St Joseph’s School in Atherton received the School Officer honour and Jennifer Shannon from St Gerard Majella School in Woree topped the Volunteer category. The Lifelong Contribution award went to Cairns Catholic Education Services Director of School Effectiveness – Primary, Gerard Kearney.

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What is the British equivalent of vegemite?

With sales of more than 47 million copies, what is the largest selling record album of all times?

Which animal is Rottnest Island famous for?

The Indian Pacific train line connects Perth to which east coast city?

Who was the first Australian Aboriginal person to win an individual Olympic gold medal?

Name the Australian advertising entrepreneur responsible for authoring the book, ‘Rip Van Australia’ in 1977.

Name the Australian explorers who first crossed the Blue Mountains in 1813.

When did Canberra become the capital city?

Name the longest running Australian radio serial.

If you were camped in Foul Bay, where in Australia are you?

In which state is “Red Dog” set?

In the 1950s the British government and military tested nuclear weapons in Australia, where was the test site?

Australian poet Banjo Paterson was born in what NSW regional town?

Who is the only Australian who won the Nobel Prize for literature?

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Steven Marshall is premier of which Australian State?

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The Rocky franchise of movies consisted of how many movies?

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AQUARIUS: This week could involve a powerful turning point in your love life. After all, on August 8, a new moon will rush through your relationship sector, encouraging you to embrace a new beginning with someone you love. You may soon meet someone new, you might strengthen a relationship you’re already in, and you may find you’ve outgrown your previous perspective of what a relationship can be.

GEMINI: You’re reconnecting with your voice now this week. After all, on August 8, a new moon will rush through your third house of communication, encouraging you to speak your mind more effectively and speak up about your thoughts, needs, and feelings. You may feel somewhat unmoored by August 9, when Venus in your compassionate fourth house opposes Neptune in your calculating tenth house, which could leave you feeling nervous about standing up for yourself.

LIBRA: You may feel more social than usual and inspired to get out there and meet new people. On August 8, a new moon will rise in your eleventh house of community, putting you in a beautiful position to widen your circle and attract so much love. You may even find that a friend turns out to be something so much more, prompting you to consider them in a new light.

PISCES: As this week begins, the cosmos is encouraging you to take a more practical approach not only with your work but also your relationships. On August 8, a new moon will take place in your sixth house of service and nourishment, reminding you that passion isn’t enough to sustain a long-term relationship. You need to be willing to provide for each other on a physical level, but most importantly, you need to be able to provide for yourself.

CANCER: As this week begins, the cosmos will encourage you to up the level of sensuality and luxury in your love life. On August 8, a new moon will radiate through your grounded and glamorous second house, helping you invite more sparkle and comfort into your universe. Doll yourself up and embrace your beauty.

SCORPIO: You’re taking authority over your life as this week begins. On August 8, you’ll tap into your overall goals as a new moon lands in your ambitious tenth house. You don’t have time to waste on relationships that hold you back and this week, you may find yourself thinking about cultivating the love life that strengthens you and meshes with your idea of the future.

ARIES: As this week begins, you may embrace a new romantic beginning. On August 8, the new moon will send a whole rainbow of color to your passionate fifth house, encouraging you to invite more love and flirtatiousness into your life. You may even wind up feeling somewhat lost in your feelings by August 9, when Venus in your practical sixth house opposes Neptune in your dreamy twelfth house. Don’t resist the magic, but remember to stay focused on your priorities too.

LEO: As this week begins, a new moon in Leo will grace your presence on August 8. This new moon is about learning how to love yourself more deeply. It’s about overcoming your fear of inhabiting yourself more intensely. You may make yourself small in order to make others love you. But if you learn how to be yourself, you’ll attract people who love you for who you really are.

SAGITTARIUS: You’re being called to adventure this week. On August 8, a new moon will send magic to your expansive ninth house, encouraging you to spice up your usual life with some culture, exploration, and spontaneity. It’s time to make plans that take you far and wide, especially as they pertain to your love life. It may be time to plan a gorgeous vacation with your lover.

TAURUS: Your personal life is calling your name, and as a new moon lands in your fourth house of home and family on August 8, you may feel ready to begin nesting with your lover. This could encourage you to prioritize more quality time and to even take your relationship to the next level.

VIRGO: A new moon will take place on August 8, lighting a fire in your twelfth house of spirituality. This will quiet your universe and encourage you to look deep within; address the feelings that you’ve been avoiding, and finally let them go. Release yourself from the fear and the guilt, because it may be preventing you from accepting a deeper love.

CAPRICORN: The new moon on August 8 is encouraging you to consider your relationship with intimacy. Shining a light on your eighth house of merged energies, this new moon is encouraging you to put your energy into something (or someone) that doesn’t leave you hanging. You may tend to give to someone else what you’re unwilling to give to yourself. Make sure your love ricochets back toward you.

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GREAT WEEKEND

GREAT EVENTS THIS WEEKEND For more information on the many great events in our region visit www.CairnsLocalNews.com.au/community-noticeboard

BODY WORKS EXHIBITION

Friday August 6, 2021

GORDONVALE COTTAGE MARKETS

Browse leisurely through the monthly Gordonvale Cottage Markets. Plants, gifts, doggy treats, clothing and jewellery, food stalls and much more. The Gordonvale Cottage Markets are a community market convened by the local Gordonvale Scout Group.

Saturday 7am - 12 noon Gordonvale www.facebook.com/GordonvaleCottageMarkets

CONTEMPORARY INDIGENOUS TEXTILES

The Kite Gallery present BODYWORKS by The Lifers, 14 artists who meet once a week at Oxlades for life drawing with mentor Julie Poulsen. Each artist interprets and expresses the models in her own way, resulting in a wonderfully diverse and colourful display of figurative art. Works by: Brenda Howarth, Marita D’Arcy, Julia Goulding, Rosa Ballarino, Midge Bell, Carol Betlinski, Doris Berger, Valmai Lord, Geraldine Morris, Dawn Young, Linda White, Margaret Upton, Miranda Hamilton, Francis Baxter.

This landmark exhibition, presents exciting new hand-printed Indigenous textiles from remote communities across far north Australia. Community-led Aboriginal Art Centres in the Northern Territory first explored screen-printed textiles as a new creative medium in the 1960s. Today, these textiles are a nationally and internationally acclaimed form of cultural expression that provides sustainable economic, cultural, and social benefits to Indigenous artists, art centres and their communities.

All Weekend Kite Gallery Full details: www.inspiredcss.com.au

Saturday and Sunday Cairns Art Gallery www.CairnsArtGallery.com.au

CARDWELL UFO FESTIVAL

MUSIC LOVERS VARIETY CONCERT

Australia. The weekend features: UFO Spotting Tour, ‘C’ Files Forum, ‘C’ Files Tours, children’s costume party, Alien Invasion Foreshore Party, plus a massive Market Day.

Cairns Concert Orchestra invites you to our Music Lovers Variety Concert! Full of attention-grabbing highlights, toe-tapping fun and dreamy slow pieces, this program brings you music by Rossini, Glinka, Soon Hee Newbold, Yukiko Nishimura and more! Conducted by Robert Johnstone.

All Weekend Cardwell Full details: www.cardwellUFOfestival.com.au

Sunday 5 - 6 pm Cairns & District Junior Eisteddfod Hall www.cairnsconcertorchestra.org.au

The Cardwell UFO Festival highlights the extra-terrestial activities around Cardwell, North Queensland and

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JUTE Theatre Company and Didgeralia present:

FROM CAMPFIRE TO STAGELIGHT by David Bindi Hudson with Kathryn Ash and Cindy Hudson

SHOWCASE 13 AUGUST 6PM Bulmba-ja Arts Centre, 96 Abbott Street, Cairns

Join us for an intimate evening at Bulmba-ja Arts Centre and get a unique behind-the-scenes insight into the creative development of a new work, to be staged in 2023, featuring singer-songwriter, storyteller, dancer, actor, and visual artist, David Hudson. In this 40 minute showing, which takes the form of a campfire yarn, David will share music and parts of his incredible life story. During the Q&A that follows, the audience has ha the opportunity to ask David and the creative team questions about the work and development process. (Tickets $10 + booking fee. Limited capacity)

BOOKINGS: https://campfiretostagelight.eventbrite.com.au phone: 42816832

ARTS AND ENTERTAINMENT

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Barbary Coasters - Trinity Beach Bar & Grill, 4:30pm Miss Tee - Boardwalk Social, 5:00pm Janna Mercedes - O’Donnells Irish Bar, 6:00pm Eddie Skiba - Barron River Hotel, 6:00pm 4 in a Groove - Cazalys Cairns, 6:15pm Spinifex Gum - WOW Festival CPAC Theatre, 7:30pm Blue Reed - Elixir Music Bar, 8:00pm Sanchez - Bar36 @ The Reef Hotel Casino, 9:00pm

Jeanette Wormald - Koah

That Rockabilly Guy - Cairns

Markets, 9:00am

Car Truck Bike Show - Cairns

Miss Tee - Gilligans Backpacker Resort, 1:00pm Julian James and Melissa Fraser - Elixir Music Bar,

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Finding Time - Machans Beach

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Bobby Maguire - Serpent Backpackers, 4:00pm Tanya Murphy - Kewarra Beach Shack, 5:00pm

A Street Band - Tablelands

The Rockmans - Bar36 @ The

Music Lovers, 7:00pm

Reef Hotel Casino, 7:30pm

Tony George - Bar36 @ The Reef Hotel Casino, 9:00pm

Are you a venue or an artist that wants to be listed in the Gig Guide? Find the Gig Guide link on our website www.CairnsLocalNews.com.au submit your gig each week to be listed in Friday’s paper.

David Hudson CATCH a sneak preview of a new work in development, in this showcase of selected scenes from ‘Campfire To Stagelight’ by David Hudson. This 40-minute showcase event is not a full performance of the work, rather a work-inprogress showing. It will give audiences entertaining and intriguing insights into the work’s development process with selected scenes and songs followed by a chance to speak to David and his creative team with a question and answer session. Far North Queensland-born First Nations singer-songwriter, storyteller, dancer,

actor, visual artist, ‘Tjapukai’ co-founder, Cultural Leader and Global Ambassador for Indigenous Australia, David Hudson, is working to bring to the stage the stories of his lifetime in a production that is both as epic as The Dreamtime and as intimate as a camp fire yarn. David has traversed the world promoting cultural awareness, understanding and reconciliation, co-founding the award-winning dance troupe ‘Tjapukai’, whose achievements include being Australia’s longest running theatrical production. David has emerged as a strong cul-

tural leader with a significant arts practice. And this largerthan-life artist, whose personality can fill a stage, still has a few more extraordinary stories to tell. Developed in partnership with JUTE and with support from the Arts Queensland First Nations Commission fund awarded to David in 2020. In 2022, ‘Campfire to Stagelight’ will be performed in a full theatrical season, co-produced between JUTE Theatre Company and David’s own company Dideralia, and the show will be a stunning performance feature of the Cairns Indigenous Art Fair.

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Zackary Rae Evans Allen Dad: Steve Allen Mum: Kathryn Rae Big sister Yvonne

Jessica O’Connor and Madison Barriball with baby Bodhi

Mum: Jolene, Dad: Samuel, Baby: Olivia

Sarah Smith-Wicks and Drew Smith-Wicks with baby Tilly

Mum: Hayley Accatino Dad: Nick Accatino Baby: Bronte

Mum: Simone Dad: Malcolm Baby: Noah plus big brothers

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HALF MOON BAY Golf Tuesday July 27 Ladies: L Ladru 40, A Watson 37, D Greenaway 36. Men: D Newitt 43, L Burgess 40. Wednesday July 28 Ladies:L Ladru 32. Div1: B Tait 40, I Kerr 39, T McCarthy 39. Div2: C Waite 38, T Lisiecki 36, J King 35. Friday July 30 Ladies: L Campbell 20, C Everall 19. Men’s: Div. 1: J Seal 23, G Brewster 21. Div. 2: C Crockford 21, M Hopper 20. Saturday July 31 Men’s: Ladies: P Shay 36, C Atkinson 36, L Hughes 35. Men’s: Div. 1: R McConnell 37, P Shay 37, G Douglas 36. Div. 2: M Davidson 39, G Cook 38, D Westerman 38. Div. 3: G Carney 38, M James 38, G Wadley 37. Sunday August 1 Ladies: J Canney 36. Mens: Div. 1: W O’Brien 38, J Hopper 36. Div. 2: J Rennie 37, G Fry 34

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MOSSMAN MEN’S AND LADIES BOWLS CLUB

Saturday July 31 332 bowlers for Jackpot bowls. Terry Richards/Brian Sims/Nev Fletcher d Steve Cue/George Wilmot/Joe Girgenti 22-19; SAS/Geoff Sims/Gordon Azzopardi d Chris Payne/Nev Stone/Gordie 21-18; Steve Heffernan/Brock Girgenti d John Cochrane 24-21; David White/Billy Smith/Andrew Brandolin d Nev Tesch/Peter Gorsuch/Jim Geddes 2420; Doug Pitt/Charlie Toohey/Tony Brlyack d John Fleming/Ken Dunn/ Alistair Douglas 24-17; and the winners for the day, Dave Blain/Col Maxted d Col Johnson/Peter Worley 30-20. 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 July 29 Winners were Angie Fleming, Ann Geddes, and Cathy Azzopardi. R. Ups were Robin Petrus, Barbara Withers and Gloria Geeves. Raffle won by Anita McCoist. Our next coming event is the Mossman Sugar Festival held on August 13th; Ladies Day. Start at 10am. 2 games of 14 ends. $25 per head and that includes lunch. Names in by Monday, 9th August. Ladies wanting to learn to play bowls, free coaching is available. Contact Carole Maxted caroles44bb@dodo.com.au or 0400 954 537

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Men’s Results Wed.July 28: Winners: Ray Jorgensen, Frank Grainer, David Cairns. R/up: Denis Jacoora, Ken Mc Bree . Ladies : Thurs.July 29: A wonderful Presidents Patrons Day with 44 ladies attending and first day back at Edmonton for the ladies. Thankyou for all those who visited and helped make this day a great day for our club. Winners were Glennis Buttigieg’s team and runners up were Terry McAlary’s team. June Brittain won the Lucky Door Prize. A big thankyou to President Sandra Bates and Patron Nerida Dawson for your generosity and organisation of the day. Nominations are being called for the Cane Train 4s to be played on Sunday September 12. Spots are filling up so please nominate your team ASAP. Club Games called to be played before August 19: Consistency Singles: E Atkinson vs K Paki Marker S Bates. Mixed social bowls results Saturday 31st July: Winners: A Quinn, K Paki, B Power. Runners Up: T McGregor, N Giddins, J Brittain. Mixed social bowls Saturday 7 August commencing at 12.30. Phone the club on 40555344 or leave your name on the list at reception at Fullers Sports.

EDGE HILL MEMORIAL BOWLS CLUB

Ladies Social Bowls and Championship Results: Mixed Social bowls for Thursday July 29. The winners were Mary Sant’Angelo and Yvonne Bolton. Men’s Mixed Social Bowls: Tuesday July 27, Social bowls winners were Lou Pomroy, Peter Scholes, and Tony Spinks. R/U: Anne Windsor and Kim Mitchell. L/C: Barry Butt, Anna Rosko and Mac Smith. Tuesday Jackpot now sits at $830 as it was not won this week. Tuesday Night winners were George and Terry. R/U: Sony and Elaine. Wednesday 28th July 2021 night winners were Alan, Chris and Steve Henson. R/U: Ray Owens, Terry and Wayne Hewitt. Saturday 31st July 2021 Social Bowls winners were Russell Lamb, Meredith Kennon and Valerie Still. R/U: Joyce Ault. L/C: Kay Williams, Wayne Hunter and John Parker. $1000 Jackpot was won by Russell Lamb, Meredith Kennon and Valerie Still. Congratulations to all. Edge Hill Club Events. Mixed Pairs and Consistency Singles nominations have now closed and the draw will be put on the notice board. Please arrange your games and ensure green fees are paid prior to playing. Social bowls will continue Tuesday (Day and Night) and Wednesday night triples and Saturday social. 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.

DISTRICT BOWLS

TFNQ District Lawn Bowls - Marlin Coast Bowls. Champion of Club Champion Singles played Saturday 30th July. “B grade” through to the final with Gary Davies from Brothers/Edmonton def Alan Tymms from Marlin Coast 25 to 15. On Sunday morning the “A grade” Singles final saw Nick Twinning - Gordonvale find his mojo half way through and leapt ahead with multiple winning shots and closed the game down against Craig Riddell - Malanda with 25 to 11 win. The Pairs final between South Johnston Kevin Deegan and Kevin Foord and Babinda Jimmy Azzopardi and Gavin Omodei. SJB got off to a good start with 2s then a 6 to be 17 to 8 on the 10th end, but Babinda kept standing on their shoe laces slowing them down to a 23 to 15 win. Sunday afternoon District Pennant Division 1, Edge Hill def Mareeba 65 to 61 a tight game between the 3 teams which caused quite a bit of cheering from both clubs when they won a close end. District Division 2 Pennant, Edge Hill def Atherton 46 to 32. But Atherton had a win 22 - 14 for one team but offset by a loss of 10 - 32. Winning teams now move on to the Zone final in Mt Isa at the end of August.

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TRAINING ON COUNTRY PETER MCCULLAGH

FOR many athletes the opportunity to train in Cairns during winter is an opportunity that does not come often. For 11 members of the 2021 Indigenous Marathon Project (IMP) this weekend will be a mixture of workshops, training, a 25km run along with a cultural experience. COVID restrictions may have impacted upon their training in recent times reducing their last camp to a virtual experience, but this hiccup has only strengthened their collective purpose and desire to run. The runners will tackle the 25km training course at The Rocks Reserve in Redlynch Valley on Saturday morning. Girramay and Gooreng Gooreng woman and Cairns local Rachel Dean, member of the 2021 IMP squad says

she is excited for the squad to converge in Cairns. “I was over the moon when I found out our third IMP Camp will be in Cairns, because not only is Cairns home for me residentially, but also culturally as well”, Rachel said “Cairns is Gimuy Walaburra Yidinji Country and it happens to be my neighbouring Country. “I can’t wait to share this experience with the IMP squad culturally, spiritually and physically. Running truly brings people together and I’m so grateful that I get this opportunity to create ripple effects.” Dean spent many years as a middle distance runner before moving to the longer event in the sport. “I love running. It’s very calming and gives me a feeling of control and helps me to focus.” IMP Head Coach Damian Tuck shared that the squad

is a culmination of dedication and adversarial growth. “It’s been a big few months for the IMP squad with many of them juggling work, study, family commitments and the impacts of COVID-19, all while putting their physical limits to the test.” “I’m eager to see their commitment and hard work pay off when they cross that 25km mark” Tuck said. In addition to conquering the 25km run which is their longest run to date, the IMP squad will complete components of the Certificate IV in Indigenous Leadership and Health Promotion facilitated by the Australian Indigenous Leadership Centre and complete a Level 1 Recreational Running Coach course. South Australian IMP squad members unable to travel will be completing these education sessions virtually and will run their

25km race in Adelaide supported by local IMP Graduates and Indigenous Marathon Foundation (IMF) supporters. Founder and Director of the Indigenous Marathon Foundation, and four-time Olympian Rob de Castella encouraged IMP squad members to nurture their purpose and be proud of their story. “With the Tokyo Olympics in full swing, it is easy to be dazzled by the glory and records. But IMP is not about winning on the world stage, it is about far more. It is about being the inspiration and leaders to change lives and drive positive change. Running takes you beyond the superficiality of discomfort requiring you to draw upon your purpose and something deep inside you to do what you have to do,” “That’s what is going to get them across the finish line,” De Castella said.

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WITH only two weeks away from starting the real rugby season, the finals, both the Men’s and Women’s Mudcrabs put a notch in the loss column in the two games that were played. The rugby on the weekend was a real preview of what to expect when the finals get under way. Both games were intense and provided spectators with plenty of talking points heading into the post-season. In the Men’s game the boys came out boasting an 8-win streak and were looking to keep that momentum rolling into the finals. The score ended up being 12-5 in a close battle but the Bulls were on top for the entirety of the game. The Mudcrabs defended valiantly in the heat but could not find an extra gear with ball in hand to trouble the Bull’s defensive line and will have to do some soul-searching as a playing group approaching the elimination games. The Mudcrabs women faced Wanderers for the 6th time this season. Both teams came out strong with the winner knowing they would exit the weekend in 2nd place on the competition ladder. The Mudcrabs women lost 29-10 in a game that our team had to dig deep in. Having lost 7 players to injury, including captain Moera Blair, the Mudcrabs have an uphill battle to go back to back. Even so, the heart, effort and skill put on show by those on the field cannot be questioned. They may have lost the game on the weekend but they have laid a platform that will bode well for them heading into the finals. Returning finals winners Cindy and Priya put in solid efforts and will be important additions as the competition nears its end. The men have a bye week while the women regroup against Brothers this Saturday 4.30pm at Stan Williams Park.

Mudcrab’s David Phillips (left) and Zac Bryan (right). Name: David Phillips Age: 32 Nickname/s: Froggy Position/s: Scrum half Job/occupation: Marine Technician Hobbies/interests: golf, go-karting, cooking, touch footy, snacking, netflix with the Mrs Crab you’re most looking forward to playing with this year and why: Sammy Taylor, Cam Scott and Fred Innes. They have been there from the start and are massive work horses on the pitch. They are awesome blokes on and off the pitch and they have been my idols since I’ve joined

Name: Zac Bryan Age: 40 Nickname/s: Balzac/Cacco Position/s: Prop Job/occupation: Steel salesmen Hobbies/interests: rugby (duh), swimming Crab you’re most looking forward to

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INTRUST SUPER CUP Due to COVID restrictions this weekend’s Intrust Super Cup (Round 16) and Hastings Deering Colts (Round 13) fixtures have been postponed.

playing with this year and why: Fred

Fixtures from Round 15 Intrust Super Cup and Round 12

Innes, watching the old guy rip in always inspires

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me and also all my fellow props cause us props gotta stick together!.

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