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Jessy’s set to glow TANYA MURPHY

ode to grunge – haunting and raw, yet delicate and gentle.

WHEN her Dad went away for a week, Jessy Lynch snuck into his music room and taught herself to play his electric guitar. She was ten.

Recorded at her father David Lynch’s Mareeba recording studio, Diamond Recordings, Jessy’s eight-track debut album ‘AFTERGLOW’ will be released on online streaming platforms today, Friday November 6.

Since then she has never wanted to put it down, and combined with her passion for singing and performing from as early as she can remember, Jessy’s musical talent has seen her blossom into a “Lynch-pin” of the Far North live music scene.

The title track is a dreamy and elevating track which Jessy says is about “falling in love - with life, with magic, with the moment.”

Spellbinding vocals, euphoric guitar licks, hard-hitting lyrics, and a light dusting of cinnamon – ‘AFTERGLOW’, is a finely tuned soundtrack of the present, and an irresistible audible antidote to drift to calmer waters of the mind.

While the other teenage girls at Trinity Bay High School were bopping to Britney Spears, Jessy was playing along to the records of classic rock bands like Led Zeppelin and 90s grunge bands like Incubus and Soundgarden.

Jessy and her band will perform a live album launch on Sunday, November 8 from 6-9pm at Elixir Music Bar, supported by Davy Simony and EVOL SeeD.

Since then, Jessy has perfected her craft through a number of different projects and performances, including appearances at Coalescence, Tablelands Folk Festival, EcoFiesta and Palm Creek Folk Festival.

Based on Jessy’s following this is a show that will sell out fast, with only 12 tickets remaining at the time of writing. Tickets $15 from www. trybooking.com.

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Subrina walks again A WOMAN who was facing becoming a quadriplegic after a horror crash in Cape York, has expressed her extreme gratitude to Cairns Hospital clinicians for helping her walk again.

Pormpuraaw resident Subrina Crawley was one of five people inside a four-wheel drive when it rolled over on a dirt road near Laura, more than 300 kilometres north of Cairns, earlier this year.

Subrina’s 12-year-old daughter and another passenger from the vehicle had to walk 25 kilometres to get emergency assistance.

Subrina was severely injured and flown to Cairns Hospital for treatment of multiple fractures of her spine.

“I had extensive injuries to my spinal cord, and the front of my neck,” she said.

“I also had head trauma with a big cut on my right side, a shattered scapula, and my whole left side was badly battered and bruised with minor cuts throughout.

“At one point, I was told I may never walk again.”

Cairns Hospital spinal surgeon Dr Deborah Lees said Subrina had been moving all her limbs upon arrival at the hospital, but had started to have altered sensation in her arms,

and was about to lose feeling and function in her hands.

“We first had to apply skull tongs and traction to re-align all of Subrina’s dislocated joints,” she said.

“This was a high-risk procedure, as she could have become paralysed if the surgery had not been done properly, or with the utmost care.”

Subrina spent more than two months in Cairns Hospital where she underwent five separate medical procedures - including three major surgeries - to treat all her injuries.

This involved the removal of severely damaged cervical disks and vertebrae, replacing them with a special metal cage with bone graft, which was secured with a plate.

“These were all complex and complicated surgeries fraught with the risk of paralysing her at any time if anything went wrong,” Dr Lees said.

“But she was a star patient, did all her rehab and was very thorough in her post-op care.”

Since then, Subrina has not only been able to walk again, but was able to recommence work in September.

Dr Lees said it was not long ago that anyone with complex spinal injuries would need to be transferred to a major centre

such as Townsville or Brisbane for care.

“This would condemn them to a long transfer, the risk of suffering an injury in transit, significant delays to theatre, and also being far away from friends and family at such a stressful time,” she said.

“I think we should be very proud as a hospital that we have the capacity to offer care of this nature to our communities, and ensure they can receive exactly what they need, even though many live in remote areas.

“Injuries can be life changing with wide-reaching repercussions, but for me, the ability to help people make a good recovery and regain function is the best job in the world.”

Subrina said she was extremely grateful that Dr Lees and other highly skilled clinicians were able to help her back on her feet.

“If it wasn’t for Debbie and her quick thinking in the operating theatre, I don’t think I would be here,” she said.

“When something bad happens, like what I went through, we need highly skilled surgeons like Dr Debbie and her team to be available as soon as possible.”

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‘Dinosaur’ goes AWOL FR0M PAGE 1

TANYA MURPHY SHANE Coleman has been searching high and low all over Bayview Heights for his beloved ‘small dinosaur,’ Oscar.

The 1.8-metre-long pet lizard went missing on Friday, October 30 after escaping from his enclosure at Shane’s house on Wirrah Street near Toogood Road.

Shane said he had spent every day since then walking the streets, creek and forest near his home looking for his reptile best buddy.

“He does actually respond to his name, to me anyway. So I’ve been walking the bush near my house calling out his name.”

Shane said he wasn’t sure as to the lizard’s motivations for running away, though the presence of wild lady lizards in the neighbourhood could have something to do with it.

“He’s never tried to escape before, and I always let him

play with me in the garden and I only put him in the cage when I’m asleep or at work,” he said.

“I’ve just recently moved here from the Sunshine Coast, which was difficult enough in itself because I had to find a landlord and housemates who were happy about living with a lizard the size of a small dinosaur. “I was in the process of building a mansion for Oscar in the back yard, and unfortunately the screws I used on the enclosure were faulty and Oscar has pushed out the wire and gone walkabout when I was at work.”

The lifelong animal lover who works in breeding corals for aquariums, said Oscar was very harmless and tame and he was worried about his ability to survive in the wild.“I’ve had him for 15 years, since he hatched, so we have quite a strong bond.

“When he was smaller I used to take him places with me in my bag and he’s even slept in my bed before.

“He’s only ever eaten dead chickens and rats that I bought him from the pet shop so he’s never hunted.

“I don’t know how long he can survive in the wild, even though he’s kind of fat at the moment, so I do need to act fast to get him home.

“Lace monitors can trek up to five kilometres in a day, but I don’t think he would actually go that far.

“I think he’s going to be in a local’s backyard, or up a tree.

“I don’t think he would pose a threat to any pets and I don’t think he would ever try to bite someone, but he has sharp claws so if you see him, contact me, don’t try to pick him up.”

Shane said after he posted about Oscar’s disappearance on Facebook, the community had been very supportive in offering to help look for Oscar.

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A Very Tropical Halloween

LISA CHRISTENSEN LAST Saturday night brought the ghouls and superheroes out in full force, in a series of organic community events across the suburbs of Cairns.

Many Australians object to Halloween seeing it as an appropriation of an American tradition, however it is European in origin, from the pagan celebration of All Hallows night. Belief and myths of the supernatural kind are common to many cultures.

Australian Indigenous history features mysticism and spooks with hairy men, quinkins and junjurries; lit- Maya Gofton, River Richardson, Lexi Dietrich, Zali tle mischievious spirits who Christensen, Keo Dietrich, Zephyr Knuckey-Jackman, Paige steal car keys and even Zinecki, Bre Capell, River Sartori and Willow Sartori thoughts. to individually act with.

But as clearly seen on the changed weekend, there are many wrapped and some serving “We make our own trawho support Halloween, with these with tongs, and a plassome neighbourhoods now tic gloved Captain Jack Spar- dition around it and it’s not renowned in the community row even put on a sausage just about the lollies,” said for their enthusiasm. sizzle. mother and Day of the Dead “Redlynch was pretty In an age where fewer enthusiast, Bre Capell at OK good, but Edge Hill has got children are to be seen on Sushi in Edge Hill. “We get all great stuff!” said excited trick- the streets it is refreshing to dressed up and hit the streets or-treater Keo Dietrich, 12. see families walking around for an hour or so before finCOVID safety was no neighbourhoods, cheerfully ishing up here. The kids have chatting with neighbours they dampener on the enthusiasm, with sweet offerings might otherwise never inter- a ball and so do we.”

Concept design for the Living Coral Biobank on Wharf Street, Port Douglas.

Coral ‘ark’ for Port Douglas TANYA MURPHY PORT Douglas not-for-profit conservation group Great Barrier Reef Legacy is working with Traditional Owners, industry and corporate partners, research collaborators, government organisations and tourism operators, to establish the world’s first Living Coral Biobank.

This ambitious project, to be located on land donated by the Douglas Shire on Wharf Street, will preserve the genetic biodiversity of hard coral species by collecting and maintaining living samples of some 800 species from all over the world.

The 6,830 square metre, four-level design will also be a tourism attraction and education centre, including an auditorium, classrooms, and research and laboratory facilities allowing tourists, scientists and students to view, learn about and study the corals.

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Designed by Australian firm Contreras Earl Architecture, who have ties to the region, along with leading engineering and sustainability consultants Arup, and Werner Sobek, the new building typology – a ‘living ark’ – will be the only dedicated facility of its kind in the world.

Living Coral Biobank Project Director and Managing Director of Great Barrier Reef Legacy Dr Dean Miller said with climate change accelerating ocean warming, there was no time to lose in starting to collect specimens of each coral to preserve as ‘backups’ in case of wild coral species loss.

“We’ve had three mass coral bleachings in the last five years, and we might have a big cyclone or more bleaching this summer. We are losing coral diversity every time those events occur, and the longer we wait, the more we risk losing,” he said.

“The establishment of a living coral biobank does not detract from, but only highlights the urgent need to accelerate actions to reduce

the effects of climate change and to reduce local impacts on coral reefs.

“However, the Living Coral Biobank complements these efforts, providing us with an insurance policy preserving the full biodiversity of corals forever, by taking advantage of corals’ natural ability to live for hundreds of years under the correct conditions.”

Climate Council Chief Executive Officer Amanda McKenzie applauded the initiative.

“The Biobank building will be of immense importance for coral conservation and the community of Port Douglas,” she said.

“As an education, research and design experience, it will contribute to the town’s resilience, development and enhance its worldwide recognition as the gateway to the world’s ever-more precious resource that is the Great Barrier Reef.”

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Working together to get Mabi Forest off the ‘endangered’ list Expanding Mabi Forest: Barron Catchment Care’s Sheryl Fitch at Wongabel near Atherton.

A dream of getting Mabi rainforest off the ‘endangered’ list is a step closer for Tablelands residents. Barron Catchment Care volunteers are planting more rainforest trees – this time 2000 of them in state forest previously used for pine plantations. The group’s acting coordinator Sheryl Fitch said it was exciting to see the trees growing so

planting was cancelled because of coronavirus restrictions, the group dug into project funding to engage NQ Land Management Services for the spraying and planting work.

The project is part of a larger ‘Rebuilding Rainforest Resilience’ program supported by Terrain NRM through funding from the Australian Government’s National Landcare Program.

Terrain’s Tony O’Malley said only four per cent of original Mabi forest remained.

strongly.“They were planted in April and some are already waist-height,’’ she said.

“It’s a critically endangered rainforest ecological community that’s only found on the Tablelands in North Queensland, mainly in Curtain Figtree National Park and Wongabel State Forest.

“Months ago, there was head-height guinea grass, lantana and tobacco bush there.

What is left is highly fragmented and just under half of it is on freehold land.”

This started out as a pretty daunting project with the land the way it was and with coronavirus, but somehow we’ve managed to beat the odds.”

Ms Fitch said 63 different species of rainforest trees had been planted.

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rain NRM to monitor the site’s recovery each year now,’’ she said.

“There are more sections to plant out. We are always looking for new sites. Any little bit of Mabi forest we can revegetate to make a link with other sections of forest – it makes a big difference to the state of the forest as a whole and to the native fauna that live in and rely on it.”

Tableland Yidinji Chair Daryl Joseph said the project was an important one for his people.

“The clan groups up here have a special connection with the forest and projects like this help to restore the environment and sustain the forest,’’ he said.

“This is not just about now but about future growth and it’s for the whole community.”

For more information about the project, and the next round of Building Rainforest Resilience grants and landholder incentives, call Tony O’Malley on 0437 728 190.

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NAIDOC Week celebrations CARLI WILLIS NAIDOC 2020 theme, Always Was, Always Will Be. recognises that First Nations people have occupied and cared for the continent for over 65, 000 years.

Usually celebrated in July, the national celebration was rescheduled due to the impacts and uncertainty of COVID19.

National NAIDOC Committee member, Erub man Kenny Bedford, said that NAIDOC week represents a focal time of reflection and celebration for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and communities.

“Guided by an annual theme, it’s a time when families, communities and organisations plan and participate in events and activities that celebrate our survival as Indigenous Australians, showcasing the diversity of our living cultures and recognises our achievers through the National NAIDOC Awards”.

“Due to the ongoing impact of COVID-19 however, the awards will not be going ahead in 2020 as some restrictions and precautions are still in place,” explained Mr Bedford.

Mr Bedford encourages people to continue to participate in NAIDOC week, albeit different this year, by exploring online events via the NAIDOC website or get involved with local organisations and events.

“Be creative, be informed on history and issues by reading a book, watching an Indigenous film or arrange a movie night”.

NAIDOC WEEK celebration across our region - a full list of events is avail;able at www.cairnslocalnews.com.au a celebration now, but are deeply rooted in political movements around injustices for Indigenous people,” explains Ms Jose.

Free NAIDOC posters are available at all Woolworths outlets across the country or to download from the NAIDOC website.

“There’s been so many issues different issues on the table. They’ve always been about coming back down to, reconnecting and reuniting us as Indigenous people so that we have a collective voice”.

Artist and designer Tyrown Waigana, a Noongar and Saibai Islander man, won the prestigious National NAIDOC Poster Competition.

Ms Jose encourages people to listen to the stories and experiences of First Nations people, take advantage of free online webinars, read the Uluru Statement or immerse in websites like ‘indigiTUBE’.

“For us it always comes back to the learning and

“The Rainbow Serpent is represented by the snake and it forms the shape of Australia, which symbolises how it created our lands. The colour from the Rainbow Serpent is reflected on to the figure to display our connection to the Rainbow Serpent, thus our connection to country.

The overlapping colours on the outside is the Dreamtime.”

Deadly Inspiring Youth Doing Good (DIYDG) Chairperson, Eastern-Kuku Yalanji and Darnley Island woman Semara Jose, helped lead NAIDOC marches for the last ten years in Cairns.

“NAIDOC marches are

the understanding. You can read what’s on the NAIDOC website, but also being able to dig a little bit deeper”.

“This year’s been very hard for our families. We’ve lost a lot of people and we haven’t been able to farewell them properly,” said Ms Jose.

According to the 23-yearold, his winning entry depicts the Rainbow Serpent coming out of the Dreamtime to create this country and how we are strongly connected to it.

“The Rainbow Serpent is represented by the snake and it forms the shape of

Australia, which symbolises how it created our lands.

The colour from the Rainbow Serpent is reflected on to the figure to display our connection to the Rainbow Serpent, thus our connection to country. The overlapping colours on the outside is the Dreamtime.”

“The figure inside the shape of Australia is a representation of Indigenous Australians showing that this country - since the dawn of time - always was, and always will be Aboriginal land,” Mr Waigana added.

QRL will be acknowledging indigenous volunteers THE names of Sam & Gillian Bann are synonymous with Far North Rugby League and the Yarrabah community, with the couple having a life time involvement with the game.

Sam, the current President of the Yarrabah Seniors, is from Yam Island in the Torres Strait and spent much of his childhood throughout western Queensland, attending 12 x primary and 4 x secondary schools, and it was at school in Warwick where Sam & Gillian met and have been an indelible team ever since.

Sam graduated as a teacher and travelled widely throughout the Far North teaching in Yarrabah, Innisfail, Bamaga, Mornington Island and Cooktown, and being involved in community sport & Rugby League whatever the locality.

Gillian, Yarrabah JRL President, is of the Guru-Gulu Clan of the Gunggandji Tribe, with the proud family history including official recognition by the Anglican Church since 1892 of Yarrabah’s regal line, with Gillian’s brother, Vincent Schrieber Jnr ‘King Jabaan’ the current & fifth generation of his family to hold the traditional title.

Yarrabah teams participated in carnivals over the years and in 1993 Yarrabah junior teams joined the Innisfail Junior League followed

by the entry to the Cairns District Rugby League of the Yarrabah Seahawks in 1999.

For both Sam & Gillian, it was a great sense of pride and achievement in witnessing the Seahawks winning the CDRL A grade premiership in 2017.

Rugby League, reflected Sam, “Brings everyone together in the community”.

Reflecting on their lifetime of service Gillian & Sam offered the following observations.

“As Volunteer Service Providers always acknowledge and appreciate the ones who travels with you on your journey those behind scene, every individual is just as important as you”.

“We cannot control everything that happens to us in our lives, we can control what we focus on, what we do, and what it means and don’t be afraid to ask for help when needed, this not a sign of weakness but a sign of strength, it shows we have the courage to admit we don’t know something but we learn something new.”

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CWSS Deputy Principal Cathy Nixon with CWSS students

Cairns local Freya Zandt has started her own fashion label

Freya follows her fashion dream

TANYA MURPHY

COVID-19 has put a halt to many peoples’ career plans but for some, it provided the motivation to start a totally new and exciting path.

After losing her job due to COVID-19 restrictions, Cairns local Freya Zandt decided to take a leap of faith and start her own clothing brand, Stevie Jayne.

Freya has long been involved in the local fashion industry as a model, and said the COVID pandemic

had shown her that life is too short and unpredictable to not pursue your dreams.

“I know it sounds crazy to start a business by yourself during a pandemic in an already saturated industry, but I truly felt I owed it to myself to pursue my passion, as no tomorrow is ever guaranteed,” she said.

support her budding local business by posting selfies in her designs, and in return she hopes to showcase up and coming fashion models.

“At Stevie Jayne we embrace everyone’s uniqueness and our motto is ‘If it fits, you should rock it!” she said.

“I wanted to show that there is light at the end of this and I am so happy that I have started Stevie Jayne.”

“I believe it is a glow of confidence that makes an outfit look great on someone, rather than their selection of colours or patterns.”

Freya said she hoped the Cairns community would help

Check out Freya’s collection at www.steviejayne.com

Going out on a limb secures top award the heart of their school community.

NICOLE GIBSON WHEN Cairns West State School (CWSS) grade six students dubbed Deputy Principal Cathy Nixon “Queen of the Village” after winning a teaching award last week, little did they know just how prestigious the award was.

Ms Nixon won the highly coveted Outstanding Contribution to School Community Award at the Queensland College of Teachers TEACHX awards last Thursday.

Ms Nixon said she is honoured by the award and what the recognition means for CWSS. “It’s an acknowledgement at the very top of the teaching profession that the work is credible and that the work has produced outcomes,” Ms Nixon said.

“We’ve gone out on a limb to do things a bit differently to see what would happen.”

“It’s an acknowledgement of the innovation and an acknowledgement of the team.”

She was one of just five Queensland teachers shortlisted for the award and Far North Queensland’s only finalist.

Ms Nixon said a few years ago the school decided to work in a different way to get better outcomes for students and their families.

The Outstanding Contribution to School Community Award recognises inspirational teachers who are at

CWSS adopted a “Whatever it takes” approach and implemented five key strategies which concentrated

on listening to students’ and families’ first and providing support provisions to help them succeed.

They worked with local businesses, charities, community organisations and governments to secure hundreds of thousands of dollars for services and resources to enable the programs to happen.

Ms Nixon said the award also cemented the fact schools should be allowed to explore the “Whatever it takes” motto because it does produce outcomes.

Since implementing the strategies two years ago, CWSS has seen attendance rates soar by up to 70 percent, a 40 percent reduction in suspensions and 50 percent calmer classes.

“I’m amazed at how quickly things have turned around,” Ms Nixon said.

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Innisfail Chamber Golf Day Don’t let COVID spoil the fun – Meet your local business colleagues Join the Innisfail Chamber Golf Day, win prizes, reduce stress and network your business.

You don’t have to be a Golf Whizz to participate How it works: Date: Sunday November 15 Time: 8am for 9am tee off Location: Innisfail Golf Course Cost: $30 per head includes Green Fees and BBQ Deadline to book your team: Sunday November 8.

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Recognising volunteer contributions CAIRNS Hinterland Hospital Health Service and the North Queensland Hospital Foundation paused to recognise several volunteer support groups in our region last week.

Pink in the Tropics, a volunteer group based in Mossman and Port Douglas provides much needed support to breast cancer sufferers.

The support group was formed over 11 years ago by four women dealing with breast cancer at the time. They recently held a High Tea with raffles to raise much needed funds to assist the McGrath Foundation’s work in Far North Queensland.

In addition to the fundraising event, Pink in the Tropics donates care packages to assist ladies with breast cancer. Pink in the Pink in the Tropics volunteers with Cairns based Breast Tropics can fund meals, house cleaning, gardening sist the Breast Cancer Neteven travel to assist ladies Andrews fundraise to purwork Australia and McGrath chase bags and handcraftand their families during and Foundation. ed soap for breast cancer after treatment. sufferers.

The thank you morning Also recognised at the Jo Lawson, co-ordinator tea was also attended by thank-you morning tea was Jo Lawson from Saint An- with Saint Andrews Catho- the Innisfail Breast Cancer drews Catholic College in lic College explained this Support Group.

Redlynch. The students was a school project where Far North Queensland from years 6 to 12 at Saint the girls fundraised to as- Hospital Foundation Volun-

Care Nurses. teer Coordinator Annette Jarrett spoke passionately about the role volunteers play in supporting patients and families.

“You are volunteers, unpaid, not because you are worth less than others, it is because you are priceless.”

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RAY JONES DRIVE Does anyone know what is happening on Ray Jones Drive? Is there a reason why we have millions being spent there, when so many other roads are in urgent need of work.

JOEL Edmonton

WHAT MESSAGE ARE WE SENDING? We live in a world of ‘woke’, or perhaps selective ‘woke’.

We get morally outraged at social injustice, perceived offences against our sensitive souls. This week one commentator was outraged that the future King of Australia felt he was entitled to omit telling his subjects he suffered from COVID in April.

ELECTION SIGNS Ok guys, get rid of your election signs. They should all be removed by now, and pacxked away to be used again when you all run again next time.

Hopefully that time comes around slowly.

Want to be heard?

Send a text to the Editor 0438 195 408

MICK, West Court

FEEDBACK Hi I just wanted to say that I picked up your free paper on the weekend. It is good to have a new free paper again for the region.

On page 11 you asked what I would like to see in the paper.

Where are the ‘woke’ citizens when it comes to reality television? Well it would appear most are sitting on their couches actively engaged to mind-numbing, 100 per cent non-biodegradable shite.

SAS Australia, the latest block-busting TV reality show is being enjoyed by millions Australians each week.

Now is this really entertainment? We have a failed professional rugby player Nick Cummins, Batchelor reject engaging in a brutal fist fight with fellow SAS Australia competitor Sabrina Fredrick.

Now in the context, Fredrick picked Cummins to fight. But does that give a cop out for the mindless ‘woke’ viewers.

Years ago a free paper used to be produced and it showed photos of dogs waiting for adoption at YAPS & RSPCA in Cairns. Maybe you could include something like that in your paper.

LYNN, Holloways Beach BORDER CLOSURE Well done to our Premier for not fully opening the border. We in the far North have be safe from Covid for her wise decisions. As locals spend locally to help the tourist operations util it is safe to do so.

PPE the other two had to complete the task without gloves or masks.

In a COVID environment where we all need to be mindful of infection control the producers decide that for the sake of entertainment we need to have this sort of shite dished up and it’s appropiate.

Am I out of step here? Where are the ‘woke’ generation who should be upset with the brutalisation of women and the demeaning of people for entertainment value?

The ‘woke’ are perhaps the newest generation of zombies in Australia. On the outside filled with moral outrage but inside totally devoid of rational thought and more obsessed with need to appear to be aware, but they are in fact asleep at the wheel.

WATER RESTRICTIONS I guess we will soon be having water restrictions again in Tully. We live in the wettest part of Australia and this council cannot manage the water supply.

Get real.

KURANDA RANGE

I for one will be watching all the millions of dollars promised by the ALP to this region. Now they have won, they must deliver on their promises.

When are we going to get a proper road to the Tablelands? The Kuranda Range is a disgrace.

We need the UIniversity Hospital and all the other promises made.

Too many idiots taking chances and racing to overtake the trucks on the range. You take your life in your hands everytime you drive the range. And the Gillies is no better

Time to deliver. I know you will, because you promised you would. Am I being foolish in my beliefs.

tasked to empty the latrines. Two were provided appropriate

TONY, North Cairns

PROMISES YET TO BE DELIVERED

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we have a toilet emptying episode. Four competitors are

BATS I’m thinking about releasing a Bat Cook Book. I’m of the understanding this could be very popular. Plus we have an large supply of the little beggers.

RAY, Tully

television and a new low for the way we view women in our When I thought the producers could take the show no lower

SARAH, Bungalow

TONY Goldsborough

“She was asking for it?” This was a new low for Australian society. If it’s entertaining is it really is ok?

WAYNES WORLD You little beauty. Love Waynes column. This is the main reason why I grab the paper each week. Can we have Waynes view on becoming a separate state please?

M.C. Kuranda,

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In reply to Vote of Conscience (oct 30) and Fr Forgie call for a vote based on Climate Change. I was saddened that he was not pushing the message of Christs promises, rather his own moral relativism.

However, I wonder how Fr Forgie reconciles the other policies of those for whom he advocates. In particular, their pro-abortion and pro-euthanasia stances, to name but a few. His blinkered approach to politics shows nothing more than a poor attempt at attaining relevance.

I think if Fr Forgie was as vocal on the real issues that face his partitioners such as child abuse in indigenous communities, or the homeless, the church he represents would not be in such a marked decline and he may get the hubristic media profile he so seemingly desires. There is a reason the church should respect disestablishmentarianism.

I also wish to congratulate you on the newspaper, I have missed a grass roots media outlet.

Re Pork Barrelling There should be a community summit at the beginning of every second parliament to decide on the top 6 or so long term infrastructure spends that need construction.

With all politicians as spectators taking in community groups and businesses leaders discussing what projects should be listed for completion by any government.

Then once started they have to be completed by any subsequent elected government. Democracy with no, If’s But’s or Maybe.

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Can you remember what winter was like this year? I believe it was on a Tuesday, and so mild that it was hardly even noticed apart from a couple of occassions where we got the fire pits going for sunset frothies with the mates.

For the first 9 months of developing to be an Aussie we were naked and when

born we are tightly wrapped up in material, is it any wonder babies cry?

As rug rats we are still put to bed with clothes on, but as a teenager I started to squirm out of any form of sleep covering (oh the freedom).

This was frowned upon in Vicoldia by many of my elders as being unclean but struth it is not like I was going to bed like a soap dodging pom.

Now I don’t know about your snoozing habits but there is no way this dropkick can sleep with jarmies or any form of clobber on.

Here in the tropics I have found the best way to get sound bed rest is in my birth-

day suit, naked under the top sheet and doona plus air-con and fan on which is also good for snuggles with special bed sharers.

Editor’s Note: Please Wayne, I cannot unsee what I have just read. Too much information.

People say that sleeping with a top sheet is wrong and you should only use a donna, but I have found it easier to wash the sheets (every week) than remove, clean and putting back on the donna cover.

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Celebrating our quiet achievers CASSOWARY Coast Regional Council Mayor Mark Nolan announced today that nominations for Australia Day Awards 2021 opened from 1 November 2020.

“There are 13 award categories’, ranging from Citizen and Young Citizen of the Year award, which recognises outstanding achievement and leadership in the local community to the Lifetime Achievement Award.

“A full list of the award categories can be found on the council website and nominations can be made

2020 winner of Young Citizen of the Year - Daniel Pontil via the nomination form. If you know someone who stands out from the pack- I’d encourage you to jump online and nominate them.

“Previous winners include the Citizen of the Year in 2020- Graham Maifredi from Euramo, who advocated for the sport of white water rafting and was instrumental in bringing the rafting world championship to Tully.

“Daniel Pontil was the Young Citizen of the Year this year. Daniel was the inaugu-

ral President of Tully State High School Interact Club, which worked closely with the local Lions Club to lead a range of activities to support others in the community” Cr Nolan said.

Council will be holding a presentation to announce the winners on Australia Day at the Innisfail Shire Hall. Due to COVID-19 restrictions, the ceremony will be invite only and interested members of the community can view the live streaming via our Face-

book page or by registering their interest on the Council website.

For details on the 13 award categories and nomination details- please visit www.cassowarycoast.qld. gov.au or by calling 1300 763 903.

Forms will also be available from Council Customer Service Centres and Regional Libraries.

Applications close Friday 8 January 2021.

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Sea Swift CEO steps down THE Sea Swift Board has announced that Chief Executive Officer Fred White has made the decision to retire from his role at the helm of Australia’s largest private shipping company.

In announcing Mr White’s departure, Sea Swift Chairman Steve Boulton thanked Mr White for his invaluable service and outstanding contribution to the Northern Australia marine transport company over the past 12 years.

Councillor Nolan said many exceptional members of our community work tirelessly for others, often behind the scenes and make a huge contribution to our great region.

“2020 has been a tough year and we have seen people step up to the challenge, so let’s publically acknowledge our quiet achievers.

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“Fred has had a tremendously successful 12 years as leader of Sea Swift, overseeing a period of rapid growth and expansion, as well as changes in the market and customer needs,” said Mr Boulton.

“Under Fred’s leadership, Sea Swift has established itself as Australia’s largest private shipping business, and more importantly, with a reputation and culture that proudly puts ‘Keeping Northern Australia Connected’ first.

“The Board would like to take this opportunity to thank Fred for his enormous contributions.

“We are excited about the future of Sea Swift and are

committed to building on the legacy that Fred has built to ensure the ongoing success and growth of the business.”

Mr White joined Sea Swift in January 2009 as CEO after spending 20 years in the mining industry, predominately in Mount Isa. Since joining Sea Swift, Fred has successfully steered the company through the Global Financial Crisis (GFC), change of ownership, and expansion into the Northern Territory.

Mr White said the timing was right to step down at Sea Swift and open the door for another CEO to be appointed who will continue to drive the company forward.

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Drive-through COVID Testing

CAIRNS and Innisfail health services have relocated their drive-through COVID-19 Testing and Fever Clinics to larger premises this week, to be better prepared and more accessible.

30 years of Meals on Wheels MARLIN Coast Meals On Wheels (MCMOW) celebrated its 30th anniversary of continuous service to the community with a special luncheon on Saturday October 24.

Cairns’ drive-through COVID-19 Testing and Fever Clinic has moved from Sheridan Street to 43 Aumuller Street, Portsmith.

Innisfail Hospital’s drive-through COVID-19 testing service has been shifted to the SeePoy Pavilion at the Innisfail Showgrounds along Palmerston Drive – the Bruce Highway.

Cairns and Hinterland Hospital and Health Service (CHHHS) fever clinic nurse manager, Tracey Bancroft, said the new site was ideal.

The community-based organisation has been delivering meals to people in need, including frail, aged persons and younger people with disabilities, in the Cairns northern beaches community since 1990.

“It is the site of the old Portsmith Club, so it is ideally suited for a drivethrough testing service and is easy to access just off Ray Jones Drive,” she said.

“We originally set up the clinic at Cairns North Community Health Centre very quickly in the early stages of the pandemic but now, with the wet season approaching, we had to find a more suitable venue,” she said.

Approximately 100 guests attended the luncheon at Trinity Beach Sports Club.

“The clinic opening times remain the same, Monday to Friday 8.30am to 4pm, and you still need to phone ahead to book an appointment.”

Guest speakers included past and current Presidents of MCMOW, Member for Barron River Craig Crawford, Division Eight Councillor Rhonda Coghlan, Diving Nine Councillor Brett Olds and Queensland Meals on Wheels Chair Roslyn Broom.

The new location will also allow the Health Service to test more people for COVID-19 in a drive-through setting if demand increases.

The Health Service’s Executive Director of Medical Services, Dr Don Mackie, said testing and fever clinics could be activated and expanded by the Health Service to rapidly respond to the changes in the COVID pandemic.

“Testing is important to keep us all safe,” he said.

“The more people are testing, the sooner we will be able to act if there is COVID-19 transmission within the community.

Marlin Coast Meals On Wheels Coordinator Pauline Buxton said MCMOW owed its success to the volunteers who had given their time over the past 30 years to ensure the wellbeing of vulnerable people in the community.

“This gives us a better chance to shut down an outbreak.”

The Health Service also continues to operate a COVID-19 Testing and Fever Clinic 7 days per week on the Esplanade at Cairns Hospital.

Phone 4226 4781 for an appointment at either Cairns clinic. Leave a message if the line is busy and you will be called back.

COVID-19 testing is also available through GPs and at clinics throughout Cairns, the Tablelands, Cassowary Coast and north to Mossman.

“I feel very humble to realise how many caring people have given their time voluntarily since 1990 to ensure freshly cooked nutritious meals have been prepared and delivered to

For more info on testing locations, head to www.covid19.qld.gov.au Symptoms of COVID-19 may include fever, cough, sore throat, shortness of breath, runny nose, lack of taste or smell, and fatigue.

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Marlin Coast Meals on Wheels original kitchen volunteer Colyn May with president Jo McClure

citizens in our area,” she said.

“Our service ensures that our clients can maintain a healthy and secure lifestyle while continuing to reside in their own home. Living at home independently for as long as possible is precious.”

Pauline said as well as delivering meals, volunteers also made important social contact with clients, monitoring their well-being and taking follow-up action when needed.

Marlin Coast Meals On Wheels relies on more than 50 volunteers who donate their time to either work in the kitchen assisting the chef, or drive on the meal delivery runs to deliver more than 220 meals provided to local community members each week.

Across Queensland there are 15,000 Meals on Wheels volunteers from more than 140 services, who deliver two million meals annually and provide support more to than 40,000 clients in cities, regional, and rural areas.

MCMOW is always looking for new volunteers, so if you want to get involved or know someone who might need Meals on Wheels, please contact the MOW Marlin Coast Office on 4055 6016, or email marlincoastmow@gmail.com

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Making a business plan

DR RAY HAMEY So you’ve decided that you are ready to start your own business.

Your business needs a business plan to make you think through the consequences of the actual operations including the cash flow.

Your business plan comprises your thoughts on how the business is to operate.

As a part of the business plan, it is essential to work on the cash flow.

The event, organised by the far northern branch of Women in Media (WIM), will feature the inspirational Kerstin Pilz of ‘Write Your Journey,’ whose writers retreats at her home in Mission Beach and recent TED X talk in Townsville extol the healing power of writing.

According to Ms Pilz, personal expressive writing is a simple and powerful self-care tool, freely available to everyone.

“In our grief-adverse culture that commends positivity over vulnerability, writing can be a helpful tool that builds resilience by giving a voice to ‘messy inner lives’ and negative emotions,” she said.

“Writing is a way to let go of storylines and memories that keep us stuck so that we can write new and empow-

ered self-narratives.”

Also speaking at the event will be Cairns local journalist, poet and playwright Laurie Trott whose play ‘To Kill A Cassowary’ opened at Bulmba-ja Theatre on Friday March 13 this year.

Opening night was a sell out and the performance received a standing ovation.

But this work that was honed over five years enjoyed just one more night of an eight-performance season at JUTE Theatre Company before it was shut down due to COVID safety regulations.

Ms Trott said resilience was key in surviving a major disappointment, as well as ‘keeping the faith’ in oneself and one’s projects.

“Things happen for a reason and the gold is in how you respond and prepare for what comes next,” she said.

“The shutdown provided me with the chance to take stock of my story ideas and to reorder them in the face of a changing world.”

Also speaking at the event is Angela Murphy, whose play Prospect Terrace will appear at the Cairns Performing Arts Centre from November 20 will share firsthand insights of both writing and producing a play.

Most small businesses start off with an absolutely minimal amount of money and struggle for years to overcome the situation.

As stated in the previous article, the banks are not stupid and from experience, they know the failure rate for small businesses is extremely high.

Do not underestimate how difficult it is to get a start into a small business.

One of the prime reasons is lack of cash to fund the operation properly.

Let us say that you have decided you are start a small business within the area of your expertise.

Doing up a cash flow statement and then making the income match the expenditure and to provide their living expenses is often the case.

First of all, do not take no-

A TRIO of highly inspiring local female writers will speak at an upcoming Writer’s Breakfast to be held on Friday November 13, at Flynn, a Crystalbrook Hotel from 7.00 to 8:30am.

The cash flow of the business is the blood flow and as soon as it stops the entity dies!

One of the first things to consider is, where are you going to get the money from when you cease employment?

The money comes from your savings or from the bank.

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tice of people who say things such as spend a lot of money to save tax. It is gross stupidity.

People do not realize how hard it is to get money in to

make these things work.

Once you have worked out the actual overheads and your living expenses, then you have to work out what income you will need to undertake the business.

Now the problem is, people simply plug in income figures that will make the system run.

Anybody can put in figures to make the cash flow look good but, the reality is often very different.

First of all, when you have a small business, such as operating a landscaping business, not everybody pays immediately.

The Landscaper has to buy materials and probably hire equipment and so forth as the job unfolds, but the income does not come in until the job is finished, generally speaking.

This can be a nightmare, particularly when you are grossly underfunded.

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In Far North Queensland, WIM was launched in 2014 with an event attended by patron and esteemed journalist, Caroline Jones AO. Founding branch committee members, ABC Radio Far North chief of staff, Fiona Sewell and public relations specialist Pip Miller are joined by radio producer and presenter Sarah Speller, ABC Radio Far North journalist Marian Faa and WIN News journalist and news editor, Sophie Lester.

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For families based in Far North Queensland seeking excellence in education as well as the supportive and nurturing boarding experience, Clayfield College in Brisbane has built a strong reputation as one of Queensland’s leading private schools.

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At Clayfield College, girls are inspired to lead happy and purposeful lives by helping them to discover their role in the world. The College has a reputation for proudly developing young women who are bold, imaginative and reflective.

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Agitated Horse Power Buying a new car.

THIS rider is signalling that their horse has become agitated—by raising a hand and pointing to the horse. What must the driver of the red car do?

1. Choosing the right car - buy the car that best suits your needs and your budget.

Always research the market first so that you know what to expect in terms of value for money.

If you’re driving near a horse rider and they signal that their horse is jumpy or agitated then you must stop at the side of the road and turn off your motor. It’s for the rider’s safety, the horse’s safety, and for yours.

2. Get your finance right - Shop around for competitive finance before going car shopping. Never accept a loan or finance agreement just because it’s quick, easy or convenient. The interest rate may be much higher than what you could get from other providers. Where possible you should consider obtaining finance before or be aware of rates of finance available before you visit a dealership.

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The driver or rider is responsible for removing any droppings that fall on the road.

A person in charge of an animal must not allow its droppings (on a road) to cause a problem for other road users.

More information can be found here: www.qld.gov.au/ transport/safety/rules/other/ animals

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A girl’s quest to find her father leads her to an extended family of magical fighting booksellers who police the mythical Old World of England when it intrudes on the modern world.

From the bestselling master of teen fantasy, Garth Nix. In a slightly alternate London in 1983, Susan Arkshaw is looking for her father, a man she has never met. Crime boss Frank Thringley might be able to help her, but Susan doesn’t get time to ask Frank any questions before he is turned to dust by the prick of a silver hatpin in the hands of the outrageously attractive Merlin.

Merlin is a young left-handed bookseller (one of the fighting ones), who with the right-handed booksellers (the intellectual ones), are an extended family of magical beings who police the mythic and legendary Old World when it intrudes on the modern world, in addition to running several bookshops.

Susan’s search for her father begins with her mother’s possibly misremembered or misspelt surnames, a reading room ticket, and a silver cigarette case engraved with something that might be a coat of arms.

Merlin has a quest of his own, to find the Old World entity who used ordinary criminals to kill his mother. As he and his sister, the right-handed bookseller Vivien, tread in the path of a botched or covered-up police investigation from years past, they find this quest strangely overlaps with Susan’s. Who or what was her father? Susan, Merlin, and Vivien must find out, as the Old World erupts dangerously into the New.

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Contestants read a scenario from a card regarding themselves. The opposing team need to determine if they are telling the truth or lying.

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Screening week nights at 7:30 on SBS Viceland, well worth watching or recording.

8 out of 10 Cats is a fast pace extremely witting and rather risqué programme. Intellectually challenging, if you decide tom play along at home, but at its core a tremendous comedy.

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Named as the greatest British crime series of all time in 2018.

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Be sure to ‘Do it in Douglas’ FAR North Queenslanders can ‘Do It In Douglas’ for free over the next four months with the launch of the annual Douglas Card promotion today.

Douglas Shire Council and Tourism Port Douglas Daintree (TPDD) are teaming up to kick-start the regional push to holiday in the Daintree Rainforest this summer.

Unlimited free Daintree Ferry trips and a free entry to the Mossman Gorge headline the annual promotion, which also taps into the lure of the picturesque Great Barrier Reef Drive.

The usual return ferry fee of $31 has been scrapped for local Douglas cardholders until February 29 next year.

Local is classed as residents from Cardwell to Cooktown, including the Atherton Tablelands.

TPDD Chief Executive Officer Tara Bennett said the Douglas Card was like a passport to the region.

“We want people to get

excited about the balmy sumDouglas Shire Mayor Mimer months when the Dain- chael Kerr said the Douglas tree Rainforest comes to life,” Card promotion came at the she said. perfect time for local tourist “Right now, while it’s a operators. little bit quieter on the visitor “With COVID-19 restricfront, is the best time to hit tions remaining around interthe road and explore your state travel, it is crucial that own back yard. we look closer to home to at“Grab your Douglas Card tract more regional visitors,” to ‘Do It In Douglas’ and see he said.

the incredible wildlife and “The Douglas Card propristine landscapes that en- motion is a fantastic incentive compass two World Heritage for our neighbours to drive up sites.” the Captain Cook Highway, Council has issued about down the Rex Range, or 4500 cards since the promo- along the Bloomfield Track to experience everything our tion started in 2014. beautiful region had to offer.”

The cable-powered ferry A new online form is availnear the end of the Daintree able at Council’s website to River is the continuation of the Great Barrier Reef Drive, make it easier for people to a 140km long road, which apply for a Douglas Card. stretches the coastline from How Do I Get A Douglas the Northern Beaches of Card?

Cairns through to Cape TribHead to the Douglas Shire ulation.

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WEEKEND GETAWAY

A wonderful world of adventure awaits at the Mossman Gorge JUST 20 minutes north of Port Douglas, the Mossman Gorge is a hidden gem within the lush tropical World-Heritage listed Daintree Rainforest offering an ideal place to swim and explore for locals and tourists alike.

From the Mossman Gorge Centre, catch the shuttle bus to the Gorge entrance where you will be greeted by an elevated self-guided boardwalk, made entirely from recycled materials, that guides you through the rainforest where you can enjoy the spectacular view from several lookouts along the way, or to simply be enjoyed when you arrive at the Gorge itself.

Be amazed by bright butterflies and after rains look closely for the well-camouflaged Boyd’s Forest Dragons clinging to tree trunks along the way. If you are feeling adventurous, cross the Rex Creek suspension bridge and enjoy the 2.4km Rainforest Circuit Track

through the rainforest you thought you could only see on the tree-clad mountains.

Not only can you submerge yourself in the Mossman Gorge to take in the crystal-clear rock pools and rainforest surroundings, it is within the Daintree Rainforest where the Kuku Yalanji people call home.

As tree-clad mountains rise sharply from the riverbanks and crystal-clear water tumbles over ancient granite, it’s a rainforest experience unlike any other. Stay cool in the tropics with Back Country Bliss as you immerse yourself in the fresh water of the Mossman River, drifting just below the surface with the gentle river current.

The Mossman River is home to more than 30 different fish species, as well as lizards, birds, turtles and even an elusive platypus where it can all be seen as you paddleboard through the Rainforest with Windswell

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Whether you are interested in submerging yourself in the depths of the rainforest or want to gain a deeper understanding of the land and the home of the Kuku Yalanji people, the Daintree Rainforest has it all.

135 million years in the making, visiting the Mossman Gorge is like sitting in the lap of Mother Nature.

Douglas Shire Council offers residents from Cardwell to Cooktown, including the Atherton Tablelands, free travel on the Mossman Groge Shuttle as well as Daintree Ferry from November 1 until the end of February annually with a free “Douglas Card”.

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Beautiful pizzas in Palm Cove After visiting Italy in January, I consider myself to have quite high standards with what to look for in an authentic Italian restaurant, and Il Forno in Palm Cove is it.

Situated on Williams Esplanade with the relaxed ambience of palm-lined shores and gently crashing waves against a mountainous backdrop, it is the perfect setting for a relaxed evening of enjoying the finer things in life – good food, good wine, and good company.

Drawn in by the mouth-watering aromas of baking and the musical sound of Italian being spoken inside, one finds a boutique pizzeria with a warm, cosy and intimate ambience as if you had just stepped off the streets of Rome.

This restaurant’s strength is that they focus on their one passion (pizza) and do it to perfection. This is no mass-produced fast food churned out in bulk, but rath-

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er, infused with the care and attention only a small restaurant can provide.

There are 22 pizzas to choose from but at the chef’s recommendation, I ordered an Alba pizza which features mushrooms, two types of cheese (mozzarella and provolone) and truffle oil.

My friend ordered a Fresca pizza with a tomato base, rocket, prosciutto and parmesan flakes and a gluten-free base.

Well, we were in heaven!

I felt like it was the first time I had tasted pizza properly in my life, and am afraid I will never be able to eat pizza anywhere else again.

Il Forno makes their own gluten-free pizza dough and my gluten-intolerant friend said it was absolutely delicious, which was beyond exciting for her because she’s used to processed shopbought pizza bases which “taste like cardboard.” I think she was about to start crying!

Great Coffee situated in the heart of Palm Cove Serving Breakfast and Lunch David and his team will always greet you with Friendly Fabulous Service

Established in 1992, Il Forno is the longest-standing restaurant in Palm Cove and it’s little wonder: locals and travellers alike just keep coming back, with locals regularly driving to Palm Cove from all over the Far North to get Il Forno’s famed pizza.

Behind the scenes is the talented Luca, a Roman-born

chef with a passion for Italian and Mediterranean cuisine.

According to Luca, Italian pizza-making has evolved over the years and the contemporary way of making Italian pizza in the Roman style is recognisable by a light crunchy crust and lighter toppings of the best quality.

Nothing beats the authentic taste of Il Forno.

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According to Luca, Il Forno uses only the best and

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As well as pizza they also offer insalate (salad), homemade lasagne, antipasti, and one pasta of the day every day.

With an amazing selection of award-winning pizzas, antipasto share plates, freshly prepared pasta, seafood, salads, and desserts.

Traditional family recipes with genuine Italian flavours in the heart of Palm Cove.

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It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas WITH summer in the air and festive season nigh, the Cairns Regional Council, in conjunction with Cairns Choral Society are throwing a Christmas party and all the community is invited to celebrate in classic FNQ style, on Saturday 28 November 2020.

Set in the atmospheric garden surrounds of Munro Martin Parklands, the program showcases the rich talent of local singers, musicians and dancers from the Cairns Choral Society choir and ensembles and majestic Cairns Brass, the popular Cairns Young Voices and the visually spectacular dance troupes from FNQ Dance Academy and Turning Pointe Dance Studios.

Headlining the event titled, Getting’ in the Mood for Christmas, is special guest

and supremo tenor, Adrian Strooper, who having recently returned from overseas, has chosen Cairns to call his home.

Known across the globe for his stunning operatic talents, Strooper this year concluded 10 years as resident soloist at the prestigious Komische Oper in Berlin.

Event organiser Joanne Wright said the Cairns Choral Society is thrilled to take lead role in making this year’s Christmas themed concert one to remember.

“After what has been a challenging year, in which live performance has been limited and events cancelled, it is a joy to have the stage once again and do our best to entertain,” Ms Wright said.

Proudly presented by the Cairns Regional Council and Cairns Choral Society, this

one-night-only event is certain to get the city’s feet tapping, and faces smiling in the lead up to Christmas.

Concert goers are invited to bring along a picnic, low set chair or rug and take advantage of the onsite food vendors and licensed bar.

Tickets to Getting in the Mood for Christmas are on sale today from www.ticketlink.com.au. Tickets are $28 per person (adult), $23 per child and $80 for a family of two adults and two children. Groups of 10 plus can be purchased at $25 per person. Please consider when booking, Ticketlink’s advice, ‘Buy together to be together’.

For information about what’s on and to book, visit www.ticketlink.com.au or 1300 855 835.

Eighteen MiniMasterpieces vie for Understory Award NICOLE GIBSON THE Understory Film Festival returns this weekend to showcase outstanding Far North Queensland filmmakers.

The Understory Film Festival Screening and Awards Night will be held Saturday night at Munro Martin Parklands featuring short films from eighteen of the region’s best local filmmakers.

Film lovers will get the chance to watch shortlisted entries from a variety of genres including comedies, documentaries, music videos, animations, experimental and more.

Finalists include students as well as emerging and

professional local filmmakers.

crew to help out, filming it and then post production.”

First-time entrant Dell Beckman wrote and directed his film “An Absurd Night” which is up for a gong this year, after acting in short films for the past four years.

Winners will be announced on the night with the special People’s Choice Award to be determined by the audience.

“(Each year) I have been saying that next year is the year I write and direct a film and finally this was the year I actually started typing up a script,” Mr Beckman said.

Although the films are short, entrants spend a considerable amount of time creating their mini-masterpieces for the competition.

“Preparing for this took 8 months,” Mr Beckman said.

“That was writing the script, casting the actors, finding

The festival, supported

by Screen Queensland, is part of the Cairns Regional Council’s Flame.Arts program which focuses on creating pathways for emerging creatives by providing mentorships and skills and career development opportunities.

Gates open at 5pm and screening starts at 7pm with social distancing measures in place. Tickets are $15.75 through Ticketlink.

World renowned opera singer Adrian Strooper

Cinema under the stars THE best place to be on a Saturday night in this stunning spring weather is outdoors, and what could be better than to relax and watch a film under the stars in the gorgeous surrounds of the Cairns Botanic Gardens?

Starry Night Cinema have two more events remaining for the year and with all events limited in numbers due to COVID restrictions the tickets are sure to sell out fast.

‘Bran Nue Dae,’ show-

ing on Saturday November 14 at 7:30pm, is a charming Australian-based romantic comedy based on one of Australia’s most beloved and popular musicals, starring Ernie Dingo and Geoffrey Rush.

‘Clueless,’ showing on Saturday November 21 at 7:30pm, is 25 years old this year and yet just as powerful as ever. In 1995 the world was very different, but its impact was viral even without social media. An ironically intelligent teen comedy based

on Jane Austen’s 1815 novel ‘Emma,’ Clueless has become a cultural touchstone.

Starry Night Cinema is part of End Credits Film Club, which is a local long-existing, not-for-profit film club.

The outdoor cinema nights at the Cairns Botanic Gardens are fundraisers for both End Credits and the ‘Friends of the Botanic Gardens’.

For more information and to book visit www.endcredits.org.au

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Munro Martin movie nights

FRIDAY Grand Theft Audio – PJ O’Brien’s Silver Fox Jazz Band 6pm, Andy Brassett 9:30pm – Elixir Music Bar Tanya Murphy – Trinity Beach Sports Club, 7:3010:30pm Miss Tee – Boardwalk Social Eddie Skiba – Salthouse, 6pm Katie Richards – Kewarra Beach Shack, 5:30-8:30pm Rebecca Langtree – The Cotton Club Leonora Jane – Blue Moon Grill, 5pm Mark Burton – Mossman Memorial Bowls Club, 6:30pm Andrea & Louie – Rattle N Hum Palm Cove, 7pm Kim Settle – Innisfail Brothers Leagues Club, 7pm The Nightshift – The Pier Bar, 9pm

SATURDAY Grand Theft Audio – PJ O’Brien’s Dd Wilson Band Launch – Elixir Music Bar, 7pm Tanya Murphy – O’Donnell’s Irish Bar & Grill Palm Cove, 6-9pm Neil Perrera – The Cotton Club Nikki Doll – Stratford Deli, 2:30pm Bobby Maguire – Boardwalk Social, 6pm Kaweyova – Salt house, 9pm Harmonique – Red Beret, 8pm Dr Elephant – Gilligan’s, 8-11:30pm

SUNDAY Grand Theft Audio – Gilligan’s Blue Reed – Mission Beach Blues Bar & Café, 1pm Nikki Doll – Stratford Deli, 2:30pm Jessy Lynch AFTERGLOW Album Launch, supported by Davey Simony & EVOL SeeD (ticketed) – Elixir Music Bar, 6pm Darin Ferguson – O’Donnell’s Irish Bar & Grill Palm Cove, 4-7pm Jimmy James – Mountain View Hotel, 12-4pm Fraser Yuill Scott – Paddy’s Irish Bar Port Douglas, 5pm Talitha Jae – Ellis Beach Bar & Grill 1-4pm Ivy – Seaside Scavenge Event, Holloways Beach, 9am Waking Ugly – The Cotton Club Wendy & Al – Chill at Portofino Palm Cove, 3-6pm Dazz & The Boyzz – Beach Almond, Palm Cove, 2-5:30pm

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THE ambience of Munro Martin Parklands will set the scene for two open air film nights this weekend.

Enjoy watching films under the stars as Cairns Regional Council hosts a Free Movie Night on Friday November 6, followed by the annual Understory Film Festival screening on Saturday November 7.

Free tickets are now available for the screening of the Australian modern romantic Top End Wedding (rated M) tonight. Bookings are essential.

Directed by Wayne Blair (The Sapphires) and released in 2019, Top End Wedding follows the hilarious tribulations of successful lawyer Lauren and her fiancé Ned as they prepare for their wedding.

Just ten days out from tying the knot, the couple has to find Lauren’s mother who has gone AWOL somewhere in the Northern Territory, reunite her parents and still pull off their dream wedding.

The film stars Miranda

Tapsell (Love Child and Redfern Now), Gwilym Lee (Bohemian Rhapsody) and Kerry Fox (The Dressmaker).

Tickets are also available for the Understory Film Festival for the one low price of $15.75 – an evening dedicated to recognising the expertise, energy and commitment of student, emerging and professional filmmakers living in the Far North.

Enjoy short films of eight minutes or less across a selection of genres including comedies, documentaries,

music videos, animations, experimental and more.

Understory Film Festival screening starts at 7pm, with gates open from 5pm. Tickets are $15.75 each and are limited to comply with COVID restrictions.

People attending either of these events are welcome to bring a picnic, a low set chair or rug and take advantage of the onsite food vendors and licensed bar.

Tickets are available from www.ticketlink.com.au

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Fred Hollows is associated with which of the five senses?

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The fear referred to as arachnophobia indicates a fear of what?

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Which Australian golfer went by the nickname of The Dark Shark?

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Which of the following popular actors has never won an Oscar? Mel Gibson, Leonardo DiCaprio, Johnny Depp, Mathew McConaughey

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In Australia, which non-statutory body is abbreviated as FIRB?

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In what year was the first Wimbledon Championship held?

Which artist won the inaugural Tricon award at the 2020 MTV Video Music Awards

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What does the T represent in the boxing term, TKO?

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What is Chandler’s last name in the sitcom Friends?

Australian Indigenous NIFA awards celebrate excellence in what industry?

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What part of the human body is known as the ‘funny bone’?

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What was the name of the cassette type that lost the videotape format war to VHS?

What does the initialism “BVOD” stand for?

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In which American city did the Stonewall riots take place in 1969?

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What type of organelle found in plant cells is responsible for conducting photosynthesis?

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In what state or territory would you find the town of Mount Direction?

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The Kookaburras belong to which family of birds?

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Which of the following metals is liquid at room temperature? Mercury, Magnesium, Cobalt or Potassium.

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What, beginning with C, is the official name for star fruit?

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In the nursery rhyme, what frightened Miss Muffet away?

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Paraburdoo is a mining town in which Australian state or territory?

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What ice-cream company makes Paddle Pops?

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In a lunar perigee, is the moon closest to or farthest from earth?

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What is the total number of senators and members in the Australian Parliament? 76, 151, 227, 452

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What is the name given to the list of experiences a person hopes for before they die?

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What was Britney Spears’ first song?

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What is the second name of Australian Prime Minister, John Howard?

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Which Australian Prime Minister once managed a rock band?

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In meteorology, is an anemometer a wind, rain or temperature gauge?

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I Am Woman is the signature song of which Australian Singer?

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STAR GUIDE AQUARIUS: You might get frustrated early in the week, because your easygoing charm and friendliness might not be quite enough to get people on your side. Others could overreact to situations in unexpected ways, and you’ll have trouble smoothing things out and keeping the peace. Just try to let it go, though -- this is only a phase, and over-thinking won’t help anyone. By Thursday and Friday, attitudes (both your own and others’) could get turned upside down by extraordinary events. Who ever said a crazy experiment couldn’t lead to crazy-good progress? Enjoy the fruits of sudden creativity!

This weekend, look at least two or three times before you leap.

PISCES: Get ready for something new as the week begins. Whether it’s a new project or a new romantic prospect, creativity and novel experiences are the name of the game. Expect to be energized and elated by all the action.

By Thursday and Friday, conflicts could start to crop up. This weekend, find ways to help out the people close to you. That’s one of your special strengths -- your unflappable compassion -- but you might need to overcome your need to have all the facts first to put it to good use.

GEMINI: Juggling a ridiculous number of details -- from shopping lists to guest lists to quarterly budgets -- is kind of your specialty. That’s a good thing, because you’ll need all your mental dexterity as the week begins. You should get the big work out of the way by Thursday, and that means more time for fun. Look for chances to go out with like-minded friends -- especially if that involves long (but fun) coffee-shop conversations. This weekend, try to catch up with anyone you’ve left out of the loop (like your family maybe?) but be extra clear to avoid misunderstandings.

LIBRA: You might have a hard time sorting out fact from fiction as the week begins, but just try to be patient. A little duality -- think of it as poetic ambiguity, maybe -- can be a good thing sometimes, so long as you’re willing to relax and just let things happen. By Thursday and Friday, others can’t help but be drawn to your warmth and friendliness. Use your affable command of the situation to organize something fun (and let someone else worry about the details). This weekend, you’re an especially good listener. Take time to talk with friends.

CANCER: Expect to explode out of the gate as the week begins! You’re full of ideas and energy right now, and others will look to you to set the pace.

(Just be nice and try not to kick up too much dust as you’re speeding ahead.)

Your intuition should also prove spot-on the first few days of this week -- so set goals and be bold going after them. By Thursday, you’ll get a hankering for something extravagant. Follow your impulses -- the bigger the better, even if you feel like you’re getting a little silly. This weekend, make plans to connect with others.

SCORPIO: Set big, ambitious goals as the week begins, because you’ll have no trouble getting exactly what you want -- provided you’re willing to go after it. By Thursday and Friday, you could find yourself coming into conflict, especially with someone in authority. Take special care not to step on anybody’s toes -- unless, of course, a confrontation is what you’re after right now. This weekend should bring fun opportunities for spending quality time with friends. Share a juicy secret, and you may get one in return.

ARIES: Ready to blow your top? Take it easy! You need to find a constructive outlet for that emotional agitation as the week begins. Look to help on the home front (from a girl possibly? a woman?) to get you through this bumpy patch. By Thursday, you’ll be back to your outgoing, adventurous self, and others won’t be able to get enough of you. Expect a couple days of inspired derring-do, with maybe a little romance, too. This weekend, relax that over-worked brain of yours -- take time out for something physical.

LEO: Lost in thought? As the week begins, your head is up in the clouds again. (Is that where you get all your ingenious schemes and innovative ideas?) By Thursday, all that creativity should crest into an overpowering wave.

Ride that momentum into the weekend -- Thursday and Friday night see you at your confident, charismatic best, commanding the spotlight but generously sharing stage. This weekend, take advantage of some unusual (and unexpected) introversion to tend to more mundane matters, like bills and errands.

SAGITTARIUS: Don’t count on smooth sailing as the week begins! You’re in for some turbulent waters -- both mental and emotional -- and you’ll need to keep your hands on the till if you hope to steer a steady course. Everything will go your way (and everyone will love to be around you), and the only thing that could hold you back is a failure to be brave and take big risks. You’ll be thankful for the weekend, when you settle back to a slower, less frenetic pace.

TAURUS: Don’t hold back! You might have trouble revealing your feelings at times -- what with you being the strong, reliable type and all -- but you shouldn’t hesitate to confide in friends as the week begins. They’re more ready to help than you might imagine -- and asking for some friendly assistance will only strengthen those important bonds. Others could be looking for any stupid reason to start a fight, but you’re better off taking the high road.

This weekend, expect to get far with your easy-going charms.

VIRGO: The beginning of this week plays straight to your strengths -you’ll have no problem getting everything (and everyone!) organized and whipping your world into shape. By Thursday and Friday, you might start to feel overwhelmed by all the madcap action swirling around you, but just take a deep breath. if you can stay flexible, you can handle anything -- and maybe even help someone out in the process. This weekend, expect the extraordinary. Everyone will stand in awe of your energy and enthusiasm.

CAPRICORN: You’re almost absurdly able to take care of everything as the week begins. By Thursday or Friday, you might have a more difficult time juggling details and distractions, but just keep that trademark calm. If you overreact, you won’t get anywhere. This weekend, make big plans and follow through with them. With just a little friendliness and footwork, you can get almost anything done on Saturday and Sunday.

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By George It’s time to soar NICOLE GIBSON CAIRNS girl Cayla George wears many hats – Olympian, Melbourne Boomers centre and business owner but get her talking about her role mentoring the next generation and it becomes clear, it’s a calling.

Speaking from the WNBL’s Brisbane quarantine hub where she is staying with teammates, George said one of the things she is most excited about when the season kicks off in North Queensland next week is the impact it will have on young girls.

“Cairns and Mackay don’t have WNBL teams so it’s really great for the region to get all that talent coming in and for these young girls who potentially aspire to be in the WNBL one day to see,” George said.

George, who runs development programs for aspiring female athletes said it’s important young girls know that achieving great success is attainable for them if they work hard.

“You can’t be what you can’t see,” said George.

“Every player in every team is a role model.”

A key focus for George through her development programs is to build confidence in the next generation and help them realise they are not alone in what they are experiencing.

“Sometimes these kids

think that as a professional we can’t relate,” George said.

“Then they realise you’ve been a pro for 14 years and sometimes you lack confidence,” she said.

George believes the lack of confidence in young females is a real issue in society and wants to share her experiences with them.

“Do you want to know some of my hard times, some of my low times and what I did to bounce back from those low times,” George said.

“Sometimes when I don’t feel confident, how do I bounce back.”

“When I was young I would have loved to have had an Opal engaging in conversations with me to help me through some really tough times in life, on or off the court,” George said While George has plans to release more live programs in the future, local girls feeling inspired by the region’s WNBL action can access the 12-week online program she ran earlier this year for just $12.

The program, available via caylageorge.com, features leading Australian female athletes and offers everything from cooking with Cayla to advice on taking care of your mind, health and wellbeing.

Pictures: Supplied by Cayla George

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Top level experience added to Pride squad

EDGE HILL MEMORIAL BOWLS CLUB Ladies Social Bowls Thursday November 5 will see the Ladies Social Bowls move to night bowling with names in by 6:30pm for a start at 7:00pm. Get into the cooler night temperatures from this Thursday.

Men’s Mixed Social Bowls Tuesday October 27 winners were Bruce Moseley and Ian Golightly. R/U: Lou Pomroy and John Hayes. L/C: Yvonne Bolton and Ian Lillie.

Tuesday Night winners were Marilyn / Jenny / John.

R/U: George/David/Steve.

Wednesday night October 28 winners were Steve/Alan/ John. R/U: John/Karl/Mal. No Social Bowls were played on Saturday October 31 as the finals of 2nd Division Pennant games were commenced at Brothers Edmonton between Edge Hill One and Edge Hill Two. This game provided a tense finish with a 5 shot win to Edge Hill Two. Edge Hill One then played Gordonvale/Cairns at 1pm and Edge Hill One had a 50 shot win over Gordonvale/ Cairns.

Sunday November 1 saw the final round robin game played between Edge Hill Two and Gordonvale begin at 1pm with the result giving Edge Hill Two a win and the Division Two Pennant. Congratulations to all players who represented Edge Hill

throughout this COVID interrupted 2020 Season.

Tuesday night Bowls followed a successful Melbourne Cup Luncheon at the Club.

This weekend our Division One team (13 Players) will fly to Brisbane to take part in the Queensland State Pennant finals being held at Cleveland Bowls Club.

Another team of 4 bowlers will also travel to Silkwood to play for the Elio Crema Shield this weekend.

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The Edge Hill Club is available for bookings for Christmas parties, Social groups and Bare Foot Bowls Functions. Ring the Club or email Lydia at functions@ edgehillbowls.com.au Drinks and Meals bookings are filling fast. Ring the Club now to make your booking. Great meals at Club prices served in the Bistro or on the verandah overlooking the green nightly from 5:30pm but please make a booking due to some COVID restrictions.

PETER MCCULLAGH NORTHERN Pride Coach Ty Williams announced this week the signing of ex-Mackay Cutters Captain Jayden Hodges.

Hodges, a Cairns Kangaroo product who played for the North Queensland Cowboys and Manly Sea Eagles in the NRL, before playing three seasons with the Mackay Cutters in the Intrust Super Cup. Signed due to his exceptional leadership qualities, Hodges will provide competitiveness and exceptional adaptability to the game plan.

Williams admits the Pride

2021 squad will be young but feels confident the experience signed in recent weeks will provide a strong and stabilising framework for the 2021 team.

“It’s going to be a bonus for us moving forward,” stated Williams. “The ability for him to be competitive and fight for every inch, he ticks all of the boxes for us.”

Williams is quietly confi-

Late last month Williams re-signed four forward including Innisfail product Lata Fakalelu and Brad Lupi.

The Pride forward pack now boasts size pace and an exceptional football brain in Hodges.

With pre-season commencing on Monday the Pride are in no hurry to fill the final two vacant spots in their roster.

winning the competition.

“Won’t jump into it, COVID has shown us we need to patient with a lot of things.”

tion,” he said.

The signing of Hodges adds additional options for the number 9 jumper. With up to 4 strong contenders, Denzel King, Chris Ostwald and rising talent Adam Hepworth, Hodges brings the ability play as a roaming lock.

A couple of key areas that still need to be filled, Williams feels a bit more depth in the halves is needed and another big bopper up front, but a different ball playing front rower capable of playing deep minutes.

dent and excited as the roster is starting to take shape as his roster and reflects the player structure capable of “I’m assembling a squad that’s not going to make the five, but can win the competiThis weekend also sees the Under 21 Trials for the Northern Pride. With 110 players registered for the trials and an initial squad of 35 – 40 to be selected, the coming season looks promising for the Pride.

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The highs and lows of finals

It was a bumper weekend for NQ Football with the season’s grand finals being played Friday and Saturday.

Cairns Local News’ photographer covered many of the games and has loaded galleries of pictures onto our website for review and purchase.

In the Men’s Premier, Edge Hill proved their total dominance of the season conducting a clinical dissection of the hapless Mareeba United Team. Edge Hill led at half-time 4 – 0, creating an impossible second half for Mareeba.

For Edge Hill, Crios O’Hare and Josh Pin each scored two goals a piece, while Kevin Ward kept his seventh straight clean sheet as Edge Hill affirmed its place as the best and most dominant team in Far North Queensland.

The Premier Women’s was a closer affair with Leichhardt defeating Edge Hill 2 – 1.

Other results for the weekend.

Reserves: Stratford Dolphins 2 def Mareeba Utd 1 Colts: Stratford Dolphins 3 def Edge Hill United 1 Youth: Edge Hill United 4 def Marlin Coast 1 Second Division Men: Marlin Coast Rangers 4 def Mareeba Utd 1 You can view the full photo gallery on the Cairns Local News website, even buying and downloading your copy or order a hardcopy print. www.cairnslocalnews.com.au/sport PHOTOS: Mike Watt

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Edge Hill Bowls Report

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NQ Football

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Pride News

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WINNING WOMEN

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