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The one that didn’t get away l CAIRNS ESPLANADE | Nick Dalton

| Isabella Guzman Gonzalez TWO pharmacists from Alive Pharmacy Warehouse at Westcourt will become the first in Far North Queensland to be able to prescribe up to 23 medications to patients without a doctor’s prescription next year. As part of the North Queensland Scope of Practice Pilot announced in 2022, which has since been expanded statewide, Alive Pharmacy DFO head pharmacist Firouzeh Farihi and Alive Pharmacy managing director Georgina Twomey are completing one year of studies and by early 2024 they will become the first prescribing pharmacists in Cairns. “We won’t be prescribing everything, only about 23 elements, and we’re looking to address mostly prescription renewals, so we’ll be able to give you that prescription for one repeat until you see your doctor,” Ms Twomey said. “We’ll be able to prescribe anything for gastro reflux, weight loss medication, contraceptives, some blood pressure medications, anything for ear infections, acne medication from antibiotic to topical

Alive Pharmacy DFO head pharmacist Firouzeh Farihi who will be one of the first in Cairns to be able to prescribe medicines along with (inset) Alive Pharmacy managing director Georgina Twomey. Main picture: Isabella Guzman Gonzalez

and more,” she said. The pilot program, which was launched by the state government to help the GP shortages in regional areas, requires a standard consultation and a

physical examination (if necessary) with a pharmacist, who will then be able to prescribe within the range of medications authorised. “It’s very exciting because

we will be some of the first pharmacists in the country who will be able to write prescriptions,” Ms Farihi said. “That’s a huge step for pharmacies and our profession as

well, and it’s something that’s being applied all over the world and we think that Australian patients should get the same as patients overseas,” she said.

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A PROPOSAL to ban fishing along the Cairns Esplanade on safety grounds has been rejected following a huge community outcry. Councillors adopted a new local law at Wednesday’s meeting which would allow fishing to continue along the Esplanade. The only restriction will be along the footpath fronting the Lagoon, between the northern and eastern piers. Fishing will not be permitted between 6am and 6pm daily. Acting Mayor Terry James said the council had received 104 submissions in relation to proposed amendments to its local laws, the vast majority relating to fishing on the Cairns Esplanade. “There was clear and overwhelming support for fishing to be allowed to continue on the Esplanade,” he said. “During the four-week consolation period, council received a total of 93 submissions on a proposed prohibition of fishing on the Cairns Esplanade, with only one submission supporting the ban.” Cr Amy Eden, whose division 5 includes the Esplanade, said it was “clear to say the people have spoken”. Cr Rob Pyne said the council had listened and it was “a commonsense outcome”.

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NRL legend urges everyone to get free lifesaving health checks l CAIRNS NORTH | Isabella Guzman Gonzalez AFTER a heart attack and life-anddeath quadruple bypass surgery earlier this year, NRL legend Sam Backo is calling on the community to get a free heart health check and help reduce the figures of coronary disease in Queensland. Despite always maintaining good habits and staying in shape, the former Bronco’s star lived through one of the most harrowing experiences of his life after suffering a massive heart attack in April at Cairns Hospital. Surviving and overcoming a quadruple bypass surgery in Brisbane, Mr Backo is calling on the FNQ community to not rest on their laurels when it comes to their heart health. “I came in for a bilateral knee reconstruction to Cairns Hospital and three days after the surgery I had a heart attack,” he said. “If it wasn’t for the amazing doctors at Cairns Hospital I wouldn’t be here. “If I had known heart checks were an option, I would’ve gotten my heart checked. I’ve had more than 10 family and friends pass on of heart disease since I had my episode. “This is a big problem, and I can’t reiterate enough the impor-

tance of getting your heart checked. It’s free with your Medicare. If you’re non-Indigenous and over 45 or Indigenous and over 30 you can book your heart check for free.” Health and ambulance services Minister Shannon Fentiman said that with over 4000 coronary disease deaths in Queensland last year, it was key for eligible patients to book a free heart health check with their GP. “It’s so important to go and get your heart checked. It’s easy to do, anyone over the age of 45 or, if you’re a First Nations community member over 30, you can get a free heart health check, it takes 20 minutes and it can save your life,” she said. Cairns Hospital interventional cardiologist and the man responsible for saving Mr Backo’s life, Dr Ram Saireddy, said he’d like to see increased cardiology services at Cairns Hospital. “Sam is a sportsperson so you would think he’s the one who wouldn’t have heart disease – wrong. We have an amazing team here so we were able to bring him back on his feet,” Dr Saireddy said. “But we do get other patients, five to 20, who are in a similar category as Sam, and we don’t have cardiac surgery here, so with the expansion of the hospital it’d be great to see more funding and services for cardiology.”

Heart patient Sam Backo and Cairns Hospital interventional cardiologist Dr Ram Saireddy. Picture: Isabella Guzman Gonzalez

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Council candidate wages war on plan to replace housing with drive-throughs

Anger at fast-food outlets l MANOORA | Nick Dalton THE third team to contest next year’s Cairns Regional Council elections is enlisting the community’s help to stop two fast-food developments on prime residential land at Manoora. Submissions for the two 24hour food and drink outlets at 128-132 and 134-136 Pease St, between Patience St and op-

posite the Piccone’s Shopping Village, close today (Friday, November 10). Four homes on the sites are now abandoned and will be bulldozed to make way for the businesses. Community First division 7 candidate and lawyer Renee Lees is questioning the sense in razing four houses to build two late-night fast-food drivethroughs. “This is inconsistent with zoning,” she said. “We can’t

give up good residential land for another fast-food outlet. If you want fast food, cross to the other side of Pease St where food outlets are plentiful. “I like hot chips, but we’re in a housing crisis. The proposed site is zoned medium density residential and could house around 40 families in a threestorey block like the ones nearby which are close to shops, a school and other services. “We have rental vacancies under one per cent and 6000

locals on the social housing waitlist which grows every day. “I work every day with people in Cairns who do not have safe and secure housing and I see the spirals into domestic violence and impacts on children. Housing is an essential service. “Council staff have done good work scoping the options for council to more proactively address our housing crisis, but we are missing the leadership

to drive action.” Community First mayoral candidate Denis Walls said in his experience “consulting people, developing a shared vision and making open decisions was the best way to take people with you to get things done”. “This will be the only way we can start to address the housing crisis in Cairns and elsewhere,” he said. “Increased housing for those in need is absolutely essential to that well-being.”

Pioneer St resident Julie Montan is against the proposal. She said the fast-food outlets would result in “trash everywhere” which was the case by customers at nearby McDonald’s. “The consequences for the environment are dire,” she said. “The loss of housing is huge. This is a medium-density zone.” To lodge a submission: application reference is 12430/2023. Email to: submissions@cairns.qld.gov.au

Community first for team l CAIRNS REGION | Nick Dalton

The Community First team is (from left) Liam Smith, Carine Visschers, Renee Lees, Denis Walls, Dr Nicole Sleeman and Phillip Musumeci. Picture: Supplied

A THIRD team to tackle next year’s Cairns Regional Council elections will have a focus on ‘community first’. The Community First team will be led by environmentalist and educator Denis Walls with five candidates. He said the team would not be contesting all nine divisions but those where they would have the best chance. The candidates are: Division 3 – Cairns born and bred Liam Smith is a communications paraprofessional with Ergon Energy. Division 6 – GP Dr Nicole Sleeman, who is passionate about creating healthy communities. Division 7 – Renee Lees, a community lawyer, active

community member and mum of two children. Division 8 – Phillip Musumeci is a long-term division 8 Caravonica resident and family man. Division 9 – Carine Visschers, who has has lived in the northern beaches for 28 years and has had a long professional career in the Department of Housing and community organisations, and raised two children. Mayoral candidate Denis Walls has lived in Cairns for 33 years and is a former education manager and university teacher. He is married and has two adult sons. Mr Walls said his focus if elected as mayor would be on delivering “open, accessible and accountable local government with sustainable and sensible planning for the future welfare of Cairns.”

He vows to serve full-time in the role. “I am committed to keeping rates down and basic services up, he said. “For too long we have been let down by councillors more interested in secrecy, conflicts of interest and short-term planning, increasingly out of touch with the needs of everyday Cairns residents. “In my experience consulting people, developing a shared vision and making open decisions is the best way to take people with you to get things done. “Cairns needs a leader who will protect our unique tropical lifestyle and character while continuing to foster sustainable and creative ways of driving the region for the benefit of all.”

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Show association chief contesting division 7 for Team Eden in 2024 l CAIRNS REGION CAIRNS Showgrounds boss Ian Moller-Nielsen is to contest Cairns Regional Council’s division 7 at next year’s elections as part of Team Eden. With a career spanning over 40 years in education, Mr Moller-Nielsen is known for his leadership and proven track

record of achieving results. Originally from Gordonvale, his career in education took him to various parts of Queensland. He also took on the role of leading the North Queensland Staff College based in Cairns where he made significant contributions to staff development and education. He has been Cairns Show Association secretary and ma-

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infrastructure for future community development and being accessible and visible on the ground in the division” said Mr Moller-Nielsen. Team Eden mayoral candidate Cr Amy Eden said: “Ian has a clear focus on being actively involved in local forums and support groups, and continued engagement with division 7, something that has

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Don’t throw it all away l CAIRNS REGION | Isabella Guzman Gonzalez WITH an 11 per cent of Cairns’ recyclables ending up in landfill, Cairns Regional Council is urging the community to keep recycling out of waste with a new campaign launched ahead of National Recycling Week next week. The campaign – Keep Recycling Out of Waste – is looking to give Cairns’ residents the confidence to make more sustainable choices in their waste

disposal as alarming figures indicate that 11 per cent of all materials in kerbside waste bins in Cairns are recyclable, which translates into an additional 9000 tonnes going to landfill yearly. “We want residents to think twice about throwing recyclable items in the waste bin,” division 1 councillor and vice president of the Local Authority Waste Management Action Committee Brett Moller said. “It’s all about taking simple and actionable tips that enable everyone

to keep those valuable materials in circulation, whether at home, work or school.” Cr Moller said the council was aiming to reduce those 9000 tonnes in landfill through better community practices. “Council has a goal of diverting at least 5500 tonnes per annum of recycling from the red lid (or green lid) waste bins to the yellow lid recycle bins,” he said. “Currently, Cairns has a 63 per cent recovery/recycling rate."

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Lily Rose and Adyn Drew are encouraging residents to keep recyclable materials out of waste. Picture: Supplied.

Ergon Energy commits many millions of dollars to electricity network in shire

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l DOUGLAS SHIRE | Nick Dalton A MULTIMILLION-dollar upgrade of the Ergon Energy network has started to boost power supply to tens of thousands of customers in the Douglas Shire. Civil works are underway at the Mossman substation site and are expected to be completed in early 2025. Far North area manager Char-

lie Casa said “we are building a substation for the future, with a new control building, transformer and other equipment that will benefit generations to come”. “The Mossman substation supplies more than 3300 homes and businesses, so it’s a key piece of community infrastructure and a cornerstone of growth and development that we’re making a significant investment in,” he said.

The Douglas Shire network upgrade also includes the installation of overhead fibreoptic cable on the electricity transmission network, establishing critical communication links between three substations at Mossman, Turkinje and Craiglie. These substations supply more than 30,000 customers. “This upgrade will help us improve fault response and reduce the impact of unplanned

outages on our customers in these areas,” Mr Casa said. “Our transmission lines crews who will be doing this specialised work on 132,000-volt powerlines have advised property owners that they’ll be in the area and at times they’ll be using helicopters. “Farmers can rest assured our crews will be working to minimise any disruption to their operations and they take biosecurity protocols very seriously.”

Mount Molloy customers will also notice powerline works in progress this month as crews will be installing new conductors on the 22,000-volt distribution network. “The Douglas Shire network upgrade is a major project with a lot of moving parts, so we’ll be keeping our customers and communities updated with all the details whenever work is locked in,” Mr Casa said. “Planned outages are some-

times necessary to give crews safe access to the electricity network and to help them to get the job done more eﬃciently,” he said. “We’ll always notify affected customers with the details by mail and they can register for free SMS or email outage notifications at www.ergon.com.au/ selfservice.” Member for Cook Cynthia Lui said the upgrade would be welcomed by the local community.

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l PALM COVE | Isabella Guzman Gonzalez JUST on $100,000 has been raised at the 20th anniversary of the Nu Nu Restaurant’s Melbourne Cup fundraiser this week for the Far North Queensland Hospital Foundation. With the theme ‘Golden Days’, 250 people showed up at Nu Nu’s at Palm Cove on Tuesday in their most extravagant golden outfits to enjoy a day at the races to help the foundation reach their $200,000 goal towards a new room at Cairns Hospital for bereaved parents. With silent auctions, raffles, best dressed prizes, a scrumptious six-course menu and a horse race by the beach, the fundraiser surpassed the day’s $60,000 target to reach $100,000. Nu Nu Restaurant co-owner Mo Rowbottom said it was heartwarming to see the community get together to support the foundation. “Everyone comes together, sponsors, customers and staff dressed in their golden best to create the best day that you could possibly have to raise money for the foundation,” she said. “We’re now celebrating 20 years of the fundraiser. We started as a little restaurant that

Nu Nu’s Restaurant Melbourne Cup beach race winner Dasher Black, jockey Claire Denzin and supporter John Piccone. Picture: Maddy Gavin

no one knew, we had a table of 10, we charged $100 each and we raised $1000 and from that it’s grown into this fabulous day that we sell out in minutes. “Everyone gives from the heart, and 100 per cent of the proceeds go to the foundation and this year is particularly important because we don’t have

a private maternity ward so the hospital needs all the help we can give.” Exciting bets and auctions were held on the day for the horse race on the beach where jockey Claire Denzin and her 16-year-old stallion Dasher Black took the race by storm, granting the auction win to John

Piccone. “We’ve had a strong year this year and I have so much belief in this horse,” Ms Denzin said. “I knew he was going to give me everything he had, I wasn’t convinced it would be enough with the strong competitors, but we won.” Foundation chief executive Gina Hogan highlighted the

amazing feat of Nu Nu’s. “Nu Nu Restaurant has been holding this event for 20 years to support the foundation and in that time they’ve been able to raise over $300,000, which is incredible,” she said. “This event is amazing but it’s even more special because it’s for a great cause.”

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Family’s legacy to city lCAIRNS REGION

2023 Cairns Chamber of Commerce Business Excellence Awards Legacy Award: The Ireland family

| Nick Dalton A 100-year history in business in Cairns by the Ireland family has been recognised with the Cairns Chamber of Commerce’s 2023 Legacy Award. The award was handed to brothers Richard and David Ireland in front of more than 400 people at the Cairns Convention Centre at the annual chamber business excellence awards. Their grandfather Francis started Ireland’s of Cairns in 1923 and it was sold earlier this year to national dealership Eagers Automotive. The chamber said the Legacy Award was not open for nomination and was determined by an independent panel of judges. “It recognises an individual for their long-term, outstanding contribution to the Cairns community,” the chamber said. “In 2023, not an individual, but an entire family, whose name is synonymous with both entrepreneurial success and an unwavering commitment to Far North Queensland was recognised. “With a legacy that spans a century and a family name permanently etched in Cairns’ history, the 2023 recipient was the Ireland family.”

Emerging leader excellence award: Claire Simmons Business technology excellence award: WholeLife Pharmacy and Healthfoods Pease St Community contribution excellence award: Kinetic Cairns Customer service excellence award (professional services): Reaston Drummond Law Customer service excellence award (trade, retail and services): The Conservatory Bar Indigenous business excellence award: Australian Training Works Innovation Excellence Award: Far North Queensland Hospital Foundation Marketing and communications excellence award: Bang Media People management excellence award: Freedom Planning Sustainability and environmental excellence award: Green Island Resort

Cairns Chamber of Commerce Legacy Award winners Richard and David Ireland of the Ireland family. Picture: Frontrow Foto

Richard Ireland said the family was surprised to get the award. James Cook University sponsored the award with Professor Stephen Boyle saying that “despite the many achievements they are definitely not ones to seek out the limelight”. “They remain humble and

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steadfast in their service. Often operating under the radar, their contributions have left an indelible mark on Far North Queensland, making the region stronger, more prosperous and a better place for all who call home,” he said. The Irelands have been regu-

lar supporters of organisations such as Rotary, Red Cross, the Far North Queensland Youth Assistance Fund, the Reef and Rainforest Research Centre, Advance Cairns, Cairns Choral Society and the Cairns Regional Art Gallery Chamber chief executive Pa-

tricia O’Neill there were 61 finalists shortlisted across the 10 award categories. “The calibre of submissions was incredibly high this year and in a number of award categories, there was less than one point differentiated first from second place,” she said.

l CAIRNS REGION A CAIRNS Regional Council’s 2023 Citizen of the Year Award winner is urging the community to nominate for next year’s awards after revealing how it had changed his life. Last year’s cultural award recipient, James Kerr – who manages the Jabalbina On Country Program – said the awards were important in celebrating diversity, achievemens and community spirit. “Reflecting on the honour of receiving the 2023 cultural award of the year, I was overwhelmed with pride, excitement, a profound sense of achievement, and genuine humility,” he said. “The benefits and achievements that followed were beyond measure.” The award categories are: • Citizen of the year • Young citizen of the year • Volunteer of the year • Cultural award • Junior cultural award • Sportsperson of the Year • Junior sportsperson of the year. Nominees must be residents of the Cairns local government area. Nominations are open until 4pm on Friday, December 15. Visit: https://bit.ly/40q9uIR

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GPs covered for housing Cassowary Coast Regional Council to pay accommodation costs of locums l CARDWELL | Nick Dalton LOCUM GPs working at the Cardwell Family Practice will have their accommodation paid for by Cassowary Coast Regional Council. The funding agreement with Townsville Hospital and Health Services (THHS) will support the ongoing provision of primary health care services for

Cardwell and its surrounding community. Cassowary Coast Mayor Mark Nolan said the council was stepping up to ensure the community’s immediate health services were met while efforts continued in keeping the issue on the state and federal government agenda. “Since the clinic’s planned closure in September there has been a whole of community response to keep it open,” he said.

“Council has played an important role in this response which has enabled the clinic to remain open with the support of state and federal governments and agencies. “Direct contribution and involvement in primary health care has not traditionally been within the remit of council in the past. However, access to health services was one of the top priorities in the 2022 Community Scorecard, and we’re commit-

ted to delivering innovative and collaborative solutions that meet our community’s needs. “We extend our appreciation and thanks to Townsville Hospital and Health Service, the team at Cardwell Family Practice and all stakeholders who are contributing to seeking long term primary health care solutions in Cardwell for the Cardwell community.” THHS bought the practice in September this year, with a com-

mitment to continue operating the clinic in the short term. Cr Nolan said providing GP services was not the normal remit or responsibility of THHS, who requested financial support from the council for locum accommodation costs for a minimum period of six months. “Under the arrangement council will not have any responsibility for direct lease arrangements but will assist with locating a suitable property in Cardwell

for the locum, and provide local liaison and/or facilitation if required.” THHS chief executive Keiran Keyes said “we remain committed to working with local stakeholders and the community to find a longer-term solution”. He said while locum doctors had been found for Cardwell “we know there needs to be ongoing collaboration to find a long-term solution for the Cardwell community”.

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James Ryan and Annika Reiha have become the best high school chefs in the country. Picture: Maddy Gavin

ST Andrew’s Catholic College students Annika Reiha and James Ryan have achieved cooking mastery after taking gold at the Australian Culinary Federation’s National Secondary School Culinary Championship (NSSCC) at the Melbourne City Institute of Education. The year 11 students led by the college’s hospitality coordinator chef Brandon Felix achieved the national title with their pan-fried chicken with potatoes, making

for back-to-back NSSCC titles for the college. The pair claimed the win after they were challenged to prepare a whole chicken with only one hour to plan identical servings of the dish while having to cover all technical skills like deboning, cooking, and presentation. “I’m so proud of the students. They executed the dish perfectly and it’s great to keep the national title here at St Andrews,” Mr Felix said. "Last year was the first time an FNQ team had ever won the competition, and now, to win it again and keep the trophy here is incredible. “Annika and James been

with me for two years and they’re just naturally talented, they’re confident and capable in the kitchen so when opportunities like these present themselves you have to send them their way.” Mr Ryan and Ms Reiha said they were proud of the achievement and through it had discovered a possible future career. “We’re both doing our cert II in cookery and it’s really different because we get to go in the kitchen, so it’s a great opportunity to learn what you’re good at. I didn’t know I was good at cooking until I came here and now I’ve won a competition,” he said.

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School celebrates 40 years l WHITE ROCK TRINITY Anglican School is calling alumni students, staff, parents, and the wider community to celebrate 40 years of educational excellence at a ceremony from 4pm to 5.30pm at the White Rock campus today (Friday, November 10). When Trinity Anglican School (TAS) opened in January 1983, welcoming 125 foundation students in years 7, 8 and 9, it realised the vision of a local Cairns couple Ben and Naomi Wilson and years of research and consultation with a group of parents. The turning point for establishing TAS came when Mrs Wilson approached Bishop John Lewis with a proposal to open an Anglican high school in Cairns. Her proposal was warmly received, and the rest, they say, is history. While TAS has many activities planned to mark the 40-year milestone, there is an open invitation to everyone who has worked, attended, or been involved in the TAS community to Friday’s special event. TAS principal Paul Sjogren said 40 years was an incredible milestone, and “it was essential to look back at how far the school had come, a centre for academic, sporting, arts and cultural excellence and a place that prepared well-rounded individuals for the adult world”.

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l CAIRNS CBD | Nick Dalton TWO life memberships have been awarded and a tourism legend has been celebrated at the 2023 Expedia Group Tropical North Queensland Tourism Industry Excellence Awards at the Cairns Convention Centre. The life members are Pip Woodward of the CaPTA Group and immediate past Tourism Tropical North Queensland (TTNQ) chairman Ken Chapman. TTNQ chief executive officer Mark Olsen said the record number of 30 entries and a new award category highlighted the growing significance of the awards which were attended by more than 180 guests. “It is fitting that we further acknowledge the hard work of our members with the addition of the outstanding commitment to the industry award recognising businesses, groups or organisations who go above and beyond to contribute to the Tropical North Queensland tourism industry.” Pip Woodward and her late husband Charlie Woodward pioneered rainforest tourism in Tropical North Queensland with the founding of Rainforestation Nature Park and expanded the family business over 50 years to become one of the largest tour-

Robyne Snelling of Cairns Airport Ambassadors (left), Dr Ken Chapman, Pip Woodward, John O’Sullivan, Cedric Lootvoet, Mark Olsen, Jamie Binder, James Boettcher, Laurie Pritchard of Small World Journeys and AJ Hackett. Picture: Supplied

ism operators in the region. Mrs Woodward is also well known for her philanthropic work through the charity COUCH founded by the Woodward family. “I am honoured to receive this award and join the ranks of other tourism trailblazers. This recognition is a reflection and tribute to the incredible legacy my late husband Charlie and I built together over nearly 50 years.

I want to extend my heartfelt gratitude to Tourism Tropical North Queensland for this prestigious honour,” she said. Dr Chapman, is the chairman of Skyrail Rainforest Cableway He was instrumental in securing a record $10 million in Federal funding through the Recovery for Regional Tourism program for domestic marketing during the pandemic and $15 million under the International

Tourism Recovery Program administered by Austrade. Dr Chapman said he was “honoured to receive the life membership award at the Tropical North Queensland Tourism Awards”.

Other awards were: Outstanding commitment to the Industry: Cairns Airport Ambassadors. Outstanding contribution by an individual: AJ Hackett, Skypark by AJ Hackett. Chairman’s award

for excellence: Silky Oaks Lodge. Young achiever excellence award: Jamie Binder, marketing and social media executive at Crystalbrook Collection. Customer service excellence award: Cedric Lootvoet, luxury concierge at The Reef House. Sustainable tourism excellence award: Small World Journeys. Best of Queensland experiences program award: FNQ Nature Tours.

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Vocal Local join our online debate Last week we asked the question: What would you like to see at the Cairns Showgrounds to make it even more special? Here are some of your comments. A ferris wheel with airconditioned cars. That would be so cool on a hot day. What do you think? - Jeffrey Rufino, Facebook

The showgrounds are the worst location for any event. Parking is impossible at any event. It may be the best location way back when the Cairns population was 20,000. Why don’t the council consider two showgrounds (one north and one south)? - Marissa Murnane, Facebook

We were in Bathurst recently, and every Saturday morning they have a farmers growers market where farmers could only sell what they grew, also anyone that made fresh bread, focaccia things like that, also smoked meats. I think it would be a great idea if we did something like this at our showgrounds. I reckon they would be fully supported by our locals, and so much more parking would be available. It was also open to grey nomads who were self-contained, for $20 a night, which gave us the opportunity to go and explore Bathurst. They do have showers and toilets. I feel something like this should be considered for our showground. It does just sit doing nothing most of the year. Debbie De Iacovo, Facebook

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I think turning the dirty, ugly Fearnley St drain into a picturesque canal with landscaping and a pathway/ cycleway will transform that section of the showgrounds. - John Nicholas, Facebook

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Know Queensland law when leaving child at home alone DECIDING when a child is ready to be left at home alone can be a diﬃcult task for parents. Every child is different, and parents will need to consider not just their child’s age, but also their level of maturity. In Queensland, the law says that if a person in charge of a child under 12 leaves the child for an unreasonable time without making reasonable provision for their supervision and care, then that person commits a misdemeanour.

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The maximum penalty is three years’ imprisonment, but the law also says whether the time a child is left alone is un-

reasonable depends on “all the relevant circumstances”. The wording of the law acknowledges that every situation is different – and if an incident did reach the level of a police investigation, all the circumstances would be assessed. So, for example, if you left an 11-year-old at home for 20 minutes while you went to the store for groceries, that might not be considered an unreasonable amount of time home alone. But if you left the same

11-year-old home alone overnight so you could attend a friend’s birthday party – that might not be considered reasonable. Similarly, while it might be OK to leave an 11-year-old at home while you duck out for some milk and bread, it is likely unreasonable to leave a toddler at home for the same reason. The law applies in the same way to leaving children unsupervised in the car – and child safety must always be the primary consideration. We know on warm days that

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the temperature inside a car can reach dangerous levels very quickly – especially in our Far North climate. If you are thinking about leaving your child at home alone, some things to consider include whether they can follow rules and make sensible decisions without adult supervision. You might also want to consider if your child would know how to ring triple zero or seek help from another responsible adult if there was an emergen-

cy. Before leaving a child home alone, you could also conduct a safety check around your home to make sure all doors, locks, windows and smoke alarms are in good working order. Kristyn Lennon is a Cairns-based lawyer who heads Maurice Blackburn’s Tablelands oﬃce. This legal information is general in nature and should not be regarded as speciﬁc legal advice. If you have a legal question you would like Kristyn to answer you can contact her at klennon@ mauriceblackburn.com.au

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Douglas FM is music to Jilly’s ears l PORT DOUGLAS ONE of the most common topics over the last two or more years with Gazza’s Gossip has been the celebration of amazing individuals in our community. Often events are made possible because of volunteer work done behind the scenes prior to the occasion and then further effort from people giving up their time on the day itself. We’ve mentioned before that it is generally always a win-win situation, with those doing their bit gaining valuable rewards, not only in terms of satisfaction, but also by acquiring valuable new life skills, meeting like minded people ... the list goes on. Some time back I noted one very noticeable factor that, as a result of COVID 19, there was a sudden lack of workers available for paid jobs, with vacancy signs visible outside many establishments. For some, this is still the case. In a similar way, due to the pandemic, the number of people volunteering had dropped by an estimated 40 percent. Tanya Morris, based at the Port Douglas Neighbourhood Centre, was set the task to, firstly identify local organisations who involve volunteers, and then help match the correct people to them. Consequently, she started work alongside the Douglas Shire Council, to launch the Douglas Grass + Roots

tablished itself as an extremely useful asset to the Douglas Shire community and has recently launched a fresh new website that assists with connecting organisations and people willing to commit some of their time to help in some way. One great example of a volunteer who has been allocated a position, as a result of the Douglas Grass + Roots Volunteer Network, is Jilly Hawkes and she is simply loving life in her new role. This story is actually quite special, as prior to joining local radio station Douglas FM, Ms Hawkes admits she couldn’t even use a computer mouse. Not only is she now navigating studio equipment during live morning broadcasts to the Douglas Shire, but she is also one of a two person ‘on air’ team, with Rita Merrick, who entertains both locals and visitors to the area. Even more impressive is that their Aussie/Pommie combination has really clicked with the public and is extremely popular, attracting great interaction during each show. Ms Hawkes actually spent many years thinking that one day she would love to be on the radio and now she is. Go Jilly. Radio personality Jilly Hawkes at the Douglas FM studio.

Volunteer Network which has been an initiative of the council, Volunteering Queensland and the Port Douglas Neighbourhood Centre. The aim of this network is to help

connect volunteer organisations, help empower them in terms of initial recruitment and then provide further assistance in retaining and managing volunteers. Basically, it is all about get-

ting the right people in the right job. You can check it out at https://www. douglasgrassroots.com.au Over a year on, the Douglas Grass + Roots Volunteer Network has es-

I’m off to tune my dial to the girls, so for now it’s Gazza signing out. Send your stories to gazza@ cairnslocalnews.com.au

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Meals, excursions at no extra cost l BENTLEY PARK A LEADING Cairns childcare operator is extending its programs to offering activities during school holiday breaks. Childs World vacation care program involves excursions and meals at no extra cost. “In today’s fast-paced world, parents often find themselves seeking quality care and engaging activities for their children during school breaks,” said director of admissions Alison McCallum-Harding. “Childs World Early Learning Centres’ vacation care program is a beacon of hope, providing a unique and enriching experience for school aged children, all while keeping costs in check,” she said. “One of the program’s standout features is the inclusion of exciting excursions at no extra cost. We understand that taking kids on trips can be a significant financial burden, so we’ve made it our mission to eliminate this worry for parents. “Our excursions are carefully planned to offer a mix of fun, education, and adventure. “Children not only have a

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cater to a variety of dietary needs, ensuring every child gets the nourishment they require. The Childs World vacation care program sets a high standard for quality and affordability “We’re not just providing a service, we’re creating an unforgettable experience for children and their families. This program truly embodies our commitment to nurturing the next generation in an inclusive and wholesome way.”

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MAREE Otto has happily switched from government corporate highflier to humble bookshop owner. “Just over three years ago I made the decision to leave a government corporate position to seize the opportunity to purchase and run a second-hand bookshop,” she said. “I needed a change of career and this has become the perfect choice. I have absolutely no regrets, loving every aspect of it. I

thoroughly enjoy interacting with book-loving customers and creating a place that is welcoming, where you can slow down, relax, take your time exploring the many different genres and discovering some treasures. “Many people express their gratitude and joy in finding a second-hand bookshop still operating, as they prefer to hold (and smell) the paper books. I am truly grateful for everyone's encouraging compliments and support. “The journey of the past three years has achieved

expansion of a diverse range of genres which includes the children's section with story books for babies, mums and dads with babies, first readers, juniors and young adults. I love to see children enthusiastic about books and who are encouraged to read and learn. “The sound of delight from a small child finding their favourite story warms my heart.”

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Chris Crosland (January) and David Ince (December) with the She’ll be Right Mate calendars. Picture: Supplied

ONE year after its release, the nude calendar to raise funds for prostate cancer support in the region, She’ll be Right Mate, has reached its fundraising goal of $50,000 with all proceeds going to COUCH to improve services for prostate cancer patients. Originally released in October 2022 by calendar organiser Glenda Crosbie in partnership with COUCH, the She’ll be Right Mate calendar featured prominent FNQ men going nude to raise funds and awareness for prostate cancer in the region and reached its fundraising goal of $50,000 on October 26 at the northern beaches Connoisseurs Luncheon. The calendars were available at outlets like Alive Pharmacy, BCF and Cairns Hardware.

“Before we launched She’ll be Right Mate, there was no support services for men with prostate cancer in Cairns,” Ms Crosbie said. “There is now a monthly morning and night meeting for prostate cancer patients through COUCH. “We had incredible success with the launch in October last year and on Thursday, October 26 we finally reached our $50,000 goal. “We held a big raﬄe at the luncheon, and we were $2000 short, but an anonymous donor said they would pay the balance.” The calendar which featured prominent local men like race caller Bluey Forsyth, handyman Chris Crosland and former navy diver David Ince, have supported the creation of a prostate cancer support group which holds monthly meetings at COUCH, and all funds will go toward prostate cancer care support packages, support to the PCFA Prostate sup-

port group and marketing campaigns raising awareness on prostate cancer. “Reaching this goal has been amazing, the help from people to get us there through donations and some going out there and selling a couple calendars, it all adds up,” Ms Crosbie said. “COUCH have put up a plan of where these funds will go to specialists, support packages for patients going through financial hardships and next year we’ll be holding a new fundraiser, so stay tuned.” Ms Crosbie encouraged the community to keep donating to prostate cancer and for men to get checked. “The reason why it’s called ‘She’ll be Right Mate’ it’s because, no, it won’t, we need for men to stop saying it’ll be OK and go get checked,” she said. “You can still donate to COUCH by giving them a call and put an offer on the few calendars we have left.”

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TimeOut

Teen’s coming of age show Chewing Gum Dreams examines life through eyes of bored 14-year-old girl l CAIRNS CBD | Gail Sedorkin

Faduma Ali plays 14-year-old Tracey Gordon in Chewing Gum Dreams. Picture: Chrissy Maguire

THE award-winning one-woman show Chewing Gum Dreams is set to ignite regional audiences with a fun and fierce roller-coaster ride of adolescent angst. JUTE Theatre Company, in collaboration with TheatreiNQ, Perseverance Theatre Company and Midpoint Theatre Company, will present the fierce and irreverent Chewing Gum Dreams on stages in Cairns, Townsville, Yeppoon and Gympie throughout November. Chewing Gum Dreams, by multiaward-winning UK-based playwright and actor Michaela Coel, is a fast-paced monologue that examines sex, race, friendship, and a faltering sense of self-belief through the eyes of 14-year-old Tracey Gordon. Townsville actor Faduma Ali delivers a convincing portrayal of Tracey – the bored and restless teenager bursting with hormones and hungry for adult experiences, despite the fact she is still just a kid. Produced with the support of Townsville City Council and the Queensland Government, the regional tour of Chewing Gum Dreams has been made possible by

Cairns-based JUTE Theatre Company’s Build Back Better Project funding from the Australian Government’s Regional Arts Fund. JUTE Theatre Company’s artistic director and CEO Suellen Maunder said she was excited to support and participate in TheatreiNQ’s regional tour of Chewing Gum Dreams. “For JUTE, 2023 has been a watershed year. Through our Build Back Better Project, funded through the Regional Arts Fund, we have made real inroads into the growth of regional theatre, from upskilling practitioners to the ultimate prize of supporting a regional tour,” she said. “We know that Queensland is a hotbed of talent and creativity, and the only way to realise this potential is through collaboration, of which this tour is a fabulous example and coming of age.” Chewing Gum Dreams’ regional tour dates includes Bulmba-ja Arts Centre, Cairns, on Thursday, November 16 to Saturday, November 18. In her role directing the production, TheatreiNQ’s artistic director Terri Brabon said regional audiences were in for a thought-provoking treat.

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Chance to get inside look on new $176m convention centre upgrade l CAIRNS CBD THE Cairns Convention Centre will unveil its $176 million expansion at a community open day tomorrow (November 11). Convention centre general manager Janet Hamilton said the unveiling of the expansion

was a milestone for the community, ushering in a new era for larger-scale national and international business events in Cairns. Visitors to the open day will be able to learn more about the design and inspiration for the facility, which incorporates views of the water, city and

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natural environment. Features such as Chillagoe marble, felled timber from Weipa reclaimed by the local Indigenous community and carpets, evocative of the seagrass and the turtle feeding grounds around Cairns, are also integral to the design. This one-day event from 10am to 2pm provides the pu-

blic an opportunity to explore the recently opened expansion, including key spaces like the Trinity level, which can accommodate up to 500 guests with a large adjoining pre-function area and an outdoor terrace with views over Trinity Inlet. “This community open day is a unique opportunity to witness

the future of our city’s events landscape and the opportunities we have in this space to grow,” Ms Hamilton said. The day’s program includes a free sausage sizzle, face painting, audio-visual demonstration, prize giveaways, including an eight-seat corporate box for the Cairns Taipans’ Boxing Day

game against the Perth Wildcats, and local produce gift baskets. The centre is also running a colouring-in competition bringing to life Sharon, an injured green sea turtle. Additional colouring in sheets will be available at the open day and entries need to be submitted by 2pm.

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Time Out

Take a tour of city libraries and discover a whole new world of enlightenment

Literary trail will fascinate l CAIRNS REGION | Gail Sedorkin DISCOVER the Japanese garden art of Kokedama, explore how our relationship with native fauna has changed over time, see a contemporary twist on basketry, and more at the Cairns Libraries November Exhibition Trail. Cairns Libraries have invited community groups, artists and creatives to participate in an exhibition trail throughout all eight library branches during the month of November. There is a quirky freestyle metal sculpture exhibition at the City Library, traditional Korean painting at the Gordonvale Library and a model plane and kit display at Smithfield Library. As part of the exhibition trail, Cairns Libraries are also running a competition. Anyone who gets a stamp on their exhibition trail map, available from Cairns Libraries, can enter the draw to win one of four $50 vouchers from QBD Books in Cairns. The trail includes: • Babinda Library displays crafts including the ancient Japanese garden art of Kokedama. Descending from the Bonsai technique, Kokedama is a ball of moss-covered soil on which an orna-

mental plant grows. • City Library features freestyle metal art sculptures by local artist, Grae Blakey. Meet quirky characters and clever creatures crafted from salvaged metal. • Earlville Library explores how our relationships with crocodiles, snakes, marine stingers, and mosquitos have changed over time. • Edmonton Library features a celebration of the essence of life. Brisbane based artist Anca has inspired the weaving of thousands of mandala stars across Queensland. • Gordonvale Library presents the beauty of traditional Korean painting. • Manunda Library features the art of basketry. Traditional technique meets contemporary art in the display. • Smithfield Library has on display model planes of various kits and scales, as well as WWII era aircraft instruments from a variety of Australian, British, and American aircraft. • Stratford Library features original artworks from six recently published picture books by the ARC Creatives. Read the books during your visit to the library and keep an eye out for an upcoming author event with the six author/illustrators.

Stacey Ghietti with daughter Grace, 2, checking out one of Grae Blakey’s metal art pieces at the City Library. Picture: Cairns Regional Council

AFL exhibition explores the depths of self-perception l CAIRNS CBD | Gail Sedorkin

Grayson Norman is one of the students involved in a display called Me. The Exhibition at Hilton Cairns hotel tomorrow.

AN art exhibition where AFL Cape York House students delve into self-portraiture can be viewed tomorrow at Hilton Cairns hotel. The free event from 10 am to 4pm is centred on the students capturing a point in time that examines where they are in their learner identity journey. Me. The Exhibition is a platform for the young people of AFL Cape York House to explore the

depths of self-perception and strengthen their learner identity through photographic selfportraiture. This initiative goes beyond artistic expression. It is a journey of self-discovery and self-affirmation. AFL Cape York House teacher Amanda Black said the students’ choices of location and objects included the messages they were conveying through their photographs. “Every single young person at AFL Cape York House is participating,

so the exhibition will have 80-90 photographs,” she said. “The learner identity is unique to each individual student. “Some of the portraits are solo shots and some are of groups – there is one group of boys who have taken their photo at Wangetti Beach to represent how they see country as their classroom.” Me. The Exhibition opens at 10am tomorrow, Saturday, November 11 at Hilton Cairns with an acknowledgement of country and closes at 4pm.

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Wayne’s World

Skates alive

THE 10TH ANNUAL

l WESTCOURT

G’DAY Tropicairnsians. While many people would love to turn 100, it is utterly amazing for an iconic Aussie idea to reach this milestone and no doubt it did not receive a telegram from that Pommy King Charlie fella. For those living under a big umbrella sipping martinis, what I am talking about is the evergreat Aussie stable Vegemite. This brilliant spread was first developed by some fella in Melbourne back in 1922 using leftover brewer’s yeast extract with a few veggies and spices thrown in. See, this is why Aussies love beer so much and that is because we were fed Vegemite as infants, growing the dependent taste for the cold good brew, and we cannot forget the tune we all grew up with, “We are happy little vegemites”, which is as iconic as the chant “Oi, Oi, Oi”. For me, the best parts of that great spread is watching the facial expressions of tourists who are talked into trying this black bitter malty treat. It’s truly worth having the camera focused on the person as they try to scrape their tongue free of the terrible experience. I recently invited my grandkids to go roller-skating, which I have not done for 10 years and 30 years in Melbourne before that. So I rummaged in my storage boxes for my skates, and they

Wayne Marshall (centre) skates with his grandchildren.

were still in perfect nick, only needing a little oil in the bearings. Now, I have not donned these things since my eldest grandy was two, so being nervous was an understatement, especially with people reminding me of my current condition. But being the stubborn bugger that I am, on went my very expensive speed skates, and bugger me, after the initial nervous steps toward the rink, everything started coming back to me, even how embarrassing it is

when you go arse up. Well, it did not take long for this old idiot to get back in the groove, even to the point of spinning around and backward skating, impressing my granddaughter who also is a competent skater. The point I am trying to make is, if this twit can give it a go, why not you, even just have a gander at the skate rink which is a great asset for Cairns and an excellent place for kids’ birthday parties. Smiling is living. Wayne

SAT 18 NOV Immerse yourself in the magic of cinema under the stars at Munro Martin Parklands as we screen the shortlisted flicks, followed by the awards presentations.

DOORS OPEN 5.30PM

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Time Out

Classic dog pantomime l EDGE HILL | Isabella Guzman Gonzalez THE Rondo Theatre is coming back this November with a classic end of the year pantomime, 99 Dalmatians, written and directed by Cath Willacy with villains to boo and hiss at and goodies to cheer for, fantastic costumes, singing and dancing, and a puppy or two. 99 Dalmatians The Pantomime will introduce the audience to Oliver

and Grace, the owner of two lovely dalmatians Mack and Mabel. Oliver is a freelance cameraman and Grace is a fashion designer for Lou Sefa, a flamboyant influencer and owner of a fashion house, who worships social media and adores his followers. Mack and Mabel have a litter of puppies, so Lou Sefa visits and tries to buy the puppies, and when Oliver and Grace refuse, he sends his two bumbling henchmen, Logan and Charlie, to steal them. He wants to make the puppies into a fur coat.

Nanny (Dwayne McColm), Grace (Michelle Andrews), Oliver (Billy Bogues) and Mack (Edward Hamilton) with some of the dalmation puppies.

The puppies’ nanny, Sylvia Tate, our traditional and lovable dame, travels with Mack and Mabel to rescue the puppies with the help of Cavana, Lou Sefa’s cavoodle. But will they find them and bring them home? What will happen when Lou Sefa and the nanny meet up? Comedy and mayhem for sure. And can dogs actually talk? 99 Dalmatians The Pantomime, will run from November 24 to December 9. For more information, visit https://therondo.com.au/

Art in all its glory and colour Tanks Arts Centre hosts three exhibitions of diverse and wonderful talent l EDGE HILL | Gail Sedorkin THREE major exhibitions start at Tanks Arts Centre today – one celebrating 50 years of Australian music, another the community of Machans Beach and the third, contemporary veteran artists. A touring exhibition curated by the Australian National Vet-

erans Arts Museum (ANVAM), Persona: Contemporary Veteran Artists is a photography portrait project highlighting the value of veteran artists while challenging perceptions. Persona is a commemorative project featuring the cultural and creative engagements of Australian contemporary veteran artists. The oﬃcial free launch is at Tank 4 in Collins Ave at 4pm to-

day, with the exhibition on until Sunday December 10. Also at Tank 4, and also launching today is Marita D’arcy’s exhibition Machans Beach: Its Community, Kids, and the Bridge. Over the last 12 months, artist Marita D’Arcy has been making portraits of exceptional individuals and community role models of that tight knit little suburb, Machans Beach. The exhibition also features

works by the primary school kids, made during workshops with Marita, plus audio recordings of their conversations about their art journey, their community, and the bridge. The free launch is on at 6pm. Join the Ausmusic Month celebrations and head to Tanks Arts Centre for an unforgettable evening filled with nostalgia, entertainment, and, of course, Australian music on Friday, No-

vember 17. Life Sounds Like… delves into the stories and memories behind 40 iconic Australian songs and is a unique filmmusic collaboration curated by Ricky Beresford, aka Regular Rick, and filmed and produced by David Marsden and Oliver Marsden. Life Sounds Like... is screened as a part of Understory Film Festival, complementing Mr Beresford’s exhibition,

Soundtracked (50 Years of Australian Music) - Regular Rick, a visual soundtrack of personal memories linked to songs that hold meaning to him. While his exhibition opens today, everyone is invited to the free launch on Friday, November 17 at 6pm in Tank 4 followed by the film screening from 7pm in Tank 5. For more information visit www.tanksartscentre.com

TANKS ARTS CENTRE PRESENTS AN EXHIBITION BY

MARITA D’ARCY

MACHANS BEACH: ITS COMMUNITY, KIDS, AND THE BRIDGE FRI 10 NOV - SUNDAY 10 DEC Over the last twelve months, artist Marita D’Arcy has been making portraits of exceptional individuals and community role models of that tight knit little suburb, Machans Beach. Marita herself does not live in Machans, but her son and grand children do. Starting with the school community, and then through to the long-term residents, Marita has met, gathered stories from, and painted portraits of the most extraordinary and inspiring people in the community.

LAUNCH: 6PM FRIDAY 10 NOVEMBER

COST: Free VENUE: Tank 4 INFO: maritadarcy.com.au GALLERY OPEN: 9:00am - 4:30pm weekdays, 10:00am - 2:00pm weekends IMAGE:Mary and the Bush Turkeys, acrylic on paper 2023

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POP-UP OP-SHOP @ 179 BUNDA ST, CAIRNS l SAT NOV 11, 9:00AM-12:00PM.

The Pop-up Op-shop markets are on Saturday 11 November, 9am-12pm. A flea market for all things Bric-a-Brac. A massive garage sale of stallholders selling household items and treasures. We have the Toasted Goat food van and Thai Foodies coming along to serve up tasty treats and cool drinks. Find us on Facebook or Instagram for more information or to book a stall. @The Pop-up Op-shop on Facebook: https://bit.ly/461R7uS

GIG Guide *Please check with the Venues regarding any cancellations or entry requirements.

FRIDAY Dunwoody’s Hotel Axon Bower & Phoebe Over, 4:00pm Ten 06 Wind and Wood, 5:30pm Court House Gallery Music in Session, 5:30pm

NOCTURNAL TOURS @ CATTANA WETLANDS l SAT NOV 11, 6:30PM

BACK by popular demand! Join the Friends of the Botanic Gardens and the Cattana Wetlands for an evening of discovery and awe. Explore bugs, bats and possibly even a croc - with great views of wetlands with lilypads, swamp grass, and jungle! Join us for a Nocturnal Tour with Dr.David Rentz and other experts. Bring your cameras, it’s a great night for photography. Also make sure you bring a torch and insect repellent. Meet the volunteer tour guides in the carpark at Cattana Wetlands.

Mayhem at Machans Two Dogs Music, 6:00pm Ellis Beach Bar & Grill Matt Gerdes, 6:00pm Cazaly’s Cairns Hot Ice, 6:30pm Innisfail RSL Infinity Duo, 7:00pm Tanks Arts Centre Vika & Linda, 7:30pm The Edge Bar & Grill SEAN RII, 8:00pm Bar36 Reef Hotel Casino Big Noise, 9:00pm

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DANIEL WALLWORK @ CAIRNS ART GALLERY

Surf Club Palm Cove Janna Mercedes, 2:00pm

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Ellis Beach Bar & Grill Tequila, Tacos & Tunes, 3:00pm

Daniel Wallwork is a Cairns-based artist who works across a range of media, including sculpture, street art, multi-media and illustration. Sunsets and Spinifex brings together works that explore and contextualise the artist’s personal adventures and observations of the landscapes and environs of regional and remote Far North Queensland through which he has travelled much of his adult life. Exhibition Artist Talk: Saturday October 28 from 3.00pm–3.30pm Exhibition Runs: Saturday October 28 – January 14 2024 Free Entry - For more information see the Cairns Art Gallery website.

THE SUMMER SHOW @ UMI ARTS l FRI NOV 10, 6:00PM-8:00PM

With over new 45+ pieces collected in the UMI Arts gallery, ‘The Summer Show’ will be a colourful celebration of First Nations culture and the incredibly diverse environment we experience here in the Far North. Featured artists: Solace Barnaby, Chyler Cohler, Kaissia Dick, Jinneecka Don, Dorothy Edwards, Melanie Hava, Katie Hava, Deborah Ludwick, Agnes Mark, Chloe Mcgilvary, Rhys Miles, Olivia Poochemunka, Constance Rovina, Kaylene Sambo, Cecelia Slade, Gwen Thomas, Michelle Weare, Eileen Williams, Colina Wymarra. RSVPs to exhibitions@umiarts.com.au or the FB events page.

Boardwalk Social by Crystalbrook Vivien Aisi, 5:00pm Tuskers Carinda Christie, 5:30pm Cazaly’s Cairns Carrizma, 6:15pm Pirate Den Bar & Grill Denim Blues, 6:30pm The Benson Hotel Sax Man, 6:30pm Crown Hotel Miss Tee Music, 6:30pm Tanks Arts Centre The Dreggs, 7:30pm Red Beret Hotel The Wait, 8:00pm The Jack Luke Combs, 8:00pm Bar36 Reef Hotel Casino Hot Ice, 9:00pm

SUNDAY Dundee’s at the Aquarium DjGlennW, 11:30am Ellis Beach Bar & Grill Christina Ukulele, 2:00pm Dunwoody’s Hotel The Vibes, 2:00pm

SANTA PHOTOS @ PETBARN, MULGRAVE ROAD l SAT NOV 11, 10:00AM-2:00PM

It’s time for the Cairns Animal Rescue Inc’s Santa Photos. We hear there is a different backdrop instore for us this year! Ace Photos donates 100% of their services along with our many incredible volunteers giving their time. Because of this we can keep our amazing price of $10 per photo No bookings required – Just come along when you can and let’s make some wonderful memories while making a difference for our furry buddies. Dates and times vary from Thursday November 2 to Sunday December 3.

Hilton International Cairns Blue Reed, 2:30pm O’Donnell’s Palm Cove Two Dogs Music, 3:00pm Yorkeys Knob Boating Club Lexi and Al, 3:00pm CPAC Studio Launch Pad Flame, 4:00pm Bar36 Reef Hotel Casino Hot Ice, 7:30pm

CAIRNS TAIPANS VS ILLAWARRA HAWKS l SAT NOV 11, 4:30PM-6:30PM

Get along and support your CQUniversity Cairns Taipans at their Home Game at the Cairns Convention Centre. See your CQUniversity Cairns Taipans take on the Illawarra Hawks. Cost: Tickets from $28.00 Book your tickets now through the Orange Army website. Have you got your 2023/2024 Membership? They are on sale now! For more information visit the Orange Army website. www.cairnslocalnews.com.au

Are you a venue or an artist that wants to be listed in the Gig Guide? Complete the form on www.cairnslocalnews.com.au/gig-guide to submit your gig each week to be listed in Friday’s paper.

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Your added discipline will allow you to complete those unfinished projects. Your lover may be annoyed if you have been flirtatious or not attentive to their needs. This will not be the best day to make changes or renovations to your residence. Make plans to do something special with friends or relatives.

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Enjoy a quiet dinner for two and discuss some of the plans you have for the future. Pleasure trips will bring you into contact with new and interesting people. Avoid overloading your plate. You can convince others to follow suit.

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Real Estate North Queensland cattle and horticulture operation Mackays is building rural accommodation to house up to 50 workers at Lakeland thanks to a Palaszczuk Government Rural Economic Development grant.

New digs for farm workers l HOUSING PROJECT | Nick Dalton NORTH Queensland banana, sugar cane, and cattle operation Mackays is diversifying into new produce and building rural accommodation for up to 50 workers thanks to a Rural Economic Development (RED) Grant. Mackays is installing 17 se-

lf-contained transportable buildings at its Lakeland property to help remove the risk of production interruptions due to labour and accommodation shortages with a grant of up to $200,000 with the firm contributing 50 per cent of the total cost. The purpose-built accommodation will create up to 20 full-time, direct jobs, with construction expected to be

completed by next year. The fourth-generation family business with farms at Lakeland and Tully is also planning an expansion into a range of new crops including avocadoes, cowpeas, and irrigated cotton. Mackays chief executive Alex Hutton said the on-farm accommodation was necessary to provide the existing and expanding workforce a reliable

form of accommodation and is a critical component in facilitating the farm’s expansion and achieving its future productive capability. “This in turn will assist in employee attraction and retention and streamline on and off farm supporting operations for the business,” he said. “The project directly facilitates the creation of new roles of varying skill sets, including

general farm labour roles, agronomists, fuel, chemical and nutrient suppliers, aerial operators, and consultants, in addition to those roles required to manage the accommodation precinct, such as site manager and cleaners.” Mackays is one of 24 businesses approved for the fifth round of the competitive RED grants program with a total funding of $3.9 million.

Overall, the fifth round of the RED Grants program is expected to create up to 215 direct, long-term jobs. Grants are available for up to $200,000 with a 50 percent cash contribution requirement from applicants to fund projects which generate economic and employment opportunities related to primary production value chains across rural and remote Queensland.

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Motoring

Car dealer adds new brands Cairns Cars reveals $3m showrooms and workshops for Honda and Renault

l NEWS | Nick Dalton HONDA and Renault have a new home in Cairns with Cairns Cars planning a new $3 million showroom and service centre at Earlville. Dealer principal Alan Ren said the Japanese and French brands would add to his growing portfolio, which also included Audi, Volvo, Skoda, GWM, Haval, Peugeot and Citroen. He said with Renault, Cairns Cars would become the go-to for French vehicle buyers with Peugeot and Citroen as well. One of the reasons he had taken on Renault was its strong commercial vehicle range, including vans, as well as stylish SUVs, such as the Arakana. Mr Ren said Renault’s future, especially in the electric vehicle space, would be interesting. He said Honda was going through a transition phase with an agency model where the manufacturer owned all the stock and there were fixed prices across Australia, meaning no haggling for customers. The price for each model was set with no discounting. Mr Ren said it meant less margins

for the dealership but also lower costs without having to carry floor plan stock and fewer staff. “There might be extra transportation costs to Far North Queensland but the customer is paying the same price for a Honda as they would be in Brisbane. It’s an attractive proposition,” he said. Mr Ren said Honda had just released the popular CR-V mid-range SUV, which also came as a hybrid, and also the Type R hot hatch, regarded as the best on the market. “I think Honda will grow in popularity here. We will benefit well from after sales service,” he said. “They have very smart servicing costs. It’s $199 per service, that is very competitive. It’s the joy of owning a Honda. It’s been fate that I now have Honda. My first car was a 1993 Honda Accord, my first bike was a 2017 Honda CBR500R.” The new showroom and service centre will be in Mulgrave Rd, just south of Greencross Vet, and where Cairns Cars is selling used cars. Collins Construction is expected to start on the project early next year and take 12 months. Six extra sales and service staff have been hired for the new brands.

New Cairns Honda cars and Renault dealer principal Alan Ren with a Renault Arkana and a Honda Type R. Picture: Nick Dalton

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Hundreds of special vehicles expected at free show and tell at DFO Cairns

Exciting rare car on display l CAR MEET | Isaac Colman

Cairns consistent car meet participant Phil Gent owns Australia’s only registered 1935 Hupmobile. Picture: Bruce Nancarrow

ONE of the rarest cars in Australia will be taking pride of place at Sunday’s free car meet at DFO Cairns. Australia’s only registered 1935 Hupmobile, owned by Cairns local and consistent local car meet participant Phil Gent will be on show. “They weren’t a cheap car, they were more a doctor’s, lawyer’s type of car,” said Mr Gent. “According to the club that I’m in (Hupmobile Club Australia-Wide), this 1935 Hupmobile is the only one registered on the road in Australia. “They only ever made 275 of them, they’re extremely rare even where they were made in America. “It originally came to Western Australia in 1936, then made its way to a second owner in Tasmania for about 50 years, who I bought it from.” Mr Gent said that he didn’t have to do much work on it, and that it was in extremely good condition when he bought it. “Since I’ve bought it, I’ve just had to service the engine and do a bit of body work,” he said. “I was impressed by the condition that the car was in when I bought it.”

Mr Gent said he tried to get the Hupmobile involved as locally as possible. “I just take it to local shows around Cairns, otherwise, I don’t take it out too much,” he said. “The car’s 88-years-old. It’s a valuable car, so I try to show it more than drive it. “I just love old cars, tinkering, restoring and collecting.” The ‘cars and coffee’ meet is being organised by the All-American Car Club of Cairns. A not-for-profit organisation, the club has almost 80 volunteers who all share an interest in American cars and have been volunteering in community events such as local swap meets and the Cairns Show since 1997. Event coordinator Bob Aller said the event always seemed to have something new, interesting, and unexpected to see. “We never know what’s going to turn up,” he said. “The All-American Car Club is running the event, but you’ll see lots of cars from other clubs as well. “The day that we hold the event could be the day that somebody brings along a rare car that they’ve just finished restoring. We’ve had people turn up with cars we’ve never seen before.” The event is at the northern top level car park from 9am-1pm.

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