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Cairns Youth Council candidates (back row, from left) Soﬁa Hoorn, Molly Ben Ezra, Olivia Morris, Lani Baker, Jake-Ryan Paiaro, Noah Solomon, Antonije Dimitrijevic. (front row, from left) Serah Joju, Yazmin Rivett, Delilah Jedynak, Alexis Shield, Aiden Senaratne, Braydon McCormack, Lana Kandakji, Vince Torrisi, Marishka Van Der Velde and Lucy Seaton. Picture: Isabella Guzman Gonzalez

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Our future l CAIRNS REGION | Isabella Guzman Gonzalez TWENTY-THREE teens from across Cairns have started campaigning for 12 positions on the region’s youth council with the long-term goal of becoming future community leaders.

At the top of their agendas are protection of the environment, better public transport, activities for young people to slow down youth crime, as well as inclusivity. As part of the Cairns Regional Council and Foundation for Young Australians’ (FYA) Young Mayors Program, a youth council of 12 members,

aged 13-17, will be democratically elected from October 30 to November 3, when 11–17-yearolds will be able to cast a vote in their schools. Last Monday, 17 out of the 23 candidates introduced themselves and their ideas to the public at the council’s ‘Meet the candidates’ event where they answered questions from other

Youth prepare for their leadership roles

youth on how they would address the city’s different problems in their 18-month term from 2024-25. Aspiring to make one of the 12 seats, Trinity Anglican School year 8 student, Noah Solomon, 13, is hoping his prior leadership experience and passion for sustainability will earn him the support of his peers. "I

have an environmental focus. If we could get public transport to be subsidised, we could get more people to use it and help pollution,” he said. “I’d like to regulate or ban certain sunscreens that are bad for the Reef and ban single-use plastic bags in shopping centres.” CONTINUED PAGE 3

A POLL run by Cairns Local News newspaper on the 2023 Referendum was overwhelmingly against the proposed law: ‘To alter the Constitution to recognise the First Peoples of Australia by establishing an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Voice’. Running for more than two weeks, 72 per cent voted ‘no’ and 28 per cent voted ‘yes’. The poll closed at 9am on Friday, October 6. After nearly a year of hearing from both sides of The Voice debate, tomorrow is the day Australia will decide. Australian Electoral Commissioner Tom Rogers is encouraging voters to plan their vote for the first referendum Australia has had since 1999. “Federal referendums are in-person events just like elections – this is the first time the country is coming together in nearly a quarter of a century to have their say on potential Constitutional change,” he said. “If you can vote on October 14, then that’s what you should do. Remember, it is compulsory to vote for all enrolled Australians.” To find the nearest polling booth visit: https://www.aec. gov.au/referendums/voting.htm#start

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Candidates shut down l CAIRNS REGION

| Nick Dalton CAIRNS Mayor Bob Manning has muzzled apparent electioneering by two councillors during a council meeting. At the October 4 meeting, he accused Cr Cathy Zeiger and mayoral aspirant Cr Amy Eden of using the chamber to make election statements. Cr Zeiger was responding to an item tabling the annual report and started detailing aspects of the document, talking about the livability of the city, safer streets, animal management, particularly barking dogs. But Cr Manning interrupted,

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telling Cr Zeiger that he and other councillors had already read the report and didn’t need her to “run through it again”. He said Cr Zeiger was welcome to raise matters from the report but not repeat details already in the document.

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“We know there is an election coming and it’s good to get voices out there, but we’ve got a recommendation that the report be adopted,” he said. “If every councillor talks to this in as much time we’ll be here all day,” Cr Manning said.

After Cr Zeiger was stopped from further speaking she uttered “wow” twice. Later Cr Amy Eden highlighted the increase in complaints about staff, their conduct and poor communications. Cr Manning told the councillor that the chamber was not the place to raise issues about staff and suggested that she met him and the chief executive officer Mica Martin to discuss in private. “The chamber is to run the business of council – not to try to shake the tree,” he said. “There’s a bit of tree shaking going on at the moment. It would be nice if you raised these questions before the

meeting unless it was a planned ambush?” Cr Eden responded by saying “it’s freedom of speech”. Cr Eden is running for the mayoralty against current deputy mayor Terry James and businessman John Kelly. Cr Manning is retiring at next year’s elections in March. She has started establishing an Eden Team of candidates with three announced so far. Cr James has revealed his Unity Team which is contesting all divisions, except division 9, held by independent Cr Brett Olds. Cr Zeiger is an independent, representing division four, and is seeking a third term.

Dig deep for Douglas Shire's festive appeal l DOUGLAS SHIRE | Isabella Guzman Gonzalez WITH the purpose of bringing Christmas joy to up to 50 struggling families in the Douglas Shire during the festive season, Douglas Shire Council has launched the Mayor’s Christmas Appeal and is asking the community for their support. With the support of organisations like Quicksilver and local notfor-proﬁts like Mossman Support Services, Mossman Elders Justice Group, Port Douglas

Neighbourhood Centre and more, the council is looking to buy up to 50 Christmas hampers to be shared with struggling families at the annual event. Douglas Shire Mayor Michael Kerr said every dollar raised would go towards buying essential items for people and families doing it tough. “Over the past 12 months the rising cost of living has put extra pressure on our most vulnerable,” he said. “Everyone deserves a special Christmas and we hope the hampers help families celebrate this festive season.

“The generosity displayed by the Douglas Shire community has played a huge part in the success of past appeals and we hope residents can dig deep again in 2023.” Each hamper will average $110 per family and will include a gift for each child.

To donate online via TryBooking, visit https://bit.ly/45s3nVg. For in person donations, drop oﬀ at a Douglas Shire Council customer service counter or mail a cheque addressed PO Box 723 Mossman Qld 4873 labelled as ‘Douglas Shire Council Mayor’s Christmas Appeal’.

Douglas Shire Mayor Michael Kerr with (from left) Cr Abigail Noli, Holly Essex (Quicksilver), Cr Lisa Scomazzon, Cr Roy Zammataro, Christine Gilewicz (Port Douglas Neighbourhood Centre), Cr Peter McKeown and Erica Mast (Mossman Support Services) launching the Mayor’s Christmas Appeal. Picture: Supplied

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l WHITE ROCK | Isabella Guzman Gonzalez COURAGEOUS three-yearold Rory Kane, who’s living with Noonan syndrome and heart and lung disease, is taking the charity walk Two Feet & a Heartbeat with his family for the first time after three years in hospital to raise funds and advocate for local children living with congenital heart disease (CHD) this weekend. After three in-utero procedures due to fluid creating pressure in his heart and lungs, Rory was born at 35 weeks. His parents Alexandra and Lee Kane went on a journey of hospitals and medical procedures with their fearless baby boy from day one after he was diagnosed with juvenile myelomonocytic leukemia (JMML) and Noonan syndrome which has caused him heart and lung disease. Despite all odds, and with the support of organisations like HeartKids, Rory is currently in remission from JMML and after two years on permanent oxygen, he’s now breathing on his own. To honour Rory’s bravery and joyful spirit, the White Rock family is taking on HeartKids’ fundraising walk Two Feet & a Heartbeat to support other kids like Rory. They are aiming to fundraise $1000 and are calling for community support. “This is the first time we’re not going to be in hospital for the walk. We’ve signed up three times and every time we’ve been in hospital for a different procedure, so we’re really excited,” said Ms Kane. “It’s great to meet other people who are going through what you’re going through. It nor-

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malises your experience. “Currently Rory’s doing great, he still has a lot of things to overcome. He’s a little smaller than the other kids because of Noonan syndrome and he’s undergoing speech therapy, but this is probably his first year of life in household. He loves books and music. “He’s now in remission from JMML and he spent two years

and three months on oxygen. Now he can breathe without it and probably, when he’s four or five, he’ll have to have heart surgery.” Starting at 4pm on Sunday, October 15, on the Sea Eagle Lawn at the Esplanade, participants of the Two Feet & a Heartbeat by charity HeartKids will walk 4km to pay tribute to the lives lost to CHD and to

raise awareness and funds for in-hospital support, parent programs and financial assistance through HeartKids. “We haven’t needed HeartKids’ services so far but they will be critical when Rory gets heart surgery,” Ms Kane said. “For us it is all about raising awareness because I don’t think people know how many children are born with CHD and

what a strain it is on families. “People in the community already know me because I also fundraise for Red Kite, so I don’t like to bother them so much, but I do encourage them to join us on the walk and to donate.”

To support the fundraiser or register for the Two Feet & a Heartbeat charity walk, visit https://bit.ly/3ttDE1v

Youth council heralds the Far North's future leadership l SHITBOX RALLY FROM PAGE 1

“I’m dedicated to my cause, and I will fight for whatever people want me to advocate for.” St Andrew’s College year 9 student Molly Ben Ezra, 14, said she was a candidate who would be actively socialising with her

voters and focus on amplifying their voices. “Currently there’s not a lot to do for teenagers in Cairns. People are getting bored and that’s why we have so many teenagers doing bad things,” she said. “If we implemented some activities that are focused on teen-

agers, we could cut those figures down a little bit. "What I want to do the most is give everybody a voice. "I can be very strong when I have to be, so I won’t let people’s opinions get pressed down.” Fifteen-year-old Yazmin

Rivett from Smithfield State High School decided to run for youth council to advocate for inclusivity. “I want to make parks more inclusive, and work on more inclusive transport. "I’d like to work on social media change to switch in the view of young people who go to

different schools, from different races and abilities,” she said. “I’m always going to listen, so if you want to be heard, you should vote for me.” The youth council elections will take place in schools and community centres from October 30 to November 3.

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Record fundraising ball l CAIRNS REGION | Isaac Colman A RECORD $65,000 have been raised at this year’s FNQ Emergency Services Association gala ball for local charity The Fire Project. The Fire Project is a charity that aims to promote positive life skills in young people. Managed by youth outreach organisation Harbrow Mentoring, the charity works to identify youth at risk, helping to divert them from offending or reoffending

by establishing meaningful relationships, providing adult and peer mentoring opportunities, and building outdoor recreational activities to promote positive social interaction and connections for youths in the region. The project assists in diverting young people from unstructured and unsupported environments so that they can work to inspire them, hoping to give them the chance to create a brighter future. Harbrow Mentoring founding director

Marc Harbrow said the donation would go towards securing a dedicated vehicle for the Fire Project, helping them to transport the youths they work with to and from activities. “This will mean the world to the kids,” Mr Harbrow said. “A big part of the Fire Project is transportation and we’re always borrowing other companies’ vehicles.” “Now we will be able to transport young people to safer environments, to sports, and to programs, with our own people mover.”

Queensland Ambulance Services' Jo Hoy and former FNQ Emergency Services Association committee president John-Byron Bacalakis presenting a cheque for $65,000 to Marc Harbrow and Esther Gaffney of Harbrow Mentoring.

Two Cairns supermarket workers rated No.1 in Queensland by their colleagues

Finest Woolies staﬀ in state l CAIRNS REGION | Nick Dalton TWO of Woolworths’ staff in Cairns have been recognised as top team members across Queensland. Woolworths employs more than 130,000 people and received a record 7000 entries to this year's awards throughout Australia. Rosie Xiong, the fresh con-

venience team manager at Woolworths Earlville, took out the Queensland fresh leader of the year title, while the state’s customer service leader of the year is Kim Johnston, the customer service team manager at Woolworths Gordonvale. Ms Xiong (above) said it was “an amazing feeling to be nominated by my team and peers”. “I'm both nervous and excited

to be representing Cairns on the national stage,” she said. “I really enjoy my job and working in a fast-paced, engaging environment, where I feel valued and respected.” Ms Xiong started in 2006 at Woolworths Abbott Street as a checkout operator, spending 11 years working her way up to be a fresh deli manager. She has been with Woolworths for 17 years. Ms Johnston (right) said she

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was “very proud being awarded the customer service manager of the year for the state of Queensland”. “It's not something that you expect to happen as I sincerely love my job, working with an exceptional team and providing service to the Gordonvale community,” she said. “My company makes me feel trusted and valued. I want to delight our

customers and bring energy into the store. It's a privilege to lead my team and provide exceptional care and service to our community." Ms Johnston said she was store manager of the Harris Scarfe department store when the business closed in Cairns. “I was fortunate to gain a position at our Earlville store as customer service manager," she said. “I have been with the com-

pany for three and a half years and worked across three Woolworths stores here in Cairns." Queensland operations state director Danny Baldwin said “our store team members are the heart and soul of our supermarkets and each year we celebrate the most outstanding acts of leadership, service, and comradery in our team member of the year awards”. The two women will now compete for national titles.

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New TTNQ senior executive l FAR NORTH PORT Douglas tourism veteran Tara Bennett has been appointed to the second most important role at the region’s marketing body, Tourism Tropical North Queensland (TTNQ). Ms Bennett (above) is the new partnerships and events general manager and starts early next year. She replaces Rosie Douglas who is leaving TTNQ at the end of the year after a 15-year career with the organisation to undertake consulting work. TTNQ chief executive Mark Olsen said Ms Bennett, currently Tourism Port Douglas Daintree (TPDD) chief executive, would bring knowledge of the destination, industry and relationships with key partners to the role. “Tara’s leadership has strengthened Tourism Port Douglas Daintree’s position as one of Australia’s leading local tourism organisations,” he said. Ms Bennett said she had enjoyed a close working relationship with TTNQ throughout her tourism career and was looking forward to joining the team and furthering the strong relationships with industry, government and event organisers to grow sustainable tourism in the region.

Singing FNQ's praises

International travel agents having a ball during marketing event l FAR NORTH | Nick Dalton THREE hundred international travel agents in the Far North this week for a five-day familiarisation tour of the region’s world-class tourism experiences have been active on social media singing the praises of the destination. Tourism Australia’s G’day Australia is one of the first major trade events at the Cairns Convention Centre following a $176 million Palaszczuk government expansion. Delegates have been busy on Facebook, with Gustavo Inciarte from Vancouver describing the opening event of G'day Australia as “a truly remarkable experience for a diverse group of 300 travel advisors from across the globe”. He took part in Back Country Bliss Adventures which he said was “the ultimate rainforest experience that allows you to immerse yourself in the beauty of the Daintree rainforest”. “The Back Country Bliss Adventures is a must-do experience for nature enthusiasts and adventure seekers alike.” Tonya Matthews from Mississippi said her first day in Cairns was “absolutely phenomenal”. “Did you know this is the only place in the world where the world’s oldest rainforest and

Gustavo Inciarte from Vancouver described Back Country Bliss Adventures in the Daintree rainforest as a "must' for visitors. Picture: Facebook

the world’s largest reef meet? It truly is spectacular,” she said. Lisee Toh of Penang said the Great Barrier Reef was one of those places “you must visit”. “Definitely. You will love it”. Member for Cairns and assistant tourism minister Michael Healy said the event included 300 international agents and holiday wholesalers taking 30

familiarisation tours of Queensland including 26 visitor experiences in the Tropical North. “Specialising in selling Australian destinations to long-haul overseas holidaymakers, the 300 agents are predicted to generate an immediate $2 million for the visitor economy during their week-long stay in Cairns,” he said.

Familiarisation tours with Tropical North Queenslandbased tourism operators include: • Floating down a rainforest river with Back Country Bliss • Scenic flights over the Great Barrier Reef with Nautilus Aviation • Snorkelling with Calypso Reef Cruises

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Natural habitat saved from developers l AEROGLEN | Nick Dalton RESIDENTS are celebrating after Cairns regional councillors unanimously rejected an application to develop an environmentally-zoned block at Aeroglen. The 7.82ha block at 29 Magee St is zoned conservation but Darwin-based Hamilton Mews Pty Ltd wanted to create 11 lots ranging from 646sq m to 2488sq m. There were eight objections from residents concerned that the zoning was outside the urban footprint, there were flooding and drainage concerns, the impact on wildlife and habitat, the visual blight, increased traffic and noise and potential landslips. Resident Jane Kugelman said to develop the site would change the course of nature with drainage and landslip problems as well as loss of habitat for “lots of creatures”. “Obviously, we are very happy about that (council decision),” she said. Ms Kugelman said the council had already had its fingers burned when it had to spend a lot of money fixing up a subter-

The site of the proposed redevelopment in Magee St, Aeroglen.

ranean drain which altered the direction of two natural water courses and caused flooding issues. She said Mt Lumley was a wonderful area for children with a natural swimming hole. In a submission to the council, the developer said only the lower portion of the land would be used and the rest would remain as a reserve. “This portion of the site is generally limited to non-remnant vegetation” the submission said. At October 4’s ordinary council meeting, councillors unanimously rejected the application. Division 5 councillor Amy Eden said: “I’d like to think commonsense has prevailed here for the reasons urban development outside the urban area, protection of natural envi-

ronment, ecological processes, biodiversity values, potential landslip hazard, visual impact and scenic amenity bushfire risk/hazard exposure.” She said the reasons were similar to the rejection of a luxury wellness retreat on bushland at Yorkeys Knob and “very much the sentiments of the community and I am very supportive of refusal.” Cr Rob Pyne said he also supported the refusal, noting the site had flooding issues and “used to burn quite regularly”. Deputy mayor Terry James said it was a conservation zone and the application included “significant non-compliance”. The Cairns company which helped prepare the development application was contacted for comment.

TAFE Queensland acting general manager Susan Kinobe and Cairns Mayor Bob Manning outside the Cairns campus. Picture: Cairns Regional Council

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l MANUNDA | Nick Dalton CAIRNS Regional Council and TAFE Queensland have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), which will help develop the workforce needs of the region’s priority industries. The agreement will help strengthen Cairns’ appeal as a nationally and internationally renowned education city and provide more opportunities for apprentices and trainees. Cairns Mayor Bob

Manning said the signing of the MOU would formalise the strong and collaborative relationship that existed between the two organisations. “Council recognises the important role TAFE Queensland plays in delivering ﬁt for purpose Vocational Education and Training (VET) in Cairns and the Far North," he said. “VET is critical to building and maintaining a skilled workforce and supporting the growth and prosperity of Cairns’ priority industry sectors."

TAFE Queensland acting general manager Susan Kinobe said the agreement further strengthened both organisations’ commitment to supporting the future sustainability of the region. “At TAFE Queensland we know the power of education and training and how partnering with local industry and employers is crucial to delivering high quality, industry standard training that provides employers with a pipeline of skilled and job-ready workers,” she said. The MOU is for three years.

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l FAR NORTH CORNETTS Supermarkets are celebrating their 50th birthday with a gift card giveaway of $10,000 worth of $100 gift cards, a $5000 gift card grand prize, and $5000 charity donation – giving away a total of $20,000 in 20 days. Chief executive Graham Booysen said Cornetts Supermarkets, a cherished institution in Queensland for half a century, was thrilled to announce a grand celebration for their 50th birthday. “In honour of this momentous occasion, Cornetts Supermarkets invites its loyal customers to participate in a colossal gift card giveaway, offering a chance to win a remarkable $5000 grand prize and contributing $5,000 to a local charity, making it a generous total of $20,000 in prizes over 20 days,” he said. “From September 28 to October 17, customers can join the festivities by visiting any of the 35 Cornetts or Everfresh store locations across Queensland and scan their loyalty card to enter the giveaway." Mr Booysen said the grand finale would feature the drawing of the $5000 gift card grand prize. Founder Derek Cornett opened the first store in Chermside in 1973. There are stores at Gordonvale, Kuranda, Port Douglas, Mareeba and Ravenshoe.

l TULLY | Nick Dalton THE iconic ‘Golden Gumboot’ at Tully is to get a long overdue facelift. Cassowary Coast Regional Council has endorsed the design concept for the beautification of Banyan and Lions Park at the gateway to the town in Butler St during the September 2023 local government meeting. Division 2 Councillor Teresa Millwood said based on the outcomes of the community consultation, the council endorsed the staged delivery of option one concept design, which would create a welcoming space for families and visitors. “Thank you to the Tully and surrounding community members who took the time to provide feedback on the vision for Banyan Park,” she said. “Delivered in stage one will be improved landscaping, accessibility, and signage around the iconic Golden Gumboot. This will create a vibrant entrance to Tully CBD and play a key role in the storytelling of our region. “The staged approach will also see an interpretive node, parking upgrades, iconic entry signage, an avenue of trees, as well as significant tree feature lighting on the iconic raintrees. “Council will be working to

An artist’s impression of the makeover of the Golden Gumboot and surrounds. Picture: Cassowary Coast Regional Council

deliver stage one within the next nine months in preparation for the Tully 100 celebrations, a highly anticipated and exciting event for our town. “The additional feedback provided by respondents allowed council to understand the preferred elements and features, and how the concept design can be further improved through the

Council News Update Improvement works Munro St, Babinda (outside ANZAC Park): New footpath. Traffic and pedestrian control as required. Hoare St, Manunda (between Clarke St and Kiernan St): New footpath. Temporary property access disruptions, traffic control as required. Lae St, Trinity Beach (Boroko Cl to Buka St): Kerb and channel renewal. Temporary road closure, temporary property disruptions and traffic control as required.

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A MALANDA grazier and former Special Air Service (SAS) operative has stepped up to the plate for Katter’s Australian Party, hoping to be “the voice” of Cook in the upcoming State election. Bruce Logan (right) is a seventh-generation grazier from the Tablelands and has spent his life on the land.

cially during the John BjelkePetersen era. With his ear to the ground, Mr Logan has many plans in the pipeline if he is elected as Member for Cook, with the first being to put an office in the Cook electorate. “The first thing we will be doing is moving the office back into the electorate itself because I think it is important that people can access us,” he said. “But besides that, over the

next 12 months, I plan on being super active in the community, which is what I think we have been missing for quite some time.” Focusing on crime, better roads and infrastructure, better maternity care, BlueCard restrictions in Indigenous communities and a bright future for farmers and food security, Mr Logan has a plan reflecting the “mum and dad businesses” values of the KAP.

He said he had already been in talks with locals about common issues in the region, and although he doesn’t have all the answers yet, he was keen to start finding solutions. “We have a lot of Indigenous communities in Cook, which limits them to go ahead and prosper because of those restrictions with BlueCards and on the other hand, we look at roads and ... we don’t have food security in these communities because

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Boost for young students l CAIRNS REGION YEAR 12 female students have the chance to win scholarships to help them with their careers after high school. The Zonta Club of Cairns, which is a leading organisation of professionals aiming to empower women through service and advocacy, is hosting the awards. President Carol Shipway said for more than 30 years the club had annually presented encouragement awards to young girls completing year 12.

“Every year we are very impressed by the young women we interview,” she said. “Many of them also are involved in assisting the community in various projects that are important to them, while they are still trying to complete their studies.’ Ms Shipway said this year two awards of $2000 would be presented to two young women pursuing a university career and two $1000 awards to two year 12 students pursuing a vocational career. She said Mary-

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Long service marked by staff l PORTSMITH | Isaac Colman TWENTY-FIVE years of service is being marked by CSF Industries employees Scott Soblusky and Nick Valinoti, two of the company’s longest standing and loyal tradies. Having started with CSF in apprenticeship roles, they greatly impressed their employers and quickly rose up the ranks. CSF Industries managing director Sean Adams said the company strived to help staff enjoy their job and

workplace. "CSF Industries is a family-owned and operated business and currently boasts 10 staff at 15-plus years and 13 staff at 10-15 years of service,” he said. “We have always aimed to make our workplace a great place to work. We all work extremely hard, but we also have fun and treat each other like family.” Mr Soblusky said he appreciated his employers and the great work environment shaped by the team. “When I arrived at CSF

25 years ago, I had no idea that I’d still be here today,” he said. “I thoroughly enjoy my job and my colleagues. The comradery here is really something else. We make a great team and get to work on some pretty amazing projects too.” Mr Valinoti also likes the company and staff work environment. “The time has flown by to be honest,” he said. “It’s hard to believe that I’ve been with CSF for 25 years.” He said CSF was a stable and happy place to work.

THE Douglas Shire will run out of water within two to three years if a second licence to draw supplies from the Mossman River is not granted soon. Douglas Shire Councillor Abigal Noli told last week’s council meeting it was “scary” that demand for water could outstrip the council’s ability to extract water from the river. She said the council had to “fast track” the second water intake because an El Nino had been officially declared and the shire was in for a hot dry summer. Cr Noli said the council and the community also had to consider using more recycled water. Cr Peter McKeown said it was “vital we keep the foot on the pedal” to ensure the sec-

ond extraction licence was approved. Mayor Michael Kerr said the council’s water security and implementation plan, which was adopted unanimously by councillors on September 26, was vital to avoid water restrictions which had occurred in the shire every year for many years. He said in the last couple of years the shire had been “lucky” with the change in weather resulting in no restrictions. But, Cr Kerr said, if the council did not implement the new plan “then we will be going back to water restrictions”. A report by water and wastewater acting manager Peter White said it was forecast the council would exceed its current water extraction licence by 2025-2026. “Currently, extraction is limited by the ability to access

sufficient water during the dry season (typically at the height of the tourist season) when demand is greatest. This can result in severe restrictions on water usage,” he said. “The council has been investing in water security in the previous years and has been in planning stages for Mossman River intake. “ Mr White said once adopted by the council, the plan would be the main supporting documentation with an application to the Department of Regional Development, Manufacturing and Water for a licence to extract an additional 2000 megalitres per annum of water from the Mossman River, which was a requirement for the Mossman River intake. He said the intake was “a matter of urgency” to avoid exceeding the Rex Creek water licence by 2025-2026.

Moves to replace Daintree River ferry EXPRESSIONS of interest (EOI) have opened to potentially find the next supplier and/ or operator of the Daintree River ferry. The nationwide EOI process was advertised last weekend.

Douglas Shire Council Mayor Michael Kerr said he was pleased the council was exploring its options regarding the critical public transport service. He said the council “is committed to replacing the ageing

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MORE than 500 people attended Cairns Regional Council’s 2023 Get Ready Emergency Services Day at Holloways Beach last weekend. It was a fabulous turn-out. There were 30 people at a time in the hall listening to talks, many watched the SES demonstrations and there were 70-80 at any one time in the park looking at the displays and the emergency services trucks. Many were those new to the area seeking advice, asking questions about the flood zones, the tidal surge areas and places where they can refuge or shelter. They were also told about the Cairns alert emergency message service, the disaster dashboard and where to find upto-date information when there is a weather event. Cr Rhonda Coghlan, division 8

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Cane farmers are best sustainable managers in ag sector QUEENSLAND’S 2023 sugarcane harvest has finally hit the halfway mark with more than 50 per cent of the estimated 30.1 million tonne crop now cut and crushed at the state’s 19 sugar mills. Rain early in the season, combined with below par mill performance, had delayed the crush in some districts, but the long expected El Nino has brought ideal harvesting conditions, enabling many districts to make up ground in recent weeks.

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both districts having crushed more than 75 per cent of their crop. Meanwhile Burdekin, Queensland's biggest cane growing region, has crushed around 65 per cent of its estimated 8.2 million tonne crop. Some regions such as Innisfail and Plane Creek are yet to hit the halfway mark, however, the problem-plagued Rocky Point district is struggling to get its season up and running. It’s a bit of a mixed bag across the industry. After falling behind early in

the season, the dry weather has helped us make up ground and, if the weather holds and the mills perform as they should, we’re expecting most districts will finish crushing in late-November or early-December. There are a few mill areas, however, where crushing is likely to continue into the Christmas curfew period. Rocky Point in particular is really struggling due to ongoing problems with the mill’s cogeneration plant. It’s an infuriating and frustrating situation

for growers in the district, and sadly it seems to be a perennial problem. On a positive note, 40 per cent of Queensland’s canegrowing area is now accredited in the industry-led, and government-funded, best management practice program, Smartcane BMP. This is a real success story of the industry, especially when you consider that the uptake of similar programs in other Australian ag sectors is significantly lower, often not even in

the double digits. Smartcane BMP is recognised by global sugar sustainability gatekeepers Bonsucro, ProTerra and VIVE as meeting their sustainability criteria. That means 40 per cent of the raw sugar exported from Australia is certified as sustainably produced. This is a huge selling point for Queensland sugar at a time when consumers are actively seeking out sustainable products. Owen Menkens is the chairman of Canegrowers

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Going with the ﬂow at Riverfest Mossman’s JUST recently I wrote a story from the Daintree, which was actually the first time the ‘Goss’ had ventured north of the Daintree River. This week, I was taken much further south and out of the Douglas Shire to the Cassowary Coast. As this was my old stomping ground and also having been asked to be one of the MCs for Innisfail’s Riverfest, it was particularly special to be involved and to be able to write about it. Being the inaugural Riverfest, together with a celebration of Innisfail’s 150th year, the afternoon and evening of music, food, dance and much more promised to be a highlight of the year for the area. All of the above-mentioned mu-

sic, food and dance was a celebration of the many different cultures that have previously existed and can still be found today in this town well known for its art deco. This has included the traditional custodians, Chinese, Irish, Italian, English, Filipino, Indian and numerous other backgrounds that have shaped this historic sugar town. The range of edible delights, together with entertainment that included a vintage car show, cane train display, mullet throwing competition, aircraft display and fairground rides, were sandwiched between two stages, one named the River Stage and the other, the Canecutter Stage. My workplace for the day was

on the latter, with a mixture of Indigenous dancing, Mossman State High School drumming, wellknown local musos performing, this all occasionally interspersed with a wacky Gazza Challenge to keep the afternoon flowing. One key event, on stage, was the naming of the Riverfest Queen. Rikki-Lee Broccardo was the final judge’s choice. This being the first Riverfest of its kind, it was unknown as to the numbers that would attend, especially considering Savannah in the Round was happening up the hill and Bathurst weekend was also a potential distraction for some. Fortunately, the afternoon and evening were indeed well attended by locals and visitors, with the event

culminating in a tremendous firework display. A well done must therefore be sent out to the many who ventured along the Innisfail Esplanade and to the event committee and many volunteers who put in the hours to guarantee a successful day. The rain did have a slight say right at the end of the celebrations, but then again, that’s all part of Innisfail’s fascinating history. I’m off ‘up north’ again, so for now it’s Gazza signing out. Send your stories to gazza@cairnslocalnews. com.au

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FOR those who don’t know, a judoka is somebody that, not surprisingly, takes part in the martial art of judo. The Coral Coast Judo Club, based in Mossman, has just had six of its very own judoka return from the 2023 Queensland International Judo Open held in Brisbane. The team fought well in what was a tough international competition, bringing home two gold and one silver medal. Congratulations, therefore, goes out to locals Rikki Anderson and Lilly Schmidt who both won gold and Nanami Anderson who took silver in the junior women’s division. Max Schmidt, Nikita McDonald and Harry Schmidt all fought well in tough divisions and were unlucky to miss out on a medal. If becoming a future judoka sounds like a plan for you, Coral Coast Judo Club train Mondays and Wednesdays, in Mossman, with minis starting at 5pm (Wednesday only), juniors starting at 6pm and seniors from 7pm. For more information, you can contact club president Jeff Anderson on 0427 586 314. Nanami Anderson, from Coral Coast Judo Club, took second place in the junior women’s 48kg division.

Rikki-Lee Broccardo (centre) crowned as the Riverfest Queen.

Fireworks were a spectacular grand finale.

Lilly Schmidt, of Coral Coast Judo Club, announced the winner of the senior girls 40kg division.

Local indigenous dancing.

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Lexi and Rik entertain on the canecutter stage.

Winner of the senior boys 36kg division, Rikki Anderson, of Coral Coast Judo Club.

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Liam Gilligan Builders snap up host of HIA awards including 2023 home of year l PROPERTY AWARDS | Nick Dalton WESTCOURT-based Liam Gilligan Builders have scooped up the trophies at the 2023 HIA – Pioneer North Queensland housing, kitchen and bathroom awards for their Project Onyx build at Clifton Beach. The firm picked up home, custom-built, custom-built home over $900,000, and bathroom of the year (with Lazarus Custom Cabinetry) for the Mediterranean-style home as well as outdoor project and residential interior design of the year. HIA Cairns branch manager Shane Moon said the Mediterranean beach-style house “delivers impeccably on the brief of a warm, comfortable, functional private oasis”. “A stunning showcase of individuality, liveability and outstanding contemporary craftsmanship has created an inviting and timeless residence, underpinned by a dedication to maintaining the integrity of its bespoke design,”

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he said. “Beyond a deliberately unassuming entry with a small frontage that affords absolute privacy, the highly considered floorplan of the house wraps around a pool to create the ambience and aesthetics of a private resort. “The attention to detail and workmanship of this home is a real credit to Liam and Hyaesil Gilligan, and their team”. Mr Gilligan said “we are so proud of ourselves to get this distinct recognition for our work” “Everything in Project Onyx was precisely planned and executed to perfection,” he said. “We would like to thank our clients for trusting us to build their dream home, HIA office in Cairns, the sponsors and the judges, all of our subcontractors and suppliers and Kye Jerome-Davys, our super star apprentice. “Keep an eye on this brilliant young man in the future.” Innisfail’s Micale Cabinets took home kitchen of the year award, renovated kitchen over $35,000 and interior cabinetry for their Maalan View, Millaa Millaa project.

“The sensational kitchen of the year boasted elegance, luxury and class, a sense of warmth reated by the black and Tassie oak grain cabinetry, paired with Domoos bench tops and natural titanium granite,” Mr Moon said. “A waterfall illusion is carried down from the ceiling by the illuminated granite splashback to the island bench that flows over the ends to the timber flooring,” he said. “This year saw the highest number of entries from across the region. “The entries were truly amazing, displaying the high level of quality workmanship and design that is a real testament to the hard-working men and women of our industry”. The major award winners will now progress to the HIA-CSR North Queensland housing and kitchen and bathroom awards in Townsville on October 27 to see who is crowned North Queensland’s best.

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l TABLELANDS MULTI-instrumentalist, vocal adventurer and beatboxer Mal Webb has been utilising and exploring digital looping technology as an integral part of his song writing and performing for more than two decades. Along the way, he’s pushed the limits of the technology, conceptualising music that you would never think to make if it weren’t for looping. Tablelands Folk Festival director Bronwyn Hodgkins said in his workshops, he would discuss, demonstrate, and co-create, not just layered looping and how to paint a sound picture, but also how to use the looper as a practice tool (as an audio mirror), how to produce and manipulate sounds to exponentially expand your personal sound library and he would discuss the many different types of loopers available, from phone apps to hardware. “He will also demonstrate a few cool and challenging tricks with a digital delay unit,” she said. Mr Webb will be joined on violin, flute and vocals by long-time member of Orchestra Victoria, Kylie Morrigan.

Cairns’ most authentic ‘Day of the Dead Latina’ celebrations. “We basically hand over our venue to the Latino fraternity of Cairns to come in and salsa and elebrate and hopefully we will provide a perfect platform and do justice to this unique event,” Mr Stewart said. “This Mexican holiday signifies the welcoming back the souls for a brief reunion of food, drink and dance,” he said. “A deadly Sunday sesh fiesta Latina-style with ‘Day of the Dead’ specials and exceptional entertainment at BAR36. “Salsa to live band Kanela (above), who fuse the traditional Latin sound with contemporary tunes for everyone to enjoy and dance ... plus a traditional DJ will ensure the dance floor is full. Roving entertainment and candy giveaways, meal deals and beverage specials are part of the action.

HALLOWEEN is arriving early at the ‘Wreath’ Hotel Casino with the Funhouse band. Casino entertainment manager Bruce Stewart said it was a bit early this year, but because of the success of last year’s Halloween festivities at the casino, “we are rolling it all out again but bigger, better and scarier than last year on October 27 and 28”. “It isn’t even Halloween. Frighteningly close though, so, it’s time to party with live and Funhouse,” he said. “Funhouse band live is an explosion of huge party anthems, that no one else is playing, and colourful characters on stage. “This merged with BAR36 production, the night is a sight and sound spectacular and a full two nights of entertainment. “It’s time to lose the inhibitions, don the clown suit, dress up, ap- All shows are free at BAR36 at the Reef Hotel Casino ply the makeup, and come for the party of the year. “There are great prizes up for grabs this year for the deadliest dress up. “However, we don’t care if you dress up or not … just come in for the spectacle, it’s a whole lot of fun.” On Sunday, October 29, from 5pm, celebrate the ‘Day of the Dead’ at the casino with The Kanela band will play at the Sunday sesh.

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Festival’s musical maestro

The Funhouse band will be dressed up and with make up to scare punters at the ‘Wreath’ Hotel Casino’s Halloween party later this month. Picture: Supplied

Dates and venues: • Tuesday, October 24 at 5.30pm – Herberton CIA – Herberton Community Hall • Wednesday, October 25 at 5.30pm – Tablelands Music Lovers - Grainger Lane, Atherton • Thursday, October 26 at 5.30pm – Yungaburra CWA • 7 pm Showcase concert – Yungaburra Pub • Friday-Sun – Festival workshops and performances.

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Wayne’s World

Lots of cheers l WESTCOURT GERMANIA is upon us as I just spent last Saturday arvo and night at the Cairns German Club in Winkworth St. We arrived shortly after the opening time which was 3pm to find the place was going off with people cheering for any reason they could find while swishing above their head steins full of beer. It was great to see most of the locals getting dressed up for the occasion in the German theme dress. In fact, one bloke decided to dress up in the same outfit as my son’s partner Shirley, and apart from the very hairy legs and flat chest, he looked quite gorgeous. Here was me, strutting around the club with stein in hand, trying not to spill too much while talking with a lot of locals and also fascinated tourists who were having an exciting time cheering, singing and laughing with absolute joy. If you have ever attended one of these events, it is impossible to not get caught up in the singing, dancing when you hear the chicken dance come on, and then there is also the many drinking challenges you will come across. For me, I absolutely loved guzzling heaps of German beer from my stein while chewing on far too many German sausages with sauerkraut, onions and mustard – and it was always bloody yummy. My son who was dressed as a beer keg, managed to demolish a huge pork knuckle and chips which was a big effort considering the size of those knuckles. All night we had diverse types of competitions for young and

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Wayne Marshall (centre) with two others at Oktoberfest.

old. I was entered into the best dressed, along with my son and a lovely traditionally dressed woman, and after the usual cheering type of voting, my boy was cut out from the race. That left me to try and rig the voting process but unfortunately the crowd did not fall for it and so I lost. I should have pulled a Trump and declared the vote to be fake news. As we were getting ready to leave late in the evening, I was asked to please come back for the Oktoberfest events today and on October 21, which I had

to decline as I felt the need to attend to the health and wellbeing of my liver as I am no longer a fit and heathy heavy drinker like I was. So many events like this happen all year long around the city and outer suburbs, and for many of these clubs it may be the only chance to put some money in their coffers. So, find what clubs interest you and yours and join in with them and, who knows, you may have a bloody wonderful time. Smiling is living, Wayne.

Wallaby gig site secured l ROSSVILLE ORGANISERS and supporters of the Wallaby Creek Festival 2023 have ensured the future of the event after raising money to buy the site where it is hosted. Festival director Jen Midgely said buying the block at Shipton’s Flat, Rossville, would ensure the festival’s continuation for years to come, “further solidifying its place as a beloved institution in Cape York”. “One of the festival’s crowning achievements was its fundraising efforts which saw more than $20,000 raised towards purchasing the festival site,” she said. “The generosity of our attendees and supporters has been astounding. All fundraising contributions go towards helping us guarantee that Wallaby Creek Festival will remain a vital part of our community for generations.” She said the festival was “an overwhelming success, marking its 21st anniversary in grand style … a phenomenal celebration of music, art, and community”. “It’s truly heartwarming to witness the incredible support from our festival-goers, volunteers and artists alike,” Ms Midgely said. “Attracting music and arts

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enthusiasts from all corners of Australia, Wallaby Creek Festival 2023 was a testament to the enduring appeal of this iconic event”. The festival showcased a diverse lineup of talent, with standout performances from fan-favourite acts such as Tijuana Cartel, Hussy Hicks, Nathan Cavaleri, Zennith, and Julian Belbachir. “These artists delivered unforgettable moments that resonated with the crowd, leaving everyone in awe of their musical prowess and stage presence,”

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Ms Midgely said. She said over its 21-year history, the festival had evolved into one of Cape York’s favourite family-friendly events. “Its inclusive atmosphere, diverse entertainment options, and commitment to fostering a sense of community have made it a must-visit experience for families from all over the region and beyond,” she said. “The festival’s reputation for providing a safe and enjoyable environment for all ages continues to grow year after year.” Next year’s dates are September 20 to 22.

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Time Out

Annual Mareeba music festival had the crowds pumping, singing and dancing

Thousands pack Savannah l MAREEBA | Ellie Fink RECORD-breaking crowds of up to 15,000 people flooded through the gates of Mareeba’s rodeo grounds last weekend for the third annual Savannah in the Round music festival. Kicking off last Friday, patrons from across the country made their way to Mareeba to watch some of the biggest names in Australian music, including headliner Jimmy Barnes. Friday saw a more “countrystyle” lineup, with thousands of people squeezing into the mosh pit to see their favourite artists. The crowd was blown away by the talents of Kasey Chambers, who covered Eminem’s Lose Yourself on the banjo, and Casey Barnes and his crew, who broke out into rap at the end of the set. International artist Alexandra Kay travelled all the way from her small town in the United States to join the line-up and said she was impressed with the calibre of Australian artists on stage. “It has been absolutely incredible, and I was so excited to listen to all the Australian artists,” she said. “I wasn’t very familiar with Australian country music because it is very different from the states.” Coming from a small town similar in size to Mareeba, Ms Kay believes festivals like these keep a community thriving. James Johnston had the crowd going wild, being his third time on the Savannah stage, this time as a Billboard number 1 artist.

Kasey Chambers wowed the crowd on Friday night. Pictures: Ellie Fink

“The crowd is just on fire, and it is just great to get out there,” he said.“Savannah was my first festival, and I think I played at 2pm and now I’m up later, and it’s just amazing to see.” Despite a drizzle of rain, Saturday night saw thousands of people crowding in the Mareeba Rodeo arena to watch the Black Sorrows, Daryl Braithwaite and Jimmy Barnes. As it showered, The Horses by Daryl Braithwaite sang out, ending his set before Jimmy Barnes came on and rocked the night away. Festival creator and organiser James Dein said ticket sales were up by at least 20 per cent, being one of the best Savannah festivals yet. “We had about two and a half thousand people here on Thursday night, four thousand last night (Friday night) and I reckon we have about seven thousand here tonight (Saturday night),” he said. “It’s been fantastic.” Planning has already started for the 2024 festival.

Local superstar Jeremy Fletcher delighted the audience.

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Jimmy Barnes was at his screaming best at Savannah in the Round last weekend.

Kate Ceberano at the big top music hall.

International artist Alexandra Kay from the USA.

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Time Out

Luck of the Irish

Best beer fest at brewery l CAIRNS CBD | Isabella Guzman Gonzalez

A Taste of Ireland is at the Cairns Performing Arts Centre on Saturday, October 29. Picture: Supplied

l CAIRNS CBD | Nick Dalton AUSTRALIAN Irish dancing duo Ceili Moore and Brent Pace have made a name for themselves on the world stage of Irish dancing over the last few decades, winning world championships and dancing alongside the likes of greats such as Michael Flatley, Riverdance and Gaelforce.

With both of them coming from known Irish dancing families in Australia, their union has seen the creation of live entertainment company Pace Live Entertainment Group, a uniquely Australian-Irish dance touring company which brings the magic and celebration of Irish dance and culture all over the country and the world. Director Brent Pace said their latest tour A Taste Of Ireland featured a cast of talented

musicians and tap dancers who would bring their live tap show to the Cairns Performing Arts Centre on Saturday, October 29 as the final stop on their 2023 Australian tour. “Featuring acclaimed Irish dancers, dazzling folk musicians and contemporary vocalists, audiences will be transported to Celtic motherland as they experience all the Irish tunes they know and love, jaw-dropping live acapella tap battles,

world-class dancing, melodic folk music mashups and craic galore,” he said. “In a thrill for Cairns audiences, these shows will feature an incredible calibre of talent, including two-times world champion Sean Michael McHugh cast as the lead male. “Sean has spent the last 13 years touring with the hugely successful Lord of the Dance. “Joining him will be the newly crowned champion Ciara

Loughran, who has just reached the pinnacle of her career after becoming the senior ladies world champion in Irish dance in 2022. “A Taste of Ireland – The Irish Music and Dance Sensation will make you laugh, cry and jig into the night with a show that has entertained thousands.” A Taste of Ireland is at CPAC on Saturday, October 29. Tickets at https://www.ticketlink.com.au

WITH refreshing and frothy lagers in hand, hundreds of Cairns residents took to Hemingway’s Brewery last Saturday to celebrate Bavarian culture at the brewery’s annual Oktoberfest event. On Saturday, October 7, festivalgoers got delighted with an all-Bavarian menu and a selection of refreshing German-style beers crafter especially for the festival by local breweries Macallister, Maggie Island, Copperlode, Billycart and home brewer, Hemingway’s. Hemingway’s Brewery head of hospitality Roman Haslinger said this Oktoberfest had been the most successful in recent years. “This is the best Oktoberfest we’ve held,” Mr Haslinger said. “We had approximately 800 to 1000 visitors over the course of the day, which is a great turnout, one of the best we’ve had, both in atmosphere and outcome-wise it was the best. “The most popular brewery on the day was Macallister, they had six especially crafted beers, although I can’t say which one was the crowd’s favourite, I really enjoyed the grapefruit Radler.”

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GIG Guide

*Please check with the Venues regarding any cancellations or entry requirements due to COVID-19

Friday 13 October – Cairns Pride Art Exhibition Opening @ Tanks Arts Centre Saturday 14 October – Pride & Able RSVP essential @ 290 Draper Street, Parramatta Park Sunday 15 October – Cairns Pride Evening of Light and Entertainment @ Fogarty Park For more info go to: www.cairnspridefestival.com.au

The Torimba Festival has an exciting array of community events and everyone is invited. There’s something for everyone including the acclaimed Festival of the Forest wandering minstrels, Hoedown with Bar, Torimba quiz night. Onsite Camping available.

Thank you for supporting Graham Academy of Dance’s 2023 Spring production, ‘Before Now After,’ which to date is the biggest GAD has ever staged. The show is performed in 2 halves, is a two-and-ahalf-hour show, featuring over 150 dancers ranging in age from 3 to 18. Contact Organisers via trybooking.com for any enquiries.

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NOA – Christina Ukulele, 3:30pm Cairns Cruising Yacht Squadron – Barbary Coasters, 4:00pm Dunwoody’s Hotel – Axon Bower & Phoebe Over, 4:00pm Lunico Restaurant – Sax Man, 4:30pm The Benson Hotel – Carruthers and Others Jazz, 5:00pm O’Donnell’s Irish Bar and Grill – Whiskey Boat, 6:00pm The Mountainview Hotel – Mississippi Shakedown, 6:00pm Ellis Beach Bar & Grill – Papa’s Gun, 6:00pm Cazaly’s Cairns – Hot Ice, 6:30pm Atherton International Club – Infinity Duo, 6:30pm Tanks Arts Centre – Short Stack, 7:30pm Anthill Hotel – Janna Mercedes, 8:00pm Bar36 Reef Hotel Casino – Big Noise, 9:00pm

Ellis Beach Bar & Grill – Stuie Harcourt, 2:00pm Presbyterian Church, Sheridan St – Sounds of Praise Concert, 2:00pm German Club Cairns – Oompah Oktoberfest, 3:00pm Ten 06 – Wind and Wood, 5:30pm Copperlode Brewing Co – Dr Elephant, 6:00pm Cazaly’s Cairns – Carrizma, 6:15pm Pirate Den Bar & Grill Mission Beach – Denim Blues, 6:30pm Bosca’s Mareeba – Infinity Duo, 7:00pm Elixir Music Bar – Ben Jansz, 7:00pm CPAC Theatre – Cairns Choral Society, 7:30pm Tanks Arts Centre – Boy & Bear, 7:45pm Red Beret Hotel – Tropic Thunder, 8:00pm Bar36 Reef Hotel Casino – Tony George, 9:00pm The Edge Bar and Grill – Dj Noiz, 9:00pm

Dundees at the Aquarium – DjGlennW, 11:30am Barron Falls Hotel – Blue Reed, 1:00pm Boardwalk Social by Crystalbrook – Vivien Aisi, 2:00pm Dunwoodys Hotel – Josh Kenwright, 2:00pm Ellis Beach Bar & Grill – Andy Brassett, 2:00pm O’Donnells Palm Cove – Two Dogs Music, 6:00pm Bar36 Reef Hotel Casino – Kaweyova, 7:30pm Tanks Arts Centre – Boy & Bear, 7:45pm

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Health and Wellbeing

New electronic monitoring aid

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l CAIRNS CBD A NEW electronic device which shows initial results of sleep and other disorders is now available in Cairns. Somfit is a wearable device for collecting patients’ physiological data, primarily for use in assisting medical professionals to diagnose sleep disorders. It’s been developed by Compumedics, based in Victoria. The Somfit design prioritised ease of use, being light and comfortable for the patient while enabling collection of high-quality signals to provide medicalgrade data to aid the clinician’s diagnostic activity. Cpapshop manager Samantha Zimmermann said her business was now a one-stop shop and could

perform sleep studies with no doctor’s referral needed. “The new Somfit sleep testing device is a simple sensor placed on the forehead with no wires or cannulas and can be done in the comfort of your own home,” she said. “Once the results are back Karyn Burrell or I will contact the patient to discuss the options. “It may be starting on a trial machine, buying, or being referred to a specialist for more severe cases.” Ms Zimmermann said the consequences of poor sleep included memory lapses, risk of heart disease, high blood pressure, decreased reaction times and focus, weakened immunity, risk of obesity, low sex drive and/or poor balance. “If any of these apply

you may have sleep apnea,” she said. “Cpapshop is a locally owned and operated business in Cairns. It has been helping people get a better night sleep for over 20 years. “Cpapshop is conveniently located in Upward St in Flecker House. “Karyn and I are fully qualified and have been working in the Cpapshop for over 15 years. “We have a reputation as being the experts in helping people with their sleep apnea equipment.” Ms Zimmerman said the Cpap machines were very quiet, the masks were small and comfortable and travel machines were available that can be used with batteries and 12 volts systems. A sleep study can be booked at www.cpapshop.com.au

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Sport good for health system Physical activity saves country’s economy hundreds of millions of dollars l CAIRNS REGION

Sport, such as AFL in Cairns, reduces costs on the nation’s health system despite the number of injuries.

AUSTRALIANS saved the health system more than $320 million in a single year by participating in sport and other forms of physical activity, according to a report released by the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW). The report, ‘Economics of sport and physical activity participation and injury’, shows that while there are costs to the health system from treating sport and other exercise-related injuries, this is outweighed by savings from benefits such as lower blood pressure, stronger bones and improved mental health. The report is part of a broader project funded by the Australian Sports Commission to progressively develop and test new methodology for gathering evidence about the costs of sports injuries and potential benefits to Australians from increased physical activity and improved injury pre-

vention and management. “Physical activity has physical and psychological benefits for individuals which can in turn benefit the health system by reducing the need for people to receive treatment for illness and injuries,” said AIHW spokeswoman Dr Heather Swanston. “We estimate that physical inactivity accounted for around $2.4 billion in health spending in 2018-19,” she said. “The cost to the health system would have been $1.7bn higher without the health benefits from current levels of physical activity, including sport, undertaken in Australia. “Around $1.2bn was spent on injuries incurred while undertaking physical activity and $149m was spent on osteoarthritis due to previous injury from physical activity. “Overall, sport and physical activity provided a net saving of $321m to the Australian health system.”

More spending could have been avoided through improved injury prevention and management in sport and other forms of physicial activity. Of the $1.7bn in health spending prevented by physical activity during 2018-19, the benefit was similar for males ($820 m) and females ($832m). Around $190m in benefit was due to reduced blood pressure and associated cardiovascular diseases, while $108m was due to improved bone mineral density and reduced fracture costs. From directly associated conditions, physical activity prevented the most spending on falls ($488m), depression ($392m) and anxiety ($173m). Through reductions in blood pressure, savings were highest for coronary heart disease ($82m), atrial fibrillation and flutter ($34m) and stroke ($21m). Through improvements in fasting plasma glucose, savings were highest for coronary heart disease ($7m).

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Motoring A Mitsubishi Evo takes part in the challenging time trials.

Iconic Holden versus Ford battle looms at auto show A special Holden Monaro which pays tribute to a RAAF fighter plane was driven from Taree for the Cairns Auto Spectacular. Pictures: Facebook

l CAR SHOW | Nick Dalton A CLASSIC Holden versus Ford competition is expected to draw big crowds at this weekend’s Cairns Auto Spectacular at the Cairns Showground. Show association manager Ian Moller-Nielsen said the popular event was a must for motoring enthusiasts and the iconic battle between the red and blue camps would draw lines. “It’s not just about choosing sides, though,” he said.

“We’re all about celebrating the love for all things automotive. Whether you’re into vintage, muscle cars, JDM imports, 4x4 beasts, cruisers, or sport bikes, you’re welcome here.” For Holden fans, a sample of cars to drool over include a 1972 Holden HQ ute, 1974 Holden Torana sedan and 1977 Holden SL/R Torana. For Ford enthusiasts, there are some slick rides too, such as a 1977 Ford Cortina TE, 1973 Ford Falcon XA and 1982 Ford Falcon. Mr Moller-Nielsen said Peter Sharp of Taree was driving up

his SHQRP wide-body custom Holden Monaro which was a tribute to the Australian-built air force fighter, the CA-15 ‘Kangaroo’. “So, grab your friends, family, and fellow rev heads, and join us at the auto spec for two days of fun, nostalgia, and a whole lot of horsepower,” he said. Mr Moller-Nielsen said the association was grateful for the FNQ Motorsports Club for bringing back the adrenalinepumping motorkhana/time trials at the auto spectacular. “If you’ve got a need for

speed and a love for precision driving, this event is a must,” he said. “Motorkhana is about pushing your car handling skills to the limit as you navigate through challenging courses, vying for the fastest time, one car at a time. “FNQ Motorsport Club has been the driving force behind thrilling motorsport action in Far North Queensland since the late 1980s. “So, rev up your engines, get your helmets on, and get ready for a day of heart-pounding action at the auto spec.” Events include show ‘n’

This stunning Ford Falcon was popular at last year’s event.

shine, go to whoa, the dyno challenge and the motorkhana/ time trials.” Mr Moller-Nielsen said there were more than 50 categories in the show and shine section, including grand champion, top judged car of show and the people’s choice award. He said the judge this year was Owen Webb. “Owen is the undisputed ‘godfather’ of Australian car culture, a true icon in the automotive world. With an illustrious career spanning over 60 years, his influence on the industry is immeasurable,” Mr Moller-Nielsen said.

“His passion for cars has taken him far and wide, allowing him to judge and present awards at countless car shows across Australia. “From the Hot Wheels stunt team and their incredible trucks and toys, to the free slippery slide and merry-go-round, the auto spec is a weekend packed with family fun.” Tickets are adult $15, concession/pension $10, child (5-14) $8, child under-5 free, family (two adults, two children $40. Tomorrow the show will run from 9.30am-5pm and on Sunday 9.30am- 4.30pm.

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Supercar driver revs it up Autobarn’s renovation celebrations

Supercar driver James Courtney is at Autobarn Cairns (inset) tomorrow to celebrate the store’s upgrade and 30th birthday.

l BUILDING UPGRADE FRESH from Bathurst 1000, Supercar driver James Courtney is in Cairns tomorrow to mark Autobarn Cairns 30th birthday grand re-opening. The well-regarded driver finished sixth in the famous race and is visiting Cairns to help management and staff launch the new McCoombe St store. He will be available from 12pm-2pm to chat to enthusiasts and signed autographs. Autobarn Cairns director Shane Moes said his team was “pumped with adrenalin and thrilled the monumental overhaul of their store is finally over” and were eager to serve customers during their 25 per cent off ‘sale’abrations’. “Not adverse to a challenge, the store continued to trade seven days a week throughout the six-month refurbishment that has seen a complete transformation both inside and out, including relocating our workshop and trade department as well as adding a mezzanine level to house our management and administration team,” he said. “The end result of this huge

renovation is a much bigger, brighter store with the capacity to showcase a larger range of products, including more 4WD and touring accessories, as well housing more displays for our growing range of audio and tech. “Celebrations for the grand

re-opening include a massive 25 per cent off storewide at the Cairns and Smithfield stores today and tomorrow.” Radio personalities Tammy and JB from Triple M will broadcast live between 9am and 12pm. Top of the State hot rods will

be on display out the front too. “Customers who get in early on Saturday can grab a free cupcake, a sausage or bacon and egg burger and complimentary water,” Mr Moes said. “Autobarn Cairns opened on the corner of McCoombe and McCormack streets 30 years

ago as Bumpa T Bumpa before rebranding to Autobarn in 1996,” he said. “The locally owned and operated business has undergone minor renovations over the years to accommodate growth and operational changes. “This is the most significant

renovation the building has had since being relocated from Brisbane where it was a pavilion at Expo 88.” Both Cairns and Smithfield stores are locally owned and operated by Jenkin Bradley Pty Ltd which also owns Clark Rubber Cairns.

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