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MIN:20 MAX:28 CAIRNS TIDE TIMES LOW: 1.15 LOW: 1.39 HIGH: 7.35 HIGH: 20.01

MONDAY

MIN:20 MAX:27 CAIRNS TIDE TIMES LOW: 1.47 LOW: 14.04 HIGH: 7.59 HIGH: 20.30

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MIN:22 MAX:26 CAIRNS TIDE TIMES LOW: 2.18 LOW: 14.28 HIGH: 8.166 HIGH: 20.55

MIN:22 MAX:26 CAIRNS TIDE TIMES LOW: 2.46 LOW: 14.49 HIGH: 8.31 HIGH: 21.20

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MIN:21 MAX:26 CAIRNS TIDE TIMES LOW: 3.14 LOW: 15.09 HIGH: 8.45 HIGH: 21.45

MIN:21 MAX:26 CAIRNS TIDE TIMES LOW: 3.42 LOW: 15.31 HIGH: 9.04 HIGH: 22.14

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MIN:21 MAX:25 CAIRNS TIDE TIMES LOW: 4.14 LOW: 15.58 HIGH: 9.26 HIGH: 22.47

INNISFAIL 7 DAY WEATHER FORECAST AND TIDE TIMES MIN:18 MAX:27 INNISFAIL TIDE TIMES LOW: 2.09 LOW: 14.37 HIGH: 7.48 HIGH: 20.17

MIN:19 MAX:25 INNISFAIL TIDE TIMES LOW: 2.40 LOW: 14.58 HIGH: 8.11 HIGH: 20.46

MIN:21 MAX:24 INNISFAIL TIDE TIMES LOW: 3.10 LOW: 15.17 HIGH: 8.32 HIGH: 21.13

MIN:21 MAX:24 INNISFAIL TIDE TIMES LOW: 3.38 LOW: 15.34 HIGH: 8.51 HIGH: 21.40

MIN:21 MAX:25 INNISFAIL TIDE TIMES LOW: 4.06 LOW: 15.49 HIGH: 9.08 HIGH: 22.06

MIN:20 MAX:24 INNISFAIL TIDE TIMES LOW: 4.35 LOW: 16.07 HIGH: 69.24 HIGH: 22.35

MIN:20 MAX:24 INNISFAIL TIDE TIMES LOW: 5.10 LOW: 16.29 HIGH: 9.40 HIGH: 23.10

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Yellow Crazy Ant Blitz A TASKFORCE combining state and local governments, Traditional Custodians, non-government organisations and members of the community will conduct targeted searches for yellow crazy ants in sugar cane areas south of Cairns to detect any unknown areas of infestation. The Wet Tropics Management Authority, in partnership with the Far North Queensland Regional Organisation of Councils (FNQROC) Natural Assets Management Advisory Committee, will be holding its annual yellow crazy ant taskforce over the week of 17 to 21 May 2021. Executive Director of the Authority Scott Buchanan said: “This year’s event will be our biggest one to date with more than 90 people surveying targeted sugarcane headlands on farms between East Trinity and Behana Creek.” “These invasive ants can have a devastating impact on both the Wet Tropics World Heritage Area and the productivity of cane farming.” “This annual survey is also an ongoing initiative to create awareness amongst residents, locals and visitors to the region. Nontoxic lures, consisting of a mixture of cat food and jam, are used in the surveys which are placed at five-meter intervals and identified by pink flags which are removed after each survey. The lures pose no threat to livestock and pets. This annual taskforce event not only provides a valuable workforce, but also serves an educa-

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Australian’s still passionate about press THE future of local newspapers will be a key issue for regional, rural and suburban voters at the next federal election, a newly released national study has found. The biggest national survey of local news audiences in Australia, conducted as part of the Media Innovation and Civic Future of Australia’s Country Press project, reveals the passion people have for their local newspaper and has found they want a much bigger say about its future. The Australian Research Council-funded project involves researchers from Deakin and RMIT universities with support from Country Press Australia, the peak media body for independent news organisations. The survey findings come as country newspapers have struggled to survive during the pandemic. The survey asked almost 4200 Australian Country Press newspaper readers in rural, regional and outer suburban areas about the role of local newspapers within their communities and their ideas for innovation within the sector. Key findings include: ● There is continued strong demand (and passion) for the printed product in rural and regional Australia. In fact, the majority of audiences prefer a printed newspaper, with younger generations also part of this trend. Country Press readers over-

all are 2.6 times as likely to read their local paper in print than in digital format. ● Audiences overwhelmingly view a printed copy of their newspaper as an essential service for their community. This accords with our previous research that has advocated for recognition at the policy level of the vital importance of the printed paper. ● 94% of respondents say they should be invited to have a say about government policies and decisions affecting the future of local newspapers. ● 61% of respondents say policies that affect the future of local newspapers would influence the way they vote at the next federal election. Other findings include: ● Audiences indicate they are five times as likely to go directly to a local news website for their local news than Google or Facebook, and almost 10 times as likely to go to the local newspaper website over a local council website for their local news and information. Surprisingly, just 5% of younger audiences say they mostly use social media to find out about local news. ● Audiences believe local newspapers should be collaboratively funded by a range of relevant stakeholders, including media companies, advertisers, subscribers, government and philanthropy to ensure their future.

● While some media lobbyists and academics in Australia and internationally have called for newspaper subscriptions to be made tax deductible, 71% of respondents are not in favour of such initiatives. ● Audiences overwhelmingly indicate any additional funding for local news should be directed to employing more local journalists to report news (71%), over increasing digital connectivity (13%) and digital innovation products (17%). Project leader Associate Professor Kristy Hess, from Deakin’s School of Communication, said the voices and perspectives of everyday audiences were often missing in policy discussion about the future of local media and people had offered innovative ideas to support their future. “It’s clear that the local newspaper really matters to Australian audiences; personally, I don’t think that was ever in doubt. “But we can see from this survey just how passionate readers are about the sustainability of news that provides good quality local content and keeps them informed about people and happenings in their community,” Associate Professor Hess said. Doc Elliott, Office Manager at University of the 3rd Age (U3A) understands the importance of the local paper. “We grew up in an era of newspaper, when the local

paper was the course of local information. “Our local newspaper keeps us in touch with the local community, it’s important to our community,” he said. “Our members rely upon our local community paper to keep us informed.” Cairns Local News Editor, Peter McCullagh was not surprised by the result. “Regional media has suffered in the past 10 years with less local content, and a greater emphasis upon networked or syndicated content,” he said. “The focus has been more on state-wide or in some cases nationwide content, resulting in a loss of local voice and identity.” HOLLOWAYS BEACH “People still want to be connected. Connectivity happens with a local hardcopy HOLLOWAYS Beach Coastnewspaper. “Newspaper will build the care are inviting all to join connectivity in our communities. them for a Thomatis Creek We want to know what’s hap- Tree Planting on Saturday, pening and we also want to see May 29, cammencing at 3pm. People wishing to join in local stories about local people. The survey is part of a three- should contact Holloways year project that aims to devel- Beach Coastcare in advance op and road-test a new map to as access to the site is only by support local news media in the 4WD and there’s limited parking available. Participants will digital era. Almost 30 per cent of Aus- be shuttled onto the site. The site will be prepped tralia’s population, close to 8 million people, live outside ma- and holes dug already, so jor cities in rural and regional volunteers will simply be areas, and are less well ser- required to plant saplings viced by the media than their and the event will finish with free beer. urban counterparts.

tional purpose in training workers throughout Far North Queensland in the identification of yellow crazy ants and extends awareness to the community as a whole. “To reduce the risk of accidental movement of yellow crazy ants, the Authority has worked closely with farmers and contractors,” Mr Buchanan said. “Over the last seven years we have concentrated our efforts on delimitation and treatment of known infestations in Sawmill Pocket and Mount Peter, south of Cairns.” “Most of these areas have now transitioned to spot treatment and long-term monitoring phases.” “Now it’s time to ensure we have identified every last infestation in the district and the ongoing support from the community, farmers and the sugar industry has been crucial in achieving our current level of success.” For more information on this event, or if you suspect you may have yellow crazy ants in or around your property please contact the Wet Tropics Management Authority at yca@wtma. qld.gov.au or call 4241 0525 with any enquiries.

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Tech Savvy Seniors The Cassowary Coast has resumed a free initiative that provides digital literacy education to seniors, helping them to get connected and participate in the online world. After being on hold due to COVID-19, the Tech Savvy Sessions have resumed in Cardwell, Innisfail, Tully and Mission Beach Libraries with topics based around basic computer skills, smartphones and tablets, introduction to the internet, emails, social media and staying safe online. Session dates and times vary between branches, with each subject having a standalone session, giving customers the flexibility to attend topics that are of interest to them. Cassowary Coast Regional Council Mayor Mark Nolan said as our everyday lives become reliant on technology, it is important that as a community we assist and educate our seniors so they feel capable when using technology. “Providing a supportive space for seniors to learn these skills can reduce the stress and encourage seniors to feel confident when they are using technology. “It also has a huge focus on increasing digital inclusion, teaching seniors how to socialise and connect through online platforms, helping to

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Rachel, who won the group’s Rescuer of the Year Award last year, has done more than 100 rescues. She said anyone who has a passion for animals would make a good rescuer with the ability to specialise in different rescue types. “Different rescuers play different roles,” Rachel said. “Anyone who has a passion for helping wildlife or anyone that is frustrated and wants to be the change, would definitely have the qualities of being a rescuer.” The Agile Project is currently in the process of undertaking the nation’s largest ever wallaby relocation after an ongoing battle to protect the creatures. Rachel said the group couldn’t do their work without the support of the Cairns Northern Beaches Community. “It’s a community effort, that’s the amazing thing,” she said. “I’m the one running around doing it but there’s people that are ringing in to get us there then there’s other people that pass the joeys onto us after they’ve rescued them.” The course is being held on Saturday 22 May with each course attendee also receiving their own rescuer car kit. For more information or to register for the course visit: www.theagileproject.com.au/courseregistration

NICOLE GIBSON THE Agile Project is on the hunt for a fresh batch of rescue recruits for their upcoming Macropod Rescuer Training session this month. A big heart and $20 is all it takes to become a wildlife rescuer with the group encouraging locals from the Cairns Northern Beaches to get involved. Local real estate agent Rachel Block started rescuing with the group two years ago and said saving a life is one of the role’s greatest rewards. “The most memorable rescues are when you are able to save a life,” Rachel said. “So, whether it’s removing a live joey from a deceased Mum or whether it’s actually being able to rehabilitate an injured wallaby any call out that ends in saving a life are definitely the ones you remember.” Most people would think that a busy work schedule would make it hard to commit to a role as a rescuer but that hasn’t stopped Rachel. “Rescues can happen very early in the morning or very late at night because of the road traffic and because I am a real estate agent I’m constantly driving to different locations so I actually have the ability, when I’m not in an appointment to attend call outs,” she said.

reduce the feeling of isolation and connect them with friends and family now due to COVID might not be as easily possible,” Mayor Nolan said. To extend this program further, where permitted, Library staff will look to visit retirement homes to teach residents how to use smartphones and tablets for socialising and accessing eLibrary resources. The Tech Savvy Seniors Queensland Program is an ongoing partnership between the Queensland Government (led by State Library of Queensland) and Telstra. In line with QLD Health recommendations, COVID-19 rules and regulations will be taken to ensure the health and safety of all participants. For more information on the sessions available and how to become involved call 1300 366 616 or visit a Library branch today. Bookings are essential.

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Super Suburb Sale MACHANS Beach is a very close-knit community in Cairns consisting of about 400 homes. Within this community there is an enormous number of residents who work tirelessly to keep their community connected and provide a consolidated voice for community projects. Coming up on Sunday, May 16 from 8.00am is the return of the ever-popular annual SUPER SUBURB SALE which is open to all residents in Machans Beach. In years past, over 40 homes opened their doors at one time to join the town in the festival atmosphere the event always creates. As if the garage sales at the SUPER SUBURB SALE weren’t enough, this year they have included a car boot sale, attracting more vendors and more bargains for the hundreds of eager visitors.

This year also sees the return of the trash and treasure sale, amazing raffles, coffee cart brought to you by Inka Coffee plus home baked sweet treats available for purchase in the Machans Beach Community Hall in Tucker Street. Come out and spend the morning, shop till you drop, then sit relax and listen to the entertainment brought to you by the ever popular and talented Mehjaya Milne. The sale is always a huge hit attracting visitors from all over Cairns in search of a bargain and a fun day out. Simply turn up, grab a map, search out the many bargains to be had and have a fabulous day out. For more information contact the organisers on info@ machansbeach.net or phone 0418 144 289.

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FR0M PAGE 1 PETER MCCULLAGH FUNDING has been allocated toward the construction of a renewable energy microgrid in the Daintree community to shore up the supply of reliable and affordable electricity for locals and visitors. The Federal Government announced in this week’s budget they will allocate up to $19.3 million to build a microgrid to help keep the lights on for less in the remote Daintree community, north of the Daintree River. Currently grid supply terminates at the Daintree River, requiring residents of north of the river to use a combination of solar, battery or the ecologically damaging diesel generators. Diesel supply to businesses and households powered by generators is via a bulk road tanker crossing the Daintree River using the ferry before entering the world heritage area to resupply users. The solar powered hydrogen microgrid will replace high-cost diesel generation the community currently relies on. Douglas Shire Mayor Michael

Kerr has been campaigning for many years to bring sustainable and affordable electricity to the Daintree. “I absolutely welcome the Federal Government’s $19.3 commitment to build a microgrid in the Daintree Rainforest. “The proposed microgrid will be positive for our environment as energy users move away from older polluting technologies. We will see a cutting-edge system that eliminates our community’s reliance on diesel generators and genuinely boosts our environmental credentials in the heart of our World Heritage-listed area,” he said. The Daintree represents a delicate balance between natural beauty and economic development. This proposal will further establish the credentials of the region as a leader in sustainable and ecological development. “Businesses will become more competitive through the access to reliable energy at an affordable price, while residents will enjoy the benefits of a reliable energy source. “Douglas Shire Council supports the Federal Government’s project and our staff worked closely with key

project stakeholders through the feasibility study phase. “Our draft Economic Development Strategy lists exploring clean energy markets and technologies, such as the hydrogen energy market, as a key part to innovating our region to become a stronger economy, Kerr stated. Federal Leichhardt MP Warren Entsch said this is an incredibly positive announcement towards delivering more affordable and reliable power for the Daintree community. “This project is the first of its kind, not only in Australia, but in the world – a fully renewable baseload-power microgrid. “It will remove the need to burn diesel in the Daintree, allowing residents to have access to a cleaner, more affordable, more reliable source of energy. “This project is a game-changer for the Daintree community and delivers on my firm commitment to residents to deliver a solution to their power needs.” The project will demonstrate innovative microgrid technologies, including hydrogen, helping to accelerate the uptake of microgrids in

other regional and remote areas. The Federal Government’s support for the Daintree microgrid builds on the successful $50.4 million Regional and Remote Communities Reliability Fund. The Douglas Shire Sustainability Group (DSSG) were approached regarding their views on this announcement. DSSG supports the provision of reliable environmentally and economically appropriate power on the Daintree coast. We do not support the installation of a single, one size fits all power supply. One line in a pre-election Federal Budget is not a commitment to reliable, environmentally and economically appropriate power. “We do not have any details on the technology to be employed or the timeframe or the total funding commitment” said Didge McDonald, President of DSSG. “We don’t know if this is a fossil fuelled system, we don’t know how it will be distributed, we don’t know who will own the system, or pay for the power generated - will it connect to the national grid?” The 2019 Daintree Electricity

Supply Study by the Queensland Government examined 6 options for power on the Daintree Coast and concluded that the ‘one big micro grid’ proposal would be more expensive for households, have greater environmental impact and would take at least 6 years to build. “The Daintree Rainforest is part of the Wet Tropics of Queensland World Heritage Area” said Mr McDonald “It is the world’s second-most irreplaceable natural world heritage area - these ancient rainforests are globally significant as they represent the largest remaining area of lowland rainforest in Australia’s Wet Tropics why does the Federal Government want to promote its demise?” This looks like a typical big splash headline to help sure up a candidate in the upcoming Federal election. The DSSG were asked if they supported the replacement of fossil-fuel powered electricity sources with renewable energy sources, they declined to comment, instead referring Cairns Local News to their website, however a search for fossil fuel or diesel failed to produce any documents.

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THE much-awaited 2021 French Film Festival will celebrate its tenth year with a selection of mouth-watering films. This popular event, organised by the Alliance Française de Cairns (French Alliance of Cairns) will screen for three days at the Event Cinemas Cairns from May 21-23. Alliance vice president Anais Aligand said the festival would provide a rare opportunity to enjoy a taste of French movies not being released for general viewing in the region. “After a year off due to the pandemic, the festival is coming back strong with an extraordinary programme, rich and ambitious, which will transport you across the world despite the obstacles, and make you laugh, fall in love, feel and taste the flavours of France – like an ideal journey on the roads of France,” she said. With more than 1400 attendees in 2019, the festival is even more awaited this year. Since 2003, the French Film Festival has been a huge success in Australia: collectively it is now the largest French Film Festival outside of France and organised by the Alliance Française in each capital city, as well as

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many regional centres, such as Cairns. The movies selected are all crowd pleasing, accessible films that will appeal to all tastes. All movies have English sub-titles. The festival delivers on two fronts: stars and a vibrant array of big screen stories. Come along and soak up the French atmosphere whilst enjoying a pre-screening glass of sparkling wine on the opening night (Friday May 21 at 8pm) with Night Shift, or choose any other movies. Tickets are available from www.eventcinemas.com. au/Cinema/Cairns-Central under the ‘Events & Festivals’ section.

George Gordon Baulch celebrated his 100th birthday with a morning tea recently. Around 40 family and friends travelled from as far away as Mackay and the Northern Territory to mark the occasion. Mr Baulch was born in Mackay on May 4, 1921. He and his wife Callie (96) have been married for 76 years and both reside in Pyramid Residential Care Centre at Gordonvale. They Have three daughters, Caryl Lavell, Clair O’Brien and Grace Moore, as well as eight grandchildren and 20 great grandchildren. Most of Mr Baulch’s working days were on cane farms, and then on Golf Courses in retirement. Mr Baulch has always been active in community activities and enjoyed seeing lots of Australia on family holidays. Mr Baulch’s daughter Grace Moore said Mr Baulch was a Jack of all trades. “He could tinker with any machinery. He also built the house that we lived in in Aloomba,” she said.

“He helped assemble the world’s first mechanical cane harvester on the Rossi Family farm in 1958.” Ms Moore said her father was still a sharp wit. “At his birthday party, someone asked him ‘How did you sleep last night George?’ and he said ‘On my back!’” Ms Moore said her parents had never had a serious argument during their 76 year marriage, and one of her father’s catch phrases was “Happy wife, happy life!”

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Doomadgee locals Shyeisha Lorraine, Leeara Chong and Tennisha Waldon. Photo by Yolonde Entsch

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CAIRNS-based group Empowering Women Empowering Communities (EWEC) is calling on locals to help the Doomadgee community’s first ever gala ball be remembered for generations. EWEC is asking locals to dig out unwanted ball gowns, men’s suits, shoes and accessories and donate them to the community ahead of their inaugural NAIDOC Week Ball in July. EWEC Founder Yolonde Entsch said the items would help the community look and feel amazing at the ball which is expected to attract up to 600 guests. “We are definitely still looking for dresses but also for men’s suits and formal wear because we really want to make sure that the men feel and look their best and feel proud to stand beside the lady that they’re taking to the ball,” Ms Entsch said. “Then just general accessories… the clutch bag, you know, whether that’s sort of something pretty in the hair, makeup or anything that any one of us would need to kit ourselves out for night of glamour. “I’m wanting to create an experience that they will never forget.

“You know that look that people get when they see something that they just almost can’t believe.” News of the ball first broke last week when Ms Entsch’s Facebook call out for dress donations went viral amassing more than two million views. Offers of support came from as far away as the USA, not just for dress donations but for services as well, with celebrity stylist Dale McKie putting his hand up to help. “Dale dresses Guy Sebastian and his wife and other celebrities,” Ms Entsch said. “It’s incredible, he just contacted us, he saw the post and he said I would love to be a part of this if you think the community would have me.” Ms Enstch said they have even had a Sydney photographer who is holidaying in Mount Isa at the time of the ball offer to drive up and capture the event. The ball was the brainchild of local Councilor Elijah Douglas who said it was something he had always wanted to happen for the community. “This is our first ever NAIDOC Ball, we’ve never had an event like this before and it would mean a lot to myself and my community if we get a lot of support and make it a night to remember,” Cr Douglas said.

“A lot of people don’t really have many dresses to wear or only wear them every once in a while, so it’d be good to see everyone all dressed up and coming along and having a good time.” A GoFundMe page has also been set up to help with the cost of things like transporting equipment and staging to the very remote community for the ball. “I want to create an experience like what we would expect here in Cairns, but I want to create that experience in Doomadgee because so many of these people have never even travelled much further,” Ms Entsch said. “You need to ship practically everything into a very remote community which I would say is at times an isolated community, just to get a stage there is $12,000, to get a dance floor there would be similar,” Ms Entsch said. Clothing donations can be left at the Women’s Yarning Place in Manoora or posted to Yolonde Entsch at P.O. Box 14, Bungalow Q 4870. Monetary donations can be made at: w w w. g o f u n d m e . c o m / f / Doomadgee-NAIDOC-BallUnder-the-Stars.

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Tattoos do not define the person G’DAY Tropicairnsians, I have been totally amazed by the number of females in today’s society that have skin art, or as more commonly referred to, tattoos. About 200 years ago, give or take a few years due to poor memory, I got inked. A black panther’s head on my left shoulder. Now with age it looks like incredibly angry seal. Women with tatts used to be commonly referred to as bikers, but now everywhere you look there are females of all ages, races and society classes with these sometimes-beautiful works of skin art. I say sometimes because I

have seen some really ugly skin art as well, which can clearly identified as home jobs, prison jobs or very bad backyard, unskilled cheap work. This form of artistry has become a very widely accepted personal expression of individuality, so loved by some that they will even travel overseas to get work done by a highly skilled artist. I recently watched a video of a girl in New Zealand getting a tattoo using old form of Te Uhi a Toroa (albatross bone chisel of Toroa) dipped into tree pigment. This chisel is tapped with a small mallet or fern stalk into the skin, a very long, slow and most times painful process. Not only are these women getting tattoos but also many are getting heaps of body piercings. One wonderfully cheerful female team member at the big green box called Raitch has some 15 tattoos all in black

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ink and the first one was done in Switzerland at fifteen years old while on holidays with mum (and inked with mums blessing). She also has 25 body piercing, with all the work costing many thousands of dollars. When I asked why she ventured in to this form of body transfor-

mation, she says these all make her happy. There is all sorts of stories relating to why these women get tattoos, some to remember loved ones that have passed on, others to celebrate children, others to celebrate separation from ex partners or even start-

ing new relationships. So next time you see some interesting skin art, strike up a conversation with them about their body work and more often than not, you may walk away smiling like I did with these lovely ladies. Wayne

This year’s Great Barrier Reef Masters Games are shaping to be the biggest on record with more than 2300 competitors registered, an increase of about 20% on 2019 participation. This year’s competition is being staged from 20 to 23 May and includes the Games Gallop (fun run), four days of sporting competition, three social nights, a free race day and a Sportsperson’s Dinner with five-time Olympian and beach volleyball gold medallist Natalie Cook OAM OLY. The Games will result in over $130,000 in sporting fees distributed to local sporting clubs.

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DIVERSITY OF VOICE

SOMEDAYS YOU ARE THE STATUE It’s too easy to blame someone else. Millennials are upset they cannot afford houses so they blame Boomers. Gen Z facing a climate crisis because of Boomers. Lack of funding for aged care because Boomers are getting old and living too long. The enlightened ‘woke’ generation dubbed COVID as the ‘Boomer-Remover’. That failed because obviously COVID did not kill out enough Boomers. Stop blaming Boomers for your problems. Accept that some days you are the statue and other days you are the pigeon. And perhaps you cannot always be the pigeon. R W, Cairns

This week the Federal government allocated further funds to AAP (Australian Associated Press). The national newswire is now running as a “not for profit” after being cut loose by previous owners NINE Network and News Corp. However, the actual ownership is unclear since the terms of the sale have not been released. This additional $15 million in funding is on top of the $5 million received in September 2020. Will the funding of AAP create diversity of voice in regional areas? Will the funding increase reporting of regional issues and give Australian’s living in regional centres a local news provider? Short answer is NO! AAP can write as many articles as they like about regional centres and issues, but if we do not have regional

Want to be heard? Send a text to the Editor 0438 195 408 AGED CARE 40,000 additional home care packages in this budget. Not enough, we need triple that to ensure we have the support and care we need. Who’s paying for it I hear you ask? We already have. Paid my taxes for 50 years and now I need help. UNDER PRESSURE, Mt Sheridan

Audience Survey. The results were not surprising.

GREAT BUDGET Well done, Warren. Extra funds for roads here in Cairns, Daintree power as well as cutting the insurance costs in the north. So glad you stayed on. We need you here.

Audiences want a printed copy of a local newspaper.

PETE, Bungalow

Audiences are 5 times more likely to visit a local news website

UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL Where’s all the funds for the University Hospital in this budget? Big spending, big infrastructure budget. The University Hospital project would be the best and biggest infrastructure item for the North. M J, Cairns

media outlets, those words are wasted, and very expensive. Last week the results were released for the Local Newspaper

for their local news rather than Facebook and Google. Audiences are 10 times more likely to visit a local news website over a local council website for their local news and information. If the government feels they need to add diversity to voice in media by supporting AAP wire service, they would be better served allocating those funds to locally owner media, allowing them to employ additional journalists, creating quality content and local content. Diversity of voice comes from many independent voices, not a collective of voices. North of Ingham there’s four independent newspapers. All creating content and servicing local readers. Funds should be allocated to allow additional journalist to be employed, so a community’s voice can be heard. I applaud the government for their initiatives to create additional news opportunities throughout Australia. However funding for AAP will not allow diversity of voice to occur if you do not have sufficient independent platforms to print or broadcast the voice. Local newspapers serve an important role in our communities. Should any reader wish to receive a full copy of the Local News Audience Survey report, contact us here at Cairns Local News and we will forward a copy through. Peter McCullagh Editor

COUNCIL CORRUPTION? The CCC investigating Council for corruption. Is this a backdoor way for the Save Paradise Palms group to stop the development… worth thinking about. MILLIE, Northern Beaches BRONCOS FAITHFUL I refuse to lose faith in the Broncos. Great game last Saturday night. Come on Kevvie, get the boys going. We fans need a win. NOBBY, North Cairns

Letters

COVID AND CHINA In reply to R W Cairns, COVID AND CHINA, we live in a democracy which widely allows freedom of expression. If R W, as a Chinese citizen living in China, questioned one official view that covid originated in New Zealand and travelled to Wuhan on cardboard packaging from frozen seafood, he would risk removal of his reproductive organs and ‘re-education’ in a Chinese ‘holiday camp’. The facts speak for themselves; no further ‘proof’ is required. D L, Cairns CROSSWORDS Hello and good afternoon. What went wrong with the crossword??? N CAIN, Innisfail I congratulate you on establishing a Cairns Local News paper and I make sure of picking one up when I’m at DFO. However, your easy crossword, isn’t. Not only that, but the recent 034 is a mess, just all over the shop. I don’t know where you find your crosswords but please provide this addict with something a little more straightforward. N R, Cairns EDITOR: We had a slight issue with last week’s Crossword. Unfortunately we published the wrong grid. To the readers who phoned, texted and email we’re sorry. This week’s Crossword has been double checked.

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WATER CONSERVATION

I totally agree that with your editorial in Cairns Local News 30/4/2021 that we all need to step up our water conservation efforts. I attended the Cairns Regional Council (CRC) meeting when the vote for the spending of $215 million on additional water infrastructure was passed. On Thursday April 29th at an informal meeting with Cr Coghlan I asked if CRC had considered making it mandatory (as has been the case in NSW & VIC for many years) for all new dwellings to install water tanks. Also existing house holders should be encouraged to install tanks. She replied that this was not so in the time (1 year) that she had been in Council, but if I wrote to her with the question she would find out. Has CRC applied to the Queensland Minister of Housing and Public Works to opt in to the Queensland Development Code for rainwater tanks and making this mandatory? If not, does CRC believe there would be no net benefit to the community or environment by requiring rainwater tank installation with new houses and/or buildings? Has CRC even considered this option in its Planning and Environment Department?

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FANTASTIC CAIRNS What is all the fuss about Palm Cove & Port Douglas? Just spent 6 days at the lovely town of Cairns. Great Hilton hotel, great restaurants, good shopping and a great manmade beach. What else could you ask for? G T, Melbourne

If not, why not? The savings of water usage and infrastructure costs from this measure in other states with booming populations has been considerable. Many houses in Cairns have swimming pools and gardens which require regular top ups plus tank rain water is suitable for toilet and cold water laundry uses. The spending of $215 million on river water infrastructure without even considering the above would seem to be very inefficient and ludicrous. Just saying we have better water efficiency than Townsville does not cut it. We should be looking, and aiming at becoming the most water efficient Regional city in the country! We have to look after the country’s scarce water resources much more carefully if we are to continue to grow and survive. Future generations will be the judges. B RANKIN, Holloways Beach

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IF YOUR New Year’s resolution was to become a leaner and meaner athlete, or maybe just a bit fitter and the nearest you’ve got since, is running a bath, well, all is not lost, as there are still a couple of months to go of the Douglas Shire Council’s Active8 Free Fitness Program. Let’s face it, if you don’t enjoy certain exercises, you won’t keep it up. Have you ever joined a gym, turned up enthusiastically for a month and then simply drifted away? Maybe you’ve passionately purchased some sophisticated exercise equipment, as seen on some TV Shopping Channel. These often end up either as a convenient clothes horse or rusty item at the local dump recycling shop. Well, the Active8 Programs are different, as they’re fun, group activities. These free entry level fitness programs encompass a wide range of work out options, for adults and kids, with accredited instructors. No equipment is necessary, just take a water bottle and a towel. First up is the Tai Chi For Health Program held on Tuesdays from 9am, at beautiful Rex Smeal Park, Port Douglas. This is great to improve balance, strength and coordination. Sounds like what I need on a Friday night! This is also available in Diwan, at Alexander Bay

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Sports Club, on Thursdays at 10.00am, overlooking the beautiful rainforest with Master Instructor Yoshi. Then there’s Zumba In The Park on Wednesdays at 5.15pm. Trust me, it’s a lot of fun but will certainly get your heart rate up. Active8 Zumba incorporates routines and step aerobics with Latin dance rhythms. The class is held in Dixie Park, next to the Sugar Wharf. Back at Rex Smeal Park and there’s JUST START FITNESS on Thursdays at 9am. Simply just good fun and motivating, with social workouts. Now to Mossman and one for the Golden Oldies with SENIORS MOVEMENT & PARKOUR at Mossman Gymnastics Club, Fridays at 10:30am. This challenges balance and fitness in a safer environment but

again, it’s all about fun. If you like swimming then try LOW INTENSITY AQUAFIT at Mossman Pool, Wednesdays 10-11am run by the fun-loving instructor Helen. Dance, move and socialise in some H2O. Do check the Douglas Shire Council’s website for details on these programs as some require registration and may be subject to change. Until next week though, it’s Gazza signing out!! Send your stories to; gazza@cairnslocalnews. com.auYou can catch up with Gazza each weekday afternoon between 4-7 pm on 90.9 FAB FM in Port Douglas.

DOUGLAS Shire Council and Port Douglas Vets are offering discounted microchipping for all Douglas Shire residents. Conducted in Port Douglas and Mossman in the coming weeks. You can have your pet Microchipped for just $20. Microchipping your pet is not just a legal requirement, but it is the best way to ensure your lost pet returns home safely. Port Douglas Saturday May 22, 9AM – 12PM Paws and Claws Dogs Day Out Jalunbu Park Cnr of Mowbray & Garrick St Mossman Saturday June 19, 8AM – 11AM George Davis Park Foxton Ave New pet registrations on the day we will receive free microchipping. Call 4099 9444 to book a time, or feel free to turn up with your pet. People are reminded to keep their pets harnessed at all times.

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Choosing the right kindy is important

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AS a parent, you play a vital role in your child’s education. There are many things you can do to support a great start to school for your child. Approved kindergarten programs can support your child’s learning before school in a play-based environment. Kindergarten programs are planned to develop a child’s skills, knowledge and understandings which support their continued learning. Your child can be enrolled in a kindergarten program in the year before they start Prep. When choosing a Kindergarten, be sure to find one that strives towards providing children, families and the community with an atmosphere that is warm, welcoming, nurturing and fun. While also creating a safe and supportive environment, for children to be themselves, to develop to their full potential and a culture of lifelong learning. Teachers and educators play a vital role in each child’s education. It is so important for parents to make sure the Kindergarten has bachelor’s degree qualified Kindergarten teachers running and implementing the program. The Queensland Kindergarten Guidelines places emphasis on the development of children in five learning areas.

AFL Cape York House for Girls has been recognised as the top organisation in Australia for Indigenous boarding students’ health and wellbeing at the 2021 National Indigenous Boarding Awards on May 5. The Girls’ House was awarded Excellence in the Provision of Indigenous Student Health and Wellbeing in a very special live video presentation. The award recognised an organisation or individual who provides health and wellbeing services and programs that support participation in education and allow their students to thrive as individuals. Girls’ House Boarding Manager Sean Hunter said the award was the result of a full team effort. He said the award’s recognition of commitment to students’ wellbeing made the achievement even more rewarding for the House. “Our young girls are our biggest priority within AFL Cape York House for Girls, so this recognition by our peers that we are doing an exceptional job really just validates how much passion our staff have and how much care they put towards our young people. “It’s exciting that we’re only new and we’ve achieved quite a successful transition into this space. “It gives us confidence to

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Childs World students Lucas Dau and Zarleah-Rose Marshall Identity, wellbeing, connectedness, active learning and communicating. Look for a Kindergarten program that is all about getting children ready for school, so that by the time they hit PREP they are confident and ready to take on the school and education system. Alison McCallum, Director of Admissions with Childs World Early Learning Centres believes children respond better when they are challenged though a structured play-like environment. “It’s amazing how much

faster a child will learn when they are challenged through an activity they enjoy. “If they are enjoying the activity, and challenged in performing the task, a child will not realise they are learning and eventually see learning as fun, enjoyable and challenging,” she said. “We are devoted to providing the foundation knowledge, skills and behaviours that will allow a child to fully participate and succeed in school – we set the stage for future learning.” Preparing a child to suc-

ceed at school does not rest solely with a Kindergarten program. Parents need to be involved and informed and encouraged to spend quality time with their children, building and reinforcing many of the concepts and activities covered during their day. “We communicate daily with the parents about what steps we need to take to ensure that their child’s transition into school is a comfortable, enjoyable experience and with that parents feel confident about sending their child out into the world.”

move forward in the years to come and to continue doing what we’re doing and trying new things to help our young people.” The Awards presentations have previously been held at the National Indigenous Education and Boarding Symposium, but were instead announced over a special live Facebook video as a result of COVID impacts. AFL Cape York House for Girls was one of seven winners for the evening. The House was established in 2019 with the aim to provide educational, employment and training opportunities and to ensure a culturally appropriate, safe and secure residential environment for Indigenous girls from Far North Queensland’s most remote communities.

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In the FNQ Doghouse MISSION Arts is “going to the dogs” with DogHouse FNQ, an exhilarating solo exhibition by Mark Cochrane featuring the iconic homes and dogs of Far North Queensland. Cairns-based artist Mark Cochrane’s DogHouse FNQ exhibition celebrates the individuality and personality of homes and dogs in Far North Queensland. Mark’s unique hyper-realistic masterpieces combine many of the elements that we find distinctly Australian with a good mix of humour, sarcasm and irony. DogHouse FNQ couples our love affair with dogs of all shapes and sizes with the eclectic array of home styles that often go unnoticed throughout the region. These iconic homes are representative of the different periods, conditions, building styles and materials of FNQ while the character-filled dogs showcase the quirky characteristics and hidden talents of our furry friends. Mark is a photographer, artist, painter, filmmaker. His works have been displayed at various venues and galleries around Cairns, including most recently at the Tanks Arts Centre where he won the High Scan Award for Best Computer Manipulated Generated/Digital Artwork at the

Cairns Art Society’s 73rd Annual Exhibition. The Doghouse FNQ exhibition will also include works from his previous two series, ‘Robots’ and ‘Nan and Pop’, the latter which was made using vintage Barbie Dolls and retro toys and showcases ‘Nan and Pop’ and their retro caravan traveling around FNQ. Mark and his beloved Rosie (a gorgeous King Charles Cavalier) will open the Doghouse FNQ Exhibition at Mission Arts on Friday, May 14. Gallery entry is free of charge, but gold coin donations are gratefully accepted. All proceeds will further the ongoing exhibitions, events and programming at Mission Arts. DogHouse FNQ will be on display daily (10am-2pm) from 14 May - 1 June. Mission Arts, MARCS Park, Mission Beach.

Friday May 14, 2021 NEWS Endoscopy: the inside story on Tablelands’ health

THE Mareeba Hospital endoscopy service turned one year old this week and 389 Mareeba residents have already used the service. Mareeba Director of Nursing and Midwifery and Facility Manager, Ross Clarksmith, said that in the past year, the Mareeba service has detected five colorectal cancers and four upper gastrointestinal cancers. “We are certainly seeing a good use of the service here in Mareeba,” he said. “Due to the National Bowel Cancer Screening expansion, demand for endoscopy services is growing across the State.” The Mareeba endoscopy service links in with referrals from the National Bowel Screening Program and referrals from GPs. Nurse Unit Manager Robyn George said that Mareeba residents had embraced the service. “Our patients have been very well prepared. Over 98% of them have followed the bowel preparation instructions, which exceeds the State target of 95%,” said Ms George. “The clinical team is led by Nurse Practitioner Debra Whittaker who is one of the first nurse practitioner endoscopists in Australia.” “We also engage with Indigenous Liaison Officers (ILOs) from Mareeba Community Health as well as the private Mulungu health service to improve the experience of patients identifying as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander.” “Patients who could benefit from assistance with communica-

tion or transport are identified and referred to the ILOs who provide valuable partnership in improving health equity for endoscopy.” An endoscopy/colonoscopy allows endoscopists to see the lining of a patient’s oesophagus, stomach, or colon. “The service helps to screen and diagnose gastrointestinal tract diseases such as cancers and abnormalities of the digestive tract and get on top of them quickly,” said Mr Clarksmith. “If abnormal areas are seen, biopsies (tissue samples) can be taken for testing,” Mr Clarksmith explained. “Regular screening tests, such as colonoscopy, can help

early detection and intervention before abnormal cells can develop into cancer.” “This service means we can provide safe and sustainable care closer to home for Mareeba residents.” The endoscopy service opened the same time as the upgraded operating theatre which provides general surgery, dental surgery, and birthing services. The endoscopy service has also been enhanced with the expanded Medical Imaging Department at the Mareeba Hospital in September 2020 which has new state-of-the-art CT scanner. “For our endoscopy patients, it means they get their scans local-

ly and it helps clinicians diagnose illnesses more quickly and conveniently for the patient,” said Mr Clarksmith. “The enhanced services at Mareeba Hospital align with the Health Service strategy to increase the self-sufficiency of major rural sites.” Residents are encouraged to take part in the National Bowel Cancer Screening Program or see their GP for advice. Eligible Australians from 50 to 74 years of age are sent a free, simple test that is done at home. Find out how the program works and how to do the test here: www.health.gov.au/initiatives-and-programs/national-bowel-cancer-screening-program.

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NEWS More Than Just A Word – Reconciliation Takes Action

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LOCAL FIRST Nations community and local dignitaries will come together for an official breakfast when the most significant National Reconciliation Week (NRW) program in Douglas Shire’s history gets underway later this month. Douglas Shire Council has worked with the Douglas Indigenous Events Committee, Jabalbina Yalanji Aboriginal Organisation, Bamanga Bubu Ngadimunku Aboriginal Corporation and Mossman Gorge Centre to deliver a full and engaging program starting from Thursday 27 May 2021. Pullman Port Douglas Sea Temple Resort & Spa will host the inaugural NRW Breakfast as part of a 7-day program which features community-wide events and activities. NRW is a time for all Australians to learn about our shared histories, cultures, and achievements and to explore how each of us contribute to achieving reconciliation in Australia. The 2021 NRW theme is “More Than Just A Word – Reconciliation Takes Action”. Douglas Shire Mayor Michael Kerr said the program would help celebrate the significance of reconciliation. “The Indigenous Events Committee have done a wonderful job creating such a special program of community-wide events to celebrate National Reconciliation Week in our Shire, and we thank all the local businesses who have helped sponsor and support the week,” said Mayor Kerr.

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Indigenous Events Committee members Margaret Ross-Kelly, Saisha BurchillSchonenberger, Kirsty Burchill, and Allira Alveon. “Reconciliation is about moving forward with meaningful attitudes and actions. It’s about developing an enduring and deep respect between wider Australians and our First Nations people.” “Let’s come out in force and unite for this fun, special, inclusive and very important week.” Key events include the official flag-raising ceremony in Mossman, a community colour fun-run on the waterfront in Port Douglas, colourful sea of hands art installations in Mossman and Port Douglas, children’s playtimes, and a netball fast fives competition at the Port Douglas Sports Complex.

National Reconciliation Week takes place between May 27 and June 2 each year. These dates commemorate two significant milestones in the reconciliation journey— the successful 1967 referendum, and the High Court Mabo decision respectively. Jabalbina Aboriginal Corporation CEO, Kupa Teao said the week represents a significant opportunity for our Indigenous and non Indigenous community to come together. “The week of events for National Reconciliation Week creates a wonderful opportunity to showcase our unique First Nations cultures and promote unity

and community partnerships,” he said. “National Reconciliation Week gives us an opportunity to truly embrace our First Nations people and the history that makes up the large part of this country, and it’s very important for our Indigenous and non-Indigenous communities understand this history.” “It is a time to celebrate the importance of culture for both Indigenous and non-Indigenous people, and move forward by sharing and reconciling our past – living for our present and working towards our future - together,” she said.

AUSTRALIA author and respected beekeeper, Julia Toft is returning to Douglas Libraries this month to host her celebrated Beekeeping workshops. The free workshops are for anyone considering keeping a hive and will cover such topic as what sort of hive to source, where to get bees, how to check a colony, and how to spin honey, amongst others. The workshops will take place at Port Douglas Library on Monday May 10 at 1pm, and Mossman Library on Tuesday May 18 at 10:30am. Places are limited and bookings are essential. Call 07 4099 9496 to book. Julia, also the founder of Healthy Hives – a local business which aims to help people start up and manage their own backyard hives – is looking forward to sharing her experience and insights with new-bees to beekeeping. “The workshop will focus on the most commonly asked questions, followed by an open Q&A session to give participants a really good insight and understanding about what is involved.” “Anyone can start beekeeping but I have found that not everyone will continue for many reasons, and it’s better to discuss these reasons before you start,” says Julia. As for the benefits of bee keeping, “where do I start?” “As for honey, of course this

is a great benefit knowing it is a pure and raw product – I have used honey for making mead and other fermented drinks, and recently started using wax for natural skin care products, candles and other balms. However, if honey is the only reason for getting a hive, it does not make economic sense.” The key piece of advice Julia has for budding beekeepers is to join the local bee club. “There is so much to learn, so many lovely people and so many ways to do beekeeping. Try not to learn beekeeping from the internet – there is a lot of misinformation and things which are not relevant to Australia.” Julia came to the Douglas Shire in 1993 and taught science at Mossman High School. She now lives in Julatten where she runs Healthy Hives and keeps very busy.

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PHOTO: Tanya Murphy TANYA MURPHY FAST-PACED infectious music, lively dance moves which don’t require a partner, and gorgeous, glamorous costumes – what isn’t there to love about samba dancing, the Afro-Brazilian dance craze taking off in Cairns? Since dance teacher Meg Takegami opened her samba school ‘Passaros do Paraiso,’ which means ‘Birds of Paradise,’ in August 2018, its popularity has skyrocketed. The classes are open to all adult women and currently include more than 50 regular students of all ages from 18 to 60. Team member Elaine Crowther said she had never danced

before but became instantly hooked when she tried samba three years ago. “It’s a great workout, and it’s good way to develop coordination and get fit in a fun environment with a group of girls who are really supportive and fun to be around,” she said. “All levels from complete beginner are welcome, and the commitment level is up to you, whether you just want to come to a few classes, or if you’re interested in training for public performances.” Dance school director Meg Takegami was born in Japan, but chose to live with a homestay family in Melbourne from age 13 to complete her high school studies in English. She moved to Cairns in 2005 where she took up Latin dancing

lessons with Sabor Dance Company while studying hospitality management at James Cook University. Eventually, her passion for samba developed to the point where she began travelling regularly to dance competitively across Australia, and to train at the birthplace of samba, Rio de Janeiro. For a taste of all the glitz and glamour of samba dancing, don’t miss the Passaros do Paraiso next Friday evening, May 21 at the Port Douglas Carnivale Tropic and Exotic Parade. The parade kicks off a ten-day celebration of tropical life. For a full program of all the events, go to www.carnivale.com. au.

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Pioneer Weekend

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The Herberton Historic Village provides a rare glimpse spanning two centuries into Australia’s pioneering past and cultural history. Exhibits range from dwellings, antiques, and vehicles through to Aboriginal artifacts and World War II memorabilia. It is a living museum experience, with demonstrations of vintage machinery and trades, including blacksmithing and printing. The Village occupies 16 acres at Herberton and has been laid out to resemble a tin mining town with a garage, newspaper office, butcher’s shop, chemist, grocery store, frock salon, toy shop, coach house, John Deere tractor shed, radio store, sewing machine

The Wooden Boat Association of Cairns is proud to present the 18th Tinaroo Raid. If you love Wooden Boats of all Kinds - Canoes, Rowboats, Steamboats, Putt Putt Inboard, Sailing Dinghies and Trailer Sailors

WHERE: Tinaroo Sailing Club, Black Gully Road WHEN: Friday 16th July through to Sunday 18th July. THEME: Christmas in July COME AND ENJOY THE FUN. • Camping is available: Fees will be collected on the day. • Sailing Club rules apply (N.B, No Dogs). • Numbers may be limited by COVID restrictions so booking is essential. • Racing Rules are available upon request from the WBAC. • New members are warmly welcomed

PROGRAMME FRIDAY AFTERNOON: Afternoon Pleasure cruise across the Lake. SATURDAY MORNING: Peculiar Propulsion Race Paddling / Rowing Race Cairns Motor Boat Club Seagull Outboard Motor Race

SATURDAY AFTERNOON: Concourse D’Elegance SATURDAY EVENING: Yuletide Campfire Conviviality SUNDAY MORNING: Informal Enjoyment of Natural Surroundings prior to Regretful Return to Reality.

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shop, tool shed and much more. Each are stocked with period wares and items. Elderslie House, built for John Newell, ‘the father of Herberton’, sits grandly among more than 60 restored buildings. These include the Herberton State School, circa 1883, and his ‘haunted’ Bakerville Tearooms, where food is served daily. Allow a full day for your visit. The Village is open seven days and dogs on leads are welcome. The drive from Cairns can either be via Kuranda or the Gillies, and at this time of the year, the weather is cooler and very appealing on the Tablelands. Cadaghi Pottery

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ARTS AND ENTERTAINMENT

Friday May 14, 2021

Song of the year FRIDAY Tanya Murphy – Cairns Cruising Yacht Squadron, 3:30-6:30pm Eddie Skiba – Salt House, 6pm Waking Ugly – Chill Portofino Palm Cove, 6pm Kim Settle and John Comrie – Atherton International Club, 6:30pm That Rockabilly Guy – Brother’s Leagues Club Innisfail, 7pm Kaweyova Band – Cairns Conventino Centre, 7pm Popcorn Underground – Wonderland Spiegeltent Port Douglas, 7:30pm Matt Gerdes - Kewarra Beach Shack, 5:30pm Area13 – Bar 36, 9pm Silver Fox Jazz Band – Elixir Music Bar, 6pm Talitha Jae Single Launch – Elixir Music Bar, 8:30pm Fraser Yuill Scott - Trinity Beach Sports Club, 7-10pm Janna Mercedes – O’Donnell’s Irish Bar Palm Cove, 6-9pm 4 in a Groove – Cazalys, 6:15pm

SATURDAY Cairns Children’s Festival (Various Events) – CPAC Theatre Hot Ice – Yorkey’s Knob Boat Club, 3-6pm Nikki Doll – Stratford Deli, 4:30pm Tex Perkins and Matt Walker – Wonderland Spiegeltent Port Douglas, 5pm Popcorn Underground Wonderland Spiegeltent Port Douglas, 5pm Kaweyova Duo – Boardwalk Social, 6pm Waking Ugly, Chill Portofino Palm Cove, 6pm 4 in a Groove – Yorkey’s Knob Boat Club, 7pm David Flower – Tablelands Music Lovers, 7:30pm Justin Wellington – Central Hotel Port Douglas, 7:30pm Stan Stone – Cotton Club, 5:308:30pm Funhouse – Bar 36, 9pm-12 Rendezvous Duo – Cazalys 6:15pm

SUNDAY Tanya Murphy – O’Donnell’s Irish Bar Palm Cove, 4-7pm Regurgitator’s Pogogo Show & Various Other live acts – Cairns Children’s Festival, Tanks Arts Centre, 10am-4pm Peter Grayson – Yorkey’s Knob Boat Club, 3-6pm Kaweyova Band – Pier Bar, 7pm Popcorn Underground Wonderland Spiegeltent Port Douglas, 5pm Mattyboi – Courthouse Hotel, 6-9pm Miss Tee – Boardwalk Social, 3-6pm Katie Richards – Ellis Beach Bar & Grill, 1-4pm Justin Wellington – The Jack, Stan Stone Duo – Central Hotel Port Douglas, 7:30-11:30pm Fingerprint – Elixir Music Bar, 7:30pm Fraser Yuill Scott – Kewarra Beach Shack, 5-8pm Jasmine – Café Ten 06 Yorkeys Knob, 3-5pm Dazz & The Boyzz – Jack & Shanan’s Palm Cove, 2-5:30pm Wendy and Al – Palm Cove Surf Club, 1-4pm John Kemp – Garradunga Hotel, 2-5pm

Are you a venue or an artist that wants to be listed in the Gig Guide? Please send your gigs to tanya@cairnslocalnews.com.au by Wednesday each week to be listed in Friday’s paper.

Local 18-year-old singer-songwriter Amber Farnan has the doors of the music industry open to her after her song ‘Over and Out’ won the ‘Schools Song of the Year’ at the Queensland Music Awards. Amber said it was “surreal” and “amazing” to hear her name called from among the finalists at the awards ceremony, a glitzy event attended by 700 of the state’s best musicians, music industry professionals and music lovers at Fortitude Music Hall in Brisbane on Wednesday 5 May. The Redlynch State College graduate wrote the dreamy ballad during lockdown while she was completing year 12 last year. “It’s about the vulnerability felt after breakup, finding ourselves and recognising our strength and liberation during a tough period of time,” she said. “I wanted to write an empowerment song, kind of like an anthem, because there are not many empowerment breakup songs, and I wanted to make it relatable for everyone. The talented teen began teaching herself guitar and singing at the age of just 13, forming her band ‘Legends of Perhaps’ with her sister Holly on Keyboard, brother Jake on keyboard, and friends on bass and cello. She said she grew up listening to her parents’ Crowded House albums and her biggest influence

was Missy Higgins, noticeable in her acoustic songs with flavours of indie, folk and pop. She plans to study a Bachelor of Music at Central Queensland University in Cairns next year, and is currently taking a gap year to focus on gigs, recording, and producing a video clip.

Amber and her band ‘Legends of Perhaps’ will perform at Palm Creek Folk Festival on June 10-13 and at AJ Hackett’s ‘Live and Local’ on July 3. Amber’s song ‘Over and Out’ is available on streaming platforms such as Spotify.

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REALM BREAKER Victoria Aveyard From the bestselling author of Red Queen comes a brand new series. Save the world or end it. A strange darkness is growing in the Ward. Even Corayne an-Amarat can feel it, tucked away in her small town at the edge of the sea. Fate knocks on her door, in the form of a mythical immortal and a lethal assassin, who tell Corayne that she is the last of an ancient lineage - with the power to save the world from destruction. Because a man who would burn kingdoms to the ground is raising an army unlike any seen before, bent on uprooting the foundations of the world. With poison in his heart and a stolen sword in his hand, he’ll break the realm itself to claim it. And only Corayne can stop him. Alongside an unlikely group of reluctant allies: > A squire, forced to choose between home and honor. > An immortal, avenging a broken promise. > An assassin, exiled and bloodthirsty. > An ancient sorceress, whose riddles hide an eerie foresight. > A forger with a secret past. > A bounty hunter with a score to settle. Together they stand against a vicious opponent, invincible and determined to burn all kingdoms to ash, and an army unlike anything the realm has ever witnessed Corayne finds herself on a desperate journey to complete an impossible task, with untold magic singing in her blood and the fate of the world on her shoulders.

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STONE COUNTRY JUSTICE

Dick Eussen Stone Country Justice is a true Australian bush yarn in the tradition of Ion Idriess and Arthur Upfield, and complusive reading for all Australians. The author is well known Top End fishing and bush writer, Dick Eussen. When a troubled young man, Ungara, goes on a killing spree in Arnhem Land, local Elders contract Kangi, a Kurdaitchii man, to hunt the fugitive down. Meanwhile, also on the hunt are Northern Territory police sergeant Ken Wilson and Indigenous policeman Toby Cahill. In the wilderness of the Stone Country they join forces with the Kurdaitchii Man, but Ungara proves to be a hard man to catch. He leads them on a merry chase through crocodile-infested swamps, across ﬁre-blackened plains and through tall monsoon woodlands. Just as the “wet season” arrives, Ungara leads the hunters into the void of the Goyder River swamps, where the chase will reach a terrifying climax.

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8 OUT OF 10 CATS DOES COUNTDOWN SBS Friday 7:35pm 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown is a British panel show on Channel 4. It is a crossover of the comedy show 8 Out of 10 Cats and the game show Countdown. The show follows the game of Countdown, but presented in a comedic panel show format seen on 8 Out of 10 Cats. 8 Out of 10 Cats host Jimmy Carr hosts the series, with Rachel Riley and Susie Dent assuming their Countdown roles, and Sean Lock and Jon Richardson assuming the role of Team Captains. The series commenced in 2013 and now is in its 21st season. Well worth taking the time to watch, the comedy is slick and the foundation upon which the show is built is challenging and of broad appeal.

TRUE EVIL: Making of a Nazi

SBS Saturday 4:30pm This ground-breaking series sets out to answer one of the most important questions in history. How did the Nazis end up doing what they did? How did it happen that educated, civilised people were transformed into twisted monsters capable of unimaginable cruelty. This shocking and revealing series examines six leading Nazis; Goebbels, Speer, Goering, Eichmann, Himmler and Von Braun. Of all the leading Nazis in the series, Von Braun is by far the most fortunate, rewarded with a new life and fame in the United States for one simple reason - he knew how to build rockets. Von Braun’s story is similar to that of passionate young scientists who will do anything to pursue their vision. His ultimate dream is space travel, but to get there he will cooperate fully and enthusiastically with the Nazis, even becoming an SS officer, and working directly to Heinrich Himmler.

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The Vatican City is classified as a sovereign nation, name its capital?

True or False. Belfast is the capital of Ireland?

Name the capital of the Pacific island nation, Vanuatu.

Jamaica’s capital is Kingston, true or false.

This capital city is the home of the Acropolis, name that capital city.

Name the capital of the tiny nation of Luxembourg.

Lima is the capital of which South American country?

Over time, there has been three major capital cities for Japan. Tokyo, Nara and which other city?

The capital city of the United States is a. New York, b. Washington, c. Washington D.C, d. Boston?

Calcutta used to be the capital of India, name the current capital.

Male is the capital of which country located in the Indian Ocean?

Port Moresby is the capital of which island neighbour?

Which Pacific nation has Suva as its capital?

Name the capital of Argentina.

Prince Albert II rules this nation, can you name its capital city.

Beijing is the capital of China, prior to the 1950s what was the original name for Beijing?

True or False. Casablanca is the capital city of Morocco.

Valletta is the capital of which Mediterranean island nation?

Name the capital city of Canada.

Name the capital of Wales.

Name the capital of Norway?

Jakarta is the capital of which Asian nation?

Israel and Palestine share a capital city, name that capital.

Panama in South America is the home of the Panama Canal. Name its capital.

Name the Asian capital located on the banks of the Red River.

Harry Houdini and Zsa Zsa Gabor were both born in this European capital city. Can you name the city and the country?

Auckland is the capital of New Zealand, true of false.

Name the capital of Nepal.

Name the capital of Thailand.

Kampala is the capital of which African nation?

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

BRASSED OFF - Rondo Theatre

Grimley Colliery Brass band is as old as the mine itself, but are they both about to disappear? Perhaps one hundred years of culture and tradition can be saved by bandleader Danny’s sheer passion and determination with the help of a flugelhorn playing female? This production comes to the Rondo Theatre for an extended season 11 productions.

Friday Saturday and Sunday - Last opportunity Rondo Theatre Full details: www.therondo.com.au

CHILDREN’S FESTIVAL - Tanks Arts Centre

The Cairns Children’s Festival is an annual celebration for children aged 12 years and under. The festival aims to put our youngest creatives in the spotlight whilst also creating a safe and fun environment for families to explore, create and imagine. Events and activities are held over 2 days, across multiple locations including Cairns Performing Arts Centre, Tanks Arts Centre, Cairns Botanic Gardens and the newly refurbished The Court House, too! Sunday 9am - 2pm Tanks Arts Centre Full details: www.tanksartscentre.com.au

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CHILDREN’S FESTIVAL - The Court House

The Cairns Children’s Festival is an annual celebration for children aged 12 years and under. The festival aims to put our youngest creatives in the spotlight whilst also creating a safe and fun environment for families to explore, create and imagine. Events and activities are held over 2 days, across multiple locations including Cairns Performing Arts Centre, Tanks Arts Centre, Cairns Botanic Gardens and the newly refurbished The Court House, too! Saturday 10am - 4pm The Court House Full details: www.facebook.com/TheCourtHouseGallery

MACHANS BEACH SUPER SUBURB SALE

Grab a map on your way into Machans to show you where the garage sales are – look for the ‘Maps’ sign. There will be maps in Machans Beach Store and the Community Hall in Tucker St. as well. Browse through the garage sales – keep an eye out for those yellow signs. Hunt through the Trash&Treasure in the Community Hall or just relax with coffee and cake. Get lucky with a Super Suburb Day raffle – great prizes donated by Harvey Norman. Sunday from 8am Machans Beach Full details: www.facebook.com/MBSuperSuburbSale

RITUAL: The past in the present

Ritual: the past in the present is an ambitious project based on many years of research and extensive cross-cultural conversations. It builds on the Gallery’s established reputation for exploring and interpreting the many complex narratives, histories, traditions, beliefs and issues of Australian Indigenous artists and other cultures within the Asia Pacific region and the world’s tropic zone.

Saturday 10am - 5pm Cairns Art Gallery Full details: www.CairnsArtGallery.com.au

FRIDAY 28 MAY 2021 Celebrate the release of Jeff’s first book “Some Memories Never Die” with an evening combining music with an ‘in conversation’ and Q&A session. COST: $35 / $30 (CONC) inc b/fee (PG) DOORS/BAR: 6.30pm SHOW STARTS: 7.30pm VENUE: Tank 5 - allocated seating

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SUNDAY MAY 16 Cairns Night Markets: 54-60 Abbott St, 4:30-11:00 Wondecla: Wondecla Sports Ground, 7:00-12 noon Kuranda Heritage Markets: Rob Vievers Dr, 10:00-3:00 Kuranda Original Rainforest Markets: 7 Therwine St, 9:30-3:00 Mission Beach Markets: Opposite Hideaways, 7:00-12 noon Port Douglas: by St Mary’s Church, 7:302:00 Speewah Country Markets: Speewah Tavern’s Market Square, 7:00-12 noon The Pier: 1 Pierpoint Rd, Cairns, 9:00-2:00 Woree: Cannon Park, 8:00-1:00

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The Manoora Community Advisory Committee annual general meeting will be held this Saturday, 10am, at the Manoora Community Centre on Murray street.

All Manoora residents ARE members, we invite you to come along to share your thoughts and develop ideas for the future of our community, and projects or activities that you would like to see happening in our amazing suburb of Manoora. Bring us your details so we can include you. We look forward to seeing you. Refreshments will be provided. The meeting will include: 1. How to help keep our Community Centre open and operating (it is currently less than part time open) 2. Mabo Day planning and organising for future community events and activities. 3. Presentation of annual reports from the outgoing officers. 4. Election of officers for the coming year.

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THE 19TH HOLE

HALF MOON ATHERTON BAY Golf Golf Wednesday May 5 Men’s Div1: G McEwan 44, C Wilson 40, R Kettle 39. Div2: R Wicks 37, M Tookey 37, M Rashleigh 37. Ladies A Tidswell 37. Friday May 7 Mens #1: G Sunners 17, J Davidson 17, B Campbell 16. Mens #2: J Henderson 17, R Gillen 16, B Mumbray 15. Ladies: R Neal 20, L Zacharevicius 18 Saturday May 8 Men’s Div1: M Betlinski 70, P Frier 70, I Tattum 70. Div2: B Stewart 70, C Thomas 71, N Eden 71. Div3: G Wadley 68, B Peacock 70, M Chapman 72. Ladies J Mather 71, L Power 71, L Duncan 72. Sunday May 9 Men’s Div1: B Tait 36, M Allan 36. Div2: G Fry 38, B Peacock 36. Ladies: C Atkinson 34.

Wed May 5, 18 Hole Stroke sponsored by Carrington Hotel winner Bob Stoward with 68 nett, r/up was Dave Morrison with 69 nett. NTPs Joe Cox and Phil Henricks. Wed Sporters May 5, Stableford winner with a good 28pts was Karl Riber. R/up Paul Posselt 24 pts, 3rd Roger Twine 23 pts on countback from Robbo. NTPs 3 S. Bakss,11 Irish, 18 K. Riber. Least putts P. Doherty 16 putts Thurs Ladies played a flag event, sponsored by Shelley Broadley. Winning with a great 70 nett (following up from her last Thursday’s win) was Debbie Peressini, r/up Shelley Broadley 75 nett and 3rd Gaye Steventon 76 nett. NTPs 3 Patsy McMahon, 9 Gaye Steventon and 18 Michelle Pearsall. Next Thursday - Stroke sponsored by Dawn Faulkner. Friday May 7, Trinity Petroleum 6 Hole Chook run winner with a fine 16 pts Curly Larkin, r/up Jeff Bochow 15 pts, 3rd Ethan Norris 14 pts Sat May 8, Monthly Medal. Medal Winner winning his 1st ever Medal Chris McClarty 68 nett. Best Gross P. Posselt 80 A-grade winner Paul Posselt 72 nett, runner-up Jenko 73 nett B-grade runner-up Steve Bakss 70 nett from Joel Anderson 72 nett C-grade winner Peter Doherty 73 nett, runner-up Robert Close 74 nett NTPs 3 visitor M.Shannon,9 Jenko, 11 Sticky,18 G.Lee Ladies winner Gaye Steventon with 75 nett on a c/back from Sam Duck. NTPs 9 S Duck, 11 H Beaven and 18 A Seawright. Least putts went to R Beck with 30, on a c/back. Next Sat is Turner Shield Stableford.

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JACK HIGH MOSSMAN MEN’S & LADIES BOWLS CLUB

Saturday May 8 Ted Holmes/Dave Egan/Jim Geddes a draw against John Fleming/Daryl Hoskins/Tony Brlyack 21-21; John Cochrane/ Tony Whykes a draw against Mick Frese/Nev Fletcher 2424; George Wilmot/Terry Richards/Gordon Henderson d David White/Peter Gorsuch/Alistair Douglas 19-15; Charlie Toohey/John Arnold d Billy Smith/Col Maxted 31-25; in the Club Championship Pairs, Tony Kessler/Nev Tesch d Bernie Wolland/Dylan Wilde 21-15; and the winners for the day, Eric Smith/Col Widdows/Ted Pitt d Dave Blain/Steve Cue/Joe Girgenti 28-13. In other Club Championship Games, in the Handicap Singles, John Arnold d Charlie Toohey 25-14; and in the A Grade Singles, Dave Blain d Eric Smith 26-13. Club Championship Saturday May 15 In the Pairs, Eric Smith/Nev Fletcher vs Colt Dwyer/Dave Egan; in the Triples, Mick Frese/Chris Pane/Dick Pitt vs Bruce Lester/Billy Smith/Steve Cue; Sunday 16 May, in the B Grade Singles, Bruce Lester vs Steve Cue; and in the Handicap Singles, Dave Blain vs SAS. Friday 21 May, in the Pairs, Tony Kessler/Nev Tesch vs Kiwi/Greg McLean; Saturday 12 June, in the Fours, Bernie Wolland/John Fleming/Terry Richards/George Wilmot vs Peter Busch/Dave Egan/Dick Pitt/Colt Dwyer, and Eric Smith/Nev Tesch/David White/John Arnold vs Charlie Toohey/Steve Cue/SAS/Tony Kessler. For Jackpot Bowls this Saturday, names in by 12 noon, with card call at 12.45pm.

Ladies Results Thursday May 4 Several of our ladies went to Atherton to play in the B Grade Singles. Christy Colley and Pam Widdows went out in the 1st round. Barbara Withers progressed to the 2nd round and Trish Arnold made it into the Semi-finals. Good bowling ladies. May 6th. The winners were Denise Hyland, Margaret Cooper & Gloria Geeves with 2W+17. R.Ups were Anne Geddes & Anita McCoist with 2W+9. The raffle winner was Dot Slater. Any ladies wishing to learn or improve their technique, we have free coaching available. For further enquiries please contact Carole Maxted at: caroles44bb@dodo.com.au or 0400 954 537.

EDGE HILL MEMORIAL BOWLS CLUB

Ladies Social Bowls: Ladies Social and Championship Results. Social Bowls Thursday May 6 winners were Jo Millar, Beth Gray and Jill Alexander-Sachse. 2nd place were Wayne Hunter and David Cairns tied with Mary Santangelo and Elain Whitehead. Social bowls for Thursday 13th May 2021. If you are interested in a game of mixed bowls put your names down by 1:00pm for a 1:30pm start. Men’s Mixed Social Bowls: Tuesday May 4, Social bowls winners were Lou Pomroy and Greg Pembroke and R/U: Yvonne and Barry Bolton. Tuesday Night winners were Jeff and Peter Ryan. R/U: Brownie, Don and Frank. Wednesday Night 5th May 2021 winners were Gov, Greg and Frank. R/U: Jenny and Mal. No social bowls as pennants resumed. Social bowls will continue Tuesday (Day and Night) and Wednesday night triples. 2021 Pennant Season: Saturday May 8, Division One Edge Hill team played Away at Marlin Coast and defeated Marlin Coast 70-48. Division Two Edge Hill played Home against Babinda/Innisfail winning 49-26. Division Three (1) Edge Hill played Home against Stratford and won 59-32. Division Three (2) Edge Hill played Away against Gordonvale/Cairns and won 39-32. All divisions won on all rinks. Well done to all the players. Edge Hill Club Championship Games. A Grade singles had D Curry defeat S Vardy 26-21. Check the notice board for upcoming games scheduled are D. Curry V’s R. Hubbard, D. Spowart V’s H. Mitchell. B Grade Singles Games saw Bruce Moseley defeat Alan Henson 25-21 and Peter Whitehead defeated Chris Henson 26-15. Games scheduled are G Burnett v’s T Bartholomeusz. Club Fours had a win to S Vardy, J Walker, A Hammond and R Hubbard defeat P Whitehead, B Moseley, M Smith and K Mitchell 19-18. Club Pairs game saw F Obah and L Braggins defeat M Smith and K Mitchell 29-17. To play social bowls at Edge Hill this week put your name on the lists available behind the bar for a game. Contact the Club on 4053 1036, Ray Webster 0402 182 230, Gary Victor (GOV) 0407 962 860 for assistance if the club is closed.

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Olympic hopefuls in Port Douglas

A TRANS-Tasman rivalry will be reignited when Olympic Triathlon hopefuls battle it out over two Oceania Championship and Cup events in Port Douglas this June. Australia and New Zealand’s top triathletes will gather in the resort town for two world-class events, which will be the first Trans-Tasman triathlon events on Australian soil since COVID-19 stopped international racing in March 2020. The 2021 Oceania Standard Distance Championship will be held on Saturday 12 June, followed by the 2021 Oceania Sprint Cup on Saturday 26 June. The two races will provide athletes from both sides of the ditch a valuable opportunity to test their skills under hot and humid conditions, mimicking those expected in Tokyo this July. Douglas Shire Mayor Michael Kerr said the events would showcase Port Douglas as a destination for major events and sports tourism. “Tokyo is just around the corner, and the Games will represent a very special opportunity for optimism, hope and solidarity across the globe,” he said.

“Hosting the Australian and New Zealand national triathlon teams is a unique and incredible honour for Douglas Shire.” “Our tropical climate offers a realistic simulation of the conditions for the competition in Tokyo. Add the beauty of Port Douglas, and the wonderful spirit of our community, and we have a very appealing environment for world class athletes to compete.” “We might be in the far north, and it might take you a bit longer to get here, however we hope this event will demonstrate how well positioned we are to host

large scale events in our region. “We have the infrastructure, we have the talent to make it happen on the ground, and we have the location – where the reef meets the rain forest – it’s the most incredible backdrop you could hope for.” The Green & Gold will take on the Kiwis in a 40km and 20km cycle along sections of Port Douglas Road, Davidson Street and Garrick Street. Sections of the roads will be temporarily closed with diversions in place to ensure residents and visitors can travel into and out of town.

PHOTO: Brett Pascoe and Northern Pride THE TEAMS Northern Pride v Tweed Seagullas at Piggabeen Sports Complex, on Saturday from 3.30pm. Northern Pride 1. Jayden Corrigan, 2. Shawn Bowen, 3. Grant Anderson, 4. Evan Child, 5. Bernard Lewis, 6. Tom Steadman, 7. Matthew Egan, 8. Rodney Griffin,

9. Chris Ostwald (c), 10. Nick Lui Toso, 11. Joshua Stuckey, 12. Heilum Luki, 13. Tom McGrath, 14. Ieremia Nanai, 15. Terrence Casey-Douglas, 16. Ewan Moore, 17. Paea Pua, 18. Cephas Chinfat, 19. Brad Lupi, 20. Whyatt Barnes Tweed Seagulls 1. Lindon McGrady, 2. Taylor Walters, 3. Treymain Spry,

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MUDCRABS notch their third straight win of the season with a dominant performance over the Barron Trinity Bulls. On the back of a solid platform laid by the forward pack and a try double to winger Gareth Williams the Mudcrabs poured on 26 points and defended their end on the way to a 26-7 fect performance from the men in orange and blue. Led by

The Mudcrabs Captain Sam Taylor and club veteran Jeremy Scott Name: Sam Taylor

Name: Jeremy Scott

best on ground Sam Taylor, who put in a stalwart defensive Age: 29 Age: 28 performance, the Crabs were patient and took opportunities Nickname/s: Sambo, SammyT, Buckets Nickname/s: Jezza when they were available. Crabs play against Southside this Position/s: Hooker

Friday the 14th of May to try and make it four straight wins. Job/occupation: Electrician Mudcrab’s Women kick-off their season as well against Southside Crusaders at the Crabpot in Yorkey’s Knob. All come on down because it is free entry for Yorkeys Knob locals and Yorkeys Knob Boat Club members.

Hobbies/interests: Rugby, Modeling, getting around the boys Crab you’re most looking forward to playing with this year and why: I am looking forward to playing with all my Crabs boys because they are family.

4. Lee Turner, 5. Ryland Jacobs, 6. Will Brimson, 7. Toby Sexton, 8. Jai Whitbread, 9. Brent Woolf, 11. Lamar Manuel-Liolevave, 12. Joseph Vuna, 13. Braden Robson, 14. Liam Hampson, 15. Darius Farmer, 16. Kirk Murphy, 17. Luke Burton, 18. Brayden McGrady

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Position/s: Wing/Centre/Fullback Job/occupation: Cabinet Maker Hobbies/interests: Rugby, Sleeping Crab you’re most looking forward to playing with this year and why: Fred Innis, because he’s the most experienced back at the club and of his long years of experience.

S A T U R D A Y M A Y 1 5 Bears V Jets. Seagulls V Pride. Capras V Devils.

S U N D A Y M A Y 16 Blackhawks V Cutters. Falcons V WM Seagulls. Tigers V Dolphins. Magpies V Hunters.

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Happy Mother’s Day THE minutes before any big sporting contest can be a nervous time for most athletes. For Northern Prides newest recruit last Saturday was particularly tough. A late inclusion into the team, after finally receiving clearance to change clubs, Paea Pua had a week that would test most. Having played his entire football career in Sydney, surrounded by a supportive family and potentially his number 1 fan, his mother, Pua had a point to prove that night. His football journey had taken him away from Sydney and family for the first time. His mum encouraged him to just ‘do what he does best’. It will be ok. “Score a try for me,”

was her calming advice. Well for a player used to playing in the front row that was not the outcome result from most of his matches. Starting from the bench, Pua came on after 25 minutes, and had a few touches in the first half. Not totally happy with his performance but knowing that football is a game played in two halves, he returned in the second half to make amends. And the rest as they say is history. Paea Pua crashed over to score and give his mum the greatest Mother’s Day gift possible. “When I scored, I thought mum’s gunna be pretty happy with that.” “I told her that was her Mother’s Day present.” Pau is focused now on

dropping a bit of weight, training hard and earning his spot on a weekly basis in the team. “I think I’ve dropped a couple of kilos already in the first week. The humidity and training are tough,” he said. Obviously, his focus is very much on the Pride each week, but he knows if he does all the little things well, he may one day have a shot at an NRL pre-season. But for now, Pua wants to get into work here in Cairns as well as training with the Pride. Pua has been named again in the squad for this Saturday’s game against Tweed Seagulls. Northern Pride Coach Ty Williams was impressed with Pua’s performance. “I thought he was pretty good,” Williams said. “He’s got a lot of improvement in him.”

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