Cairns Local News 15 October 2021

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Recreating a bygone era when service stations did exactly what their name implied. Motorists received full driveway service, petrol, oil, water, and tyre pressure. Stratford Service Station is one of the last full-service petrol stations left in the region, and motorists love it, plus their prices are competitive with the big boys’ selfservice petrol stations.

Read David Gardiner’s full report on how this business is putting service back into servos.

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A NEW partnership will help put an age-old waste management issue to bed.

Douglas Shire Council will hit the hay with Endeavour Foundation to reduce the number of mattresses going to landfill.

The disability service provider and local council are partnering to save space in landfill, while creating jobs for people with an intellectual disability.

The initiative will save more than 693 cubic metres of waste from going of landfill each year, with more than 1000 mattresses dumped each year.

Douglas Shire Mayor Michael Kerr said council was springing to action to make a change.

“Anyone who has ever moved house or replaced their mattress knows they are huge bulky items, but once dismantled, they are easily recyclable and lead to a significant reduction in waste,” he said.

“Once the springs, wood and other recyclable parts are pulled out, 100 mattresses can be reduced from 130m³ of waste to just 1m³ in waste.

“Council is proud to join Endeavour Foundation and contribute to a really fantastic social outcome that also ben-

efits our local environment.”

Mattresses will be stored at the new Killaloe Resource Recovery centre before they are picked up for recycling.

Endeavour Foundation interim CEO David Blower said the mattress recycling initiative was a win for the environment and for employees with disability.

“Local government plays a crucial role in supporting their local community and it’s great to see Douglas Shire Council leading the way on two fronts: reducing waste, and helping us provide meaningful employment opportunities for people with

disability,” said Mr Blower.

“Nearly every part of a mattress including the springs, the wood, and the fabric can be recycled so this new scheme will eliminate a great deal of waste.

“All of our employees are well trained in the use of PPE to ensure they can do this dismantling work safely.

“Having a job provides our supported employees with an income but they also receive the benefits of social connection, increasing confidence and self-esteem, and improving physical and mental health.”

MATTRESS RECYCLING FAST FACTS: ●T he initiative will save more than 693 cubic metres of waste from going of landfill each year ●T hat volume is equivalent to 17 fully-grown African elephants ● 70% of the region’s mattresses will be recycled at Bill Wakeham Park, excluding badly soiled mattresses ●1 040 mattresses went to landfill in the region last year.

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Get Ready - Above average cyclone season tipped PETER MCCULLAGH THE forecast for the coming cyclone and storm season is not good news for residents in the Far North.

The Bureau of Metrology has predicted greater than average cyclone activity, with increased rainfall and the potential for widespread flooding.

Each year, approximately 11 cyclones enter Australian waters with four expected in Queensland and at least one to cross the coast. This year the Bureau has predicted a 65 per cent chance of an above average number of cyclones and lows in Australian waters.

Residents are urged to commence with their cyclone and storm preparation and Get Ready for the coming season.

Get Ready Queensland Week, October 10 – 16 is a time to commence preparing for what Mother Nature will throw our way this year.

Get Ready Queensland Ambassador Johnathan Thurston said Queenslanders can get ready in three simple steps.

“All we need to do is prepare an emergency plan, pack an emergency kit and make sure our insurance is up to date,” Mr Thurston said.

“By taking these simple

steps now we can make sure we protect what’s most important to us.

“If everyone can take some time to be prepared for disaster season, it means that our emergency services can focus on the people who really need help in a disaster.

“The only predictable thing about Queensland’s weather is its unpredictability so let’s not leave anything to chance this summer,” he said.

Across our regions local councils are stepping up their preparation for the coming season. Cassowary Coast residents know only too well the devastating impact of cyclones, having survived the fury of Cyclones Larry and Yasi.

Cassowary Coast Regional Council Mayor, Mark Nolan is urging the community to complete three simple steps to prepare and protect your household:

STEP TWO: Keep a waterproof kit full of emergency supplies you’d need to last at least five days at home if you were isolated due to flooding. Include plenty of non-perishable food and water; a torch; battery powered radio, toiletries including tissues and hand sanitiser; face masks; disinfectant wipes; spare batteries, gas cooker, medication, cash (eftpos may not work in power failures) and board games to help pass the time. For the full list of items to pack in your emergency kit visit www.getready.qld.gov.au/get-prepared/3-steps-get-ready/ step-3-pack-emergency-kit

STEP ONE: The best way to ensure everyone knows what to do and where to go in an emergency is by keeping a Household Emergency Plan. Sit down with your family and make a list of important contacts like family and friends who live out of town, doctors, insurance providers, utility providers, emergency meeting places, and details on where you

STEP THREE: Both renters and homeowners should ensure they have appropriate coverage for disasters and be familiar with their coverage details.

Make sure your home and contents and all other insurance cover (like boat or caravan) is up-to-date and provides adequate cover for your unique needs. Call your insurer if you have any questions about your policy.

would stay if you needed to evacuate quickly. You can build your emergency plan through the Get Ready Queensland website here: www.getready.qld.gov.au/ plan.

All local councils in the north have a Disaster Dashboard online. The Disaster Dashboard draws all the essential web feeds into one site allowing residents to access the very latest information from the Bureau of Metrology, Ergon, Main Roads and essential weather and disaster warning.

You can find your local Disaster Dashboard by Googling your local government area plus Disaster Dashboard.

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PHOTO: Singer-songwriter Merindi Schrieber, mother to Wawumun and grandmother to Aisha-Jade

THIS Saturday, Fogarty Park will be once more host the UMI Arts, Big Talk One Fire festival.

Celebrating its eighth festival, the program will commence at 1pm.

The highlight of Big Talk One Fire is its stage program featuring a high calibre of Indigenous artists including young and rising talent, 11-year-old Wawumun, along with 16-year-old Aisha Jade and the shining stars of Torres Webb, Simone Stacey, Merindi Schrieber, Rochelle Pitt, SeeBreez and Nightshift Cairns, and legendary David Hudson.

A truly cultural immersion with a laid-back family vibe, Big Talk One Fire also features activities for kids, weaving, fashion, tastings, and knowledge sharing of native foods, plants and medicine, crafts, and information stalls.

Big Talk One Fire’s event organiser Liz Cavanagh said Big Talk is a free, fun, and family-oriented event and one of UMI Arts’s signature ways of helping community stay connected while supporting the creative industry of north Queensland’s Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander First Peoples.

Big Talk One Fire will be a total celebration of Indigenous arts with 14 performing

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artists on stage and 16 art and craft market stalls including renowned artist Paul Bong, and Bush Tukka woman, Samantha Martin.

UMI Arts Executive Officer Peter Lenoy said he is looking forward to this year’s iteration of a very popular festival that is all-inclusive, drawing people together from near and far for a day of cultural recognition and celebration.

“UMI Arts’ Big Talk One Fire promotes the best of North Queensland Indigenous culture to a large and varied audience.

More information can be found on the UMI Arts website: https://mail.umiarts.com. au/programs/big-talk-one-fire

COUNCIL has added a splash of colour to the Esplanade to celebrate the Cairns Pride Festival with the installation of a rainbow crossing throughout October.

The rainbow crossing will be in place between Aplin and Shields streets, just north of the Night Markets, until Tuesday 23 October.

The Pride Festival has been running for more than 13 years and is now supported by the Queensland Council for LGBTI Health (QC), a not-for-profit, community-based organisation that promotes the health and wellbeing of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Intersex, Queer, Sistergirl and Brotherboy people and communities in Queensland.

Full details for the Cairns Pride Festival events can be found by searching for the Cairns Pride Festival on social media.

QC Chief Executive Officer Rebecca Reynolds said the organisation was proud to support the local volunteers who run the Cairns Pride Festival, and pleased to see the rainbow crossing back on the Esplanade in 2021.

“Our communities can really use spaces for connection, remembering, and the beautiful links that Pride can bring right now as we visibly celebrate who we are,” she said.

We are so excited to continue the tradition of the rainbow crossing on the Esplanade, including the ‘ochre’ stripe with our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, representing the proud diversity of our communities in the Far North.”

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VIRGIN GOES ALL OUT

VIRGIN Australia this week announced direct flights between Cairns and Gold Coast. In addition to this new route, Virgin also announced direct flights from Hobart and Launceston to the Gold Coast.

Scheduled to commence in early December, the three new routes will allow over 9,000 additional passengers to fly each month between Cairns and Gold Coast, providing a boost to local business and the tourism sector and allowing more Virgin Australia team members to return to the skies.

Virgin Australia is offering one-way Economy sale fares from just $79 until 11.59 AEST Friday 15 October 2021, or unless sold out prior.

Cairns Airport Chief Executive Officer Richard Barker said the increase in services was a very welcome announcement for both the region and the airport offering locals choice on the popular route for the first time.

“Over a hundred and twenty thousand passengers fly between the Gold Coast and Cairns per year and as Australia’s two most sought-after holiday destinations, it’s another opportunity for people to enjoy holidays with everything from the surf of the Gold Coast to the Reef and Rainforest of Tropical North Queensland.

“The addition of Gold Coast services means Virgin Australia are serving more destinations from Cairns and that’s great testament to their commitment to serve Tropical North Queensland and rebuild after the past eighteen months.

Seasonal services will operate between Gold Coast, Launceston and Hobart, whilst services between Gold Coast and Cairns will operate year-round.

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POP-UP vaccination clinics will operate this weekend at selected Bunnings stores throughout Far North Queensland.

Both Smithfield and Atherton Bunnings stores will be offering tradies, DIY enthusiasts and renovators the opportunity to roll up their sleeve and get their first or second vaccination shot.

A total of 33 Bunnings stores across Queensland will be participating in this program this weekend.

Opening hours and other information will be available via www.health.qld.gov.au/vaccinebookings closer to the weekend.

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SENIORS WEEK

DOUGLAS Shire is in full swing for Seniors Month this October.

From cuppas, to craft, to movies, sports comps, dinner & dancing, and pool fun – there’s a sensational line up of events for their most deserving citizens.

Unique to Queenslanders this October, Senior’s month is being celebrated for the first time in 2021 and it’s all about the importance of connecting with one another.

During the month people of all ages, cultures and abilities will connect through inclusive events and activities to celebrate the important and essential roles older people play in our communities. Full details can be found on Council’s website.

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A NEW festival joins the special events calendar for Far North Queensland. The Cairns Italian Festival this week announced their inaugural week-long event will be held July 28 – August 5 next year. They expect to attract nationally and internationally ranked artists along with hosting a Gala Ball and Food Festival.

Full details are available on their Facebook page: @cairnsitalianfestival.

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Members of the Yarrabah community with their newly aquired bus PETER MCCULLAGH YARRABAH is on the move. The small aboriginal community south of Cairns is undergoing tremendous change as several government funded projects are set to deliver tangible benefits for the community.

Community families impacted by domestic and family violence will now have better access to local transport with the purchase of a minibus for the community from bus operator Kinetic.

Minister for Women and Minister for Prevention of Domestic and Family Violence (DFV) Shannon Fentiman said the need for transport assistance for affected families was raised during a visit to Yarrabah in April earlier this year.

“I met with the Council and other community leaders during my visit and an issue we discussed during those meetings was how the Queensland Government and the community could work together to support local families,” Minister Fentiman said.

“The Yarrabah Aboriginal Corporation for Women had identified a need in the community for a small bus or mini-van to be able to assist local families, particularly large families, with transport.

“The corporation provides support, stability and education to the Yarrabah community and assists DFV-affected families through its Women’s Resource Centre.

“Following the meeting, my department, the Department of Justice and Attorney-General worked together with the Department of Transport and Main Roads. As a result of that collaboration Sunbus operator Kinetic donated a vehicle for the community.”

Speaker of the Queensland Parliament and Member

for Mulgrave Curtis Pitt said the corporation will soon take receipt of the minibus enabling it to provide transport assistance to members of the Yarrabah community.

“This is fantastic for our local Yarrabah community,” Mr Pitt said.

“The new bus will ensure women and families can better access vital support services as well as attend important meetings and appointments.

“The Women’s Resource Centre provide crucial support for local families, and they do incredible work in domestic and family violence prevention.”

Another key government funded project is the $11.5 million jetty, designed to increase access to and from the small community and act as a tourism driver for the Mandingalbay Yidinji Aboriginal Corporation.

Construction is nearing completion, with the final platform being laid in place on the 165-metre jetty.

Although years in planning, Yarrabah Aboriginal Shire Council Mayor, Ross Andrews understands the importance of this jetty for the local community and business development of the shire.

“It is evidence that you can balance economic opportunity with cultural heritage, this will be a game changer,” he said.

Currently residents needing to travel to Cairns undertake the 45-minute drive. The construction of the jetty will open the town up to passenger ferry services cutting the travel time 25 minutes.

The completion of the jetty will open the township up, allowing easier access for tourists was well as Yarrabah residents needing to visit Cairns for medical, education or recreational reasons.

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SERVO One thing we pride ourselves on is service, and I’d like to think that we set the bar high there.

FROM PAGE 1 Michael Salerno from Stratford Service Station checks the oil for a customer.

Trinity Petroleum group, from where his business continues to source its fuel wholesale.

REMEMBER when you could pull up to a service staMichael says there are customers who return to his tion and actually receive real ‘service’? That is, a fuel attendant would not only fill up for you, but also check driveway from all over, not just the local area, because they love the service. your car’s oil, water and tyre pressure?

“We get people who drive from the northern beachIn a couple of places in Cairns, this rare, persones, from the south, they really appreciate it,” he says. alised attention still exists, and these servos are filling Earlier this week, we compared the Stratford Serwhat has become a niche market, once an everyday vo’s unleaded regular price per litre with several others norm in the retail fuel industry.

Stratford Service Station in Rinks Close, Stratford in and around the Cairns area. On average, Stratford’s is enjoying strong local support for its full driveway ser- was slightly higher at a little over $1.57 – two or three vice, its customers happy to keep coming back even cents per litre difference, but in many cases lower than if their local doesn’t always offer the cheapest fuel in some of the ‘big’ brands, one of which had their unleaded at almost $1.62 on the same day. town.

“We’ve got a very good following, very loyal custom‘Strattie Servo’ owner Michael Salerno has had the business for three and a half years. He bought it off the ers, particularly in our local community here who want DAVID GARDINER

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to support local and I think since COVID, people want to keep their money in Cairns and support local,” Michael says, “rather than giving it to the ‘big boys’. I think they get enough as it is.”

Even though motorists know Stratford Service Station’s fuel prices are never going to be as low as the big petroleum names’ outlets, Michael says when it comes down to a $2-$2.50 difference on a fill-up, his customers are “happy to pay that little bit extra because they are supporting a small local business.”

“One thing we pride ourselves on is service, and I’d like to think that we set the bar high there.”

There is another aspect of the personalised service – the social contact that it also brings, and the chance to have a “chin-wag,” as he puts it, with a regular opportunity to connect with their customers.

Strattie Servo’s driveway service and attention works well for families, senior citizens and people with mobility issues, who don’t have to get out of their cars.

The attendant, in many cases Michael himself, comes right to the driver’s window.

“We even bring the EFTPOS out to the car for families that’ve got kids in the car, a few people with disabilities, a service that you don’t see in service stations these days.”

Like so many other small business owners in the region, Michael is also looking forward to the day when both international and domestic tourism levels get back to somewhere near pre-COVID times. In the meantime, he is thankful for the local support for his decision to bring back the service to the service station.

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A LOCAL with a heart for nature and a passion for wildlife has founded a new business with the intentions of bringing lights to one of Far North Queensland most unique and endangered species.

Jurg Jutzi founded Cassowary Trail to better inform people about the endangered southern cassowary and has found a unique way to do so.

Cassowary Trail and their small team of like-minded locals will be procuring blank life size models of the cassowary to be painted by local artists and placed around as an Art Trail throughout Kuranda.

Mr Jutzi has operated Terra Nova Gallery in Kuranda for the past 11 years, and has always enjoyed being amongst nature and native animals such as the cassowary.

“For me personally the local rainforest and its inhabitants is important to me including the cassowary,” he said.

“I was thinking what we can do, what can we do different, what can we do to help.

“The whole project was my idea, but I have spoken with different conservations groups and business, and everyone was very excited.”

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better awareness to the endangered southern cassowary, integrate and promote local and indigenous artists but promote Kuranda as a must-see destination.

The cassowaries will also feature a unique QR code that will show information about conservation projects, who painted the cassowary, the story behind the painting and where to find the next one.

If the cassowaries are successfully set up in Kuranda there are plans to expand into other cassowary habitats including the Tablelands, Cairns, Port Douglas region and Mission Beach.

G’DAY Tropicairnsians, A lot of people tell me that we should not celebrate Halloween because it is an American tradition not Australian.

You must be kidding. This is a chance to go nuts with whatever form of costume you can think up, because there are no rules with Halloween.

The thing about Halloween is that it seems to have originated in Ireland, about 1745, called the Festival of the Dead.

A night for the souls of the dead to revisit their homes seeking hospitality.

Places were set at the dinner table and by the fire to welcome them.

The belief that the souls of the dead return home on one night of the year and must be appeased, seems to have origins in many cultures throughout the world.

The concept of trick or treat is simple, if there are no treats for the dead to enjoy, they will play their ghoulish tricks on you.

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in White Rock, every year I would endeavor to have some Halloween set up for the neighborhood ghouls.

First year, this consisted of me making about 50 bags of lollies, that disappeared in 30 minutes flat, resulting in me turning off all the lights and hiding on the back patio.

The next year, was a bigger, better, faster set up, with about 100 large bags for the ghouls, and smaller bags for the non-ghouls, but the best part was, this time I got a little dressed up too.

I managed to survive for about an hour, before again running out of treats and hiding on the back patio.

Those neighbourhood kids must have discussed which houses had the best treats, and planned their attack from there.

As the years went by, I got better at decking out the front yard.

Bucket loads of sealed bags of treats and dressing up in some bloody scary costumes, and the kids learned that if they made the effort to dress up, they would get larger bags of treats than those who didn’t.

Overall, by the end of the night everyone had fun and I even

managed to scare the crap out heaps of kids and adults.

After selling the house and moving into an apartment, sadly the days of that type of fun has gone.

Now I get dressed up and walk the streets with my grandkids, having heaps of fun, watching and joining the fun of trick or treating houses myself, with last year dressed up as Beetlejuice.

We started walking around Sugarworld area as a group of 4, but within 5 minutes there was about twenty-five of us walking together laughing, screeching, and collecting heaps of treats and there were even

families setting up sausage sizzles for all the ghouls as well.

Come October 31 this year, this numbnuts is getting dressed and painted up to the hilt.

I may have to spend the day at the big green box, dressed as who the bloody hell knows what, but after 6pm its either off to do the scare the living daylights out of a neighborhood, walking with the grandkids or head into the city to stir up some laughs and get some free drinks.

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FEDERATION HAS FAILED I AM a very proud and passionate Queenslander. Nothing fills me more with pride than dishing up a series defeat to the cockroaches in State of Origin, or seeing my beloved Broncos crush any team south of the border.

When travelling and socializing, if asked where I’m from, like most, I usually answer “Queensland!” Not Cairns, or Brisbane, but Queensland.

It’s that territorial sense of belonging that drives us all, Queenslanders first, Australian second.

At the risk of offending, and for the purpose of challenging the debate, it could be argued that Federation has failed us as a nation. We need to seriously discuss an alternate constitution and, whether or not six separate states and two territories is the best model for our nation going forward.

It’s time to be bold and face the reality. We do not need 8 governments pulling against each other. We need one overall government heading up a system and Regional Local Governments administering the implementation of the policy and spending directives of the central government.

We have a total of 754 politicians in Australia, at state and federal level, for a population of 25 million.

We need a two-tier governance system here in Australia. Central direction of policy, centralised education, health, judiciary and law enforcement.

We duplicate and never get it right. This cumbersome process set in place after federation leads to finger pointing and wasted opportunity.

Federation could be perceived as the preservation of self-interest whilst maintaining the guise of creating a national good.

Our national response to COVID is proof that self-interest and political point scoring seem to be the offspring of federation. It could be argued that federation is a failure, and it is time now to rethink the social and political landscape of Australia.

No clear single pathway. Each separate state and territory doing their own thing and some refusing to sign-up to, or backing away from a national consensus.

Borders open, restrictions easing, 80 per cent, or is it 90 per cent, who knows, because we have too many people, all with a current valid role, but with personal and political agendas at play.

Health care funding must increase, or borders will not reopen is the latest threat.

The nation’s question should be, “if states rely upon the federal government for health funding, why do we need a state health department?’ This is the legacy of the failed federation process. Individual colonies maintained much of their social, political and judicial infrastructure.

Police, education, health, roads, railways, and so on. Colonies were not prepared to handover control. The end result, 120 years later is that we do not have adequate measures in place to easily govern this nation, and some pundits wish to create yet another impost of self-interest and establish a new Far North Queensland state.

No central plan, no combined efforts, in New South Wales if a resident requires an ambulance or medivac, they are charged $407 call out fee plus $3.67 per kilometre. In Queensland the Ambulance Levy is automatically covered for residents in the state as well as interstate.

Thankfully, we do not live in South Australia where you pay over $1000 for a call out and $6 per kilometre.

Education is another confusing issue. In Queensland a parent can delay their child’s commencement at school until the official compulsory schooling age of six years and six months, after which then, the child must commence.

Elsewhere in Australia the compulsory schooling age is five years.

Victoria is the only state in Australia with a legal driving age at 18. You cannot get your P’s or Probationary Driver’s License until you turn 18. Yet residents of the Northern Territory can be 16 years of age and drive at 130 kilometres an hour on some of the major highways in the territory.

We won’t consider the rail gauge issue where we have three different widths of rail gauges, effectively rendering a national rail transport system impossible.

Self-interest and political empire building appear to be the feature of the current landscape.

We need a simpler more efficient way to run the country.

We do not need another state in the nation, sorry Bob Katter.

We need less government and greater efficiencies. Time to scrap the Queensland government along with the other 5 states and 2 territories and set up a new leaner, more efficient model, and start to move this country forward.

Let the discussion begin.

Peter McCullagh Editor

Cairns Local News

placed ads on the back page? I could not find your paper today at Stockland, it was upside down and I did not realise it was your paper. Fortunately, the lovely lady did let me know, but otherwise I would have missed it.

Please put sport back on the back please.

M JONES, Cairns FIG TREE Shame on council for wanting to remove the fig tree from the library. Are they trying to appease the owner of two hotels in the area? These trees are the breeding ground for the bats. Leave the bats alone. They were here long before the hotels.

BEV R, Cairns

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CUTTING DOWN TREES - NO SOLUTION Warren from Cairns, Are you for real? Cut down more trees? Seriously.

The last thing we need is for a rampant logging industry again. We need to investigate alternative building ideas, not stick to the outdated traditional.

I think we have conclusive proof that global warming is real, your brain is fried.

MARK J, Cairns NSW FAILURE Pay no attention to SkyNews, particularly not to Andrew Bolt’s whiskey tears for Berejiklian and other NSW politicians. After producing a COVID death rate of sixty per million they want Queensland, with one per million, to follow their plans. Bluntly these NSW people are not top notch.

SEAN M, Clifton Beach DAYLIGHT SAVING Well done on a sensible editorial regarding daylight saving. Unfortunately, you will be attacked by the ‘backward-brigade’ who cannot cope with change. Let business decide if they need daylight saving to ensure they can continue to do business easily with the southern states.

If business needs the clock changed to assist them to remain competitive, then we must do it.

JADE W, Redlynch GOLD COAST TO CAIRNS Until we have adequate border controls between NSW and QLD we should not be flying tourists from the Gold Coast.

NSW is out of control with COVID, and we do not want it up here.

NANCY F, Edmonton NO HOSPITALITY Try finding a restaurant that will accept a table booking for 8:30 at night.

There’s none in Cairns. Their kitchens all start to shut down at 9pm. Can restaurants please cater for diners who wish to head out for dinner after 8pm, please.

WILLIAM T, Bungalow NO SPORT???

I’m a little disappointed today. Where is the sport? Why did your editor

Letters

DAYLIGHT SAVING With boring monotony daylight saving that began as four months a year but is now six months long is again under discussion.

How often do people have to be reminded that children are a major consideration in this debate?

Cityits have no understanding of school children living in country areas.

During DS trials these children as young as year one and prep had to find their way to the bus pick up points with torches on country roads.

Daylight in the tropics is stable throughout the year - with DS time that extra hour is in darkness in the morning when all are forced to be up and about.

Totally unfair to kids at both ends of the day.

Farmers work to daylight hours, so they come in an hour later in the PM. This leads to later dinners and kids getting to bed an hour later.

Americans are much cleverer than Aussies at coping with numerous time zones in their country.

What is wrong with those who insist they need DS changing their business hours from 8am to 4pm instead of the normal 9am till 5pm? Then they can leave work at 4pm and “enjoy”that very hot extra hour for themselves.

Initiate your own way to cope but don’t bully the major demographic of Queensland that understands the geography.

Queensland does not need or want Daylight Saving BJ, Tolga MEDICAL EXPERTS I am astounded by the number of people who have miraculously gained specialty degrees in medicine and science in less than two years. Gosh, I hope they’ve all paid their HECS fees. I now anticipate an announcement regarding the inaugural Nobel Prize for Irresponsibility and Irrationality.

SUE, Edge Hill NOT MADE IN CHINA I’m finding it difficult to buy Not Made in China. Chain stores in particular are guilty of not providing enough options.

I needed a new extension cord. I was told Australia makes cords but nary a store provides them. I called to Soaps Electrical in Kurrimine Bch and had one made with Australian cord and plugs from Vietnam (a country not threatening us). I bought two while I could. It cost a bit extra, but it is possible.

The consumer has more power than they realise. So instead of using that power to bully shop staff, how about folks use it to oust China from our homes. It takes research and a wait sometimes, but it can be done. Understandably not in all cases but it’s worth trying our best.

N MCGRATH, Bombeeta

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NO STADIUM FOR CAIRNS We must face the reality; the new stadium in Townsville is already a white elephant. With a capacity of more than 27,000 the stadium is barely attracting 50 per cent capacity for Cowboy’s home games.

Yes, they did host some national and international events, State of Origin, Wallabies Rugby Union, but did they attract these events on merit, or due to COVID? So, in a post COVID world the new stadium in Townsville, $250 million in cost would be a total white elephant. Only a few extra events, a rock concert or so and 50 per cent capacity for the Cowboys.

So, is it really worth the expense?

Should Cairns rush headlong into pitching for and building a new stadium?

Can we have a real business case put together?

When the CDRL can attract bigger crowds to their games at Barlow Park than the Pride attract, we need to be realistic, take the Pride out of the equation. They should not be a driving factor in whether we build a stadium, as they have the pulling power and crowd appeal of a coughing man in a lift.

We need to review just what regular events we can attract, what special events we will attract and then cut our clothe to match demand.

Building it, and they will come is not the way forward. Our civic leaders need to stop talking about the emotion of the project and concentrate on the reality, the cold hard economic reality.

If they do that, I know this stadium will not be built, because it is not needed.

MORRIS, Cairns North

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Support When You Need It! ANZ Innisfail to close Gazza’s

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WHENEVER somebody says to you “I’ve lost all faith in the human race’, send them along to Mossman Support Services, as the team there will change that way of thinking.

Mossman Support Services is a multifaceted not for profit community service with a team of dedicated staff and regular volunteers who are making a huge difference in our community.

Situated at 20 Mill Street, the

It’s a chance to catch their breath in a safe space, have a shower, a hot meal and gain access to the support available to them. premises has a selection of buildings, all designed to be flexible so that they can meet the needs of numerous different programs and services being provided. The Community Centre houses the Community Development Officer and Community Connect Worker who ensure the well-being of the community through inclusive programs. These include Resilience Gardening, Art Groups, the Men’s

Shed and the Boomerang Bag Sewing Group, as well as personal crisis support through advice, referral, advocacy, and information. I caught up with a few of the guys from the Men’s Shed, who were busy working on various men type projects.

As well as the above, Mossman Support Services provide an even greater level of community support.

The Activity Hub, which is a soft entry point for disengaged community members or those facing homelessness, It’s a chance to catch their breath in a safe space, have a shower, a hot meal and gain access to the supports available to them.

The Lifestyle Support Connections Disability Services support members of the community, to ensure their social engagement, personal well-being and skills development continue. This is all carried out with skilled support workers at their side.

The Intensive Family Support program offers guidance, referral and support to families under pressure facing complex needs. For this, families can either be referred by someone or they can self-refer.

Just up the road at 8 Mill Street, The Youth Centre Program is a fun yet supportive service for children of the Douglas Shire aged between 8 – 21.

As well as providing programs such as Art and Music, the staff can assist with case management and support for more complex issues.

While having a dedicated core staff of 11 and 34 casual employees, Mossman Support Services also benefits greatly from the incredible volunteers who take part and contribute to many of the programs and help to maintain

the gardens, negotiate donations and prepare the weekly lunch from the community kitchen on Wednesdays.

All up, this is an amazing facility and one to contact should you need support or wish to offer your help as a volunteer.

Send you stories to gazza@cairnslocalnews.com.au

You can catch up with Gazza each weekday afternoon between 4 – 7 pm on 90.9 FAB FM in Port Douglas!!

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Mossman Support Services Receptionist Holly Todd and Manager Heather Taylor

DAVID GARDINER

INNISFAIL will be the latest location for a string of recent ANZ Bank branch closures in Queensland including the north and far north, with the Rankin Street ANZ to permanently shut down in March next year.

Customers will have to drive to Cairns or Atherton if they want to continue to do their ANZ bank business over the counter.

At least two staff will be affected by the Innisfail closure and customers have already said on local Facebook posts that they will be looking to switch their business and accounts to other banks in Innisfail such as Bendigo.

ANZ has been emailing its Innisfail branch customers notifying them of the closure on Wednesday, March 23, 2022.

In a statement the bank said that it has allowed about six months’ notice to its Innisfail customers “to allow time for us to work with them on alternative banking methods, including online banking, mobile lenders and mobile banking. They can also visit our Cairns and Atherton branches for face-to-face banking,” ANZ’s General Manager Queensland, Jacqueline Auf der Maur said.

“Our intention is to leave a Smart ATM in Innisfail where

customers can do many of the same transactions they could in a branch,” she said.

The main union for bank workers, the FSU, said there are two staff affected by the Innisfail closure.

In August it was announced that the ANZ’s Mareeba branch would close in January next year, leaving many customers surprised. Other branch closures in Queensland were also revealed.

FSU National Secretary Julia Angrisano said at the time: “This is a heartless decision by the ANZ to close branches and impact the lives of staff at a time when bank workers are on the front line ... in the middle of a pandemic.”

Ms Auf der Maur said the bank announced the closure to staff last week “and we are making every effort to find redeployment opportunities within ANZ, particularly with increased demands on other areas of the bank that could benefit from their skills and experience.”

Since the beginning of 2020, ANZ has shut down or announced the closure of around 160 branches across Australia.

In May ANZ posted a cash profit of $2.98 billion for the six months ending March 31, up from $1.32 billion last year.

A new beginning doesn’t have to mean leaving all your memories behind.

Oak Tree Residents Marie and Bill Dempsey

The upsides of downsizing For anyone thinking of moving house, it can initially feel as though there are multiple barriers in the way.

So when that decision comes later in life and involves selling the family home for something a little smaller, many people can feel like there are even more things holding them back: the legacy of the family house, memories and belongings to name a few. But as those who have gone through it can attest, by letting go there’s even more to gain.

Just ask Oak Tree residents Marie and Bill Dempsey. “It’s the best decision we’ve ever made and we’re enjoying it more than we thought possible,” they said. Like many in their situation, Marie and Bill were aware that the decision to sell the family home for a lifestyle choice would impact on the rest of the family. The tradition of parents wanting to pass on the family home to their children runs deep, but these days, more and more families are encouraging their parents to let go of that

burden and actually enjoy their post-work lifestyles. “When we first talked it over with our children, they said go for it. They knew it was what we wanted,” Marie said.

welcome old friends, take up a new hobby and truly enjoy the time you’ve worked hard for. We take care of the maintenance so you can spend your time making new memories.

A new beginning doesn’t have to mean leaving all your memories behind. It’s in you that those memory reside, not the house.

Besides, downsizing is an opportunity to streamline your life, free yourself of clutter, and surround yourself with the things that truly matter. Without the upkeep of a traditional home, time spent with family can be enjoyed as quality time, instead of relying on them to help with gardening or maintenance on the house.

Following the advice of Bill and Marie, when it comes to the decision to downsize, there really is no reason to wait. “Don’t leave it too late to make your move. Don’t be afraid of the downsizing. Do what we did and come in while you’re still active and can enjoy it.”

Downsizing into a village is a chance to reimagine your post-work years. Surrounded by your peers, you can be as active and social as you please. Meet new friends,

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So make the move to Oak Tree and enjoy the upsides of downsizing at a time when you can make the most of it.

Visit our Village Manager, Glen to learn more about making Oak Tree Retirement Village Cairns your home.

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Friday October 15, 2021

A celebration of Italian migration LA BELLA FIGURA, translates to mean, the beautiful image, is a new musical dramedy, debuting this weekend at Bulmba-ja Art Centre.

Beautifully written by second-generation, Italian-Aussies Frank Dangelico and Roz Pappalardo, and local playwright Kathryn Ash. La Bella Figura tells the story of migrant families and celebrates the Italian culture and its idiosyncrasies.

Directed by JUTE’s Artistic Director, Suellen Maunder, herself a fourth generation Italian, with set design

by Simona Cosentini and Simone Tesorieri, Jute’s resident Italian-Australian first-generation migrants.

The play unpacks the complexities of being an Italian-Australian; steeped in the fading family legends of immigration, driven by family expectation to do well, and feeling challenged between the notion they have ‘made it’ into mainstream Aussie culture and the need to keep that which is precious and meaningful about their heritage.

According to Roz and Frank, ‘la bella figura’ makes its presence known in all manner of ways but is essentially about pride in family and pride in heritage which sometimes means

A JUTE Theatre Company production in association with Salt House, La Pizza and Total Food Network

La Bella Figura a new musical dramedy

by Frank Dangelico, Roz Pappalardo and Kathryn Ash

The Regional Arts Development Fund is a partnership between the Queensland Government and Cairns Regional Council to support local arts and culture in regional Queensland.

This project is supported by the Queensland Government through Arts Queensland.

Featuring: Roz Pappalardo and Frank Dangelico | Director: Suellen Maunder | Composer/Choir Master/Music Director: Rubina Kimiia | Set and Costume Designer: Simona Cosentini | Set Designer: Simone Tesorieri | Lighting Designer: Jason Glenwright | Sound Designer: Guy Webster | Projection Designer:

15-23 October 2021

Bulmba-ja Arts Centre, Cairns

Tickets: www.jute.com.au/LBF Ph: 07 42816832

‘keeping up appearances’ and being conscious of ‘how things look’.

La Bella Figura is an authentic theatre experience, filled with warmth, comedy and deeply moving moments. It will have you going from toe-tapping original songs by local composer Rubina Kimiia, to

fighting back tears over the poignant storytelling.

La Bella Figura has an eight-performance season, with opening night, tonight, Friday October 15 and the final performance next Saturday October 23. Tickets are available from www. jute.com.au

FRIDAY

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Mitch King with Tullara & Julian James - Chilli’s Pizza & Trattoria Port Douglas, 4:00pm Blue Reed - Brother Jenkins, 5:00pm Barbary Coasters - Trinity Beach Bar & Grill, 5:00pm The Whitlams - Elixir Music Bar, 5:30pm Janna Mercedes - O’Donnells Irish Bar, 6:00pm JC Stylles - Cairns Colonial Club Resort, 7:00pm The Blues Healers - Tablelands Music Lovers, 7:30pm Mau Power - Tanks Arts Centre, 7:30pm Area13 - Bar36 @ The Reef Hotel Casino, 9:00pm The Whitlams - Elixir Music Bar, 9:00pm

The Whitlams - Elixir Music Bar, 3:00pm Barbary Coasters - Tuskers Mission Beach, 4:00pm Mitch King with Eli and Shmone - Elixir Music Bar, 5:30pm Katie Richards - O’Donnells Irish Bar, 6:00pm Infinity Duo - Cazaly’s Cairns, 6:15pm Carrizma - Brothers Leagues Club, Innisfail, 7:00pm Kaweyova - Port Douglas Yacht Club, 7:00pm Keith Eales - Roo Bar & Grill, 7:00pm A Night in Paris - Mannud, Andy Redhead & Davis Pyke - Clink Theatre Port Douglas, 7:30pm Miss Tee - German Club Cairns Oktoberfest, 7:30pm Dazz & the Boyzz - Neptune’s, Palm Cove, 7:30pm Carinda Christie - Red Beret Hotel, 8:00pm Big Noise - Bar36 @ The Reef Hotel Casino, 9:00pm

Blue Reed - Ellis Beach Bar & Grill, 1:00pm DJGlennW - Dundees at the Cairns Aquarium, 11:30am Carinda Christie - Mountainview Hotel, 12:00pm Blackboard Jam Sessions Ravenshoe Top Pub, 12:00pm Kim Settle and John Comrie - Garradunga Hotel, 2:00pm Dazz & the Boyzz - The Celt, 2:00pm Tanya Murphy - Edge Hill Bowls Club, 2:30pm Shannon Hunter - Sauce Brewing Co, 3:30pm Katie Richards - Kewarra Beach Resort - The Beach Shack, 4:30pm Kaweyova - Bar94, 6:30pm Andrea - Bar36 @ The Reef Hotel Casino, 7:30pm

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

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Do you have a vacant house that could help our current rental crisis?

Prepare in advance PETER MCCULLAGH

THE best time to prepare your home is now. Understanding your risks is the key to any preparations to secure and protect your property which will improve the safety of your home during a bushfire, storm, flood or cyclone.

Undertaking general maintenance is a vital first step.

Check the condition of your roof, gutters and trim any large or overhanging trees.

Secure any loose items outside your home and perhaps arrange for a builder to inspect your roof and other structural items.

Outdoor furniture can be an issue during a storm, cyclone or high wind events.

Chairs and tables can easily become a flying missile and should be secured safely.

Garbage bins and wheelie bins also need securing to

prevent them blowing and potentially becoming a dangerous missile.

Make sure you have building and contents insurance in place. Once a cyclone is forecast many insurance companies will refuse to provide new policies.

Identify which room in your house is the strongest in case you need to retreat and shelter.

The preferred room is small, without windows, many people find the bathroom best suits their needs.

Identify where and how to turn off power, water and other essential services as a safety precaution and ensure all windows are securely closed and even covered if possible.

Ensure you have your emergency kit and important documents packed and handy before an emergency is declared.

If you live in a flood or storm surge prone area, make sure all items and vehicles are stored well above any potential flood or storm surge water levels.

If you have a generator, ensure you understand how to safely operate it and that it is full of fuel and regularly run and serviced. Also be sure to run your generator in a well ventilated area.

While sheltering, tune into local radio for ongoing advice and warnings.

Internet services may still be operating through your mobile phone service. Tether your laptop or tablet to your phone to also keep an eye on the emergency management and BOM websites.

For more information on how you should plan and prepare visit the www.getready. qld.gov.au

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‘HARVEY’ Bellenden Ker, QLD | 83.59 ha* / 206.5 ac* Premium cattle block Known for its natural spring waters flowing direct from pristine national parklands, ‘Harvey’ is nestled against the Dividing Range only forty minutes drive from Cairns.

This block has been in the one family for many years and during that time has been proven for growing cane and recently as a great little cattle block.

Only 40 kilometres from the selling centre of Innisfail.

This property is one not to be missed.

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Bitumen to front of block Steel yards Granite soils Pristine springs ensuring permanent water 3 titles.

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Auction Thursday 21st October, 11:00am Venue Innisfail Leagues Club Inspection by appointment Chris Atkinson 0429 342 944 Elders Mareeba eldersrealestate.com.au/23265437

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A colourful garden visitor

A REGULAR visitor to many backyards in far north Queensland is the Rainbow Lorikeet. Easily identified with their stunning colours, with a deep-blue head, bright red beak and vivid colourful plumage.

The lorikeet is a regular visitor to many trees in particular the flowering palms, where they can be spending their days feasting on the sweet berries.

September through to December is their mating season and will travel and forage in pairs.

The lorikeet is not native to Australia, as it can also be found throughout areas of the Pacific. Indonesia, Papua New Guinea, New Caledonia and the Soloman Islands.

Within Australia the Rainbow Lorikeet loves the coastal bush and woodlands and can be found from South Australia up to far north Queensland.

Property Showcase Investment Opportunity - Bently Park Cheaper than renting or a fantastic investment opportunity, this ground floor villa unit is perfect for you.

It’s a pet friendly complex of 4 units, with a brand new feel. Both bedrooms feature built-in wardrobes, and a fresh modern kitchen. Step out the back door and you have a private fully fenced courtyard. The courtyard is partially covered and the perfect retreat on the summer nights in Cairns.

The unit is new to the market and will be in demand.

Will achieve $320 per week on the rental market.

Visitor parking available and an easy stroll to restaurants and medical facilty nearby. 20 minutes to the CBD.

Where: 3/4 Golden Grove Dr

Bentley Park.

Beds: 3 Baths: 1 Cars: 1 Open: By appointment Agency: Ulysses

Real Estate Agent: Donna Waldman Phone: 0408 788 221 Price: offers over $219K

This wonderful property presents:● Carport at front door ● Dishwasher and split system airconditioning ● Add solar panel if required ● Low body coprorate fees, $2784 annually

PHOTOS: Peter McCullagh

G o l d s b o r o u g h Va l l e y Catalano Access Road

 Gently Sloping 1 Acre Blocks (7 Remaining)  Beautiful Natural Surroundings  Titles Issued (Ready To Build On) $220,000

Contact: Brian Bolton 0402 440 098. On Site, Saturday, October 15, 2021, 2pm - 4pm

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‘MUNDEBAH’ Innisfail, QLD | 182.41 ha / 451 aC* | 2 titles

Premium Innisfail fattening country. The jewel in the crown.

It is not often that a block of this higher quality hits the market.

• Large 3 bedroom, double-block home in expansive well-kept garden • Large commercially built machinery shed and workshop with an array of near-new equipment • 3-phase power. Wireless NBN • Bitumen access. aggregate covered creek crossings • Only 13 km from major centre with school bus runs

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Rich red chocolate soils Fully improved pastures, Brachiaria, hammel area divided into 12 paddocks, fences excellent order Permanent water and springs Steel yards.

Without a doubt, the best fattening block on the market today. *approximately

Expression of Interest

Inspection by appointment Chris Atkinson 0429 342 944 Elders Mareeba eldersrealestate.com.au/23265470

Sale

75 MORESBY STREET, TRINITY BEACH

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PARADISE FOUND AT TRINITY BEACH!

This immaculate home is going to impress even the most discerning buyer! The magic begins as soon as you drive up this tree lined street. The elevation ensures cool breezes and mountain views right from the entrance of this lovely home. Extremely well maintained inside and out this fresh, light home feels like brand new! There is nothing for the buyer to do here except move on in! Everything is all about convenience and easy living. Offers over $525,000 * Airconditioned * Automatic garage door opener * Private rear patio * 3 x 2 m garden shed * Screens and fans throughout * Bath and shower in OPEN main bathroom HOME * Separate Laundry * Beautifully appointed ensuite and S AT U R D A Y 16 O C T walk in robe OBER 11:00A M * Garage is roomy with space for storage – internal access 1 1 :3 0A M and remote control * Rental Appraisal $550 per week

YOUR DREAM HOME WITH NOTHING LEFT TO DO

Walk upstairs and feel the warmth of this tastefully decorated home. With a pop of color to wow everyone.

FEATURING :  Open plan kitchen, dining, and living area.  5 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms  Main bedroom with ensuite and walk-in robe  7 car accommodation  Outdoor entertainment area  2 street access  Laundry downstairs  Ultimate man shed with extra high access for the boat or caravan.

LOCAL INFORMATION: * Fabulous Trinity Beach and restaurants are just down the road * Schools, shopping centre and bus stop nearby * Just 25 minutes drive to Cairns City Centre * Just 20 minutes drive to Cairns International and Domestic terminals

This property is a MUST to inspect, open houses will be held every weekend for the next 6 weeks.

Exclusively listed @First National, inspections are by appointment only.

To arrange an inspection contact: Ronnie: 0417 760 500 Matt: 0490 274 794 Liesa Spinella 0436 477 974

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Donna Waldman 0408 788 221

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Friday October 15, 2021

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WEST CAIRNS MEN’S

West Cairns Men’s Bowls Club (weekly roundup) October 10.

Friday Night scroungers: - 1st Terry Ingledew with R/up John Radalz.

Tuesday Comp: 1st Nick McIntyre, Barry Butt, Mal Taylor 27pts and 2nd Ray Owens, W. Petrolis, Wayne Hewitt +16pts.

Thirsty Thursday: Best players were Peter Hemmingway, T Dealba, J Greenway.

Sunday morning: - 1st A Cox, T. Hamilton and G Stanley, S Williams and M Lynch -21pts 2nd was R Radignar, J Murray, B Berger +19pts on count back, and the winning team donating their prize money back to the building fund.

(Well done boys). The money back team was J. Carr, Snow and S. Smith.

Jackpot (- 4) not won.

Club Championship Competition played during the week.

Triples Saturday - K Richardson, M Hetherton and M Lynch 28pts Def B O’Shea, W Edwards and A White. 5pts B Pairs -G Stanley and T Mawer 30pts def J Carr and E Czarnecki 20 pts.

B Pairs -S Caroline and P Buntain 23pts def D Lazarus and J Duffield 19 pts.

Games to be played this week: will be semi-finals and Finals in the men’s Triples and Pairs Note: Check the notice board for team nominations for Men’s A pairs and Men’s 4’s for the next season competition.

GORDONVALE BOWLS

Friday 15, October Bare Foot Bowls & BBQ. Saturday 16, Pyramid Open Fours Sponsored By MSF Sugar & Gordonvale Bowls Club Cards Called 8-30am for 9am start 16 teams nominated.

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Another popular event, send your nominations to admin@gordonvalebowls.com. au Results from last week: Thursday Winners B Mckenzie, B Wright & W Hewitt. R/ up K Gorton G Pope & V Black.

Raffle Winner Michael 2nd Prize Bernie.

Saturday winners Alan Barry Bevan & Graeme.

A big thank you to the merry band of volunteers for the continuing work every week in keeping the green & surrounds in tip top condition thank you guys.

WEST CAIRNS LADIES

Club Championship 4’s final winners were Liz/Tania/Fran/Rita—R/up Gwen/ Laura/Betty/Pauline well done ladies Wednesday 13th Social bowls as usual if you wish a game out of the sun and under cover give Liz a call on 0400626765 names in by 10.30am game starts 11.30am Don’t forget our Pretty in Pink Day on Wednesday 20 if you wish to have a game and haven’t got your name down give Liz a call on 0400626765. Ladies our next meeting is on Wednesday 27 at 10.30am.

EDGE HILL MEMORIAL BOWLS CLUB

Ladies Social Bowls and Championship Results: Mixed Social bowls for Thursday October 7, Winners were Karina Homer and Margaret Wardrop.

Men’s Mixed Social Bowls: Tuesday October 5. Social bowls winners were Wendy Lynn and Bruce Moseley. R/U: Helen Aumuller and Mike Lynn. Tuesday Night bowls winners were Ash and Frank.

R/U: Geoff and Terry. Wed night October 6, winners were Terry, Ray and Wayne. R/U: Steve, Allan and Peter. Saturday October 9 winners were Elaine & Peter Whitehead with Jeannie Wild. R/U; Tony Macgregor and Valerie Still. $476 Jackpot won by Lou Pomroy Barry Butt and Jeannie Wild.

Elio Crema Shield (TFNQ section) played at Tully saw Edge Hill defeated in the Zone Final by South Johnstone 21-20. Good weekend by all players but they fell short on the last game. Well done.

Club Events: Check the Notice board for all games to be played and put your nomination down for 2021-2022 “A” and “B” Singles before they close. Club Triples final to be organised, Mixed Pairs and Consistency Singles to be played ASAP. To play social bowls at Edge Hill this week put your name on the lists available behind the bar for a game. Contact Ray Webster 0402 182 230, Gary Victor (GOV) 0407 962 860 for assistance if the club is closed.

WEST CAIRNS TPI BOWLS

The team with Ken Broughton as Skip, supported by Len Kensdale and Gavin Nicholls were the declared winners after the game of mixed social bowls played at the West Cairns Bowls Club ended last Monday.

Thirteen bowlers participated in the game enjoying fine conditions on the carpet green.

The game commences at 1.30pm every Monday and lasts for three hours with afternoon tea provided as part of the green fee.

Names are required to be in the hands of our selector Rosemary on 0409624623 before 12.30pm. Details such as the player’s parent club, usual playing position and a mobile phone number will assist. All of our games are non- competitive and played in a friendly atmosphere. Any player from any registered club may join us and players are asked to be present at West Cairns Bowls Club before 1.15pm when the cards are called.

Preferred dress is club uniform if it is available.

Bowls can be provided if needed. Our next committee meeting to discuss our end of year activities is due to be held at 11.30am on next Monday and all committee members are asked to be present.

BROTHERS EDMONTON

Ladies Section: Results: District Singles 2021: Congratulations to Denise Charman (Silkwood) and R/up Terry McAlary.

Sat Oct 9: Consistency Singles: T. McAlary d C Populin. J Rick d D Hester.

Coming events: Thurs Oct 21. Club Social Bowls, contact Bowls Office.

Men’s Section: Results: Wed Oct 6, Winners- Allen Begg, “Froggy”, Don Stewart. Rs/up: Bill Power, John Blain, Quentin Bates. Sat Oct 9, Winners - Carol Morris, Susan Rowe, Denis Jacoora. Rs/up- Maureen Girardi, Ron Taggart, Garry Davies.

Sun Oct 10, Mixed Classic: 1st. A Rowbotham, E Rowbotham, C Rowbothsm, F Obah. 2nd J Baird, C Brady, B Shroj, S Brady. 3rd K Richardson, G Buttigieg, D Begg, D Jacoora. Consolation prizes to Teams, Populin, McAlary & Jorgensen. Congratulations to all participating teams, a big thank you to the members who donated raffle prizes and catering, well done to all.

MOSSMAN MEN’S BOWLS

Saturday October 9 30 Bowlers for Jackpot Bowls. SAS/Mick Plummer/Jim Geddes d Peter Busch/ Bill Allison/Nev Fletcher 23-20; Col Johnson/Paul Phillips/Joe Girgenti d Bill Smith/Daryl Hoskins/Gordie 24-20; Nev Tesch/George Wilmot/Chris Payne d Col Widdows/Wayne Parkes/Col Maxted 25-18; John Cochrane/John Fleming/ Tony Brlyack d David White/Peter Gorsuch/Brock Girgenti 28-20; and the winners for the day, Terry Richards/Doug Pitt/Peter Worley d Charlie Toohey/ Steve Cue/Steve (Eddie) Heffernan 30-15.

A reminder no Jackpot Bowls this Saturday due to Mossman hosting the Classic 4s. Jackpot Bowls will resume on Saturday 23 October. Names in by 12 noon with card call at 12.45pm. For anyone interested in playing bowls, either for the first time or returning to the game, contact David White on 0407 630 759.

INNISFAIL LADIES

Innisfail Ladies met to discuss the events for the coming months. Finals of Club Championship events, TFNQ events and catering opportunities make for a busy time. Innisfail Ladies will field a team of 8 players in TFNQDLBA Division 2 Pennants in 2022.

Two games of Social Bowls were played on Wednesday.

The game of 3 bowl Pairs was a cliff-hanger with scores locked on 14 all after 15 ends.Eileen Hamann and Ann Rule defeated Sue Morrison and Dian Catelan 17 -14 on the final end.

Pam anderson, Diana O’Brien and Catherina Cook 22 defeated Bev Anderson, Jan Dunn and Marcia Ryall 4 in the game of 2 bowl Triples.

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MARLIN COAST BOWLS

Results of last week’s play: Tuesday Afternoon Men’s Triples: First- R Wade, J Russell, B O’Connor, Second- B Waters, B Virtue, J Gillman.

Tuesday Night Bowls: Spider: Peter, Jennifer, Keith, Sisca, Michelle, Avril, Jen, Shane.

Wednesday Mixed Bowls: First- B Drewitt, L Idiens, Second: L Roberts / J Carey, J Young Thursday Men’s Triples: Thursday men’s triples: First: R Lloyd, P Williamson, G Midson, Second: J Russell, P Cavanagh, S Vidgen.

Saturday Afternoon Walking Pairs: L & A Jennings, Winners of Losers: S Vidgen, P Cavanagh Club Championships: Mixed Pairs: R Gillman, M Styles def J Curtayne, D Phillips 17-15, J Smith, B O’Connor def C Thompson, E Blythe 31-18, S Porter, Y Best def R Blake, N Robson 20-14, D & T Spicer def E Parkes, B Clarkson 24-17, J Baumann, G Reynolds def M Weaver, C Scott 20-13.

Mixed Fours: J Smith, J Ward, G Midson, B O’Connor def Y Best, S Porter, D Phillips, L Mikic 23-22 Coming events: Tuesday Afternoon Men’s Triples: 1.00pm start, dress optional.

Cards called at 12.45pm Tuesday night “bare foot bowls” – be here by 5.30pm for a 6pm start.

Wednesday Ladies Bowls, gentlemen invited: 1pm start, dress optional, cards called at 12.45pm Thursday Morning 3 Bowl Pairs: 8.30 start, Sheet out.

Thursday Men’s Triples, ladies invited: 1pm start, dress optional. Cards called at 12.45pm

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SILKWOOD BOWLS

Wednesday October 6 mixed Social Bowls Glorious weather but summer was in the air. Team Jan Harvey with Anna Della Bella and Alan Hudson were defeated by Team Denise Charman with Rob Nowell and Delmo Tarditi 11/22.

Team Glen Harvey with Tony Cates and Tim Wallis defeated Team “Dutchy” with Lee Mayell and Steve Hunter 24/12 TFNQDLBA OPEN SINGLES CHAMPIONSHIP 2021 Over 7 Bowling Clubs from the District competed in this year’s championship. 2 days under very hot conditions and fierce competition 2 bowlers from Silkwood Bowls Club advanced to the semi final.

Denise Charman and LeeAnn Mayell representing Silkwood reached top 4 position.

Denise progressed through to the final play off defeating Terry Mc Alary by the narrowest of margin 25/24. Congratulation Denise claiming the 2021 TFNQDLBA Singles Championship. Well Done! GO Silkwood!!

Sunday 10, mixed Social Bowls Team Brian Brooks with Barry Green and Ann Hollingsworth defeated Team Dan Dunne with Mirella Berryman and Rob Nowell 23/19.

Team “Dutchy” with Daniel Gauci and Russ Marsden defeated Team Delmo Tarditi with Bev Marsden and Annette Gauci 21/15.

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HALF MOON BAY

Tuesday October 5 Ladies: L Power 67, F Sharp 67, N Jose 67.

Men: P Bell 69.

Wednesday October 6 Ladies: E Guiness 35.

Men: Div1: G Fowles 38, W Berry 37, P Yelland 36.

Div2: B Dwyer 39, M MacManus 39, K Kramer 38.

Friday October 8 Ladies: C Atkinson 21, J Turner 18.

Men: Div 1: B Tait 20, R Kettle 18.

Div 2: M Marsh 22, J Collett 20.

Saturday October 9 Ladies: Div 1: F Sharp 41, L Zakarevicius, P Nitschke 36 Div 2: L Duncan 38, J Rashleigh 37, M Logan 36.

Men: Div. 1: S Sania 38, T Everett 37, P Yelland 36.

Div. 2: K Schirmer 37, G Nicholls 37, L Burgess 37.

Div. 3: P Bell 39, A Easton 39, L Leonard 38.

Sunday October 10r Ladies: M Desira 35.

Men: Div. 1: A Gates 40, S Gunn 39.

Div. 2: M Wong 39, L Leonard 36.

ATHERTON

Wednesday Oct 6, Winner of the midweek 18 Hole stroke Peter Doherty With 66 nett and runner up Jamie Mcloughlan 68 nett. NTP 9 Jamie Mcloughlan, 11 Karl Riber.

Wednesday Sporters Oct 6 Stroke round Winner Barney Pensini with a great 42 nett, ru-up Curly Larkin 43 nett, 3rd Dennis Thelan 47 nett.

NTPs 3 Brownie, 9 R Milevskey,18 Barney. Least putts Barney 19 Thursday Oct 7, the Atherton Golf Club hosted the final round of interclub. We had a field of 90 players play.

Overall winner - Glenda Thomas 42 pts A Grade winner - Megan Wallis 35 pts A Grade r/up - Alicia English 34 pts B Grade winner - Robyn Croych 37 pts B Grade r/up - Karen Third 36 pts C Grade winner - Dawn Irvine 39 pts C Grade r/up - Debbie Holland 36 pts c/back Pin shots 3 A Jamieson, 9 G Steventon, 11 G Thomas and 18 E Golightly.

The winning team on the day was Gordonvale with 16 pts, 2nd Atherton 14 pts and HMB 12 pts. The winning team for 2021 was HMB with 104 pts, 2nd Atherton with 88 ptd and Mossman 67 pts.

Friday Oct 8, 6 Hole Chook run Winner Josh Edwards 16 pts, ru-up Curly Larkin 14 pts, 3rd Pup Hilder 13 pts.

Saturday Oct 9, Monthly 71 men including 7 visitors.

Medal Winner Les Tenni 66 nett on countback.

A-grade winner Jenko 69 nett, ru-up Garry Thomo 72 nett B-grade winner Barney Pensini 66 nett, ru-up Daz Blooranta 70 nett C-grade winner Swifty 66 nett, ru-up Lachlan Holmes 68 nett NTPs 3&9 J Dunne, 11 P Doherty,18 B Seymore Best Gross P Henricks 77.

Ladies - Winning on a c/back was Robin Beck with 69 nett to Lorraine Doolan. Pin shots went to 3 Sam Duck, 9 Patsy McMahon, 11 Cheryl Piccone and 18 Liz Brown.

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First junior season for Cairns water polo CAIRNS Water Polo has high hopes of unearthing our region’s next Olympic star and will be riding the wave of enthusiasm after Cairns hosted the Australian women’s water polo team on multiple pre-Tokyo training camps.

This week, the club hosted the inaugural inter-school water polo gala day and officially launch their first junior water polo program.

Established in 2018, Cairns Water Polo is one of the region’s newest sporting organisations and has tasted success at an open level with Bronze medal performances from their men’s and women’s teams at recent state tournaments.

Cairns Water Polo President, Jesse O’Hara, stated “Our club has built a core group of senior players, coaches and volunteers since establishing itself over the past few years.

“Our next chapter will focus on building junior participation rates and providing access to established performance pathways.

“Water polo is the oldest team sport in the Olympic programme, and it is our mission to see that kids from the Cairns district can fulfil their dream to play in the green and gold when the Brisbane Olympics come around in 2032.

“Establishing Cairns’ junior water program in 2021 is perfect timing,” locally based Water Polo Queensland Development Officer Camille Reed stated.

“Cairns has the potential to be a flourishing hub for water polo as we advance the game in coming years.

“We have fantastic pool infrastructure right across our footprint and the perfect tropical weather conditions for a summer team sport in the water”.

To launch the 2021-22 summer water polo season, Cairns Water Polo hosted 70 players from Trinity Anglican School, St. Mary’s and St. Augustine’s at the inaugural inter-school gala day earlier this week.

The junior water polo season will commence Sunday 24 October at Woree Sports and Aquatic Centre for 12-16 year olds of all abilities.

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