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Palm Cove resident John Felan has a vision for Williams Esplanade to become a safe pedestrian zone. Picture: Nick Dalton
l YORKEYS KNOB THE heroes of the floods after Tropical Cyclone Jasper are to be celebrated on Sunday at Yorkeys Knob. Yorkeys Knob Boating Club is hosting a special celebration to honour the heroes who played various vital roles of assistance during Cairns’ recent floods. The Superhero Sunday event from 11am-7pm will toast the volunteers, such as the State Emergency Service and other community members who exceeded expectations to help their neighbours. The Superhero Sunday event involves six bands: Grace Jones Music, 3’s A Crowd, Barbary Coasters, True North Boogie Band, No More No Less, and Fingerprint. In addition to live music, there will be activities for children, including free face painting, entertainment, and prizes for the best-dressed superheroes. Boating club general manager Krisztina Jahshan said that it was extremely significant to recognise these people. “It’s essential to show our appreciation for the dedication and bravery of our local heroes,” she said. “This event is our way of saying thank you to them and providing a platform for the community to express their gratitude.”
Walking street Consultant’s vision to pedestrianise Palm Cove esplanade
l PALM COVE | Nick Dalton PALM Cove resident and tourism and hospitality consultant John Felan is on a mission to transform Williams Esplanade in the seaside resort village to a pedestrian-only promenade. But, he said, it hinged on traffic access being provided through private land on
what is known as Lot 100 between Amphora St to Caryota St and French St to the esplanade and a car park being built in Cedar Rd so people could be bused to the waterfront. Mr Felan said his ‘Palm Cove Vision’ was about health and safety as the esplanade was becoming too busy and dangerous for people crossing the road from their hotels or resorts to the beach and vice-versa.
He said the street was too narrow for traffic, there was not enough parking and Palm Cove was promoting itself as a health and vitality destination. Mr Felan said Cairns Regional Council could duplicate what had been done on the CBD’s Esplanade between Shields St and Aplin St where only commercial, emergency and council vehicles were permitted. He said at Palm Cove there would need
to be access for commercial vehicles for deliveries and special permits for users where there was no direct access to their properties. Access from Lot 100 was vital. “This is about Palm Cove Promenade. Back in 1992 (developer) Leigh Ratcliffe published the Palm Cove strategy plan which promoted the complete pedestrianisation of Williams Esplanade,” Mr Felan said.
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Memorial plaque unveiled after years of looking for a home l EDMONTON | Nick Dalton THE National Servicemen’s Association in Cairns finally has a home for its memorial plaque. It was unveiled on Wednesday this week at the Edmonton cenotaph by stalwart John Wallwark at a ceremony attended by about 30 people. Cairns branch president Patrick Galwey said members had been searching for a suitable place with a military presence after there was no room left at the Cairns cenotaph on the Esplanade. “It’s just a beautiful cenotaph, it couldn’t be a better location, the second best in the whole of Cairns,” he said. Mr Galwey said, after receiving Cairns Regional Council approval, it took 18 months to obtain funding of $2000 from the federal government and for the plaque to be designed and manufactured. He said the Edmonton cenotaph would now be the centre of their Nashos’ activities in Cairns apart from Anzac Day. The plaque reads: “National Servicemen’s Memorial commemorating the 287,000 men called up for national service in the navy, army and air force between 1951-1972 – 212 were killed and 1479 wounded overseas. Lest we forget.”
John Hardy, of the Tablelands branch, read the commemoration address on behalf of Nasho and former commanding officer of the 51st Battalion the Far North regiment Kel Ryan, who was ill. He said the earlier post-World War 2 or the conscription of the 1960s-70s were different but served the purpose of the government of the day. “Each of you won the lottery. The prize it gave you was life-changing,” Mr Ryan’s speech said. “It took you from your post-school environment and introduced you to men from across the social spectrum. “It gave you an introduction to life beyond your comfort zone. It, I would be bold enough to say, gave you the life you have today.” The speech said compulsory national service was politically divisive but it should never have come to that. “Nationally, we must look for the benefits to be gained by national service. The experience of mateship, discipline and the notion of service are not just military benefits, but are national benefits that would inspire us all as the nation continues to develop.” Wreaths were laid on behalf of the Nashos, Cairns Regional Council, the air force and air force association, ex-servicewomen’s association, the police and the RSL. The ode was recited and the Last Post and national anthems played.
National Servicemen’s Association Tablelands branch president John Hardy (left), Cairns branch president Patrick Galwey and member John Wallwark, who unveiled the plaque at the Edmonton cenotaph. Picture: Nick Dalton
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“He designed and financially contributed to the paving and contouring of Williams Esplanade, creating the esplanade as we know it today. That was in the Mulgrave Shire Council days. That’s as far as it got. “As a long-time Palm Cove resident and business owner I’ve participated in Palm Cove tourism vision groups which
have included council from time to time. I’ve presented and promoted the case for Palm Cove Promenade at those workshops. “Yet, in spite of the fact that there is no other traffic management solution going forward, council is still reluctant to adopt a vision of a pedestrianised Palm Cove waterfront as the future for Palm Cove.
“They need to adopt this vision now so that council planners can take this into account when reviewing current development applications which impact the waterfront. Lot 100 is a current example. “It will probably take up to 10 years from now for it to happen. “It’s the only possible outcome that will come out of the
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Cairns Towards 2050 Plan for Palm Cove waterfront traffic management “One-way traffic isn’t an option because, according to council planning director Ed Johnson, the road would need to comply with current Queensland regulations for road specifications. Williams Esplanade isn’t wide enough to meet current one-way traffic specs, let
alone two.” Mr Felan said the council did not have to acquire land behind the esplanade to provide the access from Amphora St. Access could be negotiated as part of development applications for Lot 100. Mr Felan said the council needed to adopt a vision of a pedestrian esplanade – a promenade – as the future for Palm Cove.
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Inspiring tale of Himalayan man’s dreams Children after moving to Australia, where he became the first person from Batase Village to earn a degree. He later set up Take on Nepal, a trekking company focused on employing women guides, including his sister Phulmaya, who has completed a Diploma of Pharmacy, a Bachelor of Social Work, and now also calls Cairns home. “I would not have been able to achieve my goal of establishing a children’s hostel and taking Batase School from finishing in grade 5 to grade 10 without the support of the Cairns community,” Mr Tamang said. Ms Nancarrow said she was inspired to write his story and share some of the stories of the girls he had helped after volunteering as a teacher at Batase School in 2016. “I could see the impact Som’s work was having on the village children and I wanted to support his campaign for gender equity and help Som realise his dream of extending Batase School to grade 12.” The book launch and fundraising dinner for Friends of Himalayan Children is on March 2 from 6pm-10pm at The German Club in Cairns.
l BUNGALOW THE much-anticipated life story of a Cairns resident who escaped from child slavery in Nepal and eradicated sex trafficking and child marriage in his village will be launched next month in time for International Women’s Day. Himalayan Dreams: The Story of Som Tamang is the biography of a man with a singular purpose: to improve the lives of girls in rural Nepal through education. “As a child, Som watched girls disappear from his village and it was only when he became a slave himself in Kathmandu at age 10 that he realised most were being trafficked to India for the sex trade,” said author Kirsty Nancarrow. “Som was determined to stop this happening to his younger sister Phulmaya, and worked hard to fund her education so she could pursue a career, rather than living a life of poverty as a farmer, marrying and having children in her early teens.” Mr Tamang started funding the education of more children through his work as a Himalayan trekking guide and established Friends of Himalayan
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Author Kirsty Nancarrow and Som Tamang with the book she wrote about him called Himalayan Dreams: The Story of Som Tamang. It is being launched in Cairns next month. Picture: Supplied
Breakwaters costing $2.5m for residential seaside suburb
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l CLIF T ON BE ACH | Nick Dalton TWO breakwaters are to be constructed at Clifton Beach at a cost of $2.5 million to stop sand erosion. Cairns Regional Council has received more than $1m of state government funding for the construction of the breakwaters. The 28m long and 18m wide structures will be permanent on the shoreline and made from rock to stop sand loss and to retain the beach’s profile. Cr Brett Olds, who represents Clifton Beach, said local residents would be “happy”. “They don’t want to see an
Erosion at Clifton Beach along Arlington Esplanade.
extension of the rock wall (at the southern end),” he told last month’s council meeting. “It
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can’t come soon enough,” the division 9 representative said. A council spokesman said the $2.5m project would provide longer term protection of the foreshore, while also reducing ongoing costs of regular sand nourishment programs. “The impacts of ex-Tropical Cyclone Jasper highlighted the fragility and dynamic nature of Cairns’ northern beaches, reinforcing the value and urgency of additional coastal protection,” he said. “The severe weather event contributed to the erosion of sand from sections of the northern beaches resulting in the loss of vegetation and damage to roads, paths, retaining
walls and public amenities. “The primary objective of the breakwater project is to trap sand being transported north along Clifton Beach and reduce the risk of long-term erosion on the beach. “This will improve the resilience of the beach and improve the functionality, be more attractive and more useable for the community. “A sand nourishment program is anticipated to continue following construction of the breakwater structures and will be completed as a separate project.” A council report said continued erosion of Clifton Beach had resulted in the need for erosion protection struc-
tures to be considered. “Sand nourishment campaigns have been previously completed with these campaigns undertaken at substantial cost with limited success as the sand continues to be washed away by wave action as part of the natural coastal processes,” it said. The report said the project had been accelerated using funds and resources committed to the Holloways Beach breakwater project, which had been delayed pending confirmation of the rebuilding of Casuarina St badly damaged in ex-Tropical Cyclone Jasper flooding. Work is expected to be completed later this year.
THE first community cabinet of the year is being staged in Cairns. A government spokesman said Tropical Cyclone Jasper had significantly impacted the Far North’s community and important tourism industry, which was why the first cabinet would be held in Cairns on Wednesday, February 28. “To ensure we are accessible to the community, local organisations and businesses, community cabinets will have deputation meetings with ministers, a town hall meeting for community members and a community barbecue,” he said. The spokesman said people had until 5pm today (February 16) to register at www.qld.gov. au/communitycabinet Premier Steven Miles said “my commitment to Queenslanders is that my government is listening”. “There’s no better way to listen than to show up and hear firsthand from locals about the issues that matter to them,” he said. “That’s why my government will do even more community cabinets and host opportunities for Queenslanders to speak to myself and the cabinet directly. “That includes deputations and town hall meetings. If you’re in the Far North, I encourage you to RSVP to a community cabinet event and get involved.” Tourism and Sport Minister and Cairns MP Michael Healy said he was “delighted the first community cabinet would be held in Cairns”. “We’ve had some unprecedented challenges in recent months,” he said. “This will allow Cairns’ organisations to engage directly with key decision-makers in government. “I expect cost of living, housing and disaster recovery will be some of the big issues to come up in Cairns.” Barron River MP Craig Crawford said it was a great chance to meet face-to-face with ministers. “Locals can register to hold meetings on a wide range of issues that matter to us in the Far North,” he said.
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Two mayoral aspirants Big field lines up for mayoral and councillor positions in Cairns l CAIRNS REGION | Nick Dalton
Cr Teresa Millwood.
l CASSOWARY COAST CASSOWARY Coast Regional Council has a two-horse race for the mayoralty with incumbent Cr Mark Nolan seeking a second term and division 2 councillor Theresa Millwood as the other candidate. Cr Millwood is first on the ballot paper and Cr Nolan second. Cr Nolan has been a councillor and deputy mayor since 2004. Cr Milwood has been on the council for one term. Councillors Nicholas Pervan (div. 4), Jeffery Baines (div. 5) and Renee McLeod (div. 6) will retain their seats after there were no other nominations. Seven people are contesting the other three divisions. Tully Heads volunteer Chris Littlemore is first on the division 1 ballot paper, followed by Tully agronomist Peter Reed. In division 2 deputy mayor Barry Barnes is No.1, followed by Tully Heads retiree Marcus Thomas and Tully resident Ellen Jessop. In division 3, El Arish publican and former deputy mayor Wayne Kimberley topped the paper with Cr Trudy Tschui second.
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SEVEN mayoral candidates and 33 divisional contenders are contesting the 2024 Cairns Regional Council elections on March 16. Three team leaders and four independent candidates will aim for the top job. In the meantime, Cairns deputy mayor Brett Moller has retained division one as the only choice for the elections at the close of nominations on Tuesday this week. Also keeping their seats are councillors Nicholas Pervan (division 4), Jeffery Baines (division 5) and Renee McLeod (division 6) on the Cassowary Coast Regional Council. Last minute independent mayoral contender, businessman John Kelly (to be known as John Kel on the ballot paper), is in top position after the ballot draw on Wednesday morning. He is running as leader of the Common Sense Party which has yet to announce candidates. Other candidates in ballot paper order are Warren Vetters (Warren Binda on the ballot paper), also an independent, describing himself as a country music recording artist/singer song writer in Australia, a proud Indigenous koori murrawarri and now a film writer and coproducer. Division 5 councillor and leader of Team Eden Amy Eden, who wants to lead the city after just one term in council, is third. Next is ex-sex worker and current comedian Leah Potter of Cairns North, who is campaigning on a platform of live music and free condoms. Community first leader and long-time environmentalist Denis Walls is having a go at the mayoralty for the first time. He’s fifth. In sixth place is former senior cop Paul Taylor, whose dec-
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Independent Warren Vetters.
Team Eden leader Amy Eden.
Independent Leah Potter.
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Community First’s Denis Walls.
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ades-long police career ended suddenly in 2022. Last is current mayor Cr Terry James, who was appointed to the role in November after the resignation of Bob Manning. He heads the Unity Team, also formerly headed by Mr Manning. Division 1 Division 1 incumbent and deputy mayor Brett Moller returns to the council chambers after being the sole nomination. Division 2 In the southern corridor, incumbent Rob Pyne is contesting division 5, leaving a competitive field of six candidates (in ballot paper order): Community First’s Indigenous community facilitator Patricia Courtenay, businesswoman Nikki Giumelli (Unity), Cairns Chamber of Commerce vicepresident Matthew Tickner (independent), community advocate Kesa Strieby (Team Eden), high school teacher Stephen Lippingwell (independent) and former councillor John Schilling (independent). Division 3 Small business owner Marisa Seden (Community First) heads the ballot paper followed by Unity’s businesswoman Heidi Healy and popular incumbent Cathy Zeiger (independent).
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Division 4 Team Eden’s radio host Trevor Tim is No.1 on the ballot paper followed by Shane Cuthbert (independent), Cate Mahoney (independent) and Unity’s Cr Jeremy Neal, who filled the vacancy left by Cr James after he was elevated to mayor. Division 5 In division 5, Cr Rob Pyne is having a third go at a division (after representing divisions 2 and 3) and is first on the ballot paper, followed by CBD businesswoman Birgit Ariana Machnitzke (independent), Cairns North small business owner James Coll, Unity candidate Nathan Lee Long, who is a professional project manager and former Urban Development
Division 6 Team Eden’s candidate, real estate agent Shane Trimby, takes pole position followed by GP Nicole Sleeman for Community First, local business owner and independent Alan Benn and incumbent Cr Kristy Vallely (Unity). Division7 Ian Moller Nielsen, the Cairns Show Association secretary-manager, heads the ballot paper for Team Eden, followed by lawyer Renee Lees (Community First), physiotherapist and businesswoman Anna Middleton (independent) and pharma-
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Team Eden pledges to hold regular community conversations
Chatting ‘with‘ people l CAIRNS REGION | Nick Dalton MAYORAL candidate Amy Eden will host regular divisional community chats with residents if elected next month. She said nothing was better than face-to-face conversations. “These days, we’re more connected than ever – thanks to smartphones, virtual meetings and social media,” Cr Eden said. “But, in this age of round-theclock digital interaction, there is still nothing that can compare to a simple face-to-face conversation,” she said. “Sitting down with another person in a real-life environment to talk face-to-face conveys so much more than an email or a Facebook comment ever could. “It allows you to genuinely connect, to absorb more than just words. This is communication at its most organic, at its fullest. “Currently there is very poor – in some cases absent – regular interactions by members of Cairns Regional Council with the broader community. “Councillors are elected to represent residents. It makes sense that they should get out into their communities and talk directly to the people they represent. That’s why I plan to
Team Eden leader Amy Eden (far right) meets Kangaroo Football Club members with division four candidate Trevor Tim. Picture: Supplied
introduce regular ‘community conversations’, where two-way communication is valued and encouraged. “We’re already making moves in this direction during our campaign, setting up conversations in a range of public settings. “We want to hear from you
from the very start so we can go into the next term of council confident that our community is properly represented. “I hope you’ll get out to a community conversation in your area to meet your division candidate and let them know what’s important to you. “Moving forward, Team
Eden is committed to establishing six-monthly community conversations in each division, facilitated by the local councillor. “They will be tailored to the needs of each division as a platform to share information, concerns and ideas with councillors and senior council officers.
“I’ll also be getting out as much as I can to meet people in every division so I can truly understand what makes our city and our community tick. “This is just one of many ways we intend to open up the lines of communications to create a more transparent, accountable and engaged council.”
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DOUGLAS Shire deputy mayor Cr Lisa Scomazzon will slog it out with independents – passionate Port Douglas resident and public transport advocate David Haratsis and recycling business owner Stacy Wilkinson, who belatedly threw their hats into the ring this week for the March 16 elections. On the ballot paper Cr Scomazzon is first followed by Mr Haratsis and Mr Wilkinson. For the four councillor positions there are nine candidates with lifeguard Michael Rees drawing No.1, followed by Chris Barber of Paws and Claws refuge and boarding centre, Councillor Roy Zammataro, fishing, men’s shed and Tin Shed stalwart Bill Allison, Mossman scientist Peter Wood, former councillor and council chief executive Terry Melchert, freelance travel and lifestyle journalist Sara Mulcahy, police Sergeant Damian Meadows, Councillor Peter McKeown, Councillor Abigail Noli, Douglas Chamber of Commerce president Jeremy Blockey and Cr McKeown’s partner and Mossman business owner Pia McKeown. Editor’s note: A photograph of Mr Wilkinson was unavailable so Cairns Local News chose not to run any photographs of the mayoral candidates.
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COMMUNITY First has launched a CBD revitalisation policy as one of their broadreaching campaign strategies for the future long-term success of the Cairns CBD. “There are a number of ways in which council can help in the revitalisation of the CBD,” said mayoral candidate Denis Walls. “One of those is advocating for mixed-use precincts in the city. These are precincts that have a variety of uses, such as higher density housing, commercial and retail services and facilities to support employment areas,” he said. “This is a successful way to energise the CBD, provide housing, jobs, and enhance security making the city safer, more attractive and more liveable. “Council can facilitate mixeduse precincts through sound planning and collaboration with landowners and by working with state government to provide PDAs (Priority Development Areas) to facilitate this. “I will be strongly pushing for this if elected. These mixed-use precincts could incorporate affordable housing, including student housing for JCU and CQU students, as well as tourist and retail facilities. “This whole process can be accelerated through Temporary Local Planning Instruments
A RALLY to try to convince the state government to buy back Taylor Point at Trinity Beach to prevent development is being held tomorrow. Community First has organised the rally at Connemara Park, next to the Taylor Point entrance at the end of Moore St at 10am. Community First mayoral candidate Denis Walls said he would be speaking as well as division 9 candidate Carine Visschers, Jasse Walton of Taylor Point Action Group (TPAG), traditional owner Gavin Singleton and Barron River MP Craig Crawford. “This is a great opportunity to put this issue front and centre during the Cairns Regional Council election and with a state election following in October,” Mr Walls said. “Although the state government will have to contribute the lion’s share of a buyback, which is estimated at between $7m and $8m, the council has a significant role to play in contributing to the many infrastructural improvements that will be required afterwards. “Earl Hill has been a great success. Imagine Taylor Point being part of the cycle and walking tracks up and down the northern beaches.”
Community First mayoral candidate Denis Walls (centre) with his team of (from left) Phillip Musumeci, Marisa Seden, Carine Visschers, Patricia Courtenay, Renee Lees and Dr Nicole Sleeman. Picture: Supplied
Community First wants mixed-use precincts in CBD (TLPIs). TLPIs enable the provision of residential accommodation for those currently having difficulty finding available and affordable accommodation within the Cairns local government area and can be used to bring more available properties on to the market which may be logjammed due to red tape. “For the CBD to be liveable we also need to reduce urban
heat with cool walkable streets to encourage people to live and visit. As Singapore has shown, and as mayor, I will be advocating greening verges, planting more suitable trees, shade structures, ensuring developments have good ventilation that don’t block breezes, and encouraging lightcoloured roofs and the greening of buildings. “In order to drive this agenda
to turn Cairns into a thriving city we need to make every effort to reduce the costs for businesses in the CBD by examining the ratings structure and the waiving of certain fees to attract innovators and investors. “I will be asking for an audit of available land in the CBD for this purpose so that the CBD of the future can adhere to the wishes of Cairns’ citizens who have
said in surveys that the three most important things that count in Cairns are its sustainability, its liveability and its environment. “Naturally, I will be consulting with CBD stakeholders on key priorities to kick start the rejuvenation process. We’ve been talking a lot recently about a resilient Cairns. Great. But let’s also aim higher and go for a thriving Cairns.”
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Housing rates subsidy l CAIRNS REGION FIRST home buyers will have their first year’s rates subsidised by $1000 under a Team Eden-led Cairns Regional Council. “The first year is the hardest for new home owners,” mayoral candidate Amy Eden said. “This initiative will give first home owners a real leg up and provide incentive for young people to stay in Cairns to build their futures and raise their families. “The subsidy will be capped at 300 properties a year and will be funded by scrapping some of Unity’s extravagant and unnecessary expenses.” Cr Eden said her team recognised more residential housing was needed to meet growing demand across the Cairns region and enable more first home buyers to enter the market. “Prices in Cairns have soared as availability dwindles, making it harder for young people to get into their own homes,” she said. “This, combined with low rental vacancy, is driving young people away from our city to find affordable housing elsewhere. On top of that some of our residents have been impacted by the recent natural disasters. Recovering and rebuilding is a stressful and costly time for people and, under an Eden-led council we will waive all council fees relating to rebuilding people’s homes.”
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Unity Team takes CBD tour to identify ways to revitalise its soul l CAIRNS REGION | Nick Dalton
Unity Team members in the Cairns CBD (from left) Jeremy Neal, Nathan Lee Long, Rhonda Coghlan, Brett Moller, Nikki Giumelli, Heidi Healy and Matthew Calanna. Picture: Nick Dalton
THE Unity Team has been on a walking tour of the Cairns CBD with city stalwart and property investor Fred Mellick to identify ways to bring more life to the inner city. Mr Mellick took division 5 candidate Nathan Lee Long around the CBD this week looking at public spaces that could be upgraded as well as identifying empty buildings that could be transformed into housing. Unity is keen to have more people living in the city centre to help curb anti-social behaviour, attract more visitors, retailers, restaurants, cafes and other businesses. Mr Lee Long said there were challenges with converting buildings into homes, including access, configurations and fire safety. “In a post-COVID world, Unity will conduct a review of the Cairns CBD commercial study with a focus on stimulating CBD living and increasing the number of permanent residents in the CBD,” he said. “We need not just grow into the suburbs, we need to increase the number of people who live and work in our CBD”. Deputy mayor Brett Moller said it was not just a council responsibility to activate the CBD, it involved building and business owners and the community working together with the council to focus on streets
such as Aplin, Grafton and Lake. Cr Moller admitted there had “not been a big uptake” to a council plan offering incentives to building owners to upgrade the facades of many empty premises. He said Unity’s third of seven policies was to further diversify the region’s economy. That included the 2032 Olympics, the expansion of the NRL to 18 teams and the region’s natural proximity to Asia and the Pacific “to expand our profile as a tropical new world city”. “We have long partnered with the PNG rugby league to support their bid to become the NRL’s 18th team,” said Unity leader and Mayor Terry James. “Hosting this team will enable the investment into Barlow Park, enable the hosting of regular NRL games and facilitate more flights from Port Moresby to Cairns,” he said. “We have signed the MOU, and our experience on the team will ensure that we see the process through. “To bring new events to Cairns, we need to work with Tourism and Events Queensland to partner with the events industry to make Cairns the regional events capital of Australia,” said division 2 and TTNQ board member, Nikki Giumelli. Other aspects of their economic diversification policy include health, manufacturing and production, education, tourism and events, retail and sports.
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Nearly 44,000 people sought treatment – most seen in about 15 minutes l CAIRNS REGION | Nick Dalton ALMOST 44,000 people have sought treatment at emergency departments across the Cairns and Hinterland region in the past three months. Despite the big increase in patients requiring the most urgent care, they were treated within two minutes, according
to the latest Queensland Health performance data. There was a 20 per cent increase in urgent cases. Less urgent patients were also overwhelmingly seen in clinically recommended times, including 92 per cent of category 5 patients. Data shows there were 43,785 patients seeking help across Cairns and Hinterland Hospital and Health Service (CHHHS) emergency departments (EDs)
and Cairns Hospital ED recorded 21,544 patients over the three months. Patients at all of the EDs waited a median of 15 minutes to receive treatment, with Cairns Hospital patients waiting 13 minutes. More elective surgeries were performed last quarter, with a 4.5 per cent increase compared to the same time last year. The elective surgery waiting list dropped
by more than 13 per cent. CHHHS chief executive Leena Singh said the service had several initiatives in place to improve hospital performance and increase capacity to ensure “we meet future demand and the community’s expectations for a safe, accessible, and sustainable health system”. “The $26.4 million expansion of the Cairns Hospital emergency department is currently
on schedule for completion this year,” she said. “In early 2023, we opened a dedicated 45-bed sub-acute care unit off-site from Cairns Hospital, along with the repurposing of 12 beds at Gordonvale Hospital in February 2023. “This paved the way to open our new surgical and orthopaedic assessment unit at Cairns Hospital earlier this year, which has improved patients’ timely
access to surgery and orthopaedic surgery, creating additional capacity at Cairns Hospital and lessening the pressure on beds for the most serious cases. “Construction of the new purpose-built mental health building at Cairns Hospital is well underway. This new unit will deliver five additional mental health beds as well as consolidate our acute mental health inpatient services and staff.”
Med-style resto to ‘come’ l CAIRNS CBD | Nick Dalton
Éla Drink + Meze director Joan Wilson (right) with head chef Jérôme Kiers on site of the new restaurant.
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A NEW Mediterraneaninspired restaurant Éla Drink + Meze is due to open at the Cairns waterfront dining precinct in April. The Wilson Group — which also own Ollie’s Italian and The Chambers — is behind the venture on the site of the Boatshed. Director Joan Wilson said the eatery was named after a Greek expression translating to ‘come’ or ‘come now’. “Éla Drink + Meze beckons tourists and
locals to enjoy a slice of Mediterranean paradise,” she said. “In an ode to the coastal allure and modern flavours of the Agean, Éla Drink + Meze has all the ingredients for success – stunning waterfront views, a strong culinary concept and an elevated, yet casual ambience perfectly suited to Tropical Far North Queensland’s balmy climate.” She said construction was underway with a vision to breathe new life and vibrancy into the waterfront occupancy. “Éla Drink Meze will be the gathering place
the precinct needs, where everyone is welcome to unwind and enjoy breezy long lunches, drinks and nibbles at dusk, or cocktails all-day long.” At the helm of the kitchen will be head chef Jérôme Kiers, who has experience in Michelin-star kitchens throughout Europe. He joined the Wilson Group two years ago. “We believe the market has a strong need for a venue concept like Éla Drink + Meze”, said Mrs Wilson. “And we can’t wait to bring the concept to life at the waterfront dining precinct”.
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l CAIRNS REGION AS the wet season continues, Cairns Regional Council is warning residents to take precautions against mosquito breeding. A council spokesman said ongoing wet weather, combined with the natural tropical climate, extensive areas of rainforest, mangroves and swamps, and plenty of places for water sitting and stagnant, had resulted in favourable breeding conditions for mosquitoes. “Over 40 mosquito species are frequently encountered in north Queensland, with the majority of these being carriers of diseases such as Dengue and Ross River fevers,” he said. “With some mosquito-borne diseases being endemic to the Cairns region, others can be easily introduced by infected visitors who travel to the region from countries where the diseases occur. “While there are no practical measures that offer complete control of mosquito populations, there are measures that residents can take to reduce pest numbers in the short term. “Mosquitoes need water to breed, residents can therefore play an important role in reducing mosquitoes by preventing water from pooling in their homes and yards.” This can involve emptying standing water from containers, and unblocking rain gutters unclogged.
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Midwives Nerissa Ward (left), Nicole Peterson, Jo Taylor, foundation CEO Gina Hogan, midwife Martine Shanks, Kenfrost Homes’ Alex Loughton, midwife Mary McGuinness and Remya Nair are excited to have reached the fundraising goal for the Butterfly Birth Suite. PICTURE: Isabella Guzman Gonzalez
A SPECIAL birth suite for parents experiencing pregnancy loss and stillbirth at Cairns Hospital will become a reality in the coming months thanks to a $40,000 donation from Kenfrost Homes that has helped the campaign reach its $200,000 goal. With figures of six stillbirths and two neonatal deaths daily in Australia, the Far North Queensland Hospital Foundation decided to support grieving mothers at Cairns Hospital with a separate birth suite for pregnancy loss called the Butterfly Suite, which will fulfill medical needs and offer a comforting space. “When we think about visiting a birth suite, we think of a really positive experience but for people experiencing pregnancy loss it’s a very difficult time so the Butterfly Suite is about providing a safe space for these families to grieve, and receive the care they need,” foundation’s chief executive Gina Hogan said. “The community has come together to achieve this goal, starting with $100,000 from the Nu Nu Melbourne Cup event, we also had the Alive Pharmacy’s Ride for Isabel, our Christmas wrap and we had Kenfrost Homes who donated the final $40,000 to get
us to the target.” Construction of the suite has begun and is expected to be launched in the coming months. Hospital midwifery and nursing director Mary McGuinness said the project could be life-changing for grieving families. “When ladies that have lost a baby come in, they access an area that is completely for live birth and it can be very distressing, so we always wanted to have a space that was created especially for them,” she said. “It will be clinically safe but homely, warm, purpose-built, with no baby monitors, a double bed so mums can rest with their partner or their children, and an inviting space that can help them come to terms with this tragic event. “Pregnancy loss is something that is always with us, we want this service even if we’d only were to use it five times a year.” Kenfrost Homes marketing coordinator Alex Loughlon said the firm was proud to support the cause. “We’re incredibly grateful for the incredible work at the Cairns Hospital, also for the foundation to rally the community, so we’re only happy to support and get this project over the line and for the hospital to recognise the Butterfly Suite as a need is really big, so we’re very proud to be a part of it,” he said.
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| Isabella Guzman Gonzalez THREE Mandingalbay Yidinji sisters are leading the wave of Indigenous tourism in Cairns educating visitors from around the world on authentic and ancient culture as tour guides. Joanne, Leeann and Brenda Mundraby are senior tour guides for the not-for-profit tourism operator Mandingalbay Authentic Indigenous Tours, where their ‘Hands-on Country Eco Tour’ to East Trinity is playing a crucial role in promoting sustainable, responsible, and communitybased tourism to tourists from across the globe. All three were new to tourism before joining Mandingalbay in April 2023 and now have become critical cultural ambassadors for the Mandingalbay Yidinji people. “Joanne and I saw the ad for the job and decided to join, once we did our training and got on board and wanted to see if we like it and decided to tell Leeann about it and a few weeks after she was here,” said Brenda Mundraby. “They loved it so much that I quit my job and came here,” Leeann Mundraby said. “Working on Country is what we enjoy the most, we’re also learning as we go but being able to be on Country and shar-
Senior tour guides at Mandingalbay Authentic Indigenous Tours Leeann, Joanne and Brenda Mundraby want to educate and entertain people through their tours on country. Picture: Isabella Guzman Gonzalez
ing our knowledge with people is the best part.” The sisters highlighted the importance of sharing culture with local and international visitors to start a healthier dialogue with Indigenous communities. “It’s about creating that safe space where visitors can ask questions because the more questions they ask, the more accurate information they’ll get,”
Joanne Mundraby said. “Because they are coming from all over the world, while they’re here we want to give them the best tour possible and by doing that we’re connecting with them on a deeper level, they leave lightweighted, they have cried and they have healed, so to me that’s pretty special and it’s what working on Country is about,” said Brenda
Mundraby. “Working together as sisters, we’re also honouring our grandfather. He was one of the first people to put his hand up to start the native titles and he’s not here to see our progress so we’re honouring him while working on Country and paving that pathway like he did for us.” Sales and marketing manager Marcus Brady said the achievements of the sisters were inspir-
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MORE than 2000 students have kicked off a week of fun and festivities at James Cook University, beginning their journey in tertiary education. Already having started with a blast, Orientation Week is a busy time for new arrivals at James Cook University, in both campuses of Cairns and Townsville. The new students join another 8200 enrolled students either returning next week for another eventful year of study or starting a new course. JCU vice chancellor Professor Simon Biggs said it was an exciting atmosphere at both campuses as staff prepared to welcome new and returning students. “It’s a special time for our new students, who are no doubt eager to begin their JCU journey,” he said. “O Week offers the perfect opportunity for new students to experience the best of what JCU has to offer, both academically and socially. “We are pleased to see strong domestic student demand across a range of courses at JCU, which has been bolstered by an almost 20 per cent increase in international enrolments across both Cairns and Townsville compared to the same period last year,”
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l KURANDA THE Kuranda Scenic Railway services are set to resume tomorrow. As part of a staged return to full service, Queensland Rail will operate two return services every weekend until Saturday, March 2 when the full timetable will be reinstated of two return services a day, seven days a week. The service is back on line following extensive damage to the railway in the wake of exTropical Cyclone Jasper. Transport Minister Bart Mellish said thanks to the hard work of Queensland Rail crews and contractors in challenging conditions, more than 60 sites had been repaired in two months, to allow the Kuranda Range to safely reopen to rail traffic. “Further works to bolster resilience on the range will continue through to July 2024, pending weather and construction conditions,” he said. “The damage to the Kuranda Range rail line following exTropical Cyclone Jasper was significant with major track washouts, significant landslips, uprooted trees and debris on the tracks in more than 60 sites along the railway.” Mr Mellish said it was important to the community and the tourism industry that the servvice was back on line as soon as possible.
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Dr Suki Ahluwalia celebrates the investment from Cairns Private Hospital into ENT services, including a new ENT Stealthstation and Storz Stack system. Picture: Ramsay Healthcare
HUNDREDS of thousands of dollars have been invested by Cairns Private Hospital to expand its ear, nose and throat services, tripling the number of surgeons to meet demand. Dr Suki Ahluwalia, from Coral Sea ENT, who has been operating at the hospital since 2015, has been joined by Dr Ryan Adams and Dr Gavin Quail in Complete ENT, a new Cairns clinic specialising in ear, nose and throat services. With the extra surgeons, the hospital has also invested in various pieces of technology for the clinic. The new technology acquired by the hospital includes ENT StealthStation, a surgical navigation system that allows for precise tracking of surgical instruments. Dr Ahluwalia said that the ENT StealthStation would be extremely beneficial to clinic. “The ENT StealthStation is designed to allow for greater accuracy and precision while operating on more complex sinus cases,” he said. Along with the ENT
StealthStation, the hospital has also invested in a $210,000 Storz Stack system, featuring new telescopes, cameras, light sources and monitors to support surgeons during ENT procedures. Hospital chief executive officer Ben Tooth said the expanded surgical team and new equipment were part of the hospital’s commitment to offering Far North Queensland residents access to leading private healthcare close to home. “In recent years we have seen increased demand for ENT services and ENT-related surgery in the region,” he said. “By tripling the number of ENT surgeons we have available at Cairns Private Hospital, we’re ensuring more Cairns locals can see an ENT specialist and have surgery locally, rather than travelling to Townsville. “Regional communities deserve access to the latest surgical equipment. “This investment also helps attract and retain leading specialists to our region. “We’re as committed as ever to Cairns and I’m excited to be growing our ENT service.”
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THIS WEEK’S QUESTION What do you think about an idea to make the Palm Cove esplanade a pedestrian promenade?
Big no from us. Clifton Beach is no longer the quiet residential beach side suburb it used to be with this new high-rise dwelling. As a close neighbour, the constant noise and increased traffic over the past 14 months has been unbelievable, not forgetting the dust, the illegal parking – including in front of our driveway by tradies – and the total disregard by council for the local ratepaying residents. When the recent approved building starts, there will be another 12-15 months of the same issues. Once these buildings are completed, the traffic and noise will increase. - Julie Dunn, Facebook
One hundred per cent no. It doesn’t meet town planning, is an eyesore not blending in with the area, and, like all the church developments, it won’t stay a retirement complex. - Dan Hammersley, Facebook
People, we can’t complain about this. Of more serious concern would be the youth
Yes, retirees will downsize to move into these units. They’ll sell their larger family homes, freeing up those homes for younger families to buy. -Meredith Wilsch, Facebook
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Roadside drug testing commonly done throughout FNQ ROADSIDE drug testing has been around for 16 years now, and testing is regularly done throughout the Far Northern region. In the beginning, roadside tests took eight minutes, then five minutes, then three minutes, and now only two minutes are needed to get a positive or negative result. Here’s some helpful information about roadside drug testing. How does saliva-based road-
Jane’s view side drug driving testing work? Roadside drug testing allows
police to conduct saliva testing in conjunction with roadside breath testing or as a standalone check. The roadside drug testing process operates similarly to the roadside breath test. What is the testing process? Police will ask you to provide a saliva sample for testing, which will take a few minutes to analyse at the stop. If a negative result is returned, you can go on your way. A positive result: a drug is detected. You will need to undergo a second
saliva test. If the second saliva test is also positive for drugs, your driver’s licence will be suspended, and the remainder of the saliva sample will be sent for laboratory analysis. If a positive laboratory result is returned, the driver will be notified and charged with a traffic offence for drug driving. What drugs will be tested? Saliva tests can detect the active ingredients of: • THC: the active ingredient in cannabis
• Methylamphetamine:also known as speed and ice • MDMA: is the active ingredient in ecstasy. What level of drugs can be detected without penalty? Any trace of the nominated drugs in your system and you can be penalised. How can drugs affect your driving? The effects of drugs on driving vary depending on the type of drug. Some of the common effects of driving on drugs are
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Much of her dedication has been involvement with the Port Douglas Neighbourhood Centre, in particular within the popular Nik Nak Shed. As well as this, Lulu has had a part to play with the Clink Theatre, both on stage and backstage. Being a former member of the Adelaide Theatre Group, she was an ideal choice as a local performer, however our local hero has been more than happy to sell tickets, help with the theatre’s gardening and clean up after performances. Lulu’s cleaning skills go way beyond just the Clink Theatre, as she makes a daily effort to help clean Four Mile Beach and has been a member of the Save the Waterfront Committee. Our newly crowned senior citizen of the year simply loves meeting people and has, in fact, been volunteering since she was five-years-old. Her atti-
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“The teachers, tutors and administration staff at TAFE Queensland were very supportive and inspiring. They had a lot of industry experience — in practical areas, in salon and with teaching,” she said. “They actually helped me decide that a career in the beauty industry — specifically with a home salon — would be a good fit for me. “They shared how they started their salons themselves, and provided me with some great feedback on how to start small.” During the diploma students cover theory and practical skills such as waxing, tinting, facials and relaxation massage. Now, at Freshwater Skin and Beauty, the home salon that she established since completing her qualification, facials and makeup are her specialities, in addition to providing waxing, tinting, lash lifts, brow lamination, spray tanning, massage, makeup tutorials, manicures and pedicures. “For anybody considering studying beauty, it’s a great industry to get into. There are many, many options that you can explore as a career. You can work in a standard salon just doing brows and waxing. You can go into laser, you can work on cruise ships, or you can become a teacher. So many options,” Ms Anderson said.
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the casino on March 8 and 9 from 9pm for two unforgettable shows going through the band’s early blues years, to the Rumours era, Tango in the Night and even some of Stevie Nicks solo material. Vocalist and keyboardist Gary Stewart said the band was always eager to return to Cairns. “It’s always exciting to go back to Cairns, we love it up there. We’ve been visiting now
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crowds, they keep showing up, they know all the songs, they sing and dance and we can’t wait.” Ranging from amazing hits like Go Your Own Way, The Chain, Everywhere, Dreams, Tusk and Big Love, the sixpiece rock band will keep fans on their feet with their on-stage chemistry and fun antics. “One of the highlights of the show is probably our drummer, he’s very entertaining, we never
know when he’s going to show up and what he’s going to do on the night, quite unpredictable so he’s always a stand out,” Mr Stewart said. “But the best it’s always the crowd participation, when we get the crowd involved that’s always memorable for us.” Mr Stewart invited people to join them once again for a great night of live music. “If you like live music come and see what a great perfor-
mance this is. I’m sure most people will know at least a couple of songs, these are songs that people grew up with,” he said. “We’ll offer you a live version so it’s a bit different than what you expect. One of my favourites to play is Rhiannon and Don’t Stop, and it’s also free so come down and party with us.” For more information, visit www.reefcasino.com.au/venue/ BAR36/
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lMANUNDA | Isabella Guzman Gonzalez DANCING like no one is watching has taken a new meaning with the celebration of Cairns’ most nonjudgmental dancing party No Lights No Lycra (NLNL) which has turned one and continues to grow a community of dancers in the dark. Kicking off their operations in Cairns in February 2023, NLNL Cairns has become the go-to destination for locals and visitors looking for a unique dancing experience that allows them to let loose and bust a move without judgment or instruction in a dark hall. The not-for-profit has managed to grow the community of dancers up to over 600 through word of mouth and social media in the past year and is looking to continue their dancing sessions every Monday at 6pm at the ARC Community Centre in Manunda. NLNL Cairns ambassador Rebecca Godfrey said they were extremely happy to have been embraced by the community in the past year. “It’s not only this first anniversary but the fact that over these 12 months we’ve tripled in numbers and it has happened quite recently, so it’s nice to know that as word gets out there and word of mouth and social media is working so that people are learning about the class,”
she said. “We want to keep going and see how many people we can reach and show them a really good time while getting fit. At the moment we’re seeing an average of 20 dancers and it keeps jumping up, and it’s this organic growth that keeps us motivated.” Ms Godfrey said it was exciting to have reached this anniversary milestone despite all the challenges. “It’s an amazing feeling and it’s important to celebrate because it’s so much hard work. It’s not about the money. For us to see more people coming to the classes and more people engaging with our social media is fantastic,” she said. “Everybody has a connection with music and with NLNL we can capture that feeling that dancing generates for people. “Now that we’ve reached the oneyear goal we would love to potentially open more classes, because we do realise that location means a lot to people for accessibility. We’re not sure yet if we’ll start classes on the north side or south side, but for now we’ll keep making sure that dancers turn up and invite their friends.” NLNL Cairns ambassadors are encouraging the community to celebrate the anniversary by joining the Monday class, dance to their favourite tunes and break a sweat. The cost of entrance is $10 and no booking is required. For more information, visit the No Lights No Lycra Facebook page
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| Isabella Guzman Gonzalez IT’S time to go back into time with Manunda hip hop legend Morganics and his latest single ‘Back for more’ that will take you on a journey through the past decades of hip hop while beat switching from hard-hitting funk to electro beatbox and even a dash of deep house. Rapper, beatboxer and bboy and former member of MetaBass ‘n’ Breath, Morganics, has released a new track celebrating the history of hiphop culture and his roots as a b-boy and breakdancer with its accompanying video paying homage to the young Cairns bboys and b-girls. The track is made complete by cuts of local DJ and graffiti artist, DJ Vix, originally
from El Salvador. “I’ve used hip hop as a tool to help people tell their stories and this is just me taking a moment to tell a bit of my story and express my love for the culture of hip hop which is beyond just rapping, it’s graffiti, it’s beatboxing, it’s b-boying, it’s community,” he said. “The videoclip starts with me being interviewed in the Bronx in 1998, I was there at a b-boy competition, and then during the clip I cut to various bits of footage of me breaking whether it is Sydney or Bali or Cairns. There’s also quite a bit of footage of the local recent b-boy cypher that happened at the Cairns PCYC so I was keen to really connect those worlds. “There are some beat switches from an up tempo funk beat to an electro breatbox beat and a bit of a deep house base line.
I kept it short and sweet to keep it fresh for people. “As I say on my song, ‘When I hit the floor, it’s 1984. Back to the future back for more’, so it’s an homage to the timeless and futuristic element that’s hip hop culture.” After five solo albums, two with MetaBass ‘n’ Breath and an EP last year, Morganics has returned and will be performing live next to DJ Vix at Elixir on Friday, March 1. “Tune in and enjoy my new track, music is free these days so what do you have to lose?” he said. “We’ll also be at Elixir on March 1 with DJ Vix and there will be a lot of great local hip hop acts that night as well.”
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Lots to do in Chinese New Year l CAIRNS REGION
THE annual Chinese New Year Festival continues this weekend and into next week as part of a 15-day program. Organised by the Cairns and District Chinese Association Inc. (CADCAI), this year’s celebration heralds the arrival of the auspicious year of the wood dragon 2024. It also marks the 20th year since the Cairns Chinese New Year Festival be-
gan as community celebration in 2004. The highlights include a visual arts exhibition with Cairns’ sister city Zhanjiang at the Tanks Art Centre, a Chinese New Year banquet, a yum cha experience, and the grand finale – the lantern festival and fireworks extravaganza on February 25 on the Esplanade Lagoon Plaza from 5.30pm-7.30pm. The Chinese New Year banquet is at the Golden Boat
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Chinese Restaurant on Saturday, February 17, from 6.30pm, while the Year of the Dragon yum cha lunch is at the Imperial Chinese Restaurant for a 11.30am start. Until February 25 is the Chinese zodiac exhibition by Hayley Gillespie and the Zhanjiang Calligraphy Association at Tank 4 Gallery, Tanks Art Centre, Collins Ave, Edge Hill. The exhibition celebrates 20 years of strong cultural ties, between Cairns and Zhanjiang.
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Time Out
Fourth edition of ‘Pi Day’ will round up children for a mathematics extravangaza
Moving in best circles l CAIRNS NORTH | Isabella Guzman Gonzalez A CIRCULAR spectacular is returning to the Tanks with the fourth edition of the Cairns Children’s Museum (CCM) ‘Pi Day: A celebration of circles’ this March where children will immerse in a world of math through play. CCM is back at the Tanks Arts Centre, Tank 3, on Sunday, March 10 from 9am-12pm for a families’ favourite with Pi Day, a math extravaganza where children ages 0-12 will be able to learn about the enigmatic number pi and its relationship with circles through circular art stations, bubble shows, spherical AR magic and story time. Entrance is free with a gold coin donation recommended. CCM president Sari Lorner said Pi Day was a day for families to have fun and learn by playing.
“This will be our fourth year of Pi Day and Pi Day is about getting kids to have fun with math and not see it as a scary subject and finding ways of playing, it’s about exploring and investigating,” she said. “It’s a morning of free fun family activities, and we just ask for gold coin donations. We’re having Bugzy the Bumblebee, she’s doing bubble play and a bubble show, we’ll have a Pi Day photo booth, circle messy play, pi art, and we’re bringing back a pie in the face competition for donations. “At the end of the day it’s about families and children having fun and learning in the process.” Ms Lorner said the event had been consistently growing in the past years. “We started running Pi Day when the pandemic started so it wasn’t as popular but it has been growing and now we’re seeing 350-400 people across the
morning,” she said. “Families are looking for quality educational and fun experiences for their children which is why we have families that keep coming back. “And we will continue to provide STEAM activities that are hands on and fun for children to explore and learn that math is all around us.” Besides fun activities, a coffee van from Mission Beach Australia and pizza will be available on the day. “It’s a fun morning of fun educational play-based activities for kids under 12, babies and toddlers are welcome, you’re never too young to start learning,” Ms Lorner said. “We do encourage donations on the day because we’re a not-for-profit organization and we’re really focused on community involvement, so come along and volunteer, donate or sponsor.” For more information, visit the Tanks Arts Centre website
Cairns Children’s Museum general manager Ori Shepherd gets a pie face from Kirsty Bate. Picture: Supplied
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CAIRNS TAIPANS @ CAIRNS CONVENTION CENTRE l FRI FEB 16, 6:30PM-9:00PM
Get along and support your CQUniversity Cairns Taipans at their home game at the Cairns Convention Centre. See your CQUniversity Cairns Taipans take on Melbourne United! Cost: Tickets from $28.00 Book your tickets now through the Orange Army website.
AN ANT’S WORLD @ KURANDA RECREATION CENTRE l SAT FEB 17, 10:00AM-1:00PM
Cairns ant scientist Jules Seabright will present a talk on the ecology of ants – native and invasive species, along with samples for viewing under a microscope. You will also get an update on the eradication of yellow crazy ants and electric ants from the region. The canine team will give a live demonstration of detecting yellow crazy ants by an odour detection dog. Free community event, and all age groups are welcome. Free BBQ lunch & cold drinks provided. Please contact us to reserve your seat through our Facebook event or by phoning Ciara 0474 560 700.
DOG OF THE YEAR @ ELLIS BEACH BAR & GRILL l SAT FEB 17, 12:00PM-4:00PM
For just $5 entry, immerse yourself in a day dedicated to your furry friend. Enjoy fashion parades, compete for fantastic prizes in categories like Best Biker Dog, Best Dressed Dog, Best Tricks Dog and Dogs who look most like their owners! Witness the grand finale as the Dog of the Year is crowned from online entrants throughout the year. To top it off, groove to live music by Thomas Lowth. All proceeds support YAPS Cairns. For more information visit Ellis Beach Bar & Grill website.
UNSEEN CINEMA @ CAIRNS CENTRAL l SUN FEB 18, 4:30PM-6:30PM
Four people trapped in a holiday house on Germany’s Baltic coast unravel as wildfires loom nearby. Leon (Thomas Schubert) escapes to the idyllic seaside home to relax and finish his second novel, and his friend, Felix (Langston Uibel), joins him to complete his art portfolio. When they arrive they meet Nadja (Paula Beer), an effervescent woman whose sexual exploits with her lover, Devid (Enno Trebs), irritate as much as they peak Leon’s interest. As the group dynamic shifts, sexual tension and jealousy grow, and the fires draw closer to a shocking climax. Language: In German (M) 102min. To Book your tickets visit End Credits website.
DOLLY DIAMOND @ BROTHERS CAIRNS l SAT FEB 17, 7:00PM-9:00PM
Prepare yourself for an unforgettable evening of laughter and entertainment with the hilarious Dolly Diamond! Brace yourself for what promises to be a night of non-stop hilarity as Dolly takes centre stage, leaving you in stitches with her razor-sharp wit and infectious energy. Join us for an unapologetically adults only evening that celebrates the art of laughter, as Dolly delivers a performance that’s as bold as it is entertaining! imes: Doors – 6pm / Pre Show – 7pm / Main Show 7.30pm Cost: GA – $40 / VIP – $50 Book your tickets through Paramour Cabaret website.
GIG Guide *Please check with the Venues regarding any cancellations or entry requirements.
FRIDAY Dunwoody’s Hotel Katie Richards, 4:00pm The Benson Hotel Russell Harris, 5:30pm Ten 06 Wind and Wood, 5:30pm Atherton International Club Christina Ukulele, 6:00pm Cazaly’s Cairns Fingerprint, 6:30pm Brothers Leagues Club Cairns Paul Brennan, 7:00pm Tanks Arts Centre Bandaluzia Flamenco, 7:30pm Anthill Hotel Mareeba Mississippi Shakedown, 8:00pm Bar36 Reef Hotel Casino Fun House, 9:00pm
SATURDAY Yorkeys Knob Boating Club The Blues Healers, 3:00pm The Vine Room Double Tree by Hilton Christina Ukulele, 6:00pm Cazaly’s Cairns Rowly Rock & Roll, 6:30pm Mountain View Hotel Carinda Christie, 6:30pm Red Beret Hotel 3-D, 8:00pm Bar36 Reef Hotel Casino Sanchez, 9:00pm
SUNDAY Dunwoody’s Hotel Lunar Solarmoon, 2:00pm Yorkeys Knob Boating Club Peter Kinch, 3:00pm Bar36 Reef Hotel Casino Anais Campbell, 7:30pm
LENORE HOWARD @ CAIRNS ART GALLERY l SAT FEB 17, 10:30AM
Join artist Lenore Howard for an insightful journey through her art career to celebrate her recent solo exhibition Reconfigured held at the Tablelands Regional Gallery (28 Nov 2023 – 27 Jan 2024). Reconfigured is an overview of Howard’s early Surrealist works through to contemporary abstracts and includes two works on loan from the Cairns Art Gallery Collection. In partnership with Tablelands Regional Gallery, we invite you to join the artist to learn more about her career in a free artist talk. All welcome, limited seats available. Reserve your FREE spot through Cairns Art Gallery. Image: Lenore HOWARD, Vibrations 13, 2008, oil on canvas, 150 x 180cm, Cairns Art Gallery Collection. Gift of the artist, 2011
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Gemini
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Remember that no one can walk through your door if there’s someone standing in the doorway. Organizations may cost you more than you can afford. You may be confused emotionally. You’ll need to exercise control.
You can expect opposition at work. Don’t let your competition be privy to information that could be in criminating. Your high enthusiasm will be sure to inspire anybody around you. Disharmony will result in a lowered vitality. Stress may result in minor illness. Cutbacks at work will be a cause for worry.
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Try to visit friends or relatives you don’t get to see often. Realize that you don’t have to do everything yourself. Jealous coworkers may try to sabotage your attempts to get ahead. Minor accidents may occur if you don’t concentrate on what you’re doing.
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Make creative changes to your living quarters. Get together with friends and catch up on reading and letter writing. Don’t let children or elders put demands on your time. Your family may be feeling neglected and unloved.
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Children will keep you busy. Difficulties with your mate may lead to estrangement. Good friends will give you honest answers. You should be raising your self-esteem and confidence in order to promote your work.
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Try not to hesitate, but act on your initial instincts. You must investigate your options. Spend some quality time with your lover. Dead end projects could plague you.
Get out and experience the spice of life. You may want to make drastic changes concerning your personal partner. Financial limitations may add to your depression. Someone you care about may let you down or criticize your methods.
Gambling will be a waste of time and money. Opportunities to show your worth will enhance your reputation and bring possible advancement. Take advantage of moneymaking ventures. Jealousy may be a contributing factor to your emotional ups and downs.
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Motoring Classy SUV offers straight six-cylinder engines
Mazda dials up numbers for third upmarket SUV Mazda’s CX-70 is the third sophisticated version of the Japanese car maker’s large platform SUVs.
l NEW MODEL | Nick Dalton THE third member of Mazda’s sophisticated “large product group” – the new CX-70 – is due in Australia later this year. It’s basically a five-seat version of the seven-seater CX-90 with the same engines of 3.3-litre turbocharged e-Skyactiv inline six-cylinder petrol and diesel engines, both incorporating 48V mild hybrid technology, eight-speed transmissions and
rear-biased all-wheel drive. Mazda Australia managing director Vinesh Bhindi said “this ‘multi-solution’ approach of combining and optimising a higher-output engine with electric drive delivers enhanced performance and efficiency, contributes to the signature Mazda feeling of ‘jinba ittai’, and is commensurate with the “passion pursuer” concept at the heart of the vehicle’s development. “As we continue to advance our product range with a host
of cutting-edge products, the Mazda CX-70 represents yet another milestone for our brand – offering the hallmarks of the now well-established Mazda premium philosophy that shines brightly in the CX-60 and CX-90, but with a distinct focus on pursuing an active and fulfilling lifestyle,” he said. “The CX-70 is a unique expression of our customers’ interests and stands out on its own as a highly compelling option, facilitating new life experiences and rewarding those
The dashboard and dials have the latest technology.
wanting to experience the joy of driving. It also offers a wider breadth of choice within our large product range, skilfully meeting the diverse needs of our market.” Mr Bhindi said it followed Mazda’s signature ‘kodo – soul of motion’ design theme. “The exterior adopts a powerful bumper shape and striking black accents. Burgundy interior highlights unique to the CX70 also give a new expression to the exceptional craftsmanship already witnessed in the
CX-60 and CX-90,” he said. “The CX-70 also excels in usability and versatility thanks to commodious luggage space and a new electric remote fold function which allows the second-row seats to be easily folded down from the tailgate side with a switch in the boot. “This creates a flat floor which extends to the rear hatch. There are also three underfloor storage compartments for personal items and other gear. This personalised space is an enhancement on the CX-70, ena-
bling customers to easily store regularly accessed items.” The CX-70 integrates Cruising and Traffic Support (CTS) Unresponsive Driver Support. “In addition to monitoring uncontrolled driving, CTS Unresponsive Driver Support alerts the driver in stages if it detects closed eyes or distraction, and if the driver is still not confirmed to be engaged, the system will slow the vehicle down and stop where necessary to reduce damage in the event of an accident,” Mr Bhindi said.
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Motoring Guide
Czech car maker prices new Sportline same as base model with more gear
Sporty offering from Skoda
l MODEL LAUNCH | Nick Dalton SKODA is offering the new Octavia SportLine for the same price as the base Style model but with 15 exterior, interior and chassis extras. They are priced $42,490 drive-away for the Octavia SportLine Liftback or $43,990 drive-away for the wagon. The pair offer 15 exterior, interior and chassis extras as well as a seven-year, unlimited kilometre warranty and are available with seven-year capped-price servicing. On the outside the SportLine is distinguished by a gloss-black front grille, gloss-black mirrors, gloss-black brand and model badging, gloss-black rear spoiler (liftback only) or roof rails (wagon only), a rear diffuser, front spoiler, matte-black window surrounds, dual exhaust tips and front guard SportLine badging. Inside the SportLine adds a three-spoke flat-bottomed steering wheel with paddles, sports comfort front seats with integrated head rests, aluminium pedals and black rooflining/ pillar trim. A new drive mode selector enables a choice of eco, normal and sport modes. The additional Sport mode focuses on enhancing the responses of the steering, 110kW/250Nm 1.4-litre turbocharged four-cylinder petrol engine and eight-speed automatic transmission. It also complements the 15mm-lower sports suspension standard on the Octavia SportLine Liftback and Wagon line-up. Škoda Australia marketing and product head Kieran Merrigan said the new Octavia SportLine continued to reinforce the ‘simply clever’ brand’s range-wide European-best buying and ownership package. “The most popular Octavia in Australia is
the RS Wagon with all the options, so it is a design, dynamics and value win for Škoda customers to be offered the Octavia SportLine for the same price as the Octavia Style,” he said. “The SportLine builds on the extensive features set of the Style while combining with Škoda’s European-best ownership proposition of a seven-year, unlimited kilometre warranty and optional seven-year service pack offer. “The Octavia SportLine follows the high-value lead of the Kamiq Run-Out and new Karoq SUVs released over the past two months, offering customers in key segments a new range of affordable, high-quality, dynamic European offerings.” Both the Octavia Style and SportLine feature 18in alloy wheels, Matrix LED headlamps with adaptive high-beam, front and rear parking sensors, park assist, side assist, rear traffic alert, lane assist, adaptive cruise control, heated exterior mirrors with driver auto dimming, power tailgate, keyless entry and start, dual-zone climate control, 10.25in virtual cockpit, and 10inch screen with satellite navigation, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto as standard. Options include $770 or $1170 (velvet red only) paint, and a $2450 five year/75,000km or $2800 seven year/105,000km service pack. A panoramic sunroof is available on wagon variants for $1900 and a premium pack is available on both body styles for $3200 – incorporating emergency assist, adaptive lane guidance, DAB+ digital radio, power adjustable front seats, heated front and outboard rear seats, tri-zone climate control and additional USB-C outlets including behind the centre rear-view mirror. The Škoda Octavia SportLine is available to order now ahead of a late February arrival.
Skoda’s Octavia SportLine is available as a liftback or a wagon from $42,490 drive away.
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Electric-only BMW wagon
High-performance top-of-the-range 5 Series estate with supercar performance l NEWS | Nick Dalton
The full-electric BMW 5 Series wagon - the i5 M60 xDrive Touring - is the only version coming to Australia.
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THE BMW 5 Series wagon is back, but only as a fully electric vehicle. The first BMW i5 M60 xDrive Touring has been confirmed for Australia and will arrive later this year. A BMW Australia spokesman said the BMW i5 M60 xDrive Touring further expanded the Australian fully electric line-up to 16 fully electric variants across seven models. The line-up includes six variants priced below $89,332, exempting them from both the Luxury Car Tax (LCT) for fuel efficient vehicles and Fringe Benefits Tax (FBT) for fleet operators. Priced from $219,990 before on-road costs, the i5 Touring is $4000 more than the sedan. It is also the most expensive 5 Series and most expensive wagon BMW sells in Australia. The 5 Series wagon hasn’t been offered for sale since 2020, although come Australian police forces have been supplied with 530d wagons. The BMW i5 M60 xDrive Touring features a dual-motor all-wheel drive powertrain producing up to 442kW of power and 820Nm of torque, with a claimed 0-100km/h sprint time of 3.9 seconds. Powered by an 84kWh battery pack, the BMW i5 M60 xDrive Touring has a claimed WLTP consumption figure of 18.3kWh to 20.8kWh per 100km, giving it a
driving range of 445km to 560km. The i5’s AC charging rate tops out at 22kW, while it can DC fast-charge at up to 205kW. The BMW i5 is covered by a five-year, unlimited-kilometre warranty, with its high-voltage battery receiving an eight-year, 160,000km warranty. BMW Australia has not yet detailed servicing costs for the i5 Touring. The new BMW 5 Series Touring measures 5060mm long, 1900mm wide, and 1515mm tall on a 2995mm wheelbase – increases of 97mm, 32mm, 17mm and 20mm respectively compared to its predecessor. Boot space ranges from 570 litres with the rear seats up (80 litres more than the sedan) and 1700 litres when the rear seats are folded flat. A complimentary five-year Chargefox electric vehicle (EV) charging subscription is included in the purchase price. The i5 M60 xDrive Touring comes standard with 20in M alloy wheels (21in available as no-cost option), adaptive M Suspension Professional (with anti-roll), adaptive LED headlights, panoramic glass roof, power tailgate, comfort access (keyless entry and start), 12.3in digital instrument cluster, 14.9in touchscreen infotainment system with BMW operating system 8.5, wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, head-up display, 17-speaker Bowers and Wilkins sound system, and BMW Individual Merino leather upholstery.
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Real Estate Handy tips to ensure property inspections are secure and safe for owners
Taking care at open homes l HOUSE CHECKS | Nick Dalton FEW homes are sold without the prospective buyer taking a tour of the property in person. Riley Howe, of LJ Hooker Group Australia, said an open inspection was a tried-and-true process of real estate, “however, it does mean letting numerous strangers through your home”. “It is not unreasonable to expect that potential buyers will likely be opening cupboards and wardrobes to look at the available space,” she said. “This can seem a little unnerving for vendors, especially if you are a private person. “Open inspections are something that happens every day and every weekend, mostly without any incident. “But if you are feeling a little worried, here are some tips to protect your privacy and safety when you open your doors to the public. “If you are still unsure, always speak with your agent
who can put other steps in place to make you feel more comfortable.” Don’t be reckless with that necklace It is a sensible idea to lock away any valuables that could be easily picked up during an inspection. It includes any jewellery, money or credit card that you may leave out in the open. The same goes for trinkets, treasures, photographs, framed degrees and medications. The upside is that putting these things out of sight will make your home look tidier. It is also the first step towards emotionally detaching yourself from the space and preparing for the move ahead. Always take the spare keys and remote controls with you when you leave the house during the inspection. Don’t leave any paperwork visible that may give potential buyers personal information about you. Keep a directory Organise with your real estate agent to take down the de-
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tails of people who view your home. This doesn’t just give you a strong database of your potential buyers, but also adds an extra layer of security should anything happen to your home. Asking for an actual ID is another level of protection. Ensure and insure By keeping that insurance policy airtight, you’ll protect yourself against damages and losses incurred at an open inspection. State the date In the time leading up to the inspection, make sure any signage and advertising clearly state the time and date of the inspection. Private inspections Your agent can also carry out private inspections. This way they can discreetly ‘qualify’ potential buyers by asking a series of questions about their intentions, budget and motivation to purchase such as if they are looking for a home or investment. They may also check if their finance has already been approved.
A real estate agent can ensure that your property is safe when open homes are held or even private inspections by taking down details of viewers. Picture: Worawee Meepian/iStock
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Centre exits Pride for Lions l RUGBY LEAGUE | Isabella Guzman Gonzalez AFTER two successful years with the Northern Pride and leaving his mark in Queensland Rugby League, rising star Brad Hammond has officially debuted with the Swinton Lions in Manchester and is committed to putting Far North Queensland talent under the spotlight. The 21-year-old centre and son of UK rugby legend Karle Hammond has decided to go back to his roots, signing a 2024 season contract with the Swinton Lions and he’s already making waves as part of the British team. “I wanted to come to the UK and look for an opportunity,” said Hammond. “I was offered a trial here at Swinton Lions, and it’s been a great pre-season with the squad. I’m delighted to have now signed. I’m looking forward to the start of the league campaign. “Living in Queensland nearly all my life and playing rugby league there, it means a lot to me to be able to represent my family, friends and the rugby league in the UK.” Recognised as an evolving team, the Swinton Lions currently play in the second tier of the professional game as part of the Rugby League Championship and have kicked off their season with an inspired Hammond scoring in his debut game. Swinton Lions chief executive Steve Wild told Cairns Local
News Hammond had impressed the team with his positive manner and discipline. “Brad has a terrific attitude to the game, and the fact that he was willing to come to the UK, with no guarantee of a club to begin with, says a lot about his strength of character, and not just his abilities as a player,” he said. “His general positivity and professional attitude are great to have as an influence in the squad. “He played very well in his debut, and scored a terrific try, as we won 50-6 in a third round challenge cup game.” Mr Wild said the club was looking forward to exploring the former Northern Pride player’s talent this season. “He’s adapting very well and trains exceptionally hard. His defence is solid, but his attacking prowess is very good. He has the potential to score plenty of points for us. He’s a real team player,” he said. “And perhaps with Brad’s influence and experience, we can create a pocket of support for the Lions in northern Queensland.” Hammond thanked the FNQ community for its unwavering support and left them with an inspiring message. “My message to my supporters and anyone who has supported me is firstly thank you and I hope by me taking this opportunity over here shows that sometimes you got to take big risks to get rewards,” he said.
Sport Results MOSSMAN MEMORIAL BOWLS Saturday, February 4th. Winners; Ted Holmes, Tony Brylack, Daryl Hoskins def. Steve Fuller, Bill Allison, Terry Richards + 25. R/U; Eric Smith, Richard Anderson, Nev Tesch def. Col Widdows, Sas, Bernie
Former Northern Pride centre Brad Hammond has signed with the Manchester Swinton Lions for the 2024 season. Picture: Swinton Lions RLFC 2024.
Savage + 22. Peter Busch, Peter McGrory, Jock Constantine def. Charlie Toohey, Peter Worley, Pumpy + 19. Bill Smith, Nev Fletcher def. David Blain, Steven Lee + 7.
Teams; Ken Cowan, Joanne Townsend, Robyn Brunello. Bev Harrop, Val Zamora, Darryl Stumbels. Rita Hudson, Gavin Buick, Des Roberts. Val Bradley, Joan Mercer, Rita Pezzutto. Toni Buick, Pauline Edwards, Sean Prinsloo. Winners; Bev Achilles, Louie Brunello, Ray Downing.
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MARLIN COAST BOWLS Tuesday, February 6th. Tuesday morning bowls. Winners; Ken, Betty. R/U; Helen, Mary. Tuesday afternoon Men’s triples. Winners; Laurie, Tommy. R/U; Denis, Ossie, Andy J. Tuesday night bowls. Spider. Winners; Steve, Hayden, Lea, Chriss, Ian C, Hanns, Bob H, Stuart. Wednesday, February 7th. Wednesday mixed bowls. Winners; Pat,
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Judy, Joan. R/U; Bob, Judy J, Trevor. Thursday, February 8th. Thursday Mixed triples. Winners; Barry, Bob, Cornelia. R/U; Bernie, Eddie, Clive. Saturday, February 10th. Saturday Morning Scroungers. Winner; Brian O. R/U; Clive. Club Championships. Men’s Fours. D Turner, S Mann, J Walford, R Gillman def. B Smith, L O’Donohue, SJ Pitt, P Hamilton 20-19.
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Enjoy games of fun on most picturesque seaside petanque setting in Australia l PETANQUE | Isabella Guzman Gonzalez TIME to get your ‘boules’ out and take in the tropical views, the Mission Beach Pétanque Club is looking for new members to join the social club and enjoy a friendly competition by the sea. With the slogan, ‘If it’s not fun we’re not doing it’ the Mission Beach Pétanque Club want to encourage bowlers and bocce players and absolute beginners to join the most easygoing sport club in the Far North. Now a 10-year-old institution with 65 members, the club prides itself in having one of the best pétanque fields in the world and a friendly environment that attracts players that enjoy the competition with a side of friendship. “Pétanque is a bit like French bocce so you have a couple of players playing each other and you have a set of three boules each, the metal balls we use, and the idea is to get the boules as close to what they call the cochonnet (small wooden ball) and the person who has the most boules close to it wins the game,” club treasurer Lynn Jahnke said. “The field is called terrain and we play in one of the most
Mission Beach Pétanque Club members enjoy a Sunday afternoon match. Picture: Mission Beach Petanque Club
Runners wanted for Team COUCH l MARATHON | Nick Dalton CAIRNS Organisation United for Cancer Health (COUCH) has secured 10 individual spots and 20 team registrations for local heroes to participate in June’s Ironman 70.3 Cairns. COUCH marketing and partnerships coordinator Kay Judd is inviting people to take part on behalf of the organisation. “This is an extraordinary opportunity for our community to showcase its strength, resilience, and collective spirit while supporting a vital cause,” she said. “Ironman 70.3 Cairns has designated COUCH as the charity
of choice, highlighting the significance of supporting our community in the face of cancer challenges. “COUCH has secured 10 individual spots and 20 team registrations, providing a unique chance for local athletes to be part of one of the most renowned endurance events in the region. “COUCH covers registration fees – $505 per individual and $615 per team, enabling participants to focus on their fitness goals and fundraising efforts. “By joining Team COUCH, participants are not just taking on a personal fitness challenge,
they are making a tangible impact on the lives of those affected by cancer in our community. “We are actively procuring exciting prizes for an extensive raffle, generously provided by local businesses. “These prizes aim to contribute to your fundraising endeavours, assisting you in reaching and exceeding your financial goals.” Ms Judd said the personal fundraising goals were $2000 for individuals and $3000 per team. “Experience the thrill of Iron-
man 70.3 Cairns alongside likeminded individuals, all while supporting COUCH’s mission to provide resources and support to those affected by cancer in our region,” she said. “It’s truly amazing to be a part of this prestigious event. Join us in the adventure of a lifetime and let’s make a difference together. “Every step you take and every dollar you raise goes towards supporting our community impacted by cancer.” To register for the event, visit the COUCH website, via https:// bit.ly/49psx9y. For more information on how to support COUCH or learn more about their initiatives visit www.couch.org.au
magnificent sites in Australia in Ulysses Park, overlooking the sea, and we have a shelter there, a fantastic place to play and beautiful views. “We’re a very friendly club, very social and our motto is, “If it’s not fun we’re not doing it. “We meet regularly with other clubs like Palm Cove, so it’s a lot of fun, we have some members that are more serious about pétanque and will go off to competitions, but our main focus is to enjoy gentle exercise, friendly competition and have a good time.” Players can try out for free and there’s an annual fee of $30 to join with all equipment provided. “We play once a week, every Sunday at 3pm, and anyone is welcome to come along and join us. It’s a very easy game to learn. If it’s for you, we charge a fee of $30 for the year with a $2 contribution towards the Sunday games,” Ms Jahnke said. “So, if you have a bit of a competitive spirit, enjoy gentle exercise and want to be a part of a social club, this is the place for you. We always socialise for half an hour after the games.” To join, visit the Mission Beach Pétanque Club Facebook page, or pop up for the Sunday game at Ulysses Park.
Soccer cup fires up l SOCCER | Isaac Colman THIS weekend is sure to be a hit for football fans, with Football Queensland Far North’s 2024 Queensland Cup coming into its second opening round. With a new look, the Marlin Coast Rangers will take to their home field this Friday night, against the cup’s ever unpredictable but formidable dark horse, the Innisfail Cutters. Across town at Woree, the Redlynch Strikers will be going against the Southside Comets in Friday night’s women’s fixture. Saturday’s fixtures kick off in the women’s’ cup, with the Ma-
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