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Katter supports regional journalism PETER MCCULLAGH JOB losses along with the closure and downgrading of local media coverage by the major media players has prompted the launch of a “Regional Journalism Rescue Plan” from Katter’s Australian Party. Launched this week the “Regional Journalism Rescue Plan” in a bid to secure State and Federal Government support for regional journalists, photographers and cameramen who continue to be affected by the sector’s unprecedented instability. Katter’s plan provides support for job security of journalists in Regional Australia. Communities deserve to have local news, created by local people who invest in the future prosperity of the region. The push to develop this plan has been brought after the Queensland Government made changes to legislation that prevented Government bodies from advertising in regional print publications. KAP Leader and Traeger MP Robbie Katter said in recent years Queensland’s rural and regional communities had been failed by media bosses trading regional papers and bulletins for metro ratings, and that the Government needed to make legislative changes in support of the industry. More than 125 Australian newspapers were impacted last year when News Corp restructured its print business, with the majority of papers closed and some moved to digital-only mediums. Since the closure by News Corp of many of their regional papers, new independently owned and operated papers have stepped in to fill the void

created by News Corp’s closures. Cairns Local News is one such newspaper. Covering not just Cairns, but also the Cassowary Coast and Mossman / Port Douglas, Cairns Local News provides an essential news service to residents impacted by the closure of the Innisfail Advocate and the Mossman Port Douglas Gazette. Cairns Local News’ editor Peter McCullagh believed is it important to put local back into newspaper. “The trend over the past 15 years shows the major players reducing their local content and pushing readers to an on-line platform. “With a tight economy readers cannot afford the paywall subscription and most importantly, not everyone wants to

read their news on-line,” he said. Earlier this year News Corp made 70 photographers redundant including one here in Cairns. News Corp also plan to cease deliveries of their remaining papers to the western and remote areas of Queensland, another move that impacts severely upon the availability of news in regional Queensland. The winding back of local news and diversity of voice in the presentation of news in Queensland is not an issue exclusive to newspapers. Mr Katter is equally disappointed that Win News was moving to a state-wide evening bulletin as part of its merger with Nine, which would cost dozens of jobs in the regions. In addition to this, Southern Cross Austereo the broadcast-

er in regional Queensland for Network Ten do not have a local news service, further limiting the access to local news in our communities. “A well-informed public is vital to the functioning of a democracy and while I’m sure certain political leaders in our midst would prefer less scrutiny, KAP MPs are not among them,” Mr Katter said. “Local journalism is on its knees, and this is in no one’s best interest, “If the Government and media organisations work cohesively, we believe new opportunities can be created for journalism in regional Queensland. “Moreover, this plan could serve as a blueprint for the rest of the country.” Mr Katter said society was poorer if there were fewer pro-

fessional journalists working in local communities. “When it comes to news, local content is key; we need trusted local media voices to inform our communities of local events and issues,” he said. “I applaud those start-up newspapers that have popped up in place of closed publications – as communities and as a Government, we should now be doing all we can to support them.” Greg Watson from the Queensland Country Press Association said there were some real glimmers of hope in Queensland’s print sector. “There is a resurgence going on in Queensland Country Newspapers with over thirty news and/or independent publication start-ups since News Corp have stopped printing in re-

gional communities,” he said. “These regional independent outlets have been strongly welcomed by the communities; I think when the papers closed there was an outpouring from communities who have lost their local newspaper.” Mr Katter said the KAP would write to both the State and Federal Governments seeking their assistance in providing a strong and sustainable future for regional journalism. Further KAP Kennedy MP Bob Katter will meet with the Federal Government’s Communications Minister, Paul Fletcher, at the next sitting of Parliament to discuss the decline of regional media. Mr Katter said that regional TV stations had a monopoly over the market because they are handed out a limited number of licences and should be reminded of their obligations to provide local news. “One station in regional Queensland has stopped all its local news and another has cut back to a state-wide service, this isn’t acceptable,” he said. “We will have lost around 30 reporters and camera operators in North Queensland and the Federal Government has just rolled over; the regional networks need to be hauled in to front of the Minister and read the riot act. “We need our stories told in the regions; the cities already ignore us enough as it is.”

Cairns local named top trainee in FNQ SEA Swift Customer Service Officer Jadzia Dalamaras is celebrating after being named Bob Marshman Trainee of the Year at the Tropical North Queensland regional final of the 2021 Queensland Training Awards. Jadzia, 19, who this year completed her Certificate III in Business, will now travel to the State Gala Dinner in early September where she will hope to

be named as top trainee in the whole of Queensland. Jadzia said she was thrilled to be recognised with the award, which she hopes will improve her future career aspirations. “I watched the announcement live on YouTube at my work computer with a couple of my colleagues, and was shocked when my name was read out,” Jadzia said.

“It was such a blur, and I had to go back and watch the video to hear what they said, because everyone was clapping and screaming in the office, and I was crying because I was in such shock. “I never thought I could achieve this, but one of my mottos is you’ve got to shoot your shot, because you never know what you can achieve.

“I hope that this award can help lay the foundations for me to have a successful career in a corporate environment.” Jadzia said she completed her Certificate III to develop an understanding of how businesses are run, and now wants to keep growing her skills through further qualifications. “I believe my training has improved my quality of work

day-to-day, as well as the way I conduct myself in my personal life,” she said. “I’m very people-focused and love interacting with the public, so I want to have a career focused on helping people. It’s what I enjoy most.” For more information on the Queensland Training awards, visit https://desbt.qld.gov.au/ training/qta

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JOHN PRATT FEDERAL Minister for the Environment, Sussan Ley has flown to Europe as part of the Australian Government’s campaign to protect “Australia’s interests” and support Great Barrier Reef Communities and Tourism Operators ahead of the UNESCO World Heritage Committee (WHC) meeting to be hosted by China at the end of the month. The Australian Government claims to have been blind sided by the recent decision of the WHC to add the Great Barrier Reef to the WHC “in danger” list. A UNESCO official Dr Fanny Douvere from the WHC rejected Sussan Ley’s claims that it had backflipped on a decision not to recommend the Great Barrier Reef for the world heritage “in danger” list. The WHC consists of 21 nations including Australia and is chaired by China. China and Australia have a vexed diplomatic relationship in recent times. The question at the core of this ‘dispute’ is simple. “Is the Great Barrier Reef really in danger?” On it’s website the Great Barrier Reef Foundation says “Two of the greatest challenges brought by climate change: an increase in ocean temperatures and acidity levels. These are creating severe knock-on effects, jeopardising the reef’s survival. Tropical sea surface temperatures have risen by 0.4-0.5C since the late 19th century, with rapid human induced climate

change the greatest overall threat to the long-term future of the Great Barrier Reef.” Distinguished Professor Terry Hughes former Director of the ARC Centre of Coral Reef Studies tweeted “In rejecting UNESCO’s advice the Morrison government is conveniently ignoring that much is based on technical and scientific reports produced by the Australian government.” The Australian government continues to support fossil fuels and has recently opened up 80,000 square kilometres of ocean for new oil and gas. Scientists have been telling governments for years that ninety nine percent of the world’s coral will die if the planet warms beyond 2 degrees. We’re currently on track for over 3 degrees according to the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC). To protect the Great Barrier Reef, we need less diplomacy and more climate action. Australia is coming last in the G20 when it comes to reducing our greenhouse gas emissions. A recent court decision said Sussan Ley has a duty of care to Australian children and it’s time she listened to the scientists and the court. Professor Terry Hughes also tweeted “Make no mistake - Australia’s #GreatBarrierReef “charm offensive” is climate-change denial in support of fossil fuels, and an attack on the integrity of UNESCO and IUCN. Other countries are aghast at these tactics.”

Cassowary Coast Division 6 candidates: Barry Anderson, Antonino Ucchino, Renee McLeod, Harry Tenni, John Hutchinson, Wayne Kimberley and Paul Toogood

Candidates engage with community PETER MCCULLAGH

IT HAS been a short and very sharp campaign for the vacant Cassowary Coast Regional Council Division 6 seat. The by-election was triggered after the resignation of Councillor Kylie Farinelli after a brief 13 months in office. One major issue to many residents is the willingness and ability of candidates standing to ‘go the full term’, if elected. This question was posed to one candidate at the recent Meet the Candidates evening hosted by the Innisfail Chamber of Commerce and Industry. This by-election has come at a price to ratepayers and there appears to be concerns over the ability of one candidate as a result of outstanding legal issues currently before the courts. Paul Toogood, from Bingil Bay is standing for the vacant Division 6 electorate covering South Innisfail down to Mourilyan and Cowley Beach. Currently Mr Toogood is defending several legal issues including defamation and possible bankruptcy. One resident attending the meeting posed the question regarding Mr Toogood’s ability to see out the term if elected and if the legal issues were ruled against him. “There’s nothing I have that would disqualify me from being a councillor right now,” Mr Toogood replied. “I have nothing to

fear from any of these cases going forward. Mr Toodgood also advised Cairns Local News that he will serve the balance of the current term and then contest the Mayoral candidancy in the 2024 elections. Candidates had all been contacted previously regarding this issue. El Arish publican, Wayne Kimberly believes his track records speaks for itself. “ I have demonstrated my commitment having served two terms as a Councillor. I understand the community’s expectation of a councillor to be available outside of the traditional 9 to 5 weekday as many community meetings and events are held nights and weekends. Renee McLeod at the meeting spoke passionately about her time working for the local school P & C, committing to show the same passion and commitment to the residents of the Cassowary Coast. “I have been committed to our community for the past 30 years as an active member in many community groups & events. I’m not going anywhere and will be your community voice.” Harry Tenni, a division 6 resident and candidate did take the issue of eligibility and commitment one step further. “I keep hearing the words honesty and integrity! I believe if this is true of all candidates, running in this by-election,

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tion to the community, to ensure continuity of governance for the balance of the term.” Early polling is underway, with the Electoral Commission of Queensland anticipating up to 50 per cent of eligible voters will register their vote before polling day this Saturday. Polls open this Saturday at 8am and will close at 6pm. A full list of polling stations is available on the ECQ website.

KEY ISSUES FULL TIME or PART TIME: Wayne Kimberley: I will still run my business. Antonio Ucchini: Full Time councillor. Renee McLeod: — can run a business as well as serve as Councillor. Harry Tenni: — Full time councillor. Paul Toogood: — will pass personal business management over to others and work full time as councillor BIGGEST ISSUE FACING CASSOWARY COAST Wayne Kimberley: Industry development and careers paths for our youth. Antonio Ucchini: Managing rate payer funds. Renee McLeod: — The disconnect between community and council. Harry Tenni: — The rates and fees are too high. Paul Toogood: — Council need to go back to basics

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Taking Kate to new heights

WILMA STEVENS CAIRNS residents’ will be in for a musical treat tomorrow when a group of local dancers will celebrate The Most Wuthering Heights Day Ever at the Cairns Lagoon. Dressed in their best red Cathy dress, the group will re-enact the dance to the iconic Kate Bush 1977 track Wuthering Heights to celebrate the artist’s 63rd birthday. Rehearsals for the performance will start at 9:45am at the Fogarty Park Sound Shell with the grand performance at 10:30am. The song Wuthering Heights takes its inspiration from the Emily Bronte book of the same name. The song is sung from the perspective of the ghost of the book’s protagonists Catherine Linton. Wuthering Heights was Bush’s debut single, reaching number 1 worldwide including Australia,

New Zealand, Italy and England. The first Most Wuthering Heights Day was held in Brighton in England as part of the Brighton Fringe Festival in 2013. Since then, this event is celebrated globally with multiple events in America, Europe, New Zealand and Australia. Kate Bush and Emily Brontë not only both wrote ‘Wuthering Heights’ (the song and the book that inspired the song), but they also share the same birthday, July 30. The event was celebrated in Cairns for the first time in 2018, with a small band of Wuthering Heights fans dancing on the Cairns Esplanade. It is hoped the number will be greater this year with over 100 dancers participating. Event organiser, Ms Alison Lee explains the singer, Kate Bush is a musical icon from the 1970s. “She has a unique theatrical style and is an expressive dancer. “She captured the hearts and minds of millions

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around the world.” “She is a strong female figure and used her music as an outlet to take a stance on issues she was passionate about,” Ms Lee said. The celebrations for the day are a way of her fans around the globe to have some fun, to let their hair down and to dance. No previous dance experience is required, just a smile, your best red dress and a pair of safe comfy dance shoes. The aim of performance is to recreate the music video of the song. “There could be no better setting for a modern take on Wuthering Heights and the Cairns Esplanade,” Ms Lee added. You can check out the Cairns Most Wuthering Heights Day 2018 performance here: www.youtube. com/watch?v=_G_5_0TIb5Q For more information about how to get involved, contact Alison Lee, phone or text, 0425 225 270.

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DAVID GARDINER ROD Leaver of Edge Hill Butchery already maintains a strong ethic for service and quality which he is proud of and says he believes customers are returning to the smaller businesses to genuinely support their local food stores. Increasingly, people want to know more about where the food they are eating comes from, how it is raised and treated. “Is it grass-fed, natural, where does it come-from, these are all questions we can answer,” said Mr Leaver. He and his wife Julie take pride in their award-winning store, where they and their qualified staff offer the regular service of cutting customers’ steaks or other meats to a specific thickness as requested or needed for certain recipes. They make a point of bringing in some of the country’s

best meat, such as grass-fed beef and lamb from Tasmania, and Borrowdale free-range pork from the Darling Downs. Mr Leaver, who employs one apprentice and is thinking of taking on another, said the business knows how important it is to be able to provide jobs to the area as well. “Covid has actually made a difference to us,” said Mr Leaver. “Customers come to us because they know we can give them a great quality cut of meat, sliced or cut to their liking. “I’ll say we’re a destination shop. Covid has actually meant more people are supporting their local small businesses and we really appreciate their support”, he said. “We really feel it’s about getting shoppers to change their routine (of getting everything in a supermarket). People do notice a taste and quality difference when they buy from us.”

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Coles meat department cuts DAVID GARDINER

BUTCHERS in Coles stores across the far north might soon find themselves looking for work elsewhere, as the supermarket giant considers putting the knife to their meat departments nationally. In the Cairns Local News coverage area, up to 10 Coles stores could be affected: Port Douglas, Mareeba, Clifton Beach, Smithfield, Cairns Central, Westcourt, Earlville, Mt Sheridan, Edmonton and Innisfail. Meat departments in the stores would be downsized, and supply would likely come from expanded processing plants elsewhere. A proposal being considered by the company, under which all its meat products would be pre-processed and packed ready for retail, would see the exit of any remaining in-store trade-qualified butchers, some of whom have been working in Coles for in excess of 40 years. In place of the butchers would be regular store shelf packers. While no definite decision has been made yet, the Australasian Meat Industry Employees Union said if it did go ahead, the Coles meat dept cuts “would be devastating for qualified butchers, many of whom have been at Coles

for 20, 30, 40 years,” according to AMIEU Queensland Branch Secretary Matt Journeau. “It’s a crazy situation. Customers these days want to know more about the food they’re eating, which qualified butchers provide. But Coles seem to be defying this and going the opposite way,” said Mr Journeau. Shoppers are being urged

to ‘swap and save’ – swap their shopping routines and save a job, by supporting smaller, privately owned butchers. A spokesperson for Coles said, “we are considering a proposal to align our meat operating models nationally in our stores, so that we can consistently deliver high quality retail-ready meat for our customers when-

ever they want to shop. “Under the proposal, our fresh meat range would be supplied to stores as retail-ready products and would not require any preparation to be carried out in-store before being placed on the shelves of our meat fridges for customers to buy.” The move to take butchers out of the loop in the supermar-

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Shoppers are being urged to ‘swap and save’ – swap their shopping routines and save a job, by supporting smaller, privately owned butchers.

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ket chain’s stores however, could well mean that customers will take another look at their local privately-owned butchers in their suburbs and towns. This would be a welcome development for the small businesses, which have seen steady declines in their slice of the retail meat expenditure by consumers in recent decades

as the supermarkets expanded their meat sections and stores, offering a ‘one stop shop’ layout to customers and leaving them less of a need to visit separate smaller food shops. Over the years, however, the large supermarket chains have gradually downsized their meat department operations already, retaining only a basic qualified

trade butcher staff presence mainly only in their larger outlets. Butchers like Edge Hill’s Rod Leaver started his career more than 20 years ago at a Coles store “when they did everything, all the meats with all the right machines,” but now he says another downside to Coles losing their last qualified tradesmen

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in the meat areas, is that it will leave a gap of skilled workers in the industry, especially younger people who would otherwise have filled a need in butchery. If the Coles meat department restructure goes ahead, which the main union representing butchers feels it will, Coles says it will negotiate with union representatives and affected workers over their future. The spokesperson said: “If a decision is made to proceed with the proposal, we will work with affected team members to assess potential redeployment and retraining opportunities within Coles.” The AMIEU’s Mr Journeau said their focus will be to find other jobs for any workers made redundant and he hopes some may even pick up some work in privately-owned butcher shops.

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DAVID GARDINER “I TELL you the greatest thing about coming to the butcher. You want stir-fry meat, we can go cut it for you, we can cut the specific cut of meat you want.” Mark Nucifora, who works with his dad, Salvatore ‘Tutti’ Nucifora in the family business at Babinda Meat Market, summed up the main difference between buying from a privately-owned butcher shop and the meat department in a supermarket chain. And there are other advantages: “You want to know how old the meat is, we can tell you. If you want a steak cut 300 grams, we can do that for you. The supermarket can’t provide over and above the usual product. They can’t provide the service that we as butchers offer.” From Tutti’s and Mark’s point of view, not having a qualified butcher in a meat department will mean a big difference in service. “They haven’t been in the trade, especially in butcher shops that have been owned by the same person like here in Babinda, for 40 years. They don’t have the knowledge like we do,” Mark said. “Our products are fresh-

er because they don’t have to travel so far,” Tutti said. “I mean it’s not coming from 2,000 kilometres away. So that’s a good advantage we have as a small business, especially when you process your own cattle and you’re breaking it up from scratch.” Mark said moving ahead, butchers are more and more having to be innovative in what they are doing. “Like here in Babinda, we’ve got all the stuff you can cook your meat with available in our shop. We even sell ice cream that goes well after your meal, after you have a steak.” “We’re getting better at supplying, so we become the one-stop shop, we become the place that they come to and get everything they need to prepare a meal basically.”

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eCup solution to plastics ban TO tackle increasing pollution and the environmental damage associated with plastics, Queensland is set to become the second state after South Australia to ban single-use plastics. From September 1 this year, the sale and supply of single use plastic cutlery, straws, plates and expanded polystyrene takeaway food containers and cups will be banned. It will be illegal for businesses, restaurants, cafes, takeaway food shops and supermarkets to supply and sell these items. Any plastics item that is 100 per cent compostable will be exempted from the ban. The implication for our sporting, social and wedding industries is enormous. Having a beer at the footy currently involves a single use plastic cup. After every home game for the Northern Pride hundreds of throw-away plastics cups would end up in landfill or even the ocean. An Australian company has the solution. The eCup Reusable Cups & Systems are designed and manufactured here in Australia and offers a viable, affordable multi-use alternative to the flimsy plastic disposable cups currently in use. The eCup Reusable Cups & Systems is a simple and very affordable concept allowing companies to go reusable, make

and save money, prevent landfill, withy charitable options to promote and brand themselves using an exceptionally durable, washable reusable cup. eCup Reusable Cups & Systems CEO, John Maule saw a need for viable alternative to the single use, flimsy plastic cups at sporting and social events. “There were millions of plastic cups every month going into

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landfill and our rivers, or worse still just littering our landscape. “We needed a real solution: An exceptionally durable, medical grade, heat tolerant reusable cup, and it had to be affordable as well as environmentally responsible,” he said. After two and a half years of research and development

along with dozens of prototypes through this process the eCup was launched. Ideal for special events, sporting, and social events, eCup Reusable cups can be colorfully branded during the molding process creating the ideal replacement for single use plastic drinks cups. “The first goal in design was to make it fit the hand and feel good. “We also needed eCup Reusable Cups to always be great to drink from, so the flavour of the beer, wine, spirits, cocktail or soft drink was not compromised; and the final requirement was that the eCup Reusable Cup had to pull a good beer head and hold it “eCup Reusable Cups & Systems had to be reusable, workable and adaptable to all events, large or small to help in lowering post cleanup and recycling costs within a circular economy profile. “We managed to put a tick in each of those boxes so event, festival, sporting clubs’ managers and stadiums along with consumers would embrace their use.” The eCup Reusable Cups & Systems are manufactured in South Australia, with the IML (In Mold Label) designs embedded during the molding process into the high quality food grade PP (#5) Polypropylene plastic, allowing the eCup Reusable

Cups to be reused hundreds of times without the IML pattern or branding being compromised. Due to their durability, the eCup Reusable Cups can withstand heat sterilisation, making them the ideal reusable beverage solution for large or small companies, sporting events and festivals. The eCup Reusable Cups & Systems’ QR Code Cross Media Platform takes product marketing and event branding to a new level. “We have built the Australian based platform allowing savvy business operators, marketers and consumers to instantly engage with their smart phones to an endless array of digital pathways including interactive event content, websites, e-commerce portals and social media from one platform.” The possibilities are endless. The eCup Reusable Cups & Systems are Australian made and very local. It’s no longer ‘reduce, reuse and recycle’, going forward it will be ‘Reuse, Refill and Reuse’. “Its modern state of the art branding and in a very environmental way.” More information about the eCup Reusable Cups Systems can be found at www.ecup. com.au

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the other day and read that the medical boffins are suggesting that 4 or more coffees per day can cause blindness or even heart disease, which probably falls in line with the warnings my doctor gave me years ago when I was in sales. I was on the road traveling around FNQ drinking approximately 17 mugs of tar a day, apparently that was not good for me. Talk about limiting my fun and being a paid-up member of the ‘fun-police’. He made me cut down to a reasonable amount so the new normal is now five buckets per day and none at least three hours before snoring time. But when walking around this beautiful city while totally caff’d up and talking to various northern dwellers asking about their coffee survival stories that it seems there’s one common thread. Don’t talk or invade my space until I’ve consumed sufficient caffeine, and I seemed to be sufficiently hyped up as if I’ve drunk a bottle of red cordial. For those that had ankle biters, the suggestion of a good Irish coffee or three to start the day sounds good, and manageable. So here is my tip for those like me, with that annoying cheery morning attitude, check for blood-soaked eyes and hand tremors before making the greeting of G’day mate. Wayne

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G’DAY Tropicairnsians, Coffee, coffee, coffee said three times in the morning before you open your eyes is my way of slowly waking that strange weird spongy thing between my ears. I do try hard not to jolt my brain awake too rudely, as I need to maximise its function and efficiency for some part of the coming day. This doesn’t always work; however, I have found if I utter first coffee, coffee, coffee in the morning my day does get better. So now I am awake, I have to get my battered and tired body up and moving. The best way for this to happen in Wayne’s World is the attraction of getting three strong black coffees in my gob, that’s right: 3 mugs of tar ingested before the front door hits my large backside as I exit. So far so good, in the Jeep and off to Cruze for another hit. MMM... Irish cream with toffee is my favourite blend and Gil’s crew are skilled in their trade and with 4 coffees in the guts, it is time to join the humans in pondering and solving the meaning of life. I was putting on my glasses

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CLIMATE CHANGE IS NOT SCIENCE Once again, I have to ask. Can anyone tell me how many centimetres the ocean has risen in Cairns in the last 10 year, and what percentage of the Great Barrier Reef is dead? This is the third time I have written about this and still no-one can tell me.

THERE is a growing trend towards automation and self-service within all our businesses today. Whilst many may argue this is progress and business evolution, we should exercise a level of caution regarding this trend. Does this automation actually improve customer service and satisfaction? The absolute joy of being on hold for up to an hour to speak to a government department or bank regarding a minor matter is something we have all endured. “You are currently fifth in the queue….. your call is important to us….. hold the line and you will be answered shortly…” I’m sorry, if my call was that important to you, you would have it answered immediately. If I’m fifth in the queue, there’s an opportunity to employ more operators and provide better service. I also love the telephone call screening system that advises you to press 1 to speak to someone from sales, press 2 to speak to someone from accounts, press 3 to speak to someone who does not give a damn, and press 4 if you are losing the will to live and battle this hi-tech, care-factor-zero artificial intelligence rubbish they serve up under the guise of improved service. Let’s call it as it truly is. This is designed to save money. Staff wages are a cost to any company. If you can replace people with machines, you will save money. I have yet to find an answering machine that calls in sick, putting on their very best ‘poorly-voice’ and say, “I can’t come in today, I’ve been up all night throwing up…” The sooner we start to go back to genuine customer service the better we all will be. Our children used to learn about the work environment with after-school and weekend jobs at the supermarkets and Macca’s. But now, with more self-service kiosks, those jobs are fast disappearing. What after school and weekend employment will youth today have in the future? Who knows? But it’s not just our youth that are suffering. They say ‘big is best’ so rather than big business, look for big on service, big on community, big local employer, and thats where you will find small business. Coles are rationalising all their Meat Departments, and moving totally to pre-packed products, rather than employing butchers instore. With dire consquences, perhaps no more apprenticeships. All they need are unskilled workers who can identify successfully two out of three times where the sausages go in the meat case and that’s your skilled worker now at Coles in the Meat Department. It’s time to give our money each week to a real butcher who knows his meat, can personalise the cut for you and employs apprentices. If we start to do that, and also move our fruit and vegetable purchases to a local greengrocer as well, the big end of town might start to realise their pursuit of profit and stuff the customer and the worker was a bad decision. Viva la T’bone Steak. Peter McCullagh Editor

Obviously, there is no science backing the claims of the environmentalists, just wild statements designed to alarm and build a source of funding to ensure they have a job. SAM T, Cairns

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HOLIDAY DOLLARS More holiday dollars being splashed around. Seriously, how is this helping the local hospitality and tourism operators.

WONDERFUL CAIRNS Just had 5 days in Cairns up from Melbourne. Very friendly, very clean (you not me). Thanks very much. PHIL & DI Melbourne

As a visitor arrives at the airport they are given a voucher for $200 to spend. This will not increase the amount they spend this will only save them $200 on their holiday. What about locals? The tourism and hospitality industry was kept afloat during the lock-down by locals, but we cannot get a voucher.

NSW ON THE EDGE New South Wales is in a very serious position, and have more positive cases in eighteen months and it is because our Prime Minister keeps bringing in overseas persons regardless of whether they test negative or positive. NOEL Cairns

I think the government has it wrong here. Locals should be offered the

PRAISE FOR THE HOSPITAL I have just been discharged from Cairns Hospital. I attended the emergency department on Tuesday with breathing difficulties. I was admitted in minutes and in the ICU very shortly after. The doctors and nurses were excellent, they quickly diagnosed the problem and the treatment brought almost immediate relief. We are very fortunate to have such good facilities and expertise in Cairns. Thank you to all I came in contact with. JOHN P. Mooroobool

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ESPLANADE TRAFFIC Why would you put a road through a play ground? The new esplanade dining area looks great, pity we have a road and cars through the middle of it. Seriously, what half-wit, pen pusher, text-book engineer thought of that idea? Did Council even consult with the public on this matter? Come on Bob, get your act together, it won’t be a good headline if a tourist gets knocked down by a car whilst walking on the Esplanade. MAGGIE, Bungalow

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vouchers, plus the vouchers should be sold at a nominal amount, $50 and they receive $200 value and the $50 used to fund an advertising campaign for Cairns. and only solution is throw money at a problem, it’s our money and your solution is flawed. MICHAEL , Redlynch CAIRNS CBD IS FAILING It is not a good look, empty shops and large groups of very loud and sometimes drunk members of the community gathering and asking people as It’s even worse early in the morning when drunks and homeless are creating disturbances and fighting. When are we going to clean up the CBD? We should present a good impression to our visitors and leave them wanting to come back for another visit. NARELLE, Cairns

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WOKE AND THE LEFT I am disgusted that our Education Department have failed so dismally to protect our children from this very damaging left wing, ‘Woke’ agenda that has crept into our schools. I am talking about Critical race theory, BLM (a Marxist organization), Political Correctness, Trans activism, Climate change and other Political ideology that has no business in our school curriculum. It is no less than Child abuse, especially the teachers shaming pupils simply because they are ‘White!’ If that isn’t racism what is? These people should never be allowed to work with children again. Schools can look forward to a lot of Legal action in the future from the very damaging Mental health tsunami that will follow all the stress imposed on our kids. What happened to patriotism, equality and being proud of our country? These radical agendas will divide the nation into racial groups, which is a tragedy after all the work we have done to bring the people of Australia

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together as one proud Nation and one Proud people. School is not a place for activism or Politics. It should be a place to learn the basics reading writing and arithmetic. Kids have enough to worry about growing up without poisoning their minds with radical agendas. They are Children and should not have to suffer the radical teachings of extreme activists. Brainwashing children is something that Hitler did and other Totalitarian dictators and does not belong in a free, democratic system such as ours. It is time the education minister took action, dismissed these radical teachers, and eliminated this dangerous rubbish that has crept into our school curriculum. Are all our leaders asleep at the wheel? Wake up Australia. Take action before it is too late. SUZY M Cairns

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I HAVE to confess, I wasn’t a big follower of the ‘Arts’ until I lived in Christchurch, New Zealand. It was particularly after the earthquakes, that I discovered how pivotal they were to a recovering community. Fortunately, there have been no major disasters in our area for some time, but connecting with the Arts in the Douglas Shire is still very important for many people. One great facility, based in Mossman, is the Douglas Arts Studio Gallery, better known as DAB. Located in an amazing Heritage listed building, now owned by Douglas Shire Council, it was originally a branch of the Port Douglas National Bank of Australasia. Architect Lange L. Powell designed the elaborate ‘Greek Temple’ façade of this timber building to give people confidence in the bank.

It seems fitting that such a beautiful building is now home for an Arts Studio Gallery. The Douglas Arts Base was the brainchild of Marjorie Norris in 2002 who, with other local artists, saw a need for basic arts education courses for everyone. As a result, Douglas Arts Studio Gallery Incorporated became the first group of its kind in the region to open its hearts and minds to the local community. Don’t be fooled into thinking this is just a place to turn up and view a few paintings. This place is all about involving the community and is in fact 100 percent run by volunteers with approximately 140 members each year. Its facilities include a studio gallery where art classes are held and members can exhibit and sell their artwork and there are two sheds out the

back for pottery, mosaics and glass work. A wide variety of art classes are offered where participants can learn to draw, paint, do pottery, mosaics, or work with glass. DAB caters for absolute beginners and also the more experienced artists, so there is something for everyone. Some classes are tutored, while others are ‘peer groups’, where you bring along your project and work, to talk and share ideas with other like-minded people in a very relaxed atmosphere. There are weekly classes, with courses that run for a number of weeks and workshops that for a half day or full day. DAB also holds approximately four exhibitions a year, where members are invited to exhibit their artwork…. so why not join and get involved. I’m off to get artistic, so for now it’s Gazza signing out. Send your 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

Tree-planting for ‘Warrami’ the mahogany glider

HUNDREDS of trees are being planted on a property where a mahogany glider was rescued from a barbed-wire fence - to become the face of an endangered species that is struggling for survival. ‘Warrami’ the glider was found entangled in barbedwire 11 years ago and spent months recovering with wildlife carers. A tropical cyclone then ruined his chances of a quick release into the wild when it destroyed glider habitat in the Tully-Townsville region – but this led to an unusual and heart-warming turn-of-events. Wildlife carers Daryl Dickson and Geoff Moffatt were given special permission to introduce Warrami to a female glider, also recovering from barbed-wire injuries, and the pair bonded and produced two young before being released into recovering glider habitat Warrami the mahogany glider two years after Warrami was est formed a barrier to gliders first brought into care. between national park and At the tree-planting event recently, Ms Dickson said it farming land. “In the past, the woodlands was wonderful to see the place would have continued through where Warrami grew up and to help increase glider habitat on areas like this around the national park where the habitat the property. Mahogany gliders are listed changes to rainforest, but they as ‘endangered’ and are only were cleared for farming,’’ she found in a fragmented strip of said. “This property is an idewoodland between Tully and al connection point. We’ve Ollera Creek, south of Towns- planted 600 trees, and another 2000 will go into the ground ville. Terrain’s Jacqui Diggins to connect glider habitat to the said the property, located north and south.” Mahogany gliders can glide south of Tully in an area known as Warrami, was at an ecolog- up to 30 metres on average. ical pinch-point where rainfor- It’s often not far enough in

cleared land, with barbed top wires the most common reason gliders come into care. “Replacing top wires and connecting relatively small sections of land can make a huge difference,” Ms Diggins said. “It helps gliders to move between habitat areas for feeding and it also helps in the flow of genes for this species.” For more information about the ‘Biodiversity Bright Spots -Tackling Woodland Threats’ project visit www.terrain.org. au/woodlands-tackling-threats

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Increase in dog attacks and barking complaints ANIMAL management officers responded to 7489 animal related complaints over the past year, compared to 8130 in the previous 12 months. However, there were a 35 per cent increase in reported dog attacks in 2020-21. Barking dogs continues to be an issue with a significant increase in complaints. Council rehomed or returned 776 pets to their owners in the past 12 months, with 1104 dogs and cats cared for at the animal management facility. Council has allocated an addition $500,000 in this year’s Budget to expand its animal management capacity. Program helps reduce illegal dumping A PROGRAM to curtail illegal dumping in the Cairns region has resulted in a significant decrease in incidents reported to Council. The nine-month program, running from July 2020 to May 2021, responded to a total of 468 reports of illegal dumping, constituting almost 600 tonnes of waste. Illegal dumping of green waste accounted for 151 incidents, there were 106 reports relating to the illegal dumping of household waste, and 27 incidents involving construction materials. Littering and illegal dumping can be report through Council’s Online Self Service Portal, via the free My Cairns app, or by calling 1300 69 22 47.

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Fussy eaters are not problem eaters PETER MCCULLAGH FOR parents one of the greatest concerns they may have is regarding the eating habits of their child. It may range from what they eat through to not eating enough, either way, it is a concern for many parents. A toddler who refuses to try a new food at least half of the time is a fussy eater. Up to half of all toddlers fit this description, so it is no surprise that food issues are a source of stress for parents. However, children may be fussy at home with their parents when it comes to mealtimes, its often completely the opposite at mealtimes in a child care setting. Eating is a very important social activity and children learn important social skills when eating with others, it encourages self-feeding and exploration of food from early age. Children are more likely to eat fruits and vegetables if they see their friends eating them. Nicole Hanlon, Coordinator at Childs World encourages parents to relax a little when it comes to mealtimes for their toddler. “Mealtimes can be a fun time as well as a learning experience for young ones. “We do not worry about the mess at meal times. Chil-

dren learn about food through touch as well as taste. “Its worthwhile planning fun food activities to encourage children to try new foods. It’s good to also let children help prepare new foods and then serve the new food as a snack,” Ms Hanlon said. “Getting children involved in food preparation will boost

self-confidence and may encourage them to try the food they helped create and it is a great life-and-learning experience for them. “In our centres, children are seated around a table so they can talk with and observe one another. “Important social learning happens during mealtime as

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The Rondo goes revolutionary PETER MCCULLAGH

WIDELY regarded as the cultural capital of Russia, St Petersburg was the focus for the arts before the Russian Revolution. Renamed Petrograd and a few years later Leningrad, the passion, conflict and political upheaval of the time forms the basis for the latest production at the Rondo Theatre. Petrograd Express by Ken Cotterill, is the newest Cairns Little Theatre Fringe Production. Opening night will also herald the first ever stage production of this locally written play. Prolific Cairns playwright, Ken Cotterill has spent the past two years writing and scripting this intriguing storyline. Cotterill read Russian Studies and Modern History at University of Queensland developing a strong fascination with Russia and the revolution era. “I’m not a fan of Lenin but could see some real drama in his story. The fascination for me is Lenin’s wife Nadya. “She really was something special. When young she was so loyal to Lenin, and he could not do without her. Even though he continued to have mistresses. “A true revolutionary in her own right, she served as a calming influence on Lenin

Matt O’Connor as Zinoviev, Ola Adamczyk as Nadya, Peter Merrill as Lenin and Mara Turner as Inessa, in Petrograd Express by Ken Cotterill and without her he was lost. “She was a powerful woman in a man’s world, destined to be behind the scenes, but a powerful character nonetheless. “Nayda needed a voice,

and my play gives a voice to this essential character in the political theatre surrounding the revolution,” Cotterill said. Cotterill completed the manuscript in February this year and has not attended

any readings or rehearsals for this production. “I have never heard of the play spoken by any actors. Only voices in my head, so it should be a surprise on opening night.”

Petrograd Express is directed by John Hughes. Cairns audiences would remember Hughes productions of Amadeus and A Man for all Seasons, along with five other Ken Cotterill scripts.

“I wanted to tackle and bring to life Petrograd Express, because of a coincidence of interest. I love and adore Russian culture, music and politics. “It really is a powerful script and I’m looking forward to bringing it life.” “We are fortunate to have Peter Merrill playing Lenin. Cairns audiences would best remember how he bought Henry VIII to life in A Man for All Seasons, he truly is the best actor in Cairns.” Petrograd Express by Ken Cotterill is best described as a tale of intrigue, love and deception. The story recounts the return from exile in Switzerland of Russian revolutionary Lenin. It will be a perilous journey to Russia, having to cross Germany to return home to lead the revolution, but more than just the perils associated with war and the Germans, Lenin will need to battle the perils of his wife and mistress as well as the implications of using the Germans to return to their homeland. They could be arrested upon their return as traitors. Petrograd Express by Ken Cotterill opens Thursday July 22 for three nights only. Tickets are available from www.Ticketlink.com.au

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Amy has only ever known life in the Clearing. She knows what’s expected of her. She knows what to do to please her elders, and how to make sure the community remains happy and calm. That is, until a new young girl joins the group. She isn’t fitting in; she doesn’t want to stay. What happens next will turn life as Amy knows it on its head. Freya has gone to great lengths to feel like a ‘normal person’. In fact, if you saw her go about her day with her young son, you’d think she was an everyday mum. That is, until a young girl goes missing and someone from her past, someone she hasn’t seen for a very long time, arrives in town. As secrets of the past bubble up to the surface, this small town’s dark underbelly will be exposed and lives will be destroyed.

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FRIDAY Barbary Coasters, Cairns Cruising Yacht Squadron, 3:00pm Miss Tee, Gilligans Backpackers Resort, 4:30pm Andrea Live, Thirsty Flamingo, 5:00pm Janna Mercedes, O’Donnells Irish Bar, 6:00pm Fingerprint, Cazalys Cairns, 6:15pm Waking Ugly, Chill @ Portofino, 6:00pm Big Noise Cowboyz / Kevin Sullivan / Tony George Band, Bar36 @ The Reef Hotel Casino, 7:00pm Paul Kelly, CPAC Theatre, 7:30pm Froggy le blanc, The Grand Hotel, Atherton, 7:30pm Kaweyova, PJ O’Briens, 9:30pm The Dannies, Elixir Bar, 9:30pm

SATURDAY Lady Valiant, The Tav @ Barrier Reef Tavern, 1:00pm Miss Tee, Gilligans Backpackers Resort, 1:00pm Kim Settle & John Comrie, Mareeba Turf Club, 3:00pm Barbary Coasters, Trinity Beach Bar ‘n’ Grill, 3:30pm Miss Tee, Boardwalk Social, 5:00pm Rebecca Langtree, Gin Social, 5:00pm Mr Smith, Cazalys Cairns, 6:15pm Janna Mercedes, Jack and Shanan’s Palm Cove, 7:00pm Big Noise Cowboyz / Kevin Sullivan / Tony George Band, Bar36 @ The Reef Hotel Casino, 7:00pm Kaweyova, PJ O’Briens, 9:30pm

SUNDAY Vivien Asi Duo, Paper Crane by Crystalbrook, 3:30pm Dave Cooke, Sauce Brewing Co, 3:30pm Miss Tee, Noa Café, 4:00pm Bobby Maguire, Serpent Backpackers, 4:00pm Nikki Doll, The Stratford Deli, 4:30pm Andrea Live, Kewarra Bach Resort - The Beach Shack, 5:00pm Kaweyova, Pier Bar, 7:00pm Dr Elephant, Bar36 @ The Reef Hotel Casino, 7:30pm

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OTHELLO, William Shakespeare’s classic tale of jealousy, betrayal and revenge is thrillingly re-imagined by Jimi Bani and Jason Klarwein for its premiere 2021 season. This tri-lingual (Kala Lagaw Ya, Yumpla Tok and English) production is set between Cairns and the Torres Strait, illuminating the vital role of the Torres Strait Light Infantry

Battalion during World War II. More than 800 Torres Strait Islanders signed up to protect the northern tip of Australia, including Jimi Bani’s great grandfather, the late Ephraim Bani Snr and his grandfather, the late Solomon Gela. Infusing the narrative of Othello with the historical setting of the battalion brings

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Who were the first climbers to summit Mount Everest without the use of oxygen?

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Name the Kelly Gang members.

Where would you have to be standing to be on the most eastern point of Australia?

On what street in Hobart would you find their CBD shopping mall?

The Gulflander train travels between which two Queensland towns?

In what year was the first ever Wimbledon Championships held?

Who hosts The Late Late Show in America?

How long is the Cardwell Jetty?

Who was crowned Women’s Singles Champion 2021?

Name the television series he co-wrote and starred in with Ruth Jones.

The Barron Falls combines a total of 4 drops, what is the total height of the falls?

In what year did Evonne Goolagong win her first Wimbledon Singles title?

Who composed the Peer Gynt Suite?

Where would you find the Pioneer Cemetery in Cairns?

How many titles did Evonne Goolagong win at Wimbledon?

In which Australian state or territory would you find Bruny Island?

In what year did Sydney Hugh Turner establish his Cairns electrical store, now known as Turners Home Appliances?

How many Grand Slam titles did Goolagong win during her career?

What is the more common name for aubergine?

Maryborough in Queensland is built on which river?

How many Grand Slam titles has Ash Barty won in her career?

Boggo Road Gaol was located in which Australian city?

Who defeated England in a penalty shootout to win Euro 2020?

Where was State of Origin 3 be played this year?

Where was Ned Kelly’s last stand?

Where was the final for Euro 2020 played?

By what name is the New Zealand Rugby League team known?

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Where will the 2021 Rugby League World Cup be held this year?

Two teams will make their World Cup debut, name those teams?

1. 1877, 2. Ash Barty, 3. 1970, 4. Two. 1971 and 1980, 5. Seven, 4 x Aust Open, 1 x French Open, 2 x Wimbledon., 6. Three, French Open 2019, Wimbledon 2021, US Open Doubles 2018, 7. Gold Coast, 8. Reinhold Messner and Peter Habeler 1978, 9. Thai Baht, 10. Elizabeth St, 11. James Corban, 12. Gavin and Stacey, 13. Edward Grieg, 14. Tasmania, 15. Eggplant, 16. Brisbane, 17. Glenrowan Victoria, 18. Ned Kelly, Joe Byne, Dan Kelly and Steve Hart, 19. Cape Byron, NSW, 20. Normanton and Croydonu, 21. 600 feet or 183 metres, 22. 125 metres, 23. McLeod Street., 24. 1936, 25. The Mary River, 26. Italy, 27. Wembley Stadium England, 28. The Kiwis, 29. England, 30. Jamaica and Greece.

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AQUARIUS: You may experience more fear surrounding your ability to communicate this week. On July 19, Mercury in your practical sixth house will square Chiron in your chatty third house, which could make it harder to keep up with texts and plans, as well as intense conversations. However, reserving time to rest with your lover may be the key as Mercury forms a sextile with Uranus in your cozy fourth house on July 20. Keep things simple. Some things don’t need to be said.

GEMINI: You may struggle to find your footing in a crowd as this week begins. On July 19, Mercury in your prideful second house will square Chiron in your eleventh house of community, bringing up fears surrounding your ability to work a room. Try worrying less about what other people think and start worrying more about what you think.

LIBRA: When Mercury in your hardworking tenth house squares off with Chiron in your relationship sector, you may have trouble balancing your professional life with your personal life. Perhaps you believe you can’t have both a prospering career and a healthy relationship. However, your goals are exactly what can help you grow closer to someone, because, on July 20, Mercury will sextile Uranus in your intimate eighth house, helping you create an emotional bond in your own way.

PISCES: As this week begins, you may struggle with feelings that you aren’t worthy of love. As Mercury in your romantic fifth house squares off with Chiron in your second house of self-esteem, whatever it is that’s holding you back from your own self-love may be creating friction in your relationships. Sometimes the person you need to focus on most is yourself. Permit yourself to do just that.

CANCER: As Mercury in Cancer squares off with Chiron in your tenth house of reputation on July 19, you may feel insecure about your qualities and attributes. If you’re worried that you’re not good enough, trust that your lover isn’t seeing what you’re seeing. They’re seeing a multifaceted individual who’s beautiful in every way. And if they don’t see that, then quite frankly, they don’t deserve you.

SCORPIO: Take a risk this week. After all, on July 20, Mercury in your adventure-seeking ninth house will sextile Uranus in your seventh house of partnerships, paving the way for spontaneous escapades to lead you toward interesting new people. Who knows? One of them may end up being your next crush.

ARIES: You may feel somewhat sensitive to harsh energy as this week begins. On July 19, Mercury in your emotional fourth house will square Chiron in Aries, which could bring up insecurities and leave you feeling vulnerable to getting hurt. It may feel harder to express yourself than usual, so be patient with yourself.

LEO: Deep-seated wounds may arise as this week begins. As Mercury in your spiritual twelfth house squares off with Chiron in your philosophical ninth house, the cosmos is encouraging you to look inward and identify your most sensitive needs. Let this kickstart your journey toward self-love; a never-ending journey.

SAGITTARIUS: You may feel somewhat afraid of putting yourself out there and opening your heart to a romance you deserve. As Mercury in your intimate eighth house squares off with Chiron in your passionate fifth house on July 29, fears of rejection and getting hurt may cause you to close yourself off. There’s nothing wrong with you for feeling this way. It may take time before you feel ready.

TAURUS: You may feel like your ability to express how you’re truly feeling is experiencing difficulty as this week begins. On July 19, Mercury in your communication sector will square off with Chiron in your twelfth house of subconscious fears, which may leave you feeling concerned about being misunderstood. Work through the root of these fears.

VIRGO: As this week begins, you may feel fearful of truly letting someone in and letting your guard down. Mercury in your platonic eleventh house will square Chiron in your secretive eighth house, which may tap into your fear of getting hurt. Take a moment to your instinct, but don’t let fear control your relationships.

CAPRICORN: You may feel somewhat concerned that you’re giving too much of yourself away this week. As Mercury in your relationship sector squares off with Chiron in your protective fourth house on July 19, you may fear getting too emotionally involved and letting someone in too deeply. However, romance blossoms whether you’re ready or not, and on July 20, Mercury will sextile Uranus in your passionate fifth house, tapping into desires you may not have known were there.

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

GUTSY GIRLS ADVENTURE FILM TOUR 2021

Featuring a unique selection of films of varying lengths and styles, covering topics relevant to women in the outdoors, the Gutsy Girls Adventure Film Tour will enthrall both the avid adventurer and the armchair adventurer alike. The 2021 tour will take you around the globe by bike, longboarding in the French Alps, breaking through barriers, getting big air on skies and more. These amazing stories of courage, grit, determination and outdoor inspiration are focused on bringing the female adventure experience under the spotlight. Saturday Cairns Performing Arts Centre Full details: www.ticketlink.com.au

KURANDA ROOTS FESTIVAL 2021

Kuranda Roots Festival will take place from July 16-18 at Kanjini located at the foot of lush Emerald Creek Falls in Buluwai Country, Far North Queensland. Amplifying First Nations voices, culture and connecting with country will be at the forefront of this year’s event. As well as hosting a mad selection of live acts including OKA, Solua, The 4’20 Sound, Koahlition, DancingWater, Rikaela, R.E.B, Water Streets (and many more to be announced). There will be an exciting range of workshops presented by the Buluwai and Djabugay Bama (original people of the Kuranda area). From fire stick making, traditional rainforest bayus (huts), weaving, spear throwing and traditional dance. All weekend Emerald Creek Falls Full details: www.events.ticketbooth.com.au

Koreri Music Concept and Culture A celebration of West Papua Melanesian contemporary music and dance. Featuring international star, Irene Dimara, and supported by the best musicians from PNG and dancers from West Papua.

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LENNON BROS CIRCUS

Come and see our 2021 spectacular 90-minute Circus show featuring aerialists, acrobats, jugglers, globe of death, trapeze, clowns and much much more. Lennon Bros Circus is one of Australia’s oldest running Circuses, which boasts an array of spectacular performances from all over the world! Bring the Family for action packed fun and entertaining Day/Night showing at Cairns Jockey Club until Sunday July 18. All Weekend Cairns Jockey Club www.lennonbroscircus.com.au

PBR ORIGIN III - CAIRNS

The PBR’s (Professional Bull Riders) Monster Energy Tour is bringing the greatest rivalry in Australian sport, a head-to-head competition of the Maroons vs Blues, to Cairns on July 17th. This is a competition of state vs state, mate vs mate, in the biggest bull riding competition of the year. It’s the ultimate battle for bragging rights and the toughest 8 seconds in sports. Don’t miss the PBR Origin lll - Cairns, and find out what it means to be cowboy. Saturday 7.30pm Cairns Convention Centre www.premier.ticketek.com.au

TOP DOG FILM FESTIVAL

Meet dogs from all walks of life on the big screen at the 2021 Top Dog Film Festival. From the talented dancing Poodles to the award winning New Zealand sheep dogs. Join us on a journey to find the perfect guide dog in Canada and meet the New York dog walker winning over her pack. Meet 4 legged heroes, unbreakable bonds and canine companions that enrich the lives of all those they encounter. Experience heartfelt stories of people who dedicate their lives to improving the outcomes for man’s best friend and take a look at the lighter side of the pet-owner relationship. Saturday 2pm CPAC www.ticketlink.com.au

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HALF MOON BAY Golf Wednesday July 7 Men’s Div1: W Berry 41, B Stewart 39, J Farmer 39 Div2: G Cook 40, J King 37, T Luscombe 35 Ladies: H Phillips 31 Friday July 9 Men’s: Div1: J Davidson 19, B Tait 18 Div2: N McMullin 25, K Newitt 20 Ladies: C Atkinson 23, P Davidson 17 Saturday July 10 Men’s: Div1: G McEwan 41, S Vale 39, D Camamessa 39 Div2: D McTague 38, A Cormes 38, D Jones 38 Div3: M Tookey 41, B Gaudion 38, K Hudson 37 Ladies: L Duncan 39, R Yelland 38, N Jose 36 Sunday July 4 Men’s: Div1: N Tobias 38, R Beverley 36 Div2: D Ahola 38, D Beer 36 Ladies: A Watson 32

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JACK HIGH MOSSMAN MEN’S & LADIES BOWLS CLUB

Saturday July 10 32 Bowlers for JackPot Bowls. Firstly, Congratulations to Mick Frese/Chris Payne & Dick Pitt to win the Club Championship Triples. John Cochrane/Bill Allison d Doug Pitt/John Arnold 26-22; Mick Frese/Chris Payne/Dick Pitt d Bernie Wolland/Nev Tesch/ Terry Richards 23-17; Steve Cue/Peter Busch/Nev Fletcher d David White/Daryl Hoskins/Peter Worley 21-15; Col Johnson/ Ken Dunn/Gordon Azzopardi d SAS/Gary Watts/Jim Geddes 25-15; David Blain/Peter Brown/Joe Girgenti d Charlie Toohey/ Geoff Sims/Tony Brlyack 29-19. The winners for the day, John Fleming/Brock Girgenti d Col Widdows/Gordie 28-14. Jackpot Bowls this Saturday, 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.

Ladies Results July 4 Trish Arnold played in the Edge Hill Ladies Classic. Team she was in placed 3rd. Congratulations. 5th July. Pennant ladies travelled to Atherton, where they had a loss. 8th July. Social winners were Carole Maxted, Margaret Cooper and Joanne Porter. R. Ups; Robin Petrus and Pam Widdows. Raffle won by Maree Crees. 9th July. Our Pennant ladies were closely defeated by Silkwood. Look forward to next year. Ladies who helped with lucky numbers etc during Pennants; thank you. Special mention to ex bowler, Janice Brlyack who ensured that our “Welcome snack” was there for our Pennant visitors. Please note that from the 19th to the 23rd July there will be no social bowls. Instead, the Champions of Champion will be played. Due to many other commitments, we had to cancel the Xmas In July. Ladies wanting to learn to play bowls, free coaching is available. Contact Carole Maxted caroles44bb@dodo.com.au or 0400 954 537

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Ladies Social Bowls and Championship Results: Mixed Social bowls for Thursday July 8 was washed out. Men’s Mixed Social Bowls: Tuesday July 6 Social bowls winners were Russell Lamb, Meredith Hennin and Valerie Still. R/U: Anna Rosko, Gary Pomroy, Kim Mitchell. Tuesday Jackpot $702 not won. Tuesday Night winners were Wayne, John and Ian. R/U: Ray, Robert and Gov. Wednesday night winners were Gov, Greg and Frank. R/U: Don, George and Janet. Saturday July 10 the District playoff for Champion of Club Champion Fours was played. Winners on Saturday were Edge Hill defeated Weipa 35-9, South Johnstone defeated Yungaburra 21-18, Edmonton defeated West Cairns 21-13 while Innisfail had a forfeit from Marlin Coast. Sunday July 11 South Johnstone defeated Edge Hill 23-17, Edmonton def Innisfail 22-9 then Edmonton def South Johnstone 1917 in the final. Edge Hill Club Events. Mixed Pairs and Consistency Singles nominations are on the Notice board and will close on Sunday 18th July 2021. Saturday 10th July 2021 No Social bowls were played. Social bowls will continue Tuesday (Day and Night) and Wednesday night triples and Saturday social bowls will return weather permitting. To play social bowls at Edge Hill this week put your name on the lists available behind the bar for a game. Contact the Club on 4053 1036, Ray Webster 0402 182 230, Gary Victor (GOV) 0407 962 860 for assistance if the club is closed.

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Netball Test Match for Cairns PETER MCCULLAGH

INTERNATIONAL netball comes to Cairns when the Australian Diamonds battle the current World Champions the Silver Ferns from New Zealand. The Cairns test match is part of the 4 match Constellation Cup, being staged in October in Brisbane, Cairns and Wellington. The Diamonds will host the Silver Ferns in Brisbane for Game 1 before flying to Cairns for Game 2 at the Cairns Convention Centre on Sunday October 17. This will be the first time the Diamonds have played a test match in Cairns. The series final will be in Wellington on Sunday October 24. In the netball world the Constellation Cup is one of the most coveted trophies for Australia. This series will be the 12th Constellation Cup.

When these two teams last met the Silver Ferns reclaimed the Cup for the first time in eight years, winning the series 3-1. All four matches were closed to the public due to COVID restrictions, but crowds are eager to return and see the world’s best netballers in action. Heather McLean, president of Marlin Coast Netball, cannot wait to see these international athletes in action. “It’s wonderful to see a test match here in Cairns. For our local girls to see just how fast the game is as well as how physical it is at that level will be a great thing. “This will give our local teams a tremendous boost, and we see it here in Cairns, its tremendous,” she said. Australian Diamonds coach Stacey Marinkovick was delighted to announce the series would be played in Australia before moving to New Zealand through the Trans-Tasman travel bubble.

“It’s fantastic to have international netball return to Australia,” Marinkovich said. Tourism Tropical North Queensland Chief Executive Officer Mark Olsen said he was delighted to have international netball return to Cairns after successfully hosting Suncorp Super Netball League matches in 2020. “It will be the first international sporting event to be held at the newly refurbished Cairns Convention Centre,” Olsen said. “The Constellation Cup adds to the growing number of national sporting events and training camps, including the current Australian Dolphins Swim Team camp, being held in Cairns. Tickets for the 2021 Constellation Cup will go on sale at 10am Tuesday July 27 via www.ticketlink.com.au

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MATCH REPORT Mudcrabs THE weekend saw the Mudcrab men continue their dominance of the FNQ Rugby Reserve Grade competition with a hard-fought 21-17 win over the JCU Mariners to extend their win streak to 7. This was the closest the Crabs have come to losing in two months of football. It was the efforts of Dharzell Roberts who led to the Crabs to the win with a two-try performance. He now holds top spot of the top try-scorers list with 6 this season. Other stand outs were David Phillips (Froggy) and Jarrod White (Diesel). In the Womens game, the Mudcrabs avenged their last start loss to Wanderers with a comprehensive 25-19 win over the same opponent. The women got into an arm wrestle with the Wanders in the first half, only taking a 7-5 lead at the break. After an inspirational halftime huddle the women came out strong with back to back tries to flyer Taesha Ahwang. It was a great hit-back for the team as they have been facing injury issues over the last few weeks. This weeks game (Friday July 16) is the Mudcrabs Charity Day at the Crab Pot. We will be raising money for “Local Health Heroes.” With COVID our health heroes are stretched to the limit eg nurses, doctors, paramedic, vaccinators, mental health professionals. Men play against Wanderers 5pm and the Women right after.

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