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“Her Majesty was a constant reminder of the true mean ing of service, integrity and courage, and she was admired worldwide, especially here in Queensland.”TheQueen will be remem bered fondly as the longestreigning monarch of the Com monwealth, having succeeded to the throne on February 6, 1952, on the death of her father, King GeorgeNineVI.months after Queen Elizabeth II was crowned on June 2, 1953, at Westminster Abbey in London, she arrived in Brisbane on March 9, 1954, as the only reigning monarch to visitHerQueensland.Majestystayed at Gov ernment House in Brisbane with Queensland Governor Sir John Lavarack and his wife, Lady Sy bil Lavarack. Her busy itinerary also included regional visits to Bundaberg, Oakey, Toowoom ba, Townsville, Cairns, Mackay, Rockhampton and the Great Barrier Reef.
“Her subsequent public walk along Brisbane’s South Bank, greeted by thousands of Queenslanders, emphasised the great affection in which she was held in Queensland, Australia and around the world.”
“Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II was devoted to her duty, and she was always very popular and someone who generated an enormous amount of esteem,” the Premier said “We are all very saddened by herQueenslandersdeath.” can express their grief and condolences in an online condolence book, which will be available at www. qld.gov.au/condolences. This will be presented to the Royal Family.Government House will make arrangements for the public who wish to pay their re spects at the statue of Her Maj esty the Queen on the Estate.
works are part of a suite of safety upgrades on Mossman - Daintree Road.
“Queen Elizabeth remained a welcome and popular visitor to
Queensland’s shores throughout her life, celebrating our culture and traditions,” the Premier said.“She always provided reassurance in the aftermath of natural disasters and at times of concern for Queenslanders, sending messages of strength and support.
“Mossman - Daintree Road had been identified as an emerging crash location where, tragically, a driver was killed in March 2018 after crossing lanes of traffic.“Several run-off road crashes have required hospital treatment.”Queensland Member for Cook Cynthia Lui said these changes may be challenging to get used to but will ensure the community’s safety.
“Athertonsaid. Street will also be closed off in light of commu nity feedback, which called for the unsafe exit onto Mossman –Daintree Road to be addressed.
“Thesepatience.upgrades come as part of the Palaszczuk Govern ment’s almost $1.6 billion road and transport plan for Far North Queensland over the next four years, supporting 1,440 good, secure jobs in the region.
The Road Safety Program aims to improve safety on the state-controlled road network, with locations selected based on a history of crashes and/or critical safety concerns.
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Cairns Mayor Bob Man ning said that Queen Eliza
Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II was served by 15 Australian Prime Ministers, 16 Governors-General of Australia and 13 Queensland Premiers during her reign.
“And I am sure that the outpouring of respect and love will be well recorded in the media, and in people’s minds, in coming weeks.”
Assistant Minister for Infrastructure and Transport Carol Brown said the invest ment would make a difference
The $12.4 million work on Mossman - Daintree Road is jointly funded by the Australian ($9.92) and Queensland ($2.48) governments on an 80:20 basis.
This was the first of 16 visits to Australia, and eight to Queensland, as The Queen.
“It is with great sadness that we learn of the passing of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II,” Premier Palaszczuk said.
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“Australia had strong affection for the Queen and respect for the Queen.
CAIRNS residents wishing to express their grief and condolences at the passing of Her Majesty Queen Eliz abeth II, can do so through an online condolence book, available hamforernmentlatedwww.qld.gov.au/condolences.at:MessageswillbecolandforwardedtoGovHouseQueenslandtransmissiontoBuckingPalace.
“This project represents a substantial investment by the Australian and Queensland governments in improving road safety on regional roads,” Minister Brown said.
beth will be remembered as the longest serving monarch of the British Empire, and the second longest monarch to have ever served in the world.“She was the epitome of servant leadership – where the leader becomes the servant of the people, and she, like no other, mastered that,” Cr Manning said.
“Changes to road conditions include Cedars Street’s speed limit being reduced to 60km/h, the same as other highways passing through residential areas, while Jones Street will become a 50km/h zone,” Ms Lui
“New arrangements like this can take some getting used to, and we thank the community for their
in people’s safety.
“On her final visit to Queensland in October 2011, Her Majesty paid tribute to the resilience and courage of Queenslanders in the aftermath of the floods and Cyclone Yasi.
Dedicated turning lanes will also be installed on Syndicate Road and Jones Street.
Online condolence book for Queen Elizabeth II
Other aspects include a realignment of the Jones Street intersection, the closure of the Atherton Street intersection at Mossman - Daintree Road, and wide centre line treatments to reduce the risk of head-on and run-off road crashes.
The project is part of a pro gram of road safety upgrades across the Far North District, jointly funded by the Australian and Queensland governments.
PREMIER Annastacia Palaszc zuk will send condolences on behalf of Queensland to Buckingham Palace following the death of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.
“Queen Elizabeth was loved and respected and represented all that was dignified and posi tive in the Royal Family.
Queen Elizabeth II on her Jubilee in 2015
THE speed limit on Mossman –Daintree Road will be lowered as part of safety upgrades. The final stages of the ongoing works on Mossman - Daintree Road will include reducing the speed from 70km/h to 60km/h along the stretch locally known as Cedars Street, between Syndicate Road and Atherton Street.The
Staff at Council librar ies will be available to aid members of the public who require help in accessing the online condolence book.
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updating the plan will bring the Far North closer together for a brighter and more sustainable future.”Douglas Shire, Mayor and Chair of the FNQ Regional Organisation of Councils, Michael Kerr, welcomed the review of the Regional Plan.
people are choosing to live, work and grow their fami lies here,” Mr Miles said.
Member for Barron River Craig Crawford said the Palaszczuk Government had listened to local governments, stakeholders and the com munity.“Mayors, councils and councillors, as well as various advocacy bodies in Far North Queensland, have requested a review of the FNQ Regional Plan as a priority,” Mr Craw ford“Throughsaid. a new Far North Queensland Regional Plan, we will be able to address issues specific to the region.
“St. John’s Wort, for example, can decrease the therapeutic effect of chemo therapy.”Hesaid the most used therapies were cannabis (26.8 %), magnesium (24.4 %) and massage (19.5 %), with the average patient using at least
Labor Government is work ing hard to put the inflation genie back in the bottle, the housing summit shows the Palaszczuk Government is looking at every measure in partnership with local gov ernments to accelerate hous ing and apartment supply to improve affordability in a very tight rental market.”
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“That’s in addition to the establishment of a $1 billion housing investment fund and investing $200 million to unlock housing supply.
Deputy Premier Steven Miles said a way forward, in partnership with all those responsible for housing, was urgently“Queenslandneeded.is one of the best places in the world to live, and it’s no wonder
“A compounding set of circumstances including massive population growth, supply chain and workforce restraints and multiple weather events have created a housing tionverycomedforRoadstem.”impactcouncilspuzzleingbuildingandcallingMsmentmustanythehousingising.andonputliverygrowthEnochHousingchallenge.”MinisterLeannesaidpopulationhadoutpaceddeofnewlandsupply,unprecedentedpressuretheprivaterentalmarketimpactedsocialhousStill,housingactionneededbyalltoaddressshortagesacrossstate.“Thiscan’tbedonebyoneentityalone–wehaveagreatercommittoworkingtogether,”Enochsaid.“Thehousingsectorisforpositiveactionsolutions,andweknowmoresocialhousisonlyonepieceofthe-betterstrategyfromisalsoneededtothehousingecosysTransportandMainMinisterandMemberMillerMarkBaileyweltheannouncement.“ThereisnodoubtthathighinterstatemigratoQueenslanddueto
DEPUTY Premier and Minis ter for Planning Steven Miles has announced the Far North Queensland Regional Plan will be updated, followed by all Regional Plans over the next threeDeputyyears.Premier and Minis ter for Planning Steven Miles said good planning would con tinue to deliver more jobs in more industries, better services and protect the Queensland lifestyle.“Regional plans set the long-term direction for how our regions will grow and respond to change over time,” Mr Miles said.
“The Far North is no longer a well-kept secret, and, as more people from Queensland, interstate and overseas want to call the region home, we need to ensure we are prepared to cater for them in terms of infrastructure and employment opportunities.”TheDeputy Premier said Regional Infrastructure Plans reflect a place-based ap proach to better align regional infrastructure with regional priorities, recognising the criti cal role infrastructure plays in catalysing regional economic recovery, resilience, growth andForliveability.moreinformation, visit https://bit.ly/3qD47VC
Mr Keene said one notable observation was that can nabis was the most common CAM used by the Townsville respondents – something not seen in other studies.
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“Our successful health response to the pandemic and great lifestyle has seen Far North Queensland become an even more attractive place to
“ThisNorth.informs important levers such as the planning and delivery of infrastructure and services, and connections across council areas.”
“Affordable housing is critical to maintaining our great Queensland lifestyle.
“Reviewing and updating the Regional Plan is vitally important for the local councils and our communities as we plan for future growth.
“Many causes of the increased housing costs are national and need national solutions.“Ifully understand this is a tough time for many Queenslanders. We all know that recent interest rate in creases by the independent Reserve Bank of Australia have made it challenging for homeowners.“Alllevels of government have a role to play in im proving the current housing situation,” she said.
our effective management of the pandemic has squeezed housing supply for Queens landers,” Mr Bailey said.
live, work and raise a family,” he said.“Population forecasts from 2009 are outdated. For example, in the 2006 census, 122,731 lived in the greater Cairns region (SA4), which grew to 253,748 in the 2021 census.“Updating the regional plan to reflect the latest forecasts is crucial to provide the basis for identifying improved opportu nities for economic develop ment and liveability across the Far
“The main reasons given for using complementary and alternative medicines (CAM) were to treat symptoms of cancer, side-effects of treat ment or to improve general health. Two-thirds of respond ents disclosed their CAM use to health professionals,” Mr
“Much of the evidence for the benefits of cannabis use to cancer patients is anecdotal and considered of low qual ity,” he “Concernsaid. and lack of knowledge amongst CAM users and non-users of the in teractions CAM has with con ventional therapy highlights the importance of health pro fessionals possessing a good knowledge of complementary and alternative medicine.”
“Nothing is more impor tant than having a roof over your head - it’s a basic need – and the stories of people without secure housing are heartbreaking,” Ms Palaszc zuk said.
He said CAM users were statistically more likely to have used CAM before their cancer diagnosis and have lower emotional well-being than“It’snon-users.aconcern as these therapies may pose safety risks when combined with conventional anti-cancer treatments,” Mr Keene said.
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“They advance diverse re gional economies and support a broad range of industries, including manufacturing and knowledge-based industries creating new jobs in our regions.“They also help plan for the right infrastructure to cater to population growth, including housing supply, schools and roads.”MrMiles said much had happened since the Far North Queensland Regional Plan 2009-2031 was implemented.
“Our region has gone through enormous change since the current Regional Plan was implemented 13 years ago,” Mayor Kerr said.
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“The Property Council of Australia’s report showed that Queensland’s popula tion grew by almost 750,000 between 2011 and 2021.
“Involving the councils, community and industry in
THE Palaszczuk Govern ment will stage a Housing Summit to address the urgency around multiple housing issues, beginning this Friday with an initial roundtable of key govern ment and Palaszczukstakeholders.non-governmentPremierAnnastaciasaidthisweek’s
roundtable was a first step toward the Queensland Housing Summit, which will be held in October and feed into the National Cabinet’s consideration of housing and cost of living.
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The roundtable will bring together the Premier, Deputy Premier, the Public Works, Communities and Housing Ministers and the LGAQ.Itwill also involve critical non-government stakehold ers, including QShelter, QCOSS, the REIQ, Property Council of Australia, Master Builders and the Planning Institute of Australia, among others.Itwill address critical issues, including unlocking land and housing supply, fast-tracking social housing and – crucially – the urgent need for collaboration on housing by all levels of government and the private sector.“My government has con tinued to act on this urgent issue, including the con struction of over 7,400 new social and affordable homes as part of our historic $1.9 billion Queensland Housing Strategy Action Plan,” Ms Palaszczuk said.
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“But there is more to be done to ensure every Queensland has access to a roof over their head.”
Works will soon start to replace an ageing toilet block and locate a new one on the western side of the park, closer to the car parking and multi-court, which will free-up space in the middle of the park for community gatherings and events.CCTV, sealed pathway ac cess and improved lighting will be installed as part of the toilet block
New playgrounds and more in Harald Falge Park upgrade
Cr O’Halloran said the park was the biggest public open space for a large and culturallydiverse part of Cairns, taking in the suburbs of Manoora, Mooroobool, Manunda and Westcourt.“Withthe recent replace ment of older park equipment through the installation of two new playgrounds and the ad dition of a multicourt, we are already seeing the park being used by more people of all ages to come together, exercise, meet friends and play,” Cr O’Halloran said.
Skybury commenced mak ing spirits from surplus papa ya three years ago, partnering with Cairns distillery FNQ Spirits to create a premium, classical vodka.
The union has also produced coffee liqueur, pa paya schnapps, passionfruit papaya liqueur and a coffee/ vodka hybrid named Fusion.
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Taking out the Masters Award in the Rest of World Category for the 2021 Vodka Masters in London last year helped the locally made vodka gain national distribution in Dan Murphy’s and BWS.
ThePlan.Harald Falge Improve ment Plan is a communitydriven plan to create an inclusive, safe and welcoming space with a wide range of rec reational opportunities for all ages and cultures, particularly young“Haraldpeople.Falge Park is already a beautiful community space – it has mature, large trees that provide shade, exist ing sealed off-street parking, paths, lighting and CCTV – so we are working from a good base,” Cr O’Halloran said.
The partnership with FNQ Spirits, described as ‘a concert between two like-minded busi nesses’ on the bottles’ labelling, has been going strong since 2020.Owner Troy Read, aka Lord of the Rums at FNQ Spirits, said he was delighted with a Bronze score in the USA Spirits Rating
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for our signature brand, Croc Piss. It’s a rum-like spirit we created to bottle the heart and soul of Far North Queens land,” Mr Read said.
“The judges’ description of it fits really well, ‘a sharp nose with notes of cane and butterscotch, with vanilla and caramel characteristics on the palate.’“Weare absolutely delighted to medal at this highly rated USA event.”
AMERICANS have shown their appreciation of the fine quality of liquor created by Skybury Farms and FNQ Spirits by awarding the Far North Queensland-made vodka, coffee liqueur and rum silver and bronze medals at the recent USA Spirits Rat ings held in San Francisco.
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Division 7 Councillor Max O’Halloran said the $500,000 Stage 1 works were part of the Harald Falge Park Improve ment
to make it safer and more invit ing through good design.
new location for the play equipment has freed up space in the middle of the park for the possible addition of an event space in future years.”
Cr O’Halloran and Divi sion 5 Councillor Cr Amy Eden, whose division borders the park, both supported the multicourt project through the allocation of discretional funds last financial year.
“There was a lot of interest and input from the community, including 109 responses to a community survey, which we used to prioritise the planning.
“The multicourt has been particularly popular, and the
“As part of preparing the Harald Falge Park Improve ment Plan, we spoke with the community, Traditional Own ers, Queensland Police Service, and invited local school chil dren to draw their visions and ideas for the park.
A BOLD community vi sion for Harald Falge Park in Manunda is taking shape with two new playgrounds installed, a multi-purpose sporting court finalised, and new pathways, toilet block, lighting and closed circuit television (CCTV) cameras on the way.
“USA Spirits Ratings are to recognize, reward and promote spirit brands suc cessfully created to identify and target a specific spirits drinker,” Ms MacLaughlin said.“For any spirits brand to earn its place on a retailer’s shelf or a restaurant’s spirits list - and then stay therethey need to be marketable and Spirits“Thatconsumer-driven.”iswhytheUSARatingsisimportant;
Skybury CEO Candy MacLaughlin said the further international recognition was invaluable in gaining more distribution points and at tracting market attention.
Truckie shortage threatens sugar season
“We need ten drivers im mediately and another 30 in the coming months,” Mr Coveny said.“We are competing with the mining sector, and we need urgent help to fill these empty seats.“The trucks can’t sit in idle for long because once the weather sets in, that’s it for the season. So the clock is well and truly ticking,” he said.
“Just last week, we submit ted a comprehensive report detailing critical labour short
MORE than 362,000 hectares of land on Australia’s Cape York Peninsula have been handed back to the Gudang/ Yadhaykenu, Atambaya and Angkamuthi (Seven Rivers) peoples in a special ceremony on September 7, between Traditional Owners and the Queensland Palaszczuk Gov ernment.Madeup of 319,300 hec tares of national park (Cape York Peninsula Aboriginal land) (CYPAL) and 42,799 hectares of Aboriginal freehold land – equivalent to 676,000 football fields - it in cluded land formerly known as Jardine River National Park, Denham Group National Park, part of Heathlands Reserve and Jardine River Reserve; and two offshore islands.
zuk said by returning land to Traditional Custodians; we can work together to conserve the significant natural and cultural treasures of the Cape.
“Today marks another im portant step on that journey.”
THE northern sugar season is turning sour as trucks lay idle at the Mossman Sugar Mill, reeling from a mass driver shortage, Kennedy MP Bob KatterCanesaid.growers race the wet season to harvest and haul their crops to the mills each sugar season. Still, in the Mossman, Mareeba and wider Atherton Tableland region of North Queensland, the clock is ticking while truck drivers are poached to the mines in southern parts of the “Criticalstate.labour shortages have now reached our cane growers and truckies,” Mr Kat ter“Wesaid.were contacted by the head of the Mossman Sugar Mill who said they were des perate for drivers.
The Queensland Gov ernment and the Gudang/ Yadhaykenu, Atambaya and Angkamuthi (Seven Rivers) peoples, represented by Ipima Ikaya Aboriginal Corporation RNTBC, have also agreed to joint management arrange ments over the two national
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Kennedy MP Mr Bob Katter.
Member for Cook Cynthia Lui said through this deal ing, the Native Title parties and government have now entered into an Indigenous Land Use Agreement for the grant of Aboriginal lands and dedication of the Apudthama National Park (CYPAL) and Yamarrinh Wachangan Islands (Denham Group) National Park (CYPAL).
“We have come to the con clusion that if we aren’t able to get a workforce in Australia to do these essential jobs, then we will enter into discussions with Government to get migrants in to do the jobs.
The land will be granted to the Ipima Ikaya Aboriginal Corporation RNTBC and the Atambaya Aboriginal Corporation on behalf of the Traditional Owners.
Mr Katter said he had pro posed alternatives to address the labour shortages.
Chief Executive Officer of Far Northern Milling, Bronwyn Dwyer, said that as the operator of the Mossman Mill, they are a significant employer in the region and if they cannot find drivers, they could face sub stantial losses which could have dire consequences on the Mill’s survivability.“Duetothe critical driver shortage and predicted wet weather conditions over the coming months, there is a high probability of standover cane, which could see 10 – 20% of the crop remaining in the pad dock unharvested,” Ms Dwyer said.
THE Pacific Support Vessel, Australian Defence Vessel (ADV) Reliant, commenced her inaugural deployment from Cairns on Tuesday, September 13, further enhanc ing Australia’s support to the Pacific family and our closest neighbours.Timor-Leste will be Reli ant’s first stop en route to the Pacific, where she will visit seven Pacific island countries over the coming months, providing surveillance support and delivering essential cargo.
Paul Coveny of Logitrix Management Service manages the transport and logistics of the truck fleet that hauls cane from the farms to the Mill.
Commander of Australian Defence Force Operations in the South West Pacific, Major General Scott Winter, said Re liant would boost Australia’s capacity to respond quickly
“We didn’t want to do that with farming, but we were left no choice, and now we have the Pacific Island Labour Scheme (PALM) in place,” he said.
parks (CYPAL).
“As a highly adaptable vessel, Reliant will expand the range of support Defence provides across the region, including search and res cue, maritime surveillance, transport of essential cargo, humanitarian assistance and disasterReliantrelief.”is102 metres long, has a large cargo deck and a large crane, and can produce thousands of litres of fresh water per day.
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“Our Path to Treaty is about finding a place where we can face up to our shared history and be truthful about all of it – good and bad – and build a future together where we value, trust, and respect each other,” the Premier said.
ages across the electorate and provided numerous recom mendations to address these shortages,” he “Conversationssaid.have been held with the Minister for Employment and will continue until we can get a fair go for our regional, rural and remote areas.”
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“Rightly so, the Palaszc zuk Labor Government and Balkanu continue working with First Nations peoples to achieve Aboriginal land ownership and conservation outcomes for this region.”
in times of need through an enhanced, enduring presence in the “Reliantregion.will be used for a range of missions, planned in partnership with Pacific neighbours,” Major General Winter said.
Pacific support vessel departs on humanitarian mission
“The Yamarrinh Wachangan Islands (Den ham Group) National Park (CYPAL) supports turtle and sea bird nesting and is a great example of how we can do a better job of look ing after the environment when we focus on caring for Country and people.”
Land returned to Traditional Owners
“Effectively, two years of income for the growers will be lost from this cane not being harvested.“Notonly will this severely impact the growers’ bottom line, but that cane doesn’t go through the mill either, and so the Mossman Mill, already doing it tough, loses substantial income.”“FarNorthern Milling is the second largest employer in the
“We have 150 full-time employees during the season, and we support 570 external seasonal“Findingjobs.truck drivers to get this crop off is critical not only for our industry but for the prosperity of our whole com munity,” she said.
“It’s simple. Generations of Bama from this area know this land is their birthright,” Ex ecutive Director Balkanu Cape York Development Corpora tion Gerhardt Pearson said.
“Today, Queensland will recognise these lands as Atam baya, Angkamuthi (Seven Riv ers) and Gudang/ Yadhaykenu.
He said he had lost two drivers to the lucrative mining sector in the last seven days.
On her first deployment, Reliant will carry three con tainers of humanitarian and disaster response stores, en hancing Australia’s ability to work with our Pacific partners and Timor-Leste in support of early, rapid responses to disas ters and crises in the region.
“The history of First Na tions communities is rich and diverse and intrinsically linked to the land,” Ms Lui said.“Today’s ceremony leads the way for our communities to seize new opportunities and ensure their history that has been passed down for generations continues into the future.”Minister Scanlon said Queensland’s new Apudtha ma National Park (CYPAL) area represented the largest continuous area of heathlands on the Cape York Peninsula and included other diverse landscapes that connect with islands within the Great Barrier Reef World Heritage area.“These parks are home to unique plants and ani mals including the Cuscus, Jardine Painted Turtle and the northernmost extent of the Southern Cassowary,” Minister Scanlon said.
“Recruiting qualified health professionals is challenging,
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“Cairns Amateurs Carnival is very special and is an iconic event that showcases Far North Queensland’s spirited trifecta of fun, fashion and racing,” Mr Goodman said.
across eight categories. Competitors travelled from NSW, ACT, Victoria, and New Zealand.
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“We were also pleased to host a group from New Zealand, and this is a market we are keen to develop, namely a new trans-Tasman partnership that leverages from the popularity and power of Fashions on the Field.
High school students get hands-on hospital experience
CHHHS Acting Nursing Director Strategic Planning and Workforce, Paolo La Penna, said the two-day program (Sep tember 8-9) provided hands-on activities such as simulation training, understanding treat ment and care, basic life sup port, and a tour of the hospital’s pathology laboratory.
The 65th Cairns Amateurs Carnival will take place September 7-9, 2023.
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MEMBERS of a Rotary Club enjoy the benefits of visiting a variety of busi nesses and organisations and get a behind-the-scenes tour of their operations.
“Many high school students in Years 11 and 12 are already exploring options for their
“We know that health professionals who train in a regional centre are more likely to build their careers where needed,” Mr Murphy said.
In his first ever Cairns Amateurs Cup win, trainer Fred Wie land applauded jockey Jason Taylor for taking home Saturday’s $150,000 Great Northern Brewing Co Cairns Amateurs Cup aboard seven-year-old Star Status.
future career, and deciding what career pathway to take can be daunting.
While the weekend’s winners on the racetrack and Fashions on the Field were triumphant, there was much excitement at Cannon Park, delivering a total prize packet of $642,000 shared across 16 races run over the two-day Carnival.
The program is open to Year 11 and 12 students residing in Far North Queensland, with successful applicants from Tully to the tip of Cape York attending in Cairns this week.
“This is a wonderful op portunity to give students an insight into a range of healthrelated fields, ask questions directly to the experts in that field, and have an enjoyable experience at the same time,” Mr La Penna said.
options.“What we have seen over the last two years is an increas ing demand for qualified health professionals state-wide and nationally,” Ms Trivella said.
RACEGOERS and revellers from near and far will be recover ing after a stellar 64th Cairns Amateurs Carnival that saw sold-out social events, a record number of Fashions on the Field competitors and solid numbers through the gate at Can non Park.
The Cairns and Hinterland Hospital and Health Service has partnered with James Cook University to offer 40 high schoolers across the Far North a unique and exciting opportunity to explore medical, nursing, midwifery and allied health careers at the hospital under the new “Heroes in Health” program.
“It’s difficult for students to know whether they will like being a health professional, so offering this program can sup port them in making the right decision.“It’simportant that we share how rewarding a career in health is to those entering the workforce.”CHHHSActing Nursing
“Seeing those professions in action can show the students how their studies can lead to rewarding careers that make a difference.”
Following a fascinating tour of the base and how the RFDS operates in an emer gency, in carrying out clinics to remote locations and the tour was concluded with the Rotary Club donating $5,000 to be used in the Cairns RFDS base to provide for much needed equipment and resources to help improve theirThework.funds were raised from recent Palm Cove Markets held each month and operated by the Rotary Club of Cairns Sunrise.
promotion.Peoplecan donate to sup port the work of the RFDS in Far North Queensland at online.clickorg/general-donationshttps://rfds-qld.giveeasy.orhttps://bit.ly/3RDXy0E
Between the Captain Morgan Tropical Fashion High Tea that saw 47 competitors compete for a share of Myer Cairns’ prizes worth $2500, Cairns Central Fashions on the Field generated a further 143 competitors over two days who took to the catwalk at Cannon Park sharing in $30,000 of prizes
Fashion judges Emma Scodellaro, Hamish Lardi, Annabel Falco, and Cathryn Meredith said the fashion over three days represented a very high standard, sophistication, and quality of artistry.Competing for his second Carnival at the helm, Cairns Ama teurs Carnival President David Goodman served top honours to the event management team led by Victoria and Mark Jennings and the committee whose hard work culminated in sell-out and highly praised marquee events across the three-day Carnival.
“The Carnival was well subscribed across the board with both high tea and ball events a sell-out and a boost in numbers through the gate across both days,” Mr Goodman said.
“The return to spring racing and the Cairns Amateurs has been embraced by Far North Queenslanders along with large numbers of interstate visitors, proves the event’s intergenera tional appeal is at an all-time high,” he said.
DOZENS of students in their final years of high school flocked to Cairns Hospital on the weekend to get a head start in a health career.
Rotary Club Cairns donates to RFDS
It was the RFDS which was also instrumental in commencing the School of Distance Education.
“Cairns and Far North Queensland is a remarkable place to work, and we want to promote this to locals.”
Director for Nurse Educa tion, Alison Trivella, said the program would showcase the Health Service as a prospective workplace to students; and JCU advisors would be available to assist with study and career
She said one of the pro gram’s objectives was to entice and attract local students want ing to work in the health sector.
“Providing these students options to study locally and develop their career locally is a win for CHHHS, JCU, and the region,” she said.
On Monday, August 29 the Rotary Club of Cairns Sunrise visited the Royal Fly ing Doctors Service (RFDS) base at the Cairns Airport.
Their emergency retrieval service operates 24 hours a day, seven days a week, delivering the finest care to more than 330,000 Austral ians each year - that’s one person every two minutes.
humble beginnings, the Base is now one of the largest in Australia, helping thou sands of people in Far North Queensland every year.
Plans are underway to make this an annual program.
so alleviating that pressure by encouraging local students to remain in the region essentially means we are nurturing our own.”JCU’s Cameron Murphy said the program helps students make well-informed choices about their careers.
In 2022, the Royal Flying Doctor Service is celebrating 50 years since the opening of the RFDS Cairns Base. From
In a Cairns Amateurs Carnival first, Saturday’s judges sashed Best Dressed Couple, Chloe Fegatilli and Brendan Soderberg, the overall Carnival Champions, with a Magic Millions prize experience courtesy of TAB.
According to Mr Goodman, this year’s fundraising partner, Far North Queensland Hospital Foundation, benefited greatly from efforts over the weekend, including more than $15,000 raised in raffles, $6000 in auction items and food sales from trackside events yet to be tallied.
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• Second Place: Passaros do Paraiso – Birds of Paradise Samba Dancers
Cairns Festival audience edges past 100,000
THE 10-day Cairns Festival wrapped up at the weekend with over 100,000 people attending 224 performances featuring more than 1200 per formers and artists.
Cairns Mayor Bob Manning said festival highlights included the spectacular Reef Light at the Esplanade, which depicted the magnificence of the Great Barrier Reef through light and laser installations and was visited by tens of thousands of people.There was also a recordbreaking 35,000 attendees at the signature Grand Parade along the Esplanade.
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Judith Lucy and Den ise Scott returned to Cairns Performing Arts Centre for the Festival’s comedy lineup, alongside everyone’s favourite organ salesman Barry Morgan and his World of Organs at the Festival HQ at the Court House.Noone who dragged them selves out of bed in the dark to catch Patricia Piccinini’s breathtaking hot air balloons,
• First place: Kuranda Town – Kuranda Up High With Diamonds
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Winners shared in a $6000 prize pool:
• Third place: Cairns Rock and Roll Dance Club –Graceland
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“This year’s festival was the largest we’ve ever produced, and the positive response from the local community has been
The Cairns Festival’s music program saw the launch of al bums, new artist collaborations, and local performers’ incred ible energy, including Cairns’s favourites Lady Valiant and Kaweyova.Brisbane band Fat Picnic brought high energy to the Esplanade’s Main Stage, while Amy Shark and contemporary dance by the Australasian Dance Collective filled venues at Tanks Arts Centre.
Cairns Rock and Roll Dance Club
Skywhales, over the Show grounds at dawn regretted their decision.Popular community fa vourites included Carnival on Collins and the Grand Parade, which featured 51 floats, close to 2000 participants and 36
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“Although the weather wasn’t always on our side, it wasn’t enough to dampen the spirits of Cairns Festival revellers.“Wealways aim to deliver a diverse program that shows off the beauty of this unique region and celebrates the community heart that beats in Cairns.
dogs.
• Best Eco Float: Octo Bicycle Cairns Festival will return in 2023 for another season of arts and culture in the tropics.
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The Grand Parade float competition winners were presented with their trophies and prizes by Cairns Regional Councillor Rhonda Coghlan at a special ceremony at the Court House on Wednesday.
“The 2022 Cairns Festival has been an incredible celebra tion of this region, truly befit ting a 60th Diamond Anniver sary event,” Cr Manning said.
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The full Festival program included 78 free and ticketed shows, performances, installa tions and exhibitions across 12 venues and locations, including Suburban Satellite events.
overwhelming.”CrManningsaid the Festival was also an essential platform for the talented arts community in Cairns and the Far“CairnsNorth. Regional Council prides itself on promoting the incredible arts and culture scene thriving here in Cairns,” he said.“More than 60% of the performers, artists and dancers who were part of Cairns Fes tival were from Queensland, with many of them calling Far North Queensland home.”
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party arrived off the coast at Cairns around 10.00am where they were again transferred by the Anzac to No. 1 Wharf at Cairns.
Top: Her Majesty with a bouquet of tropical orchids at the Royal Ball in Brisbane on March 10, 1954.
By Maria Larkins
Cruising the tropics
After the tour of Cairns, the Royal couple were ferried back to the “S.S. Gothic” which was anchored off Fitzroy Island. Queen Elizabeth II and the Duke of Edinburgh then enjoyed two days off at Seaforth Island and the Whitsundays before heading to Mackay.
Middle right: After the Parliamentary Luncheon on March 10, 1954, Queen Elizabeth II was presented with a collection of Barrier Reef coral.
THE ROYAL visit in 1954 included a break from the Queen’s busy schedule to enjoy a cruise in the tropics along the Great Barrier Reef.After touring Townsville, the Queen, Eliz abeth II, and the Duke of Edinburgh, Prince Philip, were ferried to the Royal yacht, “S.S. Gothic”, anchored off Magnetic Island, via the naval vessel, HMAS Anzac.
Police and ambulance workers had feared some spectators could faint as a result of the heat and excitement. When two overcrowded temporary grandstands collapsed during the proceedings they immediately swung into ac tion and transferred the injured to hospital.
The Royal party then enjoyed a cruise along the coast enroute to Cairns. Her Maj esty had possibly already had a taste of the tropics prior to her departure from Brisbane. A dozen granadillas from Smithfield had been included in a basket of fruit presented to the Queen.
Tropical orchids had been sent to numer ous venues around Australia for the Queen’s visit. In one consignment 1200 blooms and seven large potted plants were allocated to the Queen’s private rooms and to decorate the city hall for the Royal Ball in Brisbane.
At 11.30am the Royal couple proceeded along Abbott Street, Minnie Street, Sheridan Street, Florence Street, and Mulgrave Road to Pease Hall, Paramatta Park. There an of ficial ceremony welcomed Her Majesty.
Sources: TROVE, State Library of Queensland.
Reef fish were also on the menu at the State Banquet where a consignment of six coral trout and three red emperors were flown to Brisbane from Far North Queensland.
Bottom right: Queen Elizabeth II at Cairns.
Her Majesty was understandably upset by the scene and expressed concern for the welfare of the spectators. Fortunately, there were no serious injuries and the Royal visit continued with no further incident.
On Saturday, March 13 the Royal
Bottom left: Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip boarding the Royal flight at Brisbane at the end of their visit to Queensland All photos, courtesy of State Library of Queensland.
Cairns Local News, Friday, Septeber 16, 2022 PAGE 9www.cairnslocalnews.com.au Wet wipes block pipes cairns.qld.gov.au Did you know that 500 tonnes of non-flushable items including wet wipes and other products are removed from Cairns sewer systems each year?
Cairns Libraries are host ing 19 events across all eight libraries throughout the school holidays, including a free all-day Fun Palace at Earlville Library on Friday, September 30, celebrating all things art, craft, science and technology.
A friend and myself waited for over FOUR HOURS outside Cazalys on Sunday night-Monday morning after being told by Cairns Taxi Company, that one had been dispatched but could give no time frame: that’s ok, an hour later, we were told they had no idea where the taxi was, another hour later, we were told there was only one wheelchair taxi on that night but didn’t know its location. Another hour goes by and we were told that they knew were the taxi was, but cannot divulge that information.
Staff at Council libraries will be available to provide assis tance to members of the public who require help in accessing the online condolence book.
Shirley, Clifton Beach
• Esplanade and Lagoon: Swim at the Lagoon, play at Muddy’s Playground, go for a stroll or a bike ride, play at the fun ship, or have a BBQ. The Lagoon is closed every Wednesday from 6am to midday for cleaning
Janelle, Woree
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THERE is plenty to keep the kids entertained this school holidays at the Botanic Gar dens Visitor Centre and Cairns Libraries and parks.
• Cattana Wetlands is a rich natural wonderland with five flat walking trails. Each one takes you on a different
A memorial service will be held in Cairns next week to commemorate the life of Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II.
ENERGY, in Tank 4 at Tanks Arts Centre, is a presen tation of works by high school visual art students across the region, open 9am to 4:30pm weekdays and 10am until 2pm weekends. There are 148 works on display by students from 25 schools throughout the region. https://bit.ly/3qFsH88
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Visit Council’s events direc tory for more school activities:https://bit.ly/3Le5inVholiday
Excellent resources on the Red Cross website www. redcross.org.au/prepare include steps to create your own emergency plan, download the Red Cross Get Prepared App, prepare a survival kit, emergency contacts list, and keepsake list, and understand ways to help manage stress.
For children with energy to burn, there are new play grounds, pump tracks and games to try around Cairns.
Free activities this school holidays
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With disaster season almost upon us, I urge people to start thinking now about how they will manage.
They have sat-nav tracking! FOUR different people an swered our calls, they were all rude, arrogant, and liars. If told the truth, we could have tried to find a different solution hours earlier.
Contact COUCH WELL NESS CENTRE, Cairns for support group details.
Registration is not needed for school holiday activities at Cairns Libraries but parental supervision is required.
Bruce, Innisfail
Find the full program for school holidays and Fun Palace at Cairns Libraries: https://bit. ly/3Lf3hHQ
mented reality game can be downloaded and played at three Council parks: Ravizza Park at Edmonton, Goomboora Park at Brinsmead, or the Smithfield Libraries lawn. Find out how to download the app here: https://bit.ly/3qFsH88
“In respectful acknowledge ment of the significance of her
AmCO2.Iwatching an episode of the old British TV comedy “Yes Minister” or is this our new hypocritical reality?
Noel, Cairns
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Cairns Memorial for Queen Elizabeth II
“The national outpouring of respect and love that has fol lowed the news of the Queen’s passing, is undoubtedly due to the strong affection Australia had for her.
As well as all the free activi ties and new facilities, there is always plenty to do for free around Cairns; the school holidays are the perfect time to revisit a favourite spot:
It is hard to believe that a thriving city, like Cairns, especially on a day that an international sporting event is taking place, there are no wheelchair taxis available.
experience with interpretive signage provided along the way
people to prepare ahead for disasters, because preparedness has been found to improve how people experience disasters and how they recover from them.
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the Editor
I am not of the opinion that CO2 is a major factor in climate change. However, if you are a believer in this concept then surely it is a worldwide problem not a NIMBY issue?
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Disappointment to see NRL still allow their play ers to play ‘th’ugby during the week while leaving the weekends free for the game.
reign, it is appropriate that the city formally commemorates her.”Cr Manning said a com memorative message wall will also be in place for Cairns community members to record their personal messages, both at the service and available for a period of time afterwards.
across Australia are reeling from the com pounding effects of fires, floods, cyclones and the global pan demic, and there can be no doubt that more challenges will emerge. Australian Red Cross is urging people to act now to prepare for the inevitable disasters ahead.
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This month marks our annual campaign to encourage
Our current Prime Minster supports our production of coal and gas for export be cause we are “not responsible for what other countries do.” Is this not a head in the sand moment for our Prime Minister who has legislated Zero Carbon for Australia? Are we are expected to create a whole new energy system to stop producing the 2% of worldwide CO2 production that we produce, with all the impacts on our economy, but can, with a clear conscience, help the rest of the world with cheap energy that pro duces
Noel, Cairns
Harald Falge Park in Manunda has a new multicourt and two new playgrounds; Bill Wakeham Park in Babinda has a new 300-metre pump track, and Council has introduced an augmented reality app called Magical Park at three parks throughout Cairns. The new app-based aug
Free stuff around Cairns
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“She epitomised ‘servant leadership’ – and she, like no other, mastered that.
• Cairns Botanic Gardens and Centenary Lakes: Explore the beauty of Cairns Botanic Gardens. Children will also love the Nature Playground, located at Freshwater Lake on Greenslopes St (near the Zhanjiang Friendship Garden).
Held daily from Tuesday,
“Whilst in service to the Commonwealth, Her Majesty visited Cairns on three occa sions in 1954, 1970, and 2002, creating treasured lifelong memories for residents.
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Fun Palace activities will run from 9.30am until 5pm with many workshops including coding and robotics, big blue blocks imagination play ground, floral arranging, pot tery, and make your own pom pom earrings to take home.
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Seedlings will also be made available to those who attend the service, so that they can plant their own memorial trees as a way of marking the his toric significance of her legacy.
The Cairns memorial is a free, ticketed event, with num bersTicketslimited.are available via Eventbrite from Thursday, September 15. A booking link
Cairns residents wishing to express their grief and condo lences at the passing of Queen Elizabeth II, can also do so through an online condolence book, available missionHouseandwww.qld.gov.au/condolences.at:MessageswillbecollatedforwardedtoGovernmentQueenslandfortranstoBuckinghamPalace.
September 27 to Friday, Sep tember 30, are open to children aged eight and over and will teach them how to design their own character, develop a story and animate their work into a short film.
• Cycling tracks There are a range of paths and cycleways that allow you to explore this beautiful region at your own pace. For younger riders, check out the Learn to Ride Road Safety Training Track at the Moody Creek Detention Basin, off Ramsay Dr in Kanimbla.
To facilitate the service, Ab bott St will be closed between Florence St and Minnie St, from 9am to 11.30am.
• Visit your local pool: Swim laps or laze in the water at Tobruk Memorial Pool Babinda, Gordonvale, Woree or the Marlin Coast Bicen tennial Pool at Smithfield.
• Walking tracks: Get outside and challenge yourself and the kids on the popular Red Arrow, Blue Arrow, Green Arrow and Yellow Arrow walking tracks that wind through Mt Whitfield Conservation Park, behind the Cairns Botanic Gardens in Edge Hill. Other hike to consider include the 2.4km (return) Ivan Evans Trail in Bayview Heights, and the popular Earl Hill track in Trinity Beach.
Slime time at Cairns Libraries these holidays
September is Prostate Cancer Awareness Month. Help spread the word to the men in your organisation, your community, your life.
Cairns Botanic Gardens Visitor Centre
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Red Cross has long known the value of communities and individuals taking time to plan and prepare for potential disasters. That value has now been underscored by a Curtin University report into the effectiveness of our emergency preparedness programs for people who lived through the devastating 2021 Wooroloo Bushfire in the Perth Hills.
I am sick of people riding their electric scooters on the footpath without wearing helmets cause it’s only for walkers. There was also a young man riding a bike without wearing a helmet in Mario St on Sunday arvo so I hope the cops drive past to fine you.
ENERGY exhibition at Tanks Arts Centre
will be posted on Council’s website and Facebook page.
Online registration is es sential and workshop spots are limited: https://bit.ly/3xp8Ei7
monarch in modern times, and for the vast majority of our community; the only monarch that we have ever known,” Cr manning said.
Although each event was timed, these events were not races, so it was up to individuals as to whether they challenged themselves for a best time or simply enjoyed the beautiful coastal surroundings with family and friends.
Gran Fondo finishers ready to put their feet up
Improvement works
The Port Douglas Gran Fondo Festival took place, over three days, which once again brought plenty of welcome people to the Douglas Shire and also provided an excellent opportunity for both locals and visitors to get on their bikes and take some valuable time out.
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Kenny St, Portsmith: Asphalting between Draper St and Owen Cl on Monday 21 September. Temporary road closures.
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The weather over the weekend was perfect to showcase Port Douglas and following Friday’s registrations, entrants had the opportunity on Saturday to take part in short but fast Criterium race, a free family ride and then some sprints. All of this was interspersed with presentations, fine local hospitality and live music.
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Other features of this family fun weekend were prizes for Best Dressed Family, Best Dressed Individual and Best Dressed Bike. Add to this Sunday’s Crystalbrook Superyacht Marina Festival Expo and evening After Party, plus all of the many other activities to be enjoyed in the Douglas Shire, in summary the whole occasion proved to be a great success.
A portion of Brinsmead Rd near Freshwater Christian College will be closed from Monday 19 September to Monday 3 October to allow for private construction works for the Freshwater Pocket Stage 1 Bothdevelopment.endsofBrinsmead Road remain open allowing access to properties, however the road is not open to through traffic.
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Clean Up Cairns weekend Clean Up Cairns continues this weekend with seven registered sites. All clean ups are from 9am to 11am. Saturday sites: n Shang Park and surrounding streets in Mooroobool n Freshwater Creek, Western Arterial Conservation Park in Brinsmead n Blackfellow Creek, Ravizza Dr, in Bentley Park n Moody Creek, Durian Cl, Papaya Cl and Rambutan Cl in Manoora. Sunday sites: n Chinaman Creek, Mestrez St to Southern Cycleway bridge, in Mooroobool n Moody Ck, Lennon St to the cycleway bridge in Westcourt n Taylor Point, Moore St in Trinity Beach. Visit Council’s website for more details. There will be changes to Council services on Thursday 22 September for the public holiday to mourn the death of Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth CustomerII.Service Centres, Cairns Libraries, Tanks Arts Centre, The Court House Gallery, Cairns Performing Arts Centre, Ticketlink box office, and the Buyback Shop will all be closed. Smithfield, Gordonvale and Babinda pools will all be closed. Woree Pool will be open from 9am to 2pm, and Tobruk Memorial Pool will operate from 9am to 4pm. The Esplanade Lagoon will be open as usual, from 6am to 9pm. The Cairns Botanic Gardens will be open from 7.30am to 5pm, and the Visitor Centre from 9.30am to 2pm. Waste Transfer Stations will operate as usual from 8.30am to 5.15pm.
Aumuller St, Portsmith: Pavement rehabilitation works between Scott St and Spence St from Saturday 17 September. Temporary road closures.
The event was well supported by local clubs
IN THE mid part of 2020, during the depths of the COVID era, I clearly remember many scary weeks when arriving to do my daily radio show, seeing only one vehicle parked in the Crystalbrook Superyacht Marina car park, in Port Douglas. Being the local security company’s car and not a tourist, it summed up what were some potentially desperate times ahead.
Sunday’s 136km and 100km Gran Fondo courses, plus the 48km Medio Fondo took the riders along Great Barrier Reef Drive between Port Douglas and Palm Cove, a great chance to take in the breathtaking views through the palm trees along side the Coral Sea.
To those that live and work in the area, it is no secret that Port Douglas and the surrounds has been flat out busy for the last 18 months and as a local Shuttle driver recently described to me, unlike other normal years, this time there has been no occasional break with a few weeks off for some down time. Of course, no one is complaining about this surge in popularity
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What COVID ultimately did though, for Port Douglas and the rest of the Shire, was remind Australians, who could no longer travel overseas at the time, that there is a Paradise in their own backyard.
branches and any junk you find in your way. There also may be things you want to keep - maybe tree saplings, a patch of rainforest regrowth or a pile of dead logs along the edge of some bush that would make for a nice habitat. If are considering replanting, bring some large 20 litre buckets to save plants.
* Mow efficiently - To ef ficiently mow an overgrown area, consider mowing it at least twice, initially. In your first pass, raise the blades on your Toro Titan zero-turn mower to their highest level. This will allow you to avoid hitting any objects such as small boulders or large mounds of dirt that you may have missed in your walk through as your zero-turn mower slices through the weeds. If your zero-turn mower is equipped with a Toro bagging system, you can quickly scoop up cuttings and add them to your compost. Then, lower the blade level and go back through it again to achieve a finer cut.
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(BPT) - There it is - a big, messy, overgrown paddock of weeds, grass, tree stumps, rocks and who knows what else, just begging for some loving. It’s an eyesore that you (and your neighbours) have been wanting to tackle for a long time, but you weren’t sure exactly how to go about it Before you run down to the hardware store to buy a wipper-snipper or call the local fire department to do a prescribed burn, the yardcare experts at Toro offer 10 tips on how to turn an overgrown field into a beautiful stretch of yard for years of enjoyment.
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* Consider the previous use of the paddock - Was it previ ously used as pasture for cows or horses? If so, large animals can cause quite a bit of soil compaction. Do you have bandicoot holes everywhere? That means your land will be quite lumpy after you mow it down. Understanding how your field was used before will help determine soil conditions and what you’ll be working with after you clear the weeds
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* Leveling the paddockAfter you’ve cleared your paddock of the long weeds, you’ll want to consider lev eling your new green space. This may mean bringing in soil to fill in holes and renting a mini-track loader from your
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nearest landscape or rental equipment dealer to knock down large bumps of dirt and remove larger boulders.
imposing fields, you may want to mow a half swath at a time. Simply make a pass of untouched long weeds using only half the width of the mowing deck with the other half passing previously cut grass. This will ensure your mower blade has the power and momentum to cut through the tough stuff and ensure the grass gets cut down to the proper size.
* Start with a game plan - Is the goal to extend the green turf area of your existing lawn into this open area? Do you want to create an space where your kids and the kids in the neighbourhood could play soccer or football? Or how about turning this spot into an area where your horses, lla mas, goats or other livestock could graze. Knowing what you want to do with your new green space will help you determine how much effort
want to till that area.
* Regular mowing - Once you’ve done the hard part, you can go as fast or as slow as you want in terms of reclaiming that green space and turning it into your new ‘field of dreams’. If you plan to transform the area over time, consider aerating the soil in the autumn and begin the process of overseeding (versus sodding). The key is regular mowing to prevent weeds from growing back and reclaiming your new greenspace.
away.*Walk the paddock - Be fore you run a lawn mower through a field of tall weeds, make sure you walk it to identify any potential hazards that may not be readily vis ible. Look for rocks, stumps and logs, equipment parts and junk, potholes, nests and more. Bring some utility flags to mark any spots that you’ll need to avoid while you’re mowing.*Remove rocks, branches and junk - Grab your chain saw, throw in a shovel, and pull up the ute and trailer. It’s time to remove rocks,
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*Please check with the Venues regarding any cancellations or entry requirements due to COVID-19 GIG
Katie Richards - Hemmingways Cairns Wharf, 2:00pm
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Follow the clues in each town to find your hidden treasure and ‘Check-In’, be at the finish line before the 4pm finish time.
Late Notice - Hambledon Hotel 7:30pm
Carrizma - Cazalys Cairns, 6:15pm
Matt Gerdes - Hidden@Yorkeys, 3:00pm
The Love Handles - Tuskers Mission Beach, 1:00pm
Cairns teen, Tiana Goodings, is currently staying in Childhood Cancer Support accommodation and is undergoing treatment for Ewing’sEarlierSarcoma.thisyear, Tiana started to experience pain in her groin. As a dancer of eleven years, Tiana and her family thought that the pain was related to her dancing.Aftermany doctors’ visits and physiotherapy tests, Tiana was diagnosed with a tumour in her pelvis.Tiana’s parents, Daryl and Della, were shocked by the news.
NQ Chamber Orchestra - CPAC Studio, 3:00pm
Mike Rivett Quartet - The Jazz Sanctuary 8:00pm
Beerbody - King Reef Resort, Kurrimine Beach, 4:00pm
Andy Brassett - Atherton Turf Club, 5:00pm
The Gruffalo at Cairns Performing Arts Centre
The family were rushed to the Queensland Children’s Hospital in Brisbane for further testing and“Havingtreatment.achild with cancer is very scary and worrying for the whole family. It is an emotional roller coaster,” she said.
of disbelief, then panic, and then the fight response takes over, and you try to be strong to try and help the whole family come together to be close and help each other through all the emotions.”Dellasaid organisations like Childhood Cancer Support are vital for families battling cancer.“We really can’t put into words how grateful we are to Childhood Cancer Support and how much of a difference hav ing our own home to live in and be a close family throughout these difficult times is making to Tiana and the whole family’s journey,” she said.
Cairns teen Tiana Gooding is battling Ewing’s sarcoma
Time: 2.00pm to 5.00pm
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Kim Settle - Atherton International Club, 6:30pm
Bad Boys of Uke - Cairns Cruising Yacht Squadron, 1:00pm
The Rockmans - Bar 36 @ The Reef Hotel Casino, 7:30pm
Sat Sept 17 - Mon 19, 2022 @ 6:00am-5:00pm QSuper Cardiac Challenge 2022 Challenge your mind and body and take on the QSuper Cardiac Challenge 2022. The QSuper Cardiac Challenge is an event synonymous with fun, camaraderie, FNQ, cycling and of course fundraising. Join hundreds of cyclists, volunteers and supporters on this annual pilgrimage from Cairns to Cooktown over three days. Yes, it’s 333km but you are extremely well supported, fed, watered and cared for. Help raise funds by either: Donating to a Rider or Team, Register to Participate, or Donate to the Cause. https://cardiacchallenge.com.au/ or https://www.fnqhf.org.au/ Sun September 18, 2022 @ 12:00pm-6:00pm Cairns District Rugby League Finals Series 2022 – Preliminary Final Preliminary Finals: • Women’s • U18s • A-GradeReserves Get along to support the teams in this year’s Preliminary Finals! Community sport is back! And you’ll be able to stream it live and on-demand thanks to Kommunity TV – Like this Sunday’s Preliminary League Finals, which kicks off at 10.30 am. www.facebook.com/FNQRugbyLeague/ Sun September 18, 2022 @ 2:00pm-5:00pm
Barbary Coasters - Yorkeys Knob Boating Club, 3:00pm
Cost: $48.00 pp – Covers an assortment of sweet and savoury delights with a variety of teas (BYO alcohol)
CPAC presents CDP with Tall Stories’ production of The Gruffalo, based on the award-winning picture book by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler, published by Macmillan Children’s Books.
Big Noise - Rattle N Hum Esplanade, 8:30pm
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Chris Lloyds @ Positive Aging Expo - CPAC Theatre 9:30am
Marty Bell - Yorkeys Knob Boating Club, 3:00pm
Bill Bailey - CPAC Theatre, 8:00pm Guide
DjGlennW - Dundees at the Cairns Aquarium, 11:30am
Sunday Sesh - Dundee’s at the Aquarium
Tony George - Bar 36 @ The Reef Hotel Casino, 9:00pm
Relax with and in a afternoon
My Deaf Eyes - The Tolga Pub, 8:00pm
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Wed September 21, 2022 @ 9:00am-10:00am
Smokey Blue Car Rally 2022 – Fundraiser for Moyamoya Australia
For more info and tickets contact: info@mulgravegardens.com.au
Lexi and Waha - Cairns Cruising Yacht Squadron 4:00pm
Silver Fox Jazz Band - Chill @ Portofino 6:00pm
SAX MAN Troy Stevens - Chill at Portofino, 2:00pm
Talitha Jae - Hemmingways Port Douglas, 12:30pm
Janna Mercedes - The Ant Hill Hotel Mareeba 8.00pm
“For a start, there is a feeling
“The news was devastating and very scary, we didn’t know what to expect, and it was a huge shock to us all,” Della said.
Big Pups - Garradunga Hotel, 2:00pm
StartingTablelands.at Malanda from 9am, first clue released at 10am – Visit at least 5 Tablelands Towns (but as many as you can fit in) and find their treasure locations, choose from the following, the more you do, the more points you get! – Mareeba Tolga Yungaburra / Millaa Millaa / Mungali / Malanda / Atherton / Ravenshoe Herberton / Mt Garnet / Walkamin.
When: Sunday September 18th
With a child diagnosed with cancer in Australia every 14 hours, Childhood Cancer Sup port is in need of more com munity support.
“We will be here for at least another seven months and are really happy here.”
The Smokey Blue Car Rally is our Annual Treasure Hunt through the Atherton
Join Mouse on a daring adventure through the deep, dark wood in this magical, musical adaptation of the classic picture book by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler. Searching for hazelnuts, Mouse meets the cunning Fox, the eccentric old Owl and the party mad Snake. Will the story of the terrifying Gruffalo save Mouse from ending up as dinner for these hungry woodland creatures? After all, there’s no such thing as a Gruffalo – is there? Book your tickets through Ticketlink.
Blue Reef - Barron Falls Hotel, 1:00pm
The charity provides families with free short-term and longterm accommodation, as well as psychological and emotional support and patient transport ser vices when families must travel for life-saving cancer treatment.
Mulgrave Gardens is the to a delightful assortment sweet and bites at this exciting new High Tea destination.
For more details : www.moyamoyaaustralia.org.au/smokey-blue-rally/ Register your team today through Moyamoya Australia.
Sanchez - Bar 36 @ The Reef Hotel Casino 9:00pm
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Bookings Essential – Limited Seats – No Walk Ins!
Fingerprint - Cazalys Cairns 6:30pm
Talk like a pirate day
CHILDHOOD Cancer Support is calling on the community to support children with cancer and theirTalkfamilies.Likea Pirate Day is on September 19 and raises aware ness and much-needed funds for Childhood Cancer Support.
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Wind and Wood - Ten06, 5:30pm
Infinity Duo - Innisfail RSL Club 7:00pm
Russell Harris - Edge Hill Memorial Bowls Club 6:30pm
Hot Ice - Red Beret Hotel, 8:00pm
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PAGE 14 Cairns Local News, Friday, September 16, 2022 www.cairnslocalnews.com.au ENTERTAINMENT Wednesday 28 September 6pm for 6:30pm start Level 1, Room 103, JCU City Campus 3/36 ShieldsCairnsStreet,City 1 2 736 High Tea 54 September 28, 2022 @ 6:00pm Dr Lachlan McIver - Life & Death Decisions Come hear Dr Lachlan McIver speak about his memoir Life & Death Decisions – One Aussie doctor’s fight to save lives from disaster, disease and destruction. Wednesday September 28 6:00pm for a 6:30pm start Level 1, Room 103, JCU City Campus 3/36 Shields Street, Cairns City Follow this link to book https://bit.ly/3DsfWVY Fri 30 September 2022 @ 6:00pm-9:00pm Tropical Arts hosts FNQATA 2022 One Act Play Festival Bulmba-ja Arts Centre 96 Abbott St, Cairns, Queensland Tropical Arts hosts FNQATA 2022 One Act Play Festival Event by Tropical Arts Association Inc. Inclusive community theatre specialists, Tropical Arts are host to the 65th Annual Far North Queensland Amateur Theatrical Association One Act Play Festival. With the theme “the Worlds a Stage..so let’s play” the Festival will showcase short one-act plays from our region. Where: Bulmba-ja Arts Centre Book your tickets through trybooking. Sat September 17, 2022 @ 9:00am-10:30pm
Talk Like a Pirate Day was officially launched on Thurs day, September 1. Gather your family and friends, or get your school, childcare and workplace involved.Register or donate talklikeapirateday.com.auatwe:
Vivien Aisi - The Jack, 4:00pm
Talk Like a Pirate Day is a fun way to support Childhood Cancer Support and families like the Goodings.
Dazz & the Boyzz - Neptunes, Palm Cove, 2:00pm
Herb (James Mousa with girlfriend Steffy (Heather Baker)
Herb Tucker (James Mousa) has settled within his comfort zone and stopped trying to change his life; his writing and his relationship with his longterm girlfriend Steffy (Heather Baker) have become stagnant. However, this all changes when the daughter he left behind in New York 16 years ago, Libby (Morgan Elliston), returns to ask his father to help her get into the movies.
(L/R) James Mousa, Heather Baker and Morgan Elliston
By Isabella Guzman Gonzalez
Members of the MSHS hope to return to the Gordonvale cemetery in 2023 for the next presentation of more of local pioneers.
I have got to admit, I am a sucker for family stories and the classic father-daughter tale, but I Ought To Be in Pictures directed by Narelle Shorey, made me fall in love with it all over again, with a funny and heart-warming story of love and estrangement that went to common places without being a cliché.Struggling screenwriter
RAIN didn’t dampen the spirits of the Ghosts of Gordonvale.Theorganisers were determined the “show must go on,” so the event was re-located from the cemetery to the stadium at Gordonvale HighAnSchool.audience of 70 people appreciated the dryer conditions and enjoyed the sixth presen tation of Ghosts of Gordonvale by members of the Mulgrave Shire Historical Society.
ABOVE: The Ghost presenters from left: David Cannon as John Buchanan; Alison Parsons as Anne Gwynne; Antony Roth as Cecil Vaughan; Michael Roadley as Henry Lambert; Betty Len nox as Sarah Ann Boyle; Kevin Murgatroyd as Charles Spencer; and Sallyanne Powell as Dorinda Collinson.
The chemistry between Elliston and Mousa on stage made for a compelling and believable story that was entertaining and humorous
By Maria Larkins
The introduction to trail blazing daughter Libby is charming and hilarious; the interpretation Morgan Elliston gave to the role was beautiful with those nuances of youth and the humour behind the tragedy of her story.
but always so full of love and sadness and all of those little details that make families... well,Thefamilies.waythe play takes us through the perspectives of the child abandoned by her father and the father who decided to leave his family and never look back makes for a nonjudgmental and compassionate narration. I Ought To Be in Pictures aims not to demonise one another but to feel for their loss, grief and ultimately, the joy, challenges and lessons of their reunion.
If you are looking to laugh, maybe even cry a little and re late to the fears and challenges of ordinary people, Narelle Shorey’s I Ought To Be in Pictures is the play for you. It has memorable one-liners, re latable and lovable characters, a beautiful set and tells a story about a family’s complexities.
Mousa and Baker were amazing, my heart goes to Elliston and her superb interpretation of Libby, which was so youthful, hilarious, and raw. She captured those feel ings of growing up, not feeling at home within yourself, and feeling everything so intensely.
Ghosts on stage
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Main character Herb is a compulsive pessimist who has given up before even trying; he is too afraid of commit ment, failure and vulnerability, as proved by his relationship with Steffy.
Only the arrival of the estranged daughter Libby will force him to take a good look at himself, as this daughter of his is a dreamer, a fighter, open-minded, opinionated and full of life, traits that Herb once saw in himself as he once made the toughest decision to leave his family for the sake of his own Throughoutdreams.this journey and with Steffy’s gentle pushes to both characters, we see them
This year seven ghosts were presented, all in period costume along with relevant stage props, adding to the atmosphere.
David Cannon presented the story of his Great Uncle, John Buchanan. Other ghosts were: Anne Gwynne, Cecil Vaughan, Henry
ENTERTAINMENT
Hilarious and charming tragedy
Morgan Elliston Playing Libby with James Mousa who plays her father
Lambert, Sarah Ann Boyle, and Dorinda Col linson.Charles Spencer’s grandson, Robert Spen cer, brought 11 relatives up from NSW to see their ancestor presented by Kevin Murgatroyd.
The society would like to thank Gordonvale High School Acting Principal Davida Laney and Business Manager Sharlene Brosseuk for their assistance in allowing them to use the school stadium at such short notice. Also, to Teacher Aide, Wendy Creek for opening and closing the stadium for them.
rediscover their life purposes and be kinder to each other andHerbthemselves.learnsto
move on from his guilt and chooses to be a father because he wants to, and Libby figures out it is not about becoming an actress or avenging her younger self but about having closure, understanding why her father left and learning to love him again.Although
I Ought to be in Pictures opens this Friday, September 16, until Saturday, Septem ber 24. To book tickets, visit https://bit.ly/3qKc7E0
Leonardi’ and that was written off the back of self-publishing my first book, Boy of Steel.
“I’m only new to this business; I’ve just followed a passion of mine which is to help other families who have unwell children.”
“The year started off not so great,” Leonardi said.
Since becoming a motivational speaker, she has released a sec ond book on self-publishing and is preparing to launch her third book.
“We were told that Sebas tian’s tumour was growing again and he would need to have secondary treatment.
“I went on to publish my second book called ‘6 Steps to self-publishing with Crystal
“And this week, I’m looking forward to my third publication, a children’s book called My Brother Sebastian, launched at the Stratford Library this Friday.”
Leonardi aims to make My Brother Sebastian not only a children’s book but a conver sation starter for families who are battling life-threatening illnesses.“MyBrother Sebastian is a children’s book written from the perspective of a sibling of a child with cancer,” she said.
and author published her first book, Boy of Steel, in Septem ber of 2021, based on her son Sebastian’s battle with cancer.
“My three daughters had some input, and we talked
“I wanted to provide a resource for families to open the path of communication between adults and children on what cancer is and what it means if someone is diagnosed withForit.”Leonardi, all these achievements and events are an opportunity to reflect on everything her family has gone through.“Itfeels surreal but also, I get to reflect on what we’ve been through,” she said.
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CAIRNS-based author Crystal Leonardi placed third as Author of the Year at the AusMumpreneur Awards in customerdevelopment,successinAwardsSydney.TheAusMumpreneurrecognisemothersbusiness,acknowledginginbusiness,productinnovationandservice.TheJulatten-bornmum
“But we tried to educate ourselves as much as possible on his treatment, and we took it a week at a “Professionally,time. it was tough to start the year, but when we received the diagno sis, I knew I had to take a step back.“As I started to get some public speaking gigs that mo tivated me to keep going with my business even if things were uncertain,” she said.
Author Crystal Leonardi and with her three publications (inset, left)
By Isabella Guzman Gonzalez
“When you’re dealt with a really bad hand, or you go through a very traumatic experience, it changes your perspective on life and gives you the courage to go for it.
“Writing makes me happy, and I’m especially proud of this children’s book because my focus is always these children who are in hospital, and I look forward to seeing my book in the hands of many children.”Formore information on Crystal Leonardi’s future events, www.crystalleonardi.comvisit:
As a mum balancing busi ness, family, and a sick child, Leonardi has had a busy and challenging year, but that has not halted her business or writing.
LOCAL AUTHOR WINS AT AUSMUMPRENEUR AWARDS
a lot about what would’ve helped them when Sebastian was diagnosed, what an adult could’ve said to make them feel less scared about the fact that their brother was sick.
Leonardi said she was honoured to be nominated next to women of such calibre, let alone have been on the podium.“It’ssuch an honour to be recognised in the pool of final ists,” she said.
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Be careful not to lead someone on if you truly have no interest. Use your creative talent to accomplish your goals. Deception and doubts may surround your involvement with friends and relatives. Your love will not be willing to listen to your criticism.
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Cairns Local News, Friday, Septeber 16, 2022 PAGE 17www.cairnslocalnews.com.au SUDOKU Enter digits from 1 to 9 into the blank spaces. Every row must contain one of each digit. So must every column, as must every 3x3 square. Puzzle Solutions WORD SEARCH DrawDesignCraftClayChalkBridgeArtAbstract MarblingLineKilnInkHueGlassFilmEasel StoneSketchRulerPigmentPenMuseumMuralMarker WoodWheelWaxVisualVideoVarnishTubeTools ACROSS 7. relating to former times (5) 8. a kind of wheelchair, typically with a hood 10.(4,5)trees grown for use in building or carpentry 11.(6) hills of sand that are made by winds (4,4) 12. a type of strong black coffee (8) 13. a contagious tropical disease especially of children (4) 15. an emotion lasting forever (7) 17. a small fast ship with guns mounted on it, for use in shallow coastal waters and rivers (7) 20. a fuel obtained from petroleum distillation that is used in diesel engines (4) 22. consisting of a series of sounds that are each sharply separated from the others (8) 25. a very clever person (8) 26. a West Germanic language used in Germany, Austria, and parts of Switzerland (6) 27. shaped like a half-moon or crescent (9) 28. a small Eurasian willow which grows mostly in wet habitats (5) DOWN 1. a type of simple group sing ing without instruments (9) 2. a trailing bramble with soft prickles and edible fruit (8) 3. a bass woodwind instrument of the oboe family (7) 4. a polite expression used when acknowledging a gift, service, or compliment (5,3) 5. the shaded part of a picture (6) 6. made of thin or poor-quality metal (5) 9. works produced by human creative skill and imagination (4) 14. of or found in salt water; living in the sea 16.(9) a dark blue colour (4,4) 18. a support for a person’s back when they are seated (8) 19. without sex or sexual organs (7) 21. a magical or medicinal potion (6) 23. a simple, non-flowering, and typically aquatic plant (4) 24. to have made an attempt or effort to do something (5) CROSSWORD EASY #102 MEDIUM #102 HARD #102
You may have major blow-ups with someone you love if you don’t back down. Put your thoughts on paper. You may interest some of them in a service you have to offer. Don’t let situations get out of control.
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Don’t bother trying to make someone you live with see your point of view. Travel will stimulate your need to experience exciting new things. Don’t get involved in other people’s private doings. Go out shopping this week.
You could be drawn to events that concern children. You will find the perfect outfit if you shop this week. Don’t jump too quickly regarding an investment that appears to be good. Your flair for dramatic appeal will unleash itself at social functions.
Take the time to close deals that have been up in the air. Sudden changes regarding colleagues may surprise you. You may want to invest in something that will grow in value. Your outgoing nature will surprise others this week.
Get puzzled by
Your dynamic determined approach will win favours as well as a helping hand. You will be able to talk about emotional problems with your partner. Delve a little deeper if you really want to know the score. You will find that you are able to clear up several small but important details.
Take some time out. You will be extremely sensual; take precautions and don’t take any risks. Things may not be as harmonious as you would like with colleagues or employers this week. Set a limit on the amount you’re willing to spend and be sure to stick to it.
Your concern with older family from
Make sure that you have all pertinent information reprisals or Someone you work with may be withholding valuable You’ll be able to discuss ambitions with your mate, but be careful not to over-dramatize things.
Check your personal papers and make sure everything is in order, as you may be overreacting. You will communicate easily and should be able to accomplish all that you set out to do. You need to enjoy the company of those with similar interests.
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Travel for business or pleasure. Avoid getting too close to coworkers or employers. You may want to plan physical activities that will help burn off some of their excess energy. You will be in the mood for competition, and your leadership will bring you popularity.
members and those less fortunate than yourself will only add to your attractiveness. You may find it difficult to communicate with someone at work. Friends
your past may come back into your life. Be wary of minor accidents.
. . Your outgoing, aggressive nature will attract someone you’ve been eager to meet. Keep your wits about you and be sure that you can trust those you confide in. Don’t let your personal dilemmas interfere with your goals. Be wary of traps set by jealous colleagues.
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A truly hidden gem, this home has every thing you need, perfect for the growing family, or if you just need more space. Lo cal beaches are within 15 minutes drive and Cairns City is located 1 hour north.This home is a must to inspect. Homes like these don’t come along every day. Exclusively listed with our team at Innisfail First Na tional. Please call Ron Neary on 0417 760 500 to arrange your inspection today.
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PAGE 18 Cairns Local News, Friday, September 16, 2022 www.cairnslocalnews.com.au REAL ESTATE 3 1 2 52 FLYING FISH POINT RD, INNISFAIL ESTATE TO ARRANGE AN INSPECTION RonnieCONTACT:Neary on 0417 760 500 CALLING ALL INVESTORS Are considering a rental portfolio or adding to your old Investorsportfolio?take a real close look at this property. Positioned in one of the most sought-after locations in Innisfail 52Estate.FLYING FISH POINT ROAD will rereturn easily and for many years to come, currently returning at $350 P/W 3 large bedrooms with built-ins, - Split system air-conditioning, Polished Timber Floors throughout, Broadband, Balcony, Fully Fenced, Walking distance to town and High School, Electronic remote control garage door and manual door, Low maintenance yard, side access. All the work has been done, buy and get a return straight away. This two-story home is definitely worth taking a look at. DETAILS: Property Type - House Land Area - 879m2 $359,000Price Open Home Saturday 17th September, 2.00pm - 2.30pm 8 FLYING FISH POINT RD, INNISFAIL ESTATE TO ARRANGE AN INSPECTION RonnieCONTACT:Neary on 0417 760 500 MASSIVE OPPORTUNITY Ideally positioned at Innisfail Estate, only walking distance to schools and Innisfail CBD, this property is very private and Withsecure.European stylings throughout the home, including a gorgeous chandelier from Venice, the size and layout of the property lends itself perfectly to the modern growing family. - Lots of room for both indoor and outdoor entertainment - In-ground pool with bar area, Very low maintenance yard - Air-conditioning - “Hidden” ensuite in main bedroom - Built in robes, dishwasher, study, workshop, courtyard, shed, and solar panels all included plus much much more Exclusively listed at First National Inspections are by appointment only. DETAILS: Property Type - House Land Area - 831m2 $495,000Price Open Home Saturday 17th September 1.00pm - 2.00pm 4 2 2 3-9 ALUART ROAD, INNISFAIL ESTATE TO ARRANGE AN INSPECTION SilvanaCONTACT:Torrisi on 0438 605 273 FABULOUS ACREAGE WITH QUALITY HOME Innisfail First National is proud to present this quality home for sale for the first time. This family home is positioned beautifully on a huge 1 acre piece of prime real estate close to CBD and all amenities in one of Innisfail’s most sought after suburbs Timber kitchen, walk in pantry, Two bathrooms and toilets, 3 spacious bedrooms all with built ins, Main bedroom has a walk in robe, Separate formal lounge and dining areas, Security screened and air conditioned and fans throughout, Large rear Verandah and a lockup storage room, Secure double car space and 3 phase power to house A MUST TO INSPECT DETAILS: Property Type - House Land Area - 4,777m2 Offers $600,000Over Open Home Saturday 17th September, 2.00pm - 3.00pm 3 2 2
Offers $880,000Over
• Open plan kitchen, din ing, sunken lounge with air conditioning.
• Front patio with a pizza oven
FEATURES:
This generously appointed four bedroom home features a spacious award winning kitchen, an absolute standout feature, with high quality appli ances and granite bench tops, centre island bench with elec tric cook top and rangehood, breakfast bar, large fridge space, cabinet underlighting, and overhead cupboards, a truly workable space – a place of Withtogetherness.aspacious sunken lounge, a sunroom on the east ern side, and four queen-sized bedrooms, the master suite offers built-in cupboards and an ensuite/semi-ensuite. With a second bathroom located near the main living room, perfect for use when guests are visiting.Choose where you would
• Sunroom on the eastern side of the main lounge room.
• Internal laundry
• Large 3 bay lockable shed
• ChookBore pens
• Rear patio
• Large internal entertainment area with a bar
• 4 Bedrooms with air condi tioning
• The second lounge area is centrally located in the bedrooms.
OUTSIDE FEATURES
Cairns Local News, Friday, Septeber 16, 2022 PAGE 19www.cairnslocalnews.com.au REAL ESTATE THIS COULD BE YOUR LIFESTYLE BLOCK OF LAND Close to town Bitumen road access. • Prime red soil. • Town water going past the block on the roadside An ideal block for horses, cattle or many other types of animals/pets. Contact Kylie on 0428 944 563 CATTLE FARM WITH BANANA CROP Contact Kylie on 0428 944 563 $253,000 List #1542 17-19https://aarealty.net/rural/1542/MOURILYANRD,EAST INNISFAIL Contact Louise on 0448 751 963 Beautifully refurbished dwellings including a duplex – 2 x 2 bedrooms, and a separate 3 bedroom cottage all on one title. Each have a shower, toilet and laundry. All quality fixtures and fittings and vehicle accommodation, right in town. with 3 rental incomes totalling $860/wk, this recently renovated property in East Innisfail presents a great investment opportunity for the savvy Dontbuyer.miss out on this one ! Arrange to inspect this unique property today. $448,000 List https://aarealty.net/property/1558/#1558 282 MOURILYAN HARBOUR RD, MOURILYAN Contact Louise on 0448 751 963 Location is key, and this recently listed semi-rural abode on 1,214 sqm gives privacy with space to renovate and expand. Call to arrange an inspection today. $285,000 List #1559 https://aarealty.net/property/1559/ Land Area 46.73 Ha Instant Cash Flow • Approx. 70 acres fenced for cattle & Approx. 30 acres of Bananas 46.73ha – (approx. 115 acres) • Bore, Dam, House pad ready for your dream home with amazing views $1,100,000 List #1525 https://aarealty.net/property/1525/ Land Area 4.71 Ha 7 3 3 24 2 Land Area 4.71 Ha Land Area 1,213 sqm3 1 1 EXECUTIVE HOME WITH HUGE SHED
• Ceiling fans in the garage. An ideal property for first home buyers, young families or investors
Exclusively
INSIDE FEATURES
• Three bedrooms all with built in cupboards, the mas ter features a walk-in robe
PRESENTING to the market for the first time is a lovely executive family home with everything you need and more.
An ideal property for first home buyers, young families or investors listed with our team at In nisfail First National. Please call Ron Neary on 0417 760 500 to arrange your inspection today.
$420,000Price
• Fenced, low maintenance back yard with grassed area for the kids and pets
• Stay comfortable year-round with air-conditioning and ceiling fans, split system air conditioning in 3 bedrooms and lounge/dining area
• Extra large double shed, ca pable of parking 4 vehicles.
• Double lock-up garage with internal access plus additional 4th room in the garage suitable for an office or storage
Positioned in a quiet, culde-sac
A 15 minute drive to the beach, this single-level three bedroom home (with extra 4th room in the garage), rests in a quiet cul-de-sac. With an easy-care interior, vinyl floor coverings and modern kitchen, the lounge room opens up to an undercov er entertainment area and the large sparking swimming pool. Large Solar system on the roof - reducing your electricity considerably each quarter. The biggest surprise of them all is the extra large shed at the rear of the house, with full protection from the elements, walking from the shed to the house is completely covered. This shed has to be seen to be believed, “it is huge.”
Enjoy easy-care living close to local amenities
• Relax or entertain friends in the covered area by the pool
• Solar panels on the roof 871 m2 parcel of land
Sparkling large swimming pool with spa
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• Tidy modern kitchen with dishwasher and gas stove
• Study nook with overhead cupboards
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We’re looking for the Right Person Is it You? y Marketing Executive Full time y The Far North Queensland Hospital Foundation advises that it has obtained a one-lane road closure of the Kennedy Highway (Kuranda Range) on Saturday, September 25, 2021. To enable cyclists in the QSuper Cardiac Challenge to
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To enable cyclists in the QSuper Cardiac Challenge to safely traverse the range, the up-lane will be closed from 6am-8.45am on that date.
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Kuranda Rainforest Markets: 7 Therwine St, 09:30-15:00
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Kuranda Heritage Markets: Rob Vievers Dr, 10:00-15:00
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Any cyclist who has not been able to reach the top of the Range by 8am, will be uploaded into a vehicle.
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3. To elect directors in accordance with article 6.2(e) of the Constitution.
Kuranda Rainforest Markets: 7 Therwine St, 09:30-15:00
Kuranda Heritage Markets: Rob Vievers Dr, 10:00-15:00
Any cyclist who has not been able to reach the top of the Range by 8am will be uploaded into a vehicle.
Members entitled to attend and vote at the annual general meeting may appoint another member as their proxy to vote on their behalf. A proxy must be a member of the company, but may only accept the proxy of one other member. To be effective, proxy forms must reach the Secretary at Administration Office, Warrina Innisfail, Warrina Street, Innisfail, Qld, 4860, or to fax number 07 40617223 not later than 4.00pm Tuesday 26th September 2022. The approved Proxy forms may be obtained from Administration Office, Warrina Innisfail or by calling 07 4030 2500.
For more information call: 4226 6327
Rusty’s Markets: Grafton St, Cairns, 05:00-18:00
Kuranda Rainforest Markets: 7 Therwine St, 09:30-15:00
Contact: Rod on Mobile: 0450393398
All emergency vehicles will be able to traverse the Range in either direction if required during the closure.
A copy of the Amendment Schedule is available for inspection or collection by Members at Administration Office, Warrina Innisfail, Warrina Street, Innisfail, Qld during Office hours.
Notice of Annual General Meeting
This person must be results driven, capable of working alone, dynamic, self driven, and willing to get out of the office and build relationships.
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Any cyclist who has not been able to reach the top of Range by 8am will be uploaded into a vehicle.
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Any two members may nominate another member for election as Director by lodging the nomination form signed by the nominee and signed by the proposer and seconder. The Nomination forms must be lodged with the Secretary at Administration Office, Warrina Innisfail, Warrina Street, Innisfail, Qld, 4860 after 14th September 2022. Nominations close on 21st September 2022. Nomination forms may be obtained from Administration Office, Warrina Innisfail or by calling 07 40302500.
By order of the Board Chris Kahler, President
All emergency vehicles will be able to traverse the Range in either direction if required during the closure.
As per the permit the closure will affect the uphill lane of the Kennedy Highway (Kuranda Range) from Canopy's Edge, Smithfield to RainForestStation, Kuranda.
The Annual General Meeting of Warrina Innisfail will be held at: Venue: Chjowai Hall, 18 McGowan Drive, Innisfail Date and Time: Thursday 29th September 2022 at 6.00pm.
Nominations for Director
As per the permit, the closure will affect the uphill lane of the Kennedy Highway (Kuranda Range) from Canopy’s Edge, Smithfield to RainForestStation, Kuranda.
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As per the permit the closure will affect the uphill lane of the Kennedy Highway (Kuranda Range) from Canopy's Edge, Smithfield to RainForestStation, Kuranda.
Changed Traffic Conditions
2. To receive and consider the financial reports of Warrina Innisfail and the reports of the Directors and Auditors for the financial year ended 30th June 2022
1. Vote on Special Resolution 1 (Available from Administration).
4. Vote on Special Resolution 2 (Available from Administration)
Registered, Road Worthy Certificate, 5 Year Roadside Assistance
To enable cyclists in the QSuper Cardiac Challenge to safely traverse the range, the up-lane will be closed from 6am –8.45am on that date.
INNISFAIL MEALS ON WHEELS is holding their AGM on the 27th September 2022 at 6.30pm, at the Innisfail Meals on Wheels, 11 Flying Fish Point Road, Innisfail.
Mission Beach Markets: Opposite Hideaways, 07:00-12:00
The Far North Queensland Hospital Foundation advises that it has obtained a one-lane road closure of the Kennedy Highway (Kuranda Range) on Saturday, September 25, 2021.
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All emergency vehicles will be able to traverse the Range in either direction if required during the closure.
The Far North Queensland Hospital Foundation advises it has obtained a one-lane road closure of the Kennedy Highway (Kuranda Range) on Saturday, September 17, 2022
Kuranda Heritage Markets:Rob Vievers Dr, 10:00-15:00
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A reminder, the next Social Bowls will be Thursday Sep tember 15th from 5:30pm with names in by 5:00pm at a cost of $10 per person. Cost includes a sausage sizzle after the game (8:00pm) and the chance to win a $50.00 meat tray from Moss man Butchers. To register ring the Club on 4098 1434. Social Bowls now held on the 1st and 3rd Thursday of each month and open to all members, non-members and beginners wishing to try bowls for the first time.
Westco Motor sponsored Edge Hill Men’s Classic: 16 teams have been nominated for this event to be played from Saturday September 17-18.
MOSSMAN MEN’S BOWLS
MARLIN COAST BOWLS CLUB
wants games of Triples, Mixed Pairs and Consistency Singles played ASAP. The weekend of the 24/25th September is the Annual Innisfail Invitational Fours. Any help will be greatly appreciated. After our AGM we welcome two new board members in Helen Patterson and Alf Siliato. Following the meeting a very enjoyable lunch and social bowls rounded of a great afternoon.
INNISFAIL MEN’S
EDGE HILL BOWLS CLUB
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Tuesday Afternoon Men’s Triples: Winners: P Wil liamson, S Pitt, R Lloyd; R/ up: T Spooren, J Finney, W Sproles. Tuesday Night Bowls: Spider: Merrill, Jennifer, Rod, Michelle, Jenny, Shane, Paper, Brian, Brad, Deb. Wednesday Mixed Bowls: Winners: G An dersen, K Loughnan, Barbara; R/up: J Hunn, B Andreatta, K Elliott. Thursday Men’s Triples: Winners: Jock, Steve, Mick; R/up: Glenda, Andrea, Danny. Saturday Afternoon Walking Pairs: Winners of Winners: C Scott, G Andersen; Winners of Losers: A Jacobs, R Fergu son. Club Championships: Men’s Triples: G Reynolds, G Andreatta, P Hamilton def P Williamson, N Robson, R Lloyd 24-13; C Twigger, B Virtue, S Pitt def K Gillman, R Gillman, J Gillman 29-20. All bowlers, non-bowlers and tour ists welcome. Bowls available for free - ph 4057 6931. Note: All social games played, cards are called 15 minutes before start. Club championships to be played: Check boards for play by dates for Championship
Wednesday September 7th: Social bowls: we hope that the 2 lady bowlers from Darwin Rhokki and Tania had a great time bowling at our club on Wednesday and Thursday. Wednesday September 14th we are having a fun day to celebrate Stella’s 90th Birthday with a game of bowls and af ternoon tea. Also thanks to the ladies from Brothers Edmonton Ladies Bowls for a great day on Sunday September 11th - well done to everyone. Good bowl ing to all.
$20 (from $10) for the runners’ up. The increase in prize money will be from September 18th.
MOSSMAN LADIES’ BOWLS
Ladies Social Bowls: Thursday September 8th: Social Bowls: Winners: Mary SantAn gelo, Karina Homer and Jillian Alexander-Sachse; R/up: Joyce Ault and Jeannie Wild. Consist ency Singles: Elaine Whitehead def Lou Pomroy; Jill Alexan der-Sachse def Lorraine King. Next Thursday September 15th, social bowls will be played so get your names in by 1:00pm for 1:30pm start.
start.Anyone interested in play ing bowls, either for the first time or returning to the game, contact David White on 0407 630 759. Follow Mossman Bowls Club Men’s Section on Facebook.
WEST CAIRNS LADIES’
Tuesday September 6th: 10 ladies travelled to the Bamboo festival held in Yungaburra. As usual it was a well-run event with a little surprise. Skips were selected, but their teams were chosen by ‘Paddle pop’. Some of our ladies did manage to get The Encouragement Award: Carole Maxted, Lyn and Joanne Dickson. Thank you to Yunga burra club. Thursday September 8th: Doreen Ponzo Trophy Day. This is held in honour of Doreen, who was an energetic, competitive bowler. Peter, her son, annually provides the trophy and a much-appreciated cake. Winners: Joanne Dickson, Margaret Cooper and Denise Highland; R/up: Zina Girgenti, Margaret Smith and Carole Maxted; 3rd: Pauline Lightfoot, Carmen Bolton and Robin Petrus. For Thursday bowls, names in by 12:00pm and play starts at 1:00pm. Bowls attire. Any ladies wishing to learn bowls, there is free coaching available. For more information contact Carole Maxted: car oles44@dodo.com.au or 0400 954 537. Sunday Mixed Social Bowls: Names in by 12:00pm and play at 1:00pm, casual attire. Contact the Mossman Bowls Club at 4098 1434.
Bowl Pairs: Names by 12:30pm for both Fridaydays.from 5pm: Bare Foot Bowls & BBQ 4056 1050. Results: Thursday Winners: Gary & Joe. Raffle Winner: Joy Jarret. Friday Night Barefoot Bowls - great to see members of the Community enjoy ing themselves & thanks to the volunteers for their help. Saturday Championship Fours: R Moody, M Greenwood, B Wright & P Mulkearns def F Rich, A Nakata, B Protheroe & A Quinn. A very good game with some great bowls played. Check board at the club for next games called.
Tuesday September 6th Winners: T Johnson, T Moulds, J Bent; R/up: S Sanderson, R Morris, J Rilley. Thirsty Thurs day best players: J Cole, Tony Blewer. Saturday September 10th: Club Championship Triples: B O’Shea, Boris, A Radford def W Mallyon, T Hamilton, G Atkins, 22/21what a great close game. Friday night scroungers: Winner: Alan
MILLAA MILLAA GOLF CLUB
Jackpot Bowls this Saturday, names in by 12:00pm with card call at 12:45pm for a 1:00pm
MAREEBA BOWLS CLUB Wednesday September 7th: Club Selected Triples: Winners: Lorraine Cummings, Deryck Harrigan, Enid Leonard; R/up: Rob Brown, Neil Vogler, Peter Argent. Thursday September 8th: Self-Selected Pairs: Win ners: Ettore’s team. Jackpot re mains. Sunday September 11th: No social bowls played - Men’s district sides did their training and provided some exciting bowls to watch. Mareeba club is fortunate to have top class bowlers playing on perfect bowling greens. Upcoming events: Sunday September 18th: Birthday bowlers spon sored day. Sunday September 25th: Patron’s day. For informa tion and nominations ph 4092 5288. Tuesdays: Barefoot bowls names in by 6:00pm. Last Tues day, 24 players enjoyed fun and fellowship. Come and try bowls, club bowls available and bar open every Tuesday night. Good bowling everyone.
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A roll-up of 27 players took to the green for Thursday social bowls: Winners: Sergio DellaPozza, Peter Smith, Matt Acello and Graham Kirkman. New members and visitors most welcome. Names in by 12:30pm for a 1:15pm start. Thursday’s jackpot was won by Gordon Goes, Sam Micale, Ian Rieve and Bill Hoskins. In a game of Club Triples the team of Bob Chaplain, Peter Smith and Sam Pa gano, after being behind by 11 shots, staged a great come back to win by 1 shot against the favourites Mick Devries, Ian Humphries and Sergio DellaPozza. Games Director
As advised to members, the men’s section committee agreed at the last Monday’s meeting to increase the weekly Jackpot Bowls prize money to $50 (from $40) for the winners and
Men’s Mixed Social Bowls: Tuesday September 6th: Social Bowls Winners: Lou Pomroy and Ian Stafford; Tuesday Night Social Bowls were washed out. Wednesday Sept 7th: Winners: Jennie and Mal; R/up: Steve and Frank. Saturday September 10th: Social Bowls Winners: Tony Plant and Ian Stafford. Nominations still open for the Men’s Consistency Singles and Mixed Pairs events due to lack of entries to date. Check notice board and put your names in to take part. Notice to our members: The Edge Hill AGM is to take place at 10:00am Sunday September 25th. Please attend to have a say in the Clubs future. Social Bowls will continue with Tuesday (1:00pm and 7:00pm), Wednesday night Self Selected Triples. Saturday Social Bowls will be played September 17th. Contact the club on 07 4053 1036, or Ray Webster 0402 182 230 for social bowls assistance.
WEST CAIRNS MEN’S
Paraha; R/up: Pauline Bent. Sunday September 11th: Win ner: Royston, M Taylor, J Bent; R/up: Nick McIntyre, Des La zarus, Jim Duffield. Reminder that the kitchen is not open for lunch at the moment.
Saturday 10 September: With 3 teams (12 players) travelling to Cooktown to play in the Orchid Festival, 24 bowl ers for Jackpot Bowls. Chris Payne, Peter Gorsuch, Bill Al lison draw against Peter Busch, Martin Adams, Gordon Hender son 19-19; Malachy McTaggart, Geoff Sims, Col Maxted def Eric Smith, Bob Laurie, Bernie Savage 22-18; David White, Eddie Sarton, Nev Tesch def Mick Plummer, Daryl Hoskins, Jim Geddes 23-19; and the win ners for the day, Terry Richards, Steve Hudson, Nev Fletcher def Dave Blain, Ray Prain, Tony Brlyack 33-16.
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Wednesday Social Bowls at 1pm; Thursday Club Selected 3
Rose Gums Wilderness Retreat sponsored stableford: Winner: Gary Soper, 38pts; R/up: Graham Murray, 35 pts; 3rd: Bruce Hunter on countback to Ash Healy. NTP: Kelvin Groves 5/14; Kelvin Brooks 1/10. Second shot 6/15: Geoff Errey; 3rd: David Welch. Longest drive: Graham Mur ray on 13. Five raffle draws: Winners: Geoff Errey, Gary Soper, Kelvin Groves, Greg Taylor, and the day’s spon sor David Gibson. Members draw: #54. Next weekend: The Millaa Millaa Open Weekend, with Saturday’s 4 Ball Am brose sponsored by Ravenshoe Hardware and Sunday’s Stroke Event sponsored by John Cole Auto Group. So if you haven’t yet got your nomination in call Bob on 0417749070, see you all there.
Leichhardt Lions captain Joshua Wilson said the team spirits were high after winning last weekend, and they are ready for a rematch after last year’s finals, where Edge Hill won the champi onship.“Last year still lives in our minds,” Wilson said.
Edge Hill Tigers captain Kevin Ward said the team is armed and ready for the finals.
THE season’s final day is this weekend, with the 2022 Cairns Colonial Club and Resort Grand Finals taking place at Endeavour Park.Once again, Edge Hill Tigers and Leichhardt Lions face each other in the finals. Although these rivals are no strangers to each other, they know each other on the field, and their desire to win will make for an exciting match.
“Things are looking good; we’re looking forward to it,” Ward said.
“We know all their players, their strengths, their weaknesses, and the same goes for them, which can make for a very exciting game.“Mentality is a big factor for us; it’s hard not to fall into that comfortable trap where we think – if everything goes normal, we should be alright; the girls need to be prepared as if we don’t know what this team has put on the line.”
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The women’s division is also getting its head into the game as they prepare to meet their forever rivals on the field this Saturday
“We don’t take for granted being a part of the finals each year.
This promises to be a cracking weekend of football across 12 huge divisions, from U13 to QPL Men’s and Women’s, across three fields and two days - Who will be crowned champions of 2022?
2022 Cairns Colonial Club and GrandResortFinals FRIDAY, September 16 • Field 1 6pm: Women’s 23’s: Edge Hill Tigers V Redlynch Strikers • Field 2 6pm: U16 Div. 1: Saints FC V Stratford Dolphins • Field 3 7pm: U13 Div. 2: Kuranda Rangers V Edge Hill Tigers • Field 2 8pm: Div. 2 Men’s: Southside Comets V Innisfail Cutters • Field 1 8.30pm: Div. 1 Men’s: Atherton Eagles V Ma reeba Bulls SATURDAY, September 17 • Field 2 11.30am: U14 Div 1: Saints FC V Stratford FieldDolphins112noon: FQPL 18’s: Edge Hill Tigers V Stratford Douglas • Field 2 1.30pm: FQPL 14’s: Southside Comets V Edge Hill Tigers • Field 2 2.30pm: FQPL U23’s Men’s: Innisfail Cutters V Edge Hill Tigers • Field 2 3.30pm: FQPL 16’s: Edge Hill Tigers V Redlynch Strikers • Field 1 5pm: FQPL Women’s: Edge Hill Tigers V Leich hardt Lions • Field 1 7.30pm: FQPL Men’s: Edge Hill Tigers V Leich hardt Lions L-R - Captains of the Edge Hill Tigers, and Leichhardt Lions: Siobhan Macken, Kevin Ward, Joshua Wilson and Monique Ward
“Especially when it’s the same two teams back at it again, but we’re looking forward to it, and we’re ready for it.
littleEdgebit.”Hill Tigers captain Siobhan Macken said the team’s his tory would make for very exciting finals, and they hope to take the championship again.
“Edge Hill’s the team to beat, and they’re the benchmark, but we’re keen to give them a run for their money and stir the pot a
“We’ve gotten to know each other very well,” Macken said.
“For us it’s about doing the basics; we don’t worry too much about the opposition; we just make sure we do the right things, prepare well and turn up on Saturday and do what we’ve been doing in training.”
Leichhardt Lions captain Monique Ward said the team is fo cused and prepared for the finals.
“This will be the second time all season that we’ve had the full bench,” Ward said.
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“The girls are in pretty good shape, we’ve had excellent train ing, and we had a really good win last Saturday, which I think boosted our confidence even more.
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“We have to stick to our game plan; everyone’s got to be 100 per cent up for it and not make silly little mistakes as we have.”
Cairns Mayor Bob Manning said events like Crankworx Cairns are a symbol of the tourism industry’s resilience and recovery.
(L-R) Cairns Mayor Bob Manning, track designer Glen Jacobs and TTNQ CEO Mark Olsen
city.“These are very exciting times for the city, and I urge the people of Cairns to get out and enjoy a great event like Crankworx, one of four around the world; for the city, it means we are rising up.”
THE best mountain bikers in the world are packing their bags to visit Cairns for the first ever Crankworx Cairns this October.
“It’s easy to see we’re coming out of COVID and rebuilding the industry,” Cr Manning said.
“We see here a vision and a dream come out of the ground, host ing one of the planet’s most watched mountain biking events.
“We didn’t have to bring anything; we got it all from the old cane
“For decades, the region’s been known for the world heritage listed rainforest and one of the seven great natural wonders of the world, the Great Barrier Reef,” Mr Olsen said.
“We’llgreat.see some skate park style tricks and an average speed down the slopes of around 40km/h.”
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“Very little rocks and good cliff factors, so it’s going to hold pretty well, and we’re aiming to build something unique with features never done before.
“The rainforest setting makes this an exceptional course and we’re building a big half pipe which is ambitious, but the payoff will be
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Director at Elevate Trail Queensland and track designer Tom Hey said the site behind JCU had the perfect conditions for a biking course.“It’s pretty epic,” Mr Hey said.
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field where we’re building the track.
“Cairns is one of the only mountain bike destinations in the world that’s rainforest,” Mr Jacobs said.
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“You’ve got the Reef, the rainforest, the airport is only 15 min utes away, so when Crankworx visited, they saw this was a unique destination.“Thisevent will put Cairns on the map. The athletes are very excited to come to Cairns.”
Excitement is building within the biking community as the world-class Smithfield track behind James Cook University is almost set to bring an epic mountain biking experience.
“The Smithfield soil is very different, it’s almost like peanut but ter,” he said.
From Wednesday, October 5 to Sunday, October 9, Crankworx will offer the first rainforest mountain bike trail alongside the Great Barrier Reef and host the world’s best mountain bike athletes.
“When Crankworx saw the Smithfield site, it was love at first sight, and this track will be a great legacy that will be left for the
“But for those who know, we’re also famous worldwide for some of the best mountain bike expertise in world trails.
“Over $26 million visitor nights and $6 million of visitor ex penditure will come in due to a couple of days of intense competi tion.“More than 750 riders are going to come here from all around the world, and they’re going to show off everything this great city and region have to offer,” he said.
Crankworx Cairns mountain bike course designer Glen Jacobs said Cairns was a one-of-a-kind destination for mountain biking.
Mr Jacobs said the terrain in Smithfield was perfect for preparing a world-class course.
Tourism Tropical North Queensland (TTNQ) CEO Mark Olsen said hosting Crankworx is a dream come true and will become a staple of FNQ’s mountain biking tourism sector.
“The process requires a lot of creativity, we want to shape some thing unique and better than the last one, so this is going to be the latest and greatest course in the world.”
