Cairns Local News June 17 2022

JUNE 17, 2022

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(L-R) Steve Cordenos, MP Michael Healy, Luigi Rizzo, Cr Rhonda Coghlan, Warren Entsch and Claudio Di Bartolomeo cutting the ribbon for the Ancient Rome Exhibition

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AIRNS’ main COVID-19 vaccination hub closed its doors on Sunday, June 12, as the Cairns and Hinterland Hospital and Health Service (CHHHS) prepares to conclude its COVID-19 Response after two-and-a-half years.

The final day for COVID-19 vaccinations at The Pier shopping centre was Sunday, as CHHHS continues to wind down its COVID operations and services in line with statewide processes.

COVID-19 testing clinics across the region, including at 43 Aumuller St, Portsmith; Tully, Innisfail, Atherton, Mareeba, and Mossman hospitals, have also shut down on the weekend.

CHHHS Executive Director COVID-19 Response Dr Donna Goodman said the Health Service’s Health Emergency Operations Centre (HEOC) had also been stood down last week.

“Our HEOC was our hub of COVID-19 operations, which was stood up on January 30, 2020,” she said.

“The membership of the HEOC included representatives from CHHHS, Torres and Cape Hospital and Health Service, Pathology Queensland, Queensland Ambulance Service, Royal Flying Doctor Service, Northern Queensland Primary Health Network, Marine Safety Queensland, and Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisations.

“The HEOC was responsible for a range of tasks, from managing quarantine accommodation to establishing COVID-19 testing clinics, tracking and expanding the procurement of Personal Protective Equipment, providing ongoing support across the health service, and much more.

“Each member of our HEOC met regularly (usually weekly) to discuss where our resources were needed, as case numbers grew and eventually declined.

“That we have reached a point now where we can disband not only our HEOC but most of our COVID-19 Response is a credit to every-

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HOUSEHOLDS sharing a bathroom could be unwittingly spreading COVID-19 via their toothbrushes, with James Cook University experts recommending people replace their toothbrushes after recovering from COVID. JCU Dental Clinical Director Professor John Abbott and Dental Hygienist Gloria Silcock said their review of research literature around the issue had highlighted several inherent risks.

A Spanish study published in the BMC Oral Health journal and included in the review found two in three people who tested positive for COVID-19 and shared a toothbrush container with family members passed the virus on to them.

“A toothbrush can be used as a mode of transmission, especially if you store your toothbrush in a communal container,” Prof Abbott said.

“It’s possible for a person with COVID to contaminate the other brushes.”

The same study also found households with a COVID-19 positive member increase their risk of spreading the virus by almost a third if they shared the same tube of toothpaste.

Prof Abbott said even the design of a toothbrush itself could aid the spread of the virus.

“The toothbrushes themselves are not smooth surfaces, especially where the bristles enter the head of the toothbrush,” he said.

“That becomes a reservoir for virus particles to be held there.”

Prof Abbott said while COVID could enter the saliva via the respiratory tract, it could also enter through the gums.

“Sometimes people have bleeding gums, and you can get a virus entering the oral cavity through those means,” he said.

“The research has also shown that the salivary glands are also reservoirs for COVID-19.”

Prof Abbott said some of the research had suggested households use an alcoholbased mouthwash to sterilise their entire toothbrush (head and handle) for 20 minutes, while another study suggested using 1.5% of hydrogen peroxide that could sterilise the toothbrush in a minute.

“It depends upon the viral load on the toothbrush,” Prof Abbott said.

“It has been noted that the virus can survive on the toothbrush head for up to three days.”

Both Prof Abbott and Mrs Silcock urged people who have had COVID-19 to replace their toothbrushes once they have recovered.

“It’s a very small price to pay in order to minimise the spread of the virus,” Mrs Silcock said.

Prof Abbott recommended those not infected with COVID to replace their toothbrush every three months.

one who dedicated their lives during the past two years to preventing a potentially fatal virus from enveloping our communities.”

Dr Goodman said most CHHHS staff would be returning to their former roles within the Health Service; however, some components of the COVID-19 Response would still be retained in case there was another surge in cases.

“This includes the ability to stand up contact tracing, testing and vaccinating capabilities at a moment’s notice,” she said.

CHHHS COVID-19 vaccine director Kelly Pollock said her team had delivered nearly a quarter of a million COVID-19 vaccinations across the region since February last year.

“We are in a much better place now than when we administered our first COVID-19 vaccine earlier last year,” she said.

“More than 95% of people aged 16 and over have received one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine, while nearly 94% of people aged 16 and over have received two doses.

“We are still recording dozens of COVID-19 cases in our region every day, but the fact that we have so many people protected against serious illness due to COVID-19 infection is a remarkable achievement.

“We are very proud to have played a key role in helping prevent the spread of this virus in our communities.”

She said the First Nations COVID-19 Response team would still be conducting outreach across the Cairns and Hinterland region until required, and the mobile vaccination clinic (AKA COVan) will run its last pop-up clinic over the June/July School holidays at Smithfield Shopping Centre.

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TRAVEL BACK IN TIME WITH THE ANCIENT ROME EXHIBITION

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HE Cairns Italian Festival launched the Ancient Rome Exhibition on June 8, inviting visitors to step back in time and rediscover the Roman empire and its contributions to technology, war and architecture.

The exhibition will run until August 7 at the Australian Armour and Artillery Museum Cairns, where attendants will enjoy objects from the Roman empire that were crucial to the modern world, a timeline of over 1,000 years from the Republic to the great Roman Empire, gladiator’s armours, swords and shields and much more.

Member for Leichhardt Warren Entsch and Assistant Minister for Tourism Industry Development Michael Healy MP were present for the launch of the event next to the president of the Cairns Italian Festival, Steve Cordenos.

Mr Cordenos said the exhibition celebrated Roman history and how their technological advances impacted civilizations.

“Travel 2,000 years back in time when massive construction, large-scale technology and innovation led to the largest global integrated economy the world has ever seen,” Mr Cordenos said.

“This is what the Ancient Rome Exhibition is all about; all the artifacts are made in Florence and brought here to Cairns.

“This exhibition is fantastic because this represents the history, the culture, where everything started in Italy going back to the Roman days.

“And this gives people an idea of how the Roman Empire was built, how the architects were so advanced in what they did and the tools they used to create everything they did.”

Member for Cairns and Assistant Minister for Tourism Mr Healy said the Ancient Rome Exhibition was a perfect addition to the museum and the ideal plan for history enthusiasts.

“The Australian Armour and Artillery Museum in Cairns is world-class; what this exhibition has done is add to it,” he said.

“As the old saying goes, “what have the Romans ever done for us?” you have to come out here and have a look.

“What’s on display here is truly phenomenal, if you look at the engineering, not only how they defended themselves and the manner in which they fought but the tools and the mechanisms.

“This is a great addition to what is already a world-class facility; not only does it reflect our very strong Italian heritage, which is very prolific in the region, but it also reflects how we’ve progressed over the generations.”

Curator of the exhibition and manager of the touring machines from the Artisans of Florence, Luigi Rizzo, said the collection offered a different perspective on the history of the Roman Empire.

“It’s the history of the Roman Empire seen through the technology rather than the events of emperors,” Mr Rizzo said.

“There’s a lot of experimental archaeology that the Artisans of Florence have practised for more than 50 years, and it was passed onto us by our fathers.

“If you see some of the drawings in this exhibition, we tried to bring the earliest possible drawings that we had from the period of 100 BC and 100 AD. “We can’t talk of the whole of the Roman Empire but perhaps a couple of hundred years, the most critical years, the beginning of the empire to the beginning of the decadence.

“Out of these 200 or 300 years, we’ve reconstructed the

machines and shown the evolution from the early ballistae (bolt thrower) to the Scorpion (crossbow) that pierced the helmet and skulls of the enemies from hundreds of meters away, to the protective armours that evolved.”

Mr Rizzo said that due to a COVID-19 halt in activities is very exciting to bring this exhibition and machinery back to the light.

“We’ve been in storage for a couple of years, so this is a revival for us,” he said.

“It’s lovely to be out in Cairns.”

The Ancient Rome Exhibition is made of pieces and replicas from the Roman Empire, exceptionally crafted by the Artisans of Florence. Their catalogue has travelled around Australia, New Zealand and Asia and has stopped by Cairns for the Cairns Italian Festival.

Tickets for the Ancient Rome Exhibition include general admission to the Australian Armour and Artillery Museum.

To purchase tickets, visit, https://bit.ly/3aQP31Y For more information on the Cairns Italian Festival and all of the events to come, visit, www.cairnsitalianfestival.com.au

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Recruiting for a CAIRNS FRUIT FLY RESEARCHER WINS THE BAYER RESEARCHER OF THE YEAR AWARD

Peter Leach receiving his Award

ENTOMOLOGIST Peter Leach has won the Bayer Researcher of the Year Award at the 2022 Hort Connections conference for his substantial contribution to research in horticulture.

Mr Leach led a significant portfolio of national market access disinfestation projects on fruit fly for over 25 years.

Mr Leach and his team have provided data for the successful negotiation of commercially viable new market access protocols for numerous crops in Asia, the US and NZ, expanded domestic market access through irradiation and contributed to international standards that guide phytosanitary work worldwide.

With Bayer as long-time sponsors, the award acknowledges people with a track record of research or extension work that has advanced the industry, offered long-term benefits to on-farm uptake, and advanced

the international reputation of Australian science.

Bayer’s Head of Customer Marketing for the Crop Science division, ANZ, Tony May, congratulated Peter for his success in his role as Principal Entomologist and Market Access Team Leader at the Queenland Department of Agriculture & Fisheries, which has underpinned successful domestic and international outcomes for Australia’s horticulture industry.

“The Researcher of the Year Award is a fantastic way to recognise the incredible work our researchers are undertaking in the horticulture sector,” Mr May said.

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“We have been partnering with AUSVEG for more than a decade now and have a long-standing commitment to the industry.

“This is a relationship we’re very proud of, and we welcome the opportunity to support innovation in the sector.”

In accepting the award, Mr Leach said it was an honour to be awarded the Bayer Researcher of the Year Award.

“We have been conducting our research for 25 years, and to be recognised at the Hort Connections conference is humbling,” Mr Leach said.

“It has been a team effort, and I look forward to many more years of finding global and local solutions for fruit flies and crops.”

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OURISM and Events Queensland (TEQ) has begun searching for its next Chief Executive Officer.

The recruitment search follows a decision by current CEO Leanne Coddington to step down late this year after leading TEQ for nine years.

Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk thanked Ms Coddington for her contribution to Queensland’s tourism industry.

“Leanne Coddington has skilfully supported Queensland tourism operators through the once-in-a-lifetime challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic,” the Premier said.

“As CEO of Tourism and Events Queensland, Ms Coddington has overseen many innovative marketing campaigns to champion Queensland holiday destinations to Australia and the world.

“Ms Coddington’s decision follows the remarkable domestic recovery of Queensland tourism and the industry’s relaunch in key global markets.”

An extensive search for a new CEO at TEQ began this week after Leanne Coddington recently informed Tourism Minister Stirling Hinchliffe of her decision to finish up at the end of 2022.

Mr Hinchliffe said Ms Coddington had worked with Tourism and Events Queensland for over 25 years.

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Tourism and Events Queensland current CEO Leanne Coddington

“Leanne will leave a wonderful legacy not only within Tourism and Events Queensland but also the wider Australian tourism industry,” Mr Hinchliffe said.

“I admire Ms Coddington’s enthusiasm, expertise and the many first-class tourism industry relationships she has built in Queensland, Australia and globally.

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In Queensland events calendar that will this year alone deliver more than a half-a-billion dollars to the State’s visitor economies.

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“Ms Coddington has successfully guided TEQ through some of toughest conditions ever faced by the industry, which is now emerging for the pandemic stronger than ever.

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“Leanne’s successor will have big shoes to fill.”

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FIRST Nations women across Far North Queensland and the Northern Territory, between the ages of 18 and 55, are encouraged to apply to the Deadly Women’s Development and Leadership Program.

With an aim to recognise these women for their learned skills and experience and to provide pathways to sustainable employment, the Deadly Women Program will deliver training to First Nations women, resulting in participants achieving a Certificate I in Workplace Skills and Certificate I in Tourism (Australian Indigenous Culture).

This co-designed program is run through a partnership between the Reef and Rainforest Research Centre and INLOC Group.

The program aims to improve outcomes for Australian women in six key priority areas, including Job Creation, Economic Security, Workforce Participation, Women’s Leadership, Safety and International Engagement.

Managing Director at the Reef & Rainforest Research Centre (RRRC), Sheriden Morris, said it was an honour to be a part of the program.

“The RRRC is very honoured to be undertaking the Remote Female Employment & Leadership Project over a four-year period, concluding in June 2024,” Ms Morris said.

“This co-designed program will empower First Nations

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women in isolated communities by developing job readiness and fostering women’s leadership and talent within their local communities.

“It will equip them with the skills, recognised qualifications, work necessary documentation, knowledge and confidence to seek work opportunities, personal development and community leadership.”

CEO of the INLOC Group Paul Boag said the program

would be enriching for women who decided to participate.

“The program will be delivered by respected Indigenous community members and will be supported by trained personnel who have the on-country experience and cultural knowledge to connect and build relationships with women from isolated areas,” Mr Boag said.

Both courses provide entrylevel qualifications delivered throughout four (4) face-to-face

workshops in either Cairns, Weipa, Burketown or Thursday Island.

The remainder of the training will be completed on country, with self-paced learning provided by mentoring sessions with Program Leaders.

Successful students will celebrate their achievements with a Graduation Ceremony, an exhibition of their community projects and a networking forum.

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nise the learned skills and experience of First Nations women, who for a variety of reasons, including parenting responsibilities and cultural limitations, have been overlooked in the advancement of their careers,” Ms Miller said.

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“Local Thriving Communities is a different approach, which draws on the strengths of community and culture, working together with First Nations leaders and communities to co-design and implement reform, and establish Local Decision-Making Bodies.”

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HE Reef Eye Ferris Wheel returns to the Cairns Esplanade to kick off the school holidays from June 24.

General Manager of Westshell Leigh Achis said it was exciting to return to Cairns.

“We are so excited to be bringing The Reef Eye Ferris Wheel back to Cairns from June 24 for the next four years,” Mr Achis said.

Westshell has worked with Cairns Regional Council to position the Reef Eye on the Western Events Lawn on The Esplanade, which will complement the newly redeveloped Esplanade Dining Precinct and Lagoon.

It follows the success of the Ferris Wheel’s three-month trial from September to November 2019, which resulted in over 65,000 rides.

The attraction helped bring people into the city, with 43% of users identifying as residents in the Cairns Regional Council area.

During the trial period, a number of activations and collaborations with businesses and organisations were undertaken in conjunction with the Ferris Wheel operation.

Not only is The Reef Eye returning to Cairns, but it also returns in style with a brand new, state-of-the-art 35-metre high Ferris Wheel, which has just arrived on the shores of Australia.

This wheel offers 360-degree views through fully enclosed, plexiglass-wrapped gondolas and a fully illuminated hotelstyle frontage and flight deck.

The attraction reaches new heights at night, with each gondola incorporating an LED lighting system with 35 changing patterns, which can be programmed to complement theming, branding and environments.

Westshell’s Operation Manager, Georgia Cantwell, said The Reef Eye would be a great experience for the Cairns community and businesses.

“The success of ‘The Reef Eye’ over the 3-month trial we had in 2019 was amazing,” Ms Cantwell said.

“Patrons from near and far came to enjoy a unique experience while absorbing views as far as Green Island and right across the CBD. “Due to COVID, our return was delayed, but we are so excited to be coming back to Cairns long term.”

The Reef Eye will live on the Esplanade over the next four years, with the first season commencing from June 2022 until January 2023.

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The CaPTA Group celebrated their annual Excellence Awards

onset of the COVID pandemic – she’s a very well-deserved winner,” Mr Woodward said.

Rainforestation showcased its iconic experiences, with canapes served in its Wildlife Park whilst their three new Tasmanian Devils put on a feeding show.

Following a special performance by the Pamagirri Dancers, guests were seated in the restaurant for a buffet meal.

Other winners included the Training Award for David Dunworth at Cairns ZOOM & Wildlife Dome, the Social Media Content Champion for AnnaRita Evans at Tropic Wings, the Social Media Viral Video Award for Jen Moloney at Rainforestation Nature Park, and the Bright Idea Award for Rob Jung at Cairns ZOOM & Wildlife Dome.

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LOCAL tourism operator, The CaPTA Group, has celebrated the outstanding achievements of its employees with the announcement of the winner at their annual Excellence Awards Night.

Held at a special location – Rainforestation Nature Park in Kuranda – in its 16th year, the evening saw over 110 attendees from across Australian Butterfly Sanctuary, Cairns ZOOM & Wildlife Dome, Rainforestation, Wildlife Habitat, Tropic Wings and CaPTA Head Office.

CaPTA Group Managing Director Peter Woodward said the overall winner, Suzy Buttar, was chosen from six worthy finalists.

“Suzy joined us at the Australian Butterfly Sanctuary in 2009 and has been very adaptable and flexible in working across multiple sites from the

Sales and Marketing Ben Woodward said the evening was an opportunity for the whole team to get together and have fun after another challenging year for the tourism industry that has only just started to recover.

“One of the more lighthearted, favourite traditions of the evening is a competition where each company puts forward a fun video they’ve made celebrating their finalist, won this year by CaPTA for their “Suzy Wants To Be With You Everywhere” by Fleetwood Mac,” he said.

“Every year, it becomes quite a production and always puts a smile on everyone’s face!” he said.

LOCAL RESTAURANT O F 15 CHOSEN AS ONE 2022 R O F D E V O L T S O M

On Tuesday, DoorDash Australia unveiled its first annual awards list honouring the top 15 Most Loved All Star Restaurants for 2022.

A Cairns favourite, The Roti Shack, was chosen as one of the best for the year.

The restaurant partners on the list are good at their craft, reliable, top-rated by consumers, and exceptional at operations - fewer than 1% of restaurants on DoorDash qualified.

As consumer demand for delivery continues to grow, DoorDash created the Most Loved All Star list, which shines a spotlight on the merchants excelling at making consumers’ at-home dining experience remarkable.

General Manager of DoorDash Australia Rebecca Burrows said The Most Loved list celebrates the restaurants that offer the best service.

“DoorDash’s 2022 Most Loved All Stars list celebrates our local restaurants that go above and beyond for their customers’ online orders, time and time again,” Ms Burrows said.

“We’re excited to showcase these restaurants and the incredible experience they provide to their customers.

“Customers have recognised this exceptional service

in their local communities, and we are so proud to shine a spotlight on the amazing work our neighbourhood restaurants are doing.”

Of the 15 winners, only one represented FNQ. The Roti Shack was chosen as one of the most beloved for their fantastic service, delicious food and wonderful reviews left by clients.

The Roti Shack is a familyowned business owned by locals Christina and David and specialises in traditional Caribbean takeaway food, Rotis.

Roti is a homemade flatbread, and it is used as a wrap for a mild curry. The restaurant offers a delicious and quick takeaway meal, but they have dine-in services for customers to enjoy.

The restaurant’s ingredients are freshly sourced, and the staff prepares everything on the premises, including the roti bread.

The 15 Most Loved All Stars on DoorDash in 2022 are: • The Roti Shack, Cairns City, QLD • Belly God, Caboolture QLD • Cafe in Tokyo, Ashgrove, QLD • Corner Asian Cuisine, Baringa, QLD • Sushi Break, Redbank Plains, QLD

• Noodle City Takeaway, Booval, QLD • Blue Cow Gelato, Port Macquarie, NSW • Co Do Bun Bo Hue, Sunshine VIC • Dumplings Delight, Essendon North, VIC • Global Vegetarian, Ormond, VIC • Hanoi Mee Kitchen & Bar, Port Melbourne, VIC • Koobida, Wantirna, VIC • Noodle Hot Wok, Oakleigh, VIC • Pimaan Thai Cuisine, Mooroolbark, VIC • The Penny Drop, Box Hill, VIC To find out more about The Roti Shack, visit, https://therotishack.com.au/

Roti Shack Shop 4/93 Lake St, Cairns

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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

Council commits $8.4M to maintaining roads

What happened to the rest of the story on the Olympic games.? Great text from Suzy about bullying though, something needs to be done at the top level now!

Neal, Innisfail

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OUNCIL has endorsed the provision of $8.4 million for the maintenance and renewal of its 1,360km road network.

A commitment of $4.4 million through the annual Pavement Rehabilitation Program will help ensure Council roads are maintained to a safe and suitable standard.

Regular monitoring of roads through an inspection program and a condition assessment system, prioritises those roads requiring renewal.

Roads identified for renewal through the Pavement Rehabilitation Program in the next 12 months include: • Aumuller St, Bungalow, from Poochies Parlour to Spence St • Greenslopes St, Edge Hill,

I am sick of the Liberals trying to blame everything on the new Labor government.

Why can’t they just give it up and let the new guys have a go at fixing the crap they left them and move on. Blame time is over, lets get our country back on track and try to avoid the depression everyone thinks is coming.

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Send a text to the Editor 0438 195 408

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Mask mandate in airports lifts this weekend

The mask mandate in all Queensland airports will be lifted from this weekend.

Health Minister Yvette D’Ath said the government would adopt the recommendation of the Australian Health Protection Principal Committee (AHPPC) to ease the mandate from midnight June 17.

“AHPPC considers that it is no longer proportionate to mandate mask use in airport terminals,” the Minister said.

“From midnight this Friday the mask mandate in Queensland airports will be lifted.

“Passengers will still be required to wear masks on planes, in line with AHPPC’s advice.

“With COVID-19 and influenza still circulating in our community, we’re still encouraging Queenslanders to be vigilant.

“If you’re in an indoor setting and can’t socially distance, consider wearing a mask.

“We’re also encouraging people yet to receive the COVID vaccine to come forward for vaccination and remind people they can also get a free flu vaccination.”

No Targa Great Barrier Reef

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An ongoing review into tarmac rallying by Motorsport Australia, which is not due to be completed until later in the year, means that this year’s TARGA Great Barrier will not proceed, with a planned return for the Cairns-based event pushed out until September 1-3 in 2023.

TARGA CEO Mark Perry said while disappointing; all parties remained committed to running the event next year.

“Whilst we are extremely disappointed in having to advise everyone of more bad news, it is important that we remain positive and committed to the long-term future of TARGA,” Perry said.

“To do this, we must take stock of the challenges being faced and ensure that the reviews currently underway are fully supported, which will go a long way to delivering a bright future to everyone in the TARGA family.

“All our Queensland partners support the decision and remain committed to TARGA Great Barrier Reef, which has had a huge local impact since its inception in Tropical North Queensland in 2018.

“Rest assured that we will be using this time to create an exciting new TARGA event series for 2023 and beyond.”

The Stone Age did not end because they ran out of stones.

Likewise the Age of Hydrocarbons.

Readers may know that the original purpose of Cook’s ship, Endeavour, was to haul coal by sailing down the coast of the British Isles - the coal industry being subsidised by the old renewable one!

There has been a lot of panicky comments about power costs. Some of it by companies who have a vested interest in increasing the prices it sells for!

Some facts to balance this.

1. Over the past four years ERGON domestic power tariffs have decreased from 25 cents per KWh to 19 cents. This 20% cut (30% if you count inflation) has been driven by increasing use of renewables.

2. Nuclear power stations produce power at triple the cost of coal and only exist as a by-product of nuclear weapons programs. Since they cannot be cheaper than coal, they cannot be cheaper than renewables.

And the safe disposal of nuclear power stations at the end of their life has never been achieved.

3. Gas is cheaper than coal to fill any gaps in renewables because it can be switched on in a minute rather than running 24/7/365 which coal and nuclear must if they are to be even notionally competitive. Gas itself is likely to be obsolete within a quarter of a century as storage of renewable energy improves.

Sean, Clifton Beach

COUNCIL NEWS ...

Brinsmead Road closure

A portion of Brinsmead Rd near Freshwater Christian College will be closed from 27 June to 9 July to allow for private construction works for the Freshwater Pocket Stage 1 development as well as upgrades to the local network for all residents.

Both ends of Brinsmead Rd will remain open allowing access to properties, including the school and Redlynch Cyclones Football Club, however the road will be clsoed to through traffic.

Special Budget meeting Cairns Regional Council’s 2022-23 Budget will be tabled at a Special Meeting on Wednesday 22 June from 9am.

The meeting will be held in the Council Chambers on Level 3 of the Spence Street Adminstration Building.

Council meetings are open to the public with limited numbers allowed in the Chambers. Meetings are also live streamed and recorded on our website.

from Pease St to Forest St • English St, Manunda, from Anderson St to Wilkinson St, and from Wilkinson St to Card St • Kamerunga Rd, Redlynch, from Daphne St roundabout to Regent Avenue Park • Varley St, Yorkeys Knob, from Nancy St to Judith St • Yorkeys Knob Rd, Yorkeys Knob, from Dunne Rd to Varley St. Council will spend $1.43 million on maintaining the surface layer of its roads, which is critical to extending the life of the underlying pavement.

The annual Reseal Program plays a critical role in extending the life of Council roads by applying a protective reseal layer

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Sporting organisations get funding boost Council will provide almost $240,000 in funding support for 13 local sporting and recreational organisations through the latest 2021/2022 Go Clubs Infrastructure Grant.

The Go Clubs Infrastructure grant assists local sport, recreation, arts, culture, and community organisations with the development of improved facilities.

Successful grant recipients are:

• Babinda Golf Club Inc: $16,910 for shed roof replacement • Cairns & District Darts Association Inc: $18,425 to upgrade and repair the roofs on the darts hall and dance hall

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• Cairns City Kennel Club Inc: $22,728 for the rectification of the veranda and associated drainage works • Cairns Model Aero Club Inc: $25,000 to develop the new Model Aero Club flying fields • Cairns Yacht Club Inc: $16,000 to install dinghy racking • Earlville Pony Club Inc: $14,910 to undertake stable maintenance and associated compliance works • Edge Hill United Football Club Inc: $22,728 to upgrade fire systems • Edge Hill/Whitfield Progress Association Inc: $18,182 to upgrade the roof in preparation for solar installation

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Road closure details at cairns.qld.gov.au

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Improvement works Ramsey Dr, Kanimbla: Asphalt works at the Cairns Western Arterial Road intersection this weekend (18 and19 June). Expect temporary road closures.

Danbulan St, Smithfield: Linemarking, signage installation and parkland bollard relocations for one-way traffic arrangements starting Wednesday 22 June.

8.30-9.30am Cairns Lagoon, Shields, Aplin & Florence streets & Esplanade

• Freshwater Tennis Club Inc: $22,714 to upgrade the external staircase • Half Moon Bay Golf Club Inc: $13,000 to develop a tree and vegetation management plan • Mulgrave Combined Cricket Association Inc: $13,000 to resurface cricket wickets • Redlynch Equestrian Association Inc: $13,041 to undertake stable maintenance and upgrades • Trinity Beach Bulldogs Netball Club Inc: $22,728 to construct a new netball court (Note: All grants are ex-GST)

Poolwood Rd, Kewarra Beach: Water main works at Miami Rd intersection from Monday 20 June.

Expect temporary road closures.

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over the existing sealed surface.

This helps to prevent moisture from penetrating through deteriorated or oxidised bitumen seals into the underlying pavement, which results in costly repairs.

Council has also endorsed a $2.57 million Asphalt Overlay Program, which will repair and renew 34 streets and roads across 15 suburbs.

The program involved the removal and replacement of deteriorated or oxidised asphalt, which prevents moisture from penetrating into the underlying pavement, and provides a safe, smooth and sustainable surface for traffic.

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Progress Rd, White Rock: Bus stop improvement works near the Dillon Cl intersection from today. Expect temporary lane closures.

For a full list of works see our website.

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ENSIONERS will get more help paying their Council rates under a revised rebates policy.

Douglas Shire Council updated its Rates Pensioner Remission policy to allow rates assistance to be provided per eligible pensioner, per property.

Douglas Shire Mayor Michael Kerr said eligible pensioners would be able to use the savings for something else.

“We feel this is a commonsense policy change that helps out our local pensioners,” Cr Kerr said.

“The new policy provides rebates to each pensioner, per

property, and will save some locals hundreds of dollars each year.

“This will provide a little bit of relief at a time when cost of living is rising across the country.”

No application is necessary as eligibility for rebates will be automatically processed by Council Officers before the next rates notice is issued in July 2022.

Key points: Council rates pensioner remission • Previously, the Council rates pensioner remission was only granted for a property

so that all ratepayers of the property were deemed to be a ‘pensioner’ and satisfied the criteria outlined Council’s Revenue Statement.

• For the year ending June 30, 2023, the Council rates pensioner remission will be granted to each ratepayer who is deemed to be a ‘pensioner’ and satisfies the criteria outlined in the Rates pensioner remission policy and the Revenue Statement, pro-rata according to their percentage share of the property.

ELECTRICIANS AND PLUMBERS come together to give back to Port Douglas community

The Pharaoh Care Mossman Team (L to R) Dawn Bolton, Rebecca Schultz, Sam Mahdi

HAVING your own independence and a comfortable home life is important whatever your situation and is something that many of us probably take for granted.

For those reading this week’s ‘Goss’ who feel their home life could be improved, or for people that may know somebody in this situation, there may well be help at hand.

If you’ve visited Front Street in Mossman recently, you may have noticed the new shiny red office, housing some new kids on the block!

Yes…. Pharaoh Care has arrived providing NDIS (National Disability Insurance Scheme) support for people with disabilities, plus equally important, assistance for their families and carers.

Last week, I popped into the new office to find out more.

Pharaoh Care was designed to provide individuals and their families with the “best choice”

for their home care needs.

Operating as an in-home health, personal care service provider, they focus on providing a full range of non-medical, lifestyle and wellbeing services that enables people with disabilities to remain independent in their own homes.

The Team put emphasis on meeting individual needs and tailoring a home care support plan to suit each and every person. The services provided are delivered in a way that promotes dignity, integrity, and respect. This is achieved by approaching things differently – by seeing clients as people with personalities, families, interests, and dreams rather than just another client.

The care is based on the principles of compassion and professionalism, the dignity of the individual and a commitment to excellence.

Eligible clients can access Pharaoh Care through either

a self-referral or by being referred by their carer, medical advisory or medical insurer.

They are happy to help you understand what NDIS is all about, how the process works and how to connect with the National Disability Insurance Scheme to assist with your requirements. Should there be a need, Pharoah Care can also provide short term and medium-term accommodation respite options in Cairns and on the Tablelands.

Pharaoh Care have offices in Cairns and Mareeba, but as mentioned earlier, now have a Douglas Shire office at 31 Front Street Mossman, which employs local staff to support local participants.

I could honestly say nice things about these people all day, but for now it’s Gazza signing out.

Send your stories to: gazza@cairnslocalnews.com.au

AUSTRALIA’S leading Electrical and Plumbing group, O’Brien, intend to make a life-changing impact on the Port Douglas Community Service Network through their latest TaskForce initiative.

In late June, over 200 electricians and plumbers from the O’Brien network around the country will arrive in Port Douglas, Queensland, for their 2022 “Advantage” Conference and the ‘Taskforce’ initiative to utilise their expertise, skills and resources to give back to the local community.

This year, the O’Brien Electrical & Plumbing teams will provide much-needed upgrades to the Port Douglas Community

Centre facilities.

The centre nurtures the existing strengths and future well-being of the community. In the past year alone, the centre has provided emergency relief, advice, information and referral services to approximately 1,700 local people.

The O’Brien teams will perform much-needed electrical and plumbing upgrades and general maintenance on the two buildings, which comprise the Family Hub and the Neighbourhood Centre.

The Taskforce is now in its 14th year of operation and is an initiative that Chris Leslie, O’Brien Electrical & Plumbing Director, is incredibly proud of.

“The Port Douglas Community Service Network is both an incredible and pivotal service provider within the community,” Mr Leslie said. “We are honoured to be helping such a worthy cause to make a real difference in the lives of those in need. ”Managing this year’s Taskforce project is Gary Larkin, Head of National Operations at

O’Brien Electrical & Plumbing Group, who has coordinated with the Group’s key suppliers to donate a significant amount of materials that will be used onsite.

“It’s been a tough environment for everyone over the past couple of years, and our electricians, plumbers, and their staff are all looking forward to coming together to make a real difference for such a worthwhile cause,” Mr Larkin said.

“They all get a real buzz out of giving back to the communities they serve by utilising their skills in a project that can have such an impact.”

Port Douglas Community Service Network Manager Emma Travers is very excited to receive this help from the O’Brien Group.

“The work being undertaken by the O’Brien Group will give our Centre a welcome refresh and allow us to use more of our funds for programs that connect and support our beautiful community,” Ms Travers said.

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PIONEERING PHOTOGRAPHER

By Maria Larkins

IN MAREEBA it was reported on April 19, 1904, that “The new Britannia Studio would do credit to any town in Queensland and the conveniences for clients are such as could not be surpassed outside of Brisbane in the State. The proprietor has spared no expense to make it up to-date, and is now prepared to take photos of anything from the favourite cat to the family tree.”

The proprietor of the Britannia Studio was Australia’s first professional woman photographer, Harriett Pettifore Brims, or H. P. Brims, as she was known.

The Queenslander, a year earlier described her as a “celebrity” in her profession: “She is the first lady, we believe, to face the stronger sex in open competition in the photographic business in Australia.”

Brims had studios at Ingham (1902-1903) and Mareeba (19031914) and photographed a variety of subjects including a most salubrious residence built for Cairns solicitor, Abijiah Murray. When his wife and children perished in the tragic SS Yongala sinking, he sold the property to W. J. Munro.

In 2022 aspiring photographers with an appreciation of architecture have an opportunity to showcase their skills in the Mulgrave Shire Historical Society’s annual photography competition.

This year’s theme is “Buildings built before 1960”. Buildings can be located anywhere in the former Mulgrave Shire area.

This includes the area from Ellis Beach down to Mirriwinni and across to the base of Bartle Frere.

Images can be in colour or black-and-white but must be mounted on heavy cardboard or

foam core board. The maximum overall size of the mounted image is 29.5cm x 21cm (A4 size). The photographer’s name as well as the name and location of the building must be posted on the back of the entry.

Prizes will be awarded in each category as follows: First Prize $50, Second Prize $30, Third Prize $20, Popular Choice Award $20. Entry forms are available for download from the website: https://bit.ly/3tG93ei or by email settlersmuseum@bigpond.com.

Entries must be delivered to the Settlers Museum, 60 Gordon Street, Gordonvale (opposite the Mill) during opening hours prior to the closing date Monday July 25, 2022. The Museum is open Monday to Saturday from 10am to 2pm.

Winner of last year’s Photographic Competition, Donna Lauridsen

The Municipal Library at Gordonvale is an eligible subject for the photographic competition. It was designed by local architects, S. G. Barnes and Edwin Henry Oribin in 1954 and constructed in 1955.

Harriet Brims’ photograph of Murray’s Lake Street residence, c. 1906-7. It was designed

by Tunbridge & Tunbridge Architects. This building no longer exists so is ineligible for the photographic competition. Courtesy State Library of Queensland.

WE MAKE AGED CARE GREAT Aged care gets a bad rap, and we are all feeling it...

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So together we want to let the world know that everyone who works in aged care is...WHAT MAKES AGED CARE GREAT! It’s a campaign designed to spread the word and help change how the community think about aged care.

Because our people are heart-filled and dedicated, in the most trying of circumstances...and they really do make aged care great!

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COMMUNITY CONNECT

FIRE IN OUR LANDSCAPE Lavinia r Landscape” by unity Mural “Fire in ou mm co r Murray Uppe Letheby and the

Last week, the Murray Upper Rural Fire Brigade officially unveiled a mural painted by local artist, Lavinia Letheby and the Murray Upper community, which creates a special identity for the locally run rural fire station.

Councillor Barry Barnes said the project has been a great example of the community working together to create a piece of art that creates ownership and builds a strong identity for the fire station.

“The mural, titled ‘Fire in our Landscape’, reflects the local scenery and wildlife within the Murray Upper region and makes this facility truly recog-

nisable to visitors passing by.

“The station which is run by volunteers, was constructed in late 2021 and is a highly valued community service.

“It was great to see this project come to life and to see the whole community working together to collaborate on the final touches to the station.

“The Murray Upper Rural Fire Brigade was successful in receiving a grant through the Community Assistance Scheme in which $3,000 was contributed to assist the group with the project,” said Councillor Barnes.

The Community Assistance Scheme provides financial

assistance to community organisations and individuals who make a positive contribution to the development of the Cassowary Coast region’s environmental, social and cultural values as well as its sporting, recreational and lifestyle values.

If your organisation or community group is seeking funding or support funding for an arts or cultural project, please contact Cassowary Coast Regional Council on 1300 763 903 or via email enquiries@ cassowarycoast.qld.gov.au.

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Cassowary Coast Regional Councillors and CEO recently met with local fisherman turned innovator Tom Long at his Kurrimine Beach premises.

TomKat Global Solutions is seeking a new home on the Cassowary Coast to house its growing manufacturing operations with plans to generate up to 26 local jobs.

Husband and wife team, Tom and Kath Long, started their local business as a solution to deliver wild line-caught fish, sustainably and in premium condition, but has since revolutionised the packaging of temperature-sensitive and perishable products.

Mr Long said every year over half a billion polystyrene boxes, of which 90% are single use, are used by the seafood industry alone - that’s enough to circumnavigate our planet 6.5 times.

“We own a sustainable wild line fishing company, so we needed to find a more environmentally responsible solution

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to the single-use polystyrene boxes - when we couldn’t find an appropriate alternative, we invented our own.”

Developed to be fully reusable and recyclable, every box has inbuilt traceability and temperature sensing.

“It’s thermally efficient, stackable, trackable and durable and best of all it can be used multiple times and recycled at the end of its life.

The KoolPak responsible packaging system sets a new bench mark in the transportation of temperature sensitive and perishable produce worldwide, putting TomKat and the Cassowary Coast in the global spotlight.

“With this level of technology, not only can you prove the provenance of your product, we are providing users with the opportunity to scan off their KoolPaks post-use at an authorised recycling centre, so you can validate your environmental credentials.

“We’ve established a

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manufacturing site in Kurrimine Beach where we have the capacity to produce 1,000 units per week. Our goal is to produce 23 million units a year in 2024.

“To achieve this, we have invested in further manufacturing equipment to increase our capacity and are currently building a 1000 tonne press which will see our outputs increase by up to 2 million units “Six meters tall and weighing 70 tonnes – it’s a pretty big piece of machinery, and it’s proudly built entirely in North Queensland.

“The sheer size of the new machinery and operations means we are very quickly out growing our premises in Kurrimine Beach. It has always been our intention to keep manufacturing on the Cassowary Coast.

“Once up and running, we will duplicate the production line to increase output and meet the 2024 goal,” said Mr Long.

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Mayor Mark Nolan, who has recently taken on the portfolio for Planning and Regional Development, said Council’s Business Liaison Coordinator is working closely with the business to assist in finding a suitable location for the new manufacturing site.

“Necessity is indeed the mother of invention. Our region currently supports a nationally significant food production industry as the home to about 80% of Australia’s banana industry, and we are a significant contributor to the production of sugar and a recognised premier growing region for tropical fruits and vegetables, cattle and fisheries.”

“With all of these industries in one place, it’s no wonder Cassowary Coast is the birthplace of such innovation.”

Cr Nolan said Council is committed to the growth of existing and development of new small businesses across the region.

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That’s why we recently signed the Small Business Friendly Charter, pledging to support small businesses through facilitating better communication, engagement and explanation of documentation.”

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Over 3,000 small businesses like TomKat Global Solutions will benefit from the charter through support, resources and additional tools available.

For more information about the Small Business Friendly Charter contact Council on 1300 763 903.

Tom and Kath Long from TomKat Global Solutions.

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June 17, 2022

REFUGEE WEEK

HAVE YOUR SAY ON...

PROPOSED LOCAL LAWS Cassowary Coast Regional Council’s new proposed local laws will replace current local laws for the region and will apply across the whole of the local government area.

Council is undertaking consultation on the proposed local laws for a period of five weeks from 26 May to 1 July at 4:00pm. During this time a copy of the proposed local laws will be available for viewing in person at Council’s Customer Service Centres and on Council’s website www.cassowarycoast.qld.gov.au/locallaws.

Submissions about any aspect of these proposed changes can be made by any person

and must be given to Council by no later than 1 July at 4:00pm.

Submissions may be lodged online at: www.cassowarycoast.qld.gov.au/locallaws, in person or via email at enquiries@ccrc.qld.gov. au.

A submission should contain grounds of the submission, and facts and circumstances relied on in support of the grounds.

If you require further information on the proposed changes please phone the Cassowary Coast Regional Council on 1300 763 903.

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Next week, Cassowary Coast Regional Council is celebrating Refugee Week, acknowledging the rich cultures and shared values of freedom that make our community a great place to live.

Australia has an extensive history of successfully resettling people as refugees and since the end of the Second World War, Australia has accepted more than 930,000 refugees and humanitarian entrants, and we maintain one of the world’s most generous humanitarian programs.

Councillor Trudy Tschui said as Australians we can all be proud of our nation’s commitment to providing a safe home to people whose lives were in crisis - people from war-torn countries—people

who had faced persecution and even death.

“We are so lucky to live in such an amazing, safe country and as a whole community, we must ensure all people feel welcome living on the Cassowary Coast.

“This year, Council will hold a Citizenship Ceremony during Refugee Week to celebrate the contributions made by those who have settled in our region through the Humanitarian Program.

“Council is honoured to welcome new citizens to our growing region and are proud of our nation’s commitment to providing a safe home to people in crisis.

“I encourage everyone to celebrate the values that make us proud to call ourselves

Australian, including respect for the freedom and dignity of others, the rule of law, democracy and a fair go for all,” “Council will also raise the Ukrainian Flag during Refugee Week as a symbol of solidarity with the people of Ukraine and everyone affected by the conflict and humanitarian crisis,” said Councillor Tschui.

The Citizenship Ceremony will be held on Wednesday 22 June 2022 at the Innisfail Shire Hall at 10:30am.

For more information contact the Cassowary Coast Regional Council on 1300 763 903 or via email enquiries@ cassowarycoast.qld.gov.au.

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June 17, 2022

Council Libraries National Simultaneous Story time Cassowary Coast Regional Council Libraries recently hosted children across the region for National Simultaneous Story Time Day. The annual event is a day to celebrate literacy and build foundations in the younger generation for a lifelong love of learning and reading.

This year’s book “Family Tree” by Josh Pyke and Ronojoy Ghosh is a heartfelt celebration of family, community and the seasons of life. Two hundred children across the region listened as Library team members and guests brought the story to life through a range of activities.

We introduced children to the concept of a Family Tree, created a mural and planted native seeds with Council’s Vegetation Management Team who will propagate these trees to plant in the Cassowary Coast. The children even managed to discover their very own great-grandparents through Ancestry.com (Library Edition).

Council Libraries would like to give a special thanks to Brett Ambrum from Mamu Health, the Council Vegetation Management Team and volunteers who helped make this special and collaborative community event a success.

Cardwell Library

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GCC Family Tree in Innisfail

Tully Library story interpretation activity

Mission Beach Library Story time

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June 17, 2022

LIFE LONG DOG TAGS As of July 2022, all dogs registered with the Cassowary Coast Regional Council will receive one ‘life-long’ dog tag.

Previously dog owners received a new tag each year as part of the annual dog registration process.

Dog owners will still receive an annual invoice to renew dog registrations.

To ensure you get your new life-long dog tag – please contact Council to update your dog’s details including postal address.

If a ‘life-long’ dog tag is lost, stolen or damaged, dog owners can request a replacement tag via Council’s online service portal, calling customer service or visiting one of Council’s Customer Service Centres. This initiative is part of Councils commitment to reducing waste to landfill.

PUBLIC SHOW HOLIDAY CLOSURES The Innisfail and District Annual Show Public Holiday will take place on Friday 8 July and Tully and District Annual Show Public Holiday on Friday 22 July.

The Innisfail Customer Service Centre and Library will be closed on Friday 8 July and Tully Customer Service Centre and Tully, Cardwell and Mission Beach Libraries will close on Friday 22 July.

WASTE TRANSFER STATIONS CLOSURES Innisfail Show - Friday 8 July – Stoters Hill and Bells Creek Waste Transfer Station operational hours will be 9:00am – 4:00pm.

Tully Show – Friday 22 July Tully, Cardwell and Mission Beach Waste Transfer Station operational hours will be 9:00am – 1:00pm.

No changes to operational hours will occur for Murray Upper and Hull Heads over the Show Holidays.

K E Y Cassowary Coast Regional Council Contact 1300 763 903 Visit our website www.cassowarycoast.qld.gov.au Write: Please address all correspondence to: Andrew Graffen, Chief Executive Officer PO Box 887 Innisfail, QLD 4860 Email: enquiries@cassowarycoast.qld.gov.au

C O N T A C T S

Visit Council Cassowary Coast Regional Council has three Customer Service Centres across the region.

Specially trained staff can provide information and advice on topics including: ● local laws and compliance ● rates enquiries ● account payments (EFTPOS facilities available) ● animal registration.

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Customer Service Centres and Opening Hours Innisfail Shire Hall 70 Rankin St. Innisfail Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday 8:30am - 4:30pm Wednesday 9:30am - 4:30pm Tully Tully Civic Centre, 38-40 Bryant St. Tully Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday 8:30am - 4:30pm Wednesday 9:30am - 4:30pm Cardwell Cardwell Library, 4 Balliol St. Cardwell Monday - Friday 9:00am - 5:00pm

Cassowary Coast Libraries comprises of four branches located at Cardwell, Innisfail, Tully and Mission Beach. For locations, opening times or general enquiries, please call 1300 366 616 or visit www.cassowarycoast.qld.gov.au/libraries Waste Transfer Stations locations and opening hours can be found by visiting: www.cassowarycoast.qld.gov.au/transfer-stations Community Connect is a publication of the Cassowary Coast Regional Council. Supplied by Council and published within the Cairns Local News newspaper. All enquiries regarding content contained within this publication should be directed to Council.

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Fri 17 June 2022 @ 9:00 pm - 11:30 pm Sat 18 June 2022 @ 9:00 pm - 11:30 pm Sun 19 June 2022 @ 5:00 pm - 7:30 pm

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Women in Voice has been a must-see music event in Brisbane for nearly three decades and in 2022, it is coming to Cairns featuring a mix of some of our best home-grown talent and visiting singers.

Celebrating the Music of Billy Joel at BAR36 at The Reef Hotel Casino LIVE & FREE AT BAR36!

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Sat June 18, 2022 @ 6:30 pm - 10:00 pm Their brooding last album, New Normal, explored the darker sides of love and loss, while their new offering, DMT, captures the essence of healing and metamorphosis.

TICKETS: One Price $37.00 Book your tickets through Ticketlink.

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Sun June 19, 2022 @ 7:00 am - 1:00 pm BDO Arrow Experience 2022 Walk the Arrow Experience, taking either the long or the short course via the iconic Arrow walking trails. Walk through lush rainforest, take in the majestic views from the lookouts, and raise funds for diagnostic equipment for breast cancer and melanoma

Sun June 19, 2022 @ 9:00 am - 12:00 pm Support Queenslanders with life-limiting Motor Neurone Disease by Walking to D-Feet MND This is a family friendly and inclusive event!

You are encouraged to dress up in blue, bring your family, friends, colleagues, club mates, even the family dog to help us increase awareness together as a community!

Sat June 18, 2022 @ 4:30 pm - 10:00 pm Inside Out Cairns at Munro Martin Parklands Event by Insideoutfest.

This is a one night only chance to experience these amazing acts in the unique venue that is Munro Martin Parklands.

Get your mates together and come along to celebrate this great Australian line up.

Goanna returns to Cairns celebrating 40 years of Spirit of Place

By Isabella Guzman Gonzalez ICONIC Australian band Goanna return to the Cairns stage with the message of environmental protection and Indigenous rights that hit the airwaves 40 years ago with their classic debut album Spirit of Place on Saturday, June 25, at the Tanks Arts Centre.

The folk-rock band returns to the stage with their first fullband tour in over 20 years to commemorate 40 years of the multiplatinum album Spirit of Place and the iconic first single Solid Rock, which ignited a movement in music towards Indigenous rights and environmental conscience.

Goanna’s singer-songwriter and guitarist Shane Howard said touring for the 40th anniversary of Spirit of Place is

both exhilarating and terrifying.

“It’s great to strap the electric guitar again and have the band back together to pay homage to the great Spirit of Place album,” Mr Howard said.

“The terrifying aspect is that it was 40 years ago, but other than that, there’s a lot of light in that record, and it’s interesting to look back as an older person and see the light and the optimism in the album and say yeah, let’s celebrate that.”

Mr Howard said the message and the advocacy within Spirit of Place is as relevant now as it was then.

“The issues of Aboriginal justice were urgent back then; the issues of environmental conservation were urgent back then,” he said.

“And now we stand on the precipice with climate change,

and we’re in danger of consigning our children and grandchildren to a living hell on earth.

“So let’s ring the bell again, ring the alarm, make that noise again, rattle the cage, and celebrate the fact that we dream of a better world.”

Goanna’s place in Australian history extends well beyond that of a hugely popular rock group; their main single for Spirit of Place, Solid Rock, remains one of the most resonant songs in Australian music.

It is an iconic moment for the band to return to their greatest hits; for Howard, it is a moment to be grateful.

“It’s a chance for us to go out and say thank you to all those people that supported us and allowed us to be artists all these years,” he said.

“That album was so iconic,

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and the song that came from it, Solid Rock, is so emblematic and what a privilege to say thank you to everyone that has supported us.”

Cairns fans can expect a moving show rekindling the classics and enjoying the best that Australian music has to offer.

“We will play the Spirit of Place album; we will give it back to you to say thank you,” Mr Howard said.

“And we will play it to the best of our abilities.

“You will see Graham Davidge, who played all that great guitar on that album and Solid Rock, Rose and Marcia, two beautiful women in the band who were trailblazers in the music industry in this country and brought this feminine energy as songwriters and singers.

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“This is a chance for us to come back and say these things are still important, and we can build a great country.”

For more information and to purchase tickets for the Celebrating 40 years of Spirit of Place tour, visit, https://bit.ly/3xsGpOS

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SATURDAY 25 JUNE Australian icons Goanna return to celebrate their multi-platinum, gamechanging debut album ‘Spirit of Place’. Soulful, lyrical, brimming with musicality and creative volatility.

SUNDAY 26 JUNE Indie rock legends, The Jezabels, are embarking on a huge national tour to celebrate the 10th anniversary of their massively successful Gold Album, Prisoner.

SATURDAY 16 JULY The Great Northern Jazz Explosion comprises some of Australia’s best jazz musicians. How lucky for us that they happen to live in Cairns.

Alpaca Paradise in Babinda

By Isabella Bostock

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OCATED 10 minutes outside Babinda is an upcoming gem! Babinda Rainforest Farm and Alpacas offers private Meet and Greet sessions with their stunning alpacas: December Rose, Tabitha, Nevarda, Stokel, Priaka and Tanner.

Australia is home to the world’s second-largest alpaca industry and is still growing.

Not only are they great commercially because of their fleece, but they are also naturally curious and docile, and as herd animals, alpacas, much like people, value companionship.

Animal lovers Michelle and Norm Harris have been at their

farm for just 12 months and, in that time, have curated a collection of loveable alpacas and ostentatious poultry.

Their 80-acre property is naturally beautiful, featuring a crystal-clear creek, expansive rainforest, and a cascading waterfall. They knew this little piece of paradise was just too special to keep to themselves, so they set out to share it with the world.

There is all sorts of entertainment for everyone, Michelle offers regular Mindfulness in Nature sessions with a nature walk and guided meditation for mindfulness enthusiasts.

However, the main attraction are the alpacas. During an Alpaca Meet and Greet,

visitors will get the opportunity to learn about alpacas and feed them treats while taking in the tranquillity of the rainforest.

Each child who participates in a session will receive an info pack and can purchase a souvenir from the Pop-Up Paca Shop.

The alpaca meet and greets are open to individuals, families, schools and community groups.

So next time you are looking for something to do, consider giving Michelle and Norm a ring and book in for a Meet and Greet with their alpaca family.

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GIG Guide

*Please check with the Venues regarding any cancellations or entry requirements due to COVID-19

FRIDAY Barbary Coasters - Cairns Cruising Yacht Squadron, 3:00pm Anais Campbell - Salt House, 5:00pm Janna Mercedes - Cairns Cruising Yacht Squadron, 6.00pm Vivien Aisi - O’Donnell’s Irish Bar & Grill, 6:00pm Troy Davidson Mountainview Hotel, 6:00pm Drewboy - The Benson Hotel, 6:30pm 4 in a Groove - Cazaly’s Cairns, 6:30pm The Lovehandles - Brother’s Leagues Club, Innisfail, 7:00pm Late Notice - Hambledon Hotel, 7:30pm 50 Years of Queen Bohemian Rhapsody CPAC Theatre, 7:30pm Women in Voice - Tanks Arts Centre, 7:30pm JC Stylles - The Jazz Sanctuary, 7:30pm Kim Settle - Trinity Beach Sports Club, 7:30pm Mississippi Shakedown Parkview Hotel Gordonvale, 8:00pm The Billy Joel Show - Bar36 at the Reef Hotel Casino, 9:00pm

SATURDAY The Lovehandles - Atherton Car Show at Atherton High School, 9:30am Wind and Wood - The Beach House at Trinity, 4:00pm Inside Out Festival - Munro Martin Parklands, 6:00pm Eddie Skibo - Salt House, 6:00pm Infinity Duo - Cazaly’s Cairns, 6:15pm Andy Brassett - Blues Bar and Café, 6:30pm Neil Murray - Tjapukai NOW, 6:30pm Enemy of Anemone and friends - Elixir Music Bar, 7:00pm Horrorshow - Tanks Arts Centre, 7:30pm French Diamond Cabaret The Con Theatre, Innisfail, 7:30pm The Billy Joel Show - Bar36 at the Reef Hotel Casino, 9:00pm Inside Out After Party Gilligans, 10:00pm

SUNDAY DjGlennW - Dundees at the Cairns Aquarium, 11:30am The Lovehandles - Tuskers, South Mission, 1:00pm French Diamond Cabaret The Con Theatre, Innisfail, 2:00pm SAX MAN Troy Stevens - Chill at Portofino Palm Cove, 2:00pm Marty Bell - Palm Cove SLSC, 3:00pm Tanya Murphy - Kewarra Beach Shack, 4:30pm The International Dishwashers - Elixir Music Bar, 5:00pm The Billy Joel Show - Bar36 at the Reef Hotel Casino, 7:30pm

Are you a venue or an artist that wants to be listed in the Gig Guide? Complete the form on www.cairnslocalnews.com.au/gig-guide to submit your gig each week to be listed in Friday’s paper.

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You need more time to think this whole situation through. You need a job with more responsibility and a higher wage. You will both have to bend if you want this union to work. Rest and relaxation may be required; minor health problems will prevail if you don’t watch your diet.

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FOCUS ON YOUTH

Creative and cultural workshops

By Maria Larkins

A NAIDOC WEEK themed workshop, new activity trail and opportunities to learn some Yidinji words are just a few of the activities which have been organised for children during the school holidays at the Cairns Museum.

Cairns on a Canvas workshops provide children with the opportunity to create their own masterpiece inspired by Sihote’s Nioge exhibition of ceremonial “tapa” cloth designs by the Omie people of Papua New Guinea.

The Cairns on Canvas workshops are suitable for children 5 – 12 years of age and will be held on Tuesday, June 28 and Wednesday, June 29 from 10:30 am to 11:30am. The cost is $10 for Member children, $15 for Non-member children.

There are also NAIDOC Week workshops with the Miriki Performing Arts group.

Miriki will facilitate a series of fun activities based around Indigenous language, movement, and music for children 5 – 12 years of age.

The NAIDOC workshops will be held on Tuesday, July 5 and Wednesday, July 6 from 10:30am to 11:30 am. Entry is free for Member children or $6

Children can explore a range of activity trails including the new NAIDOC Scavenger Hunt.

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Get up! Stand Up! Show Up! to the NAIDOC Week Workshop

for Non-Member children.

There are also several free options such as the Museum Activity Trails. There are numerous family friendly activity trails including a NAIDOC Scavenger Hunt & Activity Booklet.

Yidinji Word Challenge is an all-ages activity where participants will be able to learn the meaning of different Yidinji words. Visit the display and fill in the entry sheet for a chance to win a Museum Prize Pack.

The Colouring-In Competition is a popular free

event. Sheets are available from Museum Reception and colouring-in tables will be set up on the verandah. The winner will receive a Cairns Museum Prize Pack.

Bookings are essential for both workshops and can be made on the Cairns Museum website: www.cairnsmuseum.org.au Winners of the Yidinji Word Challenge and Colouring-In Competition will be drawn on July 12. Entries for both competitions must be lodged in the Entry Box at Reception.

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“Just Lads Doing Pushups”. From left (back): Aiden McMullen, Eddie Jacklyn, Caleb Simkins; (centre): Ben McDonald, Kaelin Nelson, Caleb Maas, Joshua-Luca Moore; (front) Riley Boyd.

This year we decided to form a team and take on the challenge. We are a team of 8 Year 12 lads from Peace Lutheran College and we all have different reasons for taking on the Push-Up Challenge,” the boys said.

“We wanted to raise awareness of the impact of mental health for high school students like ourselves.

Whether it is a moment of anxiety before a test, feelings of inadequacy or everyday mental health struggles. We all know someone who has walked a challenging journey with their Mental Health.

Some of us have personally experienced struggles and as young men, we want to be a voice that encourages other young people to reach out and seek help,” they said.

The boys said high school students, and typically male students, were reticent about speaking up about their struggles. Some fear it is a sign of weakness, of being “less of

By Maria Larkins THEY MAY be “just lads” but a group of eight boys from Peace Lutheran College have gained an impressive level of support in the national Push Up Challenge.

“Just Lads Doing Pushups” have had to reset both their push-up and fundraising targets due to public support for their efforts.

At first the boys set a pushup target of 3,139 and they have already exceeded 4,740. Their initial fundraising goal was a modest $500 but this was “smashed” in just two days. So, they raised it to $1,000 and have more than tripled that amount in a week raising more than $3,705.

They boys are in their final year at school and understand how important a “healthy headspace” is.

“We’d heard about the Push up challenge through school and other friends.

a man”.

The team have been mates all through High School and include “Sport’s Day Age Champions” and “TCN representatives”, as well as academics and typically non-athletic guys. They wanted other young people to know that anyone could be struggling with mental illness, regardless of how well they presented.

The national Push Up Challenge is an annual event which raises funds and awareness of mental health issues and suicide prevention.

Funds raised go to developing new programs and initiatives to address gaps in mental health promotion and the provision of services.

The Push Up Challenge is held over 24 days in June and is open to individuals, teams or groups and communities.

To support “Just Lads Doing Pushups” or find out more visit the website: https://bit.ly/3ttTW7G

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REAL ESTATE

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Second biggest local apartment sale EVER

By Isabella Guzman Gonzalez

Local real estate agent Steve Cordenos has made the second-highest sale of an apartment in the history of Cairns after selling one of the nine penthouses at the Harbour Lights Apartment Complex at Marlin Parade in excess of $4,000.000.

Mr Cordenos, who has over

33 years of experience in the Cairns real estate market said it was an exceptionally positive sign indicating the current strength of the market in the apartment sector.

“There are very few large well positioned Penthouse Apartments in the CBD,” he said.

“This Penthouse boasts a total of 491 m2 spanning over two levels in one of the most sought after complexes in Cairns.

“Amazing marina, ocean, and city views on offer with its own private pool and roof deck zone.

“There are more buyers

than you think at the top end of the market especially for such a location and sheer size of the Penthouse.”

During the past 24 months the apartment market has gone from strength to strength with buyers both locally and from the southern states taking advantage of our value for money

apartments being offered for sale.

With no new apartments complexes being built in the past 15 years there is a massive shortage of new inner-city apartment for sale.

The current unit market is all reliant on resales of the older complexes and with no

new complexes ear marked for the future, this will continue to put pressure on the rental market.

Beyond being a great achievement for Mr Cordenos, he said he is pleased that the new owners have found an incredible place to call home in the Far North.

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SPORT MOSSMAN LADIES’ BOWLS June 9th Raffle winner: Anne Greening. Meeting day winner was the team with the lowest score. Winners: Gloria Geeves, Margaret Cooper, Carole Maxted and Barbara Withers; R/up: Pam Widdows, Carmen Bolten, Joan Day and Trish Arnold. Pennant Ladies: Both teams were defeated by Mareeba on Monday. Keep trying. They play at home on Monday. The first round of the Championship Fours will be played next Thursday afternoon. Please put names in by noon on Thursday as we play at 1:00pm. Bowls attire. Free coaching available to any ladies wanting to learn or improve.

Mixed Social Bowls plays on Wednesday and Sunday afternoons. Names in by 12:00pm and play at 1:00pm. Casual attire.

MILLAA MILLAA GOLF CLUB Club Championship stroke event sponsored by Malanda Pharmacy: 29 players for the first round achieved some pretty impressive nett scores, with the winner being Kelvin Groves with 64; R/up on countback: Gary Sinclair, 3rd: Kelvin Brooks. Nearest to Pin: Kelvin Groves 1/10 and 5/14. Raffle winners: The Club (thanks Bruce Hunter), Graham Murray and Trevor Warrener.

Next week is sponsored by 4AM/4KZ, this is the second week of The Club Championships and of course is the best nett. It will be the same next week with groups getting away from 8:15am, and with a bit of luck I will have times for the final week.

WEST CAIRNS MEN’S BOWLS CLUB Friday Scroungers: No cards submitted. Tuesday Comp: B O’Shea, M Hetherton and S Kavanagh with 23pts; R/ up: B Butt, Bob White and Mal Taylor +18pts. Thirsty Thursday: the best players were Keith Eales, Fred Clark and Jim Sackley. Sunday Morning: With 42 players attending, the winning team was Fred Clark, M Hetherton and Phil Buntain 19pts; R/up: N Mallyon, J Wilcox and George Atkinson on 18pts. Jackpot was won +3 (Mick Lynch team). The money back team was J Duffield team. Club Championship: M Hetherton 25pts def Mal Taylor 21 points. Check the board for games scheduled this week in A singles and B singles. Pennants Div 1 South Johnstone 90 pts def West Cairns 61 pts. Div 2 Pennants West Cairns 49 pts def Edge Hill 45pts. Please check the board for team names and the venues for this coming weekend games on Saturday.

SILKWOOD BOWLS CLUB Sunday Pairs: Daniel Gauci & Delmo Tarditi defeat team Tony Cates & Mo 29 to 13.

Sunday Triples: Dan Dunne, Mirella Berryman & Alan Hudson def Ron Given, Anna Della Bella & Preston 24 to 12.

Sunday Scroungers: Winner: Denise Charman 101; R/up: Morris Pedrola 96; 3rd: Ann Hollingsworth 52. Wednesday triples: Alan Hudson, James (visitor) & Mirella Berryman/ Tony Cates def Delmo Tarditi, Tim Wallis & Ann Hollingsworth 21 to 19. NO Friday Night Barefoot bowls or BBQ. Watch this space for the next Friday Night Barefoot Bowls night.

Bowls social days are Wednesday and Sunday with sign in at 1:00pm for a 1:30pm start. Why not come along to one of our social days. Its friendly, it’s fun, and if you are new to the area then this is a great way to meet new friends.

All locals & visitors welcome.

For all enquires contact the club on 0475 759 808 or follow us on Facebook.

MARLIN COAST BOWLS CLUB Tuesday Afternoon Men’s Triples: Winners: John, Giles, Paul; R/up: Paul, Bob, Glenn.

Tuesday Night Spider: Avril, Brad, Paper, Brian, Shane, Dennis. Wednesday Mixed Bowls:

Winner: B Clarkson, A Ashton, R Lee; R/up: Meredith, P Sorenson, A Clarkson. Thursday Men’s Triples: Winners: J Russell, G Midson, B O’Connor; R/up: S Vidgen, P Cavanagh, L Idiens. Saturday Afternoon Walking Pairs: Winners of Winners: Not played; Winners of Losers: Not Played. Club Championships: Men’s Fours Final: S Vidgen, P Cavanagh, L Idiens, E blythe def R Gillman, S Mann, J Gillman, J Walford 20-11. Ladies A grade Singles: A Lim def C Thompson 25-19; Y Best def L Roberts 25-19; J Smith def B Andreatta 27-21.

Special Events: Raffles Friday night also trivia starts again; Mr E’s sponsored day July 3rd, Sheet out; Trinity Beach Mixed Fours Sunday August 7th.

GORDONVALE BOWLS CLUB Wednesday June 15th: Social Bowls. Thursday 16th June Club Selected 3 Bowl Pairs Names by 12:30pm for 1:00pm start. Winners from last week: G Morton & A Quinn. Raffle Winner: Mucka. Saturday June 11th: Great to see 40 Bowlers on the green in a very colourful array of uniforms contesting the Pennant Gordonvale Cairns were successful in both Divisions. Well done. Thank you to the volunteers for the green & other duties in making the afternoon go well.

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EDGE HILL MEMORIAL BOWLS CLUB Ladies Social Bowls: Thursday June 9th Social Bowls Winners: Margaret Wardrop and Elaine Whitehead.

Monday June 13th Ladies Pennants: Edge Hill def Brothers Edmonton at Edmonton 56-53; J Wild def J Rick 21-20, C Smith def S Rowe 20-11 and D Begg def J Bartholomeusz 15-22; for an aggregate win 56-53. Well done Ladies. Put your names for Social Bowls in for a 1:30pm start for Thursday June 16th.

Men’s Mixed Social Bowls: Tuesday June 7th Social Bowls Winners: Yvonne Bolton and Bruce Moseley; R/ up: Wendy Lynn and Barry Bolton. L/C: Meredith Kennon and Gary Pomroy. Wednesday

June 8th Cancelled due to NRL Origin match. Go Queensland.

Saturday June 11th: Two Saturday Pennant games were played at Edge Hill with Division 1 defeating Marlin Coast 70-52 while Edge Hill Div 2 lost to West Cairns 35-39. Edge Hill Division 3 played Marlin Coast away at Marlin Coast and lost 36-39. Sunday June 12th Edge Hill played South Johnstone at Edge Hill and won 60-53 in a tight finish.

Club Championships: Sunday June 19th at 9:30am: A Singles Semi Final: Darren Curry vs Steve Henson. Winner will play Kim Mitchell in the Final with date and time to be advised. B Singles game saw Ian Stafford defeat Gary Pomroy 27-21; Ian Stafford will play Peter Whitehead in their Final to be played with the A Singles Final. Club Pairs: Mitchell Styles and Lyle Braggins def Wayne Hunter and John Hayes 29-9; Chris and Steve Henson def Darren Turner and Heath Mitchell 19-16; Ash Hammond and Ben Cribbin defeat Simon Vardy and Russell Hubbard 20-14. Club Pairs Semi Final games now to be played are L Braggins vs S Henson and B Cribbin vs F Obah. Club Fours: Mac Smith, Rob Wilson, Kim Mitchell and Colin Kelly def Wayne Petrohilos, Doug Laycock, David Spowart and Mitchell Styles 15-14; Frank Obah, Phil Lee, Lyle Braggins and Ben Cribbin def Wayne Hunter, Peter Ryan, Peter Whitehead and John Hayes 26-6. Semi Final games to be played are teams Steve Henson vs Ben Cribbin and Colin Kelly vs Ashley Hammond. Social bowls will continue with Tuesday (Day at 1:00pm and Night at 7:00pm), Wednesday night Triples. Saturday Social Bowls for June 18th will be played as only one Pennant game will be played at home this week. You can contact Ray Webster 0402 182 230 for social bowls assistance if the club is closed or ring the Club 07 4053 1036.

MAREEBA BOWLS CLUB Wednesday June 8th: Club Selected Triples/Fours: Winner: Peter Stevens’ team. Great

afternoon of bowls and fellowship with some visitors. Thursday June 9th: 4 Bowl Jackpot Pairs Self-Selected: Winner: Barry Lynne’s team; R/up: Brian Fitzpatrick’s team. Jackpot taken. Sunday June 12th: Club Selected Triples/Fours sponsored by Club Recycling Program: Winner: Lorenzo Cadorin, Peter Stevens, Max Finn; R/up: Liz Plowman, Rob Brown, Neil Vogler; 3rd: Brian Fitzpatrick, Pauline Brown, Maxine Page. Raffles: Meat Trays: Liz & Ray; Champagne: Margaret & Joan. A great day of bowls and fellowship with the Tuesday night bowlers. Monday June 13th: Ladies Pennant Mareeba v Marlin Coast played at Marlin Coast with Mareeba winning overall. Tuesday June 14th: Barefoot bowls 6:00pm club bowls available for use, bar will be open. Play under the shade on our carpet green for perfect bowling conditions. For information and nominations ph 4092 5288.

WEST CAIRNS TPI MEMORIAL BOWLS CLUB Last Monday fourteen bowlers enjoyed their afternoon of bowls. Winners of the lucky draw at end of play were Leigh, Gavin and Dawn. Next week we revert to our normal routine of social mixed bowls commencing at 1:30pm after the teams are drawn at 1:15pm.

Finishing time is 4:30pm when a card is drawn to select the winning team. To ensure you are included in the draw for teams contact Rosemary on 0409 624 623 as soon as possible. All players are invited to join us as the game is played in a friendly non-competitive manner normally in teams of three. Dress requirement for players is preferably their normal club bowling attire and bowls can be provided to visitors who require them. There is no age limit to enjoy the game.

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SPORT a few members away due to COVID and Flu a great afternoon with 36 bowlers for Jackpot Bowls. Gerrard Beech, Gordon Henderson d Tony Kessler, Bernie Savage 28-22; Club Championship Fours: Bernie Wolland, John Fleming, George Wilmot, Peter Fairchild d Peter Busch, Mick Frese, Chris Payne, Dick Pitt 28-21; John Cochrane, Ted Holmes, Derek Franklin d Dave Blain, SAS, Tony Brlyack 26-18; Steve Heffernan, Terry Richards, Troy Churchill d Charlie Toohey, Peter Gorsuch, Peter Worley 30-19; Eric Smith, Nev Tesch, Mick Plummer d Bill Smith, Dave Brown, Mick Plummer 27-14; and the winners for the day: Col Widdows, Doug Pitt, Joe Girgenti d Col Johnson, Rob Coleman, Gary Watts 33-14. Tuesday June 7th: Club Championship Games: Pairs, Eric Smith, Nev Fletcher d Kiwi, Greg McLean 27-17; Sunday June 12th: Handicap Singles: John Cochrane (-10) d David Blain (-10) 25-23; A Grade Singles: Chris Payne d Nev Fletcher 25-12. Scheduled Club Championship games this weekend: Saturday June 18th: Fours: Bernie Wolland, John Fleming, George Wilmot, Peter Fairchild vs Charlie Toohey, SAS, Bruce Lester (Sub Required), Steve Cue; Peter Busch, Mick Frese, Chris Payne, Dick Pitt vs John Cochrane, David Blain, Ted Holmes, Nev Fletcher. Sunday 19 June: in the A Grade Singles Semi Final, Mick Frese vs Chris Payne. The next Social Bowls will be held this Thursday June 16th from 5:30pm (names in by 5:00pm) at a cost of $10 per person. Cost includes a light meal after the game (8:00pm) and the chance to win a $50.00 meat tray (from Mossman 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. Jackpot Bowls this Saturday June 18th, names in by 12:00pm with card call at 12:45pm for a 1:00pm start.

BROTHERS EDMONTON BOWLS CLUB Ladies Section Consistency Singles Winners: G Buttigieg def E Atkinson. Pennants: Edge Hill def BEBC. Coming events: Social Bowls Thursday June 23rd names in by 12:00pm and paid up by 12:30pm. Gentle reminder that if you are unable to attend, please phone the club to confirm your absence. Club Triples: K Hellmuth, S Bates, K O’Halloran vs C Morris, D Maxwell, A Windsor; A Crittenden, E Atkinson, B Hill vs A Evans, D Hester, L Uhrenholt (L Catalano sub).

Men’s Section Saturday June 11th Winners: Maureen Girardi, David Atkinson, Susane Rowe; R/up: Maree Daffy, Ron Taggart, Garry Davies. Coming events: Saturday June 18th: Mixed Mufti 3 Bowl Triples club select Skips pick a card, cash prizes plus jackpot. Nominations close 11:30am for play at 12:30pm, phone office on 4055 5344 and leave a message. Pennants Div 2 BEBC Team 1 vs West Cairns at Edmonton. BEBC Team 2 - Bye. Div 3 BEBC vs Edge Hill at Edmonton. Pennant players please be at grounds by 12:30pm for play at 1:00pm.

Social bowls on Monday June 20th under lights, all welcome, please be at Edmonton club at 6:00pm to register for play at 6:30pm. Wednesday June 22nd: Men’s Self Select 3 Bowl Triples cash prizes plus Jackpot, visitors welcome. Nominations close 11:30am for play at 12:30pm contact Don Stewart on 0427 816 894.

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Cairns Judoka to compete in 2022 Commonwealth Games

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OCAL judoka, Sebastian Temesi, will wear the Australian colours on the stage of the 2022 Commonwealth Games in Birmingham this August.

Temesi is not new to the world of competition, with judo being his biggest passion since he was a child and having won the title of Australian Judo Champion 10 times and the Oceania Champion three times.

He is now preparing for the Commonwealth Games after being selected as one of the athletes to represent Australia with the help of Cairns Judo Club and Coral Coast Judo Club.

After a COVID hiatus from competitions, Temesi

is happy to be back in the international arena.

“I’m very competitive; whatever it is in my life, I like to make it into a competition,” he said.

“Since COVID, I have been out of the competition zone, and I got back into it this year, so it feels like a good come back, winning two golds and getting a silver in Melbourne.

“We’ve been working towards representing Australia, and I was expecting to climb back to the top.

“So there will be two of us representing Australia in the under 90kg category in the Commonwealth games.”

As a very competitive athlete who excels not only

in judo but also in MMA, kickboxing, wrestling and more, Temesi feels thrilled to compete and represent Australia.

“I love representing Australia; wearing the green and gold is a huge honour,” he said.

“I love the atmosphere of the competition; the nerves kicking in it makes you feel alive.

“The competition is the fun part; the hard training is not as fun, but it’s always rewarding.

“And it’s such an honour to represent FNQ; there’s such a good judo community up here, with the Coral Coast Judo Club, I’ve trained there for years, and

that’s a great group of guys.

“Innisfail, Cairns, all over, we stick together for state training and the upand-coming young kids are doing a great job.”

Temesi is aiming for medals, and he does not feel nervous, just focused and ready to go.

“The training never really stopped for me, but I am excited to compete overseas again.

“It can be nerve wracking and scary, but I’m so competitive, so it just comes easy to me,” he said.

“I want to bring home a medal; that’s the goal.

“And we go until we win, so there’s no stopping.”

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HE 2022 AFL Cape York Crusaders team, made up of 22 young people (20 boys, two girls) from 14 different communities in the Cape York and the Torres Strait, competed at the Australian Football State Championships on the Sunshine Coast.

Students were chosen based on behaviour, school attendance and attitude towards sport.

The selected students met the rest of their teammates in Cairns earlier last week and toured AFL Cape York House for Girls, before heading down to the Sunshine Coast for the State Championships.

AFL Cape York Development Coordinator Matt Mellahn said the championship was

a meaningful event for the students.

“The opportunity to tour the AFL Cape York House for girls is a very important part of our trip,” Mr Mellahn said.

“This is a genuine boarding option for the female team members heading off to high school next year.

“The event is about much more than just football, with students learning the importance of leadership, teamwork and gaining valuable life experiences.”

Timothy Mari (Thursday Island) and Rodney Rist (Cooktown) were named as Co-Captains; Tiffany Nona (Badu Island), Francis Williams (Bamaga/AFL Cape York

House for Boys) and Jyren Kyle (Hope Vale) were part of the team’s leadership group.

“Events like this wouldn’t be possible without support from our partner schools in community and our major sponsor – Virgin Australia, who covered return flights for our whole team from Cairns to Brisbane and back,” Mr Mellahn said.

The AFL Cape York Crusaders wrapped up their most successful on-field performance at a U12 Australian Football State Championships in six years.

Most of the team had little experience playing competitive AFL, with most students only learning AFL in school when Development Coordinators from AFL Cape York visit.

tos and remember where they started,” Ms Nona said.

• Grayson Norman (Lockart River/AFL Cape York House for Boys) won the Most Valuable Player award for best on ground throughout the event.

• Timothy Mari (Tagai State College – Thursday Island) was awarded Crusader Medallist for great on-field and outstanding off-field performance.

• The coaches’ choice award went to Keziah Leo (Hope Vale State School).

The team travelled back to Cairns with major sponsor – Virgin Australia, before travelling home to community to return to school.

“From guards of honour as our team takes to the field to ‘Crusader’ chants from spectators around the grounds – it’s been a great experience for our team.”

The team was also awarded the Coker-King Sportsmanship Shield, which is given to the team that shows the best sportsmanship and passion throughout the carnival.

Auntie of Crusader team member Tiffany Nona said it was touching to see how much the kids were growing and improving.

“It’s heartwarming to see good kids being guided on and off the field along these sports pathways and for them to be able to look back on these pho-

“Each year, the team starts slowly as players get to know each other and put all the skills they’ve practised into action,” Mr Mellahn said.

“We get a little bit better with every game we play, and to end the championships on such a high note is fantastic.”

The AFL Cape York Crusaders recorded their first win at a U12 State School Championships in six years, which led to a ‘pitch invasion’ with the team being swarmed by supporters, families and competing teams after the final siren.

“The team were crowd favourites, and the sportsmanship shown by other young people from competing teams has been outstanding,” Mr Mellahn said.

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