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FNQ gets $5.3M FNQ Business beacons upgrade banking on 2022 economic optimism Far North Queensland mariners are set to benefit from a major upgrade of navigation beacons serving the region.

Transport and Main Roads Minister Mark Bailey said the $5.3 million project would see 30 beacons upgraded over the next 12 months.

“Safety on the water is paramount, with beacons playing a big role in guiding ships safely into and out of our ports,” Mr Bailey said.

“The project will see 30 beacons upgraded in the vicinity of Cairns and Weipa ports, which are key to the Far North Queensland economy.

“They directly support national and international shipping movements as well as guiding local commercial and recreational boating communities.”

Member for Cairns Michael Healy said the $5.3 million investment would provide a welcomed boost to the local economy and support jobs. “Maritime Safety Queensland has awarded the delivery contract for this important project to Cairnsbased Carpentaria Contracting, who has been in the industry for over 25 years,” Mr Healy said.

“The Palaszczuk Government is proud to support local workforces as we continue our strong economic recovery from COVID-19.

“This project is great news for employment and the economy in

the far north at a time when it is looking to bounce back from the impacts of the pandemic.

“New beacons will ensure vessels enter and exit the port zones safely and minimise the risk of damage to the extraordinary reef environment in our region.

“The Great Barrier Reef is our region’s premier natural asset, one of the great wonders of the world, and we need to do all we can to protect it.”

Member for Cook Cynthia Lui said the existing beacons serving the ports were between 30 and 50 years old and were nearing the end of their useful lives.

“Rather than replace them piecemeal, it will be more economical to replace them all within twelve months under one contract,” Ms Lui said.

“The new beacons are far from their predecessors, with modern features designed to reduce maintenance costs.

“They will have solar marine lanterns and stainless steel ladders - lasting three times longer than the current galvanised ladders.”

“They will also be clad in protective heavy-duty fibreglass jacket systems to reduce corrosion.

“These innovations will reduce maintenance times and costs and result in a more reliable safety service to skippers.”

FAR North Queensland businesses are the most optimistic in Queensland in the future performance of the state and national economies, despite lower than average sales, revenue and general business conditions.

The latest results from Chamber of Commerce and Industry Queensland (CCIQ) December Quarter Pulse Report, sponsored

by Mitsubishi Motors, show businesses in the Far North are significantly less pessimistic in the performance of the Queensland and National economies in 2022 despite generally worse-to similar business performance indicators to the state average.

Cairns Chamber of Commerce Chief Executive Officer Patricia O’Neill said a combined impact of COVID in the workplace, labour market shortages and supply chain disruptions meant many businesses could not realise the full impact of return interstate tourism and local consumer spending in December.

“The December state border re-opening didn’t deliver the

value to the far north many businesses were hoping for,” Mrs O’Neill said.

“It meant consumer as well as business confidence, was dealt a significant blow in the December quarter.

“It’s expected far north businesses are banking on the next 12 months and returned consumer confidence in 2022 to recoup some of those losses more than anywhere else in Queensland.”

Cairns businesses’ sales and revenue index of 36.3 was more than two points lower than the state average in the December quarter, while capital expenditure was more than three points lower at 41.3 points.

Mrs O’Neill said Cairns businesses reported less of an increase in labour and operating costs than the state overall in the December quarter.

“It meant the region’s businesses also reported less of a decrease in profitability than the state average despite similar constraints on business growth,” Mrs O’Neill said.

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Healthcare industry JCU celebrates the return of keeps growing international students due to COVID-19

By Isabella Guzman Gonzalez THE COVID-19 pandemic has affected all sectors of the economy; however, the healthcare industry has seen significant impact resulting in exponential growth to respond to the health crisis.

Factors like the ageing Australian population, the shortages of staff and the massive loss of employment in hospitality have resulted in the rapid growth of the healthcare industry.

According to the National Industry Insights Report by the Australian Industry and Skills Committee, the Health and Social Assistance industry is the largest employing industry in Australia.

In 2021, over 1.8 million people were employed in the health sector. This figure is projected to increase to more than 2 million by 2025.

Far North Queensland is no exception to this trend, with health making part of the top five output industries.

As more job opportunities become available in the health sector, more and more students study health-related careers.

Enrolments in the Health Training Package increased in 2020 to approximately 97,070.

Connect’n’Grow (CNG) is a Registered Training Organisation that provides education opportunities in health (Certificates II and III) for schools and adults across Queensland, Northern Territory and South Australia.

CNG’s General Manager, Gary Birmingham, said that more students would be going into the health industry with the inevitable growth of the health and social services sectors.

“Our mission at Connect ’n’ Grow is to help build a health and social services workforce that provides care to all Australians.

Right now, health is the biggest employer in Queensland,” Mr Birmingham said.

“In some areas, Healthcare workers are starting to feel burnt out, and like other industries, some have chosen to leave due to mandatory vaccination. There’s always a need for more staff.

“Health and social services continue to be a solid industry in terms of jobs growth and security.

“There are hundreds of different career options and paths in education that qualifications in health can lead students to.

“Our program is designed to give kids a broad spectrum of options that can help them transition to a job or further study.”

Mr Birmingham said that getting a Certificate II or III from school gives students a head start.

“Completing a program like this helps students identify that this is the industry for them,” Mr Birmingham said.

“Acquiring the foundations from school gives them exposure to many areas of health and social services and gives them the core skills to access those entry-level positions or further studies.

“It prepares them for the workplace and gives them the practical skills they will need.”

18-year-old Mackay local Lexie Ross finished her Cert III in Assistant in Nursing (AIN) with CNG and is now preparing to further her studies with a Bachelor of Nursing at CQU. “I decided to go into healthcare because I always liked helping people,” Ms Ross said.

“There are also many opportunities in the industry right now.”

Ms Ross said that healthcare

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is growing because of the many career opportunities it offers.

“There are always options in healthcare, so many things you could do with it. For example, you could go into aged care, childcare, disability, admin, nursing,” she said.

“And COVID has really pushed the industry, and there’s always a need for more people.

“I think we also realised this might not be the only pandemic we’ll get, so the industry needs more staff.”

In the next five years, it is expected that more than 50,000 more jobs will open up around Australia mainly due to the pandemic, skilled staff shortages, government policies, lack of career progression and retention of staff.

For schools in Cairns that are looking to partner with CNG, they can contact Mr Birmingham at gary@connectngrow.edu.au For Cairns residents looking to complete CNG’s AIN adult program, they can email Mr Birmingham or visit CNG’s website and fill out the expression of interest form at https://connectngrow. edu.au/qualifications/certificateiii-health-services-assistance-ainassist-in-nursing-in-an-acute-careenvironment/ Image: 18-year-old Lexie Ross finished her AIN certificate and is preparing to go into a Nursing degree

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By Isabella Guzman Gonzalez ON Monday, James Cook University welcomed 60 new international students into their Cairns campus for the beginning of orientation week after two years of COVID-19 disruptions.

Another 120 returning international students are joining this cohort – some of whom had stayed in Australia and others that continued their studies externally.

JCU’s International Director Clare Magee said they were thrilled to have international students back on campus.

“The resilience and determination shown by these students as they waited patiently to come to Australia is impressive,” Ms Magee said.

“We’re excited to have them back, and we know the Cairns community will give them a warm welcome.

“We have had the opportunity to refine a lot of courses over the recent months, organise new events, new support activities, welcome the students at the airport and roll out the red carpet for them.”

Ms Magee said that JCU would see even more international students return as the international borders restrictions ease even more.

“We have a good number of students, almost comparable to

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“But we’re expecting an even bigger influx in the second semester.

“We’re excited that the arrival of international students coincides with the February 21 tourism borders opening because it also means that international students will be able to contribute to the Cairns community through taking some of those job positions that will become available.”

International student, Carmen Bittner from Germany, said she is excited to start her Nursing degree at JCU. “It was a childhood dream to come to Australia,” Ms Bittner said.

“When I was seven years old, my parents took me on holiday to Australia, and since then, I always wanted to come back, live close to the Great Barrier Reef, and now I got a job at the reef, and I get to live around campus.

“It’s almost weird to be around other international students; during the pandemic, everyone was very distant, so it’s good to see people coming back and coming together.”

Ms Bittner said that it was very pleasant to return to face-to-face learning.

“With the masks and all the protocols, it feels very distant, but I think it’s very nice to see people

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Applications for entertainers, performers and food stalls close 28 March.

General stallholder applications close 22 April.

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again,” she said.

“I feel like everybody who has studied online last year must have felt a bit lonely not having their fellow students around them.

“So, it’s good to meet new people and get out there again.”

International student from India, Harman Singh, arrived in Cairns a month ago and will start his Master’s degree in Social Work at JCU. “It was my dream to come to Australia,” Mr Singh said.

“I wanted to do this course in 2020, and I ended up having to wait two years until the borders opened.

“Cairns is one of the most beautiful parts of Australia, you get to see the Great Barrier Reef and the tropical rainforest, so, its a blessing for any student to be a part of JCU and get to explore Cairns.”

The JCU staff share the excitement with the international students for their return; Ms Magee said their presence contributes significantly to the university community.

“It’s really heart-warming, and it’s really important,” she said.

“International students bring a diversity of culture and thinking into our classrooms, and our domestic students benefit from hearing these new ideas from all around the world.”

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Inspiring women wanted Nominations are open for the 2022 Cairns International Women’s Day Awards in the following categories:  Cairns Regional Council’s Woman of the Year Award  Young Woman of the Year Award (25 years and under)  Council’s $2000 Scholarship.

Winners will be announced at a special breakfast event at the Hilton Cairns on 8 March. Nominations close 1 March and forms are available at Cairns Libraries and our website.

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Solar-powered boost for Cairns Ecofiesta

BUSINESSES and entrepreneurs with a green edge are invited to participate in the Far North’s Premier sustainability festival.

Boosted by solar power and aiming to be waste-free, Cairns Ecofiesta returns on the last Sunday in May with expanded offerings, including a dedicated technology zone and zero-emissions stages.

Council is inviting local ecobusinesses – especially those with smart green tech to show off – as well as performers, artisans, food and drink vendors, entertainers, not-for-profit organisations and volunteers to get involved and apply online to be

part of Cairns Ecofiesta 2022.

The festival will be a leading example in running a sustainable event with the performance stage to be powered by solar energy.

The event will also be wastefree with a system of re-useable, commercially washed cutlery and crockery replacing singleuse items.

Cairns Mayor Bob Manning said Ecofiesta was growing in 2022, expanding out of Munro Martin Parklands and into Florence St, between Sheridan and Grafton streets, to cater to the event’s growing popularity.

“We are leading by example with Ecofiesta, demonstrating how you can hold a big event

with a small ecological footprint,” Cr Manning said.

“We invite the whole community to get involved to celebrate our wonderful environment, as well as to learn some sustainability tips and tricks, or investing in a product or technology that will help you live greener.

“One of our priorities as a Council is to nurture and support a smart green economy.

“Ecofiesta is a perfect place for businesses and community members to learn more about alternative energy sources, renewable energy, clean technology, waste-free living and low-impact living.

“It’s also a lot of fun, with thousands of families, visitors and Cairns residents coming along to enjoy the free music, the atmosphere, the food, sense of community and great entertainment.”

Ecofiesta is an all-ages event, with free entry, entertainment and eco-activities for everyone, presented by Cairns Regional Council.

Applications and expressions of interest are now open for stallholders, entertainers, food and drink vendors, volunteers and sponsors.

Apply online at www.cairns. qld.gov.au/experience-cairns/ events/ecofiesta.

Applications for entertainers, performers and food stalls close March 28. General stallholder applications close April 22.

Helen and Diane Fantoni receiving one of their SPAR Australia Retail Awards

Babinda’s businesses keep on excelling PROVING that once again, Babinda is a small town that punches above its weight, SPAR Babinda has won three awards in SPAR Australia’s 2021 annual Retail Awards Program.

SPAR Australia held a Virtual Awards night on Tuesday, October 26 2021, with the two main awards being ‘SPAR Store’ and ‘SPAR Express Store’ of the Year.

The Awards are designed to reward and recognise consistent achievement and performance throughout the year, with SPAR Babinda coming away with SPAR Store of the Year 2021.

The Awards night also included ‘department’ awards: SPAR Grocery, SPAR Express Grocery,

SPAR Dairy/Freezer, SPAR Express Dairy/Freezer, SPAR Fresh Food, Spar Express Fresh Food, and Food To Go. SPAR Babinda also won two department awards - the SPAR Grocery Award and the SPAR Fresh Food Award.

It was an outstanding achievement considering there are more than 150 SPAR stores in Australia, across Queensland and New South Wales.

The owners of SPAR Babinda, Helen and Diane Fantoni, were quick to point out that they are just one of several Babinda businesses that excelled in 2021.

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(L-R) WoW volunteer Paul, CEO Yolonde Entsch, Volunteers Nick and Kim, and Norweld Australia Manager Shane Gelling

WITH COVID-19 having a significant impact on people’s lives and mental health, local charities have seen an increase in the use of their services.

This week, Cairns charity Wheels of Wellness received an unexpected donation of $2,500 from Norweld Australia.

National Sales and Marketing Manager Mark Law contacted Wheels of Wellness to say that one of his managers, Shane Gelling, had nominated the service.

“As a business, we are committed to giving back to our local community. Each month we donate $2,500 to a charity chosen by one of our managers,” Mr Law said.

“In 2021, Norweld Australia celebrated 50 years of business by donating $50,000 in community grants.

“When I learnt about the role Wheels of Wellness plays in

Cairns, caring for our most vulnerable residents and those people living on the streets, it was a nobrainer.”

Thanks to Norweld Australia, the people in Cairns living in homelessness will be able to wash their clothes at the Wheels of Wellness Hub. The charity will use the donated funds to purchase a semi-commercial washing machine and dryer.

The remainder of the funds will provide nutritious meals to those in need.

Wheels of Wellness Chief Executive Officer Yolonde Entsch said the demand for services continues to grow, as does the need to rely on the generosity and kindness of businesses like Norweld Australia.

“Imagine spending one, two or even three weeks in the same clothes. Unfortunately, this is the

reality for many of the people we care for,” Ms Entsch said.

Through the GP-led mobile outreach clinics funded by the NQPHN, Wheels of Wellness connects with people who are sleeping rough on the streets of Cairns.

“Now that we have our own premises, we can refer people to the Hub, allowing the team to engage informally so rapport and trust can be established,” she said.

“Then the magic happens, as people open up, sharing their story and goals, we can transition them across to one of our doctors, health worker and social worker.”

Wheels of Wellness welcomes donations to provide medical and social care to the people who need it most.

For more information or to donate contact WoW directly on 0429 134 111.

TWO new RACQ LifeFlight, Critical Care doctors, have joined the ranks at the Cairns aeromedical base.

Dr Soren Rudolph was the trauma manager at Copenhagen University Hospital and worked with the National Danish Helicopter Emergency Medical Service before swapping the cold, snowy winter for a sunny lifestyle in Far North Queensland.

“My wife and I always wanted to try and live abroad, and suddenly this job came along,” Dr Rudolph said.

“Our children are 13 and 16 years of age – the perfect age to broaden their horizon and see a very different part of the world.”

Before taking to the skies, he completed LifeFlight’s worldrenowned aeromedical training program, including Helicopter Underwater Escape Training (HUET) and winching.

The RACQ LifeFlight Critical Care doctors must learn a double winch - where they’re paired with a paramedic - and a stretcher winch, where they escort a patient into the aircraft.

RACQ LifeFlight Chief Aircrew Officer Simon Gray said the training is risky yet essential.

“It is probably the most dangerous thing that we do,” Mr Gray said.

“They have to put their trust in a steel cable and someone

sitting in a helicopter that could be 250 feet above them to make sure they’re safe going down to a patient.

“The chances are one of these doctors could turn up at their base and do one on their very first day, or they may not do one at all, but we have to be prepared, and we have to be able to go out and do this at a moment’s notice.”

In the unlikely event of a helicopter crashing into the water, the doctors are prepared with underwater escape training.

LifeFlight Training Academy Instructor Shaun Gillot said they prepare their doctors as best as possible.

“We take them through several scenarios, including blindfolded sequences while they’re upside down and removing different types of restraints,” Mr Gillot said.

“We’re running a professional organisation, and we’re constantly making sure that we can provide the

best training to our staff as well as the best service to the community within Queensland.

“LifeFlight gives the doctors the skills to keep themselves and the passengers safe.”

Dr Rudolph will be working onboard the Cairns-based AW139 Queensland Government Air (QGAir) helicopter.

QGAir is part of the Aviation Capability Group within the Queensland Police Service.

It has a fleet of five AW139 helicopters operating from bases in Cairns, Townsville and Brisbane, performing life-saving tasks throughout Queensland.

Aviation Capability Group A/Chief Superintendent, Marcus Hill, said QGAir was delighted to welcome the new doctors.

“We are proud to team with LifeFlight to enable highlytrained critical care doctors to be transported across the State’s aeromedical network and respond to emergencies,” Mr Hill said.

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AS Cairns begins to overcome the Omicron wave, it has become clear that the most affected population in the region have been aged care residents and their workers, with strict lockdowns, a high number of cases at the facilities, and overworked staff.

On February 9, Labor party candidate for Leichhardt Elida Faith and her team decided to treat the staff at four aged care homes around Cairns to a morning tea and cake to say ‘thank you’ for their hard and selfless work.

“We sat down as a team to discuss the aged care crisis we’re experiencing, and we wanted to do something that would brighten up the day of these workers who are working under stressful conditions in our aged care homes,” Ms Faith said.

“Nine of our homes are on lockdown, the workers have to work their whole shift, and often a double-shift, in head-to-toe personal protective equipment (PPE) that is stinking hot and on

top of that is really emotionally draining.

“So, being a cake-lover myself, we thought - what about a morning tea cake?”

Ms Faith and her team contacted bakeries around the city, but they found their perfect fit when they got in touch with Jackley’s Bakehouse.

“We contacted Jackley’s Bakehouse; Dale and his team have been absolutely fantastic, and he said they wanted to donate the cakes,” Ms Faith said.

Jackley’s Bakehouse owner, Dale Jackley, said that when Ms Faith reached out, he decided he wanted to support the aged care workers.

“Bake is something we do every day, it is easy for us, so it was a small amount of effort and time to make someone smile and change their day,” Mr Jackley said.

“I think it’s important to support our aged care workers, they’re doing a great job, and they’re struggling with COVID right now, so we like to help however we can, and we thought this would be a good way to raise

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On Wednesday, February 9, Ms Faith and her team visited four aged care homes, Bupa Mount Sheridan, Mercy Place Westcourt, Hollingsworth Elders Village Portsmith and Bolton Clarke Westcourt.

Three out of the four homes were under strict lockdowns to protect the residents, which meant dropping off the cakes to minimise contact; however, the staff at the homes were very grateful.

“We delivered eight cakes, and they were received really well; they were very appreciative of having a ‘thank you’ and having something nice to eat for morning tea,” Ms Faith said.

“We were clear that the cakes weren’t only for the aged care workers but also the cooks and the cleaners, all admin staff, everybody.”

“It was the highlight of my day to see these workers smile when we said thank you.

“Our workers, our elder Australians and our elder First Nation’s people deserve better.

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A Townsville grandad’s dream of winning the lottery to help his family has now come true after winning $1 million in last Monday, and Wednesday Gold Lotto draw.

The North Queenslander held the only division one winning entry in the Monday and Wednesday Gold Lotto draw 4156, drawn Monday, February 14, 2022.

The man said the news was a dream come true.

“This is amazing,” he said.

“I woke up in the middle of the night, and I couldn’t get back to sleep, so I checked my Gold Lotto ticket, and that’s when I thought I might have

won division one.

“But I was half asleep, so I thought I was dreaming or seeing things. It was so late at night, too! I just thought, ‘Nah, that can’t be right!’.

“When I got up this morning, I rechecked the ticket, and sure enough, it was real. It was total disbelief. It was so weird!

“I’m going to celebrate today. I might go out to a nice café and get an iced latte and a piece of cake.

“As soon as the money goes into my account, I’ll break the news to my family, and we can have another celebration.

“I want to use my prize to support my family. I’d love to

help my siblings so they can retire earlier than planned, and I have kids and grandkids, so they’ll all get some too.

“All I ever wanted to do if I won the lottery was help my loved ones, so that’s exactly what I’m going to do. I don’t even care about spending any of it on me; it’s all for them,” he said.

“I just want to make sure my family is okay. Anything leftover I’ll use to enjoy my retirement.”

The man purchased his entry at Nextra Willows News, Shop 177 Willows Shopping Centre, 13 Hervey Range Road, Thuringowa Central.

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National battery recycling scheme B-cycle launched B-cycle Ambassador Laura Wells enjoys recycling batteries. Image courtesy of Amie Baines, B-cycle.

AUSTRALIA’S new national governmentbacked battery recycling Scheme, B-cycle, launched across the country on Tuesday to combat one of the nation’s fastest-growing waste streams.

The scheme aims to redirect 90% of used batteries that currently go to landfill, causing environmental impact and wasting precious resources.

Most batteries have always been recyclable, but there were very few places to take them until now.

B-cycle is launching with 2,351 drop off points, and the network will grow by an additional 1,200 convenient drop off points in the coming weeks.

This extensive network will include retail stores nationwide such as ALDI, Bunnings, Officeworks, Woolworths, community organisations such as the Lions Club, and many more.

Cairns residents can find the closest drop off points by entering their postcode into the B-cycle website.

The not-for-profit organisation Battery Stewardship Council (BSC), the Federal government and the battery industry fund the initiative, and the Commonwealth and all State and Territory Governments support it.

The Assistant Minister for Waste Reduction and Environmental Management, Trevor Evans, said it is time for Australia to move into a circular economy through a recycling scheme like B-cycle.

“The Australian Government has invested $1 million for the Battery Stewardship Council to establish and launch B-cycle: our new national recycling scheme for batteries,” Mr Evans said.

“All Australians can help Australia move to

a circular economy in which we routinely recycle and reuse our waste resources by taking their used batteries including household batteries, power tool batteries, camera batteries, and e-bike batteries to participating drop off points.”

CEO of B-cycle Libby Chaplin said that having a recycling scheme ensures that batteries are correctly disposed of.

“Our day to day lives are fast moving to a battery-powered world – yet the materials we rely on for those batteries are in limited supply,” she said.

“The new B-cycle Scheme brings people, businesses and communities together to make sure that no used battery goes to waste, protecting people, our planet, and future battery materials.

“Consumers will be able to access our accredited network of battery drop off points and be confident their batteries are being safely recycled.

“We’re looking forward to Australians getting familiar with their local B-cycle bins and taking advantage of this new Scheme.”

B-cycle ambassador, environmentalist and presenter Laura Wells said this is a feel-good initiative.

“B-cycle is the easiest addition to my recycling regime, creating a way for me to recycle batteries, stopping them from ending up in landfill, and harming our environment,” she said.

“For each battery recycled, more than 95% of its materials can be remade into things we use every day – like paint, car tyres, metal tools, computer parts, brand new batteries, and more.

“Knowing I am now contributing to a circular economy while reducing my footprint is a fantastic start to 2022.”

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Get moving to help joint pain

THERE’S much said about the value of exercise for a healthier mind and cardiovascular system, but it can also help your joints, as specialists from Cairns Private Hospital explain.

Appropriate exercise can help reduce pain and improve movement – and the burning of calories can alleviate weight pressure on your joints.

Cairns Private Hospital orthopaedic surgeon Dr David Shepherd encourages people to be active, particularly in their younger years as to a degree, it’s a case of “use it or lose it”.

“The skeletal system is for moving you around,” he said.

Dr Ben Parkinson, also an orthopaedic surgeon at Cairns Private Hospital, said there is evidence that moderate to high levels of exercise while young – if avoiding injury and not overweight – can be protective against joint pain.

Even for older patients or those with existing pain, physiotherapists can help identify suitable exercises that won’t inflame or irritate the joint.

Exercise also has benefits for patients requiring joint replace-

ment surgery, he said.

“Most patients should do exercises four to six weeks before surgery to get muscle strength in their limb and make things easier after surgery.”

Cairns Private Hospital allied health services manager and physiotherapist Sarah Mellan and her team of physiotherapists work closely with patients to help strengthen and condition muscles and tendons around the joints, whether that be for pain relief and rehabilitation, or in preparation for surgery.

“You can help prevent joint pain in the lower limbs through correct movement patterns, lengthening and strengthening of your hip, leg and ankle muscles which ultimately alleviate pressure through the affected joints.”

She said it is important to keep active with a tailored exercise program and not just immobilise a joint due to pain.

“Things like swimming, exercises in water and the static bike can help, as well as reducing higher impact or higher stress activities like jogging and hill walking.”

Ms Mellan said exercises need to be realistic, manageable and specific to the individual.

“Two exercises done properly and religiously is better than ten exercises not done properly or at all.”

“We all lead busy lives with work, kids, grandkids so even smaller things like perhaps taking the stairs instead of the lift, or getting off the bus earlier or parking a bit further away so you walk a bit more.”

“Another tip is to try to exercise in company so it becomes social and fun. Walk with your dog or ask a friend or family member to join you on a bushwalk or visit to the local pool.”

Ms Mellan said it’s important to keep everything in moderation and incrementally increase activity.

“If you haven’t done exercise in a long time, do 10 minutes in the morning and 10 minutes in the evening, not 20 minutes in one block. Each time you might go a bit longer, or a bit faster or with a bit more resistance.”

“And remember rest is as important as exercise – you need to give your body time to recover.”

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to the Cairns Festival line-up: Florence Street Festival showcasing Queensland-only artists, food and beverages; and Music on the Esplanade – six highprofile shows emphasising First Nations artists.

Council is also proposing to grow Eco Fiesta in 2023 and 2024 by adding a conference and expanding the music program.

Funding sought for Seeking arts Barlow Park professionals lighting for committee upgrade Cairns Regional Council seeks to Council will apply for almost $5 million in Federal Government funding for lighting and audio-visual upgrades to Barlow Bark.

The upgrades will meet tv broadcast requirements making the venue more suitable for state, national and international sporting events.

Hosting more high-quality sporting matches will have significant financial benefits for the city by attracting more visitors and boosting the city’s profile.

If successful in gaining funding through the Federal Government’s Building Better Regions Fund Round 6 (BBRF6), the upgrades are expected to be completed next year.

Council will also apply for $905,000 in BBRF6 funding to expand the Cairns Festival and Eco Fiesta programs.

Under Council’s proposal, two new events will be added

fill two vacancies on the Regional Arts Development Fund (RADF) Committee.

Members of the local arts and cultural community who have experience in one or more of the below portfolio areas are invited to apply: · Music · Multi-media · Dance · Community Cultural Development The RADF Committee is made up of professionals representing different artistic disciplines who volunteer their time and experience to help administer this vital grant program.

Interested applicants from the Cairns region (Bramston Beach to Ellis Beach) can contact the Council RADF liaison officer on 4032 6603 or email radf@cairns.qld.gov. au for an application package.

Applications close at 5 pm Tuesday, March 1 2022.

Council will submit seven projects that aim to reduce risks associated with natural disasters to the Queensland Reconstruction Authority (QRA) for funding consideration.

The QRA has two funding opportunities open for expressions of interest; the Queensland Resilience and Risk Reduction Fund (QRRRF) and the North Queensland Natural Disaster Mitigation Program (NQNDMP).

Council’s preferred projects for the QRRRF grant (in order of priority) are: 1. Evacuation Strategy Project: An external consultant to review Queensland Emergency Risk Management Framework processes on behalf of Council 2. Culvert upgrade to Trinity Beach Road to mitigate flooding 3. Mt Whitfield Emergency Access Track, to improve emergency vehicle access to Red Arrow walking track 4. Holloways Beach groyne and sand nourishment 5. Upgrade to Cedar Road in Palm Cove Preferred projects for the NQNDMP grant (in order of priority) are: 1. Stage 2 drainage management plans for White Rock, Skeleton Creek, and Gordonvale 2. Planning and design of Cairns CBD south flood mitigation Notification of successful applications is expected by June 30, 2022, with projects to be completed by June 30, 2024.

RSPCA seminar explored climate change and animal welfare

THE impacts of climate change on animal welfare were in the spotlight this week, with the RSPCA’s 2022 Animal Welfare Seminar kicking off on Wednesday.

Held online on February 16 and 17, the Seminar brought together academics, researchers, and non-government organisations from across Australia and overseas.

These professionals examined the devastating impacts of climate change on animal welfare, approaches to managing animals in disasters, and adaptations and actions required to help address climate change and build resilience.

RSPCA Australia CEO Richard Mussell said that the impact of climate change on animal welfare is impossible to ignore.

“Whether it’s extreme weather events, prolonged droughts, fires or floods, there’s no question that climate change affects a countless number of animals,” Mr Mussell said.

“RSPCA’s 2022 Animal Welfare Seminar

explores the impact of climate change across all animal sectors – including wildlife, farm animals and our pets.

“The Seminar is not just about raising awareness of the impact of climate change on animals, but also about learning from each other how we can all play a part in mitigating this impact and building resilience.

“We are very pleased to bring together an experienced and engaging line-up of speakers, as well as an NGO panel featuring organisations with direct, on-the-ground experience in these areas.”

Wednesday’s Seminar focused on collaboration, planning, and implementing arrangements for managing animals in disasters.

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ONE of the wonderful things about the Douglas Shire, is the vast selection of interesting visitors that frequent the area for a slice of Paradise.

Obviously, the last couple of years have been different without international guests, but this has in no way been completely detrimental, with many Australians treating locations like Port Douglas as the new Bali.

This may well change with the Old Bali opening its doors again, but I believe that many will have had their memories jogged of just how good this part of the world really is, including the delights of Mossman with its Gorge and friendly hospitality plus, of course, the World’s Oldest Rain Forest… our wonderful Daintree. I’m sure first-time visitors will also be champing at the bit to return and see more.

Attractions such as the upcoming Hot and Steamy Festival and the Port Douglas Carnivale are all guaranteed to provide a plethora of interesting characters to the region and hopefully some bucks.

Three particularly attention-grabbing personalities, that I just happened to bump into, were three lovely sisters enjoying the delights

of a popular Port Douglas Thai Restaurant. The trio included Diane from Victoria, plus Elaine and Lois from Harvey Bay, Queensland.

Whenever these cheeky ladies venture on holiday, they always dress alike. I didn’t want to interrupt them from their Penang Curries for too long, but from what I could gather, they were all having a great time in Port.

This time of year, of course, after the Christmas and New Year Festivities, visitor numbers are generally less as we build up to Easter. Our Grey Nomads have also ventured back to give their southerly homes an airing.

As a result, many of the fun lovers to be observed around this time are actually locals. I found a few this weekend on Four Mile Beach, together with some sophisticated equipment and a few pets.

Getting a pic of a hang glider heading straight towards you is quite scary but at the same time it was well worth it!

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TWO pharmacist interns from Cairns and Port Douglas have been announced as finalists in the 2021 MIMS / Pharmacy Guild of Australia Intern of the Year Awards.

Brooke Bevis from Livelife Pharmacy Macrossan Street in Port Douglas and Firouzeh Farihi Zadeh from Alive Pharmacy Warehouse Westcourt in Cairns are two of the four finalists for the award.

Other award finalists include Antoni Ukalovic from Optimal Pharmacy Plus Coolbellup in Western Australia and Steven Krashos from Chemist King Colonel Light Gardens in South Australia.

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The Intern of the Year Winner will be announced at the Australian Pharmacy Professional Conference and Trade Exhibition (APP2022), taking place on the Gold Coast between March 24 and 27.

The national award supports the next generation of pharmacists and owners to build a strong foundation for their professional careers.

The winner takes home a cash prize of $4,500 to support their education, courtesy of MIMS Australia, plus flights, accommodation and a full registration to attend APP2022 on the Gold Coast next month.

The Pharmacy Guild of Australia, Queensland Branch’s President, Chris Owen, said the award recognises dedicated and innovative intern pharmacists and thanked the top finalists and nominees.

“Congratulations to our Queensland interns for being nominated as finalists in the 2021 Intern of the Year Award,” Mr Owen said.

Access to crucial medicines information is vital during this current pandemic, so our job is to continue to support the best patient care and medication management where possible “Being a finalist shows your commitment to your patients.

“I hope that the 2021 MIMS / Guild Intern of the Year Award provides a wonderful platform for you to help launch your pharmacy career.

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CEO and Executive Director of MIMS Australia and New Zealand, Robert Best, said that MIMS Australia is delighted to sponsor an award that showcases the innovation and excellence of pharmacy interns.

“Access to crucial medicines information is vital during this current pandemic, so our job is to continue to support the best patient care and medication management where possible,” Mr Best said.

“We have done this for nearly 60 years across the Australian Healthcare Industry, and we remain committed to supporting young healthcare professionals from all parts of the Industry.

“A key area for MIMS has been the ongoing support that we provide to both Community and Hospital pharmacies, and in particular the pharmacy interns, by providing them with world-class medicines information at the point of care.”

“Continuing to reward excellence across young people is exciting for the entire team at MIMS because we know and acknowledge that these Interns are the future of pharmacy,” he said.

CIAF face-to-face return in world-class hub AUSTRALIA’S premier Art Fair and Queensland’s quintessential showcase of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander arts and culture, Cairns Indigenous Art Fair (CIAF), is back in 2022 with a vibrant and multifaceted program of exhibitions and events between July 6 and 10.

CIAF’s 13th annual season welcomes the return of visitors and collectors to its much-loved and inclusive convergence in the tropical city of Cairns, within a new events hub.

In 2022 CIAF comes of age, transitioning from Cairns Cruise Liner Terminal to the newly refurbished and impressive surroundings of the award-winning Cairns Convention Centre, which will expand the number and scale of works on show within a safe and climate-controlled environment.

This 2022, CIAF’s Artistic Director Janina Harding will complete her seven-year contribution and tenure at the helm with the theme, Masters of Country: an artistic celebration of Queensland First Peoples’ knowledge and resourcefulness of Indigenous plants and trees.

Capping off a series of related themes that talk to Country by focusing on sacred sites, water preservation and climate change and the continuation of intergenerational and cultural storytelling, Ms Harding said Masters of Country will provoke a rich and expansive response from the state’s emerging and established artists. “Queensland has the most diverse Indigenous species of

any state or territory, with 14,000 known species,” said Ms Harding.

It is not a coincidence that Queensland’s First Peoples have an innate connection with Indigenous plants and trees.

“We were born into the oldest living culture in the world.

It is no wonder that we have a distinct knowledge regarding the use of plants and trees from our homeland.

We have always had and always will have experts on plant knowledge so that in today’s terms, our people are botanists, doctors, nurses, chefs, nutritionists, gardeners, architects, builders, pharmacists, arborists, physicists, and horticulturists.

“Queensland First Peoples also have oral stories and lived experience derived from the many trees on Country,” she said.

“We have birthing trees for childbirth, scarred trees for watercraft and utensils, tree markers for significant or sacred sites, knot trees for directional signposts on Country and carving to tell our cultural stories.

“Trees are our history books and a testament of our resourcefulness.” Spanning five days between July 6 and 10, 2022, the event will feature the work of approximately 300 visual artists and 150 performers across the multidimensional program of mostly free, family-friendly events that foster a marketplace for aspiring and established art collectors, curators, and the public

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RE-TRACING CHINESE PIONEERS

By Maria Larkins

A new award-winning exhibition at the Cairns Museum explores our region’s rich Chinese heritage.

The “Rediscovering the Buk Ti” touring exhibition offers a fascinating experience for visitors using panels and banners to create pathways through stories and time.

In the course of their research, Ingham Family History Association (IFHA) rediscovered a Temple in Halifax. The Buk Ti Goong (temple) is named after the deity Buk Ti, which translates as Temple of the Northern God. In addition to the Buk Ti temple, the exhibition also includes displays which recount tales of hardship, resilience, success, and fame.

The life of Yet Foy (Yip Hoy) is one such story. After his wife died in 1904, the Croydon baker decided to raise his seven children closer to the coast. They moved from Croydon to Normanton, and finally settled at Ingham.

His sons, William, George, Jack and Charlie were successful in business as the Yet Foy Bros. Having established a Butcher’s shop at Normanton, they later opened a Baker’s shop in Ingham.

The Yet Foy brothers were renowned for their horsemanship and in-

terest in horse-racing. When the bakery closed, William became a horsetrainer and his son, Bill (Benno), worked as an apprenticed jockey.

After a successful career at Ingham, Benno went south and continued his impressive career on the Brisbane racetracks. It is said he rode a total of 500 winners during his career, often with multiple wins in a single race meeting.

Benno wasn’t the only Yet Foy descendant to don the silks. His cousin, Jack Wilson won the Cairns Premiership 25 years in a row. A memorial race is named in his honour and his ashes are buried at the 800-metre mark at Cannon Park.

The IFHA received the 2021 Gallery and Museum Achievement Award for Projects - Organisations Volunteer Run and the Hinchinbrook Shire Council’s Major Community Event Australia Day Award 2022.

“Rediscovering the Buk Ti” is presented by the Cairns Museum in partnership with the Cairns and District Chinese Association Inc. (CADCAI).

The exhibition opens at Cairns Museum on Saturday 19 February.

The Museum is located on the Corner of Lake and Shields Streets and is open from 10am to 4pm, Monday to Saturday. Entry is $15 Adults, $12 Concession, $6 Children, $30 Family (2 adults and 2 children).

Images Supplied by Cairns Museum Left - Grandson, Bill (Benno) Yet Foy became an acclaimed jockey. Image courtesy of Brisbane Telegraph, March 12, 1949, TROVE. Father and son embark on a trip to Hong Kong in 1917: Yet Foy (Yip Hoy) aged 75 and William Yet Foy aged 24. CEDT record images courtesy of the National Archives of Australia.

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Cairns Airport and Bonza partner up in Australia’s largest aviation announcement BONZA, Australia’s only independent low-cost carrier, together with Cairns Airport, have announced a historic partnership that will see nine new non-stop flights each week on three new routes.

The news is part of the largest announcement in Australia’s aviation history as Bonza reveals its inaugural route map, airport bases, head office location and all-digital approach.

From mid-2022, subject to regulatory approval, Bonza will operate five non-stop flights per week to the Sunshine Coast, two flights per week to Rock-

hampton and twice weekly to Mackay. All routes are currently unserved by non-stop services.

North Queensland Airports CEO, Richard Barker, said that having Cairns as a destination was a good boost for tourism in the region.

“It’s great news that Cairns will be one of the destinations on the Bonza network,” Mr Barker said.

“With many Australians still looking to holiday at home, providing new services, making access easier to our region, will continue to aid the recov-

ery of our tourism sector and increase the opportunities for friends and families to reconnect.

“The additional Bonza flights will add over 3,000 seats per week to the Cairns market.”

Chief Commercial Officer at Bonza Carly Povey said Bonza kept their promise to open to regional tourism.

“With three new routes directly in and out of Cairns Airport, we will be delivering on our promise to give Aussies more options for leisure travel,” Ms Povey said.

“Not only will the flights open up new markets for the region’s tourism industry, but locals will also have the opportunity to explore their backyard with ultra-low fares.

Ms Povey said that Bonza was launching an app on top of the new routes.

“We encourage everyone to download the new app to be the first in the know for flights going on sale, fare sales, destination news and travel tips.

We’re also offering, via the app, the chance to win flights,” she said.

The additional Bonza flights will add over 3,000 seats per week to the Cairns market.

Valentine’s week pop-up vaccination clinic at JCU

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CAIRNS and Hinterlands Hospital and Health Services (CHHHS) celebrated Valentine’s Day this week with a week-long pop-up vaccination clinic at James Cook University’s Smithfield Campus.

The purpose of the clinic is to offer the Northern Beaches residents a clinic close to them where they can complete their vaccination and to inspire more people to get their booster shot.

The pop-up will be open until Friday, February 18 from 9am to 5pm.

CHHHS Program Director COVID-19 Vaccinations, Kelly Pollock said she wanted to send the message to the residents of the Northern suburbs to get their vaccine.

“We’re back at JCU for the whole week, back by popular demand, if you live in the Northern suburbs of Cairns please take this opportunity while we’re here to come and get your vaccination,” Ms Pollock said.

“I can’t stress enough the im-

portance of getting your booster shot and also to bring your children age 5 to 11 to get a vaccination.”

Ms Pollock said the clinic had returned for the week after closing officially in December.

“It’s been a while since we’ve been here,” she said.

“We’re back in exactly the same location, so it’s easy for people to find, we’re located at the A2 building at JCU. “If you’re stuck in peak hour traffic and have a half an hour to spare, pull on in and get your vaccination.”

“It’s also orientation week at JCU, finally welcoming back hundreds of national and international students, so we thought it was a great opportunity to open the clinic during orientation week to offer these students their booster dose.”

CHHHS Nursing Director of the COVID-19 Vaccination Program Jane Jordan said that it was crucial for students to get their booster shot.

“We’re all going back to uni-

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versity, we’re all going back to school and the prevalence of catching COVID-19 it’s going to be higher,” Ms Jordan said.

“So if you’re boosted, you’re going to get better protection.”

Ms Pollock said that it was important for the vaccination figures to keep rising.

“We’re sitting at 62.3% of booster coverage, so the numbers are promising but we need to increase them,” she said.

“First dose we’re just shy of 95% and we’re sitting at 91.5% of our population now fully vaccinated, which is fantastic.

“Having your booster shot is the best protection against COVID-19 so please come on down and let’s get these vaccination rates up.”

Today will be the last opportunity for the Northern suburbs residents to get their vaccine at JCU, next week the pop-up clinic will open in the Southern suburbs at Mount Sheridan Shopping Centre.

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REDISCOVERING BUK TI: CHINESE SETTLERS IN THE LOWER HERBERT DISTRICT AT CAIRNS MUSEUM

Event by Cairns and District Chinese Association Inc. (CADCAI).This exhibition showcases the work of athe Ingham Family History Society and Heritage Consultant Dr Sandi Robb Chinese to piece together the story of a small Chinese community in the sugar town of Ingham and the Lower Herbert District.

PETER THOMPSON – CERAMICS AND THE SOURCE OF SELF EXHIBITION AT CAIRNS ART GALLERY EVENT BY CAIRNS ART GALLERY. Peter Thompson is an experimenter and innovator, a ceramicist whose functional ware, sculptural vessels and figurative sculptures.

The Mareeba Theatre Group will be premiering a newly revised version of their popular wedding play later this year. Photo courtesy of Chris Norris.

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Now or Never Mountainview Hotel, 1:00pm Glacier Rock - Strait on the Beach, Holloways Beach, 3:00pm Wind and Wood - Ten 06, 5:30pm Big Jim - Cazalys Cairns, 6:15pm Jeff Martin - Tanks Arts Centre, 7:30pm DJ Andy - Rocco by Crystalbrook, 8:00pm Monique Angele, Joker Pokers - Elixir Music Bar, 8:00pm Funhouse - Bar36 @The Reef Hotel Casino, 9:00pm Mashed n Kutcher Gilligans, 9:00pm

DjGlennW - Dundee’s at the Aquarium, 11:30pm Vivien Aisi - Ellis Beach Bar & Grill, 1:00pm Dazz & the Boyzz - Jack and Shannans, 2:00pm Marty Bell - Palm Cove Surf Club, 3:00pm Kiki - Boardwalk Social by Crystalbrook, 3:00pm SAX MAN Troy Stevens Sea Temple Palm Cove, 3:00pm Andrea & Louie - Yorkeys Knob Boating Club, 3:00pm Tony George Bar36 @The Reef Hotel Casino 7:30pm

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A NEWLY adapted version of one of the Mareeba Theatre Group’s most beloved and popular play will be premiered to the world later this year after the playwright himself offered to adapt his script to suit their needs.

The Italian Australian wedding play will be premiered at the Cairns Italian Festival later this year, under the watchful eye of seasoned director Ida Portella.

Ms Portella has put on this wedding once before in 2014, adapting it to be the Italian Australian wedding instead of the initial Greek Australian wedding script.

After speaking with playwright Craig Wellington and sharing her

ideas, Mr Wellington offered to rewrite the script free of charge.

“Ida rang me and said, ‘Is there a way to rewrite it so it’s an Italian Australian wedding rather than a Greek Australian wedding’ and that’s what I’m right in the middle of doing at the moment,” he said.

“This will be a world premiere because no one else has seen this script yet.

“I’m not some kind of worldfamous playwright, I just write comedy for people when they need it but I have written comedy for many years.”

Ms Portella is excited to be working with Mr Wellington and feels honoured to be able to premier the new script at the festival.

“Working with the playwright

is a first for me and I am so pleased that he agreed to do. It is a fabulous script and I am ecstatic to be able to direct it again,” she said.

“The wedding will premiere at the Inaugural Cairns Italian festival on July 29 this year, It will be comical of course with so many awesome characters that we can all relate to.

“This Aussie Italian wedding will be one not to miss, it will be fun entertaining and not to mention awesome 80’s music.”

Mr Wellington is even arranging to attend the festival in order to see his new play realised live on stage by Ms Portella and her talented team of actors.

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Challenge yourself to a game of bridge

THE Cairns Bridge Club has a strong following in Cairns of over 200 members. Next month, the club is celebrating its fiftieth birthday with several free social and bridge events for members, including a special morning tea to honour their founding members, several of whom are still active in the club.

However, the club is also looking to the future by conducting Beginners Classes each year to introduce the wonders of this game to others who are curious about how it is played and interested to give it a try. The lessons often extend beyond this to continue as supervised play, where new players can get together in a comfortable environment and

gain confidence in all things bridge. Bridge then can open up a whole new world of making friends, challenging your mind and becoming addicted to the world’s most popular card game. So, if bridge is on your bucket list, why not give it a go?

For more information about beginners classes starting soon for more information contact Brian on 0401 261 899 or Lesley on 0404 427 857, or simply check out our website: www. cairnsbridgeclub.org.au.

Cairns Bridge Club is located at 85-91 Greenslopes Street, Edge Hill. Come and try your first lesson free on Thursday, March 17 at 10am or 7pm.

Please look around our website to learn more about our club, tournaments, social tennis, coaching, and membership. We look forward to seeing you down at the courts!

Located at 34-56 Davidson Street, Port Douglas, you can contact us via email on portdouglastennis@hotmail.com or become a member online using the link below. If you have any difficulties becoming a member, please contact our secretary Joan Berzinski at gjberzinski@gmail.com or 0412 065 667. https://play.tennis.com.au/ portdouglastennisclub/Membership/Join

THE Cairns Junior Rugby Leage club sign on event will be held at Stan Williams Park this Saturday. Join us to Come and Try, perfect for new players who just want to see what it’s like. It’s a great time for parents to sign up as volunteers for all kinds of support jobs, and you can even meet some of the senior players, who will be in attendance. Thinking about signing up as a player or getting involved as a volunteer or just want to get more information please come and join us on Saturday February 19 from 10am.

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We offer social nights (and days), coaching (adults and children), and court hire in a friendly environment.

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Thursday, 17th March at 10am Thursday, 17th March at 7pm For more information, contact: Brian Tierney 0401 261 899 for morning classes OR Lesley Fraser 0404 427 857 for evening classes OR just turn up at Cairns Bridge Club, 85-91 Greenslopes St.

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Your House and Garden How pet owners can make a difference when it comes to recycling (BPT) - While most Australians may say they’re environmentally conscious and care about recycling, their daily habits haven’t caught up with their good intentions. In fact, the EPA reports that the recycling rate is currently only at about 32%. Part of this is due to confusion about what and how to recycle. If you’re one of the growing number of people with a pet at home, your recycling habits may be even more complex by adding pet product packaging into the mix. With so much packaging produced today, your choice between the recycling bin and the trash can feel inconsequential in the grand scheme. But the truth is, every day consumers play a crucial role in reducing waste.

In an ideal world, we would operate in a “circular economy,” where the materials we now consider waste instead serve a secondary purpose. Some companies are committing to the environment by switching to more sustainable manufacturing processes and using recyclable - and recycled - materials in their packaging. But it takes more than just what companies can do alone; businesses rely on consumers to recycle correctly, fueling the supply of materials used to produce more environmentally friendly packaging.

“Many consumers engage in ‘wish recycling’ - dropping an item in the bin and hoping it will be recycled,” said Nida

Bockert, senior director, Portfolio Innovation, Optimization and Sustainability at Purina. “At Purina, which makes some of the most popular pet care products, not only are we focused on empowering pet owners to choose the recycling bin instead of the trash, but we’re also working to educate people on engaging in thoughtful recycling that avoids contaminating the waste stream.”

What one company is doing to improve their packaging Over 80% of Purina packaging is already made with materials that can be recycled. Aluminium, which can be endlessly recycled, makes up a large part of the brand’s product packaging and is accepted in single-stream recycling which is picked up at your curb. However, only a fraction of the aluminium cans manufactured are made of recycled material, due to lack of supply. This is where consumers play an important role in closing the loop.

When consumers rinse and recycle aluminiumpet food cans, this creates a supply of second-life aluminium that’s repurposed from scrap metal which generates far less greenhouse emissions than new aluminum.

By creating a system that reuses existing resources instead of following a singleuse method, it’s possible to significantly reduce the harm done to the planet through consumerism and manufacturing.

What you can do First, support environmentally conscious brands when shopping. Purina is also making progress in recyclability beyond aluminium. The company is hard at work to make all of its packaging recyclable or reusable by 2025.

Unsure about what can be recycled when it comes to pet product packaging, and how to recycle it? First, check with your local rcouncil to be sure you’re following their guidelines.

Here are some basic tips to prepare pet product packaging for recycling: • Metal cans: Rinse and drop into your single-stream recycling bin.

• Plastic tubs: Rinse and drop into your single-stream recycling bin.

• Tidy Cats containers: Empty and drop into your single-stream recycling bin.

• Cardboard from variety packs: Drop into your single-stream recycling bin.

• Shrink wrap from variety packs: Drop off at your local supermarket where available. To search your area, visit plasticfilmrecycling.org.

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BUYING YOUR FIRST HOME: (BPT) - The housing market has exploded since 2020. The pandemic fueled a house-buying frenzy with remote work and leaving large urban areas to live in different parts of the country is becoming more mainstream.

According to the National Association of Realtors, 33% of all home purchases since 2021 have been made by first-time home buyers.

“Buying your first home is an emotional experience,” said Bonnie Lee, Mercury Insurance Vice President of Property Claims. “And while the first few weeks are filled with the excitement of all the things you can do now that you have your own place, it’s always good to be prepared and protect your new investment if disaster strikes.”

Whether you’ve just purchased your first home or purchased a home in a different part of the country, homeownership is a big commitment. As a new homeowner you have to prepare for everything from routine maintenance to possible damage from a storm, fire or vandalism. It can sound overwhelming, but with a bit of planning, developing good homeowner habits will keep your home in top shape for years to come.

Renovations. Renovating is one of the first things homeowners look forward to doing with their new home and one of the most popular renovations lately have been home offices.

“Homeowners who were able to move during the pandemic and work from home are looking to transform part of their living space into a dedicated professional work space,” said Lee. “Converting small rooms or bedrooms into a home office not only maintains the homeowners’ work-life balance, but

it may also give their home a financial boost by offering this popular feature should they sell their home in the future.”

Homeowners should discuss any intended business activity from their home with their insurance agent as most homeowners’ policies exclude or limit coverage for business-related activity and business property.

Another popular renovation is the conversion of outdoor spaces into areas for hosting gatherings. Shade structures and areas where people can entertain larger groups has become a big trend for 2022.

“No matter what type of renovation you’re interested in, it’s important to be prepared before diving head first into any large project,” said Lee. Make sure the renovations you are about to do are realistic and reasonable for both your home and your budget. Determine which renovations can be done by yourself and those where you would need to hire a professional. Review any large home renovations you have in mind such as a bedroom conversion to office remodel or swimming pool installation with your insurance agent as well. If not, there could be gaps in your existing coverage that may not protect your new renovations if an emergency causes extensive damage.

Maintenance is key.

Proper home maintenance is essential to keep your home from deterioration due to neglect.

For example, roof leaks caused by severe weather would be covered by your insurance.

However, roof leaks due to lack of maintenance, age or standard wear would not. It’s important to conduct regular inspections of your entire home throughout the year to help prevent major

damage from happening.

Take stock of where you are and what you own. This recent boom of homeownership not only saw an increase in firsttime buyers, but also a migration of people moving to new and different parts of the country. Just like new homeowners, those who’ve moved from one geographic area to another may not be aware of the severe weather or what the outdoor elements can bring to that part of the country.

Natural events such as flooding due to severe weather ialong the East Coast are one of the most common home disasters that causes billions of dollars in property damage every year.

Other parts of the country are no exception to natural disasters, with the threat of flooding and bushfires. Homeowners must be aware of the perils that can impact their new homes as well as the type of homeowners insurance policy needed. For example, damages caused by an cyclone, mudslide or storm flooding may not covered by a standard homeowners policy.

Homeowners may want to consider adding such additional coverages to their policy.

Whether it’s your first home or a new home in a new state, homeownership is a major milestone. Make sure to review your policy coverages and speak to a local insurance agent if you’ve recently moved or are thinking of making any renovations to your home.

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SPORT MARLIN COAST BOWLS CLUB Results of last week’s play: Tuesday afternoon men’s triples: Winners: Brian, Peter, Ross; R/up: A Mattsson, D Parnell, S Vidgen.

Tuesday night bowls: Spider: Carrol, Jamie, Jen, Avril, Brian, Rod, Sisca.

Wednesday mixed bowls: Winners: Danny, Linda H, Hugh; R/up: E Parkes, P Taggert, Alan.

Thursday men’s triples: Winners: B Morris, A Tymms, P Hamilton; R/up: D Gibson, G Midson, B. O’Connor.

Saturday afternoon Walking Pairs: Winners of Winners: A Lim, G Andersen; Winners of Losers: S Vidgen, E Blythe.

Monday evening Happy Hour, cheap drinks 5:00pm6:00 pm.

Tuesday Afternoon men’s triples: 1:00pm start, dress optional.

Cards called at 12.45pm.

Tuesday night Bare Foot Bowls: be here by 5:30pm for a 6:00pm start. Sausage sizzle + bowls and cash prizes. A fun night for all levels of bowler.

Wednesday ladies’ bowls, gentlemen invited: 1:00pm start, dress optional, cards called at 12:45pm.

Thursday Morning 3 bowl Pairs: 8:30am start, Sheet out.

Thursday men’s triples, ladies invited: 1pm start, dress optional.

Cards called at 12:45pm.

Friday Night Prize-a-rama, Gold Rush, 100 Club, Meat Tray Raffles, Draw Starts 6:30pm.

Saturday jackpot Walking Pairs: 1:00pm start, dress optional. Cards called 12:45pm.

Sunday happy hour 4:00pm6:00pm. All bowlers, non-bowlers and tourists welcome. Bowls available 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 games. Like us on Facebook. Special Events: Raffles Friday night also trivia starts again.

MOSSMAN MENS BOWLS February 10th: With no Jackpot Bowls last Saturday due to Mossman hosting the District Singles Championships, we had 22 bowlers for Social Bowls on Thursday evening. David White, Doug Pitt, Steve Renton draw against Terry Richards, Tony Collins, Nev Tesch 12-12; Ranald Edwards, Wayne Parkes, Alistair Douglas d SAS, Jason Pearce, Peter Fairchild 13-11; Daryl Hoskins, Chris Payne d Mick Plummer, Bill Allison 2618; and the winners for the night, John Arnold, Mick Fitzpatrick, Peter Worley d Eric Smith, John Hocking, Joe Girgenti 18-8.

Social Bowls will be held again this Thursday (1st & 3rd

Thursday of each month), names in 5:00pm for a 5:30pm start and open to all members, nonmembers, visitors & guests. Cost $10.00 and includes snack after the game (7:45pm). To register ring the Club on 4098 1434.

Jackpot Bowls will resume this Saturday, names in by 12:00pm, with card call at 12:45pm for a 1:00pm start.

only fully vaccinated bowlers and guests are permitted to enter & play. Masks are still mandatory for entry into our clubhouse.

Proof of vaccination will be needed to enter. Times may alter due to changes with the Covid restrictions & Extreme heat. For any further enquiries club contact ph 0418 445 037 or you can follow us on our Facebook page.

SILKWOOD BOWLS CLUB Sunday February 13th: Sunday games consisted of pairs with Team Dan Dunne & Mirella Berryman with a big win against Team Daniel Gauci & Tony Cates. A game of triples with team Denise Charman, Barry Green & Alan Hudson defeated team Rex Williams, Len Charman & Delmo Tarditi 21 to 17.

Wednesday February 9th: Wednesday saw a game of Triples with Team Denise Charman, Len Charman & Delmo Tarditi defeat Team Dutchy, Sergio & Tim Wallis 22 to 18. A game of pairs between Team Barry Green & Lee-Ann Mayell defeat Team Rex Williams & Tony Cates 22 to 19.

Bowls Social Days are Wednesday and Sunday with sign on 1.00pm and start at 1.30pm.

Our Friday BBQ & Barefoot Bowls Night, a Date & Time will be announced soon.

Covid Restrictions: Due to the Government Covid Restrictions

WEST CAIRNS MEN’S BOWLS CLUB Friday Scroungers: Winner Geoff Rowley; R/up was Pauline Bent with a good rollup of players. Afterwards the Friday evening scroungers all players retired to the Clubhouse to celebrate, relax and enjoy the local band Jim Sackley and crew. This session is also open to the public under Covid rules.

Tuesday Comp: Winners: A Sanderson, M Greenwood and J Rilley with +27pts; R/up: Nick McIntyre, Barry Butt and Mal Taylor. +17pts.

Thirsty Thursday: best players were Jim Sackley, Reidy and Kev Lee. Sunday Morning: Winners: Ted Hamilton, Jia Williams, Stan Williams, Stan Weston and Mick Lynch +21pts; R/up: was Glen Donovan, Maurie H, Phil Buntain with +20pts. Jack pot ($1000) was not won.

Club Championship: Check the notice board for the Draw of

the Club Men’s 4’s and the Men’s Pairs. Also check the rules and the required date for each round to be completed by. Nominations are also now open for other grade games.

Note: See Helen for club membership renewal and the kitchen is now open for meals.

ATHERTON GOLF CLUB Wednesday 18-hole s/ford sponsored by the Carrington Hotel was won by, YET AGAIN, Roo (Tony Brown) with 35 pts with Pup Hilder R/up with 34 pts. Pin shot on 1/9/17 was won

by Dave Morrison and Ken Phillips had a HOLE IN ONE on 2/10/18.

Wednesday Sporters played the 11 Hole Wet course with a decent field of 28 players.

Winner on 26 pts was Disco; R/up Chris McClarty 24 pts and 3rd Rob Tomo 22 pts on countback from Ernie B and Tosh.

NTP 3 Nil, 18 R Tomo. Least putts: Chris Mac 15.

Thursday Ladies s/ford sponsored by the club, was played by 25 ladies on the Yellow course.

Winning with a lovely 38 pts was Heather Beaven, closely followed by Amber Barker with 37pts and Deb Peressini in third with 35 pts. Pin shots unavailable.

Friday Trinity Petroleum Chook run is now over 8 Holes.

A big field with the Windfarm

Lads playing. Winner with great 21 pts was Porky Seawright, R/up Adam Parnell 19 pts on countback from Swifty. 3 others on 19 pts.

Many thanks to the Poggioli family from Golden Triangle Avocados for your Sponsorship of the February Turner Shield Stableford.

Men’s Overall and Div1 winner Des Riggs with a great 40 pts; Div1 R/up Daz Morey 38 pts; 3rd Bulla McClarty 37 pts on countback from N Smith and C McClarty.

Div2 Winner: Swifty Finlen 38 pts; R/up: Peter Aiken 37 pts; 3rd Scotty Whybird 35 pts.

Eagle to Bulla on the 2nd.

NTPs 3 D Morey, 9 B Stoward (HOLE IN ONE), 11 J Carey, 18 Bulla.

Ladies’ Overall Winner: Rhonda Carey with a superb 38 pts; R/up Lorraine Doolan with 33 pts. Pin shots unavailable.

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SPORT 17th at 1:00pm. Club Selected 3 Bowl Pairs Names by 12:30pm.

Results from last week: Thursday: Winners: T Moulds & A Quinn; R/up: R Moody, A Peterson & G Spicer. Reminder AGM of the Club: Saturday February 26th at 10:00am.

HALF MOON BAY GOLF CLUB Tuesday February 8th 4BBB Medley: R Ladru & P Yelland 42, L Harmon & P Nitschke 41.

Wednesday February 9th Ladies: R Yelland 33.

Men’s Div 1: S Vale 42, H Raymond 40, J Dempsey 38.

Men’s Div 2: T Lisieki 40, P Sheldon 38, R Little 37.

Friday February 11th Ladies: K Harper 20, D Law 19, V Chapman 19.

Men’s Div 1: D Pulley 21, K Myers 21.

Men’s Div 2: P Sheldon 22, M Chapman 21.

Saturday February 12th Ladies: P Nitschke 36, H Hutchinson 36, H Phillips 36.

Men’s Div 1: G Brewster 41, M Ots 40, R Smith 38.

Men’s Div 2: J Farmer 39, J Davidson 39, J Potter 38.

Men’s Div 3: R Sato 40, G Wadley 39, C Apelgren 38.

Sunday February 13th - Valentine’s Day Ambrose Medley 1st: R Smith & A Shipard 61.75 2nd: C Barker & P Lazarus 62.00 3rd: D Powell & J McLaren 62.00 4th: R Schmidt & B Phillips 62.00.

EDGE HILL MEMORIAL BOWLS CLUB Ladies Social Bowls: Ladies Club Championship “A” Singles continued with Valerie Still defeating Karina Homer 25-19; Karina Homer and Margaret Wardrop defeated Yvonne Bolton and Jeannie Wild 24-17 in Club Pairs. Put names down by 2:30pm for a 3:00pm start for Thursday February 17th.

Men’s Mixed Social Bowls: Tuesday February 8th Social Bowls Winners: Jill Alexander, Ian Stafford and Ian Lillie; R/up: Yvonne Bolton and Valerie Still.

Tuesday night Winners: Robert, Sony and Frank. Wednesday night Winners: Lou, Greg and

Frank with R/up: Jenny, Al and Steve. Saturday February 19th: District Singles has Mitchell Styles playing Kevin Deegan in the Final and A Muller and D Lawton playing Wayne Petrohilos and Ash Hammond in the District Pairs Final at Marlin Coast from 9:00am. If you are looking for a game at Edge Hill, put your names down for Saturday February 19th Social Bowls.

Club Events: Check the Notice board for all games to be played. “A” and “B” Singles draw is on the notice board.

Social bowls continue Tuesday (Day and Night), Wednesday night Triples and Saturday social.

To play social bowls at Edge Hill this week put your name on the lists available behind the bar for a game. Contact Ray Webster 0402 182 230 for assistance if the club is closed otherwise ring the Club 07 4053 1036.

WEST CAIRNS LADIES Wednesday February 9th: second round A Grade Singles: Annie def Marg; Lisa def Tania.

Once again there were some very good bowls played.

Wednesday February 16th: White Lady Day West Cairns.

Ladies don’t forget to bring a plate for afternoon tea and a prize for raffles. Everyone must be double vaxxed to enter the club and to play bowls. The next round of A Grade Singles will be played on Wednesday February 23rd: players are Pauline v Liz, marker Marg; Lisa v Annie, marker Joyce Alex. Social bowls will be played as usual. If you wish a game, give Liz a call on 0400 626 765, names in by 10:30am, game starts 11:30am.

Our social days are open to men as well. Good Bowling to All. WEST CAIRNS TPI MEMORIAL BOWLS CLUB A sudden rain shower accompanied by strong winds caused an early end to the days play last Monday when parts of the green were too damp to allow play to continue. As it was close to the usual finishing time it was not a major matter. Winners were the team led by Max Harker, supported by John Frisch and Dot Cornwall. Attendance was only sixteen, but we hope that some

past players still need to be fully vaccinated. We also expect more of our past players to return and it is expected that the numbers should increase in the near future.

Two visitors from Melbourne have returned and we understand they may be moving to the area so we will make them most welcome. The green is covered and can be lit if required and normally rain does not have any effect on the game. All players from any club is welcome to join us on any afternoon as our games are purely social with friendly encouragement and banter being offered by the players which makes the game most enjoyable.

We do not involve in any competition. Names can be phoned to our selector Rosemary on 0409 624 623 as soon as possible to ensure your place in a team. Visitors should advise their mobile phone number, preferred playing position and name of their home club for our records. Game commences at 1:30pm and lasts for three hours with an afternoon tea break provided in the green fee is included. Cards are called at 1:15pm. Further details and information can be obtained from our selector if required.

MAREEBA BOWLS CLUB Wednesday February 9th Mixed social bowls triples Winners: S Stefferson, D Harrigan, R. Brown; R/up: B Pitson, E Thompson, N Vogler. Playing on the grass green tested out everyone’s ability. Mareeba club is lucky to have both grass and carpet to play on. Thursday February 10th: Mixed Jackpot Pairs: Winners: A Dezen, S Gordios; R/ up: P Soda, L Cadorin. Best 2nd game: R Keddie, N Gray. Sunday February 13th: Mixed pairs: Winners: R Brown, P Stevens; R/up P Soda, R Parry. 3rd: S Steffensen, N Vogler. For nominations ph 4092 5288 BROTHERS EDMONTON LADIES & MEN’S BOWLS Ladies Section: Thank you to all who have taken on executive positions for 2022 – President Sandra Bates, Secretary/Vice President Dareyle Hester, Ladies Treasurer Daphne Begg, Games Director Judy Rick, Selectors Christine

Populin, Glennis Buttigieg, Lois Ceely, Committee members Bev Hill, Debbie Maxwell, Roz Fraser, TFNQDLBA Delegate Judy Rick and Patroness Bev Hill. Wishes for a very successful year of bowls.

We are experiencing good numbers for our social games each Thursday which is great to see so many back and enjoying the game. Names to be registered by 12:00pm and paid by 12:30pm with games to commence by 1:00pm – all welcome.

A gentle reminder that everyone is on the permanent list so if you are not intending to play, PLEASE call the bowls office 4055 5344 and advise the selectors. Thank you to all ladies who have sent in their away dates.

Competition games called to be played on or before Thursday February 24th Championship Triples S Rowe, D Quinn (replacement) J Baird vs J Rick, G Buttigieg, R Fraser.

Men’s Section: Results Wednesday February 9th: Winners: Bruce Penny, Greg Ceely, Graham Cann; R/up: Mick Catalano, Michael O’Halloran, Rick Pamphilon. Saturday February 12th: Winners: Sue Ferrando, Christine McDonald, Lois Ceely; R/up: Perter Webb, Garry Moule.

Coming Events: Saturday February 19th: Mixed Mufti “3 Bowl” triples, cash prizes plus Jackpot, visitors welcome.

Nominations close 11:30am for play at 12:30pm, phone office on 4055 5344 and leave a message. Wednesday February 23rd: Men’s Self Select “3 Bowl” triples, cash prizes plus Jackpot, visitors welcome. Nominations close 11:30am on day for play at 12:30pm contact Denis Jacoora on 0457 275 311.

Congratulations to Allen (Stumpy) Muller and Don Lawton on reaching the Final of the District Men’s Pairs, we wish them all the best for the play off this Saturday February 19th.

The Men’s Committee require a Games Director for 2022 if you are interested, please contact President Denis Jacoora or Secretary Allen Begg ASAP.

ATHERTON TAKES WIN TO THE WIRE Supplied Image: Rovers bowler Aaron Lock

ATHERTON 1st Grade restored some respectability in their performance, accounting for archrivals Rovers on Saturday in a hard fought entertaining game. In what was a crucial match for both teams the game went down to the wire in similar fashion to their Round 3 clash.

Rovers sent Atherton in to bat first and rattled the home team early claiming both opening batsmen’s wickets for 25 runs. Tommy Boorman went in at first drop and set about steadying the ship in a solid 77 run partnership with Caleb Constant, taking the score to 5-112 after 34 overs. With plenty of work to do Mason Blaney and Mathew Hopkins answered the call and accelerated the score with a blistering 89 run partnership off just 65 balls.

Mick Raso and Angus Blackwood added a valuable 18 runs off the final 3 overs to close Atherton’s innings 8-226.

In reply, Atherton’s bowlers chipped away keeping the game in the balance with Rovers staying slightly ahead on the worm. Seppe Barletta claimed the first wicket as

Paul Nasser kept the score down with three maidens in his opening spell, but it was Nasser’s direct hit run-out of danger man Ryan Terry from backward of point that got the crowd cheering. Tommy Boorman contributed with his trademark economical offies claiming 2-18 in his first spell, including the big wicket of Rovers captain Brenton Edwards, courtesy of a sharp catch

by Michael Raso at short cover.

Chris Adams answered his Captain’s call with 2 wickets off his ten overs. After 44 overs the worm was locked up and the game in the balance with both teams 6/175 at the same stage. Nasser and Boorman shouldered the pressure bowling the final overs, with Nasser taking three wickets to deny Rovers and claim a 13-run win.

Results Atherton 8-226 (M Blaney 65, T Boorman 53, C Constant 35, M Hopkins 29) Def. Rovers 9-213 (P Nasser 3-28, T Boorman 2-32, C Adams 2-40, S Barletta 1-40)

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The Cowboys V Rabbitohs at Barlow Park

The newly revamped 2022 Football QLD QPL Mens’ and Ladies’ competitions have been locked in.

Meanwhile the first competitive competition game of the year will be next Friday night newly renamed Australia Cup season opener between the Atherton Eagles and the Douglas Dragons up on the Tablelands at the Atherton International Club grounds.

Friday February 25th (Australia Cup P2) Game: Atherton Eagles V Douglas Dragons Venue: Atherton International Club; 7:30pm.

Wednesday February 16th (Kappa Cup P1) Game: Stratford Dolphins V Leichhardt Lions (Kappa Cup); 7:00pm at Stratford.

Friday 25th March (Australia Cup P3 and Kappa Cup P2) - Tiger Park Game: Edge Hill Tigers V Innisfail Cutters; 6:30pm Game: Edge Hill Tigers V Marlin Coast Rangers; 8:30pm.

Friday 25th March (Kappa Cup P2) Game: Mareeba Bulls V Winner Stratford Dolphins / Leichhardt Lions (Kappa Cup); 7:30pm at Mareeba.

Saturday March 26th (Australia Cup P3) Game: Stratford Dolphins V Winner Atherton/Douglas (FFA Cup); 7:30pm at Stratford Game: Leichhardt Lions V Mareeba Bulls (FFA Cup); 7:30pm at Leichhardt Game: Southside Comets v Innisfail Cutters (FFA Cup); 7:30pm at Walker Road.

THE North Queensland Cowboys will play against The South Sydney Rabbitohs in a NRL pre-season match that will take place this Saturday, February 19 at 5 pm AEST local time (6 pm AEDST Sydney time) at Barlow Park in Cairns.

Rabbitohs Head Coach Jason Demetriou has named a squad featuring nine players with NRL experience, including 2021 NRL Grand Finalists Blake Taaffe and Jaxson Paulo, and new recruit Siliva Havili who will wear the Rabbitohs jersey for the first time in this match.

Other players with NRL experience include Lachlan Ilias, Hame Sele, Peter Mamouzelos,

Davvy Moale, Jed Cartwright and Richie Kennar.

They will be joining Far North Queensland product Jack Campagnolo in the Rabbitohs’ team for their first game of the 2022 pre-season.

The Rabbitohs return to Cairns for the first time since 2018, when they defeated the Cowboys 21-20 in an NRL Premiership match.

The Rabbitohs played home premiership games in Cairns for six consecutive seasons between 2013 and 2018, returning to host the Cowboys in this pre-season fixture again in 2022.

This match is the culmination of a six-day camp in Far North Queensland for the Rabbitohs

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This match, and the Souths Cares community engagement sessions have the support of Cairns Regional Council and the Queensland Department of Tourism, Innovation and Sport. A percentage of proceeds from the match will be going to the FNQRL junior programs.

The gates at Barlow Park will open at 2:20 pm, with the curtain-raiser match between Yarrabah and Northern Pride Invitational set to kick off at 2:50 pm. The NRL match will commence at

5 pm. Tickets are available for pre-purchase from www.123tix.com.au, Intersport Cairns, Brothers Leagues Club Innisfail or the gate on game day if not sold out prior.

All ticket holders must show proof of full vaccination upon entry to Barlow Park.

Ticket holders and Rabbitohs Members attending the match receive free entry to the Cairns race meeting on Friday, February 18, starting at noon.

All they need to do is show their match ticket or Membership card to gain free entry.

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