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Edge Hill Bowls Club president Russell Hubbard and (from left) Roberts’ brothers Archie, 14, and Lennon, 12, with their cousin Lincoln Roberts, 10, are looking forward to playing Australia Day cricket on the club’s bowling green.
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l FAR NORTH THE Far North is fired up for Australia Day 2024 – next Friday (January 26) – despite major supermarkets refusing to sell memorabilia and merchandise and some
councils deciding not to mark the national day of pride and celebration. Councils and residents across the region are looking forward to citizenship ceremonies in Cairns, Port Douglas and Cardwell, followed by a host of entertainment. Cairns Mayor Terry James encourages residents to en-
joy pool parties at Woree, Cairns North and Smithfield. “Australia Day is a time to reflect on what it means to be Australian, celebrate those things we love about our nation, and take the time to get together with family and friends and enjoy each other’s company,” he said.
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AN experienced tourism industry professional has been appointed to help the sector recover from Cyclone Jasper and subsequent floods. Fiona Nicholl is the region’s tourism recovery officer funded by the federal and state governments through the disaster recovery funding arrangements. Ms Nicholl is a Cairns-based tourism industry professional who joined her family’s business Gateway Media Group in 2008 and has been leading the business since 2012. She founded sister companies Drive Queensland and Cairns Calendar and is a business partner in public relations and events management company Popcorn PR. Ms Nicholl will be supported by an experienced team including Patrick McLoughlin and Nikki Giumelli. Tourism Tropical North Queensland (TTNQ) chief executive officer Mark Olsen said Ms Nicholl and her team would be dealing with individual tourism businesses as soon as possible to help them access the support they need. He said she was meeting local government representatives in floodaffected areas to prioritise the regional rollout of meetings with tourism operators. Ms Nicholl can be contacted by email: tro@ttnq.org.au
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Lots to do on Australia Day for young and old throughout FNQ l FAR NORTH | Gail Sedorkin POOL parties, thong throwing, Tim Tam eating contests, and, of course, cricket, are just some of the family events across Far North Queensland next Friday on Australia Day. Free family pool parties are the order of the day at three centres in the Cairns region on Australia Day. Hosted by Cairns Regional Council, dive into the excitement from 9am with live music, pool games, face painting, jumping castle, fundraising barbecues and more. The parties will be held at Woree Sports and Aquatic Centre, Tobruk Memorial Pool and Marlin Coast Swimming and Fitness, Smithfield. Cairns Mayor Terry James encourages residents to enjoy the activities available at the three venues. “As well as pool games, DJs, face painters, jumping castles, charity barbecues, and standup paddle boarding, people can also give underwater hockey and water polo a try. “Australia Day is a time to reflect on what it means to be Australian, celebrate those things we love about our nation, and take the time to get together with family and friends and enjoy each other’s company.” Cassowary Coast community members are invited to dive in and splash out at free Australia Day pool parties across the region on Australia Day. Cassowary Coast Mayor Mark Nolan invited the whole community to the annual event which includes free admission. “What’s more Aussie than a
These youngsters are looking forward to the Australia Day pool party at the Mission Beach Aquatic Centre. Picture: Supplied
sausage sizzle by the pool? So come along and enjoy a great day out with family and friends at one of our pool parties this Australia Day,” he said. The pool parties will be held at Innisfail Memorial Baths, Mission Beach Aquatic Centre, Tully Pool Facility and Cardwell Pool Facility. Get out your best Shazza or Dazza outfits for the chance to win “best dressed bogan” at South Cairns Sports Club, or join the thong throwing or meat pie challenge.
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Petition launched for more health services in southern suburbs l SOUTHERN CORRIDOR | Nick Dalton A GORDONVALE resident has launched a petition for a second hospital in Cairns – in the southern corridor – to take the pressure of the current Esplanade primary healthcare centre. Michael Jenkins has gathered more than 570 signatures on the electronic version and has paper petitions available at businesses in the Gordonvale area. The university student said the petition called for a new public hospital facility to be constructed to service the southern corridor of regional Cairns. It was registered on October 23 and closes on March 19. He said the southern region of Cairns was growing, from 62,508 to 65,988 people. Mr Jenkins said there was a need in the southern corridor of Cairns for a new public hospital facility, to provide a high level of health care, across a general array of health services to 23 suburbs. “A new south Cairns base hospital would provide the solution to the overloaded health care system at the Cairns Hospital. The Cairns Hospital services a large area for specialist services,” he said. The 30-year-old said he had spent five hours waiting for treatment in the Cairns Hospital emergency department and knew others who had faced similar circumstances. “Some time ago there was a proposal for the Mann’s hospital (on the Mann family cane farmland) to be built in Edmonton but, unfortunately, the proposal fell through,” he said. “I am currently campaigning for a hospital to be built
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between the region of Bentley Park and Gordonvale.” Mr Jenkins said it could provide acute inpatient care, emergency care, mental health and alcohol and other drug services, outpatient care, prevention, primary and community care, Queensland Ambulance Service and sub and non-acute care. Mulgrave MP Curtis Pitt said a former LNP government killed off the hospital proposal for the southern corridor and subsequently the Labor government built the Walker Rd facil-
ity at Edmonton which acted as an alternative facility for the delivery of critical care in the event of a natural disaster if Cairns Hospital was unable to function. Normally the precinct provides community health services to meet the needs of an expanding local community, currently delivering renal dialysis and provides interim emergency needs of an expanding local community, if the Cairns Hospital emergency department is unable to. The facility also
has a helipad and room to expand. He said there was a possibility of a second emergency department for Cairns and he hoped that it would be built in the southern corridor, but like a second hospital proposal, it would be up to health professionsls to decide, not MPs. Mr Pitt said the newlyopened Cairns South Medicare Urgent Care Clinic, also in Walker Rd, offered walk-in free bulk-billed care to treat urgent non-life-threatening conditions that could be managed
without a trip to the emergency department for those who could not wait for a regular appointment with a GP. A government spokeswoman said “our government is committed to ensuring Queenslanders can access the health services they need, where they live”. “We are continually upgrading services in Far North Queensland and ongoing evaluations are carried out to assess demand and the viability of additional infrastructure and services,” she said.
Bulk-billed medical centre attracts 30 patients a day l EDMONTON THE newly opened Cairns South Medicare Urgent Care Clinic (UCC) is seeing between 20-30 patients a day who are seeking urgent care. Patients visiting the Medicare UCC are presenting with a range of urgent conditions including upper respiratory tract infections (URTIs), earache and ear infections, urinary tract infections (UTIs), fractures, pain, rashes and aller-
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gic reactions, falls, sore throat, tonsilitis, and conjunctivitis. On Wednesday, Northern Queensland Primary Health Network (NQPHN) and the Federal Government’s Finance, Women and the Public Service Minister Katy Gallagher, Assistant Treasurer and Minister for Financial Services Stephen, Senator for Queensland Nita Green, State Member for Mulgrave Curtis Pitt, and representatives of Cairns and Hinterland Hospital and Health Service (CHHHS),
Queensland Ambulance Service, and Balance Edmonton Family Practice officially opened the centre. The centre offers walk-in care to treat urgent but non-life-threatening conditions. NQPHN chief executive Sean Rooney said since opening on December 19, the centre was helping to reduce the pressure on the emergency department (ED) at Cairns Hospital. “The Medicare Urgent Care Clinic has
been well received by the community,” Mr Rooney said. “We are pleased to see residents have already been using the Medicare Urgent Care Clinic for its intended purpose and not travelling to the emergency department for urgent non-life-threatening conditions,” he said. The centre offers bulk billing and patients don’t need an appointment or referral to be seen by a highly trained doctor and nurse in a GP setting.
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Fourth contenders for divisions 6 and 8 at March 16 elections
New council wannabes l CAIRNS REGION | Nick Dalton NEW contenders have thrown their hats in the ring for Cairns Regional Council’s divisions 6 and 8 at the March 16 elections. As an independent life-long local resident and small business owner Alan Benn will take on incumbent councillor Kristy Vallely (Unity Team), Shane Trimby (Team Eden) and Dr Nicole Sleeman (Community First). Cairns Regional Council’s 2023 volunteer of the year award recipient Hannah Boon is the latest to contest division 8. She will compete against incumbent councillor Rhonda Coghlan (Unity Team), Phillip Musumeci (Community First) and Jo Piggott (Team Eden). Mr Benn said as an independent he was hoping to emulate effectual and popular councillors such as Brett Olds and Cathy Zeiger, as well as the former independent division 6 councillor Linda Cooper. “I think it’s time for division 6 to once more embrace someone not restricted by team politics and who will always have their best interests at hand and deliver much needed improvements such as the flood-proofing of Currunda Creek. “There is no point having a multimillion-dollar siren warn-
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ing system if you can’t get out of the valley.” He is also advocating for an activity water park to engage and entertain the masses of families living in the area, a sensible and practicable crocodile-proof solution for Stoney Creek and Kamerunga, improved road safety along Kamerunga Road as well as constructing the missing link of pedestrian/bikeway path along Lower Freshwater Road linking Freshwater Connection to Peace Lutheran College plus the remodelling of Anzac Park at Stratford to enhance viewer participation and engagement.
Mr Benn said he brought a wealth of local knowledge and community involvement to the contest in what “shapes as a test of independent advocacy verses team group think”. “It’s my view that the latest ‘Game of thrones’ type pantomime regarding the replacement of the previous mayor and the subsequent undignified and ongoing actions on the floor of council to fill the deputy mayor and vacant division 4 position, perfectly highlight how team politics and loyalties coerce the integrity of council procedures,” he said. “As a small business owner,
I know first-hand just how hard the cost-of-living crisis has impacted Cairns residents and the last thing they want to see is the people supposedly representing them, more interested in team politics, than working to put a lid on rates, repair roads and remove rubbish”. Ms Boon, who runs creative content agency business Boon Creative, said she was a proud Far North Queensland-born and raised resident who had dedicated her time to serving her local community right from a very young age, including the Australia Day young citizen award for Douglas Shire Council in 2007. She said she had extensive experience and a track record in volunteering for her local community working alongside various community groups and organisations for decades. That includes Cairns Street Chaplains, assisting vulnerable intoxicated and displaced people on the streets, providing first aid and water to make sure people have a good night out on the town and get home safely (seven years) and Rotary Cairns Northern Beaches Club president (three years). “In my leadership role, I, along with my Rotarians, have established a regular breakfast club at Smithfield State High School, with the successful application of a grant submission
and regular fundraising from events to support this cause to feed the youth so they’re starting their day of education with full stomachs. “I’ve also secured further grant funding with my club to fund a special youth development camp for disadvantaged indigenous youth in collaboration with Mark Harbrow Mentoring, and also as a club have provided additional sponsorship funds to assist with Smithfield State High students attending team sporting events down south to represent our region over the past couple of years.” Ms Boon has also volunteered at the Ironman 70.3 event, the Cairns Italian Festival, Rotary FNQ Fields Day in Mareeba, and was a board committee member for the Cairns Business Women’s Club for two years. “After years of observing what has been happening at a local government level, listening to my friends, family and community members voicing their thoughts and ideas for the region, I felt I couldn’t sit on the sidelines anymore and feel that now is the right time to step up and be the voice and bridging glue for our local community,” she said. “I am proud to be running as an independent candidate for my local division and I am committed to being a local leader you can trust,” she said.
Team launch tomorrow l CAIRNS CBD A TEAM of candidates putting the “community first” launches its campaign in Cairns tomorrow afternoon. Community First mayoral candidate and leader Denis Walls said the launch would be at Crate59, 59 Sheridan St, in the CBD from 5pm-7.30pm. “Our team of candidates and volunteers have been busy in the last few months building our team, our connections, our community, as well as planning policies, events and other strategies,” he said. “Now it is time to engage all of you in the activities that will expand our platform and allow our vision to be shared more broadly.” Mr Walls said the launch would be “a campaign-focused get together where you will hear about our candidates, our vision and the issues each candidate will be campaigning on in their division”. “We will also offer you many opportunities to engage and offer your support in whatever capacity you have,” he said. Community First also plans taking part in a “meet the mayoral candidates” information session by Advance Palm Cove at 10.30am, Palm Cove Surf Club on Sunday and a public forum about the housing crisis at the ARC Community Hall, Manunda, on January 30.
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$1m for Salvo’s lodgings l CAIRNS NORTH THE Salvation Army and its specialist homelessness support services in Cairns have received a $1 million grant from the Queensland Government. With this funding boost, Cairns Salvation Army’s Centennial Lodge facility is able to provide 12 places of temporary supported accommodation for women, and mobile support services to five external properties for families. This adds to a previously funded 23 places of temporary supported accommodation for men. Cairns MP Michael Healy said the funding meant the Salvos would be able to continue helping women and families in the Far North. “This financial year we are providing more than $189 million to deliver hundreds of Specialist Homelessness Services (SHS) across the state, including in the Far North,” he said. Salvation Army Homeless Queensland state manager Aaron Pimlott said it would help to end homelessness and assist families and women in need. “Ending homelessness is possible,” he said. “When suitable housing and support is made a priority, we will see homelessness as rare, brief, and non-recurring,” Mr Pimlott said.
Mega housing estate State’s largest social residential project approved on southside l WOREE | Nick Dalton QUEENSLAND’S largest social housing development at Woree has been given the green light by Cairns Regional Council despite fears it will become a ghetto. The 490-home development at the former Cairns Coral Drive-In site at Woree will provide homes to some of the city’s most vulnerable cohorts. The council has also waived $8.6 million in infrastructure charges and allowed an extension until 2029 for the project to proceed. But division 2 councillor Rob Pyne told last month’s council meeting he feared it would become “a crime-ridden squalor”. He described the project, designed for single or couples aged 55-plus, as an “unprecedented social experiment”. Cr Pyne likened the proposal to the notorious council estates of England, the Melbourne towers as well as the Grove St pensioner cottages in Cairns, Brophy St at Westcourt and Chaplain Ave, Manunda. He said the day it opened it would be “beautiful” but in 10 years would become rundown and a slum. Cr Brett Olds agreed, saying it was too dense, “too many people in there”.
An artist’s impression of the 490-unit over-55s housing development proposed for the old Woree drive-in site. Picture: Supplied
He said it was a knee-jerk reaction to the housing crisis. Cr Cathy Zieger, who represents the division where the project is being built, said it would be well managed by Community Housing Australia Ltd and aimed at over 55s – singles or couples and no families.
She said when completed, the development would make “a huge difference to the older, more vulnerable members of our community”. “By providing housing for over 55s it frees up homes for families that may be currently occupied by one or two older people. I have been told
there will be six staff on site, with security during the initial period as everyone settles in.” Cr Zeiger said the state government was helping to fund the project. Mayor Terry James said that the council had actively worked with the proponent to facilitate
expedited approvals considering the housing crisis. “Almost three months to the day, council has assessed and approved Queensland’s largest social and affordable housing project,” he said. It was approved by the council. Cr Pyne, Cr Olds and Cr Amy Eden voted against the project.
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Redlynch Daycare Centre We are seeking motivated individuals to join our world class centre in the heart of Redlynch. Whether you’re just starting your career or looking to take your experience to the next level, we have a range of casual and full positions available. POSITIONS AVAILABLE: • Assistant Director • Early Childhood Teacher • Early Childhood Educators
Navigation Dr, Trinity Beach: Stockpiling of rocks and fill. Expect dust, noise and vibration. Traffic control in place as required. 4Visit Council’s website for a full list of improvement works.
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Nearly 60 junior doctors hit hospital wards across the Far North Huge lift to surf lifesaving
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DOZENS of junior doctors have started work in the Far North, including at Tully, Babinda, Mossman, as well as partnering with Royal Flying Doctors Service, and Gurriny Yealamucka Health Service at Yarrabah. The Cairns and Hinterland Hospital and Health Service has welcomed 59 medical interns, who have all selected to work in Far North Queensland after years of studying medicine. All of the new interns will participate in a week-long orientation program to familiarise themselves with the health service, its clinical practice and procedures. They’ll then begin the first of five rotations through a variety of units that may include general medicine, surgery, emergency medicine, and additional terms in other specialised areas, to ensure they get diverse experience across areas such as acute and critical care, chronic condition health care and perioperative care. Among the interns is Sophie Gampe, who was born and bred at Atherton and studied medicine at James Cook University. She said she was passionate about rural medicine, in particular obstetrics and gynaecology.
“My mum is a doctor at Atherton Hospital, but I didn’t really want to follow in her footsteps until I explored my studying options in uni,” Ms Gampe said. “I applied for medicine at JCU and got in and discovered a passion for women’s and reproductive health. “I did a couple of placements in the Cape and Torres Strait region, and really enjoyed it. I have the opportunity now to work in my own community. I just love rural medicine and working within tight, closeknit communities.” Marco Soncin, who was born and bred at Mareeba, is another JCU medical graduate who has studied in Townsville and Cairns and is looking forward to starting his career locally. “Growing up in Mareeba, I have a lot of respect for health practitioners,” he said. “When it came time for me to choose a career, I decided to study medicine, and focus on rural generalism, with a goal of working in a rural hospital. “Rural medicine has a large scope of practice, and every day is different. “Living and working in a small town, you get to know your community a bit better compared to a large city. I’m excited to start my career in Cairns.”
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Junior doctors Marco Soncin and Sophie Gampe with Dr Lachlan Gordon, Cairns Hospital’s acting director of medical and emergency services. Picture: Supplied
FIVE Far North surf lifesaving clubs will benefit from a record $125 million in funding from the Miles Labor government in a partnership with Surf Lifesaving Queensland. The funding is on top of the current four-year $30m commitment made in 2020. Clubs to benefit include Port Douglas, Ellis Beach, Cairns, Etty Bay and Mission Beach. Over 10 years $113 million will provide certainty and support SLSQ’s long-term plans, including increasing membership, and integrating with the government’s wireless network. The remaining $12m capital boost will be delivered to SLSQ this financial year to roll out upgrades to facilities and equipment at clubs across the state as soon as possible. Queensland Premier Steven Miles said “nothing says Queensland more than a day at the beach between the red and yellow flags”. “The sunshine state is home to the best beaches in the world, and without a doubt the best and most dedicated lifeguards and volunteer surf lifesavers in the world,” he said. “Our over 35,000 volunteer surf lifesavers have kept our beaches safe this year and we want to make sure they have everything they need to continue this great work.”
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Appeal by frog hospital l INNISFAIL A CASSOWARY Coast based animal charity has found the ideal home for its frog hospital but needs an investor to come on board so the organisation can rent it back. Frog Safe founding president Deborah Pergolotti said having to rent in the private rental market had been the “kiss of death” for the organisation. “Being forced to move every few years has caused confusion for the public and has put a massive burden on our small number of volunteers, not to mention that these moves need to be paid for and you can’t get grants or government support for that,” she said. “We need a permanent home. There is a listing now in Timoulin that would suit us extremely well, considering that the property itself needs to be suitable, but also it needs to be some distance from pollutants. “I am pleading for a financially secure person to step forward to purchase this lovely home to rent to us permanently.” Ms Pergolotti said the price ($450,000) was negotiable for an environmental buyer. Visit https://www.allhomes.com. au/1383-tumoulin-road-tumoulin-qld-4888. The property of half a hectare has four bedrooms and a three car garage. Contact Frog Safe on (07) 40063784 to discuss the finer details
Tooled up for life’s work Successful training program provides jobs for young people across region
Connor Hagenbach has found a job at at 5 Star Automotive in Cairns after taking part in a Vocational Partnerships Group skills and training program. Picture: Supplied
l FAR NORTH | Isaac Colman A YOUTH employment program across the Far North has resulted in a surge of success following a Queensland Government initiative led by Vocational Partnerships Group. Designed to address a variety of challenges that local youth face, the program offers opportunities to gain skills, qualifications, and support for entering the workforce, in an effort to meet current industry needs and labour shortages. With a focus on youth and young adults aged from 16-24 years, the program equips participants with practical skills, accredited training, and confidence essential for successful navigation of the professional landscape. The success of the program is evident in stories like those of two young men, who secured apprenticeships in the automotive industry – Elijah Blyth at Atherton Automotive and Connor Hagenbach at 5 Star Automotive in Cairns. Vocational Partnerships Group chief executive officer Maryanne Tranter said the program’s approach emphasised the ultimate goal of guiding young people to be successful. “We connect young people with real-world opportunities,” she said. “(We enhance) their employability skills, building
professional networks, and maximizing their potential to succeed in the workplace.” Ms Tranter said there were great benefits to work experience, and how it gave employers a direct insight into potential talent. “Work experience is a winwin,” she said. “(It allows) young people to showcase their skills, while providing employers with firsthand insights into potential talent.” Ms Tranter said it was important to recognise success while acknowledging the program’s most recent graduates, who were congratulated with a celebratory event in their honour. “Tablelands, Mareeba, and Cairns communities can be proud of these hard-working young people,” she said. “They have eagerly and actively engaged in the program, demonstrating an impressive level of dedication to their goals, and are proving to be valuable contributors to the local workforce. “We believe it’s important to celebrate every achievement, no matter how big or small. “By celebrating their success, we hope to encourage them to continue striving towards their goals and inspire others in their community to do the same.” Applications for the January 2024 program intake across Atherton Tablelands, Mareeba, and Cairns are now open.
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Cyclone Jasper’s aftermath
Extension to flood grants
Deadline for flood victims now Feb 7 l FAR NORTH | Nick Dalton RESIDENTS in Far North Queensland impacted by Cyclone Jasper will have another four weeks to apply for personal hardship assistance grants. The Queensland Government has extended the deadline for personal hardship assistance grants for residents in all nine local government areas impacted by the cyclone to February 7. The original cut off for applications was last week. Premier Steven Miles said many people in the flood areas, especially those living in more remote communities, had been unable to access financial assistance until now due to the scale of the disaster. “We stand shoulder to shoulder with these communities and we are determined that no one will be left out or left behind when it comes to accessing personal hardship assistance,” he said. “For this reason, we have decided to extend the deadline in all nine local government areas
so that everybody who needs help has an opportunity to get it.” The assistance includes: • Emergency Hardship Assistance – $180 per person, up to $900 for a family of five or more for essential needs such as food, clothing or medical supplies. • Essential Services Hardship Assistance – $150 per person, up to $750 for a family of five or more following the loss of essential services at home for more than five consecutive days. • Essential Household Contents – Income-tested grants up to $1765 for individuals and up to $5300 for couples or families to replace destroyed essential household contents such as bed linen and white goods. • Essential Services Safety and Reconnection Scheme grants – with increased incometesting limits to help uninsured residents reconnect damaged services like electricity, gas and water. Up to $5000 per household. • Structural Assistance Grants – up to $50,000 for uninsured, income-tested owner-occupiers
towards the repair or replacement of a disaster damaged dwelling. Cairns Regional Council ratepayers severely impacted by the recent flood event can apply for financial assistance in the form of extended interest-free payment arrangement. To apply, people can complete the rates hardship relief online form at https://www.cairns.qld. gov.au/online/report-a-problem/ hardship-relief or call 1300 69 22 47. In the meantime Degarra residents have welcomed news temporary housing is finally on the way after the community was left devastated in the wake of Cyclone Jasper and flooding more than one month ago. Douglas Shire Mayor, Michael Kerr said it was good to see common sense had prevailed. “Bureaucratic red tape stalled the delivery of seven caravans to Degarra,” he said. “This was unacceptable and I’m grateful the Department of Housing has now listened to the needs of locals.”
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THE community is being urged to continue to donate food and supplies to flood victims. It took two of Cairns top chefs two days to cook 2000 meals for flood victims however Holloways Hub volunteers say this will only last two weeks as the need for food donations continues. When Catherine Pacey from Hook and Sail Catering and Elsa Comino from Eat Real Cairns heard the Holloways Hub was running out of meals last week they joined forces to do something about it. They rallied their networks, getting almost all of the $4000 worth of food needed donated thanks to not-for-profit Kick-On and businesses including Simon George and Sons, Steggles, Stork Distributors, Campbells and Mareeba Butchers. Holloways hub coordinator Rennae Brant-Goodwin said the phenomenal effort had allowed them to get in front of demand by around two weeks but said the need could continue for months. “Currently, we are supplying 150 meals per day,” she said. Locals can donate food and supplies by bringing it to the Holloways Hub in Oleander St or funds can be donated via their go fund page: https://www. gofundme.com/f/flood-victimsof-cairns-holloways-hub
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Soldiers from 11th Engineer Regiment, 31/42 Royal Queensland Regiment and 51st Battalion, Far North Queensland Regiment clean up Bloomfield River State School after the devastating floods as part of the ongoing ADF support to Far North Queensland. Picture: LSIS Jarrod Mulvihill
THE Australian Defence Force has put boots on the ground in support of the Queensland Reconstruction Authority and have been working alongside local contractors and emergency services to help Ayton, Bloomfield and Wujal Wujal which were amongst some of the hardest hit communities devastated by floodwaters just days before Christmas. The small communities were isolated, with many residents evacuated and unable to return home as floodwaters reached their ceilings, wiped out roads and cut off power. Living only a couple of hours north in Hope Vale, Australian army reserve Private Coleridge Scotford from the 51st Far North Queensland Regiment jumped at the opportunity to help his fellow north Queenslanders. “I just thought, these people have gone through such a terrible experience, what more can I do?,” Pte Scotford said. “I helped with food deliveries during the evacuations and then came back to help with the clean up work at the local school and council depot,” he said. “A couple of locals came up to talk to me and said they were grateful we came to help, that was a good feeling because I could see
they were a bit scared.” Corporal Grant Woodholme from Rockhampton said it was great to be a part of recovery efforts in Wujal Wujal. “The amount of devastation we’ve seen here, especially in such a small remote community is staggering, so it’s good to get our feet on the ground and get our hands dirty to help as much as we can,” he said. “We’ve been working at Bloomfield River State School alongside the local contractors. There were just tonnes and tonnes of mud that’s come down from the mountain, so we got in shovelling, draining, cleaning and trying to get the school ready to rock and roll,” Cpl Woodholme said. “Then we were able to help clean out the council depot to get their local council back in action so they can get back out into the community and do what they need to do,” he said. It’s been hard yakka for the team working in thick humidity, but the local community is providing much needed morale and motivation. “It’s very hot, very sticky, especially after all the tropical monsoonal weather but it’s been fantastic and working with the locals has been great,” Cpl Woodholme said. “They’ve been so welcoming towards us and are very appreciative of the work that we have been doing, it’s very rewarding,” he said.
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Redevelop a sleep routine. Holidays can be full of fun late nights, and even later sleep-ins. But by now students should have developed a healthy sleep routine. - Simon Kittock, Facebook
Take some time every day to study or learn something. After having no workload all holidays, it can be quite easy to procrastinate as a habit. - Jessie King, Facebook
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Youngsters should spend some time to read over what you learned last year. If you’re worried about not understanding anything you’ve learned, it’s worth going over what you learned last year with a friend, parent or guardian that can help you understand. - Bob Aunger, Facebook
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Banks need to give flood victims a break while they recover I AM calling for all banks to grant deferment on loan repayments for north Queensland businesses and homeowners affected by floods while they can recover financially. Following a tour of the Cairns, Mareeba, Mossman and Cooktown regions – my second since mid-December – flood victims need time to re-establish their
cash flow and prioritise payments to staff and local creditors without the added burden of meeting loan repayments. I have contacted major financiers asking them to consider pausing loan repayments and extending loan terms for home and business owners desperately trying to get back on their feet. This offer has been made pre-
viously to distressed businesses following disasters. Some people have lost everything and need to keep their jobs. By deferring loans for three to six months, employers can ensure these jobs remain. Some banks are offering loan deferment options for customers but this needs to be an industrywide policy and it needs to be
adequate to ensure businesses stay open and jobs preserved so this important region recovers as quickly as possible. Business owners have contacted me in great distress at having lost much of their traditional Christmas trade and still having to service loans while figuring out how to pay staff and local creditors. Putting a hold
on repayments and extending the term of the loan would help commerce recover much more quickly and give employees more job security. I am also calling on the Queensland Government to cut stamp duty on northern insurance policies. Susan McDonald is an LNP senator for Queensland
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l PORT DOUGLAS THE ‘Goss’ is often about amazing individuals and their achievements in our communities and this week our story is about one of the very best. Bruce Ferguson from Port Douglas has recently raised $10,000 for a very good cause. That in itself is fantastic, however, it’s not so much about the large monetary sum achieved, but more the way he managed to do it. Now in his eighth decade and, I must add, looking very good for it, Bruce has spent the last year collecting empty cans and bottles for recycling. Apart from the benefits to our environment, each empty container returns 10 cents. Doing the maths, 10,000 bucks equates to 100,000 collected items, which I think is an unbelievable amount. Bruce thought of the idea, in 2022, at the Port Douglas Community Service Network, where he is a volunteer for the neighbourhood centre. His inspiration came at the group’s Christmas party, where Bruce was alarmed by the number of empty cans and bottles that may ultimately end up in general rubbish. Seeing the opportunity to turn this into useful coin, he embarked on this impressive challenge. His target was to reach the massive 100,000 mark by Christmas last year, but this got slightly delayed due to Cyclone Jasper. Not to be beaten, he finally reached his target by January 8. Most of Bruce’s bin searching was carried out at local resorts who were happy for him to carry out the arduous task at their location. Our local superstar obviously experienced some unpleasant finds in amongst the desired objects, but he was also surprised to see how many very usable items were dumped by people in a rush to get to the airport or something similar. Bruce’s four to five hours a day effort, plus the generally high number of visitors to the resorts, guaranteed a large number desired empties and ultimately lots of cents in return. How the money gets used has been left, by Bruce, to the Port Douglas Neighbourhood Centre. They plan to use the funds wisely by providing a canvas shelter for their weekly morning food distribution on Wednesdays. These have proved a great help for locals, doing it tough, during the recent weather events. One would assume that Bruce has done his dash when it comes to rummaging through bins, but that’s not the case as he well and truly intends to carry on through 2024. His next target is yet to be announced, but I have no doubt it will be something special. Bruce has been part of the Douglas Shire community for many years, originally owning 2ha of Craiglie which he leased it to a cane farmer. Nowadays, that area is home to many local residents. Many years later, Bruce is still putting back into the part of the World that he loves so much. I’m off to propose a toast to our hero Bruce Ferguson, so for now it’s Gazza signing out. This will at least free up another 10 cent container for him to collect. Send your stories to gazza@cairnslocalnews.com.au
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Colourful stage show Opening of iconic Les Miserables production tonight at CPAC l CAIRNS CBD ONE of the world’s most iconic and longest-running musicals, Les Misérables, opens in Cairns tonight. THE Cairns Choral Society (CCS) begins 2024 with this treat for locals – the opportunity to see and experience Les Misérables – with its 10-show season at the Cairns Performing Arts Centre (CPAC). Under the direction of Venera Walsh, the crew and cast bumped into CPAC last week for the season which will include two matinee performances before its final show on Saturday, January 27. The larger-than-life set melds with the latest technology to transport audiences to the streets of 19th-century Paris, with the ‘bump-in’ followed by finishing the 150 costumes, organising tables of props and microphones, testing the lighting plot, sound checks and technical rehearsals. In what is her third CCS show as producer and sponsorship coordinator, Kameli Williams also lends a hand stitching costumes, assisting backstage, producing the program and generally assisting wherever needed. Ms Walsh said Cairns just loved Les Misérables. “Our city’s love affair with the popular musical began in 1993 when the Choral Society presented the first-ever amateur production of Les Miz in the Southern Hemisphere,” she said. For Mrs Walsh, who played Madame Thénardier in the 2003 production, directing the show was a wonderful honour and
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privilege. “Les Misérables is regarded by many as the greatest musical of all time, and if the memorable musical score by Claude-Michel Schönberg doesn’t grab you, the epic and emotional tale of ex-convict Jean Valjean’s struggle for redemption surely will,” she said. “Les Miz promises stunning performances from our leads and cast members, includ-
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ing Daniel Darveniza, who is playing the iconic role of Jean Valjean, and newcomer Mathew Lowe, who brings a wealth of experience to his portrayal of the ruthless Inspector Javert. “The 63-strong cast, aged between 10 and 60 years, has been fully immersed in a rigorous rehearsal phase since September.” Mrs Walsh said she encouraged everyone, young and old
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Talented duo ready to bloom l EDMONTON | Gail Sedorkin CAIRNS Indigenous Art Fair (CIAF) has named Edmonton artist Yvonne Lynelle Flinders of Sown in Time and Desert-Rain Magpie of Magpie Dreaming the inaugural recipients of its new and innovative fashion and textile design accelerator program, BLOOM. Both designers will receive business mentorship, skills training, and industry connections in the coming months, culminating in a performance-ready collection for the 15th anniversary season of CIAF in July. BLOOM is an innovative program central to CIAF’s ambitious and transformative fouryear plan to promote the development of new, high-quality First Nations creative experiences that will boost employment and economic participation throughout Queensland. According to CIAF artistic director Francoise Lane (above), BLOOM aligned beautifully with the event’s strategic plan and is the first program of its kind in the organisation’s
Model Benita Williams wearing Sown in Time designs by Lynelle Flinders – the inaugural recipient of CIAF’s new BLOOM Fashion Design Collection Development program. Picture: Supplied
15-year history. “We created BLOOM for fashion design and textile artists to support the production of quality fashion garments and textiles that are retail market ready,” she said. “Launched in 2013 under the curation of Grace Lillian Lee of FNFD, CIAF’s fashion performance essentially pioneered Australia’s Indigenous fashion movement and is a much-loved highlight of our annual program.” Cairns recipient Ms Flinders said she was grateful to CIAF for the opportunity to learn from industry professionals and take the next step in her design and business journey. “I am also keen to share what I learn with others. It’s never too late to dream,” she said. From her home base in Cairns,
she has featured designs in CIAF fashion performances from the outset and was the CIAF fashion performance curator for 2022 and 2023. She is also a recipient of First Nations Fashion Design (FNFD) program. “My vision is to provide high quality, hand-made Indigenous fashion designs and clothing to a worldwide market,” Ms Flinders said. The other recipient, DesertRain Magpie, is an established weaver midway through a Bachelor of Contemporary Indigenous Australian Art at Griffith University Southbank campus in southeast Queensland. CIAF is also seeking a fashion coordinator for its 2024 Country Speaking Fashion Performance. Taking a cue from the 2024 curatorial theme, Country Speaking, CIAF is seeking applications for a fashion coordinator to produce a vibrant, inclusive, and culturally immersive fashion performance program ahead of its 15th anniversary in July. Applications for this two-year, parttime program close on January 31, 2024. Email artfair@ciaf.com.au for details.
Creatures of the night l CAIRNS CBD | Isabella Guzman Gonzalez
Cairns Aquarium staff members Rachelle Walton, Maiko Okamoto, Sharlee Correa and chief executive Daniel Leipnik explore the Night at the Aquarium experience. Picture: Isabella Guzman Gonzalez
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Youths link with elders
Apply for Tanks Markets
Cultural exhibition marries past with future using hi-tech AI
l EDGE HILL
l CAIRNS CBD IN A world often overshadowed by artificiality, I Am Here by Indigenous Design Labs (IDL) aims to unveil the true spirit of belonging through real-time connections with those who carry the wisdom of the past. The exhibition at Court House Gallery explores Indigenous identity through a blend of traditional photography and contemporary artificial intelligence technologies. It is the result of a creative mentorship and project for Indigenous youths to connect with elders from the region. Cairns Mayor Terry James said that I Am Here represented the council’s dedication to preserving culture, fostering education, and showcasing the remarkable cultural diversity spanning from Cairns to the Torres Strait. “The innovative exhibition focused strongly on knowledge building through creative mentorships, as well as the passing of cultural knowledge from elders to younger generations – an incredibly important way for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to maintain their culture,” he said. The dynamic team at IDL has spent the past five years pushing the boundaries of what is defined as Indigenous creativ-
Indigenous Design Labs youth creatives (from left) Reseira Brown, Chenae Dempsey, Leonardo Robinson, Samara Francis, Siuai Donigi-Bedford, Lalawa Donigi-Bedford, Sina Mahina and Norah Schlesak. Picture: Supplied
ity, and working with some of Australia’s leading brands and companies including MECCA, Target, The EVT Group, Cairns Regional Council, The Starlight Foundation and more. Aboriginal designer and co-
founder of IDL Leigh Harris said IDL was still a work in progress, “but we are doing some amazing work locally and nationally.” “This exhibition connects these young people back to our elders and importantly shows
them and others who view it that we must never lose connection to them, they are at the heart of our belonging,” he said. Mr Harris said IDL was demonstrating that when harnessed thoughtfully, artificial intelligence could be
a powerful tool for amplifying, rather than erasing, the voices of Indigenous communities. I Am Here is at Court House Gallery from today through to March 2, with the official launch event at 10am tomorrow
PRODUCERS of quality local art, craft, jewellery and more are being sought for the 2024 Tanks Markets. Cairns Regional Council manages the monthly Tanks Markets, and has opened applications for stallholders for 2024. About 80 stallholders offer a blend of local art, craft, handsewn designs, pottery, skin care, jewellery, blacksmithing, plants and produce along with food vendors and family entertainment, on the promenade of Collins Ave, next to the Tanks Arts Centre. The first 2024 Tanks Market in Collins Ave, Edge Hill, will be held on April 28 and will run through until November 24, 2024. Generally held on the last Sunday of the month, August is the one exception, with Tanks Markets part of the Carnival on Collins celebrations on September 1. Annual stallholder applications are open until February 9, with applicants notified of outcomes by March 31. Applicants may also apply to be on the casual waiting list. Apply at https://www.cairns. qld.gov.au/experience-cairns/ events/markets
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CPAC PRESENTS
Morning Melodies CPAC Theatre | Doors 9.00am | Show 11.00am The Morning Melodies 2024 season is set to dazzle audiences once again with an impeccable line-up of musical theatre and contemporary performance. Morning Melodies offers more than just light daytime entertainment - it offers connection, community and culture… and a delightful pre-show morning tea included with the ticket! Check out the program below.
Remembering the Days of Cat Stevens Pioneers, Echo of the Past exhibition. Picture: Mission Beach Historical Society
February 12
Mission Beach’s rich history on display
Past brought back to life l ATHERTON | Gail Sedorkin DON’T miss the chance to reflect on the diverse past of Mission Beach at the current exhibition, Echo of the Past. The Mission Beach Historical Society’s (MBHS) inaugural exhibition, Echo of the Past – Historical photographs from Mission Beach, 1890s – 1950s, is now on show at the Atherton Library until April 27. Historic photographs (portraits, landscapes, social events and work life scenes), Djiru cultural objects, and memorabilia provide an insight in the diverse early history of Mission Beach. Recollections from the coastal rainforest Djiru people, the first pioneers and later settlers, farmers, attendees at gatherings and war time events allow visitors to reflect on the past, preserve important memories and events, and foster and celebrate a sense of identity, diversity and cultural connections between
Djiru and the wider community. The exhibition includes a series of historic photographs (16 frames with more than 60 black and white photos – portraits, landscapes, social events and work life scenes), Djiru cultural objects (swords, spear thrower, eel trap, various stone implements and baskets) and memorabilia to provide an insight into the diverse early history of Mission Beach. Djiru traditional owner, elder and artist Leonard Andy agreed to collaborate and co-curate the historic photographic exhibition. The exhibition project was led by MBHS president, Dr Valerie Boll, an anthropologist and curator, who worked with Mr Andy and the Warrangburra Aboriginal Corporation RNTBC – PBC to source and document Djiru history and photographs. MBHS members participated in researching and documenting historical photographs, writing text, labels and accompanying printed material and creating a
slideshow for the display. Dr Boll said the project was made possible by the Australian Government’s Regional Arts Fund, provided through Regional Arts Australia, administered in Queensland by Flying Arts Alliance. She said the MBHS would also like to thank the Foundation for Rural and Regional Renewal (FRRR) and the Tim Fairfax Family Foundation for their philanthropic support. “The display offers a snapshot of our intriguing, beautiful, dynamic ‘frontier‘ region and its people, making the history of Far North Queensland accessible for current and future generations,” Dr Boll said. “Through the themes of community, sea and land, the photographs and Djiru cultural objects have been used as points of focus to examine all aspects of Mission Beach history,” she said.
For more information about MBHS visit https://mbhs.com.au/
The Boys From Oz April 22
Some Enchanted Evening: The Songs of Rodgers & Hammerstein June 10
Melinda Schneider: A Farewell to Doris August 12
Livvy & Pete by Amplified House September 30
Andrews & Bing Christmas Swing December 2
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Djiru, Echo of the Past exhibition. Picture: Mission Beach Historical Society
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WHAT’S ON
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LES MISÉRABLES @ CPAC l FRI JAN 19, 7:30PM-10:30PM
Cairns Choral Society Inc. is proudly bringing one of the world’s most iconic and longest running musicals, Les Misérables, to Cairns audiences in 2024. Les Misérables tells the story of Jean Valjean, a former convict who spends a lifetime seeking redemption. Set against the backdrop of 19th-century France and the aftermath of the French Revolution. Performances: 19th January – 27th January 2024 Book your tickets through ticketlink.
GIG Guide *Please check with the Venues regarding any cancellations or entry requirements.
FRIDAY Dunwoody’s Hotel Cinnamon Sun, 4:00pm Boardwalk Social by Crystalbrook Andrea, 5:00pm Ten 06 Victoria Boxall, 5:30pm
MELANIE HAVA @ CAIRNS ART GALLERY l SAT JAN 20, 10:00AM-5:00PM
The Benson Hotel Drewboy, 6:30pm Cazaly’s Cairns Kick Start, 6:30pm
Melanie Hava was born in Mount Isa, Queensland. After spending time in Austria with her father’s family she returned to Cairns to be close to her mother’s country where she feels at home and at one with the spirits of the rainforest.
Tablelands Music Lovers FNQ Wind and Wood, 7:00pm
Exhibition Runs: Saturday 28th October – 18th February 2024 Entry: Free Entry
Anthill Hotel Mareeba Mississippi Shakedown, 8:00pm
Palm Cove Surf Club Janna Mercedes, 7:00pm Tablelands Music Lovers FNQ Whiskey Boat, 7:30pm
Bar36 at The Reef Hotel Casino Big Noise, 9:00pm
For more information please visit the Cairns Art Gallery website.
BREWERY TOURS @ HEMINGWAY’S BREWERY l SAT JAN 20, 12:30PM-1:15PM
Held entirely within our brewery’s space, you’ll be in the epicentre of the action. And who knows, your experience might pique the interest of fellow guests, inspiring them to embark on this journey next time! You can expect a brewery walkthrough (20 mins), interactive ingredient tables, a curated tasting session (25 mins), and exclusivity. When: Monthly on Saturdays Times: 12:30pm to 1:15pm and 1:45pm to 2:30pm. Pricing: Standard Tour – $39 per person For more information and bookings see the Hemingway’s Brewery website.
SATURDAY Ellis Beach Bar & Grill Amazona’s, 3:00pm Yorkey’s Knob Boating Club Victoria Boxall, 3:00pm L’ Unico Trinity Beach Saxman, 4:30pm The Crown Hotel Janna Mercedes, 5:30pm Brothers Leagues Club Cairns 3s a Crowd, 6:30pm Cazaly’s Cairns Fingerprint, 6:30pm Red Beret Hotel Tropic Thunder, 8:00pm
STILL LIFE COMES ALIVE @ CAIRNS MUSEUM
Bar36 at The Reef Hotel Casino Big Noise, 9:00pm
l SAT JAN 20, 10:00AM-4:00PM
The latest temporary exhibition at Cairns Museum is a partnership between Cairns Historical Society and Cairns Art Society, curated by Daniela Vávrová. The term still life describes a work of art that depicts objects from the natural or man-made world. A still life can be a celebration of material pleasures such as food or wine, but may also be a warning of the ephemerality of these pleasures. Exhibition Runs: Friday 3rd November till 9th March 2024 For more information visit the Cairns Museum website.
CAIRNS TAIPANS @ CAIRNS CONVENTION CENTRE
SUNDAY Mountain View Hotel Denim Blues, 12:00pm Ellis Beach Bar & Grill Cinnamon Sun, 2:00pm O’Donnells Palm Cove Saxman, 3:00pm Rattle ‘n’ Hum Palm Cove Andrea, 3:00pm Bar36 at The Reef Hotel Casino Kaweyova, 7:30pm
l SUN JAN 21, 3:00PM-5:30PM
Get along and support your CQUniversity Cairns Taipans at their Home Game at the Cairns Convention Centre. See your CQUniversity Cairns Taipans take on the Brisbane Bullets! Cost: Tickets from $28.00 Book your tickets now through the Orange Army website.
MANPOWER @ CAZALYS CAIRNS l TUE JAN 23, 7:00PM-11:00PM
Join us for MANPOWER at Cazalys and enjoy an unforgettable experience from the minute you walk through the door! The Worlds #1 Male Revue show is the ultimate girl’s night out. A light-hearted, fun performance, Manpower is the perfect occasion for a girl’s night out, hen’s party, birthday or celebration. Enjoy an unforgettable experience from the minute you walk through the door, no matter the occasion. Cost: $40 Book your tickets through trybooking. PAGE 18 Cairns Local News, Friday, January 19, 2024
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Gemini
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It’s doubtful anyone will try to stand in your way or cut you off at the pass this week. Sign up for seminars that will expand your business awareness. Exaggeration or deception coupled with overindulgence might be a problem. You should make sure that your personal papers are in order.
Camping, swimming, and biking expeditions should all be considered. Don’t let the moods of those you live with get you down. Take part in stimulating debates that will allow you to show off your intelligence. Try to calm down and listen to your partner’s complaints. Compromise may be necessary.
Don’t be too eager to start any debates. Travel for business will be advantageous. Don’t put your professional reputation on the line. Be careful while traveling.
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Virgo
Jun 22 to Jul 22
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You won’t be able to keep a secret. Too much too fast will be the attitude surrounding your home environment. A need to be in love may fool you. Your efforts won’t go unnoticed; however, someone you work with may get jealous.
You may have problems with children. You’re undergoing changes. Try to avoid being extravagant this week. Your flair for dramatic appeal will unleash itself at social functions. Your ability to get the job done will result in added responsibility and possible promotion.
You can invest in profitable ventures. Build on friendship rather than starting out in an intimate encounter. Your dramatic nature may be too much to handle. Don’t count your chickens before they hatch.
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Libra
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Oct 23 to Nov 21
You should be able to tie up loose ends this week. Your changing attitudes may be causing concern for your partner. Take time to deal with legal documents and the affairs of people who you may be indebted to. You will be popular with acquaintances; however, loved ones could feel left out and insecure.
Try not to be overbearing where family is concerned. Be prepared to take care of the issues at hand. You should visit a friend or relative who hasn’t been feeling up to par. Try to spend more time with children and relatives.
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Property purchases should be on your mind. You may need the space, but you need the extra cash more. This is a great day to get out and enjoy an entertaining evening with friends or lovers. Don’t let opposition from those envious of your talents daunt your progress.
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This is a good day to check out your investments. Your mate may not have been honest with you. Sign up for courses that will bring you more skills. You will be in the mood for competition, and your ability to lead a group will bring you popularity.
Don’t vacillate about asking for assistance if you need it. You are best to back away from commitment. Loss or theft may occur if you are careless with your belongings. Make money using your ingenuity and creative talent.
You mustn’t take on other people’s responsibilities or you may find yourself irritable and exhausted. You can help a close friend find solutions to personal problems. Matters pertaining to your home environment will be favourable if you are direct.
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Real Estate Tips to get children into property
How to help buy a home l PROPERTY TIPS THE cost of living paired with the current housing market has made it even more difficult for young people to afford their first home. Supportive parents or guardians may want to help assist their adult children, aspiring First Home Buyers, to enter the housing market but are not sure how. LJ Hooker suggests some tangible and beneficial ways parents can contribute to their children’s housing aspirations to make the dream of home ownership more of a reality. 1. Lend them money If parents are fortunate enough to have some spare cash reserves, they can lend the deposit to their children on a commercial basis. 2. Provide personal guarantees This is a true test of faith in
children. If parents have any property or other assets, these could be used as securities in the form of personal guarantees to the lender. 3. Joint venture Property co-ownership or a joint venture arrangement could be entered into as ‘tenants in common’, whereby parents put up the cash for a percentage of the property and allow the child to use the property as security for them to buy their own share. 4. Education - the earlier, the better Encourage children to absorb property know-how and improve their financial literacy skills. For example, encouraging them to attend seminars on money management and property. 5. Encourage children to become “rentvestors” and think interstate
Cities like Sydney and Melbourne are out of reach for many FHBs. ‘Rentvesting’ is when the purchaser acts as a landlord on their property – often in an affordable suburb or region – while renting another property, close to their work, friends, and other lifestyle factors. 6. Take advantage of the First Home Buyers Grant (FHOG) The FHOG is a national scheme aiming to help first-home buyers enter the housing market. 7. Match your kids’ savings A great way to give your kids first-home support is to match their savings. 8. Provide rent-free living If your adult kids are still living with you in the family home, consider holding off on the weekly/monthly rent. Instead, allow them to pull their weight by helping out with the housework.
Parents can do a lot to help their children buy a new home. Picture: iStock
Very large Tully area Banana Farm parcel • This established Banana Farm comprising two farming operations is for sale as One Parcel with all bananas packed at the Jarra Creek farm in the large packing shed with over 2,000 m2 floor area • Jarra Creek farm has 71.5 ha (176.7 ac) of land with approx. 45.4 ha (112.4 ac) of cropping area and a 245 ML Water Allocation to irrigate from adjoining Jarra Creek • Dingo Pocket farm has 139.6 ha (345 ac) of land with approx. 98.4 ha (243.1 ac) of cropping area and a 1064 ML Water Allocation to irrigate from adjoining Tully River • Both farms have a large amount of building infrastructure and includes the banana crop and some machinery and equipment • Conditional quarry material Allocation on both farms to extract quarry material (sand) from the adjoining creek and river • Both farms situated within approx. 15.8 km from the Tully Post Office Jarra Creek & Dingo Pocket, QLD 4854 Land Size: 211.176 ha (521.8 ac) total For Sale: Expressions of Interest (EOI) closing 29 January 2024 at 5pm Property ID: nutrien.harcourts.net/L25659169 Jim Cooper M 0417 736 935 Nutrien Harcourts Tully
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Real Estate
Call for cheaper premiums
REIQ wants governments to better protect homes against natural disasters l SPECIAL REPORT
than the rest of the country – depending on the location of the property there could be an even bigger disparity. “The high insurance premiums are, not only prohibitive to some buyers, they also act as a disincentive for construction of new dwellings. “The Federal Reinsurance Pool commenced July 1 – a $10bn Commonwealth Guarantee designed to lower the risk for insurers and likely drop premiums accordingly. “However, insurers have been slow to act with premium reductions in FNQ. “It does little to mitigate insurer risk when the scheme includes a 48-hour cessation date after the event, meaning damage which occurs afterward is not covered for insurers. This needs to be revised to ensure it actually achieves what it sets out to do.” Ms Mercorella said with a range of natural disasters across Queensland from fires to floods it was time for the Queensland Government to
THE Real Estate Institute of Queensland (REIQ) is calling on both federal and state governments to better protect homes against natural disasters with programs that will ensure insurance premiums are manageable for all Queenslanders. Following a series of natural disasters across the state, the REIQ fears that insurance premiums will become unaffordable for more Queensland homeowners. REIQ chief executive officer Antonia Mercorella said the cyclone and flooding event in Far North Queensland had highlighted the need for an expedited insurance pool in Queensland. “Home and contents insurance premiums in north Queensland are on average $2918 per annum, which is 64 per cent higher than southerners,” she said. “Further, in North Queensland, higher value strata (unit) insurance is three times higher
This house on Oleander St, Holloways Beach, was largely destroyed in the Cyclone Jasper floods.
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look at all options to make insurance affordable again. “The REIQ calls on the Queensland Government to commence a program similar to that seen in New Zealand where a small percentage of all home insurance policies is set aside in an investment fund, allowing quick access for consumers in the case of a natural disaster,” she said. “Further, the state government needs to prioritise natural disaster mitigating infrastructure to aid in bringing down the cost of insurance for residents of these regions that contribute so much to the Queensland economy. “The lost productivity and impact to small business needs to be addressed to reflect a modern economy. “As the Queensland Treasurer has indicated, the state has a strong balance sheet, so now is the time to utilise that strength to provide Queenslanders with the ability to insure their properties in an affordable manner no matter their location.”
Land Area 1.6 Ha = 3.97 acres This home is on a small acreage, with a boundary to a large creek with power lines running along the road. • Separate toilet and shower • Hot water chip heater and solar system. • Self – sufficiency and rural views Call to arrange an inspection today! $375,000
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Motoring Swedish car maker focused on only selling electric vehicles by 2026
Volvo marks record sales
l NEWS | Nick Dalton VOLVO Car Australia ended 2023 on an historic high after delivering another record sales result that has propelled the Swedish carmaker into the history books. National sales data by VFACTs show Volvo sold 11,128 cars in 2023, notching up yet another year-on-year growth. Cracking the 11,000-plus milestone in 2023 follows last year’s record-breaking 10,715 sales milestone. Volvo has achieved successive sales records for the last six out of seven years. The 11,000-plus milestone was driven by another strong performance in December, with 927 sales. For the second successive year Volvo’s multi awardwinning XC40 clinched the No.1 spot in the small luxury SUV segment, with 5837 sales. Volvo Car Australia managing director Stephen Connor said the historic sales results
reinforced the ongoing strength of the Volvo brand in Australia, and Volvo’s commitment to being a fully electric car company. “When I joined Volvo in 2017, we sold 4682 cars in 12 months, all of which were equipped with internal combustion engines. In seven years, we have increased our volume by more than 125 per cent to 11,128 cars,” he said. “In 2019 we made the bold decision to delete diesel variants from our local model line-up as we embraced the vision of our strategy of ultimately being an all-electric car company. We forge ahead our way. “Along the way we have also increased the sales of our Pure Electric cars to 3949 in 2023, which is 35 per cent of our total volume, led by the XC40 Recharge Pure Electric and the C40 Recharge Pure Electric. “Globally, Volvo Cars is firmly committed to becoming an electric-only carmaker by 2030. One of my first actions as the managing director, I announced that Volvo Car Australia
will make the transition to full all-electric even earlier. Our planning sees us achieving this by 2026. “We know Australian consumers are early adopters of new technologies, and they are embracing fully electric cars in increasing numbers as part of a practical response to combatting climate change. We believe this momentum will increase in the years ahead. “By 2025 nearly 80 per cent of Volvo’s Australian sales will comprise of fully electric models. There is no long-term future for cars with an internal combustion engine. “So, instead of investing in a shrinking business, we choose to invest in the future, which is fully electric. “The earlier deadline will allow us to meet the expectations of our Australian customers and be a part of the solution when it comes to fighting climate change.” Volvo’s smallest electric SUV, the EX30, arrives by April 2024.
Volvo’s smallest EV – the EX30 – arrives in the first quarter of 2024.
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BMW Australia has topped the sales charts for German brands for the first time in 11 years. Total BMW sales reached 26,184 vehicles sold across the country, a growth rate of 15.4 per cent. BMW rank achieved two per cent overall share of the market – and ahead of nearest rivals Mercedes-Benz (24,315 units and two per cent market share) and Audi (19,039 units and a 1.6 per cent market share). With 11 new BMW models introduced into the market during the year, the BMW X1 secured the top spot with 4644 vehicles sold, closely followed by the BMW X3 in second place, with 4002 vehicles. The BMW X5 claimed third place, with 3682 vehicles. The BMW X model range continues to gain popularity accounting for 61.6 per cent of BMW Australia’s total sales. Additionally, the BMW 3 Series and BMW 1 Series contributed significantly with 3147 and 1755 units sold. Mini celebrated a record-breaking year in 2023 with 4289 sales – up by 42.9 per cent compared to 2022. The Mini Hatch, including the all-electric Cooper S, claimed the top spot among best-selling models with 2011 vehicles. The Countryman secured second place with 1567 vehicles. The Cabrio and Clubman also played their part with 390 and
321 vehicles. The BMW Group’s ramp-up of electrification in 2023 helped. Mini’s electric vehicle sales increased by 21 per cent, totalling 551 vehicles. BMW’s electric vehicle sales topped 2990 vehicles, with a growth rate of 131 per cent. In 2023, electric vehicles accounted for 11.4 per cent of BMW’s total sales and 12.8 per cent of Mini’s total sales share. The BMW Group plans to introduce the iX2 eDrive20 and iX2 xDrive30 in the first quarter of 2024, which will mean BMW Australia offers six electric vehicle variants priced under $89,332, exempting them from both the Luxury Car Tax (LCT) for fuel efficient vehicles and Fringe Benefits Tax (FBT) for fleet operators. Also arriving this year are the fully electric Mini Cooper and Countryman. BMW Australia chief executive officer Wolfgang Buechel said 2023 was an “outstanding performance”. “Our exceptional sales figures for both BMW and Mini and the substantial growth in the electric vehicle segment underscores our commitment to innovation and sustainability,” he said. “As we celebrate our achievements, it’s essential to recognise the success factors that propels the BMW Group – brand, product, and people. “Our iconic brand symbolises trust and excellence. Our cutting-edge products define driving pleasure.”
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Aiming for $100m by 2030 l MOUNTAIN BIKING | Gail Sedorkin MOUNTAIN biking has the potential to bring more than $100 million to Far North Queensland by 2030. Tourism Tropical North Queensland chief executive officer Mark Olsen said mountain biking was worth $11 million to the region before the pandemic, but had major capacity to expand. “Mountain biking has the potential to grow to $100 million by 2030 with more events, an expanded trail network and support services, and additional marketing,” he said. World Trail joint director Glen Jacobs said the expansion of the Smithfield Mountain Bike Network from 30km to 85km would ensure it was an even stronger drawcard for international visitors and events such as Crankworx – the most-watched mountain bike event on the planet. Cairns was recently confirmed for the 2024 Crankworx World Tour Paradise Edition, the third time the Smithfield Mountain Bike Network has hosted the event. Mr Jacobs said early estimations found it would require approximately $155,000 to progress the Smithfield expansion project into the design phase, with construction prices varying depending on the design and inclusions chosen. “This major expansion means riders would visit for at least five days to ride all the trails, rather than just fitting one day into their holiday,” he said.
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MOSSMAN MEN’S BOWLS Saturday, January 13th. Winners; Mick Frese, John Arnold def. Bill Smith, Peter Worley + 10. R/U; Buschy, Terry Richards, Daryl Hoskins def. John Fleming, Mike Sims, Nev Tesch + 9. David Blain, Bill Allison, Dick Pitt def. Ranald Edwards, Colt Dwyer, Jock Constantine
“This would also attract mountain bike riders from around the world – it’s such a beautiful place for recreational and competitive riders. “It’s really a hybrid network – you would come here to race but also to ride the trails as a tourist.” Cairns Mayor Terry James said an expansion of the Smithfield trails would certainly add to what is on offer to visitors and locals, who had been inspired by events such as Crankworx Cairns. “The Smithfield trails are truly unique in the way they wind and twist their way through the rainforest, over and through streams and gullies, and along ridges that overlook the ocean, showcasing our region’s natural wonders in the Wet Tropics rainforest and the Great Barrier Reef,” he said. “I look forward to welcoming back Crankworx Cairns in 2024. Having the world’s most watched mountain bike tour in Cairns adds to our city’s growing reputation as a sports-tourism destination,” More than 31,000 visitors are predicted to be in Cairns for Crankworx from May 22 to May 26, 2024, delivering up to $7 million for the economy. The world’s best mountain bike athletes will compete in Cairns over five days across several disciplines including slopestyle, slalom, dual slalom and downhill. In the lead-up to Crankworx, the UCI Mountain Bike Masters World Championships 2024 is also set to take place in Cairns from May 16 to May 19, 2024.
+ 7. Bernie Wolland, Bruce Lester, Peter McGrory def. Ted Holmes, Steve Cue, Warren McCoist +2. Tony Collins, Richard Anderson, Gordon Henderson def. David White, Brian King, Derek Franklin +1. MARLIN COAST BOWLS Results of last Tuesday afternoon men’s triples: J. Bartie,
Exciting action at last year’s Crankworx mountain biking event at Smithfield. Picture: Clint Trahan/Crankworx
S.J Pitt, R. Lloyd 1, D. Smith, D.Lawton, B.O’Connor 2. Tuesday night bowls: spider- Stuart, David, Bob H, Greg, Chriss, Sisca. Thursday mixed triples: Greg Smith, Andrea, Cornelia 1, Rose, Gary, Robbo 2. Saturday morning scroungers: C. Flanagan 1, Geoff 2. WEST CAIRNS MEN’S BOWLS Tuesday 2nd to come in 1st team 5 M.Ped, S. Kavanagh, M Hetherton to come 2nd team 3 N Mallyon, S Ford, Johno.
Thirsty Thursday best players Ray Jones, John Wilcox, Mick Lynch. Sunday 7th to come 1st team 1 L Idiens, T Mathews, A Paraha to come 2nd team 4 Dave Nicholls, J Carr, W Edwards. Sunday 9th to come 1st team 9 Rob Morris, Maurie Hetherton, Steve Kavanagh to come 2nd team 10 Les Idiens, P Pedrolis, G Atkins. Thirsty Thursday best players Slippery, Fred Clark, Russell Lawrence. Friday men’s semi-final fours G Smith, J Bent, P Buntain, S
Smith def J Leisha, Yakka, S Ford, J Johnson 21/18. Friday night scroungers 2023 final winner Tania Spregnel R/up Ann Winsor. Saturday men’s semifinal fours G Blades, M Hetherton, J Baynes, S Kavanagh def G Atkins, N Mallyon, A Paraha, K Vivian 19/16. Sunday to come 1st team 6 N Kehrer, Des Lazarus, Trevor Clarke, to come 2nd team 4 Trevor Cholls, Mitchell, Fordy, Dave Nicholls. EDGE HILL BOWLS CLUB Thursday, January 11th. So-
cial bowls. No winners notified. Mixed Social Bowls. Tuesday, January 9th. Winners; Mick, Frank. Wednesday, January 10th. Winners; Trish DeRon, Jennie Bartholomousz, Brenton Sloper. R/U; Lou Pomroy, Greg Thimios, Frank Battye. Saturday, January 13th. Winners; Elaine Whitehead, John Parker. R/U; Gary Terry, Peter Whitehead. Club Championship Triples. Wayne Hewitt, Doug Laycock, Wayne Petrohilos def. Russell Hubbard, Simon Vardy, 15-12.
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Youngsters invited to have a go at tennis on courts throughout the region l TENNIS | Isabella Guzman Gonzalez EDGE Hill Tennis Club is harnessing the excitement of the socalled Summer of Tennis encouraging families to join their Open Day which will be celebrated on the Australian Open finals’ day on Sunday, January 28. A Tennis Queensland initiative, this year, clubs across the Far North are capitalising on the hype surrounding the Australian Open to boost their participation numbers for the year, including Edge Hill, Mission Beach, Redlynch and more, with a fun open day that includes social tennis, coaching, tryouts, and a sausage sizzle. President and coach at Edge Hill Tennis Club Tom Horn said it was the perfect time to hold tryouts for the club. “This is a great time of the year to join a tennis program, when people are watching tennis on TV it encourages them to try out a new sport, and with children going back to school, they’re looking for new activities,” he said. “For our open day on Sunday, January 28 we’re running a morning session from 8-10am and we’ll have children up to eight years from 8-9am and then the older children from 9-10am. They can come along and try out tennis. “We’ll do some coaching with
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them and try to encourage them to take up tennis and do some lessons, they’ll play with low-pressure balls and smaller racquets to make the game easier for the learners. “So, we encourage new members, children and adults, to come and sign up.” As one of Cairns’ original tennis clubs and with a vast array of programs for both children and adults, Edge Hill Tennis Club aims to continue boosting their numbers in 2024. “We have both junior and adult programs, we have learn to play classes, cardiac tennis and night fixtures for the adults and junior squad training, hot shot trainings, and after school ‘Match Play Friday’,” Mr Horn said. “Last year was a very good year for us, we’re a very progressive club, always looking to have new amenities and programs with excellent courts and lightning so we hope to see new members join this year.” Mr Horn encouraged families to look at tennis as a fun sport to take up this year. “Come along, have a look at the club and the facilities and join in, whether you take it seriously or just for fun, it’s a great sport to be involved in,” he said
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Top jockey eyes off return to saddle, including Cairns l RACING | Jordan Gerrans A LITTLE nudge and quiet word from Queensland’s leading hoop has the returning Beau-Dene Appo as hungry as ever to chase winners in the saddle, including Cairns. The 30-year-old Appo was on the sidelines from race riding for the vast majority of 2023 before making a comeback in the final weeks of the year. With 30 city winners on his resume as well as a premiership up at Clifford Park, Appo admits he lost some of the ‘edge’ to race ride in the back end of 2022 before stepping
away for around 13 months. It was close mate and the premier rider in Queensland – James Orman – who pushed the lightweight pilot to get back to the track on race day. Appo drove Orman up to the Darling Downs in the middle of last year when he was chasing the national jockeys’ premiership for the 2022-23 season. Top rider Orman told his mate that he was ‘crazy’ to not be actively riding considering that he is a natural lightweight jockey whereas Orman battles every day to keep his weight down. “That day being back at the races, I thought about it and
was keen to get back into it and get going,” Appo said. While Appo was not race riding, he continued to ride track work on a consistent basis in the city for Eagle Farm horseman Kelly Schweida. He took his first rides back at Callaghan Park in Central Queensland just before Christmas last year and had another engagement at Ipswich this month. “I lost the edge a little bit for riding in races when I was riding full-time work,” Appo said. “I did not even realise it had been 13 months since my last race ride when I did have my first one back, I thought I rode
in July of last year (laughs). “I am enjoying it immensely now because I know all the hard work that people put in behind the scenes that lead to race riding. I am very grateful that I am back riding.” Appo has enjoyed his greatest successes as a hoop at Clifford Park in Toowoomba as well as on the northern circuit through the Sunshine State. That is where he is keen to return to establish himself in the coming months. “Once I am back and fully fit, I am keen to target Toowoomba as well as the northern circuit like Townsville, Cairns, Mackay and Rockhampton,” Appo said.
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