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CAIRNS TIDE TIMES LOW: 3.05 LOW: 14.58 HIGH: 8.59 HIGH: 21.45

CAIRNS TIDE TIMES LOW: 3.40 LOW: 15.35 HIGH: 9.33 HIGH: 22.14

CAIRNS TIDE TIMES LOW: 4.15 LOW: 16.12 HIGH: 10.10 HIGH: 22.43

CAIRNS TIDE TIMES HIGH: 4.50 LOW: 16.46 LOW: 10.46 HIGH: 23.09

CAIRNS TIDE TIMES LOW: 5.25 LOW: 17.20 HIGH: 11.27 HIGH: 23.31

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TOURISTS to Port Douglas will soon have a few extra choices, up to 150 in fact when they decide to travel around the village. Multinational electric scooter and ride share company Beam plans to expand its operations into the bustling North Queensland market with the annoucement they will launch into Port Douglas with up to 150 e-scooters later this month. The announcement was well received and applauded by Tourism Port Douglas Daintree CEO, Tara Bennett. “The introduction of e-scooters to Port Douglas will provide a welcome option for visitors to travel around the village in a sustainable manner, well-aligned with our region’s eco destination focus.” Beam already operates their e-scooter service in Brisbane Adelaide, Canberra and Townsville.

Beam General Manager (ANZ) Tom Cooper feels confident the tourists and locals will welcome the Beam experience. “We’re thrilled to be commencing e-scooter operations

in Port Douglas later this month, with an Australian first, tourism-led approach involving partnerships with tourism operators. “We’re looking forward to making e-mobility a part of the Port Douglas visitor expe-

rience and show how e-scooters can be a part of a region’s tourism offering. “E-scooters are a great way to explore any town, city or region in a fun way. It’s not just a really fun form of transport, but

a way of seeing more, and engaging with local communities. Beam has partnered with resorts and hotels to allow access to Beam’s e-scooter fleet, providing affordable and eco-friendly transport for visitors and locals alike.

Beam’s service will feature affordable pay-as-you-go rates and subscriptions for regular users. The service will appeal to locals, tourists, and families alike, with a minimum riding age of 16 years, or 12-plus with a parent or guardian. Every ride will be covered by Beam’s personal accident insurance. Beam’s e-scooters will be available to hire from selected partner locations, including Niramaya Villas & Spa and Sheraton Grand Mirage Resort Port Douglas. “The e-scooters will be an excellent option for Niramaya guests to travel in and out of the town centre - an ideal way for guests to experience the town without the need to hire a car,” said Chris Benson, Saltwater Properties Managing Director. The distinctive purple scooters will soon become a familiar feature and add a sense of innovation, convenience and increased character to this bustling tourism village.

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age more visitors to enjoy our wonderful area.” “We believe locals will love it, and it also has potential to be a landmark piece of tourism infrastructure to draw in more domestic travellers.” The playground would be built under the shade of the existing fig tree, ensuring the site makes the most of the space already there and blends in with the iconic park. It would feature an enchanted forest where children will discover larger than life creatures such as dragon flies, butterflies and cicadas; hidden tunnels and a lookout atop the larger than life green ant’s nest

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A NEW playground could bring a bite to the fig tree at Rex Smeal Park, in Port Douglas. Douglas Shire Council has released concept designs of a new Green Ant adventure play space for public consultation. Council officers have worked with Landplan director Simon Maher – the man behind the popular Centenary Lakes Nature Play and Fig Tree Adventure Playground in Cairns. The playground would be built entirely in the area under the fig tree, making full use of the shade this magnificent tree provides. Douglas Shire Mayor Michael Kerr said Council want-

ed to build a special playground that would attract families from neighbouring regions to Port Douglas. “We want to get feedback on this exciting concept which features rope bridges, plenty of climbing and slides to keep the children entertained for hours,” he said. “We don’t want just any playground at Rex Smeal Park, we want something eye-catching that celebrates our region, and anyone who has spent time in Far North Queensland knows about green ants. “Like children, green ants love climbing so we feel paying homage to this iconic ant is a creative way to encour-

five-metres in the air. The design incorporates something for a wide age group from toddlers through to tweenagers, and adults who are young at heart. More information and images may be found on Council’s website: www.douglas.qld.gov.au Council has allocated funding to complete detailed design and technical specifications. With a shovel ready project, Council will be seeking grant funding for capital costs to build the facility. Feedback from residents is requested by August 27, (next Friday).

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WATER is a precious natural resource, and whilst we have an abundance of it falling from the skies each year, we are facing in Cairns the potential of insufficient supply within five years. Yes, we need additional water supply infrastructure to carry us further into the future, but here at Cairns Local News we also believe passionately in the principles of conservation of this finite resource. We know the waterwise message is a powerful one, and a message that many locals do not see the need for, but the only way to bring about change in our consumption patterns is to constantly remind us all, as to what reductions are possible by taking small steps. Welcome to this week’s Waterwise, water conservation tip. We look at ways to save water in our kitchen. There are many ways to save water in the household, and the kitchen is another key area where adjustment of habits can make a significant difference. Reducing household water usage not only contributes to saving water for the whole com-

munity but saves you money too. Water use in the kitchen contributes to up to 13 per cent of total household water consumption for cooking, cleaning, washing or drinking. There are many ways to save water in the kitchen: ● Using the dishwasher - running a full load in a water efficient dishwasher uses less water than washing dishes by hand. Avoid pre-rinsing dishes for the dishwasher – a good scrape is usually enough ● Avoid peeling vegetables under running water; instead, rinse and peel vegetables in a bowl and then use the water (and peelings) on your garden ● Store drinking-water in the fridge - running the tap until it is cool wastes up to 15 litres a minute ● Check taps for leaks. A slow dripping tap can use up to 20,000 litres per year, which you’re paying for but not using! It might mean a simple washer replacement but if a plumber is needed, contact a registered and licensed plumber. Visit mpaq.com. au for a list of registered plumbers.

A total taste of Europe WILMA STEVENS OLIVERI’S Deli is an authentic, European-inspired delicatessen located in the heart of Innisfail. The Deli offers an extensive range of gourmet delights, they endeavour to bring the most mouth-watering range of fresh and pantry products to your table. The Deli originally began trading in the early twenties (circa 1923) as a general merchant store along Fitzgerald Esplanade under the name of Saraceni & Co. The current Deli owners are Len and Anita Oliveri, and they purchased the delicatessen in September 1983. When they purchased the deli, it was in a depressed state due to the opening of Woolworths supermarket and 6 months later they

were confronted with the additional opening of a Coles supermarket. Despite this, Len and Anita stayed in their own little world learning the trade and slowly introducing new products, trying to keep the local Italian and ethnic community happy. Even though a lot of customers flocked to the supermarkets, they managed to hold onto a loyal customer following and still do today. As time passed, they began selling to the sons, daughters and grandchildren of those loyal customers and it is they who have made the business flourish. They have gained the confidence of the next generation by supplying products and advice giving their customers the ability to make meals ‘just like mama use to make’. Len and Anita have 3 main

focuses in the deli, customer service, product knowledge and quality products. They have been loyal to their original suppliers like their customers. The suppliers have helped the business thorough good times and in bad. The original coffee supplier is Bushells Robert Timms and is still being used today and is known as “the best coffee in town”. The Deli offers a wide range of services along with products. Customers can order personalised hampers, gift baskets, picnic packs, lunches to go, finger food and sandwich platters. Oliveri’s Deli is also a

strong supporter of the Innisfail and the Far North Queensland community, participating in local events and donating to local charities as a way to say thank you and giving back to the business’s many supporters. Whether you’re a local or just passing through, Len, Anita and staff invite you to drop in and share in the beautiful town that is Innisfail, and if you require any assistance, they are only too happy to help and will happily recommend some of their favourites in the area. Orders can be placed in advance by calling ahead on 4061 3354 or be created while you watch.

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BEARLY THERE PETER MCCULLAGH A GREATLY treasured and quintessentially Australian native animal. Much loved by tourists and locals the koala is battling dwindling numbers and is on the verge of being declared endangered. How did we get to this position, when the koala is so loved and admired? Chair of the Australian Koala Foundation, Deborah Tabart OAM believes it is a combination of our urban development encroaching upon the koala’s natural habitat as well as an increase in natural predators in the koala’s natural habitat. “If we cannot do what’s necessary to protect this iconic animal that brings thousands of tourists to Australia then we are failing. “The koala is worth over $3 billion per year in tourism revenue, with over 30,000

jobs associated, we need to protect these jobs and this tourism icon.” In 1936 the koala was protected nationally after almost four decades of culling for their skins, or pelts, however numbers have never fully recovered and continued to decline nationally. East of the Great Divide, growing urban sprawl is impacting greatly upon our koala colonies, while to the west of the divide the clearing of koala habitat for the growing mining industry has led to a sharp decline in numbers. Either way, we need to protect the koala environment to lift our population numbers. The Federal Government is now seriously considering upgrading the status of the koala from ‘Vulnerable’ to ‘Endangered’ in Queensland, New South Wales, and the ACT. But more needs to be

done to save this iconic Australian marsupial. “We need to incentivise private landholders to protect the biodiversity of our area and protect the natural habitat of the koala,” said Ms Tabart. In Cairns the CaPTA Group have been working on a captive breeding program designed to bolster koala numbers and strengthen their gene pool. Kara Stuart, CaPTA’s Assistant Team Leader – Wildlife has been working with the program for the past few years. Originally from England, Ms Stuart came to Australia to work with koalas on Kangaroo Island in South Australia. “People cannot resist the koala, they’re cute, cuddly and fluffy and they are one of our most popular attractions.” Breeding programs have

been successful in the past. Kangaroo Island with a strong natural habitat for the koala experienced success in boosting koala numbers in the wild. In July last year, the Cairns Zoom and Wildlife Dome welcomed Lulu to their colony. Lulu is a Northern Australian koala, bred in captivity and now enjoying a life of leisure, free from predators, but sometimes at the mercy of the photo and cuddle hungry tourist. Lulu is the third joey born in the past 18 months within the breeding program. Life in the wild is completely different for koalas. Living high in the trees, they are still at risk from wedgetail eagles and other birds of prey, along with feral cats. The Koalas have also lost much of their natural habitat to urban development, leading to a serious dwindling in numbers nationwide. “For a little creature that

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DAVID GARDINER THE KEY body representing doctors will be making a strong submission to the recently announced Senate inquiry on GP shortages on a range of issues about incentives and programs to attract doctors to outer metro, regional and rural areas. The Australian Medical Association’s Dr Marco Giuseppin, who is chair of the AMA Council of Rural Doctors, said some past incentives have not been replaced and others fall well short. “The HECS Reimbursement Scheme, which reimbursed medical students for their standard HECS debts if they chose to train and work in rural and remote communities, ended on 30 June 2015 and has not been replaced,” Dr Giuseppin said. Over many years in the recent past, a range of programs to encourage doctors to work in rural and remote areas of Australia have been tried, Dr Giuseppin said, including the Workforce Incentive Program and the Bonded Medical Program. “However, changes to the Bonded Medical Program

earlier this year caused a great deal of anxiety and concern for doctors in the old schemes it replaced.” The AMA is also of the view that federal funding announced to improve remote and rural doctor numbers is too little, too late. “The federal government allocated $65 million in this year’s budget to pay extra incentives to remote doctors to fix rural doctor shortages, but this is long overdue and falls well short of what is actually needed. It also doesn’t come into effect until next year,” Dr Giuseppin said. While the Queensland AMA does not keep figures on doctor shortages in areas such as Cairns, Cassowary Coast, Mareeba, Hinchinbrook and Mareeba, he said “anecdotally we know that there are shortages.” “It’s clear that rural and regional communities struggle to attract doctors and other health professionals. According to federal Department of Health statistics, there are 121.5 GPs per 100,000 population in major cities, but only 67.9 in very remote areas.” At the Senate inquiry, the

AMA will also strongly reiterate one of its key arguments about Medicare rebates, which it says rebates “have not kept pace with the cost of providing care for decades.” “When Medicare was introduced in 1985, the rebates were set at 85 per cent of what doctors were charging. Now, they cover about half of the cost. “The Medicare rebate for a standard GP consultation up to 20 minutes is just $39.10. This does not cover the true costs of providing appropriate care in a practice, including rent, electricity bills, equipment, staff, insurance, and HECS repayments. “Junior doctors are not choosing general practice training at a high rate. Low Medicare rebates mean that Queensland Health salaries well exceed those that a GP clinic can provide to a young doctor and provide more stability and benefits. This has led to more people choosing to remain in public hospitals and train as specialists.”

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SHORTAGES of doctors in regional areas such as Cairns, Innisfail and the Tablelands are expected to be revealed in full detail during a Senate inquiry due to start in coming weeks – and submissions are being called for. The inquiry’s chair, Cairns-based Queensland Senator Nita Green said the inquiry will examine the shortage of GPs in outer metro, regional and rural Australia. She said GP shortages are not only impacting on patients trying to see a doctor for regular appointments, but the effect is felt in hospital emergency departments where people

end up going during the night to try to see a doctor. “It’s an issue that is raised a lot by locals in Cairns and right across our region whether it be Innisfail, the Tablelands or out west,” Senator Green said. The inquiry will include scrutiny into current government programs which aim to offer incentives for GPs to practice in remote, rural and outer-suburban areas, but also will take a look at GP training reforms, the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on doctor shortages, and the Medicare rebate freeze which doctor representatives argue has been the main cause of the shortage

of bulk-billing GP practices. “The inquiry is currently accepting submissions, so I’d encourage people from our region to put their views and experiences forward – whether you’re a GP or simply a resident who has faced a tough time accessing a doctor when they need one,” Senator Green said. “I want the inquiry to have the real story on the ground from regional Queensland because we should all have access to quality health care regardless of our postcode.” GP shortages, according to Senator Green, can also mean a shortage of specialists.

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80 extra medical places needed by JCU DAVID GARDINER JAMES Cook University will step up its push for the federal government to fund more medical places at its campuses and in postgraduate settings, to help address the shortage of doctors in rural and regional areas. The recent COVID lockdown in Cairns and the closure of international borders has exposed the need for more GPs and other medical professionals in the far north. JCU’s Dean of Medicine and Dentistry, Professor Sarah Larkins, says the university has a good track record of being able to produce doctors and other qualified medical personnel who want to stay in the region. “We’ve got this very successful pipeline, we’ve got 241 graduates that are now working in the Cairns, Tablelands and Torres Strait and Cape region that wouldn’t otherwise be there,” Prof Larkins said. Pre-COVID, regions like far north Queensland could rely on a regular flow of international medical graduates coming into its health systems, but that “tap has been turned off,” with borders closing due to COVID, according to Prof Larkins. Opening new medical training and studying places at a regional university such as JCU has become even more urgent. “It’s been hard to justify the reliance on international medical graduates in the health system for some time on a wide range of grounds, but now the border closures have exposed the dependence and made it a bit of an imperative to think about other ways of producing the health workforce that Australians need and deserve.” The university is stepping up its bid to lobby the federal government -- which regulates university places to get more places for medical courses at its campuses in the far north. “Eighty more places would be reasonable, right across the region; that would be ideal.” JCU has shown its numbers are the best in the country when it comes to the percentage of medical graduates who stay in their regions. “We’re demonstrably the most successful medical program in training, of producing doctors who go on to practice in rural and remote areas.” Prof Larkins believes this will auger JCU well in its effort to win more medical places – with the right combination of courses and postgraduate places to help meet the need for

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more doctors in the regions of the far north. “We offer that entire pathway – first year medical school leaver, all the way through to specialist training, in general practice, or in other medical specialities, so that they don’t actually need to leave the region.” There’s no doubt about the demand for JCU’s medical courses. For the 200 places offered last year, there were over 2,500 applications from around the country. “We’re about selecting medical students from rural and regional areas. We need to train them with a curriculum focused on the needs of rural and regional areas, and provide junior doctor posts and post-graduate training pathways in the same rural and regional areas. “We have very good evidence that when we do all of that, there’s a much higher likelihood of them staying and providing services in those areas.” JCU believes it has been able to so far demonstrate that setting up medical careers in rural and regional areas are satisfying and rewarding. “To that end we try and make sure that all our students receive really rewarding placement experiences; they do 20 weeks of small, rural and remote community placement for their medical training, and we ensure they have a really stimulating time with inspiring supervisors and as a result they want to stay and serve in rural and regional areas,” Prof Larkins said. James Cook University will be making a submission to the recently convened Senate inquiry into outer-urban, rural and regional doctor shortages. That submission will include details of JCU’s success so far in getting medical graduates to stay in the regions to set up careers across the range of health services. “Combining the undergraduate medical training and both postgraduate general practice and specialist training, works. People living in the regions need access to a wide range of generalist, specialist services as well and we need to look at the needs of the whole population and how best we can deliver the workforce to meet that. “We will certainly be putting in a submission based on our experience and our understanding of what will address the problem.”

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IT’S a career that can take you far and wide. A career always in demand, and currently a career where there are not enough qualified professionals. Hairdressers are more than just cheerful people who cut hair and ask “how’s your day is going?” A skilled hairdresser makes us feel and look good. They hear our problems, never judging us. They suggest a look, they even cut to order, based on the latest celebrity style, but more than that, hairdressers have been and will always be an important part of everyone’s life, and will always be the person we call upon before a special event to work their magic and make us look good. Just Cuts Cairns Central has taken on their first apprentice and joined the Just Cuts Queensland hairdressing apprenticeship program, as they work to address the persistent local skills shortage. Carla Odell has owned her salon for 25 years, and says she signed up to the new apprenticeship program due to the pressure COVID-19 has placed on local recruiting for her small business. “Recruitment prospects have been bleak, and we need to turn things around,” said Ms Odell. “For years a large portion of my fully qualified Senior Stylists were from interstate, but COVID has kept shutting the borders, so I’ve signed up to the new apprenticeship program to start training.” Newly appointed apprentice Jessie Kitchener is enjoying her new career. “I love it. I wanted a career that would always be there. “I had spent 3 to 4 years

working in retail, but always wanted to be a hairdresser,” Ms Kitchener said. In the coming months, Just Cuts are looking to recruit multiple apprentices at each of the 4 Cairns salons and are always looking to hire any fully qualified hairdressers in Cairns. “We’re happy to help any young people learn and grow in our industry,” said Carla. “This is new for me too, as Just Cuts only employ fully qualified Stylists. “I’m looking to take on a second apprentice later this year - we need to start training local talent to turn this persistent skill shortage around.” “If every Cairns salon can take apprentices, we can reverse the trend as hairdressing is a lifelong job. Four of my Stylists have been with me for over two decades – you can’t get your hair cut online.” Apprentices spend 4 days a week in salon with both full time and part time options available. Carla says young school leavers this year should consider the apprenticeship program. “Apprenticeships used to be long and boring, but our program is only 2 years and packed with education, plus apprentices will be learning and practising their cutting skills in the first year.” “Just Cuts apprentices won’t just do floor cleaning, we provide hands on experience around front desk, customer management and shampooing plus they get to see experienced Stylists in action.” Due to the ongoing national hairdressing skills shortage, apprentices will receive $1,000 after completing 12 months of the scheme, and a further $1,000 at the completion of the course.

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Heather McGillivray-Taylor gladly accepts a donation from 2 Mossman RAOB members, Charlie and Peter. THE Mossman branch of the RAOB (Royal Antediluvian Order of Buffaloes) recently donated $1200 to Douglas Shire Community Services Association – Mossman Support Services to help with one of their community support programs. This is additional of a recent donation

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An Iso-Wayne is not so good G’DAY Tropicairnsians, You know it never crossed my mind that I would ever get caught up in the COVID quarantine isolation program but bugger me dead it happened. On Saturday July 24, that Delta infected marine pilot walked into my work and inquired about a product we did not have and was sent over the road to Anaconda for his item, only 10 minutes in our store. Nineteen days later I get a phone call 7.30 in the morning waking me up. It was the manager saying I am a casual contact and must get tested and home isolate until notified. Now I don’t mind telling you that my thoughts went back to a conversation I had with a lovely lady managing a ringers store in Cairns Central who said when she was tested they first put the swab stick up her nose then using the same swab down her throat. My mum always warned

me about picking my snotter and eating it, so with caution I slowly creep my Jeep to the front of the line and stone the crows they did the throat first then snotter. Well, I was as happy as a pig rolling in the proverbial. But that happiness was short lived, because on getting home and settling into binge on Netflix my bloody computer craps itself. With nothing to binge on tele, I do what any short fat fella does, pops open the ridgydidge and cooks up a beaut feed then crawls into bed for a nana nap. After one hour of much needed rest my mind turns to writing this column so turning on the smart phone I start trying to type. My fat sausage-like fingers keep making mistakes, so growling I shut the stupid thing down and open the fridge again to make another large snack then crawled back into bed for a stress nap. Feeling much better and refreshed an hour later, me thinks old school is the way. So out comes pen and paper, yep you heard that right, I settle in to put 550 words down in true blue Baby-Boomer style. So with my YouTube mix playing in the background,

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CAIRNS will welcome a new Singles Night next month. Held at the Cairns Colonial Club on Friday September 17, attendees will not only enjoy a night of music and entertainment, a welcome drink and nibbles. The Cairns Singles Night is a nice little introduction to match-making. In fact, some attendees may be matched with other attendees – so my advice is to come with an open mind as you never know what may happen. Open to the young and old at heart, the Cairns Singles Night is the perfect evening for locals looking to have a bit of fun with friends whilst dipping their toe into the dating and matchmaking world. Tickets are $50 and can be purchased online. www.trybooking.com/BTARE

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WHATEVER IT TAKES THERE appears to be increasing ‘COVID-Message-Fatigue’. Put simply most Australians are now numbed by the numbers, ‘tuning-out’ to the political press conferences, and desperately wanting a level of normality to return to our lives. I do not disagree. We all crave the opportunity to escape our COVID confines and spend time with friends and family interstate. Oh, to be able to travel easily overseas to visit ageing family and know that we do not have to isolate and quarantine at each end of our travels. Unfortunately, this will not happen safely, or easily if we do not achieve a level of protection against COVID and all its variants. The common consensus amongst the medical community is we can achieve a level of ‘herd immunity’ once we reach 80% vaccination levels. ‘Herd immunity’ has worked well in the past, measles, mumps, polio and chickenpox are all prime examples. For most part the general community is protected, only in areas with lower vaccination rates do we see serious outbreaks of these diseases. The push is now on across Australia to achieve the magical 80 per cent of the eligible population fully vaccinated. Both government and community are focussed on this goal. If we achieve this figure, benefits will flow. A level of ‘herd immunity’ will be achieved and we can start to return to a ‘new normal’. My fear is that COVID will not go away. Just like mumps, measles and other major diseases, the future for us will be managing the risk not eliminating the risk. So, we have a choice. COVID is not going to disappear. It does not matter whether we feel COVID is natural occurring or man-made, COVID is real, its here and like measles, mumps and polio the risk needs to be managed. Whatever it takes to reach the 80 per cent vaccination level we must do. We need to front up and get both doses of the vaccine. Once we have achieved this vaccination milestone we have greater options as individuals. In Queensland, we currently have 25.2 per cent of Queenslanders fully vaccinated and a little over 43 per cent with one jab. Projections are we can achieve this 80 per cent before Christmas this year. What a Christmas present this could be for everyone. The opportunity to celebrate this festive season without the COVID shadow dimming our Christmas lights. This message will not sit well with some. I receive emails and phone calls with the number blocked, from readers worried that COVID is a world government conspiracy and refusing to vaccinate. Unfortunately, we will always have a percentage of the population who doubt. We have to accept them and accept this as a product of free speech and free thought. However, my hope is that we can achieve 80 per cent very quickly. Whatever it takes to get to this figure let’s do it. If that means vaccination passports, bring them on. If its Anthony Albanese’s $300 cash incentive, well where do I give my bank account details to get the money. I know with a vaccination passport I will be able to travel and spend money visiting family and friends and with a cash incentive I will also spend this. Either method the economy is stimulated, travel can return, and life can return to a new ‘normal’. At times of national crisis, the collective good should prevail. Imagine what would have happened if during the blitz in London, 20 per cent of the houses refused to turn off their lights each evening, because ‘no government is going to tell me what I can do’? The remaining 80 percent would have been placed at serious risk of death or injury. We are in a global crisis and as a nation we need to accept vaccination as the pathway out of the current crisis and vaccination is essential in the long-term management of the risk presented by this pandemic. Stay safe, stay healthy and please get vaccinated. Peter McCullagh Editor.

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CALLS TO SCRAP ENGLISH ‘Woke’ at its best. How dare we teach the language that our entire economy, political system and society is built upon. Dr Hogarth believes using the noun ‘English’ is ‘an act of assimilation’. Get real. Its time these academics shut-up. They are stirring up divide and pushing leftist radical beliefs upon the masses. We speak english as our main language. Will they want to change the subject name for Japanese, French, German or Greek at schools? MT, Cairns RECTANGULAR STADIUM WHY? Because Townsville has one, and and we may miss the Olympic bus? Can we please spend the multimillions on providing housing for our community first? The Townsville stadium cost over $300 million. For that we could build between 750 and 1000 public tenant houses, not units, but houses, providing affordable accommodation for families in Cairns. Imagine the number of people in the construction industry this would provide jobs for? Imagine the reduction in homelessness caused by the rental crisis? This would be a better economic stimulation for our region and prove we have compassion and brains in government. GEOFF, Cairns

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COVID IN CAIRNS When Alan Jones for Qantas says they are losing millions, is that correct OR is it a loss from the billions they generally make? Victorian Premier says ‘if needed they will have passengers tested before boarding flights. You’re very slow Dan, (testing prior to boarding should have been adopted from the beginning) when we look at the start of these (clusters) their origin stems from (travellers from abroad), all the ‘stuff-ups’ lie with our inept leader. But is made worse by idiots not complying with health orders (persons that go about the community while knowingly infectious) should be designated as ‘terrorists’ because 1. they cause fear; 2. sickness; 3. death; without regard to anybody. Is that not what terrorists do? Fines don’t work, but gaol might NOEL, Cairns WATER I suggest that rate payers invest in water tanks to supplement their needs. It would put some responsibility on us all and would reduce the percentage of annual requirements. It’s a logical and attainable proposition. Water cost incentives could be included in our rates and rebates on installation. RATEPAYER, Cairns RADIO WARS Put a Star on your Car is back, does that mean we have a radio survey going on. Hope so, Dave and Inkie are the best, and Star and 4CA are more local than the other mob. TOM P, Edmonton

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GEORGE W BUSHED WARNED US It just goes to show that most world leaders have not made plans despite being warned so long ago that a pandemic would eventuate sooner or later. Biological warfare has been on the cards since the 2nd World War (as well as chemical warfare), so it is mind boggling that nothing has been done to prepare for it. Unfortunately, our governments are reactive rather than pro-active and so we now have unnecessary deaths of many people that would otherwise have been saved. If only they had done what was clearly spelled out for them in 2005 by George W Bush. Up-grade hospitals, stockpile medical equipment, ventilators, anti-viral medications, build isolation wards, have the ability to manufacture all of those things. Sadly, China has big advantages over the West as our political cycles last 3 or 4 years. So much of it is spent in self-promotion, polls, consultants and denigrating the opposition. Instead of building infrastructure to improve the lives of our people. They waste billions trying to reverse the inevitability of climate change. Huge amounts of time and energy is wasted on identity politics, political correctness and other such nonsense. Our free speech has been trashed by Green ideologies, our children are being brainwashed in the very schools we have provided for what should be education not the ‘Woke Group Think’ that is currently quashing free

debate in schools and universities. China on the other hand have clear and long-term strategies and goals that they can plan over many years. They are it seems exempt from climate mitigation strategies. In fact, they are profiting vastly out of our stupidity, as we are taken in by this propaganda. They are selling back to us solar and wind equipment manufactured by their slave labour using our coal that we are not allowed to use. Duh! Are we on the same planet or what? It is now becoming more evident that this virus was created artificially in a Wuhan laboratory. Accident or not, China takes no responsibility for the death, suffering and damage to the economies around the whole world and have not been held accountable for the trillions of dollars’ worth of damage it has caused. Not to mention the enormous death and misery. Where is the United Nations in all this? Isn’t this their job? Perhaps a conflict of interest prevents them taking action as China seems to have great influence over them. I guess we just have to hope we get some good strong leadership before it’s too late or it will be the fall of the Roman Empire all over again. SUZY M, Cairns

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It’s a sign of the times FOR anyone that makes a regular trip between Mossman and Port Douglas, they’ll know that there has been a fair number of roadworks going on in recent months. Although sometimes frustrating, these works include important road improvements as you head into Mossman from the south, much needed reductions of the maximum speed limits in certain residential and industrial areas and now shiny new signage giving allcomers a friendly welcome to Craiglie. Some might say that Craiglie could easily go unnoticed, regarded as just another part of Port Douglas, but apart from now being home to around 1,000 people, there is much history to both Craiglie and neighbouring Mowbray. One thinks of the 1980’s as a golden development

and boom period for Port Douglas, but things were already starting to happen in the 70s, in fact, the 1870’s. At the time, Port Douglas was being developed as the key location to transport gold from the Hodgkinson Minerals Area. In 1877 Christie Palmerston created the ‘Bump Track’ which passed over the Cassowary Range from what we now know as Mowbray to present day Julatten. This meant that teamsters from Port Douglas could camp at the base of the range, originally known as simply Four Mile, before tackling ‘The Bump’. The Bump Track was the only road access to Port Douglas until a coast road, now the Captain Cook Highway, was built to Cairns in 1933. The track is no longer in use, except for proving an ex-

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cellent location for bushwalking and mountain biking. This original Four Mile area is now the site we know and love as Craiglie and a village was formed there to supply services needed by the teamsters, such as hotels, a blacksmith, a saddlery, and a butcher shop. In November of 1877, Rudolf Berzinski, one of the pioneer settlers of Mowbray, selected 160 acres just outside the 6 mile boundary of Port Douglas, at the now Craiglie. Rudolf clearly felt at home, with both he and his wife now buried in the Port Douglas cemetery. So, there’s a little Craiglie history for both locals and visitors, with heaps more available at the Douglas Shire Historical Society Website. Be careful of those new speed limits and until next week, this is Gazza signing out! Send your stories to gazza@ cairnslocalnews.com.au

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Trail links Greenpatch to Gordonvale ACCESS between Greenpatch Campground and Gordonvale Town Centre pays homage to the Traditional Custodians, its history and people on a cancer journey. The Bungara Heritage Trail officially opened recently by Speaker of the Queensland Parliament and Member for Mulgrave the Hon Curtis Pitt MP and Cairns Regional Council Mayor Bob Manning. Cairns Mayor Bob Manning said the trail was an important part of Gordonvale’s Economic Plan providing easy access from the Greenpatch Campground to Gordonvale’s Town Centre. “The trail is named after the Traditional Custodians of the

area, the Dulabed Malanbarra Yidinji. The trail acknowledges Bungara who was a significant person in the local area.” Cr Manning said. Division 1 Councillor Brett Moller said Bungara Heritage Trail also paid tribute to those who have been on a cancer journey,

something which held personal significance for his family following his wife’s battle with the disease. “We had to travel to Brisbane so she could undergo major surgery and each morning and afternoon I would go for a walk along the Bowen Bridge Heritage trail at

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THE latest Cairns Report a week ago paints an interesting picture for Cairns economy however the full impact of the recent lockdowns is not yet evident in the latest figures. The housing rental market continues to be tight Nicholas Slatyer from Belle Property reporting 70% fewer residential rental properties available on July 1 versus the COVID peak (2/4/29) The limited availability

is pushing rents up significantly and creating a lot of anxious tenants in the marketplace. All though we have a tight rental market there appears to be only modest increase in rents. The average weekly rent for a 2-bedroom unit is $332 whilst a 3-bedroom house is costing $416 on average per week. The property sales market is showing strong growth, with

the median unit price lifting 6 per cent and the median house price rising 3 per cent over the past 12 months. Domestic tourism has taken a hit in the past 3 months with lockdowns interstate taking a toll on our local operators. However, our airport arrivals continue to show signs of recovery, although not approaching pre-COVID levels.

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MOSSMAN MEN’S AND LADIES BOWLS CLUB

Sunday August 15 Mossman hosted the annual Sugar Festival Men’s 4s. Mossman with 7 teams and visiting teams from Malanda, Dimbulah, Yungaburra, Ravenshoe, Herberton, Mareeba and Atherton with each team playing 4 games of 12 ends (or 1 hr 20mins). A great day of bowls and in 3rd place with 3 wins + 1 draw (37 shots) was team Mareeba, in 2nd place with 4 wins (40 shots) was team Mossman (Bernie Wolland/ David White/Gordon Henderson/Nev Tesch). The winners for the day was team Ivy from Mossman (Col Johnson/Billy Smith/ Tony Brlyack/Peter Worley). Congratulations to the winners and a special thank you to the men’s section, staff (Bar & Kitchen) and management for hosting a great day of bowls. Saturday August 14 in the Sugar Festival Mixed 4s. 10 teams played out a close result with Mareeba in 2nd place and the winners for the afternoon being Mossman team of David White/Trish Arnold/John Arnold/Honey. For anyone interested in playing bowls, either for the first time or returning to the game, contact David White on 0407 630 759. Ladies Results August 10 The last of the Champion of Champion’s was played here in Mossman. In the Singles, Sue Brady defeated Denise Charman. Mareeba 4’s of Sue Soda, Lorraine Cummings, Carmel Dezen and Sue Brady defeated the Yungaburra team of Norma Gray, Cathy Barry, Pauline Kriesel and Yvonne Milevskiy. Over the course of Champion of Champion’s, we’d like to thank the Umpire, Barbara Withers Snr, who was assisted by her daughter, Barbara Withers, Jnr. All volunteers who helped, thank you too. Friday 13 August: Our Sugar Festival ran this year with a reduced number of players due to Covid. All bowlers from other clubs who participated, thank you. Loved seeing new faces. Results were 1st: Margaret Smith, Gerda Middel and Sue Brady. 2nd: Barbara Withers, Leoni Eidles and Robyn Williams. 3rd: Yvonne Best, Barbara May and Grace Clifford. The Spider was won by Angie Fleming and Janice Brlyack. Again, our lady bowlers put a lot of effort in providing afternoon tea, and many ladies thoroughly enjoyed their lunch too. Thank you to Troy and his kitchen staff. Many visitors felt welcomed by the Mossman Club staff. Ladies wanting to learn to play bowls, free coaching is available. Contact Carole Maxted caroles44bb@dodo.com.au or 0400 954 537

Friday August 20, 2021

THE 19TH HOLE EDGE HILL MEMORIAL BOWLS CLUB Mixed Bowls Results:

As dictated by Queensland Chief Health Officer all Community sport has been cancelled until 4:00pm Sunday August 22. This meant all social bowling activities were also cancelled and only 10 people wearing masks were allowed on the green at any one time for roll ups only. Social bowls will return Tuesday August 24. The Edge Hill Lightning Triples sponsored by Astute Financial was cut short due to the Lockdown in Cairns last Sunday at 4:00pm. We managed to get the event finished and the winners were a local team of Wayne Petrohilos, Doug Laycock and Wayne Hewitt and they were repeat winners from last year and won 4 games +48 margin. 2nd place was Ken O’Bree, Mark Weaver and Dennis Jacoora also won 4 games +38 margin. 3rd place saw Colin Kelly return to the green after a long absence with team mates Noel Beitzel and Mac Smith winning 3 games and a draw +36 margin. Congratulations to all players in adapting to the changed conditions of play we were forced to introduce by the lockdown. All Edge Hill Club opening hours have returned to normal but you must wear your mask. All bowls activities will resume from Tuesday 24th August 2021 so put you names in on early. Check our FACEBOOK page for more information of future Shows and Wine Dinner activities. To play social bowls at Edge Hill this week put your name on the lists available behind the bar for a game. Contact the Club on 4053 1036, Ray Webster 0402 182 230, Gary Victor (GOV) 0407 962 860 for assistance if the club is closed.

ATHERTON GOLF CLUB Wednesday Sporters August 11 A very good field of 32 players played an 11 Hole Stableford. Winner with a great 28 pts was Johno.R-up Itelo 26pts and 3rd Broads 25 pts NTPs 3 B.Denmark,11 R.Milevsky, 18 Swifty Least putts C. McClarty 14 Thursday Ladies played a stroke sponsored by Debbie Peressini. Winning with a lovely 69 nett was Kerry Williamson with Amber Barker r/up with 77 nett. Pin shots went to 3 Shelley Broadley, 9 Robin Beck, 11 Janette Hancock and 18 Amber Barker. Next week is a s/ford, sponsored by Gallery 5. Friday August 13 Trinity Petroleum 6 Hole Chook run won by Sam Duck 13 pts on countback from Paul Nasser, 3rd Swifty 11 pts. The real action on the course Friday afternoon happened when a couple of girls thought they’d go and collect some balls out of the dam. On the way they ran into a life member, taking her grandies for a ride on the course. The children thought it would be nice to help. After we all had fun collecting balls, our life member slipped and ended up in the drink. All ended up ok, Annette got out and headed home, not before we got a picture (see Facebook). Saturday August 14 Monthly Medal, sponsored by Curtain Fig Motel, Yungaburra. The ladies winner on c/back was Lorraine Doolan 70 nett, to Sam Duck. Pin shots went to 3 Alicia English, 9 Lorraine Doolan, 11 & 18 Shelley Broadley. Next Saturday is Turner Shield, sponsored by Max Slade Design. Men’s Results: Many thanks to Jane and Mark Johnson from The Curtain Fig Motel , Yungaburra sponsors of the August Monthly Medal. Medal winner Clayton Doyle 65 nett. A-grade winner Kev Morris 67 nett from Garry Thompson 68 nett. B-grade winner Roger Matthew 69 nett from Wayne Jones 71 nett C-grade Frank Dati 66 nett from Keith Sanderson 68 nett Best Gross Kev Morris 76 NTPs 3 D Ardley,9 D.Morrison,11 zp.Nasser, 18 D.Riggs On ya Jenko, an eagle on the 8th. This week we also wished our Green’s Superintendent, Brendan Clark, all the very best in his new position at Palmer Sea Reef Golf Course. We hope you enjoyed your farewell at the Club and thank you for your effort and assistance over the last few years.

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THE 19TH HOLE HALF MOON BAY Golf

Tuesday August 3 Ladies: L Harmon 69, D Greenaway 71, M Wright 71. Men: L Crutchley 64, D Newitt 67. Wednesday August 4 Ladies: A Watson 36. Div1: M Davidson 41, A Russell 40, B Tait 38. Div2: R Reddacliff 40, M Rashleigh 39, B Gaudion 38. Friday August 6 Ladies: L Campbell 23, J Turner 21. Men’s: M Gossip 23, A Hargreaves 22, R McConnell 20. Saturday August 7 Ladies: Div. 1: B Merrick 76, A Boulton 78, L Zacharevicius 79. Div. 2: G Wright 70, E Guinness 74, L Ladru 74. Div. 3: J Mather 79, V Chapman 81, L Campbell 85. Men’s: Div. 1: T McCarthy 69, M Morgan 73, B Campbell 73. Div. 2: M Sagario 70, T Everett 75, T Silverman 75. Div. 3: A Oliver 69, B Peacock 69, A Shipard 69. Sunday August 8 Mens: A Oliver 66, W Wright 68, W O’Brien 68. Ladies: C Atkinson 82. Friday August 13 Ladies: R Yelland 19, S Lowth 19, J Barrett 18. Men’s: Div. 1: N Brandenburg 20, C Wilson 19, G Sunners 19. Div. 2: A Armstrong 20, G Pozzi 18, I Lowth 16. Saturday August 14 Ladies: D Pumpa 35, F Hayles 35, L Campbell 35. Men’s: Div. 1: K Berrigan 39, W Berry 37, S Day 37. Div. 2: M Taylor 38, G Fowles 37, D Morgan 37. Div. 3: G Davis 37, B Gaudion 36, B Hartley 36. Sunday August 15 Mens: Div. 1: C Fox 39, A Gates 36. Div. 2: J Blakeney 38, D Beer 36. Ladies: R Yelland 35, P Nitschke 34.

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Eager for the next challenge PETER MCCULLAGH COVID lockdown may have prematurely ended the Indigenous Marathon Project (IMP) training weekend in Cairns, however for Girramay and Gooreng Gooreng woman and Cairns local Rachel Dean the weekend was a high point and great success. “It was a great weekend and learning experience for me.” The key focus of the weekend was the completion of the 25-kilometre run on the Saturday morning. Entering the weekend facing their toughest and longest run to date in the project Dean felt she was better prepared physically and psychologically for the challenges of the run. “In the days leading up to the weekend and not just the morning of the run, I spent a great deal of time talking positively to myself, how far I had come, and my strengths, all so I could perform at my best.” In four weeks’ time Dean will face the 30 kilometre test, a trial designed to gauge each athletes’ ability to make the start line for a marathon (42.2KM). “The 30-kilometre run will allow our coach (Damian Tuck) and Robert de Castella will take note how we go physically, emotionally and psychologically, and if we can actually do a marathon.”

Girramay and Gooreng Gooreng woman and Cairns local Rachel Dean with Colin Sampton after completing the 25-kilometre run

The next training weekend will be held in Darwin, COVID permitting, and Dean is feeling confident as she prepares for this weekend. “I felt strong at the end of my 25-kilometre run, my final kilometre was actually my fastest split of all my sets. I finished strong and really felt I could have gone on for a further 5 kilometres. “I feel I am there (capable of running a 30 kilometre), physically and emotionally and mentally.

“I pulled up sore after the run but with our active recovery program I’ve come through strongly.” The IMP is working with indigenous athletes across Australia, developing their marathon skills as well as completing components of the Certificate IV in Indigenous Leadership and Health Promotion facilitated by the Australian Indigenous Leadership Centre and complete a Level 1 Recreational Running Coach course.

The Foundation was established by Australian fourtime Olympian Robert De Castella who explained that the IMP is not about winning on the world stage, it is about far more. It is about being the inspiration and leaders to change lives and drive positive change. Running takes you beyond the superficiality of discomfort requiring you to draw upon your purpose and something deep inside you to do what you have to do.”

Cairns will host Australian Country Hockey Titles PETER MCCULLAGH

HOCKEY Australia announced this week they will continue planning for the 2021 Australian Country Hockey Championships. It was announced this week that planning will continue for Cairns to host the Australian Country Hockey Championships planned for late October of this year. The Championships are scheduled to be hosted in Cairns from October 16 to 23. These championships had previously been scheduled for August however with COVID border closures and restric-

tions. Hockey Australia pushed the date out to late October, allowing for greater opportunity for teams to compete. Hockey Australia released the following statement on their website regarding the Championships. “In collaboration with our State and Territory Member Associations, we have reviewed our outstanding 2021 championships due to the constantly evolving COVID landscape,” said Hockey Australia GM Commercial, Communications and Events, Tim Cherry. “The rapid and unpredictable nature of regions going into lockdown and closing their

borders makes forward planning and organising for national events near impossible. “We have also had to take into consideration the timing of community hockey, so these are the best and most sensible scenarios at this time. “We know how quickly things can change so we will continue to monitor the situations and border restrictions of each state and territory.” Hockey Australia also announced the postponement of the Australian Under 13 Carnival now to be staged in mid-November and the Australian Under 21 Championship moves out to early February 2022.

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‘GOOD HANDS’ PETER MMCCULLAGH UP here in the north, we love our rugby league and union, and it makes sense to have a rugby-based program that allows kids as young as three to participate in a safe fun physical activity. Structured sporting activities will help develop a child’s confidence as well physical skills and best of all, they enjoy learning without even realising it. ‘Make it more fun’, is the mantra of this new program, and judging by the looks on the kid’s faces, it’s succeeding. Rugbytots is a new program taking Australia and the world by storm. Kids can learn the basic skills required for both rugby league and union, along with learning the virtues of working together as a team, building their confidence as well as developing critical social skills.

Rugbytots is now in Cairns and coming to a centre near you. Andrew and Tanya Bell, Rugbytots franchisees for North Queensland could see a great opportunity for Cairns when they first saw the Rugbytots program in action. “These kids were having fun, they were learning the essential skills required: running, passing catching and kicking in a great fun format. “Kids learn better when it’s skill-based learning,” he said. Along with the physical skills, Rugbytots helps kids develop their socialisation skills. “Learning to take their turn, working in small groups, along with following activity sequences, as well as respect for the ‘whistle’, accepting authority, these are key life skills that will set every kids up for success.” Kids participate in small groups, approximately 16 members in the class with two coaches su-

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pervising. The younger classes for 2 to 5-yearolds are designed to have dads and mums join in to spend quality bonding time with their children. Coming from a rugby heritage in Wales as well as Cairns, Andrew Bell wants the kids to experience the fun associated with his sport. “This is a non-contact skill-based program that will lay the foundation for any sport. The kids will quickly discover that sport is not about winning, its about fun and building friendships. From humble beginnings in the UK in 2006, Rugbytots has grown into a world-wide phenomenon, across seven continents and 20 countries, over 80,000 kids are having fun every week with Rugbytots. To find out more about the classes in Cairns, you can find them on Facebook @ RugytotsCairnsFNQ or the rubytots website, www.rugbytots.com.au

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