Cairns Local News 22 Oct 2021

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PETER MCCULLAGH HOLLYWOOD in the Tropics will soon become a reality with the announcement of the long awaited FNQ Soundstage.

This week the Queensland government in association with Screen Queensland announced the new production facility will be built in the old Bunnings building on Spence Street.

The 6,500 square metre build had recently been converted to a pop-up basketball stadium for the Cairns Taipans to use during the renovation of the Cairns Convention Centre.

Far North Queensland is a production mecca and location marvel for film and television. The opening of a fully equipped sound stage will attract additional projects as well as lengthen the

stay of many of the national and international production companies using the north as a scenic backdrop for their projects.

Mulgrave MP Curtis Pitt, a long-term supporter of this project is excited by the announcement.

“This studio is ideally located five minutes from the (Cairns) CBD, 13 minutes from the airport and with excellent access to the southern corridor highway.

“Far North Queensland is famed in the industry for its picture-perfect tropical and coastal locations, so the construction of this state-ofthe-art facility will provide much-needed infrastructure to cater to the creative and logistical needs of local and visiting productions.”

“In the past we’ve attracted productions based entire-

ly on our location,” he said.

“That won’t change. The difference is some will now base their entire production here instead of just part of it.

“Instead of a footprint of several weeks, it might be several months.”

Currently under production in Mission Beach is the Universal Studios Group production Irreverent, a Matchbox Pictures’ drama series supported by Screen Queensland.

Once completed the studio complex will house a sound stage and support facilities including production offices, construction, wardrobe, and hair and makeup departments, along with an events space and

permanent creative tenancy opportunities.

The Screen Queensland Head of Studios Derek Hall said the facility will function as a vital creative hub for the city of Cairns and FNQ region.

“With this new complex in Cairns, Screen Queensland will soon be operating a network of studios across the state – that’s massive for Queensland and an exciting opportunity for local crew and creatives to have such a facility in their own backyard,” Mr Hall said.

Construction on the new facility will commence early 2022 and is estimated to be operational by mid-2022.

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Our customers tell us we make great sausages and burgers, but when you get the approval from an industry panel of experts, it really does make a difference

SIMPLY THE BEST PETER MCCULLAGH

QUALITY and consistency are two of the key ingredients upon which Edge Hill Butchery have built their business.

Last week in Brisbane quality and consistency proved the winner for them at the Australian Meat Industry Council’s (AMIC) Queensland Awards.

In addition to taking out one gold and three silver awards, Edge Hill Butchery won for the second year running the coveted Regional Retailer of the Year award.

Their traditional pork sausages were voted best in Queensland by the judges, whilst their Chicken and pistachio sausages, Canadian maple and smokey bacon sausages and their Wagyu beef and bourbon burgers all received the silver award.

For Rod and Julie Leaver it was a great result. “Our customers tell us we make great sausages and burgers, but when you get the approval from an industry panel of experts, it really does make a difference,” he said.

The highpoint for the

awards was the prestigious Regional Retailer of the Year. This award covers the geographic area of Gold Coast, Sunshine Coast and Toowoomba in the south along with the rest of western, central, and northern Queensland, including the ‘meat capital’ of Rockhampton.

When the awards were last held in 2019, Edge Hill Butchery was also named Regional Retailer of the Year.

“We truly did not think we could win a second year in a row. It’s been a challenging year for all the

industry, where businesses have diversified and really lifted their game. We were thrilled and rather surprised when the announcement was made,” Ms Leaver said.

Roger Desailly, Queensland Manager Australian Meat Industry Council congratulated both Rod and Julie for once again winning the Regional Retailer of the Year.

“In winning this prestigious award they demonstrated to the independent panel of judges that the quality of product, personalised customer engagement

strategies, creativity in value adding and innovation in shop presentation was such that it warranted taking out first place, in a field of high-quality entries.”

From here, their traditional pork sausage will contest the division in the Australian awards planned for early next year, COVID willing.

In the meantime, we can all enjoy some of the best sausages and burgers in the state, we don’t need a panel of industry experts to tell us they are the best, the snags and burgers speak for themselves.

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DOUGLAS Shire have gone to Level 1 Water Restrictions this week, due to hot and dry weather hitting the tropics this month.

Douglas Shire Council is encouraging the community to implement water wise strategies in the home and backyard, including the use of sprinklers/irrigation systems to water the garden overnight on three days per week only.

Although the Rex Creek Intake flows are tracking better than previous years, hotter and drier conditions have led to a steady decline of the intake level, which is currently at 410mm.

Douglas Shire Mayor Michael Kerr encourages everyone start with more targeted water usage in the backyard.

“If we all water our gardens early in the morning or later in the evening on our designated day, we can make a real difference to preserve water and reduce the pressure on supply over the coming weeks,” he said.

“Whilst the climate outlook for the weeks ahead indicates below average rainfall, there are indications that a La Nina weather pattern may develop in 2021.

This may bring on early rainfall within the next 2-3 months and alleviate the pressure on demand.”

While Level 1 water restrictions allow the use of sprinklers and irrigation systems, they must only be used on alternate days only, between 6pm and 8am for a maximum of 4 hours. ● EVEN-numbered houses or no prescribed street number: Wed, Fri, Sun ● ODD-numbered houses: Tue, Thu, Sat ● No prescribed Street No: Wed, Fri, Sun Irrigation systems are not permitted on Mondays.

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Friday October 22, 2021

Cairns on the bounce: - trampoline and adventure

FAR NORTH QLD

CAIRNS appears to be rebounding strongly from the COVID slump with the announcement of an indoor trampoline and adventure business opening on the old Bunnings site on Spence Street.

Bounce inc will be housed within a new 3000 sq metre building planned for the old carpark on the site.

Bounce Inc will have 12 sites across 5 states with their Cairns site planned to open in August 2022.

The centre will include the traditional interconnected trampolines in addition indoor rock climbing and Ninja-Warrior style obstacle courses.

Ant Morell, Bounce Inc Co-founder is excited about their cairns venture. “We’ve taken the favourite backyard activity, trampolining, combined it with gymnastics and we now embrace parkour and free-running into the one site, it’s indoor adventure activity for all ages and abilities.”

The Cairns Bounce centre will be recruiting up to 50 staff members.

More details can be found on the Bounce Inc website.

CEO Steps down

AN EXCITING era of helping grow Far North health services awaits the next Chief Executive Officer of the Far North Queensland Hospital Foundation.

A national search will commence this weekend following the announcement that interim CEO Tony Williamson is ready to hand over the baton to his permanent replacement.

“We’ve been very fortunate to have Tony Williamson step into the role which was only meant to be interim, but then the COVID-19 pandemic hit and he stuck with us through some challenging times and for that we will be forever grateful,” Board Chairman, Dr Ken Chapman said.

“The Foundation has actually done incredibly well during this time when many charities have suffered. We contributed millions of dollars’ worth of medical equipment during our COVID-19 campaign, the QSuper Cardiac Challenge has raised a record sum of money, and we’re soaring.

“Tony is leaving us in a very solid position and the operations team and our army of volunteers have really risen to the recent challenges faced. They have all done an incredible job.”

Mr Williamson said following the sale of his real estate business he enjoyed throwing his energy behind the Far North Queensland Hospital Foundation and enjoyed working with the Foundation immensely.

“I took on the role for what I thought would be three months and it turned into two years. COVID certainly took us all by surprise and posed many challenges, and I just didn’t have it in me to leave such a dedicated team in a time of crisis.

“I wanted to see it through and support them through it.

Tony Williamson “Whoever takes on the role to replace me will be leading a very worthy cause for our local community.

“One thing about the Far North Hospital Foundation is that every cent raised goes directly to servicing the needs of our hospital.

“There are not too many charities that can hand on heart say that and I am convinced that is why people are so supportive of it.”

“It has been an absolute pleasure working with the Board and the extraordinary team of volunteers and operations staff. I will continue to be their biggest raving fan,” Mr Williamson said.

Dr Chapman said the next phase of growth for the organisation would be important for the new CEO to lead.

“As we support the Cairns and Hinterland Hospital and Health Service in reaching university status, the role of the Foundation will be critical in advocating, liaising and fundraising to provide what we can to support these goals.

The new CEO will play a vital role as we move into this phase of expansion,” he said. The QSuper Cardiac Challenge this year has raised more than $525,000, a record achievement guides by the outgoing CEO Tony Williamson.

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Sexism Award Winners Announced

THIS week the winners for the 29th annual Ernies Awards for Sexism were announced. A stellar field and fortunately no far north Queenslanders made the cut. A little surprising given the rich and very diversified nature of our political and social landscape.

However, in the interest of a good chuckle and eye rolling groan, here are the major award winners.

GOLD ERNIE AND POLITICAL SILVER ERNIE Senator Eric Abetz, when asked if Christian Porter was the unidentified minister who was accused of rape, “yes … but not to worry, the woman is dead and the law will protect him ... as for that Higgins girl, anybody so disgustingly drunk who would sleep with anybody ... she could have slept with one of our spies and put the security of the nation at risk.”

Ernies founder Dr Meredith Burgmann commented that “Senator Abetz is an outstanding winner, having ‘podiumed’ on previous occasions. He is almost certainly on his last lap as he has been relegated to an almost unwinnable spot on the Tasma-

nian senate ticket. In excellent form though, the Senator has blamed his relegation on sexism and ageism”.

INDUSTRIAL SILVER ERNIE General Angus Campbell, Chief of Defence, told incoming female ADFA cadets, they should avoid making themselves prey to sexual predators by being aware of the “ ‘four As’: alcohol, out after midnight, alone and attractive”.

MEDIA SILVER ERNIE Jeremy Cordeaux, SA radio host on Brittany Higgins allegations, “I just ask myself why the Prime Minister doesn’t call it out for what it is – a silly little girl who got drunk.”

SPORT (THE WARNEY) Ricky Stuart, coach, Canberra Raiders, “If I can’t have tough conversations with my better players, I might as well coach netball.”

THE ELAINE (For the remark least helpful to the sisterhood) – Dead heat Senator Linda Reynolds, Minister for Defence, referring to Brittany Higgins “She’s a lying cow” Teena McQueen, Federal

Liberal Party Vice President commented in a meeting, “I would kill to be sexually harassed at the moment” THE TRUMP (for repeat offender) Prime Minister Scott Morrison Scott Morrison (1) talking about the Women’s March4Justice, “This is a vibrant liberal democracy Mr Speaker.

Not far from here, such marches, even now, are being met with bullets, but not here in this country.”

Scott Morrison (2) following

Brittany Higgins’s allegations of rape, “Jenny and I spoke last night and she said to me you have to think about this as a father first. What would you want if it were our girls?... Jenny has a way of clarifying things”.

Scott Morrison (3) to Grace Tame after her Australian of the Year speech detailing her experience of child sexual abuse “Well, gee, I bet it felt good to get that out.”

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NINE year 12 students from Trinity Anglican School (TAS) sacrificed their locks in Cancer Council Queensland’s Ponytail Project campaign, raising a collective $8412.

The girls have spent the past year growing their locks to participate in this week’s ponytail chop, as the school community watched on.

TAS’ head of secondary school, Jo Baker said the school’s involvement in the Ponytail Project has taught students how to give back to and support their wider community.

“As a school, we proactively support these types of initiatives which develop a “sense of community” and empathy for others,” Ms Baker said.

This is the fourth year TAS has participated in the Pony-

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tail Project while also being actively involved in several Cancer Council Queensland fundraising campaigns that include Daffodil Day among others.

“Cancer Council Queensland provides a wonderful range of services to people undergoing cancer treatment and the funds our students work hard to raise, helps to provide critical services that otherwise would not be available,” she said.

The Ponytail Project has more than 1000 fundraisers this year and has raised in excess of $750,000.

In 2015, a member of the St Margaret’s Anglican Girls School parent community was diagnosed with breast cancer. Students Beth Flint, Meg Fraser, Maria Cobain and Annabelle Crossley were moved to help – and launched a student-led fundraising initiative they called ‘The Ponytail

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The Ponytail Project received an outpouring of support in its inaugural year, fuelling the drive for an annual campaign.

Sadly in 2016, St Margaret’s students had even more reason to support the initiative - the loss of a beloved teacher and past student Amanda Minotti, who passed away from cancer. Each year, participation and funds raised have grown. In 2018 Cancer Council Queensland launched Ponytail Project throughout Queensland. The next year it was expanded to South Australia and Western Australia.

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Out with supermarket cashier DAVID GARDINER

Walk up, roll up, vaccination time PETER MCCULLAGH

WITH the news of interstate borders reopening prior to Christmas the race is on to bring the north’s vaccination levels to the required 80 per cent or higher.

The Cairns Convention Centre has reopened as a vaccination hub along with the announcement of a popup clinic at Cairns Central Shopping Centre this Saturday.

The Cairns Convention Centre’s vaccination clinic was a success with 16,152 doses of the COVID-19 vaccination administered between early September and October 10.

In addition to the pop-up clinic located in Cairns Central, visitors to local music festivals will also have opportunity roll up their sleeves and receive their first or second dose.

Member for Cairns Michael Healy said that vacci-

nation efforts in the Far North had been targeted to where locals live, work and play.

“This weekend, there is a pop-up clinic provided by the Commonwealth at the Grass Is Greener music festival; and there will be another one at the Tablelands Folk Festival in Yungaburra,” he said.

“On top of that, you can always visit the Queensland Health hubs at Smithfield (JCU) or the Cairns South Health Facility, or speak with your local GP or community pharmacy – there are plenty of options to get vaccinated now.

“The more people vaccinated in our region, the sooner we can get back to normal.”

The Cairns Convention Centre will be open 8am until 3.30pm every day except Thursday, where it will be open longer on Thursday until 7.30pm to accommodate late night shoppers.

HOW many people do you know who worked at a Coles or other large supermarket as their first job? Did you?

Traditional first jobs as a checkout operator in the local supermarket are fast disappearing, as self-serve scanning machines take over.

High school students are increasingly finding that their options are diminishing for job prospects and even work experience.

It was not only the handy pocket money from the part-time work as a checkout cashier that young people enjoyed, they also got to learn valuable lifelong social, business and community skills by being behind the counter.

Supermarket giant Coles only recently confirmed that the traditional checkout operator’s days are numbered, and that more and more automated machines are being fitted in their stores.

Some of the checkout operators might be re-deployed in other areas such as shelf stocking during the day, meaning also that jobs by traditional ‘night-fillers’ may be increasingly replaced.

In a national data modelling study by the Australian Computer Society in 2020, it was estimated that up to seven million Australians are at risk of having their jobs automated out of existence or augmented by robots and artificial intelligence by 2034.

Other studies have indicated that as many as 150,000 cashier jobs could be wiped out as technology replaces people.

It’s not all doom and gloom though for the supermarket retail sector as far as future jobs go.

The bigger supermarket companies like Coles and Woolworths are reporting that – partly due to the COVID-19 pandemic – there has been a growth in demand for online delivery and personalised shopping – where customers order online and then go to the store to collect their shopping, or have it delivered to the car - ‘direct to boot’.

“We’re seeing more and more of our customers turn to the convenience of our online delivery and direct to boot services across the country, including in Far North Queensland,” a Woolworths spokesperson told Cairns Local News.

This shopping shift has recently seen a major employment drive in the supermarket giant’s far

north Queensland stores, which has partly offset the decrease in cashier jobs brought about by selfserve machines and automation generally.

“In recent months, we’ve hired more than 200

permanent team members across our local stores, many of which are personal shoppers who carefully hand pick and pack online orders for our customers,” the spokesperson said.

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creating new jobs across Far North Queensland, and are set to begin recruiting for more new roles in the coming weeks.

“We’ve received great feedback from our customers on our time-saving

home delivery, pick up and direct to boot services as we work to offer our customers convenient ways to shop in-store and online.”

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demand for online services over the past year, Woolworths has upgraded its Cairns Central, Smithfield and Earlville stores to allow the store teams to provide direct to boot services to more customers.

MORE than 100 cyclists took to the road on Sunday for the annual Ride for Isabel fundraiser for neonatal babies in Far North Queensland.

Cyclists were able to for the first time journey around the incredibly scenic Yarrabah after special special permission was granted from the local community.

While the event has been running since 2010, it now comes under the banner of the Far North Queensland Hospital Foundation and forms part of the Tour of the Tropics cycling festival.

Foundation acting Chief Executive Officer Joe Cristaldi said cyclists had several ride route options, with some choosing to tackle the famous Yarrabah hill as part of the 120km Gran Fondo.

The ride was instigated in 2010 by Speaker of the Queensland Parliament and Mulgrave MP Curtis Pitt and wife Kerry, after their daugh-

ter Isabel was stillborn at 41 weeks in 2008.

“Our family shares a close connection with Yarrabah so it is exciting to see the Alive Pharmacy Warehouse Ride for Isabel starting in Yarrabah this year,” Mr Pitt said.

“Losing a child is one of the most difficult tragedies a person can experience and my wife Kerry and I are pleased the ride will support local neonatal services,” he said.

The event was extra special this year for the Pitt family with Curtis and Kerry’s son Tristan joining Curtis on a bike in this year’s ride while wearing Curtis’ jersey from the inaugural ride in 2010.

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The devil within... third-born mongrels G’DAY Tropicairnsians, Here I sit once again at 3 o’clock in the morning, tapping away at this keyboard after waking up with what I am starting to call my journalistic inspirations, (I can almost hear my editor choking on his donut.)

I ask myself, why I cannot just write down notes while in bed like I do for the brain busting ideas that come to me for my handyman business.

No, instead for this column I have to get up and sit front of a bright screen swilling down mugs of tar, and all because of my Irish genes.

Now good people, I want to give you a little bit of history to the meaning of life surrounding me, Wayne John Marshall.

For a good laugh, say my name backwards and remember I am 4 feet tall.

This was my dad’s joke on me having been born in the 60’s in Vicoldia to a father called Gordon Robert Marshall who as an Interstate bus driver was not home very much and indeed by the time I reached four years old not home at all.

Now this is not an uncommon story for many people, but my life story is definitely not nor-

mal, and it all starts with Bob, who is Bob??

Well, that’s my old man because as a young fella decided the name Gordon did not sit right with him so he shortened his middle name and took a knuckle sandwich to any who thought different.

Now dad was a pretty cluey short fella, and soon realized that while travelling around this fantastic island with some excitable young ladies, that if you have loyal, grateful, food and beverage stop people to bring over a birthday card to him on every trip, that it was exceedingly rare that he would go to a cold bed at night.

Another of his little idiosyncracies was waking up early in the wee hours to write notes about yarns to tell the passengers while traveling long bumpy and often dusty roads and he said that some were so bloody fantastic great yarns that many times it was suggested he should have given up driving and penned a book, but way back then he reckons the bus perks were too good.

On one of his last visits up here to see his grandkids, while we were on the turps one night, I asked how many half brothers and sisters I might have, well he almost spat out a mouthful of scotch then recovered with a huge Cheshire cat grin telling me not to worry as there is no chance of another third born trouble making mongrel like

me haunting the country, but there may be a few first borns.

What he was referring to that in the Marshall family breeding line, the first born is usually a normal boy followed by a girl and third is a devil enhanced boy, then followed by normal girls again if you kept breeding.

My dad was the 3rd born, the devil boy was me and the trend is now showing up in my third born grandson who man-

aged to spend his seventh birthday at home suspended from school for fighting, the apple does not fall far from the tree.

To my son, this is why you have a sister and not a brother too, because I went to the Vet to eliminate being harassed by a smaller demon boy of me.

May the Leprechauns follow, guide my devil grandson and then his 3rd born son in life with all the great yarns to be told by them and their future generations of Irish rejects.

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Problem croc removed THE DEPARTMENT of Environment and Science confirmed this week that a ‘problem croc’ has been removed from a boat ramp south of Cairns.

The Packers Camp boat ramp in Gordonvale has been the haunt for the 2.2 metre crocodile discovered by wildlife officers during a night-time spotlight assessment of the area.

Officers set a baited trap in early September and the crocodile was captured a month later, on October 15, a spokesman said.

The area falls within Zone C under the Queensland Crocodile Management Plan, which means any crocodile of 2 metres or greater in length is targeted for removal.

Fish frames have been found in the area of the boat ramp during inspections by wildlife officers.

Crocodiles frequent boat ramps as a potential source of easy food.

People should dispose of fish frames and scraps in the bins located at boat ramps or dispose of the frames, unused bait and scraps at home.

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DAYLIGHT SAVING Hey there Jade W from Redlynch. We must do nothing of the sort, we DON’T NEED daylight saving up here full stop, NEAL C, Innisfail

Two weeks ago, (October 8) Cairns Local News broke the story regarding Cairns Regional Council’s proposal to remove an historic tree in the library precinct. This tree is an important roosting site for the Spectacled Flying Foxes.

That afternoon, a member of Council’s Communications Team contacted us by email and voice mail, expressing disappointment regarding the coverage.

“I would like to talk to you about some of the information printed as I believe it is not accurate.”

Cairns Local News invited the Council’s Communications Team to sit down and discuss their concerns. Time suggested was Tuesday Oct 12, 9am – 12 noon.

It’s important to note that CLN had invited feedback from the Councillor for Division 5 regarding the decision to remove the tree prior to the publication of the original story.

If the Councillor who received our media request felt there was a reputational risk to Council with the publication of the story, surely, she should have escalated the media request higher, rather than ignoring the request.

The next week, (Tuesday 12) I missed a phone call from the Division 5 Councillor, Amy Eden. In the voice mail message she left, she apologised for not responding to our media request from October 5.

“I was out of the office and catching up on emails now…”

Out of the office must include posting on on social media photos wearing safety boots and operating power tools, but no time to respond to an important issue like the contentious removal of an historic tree.

Also, it should be added that we am yet to be contacted by any member of the ‘disappointed’ Communications Team from Council to sit down and set the record straight.

So, after receiving the voice mail message from Cr Eden, I called back and invited her to respond to our media request and allow Council the opportunity to have a ‘fair share’ of the story.

To date we are yet to receive any response from Cr Eden, although we did follow up last Friday, only to receive a text from Cr Eden text stating, “I actioned after we spoke (Oct 12) and am waiting for approval…. Will chase up.”

This week, Wednesday October 20, at 8.57am we received a call, advising there would be a response for us that day or at the latest the next day. So, the day before publication and right up to deadline no formal response has been received from a ‘disappointed’ Council.

Promises made, emails expressing disappointment, but zero attempt to enter into real communication regarding why this fig tree is going to be removed.

Opponents are suggesting that Council want the fig tree gone, not because it is dead or diseased, but because it is a roosting site for the bats, and Council’s so far, not very successful, but highly expensive removal campaign is failing.

As for the Councillor concerned, representing the residents is more than photo opportunities on social media. Representation means listening, consulting and taking the good and the bad.

We look forward to another email, or call from a ‘disappointed’ Council Communications team.

Peter McCullagh Editor

Friday October 22, 2021

IN DEFENCE OF TREES I must say along with Mark J. I (and half the global population) would have to think ‘yes Warren from Cairns, you have fried your brain’ but it is most likely due to the lack of oxygen caused by the lack of leaf material (cos you’ve killed the trees).

Have you also seen countries that have massive and deadly landslides have them because you chopped down trees.

Tree roots, Warren, are what holds the soil together.

NOEL, Cairns

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NOT HAPPY - NO QUIZ Where’s the Super Quiz? What is happening? No sport, not news, no quiz.

Surely you must realise the quiz is popular. It’s sad to see the decline of what was a great paper. The past few issues are an embarrassment. Sorry but you have lost me as a reader. I can almost guarantee you will not print this letter to the editor MITCHELL J H, Cairns Where’s the quiz????

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YOU CAN REMOVE THE TREE Any tree, damaging foundations of any dwelling can be removed with the permission from CCC. COMMON SENSE is the Heritage Library Building is more important than any tree.

TRUE LOCAL, CBD

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FEDERATION HAS FAILED I wholeheartedly agree with your editorial on the failure of Federation and the growing need to reduce to two tiers of Government. Sadly few State politicians will ever put the best interests of the people ahead of their own self-interest. Peter Beattie was one of the few who publicly pushed for this and this underpinned the amalgamation of councils into larger bodies capable of running regional government.

Sensibly, the only part he didn’t do was small regional councils recognising that they are the major employer and hub in small communities and amalgamating many of these would be the death knell for towns who didn’t become the regional centre.

As an example, amalgamating the Gulf Councils of Burke, Carpentaria, Croydon and Etheridge, perhaps along with Mornington Island and Doomadgee might make sense on paper, but Normanton would be the only beneficiary (assuming that became home to the centralised council).

Sometimes some inefficiencies need to be maintained for the good of the communities. Devolution of some former State responsibilities would serve to strengthen these communities and add to their viability.

If looking at major projects, others that should be considered include : - Electrification of the National Rail network combined with change to a single National Rail gauge (perhaps excluding Tasmania who could stay Narrow) - Development of a Nuclear Power Industry to provide green baseload power as part of the transition away from Fossil fuels - Balancing Road and Rail Charges to move more long haul freight to rail and off roads (rail charges full cost for freight whereas road is massively subsidised with road infrastructure provided to freight companies essentially for free) - This would make roads safer with less heavy vehicles and reduce carbon emissions. It would also save outlays on repair and upgrade of highways with reduced wear and provide more funding for improvement of regional roads for local freight distribution, eg 4 lanes tunnelled between Cairns and Tablelands.

Locally we should dust off the work that was done a few years back on the Northern Beaches with Aquis and put a team together of Feds and Locals to approach Disney. Set up funding through NAIF with an interest free loan and do what it takes to get the First ever Disney Park to be built in the Southern Hemisphere and to have it located here in Cairns. This would become a

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NSW One has to wonder what this new ‘half-wit’ in NSW is doing? The new boy in town wants to be the PM’s whipping boy, generous of you to want the states to open ‘just cos you want it’ Have you failed to notice that your part of the country isn’t something to write home about? Leave being the new hero to your own state.

NOEL, Cairns

catalyst for growth and set up the future of Cairns in the long term. We need to recognise that with Climate Change there is likely to be degredation of the Reef as a tourist attraction and look to alternatives for our future. Sit back and picture how strong our future would be with just about every Aussie, Kiwi and more putting Disney Cairns on their bucket list!

SIMON GRANT, Cairns POVERTY IS NOT A CHOICE Poverty is not an individual choice. Poverty is the result of decisions about what we prioritise as a nation that result in an inadequate income support system and lack of affordable housing.

Australia is a rich country. We have enough to go around. But the lack of affordable housing and proper income support have created a crisis that has been turbocharged by COVID-19.

Anti-poverty week runs from the 17th to the 23rd of October. This year the focus is on two important solutions for poverty: raising income support above the poverty line and creating more social housing.

Vacancy rates for rental properties are low around the country,. meaning there’s nowhere for people and families who rent to live. Mission Australia regularly hears heartbreaking stories like a young man with two jobs sleeping in his car, or a family with a newborn living in a shed. Individuals and families are under financial pressure because they’re spending huge amounts of their income keeping a roof over their head. Some have even been pushed into homelessness.

When COVID-19 hit in 2020 the government brought in the COVID supplement to JobSeeker and other income support payments. This contributed to an astounding reduction in poverty in Australia, allowing people who relied on income support to afford essentials like food and medicine, but turned out to be a brief reprieve. The COVID supplement was cut and, in the 2021 lockdowns, most people on the lowest income support payments have been denied extra support, leaving them to rely on payments such as the manifestly inadequate $45 a day JobSeeker Payment.

We can help end poverty by creating more affordable housing and lifting income support above the poverty line. The question is whether our nation has the will to make sure every person, every family can afford the essentials they need in life to thrive.

PAUL FLINT, Regional Leader NQ, Mission Australia

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LAST week Gazza’s Goss discussed that that we should never lose faith in the human race.

Well yet again, I have another fine example of somebody keen to give back and help those who are a little less fortunate.

On this occasion, our community hero is Jimmy Gill from Excellence Coaches.

Let’s back track, to find out how Jimmy’s fine gesture has caught my attention.

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Get on board the community bus Over the next three weeks, a Community Bus Service is being trialed out across the Douglas Shire to assist members of our community.

It’s designed to help those who may find it difficult getting to certain venues like libraries, medical and community centres, or maybe simply going shopping.

For now, the service will only be available to people aged between 18 and 64 that, say, have a disability, chronic or mental health issue, financial difficulties, or simply live a little way out of town.

Bear with me, I will get back to Jimmy in a mo!!

This initial trial is a collaboration

between TransitCare and Douglas Shire community service groups.

TransitCare, who recently opened an office in Cairns, provides transport and social services in Queensland to ensure that those in need can remain living independently within the community.

TransitCare has applied to the Department of Health for federal funding which may also eventually result in subsidised transport for those aged 65 and over.

There is a cost element and it initially became apparent that this type of community transport service, although needed, may not be financially possible.

When approached, most private operators declined to get involved, but this is when Jimmy Gill from Excellence Coaches stepped up to the plate.

With seven years of experience transporting people between Douglas and Cairns, Jimmy was keen to put back into the community and was happy to provide the service on a not-for-profit basis.

Jimmy sincerely hopes that the public will support this venture and that the service will become a permanent fixture. Good on-ya Jimmy!

The trial is by appointment only and the services future is partly dependent on how much it is used, so

don’t be shy. Details can be obtained from Douglas Shire Council.

I love these stories, so why not send yours in to gazza@cairnslocalnews. com.au. For now though, this is Gazza signing out.

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Late last week the Centacare FNQ McCormack Street location was transformed into a Vaccination Centre, with QLD Health nurses offering first and second doses of Pfizer for all members of the community with special encouragement of migrant communities to come to a safe and trusted environment they are comfortable with.

Centacare FNQ and QLD Health offered this initiative as a local response to the call of Yvette D’Ath, QLD Health Minister for QLD residents to get themselves protected over the next five to six weeks, and to help the whole community and allow ease of restrictions and open borders by Christmas.

“This again is an example of local collaborations that provide targeted support. Turning Centacare FNQs McCormack Street hub, into a Vaccination Centre provides a safe, easily

accessible vaccination opportunity for diverse communities across the region to respond to the Health Minister’s direction to get protected before Christmas.

“We will be holding a sausage sizzle and as always welcome our local community to join us.” Centacare Executive Director Anita Veivers said.

140 vaccinations were delivered during the two-day vaccination program.

The program was a collaboration between the Centacare and Cairns Hinterland Hospital Health Service teams. The program was hailed as a success, not just from a numbers perspective, but the opportunity to create genuine community engagement and connect with a broad multicultural community in a comfortable, supportive and trusting manner.

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Friday October 22, 2021

Negotiating in a ‘hot hot market’ market PETER MCCULLAGH WHEN it comes time to purchase your first or next property, there’s a few things to bear in mind.

The market at present is considered to be ‘hot’. That does not necessarily mean the property you are planning to inspect will be sold quickly.

There are times when sellers and real estate agents price a property up in the hope the market will come to them, achieving a higher sale price.

To ensure you have the best chance to secure the property of your dreams at a fair price, please bear in mind the following: Be Prepared. Review the market. See what else is on offer in the area, review the prices currently on properties, and visit www.onthehouse.com.au to see what prices properties in the area actually sold for.

Know exactly what you want to achieve. If you are going into a negotiation with an agent, have clear outcomes in advance of the negotiations.

The terms of settlement, your price. Looking indecisive can work against you, the agent can feel you are not serious or can nudge you higher, looking for that better price.

Remember an agent gets paid by the seller and will in most cases earn greater commission if they can squeeze an extra thousand or two from the purchaser.

Have you finances in order before you start. Look for pre-approval for your home loan.

This will place you in the strongest negotiation position. A buyer with certainty, a buyer that will become unconditional with less angst for the seller.

Be critical and understand the drawbacks to purchasing the property. What needs to be fixed or changed.

This will not always reduce the price for you but may result in your offer being the preferred one the seller accepts, as you have voiced the drawbacks and you are prepared to accept them, whereas another buyer may not.

Try to understand the seller. Ask why the property is on the market, delve for whatever information you can glean.

Knowing why it is for sale and the urgency for the sale can assist in the successful negotiation for the property.

Be prepared to walk away. It does not have to be ‘purchase at all costs’. Never accept the statement that there are buyers queuing up for this property.

Remember an agent gets paid by the seller and will in most cases earn greater commission

Be prepared to move on, there will be similar or better properties next week or next month.

In a booming market it is said the sellers control the outcome.

If you have your finance in place, you know the market and also comparable values and sale prices, the control starts to even out. Afterall, a seller wants a result and you, as the buyer have the funds they want.

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Sports Stars Announced SIX of the Cassowary Coast’s most promising junior athletes have been named the 2021 recipients of the prestigious Sport Star Youth Bursary award winners.

Recipients included athletes from a vast array of sports including netball, athletics, touch football, softball, cross country and gymkhana.

Councillor Trudy Tschui said that the calibre of applications was outstanding and the community should be proud of the commitment of our young sports stars in the region.

“The competition is tight and Cassowary Coast Regional Council offer the sports bursary to the brightest stars who have demonstrated a commitment to their sport and their overall contribution to sport and community.

“As a parent, I understand the commitment and hard-work that must be given by each individual to achieve success in their chosen sport. From the countless early mornings and late

afternoons, to the time spent travelling over the weekends to local, state and national events, the dedication contributed to both individual and team sports is tremendous.

“It was incredibly hard to pick winners but in my heart, all of the applicants were winners and I’ll be watching their progress and cheering them all on,” Councillor Tschui said.

“Each bursary recipient is awarded with $750 and a branded polo shirt. It is a great testament to the variety of sporting options on offer for our youth and that Council can continue to contribute to creating and sustaining opportunities for junior athletes.”

“Participating in sport develops a strong sense of character and community. As modelled by last year’s athletes awarded the grant, many of them feel pride in being a role model or mentor to their younger peers. It is evident how nurtured their skills were in this region and they in turn, are extremely proud

to represent the Cassowary Coast region at state or national sporting meets.

“The bursary winners, are not only leaders on the field.

Through learning skills such as team work, respect and communication they continue to lead their peers off the field as well.”

The bursary winners were announced at a function on Friday 8 October. ● Junior Sports Female (Age 8-12) winnerMadeleineJenkins. ● Junior Sports Male (Age 8-12) winner- Kade Corby. ● Senior Sports Female (Age 13-18) - Lily De Brincat. ● Senior Sports Male (Age 13-18) - Kai Greven. ● Junior Indigenous Sports Person (Age 8-12)- Lillee Barba. ● Senior Indigenous Sports Person (Age 13-18) Kevin Simpson.

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BOOK ONLINE FOR DUNK ISLAND CAMPING THE Cassowary Coast Regional Council has launched a new website enabling visitors and locals to book a campsite on Dunk Island from 8 October 2021.

In conjunction with the website, the Mission Beach Visitors Centre, which is open 7-days a week, will also manage the bookings for the Island.

Tourism Portfolio Holder, Councillor Renee McLeod said Council is working to find the best outcome and long-term solution for tourists and locals alike.

“Council is committed to working with relevant stakeholder(s) to develop a long-term strategy for the Dunk Island Spit.

“Council will continue to manage the facilities at the Dunk Island Campgrounds, until a long term solution is resolved,” said Councillor McLeod.

Situated less than five kilometres off the coast of Mission Beach, Dunk Island is the perfect location for an island getaway featuring nine private camp sites, each equipped with picnic tables and tent spaces.

To make your next booking visit www.dunkislandcamp.com.au or drop into the Mission Beach Visitors Centre which is located at 55 Porter Promenade, Mission Beach.

JOIN THE GREAT NORTHERN CLEANUP

HELP SHAPE OUR COAST’S FUTURE AS PART of the Cassowary Coast Regional Council’s Coastal Hazard Adaption Strategy (CHAS), Council invites residents to have their say on the region’s coastline to help inform preparations for the draft of ‘Evolving with our Coast’ strategy.

Council will look to engage with residents through activities such as, a survey, market days, community discussions, forums and school events to gain insights and feedback into our community’s views on local infrastructure, assets, and property and how these will be affected by coastal hazards such as erosions, storm tide inundation and sea level rise.

Environmental portfolio holder, Councillor Jeff Baines said the ‘Evolving with Our Coast’ strategy will provide direction and priority actions to adapt to coastal hazard risks which will affect our region over time.

“The Cassowary Coast Region has over 120km of coastline and a number of offshore islands and our com-

munity is vulnerable to changes in coastal hazards and the long-term impacts of climate change.

“Council understands coastal hazards and their devastating impacts having experienced events such as, severe flooding of the Johnstone and Murray Rivers and the impacts of Cyclones Larry (2006) and Yasi (2011).

“From Innisfail in the north to Cardwell in the south, each coastal locality in the Cassowary Coast region is unique and will need tailored mitigation responses for the future.

“Council needs your feedback about how we should respond to coastal hazards, to help inform preparation of the draft ‘Evolving with Our Coast’ strategy.

Find out more and have your say by completing a survey on Council’s website at: www.cassowarycoast.qld.gov.au/cassowary-coast-coastal-hazards-adaption-strategy .

For more information please contact Council on 1300 763 903 or email us at enquiries@ccrc.qld.gov.au.

THIS October it’s time to STEP UP and clean up your local streets, parks, beaches, bushland and waterways.

Schools, businesses, families, neighbourhoods, community groups; anyone and everyone is welcome to register a clean-up event.

To register visit the Clean Up Australia website on: www.cleanupaustraliaday.org.au/gncu.

Council will offer assistance with the responsible disposal of collected rubbish at the registered event. Any rubbish collected at a registered Great Northern Clean Up event will not incur waste disposal fees.

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HAVE YOUR SAY ABOUT THE FUTURE OF WARRINA LAKES

COUNCIL BRIEFS

INNISFAIL BOAT RAMP ACCESSES RESTRICTED

CASSOWARY Coast Regional Council is currently undertaking maintenance works at Sewage Pump Station (SPS) 9 located at McGowan Drive, Innisfail from Monday 18 October.

Work will take approximately four weeks to complete, weather permitting, and will involve the installation of a flow meter within the SPS 9 rising main.

The flow meter will be integrated into Council’s Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) system to enable real-time monitoring of flows through the pump station and will assist with detecting blockages and pipe failures as they occur.

The monitoring will also allow the benchmarking of any sewer rehabilitation works that will take place within the catchment.

During the upgrades, the western access road to the Innisfail Boat Ramp will be closed.

The eastern access road will still be open for the community to use.

There will be no change to the area used for car and trailer parking.

During construction traffic control signage will be in place to direct traffic to eastern access.

THE Cassowary Coast Regional Council is inviting the community to have their say on the future of Warrina Lakes in Innisfail.

The Draft Warrina Lakes Strategic Master Plan has been finalised and Council is requesting community feedback through a consultation process.

Cassowary Coast Regional Council Mayor Mark Nolan said Warrina Lakes is an important community asset from both a recreational and cultural perspective.

“Council has identified the need to raise the profile and patronage of the Warrina Lakes community by providing various improvements whilst also maintaining a number of existing attractions and facilities, such as the historic covered shed, mini rail, Anzac Avenue and the Mamu Bush Tucker Garden.

“Council has prepared the Draft Warrina Lakes Strategic Master Plan based on feedback received during the initial consultation period and ongoing discussions with the community and key stakeholders,” said Mayor Nolan.

Environmental Portfolio holder, Councillor Jeff Baines, said the project has significant environmental benefits through providing two new wetlands.

“These new wetlands will assist in increasing water quality within the catchment and provide habitat for a number of bird and fish species,” said Councillor Baines.

The public consultation stage will be open from today, 14 October 2021 to Sunday 21 November 2021 with Council encouraging all residents to provide feedback, ideas and suggestions on the Draft Warrina Lakes Strategic Master Plan.

The feedback will be reviewed by the project team and considered in the preparation of the final Warrina Lakes Strategic Master Plan. The final Warrina Lakes Strategic Master Plan will then be prepared for Council endorsement.

Implementation of the Warrina Lakes Strategic Master Plan will be a matter for Council’s further consideration, as part of its annual budget deliberations and implementation of its works and maintenance programs.

The Warrina Lakes Strategic Master Plan will be used to apply for state and federal funding for projects outlined within the implementation plan.

The community is encouraged to have their say on the project though the consultation portal here: www.warrinastrategic.cassowarycoast.qld.gov.au, or by emailing the project team via enquiries@cassowarycoast.qld.gov.au.

For more information please visit www.cassowarycoast.qld.gov.au/master-plans-strategies.

RADF GRANTS CLOSING

THE RADF program is jointly funded by State and Local Government.

An Arts Queensland contribution of $39,500 has been approved for the Cassowary Coast Regional Council and will go towards local artists, groups, art workers, cultural workers or project coordinators who contribute to and support our local arts community.

The Cassowary Coast Regional Council RADF 2021-2022 program promotes the role and value of arts, culture and heritage as key drivers to support diversity and inclusivity; grow strong regions; and provide training, education and employment opportunities for local artists and their communities.

Council encourages you to visit our website at: www.cassowarycoast.qld.gov.au/radf where you can find information on RADF guidelines, forms and other useful links that will assist in developing your application.

The Regional Arts Development Fund is a partnership between the Queensland Government and the Cassowary Coast Regional Council to support local arts and culture in regional Queensland.

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Tully Caravan Park Update CASSOWARY COAST SPORTS STAR AWARDS 2021 THE Tully Caravan Park has undergone some extensive renovations which will revitalise the park, make it a valuable asset for the community and help attract the tourists to our beautiful region. Whilst there

is work still to be completed, already the park has undergone: ● New sullage (grey water) and drainage points for up to 50 new caravan sites; ● Supplied power to 44 new powered caravan sites;

● Installed new water mains, hydrants and supply water to 50 new caravan sites; ● Upgraded and installed new sewer lines; ● Supplied and installed a new amenities block with nine toilets, nine showers and disabled access; ● Upgraded the camp kitchen with an amazing tropical edible garden; and ● Installed a large, communal fire pit.

Along with all the construction upgrades, Council is also rebranding the park by launching a new website and new logo. The fresh and modern look of the website and logo will assist in attracting visitors to the park.

Council would like to thank key contractors along with Council staff whom worked through some very challenging conditions over the last six months.

The first stage of the park is expected to open on 11 November, pending no weather delays. For further updates on the Caravan Park, follow Council on Facebook or our website.

The upgrades to the Tully Caravan Park are proudly funded by the Queensland Government’s Works for Queensland in association with the Cassowary Coast Regional Council.

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

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Visit Council Cassowary Coast Regional Council has three Customer Service Centres across the region. Specially trained staff can provide information and advice on topics including: ● local laws and compliance ● rates enquiries ● account payments (EFTPOS facilities available) ● animal registration.

Customer Service and Opening Hours

Centres

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

Cassowary Coast Libraries comprises of 4 branches located at Cardwell, Innisfail, Tully and Mission Beach. For locations, opening times or general enquiries, please call 1300 366 616 or visit www.cassowarycoast.qld.gov.au/libraries Waste Transfer Stations locations and opening hours can be found by visiting: www.cassowarycoast.qld.gov.au/transfer-stations Community Connect is a publication of the Cassowary Coast Regional Council. Supplied by Council and published within the Cairns Local News newspaper.

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ARTS AND ENTERTAINMENT

Friday October 22, 2021

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SATURDAY

SUNDAY

Andrea - Sea Temple Palm Cove, 3:00pm Sax Man Troy Stevens - The Beach Shack - Kewarra Beach Resort, 5:30pm Vivien Aisi - Boardwalk Social by Crystalbrook, 6:00pm Chris Lloyds - Botanica Café Bar Kitchen, 6:00pm 4 in a Groove - Cazaly’s Cairns, 6:30pm Greta Stanley - Tanks Arts Centre, 7:30pm Kaweyova - Court House Port Douglas, 7:30pm Sanchez - Bar36 @ The Reef Hotel Casino, 9:00pm

Kevin Hazell - CWA Hall, Yungaburra, 10:00am Waking Ugly - Yorkeys Knob Boat Club, 3:00pm Vivien Aisi - Boardwalk Social by Crystalbrook, 6:00pm Chris Lloyds - Botanica Café Bar Kitchen, 6:00pm Finding Time - Cazaly’s Cairns, 6:15pm Billy May - Roo Bar & Grill, 7:00pm Abi Muir - Bar36 @ The Reef Hotel Casino, 7:00pm Kim Settle and John Comrie - Atherton International Club, 7:00pm Kaweyova - PierBar, 8:00pm Fingerprint - Bar36 @ The Reef Hotel Casino, 9:00pm

DJGlennW - Dundees @ Cairns Aquarium, 11:30am Dazz & the Boyzz - Jack and Shannans, 2:00pm Resonate - Yorkeys Knob Boat Club, 3.00pm Midnte Martini feat. Mereana Pohatu - Sauce Brewing Co, 3:30pm Andrea - O’Donnells Palm Cove, 4:00pm Barbary Coasters - Trinity Beach Bar & Grill, 5:00pm The Code Trio - Bar36 @ The Reef Hotel Casino, 7:30pm DJ Spring Jaiah - Skypark, 9:30am

Are you a venue or an artist that wants to be listed in the Gig Guide? Find the Gig Guide link on our website www.CairnsLocalNews.com.au submit your gig each week to be listed in Friday’s paper.

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UMI Arts sparks joy with return of Big Talk One Fire IT WAS a sunshiny, Far North Queensland day for the return of UMI Arts’ signature event, Big Talk One Fire in Cairns on the weekend. Families from near and far converged in Fogarty Park for the laid-back celebration of the region’s two distinct cultures.

Criss-crossing various musical genres from rap to RnB and rock and folk, the stage program, along with the market stalls and activities was warmly received.

With support from Cairns Regional Council, UMI Arts celebrated its eighth annual festival

on the weekend with a stage program of 14 music and dance performances and 16 food, art and craft stalls.

Performers included 11 year old Wawumun, along with 16 year old Aisha Jade and the shining stars of Torres Webb, Naomi Wenitong, Merindi Schrieber, Rochelle Pitt, SeeBreez, Danny Bani and Nightshift Cairns, and legendary David Hudson.

A truly cultural immersion with a laid-back family vibe, Big Talk One Fire featured activities for kids, weaving, fashion, tastings and knowledge shar-

ing of native foods, plants and medicine, crafts and information stalls.

Big Talk One Fire’s event organiser Liz Cavanagh said the sun shone and people turned out in force for the family friendly afternoon and evening of free fun and entertainment.

“Big Talk is one of UMI Arts’s signature ways of helping community stay connected while supporting the creative industry of Far North Queensland’s Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander First Peoples,” Ms Cavanagh said.

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Who is the Speaker of the Australian House of Representatives?

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Arthur Sinodinos is Australia’s ambassador to which country?

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In a swimming pool, what do the backstroke flags indicate?

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Which comic book stable publishes The Sandman?

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What is the 6th planet in our Solar System?

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Pyrenees, Appalachian and Himalayas are names of what?

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Name the champion race horse whose name was derived from the Thai word for lightning?

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In which country was ice cream invented?

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In what sport can you bowl a turkey?

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What was the name of Elvis Costello’s backing band from 1978-86?

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In which city is book and movie 101 Dalmations set?

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What chemical has the autonomic number of 1?

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Cenotaph is based on two Greek words meaning what in English?

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Is the retired racehorse Winx, a gelding, mare or stallion?

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Name the US President who was once a Hollywood star?

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What was the name of David Bowie’s wife who he married in 1992?

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In which African country did a 1987 military coup occur, in which the Country’s head of state Thomas Sankara and eight others were killed?

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Riga is the capital city of which European country?

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Who played the role of the Joker in the 60’s Batman TV series?

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Big Brother and the Holding Company are best known for featuring which singer in the 1960s?

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By what name was Hedwig Eva Marie Kiesler better known as?

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According to John Denver, Some days are diamonds, some days are what?

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In the Lord of the Rings, Frodo is stabbed by the Witch-King at which geographical location?

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Kermit the Frog sang which 1979 Oscar nominated song?

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Neun, neuve and neuf are other languages for which number in English?

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WELL HELLO Leigh Sales & Annabel Crabb In 2014, two of Australia’s most high-profile journalists sat at a kitchen table, hit record on a phone and started a rambling conversation that’s still going on (and on).

From books to TV, music to cooking, friendship to films, there’s little cultural terrain Annabel Crabb and Leigh Sales haven’t traversed in their oddly named but nonetheless wildly popular podcast Chat 10 Looks 3.

Now, in their first book together, the pair takes a stroll through some of the issues of our time, offering advice for would-be writers, thoughts on developing a rich reading life, tips for navigating the perilous world of social media, and the secrets of a great friendship, all with the digressions that listeners of their podcast have come to love. Here Crabb and Sales discuss kindness, success and failure, and not taking yourself – or others – too seriously, with a liberal sprinkling of fairy wrens, granny pants, show tunes, creative insults, diabolical mum bags and CLANGs. Whether you’re a devoted listener of Chat 10 Looks 3, curious as to what all the fuss is about, or simply looking to cry-laugh on public transport, Well Hello is the book for you.

THREE SISTERS Heather Morris The breath-taking new novel from the author of The Tattooist of Auschwitz and Cilka’s Journey, based on a powerful true story of hope and survival.

When they are little girls, Cibi, Magda and Livia make a promise to their father - that they will stay together, no matter what. Years later, at just 15, Livia is ordered to Auschwitz by the Nazis. Cibi, only 19 herself, remembers their promise and follows Livia, determined to protect her sister, or die with her. Together, they fight to survive through unimaginable cruelty and hardship.

Magda, only 17, stays with her mother and grandfather, hiding out in a neighbour’s attic or in the forest when the Nazi militia come to round up friends, neighbours and family. She escapes for a time, but eventually she too is captured and transported to the death camp.

In Auschwitz-Birkenau the three sisters are reunited and, remembering their father, they make a new promise, this time to each other: That they will survive.

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For every federal politician, there’s millions of dollars devoted just to swinging their opinion, or their vote.

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ABC Television Friday 8.30pm Annika follows the life of DI Annika Strandhed (Nicola Walker), who has returned to Glasgow to head up the Marine Homicide Unit, where she is tasked with solving the puzzling crimes and unexplained murders that wash up in Scotland’s waters. When a body is found on a boat drifting in the Clyde, the case takes the team to the Isle of Bute. Small love tokens found at the crime scene nod towards a jilted lover, but as the team investigate further, a darker secret starts to emerge.

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ABC Television Sunday 9.30pm In The Six: Titanic’s Last Secret, an international team of researchers sets out to uncover their story, tracking down descendants, debunking myths and racist assumptions, and learning what really happened to these remarkable men.

This epic journey takes us across continents from China to the USA, Canada and the UK. The untold story of Titanic’s Chinese survivors.

ABC Television Friday 8.30pm Rachel (Emily Blunt), devastated by her recent divorce, spends her daily commute fantasizing about the seemingly perfect couple who live in a house that her train passes every day. Everything changes when she sees something shocking happen there and becomes entangled in the mystery that unfolds.

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Property Showcase Small community living close to town Located at beautiful Flying Fish Point, this high set family home is situated on a corner allotment. Only one street back from the beach, it offers a gorgeous rainforest backdrop for privacy. Three spacious bedrooms – built-ins in two, fans throughout, air conditioning in the main living space, and main bedroom. Boasting a very functional kitchen with a large breakfast bench area. Featuring black bean matt polished flooring - sourced locally, fully screened with an open plan design. Downstairs has plenty of room to park cars or a small boat with an extra shower and toilet.

This fabulous home is positioned on a large 994 m2 corner allotment with views of the ocean from the front veranda.

Ocean views and breezes on one side - rainforest tranquillity on the other.

This wonderful property presents:● Broadband ● Gas hot water ● Floor boards from locally sourced timber ● Blacony with amazing views

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Property Showcase Escape to Etty Bay

Where: 2 Binden Str

Flying Fish Point Beds: 3 Baths: 2 Cars: 2 Open: Appointment only Agency: InnisfaIl

First National Agent: Silvana Torrisi Phone: 0438 605 273 Price: $420,000

Relaxed and peaceful rural residential location. This cottage style house is tucked away back from the road with no close neighbours and will be a pleasure to come home to. Situated in the quiet location of Etty Bay Road, only minutes from the Beach, fishing at Mourilyan Harbour, local primary school and shops at Mourilyan. Only 12 km from Innisfail town and all shopping and facilities.

This home was purpose-built for the tropical climate.

This wonderful property presents:● Split system in Main Bedroom ● 2 bay shed with undercover patio, power and water ● Open garden with some trees, loads of potential ● Beautiful wide timber deck

Where: 43 Campagnolo Rd

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Beds: 2 Baths: 1 Cars: 4 Open: On request Agency: Babinda Real Estate Agent: Segrid Hudson Phone: 0428 154 472 Price: $385,000

Property Showcase Perfect buying in Innisfail Estate Highset 3 bedroom family home with room to move downstairs.

Large galley kitchen adjacent large family sized living and dining area.

Front and back patios.

Polished timber floors and bedrooms are carpeted Good height should you want to expand underneath for more room.

Downstairs could be easily turned into a Granny Flat or teenage retreat and still have room for two cars.

This wonderful property presents:● Airconditioned with ceiling fans ● 2 bay lock up garage ● Close to shops ● Close to schools.

Where: 2 Terka St

Innisfail Estate.

Beds: 3 Baths: 2 Cars: 2 Open: By appointment Agency: First National Innisfail Agent: Ronnie Neary Phone: 0417 760 500 Price: $325,000

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‘HARVEY’ Bellenden Ker, QLD | 83.59 ha* / 206.5 ac* Premium cattle block Known for its natural spring waters flowing direct from pristine national parklands, ‘Harvey’ is nestled against the Dividing Range only forty minutes drive from Cairns.

This block has been in the one family for many years and during that time has been proven for growing cane and recently as a great little cattle block.

Only 40 kilometres from the selling centre of Innisfail.

This property is one not to be missed.

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Bitumen to front of block Steel yards Granite soils Pristine springs ensuring permanent water 3 titles.

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Auction Thursday 21st October, 11:00am Venue Innisfail Leagues Club Inspection by appointment Chris Atkinson 0429 342 944 Elders Mareeba eldersrealestate.com.au/23265437

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Executive home in Babinda Situated on a 1093m2 allotment in a quiet back street of the beautiful township of Babinda and surrounded by quality neighbours, this property has plenty to offer and is the perfect home.

The home is superbly styled and easy to maintain with tiled floors, split system airconditioning, and fans throughout.

The modern kitchen features tiled splash backs, huge pantry and plenty of storage cupboards.

Upstairs, each of the two really good sized bedrooms have ceiling fans, built in wardrobes and split system air conditioning.

There is a very generous sized lounge room with high ceilings.The good sized bathroom includes shower recess and large vanity with separate toilet room.

Downstairs is a great tiled entertaining area, another room with box airconditioning, storage room, laundry with storage cupboards, pool table area overlooking the spectacular gardens and back yard.

Sale

33-37 Elizabeth Street, FLYING FISH POINT

Where: 12 Martin St Babinda.

Beds: 2 Baths: 1 Cars: 1 Open: By appointment Agency: Babinda

Real Estate Agent: Segrid Hudson Phone: 0428 154 472 Price: $455,000

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UNIQUE OPPORTUNITY AT FLYING FISH POINT ON 3036m2 If you are looking for a sea change, an amazing opportunity, or simply a relaxed, laid-back lifestyle .. look no further. This fabulous low-set clay brick home ticks ALL the boxes. Included in the Cassowary Coast Region is beautiful Flying Fish Point – a quiet beachside community only 7 km from the township of Innisfail. Watch the sun rising from your front verandah over the coral sea each morning, and the sun setting over the rainforest mountain range to the West. Public transport is available and is a short walk to the local licensed café, caravan park, and Primary School. Conveniently positioned on the corner allotment, this low-set well-maintained property offers 3 separate titles on a total land area of 3036m2. The house is wired for generator use and includes the generator in the sale. An added bonus is a bore and pump located on the house site - perfect for additional water to feed the many fruit and shade trees planted on the allotments.

FEATURING: 2 separate living areas  An office  Fully air-conditioned  2 bathrooms  Garden shed KEY FEATURES:Broadband Hot Water Electric Balcony Secure Parking Split System (Air Con)

 3 Bedrooms all with built-ins  Loads of bench space in the kitchen  Fully screened  Lock up garage  Fully fenced Built in Robes Pay TV Study Fully Fenced Shed

Dishwasher Workshop Outdoor Entertainment Air Conditioning

Contact Agent to arrange inspection. Silvana Torrisi, 0438 605 273 To arrange an inspection contact: Silvana Torrisi 0438 605 273

UPMARKET TOWNHOUSE – IMMACULATE PRESENTATION!

The location is prime and this townhouse has all and more than any buyer would expect to find! Just three minutes’ walk to Cairns Longest Beach at Spectacular Yorkeys Knob! Ideal investment with tenants in place until September 2022. Tropical living at its finest is here - this really is a rare gem in Paradise! It’s all about indoor outdoor living in Cairns and this beauty has a rear outdoor living area and a front outdoor private grassy area as well as the balcony off the main bedroom upstairs!

Buyers are going to be most impressed with this completely renovated property. The kitchen is amazing - featuring granite bench tops, brand new oven, large bench space and plenty of cupboards. The ceilings are extra high adding to the open and light atmosphere this already spacious living area has. Take the timber stair case upstairs to the two bedrooms - the main has a walk-in robe and all feature polished timber floors. The well-appointed new bathroom is a treat and the fresh interior paint tops this townhouse off to a tee! This one is going to sell fast - there is nothing like this on the market at Yorkeys so move quickly. Multiple offers expected!

• Pet friendly upon body corporate approval • New French tiles downstairs • New Fans and light fittings • Separate laundry • Extra toilet downstairs • Back yard area features concrete tiles • Grassy private front area is ideal for pets • Screened throughout Air conditioned • Carport at front door • Resort style swimming pool • Complex has recently been painted Rent return of $355 per week tenants love life here

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‘MUNDEBAH’ Innisfail, QLD | 182.41 ha / 451 aC* | 2 titles

Premium Innisfail fattening country. The jewel in the crown.

It is not often that a block of this higher quality hits the market.

• Large 3 bedroom, double-block home in expansive well-kept garden • Large commercially built machinery shed and workshop with an array of near-new equipment • 3-phase power. Wireless NBN • Bitumen access. aggregate covered creek crossings • Only 13 km from major centre with school bus runs

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Rich red chocolate soils Fully improved pastures, Brachiaria, hammel area divided into 12 paddocks, fences excellent order Permanent water and springs Steel yards.

Without a doubt, the best fattening block on the market today. *approximately

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• Wide verandah on all sides • Large under cover living area • Spacious open plan design • Air-conditioned bedrooms • Tiled flooring throughout • Garden shed This 3 bedroom family home has loads of cool undercover living space for entertaining, or play area for the kids on those rainy days. Only 2.5klms from the Innisfail CBD, this spacious home just needs some cosmetic updates to make it really shine. Well worth an inspection.

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3 This cottage has been recently refreshed. There are two bedrooms, open plan living, front sunroom or third bedroom, shower and toilet. A security system is an added bonus. Outside there are a variety of fruit trees, double carport, shed, fowl house and a gym / rumpus room. The property, which is fully fenced, is located across from a popular private primary school and Post Office. There is a butcher shop and café approximately 200 metres away. Approximately Now $189,000. https://aarealty.net/property/1396/ 10km to the Innisfail CBD. An excellent package.

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$230,000 List#1423 https://aarealty.net/property/1423/

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Ladies Section: Results: 2021 Consistency Singles Semi Final: K Paki d T McAlary. 2022 Champ. Singles C Populin d L Ceely. 2022 Champ. Pairs K O’Halloran, A Windsor d D Quinn, B Mason, J Rick, D Maxwell d D Hester, R Fraser.

Coming Events: Sat. 23rd Oct. 2022 Champ. Singles 9.00am K O’Halloran Vs C McDonald marker J Rick. Thurs Oct.28th Social Bowls. We wish Terry and Christine good bowling and safe travels as they contest the State Final Pairs in the Champion of Club Champions being held in Mackay. Best wishers also to Sue Brady in the State Singles Finals – go get’em girls!!!

Men’s Section: Results: Wed. Oct.13th, Winners - Peter Watters, Joe Jackson, Rob Morris. Rs/up: Kevin Holden, Jim Azzapardi. Saturday Oct.16th: innersMax Harker, Joy Baird, David Atkinson. Rs/up- Carol Morris, John Lisha, Tony MacGregor. Coming events: Sat. Oct.23rd: Mixed Mufti “3 bowl” Triples club select skips pick a card cash prizes plus Jackpot. Nomination sheet in Fullers Sports Club Foyer or phone office on 4055 5344 and leave a message. Entries close at 11.30am for play at 12.30pm.

Wednesday Oct. 27th: Men’s Self Select “3 Bowl” Triples cash prizes plus Jackpot, visitors welcome. Nominations close 11.30am for play at 12.30pm phone office and leave a message. Dates to remember Sunday Nov.28th Men’s Classic Fours. Sat. Dec.11th Club Ham Day sponsored

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Saturday October 16 A great weekend of bowls with Mossman hosting the annual Classic 4s. 16 teams played 5 games of 18 ends (or 2hrs 30 mins per game) over the two days. In first place, the team of Andre Buck, Stuart Mann, Darren Turner & Steve Henson with 4 wins (margin of 37). In second place team of Clive Flanagan with 3 wins + 1 draw (margin of 19) and in third place team of Ettori Tiraboschi with 3 wins + 1 draw (margin of 19).

Thank you to the Mossman Memorial Bowls Club for hosting a great weekend of bowls and thanks to the management committee for sponsoring the event, and a special thanks to the bar & kitchen staff. Also thank you to Bernie Wolland and John Arnold for their efforts to organise a great weekend of bowls.

Jackpot Bowls will resume this weekend (23 October) with names in by 12 noon with card call at 12.45pm.

A reminder that Mossman will be hosting the Bowls Queensland North South Challenge on the weekend of 30/31 October and with no Jackpot Bowls that weekend, social bowls will be held on Thursday 28 October from 5.30pm.

For anyone interested in playing bowls, either for the first time or returning to the game, contact David White on 0407 630 759.

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WEST CAIRNS LADIES—No social bowls on Wednesday 20th due to our Pretty in Pink Day the money from green fees and raffle’s was donated to Cancer Our prize money was donated by Hearing Australia. They also had a site set up for anyone that wanted their hearing tested in which we thank them very much. West Cairns Ladies our meeting is on Wednesday 27th at 10.30am. To our Ladies Patron Stella we all hope that every thing is going ok with you looking forward to seeing you back bowling Ladies could you please keep checking the board for any up and coming games that you might be in. Good Bowling to All.

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Ladies Social Bowls and Championship Results: Mixed Social bowls for Thursday October 14, Winners were C. Tucker and I. Stafford.

Men’s Mixed Social Bowls: Tuesday 12th October 2021 Social bowls winners were G. Pomroy and M. Lynn.

Tuesday Night bowls winners were Kyoko, Jill and Terry. R/U: Lorraine, Sony and Frank. Wed night 13th October 2021 winners were Gov, Greg and Frank. R/U: Ian, Steve and Brenton. Saturday 17th October 2021 No Social bowls were played as Bowls Queensland ran a two day Coaching Clinic.

Club Events: Check the Notice board for all games to be played and put your nomination down for 2021-2022 “A” and “B” Singles before they close on 23rd October 2021. Club Triples final between L. Braggins and S. Henson date to be notified. Mixed Pairs results were M and C Smith defeated L. Pomroy and B. Moseley 21-19. K. Homer and J. Parker defeated T and J Bartholomousz 24-14. Consistency Singles had P. Whitehead def G. Pomroy 104-86 and S. Henson defeated C. Henson 102 58. Social bowls continue Tuesday (Day and Night) and Wednesday night Triples and Saturday social. To play social bowls at Edge Hill this week put your name on the lists available behind the bar for a game. Contact Ray Webster 0402 182 230, Gary Victor (GOV) 0407 962 860 for assistance if the club is closed. Ring the Club 07 4053 1036

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Club Events Wednesday 20th October Bowls cancelled.

Thursday 21st 3 Bowl Pairs names by 12-30pm for 1pm start Visitors & new players always welcome at our friendly club 40561050 Results: Thursday 14th A great group turned up Winners Betty Mick & Barry P Bear R/up A Peterson Bevan & John Rossi Raffle Winners Joe Jackson 2nd Prize J Rossi Friday Nights Bowls washed out but the barbie went ahead enjoyable evening had by all SATURDAY Great to see a full quota of 16 teams thank you bowlers for supporting the day kindly sponsored by MSF Sugar & Gordonvale Bowls Club Winners & only Team with 3 Wins were D Maxwell R Frazer G Buttigelg & Terry McAlary Well done Ladies 2nd Place were A Peterson G Morton G Spicer & J Morton 3rd Place B Wright A Quinn D Quinn & P Mulkearns (Mucka) 4th Place G MCDonald P Smith K Clarke 7 A Siliato Sports Prize K Paki M Hetrison G Cains & E Rick Raffle Winners Marion & A Quinn Thank you to all the volunteers for all your preparations in making the day such a huge success Coming Events 13th November Open Triples Sponsored by Gilboy Hydraulic Solutions Get your Nominations early for this popular event Wednesday 24th November Ladies ham day sponsored by Naomi & Linda Owens Club Selected Triples 1pm start 2 games 14 ends 40561050 or club email admin@gordonvalebowls.com

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West Cairns Men’s Bowls Club (weekly roundup) October 17.

Tuesday Comp: 1st Wayne Petrot, Rob Wilson, Wayne Hewitt 27pts and 2nd Royston, T. Johnston, I. Donkin +21pts.

Thirsty Thursday: best players were Geoff Smith, Dawn Evans, Lis Backhouse and John Sawyer.

Sunday morning: - 1st G. Stanley, Phantom, T. Mor, Scotty and Alby 22pts 2nd was Royston, Pat Pue, I. Donkin +15pts on count back, and the winning team (Rink1 Rebels) donating their prize money back to the building fund. (Second week in a row Well done boys).

Club Championship Competition played during the week.

Check the Notice Board for (Saturday November 20th) Nominations for the West Cairns Vs Mossman at Mossman competition. Cost $30 per player. (To help offset the Bus hire) Games to be played this week: will be semi-finals and Finals in the men’s Triples and Pairs Also Wednesday will be mixed (“Pretty in Pink”) bowls competition to raise funds and awareness for Cancer day. Wear something Pink.

Note: Check the notice board for team nominations for Men’s A pairs and Men’s 4’s for the next season competition.

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Results of last week’s play: Tuesday Afternoon Men’s Triples: First- Paul’s team, Second- Dave’s team.

Tuesday Night Bowls: Stewart, Avril, Rod, Chriss.

Wednesday Mixed Bowls: First- L McCarthy, L Roberts, A Ashton Second L McCarthy, L Roberts, A Ashton Thursday Men’s Triples: First: J Russell, G Midson, A Jennings, Second: J Smith, P Cavanagh, V Still.

Saturday Afternoon Walking Pairs: Winners of Winners: Barb, Trevor, Winners of Losers: Shirley, Kelvin.

Club Championships: Mixed Pairs: J Carey, C Flanagan def J Walford, B Drewitt 26-10.

Mixed Fours: JE Parkes, G Andersen, B Clarkson, C Flanagan def R Blake, A Lim, G Reynolds, NRobson 25-18 Coming events: Tuesday Afternoon Men’s Triples: 1.00pm start, dress optional.

Cards called at 12.45pm Tuesday night “bare foot bowls” – be here by 5.30pm for a 6pm start.

Wednesday Ladies Bowls, gentlemen invited: 1pm start, dress optional, cards called at 12.45pm Thursday Morning 3 Bowl Pairs: 8.30 start, Sheet out.

Thursday Men’s Triples, ladies invited: 1pm start, dress optional. Cards called at 12.45pm

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Results - Eighteen of our bowlers enjoyed the facilities of West Cairns Bowls Club last Monday afternoon to play mixed social bowls between 1.30pm and 4.30pm. A strong south easterly breeze made the conditions more pleasant than they have been for several days.

The winning team was skipped by Sean Ellison with support players Tony Simao and Norma Wright.

Information - Every Monday, our selector Rosemary awaits the name of our members who wish to play and completes the selection after nominations close at 12.30pm. She is available on mobile 0409624623 and also welcomes visiting bowlers from any club to join in by advising their home club, a mobile phone number and the position they normally play at their home club.

A sheet is also available inside the clubhouse outside the bowls storage room. Teams of three players are the usual way the games are played.

The cards are called at 1.15pm and it is requested all players be at the club at that time. Afternoon tea comprised of sandwiches and cakes and hot drinks are included in the green fee. Also available are bowls for visitors.

We ensure that aggressive play is not allowed as many of our players are advanced in age. There is however no restrictions on membership despite the name which is now defined as a memorial club as none of the original TPI members are still alive.

A raffle is available for members that is drawn during the afternoon.

Preparations have commenced for the end of year functions and all of the members should check they are financial as soon as possible.

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Tuesday October 12 Ladies: F Hayles 37, R Dargaville 35, L Campbell 34.

Men: P Wright 36, V Kanakis 36.

Wednesday October 13 Ladies: L Ladru 32.

Men: Div1: T Everett 39, B Courtney 39, M Betlinski 38.

Div2: D Themis 39, K Hudson 36, B Nisbet 36.

Friday October 15 Ladies: J Turner 21.

Men: Div 1: B Tait 20, B Campbell 19, J Dickinson 19.

Saturday October 16 Ladies: Div 1: E Guinness 38, R Yelland 37, N Jose 35.

Div 2: J Mather 40, T Haste 38, M O’Neill 36.

Men: Div. 1: G Sunners 37, A Deakins35, P Frier 33.

Div. 2: D Powell 37, W Barry 36, D Morgan 35.

Div. 3: R Miller 41, S McCallum 38, J Reed 37.

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Wednesday Oct 13: Stableford, was won by Dawn Irvine with 40 pts, first women to win this event. Runner up went to Bruce Hunter with 38 pts and Phil Henricks got the pin shot on 9.

Wednesday Sporters Oct13: 13 Hole Stableford. A great field of 30 players. Winner, Stevo 31pts on countback from Barney, 3rd Brownie, 30 pts. Least putts Brownie 19.

NTPs 3 Barney, 11 Broads, 18 Stevo.

Thursday Oct 14, we played a 3 clubs and putter. Winning with a wonderful 41 pts was Ann Moss, r/up was Dawn Irvine on a c/back with 37 pts to Deb Peressini. Pin shots went to 3 and 18 Dee Jierasak, 9 Sandra Watson and 13 Ann Moss.

Saturday Oct 16, we played the Turner Shield Stableford Men’s Overall and Div.1 winner Kenleigh Mather with a great 70 gross for 41 pts, Div.1 ru-up Hollywood Flynn 39 pts Div.2 winner Rob McMahon 39 pts, ru-up Frank Dati 38 pts NTPs 3 Bakksy, 9 Kenleigh, 11 B Brown, 18 P Fraser.

Ladies - Winning with a magnificent 39pts was Liz Brown, and r-up Shelley Broadley 38pts.

Sunday Oct 17, – Atherton Golf Club hosted the 2021 FNQLDGA President’s Cup 4BBB Ladies Championships.

24 teams competed for the trophy over 2 divisions: Division 1 Gross 1st – Amber Barker and Nikki Bruce (71) 2nd – Marion Wright and Erina Williams (74) 3rd – Emily McEwan and Angel Pizzichemi (78) Division 2 Gross 1st – Ann Moss and Heather Beaven (85) 2nd – Sandra Watson and Kerry Williamson (90) 3rd – Lisa Lowres and Lois Cross (91) Division 1 Nett 1st – Connie Kaipara and Elizabeth Zakarevicius (64) 2nd – Shelley Broadley and Michelle Pearsall (67) Division 2 Nett 1st – Mel Pensini and Marea Mead (66) 2nd – Liz Brown and Debbie Peressini (68) 3rd – Ripeka Dargaville and Vianette Chapman (69)

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The weekend camp had originally been set for August, however due to COVID shutdown had to be postponed until this month.

The Academy coaching staff and players are relieved the camp is going ahead, as they have been preparing since May for the opportunity to have match play and skill sessions with high performance coaches at the Sunshine Coast academy.

The players will get to meet current Sunshine Coast Lightning players as well as working with high performance specialist coaches from the Academy.

The Kenfrost Homes Marlin Coast Academy team features players from Cairns, Mareeba as well as the Tablelands.

During their training visit to the Sunshine Coast, the Academy players will participate in specialist training consisting of: Strength and Conditioning sessions, along with specialist position coaching and games against Sunshine Coast teams.

Players Attending: Neveah Conroy, Capri Flegler, Charlotte Jonson, Angelina Kick-Peters, Asha Lynch-Simmons, Dallas Maretu, Ashleigh Miekle, Emerentiana Ningigi, Cecily Okena, Ariahne Poggioli, Amber Sheppard.

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