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Australian Wildlife Conservancy on where quolls are living in this area, we’ve come up with a new design that should suit the habitat here.“Unlike mining land, these dens will be built within un disturbed areas. Their design is based on natural den characteris tics such as depth, temperature, and humidity targets.”
“This report represents the starting point and an essential step to establishing the pre cinct, which will require col laboration from all levels of government, key stakeholders and the “Thecommunity.workstarts now to develop a business case and a master plan in a coordinated, collaborative and sensible
The dens are being built just beyond known quoll habitat. If they successfully draw quolls back out into flat savannah land, they may be a valuable tool to reconnect isolated populations of quolls and improve the endan gered species’ genetic health.
“Artificial dens have only been used previously on rehabilitating mine sites’’ Dr Dennis said.
Now dens are being built around the edges of hillsides at Australian Wildlife Conservan cy’s Brooklyn Wildlife Reserve, north of the Atherton Tablelands, to help increase quoll numbers and reconnect populations.
said the report set out prin ciples to guide the precinct’s development in a financially responsible and ordered way while recognising the site’s untapped potential.
Left: Quoll Den entrances by Valeria Silva
Dens for endangered northern quolls
Right: Northern Quoll,
THE enhancement of Barlow Park and continued support for invest ment and upgrade to the Cairns Showgrounds are vital compo nents of Council’s vision for a Major Events Precinct.
Dr Dennis said quolls suffered an 80 per cent decline in Queens
The Barlow Park and Showgrounds site is the natural location for the pre cinct – it is centrally located, has ample space, and there is room.
The report identified sev eral development opportuni ties to help facilitate the site’s elevation to premier regional sporting and events precinct, including a methodology to upgrade Barlow Park and the Showgrounds, partnering with stakeholders to establish a high-performance hub, and enhancing the aesthetics of the site to be more open and inviting.Council will also look to capitalise on the opportuni ties associated with the 2032 Olympic Games and current stakeholder interest.
During last week’s Council Or dinary Meeting, Council endorsed the Major Events Precinct Vision and Development Opportunities Report, which outlined a strategic approach to evolving Barlow Park and the Cairns Showgrounds site into a premier regional sporting and events precinct.
“By capitalising on the precinct’s advantageous location, we can bring two established sites together to provide something for everyone – from world-class events and experiences to daily opportunities for sport, recreation, community activ ity, education and training,” Cr Manning said.
land as cane toad populations increased. However, since then, they seem to have stabilised, with populations remaining in pockets where they have learned to avoid toads.“Ifthis trial works, the lessons learnt could be applied in the Northern Territory and in Western Australia, where there is an ongo ing rapid decline’’ he said.
Terrain and Gulf Savannah NRMs and Australian Wild life Conservancy are working together on the project with the help of Ground Creations, who are building the dens, Transport and Main Roads’ Edmonton to Gordonvale project and Mt Car bine’s EQ Resources Ltd, who are each providing some of the resources.Terrain’s Dr Andrew Dennis said 12 trial dens were being built from pipes, rock and rubble.
“With their work to guide us, as well as quoll and den research elsewhere, and all the background survey work done by
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HOMES are being built for endangered northern quolls in Far North Queensland to entice them back to what was once ‘quoll country’ in the days before cane toads.Northern quolls all but disap peared from savannah land after the arrival of cane toads. Still, researchers say the small popula tions that survived and live in patches of rocky country above savannah land have learned to avoid eating them.
Cairns Mayor Bob Manning
“We want to get northern quolls back on the savannah lands, reconnecting isolated populations and keeping genetics healthy while also performing their ecological role as apex predators.”Theproject is supported through funding from the Australian Government.
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Senior Advisor Access and Advocacy for Spinal Life Aus tralia Dane Cross said the accessible tourism market represent ed a largely untapped opportunity for tourism operators.
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tive Officer Mark Olsen said the team had worked closely with
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sible to all travellers.
“Disabled Mission Beach journalist Imogen Kars has put our accommodation and tours to the test and written a series of blogs on travel options in Cairns, Palm Cove, the Cassowary Coast, Port Douglas and the Atherton Tablelands.
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“It has been an informative exercise discovering wheelchairfriendly beaches, Quicksilver’s water-powered lift to lower people into the water so they can snorkel on the Great Barrier Reef, and which rainforest boardwalks are best suited to wheel chairs,” Mr Olsen said.
Accessibility Hub has been added to the Cairns & Great Barrier Reef destination website to assist travellers with mobil ity impairment select activities and itineraries for their Tropical North Queensland holiday.
“People needing to consider accessibility can now easily find accommodation options from specialised providers like Spinal Life’s Healthy Living Centre, which has personal support workers, to traditional hotels with accessible rooms such as the
“Research by Tourism Australia has shown that accessible tourism can be a game changer for destinations that will assist with post-pandemic recovery by building industry resilience,” he
accessibility as a competitive advantage that improves customer service and enhances the quality of life for all is the key to tapping into the ageing, but still adventurous, Baby Boomers who have the time and resources to travel.”
Dane Cross experiencing the fun at Skyrail and Hartleys Crocodile Adventures. Images: Spinal Life Australia
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Tourism Tropical North Queensland Execu Spinal Life Australia Out There Travel Care to create acces
content showcasing experiences and accommodation
“TTNQ is launching the Cairns & Great Barrier Reef desti nation Accessibility Hub at the Making Tourism More Acces sible Workshop at the Spinal Life Healthy Living Centre.
“Often, tourism operators don’t know where to begin on their journey towards better accessibility – this workshop enables people to ask simple questions and learn more about where to begin. We’d love to help tourism operators understand how to be more accessible and to secure a larger part of this market.”MrOlsen said accessible tourism had enormous potential and could be woven into many existing tourism offerings.
“It’s been great to work with TTNQ on this project – and in our view, this is the best accessibility information available for
“It’s encouraging to see our operators attending to learn about the opportunities in the accessible tourism market, understand case studies from businesses that have successfully entered the market, and hear from people with physical dis abilities about what they are looking for in a destination.”
any region in Australia,” Mr Cross said.
The Accessibility Hub is at https://bit.ly/3BTZ61c
This is an excellent op portunity for residents to drop by, have a yarn and talk about experiences with natural hazards and communicate expert local knowledge.
Dr Pai, who led a team of researchers from JCU and CHHHS, discovered a unique population of immune cells (called “Q+ cells”) generated when test mice were exposed to the bacteria that causes tuberculosis.“Inapilot study, we found that patients with active TB that responded well to standard drug treatment had increased
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Almost half a million Australians (484,000 people) are estimated to have dementia in 2022, which is estimated to exceed 1 million within the next three decades.
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“Vascular risks, such as hypertension, diabetes, obesity, and smoking, were significant contributors, which is somewhat similar to other populations.“Ourresults also suggested that other dementia risks such as social isolation and heavy alcohol consumption contrib uted less in the Torres Strait region than in other popula tions, which is good news.”
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“In this new study, we have found that more than half of the dementia burden in the
• Challenging and adapting current practice.
The study estimates that just over half the burden of dementia in First Nations residents of Australia’s Torres Strait and Northern Peninsula Area (NPA) may be due to nearly a dozen modifiable risk factors.The multidisciplinary team of researchers analysed health data from 371 First Nations residents of Torres Strait and the NPA, who were aged 40 years or older.
Daintree River Flooding April 2022. Image: Vincent O’Flaherty
• Advancing the quality of Improvingcare. health through understanding the setting.
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Dr Saparna Pai from the Australian Institute of Tropical Health and Medicine at James Cook University (JCU) is pre senting research into harness ing the power of immune cells for treating tuberculosis.
“Health care has been at the forefront of everyone’s minds in recent years, and it is great to be able to listen and learn from researchers across our region, all gathering with the intent purpose of improv ing our sector,” he said.
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The themes discussed at Friday’s symposium include:
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“Our findings lay the groundwork for harnessing the potency of Q+ cells for TB treatment.”Another joint study involving JCU and CHHHS, presented on Friday, found a substantial proportion of dementia in the Far North’s First Nations people could potentially be prevented.
Information will be collected to develop a resilience scorecard for each determinedansaid.tohelpabilitieswillcommunities.wouldChairman,MichaelDouglascommunity.ShireMayorKerr,alsotheLDMGsaidthecheck-inshelpcreatemoreresilient“Theresiliencescorecardexploreeacharea’svulnertonaturalhazardsandpinpointtheactionsneededimproveresilience,”CrKerr“Weknowtheseverityofextremeweathereventisbyboththescaleof
“Now we have backup gener ators and satellite phones based in the town to lower the risks for people living in the area.”
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Douglas Shire Council’s Dis aster Management Team and the LDMG are inviting all commu nity members, from Bloomfield and Degarra to Wangetti, to
La Nina planning for Douglas
number of Q+ cells,” she said.
provide their insights into how natural hazards impact them.
Lead study author and JCU PhD study candidate Fintan Thompson said the team’s previous work suggested de mentia was an emerging health issue among Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples in the Far North.
“Our study shows that government investment in preventative health now is essential to reduce the future burden of dementia,” Mr ThompsonCHHHSsaid.Acting Director of Research, Dr Eddy Strivens, said the symposium was an important event in the Far North’s research calendar.
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A BREAKTHROUGH treat ment for tuberculosis, and an examination of dementia risk factors in the Torres Strait, are among dozens of studies that were unveiled last week at Cairns Hospital’s annual Research and Innovation Sym posium.This year, the CHHHS Research and Innovation Symposium featured more than 40 presentations from the FNQ medical and allied health research community.
“For example, following the Daintree Village floods in 2019, where we lost electricity and phone service in the town, our community got together and discussed how we could make the area more resilient.”
the event and the level of com munity preparedness.”
Daintree Village and surrounding valleys Wednesday, October 12, 2pm - 5pm Daintree Hall in Osborne Street, Daintree Village Wonga Beach and Newell Beach Monday, October 17, 5pm - 8pm Wonga Beach Rural Fire, 9-11 Oleander Drive, Wonga Beach Mossman and Cooya Beach Tuesday, October 18, 4pm - 7pm Mossman Shire Hall, 8-14 Mill Street, Mossman
First Nations population in the Torres Strait and NPA region may be attributed to 11 pre ventable risk factors,” he said.
The Douglas Local Disaster Management Group (LDMG) is tapping into local knowledge through regional workshops in October and November this year.
It comes after the Bureau of Meteorology declared a third La Nina in a row, meaning wetter than average conditions this summer and a higher chance of flooding.
“Our studies suggest that Q+ cells, if present in appro priate numbers, provide good protection against Mycobacte rium in both mice and humans.
DISASTERS impact all com munities in Douglas Shire differently.
The community drop-in workshops will be held on the following dates and locations:
The Queensland Strategy for Disaster Resilience 2022-27 fo cuses on frompreparedtion,greaterresiliencecommunity-informedinvestmentandinteragencycoordinasocommunitiesarebesttotackleandrecovernaturaldisasters.DeputyPremierSteven
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Queensland Premier An nastacia Palaszczuk when she visited Tokyo to discuss the upcoming Olympic Games, Troy Cassar-Daley’s daughter Jem Cassar-Daley and hun dreds of award-winning First Nation lawyers, business and corporate women across the country.Briana’s next business venture is in Perth in the coming weeks where she will attend the Indigenous Emerg ing Business Forum, where she hopes to learn and inspire other First Nations entrepre neurs.Her dream is to have her idol, singer Jessica Mauboy, who she will meet at the Sep tember 23 event, wear a piece of her clothing on stage.
fashions have been featured on iconic runways for Australian Fashion Week at Carriage Works in Sydney, Melbourne Fashion Week, First Nation Fashion and De sign in Brisbane and Sydney, Global Indigenous Runway in Melbourne and, most recently, the Brisbane Fashion Festival.
Proud Quandamooka wom an and mother of three boys, Briana Enoch has combined her love for Country and her passion for art to create her la bel Jarawee – a name given to Briana as a baby by Kuranda elder Lalfie Thompson mean ing “pretty little bird”.
“I had the privilege to share the stage with two other First Nations designers and it is so amazing to see First Na tions art being worn on every woman.“Ithink (the traditional art) on our clothing is not only beautiful but also has culture and stories connected with it that reflects our Country, our languages and who we are and that’s what you want.
“He saw the shoes I had painted, and he actually asked if he could take my shoe off to have a really good look at the details on it,” she said.
“Whether it’s government, industry, businesses or com munities, we need to embed
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“Every year, we could be faced with flooding, cyclones, bushfires, or other severe weather events, so we must continue to improve the framework to overcome any challenge.“Wehave built back better after recent disasters, saving money, time, and effort.
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Briana’s career took off in an unimaginable way after she caught the eye of global shoe maker Jimmy Choo during an event in 2017, who took her shoes right off her foot to gaze upon her artwork.
Taking a year off to grieve, Briana put Jarawee on hold,
The Jarawee label, which Briana launched in 2017, has been short-listed for many awards including the National Indigenous Fashion Awards, Fashion Designer Award and Textile Design Award, AusMumpreneur, Indigenous Business Excellence Award finalist, and Awards Australia – Community Achievement Award in the past few years
unsure as to what would come next.Three months ago, Briana came back into the game with a collection for Brisbane Fash ion week, teaming up with local boutique Sonlia Fashion to create the perfect millinery for“Icouture.havealways admired Liana (from Sonlia) and her incredible work and to col laborate with her was amazing and each millinery comple mented the dresses so well,” she“Lianasaid. created three pieces for me and when the first model went onto the runway, all I could hear was ‘wow’ from the crowd.
A NEW five-year strategy to strengthen disaster resilience in Queensland will further improve the state’s capacity to deal with natural disasters and climatePremierchange.Annastacia Palaszc zuk released the new strategy after addressing the United Na tions Asia-Pacific Conference on Disaster Risk Reduction.
“But just like the rest of Australia and the Asia-Pacific, climate change means we can’t afford not to continue improv ing.“And we can all learn from each other,” she said.
“Every region across Queensland now has a locally led and peoplesknowledgeforresponsibleoutlinedandstrategicresponsenationmaximisedisasterblueprintregionally-coordinatedtoincreasestatewideresilience.“Thisnewstrategylookstothatlocalcoorditoimprovedisasterandrecovery.“Thisincludesensuringcommitments,actionsresponsibilitiesareclearlyandagreedonbydeliveryagencies.“OtherimportantfocusesthenewstrategyaretheofourFirstNationsandrecognisingthe
Miles said this latest five-year strategy builds on many years of building disaster resilience, coordinated by the Queensland Reconstruction Authority.
As well as capturing the attention of Jimmy Choo, her collection has been worn by
Her first collection became so successful it was show cased at Australian Fashion Week last Tragedyyear.struck Briana and her family with her father passing away only two weeks after her first couture collec tion inspired by him and his Country hit the runway.
“Queensland is the most disaster impacted state in Aus tralia, but we’re also the most resilient,” the Premier said.
“I learned that not only is he a shoe artist, but he is actu ally just an artist of a type of traditional art.
“We want to see that every one can wear it and it is not just for First Nations people, it’s for everyone and every day – we are trying to hit that high end couture for more and more women.”
FROM the small town of Kuranda to the biggest Aus tralian runways, a small fash ion label is taking the world by storm, receiving attention from industry icons such as fashion royalty Jimmy Choo.
resilience into every decision we make,” Mr Miles said.
Designer takes her fashion to the nation
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Kuranda fashion designer Briana Enoch has taken the world by storm with her incredible handmade couture, shoes and handbags.
Interested and intrigued by her father’s home and the way the ocean met the sea and the sand, she created her first collection “The Quandamooka Collection”.Herdesigns represented her father’s family, the Goori people (saltwater people) with blue patterns and the elements of green representing the eucalyptus tree.
Fashion icon Jimmy Choo with a Jarawee handbag
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Briana had always been in love with painting on canvas, exploring her rich heritage and creating something beauti ful with vibrant colours and intricateDeterminedpatterns.totake her art to the next level, she then began painting shoes and handbags with the intricate and unique designs catching the eyes of many.
Jarawee fashion on the runway. (Picture: Brisbane Fashion Week).
Thesaid.Queensland Strategy for Disaster Resilience 202227 complements a suite of Regional Resilience Strategies developed as part of the state’s previous five-year strategy.
This was a commitment made under the United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduc tion’s Sendai Framework, which outlines seven global targets to meet by 2030 through disaster risk reduction and improvements in preparedness and
significant impacts of climate change.“It’sabout understanding potential disasters, working together to manage risks better, and looking to keep improv ing how we prepare, respond to and recover from disasters,” he
“He is such big fashion royalty and an absolute icon and that was just a few years ago.”After spending some time working on shoes and bags, Briana began working on clothing that portrayed and displayed her father’s Country.
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“Thank God for Ronald Mc Donald’s house, as I couldn’t imagine what situation we would be in without them.
The walk is an opportu nity for HeartKids supporters, friends and families to come together in support of the eight Australian babies who are born with congenital heart disease each day and honour our Heart Angels and all in our HeartKids community.
A memorial service will pay tribute to Heart Angels, fol lowed by a 4km or 8km walk.
Inset: Aleece and Carlos Henriques and their family
Local heart warrior Lulu
Main: Lulu Henriques
CAIRNS parents, Aleece and Carlos Henriques, discovered their daughter Lulu had a heart defect at their prenatal scan at 15 weeks. They also found that Aleece was carrying twins –Lulu has a twin sister, Frankie.
Carlos taking a lot of time off work.“As we run two households at times, it did put a big hole in our finances,” Aleece said.
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The Henriques family is encouraging all Queenslanders to register for the annual Heart Kids Two Feet & A Heartbeat charity walks on Sunday, Octo ber 16, to help raise funds for kids living with congenital heart disease (CHD).
Aleece and Carlos live in Cairns and have a large family with three older children, Zion (18), Violet (12) and Hazel (11), as well as Lulu’s twin, Frankie (3).Lulu’s condition has been a massive change for the whole family as they have had to spend time away from their other children to treat Lulu at Queensland Children’s Hospital in Brisbane.“Thegirls get quite worried whenever we say that we’re going to the hospital as the last few trips have scared them, and Frankie is a bit older now and has more of an understanding of what’s going on,” Aleece said.
Lulu’s journey with CHD has also taken its toll on the family financially, with dad
Lulu was diagnosed with AV canal defect, large OP and a large Ventricular septal defect (VSD). VSD is the most com mon type of congenital heart defect.
Lulu is an example of resil ience and a strong young girl who loves her sisters. She blows her family away with what she has gone through, and she still has a Lulusmile.isaheart warrior; she was told she would not survive before mum Aleece held her in her arms, and now she is three and fighting the odds.
In the first four months of Lulu’s life, she had a PA band tightened as it wasn’t working. Finally, at nine months old, the band was removed, and the Glenn shunt procedure was done.Her most recent surgery was the fistula procedure in her right arm to increase oxygen levels.
“The meals on the ward from HeartKids have also been a massive help as sometimes we would get stuck in the room at the hospital,” she said.
“These are unique initiatives in the state and contribute significantly towards building resil
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Recognised for their commitment to training their workforce is Clarke Diesel from Bunga low, who has taken out Small Employer of the Year.The renowned Currumbin Wildlife Sanctu ary won the Medium Employer of the Year category and Large Employer of the Year went to the CaPTA Group, which operates tourist attractions and activities around Cairns.
Smithfield State High School won the state schools award for its “Cairns in Your Hands” sustainability project, delivered through its Tropical North Learning Academy.
“The La Niña increases the risk of rain and flooding in the coming months and the likeli hood of tropical cyclones.”
Cr James said the awards served as a timely reminder of the upcoming disaster season.
this year’s awards, taking home the Large Training Provider of the Year award, sharing the Premier’s Industry Collaboration Award for its work on BHP Mitsubishi Alliance’s (BMA) Queensland Future Skills Partnership with CQUniversity, and employing VET Teacher or Trainer of the Year Ronelle Sheehan, based in Townsville.“AsTAFE Queensland celebrates 140 years, it is wonderful to see our public provider con tinuing to deliver fantastic services for more than 120,000 students, employers and local communities across the state,” Minister Farmer said.Minister Farmer said the Queensland Training Awards also celebrate those people and organisations doing their bit to ensure all Queenslanders can participate in the work force.
cairns.qld.gov.au) is a single reference point for information and advice during a disaster.
It brings information from Council, the Bureau of Meteorology, emergency services, utilities such as Ergon and Telstra, road status updates, and traffic and flood cams together in one
Cairns is the only Australian local government area presenting at the conference, which has an international audience.
The annual awards celebrate and promote initiatives that build community resilience to disasters and emergencies around Australia.
The Cairns Disaster Dashboard (www.disaster.
“With the Bureau of Meteorology officially declaring a third La Niña in a row, residents are encouraged to start preparations for the disaster season,” Cr James said.
“Theplace.user-friendly online dashboard allows residents to keep themselves informed during a natural disaster,” Cr James said,
Cairns’ Training Awards Winners
“Recognition at the recent awards shows the quality of the resilience development programs available in Cairns and across our communities,” Cr James said.
“Role models like Jennah Halley, who returned to the workforce after eight years as a single mum and is now the Harry Hauens child Apprentice of the Year after completing
Cairns Regional Council received a com mendation and Smithfield State High School a top mark at the Get Ready Queensland Resilient Australia Awards.
An initiative of Council, with support from the Cairns Chamber of Commerce, helps busi nesses become more resilient through training, workshops and planning templates.
QUEENSLAND’S top apprentice, trainee and training achievers were named at the 2022 Queensland Training Awards held in Brisbane onMinisterSaturday.for Training and Skills Develop ment Di Farmer said the awards celebrate the exceptional people, projects and organisations developing the skilled workers Queensland needs.“With the current workforce shortages in every industry and in every region, it’s so important to make sure we keep investing in the right skills and training opportunities in Queensland and provide role models, like eve ryone here tonight,” Minister Farmer said.
Deputy Mayor and Chair of Local Disaster Management Group, Terry James, said the awards highlighted the excellent work in build ing the region’s resilience.
TAFE Queensland was a big winner from
CaPTA Group’s Peter Woodward after taking out the award for Large Employer of the YearStaff from CaPTA Group
“During an emergency, the dashboard is up dated in real-time with things like road closures, power outages and notifications of any shelters that may be opened.”
“Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Stu dent of the Year Atahnee Simpson is a young mum who found a supportive pathway back into the workforce through vocational educa tion and training.
Council is also making a presentation on dis aster communications with the deaf community in Cairns at this week’s Asia Pacific Ministerial Conference on Disaster Risk Reduction.
CAIRNS has been recognised at a recent state awards ceremony for doing its part to make Queensland the most resilient state in Australia.
Cairns Recognised for resilience
The “Cairns in Your Hands” program allowed students to contribute to Council’s “Our Cairns Coast” Coastal Hazards Adaptation Strategy – a guide to decision-making, planning and respons es in managing natural threats to the coast from erosion, storm-tide inundation and sea level rise to the year 2100.
ience in two critical sectors of the community –our young people and our businesses.”
her Certificate III in Air Conditioning and Refrigeration with TAFE Queensland and Messina Air Conditioning, while raising her four“Thechildren.Queensland Training Awards are an essential celebration for the training sector, as it is an opportunity to highlight the many or ganisations that contribute to producing skilled workers across the state.”
Council received a highly commended in the local government category for the Cairns Resil ient Businesses Network.
Cr James also urged residents to familiarise themselves with the Cairns Disaster Dashboard.
2. Register now for Cairns Alert www.cairns.qld.gov.au/cairnsalertat: or via the home page of the Disaster Dashboard.
“Each of these winners has a fantastic story to share about how training in Queensland leads to new opportunities, and of course, they will go on to represent Queensland at the Australian Training Awards in November,” she said.The complete list of winners is available https://bit.ly/3f3Qufufrom:
Since its introduction two years ago, the ini tiative has continued to grow and was featured in a recent Australian Disaster Resilience confer ence presentation.
“Vocational training pathways are important for young people like Matthew Siver from St Columban’s College in Caboolture, who is now the School-Based Apprentice or Trainee of the Year,” Minister Farmer said.
Learn about nature
Kids and their caregivers will learn about the tropical environment through games, craft, story time and getting their hands dirty to grow seeds.
I first attended the Amateurs Races thirty years ago, back when it was easily the biggest event on the Cairns social calendar, with what felt like half the Cairns’ population turning out for the Races on Saturday.
A new program to ‘sprout’ an interest in nature and gardening starts this month at Councils’ Green Space education Littlegarden.Sprouts is aimed at kindy-aged children and builds on the highly popular Little Taccas initiative for under 5s, and is presented through the Green Space Our Place volunteer initiative.
• Hutchings St, Bungalow
within land controlled by the Cairns and Douglas local government areas, which require the Councils as joint trustees, to enter into a trustee lease with the Department of Tourism, Innovation and Sport (DTIS).Council is an advocate of the project and keenly awaits further detail from the State to understand the ongoing management arrangements for theThetrail.resolution allows the construction of the trail to commence, while the manage ment and operation of the trail continues to be resolved by the State, to give clarity and certainty for the trail’s future.
All clean ups are from 9am to 11am.
There was usually a big crush of bodies as people congregated in a large area near the winning post, an area bordered by a long line of bookmakers on one side and a public bar on the other side.
Water mains at the follow ing locations are scheduled for •replacement:RussellSt,Edge Hill
Damian, Cairns
Wangetti Trail
COUNCIL will provide more than $900,000 to assist South Cairns Gymnastics Inc (SCG) to undertake a $2.34 million extension to its gymnasium.Thenewbuilding will include an extensive pit, a full-length vault run, trampolines and tumbling areas, as well as upgrades to ameni ties and offices.
n Lily Creek, Cairns North, meet at the corner of Greenslopes St and Little St.
Clean Up Cairns ends this weekend with three registered sites.
n Lily Creek, Parramatta Park, meet at the corner of Mulgrave Rd and Water St n Gordon Creek, Woree, meet at Pezzutti Park.
Clean Up Cairns sites
SCG is one of two not-for-profit gymnastics clubs in Cairns that has experienced capacity issues for many years.
Selection of water mains to be replaced as part of the program are determined by the maintenance management system, which identifies where a water main has recorded a disruption to the water supply and has logged more than three breaks in a two-year period.
The Annual Water Main Replacement Program involves the replacement of aging and/ or deteriorated water mains to maintain the structural integrity of the water network.
Improvement works
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Last week, Council resolved to provide a construction lease over the land that Council owns to facilitate construction and delivery of Queensland’s first purpose-built walking and mountain biking track.
The proposed extensions will not only ad dress capacity and compliance issues, but also allow for more programs, including Gymnas tics Australia’s ‘Fitter for Life’ program aimed at the over 55s, and the re-introduction of boys’ gymnastics.
• Dann St, Mooroobool
Cairns Libraries are hosting free children’s activities these school holidays, including a massive all-day Fun Palace event at Earlville Library on Friday 30 September. Fun Palace will run from 9.30am until 5pm with hands-on activities and workshops throughout the day for all ages, including coding and robotics, big blue blocks imagination playground, floral arranging, pottery, and make your own pom pom earrings to take home.
COUNCIL is supporting the State Government’s plans to progress the Wangetti Trail.
Saturday:
Visit www.cairns.qld.gov.au/library for more details.
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Over the years I have watched the Amateurs change. In the early days the Races were a sort of picnic day, where people brought along their foldup chairs and picnic blankets, as well as their food and drinks. A sea of people covered the grass areas alongside the racetrack’s long home strait, and there were more people located out of sight behind the horse stables.
Janelle, Woree
For a full list of works see our website. bats
Once complete, the 94-kilo metre Wangetti Trail stretching from Palm Cove to Port Doug las, will be a signature asset that will showcase the World Heritage-listed Wet Tropics and the Great Barrier Reef.
The total cost of the project is $2,345,012 with South Cairns Gymnastics also having a
Who’s running this show? What’s happened to the money made from previous Amateurs Race meetings? The money has definitely not gone into building more infrastructure for the public areas, the reverse is the case. The public areas have now become no more than an after-thought, just like the bookmakers.
The Amateurs are definitely not amateur anymore, but in an other sense, they are very amateur.
Did you know that the FNQ region shoulders a dispropor tionate burden of mental health issues and suicide compared to the rest of the state, let alone nationwide? The annual All of Us Festival is this October 9th at Fogarty Park, with an aim to bring all of the amazing mental health resources available to locals of all walks of life (inc. CALD, LGBT+ & Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities), as well as market stalls, live entertainment, food & drink and fun activities for kids and families alike. Want to contribute even further? A Move for Mental Health has been organised for groups to walk/ride/skate or drive toward the event and spread awareness. Contact the Dr Edward Koch Foundation to register your group or find out more about the festival.
• Hall St, Edge Hill
The race goers are now treated with contempt, they are merely consumers to be milked for their money. But its the race goers who created the atmosphere which made the Amateurs Races great in the first place. The organisers of the Amateurs have cooked the golden goose which laid the golden egg.
The majority of the trail will be located within national park, however, there are three sections of the proposed trail
But the “melting pot” has gone, the atmosphere has gone, the public areas have been reduced to the size of a tennis court. The public cafés are gone, there’s not a coffee to be found anywhere in the public areas.
eight library branches this holidays include slime science, a haunted mansion escape room, yoga and virtual reef adventures.
• Miles St, Manoora
Members of South Cairns Gymnastics Club
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Children must have turned 4 by 30 June 2022 to be eligible for the program. Numbers are limited, with registrations opening via Council’s website at 8.30am on Monday 26 September.
The Very Amateur Cairns Amateurs 2022
There was a gold car driving on the footpath in Mario st on Friday morn ing cause my friend saw it - please drive your car on the road.
The contagious excitement and buzz of the Amateurs Races is now just a shadow of its former self, it has been replaced by marquees and marketing. The once iconic Amateurs are no longer the only show in town, they have become just another successful money-making event.
I got a taxi from Stock land’s on Friday morning to take me to Mario st. The driver left me on the side of the road with my shopping so my friend helped me cause I got a disability but we need more taxis, Janelle, Woree
• Hellmuth St, Whitfield
secured $978,700 through the Federal Govern ment’s Northern Australia Business and Com munity Growth Program.
As well as proving funding for the new fa cilities, Council has agreed to guarantee a bank loan for $400,000 to facilitate the extension.
Mick, Cairns
• Vasey Esplanade (south side), Trinity Beach
Up the Cows this week end! Bring on footy finals!
School holiday fun
• West St, Manunda
• Loridan Dr, Brinsmead
It’s baby bat season. At this time it is more common to find fallen or injured bats. As cute as they are, don’t touch bats as they can carry disease. They should only be handled by approved carers. If you find a fallen or injured bat, please contact Wildlife Carers FNQ on 4281 6869 assistance.for Don’t touch injured or fallen
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• Mayers St, Manoora
There were no roped-off marquee areas then, there was a couple of members-only jockey club stands, but apart from that the whole racecourse was just one big public area, an egalitarian melting pot of people from all walks of life, from richer or poorer.
• Alberta Dr, Woree
Visit Council’s website for more details.
activities at
• McCoombe St, Mooroobool
Support for gymnasium extension
Council has committed $2.2 million to replace water mains at 13 locations as part of an ongoing maintenance program.
• Cannon St, Manunda
Cairns City: Culvert renewal at the corner of Lake St and Minnie St from Monday 26 September. Expect road closures.
Water maintenancemains
Other great our
Now flash forward thirty years to 2022. There are roped-off marquee areas everywhere, they cost hundreds of dollars for the race goers to get into, and they provide everything, food, drink, comfort, all at your fingertips.
Dave, Brinsmead
With this in mind, the Queensland Country Women’s As sociation or QCWA began to emerge providing relief from the loneliness, by offering friendship, support and connection.
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The 100 Year Cake already partly devoured
Ruth Beatrice Fairfax was a key inspiration in the early days, becoming founding President in 1922 and this led to the creation of 283 Branches with 13,000 members by 1928.
In 1937 the branch took possession of the dispensary building donated by the Mossman Hospital Board. This was on the condi tion it be used as a Rest Room and Baby Clinic.
That same year, a block of freehold land in Front Street,
Line dancing to entertain the guests
I’m off for a brew with the ladies, so for now it’s Gazza signing out!
The Mossman Branch was formed in 1935 with sub branches at Miallo and Daintree. Early initiatives included a wooden rock ing horse that was presented to the Mossman District Hospital children’s ward on January 18, 1936. Jim Pitcher restored the horse in 1983 and it is still at the hospital today.
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The Mossman Branch presently has 24 members, plus nine young members and currently have Special Paper Quilling classes held on Tuesday evenings, Social and Craft mornings every Wednesday and Line Dancing on Thursday afternoons and evenings.TheBranch also facilitates healthy living choices through the Country Kitchens Program and makes garments for stillborn and premmie babies, trauma teddies for emergency services, crisis bags for domestic violence victims and birthing kits for Papua New Guinea women.
Over the years there have been many inspiring activities available, such as music and drama, cooking contests, photogra phy, public speaking and dressmaking.
Some of the Best Dressed on the day
The branch also supported the World War II effort by mem bers making camouflage nets, knitting soldiers socks and making up Christmas parcels for the troops.
High Tea Makes Lots Of Cents After 100 Years
Donations have been given to many local groups, including Douglas Library, Mossman Hospital, Mossman Show, Meals on Wheels, Bush Fire and Drought appeals, Douglas Swimming Pool, FNQ Bone Marrow Unit, even the Chernobyl Relief Fund.
where the present QWCA building now stands, was purchased for $75 cash. This came from funds raised by renting parts of the building, having card tournaments, a garden party and tennis afternoons at Miallo, Rocky Point and Daintree.
Lots of tasty things to help raise funds
1954 was a significant year when the branch took a resolu tion to the State Conference that the QCWA lobby Government for a High School to be established in Mossman. A year later, a request was received from the Education Department for the use of the QCWA rooms for six months for nine students to start Mossman High School.
Fund Raising for many different causes has been a priority and from last weekend’s QWCA Centenary Function, one third of the profit will be going to the Royal Flying Doctor Service, one third to QCWA Rural Crisis Fund and one third to a local need.
LAST Saturday, I got along to the Mossman Branch celebrations for 100 years of QWCA.
A hundred years ago, places we now deem remote were often truly isolated. This would certainly have been the case for areas in the Douglas Shire.
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attendees had for dressing the part.
“We’d like to thank the Cassowary Coast Regional Council for their grant fund ing and in-kind support and the local residents, commu nity groups and businesses who participated in making the festival such a suc cess in 2022. We’re looking forward to doing it all again”
“Many people went to a lot of trouble to dress up for events, including Friday night’s Gals and Gangsters Basket Cabaret, held in the Shire Hall, and Saturday’s Fashion Parade at the Con Theatre. I think people are getting into the spirit of the event by dressing up and having some fashionable fun. It’s great to see.
Cairns Local News, Friday, September 23, 2022 PAGE 13www.cairnslocalnews.com.au COMMUNITY CONNECT One Coast - Cassowary Coast 24 SEPTEMBER – FINAL DAY TILAPIA TOURNAMENT With an action packed week of fishing wrapping up at Warrina Lakes, there is still one more day to fish! Saturday 24 September is the final day to fish from 9:00am. A lucky draw prize winner will be announced with the winner to receive a kayak kindly donated by BCF and all other winners announced from 11:00am. Junk Art participants will be presenting their art work from 9:00am. A wonderful day out for the whole family! For more information please see Council’s Facebook Page. 27 SEPTEMBER – BRADLEY MCCAW PERFORMANCE Award-winning entertainer/piano man Bradley McCaw is coming to Innisfail! Classic Motown, soul and a whole truck load of good ole’ fashioned joyful music. Renowned for his incredible live shows, featuring his original music and piano man favourites by Billy Joel, Elton John, Ray Charles and more! Per forming at the Innisfail Shire Hall on Tuesday 27 September, starting 10:00am. Tickets available online trybooking.com/CBZAQ 1 – 2 OCTOBER – CARDWELL SEAFEST Cardwell Seafest will be held on Saturday 1 October and Sunday 2 October for the Queen’s Birthday Long weekend. The festival by the sea will present a NQ LURE Expo Hot Rods Classic Car and Bike Show and then markets of local arts and crafts on the Sunday. Amazing food, entertainment, and fun for the whole family. For more information visit Cardwell Seafest’s Facebook Page.
“Festival patrons travelled from all over, with Cas sowary Coast residents well represented among the festival goers over the five-day event, with visitors from Cairns, Townsville, the Tablelands, and Brisbane
perfectly captures the his tory of our region and it is great to see so many people come together to enjoy the festivities.“Council maintains a high priority for preserving the historical and culturally driven style of our region and the Art Deco Festival is one which Council proudly supports,” said Councillor Tschui.
swelling the numbers at various events. There were several international visitors who had timed their visit to coincide with the events on offer over the five days.
Vintage Markets
Ms Linton Councillorsaid.Trudy Tschui, Community and Culture portfolio holder said the sophistication and variety of events over the week
Dressed to the nines at the Gals and CabaretGangsters
202223,SEP WHAT’S ON Visit Coucils website cassowarycoast.qld.gov.au/events for more information.
For more information on Tropical Art Deco Fes tival or to find out more about being involved at an organising level please followgov.au/tropical-art-decowww.cassowarycoast.qld.visitorTropicalArtDecoon Facebook.
TROPICAL ART DECO FESTIVAL ANOTHER ROARING SUCCESS
“The Council Cemetery staff did a fabulous job in setting up the walk for us and marking out a pathway to find our way in the dark,” said Trish Ernst, President of Innisfail & District Histori calToSociety.alignwith their goal in ‘preserving the past for the future’ the Innisfail and Dis trict Historical Society has continued to undertake the organisation of the event to great success. Organisers were thrilled with attendance and the enthusiasm many
success, with stories of the area’s pioneers told on the night, with large num bers through the gate on Wednesday evening.
Choir performs on Innisfail Shire Hall Balcony
11 OCTOBER – MORNING MELODIES 1954: ELLA, ETTA, EARTHA October’s Morning Melodies presents Ella, Etta Eartha. It’s the year 1954. Ella Fitzgerald, Etta James and Eartha Kitt are all at the dizzy heights of their careers. With swinging jazz, powerful soul and cheeky kitsch these three women broke new ground for all who followed after. Melissa Western and her world class band will perform Tuesday 11 October at 10:30am, tickets available online www.trybooking.com/BWDUB
Gals and Gangsters Cabaret
Featuring Australia’s only regional A Grade Brass Band under the baton of conductor and occasional pianist Oscar McDonald, the band is sure to blow the roof off the Innisfail Shire Hall on Saturday 22 October, starting at 4:00pm. Tickets available online trybooking.com/CBZBI
INNISFAIL was transported back in time last week with around 2500 people partici pating in events held over a jam packed five days for the Tropical Art Deco Festival. Regarded as the Art Deco capital of Australia, Innisfail delighted local and visit ing art deco lovers with a packed schedule of events, including a Gals and Gang ster Cabaret at the Shire Hall, a speak easy boat cruise, vintage valuations at the Sunday market and a variety of tours highlighting the iconic historical build ings in the main streets of Innisfail.TheHistorical Society’s Cemetery walk was a great
WORKS were recently completed to upgrade a section of pathway located on Brasenose Street, Cardwell. The upgrade installed a new concrete pathway, directly located outside the post office, and removed existing pavers to improve safety and allow a smoother, more level surface for pathway users.
TOWN CENTRE REVAMP
Engagement session held in the Village Green for community members to hear about the concept designs
The Tilapia Tournament is proudly presented by Council in partnership with the generous 2022 sponsors including Ozfish, BCF, Game Fishing Club Innisfail, Berkley, Soils First NQ, Coastal Marine & Outdoors, Manitto’s Auto Centre, Harvey Norman and Shakespeare.
CARDWELL PATHWAY UPGRADES COMPLETE TILAPIA SMASHESTOURNAMENTCATCHTARGET
of the Innisfail Game Fish ing Club Nick Pervan, said the Club was very excited to sponsor and support the event again in 2022 as it is great for the community and also for the environment.
With 350 participants registered prior to day one of the Tournament, expecta tions were high for a suc cessful week of fishing.
Councillor and President
and community members utilising the parklands, pub lic BBQs and enjoying the fun outdoor day out.
LAST WEEK, Cassowary Coast Regional Council released the draft concept designs for the Mission Beach Town Centre Revi talisation Project and began talking with key stakeholders to gather feedback on the proposed design.
The design encapsulates the Mission Beach experience – where the rainforest meets the beach, and provides greater connection between Porter Promenade, the Village Green and Mission Beach foreshore. Whilst not final, the designs provide a vi sion as to how this space can come to life, increase tourism into our region and encour age future development from investors.
The six day long event has been a school holiday favourite over the years with participants of all ages try ing their hand at hooking a winner and helping remove the pest from the lake.
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Cassowary Coast Regional Council’s Fam ily Day Care Scheme has also kindly sponsored the annual JUNK Art com petition with participants presenting their works of art from 9:00am Saturday 24 September.
THE TILAPIA did not stand a chance this week in the Warrina Lakes waterways, with hundreds of keen fishing fanatics gathering for the 2022 Tilapia Tourna ment.
The school holiday fun is not over yet with community members encouraged to attend the final day of the Tournament on Saturday 24 September where keen participants can fish from 9:00am. A lucky draw will be drawn at random on Satur day with the winner receiv ing a kayak kindly donated by BCF and Ozfish. Tourna ment winners will also be announced at 11:00am with a variety of generous prizes on offer.
IT’S TIME TO HAVE YOUR SAY
feedback provided on the design. A number of one-on-one sessions were held with lo cal businesses and property owners in the project area (Porter Promenade and Village Green), as well as a Community Drop-in Information Session which was held in the Village Green and was well attended by the localCouncilcommunity.alsofacilitated the first official meeting with the Community and Stake holder Reference Group (CSRG), a group compiled of key stakeholder groups includ ing business traders and operators, property owners, residents, community groups and the wider community. They will act as project champions and will use their local connections to gather further feedback on the design.
“Tilapia invade and dominate water habitats and although a hard species to eradicate, the tournament does help reduce numbers significantly.“Theevent has been enjoyed by all with families
Driven by Council with the assistance of external consultants, C7EVEN, a number of stakeholder consultation sessions were held to talk through the concept designs in-depth, hear any of the questions and con cerns stakeholders may have and record all
If you would like to view the concept de signs and submit your feedback, visit https://bit.ly/3qRW2fO for more information.
“The main motivation behind reducing the pest species is to reduce the im pact the Tilapia have on the region’s own native species.
Carwell Path Upgrade
Councillor Nick Pervan said the contract award to Far North Queensland company World Trail was an exciting step forward for the project. The recent Community Score card highlighted the community’s desire for Council to prioritise Youth Services and activities.Onceconstructed, Warrina Lakes will be activated as a youth hub and through the range of facilities available will cater to children of all ages, from primary school to late high school.
“Stage One will lift the profile and increase visitation to Warrina Lakes and the region.”
Warrina Lakes
In response to helpful community feed back, Library team members have been busy strategically planning collections, while improving availability and accessibility.
For more information on the Warrina Lakes Pump Track, please contact Council on 1800 708 903 or enquiries@cassowarycoast.qld.gov.au.email
• The Warrina Lakes pump track (Stage One of the Plan) is anticipated to be open for use in early 2023, weather and site conditions permitting.
LibrariesAlternatively,www.cassowarycoast.qld.gov.au/libraries.at:followCassowaryCoastFacebookpage.
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multifaceted community space that can be enjoyed by locals and visitors.
With the recently completed pump track in Cardwell receiving fanfare and excitement across the region, Councillor Pervan said that this project will continue to build on the region’s development as a ride destination.
Council libraries new look with space created for better public use.
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“Innisfail, Mission Beach, Cardwell and Tully have already implemented changes to improve ease of locating books, cus tomer reservations, community languages (Languages Other Than English), and audiobooks.“TheInnisfail branch have moved ro mance, crime, and sci-fi novels to gen eral fiction, helping customers locate their favourite authors in the one place. Adult fiction now sits in the centre of the library, with adult non-fiction along the wall, making the collections easier to browse.
tables, made available by the new Service Development Subsidy Funding from State Library of Queensland, enhances public gathering space to accommodate communi ty groups and library programs. This added community space opens up the accessibility of meeting rooms, which are available for hire.
A NEW CHAPTER (AND LOOK) FOR LIBRARY COLLECTIONS
To stay up to date, interested community members can register for project updates by visiting: https://bit.ly/3rdpopf and signing up to receive the latest news.
BUSY hands and ingenuity by Cassowary Coast Libraries have helped improved col lection placement and accessibility across branches in the region.
• The Plan will be used to apply for state and federal funding for individual projects within the Plan where available.
WARRINA LAKES PUMP TRACK GETS WHEELS
Councillor Trudy Tschui said the recent Community Scorecard had provided valu able feedback in understanding community needs, with many responses indicating customers are pleased with current service levels. Helpful feedback is now being ap plied across the branches.
“Customers will notice teams continuing to improve spaces and ongoing work on developing collections throughout the year. I encourage the community to pop into their nearest branch and explore the collections and services available,” said Councillor Trudy Tschui.
“Tully has also rearranged shelves to accommodate more community spaces for quiet reading, providing comfortable spaces to access Wi-Fi for business or personal ac tivities, and to encourage more involvement in current programs such as Thursday’s First Five Forever Children Mornings.
• The staged implementation of the Plan will be a matter for Council’s further consideration, as part of its annual budget deliberations and delivery of its works and maintenance programs.
STAGE One of the Warrina Lakes Com munity Parkland is set for delivery with the announcement of the Pump Track tender awarded.
To review all results from the Community Scorecard visit; https://bit.ly/3BTW0dK
• At the April 2022 Local Government Meet ing, Council endorsed the Warrina Lakes Strategic Master Plan (the Plan).
“Delivering the pump track as Stage One of the Warrina Lakes Community Parkland Master Plan will provide another attraction for this community space and compliment the popular mini rail, playground and park lands.“The Warrina Lakes masterplan provides for development into the future to ensure a
“Cardwell has improved accessibility for customers with front-facing book displays at eye level, and shelving alterations refin ing the flow of genres. The use of wheeled
“Later this year, World Trail will be under taking community consultation on the design of the pump track and will be engaging with interested community members to shape the final design.”
Further information
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$200 WORTH OF BOOKS WON FROM GOOD READ MAGAZINE
Good Reading Magazine is a free online resource available to Cassowary Coast Library members and allows members to browse monthly review, podcasts, book club recommendations, articles, and E-Mags for young readers.
Great Northern Clean-Up
It’s a great way to get out and about while also helping protect our local wildlife and keep our backyard looking beautiful. 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 and dropped off at a Waste Transfer Station will not incur waste disposal fees.
To find your nearest clean up or to register a site visit: www.cleanupaustraliaday.org.au/gncu
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Barbary Coasters - The Beach Shack, Kewarra Beach Resort, 4:15pm
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again, bigger than ever! Hambledon House Community Centre is hosting the 2022 South Side Celebration. This is a free community event, everyone is welcome! There will be: Open event by Hambledon House Community Centre Fri September 23 2022 @ 6:30pm-8:00pm Fairytales on Ice - Cairns Convention Centre Direct from its sellout tour in the US, the ice-skating spectacular ‘Fairytales on Ice’ is touring Australia this year. Delight in the spectacular as award-winning skaters bring your favourite fairy tale characters to life through ice skating, singing, and music! Featuring stories and characters from The Little Mermaid & The Pirate Adventures, explore the fairy tale land alongside Cinderella, Alice in Wonderland, Little Red Riding Hood, and more! Follow the ice-skating magic as swashbuckling pirates embark on an underwater adventure and let these well-known characters lift you high into another world. Book your tickets through Ticketek
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Once a small château it was purchased in 1641 by Nicolas Fouquet, a 26-yearold member of the Parisian Parliament. Eighteen thousand were employed during the project.
Flickerfest
Forbidden Fruit - Tanks Arts Centre, 11:00am
DjGlennW - Dundees at the Cairns Aquarium, 11:30am
*Please check with the Venues regarding any cancellations or entry requirements due to COVID-19 GIG Guide
The Chateau de Vaux-le-Vicomte is a Baroque French château located 55 kilometres southeast of Paris, France.
Big Al and The OG - O’Donnell’s Irish Bar Palm Cove, 2:30pm
Fri September 23 2022 @ 11:00am-2:00pm
Photo by Chelsea Pridham on Unsplash
The artistic genius of the ultra-wealthy Nicolas Fouquet was his undoing. John Broadley is a historian of Australian colonial architecture, French culture, and relationships between Australia and Europe. Come along for a fascinating presentation. http://www.adfas.org.au/
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Groove Therapy - Hidden@Yorkeys, 3:00pm
Katie Richards - Wallaby Creek Festival, 3:30pm
Tony George - Bar 36 @ The Reef Hotel Casino, 9:00pm
surprised and wonderstruck as the Far North Air Cats share their story with you, leaving nothing certain and everything open to interpretation… but, who will eat the Forbidden Fruit in the end? Book your tickets through ticketlink
Finding Time - Cazalys Cairns, 6:30pm
have lots of activities for children. We will be joined by Bravehearts’ Ditto, the SES, and sporting groups. Service providers will be there to talk to you about services available on the south side. Are you a venue or an artist that wants to be listed in the Gig Guide? Complete the form on www.cairnslocalnews.com.au/gig-guide to submit your gig each week to be listed in Friday’s paper.
The Love Handles - Ant Hill Hotel, 8:00pm
Jason Morphett Quartet - The Jazz Sanctuary, 8:00pm
WHERE: Hilton Cairns, Ballroom
The Chateau de Vaux-le-VicomteCairns Sheridan Hotel
Carrizma - Atherton International Club, 7:00pm
Side Celebration Day 2022 - Ravizza Park, Edmonton
Registrations Close: 25th September
24 2022
Wind and Wood - Beach House at Trinity, 4:00pm
Declan Murray Brown & Friends - The Secret Jungle, Kuranda, 7:00pm
Sat September @ Gardens in partnership with End Credits Film Club showcasing the Best Of Australian Shorts and Short Laughs Comedy (1st October) programmes. The Best Of Australian Shorts will be an incredible evening under the stars. Cost: $20 / $15 Con / $10 Child / $40 Family (2adult-2kids)
SUNDAY
Forbidden Fruit - Tanks Arts Centre, 7:00pm
7:30pm-10:00pm Flickerfest 2022 Tour - Cairns Botanic Gardens A Kaleidoscopic Carnival of Short Films! Flickerfest is excited to be bringing its National Tour back to Cairns Botanic
Big Pups - Hemingways Brewery Port Douglas, 12:30pm
Whiskey Boat - Cairns Cruising Yacht Squadron, 1:00pm
• bouncing castle
Talitha Jae - Ellis Beach Bar & Grill, 1:00pm
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Kim Settle - Edge Hill Memorial Bowls Club, 6:00pm
Circus the Show - CPAC Theatre, 11:00am
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Silver Fox Jazz Band - Chill @ Portifino, 6:00pm
• bungee run
Hot Ice - Bar 36 @ The Reef Hotel Casino, 9:00pm
Dazz & the Boyzz - Neptunes, Palm Cove, 2:00pm
Tony George - Bar 36 @ The Reef Hotel Casino, 7:30pm
Tue September 27 2022 @ 11:30am-2:00pm
Cairns Local News, Friday, September 23, 2022 PAGE 17www.cairnslocalnews.com.au ENTERTAINMENT The diverseculturallyvoice of the community since 1985 Keep “YOUR” radio “ON AIR” Become a subscriber, supporter, sponsor, business supporter, fund raiser, broadcaster, volunteer To find out how, contact 4053 6891 or email info@cairnsfm891.org.au Radio for the people by the peopleRadio for the people by the people 1 2 73654 Fri October 14, 2022 @ 6:30pm Wine and Cheese Tasting Night - Community Hall in Machans Beach Join Alliance Française de Cairns for a WINE & CHEESE tasting night at the Community Hall in Machans Beach, 82 Tucker St, at 6:30pm on Friday 14 of October 2022. You will be able to enjoy great French cheeses and wines with some connoisseur tips and fun facts. Please note, if you look under 25, make sure you bring your photo ID as it is illegal to supply alcohol to someone under 18 Facebook: @AllianceFrancaiseDeCairns Fri September 23 2022 @ 7:00pm-8:30pm Forbidden Fruit - Tanks Arts Centre Forbidden Fruit – a story as old as time. Lust, desire, and paradise all intertwined in a tale of original sin. In this intriguing show, experience a dynamic display of impressive acrobatics on silks, trapeze, lyra, and corde lisse as a cast of six artists apprise their unique and creative interpretation of the story of the serpent, Eve, and the apple, through physical theatre.
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Circus the Show - CPAC Theatre, 2:00pm
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Big Pups - Mt Molloy Hotel, 7:00pm
SAX MAN Troy Stevens - O’Donnell’s Irish Bar Palm Cove, 5:00pm
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Infinity Duo - Cazalys Cairns, 6:15pm
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Vance Joy - Munro Martin Parklands, 5:00pm
Barbary Coasters - Tuskers Tuckerbox, Mission Beach, 5:30pm
a display of epic skills in aerial acrobatics, the story pays homage to Eve and the strength of the feminine.
Carinda Christie - Sauce Brewing Co, 3:30pm
On Monday 12 September 2022, Ports North released their 30-year masterplan. At this luncheon, Ports North Chairman Russell Beer will unpack the masterplan including development options, strategic directions, strengths, limitations, opportunities and challenges.
Mon September 26 2022 @ 7:30pm-9:00pm
The Love Handles - Kairi Hotel, 7:30pm
“I is Maggie is quite simply an Australian story,” Ms Maun der
finding a sense of belonging,” he said.“The character in this play is infectious, and I know the audience will resonate with her struggles, her courage, and the way she makes her voice heard despite having little or no grasp of the English language.”
IN advance of its premiere sea son next month, JUTE Theatre Company has landed a Playlab Theatre digital partnership for its newest production, I is Maggie.Playlab Theatre has con firmed it will film I is Maggie in the final days of its Cairns season (October 14-22, 2022) and, in doing so, make it fully accessible to producers, pub lishers, and educators.
“Knowing Playlab Theatre and their mission to challenge Australian perspectives of Aus tralian culture through Austral ian theatre perfectly resonated with I is “WhileMaggie.itisa great source of pride for JUTE, I am thrilled for Dennis and Saengthien who have worked tirelessly – draft ing and crafting and developing the script into a meaningful and engaging work,” she said.
Don’t miss this chance to be informed about the princi ples of “reduce and recycle” in a fun atmosphere which encourages conversation and newYourideas.carbon footprint will be lighter through an abundance of solutions and you can walk with an air of “Bin there, done that!!!” on collection days.
“However,said. its point of dif ference lies in the cross-cultural and contemporary narrative of an Asian underclass whose voice is, up until now, largely unheard.
(IS NOT A LOAD OF RUBBISH)
The news, which coincides with the start of I is Maggie re hearsals, is a welcome boost to playwrights Dennis McIntosh and Saengthien Klamkaew.
TRASH TALK this weekend is Cairns’ first carbon neutral event lifting the lid on in novative, environmental recycling methods to help sort your waste from the kitchen and beyond, reduc ing contamination, and the overall transition to a circular lifestyle.Co-ordinated by Circular Economy FNQ Measure ment Marketer, Irene Pollak, the Trash Talk event will be held at the Bulmba-ja Arts Centre over two days, kicking off on Friday September 23, at 5:30pm, with “glittering green” high profile Brisbane Drag Queens Mandy Moobs (designer of gorgeous recy cled waste outfits), DJ Dolly Llama who uses Share Waste for her kitchen organics, Luna Thicc and Vollie Lavont.
Vollie Lavont one ot the performers at Trash Talk
Having studied the role and impacts of manual ‘blue collar’ workers from undergradu ate studies through to a PhD, Mr McIntosh, who is also a published author, brings a deep understanding of contemporary human rights issues surround ing employment to his creative pursuit that with the support of JUTE Theatre Company’s Write Sparks program has culminated in his first play.
Saturday’s panel includes representatives from the Cairns Modern Recycling Facility Centre and entrepre neurs Lara Wilde (FNQ Food Incubator), Salty Monkeys co-founder Eddy (Firefighter/ circular fin disrupting dive gear), GreenKPI sustainabil ity officer Johanna Kloot and
Green Food Australia Biotech licensee from Tully to Moss man, Jess Ulhig.
Recyclable products can be a great business food resource and Saturday’s canapes will be produced from low food miles, with condiments made from food waste via FNQ’s Food Incubator, sourced from localWefarms.arethe second highest country when it comes to waste and must create an end resource to save landfill.
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The immediate response to the video featuring the re cycling process in the Cairns Modern Recycling Facility Centre has attracted 120,000 views in the first week and still growing. Watch it at: https://bit.ly/3qP61SX
was inspired by Irene Pollak after meeting with 170 stake holders in waste management transition. After dabbling in Tik Tok a video tutorial to stop placing plastic bags in the yellow bin, sparked a passionate conversation about the confusions of which recy cling items go where.
“This is a great opportunity that will extend the life of the play beyond the theatre and into the digital world,” I is Maggie co playwright, Mr McIntosh said.JUTE Theatre Company’s CEO and Artistic Director Suellen Maunder said from the outset I is Maggie was a prime and compelling pitch for Playlab Theatre.
According to Mr McIntosh, I is Maggie is a play loosely based on the story of his wife, Saengthien, who worked in a Cairns laundry with very little English and even less pay.
Jute’s I is Maggie
Maggie with laundry
Five circular innovators will also have their viable business products on display.
“I is Maggie is about Australia’s migrant workers and their struggles coming to terms with the Australian dream and
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CELEBRATING 31 years in 2022, Flickerfest, Australia’s largest short film festival, is returning to Cairns as part of its National FlickerfestTour.will showcase the Best of Australian Shorts and Short Laughs Comedy pro grammes over two jam-packed nights at Cairns Botanical Gardens, featuring highlights from recent Bondi festival competitions.
For more information and to purchase tickets, https://bit.ly/3BoQOgwvisit:
He said the event would help members interpret evolving trends and assist with their business growth plans and decisionmaking.“Cairns is such an important hub for aviation in the region,” Mr Campbell said.
“I made a film about the land being ancient and impos sible to tame, hoping people will respect the ecosystems of the region, rather than reshap ing it for selfish reasons and work in unison with the natural laws of nature and live in har
The conference enables regional aviation operators and sup pliers to connect and explore opportunities across the growing sector. More than 70 delegates are set to attend.
Mr Hall will also host a discussion about air racing during the two-day RAAA regional roadshow, which will take place at the DoubleTree by Hilton Cairns on Thursday and Friday.
Flickerfest 2022 and was coproduced and shot by awardwinning Aboriginal cinema tographer Tyson Perkins and stars acclaimed actor Hunter Page-Lochard.StrangeCountry was inspired by the landscapes where Rhys grew up, and the film also involved locals in the production.
The moving and intimate sibling drama You and Me, Before And After starring Yael Stone (‘Orange Is The New Black’) and Emily Barclay (‘Mr In Between’, ‘Glitch’, ‘Baby Teeth’); alongside the exceptional short film ‘Tooly by Noongar writer/director/ producer Karla Hart also shines on the big screen in this outstanding programme.
On Saturday, October 1, at 7.30pm, the Short Laughs Comedy programme features clever comedies from home
Spectacular Air Show in Cairns
The short film screenings are all entertaining, inspiring, award-winning and fresh from their premieres in competition at Flickerfest Bondi, giving Cairns Flickerfest audiences a
Highlights from the Best of Australian Shorts include the moving and insightful Strange Country, shot across the Cairns region by writer/director/pro ducer Rhys Day who grew up in Gordonvale and graduated from St
Alongside acclaimed Australian actor/director Nash Edgerton’s hilarious black comedy Shark starring Nash and Rose Byrne and the laughout-loud UK/French animation Affairs Of The Art recently nominated for an Oscar for Best Short Animated Film.
Cairns Airport Manager Aviation Business Development David Nye said this was a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for Cairns“Mattresidents.Hall’sability to manoeuvre an aircraft is extraordi nary,” Mr Nye said.
window into the hottest con temporary shorts from at home and across the world today.
Matt Hall, a former Royal Australian Air Force top gun fighter pilot and the reigning Red Bull Air Race world cham pion, performed a jaw-dropping acrobatic display in the sky over Cairns Esplanade on Thursday while he was in town for a two-day conference hosted by Regional Aviation Association of AustraliaCoinciding(RAAA).with the national public holiday to mourn Queen Elizabeth II, Mr Hall’s show was a nostalgic nod to the late monarch, whose milestones were often celebrated with incred ible aircraft displays, including the Platinum Jubilee earlier this year when more than 70 planes soared over Buckingham Palace.
Former Royal Australian Air Force pilot, Matt Hall, honoured the Queen with an air show
ENTERTAINMENT A KALEIDOSCOPE OF SHORT FILMS
conference would delve into a range of topics, including the lat est aviation trends across Australia and overseas, achieving net zero carbon emissions and the development of a new aviation white paper.
“The land must be respect ed, or it has the capacity to bite back.”Also featured is the quirky black space comedy The Home Team, starring comedy legend Paul McDermott and acclaimed actress Tara Morice (‘Strictly Ballroom’).
RAAA Chief Executive Officer Steven Campbell said the
Strange Country by Rhys Day
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“The roadshow will bring people from around Australia to Cairns, to see what’s happening there, to share ideas and talk about the recovery after COVID.”
This Saturday, September 24, at 7.30pm, the programme will shine a spotlight on the in credible short film talent in our emerging Australian industry.
“This was a great opportunity for the community to get together and witness something truly remarkable, particularly on a significant day like this.”
The fun neighbourly drama Stonefish produced, written by, and starring accomplished young Queensland actor George Pullar (‘Barons, A Place To Call Home’) and directed by acclaimed actress and first-time director Megan Smart, known for her most
recent roles in miniseries (‘Wakefield’ 2021) and (‘Peter Rabbit 2: The Runaway’ 2021).
mony with it,” Mr Day said.
A WORLD-renowned air race pilot put on a show for specta tors in Cairns as the nation commemorated the life of Queen Elizabeth II.
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and worldwide, including the delightful UK short Don Vs Lightning, starring the legend ary Peter Mullan as Don; he wants a quiet life in the Scottish Highlands – alas, the Universe has other plans.
Stonefish by George Pullar
A skill shortages workshop is a vital element of the road show, focusing on the need for more licenced aircraft mainte nance engineers.
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Your mate may want to pick a fight but if you’re persistent with your affections their anger should dissipate. Things aren’t as they appear. Don’t get involved in joint ventures. Look into some personal changes.
You can bet that you’ll draw attention to yourself. Find out what they’re up to and see if you can pick up where you left off. Get together with friends and catch up on reading and letter writing. Spend a quiet day with the one you love.
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The city itself had been spruced up with ferns and palm fronds adorning many properties and landmarks. As a gesture of goodwill Cairns City Council invited the Shires of Mulgrave and Johnstone to contribute ornamental arches.
Queen Elizabeth II, and the Duke of Edinburgh inspected the arts and crafts on display at the showground. Photograph courtesy CHS.
The Cairns Jockey Club even put on a special six race program starting at 2.20pm.
The Innisfail Arch organized by the Johnstone Shire Coun
cil was a distinctive feature at Paramatta Park as it greeted the Royal visitors upon their arrival. It had been designed by Mr. Jack Fossey and painted by Mr. G. Beck and featured a portrait of the Queen. Cairns City Council’s own contribution was a Tudor Arch designed by Mr. E. R. Orchard.
The Queen in Cairns - A Celebration
The Hotel Central hosted travellers from Mareeba and as far away as Thursday Island.
The city’s population swelled to 50,000 with many visitors descending on the city from neighboring districts. Truckloads and carloads of people reportedly came down from Kuranda and the Atherton Tablelands. Almost the entire populations of Tully, Innisfail and Babinda came up to town from the south.
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Main FlankedPicture:byonlookers awaiting the Royal procession, the Mulgrave Shire Arch was resplendent with a giant crown, flags and bunting. Photograph courtesy MSHS. The David Headrick Grandstand at Paramatta Park was a sought after van tage point. Photograph courtesy MSHS.
There were many events before and after the Royal visit. Activities included: gala dinners, dance parties, dinner dances, musical performances, and a Monster Carnival for the children.
The Queen and Duke passed some ex tremely excited men, women and children along the streets of Cairns.
The Mulgrave Shire Arch was decorated by Messrs. G. Bates and J. Buzacott of the Sugar Experiment Station. The cost of the arch was £100 according to Mulgrave Shire Clerk, Mr. A. H. Forno. It was situated on Florence Street, at the railway crossing between McLeod Street and Five Ways.
Sources: TROVE, Cairns Historical Society(CHS), Mulgrave Shire Historical Society (MSHS).
Her Majesty was dressed for the occasion in a pure silk shantung frock, which she teamed white medium length gloves, and white fine straw hat. Photograph courtesy CHS.
Cairns’ hotels were filled to capacity. The Minister for Ag riculture, Mr. H. H. Collins and his wife stayed at the Pacific Hotel. Mr. Collins had the official duty of presenting the Mayor, Alderman W. J. Fulton and Mrs. Fulton to the Royal visitors. Other guests hailed from Bedarra Island, Mossman and Tully.
Photograph courtesy MSHS.
By Maria Larkins
A CARNIVAL atmosphere pervaded the city of Cairns during the Queen’s visit on Saturday, March 13, 1954.
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Upcoming events: Sunday September 25th: Patron’s day. Tuesday September 27th: 5-aside. Tuesdays: Barefoot bowls names in by 6:00pm. For information and nominations ph 40925288.
Thursday afternoon social bowls saw 32 bowlers on the green. Winners: Sergio Del laPozza, Doug Juhas, Barry Anderson and Chris Houston. Saturday afternoon saw a game sponsored by Rothnies Pharmacy: Winners: Sergio DellaPozza, Doug Juhas, Dell Steve and John Atkinson. Sun day Club Triples: Doug Juhas, George Edgerton and Wa zza def Jamie Patterson, Matt Acello and Joe VanTienen. This weekend is our Annual Invitational Fours. Sixty-four bowlers from throughout the north will be on show. Come down and show support and watch some good bowling. Any help will be greatly appre ciated over the weekend.
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Wednesday’s Carrington Hotel Medley Stableford Winner: Pete Doherty, 40pts; R/up: Les Tenni, 38 points. NTP 9 Ernie Bingham; 11 Kev Morris. Winner and 1st Lady winner of the Sporters: Marea Mead 28 pts on countback from Johno and Daz Morey. Patsy also had 28 pts. NTPs: 3 Ernie B;
Thursday September 15th: Winners: Margaret Cooper, Joan Day and Margaret Hef fernan; R/up: Zina Girgenti, Jude Prain and Robin Petrus. Raffle winner was Barbara Withers. For Thursday ladies’ bowls, names in by 12:00pm and we play at 1:00pm, bowls attire. Reminder: names in for the Ravenshoe Festival. Check the board. For more informa tion contact Carole 1434.MossmanCSnook,Speechley;Winners:ring.MarkR/ups:Carolber0400caroles44bb@dodo.com.auMaxted:or954537.SundaySeptem4thMixedBowls:Winners:McNeillandRayPrain;PaulineLightfoot,FullerandGregSperSundaySeptember11th:IanBaileyandDavidR/ups:RussellPeterMcCory,HoneyandJohnBoadle.RingtheBowlsClubon4098
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Wednesday Social Bowls at 1:00pm - New comers very welcome. Vale the Queen. Club Selected 3 Bowl Pairs, Ladies very welcome. Names by 12:30pm. Friday from 5:pm Bare foot Bowls & BBQ. Groups welcome. Phone the club 4056 1050 for catering purposes. Results from last week: Winners: Michael & Santo; R/up: Rob Gary & AQ. Raffle Winner: Carmel. Nominations are open for Club A Grade Singles closes Octo ber 13th. Thanks again to our volunteers for your continued support.
Friday Scroungers: Winner:
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11 Irish; 18 Jenko. Thursday ladies played a stableford, sponsored by Phillips Newsa gency: Winner: Alicia English, 41pts; R/up: Debbie Peressini, 39pts on countback to Marea Mead, also 39 pts. Pin shots: 3 Debbie Peressini, 9 Patsy McMahon, who also won the Eagles nest leaving the ball 62cm away from the flag, 11 Marea Mead, and 2nd shot on 18 was Alicia English. Next Thursday we are travelling to Mossman for the final interclub for 2022. Good luck to all ladies. Friday September 16th: 8 Hole Chook run: Winner: Irish, 21pts; R/up: Pam Duck, 20 pts; 3rd: Matt Livermore, 18 pts on countback from Chris Irwin. Saturday September 17th: Harold Nasser Memorial Shield, sponsored by the BV Hotel Atherton. Ladies Win ner: Kerry McKay, 70nett; R/ up: Deb Peressini, 73 nett. Pin shots: 3 Gail Gard, 9 Annette Seawright, 11 Wendy Pelch and 2nd on 18 Lisa Lowres. Least putts: Robin Beck and Debbie Peressini with 28 putts. Men’s Winner: Merv Hains, who also won Div 2, 64 nett; R/up: Warren Phillips 66 nett. Div 1 winner was Nick Smith with 67 nett; R/up: Ian McLoughlin with 69 nett. NTPs: 3 Curly Larkin, 9 Chris deMamiel, 11 Barney Pensini, 18 Kerry Duck.
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SILKWOOD BOWLS CLUB Sunday September 18th Pairs: Delmo Tarditi & Anna Della Bella def Denise Char man & Owen, 23 to 25. Daniel Gauci & Jenny Dalmer def Jim Dalmer & Cyril Large, 10 to 16. Rex Williams & Ann Hol lingsworth def Alan Hudson & Mirella Berryman. Tuesday September 13th was our annual Presidents Day where 36 lady bowlers from Yungaburra, Bros Edmonton, Marlin Coast, West Cairns, Tully & Innisfail Bowls Club enjoyed a wonderful fun day, with 2 games of 14 ends, touchers, spider, random priz es, and a continuous raffle. The winning team for the day was Louise Hoskins, Val Zamora & Carol Morris with 2 wins and 40pts; R/up: Robyn Williams, Bev Marsden & Joyce Alex ander with 2 wins and 38pts. Well done ladies. Wednesday September 14th: Pairs: Delmo Tarditi & Tim Wallis def Sergio & Jenny Dalmer, 21 to 11; Peter Smith & Anna Della Bella def Lee-ann Mayell & Alan Hudson / Barry Green, 32 to 19; Jim Dalmer, Owen & Mick def Neil, Mirella Berry man & Cyril Large, 21 to 10. Our social days are Wednesday & Sundays with sign in at 1:00pm for a 1:30pm start. NO Friday Night Barefoot bowls or BBQ. Why not come along to one of our social days - it’s friendly, it’s fun, and if you are new to the area then this is a great way to meet new friends. All locals & visitors welcome. For all enquires contact the club on 0475 759 808 or fol
Irene Crampton; R/up: Mal Taylor. After the social games the bowlers enjoyed some cold refreshments and dinner at the Club. Tuesday Comp Winners: Chris Balantyne, Barry Butt and Mal Taylor, 22pts; R/up: Royston, Ricky Radigna and Larry Mills, 18pts. Thirsty Thursday: the best players: Peter Radcliffe, Stan Weston and Dawn Evans, these players are showing great improvement. Sunday Morn ing: Winners: Ollie, Sharky Scardon, and Snake, Wally Edwards, 22pts, on a count back; R/up: Nick McIntyre, Des Lazarus and Johnny Bent also on 22pts. Jackpot was not won. Club Championship: Mixed Pairs and Mixed Fours competition is on the board and should be played ASAP. The Men’s triples competition has begun, and games need to be scheduled. 18 enthusiastic West Cairns bowlers travelled to Cooktown to compete in the Challenge shield. Regardless of the final result the Bowlers enjoyed the trip and Cooktown Bowls would enjoy their com pany. The bonus was that Jim Sackley and his Guitar were also on the trip. Happy bowl ing and see you on the Green. Social bowlers are always welcome, contact the club and ask what is available.
MAREEBA BOWLS CLUB Wednesday September 14th: Club Selected Triples Winners: Bob Pitson, Kathy Howart, Norma Gray; R/up: Ethel Thompson, Rob Brown, Hardy Wallace. Thursday September 15th: Self-Selected Pairs: Winners: Peter Soda’s team; R/up: Joy Dennis’s team. Best second game: Brian Fitzpatrick’s team. Jackpot remains. Sunday September 18th: Paddle pop draw Triples/ Fours sponsored by August & September birthdays. Winners: Brian Fitzpatrick, Joan Ciobo, Santina Tirraboschi.; R/up: Pe ter Soda, Carmel Dezen, Kim McMaster. Welcome to Kim McMaster from the Cloncurry club, welcome back to Joan and Bruno Ciobo and cheerio to Peter and Kathy Howart our visiting nomads.
Notice to our members: The Edge Hill AGM is to take place at 10:00am Sunday Sep tember 25th. Please attend to have a say in the Clubs future. Social Bowls will continue on Tuesday (1:00pm and 7:00pm), Wednesday night Self Selected Triples. Saturday Social Bowls will be played September 24th. Call the club on 07 4053 1036 or Ray Webster 0402 182 230.
We would like to thank all the ladies that came along on Wednesday September 14th to help celebrate Stella’s 90th Birthday - she had a great af ternoon so thank you so much. If you would like a game of mixed social bowls undercover on Wednesday’s give Liz a call on 0400 626 765 names in by 10:45am game starts 11:30am finish about 3:00pm don’t forget to BYO lunch. Ladies, please keep checking board to see when any up-and-coming games that you might be play ing in is on. Good Bowling All.
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Presidents Day Winners (R-L) Louise Hoskins, Val Zamora & Carol Morris with President Lee-ann Mayell.
Ladies Social Bowls: Thurs day September 15th, Social bowls winners were Lorraine King, Mary SantAngelo, and Peter Whitehead.
Men’s Mixed Social Bowls: Tuesday September 13th Social Bowls Winners: Lou Pomroy and Bruce Moseley; R/up: Neil Worsley, Col Whyte and Jill Alexander. Tuesday Night Social Bowls Winners: George Taylor and Steve Henson. Wednesday September 14th Winners: Sonny, George and Mucka; R/U: Michael, Wayne and Brenton. Saturday Septem ber 17th No Social Bowls were played due to Edge Hill Men’s Classic sponsored by Westco Motors. Winners: D Goode, D Lawton, J Blain and C Hughes; 2nd place: A Buck, D Turner, G Davies and S Mann; 3rd place: J Cribbin, J Walker, C Kelly and B Cribbin; 4th place: B Sloper, P Mulkerns, P White head and D Curry; 5th place: B O’Conner, P Hamilton, G Reynolds and M Greenwood. Nominations still open for the Men’s Consistency Singles and Mixed Pairs events due to lack
Presidents Day Runners Up (R-L) Bev Marsden, Joyce Al exander, Robyn Williams with President Lee-ann Mayell.
fle being drawn which rewards the winning team with a small cash prize, followed by another raffle draw. Our club does not encourage aggressive play such as driving which results in a friendly and social game enjoyed by all.
Thursday September 15th: A great turnout with 24 bowl ers for Social Bowls. And congratulations to our new member John (Jock) Constan tine to win the $50.00 meat tray. Well done Jock! Saturday September 17th: 32 bowl ers for Jackpot Bowls. Chris Payne, Steve Hudson draw vs Dave Blain, Daryl Hoskins 22-22; Terry Richards, Geoff Sims, Gordon Henderson def Billy Smith, Martin Adams, Dick Pitt 19-16; Charlie Toohey, Richard Anderson, Joe Girgenti def Eric Smith, Peter Hindmarsh, Wayne Parkes 25-20; Mick Frese, Ray Prain, Jim Geddes def Malachy McTaggart, Gavin Cleary, Bernie Savage 27-10; Col Wid dows, Jock Constantine, Tony Brlyack def Micl Plummer, SAS, Nev Fletcher 32-13; and the winners for the day, Ted Holmes, Eddy Sarton def Steve Cue, Billy Allison 36-17. A re minder, the next Social Bowls will be held Thursday October 6th from 5:30pm with names in by 5:00pm at a cost of $10 per person. Cost includes a sausage sizzle after the game (8:00pm) and the chance to win a $50.00 meat tray from Mossman Butchers. To register ring the Club on 4098 1434. Social Bowls now held on the 1st and 3rd Thursday of each month and open to all members, non-members and beginners wishing to try bowls for the first time. Jackpot Bowls this Saturday, names in by 12:00pm with card call at 12:45pm for a 1:00pm start. Club Champion ship final in the Handicap Sin gles will be played this Sunday commencing at 9:00am, John Cochrane (-10) vs Bruce Lester (-5). Anyone interested in play ing bowls, either for the first time or returning to the game, contact David White on 0407 630 759. Follow Mossman Bowls Club Men’s Section on Facebook.
MILLAA MILLAA GOLF Millaa Millaa Open Week end sponsored by Ravenshoe Hardware: four ball Medley Ambrose. Winners: the team of K Mather, Des Riggs, Nevil Mather, Jack McKendry; R/ up: Lachlan and Reese Wilkie, Bradly Turner and Kirra Ku rumaji; 3rd: Leanne Greenem, Jason and Cohen Cowley with Dean Kerr; 4th: Danny Brad ley, Troy Kopp, Shane Trem bath and Glen Owens. The Sunday Open sponsored by John Cole Motor Group: Over all Gross Winner: Jacqui Lam bert, Gross 83. Overall Nett Winner: Hipas Donald, Nett 73. A Grade Nett Winner: Liz Zakarevicius 77; R/up: Abby McEwan also 77. B Grade Nett Winner: J Smith with a 73; R/ up: M Paven with 75. C Grade Nett Winner: Fran Lomas with 74; R/up: Melody Broad with 77. Winning Senior: Sue Job, 77; Junior Winner: Abby McEwan. The Men’s Winners were: Overall Gross Winner: P Hendricks, 75. Overall Nett Winner: Trevor Warrener, 66. A Grade Nett Winner: R Wilkie; R/up: D Morrison. B Grade Nett Winner: G Owens, 67; R/up: S Trembath, 68. C Grade Nett Winner: L Wilkie, 68; R/up: Tom McEwan, 70. Winning Senior: Bruce Hunter, 73; Junior Winner: L Wilkie, 68. Longest Drives: A Grade: Men’s: Paul Posselt; Women’s: Jacqui Lambert. B Grade: Men’s: Brad Daly; Women’s: M Pavan. C Grade: Men’s: Shane Dodds; Women’s: Melody Broad. NTP: R Wilkie, Bill Denmark, Tom Mcewan and Katrina Harper.
WEST CAIRNS LADIES
Tuesday Afternoon Men’s Triples: Winner: Rick, David, Ross; R/up: T Spooren, J Finney, W Sproles. Tuesday Night Spider: Geoff, Paper, Jen, Brad. Wednesday Mixed Bowls: Winner: E Parkes, L Hamilton, C Scott, Y best, J Jarred. Thursday Men’s Triples: Winner: J Smith, B & G Andreatta; R/up: Les, Paul, Bob. Saturday Afternoon Walking Pairs: Winners of Winners: J Smith, P Cavanagh; Winners of Losers: Y Best, S Pitt. Club Championships: Men’s Triples: J Russell, G Midson, B O’Connor def D Smith, S Mann, D Turner, 2511; E Blythe, D Grummitt, B Morris def L Idiens, T Ibbett, P Cavanagh, 25-13. All bowl ers, non-bowlers and tourists welcome. Bowls available for free - ph 4057 6931. Note: All social games played, cards are called 15 minutes before start. Club championships to be played: Check boards for play by dates for Championship games. Like us on Facebook. Special Events: Raffles Friday night also trivia.
Twelve players attended the Monday afternoon game this week at West Cairns green under fine conditions. This followed the committee meet ing held earlier to discuss the end of year and early plans for next year. Winners on the day were the team led by Max Harker. The game next week will commence at 1:30pm on Monday after the cards are called at 1:15pm when all play ers should be present. We are always looking for more play ers either our past members or visitors from any registered bowls club from any region.
Players, both male and female are always welcome to come and visit us on any afternoon before being part of a team. Should you wish to take part, please contact our selector and source of information Rosemary by mobile phone 0409 624 623 any time before 11:00am next Monday. Game concludes at 4:30pm with raf
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The 2022 AusCycling BMX State Championships will be live streamed via AusCycling’s YouTube chan nel: search for AusCycling, or go https://bit.ly/3Smlm9u.to
The FNQ Frogs win their seventh title
FNQ Frogs
“The players are very excited to have the chance to defend their title on their home course, and we are looking forward to the challenge,” Captain Nikki Bruce said.
Cairns to Host
is another opportunity to ped dle what our region offers the broader cycling community.
“That’s what events like these can do, inspire people to improve themselves and reach higher goals.”
Leap to the Top
The Meg Nunn Salver is an annual inter-district match play event that began in 1983.
“I do not doubt that specta tors will be treated to some fantastic racing as riders push themselves to the limit on the track’s array of jumps, bumps and banks.
Cairns Mayor Bob Manning said the city was delighted to host the 2022 AusCycling BMX State Championships.“Queensland’s premier BMX event builds on Tropical North Queensland’s growing reputation as a signature sports destination,” he“Withsaid. 1,000 riders along with family, friends and of ficials converging on the city for the three-day event, this
BMX State Titles
“We had more than 250 riders participating in the Pre-State Championships on Sunday (September 18) at the Cairns BMX Track, where riders will be fine-tuning their track strategies with coaching sessions all week,” he“Australiansaid. kids grow up learning two key skills –swimming and riding a bike – and most kids learn on a
The FNQ District had won on six previous occasions and happily added another victory in 2022, narrowly defeating Brisbane District by one point.
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Team captain Nikki Bruce,
“This major event was made possible through the support of Cairns Regional Council and Tourism Tropi cal North Queensland.”
“Who knows, perhaps some of the local youngsters watching will be inspired to jump on their own bikes and, in years to come, emulate the feats of these riders.
This year’s winning team, known as the FNQ Frogs,
The sixth team member was Marion Wright from Half MoonMarionBay.Wright has been a member of all seven win ning teams – one short of the individual record – while this is the second win for Amber, who was in the winning team at Rockhampton in 2018.
had five local Atherton Golf Club members: Amber Barker, Jacqui Lambert (who holed the winning putt on the final day), Alicia English, Saman tha Duck and Robin Beck.
ALMOST 1,000 BMX riders are converging on Cairns to fight for the chance to be the best in Queensland at the 2022 AusCycling BMX State Championships on Septem berAusCycling23-25. Queensland State Manager Sean Muir said riders aged two to 70 were arriving for an entire week of training events in the lead-up to the competition.
BMX“Thisbike.isan excellent op portunity for Cairns families to watch the excitement of BMX racing in a fun, familyfriendly atmosphere.
and team manager, Erina Wil liams were very proud of the team’s performance, especially from first-time representatives Alicia, Samantha and Robin and an outstanding effort from Amber, who won five out of sixThematches.tournament will be held in the FNQ District in 2023, hosted by Atherton Golf Club.
AFTER a hiatus of two years due to COVID, seven district teams of women golfers from across Queensland met in early September at Middle Ridge Golf Club in Toowoomba to contest the Meg Nunn Salver.
As recently as March 2022, four junior athletes from Cairns travelled to the Gold Coast to represent Queensland in the Australian Youth Beach Volleyball Championships, and outper formed state representative players from Victoria and the ACT.
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Pictures: Cairns Volleyball events in progress
THE highest level of Beach Volleyball played across Queens land will hit the Cairns foreshore again in late October.
With the support of Cairns Regional Council, it has happened.
With the continued support of the Cairns Community, Cairns Regional Council and Volleyball Queensland, Cairns Volleyball hopes to continue bringing this high-quality State Tour competi tion to FNQ.
“High jumps, big swings, quick passes, clean language and dirty legs, and it’ll be completely free.”
The Queensland Beach Volleyball State Tour is coming to Cairns on Saturday, October 29 and Sunday, October 30.
Cairns Volleyball has been fighting to get the event back to the crown jewel of venues in Queensland, having lobbied Vol leyball Queensland for more significant events.
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Now Cairns and its young athletes have the privilege of see ing the best in the state hitting it out on their doorstep.
Cairns is set to host round 4 of the QLD state tour on October 29-30, played early in the 14 rounds of competition to help SEQ athletes better handle the FNQ heat.
Beach Volleyball State Tour set for Cairns
Cairns Volleyball president Chris Poppell said this was an op portunity for local athletes and their families to connect further with the sport.
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Cairns Volleyball and Volleyball Queensland working togeth er, plan to put on the biggest State Tour event in FNQ Beach. Formally beach volleyball has been played in Cairns for over 40 years, and for many years, the city has been hitting above its weight, including hosting major events like the Continental Cup in 2016 (an Olympic Qualifying event).
“Cairns Volleyball is opening the door for our representative athletes, for mums and dads, to bring their families and their kids to see what beach volleyball has to offer,” Mr Poppell said.
