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Carols song book The First Noel The First Noel the angel did say Was to certain poor shepherds

Christ, the everlasting Lord; Late in time behold him come, Offspring of the favored one.

in fields as they lay;

Veil’d in flesh, the Godhead see;

In fields as they lay, keeping their sheep,

Hail, th’incarnate Deity:

On a cold winter’s night that was so deep.

Pleased, as man, with men to dwell, Jesus, our Emmanuel!

Noel, Noel, Noel, Noel,

Hark! the herald angels sing,

Born is the King of Israel.

“Glory to the newborn King!”

They looked up and saw a star Shining in the east beyond them far,

Hail! the heav’n born Prince of peace!

And to the earth it gave great light,

Hail! the Son of Righteousness!

And so it continued both day and night.

Light and life to all he brings, Risen with healing in his wings

And by the light of that same star

Mild he lays his glory by,

Three wise men came from country far;

Born that man no more may die:

To seek for a king was their intent,

Born to raise the sons of earth,

And to follow the star wherever it went.

Born to give them second birth.

This star drew nigh to the northwest,

“Glory to the newborn King!”

Hark! the herald angels sing, O’er Bethlehem it took it rest, And there it did both stop and stay Right over the place where Jesus lay.

Then entered in those wise men three Full reverently upon their knee, and offered there in his presence Their gold, and myrrh, and frankincense.

Here Comes Santa Claus

That makes everything right So fill your hearts with Christmas cheer ‘Cause Santa Claus comes tonight!

Here comes Santa Claus, here comes Santa Claus, Right down Santa Claus lane He’ll come around when the chimes ring out That it’s Christmas morn again Peace on earth will come to all If we just follow the light So lets give thanks to the lord above That Santa Claus comes tonight!

I Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus I saw Mommy kissing Santa Claus Underneath the mistletoe last night.

She didn’t see me creep down the stairs to have a peep; She thought that I was tucked

up in my bedroom fast asleep.

Here comes Santa Claus, here comes Then, I saw Mommy tickle Santa Claus Santa Claus, Underneath his beard so snowy white; Right down Santa Claus lane Oh, what a laugh it would have been Vixen and Blitzen and all his reindeer If Daddy had only seen Pullin’ on the reins Mommy kissing Santa Claus last night Bells are ringin’, children singin’

Then let us all with one accord

All is merry and bright

Sing praises to our heavenly Lord;

Hang your stockings and say your prayers

Then I saw Mommy tickle Santa Claus

Underneath his beard so snowy white That hath made heaven and earth of ‘Cause Santa Claus comes tonight!

Oh, what a laugh it would have been naught, Here comes Santa Claus, here comes If Daddy had only seen Santa Claus, And with his blood mankind hath bought Mommy kissing Santa Claus last night Right down Santa Claus lane

Hark! The Herald Angels Sing Hark! the herald angels sing, “Glory to the newborn King!”

Peace on earth, and mercy mild, God and sinners reconciled Joyful, all ye nations, rise, Join the triumph of the skies; With th’ angelic host proclaim, “Christ is born in Bethlehem.”

Hark! the herald angels sing,

He’s got a bag that’s filled with toys For boys and girls again Hear those sleigh bells jingle jangle, Oh what a beautiful sight So jump in bed and cover your head

Oh, what a laugh it would have been If Daddy had only seen Mommy kissing Santa Claus last night ( I saw Mommy kissing Santa Claus)

‘Cause Santa Claus comes tonight!

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MIN:25 MAX:32 CAIRNS TIDE TIMES LOW: 0.54 LOW: 13.21 HIGH: 7.32 HIGH: 18.56

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MONDAY

MIN:25 MAX:33 CAIRNS TIDE TIMES LOW: 1.18 LOW: 13.52 HIGH: 8.01 HIGH: 19.19

MIN:25 MAX:33 CAIRNS TIDE TIMES LOW: 1.41 LOW: 14.20 HIGH: 8.32 HIGH: 19.42

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MIN:25 MAX:33 CAIRNS TIDE TIMES LOW: 2.05 LOW: 14.50 HIGH: 8.57 HIGH: 20.06

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New ED for Tully Hospital

Checking out the new Emergency Department at Tully Hospital are Salli Graham, Jean Vallianos, Trudy Tschui, Nadine Pinto, Maria Vasicek (Chair),Vicki Bright A/DON, Cr Teresa Millwood, Lauren Kanowski, and Dr Alfred Song.

COMMUNITY health leaders have received a first look at Tully Hospital’s new Emergency Department following a $4.6 million upgrade.

The Cassowary Coast Community Consultation Committee had a tour of the major redesign and refurbishment of the hospital’s ED last week.

Tully Hospital’s newly appointed Medical Superintendent, Dr Alfred Song, said the project, which was completed earlier this year, would significantly improve services for patients and staff.

“Our new Emergency Department has been completely redesigned with new resuscitation, triage, outpatients, emergency and ambulance access areas,” he said.

“The ED area has also been extended, there is an upgrade of the GP consult rooms, and our medical imaging area has received a small upgrade.

“We also have a new access ramp into the hospital.

“This will make it easier

for people to access the ED and improve our ability to care for the community.”

The Cassowary Coast CCC is one of four community committees covering all regions within the Far North.

The committees are managed by the Cairns and Hinterland Hospital and Health Service, and they provide advice to the Health Board about local health care services, from a consumer and community perspective.

Each committee is comprised of four community members, one Health Service local staff member, and a representative from the local council.

Committee representatives are well known members of their regional communities and advocate for local needs and priorities to inform health services.

Cassowary Coast CCC chairperson Maria Vasicek, whose committee had input into Tully Hospital’s new ED, said the hospital’s facilities had been revitalised.

“There is now advanced infrastructure, improved

services and greater interaction with the community as a whole, which will in turn provide better services to the community,” she said.

“The hospital has been refreshed with all the works that have been completed and everyone looks forward to the future benefits of the much-needed upgrade.”

CCCs across Far North have also recently had input into the Cairns South Health Facility, and Atherton and Mareeba Hospital redevelopments.

Committee members are required to attend at least four meetings per year and are appointed on a two-year term.

Anyone wishing to express an interest on how to become involved in the Health Service can contact the Consumer and Community Engagement Coordinator via email at chhhs-engagement@health.qld.gov. au or phone: 4226 3243.

A cheery message from on high LEVEL 1 water restrictions apply within the Cairns Regional Council area.

Level 1 water restrictions apply due to a prolonged period of dry weather. These restrictions are applicable for private gardens and commercial watering. Watering your garden is only permitable within the following times: No sprinkler use permitted on Monday.

Odd-numbered properties

permitted to use sprinklers on Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday between the hours of 6am - 8am and 6pm - 8pm.

Even-numbered properties permitted to use sprinklers on Wednesday, Friday and Sunday between the hours of 6am - 8am and 6pm - 8pm.

Hand-held hoses with a trigger nozzle, watering cans and buckets can be used at any time.

If you are using bore water for your sprinkler system, please ensure a “Bore Water In Use” sign is clearly displayed on your kerbside.

Some restrictions also apply to the hosing of paved areas and the filling of private swimming pools, ponds and tanks.

NOTE: Penalties can be issued for any breaches under the Water Supply (Safety & Reliability) Act 2008.

WILDLIFE keepers from the Cairns ZOOM and Wildlife Dome recently put on an action-packed wildlife presentation outside the Pacific Hotel, located opposite the Dome, to spread some cheer to those quarantined inside.

The presentation was also live streamed on Cairns ZOOM and Wildlife Dome’s Facebook page for them to share with friends and family around the world.

Those tuning in were able to ask questions throughout the presentation and the keepers responded live.

The Cairns ZOOM team, braving the heights on the

Staff held huge letters atop the Cairns Wildlife Dome to spell out “You Got This!” for quarantined hotel guests. outside of the Dome Climb then held up huge letters to spell out a message of support, “You got this!” to the quarantined hotel guests.

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a locally owned, family-run business whose aim with the event was to spread some festive cheer to people during this tough time.

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Tangaroa Blue Volunteers with some of the 760kg of trash collected at Low Wooded Island.

260 bags of trash removed from islands

IN late November, the Tangaroa Blue Foundation and Wavelength Reef Cruises set off on an expedition to cleanup several islands that lie in the Northern Great Barrier Reef Region as part of the ReefClean project.

Despite the fact that these areas are so remote, the crew of volunteers picked up 1.8 tonnes and 260 bags of marine debris during their short visit.

The Tangaroa Blue volunteers were joined by a group of students and teachers from Endeavour Christian College who were heading out to Jiigurru (Lizard Island) for a marine research camp.

Despite the rough winds and seas, the crew were able to remove one tonne of marine debris off Two Islands National Park, Nymph Island, Palfrey Island, Eagle Island, Rocky Isles, South Direction Island and one of the islands in the Turtle Group.

The calmer weather on the return trip to Cooktown also allowed a visit to Low Wooded Island, where in just three hours the team picked up 760kg of debris, just off the South-East facing beach.

Most of the debris had been sitting in the sun for

so long that it disintegrated when handled.

Amongst the debris found on this trip were over 6,800 broken hard bits of plastic, 1,180 plastic lids and bottle tops, 700 plastic drink bottles, 620, thongs and rubber soles, 540 insulation and packaging foam remnants, 360 rope and net scraps and 135 personal care bottles.

Some of the largest and heaviest items included over 940m of rope, 60 square metres of netting, and large commercial fishing remnants such as Fish Attracting Devices (FADs) and longline tracking beacons.

It is important to remove marine debris from the environment as it injures wildlife, destroys habitat and continues to break up into microplastics which become an even larger issue down the line.

However, Tangaroa Blue’s motto is “If all we do is cleanup, that’s all we’ll ever do,” and this harsh reality is the reason why the organisation has a large focus on collecting data on what they find.

The debris collected on clean-ups is sorted and entered into over 140 different categories and recorded in

the Australian marine Debris Initiative (AMDI) Database.

Some of the information collected is very detailed, including the barcodes and brands of foreign items, and the colour, size and markings on plastic strapping bands.

This information can then be used to trace the debris back to the source as much as possible and stop it from entering our oceans in the first place through the implementation of source reduction plans.

Since 2004, over 17 million items have been entered into the AMDI Database.

Tangaroa Blue strongly encourages anyone that picks up debris around the country to download the AMDI App for free and contribute to this huge citizen science project to protect our oceans.

For those interested in coming along to clean-up events such as this one, check out the Tangaroa Blue website (www.tangaroablue. org) for more information.

ReefClean is a project funded by the Australian Government’s Reef Trust and delivered by the Tangaroa Blue Foundation.

DECEMBER has been a busy month for the Gordonvale Red Cross volunteers.

A Monster Christmas Raffle was planned and the volunteers have spent much of their free time selling tickets within the community to raise much needed funds.

The raffle was drawn on Friday December 18

by Councillor Brett Moller.

Organisers would like to thank the local community and businesses for their unwavering support in a very different and often difficult, 2020.

The raffle winners were: Monster Draw Desma Morton Grey X 31 Draw Number: 1. Debbie, Ticket Red G 54 2. Grace Moore, Ticket Purple A 61

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STAFF at the Cairns ZOOM & Wildlife Dome, the only Wildlife and Adventure experience in the Cairns CBD, are jumping for “jo-ey” with the emergence of a koala joey.

The female joey marks the fifth successful birth in the past twelve months across its parent company, The CaPTA Group.

The locally owned and operated company has been working hard to maintain a successful and genetically diverse population in their breeding programs across three wildlife parks: Rainforestation Nature Park, Cairns ZOOM & Wildlife Dome and Wildlife Habitat Port Douglas.

Three koala joeys emerged at Rainforestation earlier this year, and another one of CaPTA’s koalas is also currently expecting.

The company is calling for local landowners to lend a “koala-ity” helping hand, so they can expand their eucalypt plantations to sustainably feed future generations within their growing koala population.

The koala population throughout the Group has also expanded through acquiring several Queensland Species Management Plan (QSMP) koalas, that were born in the wild, but due to

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sustained injuries or extended human contact cannot return.

Although she has only just begun to emerge from her mother’s pouch, the female joey is already delighting wildlife keepers with her adorable antics.

The joey’s mother is Nellie, who, at 8 years old, is rather mature for a first-time mum, whilst the lucky dad-tobe is named Ollie.

Cairns ZOOM Wildlife Team Leader Ben Kahler said the new arrival will help highlight koala conservation to the public.

“Cairns ZOOM is a great place for the public to gain an admiration for koalas and to learn about how we need to protect this iconic species so that it can be seen by future generations,” he said.

The ZOOM wildlife team is planning to name the Koala joey in the coming months.

Any landowners interested in helping the species and growing eucalypt, particularly in the Northern Beaches area, should contact Cairns ZOOM & Wildlife Dome on 4031 7250.

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Record breaking Christmas appeal

SCHOOL HOLIDAY FUN AT LOCAL LIBRARIES CASSOWARY Coast Regional Council staff have been busy putting together a jam-packed calendar of events for children of all ages to attend in library branches at Cardwell, Innisfail, Mission Beach and Tully.

The program kicks off on 15 December in Mission Beach with an Elves Toy Builder Workshop. Other activities include the wildly popular Makerspace which provides hands-on learning, creative ways to encourage kids to design, experiment build and invent, as well as craft sessions, robotics, movie screenings and more!

“Summer Reading Club is back and we are encouraging kids and parents across the region to get involved”, said Councillor Trudy Tschui, who holds the Community and Culture portfolio.

“Designed to target what

is known as the ‘summer slide’ in literacy over the school holidays, Summer Reading Club keeps kids involved with reading during the long summer break.

This year’s theme is ‘Tales of Wonder’ and Take Away packs include reading challenge sheets, competitions, craft and other fun activities.

“After a year like 2020, everyone could benefit from a little wonder in their lives.

As a young child, I first read Anne of Green Gables and to this day, it is still my favourite book. I hope the Summer Reading Club brings the same joy and wonder of discovering your favourite book for all club participants.”

Please call 1300 366 616 to book into an activity or for more information. Library opening hours and locations can be found at www.cassowarycoast.qld.gov.au or by visiting the Cassowary Coast Libraries Facebook page.

Cr Brett Moller helps Amber Frittelli, 14, pack a hamper.

AMID a pandemic, economic challenges and ongoing uncertainty about the future, the Cairns community has set a new fundraising benchmark for the annual Mayor’s Christmas Cheer Appeal.

In a tribute to the city’s community spirit, this year’s Appeal raised a record-breaking total of more than $107,400, which will provide hampers to families and the elderly who might otherwise go without this Christmas.

Cairns Mayor Bob Manning thanked the community for their overwhelming generosity, as well as the 14 local media organisations who

partnered with Council this year to promote the annual fundraising effort.

“With the COVID-19 pandemic threatening to severely impact our city, we launched our annual fundraising a couple of months earlier this year and called on local media organisations for their added support,” Cr Manning said.

“The result has been stunning, once again the Cairns community has shown its compassion for those less fortunate.

“The Christmas season is all about giving and this is embraced by so many wonderful people within our

community.

“This appeal very much relies on the significant donations made by local businesses and we thank you for your contributions.

Indeed, we are very thankful for every donation, no matter how big or small.”

The inaugural 5-Star Chefs for Charity Dinner raised more than $26,000 for the Appeal, while donations collected from two of Council’s free green waste disposal periods contributed $4000 to the total.

Christmas cheer was in full swing last week as volunteers packed 446 food hampers destined for local

families and elderly in need.

“For those who are doing it a little tough, the donation of a food hamper stocked with family favourites can make Christmas Day a little merrier,” Cr Manning said.

“A big thanks to everyone who has put up their hands to help prepare, pack and deliver these hampers to people in our community.”

Rotary Club of Cairns Sunrise has co-ordinated the packing day at the Fred Moule Pavilion, Underwood Party Hire has donated equipment to assist with the packing, and Navy personnel from HMAS Cairns will deliver the hampers.

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Solar ferry to be reviewed

FNQ Wildlife Rescue president Beau Peberdy with a taipan.

TANYA MURPHY AS temperatures soar so does the likelihood of seeing our slithery friends, according to Far North Queensland Wildlife Rescue (FNQWR) president Beau Peberdy.

“Most people will come across snakes as we start to engage in our summer school holiday activities, so it’s best to be vigilant while out in the gardens, hiking, swimming and camping,” he said.

“With all reptiles being ectotherms (cold blooded), they require a heat source to fuel their energy and with

our current temperatures, it’s providing optimum conditions for them to be on the move and looking for food.

“If you see a snake it’s best to stay clear of it, do not try and catch it and most certainly do not try and kill it.

“Most snake related bites are from people interacting with them inappropriately and unfortunately the outcome can be fatal.

“Being Australian and living amongst some of the most toxic creatures in the world, it is vital for us to know the correct up-to-date first aid.”

Kim Cardwell from FNQ First Aid Training, a, experi-

enced wildlife carer at FNQ Wildlife Rescue, has been delivering first aid training for the reptile carers within FNQWR, making sure that they are up-to-date with snake bite management.

“Applying the correct first aid could be the thing that saves your life,” she said.

If you have a snake in or around your home, call the FNQWR hotline on 07 4056 5567 or alternatively, you can contact a local snake removalist in your area.

If you see any injured wildlife including snakes, contact the same number and FNQWR carers will assist.

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Douglas Shire moves to proceed with negotiations for a new solar ferry

THIS week Douglas Shire Councillors considered the results of its recent survey about options for crossing the Daintree.

The survey results confirm the views of members of the Douglas Shire Sustainability Group (DSSG) that a bridge is neither required nor desired and that community prefers conservation over development.

Two thirds of those surveyed said they preferred a two ferry system.

DSSG welcomes the decision to proceed with the contract negotiations for a new solar ferry and a backup ferry for busy times, as the agreed method for crossing the Daintree River.

“This expensive exercise has returned the result we expected, said Mr McDonald, president of DSSG. “The community has spoken, the environment matters, and Councillors must respect that decision.”

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It’s time to make food service CoOL

Australian seafood is a highly sought after commodity throughout the world, (except in recent weeks in China).

Our seafood industry is 100% sustainable and utilises world best practices from the trawler to the plate.

So why do we have resistance from the Queensland government to the notion of Country of Origin Labelling clearly within the hospitality industry. Surely the consumer should know if the seafood being served is locally caught?

Given the COVID impact upon Australian business, we have as a country embraced the concept of shopping locally and supporting small business, why would the Minister for Agricultural Industry Development and Fisheries reject the concept of Country of Origin Labelling on all seafood in cafes and restaurants in Queensland?

Katter Australia Party member, Robbie Katter recently posed the question of Country of Origin Labelling to the Minister at an Estimates session in parliament. The response was the standard political fluff and standard answer 101.

The Palaszczuk Government responded that it “was not considering a mandatory seafood labelling scheme, which it claimed could increase regulatory burden and compliance costs on businesses.”

The Seafood Industry as a group has been calling for Country of Origin Labelling for a number of years. It’s important to note the Northern Territory introduced mandatory labelling in 2008 with minimal disruption. Why would it be so difficult here in Queensland?

Australians want to support Australian farmers industry. We need to have Country of Origin Labelling on all seafood sold through the hospitality industry here in Queensland.

The fact is: seventy per cent of the seafood eaten in Australia is imported; the majority of this consumption is in the foodservice sector. Consumers assume their iconic seafood meals are made using local Australia seafood; however this obviously is not the case Moves by Robbie Katter to highlight the unwillingness of the Queensland government to protect local industry and allow the consumer to make an informed and reasonable decision must be applauded.

Living in North Queensland it’s easy to assume that all the seafood consumed each week is local, but that’s obviously not the case.

This Christmas exercise your freedom of choice. Ask for local Queensland seafood and help our local industry.

It’s time to make food service CoOL, (Country of Origin Labelling).

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Thursday December 24, 2020

Christmas Trading hours

With Christmas Day rapidly approaching we will try and cram the last bit of shopping in. Here’s a list of shops and services open this weekend.

Cairns Central Thursday, December 24: 9am – 6pm Friday, December 25: Closed Saturday, December 26: 9am – 5pm Smithfield Shopping Centre Thursday, December 24: 9am to 6pm Friday, December 25: Closed Saturday, December 26: 9am – 4pm Stockland Cairns (Earlville) Thursday, December 24: 8am – 6pm Friday, December 25: Closed Saturday, December 26: 9am – 6pm DFO Thursday, December 24: 9am – 5pm Friday, December 25: Closed Saturday, December 26: 9am – 5pm Mt Sheridan Plaza Thursday, December 24: 8am – 5.30pm Friday, December 25: Closed Saturday, December 26: 10am – 3pm Regional Supermarkets Woolworths Abbott St Thursday, December 24:

6am – 6pm Friday, December 25: Closed Saturday, December 26: 7am – 9pm Pease St IGA Thursday, December 24: 8am – 6pm Friday, December 25: Closed Saturday, December 26: 9am – 6pm Piccones IGA Edmonton Thursday, December 24: 5am – 12am Friday, December 25: Closed Saturday, December 26: 9am – 6pm Seafood Retailers Ocean World Seafood Thursday, December 24: 6am – 5pm Friday, December 25: Closed Saturday, December 26: Closed Cairns Ocean Products Thursday, December 24: 7am – 5pm Friday, December 25: Closed Saturday, December 26: Closed Major Retail Dan Murphy’s Earlville Thursday, December 24: 9am – 9pm Friday, December 25: Closed Saturday, December 26: 9am – 9pm Dan Murphy’s Smithfield Thursday, December 24: 9am – 9pm

Friday, December 25: Closed Saturday, December 26: 9am – 9pm BWS Lake Street Thursday, December 24: 10am – 11pm Friday, December 25: Closed Saturday, December 26: 10am – 11pm Spotlight Thursday, December 24: 8am – 6pm Friday, December 25: Closed Saturday, December 26: 9am – 6am Officeworks Thursday, December 24: 8am – 6pm Friday, December 25: Closed Saturday, December 26: 9am – 6pm Harvey Norman Thursday, December 24: 9am – 5.30pm Friday, December 25: Closed Saturday, December 26: 9am – 6pm The Good Guys Thursday, December 24: 8am – 5pm Friday, December 25: Closed Saturday, December 26: 9am – 6pm Kmart Mt Sheridan, Cairns Central and Smithfield Thursday, December 24: 7am – 6pm Friday, December 25: Closed Saturday, December 26: 9am

– 6pm Target Earlville Thursday, December 24: 8am – 6pm Friday, December 25: Closed Saturday, December 26: 9am – 6pm Target Cairns Central Thursday, December 24: 8am – 6pm Friday, December 25: Closed Saturday, December 26: 9am – 6pm BIG W Earlville Thursday, December 24: 8am – 6pm Friday, December 25: Closed Saturday, December 26: 9am – 5pm CINEMAS Event Cinemas Cairns Central Thursday, December 24: 10am – 3.30pm Friday, December 25: Closed Saturday, December 26: 5.30pm – 8pm Event Cinemas Earlville Closed until January 10 Event Cinemas Smithfield Thursday, December 24: 9.45am – 3.40pm Friday, December 25: Closed Saturday, December 26: 4.45pm – one session

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Thursday December 24, 2020

The new BUG on the block

HE may look like a disco ball with wings, but this funky bug is so small (less than three millimetres long) that if you didn’t have sharp eyes and an incredibly powerful camera lens you would probably never notice him hiding in the undergrowth of the tropical rainforest.

This incredible new species of Lacebug (Tingidae), in the Genus Oecharis, was recently discovered at the Cairns Botanical Gardens by ‘Let’s Go Buggin’ tour owner and operator, Bridgette Gower.

The incredibly ornate beauty of the bug world was first noticed on a tour and then a week later, a whole colony of them was documented by Ms Gower.

Photographs of the extraordinary being quickly gained attention on social media, however no-one was able to identify the species.

It wasn’t until Bridgette posted on iNaturalist, the cit-

The new species, nicknamed ‘Midgey Bridgey’.

Photo: Bridgette Gower

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izen science observation databank for the natural world, that the process of scientific classification commenced.

Through the website, Bridgette started communicating with an Entomologist and Tingidae expert Dr Ryan Shofner from the University of NSW. Samples have now been collected by Bridgette and local entomologist Dr Anthony Postle with the cooperation of the Cairns Botanic Gardens, and are in the hands of Dr Shofner at UNSW for scientific study.

“The fantastic thing is that they are in large numbers, easily found and right there on my tour route” Bridgette says.

“It’s one of those magical creatures that is almost unnoticeable until you get a macro photo of it, and a whole world of detail comes into view. The miniature world is simply amazing!”

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to come and see the new lacebug, nicknamed ‘The Midgey Bridgey’ on a ‘Let’s Go Buggin’ Tour.

“The tours are perfect to spark your curiosity when you see the beauty and weirdness that nature offers when you slow down and tune your focus to the incredible world that carries on in front of you,” said Ms Gower.

Tours run daily at 8.30am and bookings are essential.

Tour participants can capture amazing shots of the Midgey Bridgey with a macro lens or a macro option on a modern compact camera.

Hire service of the Olympus TG5 camera is available.

To read more and see more pictures of the Midgey Bridgey and other alien-like life forms of the miniature world, or to book at tour, visit www.aussiemacrophotos. com

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AS part of its 50th birthday celebrations, James Cook University’s Cairns campuses have been given local Indigenous names to acknowledge the role of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples in the advancement of the University.

This year JCU marks 50 years since its establishment as a university and 60 years of higher education in the north.

Consultations have been held with Traditional Owners and Indigenous communities regarding Indigenous language names for each of JCU’s northern Australian campuses.

JCU’s Smithfield campus has been named Nguma-bada, which means belonging to tomorrow: ‘Place for tomorrow’s learning, knowledge and wisdom,’ from the Yirrgay (Yirrganydji) coastal dialect of Djabugay.

The Cairns City campus has been named Bada-jali, which means flowering of the Cocky Apple tree: ‘Place and time for new beginnings and growth,’ from the Yirrgay (Yirrganydji) coastal dialect of Djabugay.

Indigenous language names will also be announced for JCU’s Mackay, Mt Isa, and Thursday Island campuses. A ceremony was

held last week to name the Townsville (Douglas) campus Bebegu Yumba, which means “Place of Learning” in the Birri-Gubba language.

Vice Chancellor Professor Sandra Harding said the naming ceremonies acknowledge and celebrate JCU’s campuses, reflecting the shared sense of connection to place.

“A crucial part of our 50th birthday celebrations is to promote recognition of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander knowledge and the significance of our place in northern Queensland and the Tropics more broadly the knowledge shared and co-created and the impact on the region and nation, as part of our enduring legacy after more than half a century in the North,” she said.

“JCU is an integral part of our region’s fabric, and having a local language name cements our connection to Country. It is a deep privilege to be provided this recognition and honour by the traditional owners.

“Until now our campuses have not had official names other than the suburb in which they are located.

Adopting Indigenous names is an important acknowledgement of the role of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders in

the University’s past, present and future.

“The naming of each campus stands as tribute to JCU’s history and our deep respect for the traditional custodians of our campuses.

It reflects our shared history and purpose and gives further effect to the University’s Reconciliation Action Plan and Strategy.”

The Pro Vice Chancellor of Indigenous Education and Strategy, Professor Martin Nakata, said JCU recognises the important contributions Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people make to our community.

“We are proud of the achievements of JCU’s Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students, graduates and staff, and we are proud of the cultural richness and diversity of our university community,” Professor Nakata said.

JCU commenced operations in 1960 as the University College of Townsville within the University of Queensland.

In 1970, and to coincide with the bicentenary of Captain James Cook landing on the Australian continent, JCU was proclaimed as Queensland’s second university.

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Thursday December 24, 2020

A life filled with adventure

TANYA MURPHY CAIRNS local Jeanette McInnes has lived quite the exciting life, and it has inspired her to write a trilogy of novels about her experiences.

Originally from France, Jeanette McInnes found herself on her own with no family or support at age 17, but was determined not to let this misfortune stop her pursuing her dreams.

After being homeless for a while and working as a cleaner and babysitter, she saved enough money to hitch-hike to the University of Madrid to study Linguistics.

Since then, the speaker of eight languages has travelled across every continent except Antarctica, and has worked as a translator and interpreter, teacher, nurse, scuba diving instructor, customs officer, pilot, and Chinese linguist for the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) to name just a few things.

She survived being knocked to the ground by a rhinoceros in Nepal, learned aikido and karate in Japan, visited remote stone-age tribes and stayed with cannibals in long-houses in Sumatra, hiked to Everest base camp, hitch-hiked through Iran, Iraq and Afghanistan and was mistaken for a serial killer by the French police.

These and many more

true anecdotes are packed into her self-published novel trilogy, ‘Midnight at 6am [The Chronicles of M Morris],’ available on eBook or paperback from Amazon.

The book fictionalises her life experiences as anecdotes which are told to the protagonists, Monty and Millie, two 17-year-olds who meet in Cairns in the 1970s and spend the next few years inching their way from rags to riches with no family, money or support.

“Writing an autobiography seemed like a daunting task.

I felt that writing fiction, albeit with true anecdotes, would be a far more enjoyable enterprise,” said Ms McInnes.

“That’s why I wrote Midnight at 6AM in this manner, including my own experiences and those of a few people who wanted me to write their memoirs of the Second World War and post-war experiences.”

Ms McInnes said she also wanted to share what it was like to travel in the 1970s before mass tourism.

“I was one of very few Western visitors who ventured into these remote places and for the most part I travelled alone, or occasionally with another traveller. So I was a bit of a novelty in the remote places, and locals were more than happy to take the time to take me in and show me the remarkable

aspects of their way of life.

“These days you can book a package tour, so people are still going the same places as I, but they miss out on having fascinating interactions with locals, staying in their homes, and being given the privilege of learning about the more remarkable, bizarre elements of their culture.”

Ms McInnes migrated to Australia in 1979 and to Cairns in 1996 where she worked as a scuba diving instructor for Down Under Dive and taught languages in schools.

The title of the novel comes from a dive site near the Yongala Shipwreck, called ‘Midnight.’

At age 67 there’s scant sign of slowing down for Ms McInnes. Since retiring, Ms McInnes has made more than 40 bungy jumps at Smithfield, off Auckland Harbour Bridge and at Sentosa, Singapore, and earlier this year she travelled to Noosa to fulfil a lifelong dream to learn to surf.

She said her philosophy in life was “Life’s short. Have fun and be kind. Life is such a wonderful gift that we are given.”

Cairns novelist and world traveller Jeanette McInnes with two Maasai in Kenya.

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Thursday December 24, 2020

WINTER WONDERLAND IN REDLYNCH NICOLE GIBSON

THEY say you never really know what goes on behind closed doors in a family but what’s behind those doors for the Lawson family of Redlynch is something truly magical.

Every year for the for last 25 years, Tony and Angela Lawson have built a traditional Victorian Christmas Village in their living room.

It has now grown so big it takes up their entire living room and takes three months to build with the pair usually starting construction in September or October.

The Yorkshire couple said one of the main reasons they build the winter won-

derland is to remind them of white Christmases back in England.

“I think one of the reasons we do it to remind us of our childhood and the fact that we lost the experience of having a white Christmas – so we decorate up every year,” Angela said.

The couple source their ornaments for the village, which is estimated to be worth $4000-$5000, from specialist suppliers.

“Most of it we buy ourselves. It’s very specialised,” Angela said.

“The village itself is old fashioned like a Victorian village and we’ve kept everything to that theme, rather than a glary modern one.”

The pair are parents to two children, grandparents to five and great grandparents to eight, most of whom are yet to see the wondrous display.

“We’re hoping if we do it every year, one of the years the others will come up and spend Christmas with us so they can appreciate it,” she said.

At present, just Angela and Tony’s immediate family and friends in Cairns see the display however they have considered opening it to the public.

“I have an idea to one day put it on display in a public place and charge a donation to see it, to raise money for charity,” Angela said.

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Thursday December 24, 2020

Two young Indigenous workers latest to join CEQ cadetship program

TWO young Indigenous workers have been successful in obtaining places on not-for-profit remote store operator Community Enterprise Queensland’s (CEQ’s) popular cadetship program.

Kitty Lewis (Certificate III in Business Administration) and Phillip Oui (Certificate III in Warehousing Operations) have joined CEQ to work at the company’s Cairns office and warehouse while undertaking their qualifications.

Kitty, who has Aboriginal, Torres Strait Islander and Papua New Guinean heritage, said she wanted to pursue a career in administration.

“I’m really thankful to have been provided with this opportunity by CEQ,” she said.

“It’s hard work, as I am working during the day and then doing online modules in my spare time, but it’s worth it.

“I’m doing front desk administration, and also helping with ordering and buying. It’s really important to get qualifications for my career.”

Phillip, who hails from Mossman and was schooled in Far North Queensland, has ambitions to run his

own warehouse once he’s completed his two-year cadetship.

“These opportunities don’t come along very often, so I’m making sure I don’t take it for granted,” Phillip said.

“I’m learning everything about warehousing and logistics, such as taking pallets off trucks, general and special orders, and dealing with dangerous goods.

“I’d really like to stay at CEQ if possible after I’ve finished my qualifications.”

CEQ Chief Executive Officer Ian Copeland said the company was delighted to be able to offer cadetship opportunities for young and ambitious Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

“I’d like to congratulate Kitty and Phillip on securing places on our cadetship program,” Mr Copeland said.

“The recruitment and selection process is of a high standard, and we’re thrilled to have Kitty and Phillip with us.”

Mr Copeland said that CEQ now employs over 390 people, up 350 per cent since 2010, of which 75 per cent identify as Indigenous.

“We are an established,

dynamic and forward-thinking company with excellent employment opportunities, and this is just another example of what we offer,” said Mr Copeland.

“We have a real desire to establish local people in local jobs, and we can help achieve this by investing in the future.

‘Kitty and Phillip are just another example of the opportunities CEQ creates for Indigenous people across Far North Queensland.”

CEQ is a not-for-profit organisation responsible for providing goods and essential services to the Torres Strait, Northern Peninsula Area (NPA), and mainland Aboriginal remote communities through its 28 stores.

CEQ’s Corporate Office is based in Cairns, and manages Islanders Board of Industry and Service (IBIS) and Aboriginal Business, Industry and Service (ABIS) remote stores, as well as other stores including Col Jones and Mitre 10 on Thursday Island.

Catholic Christmas Mass Times Cairns St Monica’s Cathedral Christmas Eve 5:15pm 7pm Children’s Mass (Carols Beforehand at 6:30pm) 12 Midnight (Choir will sing Canticles in Candlelight from 10:45pm) Christmas Day Masses 6:30am, 8am & 10am Earlville Our Lady Help of Christians Christmas Eve Masses 6pm & 8pm Christmas Day Mass 8am Edmonton St Therese’s Christmas Eve Masses 5.15pm & 7.15pm Christmas Day Mass 8am Freshwater Sacred Heart Christmas Eve No Mass at Freshwater or Stratford Christmas Day See Northern Beaches Gordonvale St Michael’s Christmas Eve Mass 7pm Christmas Day

Mass 8am & 10am Mercy Place Coral Sea Garden Chapel Christmas Eve No Mass Available Christmas Day No Mass Available North Cairns Mother of Good Counsel Christmas Eve Mass 5.30pm Christmas Day No Mass Available Northern Beaches Holy Cross Christmas Eve Mass 6pm Christmas Day Mass 8.30am & 10am Parramatta Park St Joseph Christmas Eve Mass 5pm Indian Community Mass 7pm Christmas Day Mass 8.30am Redlynch All Saints Theatre Christmas Eve See Northern Beaches Christmas Day Mass 10am West Cairns St Francis Xavier Christmas Eve Mass 6pm Christmas Day Mass 8am

Mossman St Augustine’s Christmas Eve Mass 7pm Christmas Day Mass 7am Port Douglas St Mary’s Christmas Eve Mass 10pm Christmas Day Mass 9am Anglican Christ mas Service Times Westcourt St Margarets Christmas Eve Family Service 5pm Christmas Carol Singing 11pm Christmas Midnight Mass 11.30pm Christmas Day Christmas Day Eucharist 9am Cairns St Johns Christmas Eve Christmas Eve Service 6pm & 11pm Christmas Day Carols and Christmas Service 8.30am

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Carols song book Jingle Bells

Dashing through the snow On a one horse open sleigh O’er the fields we go, Laughing all the way Bells on bob tail ring, making spirits bright What fun it is to laugh and sing A sleighing song tonight Oh, jingle bells, jingle bells Jingle all the way Oh, what fun it is to ride In a one horse open sleigh Jingle bells, jingle bells Jingle all the way Oh, what fun it is to ride In a one horse open sleigh A day or two ago, I thought I’d take a ride, And soon Miss Fanny Bright Was seated by my side; The horse was lean and lank Misfortune seemed his lot We got into a drifted bank, And then we got upsot.

Oh, jingle bells, jingle bells Jingle all the way Oh, what fun it is to ride In a one horse open sleigh Jingle bells, jingle bells Jingle all the way Oh, what fun it is to ride In a one horse open sleigh Jingle Bells, Jingle Bells, Jingle all the way!

Oh, What fun it is to ride In a one horse open sleigh.

Jingle Bells, Jingle Bells, Jingle all the way!

Oh, What fun it is to ride In a one horse open sleigh.

Now the ground is white Go it while you’re young Take the girls tonight And sing this sleighing song Just get a bob tailed bay two-forty as his speed Hitch him to an open sleigh

And crack! you’ll take the lead Jingle Bells, Jingle Bells, Jingle all the way!

Oh, What fun it is to ride In a one horse open sleigh.

Jingle Bells, Jingle Bells, Jingle all the way!

Oh, What fun it is to ride In a one horse open sleigh.

O Holy Night

O holy night, the stars are brightly shining; It is the night of our dear Savior’s birth!

Long lay the world in sin and error pining, Till He appeared and the soul felt its worth.

A thrill of hope, the weary world rejoices, For yonder breaks a new and glorious morn.

Fall on your knees, O hear the angel voices!

O night divine, O night when Christ was born!

O night divine, O night, O night divine!

Led by the light of Faith serenely beaming, With glowing hearts

by His cradle we stand.

So led by light of a star sweetly gleaming, Here came the wise men from Orient land.

The King of Kings lay thus in lowly manger, In all our trials born to be our Friend!

He knows our need, To our weakness no stranger; Behold your King!

Before the lowly bend!

Behold your King! your King! before Him bend.

Truly He taught us to love one another;

His law is love and His gospel is peace.

Chains shall He break for the slave is our brother And in His name all oppression shall cease.

Sweet hymns of joy in grateful chorus raise we, Let all within us praise His holy name!

Christ is the Lord, Oh praise His name forever, His pow’r and glory evermore proclaim His pow’r and glory evermore proclaim.

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Thursday December 24, 2020

Carols song book White Christmas

Jesus, to Thee be the glory giv’n;

I’m dreaming of a White Christmas

Word of the Father,

Just like the ones I used to know

Now in the flesh appearing,

Where the treetops glisten and children listen

O come, let us adore Him,

To hear sleigh bells in the snow.

O come, let us adore Him,

I’m dreaming of a white Christmas

O come, let us adore Him,

With every Christmas card I write

Christ the Lord.

May your days be merry and bright And may all your Christmases be white.

I’m dreaming of a white Christmas Just like the ones I used to know Where the treetops glisten And children listen To hear sleigh bells in the snow I’m dreaming of a white Christmas With every Christmas card I write May your days be merry and bright And may all your Christmases be white

Joy to the World Joy to The world! the Lord is come Let earth receive her King Let ev’ry heart prepare him room And heaven and nature sing And heaven and nature sing

O come, all ye faithful, Joyful and triumphant, O come ye, O come ye to Bethlehem.

Come and behold Him, Born the King of Angels!

O come, let us adore Him,

But little Lord Jesus no crying he makes.

I love Thee, Lord Jesus, look down from the sky And stay by my cradle ‘til morning is nigh.

Be near me, Lord Jesus, I ask Thee to stay Close by me forever, and love me, I pray.

Bless all the dear children in thy tender care, And take us to heaven, to live with Thee there.

And heaven and nature sing

Deck the Halls

Joy to the world! the Savior reigns

Deck the halls with boughs of holly, Fa la la la la la la la!

Let men their songs employ

While fields and floods, rocks, hills and plains ‘Tis the season to be jolly, Fa la la la la la la la!

Repeat the sounding joy Repeat the sounding joy

O Come All Ye Faithful

The cattle are lowing, the baby awakes,

Repeat the sounding joy No more let sins and sorrows grow, Nor thorns infest the ground; He comes to make His blessings flow Far as the curse is found, Far as the curse is found,

Don we now our gay apparel, Fa la la la la la la la!

Troll the ancient Yuletide carol, Fa la la la la la la la!

See the blazing yule before us, Fa la la la la la la la!

Strike the harp and join the chorus, Fa la la la la la la la!

Far as, far as, the curse is found.

Follow me in merry measure, Fa la la la la la la la!

Christ the Lord.

He rules the world with truth and grace

While I tell of Yuletide treasure, Fa la la la la la la la!

Sing, alleluia,

The glories of His righteousness

O come, let us adore Him, O come, let us adore Him,

All ye choirs of angels;

And makes the nations prove And wonders of His love

O sing, all ye blissful ones of heav’n above. And wonders of His love And wonder wonders of His love Glory to God In the highest glory!

Away in a Manger

O come, let us adore Him,

Away in a manger, no crib for a bed,

O come, let us adore Him,

The little Lord Jesus laid down his sweet head.

O come, let us adore Him, Christ the Lord.

Yea, Lord, we greet Thee, Born this happy morning;

Fast away the old year passes, Fa la la la la la la la!

Hail the new, ye lads and lasses, Fa la la la la la la la!

Sing we joyous all together! Fa la la la la la la la!

Heedless of the wind and weather, Fa la la la la la la la!

The stars in the sky looked down where he lay, The little Lord Jesus asleep in the hay.

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Carols song book The First Noel

Christ, the everlasting Lord;

The First Noel the angel did say

Late in time behold him come,

Was to certain poor shepherds

Offspring of the favored one.

in fields as they lay;

Veil’d in flesh, the Godhead see;

In fields as they lay, keeping their sheep,

Hail, th’incarnate Deity:

On a cold winter’s night that was so deep.

Pleased, as man, with men to dwell, Jesus, our Emmanuel!

Noel, Noel, Noel, Noel,

Hark! the herald angels sing,

Born is the King of Israel.

“Glory to the newborn King!”

They looked up and saw a star Shining in the east beyond them far,

Hail! the heav’n born Prince of peace!

And to the earth it gave great light,

Hail! the Son of Righteousness!

And so it continued both day and night.

Light and life to all he brings, Risen with healing in his wings

And by the light of that same star

Mild he lays his glory by,

Three wise men came from country far;

Born that man no more may die:

To seek for a king was their intent,

Born to raise the sons of earth,

And to follow the star wherever it went.

Born to give them second birth.

Hark! the herald angels sing,

This star drew nigh to the northwest,

“Glory to the newborn King!”

O’er Bethlehem it took it rest, And there it did both stop and stay Right over the place where Jesus lay.

Then entered in those wise men three Full reverently upon their knee, and offered there in his presence Their gold, and myrrh, and frankincense.

Here Comes Santa Claus

That makes everything right So fill your hearts with Christmas cheer ‘Cause Santa Claus comes tonight!

Here comes Santa Claus, here comes Santa Claus, Right down Santa Claus lane He’ll come around when the chimes ring out That it’s Christmas morn again Peace on earth will come to all If we just follow the light So lets give thanks to the lord above That Santa Claus comes tonight!

I Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus I saw Mommy kissing Santa Claus Underneath the mistletoe last night.

She didn’t see me creep down the stairs to have a peep; She thought that I was tucked

up in my bedroom fast asleep.

Here comes Santa Claus, here comes Then, I saw Mommy tickle Santa Claus Santa Claus, Underneath his beard so snowy white; Right down Santa Claus lane Oh, what a laugh it would have been Vixen and Blitzen and all his reindeer If Daddy had only seen Pullin’ on the reins Mommy kissing Santa Claus last night Bells are ringin’, children singin’

Then let us all with one accord

All is merry and bright

Sing praises to our heavenly Lord;

Hang your stockings and say your prayers

Hark! The Herald Angels Sing

He’s got a bag that’s filled with toys

Then I saw Mommy tickle Santa Claus

Underneath his beard so snowy white That hath made heaven and earth of ‘Cause Santa Claus comes tonight!

Oh, what a laugh it would have been naught, Here comes Santa Claus, here comes If Daddy had only seen Santa Claus, And with his blood mankind hath bought Mommy kissing Santa Claus last night Right down Santa Claus lane Hark! the herald angels sing, “Glory to the newborn King!”

Peace on earth, and mercy mild, God and sinners reconciled Joyful, all ye nations, rise, Join the triumph of the skies; With th’ angelic host proclaim, “Christ is born in Bethlehem.”

Hark! the herald angels sing, “Glory to the newborn King!”

Christ, by highest heav’n adored:

For boys and girls again Hear those sleigh bells jingle jangle, Oh what a beautiful sight So jump in bed and cover your head

Oh, what a laugh it would have been If Daddy had only seen Mommy kissing Santa Claus last night ( I saw Mommy kissing Santa Claus)

‘Cause Santa Claus comes tonight!

Here comes Santa Claus, here comes Santa Claus, Right down Santa Claus lane He doesn’t care if you’re rich or poor He loves you just the same Santa Claus knows we’re all Gods children

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Carols song book Jingle Bells

Dashing through the snow On a one horse open sleigh O’er the fields we go, Laughing all the way Bells on bob tail ring, making spirits bright What fun it is to laugh and sing A sleighing song tonight Oh, jingle bells, jingle bells Jingle all the way Oh, what fun it is to ride In a one horse open sleigh Jingle bells, jingle bells Jingle all the way Oh, what fun it is to ride In a one horse open sleigh A day or two ago, I thought I’d take a ride, And soon Miss Fanny Bright Was seated by my side; The horse was lean and lank Misfortune seemed his lot We got into a drifted bank, And then we got upsot.

Oh, jingle bells, jingle bells Jingle all the way Oh, what fun it is to ride In a one horse open sleigh Jingle bells, jingle bells Jingle all the way Oh, what fun it is to ride In a one horse open sleigh Jingle Bells, Jingle Bells, Jingle all the way!

Oh, What fun it is to ride In a one horse open sleigh.

Jingle Bells, Jingle Bells, Jingle all the way!

Oh, What fun it is to ride In a one horse open sleigh.

Now the ground is white Go it while you’re young Take the girls tonight And sing this sleighing song Just get a bob tailed bay two-forty as his speed Hitch him to an open sleigh

And crack! you’ll take the lead Jingle Bells, Jingle Bells, Jingle all the way!

Oh, What fun it is to ride In a one horse open sleigh.

Jingle Bells, Jingle Bells, Jingle all the way!

Oh, What fun it is to ride In a one horse open sleigh.

O Holy Night

O holy night, the stars are brightly shining; It is the night of our dear Savior’s birth!

Long lay the world in sin and error pining, Till He appeared and the soul felt its worth.

A thrill of hope, the weary world rejoices, For yonder breaks a new and glorious morn.

Fall on your knees, O hear the angel voices!

O night divine, O night when Christ was born!

O night divine, O night, O night divine!

Led by the light of Faith serenely beaming, With glowing hearts

by His cradle we stand.

So led by light of a star sweetly gleaming, Here came the wise men from Orient land.

The King of Kings lay thus in lowly manger, In all our trials born to be our Friend!

He knows our need, To our weakness no stranger; Behold your King!

Before the lowly bend!

Behold your King! your King! before Him bend.

Truly He taught us to love one another;

His law is love and His gospel is peace.

Chains shall He break for the slave is our brother And in His name all oppression shall cease.

Sweet hymns of joy in grateful chorus raise we, Let all within us praise His holy name!

Christ is the Lord, Oh praise His name forever, His pow’r and glory evermore proclaim His pow’r and glory evermore proclaim.

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Foods to avoid with your pet

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PETER MCCULLAGH WE love our pets madly and Christmas is no different. There are many foods and treats that should never be given to our four legged best mates at any time, let alone Christmas-time.

Treating our pet to many regular human treats can cause serious problem with their digestive systems, causing illness and in some cases extreme poisoning.

The Christmas favourite for many of us are the fruit mince pies and Christmas cake. These treats are packed with dried fruits including grapes, raisins and sultanas which contain a toxin dangerous to pets.

Even the smallest amount of Christmas sweets can cause vomiting and diarrhoea and in extreme cases could lead to kidney disease.

“dogs love chocolate but it can be fatal Turkey or chicken stuffing.

We are all guilty of leaving a bit of stuffing on our plates at the end of the meal. Scrapping that into the dog bowl can be quite an issue.

Traditionally stuffing contains onions and garlic which are toxic to our pets. Onion toxicity can impact the red blood cells causing anamia.

Other symptoms of toxicity can include rapid breathing, pale gums, lethargy, salivation, and vomiting.

Gravy is high in fats and could contribute to pancreatitis. Similar to stuffing, gravy often contains onion and garlic that pets should avoid.

Cooked bones, be it chicken bones or turkey are brittle and can easily splinter, lodging in your pets throat or mouth. If swallowed they can lodge inside the bowel and cause a blockage or even perforation.

Theobromine is an ingredient of chocolate and is toxic to pets. This ingredient is found in all styles of chocolate with higher levels in dark chocolates, cooking chocolate and cocoa.

Chocolate toxicity causes pets to vomit, suffer diarrhoea, urinate excessively or become hyperactive.

Other foods to be wary of

include avocado, high in fats and can cause pancreatitis in dogs, nutmeg which can cause elevated heart rate, seizures and tremors as well as alcohol. Alcohol even in small amounts can have a devastating effect upon your pet.

The main concern for pets that overindulge in Christmas goodies is that they are high in fat.

A common condition that can result from pets eating table scraps and human foods is pancreatitis. This is a condition where the pancreas becomes severely inflamed and causes pain and discomfort. It can quickly become life-threatening.

If your pet eats something that they shouldn’t over the Christmas period, contact your local vet or emergency vet as soon as possible. A quick response can make all the difference.

NEW research reveals dementia levels among Torres Strait Island residents are close to three times higher than those of the wider Australian population.

James Cook University’s Professor Edward Strivens and Associate Professor Sarah Russell from JCU’s Healthy Ageing Research Team have found were part of a group that examined 276 Torres Strait residents aged between 45 and 93.

The study took in all 18 island and 5 mainland communities in the Torres Strait and Northern Peninsula Area of Far North Queensland.

“Dementia affects more than 46 million people worldwide, with rates expected to double in high-income countries and treble in low-to middle-income countries by 2050,” said Professor Strivens.

He said participants in the study underwent a comprehensive health assessment and a geriatrician assessment.

“When we looked at the data the prevalence of dementia in the sample was 14.2%, which is 2.87 times higher than the wider Australian population. In the 60 to 69-year age group it was 4.4 times higher than the general population,” said Associate

Professor Russell.

She said the increased risk of dementia in younger age groups in the study was consistent with other studies in Aboriginal communities, particularly the higher rate in those aged 60-69 years.

He said whether the Aboriginal and Torres Strait communities share or have distinct patterns of risk factors is not yet clear, and analysis of specific risk factors for dementia within the current sample is underway.

“The results highlight the need for education and training for health workers and clinicians around screening and assessment for dementia in younger adults living in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities,” said Associate Professor Russell.

She said many of the issues related to dementia and the ongoing effects of the disease itself responsive to intervention.

“It highlights the importance of developing culturally appropriate screening and interventions to address the high rates of chronic disease and excess disability identified in the study,” said Professor Striven

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Thursday December 24, 2020

New project to help the Wet Tropics’ endangered northern bettong

THE Wet Tropics’ endangered northern bettong will be better protected through a new project, announced this week.

With an estimated 1000 northern bettongs remaining, Far Northerners are banding together to help the elusive marsupial which is only found in the Mareeba area and is known for its love of native truffles.

The $170,000 project, funded by the Australian Government, aims to improve habitat for northern bettongs outside national park land.

Northern Bettong Project coordinator Chelsy Maloney from Terrain NRM said activities would include cool burns by traditional owners in northern bettong habitat and work with landholders on land management practices in potential bettong areas.

Terrain NRM will also be working with the Northern Bettong Recovery Team including James Cook University researchers, Queensland Parks and Wildlife officers, the World Wildlife Fund, Bush Heritage and the Australian Wildlife Conservancy.

Recovery Team Chair Sandra Abell said the project “filled a gap” in the recovery of this species.

“The focus has largely been on protected areas like in national parks,’’ Dr Abell said. “Getting landowners involved will be a huge step towards potentially increasing bettong habitat.”

She said the northern bettong population had dramatically declined over the past 20 to 30 years.

The only known populations now were in the Lamb Range and Mt Spurgeon areas.

“Their habitat is very restricted – in some places it is only 6km wide,’’ she said.

“Bettongs need cockatoo grass, especially in the dry season, and activities like cool burns help to stop woodlands from thickening and maintain grassy understoreys.”

The new project is supported by Terrain NRM through funding from the Australian Government’s National Landcare Program.

FUN FACTS ABOUT NORTHERN BETTONGS They mainly feed on truffles, which grow underground, connected to the roots of large trees.

They rest through the day on nests made of grass, leaves and bark, which they carry to the nest site in their tail.

They help the forest by spreading the spores of truffles around with their droppings.

They make spit balls out of undigested grass and these help researchers to track their movements.

They live in open eucalypt forest with a grassy understorey.

The endangered northern bettong, found only in the Mareeba area.PHOTO: STEPHANIE TODD

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New engine steams into Herberton

VINTAGE machinery buffs are in for a century old blast from the past when the Historic Village Herberton rolls out its latest working treasures.

The lovingly restored 1905 Marshall Steam Traction Engine and 1921 AEC Tipper Truck were bought in an online auction from Victoria in June this year but have only just arrived in Herberton.

The two-speed, single cylinder, six horsepower Marshall Steam Traction Engine was originally built as an agricultural machine in Gainsborough, England, by Marshall, Sons and Company, which was founded in 1848.

The fully restored 1921 Associated Equipment Company (AEC) Tipper Truck features a four-cylinder, side valve petrol engine with magneto ignition and crank start.

It has a gate shift, four-speed gear box with one reverse speed and a heavy-duty worm drive differential, cast spoke wheels and hand and foot brake for the rear wheels.

Darryl Cooper, museum curator at the Historic Village, said the open-air pioneer village was the perfect showcase for Australia’s early industrial past.

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“These industrial marvels followed in the footsteps of draught horses, bullock teams and camel trains and existed side by side with new technology like petrol engines for many years.

“Steam engines, road locomotives and traction engines enabled the growth of the country’s agricultural, mining, transport and sawmilling sectors, helping to build roads, provide power and replace manual labour,” he said.

The Historic Village Herberton offers a rare glimpse into Australia’s pioneering past with more than 60 period buildings housing exhibits from World War II to John Deere Tractors and pioneer living.

Historic Village Herberton is pet friendly (dogs on leads are welcome) so the whole family can enjoy the sights and even picnic in the lovely grounds.

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CHRISTMAS for most of us means time spent with family and friends, generally trying to keep cool, whilst consuming far too much food, far too much time in the sun, and maybe one too many beers.

Matching food and beverages is all about complementing and enhancing flavours, which is why I generally don’t recommend using low-alcohol beers; the flavours of the food often overwhelm those of the beer.

Most of the people I know spend a lot of time organising how the table looks, when they will eat and what they will eat and then feverishly cooking for days, planning and making sure the table looks perfect and the food is outstanding. But when you spend all that time on the food, what about spending a little thinking about what you serve beside it. Don’t let the food down by serving something that won’t add to the meal.

Here are a few different drops to look for, both in the beer and wine section of your local bottle shop, that will help accentuate those flavours you have strived so hard to create.

BAKED HAM: The salt and smokiness of a good, baked, smoked ham calls for malty beers or golden ales. Something with enough oomph to handle the oils of the meat and the smoke from the coals and wood. If you leave the fat on the ham, and bake it in the oven then you may want to go with a hoppy style of beer to help cut through the oils. Wine-wise, try looking at high acid wines; the acidity will help cut through the fat and make both the meat and the wine shine.

Try: Bricklane Avalanche Hazy IPA – Bricklane have been on a roll this year, and this isn’t for the feint hearted. Yes it’s a heavier alcohol beer, but it’s just that fact that will make this work with an oily meat. Guava and mango mix in with the fresh nectarine and orange peel. $7can Macalister Brewing Co. Brewers Reserve Rum Barrel Porter – a big smoky ham calls for a big beer. The extra time spent in the rum barrel imparts a special spice and depth to the beer that wouldn’t be there otherwise. Those darker, caramelised edges of the ham are going to work a treat here with these dark flavours. . It’s a pretty special beer and it’s made in our own backyard. $26 750ml btl.

Seppelt Drumborg Riesling – I love the Drumborg Rieslings with their premium quality, cool climate fruits, they always knock out world class wines. Make no mistake Drumborg is one of Australia’s great riesling vineyards. The wine itself shows classy lemon/lime aromatics. It’s light and fine, zippy and tangy from the high acid with that lemon/lime and slate on the tongue with a fine chalky finish. It’s a superb wine.

POULTRY: Depends on how you’ve cooked the bird and what it is served with. If you’ve brined a turkey then a good lager works well, something light and clean that can work with the salt and spice of the brine, however a cranberry sauce needs a good ale or light fresh beaujolais/ gamay. Don’t dismiss the age old sparkling shiraz either, the flavour combination of the sparkling red and the darker meat of the turkey is an outstanding match. Spice rubbed chickens, or Portuguese style chickens need something to work with the lemon and capsicum in the rub, look for light clean wines that will accentuate those flavours Try: Coopers Pale Ale: no matter how full my beer fridge is I always find myself reaching for Coopers green with its aromas of dried fruits and yeasty bread notes, there’s secondary notes of grass and light earthier touches.

On the tongue its light sweet malts and bready characters work with the light pear and apple. It’s soft and creamy with a crisp bitterness.

Te Mata Estate Vineyards Gamay Noir – this has got matching with cranberry sauce written all over it, and then lounging by the pool for the rest of the afternoon along with it. Loaded with raspberry and bright red apple notes, a faint hint of liquorice, the acid is crunchy and intense.

Yalumba Eden Valley Viognier – Yalumba have really pioneered the growing of Viognier in Australia, and I think we would drink more of it if we could say it, so here goes its “vee-on-yay” or “vee-own-yay” depending on where you come from. Driven by fresh zippy acid and highlighting fresh white stone fruits, a touch of green herbs with just a faint touch of smoke.

Will match well with both seafood and a spice rubbed poultry.

Seppelt Show Sparkling Shiraz – Sitting at $100 btl, its not cheap nor is it easy to find. In fact your best bet is probably the internet and ordering it, but this is by far and away the best Sparkling Shiraz on the market nowadays.

Mini Mixed Fruit Puddings

Looking for a very easy fruit cake recipe. This cake is very moist and packed with fruit and flavour.

Preparation time: 10 - 15 minutes Cooking Time: 25 minutes Makes 6 x smaller puddings Ingredients 80g butter, diced ½ cup brown sugar, firmly packed Zest of 1 orange, finely grated ½ cup orange juice 2 eggs, whisked 375g mixed dried fruit 1 ½ cups Almond meal 1 ½ tsp Cinnamon ½ tsp mixed spice ½ tsp gluten free baking powder Preheat oven to 180 degrees Celsius. Grease 8 holes of a medium muffin tray and line the bases with baking paper.

Heat butter and brown sugar in a saucepan over medium heat until butter has melted. Remove from heat and cool.

Stir in orange zest, orange juice and eggs until combined.

Stir in the mixed fruit, almond meal, spices and baking powder.

Divide mixture between prepared muffin holes. Bake for 25 minutes or until cooked through.

Stand for 10 minutes before turning out. Serve with custard or cream if desired.

Notes: -I use a large size muffin tin, and it makes 6 – each uses about ½ cup of the mixture.

-The original recipe recommends the Sunbeam brand Mixed Dried Fruit packet, which is exactly 375g.

-Might be worth noting that *all* baking powder is, by default, gluten free – brands are now just stating it so people know because the ‘gluten free’ tag is popular.

-Lining the bases is definitely recommended – the first time I didn’t, the bases stuck.

-You could likely make this in a small cake moulds or a loaf pan if you want but the timing in the oven would be different. Raw, the mixture comes to about 3 cups in volume.

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ROM-COM drama on stage

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ANDREA Allumay and Michael Lee Porter will star in the modern musical ‘The Last Five Years’ at the Tanks Arts Centre, opening in January 2021. The much loved and highly regarded local professional performers have collaborated on numerous projects previously including Wicked, the first major production at the Cairns Performing Arts Centre. This however, will be the first time they have appeared on stage together.

“It is an emotionally powerful and intimate show about two New Yorkers who fall in and out of love over

the course of five years” said performer and producer, Andrea Allumay.

This modern production’s unconventional structure unfolds as Cathy (an actress) tells her story in reverse, from the end of their turbulent relationship, whilst Jamie (a novelist) tells his story chronologically from the spark of their initial meeting. The two characters meet only once, at their wedding in the middle of the show.

Teaming up with Director and performer Michael Lee Porter was a natural first port of call for Andrea with the pair working together on the independent production.

“I’ve been wanting to play the role of Jamie since the cast recording first came out in 2002. I had the recording on repeat for a long time” said Michael Lee Porter.

“Jason Robert Brown is one of my favourite contemporary Musical Theatre composers. His fiendishly difficult music is a challenge and a delight to sing. I am really excited to bring a Jason Robert Brown Musical to the Far North. It certainly wouldn’t have been achievable had it not been for grants from Arts Queensland and Cairns Regional Council, which we are extremely grateful for.” added Michael.

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What is the name of George Bailey’s guardian angel in It’s A Wonderful Life?

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What was Frosty the Snowman’s nose made out?

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Three of Santa’s reindeer’s names begin with the letter “D.” What are those names?

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Who spies on kids and reports back to Santa?

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Stollen is the traditional fruit cake of which country?

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Who tries to stop Christmas from coming, by stealing all things of Christmas from “the Who’s”?

Who was the star of the movie titled White Christmas?

What are Christmas trees also called?

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Who wrote, “Christmas doesn’t come from a store, maybe Christmas perhaps means a little bit more?”

Where did there arise such a clatter?

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Visions of which food danced in children’s heads as they slept in the poem “‘Twas The Night Before Christmas?”

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What name is given to small sausages wrapped in bacon, a staple at a British Christmas dinner?

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What is the name of the last ghost that visits Scrooge in A Christmas Carol?

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Which spirit is traditionally added to butter and served with Christmas pudding?

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Which type of sweet bread loaf, which originated in Milan, is traditionally eaten at Christmas in Italy and many other European countries?

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Which type of tree was the partridge sitting in, according to a well-known Christmas song?

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In the movie Elf, how does Buddy get to the North Pole?

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In “The Christmas Song,” who did the narrator see kissing Santa Claus under the mistletoe?

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In the movie A Christmas Story, what was the name of the neighbors whose dog ate the Christmas turkey?

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What was the first company that used Santa Claus in advertising?

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What’s the name of the main villain in The Nightmare Before Christmas?

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What popular Christmas song was actually written for Thanksgiving?

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In the movie Elf, what was the first rule of The Code of Elves?

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When was the first Christmas card sent? Who designed it?

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In the 1964 movie Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer, what was the name of Rudolph’s elf friend?

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In the song “Winter Wonderland,” what do we call the snowman?

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How many reindeer drive Santa Claus’ sleigh (counting Rudolph)?

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Which of these was not a gift given by the ‘Wise Men’ to Baby Jesus – gold, silver, myrrh, or frankincense?

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After leaving Bethlehem, to which country did Joseph, Mary, and Jesus travel?

1. Yule-Tree. 2. On the lawn, 3. He hides in Santa’s sack, 4. Mommy, 5. Coca-Cola, 6. “Jingle Bells”, 7. Hermey, 8. Clarence Odbody, 9. A button, 10. Dancer, Dasher, and Donner, 11. Dr. Seuss, 12. Sugar plums, 13. The Ghost of Christmas Yet To Come, 14. The Bumpuses, 15. Oogie Boogie, 16. Treat every day like Christmas, 17. Parson Brown, 18. The Grinch, 19. Bing Crosby, 20. Elf on a Shelf, 21. Germany, 22. Pigs in blankets, 23. Brandy, 24. Panettone ( a type of sweet bread), 25.

Pear, 26. The first Christmas card was sent in 1843 and was designed by John Horsley., 27. Nine, 28. Silver, 29.

The color white symbolizes the purity of Jesus, and the color red symbolizes the blood that Jesus shed for us., 30. Egypt

And she shall bring forth a son, and thou shalt call his name Jesus: for he shall save his people from their sins.

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Why are Christmas candy canes red and white in color?

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2. The first reference to Christmas trees found in print appeared in Germany in 1531 and Christmas tree lights first bgean to be mass produced in 1890.

3. The song “Jingle Bells” was originally written as a song for Thanksgiving but it became one of the most popular Christmas songs.

4. Xmas is not a short form of Christmas with the intent of removing “Christ” from Christmas. On the contrary, in Greek ‘X’ means Christ, which is where Xmas comes from.

5. The choice of December 25 as Christmas day was made by Pope Julius I in the fourth century AD. This date was chosen because it coincided with the pagan rituals of Winter Solstice, the shortest day of the year and the beginning of lengthening days. The intention was to replace the pagan celebration with a Christian one.

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STAR GUIDE AQUARIUS: Anything can happen as the week begins! You’re positively electric on Monday, coursing with ideas and imagination. Splash out artistically -- and don’t be surprised if your experiments lead to big discoveries. Starting on Tuesday and on through Thursday morning, excitement won’t come so easily. But don’t fret -- you’re never at a loss for a crazy plan, and you can keep yourself (and your friends) entertained with just a little effort. From Thursday afternoon through Saturday, creativity could turn into romance, as a seemingly innocent intellectual connection leads to something more.

GEMINI: Start the week off smart: with some good advice from good friends. On Monday, you’ll have the clear, charismatic communication skills to chat up anybody -- but conversations with friends and those close to you will give you the most insight. You’ll need that guidance going into Tuesday and Wednesday (and even Thursday morning), as you’re faced with unusual obstacles and unclear expectations. From Thursday afternoon through Saturday, everything blocking your way will vanish. You’ll have extraordinary energy and the kind of fun, flirtatious attitude that will liven up any room.

PISCES: Show some caution as the week begins. Things might not be what they seem on Monday, and you might need to solve a puzzle or two to get to the bottom of things. On Tuesday and Wednesday (and Thursday morning), you’ll be speaking the language of love, in poetry, love letters, or maybe even just romantic text messages. Expect positive (if not equally amorous and articulate) replies. From Thursday afternoon through Saturday, you might start to feel overwhelmed and confused.

CANCER: Think before you act as the week begins. You’ll be tempted to fly off the handle on Monday, but a more measured approach is in order. On Tuesday and Wednesday (and on through Thursday morning), that mental and emotional haste will be a big benefit, as your quick wit and crazy ideas win you applause and admiration. Expect to be the life of the party. From Thursday afternoon through Saturday night, you might feel overwhelmed by pesky details, but don’t let them get you down.

ARIES: Blast out of the starting gates as the week begins! You can use a superhuman burst of speed and spontaneity to get ahead on Monday -- especially if ‘getting ahead’ means meeting new people and trying new things.

On Tuesday and Wednesday and into the first half of Thursday, you’ll find obstacles blocking your progress. You can still persevere -- you just need to work a little harder (and put your charms to good use). From the latter part of Thursday on through to Saturday, talk up a storm. Get your ideas and arguments across any way you can -- over email, on the phone or in person.

LEO: Ready for a fun Monday? You can make a good time out of almost any situation as the week begins -- so don’t be bashful about getting others in on the game. Tuesday and Wednesday (and Thursday morning too) should take a decidedly more serious slant, as your attention turns to your reputation (your career? your ego?). In any case, it’s a good time to show off and collect deserved praise. From Thursday afternoon through Saturday, friends will look to you to lead the way on some collective effort, whether for work or just for fun. (Which makes sense for a natural leader like you, right?)

TAURUS: Feeling strangely rushed? As the week begins, you’ll be unusually antsy -- but if you don’t want to blow your budget (literally or metaphorically), you’ll need to resist those impulses on Monday. On Tuesday, Wednesday and early Thursday, you’ll get back into your groove and all your best qualities -- especially your persistence and wise practicality -- will be magnified. Count on others to notice (and be impressed). From Thursday afternoon through Saturday, you’ll feel that urge to rush return, but this time you’ll have communication skills to talk your way through your impulsiveness.

VIRGO: Expect your week to get off to a decisive start! You’ll be filled with conviction and a sense of purpose on Monday, and you’ll know exactly what to do. (Your only real danger is accidentally running over a friend or coworker in the process.) Starting on Tuesday on through to Thursday morning, you’ll shift into a more philosophical mode, as you seek out other similarly soul-seeking people to bat around big ideas and try to tune into the big picture. From Thursday afternoon through Saturday, expect a return to life’s finer, more pragmatic details.

LIBRA: It’s all about compromise as the week begins, so be careful and cautious in your one-on-one relationships on Monday. Whatever you bring to the table (positive or negative) will be multiplied and returned. On Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday morning, your natural diplomacy will shine. Others will look to you to give advice and settle disputes -- and don’t be surprised if they’re impressed (and even attracted to you) in the process. you’ll be eager to talk about new things with new people.

SCORPIO: Try to pitch in and help out as the week begins. Others will look to you for assistance on Monday, and you’ll feel a strong emotional pull to do the right thing. Starting on Tuesday and into Thursday morning, you’ll need to strike a balance in your relationships. Flexibility and compromise are key, but just make sure you don’t wimp out and give up too much (not that someone with your fiery feelings is likely to, of course).

SAGITTARIUS: Begin your week with an energetic flourish!

You’re full of verve and vitality on Monday, and you can accomplish almost anything -- at work, at home or in your love life. Starting on Tuesday and into Thursday morning, your communication skills are without equal -you can get your point across clearly and persuasively, and no argument is too subtle or complex. On Thursday afternoon and on into Saturday, you’ll want to daydream and philosophize, but you’ll have a hard time getting in deep.

CAPRICORN: Don’t let your worries get the better of you as this week begins. You’ll get through this rough patch soon enough, and you can handle any troubles you face on Monday. On Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday morning, everything will get much easier. You’ll be free with your feelings and fast with ideas -- and others won’t hesitate to let you know how much you’re appreciated. On Thursday afternoon and on through Saturday, you’ll need to avoid flighty people and cut to the chase if you want to get things done.

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CYCLONE AND STORM SEASON

Looking out for others

PETER MCCULLAGH WHEN making your preparations it is a good opportunity to get to know your neighbours and help them get prepared too.

Think about people in your neighbourhood that are older and disabled or may have medical conditions that may need your help to be prepared.

Work together with your neighbours to get to know them and make your location as safe as possible and get everyone prepared.

You may develop a list of

things that need to be done in your neighbourhood immediately prior to an event to ensure they are done.

Ask your neighbours if they need assistance in shopping – stocking up for the emergency.

Remember the hustle and bustle of the emergency shop may be too much for your more elderly neighbours and opportunity to have someone assist could be a welcome relief.

Be mindful that social isolation is an important issue with the elderly and disabled.

This social isolation can lead

to reluctance to ask for assistance and a feeling of self-reliance.

Share the tasks around, so the burden does not rest with only one person, this could build a strong and caring neighbour group.

Perhaps make a list of the various services your neighbour could provide like doctors, electricians plumbers, builders and any other special skills that may be of use following an events.

Neighbours may even decide to provide vulnerable members of the community a place in their home to shel-

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Take the opportunity to get to know your neighbours, their names and phone contacts. Be sure to speak to them and keep them updated as to what is happening in the lead up to an event, but be sure not to create panic and stress amongst your neighbours.

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Volunteers helping with tree planting at Huntley Crescent Redlynch Valley Estate earlier this year.

The Treeforce was strong in 2020

STELLA MARTIN DESPITE COVID-1 placing restrictions on activities, Treeforce volunteers managed to plant 3610 trees around Cairns this year.

More than 20 Treeforce volunteers gathered on the last Sunday morning of November for a final tree planting activity in what has been a strange year.

‘Treeforce’ stands for Trees For the Cairns Environment. Since it was founded in 1992, members of this notfor-profit community group have planted countless thousands of locally native trees around the Cairns region, many of them in the Freshwater Creek catchment.

Activities during recent years have focussed on the Radjirr Radjirr site, behind St Andrew’s Catholic College in Redlynch, and in Brinsmead, along Goomboora bike path, downstream of Goomboora Park, and to the highway.

Recent Cairns Regional

Council works on the Goomboora and Glenoma bike paths have linked Council and Treeforce revegetation projects for the community to access and enjoy.

This year started further up the Redlynch valley with a planting, supported by Cairns Regional Council, at Gamburra Drive. That was before Covid-19 halted activities.

After about six weeks, a limited number of socially-distanced committee members ventured out to Radjirr Radjirr to remove vines. Most were balsam pear (Momordica charantia), which can smother the younger, smaller trees.

A highlight of this activity was admiring the young forest that had grown up in an area which, only two years previously, had been dominated by guinea grass.

As restrictions eased, more volunteers joined the ‘de-vining’ activities before moving to Huntley Crescent, Redlynch, to complete an-

other Cairns Regional Council-supported planting.

In total, 2295 young trees are now flourishing at Gamburra Drive, Huntley Crescent and Rice’s Gully.

Planting, however, is just the start. The little seedlings require attention in the form of watering and weed control for the first couple of years before they are mature enough to fend for themselves, so much effort is expended on this important work.

In normal years, Treeforce hosts occasional groups of overseas students for plantings, works with children from local schools and participates in Clean Up the North rubbish collection.

It has recently expanded its role further to include a variety of Citizen Science projects, having received grants from the Australian Government’s Communities Environment Program and the Queensland Department of Environment and Science’s

Queensland Citizen Science Grant.

So far volunteers have been introduced to techniques for conducting vegetation surveys and have been learning more about electric ants.

The coming year will see an expansion of these projects, allowing members to be involved in a number of studies such as water quality assessment and plant and animal surveys – as well as planting more trees.

Next year is shaping up to be an exciting year for Treeforce. After the end-of-year break, regular Sunday morning activities will resume.

New (and returning) volunteers are very welcome.

Further information: www. treeforce.org.au, www.facebook.com/treeforcecairns or contact Lisa, Treeforce coordinator, at info@treeforce. org.au or 0435 016 906.

Stella Martin is secretary of Treeforce.

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Innisfail Writer Launches Her First Book INNISFAIL writer Barbara Bufi launched her first book on Monday December 21 December, at the Innisfail RSL. Ms Bufi is described as ‘legendary’ among writer circles in North Queensland.

She has won over 28 writing competitions, and her work has been published 34 times; but she is about is to have her first book published at 84 years young.

Writing friends at LicualaWinq (Licuala – Writers Innisfail North Queensland) have appreciated listening to Barbara read her work at monthly meetings.

So much so, they enlisted the assistance of Itchy Emu Publishing to collect Barbara’s work and publish it in one volume. ‘Bits and Pieces from a Wordologist’ is the title.

Readers of Barbara’s poems, short stories, and articles find themselves laughing and crying. They are taken on a journey through memories and imagination.

Her words effuse the lifestyle of Tropical Far North

Queensland. The beauty versus the struggles of daily life, cyclones, snakes, and rainbows. Family plays a big part in Barbara’s stories.

Many poems reflect soldiers and their families during times of conflict.

In 2009 during the Q150 Celebrations Barbara penned a haiku that was chosen to be dug into the sand and photographed from the air for a ‘Floating Words’ written art installation on Mission Beach.

This photograph now acts as the cover of ‘Bits and Pieces from a Wordologist.’

Teachers of local history and poetry writing will find Barbara’s useful in the classroom.

The book retails at $15 and is available at Larson’s News Innisfail, at www.licualawinqwriters.com or by contacting Jacque Duffy on 0427484405, or writing to Itchy Emu Publishing at PO Box 2074, Innisfail 4860.

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Cowboys High Performance Centre on track THE New Year will bring with it the completion of another jewel in the crown of Townsville with the North Queensland Cowboys Community, Training and High-Performance Centre just weeks away from handover.

Inspecting the site today as the project nears completion, Sport Minister Stirling Hinchliffe said the Palaszczuk Government invested $5 million in the project creating 213 full time jobs during construction.

“This three-storey facility, located next to Queensland Country Bank stadium, will include high performance training facilities, office space for staff and allied health professionals, the James Cook University Sport and Exercise Science unit, plus a full length training field,” said Mr Hinchliffe.

“It is fantastic to see this project move from vision to reality and with the next NRL season on the horizon, 2021 will be a big year for the Cowboys.

“Having access to worldclass facilities like these will not only benefit high-performance athletes based in Townsville, but those travelling intra-state, nationally and from around the globe, post COVID.

“It’s yet another drawcard for Townsville with the city growing its sport and tourism industries.

“The centre creates opportunities for those chasing a career in high performance away from the field, with plans for specialist under-graduate learning and future research collaborations with JCU.” Mr Jeff Reibel, Chief Executive Officer for the North Queensland Cowboys said the support of the Queensland Government was vital to ensure the success of this project.

“It goes without saying that we are grateful for the financial contribution of the state government to the development of this facility and their commitment to this project.

“The real hard work begins once doors open and we’re ready to start delivering on outcomes for our players, the community and stakeholders alike.”

Mr Hinchliffe said the project is on target to reach practical completion in January 2021.

“The facility has been developed with Townsville residents in mind and seeing benefits reach further than elite athletes by generating jobs and economic growth

EDGE HILL MEMORIAL BOWLS CLUB LADIES Social Bowls: Ladies Consistency Singles games played on Monday December 14,saw Elaine Whitehead defeat Cornelia Smith 101-79. Games played on Wednesday December 15, saw Elaine continue her form to defeat Karina Homer 25-2.

Match completed in 17 ends but with only one shot scored on 11 ends it was quite a close affair. Consistency Singles final played on Sunday December 20 saw Jill Alexander defeat Elaine Whitehead 102-98 on a hot afternoon in a hard-fought Final. The Ladies will resume Mixed Social Bowls in the New Year on January 14, 2021.

Any ladies who wish to play pennants this year that do not get a game with their

own club should contact Jill Alexander or Jeannie Wild at the club for consideration of selection.

Men’s Mixed Social Bowls: Tuesday December 15, winners were Monica Steel and Mac Smith.

R/U: Alan Vernal and Kim Mitchell. L/C: Lars Wollin and Bruce Moseley. Tuesday Night Bowls winners were George, Alan and Jenny.

Runner up: Andrew, Peter and Mucka. Wednesday December 16, night bowls were cancelled due to the green being fully booked out for BFB for Christmas functions.

Mixed Social Bowls were played on Saturday December 19, and winners were John Parker and Kim Mitchell.

Saturday Jackpot now stands

at $382. Saturday Social Bowls will not be played as next Saturday December is Boxing Day and the Club will be closed. Social bowls will continue Tuesday (Day and Night) Wednesday night with Saturday afternoon bowls to resume after the New Year.

Edge Hill Club Championship Games. The 2021 Draw for A and B Singles is on the notice board. If you wish to play Pairs, Triples or Fours nomination forms will close soon. Get you team entered now. To play social bowls at Edge Hill this week put your name on the lists available behind the bar for a game.

Contact the Club on 4053 1036, Ray Webster 0402 182 230, Gary Victor (GOV) 0407 962 860 for assistance.

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SPORTS RESULTS

ATHERTON GOLF Wednesday Sporters December 16.

13 hole Stableford won by Peter Hilder 29 pts.

Runner-up Jenko 28 pts on countback from Kev Shaw. 4 other players on 28 pts.

NTPs 3 & 11 Jenko, 18 Curly.

Least putts 2 on 21. 4 ball jackpot next Wednesday.

Next Wednesday 13 hole Stableford 6-18.

2021 season starts on January 6.

Thursday 17/12/20 we had our break up day, sponsored by Patsy McMahon and Marea Mead, 2 ball ambrose.

Winning team was Robin Beck and Lorraine Doolan 67 nett and runner-up went to Kerry Williamson and Shelley Broadley 69 nett. Pin shots went to 3 Cheryl Piccone, 9 Heather Beaven, 11 Kerry Williamson and 18 Gaye Steventon.

Saturday’s Turner Shield sponsored by Barry Clough Auto Repairs, was won by Kerry Williamson with 39 pts, runner-up was Sandra Watson 37 pts and 3rd Debbie Peressini 36 pts. Pin shots went to 3 Lyn Morrison, 9 Patsy McMahon, 11 Sandra Watson and 18 Lyn Morrison. Saturday next, Boxing Day Medley .

Men’s winner Darren Morey 40 pts, runner-up went to Mitchell Vermeer 38 pts and 3rd went to Brian Brown 37 pts. Pin shots went to 3 C Veitch, 9 B Brown, 11 R Stoward and 18 C Larkin.

Sunday 20/12/20 medley stableford was won by D Morrison 39 pts on a countback to J Dunne and 3rd went to S Broadley 38 pts. Birdie jackpot of $50, went to J Dyer on 18. The Atherton Golf Club, would like to wish you all a Merry Christmas and all the very best for 2021.

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THUMBS UP TO THE SAINTS THE Saints will head north once again, striking a deal with the AFL, Tourism and Events Queensland, Tourism Tropical North Queensland and the Cairns Regional Council to host a home game in Cairns in 2021.

The club will the return to the State it called home this year to play in front of its growing Queensland supporter base.

“We reflect fondly on our time in Queensland and like the whole competition, we owe a debt of gratitude to the Queensland Government for their assistance throughout the 2020 season,” Saints CEO Matt Finnis said.

“We’re thrilled to be able to

partner with Tourism Tropical North Queensland, Tourism and Events Queensland and the Cairns Regional Council to extend our reach in the Sunshine State, while also playing our part in directing much needed funds into the local businesses of Cairns and surrounding areas.

“Tourism all over the world has been impacted this year and we hope this visit will not only see a great game of footy played, but also generate a festival atmosphere within the region.

“We can’t wait to make the trip and we hope to see plenty of Saints fans taking the opportunity to chase not only a win, but some winter sun as

well.”

Tourism Minister Stirling Hinchliffe said it would be great to welcome the AFL back to Cairns in 2021, following such a successful run of games at Cazaly Stadium this year.

“Queensland became the unofficial home of the AFL in 2020, hosting 80 games in total, including four in Cairns and the historic twilight Grand Final at The Gabba, and we’re thrilled to be able to continue that relationship,” Mr Hinchliffe said.

“This match has been secured for Cairns through the North Queensland Events Recovery Package, ensuring we can support local jobs and

the region’s COVID-19 economic recovery.

“When the Saints come marching north, we want their loyal fan base to come marching with them to enjoy a tropical holiday in the pristine surrounds of the Cairns and the Great Barrier Reef region.”

The Cairns match will replace the home fixture the Saints played in Shanghai in 2019, which was subsequently cancelled for 2020 and 2021 due to COVID-19. It will be scheduled immediately prior to the club’s mid-season bye.

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