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MARCH 25, 2022

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Bleaching devastation on our Reef exposes government’s climate inaction THE Great Barrier Reeef Marine Park Authority announced on March 18 news of a widespread but variable bleaching event unfolding in multiple regions on the Great Barrier Reef.

The Australian Marine Conservation Society said it is devastating and shows the Morrison government’s woeful efforts on climate action are failing our Reef.

The bleaching has affected several regions, ranging from minor to severe; so far, the most heavily impacted reefs are in the Townsville region.

AMCS Great Barrier Reef campaign manager Dr Lissa Schindler said that while not yet officially declared a mass bleaching event, this is still disastrous news for the Reef, the marine life and communities that rely on its health.

“What is most concerning is that this widespread bleaching is happening during a La Nina weather event, normally characterised by rain and cloud cover on the east coast of Australia often helping to cool waters,” Ms Schindler said.

“It shows the consistent pressure our Reef is now under from global heating.

“A healthy reef can recover from coral bleaching, but it needs time.

“More frequent marine heatwaves primarily driven by coal and gas burning means it is not getting this time.”

The terrible news of widespread bleaching came just days before the UNESCO/ IUCN Reef Monitoring Mission arrived in Australia to assess the Australian and Queensland government’s protection of the Reef for the World Heritage Committee.

“The Morrison government needs to get the mission out for an aerial survey in a helicopter to view the most severely impacted areas, particularly in the central areas of the marine park in the waters off Townsville,” Dr Schindler said.

“The mission delegates need to witness the severity and widespread nature of this devastating event, and while out there, the Morrison government should explain to the mission why they continue to approve and cut red tape for fossil fuel projects.

“Global heating is the single biggest

threat to the future of our Reef.

“There is still hope if we act now to reduce emissions, so we hold global temperature rises to 1.5 degrees - a crucial threshold for coral reefs.

“By divesting from coal, decarbonising the economy and making Australia a renewable energy superpower, we can reduce emissions while creating good-paying jobs.

“As Reef custodians, the Morrison government should also be leading the charge to an earlier net-zero target and taking the world with it.

“Instead, they have not increased their emissions reduction ambitions in this crucial decade.”

Dr Schindler said the Morrison government’s inaction on climate was risking the World Heritage status of the Reef, as well as the future of the Reef itself.

“Last year, the World Heritage Committee urged the

Morrison government to take ‘accelerated action at all possible levels’ to address the threat from climate change. But this has yet to be demonstrated,” she said.

“Just days ago, the Morrison government reiterated its support for damaging fossil fuel projects by announcing certain developments, like mining, may be able to bypass federal environment approvals in 10 yet unnamed regions.

“At this stage and considering the timing of the Mission’s presence in Australia with this devastating bleaching event, it is hard to see how UNESCO would not recommend the Reef be listed on the World Heritage In Danger list again this year.”

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By Isabella Guzman Gonzalez THIS Tuesday, TAFE held a series of events in a Harmony Day celebration for students and staff on its Cairns campus to showcase all cultural backgrounds and how those differences should bring us all closer.

Australia commemorates Harmony Week to celebrate the country’s cultural diversity and challenge ourselves to become a more inclusive and respectful nation that makes everyone feel like they belong.

The theme of Harmony Day resonates especially with TAFE, which has become an academic institution that prides itself in being a multicultural hub for immigrant and refugee students.

The event had morning tea, musical performances, and a student-led fashion parade of traditional outfits. Everyone was encouraged to participate and share a piece of their own culture.

Vietnamese student Ha Nguyen said it was a happy occasion to celebrate her culture at TAFE. “It’s wonderful; for me, Harmony Day is a day of peace,” Ms Nguyen said.

“It’s a day where we’re all together, a day where we are kind to each other that’s why I enjoy this day so much.”

For Ms Nguyen, it was inspiring to be sharing Vietnamese culture with her classmates and wearing a traditional Ao Dai. “This is a traditional Vietnamese dress, and the

symbol on my dress is a traditional house called long house, which was so big that the whole village would live there as a family,” she said.

“I would like people to know that our culture is very kind and respectful; our code of conduct wants to teach everyone how to be better people.”

English course student Shumin Zhang from China said Harmony Day was meaningful for mature age students like herself.

“For other Chinese older students, it’s really special to hear Chinese traditional songs and practice together; it feels like home,” Ms Zhang said.

“I’m proud of my culture, my country, and today I can be with my class and people from other cultures and share on Harmony Day.” Ms Zhang wore a traditional Qipao from Shanghai to represent the beauty of Chinese women.

“This is a very traditional dress, it’s made of silk, with a very cinched body line, and it represents the personality of Chinese women,” she said.

“I’d really like people to know that we (Chinese culture) are fearless, very friendly, peaceful and hardworking, and we love sharing our culture with others.”

TAFE Queensland Business Manager, General Education North Region Donna Spencer said Harmony Day was a meaningful day for everyone on campus.

“Harmony Day for us is about celebrating everything

we have in common living here in Cairns and celebrating all of our cultural differences,” Ms Spencer said.

“And in the programs that we run here, we have so many different cultures in the students that we look after but also in our teachers.

“It’s one of those days where we can all work together and make everyone feel like they belong.”

Ms Spencer said both cultural and academic backgrounds mix to celebrate inclusivity.

“We have refugees and people who don’t speak English but have very high qualifications in their home country, and it’s beautiful to have those academic and cultural sides together,” she said.

“Today there’s been a fashion show, cultural dancing and in preparation, they made orange lanterns, which is the colour of Harmony Week, and flags.

“They also learned the vocabulary that fits around Harmony Week to help their English progression.”

Ms Zhang said she is grateful that TAFE opens spaces like Harmony Day where all cultures are visible and celebrated.

“This is important, especially now with everything that’s happening in the world; I think we need to be together as one to get through all the difficulties,” she said.

“It doesn’t matter where you come from or your skin colour; we are one.”

CCORDING to a new study conducted by Cairns Hospital and the Kirby Institute at UNSW Sydney, snake, dog, and cat bites were responsible for most hospitalisations for animal bites in tropical north Queensland.

The study examined more than 1,700 patients admitted to Cairns Hospital after an animal bite, sting or other related injuries.

Infectious Diseases Registrar at the Princess Alexandra Hospital and the study’s first author, Dr John Vardanega, said around half of all Australians will be bitten by an animal during their lifetime, and these bites can get infected.

In Far North Queensland, infections may be caused by unusual tropical pathogens, which first-line antibiotics may not treat.

“An added complication is that in tropical Australia, many bites occur hundreds of kilometres from medical care,” Dr Vardanega said.

“If we don’t get onto infections early, patients might lose a limb, or worse.”

Researchers found that many animals were responsible for the hospitalisations, including snakes, sharks, crocodiles, bats, dingoes and even wallabies.

Bites from domesticated animals like dogs and cats were also common.

Young men were overrepresented in the cohort, which Dr Vardanega said could be

explained by occupational exposure and a tendency for riskier behaviour.

All the crocodile bites occurred in men, while women were over three times more likely to be bitten by cats.

Senior Research Associate at the Kirby Institute, and an infectious disease physician at Cairns Hospital, Dr Josh Hanson, said there were two broad categories of patients.

“The first group were people who had been bitten by a potentially venomous animal - such as a snake – or whose encounter had resulted in significant trauma,” Dr Hanson said.

“Over 96% of these patients came to the hospital within eight hours of the encounter. Most of these people didn’t need antibiotics, and very few developed a wound infection.

“The second group were people who presented over 24 hours after their encounter. Over 85% of these people had or subsequently developed a wound infection.

“These patients also had a higher chance of death, ICU admission, amputation and other complications.”

Dr Hanson says that, surprisingly, cat bites were the most likely to become infected.

“Victims often saw the wounds as trivial, and almost 75% of cat bites presented more than 24 hours after the injury, by which time infection was often established,” he said.

Clinicians only identified 12

cases in which antibiotics recommended in national guidelines did not kill the isolated bacteria.

None of these cases had severe complications.

All three deaths in the study resulted from snake envenomation, while most other serious complications were linked to major tissue trauma.

“Our data suggests that antibiotics have a limited role in preventing serious complications from animal bites. The key to good outcomes is to present early for a medical review,” Dr Vardanega said.

Fellow researcher and Cairns Hospital infectious disease physician Dr Simon Smith said there were simple steps to reduce the chances of ending up in a hospital bed.

“If you encounter a snake in the wild or your backyard, give it a wide berth, and let it go its way,” Dr Smith said.

“If you are concerned that it’s not moving on, please contact a local snake catcher or the Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service.

“If you are going for a dip at the beach, please follow the advice of Surf Life Savers and swim inside a marine stinger enclosure or wear a full-body lycra stinger suit.

“And be aware that no waterway in northern Queensland can ever be considered crocodilefree, so always be crocwise in croc territory.

“And if you do get bitten, get medical care immediately.”

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Still no water funding commitment for Cairns

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MAYOR Bob Manning expressed his disappointment that while Cairns water funding needs remain unresolved, hundreds of millions of dollars are being poured into water projects in other parts of Queensland.

“I read on Wednesday that the Federal Government will be committing $483 million to the Urannah Dam Project in Central Queensland,” Cr Manning said.

“This is just the latest in a series of recent water funding commitments the Queensland and Federal Governments have made to other regions.

“It comes following a $1.2 billion for Paradise Dam in the Wide-Bay-Burnett, $420 million for the Haughton Pipelines in Townsville and $367 million for the Rookwood Weir in Central Queensland.

“We don’t begrudge those regions that investment, but why are the water funding needs of the Cairns community continu-

ally overlooked when our need is well established, and our ask is a fraction of the commitments made elsewhere?

“Let’s not forget that without action, Cairns faces the real possibility of a drinking water shortfall by the middle of this decade.”

Cr Manning also pointed to a report from Infrastructure Australia, which highlighted the lack of investment for water security in the Far North.

“Yesterday, we had Infrastructure Australia, the nation’s independent infrastructure adviser, releasing a report highlighting water security as a key infrastructure gap in the Cairns and Tropical North region,” Cr Manning said.

“Well, that should come as a surprise to no one.

“When the Federal Government launched its Northern Australia white paper in 2015, investment in water infrastructure in the north was flagged as a key priority.

“Nullinga Dam was identified as the project that would ‘...secure Cairns’ long-term future (water) supply needs.’

“That project is not proceeding, and seven years later, our water security problem remains unresolved.

“In 2019, when then Natural Resources Minister Dr Anthony Lynham announced the Queensland Government would not be proceeding with Nullinga Dam, he said: ‘The State Government will pursue other water supply options to support development and jobs...’

“My question for the Queensland Government is what are those other options for Cairns if it’s not our project?

“How many strategies, reports, business cases, policy agendas highlighting Cairns’ water problem need to be produced before someone does the one thing required – and that’s to step up and fund our water project.”

INDINGS from new research have shown support for a Pilot of a full scope for health care services in community pharmacies, with more than three-quarters of surveyed Queenslanders favouring the Pilot.

The research, commissioned by The Pharmacy Guild of Australia, Queensland Branch, and carried out by independent research firm Insightfully, revealed the support in North Queensland is even more substantial, where almost 80% of respondents are in favour of the proposed Pilot.

The Pharmacy Guild of Australia, Queensland Branch President, Chris Owen, said support for the proposed Full Scope of Practice Pilot had been mounting for years.

“The need for community pharmacists to work towards their full scope of practice is well understood in the community,” Mr Owen said.

“The Pilot will be a step towards bringing Queensland in line with countries like Canada, New Zealand, England and Wales that allow pharmacists to practice to their full scope.

“A clear outcome from the research is that North Queenslanders demand better

access to primary health care services,” he said.

“They see community pharmacy as a critical part of the solution.”

The low-risk North Queensland Full Scope of Practice Pilot will see community pharmacists able to treat and advise patients for common health conditions, such as pain management, ear, nose and throat conditions, and uncomplicated urinary tract infections.

“To participate in the Pilot, pharmacists would first have to undertake further university postgraduate study, supervised for 12-16 months,” Mr Owen said.

“North Queensland patients have been telling us that their healthcare services aren’t enough.

“This research proves they were right.”

“When participants were told of the limited nature of the health conditions of the Pilot and the additional postgraduate study required, support grew to 80% state-wide.

“Support for the Pilot was strongest amongst those with dependants (80%) and amongst those with chronic diseases and conditions (79%).”

Mr Owen said community

pharmacy is uniquely placed to cater to patient care needs and to take the strain off hospital emergency departments.

“According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS), community pharmacies are the most frequently accessed and most accessible primary health care destination,” Mr Owen said.

“On average, every person visits a community pharmacy 18 times each year, in metropolitan, rural and remote locations.

“There are 1,215 community pharmacies in Queensland.

“234 of those are located in rural towns, remote and very remote communities, as defined by the Modified Monash Model.

“With three-quarters of Queensland respondents supporting pharmacists practising to their full scope, there is clear evidence that the Full Scope of Practice Community Pharmacy Pilot is much needed, regardless of what general practitioner (GP) lobbying groups claim.

“This is about health care access and ensuring that North Queenslanders have the best patient care – not myths and an ancient turf war,” he said.

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This is a live-in position for up to three years and includes an unfurnished, one bedroom cottage.

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Live entertainment and music for Youth Week Youth Week kicks off in Cairns on Sunday 3 April with festival vibes at Local & Vocal at the Tanks Arts Centre.

Local & Vocal is a free event from 2pm for under25s featuring games, food vans, chill-out zone, Dungeons & Dragons and a free gig featuring an impressive line-up of young local talent.

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celebration of young people aged 12 to 25.

Activities planned in Cairns include an Ultimate Games Night at the Manunda PCYC, sporting tournaments and activities, and workshops on wearable art, Minecraft, dance and more.

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Libraries holiday program The Cairns Libraries Easter school holiday program will run from 4 April to 14 April.

There are activities for all ages, including the popular White Wizard Magic Show, STEAM Explorer Stations and Dungeons & Dragons adventures.

For more details visit the library website at www.cairns.qld.gov.au/library.

Improvement works Triton Street, Palm Cove: Footbridge renewal from Monday 28 March.

McLeod St, Cairns North: Water main renewal at the intersection of Charles St. Expect temporary lane closures.

Lavis Rd, Freshwater: Bus stop improvements near Vallely St. For a full list of works see our website.

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The Federal Government CAIRNS REGIONAL allocates additional DISABILITY EXPO MAKING LIFE EASIER FOR funding for tourism FNQ

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additional funding for Tourism Tropical North Queensland and Tourism Australia proves our commitment to the tourism industry and our desire to see it bounce back,” Ms Landry said.

“Tourism operators have shown great fortitude and resilience throughout the pandemic.

This additional investment will go a long way to see regular international visitors welcome back into the North Queensland region.

“As confidence continues to grow, the Coalition Government is ensuring Australia is front and centre when international tourists consider their next destination to travel to.”

Federal Leichhardt MP Warren Entsch welcomed the additional investment.

“The $15 million for Tourism Tropical North Queensland will allow us to use our local knowledge to best promote our region to the world,” Mr Entsch said.

“Australia is the best country in the world, and Tropical North Queensland is its best part; we’re excited to be sharing it with the rest of the world again.

“Our local tourism operators are looking forward to being busy and showcasing our wonderful region to international visitors.”

To be an exhibitor or become a volunteer with RDE, contact Ms Fulwood at sharon@disabilityexposc.com.au To register for a free ticket to Cairns RDE, visit https://disabilityexposc.com.au/visit/

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like tropical North Queensland.”

To help attract more international visitors to Australia, the Morrison Government is investing: • $15 million for Tourism Tropical North Queensland to get tourists back to North Queensland and promote the Great Barrier Reef.

• $45 million for Tourism Australia (TA) to undertake additional targeted activities to get international tourists back into key regional destinations heavily impacted by the loss of international tourism, of which: • $15 million for advertising in crucial international markets to support regions most reliant on international tourists; • $25 million for direct partnership activities for TA to work with trade wholesalers, the airlines and the media to drive international demand back to key regions; and • $5 million to extend Business Events Australia’s highly successful bid fund – which has already helped win 57 events for Australia.

Assistant Minister for Regional Tourism Michelle Landry said the Australian visitor economy is ready to welcome more international travellers into the country.

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HE Morrison Government is investing an additional $60 million to bring back international visitors to the regions hardest hit by international border closures.

Prime Minister Scott Morrison said Australia remained a world-leading tourist destination because of its unique attractions, high-quality tourism operators and lifestyle.

“Our government is backing Australia’s tourism industry with a $60 million plan to bring back international visitors, especially to the regions that have been hardest hit,” Mr Morrison said.

“As the world reopens, and travellers get out and see the world again, we want to ensure Australia’s top of every mustsee-list.

“I have been listening to tourism industry operators about what they will need to rebuild their international tourist businesses, and this funding boost will deliver these needs.

“The package is about getting people on planes and getting them here. It’s about converting the strong interest in Australia to actual businesses.

“The return of our international tourism market will support hundreds of thousands of tourism jobs, strengthen our economy, and back our world-class tourism operators and the many regions reliant on international visitors,

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People with disabilities and carers in regional Queensland struggle to find the same resources and services as those living in metropolitan cities.

Many do not know about the range of local services available, meaning they travel long distances to larger cities where these services are more visible or try to manage on their own.

On Tuesday, May 17, from 9am to 4pm, Cairns will have its first Regional Disability Expo (RDE) at the Fred Moule Pavilion at Cairns Showgrounds, where people can find all services under one roof in a completely accessible event.

Founder and organiser of the RDE, Sharon Fulwood, is the mum of two children with disabilities. She has experienced first-hand the struggles of the lack of information around disability services.

“My boys are 26 and 25, so when they were younger before NDIS came along, I had to find everything myself,” Ms Fulwood said.

“You’re told – get yourself together, find out what’s available in your community, and get that sourced and funded.”

In 2018, Ms Fulwood founded and organised the first

disabilities, their families, and carers in the region.

“I was getting people from Cairns in our Townsville Expo, so if they’re struggling to find services, what’s happening to the people in the Tablelands?” she said.

“This is an opportunity to know what’s available in my region, when I need it, how I need it and then compare it.

“Choice is having more than one product or service to choose from to make sure that it’s exactly right for you so that you can live your best possible life.”

Ms Fulwood wants to encourage volunteers to join RDE and support people with disabilities in their region.

“The Expo changes lives; it gives people options they didn’t know they have and support they didn’t know were entitled to,” she said.

“I work with my family and an outside volunteer, but mostly I manage on my own, and it would be great to have more volunteers supporting the Expo.

“Even if you think you have nothing to do with disability, you can learn so much about getting involved, finding out how things work and just getting a different point of view on life.”

Regional Disability Expo where people in regional areas would have the possibility to see all the options and compare them.

Since then, she has been growing it and moving it from regional town to regional town.

“Since NDIS there are many service providers and comparing them and finding exactly what you need makes your life and your family’s so much better,” she said.

Ms Fulwood said it is vital to facilitate the process of finding proper service providers for people with disabilities and their carers.

“By the time you go through the coping with the day to day, learn new medical procedures and your grief and the rest of the family, and work; you don’t have time to fit it all in because you’re exhausted and overwhelmed,” she said.

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WATER INFRASTRUCTURE Port Douglas A CRITICAL GAP IN TROPICAL NORTH QUEENSLAND

ACCORDING to the 2022 Regional Strengths and Infrastructure Gaps report released last week, water security is a critical gap in infrastructure in the Tropical North.

Regional Development Australia (RDA) Tropical North Inc. was one of 48 Regional Development Australia committees that partnered with Infrastructure Australia to develop the report highlighting regional opportunities to prioritise investment in regional Australia.

Consultation facilitated by Infrastructure Australia found that stakeholders in the Tropical North region consider water infrastructure, transport, and energy the most significant infrastructure gaps.

The report found that water security was a pressing issue because of current and projected population growth in the North and the need to support growth in key industries such as agriculture.

RDA Tropical North CEO Sonja Johnson said Cairns faced the possibility of drinking water shortages by 2026. In addition, the ability to meet increased demand for fresh Australian food from Far North Queensland was at risk due to the lack of a long-term water implementation strategy.

“Infrastructure to provide for improved water security must go beyond increased supply and

distribution capacity to include enabling smart water infrastructure which facilitates water sensitive practices amongst key industries,” Ms Johnson said.

“The $10m Draft Detailed Business Case for the Lakeland project will be ready by May this year.

“The project will improve water access and security for the Lakeland growers while delivering greater food security for the Tropical North region and beyond.

“The freight network is also a significant economic and safety issue with an estimated $839 million in capital and maintenance expenditure needed over the next 20 years to address deficiencies in the Tropical North.

“Large-scale renewable energy initiatives have improved energy security for the region and created substantial jobs, and the report shows the Tropical North has the potential to develop as a renewable energy powerhouse.

“Renewable energy also presents an opportunity to address basic unmet energy access requirements in remote communities in Cape York and the Torres Strait,” she said.

Infrastructure Australia Chief of Policy & Research Peter Colacino said Infrastructure Australia’s 2019 Australian Infrastructure Audit identified the challenges and

opportunities in providing infrastructure and services in Regional Australia.

“It found that Regional Australia is characterised by the limited choice of infrastructure and associated services, with thin markets limiting the ability for service providers to participate,” Mr Colacino said.

“While Australia’s regions are each unique, they share many strengths.

“This report draws out of those strengths as the basis for communities to define their own identity and support increased collaboration and knowledge sharing between communities.

“We encourage all stakeholders to use this evidence base to bring solutions to local challenges

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New digital smart water meters will be installed at 900 houses in Port Douglas next week.

Douglas Shire Council has engaged meter installation company, Data Right, to fit the new equipment under the smart water program.

Smart water meters are fitted with radio transmitters that send meter readings to Council every hour.

Installation starts Monday, March 28, and will be completed by Friday, April 15. Installers will be working weekdays and weekends, starting work at 7 am and concluding at 6 pm.

The Smart Water Meter Program has been funded by the Queensland Government’s 2021-24 Works for Queensland Program.

The rollout is one of three priority water security infrastructure projects which also includes an additional extraction point in the Mossman River and water storage.

Douglas Shire Mayor Michael Kerr said the new meters would help Council identify leaks and help residents save money on wasted water.

“The new meters will link remotely to a network which will send near real-time water

usage information to our data management system,” he said.

“Council will be able to use this information to identify water leaks quicker to help us save water, while residents will save money through more accurate water billing.”

“Property owners will eventually be able to keep track of their water usage via a smartphone app, encouraging more water-saving practices within our community.”

Council plans to install smart water meters at remaining properties in Port Douglas, Craiglie, Mossman and north to Daintree Village and surrounds next financial year.

As part of its water security strategy, Council has completed a design of an additional water extraction point in the Mossman River and is currently progressing its water licence through the State Government.

A feasibility study is required to progress the 1GL water storage concept.

Based on current average water use and projected population growth, the MossmanPort Douglas communities’ water demand will reach the limit of Council’s water licence from Rex Creek by 2025-2026.

For more information about water security in Douglas Shire, please visit https://douglas.qld.gov.au/water-wastewater/water-for-the-future/

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Support North Queensland’s LGTBI+ community with the Big Project Regional Vo Partner of ice the Big Rainbow Project Nic Steepe

The Big Rainbow will be the landmark of the LGBTI+ community in the forever home of the Big Rainbow Project

By Isabella Guzman Gonzalez THE Big Rainbow Project is an initiative by Tinder Australia to raise awareness and support the LGBTI+ community in regional and rural areas; currently, they are looking for a new permanent home in a regional city like Cairns.

By setting up a new home for their landmark and operations, the Big Rainbow Project will pledge a $100,000 donation to regional organisations that support the LGBTI+ community.

Applications for the forever home of the Big Rainbow Project are open until April 20, where organisations and residents can nominate Cairns or any other FNQ town as the project’s permanent office, bringing more visibility, diversity, and inclusion to the region.

Regional Voice Partner of the Big Rainbow Project Nic Steepe said the Big Rainbow Project wants to solidify a network for LGBTI+ people in the region where they settle down.

“The Big Rainbow Project

wants to dedicate a landmark to the LGBTI+ community, which will be a symbol of diversity, inclusion and self-expression,” Mr Steepe said.

“In addition, there’ll be a new app within the Tinder feature where people can meet under the Big Rainbow, so they will be able to connect with other queer individuals across Australia.

“Tinder is also putting $100,000 towards regional and rural community organisations to put their money where it will

make the most difference.”

Mr Steepe said The Big Rainbow Project would be significant and impactful, especially for the LGBTI+ youth in regional areas looking for role models and support.

“I didn’t have any representation growing up around positive LGBTI+ role models,” he said.

“And the way that people talked about the community was in a negative light.

“I decided to move to a metropolitan area where I thought I

would find that acceptance.

“Over the years, I’ve lost the interest of moving to a metro area because people have a right to feel loved and safe regardless of where they live.

“I feel the Big Rainbow will shine a light on inclusion and the fact that people can act proudly in their true authentic selves regardless of where they live; they don’t have to move away from regional towns.”

Mr Steepe said he wants to encourage people in FNQ to nominate their towns as the for-

ever home of the Big Rainbow Project.

“Get your friends, get your family, get your colleagues to go on the website and explain what your town is doing for the LGBTI+ community and how the Big Rainbow could enhance that work, and where you want to see a glittery 14-foot rainbow in your area,” he said.

“We want your LGBTI+ community to feel included and have more visibility.”

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Bartle Frere State school c. 1928

By Maria Larkins BACK IN 1919 plantation workers from the Cameron and Bartle Frere Estates rallied to establish a local school for their children.

The nearest school, Miriwinni, was six miles away, so they formed a Building Committee to lobby the Department of Public Instruction. In April 1919, the Secretary, Mr. G. M. Reid, wrote to the DPI to argue their case: “These two Estates will send about 60,000 tons of cane to the

Babinda Mill this season. We are also in the position to accommodate (sic) a teacher. I think there will be no trouble arranging about land for a school site.”

In May the District Inspector of Schools, Mr. T. J. Fowler, visited the district and inspected the proposed sites. He also met with the children - there were 25 potential students aged from five to fifteen years.

After negotiations broke down with the owner of the

preferred site for the school, the committee sought to secure a plot of 2 acres being farmed by Mr. Peter Larson.

On November 1, 1921, the Department of Public Instruction was notified by the Public Works Department that the school at Bartle Frere was completed at a cost of £798.

The Northern Herald reported on February 8, 1922, that a “very enjoyable evening” was spent in the newly opened Bartle Frere

school in the Babinda district: “The function was very thoughtfully arranged by the ladies of Bartle Frere, for the purpose chiefly of welcoming amongst the families Miss Symonds, late of Hawkins Creek, who has been transferred to take charge of Bartle Frere school.

It is felt that good fortune has favoured the parents, in having as their initial teacher, a young lady of worth and one who is certain to win the affection of the

kiddies and best wishes go out to her in entering upon her duties.”

Miss Symonds found lodging at the home of Mrs. J. Price, which was conveniently located within half a mile of the school.

The school mistress received glowing reports from the school inspectors. Mr. K. T. Somers noted on April 28, 1922, that she was “exercising a fine moulding influence on the character of the pupils. There is an atmosphere of cheerfulness and willing ef-

fort. The pupils are very polite, orderly, and responsive.”

In 1926, F. A. Fletcher wrote: “The teacher is of a bright disposition, and she is apparently held in high regard by her pupils.”

Bartle Frere State School centenary celebrations will be held at the school, 29 Price Road, Bartle Frere from 1pm.

Sources: TROVE newspapers, Bartle Frere School Archives.

Mural to celebrate a century

By Maria Larkins

STUDENTS AND KODA the Support Dog all took part in the creation of a magnificent mural at Bartle Frere State School recently.

The mural which is part of the school’s upcoming centenary celebrations, features an array of native flora and fauna as well as a beautiful portrait of Koda.

It also references to the school’s scenic location: Mount Bartle Frere, Josephine Falls, and the surrounding cane fields.

Art by Lavinia created the mural with support from students during the design and also in painting various elements of the work. The mural adorns the rear of the B Block building of the school.

In addition to the mural, main-

tenance staff and contractors have been busy undertaking improvement works in preparation for the centenary. The main school building has been repainted, the multi-purpose sports court has been resurfaced and upgraded, and a new school sign has been erected.

The centenary event will include tours of the historic school guided by student leaders, and the draw of

a Monster Raffle with prizes from Babinda Kayaking, Cairns Museum, Hartley’s Crocodile Adventures, Cairns Aquarium, Paronella Park, Mamu Tropical Skywalk, Trinity Petroleum, and Cairns Kart Hire.

The centenary celebration will be held at the school, 29 Price Street, Bartle Frere from 1pm on Saturday April 30, 2022

Koda, the labradoodle, is happy with his portrait.

Students and koda the Support Dog all took part in the creation of a magnificent mural at Bartle Frere State School recently.

The Bartle Frere State School centenary mural.

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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Smart Water Meter rollout resumes

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Send a text to the Editor 0438 195 408 Cairns mums are crying out for more indoor play spaces for toddlers. Apart from a couple of shopping centre playgrounds there is nowhere suitable for smaller kids to burn off the endless energy with the long, hot summer months and constant rainy weather.

Muddy’s is great in good weather; the Children’s Museum is excellent (when open), but we need more safe play spaces for under 2’s. I’d be happy with a few cafes with awesome play areas but it’s slim pickings I’m afraid.

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Funding to help erosion protection at Russell Heads

Council has committed up to $125,000 over the next five years to help with erosion protection at Russell Heads.

The funds will allow the Russell Heads Progress Association (RHPA) to undertake works, including the filling and replacement of disintegrated groyne bags, as well as the mechanical maintenance of a sand pump, to mitigate ongoing erosion at the remote site.

Council has contributed $100,000 to date for erosion protection works carried out by the RHPA.

OUNCIL will resume the rollout of smart water meters (SWM) from July, with more than 50,000 gauges to be installed throughout Cairns by mid-2025.

Phase 1 of Council’s Smart Water Meters project was completed at the end of 2019, with the installation of 697 SWM in Palm Cove and the development of approximately 50% of the associated communications network.

Phase 2 of the project was initially scheduled to start shortly after but was paused as part of Council’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

As part of Council’s ongoing water management, Phase 2 of the project will start in July with the installation of 5,000 SWM in the 2022-23 financial year. Council has allocated more than $15 million in its draft capital works program to complete the rollout of over 50,000 SWM over the next three years.

A SMW is a digital device that measures, in real time, the amount of water in use and transmits the data to Council for processing.

They can help save water by early leak detection and identifying patterns in water usage.

Since the smart meters were installed at Palm Cove, Council estimates about 10 megalitres of water have been saved.

Over the past 15 years, Cairns residents have supported Council’s water-saving initiatives with nearly a 40% reduction in water usage per person.

This latest $15 million investment demonstrates Council’s commitment to water conservation and helping our residents monitor and manage their use of this precious commodity.

While demand management initiatives like the Smart Water Meters project remain essential, investment is still needed in new water capacity.

Council is calling on the State and Federal Governments to invest in the water needs of the Cairns community by contributing $107.5 million each to the Cairns Water Security – Stage 1 project.

Push to revive international education sector STUDY Cairns will embark on a $167,000 program to revive the Cairns international education and training sector following a two-year dormancy due to COVID-19.

Council has endorsed $50,000 in funding to support the program, which will include advertising in international media, production of promotional materials, online portals and inbound famils for international education and training agents.

The international education and training sector was esti-

mated to have contributed $121 million to the Cairns economy prior to COVID-19 pandemic.

As a key contributor to the economy, the funding agreement acknowledges Council understanding that support is required for the sector to reach pre-COVID levels, both in terms of student numbers and economic activity.

This latest funding commitment complements core Council funding of $50,000 provided to Study Cairns in July 2021.

Trending towards recovery UNEMPLOYMENT rates in Cairns have continued to fall, Jobseeker recipients have decreased and passenger movements at Cairns Airport are on the up. The latest data from the Cairns Economic Dashboard, tabled at Council on wednesday, revealed that the unemployment rate for the Cairns Local Government Area (LGA) fell from 5.5% in the June quarter to 4.9% in the September quarter 2021.

The unemployment rate for the broader Cairns SA4 region was at 4.8% in January 2022, compared with 6.1% one year ago. Monthly Jobseeker recipients have decreased

slightly from December 2021 (9,418) to January 2022 (8,960).

In a boost for the region, passenger movements at Cairns Airport are increasing following a decline at the end of January 2022.

Domestic passenger movements this year are unsurprisingly above 2021 levels, but as of March remain below pre-COVID levels in 2019 and 2020.

Consumer spending in the Cairns LGA decreased from December to January – from $417 million to $357 million, although this is an increase from January 2021 ($297 million).

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FAB FM 90.9 PORT DOUGLAS TO MOSSMAN 4:30PM - 6:30PM WEEKDAYS THERE’S no better story than that of a local young lad with a passion for his sport. Better still, this youngster is also on a mission to help share that passion with others in the community.

Max Schwarzer, from Mossman High School, is mad about cricket. Not only does he love watching it, but much of his spare time in the back yard is spent practicing and developing his love for the sound of leather on willow.

Furthermore, in 2020, Max decided to sign up for the Douglas Muddies Cricket club, a local association dedicated to promote, foster, develop, manage and coordinate the game of cricket and cricket facilities at all levels of junior and senior cricket.

Max has always wanted somewhere local to train, so decided to ‘go into bat’ and hopefully help other keen cricketers by starting a petition for cricket nets at Lou Prince Park, Cooya Beach. The campaign for support was started, online, just a few days ago and has already attracted substantial interest and signatures. His thoughts are that if there were to be cricket nets in Cooya, loads of other people, both youngsters and adults could benefit from it.

The year 7 student sees no ‘boundaries’ with this idea as it would be an investment in the community and one that would last for years to come. It may one day even nurture a cricket champion of the future….. perhaps even Max, himself, will one day wear the Baggy Green Cap! Max also believes that another benefit will be to make the Cooya Beach community potentially more fit and healthy. He even feels it would improve mental and physical health for people of all ages.

Max has aimed his ‘Googly’ of an idea towards Douglas Shire Council, believing this it would be relatively inexpensive for the Council to construct and maintain the nets and certainly not leave them on a ‘sticky wicket’.

This budding batsman’s petition titled ‘Cooya Beach Cricket Nets’ can be found on various Facebook sites, including The NQ Homes Tropical Living Muddies Douglas Cricket Association Inc. page.

In a couple of weeks where we’ve seen the loss of two Australian Cricket Greats, maybe this is an apt time to get behind this young gentleman’s dream!

PICTURED: Cricket Buddies Max Schwarzer and Phoenix Konop

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OCAL businesses have an opportunity to improve the way they ‘Do It In Douglas’ next month.

Douglas Shire Council is hosting a meet and greet at the Port Douglas Community Hall on Wednesday, April 6, for local business owners looking to supply goods or services to Council.

The session gives business owners a chance to meet Council’s procurement team and a representative from Local Buy to understand the local government quote and tender process.

Businesses can also learn

about becoming a pre-qualified supplier on a Local Buy Panel, which simplifies the process to get Council work.

Douglas Shire Mayor Michael Kerr said the session aims to reduce red tape for local businesses.

“We want to give our local business owners the best opportunity to succeed when bidding for Council work,” Mr Kerr said.

“Douglas Shire has more than 1300 local businesses supporting local jobs and contributing to our regional economy. These businesses

help us create attractive and liveable communities.”

“Our friendly procurement team will be there to talk to anyone interested in supplying goods and services and offer advice about how they can better position themselves when providing quotes or responding to tenders.”

The session follows the re-launch of a new businessto-business talent directory on the Do It In Douglas platform, which is designed to connect local businesses with local talent.

Local businesses can register their details here: https://www.doitindouglas.com/register Local Buy session details Local business owners are invited to attend the Port Douglas Community Hall at the following times: Walk-in sessions: 10.30am to 12pm.

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COM MEM ORATIN G SINCE THE BATTLE OF THE CORAL SEA

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This year marks the 80th Anniversary of the Battle of the Coral Sea with commemorative events being held in Cardwell on Saturday 30 April and Sunday 1 May, to remember, reflect and respect the service members who lost their lives for the cause of freedom.

The weekend reflections include a remembrance service to be held on Sunday at the Coral Sea Memorial Park.

The evening prior on Saturday, a dinner and dance event will be held in a style reminiscent

of the social events during war time, with the community coming together to enjoy a night of celebration and dance.

The Battle of the Coral Sea is memorialised annually in Cardwell and remembers an air and naval battle fought between the Japanese Imperial Navy and U.S. and Australian Naval Forces at a critical stage of the Second World War, from 4 to 8 May 1942.

Cassowary Coast Regional Council Mayor Mark Nolan said the annual event allows

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“Each year Cardwell’s community and service members pay their respects by laying wreaths and sharing reflections on the sacrifices made by our American allies in the Battle of the Coral Sea, and

the subsequent freedoms that we enjoy today.

“I would like to thank and congratulate the volunteers, committee, Council staff, sponsors and community members involved in coordinating the events,” said Councillor Nolan.

The official ceremony will be held on Sunday 1 May, at the Coral Sea Memorial Park

in Cardwell at 10:00am. The Battle of the Coral Sea dinner dance event will be held on Saturday 30 April, starting 7:00pm at the Cardwell Community Hall, Brasenose Street.

Tickets can be purchased for $40pp online via www.

TryBooking.com/BXUZY, Cardwell Library and Council Customer

Service Centres.

For more information regarding Battle of the Coral Sea event updates, please visit Council’s Facebook page https://bit.ly/39YFLO7 and the Battle of the Coral Sea Facebook page https://bit.ly/350fJuA

Morning Melodies Mambo Italiano A morning filled with the songs of passion and romancefrom greats, Tony Bennett, Louis Prima, Nat King Cole and many more. Join Rebecca Karlen vocalist and violinist and virtuoso jazz pianist and accordionist John Reeves for a morning of the great Italian American musician influences.

Morning Melodies - Mambo Italiano begins 10:30am at the Innisfail Shire Hall on Tuesday 29 March.

Tickets are available now, www.trybooking.com/BWDTK For more information regarding upcoming Morning Melodies performance please visit Council’s website www.cassowarycoast.qld.gov.au/our-community/local-events

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AN ACT OF DEFIANCE

MISSION BEACH LIBRARY EXHIBITION Cassowary Coast Regional Council has partnered with Nina Lavarini Dawson to provide an empowering exhibition showcasing botanical and eco printing techniques.

Make sure to visit the Mission Beach Library where the exhibition is currently being featured and will be on show until the end of April.

The Birdtribe Wearable Art exhibition is funded through the Regional Arts Development Fund (RADF) which promotes the value of art, culture and heritage as the key force behind a diverse and culturally immersed region.

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

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WHY DO WE SEPARATE WASTE ON THE CASSOWARY COAST? Because wet and dry waste end up in different locations!

Wet waste contains putrescibles - which is a fancy word for things that can go “off”, or are likely to decay, and as this breaks down, a liquid called leachate is produced.

Council has stringent environmental obligations to contain the leachate onsite. Due to our region’s unique weather conditions and soil qualities, there is an increased risk the leachate will contaminate our environment. Instead, our wet waste is sent to landfill in Mareeba for safer disposal.

Dry waste however, contains a minimal amount of these putrescibles - producing a low amount of leachate and can be stored in our own landfills!

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Red Bull Defiance will hit the shores of Mission Beach and surrounds again, with over 160 competitors, across 80 teams, all competing in a threeday multi-sport adventure race.

Sold out in under two weeks, the event covers over 150km of the Cassowary Coast’s beautiful yet brutal terrain, the world-class endurance race features a combination of trail running, mountain biking, rafting, kayaking and mystery tasks.

Based out of Mission Beach, the event will stretch from the Tully River at Cardstone, to Mena Creek and out to Dunk Island, showcasing the extreme diversity of our region.

Tourism portfolio holder,

Councillor Renee McLeod, said the event presents a huge opportunity to show off our backyard and will be a great boost for our local economy.

“Held for the first time in 2019 and unfortunately being postponed in both 2020 and 2021 (due to COVID-19), Council is again excited to host the event in 2022 and welcome back the Red Bull Defiance Team, competitors and their support crews and families to our region.

“Recently, Council met with the Red Bull Defiance Team and Outer Limits Adventure Fitness event organisers to discuss course details, event logistics and on the ground support.

“It was exciting to hear of the work the event team has been doing locally to prepare for Red Bull Defiance 2022.

“A strong focus has been to engage with local businesses and community groups and leverage their support to deliver a premium, yet local experience for competitors,” said Councillor McLeod.

Sam Stedman, Director of Outer Limits Adventure Fitness said it has been great connecting and working with local community to finalise preparations for the event.

“Already we have partnered local catering business Tuskers Tuckerbox and Catering and Mission Beach Surf Life Savers for their services and

facilities to create a Hub for the athletes.

“Everyone has been great to work with and we are still reaching out to other community groups to assist with volunteering.

“Our Team is so excited to again bring this event to the Cassowary Coast region and showcasing not only the amazing natural assets that the community is home to but also the great community members which we have come to know,” said Mr Stedman.

For more information, please contact Council on 1300 763 903 or email enquiries@cassowarycoast. qld.gov.au .

Heading along to the Feast of the Senses?

Feast of the senses 2021 CCRC stall

SIT COUNCIL’S MAKE SURE YOU VI 27 MARCH. STALL ON SUNDAY, The Animal Management stall will be there to provide the community with information regarding responsible dog ownership – so if you are dog owner and live in the region, come have a chat with us about how to be as awesome as your dog thinks you are.

The Waste Management stall will be there providing the community with tips and tools for reducing waste focusing specially on Food Waste: come get your $20 voucher for a compost or worm farm bin, let us know what you do to reduce food waste going to landfill.

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102 things to do on the Cassowary Coast

The Cassowary Coast has endless activities and places to visit across the region. With more than 102 things to do on the Cassowary Coast, we have collated a full list to tick off and explore with the list designed to help you in your travels to connect with new sights and adventures. With so many hidden gems, we hope you will be enticed to explore our backyard! Download the full list and start exploring today: https://bit.ly/3uxhhFh Cruise around the Family Islands - Dunk, Hudson, Wheeler, or Bedarra with a number of a smaller islands to explore. Make sure to pack a picnic, sun safety gear and only leave footsteps when adventuring

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across these scenic islands.

Take a hike to Nandroya Falls this weekend in the Palmerston area of Wooroonooran National Park. The 50m waterfall is located in the valleys of Wooroonooran with a 6.6 kilometre round circuit beginning to the west of Henrietta Creek camping ground.

Spend your weekend chasing waterfalls and put

Attie Creek Falls on your list! Located in the Girringun National Park, the Cardwell Forest Drive is a 26km scenic loop featuring Cardwell Spa Pools, waterfalls, hikes and picnic spots.

Take an early morning hike on the Mt Tyson Track for incredible views over Tully. You might even catch a perfect sunrise!

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Will the Mayor’s cup return to Innisfail this Saturday?

SUPPORTING AGRI-BUSINESSES IN THE RACE TO REMOVE FERAL PIGS

On Saturday 26 March, The Innisfail Leprechauns and Atherton Roosters will come head to head at the John Cole Toyota Mayor’s Challenge match in a battle for the Mayor’s Cup. The annual Mayors Cup game is played each year between Atherton and Innisfail and is presently held by the Atherton Roosters.

Mayor Mark Nolan said the match was a hot topic in his household with his wife a staunch Roosters supporter and he is keen

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The Cassowary Coast Regional Council has reaffirmed its support for local agribusinesses and peak industry bodies by reallocating $10,000 to contribute to the aerial shooting of feral pigs.

Already this season, the Innisfail Cane Growers have reported over half a million dollars worth of damage to crops due to feral pig activity.

Agribusiness representatives are calling for further assistance to combat feral animals within our region.

Environment portfolio holder and Chair of the Cassowary Coast’s Feral Pig Executive Oversight Group (FPEOG), Councillor Jeff Baines said the FPEOG recently met to conclude the State-funded project for Panama Tropical Race 4 (TR4) and whilst the project was a success, the group identified the need to continue these projects within the region.

“The program saw the eradication of over 10,000 feral pigs from the region, which has contributed to the reduction in the spread of Panama TR4.

“The remaining funds of

the program, approximately $25,000, will be distributed to the Australian Banana Growers’ Council to support a 50:50 aerial shooting program available across banana and cane industries for the entire region.

“Council will contribute an additional $10,000 from the natural environment-operating budget to support peak industry bodies as a co-contribution for a quick knockdown via aerial shooting projects,” said Councillor Baines.

Joseph Marano, Chairman of Canegrowers Innisfail has been a driving force behind the oversight group and said he is in strong support of the group continuing in 2022.

“Reforming the Feral Animal Executive Oversight Group is a key outcome and is important that Peak Industry Bodies and Council continue to work together to produce favourable outcomes for the region.

“As a group we also need to be considering longerterm projects to support and protect agribusinesses and our regional economy from all feral animals,” said Mr

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Tully banana grower and Australian Banana Growers’ Council Chair Stephen Lowe said continued funding of feral pig eradication in the region was crucial for the Australian banana industry, to help reduce the risk of spreading the serious soil-borne fungal disease Panama TR4.

“Feral pig eradication in the Tully Valley is providing critical protection to our national banana industry, as feral pigs are known to spread Panama TR4,” Mr Lowe said.

“Banana growers, industry and the government have committed significant funding to these efforts over the past five years and if we don’t continue the program we risk feral pig numbers exploding.

“With our $600 million industry in jeopardy from Panama TR4, any additional funding which Council can offer to support current and future feral pig eradication will be greatly welcomed by all growers, but particularly those in the Panama TR4 incursion zone,” said Mr Lowe.

to see the cup returned to Innisfail.

“I’ve personally put $200 towards the Man of the Match award and have challenged Tablelands Regional Council Mayor Rod Marti to match my contribution.

This will be the 21st battle of the Mayor’s and sees Innisfail with 12 wins ahead of the Roosters who have won 8 times.

Game details: • Saturday March 26, Callendar Park, Innisfail from 2pm

Mayor’s Cup 2021 - Image supplied

For further information please call Council on 1300 763 903 or via email on enquiries@cassowarycoast.qld.gov.au.

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

C O N T A C T S

Visit Council Cassowary Coast Regional Council has three Customer Service Centres across the region.

Specially trained staff can provide information and advice on topics including: ● local laws and compliance ● rates enquiries ● account payments (EFTPOS facilities available) ● animal registration.

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

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

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ENTERTAINMENT 1

*Please check with the Venues regarding any cancellations or entry requirements due to COVID-19

FRI MARCH 25, 2022 @ 3:35 PM - 4:55 PM Rugbytots Cairns City Sessions Event by Rugbytots Cairns FNQ.

Rugbytots is a play-based learning program for children aged 2-7 yrs. We teach core physical skills like kick, pass, catch and run, but also social skills like share, wait your turn, play nicely and help others.

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FRI MARCH 25, 2022 @ 6:00 PM - 11:59 PM Tropical Fruits Fundraiser (Lismore) Charity Fundraiser event at Bar94 Lismore have been devastated by recent catastrophic flooding.

The amazing people at The Tropical Fruits have lost absolutely EVERYTHING!. We are far away… but what we can do is throw a PARTY in true Fruity style and raise some much need bucks to donate to their re-build!! #Bringbackthefruits

SAT MARCH 26, 2022 @ 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM Tropical Gin Festival at Mountain View Hotel Event by Wolf Lane Distillery and Mountain View Hotel.

We will have a mix of local and international distilleries all on site: Wolf Lane Distillery / Distil on the Hill / Narrow Tracks / Mt. Uncle Distillery / The Botanist / Roku Gin / Bombay Sapphire / Darwin Distilling Co. / Whitley Neill Gin! LIVE MUSIC by Lost Boy! 12pm-4pm

Sausage sizzle, MV Menu and outside catering by Ochre.

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SAT MARCH 26, 2022 @ 5:00 PM - 11:30 PM Cairns Fringe Artists Convergence at Elixir Music Bar. Cairns Fringe Artists Convergence is a cooperative event organised by Cairns artists to engage an audience in an evening of surreal, avant garde and Dada music, painting, sketch art, sculpture, film, photography and performance.

MON MARCH 28, 2022 @ 9:00 AM - 12:30 PM Morning Melodies – Mambo Italiano at Cairns Performing Arts Centre Event by Cairns Performing Arts Centre and Ticketlink.

Nadia Sunde has joined forces with virtuoso jazz pianist and accordionist John Reeves, bringing you some of Queensland’s finest jazz and swing.

We’ll be hippity hoppiting into Easter early!

Our Easter Edition will publish on Thursday April 14th!

Display Advertising:

Bookings deadline: Thursday April 7th 5:00pm Ad copy deadline: Monday April 11th 5:00pm

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Bookings deadline: Monday April 11th 5:00pm Ad copy deadline: Tuesday April 12th 5:00pm

FRIDAY Just Dazz - The Celt, Palm Cove, 5:00pm Anais Campbell - Salt House, 5:00pm Sunset Raga - Boardwalk Social by Crystalbrook, 5:00pm DjGlennW - Bar94, 6:00pm Nick Atherton - Mission Beach Blues Bar & Café, 6:00pm Fingerprint Trio - Cazalys Cairns, 6:30pm Groove Therapy - The Benson Hotel, 6:30pm Kaweyova - Central Hotel Port Douglas, 7:30pm Troy Davidson - Grafton Hotel Edmonton, 7:30pm Bobby Maguire - Centrals Trinity Sporting Club, 7:30pm My Deaf Eyes - Hambledon Hotel, 7:30pm White Rabbit - Elixir Music Bar, 8:00pm Dr Elephant - Red Beret Hotel, 8:00pm Big Noise - Bar 36 @ The Reef Hotel Casino, 9:00pm

SATURDAY Troy Davidson Mountainview Hotel, 12:00pm Waking Ugly - Yorkeys Knob Boating Club, 3:00pm The Dannies - Three Wolves, 4:00pm Polymantra - Elixir Music Bar, 5:00pm The Dannies - Ten06 Bar, 5:30pm Liam Sciacca - Macalister Brewing Company, 5:30pm Nick Atherton - Mission Beach Blues Bar & Café, 6:00pm Mr Smith - Cazalys Cairns, 6:15pm Bad Boys of Uke - Stratford Deli, 7:00pm Vivien Aisi - Tigers Den, North Cairns Football Club, 7:00pm Mike Rivett - Boardwalk Social by Crystalbrook, 7:00pm Bad Boys of Uke - Stratford Deli, 7:00pm Markus Mark - Rocco by Crystalbrook, 8:00pm Funhouse - Bar 36 @ The Reef Hotel Casino, 9:00pm

SUNDAY DjGlennW - Dundees at the Cairns Aquarium, 11:30am Harmonique - Coco Mojo, 1:00pm Andy Brassett - Ellis Beach Bar & Grill, 1:00pm Dazz & the Boyzz - Jack and Shannans, 2:00pm Andrea & Louie - Chill Café Palm Cove, 2:00pm Carrizma - Garradunga Hotel, 2:00pm Kaweyova - The Jack, 2:30pm Drew Boy - Boardwalk Social

by Crystalbrook, 3:00pm SAX MAN Troy Stevens Sea Temple Palm Cove, 3:00pm Barbary Coasters - Yorkeys Knob Boating Club, 3:00pm Lexi and Al - O’Donnells Irish Bar, 4:00pm Whiskey Boat Trio O’Donnells Irish Bar and Grill, 4:00pm Andrea - Bar 36 @ The Reef Hotel Casino, 7:30pm Riff Raff - Central Hotel Port Douglas, 7:30pm

Are you a venue or an artist that wants to be listed in the Gig Guide? Complete the form on www.cairnslocalnews.com.au/gig-guide to submit your gig each week to be listed in Friday’s paper.

Priscilla - Queen of the Desert comes to the Clink Theatre A timeless, glitter-soaked tale in full showgirl glory, all set to a sequinned disco pop soundtrack!

Priscilla – Queen of the Desert, written and directed by Stephan Elliot, is a story many of us know well: three drag queens - one young, one old and one hiding a couple of secrets - buy a bus, christen it Priscilla, and head west from Sydney to Alice Springs. Braving adventure across the less-than-

drag-familiar Australian outback, the trio encounter the usual concoction of Australian stereotypes drizzled with a touch of homophobia and intolerance, all topped with feathers, frocks, and a celebration of all things fabulous.

The Douglas Theatre Arts Group will be bringing this quintessential Australian story to life at the Port Douglas Clink Theatre, complete with excessive amounts

of glitter, sequins, and high-camp tunes, from March 31 – April 17th.

Tickets are on sale now. www.clinktheatre.com.au

The Douglas Theatre Arts Group

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ENTERTAINMENT WOMEN IN FNQ SHARE THEIR STORIES WITH WOMEN OF THE WORLD

WOW Event Longreach 2022

FOLLOWING its postponement in 2021, Women of the World (WOW) Cairns has bounced back in 2022 with a solid local program to help ensure all women’s voices are heard.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice Commissioner June Oscar AO; AttorneyGeneral and Minister for Justice, Minister for Women and Minister for the Prevention of Domestic and Family Violence Shannon Fentiman MP; and members of the Marliya Choir from Spinifex Gum are a handful of the voices taking to the stage at the WOW (Women of the World) Australia 2022 Festival in Cairns on May 13 and 14, 2022 at the Bulmba-ja Arts Centre.

WOW events are a fusion of workshops, conversations, panel discussions, markets, performances, comedy, and cabaret, which share inspiring stories from women and girls involving their journeys.

Curated in partnership with local women, the Festival will celebrate the achievements of women and girls living in the city and surrounding areas by delivering engaging messages and

ideas about diversity and positive change to help break down the barriers women continue to face.

Co-patron of WOW Australia June Oscar AO will also share the recommendations and next steps for the landmark Wiyi Yani U Thangani (Women’s Voices) report and her leadership journey.

“WOW is an important space of dialogue and action which unites women from diverse backgrounds from across Australia and the world,” Ms Oscar said.

“I look forward to working together and ensuring that the voices of First Nations women and girls are at the forefront of Australia’s fight to achieve gender equality.”

Minister for Women and Minister for the Prevention of Domestic and Family Violence, Shannon Fentiman, said the Palaszczuk Government was proud to support WOW Australia’s program across Queensland and its celebration of the achievements of women and girls.

“We want to see women and girls from all backgrounds and regions across the state get involved in this global movement and lend their voices to the conversation about how we can break down

gender barriers and empower women and girls,” Minister Fentiman said.

“The Palaszczuk Government is committed to supporting the education, development and empowerment of Queensland women and girls, and is proud to support the WOW Australia events since 2020.”

Global Advisor for the WOW Foundation and Executive Producer of WOW Australia, Cathy Hunt, said the team was thrilled to finally bring to Cairns a packed programme to celebrate the achievements of women and girls living in regional and remote areas.

“We are delighted to bring to Queensland’s Far North a festival to help bring people face-to-face to share their stories, engage in new ideas, and laugh and have fun,” Ms Hunt said.

“Listening to local communities and creating a space to share their experiences alongside the work of renowned changemakers gives us all the chance to rethink the world in which we want to live, value women’s work, and find solutions to ongoing issues of gender discrimination.”

Experience Munro Martin Parklands It’s all about live performances, friends, family and food amongst stunning gardens under a tropical night sky. Bring along your picnic, rug or low set chairs. Food vans and licensed bar available. No BYO alcohol.

MISSY HIGGINS SATURDAY 7 MAY

BEHIND THE BARRICADES WITH

KASEY CHAMBERS & BUSBY MAROU SATURDAY 21 MAY

To view the Cairns program and purchase tickets, visit https://www.wowaustralia.com.au/wow-cairns-2022.

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Taurus

Gemini

Mar 21 to Apr 20

Apr 21 to May 20

May 21 to Jun 21

You will easily capture the interest of those you talk to. Look closely at motives and honesty in your personal encounters. Pleasure trips will be favourable and bring about romance. Talk to an older, established individual about your present situation.

You need to interact with others if you want to expand your knowledge.

You could tend to spend too much on your home or entertainment.

Listen and formulate your course of action. Go with the flow and don’t let the unsettled atmosphere get on your nerves.

You can help other people with their financial problems by setting up a budget for them. Travel and educational pursuits may help alleviate the stress you have been feeling. Be prepared to counteract the damage that adversaries are about to create.

Cancer

Leo

Virgo

Jun 22 to Jul 22

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You should be putting in some overtime. Travel for business purposes may bring the highest returns. Don’t fall for damaging rumours and refuse to get involved in gossip. Get busy doing all those things at home that you have been putting off for so long.

Investments are best left alone this week. Don’t let co-workers get wind of your ideas or they might try to take credit for your hard work.

Creative pursuits should payoff.

Romance could be exciting if you are spontaneous.

Spend time getting into physical activities with your lover. You may have the energy to clear up that mound of paperwork facing you.

Don’t spend more than is necessary on travel or friends. Rely on yourself and you will look good to superiors.

Libra

Sep 23 to Oct 22

Oct 23 to Nov 21

Scorpio

Sagittarius

You will attract new love interests.

You need to control your temper and deal with the situation rationally. Use your intellectual approach to get the best results. Be sure that you have all the facts before you act.

Your sensitive nature will allow others to read you well. You will be encouraged to get involved in a moneymaking venture.

Opportunities to go out with clients or colleagues will be in your best interest. Don’t overspend on children or on large purchases.

Try not to allow your partner to lead you astray or upset your routine.

Move into a leadership position if you are determined to do so.

Friends from your past may come back into your life. You can bet that situations will get out of hand if you allow others to interfere.

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Aquarius

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Pisces

Dec 21 to Jan 19

Jan 20 to Feb 18

Feb 19 to Mar 20

You may want to take a trip; however, before you do, make sure that your car is serviced properly.

Strength will come from your ability to overtake just about anyone. Your home environment appears to be a little shaky. You can purchase items that will enhance your appearance.

You can offer your help to others but back off if they appear to be offended by your persistence. You need an outlet that will not only stimulate you but also challenge your intelligence as well. Take a break; you can finally mend any disputes on the home front.

You may have more to do with children this week; keep an open mind. Take on positions that offer on the job training or pay for courses related to the business. Lovers will be less than accommodating, and decisions regarding personal direction a necessity.

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ACROSS 5. to make receptive or aware (6) 7. departing from an accepted standard (8) 9. a book containing the service for each day, to be recited by those in the Roman Catholic Church (8) 10. without concealment, deception, or prevarication, especially where these might be expected (6) 11. a place regarded as most sacred or special (4,2,6) 13. a person or thing that carries or holds something (6) 15. a person who works with, rides, and tends an elephant (6) 18. a puzzle consisting of small irregularly cut pieces that are to be fitted together to form (6,6) 21. a Japanese form of self-defence and mar-

or knickers (6) 6. the rate at which goods are sold and replaced in a shop (8) 7. in a careless or haphazard way (6) 8. having no legal or binding force; invalid (4) 12. light from the sun (8) 14. relating to or characteristic of a region (8) 16. a round brown hard-shelled nut that is edible (8) 17. to make a rapid succession of short, sharp knocking sounds (6) 18. a person who constructs the wooden components of a building, such as stairs, doors, and door and window frames (6) 19. cause to feel happy and satisfied (6) 20. used to express acclaim or support for a specified person or thing (4)

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O U T D O O R S

Adventure equipment for your kind of Outdoors

Two Original Icons of Port Douglas still going strong

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ITH the hint of cooler mornings starting to emerge, it’s time to turn off that air conditioner and get outside to explore all that our beautiful region has to offer.

Mark at Adventure Equipment can certainly help you get out there with the best hiking gear including footwear, backpacks, tents, sleeping accessories and

even food to make your days easily enjoyable.

If trail running is more your thing, drop in to see the latest trail shoes from number one brands plus vests, lighting, hydration, sunglasses, nutrition and more.

Heading away on one those metal flying things…remember those?! You probably need to

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spoil yourself with an upgrade here or there to get you back in the swing of travelling again. Mark has travel packs, daypacks, money belts, travel towels and things you didn’t know you needed.

Stop in to see us at Shop 1, 53 Grafton St, Cairns, phone us on 4031 2669 or simply check our website.

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AKE a trip back in time and jump aboard Lady Douglas & Shaolin these school holidays for taste of Port’s maritime history.

Both of these beauties have been a part of Port’s maritime history for over the past 30 years.

Lady Douglas was one of the very first boats to be built and berthed in the Marina Mi-

rage in 1989, she has graced the waters of the Dickson Inlet ever since, conducting croc spotting river cruises.

Shaolin, an original Chinese Junk Boat, left Hong Kong and arrived in Port Douglas around that same time, and has been sailing out to Low Isles for snorkelling tours ever since. Both boats are full of history, charm

and character, and are well worth a trip to enjoy our great outdoors and to bask in the history of our local maritime fleet. So do yourself a favour and jump aboard these local, iconic treasures these school holidays.

See our ads on this page and phone us today to book your cruise.

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Book: 0 4 0 8 9 8 6 1 2 7 or online www.ladydouglas.com.au

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Shaolin is an authentic Chinese Junk boat and the perfect vessel to spend a fun filled day out with your family on school holidays.

Enjoy a full day of snorkelling off the tropical, picturesque island of Low Isles in the calm blue lagoon, filled with turtles, vibrant corals and marine life. Avoid the crowds with small, intimate group sizes and all meals and snorkelling equipment included in our affordable rates.

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REAL ESTATE

HIGHSET HOME WITH A GREAT SHED

FOR SALE

AUCTION

Atherton International Club 11:00 am Thursday 21st April “Camps Farm” Glen Allyn QLD 4885

23 Fitzgerald Street, East Innisfail QLD 4860 Price Reduced $249,000 2

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This high set two-bedroom home situated on 1/4 acre block is positioned close to town, with only minutes’ walk to Innisfail town centre.

The property is fully fenced and offers a large shed with power – ideal for the workshop enthusiast.

So come home to comfort with a fully airconditioned house and two good sized

rooms, dining and lounge, kitchen and a nice patio – great for that outdoor entertainment area.

Downstairs is fully lockable and is an ideal storage area.

Currently tenanted at $300 per week.

24hrs notice is required to arrange an inspection of this property.

BEAUTY WITH POTENTIAL

PLEASE CONTACT AGENT Chloe Collins Ph: 0428 824 012 Raine&Horne Innisfail to find out more.

57.96 hectares * Approximately 143.2 acres This amazing block is situated in a high rainfall area, only minutes from Malanda and has proven to be a great little fattening block with a varied mix of grasses and legumes, Setaria, Pinto Peanut, Guinea, Bracci and Couch just to mention a few. The property boasts bitumen road frontage so great access is assured.

• Bitumen road to front door • Four-bedroom house with covered garage • Close to schools and school bus pick up • Permanent Spring fed creek • Permanent Spring fed dam • Six paddocks with four barbed fences, cattle

PLEASE CONTACT AGENT Chris Atkinson Ph: 0429 342 944 Elders Real Estate Mareeba to find out more.

yards.

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‘TomS PARk’ Walkamin, QLD | 10.41 ha / 26 ac* Set in the best climate in Australia ‘Toms Park’ is centrally located to Atherton and Mareeba and close to highway and school bus runs. This amazing property has a 3-bedroom home with office, timber-topped kitchen, polished timber and tiled floors, bathroom ensuite, separate bathroom shower and laundry, and a period railway carriage done up for visitors to stay or prospective B&B. Large outdoor entertaining areas all set in park-like settings. The property also has deep red soil paddocks, ideal for fruit growing. lt could be your retirement farm or your new business.

Make it your blank canvas.

• 3 bed home, one with ensuite, office in park-like setting • Second toilet, bathroom and laundry • Period railway carriage for visitors or B&B • 2 Paddocks with improved pastures, clean of weeds • 10 megs of channel water, hard hose irrigator • Single phase power to house and shed *Approximately and three phase to paddock.

Auction Thursday 21st April, 2:00pm Venue Atherton International Club Chris Atkinson 0429 342 944 Russell Wolff 0419 698 405 Elders Mareeba eldersrealestate.com.au/23333407

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Auction

BANANA AND SUGARCANE FARM O N

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FOR SALE

T I T L E S

$1,450,000

Total Land Area: 35.98 Ha = 88.8 acres.

INSTANT CASH FLOW Includes 2022 sugarcane crop.

Banana crop W.I.W.O basis.

Most of the soil is red.

IMPROVEMENTS: 1 x 4 Bay shed – 24 x 12 x 4 metres high + apex = 288 sqm.

Constructed of 250mm universal beams, Z purlins, sheeted with iron and is fully lockable. Concreted floor, four sliding doors, one hinged door, 3 phase power, one hand wash basin and town water.

1 x Bore with 15Hp motor for shed and irrigation up to 10 acres at a time.

15 acres of bananas ready for harvesting.

10 acres planted in November 2021 (approximately) 60 acres underground irrigation pipe – as new.

28 acres underground irrigation pipe – old.

48 acres under sugarcane.

10 acres fallow. *all areas are approximate PLEASE MACHINERY AND EQUIPMENT: 1 x Case JX80 4WD 1 x Same Satruno 4WD 2 x Underground hydraulic pallet stackers Plus much, much more!

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The Bones are Good

Auction Wednesday 13th April 5.30pm Open Saturday 10.00am to 10.30am

Land Size

1258 m²

This solid home has so much potential, with 2 bedrooms and option for a third. Set on over a quarter acre block this property offers a blank canvas for the new owner to complete the picture.

CONTACT

A&A Realty Innisfail Phone: 4061 1466

Chloe Collins 0428 824 012

chloe.collins@innisfail.rh.com.au

IMMACULATE HIGHSET BELVEDERE HOME

* * EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST * *

Corner of Kirk Rd & Camarlinghi Rd, Daradgee

Country living approximately 11km to Innisfail CBD - 1,449 sqm.

This triangle block has been surveyed and there are new boundary pegs in place.

Power and water going past along the roadsides. Views of Mount Bartle Frere.

List #1486 ‘Expressions of Interest’ close Thursday 31st March 2022 and must be delivered to A&A Realty at 70 Edith St, Innisfail QLD 4860 by 4pm.

Inspections available by appointment.

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Land Area 809 sqm

• Polished timber floors • Air conditioned bedrooms and living area • Breezy patio • Lockup storage area downstairs • On bus route This immaculate property is the perfect first home or investment for the astute buyer. Solidly built and well maintained, the hard work has been done for you. Don’t delay this property is well priced to sell and will not last.

$289,000 List #1474 https://aarealty.net/property/1474/

For Further Information Contact Kylie: 0428 944 563 or Alf: 0418 774 849

Contact Louise on 0448 751 963

UNINTERRUPTED BEACH VIEWS!

**AUCTION**

530 Etty Bay Road, Etty Bay QLD 4858

With magnificent views, this six bedroom, three bathroom, one lock-up garage, two storey property on three titles, is approximately 2km to beautiful Etty Bay, one of Queenslands most attractive and unspoiled beaches. The home, which is in two sections, could be ideal for two families or made into two units with Council approval as there are also two kitchens and two living areas. Land area: 2,613 sqm.

List #1480

Auction: Saturday 26th March 2022 - 11am Onsite Inspections available prior to Auction by appointment only.

For Further Information Contact: Fran 0401 191 258 or Alf 0418 774 849

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Land Area 854 sqm

• Spacious beachfront home • Beach views from the kitchen • Open plan living area • Inground pool • 2 Car garage Properties with direct uninterrupted access to the beach do not come up very often.If you and your family are beach lovers, don’t go past this rare opportunity to own this spacious family home on the water.

$625,000 List #1428 https://aarealty.net/property/1428/

Contact Louise on 0448 751 963

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SPORT Piper Devine, Silver Medal Running

MOSSMAN LADIES’ BOWL March 12th: A team of Trish Arnold, John Arnold, Barbara Withers and Mick Plumer went to Mareeba. It was a farewell to a top lady bowler; Sue Brady and her husband, Collin. All the best. You will be missed.

March 13th: Another team went to Marlin Coast to play in the Classic Fours. Good to travel to other Clubs.

March 17th: The B Grade Final was played and Honey C def Trish Arnold. Congratulations.

Social winners were Margaret Heffernan and Denise Hyland; R/Up: Barbara May and Christy Colley. Robin Petrus and Maree Crees shared play. Raffle winner was Robin Petrus. A belated shout to Trish Arnold, who not only is getting her head shaved for Leukemia but has an important birthday - many happy returns, Trish. We begin the A Grade this week. Check the board for when you play.

A reminder for bowlers to get their name in by 12:00pm, and we play at 1:00pm. The weather is getting cooler so any ladies wanting to learn how to play bowls please contact Carole Maxted: caroles44bb@dodo. com.au or 0400 954 537. Coaching is free.

CAIRNS ATHLETICS WINS AT STATE CHAMPIONSHIPS

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WELL March has certainly started off well in the world of Cairns Athletics.

Queensland Athletics State Championship was held in early March with nine (9) Cairns Athletics Athletes attending and giving it their absolute all in the super competitive environment, competing against some of the best athletes in the State.

Along with the NQ Championship that was held in September 2021, Queensland State Titles is the last possibility to gain eligibility to the Athletics Australia Na-

tional Championships. We were even lucky enough to have our own Cairns Athletics Athlete, Piper Devine come home with a silver medal in the 1500m.

A huge congratulation to those who attended, Nick Fogale, Emalina Fogale, Unity Beitzel, Kayla Montagna; Piper Devine, Aria Lavis, Taj Townsend; Xavier Simms and Kaelan Callaghan.

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WEST CAIRNS MEN’S BOWLS CLUB Friday Scroungers: Winner:

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Tuesday Comp: Winners: Des Kennedy, Jim Sach and Rob Moody with +23pts; R/up: A Sanderson, R Morris and J Rilley +16pts.

Thirsty Thursday: Best players were Mick Ford, John Cole and Paul Davidson.

Sunday Morning: Winners: Greg Stanley, J Wilcox, T’Mor, Alby +22pts; R/up: P Pue, J Murray and Billy Berger with +21pts.

Jackpot ($600) was not won.

Club Championship: Pairs: M Hetherton and L Mills (28pts) def Des Lazarus and J Duffield (13pts). Check the notice board for the second round draw of the Club Men’s 4’s and the Men’s Pairs.

Championship draw for Saturday March 26th: (1) M Taylor, M Hetherton, A White, J Johnson Vs J Wilcox, N Mallyon, G Atkinson, T Hamilton. (2) G Donovan, P Pue, J Murray, B Berger Vs N Kehrer, D Kennedy, D Lazarus, J Duffield.

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SILKWOOD BOWLS CLUB Bare Foot Friday Nights: What a wonderful night for our First Friday Night Barefoot Bowls for the year, Bowls, Sausage Sizzle, Music & Fun was had by all. This will happen every Friday Night starting at 5:30pm to 9:00pm, Sausage sizzle at 6:30pm. If you haven’t played before no worries, we have members available to help assist you. Contact 0475 759 808 to register your interest for catering purposes and all other enquiries including costing for families.

Sunday March 20th: Bryan Meyer & Barry Green played their A grade Club Champion of Champion game with a win to Bryan who progresses through to the next round.

Team Dan Dunne, Lee Mayell & Tony Cates were defeated by team Rex Williams, Anna Della Bella, Mirella Berryman, Daniel Gauci 23/16.

Bowls Social Days: Social Days are Wednesday and Sunday with sign on 1:00pm and start at 1:30pm.

EDGE HILL MEMORIAL BOWLS CLUB Ladies Social Bowls Thursday March 17th Social Bowls: Winners: Elaine Whitehead and Irene Crampton.

TFNQDLBA Triples cancelled but will be continued Monday April 4th.

Put names for Social Bowls by 2:30pm for a 3:00pm start for Thursday March 24th.

Men’s Mixed Social Bowls: Tuesday March 15th night: Winners: Fran, Jenny and Frank.

Wednesday March 16th night: Winners: Lou, Greg and Frank; R/up: Ray, Kay and Brenton.

Saturday March 19th Social Bowls: Winners: Gary Pomroy and Peter Whitehead; R/up: Barry Bolton and John Parker.

Club Events: Check the Notice board for all games to be played in the “A” Singles W. Hewitt V’s J Walker, I Stafford Vs K Mitchell. Nomination for Club Events in Pairs, Triples and Fours have closed so check notice board for

final draw information. Social bowls continue Tuesday (Day and Night), Wednesday night Triples and Saturday social. To play social bowls at Edge Hill this week put your name on the lists available behind the bar or on club notice board for a game.

Contact Ray Webster 0402 182 230 for assistance otherwise ring the Club 07 4053 1036.

MARLIN COAST BOWLS CLUB Results of last week’s play: Tuesday afternoon men’s triples: Winners: John, Paul, Giles; R/ up: Neville, Howard, Danny.

Tuesday night bowls: Spider: Jennifer, Brian, Sisca, Chris.

Wednesday mixed bowls: Winners: J Gillman, Y Best; R/ up: D Gibson, C Thompson, A Haywood.

Thursday men’s triples: Winners: V Still, G Reynolds, N Robson; R/up: J Carey, B & G Andreatta.

Saturday afternoon Walking Pairs: Winners of Winners: Not Played, Winners of Losers: Not played Club Championships: Ladies Pairs: C Thompson, B Andreatta def J Curtayne, J Baumann 25-9; J Ward, C Scott def D Deegan, B Drewitt 24-18; A Lim, L McCarthy def E Parkes, G Andersen 22-19.

Men’s A grade Singles: S Mann def G Midson 27-20.

Ladies Classic March 13th: Winners: L McCarthy, J Baumann, J Curtayne, A Ashton; R/up: G Andersen, J Ward, J Smith, A Lim. 3rd: C Scott, E Parkes, L Roberts, J Carey.

Men’s Classic March 19/20th: Winners: E Tiraboschi, M De Vries, S Raciti, J Morton; R/ up: B O’Connor, D Lawton, G Midson, W Petrohilos; 3rd: K Deegan, K Foord, P Hamilton, J Walford.

Tuesday Afternoon men’s triples: 1:00pm start, dress optional. Cards called at 12:45pm.

Tuesday night Bare Foot Bowls: be here by 5:30pm for a 6:00pm start. Sausage sizzle + bowls and cash prizes. A fun night for all levels of bowler.

Wednesday ladies’ bowls, gentlemen invited: 1:00pm start, dress optional, cards called at 12:45pm.

Thursday Morning 3 bowl Pairs: 8:30am start, Sheet out. Thursday men’s triples, ladies invited: 1:00pm start, dress optional.

Cards called at 12:45pm. Friday Night Prize-a-rama, Gold Rush, 100 Club, Meat Tray Raffles, Draw Starts 6:30pm. Saturday Jackpot Walking Pairs: 1:00pm start, dress optional. Cards called 12:45pm. All bowlers, non-bowlers and tourists welcome. Bowls available-free. ph.

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BROTHERS EDMONTON LADIES AND MEN’S BOWLS Ladies Section: Results of Semi-finals Club Championship Fours played on Saturday March 19th: team Buttigieg d team Crittenden; team O’Halloran d team Begg.

Championship Singles called for Thursday March 31st: D Begg Vs K Paki, Marker K O’Halloran; S Rowe Vs J Rick, Marker S Bates; T McAlary Vs A Windsor, Marker B Hill.

Social bowls on Thursday, great to be back on the green and hopefully we will be able to play without too many interruptions from hereon in. Names in by 12:00pm, paid up by 12:30pm with play to begin by 1:00pm.

A gentle reminder to PLEASE call the club Ph 4055 5344 if you are not able to play, and if you are going to be away, please give your names and away dates to the Games Director and Selectors.

Men’s Section: Results: Wednesday March 16th: Bowls cancelled.

Saturday March 19th: Winners: Maureen Girardi, Joan McLean, Daphne Begg; R/up: Sam Finocchiaro, Roz Fraser, Susane Rowe.

Coming events: Wednesday March 23rd: Men’s Self Select 3 Bowl triples: cash prizes plus Jackpot, visitors welcome.

Nominations close 11:30am for play at 12:30pm, contact Denis Jacoora on 0457 275 311.

Saturday March 26th: Mixed Mufti 3 Bowl Triples: Club select Skips pick a card.

Nominations are now open for 2022 Club Championship A & B Grade Singles, Pairs, Triples, Fours, Mixed Pairs and will

close on Friday April 8th.

GORDONVALE BOWLS Wednesday Bowls for Ladies will recommence on April 6th.

Thursday Bowls are back, Club Selected 3 Bowl Pairs names by 12:30pm for 1:00pm start.

Check board at Club as A Grade Comps are starting. Many Volunteers seen at the Club last Monday bringing the Green & Surrounds up to scratch after the recent rains. Thanks Guys you do a great job.

WEST CAIRNS LADIES Wednesday March 16th: Social Bowls were cancelled due to some ladies away and the weather.

Wednesday March 23rd Social Bowls as usual, if you wish a game under cover give Liz a call on 0400 626 765. Names in by 10:30am, game starts 11:30am, finish about 3:00pm. Men and visitors are most welcome to come along. The Club also has bowls to lend at no extra cost.

BYO lunch, everyone must sign in and be double vaxxed.

Tickets are on sale for our Easter Raffle - you can get them from bar staff or from Liz $2.00 each or 3 for $5.00; drawn on Thursday April 14th at 7:00pm.

Good Bowling to All. MAREEBA BOWLS CLUB Tuesday nights: Barefoot bowls 6:00pm weather permitting.

Wednesday March 16th: 3 bowl triples/pairs played on the carpet green, rain interrupted play several times, so a social day was had by all.

Thursday March 17th: 4 bowl Jackpot pairs, St. Patrick’s Day, Winners Peter Soda’s team.

Sunday March 20th: Fours/ triples winners Liz Plowman, Peter Stevens, Pauline Brown.

Sunday March 27th: Graham Hotel Fours, great viewing for anyone wanting to spend some time watching bowls. Play under the shade on our carpet green for perfect bowling conditions.

Beginners and new players all welcome. For information and nominations ph 4092 5288.

WEST CAIRNS TPI MEMORIAL BOWLS CLUB Last Monday was a day when we were able to complete our

bowls game without the threat of rain spoiling the event.

Sixteen players were present and at the end of the day the winning team skipped by Ken Broughton with Shirley McCallum and Dawn Evans being the support players was announced as the winners. All players from any local or visiting club can join us on any Monday afternoon for three hours of social bowls which commences at 1:30pm and concludes at 4:30pm. Before the game, cards are called at 1:15pm when all players should be present at the club. Afternoon tea is provided as part of the green fee charged.

A phone call to our selector Rosemary on 0409 624 623 later this week will secure your name on the game sheet for the following week. An additional sheet is also available inside the clubhouse. As our games are always non-competitive, they are played in a social manner and are most enjoyable. Bowls are available for visiting players who may not have their own.

Preparations are in place for the game due to be held on Anzac Day which will be slightly different to our usual format. More details will be made available later.

MOSSMAN MEN’S BOWLS Thursday March 17th: No official results but thank you to the 22 players that turned up for Social Bowls. The feedback from the father & son team of Jason & Rhys Gillman, Marlin Coast Bowls Club, a great night of bowls. The next Social Bowls will be held April 7th at 5:30pm.

New Bowlers are welcome to come along - to register ring the Club on 4098 1434 or for information ring David White on 0407 630 759.

Saturday March 19th: 26 Bowlers for Jackpot Bowls.

Peter Busch, Jim Geddes d Steve Cue, Tony Brlyack 26-20; Peter Gorsuch, Wayne Parkes, Joe Girgenti d Dick Pitt, Tony Kessler, Nev Tesch 28-20; Dave Blain, John Fleming, Bill Allison d Charlie Toohey, Ted Holmes, Jason Pearce 23-15; in the Club Championship Pairs, John Cochrane, Ranald Edwards d Gerard Beech, Kelvin Cun-

ningham 24-15; and the winners for the day, George Wilmot, Chris Payne, Gordon Henderson d Mick Plummer, Steve Renton, John Arnold 32-20. In other Club Championship Games played, in the B Grade Singles, Chris Payne d Bill Allison 25-5; and in the Pairs, Peter Fairchild, Peter Worley d Mick Frese, Dick Pitt 20-19.

Club Championship Games for this week, Friday March 25th: B Grade Singles at 9:00am: Bruce Lester vs Steve Cue; A Grade Singles at 10:00am: Peter Busch vs Greg McLean.

Saturday March 26th: Pairs at 12:30pm: Dave Beaumont, Greg McLean vs Bernie Wolland, Bill Allison.

Sunday March 27th: A Grade Singles at 9:00am: Mick Frese vs Bruce Lester.

Jackpot Bowls this Saturday, names in by 12:00pm, with card call at 12:45pm for 1:00pm start. Members are reminded to review the noticeboard for scheduled Club Championship games. Nomination form for District Pennants (1st & 2nd Division) is posted on the noticeboard. Anyone interested in playing bowls, either for the first time or returning to the game, contact David White on 0407 630 759.

HALF MOON BAY GOLF CLUB Tuesday March 15th: Ladies’: L Ladru 11.

Men’s: D Jackson 18.

Wednesday March 16th: Men’s: M Rashleigh 20, S Kendall 18, M Betlinksi 18.

Friday March 18th: Ladies’: K Third 14.

Men’s: G Brewster 19.

Saturday March 19th: Ladies’: A Tidswell 20, G Chillemi 17, R Yelland 17.

Men’s Div 1: R Kettle 22, D McTague 21, D Powell 20.

Men’s Div 2: B Peacock 21, S Sagiba 19, G Thomas 19.

Sunday March 20th: Ladies’: R Smith 17, D Skinner 16.

Men’s Div 1: S Fisher 24, A Shipard 20, R Beverley 19.

Men’s Div 2: D Ahola 22, K McCreanor 21, R Horo 20.

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DIAMOND SPIRIT’S NEW HEALTH PARTNERSHIP TO SUPPORT INDIGENOUS GIRLS (L-R) Simone Nalatu Director First Nations, Health and Wellbeing Queensland, Netball Queensland CEO, Kate Davies, Gemma Hodgetts, Chenoa Stockton Diamond Spirit, Diversity and Inclusion Manager, Netball Queensland and Queensland Firebird Jemma Mi Mi

NETBALL Queensland’s Diamond Spirit program is set to benefit considerably from a new multi-year partnership with Health and Wellbeing Queensland (HWQld), announced today as part of Netball Queensland’s acknowledgement of Close the Gap Day. This partnership will see close to half a million dollars invested into the program over the next two years.

The Diamond Spirit program uses netball to engage, empower and educate Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander girls in

remote and regional communities across Queensland.

Netball Queensland CEO Kate Davies said she is looking forward to seeing more lives be transformed with the help of the partnership.

“Diamond Spirit is an amazing program, and the tangible community benefits are shaping lives across Queensland. It is wonderful to know they will be able to continue to do so for years to come,” Ms Davies said.

“It is also great to partner with an incredible and innovative organisation like Health and

Wellbeing Queensland to make this happen.”

Health and Wellbeing Queensland Chief Executive, Dr Robyn Littlewood echoed Davies’ thoughts, confident the ‘significant investment’ of $400,000 over two years would help Diamond Spirit grow its remote and regional Queensland footprint.

“It’s so important we create culturally supportive and safe opportunities for our First Nations girls and women to play sport, understand the importance of health and wellbeing,

and keep involved in sport as they grow,” Dr Littlewood said.

“We know adolescent First Nations girls have lower levels of participation in organised sport than boys of their age and lower involvement than nonIndigenous girls and boys.

“Participating in sport is not just about playing the sport; it is also about the community it builds and the opportunities it can bring.

“The Diamond Spirit program provides a supportive pathway for girls to get active through netball, and the benefits

reach beyond the court too.

“Participants are empowered to stay healthy and achieve their full potential in the classroom and their future careers,” she said.

Diamond Spirit, Diversity and Inclusion Manager Chenoa Stockton highlighted specific ways the partnership would allow the programme to flourish.

“This will provide our Diamond Spirit team with additional opportunities to deliver health, social and educational outcomes to First Nations women and girls across Queens-

land,” Stockton said.

“This will also provide opportunities to those who live rurally and regionally to engage in, possibly their first game of netball.

“Who knows what incredible athletes will emerge in the future due to this partnership.”

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