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Superintendent Janelle Andrews said speeding was one of the leading causes of fatalities and severe injuries on Queensland’s roads. “Speeding is one of the leading causes of fatalities and serious injuries on Queens land’s roads,” Superintendent Andrews“Duringsaid.2021, there were 74 fatalities as the result of crashes involving speeding motorists, representing almost 27 per cent of Queensland road fatalities.
“Thousands more road users are seriously injured in crashes. “Speed kills, and there is no apology for enforcing speed limits in school zones and roadworks sites.”
“Slowing to the speed limit during designated times in school zones is the best thing you can do for the students moving around you and for your bank balance and driving record.”More information about Queensland Road Safety Week 2022 is available online https://bit.ly/3R9JATAat:
World-first trial set to start
NEW speed camera tech nology will target speeding drivers in school zones and roadworks across Queensland in a world-first road safety initiative. At the launch of Road Safety Week (August 22-26), Transport and Main Roads Minister Mark Bailey said the new cameras would go live in September.“I’mpleased to announce that new cameras will target speeding drivers in both school and roadworks zones to keep Queensland kids and workers safe,” Mr Bailey said. “I don’t want to see another roadworker killed or someone’s child badly injured on their way to school just because of the recklessness of a speeding driver.“These cameras will pop up in high-risk locations next month, so I am warning Queenslanders that these can be anywhere, anytime. “It’s vital we do everything we can to keep the vulnerable in our community safe on our roads, and these cameras will help to achieve that.”
TMR Director-General Neil Scales said the cameras were different for roadworks sites and school zones.
Thousands enjoyed Children’s Festival
Bishop James Foley retires after 30 years of service and sacrifice to his calling
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THE NINTH annual Chil dren’s Festival attracted more than 6,000 attendees across three venues – Tanks Arts Centre, The Court House and Cairns Performing Arts Centre. More than 6,000 people attended the festival, held May 14-15, which featured mostly free activities and two locally produced theatre shows – Lucky and the Flight of the Sky Puppies and Dee Rocks the Tanks. Lucky and the Flight of the Sky Puppies, by The Grin & Tonic Theatre Troupe and renowned designers Simone Tesorieri and Simona Cosen tini, was staged at the Cairns Performing Arts Centre with over 330 people attending. Dee Rocks the Tanks, a Council commissioned work, co-funded by Arts Queens land, was at held at Tanks and challenged local contemporary musicians to write songs for a children’s audience while supporting the young creatives. About 900 people attended across three shows. Other highlights of the fes tival included the Insects Rule Exhibition at The Court House, Patch Theatre Company’s Zooom performance at CPAC, and the Karrkay Binalmal Infant Zone at Tanks, which was attended by 100 families each day.
“Research has demonstrated a clear link between camera enforcement and reductions in speed-related fatalities and se rious injuries,” Mr Scales said. “We asked the contractor to design and build the solar-pow ered roadworks speed cameras to sit on top of a mobile plat form, allowing for manoeuvra bility around a work site. “At school zones, the cameras will be installed in specially designed, stationary school zone signs but can be moved around as needed.” This new enforcement tech nology is part of the Camera Detected Offence Program. Camera fines are used to fund important road safety ini tiatives and education across Queensland.MrBailey also reminded drivers about increased penal ties which came into effect on July“In1. line with our tough stance on road safety, we have increased penalties,” Mr Bailey said. “Now, if you speed 1-10km/h over the limit, you will be fined $287 and one demerit point, and between 11-20km/h the fine is $431 and three demerit points.
Cairns Bishop retires after 30 years of service to the region
CAIRNS Bishop James Foley’s resignation was ac cepted by Pope Francis on Sunday, August 21 – 30 years to the day from his episcopal ordination to serve the Far North Queensland diocese. More than 600 people at tended a farewell Mass at St Monica’s Cathedral on Sunday evening, around the time the resignation was confirmed by the Holy AmongSee.those on hand to pay tribute to Bishop Foley were Cairns Vicar General Fr Frank Gordon, Mayor Bob Manning and Sr Faye Kelly RSM. Sr Faye remembered first meeting the new bishop back in 1992.“Wecame to meet the new bishop and meet you we did,” she“Yourecalled.invited us to call you James and indeed it has been James who has gone out to the people.”Bishop Foley offered his resignation to Pope Francis in December 2019 after he was diagnosed with Parkinson’s Disease. The coronavirus pandemic delayed his plans for departure. At the conclusion of the farewell Mass, Bishop Foley laid his crozier – a shepherd’s staff – on the altar to signify that the See of Cairns was now vacant. A tassel was also tied around the cathedra, or bishop’s chair. The diocese’s College of Consultors met on Monday, August 22, to elect a diocesan administrator to serve until a new bishop is appointed. Fr Kerry Crowley (Innisfail Parish Priest) will take on that role. The farewell liturgy can be viewed on YouTube https://bit.ly/3wu3S2qat:
COUNCIL will inform the State Govern ment that it opposes any proposal to decriminal ise offences such as public intoxication, begging and urinating in a public place. The State’s Community Support and Services Committee is taking submissions on the of fences, which are under the under the Summary Offences Act 2005, as well as considering health and welfare responses and the appropriateness of police powers to ensure community safety.
• Guide Dogs Qld for the Guide Dogs Qld Cairns Canine Carnival – $5,000 Lions Club of Cairns Mar lin Coast Inc. for the FNQ Dogs Day Out Festival –$6,000 • Maxima Training Group (Aust) Ltd for Spark Joy –$2,000
• Cairns & District Chinese Association Inc. for 2023 Cairns Chinese New Year –$20,000 • Cairns Hindu Samaj Inc. for Deepavali Mela (Diwali Festival Fair) – $5,000
Act 2005 in regard to public intoxication and begging offences would have counterproductive consequences to Council’s current direction in regard to community safety in public spaces. Council recently endorsed the Community Safety Plan – CBD Pilot 2022-2026 trial, which aims to address some of those problems.
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• Queensland AIDS Council Inc for the Cairns Pride Festival – $15,000 • Red Nose Limited for the Walk to Remember –$1,900 • Reef and Rainforest Research Centre Ltd for the Indigenous Women’s Development and Leader ship Program – $5,000 • Stratford Bowls Club for the 70th Anniversary of the Stratford Bowls Club –$2,000
• Cairns IslamicMulticulturalLadiesAssociation for the Community Iftar Get Together – $1,700
Council decriminalisationopposesofpublicdrunkenness
Inaugural dog festival gets Council helping hand
There is a concern that decriminalisation of these offences without significant improvement to current health and welfare responses, would in fact exacerbate anti-social issues and behav iours being experienced in Cairns.
• Babinda Harvest Festi val Inc. for the Babinda Harvest Festival 2022 –$25,000 • Cairns Children’s Museum Inc. for Pi Day: A Celebra tion of Circles – $6,700
According to a report tabled at Wednesday’s Ordinary Meeting, Council officers believe “any ‘softening’ to the current Summary Offences
COUNCIL injected $338 million directly into the local economy last financial year, which supported an estimated 3,630 jobs in Cairns. A report tabled on Wednes day revealed Council spent 88% of its total $383 million expenditure in 2021/22 on locally purchased goods and services, including materi als and local contractors for the extensive capital works program. Of the remaining 12 per cent spent outside of Cairns, in 5 per cent of cases there was no local option, non-local sup pliers were used for 4 per cent of that spend, and 3 per cent was attributed to government expenditure.Council’s total local spend of $338 million was made up of, $116 million on employee wages, $133 million on materi als and services, and $89 mil lion on capital works. “That’s $338 million directly invested in the Cairns region last financial year, which importantly created jobs and improved infrastructure for residents,” Mayor Bob Man ning“Thissaid.direct spending cre ates a ripple effect through links with other businesses and from employees spending money in Cairns, which gener ated an additional $424 million into the “Wheneconomy.youcombine Coun cil’s expenditure and that ad ditional spending, that equates to a $762 million impact on our economy.”Itisestimated that for every $1 million that Council spends it supports 11 jobs, that equates to 3,630 people being employed as a result of Council spending.“Weknow that Council’s spend plays a pivotal role in the region through employ ment and economic stimulus,” he said.“For example, Council is one of the largest employers in the region, with approximately 1,246 staff employed fulltime in the 2021/22 financial year and a local operational ex penditure of $249 million.
• FNQ Rugby Incorpo rated for the 2022 Cairns Women’s Rugby Reunion – $1,000
“This operational expendi ture, when direct and indirect impacts are taken into account, supports 1,251 additional jobs in Cairns.“Council’s local investment of $89 million in infrastructure projects is estimated to have led to the direct creation of 316 jobs in the local construc tion sector, and indirectly a further 267 jobs in other related industries.“Inturn, these additional jobs meant more wages and salaries in the economy, some of which would be spent on lo cal goods and services, thereby creating a further 550 jobs.
A FREE event for dogs and dog lovers will receive funding through Council’s Community Partnerships Grant program. Lions Club of Cairns Marlin Coast Inc, which will host the inaugural FNQ Dogs Day Out Festival, is one of 15 community groups to share in almost $115,000 of grant funding.Thefestival will be held at the Barron Waters Park in Caravonica on October 15, and include pet ownership educa tion, agility demonstrations, training demonstrations, pet and market stalls, food vans, and kids’ entertainment. In addition to the provi sion of support through the Community Partnerships Grant stream, Council will work with the organisation to promote pet owner’s respon sibilities to keep their dog and community safe as part of our Animal Management educa tion program. Successful recipients of the 2022/2023 Community Partnerships Grant are:
• Far North Queensland Regional Swimming As sociation for the 2023 FNQ Swimming Long and Short Course Championships –$11,000
“This demonstrates the im pact of this Council’s commit ment to creating an economic environment where business and industry can grow and prosper, which is a funda mental principle contained in Council’s Procurement Policy,” Cr Manning said.
• The Agile Project – Wild life Rescue Inc for the Avian and Wildlife Rescue and Care Community Fun Days – $7,560
Council reports on expenditure and procurements from 2021/22
A NEW performance report on one of the state’s most innovative back-to-school programs reveals more than 16,400 students and 7,800 families across far north and central Queensland have been helped cover back-to-school costs since 2017. The School Savvy backto-school program provides families with low incomes or financial difficulties with lowcost school uniforms and other schoolTheessentials.program, which Cen tacare Far North Queensland developed in 2017, was taken up by CatholicCare Central Queensland in Rockhampton in 2019 and by Centacare North Queensland in Townsville in 2021.Centacare FNQ Executive Director, Ms Anita Veivers, and the Chair of Catholic Social Services Australia, Mr Francis Sullivan, have now written the State Education Minister, Ms Grace Grace, requesting funding to engage a full-time coordinator for three years to roll the program out to other regions across Queensland. Ms Veivers said the pro gram had been a huge success, with more and more families reaching out every year. “Community support and engagement remains strong, and there is growing demand from both large and small regional areas to take advan tage of the many benefits the program offers low-income communities,” she said. “The program isn’t just about uniforms and school supplies.“Achild is more likely to disengage from school if they don’t have the food, clothes, and other supplies they need. “Being ill-prepared for school can impact their devel opment, education and eventu ally employment outcomes.” Chair of Catholic Social Services Australia, Francis Sullivan, said never before have the demands on services offered by Centacare FNQ been so great and the call out from vulnerable and disadvantaged communities been so loud. “Services such as Centac are FNQ are increasingly filling the gap left by governments that face increasing budget constraints and communities that, year on year, see the value of their pay packets or benefits get smaller and smaller,” Mr Sullivan said. This week’s announcement was made at the Cairns Colo nial Club Resort, where senior executives from the Catholic Social Services Australia network were meeting for the CSSA National Conference. Catholic Social Services Australia (CSSA) is the na tional body representing more than 15,000 workers and vol unteers in some 650 locations throughoutMemberAustralia.organisations pro viding social and community services reach more than one million vulnerable Australians through 300 different service offerings each year, including aged care, NDIS and emer gency support.
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The students, led by Aure lia’s effort, have been fundrais ing for months through raffles, sausage sizzles, free dress days, and the support of sponsors. As a result, they surpassed the goal of $25,000 to donate to cancer research. “I’m beyond proud,” Aurelia said.“I didn’t think we’d get these many girls who wanted to cut their hair, and there’s so many of them. “They’re so willing to give, they’re still committed to the cause, and everyone’s got a story behind it, so it’s great to see.”Fundraising $25,000 is no easy task, and although the school supports the students in their efforts, some members of the community did not think it possible to reach that goal.
In total, the students raised $25,396 and Aurelia on her own raised over $6,000, an amount Mr Sjogren thought was unachievable. “Actually, I was one of the doubters,” he said. “And I promised to get my hair dyed if they reached the goal – that gave them an extra impetus, and I’m very proud of what they’ve done. “I’ll wash the purple off my hair tomorrow, and kudos to Aurelia and her team for the achievement.”Thedriveto raise money for cancer research was not only close to the students’ hearts but also to the teachers. Secondary school drama teacher Shannon Saunders lost her mum to can cer, making Friday’s celebra tion an emotional occasion for her.“As a teacher, I’m very proud, and as a participant, even prouder,” Ms Saunders said.“It’s a bit overwhelming, we all got into it knowing why we’re doing it, and when you get to the day, it kicks in even more.“Ilost my mum quite young, and as a student, we never had opportunities like this to give back and donate so much more than“It’smoney.exciting that girls at this age understand and com prehend what needs to be done and are actually doing it.” Ms Saunders and Aurelia said they are both settling into their new haircut. “I feel so much lighter,” Ms Saunders said. “I was a very proud person with my hair when I was younger, and as I’m getting older, I’m coming to terms with shorter hair, so I’m happy with the “It’scut.”relieving,” Aurelia said. “I think it’s a lot less sham poo and conditioner to use, and it’s going to be easier to look after.“Chopping off our hair is a small price to pay to support those living with cancer,” she said. 15 students and 3 teachers broke their own fundraising record by sacrificing their hair for a great cause
FIFTEEN students and three teachers at Trinity Anglican School (TAS) have broken their own fundraising record when they “got the chop” recently to help Queenslanders impacted by cancer.Thegroup surpassed their fundraising target of $25,000 when the students and teachers, who have been growing their locks for the past year in readi ness for the event, lined up last Friday for their haircuts. For more than five years, the annual ponytail chop has become a tradition for Year 12 TAS students to support the Cancer Council’s Ponytail Project.ForTAS school captain Aurelia Wood, being part of the ponytail chop project has been a goal of hers since primary school.“Iremember being in Year 7 and watching the Year 12 girls cutting the hair for the same fundraiser,” Aurelia said. “And I went and told my mum and dad, ‘that’s what I’m going to do when I’m in Year 12’.“It has taken seven years to grow my hair – I cut it in Year 4 for the same cause, and except for some trims here and there, I’ve grown it consistently.”
The students booked a local hairdresser to cut their locks in front of the school community so they could cheer the partici pantsTheon.chopped ponytails will go to the Sustainable Salons or ganisation to manufacture wigs for people experiencing hair loss due to medical treatment. Aurelia’s ponytail was over 60cm long and will be enough to make one child’s wig. “I decided I wanted to cut my hair in Year 7, but at that stage in life, I hadn’t lost many people to cancer,” Aurelia said. “But since then, I’ve lost five people, and so I’ve been very passionate about doing something to carry on their legacy. “And if my hair can make a difference in a little girl’s life or a woman’s life and make her feel more confident, then that’s the best thing I could ever do.”
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TAS Principal Sjogren was labelled as one of the “nonbelievers”, and he could not be prouder to be proven wrong, although it cost him a bet with the students that he would dye his hair. “I’m incredibly proud of our community and their generos ity,” Mr Sjogren said. “We’ve lost a number of members of our community to cancer over the years, and to provide the opportunity for everyone to come together and achieve what we’ve achieved it’s amazing.”
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“CSQ estimates that there is currently over $2.6B in major projects to be delivered in the FNQ region,” he said. Mr Schimming said the training and upskilling would be a lifeline to the busy con struction industry. “CSQ is putting the call out to trade and site workers, and sub-contractors, to add to your skill set, get new work tickets and take advantage of this op portunity,” he said.
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CSQ has recorded elevated demand for training in the Far North Queensland region. “We have registered an increase in local training enrol ments, and we’ve seen strong growth in employment of construction apprentices,” Mr Schimming said. “There are currently 1,460 apprentices employed in Far North Queensland – a 27 per cent increase from pre-COVID. “CSQ-funded training is available for individuals and businesses of all sizes – from small mum-and-dad trade operators to huge workforces like the Cairns Western Arte rial Road Duplication and the Kaban Green Power Hub,” Mr Schimming said. The funding covers most and often all the costs of eli gible training for workers and businesses in the construction industry.
FAR NORTH construction workers are urged to tap into $3.7M of funded training to meet the increased demand for skilledWithworkers.Queensland building activity maintaining record highs, Construction Skills Queensland (CSQ) released its $51M 2022-23 Training Plan in Cairns on Tuesday to boost the state’s workforce capacity. CSQ CEO Brett Schimming said Far North Queensland construction would continue to operate under intense pressure over the next 12 months as house building demand com peted with strong infrastructure activity.“FNQ’s house building sec
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tor was thrown into overdrive due to HomeBuilder and other government incentives released at the peak of the pandemic,” Mr Schimming said. “The steep run-up in ap provals has left behind a large backlog of projects that will keep builders and trades busy well into 2023. “$1 billion of housing projects were approved for Far North Queensland during the pandemic, and a lot of those projects are still outstanding due to material delays and labour shortages. “At the same time, the infrastructure sector is thriving and needs a steady supply of skilled workers to keep their projects moving on schedule.
“With the likelihood of increasing heatwaves and their severity, early warning systems and preparedness programs, especially for health services, should be developed and evalu ated to address areas where we anticipate more demand during heatwaves,” Prof Franklin said. “Health planning is essential at the community, state, and federal levels to mitigate the impacts of these events on health and health service deliv ery, especially for vulnerable populations.”
JAMES COOK University researchers have revealed heat waves are Australia’s deadliest natural disaster. The research concluded the country has more to do to prepare for the events after a study found mortality, hospital, emergency and ambulance demand increase significantly across the country during heat waveHannahperiods.Mason is an As sociate lecturer at James Cook University’s College of Public Health, Medical & Vet Sci ences, working with Professor Richard Franklin in public health research. She was the lead author of a paper examining reports on heatwaves’ effects between 2000 and 2020. This work is part of a broader study being undertaken by JCU under a program that aims to improve understanding of the impacts of heatwaves on health and the cross-sectoral strategies required to reduce the impacts of heat on health under a changing climate. Miss Mason said the growing number of recorded heatwaves and extreme heat events each year in Australia is a health concern, as heatwaves kill many more people than any other natural “Australiahazard.hasexperienced a consistent increase in ampli tude, magnitude, frequency, and duration of heatwaves which have been attributed to the effects of climate change,” Ms Mason said. She said the study found hospital admissions for cardiovascular, renal, respira tory, mental and behavioural conditions increased during heatwaves. With increases in emergency department attend ance, ambulance call-outs, and mortality also occurring.
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“Direct effects of heat, such as heat stroke, dehydration, or gan failure, and cardiac arrest, can be exacerbated for people with pre-existing medical con ditions,” Miss Mason said. “The most common risk fac tor for heatwave presentations and mortality was being over 60, followed by low socioeco nomic status and under 18 years old.“Health services are also directly affected by heatwaves through the effect on staff, pow er and water consumption and quality and other infrastructure and mechanical failures. She said the researchers found all health services saw increased usage during heat waves and identified the spe cific health conditions that are impacted by heatwaves along with the vulnerable population subgroups that are more likely to access health services during the events.
Knuth stands up for more GPs
“The state must also work with their federal buddies to increase Medicare bulk-billing rebates, with the increase only available for GPs who work in rural and regional centres.
MEMBER for Hill, Shane Knuth, used State Parliament this week to call for immediate action on attracting more GPs to rural and remote areas.
Mayor Ross Andrews called upon the wider FNQ com munity not to judge Yarrabah, instead joining with his com munity leaders and petitioning for changes to the Youth Justice Act and greater accountability from parents of offenders. Mayor Andrews has been advocating for a few years now for introducing the Families Responsibility Commission (FRC) to workshop its intent as an intervention and prevention program. Currently, the FRC is under review by Government.
“I have been warning the State Government for a long time that we were heading for a Health crisis in regional and remote areas of Queensland,” Mr Knuth “Theresaid.isno doubt access to GPs is rapidly declining, and we need immediate action. “GP practices are closing at an alarming rate. “People are being turned away from hospital emergency departments; there is a lack of nurses, extended waitlists for vital surgery and a lack of lifesaving medical equipment such as dialysis chairs.” Mr Knuth said that the Rural Doctors Association had expressed deep concern about the Federal Government’s pro posed changes to the distribu tion priority area (DPA). Currently, overseas GPs are required to work up to 10 years in regional centres before they can work in a larger regional city, but this change means that GPs can instead go straight to the outer metro or larger regional cities.
Gurriny Yealamucka Health Services chief executive Suzanne Andrews sees the car theft as part of wider issues in Yarrabah.“Thesolution is not just a simple one of punishment for crimes committed.,” Ms Andrews said. “We need to address many social issues that contribute to this problem. We have to treat and address the causes and not just the “Overcrowding,symptoms. unemploy ment, and economic disad vantage all contribute to this problem.” Currently, only one Youth Bail Support Officer is working with young offenders in Yar rabah. The program is run by Gindaja Treatment and Healing in Yarrabah in association with YETI (Youth Empowered Towards Independence), based in Cairns. Ailsa Lively, chief executive officer with Gindaja Treatment and Healing, has experienced the frustration of parents and the Yarrabah community daily. “We applied for funding for a second support officer, but unfortunately, it was knocked back,” Ms Lively said. “The Youth Bail Support Officers are a vital cog in this issue.“We need to work with the young offenders, designing plans that address their issues and reducing the instances of them“Thereoffending.supportof government is critical.”
Yarrabah community says, this must STOP
“It angers me that we will spend billions on the Olym pics, which will only benefit the south-east, while essential health services in smaller regional centres are heading for disaster.“The government must get its priorities right and fix the health crisis in rural and re gional Queensland,” Mr Knuth said.
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“Investment on targeted packages and programs to pro vide greater incentives to GPs to relocate to smaller regional centres and for school leavers to study medicine and return to their region of origin should be a priority,” he said.
“The DPA wasn’t perfect, to begin with, but this change makes it even worse for smaller regional centres,” Mr Knuth said.“Our State Government should be kicking down doors to fight this change, but are mute on this issue.”
“The consequences for these young offenders do not discour age them. We need the govern ment, community, families and justice system to work together to fix this.
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“Service providers and Queensland Police Services in the Yarrabah Community try their utmost best, but the disen gagement is quite challenging,” Mr Andrews said.
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Mr Knuth also called for additional investment from the State Government in smaller re gional hospitals to ensure they are fully equipped and staffed to meet increased demands.
Mayor Ross Andrews said the recent figures for joyriding paint a grim picture. “The number of joyriders has almost tripled in the past few years, creating a feeling of anger and despair within the Yarrabah community,” he said. “It’s got to stop before we repeat the tragic circumstances of a few years ago in our region.
YARRABAH Commu nity leaders are fed up with the behaviour of a small number of community members and universally declare, “Enough is Enough”. Led by Yarrabah Aboriginal Shire Council Mayor Ross Andrews, Yarrabah community leaders gathered to lend their collective voice, appealing for community members to take a stand against the escalating youth crime issues in Yarrabah and across “EnoughFNQ.isenough; the community is sick and tired of the behaviour of a small num ber of community members, along with an apparent lack of supervision and responsibil ity from some parents,” Mr Andrews said. “We are not talking about hundreds of kids creating is sues, it’s less than a dozen who are running riot, and we need their parents and the youth justice system to take respon sibility and help to bring these kids under control.”
• sedimentation of waterways, dams and lower paddocks • excessive sediment in runoff in reef catchments • smothering of coral and seagrass and reduced light MinisteravailabilityScanlon said the project is scheduled to run until June 2026.
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Rotary Club of Cairns Sun rise President Liz Derricks said a conversation with Founda tion CEO Gina Hogan resulted in the club deciding to help purchase new tables and chairs for Sea Breeze Café. “The new tables and chairs look terrific and give the café a freshen up, which enables us to continue to provide a quality service to the community,” Ms Hogan said. “We even see hospital staff getting together at some of the larger table groupings, and it’s great to be able to provide that breakout space for them,” she said.
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Environment Minister Mea ghan Scanlon said the milliondollar investment would fund a range of on-ground remedia tion work and research at the Spyglass Research Station in the Burdekin region, building on the $270 million for the reef locked in by the Palaszczuk Government.“ThePalaszczuk Govern ment takes our responsibility to the reef seriously,” Minister Scanlon said. “We’ve invested close to $1 billion to protect the reef, and we’ll continue to do so.
Issues caused by gully ero sion include: • Property access and man agement issues • loss and degradation of productive land • destruction of farm infra structure
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Authorised by the Queensland Government, William Street, Brisbane. expanding Townsville Hospital, and creating a new Mental Health Unit for Cairns Hospitalmeaning better healthcare for North Queensland. Erosion - Image Qld Government
Funding for gully restoration and research
THE PALASZCZUK Gov ernment has approved a $1.2 million pilot to help graziers and landowners develop costeffective solutions to address the impacts of gully erosion on local waterways and the Great Barrier Reef.
“The soil enters waterways where it becomes suspended sediment and reaches the reef where it blocks the light that seagrasses and corals need to grow,” she said. “But land with poor levels of vegetated ground cover can leave the soil exposed and vul nerable, and surface runoff can be directed into the drainage lines, which can form gullies. “Farmers understand issues that gullies can cause, and that’s why we’re working with the Department of Agriculture and Fisheries and grazier groups on this $1.257 million gully ero sion
“Weproject.want to develop costeffective gully remediation techniques that can be used across Queensland, especially in reef catchment areas.
A local charity that recently benefited from a $5,000 dona tion was the Far North Queens land Hospital Foundation to help replace tables and chairs at Sea Breeze Café at Cairns Hospital.TheFar North Queensland Hospital Foundation runs the hospital carpark, both cafes and vending machines, as business es to help raise money to pay their administration expenses. This means all donations to the Foundation are used 100% to provide equipment and ser vices at the nine hospitals, two multi-purpose health services and 53 primary health centres from Tully to the Torres Strait.
Minister Scanlon said gully erosion occurs over time when rainfall or floodwater washes away soil along natural drain age lines or around roadways and dirt tracks.
“The Reef is crucial not just to our environment but to Queensland’s economy, generating around $6 billion annually and supporting more than 60,000 good jobs.”
“This project will help improve the way farmers man age their gullies, provide work for local contractors, and the results will be assessed through local water quality monitoring.”
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In celebrating different cul tures, a group of international students from the Cairns Stu dent Hub have been working for months preparing a float that will highlight the lives of international students in Cairns and commemorate the 60th an niversary of Cairns Festival.
“After seeing their Power Point presentation and talking to them in person, I took the idea to Council officers and my fellow Councillors and we got it into the forward budgets,” Cr Moller said. “By applying the full allo cation of my discretionary fund last financial year, we have been able to deliver this project for Babinda and the district,” he said.Both Leon and Max said they are very happy with how the track has turned out; with 300m of bends and jumps, the boys agreed both its size and its level of difficulty are great.
Study Cairns General Man ager, Linda Cooper, said it was exciting to feel the students’ enthusiasm to participate in the parade. “This is a beautiful project because it has been led by international students,” Ms Cooper“Andsaid.I’ve seen them when they’ve been working on the float regularly; there’s like 20 students working on it, and they just want to say thank you to the Cairns community,” she said. “Many are away from home for the first time; many have never been to Cairns before and to a country where English is their second language. “They feel so welcomed here, and they feel supported by the community, so this is their way to be a part of that community and to thank them.”
BABINDA’S recently finished asphalt pump track has proven popular with local kids and at its official opening on Saturday, August 20, there were four locals particularly chuffed with the Council project com ing to fruition. Julie Schep and Lisa Buckley and their teenage sons Leon and Max were responsible for getting the Babinda Pump Track project up and running back in 2020 with some grass rootsAtactivism.thetime, Lisa and Julie were spending many of their weekends carpooling the boys to ride various bike tracks located in Cairns. Lisa made the decision to start a local petition to gauge local interest in one for the dis trict and Max, Leon and Julie attended a Babinda Chamber of Commerce meeting to present the case for it, winning over Councillor Brett Moller in the process.
Inset: Division 1 Councillor Brett Moller with Max and Leon who cut the official ‘Babinda Pump Track opening’ cake.
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Councillor Moller agreed saying that as well as bringing enjoyment to the young people in the area, the pump track is yet another great facility at Bill Wakeham Park.
THE ICONIC Grand Pa rade is coming this weekend, and the international students are excited to participate with a special float to celebrate the Diamond Jubilee of the Cairns Festival in appreciation of the city that has warmly welcomed them.On Saturday, August 27, the Cairns Esplanade will be trans formed into an exciting street parade showcasing the best of our art, culture and commu nities with 55 floats and an estimated 3,000 participants.
Chilean student Maria Fer nandez is the head of the pro ject and came up with the idea for the float, which will include a birthday cake and messages that read “happy birthday” in different languages. “We did everything with re cycled materials,” Maria said. “For the parade, we will ride bicycles because it’s the main means of transport for foreign students; we will have traditional costumes and the cake for the Diamond Jubilee. “We’re really grateful to Cairns, and I’m so happy I get to represent my country and show a little bit of my culture here in Cairns.”
Babinda’s new pump track a grassroots success
“The addition of the pump track will broaden the park’s appeal, bringing benefits to the local community,” Cr Moller said.South Australian tourists Luke, Winston and Geoffery who were visiting from Port Lincoln and just happened to be present for the official open ing, said it was a brilliant pump track and a great tourist attrac tion for the town. With a variety of mountain bike, BMX and pump tracks located in various places across Cairns, now kids in the south ern region of Cairns LGA can partake in this activity too.
Main: Cr Moller and attendees at the opening of the pump track.
International students wish Cairns Festival a happy birthday
Cr Eden said the CBD LED project also aligned with Council’s Climate Change Strategy“Council2030.has committed to net zero emissions by 2030 and projects such as this are part of a broader strategy to reduce our environmental footprint.
“The CBD LED project has halved energy consumption from 400W down to 200W per light, which is a positive step in reducing greenhouse gas emissions.”
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Cairns ratepayers are reminded that Council’s half-yearly rates are due on Wednesday 31 August. A variety of convenient online and phone payment options are available; visit Council’s website for more details. Anyone having difficulty paying their rates because of COVID-19 related financial hardship can complete the “rates hardship relief” form on the website.
Residents can now opt to receive future rates notices by email via Council’s website, by providing their name, email address and property assessment number, found on the top right hand corner of any existing notice. They can also request a Bpay View version via their internet banking.
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Health Students Help GROW a Rural Health Workforce in FNQ
“The City Light Party is a fun chance for people to check out the new-look lights in the city while taking in all of the fantastic events of Cairns Festival,” she said.
FROM Friday, September 9 to Sunday, September 11, 27 health students will head to Atherton, Mareeba and Raven shoe to participate in Health Workforce Queensland’s (HWQ) GROW Rural Program taking place in FNQ for the first time. GROW Rural is an initiative of HWQ, a not-forprofit, non-Government Rural Workforce Agency for primary health workforce in Queens land, focused on ensuring rural communities access to highly skilled health professionals. Northern Queensland Primary Health Network (NQPHN) will support the pro gram for the next three years. The program presents first-year medical, nursing, midwifery, dentistry and allied health students with a unique experience to develop a deeper understanding of the potential of a professional and personal life working in rural Queens land.By cultivating strong connections with the health workforce and the broader community, the GROW Rural program encourages health stu dents to consider rural practice as a future career opportunity.
For a full list of works see our website. Improvement works Brisbane St, Parramatta Park: Kerb and channel renewal. Temporary lane closures. Crathern Cl, Edge Hill: Kerb and channel renewal. Temporary road closures. Charlekata Cl, Freshwater: Asphalt overlay from Monday 29 August. Temporary road closures. Kewarra St, Kewarra Beach: Kerb and channel renewal from 145 Kewarra St to Albatross St from Wednesday 31 August. Temporary lane closures. Miles St, Manoora: Water main rehabilitation works from Friday 26 August. Varley St, Yorkeys Knob: Water main upgrade and pavement rehabilitation from 412 Varley St to Judith St from Wednesday 31 August. Temporary lane closures. Festival road closures
Cr Eden said the three pro jects, which had a collective budget of more than $1 mil lion, were reason to celebrate.
Cairns Festival kicks-off today (Friday 26 August) with the dynamic laser and light production, Reef Light: Illuminate the Tropics, from 6.30pm along the Esplanade. On Saturday, the Grand Parade and fireworks display will also be held along the Esplanade. Council advises of the following road closures associated with the Grand Parade on Saturday: n Lake St, from Minnie St to Florence St, 4pm-10pm. No parking from 6am-10pm. n Minnie St, from Lake St to the Esplanade, 2pm-10pm n The Esplanade, from Minnie St to Spence St, 5am-10pm n Pier Point Rd (half road closure), no access to bus stops, 5am-10pm n The Pier Car Park (western section only), 5am-10pm.
“The level of interest from the students to be part of the North Queensland program was fantastic with over 90 applications being received for the 25 places on offer,” HWQ Future Workforce Team Leader Meredith Connor said. “We were so impressed with the high standard of appli cants, and their enthusiasm for the opportunities GROW Rural NQ offers that we increased the number of places from 25 to 27.”NQPHN Chief Executive Officer Robin Whyte said NQPHN was impressed with the applicants’ calibre and interest in the program. Ms Whyte said the program would involve students making commitments for three years, with all travel, accommoda tion, and catering covered by HWQ.“GROW Rural students will come together annually for three consecutive years to learn from and be part of selected North Queensland rural com munities,” she said. “We hope after qualify ing, some, if not many, of the students, will be encouraged to return to these rural communi ties and provide vital profes sional health services.”
The third project is the conversion of central business district (CBD) streets to LED lighting.Division 5 Councillor said the three projects added to atmosphere and safety in the city.“These projects will help to create a brighter, positive and festive atmosphere in the city, which is great for our traders, entertainment venues and our visitors,” said Cr Eden. “Importantly, activating city spaces is one of the core interventions outlined in Council’s Community Safety Plan.“We know that activation of public spaces can have positive outcomes and they are effective in preventing or reducing levels of anti-social behaviours and associated negative impacts.
Brighter city is a reason to party A SWAG of lighting upgrades in Cairns city is delivering energy savings and adding a festive flare to the city. As part of Cairns Festival opening night, Council is in viting the community to party under the new festoon lighting in Shields St to soak up the festive atmosphere and cel ebrate the lighting upgrades.
FAMILIES in Cairns are benefitting from the Palaszczuk Government’s record $16.5 billion education investment, ensuring they can send their children to the type of school that suits them best.
Newman Catholic College Foundation Principal Lauretta Graham said the College would emphasise listening to different perspectives with an open, dialogical philosophy. “As a faith-based school, our college stands for a Catho lic identity, and while we want to articulate its benefits for all, we remain open to genuine dialogue with other points of view,” Ms Graham said. “We worked with JCU staff, with Indigenous learning ex pertise, to design the building in such a way as to help First Nations students feel at home and engage easily with staff.” Minister Grace said many parents choose to send eligible children to state special schools and that the $11 million invest ment for Cairns State Special School would help the school accommodate current and future growth. “When the school opened in 2017, there were 41 students and 35 staff, but that’s grown to 108 students and 77 staff now,” Ms Grace said. “This new building will include eight state-of-the-art classrooms and have capacity for around 50 students.”
Entertainment will be provided by DJ Will today from 6pm to 9pm on Shield St, underneath the new festoon lighting that has been installed on existing poles between Ab bott and Lake streets. The Shields St lighting up grade was one of three lighting projects recently completed in the ANZACcity. Park is also being brightened with fairy lights in the trees and uplights.
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“This is an exciting new phase in our school’s relatively short history, and we are ex cited to have everyone engaged in shaping the future of our school as we create even more opportunities for children to learn authentically,” Ms Hoad said.“We are continually striving to give our students the chance to communicate and reach their potential, and we will work with our school community to determine how to maximise our use of this new space to complement the diverse range of learning experiences we offer.” Minister Grace also dis cussed the major changes to the disability resourcing model for state schools to be phased in over 2023 and 2024. Other budget investments include $2.1 million to upgrade the library at Trinity Bay SHS and $2 million to refurbish the manual arts classrooms at the Tropical North Learning Acad emy, Smithfield SHS. Ongoing investment in the region includes $7.6 million to upgrade the halls at Redlynch State College, $12.7 million for a new Performing Arts Centre at Trinity Bay SHS, and $2 million for a new hall at Woree SS. Minister Grace also of ficially opened the new $12 million hall at Cairns SS in September last year.
PAGE 10 Cairns Local News, Friday, August 26, 2022 www.cairnslocalnews.com.au TOLETTERSTHEEDITOR editorial@cairnslocalnews.com.au Want to be heard? Send a text to the Editor 0438 195 408 How are electric cars better for the environment when they still use fossil fuels to power them. I understand they don’t emit emissions but they still use coal to make electricity? Ben, Babinda Thanks to the wonderful staff at the Woree Tavern for the free BBQ on Saturday arvo - it’s customer service with a smile, Janelle, Woree
“While the vast major ity of families in Queensland choose to send their children to a state school, we respect and support the right of parents and carers to choose a Catholic or Independent school if that’s what works best for them,” Ms Grace“Thesaid.Palaszczuk Govern ment is proud to partner with the non-state sector to ensure Queensland has the infrastruc ture we need to provide better services and support good local construction jobs.”
“This will ensure everybody in our community gets a firstclass education,” Mr Healy said.“It will be built on a parcel of land thanks to an agreement with adjacent Woree State High School, connected via a cov ered walkway with the works improving drainage on Woree’s ovalPrincipalsimultaneously.”ofCairns State Special School Susan Hoad said the school welcomed the investment in its facilities.
Choice for Cairns families thanks to record education investment
Education Minister Grace Grace officially opened Stage One of the Newman Catholic College on Wednesday, where the Palaszczuk Government made a $15 million contribu tion and visited Cairns State Special School, which is receiving $11 million for a new classroom building.
Cairns MP Michael Healy said the new facility was an essential part of the region’s education infrastructure.
CHECKING out the latest news from around the world can be somewhat demoralis ing at times. It is refreshing, therefore, when your faith in the human race is restored, often by the actions of everyday people doing their bit to make thingsThisbetter.wascertainly the case at the Mossman Shire Hall last Saturday, which was a great venue for the annual Mossman District Branch Leukaemia Foundation, Lavender and Lace Afternoon. The event attracted a large attendance, which included a few familiar local personalities. All involved had a couple of main objectives in mind, those being to have a heap of fun and more importantly to raise an even bigger heap of money to go towards supporting local leukaemia patients and research.Scary statistics show that the number of new leukaemia cases diagnosed, has increased from over 1,600 per year in the early 1980’s to over 4,500 per year currently. To be more specific, only in the last couple of years, Australians have seen an increase of 162 friends and family, per year, lost to this aw ful scourge. With this in mind, organisa tions like the Mossman District Branch Leukaemia Foundation, plus the amazing members and supporters involved, play a massive part in hopefully, one day, making illnesses such as leukaemia a thing of the past. The colourful Lavender and Lace Afternoon was, indeed, a fun occasion of entertainment, cent sales and raffles, which was then topped off with a deli cious afternoon tea. Foundation President Deborah Kachel kicked off the proceedings with an uplifting introduction, followed by the ever popular Shaun Cram as the MC. Apart from the actual fund raising activities, the afternoon was made even more special with some poignant musical entertainment.
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Foundation president Deborah Kachel with MC Shaun Cram. Inset: The Choir from Creative Souls Studio
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Musical entertainment from Lynda’s Music Studio Insets (L-R) Tasty Treats, and the raffles get underway
The organisers wish to thank all who attended the event, with special thanks to the entertain ers from Lynda’s Music Studio, the choir from Creative Souls Studio and the fashion parade by Casa ThanksMia.should also go out to Douglas Shire Council for sup porting the day, Shaun Cram for his wonderful MC work, plus those who donated prizes for the afternoon, including Moss man Meats, Peter Scomazzon, Casa Mia and Val Geary. All up, everyone should be congratulated for what was an extremely successful afternoon with total funds raised reaching approximately $3,000. Further details about the Mossman District Branch Leukaemia Foundation can be found on Facebook.
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As P&O Cruises Australia’s Pacific Encounter arrived in Brisbane on Saturday to begin year-round cruising, some leading Cairns tourism operators were among a group of suppliers to ‘claim’ the elegant cruise ship for Queensland. The Cairns supplier contingent included Nikki Giumelli, owner of the Bad Fishy Jetboat adventure and Tina and Rory Mur phy, owners of Hummers and Harleys. Both businesses have welcomed the return of cruising to Far North Queensland. Nikki Giumelli said the return of the cruise market would benefit other businesses within FNQ.
Cairns tourism operators welcoming the Pacific Encounter (L-R) Tina and Rory Murphy - Hummers and Harley attraction and Nikki Giumelli - Bad Fishy Jet Boats Cairns
“As a family-owned and operated business in Cairns, the cruise market provides a huge boost for our business, with arrivals we can plan for and guests who love our jet boating product,” Ms Giumelli said. “We are thrilled to host cruise guests again and wowing them on the stunning Cairns Trinity Inlet!” Tina and Rory Murphy said the arrival of the Pacifica Encoun ter was vital for the tourism industry in FNQ. “We’re absolutely thrilled to welcome Pacific Encounter to our waters and to claim her as our own for Queensland!” they said. “Her arrival brings with her a renewed confidence for our family-owned tourism business, and we’re excited to be soon welcoming her passengers to our slice of paradise in Far North Queensland.”PacificEncounter will play a major part in the revival of the Queensland cruise market, rebuilding Australia’s $5 billion cruise industry and reopening cruising to the South Pacific.
President of Carnival Australia and P&O Cruises Australia Marguerite Fitzgerald said Queensland, with more cruise destina tions than any other Australian state, was vital in rebuilding cruise tourism in “QueenslandAustralia.has already done so much to support the restart of cruising with the phased return of domestic itineraries, but it can now also be the springboard for the reopening of cruising in our region,” Ms Fitzgerald said.
“We are looking forward to a near normal summer cruise season around Australia in 2022-23, and Pacific Encounter will be a big part of that ongoing success story here in Queensland,” she said.
COMMUNITY CONNECT One Coast - Cassowary Coast
Seven motions will be put forward by Cassowary Coast Regional Council for con sideration at the upcoming 126th Annual Local Govern ment of Queensland (LGAQ) Conference.HeldinCairns in October, feedback provided by the Cassowary Coast community in the recent Community Scorecard guided Council’s decisions on what priorities should be highlighted at the Conference.Councillor Jeff Baines said the motions listed by Coun cil for inclusion in the 2022 LGAQ Conference align with key priorities identified in the Scorecard, including advo cating for affordable hous ing along with an incentive scheme to encourage GP’s to relocate to the area.
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Cr Jeff Baines with representatives from LGAQ and Gladstone, Isaac, Bundaberg and Whitsundays Councils
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WHAT’S ON26AUGUST AND 2 SEPTEMBER – MOVIE NIGHT UNDER THE STARS A free movie night featuring family-friendly films will be held at Silkwood and Kennedy from 7:00pm. Food and drink will be available for pur chase at each location. Movie and locations as follows: • Friday 26 August - Luis And The Aliens – Kennedy State School • Friday 2 September - Encanto – Silkwood Soccer Fields All children must be supervised by an adult for the duration of the movie to attend.
Council adopt Stage One: Community Voice Action Plan.
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“Each year LGAQ develop an advocacy action plan, designed to highlight the top policy positions and fund ing priorities which Council’s believe are critical to ensur ing Queensland flourishes and communities thrive,” Cr Baines said. Council endorsed seven motions to be considered by LGAQ which include: National Feral Pig Action Plan 2031 Hot and Sewerage Upgrades heard from the community that they expect stronger leadership from Council in the advocacy for our region. “Although the hard work happens on the ground, these forums present a great opportunity to advocate and connect with Council’s facing similar issues to our own region,” said Cr Baines. Earlier this month Cr Baines also met with local Council leaders and repre sentatives at the FNQROC (Far North Queensland Re gional Organisation of Coun cils) delegation in Canberra. Cr Baines said discussions focussed on regional road and water investment, stra tegic social housing, climate change initiatives, health and aged care in rural in regional areas.“These discussions are timely given the results of our recent community scorecard which demonstrate the com munity consider local roads the number one priority for our region. “Health and Community Services as well as Seniors’ Care, Services and Facilities also ranked highly as key areas the community wants Council to prioritise,” said Cr Baines. Council has also joined a research project to protect the Great Barrier Reef from silt washed from thousands of kilometres of unsealed country roads. Councillor Baines re cently travelled to Gladstone to attend the combined LGAQ Coastal Leaders and QCoast2100 Forums where the announcement was made regarding expansion of the program. “Council currently man ages 518km of unsealed roads and 1,204km of sealed and unsealed combined. This equates to approximately $1.6M in annual maintenance and $2.8M in resheeting. Cr Baines said as part of Council’s application to join the project three local roads were submitted as potential study sites: • Jubilee Road – 3.6km un sealed road Ranch Road (Tully River Catchment) -7.45km un sealed road • Granadilla Road - 9km unsealed road This research will give councils critical information to help advocate for funding to create cleaner road runoff to protect the Reef and create better roads for communities.
26 – 27 AUGUST – INNISFAIL AUTOFEST Two day event at the Mundoo Airport with events including Heads Up Roll Racing, Autofest Burnout Shootout and a street cruise and display. Full onsite catering and bar is available. For ticket information visit : www.autofest.com.au
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“I look forward to bring ing these discussions and solutions back to Council.” Cr Baines said.
This boutique festival showcases Australia’s most concentrated area of Art Deco Buildings in a region rich in tropical natural assets. With five days of jam-packed fun, fashion, music and most importantly Art Deco appreciation, there is something for everyone. Bookings are essential for some events. To see the full schedule of events visit: www.facebook.com/tropicalartdeco Visit Coucils website cassowarycoast.qld.gov.au/events for more information.
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26 – 28 AUGUST – REDBULL DEFIANCE Spectators can be part of the action in a world class adventure race –rafting, biking, and running over three days in South Mission Beach. For more information visit : www.redbull.com/au-en/events/red-bull-defiance-australia
14 – 18 SEPTEMBER – TROPICAL ART DECO FESTIVAL
– Reef Trust • Housing – Key Worker Housing - Funding • Water Security – Build ing our Regions funding continued • Rural GP’s - 2019 Stronger Rural Health Strategy • Grow Our own – Continued and increased Funding for Apprenticeships • Coastal Hazard Adaptation Strategy – Fund Actions from Strategy. “We’ve
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The iconic vision of coconut trees along foreshores and parks in the Cassowary Coast may seem effortless but Council’s annual de-nutting program manages the risk posed by falling coconuts to people utilising these areas.
EXTENDED OPERATING HOURS FOR STOTERS HILL FACILITY
Cairns and Hinterland Hospital and Health Services (CHHHS) is continuing work on a lo cal area needs assessment (LANA) in partnership with the community, health professionals and service providers. A local area needs assessment is a method of identifying unmet health and healthcare needs of a population and determining if changes are required to meet those unmet needs.
CCRC Councillors recently participated in a workshop presentation and discussion of LANA findings. LANA findings will help to determine the community’s health priorities, how to better use resources, and plan programs or activities that support people’s health needs. Council’s recent community scorecard results highlight the community consider health and community services one of the top priorities for our region. Visit https://cairns-hinterland.health.qld.gov.au/get-involved/have-your-say-on-localhealth-services for more information.
• Tully Nursery on Friday mornings – 9:00am to 12:00pm Council Nurseries are open for public sales on Thursdays from 8:00am to 3:00pm, and the Tully Nursery (beside the Council depot, Anderson St) is open on Fridays from 8:00am to 3:00pm. For more information on Council Nurseries please visit: www.cassowarycoast.qld.gov.au/nurseries
Cassowary Coast residents collect free native trees in Innisfail
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The Stoters Hill Waste Transfer Station also has a reuse shop with a range of quality, second-hand household items recovered from site. For more information regarding Waste Transfer Stations on the Cassowary Coast please visit: www.cassowarycoast.qld.gov.au/transfer-stations.
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LOCAL AREA NEEDS ASSESSMENT Planning for future health needs
Cassowary Coast Regional Council’s annual coconut de-nutting program will begin Thursday 18 August with specialist arborist contractors engaged by Council to undertake scaling and de-nutting. The program aims to maintain approximately 800 trees across the region including Flying Fish Point, Mission Beach and Cardwell. This program is an important part of ensuring the safety of both visitors and community members. The locations targeted include Council controlled parks, walking tracks, beach access points, and foreshores and is implemented to reduce the possibility of falling coco nuts which can cause considerable injury to visitors or community members.
Over the past two weeks at both Innisfail and Tully Council Nurseries, residents have been have encouraged to build a greener future with Council’s annual Native Tree Givea way. The Cassowary Coast community were given a choice of six tree species including Brown Gardenia, Bumpy Satinash, Broad Leave Paperbark, Lomandra, Powder Puff Lilly Pilly or a Weeping Bottle Brush. Native plants such as these offer habitat for wildlife, attract birds and butterflies and also provide fruit for local fauna including Cassowaries. At the end of the first week, an estimated 300 trees had already been collected by avid gardeners excited to support the initiative and encourage the growth of native flora in their ownAllbackyards.yearround Council Nurseries offer a variety of native plant species with community members encouraged to drop in to see what is available for purchase. Community members are also invited to support the facilities by volunteering their time through Council’s Volunteer Program. Residents can volunteer for a couple of hours each week:
As of Monday 15 August 2022, Stoters Hill Waste Transfer Station, west of Innisfail will commence extended operating hours at the facility. The new operating hours at the transfer station will be 8:00am to 5:00pm, Monday to Fri day. The facility’s weekend hours for Saturday and Sunday will continue to operate 9:00am to 4:00pm. The extension of hours will better align with the needs of the local community, business and patrons. Stoters Hill Waste Transfer Station offers the community a full range of reuse and recycle services to maximise the diversion of materials from landfill. The site also has a dedicated community drop-off area to safely accept materials that cannot be recycled or recovered.
ANNUAL COCONUT DE-NUTTING PROGRAM IN FULL SWING
• Innisfail Nursery on Thursday mornings – 8:30am to 11:30am
Health and ServicesCommunity Community Safety and Crime Youth Services Partner with Police to identify community safety hotspots for CCTV and lighting upgrades. Identify opportunitiesfundingfor additional CCTV and lighting. Activate existing spaces with youth activities andSubmitevents. three funding applications toward youth activities.
“Our locals and visitors bring our region to life and we can’t wait to see even more people jogging, walk ing, and admiring the beauty of our riverfront”, Cr Baines said. Council wishes to work with the community to create a vibrant recreational focus for the Dalrymple Esplanade, Innisfail’s premier riverfront area, where the area can best serve the community andAlthoughvisitors. the plan is a draft and further detail will be added once community feedback is completed, a number of potential recom mendations have been made based on observations and existing data:
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EconomicandDevelopmentJobs Award contract for Economic Development Strategy consultant. Establish Committee.DevelopmentEconomicAdvisory Council’s Leadership Adopt an Advocacy ActionProvideplan. regular ‘Meet Your Councillor’ sessions across the region.
• Installation of upgraded LED lighting to improve safety and visibility.
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COMMUNITY: OUR PEOPLE Advocate for increased Healthcare services and CommenceGPs. a monthly meeting with local disability reference group to ensure universal access requirements are being FundingUpdateconsidered.CommunityGuidelines to support initiatives that improve services for seniors and for those with a disability.
Cassowary Coast Re gional Council is inviting the community to have their say on the proposed upgrades to Dalrymple Esplanade, Innisfail. Division Five Councillor Jeff Baines said this exciting project aims to enhance family facilities and acces sible amenities - all of which aim to celebrate the natural Cassowary Coast way of life.
• New DDA compliant kerb ramp to connect shared path to cul-de-sac. The project will be un dertaken in stages. Stage One is funded as part of the Australian Government’s $3 billion Local Roads and Community Infrastructure (LRCI) Program. Further stages are cur rently unfunded for construc tion and Council will seek opportunities for funding once detailed design is complete. Council has com mitted that the existing path will remain in place until the new shared path has been constructed. Feedback on the pro posed upgrades can be found by Feedbackwww.cassowarycoast.qld.gov.au/dalrymple-esplanade.visiting:closes16September2022.
Roads, footpaths and cycleways Report on regional footpath ImprovementonUndertakeconditions.publicconsultationCouncil'sUnsealedRoadsPlan.
In April 2022, Council asked the community to join the conversation and share feedback on what is important to residents and where Council should focus its attentions through the Cassowary Coast Community Scorecard. 1,859 residents joined the conversation, sharing over one hundred thousand words to guide Council with its future priorities. The results were received in July and have been delivered through community workshops and the full survey results are posted on Council's webpage for all residents to access. The scorecard has provided an opportunity to hear local resident's perceptions and allowed Council to evaluate and adjust its priorities to fulfil community needs. Council has actively reviewed all the data collected and developed a set of actions to address the top priorities identified by the community. Council is committed to meeting the community needs and have taken the top priorities and grouped them into six goals, each goal has priority actions to be undertaken throughout 2022. The Stage One: Community Voice Action Plan outlines the priorities connection to Council's Corporate Plan 2021-2025 and features goals and priority actions. YOUR SAY ON THE FUTURE OF DALRYMPLE ESPLANADE
• New seating areas along shared path.
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• New water bubblers to allow for hydration during public use.
Adopt a Terms of Reference for a Youth Advisory Committee. Reseal 15 kilometres of roads across the region. Implement Council’s 'Grow our Own' Program to increase skilled workers in Cassowary Coast. Review the Organisational Design. Develop a Community Safety Group.
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• Installation of new stair well off Geraldton Bridge to improve accessibility to nearby paths and roads. Construct a concrete shared path along new alignment to take advan tage of riverfront views and natural layout of the environment.
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PAGE 16 Cairns Local News, Friday, August 26, 2022 www.cairnslocalnews.com.au One Coast - Cassowary Coast AUG 26, 2022 Cassowary Coast Libraries comprises of four 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 KEY CONTACTS 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. 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 Innisfail,887QLD 4860 Email: enquiries@cassowarycoast.qld.gov.au Customer Service Centres and Opening Hours
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This weekend the Cassowary Coast will host Red Bull Defiance – a world class adven ture race which covers 150km of the amazing region. Held across three days, from Friday 26 August until Sunday 28 August, the event in cludes trail running, mountain biking, rafting and kayaking and is based out of the stunning South Mission Beach. There a number of locations across there three days where spectators can get a taste of the action. Day 1 – Friday 26 August 2022 • 4:30pm onwards, South Mission Beach – Event Prologue Race Start and Carb Din ner, dinner tickets available for purchase on location ($25pp) Day 2 – Saturday 26 August 2022 • 2:00 – 7:00pm, Mena Creek Oval – competitors crossing the Day 2 finish line. Day 3 – Sunday 27 August 2022 • 7:00am, South Mission Beach – Competitors start Day 3 on the beach, kayaking around Timana/Thorpe island to Dunk Island. 12:15- 6:00pm, South Mission Beach – Competitors finish line and then Presenta tions. For more information of the event and for further course information visit: https://defiance.events/
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By Maria Larkins
PIONEER, Cate Langtree’s colourful and adventurous life took her from the gentle rolling green hills of Ireland to the rough and rugged goldfields of Far North Queensland. Catherine (Cate) Shinahan came from County Carlow, Ireland to Cooktown in 1878 as a 20-year-old sponsored servant. Her employer was Mr James Earl who had a commo dious home on the huge sheep and cattle property known as Butcher’s Hill Station. It was there that Cate met a young butcher named John (Jack) Langtree. Jack had migrated to Australia with his parents and siblings 22 years earlier. Jack and Cate married on March 16, 1881 and began an adventure which would take them all over far north Queens land. Cate recalled: “Jack and I worked hard to save enough money to get into the transport business. Eventually Jack was able to purchase a bullock team and transported goods from Port Douglas up over the bump to the Palmer River Gold Fields and Cooktown. We set up home in a mining camp at Scatter brain Creek, Upper Laura. This was on Jack’s transport route. I would get to see him every two weeks when he passed through. We had a small hut with an ant bed floor.” The couple had 10 chil dren: Lil, Annie, Phene, Dick, George, Jack, Kit, twins Tom and Vince and the youngest Charlotte.In1894 Cate encountered a most unsavoury character while she was at home alone at Montalbion with six of her chil dren. The notorious bushranger, Jacky Norman, was terrorising settlers for tobacco, food, and other supplies. Cate recounted the terrifying experience: “I gave him all that I had and a tin of tea just to get rid of him and his gang. Later they came back for more. When I refused their demands, they attacked the hut with spears and axes.”The fugitive was eventually caught after killing a police officer. He was convicted of manslaughter and sentenced to life imprisonment. Five years later the Langtree family ran the Silverton Hotel and stayed there until the mines closed in 1901. Jack and the boys chased work in the mines at California Creek, Nymbool and Irvinebank and in 1903 the family celebrated the weddings of the three eldest girls. Jack eventually retired and the couple moved to a small cottage in Church Street, Gordonvale. Jack passed away there in 1919. Three years later Cate suddenly took ill with appendicitis and died on August 31,Cairns’1922. residents will have the opportunity to meet Catherine and the other “Ghosts of Gordonvale” this Sunday, August 28, 2022, from 3pm. The stories of Catherine and the other pioneer settlers will be presented by members of the Mulgrave Shire Historical So ciety on the banks of O’Leary’s Creek, behind the monumental section of the Gordonvale Cemetery. Admission is $5 per person, bring your own chair and water. For further information contact the Mulgrave Shire Historical Society, Phone: (07) 40561810 or email: bigpond.com.settlersmuseum@Sources:MulgraveShire Historical Society (MSHS), TROVE, State Library of Queensland (SLQ). Butcher Hill Station, Cooktown district c. 1899, Courtesy SLQ. Mr James Earl of Butcher Hill Station, Courtesy SLQ Jack and Cate Langtree, courtesy MSHS. Bullock team transporting a boiler to one of the tin fields in the Cooktown district, ca. 1895. Courtesy SLQ.
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Turtle Cove Beach Resort has been supporting our local LGBTQIA+ communities sinceSince1993.new management, three years ago their focus has been supporting young, up and coming drag queens within the region, providing them with a safe space to perfect their craft and generate new and exciting opportunities.Theirnext big event, “Cirque De Sex Say” on September 9th, will yet again, give opportunity for our young performers to shine. Alongside this, Turtle Cove Beach Resort is committed to local businesses both to stimulate our local economy, support the families behind local businesses and mentor those new to the world of run ning their own business. They’ve had great success mentoring Rainbow Con nect Transport as a start-up business and were Cairns City Graphics first client and advocate, supplying quality leads that helped have a posi tive effect on this fast-growing business, turning heads of local and National business professionals.Asoneofthe few function ing adults-only resorts around Australia, they specialise in great food, great atmosphere, entertainment, and fun for the 18+ crowd. Their restaurant is outstanding, and the venue and view is arguably one of the best along the coast. Their room rates are avail able on their website, and any adults looking for a new place to dine, stay or relax can review them www.turtlecove.comat:
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FRIDAY Kaweyova - O’Donnells Palm Cove, Andrea5:00pm-Pools in Paradise, Stephanie5:00pm Manoza - Court House Lawn, 5:00pm Miss V DJ - Cairns FestivalThe Esplanade, 5:30pm Silver Fox Jazz Band - Chills/ Portifino, 6:00pm Kim Settle - Edge Hill Memorial Bowls Club, 6:00pm Big Pups - Mountain View Hotel, 6:00pm Danny Bani - Court House Lawn, 6:00pm Amber Farnan - The Benson Hotel, Infinity6:30pmDuo-Innisfail RSL Club, Tanya7:00pmMurphy - Trinity Beach Sports Club, 7:30pm Barry Morgan - Court House Lawn, Tullara7:30pm-Cairns Festival - The Esplanade, 7:45pm Hope D - Cairns FestivalThe Esplanade, 8:30pm Big Noise - Bar36 @ The Reef Hotel Casino, 9:00pm DJ MADAM MANANA - Court House Lawn, 9:00pm SATURDAY The Love Handles - Cairns Races, 11:30am Robert Cini - Cairns FestivalThe Esplanade, 1:00pm Yazmindi - Cairns FestivalThe Esplanade, 1:45pm Zaynab - Cairns FestivalThe Esplanade, 2:30pm 19-Twenty - Cairns FestivalThe Esplanade, 3:30pm R.3.B - Cairns Festival - The Esplanade, 4:45pm Barbary Coasters - Tuskers Tuckerbox, Mission Beach, Los5:30pmCaracoles - Machans Beach Community Hall, 6:00pm CarrizmaTheFat7:00pmInternationalKaweyovaInternationalAthertonClub,7:00pm-PullmanCairnsGrandBallroom,Picnic-CairnsFestival-Esplanade,7:45pm Fingerprint - Bar36 @ The Reef Hotel Casino, 9:00pm IZAK - Court House Lawn, 9:00pm SUNDAY Rusty Strings - Mareeba Leagues Club, 12:00pm The Love Handles - Tuskers Tuckerbox, Mission Beach, 1:00pm Whiskey Boat - Cairns Cruising Yacht Squadron, Infinity1:00pmDuo - Cairns RSL, 1:00pm Dazz & the Boyzz - The Celt, Kaweyova2:00pm - Hidden at Yorkeys, 3:00pm Big Pups - Palm Cove Tavern, 3:00pm SAX MAN Troy StevensPullman Palm Cove Sea Temple, 3:00pm Mark Sartori - Court House Lawn, 5:00pm Kirsty Burchill - Court House Lawn, 6:00pm Amy Shark - Tanks Arts Centre, Parklands,OrchestraQueensland7:00pmSymphony-MunroMartin7:00pm Tony George - Bar36 @ The Reef Hotel Casino, 7:30pm Barry Morgan - Court House Lawn, 7:30pm tanksartscentre.com
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SET your alarms early on Saturday, September 3 as Cairns plays host to Patricia Piccinini’s Skywhale family. Skywhale and Skywhalepa pa are monumental sculptures in the form of hot-air balloons that will be in Cairns for one dayTheonly.Gallery, in partner ship with the National Gallery of Australia, will become a tropical home to Skywhale 2013 and Skywhalepapa 2020 as the two fantastical creatures are inflated and tethered at the Cairns Showgrounds as part of Cairns Festival 2022 on its 60th anniversary.Whilethe balloons are not able to make a free-flight across Cairns due to the proximity of the Cairns flight path, a tether will allow audiences to enjoy these incredible floating sculp tures up close and personal for longer.Tocelebrate this event, the community is invited to bring a blanket and picnic breakfast to the Cairns Showgrounds to be part of the action. This is a free event but bookings are essential.Artist Patricia Piccinini said skywhales were creatures that could only be spotted once in a lifetime.“One of the things about the skywhales is that you need to be lucky to see them,” Ms Pic cinini“Thesaid.wind and weather must be right, essentially nature must allow us to see them and we cannot control that. “We are lucky if we get to see them, just like we are lucky if we get to see so many of the wonders of the natural world. “It reminds us that not eve rything is just for us whenever we want it. And that we should be grateful. I really love that.” Currently on a national tour, ‘Skywhales: Every heart sings’ is an extraordinary project which seeks to present extraor dinary art across Australia. And Skywhales is presented by Cairns Art Gallery in partner ship with National Gallery of Australia, Kamberri/Canberra and Cairns 6.20thegrounds.temberaudiencespapaSkywhaleFestival.andSkywhalewilldelightandenthrallonSaturday,Sep3attheCairnsShowGatesopenat5am,skywhalesarelaunchedatam. For more information, visit skywhalescom.au/whats-on/exhibitions/https://www.cairnsartgallery.orclickonhttps://bit.ly/3R4LN3nin our online version of the paper.
“The Princess Quest offers the girls the opportunity to form great friendships and come away from the experi ence with a wealth of personal and professional growth. They devote a lot of time to the community and are an integral part of the fund raising which allows the festival to operate eachThisyear.”year the main festival day takes place on Saturday October 8. It will start with the tractor pull in the morning and markets all day in Munro St leading up to the Grand Parade at 3pm.Tractors with many decades of farm service behind them right up to the very newest, lat est high-tech machines will be featured at the Festival, both in the pull events and during the grand parade. “It’s fabulous for the farm ers to get together and show the community what these tractors are capable of – both vintage and state of the art.” At Bill Wakeham Park the tractor pull will continue into the evening along with rides and games, art and craft dis plays, live music, roving per formers, a range of food trucks, a licensed bar, and crowning of the Harvest Festival Queen. A significant change this year will be the holding of the annual Duck Dash in Babinda Creek, with $4,000 in prizes, after rather than before the main“ThisFestival.year we are hold ing the Duck Dash after the festival on Sunday October 23 and we’re looking forward to showcasing our newly crowned Queen at this event.”
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IF LAST year’s Babinda Harvest Festival is anything to go by – the 2022 event will bring in a bumper crop of locals and visitors, eager and willing to celebrate the area’s farming history. The small town on the southern outskirts of the Cairns local government area lost its major employer, the Babinda Sugar Mill, which shut down in 2011 after 94 years of crushing. But Babinda and its longrunning festival were not demoralised or discouraged by the closure. Apart from a couple of years of postponements due to unforeseen events including COVID-19, the town has held the Harvest Festival every year for nearly 60 years and this time, organisers are going with a ‘Magical Wonderland’ theme. Last year, more than 5,500 people went through the gates at Bill Wakeham Park and organisers hope for an even bigger turnout for the upcom ingPrincessevent. Quest entrants have been selected and prepara tions are underway for a grand parade, best dressed shop competition, high tea and a return of the north Queensland tractor pull. High tea afternoon is Sep tember 3 and on the evening of Saturday, September 17, spon sors and supporters will attend the Harvest Festival Cabaret at the RSL Memorial Hall, where Princess entrants showcase their public speaking skills before joining the audience in dancing the night away. “The lead up events are always well attended,” Festival secretary Susan Cooper said. “The High Tea and Cabaret are a sell-out year after year and we are always looking at expanding numbers, which is fantastic,” Ms Cooper said. It is an event which, despite Babinda’s small population of around 1,200, brings together a lot of the community in the town and its surrounds.
Aided by wonderfully witty dialogue; awkwardness, home truths, dis coveries, and ultimately love, abound in this story about that age-old mystery that is family. Director, Narelle Shorey along with her very talented and dedicated cast and crew have been working non-stop, but thoroughly enjoying the ride, to create Herb’s home, the essential late 70’s style in cos tumes and décor, and to bring Simon’s engaging, complex and very real, loveable characters to life. You will laugh, chuckle at the familiar and possibly even shed a tear. ‘I Ought to be in Pictures’ runs from Friday, September 16th to Saturday, September 24th at the Rondo. You won’t want to miss out, so, Book Direct www.therondo.com.au/bookat: or phone 0415 822 333 to ensure your seat for an entertaining night of theatre.
The Cairns Esplanade transforms into a street parade of dazzling entertain ment for the young and the young at heart with the Cairns Festival Diamond Jubilee Grand Parade. Dress in your best glitzy, glittered attire with enough sequins and sparkle to be seen from the skies and come join in on the Grand Parade festivities. Head to the waterfront and enjoy a spectacular fireworks display.
Libby (Morgan Elliston) tells Herb (James Mousa) “One day I may be standing up there getting my Emmy Award or my Grammy or my Oscar….” While a puzzled Steffy (Heather Baker) looks on. Photo by Barton Photography.
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GET READY to have some fun and dress to impress in your Art Deco attire with the Innisfail & District Historical Society’s Tropical Art Deco Festival. Events will get under way on Wednesday, September 14th with a variety of free and ticketed events through to Sun day, September 18th. Events on offer include a free, Art Deco themed mystery movie with champagne on ar rival at the Innisfail library, jazz music performances in Edith Street and at the Lions Markets, Gals and Gangsters Basket Cabaret with dance band ‘Beer Body’, Historical Cemetery Walk, ‘Speakeasy’ party cruises and Fashion Parade at the Con servatorium, with the Vintage Market at the Shire Hall on Sunday, September 18th. New to the events program this year is the Art Deco Herit age and Historical Tour, travel ling by bus between Innisfail and Cardwell, a great day out for locals and visitors alike. The local Historical Society Museum will be open during the festival for a closer look at Innisfail’s history and heritage and you can download the free app to do the Art Deco and Historic Buildings self-guided Town Walk around the CBD of Innisfail. Make sure to book your free tour of the Johnstone Shire Hall to discover its his tory and stunning Art Deco architectural features. A visit to Paronella Park is also a must during the festival, with tours available throughout the day and into the evening. “We’ve got lots of great events planned for September. We need the local community to support our festival by get ting involved and coming along to the events. There’s some thing for everyone,”festival convenor Kerry Linton said. The complete events program and booking details can be found on the Historical Society’s new website at www. innisfailhistory.com.au/about-6, the Cassowary Coast Council’s Tropical Art Deco events page or on the Tropical Art Deco and Innisfail Historical Society Facebook pages. Book your events now, do not miss out on this fantastic festival right on your door-step. Five days of Art Deco fun, fashion, music and more! Chris N with period items Art Deco
A new work arising from author Marilyn Marsh-Booth’s lived experience as one of the world’s first trained female commercial pilots in the late 1960’s, when de spite being in the age of women’s liberation, certain careers were considered hopelessly out of reach for women. In fact, the aviation industry, like many others, remains stalwartly male-dominated even in 2022. This play is a call to be brave. It is a call to young women today to never accept the word ‘no’ to their career dreams on the basis of their gender. Book tickets through Humantix
Sat August 27, 2022 @ 5:00pm - 10:00pm Fashique Runway – Shangri-La, The Marina Murrii Quu Couture Indulge in a Night of Sustainable Glamour 14 Queensland Designers present an Inspired Fashion Conscious NarrativeDelivering High-End Eco-Friendly Collections - that’s Repurposed - Recycled - Organic - Hand-Sewn - Limited Editions, with entertainment by X-Factors Soul Mumma - The Lovely Ms Rochelle Pitt Watson. Bookings Via TryBooking
Sun August 28, 2022 @ 4:00pm - 6:00pm Creative Life Photography Maternity Mini Sessions
Sat August , 2022 @ 5:30pm - 8:00pm Cloud Song Creative Development Showcase Bulmba-ja Arts Centre
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The Australian Armour and Artillery Museum
‘I OUGHT TO BE IN PICTURES’
When: Friday August 26th to Sunday September 4th Time: 6.30pm to 11.00pm Venue: Cairns Esplanade & Eastern Events Lawn Mon August 29, 2022 @ 7:30pm Fakes and Forgeries in Silver ADFAS Cairns Silver Historian and President of the Silver Society of Australia, Warwick James, shares his knowledge of forging and methods of detecting fakes and forgeries. He explains the significance hallmarking plays in preventing faking and the weapons used against forgers.
Celebrating All Things
This year the Australian Armour & Artillery Museum will be hosting the 7th Annual AusArmourfest on the 26th-27th-28th August 2022! Take your chance to ride in an iconic WWII vehicle or something more modern! AusArmourfest will have a vehicle for everyone.
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Fri August 26, 2022 @ 9:00am - 4:30pm AusArmourfest 2022
FRIDAY – Iconic Vehicles of WWII SATURDAY & SUNDAY – Vehicles of WWII, Cold War & Modern Era Book tickets through The Australian Aromour & Artillery Museum Sat August 27, 2022 @ 6:30pm - 11:00pm Reef Light - Illuminate the Tropics Cairns Festival 2022 The city of Cairns lights up in celebration of the Great Barrier Reef through this magnificent and immersive sensory light experience. Reef Light is an extraordinary journey for all guests, incorporating innovative technologies, vibrant colours, captivating lasers, digital artworks and enchanting soundscapes.
Sat August 27, 2022 @ 5:30pm - 8:00pm Grand Parade & Fireworks Spectacular Cairns Festival
When: Monday August 29th, 7:30pm Venue: Cairns Sheridan Hotel, 295 Sheridan Street. Cost: visitors $25.00 Enquiries: cairns@adfas.com.au - Ph: 0414 125 100
These Maternity Mini Sessions are run sporadically throughout the year, giving the opportunity for women who aren’t so sure about getting maternity photos done. You can now have just a short 15 minute session to get this special time in your life captured without having to commit to a private session. There are only a limited amount of spots available for the day so you need to book in quick to secure your spot! Visit www.creativelife.mypixieset.com/maternity/ for bookings
BEING Broadway’s most popular playwright, Neil Simon’s plays are loved by audiences throughout the world and beginning on September 16th at the Rondo Theatre, in Greenslopes St, the Cairns Little Theatre is bringing you the op portunity to experience Simon’s wonderful father/daughter com edy, ‘I Ought to be in Pictures’. You will meet bright, outgo ing, 19 year-old New York born Libby Tucker (Morgan Elliston), her scriptwriter father, Herb (James Mousa) and his very patient girlfriend, makeup artist, Steffy (Heather Baker). Laid back Herb, whose ‘glory days’ seem to be behind him, has not had contact with Libby since leaving his New York family 16 years ago. However, his life is about to liven up when Libby arrives, unannounced, on the doorstep of his West Hollywood home, after hitch-hiking across America to tell Herb he “owes” her and she wants him to “get her into the movies.”
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You are best to investigate investments that will grow in value over an extended period. Be sure to organize events that will keep the children busy. You’ll find travel or involvement in large groups gratifying. Pamper yourself for a change.
Put financial speculation with family members or friends on the back burner for now. You need to get down to basics with regard to yourself. Someone you work with could have a personal interest in you. You will do your best work on your own.
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A long, quiet walk alone may help you sort out your thoughts. You may want to take another look at the investment you are about to make. You need to be inspired and have your spirits lifted. You can stabilize your financial situation if you make property investments. You may have a hidden adversary who would love to prove you wrong. Passion will be your only answer. If you join intellectual or cultural groups, you should meet individuals who stimulate you. Deep discussions may only lead to friction. You need to look into ways to change your self-image. You will communicate easily and should be able to accomplish all that you set out to do. This will be a very hectic week if you’ve made promises to too many people. You’re in the mood to spend time with your lover. Plan some family outings. Your health may have suffered due to neglect or abuse. You need to start planning that vacation. Travel for business or pleasure.
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Don’t make unreasonable promises. You can expect opposition from family as well as colleagues. You can gain valuable cultural knowledge through dealing with foreigners. You should spend your day trying to get things completed at work.
Co-workers may not be completely honest with you; try not to rely on help from others. Insincere gestures of friendliness are likely to occur. Be aware that you might be at fault as well. You will have the getup and go to contribute a great deal to groups of interest.
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Do not allow colleagues to hinder your ambitions. Some time spent with that special someone should be your intent. Spend some time with people who can shed some light on your personal situation. Keep the promises you’ve made, or you can expect to be in the doghouse. You need to refrain from being the generous one in the group. You can count on getting a pat on the back for your efforts. Re-evaluate your situation. Take time to visit someone who has been I confined due to illness. Let them know what your intentions are. Uncertainty regarding your mate may emerge; re-evaluate what you see in each other. Move forward if you want to turn your life around. You may need to make a few alterations to your living arrangements.
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Your personal partner may be less than willing to accommodate you this week. Focus on using your creative abilities in other ways. Satisfy your passionate mood. It may not be the best time to socialize with clients or colleagues this week.
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Located on the north side of Cairns, close to the beaches of exclusive Yorkeys Knob and Trinity ExtremelyPark.tidy condition - air conditioned and fans throughout Second floor apartment ensures cool breezes all year round On site managers keep the complex in immaculate condition Low body corp or $4346 annually Rent return of $425 per week Current tenants are here until March 2023 and want to stay. Private InspectionsOffersWelcome.Over $320,000 VIEWS IN PARADISE! REAL ESTATE 70 Edith Street, Innisfail, QLD 4860 Phone: (07) 4061 List#:15081466 Large highset Queenslander converted into a duplex with seven bedrooms, two kitchens, two kitchenettes and individually fenced backyards. Fully Tenanted bringing in great returns. Inspect today, a worthwhile investment! GreatMourilyaninvestment FOR $399,000SALE • Highset • 7 Bed • 4 Bath • Land Is 1,012 Sqm • 4 Toilet • 2 Carport • Air Conditioning • Built In Robes • Fans • Fenced • Patio • Verandah • Vinyl Floors Property Features GREAT FAMILY HOME 36 RILEY ST, EAST INNISFAIL Contact Kylie on 0428 944 563 • Solid 4 Bedroom block home • Solar Power • Garden Shed and rear patio • Large 1,212 sqm yard with vehicle access to backyard. • Great family home with loads of space Call to arrange an inspection today. $299,000 List #1524 https://aarealty.net/property/1524/ 4 1 2 Land Area 1,212 sqm LIFESTYLE BLOCK 3.74 HA – CAMP CREEK Contact Kylie on 0428 944 563 Perfect for Horses or Small Crops • 2 bedroom house • Machinery Shed with power • Bore and Rainwater Tanks Call our team to arrange an inspection . $480,000 List #1522 https://aarealty.net/property/1522/ DUPLEX - INNISFAIL ESTATE Contact Kylie on 0428 944 563 • 2x2 bedroom lowset duplex • Airconditioned living area Masonry block construction • Long term tenants Don’t miss out on this one ! Call to arrange an inspection today. $325,000 List #1544 https://aarealty.net/property/1544/4222 1 4 Land Area 3.74 ha OUTSTANDING INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITY Contact Louise on 0448 751 963 • Polished timber floors • 2 Blocks from Innisfail CBD Living/bedrooms air conditioned Fantastic Investment potential This is a rare property that retains many of its beautiful original features. Located only 2 blocks from the CBD this current high yielding rental property is very well priced to sell. Arrange an inspection today. $265,000 List #1465 https://aarealty.net/property/1465/43 VACANT LAND - PRIME LOCATION Contact Louise on 0448 751 963 Large blocks like this are becoming rare. Located only 1.7 kms from the Innisfail CBD and close to local and statewide transport, this vacant land presents endless opportunities for the forward thinking buyer. Call our agent for more details. Call to arrange an inspection today. $175,000 List #1506 https://aarealty.net/property/1506/ Land Area 1,113 sqm TROPICAL LUXURY 9 CHURCH STREET, EAST INNISFAIL Contact Louise on 0448 751 963 This luxuriously appointed residence has all the features of a tropical resort. Its spacious practical design and great location also makes this property the perfect family home.Call our team to arrange an inspection $465,000 List #1545 https://aarealty.net/property/1545/LandArea800sqm Land Area 1,012 sqm 3 2 2 70 Edith Street, Innisfail | Phone: 4061 1466 Email: www.aarealty.netaarealty@aarealty.net GREAT FAMILY HOME 36 RILEY ST, EAST INNISFAIL Contact Kylie on 0428 944 563 • Solid 4 Bedroom block home • Solar Power • Garden Shed and rear patio • Large 1,212 sqm yard with vehicle access to backyard. • Great family home with loads of space Call to arrange an inspection today. $299,000 List #1524 https://aarealty.net/property/1524/ 4 1 2 Land Area 1,212 sqm LIFESTYLE BLOCK 3.74 HA – CAMP CREEK Contact Kylie on 0428 944 563 Perfect for Horses or Small Crops • 2 bedroom house • Machinery Shed with power • Bore and Rainwater Tanks Call our team to arrange an inspection . $480,000 List #1522 https://aarealty.net/property/1522/ ContactDUPLEX2x2 bedroom • Airconditioned • Masonry block Long term tenants Don’t miss out on this Call to arrange an inspection $325,000 List #1544 2 1 4 Land Area 3.74 ha OUTSTANDINGContact • Polished timber floors • 2 Blocks from FantasticLiving/bedroomsInnisfailInvestment This is a rare property Located only 2 blocks property is very well priced $265,000 List #1465 VACANT LAND - PRIME LOCATION Contact Louise on 0448 751 963 Large blocks like this are becoming rare. Located only 1.7 kms from the Innisfail CBD and close to local and statewide transport, this vacant land presents endless opportunities for the forward thinking buyer. Call our agent for more details. Call to arrange an inspection today. $175,000 List #1506 https://aarealty.net/property/1506/ Land Area 1,113 sqm TROPICAL LUXURY 9 CHURCH STREET, EAST INNISFAIL Contact Louise on 0448 751 963 This luxuriously appointed residence has all the features of a tropical resort. Its spacious practical design and great location also makes this property the perfect family home.Call our team to arrange an inspection $465,000 List #1545 https://aarealty.net/property/1545/LandArea800sqm3 2 2 64 MILL STREET, MOURILYAN List #1553 https://aarealty.net/property/1553/ • 2 Bedrooms with room for a third. • Airconditioned bedrooms and living area. • Powered colorbond shed with lean-to. • Fenced yard for pets. • Entertainment/BBQ area. For inspection call Kylie on 0428 944 563$240,000 UNIQUE FAMILY HOME OR RARE INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITY List #1533 https://aarealty.net/property/1533/ Perched on one of the highest points in Innisfail, only 1 km from the CBD, this historic home with its mountain views and tropical breezes is perfect for either the larger family, or as a rental property. With two completely separate living spaces, there is potential to have your own home and an income under the same roof. Arrange to inspect this unique property today. 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Kuranda Heritage Markets: Rob Vievers Dr, 10:00-15:00
Mission Beach Monster: Ulysses Park, 07:30-12:00 Port Douglas: by St Mary’s Church, 07:30-14:00 Rusty’s Markets: Grafton St, Cairns, 05:00-18:00 Tumoulin: Tumoulin Railway Station, 08:00-12:00
Kuranda Rainforest Markets: 7 Therwine St, 09:30-15:00
Kuranda Rainforest Markets: 7 Therwine St, 09:30-15:00
Kuranda Rainforest Markets: 7 Therwine St, 09:30-15:00
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Kuranda Heritage Markets: Rob Vievers Dr, 10:00-15:00
Kuranda Heritage Markets: Rob Vievers Dr, 10:00-15:00
Mossman: St David’s Church, 07:00-13:00 Rusty’s Markets: Grafton St, Cairns, 05:00-18:00 Tully: Main St, 07:00-12:00 Yungaburra: Bruce Jones Park, Main St, 07:00-12:00
Classifieds Deadlines 4pm Wednesday every week of publication did you know..? we have an online Business Directory www.cairnslocal.com.au 1st PRIZE: G. Montafia Ticket Number: #3577 Destination Rome: Return Tickets for 2 people. The Cairns Italian Festival in collaboration with Patty Poutanen - Travel Managers is offering 2 return flights to Rome and 2 nights accommodation for 2 people in a 4-star hotel in Rome. This package includes: Return Flights with taxes included. 2 nights 4- star accommodation in a traditional Roman hotel. Return Transfers. Day tour to Vatican Museum. Day tour to the Roman Forums. Daily Breakfast. Value 7,000 2nd PRIZE: P. Jarvis Ticket Number: #2651 Cash reward of $300 3rd PRIZE: W. Luscombe Ticket Number: #2140 Cash reward of $300 4th PRIZE: C. Lestari Ticket Number: #1818 5th PRIZE: B.Tarca Ticket Number: #2495 6th PRIZE: S. Zappala Ticket Number: #1044 7th PRIZE: G.Meoli Ticket Number: #1336 8th PRIZE: J. Callaghan Ticket Number: #2898 9th PRIZE: K. Angel Ticket Number: #3230 10th PRIZE: G. Cheng Ticket Number: #2335 11th PRIZE: G.Rumbolo Ticket Number: #1166 12th PRIZE: P. Stokes Ticket Number: #1948 13th PRIZE: J. Raso Ticket Number: #542 14th PRIZE: M. Molloy Ticket Number: #2673 15th PRIZE: D. Sinopoli Ticket Number: #907 16th PRIZE: S.Soncin Ticket Number: #510 17th PRIZE: A. Savo Ticket Number: #1174 18th PRIZE: B.Graziella Ticket Number: #1297 19th PRIZE: J. Moran Ticket Number: #2278 20th PRIZE: P. Ridolfi Ticket Number: #36 21st PRIZE: S. Majer Ticket Number: #2698 22nd PRIZE: M.Terranova Ticket Number: #1481 23rd PRIZE: R. Scott Ticket Number: #1903 24th PRIZE: T.Lydiard Ticket Number: #2070 25th PRIZE: S. Dati Ticket Number: #296 26th PRIZE: G.Armenti Ticket Number: #2755 Cairns Italian Festival Raffle Winners Wish your loved one a Happy Birthday in Prices start from $25 Ph: 4031 7678 | E: admin@cairnslocalnews.com.au SELL IT TODAY This space can be yours for as little as $34 Call Lisa at 07 4031 7678 Find us Facebookon cairnslocalnews.com.au IN loving memory of those who are forever in our hearts. Email admin@cairnslocalnews.com.au or call Lisa on 07 4031 7678 to place an ad. SELL it Today! Call Lisa on 07 4031 76378 CAREERS NOTICES SalesFullExecutivetime This is a great opportunity to be part of an expanding sales team with a great culture in the Cairns region. We require an enthusiastic salesperson who can service existing clients and build a client base. This person must be results driven, capable of working alone, dynamic, selfdriven, and willing to get out of the office and build relationships. The product range is across digital and Newspaper advertising, selling to a wide range of businesses across the region. Full training is provided along with mobile phone, tablet and laptop, you will be required to have a reliable vehicle. Remuneration includes salary and a fair commission structure, which means your package can be as big as you make it. If you feel that this is you, forward your resume to admin@cairnslocalnews.com.au We’re looking for the Right Person Is it You? y y PERSONALS Lady 74 years seeks buddypal. Write to: PO Box 290, Earlville, 4870 • Real Estate Sales Agent Full Time (Weekends inc) • Real Estate Property Manager PPT/Full Time POSITIONSVACANTINNISFAIL BUSY OFFICE REQUIRES: To apply, email your resume to aarinnisfail@outlook.com Previous office/computer experience and a drivers licence are essential. Must be able to work effectively as part of a team and be well presented, highly punctual and organised. Real Estate Certificate preferred but not essential. CAREERS
Rusty’s Markets: Grafton St, Cairns, 05:00-18:00
Friday August 26th Cairns Night Markets: 54-60 Abbott St, 16:30-23:00
Sunday August 28th Cairns Night Markets: 54-60 Abbott St, 16:30-23:00
Saturday August 27th Cairns Night Markets: 54-60 Abbott St, 16:30-23:00
EDGE HILL MEMORIAL BOWLS CLUB
candcdementiacarers@gmail.com These sessions provide an opportunity for attendees to enjoy time together in the company of others in a similar situation. Morning tea is provided (paid for by gold coin donations)
MOSSMAN MEN’S BOWLS
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WEST CAIRNS MEN’S BOWLS Friday Scroungers: Winner: Simon Vardy; R/up: Chris Bartholomew. Tuesday Comp: Winners: J Jackson, Ted Ham ilton and Phil Buntain 26pts; R/ up: Neil Mallyon, M Pennilla and J Populin on 22pts. Thirsty Thursday: best players: Mary, D Williams and J Smith, these players are showing great improvement. Sunday Morning: Winners: Steve, Rick, J Mur ray on 20pts; R/up: Royston, Normy K and J Bent on 20pts; jackpot was not won. Club Championship: Nominations are called for the B grade Pairs competition. Also, nominations for MIXED pairs and mixed Fours are on the board. Ensure that Helen nnows of any games to be played over the coming weeks.
Winners: Bob Pitson, Lorenzo Cadorin, Roly Hill, Maz Zacher; R/up: Ivan Sayad, Norma Gray, Neil Vogler. Thursday August 18th: Self-Selected Pairs: Winner: Ettore Tirraboschi’s team; R/ up: Peter Soda’s team; best 2nd game Brian Fitzpatrick’s team. Jackpot taken. Sunday August 21st: Club Selected Triples Winners: Liz Plowman, Rolly Hill, Santina Tirraboschi; R/ up: Joy Dennis, Pauline Brown, Hardy Wallace. Mareeba men’s team travelled to Mossman on Sunday for the Mossman festival. A great day of bowls and fellowship with Mossman teams taking out the honours. Play under the shade on our carpet green for perfect bowl ing conditions. For information and nominations ph 4092 5288. Good bowling everyone.
Results: Wednesday August 17th: Winners: Quentin Bates, John Blain, Bill Power; R/ up: Alan Del Favero, Joe Jackson, Kevin Holden; 3rd: Greg Hickey, Athol Smith, Garry Mule. Saturday August 20th: Winners: Naoko Kina, Roz Fraser, Daphne Begg; R/ up: Max Harker, Maree Daffy, Athol Smith, Rob Moody.
MOSSMAN LADIES’ BOWLS August 18th: The Consist ency Final: Christy Colley def Honey C. Social bowls win ners: Maree Crees and Anita McCoist; R/up: Gloria Geeves and Robin Petrus. Raffle won by Gloria Geeves.
MILLAA MILLAA GOLF Gadgarra Sawmill (Alan Hapgood) was the sponsor of the Biscue Bogey event. Win ner: Les Taylor finishing with +6; R/up: Kelvin Brooks with +5, on countback from 3rd: Trevor Warrener. Bradman’s Prize: Warwick Howarth. NTP: Warwick Howarth information call 0421 416 971 email
August 19th: Ladies Sugar Festival: Winners: N Sarton, Carmen Bolton, Margaret Heffernan and W Zieth; R/up: Kath M, Lyn K, Margaret M, and Jan L; 3rd: D McCahan, Christine Rowbury, Anita McCoist and F O’Shea. Spider winners: Thellie Simpson and Jan White. What a marvellous turn out. Thank you to all the players, near and from far away. It was reported that the food was good and the chance to catch up or meet new people was welcomed. To Troy and the kitchen staff, to the bar and to Harry our Manager, thank you for helping to make our Ladies Sugar Festival run smoothly. To our President Car ole Maxted, Janice B and all the ‘little helpers’ thank you. Any ladies wishing to learn to play bowls, there is free coaching available. For Thursday, names in by 12:00pm and we play at 1:00pm, Bowls attire. For more information contact Carole Maxted: caroles44bb@dodo. com.au or 0400 954 537.
Saturday September 3rd: Zone Pennant Playoff against Suburban Townsville being played at Mareeba commencing at 9:00am. Men’s Section:
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Eighteen players enjoyed their game of social lawn bowls on the carpet green at West Cairns Bowls Club last Monday. Winner: team John Frisch supported by Gwen Cory and Tony Simao. Next week we will play again starting at 1:30pm after cards are called at 1:15pm and continue to 4:30pm when a raffle is drawn with a cash prize on offer for the winning team drawn at random. Another opportunity to win a substantial prize is on offer if a winning disc with two playing cards enfaced is drawn before the game commences. All reg istered bowlers interested in a game of social bowls would be welcomed to join us free from the worry of being competitive. To join us, please contact selec tor Rosemary on mobile 0409 624 623, or add your name to the sheet inside the club. Visi tors, please add name of parent club, a mobile phone contact and position usually played to help with selection. All of our players welcome visitors and always make them welcome.
Coming Events: Saturday Au gust 27th: Mixed Mufti 3 Bowl Triples - club select skips pick a card, visitors welcome, cash prizes plus jackpot. Nomina tions close on day at 11:30am for play at 12:30pm. Contact office on 4055 5344 and leave a message.Wednesday August 31st: Men’s Self Select 3 Bowl Tri ples - cash prizes plus jackpot, visitors welcome. Nomina tions close 11:30am for play at 12:30pm contact Don Stewart 0427 816 894. A new order for Club shirts is now being organ ised if interested please contact Judy Rick on 0428 772 793.
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Thursday August 18: A great turnout with 24 players for so cial bowls. An enjoyable night and congratulations to Gary Watts to win the meat tray. Sunday August 21: With no Jackpot Bowls due to the club hosting the Sugar Festival, the Men’s Fours held a great day of bowls on the Sunday. With 9 visiting teams from Atherton, Malanda, Herberton, Dimbulah, Cooktown, Ravenshoe and team of Bernie O’Shea, Moss man had 7 teams (28 players) to ensure a full green for the day with 4 games of 10 ends (or 1 hr 20 mins per game). After four rounds, the final winners were, 3rd: Mossman team of Gerard Beech, Kel Cunning ham, Mick Plummer and Keith Budge; R/up: team of Bernie O’Shea; Winners: the Mossman team of Chris Payne, Col Wid dows, Peter Fairchild and Steve Hudson. Thank you to the Club and the management team for hosting the day and a special thank you to the bar and kitchen staff - these days wouldn’t be a success without your support! Jackpot Bowls this Saturday, names in by 12:00pm with card call at 12:45pm for a 1:00pm start. No Club Championship games scheduled for this week end. The next Social Bowls will be held Thursday September 1st from 5:30pm with names in by 5:00pm at a cost of $10 per person. Cost includes a sausage sizzle after the game (8.00pm) and the chance to win a $50.00 meat tray from Moss man Butchers. To register ring the Club on 4098 1434. Social Bowls now held on the 1st and 3rd Thursday of each month and open to all members, non members and beginners wish ing to try bowls for the first time.Anyone interested in play ing bowls, either for the first time or returning to the game, contact David White on 0407 630 759. Follow Mossman Bowls Club Men’s Section on Facebook. GORDONVALE BOWLS Wednesday 1:00pm Social Bowls, Newcomers very wel come. Thursday 1:00pm Club Selected 3 Bowl Pairs. Friday 5:00pm Bare Foot Bowls, 6:00pm Steak Burgers & Sau sage Sizzle - Group Bookings 4056 1050. Results from last week: Winners: Sandy & Graeme, 29 points; R/up: Rob & AQ, 28 points. Raffle Winner: Mucka. Saturday’s Gilboy Open Triples has full quota of teams, cards called 8:30am for 9:00am start. Coming Up on Saturday September 3rd, The family of the late Pat Miller are having an afternoon tea at the club at 2:00pm.
Tuesdays: Barefoot bowls names in by 6:00pm. Come and try bowls, club bowls available and bar open every Tuesday night. Wednesday August 17th: Club Selected Triples/Fours
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Ladies Social Bowls: Thurs day August 18th Social Bowls: Winners: Joyce Ault and Jean nie Wild. No Social bowls for Thursday August 25th due to the Zone Final of the 8 a side Pennant being played at Edge Hill. Ladies check the notice board for Consistency Singles draw. Urgently contact bowls@edgehillbowls.com.auladies for information and nomination for Edge Hill Ladies Classic which will be played Saturday August 27th and Sunday Au gust 28th and will be sponsored by LJ Hooker Edge Hill with prize money totalling $4320. Includes a Night game played underMen’slights.Mixed Social Bowls: Tuesday August 16th Social Bowls winners: Mary Jackson and Les Jackson; R/up: Barry Butt and Ian Stafford. Tuesday Night Social Bowls
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BROTHERS EDMONTON Ladies Section: Results: NQ Games held in Townsville: Congratulations to Cathy Barry, Sue Rowe, Denise Quinn, Margie Bruni for winning the Fours and Terry McAlary making it through to Singles Semi Finals. Coming Events: Thursday August 25th: President Sandra and Patron Bev Hill’s Day: cards called at 12:15pm for a 12:30pm start. Thursday September 1st: BELBC Graded Triples: 2 games x 16 ends commenc ing at 9:30am – nomination sheet is on the ladies notice board.
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Winners: Chris and Steve Hen son with Matt Reynolds with 4 wins +22; R/up: Wayne Petro hilos, Rob Wilson and Wayne Hewitt with 4 wins +21; 3rd: Kevin Deegan, Mick Defreis and Ben Cribbin 4 wins +20.
Wednesday 17th Social Winners: Joyce, Laura, Ann, Liz. If you wish a game give Liz a call on 0400 626 765 or Marg on 0411 503 882, men are also welcome to come along for a game. Club Champion ship mixed pairs and mixed fours forms are up on the board inside the club, put your name down if you wish to play. Don’t forget that Joel’s Kitchen at West Cairns Bowls Club is open for dinner from Tuesday - Saturday for bookings please give West Cairns Bowls Club a call on 0740 511 814. Good bowling to all.
Winners: Don, Ash and Terry. Wednesday August 17th Winners: Ray, Terry and Wayne; R/up: Frank and Brenton. Saturday August 20th Social Bowls Winners: Gai Barrett and Brian Pattison; R/up: Wendy Lynn and Bruce Moseley.EdgeHill Lightning Triples: This event Sponsored by Kennedys Betta Home Living was played on Sunday August 21st starting at 9:00am with 16 teams from around the district.
Men’s Pennant: Edge Hills’ Division 1 team will now play Mt Isa and Townsville for FNQ Zone 8 winners at West Cairns on Saturday August 27th com mencing at 8:30am. Club Championships: Nomi nations for the Men’s Consist ency Singles and Mixed Pairs events have been called. Check notice board and put your names in to take part. Social Bowls will continue Tuesday (Day at 1:00pm and Night at 7:00pm), Wednesday night Self Selected Triples. Sat urday Social Bowls for August 27th will continue. You can contact Ray Webster 0402 182 230 for social bowls assistance if the club is closed or ring the Club 07 4053 1036.
INNISFAIL MENS BOWLS Thursday Social Bowls Win ners: Sergio DellaPozza, Sam Pagano and Dennis Ryan. New members and visitors most wel come. Names in by 12:30pm for a 1:15pm start. After a great game of controlled bowling from both teams, Jim Martinod, Michael Roots and Mal Clifford defeated Alf Strano, Alf Siliato and Snow Clark in a game of Club Triples. Check notice board for games in the Triples, Mixed Pairs and Consistency Singles. Saturday August 27th is Mixed bowls sponsored by Rothnies Pharmacy. Names in by 12:30pm. The Innisfail bowls club AGM is on Sep tember 11th at 10:30am. Club membership is now due.
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ATHERTON GOLF CLUB Wednesday’s Carrington Hotel Medley Stableford: Win ner: Brian Brown 40 points on a countback from Neil Stubbin. Neil won the pin shot on 9; while Cheryl Piccone won the pin shot on 11. Wednes day Sporters August 17th: 11 Hole Stableford Winner: Mick Grumley 25 pts; R/up: Hollywood 23 pts on count back from Robbo and 3 others. NTPs: 3 Flory; 11 Steve H; 18 M Grumley. Least putts Johno 16. Thursday August 18: stroke event sponsored by Summer’s News: Winner: Melissa Weber, 68 nett; R/up: Wendy Pelich 69 nett; 3rd: Laila Cashmore, 70 nett. Pin shots: 3 M Weber; 9 A Seawright, 11 L Morrison; 18 K Williamson. Next Thursday is a stableford sponsored by Mel Pensini. Friday August 19th: 6 hole chook run: Winner Matt Livermore 17 pts; R/up: Patrick Foss 15 pts on countback from Darren Morey. Saturday August 20th Turner Shield Stableford: Men’s Div 1, and overall winner: Greg Stewart, 44 pts; R/up: Randall Hains 39 points. Men’s Div 2 winner: Tom Vigor, 43 points; R/up: Paul Cannan, 42 points. Hole in One: Roy Murray-Prior on the 9th hole. Congratulations Roy, you seem to be making a habit of it. Other NTP winners: Dan Ardley on 3; Paul Posselt on 11; and Jack Magnusson on 18. Ladies was won by Marea Mead, 42 pts; R/up: Gail Gard on countback to Lorraine Dool an with 35 pts. NTP 3 and 9, Alicia English, 11 Marea Mead, 2nd shot on 18 Sandra Watson. Sunday August 21st: Medley Stableford Winner: John Dunne on 35pts; R/up: Ross Milevskiy with 34pts.
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THE RED BULL Defiance will take over Mis sion Beach with its adventure race from Friday to Sunday. Red Bull Defiance is an adventure race that at tracts many of the country’s best endurance athletes. Inspired by Braden Currie, New Zealand’s top triathlete and multisport racer, the course has been designed to test athletes over two extremely difficult days.Each day involves multiple disciplines and tak ing competitors through awe-inspiring terrain and scenery. Red Bull Defiance challenges all athletes mentally and physically. With the support of the Cassowary Coast Re gional Council and Tourism Events Queensland, Red Bull Defiance will be held from Friday, August 26 to Sunday, August 28 at Mission Beach. The race HQ will be situated at South Mission Beach, with the event stretching over 150km of the Cassowary Coast Region. The Red Bull Defiance course is made up of six key stages spread over two days, along with a pro logue on Friday to seed the participants. There are also mystery disciplines that test the team’s skill and courage. Each day has a run, bike and water-based activity as its core, but the difficulty and distance are different each day. Day 1 is the most physically demanding in terms of endurance and how teams ‘race’, and it will profoundly impact how competitors feel and perform on dayThe2.course navigates through stunning and varied terrain, taking in the rainforest and coastal environ ments. Teams that make it to the finish line at Mission Beach Surf Life Saving Club, South Mission Beach, will be able to reflect on the challenge, the intensity and the reward of completing an epic two-day adven ture race against a backdrop of the Cassowary Coast.
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For more information visit: https://defiance.events/ 1/10; Gary Soper 5/14; Paul Foster’s second shot on 3/12. Raffle: Alan Hapgood, Warwick Howarth, Don McHardie, Bob Collyer, Gary Soper and the club thanks to Bruce Hunter. Members Draw: 49, but bad luck to Mark Peters as he was away. Next week is a stroke event sponsored by WGC Lawyers, also don’t forget to get your nominations in for the open weekend.
started it by taking victory in the women’s pairs. “I had a pretty good day today; we did a bit of a role reversal. Karen was feeling it a bit, so we paced ourselves a bit better,” Beck said. “It’s always fun, whether winning or just in it for the mix, it’s just a good week away, happy that we could do it, but even if we couldn’t, we would have had an awesome time.” Victory today made it backto-back Reef to Reef titles for Beck, with Hill winning for the first“It’stime.so nice to finish; today was probably the hardest day for me, I felt pretty good for the first three days, and then I was definitely getting hammered today,” Hill said. “It’s damn nice to hit the sand and get across the finish line.”The final day of Reef to Reef featured the 30th anniver sary of the famous Triple-R, with hundreds of riders taking on either the 48km or 35km events. For more on Reef to Reef and full results, https://reeftoreefmtb.com/visit:
Michelin-Beard.“Itwasgood to have the top three mixed pairs riding together for most of the race; it was fun, it was fast, and that last section is amazing,” Viotto said. “It sort of rewards you, all those first lumpy bits and fire road; the single track was beau tiful,” Viotto said. “It’s pretty special; it’s always nice to be here with Karl; we wouldn’t be first if it weren’t for all of his little pushes that he gives me, maybe lots of pushes.” This year’s event was Viotto and Michelin-Beard’s third trip to Reef to Reef, with the pair fi nally standing on the podium’s top step after finishing second on both previous visits. “We’ve come here twice before, for the inaugural Reef to Reef and then in 2019, and we’ve always come second, so it’s nice to finally get the win,” Michelin-Beard said. “I think yesterday was a good day for us; getting a lot of time is always nice; it allows us to relax a bit more today and ride it safe.” Anna Beck and Karen Hill finished the event as they grassy patch and got wrapped up, had to stop and fix that so there was a little gap, once these guys went onto the bump track first, we weren’t willing to take too many risks down there; it was a good way to finish.” Nankervis won the Reef to Reef solo men’s title in 2019, backing it up to succeed as a pair with Lack this year. “It feels pretty good; Tas man is such a good rider to ride with; I was definitely a nail today; I was hurting a lot but got through it and finished it off,” Lack said. “It was good fun; it was pretty“Werough.didn’t want to take too many risks; we had a fair bit of a gap to second, so we kept it safe and then drove it along the beach to finish it off.” Emma Viotto and Karl Michelin-Beard were victorious in the mixed pairs, claiming the title by almost four minutes from Peta Mullens and Jarrod Moroni, with Holly Harris and Mitch Docker Third. In a similar finish to the men’s pairs race, Mullens and Moroni won the final stage by less than a minute from overall champions Viotto and
FIRST-TIME WINNERS and defending champions have stood on the podium’s top step as Reef to Reef finished off four days of action-packed racing on the iconic Four Mile Beach in PortRidersDouglas.started the day at Mount Molloy before hitting the famous Bump Track for a fast and furious descent to the beach. The 46km stage finished with a blast up Four Mile Beach to the finish line. Tasman Nankervis and Alex Lack claimed the overall men’s title, ahead of Brendan Johnston and Jon Odams, with Nathan Mummery and Alex DiorietesJohnstonthird.and Odams were first across the line in Sunday’s final stage, just over a minute clear of Nankervis and Lack, with Nankervis and Lack taking the overall title by almost nine minutes.“Itwas good, we were in control in the first half, and then it got quite gnarly, big holes and things like that, so we were a bit cautious in there; we got a gap in the middle of the race, but then they came back to us,” Nankervis said. “Then we went through this
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CHAMPIONS CROWNED AS REEF TO REEF HITS THE BEACH Main: MEN’S CATEGORY: Alex Lack and Tasman Nankervis on Stage 4 of Reef to Reef - Photo Tim Bardsley-Smith Inset: WOMEN’S CATEGORY: Anna Beck and Karen Hill on their way to victory at Reef to Reef - Photo Flow MTB
