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TTNQ CEO Mark Olssen presenting the first voucher to Manuela, Walter and Sophia Steiner, visiting from New South Wales.

More holiday dollars for Cairns PETER MCCULLAGH

THE Queensland Government and Tourism Tropical North Queensland will offer additional tourism vouchers to 5000 tourists in the Far North in coming weeks as part of an extension of the region’s successful Cairns Holiday Dollars program. Tourism Minister Stirling Hinchliffe said the move was a concentrated push to support tourism operators over the shoulder season. “Supporting our tourism industry to rebuild and recover from the pandemic is an important part of our economic recovery plan,” Minister Hinchliffe said. “We’ve seen how well this campaign has supported Cairns tourism businesses so far and we want to keep that visitor spending flowing in the local economy. “That’s why we’ll distribute 5000 vouchers worth $200 each to people already on holidays in the region using Facebook’s audience targeting tools. “When we launched this campaign; we expected it would deliver at least $1 for tourism businesses for every $1 of government investment – but what we’ve actually seen so far is for every $1

of government investment, $3 is flowing to operators, providing a significant boost right across the visitor economy. “We want to keep stimulating that spend and supporting businesses across the region.” Mr Hinchliffe said the instant vouchers would be offered to tourists between 4 May and 25 June 2021. “Based on experiences in other states, when we launched this pilot campaign, we knew there would be a number of vouchers that would not be redeemed,’ Mr Hinchliffe said. “This will ensure these vouchers don’t go to waste and support tourism operators through what is traditionally a quiet time of year for the industry.” Assistant Tourism Minister and Member for Cairns Michael Healy said the 5000 vouchers would be distributed using Facebook’s audience targeting tools to serve people already in the region. “This will deliver an immediate shot in the arm for tourism operators – supporting local jobs at a time we need it most,” he said. “Our vouchers initiative was designed to generate bookings for operators doing

it tough throughout Cairns and the Far North. That’s exactly what it’s achieved. “Today’s announcement will give thousands of tourists an opportunity to explore this beautiful part of the world. “They can then use the voucher immediately for up to 50 per cent off tourism experiences, up to a value of $200. “With the huge success of the vouchers in this region so far, we want to boost the visitor spend flowing into the local economy in the period leading up to the next school holidays. “People who already have vouchers from the original draw will still be able to redeem their voucher if they haven’t already.” Mr Healy said tourism businesses in the region were providing glowing feedback about the campaign. “Cairns Holiday Dollars has really provided a strong sense of positivity for the region and tourism operators have seen real outcomes from this initiative,” he said. “By targeting people already in the region, we hope to see very strong redemption rates and more visitor spending flowing throughout the region.” Katherine Cutler, Senior

Sales Manager with Entrada has experienced a great response from locals supporting Spirit of Cairns. “Locals have supported us, tthey have redeemed the vouchers and supported the Spirit of Cairns Dinner Cruises.” Tourism Tropical North Queensland Chief Executive Officer Mark Olsen said the Cairns Holiday Dollars had turned the spotlight on the region’s world-class experiences. “The feedback from operators has been great as it has not only brought them increased business, it has changed the way Australians want to holiday in the Cairns and Great Barrier Reef region,” he said. “The incentive of receiving $200 to spend on an experience has encouraged Australians to try different ways of enjoying our World Heritage areas. “Great Barrier Reef trips have been the most popular, but we have also seen strong bookings for rainforest trips, dinner cruises, hot air ballooning and wildlife parks.”

Far North Queensland’s major caravan, home and lifestyle expo for 2021 will be staged at the Cairns Showgrounds supporting the Government’s call on Queenslanders to support local businesses and to ‘Holiday Here This Year’. There has never been a better time to holiday in North Queensland with over 120 exhibitors showcasing the very latest in camper trailers, caravans, motorhomes, four-wheel drives and tourism destination information. This event has everything anyone could possibly need to plan and enjoy the amazing destinations in North Queensland. There’s daily wildlife shows for the kids, come face to face with some of Australia’s most dangerous snakes! Australia is home to the most toxic snakes in the world. Ranger Dan, from Hands on Wildlife, will be in the pit with taipans, brown snakes and death adders. Learn about which snakes can be found in your region and how you can stay safe around them. You will also get the chance to touch, hold and have your photo with some of their friendlier lizards, pythons and crocodiles. Don’t miss these exciting Hands on Wildlife shows. For the camp cook there’s also a daily cooking show.

Ron Wilson, aka “Kingbrown”, is one of Australia’s most experienced camp oven cooks. From an early age, he was practising the craft on the stations west of Bourke, where he was able to learn from the last of the old drovers and shearers cooks. In later years, Ron travelled extensively cooking as a camp oven caterer and performing at shows and festivals with his cooking demonstrations. Using his vintage Australian made ovens Kingbrown teaches people how to use the modern store-bought ovens to make simple but spectacular meals at his demonstrations. The Cairns Expo is on at the Cairns Showgrounds this weekend from Friday to Sunday. For event information and to get your tickets go to www.CairnsExpo.com.au

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Community Boost CASSOWARY Coast Regional Council has supported local community groups with $27,000 in Community grants. Council’s Annual Community Assistance Grant Scheme is designed to provide ‘one off’ grants of $3,000, to assist community organisations or individuals to undertake projects that benefit the Cassowary Coast region in a variety of areas, Councillor Trudy Tschui said. “The injection of these grants to the successful organisations will help fund important events and much needed upgrades for local groups. “Successful groups include Hinchinbrook Regional Arts who will put their funding towards hosting a 20 year exhibition and historical display in Cardwell, the Innisfail Mini Rail for funds towards replacement of track sleepers on the mini rail track and the Tully Motorcycle Club who will utilise the funding towards a track upgrade. “The grants will provide tangible benefits to a diverse group of organisations”, Cr Tschui said. Malcolm Davison, Club Captain of Mission Beach Surf Life Saving Club said the Mission Beach SLSC would like to thank Cassowary Coast Regional Council for awarding the club with much needed funds to ensure they can continue to keep our beaches safe for everyone to enjoy.

The recipients of the Community Assistance Annual Grant Scheme are: ● Silkwood Clay Target Club IncFacility upgrade of clubhouse roller door ● Hinchinbrook Regional Arts Assoc Inc- Cardwell Gallery 20 years exhibition and historical display ● Tully Horse Performance Centre Inc- Facility upgrade of arena sand top dress ● Cardwell UFO Festival IncCardwell Community News cadet mentorship project ● Mission Beach Surf Life Saving Club Inc- Facility upgrade of roofing with gutter guard ● Innisfail and District Men’s Shed Inc- Facility upgrade of boundary fencing ● Innisfail Mini Rail Inc - Replacement of 700 Mini Rail track sleepers ● Innisfail United Football Club Inc- Upgrade of toilets at Castor Park Steve Corica Oval ● Tully Motocycle Club IncTrack upgrade.

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Banana Day: time to masticate AUSTRALIANS tomorrow will celebrate National Banana Day. You may think it’s just another day, one of those national holidays we all get in the first half of the year. But for many its a day to celebrate and masticate. There is no denying the past year has been a hard one for majority of us but in particular our Aussie banana growers have really struggled. First there was the east coast Australian bushfires in early 2020 and then of course the global pandemic hit. COVID-19 significantly reduced supply of international workers to Australian shores, affecting critical labour requirements for farmers which has been estimated to cost $40 million in wasted, rotting produce.

In 2021 the hardships continued with Tropical Cyclone Niran hitting the east coast, severely battering banana farms across Far North Queensland and in some cases wiping out entire crops from the extreme wind, another bitter blow for banana growers. This National Banana Day is a great and easy way to support our hardworking Australian banana farmers who rely on our love of the bendy, nutrient packed fruit.

PHOTO: Bronwyn Wheatcroft NRL great Nate Myles, Cassowary Coast Mayor Mark Nolan, State Member for Hill Shane Knuth and NRL great Chris Walker

Walking for the battlers

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QUEENSLAND NRL veteran, Chris Walker has embarked on a gruelling 1757 kilometre walk from Cairns to the Gold Coast, a mind-jarring 2.5 million steps. The journey is expected to take him and his star-studded support crew 66 days. Walker will be trekking through rugby league heartland during his journey, and with the support of the Queensland Rugby League and Puma, he will conduct a series of club visits and rugby league clinics along the way. Joining Walker on his trek will be a number of sportsmen and personalities including fellow former NRL and State of Origin great Nate Myles, Olympic gold medallist Stephen Bradbury, world surfing champion Joel Parkinson and Logie-winning actor Lincoln Lewis. Although the trek has only just commenced, Walker has no doubt as to how difficult it will be. “I’m a little bit tired, a little bit weary! “About 64 days to go,” he said.” A former elite athlete, Walker knows first-hand what it is like to overcome challenges. “I’m walking for Australian individuals, families and com-

Can our local MPs match the generosity? MEMBER for Hill, Shane Knuth and Cassowary Coast Mayor, Mark Nolan have a simple message for their fellow public representatives. “Dip you hand in your pocket and donate.” When Chris Walker and his merry band of walkers reached Innisfail on Wednesday, they were greeted by the news that both Knuth and Nolan would personally tip in $300 each to the fundraising tally. Shane Knuth was quick to pledge $250, but in-

creased the amount immediately upon hearing the news that Mayor Nolan had pledged $300. Whilst it may have started as a game of ‘one-upmanship’ it had a serious undertone. Funds are desperately needed to help the charities supported by Chris Walkers trek. Both Nolan and Knuth message to fellow mayors and state MPs is simple. “Match our donation. Funds are needed and the lives you help could well be families in your area.”

munities, still reeling from the long-lasting impact of COVID-19,” Walker said. “The walk is my way of helping them to fight back and assist those who have felt the impact of poor mental health, suicide, drug and alcohol, and domestic violence abuse.” Walker is partnering with new charity fundraising platform Fund My Challenge, a challenge-based charity app which has been created to revolutionise the giving process. Funds raised will benefit Beyond Blue, RizeUp Australia, and the Alcohol and Drug Foundation. Demand for the specialist

services offered by all three charities has been at record levels over the past 18 months - a fact not lost on Walker, who wants to help everyday Australians with every step of his walk. Joining with Walker for the Cairns to Townsville leg is former NRL and Origin hardman, Nate Myles. “I had to join in this trek. My good mate and former origin teammate Carl Webb is doing it tough. Since diagnosed with Motor Neurone disease, Charlie could have just given up. We are heading into Townsville to lend support with a fundraiser for his new

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Local and blooming beautiful TANYA MURPHY ASKING your florist for locally-grown flowers this Mother’s Day will not only help support local farmers and provide local jobs, but also, spoil your Mum with fresher, longer-lasting blooms, according to local growers. Paul Daly’s farm, Roseburra Flower Farm in Yungaburra, is among only four left in the Far North, after more than 15 other flower farms closed down in the past 15 years due to competition from imported blooms. In the leadup to Mother’s Day, Roseburra will supply more than 4000 bunches (more than 40,000 stems) of roses, carnations, gerberas and other flowers to around 30 different stockists between Mossman and Ayr. However, Mr Daly said up to 90 per cent of Australia’s flowers were imported by air from countries with lower wages and production costs, like Kenya, Thailand and Columbia.

“With local flowers, you’re lowering your carbon footprint and getting better quality, because you’re getting flowers that are at a florist’s doorstep with 24 hours of being cut, whereas imported flowers can be seven to ten days old by the time you see them,” he said. “Foreign flowers are also required to be fumigated with glyphosate pesticide before being transported, whereas local flowers are not. “Imported flowers also pose a huge biosecurity risk for Australia as they could be harbouring foreign bugs, which attack flower and cotton crops, and could escape fumigation and detection by hiding in between closed petals.” Mr Daly said reduced international flights had slowed flower imports during COVID-19, which forced more people to buy local by default, but a conscious change in buyer habits, or government regulation of imports, would be necessary to secure the future of flower farmers. “I think over the next three

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years we should be ok, because of what COVID’s done to the imports, but then I’m hoping there’ll be a continuation of support for locally grown flowers,” he said. Terry Heidenreich has farmed chrysanthemums and other flowers near Malanda since the 1970s and agreed some government regulation on flower imports would benefit local growers. “At the moment there is no ‘country of origin’ labelling on flowers, as seen on fruits and vegetables, and if labelling were introduced, the choice would be easier for consumers,” said Mr Heidenreich. “Let’s keep spending money locally, and benefit the whole community.” Florist Alan Maclean of Edmonton Flowers said he was dedicated to supporting local growers by using 100 per cent locally grown flowers, including from both Roseburra and Heidenreichs Farms. Cornetts IGA Supermarket in Gordonvale also supplies 100 per cent locally grown flowers.

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THE Rotary FNQ Field Days’ organising committee is taking extensive steps to ensure that this year’s event will be recording breaking, safe and fun for all exhibitors, patrons and visitors. Since the outbreak of COVID-19 12 months ago, the organising committee has been hard at work implementing a range of new and improved safety measures that meet Government standards. For the first time ever online ticket sales will be introduced, allowing for contact tracing as well as a faster and more streamlined entry into the event at the Mareeba Rodeo Grounds on May 26, 27 and 28. Other measures that will be in place include wide and open laneways, social distancing and hygiene stations positioned across the grounds for all to use. Rotary FNQ Field Days chairman Trevor Duncan strongly encouraged all those attending this year to book their ticket online prior to arriving. “We’ve contracted a large IT company to help out with the online booking, the experience is simple and easy to get your ticket,” he said. “For anyone attending, all you need to do is visit the Rotary FNQ Field Days website, follow the ticket link and purchase a ticket for the day you’d

like to attend. We have created a step by step video also on the website to assist people. “Simply print that ticket or save it to your phone and it will be scanned on your way through the gates on the day. It’s as simple as that. “The process for entering into the gates on the day will be much quicker for our patrons”. A long list of crowd favourites will be returning to the Rotary FNQ Field Days this year, including the mighty tractor pull, emergency services mock rescues, health and wellbeing pavilion, family and kids area, new release machinery and agriculture technology and innovation, and much more. The Rotary FNQ Field Days is joint initiative between the Rotary Clubs of Atherton and Mareeba is held biennially. Mareeba Tyrepower, Mareeba Mazda and NQ Agricultural Services are the major sponsors of the Rotary FNQ Field Days 2021.

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Time to harmonise this Sunday NICOLE GIBSON

ONE of the region’s premier health and wellbeing events is returning to a surge in interest after COVID-19 caused the cancellation of 2020 plans. The Health, Happiness and Harmony Expo, which is being held at The Pier on May 2, from 10am - 5pm. It showcases natural and alternative healing modalities, natural products and environmentally friendly and complimentary therapies. Organisers say the COVID-19 pandemic has sparked a renewed interest in health and wellbeing which has led to increased interest in the event.

“I believe COVID-19 has stirred people up to be mindful about their health and wellbeing, not just physical health but mental health as well,” said event organiser Renee Cashman-McAlpine. “Coming along, would show you so many different options of something that could work for different individuals, that they could find something that works for them for their better health, physically and mentally.” The event focuses on the mind, body, spirit theme and will play host to more than 30 exhibitors including alternative and complimentary medicine practitioners, an Indian head massage therapist and energy and reflexology treatments.

Attendees can also enjoy free classes in the ancient Chinese martial artforms of Tai Chi and Qi Gong all day, with instructors offering participants the chance to try a variety of styles and techniques. Ms Cashman-McAlpine said the modalities are generating increasing public interest in line with proven research into their benefits. “One of the basic characteristics of Qigong and Tai Chi is slow, smooth, consistent movement, that when people slow down their movement, they slow down their mind,” she said. Former Centacare Resilience Coach Steve Bobs said after using Qi Gong to recover from a snowboarding accident

he became a certified instructor and began incorporating the modality into his work with mental health patients. “I went to a whole bunch of therapists and things and was getting relief but it wasn’t long lasting relief and then I discovered Qigong,” Mr Bobs said. “It helps to get the parasympathetic nervous system running. “This leads to deeper breathing, better digestion and all the things that would go towards optimising your health.” For more information on the Health, Happiness and Harmony Expo search their event on Facebook.

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YAPS at capacity NICOLE GIBSON

Young Animal Protection Society (YAPS) is currently experiencing a spike in the number of animals being surrendered due to the housing rental market crisis and the flow-on effects of COVID-19. Yaps Treasurer Carol Clifton said reasons given for surrenders primarily centred around being unable to care for animals in the day after returning to work from COVID-19 restrictions and landlords refusing tenants with animals for rental properties. Ms Clifton said the organisation has started a waiting list but were not going to be able to bring all of the animals in. “One of the problems is the rental market here in Cairns, nobody wants to allow dogs in,” Ms Clifton said. “We’ve just had an email in overnight for two dogs that have boarded with us where the owners had to sell their house and now can’t find a place to go to that’s going to allow the dogs.” While she urged landlords to consider tenants with dogs, she also said the

organisation are also experiencing a number of surrenders of teenage dogs that were adopted at the height of the pandemic. “Everybody went out and adopted a puppy during COVID and now people are back to work they don’t have time so quite a few of the surrenders we’ve got are one year old,” Ms Clifton said. “A lot of these people have been home all the time and they haven’t prepared the dog to be left alone.” Ms Clifton said in these cases there were a number of options that people had other than surrender. “There’s dog training, there’s doggy daycare places,” Ms Clifton said. Rachel Popp runs Pupstars, dog daycare centres in Cairns and Smithfield. She said there were definitely support services for owners returning to work with her business experiencing a surge in clientele due to the pandemic. “We provide doggy daycare, we’re open from 7am6pm Monday to Friday and it’s just an option where they can bring their dogs and

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CRAFT beer enthusiasts should dust off their shackles because Cairns Craft Beer Festival is back, bigger and better in 2021 adding a new local brewery, three spirits distilleries, fine fare and a lively entertainment into the mix. Entry is free to the second annual festival which kicks off at Hemingway’s Brewery on the Cairns waterfront from 12 noon on Saturday 8 May 2021. This is a great opportunity to get up close and personal with the region’s craft brewers and distillers. This year’s line-up includes newcomer, Sauce Brewing Co. alongside Macalisters Brewing, Coral Sea Brewing, Barrier Reef Brewing and festival host, Hemingway’s Brewery with distilleries Wolf Lane (Cairns), Mt Uncle (Walkamin) and newly formed Devils Thumb (Port Douglas). Adding to the festive atmosphere on the day will be a competition to find the best beer and cocktail that will be decided by festival goers casting their vote which will earn automatic entry into a major prize of a trip for two to the outer Reef with Down Under Cruise and Dive. Headlining the live and local music bill on the day

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will be entertainment from the Joker Pokers and Rhyece O’Neill while a range of food stalls showcasing local produce and providores will keep the energy flowing. Cairns Craft Beer Festival founder and CEO of Hemingway’s Brewery, Tony Fyfe says the time is right to reenergise the craft beer scene with an event showcasing the bounty of regional, freshly made produce. “Our inaugural event in 2019 enjoyed unprecedented success and really set the scene for future events, however last year’s lockdown put a stop to all that. Another year down the track and I think the community is more than ready to kick up their heels and have some fun celebrating all the great and good things this region has to offer,” he said.

CAIRNS Regional Council has written to proponents of a 46-unit “wellness centre” at Yorkeys Knob asking to extend the decision period after a tsunami of objections from locals. The extension to May 28 will give Council Officers extra time to review the 142 submissions put to them regarding the development. All the submissions except for one were opposed to the Buckley St development by Chinese company, New Land Cairns. Yorkeys Knob Residents Association President Adrian Gover said the magnitude of submissions against the proposal reflected the community’s feelings towards the venture. “It’s a very significant amount, given that you only have a very short period of time and to have that many people send something in is quite powerful,” Mr Gover said. Division 8 Councillor Rhonda Coghlan said she was not surprised by the

number of submissions. “I fully expected that number of submissions, Yorkeys Knob is a very tight knit community, and they had such a big turnout at the initial meeting,” Cr Coghlan said. The Yorkeys Knob Residents Association formed a sub-committee to manage the community’s response and have categorized the objections into 11 key areas. Key concerns tabled relate to parking and traffic congestion, a lack of medical and emergency infrastructure and safe use of the area. The group also created two categories relating to “strategic intent failure” where they say the proposal breaches the Environmental Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act of 1999, by failing to protect the natural habitat and sustainably manage the area’s natural resources. However, committee member Diana Tuke, who was primarily responsible for collating the submissions, said residents’ overwhelming concerns relate to the rezoning of the area.

“Cairns Plan 2016 designates the area as residential which means it’s for owner occupiers and people that are renting and living here and it’s the ongoing impact on the way of life here,” Ms Tuke said. “We’re not saying we don’t want change. “It’s just that it can’t involve the absolute wreckage of our environment and our way of life.” In the letter, Council also tells the applicant it anticipates a further issues letter

would be required. Cr Coghlan said the developers will need to respond to the letter. This means there is still no certainty of when a decision on the project could be expected. “The answer is how long is a piece of string? It (a decision) could come soon after the 28th of May if they decided not to change anything and put it to Council as is or they could request another extension to go away and redraw it,” she said.

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Yungaburra: the ‘village in the clouds’

G’DAY Tropicairnsians, I was given the Anzac Day long weekend off, so was wondering, beside the regular ANZAC Day Dawn Service and March, what else could I do to make the most of my weekend. I read in this great newspaper that the once-a-month Yungaburra Markets would be on Saturday morning. Well, it has been nearly 150 years since I have been there, so it was about time I paid another visit to the village in the clouds. So up before the sparrows to pick a colourful shirt and paint the beard, and I am off to the bank for extra readies, then to the servo to give the Jeep a drink and me a cup of tar. Pre-setting some good YouTube driving music with all win-

dows wound down. It’s off to and up the Gillies Range to the Atherton Tablelands. Now this has got to be the best time of year to drive the Gillies because as you are going up or down you will smell, see, and hear all the fantastic roadside waterfalls coming off the rainforest mountain side after the rains, Absolutely beautiful and refreshingly cool, 18 degrees air temp at 7am and driving in the mist was a bonus with hardly any traffic. Such a magnificent day, so I took my time and enjoyed a great drive. Arriving at the ‘village in the clouds’, managing to find a good parking spot close by, I am walking amongst the huge amounts of market stalls and getting lots of fantastic friendly comments about this column from people introducing themselves. To tell the truth my head was starting to swell big time that people recognised me, and as always, some great tips about future subjects. Now I took my time wonder-

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ing around and chatting and getting heaps of photos with some remarkably interesting characters, especially the two lovely ladies (pictured with me) at one stall where I found and bought an unusual driftwood walking stick that would be great for my Leprechaun mate. You will come across a lot of very local products that more often than not, you will not see at our markets down here; the jams and chutneys are tasty as, and if you’re into artwork, handcrafts, tools, plants, handmade

clothes and bags there is heaps. Even met this old mate that made fantastic artwork out of old garden shovels and odd bits of iron and an Asian lady that made a huge range of oddities with beads. Of course I could not go past the German sausage stand, stumbling away afterwards like an Oompa Loompa with a full belly leading the way, my hooter then was drawn towards a rich smell of roasted coffee beans that are locally grown that had me contemplating of doing a

highland relocation. Oh, what a morning in natural air conditioning. This market is totally different from the ones at sea level as maybe it is the cool air that changes the atmosphere to a new level as I felt totally relaxed and vibrant at the same time. So, if you have some spare time or even you may need to make some time, get up and check out our great back yard because its bloody awesome. Wayne

THE Little Taccas program, named after the tropical plant Tacca integrifolia, gives young children an appreciation for nature and gardening. Aimed at children aged under five years, the fortnightly program features nature-based activities including art and craft, storytelling, sing-alongs and garden discovery walks. Little Taccas is run at: • Cairns Botanic Gardens precinct (Collins Avenue, Edge Hill) • Sugarworld Parklands (Ravizza Drive, Edmonton). The Little Taccas program is held fortnightly on Thursdays from 10am to noon. Children must be accompanied by a parent or care giver. Numbers are capped at 15 children per session, with 5 stand-by positions. Children will only be accepted into one program, either the Cairns Botanic Gardens or Sugarworld Parklands, not both. Bookings are essential. Information on Councils website.

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TOO MUCH WATER BUT NOT ENOUGH Economic development is dependent upon two key assets. A reliable and affordable supply of both electricity and water. It is disturbing to read this week that our city’s increased need for water will exceed existing capacity in the next 5 years. Whilst water efficiencies have been achieved with a 42% reduction in per capita water use over the past 15 years, the current situation is unsustainable, and Council proposes to budget $215 million as it plans for the delivery of the single largest project to secure our water supply for the future. Currently we use on average 400 litres per person per day in Cairns. With a population approaching 200,000 users that represents a serious long-term issue for Cairns, hence the need for infrastructure upgrades by Council. According to Council our nearest major neighbour consumes 700 litres per person per day, making our daily consumption acceptable. We need two strategies to secure our water supply for the future. Yes, we will need infrastructure upgrades. But we also need to seriously step up our water conservation efforts. 400 litres per person per day, NOT per household per day, but per person, is too much. SEQWater, the governing body for Brisbane and Gold Coast reports water usage each 14 day period. The City of Gold Coast is very similar to Cairns in composition. Large population along with large numbers of tourists visiting is currently using 173 litres per person per day, and they had less than 6mm of rain in the last reporting week. Logan City residents use 145 litres per person per day whilst Redland Council residents consume 174 litres per person per day. So how can we justify 400 litres per person per day, and still plan for a massive infrastructure project valued at $215 million dollar. A combined approach is needed. We must slash our daily consumption to an acceptable level. 400 litres per person per day is not appropriate. 200 litres per person per day would see our current supply life double. How can we reduce water useage? • Accelerate the rollout of water smart meters. • Identify leakage in our mains supply • Regulate the public space watering to conserve water • Change our public space gardens to reflect sturdier drought resistant plants • Incentivise household to upgrade plumbing fixtures to water efficient fittings • Commence an ongoing campaign promoting water wise usage Whatever it takes, we need to do. 400 litres per person per day sounds ok when compared to 700 litres in Townsville, but we are failing badly when we compare ourselves to the Gold Coast. My plea to Council and the Councillors, would be to look at infrastructure development, but what are we doing about halving the average daily consumption in Cairns? I know we are surrounded by excesses of water, but we have only a finite resource (supply). Water management includes a plan to manage the consumption as well as build capacity. The latest offering from Council does not address the ongoing management and reduction of wastage. Peter McCullagh Editor

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SUPPORT FOR THE DAIRY INDUSTRY CLN APRIL 16: Thank you Shane Knuth for your tireless campaign on behalf of our farmers. We need to support our dairy industry. Why won’t Dairy Farmers Milk support the introduction of a Fair Go Dairy logo? I can understand why Coles and Woolworths are against it. Are Dairy Farmers Milk trying to screw the farmers as well? ROBERT, Atherton STATE OF THE ROADS The Romans built roads in England 2000 years ago. They are still here today. We build roads that cannot last past the latest rainfall. its about time we fixed the roads. SUE, Innisfail

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I cannot believe the state of our roads. The potholes caused by this past week’s rain should be a concern to all. I would love to have shares in a tyre company, I reckon they must be making a fortune at the moment. NOBBY, Northern Beaches

REPEAT OFFENDERS I have said it time and time again; the reason we have sex offenders, that REPEAT and the reason we have domestic violent offenders that REPEAT, all stems from our NEANDERTHAL legal / parole board systems. Ok the “retard” that killed his ex on the Gold Coast is guilty and should be ‘knee capped’ then strapped naked over a meat ant nest, but the guilt does not stop there, the magistrate and parole members should be tied next to him. NOEL, Cairns AVOCADO AND CHEEZELS Good on the Avocado Australia Chairmans quote on Netflix and Cheezels.. the only thing they are good for is widening your backside... A. N. Northern Beaches FLIGHTS FROM INDIA How can it be that we are still letting in any flights from India. The country is close to collapse under the strain of COVID. No hospital beds, no medical oxygen and we are letting in flights every week from India. The WA lockdown has been caused by someone went to India to get married, then came back here with his bride and suddenly WA cannot control the COVID cases. Why is Minister Hunt destroying our economy and placing lives at risk. Enough is enough. BOB, Edgehill PORT ARTHUR 25 years on and we have a lasting legacy as a result of Port Arthur. The banning of semi automatic gun and the regulation of gun ownership has made our society a safer place. Heaven forbid we could have ended up like the US and gun violence running out of control. Taking the guns out of the homes did not put them in the hands of the criminals as gun related violence is not a feature of our modern Australia. PETER, Bungalow

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PLASTICS RECYCLING Can we please reduce the packaging that comes with even the most basic products. Everything is packed in plastics protected by polystyrene and packed into a cardboard box. I bet very little of this packaging is recycled by the consumer and hazard a guess the manufacturer does not use recycled materials in their packaging. MISTY, Cairns SNIP AND CHIP Good work Cairns Council. I love the latest offering. De-sexing and microchipping. Thanks MAUREEN, Freshwater BRASSED OFF Big shout out to the Rondo and the crew producing Brassed Off. Thank you for keeping Cairns entertained. Loving your productions. EDDIE, Cairns ANZAC DAY Thank you Cairns Local News for your ANZAC stories last week. We need to record the memories of our veterans, because once they are gone, so too are the memories and stories. JOHN R, Cairns THE WET SEASON IS BACK We have the old fashioned wet back. This is how it used to be. Heavy rains through to early May. So much for global warming. Guess we might wake up and realise that weather runs in cycles. Dry, dry, dry.... wet wet wet. Its recorded in history. Droughts and floods, since Noah was a lad. That’s right the first big flood. HAM, Cairns

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Who are they kidding or more to the point how dare they try to kid us? The 2019-2020 Crime Report has been released and in a media statement from the QLD Government they are trumpeting how good the crime figure are. “Lowest in a decade…” “down 4.5% from the previous year…” “Community safety is always a priority for the Queensland Government…”. These are just some of the statements contained in the media release available on the government website. All you have to do is read any paper, listen to radio, watch TV or look at social media and we have a real problem.

Our insurance premiums continue to rise, we are not safe anymore in our homes as gangs of kids all walk the streets afterhours looking to steal. If the figures were so promising and so good and the government were winning the battle against youth crime, why are they bringing in GPS trackers for young offenders. We need at accept that crime is esculating and we do not have the solution. We need stronger laws and we need the laws enforced by the courts. If we keep doing what we are doing, we will keep getting what we are getting. You would not need GPS trackers if you had the situation under control. A.S, Trinity Beach

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Super Jolly Gazza’s Gossip Hockey Sticks WHETHER you’re a regular hockey player, never played before, or like me, you put your stick up in the loft many years ago. Well it’s time to have a go, and there’s no better place than in the Douglas Shire. Super 5’s Hockey is coming. A fun opportunity to get that “I wanna become fitter!” New Year’s Resolution back on track. First played in preparation for the 2014 Youth Olympic Games, Super 5’s is great for kids and adults alike and is super-fast, highly skillful and adaptable to multiple surfaces, environments and space. (In other words, you can play it most places.) The game consists of just 5 players per team. (Interesting, perhaps that’s why it called Super 5’s.) One in goal and four on the field, so why not get your friends together and form a team. Games are about to start at Coronation Park, Mossman, with juniors playing Sunday mornings commencing May 2 and adults on Monday evenings from May 3. The inspiration behind all things Hockey in the Douglas Shire is Greg Mill. In fact, the Douglas Hockey Association was established by Greg who now serves as chairman. Greg saw an opportunity to introduce field hockey into the Douglas Shire a few years ago. In 2019 a vibrant hockey program commenced including minis, juniors and adults, plus a social walking hockey for all ages. They also introduced their first indoor hockey competition during the wet season. This was followed by taking hockey to schools in the Cook region including Cook-

town, Hope Vale, Laura, Lakeland, Rossville and Wujal Wujal. Despite COVID restrictions, Douglas Hockey Association moved forward with a competition for Juniors, Seniors and Walkers including an inaugural Beach Hockey tournament, the Sandy Sticks & Spokes Trophy. Based at Coronation Park, Mossman, they currently utilise grass fields. Check this out though, last year Douglas Shire Council approved a sports master plan which included a possible future synthetic hockey pitch at the Port Douglas Sports Precinct. Douglas Hockey Association development plans for this year include taking hockey to Cape York Indigenous communities, continuing the growth of their successful junior program, sending their first representative side to Queensland State Championships (U13 boys), introducing a Golden Oldies hockey format for over 65’s and doubling the size of their September beach hockey tournament to sixteen junior & senior teams The future for hockey in Douglas Shire and beyond certainly looks bright. Until next week though, it’s Gazza signing out!! Send your stories to; gazza@cairnslocalnews.com.au You can catch up with Gazza each weekday afternoon between 4-7 pm on 90.9 FAB FM in Port Douglas.

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Reprieve for trees in Port

Give avos a go, say workers TANYA MURPHY

THE removal of rosewood trees on Warner St has been postponed after a second independent arborist report recommended further maintenance and monitoring may give the trees a chance of survival. A second independent arborist report assessed a sample of trees which found good sap flow and no hydraulic failure. In line with the first arborist report, the trees are still considered to be in a state of stress and decline. The arborist has recommended any deadwood posing a public safety risk should be removed. In addition, the arborist has also recommended the cleaning of the crowns, the root zones be aerated and a broad spectrum fertiliser applied. Council will start removing deadwood from the trees this week and continue monitoring the trees’ health to give the trees the best chance of survival, as well as ensure the avenue of trees remains safe for the public.

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CAIRNS local Simon Uren said he would recommend an avocado picking job to anyone, after starting his second season working at a farm in the Tablelands. He started on the farm in March last year after his hours as a deckhand and coxswain for a major reef tourism company were slashed during the pandemic. He and five other Aussies make a daily commute from Cairns to work on the farm, and occasionally camp overnight. “I’m originally from inner city Sydney so I had no idea about farm work previously but now I enjoy it. It’s working outdoors in nature,” he said. “I think there’s a stigma around farm work but I enjoy it. We do eight or nine-hour days and we get paid about $200 per day which is minimum wage but it’s fair. Just make sure you know what your rights are. “All fruits are different, but avocadoes are probably the

best ones because you can drive a cherry picker right up to the top of the tree and pick into your basket. It’s actually pretty fun. “I think if people go there with an open mind, you can learn interesting stuff. This farm has passionfruit as well so you do something different every day, whether it’s fertilising the plants or training the vines. “And it’s definitely less stressful, because you’re out in nature and you don’t have people in your face. “The farmer shows you once what you’ve got to do, and then you just do your thing the whole day. Meditative is a good way of describing it. “One of the workers even brought his teenaged kids up during the school holidays and they helped out as well for a bit of pocket money.” Cairns local Matt Gerdes was a professional musician and music teacher before the pandemic struck, but he’s also now commencing his second season working as a packer on

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Avocado picker Simon Uren a friend’s small avocado farm in the Tablelands. “For me, the avocado season is a short-term change, and I’m working with good people so that makes it fun,” said the ‘Whodafunkit’ saxophonist, guitarist and singer. “Now that JobKeeper has finished, it has left a lot of people in the arts industry struggling. “Things are winding back

up again, but with lockdowns still coming and going, a lot of music venues don’t have their budgets back to full capacity.” Mr Gerdes said that some employers may have earned the agriculture industry a bad reputation. “I understand that farmers are struggling to find workers, but for all the reports of people having great times on farms with great conditions, there

are also some reports contrary to that, where some farms may be spoiling the reputation for the industry as a whole,” he said. A report by Unions New South Wales released in March audited more than 1000 job ads for entry level farm work, and interviewed Australian and temporary-migrant workers employed across Australia in the horticulture industry.

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STEAM-POWERED music and family fun at Pioneer Weekend

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THERE will be plenty of steam-powered entertainment for everyone this May 8 and 9 when the Historic Village Herberton presents its Pioneer Weekend Country & Folk Music Festival. Talented crowd pleasers the Littmus Steampunk Band will be spreading the word about the joys of steam-powered machines, while a fully restored 1905 Marshall Steam Traction Engine will be fired up for a rattling demonstration of these early mechanical wonders. The entertaining Littmus Steampunk Band describe themselves as a “ragtag bunch of time travellers from the great Victorian Age of exploration and invention”. Historic Village Herberton owners Craig and Connie Kimberley said the annual Pioneer Weekend really brought the old mining village to life, especially with so many guests dressing up in period costume for the event. “We hope to see old friends and new at this year’s Pioneer Weekend, the first since 2019,” Craig said. The two-day program also features performances by Whiskey Boat, Now & Never, Dave Kirk, and Rough and Ready. Pioneer Weekend entertainment also includes blacksmithing and other vintage skill displays, competitive wood chopping, vintage machinery demonstrations, and loads of other family fun, including games for the children, train rides, petting zoo and pack donkeys. A special feature of the weekend is the pioneer ‘Fashions on the Field’, always hotly contested by ladies and gentlemen and youngsters dressed to impress in the fashion statements of yesteryear. The Pioneer Weekend Country & Folk Music Festival will be held at the Historic Village Herberton, on the Atherton Tablelands, from 9am till

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The music that defined a generation: Good Morning Vietnam

FRIDAY Tanya Murphy – Gilligan’s, 4:30-7:30pm Eddie Skiba – Barron River Hotel, 6pm Miss Tee – Boardwalk Social, 6pm AfterFX – Trinity Beach Sports Club, 7pm Wingin’ It & Mandy Rock – Tablelands Music Lovers, 7:30pm Kaweyova Band – Pier Bar, 9pm Ivy Amara – Kewarra Beach Shack, 5:30-8:30pm Katie Richards – Cairns Cruising Yacht Squadron, 3:306:30pm Silver Fox Jazz Band – Elixir Music Bar, 6pm The Dannies – Elixir Music Bar, 9:30pm Kickstart – Cazaly’s, 6.15pm Grand Theft Audio – The Jack Janna Mercedes – O’Donnell’s Palm Cove, 6-9pm

SATURDAY Toni Childs – Tanks Arts Centre, 3:30pm and 8pm (ticketed) Nikki Doll – Stratford Deli, 4:30pm Bernard Lee Long – Clink Theatre, 6pm ‘Volcanic Rock’ (4 bands) – Atherton International Club Hooked – (Dr Hook & The Medicine Show Tribute Band) – CPAC Theatre, 7:30pm Vivien Aisi – Central Hotel Port Douglas, 7:30pm My Deaf Eyes – Red Beret Hotel, 8m Miss Tee Trio – The Jack, 9pm Rhyece O’Neill – Elixir Music Bar, 8pm Fraser Yuill Scott – O’Donnell’s Irish Bar Palm Cove, 6-9pm Grand Theft Audio – Gilligan’s Janna Mercedes – Rattle N Hum Palm Cove, 8-11pm

SUNDAY Dazz & The Boyzz – Jack n’ Shanan’s Palm Cove, 2-5:30pm Bernie’s Trio – Zinc Restaurant, 12:30pm A Whiskey Boat – Cairns Colonial Club, 1pm Barbary Coasters – Parrothead Party, Cairns Cruising Yacht Squadron, 2pm Eddie Skiba – Bluewater Tavern, 2pm Bobby Maguire - Serpent Backpackers, 3pm Blue Reed – Vitalia’s Italian Restaurant, 3pm Vivien Aisi – Boardwalk Social, 3pm Dave Cooke – Sauce Brewing Co, 3:30pm Andrea & Louie – Salt House, 5pm Human Nature – CPAC, 7:30pm Ivy Amara - Coconuts, Redlynch, 4-7pm Fingerprint – Elixir Music Bar, 7:30pm Miss Tee – Central Hotel Port Douglas, 7:30-11:30pm Jasmine Bradley-Cadman, Café Ten06 Yorkey’s Knob, 3-5pm Wendy & Al – O’Donnell’s Palm Cove, 4-7pm

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GOOD Morning Vietnam, Music from the Vietnam War Era - Live in Concert! vividly reimagines the treasured and symbolic songs of the 1960s and 70s that spilled across our airwaves during the Vietnam War. Songs that questioned, stirred and reflected the political turmoil and massive cultural changes happening during one of the most far-reaching and divisive events of the 20th century. This all new production brings together a group of outstanding Queensland musicians and vocalists to deliver superb interpretations of some of the most iconic pop, folk, soul and rock songs of the time. A projection design backdrop adds compelling storytelling and scenescape elements; depicting the groovy psychedelia of the flower power movement as well as images of the despair, protest and resistance that was flaring in the city streets of America and here in Australia. “It’s a celebration of beautiful rock music but there is also a sense of melancholy, sadness, and the tragedy that war inflicts on peoples’ lives,” says musical director Simon Gardner. “All great music not only transcends an era but also de-

fines it, and the rock music created during the Vietnam War period was ground- breaking in that it reflected immense unrest as well as the greatest powers of all – peace and love.” Good Morning Vietnam, Music from the Vietnam War Era - Live in Concert! offers knockout renditions of songs by Creedence Clearwater Revival, Buffalo Springfield, Steppenwolf, The Beatles, Nancy Sinatra, Aretha Franklin, Janis Joplin, The Animals, The Doors, The Rolling Stones, Marvin Gaye and many more. “I’m first and foremost a guitarist and I absolutely love

playing these songs,” Gardner says. “But I also see this as an opportunity to pay tribute, in the best way I can, to those who fought and died for us. It is an honour to be able to do this.” Good Morning Vietnam, Music from the Vietnam War Era - Live in Concert! pays tribute to music that shaped an era and defined a generation. When: Sunday June 6 Where: Cairns Performing Arts Centre Book: www.Ticketlink.com.au

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Sonny Bill has built an incredible career and sporting reputation across the globe. His athleticism has taken him from inner-city Auckland, where he grew up, to the highest sporting moments in Twickenham, Eden Park and Sydney’s Olympic Stadium. But there is so much more to Sonny Bill Williams’ life and journey than his on-field and in-the-ring triumphs. Sonny Bill’s love of family, his faith, his skill and performance throughout his unparalleled sporting career, his ability to unite a team under pressure, his grace in owning his mistakes, the challenges of leaving home as a young man and dealing with a negative culture and the temptations that followed, and his courage in speaking out for the vulnerable and calling out injustice are all aspects of an inspiring life story. Sonny Bill Williams was the first Muslim to play for the All Blacks. Driven by a fierce moral compass, Sonny Bill Williams thoughtfully and authentically uses his standing and platform as both a UNICEF Ambassador and an elite sportsperson to speak out on political issues that confront the world today and to benefit those struggling in life. He is a dedicated family man, devoted to his faith, committed to his teammates, respectful of his fans and aware that the path he has taken can inspire and empower others. Working with Alan Duff, award-winning author of Once Were Warriors, this will be the must-read autobiography of the year.

YOU LOVE ME Caroline Kepnes The highly anticipated new thriller in Caroline Kepnes’s hit You series, now a blockbuster Netflix show. Joe Goldberg is back. And he’s going to start a family – even if it kills him. Joe Goldberg is done with cities, done with the muck and the posers, done with Love. Now, he’s saying hello to nature, to simple pleasures on a cosy island in the Pacific Northwest. For the first time in a long time, he can just breathe. He gets a job at the local library – he does know a thing or two about books – and that’s where he meets her: Mary Kay DiMarco. Librarian. Joe won’t meddle, he will not obsess. He’ll win her the old fashioned way . . . by providing a shoulder to cry on, a helping hand. Over time, they’ll both heal their wounds and begin their happily ever after in this sleepy town. The trouble is, Mary Kay already has a life. She’s a mother. She’s a friend. She’s busy. True love can only triumph if both people are willing to make room for the real thing. Joe cleared his decks. He’s ready.

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Streaming Acorn TV In a prosperous town in Northern Ireland, Colin Howell (James Nesbitt, Cold Feet) is a loving husband, father, and religious leader. But when he meets Hazel Buchanan (Genevieve O’Reilly, Rogue One), the two embark on a torrid affair that will have cataclysmic consequences for their families and community. “James Nesbitt is credibly creepy in a devastating true-life tale” --The Telegraph (UK). Based upon the horrifying Castlerock murders, The Secret has gripped viewers as the details behind one of Northern Ireland’s most notorious double murders has been laid bare. On the night of 18 to 19 May 1991 – his son’s second birthday – Howell gassed his wife Lesley, 31, and dumped her in the boot of his estate car. What followed will shock and captivate viewers. A series not to be missed.

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In what year did the Northern Pride win their first Grand Final?

The first ever State of Origin was held in which year?

Who was the coach of the team that year?

Which team was victorious?

Name the major sponsor of the Northern Pride that year.

39 series have been played; how many have been won by Queensland?

Name the founding coach of the Northern Pride.

In 2011 the Northern Pride set a Queensland Cup record for winning how many consecutive matches?

What was the largest winning margin for a State of Origin game?

Name the rugby league team he now coaches in England.

The 2005 State of Origin series contained 6 Cowboys, can you name them?

Name the youngest player ever to represent in State of Origin.

Who was the coach of the Northern Pride in 2014 when they were crowned Premiers and NRL State Champions?

How many State of Origin games did Pride coach, Ty Williams play?

Who holds the record for the most State of Origin matches?

Who was the foundation CEO of the Northern Pride?

In 2017 the Northern Pride announced their Team of the Decade, 2008 – 2017. Who held the record for the most points scored for the club?

Who holds the record for winning the most Man of the Match Awards?

In their inaugural season the Northern Pride finished in what position on the ladder and with how many wins?

Which company is the current naming rights sponsor for the Northern Pride?

Who has captained NSW in the most State of Origin Matches?

In what year did the Northern Pride make their first Grand Final?

There are 6 teams north of Brisbane in the Intrust Super Cup. Can you name them?

Name the only State if Origin coach with a perfect 100% win ratio.

Name the current Pride player who was a member of that Grand Final team?

The 3 State of Origin Matches scheduled for 2021 will be held where?

Bill Harrigan refereed 21 games, under his control how many games did NSW win?

What was Barry Gomersall’s nickname?

There was one State of Origin game played overseas. Where was it played?

There have been two stadiums used in QLD for State of Origin, Suncorp Stadium (Lang Park) and which other stadium?

1. Adrian Lam, 2. Wigan Warriors 3. Jason Demetriou, 4. Dennis Keeffe, 5. Overall 3rd with 13 wins, 6. 2009, they finished 2nd on the ladder with 13 wins, 7. Rod Griffin, 8. 2010, 9. David Maiden, 10. Skill360, 11. 17 games straight, 12. Matt Bowen, Ty Williams, Paul Bowman, Matt Sing, Johnathon Thurston, Carl Webb, 13. 3 in total in 2005, 14. Chey Bird – 574 points, 15. Ken Frost Homes, 16. Sunshine Coast Falcons, CQ Capras, Mackay Cutters, Townsville Blackhawks, Northern Pride, PNG Hunters, 17. MCG Melbourne, Suncorp Stadium Brisbane and ANZ Stadium Sydney, 18. 1982, 19. QLD 2-1, 20. QLD 22, NSW 15, drawn 2, 21. 46 points, QLD d NSW 52-6 (2015), 22. Ben Ikin (18 years 83 days), 23. Cameron Smith 42 matches, 24. Wally Lewis (8), 25. Paul Gallen (16), 26. John MacDonald QLD (1 win, 0 loss, 0 draw) , 27. NSW 9, QLD 11, draw 1, 28. The Grasshopper, 29. Long Beach, California, 30. ANZ Stadium (QEII Stadium).

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GEMINI: It’s hard to get recognition if no one knows how hard you’re working. Gemini, this week, let people know what you’ve been up to. Today, you can uncover secrets and suss out the truth. You can find answers to something that has caused you consternation for a long time by asking a question.

LIBRA: The ongoing process of creating a fulfilling career continues for Libras this week with a possible windfall. Today, you might be house shopping or looking for a new apartment to rent. You’re likely to know if the plumbing works well, whether the neighbors are quiet, and if the landlord is decent. The secrets of the dwelling are revealed to you today.

PISCES: A big project is done and put to bed. Pisces, you have a reason to celebrate and dance. Today, you can lead a group, take command, and make changes from top to bottom. Or you can start a group together of like-minded people to share information with. Today, consider how to interact with the community.

CANCER: In a tennis game, half the time the ball is in the other person’s court. Cancer, this week, you are waiting for others to respond. Today, you can find out if someone does indeed like you in a special way. This person may confess their feelings to you. And if they hesitate, you’ll know the exact right words to say to get the conversation going.

SCORPIO: This week, someone could help you become aware of a family pattern. Scorpio, you have the opportunity to break free. You and your sweetheart might be having a stressful time. This could be due to external circumstances. The two of you can put your heads together to figure out a solution. Give yourself time to hammer out ideas and look at a plan for going forward.

ARIES: You have set things in motion. This week, Aries, you have to do the hardest thing… wait for the results. in your house of money, making a trine to Pluto in your house of business professionals. Your job is on your mind. The company could be making a big announcement soon. And new career opportunities could come to you from these changes.

LEO: T ime to finish up a project. Leo, don’t let perfectionistic tendencies get in your way this week. Consider how you could transform your life by streamlining or automating some of the things you do. You might gain hours every day that you could spend pursuing what you love.

SAGITTARIUS: This week, you crack the code on your own personal schedule. Sagittarius, you could have a very productive week. This is a great day to follow up on money that is owed to you. You can track down missing money or take some profits from an investment you’ve been holding.

TAURUS: The busyness of the last few weeks is ending. This week, Taurus, you get a little bit of a break. Today, you could be swept away with fantastical ideas, exploring other worlds (through mystical novels or video games, perhaps). Sit and visualize the steps for making big changes like a new career or moving halfway around the world. Everything is doable when broken down into small steps.

VIRGO: Virgo, this week you could receive high marks. All the preparation you’ve done is paying off. Today, you have the mental flexibility to change tactics. If you are in negotiations for something you want, a house, motorcycle, or a pedigree puppy, you have more Jedi mind tricks available to you than usual.

CAPRICORN: There is a time for work and a time for rest. Capricorn, this week, it’s time to rest and recharge. Today is a good day to do a pros and cons list about what you want to do with your life. You can be laser-focused and find why something is going to work or what to look out for. Don’t waste this energy on something small. Consider big changes like going back to school, moving out of state, or changing an important relationship

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GREAT EVENTS THIS WEEKEND For more information on the many great events in our region visit www.CairnsLocalNews.com.au/community-noticeboard

BRASSED OFF - Rondo Theatre

Grimley Colliery Brass band is as old as the mine itself, but are they both about to disappear? Perhaps one hundred years of culture and tradition can be saved by bandleader Danny’s sheer passion and determination with the help of a flugelhorn playing female? This production comes to the Rondo Theatre for an extended season 11 productions.

Friday Saturday and Sunday Rhondo Theatre Full details: www.therhondo.com.au

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HOOKED: Dr Hook and the Medicine Show Tribute

They are ready to create the havoc that the audiences of their shows love to comment on which is - it’s a very entertaining show! They simply loved all the songs and the antics that reminded them of one of the greatest bands in the world, Dr Hook. A show full of costumes, comedy and laughter that simply entertains. The audience is guaranteed to enjoy this show.

Saturday 7:30pm CPAC Full details: www.ticketlink.com.au

HUMAN NATURE: People Get Ready

Australia’s homegrown heroes and Hall of Fame inductees Human Nature are returning to their roots, bringing together 30 years of performances for a never before seen intimate concert tour of the Aussie heartland. Get ready for a night of the best songs ever written, including their original hits, Motown classics and more - all performed with vocals upfront in an acoustic mode.

Sunday 7:30pm CPAC Full details: www.ticketlink.com.au

PORT DOUGLAS MARKETS

Artists of the North Exhibition is a presentation of the talent and formidable skills of our region’s artists. For the first time in many years, the exhibition will not have a theme, inviting all creative genres and subjects to join in the Artists of the North’s 16th year of artistic excellence, with our very diverse, cultures, backgrounds, styles, genres but, most importantly – an overwhelming love of art. No image is too wild or untamed, no subject subdued. Artists are bringing their thoughts, their feelings and their gift of life through art.

The Port Douglas Market has one of the most diverse stallholder communities of any market in Australia. Frequented by locals and visitors alike, the market is a regular “must do” for people from all over the world. Port is renowned as an arts community. The markets will showcase amazing local arts as well as mouth-watering food. Come up for the morning, vivit the markets, walk through the town, Port Dopuglas is your oasis located an easy drive north of Cairns. It’s a great day to find a few treasures in our paradise which we call home, and hang out with the locals.

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Ladies: J McCarthy 25, C Demosthemis 19. Men: M Davidson 21, G Sunners 20. Saturday April 24 Men’s Div1: B Campbell 41, G McEwan 41. Div2: C Trickey 42,N Tobias 41. Ladies: T Lohmann 43, A Watson 36.

Wednesday 18 hole Stableford, sponsored by the Carrington Hotel won by one of our up and coming juniors, Cohen Barker with a lovely 41 pts. Runner up went to Dave Morrison, one of our more experienced members with 39 pts. Thursday Ladies played a stroke event sponsored by Wholelife Pharmacy & Healthfoods. Winning on a countback was Michelle Pearsall with 73 nett to Janette Hancock. Pin shots 9 Lyn Morrison, 11 Heather Beaven and 18 Michelle Pearsall. Friday Trinity Petroleum 8 Hole Chook Run had a great field of 24 players. Winner backing up from his Wednesday Sporter’s win was Swifty Finlen 20 pts on countback from Seppe Barletta, 3rd Samantha Duck 19 pts. Saturday Harold Nasser Memorial Shield stroke sponsored by BV Hotel Atherton. Men’s Division 1 and Overall winner Chris DeMamiel 65 nett, Div 1 2nd Jenko 66 nett, 3rd Brian Brown 68 nett Division 2 winner Gary Tudehope 68 nett, 2nd Swifty 69 nett, 3rd Neil Stubbin 70 nett NTPs 3 & 9 Stevo 11 N.Smith, 18 S.Whybird Well done Brad Snow for an Eagle on the 2nd. Ladies was won by the in-form player Janette Hancock with 69 nett and r/up went to Dee Jierasak with 75 nett. Pin shots 3 and 11 Annette Seawright, 13 Lois Cross and 18 Shelley Broadley. Least putts went to Dee with 27 putts.

JACK HIGH MOSSMAN MEN’S & LADIES BOWLS CLUB

Saturday April 24 30 Bowlers for Jackpot Bowls. Bernie Wolland / Nev Tesch / Terry Richards d John Cochrane / Tony Kessler / Col Widdows 20-14; SAS / Doug Pitt / David White d Steve Cue / Peter Worley / Tony Brlyack 24-15; Steve Heffernan / Alistair Douglas / John Arnold d John Fleming / Gordon Henderson / Jim Geddes 25-12; Billy Smith / George Wilmot / Joe Girgenti d Ranald Edwards / Peter Gorsuch / Barney Kearney 26-16; and in the Club Championship Triples and winners for the day, Mick Frese / Chris Payne / Doug Pitt d Eric Smith / Peter Busch / Dave Egan 28-12. Club Championship Saturday May 1 In the Fours, Billy Smith / Bruce Lester / Gordon Henderson / Daryl Hoskins vs Eric Smith / David White / Nev Tesch / John Arnold; Sunday 02 May in the A Grade Singles, Dave Blain vs Eric Smith and in the B Grade Singles, Col Widdows vs Chris Payne; Saturday 8 May in the Fours, Bernie Wolland / John Fleming / Terry Richards / George Wilmot vs Peter Busch / Colt Dwyer / Dave Egan / Chris Payne; Saturday 15 May in the Pairs, Eric Smith / Nev Fletcher vs Dave Egan / Colt Dwyer and in the Triples Bernie Wolland / Nev Tesch / Terry Richards vs John Cochrane / Tony Kessler / Col Widdows. The next men’s night social bowls will be held Thursday 6 May from 6pm to 8pm (names in by 5pm) at a cost of $5.00 per person and is open to all members & non members. Bowls this Saturday, names in by 12 noon, with card call at 12.45pm. For anyone interested in playing bowls, either for the first time or returning to the game, contact David White on 0407 630 759. Ladies Results Thursday April 22 Social winners were Denise Hyland, Pam Widdows, & Gloria Geeves, 2W+7; R.Ups: Anita McCoist, Robin Petrus & Maree Crees, 1W, 1D+1. Raffle winner was Maree Crees. Our games were played with the assistance of the new Laser Light Bird Deterrent. A heartfelt thank you to Eric & David. For all enquiries, please contact Carole Maxted carole44bb@dodo.com.au or ph: 0400 954 537.

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Friday April 30, 2021

EDGE HILL MEMORIAL BOWLS CLUB

Ladies Social Bowls: Ladies Social and Championship Results. Social Bowls Thursday April 22 were washed out. Please note the change of game time from April 29 put your names down by 1:00pm for a 1:30pm start. Men’s Mixed Social Bowls: Tuesday April 20, No bowls. Social bowls were washed out. Tuesday Night was also washed out. Wednesday Night April 21 winners were Gov, Greg and Frank. R/U: Mal, Frank and Irene. Social bowls will continue Tuesday (Day and Night), Wednesday night triples. Saturday afternoon Mixed Social will be played on May 1 as no Pennant bowls are scheduled this week. 2021 Pennant Season: Saturday 24, Division One Edge Hill at Home defeated West Cairns 86-44. B. Cribbin 26 – A. Radford 22, D. Spowart 35 – A. White 6, C. Kelly 25 – N. Hall 16. Division Two Edge Hill played at Marlin Coast and won 49-39. B. Sloper 28 – G McCall 18, M. Smith’s rink drew with G. Andreatta 21 all. Division Three (1) Edge Hill played away to West Cairns and lost 25-50. G. Victor 14 – I. Donkin 20, R. Owens 11 - W. Edwards 30. Division Three (2) Edge Hill defeated Edmonton 5735. S. Henson 23 – T. McGregor 25, M. Kors 34 – M. Colmer 10. Edge Hill Club Championship Games. Check the notice board for upcoming games with A Grade Singles games scheduled are D. Curry V’s R. Hubbard, D. Spowart V’s H. Mitchell. B Grade Singles Games now scheduled are G Burnett v’s T Bartholomeusz, B Moseley v’s A Henson and C Henson V’s P Whitehead. To play social bowls at Edge Hill this week put your name on the lists available behind the bar for a game. Contact the Club on 4053 1036, Ray Webster 0402 182 230, Gary Victor (GOV) 0407 962 860 for assistance if the club is closed.

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Gel blasters come with great responsibility TANYA MURPHY THE founder and president of the Cairns Gel Blasters Club Inc (CGBCI) says it is a safe, family-friendly club which teaches participants to use the gun replicas responsibly, despite them now being banned in all other states. Gel Blasters are replica guns made of plastic or metal which propel a small pellet of gel at speeds as high as 300 feet (91 metres) per second. Due to their close resemblance to real firearms, many of them have been seized from crime scenes across Australia. After legislation cracked down on the toys in South Australia last October, Queensland is now the only state where gel blasters can be purchased without a license. However, the Queensland regulations were tightened on February 1, making it an offence to carry an uncon-

cealed gel blaster in public with a maximum penalty of two years’ imprisonment, while the penalty for firing a gel blaster at someone without their permission is between three and seven years in jail. An entry level blaster starts at around $200 while those with a more robust metal construction can set you back as much as $2500. CGBCI president Simon White said when used responsibly in a registered club setting, the toys were a safe and healthy way to get people involved in physical activity. “First-person shooting games have existed for a long time and we’re getting people off their X-Boxes and out of the house,” he said. “Every weekend we have 50-60 people, including men, women, and families with kids as young as ten. “The main demographic is men aged 19-21 which means we are occupying them with

something safe and social to do on the weekend. “It’s great exercise as you’re running around a lot. My smart watch records more than 15,000 steps during a typical game.” The sport requires players to navigate a field of obstacles to ambush and shoot each other. It has various play modes and depends on an honesty system where those who have been shot must raise their hand and return to a re-spawning point to re-enter the game. Promising players are sent to compete against other clubs in regional, state and national competitions. Mr White has been actively involved in discussions with the state government to assist in formulating the legislation to keep gel blasters safe and legal in Queensland. “Education is key. We have introduced the Stop and Think campaign, with rules that are reinforced both in writing and

verbally every week to our members,” said Mr White. “We teach our members to be responsible for their actions, but we have to get the campaign out there in the

public.” The club meets every Sunday morning and has outdoor playing fields in Kuranda and Gordonvale and a new indoor facility at Redlynch.

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and Women’s team have both focused on special aware- Name: Andrew Childs ness and playing in space as they look to put the competi- Age: 43 tion on notice by playing an expansive game. Women’s mother-daughter duo Moera Blair and Angel

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Blair will feature for the Womens NQ team this weekend at Hobbies/interests: Rugby, beer West Barlow. and steak Get on down at 6pm Saturday for their first game then again on Sunday at 12pm to see them in action.

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Name: Jimmydee Baker Spittles Age: 24 Nickname/s: JD Jimde Position/s: Lock Job/occupation: Client Manager (Home Lending) at Astute Finance Hobbies/interests: SRugby, video games, travel, hiking Crab you’re most looking forward to playing with this year and why: I’m just happy to be back playing some rugby with a bunch of good blokes, too many to choose.

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Cairns on show to AFL PETER MCCULLAGH ST KILDA co-captain Jarryn Geary and teammate Ben Paton are in Cairns experiencing the destination so they can entice their fans north when they return in early June with their team to play the Adelaide Crows. Last year during the height of the COVID lockdowns, Cazaly’s Cairns hosted 3 AFL roster matches in thirteen days. The Round 13 match up St Kilda against the Adelaide Crows will showcase the north to a strong following in Melbourne and Adelaide. The Stadium seating plan has been re-designed to allow for 8500 spectators and it is anticipated more than 2000 interstate visitors will fly in for the game.

Jarryn Geary and Ben Paton were invited to Cairns to preview the sights and also promote the delights of Far North Queensland to fans in the south. St Kilda co-captain Jarryn Geary was thrilled to get visit Cairns with his family. “I’m here in shorts and Birkenstocks, and I expect to be wearing in 6 or 7 weeks (when we return in round 13). I know I would not be doing that in Melbourne I’d be rugged up, freezing cold and sitting by the fire.” “There’s no better place to be in winter in Australia than in Queensland,” he said. Tourism Tropical North Queensland Chief Executive Officer Mark Olsen welcomed the opportunity to work with AFL Cairns, Tourism and Events Queensland and Cairns Regional Council to at-

tract both teams for their round 13 clash. “The success of the AFL bubble last year when AFL teams played in Cairns and the great experiences enjoyed by the players motivated St Kilda to venture north for the game.” AFL Cairns Managing Director Gary Young said Cairns had always been popular with the players and it was it was exciting for locals to have a national game back in the region. “Eased restrictions mean Cazalys Stadium can double the capacity of the crowd numbers from last year giving more fans the opportunity to see game.” St Kilda co-captain Jarryn Geary was thrilled to get the early call up to Cairns alongside his family and teammate Ben Paton. “We loved our time in

St Kilda co-captain Jarryn Geary and teammate Ben Paton

Queensland last year, so to “I know that St Kilda is well have the opportunity to play in known for its passionate fans Cairns will be a real highlight and with no better time in the for the group,” Geary said. year to visit Cairns, we will be “I’ve been fortunate welcoming many of their supenough to bring my wife and porters, as well as people travtwo kids with me for a mini get- elling from South Australia to away thanks to Tourism Trop- cheer on the Adelaide Crows. ical North Queensland and “This game also provides we’ve loved every minute of ‘country kids’ a rare opportuniit – it’s such a beautiful part of ty – the chance to see some of the world.” the game’s best up close. Cairns Mayor Bob Man“Cairns has a strong rening said it was wonderful to lationship with Tourism and have the AFL coming back to Events Queensland, and along Cairns. “Last year, our city had with Tourism Tropical North the chance to host four AFL Queensland, Council is absomatches, and along with other lutely thrilled to play a part in great sporting events, such as hosting this AFL game.” The general public on-sale Targa Great Barrier Reef, Ironman and the Women’s Nation- for the Round 13 match beal Basketball League, it added tween St Kilda and Adelaide PHOTO: FNQ Roar Photography to our city’s growing reputation Crows at Cazaly’s Stadium as a sporting destination,” will be on Thursday, June 3 at he said. 10am through Ticketek.

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