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MOSSMAN & PORT DOUGLAS TO CASSOWARY COAST

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MIN:20 MAX:27 CAIRNS TIDE TIMES HIGH: 3.37 HIGH: 17.45 LOW: 10.44 LOW: 23.30

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MIN:19 MAX:27 CAIRNS TIDE TIMES HIGH: 4.56 HIGH: 18.27 LOW: 11.26 LOW: n/a

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CAIRNS TIDE TIMES LOW: 0.39 LOW: 12.00 HIGH: 5.42 HIGH: 18.59

CAIRNS TIDE TIMES LOW: 1.14 LOW: 12.31 HIGH: 6.17 HIGH: 19.25

CAIRNS TIDE TIMES LOW: 1.38 LOW: 13.00 HIGH: 6.47 HIGH: 19.50

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MIN:20 MAX:27 CAIRNS TIDE TIMES LOW: 1.59 LOW: 13.27 HIGH: 7.15 HIGH: 20.15

MIN:20 MAX:26 CAIRNS TIDE TIMES LOW: 2.18 LOW: 13.53 HIGH: 7.41 HIGH: 20.41

INNISFAIL 7 DAY WEATHER FORECAST AND TIDE TIMES MIN:20 MAX:27 INNISFAIL TIDE TIMES HIGH: 3.57 HIGH: 18.12 LOW: 11.43 LOW: n/a

MIN:19 MAX:27 INNISFAIL TIDE TIMES LOW: 0.43 LOW: 12.25 HIGH: 5.21 HIGH: 18.57

MIN:19 MAX:26 INNISFAIL TIDE TIMES LOW: 1.53 LOW: 12.58 HIGH: 6.11 HIGH: 19.27

MIN:19 MAX:26 INNISFAIL TIDE TIMES LOW: 2.26 LOW: 13.25 HIGH: 6.46 HIGH: 19.52

MIN:18 MAX:27 INNISFAIL TIDE TIMES LOW: 2.47 LOW: 13.52 HIGH: 7.15 HIGH: 20.13

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MIN:19 MAX:26 INNISFAIL TIDE TIMES LOW: 3.02 LOW: 14.15 HIGH: 7.40 HIGH: 20.36

INNISFAIL TIDE TIMES LOW: 3.19 LOW: 14.39 HIGH: 8.04 HIGH: 20.58

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PORT DOUGLAS TIDE TIMES HIGH: 3.07 HIGH: 17.32 LOW: 10.30 LOW: 23.10

PORT DOUGLAS TIDE TIMES HIGH: 4.35 HIGH: 18.17 LOW: 11.15 LOW: n/a

PORT DOUGLAS TIDE TIMES LOW: 0.27 LOW: 11.50 HIGH: 5.28 HIGH: 18.46

PORT DOUGLAS TIDE TIMES LOW: 1.03 LOW: 12.21 HIGH: 6.07 HIGH: 19.11

PORT DOUGLAS TIDE TIMES LOW: 1.28 LOW: 12.50 HIGH: 6.39 HIGH: 19.57

PORT DOUGLAS TIDE TIMES LOW: 1.51 LOW: 13.18 HIGH: 7.07 HIGH: 20.03

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Community opposition to Machans Beach unit application PETER MCCULLAGH

Cardiac Ward Nurse Unit Manager Mandi Pashley receiving the generous donation from Northern Frontier General Manager Linda Ly along with Far North Queensland Hospital Foundation CEO Tony Williamson.

Getting back on their seat to recovery A GENEROUS donor has helped make recovery from heart disease more comfortable. Almost $35,000 was donated by the Northern Frontier Foundation to the Far North Queensland Hospital Foundation, to enable the purchase of 12 electric recliners for the cardiac ward at Cairns Hospital. Cardiac Ward Nurse Unit Manager Mandi Pashley said she was grateful for the donation, as the recliners would make a big difference to cardiac patients and would be in almost constant use. “We care for many heart

failure patients who often struggle to lie flat in bed due to shortness of breath. Without a recliner they need to sleep on multiple pillows which is not always comfortable or practical,” Ms Pashley said. “Our post cardiac surgery patients tend to find it more comfortable to sleep sitting upright, due to the sternal wound and as they can’t sleep on their side, a recliner is a great substitute for a bed. Having an electric recliner available will provide them a comfortable sleep which is so important to their recovery,” she said.

Northern Frontier Foundation General Manager Linda Ly said they were pleased to support the project as it would help improve the health and lifestyle of the local community. “We believe these chairs will be most beneficial for the cardiac ward and patients,” Ms Ly said. “The Northern Frontier Foundation is dedicated to supporting the local community directly and in-directly where possible in improving health, education, environment and economic development,” she said. Far North Queensland Hospital Foundation CEO

Tony Williamson said the donation brings the NFF’s support of the Foundation to almost $155,000. “We’re very grateful for the support of NFF and particularly its founder Dean Pradal, who has been very supportive of us for many years,” Mr Williamson said. “Items like this are a great way the community can support the health service to help our patients be as comfortable as possible. The Foundation is about putting the icing on the cake and this contribution is a great example of that,” he said.

A RECENT decision by Cairns Regional Council to approve a Development Application greenlighting the approval for 4 townhouses has angered a section of the Machans Beach community and left some locals disillusioned with the Council process. Prior to the Planning Meeting where the development application was approved a total of 38 non-conforming submissions were received, with only one supporting the proposal. The application was approved for a number of reasons. The first and most important was the application met the criteria as outlined by the State Government’s code, effectively rubber stamping the approval, however allowing Council to apply some measure of conditions upon the development. Residents opposing the application feel Council should have the ability to deny an application instead of automatically approving developments. Machans Beach resident and opponent Thomas Herridge believes the rubber stamping is wrong. “A couple of councillors claimed that there was a legislative requirement to approve the Development Application. “Why is there a vote then if there is no option but to approve?” he said. If Council opposed this code assessable application they would expose themselves and ratepayers to a potential legal challenge from the developper costing thousands and perhaps with no real chance of winning A council spokesperson stated with regard to the number of community submissions that, “the proposed development was subject to code assessment and therefore was not required to undertake public notification for submissions. “However, at the time when the development application was considered by Council,

38 not properly made submissions against the development and 1 not properly made submission supporting the development were received.” It is important to note that submissions were classified as not properly made as there was no formal public notification required as the application was code assessable. Residents feel their submissions should have been considered as their submissions were well researched and pointed out numerous aspects where the development application was non-compliant with the Cairns Plan. According to the Queensland Government Planning Act, a development application is classified as Code Assessable if it fits within existing planning instruments but may be inconsistent with existing local planning codes. Whilst this is cold comfort for Machans Beach residents opposed to the development, they still believe the classification of code assessable development applications create issues not just for residents but also Council. “There appears to be a high level of subjectivity related to the application of code assessable development applications. “This subjectivity raises concerns related to Council appearing to be pro-development rather than applying the assessment in an open and transparent manner,” Mr Herridge said. Opponents of the development were at pains to point out, they are not opposed to development, they would prefer to see appropiate development in the Machans Beach area. At the meeting Councillor Olds suggested there was a huge gap between community expectation and council action. The Machans Beach residents opposed to this development believe the “gap is more of a chasm.”

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Riders who finished the 2021 Kenfrost Homes Ride to the Cape RIDERS have finished the 2021 Kenfrost Homes Ride to the Cape with more than weary muscles, bringing home a record for seriously ill and injured children. Twenty-four mountain bike riders took off from Cairns on July 17, biking up to 126km every day across difficult terrain to reach Cape York on Sunday (July 25) all to raise funds for Ronald McDonald House Charities North Australia (RMHC North Australia). RMHC North Australia Chief Executive, Tamara South said the ride raised a record-breaking $250,000. “The Kenfrost Homes Ride to the Cape has raised the equivalent of 1,562 nights’ accommodation for seriously ill or injured children and their families,” Ms South said. “This is the most success-

ful single fundraising event in RMHC North Australia’s history and is an incredible testament to everyone involved. “Local families turn to us in times of great need and it’s with thanks to fundraisers like these that we are well placed to care for families when they need it most.” Event organiser, Jill Lennox said the generosity of all involved saw the original fundraising target surpassed by more than $100,000. “We could not be happier with the result of this year’s ride. Bringing home such an incredible record and supporting such a worthy cause makes the weary muscles all the more worth it,” Ms Lennox said. “Thank you to the riders, donors, organisers, sponsors and everyone else involved – including anyone who purchased a $2 ‘Helping Bike’ from their local McDonald’s store.

FAR North Queenslanders are being urged to sign on as organ and tissue donors, with only 1360 people signing up for the cause last year. New figures from DonateLife released during DonateLife Week 2021 show far more people in Townsville (1800), the Sunshine Coast (3160) the Gold Coast (4820) and Brisbane (10,860) signed up as organ

and tissue donors during 2020 than in Cairns during the past 12 months. There are currently 1800 Australians on the transplant waitlist and an additional 12,000 people on dialysis for kidney failure. The number of Australians signing on to become organ and tissue donors dropped by 16 per cent last year as the COVID-19 pandemic grew.

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SES volunteer Tristan Hardwick has been nominated as a QBANK Everyday Hero.

SES volunteer nominated as QBANK Everyday Hero WILMA STEVENS LOCAL Innisfail SES volunteer member, Tristan Hardwick has been nominated for a QBANK Everyday Heroes Award. The QBANK Everyday Heroes Awards is annual awards program that aims to recognize and celebrate the outstanding contribution of Queensland’s frontline and public service workers for their dedication and exceptional service. There are five category award winners with each winner receiving a $1,000 cash deposit and $1,000

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donated to a charity of choice. Local nominee Tristan Hardwick joins a select group of SES members who have been nominated for the awards this year. He explains “his aspiration in high school was to pursue a career in the emergency services, then the opportunity came in grade 11 to join the SES and that is pretty much where I started”. “I have been with the SES since then, except for a break when I was receiving treatment for bowel cancer and starting my career”. In addition to his position with the SES, Tristan also

volunteers with the Rural Fire Service and is an ambassador for Rotary Bowel Screening QLD helping to raise awareness of bowel cancer and to support those who are suffering from or recovering from bowel cancer. After his own journey with bowel cancer in 2017, he created an online support forum to help those suffering with the same disease. In his time with the SES and the Rural Fire Service, Tristan has helped during numerous Australian natural disasters, from the 2019 to 2020 bushfires to the Brisbane, Grantham, Toowoomba

floods in 2011, and recently the floods in Townsville. Tristan explains “volunteering has been a great way to get to know his community better and the friends, mateship, friends and skills he has made has truly invaluable”. QBANK is encouraging the Queensland community to recognize those who make our community a better, safer place and commemorate their efforts by nominating them for an Everyday Heroes Award at www.qbank.com.au

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Local bookings for weddings and special events have been the saviour for Hummers and Harleys since March 2020.

PETER MCCULLAGH FOR many Far North Queensland tourism businesses, COVID had been a watershed. A true defining event that has forced them to re-evaluate their business, operations and customers and change focus to create an immediate future and look for new markets. Like many local businesses, Hummers and Harleys were underpinned by a booming cruise industry as well as interstate and overseas tourism visitors. In February last year, business was booming for Hummers and Harleys’ Tours. They had recently expanded with the purchase of an additional stretch limousine. Owners Rory Murphy was optimistic as to their future. “We really invested heavily in our business. The international, interstate and cruise industries were keeping us at capacity. Things were really working out well.” Barely three months after the second limousine went into service, the pandemic hit with cruising suspended, international borders closed and interstate borders constantly changing leaving the popular tour business in a difficult position. According to Tina and Rory, the outcome has been “dreadful” resulting in a 70 per cent cut in business for the energetic tourist attraction. “We would never have bought the second stretch Hummer had we known what was going to happen,” Tina said. “We bought it solely to look after the cruise ships coming to Cairns. “The cruise ships calling at Cairns and Port Douglas were good for business in other ways as well. They added a real

FR0M PAGE 1 buzz with the passengers in town spending money and having a good time. Since the closure of borders as well as the cessation of cruising both Tina and Rory have had to look for new markets, and carefully review they way they positioned their business. “If it was not for the locals supporting us, we would have not survived. “We have seen a massive lift in locals booking a holiday treat. Since international tourism is off the books at the moment, locals and visitors from Brisbane are booking us for hen do’s, birthday tours or just an extensive regional day-tip where we look after everything and plan the itinerary they want. “Obviously we would love to see the cruising industry back in the water. Our business was ideally suited for their passengers. “We really enjoyed taking cruise passengers touring in our Hummers. It gave everything a great vibe.” Like many tourism operators, Tina and Rory cannot understand why the carefully managed resumption of domestic cruising is forbidden and that there is still no plan for its restart. “If it is carefully done it is a no brainer,” Tina said “We have discussed it and we can’t see the difference between having nightclubs open or going to the football and being on a cruise ship. “It just doesn’t make sense when a cruise ship could travel safely from Brisbane to destinations such as Cairns and Airlie Beach.” President of Carnival Australia and P&O Cruises Australia, Sture Myrmell, said Tina and Rory Murphy’s account is typical

of many tour operators whose businesses have been hit by the suspension of cruising. Mr Myrmell said their experience highlighted cruising’s multiplier effect generating $5 billion annually in economic activity in Australia prior to the pandemic including $1 billion in Queensland. “Cruising is also vital to regional economies, and this emphasises why it is so important for federal and state governments to engage and agree on a pathway for the resumption of cruising,” Mr Myrmell said. “As things stand, it will be months before any cruise ship can return to Australia, but it is urgent to begin the restart conversation now so that businesses that depend on cruising can plan for the future.” Whilst Australia wrestles with the constantly changing COVID situation, the tourism industry is the focus on billions of dollars in assistance, whilst this has been vital to operators like Tina and Rory, the prospect of welcoming back their major source of business is very enticing. “Surely cruising can recommence with a strict COVID plan. Coastal cruising from Brisbane to Cairns is a relaxed way to unwind, and having the ability to stop off and spend in coastal communities is a way to boost the economy. “Why can’t you cruise from Brisbane to Cairns, you can fly and even take a train. If they can have a COVID-safe plan approved, why can’t we have a COVID-safe plan for cruising. “Our business and many more needs cruising safely back in the water.”

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THIS year marks 25 years of mental health service delivery by the Royal Flying Doctor Service (Queensland Section) (RFDS) for people living in regional, rural and remote Queensland. The initial delivery of mental health services by the RFDS in Queensland followed a Commonwealth-funded feasibility study to explore several projects of national significance. Once endorsed, the service was first delivered in 1996 by one clinical psychologist, Robert Williams. Today, mental health services have become a mainstay for the RFDS with more than 12,000 mental health consultations delivered in rural and remote Queensland each year. RFDS (Queensland Section) Chief Executive Officer Meredith Staib said the RFDS had expanded its mental health workforce over recent years to help meet demand. More than 30 staff are now employed to facilitate the current suite of mental health services. “These services are now delivered through four main state and federally-funded programs, including the Central West Mental Health and Wellbeing Service, Far North Mental Health and Wellbeing Service, Outback Mental Health and Headspace Cairns,” she said. RFDS mental health staff work with general practitioners and other service providers to

Dr Tim Driscoll provide a comprehensive range of services. RFDS (Queensland Section) Outback Mental Health Clinical Lead, Dr Tim Driscoll, said the number of people seeking help in recent years had grown as stigmas around mental health, particularly for men, continued to dissipate. “One of the biggest changes we’ve witnessed over the past 25 years is the readiness for people to acknowledge mental health concerns,” Dr Driscoll said. “We’ve seen a lot of high-profile people such as celebrities and sports stars openly discussing their mental health concerns, and this has helped open up a much broader public discussion on the issue. “Nowadays, men in particular are more aware of and open to discussing the real effects of depression and anxiety, which is a massive shift from 25 years ago when it seemed to be more commonplace to just grin and bear it.”

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Saving water in households DAVID GARDINER CAIRNS’ population is growing to an extent that the region’s main council is warning us we will run out of water unless major new water infrastructure is built quickly. Yet, Cairns Regional Council has again made it clear that while it is investing in the short-term future of water security with infrastructure, it is only mildly interested in changing consumers’ habits to save water. “Water conservation doesn’t

cal government areas including Brisbane and the Gold Coast, the average is around just 160180 litres per day. Both regions use the same way of calculating average usage: dividing the total water used; residential, commercial and civil, by the area’s population. Cairns Council will spend at least $215 million on a new project involving the sourcing of fresh water from the Mulgrave River. It will include intake infrastructure, supply and mains connection pipelines, and a treatment plant and reservoirs.

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cut it up here,” a Council spokesman said. And, from the Mayor, Cr Bob Manning: “While continued water management is important, the community has already done its part by reducing water consumption by 42% per capita over the past 15 years.” But the per capita usage of water is still very high compared to other areas in Queensland, at just under 400 litres per day per person in the Cairns council area. Comparatively in south-east Queensland, which takes in several lo-

Work is due to start in 2024, and by two years later, Council believes the project will secure the region’s water supply for its growing population well into the future. So, if the community has already reduced water consumption by 42% per capita, is Council happy with the effort, or can more be done to adjust people’s habits and save water? “Of course, we will continue to work with the community in managing water use but asking them to make radical changes

to conserve even more water is not sustainable,” the mayor said. “We could ask people to take one-minute showers, to not pressure clean their driveways and to not water their gardens, which are the sort of measures Council imposes as

part of more severe water restrictions, but this undermines the very reason why people choose to live and visit this part of the world.” But in the SEQ Water area, consumers changed their relatively high water usage lifestyles after the Millennium

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Drought, which lasted from 2001-2009. They reduced water per capita usage by almost half (it was more than 300 litres per capita before the drought), meaning that a whole generation of children are growing up with a different attitude towards water conservation.

Will such major changes towards water conservation ever happen in Cairns? Not likely, under current water policy. Even the use of rainwater tanks is barely acknowledged, let alone incentivised with rebates or similar. Mark Wuth, Council’s General Manager for

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mands during Cairns’ extended dry season. This means they would contribute very little to reducing mains water use. “However, rainwater tanks remain an option for homeowners that could be used to substitute mains water in laundries, for toilet flushing, in the garden and other external uses.” Variable pricing of water – believed to have been successful in reducing Melbourne, Victoria’s per capita rate down to 160 litres per day – is also out of the question in Cairns in the foreseeable future. “Variable pricing has been considered by Council,” Mr Wuth said. “However, the view is that it has potential to penalise naturally higher users, such as large families, rather than to incentivise water wise behaviours.” If there’s to be a major shift in attitude towards saving water at a household level in the Cairns region, it is clear any such changes will have to start with consumers, and not the water authorities. In the meantime, council’s focus is on infrastructure, especially the new Mulgrave River works. “Without this new water source, residents can also expect more severe water restrictions more often,” Cr Manning said. “Importantly, this project delivers a supply like a dam, but it is significantly cheaper and has a lighter environmental footprint.”

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DOUGLAS Shire Council have implemented steps to better inform resident as of water consumption across the shire as well as altering watering times to avoid wastage through evaporation during the day. Overnight irrigation will be encouraged under a new, flexible water restriction schedule endorsed by Douglas Shire Council today. Councillors unanimously adopted an updated water restrictions schedule, featuring a new ‘Level 0 Water Restrictions’, to promote water conservation practices and provide clearer definitions of irrigation systems. The change in allowable watering times, which has moved from separate evening and morning blocks, to a single overnight period, was the preferred method by the local landscaping industry during consultation conducted last year. Douglas Shire Mayor Michael Kerr said the changes give gardeners greater flexibility when using timer-controlled irrigation systems during nighttime hours. “The daily number of hours available for irrigation is the same, but the new schedule provides more flexibility and improved efficiency to the community by reducing the need to process exemptions during water restrictions,” he said. “As the water level restriction level increases, the number of hours reduce for the use of

manual or automated irrigation systems. “Council has been working closely with our local landscapers to reach a solution that reduces water usage during drier periods, while allowing businesses to operate and make a living.” In 2019, there was a prolonged dry winter and spring period which instigated a level 3 water restriction level for a period of seven weeks. Residents can now log onto Council’s website and view monthly water consumption graphs for the past 3 years, enabling consumers to monitor usage levels and possible seasonal shortages. Council is encouraging residents and business owners to ‘Know the Flow’ by regularly checking intake levels and consumption through the coming dry season. “In recent years, hot seasonal weather has extended late into December, placing extra pressures on our water supply with increased demand brought on by peak tourism season,” he said. “These graphs give the public an ability to view the Rex Creek Intake levels, consumption data and the trends dating back to January 2019, arming people with more information to compare the current season to previous years.” For more information, please visit: https://douglas.qld.gov.au/ water-wastewater/

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Discover the paradise where we live BERTA PEREZ-BERMUDEZ CANDELA IT is often said, as a local we never see the place we live in the same way as a visitor does. Perhaps it’s because we are more focussed on our day-to-day and we have not taken the time to look around and enjoy the paradise we call home. We are indeed blessed to live in Cairns. People plan for the holiday of their lifetime right here, where we live. To fully appreciate the beauty of our region, you do not have to travel far from Cairns. Recently I visited one of the most stunning places on the Tablelands, it was the perfect day-trip getaway. Two great experiences just kilometres apart and well worth the short drive. Mamu Skywalk and Milla Milla Falls, where you will experience the wonderous beauty of nature, plus you can have a relaxed and refreshing swim without the fear of crocodiles.

From Cairns to Milla Milla is about 100 kilometres and then a further 27 kilometres to Mamu Skywalk. It took us approximately two hours to drive with an early start to make the most of the day. We decided to head to the Skywalk first. We called in at Nucifora Tea on the way, just a short distance from the Skywalk. A stunning tea plantation, with lush rolling rolls and some of the finest Australian Black Tea on offer. Close by and well worth visiting you will find Zillie Falls, but our focus was firmly on Milla Milla Falls that day. The Mamu Tropical Skywalk was sensational. You were part of the rainforest. The elevated walkway rises to a height of 15 metres allowing you to see the rainforest floor as the animals do. The high point, in more ways than one, is the cantilever platform. 40 metres long with an observation tower perched 37 metres above the ground. Stunning scenery and a picture postcard experience. There is also a rainforest walk of approximately 2.5 kilometres taking us about one and a half hours with an easy going pace on flat ground. After the stunning rainforest scenery, we headed to Milla Milla Falls for a picnic, swim and unwind. I am told some lucky visitors have spied a platypus or two in the waterhole. Milla Milla Falls are one of the most photographed waterfalls in Australia. Although a little less than 20 metres high the falls are still spectacular. The falls cascade perfectly into the swimming hole below them. It was a perfect setting for lunch and a totally refreshing swim. The reef, beach, rainforest and wilderness, we have it all here in Far North Queensland. We are blessed to live in such a magical part of the world, surrounded by nature, beauty and an abundance of experiences. It was a short drive, a very full day, but it gave me an experience I will remember forever. For more information you can visit www.athertontablelands.com.au.

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G’DAY Tropicairnsians, Now who does not luv a barbie? No not that lame plastic thing Ken and little girls love. I mean that amazing, structured device meant for outdoor cooking. The barbecue is thought to have been invented in the Bahamas by the Taino Indians, but of course the Yanks say that a cowboy invented the barbie grill to slowly cook and tenderize their tough and sinewy meat out on the trail while herding cattle, and typically another yank placed a patent on charcoal briquettes in 1897. But we know it was Aussies the really brought the barbecue to the forefront of healthy outdoor searing heat, beer spilling, outdoor parties including backyard cricket to the world with several movies made to prove this point. Those that have had the odd occasion to share a barbie

with me will know I am a carnivore, oh feed the man meat, chuck on heaps of bangers, steaks, lamb and pork chops, burger patties, toasted buns with a smear of garlic butter, a small dose of onions, mushies and tomatoes to keep the greenies happy. I’m not the complete mongrel, I will let vegie heads cook their eggplant, sweet chilies, corn, or other non-bleeding rubbish before I start cooking up a real meat treat. This leads to the other stage of this column, meat and the fresh availability of it. Have you taken any notice of the meat department in the major supermarkets, there are no more butchers cutting meat instore as it is shipped in from, well it may as well be from the North Pole as the produce looks very sickly? It seems any butchers that are lucky enough to still have their job in these major supermarkets are cold meat package sorters. Well, the writing has been on the wall for a long time now with these supermarkets have been sending our northern grown veggies and fruits down south green to be artificially ripened and then

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sent back up north to be distributed and sold. Yes, we must be dummies to have been supporting this stupid action without realising the long-term consequences to our local economy. So, how to we fix this stupidity? Simple, we buy local, yes there are fantastic local butchers, and some are award

Renee’s ready for the challenge PETER MCCULLAGH THE wait is over for the candidates contesting the recent Division 6 Cassowary Coast Regional Council by-election. The counting has finished, and Renee McLeod has been declared the winner of the Division 6 by-election, defeating Harry Tenni by 153 votes, after distribution of preferences. Ms McLeod ran a community-based campaign pledging to bring council and community closer with monthly gathering with community for the exchange of information, opinions and ideas. “Now that the poll has been declared I will need to do the mandatory training as a councillor then I plan to hit the ground running, I’m

excited with this next amazing opportunity.” Ms McLeod is no stranger when it comes to community work, previously involved with the Innisfail Christmas Crew, junior sport as well as the Mourilyan Primary School. “Local government I’m sure is different, I’m really looking forward to working with the other councillors to bring community and council closer.” “I really like to thank Kristy Nutting for all her assistance in the lead up to election day. Kristy served as my sounding-board, and I really appreciate her wisdom and guidance. “Also, to all my family and friends who helped me by letterboxing brochures as well helping on polling day, I am very appreciative of their

support. “And a final, massive thank you to all the voters from Division 6. I’m honoured to have your trust and I feel confident that together we can make a difference. “The Cassowary Coast is an amazing place and to be elected as a councillor is not something that I will take lightly,” Ms McLeod said. McLeod polled strongly and was a clear favourite after the Unofficial Preliminary Count, however she continued to pick up a large per centage of the preference distribution from the other candidates. The by-election was caused after the shock resignation from Council by Kylie Farinelli in early June.

winners to boot, and all have their own specialty store creations like flavoured bangers, burgers, steaks, ribs, and stirfries and my local butcher in Woree will even brew up a coffee while I savour their broad selection of meats (mmm caffeine and meat). And do not forget our fresh fruit and vegie grocers around town including

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Rusty Markets as all are supporting local growers with the best fresh produce in Aussie, boy are we are spoilt up here in the TNQ. There is another topic, what do we grow, develop, create, or manufacture in the great TNQ, must do some research as I have told there is a huge amount of local talent making

amazing products to put the tropics at the top of the great taste bud finders list. Crikey, while writing about food I reckon I’ve chucked a couple more kilo’s worth of unscheduled fat. Bugger, better chuck on the thongs and go for walk on the esplanade. Wayne

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THE TROUBLE WITH ENGINEERS

I WILL tell you this glass is half full, others will tell you that it’s half empty. But the joke continues that an engineer will tell you that you have the wrong size glass, and it is not fit for purpose, and you need to build a new one. Time for some basic algebra. Problem: If you have 100 litres of water and 10 people all drinking in a day 10 litres, 1/ How many days water supply do you have? 2/ If you halve the amount of water being drunk each day, how many people can you now nourish from your 100 litres? 3/ If you halve the amount of water being drunk each day, and the number consuming the water does not increase, how many days supply of water do you now have? Our current water supply issue is being driven by engineers, our ‘glass’ is not fit for purpose and we need to build a new one. At no time have we heard from our council and its officers regarding the need for conservation of this precious resource. Instead, we are told we need to spend $215 million on a new infrastructure. Their strategy is all about building infrastructure. No attention is being given to ways to manage our natural resource better and in a more sustainable manner. We support the improvement and increase to water infrastructure, but we must also work hard on decreasing our water consumption and wastage Five or so years ago Council launched a major media campaign called ‘I will Survive’. A very costly, highly visible marketing campaign centred around changing our gardening and watering habits. It ran for two years… job done… let’s move on to the next shiny beads and sharp axe project. No, the job is not done. Whoever planned that campaign would have to be disappointed that Council has chosen to forget about that cause and move on to a new project. To bring about change in water consumption requires resolve and a long-term targeted messaging campaign. A two-year partial message does not cut it and will never deliver sustainable change. Chances are funding was cut for this project as council moves onto the next high profile photo opportunity. Generational change is what will bring about a reduction in water consumption. It is not surprising that Gold Coast consumes less than half our average per person daily consumption. They have for the past 20 years been driving the water wise message. It’s now engrained in the psyche of their residents. Imagine if government ran a two-year road safety campaign and then sat back and thought all their problems were fixed, people would now drive carefully and safely on the roads. Who is honestly advising Council? It appears our civic leaders are more focussed on the short-term funding opportunities and high-profile photo opportunities and less about creating long term sustainable management of an essential asset. Whilst I have the Council in the cross hairs, we have also heard NOTHING from our very active and vocal environmentalists, who campaign aggressively for the preservation of our environment. Water conservation should be as high on their radar as bats, ferries, coral bleaching and wind farms. Unfortunately, it does not appear to be. So, I guess it’s up to a ‘Boomer-Jim’ to quote an ex-colleague, to try and raise the awareness for the need to conserve water here in the north. Peter McCullagh Editor

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ANTI LOCK-DOWN Total fools. There is such a thing as the collective good. That is the basis upon which most leglislature is framed and upon which we build a society. But these anti-vaxers and antilockdown fools believe the individual is more important than the collective good. Adam Hills captured it best with a tweet this week, ‘imagine the anti lockdowners during the blackouts WWII. Government can’t tell me to turn out my lights at night.’ Wish they would learn that it’s not all about them, its about the good of society. If the government say lock down, lock down. Do it for your own sake and the sake of the rest of society. BILL, Bungalow

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RUGBY LEAGUE STUPIDITY I cannot believe the stupidity of some rugby league players. A week ago I wrote “filled with cash and testosterone, and not to be trusted to do the right thing” and only a week later they’ve done it again. If it wasn’t so serious it would be laughable. Our premier is ‘putting them on notice’ how many chances do grown men need? Kick ‘em out. NOEL, Cairns DO WE NEED A RECTANGULAR STADIUM? NO!! It was a massive lie that Townsville needed a new stadium. Political pork barrelling at its best. They can hardly get more than11,000 to a home game yet Dairy Farmers Stadium in the mid 2000s had home game crowds of 18,000 to sellout 25,000. But we were told they needed a new stadium. Ha, what a crock and now Cairns is demanding a new stadium. Will we get more people to a home game for the Pride? I don’t think so, a crowd of 1000 spectators in a stadium capable of seating 15,000 will look pretty dismal. But gee we will feel good, we have a stadium. Spend the money on housing and stop wasting it on stadiums. ERROL, Earlville

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HEY VAL Rather than take pot shots from the sidelines, why don’t you stand up, declare your colours and run for office. Oh yes you did that and the public rejected you. Warren leads by example you sit on the sidelines struggling for relevence and take shots. SAM T, Cairns OLYMPICS Am I the only one who cannot get excited about the Olympic Games this year? I realy cannot see why we are holding them in the middle of a pandemic. Perhaps someone can tell me why? BOB , Mt Sheridan 85 MILLION DOSES Perhaps the prime minister believes we are destined for a baby boom as a result of the lock downs. With a population of 25 million, and 11 million doses administered, why are be buying 85 million extra doses? Or perhaps we will need more than 2 shots to be vaccinated. MIDGE, Cairns

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A FAILURE TO LEAD I am starting to conclude that the same people who design our parking lots have come up with the ‘Rules’ for COVID! In other words, it is totally lacking in common sense. Biological warfare, terrorist and cyber-attacks have been on the cards for a long time yet it seems our government had no plan! 18 months into this pandemic we still have no logical plan and no united leadership. We have inconsistent rules (that apply to some but not others). The ‘politically motivated’ response we are seeing by state premiers is destroying our economic strength leaving us very vulnerable, and has destroyed thousands of livelihoods around the country. People are willing to follow rules that make sense. Presently, many don’t. The selfishness of state premiers is beyond the pale. It is time for the truth not propaganda. Surely it is time for the prime minister to step up and take control of the situation before the country descends into bankruptcy and civil war. Why can’t he say; ‘Enough is enough! the political posturing and fear mongering must STOP’. There must be a safe and effective strategy (in conjunction with advice from epidemiologists) that won’t destroy our economy (instead of the arrogant, self-styled, so called, ‘experts’ our health ministers proclaim to be. Build quarantine facilities in each state, Encourage socially distanced out-

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door activities rather than lock people away in their homes isolated from family and friends. Keep the economy open but take common-sense precautions: social distancing, hand sanitising, masks etc. Simple common-sense rules that will work yet allow people to make a living, pay rent etc. Lockdowns should be a last resort and only in the specific area where an outbreak occurs. China is laughing at our stupidity and profiting from this pandemic that they unleashed upon the world. It has made them stronger while we are becoming weaker. Our economy is in ruins both from the pandemic and from climate activism that is shutting down the very industries we need to recover. The most effective way to get our life back is by implementing rapid testing, basic hygiene, vaccinations and social distancing. Encourage people to be outside not locked inside, let work continue with appropriate safety measures in place. When is the prime minister going to grow a pair and take charge? Or is it all too hard! Perhaps if state premiers and public servants were required to donate half their wages to the people they have robbed of their livelihood during ‘Lockdowns’, they would not be quite so keen to lock people up as a first resort rather than a last resort. SUZY M Cairns

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I’ve always believed that if the building industry and property markets are buoyant, then the overall economy, should also be doing ok. Twelve months ago, as tourism businesses were seemingly grinding to a halt, it also appeared that the housing market was heading for shut down, with many residential property ‘For Sale’ Boards fading after long periods in the sun. This was possibly due to a lack of buyers or the property owners hoping to recoup their original higher purchase prices. Back to today and just like the surge of business in our region, we now see ‘For Sale’ boards rapidly being replaced with much welcomed SOLD signs. From my discussions in the area, it appears that the mon-

LAST year was a very strenuous time for many businesses in the Douglas Shire. Restaurants were only allowed to provide takeaway food, tour organisers were weighing up how they would keep their staff employed and car parks were generally so quiet, the only vehicle seen throughout the day would be the local security guy doing his rounds. Well, as we’ve previously discussed in Gazza’s Goss, that’s all changed with even the post school holiday periods remaining outrageously busy. It would be silly to become complacent, because as we know, the COVID goal posts are moving more regularly than a Grey Nomad. We’ll certainly, however, enjoy the good times while they are here.

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ey is coming from locals and not Victorians buying on the strength of a walk-through video. One would hope that these house sales will result in some fresh blood coming here to live and contributing to our piece of paradise. I’m also pleased that the property investors often appear to be local, taking the opportunity to enjoy a period when the rental market is thriving. The natural tendency would be to assume that prices will soar with increase in demand, but pleasingly, that doesn’t seem to be the case for now. To add to the current positivity, foundations are being laid, in some cases quite literally, for new homes that are under construction or in the pipeline, once again signifying that there is much confidence for the future of Douglas. On this highly positive note it’s time to say until next week ‘Gazza signing out!’

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VOLUNTEERS WANTED EXPERIENCE the thrill of being up close to rally cars zooming around the Innisfail township or perhaps a front row seat to adventure racing is more up your alley. No matter your interest-the Cassowary Coast region has something on offer for

everyone. Cassowary Coast Regional Council is encouraging interested members of the community to get involved and support local events by volunteering. Councillor Nick Pervan said that it was an exciting

time to be living on the Cassowary Coast with events such as Targa and Red Bull Defiance fast coming up. “Red Bull Defiance is a two day adventure race being held in late August at Mission Beach and with a sold out event- it is guaran-

teed to be an exciting race. “With mountain biking, trail running, abseiling, sports rafting, kayaking and mystery activities, volunteers have the opportunity to get up close and personal to a large international event.

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Connecting community with Council

CASSOWARY Coast Regional Council has recently invited requests for tender for a community lift out which will reimagine a new communications channel between the activities of the Council and Cassowary Coast residents. Cassowary Coast Regional Council Mayor Mark Nolan acknowledged that with the closure of the Innisfail Advocate, feedback had been received about a loss of connect between Council and community. “Council is excited to provide new points of communication in multiple forms such as print, radio and social media to reach all readership needs and are free forms for the community to access. “In line with Council’s commitment to strengthen the connection between our diverse communities and wider region, a new segment on Radio 4KZ will kick off in August, broadcasting one on one interviews with each of the Councillors. Each monthly slot will allow a different Councillor to discuss the issues and projects relevant to their individual portfolio

or division. “The concept for the Community Connect will be a four page, lift out to be available in Cairns Local News on a fortnightly basis to keep residents connected with the diverse array of upcoming events, projects, stories and issues across the Cassowary Coast region. “In June, Council called for submissions which was responded to by 10 submissions from Far North, state and interstate media publications, with Cairns Post and Cairns Local News submitting from FNQ. Each publication’s relevant experience, appreciation of task, management, technical skills and methodology were taken into consideration when evaluating each quote. “Our goal is to create a more connected, involved and informed community and we hope these new channels engage both readers and listeners to celebrate the Cassowary Coast and its unique stories,” said Councillor Mark Nolan.

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Volunteer for Adventure August From page 1 EXPERIENCE the thrill of being up close to rally cars zooming around the Innisfail township or perhaps a front row seat to adventure racing is more up your alley. No matter your interest-the Cassowary Coast region has something on offer for everyone. Cassowary Coast Regional Council is encouraging interested members of the community to get involved and support local events by volunteering. Councillor Nick Pervan said that it was an exciting time to be living on the Cassowary Coast with events such as Targa and Red Bull Defiance fast coming up. “Red Bull Defiance is a two day adventure race being held in late August at Mission Beach and with a sold out event; it is guaranteed to be an exciting race. “With mountain biking, trail running, abseiling, sports rafting, kayaking and mystery activities, volunteers have the opportunity to get up close and personal to a large international event. “Volunteers can commit to the full event or as little time as they can spare,” Councillor Pervan said. “This Father’s Day, in a

first for our region; the cars will be racing around the Innisfail township as part of the Super Stage and with a Bamboo Creek stage in the morning. “With a variety of vehicles from restored classic vehicles, as well as the latest in grand touring sports vehicles; I can’t think of a more exciting way to spend Father’s Day. “If you are interested in a front row seat to all the action- get in contact with Targa to find out how you can volunteer. “There is some criteria for both events, such as age etc so for all up to date information, please contact Targa or Red Bull Defiance directly. “These events have the potential to bring a huge economic benefit to our region and shine a light on the Cassowary Coast, not only within our state but also nationally and internationally.” Mark Perry, CEO Targa said there are so many benefits of being involved in TARGA Great Barrier Reef, with the TARGA officials community regarded as one of the most tight knit in Australia, with lifelong friendships often formed. Our group of passionate motorsport enthusiasts get to experience the thrill of TARGA up close; many

would say ‘the best seat in the house’”. Joel Savage, Event Manager Red Bull Defiance said volunteers are an integral part of adventure racing, and in many ways, are the unsung heroes of the sport. We are looking for dedicated people who are willing to pitch in their time to be part of the organisiing team during the race. “To be honest, we can’t guarantee that you will get a lot of sleep, have easy tasks to do, or get lots of free time. However, we do think you will enjoy being part of a large international event, and take away some great memories as well as some long lasting friendships. It will also give you a great insight into Red Bull Defiance, should it be an event you want to compete at in the future.” For more information on how to get involved, please contact Targa or Red Bull Defiance directly. Targa: https://targa.com.au/ home/targa-officials/ Red Bull Defiance: https://defiance.events/volunteer-au/

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AN OPPORTUNITY NOT WASTED

Council will resume the management of all Transfer stations and landfill sites as of August 1, 2021. PHOTO: Landfill site at Stoters Hill. EFFECTIVE 1 August, the management of Cassowary Coast landfills, transfer stations, and weighbridges, as well as the receipt and transportation of wet waste to a landfill outside of our region will be managed by Council staff, saving contractor fees and allowing the organisation to more effectively adjust its service levels to community needs. Waste management is the third most expensive operational service, costing approximately $8.8 million per year to the ratepayer. By bringing waste management in-house, by the second year of operation, the Council is expecting to save ratepayers money in disposal fees and levies. Cassowary Coast Regional Council Mayor Mark Nolan said with 100% of control over our waste facilities we can reduce operating costs and implement

INVESTING FOR THE FUTURE The coming year will see a significant capital investment in upgrading all waste facilities in the Cassowary Coast. $912,000 to increase the size, usability and safety of the Mission Beach Transfer Station

$1.97 million on Stotters Hill to increase capacity. $150,000 on Tully landfill including an upgrade of $50,000 to the recycling area. new practices that improve the service we are offering to the community. “As Council brings waste management in-house, all facilities will experience a change in operating hours, with some of the transfer stations being open on more

days and for longer hours. “There are future plans to automate the Bells Creek and Cardwell Facilities with these changes to be announced in the coming months. Chair of Waste Management and Innovation Councillor Teresa Millwood said

Council has a strong stance towards waste avoidance and is continuing to improve the educational programs and community participation. “Council is committed to reducing waste from entering landfill and will continue to implement educational strategies that encourage recycling, reusing and composting. “The public can play a strong part in the reduction of waste and CCRC hopes that through continued education, focused on shifting habits, we can reduce landfill in 2021-2022,” said Councillor Millwood. To find out more about changes to waste in 20212022 visit www.cassowarycoast.qld. gov.au/waste-management or call Council on 1300 763 903.

Etty Bay amentities updated

ETTY Bay is one of our region’s most popular spots, nestled in the coastline 15 km south of the township of Innisfail. The Council is pleased to re-open the Etty Bay toilet and amenities block after receiving minor upgrades and facelift. The improvements align with a very busy time for Etty Bay with an influx of travellers stopping in to stay at the Caravan Park, enjoy the fresh fish and chips served at the kiosk, or spot the fa-

mous Southern Cassowary who usually patrols the area most days. The beach also has free BBQ and picnic areas, a kid’s playground and the water is patrolled by Surf Life Savers for a safer swimming environment for all. These amenities will service the busy area and allow for a cleaner more updated look. We thank the public for their patience and cooperation during the upgrades.

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CSI Cassowary Coast: Library Edition CRIME Scene Investigation was all the rage at Cassowary Coast Libraries these past school holidays! Finger printing, spy disguise, coding and decoding using Duplo blocks and robots, invisible ink, spy optics and much more - our Young Investigators tried it all. In the “Escape Room” we had to find clues to locate the key to unlock the door to ESCAPE! The local police were invited to help solve the mystery of a “Top Secret” book being stolen by a very shady character (Harry Potter). The fun doesn’t end there! We still have openings for our STEM Punks CSI Investigation where you will learn about Forensic Science and use 3D tools to design and make your own 3D Virtual Crime Scene. All branches also offer activities for children during term-time including Storytime, Babybounce, Lego and Maker Space activities. See our Council website for details at www.cassowarycoast.qld.gov.au/libraries-2/welcome Or call 1300 366616.

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INNISFAIL and Tully will welcome back vocal trio Belladiva to the stage for their August Morning Melodies performances. With COVID-19 postponing their 2020 performance, the vocal trio will perform in Innisfail on 17 August and Tully on 18 August and share their uplifting and mesmerising voices through reimagined classics. Cassowary Coast Regional Councillor Trudy Tschui who holds the portfolio of Community and Culture is excited to welcome the talented trio back to the region. “The Belladiva’s charmed audiences at their show in 2017 and it is no doubt they will ‘wow’ crowds again with angelic harmonies and captivating stage presence. Belladiva approach the likes of Neil Young and Sarah McLachlan to make familiar melodies new again for all audiences and also intertwine some fun musical theatre favourites to show off their operatic talents. Their song choices have a combination of modern tunes and playful

classics and there truly will be a song for everyone. “The Belladivas are no strangers to events nationwide with some of their most prestigious performances being Channel 9’s Carol in the City, The Queensland Pops Orchestra, Brisbane Festival and the Woodford Folk Festival. As individuals they have proven careers in their own rights with peformances alongside Opera Queensland, OzOpera and Women in Voice being most highly regarded. “The second half of this year is jam packed with events and Belladiva’s show will be another example of the diversity in music, arts and culture we welcome to the Cassowary Coast each year,” Councillor Tschui said. Tickets for Bella Diva’s performance in Innisfail can be purchased via Try Booking at www.trybooking.com/ BPUQD and for the Tully show www.trybooking.com/BRYQD.

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WHEN YOU ARE MINE Michael Robotham Philomena McCarthy has defied the odds and become a promising young officer with the Metropolitan Police despite being the daughter of a notorious London gangster. Called to the scene of a domestic assault one day, she rescues a bloodied young woman, Tempe Brown, the mistress

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detective is found floating in the Thames, Phil doesn’t know

Homicide, blackmail, greed, and betrayal: just a taste of

herself indispensable to Phil, but sinister things keep happening and something isn’t quite right about the stories Tempe

where to turn, who to blame or who she can trust. This exhilarating thriller from the bestselling author - whose

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Matt Nable The humidity sat heavy and thick over the town as Senior Constable Ned Potter looked down at a body that had been dragged from the shallow marshland. He didn’t need a coroner to tell him this was a bad death. He didn’t know then that this was only the first. Or that he was about to risk everything looking for answers. Late one night, Charlotte Clark drove the long way home, thinking about how stuck she felt, a 23-yearold housewife, married to a cowboy who wasn’t who she thought he was. The days ahead felt suffocating, living in a town where she was supposed to keep herself nice and wait for her husband to get home from the pub. Charlotte stopped the car, stepped out to breathe in the night air and looked out over the water to the tangled mangroves. She never heard a sound before the hand was around her mouth. Both Charlotte and Ned are about to learn that the world they live in is full of secrets and that it takes courage to fight for what is right. But there are people who will do anything to protect themselves and sometimes courage is not enough to keep you safe.

Rosalie Douglas (Julie Graham, The Bletchley Circle) is living in a fog of grief and denial following the death of her son. Her marriage is falling apart, her teenage daughter has gone off the rails, and Rosalie refuses to accept that his death was an accident. The family finds comfort when

ac); his successor upon retirement, DCI John Barnaby

they meet a charismatic young man at bereavement coun-

(Neil Dudgeon, Life of Riley); and their assistants.

seling, but soon an insidious triangle begins to form.

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a notorious Japanese prison camp, discover that life is cheap, death is a gamble, and laughter is the last defense.

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A stitch in time will save how many?

If you are burning the midnight oil, you are said to be…?

One man’s trash is another man’s ….

Complete this phrase, “Fool rush in, …”

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To blow wind up someone’s skirt is to do what to them?

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It’s not good doing what to a dead horse?

If you are ‘as full as a fat lady’s sock’, you are?

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You “should not count your chickens before they…”

Early to bed, early to rise will make you?

To issue an apology is to “Eat humble…?”

What are you doing if you are burning the candle at both ends?

It’s best not to make a mountain out of a what?

If something is acquired without payment, it is said to have “fallen off…”

According to the old saying, many hands make what?

One cure for a hangover is called Hair of the?

If you are misguided or mistaken you are said to be “Barking….”

A rolling stone will…

What should you never let someone pull over your eyes?

What does the expression ‘Don’t throw the baby out with the bathwater” mean?

To be antisocial or cold to someone is to give then what?

If you go the whole nine yards you are considered to have…?

To relax and be at ease is for you to let what down?

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AQUARIUS: You may feel drained and overwhelmed by too much social interaction as this week begins. As Mercury in your seventh house of allies and enemies opposes Saturn in Aquarius, you may feel like a client or a colleague is asking too much of you. This is an opportunity to recognize your limits and to not be ashamed of them. If your generosity in a business partnership is taking more than it’s giving, it’s time to rethink your interpersonal dynamics.

GEMINI: As this week begins, you may find yourself running into communication problems. On August 1, Mercury in your chatty third house will oppose Saturn in your spontaneous ninth house, which could lead to missed texts and phone calls. It could even make it harder to elaborate on your thoughts and feelings, as though you and your lover aren’t quite understanding each other. Give yourself a moment to actually think about what it is you’re trying to say to the one you love.

LIBRA: You may feel less in touch with the magic of romance as this week begins. As the sun in your stoic eleventh house opposes Saturn in your passionate fifth house, it may feel harder than usual to bring forth the spark of love. However, something beautiful is coming to a head, even when it feels like there’s no magic surrounding you at all. Be patient and don’t lose hope, because it’s always darkest before dawn.

PISCES: As this week begins, you may feel weighed down by so many repressed emotions that you have yet to come to terms with. On August 2, the sun in your practical sixth house will oppose Saturn in your spiritual twelfth house, which means that the demand of your daily life could be imposing on your inner needs. These feelings could translate to your relationship isn’t giving you the safety and compassion you desire.

CANCER: As this week begins, you may feel an emotional distance between you and a lover. On August 2, the sun in your grounded second house will oppose Saturn in your intimate eighth house, which could leave either of you feeling guarded and unwilling to reveal a deeper truth. Trust takes time to build, and at this moment, patience may be what allows you both to feel the safety you require to unfurl your secrets and your inner truths.

SCORPIO: You may feel some discomfort in your personal life this week. In fact, as the sun in your ambitious tenth house opposes Saturn in your wholesome fourth, your workaholic tendencies may be getting in the way of your ability to just relax and enjoy quality time with loved ones. A little rebalancing may be the key that lifts you out of this possibly dysfunctional dynamic, bringing you closer to your heart.

ARIES: You may feel like the energy feels stiff and uncompromising as this week begins, which could throw a wrench in the flow of a relationship. On August 2, the sun in your romantic fifth house will oppose Saturn in your friendly eleventh house, which could leave you feeling as though your connection with someone is stuck in limbo. There may be an emotional distance standing in your way, but it won’t be there forever.

LEO: You may find that it’s harder to establish harmony and connection with your lover as this week begins. On August 2, the sun in Leo will oppose Saturn in your partnership sector, which may throw a wrench in a relationship. However, this is an opportunity to see hidden weaknesses in your love life and learn where you need to be willing to be flexible. Just because things may feel weird between you now doesn’t mean they will forever.

SAGITTARIUS: You and your lover may be communicating in two different ways as this week begins. Your wires could be intercepted as Mercury in your storytelling ninth house opposes Saturn in your detail-oriented third house on August 1, prompting you to try to speak each other’s language and, above all, listen. It may take time before you fully understand each other, but it’ll be worth it through patience.

TAURUS: You may feel so overwhelmed with work that it’s getting in the way of your personal life this week. On August 2, the sun in your emotional fourth house will oppose Saturn in your workaholic tenth house, which could lead to demands and extra pressure that makes it difficult to sustain a healthy work-life balance. This is a molehill, not a mountain, and sometimes, your priorities need a reworking.

VIRGO: Your subconscious fears may be at the forefront of your mind as this week begins. On August 2, the sun in your introspective twelfth house will oppose Saturn in your practical sixth house, which could bring up how you need healing. If any repressed emotions have been holding you back from experiencing truly fulfilling relationships, you may feel like attention is being called to them.

CAPRICORN: You may have trouble balancing the emotional attachments of your love life as this week begins. On August 2, the sun in your intimate eighth house will oppose Saturn in your second house of possessions, which could leave you craving closeness with your lover even just as much as you find yourself craving space. Boundaries are essential, even in the most loving and intertwined relationships. Don’t deny yourself the boundaries you need.

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GREAT WEEKEND

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

TOUR OF THE TROPICS

Featuring 3 stages over 3 days, this race truely is a great event to be part of. Tour of the Tropics has an inclusive vision for all, come race and enjoy our Tropical North Queensland atmosphere and hospitality. Day 1 is a scratch race in the picturesque setting of Millaa Millaa. Day 2 moves on to Green Hill in Gordonvale for a scratch race through our tropical scenery, before migrating into the heart of the city, for Day 3, to race a closed road, close format criterium circuit embracing the stunning Cairns Esplanade and Riley, a Crystalbrook Hotel. Friday - Sunday Cairns & Tablelands Full details: www.tourofthetropics.com.au/

RECEIVE < RESPOND EXHIBITION

RANDY FELTFACE & FRIENDS

Event by Laughing Heart Comedy, Paramour Cabaret Theatre and Good Chat Comedy Club. After selling out festivals across the country, everyone’s favourite felt-faced comedian is bringing his finest hour of stand-up to the Far North for one night only! Randy Feltface has written and performed eight solo stand-up comedy shows, released four comedy specials, played sold out seasons in London and New York and been nominated for Best Comedy at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival. Join him alongside some brilliant support acts for a killer hour of comedy. Sunday 7.30pm Paramour Cabaret Theatre www.trybooking.com

CONTEMPORARY INDIGENOUS TEXTILES

This landmark exhibition, presents exciting new hand-printed Indigenous textiles from remote communities across far north Australia. Community-led Aboriginal Art Centres in the Northern Territory first explored screen-printed textiles as a new creative medium in the 1960s. Today, these textiles are a nationally and internationally acclaimed form of cultural expression that provides sustainable economic, cultural, and social benefits to Indigenous artists, art centres and their communities. Saturday and Sunday Cairns Art Gallery www.CairnsArtGallery.com.au

RITUAL - BEATING HEARTS

Receive < Respond is an exhibition of artwork by 16-25 year old creatives from ten local high schools. 42 students / young creatives have created artworks that will be showcased in this Exhibition. An initial submission of a work, that another artist ‘received’ and has then ‘responded’ to. Diverse media and art practice displayed. Over 80 works are included in this exhibition. Exhibition runs until 12th August.

The video works of three acclaimed artists - Michelle Derosier, Jeffrey Gibson and Terrance Houle – explore traditional rituals of First Nation Turtle Island (Canadian) and American Indians and loss of cultural identity resulting from colonisation. In each work the drum acts as a device to connect rituals, spirits and ancestors. For American Indians, the drum is a sacred ritual object. Its rhythmic beat symbolises the heartbeat - the centre of all human emotions - while simultaneously invoking a sense of sacred spaces and audience engagement.

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NOT AS GREEN Exhibition SUNDAY

FRIDAY Barbary Coasters - Trinity Beach

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Anthony Albrecht - St Monica’s Cathedral, 3:00pm Bar & Grill, 4:30pm Andrea - Thirsty Flamingo, Waking Ugly - Chill @ Portofino, 5:00pm 6:00pm Blue Reed - Lone Star Rib Carrizma - Cazalys Cairns, 6:15pm House, 6:00pm Papua Merdeka - Elixr Music Bar, Phil King - Cazalys Cairns, 6:15pm 6:30pm Andy Brassett - Blues Bar & That Rockabilly Guy - Brothers Café, 7:00pm leagues Club, Innisfail, 7:00pm The Love Handles - Kairi Kaweyova - Pier Bar, 8:00pm Hotel, 7:00pm Big Noise - Bar36 @ The reed Hotel Vivien Aisi - Central Hotel Port Casino, 9:00pm Douglas, 7:30pm Lisa Mitchell, Robert Cini Kaweyova - Boardwalk Social, Tanks Arts Centre, 7:30pm 3:00pm Mississippi Shakedown - The Red Beret, 8:00pm Tanya Murphy - Jack & Shanan’s, 8:00pm The Neil Diamond Experience - Edge Hill Bowls Club, 8:00pm

SUNDAY Dazz & the Boyzz - Jack & Shanan’s, 2:00pm Waking Ugly - Yorkeys Knob Boating Club, 3:00pm Blue Reed - Vitalia’s Italian Restaurant, The Pier, 3:00pm Dave Cooke - Sauce Brewing Co, 3:30pm Nikki Doll - The Stratford Deli, 4:00pm Barbary Coasters - The Beach Shack, Kewarra Beach Resort, 4:30pm Anthony Albrecht - Yungaburra Community Hall, 5:30pm Klare KuOlga - Elixr Music Bar, 6:00pm Kaweyova - Pier Bar, 7:00pm

Are you a venue or an artist that wants to be listed in the Gig Guide? Find the Gig Guide link on our website www.CairnsLocalNews.com.au submit your gig each week to be listed in Friday’s paper.

“NOT AS GREEN”, an amazing exhibition featuring six North Queensland artists opens at Mission Beach Community Arts Centre on Friday, August 6 at 6:00pm. Formed in 2010, this group known as the Green Painters began fresh, raw, and untrained (i.e., ‘green’). Their first exhibition in 2013, titled “GREEN” was hugely successful with most paintings selling within 24hrs. Their second exhibition in 2016, “GREEN AS”, was equally successful drawing large numbers on opening night and many sales throughout the exhibition period. In 2019 the group returned with their third exhibition, “GREENISH”, demonstrating their ongoing progression. In 2021 they are back again with a fresh, exciting exhibition titled “NOT AS GREEN”. The artists share many common interests despite quite different backgrounds and training – each with their own unique expression, approach and art practice reflected in divergent subject choices. Using different mediums such as oil and acrylic, they explore various themes including landscape, figurative, and portraiture. Bruce Parry is a contemporary Mission Beach Green painter who has exhibited widely within the region. “I am constantly inspired by the amazing landscapes and forest around us in Mission Beach and this is where I get

Bruce Parry a lot of my inspiration,” Bruce stated. The GREEN artists have been painting over the past 18 months for this exhibition and each have a passion to paint and express themselves individually. They have their own distinct styles and use different materials, colours, and equipment to demonstrate this. The “NOT AS GREEN” exhibition features work by Shara Cassidy, Pete Faulkner, Carol Giuliany, Lyn-

da Hannah-Williams, Bruce Parry, and Sue Pullman. Bookings for Opening Night will be required to ensure compliance with current Public Health Directives and can be made at https://www. trybooking.com/BSUXV The “NOT AS GREEN” exhibition will be on display at Mission Arts daily (10am-2pm) from 7 August – 7 September. Gallery entry is free of charge though gold coin donations are gratefully received.

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Getting the best from your sales agent PETER MCCULLAGH CHOOSING the right agent to market and sell your property is crucial. A poor choice can be costly to a vendor and create untold problems and unnecessary delays. Donna Waldman from Ulysses Real Estate Cairns states it is clear that the market is on the rise in Cairns. “The city is looking amazing and our winter climate is second to none in Australia. Buyers are coming from all over

purchasers all wanting the property and prepared to pay top dollar to secure their property of choice.” There are only three key drivers when it comes time to select an agent: ● Can the agent represent my property in the best possible way? ● Can and will the agent achieve the price I want and more? ● Will the agent be efficient and keep me informed throughout the sales process? Properties are selling and

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selling fast. But it’s not a race for bragging rights on how quickly your property sells, it’s all about getting top dollar. Every listing needs to be handled in the correct manner to gain the best outcome. “When it comes to pricing and marketing a property, I always look to maximise the final sale price for my vendor. The end result is never just a signed contract, it’s a signed contract over and above what the expectation was from my vendor.

“I’m contracted by the vendor to work and represent their best interests, and what they need is the maximum sale price, and in this market it’s not all about a quick sale, it’s about a good sale,” Ms Waldman said. There are thousands of buyers out there, and they also do not just deal with big agencies. Buyers will go through the pages of a newspaper, visit online portals and look for the property they desire. Donna Waldman is an independent agent who has been selling in Cairns for 8 years. Her expertise is second to none and Donna is with you all the way from start to finish. Most of her listings are generated by happy sellers referring her expertise to others. Many vendors when rersearching for the best sales agent to list their property with will consult the ‘Rate My Agent’ website to see what others vendors have to say about the agent. “Communication and service is the key with me. I do the initial appraisal, I sign the listing up and I manage all aspects of the marketing, open homes, private inspections, negotiation and contracts. Unlike other agencies – if you list with me –

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I’m with you all the way from start to finish. “My commission and marketing packages are competitive and my results are high. I’m trained in sales and have been selling for over 35 years! Ulysses Real Estate Cairns is a smaller boutique agency, the personal service is a priority and the results speak for themselves. “Service and communication are essential and that’s where I have the edge,” Ms Waldman said. One of the most complained about issues with a sales agent will centre around a lack of commuinication after the listing agreement is signed. It’s important to ask a prospective agent as to what level of communication you can expect, as well as ensuring the agent is aware of your expectations. Remember it’s your house and the agent is not doing you a favour listing it, you are contracting many thousands of dollars in commission and your agent should meet a reasonable level of service and communication.

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This very versatile property offers so much and more. The home has three bedrooms with the master having an ensuite. Kitchen/dining combined, a separate loungeroom, fans, air conditioning and security screens. Down three steps is the shower, toilet and laundry/utility area, out from this area is an enclosed rumpus/entertainment area, this area then leads out to the double carport which in turn leads to the covered outdoor BBQ area complete with indoor clothesline, handy for those rainy days. Another smaller outdoor covered area also.There are two colorbond lockable sheds to complete the package. The entire property is well appointed in every aspect, an inspection will impress.

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HALF MOON BAY Golf

Tuesday July 20 Men’s: Doug Newitt 41, Barry Tait 38 Ladies: Gayle Chillemi 37, Fi Sharp 33, Jeanette Gilliver 33 Wednesday July 21 Men’s Div1: Michael Rogge 41, Anthony Oliver 38, Matt Brading 37. Div2: Toli Lisiecki 42, John Howarth 39, Ken Hudson 38. Ladies: Annette Tidswell 37 Pts, Karen Third 36 Pts. Ladies: A Tidswell 75 Friday July 23 Men’s: Jamie Dickinson 24, John Everall 23, Bob Gray 22. Ladies: Clare Demosthemis 23, Fay Hayles 20. Saturday July 24 Men’s: Div. 1: Sam Sania 43, Mike Betlinski 39, Peter Yelland 38. Div. 2: Ross Price 38, Peter Wyatt 35, John Reed 34. Div. 3: Shawn Moote 38, Andrew Hargreaves 37, Barrie Gaudion 37. Ladies: Ali Watson 35, Ruth Yelland 35, Liz Harman 35 Sunday July 25 GA Div: Men’s: Alan Gates 39, Brian Campbell 37 Ladies: Ali Watson 36, Panita Pearce 33

ATHERTON GOLF

Wednesday 18 hole s/ford was won by Brendan Clark with 34 nett r/up going to Russell Hilder (Pup) 33 pts. Pin shots went to 9 B James (visitor) and 18 John Dunne. Thursday July 22, stroke sponsored by Liz Brown was won by Dawn Faulkner with a great 66 nett, with r/up going to Michelle Pearsall with 68 nett. Pin shots - 3 Amber Barker, 9 Gaye Steventon, 11 Lorraine Doolan and 18 Michelle Pearsall. Next Thursday is a par event, sponsored by Michelle Pearsall. Friday July 23 6 Hole chook run won by Trent Molloy 15 pts, r/up Pup Hilder 14 pts on countback from junior Ben Cannan. Harold Nasser Memorial Shield was won by Dee Jierasak with 72 nett and r/up went to Lisa Lowres with 73 nett. Pin shots - 3 and 9 Sandra Watson, 11 Cheryl Piccone and 18 Abby McEwan. Next Saturday is a 2 ball aggregate s/ford. Men’s Results: Overall and Div.1 winner Dave Morrison 68 nett (74 gross,his age) Div.1 r/up Jenko 70 nett on countback from Rob Tomasetig, Dan Shaw and Des Riggs. Div 2 winner Keith Trimby 68 nett, r/up in form junior Robert Close 69 nett ,3rd Pup Hilder 72 nett on countback fron Isaac Laumacchia and Gary Toshach NTPs 3 B. Stoward,9 D. Morrison,11 C McClarty,18 J. Anderson Sunday Stableford, was won by Dan Ardley with 40pts, runner up Mick Fleming with 36pts and 3rd Phil Henricks on 34 pts.

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30 Bowlers for Jackpot Bowls. Steve Cue/Geoff Sims/Gordon Henderson d Col Widdows/Peter Gorsuch/Nev Fletcher 20-16; Ranald Edwards/Charlie Toohey/Brian Sims d John Fleming/Gary Watts/Gordon Azzopardi 24-19; Col Johnson/George Wilmot/Arthur Pritchard d Nev Tesch/Alistair Douglas/Nev Stone 26-15; Chris Payne/John Cochrane/ SAS d Doug Pitt/Billy Smith/Tony Brlyack 26-12; and the winners for the day, Dave Blain/Brian O’Connor/Joe Girgenti d Terry Richards/Ken Dunn/Peter Worley 33-16. Jackpot 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. A reminder, that the next Thursday night social bowls will be Thursday 5 August, names in by 5pm with card call at 5.45pm. Cost $5.00 per person and open to all members and non members. Ladies Results July 13-15 The Women’s Northern Challenge was held in Townsville where Trish Arnold’s team, ‘The Reef’, placed 4th. 19th - 22nd July. Mossman was host to the Champion of Champions for that week. We had representatives in each section. In Singles, Pam Widdows was defeated by Sue Brady. Good experience for her. Our Pairs of Pam Widdows and Trish Arnold won 1 out of 3 games. The 4’s of Honey Coysh, Carmen Bolton, Angie Fleming and Maree Crees won 1 out of 3 games also. Carole Maxted was a substitute for Carmen in the last game. The Final of the Pairs was won by Edmonton who defeated Mareeba. The Singles and the 4’s have been postponed due to the passing of a well loved and respected bowler; Eileen Stevens from Mareeba. The Mossman ladies wish to express their deepest sympathy to Eileens’ family. Ladies wanting to learn to play bowls, free coaching is available. Contact Carole Maxted caroles44bb@dodo.com.au or 0400 954 537

Ladies Social Bowls and Championship Results: Mixed Social bowls for Thursday July 22. Winners were Beth Gray/Jeannie, Bev Mason and Ailsa Crittandon. R/U: Rhonda Nicholson, Joy Baird and Elaine Whitehead. Men’s Mixed Social Bowls: Tuesday July 20, Social bowls winners were Ray Webster and Tony Spinks. R/U: Karina Homer and John Hayes. L/C: Anna Rosko and Ian Stafford. Tuesday Jackpot $774 not won. Tuesday Night winners were John, Elaine and Terry. R/U: Lorraine, Sony and Gov. 21st July 2021 Wednesday night winners were Gov, Greg and Frank. R/U: Alan, Chris and Steve. Saturday 24th July 2021 Social Bowls winners were Peter Whitehead and Gary Victor. R/U: Russell Lamb, Meredith Kennon and Valerie Still. L/C: Lou Pomroy, Wayne Hunter and Jeannie Wild. Edge Hill Club Events. Mixed Pairs and Consistency Singles nominations are on the Notice board. Will close very soon. Social bowls will continue Tuesday (Day and Night) and Wednesday night triples and Saturday social. To play social bowls at Edge Hill this week put your name on the lists available behind the bar 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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For the love of youth and community CAMERON STALLARD QRL

WITHOUT Gillian Bann, rugby league in Yarrabah wouldn’t be where it is today. It would be highly unlikely the community would unite together on the sidelines of Jilara Oval each home game and the township’s youth wouldn’t have the opportunities created by her priceless dedication and commitment to the greatest game of all. As a descendent from the Gunggandji tribe of the Guru-Buna and Guru-Gulu clans, Bann is a lynchpin for the club and a mother figure for so many in her local Indigenous community located 50 kilometres east of Cairns. As a passionate advocate for rugby league, her incredible commitment to making a difference has earned her this year’s Queensland Rugby League Harvey Norman Female Contribution Award. Her journey in the sport began in 1986 when her husband Sam was playing for Babinda.

“My husband used to play for the Babinda Colts back in those days. I think there were quite a few of us at the time who wanted our young kids to play footy, so we got together and formed the committee and entered into the competition at Innisfail,” Bann said. “I spent a couple of years there and then we went away for a while, but that didn’t stop us from being involved.” Relocating to Mornington Island and Bamaga during the 1990s, in 2000 she found herself back at home. “2000 was the year Yarrabah got accepted into the Cairns District competition, but to enter into the comp, they had to have a junior base,” Bann said. “So that meant we had to move from Bamaga back to Yarrabah. I was involved in the committee and we had kids going to play Cairns. “In 2005, we moved back to Mornington Island before coming back home again in 2014 and I’ve been involved in the

club since then as a committee member.” As the current junior president for Yarrabah, Bann said it was the beaming joy rugby league brought to her local community that inspired her to make a difference. “I love the game. I really love seeing the faces of children enjoying themselves on the field when they’re playing,” Bann said. “It’s very rewarding. I do it not only for the love of the game, but most importantly for the love of the youth in my community. “I would rather have the kids being physically active out there and engaging in it (and) interacting with the wider community as it creates opportunities for them. “Every job is a career opportunity for our kids and it’s the same as sport as well. “My involvement in the game – I have coached and helped in other ways with young kids and it’s about creating opportunities.

“It’s also all about healthier lifestyle choices for our children.” Bann said without rugby league, the Yarrabah community would be a completely different place, being the vehicle that unites the community each week. “Rugby league means everything. Without rugby league, Yarrabah would be a ghost town,” Bann said. It’s a ghost town when Yarrabah plays away. It’s very, very special. “It also means a lot to me and I do it for the love of the kids and the love of the game.” In recognition of her fantastic contribution, Gillian receives a $500 Harvey Norman gift voucher with Harvey Norman sponsorship general manager Sam Waters proud of the measurable difference she has made to the local community. “Gillian’s story and commitment to her Yarrabah community is nothing short of inspirational. She is a role model and

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Sam and Gillian Bann. PHOTO: Supplied a leader for the next generation of youth in the Far North Queensland Indigenous community and the difference she has made is nothing short of extraordinary. “Gillian’s hours of dedication to ensuring rugby league prospers has not gone unnoticed this year, with the incredible growth seen in Yarrabah and her passion and drive to increase the number of women playing the game is something we really admire.

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THE weekend that passed saw a cast of Crabs travel up North to Port Douglas to take on the Crusaders of the Southside of Cairns. Both the Men’s and Women’s teams came away with victories that affect the FNQ Rugby Reserves and Women’s standings in a big way. The Men defeated a brave Southside team 32-0. The Crabs were on cruise control most of the game and managed to put up a score on a Southside Crusaders team that had a mix of youth and veterans to take up the challenge. Southside gained a lot of respect in the rugby community with putting up a brave effort against a favoured Crabs outfit. Behind try scoring efforts of Dharzell Roberts and club stalwart Michael Hutchinson (scoring his first try in a competition game for the Crabs) the team notched their 8th win of the season. In the Women’s game, the Mudcrabs faced the ladder leading Crusaders women. The Mudcrabs ran away winners 22-15 with this win making a large impact on the standings. The Mudcrabs needed this win to keep in touch with the Crusaders and Wanderers who both lead the competition 1st and 2nd respectively. Moera Blair was a standout, grabbing three tries to lead her team to victory. It was an effort that showed true leadership and a desire to take this team back to back. But, what also won this game was the defensive efforts of the whole team. Southside boast a strong and fast team yet the Mudcrabs wall held strong to take home the match points. The Women will play Wanderers again at 1.30pm with the winner primed to take 2nd spot on the ladder this Saturday at Machans beach. The men will look to make it nine in a row when they face Barron Trinity Bulls at 2.30pm..

Mudcrab’s Tom Rosta (left) and Sam Goodwin (right) Name: Tom Rosta Age: 23 Nickname/s: Big Tommy, Super Mario Position/s: prop Job/occupation: Law Clerk and uni student Hobbies/interests: film and tv, music festivals, tinder Crab you’re most looking forward to playing with this year and why: Dominating the scrum with Sam Taylor and Cam Scott

“We want to congratulate Gillian on the award and not only thank her for her contribution to the local Yarrabah community, but also thank all that dedicate their time and effort to provide an opportunity for women to play rugby league.” Gillian is also Queensland’s nomination in the NRL Community Award’s Female Contribution category, which will be announced later next month.

Name: Sam Goodwin Age: 22 Nickname/s: Pretty Sam, Handsome Sam, Beautiful Sam Position/s: Flanker, anywhere but the wing Job/occupation: Law Student and Tobacconist

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