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BRINGING HOLLYWOOD TO CAIRNS

PROPOSED STUDIO WILL SHINE THE SPOTLIGHT ON CAIRNS TANYA MURPHY THE Labor Party’s election promise to invest $6.8 million in a film studio for Cairns has full support from local film industry professional John Baker. John has been working in the film and television industry for 25 years, and his business Film Crew NQ supplies lighting, gripping and other equipment for film and television productions. He said I was “incredibly excited” for what would be a massive boost for his business and the region.

“I’ve worked with countless large production companies who come from all over the world to shoot film, television and advertising projects in Far North Queensland because of our stunning locations, but at the moment they have to base themselves elsewhere. “With a studio in Cairns, major film companies would set up a base here and that would provide a huge boost to jobs and investment. “The film industry doesn’t just employ camera people and directors, it also employs electricians, builders, carpenters, mechanics, caterers, prop makers, dress

makers, and more. “Film productions also bring in big teams of crew who stay in accommodation, eat at restaurants, and visit tourist attractions, a boost which Innisfail benefited from hugely

city and region, and people around the world seeing the incredible and beautiful imagery shot in this region, it will also attract more tourists here, just like what ‘Lord of the Rings’ has done for New

“With a studio in Cairns, major film companies would set up a base here and that would provide a huge boost to jobs and investment. during the filming of SBS series ‘Hungry Ghosts,’ which I was involved with last year. “If we have a lot of A-list celebrities hanging out in our

Zealand. “Cairns is perfectly placed to work symbiotically with the film industry on the

Gold Coast, because we have direct flights between the two places, so a major production could easily work simultaneously in both places. “If a studio was built here, I would definitely have a lot more confidence to invest more money in my film business and purchase more equipment and vehicles. “At the moment I have another business which is an advertising agency, but my true passion is film and I’d be very excited to be able to make film my main job without having to leave FNQ, and I know a lot of my colleagues would feel the same.”

The Labor Party will establish a significant film industry presence in the Cairns region and create jobs with a $6.8 million investment in a new film studio if re-elected. The FNQ Sound Stage will create jobs by attracting film productions to the region while also providing a training ground for the Queensland filmmakers of the future. Subject to successful completion of a business case, including possible investment by commercial partners, the $6.8 million investment could include construction of a purpose-built sound stage, office and teaching space, lights, camera and sound equipment, rooftop and solar battery systems, and additional dedicated set-building space. Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk said creating a film-making precinct in Cairns would grow jobs as part of Queensland’s plan for economic recovery and build on successes in attracting film production to other parts of the state. “We’ve created more than 10,000 jobs in Queensland by investing more than $80 million in our Production Attraction Strategy, including filming and production of films like Thor: Ragnarok, Aquaman and the new Baz Luhrmann Elvis biopic,” the Premier said. Labor Member for Mulgrave Curtis Pitt, a longtime passionate advocate for the FNQ Screen Production Strategic Plan he launched with the Premier in 2018, said the $6.8 million investment would put the Cairns region in prime position to take advantage of burgeoning global demand for production capacity. “Queensland has always been an attractive destination for film and TV productions and now we are also viewed as a safe destination in the face of the COVID-19 pandemic,” Mr Pitt said.

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Stinger nets return

The weather is heating up which means we are entering stinger season. Stinger nets were scheduled to be installed across the Cassowary Coast region from Wednesday , weather permitting. Nets will be situated at: Etty Bay, Kurrimine Beach, Mission Beach and South Mission Beach During the warmer months, marine stingers may be present in our tropical waters. You can minimise your risk of getting a nasty sting by always swimming in stinger nets where provided, wearing protective clothing, and not swimming when beaches are closed. For the current status of beaches located in our region, please visit the Surf Life Saving website at: http:// www.nqlifesaving.com.au/ beach-reports/ First Aid for Tropical Marine Stings 1. Call for medical help (ring 000). 2. Assess the patient and perform CPR if necessary. 3. Douse the sting site with vinegar as soon as possible. Vinegar inactivates the stinging cells, preventing them from injecting more venom. 4. Reassure the patient and keep calm until medical help arrives. 5. Wait at least 45 minutes before re-entering the water.

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Deadly designs from young creatives TANYA MURPHY

YEAR 12 students Janice Ghee and Kayden Bosun assisted in creating the logo design for online accounting software company ‘Deadly Digits’ thanks to the help of a new Indigenous digital design learning facility. Based in Cairns, IndigeDesign Labs is a new Indigenous-led creative learning lab which seeks to equip young Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander creatives for potential careers in the digital design and creative fields. Free workshops are held at the facility every Wednesday night and Saturday morning and are open to all Indigenous people aged 16-25 with no prior art or design skills required.

So far, ten enthusiastic participants have been attending the workshops twice weekly to learn everything from graphic design, digital content creation, technology, photography, videography, augmented reality and UI/UX design. One of their current projects is working on a film clip for local Hip Hop collective Water Streets, and they will be involved in every aspect of production from filming and editing to promotion and artwork. The IndigeDesign program was started six months ago by Leigh Harris, Creative Director of digital design agency Ingeous Studios, to pass on some of his knowledge and years of experience to aspiring young designers. “There are so many digital design applications our

young people can use to tell their stories in new ways, and I’m keen to share what I know and support young people to take on bold projects,” he said. As well as receiving funding from the philanthropic body John T Reid Trusts, IndigeDesign partnered with NorthSite Contemporary Arts who donated the space for

the facility in the Bulmba-ja arts centre. Participant Janice Ghee said she gained a lot from the program. “It’s a digital world and I want to experience incorporating cultural design in modern technology and gain more experiences in digital design,” she said.

“This program has provided everyone with great new experiences, and I’m really thinking about it as a career now.” The company they designed the logo for, Deadly Digits, aims to harness the explosion in Indigenous businesses in Queensland with its comprehensive online accounting software.

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Vote of conscience

TANYA MURPHY LOCAL Anglican Priest Neil Forgie says climate change is the biggest moral and spiritual issue for people to consider this election. In the media this week, Cairns Catholic Bishop James Foley stated he was “perplexed” about who to vote for, with Labor’s progressive stance on euthanasia and abortion being the biggest moral issues for him. But Rev. Forgie told Cairns Local News the decision was crystal clear for him that the biggest issue was climate change. “I advise parishioners to consult their moral conscience in regard to what sort of planet we leave for future generations when they head to the polls, because the ultimate test of a moral society is the kind of world it leaves to its children. “The official consensus of the Anglican church both

nationally and internationally is that climate change is no longer a matter up for debate, it is a fact, and we have a moral obligation to do something about it.” The Australian Labor party have committed to achieve 50 per cent renewable energy by 2030 through a $500 million investment in publicly-owned renewables such as wind and solar backed by battery storage, while the Greens have committed to 100 per cent renewable energy by 2030, and the Liberal-National Party have not committed to any renewable energy targets. “In an open letter to Prime Minister Scott Morrison, myself and more than 150 faith leaders have declared that the climate situation is an emergency and urged a halt to all new coal and gas projects, starting with the proposed Adani mine,” said Rev. Forgie.

“We recognise that climate change is not only a scientific, environmental, economic and political issue – it is also a profoundly moral and spiritual one. “The wellbeing of human beings is dependent on ecological flourishing, and it is the vulnerable people of the world who are most impacted by climate change. “This Queensland election, as we rebuild from the pandemic, we have a rare chance to create a safer, fairer and more sustainable society. For the sake of our kids, we must seize it. “This Queensland election we want to see decisive government policy enabling a faster transition to renewables and sustainable stimulus to help our region, Reef and planet recover. It’s the right thing to do.”

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Youth engage candidates on climate

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A group of local young people met with candidates for the upcoming election at Yorkey’s Knob Beach last Friday, October 23 to ask them to commit to strong climate action. The Australian Youth Climate Coalition (AYCC) members met with Barron River Greens candidate Aaron McDonald, Australian Labor Party (ALP) candidate Craig Crawford, Liberal-National Party (LNP) candidate Linda Cooper and the Cairns Greens candidate Daniel Dench. The AYCC made their demands clear with a beach sign spelling out ‘Clean Recovery’ on Yorkey’s Knob beach, and performed a demonstration of the threatening effects of sea level rise. Barron River LNP Candidate Linda Cooper posted a selfie with the AYCC members but did not agree to match the ALP’s commitment to 50 per cent renewable energy by 2030, through a $500 million investment in publicly-owned renewables such as wind

and solar backed by battery storage.

Ms Cooper told Cairns Local News that one of the LNP’s major contributions to renewables would be pursuing the controversial Bradfield Scheme project, a plan to pump water from Far North Queensland’s rivers up to the top of the Great Dividing Range, before diverting it across the state to eventually end up in Lake Eyre in South Australia. The scheme has been rebutted on scientific, engineering and economic grounds, as it’s estimated it could cost upwards of $15 billion and take more than a decade to construct. The scheme has also been slammed by conservation groups due to the impact it would have on riverways and the Great Barrier Reef. “We’re calling on all the candidates to support a ‘Clean Recovery’ from COVID-19,” said James Cook University (JCU) student Garrett Swearingen, 20. “The candidates attended and we appreciated the seriousness of their responses. However, the LNP and ALP candidates did not demonstrate any willingness to

improve upon their current policies which fall short of the actions required to reduce the effects of the ongoing climate crisis. “The AYCC Cairns group will continue to work with the local community to push for a Clean Recovery and a commitment from all parties to meet our election asks. “First, we are asking for construction of 4 gigawatts of publicly-owned renewables through existing state-owned power generators over the next 3 years. “Second, we are asking for no public money to be spent on fossil fuel projects, especially polluting gas projects and infrastructure, and the state government must not facilitate federal funds for gas.” Fellow JCU student Holly Farnarn, 20, told the candidates she was scared for her future. “There isn’t a single second of each day where I don’t experience ‘climate anxiety,’” she said. “Not only does a changing climate threaten our endemic species and fragile World Heritage ecosystems, it threatens our livelihoods.

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Pioneers hand over baton NICOLE GIBSON The innovation hub credited with pioneering the start-up scene in regional Queensland and inspiring countless would be entrepreneurs is set to close its physical space in Cairns. The region’s first startup ecosystem, TheSPACE, announced it will close its co-working premises at TAFE Queensland’s Cairns campus in mid-November, after more than 8 years. Landlords, the Department of Employment, Small Business and Training (DESBT), advised the business it required its building back as part of a program to revitalise TAFE training facilities. TheSPACE CEO Troy Haines said they investigated the possibility of securing new premises with DESBT however decided it was time to handover the baton to others offering similar arrangements. “There’s a lot of other people supporting entrepreneurs in (a co-working) capacity in Cairns now so we did the sums and decided it really wasn’t necessary anymore,” Mr Haines said. Mr Haines said since 2012 TheSPACE had been home to hundreds of co-working

entrepreneurs and played a pivotal role spring-boarding innovation in the region. The organisation hosted big names in business including Queensland’s Chief Entrepreneurs Mark Sowerby and Steve Baxter of Shark Tank fame. Mr Haines said they were also instrumental in helping James Cook University secure funding for its multimillion dollar Cairns Innovation Centre. “It was at TheSPACE, as the centre of start-up and innovation at the time, the Prime Minister of the day Malcolm Turnbull announced the $10 million-dollar funding commitment,” said Mr

Haines. Mr Haines said while the physical space would close the group would continue to support entrepreneurship under its arms Transformative Technologies and I AM Connected. TheSPACE Mentor and local businessman David Burston said since the announcement the business had been working to relocate the 14 businesses currently working from TheSPACE. “We’ve been out there busy finding homes for most of them,” Mr Burston said. “We’ll keep supporting them afterwards to make sure they’re happy.

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CJAG urges major parties there’s still time NICOLE GIBSON The Crime and Justice Action Group’s (CJAG) Convoy for Crime last Saturday failed to secure a commitment from the major parties to action its 12-point Crime Prevention Plan if elected. CJAG, which experienced a meteoric rise to prominence since launching in March 2020, invited politicians vying for office in this weekend’s State election to sign a pledge committing to action their plan to tackle youth crime. CJAG Spokesperson Aaron McLeod said he continued to urge candidates including those from Labor and the LNP to sign the pledge before the election. “The invitation’s out there to all the parties,” Mr McLeod said. “There’s still time and they can sign if they want to.” To date, three Far North

Queensland candidates have signed the pledge including One Nation candidate for Cairns, Darrin Griffith and Independent candidates Yodie Batzke in the seat of Cook and the seat of Hill’s Peter Campion. “This crime prevention plan is calling for policies and resourcing across five priority areas focused on the core responsibility of nurturing, discipline and accountability of children, parents and bureaucrats before they become offenders, and providing a firm deterrent for serious offenders by acknowledging victims of crime,” Mr Griffith said. CJAG is non-profit association formed by residents after a spate of youth crime in the Cairns region earlier this year. CJAG’s Mr McLeod said it worked tirelessly with Townsville counterparts - One Community, One Standard, to bring about common-sense

changes in response to the community’s fears and to project a strong voice that people are fed up with crime in the North. “The more that people come on board and support the initiatives that we’re putting in place the louder our voice will become,” Mr McLeod said. In addition to overwhelming community support, youth rehabilitation pioneer, 93-year-old Geoff Guest AM, lent his voice to the cause to help facilitate a solution. “I’ve been helping people for a long time and am passionate about Australia as a great country and there are problems,” Mr Guest said. “We’re getting more and people in jail and youth and we’re not bad people, there’s something wrong.”

Independent candidates Yodie Batzke in the seat of Cook and the seat of Hill’s Peter Campion signing CJAG’s 2020 State Election Crime Prevention Plan Candidate Pledge at the Convoy for Crime last Saturday.

Lights, Camera, ACTION on the Environment

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NICOLE GIBSON INTERNATIONAL and national experts to star alongside local earth heroes proving Cairns change-makers are world class.

“Everything is connected energy and we need to start perceiving how we act, what we do and what we use differently in every single sense, from material objects to how we interact with each other,” Ms Van Staveren said.

When Cairns documentary filmmakers Shay Ryan Douglas and Thomas Lowth decided to make a film showcasing local organisations doing great things for people and the earth, they had no idea the big names that would get involved. Internationally renowned cell biologist, Dr Bruce Lipton, top American soil regeneration expert, Dr Zach Bush, and Australian science guru Dr Karl Kruszelnicki feature alongside leading local organisations and experts including Reef Restoration Foundation, Organic Motion, Parley Australia,

The duo’s goal for the film is to waken peoples’ awareness to the number of projects and actions being taken on a daily basis to bring about a better future.

Local documentary filmmakers Shay Ryan Douglas and Thomas Lowth permaculturist Annaliese Hordern and author Lesley Van Staveren. Creative Director Mr Douglas said the film had eclipsed all expectations of what the duo thought was possible when they started

filming two years ago. “Obviously we had an idea leading into the film of what we were looking to capture and who we wanted in it,” Mr Douglas said. “However,

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created now is a complete Committee for Waste Reevolutionary, mind-blowing duction President and author progression from what we set Lesley Van Staveren. out to achieve.” Ms Van Staveren said she The documentary, called whole-heartedly stood by the The Regeneration, is on filmmakers and their vision track to be released in De- because there is so much we cember this year featuring can do for the planet, sus-

“Our main intention is to elevate the stories of inspiring people in the local community who are working towards a more positive, regenerative future,” said Mr Douglas. The trailer for the film can be viewed via the Facebook page Earth Heroes or at earthheroestv.com.

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Postage deadlines for record-breaking Christmas NICOLE GIBSON Australia Post is advising locals to send Christmas presents early as the organisation gears up to deliver the largest volume of parcels in its 210-year history. The impact of COVID-19 saw demand for the business’s parcel post service surge as people turned to online shopping in droves. Kirsty McCartney has owned Yorkeys Knob Post Office, with her partner David, for 11 years and said she has never experienced anything like it. “Our parcel man normally has 100-150 deliveries a day and now he is dealing with 300-400 a day minimum,” Ms McCartney said. “It’s been like Christmas every day since March so to

add (actual) Christmas on top of that it’s going to be huge.”

week with this expected to increase.

The organisation announced postage deadlines of December 12 for standard delivery and December 19 for express for those wanting to get gifts to loved ones before Christmas Day.

A nationwide hiring blitz including 1000 jobs in Queensland is also underway to handle the increased demand.

Ms McCartney recommends people start sending gifts now, especially overseas parcels, due to delays caused by the current backlog. “Overseas normally takes two weeks and it’s taking four to six weeks at present,” she said. “Normal mail normally takes two weeks so we recommended going express in Australia.” Australia Post is currently operating their sorting and delivery facilities six days a

Despite the record volumes, Ms McCartney said there were key things people could do to ensure parcels arrived on time. “Have the correct address, include the postcode and unit number and check your online address forms like Ebay,” she said. “A lot of times people’s old address shows up so the parcel gets delivered there.” People wanting more information can contact their local post office or the Australia Post website: auspost. com.au/christmas.

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connection to the region. In its 15-year history UMI Arts has grown from small beginnings in Martyn Street to Sheridan Street gallery and studio and more recently, a new headquarters and gallery in Jensen Street Manunda. Speaking at Saturday night’s milestone celebration at the Pullman Cairns International, UMI Arts Executive Officer Peter Lenoy said the occasion was particularly special after what has been a challenging year. “The fortitude of our organisation is testament to the way in which we have overcome the difficulties of this year’s pandemic by still man-

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Halloween safety tricks to go down a treat HALLOWEEN may look a little different this year, but it’s still important to ensure we are safe and healthy for the most ghoulish night of the year.

With only a few days to go, it’s time to start thinking about what you’ll be doing on All Hallows’ Eve.

whether or not your house is active in trick-or-treating this year. The posters linked below are easy to be printed out at home or at your local print shop, and clearly communicate your trick or treating preference to monsters all over the map.

The aim of the game this year is to stay safe and For trick-or-treaters healthy, as we keep up our efIf you are looking at headforts to prevent the spread of ing out on a Halloween trickCOVID-19. or-treat quest, we’d like to For haunted (or not) homes remind you that we all need We know not everyone to do our part to prevent the chooses to participate in Hal- spread of COVID-19 while loween, so the QPS is making hunting for delicious treats it easy to let the little guys and showing off your spooky and ghouls in your area know costumes.

Trick-or-treaters are urged to stay up to date with the health directives in place on October 31 and remember to: • Stay physically distanced from groups outside your household • Remember that gatherings are limited to 40 people in homes and outdoors

and carers to consider other ways to be COVID safe, like individually packaging loose treats, washing hands well before preparing treats and in between handing them out, and regularly using hand sanitiser between those ominous door knocks.

• Use hand sanitiser regularly while bewitching your neighbours

As always, be safe when out spooking the neighbourhood – keep off the roads, don’t venture into any homes, stick with a trusted adult and head back home before it’s too late to enjoy your sweet haul!

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“Within two months of us assisting him, his illness was managed and he had reconnected with his daughter that he hadn’t spoken to for nine years and had saved up enough money to send her a present.”

TANYA MURPHY

CHARITY mobile outreach clinic “Wheels of Wellness” (WoW) has helped hundreds of homeless people get their lives back on track since it hit the streets six years ago.

WoW works collaboratively with community services, government organisations and other agencies including Anglicare, Mission Australia and YETI to provide comprehensive and coordinated care.

The fully equipped mobile surgery, staffed by a doctor, nurse, and social worker, visits various locations including the street, shelters and homeless camps to assist people disadvantaged by domestic abuse, homelessness, poverty, mental health problems, and more.

The charity ran on donations and grants for its first two years, until its proven track record led to it securing funding from North Queensland Primary Health Network.

Started by Dr Amanda Robert of Stratford Medical Centre in the back of her own car in 2014, it is the only service of this type in Australia. Chief Operations Officer Bec Coutis said many of their clients lacked the knowledge and confidence to seek treatment for themselves at traditional facilities. “On top of needing medical treatment from our doctors and nurses, many of our clients can’t read or write, don’t have a phone, computer, driver’s license or birth certificate, and lack the skills and confidence to apply for things like Centrelink, housing and jobs,

Fundraising and donations also enabled WoW to purchase a larger van with two consultation rooms, but they hope to expand more to meet demand.

so our social workers can help with that,” said Ms Coutis. “These are simple tasks most of us take for granted, but without assistance, many of the most vulnerable people in society simply cannot get past those barriers.”

Ms Coutis said she had seen many people go from homeless and sick, to healthy, housed and employed after receiving assistance from WoW. “One of our clients has gone from being homeless, to now working in the mines,”

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Indigenous Christmas concert planned A free Christmas concert featuring local First Nations bands is set to be staged at Munro Martin Parklands (MMP). Council has approved a request from Cairns Indigenous Art Fair (CIAF) to hire MMP for a Christmas Concert on Saturday 5 December. The alcohol and smoke-free family concert, which will also feature digital content from CIAF sponsors, can be attended by 800 people under current COVID-19 Industry Plan restrictions. The free event will be ticketed by Ticketlink in order for COVID-19 tracking to occur.

WNBL Tickets on sale Tickets for the 2020 Chemist Warehouse WNBL regular season are now on sale from the WNBL website. The 2020 season will be played exclusively out of a North Queensland hub over a condensed 6-week period, with regular season games to be staged at Cairns Pop-Up Arena, McDonald’s Mackay Multi-Sport Stadium and Townsville Stadium tipping off on November 11.

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MISTERS ON ESPLANADE Just read my first Cairns Local News. Well done. I’d like to plug getting some misters installed on the Cairns Esplanade. Nothing too over the top – hit a button and walk or jog through a water misted walkway. It would be so lekker to encourage walkers on the esplanade.

PORK BARRELS OF PROMISES

As the Queensland Political Promissory Games (QPPG) draws to a close, we should reflect on the matters that will define our current and future generations here in the far north. It’s not the role of this publication to tell readers how to vote. Our role should be to prick the conscience of readers, to consider what is important and help them filter all the ‘porkbarrels of promises’. Forget the $300 rego promise, it’s today, nothing more, no long term gain, just a promise to shake your hand after voting and hand you 6 crisp $50 notes for your trouble. Not really long term economic development. A super highway with 33 billion dollar price tag, requiring successive governments of any political persuasion to continue with the project. Is that realistic? Are there better alternatives? Kids running out of control, we need to lock them up, or put them in the army for 2 years, teach them a trade like being a mechanic or a ‘sniper’. The sniper trade was the idea of a pre-poll worker connected with a particular political party. Separating families will never solve some of these issues. Should we be working with families and communities to finda wider and lasting solution? So the silly season is almost over. From where I sit I feel there only three true issues here in the north that we should be dealing with now, with the view to building a strong society and economy for the future generations. 1/ The University Hospital. This will change the health outcomes and care for hundreds of thousands North Queenslanders. Improving the quality and access to world standard health care and ultimately change this generation and future generations’ lives. 2/ Diversification of the economy in our region. COVID has hit us hard. Our economy is centred around tourism and farming. Business diversity is needed. The pillars supporting our economy are not strong, and with potentially a looming cyclone season, we need more than tourism to drive our economic future. 3/ The environment. We live in a region surrounded by beauty. A region attracting millions to visit the reef or the rain forests. Are we doing enough to protect these assets and ensure that in years, millions more will want to come and visit? So this weekend, if we still need to vote, as we walk through the throng of eager volunteers, all thrusting their How to Vote Cards in our direction, reflect upon this generation and the future generations and make a mark for the future.

Warren E, Redlynch TOYAH The prime suspect in Toyah Cordingley’s murder investigation has apparently fled to India and is in hiding. Australian authorities should be offering a substantial advertised reward for information on his whereabouts, if they have not done so already. Money talks.

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ANDY, Manunda BATS To David at Brinsmead. Are you serious? Comments like yours reveal more about you and the colour of your neck than you perhaps realise.

NIGHT MARKETS Night market businesses took a big hit when COVID restrictions forced its closure for months. Many businesses folded and those that survived have now been impacted by the ill-timed Council Dining Precinct project. The Esplanade entrance is all but closed off and as a result Market trade has dropped dramatically. Cairns locals, please support the Night Market. IT IS OPEN. Abbott St entrance is the easiest. MARTIN, Cairns North

The bats are an asset, lets start to value them. ROBERT, Port Douglas RUGBY LEAGUE At last we have some rugby league in your paper. Though you were only catering for the southerners when it can to sport. Rugby league is the game we play up here and good to see you start to cover it. MICHAEL, Tully

FEEDBACK Congratulations on an interesting local paper. I read it cover to cover. Well done everyone. Keep up the good work.

How about covering the Pride. We want to read whats happening with our boys. After a year off the boys will be ready to take on all comers and win in 2021

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What a disappointment 2020 NRL Season has been. The only bright lights for the year is the opening of that great grandstand in Tully.

ks for publishing my sensible letter. We need a paper that covers local issues with honesty and integrity. I have a local story about our lack of a footpath. Rob Pyne was out here today lending support. The Council have their own agenda and will not help us in Earl St with a few metres of footpath. HUMPHREY H. Westcourt

Are we going to get a new footy ground here in Cairns? Barlow Park is ok but we need a stadium. What about it Bob? ROBERT, Gordonvale 1080 Why not add a little reality and help stop the Councils using the filthy 1080 on the Tablelands before the terrible painful deaths of the animals up there. Do something to support our pet lovers and wildlife.

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Independence in the media. How refreshing is it to see another independent publisher open in Australia. For too long the newspaper and electronic media have been dominated by a few families and companies. We need a variety of opinions when it come to media and news. Having media dominated by a few is not healthy and creates long-term problems for us as a society. Australia is a diverse country, with a rich and varied cultural heritage. Our media should also reflect variety. Well done Cairns Local News, loving your fresh approach and your very polished publication. You are the breath of fresh air needed in Cairns. A.B. Cairns

I agree with your editorial regarding the folly in promising 4 lanes from Brisbane to Cairns. The most recent esitmate is 33 Billion dollars, and a project taking 20+ years to complete. So what happens if the next government decides to commence the project and 4 years later they lose office. Will successive government be committed to the project? We need real solotion not pipe dream. I like your idea of a transport logistics hub. Lets use the infrastructure already in polace and take trucks off the raod for long haul. The coosts will be less and the improvements in freight times and environmental savings will deliver a better life for all of us. Mick T Cairns

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Highway to success for budding engineers

TANYA MURPHY The Smithfield Bypass project has hosted work experience students from nearby Smithfield State High School under a unique partnership between the contractor and a training organisation. Transport and Main Roads Director-General Neil Scales said the experience was organised by Construction Skills Queensland (CSQ), through its Gateway program, in conjunction with Smithfield State High School’s Department of Vocational Pathways and the project contractor, Highway Construction and Albem Operations joint venture (HAJV). “Year 12 students - Mohit Palarwal, Rochelle John Kelly and Fatima Karimi – spent a week on the project, which is delivering a new 3.8 kilometre-long road between McGregor Road and the Cairns Western Arterial Road and Captain Cook Highway intersection,” Mr Scales said. “The students have applied to continue their education at university in engineering and environmental science.”

Fatima Karimi said her plans with the engineers, helping to add engineering to an ar- with concrete pours and takchitecture degree came fol- ing measurements.” lowing the experience. In contrast to the other stu“Basically, I was given a frontdents, Rochelle John Kelly row seat to watch and experiis opting for a combination of ence first-hand, a day in the life of an engineer,” Ms Karimi environmental science and safety, but within civil consaid. “I found it really interesting struction. and it really changed my per- “I have been able to see how ception about what it is to be this type of work is really iman engineer. portant and there is a crosso“It’s just so broad and intense, ver between the environment and covers all sorts of areas and safety, to protect and from quality and procurement conserve,” Mr Kelly said. to safety, design and con“It’s been really interesting struction.” taking samples of soil and Also on the brink of adding water and then testing them tertiary studies in engineering to a diploma in business and to see how they will affect the entrepreneurship at James ecosystem.” Cook University, 18-year-old Mohit Palarwal agreed his perception of engineering had changed after undertaking work experience.

CSQ Industry Engagement Manager FNQ Robyn Van Rooye said it was the first time their school-based Gateway program had aligned with a large civil construction project in Cairns and, judging from the success of its inaugural venture, it wouldn’t be the last.

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Thanks from the police

Police would like to sincerely thank an unknown couple who assisted a Cairns Dog Squad officer with an arrest on Saturday night (October 24). At around 7.30pm, a single officer Dog Squad patrol was detailed to attend a report of a suspicious commodore sedan located in the carpark of a local liquor store. On arrival the officer located the sedan which was allegedly stolen from Cairns North on October 15. The officer then located the male driver at the rear of the store, allegedly in possession of the car keys. When told he was under arrest, the man resisted and fought with the officer. During the struggle, a car pulled up and a couple, believed to be aged in their mid 20’s, exited their car and came to the aid of the officer. With their assistance the man was arrested and handcuffed prior to the arrival of additional police. The 27-year-old Kewarra Beach man was charged with unlawful use of a motor vehicle, unlicensed driving, possession of dangerous drugs, failing to appear in court and two counts of breaching bail. Police would love the opportunity to thank the couple personally and urge them to contact the Cairns District Crime Prevention office by emailing DCPCCairns@ police.qld.gov.au.

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Field Days Filling Fast BUSINESSES from across the North are jumping at the chance to showcase their services and connect with tens of thousands of people at the 2021 Rotary FNQ Field Days.

Site sales for Northern Australia’s largest agricultural Field Day are open online and are selling fast. Jump online now and book your site. The biennial event is a joint initiative between the Rotary Clubs of Atherton and Mareeba and will be held on May 26, 27 and 28, 2021 at the Mareeba Rodeo Grounds. Rotary FNQ Field Days chairman Trevor Duncan said the event provided a prime opportunity for businesses to showcase and connect with their customers. “Anyone in Cairns that’s got customers on the Tablelands probably don’t realise the size and magnitude of the event,” he said. “There’s 22,000 people that come in the gates over the three days, there’s customers coming from all over and they’re all quality buyers. “One of the reasons we keep selling out and one of the reasons why we keep

being successful is because the owners of the businesses come. “This event attracts a very high standard of buyers.” Mr Duncan said the committee was hard at work planning to ensure next year’s event met the expectations of site exhibitors, patrons and visitors. “Crowd favourites will be back at the 2021 Rotary FNQ Field Days, 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,” he said. A COVID-Safe plan is in place for the 2021 Rotary FNQ Field Days and the organising committee have put together a range of comprehensive guidelines. Strategic partners for the 2021 Rotary FNQ Field Days is are NQ Agricultural Services and Tyrepower Mareeba. To book a site or for more details about the event, visit fnqfielddays.org.au

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Starting a small business DR RAY HAMEY Many people assume that when you have your own business you will make a lot of money. Generally in small business, you will need to work a lot harder than if you were an employee. Let us have a look at a general scenario. You start with an idea and you think it will work and provide you with the livelihood. First of all, the idea needs a lot of fine tuning. Let us say that this idea of yours is something that is within your scope of expertise. This is a very good start because going outside your area of expertise, is fraught with danger.

Ben’s running mo-tivation TANYA MURPHY Local athlete Ben Anderson will run 465 kilometres in 30 days to raise money for Men’s health during the month of November. Last year he created the ‘Run 30 for Movember’ challenge where he ran one kilometre on November 1, five kilometres on November 5, and so on each day until the final run of 30 kilometres on November 30. That’s a gruelling total of 465 kilometres back to back with no rest days, or equivalent to 11 marathons! This year, he has three team mates on board to complete the challenge with him in the hope of and smashing last year’s fundraising achievement of $3200.

All proceeds will go to Movember’s work in improving men’s health – particularly mental health, suicide prevention, prostate cancer and testicular cancer. Mr Anderson, a technician at Telstra store, said after personal experiences, mental health was a cause close to his heart. “Movember has provided support for me with some mental health concerns I’ve had over the years and I think it’s something that deserves a lot more awareness,” he said. “As a father of two teenage sons, I want them to be able to be open about their feelings, express their emotions and not be afraid to speak out and talk to somebody. “After years of suffering from self-doubt I had to push

The new idea needs to have a thorough business

plan! You may think this is unnecessary but experience tells us otherwise. A business plan will make you think through the entire operation. The business plan comprises the idea and concept which is expanded into a detailed system of operation in how the business will actually work. The business plan also comprises the estimated cash flow which is the money coming in and how it is going to be spent. You may do up a wonderful business plan, but you need to have working capital behind you, either through savings or borrowings. Generally speaking, the banks and other lending in-

stitutions will not lend without real estate security to a new business that has not been operating for at least two years and has shown good figures. The banks are not stupid and they have learnt often from experience that small businesses fail, often through lack of financial backing and careful management. They have also learned that many a great idea is wasted because people have not thought through the consequences of that cash flow or lack of. Watch this space for my next article about how to do up a business plan.

myself further than I have ever done before, and running 465 kms in 30 days last year proved that I could do just that. “The feeling when I finished was amazing and plenty of happy tears were flowing. “This year I will be starting in Cairns and finishing in Taupo New Zealand and making it a truly global event.” Anyone who loves running is invited to join in and run sections of the challenge to help raise funds. To donate or to get involved, go to au.movember. com/mospace/network/Run30forMovember You can also follow Ben’s progress by searching for his page, Run 30 for Movember, on Facebook.

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Best Price Gold Buyers are set to ‘Buy the Town’

BETWEEN November 2 and 7, published author and valuer, Richard Macdonald, Director of The Unique Jewellery Co, Best Price Gold Buyers and acclaimed writer of ‘Selling Collectables Made Easy’, and his team will be bringing over $1,000,000 of exquisite antique and estate jewellery and collectables to tempt buyers and inform sellers at Cairns Central. Additionally, Richard has kindly offered to extend his broad knowledge to the people of Cairns and give free market appraisals of jewellery all things gold and silver, watches, all coins and banknotes, stamps, medals, and military items. Richard’s main reason for coming to Cairns, however, is to replenish his stock and the very items he is happy to appraise for you are the very same he is happy and hoping to buy from you. As the largest buyer and seller of estate gold and silver jewellery in Australia, he needs to buy to replace gold jewellery at the same rate it is sold. He reports that, due to a very busy Christmas selling season at both antique fairs and other shopping centres, his reserve stocks are almost wiped out and he is in desperate need of all gold jewellery. He is especially after gold chains, both heavy and light, both in good resalable conditional and, or broken. Recycling is close to Richard’s heart and all items sold to him, broken or not, are lovingly restored, at his jewellery repair shop and then reap-

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pear ‘born anew’, looking for a new loving owner. To this end, his shop has a seemingly insatiable appetite for broken gold in all colours, including yellow and white gold. “There is not a single piece of gold we refuse to buy, including old gold nuggets, old wedding and dress rings, single earrings, broken chains, and yes, yucky but true, even old gold teeth and fillings. And we are paying top dollar to get it.” Don’t forget to bring your coins, banknotes and stamp collections into Richard and his team as well. They buy all of these in any condition and have buyers waiting for your collections and even for your small tins of coins. “A very old lady brought in a medium size tin of coins, found after her husband died,” Richard said. “Among the mix of pennies, pre-decimal silver and common coins, I found a gold half-sovereign. She literally cried when we told her the tin’s value was $400 including the gold. She had no idea it was even there. It was a wonderful moment to be able to help this lovely lady find some undiscovered wealth.” Richard Macdonald and Best Price Gold Buyers will be at Cairns Central November 2 to 7, in a pop-up shop in front of Coles. Any prior enquiries can be directed to Richard on 0411 413 393.

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ADDRESS

TYPE BED BATH CAR

AGENT

Clifton Beach

Sat

10:00-10:45

23 Tydeman Crs

First National Cairns Central and Cairns Beaches

Clifton Beach

Sat

1:00-1:30

20 Maori Cl

Vacant

Earlville

Sat

12:00-12:30

118/89-95 Ishmael Rd

Ray White Cairns Beaches

Edmonton

Sat

10:00-10:30

39 Piccone Dr

Ray White Cairns Beaches

Holloways Beach

Sat

1:00-1:30

2/2 Granadilla St

Ray White Cairns Beaches

Kewarra Beach

Sat

12:00-12:30

41 Cottesloe Dr

Ray White Cairns Beaches

Kuranda

Sat

10:30-11:00

3 Weir Rd

Ray White Cairns Beaches

Machans Beach

Sat

2:00-2:30

139 O’Shea Esp

Professionals Edge Hill

Machans Beach

Sun

2:00-2:30

139 O’Shea Esp

Professionals Edge Hill

Manoora

Sat

1:00-1:30

305/2-8 Centenary Cl

First National Cairns Central and Cairns Beaches

Manoora

Sat

12:30-1:15

50 Miles St

Professionals Edge Hill

Manoora

Sun

12:30-1:15

50 Miles St

Professionals Edge Hill

Mooroobool

Sat

11:00-11:30

5/16 Ingham Ct

Professionals Edge Hill

Mount Sheridan

Sat

3:00-3:30

29 Paluma St

First National Cairns Central and Cairns Beaches

Mount Sheridan

Sun

2:00-2:30

29 Paluma St

First National Cairns Central and Cairns Beaches

Parramatta Park

Sat

9:00-9:30

299 Severin St

Ray White Cairns Beaches

Smithfield

Sat

12:00-12:30

15 Darkin Cl

Ray White Cairns Beaches

Trinity Beach

Sat

12:00-12:30

2 Kiriwina Cl

Ray White Cairns Beaches

Trinity Beach

Sat

12:00-12:45

44/7 Tari Pl

Ray White Cairns Beaches

Trinity Beach

Tues

5:30-6:00

44/7 Tari Pl

Ray White Cairns Beaches

Trinity Beach

Sat

11:00-11:30

205/89-91 Vasey Esp

Ray White Cairns Beaches

Trinity Park

Sat

1:00-1:30

42 Marina Quay

Ray White Cairns Beaches

Westcourt

Sat

2:00-2:30

18/87-91 Earl St

First National Cairns Central and Cairns Beaches

Whitfield

Sat

9:45-10:15

81-83 Jensen St

U N I T BLOCK

Ray White Cairns Beaches

Whitfield

Sat

10:45-11:15

4D Trundle Tce

Ray White Cairns Beaches

Yorkeys Knob

Sat

2:00-2:30

71 Morgan St

Ray White Cairns Beaches

Friday, October 30, 2020

REAL ESTATE

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| 19

PALM COVE AT ITS BEST SENSATIONAL from every angle, this ocean view masterpiece embraced by sun, cooling sea breezes and magnificent evenings aligns majestic ocean views with superb interiors to create your new coastal home. From your balcony you will feel you are on your own private observation deck taking in the sweeping panoramic ocean vista of The Coral Sea with Double Island and Scout Hat as your centrepieces. Watch cruise ships arrive and illuminate in the evening as the sun sets over the ocean’s waters. Situated in an exclusive private gated community with only 3 other homes, this architectural residence is a fine example of cutting-edge construction of concrete, steel and glass; positioned perfectly on the elevated hillside. - Multi levels, air-conditioned throughout - Seamless contemporary polished concrete floors allow for easy maintenance - The gorgeous designer kitchen on the top level is central to the living zones - The spacious alfresco balcony with sensational views is captivating

Location:

27-9 Savii Close,

Palm Cove

Bedrooms: 3 Bathrooms: 2 Cars:

Inspect:

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Agency:

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- A second balcony incorporates a plunge pool and offers a private, tranquil spot where you can simply unwind

Agent:

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0428 581 117

- No rear neighbours – natural backdrop

Price:

Offers over $950,000

- On 748m2 low maintenance block - Secure gating to the estate plus secure front door entry - Garaging for 2 vehicles plus a storeroom and 2 extra vehicle parking spaces In one of Queensland’s most sought after destinations, just minutes away from the cosmopolitan village and palm fringed esplanade of Palm Cove, this is a property that will appeal to buyers seeking a relaxed, luxuriant lifestyle.

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50 MILES ST, MANOORA HIGH $300,000’s FOR SALE 50 MILES STREET, MANOORA

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139 O’SHEA ST MACHANS BEACH

HIGH $300,000SCharismatic 3-bedroom cottage, plus spacious self-contained 1 bedroom flat. Perfect for

‘Granny” or the older child who is not quite ready to leave home yet but need their own “space”. Beautiful timber floors & counters, 4 airy bedrooms, lovely Italian style patio, funky bar, 2 kitchens, 2 bathrooms, double lock-up garage/workshop with mezzanine , large outdoor entertaining area. Landscaped & fully fenced, gardens shed, situated on a quiet, no through street

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5/16 INGHAM COURT, MOOROOBOOL $235,000

OPEN SATURDAY 11.00 – 11.30AM

BEACHFRONT STUNNER! Imagine relaxing to the sound of the ocean lapping, sipping your morning coffee & watching the sun come up over the glistening water. Stroll along the soft sand & enjoy the village lifestyle. This modern 4 bedroom home also features a tropical garden, resort-style pool & Balinese-inspired guest retreat. Low maintenance & ready to move in or holiday let. Rear access to garage & storage. Only 10 minutes from the city, the international airport is even closer! Want more? Check out the Council Approved Plans for a second storey! Beachfront doesn’t come around often, don’t miss this one!

TOP FLOOR 3 BEDROOM APARTMENT WITH LOCK UP GARAGE Tiled living throughout with a functional kitchen with a new Bosh stove/oven. One bathroom with separate toilet, A/C main bedroom with built-ins. The front bedroom/ office is tiled and has direct access to a balcony area. Insulated ceiling; light and airy with cool flow through breezes and a nice outlook of palm trees will make it hard to leave the comfort of your apartment. B/CORP fees are $3,000 p/yr.

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173 Roberts Dr, Trinity Beach

View By Appointment $435,000

sale

488sqm

316 McCoombe St, Mooroobool

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sale

Offers over $299,000

sale

615sqm

TOP INVESTMENT IN BEAUTIFUL BLUEWATER This beautifully designed home is just 6 years old and features an open plan living and dining space. Situated on a flat, low-maintenance block, the large backyard overlooks central parklands and mountain ranges. Fully fenced, perfect for the little ones or pets.

MUST BE SOLD! Perfect for the first home buyer, renovator or investors, offering a well-maintained 3-bedroom, solid block home. Conveniently located only minutes’ drive to the Cairns CBD, within walking distance to Raintree’s Shopping Centre as well as schools and public transport.

Grant Stone 0407 147 084 | www.cairnslre.com.au

1001/58-62 McLeod St, Cairns City

View By Appointment $440,000

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943sqm

175 Sheridan St, Cairns North

15 View By Appointment $2,400,000

sale

1012sqm

CITY LIVING DOESN’T GET MUCH BETTER THAN THIS! Located within the heart of Cairns CBD, this 2-bedroom apartment offers you everything on your doorstep, from lifestyle, to medical facilities to shopping till you drop. All this plus magnificent sweeping views of the Cairns City skyline, the Coral Sea out to the North and back to the mountains to the South… Balmy nights were made for sitting and appreciating these views from one of the two sizeable balconies.

RESIDENTIAL BLOCK OF UNITS This substantial Freehold property is situated in a prime position, less than 200m from Cairns City’s Northern boundary and a leisurely 650m walk to Cairns Esplanade. Already income producing and on a sizeable 1,012 sqm block with off street parking for 15 cars and a swimming pool. Both the 1- & 2-bedroom units are large and well proportioned. There are not many opportunities available to secure such a sizeable property in this location.

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WNBL SEASON

Friday, October 30, 2020

Cairns Local News

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SEASON LAUNCH

The 2020 Chemist Warehouse WNBL season will be like no other, with North Queensland to host a revised season model featuring 60 games of world-class women’s basketball inside sixweeks from November 11 to December 20. Through the support of the Queensland Government along with Cairns Regional Council, Mackay Regional Council and the City of Townsville, sporting fans and event-goers alike will be able to cheer on Australia’s best established and emerging female basketballers as they contest the 2020 season exclusively out of a North Queensland hub. McDonald’s Mackay Multi-Sports Stadium will host four double-headers. Over the course of the regular season, Townsville will host four standalone games, 12 double-headers culminating with a double-header on Sunday 13 December. With the fixture now confirmed, Cairns Pop-Up Arena will play host to 20 games in all, comprising of eight double-headers and four standalone encounters. First up for Far North Queensland fans will be a double-header on Saturday

21 November involving the Jayco Southside Flyers and Perth Lynx at 6.30pm (local), closely followed by UC Capitals and the Brydens Sydney Uni Flames at 8.30pm (local). All eight teams will feature in at least two games while in the Tropics, with JCU Townsville Fire vs Villawood Properties Bendigo Spirit (5.00pm local) and Adelaide Lightning vs Deakin Melbourne Boomers (7:00pm local) completing proceedings in Cairns on Friday 11 December. Basketball Australia Head of Women in Basketball Lauren Jackson AO said fans are in for a feast of elite basketball when Australia’s longest-running elite women’s sporting league tips off for 2020. “Today marks an important milestone for the 2020 Chemist Warehouse WNBL season with the release of the fixture, which will see 60 games played over 39 days out of a North Queensland hub. “It’s a challenging fixture that will test the depth of each team’s roster as they rotate through Mackay, Townsville and Cairns. “This festival of basketball will provide fans throughout North Queensland and further afield with the opportunity to see some of the best basket-

ballers in the world including former, current and future Olympians. With the league releasing the 2020 fixture, Basketball Australia CEO Jerril Rechter AM explained that it would not have been possible without the enormous sacrifice of many and the support of the Queensland Government. “It’s important to acknowledge the significant sacrifices being made by the players, coaches, officials and club staff to deliver this unique season. Everyone is giving up a lot to ensure the season goes ahead in what is a pivotal period for Australian women’s basketball as we head into the Tokyo Olympics and 2022 FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup in Sydney. For the 2020 season, the league will work to the Queensland Government’s indoor venue capacity rules which require a COVID-safe plan for each event. For game days involving all double-headers, fans will require just the one ticket to watch all the action. Ticketing information will be released later this week when local fans should be poised to act, as demand is expected to be high across all three cities.

2020 FIXTURE CHEMIST WAREHOUSE WNBL CHAMPIONSHIP

DATE

TIME*

AEDT

VENUE

HOME

AWAY

ROUND 1

DATE

TIME*

AEDT

VENUE

HOME

AWAY

MELBOURNE

ROUND 4

Wed Nov 11

5:00 pm

6:00 pm

MKY

ADELAIDE

UC CAPITALS

Tue Dec 1

5:00 pm

6:00 pm

TSV

UC CAPITALS

Wed Nov 11

7:00 pm

8:00 pm

MKY

PERTH

TOWNSVILLE

Tue Dec 1

7:00 pm

8:00 pm

TSV

PERTH

BENDIGO

Thu Nov 12

6:00 pm

7:00 pm

TSV

MELBOURNE

SYDNEY UNI

Thu Dec 3

6:00 pm

7:00 pm

CNS

SYDNEY UNI

MELBOURNE

Thu Nov 12

8:00 pm

9:00 pm

TSV

BENDIGO

SOUTHSIDE

Thu Dec 3

8:00 pm

9:00 pm

CNS

SOUTHSIDE

BENDIGO

Sat Nov 14

2:00 pm

3:00 pm

TSV

BENDIGO

SYDNEY UNI

Fri Dec 4

5:00 pm

6:00 pm

TSV

UC CAPITALS

ADELAIDE

Sat Nov 14

4:00 pm

5:00 pm

TSV

MELBOURNE

SOUTHSIDE

Fri Dec 4

7:00 pm

8:00 pm

TSV

TOWNSVILLE

PERTH

Sun Nov 15

2:00 pm

3:00 pm

TSV

SOUTHSIDE

SYDNEY UNI

Sat Dec 5

4:00 pm

5:00 pm

CNS

BENDIGO

MELBOURNE

Sun Nov 15

5:00 pm

6:00 pm

MKY

PERTH

ADELAIDE

Sun Dec 6

12:00 pm

1:00 pm

CNS

SYDNEY UNI

BENDIGO

Sun Nov 15

7:00 pm

8:00 pm

MKY

UC CAPITALS

TOWNSVILLE

Sun Dec 6

2:00 pm

3:00 pm

CNS

SOUTHSIDE

MELBOURNE

Sun Dec 6

5:00 pm

6:00 pm

TSV

TOWNSVILLE

UC CAPITALS

Mon Nov 16

5:00 pm

6:00 pm

MKY

UC CAPITALS

BENDIGO

Sun Dec 6

7:00 pm

8:00 pm

TSV

ADELAIDE

PERTH

Mon Nov 16

7:00 pm

8:00 pm

MKY

PERTH

MELBOURNE

ROUND 5

Tue Nov 17

5:00 pm

6:00 pm

TSV

SOUTHSIDE

ADELAIDE

Tue Dec 8

7:30 PM

8:30 PM

TSV

PERTH

SYDNEY UNI

Tue Nov 17

7:00 pm

8:00 pm

TSV

TOWNSVILLE

SYDNEY UNI

Tue Dec 8

5:00 PM

6:00 PM

CNS

ADELAIDE

MELBOURNE

Wed Nov 18

5:00 pm

6:00 pm

MKY

MELBOURNE

UC CAPITALS

Wed Dec 9

7:00 pm

8:00 pm

CNS

ADELAIDE

BENDIGO

Wed Nov 18

7:00 pm

8:00 pm

MKY

BENDIGO

PERTH

Thu Dec 10

6:00 pm

7:00 pm

TSV

PERTH

UC CAPITALS SOUTHSIDE

ROUND 2

Thu Nov 19

6:00 pm

7:00 pm

TSV

SOUTHSIDE

TOWNSVILLE

Thu Dec 10

8:00 pm

9:00 pm

TSV

SYDNEY UNI

Thu Nov 19

8:00 pm

9:00 pm

TSV

SYDNEY UNI

ADELAIDE

Fri Dec 11

5:00 pm

6:00 pm

CNS

MELBOURNE

BENDIGO

Sat Nov 21

4:00 pm

5:00 pm

TSV

TOWNSVILLE

BENDIGO

Fri Dec 11

7:00 pm

8:00 pm

CNS

TOWNSVILLE

ADELAIDE

Sat Nov 21

6:30 pm

7:30 pm

CNS

SOUTHSIDE

PERTH

Sat Dec 12

4:00 pm

5:00 pm

TSV

UC CAPITALS

SOUTHSIDE

Sat Nov 21

8:30 pm

9:30 pm

CNS

SYDNEY UNI

UC CAPITALS

Sun Dec 13

12:00 pm

1:00 pm

TSV

TOWNSVILLE

MELBOURNE

Sun Nov 22

12:00 pm

1:00 pm

TSV

MELBOURNE

ADELAIDE

Sun Dec 13

2:00 pm

3:00 pm

TSV

ADELAIDE

SYDNEY UNI

Sun Nov 22

2:00 pm

3:00 pm

TSV

BENDIGO

TOWNSVILLE

Mon Nov 23

5:00 pm

6:00 pm

CNS

SOUTHSIDE

UC CAPITALS

Wed Dec 16

5:00 PM

6:00 PM

TBC

1st

2nd

Mon Nov 23

7:00 pm

8:00 pm

CNS

SYDNEY UNI

PERTH Wed Dec 16

7:00 PM

8:00 PM

TBC

3rd

4th

Fri Dec 18

6:00 pm

7:00 pm

TBC

Loser Semi Final 1

Winner Semi Final 2

Sun Dec 20

2:00 PM

3:00 pm

TBC

Winner Semi Final 1

Winner Prelim Final

ROUND 3

FINALS

Tue Nov 24

5:00 pm

6:00 pm

TSV

BENDIGO

ADELAIDE

Tue Nov 24

7:00 pm

8:00 pm

TSV

MELBOURNE

TOWNSVILLE

Wed Nov 25

5:00 pm

6:00 pm

CNS

UC CAPITALS

SYDNEY UNI

Wed Nov 25

7:00 pm

8:00 pm

CNS

PERTH

SOUTHSIDE

Thu Nov 26

6:00 pm

7:00 pm

CNS

UC CAPITALS

PERTH

Thu Nov 26

8:00 pm

9:00 pm

CNS

ADELAIDE

TOWNSVILLE

Sat Nov 28

4:00 pm

5:00 pm

CNS

TOWNSVILLE

SOUTHSIDE

VENUE

Sat Nov 28

6:30 pm

7:30 pm

TSV

BENDIGO

UC CAPITALS

MKY

McDonald’s Mackay Multi-Sports Stadium

Sat Nov 28

8:30 pm

9:30 pm

TSV

MELBOURNE

PERTH

CNS

Cairns Pop-Up Arena

Sun Nov 29

12:00 pm

1:00 pm

CNS

ADELAIDE

SOUTHSIDE

TSV

Townsville Stadium

Sun Nov 29

2:00 pm

3:00 pm

CNS

SYDNEY UNI

TOWNSVILLE

Please note all times and dates are subject to change

*Local time

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MOTORING

Cairns Local News

Friday, October 30, 2020

A windscreen chip can be costly

A chipped, cracked or damaged windscreen can mean much more than a simple eyesore. Though issues with your windscreen might seem less pressing than a mechanical fault in you car. Damaged Windscreen

Roundabout right of way Right of way at a roundabout. The driver of the blue car is turning right at the roundabout. Which of the following is the correct way to indicate so that the other drivers know what they intend to do? a) No indicating is needed. b) Don’t indicate when entering the roundabout. Before exiting, indicate left.

c) Indicate right while approaching and entering the roundabout. Before exiting, indicate left. d) Indicate right while approaching, entering and exiting the roundabout. The correct answer is ‘C’. When you’re making a right turn you need to approach the roundabout in the right lane (or the lane marked as allowing a right turn), then

signal right as you approach the roundabout and continue to signal right until you’re ready to exit. Signal left before you exit the roundabout. Turn off the signal after you have exited. Remember—you always have to give way to vehicles that are already on the roundabout.

Even minor damage can dramatically effect your windscreen’s structural integrity. This not only makes your windscreen more susceptible to shattering when hit by flying road debris or cracking over time, but can put the lives of you and the occupants of your car at grave risk. Cracked Windscreen Aside from the dangers outlined above, a cracked windscreen can also grossly compromise visibility. Though a windscreen crack might appear small, it can quickly spread and drastical-

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WEEKEND GETAWAY

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A significant increase in destination weddings in the Cairns region is expected over the next few years, as countless Australian couples have had to postpone and re-locate their weddings due to COVID-19.

Mouldy Lovers and Hillbilly Goats take over the Tablelands LISA CHRISTENSEN DID someone say real live music? Last weekend the Tablelands Folk Festival went ahead, one of the only mainstays on the FNQ gig calendar that has survived in this year of cancellation. Apparently the first public event of this size conducted in Australia since the COVID-19 lockdown, a massive congratulations is due to the organisers. There was a lot to contend with to bring this event to a much smaller but very appreciative crowd. Despite the resolute “no dancing” signs, cleaning be-

tween sets and hand sanitiser at every turn, it was a no less friendly affair and the enthusiastic atmosphere was palpable. Performers have clearly been as starved as punters. There is just nothing quite like live, a fact noted by one of Sunshine Coast outfit Gypsy Rumble, “Playing to a screen is just not the same!”. Albeit paired down, the bill sported the usual events spread around the charming venues of Yungaburra, from Poets Breakfast to hotel veranda jams, including Brisbane band The Mouldy Lovers, Cairns acts Robert Cini and Talitha Jae and closing

with the much-loved Hillbilly Goats.

The Woodward family are seizing this opportunity by opening ‘Rainforest Lakes,’ a beautiful new wedding venue at their nature park, Rainforestation, in Kuranda.

In this age of lockdown a few interesting aspects emerge. With borders shut its local and intrastate only, pre-booking is essential and “sold out” is now the norm.

Famous for its wildlife, the Pamagirri Aboriginal Experience and Army Duck tours through the rainforest, the park is now also a place where brides and grooms can celebrate their special day.

There is speculation on whether this will irrevocably change the FNQ arts and entertainment scene where audiences are renowned for their relaxed attitude and last-minute attendance.

Set on the edge of lush World Heritage Rainforest, offering picture-perfect setting with a fountain, sweeping palm-dotted hills and a fruit orchard with a dainty rotunda.

“Being long-established in the wedding industry I know there’s a need for new destinations, particularly as this year has brought a whole new set of challenges for weddings, that we hope to help solve.

The move away from reliance on national headliners forces a stronger and welcomed focus on programming and supporting Queensland music.

Rainforest Lakes Events Manager Darlene Woodward said there has already been a lot of interest since launching the brand just a few weeks ago.

“Many brides and grooms have been affected by COVID-19 restrictions and had to postpone their special day, meaning there will be an increase in the volume of wed-

“The social media pages gained a couple of hundred followers overnight followed by several enquiries, which demonstrates that there’s a real need within the market,” she said.

dings in the next few years, so we hope to help the local wedding industry cater to some of the demand,” she said. The CaPTA Group Director of Sales and Marketing Ben Woodward said he looks forward to seeing the family business diversify and branch out to yet another market. “We have always known the natural beauty of Rainforestation would make for a picturesque wedding venue, so we’re excited to be ‘pivoting’ attention and resources to making a completely different set of dreams come true,” he said.

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WHEN Juan Walker first set up his tour business ‘Walkabout Cultural Adventures’ in Mossman ten years ago, he was warned against it by external business advisors. Ten years and one global pandemic later, his business still going strong, and last year, it was even named the Cultural Tourism Australia winner in the 2019 Adventure Tourism Awards. COVID-19 has slowed business growth, but between his savings and available support, Juan is able to keep business running with his wife, Corinne and one local tour guide, Aaron Port. They operate on-Country tours sharing the histories, cultures and traditional ways of Kuku Yalanji people. Juan’s traditional lands are Eastern Kuku Yalanji Country, extending from south of Port Douglas along the coast, north to the Annan River and he has connection to Erub (Darnley Island) in the Torres Strait through his grandmother on his mother’s side. Previously, Juan worked in national parks through the Community Development Employment Projects and then worked as a cultural tour guide for a Daintree resort for eight years, before deciding to start his own business to share even more local history and traditional culture. “I was told cultural tourism was too much hard work, but I didn’t listen,” Juan said. “It takes time to create trust and reputation in tourism with its established partnerships and loyalties. I worked seven days a week to pay bills, loans and build up my busi-

ness and contacts. “It is good to see more Bama (rainforest Aboriginal people) getting into the tourism industry. It makes me proud when visitors think they know history, but we open their eyes to different things,” he said. Tourism Australia and the Department of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Partnerships provided resources to assist Mr Walker with developing his business. Juan is now eyeing domestic opportunities including health and education partnerships. “We re-opened within a week of borders opening, with COVID-safe plans, cleaning and pre-screening protocols in place,” Juan said. “While business is not what we usually expect for this time of year, it is slowly picking up with Brisbane and Gold Coast visitors. “It is important those who have never experienced Far North Queensland’s history and rich culture take the opportunity to learn about this beautiful part of the world and how we connect to culture, land and sea,” he said. Juan also shares culture by teaching weekly traditional language classes to young Queenslanders. “Mossman State School’s Kuku Yalanji Language Program is now in its second year and I try make classes fun to keep the kids engaged,” Juan said.

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ENTERTAINMENT

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A MAN, A GUITAR, A VISION

It was in 1985 when Todd Macalpine purchased a one-way bus ticket to Cairns with nothing but a guitar, a backpack and the clothes on his back. Now a leading force of the Cairns music scene and owner of ‘NQ Music Press’, Cairns Local News sat down with Todd to uncover his inspiring journey. AMY MACALPINE “One of my first memories was when I was just three years old. I would pull the pans out of my nana’s kitchen cupboards and play drums on them as loud as I could,” Todd said. It was at this young age, in the suburbs of Sydney, that Todd’s passion for music first emerged. As a young teen he would spend hours each day listening to his favourite albums over and over again, inspired by 70s rock legends such as Kiss, Led Zeppelin and Black Sabbath. It was with these albums and a few tattered, old tablature books, that Todd taught himself how to play the guitar. A decision that would shape his future. After hearing epic tales about the music scene in Far North Queensland, Todd decided to embark on a journey to Cairns when he was just 18 years old. At first he made a living by busking the streets but eventually earned a name for himself, playing for wellknown bands such as the ‘Blue Heelers’ and ‘Crawling King Snake’. Todd immersed himself in the local music scene but

soon realised that original artists, like himself, just weren’t getting the recognition they deserved. “I caught myself in one of those moments where you almost step outside yourself. I realised that there was nothing up here for artists that wanted to play original music.” It was from this revelation that ‘Pandamonium Records’ was born. For the next few years, Todd spent his time recording original songs by local artists and held a big concert each year to showcase their music. “It was a big day of the year. It brought everyone together and consolidated the whole scene. Most people you ask would remember that as the golden period of original music,” he said. During this time, Todd was also writing articles and CD reviews for ‘Barfly’, a local arts and entertainment magazine. However, the magazine sadly published its last edition in 2005, leaving the Cairns music scene with no media coverage. It was a few years later that Todd had what he described as a “eureka moment”. One that would pave

the way for local music. Todd set out to create ‘NQ Music Press’, an online platform to give local musicians a voice. He wanted people to be able to access the website anytime, anywhere. “From the get go it had to be in a format that would look good on phones and almost work like an app, which it does.” ‘NQ Music Press’ originally started out as an archive featuring a compilation of posters, photos and recordings that Todd and fellow musician Patric Yung had collected from the Cairns music scene over the years. However, through time it evolved into the popular news outlet it is today. “I think what Todd has done is amazing. It’s an absolute connecting point for Cairns,” said Yung. These days, Todd enjoys pursuing music from the comfort of his home studio in the sleepy, country town of Gordonvale. Whether he’s strumming on his guitar, rehearsing with his band the ‘Brazilians’ or publishing stories for ‘NQ Music Press’, Todd’s passion for music burns as bright as ever.

Back on the tools and back to Cairns MONDAY October 19, Queensland’s blues and roots favourites, Busby Marou are hitting the road again and will wrap up their “Back On The Tools” tour of intimate shows with a return to Tanks Arts Centre on Saturday 12 December 2020. Tickets are now on sale from Ticketlink and the message is “Buy Together to be Together” for the ultimate Busby Marou night out. The duo are no strangers to Cairns or the Tanks, having performed a series of sell out shows, most recently in November 2019. Their Back On The Tools tour kicks off in Mackay on 5 November and zig-zags its way across the state taking in Townsville, Mission Beach, Brisbane, Noosaville and Toowoomba. Capping off a vibrant few months of live entertainment across the city’s key venues, Busby Marou, supported by Leanne Tennant, are destined to give everything they’ve

got with music from their Best Blues and Roots ARIA award nominated album, The Great Divide. For Busby Marou, this week has been one of its biggest yet. Not only have they secured an ARIA award nomination and announcement of a new tour, the country also learned they will headline the entertainment at Queensland’s history making AFL Grand Final at the Gabba this weekend. Since making their music official in 2007, Thomas Busby and Jeremy Marou have been in constant demand, spending most of that time touring until earlier this year when COVID-19 restrictions forced them to stop and take a break. With a reputation as one of Australia’s hardest working live bands best known for their distinctly Australian storytelling and gifted musicianship a key element of their on-stage performance is the intertwining of vocal interplay of two lifelong mates.

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Fine prospect for theatre goers FRIDAY Tanya Murphy – Cairns Cruising Yacht Squadron, 3-6pm Silver Fox Jazz Band 6pm, Manuka 9:30pm – Elixir Music Bar AfterFX – Trinity Beach Sports Club, 7:30pm Sarah McLeod – Tanks Arts Centre, 7:30pm Mattyboi – Salthouse, 6-9pm Miss Tee – Boardwalk Social Bobby Maguire – Cotton Club, 5:30-8:30pm Eddie Skiba – Kewarra Beach Shack, 5:30pm Janna Mercedes – Rattle N Hum Palm Cove, 7-10pm

SATURDAY Bobby Maguire – AJ Hackett, 1pm Nikki Doll – Stratford Deli, 2:30pm Kaweyova – Bar 36, 9pm Dr Elephant – Carrington Hotel Atherton, 8pm-12 Spookeasy Electro Swing – Elixir Music Bar 7pm Sonny Boy Forbes O’Donnell’s Irish Bar & Grill Palm Cove, 6-9pm Waking Ugly – Cotton Club, 5:30-8:30pm

SUNDAY Tanya Murphy – O’Donnell’s Irish Bar & Grill Palm Cove, 4-7pm Nikki Doll – Stratford Deli, 2:30pm The Nightshift – The Jack, 9pm Kaweyova Duo – Boardwalk Social, 6pm Ivy – Fratelli, Trinity Beach 5-7pm Lunar Solarmoon – Mountain View Hotel, 12pm Dr Elephant – The Pier Bar, 7:30-11:30pm Fingerprint – Elixir Music Bar 7pm Solo West – Cotton Club 5:30-8:30pm Wendy & Al – Rattle N Hum Palm Cove, 3-6pm

Are you a venue or an artist that wants to be listed in the Gig Guide? Please send your gigs to tanya@cairnslocalnews.com.au by Wednesday each week to be listed in Friday’s paper.

TANYA MURPHY CAIRNS Performing Arts Centre will host its first theatre production since before COVID when ‘Prospect Terrace,’ written by Cairns’ award-winning playwright Angela Murphy, premieres at Cairns Performing Arts Centre (CPAC) on Friday, November 20. Murphy’s Queensland pride, familial ties and innate sense for comic timing is woven like a rich and colourful thread into her latest work which she describes as “a funny, bitter and quirky take on the dynamics of a dysfunctional family.” Set in a Queenslander in Cairns, Prospect Terrace delves into the lives and loves of a family in which warring

siblings and an ageing patriarch provide the narrative focussed on inheritance, responsibility and how we look after our ageing parents during their time of need. “This is a play that we will all be able to relate to in some way,” she said. “I successfully launched Veranda Theatre Co in July to support the Cairns arts community and have now hosted actors, musicians, comedians and brought audiences together to share that experience (under COVID-safe conditions). “With the support of Arts Queensland and in partnership with Cairns Regional Council and so many generous and supportive people from the Cairns’ creative community, I’m thrilled that

Prospect Terrace will open up the CPAC Studio stage again and welcome audiences to share a new theatre experience.” Directed by Karen Crone, Prospect Terrace assembles an all Cairns stellar cast of actors, featuring Andrea Allumay, Andy Bramble, Liz Christensen and Natalie Taylor. Taking cues from the Queensland vernacular, the set is cleverly designed by award-winning Cairns duo Simona Cosentini and Simone Tesorieri, lighting by the talented Jason Glenwright and sound by famed musician and producer, Nigel Pegrum. Tickets available through Ticketlink.

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MIND GAMES

Cairns Local News

Friday, October 30, 2020

Is a menorah a symbol of Judaism or Sarnaism?

Where, when and how did Graeme ‘Shirley’ Strachan die?

A clementine is a hybrid of what two fruits?

What is the maximum character limit on Twitter: 140, 170 or 280?

A logophile is a lover of what?

How many stars are depicted on the flag of China?

What sport involves hitting large wooden balls through ‘wickets’ using mallets?

What is the collective noun used for geese?

What is a triantiwontigongolope?

American Idiot is the 2004 album and rock opera of which band?

What does the C stand for in SCUBA (diving)

What is the term given to a 4WD that has never been off-road, typically driven in an inner-city suburb?

Who is the only Us President in modern times not to make his tax returns public?

In Greek mythology who flew too close to the sun?

What is the name of a drink that consists of Bundaberg Rum, condensed milk and an emu’s egg?

In Greek mythology who was cursed to always have the last say but never speak first?

In what Bay is Alcatraz located?

INXS have become one of the greatest rock bands from Australia. What was their first Australian top ten hit?

Who sang the 70’s hit “Ca Plane Pour Moi”?

How many stripes are on the American flag?

Which internationally famed Australian Singer was born Helen Porter Mitchell?

Who was the only heavyweight world champion to retire undefeated?

2012 American science fiction action-drama film directed by Gary Ross: “The WHAT Games?

Name the famous American actress who secretly put on ballet shows to help raise money for the Dutch Resistance in the 1940s?

Which American NFL team has recently announced a change of name and logo?

Which song was the best-selling single in 2017?

Which famous zeppelin airship exploded above Lakehurst, New Jersey and caused the death of 35 people?

Which of the following is not an element found on the periodic table? Acid, Xenon, Chlorine, Lead.

In 2015 Eddie Perfect became a presenter on which long running children’s show?

Fill in the missing lyrics. “Baby! You were always gonna be the one. You only did it just for fun. But you ____________ Jenny!”

Cocktail, 24. Original Sin, 25. Dame Nellie Melba, 26. similar to a bunyip, 22. Toorak tractor, 23. Diamantina 19. The limit is now 280, 20. Five, 21. A mythical insect, 18. Queensland, August 29, 2001 in a helicopter crash, Thirteen 16. Hunger, 17. Shape of You (Ed Sheeran), 12. Contained, 13. Icarus, 14. San Francisco Bay, 15. Mandarin and orange, 10. Words, 11. A gaggle of geese, ciano, 7. The Washington Redskins, 8. Judaism, 9. a mountain nymph, 5. Plastic Bertrand, 6. Rocky Mar1. Croquet, 2. Green Day, 3. Donald Trump, 4. Echo –

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Audrey Hepburn, 27. Hindenburg, 28. Acid, 29. Play

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STAR GUIDE AQUARIUS: You’ll feel at liberty to do almost anything early this week, and amazed at your good fortune. Take advantage of it. The rest of the week will be an odd combination of strange events and intervening periods of quiet boredom. See it as a sign of the changes happening underneath the surface -- soon you’ll see the results, but for now you’re still working them out on a subconscious level. Creative energy will pulse through you this weekend, and if you’re in the right place for it you might spark a romantic affair that will move quickly.

GEMINI: Your dreams will be achingly close to reality early this week. Seek out the advice of trusted friends and you just might bridge the gap. By Wednesday you’ll need to abruptly come back to reality and face up to business-related issues. There’s more going on than meets the eye, and if you ferret it out you’ll end up ahead of the game. Save the weekend for good times. You’ll probably feel like reaching out and communicating with like minds, even if they’re on the other side of the world. You’ll help generate some great new ideas.

LIBRA: Whatever happens early in the week will depend considerably on your mood. If you’re up, you’ll have great times; if you’re down, the whole world will seem to be down there with you. A culture clash might arise on Wednesday or Thursday, but your natural diplomatic skills should help ease the tensions before the weekend kicks in. Intimacy will be important but a little harder to come by than usual on Saturday and Sunday. There might be a few too many social obligations in your date book, so try to lighten your load.

PISCES: Monday and Tuesday will be confusing at best; it might seem like you’re stuck in a puzzle book with no way to check the answers in the back. The feeling will pass soon enough. You can turn those emotions into healthy creativity for the rest of the week, as you’ll be in touch with your artistic side and able to express yourself by just about any means, from painting to cooking a great meal. Take it easy over the weekend and try to take care not to commit yourself to anything you can’t get out of.

CANCER: You’ll be in such a rush early this week that you might forget your priorities. Try not to blow up at the smallest interruption or provocation -- in fact, it’s best if you just slow down until at least Wednesday. By then you’ll be feeling more like staying in, but you might also get a few crazy notions about rearranging or redecorating, so it’s a perfect time to work on the home front. If you’re ready to entertain guests on Friday, they’ll be utterly charmed. The weekend might feel overwhelming with all its social demands, but you’ll want to come out of your shell and enjoy the good times.

SCORPIO: On Monday, you’ll learn that no good deed goes unnoticed when a seeming act of Samaritanism goes awry. It will be something to laugh about later, but at the time it will feel ugly. Intense feelings arise later in the week, but the only solution will be compromise. It will feel more difficult than it really is, and the sense of relief when it’s over will be palpable. Business or legal difficulties could arise over the weekend but can be delayed or prevented if you take the time to read every word of fine print.

ARIES: Early in the week, you’ll be seized by a powerful impulse to go exploring. The farther out you go from your current situation, the better you’ll feel. By Wednesday you’ll want to slow down quite a bit and take stock of yourself and your possessions. It could be a good time to purge your house of things you don’t need or want anymore. Take your time with it. The weekend will move by quickly, but you’ll pick up a few new ideas that will help you move forward next week.

LEO: Someone new will storm into your life early this week and set events in motion that will ultimately change the way you think about something dear to you. Later in the week, expect a showdown with an authority figure, most likely at school or work, with unreasonable expectations taking center stage. Stick to your guns and try to finish up what’s already on your plate. Socializing is on this weekend’s agenda. It’s a great time for group intellectual exercises, like attending public lectures or holding a reading group meeting.

TAURUS: The whole world will seem to be moving faster than you and pushing you harder than you like early this week. Try to go at your own pace and don’t let yourself be rushed into making big purchases. The second half of the week will be much more your style, filled with good friends and family relations. Entertainment should be on your agenda. You might feel a little reckless and free-spirited over the weekend -- make sure you have someone with you to keep from signing your life away.

VIRGO: Monday brings a new sense of vigor and drive to your daily activities, but it might also engender some hostilities between you and those you perceive as obstacles. The latter half of the week is great for travel, philosophizing, therapy and all other methods of expanding your horizons. Whatever you do, dig deeply and try to really get a feel for your situation. Work might become a problem over the weekend, even if you’re not scheduled. Communication difficulties could result in bad feelings, so take care when speaking and writing.

SAGITTARIUS: On Monday and Tuesday, you’ll be living the good life. If you’re looking for romance (or even if you’re not), it’ll find you. You might be too caught up in the good times to even notice, though. Later in the week you’ll need to get serious about figuring out the details of your latest plans to help friends or the community. You can get it all done quickly if you discipline yourself. The weekend might feel overwhelming with all the activities going on, but as long as you treat everyone equally and fairly you’ll get by just fine. CAPRICORN: Stay firmly resolved early this week -- your concerns about safety or security are warranted and you’ll soon find that the opposition melts away. Your romantic side will come out in full force this week, and by Wednesday or Thursday you’ll be wanting to take long walks with someone special. You don’t have to spend a bundle on fancy dinners or hotels, and you’ll want to keep it simple anyway. Your mind will be extra-sharp during the weekend, but you’ll be surrounded by scatterbrains who can’t keep up with your focus.

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Deadly designs from your creatives

Vote of Conscience

Proposed studio will shine spotlight on Cairns