Cairns Local News September 30 2022

Mossman to the Cassowar y Coast

CELEBRATING CASSOWARY

TO celebrate World Casso wary Day on Monday, Septem ber 26, Cassowary Coast Regional Council, in partner ship with the Department of Environment and Science (DES), launched a series of six educational signs at Etty Bay that take a comical approach to protect the region’s favourite bird – the Cassowary.

Featuring a cartoon Casso wary called ‘Snitty’, the signs use humour and wit to discuss how Cassowaries can behave and what visitors should and shouldn’t do around the pro tected species.

The signs aim to stand out from regular signage and messaging, which is more commonly used, and influence behaviour change of people visiting the region.

Environment Portfolio Holder, Councillor Jeff Baines,

said that World Cassowary Day is a day of celebration to draw attention to how vital Cassowaries are to the ecosystem and to promote the protection of the bird.

“There is no better day than World Cassowary Day to launch the newly created signage and get the commu nity and visitors talking about how to be Cass-O-Warry,” Cr Baines said.

“The signs, which Andrew Marlton, an award-winning political cartoonist for the Guardian Australia and First Dog on the Moon artist cre ated, use a comical approach to educate Etty Bay visitors on how to act around Cassowar ies and the important do’s and don’ts.

“Across Australia, the cur rent population estimate for the Southern Cassowaries, the

species located on the Cas sowary Coast, is just 4,000. Unfortunately, habitat loss, car strikes and dog attacks con tinue to threaten the species.

“It is important that visitors and the community be vigilant in areas where Cassowar ies frequent and don’t feed, approach or leave food scraps behind,” he said.

Senior Wildlife Officer Dinouk Perera said the iconic blue, black and red southern Cassowary is thought to be a relic of the age of dinosaurs.

“Cassowaries play a unique role in maintaining the rich biodiversity of Queensland’s World Heritage Wet Tropics Rainforest,” Mr Perera said.

“Queensland is the only Australian state where these iconic, massive, flightless birds can be found in the wild, and it is always exciting for

people to catch a glimpse of a Cassowary in the wild.

“Unfortunately, cassowar ies become victims of vehicle strikes and we’re asking people to slow down in the region, never feed cassowaries and always try to observe them from a distance.

“The Department of Environment and Science is working with the Cassowary Coast Regional Council to help protect these magnificent animals.”

To view the series of signs, visit the Etty Bay foreshore and to report a Cassowary sighting, please call 1300 130 372.

For further information contact Council at 1300 763 903 or email : enquiries@cassowarycoast. qld.gov.au.

Councillor Jeff Baines and Councillor Renee McLeod with the newly launched cassowary signs.

Female tradie win inspires others

By Isabella Guzman Gonzalez

CAIRNS’ only female refrigeration tech nician and winner of the 2022 Apprentice of the Year, Jennah Halley, has become the face of women in trades and is inspiring women across QLD to make their mark in male-dominated industries.

According to the National Centre for Vocational Education Research (NCVER), by 2021, there were over 79,000 appren tices and trainees in QLD, and only over 22,000 of them were women (28.9%). In some trade areas, women still represent 2 per cent or less of the national workforce.

Tradie, mum of four and advocate for women in male-dominated trades, Halley, is still shocked about her win at the 2022 Queensland Training Awards (QTA) but is convinced she wants to use her platform to inspire other women to “go for it”.

“It’s still very surreal; weirdly, I got recognised for doing something that I love doing,” Halley said.

“Hopefully, with this recognition, I can inspire more women to go and do it.

“My message is something I’ve said all along – just do it; if you hear no, go somewhere else, ask for work experience wherever possible and if you want to try something, get out and do it.

“I was 32 years old when I started my apprenticeship, and it was the best deci sion I’ve ever made.”

Halley’s interest in trades began when her brother, also a refrigeration technician, asked her to help for a few hours a week. She then completed a Certificate III in

Air Conditioning and Refrigeration with TAFE QLD.

She said being able to work in trades was not only something that she thor oughly enjoyed but also something that contributed to her life.

“I’ve had a desire to fix things my whole life,” Halley said.

“It’s about fixing things, helping people and not being helpless, not waiting around but making things work.

“The diversity and differences within our industry is something I really enjoy; it can be anything from programming a remote or it could be a breakdown at a supermarket.”

“It’s a massive rush, and the problemsolving is there all day, every day.”

Since 2018, the number of women in regional QLD enrolling in apprenticeships at TAFE QLD has increased by 60 per cent.

Halley said TAFE had played a key role in supporting her throughout her journey in trades.

“TAFE for me on a personal and profes sional training level has been nothing but support and encouragement throughout my apprenticeship,” she said.

“Even through the personal hiccups we were having within the workplace or train ing, they were amazing.

“It was my TAFE teacher who nomi nated me for this award, and not only did he nominate me, but he’s been to the regionals, for the state, and he will follow

me all the way to nationals to cheer me on in the background.”

Although the number of women in trades has increased in the last years, Hal ley, the only female refrigeration techni cian in Cairns, said it was time to show the industry that women can and are up for the job.

“When I started my trade with my brother, it was all men, and it was just men doing what they do,” she said.

“They just needed somebody to show them that it was possible for women to be in the industry.

“And now I know that many employers are looking around and going - actually, women can do this too.”

In November, Halley will go on to com pete for the national title of 2022 Appren tice of the Year at the Australian Training Awards (ATA). Although unsure of what will happen, she hopes to keep advocating for women in trades.

“I want to inspire and mentor anyone who needs it,” she said.

“Things are changing already; I notice more female apprentices registered at TAFE QLD.

“I think it’s all about seeing it and not even thinking of it as a possibility but a reality.”

The 2022 ATA will be held in Adelaide on Friday, November 18, where Halley will represent FNQ.

For a complete list of all QLD finalists, visit https://bit.ly/3LP82bF

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Main: Jennah Halley (centre) with Di Farmer (left) Minister for Training and Skills Queensland with other regional award winners

Inset: Jennah hard at work

Greenlight on green energy

THREE of Korea’s largest conglomerate groups have formed a powerful new Consortium in Queensland to unlock the State’s hydrogen potential and build a green energy export corridor, con necting North Queensland to north-east Asia.

On September 21, Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk observed the signing of the Memorandum of Under standing (MoU) to officially launch the Han-Ho Hydrogen Consortium, which would develop a supply chain to export more than 1 million tonnes of green ammonia per annum from Australia to Korea by 2032.

The Consortium consists of Australian-based Ark Energy and its parent company Korea Zinc, as well as Korean con glomerates Hanwha Impact and SK Gas.

At the heart of the Con sortium’s plans will be the development of Ark Energy’s Collinsville Green Energy Hub southwest of Bowen, which will have the potential to generate up to 3,000MW.

“Today is another step for ward in Queensland’s quest to be a hydrogen power house,” the Premier said.

“We welcome this major new Consortium to Queens land – to accelerate progress in our green hydrogen indus

try and advance green energy exports to Korea.

“The world’s largest zinc producer Korea Zinc is a longstanding important contributor to our regional economy, and through the Sun Metals Corporation, is the largest private sector em ployer in North Queensland.

“Now, its subsidiary Ark Energy is not only helping Korea Zinc to decarbonise and produce green zinc – it’s transforming North Queensland into a hydrogen powerhouse.

“This MOU signals their intention to develop future green hydrogen and ammo nia opportunities in North Queensland which means more local jobs and invest ment.”

Minister for Energy, Re newable and Hydrogen Mick de Brenni said the State Gov ernment had been working to develop Queensland’s clean hydrogen export industry further.

“Queensland is a proud re source State, powered by tens of thousands of highly skilled technicians, tradespeople, and project specialists,” Minister de Brenni said.

“The strength of Queens land’s existing infrastructure, combined with our future investment pipeline, is setting up towns like Townsville and

regions like North Queens land to cement Queensland’s position as a global green hydrogen leader.”

Korea Zinc Vice Chairman Yun B. Choi said the Consor tium brings together three of the major players in Korea’s hydrogen economy, which have a forecast demand for more than 2 million tonnes of green ammonia per annum from 2030.

“We look forward to working with our partners to unlock Australia’s potential to become a large-scale pro ducer and exporter of green hydrogen and its derivatives, including green ammonia,” said Mr Choi.

Hanwha Impact CEO HeeCheul Kim said the company operates under a mandate to drive change to a sustainable future and transition to ecofriendly energy and carbonneutral business.

“We are excited to be part of this Consortium and look forward to collaborating with our partners to build new green growth engines for both the Australian and Korean economies,” said Mr Kim.

For more information on hydrogen industry develop ment – including the Queens land Hydrogen Industry Strategy 2019-2024 – please visit qld.gov.au/hydrogen

Hopes and housing

KENNEDY MP Bob Katter has penned a letter to the Minister for Health seeking urgent fi nancial support to ensure that a crucial Far North rehabilitation facility capable of addressing the region’s social and housing shortage issues remains longterm.

The Shanty Creek Residen tial Rehabilitation facility at Mareeba is operated by Lives Lived Well, and Indigenous Business Australia and is funded by National Indigenous Australians Agency.

The lease of its 11ha property is set to conclude in October 2023.

Shanty Creek provides alcohol and drug rehabilitation services, through a 12-week program, to Indigenous people seeking support throughout Queensland, including Cape York and the Torres Strait, with a capacity to house up to 25 residents.

The focus of its program is to provide a culturally safe envi ronment for residents to begin the healing process as a part of a community.

In the past three years, more than 270 people were treated at Shanty Creek, and clinical ser vices manager Karen Camilleri said the organisation hoped to extend its funding to expand and add new services.

These new services would include upskilling its staff to offer a variety of training and support to clients.

Ms Camilleri warned that the facility was aging rapidly and desperately needed support that assisted in training and other operational services.

“Several people attend ing Shanty Creek Residential Rehabilitation are homeless or being released from incarcera tion and remain at high risk of future homelessness at the completion of the program, which can cause a further delay for reintegration to community living,” Ms Camilleri said.

“We propose to add ad ditional program staff to assist residents in “transition” by in tensively supporting access to a variety of community services and treatment delivery options over several months.

“There is an additional opportunity to implement agriculture and farming educa tion/training access on the site and develop local community members’ skills for future em ployment opportunities similar to our existing Nurture program on a sister campus in Queens land.

“The site is quite large for

a small program, and many buildings require upgrade and repair to be utilised to their best potential.

“This is an opportunity to provide housing and further ac cess to ongoing treatment at the end of the 12-week program,” she said.

Kennedy MP Bob Katter toured the site on Friday and said the facility and its staff were an important solution to the Far North’sNorth’s crime and social issues.

“We badly need to extend their contract, they’re doing very challenging work, and we admire them,” Mr Katter said.

“These people strike me as people that can and have done a lot to rehabilitate and train their clients, to make them much more helpful citizens than they are now.

“We feel that Shanty Creek can provide part of the solu tion to the crime problem in Cairns and the Far North. At the very least, it would alleviate the enormous social pressures, particularly from overcrowding,” he said.

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New program to ‘sprout’ interest in nature

A NEW program to ‘sprout’ an interest in nature and gardening will start at Coun cils’ Green Space education garden next month.

Presented through the Green Space Our Place volunteer initiative, Little Sprouts is aimed at kindyaged children and builds on the highly popular Little Tac cas initiative for under 5s.

Under Little Sprouts, kids and their caregivers will spend two hours in the Green Space education garden and surrounding parklands fortnightly learning about the tropical environment through games, craft, story time and getting their hands dirty to grow seeds.

Mayor Bob Manning said Little Sprouts was a great

opportunity for kids and caregivers to connect with nature and their community.

“The lush fruit and vegeta ble plots in the Green Space education garden are perfect for this kind of hands-on activity,” Cr Manning said.

“Kids will have the chance to search for insects and plant seeds, as well as take part in nature-based crafts such as painting and clay pottery.

“I’m sure caregivers will also pick up a growing tip or two while the kids are get ting their hands dirty.”

Sessions will include a chance to explore the Nature Play playground and Cente nary Lakes precinct.

The program, held in Jess Mitchell Park on

Greenslopes Street (opposite Nature Play), Edge Hill, runs fortnightly on Thursdays, from 10am to noon, during the school term.

Kids can be signed up for one or all sessions. Numbers are limited, with registrations opening via Council’s web site at 8.30am on Monday (September 26).

Children must have turned four by June 30, 2022 to be eligible for the program and be accompanied by a parent or caregiver during the ses sion.

Little Sprouts builds on the award-winning Little Taccas program, which continues on alternate Thursdays in the Cairns Botanic Gardens for children under five.

GROUND-BREAKING

research is bearing fruit in the quest to develop tasty bananas resistant to Panama TR4 dis ease, helping to protect good jobs in Queensland’s nationleading banana industry.

Minister for Agricultural Industry Development and Fisheries and Minister for Ru ral Communities Mark Furner said consumer research had identified four new varieties of the Goldfinger banana with the potential to satisfy consumer and grower needs.

“Since 2016, Department of Agriculture and Fisheries (DAF) researchers in Innisfail have been working to unlock the flavour of the Goldfinger banana variety, which is known to be resistant to key Panama disease strains including TR4 but had limited taste appeal,” Mr Furner said.

“Earlier this year, 234 consumers took part in tastings to assess five new varieties of Goldfinger bananas, with four of the varieties scoring equally well with existing commercial varieties of Cavendish and Lady Finger bananas.

“Tasters liked the mild, bal anced aroma, flavour and tex

ture of selections which were equally popular among those who prefer either the Caven dish or Lady Finger varieties.”

DAF Consumer & Sensory Scientist Simoné Moller said more than 1,000 bananas were tasted during the trial at DAF’s specialised sensory facility in Coopers Plains.

“Overall, the reviews were positive but well summed up by one taster who described the Goldfinger bananas as a ‘super healthy and delicious snack’ that they would look forward to eating,” Ms Moller said.

“Tasters liked the balance of sweet and sour taste in the Goldfinger bananas, with one noting that the fruit had a ‘complex flavour with notes of citrus, confectionary, and tropi cal fruit’.

“Other comments from the tasters included that the Goldfingers had just the right amount of sweetness, the texture and flesh colour of the banana was very exciting, and that they would be fantastic in a fruit salad.

“My favourite comment came from a taster who said they were reminded of banana lollies and thought they could

be marketed as ‘sweet confec tionary without the naughty numbers’.

“Feedback from the tastings will help DAF’s plant breeders continue their trials to produce commercially successful Gold finger banana varieties.”

Mr Furner said consumer acceptance of new varieties of bananas meant Queensland was closer to protecting the state’s banana growers from Panama TR4 disease.

“With 96 per cent of Aus tralia’s bananas grown in Far North Queensland, finding viable alternatives to traditional banana varieties is essential to future-proofing this $600 mil lion industry,” Mr Furner said.

“The next research phase will include demonstrating that the selections have retained their Panama disease resist ance and implementing large trials on commercial farms under commercial production practices.

“Although commercialisa tion of any new varieties is still some years away, the signs are promising, and these Goldfinger varieties shape as a win-win for growers and consumers.”

Growing Goldfinger Bananas

Little Tacca’s at the Botanic Gardens

Program to help farmers hatch innovative ideas

FARMERS, innovators, researchers, students and entrepreneurs from Rockhampton through to the Cape are encouraged to apply for a Federal Government supported program that aims to help solve problems within the agriculture industry in Tropical North Queensland.

Applications are open for the Tropical North Queensland Drought Resilience Adoption and Innovation Hub (TNQ Drought Hub) Hatch Pre-accelerator Program for anyone with an idea, product or solution that can improve on-farm efficiencies and make them more sustainable.

The free six-week online course provides candidates with

out of my head and onto paper, develop a proper business plan and consider what our farrow to finisher operation would look like in the future,” Ms Rowling said.

“We started thinking about our customers’ needs, expecta tions, family demographics and budget.

“How can our products benefit families? As a result, we’ve had record orders for Christmas Hogs resulting in us closing our books in July.

“The program also prompted me to look at other revenue streams for the business to ensure that we would be able to ride out the slower times when pork production was low. That’s how we came to developing our lard-based soap products and other

gram has proven to be an invaluable resource for farmers look

Australian Government, gives our innovative farmers the best chance at launching a product into the market that has been through all the testing phases, has a hungry customer base and a solid founding team to ensure its success,” Dr Phelps explains.

“It is all about supporting the agriculture industry in Tropical North Queensland, providing farmers and entrepreneurs in the region with the expert knowledge and service providers that will give their ideas the best chance at being viable.

“TNQ Drought Hub was set up to support farmers and com munities in Tropical North Queensland to become more drought resilient. This program is one of the ways in which we address our three key priorities of economic, environmental, and social resilience.”

Applications for the next Hatch pre-accelerator program are online at www.farmers2founders.com/tnq-innovation and close on October 9.

Kathy Rowling with her Hillbllie Hogs

TNQ Drought Hub Director, Dr David Phelp

TAS’ Award Winner

AN impressive series of pho tographic artworks currently exhibited in the Peninsula Art Educators Association’s annual Energy showcase at Tanks Arts Centre have bagged Trinity Anglican School’s (TAS) year 12 student, Thomas Chen, a cache of honours including a coveted Creative Generations Award for Excellence.

Mr Chen’s work titled “The Duality of Mankind - as I feed the lion / as I tame the lion” is a powerful series of photo graphs.

According to the artist, the work aims to question human ity’s existence as it spirals into the two-faced reality of the modern era.

“Drawing on my rich Chinese culture and Christian heritage, the work utilises symbolism of traditional Chinese foods, cookware, and auspicious guardian lions,” Mr Chen said.

According to Mr Chen, the artwork is inspired by The Last Cannibal Supper by Greg Semu through the orchestrated juxtaposition of cultural foods, costumes, rituals, and biblical aspects.

“Semu’s art practice inspired me to create ‘auto portraits’ and employ the contemporary device of appro priation to challenge my initial ideas and invite an audience to consider how humanity has regressed.

“This award is a foot forward into an industry I am

interested in, although not specifically in the visual arts - I am more drawn to the design element and process of creat ing such an artwork,” he said.

Energy is an annual, state wide initiative embraced by students for providing schools with a prestigious opportunity to showcase talent in a public exhibition. The Peninsula Art Educators Association presents it with support from Tanks Arts Centre and Ergon Energy.

In what is the largest exhibi tion of student visual arts in Queensland, Energy 2022 attracted 504 submissions from 173 schools, including TAS, which submitted artwork from three students.

For TAS, Mr Chen’s success is significant and marks the first time in over 10 years since a student has been awarded a Creative Generations Award for Excellence.

Mr Chen is one of three students in Cairns and among 30 in the state whose talent has been recognised with the peak award and chance to showcase artwork in Brisbane’s Gallery of Modern Art (GOMA) in 2023.

Additionally, Mr Chen has been invited to showcase and sell work at his solo exhibition at Tanks Arts Centre.

Mr Chen won the following awards:

• Creative Generations Award for Excellence

• Peninsula Art Educators Association - Photography Excellence Award

• Ergon Energy ‘Excellent’ Award

NorthSite Contemporary Arts Curator Award

• Tanks Arts Centre (Cairns Regional Council) Curator’s Award

JCU students win Indigenous Law Scholarship

NATIONAL law firm Hold ing Redlich has announced two undergraduate law stu dents at Queensland’s James Cook University as recipients of its 2022 Indigenous Law Scholarship.

The two Holding Redlich Indigenous Law Scholarship recipients in 2022 are Rikisha Phineasa and Caitlin Watson. Both students are undertaking dual Bachelor of Laws and Bachelor of Arts degrees.

Rikisha Phineasa com menced a Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Laws in 2021.

Originally from Cairns, Rikisha now studies at James Cook University’s Townsville campus. Rikisha is a proud Torres Strait Islander woman belonging to Dhoeybaw, Aith Koedal, Wagadagum and Zagareb tribes.

Caitlin Watson commenced a Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Laws in 2021. Caitlin studies at James Cook University’s Cairns campus.

Caitlin identifies as both Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander and belongs to the Boigu Island and Mamu tribal groups.

The Holding Redlich Indigenous Law Scholarship will provide both recipients

with a $5,000 contribution to support the completion of their degrees.

In addition, both students were invited to attend Hold ing Redlich’s First Nations Business Forum in late May 2022 and the renaming of the firm’s meeting rooms in Yidinji and Turrbal language in Cairns and Brisbane, respectively.

Holding Redlich National Managing Partner Ian Rob ertson AO congratulated both recipients.

“This year’s Indigenous Law Scholarship recognises two students who both have an outstanding academic record and firm aspirations to shape the future law profes sion in Queensland,” Mr Robertson said.

“On behalf of the firm, I would like to congratulate Rikisha and Caitlin for their excellence wholeheartedly.”

Mr Robertson said the scholarship is intended to help more First Nations students to enter the law profession as graduates.

“Australia’s legal profes sion is in need of more First Nations voices,” he said.

“In the years to come, it’s vital that universities, govern ment and law firms invest in

a clearer and well-supported pathway for First Nations law students.

“Holding Redlich is deeply committed to this outcome, and partnering with James Cook University to offer this scholarship is just one step we are taking to support and work alongside First Nations law students.”

James Cook University Head of Law Dr Jamie Fel lows said he was thrilled with the students’ achievement and the opportunity the Scholar ship provided.

“JCU Law is very proud to work with Holding Redlich in offering these scholarships to our students,” he said.

“I would like to thank Holding Redlich for their support with this and other professional initiatives the firm has undertaken.”

The Holding Redlich Indigenous Law Scholarship program was open to full-time First Nations law students in their second or third year of undergraduate study at James Cook University.

Recipients were chosen by a Selection Committee and selected based on their community involvement, engagement, and academic achievement.

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Award winning TAS Year 12 studentThomas Chen

Winners of the Holding Redlich Indigenous Law Scholarship 2022 Main: Caitlin Watson Inset: Rikisha Phineasa and Head of Law Dr Jamie Fellows

Babinda District Community Association awarded

BABINDA District Com munity Association has been awarded a grant of $5,000 for its work to improve men tal health and wellbeing in Babinda as part of Australia Post’s 2022 Community Grants Program.

The grant will fund their project Babinda District Social and Emotional Wellbeing and Resilience, a series of work shops for socially isolated members of the community.

By exploring mental health first aid and social and emo tional wellbeing topics, the project will increase awareness of mental health issues and how to address them.

Babinda District Community Association is one of 70 com munity organisations across the country to receive a 2022 Aus tralia Post Community Grant of up to $10,000.

Australia Post Executive General Manager Community, Sustainability and Stakeholder Engagement, Tanny Mangos said the organisation was de lighted to support projects mak ing a real difference to health and wellbeing, with recipients based in every state and terri tory and half of the projects in rural and remote communities.

“Australia Post recognises the important role local organi sations can play in building re silience and supporting mental wellbeing within their commu nity,” Ms Mangos said.

“These grants help enhance community connections, and we know that when we connect with others, we feel better.

“We also know that this often results in improved mental health outcomes, and we want to support the organisations that are helping make this happen,” she said.

Recipients this year will make an important difference to their communities, support ing a range of groups including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Is lander communities, those with a disability or care commit ments, LGBTIQ+ communities, Culturally and Linguistically Diverse (CALD) communities and young people.

“The continued impact of the pandemic, financial pressures, isolation, and the constant de mands of everyday life can all impact on mental wellbeing,”

Ms Mangos said.

“Mental health is a key area of focus at Australia Post, and we’re pleased to award these grants to support such a diverse range of important projects.”

The announcement of grant recipients continues a focus on mental health during Septem ber, with Australia Post also encouraging people to connect using free pre-paid postcards as part of a collaboration with Beyond Blue.

“We aim to make mental health part of everyday con versations and support people to stay well and our postcards initiative and the community grants both play a role in this,” she said.

The full list of Australia Post’s 2022 Community Grants recipients and more information about the program is available at: auspost.com.au/grants.

Northern Beaches Rotary provides opportunities for youth

ARE you passionate about helping the youth in our community? Would you like to make a difference and help Rotary make a difference in these kids’ lives?

By purchasing a ticket, par ticipants will be in the draw to win six tickets to a Taipans game and make a difference.

Participation in the raf fle will help Rotary Cairns Northern Beaches raise funds for youth projects on the Northern beaches.

Proceeds support current and future projects, including Breakfast Club at Smithfield

State High School, ANZAC Day service at Trinity Beach, financial sponsorship, and op portunities for youth develop ment.

Rotary Cairns Northern Beaches has a unique focus on making a difference to youth in the Cairns Northern Beaches. They have estab lished community connec tions to support, assist and provide opportunities for youth.

The Rotary Cairns North ern Beaches projects aspire to benefit young adults to be the best they can be. The

Rotary Cairns Northern Beaches team is dedicated to assisting youth in gaining opportunities, experience and confidence to become positive community contributors.

Rotary is seeking commu nity support and welcomes everyone to join them in mak ing a difference.

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Breakfast Club at Smithfield State High School

Cairns in the top 15 rooftop solar postcodes

POSTCODES across Queensland have been compared to deter mine which areas have the most residential rooftop solar, with Cairns ranking 15th.

Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk said over 722,000 Queensland homes have solar.

“Together, Queensland’s homes account for over 3.5 GW capacity, that’s more generation capacity than Qld’s two larg est power stations combined (Gladstone 1,680MW, Stanwell 1,460MW),” Ms Palaszczuk said.

“I want to thank every Queenslander who has helped lower electricity prices and our carbon footprint by installing solar pan els on their home – your home is powering the state.”

Member for Cairns Michael Healy said it was great to see more homes with solar.

“The 4870 postcode in Cairns is number 15 in the list of sub urbs with the most residential rooftop solar in Queensland,” Mr Healy said.

“It’s great to see so many people installing solar panels on their homes and helping to bring down power prices and use cleaner energy.”

Member for Barron River Craig Crawford said the number of Far North Queenslanders with solar panels was growing.

“I want to thank people for getting solar panels and being part of Queensland’s biggest power station,” he said.

Energy Minister Mick de Brenni said a new solar system is con nected every 11 minutes in Queensland.

“Queensland not only leads the nation but also the world in rooftop solar,” he said.

“While rooftop solar supplied 8.9 per cent of Queensland’s total energy needs last financial year, in the middle of the day, it can represent more than 40 per cent of generation.”

Overall, Queensland continues to be the national leader in roof top solar, outstripping the other states with almost 88,000 more installations than its nearest rival, New South Wales.

Mr de Brenni said the Clean Energy Regulator data shows the southern states are starting to catch on to the critical role house hold systems can play in providing clean energy to the grid.

Queensland Top 10 solar postcodes

• 1st 4670 (Bundaberg) = 15,600 solar households

• 2nd 4655 (Hervey Bay) = 14,000 solar households

3rd 4551 (Caloundra) = 12,800 solar households

• 4th 4350 (Toowoomba) = 12,200 solar households

• 5th 4740 (Mackay) = 11,600 solar households

• 6th 4300 (Springfield) = 10,300 solar households

• 7th 4207 (Beenleigh/Logan Village) = 10,200 solar house

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• 8th 4211 (Nerang) = 10,200 solar households

• 9th 4209 (Coomera) = 9,390 solar households

• 10th 4305 (Ipswich) = 9,350 solar households

Search your postcode using the online search tool here: www.qld.gov.au/yoursolarpostcode

Social enterprises share in $500,000 worth of grants

NEWLY established social enterprises across Queensland will share over $500,000 to help them grow and increase their confidence as they begin their new venture.

Minister for Employment and Small Business Di Farmer said 23 grant recipients will now be able to purchase equipment, resources and business advisory services to support a solid foundation to build their business.

“Social enterprises are businesses that exist to do good, and I’m thrilled that we’re able to support them as they provide so many benefits to our communities – offering training opportu nities, creating good jobs and providing better services,” Minister Farmer said.

“The 2020–21 State Budget committed $8 million over two years for the Social Enterprise Jobs Fund. The Social Enterprise Develop ment Grants is the fourth grant program to be released under the Fund, enabling eligible enterprises and organisations to apply for up to

$25,000.”

Minister Farmer said she was pleased to announce the grants recipients in the lead-up to the 2022 Social Enterprise World Forum, which will be held in Brisbane this week.

“Over 60 per cent of Queensland’s social enterprises operate in four key industry areas – health care and social assistance, administra tion and support services, arts and recreation services and accommodation and food services – providing vital services statewide,” Minister Farmer said.

“Our grants help those enterprises to expand and create jobs for those more vulnerable mem bers of our community who may experience challenges finding work.”

Minister Farmer said encouraging traditional businesses to follow the example of social en terprises by creating a more diverse workforce was a focus of the Good people. Good jobs: Queensland Workforce Strategy 2022–2032

and is key to addressing our labour and skills shortages.

“The Queensland Workforce Strategy will support employers to develop inclusive work practices and tap into workers that they may not have considered hiring before,” Minister Farmer said.

“We call on employers to think differently about how they could make their business a more attractive place to work – be it through flexible work hours, job-sharing, working from home or other incentives.”

Minister Farmer said these businesses were setting a great example when it came to a diverse workforce.

“In Far North Queensland, the recently cre ated Saltwater People Social Enterprise aims to increase economic opportunities for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander artists and creatives,” she said.

“The grant will be used for business planning

and sales and marketing strategy advice.”

Minister Farmer congratulated all grant recipients and wished them well for their future endeavours.

“I would like to thank all of Queensland’s social enterprises for their work to support our communities and our environment,” Minister Farmer said.

“From Mossman to Burleigh Waters, the Queensland Government Social Enterprise Development Grants are helping businesses to purchase resources such as audio-visual equip ment, café furniture and coffee machines or to engage consultants to help develop business and marketing plans and websites and move the business to a digital platform.

“I look forward to seeing how these enter prises are able to continue their passion, grow and best serve their communities.”

For more information on social enterprise grant programs, visit: https://bit.ly/3RftsQ9

EXCLUSIVE CPD EVENT FOR ALLIED HEALTH PROFESSIONALS

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THE EDITOR

Dear Editor,

Re: your article of page 9, July 29, heading “Locals asked to weigh in on Innisfail Bypass.”

I am very interested in this story as when we came to In nisfail, mid 1970s, the bypass was talked about as happening soon. The bridge off Mourilyan Road near the old high school had not long been completed and it was obvious it had been built with a bypass in mind.

However, it never happened. Possible reasons:

• Town business owners knew they would lose clientele (Like Gordonvale, Babinda, back then) with a town bypass and vetoed it.

• Swampy ground where the connecting road would go from the bridge to Shaw’s corner (Belvedere)

• Huge expense to build a new highway (new section) over that swampy, flood prone land and the railway line.

round-about a few hundred yards north, then more lights (four sets to get right through town) and the railway line to cross or wait at. They don’t stop in town anyway and could divert on the bypass instead of thundering through the streets.

If locals are asked to comment – Where? I have only seen one small mention of this subject on the news. Shortly after your article. Nothing else. I expect it is/was on Facebook which I don’t have (no computer).

It is a controversial subject – for a small town to be by passed – it would certainly impact businesses, but it makes sense in the long run to have a direct road without the big traf fic having to go through town with all the road works, south of Cairns and other places – nothing is spent on this area. Perhaps the thought behind it is– they’ll get here someday. (four years)

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My grandson was to catch a flight leaving Cairns at 7:00am Sunday. He had to be there one hour early, but his flight had been cancelled, so his trip down the mountain, and ‘the ex pensive cost of petrol, was wasted as he wasn’t informed until he got to airport. Today his flight has been delayed two and a half hours (unless cancelled again) but again was not told un til his arrival. Do the AIRLINE company and CAIRNS TAXI use the same information (service ??) as they both seem to be ‘EQUALLY ‘ lousy at what they are employed to do. There seems to be a great deal of money ‘wasted’ on incompetent workers and even much much more on incompetent company executives, but very little spent on wages for those seeking employment. No wonder there is very little consumer confi dence in our community.

Noel, Cairns

My next-door neighbour is away for 6 weeks but peo ple are throwing cans and broken beer bottles in his yard - pleases pick up your rubbish and put it in the bin and have respect for peoples yards.

Janelle, Woree

I got my power bill & phone bill all at once in my mailbox on Friday arvo, but thanks to the Qld govern ment - no payment required for power, thanks for helping us pensioners out. Thanks also to the Salvos for the free bread buns on Tuesday to help me out.

Janelle, Woree

Optus need to be publi cally and legally hung, drawn and quartered for allowing the release of the personal in formation of millions of Aus tralians. It’s nothing short of grand scale incompetance and criminally negligent. If you’ve ever been with Optus, change all of your details, passwords, licences, and now Medicare numbers as well. Secure your everything. Might as well change your name while you’re at it. My SO was only with Optus for a year, 12 years ago, and needs to change everything. It’s criminal that they still have his information.

Anon, Stratford

COUNCIL NEWS ...

Stay informed with the Cairns Disaster Dashboard

With the annual wet season soon upon us, residents are being urged to familiarise themselves with the Cairns Disaster Dashboard.

The Dashboard (www.disaster.cairns.qld.gov.au) is a single point of reference for information and advice during natural disasters, such as cyclones and flooding.

It brings information from Council, the Bureau of Meteorology, emergency services, utilities such as Ergon and Telstra, road status updates, and traffic and flood cams, together in one place.

During an emergency the dashboard is updated in real time with information like road closures, power outages and notifications of any shelters that may be opened.

It is a simple way for residents to keep themselves informed during extreme weather.

The benefits however would also be huge.

Masses of large transport vehicles which currently have to stop first at the lights near old high school then traverse the

It will be interesting to see if anything actually comes of their planning investigations this time, after the 18 months for completion of planning, and maybe costs.

Pam, Innisfail

$40,000 raised for the Flying Doctor

THE Royal Flying Doctor Ser vice (RFDS) Cairns Base has honoured a local community champion while welcoming a $40,000 donation from its lo cal Auxiliary on Wednesday.

The funding is the result of numerous activities and events ranging from field days and raffles through to a monster Cent Sale that contributed $11,000 of the funds alone.

The RFDS could not miss the opportunity to acknowl edge the hard work of the Auxiliary, and one committee member, in particular, Denise McGucken.

For over a decade, Denise has led the charge on many fundraising initiatives and is also credited with keeping the organisation operational.

To acknowledge these tre mendous efforts, Cairns Base Manager Samuel Okposin and former Base Manager Mike Lacey joined the donation presentation.

“Donations such as the incredible $40,000 received today are critical for our local operations,” Mr Okposin said.

“The time, effort and dedica tion to our service across the Cairns region and beyond is appreciated, and for that we thank the committee, and Den ise especially.”

“Through these funds, we will look to purchase a new

ventilator that will help us in our mission to provide the local community with the finest care across the furthest corner,” he said.

President of the RFDS Near and Far Voluntary Auxiliary, Brenda Agius, was pleased to see Denise receive the much-deserved praise from the RFDS.

“Our Auxiliary is passionate about ensuring that all of us

who live and work in regional, rural, and remote parts of Far North Queensland have access to the vital healthcare services provided by the RFDS,” Ms Agius said.

“Even while balancing her own personal challenges, Den ise has continued to dedicate so much time and energy to our mission, and for that, she will always remain a great legacy.

“We must also thank members of the public who’ve made our fundraising efforts possible by supporting our cent sales, street stalls and raffles – their generosity is heart-warming.”

The RFDS relies heavily on the support of the local com munity through fundraising to provide a wide range of health services to regional, rural and remote Queensland.

Report a problem so we can fix it

Whether

don’t assume someone has let us know.

You can report a problem to Council easily, 24/7 straight from your phone using the My Cairns app.

You can also set a notification so you will never miss bin night again; know what events are coming up; and find your nearest park, library or transfer station, all at the click of a button.

The My Cairns app is free and available now from Google Play and the App Store.

Improvement works

Brown St, Westcourt: Upgrade to the concrete lined drain from Mulgrave Rd to Earl St. Minor disruptions to traffic.

Grafton St, Cairns North: Water main works between Upward St and Gatton St. Possible disruptions to traffic and pedestrian access.

Hartley St, Portsmith: Shoulder seal works between Bunda St and Ogden St.

Hutching St, Bungalow: Water main replacement starting Tuesday 4 October. Possible disruptions to traffic and pedestrian access.

Rhonda St, Yorkeys Knob: Shared path renewal between Varley St and Clinton St. Expect temporary lane closures.

Robb St, Parramatta Park: Culvert replacement at the Scott St intersection. Temporarily road closures and detours in place.

For a full list of works see our website.

Gazza’s

Book In For A Bubbly Breakfast!

ANYONE who has, for what ever reason, visited Mossman Hospital, will know that both the welcome and service is as good as it gets. The beautiful surroundings and historic build ing architecture is also wonderful to see.

Like any well run organisation, there is always a great team of individuals working front line and behind the scenes, with a certain number as volunteers.

The Far North Queensland Hospital Foundation is a non-profit charitable organisation that supports the Cairns and Hinterland Hospital and Health Service, plus Torres and Cape Hospital and Health Service.

Since the Foundation’s inception in March 1997, they have contributed more than $25 million to improving health care in the Far North, generally through fund raising events.

The ‘Friends’ are very active volunteer groups who have an interest in aiding the Foundation in its objectives. Their branches are active in Cooktown, Cow Bay, Mareeba, Gor

donvale, Mossman, Croydon, Innisfail, Herberton, Atherton, Tully and Weipa.

The area covered actually includes nine hospitals, two multi-purpose health services and 53 primary health centres and encompasses a population of about 284,000 people.

One such group is the The Mossman Hospital Friends Of The Foundation and one part of their active year is a Fund raising Breakfast which just happens to be coming up soon on Saturday, October 15th at 9am.

Just like last year, the bubbly breakfast will be held at the beautiful Palmer Sea Reef Golf Club, which like Mossman Hospital, enjoys outstanding surroundings.

The local organisers recommend that you pop on your glad rags and grab your pals to help raise funds for our local

rival and a plated hot breakfast and Danishes. There will also be vegetarian food and if requested, gluten free options.

Larger groups, if they wish, may book a table for 10, so why not go as a work group or club.

The morning will feature raffles, a lucky door prize, auction and great entertainment.

Don’t forget that it is all for a very good cause with last year’s event raising just over $3,551.

The last day to book is October 10th, so don’t miss out. Details can be found at www.fnqhf.org.au/event/mossman-breakfast

I’m off to thaw out my veggie burgers, so for now it’s Gazza signing out!

Send your stories to gazza@cairnslocalnews.com.au

Indulge and let all your stresses melt away

PALM COVE is the ideal retreat for the avid spa enthusi ast, or for those wanting to be introduced to the magnificent experience of spa treatments.

Palm Cove boasts many spas, each unique in their style and menu choices, offering the ultimate relaxation experience to complement your holiday or retreat, it’s a ‘must-do’ activity in Palm Cove if you are look ing to truly relax, refresh and rejuvenate.

With Palm Cove beachfront views of the coral sea, you im mediately feel relaxed, allow one of our many spas or wellbeing activities such as a yoga or meditation classes to help you unwind.

Take the time to let yourself be spoilt with a few hours at one of our boutique hair salons.

What a great way to have some time to relax rejuvenate and simply breathe.

If it’s time to contemplate

a short stay at one of our numerous accommodation venues, you can be confident that, along with our huge range of restaurants, you can arrange a spa to compliment your wellbeing weekend where the world as you know it just disappears and you become the only thing that matters.

What a long weekend of Spa and Wellbeing at Palm Cove looks like

Arriving in Palm Cove you feel as though you have entered another world where people are friendly and just want to let the sun and sea breeze refresh their bodies and minds.

Book into your accom modation and have a relaxing afternoon with a cocktail or two followed by dinner at one of our many fine restaurants. Wake in the morning with a walk along the sand, watching an amazing sunrise, followed by a coffee and breakfast or

perhaps a swim to get your day going. Feeling the need to do more? You can join in a yoga or pilates class; or if the gym is your thing you can unwind with a workout.

So what does the afternoon bring? Perhaps a two-hour session at a spa where the therapist can take you away to a blissful place rejuvenat ing your skin and mind in an unforgettable experience?

Continue your day with cocktails by the pool or a swim in the blue water of the Coral Sea. Finish with a refreshing shower followed by dinner at one of the great restaurants that line the sea front, then off to the best night’s sleep you have ever had.

You now have the rest of your stay to repeat and reset to go again for days of bliss and total relaxation, allowing you to breathe again and look forward to the week ahead.

Welcome to Palm Cove Spa and Beauty

a sanctuary in the centre of the buzzing tourist community of Palm Cove

AS you step into our sooth ing beauty spa you will be greeted by one of the highly trained and professional spa therapists, and your total experience begins.

The stresses and pressures of the world outside will melt away as you breathe in the calming aromas of our natural citrus-based Skin Juice range, and you feel your focus change.

You become calmer and more centred, your world changes; peace, and space increase, it’s time to truly relax, unwind and surrender to peace and pamperingindulge yourself - you know you deserve it.

Di Bailey and Amanda Savory-Galeano, feel their mission is to provide therapy to all. The relief of stress and tension, improved range

of motion and circulation, enhanced state of well-being and offer of a preventive lifestyle is provided by the spa in a relaxed professional manner.

The ambience of Palm Cove allows spa clients to continue to enjoy that flow of relaxation as you take in the beauty of the Coral Sea for the rest of you day.

Your welcoming therapists Amanda and Di.

THE BMW CE 04 THE SILENT REVOLUTION

Ahead of it’s time, yet timeless

The design of the BMW CE 04 centres around the slim energy storage unit in the underfloor assem bly and inovations like the charging compartment that folds out towards the side or the floating seat. The low centre of gravity provides for fun handling, surprising dynamism and timeless riding pleas ure. As a result, one innovation seamlessly leads to another, also in terms of design. Ample, calm and minimalistic surfaces dominate the overall design. Designated for learner drivers, this amazing innovation in electrical transport is available to test drive today at WESTCO Motors in Newel street, so come in and talk to Grant and the team, or phone to book your test drive on 07 4044 4183.

It charges up wherever you are

That’s what we call comfortable: you start the day bursting with energy and your BMW CE 04 is already waiting for you with a charged drivetrain battery. It is simply charged at 220 V domestic sockets or your BMW Wallbox. And with the optional quick charger you get more from every charg ing process – more time to be precise: you can then charge your BMW CE 04 at the BMW Wallbox or on the go from 0% to 80% in around 65 minutes with the maximum charge current.

Mobile and perfectly linked up

Don’t overlook or miss anything and enjoy everything. Thanks to BMW Motorrad Connectivity and the BMW Motorrad Connected app the BMW CE 04 makes new connections. The 10.25” TFT display featuring split screen option turns into the interface between the digital and analogue world. Be it performance data, range, charging time, the favourite playlist, next destination or a phone call: Mobility and communication merge into one. Quite simply your everyday life. Your smartphone can just stay in the watertight and ventilated storage compartment and it is also charged in the process thanks to a USB C connection.

Revolution meets evolution

In terms of comfort, convenience and safety with the BMW CE 04 you can rely on tried-and-tested BMW Motorrad technology. ABS and ASC are standard features, DTC and ABS Pro are optionally available. Additionally available seat variants featuring an integrated backrest pad and seat heating as well as the electric reverser guarantee convenience and comfort in big cities. And with Keyless Ride you launch into the seamless integration of the BMW CE 04 into your mobile life – in the true sense of the word: just hop on and ride off, you can leave the key in the pocket.

The new evolution in electric transport the BMW CE04

Amazing Storage Connection like never before

Babinda Harvest Festival

High Tea a Magical success

THE 2022 Babinda Harvest Festival High Tea was a raging success and an excellent opportunity to introduce the princesses to the public.

As years go by, the High Tea keeps increasing in attendance. And in 2022, with an attendance of over 200 guests, the Harvest Queen en trants were introduced in the beautifully decorated RSL Hall by China and Lace Vintage Catering to fit the theme of Magical Wonderland.

For the High Tea, there were all sorts of delicious treats supplied by volunteers, and the princesses showed their skills with baked cakes and slices for the participants to be enjoyed and then vote for their favourite.

During the magical afternoon, guests enjoyed tea and delicious snacks in an almost fairytale-like environment and got to know their future Harvest Queen more in-depth.

The princesses were required to make a speech, and the 2021 Harvest Festival Queen, Casey McCrae, asked questions to all the candidates so the community could get to know them better.

It was a magical afternoon for all, and now we get closer and closer to the crowning of the 2022 Harvest Festival Queen. This year’s panel of judges with the challenging task of picking a Queen from the won derful princesses are Donna Smith, Dani Kruckow and Monty Arnez.

This year’s princesses are:

• Bethany Binks

• Kealy Ganly

• Lacey Thomsett

• Brooke Destro

• Roisin Stager

• Georgina Stone

• Selena Houghton

The 2022 Harvest Festival Queen will be crowned on the festival’s main stage on October 8 at 4.50pm.

A Magical tradition

THE 2022 Babinda Harvest Festival is back and better than ever with the theme Magical Wonderland.

An iconic and traditional event that celebrates everything lo cal, the Harvest Festival was first held in October of 1962; back then, it was known as the Babinda Sugar Harvest Festival and was presented by the Bellenden Kerr Junior Farmers.

By 1987 it officially changed its name to Babinda Harvest Festival and although the Festival has gone through many changes and has seen many Queens, the essence of it stays the same, an event by the community, for the community.

This year’s Magical Wonderland will see a collection of events for the whole family, with the main event happening on Saturday, October 8.

On Saturday, October 8, attendants can enjoy anything from a fantastic range of food, a vintage machinery display, competi tions (photography, Lego, painting, drawing, etc.), an orchid display, a competitive game of tug of war, best-dressed pets, and the unmissable crowning of the Babinda Harvest Festival Queen.

There will be special activities for the kiddies, under 5s and for the 5+, from face painting, a petting zoo, inflatables, jump ing castles, a climbing wall, laser tag, and so much more.

So come along and support local businesses, local talents and local tradition this October.

Entry costs $10, and kids under 18 have free access. For more information and full program of the 2022 Babinda Harvest Festival, visit https://babindaharvestfest.org/

Festival Princesses with their hand painted high tea cups created by Francis Alley

through Flickerfest

FRIDAY

Tanya Murphy & Harmonique - Cairns Cruising Yacht Squadron, 3:30pm

Andrea - Hopscotch, 4:30pm

Silver Fox Jazz Band Chill @ Portofino, 6:00pm

Rebecca Langtree, Abi Muir, Maggie Slater - The Court House Lawn, 6:00pm

The Butterfly Effect - Tanks Arts Centre, 6:30pm

SAX MAN Troy Stevens - The Benson Hotel, 6:30pm

Russell Harris - Edge Hill Memorial Bowls Club, 6:30pm

4 in a Groove - Cazalys Cairns, 6:30pm

Swan Lake - The Royal Czech Ballet - CPAC Theatre, 7:30pm

Toni Allaylias Bann - The Jazz Sanctuary, 8:00pm

Carinda Christie - Lions Den Hotel, 8:00pm

One Tribe - The Parkview Hotel, 8:00pm

Fingerprint - Bar36 @ The Reef Hotel Casino, 9:00pm

SATURDAY

Open Mic Sessions - Tableland Music Lovers, 3:00pm

Lexi and Waha - Cazalys Cairns, 6:15pm

Swan Lake - The Royal Czech Ballet - CPAC Theatre, 7:30pm

Art Vs Science - Tanks Arts Centre, 7:30pm

Rowly - Red Beret Hotel, 8:00pm

Sanchez - Bar36 @ The Reef Hotel Casino, 9:00pm

Blue Reed - Mandala Café, 10:00am

DjGlennW - Dundees at the Cairns Aquarium, 11:30am

Oktoberfest - Hemingways Brewery Cairns Wharf, 12:00pm

Drewboy - Boardwalk Social by Crystalbrook, 12:00pm

Big Pups - Savannah in the Round, 12:30pm

Bad Boys of Uke - Baron Falls Hotel, 1:00pm

Cairns Blues Explosion - Cairns Cruising Yacht Squadron, 1:00pm

Dazz & the Boyzz - Neptunes, Palm Cove, 2:00pm

Swan Lake - The Royal Czech Ballet - CPAC Theatre, 2:00pm

Whiskey Boat - O’Donnell’s Irish Bar and Grill, 2:30pm

Wind and Wood - Yorkeys Knob Boating Club, 3:00pm

Kaweyova - Hidden@Yorkeys, 3:00pm

SAX MAN Troy Stevens - Sea Temple Palm Cove, 3:00pm

Russell Harris - Palm Cove SLSC, 3:00pm

Cinnamon Sun - Boardwalk Social by Crystalbrook, 3:00pm

Dave Cooke - Sauce Brewing Cairns, 3:30pm

Blue Reed - Vitalia’s Italian Restaurant, 5:00pm

The Dannies - Bar36 @ The Reef Hotel Casino, 7:30pm

Local songwriter to debut with powerful message

By Isabella Guzman Gonzalez

CAIRNS songwriter Danielle Davis is using her music to deliver a powerful message about domestic violence with the release of her first single and EP this October.

Davis’ awaited single Howl and EP Hard Conversations is uncompromising in its message which looks to educate and empower.

Inspired by her experience as a volunteer Street Chaplain and her exposure to domestic vio lence, Davis decided to address the issue in her music.

“I’ve been singing since I was a really little girl but it was until I was 21 that I started taking it seriously,” she said.

“I started writing songs and I became a volunteer street chaplain and suddenly I started writing songs about what I was seeing on the street.

“And what I was seeing on the street was domestic violence and it just wasn’t ok with me, so I started pouring my heart into these songs.

“After a while I noticed I had quite a collection of songs, I de cided to take it one step further and record them and to use them as a message to women and to those suffering in domestic violence as a way to empower

them,” Davis said.

With a profound love for singing and very evident song writing skills, her original song Lawless proved a hit, winning the McGinty’s Song writing Competition in the Emerging Artist category at the Yunga burra Folk Festival in 2020.

The same year, her songs Mad, Shoebox House and Living Water were shortlisted in the Australian Songwriter’s Association annual song writing competition.

And in 2022, Davis will be releasing her debut single Howl, a retelling of the Little Red Rid ing Hood story.

“I’ve always loved fairy tales when growing but Little Red Riding Hood never sat well with me because here’s this girl being hunted down by this predator and she needed someone else to save her,” she said.

“And I just wanted to give her an opportunity to stand up for herself, to fight back, and that’s what Howl is about.

“It’s a message to those who feel like victims, that they can become victors over whatever it is that they might be chasing.”

For her debut EP Hard Conversations, coming out in October 26, Davis partnered

up with local engineer and pro ducer Mark Myers in an entirely local project.

“With the support of my husband I got in touch with Mark Myers at Mountain Kauri Studios,” she said.

“We partnered and it was an amazing experience to record these songs, and bring them to life.

“He’s an amazing producer and he was really happy to work with me and my ideas, and ever since we recorded them, we’ve been working on getting the message behind them out and reaching as many women as I possibly can.”

With the release of her EP and Single in the coming weeks, Davis’ focus is on making more music that advocates for the vic tims and survivors of domestic violence.

“I’m looking to record more, and I would like to keep speaking out about domestic violence,” she said.

“But not only talking about the problem but talking about the solution.

Star Showcase: Abbie Ferris, Chelsea Berman & Jake Davey

Big Pups

Chris Staff

Blake O’Connor

Danielle Davis will be releasing her first single and EP this October

“I want to help women find an identity that’s solid and foundational so all those parts of them that they see being taken advantage of by perpetrators, are actually places to be filled with something good and strong so they don’t have to suffer anymore.” For more information on the release of Howl and Hard Conversations, visit: www.danielledavis.com.au/

Get puzzled by . .

Puzzle

Stay calm and focus on things that will help you understand the situation better. Equilibrium in your romantic life is likely if you treat your partner well. Partnerships will be favourable, and contracts can be signed. Take some time out.

You can expect to feel confused about your personal prospects. You’re in the mood to party. You need time to put your house in order and sort out what you are going to do about your personal direction. Catch up on correspondence.

Look into family outings or projects. Time spent with family, children, or good friends will be regenerating and positive. You will have the discipline to make changes you feel are necessary. If you’re willing to cut loose you will find yourself in the midst of an exciting encounter.

CROSSWORD

WORD

Close deals that have been up in the air and move on to new ones that appear to be profitable. Your charm will be captivating. You need adventure and excitement in your life. You should consider submitting some of your written work for publication.

Don’t let your partner put you down. Follow through on some of the good ideas that come up, and you could have a real winner of a deal. Do not let the reactions of others get to you. You may want to get a little extra rest. You are prone to infections and fevers.

You will be prone to carelessness that could result in accidents.

Rest and relaxation will be more favourable than you think. Make sure that all your legal papers are in proper order. Real estate ventures will be to your advantage.

This could be a difficult day to deal with co-workers. Don’t avoid situations that may deteriorate; try to mend them. Your emotional stability may influence the changes taking place in your personal life.

Opportunities to travel will be favourable for moneymaking.

ACROSS

Minor health problems could result through exhaustion. Try not to donate to organizations if you can hardly afford to take care of yourself.

You can come up with ways of earning extra cash. You won’t get the reaction you want from your mate this week.

Direct your energy into physical exertion. Residential moves will be favourable. Your health may have suffered due to neglect or abuse, and this may be causing upset and confusion. You can make changes in your home that will be favourable to all involved.

Your ability to deal with others will help you accomplish your goals. Get busy making those changes to your home. Go out shopping this week.

Lack of cash might be partly to blame for the problems at home.

Do not expect too much from others. You are best not to retaliate if members of your household are trying to pick a fight. If you’re single, get out to meet someone new. Uncertainties regarding relatives will make situations uncomfortable if you attend a family function.

You will be a real chatterbox this week. You’ll be able to break bad habits if you put your mind to it.

Emotional upset may prevail on the domestic scene if you have neglected your duties or your mate. You eill enjoy socializing with friends.

23. existing at or from the begin ning of time; primeval (10)

24. a quick, sharp, sudden movement (4)

25. moved or extended with the twisting motion of a snake (6)

26. the sport or pastime of rac ing or sailing in yachts (8)

DOWN

1. a slow, stately ballroom dance for two in triple time, popular in the 18th century (6)

2. clothing, especially of a distinctive or special kind (4)

3. to attack something by swooping down on it (4-4)

4. a tall, swift, slender dog of a silky-coated breed with large drooping ears and fringed feet (6)

5. an American rabbit with a speckled brownish coat and a white underside to the tail (10)

6. of a person broad and strongly built (8)

8. a person who works with, rides, and tends an elephant (6)

13. to smoke continually (5-5)

15. a statuette, especially one of a human form (8)

17. a block of salt provided for animals to lick (4,4)

18. to turn into bone or bony tissue (6)

20. to scrape or wear away by friction or ero sion (6)

22. erring or straying from the accepted course or standards (6)

24. rough fibre made from the stems of a tropi cal plant, used for making twine and rope (4)

The Boland’s Centre

By Maria Larkins

WHEN it was first built in 1913, the Boland’s Centre was described as Cairns’ first “sky scraper” because the multi-storey, monumental structure towered over everything else.

The architect, Edward Gregory Waters, was also a civil engineer and surveyor and had previously designed the impressive Presenta tion Convent in Longreach (1902), a Church at Mount Usher (1901) and numerous projects in Rockhampton. In May 1907, E. G. Waters was appointed engineer and foreman of works for the Cairns Harbour Board where he oversaw expansion and development of the wharves.

Waters returned to private practice as an ar chitect in March 1911 and won a design com petition for the new “Lyric” theatre the year after. Plans for the “fine, imposing structure” for Cairns Pictures Limited were on display in the window of T. P. Kelly’s chemist store.

In addition to a new theatre for Cairns, the multi-skilled architect had also been engaged by enterprising Irish businessman, Michael Boland, to design an impressive Department Store to cater for another popular leisure activ ity – shopping.

Due to site conditions being swampy, Waters designed a floating foundation with girders instead of piles. Another interesting construc tion method employed was the use of moulds to case the walls, floors, internal columns, and decorative details of the façade.

Many materials were imported from Eng land: cement came from Portland; steelwork

was prefabricated by Dorman, Long and Co; and the clear plate glass used for the shop front windows was also shipped to Cairns.

The contractor, J. T. Bulcock, completed construction of the £15,000 edifice in time for the lucrative Christmas trade in 1913. Custom ers enjoyed the convenience of a lift and a spacious store over three levels in which to browse a vast range of goods.

The building was extended in 1936/37 by W. C. Kyanastan to the design of architect, V. M. Brown. In 2010 the owners of the building, Christie Corporate, were acknowledged with an Excellence in Design Award for the adap tive re-use of a heritage building by Cairns Re gional Council. The National Trust of Australia also commended the restoration naming the building as Winner for Excellence in Heritage Conservation Works in Queensland.

The Boland’s Centre no longer dominates the Cairns skyline, but its architecture cel ebrates the grandeur of a bygone era. Other buildings in the district designed by Waters include St Monica’s Convent for the Sisters of Mercy, the Hibernian Hall for the H.A.C.B. Society, a two-storey hotel in Woree for Mr. Brown, a two-storey hotel at Mareeba for P. J. Doyle, a two-storey hotel at Herberton for Mrs. Torlach, and the Catholic Church at Yunga burra.

Sources: State Library of Queensland (SLQ), The Bolands Centre, Queensland Heritage Register.

Above Left: Architectural drawing of Business Premises for Mr. M. Boland Esq. in section by E. G. Waters. Courtesy The Bolands Centre. Above Right: Portrait of Michael Boland, courtesy SLQ. Below: The Boland’s Centre, courtesy SLQ.

Tropical Hideaway

LUSH green lawn, an array of tropical fruit trees, established gardens and a clear freshwater stream are just a few of the outstanding features of this newly listed property in Babinda. If you have been looking for a home on small acreage, this property will certainly tick the box. The 3 - bedroom masonry block home sits to the rear of the property, well back from the road, giving you privacy and seclusion. If you are a keen gardener and have a love of nature, you will surely want to make this rare property your home.

Property Features

• 3 bedrooms with air conditioning in the main bedroom

• Spacious kitchen with pantry and servery

• Enclosed entertainment area

• Internal laundry

• Fully screened

• 4 bay shed.

Beautiful Babinda Boulders are only 3km from your front door and the township of Babinda only 3.5km. Call our team today to arrange an inspection.

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Friday September 30th

Cairns Night Markets: 54-60 Abbott St, 16:30-23:00

Kuranda Heritage Markets: Rob Vievers Dr, 10:00-15:00

Kuranda Rainforest Markets: 7 Therwine St, 09:30-15:00

Rusty’s Markets: Grafton St, Cairns, 05:00-18:00

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Write to: PO Box 290, Earlville, 4870

FNQ Markets

Saturday October 1st

Atherton: Platypus Park, Herberton Rd, 07:00-13:00

Cairns Night Markets: 54-60 Abbott St, 16:30-23:00

Gordonvale Cottage Markets: Norman Park, 07:00-12:00

Koah: Koah Hall, Koah Rd, 09:00-13:00

Kuranda Heritage Markets: Rob Vievers Dr, 10:00-15:00

Kuranda Rainforest Markets: 7 Therwine St, 09:30-15:00

Mossman: St David’s Church, 07:00-13:00

Rusty’s Markets: Grafton St, Cairns, 05:00-18:00

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Sunday October 2nd

Cairns Night Markets: 54-60 Abbott St, 16:30-23:00

Kuranda Heritage Markets: Rob Vievers Dr, 10:00-15:00

Kuranda Rainforest Markets: 7 Therwine St, 09:30-15:00

Mission Beach Markets: Opposite Hideaways, 07:00-12:00

Palm Cove: Williams Esplanade, 08:00-14:00

Port Douglas: by St Mary’s Church, 07:30-14:00

Rusty’s Markets: Grafton St, Cairns, 05:00-18:00

Tolga: Morrow Park Racecourse, 07:00-12.00

SPORT

MOSSMAN LADIES’ BOWLS

Tuesday September 20th: Four of our ladies went up to Mareeba to compete in the Jose San Su Competition. They had 1 win and 2 losses. They came away, thankful for the experience and also being able to catch up with other bowlers from far away.

Thursday September 22nd: Social Bowls: Winners: Car men Bolton, Anita McCoist and Margaret Heffernan; R/ up: Joanne Dickson, Barbara May Joan Day and Denise Highland. Raffle winner was Barbara Withers. Ladies, names in by 12:00pm and play starts at 1:00pm, bowls attire. Any ladies wishing to learn or improve, there is free coaching available. For more informa tion contact Carole Maxted on caroles44bb@dodo.com.au or 0400 954 537. Sunday Mixed Bowls: Winners: Francis Mc Cutheon, G Pyke and Anne Geddes; R/up: Col Maxted, Peter Hindmarsh and John Boadle. Anyone interested in playing on Sunday, names in by noon and we play at 1:00pm, casual attire. Phone the Mossman Bowls Club on 4098 1434.

WEST CAIRNS MEN’S BOWLS CLUB

Friday Scroungers: Winner: Geoff; R/up: Chris Balan tyne. Tuesday Competition: Winners: Barry Butt, Mac and Rob, 23pts and +12; R/ up: Joe Jackson, Ted Hamilton and Phil Buntain, 21pts with a +11. Thirsty Thursday: Best players: Ted Hellmuth, Mark Brewer and Dave Nichols. Sunday Morning: Winners: J Murray, Patty Puh, and Bill Burger, 21pts; R/up: Des Ken nedy, Trevor Moulds and Steve Smith on 20pts. Jackpot was not won. Innisfail club hosted 16 teams over 5 games during the weekend with multiple West Cairns bowlers attend ing with mixed results. The competition was of a very high standard. Club Champion ship: Winner: Joyce Alexander and Eddie Czarnecki, 22pts def Belle Gillon and Wally Edwards, 21pts over 25 ends.

The game went down to the last bowls of the last end to be played by the skips before a clear winner was declared.

Mixed Pairs and Mixed Fours competition is on the board and should be played ASAP. The Men’s triples competition has begun, and games need to be scheduled. Skips to Check the board and organise team games. Happy bowling and see you on the Green. Social bowlers are always welcome, contact the club and ask what times are available.

WEST CAIRNS TPI MEMORIAL BOWLS CLUB

Fifteen bowlers including one of our past bowlers arrived in time for the calling of the cards at 1:15pm. The bat raffle was drawn and the players commenced their game at 1:30pm for three hours, enjoy ing a break for a substantial afternoon tea midway through the afternoon and at the end of play the winning team was drawn from the playing cards. Winners for the day were Val Fallon, John Frisch and Gavin Nicholls. We will be playing again next Monday, which is a public holiday, but the club will not open until midday. As usual the players including any visitors can join us by contact ing selector Rosemary on mobile 0409 624 623 anytime until 11:00 am next Monday or by recording their name on the sheet available at the club house. As most of our players have been playing for many years, the games are all played in a friendly manner with a lot of friendly banter on the green. We look forward to seeing you at the West Cairns Bowls Club green on Gatton St in the near future.

MARLIN COAST BOWLS CLUB

Tuesday Afternoon Men’s triples: Winner: P Osborne, D Harrison, M Hartin; R/up: R Gillman, J Gillman, J Russell. Tuesday Night Bowls: Spider: Jenny, Deb, Dennis, Abril, Rod, Barry. Wednesday Mixed Bowls: Winner: L Roberts, D Russell, J Jenner; R/up: B

Clarkson, Steve, Jul. Thurs day Men’s Triples: Winner: J Smith, B & G Andreatta; R/up: Russell, Paul, Bob. Saturday Afternoon Walking Pairs: Win ners of Winners: N Newton, G McCall; Winners of Losers: Y Best, S Pitt. Club Champion ships: Men’s Triples: E Blythe, D Grummitt, B Morris def C Twigger, B Virtue, S Pitt 20-13; J Russell, G Midson, B O’Connor def G Reynolds, G Andreatta, P Hamilton 24-16. All bowlers, non-bowlers and tourists welcome. Bowls avail able for free - ph 40576931.

Note: All social games played, cards are called 15 minutes be fore start. Club championships to be played: Check boards for play by dates for Champion ship games. Like us on Face book. Special Events: Raffles Friday night, also trivia.

MOSSMAN MEN’S BOWLS

Saturday September 24th: With the AFL grand final being played on Saturday arvo - 22 diehard players for jackpot Bowls. Col John son, Bill Allison, Dick Pitt draw Terry Richards, George Wilmot, Peter Worley, 19-19; Mal McTaggart, Nev Tesch, Alistair Douglas def Chris Payne, Martin Adams, Gordon Henderson, 21-19; David White, Mick Plummer def Bill Smith, Jim Geddes, 32-21; and the winners for the day, Eric Smith, Charlie Toohey, Daryl Hoskins def Peter Busch, Col Widdows, John Cochrane, 2410. Sunday September 25th: Final of the Club Champion ship Handicap Singles: Win ner: John Cochrane def Bruce Lester, 25-14. Congrats John. A reminder, the next Social Bowls will be held Thursday October 6th from 5:30pm with names in by 5:00pm at a cost of $10 per person. Cost includes a sausage sizzle after the game (8:00pm) and the chance to win a $50.00 meat tray from Mossman Butchers. To register ring the Club on 4098 1434. Social Bowls now held on the 1st and 3rd Thurs day of each month and open to all members, non-members and beginners wishing to

try bowls for the first time. Jackpot Bowls this Saturday, names in by 12:00pm, with card call at 12:45pm for a 1:00pm start. Best of luck to Mick Frese, Chris Payne, Malachy McTaggart, John Cochrane in the Elio Crema Cup to be played this week end (October 1st and 2nd) at Atherton Bowls Club. The Club Championship Triples (Gerrard Beech, Kel Cun ningham, David White vs John Cochrane, Ranald Edwards, Col Widdows) is scheduled to be played on Sunday Oc tober 9th. Date and time to be confirmed. Thank you to Chris Payne, George Wilmot, Bill Smith, Mick Plummer to nominate to play at Herberton on Sunday October 9th for the annual Tin Festival. Nomina tion sheet on the noticeboard for those members that wish to nominate as a reserve player or team for the Mossman Classic 4s to be played on the week end October 14th – 15th. As per text message to members, due to Mossman Classic 4s we are looking at holding Jackpot Bowls on Friday October 13th from 1:30pm - nomination sheet will be posted on the no ticeboard next week. Anyone interested in playing bowls, either for the first time or returning to the game, contact David White on 0407 630 759. Follow Mossman Bowls Club Men’s Section om Facebook.

INNISFAIL MENS BOWLS

Thursday Social Bowls: Winners: John Morrison, Greg McDonald, Terry Curran and Bill Hoskins. New members and visitors most welcome. Names in by 12:30pm for a 1:15pm start. The Games Director wants outstanding games of Triples, Mixed Pairs and Consistency Singles to be played ASAP. This weekend is the playing of the Elio Crema Shield in Babinda. We wish our team good luck. Our an nual Invitational Fours is done and dusted for another year. Congratulations to the winning team of Roy McCarthy, Craig Riddel, Paul Sloan and Guy; R/up: Kevin Deegan, Santo

Raciti, John O’Brien and Steve Stoter; 3rd: Justin and Benny Cribbens, Chips McCaffery and Ando Junior. A big thankyou to President Alf for a well organised event. Also a thank you to the cooks and the ladies for two days of great meals. Thank you to our sponsors and any members for help ing to make our event a great success.

MAREEBA BOWLS CLUB

Wednesday September 21st Club Selected 3 Bowl Pairs: Winners: Ivan Sayed, Enid Leonard; R/up: Trevor Gray, Neil Vogler. Thurs day September 22nd SelfSelected Pairs: Winners: Ethel Thompson’s team; R/ up: Barry Lynne’s team; Best 2nd game: Ivan Sayed’s team. Jackpot remains. Sunday September25th: Patron’s day sponsored by Max Taylor, Pad dle pop draw Triples: Winners: Carmel Dezen, Rob Brown, Enid Leonard; R/up: Liz Plow man, Greg Brown, Santina Tirraboschi; 3rd: Peter Soda, Ethel Thompson, Cathy Barry; 4th: Joy Dennis, Norma Gray, Hardy Wallace. Tuesdays: Barefoot bowls names in by 6:00pm. Come and try bowls, club bowls available and bar open every Tuesday night. Good bowling everyone. For information and nominations ph 4092 5288.

EDGE HILL BOWLS CLUB

Ladies Social Bowls: Ladies have changed the starting time for Thursday Social bowls due to Heat and Humidity issues at this time of the year. From Thursday September 29th, social bowls will begin at 3:00 pm. Get your names in by 2:30pm pm for 3:00pm start.

Men’s Mixed Social Bowls: Tuesday September 20th Social Bowls: Winners: Lou Pomroy and Ian Stafford; R/ up: Lorraine King and Bruce Moseley. Tuesday Night Social Bowls Winners: Ronald and Peter. Wednesday September 14th: Winners: Kay, Ron and Brenton; R/ups: Sony, George and Mucka. Saturday September 24th: No Social

Bowls were played. Club Triples Semi Final: Allan, Chris and Steve Henson def Noel Beitzel, Mac Smith and Kim Mitchell 19-17. Steve Henson’s team will now play Wayne Hunter, Peter White head and John Hayes in the Fi nal. Nominations have closed for the Men’s Consistency Singles and Mixed Pairs. See the notice board for the draw. Get your games done before the wet season.

Notice to our members. The Edge Hill AGM was held at 10:00am Sunday September 25th. Office bearers for 202223 are President: Ian Noble; Vice President: Russell Hub bard; Treasurer: Glen Burkett; Secretary: Nicholas Twining; Committee Members: Yvonne Bolton and Scott Carey; Ladies Games Director: Elaine Whitehead; Men’s game Director: Ray Webster; Club Delegate: Wayne Hewitt.

Social Bowls will continue with Tuesday (1:00pm and 7:00pm), Wednesday night Self Selected Triples. Saturday Social Bowls will be played October 1st. You can contact Ray Webster 0402 182 230 for social bowls assistance if the club is closed or ring the Club 07 4053 1036.

MILLAA MILLAA GOLF CLUB

Sunday September 25th: Reynolds Family-Live Life Pharmacy Day Stroke Event: Winner: Alan Hapgood, 68pts; R/up: Ross Ellen, 69pts; 3rd: Geoff Errey 76pts. Best of the rest: the Silver Fox Don McHardie 79. NTP: visitor Gary Thompson 1/10 and Ash Healy 5/14; Alan Hapgood 8/17. Eagle: David Welch with the third shot on 11.

Five raffle draws: Bob Col lyer, Alan Hapgood, Kelvin Brooks and Greg Taylor won twice. Member draw: Greg Taylor who had left before the draw. Next week is the monthly medal sponsored by our friends at Mungalli Dairy Products and the Millaa Millaa Hotel, Dave Welch was heard to throw down the gauntlet so see you there 9:00am

Cairns Volleyball brings Cairns Cup back

THE second biggest annual volleyball cup, the Cairns Cup, is about to kick off again this October.

It may not be as big or as heavy as the Melbourne Cup, it will not get you in the his tory books, but it will make you love everything there is to love about volleyball.

Schools are nominating lo cal clubs; mates are nominat ing mates, and, rumour has it, a work team is looking to nominate.

An exciting nomination has also come in for a team to compete from Brisbane.

So, what is the appeal of the Cairns Cup? An environment of fun, friends, and sports manship.

Hosted at Trinity Bay State High School Sports Hall from October 15-16, the Cairns Cup will be on display in all its glory.

Families, friends, and former players are welcome to see what volleyball looks like in Cairns in 2022.

For those playing the long game and interested in participating in a competition in preparation for the 2023 Cairns Cup, commencing Wednesday, October 12, the Cairns Volleyball Association will kick off its Social Mixed (modified) season.

The Social Mixed season is where teams of up to 10 (six on the court) can nominate for the nine-week season, where a minimum of three females must be on the court at all times, making up their court team.

Social Mixed is a great way to ease into Volleyball in Cairns, and Cairns Vol leybal cannot wait for new members to join the team at the Mulgrave Rd Youth Hall on Wednesday nights from 6.30pm.

Any volleyball-related queries can go to: play@cairnsvolleyball.com.au

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Cairns Cup 2017

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Bamaga’s basketball Star

BAMAGA’S new sporting sensation is on her way to achieving her dream of playing for Australia.

Peninsula School Sport invited the North ern Peninsula Area State College (NPASC) student to represent the region at the 16 to 18-year-old Girls’ State Basketball Champi onships held in Toowoomba in May.

Bethany Nona, a 17-year-old year 12 stu dent, was the first-ever female student from the Northern Peninsula Area (NPA) to be selected for state representation.

She received the prestigious invitation after impressing selectors during the Under 18s basketball trials in Cairns earlier this year.

Bethany’s basketball coach Danielle Hewes took six NPASC students to the trials but believed Bethany was the clear stand-out.

The young athlete said she has been incred ibly humbled by the opportunity to compete and represent her community on such a prominent stage and hopes to achieve even greater things as a proud Indigenous woman.

“I’m excited because I want to show my family how much I enjoy playing, and I would love to represent my culture,” Bethany said.

“I’d love to be the first young Indigenous girl to play basketball professionally. It’s an honour to show who I am and my true iden tity through basketball.”

Bethany’s passion inspired Bamaga Enter prises Limited (BEL) to award her a $2,500 sponsorship that allowed her and her mother, Therese Tugai, to travel to the Darling Downs region for the competition.

BEL is a not-for-profit, community-owned company that reinvests profits from the local businesses it operates to fund educational, sporting, health and cultural sponsorships for Indigenous people in the community.

BEL Chairperson, Robert Poipoi, said pro viding support for Bethany via the organisa tion’s Socio Support Policy was a privilege.

“Bethany is an inspiration to her commu nity as well as her school peers, and I hope this is only the beginning of her basketball journey,” Mr Poipoi said.

“The team at Bamaga Enterprises Limited is proud to have helped a rising star continue to flourish.”

Ms Tugai, a mother to four teenage girls, said she is extremely grateful to BEL for its support after struggling to fund the lifechanging experience on her own.

“I was very emotional,” Ms Tugai said.

“There were happy tears because I was so excited for Bethany, but I did feel a heavy weight on my shoulders to make the trip happen, and at one stage, fundraising got a bit rough.

“But then, when the sponsorship came, it felt like a nice, bright light at the end of the tunnel.”

Ms Hewes said her star student performed wonderfully at the Championships. She be lieves Bethany is on track to future basketball stardom.

“Bethany’s leadership skills and high dedi cation, as well as her need to keep learning, are what sets her apart,” Ms Hewes said.

“As a teacher and coach, I could see her potential right away.”

Once Bethany completes her final year of school at the end of this year, she plans to study at a Brisbane university.

Ms Hewes is determined to connect the promising youngster with Basketball Queens land officials who may help Ms Nona join a representative competition.