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Due to popular demand, and much-better viewing opportunities to see any alien visitors, the sixth annual Cardwell UFO Festival will once again be held on the popular Cardwell foreshore overlooking the town’s picturesque beach and the stunning islands off Cardwell. The Cardwell UFO Festival is
MORE than ever since I moved here nearly 14 years ago, I see the talents of this region in all its glory. From the tenacity of the region’s farmers and what they grow (small- to-large scale, I am in awe of our fresh produce) to the local tourism industry, with its value for our natural environment and all there is to showcase here naturally. Tourists get a real taste of what the Wet-Tropics-meetsthe-reef has to offer. It’s amazing to farewell yet another happy visitor whose heart has been touched by all we have sustained here. Then it’s the diversity of peo-
the only UFO festival in Australia and continues to draw much national and international interest. It will be held over two days, Saturday and Sunday, August 10-11. The free festival includes two family-fun days of lively entertainment, heaps of activities for children, entertainment for
ple who bring it all together for our local enjoyment and to share with the rest of the world. The artists, the musicians, the caregivers, community groups, local shops and small businesses, all banding together through thick and thin to give support and enjoyment to all who dare to participate. We discuss our family lives, world politics and local issues; in our homes, in cafes, our parks, along freshwater creek beds and upon our sandy beaches. Sometimes, it’s nice to just sit in a local beer garden and listen to some
all ages, markets and the Alien Invasion party Saturday from 7pm featuring the highly popular band Zacariah, which will keep the crowd rocking until midnight to the popular rock classics from the 1970s onward. The highlight of the event is the C-Files, where people from all walks of life come together to
tunes, reminiscing on the days gone by and on what is yet to come. This centre page, The Gig Guide, is where we plan to help bring all this together. Our onestop spot to know the Who, What and Where for entertainment on the Cassowary Coast region; events where we can connect. The first week of every month, Cassowary Coast Independent News now dedicates four whole pages to what’s happening here in the coming weeks, making it easier for a local or a tourist to be in the know, while being attainable
talk confidentially about their UFO encounters and to listen to speakers from around Australia. Rumours are that the Men in Black will also make an appearance, “Since the festival first started, we have been amazed at how people in Far North Queensland are keen to talk about their unexplained UFO experiences,” said festival organiser Thea Ormonde. “The C-Files just keep growing every year as we keep hearing different and interesting stories from people of all ages and walks of life. With growing interest in UFOs due to the recent spate of UFO activity in the region – and the world - there will be plenty to talk about at this confidential forum.” Ms Ormonde said interest and participation at the C-Files
grows each year. At the inaugural UFO festival 20 people attended, while last year more than 100 people attended from Cairns, the Tablelands and through the Cassowary Coast regions. “We were pleased that so many people came from throughout the region to talk about their encounters and to hear about other people’s experiences,” she said. “Funnily enough, some people discovered they shared the same unexplained sightings and experiences.” While the C-Files, which will be held from 10am-4pm, is a forum to discuss and share unexplained happenings, Ms Ormonde said it’s also a way for people to find out how to report any unusual sightings they have seen. “While many people are shy to tell others their UFO stories, we have learned that most people want to know what they can do if they see something, so the C-Files also includes advice on how to report these types of unexplained experiences.” Cardwell and the region, including Tully which is famous for its ‘saucer nest’, is known as a hot spot for unusual activ-
for a business or an artist to plan and promote all their intentional entertainment. We’ll present info on live music, trivia nights, pool comps, open mics, festivals, workshops, arts groups, fundraisers, and you will all have this one place. So be in touch, deliver me your information and share not just what happened yesterday, but all you plan for tomorrow. Mel Bowman-Finn, where you heard it on the Grapevine Email: news@ccin.com.au
ity, including countless reports of mystery lights, “hairy men”, large black cats and rainforest pygmies. “We hear about these unusual sightings as well as others from the region and throughout Australia at the C-Files,” Ms Ormonde added. There is plenty to do during the two-day family-fun event, and festival-goers are encouraged to visit the ‘What’s On’ page on the website for more details. To find out more about the festival visit cardwellufofestival. com.au or phone Ms Ormonde on 0447 660 248. For more information about shadowy men in black and their exact whereabouts during their visit to Cairns, contact Nic Zymaras on 0419 975 657. Testimonials I would say; The annual Cardwell UFO festival brings tremendous social and economic benefit to the whole Cassowary Coast Region. Cardwell is renowned for being the friendliest place for visitors from all over this world and beyond. Come along and share in this great intergalactic gathering.
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Thursday 1st August 2019
Mission Beach Resort - The Ashes (1/8-16/9) Mission Beach Tavern - Pool Comp Trophy & Cash Prize $5 entry 7pm The Shrub Co. Mission Beach - Jam Night Local Muso’s 7.30pm
Friday 2nd August 2019
Hotel Tully - DJ 9pm Mt Tyson Hotel Tully - Paul Brennan Southern Cross Bar 7.30pm Bingil Bay Café - Pauly P 6.30pm Mission Beach Resort - Match the Mini Gaming Lounge 5pm Mission Beach Resort - Spin to Win Chase the Ace Sports Bar 4-6.30pm The Shrub Co. Mission Beach - Adamo 6-10pm Brothers Leagues Club Innisfail - Phil King 7pm Babinda Munro Theatre - The Lion King 7.30pm
Saturday 3rd August 2019
Hotel Tully - Ukes on a Mission 6pm Mission Beach Resort - Match the Mini Gaming Lounge 5pm Mission Beach Resort - Goose Club & 4 meat trays Sports Bar 4pm Mission Beach Tavern - Karaoke Free entry 8pm The Shrub Co. - Mission Beach Live Music 6pm Brothers Leagues Club Innisfail - Spare Parts 7pm Garradunga Hotel - John Kemp 4pm Babinda Munro Theatre - The Lion King 7.30pm
Sunday 4th August 2019
Babinda Munro Theatre - The Lion King 7.30pm
Monday 5th August 2019
Mission Beach Resort - Beat the Bomb Gaming Lounge 4-6.30pm Mena Creek Hotel Innisfail - Pool League Tournament Registered teams only, come & watch the show! 7pm
Tuesday 6th August 2019
Bingil Bay Café - Trivia Night prizes 7.30pm
Thursday 8th August 2019
Mission Beach Tavern - Pool Comp Trophy & Cash Prize $5 entry 7pm The Shrub Co. Mission Beach - Jam Night Local Muso’s 7.30pm
Friday 9th August 2019
Hotel Tully - DJ 9pm Mt Tyson Hotel Tully - Nev Wilson Southern Cross Bar 7.30pm Bingil Bay Café - Tristen Bird 6.30pm Mission Beach Resort - Match the Mini Gaming Lounge 5pm Mission Beach Resort - Spin to Win Chase the Ace Sports Bar 4-6.30pm The Shrub Co. Mission Beach - Carinda Christie 6-10pm Brothers Leagues Club Innisfail - Wendy & Danny 7pm Queens Hotel Innisfail - Eclectic Electric, DJ Jeff - Gangsta & Gals Night - TropicalArt Deco Weekend Free 8.30pm Babinda Munro Theatre - Yesterday 7.30pm
Saturday 10th August 2019
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Hotel Tully - Ukes on a Mission 6pm Bingil Bay Café - Poets Corner Open Mic 7pm Mission Beach Resort - Match the Mini Gaming Lounge 5pm Mission Beach Resort - Goose Club & 4 meat trays Sports Bar 4pm Mission Beach Resort - Bledisloe Cup Mission Beach Tavern - Karaoke Free entry 8pm The Shrub Co. Mission Beach - Live Music 6pm Tuskers South Mission Beach - Ju Ju Moon 6.30pm Brothers Leagues Club Innisfail - Charrizma 7pm Queens Hotel Innisfail - Queens Doggie Deco Breakfast 8.30-11am. Dogs & their owners dress up to celebrate Art Deco in the Tropics Prizes (Register by 6/8) Garradunga Hotel - John Kemp 4pm Babinda Munro Theatre - Yesterday 7.30pm
Sunday 11th August 2019
Bingil Bay Café - Sunday Arvo Art in the Garden Michael Daly Pop Art $45pp includes wel come drink 3pm Mena Creek Hotel - Cars ‘n’ Coffee - View the fine machinery and talk cars with local experts - Midday Queens Hotel Innisfail - The Leap Latin Jazz Long Lunch - Art Deco in the Tropics 12-3pm. Reservations essential by 6/8 - $40pp Babinda Munro Theatre - Yesterday 7.30pm
Monday 12th August 2019
Mission Beach Resort - Beat the Bomb Gaming Lounge 4-6.30pm Mena Creek Hotel - Innisfail Pool League Tournament. Registered teams only, but come and watch the show! 7pm
Wednesday 14th August 2019
Mission Beach Resort - Tim Tszyu vs. Dwight Ritchie
Thursday 15th August 2019
Mission Beach Tavern - Pool Comp Trophy & Cash Prize $5 entry 7pm The Shrub Co. - Mission Beach Jam Night Local Muso’s 7.30pm
Friday 16th August 2019
Hotel Tully - DJ 9pm Mt Tyson Hotel Tully - Paul Brennan Southern Cross Bar 7.30pm Bingil Bay Café - Tessa Devine 6.30pm Mission Beach Resort - Match the Mini Gaming Lounge 5pm Mission Beach Resort - Spin to Win Chase the Ace Sports Bar 4-6.30pm The Shrub Co. Mission Beach - Tinderbox 6pm-10pm Brothers Leagues Club Innisfail - Area 13 7pm Babinda Munro Theatre - Tolkien 7.30pm
Saturday 17thAugust 2019
Hotel Tully - Ukes on a Mission 6pm Bingil Bay Café - Macramé Workshop with Bridie $65pp 2.30pm Mission Beach Resort - Match the Mini Gaming Lounge 5pm Mission Beach Resort - Goose Club & 4 meat trays Sports Bar 4pm Mission Beach Resort - Bledisloe Cup Mission Beach Tavern - Karaoke Free entry 8pm The Shrub Co. Mission Beach - Live Music 6pm Brothers Leagues Club Innisfail - DJ Switss 8.30pm Mena Creek Hotel - Jeremiah Johnson Live 5.30pm-9.45pm Garradunga Hotel - John Kemp 4pm Babinda Munro Theatre - Tolkien 7.30pm
Sunday 18th August 2019
Garradunga Hotel - Pig on Spit and John Kemp from Midday Babinda Munro Theatre - Tolkien 7.30pm
Monday 19th August 2019
Mission Beach Resort - Beat the Bomb Gaming Lounge 4-6.30pm Mena Creek Hotel - Pool League Tournament. Registered teams only, come & watch the show! 7pm
Tuesday 20th August 2019
Bingil Bay Café - Trivia Night Prizes 7.30pm
Wednesday 21st August 2019
Thursday 22nd August 2019
Mission Beach Tavern - Pool Comp Trophy & Cash Prize $5 entry 7pm The Shrub Co. Mission Beach - Jam Night Local Muso’s 7.30pm Babinda Munro Theatre - The Chaperone 10.30am
Friday 23rd August 2019
Hotel Tully - DJ Tight & Bright Party 9pm Mt Tyson Hotel Tully - Graham Howle Southern Cross Bar 7.30pm Bingil Bay Café - The Naked Flames 6.30pm Mission Beach Resort - Match the Mini Gaming Lounge 5pm Mission Beach Resort - Spin to Win Chase the Ace Sports Bar 4-6.30pm The Shrub Co. Mission Beach - Pauly P 6pm-10pm Brothers Leagues Club Innisfail - Obsession 7pm Babinda Munro Theatre - The Chaperone 7.30pm
Saturday 24th August 2019
Hotel Tully - Ukes on a Mission 6pm Mission Beach Resort - Match the Mini Gaming Lounge 5pm Mission Beach Resort - Goose Club & 4 meat trays Sports Bar 4pm Mission Beach Tavern - Karaoke Free entry 8pm The Shrub Co. Mission Beach - Live Music 6pm Brothers Leagues Club Innisfail - DJ Switss 8.30pm Garradunga Hotel - John Kemp 4pm Babinda Munro Theatre - The Chaperone 7.30pm
Sunday 25th August 2019
Babinda Munro Theatre - The Chaperone 7.30pm
Monday 26th August 2019
Mission Beach Resort - Beat the Bomb Gaming Lounge 4-6.30pm Mena Creek Hotel Innisfail-PoolLeagueTournament.Registeredteamsonly,come&watchtheshow!7pm
Thursday 29th August 2019
Mission Beach Tavern - Pool Comp Trophy & Cash Prize $5 entry 7pm The Shrub Co. Mission Beach - Jam Night Local Muso’s 7.30pm
Friday 30th August 2019
Hotel Tully - DJ 9pm Bingil Bay Café - The Bluewings 6.30pm Mission Beach Resort - Match the Mini Gaming Lounge 5pm Mission Beach Resort - Spin to Win Chase the Ace Sports Bar 4-6.30pm The Shrub Co. Mission Beach - Adamo 6pm-10pm Brothers Leagues Club Innisfail - Absolute Elvis 8pm
Saturday 31st August 2019
Hotel Tully - Ukes on a Mission 6pm Mission Beach Resort - Match the Mini Gaming Lounge 5pm Mission Beach Resort - Goose Club & 4 meat trays Sports Bar 4pm Mission Beach Resort - Jeff Horn vs. Michael Zerafa Mission Beach Tavern - End of month Pool Comp PersonalizedTrophy & Cash Prizes $10, 5pm Mission Beach Tavern - Karaoke Free entry 8pm The Shrub Co. Mission Beach -Carinda Christie 6pm Mena Creek Hotel - Red Bull Adventurethon Celebrate the completion of the Adventurethon with athletes 1-5pm Garradunga Hotel - John Kemp 4pm
Mission Beach Resort - Pub Choir 6pm
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g C a s s o wa ry c o a s t Sunday Arvo Art in the Garden – with Michael Daly
Last month the Bingil Bay Café launched their very first Sunday Arts in the Garden. Sally Maroney, the Margaret Olley of Mission Beach, came with her acrylic paints, canvas and brushes for all to use, with of course her years of painting experience to draw from. Five participants meant the class was well catered to for individual guidance, and the day was a painting success, each person leaving with their very own piece of completed artwork, ready to hang and enjoy in their own home. This session is opening the doors for artists to workshop their talents and for students to come and learn in the vibrant and relaxed environment Bingil Bay Café is so well known for. The upcoming date, August 11, Michael Daly will be teaching Pop Art. “Creating Pop Art by giving the whole population access to art” is how Michael explained it through his graphic and fine arts business Artyfaction, committed to the promotion of art in the rural community. To participate you do not need to know how to draw or paint; it’s not that hard to do Pop Art. At a cost of $45pp you do not need to bring anything; all is provided for, including a welcome beverage. For adults only, beginners are not only welcome they are highly encouraged. Graphic caption: Michael Daly Pop Art Sunday Arvo Art in the Garden will be held every second Sunday afternoon of the month, at 3:00pm. Call the Bingil Bay Café for feature artist potential, details and to secure your booking.
Locals Win Swag of Medals MARIA GIRGENTI JOHNSTONE Shire Hall was recently packed with competitors and spectators at the North Queensland Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Winter Cup fundraiser tournament hosted by Fusion Fight and Fitness Innisfail and proudly supported by Cassowary Coast Regional Council. The event attracted 165 competitors aged four right up to adults from clubs all over Queensland and interstate including Melbourne, Brisbane, Townsville and Cairns, with a majority of them competing in both GI and No GI divisions in their respective weight divisions. Sarah Anderson took out gold medals in Kids GI and Kids No GI/-34kgs (8-9 years), and two silver and was also named Competitor of the Day and presented with a $50 cheque. Daniel Anderson stepped up a weight di-
vision to -48kgs in Kids GI (10-11 years) and won silver. Jake Tabone stepped up two age brackets in -44kg (12-13 years) and won bronze in Kids No GI, while Evangeline Azzopardi won silver and Kaity Mayocchi bronze in Kids GI and Kids No GI -19kgs (4-5 years) sections. In Kids GI -22kg (8-9 years), Keean Greven won silver and Remy Alcock bronze, while in the Kids GI/-19kg (6-7 years), Tia Toft claimed silver and Theo Kassiotes bronze. Greven also won silver and Remy Alcock bronze in Kids No GI/-22kg (8-9 years). Codey Toft won gold and Kai Greven bronze in Kids GI/-37kg (12-13 years), while Codey Toft also won gold and Greven silver in Kids No GI/-37kg (12-13 years). Tia Toft won silver and Theo Kassiotes bronze in Kids No GI/-19kg (6-7 years).
Ryder Mills won bronze in Kids GI and Kids No GI/-25kgs (6-7 years), while Isaiah Singh, formerly from Innisfail claimed gold and Dallas Kassiotes silver in both Kids GI and Kids No GI/31kgs (12-13 years) and were also awarded Best Rivalry of the Day. In adults, David Nucifora and Chris Kassiotes won silver and bronze respectively in the Male GI/ White/ -94,3kg (Heavy). Kassiotes also won gold in Male Absolute GI/ White/Master 1-3 and silver in the Male No GI/ White -85.50kg (Medium Heavy) Master 1 (30+). Martyn Hampton who trains at Fusion gyms in Cairns, Innisfail and Tablelands won bronze in Adult/Male No GI/Purple/ -85.50kg (Medium Heavy) and Male Absolute No GI/Purple. He was also the recipient of the Dylan Owen Memorial Trophy for Sportsmanship.
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ChampionCompetitors, Michael Invitational Kennedy from Brisbane ships. and William McCamley, The brothers have been Melbourne stayed an extra invited by the same organweek for the opportunity isation to travel to Saint to train with world cham- Petersburg, Russia this pions, Brodie and Kyle October where they hope Mayocchi at Fusion Fight to represent Australia in and Fitness Innisfail gym. the BJJ Super Fight. Proceeds from the NQ Fusion Fight and FitWinter Cup will assist ness Innisfail wished to Fusion's junior elite athletes to represent Innisfail thank all competitors, and Australia in Brazilian parents, sponsors and Jiu-Jitsu on a national and volunteers for their valinternational level. ued support in making the In late February, Kyle tournament a huge sucand Brodie Mayocchi re- cess. turned home f r o m Brazil w i t h g o l d cups after competing against t h e world's best at Local competitors Daniel Anderson, Sarah AnC o p a derson and Jake Tabone were medal winners at P o d i o the NQ BJJ Winter Cup at the Shire Hall.
MISSION BEACH COMMUNITY CASSOWARY FESTIVAL 2019
The 3rd annual Mission Beach Community Cassowary Festival will this year be hosted as a World Cassowary Day, satellite event. Making it world renowned. And with the important role cassowaries play in sustaining the environment it is only fitting they have a high profile internationally. This year the local Cassowary Festival is being held on the first Saturday of the school holidays, the 21st of September located at Ulysses Park in the centre of town. It will be at the absolute best time of the year in the Cassowary Coast region making it a great to time to show case Mission Beach naturally and its surrounds. This year’s event boasts some hearty entertainment including a line-up of our local musicians. The Djiru Traditional Owners will once again be welcoming the community at their purpose built ‘Gunduy Midja’. Gardening Australia’s Jerry Coleby Williams will be the 'special guest’ and keynote speaker along with Daintree nature tour guide David White who is making one of his spectacular ‘Wasted Art’ creations especially for the day. Whilst local Exotic fruit farmer Peter Salleras will join the line up for a forum on sustainability. The Stripeys’ Tent will be full of fun activities for the kids along with sand sculpting and of course starting the day, our spectacular grand parade, the ‘Drumming of the Cassowaries’. If your community group would like to join the parade as a collective,
please make contact with event organisers. Or just bring the family, dress up cassowary style and even offer to carry one of their handmade sculptures up the street to the centre of the festival. Kids, adults and tourists are encouraged to be in the parade, make it your own. There will be lots of interesting market stalls with groups who work with native wildlife, sharing their knowledge and the wildlife conservation work they do and those showcasing sustainable products. Be fascinated, even get involved and become a volunteer yourself. Let’s all do our bit for eco-sustainability in the far north. One of the fundraisers focus, is notably the mapping of the cassowary corridors. The festival aims to raise only $7,500 with all funds going towards mapping this great bird’s corridor access through and surrounding the urban environment. This is very important work. Aiming to establish corridors for the cassowary, wet tropic rainforest and all its inhabitant’s future survival and protection. Let’s face it, there is nothing more important for the basis of this region’s future. To find out more about the events program of a tree plant, music, eco stalls, workshops, entertainment on the Village Green, inclusion in the parade at 9am and more….visit www.missionbeachcassowarries.com.au. Or visit the facebook page Mission Beach Community Cassowary Festival. Email: Cassowaryfestival@gmail.com