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FOREWORD Welcome all. We here at Cairns Life hope you had a great festive season and are now fully embarked upon a happy New Year. And welcome to our February edition, our first for 2016.

This year, 2016, much like any teenager, is full of potential. We are all waiting for big news in industry and tourism development to finally break, hoping to follow in the footsteps of local construction and real estate.

Along with our usual bag of goodies we take an in depth look at the upcoming council elections, with a debate interview with incumbent Mayor Bob Manning and challenger Jim Brooks. We also introduce some of the other candidates looking to represent you over the next governing term.

February brings with it Chinese New Year, bringing tourism dollars to wake the region from it’s post festive wet season slumber. For the rest of the country a shaky start, with a falling stock market and falling oil prices making the economy twitchy. For us in the tropics it can only mean one thing - more tourists! So GO CAIRNS - from whichever way you look at it, this one is our year!!

Additionally, this issue sees the launch of our new CAIRNS Home Quarterly (on the flip). We hope to see this grow to be the onestop property information source for Cairns’ buoyant Home and Property market.

CairnsLife is published by CairnsLife Pty Ltd. Publishers: Jacqui Nolan, Lance Collyer.

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In Your Opinion

“In your opinion, in the current job market what makes a candidate stand out to you and your business, and what advice can you give to job seekers looking for a competitive advantage?”

Tony Williamson OWNER RE/MAX REAL ESTATE

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The Sales industry and Real Estate in particular is a transfer of energy, meaning your energy whether positive or negative flows from you to the client. The same is true when selling yourself to a potential employer. We run a positive, high energy business and so our entire team needs to reflect that. Candidates need to stand out and impress through their energy during an interview, but they will ultimately win the opportunity with persistence. I think of actors on stage or sportsmen on the field when I recruit my agents – it’s their ability to continue in the face of adversity that separates the good from the great. This mindset becomes evident in a person during the recruitment period. Do they follow up after an interview? Do they fight for the role? Are they persistent? If they keep coming back, I’m interested.

It’s the trait of persistence that makes a person in our industry successful, so candidates need to demonstrate that from the beginning.

Chris Street DIRECTOR OF HUMAN RESOURCES CAIRNS HILTON HOTELS & RESORTS

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You’ve searched for days and weeks – BINGO you’ve seen the job of your dreams. You submit your resume and don’t hear a thing. Does this sound familiar?

Rarely are resumes tailored to the job you’re applying for. The key isn’t printing your resume on coloured paper or binding. Think of it more as a menu.

Your objective is to gain my interest so I can shortlist you for an interview.

How? I hear you say. I personally like a resume no more than three pages, listed qualifications and education, be clear and specific with dates and duties, and lastly list references. So you’ve updated your resume and it looks perfect. Now how do I stand out? Here are my three tips.

1. Gain Industry Experience. If you’re looking for a Hotel Sales role, then why not start as a Food and Beverage Attendant?

You’ll gain valuable information and training that will assist you with your career 2. Personal and Brand Association. Do your values and mission align with the companies? Be clear about what makes you unique.

3. Be relevant. There’s always something new; a fresh or a better way of doing things. Everything can be found online.

Are you up to date or falling behind?

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Sally Mlikota DIRECTOR CBC STAFF SELECTION

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If a candidate has some of, but not all of the technical skills for a role, but has ‘soft skills’ that are a standout, with the right attitude to be trained up – they will have a competitive advantage. Soft skills can include: written communication skills which can be reflected in a candidate’s ability to present themselves with a covering email/letter and clear resume; verbal communication skills which can be determined initially through telephone screening followed by a face to face interview; ability to work in a team, which can be judged at an interview and through reference checks, and a positive ‘can do’ attitude, which can also be determined with targeted interview questions.

Some basic common sense can help an application process greatly. Simple tips include: tidy up your social media branding (yes, potential employers will google you), have a sensible voice message on your mobile (no rude jingles or messages); do your homework prior to an interview; turn up early to an interview; dress to impress; turn your mobile off; have some prepared questions; smile, and start and finish the interview with a firm handshake.

Communication • Listening Team work • Positive

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Danny Betros I’ve always loved the categorization of the younger generations into corrals like they are a breed of cattle, or a particular vintage of human. Gen Y, Z or whatever. I get confused as to who’s who in the zoo, but as I come across the bright and aspiring youth of today in my work and social environment what has become apparent has been the birth of the “too” generation.

It’s too hard, it’ll take too long, it’s too inconvenient.

Too much concentration or too much commitment required.

It’s too hot, too tired, too uncomfortable, too expensive, too much pressure, too shabby and not what I require etc. You get the picture.

Makes me want to burst into a speech about “Back in my day….”, but then I could be accused of being a grumpy old bugger.

When I was a teenager living under my parent’s roof I had regular jobs around the house to do. Any suggestion of a “too” excuse was met with my father laughing in my face and sometimes a boot up the arse. My Saturday afternoon outing was a trip to the Toowoomba dump with one of my brothers, and usually in the back of the Ute. Incurring the wrath of parents back in the 70’s was a lot more serious than the wrath of today.

Of course the “too” generation doesn’t appreciate how we parents have suffered too many times cleaning up after them and worrying about them too much. We even worry about people who aren’t our kids.

We had a backpacker show up for a day’s gardening at our place recently. Seven

hours in the stinking hot sun working his Belgium arse off. (Too hard for me.) He came with no hat, gloves, food, sunscreen or water and barely enough clothes on his back. My wife immediately went into mummy mode and provided all of the essentials including lunch and morning and afternoon tea. I also suspect that because he was a young fit and good looking bloke with an eight pack he got extra attention. (Too suspicious.)

Years ago when we were flying with my kids, I had the job of sitting with my son who was a shocker at air sickness, particularly at landing for some reason. My wife sat somewhere else with my daughter as she is a sympathetic vomiter.

(Too sensitive.)

So on this time we were coming in to land and I was on “ready fire” with sick bags everywhere. I had him almost sitting in a sick bag. Sure enough just as we are about to hit the ground he “barks” and drops the bag at the same time. (Too late.) It went all over me, him and the seat in front and the gap in between. A famous Australian comedian was in the seat in front and I could see him try to turn around. Carnage everywhere. I couldn’t believe after so much preparation my son missed the bag.

The people in front just about climbed over the seats to get out quickly and I’m sure we were included in some stand-up comedy routine by the comedian at his next show. We got plenty of shocked and tut-tuting looks and holding of noses as passengers streamed past us to get off the plane.

Too bad.

The “Too” Generation

Incurring the wrath of parents back in the 70’s was a lot more serious than the wrath of today.

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Who Will be Mayor?

Next month will see Cairns voters head to the polls for the local election. Our cover story this month features the two candidates contesting the regions' highest office. Here we ask incumbent mayor Cr Bob Manning and his challenger, local lawyer Jim Brooks, to tell us a little about themselves, and answer three key questions….. b) CEO, Cairns Port Authority c) Director, NQEA Australia Pty Ltd (two years in a senior management position) d) CEO, Hermes Airports Limited e) Mayor of Cairns

What do you think is the most pressing matter for the city of Cairns?

Cairns/Tropical North Queensland is a destination with a much greater international profile than would normally be expected from a city with a population of 160 000. The Great Barrier Reef and the Wet Tropics ensure that Cairns is the ‘biggest little city on the Pacific Rim’.

It is these two World Heritage listed natural assets that allow Cairns/Tropical North Queensland to lay claim to such a high profile.

The natural resource management of these assets however, which predominately lies within the ambit of the State and Federal Governments, needs to be reassessed, with a view to ensuring the sustainability of these two iconic features. This is not being achieved at the present.

The Cairns Regional Council (and others) needs to continue to actively advocate directly and strongly to the senior levels of Government, to ensure that Federal and State policy makers are aware of the full implications of their proposed actions - or in some cases, their lack of actions.

If this generation can achieve this, it will be our greatest legacy.

If an area’s economy is not in a growth mode, then it is in decline. Economies do not stand still.

What do you see as the priority to underwrite future growth in the region?

What distinguishes you from other candidates?

I do not know much about ‘other candidates’ – but I can identify those values and characteristics that stand me in good stead in whatever task I undertake.

From my formative years I have retained a strong belief in the team system, the team mentality. This is something that was ingrained in me during my sporting (rugby league and sailing) and Army days.

Talented individuals will inevitably fail – this is a truism. An effectively led team will develop a character and culture which ensures that the team succeeds and which will continue to drive it to greater success.

My experience over 36 years of organisational management and leadership in local government, airports, ports and the army and the private sector, has projected me along a wonderful learning curve.

Bob Manning Tell us a little about yourself I was born and educated in Cairns – Edge Hill State School and Cairns State High School and ‘yes’, it is the Manning’s Pies family.

Served in the Australian Army 1968 to 1971 as a 2nd Lieutenant, including service in South Vietnam 1970/71.

Married teenage sweetheart Claire Terris in 1969 and have two children, Mark and Belinda, and two beautiful grandchildren, Josiah Robert and Faith Claire.

A keen rugby league player, I played in Cairns, Townsville, Toowoomba and Longreach, and in two Cairns Foley Shield winning sides, and represented Far North Queensland, North Queensland and Queensland Country. I also played against touring Great Britain and New Zealand sides.

Graduate of the University of Southern Queensland – Bachelor of Business (Acc).

Major management positions held include: a) Shire Clerk/CEO Longreach Shire Council

What do you feel is the biggest issue not getting enough attention, and how would you change that during your term?

When elected in 2012, the Council identified that it would do all in its power to ‘repair’ the Cairns/Tropical North Queensland economy.

Because Local Government is such a small player compared with the State and Federal Governments in terms of influencing macro-economic issues, Council set about undertaking actions such as: • ‘beefing’ up Council’s Finance Department, and the appointment of a Chief Financial Officer • strengthening Council’s Balance Sheet • accomplishing balanced budgets • tightening operating (and capital) expenditure controls and achieving operating surpluses • reducing debt, and improving Council’s credit rating • maintain rating levels as low as possible (to address cost of living and business cost pressures) Economic growth, investment and job creation remain amongst the biggest issues facing Cairns.

The creation of employment opportunities, and the retention of our ‘best and brightest’ (who will ensure the future for this city), depend on this.

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Cairns is presented with unprecedented opportunities. In just one generation we have seen our world change like never before, and it is most likely that this pace of change will continue. This is our future.

We are all now bound to look to new approaches, innovative information technologies, and smart infrastructure, to assist us in becoming better in all that we do. We need to embrace that change that is good, in order to become great. There is no more ‘business as usual’.

CRC is already engaging in the development of technologies and processes that seek to embrace smart/innovative ideas and change.

Council must make a strong commitment to this task – or risk being left behind.

Council will therefore commit to the preparation of a Smart City Master Plan as a next step in realising a smart city vision for Cairns, and in order to create and drive a vibrant, people centric, connected and economically prosperous city.

M a y o r a l C a n d i d at e s P r o f i l e F e at u r e

the opinions of others. I am a team player and I can develop constructive relationships with all levels of government.

The days of one-man-bands are over: they just don’t get the best results. I have strong values, but I don’t think I have all the answers. I intend to lead a Council which actively seeks community input and respects all views.

People tell us that they rarely see their local councillor. I lead a team of energetic, experienced candidates who see their job as community service.

Connect Cairns candidates are already involved in their communities and will make being a councilor their primary job. They are happy to roll up their sleeves and work alongside their communities and be a strong voice for them in Council.

What do you think is the most pressing matter for the city of Cairns?

People tell me that the greatest issue facing Cairns is unemployment. We have an adult unemployment rate of about 8% and youth unemployment in excess of 20%.

Jim Brooks Tell us a little about yourself I was raised on our family dairy farm before going to university to study law. I have lived in Cairns for 25 years and live with my partner Tracy Fantin and our teenage sons on part of a working cane farm near Edmonton. We live off the power and water grid – I am committed to sustainability.

I am an active part of my community and volunteer in local school, sporting and community events and have contributed to numerous community organisations.

I have had a thirty-five year career as a lawyer, manager, mediator, facilitator and investigator.

I have managed government and regional organisations. I have established a reputation for inspirational and inclusive leadership and the ability to manage multi-million dollar budgets to achieve efficient service delivery in sensitive and complex fields.

I decided to run for Mayor of Cairns because I believe Cr Manning’s Council has let us down. I want Cairns to be the most liveable, sustainable tropical city – a place we can all feel proud to call home.

What distinguishes you from other candidates?

I am a listener. I am an agreement maker. I value

Those unemployment rates reflect a flat economy.

Council’s direct role in addressing unemployment is limited, but I am convinced we can do more.

Council can do its bit by: • Introducing more traineeships and apprenticeships • Genuinely preferencing local businesses and contractors, and buying locally, when buying goods and services. Every dollar we spend in local businesses turns over time and again in our community • Boosting Council’s own use of renewable energy, directly supporting jobs in local renewables businesses.

We can also support job-generating projects. One of those would be to establish Cairns as a carbonresponsible community as I describe as a future priority below.

We can also help create local jobs by supporting local food networks, showcasing and embedding tropical design and construction, supporting our arts industries, ensuring development processes are efficient and ensuring that future Council developments produce plenty of jobs for the investment.

What do you feel is the biggest issue not getting enough attention, and how would you change that during your term?

The current Council claims to be good financial managers, but a close examination of the Council’s budget projections for the next five years paint a

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very different and disturbing picture with growing debt and rate rises locked in for the future. Council’s management of its signature projects also raises questions about this Councils competence.

Council decided to rebuild the Tobruk pool. Cr Manning declared it would cost nearly $22M, that Council would go it alone for funding, and it would be fast tracked for completion in April 2015 for the Gallipoli centenary celebrations. In October 2015 after the Townsville-based steel supplier went broke - Council estimated the cost to be nearly $24M and it won’t open before late Aril 2016.

Council voted $65M to rebuild the Civic Theatre.

Before the work has even started, the estimate has blown out by $11.5M. Cr Manning – after declaring he would go it alone for funding – made a last minute demand on the State government for $30M towards the cost. It didn’t negotiate that in advance, and it hasn’t secured agreement.

Council continually points to its operating surplus as evidence of good financial management, but it has committed itself to borrowing heavily over the next three years. Cairns could do better if it wasn’t carrying that high level of debt.

A Connect Cairns council would operate by listening to and engaging with the community, introducing participatory budgeting, and operating transparently and in step with agreed regional priorities.

What do you see as the priority to underwrite future growth in the region?

Cairns is not a “dig it up, bolt it together and ship it out” city. Our key economic asset is our natural environment. It is our environment which attracts travelers and residents alike.

The global future is in renewable energy and in taking action to reduce carbon emissions. Regions which get on board early will benefit and prosper.

Cairns’ best shot is to take a concerted and very public steps to become “clean and green” and build our reputation as an innovative and clever community.

This change of direction would enhance our image for tourists, turbocharge local renewables businesses, attract investment in renewables technology, and jobs will be created in new industries.

Positioning Cairns as a clean green city that plays a lead role in saving the Great barrier Reef from climate change will boost our tourism industry. It will also complement our agricultural industry the other industries of Cairns’ future: the health and education industries.

CHINESE NEW YEAR The Chinese community of the Tropical North Queensland region is delighted to announce this years Chinese New Year Celebrations program will commence on Tuesday 2 February and conclude on Sunday 21 February.

Purchase any Coca-Cola product from Cazalys bars or bottleshop to receive an entry into the draw to win a 1ct diamond ring designed by The Diamond Gallery- RRP $16,000

This Valentines Day enjoy a delicious Seafood Tower dinner for two with a chocolate parfait to share for only $65*.

Choose between a complimentary bottle of Wolf Blass wine* or free meals for the kids* with each Seafood Tower booking.

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This year’s celebrations include an Official VIP Launch, ANZ Business Yum Cha Lunch, Cairns Airport Street Festival and the annual Cairns and District Chinese New Year banquet.

Additionally Chinese themed exhibitions are presented during the month at both Kick Arts and The Cairns Regional Gallery while End Credits Film Club and the Reef Hotel Casino are both presenting Chinese themed films.

Cairns Chinese Heritage is to be celebrated with Heritage Tours being featured as part of the program, where visitors can view the nationally significant Cairns Lit Sung Goong temple artifact and Chinatown collections.

The annual Cairns Airport Street Festival is the feature event of these years’ festivities and is to be held on Saturday 13 February in Grafton Street. Attracting over 15,000 people, the popular festival is held in the centre of Cairns City, in Grafton Street, the original Chinatown of North Queensland.

12 x One dozen boxed long stemmed red roses to be won on the night too!

Within walking distance to most hostels, Grafton Street is the ideal setting to merge Chinatown heritage with modern entertainment and traditional Chinese Cuisine.

344 Mulgrave Road, Westcourt www.cazalys.com.au Information for members and guests

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Two stages provide non-stop entertainment throughout the event and include traditional dance performances, bands, firecrackers displays and martial arts shows.

The annual Street Parade, which includes Lion and Dragon performances, traditional drumming and Molihua Dancers, is not to be missed. Stallholders providing arts and crafts, Chinese cuisine and kids activities add a community spirit to the event.

The ANZ Bank Yum Cha Lunch is another popular event featured during Chinese New Year. Held at the popular Café China, the Yum Cha Lunch provides a forum for a lively debate about the state of the Chinese economy and how to do business with this very important market for Australia. Featuring the heads of industry, the lunch is a sold-out annual event. This year’s event is held at Café China at the Reef Hotel Casino. Bookings www. ttnq.org.au/shop or phone 4015 1204.

The Chinese New Year Celebrations are co-ordinated by the local Chinese Association CADCAI (Cairns and District Chinese Association Incorporated).

With funding from the Cairns Regional Council, Department of Multicultural Affairs Queensland, and local businesses, 2016 marks the successful 13th year of the Festival.

For all event details: www.cairnschinesenewyear.org

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The “You...Me...Us” Tour will see Guy, Australia’s most successful male artist of all time, performing in a new intimate format like you’ve never seen him before. Guy will be showcasing new songs from his forthcoming album and performing all his hits. This is an event not to be missed.

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Theatre

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Rondo Theatre (Cairns Little Theatre), 46 Greenslopes Street, Edge Hill

Things get out of control as 6 professional actors take to the stage to create 60 minutes of outrageous unscripted entertainment. With the help of a little audience participation this no-hold-barred night quickly escalates into an edgy “all bets are off ” show. Dine from the new a la carte menu.

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Judith Lucy Comedy

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It is virtually impossible to imagine the Australian comedy scene without Judith Lucy and luckily this year, you won’t have to. After three years off the stage she’s back, and coming to Tanks for one night only! This show is one event in Tanks’ International Women’s Day series.

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Carl Barron Comedy

MAR 11th

Cairns Convention Centre, Cnr Wharf & Sheridan St, Cairns

Centre of Contemporary Arts, 96 Abbott Street, Cairns Cairns Regional Council presents Queensland Theatre Company’s, Quartet, a devilishly funny journey into old age told with tenderness, grace, hope – and above all, no selfpity. Written by Ronald Harwood and a star studded cast. Christine Amor, Andrew McFarlane, Trevor Stuart, Kate Wilson.

After making over 300,000 Australian’s laugh on his last tour and taking a year off to star in his first feature film, Carl returns with his brand new show. Be there for a night where Carl blends structure with chance, or as he likes to call it drinking with a fork.

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Jane and Sybil are on the verge of the deal of their lives, they have rented a hotel suite for a showing of their “Passion Fashion Wear” lingerie.

Suspicious spouses, stolen underwear, mistaken identities, a security guard and a scantily clad model – a recipe for non-stop laughter.

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DON McLEAN (USA)

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WEDNESDAY 23 MARCH

These legendary pioneers of roots rock reggae are back, and you’ll be deciding which famous album they perform! Don’t miss the greatest living exponents of Jamaica’s reggae tradition.

COST: $60 (NO CONC)(15+) TIME: 7.30PM VENUE: TANK 5 – FULLY STANDING

Responsible for contemporary music’s most celebrated classic, ‘American Pie’ don’t miss the legend himself for one night only, with this official Bluesfest sideshow.

COST: $65 (NO CONC) (15+) TIME: 7.30PM VENUE: TANK 5 – SEATED / STANDING

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STEVE EARLE AND PULLMAN THE DUKES (USA) BLUESFEST THURSDAY 24 MARCH ACCOM PACKAGE Grammy award winning country/blues/folk master Treat yourself with a little STAR treatment – tickets Steve Earle is bringing his formidable band the Dukes back to Tanks for a rocking live show.

COST: $60 (NO CONC)(15+) TIME: 7.30PM VENUE: TANK 5 – LIMITED SEATING/STANDING

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to the hottest Byron Bay Bluesfest acts, PLUS a 5-star room at the gorgeous Pullman Cairns International. This exlusive offer is only available when you book through TicketLiNK.

ROOM PER NIGHT: $174 (DOUBLE OR SINGLE) BREAKFAST PER PERSON: $20

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WOMEN IN SONG

DEBORAH CONWAY, SARA STORER, MOJO JUJU & FLEUR McMENAMIN

FRIDAY 4 MARCH Tanks’ 15th annual International Women’s Day music event recognises women for their achievements in the arts, and boasts some of the best local and national performers on the scene.

COST: $45 / $40* (CONC) (PG) DOORS/BAR: 6pm SHOW STARTS: 6.30pm VENUE: Tank 5 – fully seated INFO: #IWD2016 FOOD: Flavours of India

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Inspired by Hmong history and culture, this exhibition tells of a displaced people with no country, finding a home in Australia.

17-24 March

LAUNCH: 6pm Friday 12 February COST: Free VENUE: Tank 4 OPEN: 9am – 4.30pm weekdays, 10am – 2.30pm weekends

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COST: $40 / $35* (CONC) (PG) DOORS/BAR: 6pm SHOW STARTS: 6.30pm VENUE: Tank 5 – fully seated INFO: #IWD2016 FOOD: Flavours of India

Official Sideshows + Ticket Deals

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COMMON THREADS

It is virtually impossible to imagine the Australian comedy scene without Judith Lucy and luckily this year, you won’t have to. After four years off the stage she’s back, and coming to Tanks for one night only!

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The best of the best from Byron Bay’s world famous Bluesfest music festival are coming to Tanks Arts Centre this Easter, at discounted ticket and accommodation prices that allow music lovers to enjoy up to three legendary artists, plus stay in style at the luxurious 5-star, Pullman Cairns International, into the bargain.

With this year’s line-up including reggae pioneers, The Wailers (Jamaica), one of America’s most enduring singer-songwriters, Don McLean (USA), and country/ rocker Steve Earle & The Dukes (USA), locals and visitors to the region have the opportunity to see stars of the global music industry as they cruise into Cairns for these official festival sideshows. And what shows they are.

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A compelling exhibition of fine art works featuring textile, fashion, design and ceramics, from four unique, female artists, in celebration of International Women’sDay 2016.

The Wailers, together with Bob Marley, sold in excess of 250 million albums worldwide, and they continue to uphold the legacy of the famous reggae prophet with vocals from one of Jamaica’s most exciting new singers, Dwayne Anglin.

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Don McLean, the man responsible for contemporary music’s most celebrated classic, ‘American Pie’ has a career spanning over 40 years, 20 albums and 6 American Top 40 singles, and is renowned as one of the truly great singers & songwriters in contemporary music history.

Lastly, Steve Earle is a Grammy award winning, country/ blues/ folk master, who has notched up ten, Top 10 albums and 3 platinum-selling albums over his amazing career, which includes hit single “Copperhead Road”. Steve Earle is bringing his formidable band the Dukes back to Tanks for a rocking live show.

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Streamed live, Australia-wide from the Sydney Opera House, this filmed panel discussion celebrates stories and ideas from the front line of the fight for equality.

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It’s the new dance craze sweeping the country.

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Since 2009, Tanks Arts Centre has partnered with Bluesfest to bring those music acts to the audiences of Tropical North Queensland, via a selection of official Bluesfest Touring sideshows that have included legends of the industry, such as Jimmy Cliff, Michael Franti, Toots & the Maytals, Eric Bibb, Ozomatli, and more.

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Joining iconic Cairns restaurant “The wonderful thing about being Dundee’s in 2005, chef James Wort a chef is that as long as there are was instrumental people with a in designing their love of eating new premises, great food, then We are very lucky and relocating the I’ll always have a to have such an restaurant from its job,” he adds. original location abundance of fresh James believes on Spence Street to their current local produce from that in order be home at the a successful chef, the land and the Boardwalk. it takes a lot of hard work, pride ocean, and our Undertaking his and consistency, menu truly does apprenticeship in as well as a great New South Wales, to work showcase the tastes team James has always with. enjoyed cooking, of Australia,” says and feels that it is “The restaurant James. easy to be inspired industry can be living in the all consuming and tropics with the very stressful so Great Barrier Reef and Atherton it’s very important to have a hobby Tablelands on our doorstep. you love outside of the industry,” he adds.

SOY & GINGER BRAISED DUCK SALAD WITH ORANGE, WATER CHESTNUTS & FRIED ESCHALLOTS INGREDIENTS 600G duck breast 2 oranges (segmented) 1 small tin sliced water chestnuts 100g fried eschallots 50g snow pea sprouts 6 cherry tomatoes 500g mixed salad leaves 50ml kepyap manis soy Braising liquid for Duck 200ml soy sauce 50ml rice vinegar 50ml rice wine 100ml water 100ml orange juice 50ml fish sauce 50g garlic (crushed) 50g ginger (crushed) 50g white end green eschallots 2 cinnamon quills 3 stems coriander root 3 star Anise 2 kaffir lime leaves Method (serves 4) To braise duck, firstly slice duck thinly leaving skin on and place in a shallow baking tray. Place the following ingredients on top; white end of eschallots, 2 cinnamon quills, roughly cut coriander root, star anise and crushed lime leaves to release flavor.

In a mixing bowl place all liquid ingredients together with ginger and garlic and mix well. Place over thinly sliced duck and make sure the duck is covered with liquid.

Cover tray with foil and bake in an oven at about 170degC. for approximately 15-20 minutes or until duck is just cooked through and tender. Set aside and allow to cool, there will be some duck fat set on top and if there is too much skim some off.

Ready to Serve When duck has cooled, break meat up slightly and place in a bowl with mixed salad leaves, orange segments, sliced water chestnuts and drizzle a little of the duck liquid over top for the dressing.

Mix lightly and place on a plate, garnish with cherry tomato halves, snow pea sprouts and kepjap manis.

To finish off your dish sprinkle the fried eschallots over top. ** This dish would make a great light lunch party dish with most of the ingredients found in the big supermarkets or a good Asian grocery store.

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INE of the month MICHAEL RYAN BRANCH MANAGER AT MORGAN’S CAIRNS Photo By Mick Fuhrimann

Happy new year! How are we all after that deluge of shiraz and tsunami of sparkling wine..? Yes, I hear what you are saying, that is what resolutions are for after all. A time of contrition perhaps and a time of circumspection.

80% of Australian wine is served at the wrong temperature – there, I said it. I suspected as much after the past 3 weeks but a new study by Taylors has confirmed the catastrophe.

Generally, white wine is served too cold and red wine too hot.

But is this such an issue? After all the golden rule is to serve whites chilled and red at room temperature. The fact is that wine that is too cold (red or white) loses it fruit and delicacy and instead retains bitter acidity. Wines that are too warm become volatile and alcohol dominant.

But don’t reach for the ice cubes just yet, help is at hand.

Taylors have put a temperature sensitive scale on their labels which shows exactly when the wine is at optimum drinking temperature. Nobel Prize I say! For the record, “room temperature” is based on the average spring temp of a medieval French dining room or about 16 degrees.

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In beautiful, tropical and only mildly medieval Cairns, look to take white wine out of the fridge 20 minutes before drinking and put reds IN the fridge 20 minutes before drinking. It makes a big difference. I know this involves a dangerous and potentially risky hiatus between arriving home from work and partaking in a glassful but it is well worth the angst.

Le Lievre Pessac Leognan2012 I tasted this intriguing Bordeaux with a mate in the DFS shop in Hong Kong airport last week whilst returning from a surfing camp in SE Taiwan. After overdosing on the local beer for 9 days it was a very welcome relief indeed. This is a wonderful mid level Bordeaux with restrained cassis and a wonderful spicy, gamey nose. The palate was full and plush with silky fine grain tannins rounding out the long clean finish.

Very French with a few funky edges and plenty of character.

See if you can find something similar locally – well worth the effort.

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Oceana Walk

Zambrero’s Brothers Matthew and Vince Toohey opened the Lake Street store of Zambrero’s, Australia’s fastest growing franchise, to offer diners modern, bold Mexican food.

“Fast, casual Mexican dining was missing from the cuisines on offer in Cairns. We thought that the flavor combinations at Zambrero’s are excellent, and that it would do well in the local market,” says Matthew .

The licenced restaurant is open 11am to 9pm Sunday to

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Along with food options such as burritos, nachos and taco’s, Zambrero’s also offer an extensive drinks menu with frozen margaritas, mojitos and sangria on offer.

Zambrero’s Shop 1 Oceana Walk 55-57 Lake St, Cairns Ph: (07) 4051 4637

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Offering a chilled out vibe tucked away from the main street, Blackbird Espresso by Coffee NQ has developed a cult following since it opened in 2014.

Catering largely to the glutenfree and vegan community, Blackbird are open 7am to 4pm Monday to Friday, 7.30am to 3pm Saturday and 08.30am to 12.30pm Sunday.

Owners Troy and Danielle Furner have both been in the coffee industry for many years, and enjoy sharing their experience and knowledge.

“We love the story of coffee from the grower to the cup, and want to share that love and passion with others,” says Troy.

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Paleo Café Serving only the freshest seasonal produce, the menu at Paleo Café is Paleo and 100% gluten free, and avoids dairy, grains, legumes, artificial sugars and preservatives.

Passionate about healthy fats and health-enhancing alternatives, the team at Paleo Café encourage healthy eating habits and relationships with food.

“We’re one of the only café’s with a real whole café health focus. No matter what your intolerance is, you’re going to

feel safe with our entire menu,” says owner Luca Vergari.

“The flavor and quality of food that we put out has really been embraced by everyone,” he adds.

No marketing gimmicks, just good, clean and nutritious food prepared with love.

Paleo Cafe is open from 7am until 5pm Monday to Friday, and 7am until 3pm on weekends.

Paleo Café Shop 16 Oceana Walk 62 Grafton St Cairns Ph: (07) 4041 3885

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Reserved on Grafton Specializing in quality breakfasts and delightful lunches, Reserved on Grafton is a chic establishment, reflecting an ambiance reminiscent of the Melbourne café scene.

Owner and chef Serina Victoria also presents an exquisite selection of cakes and pastries.

With a la carte dining in either air-conditioned comfort or alfresco style, the menu is a nod to Serina’s East German ancestry.

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“It is really based around my childhood and dishes that my aunt brought us up on. For me, it’s family food,” she says.

Also offering the finest selection of coffee from around the globe, Reserved on Grafton is open seven days a week from 7am until 2.30pm.

Reserved on Grafton Oceana Walk 62 Grafton St Cairns Ph: 0497 431 793

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S U G A R S TAT U S I will NOT quit sugar. At this point I am well aware that this statement flies in the face of Sarah Wilson, Australia’s vanguard anti-sugar campaigner and author of I Quit Sugar but I passionately believe that it’s impractical and well-nigh impossible to totally eliminate sugar from one’s life. However, on a sweeter note, Ms Wilson may be quietly relieved to learn that, after poring over her best-seller, I have joined the sugar-conscious bandwagon and, as a consequence, I have changed my relationship with sugar.

Back in my saccharine days, I’d liken my sugar intake to a full-time gig. I suspect that I had soluble carbohydrates of the exceedingly sweet variety in my system for at least 40 hours per week and I wasn’t really taking ‘days off ’ so to speak. Similar to Ms Wilson’s experience, I was consuming excessive amounts of sugar in seemingly innocuous foods such as milk, yoghurt and sundry condiments. However over the course of 2015, I managed to downgrade my intake to ‘casual’ and now, akin to a casual employee’s roster, my intake is infrequent and very much impulsive. Yes I am one of those annoying

people who consider a smoothie or toast with jam to be a ‘treat’. That being said, the temptation of a more part-time position with sugar is always lurking at this festive time of year, especially when the office seems to be brimming with Christmas leftovers. As a result, this week the temptation was overwhelming and I, Ilaria Brophy, entered into a fixed term contact with fructose and glucose and any other syrupy molecule that I could get my sugar-deprived lips around.

My rationale was pathetically naïve and simple – “It’s Holidays!”

This justification preoccupied me as I inhaled (Yes, I can’t recall chewing) a vast assortment of Roses’ chocolates. While surfing the sugar high, I felt little guilt (I eat kale, I deserve this!) until my blood sugar levels dropped leaving me with nothing but a sugar hangover.

This particular sugar crash was different and worse than my former sugar-binges probably due to my erstwhile low-sugar intake. I felt weak, fatigued, fuzzy-headed and very irritable. Later in the day, whilst attending a work function, I experienced more concerning side-effects:

heart palpitations, shortness of breath and upper lip perspiration. These symptoms would have been ‘situation normal’ for a hyped-up fan who had fortuitously caught a glimpse of Ed Sheeran at the Daintree River but here I was sitting in an air-conditioned boardroom partaking in humdrum small talk with a Sales Rep. Perhaps you may be thinking that these side effects are far too dramatic to be blamed squarely on sugar. But not according to David Gillespie, the author of Sweet Poison who states, “Sugar contains fructose, which produces a spike in our levels of the stress hormone, cortisol.”

Furthermore, a recent study involving adolescent mice, conducted by researchers from the Emory School of Medicine, revealed that a diet high in sugar led to depression and high anxiety in the rodents. Finally Ms Wilson (I couldn’t resist wheeling her out again…) put forth an intriguing and perhaps controversial view on fructose stating, “It’s the only food molecule on the planet not recognised by our bodies and is thus, metabolised in detrimental ways to our health, well-being, longevity and looks.” While Ms Wilson’s

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Some experts believe that it is toxic and responsible for a plethora of chronic diseases, while others believe that the worst case scenario is an over consumption of kilojoules.

While the ‘white coats’ search for conclusive evidence, perhaps it is a sage option to check in with your body and inquire discreetly about your sugar status: Is it full time, part time or casual? Or have you clocked up so much saccharine overtime that you’d quietly classify yourself as a sugar-holic? For now I’ll attempt to eat less sugar from 9 to 5. But when I do decide to indulge, I’ll remind myself to accept the consequences and maintain a sweet disposition.

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With a mantra of “Less politics, More action”, Division 3 Councillor Cathy Zeiger is passionate about facilitating positive improvements in her community.

Serving the southern area of Cairns in Bayview Heights, Woree, White Rock, Forest Gardens and Mount Sheridan as a Councillor since March 2015, Cr Zeiger is running as an independent candidate.

“I am not affiliated with any political party as I believe that local government should not be a political arena, but a governing body whose role is to assist and improve the community,” she says.

During her term in office, Cr Zeiger worked with residents, Council and developers to change the plan to extend Laurel Avenue, which the residents felt was unnecessary. This road had been approved in the Cairns Planning Scheme for over ten years. The road has been successfully ‘paused’, to be reassessed at a later date for permanent closure.

Not only does 2016 mark the 140th anniversary of the founding of Cairns, it is also set in the political calendar as the year for the next round of Queensland local elections.

Cr Zeiger was also successful in lobbying State Parliament to override the Department of Transport and Main Roads Policy and place two Traffic Crossing Supervisors on the six lane Bruce Highway, at Mount Sheridan, used twice daily by White Rock School students.

Polling booths will open on Saturday 19th March for the population of Cairns to decide who will lead them in regional council for the next four years.

Cr Zeiger has a background in small business, community service and the not for profit sector. While working as coordinator for Rock Impact Inc., she established the “Boost Brekky” Program, a free breakfast initiative now running in over 13 local schools.

As we prepare to cast our votes, CairnsLife Magazine is proud to present the following advertising feature on local candidates looking to represent us for the coming term.

We wish the many candidates well, and look forward to the subsequently elected guiding Cairns to a new level of prosperity.

In 2008 Cr Zeiger became involved in working with a number of children and their carers living in poverty in Kenya, and recently registered the Cairns based charity BIG International Inc. A resident of Cairns for the past 32 years, Cr Zeiger and her husband Steve have three daughters, and have recently become grandparents with the arrival of their first grandchild, Aiden.

Looking forward, Cr Zeiger hopes to have the opportunity to continue delivering on planned future key projects such as master planning of Jeff Pezzutti Park, construction of a good sized community hall and recreational fields for White Rock, and improvements to many local parks aimed at enhancing the southern region of Cairns, in turn benefiting community and the region as a whole.

For more information on Cr Zeiger visit her website www.cathyzeiger.org

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CAIRNS UNITY team

Bob Manning OAM

Brett Moller

MAYOR Cairns

CANDIDATE DIVISION 1

Regional Council

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rominent Cairns identity Bob Manning became mayor of Cairns in 2012 as leader of the Unity 2012 team.

A Vietnam veteran, Cr Manning has received several awards recognising his commitment to the community, including the Medal of the Order of Australia in 2004 for development and promotion of the tourism, marine and aviation industries; and in 2002, the Australia Day City of Cairns Citizen of the Year.

Born and bred in Cairns, Cr Bob serves as director of Manning has a wealth of senior management experience in Ausseveral local bodies, tralia and overseas. He was shire including Cairns Indigenous clerk at Longreach for seven Art Fair (CIAF) and Cairns years before becoming CEO of Regional Gallery the Cairns Port Authority from 1984 to 2002. In 2004, Cr Manning became general manager of the Cairns ship building company NQEA after serving as director of the company for nine years.

Overseas, Cr Manning worked as a strategic management consultant in Jordan on a US aid project to modernise management of the country’s custom service. He was also an advisor on tourism and port development in the Republic of South Korea, and in 2005 was appointed CEO of Hermes Airports Limited, a multinational consortium established to set up international airports in the Republic of Cyprus.

Cr Manning returned to Cairns in 2008 and became chairman of Anglicare North Queensland Limited.

Cr Manning is a life member of Tourism Tropical North Queensland, having served on the board for 15 years, including three years as chairman, and is an honorary member of Airports Council International. He serves as director of several prominent local bodies, including Cairns Indigenous Art Fair (CIAF), Advance Cairns, and Cairns Regional Gallery.

Cr Manning attended Edge Hill State School and Cairns State High School before graduating from the University of Southern Queensland with a Business Studies degree majoring in accounting.

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ivision One candidate Brett Moller is a new addition to the Cairns Unity team. A long-standing partner at Marino Moller Lawyers, the Cairns lawyer of 25 years is also the former State president of the Chamber of Commerce and Industry Queensland, as well as secretary for Regional Development Australia (Far North Qld and Torres Strait).

With extensive corporate governance experience through various director roles including Ports North, Mr Moller has the ability to communicate and empathise with people in his local community, while being equally comfortable attending policy council meetings in Canberra.

Mr Moller’s cane farming background provides important insight into issues confronting primary producers, while his expertise covers all aspects of rural law from property transactions to company and family structures.

Mr Moller’s vision for Division 1 includes the redevelopment of the Babinda Mill site, along with a review of council depots at Gordonvale and Babinda to strengthen support for the valued work the council employees do. He has also proposed improving the highway entrances to Gordonvale and Babinda making Brett’s vision includes them more attractive to locals and supporting local visitors alike. economic development Longer term, Mr Moller supports Local Area Economic Development plans for Gordonvale plans promoting Gordonvale and and Babinda Babinda communities as attractive and competitive locations to locate businesses, as well as a tourism and events strategy, and completion of the Alley Park Sporting Precinct redevelopment.

“More broadly, I envisage Cairns adopting our own regional outlook to lead our city and region in tropical knowledge and expertise, innovation and digital technology to be globally competitive and position ourselves to Asia and the world,” Mr Moller said.

Mr Moller was admitted to practice as a solicitor in 1991 and is competent in all areas of the law with a focus on commercial work for property investors, business owners, landlords, tenants, rural clients and community associations.

Cairns Unity delivered a surplus of $7.8million and Cairns Regional Council has the 2nd lowest debt level in Queensland

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Terry James

John Schilling COUNCILLOR DIVISION 2

DEPUTY MAYOR DIVISION 4

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airns deputy mayor Terry James has served as an effective member of local government for more than 12 years and holds the vision and experience to manage challenges facing the city’s future.

Born and educated in Cairns, Cr James has been a successful local small business owner for more than 35 years and says he has the skills to provide the people of Division 4 with the best representation on Council.

“To best handle the demands Terry has served as an created by the current growth effective member of local rate, it is important to continue to government for more provide adequate infrastructure than 12 years to support and care for visitors, residents and the surrounding environs,” said Cr James.

Cr James became deputy mayor as a member of the Cairns Unity 2012 team, and continues to embrace his various roles with professionalism, including as chair of the Planning and Economic Development Committee and chair of the Cairns Region’s Local Disaster Management Group.

He previously served as a councillor with Cairns City Council from 1999 to 2008, prior to amalgamation with Douglas Shire.

Cr James has long been involved in community work with various local organisations, including as a member of the Far North Queensland Youth Assistance Fund and, previously, with the Cairns Youth Centre and the Australian Volunteer Coast Guard (Cairns).

A building designer and consultant, Cr James established his company, JB Design, in 1978, and has served as director since, working with local councils on a raft of projects.

Cr James is a member of the third generation of his family to live in Cairns. He and wife Carole have five adult children between them, with 12 grandchildren mostly living in Cairns.

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ivision 2 Councillor John Schilling is well known as the former face of local home building company Mac Homes. John, as a Cairns Unity team member was elected in 2012 to serve Division 2, covering Edmonton and Bentley Park. Born in Bowen, John grew up in Sydney’s outer west before returning to North Queensland at the age of 21 where he began a successful career in real estate both as a sales executive and business owner.

After selling his interests in Mac Homes, John worked with David McCoy Homes, increasing turnover over three years by 450%. In 2010 John formed Mac Constructions (NQ).

Drawing on his customer service skills and business acumen, John is a passionate councillor who is results driven. With genuine care for community and particularly the people living in his division, John has embraced his opportunity as councillor to champion the people and their desire to live in an active community.

He has been instrumental in overseeing a number of developments and improvements, including building of the Edmonton Leisure Centre and installation of the PCYC as operational managers of the centre. Added to this John was elected in is the transformation of the Walker 2012 to serve Division 2, Road Sports Precinct with the estabcovering Edmonton lishment of expanded sporting fields and Bentley Park for baseball, softball, cricket, soccer, vigaro, netball and basketball. In the next term of Council John says he will focus on continuing to improve and develop the division while progressing a number of exciting new community recreation developments including building a new bitumen sealed BMX track, a dog off leash area and two new rectangular sporting fields to Fuller Park. Sugarworld will see the opening a new 10 lane, 25m program pool for learn to swim classes as part of The Sugarworld Masterplan and a doubling of the waterslide facilities. Southside Gymnastics will see more than a doubling of their existing facilities.

Council planted 7800+ trees since January 2015 and Council is on track to meet its 50% emissions reduction target by 2020

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Max O’Halloran

Greg Fennell COUNCILLOR DIVISION 9

COUNCILLOR DIVISION 7

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ax O’Halloran is an active member of the city’s local business and sporting communities with a passion for helping and providing for the residents of Cairns.

Originally from Tasmania, Cr O’Halloran has lived and worked in Cairns for more than 30 years and was elected as the Division 7 councillor in 2012.

“I am proud of the achievements I have accomplished to date, especially being elected as chairman of the Community, Sport Max is proud of the and Cultural services portfolio. achievements to date, Now, we need a continued focus especially as chairman and strong vision for the future,” of the Community, Sport said Cr O’Halloran. and Cultural services During his first term, Cr O’Halloran has been instrumental in developing and upgrading sporting precincts and cycle ways, supporting local arts groups, and stimulating the local economy and tourism through investment in business and events.

He counts among proudest achievements with council delivering the Lake Street extension, providing an additional route to link the airport and the city, and implementing the Endeavour Park Masterplan. A keen sportsman, Cr O’Halloran is a regular at local sporting fixtures and a strong advocate for further developing sporting opportunities for the community.

Cr O’Halloran served for nine years as a board member of AFL Cairns, receiving a Merit Award in 2010 for outstanding services to the sport. A life member of AFL Cairns, he also served as president of the Cairns Jockey Club and is a Patron of Cairns Band and The Little Theatre.

Prior to being elected to Council, Cr O’Halloran was influential in the fishing industry and continues to manage a small fleet of trawlers based in Cairns

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With some of the region’s best-known beaches within his division, Cr Fennell has overseen several upgrades during his term, including improving footpaths and facilities along the foreshore at Kewarra, Clifton and Trinity Beaches. Cr Fennell moved to the region from Sydney in 2004 and worked within the automotive sales industry prior to joining Cairns Regional Council. Formerly general manager at Tynan Motor Group, Cr Fennell then spent six years as fleet manager at Westco Nissan.

If re-elected, Cr Fennell’s vision is focused on fixing traffic congestion for Northern Beaches commuters using Captain Cook Highway, with a proposal to extend the National Route One from Woree to Smithfield. He has also proposed removing a 40km/h speed restriction along a congested section of Sheridan Street, Cairns North.

Proposed projects within Proposed projects within his his division include a $5 division include a $5 million million cycle trail along cycle trail along the northern beaches foreshore, providing the beaches foreshore stunning views and leisurely access for both cyclists and pedestrians, with work expected to commence this year. Upgrades are also planned for Cedar Road and Williams Esplanade in Palm Cove, with proposals to reconfigure the latter to a one-way thoroughfare.

Cr Fennell first joined the workforce as a 16-year-old, commencing his career in 1973 as a boilermaker apprentice at Garden Island Dockyard for the Department of Defence (Navy). He started in vehicle sales in 1985 and went on to hold a number of management positions at prestige dealerships throughout Sydney.

Unity axed fees and charges so you pay less

In total 141 fees and charges including credit card charges were removed from Council’s schedules AUTHORISED K. DEWAR, 117 WILLIAMS ESPLANADE, PALM COVE FOR CAIRNS UNITY

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ivision 8 Councillor Jessie Richardson joined Cairns Unity team inspired to serve her community with an open mind.

“I have always been interested in people and enjoy making life easier for those I meet. I have a motto that I need to learn something new every day, otherwise there is no point in being here,” said Cr Richardson.

Cr Richardson’s vision for her division includes developing master plans for Yorkeys Knob Jessie will champion and Holloways Beach foreshores, introducing a youth proa youth program , and gram for the Northern Beaches, the upgrading of and upgrading the Smithfield Smithfield Sport and Sport and Recreation Centre.

Recreation Centre Born in Gympie but raised in North Queensland, Cr Richardson has historical connections to Cardwell and Tully, with relatives who served on council in both areas.

With broad experience across a range of industries, Cr Richardson prides herself on having the people’s touch, along with a depth of understanding of the distinct character of the Far North.

She spent her formative years working in the family business, acquiring business and cooking skills she then applied as a chef in her own restaurant at Yungaburra. Other experience includes four years in real estate, ten years in body corporate management, and four years in hotel management. Before moving to the region, Cr Richardson managed the Ansett Pioneer office in Mt Isa for 12 years, significantly increasing their business and profile, and has been an active volunteer for many organisations. She serves as chair of various local bodies including the Independent Rate Review Tribunal, Cairns Regional Organising Committee for the North Queensland Games, and North Queensland Sports Foundation A&R Committee, as well as vice-chair of North Queensland Sports Foundation.

Wife to Peter, Cr Richardson has two children and seven grandchildren.

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ichie Bates is a long term resident with a thorough knowledge of the community he serves. As a former railway tradesman, Cr Bates understands the needs of working people, but also knows the importance of strong business principles underpinning a successful council.

Married with two adult children, Cr Bates recognises the value of the Far North’s unique lifestyle and is dedicated to preserving all that is good in the region. His public profile and accessibility is testament to his grass roots style of representation and commitment to local government. Cr Bates considers a healthy population and environment as key objectives for council, and has worked hard to champion causes supporting an active community.

“Our tropical lifestyle is fundamental to the Cairns economy and our prosperity,” he said.

Cr Bates has undertaken many projects for the benefit of his division and the region during his term, including drainage and flood mitigation, CBD revival, and numerous entertainment and sporting upgrades, boosting infrastructure and creating growth Richie has undertaken through new jobs. many projects for the As chair of the Water and Waste benefit of his division Committee, ensuring water remains accessible and inexpenand the region during sive is a priority for Cr Bates. his term He oversaw implementation of a 30-year water strategy for the region, ensuring a sustainable and affordable solution without impeding growth, while the introduction of a water rebate scheme provided an important safety net for residents affected by higher water usage through undetected leakages.

Cr Bates takes pride in his ability to work in a collaborative way with fellow councillors and council officers.

“Local government requires a non-adversarial collegiate approach to governance. Working together to achieve a common good has been the hallmark of this term in council, and I am proud to have been able to forge productive relationships to deliver this,” said Cr Bates.

Cairns Unity is not a political party in disguise They are a team of individuals not backed by the ALP, LNP or any other political party

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The Connect Cairns Team Connect Cairns is an independent group of locals who all love where we live.

We are running for the 2016 local government election because we intend our community to direct decision-making about our city’s future. Connect Cairns representatives will listen to the residents, engage with the community to find solutions, and deliver the services and policies people want.

Vote for the Connect Cairns team and Jim Brooks for Mayor to deliver a vision for Cairns that will support community-driven decision-making, a Council which contributes to a strong local economy and recognises our multi-cultural strengths, and sees our natural environment as the cornerstone of our economy and lifestyle.

Our Vision for Cairns Cairns is a safe, inclusive and connected community that values people, our environment and a strong economy.

Jim Brooks CANDIDATE FOR MAYOR

Cairns is a world class, sustainable city with a local community feel.

Cairns is city that celebrates our natural attractions and nurtures them for future generations.

We want Cairns residents to have a shared sense of who we are – resilient, robust, friendly, inclusive, welcoming –taking responsibility and shaping our preferred future.

Jesse Martin

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Michael McGarry

Who we are We are a competent, trustworthy, and cohesive team.

We are organised, dedicated and committed to action.

We are well known and respected, as a team and individually.

We are values driven and want the best for Cairns now and in the future.

Our Values Listen. Engage. Deliver.

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We value: Listening and respecting the views of others Respectful, energetic and responsive leadership Fairness and transparency Honesty and integrity Hard work Innovation and creativity Curiosity, openness, playfulness and fun Personal and community safety Collaboration and co-operation

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The Regional Sponsored Migration Scheme (RSMS) allows employers in regional or low population growth areas of Australia, including Cairns and surrounding areas, to sponsor employees who are foreign nationals for a permanent visa to work in Australia.

The requirements of the employer include offering an eligible skilled position to the visa applicant for a minimum of two years. The employer must be active and lawfully operating in regional Australia, show that the position cannot be filled by an Australian employee and pay a market salary rate.

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The more things change the more they stay the same Suzanne Hadley Each year across the globe resolutions are made, promises to ourselves to change the way we do things, but so often by the end of January some of those resolutions have been put in place, while others have melted away like the excitement of a bargain at the Boxing Day sales. And when it comes to relationships, promises to oneself to do things differently are honoured more in the breach than the observance. The emotional and financial stresses and strains of the festive season take their toll, and a decision to part ways brings with it its own unique set of stressors.

#2 Don’t go to social media to air your grievances highs and lows during divorce, parenting or other aspects of relationship breakdown. Don’t. Just don’t.

And now for the “do” list. #3 Do Picture clearly how you want to feel and be perceived not only at the end of your breakup, but also with the children involved.

Let’s deal with the don’ts first.

When those children reach the significant milestones like high school graduation, university graduation, engagements, weddings the birth of grandchildren both parents will still be involved. Keeping this focus in mind always, together, you and your lawyer will be able to determine the best legal strategies for your case to help you achieve this goal with minimum of bitterness.

Maintain clear site of your goals and revisit them frequently, to make sure both you and your lawyer stay on track.

#1 Don’t seek legal advice from family, friends, colleagues or even law enforcement folks.

#4 Do Work on improving your communication skills to get through the separation process.

It is our natural tendency, and in human nature being what it is, our closest family and friends will want to share their view on how you should approach the legal aspects of your separation. Law applies differently to every unique situation and it’s better to avoid confusion and more importantly unrealistic expectations by seeking expert legal advice.

Well Hello Captain Obvious! Effective communication among parties involved in relationship breakdown is critical.

I understand that sometimes it can be overwhelmingly difficult to stay focused, especially when children are involved, but do yourself and your lawyer a favour by remaining civil. Yes, especially to your former

My advice for getting through a set of circumstances, whilst not unique in society, is unique to you, would be this. Take 5. Take five minutes to take on board these five tips for navigating your way through what’s likely to be the most stressful and painful experience of your adult life.

partner. Never forget you were in love once.

Be completely open with your lawyer and don’t make assumptions about what your lawyer does and doesn’t need to know. We don’t like surprises. #5 – Do focus on self-care when going through a divorce.

When you engage an expert family lawyer your problems become their problems. The family lawyer loses sleep worrying about your case while you might just get some rest for the first time in months. Take notice, get exercise, focus on relaxation, learn to meditate and seek help from a local therapist specializing in family domestic problems.

At the end of the day, you want to be well, stay well, eat well, and when the time comes, once again, love well

Suzanne Hadley is a Queensland Law Society Accredited Family Law Specialist.

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It’s All About

your attitude Eva Grabner

Welcome to a bright, shiny, new 2016! Isn’t it amazing how people change when a New Year starts? I’ve been thinking a lot about it lately because really it’s just another day, but we live by a calendar that dictates seasons, events, occasions and celebrations so when this new, fresh day approaches we get all excited and positive and set new year resolutions and you can feel it everywhere, can’t you? I do, for sure.

But then as the days and months trickle on, the gym memberships decline and the negativity starts creeping back in. You didn’t get the job you wanted, you didn’t win the lotto, your child didn’t get class captain, etc. etc. Yes, as time goes by unfortunate things will happen, things will not work out like you wanted, but good things happen too. The issue is – how do YOU handle the good with the bad?

I am a firm believer that attitude is everything.

Some people appear to love being miserable.

We all know people like that and they sap our energy, it’s exhausting and demoralising. I actively avoid negative people especially as a mother to a young child; if I want him to grow up with a positive attitude and a happy demeanour (which I most certainly do) then I have to set a good example.

I read a recent article by Entrepreneur

Magazine which stated that attitude is more important than intelligence. Thinking of the workplace in particular, I completely agree.

Over the years I have seen a massive shift from clients requiring ‘a degree in this and experience in that’ to ‘they need to fit in and have the right attitude’.

You are either a person with a fixed or growth mindset (think glass half full scenario)! If you have a fixed mindset you will believe you are who you are and cannot change to any significant degree. By comparison, a person with a growth mindset believes that they can improve with effort.

Don’t get me wrong, we all have good days and we all have bad days, but it’s how you respond to the bad days that matter. Do you just give up, or just keep on pushing through?

There are numerous examples out there of people who have fallen time and time again but kept trying to eventually become a success. Two that immediately come to mind are Walt Disney and Bill Gates. Gates was a Harvard dropout and Disney was fired from a newspaper because ‘he lacked imagination and had no good ideas.’ What??? Imagine the world without either of them?

So what can we do to stay strong and keep positive? Here are some ideas which may help:

Be passionate – love what you do and do what you love! Pursue your passion relentlessly!!

Take action – just do something, anything.

Small steps will eventually lead to big results.

Go above and beyond – either in your own business or a work environment, offer a better service.

Expect results, rather than defining success or failure. Results are not good or bad they are simply a scorecard. Its how you interpret the scorecard that will keep you empowered.

Not accomplishing the results you expect can be an opportunity to investigate why and how rather than label them a ‘failure’.

Flexibility – speaks for itself. In an everevolving world you must be flexible to change your approach and/or mindset if things are not going your way.

Don’t complain. Things don’t always work out so look for opportunity; everywhere!

Good Luck, Happy New Year and I’m looking forward to sharing my positive experiences with you during 2016!

Eva Grabner is an Executive Recruiter and Search Consultant with nearly a decade of experience across a multitude of industries, and the Managing Director of Elite Executive www.eliteexecutive.com.au

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2016 at Full Throttle

The Cairns Chamber of Commerce has commenced 2016 at full throttle. Following our annual member survey, we have used the feedback to design and launch a raft of initiatives, projects and new services for our members.

Accordingly, we have updated our Strategic Plan, aligned our operational budget and invested in new staff to exceed member service expectations in line with exceptional membership growth rates. We fondly farewell Danae Jones and warmly welcome our two new Business Development Managers, Simone Travers and Fiona Arnfield to the Chamber family, who will be your first port of call for any business development, promotion and partnership opportunities.

We have created the new Premium Membership option, where members can receive one hour free business advice from member solicitors, HR specialists, financial advisors, taxation and accounting advisors, SEO and marketing specialists, training advisors and the ability to list multiple ABNs, along with many other benefits.

‘Members providing services to members’ is how we ‘keep it local’ and support regional business growth.

We have doubled our internal project management capability so that we can further invest in our industry development program. We already have active project teams and plans in place to drive growth in the logistics, education, construction, taxation and business planning, aviation, financial advisors and civil construction sectors, and we will be adding to this extensive list in 2016.

We have the local and federal government elections coming up soon.

Members have already been consulted regarding the priorities they want the Cairns Chamber to lobby for on their behalf. We will again be partnering with Advance Cairns and TTNQ on an agreed list of priorities for investment across our region.

2016 is going to be a great year full of promise. We look forward to tackling all the challenges and opportunities at full throttle in partnership with our members and our community…

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Social Media Integration Cathy Earle I often questioned myself years ago when I used the phrase “social media integration,” it almost felt as if I’d coined it myself, as it really wasn’t the common web design catch phrase it is today.

I can now safely say not only has it earned its position as one of the Internets most overused terms, but it’s also one of the most commonly misused catchphrases now being thrown about in the world of web design.

Some clients get really excited about integration when questioned if they’d like it added to their new website design. “Oh yes”, they say, “I definitely want social media integration,” but do they even know what it means? From the way I’ve seen it used, the answer would be a resounding . . . no.

Let’s start with what it’s not. If you have some social media icons on your website, sorry folks this is not “integration”. Worse yet, if clicking those icons just sends you to Facebook.com or Twiter.com . . . that too is not “integration”, and it’s just wrong, so please stop doing this!

On a really basic level, you could possibly get away with saying you have social media integration” when clicking on those pretty

icons takes you to your branded social media page. For example, when clicking the Facebook icon on your website it directs you to facebook.com/yourpage name — it’s really not what integration is all about, that’s just a link from your site to your social media channels.

posting a news story or blog on your website, that content can then be pushed to your social media channels and distributed to your email subscribers. Once the blog post reaches it’s final destinations, the automatically generated links are then directed back to your website.

So what is social media integration, and what’s the benefit of incorporating it into your website? One of the biggest benefits of having your website connected to your social media accounts is that it can help with your Search Engine Optimisation (SEO).

And there you have it — Social Media Integration 101!

The process of integration, means you’re distributing content directly from your website to your social media channels, and in turn driving traffic from your social media channels back to your website.

Cathy Earle is an Internet Consultant and Social Media Strategist. She has been developing websites and online stratigies for clients in Australia and North America for over 15 years. Her degree in Public Relations and Management Communication along with a 12 year career as an owner of an independent publishing company has proven beneficial to her work today, navigating the Internet and the vast world of online marketing.

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John Magee, director of the innovative family practice AUDiOHEALTH says he is very pleased that he is able to offer this device as it is so readily accepted by people wanting ultimate discretion, comfort and convenience. “We are offering a free trial of the device to anyone who is a candidate”, says John. So with the proof of the pudding being in the eating and nothing to lose but your hearing loss now is an excellent time to take up this special offer.

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PSA or Prostate Specific Antigen is a substance made in the prostate and detected in the blood stream of men using a simple test. It tends to go up in men with prostate cancer but not always.

It can also go up for other reasons such as noncancerous prostate enlargement, infection, physical activity and sometimes sexual intercourse.

Before we look for a cancer and make a diagnosis we need to know that doing so is going to benefit the patient. By benefit, we mean that having this information and carrying out treatment is going to help the man live better and longer.

Some prostate cancers are what we call a low grade type and if present in small amounts do not warrant aggressive treatment. For example, if an 85 year old man has a small amount of non aggressive cancer then carrying out major surgery or radiotherapy or chemotherapy is not necessarily going to improve his length of life or quality of life.

Unfortunately, in the past men would tend to present at late stages of prostate cancer. This is when it is known as metastatic. That is, it has spread to other parts of the body. In this situation it can not be cured but may be able to be controlled to improve lifespan and lifestyle.

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of screening for prostate cancer?

More than 3000 men die from prostate cancer in Australia every year. One out of every eight men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer in their lifetimes.

The chance of being diagnosed with prostate cancer is doubled if a man’s father or brother has been diagnosed.

Of course, the only way to confirm the diagnosis of prostate cancer is to take a biopsy (sample). These days, if a man has an elevated PSA the best method of looking at the prostate is with a multi-parametric MRI which requires the man to lie on his back for usually less than half an hour. It is not necessary to use probes in the bottom. If the “screening” MRI detects an area of suspected tumour, a biopsy will be required on a separate occasion. Only one or two samples are usually needed with the MRI because of its accuracy particularly when the Soteria Remote Controlled Manipulator (RCM) is used. This is a “robot” which obtains extremely accurate biopsies and therefore taking multiple samples under general anaesthetic with a stay in hospital is not necessary.

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Keeping focused on

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2016 is now in full swing and you’re probably kicking off a new year’s resolution which will likely include exercise, dieting and quitting one bad habit. More often than not though, we all succumb to old habits quickly and our vision of glory is now just a distant memory. We usually get caught up with the same excuses, making the same choices and expecting results to happen overnight. I know it sounds cliché but Rome wasn’t built in a day and for 2016 it’s no different. Following these simple concepts will ensure you have all the tools you need to achieve your health and fitness goals for the future.

Make goals Believe it or not preparation is a huge part of your journey. A wise man once said “if I had 6 hours to cut down a tree, I would spend 4 hrs sharpening my axe”. Setting S.M.A.R.T. goals, Specific Measurable Achievable Relevant and timely, will give you a solid foundation for success. Creating a strategy with yourself or someone to organise a game plan will provide direction and milestones for the journey.

Make it fun Does the thought of going to a gym or doing boot camp make you cringe? When we engage in physical activity from a playful point of view, we stimulate an elevated hormonal response releasing endorphins, serotonin and oxytocin, empowering us to repeat the behaviour. Having fun with our children or playing childhood games with our friends is a way to enjoy exercise without the feeling of militant expectation.

Make small changes Sustainability comes from making positive behaviour changes over an extended period of time. When we make small changes to our lifestyle

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we minimise the feelings of being overwhelmed by our already busy lives. Something as simple as adding 20mins of daily incidental exercise or increasing the number of alcohol free days is an example of creating small change.

Make change consistent Consistency has rewards… it brings results. Maintaining and reviewing change produces a greater return on investment. If you “fall off the wagon” (which we all do), dust yourself off – tomorrow is a new day. If your goal is to exercise 4 times per week but miss 2 sessions, you haven’t failed, cut yourself some slack, you’ve just met your first hurdle. A great way to overcome hurdles is our next point, have a strong support network.

Make your journey Supportive!!

Are you trying to embark on your journey by yourself ? Every great athlete has a supportive team behind them to achieve their goal and you are no different. Engaging your friends, family and work mates to help along the journey is great motivation. Joining an exercise and activity group with a motivating leader will ensure great results as well.

In conclusion, these simple concepts added to your everyday life will make a big difference in building your ‘Rome’. Make 2016 a year to be surrounded by supportive people and create a fun environment to achieving your health and fitness goals.

Scott Payne is a Senior Accredited Exercise Physiologist at Complete Health and Fitness Solutions. www.chfsonline.com.au

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