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WARNER’S CORNER DAVE WARNER Star 102.7

I was grateful to receive your letter praising my last year’s tax return as ‘outstanding’, but you might want to cool your jets in the praise department because I haven’t actually done it yet.

Oh! Late? Right. Is it true you’re not allowed to look out your window in the morning? Because it would give you nothing to do in the afternoon?

I’d like you to cast your cold lifeless eyes over some ideas you might consider taxing out of existence in next year’s budget, stuff that in no way enhances our quality of life or provides any real benefits to the people of Australia. And they sorta shit me.

I’d like to see a heavy tax on: 1. People called David Koche who enter a cyclone watch area. More destructive than the actual weather event. 2. Fidget Spinners. Sorry kids but a stick is more interesting. 3. Spoilt young Australian tennis players who don’t have a crack. GET OFF MY LAWN! 4. Entering a lift before anyone’s had a chance to exit. Rude. 5. I can’t believe this is still happening, but Polo shirt collars in the upright position, not many blokes still do it, but it’s wrecking the game of golf for everyone. 6. Strollers, trolleys or bikes parked across the doorway of a shop. 7. Unless you’re a cricketer, a karate instructor or a Jedi Knight, white pants worn by blokes under the age of 30.

Before I start filling out my, as you so kindly put it, outstanding tax return, I have one last question. If I fulfill my Grandmothers dying wish and spread her ashes over the sea, am I considered a carbon polluter and will I get slugged with some sort of Carbon Tax? If so, she can continue to ‘over sea’ the mantelpiece.

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THIS REALLY IS CAIRNS’ MOST WONDERFUL TIME OF THE YEAR. The city is alive with the excitement and colour of festivals and spring racing, and there is an air of rejuvenation about the city, undoubtedly generated by a few weeks of cooler temperatures.

HELLO SPRING You Gorgeous Thing!

And speaking of celebrations - we’re in party mode as Oasis Magazine turns three! Hip Hip Hooray! I want to extend my enormous gratitude to the droves of wonderful people who have contributed to my magazine since its launch back in 2014. I’m so incredibly thankful to be supported by some of Cairns best and brightest business owners, who continually offer me so much motivation, guidance and criticism when it’s necessary! Here’s to many more candles on the cake!

In this issue, as usual, we’ve searched high and low to bring to you the most interesting bits of local life. A highlight of this issue was being welcomed into the home of Meaghan Confait and Liam Downes, whose life changed so dramatically in 2012, after a seemingly ordinary activity saw Liam slip from a ladder, break his neck and then begin the greatest battle of his life. Theirs is a story of love and family, of hope and strength, and a determination that is infectious. Please join us on page 38, and hear the heartwarming promise Liam made to Meaghan.

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The opinion expressed in each article is the opinion of its author and does not necessarily reflect the opinion of the Publisher. Therefore, the Publisher carries no responsibility for the opinion expressed thereon. The publishers, advertisers and contributors are in no way responsible for any actions taken by an individual, organisation or any party on the basis of reading any of the material within this publication.

We also catch up with former Oasis Magazine cover-couple, Michelle and Wade Champion, as they join the Marsh Property team in their stunning Edge Hill office.

We’ve got the inside scoop on the Citizens of the Great Barrier Reef movement, the brainchild of the founder of Earth Hour, Andy Ridley, and we meet Redlynch siblings, Ben and Sam Hope, to chat about their band, Twelve Ballet, recently being unearthed by TripleJ. Our resident columnists, Hayley Gillespie,

Keesha MacLean, and Bluey Forsyth give us their take on the local arts, music, and sporting scenes, while Dave Warner gives us his two cents worth in Warner’s Corner. And we take a look at the soaring successes of female architects in Cairns.

We also check in on a few of the upcoming TEDxJCU speakers, and find out more about this global innovation movement that Jen McHugh has brought to Cairns, and Aylie McDowall reveals her new design showroom, Pattern By Design.

And the fashion - who can resist the fashion!? This time of year is perfectly designed for kitting up in our finest, and this issue’s style will not disappoint.

Our front cover and fashion shoot features the very stunning Nicky Balderson, oozing glamour in gorgeous outfits from Tea Lily, while Oceana Walk Arcade introduce their Cairns Cup Fashion Ambassadors - Maddy Dixon, Stacie Galeano, Michele Annison and Rachel Bradley.

Supporting local small business is what we’re famous for, and in this issue we have an abundance of local style for you to draw inspiration from. I’m delighted to feature some of the city’s finest, locally owned fashion retailers - Tea Lily, Oceana Walk Arcade, Lulubelle’s, Wild Sugar, FAmazing and Pattern By Design.

Local businesses rely on the support of locals, so can I please ask that when you’re hunting for new outfits for the upcoming season, to look local first. Your purchases will mean the world to the families who run those businesses.

Until next time,

Jules xx

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DUNDEE’S ON THE WATERFRONT, OPEN FOR BREAKFAST, LUNCH & DINNER, 7 DAYS A WEEK.

Dundee’s

ON THE WATERFRONT

For over 30 years, Dundee’s on the Waterfront has been serving culinary delights to both locals and tourists visiting the region. But some may not be aware that, in addition to their regular lunch and dinner service, they now offer breakfast from 6am every day.

Located on the board walk under Cairns Harbour Lights Hotel, you’ll love the fabulous views over the Marina and Trinity Inlet plus the convenience of being within walking distance to all central hotels and shops Dundee’s offers a variety of function spaces, that are perfect for your next breakfast, lunch or dinner event, as well as after work drinks, tapas and snack.

FREE WIFI

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With free WiFi and 2 flat screen TVs available for presentations, Dundee’s is your ideal venue for small corporate presentations or workshops.

Catering to all group sizes from small to very large, corporate events and personal celebrations, Dundee’s can tailor a menu to suit all budgets and food types.

Dundee’s on the Waterfront, open for Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner, 7 days a week.

Free WiFi & parking available under Harbour Lights.

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Dinner and SPIRITS SPIRITS

Fair winds and following seas on the Spirit of Cairns I think it’s pretty safe to say that most Cairns locals would have seen the cityscape from Trinity Inlet by day, however I doubt that too many would have seen it by night. Certainly, until recently, I was one of those people.

That was until I went on a dinner cruise with the Spirit of Cairns.

It was pure luck for my +1 and I that the drizzly Cairns weather had finally cleared and we were treated to one

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of those absolutely stunning Cairns winter days in the lead up to our 6pm dinner departure that evening.

As we boarded, we were greeted by our host and waitresses for the evening who offered my fiancĂŠe and I a glass of sparkling wine and a beer, which we gratefully accepted before being shown to our table for the evening.

Amongst the passengers onboard, there was a couple celebrating their 10th wedding anniversary, a group of elderly Japanese folk that were having a roaring good time, and a hens party

the night we dined on the Spirit of Cairns.

Afterwards we made our way onto the upper deck to enjoy the sunset over Marlin Marina. Glasses were chinked, photos ensued and we soon found ourselves back down on the main deck for the safety briefing before departure.

After all the safety requirements were fulfilled and we were shown how to don a lifejacket in the unlikely event of having to abandon ship, the crew let go lines and we were off on our dinner cruise.

Serenaded by the sweet sounds of Johnny on the mike - playing everything from Ed Sheeran to Stealers Wheel the ambiance was really quite lovely and it wasn’t long till the buffet was called and we were treated to prawns, salt and pepper calamari, steamed fish and fresh Pacific Oysters flown up from South Australia that very day. However, this buffet is not just for the seafood lovers like myself, there are plenty of other dishes to satisfy the non seafood loving seafarers.

When we’d had our fill of savoury dishes, we retreated to the foredeck, drink in hand to enjoy the city lights and check out the enormous cruise ship that had recently berthed in alongside the Cairns Cruise Ship Terminal.

Before we knew it dessert was called.

I overlooked the homemade brownies, caramel slice and mango mousse and went straight for the cheese platter. I can’t help myself – cheese is life!

The service from the waitresses onboard was efficient and friendly without being intrusive or overbearing.

The food didn’t disappoint and there’s a great drink menu including a large list of cocktails to keep the punters happy.

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THE ARTS The most exiting time of year is here, and Cairns Festival offers all the fun of the fair in the form of the arts. I can’t wait! Between August 25 and September 3, there will be a non-stop bonanza of art, culture, music, interaction and shared learning, all thanks to Cairns Regional Council.

national artists to create a large-scale projection artwork on the historic Cairns City Library. These artworks speak to the culture, history and lifestyle of Tropical North Queensland, turning the Cairns City Library into an outdoor gallery of pictures, sound and light. This year the library will be the canvas for Resonance.

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Resonance - A natural frequency, a vibration determined by the physical experience of living on country. This work is a visual response to country, to the land that has formed and nurtured these three proud women of Yarrabah – Edna Ambrym, Philomena Yeatman and Valmai Pollard.

Resonance is a collaboration between Yarrabah Art Centre and projection specialists AGB Events.

Human Knitting At The Torrid Zone Party on August 25. Join the fun in creating a collaborative masterpiece to celebrate KickArts’ 25th birthday. Learn a ‘hands on’ approach to knitting and add your own section to the collaborative public artwork for display on the front of the Centre of Contemporary Arts building during Cairns Festival. No bookings required. Enquiries please contact 4050 9496.

CAIRNS CITY LIBRARY

City Lights - Now in its third year, the City Lights program engages local and

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CAIRNS STAGE – CAIRNS ESPLANADE The Making Place - Make new friends, make new things and make new experiences at The Making Place. This is a FREE workshop and performance space that will

feature a range of local artists, performers and community and cultural organisations.

This smorgasbord of workshops includes still life drawing, Pastel finger art and don’t miss photographer Peter Solness at his pop-up studio where he will be creating family portraits with a difference.

FESTIVAL FOR KIDS

Come and rest under the shade of the fig trees and enjoy a range of music, workshops, games and performances.

Let’s go fly a Kite - Join in kite making and decorating workshops and fly your kites along the esplanade.

Percussion Tree - Learn to drum with UpBeat the Drum Monster and perform a concert to your family and friends. Have a great time and make the most of all the free events. Check out the web site for so much more! http://www.cairns.qld.gov. au/festival/my-festival

WHAT’S ON AT CoCA

August & September Prepare to be entertained at the Centre of Contemporary Arts with two knock out, hilarious performances that will see pop culture, botox and all things #firstworldwhitegirls collide in a satirical mix of comedy, romance and Australian “suburbia”.

Since their sell-out season in 2014, #FirstWorldWhiteGirls have been making audiences squirm with delight with their hilariously narcissistic brand of slick comedy and catchy vocals.

Now they are back this August 11 &12 with #FirstWorldWhiteGirls: Botox Party! – that further pokes fun at first world entitlement and the self-obsessed “me” generation.

To celebrate, #FirstWorldWhiteGirls are throwing the most exclusive party in town and you’re invited. Grab the girls together for an outrageous hour of confessions, makeovers, celebrity worship and backstabbing in this hilarious celebration of first world vanity.

Take a peek into the lifestyles of the rich and heinous, set to a soundtrack of original comic songs exposing the struggles of our age – quinoa enemas, Snapchat filters, accidental sexting, foetus facials and the Refugee Diet. Don’t miss this chance to see just how offensive privilege can be.

LOVE DANCE… but with a twist? Taking to the CoCA stage September 14-15 is BLUE

LOVE created by award-winning Australian choreographer, artistic director and acclaimed dancer Shaun Parker.

A delightful infusion of intense physical theatre, comedy and dance, BLUE LOVE offers a poetic and satirical take on the clichés of pop culture, romance and suburbia.

From a fantastic place where TV soap meets art-house film, characters Glenn and Rhonda Flune draw on popular works of art across theatre, music and film, parodying the lip-service given to love and its incarnations as they take the audience on an expedition in search of the perfect relationship.

#FIRSTWORLDWHITEGIRLS: BOTOX PARTY!: AUGUST 11 & 12. INDIVIDUAL TICKETS $35 OR CABARET TABLES (FOUR PEOPLE) $124.

BLUE LOVE: SEPTEMBER 14 & 15. TICKETS FROM $24.

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BUTTERFLIES ARE FREE

love, laughter and fears Butterflies Are Free is a beautiful romantic comedy written by Leonard Gershe. It has all the elements most of us can relate to; aspirations, desires, dreams and our realisation of reality.

BUTTERFLIES ARE FREE OPENS AT THE RONDO THEATRE THURSDAY AUGUST 10TH TO FRIDAY AUGUST 18TH

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The play is set in a New York apartment in 1969. It has vibes of flower power, freedom and individuality that fill the air when a carefree ‘girl next door’ walks into this young man’s apartment and eventually into his life.

She (Andrea Mullens) is a kooky, fun-loving actress who refuses to be tied down. He (Kristian Lupinski) is a lovable, happygo-lucky singer who is trying to make it on his own. How they fall in love - almost lose each

other - and then learn the real meaning of love - is a funny, touching story of today.

But be warned, it’s not all sunshine and roses. Things start to get a little interesting when his mother (Cath Willacy) makes an unexpected visit!

The Broadway production of Butterflies Are Free ran for 1128 performances then after three successful years on Broadway the play was adapted to a movie in 1972 starring Goldie Hawn. The movie was an instant success in the USA and the supporting actress (Eileen Heckart) playing the role of mother, won an Academy award for her performance.

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MEET CREATIVE DUO BONEMAP!

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With thanks to the Regional Arts Development Fund – a partnership between the Queensland Government and Cairns Regional Council to support local arts and culture in regional Queensland.

T AY A THD R I B TH 25

The Torrid Zone: Celebration 25 Years is on display at KickArts Contemporary Arts Gallery One from the 25th of August to the 21st of October 2017. Join the fun at the FREE opening night extravaganza on Friday the 25th of August 2017, 6pm10pm! Participate in creative workshops on the evening, and learn a ‘hands on’ approach to knitting. Experience interactive performances by creative duo Bonemap, and Zane Saunders.

Take a chance and win with ticketed fundraising prize draws!

THE TORRID ZONE: JOIN THE

KickArts celebrates its 25-year history through its annual members’ exhibition The Torrid Zone. Opening in conjunction with the 2017 Cairns Festival, The Torrid Zone celebrates Cairns at its most creative. The exhibition showcases the diversity of KickArts members’ living and working in Tropical Far North Queensland.

FUN IN C EL EB R A TIN G

THE TORRID ZONE: CELEBRATING 25 YEARS

Bonemap is a creative partnership between Far North Queensland practitioners Rebecca Youdell and Russell Milledge.

Working together for over a decade they have facilitated multidisciplinary collaborative projects that focus on the expanding territory between technology, new media and performance.

Bonemap will present an ephemeral performance installation as part of KickArts 25-year celebrations at the opening night of The Torrid Zone on the 25th of August 2017 from 8pm. Join them in celebrating Cairns at its most creative!

Image Credits Bonemap: Bonemap Morphology 5 2016 digital print Creative duo Bonemap – Russell Milledge and Rebecca Youdell

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LIVE & LOCAL

Live and local music is in abundance during August and September this year with so many local events for all of us to enjoy!

ELIXIR BAR, ABBOTT STREET. The Elixir Bar (formerly known as the famous Bernies Jazz Bar) have recently gone through several owners, however, I am thrilled Sky Riki Rixon (Travel Beats ) and Bill Shields have taken over.

Sky and Bill have been a tremendous support to Cairns live music scene through Travel Beats and now Elixir Bar.

Elixir Bar is one of THE bars to go to for live music in Cairns.

Visiting artists and local musicians perform five nights a week from Wednesday to Sunday.

Musicians happily jam together most evenings too.

A great place to network and meet fellow artists and anyone passionate about live music.

Open Mic night hosted by

SPICE OF LIFE If you are after an entertaining night of spicy, silly, naughty fun, then this musical cabaret is for you.

Local talent performing as you’ve never seen them before. Three nights at the new Cairns Dinner Theatre at The Pullman Reef Casino.

Tickets $30 through cairnsdinnertheatre.com

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local musos, including Jimmy Parto, Andy Brassett, Gumpy Savidas, Eli Birchal and Wil Maslen Underground night hosted by Charm - acoustic live music DJ Vix’s Vinyl Bernie’s Jazz Trio Colorful BLAC Savidas Brassett-Hounds GG Davies Cairns Blues Explosion Vinyl Sundays

CAIRNS FESTIVAL Cairns Festival 25 August - 3 September http://www.cairns.qld.gov. au/festival/Eprogram Great local acts performing at the Festival Friday Concert with KAMALI and Ino Reeves.

Songwriter Jeremiah Johnson who has recently returned from a national tour is performing and conducting Our Song workshop to be performed.

Soul Song Choir are singing up a storm as well as the local gospel goddesses of Women Of Austranesia!

More information can be found on Council’s website.

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IN THE SPIRIT OF IDEAS WORTH SPREADING, TEDx IS A PROGRAM OF LOCAL, SELF-ORGANISED EVENTS THAT BRING PEOPLE TOGETHER TO SHARE A TED-LIKE EXPERIENCE. AT A TEDx EVENT, TED TALKS VIDEO AND LIVE SPEAKERS COMBINE TO SPARK DEEP DISCUSSION AND CONNECTION. TEDxJCUCairns will hold its fourth event on Saturday, September 2 at The Cairns Institute, James Cook University. The theme for 2017’s event is ‘Tropovation’. The aim is to celebrate and highlight tropical innovation in the Cairns and Far North region. Fifteen speakers will showcase new ways to tackle practical and social problems.

JCU students also benefit from TEDxJCUCairns as an integrated learning opportunity with 2nd year Creative Media undergraduate students assisting with preproduction, production and postproduction stages as part of their core subject “Collaborative Development.”

Richard Gray, who leads the student team, said ‘This years’ Project TEDx team came together for a similar cause—possessing a love for Cairns, living in the tropics, the environment, and tropical innovation.The passion for all these things essentially formed the group naturally under the banner of ‘Tropovation’ so that we could each combine our individual skillsets to this idea that is the topic for the speakers of this year’s TEDx project for 2017. Desire for knowledge and the craving for change aided our group on the construction of such a project that would hope to change the lives of many not just within Far North Queensland or Australia but on an international level.’

TEDxJCUCairns is filmed in front of a live audience.

Audience numbers are strictly limited. Not only will the audience get a unique

TEDxJCUCAIRNS IS AN EVENT FOR THE COMMUNITY, SHARED WITH WORLD.

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TEDx experience but will also get to enjoy fabulous catering with a focus on local produce. A number of MCs will also keep the audience entertained, including Destiny Prophet who has MC’ed for everything from jelly wrestling to political forums and thinks it’s a shame the two can’t be combined.

For the past three years ABC Far North Kier Shorey has been another MC. There will also be interesting displays including a virtual reality bus.

Tickets are now on sale but numbers are strictly limited. For more information including tickets visit https://tedxjcucairns.com/

TEDxJCUCAIRNS WILL HOLD ITS FOURTH EVENT ON SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 2 AT THE CAIRNS INSTITUTE, JAMES COOK UNIVERSITY.

Speakers L-R: MOLLY STEER, DAN KAGGELIS, JACKSON CLARK (YARRABAH BRASS BAND), KRISTA WATKINS, KAREN JOYCE, DELINE BRISCOE

MOLLY STEER | Straw No More 9yo Molly became aware of the damage that disposable plastics did to the ocean and ocean creatures, and was compelled to do something about it. Mustering all the innocence of youth, she set about encouraging schools in Far North Queensland to remove single use plastic straws from their tuckshops. Her movement has seen this simple idea taken up by schools across Australia and across the world.

DAN KAGGELIS | Smithfield State High School Dan has been involved in education as a Teacher, Head of Department, Growth Coach, Project Officer and Deputy Principal for the past 15 years. Dan has a passion for reforming education to meet the needs and challenges of the 21st Century.

YARRABAH BIG BRASS BAND The Yarrabah Brass Band has a long and rich history dating back to the 1900s and spanning generations. Until the 1950s the Community of Yarrabah had one of the best brass bands in QLD. After an almost 40 year hiatus the band was revived in 2013 and consist of Yarrabah community members of all ages.

ROCKY DE NYS | College of Science & Engineering |James Cook University As the leader of the Macroalgal Biofuels and Bioproducts project, Rocky’s role focuses on the planning, organisational and management requirements for the successful delivery of multidisciplinary research and its application.

MICHAEL SMOUT | Research Fellow - Australian Institute of Tropical Health & Medicine Dr Michael Smout obtained his BSc from the University of Queensland (UQ) in Brisbane, Australia and his PhD from UQ/Queensland Institute of Medical Research (QIMR).

His research interests have included melanoma, childhood viral infections and most recently parasitic helminths of humans.

JULIE-ANN LAMBOURNE | Chief Executive Officer of enVizion Group Inc As an Advanced Queensland Community Digital Champion 2016, Julie-ann is committed to delivering improved and creative programs within the framework of individual capacity building, motivated to working with marginalised people to overcome adversities, and passionate about developing Indigenous businesses and Leaders. Julie-Ann was recently named the 2017 Cairns Indigenous Businesswoman of the Year.

AMY EDEN | Coordinator of the Manoora Community Garden A beacon of hope, Amy Eden is leading the charge towards positive change in a community healing from an unthinkable tragedy.

KRISTA WATKINS | Founder of Natural Evolution Juggling a cutting-edge health food company with raising two young girls is no easy task.

Krista and her husband Rob’s discovery put the Tablelands suburb of Walkamin on the map and propelled the couple to the forefront of scientific research and innovation.

IAN ATKINSON | Professor & Director eResearch Centre at James Cook University Professor Ian Atkinson is a Tropical Leader and Director of the eResearch Centre at James Cook University.

His PhD studies were in chemical physics but nearly 20 years ago moved from experimental science into computational chemistry and high-performance computing.

MARYBETH GUNDRUM | Knitting Nannas MaryBeth Gundrum is a communicator, comedian, commentator, singer, poet, and “knittivist” with the Far North Knitting Nannas Against Gas (FN KNAGs), who advocates for rational and progressive policies for the environment, society’s marginalised people, and the arts and community sectors.

KAREN JOYCE | College of Science & Engineering at James Cook University Karen has a PhD in Geographical Sciences, her focus was on mapping live coral cover using remote sensing. Her primary area of interest is in creating, applying and automating remote sensing tools for environmental monitoring and management problems.

DELINE BRISCOE Internationally acclaimed singer songwriter hailing from the Gugu Yalanji of North Australia. Her soulful intimate sound has defined her as one of Australia’s finest voices.

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Giddy Up! JOHN “BLUEY” FORSYTH BLUEY’S FORESIGHT This month is a really racy month for the sports fans, kicking off on August 5 with the Red Beret Cairns Cup Carnival for thoroughbred racing, now scheduled over two Saturdays in early August.

Ladies Day will be on Saturday August 5 - traditionally a day that attracts a wonderful array of glamourous ladies, as well as giving local chaps a chance to dust off their suits for the big day out. Then it’s Red Beret Cairns Cup Day on Saturday August 12, with Picnic in the Park and the Grand Marquee in action definitely a day not to missed!

Cairns Golf Club gets in the Cup spirit, with a Fun Day on Tuesday 8th August, while on Friday August 11, the Cairns Jockey Club will host a Cup Luncheon

Giddy Up!

in the trackside Silks Pavilion. Racing will continue on Friday night with a six-event Greyhound race program and the traditional Cairns Cup Calcutta in the Members Bar. Special racing guests will be top Melbourne jockey Noel Callow and Queensland stud manager Joe Heather.

If you’re planning on a flutter, I think the trainers to follow over the Carnival will be the girls - Janelle Ryan and Samantha Molino. Their stables are on fire at the moment. Of course, Roy Chillemi, Trevor Rowe, John Manzelman and Michael Gearney will all have strong contenders at both events. As for the jockeys, Robert Thompson, Nathan Day, Chris Whiteley, and Adrian Coome will do battle with the better known Northern Hoops

including Steve Wilson, Frank Edwards, Graham Kliese, David Simmonds, Emily Cass, and Amanda Thomson.

Who doesn’t love Cairns Cup - a fantastic fun couple of days that only come around twice a year!

Still racing, but this time with less legs, the Great Pyramid Mountain Cross Country Footrace and Country Fair is on Saturday August 19th.

This race starting in the main street of Gordonvale, before attacking Walsh’s Pyramid return, a distance of around 11.6 kms.

The Carnival Day consisting of market stalls, children’s rides and entertainment starts around 10.30am, and also includes an 1800mm road race and the ever popular 5km Charity Event.

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WADE & MICHELLE CHAMPION

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LIAM DOWNES & MEAGHAN CONFAIT

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WADE WADE AND AND MICHELLE MICHELLE CHAMPION CHAMPION Michelle Champion has been forging a name for herself in the Cairns property market for a few years, and she’s now excited to be introducing her husband, Wade, to the industry.

Although, Wade is no stranger to real estate, having recently received notification from RealEstate.com to advise that he was amongst the top 2% of users nationwide.

“I’m always looking out for movement in the market, trying to anticipate future growth for investment opportunities.”

Wade has spent the past 19 years

working at the family business, Cairns Steel Fabricators. In this time, Wade has learnt all the facets of the company from boiler making, detail drafting, estimating, project managing and working his way up to the Operations Manager.

for real estate; I’ve bought homes, built homes and renovated homes, and it seemed like a natural progression with my strong business background”.

Wade is known in the construction industry for his enthusiasm, dedication and work ethic.

Wade’s time at Cairns Steel Fabricators has given him extensive experience in running a business, growing a business and managing up to 200 staff. He felt he had achieved everything he had set out to in the business and needed new challenge.

“I’ve always had a real passion

Michelle has already created a name for herself as one of the up and coming young agents in Cairns and her passion for real estate and hard work have seen her achieve success in only a few years.

Michelle explains that she had worked in the real estate industry briefly when she first finished school. “However, I

was just too young for the industry then.

I went on to full-time employment whilst I also studied a Bachelor of Accounting.

It was challenging, juggling full-time work and full-time study, but it got me ahead a lot faster. It meant I had years of practical experience by the time I nished my degree.”

We are keen to have a break from renovating our own properties and focus all of our attention on helping others with their properties.

“I held various roles once a accountant, including management accounting, business analyst type roles and all the way through to operations management. However, I just didn’t have the job satisfaction I wanted. I always knew that real estate was where my passion lay.”

month,” Wade laughs.

“I truly believe that if you enjoy what you do, then success will follow.

We have a passion for property and believe this passion will enable us to provide a superior, innovative and personalised service to clients and build a business based on referrals.

Word of mouth is a great form of advertising,” says Michelle.

Already making a great team and having a shared vision for their future, Wade and Michelle decided that teaming up was the obvious choice. “Drawing from our previous careers, I feel we have a lot to offer and provide a different perspective that we already know achieves results.”

“Being a husband and wife team has it’s as we are both equally invested in making the business work.

You also get both of us working together for you, we offer different personalities and different skills with a common goal, which offers our clients a lot more value for money.”

Both Wade and Michelle acknowledge that it can be a tough industry and that there is a vast choice of real estate agents in Cairns. However, they are confident that they have a lot to offer their clients. They understand both sides of the sales process having built a home, bought, sold and renovated homes.

Michelle has also successfully sold two of their own properties.

“Our last renovation occurred during a busy period of our lives - we bought a new home, moved, got married and

OUR LAST RENOVATION WAS A BUSY PERIOD OF OUR LIVES - WE BOUGHT A NEW HOME, MOVED, GOT MARRIED AND FINISHED A RENO IN THE SAME MONTH.

“Now that we have done a few ourselves, we know how it works; we know the costs, and when it’s worth the effort. If you invest $1, you want to be making at least $2. We also know how to stage a home for sale and the importance of this.”

Michelle says there is a common misconception that a vendor should get their house on the market as soon as they can. “Too many people rush to the market. it’s important to take some time and have the property looking the best it can. That’s where our experience is “Joining the team at Marsh Property is really exciting. The Marsh Property brand and future-plans for the business aligns perfectly with ours. Chris Marsh (the agency principal) has been in the industry for about 12 years and had developed a reputation for integrity and quality marketing practices. Behind the Marsh Property façade, there is a tight team of experts, with creative marketing strategies and a clear vision in place to be the best not the biggest. They take pride in everything they do, which is evident studio in Edge Hill and the involvement they have with the local community and charities,” Wade explains.

“We want to not leave a stone unturned.

We want to be able to put hand on heart, and tell our client that we did everything in our power to get the best price for them.”

Michelle and Wade are excited to announce they are “Champions in Real Estate”.

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Spilling THE BEANS

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MARIO

SENIORS WEEK AT THE END OF AUGUST IS AN OPPORTUNITY FOR ALL QUEENSLANDERS TO JOIN TOGETHER AND CELEBRATE THE VALUABLE CONTRIBUTION OF OLDER PEOPLE. WHEN A SELF-PROCLAIMED AVID READER OF OASIS MAGAZINE’S SPILLING THE BEANS SUGGESTED IT WAS TIME WE INCLUDED SOME MORE EXPERIENCED MEMBERS OF THE COMMUNITY ON THE PANEL, AND WE COULDN’T AGREE MORE! FORMER CAIRNS CITY COUNCILLOR AND DEDICATED COMMUNITY VOLUNTEER, FRAN LINDSAY, ALONG WITH LOCAL BUSINESS OWNER MARIO CALANNA, AND CHRIS PAYZE OF THE UNIVERSITY OF THE THIRD AGE JOINED OASIS MAGAZINE PUBLISHER, JULES STEER, ON A GLORIOUS WINTER’S DAY AT SPLASH SEAFOOD RESTAURANT TO DISCUSS THE HIGHS AND LOWS OF AGEING.

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CHRIS

What are some of the joys of getting older that we don’t talk about enough?

FRAN: Sleeping in! And not having to rush to get places.

And walking, for no other reason but just to walk, I really am enjoying that! And riding my bike around the beautiful creeks on the pathways.

MARIO: You have time to reflect on past decades. I get sad as so many traditions are just being discarded and lost, seemingly just for the sake of change. I think change is exciting however we also need to consider the consequences of these changes.

CHRIS: I don’t think we praise each other enough. I think we are a bit reluctant to talk about great things people from our generation have done for our community.

There’s a lot of concern for our environmental future.

How worried are you and what should we be doing?

CHRIS: Plastic bags weren’t around when I was younger.

We always used string bags for groceries. And of course, we’ve just finished July which was Plastic Free July, but it was also Dry July. But I couldn’t possibly do both, so I gave up plastics! {all laugh} FRAN: Sometimes I think we are a bit blasé about waste. I agree with reducing plastic bags. On my walks and rides, I see a lot of rubbish, which ends up in the creeks. It’s such a shame that there’s so much littering. And I think it’s wrong the farmers get blamed for a lot of environmental issues than they are responsible for.

MARIO: There’s been a change in culture, and it’s now easier to blame others than to take responsibility for your own actions. And I think it’s a real shame that these environmental issues have been taken to a political level. Because when it’s taken away from the scientists, and put in the hands of politicians, it looses the meaning. And we need to remember that habits take a while to change. We can’t decide today that we are going to stop using coal power today, and have the entire country onto solar tomorrow. We’ve got a lot of sun, and a lot of desert, and solar seems like a good idea, but it won’t happen overnight.

What could Cairns do better to be more inclusive for our senior population?

CHRIS: I think this Council does very well for Seniors, but we still need a little bit more attention. It does seem that activities are quite focussed on youth. When the Lagoon and Esplanade was first redeveloped, there were a lot of activities for seniors. But that seems to have died down a bit and the focus has been shifted towards higher energy

activities like Zumba, which is just a bit too fast for many seniors. I’d love to see some more options like that.

MARIO : I may be an outdated dinosaur, but I really thought we could have had a rail system in Cairns by now. I’d love to r Trinity Beach, see carparks at Edmonton and and then have the option to catch a train into town.

FRAN: Easy and inexpensive access to some of the events around town. Seeing free entry to the art galleries. Some of the Hail & Ride bus routes are not very accessible. If you’re o g et around town. without a vehicle, it’s quite There used to be a CityBus which looped around and that was really helpful. And more seating in public areas. I know if I go for a walk along the Esplanade, I do like to have a sit down. And especially when waiting for a bus in the heat, I’d like to see some more sheltered seating. I know that there is a trend to remove the seating to reduce vagrancy or vandalism, but you can’t take away services because of the bad people, because that means you’re punishing the good people.

There’s a lot of criticism levelled at GenY’s for their sense of entitlement. Is this a fair estimation or a untrue characterisation?

FRAN: Are GenY’s the ones that wear their jeans down low, and you can see the lines of their bum? Is that where the “Y” comes from? {all laugh} CHRIS: Some of the younger one will always say that the Baby Boomers had everything. But we didn’t get what we got by borrowing money to get things at a snap of fingers.

We worked hard and saved up for something and then bought it when we had enough money. And of course, many of those people who are criticising the Baby Boomers have done fairly well from their parents. Who paid for their Uni or their first car? They often seem to forget about things like that.

FRAN: I see a lot of grandparents looking after grandkids. Because then there’s a need to go back to work so they can keep paying the bills and buying all the stuff that is apparently ‘needed’ and paying off the big houses with the Media Rooms.

MARIO: I think it’s the Baby Boomers fault! We’ve allowed this to happen. We’ve accepted a lot of changes over the decades, and perhaps been too lax in discipline. So, in a way, the trend of grandparents looking after their grandkids, could be the saving grace for the next generation. If grandparents can be a more positive influence on their grandkids, and reinstate some of the values that seem to have disappeared, it could work out quite well.

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LIAM DOWNES AND MEAGHAN CONFAIT

March 19, 2012 was a wet and windy day in Far North Queensland. Liam Downes, had spoken to his mum in Melbourne towards the end of the work day, and explained he was eager to get back to Cairns and the Martyn Street home he shared with partner, Meaghan and their sons, Spencer (2yo) and Fletcher (6 months). They were renovating a Queenslander, and there was no shortage of work to do.

A decision to do a small job in those wet conditions essentially changed the family’s lives forever.That simple error of judgement, with Liam slightly overextending on a ladder, resulted in his foot slipping and a fall of three metres to the ground. He punctured a lung on the way down, and when paramedics arrived, they incubated him into an induced coma in the Cairns Base Hospital, before he was airlifted to the Princess Alexandra Hospital in Brisbane.

Liam’s mum, Pauline, received the second call from the Far North that day. “I couldn’t make out what Meaghan was saying. She was screaming. I thought something had happened to Spencer.”

Liam had broken the third and fourth vertebrae of his spine - C3 and C4, which typically results in extreme breathing difficulties and loss of function from the shoulders down.

Upon hearing the news, his family made their way from Melbourne and New Zealand overnight. In Brisbane, Liam spent 42 days in ICU, with the assistance of a ventilation breathing device. The entire family relocated to Brisbane to assist with Liam’s recovery.

Meaghan, wrangling a toddler and breastfeeding her youngest son, made intermittent trips back to Cairns, where they had simply closed the door, leaving a concrete slab and exposed steel poles on their renovation project.

As so many business owners will attest, when you are unable to work, it’s not so easy to just “close shop”. Liam had spent so many years building the reputation of the business, LJ’s Plumbing and Gas Service, and he didn’t want to let his clients down. On one of these trips back to Cairns, Meaghan had the task of allocating the business’s scheduled jobs to other tradespeople. It was at this time she met with Michael Moore from Cairns Plumbing and Property Management. Outside their Martyn Street home, Meaghan thanked Michael for assisting them, and briefly explained what had happened to Liam.

Michael and Liam were acquaintances through the construction industry. Not close mates, but certainly enough to give a friendly wave when they saw each other. When Michael heard of Liam’s injury, he felt compelled to help out. “I was flying back to Brisbane that afternoon. By the time I got off the plane, the Liam Downes Appeal had been formed.”

Words | Jules Steer Images | Stella Adams Photography

Michael Moore rallied local tradies to finish off the house that Liam had started. He engaged local businesses to support the campaign and became a regular on local radio stations. “I knew to some extent what was going on. My friends would joke that they were sick of hearing about Liam on the radio. Every week there were updates, and calls for more tradie to assist at the house.”

Five weeks post injury, Liam showed the first sign of progress with the slightest movement in his big toe. That small movement created a mountain of hope for the family.“He was so determined. He never missed a physio appointment,” Meaghan explains. “Somedays he would choose to spend all day at the physio when other patients failed to make their appointments.” “A couple of days after Christmas in 2012, we were at a park under the Storey Bridge in Brisbane. Spencer ran up with a little box and said “Mummy, new earrings, daddy bought them for you.”When I opened up the box, it was an engagement ring. “I looked at him and said ‘Are you kidding?’ But he told me it wasn’t going to happen until he could walk me down the aisle.““Or at least, able to stand up at the end without too much assistance,” Liam interjects.

Meanwhile, back in Martyn Street, volunteers continued to donate anything they could. “It was very humbling to think that so many people from our adopted hometown were so generous to strangers,” Meaghan recalls, the emotions overwhelming her as she wipes a tear from her eye. “Coming from a big city, we probably would have been lost amongst the crowd down there.” “There was a guy who arrived with a full sized fridge in the back of a ute. He wheeled it under the house, turned it on and filled it full of flavoured milk.” “And I was here one day, and a lady I’d never seen before got out of her car with three or four slabs of softdrink. She apologised that she had no tradie skills to offer, but wanted to donate drinks for the workers.” “A few years ago, we took Liam to Project Walk in America. It’s a specialised gym with intense physiotherapy.

Liam explains “It’s hard work - but it’s more mentally draining than it is physically. In order to make any movement, you need to remember which movement you did, and which movement in your brain moves which part of your body, and then try to set those thought patterns into motion. You are trying to visual and remember what muscles you have moved to take a step. Then when it doesn’t work, its a bit frustrating.” “But each day I’m making progress. I’m doing a walk almost every day, using the walking frame. And I can’t wait until I can cuddle my boys again. I love going on adventures with them, just me

COMING FROM A BIG CITY, WE PROBABLY WOULD HAVE BEEN LOST AMONGST THE CROWD DOWN THERE.

and the boys along the Esplanade. We hit the skate park. My wheelchair can do about 10kmh, so I can keep up with them. And it gives Meaghan a bit of time off.” “Cairns has an incredibly big heart, and without Michael Moore, I don’t know what we would have done. Amazingly, we are not the only people he has helped. He was also front and centre assisting with renovations on the family home of Leighton Rowe, the 21 year old carpenter from Earlville who lost his battle to in 2014, leaving behind his wife and baby. Michael is always doing something for someone else. He’s a true unsung hero.” “All of these people - most of them strangers - helped us when we needed it, so now we are always mindful to pay forward that kindness,” Meaghan explains. “We also owe a huge debt of gratitude to the Perry Cross Foundation, the Queensland-based organisation helping to find a cure for paralysis. Each year, our family participates in SIPtember, raising funds for research and bringing awareness of the challenges people with spinal injuries face every day.”

Anyone would excuse Meaghan and Liam for being upset at the cards that life has dealt them. But there is no negativity to be found in this household. There is laughter, and an abundance of cuddles, and a lot of rescue animals, but there’s not anger.

“I’ve actually been really lucky,” Liam says. “I’m alive.

And I have amazing support from my family. I figure, if they are going to put up with me, I’d better make the most of my life.”

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OUR STUNNING MODEL IS NICKY BALDERSON

From High Tea to Track and then to the Ball … the Cairns social season is in full flight right now, and these gorgeous looks from TEA LILY in Grafton Street perfectly capture the fashionable spirit of Springtime.

Up the Glamour Stakes and Get these Looks.

Model | Nicky Balderson Stylist | Pip Miller Hair & Makeup | Studio 78 Photography | Stella Adams Photography Nicky wears: Moss & Spy dress $599 Fabienne earrings $45 Available from TEA LILY| 59 Grafton Street | 40414150

Finance Manager of Keir Qld and Commercial Property Services, and mum of four, Nicky loves sports and has recently renewed her love of swimming, having completed the swim leg of the Ironman 70.3. We’re so glad we coaxed her out of the pool, and into these stunning styles from Tea Lily.

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LEFT: Ruby YaYa top | $145 Sacha Drake wide leg pants | $149 Crochetta felt festival hat | $69 Beaded belt | $59 Stellar Rose gold earrings | $35 RIGHT: Sacha Drake black and cream geometric trapeze dress with belt | $449 Olga Berg rose gold clutch | $89.95 Olga Berg art-deco crown | $99.95 Adorne earrings | $29.95 Available from TEA LILY | 59 Grafton Street | 40414150

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LEFT: Trelise Cooper dress | $559 Crochetta fascinator | $89 Olga Berg clutch | $69.95 Pink crystal drop earrings | $39 Adorne bracelet | $25 RIGHT: Thurley dress | $399.95 Olga Berg bag | $89.95 Crochetta fascinator | $110 Stellar Rose gold earrings | $35 Available from TEA LILY | 59 Grafton Street | 40414150

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We are very proud to showcase a beautiful range of fashion and lifestyle products by some of the region’s finest homegrown artisanal talent. All our products are made with love, skill, flair and passion.

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Founder Aylie McDowall Alexander conducts Photoshop Masterclasses in Surface Design once a month for those wishing to explore their own talents and translate them into patterns for print projects.

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Aylie is an artist/designer who uses the space to create her own range of fashion and lifestyle collections.

Her first collection of Norens called Norenz has just launched in store.

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COLOUR YOUR FAMILY’S WORLD

With Fun And Food

NUTRITION DOROTHY RICHMOND Dietitian

Spring is the festival season in Cairns, so this colourful time of the year involves harnessing local food in season such as lemons, limes, pineapples, pumpkin and chillies.

Healthy food, as well as being colourful, has fabulous aromas and is a taste sensation. And what better way to try new dishes than to enrol in a healthy cooking class.

Dietitians encourage people With the weather warming up, to follow a healthy diet but it’s the perfect time of year to often people also need experiment with adapting basic cooking, shopping HEALTHY FOOD, AS recipes to make them and commodity skills to WELL AS BEING increasingly healthy. instigate change.

COLOURFUL, HAS Spring chicken recipes A great way to have FABULOUS AROMAS using caramelised new food experiences AND IS A TASTE lemon and curries laced is to be involved SENSATION. with vegetables is the in a workshop that way to go. Colourful dips enables people to source, prepare, cook and above all and salads can be prepared appreciate the flavour of food to cater for all festivities and are enjoyed by all age groups. Stir fries are around a shared table. quick to prepare using Asian greens and This is particularly important for people lots of herbs and spices such as ginger. who are on a restricted budget where Experience zesty lemon, crunchy dips packaged preprepared food may appear and salads, warm turmeric, perfect to be the only alternative. Dishes prepared utilise basic food equipment and lowpork, finger food and more.

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cost ingredients.

Young children are particularly at risk when mum or dad lack the skills and confidence to prepare fresh food.

Cooking workshops enable participants to acquire knife skills and experiment with healthy cooking methods of not just meals but also snacks.

Interactive cooking classes and tasting of new dishes in a social environment empowers people to make changes to their diet with positive health outcomes for the whole family.

The Colour your family’s world with fun and food project is administered and delivered by Dorothy Richmond, Dietitian and Chef, on behalf of Northern Queensland Primary Health Network, and funded by the Australian Government Department of Health. For information on these free workshops contact Dorothy. Workshops have already been held in Mareeba and Kuranda with more sessions planned region wide.

Motivation TO MOVE FITNESS JESSE HUGHES

Member Experience Manager

There are dozens of corny quotes about finding motivation in the morning but my personal favourite is “I’d like mornings better if they started later”!

Sleep-ins aside, sometimes the only free time you have to get to the gym is first thing in the morning. I know it isn’t easy when you aren’t an early bird, and it’s even more difficult to get your butt out of bed when the mornings are cooler and the sun sleeps in later, so I’ve compiled a list of tips and tricks to help you stay motivated.

PACK YOUR BAGS The more organised you are the easier it is to get up and go (plus, you’ve already made the commitment to yourself that you’re going). Rather than having to rush around first thing in the morning trying to find all your gym gear have everything set out the

night before. This includes your gym bag and change of clothes, which helps to prevent those awkward moments like getting to the changing room and realising you’ve forgotten your bra… we’ve all been there!

YOU SNOOZE YOU LOSE! Set your alarm with enough time for you to wake up, get up and get moving. Avoid the snooze button at all costs and if needs be, move your alarm to the other side of the room so that you have to get out of bed to turn it off!

GET YOUR GROOVE ON If you find it hard to wake up in the morning, try putting on some upbeat music to get you pumped and ready to hit the gym. Have a play list loaded on your phone so that you can click play when you get out of bed to turn your alarm off.

Genesis Fitness Health Clubs 20/7 113 Lake Street, Cairns – 4041 2290 20/7 318 Mulgrave Road, Westcourt – 4041 1449 20/7 Mt Milman Drive, Smithfield – 4038 3854 20/7 1 Hargreaves Road, Edmonton – 40456055 3 Chelsea Lane, Redlynch – 4039 3002

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IT’S A DATE You don’t have to do it alone. Make a commitment to your bestie, your colleague or even the instructor that you’ll be there. Having a workout buddy is a great motivator AND you’ll be less likely to bail on the workout if you know someone is waiting there for you.

GET TECHY Whether you’re trying to reach 10,000 steps on your Fitbit or want to achieve your silver ranking on MyZone, wearable fitness technology is great at motivating you to get moving… especially when you know the friends and family [you’ve added to your chosen tech’s social network] can see if you actually worked out or not!

DON’T GIVE UP I know it’s not going to be easy… but keep going, your body will thank you for it!

a gym for every body We’re all born with different body types, and that’s awesome.

We’re ectomorphs, mesomorphs, squares, pears, rectangles, columns...and a bunch of other fruits, fractals and rhomboids.

No matter what shape you are at Genesis Fitness we’re just here to get your shape back into shape.

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Prevention OF MELANOMA MEDICAL CAROLINE L. MacLEOD MD, MPH & TM Medical Director

Every year there are over 13,000 new cases of melanoma diagnosed in Australia, which is double the rate reported in the United States. This is partly due to the hole in the ozone layer, which we need to continue to repair, but also our outdoor lifestyle. I don’t want to discourage because this is important in preventing heart disease, diabetes and stroke.

Even though individuals with red or ginger hair, freckled skin, or skin that can’t tan are at higher risk of melanoma, individuals with darker pigmentation get melanoma most notably on the soles of their feet, while Asians have more melanomas under their finger or toenails.

If you have had skin cancer in the past, you have an increased risk of having skin cancers in the future. However, there are now treatments that can make you more resistant to skin cancer. Still, the number one preventive is using protective clothing - hats, gloves, and sunscreens. The

sunscreen should be applied 20 minutes before going outside and reapplied twenty minutes later and depending on the sunscreen reapplied 2-4 hours later.

Products containing zinc give cover the widest spectrum of harmful ultraviolet light however no product protects against UVC radiation produced when welding which is why protective clothing, hats, goggles are so important. Sunglasses are important to protect against ocular melanoma as well as cataracts and agerelated macular degeneration.

Sunscreen works as shown by a recent study in Queensland where the Nambour Skin Cancer Prevention Trial group that used sunscreen daily for 10 years had half the melanomas and were less likely to have an invasive melanoma than the group that only used sunscreen when they thought needed. Children who used daily sunscreen for three years developed fewer moles than the group of children

whose parents were given no advise about using sunscreen. As the number of moles increases, the risk of melanoma increases. Interestingly, the conversion of vitamin D in the skin was not lowered by sunscreen in the Nambour study.

If melanoma is detected early, the cure rates are extremely high which is why I recommend monthly self-examination of the skin. You can do this at the same time as when examining the breast or testes, which also saves lives. You can incorporate a skin examination which is illustrated on www.skincaner.org. You are looking for anything new, changing, isolated or skin lesion with symptoms e.g. itchy, bleeding, sticking on clothing.

The point is not to wait and consult your doctor and never hesitate to get a second opinion. Nodular melanoma can invade very quickly and I think patients may become complacent because they are having skin checks every few months.

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HEEL-ING THE PAIN Five tips to help your heel pain PHYSIOTHERAPY SUZANNE RATH Wellness Embodied

SELF MANAGEMENT TECHNIQUES Anti-inflammatories (oral and/or creams) may have some effect in the first few days of pain. Modified activity is also good- avoid anything which is aggravating the heel.

Wearing supportive shoes rather than walking barefoot/ in thongs is essential.

STRETCHING TIPS AND TRICKS Find some gentle calf and plantar fascia stretches and do these to the point of some resistance, but not excruciating pain. Foam rollers, spiky balls or other massagers can be useful for helping to release tight calves, as well as the arch of your foot (if it’s tolerable- a mild discomfort is usually fine). Finally, freeze a small bottle and roll your foot on it several times a day to massage the arch of the foot and get the cooling effects of the ice.

DON’T PANIC Even if you’ve had pain for weeks, or an x-ray showing a bone spur, try to pace your activities and remain positive, as this is crucial to your recovery. Even changes seen on x-rays, such as heel spurs, are generally symptoms of the poor biomechanics causing the pain, rather than the main cause of the pain itself.

SORT YOUR BIOMECHANICS Biomechanics refers to how everything in your body moves together. There are lots of things that will put excessive pressure on your heel or change the way that you walk. Orthotics can be really useful for some people, but are a complete waste of money for others. Weak hip muscles, poor balance due to an old injury, knee issues and abnormal movement patterns are just some of

Suzanne Rath BSc. (Hons) Physio., MSc. Sport & Exercise Med.

the issues which can put pressure on the tiny muscles of the foot, leading to excessive strain on the heel over a period of time. A physiotherapy assessment will look at all of these factors and advise you on how best to address them. At Wellness Embodied, we also provide custom insoles and orthotics.

BE PATIENT Some people respond quickly to treatment and walk out of their appointment feeling 80% better.

Others take a little longer and have to persevere with their exercises, physio sessions, orthotics and more before they finally realise one day, ‘hang on, my heel doesn’t hurt as much.’ As with any pain, we are all individual and our bodies are subject to different stresses and strains. Find a way to stay active and look after your mental health as well as physical- all will be good!

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Dress…

TO IMPRESS HAIR & MAKEUP EMMA GELLING Studio78

With the Race season on our doorstep, it’s time we all start searching for the perfect outfit combination.

Combination being the key word - the idea is to create an eye catching outfit from head to toe.

When choosing your outfit remember to ask yourself is it “Classic” or “Contemporary”. Both are beautiful, however the trick is to not mix the two together.

Fascinators or hats are a definite for these events - not only do some of them offer some shade from the sun, but they are a must to complete the look. Once the type of headpiece is chosen, hairstyling becomes easy.

If you’re lacking skills with hairstyling, then the simple rule is - the bigger the better!

A large fascinator looks most elegant with a sleek low ponytail or small

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donut bun.

If you prefer hats, straight hair can possibly be all you need. Sometimes a curl can be too much, depending on your style.

RACEDAY EMERGENCY KIT MUST HAVES: bobby pins, cotton tips, lash glue, lipstick or gloss, breath mints, super glue (you’d be surprised), bandaids, pain killers, sanitary items

Fascinators that appear “busy” tend to need a more structure hair do, simply because they require a firm foundation to sit on all day.

Small designs with a comb can slid into almost any hairstyle - simply backcomb the area you wish to place the fascinator and make sure its sitting in the correct direction.

If you prefer to leave it to the professionals, make sure you book well in advanced and don’t forget to take your headpiece with you.

Raceday outfits take time to prepare and require attention to detail.

Everything needs to have purpose including your makeup.

Long lasting makeup is highly recommended for outdoor events.

Using a matte foundation with a professional setting spray will help against the heat in the tropics. Try complementing your outfit with two bold features, a strong lip colour and heavy lashes. By adding false lashes, it makes your eyes pop without having to worrying about eyeshadow fading.

Remember your outfit should tell a story, so don’t leave your face speechless.

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boost, to ensure the skin glows and feels bouncy. One of our favourite noninvasive treatments is the HydraFacial.

This treatment is a five-step And if you’re after that Hollywood nourishing and hydrating treatment that will leave the skin glowing glow, opt for the celebrity for days on end. Utilising favourite photofacial, Laser a combination of hydra Genesis. Treatments take AND IF YOU’RE dermabrasion to smooth roughly 30minutes and AFTER THAT the skin followed by a there is no downtime HOLLYWOOD involved – just great vitamin rich infusion, GLOW, OPT FOR results. Backed by the HydraFacial lays THE CELEBRITY scientific studies, the the perfect platform to FAVOURITE PHOTOFACIAL Laser Genesis facial is ensure your make-up designed to improve fine will glide on and stay put lines, wrinkles, minimise all day long. the appearance of scars as well as provide the skin with a welcomed This treatment is an award-winning complexion reviver. collagen boost.

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Designing WOMEN

Words | Shaneen Fantin Images | Stella Adams Photography

Have you ever admired the space and the view at Bluewater, relaxed in the outdoor spaces at Wharf 1 or Munro Martin Parklands, moved seamlessly through the Cairns Base Hospital, or appreciated the design of the new classroom or library at your child’s school? Have you ever thought about these places and considered the light,

the colour, the space and materials, and how the view is captured? If you have noticed these spaces and their qualities, then you should thank one of the many female architects in Cairns who are smashing glass ceilings in their field.

Australia’s reputation for quality architecture and design, like gourmet

food, is growing rapidly around the world. Australia is currently dominating the World Architecture Awards with 30 entries being shortlisted from a total of 43, and public interest in architecture is rising. There is also a new television series Australia by Design which started in July and presents viewers with real projects of different types

WOMEN DIRECTORS OF CAIRNS ARCHITECTURE FIRMS: 1 Nicole Ewing | NEArchitecture PROJECTS: Assisted Total Project Group on the School of Arts, Upolu House (Clifton Beach), and Leonard House (Kewarra Beach).

ENJOYS: AFL and making furniture.

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2 Alanna Coburn | Coburn Architecture PROJECTS: The Bluewater (Bar and Function Centre), Cairns Private Hospital Redevelopment, and St Monica’s College Redevelopment.

ENJOYS: mountain biking, playing piano and writing.

3 Belinda Allwood | POD (People Oriented Design) PROJECTS: Synapse Supported Accommodation project (Manunda), The Big Small House (Palm Cove) and Toomelah Multipurpose Facility (NSW).

ENJOYS: Belinda is studying a Master of Landscape Architecture, enjoys walking her dog and making fine furniture.

4 Nancy Lau | Nancy Lau Architect PROJECTS: Nancy has worked extensively with Indigenous people on projects in Queensland and the Northern Territory, including applying her design skills and reinterpreting them to indigenous welfare reform service delivery programs.

ENJOYS: Photography & Tennis (In 2006, Nancy unintentionally debuted with an official Australian tennis ranking of 468.)

5 Julianne Field | Julianne McAlloon Architects PROJECTS: The Australian Armour and Artillery Museum, Trinity Beach State School, Senior Learning Centre and a range of award winning residences including the O’Shea House, and The Peak House.

ENJOYS: art, trekking, mentoring, reading and cooking.

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Cairns has one of the highest percentages of woman-directed architecture practices in Australia.

There are 44 architects listed with an address in the Cairns region on the Board of Architects Queensland Register for 2017. Of these 14 are women, which equates to approximately 30%, and this percentage does not capture all the young women in Cairns in the profession who are not yet registered. In an analysis of 2014 registration data Gill Matthewson of Parlour (the leading organisation for gender equity in architecture) found

that registered women architects make up 22.5% of all registered architects in Australia, and from 2011 Census data that only 11% or less are directors of architecture companies.

In Cairns, women-led architecture available. This is almost twice the national average.

This is something we should celebrate and be very proud of. But why are we all here? What work have we done and what do we do in our spare time (whatever that is)? When I asked the leading women architects of Cairns this question there was a common theme in response. Cairns is a

regional hub that offers a diversity of work experience which builds skills that large metropolitan centres can’t provide. If you are a woman with a sense of adventure who enjoys travel then architecture in Cairns is a great profession to be in. It also provides the breadth of experience to enable many women to start their own practices.

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6 Jane Hanan | Clarke and Prince PROJECTS: Cairns Skyrail, Peace Lutheran College, and Trinity Anglican School.

7 Gisela Jung | CA Architects PROJECTS: Nova Cairns, Munro Martin Parklands, and Wharf 1 and Cairns Foreshore Redevelopment.

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8 Shaneen Fantin | POD (People Oriented Design) PROJECTS: Groote Eylandt culture and education centres, The Least House Necessary (educational workshop series Qld, ACT), and a book chapter with Gudju Gudju Fourmile for the Springer International Handbook of Indigenous Architecture.

ENJOYS: Hanging out with her tweenie children and dry-witted husband, gardening and growing her own food.

Paula Newman | Thomson Adsett: PROJECTS: The Chambers Heritage Building, The Salvation Army Mossman Residential Aged Care Facility, and Various Salvation Army small projects with the Family Store and Centennial lodge.

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Charlotte Doger De Speville | CDS Architects PROJECTS: Mulungu Aboriginal Health Service, Napranum Aged Care.

ENJOYS: Charlotte lives in Speewah and enjoys gardening Deborah Fisher | Fisher and Buttrose Architects PROJECTS: Cairns Hospital redevelopment, Cairns North Community Health Centre and Mossman Gorge Visitor Centre.

ENJOYS: Deb retains her sanity through training with the Black Zero swim squad, silver smithing and community activities in Machans Beach.

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TO OWN A SLICE Of Paradise PROPERTY DANIEL SHEEHAN Property4You

At this time of the year, Cairns brings in tourists from all corners of the planet, and why not? The perfect weather, the reef, rainforest, beaches, the Spring Racing Carnival and so on.

And with the influx of visitors comes an increased level of property investor activity - the opportunity for owning a slice of paradise is often too much for the savvy investor to resist.

Australians are a nation of investors, with around 1.7 million of actively engaged in the market.

For those looking to sell their property soon, now is the perfect time to get it on the market. You’ll attract interest, not only the existing local buyers, but also the out-of-town investors.

To make sure your property gets noticed in the sea of competing properties currently in the market, you need to make it stand out – like that shiny pebble

they see your property they will make their decision not only on emotion Dressing your home up is one way to (because they’re feeling great on achieve this. Professional companies their holidays) but also on things like: can assist with this property presentation supply & demand - when demand is and it really does make a difference. greater than supply, the value goes Other time-proven ways of making sure up; potential and control – the ability your property gets to affect the property’s ongoing capital noticed is enabling growth potential, doing repairs and your agent keep up to date, the right tenants to properly - THE OPPORTUNITY to maximise your rental income, advertise and FOR OWNING A or even getting it rezoned for SLICE OF PARADISE market your development purposes.

IS OFTEN TOO MUCH property for Recent figures from the ABS show FOR THE SAVVY you. These are INVESTOR TO RESIST there are now one million homes expenses that left empty across Australia (yes, it’s are well worth a hard fact to digest). Prevent your the investment, property being amongst this statistic and include professional whilst selling, by using this perfect photos, print advertising, internet weather timing. Get your property on exposure, social media presence and the market and sold within a short time, signage. preferably to an investor who perceives Back to our investors milling about our the higher value whilst in their sunregion in a state of holiday bliss, once soaked holiday-bliss mode. that catches your eye on the beach.

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STRATA Misconceptions STRATA LORRAINE MURRAY Branch Manager

Most strata schemes depend on the expertise of the strata manager to assist in the day-to-day management of their building. But how much do you really know about the role of your strata manager? Here are some of the most common misconceptions: Your strata manager is the decision maker: Strata managers are appointed by the body corporate. They offer advice and direction on decisions, but final authority lies with owners, and any resolutions are passed with a vote.

Levies only cover the cost of your strata manager: Contributions are paid into a bank account held by the body corporate to cover the costs of running the scheme.

Some of these expenses include electricity, insurance and repairs and maintenance. There is also generally a sinking fund contribution in place to allow for major works.

Strata managers are also building

managers: A strata manager works at the direction of the committee; while a building manager is an onsite presence for maintenance and can conduct a letting business.

Strata managers are lawyers: Strata managers are experienced in strata, compliance and some other legal requirements, but they are not themselves lawyers. They do, however, have access to specialists who can provide tailored advice to owners.

Strata managers are responsible for repairs and maintenance: Contractors are not affiliated with strata managers.

Strata managers can source and recommend specialty contractors for repairs and maintenance, but who is used is at the discretion of the committee. The strata manager may organize work if the committee asks them to.

It is important to remember that the strata manager has no decision-making

powers. The owners form the body corporate and you do have a “say” in how things are run. Although the committee manages the day-to-day operations, it has limited powers to make decisions.

Exercise your right to vote at general meetings on significant matters which may impact upon your body corporate.

Also get involved by nominating for a position on the committee.

There is no doubt that the legislation is complex. Did you know the Body Corporate & Community Management Act 1997 (Qld) is comprised from 149,230 words. Compare this with the US constitution at 4,543 words. So it’s understandable that the legislation can be a little daunting! Your strata manager can help to guide you through this.

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ACCOUNTANCY | INSURANCE | FINANCE | LEGAL | ADVOCACY

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THE VALUE OF Small Business SMALL BUSINESS AMY TURNBULL Regional Manager CCIQ

One part of my role with the state Chamber of Commerce is as the eyes and ears for regional businesses. As complex and varied as our membership is, most of the struggles faced by businesses boil down to two issues; regulatory burdens and the costs of running a business.

Once the Chamber has listened to the specific issues, we then provide tangible

support and resources where we can.

Following that, our Advocacy team draw upon their policy and economic skills, knowledge and research to provide recommendations to government about what they should improve for the sake of small business owners, their workforce and the state’s economy.

It was satisfying that the state government held a Cairns Small Business Roundtable as part of this year’s Queensland Small Business Week. Attending with me were a small number of business owners (including the publisher of this very magazine, Julianne Steer.)

Although I have worked in this role since 2014, I still find it sobering to hear specific stories of businesses confounded with complex bureaucracy that can amount to up to one full day a week worth of work.

The costs of compliance also can’t be underestimated, whether it’s the staff time to complete the administrative

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Needless to say, compliance is necessary. We need regulation to keep Queenslanders safe, and the business environment fair. However, it’s crucial we get the balance right. If we fail, the burden becomes too great for small business owners, and the impact of that can be severe enough to cause businesses to collapse under the pressure.

It’s crucial that CCIQ accurately represents the small business community. We’re about to launch one of the most significant, Far North Queensland-specific surveys in our history. We need you. Tell us your story, and be part of the solution.

To get involved, simply email: aturnbull@ cciq.com.au with the subject line “FNQ Business Survey”.

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Liason Business Liaison

ASSOCIATION CAREERS AND EMPLOYMENT EXPO It’s been a busy time at the Business Liaison Association.

In May, the annual Careers and Employment Expo attracted over 3000 students in years 10, 11 and 12 who made the most of the opportunity to explore a range of pathways to their future careers.

They spoke to vocational providers, apprenticeship and traineeship providers and tertiary/university institutions.

The Expo is the only one of its kind in the far north for secondary school students and is also open to the general public, parents, job seekers and those looking for a career change. If you would like to take part in next year’s event, contact us now secure yourinto place.

We to are coming an age of self awareness and seeing an ever increasing need to change our lifestyle habits to preserve our world.

We see more and more reports of beached whales with or dead seabirds with their stomachs full of plastics, turtles that have got a straw stuck in their nose or a bag stuck under their shell which means they cannot swim effectively or even hunt. What does this mean to us? Micro plastics are already in your food chain! Yes, that’s right its coming full cycle back to us.

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COMMITTEE FOR WASTE REDUCTION we should be doing to make a change, so where on earth do you start?

The Committee For Waste Reduction was born from recognising the need for individuals who all have a similar vision to begin working as a collective to achieve the end goal of reducing waste. We not only highlight recommended lifestyle changes to doing so.

Over time you will see exciting things coming from the Committee For Waste Reduction as we will be creating a central resource hub that

gives clear examples on how to reduce use of water bottles, straws, coffee cups and bags. We will be a reference point on where you can source plastic alternatives and all this will have the focus on boosting local businesses as we are true believers in supporting local. The central waste resource will be delivered to you via re3.eco, it is currently under construction so watch this space.

Each member of the committee has strong relationships within different parts of the community and different skill sets, we realized we can reach a wider audience by combining our efforts and delivering the same

SPONSORS CRUISE The Business Liaison Association is a not-for-profit organisation and receives no government funding. Our sponsors enable us to continue to invest in the futures of our young people by providing secondary school students with relevant, up to date knowledge, skills and resources to meet the current and evolving scope of the business community. Thanks to Big Cat Green Island Cruises, we were able to say thank you to our sponsors and supporters on our sunset cruise. It was a great night that provided many opportunities for networking and the swapping of business cards.

ASPIRE AWARDS Each year, thanks to the generous sponsorship of so many businesses around Cairns, the Business Liaison Association is able to give around $60,000 in cash prizes to senior secondary school students.The annual awards – now known as the Business Liaison Association Aspire Awards – offer prizes in 24 categories including Performing Arts, Pharmacy, Economics, Modern History and Legal Studies. You can find out more about each of the awards on offer, along with the judging criteria, on our website: www.bla.org.au. These are now open, so make the most of this opportunity.

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Age Discrimination…

AT WORK LEGAL JULIAN BROWN Senior Associate

In April this year, a study conducted

by The Conversation (of 2100 men and women aged 45 years and over) indicated that a one third of them perceived some sort of age-related discrimination while employed or looking for work in the last 12 months.

Section 18 of the Age Discrimination Act 2004 makes it unlawful for an employer to discriminate against a person on the grounds of a person’s age in determining to whom employment should be offered, the terms and conditions upon which employment is offered, determining access to opportunities for promotion, transfer or training or by dismissing the employee or subjecting the employee to any other detriment.

There are a number of exceptions in the Act, including the provision of youth wages.

The law also provides for mandatory retirement ages for certain

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occupations such as for judges, police officers and public servants etc.

It used to be the case that companies and firms had “retirement policies”, which provided for employees to retire upon achieving a certain age, e.g. 65.

Although employees will often retire when they reach their superannuation preservation age or qualify for the age pension, there is indeed no requirement for them to retire upon achieving that age. Any policy which requires mandatory retirement upon the achievement of any age is likely to be unlawful and a violation of the Age Discrimination Act 2004.

Note however that Section 18(4) of the Act provides it is not unlawful for an employer to discriminate against another person on the grounds of the other person’s age if the person is unable to carry out the inherent requirements of the particular employment because of his or her age.

This section is directed to situations such as where occupational rules provide that persons above a certain age cannot continue to practice in their occupation. For example, certain jurisdictions prohibit pilots of certain classes of aircraft from holding the position of “pilot-in-command” if the pilot has obtained the age of 60 years.

This section does not apply to the situation where an employee, because of advanced years, becomes physically incapable of performing the work.

Where older workers become unable to carry out the inherent requirements of the work, then performance management may be required, including providing warnings and opportunities to improve. Managing older workers who may no longer be able to fulfil the inherent requirements of the position that they once held can be extremely challenging for companies and firms.

When Passion B ecomes…

PROFESSION ACCOUNTANT CHARISSE RUSSELL Director

For those of you who have started a hobby and have found your passion, I congratulate you!

For those of you have made the ultimate decision to turn your hobby into a business, I say welcome to the world of Entrepreneurship.

It’s going to be one hell of a ride but with your determination, passion and drive you will achieve your goals.

So what’s the difference between a hobby and business?

How do you know if your income will be assessed for tax purposes?

or pastime pursued for pleasure or recreation.

There is no single rule for determining whether you are running a business, however the Australian Taxation Office have provided some guidelines which may indicate that you are running a business: You have made the decision to run a business You have sought advice from a professional such as a Chartered Accountant You have registered for an ABN

What are the characteristics of a business?

You have elected to be registered for GST

What’s the difference between hobby v business?

Your intention is to make a profit or have made a profit since making the decision

The MAIN difference between a hobby and a business, is that a business is run with the INTENTION of making a profit. A hobby is a spare-time activity

If you answer yes to most of the questions above, then there’s a good chance that you are running a business.

At the end of the day, the decision to quit

your job and pursuit your passion is not something that one takes lightly. I made that conscious decision 4 years ago when I left a high paying job to pursuit my dream to become a Business Coach, Advisor & Mentor. My husband and I struggled for over a year. We had to adjust our personal budgets and cut down on spending. It was tough with two kids and a mortgage. BUT the rewards and perks of being your own boss is so worth it!

Hobby Income Threshold The amount of income earned from a Hobby is generally $20K or less. You should check regularly with your Accountant to ensure that your activities still qualify as a hobby. If your activities are a hobby and you supply goods or services to businesses, they may request your ABN when they pay you.

As you don’t have an ABN, you can use the Statement by a Supplier Form from the ATO so that they don’t reduce your income by withholding tax.

Charisse Russell [CA, NTAA, BCom]

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travel MANDINGALBAY YIDINJI ECO CULTURAL TOUR

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Are you looking for a local cultural and education experience for your family? You can’t go past the Mandingalbay Yidinji Eco Cultural Tours at East Trinity opposite the Cairns CBD. The Mandingalbay Yidinji people are the direct descendants of Jubalum, who continue to govern, manage, occupy, care for and sustainably interact with country which has been undertaken through cultural and customary lore for many thousands of years. Sharing knowledge of our

TOUR INCLUSIONS Short boat ride across Trinity Inlet from Cairns Reef Terminal 3 hour guided eco cultural tour Welcome and cleansing

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smoking ceremony

Bus & Vessel Transfers

20 minute guided walk in the Mandingalbay Yidinji bush supermarket and pharmacy

Tour Ticket Prices: Adult $97, Child/ concession $48.50, family $265 (2 adults, 2 children).

Traditional cooked mayi (meal) and light refreshments

Operate 7 days a week subject to demand.

Group bookings are available, Free and Independent Travellers welcome. The MYECTs depart from the Reef Fleet Terminal, Pierpoint Rd, Cairns Marina.

traditional lands and waters with guests entrusts a future for today and future generations.

The Mandingalbay Yidinji eco-tour is an introduction to the area’s rich cultural and natural values as well as arts and crafts.

The tour begins at the Cairns Reef Terminal and glides across Trinity Inlet, dotted by yachts, and up Hills Creek to where the salty water of the sea meets freshwater flowing off the surrounding mountains. The rainforestclad mountains of Mandingalbay Yidinji lands is a bush supermarket and pharmacy - abundant of food and medicinal plants used for sustenance and healing, which include edible flowers, sweet fruit and native herbs. The air is alive with a chorus of birds all year round, and in the winter months, a cloud of butterflies filter the air with their wings as your guide takes you on a short trek at the base of Grey Peaks National Park.

Mandingalbay Yidinji Eco Cultural Tourism Enterprise (MYECT) is 100% owned and operated by Mandingalbay Yidinji Aboriginal Corporation and its agent company Djunbunji Ltd. The MYECT is so much more than a story of challenges, constraints and achievements, it’s about discovery. The MYECT showcases the innovation of the Mandingalbay Yidinji people, culture and country and, in particular, the cultural and environmental activities that deliver an eco-cultural tourism experience. For example, Rangers have transformed biodiversity surveys into bird watching tours and the identification of endangered and critically endangered flora and fauna into guided interpretative walks, showcasing traditional use of natural resources used for medicinal purposes and sustenance.

VISIT THE DJUNBUNJI LTD WEBSITE FOR FURTHER INFORMATION: WWW.DJUNBUNJI.COM.AU/ TOURS AND FACEBOOK: MYECT

The MYECT begins at the Cairns Reef Terminal and glides across Trinity Inlet, dotted by yachts, and up Hills Creek to where the salty water of the sea meets freshwater flowing off the surrounding mountains. The rainforestclad mountains of Mandingalbay Yidinji lands is a bush supermarket and pharmacy abundant of food and medicinal plants used for sustenance and healing, which include edible flowers, sweet fruit and native herbs. The air is alive with a chorus of birds all year round, and in the winter months, a cloud of butterfly’s filter the air with their wings as your guide takes you on a short trek at the base of Grey Peaks National Park.

DEADLY DINNER MYECT is hosting a Deadly Dinner within the natural surroundings at East Trinity on the 9th of September 2017. This event features:

Short boat ride across the Trinity Inlet Welcome Ceremony Three courses of traditionally inspired cuisine Traditional dancing and story telling

Special guest and internationally renowned Harpist and Composer Natalia Mann. Bus and vessel transfers

Deadly Dinner Ticket Prices: $135 p/p.

Tickets are available for purchase on MYECT Facebook Page.

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