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SHIFTING THE NARRATIVE: Alternative Histories

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DAVID ATTENBOROUGH: A Life on our Planet He introduced us to the world. Now the worldtime documenting the natural world as in fact, documenting it’s demise. A Life on our Planet will impact everyone and will inspire change amongst many. 10 & 11 October 2020 9:30pm - 2:00pm Spinal Life Healthy Living Centre

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Cairns Business Womens’ Club Business Speed Networking event is raising money for the Mayor’s Christmas Cheer Appeal 2020. There will also be a bit of fun with some Business Speed Networking. So make sure you’re on time to participate! 15 September 2020 11:30am - 2:00pm Pullman Reef Hotel Casino

This exhibition brings together works from the Cairns Art Gallery Collection and continues the Gallery’s commitment to and interest in contributing to international research to explore diverse narratives around issues race, identity and place. 14 Sept to 4 October 2020 9am - 5pm Cairns Art Gallery

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THE BUCKLEYS

CASEY BARNES SALTBUSHSIX

Soldier on, ladies! WITH JULES STEER | PUBLISHER

Do you remember the old Codral Cold and Flu Tablet ad, with the punchy catchphrase “Soldier on with Codral”? It melodically reiterated how “With Codral, you can soldier on” while showing dozens of mums suffering with colds

that I *really* did need to get

dose of pseudoephedrine, they’ll be able to continue tending to every possible whim their family members desired. I always wondered why those mums wouldn’t just hop

everybody else’s needs are sorted before we tend to ourselves.

On the contrary, this ad was almost a documentary, mums rarely get this mythical ‘me time’ we hear so many the phone and I rang. I made the appointment for the very next day. And, surprisingly, the world didn’t stop spinning. prioritise ourselves, settling onto a rung on the ladder of family importance that is somewhere above the animals, but almost always below the rest of the humans in the I’ll do that this.” (insert verbs of your choice into the above sentence.) The fact is, ‘me time’ is a thing at my place. Well, not for me, anyway. And it’s because we’re all so gaddamn busy. Right? Whether we’re rushing to a school play, a hair iCalendar means I’m always the one arriving at event at a baseballer. Are you hearing me, Mumma? bit to blame for this. I do punctuality at the next event, and so the cycle continues. slight changes to the appearance of a mole that has been

wasn’t. I hate all those blood and gutsy things type things.) I have to admit, when I answered the phone a few days later, I wasn’t expecting the “malignant melanoma” diagnosis. And I certainly wasn’t expecting to be told Dr my forearm. But it sure hit home when Dr Vin told me to send a gift to life.” He said that if I’d waited another three months, we’d be having a very different conversation. So as I stared at “What if’s ...” What if I hadn’t seen my client that day? What if I had said that I’ll go to the doctor after I get this next issue of the mag to print? Or after the school holidays? Or when appointment... by just, say, another three months.

mole had changed again, just ever so slightly.

And

Then in July, I noticed my “Holey Moley” had changed again, just ever so slightly. And I made a mental note

whatever is thrown our way. And I’m totes gonna start prioritising me ... just as soon

Cheers, Jules xx

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A ShoutTOOut MY MUM

DAVE WARNER | WARNER’S CORNER

ago I entered the world via a Melbourne hospital.

over, didn’t ya.

playing in further up the road. was involved in. No, despite how important it seems to have missed such an important event, he wasn’t playing in an Ashes test in England. He was playing as if he was unaware of this impending family event. supporting your wife during th e birth of your child. Blows. My. Mind. Mum was up for a visit recently and recounted another

numerous cold beers after the day’s play. But this wasn’t by choice. In those days, women

provide for his family, which in today’s currency is not nearly enough.

recognition or credit. International Women’s Day, when recognise and celebrate the achievements of women and to promote International Mens Day?’ The answer is fairly simple. Because for two millennia, every day was International Men’s Day. I am so grateful to all the women who have not only positively contributed to my life, but also lit you, Mum, for giving me so much of yourself.

home. Bang!

So, Happy Father’s Day to all the dads, but also to all the mothers out there who are playing the role of both

Mind blown. Again.

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How could they be SO THICK? JOJO BARNES | YO! YO! IT’S JOJO

For a solid seven years, I believed that, one night each year, a jolly old elf circumnavigated the globe

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by reindeer. Until the day my Aunt decided I was “too old for that sh*t” and my world came crashing down. The depth of lies they’d spun

I was met by silence from my

incredible. If I couldn’t trust my Mum and Dad, who could I trust? Since then, I’ve approached any information ‘The Authorities’ provide with a healthy amount of trusty Lense of Science. teacher, I learned some basic, yet to investigate theories, and I love getting deep into medical journal The real research, however, I who’ve spent years at University dedicating their lives to the pursuit I managed to specialize in at Uni three separate degrees, how to mix a mean Midori Illusion iridescent shimmer glitter eyes in the shortest time possible. When

“all

this

stuff”

with my hubby about how some crazy people actually believed that it was all a hoax to distract from microchips into our bloodstream.

I scoffed.

“Right? I mean, of course the moon landing happened, right babe? Babe?” Tumbleweeds. Here I was getting into online arguments with my “conspiracy theorist” mates, meanwhile the man I love; the man I want to spend the rest of my life with; the man I thought anyone else in the world disagreed with me on a topic I believe in so vehermently. He believes the moon landing was a hoax.

What. The. Actual?? I yelled. I cried. I made fun of him. I rolled out every single fact and

1. RESIST THE URGE TO NAME CALL OR TAKE THE PISS focus hard to achieve this one.) But I’ve learned that if you are actually hoping to plant some seeds of doubt in their minds around your or to be made to feel wrong. Or stupid. Or to be called names. 2. APPROACH THE TRICKY TOPIC WITH EMPATHY. Quite often people are attracted to feel vulnerable or powerless and explanation situations.

for

life’s

complex

3. FIND COMMON GROUND or a common ground within the your friend over that one point. 4. AVOID THE TOPIC ALTOGETHER

shrugged his shoulders and proclaimed, have differing views on some

together and get on with the parts of your lives where you can relate.

of the world”.

At the end of the day, you need

Ummmmmmm.

in views on that topic are really

my high school debating trophies in the bin, I sat down and thought about ways I could have better discussions with People With Differing Views. Here’s a few tips I came up with.

jeopardising a friendship relationship over?

In the meantime, I’ll be over here can be classed as irreconcilable differences in a court of law.

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NOT ALL SUPERHEROES WEAR CAPES It’s during the most difficult of times that superheroes emerge. These Local Heroes bring communities together - with little or big actions and help to keep us smiling. Now, we are on the hunt for some of those Local Heroes. It could be the person who organised an ANZAC Dawn Service in your neighbourhood. Or a business operator who went over and above to give back to the community. Or the neighbour who is always lending a hand. Oasis Magazine is teaming up with our friends at Jackley’s Bakehouse to tell these people just how much their kindness is appreciated. And we want to hear your stories! Head over to Oasis Magazine’s social media for more info.

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Leaving a Legacy

MELISSA NIELSEN

WITH NAOMI DE COSTA A few months ago, my dear friend Melissa came over for a wine in the pool. What started as a pretty sedate swimmers. This ordinary day is now a memory I will always cherish ... an inoperable brain tumour. She was gracious, and funny, and so, so brave. But none of that stopped her was only 38 years old. Her death has been an incredible tragedy, most acutely for her wonderful husband Rudy, their three children, her parents and sisters. Melissa was also an extraordinarily loving friend and colleague, and so she was loved enormously in return, by a huge number of people. When someone dies so young, and so unexpectedly Melissa though was different, and while she was a after lawyer, she also contributed to many community endeavours. committee of the Cairns Community Legal Centre, but Melissa went on to numerous voluntary positions – from the St Joseph’s P&C to Advance Cairns (and any cause, including for friends if they were having a bad day. She epitomised the expression ‘if you need something done, give it to a busy person.’

charity Send Hope Not Flowers. Melissa became synonymous with this charity, and I hope that the calendar, if it isn’t already. That event has now raised to the hundreds that have attended of the plight of of our region. countless lives of those mothers, and their children, and what greater legacy can there be? More than any |

proud of what she had achieved. Send Hope Not Flowers, if you’re not familiar with it, is a charity that started in Canberra almost ten years ago. It was the brainchild of Professor Steve Robson, a Canberra obstetrician, who on ward rounds regularly visited mothers in hospital who were surrounded by Reading an article in TIME magazine about mothers

care elsewhere, so many lives could be saved. It is a simple, but compelling idea.

critical moments when you’re having a baby, medical care is worth more than all the money in the world. My mum is a friend of Steve Robson’s, and attended the

practice. While she was an exceptional commercial lawyer, she had studied law because she wanted to My mum had suggested to me that we could host sceptical. While I was very much moved by the idea, and had

What made the event a critical success from the start was other corporate sponsors and supporters – mostly our clients, friends and colleagues that we AirFirst and together with so many other great sponsors who have come on board, helped enormously. The staff and Miller Harris, particularly Lauren Turner and Marnie It was not always easy though. There are moments over the years that I remember with combined panic

women’s gynaecological and obstetric needs. It turns out I was wrong. the beginning. She read the TIME magazine article and was appalled. Both Melissa and I had our babies under the wonderful care of Dr Tom Wright and felt enormous gratitude for the care we received. She

products of a molar pregnancy (which would have been far too much blood at lunchtime!), and when we found out that Send Hope Not Flowers wasn’t a registered charity in Queensland, and we rapidly had to obtain emergency permission the day before the event to proceed with the fundraiser.

about it, and I thought it would end there. Send Hope provided the report and statistics of Dr Barry Kirby’s recent pilot to trial baby bundles in the numbers about the lives saved were there. The partners agreed, and it was born.

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While these events were incredibly rewarding, they were also enormously stressful to put on behind the scenes. Every year, Melissa said she wasn’t sure she would do it again next year. no exception, although she had plans to do things a little bit differently this year. With COVID and everything else, there is no doubt that will be the case. In her own way though, Melissa has continued to support Send Hope Not Flowers – since she died, those many people who she touched have made donations to Send Hope in her honour, now over Send Hope are planning to honour Melissa, at one of the birth houses they want to build with the money visit, and to hold one of those precious babies, and the spirit lives on. YOU CAN MAKE A DONATION TO SEND HOPE NOT FLOWERS IN MELISSA’S NAME AT SENDHOPE .ORG

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The Search for FUTURE LEADERS MEGAN KADIC | TERRAIN NRM

Are you passionate about the environment and ‘Emerging Leader’ to join the Board of Directors on a perspectives on environmental issues in our region, lot about everything from biodiversity to sustainable agriculture. management organisation based in Tropical Far North Queensland with a focus on waterway health, biodiversity, soil health, climate and sustainable governments on projects that help our rainforests, woodlands and threatened species. Terrain introduced an ‘Emerging Leader’ program three years ago to develop future leaders and ensure younger people had a voice on the board.

“It was great to contribute a youth perspective, but also what some of the board members have accomplished, and achieve on a day to day basis, I’m really driven to challenge myself further to do more for my personal development and my community.”

Director. She says she loves being in a boardroom where everyone is full of enthusiasm about learning from the next generation. “It has been such a positive experience – and just as invaluable for me to learn more about natural resource professional circles and be involved in an organisation operating at such a professional and strategic level,’’ she said.

Novotel Cairns Oasis Director of Sales Megan Kadic is stepping down from the role at the upcoming annual general meeting after a year she describes as “inspiring”.

they are passionate about. My family has a history on

strategic plan for this region and most recently it has been wonderful to see the collaboration between

Terrain NRM Board Chair Keith Noble says the

sectors in developing the Tropical North Queensland in response to the economic impacts of coronavirus on our region,” she says.

involved. “We learn as much from our emerging leaders as they learn from us,’’ he says. TO FIND OUT MORE ABOUT THE EMERGING LEADER PROGRAM AND OPPORTUNITIES, VISIT WWW.TERRAIN.ORG.AU

SUPPORTING OUR TOURISM SECTOR THROUGH COVID-19 To support our tourism sector through the Coronavirus crisis, the Australian Government has: • Allocated $1 billion to a Relief and Recovery Fund that includes tourism as a large part of its focus. • Waived Environmental Management Charges to 31 Dec 2020, resulting in around $3 million in savings for the industry. • Waived the tourism operator Marine Park permit fees to 30 June 2021. • Allocated $94.6 million to support zoos and aquariums. • Commissioned $109.8 million to reimburse tourism and export businesses for marketing costs. If you have questions relating to help for tourism operations – or general enquiries about COVID-19 support packages – please do not hesitate to contact me.

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Linda Cooper

COMMUNITY DRIVEN Serving the community is nothing new for Linda Cooper. As a highly regarded divisional councillor for the past 12 years, Linda is well known for working hard to get the best outcomes for her community, a work ethic she is now applying in her newest role as the LNP candidate for Barron River.

Without a doubt, Linda is a politician with passion. As the elected Cairns Regional Councillor, Linda’s Redlynch, Freshwater, Stratford, Kamerunga, Brinsmead.

and

the beaches are suburbs which are all included in the State electorate of Barron River. It’s the same area that she has proudly called home for almost three decades. connected to this area. getting married, we chose to get married on Ellis Beach. We wanted our family and friends from all across Australia to see why this place is so special to us. “This community is my passion, and changes for an better lifestyle for us

CBD, the reinvigoration of Festival Cairns and the “I was immensely proud to be the Chair of the Cultural Services Committee, and in that role I was determined to shine a spotlight on the local creative industry. “The arts are so important to the vibrancy of a community, and its been amazing to see the creative industry become one of our biggest growth sectors

“POLITICIANS ARE ELECTED TO PROVIDE A CUSTOMER SERVICE TO THE COMMUNITY.”

many different groups, all in the name of achieving the best results for her region. Never one to merely complain about a problem, Linda During that time, she was instrumental in achieving some of Cairns’ most successful projects. |

ready expansion of the Redlynch sports grounds,

Linda also chaired the Council Finance Committee for seven years, and in that time the decreased.

“We achieved that, not by raising rates, which would obviously result in added pressure on residents, but by reducing our expenses, and cutting “As part of that committee, we also introduced new procurement policies, putting more focus on supporting local businesses.

“The new policy meant that companies who were tendering for Council projects weren’t just considered

“One of our other major industries is our health and allied health services. It is one of our biggest

local community.

industry and strengthen our local economy.

and she declares she loved every minute of her twelve years in the role. So why has she given that up, to contest the State seat of Barron River? “I had absolutely no intention of leaving Council. My beliefs have always been that you don’t run against good representatives. The reality is if I felt that Barron have considered leaving Council to run for State. “But I found myself in a situation where, several times with State matters. I helped them as much as I could, but each time that happened, it became more apparent that these people needed better representation. rarely shies away from a challenge, a trait that she is renowned for. together. It is something that I prided myself doing River deserve no less. voices heard in Brisbane in order to aide recovery. “The priority is not only strengthening the tourism industry as a whole, but also supporting the ancillary businesses alongside the icons, and in a far more “We need to entice and encourage the aviation industry limited contract.

Linda has also been a major advocate for environmental being developed, which was what it was zoned for. “There was an approval for a housing subdivision along the land, I had the zoning changed to open space and “Protecting the environment is no longer a maybe, it’s a necessity, and Cairns is in a prime position to become a leader in this country for ‘green’ business. Sustainability will drive every business and it is an entire industry that we can and should promote.” Linda is crystal clear with her ethos. “Regardless of the fancy titles given to politicians, it is so important to remember that politicians are ultimately elected to provide a customer service to the community, to be their voice and drive the agenda of the community. “And no one, from the Premier down to local Council representatives, should ever forget that.”

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Michael Healy

LABORING FOR HIS CITY a business in Cairns, and the vital importance of the tourism industry to the entire region. I understand, region beat, while also maintaining the priorities of economic opportunities and infrastructure during the stressful time for so many people in the Cairns professional, and commercial from people who are genuinely worried,” says Michael. representation in order to get to the positive outcomes we need.

“I believe we will be judged as a society by the manner in which we look after our weakest.” That is the mantra by which Michael Healy, the incumbent Member for the State seat of Cairns has lived his life. “The day I got this job was the day I started campaigning on behalf of all the people in this city. I was elected by the people of Cairns to communicate their needs to Brisbane, and I hope to continue serving the people of Cairns. to see the commitment Michael has for the a family in. “Whilst I have strong Labor values when it comes to community, health, education

other. To get better outcomes, you need people who can get the best out of people. There needs to be a healthy respect between the leaders, even if they sit on different sides of the political fence. “After all, we’re all here for the betterment of Cairns. with all tiers of government leaders, which has been particularly helpful during this turbulent time.

“I HAVE NO TIME FOR POLITICAL GAMES. I FIND IT OFFENSIVE, DISRUPTIVE AND UNHELPFUL.”

and understand the importance of economic viability and importance of supporting businesses.” And it’s these commercial credentials that are most impressive.

and given that tourism fundamentally drives this city, having a thorough understanding of the industry is also a huge advantage.”

“We all want to harness the best results for our city. Because for me, it’s about outcomes. Coming from entire career I’ve been judged on results, not promises.

secured to date for the people of Cairns would prove that we are moving forward and that we are being strongly represented in Brisbane. “I simply hope I’ll be judged on what I’ve managed to achieve on behalf of our community during my term so far, and what we will achieve in the next term.”

operating theatre.

into schools, playgrounds, education programs, youth services, agriculture and manufacturing. region, including Cairns High and Trinity Bay High, which are providing fantastic new building infrastructure for the students to use. underway Wangetti Trail,” Michael adds, “as well as hundreds of millions of dollars being funded towards iconic tourism businesses and relief programs. But, most notably, Michael proudly details the substantial investment into the Cairns and Hinterland Hospital and Health Services.

Cairns Hospital overall, as well as a $1.5M research and training facility as part of the new University Hospital, which means there are employment and career opportunities for our young people that will rival those in Brisbane. “In the agriculture space, I have secured facility, meaning we can export more

“THERE NEEDS TO BE A HEALTHY RESPECT BETWEEN THE LEADERS, EVEN IF THEY SIT ON DIFFERENT SIDES OF THE POLITICAL FENCE.”

best farming in the country here and on the Tablelands, and we need to get that into the growing transportation foundations in place, here at the Cairns Airport. “And as a lover of the ocean, it gives

“The Cairns Hospital is the largest employer in a geographical area the size of Victoria. But for me, it’s more than that. I have a close personal connection with this facility.

policy, which will see less plastic rubbish “The Cairns Convention Centre, the ports, more

“Nine years ago, my wife Trudi was diagnosed with Cairns Hospital, and then went there every day for treatment the next year. “She was totally at the mercy of the hospital staff and I simply cannot sing high enough praises for the entire and gardeners. Everyone. The staff were absolutely sensational. And they deserve the best that we, as a

investment

he’s

achieved

for

the

Hospital.

to the Emergency Department, a $1.5M investment

“I believe voters won’t be swayed by expensive election campaigns. What we need right now is government continues to provide, and I will provide that strong representation for my community.” genuinely care about the people of the region. offensive, disruptive and unhelpful. I believe you’ll always get a lot further in life with a jar of honey, rather than a gallon of vinegar. the biggest challenge it’s ever faced.”

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The Power of PARTNERSHIPS YOLONDE ENTSCH | YOLONDE’S YARNINGS

grandmother, mother and sometimes father. It was a great day when we reopened the Women’s Doomadgee. Unfortunately the reality is that we will not be travelling to LA for the screening of A Woman’s Calling any time in the foreseeable future. This period has taught me to be more vigilant with my time. It’s so easy to invitations and other opportunities, but this going to get me closer to my vision?” Sometimes, the answer is “No”. invitations and invest my time in those which will help me achieve my goals. However, that’s easier said than done, I’m realising! BOLDLY I GO: Empowering women is my ‘why’. With

of the incredible women I am privileged empower me, but those around them. So, without further ado, please let me introduce the fabulous Cathy Zeiger. As A Cairns Regional CouncilLOR, Cathy is all about community, both locally and globally. She is also the Founding Director of in Kenya through child sponsorship,

Her father has epilepsy and mental illness which causes the family a fair bit of grief. Leah’s mum is away a bit also due to the stress, leaving the children to do the Three years ago, her mother had

around and Leah is now doing well at primary school. Leah’s siblings, with the eldest boy entering

own future. At the moment, however, the children are not in school. The Kenyan government has announced that there will be no more school for this year. This is not good news for families. The rate of teen pregnancy has risen dramatically, along with drug and alcohol use due to boredom and as usual. support for all sponsored children, along I am so honoured to be involved with Cathy in such a valuable project and the lives of those less fortunate than us.

a gorgeous girl called Leah. Leah is

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Kuranda

REVISITED

when was the last time you spent some time wandering through kuranda village? you may just be surprised ... just twenty minutes drive from cairns is a hidden fashion hub which is waiting to be rediscovered.

jade evolution maxi dress tassel necklace

| tonketti trading | $95 | tonketti trading | $18

‘mini bella’ crocodile leather satchel with detatchable strap in white | croctique | $2530 “abundance” wall art | david h. stacey | poa hotographed on location at cafe mandala,

20 coondoo street, kuranda

stylists own ring

‘lucky black cat’ framed 48x57x3.5cm acrylic on canvas original by didi la baÿsse | $2,600 modal silk scarf with breakfast in paris print | didi la baysse | $50 1920’s english oak art deco sideboard | didi la baysse | poa photographed on location at didi la baysse art gallery & studio, 20 coondoo street, kuranda

models own shoes photographed on location at bgifted, coondoo street, kuranda

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Getting on

THE SAUCE THE SAUCE BREWING CO, 38 LAKE STREET CAIRNS

Marrickville in sydney’s inner west is to craft beer what the hunter valley is to wine. With the most microbreweries per capita of anywhere in the country, it truly is the heart of the australian craft beer scene. Sauce Brewing Co, cut his teeth in the brewing game.

his new brewing career. He had the idea, the experience and had developed the business plan. Next he needed the name. “I was searching for a name one night, while sampling a few beers. I started searching synonyms for ‘booze’. I registered the business name, and claimed the

good idea, so I went with it. “It also represents our core values. We’re a little bit

The process of converting a large warehouse site into a venue capable of housing a full production brewery time.

“I’d had the idea of expanding Sauce to regional taproom was an ideal way of building the brand “I started searching for the perfect location. The ideal location needed to be a place that wasn’t overcrowded with other breweries. And the population was receptive to new things, and enough people to actually support it.

about producing beers that will suit almost any taste, and are brewed well.

“I was in Cairns for holiday last year

brewery, and at the same time were building our

ommercial properties. As

Starting a commercial brewery without actually having

it, this space was

so he began gypsy brewing, which is the process of

all the boxes. on the refurbishment

to an end.” development application initially projected for a May refurbishment, with the aim of opening to the public in September.” Located directly beside Coral Sea Brewing and just about the trilogy of Brewhouses in the Cairns CBD. in the north. “We’re excited about opening in Cairns. The venue |

side, and then adding a little bit of a tropical Far North theme to it. “There’s a decent sized population in Cairns, so while it’s a great holiday destination, we’re focussing very much on creating a venue that will appeal to the locals, just as much as the tourists.” “This is all about the experience. We’ll be doing stuff you can only get in Cairns. We’ll also have a few guest taps from some of our favourite independent breweries. But here in Cairns, we’ve done it differently. Up here,

it’s all about the venue. It’s a big space, so it’s very open, lots of greenery and timber and a big fan to help with the heat. At full operating capacity, we’ll house a

focus with Sauce. and best I’ve seen. The chefs certainly won’t be falling over themselves. “And we won’t be serving up the the same old, same is brimming with great ideas. He’s put some fresh and exciting choices on the menu.” The menu perfectly accompanies the beverages. The Coral Trout Ceviche with chili, lime, orange and Plate, featuring a selection of premium cured & anyone’s mouth start watering.

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“We’re excited to have on offer a variety of tastes that beers. We’re always trying all the new things with our mixing. that suits the palate of just about everyone, while beer one of our country’s best juicy New England India Pale Ales category. The range also includes a New World pilsner, and the “There will be 18 different beers on tap at any one time. We’re also offering tasting paddles as well,so you can get a sampler of four of the more diverse something, you can just have a little taste tester. And then there’s OUTSAUCE. The attached bottle pride itself on hunting out the brands that people all over the country are raving about. “OUTSAUCE is not just about the Sauce brand. It’s about supporting a lot of independent and local producers. spirits, as well as a few of our favourite independent brands from across the rest of the country. “The idea is that OUTSAUCE will be the place to come to get the exciting new labels that you’re not able to |

cans with fun designs, putting to rest the common misconception that cans are inferior to bottles. vessels for beer than bottles are, as they don’t allow light or oxygen to penetrate the brew. Flavour. Diversity. Creativity. Coupled with an abundance of great food, and a spacious venue really are no excuses not to be getting on the Sauce. Cairns, right beside the Coral Sea Brewery.

FromTrawler TO TABLE Erica Hughes, the founder of FNQ start-up FARMER MEETS FOODIE has begun a new mission to fill the fresh seafood gap for the sustainable seafood market. The Tablelandsbased virtual marketplace connecting producers and the public is now testing the waters with a new ‘Trawler to Table’ service for locally sourced sustainably-certified wild caught seafood. The Farmer Meets Foodie online platform was launched earlier this year, and has now joined forces a pilot project to deliver prawns and bugs from the in Cairns. “A lot of seafood harvested in North Queensland travels to Brisbane before coming back to North Queensland supermarkets,” said Farmer Meets Foodie Founder, Erica Hughes.

“It makes no sense. This project will be saving an astounding 3362 km of food miles per box by keeping it in North Queensland, reducing the cost to the environment and fishers, and ultimately the consumer.” “Seafood for Good is all about closing the trawler to tablegap for sustainable seafood,” Tom Dawkins. “Farmer Meets Foodie does exactly this by linking consumers to producers, while promoting transparency and sustainability.” During September, supporters can pledge a donation in return for rewards, including home delivery of Karumba, a glamping and Tablelands food experience and a Boho beach picnic featuring sustainably sourced local produce. The crowdfunding campaign will allow Farmer Meets Foodie to build new technology and roll out the delivery of products across the region, ahead of its ‘Summer of Sustainable Seafood’ launch in Cairns at the end of November. “We want to give Far Northern foodies the full story of how this seafood is harvested and delivered in season, including the minimal impact on by-catch, improved nets, turtle excluder devices and annual science surveys to monitor the status of the fishery,” she said. Additional local sustainable produce will also be Summer of Sustainable Seafood Celebration Event Reef Brewing Co. in Cairns.

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OnIN MISSION a Mission BEACH WORDS: KRISTA WATKINS

It’s time to rediscover Mission Beach and let your taste buds explore the innovative and sustainable food and beverage businesses that are delivering paddock to plate delights. Situated south of Cairns, Mission beach is made up of four beach villages linked by 14kilometers of beautiful golden sand. With a unique blend of art, culture and unique tourism there are many opportunities to relax and unwind!

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MURDERING POINT WINERY With 13 years of experience Murdering Point Winery established by the Berryman family have been one of the early adopters of using local produce to create developed as a means to add value to the fruit crops that were being grown on the family farm, however after suffering the devastating effects of tropical cyclones the family moved towards sourcing all the produce from local farms to continue producing and expand their extensive list of products. passion fruit, mango, Davidson plum and even one ginseng. Of course if wine isn’t your thing there’s an you can view the production facility. Tastings are $5 per person and redeemable on product.

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BINGLE BAY DISTILLERY Sailing through the Caribbean and enjoying a new fantasy, however for Paul and Lynda of Bingle Bay Distillery that exact experience gave them a thirst in North Queensland to Bingle Bay just a 5 minute drive north of Mission Beach. A processing specialist by trade Paul saw an opportunity to revolutionise the world of distilling by designing, building and patenting the world’s operates under vacuum allowing the alcohol to be produced under a much lower temperature creating

to be called rum). While we all wait patiently for the featuring locally grown produce such as pepper bottled just in time for Christmas. The doors of the distillery are set to reopen in Bingil Bay Distillery SEPT | OCT 2020

B ecoming

PLASTIC FREE

HELEN REILLY | PLASTIC FREE CAIRNS Word is rapidly spreading that packaging is everyone’s business, as Cairns food retailers rush to sign up to ditch unnecessary packaging and costs found in single use plastics.

Cairns is going Plastic Free with free and tailored away from six of the most problematic single use plastics. The Plastic Free Cairns exceeding expectations, largely due to the resiliency and positive comradery of Cairns’ local businesses and their unwavering care and respect for our natural Only a short time ago Cairns food retailers turned through challenging times, “pivoting” their businesses

implementation in Noosa, Byron, Adelaide and Perth. Plastic Free Townsville is running at the same time as Plastic Free Cairns, and with enough success there expanded to other communities along Queensland’s coastline and the rest of Australia. We can expect to see a collective reduction in single use plastics with more food retailers getting on board, but we’re also laying the foundation for long term behaviour change in our community with an emphasis seen in the more established Plastic Free Byron is more than half the members are Plastic Free Champions and businesses relying less and less on

ongoing change and uncertainty. to Covid threatened to undo a lot of what we were Members and Plastic Free Champions of the program. as part of the Plastic Free Places program run by the Boomerang Alliance, and follows successful

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not yet open to the public. Queensland is set to introduce

use plastic items including plastic straws, cutlery, plates and stirrers. The legislation is a huge win for the Straw No More and the Last Straw campaigns with exemptions for people with disabilities who may really need them.

In my time, I’ve learned that a lot of resuables on the beautiful city.

In the future, the ban may include plastic coffee cups

compostable options.

contaminated with food or may be too small to be captured during the recycling process, ending up in on the role of Coordinator of Plastic Free Cairns. I have vocational experience with town planning and counselling, am a former coffee cart and café owner and I volunteer at a number of Cairns organisations. I have a deep passion for protecting the natural environment of Cairns and the Far North. people in the community. so inspired by the campaigns run by Molly Steer Barrier Reef. The Plastic Free Cairns program will build upon these great foundations and successes in our community. I want to bust the myths that it costs more to switch away from plastic. The way to beat it is to avoid giving costs to retailers, but also at the same time encourage consumers to adopt new behaviours such as carrying

The single use plastic items targeted in the program are: Straws Coffee cups and lids Foodware - cutlery, plates, bowls, sauce and icecream containers, cold cups, and lids Takeaway containers Takeaway bags Plastic water bottles

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GET INVOLVED! LOOK OUT for the Plastic Free Cairns logo and Member or Champion badges displayed on windows you appreciate what they are doing to reduce and avoid plastics.

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Cairns Courtyard Café, Portsmith

Pool Bar & General Store, Fitzroy Island

The Healthy Hub Café, Cairns North

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BACKYARD BEN VALLELY | RESIDENT GREEN THUMB

If you`ve had the opportunity to put in an edible garden this winter I trust by now you are fully enjoying the spoils of your efforts! Cairns. Beautiful clear sunny days, not too wet and some nice cold snaps. (Well, cold for us FNQ peeps anyway!) anticipation. She just absolutely loves her fresh tomatoes and avo on toast. Winning!!!! With a bit of a seasonal change in the air and the “ knock knock” of our tropical heat not that far away your garden beds also around your beloved fruit trees to prevent them from drying out. old leaf matter and debris from around the base

lessons for people to change this practise due to the eventual realisation it would encourage a colony of white ants to set up camp near your house. Nobody got time for that! Our local raw material suppliers can provide a few options for you (Teatree mulch smells nice and termites don`t dig it) or you can head up to the Tablelands with from the farm. (fresh) mulch straight onto the soil as there is a possibility down also heating the ground which you are aiming If you do have green mulch from trees being cut down

I generously use a good complete organic pellet that

more nutrient rich product sorry if you had planned to do it straight away but your patience will pay off!

down also a good handful of dolomite per metre around the dripline of the tree. This is where the feeder roots can best access the food.

cheap, very dry, easy to spread and also provides good

roots not to mention a deep wetting before the mulch goes on. Now just make sure you check your local suburb area for watering times as well!

base of the tree and right out to the drip line then give it another good watering. This will really help your beloved fruit tree from suffering too much before our wet season arrives! mulching! Preventing our heavy monsoon rain from washing away the topsoil from your garden. Until next time Happy Mulching!

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Wellness

LookingYOURSELF after NARDINE COLLIER | FAMILY LAWYER

I was very pleased when I saw that in the last edition of Oasis Magazine, the wonderful Jules had put my article in the “Wellness’ section.

2. FIND THE COURAGE WITHIN. It is interesting that Niebuhr’s prayer in its original change what must be altered”.

feel is as important in a separation, as achieving a fair outcome. Children most certainly don’t. We simply can’t live issues. So how do we deal with these things?

1. WORK OUT WHAT CAN, AND CAN’T, BE CHANGED.

I have another story for you about courage, called “Run towards the Roar”. It is an African teaching about the means by which African lions catch the antelope. The older lions with less stamina (and teeth!) wait on one on the other side. The older lions roar and the fearful towards certain death where the younger lions lay in wait. So, the elders said, “Run towards the Roar”! for there is the greater chance of survival.

Niebuhr wrote what came to be called, The Serenity Prayer, later adopted by Alcoholics Anonymous. It is

3. GET HELP AND ADVICE. God, grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change, the courage to change the things I can, and wisdom to know the difference. Even if you are not religious, the powerful message cannot change; for example, the way a person behaves towards you. But perhaps you can change the way you react. Once what CAN be changed.

options are; what you can do something about, and what you can’t (in other words, choosing your battles).

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Hello Spring!

YOU GORGEOUS THING

EMMA GELLING | HAIR STYLIST

Look at you with a spring in your step! events are occurring, night clubs are open and social Although there is still concern about the second wave of the pandemic, our lives in the Far North seem to be safe for now.

RACEWEAR: This season it seems to be all about

WELLBEING

were.

One thing I have noticed is the lessening of the hair straightening. Many ladies are opting to put down the irons and embrace their natural curl with added styling products. With online support groups for “curly girls” popping up all over the internet, this has become the latest movement in hair since the Kardashians.

Therefore a loose powder, mascara and bronzer or blush seems to be the simple go to items for everyday wear these days. NIGHT LIFE: Over the years, night life in Cairns has seen many styles of fashion. I don’t doubt this will ever change. As a transitional town we will forever have

Hats are still being favoured, possibly due to not only their elegance but also their practicality. And it

Far North.

left at the gate.

and shin length dresses still seem to the favourite.

Evening wear in Cairns has always been on the casual

bright lip. DAY EVENTS into the calendar, whether it be a baby shower, expected to show up in more than the loungewear we

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always choose something that you feel amazing in. And enjoy the return to socialisation!

xx Em

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Luscious Lash EXTENSIONS

NOVA AUSTIN | LASH AND BROW STYLIST

These days, lash extensions are as popular as having a mani/pedi and with the lash industry having its own language and vast options, I have collated some of the the wonderful world of lashes. WHAT ARE LASH EXTENSIONS? Lash extensions are faux lashes that are placed on designed for lash extensions. HOW LONG DO LASH EXTENSIONS LAST? per day, with or without extensions. This adds up to 35 and style of extensions, you’ll need to maintain your simply topping up lost extensions. Some will need to be removed and replaced to avoid damaging natural lashes.

WHAT ARE LASH EXTENSIONS MADE OF? Eyelash extensions can be made from synthetic HOW DO YOU CLEAN LASH EXTENSIONS? I recommend using a lash shampoo to clean your lashes every other day right before bed. Use it as part of your face cleansing routine. WHAT ARE THE DIFFERENT STYLES OF LASH EXTENSIONS YOU CAN HAVE APPLIED?

Classics - One faux lash is applied to each natural discreet everyday wear.

Volumes - A full eye of volume fanned lashes, perfect Hybrids - A mixture of Classics and Volumes, this

WILL LASH EXTENSIONS RUIN MY NATURAL LASHES?

Mega Volumes - Each fan is made up of at least

natural lashes, otherwise, they will cause damage to your natural lashes. If extensions that are too long or heavy are applied to your natural lashes, they will

HOW DO I KNOW WHICH EXTENSIONS TO CHOOSE?

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account a number of factors, inlcuding your desired

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The word of the year

IS RESILIENCE

If you could choose a new middle name for yourself for 2020, what would it be? After much consideration, I would choose ‘resilience’ for the general population. Why? Well, for the amount of adversity that 2020 has thrown up at so many people I know, myself included, resilience has become a power word. In February, I crashed my bike in front of the Red Beret Hotel on my Saturday morning bunch ride, and it’s been one thing after another ever since. COVID has just been the icing on the proverbial cake. And you know that old saying that bad things come was a bit more special, and excluded itself from that threesome. On New Years Eve, I decided that 2020 was going to be my year. The year that could be anything I wanted. It was a new start on so many fronts, personally and professionally. But then my aforementioned bike of the season, Mooloolaba Triathlon. Armed with seven stitches in my elbow, a sprained wrist and charming gouge on my ankle, I decided to participate anyhow. All good. When I got down to Mooloolaba, people were just starting to panic about the pandemic. A few pulled out of the race and there was a lot of talk about how the Council could even run the race with the

pandemic heating up. I, and several thousand other athletes decided it was likely the last race for a while, weighed up the risks and race we did, and loved every minute! were being cancelled and on the home front, kids were being pulled out of school. And it was getting I tried so hard not to buy into the hype, but it was theories bounding about on the socials. My anxiety started growing and the solo consumption to the exponentially growing number of international COVID cases. I missed my friends! Virtually speaking to other mums, I certainly wasn’t alone. A LOT of wine was being consumed during lockdown, Kids had a LOT of screen time. And there was a LOT of guilt, and hangovers. All the while, all of this was hilariously being parodied in TikTok videos which helped keep the feeling of isolation at bay. But the uncertainty and anxiety wasn’t going away. But pull through we did, minute by minute, day by day we crawled on because we had to. And for me, I started looking for, and experiencing the silver linings! No cars on the road, so an early morning bike ride to Port Douglas was heaven! I started getting

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KYLIE ANDERSON | FOHER CO No daily commute into town for school drop-offs and way. No sneaky cake or french pastry stops (although I’m still not sure if that was a positive or a negative, because we all know that eating cake stimulates endorphins) And I discovered some great local coffee roasters. What has been really interesting though has been watching how my fellow athletes have coped with the stress of 2020 events, or the lack of. Forefront among my business philosophies is to motivate and encourage, and we certainly tried during the initial peak! Facebook Lives for our Brand Ambassador cohort, exclusive product launches, motivating blog posts. Despite these activities, as athletes we need and look forward to events like IRONMAN Cairns to keep us motivated, to keep our heads above water as we tread the day to day grind of work and life. Training for many of us is our antidepressant. So to have events cancelled made us question so much. And when GARMIN went down, well that just about ended a few people. Who saw that coming? Some people threw their hands up and went into a deep dive. Others remained positively optimistic that their goal race was going to be on and continued to train. And here in the far north over the past few months, things have taken on a new normal.

Unlike our southern counterparts, we can again go out with friends for a cocktail (but you best book!), sitting at a café enjoying coffee (don’t forget to scan that QR code and sign in), riding in a group again (no snot rockets thanks!) And then us FNQ triathletes received the most exciting news of all. IRONMAN Cairns was GO! Word on the street is that hotels are booked, cafes and local businesses are trying to jump onto the IRONMAN bandwagon, all under a COVID safe plan of course. At the end of the day, I think something we can all take away from the year is that despite what is thrown at you - those things that are out of your control - the one thing you can control is how you personally act and react in the face of adversity. You can sit and wallow and play the victim. Or you can take a look at how you can learn and grow, and pick yourself up and keep moving forward. Either way, you always have a choice. And if you just can’t seem to get out of that hole, that it all seems too hard, speak to friends, family or seek professional help. It’s not shameful. We all know that amazing support on offer in our community. So c’mon then 2020, what else do you have for us?

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WITH KERRIE STANLEY | EXECUTIVE OFFICER

NOTHING WILL STOP US ... NOT EVEN COVID-19! By now you would have realised that we, at the Business Liaison Association, are very passionate about the service that we provide to the students in Far North Queensland, and that there is no stone left unturned when we set our minds to doing something. We understand that the past months have been challenging for us as a region, as we navigate our business and personal level. hard to try and provide some normality to the lives of our teenagers, whilst complying with new and ever

Armed with this information we set out on a path to of organising the Expo was going to be this year once Needless to say, we were dedicated to the organisation and sought a date, as advised by the schools, that the event’s success for the students of FNQ whilst students safe under an approved COVID Safe Site

When considering if we should cancel the Cairns

The BLA is so grateful to the dedicated principals and teachers of the FNQ schools for their patience and

Secondary Schools. Their response was that they were not interested in participating in virtual expos, that they were boring, they had better things to do and that they preferred face to face interaction.

their time onsite at the Expo as they moved between the designated zones.

The Rotary volunteers were simply fantastic on the day, assisting with the high volume of buses onsite, safely loading and unloading students and we could not have done it without them. The Expo attracted a broad range of institutions and the opportunities available and demonstrated to the students how they could achieve their goals. Unfortunately, all of our interstate exhibitors were unable to

event to showcase to the students a slightly different range of career options for next year and the strengths of our local industries right here in FNQ. Exhibits were as interactive and as engaging as we could allow with restrictions and students were not short of options to explore. Many of our region’s and the country’s students have had to have been able to connect with a pathway and identify new opportunities on how they will pivot their plans as a result of The students graduating this year are indeed resilient. They best to rise above the deterrents and get the very best they They will be forever famous for being the Covid Cohort proud to have been able to provide just a little bit of normality for them this year. We are so proud of these students, and wish Cheers,

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SUSAN FISCHER | FINANCIAL LITERACY

As a young girl, I recall my mother after leaving, did her best as a single mum to provide for me. I made an money for things as I needed them. After school, I joined the Navy, and began my own journey, growing and learning how to support myself. Little did I know that I would soon meet and marry a version of my father. I started studying a Bachelor of Business (Finance) and soon left the

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our relationship. At the end of that relationship, I picked up the pieces, I had been left with. I was grateful experience which allowed me to overcome those issues as quickly as I did. industry, I became aware of the lack

This was preventing people from achieving their goals, such as buying drowning in debts. I was often approached by friends and acquaintances asking for help After researching why this was occuring, I realised there was little homes or schools. It has been a long-term passion to educate and help as many people in regards to their money, and my personal experiences provide solutions to help people through their current situations. During my research, in a pre-COVID world, I discovered that 28% of male teenagers aged 15-17 years old and only 18% female teenagers were able risk and money illusion. This has a knock-on effect where onethird of Australian adult men and twothirds adult women do not understand I’m passionate about stopping the cycle of debt which my own experience

shows and starts with our youth. I have spent many hours investigating the Australian Curriculum and was choose a business, economics, or most they learn is how to calculate simple and compound interest. I believe this is the reason why the percentage of understanding around this subject is so low. There is no reallife connection between what students are learning and how this will affect them in real life long-term. This led me to write and launch an Interactive Youth Financial Literacy Program for Teenagers, so that they can learn everything they need to when they leave school. After launching my youth program, I’ve had increased interest to do something similar for adults. These programs for teenagers called Smart Money Education will be continuing to be rolled out each month and I hope to help as many people as possible. For more information, please contact me on 0413 124 182 or email me at admin@sfconsulting.net.au

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JANINE BOWMAKER | STUDY CAIRNS

the role of President of Study Cairns. Having spent industry, I embraced the role with enthusiasm and a vision to build on the legacy of our previous board, had previously achieved. Before Christmas, we had compiled a clear strategy that would see us forming new international partnerships, promoting the incredible education opportunities available in our region and increasing

towards our Student Hub store and the meals we restaurants such as Ochre and Rattle n Hum, as well as Eat Real to provide meals, but it was a lot of businesses that were already feeling the impacts of the pandemic. I am proud to say a direct outcome of the initiative has been a reduction of support sessions by our social should be very proud of the support they provided to our International student community. International education has been decimated, but ensure the ongoing viability of our industry.

These students had either already paid for their to their home countries, were unable to return home as their country borders were closed, or they didn’t realise the extraordinary events that were to come. Our #CairnsCares initiative has been extremely successful. This has involved us feeding the crisis students in our region, helping students connect with the community and with each other. Our team at the Student Hub and other organisations, such International students were supported. We were very grateful to Study QLD for stepping in

remain local. Behind the scenes we are advocating for a secure corridor to enable International students to come continue their studies. We are also pushing for a relaxation of visa restrictions enabling students to study online while they wait for borders to reopen, and ensuring we remain connected to agents and schools that have ongoing relationships with our region. The International tourism industry is an extremely has been disruptive, we have the passion and drive to ensure we see this through. We’ll come out of this, still providing exceptional education opportunities in the most incredible destination in the world.

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with young and old is obvious immediately and he bubbles with

soon after by the lilting cry of a

the way his people have lived in harmony with the land and continue to manage it for future generations through cultural

enough for a light coat in the early morning, before the inevitable warmth of the day comes. When towering sandstone cliffs. Caves the

cliffs

harbour

special

Johnny what you see is what you get.

Country, part of the Laura basin

battered old Land Cruiser, a sign, he tells me, that it’s a good time for goannas and turtles. He tells us

sense of wilderness here that you

for medicine and encourages us to taste the bitter leaves. Handing around the hard pod of clothes

and breathe it all in. I’m here with my family, husband

Johnny Murison. Johnny’s great grandmother Rosie Palmer hails him a traditional custodian of the seriously.

Being out here with

about its various traditional uses, from hanging items to dry to being used as a weapon in a sling shot. around us small, cool dry season time of year to burn here before it gets too hot and fuel loads too high, Johnny explains, lighting up another dry tuft of grass nearby. slowly.

of his people’s history and culture, but also because he is a masterful and humorous storyteller and a passion for sharing his country

both adult and childrens’ eyes, with scenes of animals such as wallabies, echidnas, jabirus, emus and bandicoots interspersed with

stories bring the ochre paintings alive in a way you simply couldn’t appreciate otherwise and you can’t help but feel a reverence similar to what you might feel in a thousand year old cathedral in Europe. Chinese miners into these sandstone escarpments in search of gold, leading to violent clashes with the local Indigenous people who fought – with great success – against the new arrivals’ guns. There’s still gold in the sediments below the sandstone cap today for those who are willing to search hard waterhole for a swim, we meet a mate of Johnny’s, prospector Tremaine and his partner Dawn, who a small handful of gold worth a few hundred dollars.

up his didgeridoo and plays, it resonates straight through you. This place, drawing in people of different cultures and ages, is a place of deep connection, awe and wonder. It’s a story writ large in the ancient transported to a land before time.

JOHNNY MURISON RUNS JARRAMALI ROCK ART TOURS AND IS BASED IN CAIRNS, QUEENSLAND. WWW.JARRAMALIROCKARTTOURS.COM.AU/TOURS DR TAMMIE MATSON IS A ZOOLOGIST, AUTHOR AND CEO OF MATSON & RIDLEY SAFARIS, OFFERING LIFECHANGING JOURNEYS IN AFRICA AND AUSTRALIA, BASED IN CAIRNS, QUEENSLAND.

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