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THE DISTRICT’S first police magistrate, Edmund Morey, will be the subject of a free lecture being delivered on Saturday, June 18, 2022. His story will be told by local historian, Noel Weare, as part of the Cairns Historical Society’s free lecture series. Cairns Museum Collections Manager, Dr. Sandi Robb, will also present an abridged version of her paper, “Sowing Seeds for Future Fruits”. Dr. Robb will talk about the district’s early Chinese families from 1848-1948. The lectures will be held in the Cairns Museum meeting room on Saturday June 18 from 1.30 to 3.30 pm. Attendance is free and all are

ABINDA based company Babinda Springs has had a rewarding few months taking out the third prize in an international packaging design competition and making a significant donation to the NSW Northern Rivers flood appeal. The largest and longest-running water tasting competition in the world, the Berkeley Springs International Water Tasting competition is an annual competition held every February in Berkeley Springs, West Virginia, USA. Babinda Springs’ updated water bottle packaging design placed third in the Berkeley Springs’ 2022 People’s Choice Package Design (coming first out of the Australian entries). The now award-winning design features carefully selected tropical plants in the background, the specific coordinates of Babinda township and the Cairns Birdwing Butterfly. General Manager Mark Schierhuber said that he personally comes up with the packaging design concepts and communicates what he is thinking to a graphic designer, who then designs the idea. The Babinda Springs bottling plant is directly over the spring in Babinda, which goes 32m deep into the earth through thick

Edmund Morey, first police magistrate of Cairns and Port Douglas.

welcome. Bookings are essential and can be made through : https://bit.ly/3mk2RnW The Cairns Museum is located at the Cairns School of Arts Building, Cnr Lake and Shields Streets, Cairns.

AUSTRALIA’S leading inhome complete health and aged care provider, Silverchain, is expanding its range of services to Cairns and the Hinterland region with support from the Royal Flying Doctor Service (Queensland Section). Silverchain will operate out of the RFDS Cairns Base, allowing the service to provide Cairns and Hinterland residents with greater access to highquality in-home care, including palliative care and hospital transition services. Silverchain’s Executive Director, Queensland, Tamra Bridges said for nearly 130 years, Silverchain has provided Australians with comprehensive care services in the community. “We are pleased to combine our clinical expertise with RFDS because of their intimate knowledge of the regional and remote areas in Far North Queensland,” Ms Bridges said. “We are looking forward to working together to evolve care technology and delivering high-quality community care to more people. “Silverchain’s expertise in palliative care and nursing services means we will be able to provide Far North Queenslanders an even more comprehensive service.” With Silverchain providing services to the Sunshine Coast community for the past

12 years, the expansion of the service to Far North Queensland will include a similar suite of health services. These will include an inhome palliative care service, a program supporting elderly clients after hospital, and a program for patients who require ongoing support on discharge. The RFDS also has a long history of serving the community, providing telehealth, mental health, oral health and health promotion, and aeromedical retrievals of the critically ill or injured. RFDS (Queensland Section) Executive General Manager, Nursing and Clinical Services, Lee Poole, said he is pleased to welcome Silverchain to the Cairns region. “Silverchain has a long history of providing quality inhome services, and these will benefit the Cairns region,” Mr Poole said. “We look forward to collaborating with Silverchain in developing innovative models of care to offer more services throughout Queensland.” The new Silverchain service will be available to those who are eligible in the Cairns and Hinterland regional councils through the local hospital network. Clinical staff can visit patients seven days a week, and additional support is available via telehealth.

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THE Queensland Academy of Sport’s YouFor2032 Talent Identification Program is coming to Cairns this weekend from Friday, June 10 to Sunday, June 12, for athletes ages 13 to 23 who want an opportunity to showcase their talent and aspire to participate in the 2032 Olympics in Brisbane.

Cairns’ athletes will have their chance to shine with twohour sessions on the weekend that will test their endurance, agility, speed and more. Trinity Bay State High School will host the testing sessions on Friday and Smithfield State High School on Saturday and Sunday.

Queensland Academy of Sport Executive Director Troy Ayres said YouFor2032 offers an exciting opportunity for athletes of all backgrounds between the ages of 13 and 23. “The YouFor2032 Program looks to identify the next generation of athletes for the 2032

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Olympics and Paralympics,” Mr Ayres said. “We’re up to test the athletes in their physical qualities, strength, speed, endurance, power, and trying to understand their sporting background and what motivates them to, hopefully, be a part of the 2032 Games

in Queensland. “We’ve partnered with 15 Olympic and eight Paralympic sports, so athletes of all types of backgrounds are encouraged to participate if they feel like they have something to give, and if the Olympics 2032 is a dream to them, then we would love to see them register. “We know that there are some diamonds in the rough out there, and we want to find them; equally, if someone comes from a coaching background, we’d love to see them come along and show us what they’ve got.” The testing sessions will last two hours and are composed of several physical tests; there will be a welcome and parent education session at the beginning. Within weeks of the sessions, athletes will receive personalised reports on their performance and how they figure within national averages. “Within the next couple of months, we sit down with each of the different sports and share with them the athlete data to talk about which athlete might make it to the next stage,” Mr Ayres said. “Talent scouts will be looking for physical talent, but also

By Isabella Guzman Gonzalez the testers are looking at their mental qualities. “How do they compete on the day? Do they push themselves as hard as they can? Do they rise to the challenge? There will be up to 60 athletes in the session; do they stand out in front of the other athletes? “Those mental attributes are equally important to us.” Mr Ayres highlighted the relevance of the YouFor2032 Program to make a stop in Cairns and regional Australia. “We know that regional Queensland has produced many great athletes in the past, and we know that it’ll continue to do so,” he said. “Regional Queensland is our first stop in this program, so we know that there’s good athletic talent there, and we really want to give the athletes an opportunity. “We want to make sure this is a state-wide initiative, and it’s an alternative pathway to what sport already offers. “So, if you haven’t been seen by your sport yet, this is a great chance to put your hand up.” The quest for the best starts now; register for YouFor2032 today at: https://qld.gov.au/youfor2032/

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Australia’s Governor-General David Hurley pictured centre wearing a signature Mainie tie that was presented to him earlier this year by Australia’s Commissioner General to Expo 2020 Dubai

ERENDIPITY certainly played its part this week for the owners of Cairns-based, Indigenous-owned business, Mainie, whose signature silk tie, worn by Australia’s Governor-General at the swearing in of Prime Minister Anthony Albanese’s new ministry, was featured front and centre. The co-founder of Mainie is Gunggari Aboriginal woman Charmaine Saunders; she said she was both surprised and delighted to see the Governor-

General proudly wearing her brand’s striking tie ‘Falling Leaves’ tie featuring artwork by local Kuranda based, Kalkadoon and Bandjin Aboriginal artist Justin Butler. According to Ms Saunders, there is a lovely story about the rainforests of Far North Queensland behind the tie that the Governor General chose to wear at this week’s notable and historic occasion. “Mainie was honoured to be selected as the exclusive

official provider of Indigenous fashion and apparel to the Australian Pavilion at Expo 2020, which ran from October 1, 2021, until March 31, 2022. “At this event, Justin McGowan, Commissioner General to Expo 2020 Dubai, presented the GovernorGeneral with our Mainie tie on Australia’s national day at the expo on January 29, 2022. For more information, visit www.mainie.com.au

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FIRST-CLASS international flight and free tours are being used in a Tik Tok campaign to lure international Working Holiday Makers to Tropical North Queensland. Tourism Tropical North Queensland launched the $100,000 co-operative First Class to Paradise campaign with youth travel platform Global Work and Travel On Monday June 6, to target young adults in the United Kingdom, Ireland and Germany interested in working and playing overseas. Chief Executive Officer Mark Olsen said the campaign would leverage the work by Tourism Australia and Tourism and Events Queensland to revive the Working Holiday Maker market. “Travellers aged 18 to 30 who sign up for a Working Holiday trip with Global Work and Travel and begin their working holiday in Tropical North Queensland over the next 12 months will receive a free tropical adventure tour valued around $100,” Mr Olsen said. “One lucky person who registers before July 3 will go into the draw to win a first-class flight with Singapore Airlines to Australia. “Domestic travel is booming in Tropical North Queensland with a record $2.7 billion expenditure in 2021, and we urgently need more workers as international travellers start to return. “Working Holiday Makers were an integral part of our regional community and the tourism

workforce before the pandemic. “Cairns was known as the place where young people could work in paradise, whether on a dive boat exploring the Great Barrier Reef or in an eco-lodge in the heart of the world’s oldest rainforest. “In between shifts, they would be sunning themselves by the Esplanade Lagoon, catching up with friends from around the world at a nightclub, or heading out for a day of adventure rafting or sky diving. “Young visitors from the UK and Germany dominated the region’s working holiday market in the past, and Global Work and Travel is now seeing strong interest from Ireland. “We look forward to welcoming young travellers to Tropical North Queensland where they can become an important part of an exciting industry showcasing two World Heritage areas,” he said. Tik Tok advertisements showcasing the adventure of working in Tropical North Queensland will

direct potential Working Holiday Makers to cairnsgreatbarrierreef. com/working-holiday-cairns. Global Work and Travel provides a service, currently at no charge, to Australian employers looking for workers by matching them with working holiday makers worldwide. Global Work and Travel CEO and Co-founder Jürgen Himmelmann said Tropical North Queensland is one of the most popular for their travellers, and for good reason. “This campaign will drive home the multitude of lifestyle benefits you can enjoy in this part of the world,” Mr Himmelmann said. “We’re committed to doing all we can to help our partner employers with their staffing issues, and we feel privileged to be working with Tourism Tropical North Queensland on this important initiative.”

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GIRLS STRUGGLE MORE WITH MENTAL HEALTH DURING COVID THAN BOYS

new study has found teenage girls were more stressed than boys during the first months of the COVID-19 pandemic, and more focus should be put on their mental health needs if there is another similar outbreak. James Cook University neuroscientist Professor Zoltan Sarnyai and PhD student Riana Marie were part of a collaboration with the Canadian Centre for Studies on Human Stress that interviewed more than 1,300 boys and girls aged between 13 and 18 in Australia and Canada between April and July 2020 - a few months after the WHO declared COVID-19 to be a pandemic. “From a review of past investigations of infectious diseases such as SARS, Ebola, and H1N1 influenza, quarantine was associated with post-traumatic stress symptoms, confusion, and anger,” Professor Sarnyai said. He said this may be made worse for those undergoing

adolescence as it is already a vulnerable developmental period associated with stressful transitions and the onset of psychiatric disorders. “We wanted to see if the absence of a structured school setting, disruption of routine, reduced social interactions and general uncertainty had psychological implications for this group,” Professor Sarnyai said. The scientists found that female adolescents from Australia and Canada reported more stress, anxiety, and depression symptoms during the first months of the COVID-19 pandemic and reported more personal concerns and worries associated with the pandemic than males. “Girls reported more discussions about COVID-19 and followed the news about it more than boys. Girls experienced more symptoms and felt that these symptoms had a bigger impact compared to boys. Girls reported more subjective stress

before, during, and related to COVID-19 than boys,” Professor Sarnyai said. He said girls were also more concerned about health, school continuation, personal/parental job security, and the availability of goods and services. “We also found some cross-cultural differences, with Canadian adolescents reporting increased COVID-19 discussions and more concerns related to their COVID-19 experiences compared to Australian adolescents,” Professor Sarnyai said. He said girls may be at significantly higher risk for mental health concerns because of COVID-19, which should be considered in adolescent mental health initiatives during the pandemic. “Mental health responses during the pandemic should consider this significant gender difference and the effect of gender roles when developing stress management programs,” Professor Sarnyai said.

The Ancient Rome Exhibit is looking for volunteers ROME was built in a day, right here in Cairns. Ancient Rome – The Empire that Shaped the World is an awardwinning exhibition installed by the Artisans of Florence that officially launched on Wednesday, June 8, as part of the Cairns Italian Festival. This incredible exhibition, on loan from the Museum of Leonardo Da Vinci in Florence, brings to life one of the most technologically significant times in the history of humanity and covers an epic period of history, from the triumphant victory of Julius Caesar over the Gaul in 52 BC to the transformation of Rome from a Republic into the mighty Roman Empire.The Cairns Italian Festival is looking for keen volunteers to be a part of the Ancient Rome Exhibition at the Australian Armour and Artillery Museum. The exhibition offers an excellent opportunity for art lovers to be up close and per-

sonal with ancient Roman artifacts while volunteering. Locals, visitors and volunteers will enjoy and appreciate a collection of gladiatorial relics, objects from Ancient Rome that have shaped our modern world and displays of engineering ingenuity that produced one of the most iconic construction eras of ancient history. The Ancient Rome Exhibition

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will be held over eight weeks from June 8 to August 7 and is hosted by the Australian Armour and Artillery Museum at Caravonica. To register as a volunteer for the Ancient Rome Exhibit or other roles within the Cairns Italian Festival, fill out the form at https://bit.ly/39aMQOx For tickets to the Ancient Rome Exhibition and more information, visit, https://bit.ly/3aQP31Y

STATEWIDE DATA SHOWS Queensland GPs busier than ever during the pandemic

GENERAL practices across Queensland have provided an increased number of services during the COVID-19 pandemic to protect the health of the community, according to recent Statewide data released. During the response to the COVID-19 pandemic, General Practice and Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisations (ACCHOs) across Queensland have collectively seen an increase in patient attendances or activity when comparing March 2019 to March 2022, including: • an 11.5% increase in chronic disease management • a 10.6% increase in mental health care • a 4.8% increase in health assessments. This increase in services occurred while GPs, ACCHOs, and GP Respiratory Clinics administered more than 5.3 million doses of COVID-19 vaccines in Queensland from February 2021 to March 2022. GPs, ACCHOs, and GP Respiratory Clinics continue to deliver COVID-19 vaccinations daily while also stepping up to provide influenza vaccinations this winter. Northern Queensland PHN (NQPHN) Chief Executive Officer Robin Whyte said GPs, practice staff, and Indigenous health workers have played a critical role during the COVID-19 pandemic response. “These latest figures acknowledge the leadership role taken and volume of activity delivered by general practices and ACCHOs during the pandemic,” Ms Whyte said. “GPs, and practice staff such as managers, nurses, and receptionists, as well as Indigenous health workers, have been nothing short of inspirational. “The way they have responded to the demands of the pandemic, doing their job in a really professional way, while also

managing an increase in ‘business as usual’ services, has provided a pillar of strength for our communities.” NQPHN Clinical Council Chair and General Practitioner Dr Konrad Kangru said that general practice had adapted during the pandemic to ensure continuity of service for its patients. “We’ve had to be agile and responsive to changes, managing increasing demand by opening after hours and on weekends and, when necessary, utilising telehealth where clinically appropriate and not just diverting resources,” Dr Kangru said. “We’ve been busier than ever, with attendance numbers increasing year on year and anecdotally no substantive increases in the workforce. “The way that general practice has stepped up during the COVID-19 pandemic demonstrates just how vital our role is in protecting the health of our communities. “The vaccination rollout is an example of this, which has been a massive undertaking where GPs have been essential to its success.”

Ms Whyte said a critical success is how GPs have worked with NQPHN, Queensland Health, other key organisations, and the community in supporting the vaccine rollout. “The collaboration between general practice and Queensland Health, in particular, has enabled an exceptional preventative health outcome for Queenslanders,” Ms Whyte said. “Vaccinations took a wholeof-system response to meet community needs, particularly during peak vaccination periods. “Queensland Health were able to decrease their vaccination delivery as the emergence of pharmacy vaccinations supported the continuing efforts of general practice and GP Respiratory Clinics. “GPs play a vital role in saving lives and protecting the health of our communities, and I would like to thank them for everything they’ve done during the pandemic.”

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MELLOY MIXES

MUSIC AND MEDICINE

Cairns Surgeon and Violinist Dr Aemelia Melloy

It was Aemelia Melloy’s passion for music that led her to medicine. With a Bachelor of Music she worked as a registered music therapist for dementia patients and engaged in multidisciplinary team meetings in hospitals. It was here she became increasingly interested in people’s medical needs. So when her daughter reached primary school Aemelia chose to go back to tertiary study, thinking she’d become a

geriatrician. As part of her medical training she met a surgeon who became her mentor, influencing her to follow a surgical path. Dr Melloy completed her training at various hospitals in south east Queensland and Cairns – and relocated her family to Cairns to set up a general surgery practice earlier this year, operating at Cairns Private Hospital. “General surgery is so varied, there are so many different types of surgeries which makes it really interesting,” she said. “It’s very

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rewarding – you see the patient, they have a problem, you fix it, and patients are so grateful.” Dr Melloy plays violin and piano and while she hasn’t played in an operating theatre, she has joined the Cairns Concert String Orchestra, has plans for a grand piano at her house, and locals are trying to get her to join a choir. “I just love music and it helps me unwind,” she said. In her surgical practice, Dr Melloy has a special interest in breast and endocrine which includes thyroid issues and a variety of breast concerns such as cancer, breast pain, discharge, and noncancerous lumps. “I see patients at any age and demographic, and younger females comment that it’s nice to have a female surgeon. “Some patients have private health insurance but others choose to self-fund privately because of the wait times for non-urgent surgery in the public system.” Dr Melloy chose to move from Brisbane to Cairns with her family this year as she always wanted to return after working here as a registrar for a year about five years ago. “We love the outdoors and the people here are so friendly – it really feels like more of a community.”

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G’DAY Tropicairnsians, I know this has been said many times but unfortunately it is true. MINE IS A GENERATION THAT WILL NEVER COME BACK. • A generation that walked to school and then walked back • A generation that did their homework alone to get out ASAP to play in the street • A generation that spent all their free time in the streets with their friends • A generation that played hideand-seek in the dark • A generation that made and, sometimes stupidly, ate mud cakes • A generation that collected sports cards • A generation that found, collected, washed and returned empty glass coke bottles to the local grocery store for five cents each, then bought a sunny boy and a red skin with the money • A generation who bought vinyl singles and albums to play on record players • A generation that collected photos and albums of clippings of their life experiences as a kid • A generation that played board games and cards on rainy days • A generation whose TV went off at midnight after playing the National Anthem • A generation that laughed under the covers in bed so parents didn’t know we were still awake

• A generation that coped a proper kick up the backside when we stuffed up. I loved growing up when I did. It was the best of times but let’s bring our thoughts back to real-time. Now young’uns won’t get this, but recently, turning over the big 60 rock I’ve found a whole new world of morning glory (and no, I am not talking about sex), which is not needing an alarm clock to wake up as the bladder is the new quickly-get-out-of-bed alarm. But with the privilege of taking that wake-up breath, there is a huge amount of creaking and groaning that is almost deafening, and I am not talking about the bed. When I was young and bulletproof, I took all those risky adventures and only sometimes walked away unscathed; I always had oldies saying, “one day you will pay for that.” Time is now starting to empty the life’s youthful adventuring bank account. Here is where I turn around this month’s column to the positives of successfully reaching this stage of life, although I have a few years to go before my enlightenment:

• I am a Seenager. (Senior teenager) I have everything I ever wanted as a teenager, only 60 years later • I don’t have to go to school or work • I get an allowance every month • I have my own pad • I don’t have a curfew • I have a driver’s license and my own car • I have an ID that gets me into pubs, nightclubs and bottle shops • The people I hang around with are not scared about getting pregnant • I don’t have acne • Life is great having many friends, but I cannot remember their names right now. Writing about all this, I am reminded of when 19 of us young blokes started our boiler making apprenticeship together in the ’70s. We were told at least one of us would possibly be killed or maimed before we completed our four years. The group voted me as the one to go because of the crazy, stupid and risk-taking lifestyle I had. Cheers to you boys; I recently found out that I am the last one standing. Wayne.

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Gulngay people bringing back Gabun BARRETT’S LAGOON

Water-sampling at Gabun, or Barrett’s Lagoon Traditional owner Joanne Kinjun and Terrain NRM’s Alicia Buckle. Image: Terrain NRM

Traditional owner Joanne Kinjun will be one of the water-samplers in a new Gulngay project at Gabun, or Barrett’s Lagoon near Tully. Image: Terrain NRM

“Now, we hardly see them there. This project is ‘Bringing back Gabun’,” Ms Kinjun said. “Everything is important here – the fish, the plants, the birds. “We used to take grasses for weaving. “The plants filter runoff from the land. Everything is connected. We want to bring life back to the lagoon. “It’s a spiritual connection to us, to see the life return.” Gabun, or Barrett’s Lagoon, is a deep freshwater wetland on the Tully-Murray coastal floodplain that borders cane farming land and is close to the national

ULNGAY traditional owners are leading a new project to improve a Tully wetland system that flows to the ocean and Great Barrier Reef lagoon. Water-testing and fish surveys are underway at Gabun, or Barrett’s Lagoon, as part of a bigger initiative to train up the younger generation and bring them onto Country. Elder Doris Kinjun said Gulngay people were “river people” who remembered large numbers of Gabun - the Gulngay name for a small migratory gudgeon - in the lagoon system south-east of Tully.

park. At about six hectares, it is one of the district’s largest wetlands, and it links with other waterways and wetlands in wet season flood events. The Gulngay people’s new project follows collaborative work over the last six years from cane farmers, traditional owners, Cassowary Coast Regional Council, Terrain NRM and the Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service to remove hymenachne from the once weed-choked lagoon. Gulngay people and Terrain NRM worked together to secure

a Great Barrier Reef Foundation Healthy Water Grant for the new project. This project is funded by the partnership between the Australian Government’s Reef Trust and the Great Barrier Reef Foundation. Gulngay is working with Terrain NRM to select sites for water quality monitoring - in inlet creeks beside cane paddocks and national park, at an outlet and in the lagoon itself – to better understand lagoon health. Terrain is also helping with water quality monitoring training and data management, while

TropWATER is working on fish surveys. The ‘Bringing back Gabun’ project includes training for Gulngay’s young people in waterway weed management and using fire for weed control, as well as fish surveys, fish barrier assessments and project management. Results will be added to the region’s water quality and coastal wetland data and used for the annual Wet Tropics Waterway Health Report Card. Gulngay history and cultural knowledge will also be recorded. Clarence Kinjun is one of the

traditional owners who is water sampling at the lagoon. He sees skilling up Gulngay’s younger generations as a priority - to manage, restore and care for Country well into the future. “The rivers, creeks, waterways and lagoons are important to Gulngay traditional owners,” Mr Kinjun said. “Healthy waters equal healthy reefs. “We’ve seen a lot of improvement at this lagoon over the years, and our hope is for our younger generations to carry on this work in the future.”

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FIRST NATIONS COMMUNITIES WIN AT FA R N O R T H Q U E E N S L A N D R E G I O N A L A R C H I T E C T U R E AWA R D S Mundingalbay Yidinji ecocultural arrival facilities, photo by Andrew Watson

health and wellbeing centre, an eco-tourism welcome facility and a Traditional Owners administration building – all designed for and with First Nations communities – are among the winners of the Australian Institute of Architects’ Far North Queensland Regional Architecture Awards 2022. Judges praised award-winning architects for their culturally inclusive and environmentally sensitive designs. The Far North Queensland Awards come at the close of Reconciliation Week 2022, a national event where Indigenous and nonIndigenous Australians to come together to reflect on their shared histories and futures.

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Gurriny Yealamucka Health & Wellbeing Centre by POD (People Oriented Design) with Coburn Architecture was awarded a commendation in the Commercial Architecture category, the Far North Queensland Regional Project of the Year Award and the People’s Choice Award. The centre provides primary health and community outreach services to the First Nations coastal community of Yarrabah, a town an hour’s drive east of Cairns. The building fits into the unique environment, with sturdy materials responding to nearby beaches, wetlands, and tropical ranges. Landscaping incorporates locally significant plant life. These features are visible through

expansive windows, while a central courtyard is an inviting respite area. “The building takes social and cultural considerations into account. This creates a sense of community pride and ownership,” the Jury said. Waiting spaces for independent families and cultural groups are available. “Just walking into the building gives you a welcoming feeling,” Centre Chairperson Leslie Baird said. “I like that [the centre] has a clinical side and a family wellbeing side. It has a community friendly atmosphere.” Far North Queensland Regional Commendations Mundingalbay Yidinji Eco-

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commendation in the Commercial Architecture category were awarded to Clarke and Prince Pty Ltd’s Western Cape Communities Trust Administration Centre. The building is a hub for 11 Traditional Owner groups in the Cape York region. A striking exterior populated with symbolic totems is paired with practical and flexible rooms inside. “Through extensive engagement with the Western Cape Communities Traditional Owner groups, this project successfully integrates holistic cultural narratives throughout the building’s site, landscape, architecture and interiors,” the judges said. Other Far North Queensland regional commendation winners

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Regarding the article published on 3rd June 2022 on rainforest dieback: Have the experts taken into account the feral pigs that have been ravishing the rainforest since who knows when? I first visited the Daintree in the early eighties and asked our accommodation provider how they felt about developers moving in? Their reply was that the feral pigs were and would do irreparable damage to the forest before the developers could “get a leg in” so to speak. As far as I am aware nothing has changed. Once again ‘Climate Change is a great excuse, isn’t it? I also believe there is a wind farm scheduled for the tablelands that involves destroying rainforest to build a renewable energy source. TB, South Cairns

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Bullies! They come in all shapes and sizes and many ages from kindergarten to the workplace and even in our highest offices of Corporate and Government departments. The shame of it is that few, (if any) effective punishments are dished out to the perpetrators. It is within our power to stop this treatment of vulnerable human beings starting in kindergarten and through to primary and senior schools. Lives literally depend on it! As is evidenced by the high incidence of child suicides that occur as a direct result of their tormentors. Fear, humiliation, physical and mental violence all serve to add the final straw. When Agreed Noel, arms unlimited it gets to that point, those that should be supplied including survive the torment often lack aircraft. Little ape is frightened self-esteem. of Covid, how would he go They feel useless and helpwith a few rockets in his front less. They often fail to thrive garden. and reach their true potential. Ross, Cairns Everyone needs to feel that they are a valuable member of the community whether it I have said for years, be in school, at home or in the Queensland cannot afford the workplace. Olympic games. For one we Bullying is the very worst do not have enough water, and way to get the best out of this a big one. There is just not people in any society. Yet so enough money, one has too look much of it goes on. Often it is at other countries that are still un-reported or ignored. paying for the games they have The US has suffered the

very worst result of bullying numerous times, mass murder, as in the case of so many school shootings. It needs to be stopped at the source. Bullies obviously derive some benefit from the persecution of victims, or they wouldn’t do it. Sometimes they learn from damaged family members in our very dysfunctional society but violent video games, even some reality TV programs demonstrate humiliation and bad behaviour. Do we really find other people’s humiliation and torment entertaining? What does that say about the way our society is going? School mates standing up together to stop a child being bullied could change the dysfunctional behaviour. I propose a ring or badge saying I won’t tolerate Bullies could be worn by students so that they can stand up together and say STOP! when they see this happening to a classmate. Most Bullies are usually cowards. Real consequences need to follow those who continue the abuse and all those who see it should step forward as witnesses. I believe this approach will give the victims a voice and show them that they are not alone. It could make a huge difference in years to come. Suzy, Cairns

COUNCIL NEWS ... Crystal Cascades temporary closure Public access to Crystal Cascades will be closed from 4am on Tuesday 14 June to 5pm on Wednesday 15 June to allow valve and pipe replacement works to be completed. Water supply will not be affected by the works. The valve being replaced is a critical piece of infrastructure that controls the flow of water to Freshwater Treatment Plant and environmental flows to Freshwater Creek. Council will also replace associated pipework and the existing flowmeter, which are ageing and showing signs of deterioration. More information on the “Works in progress” section of Council’s website.

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Dear Editor, Living in Gordonvale is quite unbearable at the moment. Roadworks absolutely everywhere, open gaping holes, pieces of machinery cluttering the land, trees smashed and piled up, constant dust and noise. Then to add to the horror now we have a developer clear felling a huge area of bush on the hills behind Draper Road. Why, oh why, cannot they try and find land that is flat and on disused cane land for example. This complete clearing of

bush and benching into the hills on good rich soil to make way for houses is not sustainable or even smart, and has completely ruined the quiet, rural atmosphere of the area. How did this get approved through Council? Oh yes and now there is another approval (coincidently on land partly owned by Councillor Moller’s family) for a huge 3 staged development, replicating what we already have here - child care centre, service station, aged care home and food outlets.

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 The Captain Cook Highway from Veivers Rd, Palm Cove, to Beor St, Craiglie (near Port Douglas), from 5.30am to 5.30pm.  The Cairns Esplanade, from Aplin St to Upward St, from 7am on Sunday to 1.30am on Monday.  Parts of Williams Esplanade and Cedar Rd, Palm Cove, from 4am to noon. The southern Esplanade

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Woolworths are also building, and I would assume have various food outlets in their plan. There seems no overall consideration of the impact on lifestyle and land use for this area - where is the grand plan to link all these developments together into a coherent whole? Greedy developers approved en masse and singularly considered seem to be instead the norm. Yours in despair, Leanne, Gordonvale

(Lagoon) carpark will be fully closed from 12.30am on Thursday 9 June until 6pm on Monday 13 June. Access to the Cairns Airport, Cairns Beaches, Smithfield, and the Northern Beaches will remain open at all times under changed traffic conditions. When planning travel, ensure you leave plenty of time as traffic delays may occur. Smithfield Transfer Station will be closed on Sunday 12 June. More details on Ironman Cairns and traffic changes at www. ironman.com/im-cairns.

Improvement works Esplanade, Cairns City: Replacement of light ﬁttings at the Esplanade Dining Precinct from Wednesday 15 June. Marett St, Stratford: Drainage upgrade. Expect temporary road closures. McLeod St, Cairns North: Culvert replacements and pavement rehabilitation at the Charles St intersection. Expect temporary lane closures. Park St, Bayview Heights: Water main replacement works. Reservoir Rd, Manoora: Night works to upgrade the Pease St intersection. Expect temporary lane closures. For a full list of works see our website.

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backgrounds and skills, many of which are put to use in our community in the form of staff and volunteers at Mossman Support Services. It seemed appropriate therefore, to come together for lunch during this special week to celebrate everyone’s contributions and efforts. Mossman Support Services were recently the successful applicants of the Culture and Reconciliation Grant from the Queensland

Government, as part of their Reconciliation Plan. They were also fortunate to be able to provide a Dreamtime Walk, along with the Mossman Gorge Centre, to a group of invitees. The aim was to assist in developing better understanding of local cultural practice and build community relationships. The group were then invited to join the greater community for the above mentioned beautiful lunch, provided by Louise Walker.

The midday event included mouth watering traditional favourites such as fried fish, sop sop, simur chicken and coconut curry chicken with rice, taro, damper, cassava, and salads. I ventured into the kitchen at one point and as a curry fan, I thought the aromas were amazing. Lunch time entertainment included performances by the Douglas Shire Scots Band, the local tai chi group led by Frieda and the Mossman Chill-out Music Group

who led the attendees in a cheerful sing along. Ultimately the event, held on Tuesday 31st May, provided a celebration of the rich and diverse community that exists in the Douglas Shire with a focus on the coming together of our unique cultural and community collaborations and friendships. Mossman Support Services feel honoured to belong to such a welcoming and accepting community and strive to practice their

ethos through local events such as this fabulous lunch. This will, no doubt, help continue to build cultural bridges, grow collaborations, and improve overall community well-being and acceptance of all members of the Douglas Shire. I’m off to make some curry sauce, so for now it’s Gazza signing out! Send your stories to: gazza@cairnslocalnews. com.au

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Beauty & Well Being... Local entrepreneur is building a hair care empire By Isabella Guzman Gonzalez

YOUNG entrepreneur, Cairns local and nominee for the Cairns Business Women’s Club Young Entrepreneur of the Year, Cassy Markus, is the founder and owner of KUS Culture the hair care brand everyone is talking about. Cassy never expected to get to the position where she is, selling out her products in weeks, preparing to launch new ones, and receiving positive reviews from all across the country. Still, she did have a passion from the beginning: hair. The XXI century and the pandemic have brought a revolution of self-care and the importance of putting your wellness front and centre. So was the case for Cassy; as someone who had very long healthy locks, finding a product that nourished her hair was a constant struggle. After trying many products and formulas on her hair, Cassy decided to create her own product, but it was only intended to be a hobby. “By 2020, I was working fulltime, and this (KUS Culture) was a part-time thing for me,” Cassy said. “As the pandemic hit, I had to

work from home in my full-time job for four or five weeks, and that’s when I went into my business full time. “By the end of 2020, I quit my full-time job and took a leap of faith, and I haven’t looked back.” Cassy wanted to create products that would be fully Australian-made, organic, vegan, and cruelty-free to stand out in a market of saturated products. “I wanted to create something minimalistic with rich ingredients,” she said. “My products are cruelty-free because we want a cruelty-free world. We love our furry friends. Vegan because nothing has to be from animal by-products in hair care or skin care, and organic because my manufacturer in Brisbane is a certified organic factory.” She started with a serum that was a total success and moved on to masks, heat-protective sprays and curl creams. “So far, so good,” Cassy said. “Today is the day that I’m packing hundreds of orders to go around Australia. “I am in some local salons and stockists as well, which is really exciting, and it’s just a matter of putting my name out there and

contacting salons to try and see if they will take that leap of faith into a one-woman business.” Cassy said that she is proud to represent Cairns on the national stage as an entrepreneur, but at the same time, it can be nervewracking. “It makes me very nervous,” she said. “Sometimes it’s a bit of a ‘pinch me’ moment, a bit of impostor syndrome. “But then I remember, this is what I’m doing; this is my mission.” KUS Culture and Cassy Markus are not slowing down; with many projects and launches for her brand in 2022, she cannot wait to see what new things are in store for her future as an entrepreneur. “You literally only live once,” she said. “If you’re not happy with what you’re doing, you change it and make it work. “Every day is a new day, and it’s a mindset battle, and you’re always going to have your doubts, but if you believe in what you’re doing, it will always work.” Visit https://kusculture.com/ to learn more and support a local business.

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Fri June 10, 2022 @ 7:30 pm - 10:00 pm World of Musicals in Concert at Cairns Performing Arts Centre The World of Musicals Concert has graced stages across the globe and features a world-class ensemble of multi-talented performing artists who exquisitely recreate classic hits, fused with emotive ballads, big-screen anthems ‘and iconic show tunes. Book your tickets through Ticketlink.

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FRIDAY Anais Campbell - Lunico Restaurant, Trinity Beach, 5:00pm Pauly P - Salt House, 5:00pm SAX MAN Troy Stevens The Beach Shack, Kewarra Beach Resort, 5:30pm Whiskey Boat - O’Donnell’s Irish Bar & Grill, 6:00pm Janna Mercedes - The Crown Hotel Cairns, 6:00pm Hot Ice - Cazalys Cairns, 6:30pm Cameron Cusack - The Benson Hotel, 6:30pm Justin Wellington, Tony George, Tullara, Big Noise - Bar36 @ The Reef Hotel Casino, 7:00pm Barbary Coasters - Centrals Trinity Sporting Club, 7:30pm World of Musicals - CPAC Theatre, 7:30pm Late Notice - Hambledon Hotel, 7:30pm Tim Rogers - Tanks Arts Centre, 7:30pm Kevin Carrington - The Ant Hill Hotel, 8:00pm Dr Elephant - Red Beret Hotel, 8:00pm Juanita Petersen - The Jazz Sanctuary, 8:00pm Tony George - Bar36 @ The Reef Hotel Casino, 9:00pm

SATURDAY Dale n’ Ange - Barrier Reef Tavern, Port Douglas, 2:00pm Gordon Sheard - Strait on the Beach, 3:00pm Wind and Wood - Yorkeys Knob Boating Club, 3:00pm Liam Sciacca - Macalister Brewing Company, 5:30pm Harmonique - Fitzroy Island Resort, 6:00pm Fingerprint - Cazalys Cairns, 6:15pm Justin Wellington, Tony George, Tullara, Big Noise - Bar36 @ The Reef Hotel Casino, 7:00pm Whiskey Boat Hemingway’s Brewery Cairns Wharf, 7:30pm Ben Ottewell & Ian Ball from Gomez - Tanks Arts Centre, 7:30pm Las Divas: An All Male Revue - CPAC Theatre, 8:00pm Big Noise - Bar36 @ The Reef Hotel Casino, 9:00pm

SUNDAY DjGlennW - Dundees at the Cairns Aquarium, 11:30am Harmonique - Fitzroy Island Resort, 12:00pm Fingerprint - Hidden@ Yorkeys, 3:00pm SAX MAN Troy Stevens Sea Temple Palm Cove, 3:00pm Waking Ugly - Yorkeys Knob Boating Club, 3:00pm Lexi and Al - O’Donnells Irish Bar, 4:00pm Anais Campbell - ShangriLa Hotel, 5:00pm Blue Reed - Vitalia’s Restaurant, 5:00pm Justin Wellington - Bar36 @ The Reef Hotel Casino, 7:30pm

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A reflection of the sacred stories behind remote Papua New Guinean tapa art is available at the Court House Gallery for residents to enjoy. The exhibition, Sihot’e Nioge; When Skirts Become Artworks, features the tapa art of the Omie people from the remote mountains of Oro Province of Papua New Guinea. Tapa textiles are made from the inner bark of certain rainforest trees, then painted with unique patterns using natural dyes. Omie tapa is amongst the most distinctive of the diverse visual arts of Papua New Guinea. For centuries, they’ve been used as traditional attire for utilitarian and ceremonial use in dancing, singing and rituals, and gifts. Visitors to the Cairns Mu-

seum and its partner for this exhibition, The Court House Gallery, will learn about the creation story of the first tapa and how it helped form a community. Curator Joan Winter said this exhibition allowed Cairns residents to support Papua New Guinea artists. “The Tapa’s traditional use in a changing world is still essential for many ceremonial occasions and utilitarian needs,” Ms Winter said. “Its flexibility has propelled it into the international art market, and pieces are present in many public and private collections across Australia and internationally today. “Locals and visitors alike may not only discover their beauty but take home a unique piece created by artists from our nearest neighbour, Papua New Guinea, knowing they will be

supporting artists who still live in extreme material poverty. Cairns Museum Executive Officer Fleur Anderson said Sihot’e Nioge highlighted the beauty of our neighbouring cultures and traditions. “It is a reminder to all of us of our nearest neighbours’ diverse cultures and artists,” Ms Anderson said. “We are looking forward to sharing this exhibition with the local PNG community in Cairns. “We are also excited to be partnering with the Court House Gallery for the first time.” People can enjoy the exhibition, Sihot’e Nigoe, at the Court House Gallery until June 25. For more information, visit, https:// www.cairnsmuseum.org.au/

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HOME of quality stage productions, The Rondo Theatre, proudly announced their latest play, The Wrong Mountain, by local playwright Cath Willacy, opening on Friday, July 1. The Wrong Mountain is a light-hearted look at women who want to appear perfect to their family and friends. But at what cost to themselves – and others? Beth is told off by her cleaner for climbing a ladder ‘at her age’. In defiance, she decides to climb Mount Everest, but later realises that she will have to actually do it

if she doesn’t want to lose face in front of her nephew and friends. Beth and her unconventional friends will have you in stitches at times, yet you will feel for them as they address real situations that are faced by women of many ages – and indeed anyone male or female - who has ever struggled with feeling ‘invisible’. Will climbing the highest mountain in the world solve Beth’s issues? Or will dealing with hidden agendas, suppressed feelings and advancing years prove to be an even

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Brown’s Bay was an idyllic beach resort.

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M.V. Manly, which ferried tourists to Brown’s Bay

By Maria Larkins

N THE early 1930s Cairns locals and visitors were being lured to a resort of a different hue to that of Green Island. An enterprising boat builder by the name of Walter Schridde had come upon the idea of providing a ferry boat service to a hidden treasure he had discovered called Brown’s Bay. Schridde created an ideal

ferry launch by adapting a round bottom clinker built boat. Seats were positioned on the decks to provide fresh air viewing and a very roomy cockpit was covered with a waterproof awning to protect passengers when it rained. He obtained a special lease on the land at Brown’s Bay and set about establishing his resort. There were quaint thatched huts dotted along the beaches, an avenue of palms and a café of-

fering “hot luncheons, teas, and iced drinks at city prices”. There was also a crocodile farm. In June 1933, local photographer, Mr. H. Chargois, photographed one of Schridde’s beasts. The image showed a “grim, greedy and guileful grin.” By September Schridde had added other animals to his collection and in October 1933, the python, “Big Bertha” made her debut. “Barnacle Bill” was captured

on June 23, 1934, by Schridde with the assistance of two Indigenous men after a three hour battle in the Cairns harbour. Bill was 14 feet long and a star attraction at what was now Brown’s Bay Zoo. Schridde had big plans for the resort and in 1936 announced he was building a new jetty, large dance hall with electric lighting, an adjoining kiosk, and guest cottages.

The zoo was also expanded, an aquarium was added in 1937 with 100 fish housed in 14 glass tanks. There were Mexican lung fish, Siam fighting fish, opal fish from Trinidad, and zebra fish from South America. “Whisky”, a baby treeclimbing kangaroo joined the menagerie in 1939. There were also, numerous birds, turtles and what was described as a “rare Cape York monkey”.

Schridde closed the Brown’s Bay Zoo and the resort when war broke out. His crocodiles were transferred to another zoo near Townsville. After the war, Mr. Berkeley Cook established a new enterprise at Brown’s Bay which he named “Koombal Park”. Sources: TROVE. Photographs courtesy Queensland State Archives and the Schridde family.

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This spacious solid block home has been cleverly designed. The open plan living/dining/kitchen is central to the “L” shaped design, allowing for maximum use of space. Conveniently located close to town, schools and shops, this home is adequately fenced to ensure privacy. • Excellent location • Solid block 4 bedroom home • Large patio • In-ground pool • Garden shed • Low maintenance yard • Solar panels • Air conditioning • Built in Robes • Dishwasher

For Sale $395,000 4 Bed 1 Bath 2 Car Exclusively listed at First National, inspections are by appointment only. Phone Matt Farrelly to arrange your inspection today. 0490 274 794

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Semiset block rendered home featuring three good sized bedrooms, kitchen/dining combined and a separate lounge area. Bathroom and separate toilet. Internal laundry complete with landing for the clothes hoist. Air conditioning, fans and front patio. Double carport, lockable shed and a lawn locker. This one will get you into the property market. Don’t delay, inspect today. Presently returning $320 per week in rent.

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• Highset 3 bedroom home • 2 airconditioned bedrooms • 1,012 sqm yard • Fully enclosed & lockable under house • Solar power system

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REAL ESTATE Acreage, sheds, bore, machinery, for small crops/fruit trees

LOCATED between Cardwell and Tully at Bilyana is this mostly cleared acreage with sheds, suitable for small crops and fruit trees or hobbies. Buildings comprise three sheds, with two sheds lockable and the third shed part enclosed. The property has a water bore for irrigation, with the estimated supply on the Bore Drilling Log shown as 5,000 GPH, suitable for irrigating small crops and fruit trees when planted. Machinery and equipment as well as a caravan are included in this sale. Contact Jim Cooper to arrange your inspection of this well-presented hobby farm • 12.47 ha (30.8 acres) of freehold land • Mostly cleared level to gently undulating acreage

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(ex-cane farm), suitable for small crops and fruit trees or hobbies. Arable (ex-cane) land has been cutter bared and stick picked Shed one is a four-bay lockable ShedBoss shed, approximately 12 metres wide x 7 metres deep Shed two is a three-bay lockable Ranbuild shed with three roller doors, approximately 9 metres wide x 7 metres deep Shed three is a three-sided bush shed, approximately 7 metres wide x 6 metres deep Water bore (unequipped) for irrigation, with the estimated supply on the Bore Drilling Log shown as 5,000 GPH Small timbered areas on the northern and southern

parts of the property, with seasonal watercourses • Items included in sale include a caravan, 2 x tractors, quad bike, slasher, 2 x discs, rippers, back blade, 2 x spray tanks, etc., with information referred to in the Items included in sale • Adjacent to power (not connected) • Located between Cardwell and Tully at Bilyana, approximately 26 km by road from Tully ITEMS INCLUDED IN SALE: • Caravan, two berth, with gas stove and fly screens • Tractor, Fiat 880, 80 hp, two-wheel drive, requires ROPS to use

• Tractor, Farmliner 445 FWA, 45 hp, two-wheel drive, requires ROPS to use • Quad bike, Yamaha 250 Timberwolf, 250 cc, twowheel drive • Slasher, Howard 1.8288 metre (6 ft), heavy duty • Offset disc, Napier 20 plate drag disc • Offset disc, 14 plate, 3 point linkage • Ratooning disc • Ripper, 5 tyne heavy ripper • Light cultivator, 4 tyne • Back blade, Jarret 2.1336 metre (7 ft) • Trash rake, old style (Buck rake) • Carry all, light duty • Fuel tank, 1000 litre, steel • Trailer, single axle, light duty

• Trailer, ex-cane trailer • Water tank, 11,500 litre, poly • Spray tank, Silvan Selecta 200 litre, pump not working • Spray tank, Silvan Selecta 75 litre, for use on quad bike, pump not working Note that the tractors require ROPS to use, they are sold for spare parts use only Note that all items included in sale are sold “as is/where is” and unregistered Inspections are by appointment. To arrange for a time to inspect or for any further details contact the Exclusive Agent Jim Cooper at Nutrien Harcourts Tully 0417 736 935

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Cane Farm, Crop, 180 ML Water Licence For Sale(Ex-Banana) by Expressions of Interest (EOI) Closing Tuesday For Sale by at Expressions of Interest (EOI) 28/06/2022 5 pm. Closing Friday 29/04/2022quality at 5 pm. This large fully operational banana farm on four adjoining This highLots tonnage with a internal large machinery with freehold has acane long farm permanent creek withshed a 900 ML3 phase Licence power and other sheds is being soldshed as awith Going Concern sale Water for irrigation. Large packing mains and solar meaning the sheds 2022 cane crop, machinery & equipment included. power, other and the banana crop, machinery andare equipment are The approx. area bananas/fallow is 115.06 Theincluded. 180 ML Water Licence for under irrigation from the Murray Riverha (284.3 acres). would be ideal for irrigated crops including small crops, fruit trees or bananas, if required. PAGE 20 Cairns Local News, June 10, 2022

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Babinda: Main St, 7:30-12:00 Cairns Night Markets: 54-60 Abbott St, 16:30-23:00 Kuranda Heritage Markets: Rob Vievers Dr, 10:00-15:00 Kuranda Rainforest Markets: 7 Therwine St, 9:30-15:00 Mareeba: Centenary Park, 7:30-12:30 Mossman: St David’s Church, 7:00-13:00 Mt Garnet: Bill Brotherton Park, 8:00-13:00 Rusty’s Markets: Grafton St, Cairns, 5:00-18:00 Tully: Main St, 7:00-12:00

Archer Creek: Rest Area, Kennedy Highway, 7:30-12:00 Atherton Lions Club: Merrilands Hall, 7:00-12:00 Cairns Night Markets: 54-60 Abbott St, 16:30-23:00 Cardwell Volksfest: Foreshore, 8:00-12:30 Holloways Beach: Beach Foreshore, 8:00-13:00 Kuranda Heritage Markets: Rob Vievers Dr, 10:00-15:00 Kuranda Rainforest Markets: 7 Therwine St, 9:30-15:00 Kurrimine Beach: Progress Hall, 8:00-12:00 Port Douglas: by St Mary’s Church, 7:30-14:00 Rusty’s Markets: Grafton St, Cairns, 5:00-18:00

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SPORT TFNQDBA DISTRICT State Mixed Pairs were played at Mareeba on June 4th and 5th. Some 20 teams played the sectional games on Saturday 4th with 10 teams going to the quarter finals on Sunday 5th. The following players reached the Semis played in the afternoon: 1: S Bates & G Davies; 2: A McAlary & T McAlary; 3: L Plowman & B Pitson; 4: F Obah & E Rowbotham. The winning teams going to the final are A McAlary & T McAlary 35-2; to play F Obah & E Rowbotham 23-21; at a time and venue to be advised, subject to player availability MAREEBA BOWLS CLUB Wednesday June 1st: Club selected 3 bowl pairs: Winners: Ethel Thompson, Neil Vogler. Thursday June 2nd: 4 bowl Jackpot pairs self-selected: Winner: Elio Crema’s team; R/ up: Bob Pitson’s team. Jackpot taken. Sunday June 5th: District state mixed pairs held in Mareeba over Saturday and Sunday great entertaining bowls, final to be decided at a later date. Monday June 6th: Ladies Pennant Mareeba v Mossman played at Mareeba with Mareeba winning both games. Tuesday June 7th: Barefoot bowls at 6:00pm, club bowls available for use, bar will be open. For information and nominations ph 4092 5288. EDGE HILL MEMORIAL BOWLS CLUB Ladies’ Social Bowls: Thursday June 2nd Social Bowls: Winners: Elaine Whitehead and Gai Barrett. Monday June 6th: Ladies Pennant season began with Edge Hill defeating Marlin Coast. Played at Edge Hill with a little inconvenience from light rain, our ladies ran out winners 61-47. Put names for Social Bowls in by 1:00pm for a 1:30pm start for Thursday June 9th. Men’s Mixed Social Bowls: Tuesday May 31st Social Bowls: Winners: Yvonne Best, Tom Conner and Barry Bolton; R/up: Karina Homer and Kim Mitchell. Tuesday Night Social Bowls Winners: Brian, George and Peter; R/up: Ash and Jennie. Wednesday June 1st Winners: Lou, Greg and Frank; R/up: Steve, Alan and Peter. Saturday

June 4th Social Bowls Winners: Gai Barrett and Brenton Sloper; R/up: Elaine Whitehead and Mike Lynn. L/C: Joyce Ault and Ian Stafford. Saturday June 11th Edge Hill Div 1 team will play Marlin Coast, Div 2 team will play West Cairns at Edge Hill; Div 3 will play Marlin Coast away at Marlin Coast, so no Saturday Social bowls will be played this week. Club Championships: In the “A” Singles Semi Final match saw Kim Mitchell def Phil Lee 25-24. The next game to be played is Darren Curry vs Steve Henson in the other Semi Final. “B” Singles next game is Ian Stafford vs Gary Pomroy to play in their Semi Final this week. Club Pairs final first round: Wayne Hunter and John Hayes def Michael Kowalczyk and Colin Kelly 20-13. Club Fours: Alan, Chris and Steve Henson with Steve Bragger def Ian Stafford, Col Whyte, Ian Lillee and Bruce Moseley 28-16. Quarter Final game to be played are Team M Styles vs K Mitchell team. For assistance ring the Club 4053 1036. MOSSMAN MEN’S BOWLS Saturday June 4: Mick Frese, Gordon Henderson draw against Chris Payne, Troy Churchill 2424; Tony Kessler, Terry Richards, Nev Tesch d Eric Smith, Peter Gorsuch, Joe Girgenti 21-20; Mick Plummer, George Wilmot, Bill Allison d Col Johnson, Doug Pitt, Dick Pitt 22-20; and in the Club Championship Fours: Winners: John Cochrane, Dave Blain, Steve Heffernan, Nev Fletcher d Charlie Toohey, SAS, Bruce Lester, Billy Smith 29-20. Sunday June 5: Club Championships B Grade Winner: Steve Heffernan; R/up: Gerard Beech 25-17; and in the A Grade Singles: John Cochrane d Peter Busch 25-10. June 7th Pairs: Eric Smith, Nev Fletcher vs Kiwi, Greg McLean. Saturday June 11th Fours: Bernie Wolland, John Fleming, George Wilmot, Peter Fairchild vs Peter Busch, Mick Frese, Chris Payne Dick Pitt. Sunday June 12th A Grade Singles: Nev Fletcher vs Chris Payne; Handicap Singles: John Cochrane (-10) vs David Blain (-10). The next Social Bowls will be held on Thursday

June 16 from 5:30pm (names in by 5:00pm) at a cost of $10 per person, includes light meal and the chance to win a $50.00 meat tray (from Mossman Butchers). To register or for enquiries, ring the Club on 4098 1434, or contact David White on 0407 630 759 MOSSMAN LADIES’ BOWLS June 2nd: Winners: Zina Girgenti, Anne Greening and Anne Geddes. R/up: Carmen Bolton, Joan Day, Robin Petrus and Christy Colley. Raffle winner: Honey C. The Pennants start on Monday with the first being played in Mareeba. A reminder to get your name in for the Consistency Competition and the Club Championship Four’s. For more information contact Carole Maxted: caroles44bb@dodo.com.au or 0400954537. Wednesday and Sunday social mixed bowls: Names in by 12:00pm and play starts 1:00pm, casual attire contact: Mossman Memorial Bowls Club: 4098 1434. GORDONVALE BOWLS CLUB Wednesday June 8th: Social Bowls names by 12:30pm for 1:00pm start. Thursday June 9th: Club Selected 3 Bowl Pairs: Names by 12:30pm for 1:00pm start. Winners from last week Trevor & AQ. A group of men travelled to Babinda on Saturday for a Social Game for an enjoyable afternoon. Thanks Babinda. Division 2 Pennant was played at Edmonton with no joy for the Gordonvale Cairns team. WEST CAIRNS MEN’S BOWLS Friday Scroungers: Winner: Tanya Sprengel; R/up: Mal Taylor. Tuesday Comp: Winners: Joe Jackson, Ted Hamilton and Phil Buntain with 26pts; R/up: Ray, Rob and Wayne Hewett, +25pts in the second game. Thirsty Thursday: the best players were Keith Eales, John Read and, Jim Sackley. Sunday Morning: The winning team was Kevin Lee, Fred Clark, and Steve Smith 22pts. Runner up team was Norm Kehrer, Jim Sackley and Mick Lynch also on 22pts on a countback. Jack pot was not won +14.

Club Championship: 1: Mick Lynch 26pts def Phil Buntain 14 points; 2: Ash White 25pts def J Johnston 19pts. B grade singles: 1: Eddie Czarnecki 26pts def Boris Mlikota 18 pts; 2: Glen Donovan 25 pts def A Paraha 12 pts; 3: Ted Hamilton 27 pts Def J Carr 18 pts. Pennants games to be played this weekend, check the board for names and the venue where you will be playing WEST CAIRNS LADIES First up a big congratulations to our lady president Liz Backhouse for making the Women’s Northern Challenge Game to be played at Mackay in July well done. Wednesday June 15th Social bowls, as usual, if you wish a game give Liz a call on 0400 626 765 names in by 10:30am game starts at 11:30am. This is also open to visitors and men. The club has bowls to lend at no extra cost, kitchen will be open. WEST CAIRNS TPI MEMORIAL BOWLS CLUB Seventeen players enjoyed their game at the West Cairns Bowls Club last Monday. Winners: Gwen Cory, Dot Kensdale and Gavin Nicholls. On next Monday, member’s green fees normally charged by the club will not be collected. A lunch consisting of a stew will also be available for the club members commencing at 12:00pm at no charge. As usual, cards will be called at 1:15pm and play will commence at 1:30pm for three hours, with a raffle with a cash prize available before play. To join, call Rosemary on mobile 0409 624 623 as soon as possible. Visitors welcome. Our club has the reputation of providing a pleasant and enjoyable experience for both our members and any visitors every week. MARLIN COAST BOWLS CLUB Tuesday Afternoon Men’s Triples: Winners: M Born, N Sellwood, C Twigger; R/up: Neil, Laurie, Eddie Tuesday Night Bowls: Spider: Avril, Meryl, Sisca, Thea, Ian, Deb. Wednesday Mixed Bowls: Winners: J Carey, R Lee, A Haywood; R/up: Y Best, J Jarred, C Moore. Thursday Men’s Triples: Winners: P Williamson, Trevor, R Lloyd;

R/up: J Russell, G Midson, B O’Connor. Saturday Afternoon Walking Pairs: Winners of Winners: L Idiens, P Cavanagh; Winners of Losers: P Sorensen, T Ibbett. Club Championships: Men’s A Grade Singles Final: E Blythe def S Mann 25-21. Ladies A Grade Singles: C Scott def J Baumann 25-20. Special Events: Raffles Friday night also trivia starts again. Bob Smith sponsored day June 12th, Sheet out. Mr E’s sponsored day July 3rd, Sheet out. SILKWOOD BOWLS CLUB The Ladies Club Championship Pairs final Winners: Denise Charman & Lee-ann Mayell; R/ up: Jean Messina & Bev Marsden. Congratulations ladies. Sunday: Morris Pedrola & Alan Hudson def Delmo Tarditi & Ann Hollingsworth 29 to 14. A game of 2-4-2 with Denise Charman & Daniel Gauci def Lee-ann Mayell & Tony Cates 29 to 11. Watch this space for the next Friday Night Barefoot Bowls night. Bowls social days are Wednesday and Sunday with sign in at 1:00pm for a 1:30pm start. For all enquires contact the club on 0475 759 808. MILLAA MILLAA GOLF Sunday June 5th was as near toSunday June 5th: 27 players for Monthly Medal on a perfect day for golf. Thanks to sponsors Mungalli Dairy Products and the Millaa Millaa Hotel. Winner: Bruce Hunter nett 66; with 6 players on nett 69: R/up on countback: Brian Cole 69; 3rd: Trevor Warrener 69; and Mark Twomey, Wayne Norris and The Silver Fox Don McHardie some of the remaining players on 69. Nearest to pin: Don McHardie on 1/10; and Shane Soper on 3/12; and special mention goes to Ash Healy’s shot as near to a hole in one as you get on 5/14. The Match Play Competition final went down to the wire. Winner: David Welch; R/up: Wayne Crowley. Draw winners were: Gary Soper, Warwick Howarth, Shane Soper, Gary Sinclair, with Club thanks to Bruce Hunter and Ash Healy. The member’s draw was number 5 - Warwick Howarth. Next week is the first round of the club championship, a stroke event sponsored by The Ma-

landa Pharmacy, starting from 8:15am onward. ATHERTON GOLF CLUB Wednesday June 1st: stroke event sponsored by the Carrington Hotel: Winner: Brian Brown with 70 nett on a countback; R/up: Glyn Ford; 3rd: Dave Morrison 71 nett. Pin shots went to 9 Dave Morrison and 11 Glyn Ford. Wednesday Sporters June 1st had a good field of 31 players: Winner: Wayne Jones 26pts; R/ up: Wazza Phillips 25 pts; 3rd: Denis Thelan 23 pts on countback from Snowy. NTPs 3 Big Rod, 11 Flory, 18 Wazza. Least putts Irish 14. Raffle $20 Wazza, $10 Wazza, 1ball Patsy. Thursday Stableford, sponsored by Dee Jierasak: Winner: Kerry Williamson with 34 pts; R/up: Janette Hancock on a countback with 33. Pin shots 3 Amber Barker, 9 Kerry Williamson, 11 Liz Brown and 2nd on 18 Lois Cross. Friday 6 Hole Chook run had another great field: Winner: Rhett Lamberd 15 pts; R/up: Robert Close 13 pts: 3rd: Trent Molloy 12 pts on countback from 6 others. Saturday June 4th: 76 men played an AGC sponsored Stableford. Overall and Div 2 Winner: Al Floreancig with 41pts; R/up: Jeff Bochow 37pts; 3rd Merv Hains 36pts. Div 1 Winner: Gav Comino on 37pts; R/up: John Carey on 36pts; 3rd: Nick Smith on 35pts. NTPs 3 Jenko, 9 J Carey, 11 P Nasser, 18 G Stewart. Ladies comp Winner: Dee Jierasak on a countback, R/up: Janette Hancock 32 pts. Sunday June 5th Stableford sponsored by Yungaburra Butchery: Winner: Geoff Bochow with 41 pts; R/up: Des Riggs with 37 pts. Sunday June 5th FNQ 4BBB Championship held at Mirage Country Club in Port Douglas: Amber Barker, Nicki Bruce def Sam Duck, and Alesia English won best NETT (63) and Michelle Pearsall and Kerry Williamson - 3rd NETT (65).

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Saturday promises lots of excitement for Cairns residents as the Skytrans Cup by regional Queensland airline Skytrans comes to Barlow Park for the 11th round with Far North Queensland facing South East Queensland on the field. For round 11, two of Queensland’s greatest teams come together with The Northern Pride (Cairns) taking on the Norths Devils (Brisbane) at Barlow Park. Gates open from 3pm for a 3:30pm start for the U21s before the main event kicks off at 5:30pm. Skytrans will be performing a flyover of Barlow Park in the Dash 8-100 aircraft just before the main event, which will make for an exciting experience for the audience.

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THLETES from across Australia and around the world are heading to Tropical North Queensland for this Sunday’s Cairns Airport IRONMAN AsiaPacific Championship Cairns. More than 3,500 athletes will take part in IRONMAN and IRONMAN 70.3 races, with the fan favourite event celebrating its 11th running in 2022. This year’s event will see the return of athletes from outside Australia and New Zealand, with IRONMAN and IRONMAN 70.3 athletes from over 25 countries, all

set to race. Geoff Meyer, Managing Director of Oceania for The IRONMAN Group said that the team is looking forward to welcoming athletes back to the region. “We can’t wait to see more than 3,500 athletes take part in IRONMAN Cairns this weekend,” Meyer said. “Border closures over the last two years has meant that many of our international friends have not been able to join us for the event that we fondly refer to as the race in paradise and we’re thrilled to

have them back experiencing all that the region has to offer this week. “I look forward to seeing athletes, their families and supporters spending time throughout Cairns, Palm Cove, Port Douglas and surrounds in the lead up to Sunday’s event and in the days following it,” Meyer said. Cairns Regional Council Mayor Bob Manning welcomed the return of the event this weekend. “For more than a decade, athletes have been coming to Cairns to ‘race in paradise’ and this year

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The Northern Pride and Skytrans want to announce and clarify to Cairns residents that this is an organised event and should not be alarmed at the aircraft performing a low-level pass of the ground. As part of the half time entertainment there is the chance to win a trip for four to the beautiful Whitsundays. To improve the chances of winning, attendants should stay tuned with Facebook and Instagram. Tickets are available at the gate or can be purchased online at https://bit.ly/3MtZJ3L

we welcome back competitors from not only from Australia and New Zealand, but with international borders again open, from around the world,” Cr Manning said. “This is an important event for our city, and it sends out a clear message to the world that Cairns is open for business, and we can’t wait for you to arrive here.” For more information on the Cairns Airport IRONMAN AsiaPacific Championship Cairns visit: www.ironman.com/im-cairns

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