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GORDONVALE State School has been rewarded for sustainability in the school by Coles with a schoolyard ‘buddy bench’ made from 98% recycled plastic.

A ‘buddy bench’ is a place where students can go if they are feeling low, or lonely, as a signal to others they need someone to play with. The Buddy seat has played an important role in students developing a feeling of belonging and being connected in their school environment.

Gordonvale was one of 81 primary schools across Australia to be recognised through the Sustainability4Schools competition, which was launched to celebrate Coles’ ten years of working with soft plastics recycling organisation, REDcycle.

Principal Lloyd Perkins said students and staff were thrilled to be recognised for its whole community approach to sustainability.

“Our school has been engaged in several projects to help protect the environment both within the school and in the local community,” he said.

“Our students have been involved in the Restoration of O’Leary’s Creek Project, The Permaculture Partnerships Project and prior to COVID, students participated in the annual Future Leaders Eco- Challenge conducted by the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority for Reef Guardian Schools.”

“Through the Gifted Global Green Enrichment program conducted by the Holloways Beach Environmental Education Centre, students aim to assist businesses in the Gordonvale community to reduce their ecological footprint by providing advice on simple changes that can be made benefiting both the environment and the business.”

When Coles’ partnership with REDcycle was established in 2011, it was the first of its

kind for a supermarket in Australia and since then, Coles has placed REDcycle bins in all its supermarkets across the country for customers to drop off their soft plastic packaging.

Through its 10-year partnership with REDcycle, Coles has now facilitated the collection of more than 1.6 billion pieces of customers’ soft plastic to be recycled into furniture, children’s playground equipment, roads and even used in Coles car parks.

REDcycle founder Elizabeth Kasell said she had witnessed a steady increase in the number of primary schools adopting new sustainability programs in the classroom and school yard and Coles’ Sustainability4Schools competition was a great way to encourage and reward students.

“We started REDcycle by hiring a trailer to collect plastic bags at schools in Melbourne and deliver them to local manufacturer Replas which would re-

cycle it to into useful products,” she said.

“A decade later, it’s encouraging to see schools are initiating their own recycling programs and being rewarded by Coles for their sustainability in the school yard.”

The donation of benches supports Coles new national sustainability awareness campaign that sets out Coles Group’s “Together to Zero” ambitions towards zero waste, zero emissions and zero hunger and encourages all Australians to work “Better Together” to help ensure Australia is a better place for future generations.

The Coles Sustainability4Schools competition was launched in May 2021 and was open to all Australian primary schools. Schools were required to explain how they were committed to protecting the environment.

JAMES Cook University scientists have developed a new model to track the COVID pandemic – and it’s telling them Australia should now prioritise delivering the Pfizer vaccine to 12-40 year-olds.

Epidemiologist Professor Emma McBryde and mathematician Dr Michael Meehan from JCU’s Australian Institute of Tropical Health and Medicine produced the model, demonstrated in a new paper in the Medical Journal of Australia today.

Professor McBryde said the new model incorporates age-specific mixing, infectiousness, susceptibility and severity to assess the impact of the epidemic under different public health intervention scenarios.

“We have developed a simple, flexible online tool that is now being used around the world to develop vaccine implementation strategies.

“We’ve made it fully opensource to allow for the greatest transparency and examination of our methods,” said Professor McBryde.

She said the scientists investigated two alternative strategies for vaccine distribution: the first focused on vaccinating the vulnerable (people 55 and over) and the second prioritises vaccinating the most infectious (those under 55).

“We also produced results for AstraZeneca only, Pfizer only, and the current mixed program of vaccinating under 60 year-olds with Pfizer and 60 year-olds and older with AstraZeneca,” said Professor McBryde.

She said the modelling showed the current strategy of vaccinating the vulnerable older age groups first is the optimal strategy for reducing hospitalisations, deaths and years of life lost.

But she said there were uncertainties in the forecast, the most important hinging on the difficulty of establishing the ef-

fective reproduction number of the Delta Strain (the number of people one infectious person passes the virus on to).

“Estimates range from 3 to 7. At the midrange of most estimates, a reproduction number of 5, at least 85 per cent of the population -including childrenwould need to be vaccinated to achieve herd immunity.

“So, the current plan to vaccinate 80% of the adult population - or about 65% of the total population- falls far short of herd immunity,” said Professor McBryde.

She said if the reproduction number is 3, the current program can achieve herd immunity at 60-70 per cent coverage without vaccinating 5-15 year-olds.

But on the other side of the ledger, an effective reproduction number of 7 means achieving herd immunity with existing vaccines would be impossible.

“We are unlikely to achieve herd immunity at the most plausible reproduction number of 5 unless vaccination is extended to younger ages or combined with other measures.

“Australia should now prioritise delivering Pfizer vaccine to 12-40 year-olds,” said Professor McBryde.

She said the good news was that vaccination under any scenario was a vastly preferrable option.

“Vaccination still prevents over 85% of deaths compared with no vaccination and even current vaccine targets are expected to prevent substantial numbers of deaths,” said Professor McBryde.

This weekend Cairns residents aged 12 - 59 can roll up to the Cairns Convention Centre mass Vaccination Clinic.

Over a three-weekend period the Pfizer vaccination will be available for residents for either bookings or walk-ins.

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New planning scheme for Cassowary Coast THE CASSOWARY Coast Regional Council will embark on preparations for a new Planning Scheme for the region.

Long-term planning is being undertaken to ensure the Cassowary Coast Region remains an attractive destination, catering for both employment and population growth for the next 30 years. It will also focus on conserving our natural environment and protecting our much valued Far North Queensland lifestyle.

At the local government meeting on 26 August 2021 Council formally resolved to make a new Planning Scheme.

Planning Portfolio Chair Councillor Nicholas Pervan said the new planning scheme will act as an instrument to encourage sustainable investment in

the right locations which is serviced by existing infrastructure.

“The new planning scheme will also ensure Council continues to address community expectations, current legislation, State planning instruments and Council’s adopted vision and strategies,” said Councillor Pervan.

Since the adoption of the current planning scheme a number of significant changes have emerged which require the current planning and policy framework to be revised and updated.

Community engagement is a core element of the plan-making process and there will be a number of opportunities for the community to be involved in the process and make comment throughout the project.

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A NEW study suggests corals may be able to cope with climate change in the coming decades better than previously thought— but will still struggle with ever-faster rates of climate change.

Lead author Kevin Bairos-Novak is a PhD candidate at the ARC Centre of Excellence for Coral Reef Studies at James Cook University (Coral CoE at JCU). He said the rate at which corals can adapt to climate change depends on what is passed down from their parents.

“We looked at all previous coral studies examining what is called ‘heritability’ and this allowed us to look at how parent corals’ survival under environmental stress is likely to be passed down, through genes, to their offspring,”

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“We found their ability to pass on adaptive traits is maintained despite increasing temperatures,” he said.

“In particular, corals that are better than average at survival, growth and resisting bleaching stress under future ocean conditions should be good at passing those advantages on to their offspring.”

However, while the study is good news, the authors warn that making the most of this capacity for adaptation will require reducing the current rate of global warming.

“Though temperature increases don’t appear to influence the ability of corals to pass on adaptive traits, the damage that we are already seeing to coral reefs from climate change tells us that the current rates of change are too fast for coral adaptation

to keep up,” said co-author Associate Professor Mia Hoogenboom, also from Coral CoE at JCU. Co-author Professor Sean Connolly from the Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute said if climate change is too fast then there isn’t sufficient time for evolution to generate new variations to cope with even more stressful conditions.

“Adapting to change means a species can persist in an altered environment for longer,” Professor Connolly said. “But as new conditions arise, evolution needs time to generate new variation in coral traits, such as temperature tolerance, which can then spread in the population if they are beneficial.”

“So, if we can curb climate change, and stabilise temperatures, many

coral species will have a shot at adapting to warmer temperatures.”

The study is a synthesis of 95 trait measurements across 19 species of reef-building corals.

“The fossil record tells us that times of rapid environmental change are a major challenge to life, and can lead to very high rates of extinction,” Mr Bairos-Novak said. “This is a challenge faced by all living organisms during such times.”

“However, our findings show that corals are fighters. They are good at passing beneficial traits onto the next generation and the next—helping them cope with the stresses they face.”

“And this is what may help them navigate the next few decades better than we previously thought.”

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Carley Elsum, General Manager and Director of Ochre Restaurant, Nicole Griggs Director of Tropic Spirit Catering and Nathan Lee Long from the Cairns Food and Wine Festival

FROM PAGE 1 PETER MCCULLAGH CAIRNS Foodies are eagerly anticipating the inaugural Cairns Food and Wine Festival to be held in early October.

The weekend pops the cork with a Seafood Feast on the Friday night, hosted by Ocre Restaurant with the premier festival event at Munro Martin Parklands on Saturday October 9.

Cairns Food and Wine Festival president, Nathan Lee Long is busy preparing for this incredible festival.

“This will be an incredible showcase of local produce and talent. The festival on the Saturday will feature amazing live entertainment as well as the very best food vendors, making this one event that will quickly become iconic on the Far North Queensland social calendar.”

The Seafood Feast at Ochre Restaurant will focus on the delights of the sea, commencing with a Bloody Mary Oyster shot on arrival, where guests will then share in fresh lobster, mud crab, gulf bugs, mussels, tempura prawn and salt and pepper calamari served in giant clam shells, alongside with crusty

breads, salad and other sides and condiments. The feast will conclude with a selection of desserts on platters. The meal will be paired with beers by BALTER. Carley Elsum, General Manager and Director of Ochre Restaurant is looking forward to the festival.

“This is a great opportunity to showcase some of the best local produce and seafood, in a family friendly environment. We need a great Food and Wine Festival here in the North. We have some of the best seafood in the world and we all should come out and enjoy it.”

The Cairns Food & Wine Festival premier event will take place from 3pm at Munro Martin Parklands with non-stop entertainment on the MMP Stage, hand selected food vendors from some of Cairns leading restaurants and caterers and multiple bars serving wines from around Australia and craft beers.

Catering at the Saturday Premier event will be Tropic Spirit Catering. Nicole Griggs, Director of Tropic Spirit Catering, thinks the wild caught North Queensland tiger prawns will be hard to pass up.

“The tiger prawns are sweeter with a delicate flavour and recognised as some of the best in the country.”

The Festival can be experienced in three ways including taking in all the food vendors, bars and entertainment with general admission with unallocated seat and picnic areas.

Premium admission which includes general admission plus a reserved seat for the duration of the event on the tiered amphitheatre of MMP and access to the premium area bar.

If you are looking for the total experience why not enjoy a five-course dinner by Ochre Restaurant paired with Australian Wines by Grant Burge with general admission prior to the dinner service and access to the VIP area to see the night out.

Entertainment for the festival will include Bernie’s Jazz, R & B classics by Hot Ice and also The Neil Diamond Experience by Tony George. It is anticipated up to 1500 people will pack Martin Munro Parklands for the Food and Wine Festival.

To find out more about the Festival visit www.cairnsfoodandwine.com or you can purchase tickets from Ticketlink.

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State pollies congratulate CLN

CAIRNS Local News has received well-wishing letters and messages from the Premier and other politicians for its first birthday.

Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk sent the following: “On behalf of the Queensland Government, I congratulate Cairns Local News for keeping its readers informed and entertained throughout the first year of publication.

“Democracy is built on freedom of speech and of the media, which is why Cairns Local News is so important.

“This independent free weekly newspaper, launched on 18 September 2020, embraces, supports and gives a voice to the Far North Queensland community, and distributes from the Cape to Cardwell.

“It tackles the important local issues and reflects the communities through its three editorial pillars: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures and contributions; women in sport, business and community; delivering local news and supporting local businesses. This commitment was recognised with accolades in five of the categories at the 2021 Queensland Country Press Association Media Excellence Awards.

“Best wishes to Cairns Local News and its readers for a happy and successful future.”

Michael Healy MP, State Member for Cairns, said: “I am writing to congratulate Cairns Local News on their milestone with the publication of their 52nd edition.

“Starting any new business is not without its challenges but establishing a new company during a pandemic is testament to you and the Cairns Local News team’s ability to provide the community with a quality information source.

“Keep up the great work and I look forward to celebrating the next milestone with you.”

CLN has also received well wishes from Shane Knuth, the state MP whose electorate covers southern Cairns and much of the Cassowary Coast: “As State Member for Hill, I would like to congratulate Cairns Local News on a year of reporting and recording the history of Far North Queensland.

“Local newspapers play a vital role in the community in reporting social, community and sports events and political issues.

“Papers like this help highlight the impacts on our community, farming, water infrastructure, and health system.

“Community voices, highlighted in Cairns Local News, are instrumental in getting the message across to help get government action.

“Once again, I would like to congratulate Cairns Local News on their first anniversary, and I wish them every success.”

Cairns Local News First birthday DAVID GARDINER JUST over a year ago Cairns Local News commenced publishing. A dedicated team of locals with experience undertook the massive task of building a paper from scratch.

This week the proudly independent local news venture turned one and is delighted to be celebrating the publication of its 52nd edition.

Their main motivation for launching the Cairns Local News weekly paper and website was that the quality of regional newspapers had declined steadily over the past 15 years, so much so that the vernacular of ‘local’ had disappeared.

The team had a strong determination to put ‘local’ back into the newspaper industry in Cairns and the region.

They wanted to give a voice to local people and allow the broadest possible cross section of the community the opportunity to read news that is relevant to them.

Changes in regional media in recent years have been devastating.

Newspapers, television and radio have all been hit hard by closures and cuts.

Locals have seen what happens when the media is

controlled by large multinational corporations. The local voice disappears.

Last year, four local papers in the region were closed down, their local voices silenced.

This is difficult for those communities. Some major regional centres where the local newspapers had been publishing for more than a century had their newspaper shut down, and their local voice extinguished.

This is not good for the community and does not give a voice to the community.

Similar cuts have been witnessed in other media, with local television news bulletins disappearing or changing format, reducing their localised content.

Radio has also been hit, with one radio company syndicating their programs and reducing their localised breakfast show.

Cairns Local News is the only free weekly news publication covering the Cairns, Port Douglas and Cassowary Coast regions. Its team is convinced they made the right move to create a new independent, truly local news publication and website from scratch.

There appears to be a genuine appetite for independent

news here in Cairns and the far north.

Cairns Local News is telling stories that would not normally be told, and each week there are more businesses and individual reaching out looking for a medium to take their stories to the public.

Even in the face of growing social media ‘news’ sites, local newspapers continue to produce credible and timely local content.

It’s a misconception to say that social media is the forum for community news.

Social media has a part to play, but people trust a hardcopy paper. They can see who owns it, what editorial focus they have and also see the identities of the writers.

Many social media and internet sites are populated by anonymous followers or even fake profiles. Unfortunately, social media is also the platform that publishes misleading or erroneous information. Cairns Local News is a member of the Australian Press Council, and we abide by their Code of Ethics.

The Cairns Local News team has a positive outlook for the future of this publication and its website news platform, saying that having the commu-

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nity onside is one of the keys: The community has embraced them and the opportunity to have a free paper as well as a website with no paywall.

With over 30,000 hardcopy readers each week and thou-

A strong resolve to build into a major publication

sands interacting with them on their digital platforms, they are meeting a great need in the market.

Not everyone can afford to buy a paper, and some people do not want to, or cannot receive their news digitally.

With internet access issues throughout the regional areas, our readers enjoy the opportunity to pick up a copy and read it at leisure.

Cairns Local News has left readers in no doubt about its commitment to a local voice

for the Far North, having published over 1500 local stories in the past 12 months.

Many of these would never have been told if we did not champion the concept of free and open access to news.

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Cairns Local News has been supported in the past 12 months by some amazing

businesses who also share their passion for independent media. This is why Cairns Local News is critical to the region and why they have been supported by so many readers and smart advertisers. They are bringing local back to media in

the north.

The directors of Cairns Local News would like to acknowledge the extraordinary efforts of the team who have worked so hard to make this newspaper a reality.

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Affordable family living close to town PETER MCCULLAGH JUST a short 20-minute drive south of Cairns you will find the fastest growing residential estate in Cairns. Mount Peter Estate, nestled against the foothills of the Mount Peter Conservation Park, with easy access from Edmonton as Mount Peter Estate has established itself as the affordable dream for young families in Cairns.

Saturday September 18, Mount Peter Estate will open their collective doors, allowing prospective homeowners the opportunity to explore, discover and experience the Mount Peter Difference.

A master-planned estate with mountain views all around, offering unparalleled lifestyle, affordability, and services. Residents enjoy a unique community feel set around the central

hub, the Mamu Link Park.

The Park is generous green space, beautifully maintained

by Kenfrost Homes with children’s playground, half-court basketball court as well as exercise stations and lush open space, big enough for neighbourhood ball games or family get togethers.

Local residents Sophie and Nick along with their children Lincoln and Ivy made the move four years ago when they built their dream home through Kenfrost Homes.

“Mount Peter was just what we were looking for. It’s modern, young, and fresh, and we love the community feel.

“We are away from the rat-race but surrounded by everything we need as a family.

“There’s choices when it comes to grocery shopping as well, plus we now have Mackillop Catholic College as an op-

tion for our children.

“We could not find a better place to live,” Sophie said.

Mount Peter Estate has been recognised at the 2020 Urban Design Institute of Australia, winning the coveted CEO’s Award for Excellence in design and planning.

Adam Gowlett from Kenfrost Homes noted the company’s desire to create a vibrant community, large enough to support the education and retail infrastructure yet small enough to maintain the friendly neighbourhood feel.

“When completed this estate will be home to around 1000 families, with several lush community green spaces and a shopping, retail hub that will build and enhance the community feel,” he said.

The Mount Peter Estate Open Day will be held this Saturday afternoon, September 18

from 3.00pm – 6:30pm. There will be display homes to view, one which is currently listed at $450,000 for a 4x2 with all the Kenfrost Homes standard inclusions like 600x600 porcelain tiles and stone benchtops in the kitchen. Visitors to Mount Peter Estate will also be able to tour Mackillop Catholic College and the Mount Peter Early Learning Centre.

For prospective residents wanting to build their new home, Kenfrost Homes have 8 of their 16 planned ‘speculative’ homes currently under construction due for completion early 2022.

These ‘spec’ homes offer prospective purchasers an earlier move-in date as opposed to custom builds, as much of the planning and initial works have been completed and they have progressed in the build stage.

Interested families are in-

vited to register their interest in one of these ‘spec’ homes or one of similar size and characteristics that checks the boxes for them. There’s a choice in 3 and 4-bedroom homes, complete with 2 bathrooms, landscaped and finished to ‘turn-key’ standard. Just book the removal truck and move into your new quality Kenfrost Home from one of Cairns’ leading and most awarded builders,

in an award-winning estate.

The Open Day is happening Saturday, September 18 from 3pm, come in and explore the estate, then enjoy the park with a free bouncy castle and fun activities for the kids, a free sausage sizzle, guest appearances from the Cairns Taipans and the Northern Pride players plus a few surprises along the way.

Mount Peter the Family Friendly Place to Live: Mount Peter Estate is centrally located to grocery shopping with Coles and your choice of two IGA’s minutes from your door.

Mamu Link Park is the ideal place for families to relax and spend quality time together.

area is well serviced with state primary as well as state secondary schools within easy drive.

Family medical support is easy to access with Edmonton Family Medical along with the Edmonton Community Health Centre nearby.

With additional sporting services, swimming pools, sporting clubs as well as Cairns Council Library, Mount Peter is well established for families now and in the future.

Mackillop Catholic College offers Prep to Year 8 currently and Prep – Year 12 by 2025. The

More information on Mount Peter Estate is available at: www.MtPeterEstate.com.au

Friday September 10, 2021

The tall & the short of customer service

G’DAY Tropicairnsians, Woke up at 3am last Saturday morning with a thought going through that vast empty space between my ears. Why I am doing what I do at the big green box, I was confused?

Join my world, well what I am going to ramble on about this time is something that I feel very strongly about and the real reason why I am in retail. Customer Service!

There I am, before the birds were waking, sitting in front of my computer slurping away at my first cup of tar, challenging this internal peanut to word form at this crazy hour and unbelievably, things start to happen.

Now a lot of people ask why I gave away my good paying trade as a Boilermaker/Welder after 35 years and the main answer was because after all the injuries, diseases, stress, remote mine lifestyle and the last nail in the coffin was when they put in a pacemaker at the ripe old age of 50, well that there is a good reason.

Now, I was not always in the trade as my life journeys took me in many various directions, skyscraper window cleaner, sales, truck driver, laborer for many different trades and so many more other opportunities.

So of course, that medical problem started a new direction in my life, a very dear friend suggested to me that with my hands, skills and always thinking creatively, that starting a handyman business would be the right move and challenge for me. And by golly she was right. For a while I was like a kid in a lolly shop, completely happy with my lot in life.

Then they started building the new big green box in town and it was pointed out to me about my view on customer service in Cairns, now to be honest, here in the tropics, no one gave a crap about retail.

I mean Cairns really sucked in this field as there seemed to be a ridiculously small minority of people or businesses that gave good customer service.

So, I was told to put my money where my mouth was and prove that I could consistently deliver good, happy, and honest service to even the most challenging people like home renovators and tradies.

So, I threw my hat in the

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I am not saying this has been an easy transition from being a tradie to retail assistant and part of a huge corporation, quite the opposite, in six and a half years here I have stood on many fellow

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team members and management toes to achieve my idea of what customers should expect from us when they are spending their money.

As I tell others, is it really that hard to smile, be polite and enjoy your job as you did on your first day on the floor and I have proven, day in day out that 98% of the customers will show appreciation for good service.

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your job, goes to Kmart and watch that man mountain and gentle giant Travis conduct himself at his post, hour after hour cheerfully greeting people and exit controlling bags with pure contentment and professionalism.

Retail would be perfect if we had more Travis’s.

Wayne.

CAIRNS COUNCIL will look at the suitability of using existing cemeteries to integrate natural burials.

Natural burial refers to the interment of a body in a manner that does not inhibit decomposition and can include practices that help reduce the environmental impacts associated with traditional burials.

Unlike traditional cemeteries, which have headstones, monuments and other infrastructure, natural burial areas are generally in a natural environment and can also allow for the long-term reuse of the land as a park or nature reserve.

There are currently no areas designated for natural burials in Council’s five operational cemeteries – Cairns (Martyn St) Cemetery, Forest View Cemetery, Gordonvale Cemetery, Babinda Cemetery and Nelson Road Cemetery, which is also located in Babinda.

However, there is the potential to incorporate natural burials into some of these sites.

A designated natural burial area has been already incorporated into the draft Forest View Cemetery Masterplan, while areas at Cairns Cemetery and Nelson Road Cemetery have also been identified as potentially suitable for future natural burials.

While eco-friendly burials are increasing in popularity, the National President of the Australian Funeral Director Association John Scott recently estimated there had been only 50 natural burials in Australia since 2017.

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THE COVID REALITY THE FACTS Time for a reality check. For many people here in the north the name Mohammed Shaar would not be familiar.

Shaar is a self-described ‘natural healer’ and Islamic preacher in Sydney, who opposed vaccination and told his followers that COVID was a hoax.

Unfortunately for Shaar he contracted COVID. Initially he posted on social media that he had a cold, telling his followers not to worry at all.

His loved ones are now asking people to pray for the preacher as his condition deteriorates.

In the United States, prominent radio personality Marc Bernier, dubbed “Mr Anti-Vax” contracted Covid in early-August. Before contracting the virus, he protested against restrictions as well as vaccination rollouts accusing authorities of “acting like Nazi Germany.” He died in late August after a three-week battle with COVID. Amanda Gulasi, a disability support worker in Sydney had been convinced by anti-vaxers and conspiracy theorists not to be vaccinated.

She has since been struck down by COVID and publicly admits her error, calling on people to vaccinate as it is real, and ‘it will kill you’.

Across the world, there are countless examples of high profile anti-vaxers, contracting COVID ending up in hospital or even dying.

There’s no joy in these stories. There’s no perverse, “I told you so.” The reality is that millions of people worldwide have refused to be vaccinated as a result of thousands of ill-informed people taking a stand and promoting misconceptions and lies.

If you take offense to my stand, please take the time to google the following names and details: ● Shock jock Phil Valentine ● Media personality Dick Farrel ● Mask critic Caleb Wallace ● COVID sceptic Marcus Birks ● Brian Eskew – COVID There are hundreds more examples.

The final word, please vaccinate. Being vaccinated will save your life, you may still contract the virus as the marine pilot here in Cairns did but being vaccinated meant he did not get horribly ill, he did not end up in hospital on a ventilator, and when he did unknowingly pass the virus on, the taxi driver received a mild dose and did not become a super spreader.

We have a mass-immunization clinic operating on the weekend at the Cairns Convention Centre. Please, roll up your sleeve and get vaccinated. Ignore the conspiracy theorists and anti-vaxers, do it for your parents, your partner and your children.

Peter McCullagh Editor

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GUN CONTROL REVISITED Hey KJ. Get real, ‘tried by 12 instead of carried by 6’. That’s the sort of drivel the pro-gun lobby in the US state. Look at the gun deaths there. Do you really want Australia to have the same abysmal record?

12.21 Firearm related deaths per 100,000 population in US, 1.04 Firearm related deaths per 100,000 population in Australia. I’d rather be here, AND without guns.

TOM, Redlynch

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BIKES AND REDLIGHTS Come on cyclists, please obey the road rules. A red light means stop not slow down and then cycle through. If you are going to be on the roads follow the road rules.

JEFF, Edge Hill

MY APOLOGIES My apologies to Ann from Palm Cove, and your readers regarding the New Zealand bubble ‘blue’.

NOEL, Cairns NUKE???

Unfortunately, the same nuke tactic could be used for you Steve, Afghanistan. What moronic drivel.

TAGGS, Coquette Pt KING OF ‘WOKE’ - NOT! I disagree with RAN Member (The King of Woke, letters 3 Sept). Prince Harry’s sense of entitlement has little to do with ‘woke’. Equally I don’t accept that it is due to him being a decorated veteran of the Afghan War. His sense of entitlement came from his birth into the line of succession to the English crown. He is like Prince Andrew and many other royal princes in past centuries - wasted ‘entitled’ lives.

If the English people want to be ruled by such wastrels, good luck to them.

Australia should insist on someone who has earned the job.

SEAN M, Clifton B SMS SPAM Who else is receiving the SMS ‘crap’ from Palmer’s United Australia Party?

More like ‘Divide Australia Party.

REX, Westcourt PARKING FEES Why do we have to pay for parking in the CBD? The businesses are struggling, Free parking will attract more customers. Surely Cairns Council can understand that?

MARK, Manunda

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VACCINE My body, my rights. if you don’t like it, tough. I will decide what I pump into my body and not the government.

SKYE, Cairns NRL AND CAIRNS NOOOO! We miss out on the NRL games in regional Queensland. Why Rockhampton and not Cairns? Well perhaps consider this, the opportunity to host maybe 2 - 3 big events per year and we spend millions on a new stadium. Gee that’s a good investment. In the meantime, there’s not enough public housing. We need more hospital beds, and more police, but some are carrying on demanding a new stadium.

We DO NOT need one. Our priorities are wrong.

In the end it’s not the government who pay for the stadium, it’s the taxpayers, and I would rather increase health police and public housing first.

TREVOR, Cairns North VACCINATE AND THEN OPEN Come on Cairns, roll up your sleeve and get vaccinated. If we are all vaccinated, and a visitor comes from south with COVID we will not be thrown into lockdown. Our tourism industry and ALL of Cairns will be spared a lockdown. We will be viewed as a COVID safe destination. So roll up the the Convention Centre and let’s all get vaccinated.

MANDY, Earlville

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CHALLENGE MET! In answer to Stella Whitfield’s concern about non vaccinated people taking up spots in the health care system, a reminder that we all pay our taxes for this free service who by law can not discriminate.

Also, if you’re fully vaccinated then I’m sure you won’t need a ventilator. If you choose to believe a government (Queensland) that are banging on about getting vaccinated but allow football WAGS into our state but not allowing double vaccinated Queenslanders to return home, then more fool you.

No one really knows the long term impact of these vaccines and people are quite within their rights to make informed choices.

The whole push to vaccinate for our “fellow Aussies” is such a

laughable desperate attempt.

I remember a year ago not being able to buy toilet paper for my old ailing uncle to wipe his butt because my fellow Aussies had greedily taken it all. I had to be employed as security to stop my fellow Aussies from being greedy and all the dodgy ways they came up with to pretend to not be related and get more toilet paper.

But you want us to band together and have a jab which is basically Russian Roulette. So if you’re vaccinated go back and sit with your knitting and enjoy your abundance of toilet paper and stop discriminating against people with real concerns for their personal safety.

RACHAEL P, Cairns

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Former Boxing Champion and Cooya Beach local Danny Buzza is now helping others to enjoy the ‘Sweet Science’ of boxing.

With three Queensland Heavyweight Titles and an Australian Super Cruiserweight Title under, or should I say ‘On’ his belt, the former professional is now giving back to the sport that is his passion.

Danny moved to Cooya Beach 15 years ago, near to where his father was born in Mossman.

Since then, Danny has coached junior Rugby League and then started boxing training originally from the family garage, before setting up from a shop in Mossman.

With the help of wife Megan, they then moved into the Cooya Beach Complex, in Palm Street, about 3 years ago.

During this time, they have slowly built up the gym, holding kid’s classes starting from 7-year-olds upwards. These are held by their son Lachy, who is also a two-times Golden Gloves Champ.

Danny holds the adult classes and sparring sessions and wants to start running holiday and special afternoon programs for youths in the area who may not otherwise afford to go.

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Over the last three years, club members have been competing with other clubs affiliated with Sunstate Amateur Boxing League Inc. Local boxers have come away with Gold and Silver Medals at Golden Gloves and even an Australian Master’s Title.

Since retiring, Danny has always wanted to host his own Boxing Tournament, especially in Douglas Shire, where his father was born.

As a result, the ‘Port Douglas Reef Rumble’ will take place on September 18th at the Port Douglas Rugby Union Club / Sports Complex.

It will be a great night of amateur boxing with lots of clubs competing, ranging from juniors to masters.

With a bar and canteen, the Port Douglas Reef Rumble will be family friendly and a real community event that everyone can enjoy, including corporate guests.

In the future, Danny is looking at making tournaments, in the Douglas Shire, a regular thing.

For more details on the event or training sessions, email: buzzasgym@gmail.com Time to brush up on the ‘Queensberry Rules’, so it’s Gazza signing out!

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No Plastic Wrap, That’s GOLD PETER MCCULLAGH IT’S HORRIFIC the impact that plastics can have on our marine and bird life.

It is estimated that more than 8 million tons of plastic is dumped into our oceans each year. The impact upon our marine life is catastrophic.

With a growing focus upon the removal of single-use plastics from our environment the focus has moved to a reduction of plastics in packaging.

Australian Brewing giant Lion, brewers of Queensland’s favorite beer XXXX has taken steps to reduce the impact of their packaging upon our marine environment.

XXXX will be packed in cardboard cartons by the end of 2023 as Lion commits to eliminating all plastic shrink wrap from its packaging by 2023.

By eliminating shrink-wrap from its product lines, XXXX will remove more than 104 tonnes of plastic from circulation, keeping it out of landfill and away from our precious waterways and ecosystems.

XXXX Sales Director Patrick Donohue said that the biggest beneficiary of this move would be Queensland’s environment, from the countryside to its 7,000 kilometres of coastline, which includes some of the richest sites for marine life on the planet.

“The XXXX brand is synonymous with Queensland, and our environment – our beaches, our oceans, our rivers, our outback, rolling mountains and rainforests – are such an important part of what makes us special.

“They deserve our protection, which is why we were the first major Australian brewer to make the decision to stop using the notoriously damaging plastic six pack rings for our beers more than a decade ago, and why we’re now getting rid of plastic shrink wrap on our consumer packaging entirely.”

XXXX cans will be available in cardboard cartons by the end of 2021, while stubbies and long necks will transition from plastic shrink wrap to cardboard at the end of 2023.

Moving forward, the iconic XXXX Brewery has also committed to replacing plastic labels on its bottles with sustainable alternatives by 2030.

“As Australia’s first large-scale carbon neutral brew-

er, Lion has positioned itself as a leader in sustainability in the brewing industry,” Donohue said.

“We’ve been conscious of the environmental impact of our packaging for many years now, and have been taking deliberate steps to ensure XXXX, and all our brands, have the longer-term environmental picture in mind.

“Our XXXX Brewery has been carbon neutral since 2020 – achieved by installing solar to soak up some rays, using biogas gifted from the brewing process and then to top it off, investing in high-quality carbon offset projects to reduce the brewery’s remaining carbon footprint to zero.

“We’re committed to using 100% renewable electricity to brew XXXX by 2025.

“This is a significant acceleration in a journey we have been on for a long time, and we will always look to go one better for the environment.”

Lion is also a proud partner of REDcycle, which promotes soft plastic recycling. While the transition out of plastic shrink wrap is underway, XXXX fans can continue to recycle their shrink wrap through REDcycle using the bins at major supermarkets nationwide.

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SOIL HEALTH is the focus of a community field day at two farms in the Tully region next weekend (SAT 18 SEPT).

Bilyana pineapple, cane, watermelon and pumpkin producers Michael and Peter Ottone will be sharing their experiences growing pepita pumpkins and pineapples, and giving an introduction to brewing and applying bio-fertilisers.

Farmers are encouraged to bring soil samples and see exactly what’s in their soil – from nematodes to fungi and bacteria. Tableland bio-dynamic farmer and Soil Food Web lab technician Lisa Price will be putting soils under the microscope and sharing what it means for soil health.

Kennedy grazier Peter Cheisa will host the afternoon session and take everyone through the changes he has made to grazing management practices to improve his land and soil health.

The free event is on Saturday 18 September from 9am to 3pm.

It has been coordinated by new farmer soil health group Lower Wet Tropics Soilcare and by Terrain NRM, through funding from the Australian Government’s National Landcare Program.

Lunch is provided and all farmers and others who are interested in soil health are welcome.

For more information and to RSVP, contact Terrain’s Wet Tropics Regional Agricultural Landcare Facilitator Evizel Seymour on 0429 091 440 or via email at evizel.seymour@terrain.org.au

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A Swift look at a career PETER MCCULLAGH

EMBARKING upon a career can be both exciting and also a daunting for many students leaving school. For 20 Indigenous students contemplating a career in the marine industry, the opportunity to visit and review Northern Australia’s biggest shipping company was an opportunity not to be missed.

Last week, the Year 11 and 12 boys and girls from AFL Cape York House toured the facilities of Sea Swift Cairns, as they reviewed the opportunities available under the Sea Swift’s highly successful marine cadetship program.

The visit to review operations was a result of a new partnership between Sea Swift and AFL Cape York House.

Sea Swift Chief Executive Officer Dr Rochelle Macdonald said the company was delighted to invite the students to tour its facilities and highlights

the importance it places on investing in future generations, including young Indigenous people.

“Our cadetship program is our way of giving young local people a head start with onthe-job experience and formal training.

“It has always made perfect sense to Sea Swift to appoint locally where we can, and one of our aims is to provide longterm job opportunities to local Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples,” she said.

AFL Cape York House Careers and Transitions Officer Peter Cushway said the organisation’s Careers and Transitions Program focuses not only on post-schooling career pathways, but also provides the tools and knowledge required to transition into working life.

“By providing opportunities for our young people to visit businesses and industries, we hope to open up new pathway

options and allow our young people to investigate the industry and look at the potential opportunity of the environment.

“We are continually looking to build positive relationships with key industries and organisations like Sea Swift, who are culturally appropriate for our young people given the connection to community through Cape York and the Torres Strait.”

The tour is the brainchild of North Marine Director Courtney Hansen, who helped connect Sea Swift and AFL Cape York House to provide the opportunity to students.

Ms Hansen was the first ever female to join Sea Swift’s cadetship program, was named Cadet of the Year in 2013, and created history in 2015 after being appointed Sea Swift’s first permanent female captain.

A bequest was the start of the Royal Flying Doctors “MY great grandfather could never have imagined what his generosity could achieve.”

Scott McKay is the great grandson of Hugh McKay, who famously left a bequest enabling RFDS founder, Reverend John Flynn, to lease the service’s first aircraft from the forerunner of

Qantas in 1928.

Now Scott is carrying on his great grandfather’s legacy by encouraging people to consider leaving a gift in their Will for the Flying Doctor.

His appeal coincides with Include a Charity Week (September 6-12), which aims to make gifts in Wills the norm.

“My family is extremely

proud of my great-grandfather’s legacy to the Flying Doctor. His gift and his Will were instrumental in creating a mantle of safety for all Australians,” Mr McKay said.

Research by the Fundraising Institute of Australia shows at least a third of Australians are considering leaving a gift in their Will but have not yet

taken the necessary steps to ensure this happens.

Royal Flying Doctor Service (Queensland Section) Chief Executive Officer Meredith Staib said a gift in Will, whatever the size, could have a lasting impact.

“Throughout the years we’ve been incredibly fortunate to have people leave a

bequest to the RFDS in their will. There are countless possibilities a bequest can realise for an organisation such as ours,” she said.

“It could open opportunities such as scholarships and training for current and future staff or help us purchase a huge array of medical equipment and consumables to ensure we

Changed Traffic Conditions Saturday, September 25, 2021 The Far North Queensland Hospital Foundation advises that it has obtained a one-lane road closure of the Kennedy Highway (Kuranda Range) on Saturday, September 25, 2021.

To enable cyclists in the QSuper Cardiac Challenge to safely traverse the range, the up-lane will be closed from 6am – 8.45am on that date.

As per the permit, the closure will affect the uphill lane of the Kennedy Highway (Kuranda Range) from Canopy's Edge, Smithfield to RainForestStation, Kuranda.

Any cyclist who has not been able to reach the top of the Range by 8am, will be uploaded into a vehicle.

All emergency vehicles will be able to traverse the Range in either direction if required during the closure.

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continue John Flynn’s legacy for another 93 years.

“Every year we see first hand how bequests impact the lives of people living in regional, rural and remote Queensland, and I encourage anyone who is considering leaving a gift in Will to speak with their family and their solicitor.”

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A new inland highway will save Tablelands and Cairns motorists 30 minutes in travel time when compared to the existing route through Kuranda. This new, safer, and wider highway, commonly known as the Bridle Track, will also open up the Tablelands, Gulf and Cape York regions, allowing greater production in agriculture and mining.

It’s the year 2021 and it’s been 30 or 40 years since we have seen real nation building projects in far north Qld. This is the time for Government to act and build this inland highway. The Qld Government has stumped up $1.6m for planning works and now I am calling on the Federal Government to get on board.

Chillagoe, Irvinebank and the Palmer River were massive mining areas, but this great mineral province has been shrunk and strangled to death because we can’t get our minerals out.

Similarly, the agricultural production on the Tablelands will be boosted by the construction of the North Johnstone Transfer water project. We need a suitable highway to transport these products. The new agricultural and mining opportunities that will be kickstarted by this highway will bring in more than $5b a year into the economy.

The benefit of the new inland highway will also mean that the Kuranda road can become a purpose-built tourism route, which is what it should have always been. It should be a slow-moving tourism highway through the lush jungle.

Bob Katter

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IT’S amazing just how quickly the past 12 months has gone. We barely finish each weekly publication, before we are straight onto selling, planning, writing and laying out the next week’s edition, with very little time to sit back and enjoy the fruits of our labour.

Now we are not complaining, we love the pace and tempo of newspapers. This week we have paused to reflect upon many of the stories we have told in our first 12 months.

We have selected 12 for you. These are not our top 12, these are stories where we have tapped into the community, and given a voice, recognised individuals, and made a difference.

We hope you enjoy remembering them as well.

To all our very loyal readers, thank you for your support in our first 12 months.

To our dedicated advertisers, we would not be able to publish without your support and to the 150 plus distributors throughout Far North

Queensland thanks for stocking and delivering our paper to our readers.

This is a local business, owned and run by locals and dedicated to the community.

Please enjoy this edition and

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The Cairns Local News Team

CROC ATTACK – Lake Placid – The Survivors Tale In late January this year, Mark Ridge was swimming in Lake Placid when he was attacked by a 2.5 metre crocodile. The croc clamped down on his head.

Mr Ridge managed to wrestle free and swim for safety.

Cairns Local News secured an exclusive interview with the survivor along with an extensive video interview.

The attacked spark a furious debate regarding crocodiles in our waterways here in the north, a debate the rages still.

Readers wishing to refresh their memory with this terrifying attack can read the full story on our website, www.cairnslocalnews.com.au/latest-news/croc-attack-survivor-describes-terrifyingordeal

CHAMPIONING LOCAL BUSINESSES THERE’S nothing better than a great tale about a local business having a red-hot crack, producing an exceptional product, giving great service and most of all, building our local economy creating jobs and employment opportunities.

During our first year we have profiled many successful local businesses, Edge Hill Butchery, Orangerie Patisserie and Oliveri’s Deli just to name a few.

Cairns Local News is all about local businesses and local stories. It has been a privilege to sit down with local businesses and bring their

story to our huge and very loyal readers.

When we support local business, we support the local economy. We help that business create local jobs and in turn those locals spend in the local economy. It is said that every dollar a business earns is re-spent up to seven times in the local economy. Think about it, if you spend $50 a week with a local business such as Edge Hill Butchery, that equates to $350 worth of economic activity in the Cairns regional economy.

That’s why we back our local businesses and ask our readers to do the same.

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Real healing is only possible after the truth-telling and acceptance of our history and all actions.

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Rods at the ready GET the kids and the rods ready because this school holidays, the wildly popular Tilapia Tournament is on again.

A fun and competitive event to remove the invasive fish species from our waterways, this year’s Tilapia Tournament will be held at Warrina Lakes from Monday 20 to Sunday 26 September.

Cassowary Coast Regional Councillor and Environment portfolio holder Jeff Baines said that during the event, council will permit fishing in Warrina Lakes during competition hours, and will provide a measuring station for competitor catches to be captured.

“The week will culminate with the ‘Tilapia Tamer’ awards which will be presented on Sunday morning.

Seven prizes are on offer for in age categories- children five years and under, 5-12 years, 12-18 years old and one overall grand prize.

“Sunday also offers a special ‘Tilapia Tackler” fishing event, which will see an award presented for the most fish caught between 8am to 10am, so even if you haven’t been able to participate during the week, you can come on down on Sunday for an opportunity to win a prize.

“Locally, the event has become legendary. In 2019, the half-day event removed 260 Tilapia, weighing 74kg from Warrina Lakes.

“In 2020, the week-long event saw nearly 2,000 Tilapia removed from Warrina Lakes. In total 527 kilos of Tilapia were removed from Warrina Lakes, which is an outstanding effort.

“I throw the challenge to the community to hit a new record, let’s see if we can catch 550 kilos!”

Councillor Baines said after the event the fish carcasses will be recycled into compost by the Johnstone River Community Gardens. I hear it is likened to Tilapia lasagne- not something I would recommend eating but great for the environment.

“The week will end on a high on Sunday 26 September, with fishing between

8am to 10am for a last chance fish to tip the scales in your favour. Presentations of the prizes will be at 10.30am.

“The fun doesn’t stop there- an Eco Fest will be held with stalls and a BBQ. “The EcoFest will be held between 8am to 12pm and the BBQ heats up from 11am “By spreading the event over a week, it offers a fun outdoor activity for the school holidays while doing a service to our environment in removing these pests from our lakes.

Councillor Baines said that Tilapia were difficult to eradicate from the region, but the tournament should go a long way towards reducing their numbers.

“The problem with Tilapia is they can successfully invade and dominate many water habitats due to their ability to reproduce fast and can survive in various conditions and have simple food needs, which impacts our native fish.”

Councillor Nick Pervan, President of the Innisfail Game Fishing Club said the group is happy to be involved again after the great success of previous events.

“Anything to help rid our waterways of this noxious fish.”

Not normally open for fishing, the Tilapia Tournament is designed reduce numbers of Tilapia within Warrina Lakes.

Admission and entry is free, and fishing must take place on the assigned days.

Monday to Friday- fishing is permitted between 8am to 3pm. The last chance fishing on Sunday runs from 8am to 10am.

Competitors must pre-register online at www.cassowarycoast.qld.gov.au/ tilapia-tournament. For further details contact council on 1300 763 903. Full terms and conditions can be found by visiting www.cassowarycoast.qld.gov.au/tilapia-tournament.

The Tilapia Tournament is presented by Council in partnership with Ozfish, and sponsored by BCF Innisfail, Game Fishing Club Innisfail, River ‘n’ Reef, Soils First NQ, Coastal Marine & Outdoors, Manitto’s Auto Centre, Kurrimine Beach Fishing Club and Johnstone River Community Garden. Further sponsorship opportunities are available on request.

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TARGA EVENT ROARING SUCCESS

Annual road reseal program to begin CASSOWARY Coast Regional Council will start its Bitumen Road Reseal Program mid-September. This program is an important part of Council’s annual road maintenance and allows Council to improve roads surfaces, repairs road defects and renew line marking.

Cassowary Coast Regional Councillor and Asset Sustainability portfolio holder, Barry Barnes said that the program allows for a more economical way to preserve our roads.

“The program delivers efficient savings under a collective procurement arrangement through Far North Queensland Regional Organisation of Councils. The work is coordinated collectively with three neighbouring Councils; Cook Shire Council, Hinchinbrook Shire Council and Tablelands Regional Shire Council.

“This year’s $1 million reseal program covers approximately 4% of the sealed road network and will cover thirty-three road segments across the Cassowary Coast in both rural and residential areas.

“Resealing is a proactive maintenance

to ensure we can preserve our roads quality and extend the existing life of our network.

“Council work involves spraying bitumen and rolling in a layer of gravel to create a new surface. The reseal is primarily about waterproofing the surface to protect and extend its life as well as improve surface texture.

“I have been advised that although Council crews have undergone preparation works the Contractor has been delayed by two weeks due to wet weather and residents have been advised via letterbox drop of the updated details,” said Councillor Barnes.

The resealing program is anticipated to take about four weeks, with line marking to take an additional week, also weather dependant. Residents in those areas are encouraged to not park on the street until sealing works are complete.

For further information on these works, please contact Council on 1300 763 903 or by emailing enquiries@cassowarycoast.qld.gov.au

FATHER’S Day was fast and furious and extra loud this year with TARGA zooming into the Cassowary Coast.

Crowds gathered along Rankin Street to welcome over 100 cars, worth over $12 million as part of TARGAFest.

Councillor Pervan said it was a treat to start the day on a high with a prime position on the Bamboo Creek stage with cars roaring by.

“What a great way to share Father’s Day with the family.

“TARGAFest then kicked off after the Bamboo Creek stage with motorsport enthusiasts lining up along Rankin Street from mid-morning.

“There was a huge variety of high performance everything from early Japanese to late model European sport cars with a handful of classic vehicles parked up. There was a delay from the early morning stages which is all part of a live rally car racing event. It’s fluid because you never know what will happen on the day, which is what makes it exciting.

Councillor Pervan said the TARGA drivers and navigators were happy to stop for a chat with spectators and it was a great opportunity to get up close to some high powered vehicles.

“It was great to see local cafes busy with many opening their doors in support

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“The day ended on a high with the TARGA Cavalcade cruising the streets of Innisfail.”

Anita Oliveri, Owner, Oliveri’s Continental Deli and Anita’s Gifts said it was extremely pleasing to see the local community and surrounding districts participating either as entrants, supporters, car enthusiasts or just on-lookers to an event that brought the town alive.

“A big thank you to all the businesses who chose to support TARGA Town Innisfail by opening their doors and helping this amazing event be the success that is was. Our wish for the Cassowary Coast Regional Council is that this event will become an annual TARGA Town Innisfail event in the future.

“Oliveri’s Continental Deli and Anita’s Gifts chose to support TARGA Town Innisfail by opening our doors. Business was buzzing with many thanks to the local community and TARGA entrants and their crews. And yes, our deli got smashed.”

Councillor Pervan said he was happy to announce that TARGA Great Barrier Reef plans to return in 2022 and with the Innisfail super stage. 2021 was just a taste of what TARGA has to offer and I look forward to being a part of the event next year.

September 10, 2021

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COUNCIL BRIEFS

DO YOU OWN A FOOD & BEVERAGE BUSINESS? AS of September 1, single-use plastic straws, cutlery, stirrers, plates/ bowls and expanded polystyrene cup and containers will no longer be supplied in Queensland.

Cassowary Coast Regional Council are investigating options to assist food businesses in the region transition away from the use and supply of single-use plastics.

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CLOSE ENCOUNTER OF THE MAYORAL KIND ON Saturday 4 September, the Innisfail Leprechauns made the trek to Atherton for the chance to reclaim the John Cole Toyota Mayors Cup. The Atherton Roosters just nudged out the Leprechauns with a nail-biting game played. The final score being 20 to 18 A Grade win. The trophy is retained in Atherton for another 12 months.

The annual Mayors Cup game is played each year between Atherton and Innisfail and is presently held by the Atherton Roosters.

This was the 20th battle of the Mayors and sees Innisfail with 12 wins ahead of the Roosters who have now won 8 times.

INNISFAIL CBD OVERHAUL

LONG term planning by the Cassowary Coast Regional Council is now coming to fruition with design works commencing on the Owen Street portion of the Edith Street to Grace Street project. The design phase of this project is expected to be completed before the end of 2021, with construction expected to commence in May 2022.

Geotechnical investigation works are scheduled for 17 September, weather permitting however only minor disruptions to parking and traffic are anticipated.

Cassowary Coast Regional Councillor Barry Barnes who holds the portfolio for Asset Sustainability advised that this project has been listed as a high priority for Council with design to be in accordance with the Innisfail CBD Master plan.

This project has been partly funded by the Federal Government Road to Recovery Program.

For any information regarding this project, please contact Council at 1300 763 903 or by emailing enquiries@cassowarycoast.qld.gov.au.

COUNCIL WELCOMES NEW CEO ANDREW Graffen commenced with Cassowary Coast Regional Council on Monday 6 September 2021.

Andrew has most recently held an executive role as Director of Infrastructure with the Shire of Broome in Western Australia. Commencing in Local Government a decade ago, Andrew has also filled senior leadership roles in the Tourism, Retail, Hospitality and Aquaculture industries as well as in Emergency Management with St John Ambulance WA. Through this broad experience in Local Government, not for profit and the private sector Andrew brings to the Cassowary Coast Regional Council strong leadership, strategic vision and commercial acumen.

Notice is hereby given that the vehicles that Council has taken possession of uner the provision of S100 of the Transport Operations Road Use Management Act will be disposed of by auction on TUESDAY 19TH OCTOBER 2021 on site at Council’s impound facilities in Tully and Innisfail.

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A detailed list of the vehicles on offer, including payment and removal options, is available on Council’s website at www.cassowarycoast.qld.gov.au/public-notices Auction Venues: 9am Councils impound facility, 26 Downing St, Mighel 1.30pm Council’s impound facility, off Tully/Mission Beach Rd, Tully Vehicles can be inspected 1 hour before the auctions or see website for other options.

Please contact council by phoning 1300 73 903, emailing enquiries@cassowarycoast.qld.gov.au, via mail to PO Box 887, Innisfail or in person at either one of Council’s Customer Service points.

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Check out the latest on offer from your Cassowary Coast Libraries WHAT WOULD LA VONDA ROBINETTE DO? Kirsten Maron Can she really get away with murder?

LaVonda Robinette likes to take charge, and yes, she can be a little bossy, because sometimes that is the only way to get things done. But lately, LaVonda’s life is spinning out of her control: Her husband of twenty-five years walks out, she has a horrible run-in with a colleague, and to make matters worse, she experiences her first hot flush in a crowded supermarket. On her birthday.

It is enough to drive a person to murder.

September 10, 2021

SEPTEMBER IS A RIP-ROARING GOOD TIME FOR LOCALS

THE HOT CHICKEN PROJECT Aaron Turner For acclaimed Australian chef Aaron Turner, hot chicken isn’t just food - it’s salvation in crispy, fried and devilishly spicy form. In The Hot Chicken Project, he travels back to Nashville, the place of its birth, to pay his respects to the makers, to chart the love and obsession that has shaped his world, and to make sure that what he does back home is doing it justice. Part cookbook, part pilgrimage, an epic love letter to the fiery bird.

THE PARIS COLLABORATOR A.W. Hammond He’ll do anything to save her, even work for the enemy.

August, 1944. In German-occupied Paris, former schoolteacher Auguste Duchene has stumbled upon an unusual way to survive: he finds missing people. When he’s approached by the French Resistance to locate a missing priest - and a cache of stolen weapons - Duchene initially refuses. But the Resistance offer him no choice.

THE BOATMAN’S DAUGHTER Andy Davidson Ever since her father was killed when she was just a child, Miranda Crabtree has kept her head down and her eyes up, ferrying contraband for a mad preacher and his declining band of followers to make ends meet and to protect an old witch and a secret child from harm. But dark forces are at work in the bayou, both human and supernatural, conspiring to disrupt the rhythms of Miranda’s peculiar and precarious life.

SEPTEMBER continues to be a bursting with events and has something on offer for everyone.

Cassowary Coast Regional Council Councillor and Community and Culture portfolio holder Trudy Tschui said high quality shows and events would soon be coming to the region and residents were spoiled for options on things to do.

“September kicked off with Funny Mummies at the Con Theatre. Targa Great Barrier Reef rolled into town on Father’s Day for the residents who like their entertainment fast paced.

Councillor Tschui said the fun doesn’t stop there with the Tropical Art Deco Festival swinging into town between the 15 and 19 September. Dust off your art deco inspired fashion for a festival that will transport you back a hundred years.

“From ghost tours, river cruises to markets and movies- it is guaranteed to be a roaring good time. There are too many events to list but check out Council’s website or the Tropical Art Deco Facebook page for all of the events and information.

“One of the highlights of the week is Art Deco in the Movies- The Great Gats-

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by. Council is sponsoring the showing of this movie through the Queensland Government Mental Health and Wellbeing Package.

“Come and enjoy the movie under the stars in the greenery of Warrina Lakes. Bring your own chairs and rugs.”

An exciting addition to September is the new dates for the Morning Melodies Belladiva- The Skylark Tour rescheduled dates, said Councillor Tschui.

“The all-woman vocal trio Belladiva return to share re-imagined operatic classics and celebrate the world’s best female songwriters and artists from Joni Mitchell and Fleetwood Mac to Sarah McLachlan. Belladiva’s gorgeous combination of classical voices, angelic harmonies and playful musicianship makes the familiar new again with breathtaking modern interpretations of everything from Summer-

time to Killing Me Softly.

“Belladiva will be performed in Innisfail on Tuesday 28 September and Tully on Wednesday 29 September. Tickets are now on sale.

“Did you also know that many Council facilities can be rented for private events?

Throughout September, there are private events also being held at the Shire Hall. If you are interested in holding an event, contact Council for more information.”

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THE ODD COUPLE IT’S always a media circus when the prime minister comes to town. Cameras and journalists, the odd demonstrator or ten and sometimes an unlikely local will steal the limelight and capture a moment worthy of a front page.

For local tattoo artist, Nate the opportunity to grab a selfie with Scott Morrison was the opportunity of a lifetime.

“I’m gunna show that photo to my daughter tonight and she will like think I’m god. Oh my god, my dad met the Prime Minister you know.”

The Prime Minister was in town to make some important announcement, but Nate stole the show and bagged the front page looking like a very odd couple.

DR MABO THIS year, Native Title pioneer and activist, Eddie Mabo was awarded a posthumous Honorary Doctorate from James Cook University.

This honor was accepted by Eddie’s daughter Gail. Eddie Mabo’s legacy lives on today. Although he passed before the historic court ruling, his dedication to the Native Title cause stamped him forever as a giant Australian.

Our front-page recognition along with the web publication of the transcript of the speech from JCU Chancellor Bill Tweddell as he announced Dr Mabo’s recognition was one our best stories during the past year.

NOT ABLE TO BANK: NAB CLOSURE WHEN a thriving community has their last bank announce they will shut the doors and walk away, the community is rightfully miffed.

This happened this year when the NAB announced they would withdraw services from Gordonvale, after 107 years in the town.

This planned exit was met with stunned disbelief along with rather vocal protests from locals, many who had banked with the branch for 40 plus years.

In a world where businesses are driving customers to a digital platform and removing face to face interaction the residents of Gordonvale decided to take a stand. Unfortunately, they did not win, but they sent a message to a large corporation that they did not want to interact only in a digital world.

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IN scenes reminiscent of the Australian movie The Castle, Peter and Shonnay Ives from Trinity Beach took a stand when their house was marked for demolition to make way for a link road between Kewarra Beach and Trinity Beach.

Community feelings were running hot, with residents signing petitions, posting placards, and taking a very public stand.

“We’re not going anywhere… The road was not on the planning scheme when we bought the block of land… It’s our home, you can’t put a price on it.”

THIS was a moving story about a young Pormpuraaw woman’s struggle to walk again after a horror crash in Cape York.

Dr Lees and her team at Cairns Hospital were fundamental in the care and rehabilitation for Subrina. Not only has Subrina been able to walk again, but she was able to recommence work after her ordeal.

The work of our local medicos is simply incredible. This was a major injury handled locally by our very skilled teams here at the Cairns Hospital, an incredible tale of survival and struggle, one that we were honored to tell.

FASHION CAPITAL AT HER FEET

CAIRNS based Indigenous fashion designer Cheryl Creed propelled First Nation’s fashion onto the world stage, when it was announced her creations would feature during Milan Fashion Week 2021.

Creed’s label MURRII QUU COUTURE was only one of 10 designers from across the globe invited to showcase their designs in the Emerging Talent category.

Cheryl’s creations are referred to as ‘Slow Fashion’ or sustainable fashion, where a designer takes existing garments and refashions them into high-end evening gowns.

Cheryl has a gala event planned for Saturday September 25 at the Shangri-La in Cairns, proudly supported by Cairns Local News, you can find out more about Fashique Runway 2021 at, www.trybooking.com/BSOEU

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ALREADY an icon in Cairns, Wayne Marshall, the ‘doorman at Bunnings’ joined our team from our first edition.

Tackling the big issues here in the north, does pineapple belong on pizza? Or maybe saving water by showering with a friend. Wayne has a special outlook on life, a different and truly unique perspective. This was recognised at the Queensland Country Press Association awards this year.

Only goes to show, writing is about the passion, the emotion and not about the schooling.

Well done Wayne, we’re looking forward to another year of entertaining columns.

IMAGINE 500 million polystyrene boxes polluting our landfill and environment every year. WE have a viable alternative and totally recyclable option thanks to Tom and Kath Long from Kurrimine Beach.

After years of research and development the TomKat KoolPak was developed and launched and making great inroads into the market.

Initially developed as a way to transport their premium quality reef fish to the markets and restaurants in Sydney, Tom and Kath quickly realized this product as revolutionary and in great demand as the drive to remove single-use plastics gain momentum.

FRED’S FEEL GOOD FARM

IN keeping with our focus on positive stories, we could not go past our Fred’s Feel Good Farm story from last year.

Innisfail local farmer, Fred James planted 45,000 sunflowers spelling out a positive message for the world, “G’day from Oz”.

Our front page and publicity went national and also around the world as people in the height of COVID sought positive and uplifting stories on the net.

This sunflower ray of sunshine created by Fred James was a tremendous boost for the hundreds of thousands who visited it in person or virtually.

Fred James was also recognised with a Cassowary Coast Regional Council Australia Day Award in January 2021.

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GREAT WEEKEND

GREAT EVENTS THIS WEEKEND For more information on the many great events in our region visit www.CairnsLocalNews.com.au/community-noticeboard

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MYTH PROPAGANDA & DISASTER

Myth, Propaganda and Disaster in Nazi Germany and Contemporary America lives up to its controversial title.

Written by award winning Australian playwright, Stephen Sewell, in an America bruised by September 11, The play poses questions still topical in our Covid world.

- Should personal freedom ever be sacrificed for national good?

- When does patriotism degenerate into nationalism? and - How bravely should our University thinkers confront these issues?

Friday and Saturday night Rondo Theatre 8pm Full details: www.therondo.com

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Dinosaur Festival Australia makes its first appearance in Cairns September 10 - 12. The exhibition offers free tickets to kids from selected school groups in and around Cairns.

The indoor and outdoor Dinosaur Festival Cairns offers a dynamic opportunity to expose school learners to experiences and explore the pre historic world in a rich and friendly educational environment.

All Weekend, Fri, Sat & Sun Cairns Showgrounds www.dinofestivalaustralia.com

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MICHAEL POPE EXHIBITION Townsville-based artist Michael Pope will undertake a three-week residency to create a new body of work as he explores the tropical environment of the Cairns Botanic

Gardens.

Pope, on his last visit to Cairns in December 2020, was struck by the walls of green around Edge Hill, the layers of plants and the beauty of the tropics.

It was then that he decided to come back and explore the area through drawing.

Sunday 9am - 2pm Tanks Arts Centre www.tanksartcentre.com

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It’s time to roll up your sleeves and get vaccinated.

Open to those between 12 and 59 years of age. Do not delay, this is your chance to book in (preferred method) or you can walk-in an receive your Pfizer vaccine dose.

Have both doses three weeks apart so you can join the millions around Australia who are fully vaccinated and helping to get COVID under control. Second dose options will be the weekend Oct 1-3 or October 8-10.

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Peruse the stalls to find a diverse and unique range of quality handmade artworks, antiques, plants, pottery, hats, bric-a-brac, clothing, books, bags, toys, jewellery, candles, soaps, beauty, alternative products and so much more.

Free family fun and entertainment are also provided.

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FLICKERFEST, Australia’s largest Short Film Festival, returning to the Cairns Botanic Gardens over two Friday evenings in September.

Tonight showcasing the Best of Australian Shorts programme and next Friday, September 17, showcasing the Short Laughs Comedy programme in partnership with Starry Nights Cinema.

The programmes present a selection of entertaining, inspiring and award-winning films fresh from competition at Flickerfest Bondi in January giving local Cairns Flickerfest audiences the first look at the hottest shorts in the

world today.

The Short Laughs Comedy programme features the cute and heart-warming Pawsea: The Melancholic Ruminations Of A French Bulldog where Rocky certainly has a lot on his mind as he searches for meaning.

The delightful French A La Mode, an incredible animation exploring a kingdom tormented by fashion crazes;.

You will laugh-out-loud to the Australian short Glen in which a 50 year old man turns to Facebook in his quest to find love; and the hilarious Smashed shot in Brisbane by brother and sister team and QLD filmmakers Kristie Yates (Producer) and Tyson Yates

(writer/director).

When faced with the potential of losing their longterm Queensland share house, two twenty-something’s scheme a haunted plan to keep their home and their smashed avo breakfast.

WHAT: Cairns Flickerfest 2021 - Best of Australian Shorts, Short Laughs Comedy WHERE: Cairns Botanic Gardens PRICE: $20/ $15con/ $10child/ $40fam (bf inc) WHEN: Best of Australian Shorts-Fri 10th Sep 8pm | Short Laughs Comedy-Fri 17th Sep 8pm TICKETS & INFO: www. flickerfest.com.au/tour/cairns

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Lucky Phil - Cairns Cruising Yacht Squadron, 3:30pm Blue Reed - The Court House Cairns, 5:30pm Ivy Amara – The Shack, Kewarra Beach Resort, 5:30 Eddie Skiba - Barron River Hotel, 6:00pm Janna Mercedes - Edge Hill Bowls Club, 6:30pm AfterFX - Roo Bar & Grill, 6:30pm Sanchez - Bar36 @ The Reef Casino, 8:00pm My Deaf Eyes - Hambledon Hotel, 8:00pm Kaweyova - Rattle N Hum Palm Cove, 8:00pm

Dazz & the Boyzz - Jack and Shannans, 2:00pm 8 Ball Aitken + Billy Turner Trio + No Requests - Tablelands Music Lovers FNQ, 3:00pm Mas Minimals, Neil Junior, Enemy of Anemone, Whoodafunkit, Drewboy - Cairns Cruising Yacht Squadron, 4:00pm Stephanie Manoza - The Court House Cairns, 4:45pm Jazz Under the Stars - Botanic Gardens, 5:30pm Ivy Amara - The Court House Cairns, 5:30pm Finding Time - Cazalys, 6:15pm Whiskey Boat - The Court House Cairns, 6:45pm Andy Brassett - Elixir Music Bar, 7:00pm Janna Mercedes - Jack and Shanan’s Palm Cove, 7:00pm Kaweyova - Dimbulah, 8:00pm My Deaf Eyes - Red Beret Hotel, 8:00pm Big Noise - Bar36 @ The Reef Casino, 9:00pm

Jeremiah Johnson - Botanic Gardens, 1:00pm The Jazzuleles - Botanic Gardens, 10:00am Passaros do Paraiso - Botanic Gardens, 11:00am Jazz Troppo - Botanic Gardens, 12:00pm Kaweyova - Botanic Gardens, 2:00pm Tanya Murphy - Edge Hill Bowls Club, 2:00pm Blue Reed - Vitalia’s Italian Restaurant, The Peir, 3:00pm Resonate - O’Donnells Irish Bar, 4:00pm Bobby Maguire - Serpent Backpackers, 4:00pm Barbary Coasters - The Beach Shack, Kewarra Beach Resort, 4:30pm Andrea - Salt House, 5:00pm Klare KuOlga - Elixir Music Bar, 6:00pm Tom Thumb & Water Streets Collab - The Court House Cairns, 7:00pm Tullara - Bar36 @ The Reef Casino, 7:30pm

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DAISY JONES AND THE SIX

Taylor Jenkins Reid They were the new icons of rock and roll, fated to burn bright and not fade away.

But on 12 July 1979, it all came crashing down.

There was Daisy, rock and roll force of nature, brilliant songwriter and unapologetic drug addict, the half-feral child who rose to superstardom.

There was Camila, the frontman’s wife, too strong-willed to let the band implode - and all too aware of the electric connection between her husband and Daisy.

There was Karen, ice-cool keyboardist, a ferociously independent woman in a world that wasn’t ready for her.

And there were the men surrounding them, the feuding, egotistical Dunne brothers, the angry guitarist chafing on the side lines, the drummer binge-drinking on his boat, the bassist trying to start a family amid a hedonistic world tour. They were creative minds striking sparks from each other, ready to go up in flames.

It’s never just about the music.

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ABC Television Tuesday 8pm Hosts Aaron Pedersen and Holly Ringland visit the Otways-Gadubanud country, contemplate the healing power of nature, kayak with beloved singer Missy Higgins, and meet Wathaurung man Barry Gilson, who’s singing back country.

Nestled between the ocean and the Otway Range is the lush rainforest of the Cape Otway National Park, Gadubanud country.

Here we contemplate the way that nature can heal us..

ABC Television Sunday 8.30pm

CHINA TONIGHT

THE TRIAL KEELER

Dale’s (Sam Reid) career and his relationship with Helen (Anna Torv) are garnering ever more attention and excitement. But when his prized interview with an HIV-positive mother goes horribly awry, the newsroom is suddenly at the centre of an intense media storm.

Secrets emerge from Dale’s past that he has long tried to conceal, secrets that threaten to tear his entire life apart.

There’s only one problem: Alex has a beef with the actual prince, Henry, across the pond. And when the tabloids get hold of a photo involving an Alex-Henry altercation, U.S./British relations take a turn for the worse.

Heads of family, state, and other handlers devise a plan for damage control: staging a truce between the two rivals.

What at first begins as a fake, Instragramable friendship grows deeper, and more dangerous, than either Alex or Henry could have imagined.

Soon Alex finds himself hurtling into a secret romance with a surprisingly unstuffy Henry that could derail the campaign and upend two nations and begs the question: Can love save the world after all? Where do we find the courage, and the power, to be the people we are meant to be? And how can we learn to let our true colors shine through? Casey McQuiston’s Red, White & Royal Blue proves: true love isn’t always diplomatic.

ABC Television Monday 9.30pm Stan Grant returns, alongside co-host Yvonne Yong, and reporters including comedian Annie Louey and Jinghua Qian and many others in a new series of China Tonight. Understand China beyond the headline trade wars and global posturing.

Season Two will bring stories of China’s rise in the world, and the changes and challenges at home – disability rights, Chinese medicine, and the phenomenon of school tutoring!

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ABC Television Saturday 8.20pm London, Summer 1963. Both Christine and Stephen suddenly find themselves under pressure in the courts. The truth of the affair is out, Profumo has resigned, and the police investigation has led to the arrest of Stephen Ward on exaggerated charges of living off immoral earnings.

The story has also whipped up rumors of sex parties, affairs and illegal abortions in society London. This exposes Christine, Mandy and Stephen to the full force of Britain’s screaming and egg-throwing moral outrage.

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In what year did America’s Skylab crash to earth over the Indian Ocean and regional WA?

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Out where the river broke, the blood and the desert oak… are the opening lines from what classic Australian song?

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In 1957 the Russians launched the first living thing into space, a husky/samoyed cross, what was the name of the dog?

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Yesterday’s Hero was a number 1 hit for Australian John Paul Young. What Scottish band released a cover version of that song with minimal success?

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Name the debut album of Australian group Skyhooks.

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Name the Country Music artist who has won the most Golden Guitar awards.

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In what year will Halley’s Comet next be visible from earth?

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Name the Easybeats first Australian number 1 hit.

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Name the two animals depicted on the Australian Coat of Arms.

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Name the planet closest to the sun.

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Name the regional Australian town home to Busby Marou.

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The Tropic of Capricorn runs through which Queensland town?

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In Roman mythology, who was the messenger for the gods?

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In 1986 Australian singer John Farnham relaunched his career with an epic album, what was the name of the album?

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Where was Australian singer Keith Urban born?

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In what year did the Challenger Space Shuttle destruct 73 seconds after lift-off?

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John Schumann was lead singer of Australian group Redgum, name their iconic song released in 1983.

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Which is the largest lake in Australia?

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How many astronauts were on board at the time?

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Peter Garrett ran for parliament in 1984 representing which Australian political party?

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In what year was Advance Australia Fair declared the National Anthem?

6

Name the three astronauts from the Apollo 11 mission to the moon in 1969.

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Australian rock group Powderfinger had three band members all attend the same school, name that school.

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Name the first female jockey to win the Melbourne Cup?

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Who was the first man in space?

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Australian rock music show Countdown, had one episode hosted by royalty, who was the host of that episode?

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Adelaide hosted its last Australian Grand Prix in what year?

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Peter Brock was dubbed ‘King of the Mountain’ but how many Touring Car Championships did he win?

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Name the Australian driver with the most Australian Touring Car Championships to his name.

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Name Australia’s first Prime Minister.

Jamie Whincup- 7, 30. Edmund Barton.

25. April 1984, 26. Michelle Payne, 27. 1995, 28. 3, 29. ton, 23. Whangarei – NZ, 24. Kati Thanda Lake Eyre Slim Dusty 38, 21. Emu and Kangaroo, 22. Rockhamp1977, 18. Beds are Burning, 19. Bay City Rollers, 20. bane Grammar School, 17. Prince Charles, November only 19, 15. The Nuclear Disarmament Party, 16. BrisMind, 12. Rockhampton, 13. Whispering Jack, 14. I was 1979, 9. Laika, 10. Living in the 70’s, 11. Friday on my strong, Michael Collins, Buzz Aldrin, 7. Yuri Gagarin, 8.

1. 2062, 2. Mercury, 3. Mercury, 4. 1986, 5. 7, 6. Neil Arm-

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8. to make a payment secretly or covertly (5-3-5)

3. a cavity containing air (3,6)

9. a receptacle in which to deposit rubbish (3) 10. a thick paint made with ground pigment and a drying oil such as linseed oil, used chiefly by artists (3,6) 12. a film or piece of music that has been filmed or recorded again (6) 13. a person who lends money at unreasonably high rates of interest (6) 15. a pair of pruning clippers for use with one hand (9)

4. waiting to be connected while making a phone call (2,4) 5. an item or set of items for sale at an auction (3) 6. motorboats with living accommodation (5,8) 7. a sideboard or a chest of drawers (7) 11. a person who ranks below a senior person (9) 12. the fruit of a rose, especially a wild kind (7)

16. covered with or consisting of ice (3)

14. to breathe in deeply and quickly (6)

18. a person who is most likely to succeed to the place of another (5,8)

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AQUARIUS: Your emotions are spinning out of control a little early this week, so do your best not to overreact when your people are insensitive, or even rude. You can hold it together. You feel totally free later in the week, though you may have difficulty focusing on any one project, especially when people interrupt your thinking. Don’t jump into anything new this weekend unless two people you trust vouch for it. It’s just too easy for you to fall in with the wrong thing right now.

GEMINI: Expect a long recovery from the weekend as the fuzz that surrounds your brain slowly clears. Monday and Tuesday should both be pretty chill, but it’ll pass. You’ll start to feel good vibes on Wednesday as your social and mental energies pick up in a big way. You’re in for some good, long, deep chats, so get busy polishing up your best lines. Take a little extra care this weekend when dealing with roommates or your love interest -- they’ll be taking things a little too literally.

LIBRA: You’re the world’s interior designer early this week, so do what you can to make over your surroundings. You don’t have to go nuts; just little touches here and there could make everyone a little happier. Get down with your friends later on -- you’ve got some serious talking to do. It won’t be difficult because the topics are all positive. The weekend is made for doing nothing at all. Laze around the house, read a little and nosh on whatever’s handy but don’t go crazy with big social plans.

PISCES: Good fun is yours for the taking on Monday and Tuesday, when any dates you have lined up promise to go perfectly. If you’re still looking, mix it up with someone new -- you’ll make a connection, guaranteed. Lie low for a while later in the week, especially on the job, where your boss is likely to be going nuts over something small. This weekend brings an opportunity for romance, fun or something else you’re looking for. Don’t think too hard -- just grab the opportunity.

CANCER: You’re feeling so good on Monday that you might call in sick just to live your life to the fullest (for one day at least). If you don’t have anywhere to call in sick to, so much the better -- your energy is best spent on your own needs. Get dressed up when you go out later in the week -- you’ve got some serious showing off to do, and the results will be shocking and awesome. The weekend is perfect for sitting that one person down for that one chat that you know needs to happen.

Do it so you can both move on with your lives.

LEO: You’ll most likely let someone else take the spotlight early this week, but only partly because you’re feeling low-key. There’s a little charity involved, but not too much. Maybe you can already tell, but the second half of the week is going to be action-packed and totally centered on you -- it’ll be like you’re a big star with a red carpet constantly rolling out under your feet. You’ll want to take a little time this weekend to check in with your bank account (or credit card bills, if that’s where you’re at).

VIRGO: You’re the one who brings everyone else together early this week.

It’s not like you’re the only one who sees the importance of community, but you have the best energy for the task. You may be a long shot for getting something big that comes up later in the week, but you can improve your chances greatly by keeping quiet about them. Let other people talk big. If you can maneuver things to go down this weekend, you should clean up -- your energy surges at this time.

SCORPIO: You’re feeling powerful on Monday, but try not to let yourself control people (no matter how easy it will be). You’ll be better off in the long run if they’ve got some free will. Something big is going to come up late in the week that will require a big expenditure of your mental resources. If you pull it off, things will go great for you at work or school. You’ll be all smiles this weekend, especially if you hold onto that big secret that’s been threatening to bust out.

SAGITTARIUS: Don’t freak out if you have problems synching up with friends, or even your love connection, early this week. Every now and then your energy just resonates at a different frequency than everyone else’s. By Wednesday, things pick up for you, and you may be excited about a big trip.

Whatever else happens, you know that you’re committed to your plans. Watch out for people who want to tell you what to do this weekend -- you’re not in any mood to satisfy their needs.

CAPRICORN: Everyone around you will be whiny or needy early this week, so you can avoid them if you need to. Whatever happens, don’t take it personally -- it’s not about you. Unfortunately, the trend toward bad behavior continues through Friday, though at least people return to joking around, which takes the edge off. If it gets too mean, just walk away.

Everything picks up this weekend, and anything you want to get done will finish itself up, as if by magic.

ARIES: You’ll get so much stuff done early this week that you may frighten someone. You’re just driven, that’s all, but they’ll see mania or obsession. Keep going with that energy all week, and it will get better and better for you as you accomplish more and more. Follow up on those impulses and let your instincts guide you. When the weekend hits, you’ll need to slow down and take things one step at a time. Someone close needs advice, not criticism, so go easy on them.

TAURUS: You’ll spend Monday and Tuesday with a big, dopey grin plastered on your face, thanks to some low-key positive energy that will keep you entranced. Your intuitions will be strong and worth listening to. You may get involved in a struggle between friends later in the week, but there’s not much you can do other than ride it out. Your diplomatic side will make things a lot easier for you this weekend, thanks to your friends’ willingness to listen to reason -- finally.

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Struth, a Spooky Pine this Halloween

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Friday September 10, 2021

PETER MCCULLAGH FAR north Queenslanders are encouraged to throw their support behind our local producers this Halloween and create an exciting new tradition, Spooky Pines.

Forget about the pumpkins, its time to take the rough leaf to tradition and create a uniquely Australian spin on this night of madness.

Grab your Queensland pineapple, helping our local producers and have a crack as carving a sweet Spooky Pine.

Queensland growers and Pure Gold Pineapples are challenging us to drop the American tradition of carving pumpkins and instead support the local pineapple industry this year.

After battling drought, fire and hailstorms, as well as the challenges COVID-19 have presented this year, this a great way for consumers to have a little fun and support an Australian industry, as well as creating a new Australian tradition.

To get people behind the cause, limited edition Spooky Pines will be available on supermarket shelves across north Queensland throughout October.

Best of all, carving pineapples there is no wastage, simply use the flesh of the pine in your favourite recipe or enjoy it fresh.

If you do carve a Spooky Pine, be sure to upload the pictures to Facebook and tag in @PureGoldPineapplies and on Instagram hash tag #puregoldpineapples.

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PROPERTY SHOWCASE Where: 5 Webb Cres Innisfail Beds: 4 Baths: 2 Cars: 2 Open: Sat 1-2pm Agency: First National Real

Estate Innisfail Agent: Ron Neary Phone: 0417 760 500 Price: $298,000.

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• 2 airconditioned bedrooms • Carport and storeroom.

• Air conditioning in lounge room.

• Courtyard with room for a BBQ.

$110,000 - List #1404 https://aarealty.net/property/1404/

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Massive Yard and Shed This thoughtfully located highset home is surrounded by lawns, well established garden beds and a privacy screening tree lined boundary.

A wide verandah wraps around three sides of the upstairs living area, providing cool breezes and views of the surrounding grounds.

The expansive living area downstairs with bathroom and toilet can potentially house another two or three bedrooms.

The massive shed is large enough to house even the biggest toys and has the added convenience of an annexed bathroom and toilet.

This property is one you will want to explore at leisure to really appreciate all it has to offer This wonderful property presents:● 1 Hectare of landscaped grounds ● Large shed with plumbed toilet/shower ●B ore ●D ual street access

INVESTMENT POTENTIAL + LOCATION!

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Land Area 1012 sqm

$265,000 - List #1352 http://aarealty.net/property/1352/

Call Kylie on 0428 944 563

RIGHT IN TOWN

Land Area 1012 sqm

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Where: 43 Campagnolo Rd

New Harbourline Beds: 3 Baths: 2 Cars: 2 Open: By appointment Agency: A&A Realty Innisfail Agent: Louise Wone Phone: 0448 751 963 Price: $410,000.

• Located at end of quiet close • 40 mts from the beach • New roof This older style duplex is at the end of a very quiet close, with large rooms and lovely views of neighbouring pasture land. All the basics are here waiting for some modernising touches to bring out this property’s true potential.

Call Kylie on 0428 944 563

• Three bedrooms highset home • Entertainment area under house • 1,012sqm yard with vehicle access to backyard.

• 700m walk to CBD • Great as a family home or investment property.

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Great location in Innisfail The ideal home for the large family. Solid timber construction, remodelled and stylishly renovated from top to bottom.

This wonderful property presents:● Large main bedroom 5x3 metres ● Ensuite with double vanity ● Spacious lounge and dining room ● Custom built kitchen ● Custom built bathroom ● As new spilt air conditioning ● Ceiling fans throughout and on the back patio ● 1113m2 fenced allotment

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• Patio in tropical surrounds • Two separate lounge areas • Block has development potential

$230,000 List#1387 https://aarealty.net/property/1387/

Call Louise on 0448 751 963

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Good home right in town and within walking distance to most facilities.

Three bedrooms, kitchen, dining and lounge, one bath and one toilet. Car accommodation and storage underneath, fully lockable.Good tenant in place returning $200 per week in rent. Inspect now as these are running out fast.

$177,000 neg.

https://aarealty.net/property/1319/

Call Fran on 0401 191 258

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This is a fantastic opportunity to get out of the renting game for good and own your piece of paradise.

This delightful one bedroom ground floor unit is partially furnished and has no rear neighbours.

The living area and bedroom are of good size and the location in the complex is brilliant! Situated at the end of the block in a very private quiet spot!

Smithfield is a very sought after area and this complex is in a fabulous location opposite shops and restaurants at the very popular Campus Shopping Centre. Just two minutes drive away is the James Cook University and the Larger Smithfield Shopping Centre and Cinema.

This Arcadia Gardens Complex has a variety of owners and tenants, mostly singles and some couples. Renowned for being very quiet and well managed by an onsite manager who is often nearby. The resort style swimming pool is a huge bonus as is the secure safe under cover parking in the underground car park. This unit is expected to sell quickly - don’t delay - move fast!

OTHER FEATURES: • Air Conditioning • Alarm System • Courtyard • Remote Garage • Secure Parking • Outdoor Entertainment Area • Rental return of $300 per week • Swimming Pool - In ground • Council rates $2600 annually • Body corporate of $4400 annually • New kitchen cupboards • New dishwasher • New fans • Renovated bathroom • Bus stop at the front door

• Ideal for student accommodation, investment or move on in!

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PROPERTY SHOWCASE

YOUR DREAM HOME WITH NOTHING LEFT TO DO

Walk upstairs and feel the warmth of this tastefully decorated home. With a pop of color to wow everyone.

FEATURING :  Open plan kitchen, dining, and living area.  5 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms  Main bedroom with ensuite and walk-in robe  7 car accommodation  Outdoor entertainment area  2 street access  Laundry downstairs  Ultimate man shed with extra high access for the boat or caravan.

This property is a MUST to inspect, open houses will be held every weekend for the next 6 weeks.

Exclusively listed @First National, inspections are by appointment only.

To arrange an inspection contact: Ronnie: 0417 760 500 Matt: 0490 274 794 Liesa Spinella 0436 477 974

Tableland property with a shed.

Chances like this don’t come along very often. Quiet location with spectacular mountain views and close to Mareeba, Tolga and Atherton. Buyers are going to be most impressed with the large 14 x 5 metre shed on a thick concrete pad!

A colour bond fence is in place on one side and the shed has an area for chooks with a large grassy area to the front rear and side. Build a dwelling here or store vehicles, work from the shed or whatever you please. The neighbours are long term as people do not move away from this area very often.

The photos say it all - please go ahead and drive past to get the feel of the area - you will not be disappointed.

This wonderful property presents:● Quiet, peaceful and friendly location ● Ideal retirement plan ● No power or water connected and no septic in place ● Close to Mareeba and Atherton for shopping, hospitals or schools.

Office 07 4061 4600 | Email sales1@ifnre.com.au

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Unique opportunity to purchase this slightly elevated beach front block with ocean views. Situated in the prestigious suburb of Clifton Beach this flat block has all council services and is ready to build the house of your dreams. Total area 539m2

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WEST CAIRNS MEN’S

Friday Night Scroungers: - 1st John Radalz with Pauline Bent R/up.

Tuesday Comp: 1st T. Moulds, T. Johnstone, J. Bent 26pts and 2nd A. Spanderson, B. Racki, J. Rilley 22pts Thirsty Thursday: best players were Jim Sackley, Kevin Lee and Peter Cobb with Peter Moore having an extraordinary performance on the day.

Sunday morning: - 1st Kevin Richardson, P. Buntain and K. Crump 20pts 2nd G. Atkinson, D. Lazarus and J. Duffield. +18. Jackpot Not won.

Club Championship Competition played during the week.

“B” grade Pairs, K. Richardson, K. Crump 20 pts def M. Lynch, J. Sach 18pts.

“B” grade Pairs, D. Lazarus, J. Duffield 25 pts def G. Donovan, I. Donkin 18pts.

Men’s triples, J. Bent, P. Buntain, J. Sach 28pts def J. Carr, G. Atkinson, Neil Maylon 18pts.

Men’s triples. A. Paraha, A. Radford, J. Johnston 20pts def E. Czarnecki, W. Edwards, B. Berger 17pts.

Games to be played this week: If they are not played a substitute must be made for the missing player or the game forfeited to the complete team.

B Grade Pairs - J.Wilcox/B.Milkota Vs A.Paraha/P.Mathews. T.Mawer/G. Stanley Vs W.Edwards/M.Herethon.

B grade Singles Semi-final as per the competition board in the club house. All games to be played by September 10. When selecting a date please confirm with Helen Allen (Club Manager) Remember that the Club AGM will be on September 25 and all positions are available for nomination. Nominations close Friday September 17.

Note: Check the notice board for team nominations for Tuesday, Thursday afternoon bowls, Friday night bowls and Sunday morning Bowls.

GORDONVALE BOWLS

RESULTS: Thursday winners, Rob & Mucka R/up Alan P & Graeme.

Saturday winners, Alan P Frank & Graeme, R/up Denise & Mucka.

Wednesdays Ladies Bowls at 1pm, we welcome members of the public to come and give bowls a try. Ring us on 4056 1050 by 12:30pm on the day. Requirements flat soled shoes & a hat.

Thursdays are Men’s Days at 1pm Club Selected 3 Bowl Pairs. Names by 12:30pm Ladies are welcome to play. Fridays from 5pm Bare Foot Bowls followed by BBQ steak burgers & sausage sizzle. Come in a group or by yourself. Bowls available for your use. We need bookings for Fridays to assist with catering Saturdays Mixed Mufti Bowls at 1pm

MOSSMAN BOWLS CLUB

Saturday September 4 37 Bowlers for Jackpot Bowls. John Fleming/SAS/Col Maxted d Billy Smith/Peter Gorsuch/Dick Pitt 25-22; Charlie Toohey/Chris Payne/Gordon Azzopardi d Richard Patterson/Gary Watts/Gordon Henderson 22-13; Col Johnson/Terry Richards/Peter Worley d Col Widdows/Ted Holmes/Andrew Brandoline 23-14; Bruce Lester/ Robbie Proctor/Nev Fletcher d Doug Pitt/Steve Cue/Alistair Douglas 26-16; Geoff Sims/Nev Tesch/Tony Brlyack d Mick Frese/Richard Anderson/Joe Girgenti 27-11; and the winners for the day, John Cochrane/Doug Sheridan/Paul Sheridan/Troy Churchill d Bernie Wolland/Peter Fairchild/Nathan Savage 33-12.

Jackpot Bowls this Saturday, names in by 12 noon with card call at 12.45pm. Best of luck to the 12 players (3 teams) travelling to Cooktown this Saturday for the Orchid Festival.

WEST CAIRNS LADIES

Wednesday September 1, Social another great afternoon was had by all Liz/Betty drew with Joyce/Pauline—Belle/Rita d Fran/Annie If any lady bowlers or learners want a game of social bowls under cover after you drop the kids off at school on Wednesday’s give Liz a call on 0400626765 names in by 10.30am game starts 11.30am finish around 3.00pm Visitors are most welcome to come along. The club also has bowls to lend at no extra cost Ladies please check white board for any up and coming games To our Ladies Patron Stella we all hope that everything is going ok look forward to see you back bowling. Good bowling to all.

BROTHERS EDMONTON

Ladies Section: Results: Thursday August 26, Consistency Singles Denise Quinn d Lois Ceely, Kay Paki d Edna Atkinson.

Congratulations to Christine Populin and Terry McAlary in winning the District Pairs in Townsville last Saturday they now contend the State finals.

Coming Events: Thursday September 2: Graded Triples be there at 8.30am for play at 9.00am, 3 games of 14 ends, BYO lunch.

Men’s Section: Results: Wednesday August 25: Winners- Bernie O’Shea, Allen Muller, Don Lawton. R/up: Barry O’Neill, Joe Jackson, Wal Edwards. Saturday 28th Aug: Winners- Sue Ferrando, Jeoff Mason, Kathy O’Halloran.

R/up: Bill Power, Lorraine Trahair, Sandy McQuade. Jackpot won by Neil Giddins, Kay Paki, George Atkinson.

Coming events Saturday September 4: Mixed Mufti 3 bowl Triples club select skips pick a card. Cash prizes plus jackpot. Nomination sheet in Fullers Sports Club Foyer or phone 4055 5344 and leave a message. Entries close at 11.30am for play at 12.30pm.

EDGE HILL MEMORIAL BOWLS CLUB

Ladies Social Bowls and Championship Results: Mixed Social bowls for Thursday September 2. Winners were Frances O’Shea and Ken O’Bree.

Men’s Mixed Social Bowls: Tuesday August 31, Social bowls winners were Mary and Les Jackson. R/U: Peter Shears and John Kerr. L/C: Karina Homer and Valerie Still. Tuesday Night bowls were cancelled due to threat of rain. Wednesday night September 1, winners were Ray, Terry and Wayne. R/U: Steve and Gov. Saturday August 4, Social Bowls winners were Jill Alexander-Sasche and Ian Stafford.

R/U: Barry Butt and Ian (tiger) Lillee. L/C: Wayne Hunter and John Parker. Lowest Loser prize donated by John Hayes was won by Meredith Kennon and Valerie Still.

Edge Hill Classic to be played September 18-19 will be sponsored by WESTCO Motors and will see 64 top bowlers from as far away as Proserpine to Weipa. Come and watch from the balcony and have a bite to eat or a coldie while you watch the best in the district.

Club Events: Check the Notice board for all games to be played and put your nomination down for 2021-2022 A and B Singles.

Edge Hill AGM will be held on Sunday September 26. Nominations are open for all committee and selection positions. Nominations will close September 19 so consider standing to support your club. Social bowls will continue Tuesday (Day and Night) and Wednesday night triples and Saturday social. To play social bowls at Edge Hill this week put your name on the lists available behind the bar for a game.

INNISFAIL LADIES BOWLS

Ladies were pleased to celebrate Eileen Bowden’s birthday with her on Wednesday.

Two games of social bowls were played.

Maisie Smith, Bev Anderson and Marcia Ryall 19 defeated Eileen Hamann, Helen Paterson and Jan Dunn 8.

The second game was a close match; teams were tied on 18 after 17 ends.

On the final end, Louise Hoskins, Pam Anderson and Catherina Cook 20 defeated Sue Morrison, Diana O’Brien and Diane Wheeler 18.

A team of 4 are going to Edmonton on Sunday to compete in the Cane Train 4’s; we wish them luck.

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‘The CUP’ visits Amateurs PETER MCCULLAGH

SINCE 1959 the Cairns Amateur Racing Carnival has been the highpoint on the social calendar in the North. It’s much more than horse racing. Cairns Amateurs captures the essence of the region, the glamour, glitz, fashions, fillies and more.

This year has lifted to a new level. Cairns Amateurs President, David Goodman cannot wait for the Carnival to commence this weekend.

“It’s going to be big; we anticipate over 13,000 people will attend both Ladies Day on Friday as well as the Cup on Saturday.

“The support from locals this year is amazing. With borders closed and no international visitors our numbers could have been impacted badly, but locals are booking and going to turn out in their finery.”

The total prize pool for the Carnival will be a record $512,000, with $150,000 prize pool for the Cairns Amateurs Cup. In a program packed with highpoints, the most coveted sporting trophy in Australia will be on display this weekend at the Carnival.

The Lexus Melbourne Cup trophy will be available for racing fans to view and have a picture taken with the

$250,000 trophy.

The Melbourne Cup is accompanied by retired dual cup winning jockey John Letts. Normally the closest most Australian get to seeing the Cup is on their television screens as the watch the presentation after the big race in November.

“But we’re here for the Amateurs and it will be at all events, so please come and get a photo with it.”

Each year the Melbourne Cup tours the nation in the build up to the race that stops the nation. This year whilst in the north, the Cup will visit the reef as well as attending Amateurs.

THE 19TH HOLE HALF MOON BAY

ATHERTON GOLF

Tuesday August 31 Ladies: G Chillemi 37, M Wright 35, R Yelland 35.

Men: D Jackson 42, J Gregan 42 Wednesday September 1 Ladies: M Wright 36.

Div1: W Berry 41, M Brading 40, P Yelland 40.

Div2: J Henderson 44, G Molloy 43, B Nisbett 40 Friday September 3 Ladies: H Forster 25, F Hayles 21, C Demosthemis 20.

Men’s Div 1: G Sunners 19, S Sania 19, R McConnell 18.

Div 2. E Lovejoy 19, A Armstrong 19, D Underwood 18 Saturday September 4 Ladies: Div. 1: R Yelland 76, B Merrick 76.

Div. 2: L Hughes 70, G Wright 73.

Div. 3: J Mather 72, M O’Neill 75.

Men’s: Div. 1: T Powell 71, G Sunners 72, Agates 73.

Div. 2: D Clune 61, V Bhaskaran 66, K Berrigan 69.

Div. 3: I MacLeod-Cary 69, R Carr 70, S Sagiba 70 Sunday September 5 Ladies: Div. 1: M Wright 73, R Yelland 76.

Div. 2: T O’Brien 77, L Ladru 78.

Div. 3: C Demosthemis 72, J Mather 75.

Men’s: Div. 1: O Duncan 69, G Sunners 71, M Rogge 72.

Div. 2: C Wilson 70, S Day 74, P Yelland 74.

Div. 3: R Miller 69, E Bleasel 70, A Shippard 71

Wednesday September 1,- Wednesday Sporters started spring with a 13 Hole Stableford.

Winner on 29 pts was Paul Nasser, r/up Peter Doherty 27 pts, 3rd Swifty 25 pts on countback from Delon & Hook NTPs 3 Brownie, 11 Delon, least putts jackpots 2 on 15 Thursday September 2, s/ford was sponsored by Country Touches. The winner was Alicia English with 37 pts with Amber Barker r/up on a c/back with 35 pts to Patsy McMahon and Dawn Faulkner. Pin shots went to 3 Dawn Faulkner, 9 Amber Barker and 9 and 18 Shelley Broadley.

Friday Trinity Petroleum 6 Hole Chook run Winner Jenko 15 pts on countback from Josh.

3rd Hollywood 14 pts on countback.

Saturday September 4, Monthly Medal was won by Sam Duck with 70 nett with Shelley Broadley r/up with 72 nett. Pin shots went to 3 Lisa Lowres, 9 Patsy McMahon, 11 Dee Jierasak and 18 Shelley Broadley.

Least putts went to Liz Brown with 28 putts. Next Saturday is the Cop and Robbers, so good luck to all players taking part in that.

Saturday September 4, MONTHLY MEDAL MEDAL WINNER,well done to junior Cohen Barker with a great 65 nett.

A-Grade winner Mick Buckley 70 nett on countback from Dave Morrison B-Grade winner Ernie Bingham 69 nett from Mick Grumley 71 nett C-Grade Marc Keesler 67 nett from Craig Withers 69 nett NTPs 3 P.Posselt,9 Sticky,11 C.Barker,18 R.Murray-Prior.

A good field of 62 men.

Sunday September 5, s/ford medley, was won by Kevin Morris with a great 41 pts on a c/back to Delon Curcio.

We had 14 ladies turn up for the coaching clinic, run

by Luke Newman. All who attended seems to enjoy themselves and gain some valuable lessons in golf..

Cairns Cup triumph for retiree PETER MCCULLAGH

EDGE Hill retirement home resident Les is a part owner of Cairns Cup winner Tutelage. The five-year-old brown gelding stormed home to win the Cup kicking clear of the favorite to win by over a length.

For part-owner Les it was a dream come true. Les is a resident of an Edge Hill retire home, but nothing was going to stop him from attending the track to see his horse race.

Not lacking in confidence, Les ensured all his fellow

residents were aware of the potential of Tutelage, with a few residents wagering and snaring a good return for their prudent investment.

Proudly displaying the cup in the home’s café, the morning after the big win, allowing following residents a chance to share in his excitement, along with a solemn promise that no beer had been drunk from the cup, as yet.

Whilst racing may be called the sport of Kings, for Les it’s a sport that keeps you active and alive.

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