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Tell ‘em They’re Dreaming “A man’s home is his castle,” a wise man once said, and Peter and Shonnay Ives are not prepared to give up their castle for anything.

The couple are among the longest-term residents of Trinity Beach, having built their home at 148 Trinity Beach Road 42 years ago when it was surrounded by paddocks.

They recently found out that the Cairns Regional Council is proposing to demolish their home in the next financial year to make way for a road link between Miami Road in Kewarra Beach and Trinity Beach Road.

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Celebrating Hanukkah in Cairns

Rabbi Ari Rubin (right) and wife Mushkie Rubin with their children Shlomo, Dellie and Adina are excited to celebrate Hanukkah with festive traditions such as eating oily foods like donuts, giving out gelt (chocolate coins), and playing with a dreidel (a spinning toy).

PHOTO: Tanya Murphy TANYA MURPHY TO celebrate the 2020 Hanukkah season, the Chabad Centre for Jewish Life North Queensland will light a giant boomerang menorah at the Cairns Esplanade this Sunday December 13 at 5:30pm, and the whole community is invited to attend.

Cairns Esplanade area, representing the confluence of both Australian and Jewish cultural history in Cairns.

Hanukkah, the Festival of Lights, is the major festival in the Jewish calendar, and this year, it goes from the evening of Thursday, December 10 until the evening of Friday, December 18.

Hanukkah recalls a victory in the year 160BC when the Jewish people drove out the invading Syrian Greeks and recaptured the Temple of Jerusalem, allowing them to re-light the menorah and resume practicing their religion after a period of religious suppression.

A menorah is a candelabra associated with Jewish culture for more than 2000 years, which was traditionally kept burning in the Temple of Jerusalem.

This year the Cairns candle-lighting ceremony will feature a giant menorah constructed entirely of boomerangs. It was created with the blessings of the current elders of the Ydinji tribe, the traditional owners of the

Menorahs, candles, and Hanukkah-at-home kits will also be distributed to attendees at the COVID-safe outdoor event.

Cairns Rabbi Ari Rubin said the whole community, from all backgrounds and beliefs, were encouraged to join the event, which celebrates universal values like religious freedom and hope during times of darkness.

“The menorah serves as a symbol of light and hope for us today amidst the darkness

of the pandemic, as it did for generations before us,” he said.

“This year, the holiday has added significance as so many around the world will be isolated at home on Hanukkah amid these difficult times.

“The menorah is a reminder that light can be brought to the darkest of times, and uniquely, at the core of the holiday’s observance is sharing the light with others who may not be experiencing it.”

Cairns’ 500-strong Jewish community will join more than eight million Jews in more than 100 countries to celebrate Hannukah this year.

Cairns’ boomerang menorah will be one of 15,000 large public menorahs around the world, including in front of landmarks such as the White House, the Eiffel Tower, and the Kremlin.

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A place to belong for mental illness survivors TANYA MURPHY YOGA, fitness classes, art classes, cooking classes, computer classes, gardening, bingo, music lessons, social support, rehabilitation and plenty of laughter and companionship are on offer for people with a mental illness, at the Junction Clubhouse Cairns.

The Junction was started in 2014 in Cairns, and is one of hundreds of clubhouses around the world which aim to rehabilitate and assist people with a mental illness in a safe, non-clinical environment.

“The Junction provides a safe place where members can belong, form friendships with like-minded people, and support each other,” said clubhouse director Leonie Shawcross.

“The clubhouse is unique in that it accepts members on a walk-in basis, with the only prerequisites being that you have a lived experience

of mental illness and believe that recovery is possible.”

The clubhouse has more than 200 members who attend voluntarily whenever they need to. Many attend every day to get support and find meaningful ways to fill their day, and enjoy a cooked lunch from the clubhouse kitchen.

“The Junction is open from 8.30am-3pm to give the sense of a workday - members nominate themselves for tasks to support the function of the organisation, such as helping with cooking, cleaning and answering phones for example,” said Ms Shawcross.

“The Junction also has three recovery coaches who help members with their individual goals, whether that means finding housing, managing finances, applying for the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) or getting a job.”

The Junction also specialises in NDIS support for peo-

ple with mental illness.

Weekend social activities and outings are also organised by the clubhouse.

Ms Shawcross said this year’s COVID-19 lockdown was a huge challenge for people with mental illnesses as it made it difficult for them to access services.

“During lockdown the Junction developed an outreach service where we took food and assistance to members in their homes, which proved so successful that it has continued after lockdown,” she said.

“It highlighted a need for outreach to help members who don’t have the confidence to come to the clubhouse.”

The Junction is funded

by Queensland Health and the Primary Health Network and the building for the clubhouse was donated by the Mangano family.

Junction Clubhouse members Sarah-Jane Deron, Matthew Scicluna and Cynthia Yeatman show off paintings they produced at the clubhouse.

Freshwater’s Friday Night Festival Launch

Cairns Regional Council Division 6 Councillor Kristy Vallely said the event was a coup for the suburb and surrounding areas which have had limited event offerings to date.

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FRESHWATER comes to life this Friday with the launch of a new and exciting night-time festival.

The Freshwater Festival is a free family event which kicks off at 5.30pm in the Tennis Club Precinct, featuring a smorgasbord of local entertainment, food, attractions, arts and craft stalls and children’s activities.

“We wanted to be able to give the opportunity to the community to have an event like that,” Councillor Vallely said.

“When people like that come up with ideas that are really innovative that are not just in the city, it’s nice to have events that are in the burbs.

Cairns foodies can delight in the tantalising eats of on offer from some the region’s yummiest mobile vendors.

The drool worthy offerings include East Coast Paella, Mojo Street Food, Richard’s Salt and Pepper and Tony’s Pizza with $5 tasting plates expected to be fan favourite.

There will also be a licensed bar and live music from the Bad Boys of Uke, raffles, a tennis competition

and a visit from Santa Claus.

ABC Radio’s Bluey Forsyth will MC the unique event which is the first of its kind for the suburb and the brainchild of Freshwater Tennis Club’s Vice President Kane Brown.

Mr Brown said locals can

expect a fantastic event with something for everyone to enjoy.

“This is our launch event which will be a Christmas celebration, a chance for the community to reconnect after what has been a bizarre year!”

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Tell ’em they’re dreaming TANYA MURPHY

“A MAN’S home is his castle,” a wise man once said, and Peter and Shonnay Ives are not prepared to give up their castle for anything.

The couple are among the longest-term residents of Trinity Beach, having built their home at 148 Trinity Beach Road 42 years ago when it was surrounded by paddocks.

They recently found out that the Cairns Regional Council is proposing to demolish their home in the next financial year to make way for a road link between Miami Road in Kewarra Beach and Trinity Beach Road.

Mrs Ives said they would not give up on their home.

“We’re not going anywhere,” she said.

“This road wasn’t on the planning scheme when we bought the block of land.

“We raised our two kids in this house, we’ve put so much work into it over the years, there’s nowhere else we want to live.

“It’s our home, you can’t put a price on it.”

A council spokesperson confirmed to Cairns Local News that the proposed road would necessitate acquisition of the Ives’ house, and said the link road would provide “safer passage for motorists, cyclists and pedestrians as they will no longer have to travel via the highway.”

The spokesperson said council had received Roads to Recovery Funding from the Federal Government to bring forward the road construction to the 2021-22 financial year.

“The link road has been proposed for over 20 years and the property owners at 148 Trinity Beach Rd have been aware of the potential acquisition of the property,” said the council spokesperson.

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only been on the planning scheme since 2005, and the Ives were told verbally by a council staff member that it “would never happen in their lifetime” or potentially would never happen at all.

still on the cards but last year the council was considering other options such as putting the road link through Strombus Street, and from August to October this year they had a proposal out for communi“In 2009, we received a ty consultation about putting letter from the Department the road through Cayley and of Main Roads stating that, Baler Streets. after their studies, there was “So to suddenly find out ‘no longer a potential land re- now that they’re going back quirement on this property,’ to the option of demolishing so we felt assured that we our house and it could haphad nothing to worry about,” pen as early as next year, is said Mrs Ives. devastating.

“We heard that a road link Hundreds of residents between the two suburbs was have signed petitions and

made submissions against the idea of any type of road link between the two suburbs, due to the impact of increased traffic on residential roads, which one submission from P&E Law said could be up to 6000 extra vehicles per day.

“The Strombus Street and Cayley Street options were stopped by community opposition, and those options didn’t even involve demolishing any houses, so they’re dreaming if they think they can carry out this latest proposal without a fight,” said Trinity Beach resident Chris

Bosnjak.

“We don’t need a road link bringing extra traffic through residential areas, past a school, through a recreational reserve and threatening the agile wallabies that live there, when there’s a perfectly good highway just two minutes away.”

The house next to the Ives, at 146 Trinity Beach Road, will also be demolished for the proposed road, but this house is owned by the Department of Main Roads.

The council website lists benefits of the road link in-

cluding reduced travel times between the suburbs, improved running times for Sunbus, reduced congestion on the highway, and improved access to the Trinity Beach Sporting Precinct and Trinity Anglican School as well as to the suburb of Kewarra Beach in general, which currently can only be reached via one road, Poolwood Road.

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reveals big plans for Cairns CHINESE born developer Mr Benny Wu, also has big plans for Far North Queensland. In the past few years Mr Wu has bought Double Island, the old Mad Cow/Casbah/Jungle Bar building, Acacia Court on the Esplanade and Whitfield House near the botanical gardens.

He has also bought the De Brueys Boutique Winery in Mareeba where Mr Wu is in the middle of building a new resort

that was designed by CA Architects in Cairns. The resort is his current priority and when finished will consist of 27 blocks of four cabins/rooms, totalling 108 rooms, as well as a dining room/ restaurant and water park.

After the Mareeba resort Mr Wu plans on renovating the old Mad Cow/Jungle Bar as well the units behind it on Lake Street.

Plans include turning the main

building into a backpacker’s with pod style bedding and an Asian quarter with restaurants from all over Asia behind it.

very top end of the market” and fly in “very rich” holidaymakers and businessmen from Hong Kong, Shanghai and Beijing.

Over the past few years Mr Wu had slowly been building up his portfolio with big plans for all of his investments and then COVID hit, which has slowed down his plans.

“We wanted to create an exclusive private club and encourage corporations to hold meetings on the island, now thanks to COVID that has all changed,” he said.

Mr Wu bought Double Island for a reported 8 million dollars back in 2012 and at the time he said he intended to target “the

Speaking exclusively to Cairns Local News Mr Wu said that he still has big plans for Double Island.

“We now have plans on opening the island up to glamping and also building a function centre on the top of the highest peak on the island.”

Mr Wu claims he had a deal with the government that for every dollar he spent on redeveloping the island the government would match 50 per cent for everything he spent, capped at $5 million per island something he said the government has now reneged on.

“We applied to the Great Barrier Reef Island Resort Rejuvenation Program, when we asked the QLD tourism officer, the reason the funds for the rejuvenation program were not allocated in the budget, we received no reply,” he said.

“A lot of money was spent on planning about 2 years ago and

then the government changed their mind.

“When we took over the island everything was broken or run-down including the sewerage, electrical and water.

“Nothing was compliant on the island, we can’t get insurance on buildings that are not compliant, there was a lot of leftover problems from previous owners.

“Over the past few years we have just been patching things up.”

As for Acacia Court on The Esplanade and the house beside it, Mr Wu plans on renovating the site and turning the top levels of the hotel into a retirement village.

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Christmas Inspired Market Spectacular

Making artisan dreams come true

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THE Port Douglas Markets will turn on the Christmas magic with a special festive-inspired market day this Sunday from 8am – 1.30pm.

Christmas carols, a roaming tropical Santa and decorated market stalls will feature at the Port Douglas Markets Spectacular.

A LITTLE boutique in the heart of Port Douglas is doing big things to support their talented local artists.

Local singer Alteouise De Vaughn will be singing Christmas Carols next to St Mary’s Church from 12pm to 1pm with a bevy of the region’s most talented buskers playing throughout the day.

Douglas Shire Mayor Michael Kerr will judge a stallholder competition where regulars will be vying for the most creative and decorative stalls.

He said the Sunday market was famous for serving up an eclectic variety of handcrafted goods and fresh produce, and would be a prime opportunity to knock over some Christmas shopping.

“December in Douglas is a really special time for our community with a variety of fantastic events on offer,” he said.

“The Port Douglas Market

MAKER, a unique homewares shop in Grant St Port Douglas, showcases products created by Australian and local artists.

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were looking forward to creating a joy-filled event for market goers after a difficult year.

“We always see a vibrant atmosphere at our weekly markets so it will be great to see the Christmas flavour step it up a level.”

“This year is all about joy and it just happens to be Christmas,” she said. “The borders are opening so as you can imagine we are really overjoyed and we just want to share that with people.”

Long-time stall holder Sabine Schroder of SpaJar Skincare said stallholders

“I think we’ll be seeing a lot of joy in faces, in actions, in costumes, in decorations and

I look forward to that.

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smiles and this feeling of relief a little bit – hey we got through this and let’s enjoy it and let’s be right here right now.”

Opened in July 2020 during the peak of COVID-19 lockdowns, Maker is the brainchild of young local entrepreneur Raine Ward.

“I wanted to create a platform to celebrate and showcase local artists” said Ms Ward.

“Often our local artists rely on the local markets, and their own social media channels alone to showcase and sell their pieces. With COVID restricting travel and events, I wanted to create a space that could connect buyers

with artists, not just through our boutique in Port Douglas, but also through the online shop and our social media channels.

Local artists showcased in Maker include Port Douglas local Annetta Mills of Kokee & Ko. Annetta began making her now famous kokedamas as gifts for friends and family.

Another local artist, Lana Van Hulst from Lana Nas Studio, has been hand-sewing headscarves from her workshop in Port Douglas since 2014. Lana is proud to use only certified sustainably sourced fabrics, and her inspiration for making her headscarves is to make women feel good about themselves.

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Aunty Fiona’s Yarrabah dream comes true PETER MCCULLAGH AFTER a distinguished career in Rugby League, Johnathon Thurston felt a calling to work with indigenous youth, providing education, cultural and employment opportunities.

The Johnathon Thurston Academy is the fruit of his passion. Established three years ago and harnessing support from the corporate community, the Academy has set about changing lives, building confidence and empowering those working within the programs.

Academy, in honour of Aunty Fiona.

Aunty Fiona has spent almost 20 years supporting the community’s young people through her work at the local school, church, as a Community Police Liaison Officer and recently as the Johnathan Thurston Academy (JT Academy) JTBelieve Officer for the federally-funded JTBelieve program in the Yarrabah community.

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for your extraordinary contribution in donating this building.

“Thanks also to Yarrabah Aboriginal Shire Council and Yarrabah State School for your ongoing support of young women in your community.

“For the past few years, Aunty Fiona has been a valued team member of our Academy and has done such an incredible job in supporting young people to chase their dreams,” Johnathan said. “I’m so proud that we could do this for Aunty Fiona as she has given so much over the years; and this is our way to say thank you.

The latest ‘jewel’ would have to be the opening of a new community building in Yarrabah allowing young girls to pursue their dreams.

JT Academy Managing Director Johnathan Thurston said Aunty Fiona had been instrumental over the past few years in supporting young people in Yarrabah to engage in their learning, school engagement and encouraging them to chase their dreams and reach their full potential.

The purpose-built building in Yarrabah was opened this week in honour of much-loved Elder Aunty Fiona Patterson to provide a welcoming space for the community’s young female residents to continue their ongoing learning and reach their full potential.

“The idea for a dedicated space for Yarrabah’s young women was always Aunty Fiona’s dream,” Johnathan said. “She has always wanted to create a welcoming and safe place where they could continue their learning – a place to call their own.

“The building provides a great opportunity to continue Aunty Fiona’s amazing work in supporting the younger generation of the Yarrabah community, in delivering the JTBelieve program. Thanks to her, young women will continue to have a light shone on them for years to come.”

The JTBelieve building was made possible thanks to Lendlease and Ausco Modular who donated the building to the Johnathan Thurston

“We could not have done this without the wonderful support of our major employment partner Lendlease and Ausco Modular. Thank you

To learn more about the JTAcademy and the JTBelieve program head to their website: www.JTAcademy. com.au

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Johnathon Thurston and Aunty Fiona

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FIREWORK displays will be held at the Cairns Esplanade and Palm Cove to draw the curtain on a challenging 2020 and celebrate the coming year with a renewed sense of optimism.

New Year’s Eve celebrations in Cairns are being finalised, with Mayor Bob Manning revealing plans for early fireworks at the Esplanade and Palm Cove, as well as a traditional midnight display on the Esplanade.

“It has been a very challenging year for everyone,” Cr Manning said.

“You get the sense that people are relieved to see the back of 2020 and looking very much towards a 2021 that brings the promise of open borders, travel and renewed enthusiasm.

“New Year’s Eve events are important in that they give residents the chance to celebrate after such a tough year.

“They also give everyone the chance to support businesses in our city, especially those in the tourist industry, which have been so deeply impacted by the COVID-19 crisis.”

At the Esplanade, family friendly fireworks will be held at 8.30pm with a second display at midnight to welcome the New Year.

The Palm Cove fireworks display will be at 8.30pm.

Cr Manning said the fireworks displays had been pared back this year due to a lack of sponsorship and the high costs of staging the events to maintain COVID compliance.

“Staging this year’s events has significant extra costs associated with additional security and the

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implementation of systems to allow for contact tracing,” Cr Manning said.

“However, I am sure that it will still be a spectacular show that everyone in attendance will thoroughly enjoy.”

People attending New Year’s Eve events are asked to practice social distancing as much as possible and will be required to “check-in” using a QR code available at numerous points along the Esplanade and at Palm Cove.

Paige Wilson-Kerr dressed as Wonder Woman and Cairns Mayor Bob Manning with dogs Sidney and Brooklyn

Running into 2021 NEW Year’s Eve at the Esplanade offers an alcohol-free and family friendly environment with live music, roving performers and a fun run – culminating in two spectacular fireworks displays.

Hundreds of revellers are expected to welcome 2021 on the front foot by joining the New Year’s Eve Resolution Fun Run, starting at the northern end of the Esplanade at 5pm.

“You don’t need to be super-fit, just willing to have some fun and finish 2020 on a high note,” Mayor Bob Manning said.

“Participants are also encouraged to dress as a superhero in recognition of the superhero-like efforts of our frontline workers during this past year.

“We are also making this year’s run more inclusive, with people allowed to run with their dogs.”

Dogs need to be on a lead, be supervised by someone 16 years or over, must be socialised and comfortable around crowds and loud noises.

The event is suitable for

all ages and fitness levels, although children aged under 12 must be supervised by an adult.

Everyone who registers will receive a race bib, and the first 300 runners past the line will receive a free Jackley’s Bakehouse cupcake to celebrate their efforts.

There are two race classifications – the “In it to win it” class which will include runners attempting to complete the 4km course under 24 minutes, followed by the casual “I just want to finish/I’m running with my furry friend” category.

Prizes will be presented for the fastest male and female, along with prizes for best dressed humans and dog.

Registrations close 28 December and are free via Council’s website at www. cairns.qld.gov.au/whats-on/ annual-events/ny-resolution-fun-run. There will be no registrations on the day due to COVID restrictions.

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TXT the Editor 0438 195 408 WHERE’S ME BIKE

Hey Santa (Wayne) I’ve unwrapped all these things I like, but where’s me bike?

MATT B., Cairns COVID VACCINE

IS KAREN A TOTAL COVIDIOT?

What a year it has been for the English language. The Macquarie Dictionary reports this week two notable additions based upon common usage throughout a period of the year.

We will long remember 2020, perhaps for some of the colourful words that have sprinkled our vocabulary.

COVIDIOT: A person who refuses to follow health advice aimed at halting the spread of COVID-19, as by social distancing, taking part is large gatherings, in addition to buying large amounts of perceived essentials especially toilet paper.

Each year we have an annual flu-shot. Why? Because the flu changes and mutates as it develops. I feel the COVID vacination will be an annual one, due to the ever-changing nature of the virus.

But I now hear the howls of the anti-vaccination fools in our town. Look-out it’s a WHO conspiracy. Grow up guys. Vaccinations save lives. Me being vaccinated might save your mother or father from dying. Are you doing the same for my mum and dad?

Want to be heard?

Send a text to the Editor 0438 195 408

JOANNE, North Cairns FRASER ISLAND BURNING

CLEAN UP THE TOWN What a shame we do not have enforced local laws to fine heavily the disrespectful in our town, the council is doing a excellent job replacing footpaths and beautifying the town and we have these idiots who are hell bent on spitting peeing littering and staining the brand new work, chase them out into the outback where nature will do its best to clean up their messes.

TOM, Aeroglen CAROLS

Both KAREN and COVIDIOT are selected as Macquarie Dictionary’s People’s Choice for Word of the Year.

Chris, Machans Beach

In reading this week, I have been confronted by a few other rather notable additions of my own. These words capture succinctly many of my thoughts this year.

CJAG story December 4, Cairns Local News. Sounds like a soft option to me. No punishment, good food, activities and education. Are we addressing the real issues here? The parents don’t give a stuff and the kids don’t have respect.

SHARENT: noun/verb – a parent who frequently uses social media to share photos or other details about their child. With the pandemic lockdown, boredom has increased with some and the frequency and duration of social media has increased, resulting in increased instances of blatant sharenting.

BEARDO: noun – nickname for a person with a beard.

Requires very little explanation, but is more prevalent during November for some reason.

A great one for Cairns, SKY PUPPY: noun – a colloquial word for a bat, especially a flying fox. Sky Puppy seeks to add a warmth and cute persona to our bats and we could see this in common useage before long.

Perhaps my favorite must be INFODEMIC: noun – a situation in which there is such an abundance of information available on a particular subject, that it is almost impossible to determine which is reliable and which is not.

My vote for the most hateful and divisive word for 2020 would have to be BOOMER-REMOVER to describe COVID-19. Does not bear explanation.

I would prefer to remember 2020 for the colourful and fun additions to the language, as we morph our vocabulary almost a quickly and the virus that has dominated headlines this year.

Peter McCullagh Editor.

JB, Kuranda SOCIAL DISTANCING

KAREN: a derogatory term used to predominately refer to a middle-class white women, often Generation X (aged 44 - 55), who is regarded as having an entitled condescending and racist attitudes.

TECHLASH: noun – a strong negative reaction against the largest technology companies, or their employees or products. There appears to be a techlash against many Australian companies who persist in using off-shore call centres.

Once more we have crazy weather taking a toll on us. Earlier this year bushfires razed entire towns. Now we have beautiful Fraser Island burning.

Why can’t we put 2 and 2 together and understand. Climate change is real and climate change will exact it’s revenge, unless we do something about it fast.

It’s OK to have 50,000 watching football but when it comes the family favorite, Carols we have to do it online. Why? was this a QLD government idea or another brain-fart by our lack of vision local Council.

Please keep your distance when in public. Practice good hand hygine, and please cover up when you cough or sneeze.

These are the lessons from COVID and we should continue to practice them. They make sense.

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CHINESE CONTROL

The stupidity of our country’s leaders over the past few decades is mind boggling. Slowly and stealthily the Chinese Nation has purchased our food bowls, cherry orchards, taken control of our busiest northern port, and control of large areas of our Barrier Reef islands. They’re into everything.

They even tried to take over our communications with Wahwei.

We cannot even buy a house in China, so how can this foreign communist power infiltrate our country? For blatant corporate greed and no long term vision of our leaders -that’s how.

Now China is refusing our exports, mocking us on the world stage. Holding us to ransom because they know our economy will collapse if they tighten the noose. How can our PM and economic leaders not see what is in their faces?

All through the Pacific the Chinese Government is taking control by stealth, under the guise of aid and investment.

Particularly infra-structure, communications and food. The best way to control another country.

The New World Order (Dictatorship) is well underway.

T.Allen Cooktown.

CLIMATE EMERGENCY

The New Zealand parliament has just declared Climate Emergency, meanwhile in Canberra the Australian parliament voted against a move by the Greens to get Australia to declare a Climate Emergency.

In a week where the Great Barrier Reef has been declared in critical condition and climate change named as the biggest threat to our natural wonders.

We are watching Fraser Island burn in an uncontrollable bushfire. After last year’s summer of bushfires and record drought what will it take for the Australian parliament to declare Climate Emergency and listen to the scientists?

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All over the Dad Jokes like a donkey on a waffle WAYNES WORLD G’DAY Tropicairnians,

and absolutely zero remorse, and if anything I get worse as the day goes on.

Now here is a subject Most Aussie dads have that affects every single one their signature unoriginal of us, pathetically bad Dad joke that they trot out to anjokes. yone who will listen, much to Who the hell ever allowed the embarrassment of their these to be used in modern children.

The dad joke is notoriously unfunny — steeped in What I do mean is that when it comes to these low- painful puns and captain-obest forms of attempted hu- vious observations.

Here are a few more to mour I am probably the worst offender (the Grand Poo-bah make you cringe: of DJs) whilst standing at the 1. When you’re driving past front of the big green box. a cemetery and dad pipes up with: I bet everyone is dying Some prime examples: You: walking out with bags of to get in there. society?

2. Dad: What do you want for Me: I see your going home to dinner? Kid: I feel like a pizza. Dad: Well, you don’t look get stoned. like one!

You: carrying sheets of tim3. Have you heard about the ber, new restaurant on the moon?

Me: I see your board.

Nice food, no atmosphere.

You: with fire extinguisher, 4. What’s the quickest way garden rocks,

Me: you must be hot stuff.

to double your money? Fold And this goes on and on it in half. with no shame on my side- 5. Why was the cook arrest-

ed? He was caught beating an egg.

6. You know people say they pick their nose? I was just born with mine.

7. Your wife asks you to put the kettle on, your answer, I tried, but it doesn’t fit 8. The waiter asked how you found your meal, your reply, I looked down and there it was.

Knock knock, who’s there?

Centipede, Centipede who?

Santa peed on the Christmas tree..

Handy hint for when you see me smiling looking very mischievous, start running with your fingers in ears as I am probably getting ready to offload some bad dad jokes.

Keep smiling or otherwise you might get Trumped. Ha Ha another bad dad joke.

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t s r o w The best Christmas Cracker jokes ever What does Santa suffer from if he gets stuck in a chimney?

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What kind of motorbike does Santa ride?

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What happens to elves when they are naughty?

Santa gives them the sack!

How does Good King Wenceslas like his pizzas?

One that’s deep pan, crisp and even!

Who hides in the bakery at Christmas?

A mince spy!

What did Adam say on the day before Christmas?

It’s Christmas, Eve! How does Christmas Day end?

With the letter Y! How many letters are in the angelic alphabet?

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What carol is heard in the desert?

O camel ye faithful!

What type of key do you need for a Nativity play?

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What happened to the turkey at Christmas?

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Why did the turkey join the band?

Because it had the drumsticks!

What do you get when you cross a snowman with a vampire?

Frostbite!

What do snowmen wear on their heads?

Ice caps!

How do snowmen get around?

They ride an icicle!

What do snowmen eat for lunch?

Iceburgers!

When is a boat just like snow?

When it’s adrift!

What do you call Father Christmas on the beach?

Sandy Claus!

What do you call a cat in the desert?

Sandy Claws!

Who delivers presents to cats?

Santa Paws!

Why did the turkey cross the road?

Because it was the chicken’s day off!

What do you get if you cross Santa with a detective?

Santa Clues!

What goes Ho Ho Whoosh, Ho Ho Whoosh?

Santa going through a revolving door!

What is Santa’s favourite place to deliver presents?

Idaho-ho-ho!

What did the sea Say to Santa?

Nothing! It just waved!

What does Santa do with fat elves?

He sends them to an Elf Farm!

What do you get if you cross Santa with a duck?

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Who delivers presents to baby sharks at Christmas?

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What do you call a dog who works for Santa?

Santa Paws!

What’s a child’s favourite king at Christmas?

RALPH on a SHELF

A stocking!

Who is Santa’s favourite singer?

Elf-is Presley Why couldn’t the skeleton go to the Christmas Party?

Because he had no body to go with!

What do elves learn at school?

The Elfabet!

Why can’t Christmas trees knit?

Because they always drop their needles!

What’s green, covered in tinsel and goes ribbet ribbet?

Mistle-toad!

What’s yellow and dangerous?

Shark-infested custard!

Why is it so difficult to train dogs to dance?

They have two left feet!

What wobbles and flies?

A Jelly-copter!

What goes ha ha ha clonk?

A man laughing his head off!

Why did the man get the sack from the orange juice factory?

Because he couldn’t concentrate!

How does Darth Vader enjoy his Christmas Turkey?

On the dark side!

Who’s Rudolph’s favourite pop star?

Beyon-sleigh!

What do you get if you cross a bell with a skunk?

Jingle Smells!

What do you call a three legged donkey?

A wonkey!

What athlete is warmest in winter?

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Get a Selfie with Skating Santa!

Santa with Ruby Abel (10), Angelica Picco (10) and Caitlin Chenoweth (9). Photo by Tanya Murphy

TANYA MURPHY SANTA Claus will be busy taking selfies with families, handing out free gifts, helping sprinkle his Christmas cheer (and creativity) at our workshops, and hitting the ice when he returns to DFO Cairns this Christmas.

Father Christmas will feature daily at Frozen Wonder-

land’s ice-skating rink (but he won’t tell us which session) when he appears at the shopping centre from this Saturday, December 12, until Christmas Eve, Thursday, December 24.

He will also be taking ‘socially distanced selfies’ with families and handing out free goodies from 10:30am – 1:30pm each day.

He’s a jack of all trades,

as he joins in the gingerbread decorating workshops and helps families solve the ‘Scan Santa to Win! Competition’. In this scavenger hunt-like game, customers have to solve the Christmas poem, by scanning the QR codes on the mini Santas around the Centre, to win.

Each mini-Santa will contain a ‘word’ to include in the Christmas poem and ‘clue’ as where to find the next Santa.

Once complete, customers are to take their completed poem back to the Information Hub to claim their prize… and guess what, multiple prizes contain a golden ticket with cold hard cash (in the form of a gift card) to spend at DFO Cairns.

Located next to TK Maxx and opposite Urban Habit, Frozen Wonderland will be open over the Christmas holidays

until January 26 for their usual 9:30am, 11:30am, 1:30pm and 3:30pm sessions.

Ice skating costs $20 for 15 years and older, $16 for 14 years and under, $22 for a parent and child younger than five years, while a family pass for two adults and two children aged under 14 is $65. Tobogganing costs $5 for four rides.

No bookings required. BYO long socks.

Over the Christmas break at DFO there will also be plenty of other attractions such as Charity Gift Wrapping, the tropical brass band decking the halls with our favourite Christmas carols and much more.

For more information on all things DFO Cairns, visit www. facebook.com/DFOCairns

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PETER MCCULLAGH RECENT weather conditions have seen extended periods of hot and dry weather in large areas of Queensland and in particular the Far North.

With the current weather conditions we are experiencing, it’s difficult to comprehend that the official summer storm and cyclone season officially starts on November 1.

The Bureau of Meteorology has outlined the forecast for the coming months indicating we may see below average rainfall and a less than average number of tropical cyclones along with hotter days and nights.

While residents in coastal North Queensland have proven time and time again that they are resilient people, with a forecast outlook as such it is easy for people to become complacent about the true risks we face each storm and

cyclone season.

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In March 2018 the Far North region bore the brunt of a significant weather system.

It was not a cyclone or tropical low. It was a combination of factors which saw large amounts of moisture pushed onto the coast which resulted in significant rainfall over a period of days and weeks.

March rainfall totals in many regions were over 1500mm and more than twice the average monthly rainfall.

The culmination of this weather event saw major flooding in numerous communities from Cooktown to Rockhampton, resulting in isolation for days at a time and requiring the mobilisation

of emergency crew and the declaration of a natural disaster in many area.

As a result of the heavy rainfall there were thousands of calls to Emergency Services and crews mobilised across the Far North.

Rising flood water combined with storm damage to houses resulted in evacuations and emergency repairs.

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5000 corals in three years TANYA MURPHY

LAST Monday, December 7, the Reef Restoration Foundation (RRF) celebrated three years since the first of their coral nurseries was installed by volunteers at Fitzroy Island.

It was the first time such an intervention had been permitted on the Great Barrier Reef (GBR), and since then, the not-forprofit start-up’s volunteers have transplanted more than 5000

semi-mature coral colonies at Fitzroy Island and Hastings Reef.

The first transplanted corals are now flourishing, providing habitats for fish and other marine animals.

RRF Chief Executive Officer Ryan Donnelly said reef restoration had been happening in other parts of the world for about 30 years, typically to repair dive tourism sites damaged by destructive fishing practices.

“Prior to 2017, the policy on the GBR was to allow the reef to recover naturally after disturbance,” he said.

“However, climate change has made coral bleaching and tropical cyclones more frequent, which means there is less time between events for reefs to recover. We are now permitted to employ methods that accelerate the natural process of recovery.

“Reef restoration projects like our coral trees are designed to build ecological resilience at the local site scale.

They are suited for dive site stewardship and are not designed to restore the entire Great Barrier Reef.

“Importantly, no reef restoration technique is designed to replace the need for urgent action on climate change.”

At the RRF nurseries, volunteers cut off small fragments of healthy coral from large ‘donor’ colonies, and attach them to artificial ‘tree’ frames which are anchored to the bottom and float toward the surface.

The RRF’s methods have been subjected to rigorous scientific testing over the past three years by James Cook University’s TropWater and Reef Ecologic and the results, released recently, are very positive.

The study found that the RRF’s coral fragments grew twice as fast on the trees than on the sea floor, with less competition for space and sunlight, proving that the method is effective for speeding up coral recovery on a local scale.

After about six months of growth, volunteers transplant most of what are by then semi-mature colonies back onto damaged sections of reef using marine cement, while the remaining colonies

are cut up into fragments and re-attached to the tree frame to begin the process again.

The RRF currently focuses on just ten species of hard corals, which are species that naturally grow quickly after disturbance events, providing a habitat for marine animals until other slower-growing corals can recover naturally.

The RRF is also looking at other methods of reef restoration, including re-planting pieces of living coral that have broken away from colonies through wave action, aiding recovery of corals from a wide range of species.

In future, the RRF have permits to set up additional coral trees at Moore Reef, with further research to be undertaken into best practices for optimising coral growth.

The RRF relies on corporate sponsorship and individual donations and has around 60 hard-working volunteers.

They also receive logistical support from Fitzroy Island Resort and Seastar Cruises.

To volunteer or get involved, visit www.reefrestorationfoundation.org

RIGHT:Volunteers Lovis Hinz and Sven Hagen cleaning the tree frames at Fitzroy Island. Photo: Pablo Cogollos MAIN:Volunteer diver Cedric Kirchner attaches a coral fragment to a damaged section of reef at Fitzroy Island. The tag will be used to monitor its growth. Photo: Pablo Cogollos

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Residents Demand Action NICOLE GIBSON

Councillor Brett Olds, Division 9 representative Cairns Regional Council

TRINITY Beach residents are demanding action to solve the suburb’s youth crime problem which is so bad it has left them too afraid to speak publicly for fear of retaliation.

Alarming numbers of parents are refusing to let their children visit Coastwatchers Skate Park and businesses are shelling out tens of thousands to repair damage due to ongoing attacks.

Cairns Local News spoke to four residents - none of which wanted to be identified.

The general consensus was groups of youths, who have taken up residence at the skate park, were responsible for the problem with bullying, fights, thefts and attempted break ins an everyday occurrence.

One mother said she was intimidated by youths after a fight broke out when she visited the park with her young children recently.

“My son was too scared to keep playing because he was scared they were going to hurt him,” she said.

“So we said we’ll go because we haven’t been down there for six months because

of the same reason.

“As we were walking away one of the kids on their scooter went into the bowl and jumped out of the bowl and almost knocked my shin and landed right in front of me and just glared at me.”

The residents who spoke to Cairns Local News said they thought Cairns Regional Council’s Division 9 Councillor Brett Olds was doing a good job to effect action on the issue at that level.

Councillor Olds said while part of the solution rested with families, youth justice reform was needed.

“There’s got to be crime and punishment, there’s got to be an action and a punishment and we just don’t have it,” he said.

“Our police do a good job especially at the Cairns Northern Beaches but when they take it to the Magistrate it’s a revolving door.

“The State made the promise before the election of 150 extra police officers up here.

“Even if they get them it’s not going to fix the problem, they need a complete overhaul of the Youth Justice Act.” Cairns Local News con-

tacted Minister Crawford to find out when the Palaszczuk Government’s pre-election promise of 150 new police officers and policing infrastructure would commence.

The Minister said the allocation of resources was a matter for the Police Commissioner.

“I take issues of crime in our community seriously and continue to advocate on behalf of local residents and businesses to ensure our regions gets the police resources it needs.

“While the allocation of resources is an operational matter for the Police Commissioner, as she has previously said, this will include a minimum of 150 extra police officers to be deployed to each policing region, including Cairns.”

Crime and Justice Action Group spokesperson Aaron McLeod also weighed in on the issue saying the culture of fear these situations created had hidden costs that were not being accounted for.

“The current system has created an underbelly of anxiety and depression within the community.”

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Getting Hitched The Right Way THERE are many things to consider when towing a caravan. From loading and hitching the caravan correctly, to safe driving techniques, do your research before you set off. The following article is courtesy of RACQ.com.au

reduce the caravan’s weight and save on fuel. Try not to carry large quantities of water (unless you’re going somewhere that water is unavailable).

Loading the caravan

• Rubber matting or foam on shelves will stop the contents from sliding.

It’s important to load the caravan correctly so that it tows well. Here are some tips: • Keep the centre of gravity low by putting heavy items near the floor and where possible over the axle/s.

• When packing a caravan for the first time, check that its ATM/GTM and ball load is not exceeded; and that you meet all tow vehicle and tow bar specifications. If you do exceed the ball load, you can try re-stowing contents – but don’t simply move gear to the rear of the van, as this will affect the stability. If this doesn’t work, you may need to change the caravan/tow vehicle combination.

• Some caravans carry greater weight on one side (because of the fridge, stove, sink, etc.). Balance this out by loading portable equipment on the other side.

• Remove unnecessary items and use lightweight items wherever possible to

• Wrap glassware and other breakables in towels or newspapers. Use plastics where possible.

• Don’t leave loose articles on the floor where they can roll around and cause damage.

• Store food and equipment that you will need when you first stop within easy reach.

• Carry all the tools and equipment you need for hitching and unhitching in an easy-toaccess place.

Extension mirrors If you are towing a caravan and can’t see the cars behind you (on either side), you must fit external rear vision mirrors.

Hitching up

Hitching the car to the caravan isn’t as hard as it looks.

If you’re doing it on your own, you can get hitching aids from caravan accessories shops. If you’ve got an assistant, here are a few tips:

drive (if you just leave the engine idling in the van park, you might annoy other campers)

• Warm up the towing vehicle’s engine and transmission by taking it for a short

• Using the jockey wheel, ensure the front of the van is raised high enough to allow

• Apply the van brake and raise the van’s corner stabilisers

the tow ball to pass under the coupling • Practice and agree on any hand signals that will be used by the assistant • Make sure the assistant stands clear of the car’s reversing path • Once the tow ball is in

place under the coupling, lower the jockey wheel to mate the parts; then connect the safety chain, electricals, load levelling hitch and brakes (as applicable) and remove or stow the jockey wheel • Release the trailer’s handbrake.

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Lane filtering ANYONE living in Cairns would be familiar with lane filtering, in particular during the peak hour commute into the city.

Lane filtering is when a motorcyclist rides their motorcycle at low speed between stationary or slow moving vehicles travelling in the same direction. The 2 lines or lanes of traffic must both be travelling in the same direction. If one of the lines or lanes is a dedicated turning lane (left or right) they must not lane filter using this lane.

You’re only allowed to lane filter in Queensland if you hold an open licence for the motorcycle you are riding and: • your speed when filtering is 30km/h or less • it’s safe to do so.

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filter: • at a speed more than 30km/h • in school zones during school zone hours • if you’re a learner or provisional licence holder • when a ‘no filtering’ sign applies to the length of road • if it isn’t safe.

A motorcycle rider is not allowed to use a bicycle lane to lane filter.

To ensure pedestrian safety, lane filtering is only allowed between stationary or slow moving vehicles, not between a vehicle and the kerb.

Any vehicle, including a motorcycle, may overtake to the left of a stationary vehicle.

More Information can be found at: https://www.qld. gov.au/transport/safety/rules/ motorcycle#filtering

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With over 20 years of experience, this small but popular restaurant offers a genuine taste of Thai food, and a subtle take on traditional dishes.

Everything is prepared fresh to ensure the most authentic taste and quality.

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WEEKEND GETAWAY

Celebrate with Sunlover!

With the only water slide on the Great Barrier Reef, friendly resident turtles and Maori Wrasse ready to get a selfie with you, and a swag of fun activities for all ages, Sunlover Reef Cruises is the perfect way to treat your family to a day out this festive season.

With bookings from local and interstate guests flooding in, Sunlover will be running every day this month and two boats a day from December 25 to January 1 to meet demand, and it’s easy to see why.

Whether you want to snorkel, dive, or stay dry and relax, with Sunlover you get to “choose your own adventure,” while experiencing the wonder and beauty of the outer Great Barrier Reef from the spacious comfort of the luxurious Moore Reef Marine Base. This makes it perfect to keep the whole family entertained, from adventure-seekers to young kids and seniors.

While diving, snorkelling and Seawalking helmet diving are among the most popular activities, those who prefer to stay dry can ride on the Glass Bottom Boat, view colourful reef fish through the underwater observatory window, enjoy the fish feeding show and touch

tank presentation led by experienced marine naturalists, book a scenic helicopter flight with Nautilus Aviation, or just relax in the shade or sun on the spacious Marine Base.

Kids can also enjoy paddling among colourful reef fish in the wading-depth enclosed ocean pool and splashing down on the waterslide.

Famous for its clear water, colourful coral, abundant

fish life and friendly resident turtles and Maori Wrasse, Moore Reef is the ultimate destination to experience all that the Great Barrier Reef has to offer.

With COVID-safe procedures limiting the number of guests on board, Sunlover’s large vessel and huge Marine Base pontoon allow for plenty of space to spread out, while remaining socially distanced.

Sunlover Reef Cruises General Manager Greg Erwin said Sunlover’s reef tours had proved a huge hit with local and interstate tourists in 2020.

“COVID delivered a huge blow to the tourism industry this year with the closure of international borders, but we have chosen to adapt and thrive in these changed circumstances,” he said.

“The boat has been running close to COVID-safe capacity three days a week ever since June, and will run every day this month and twice a day during Christmas which is no mean feat in these border-controlled times.

“With many people around the world still at home under strict quarantine restrictions, we are truly living the dream here in Far North Queensland with the ability to get out of the house and enjoy world-class travel experiences right here on our doorstep, so we invite everyone to take advantage of this and visit the reef with Sunlover this Christmas!”

Special Christmas lunch will be provided for guests on Christmas Day. Locals can enjoy 40 per cent off a Sunlover trip, while special prices are running across the board for all travellers; so with numbers restricted due to COVID-19, be sure to book your reef trip now to avoid disappointment!

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Television

Dr Karl’s Surfing Safari through Science Dr Karl Kruszelnicki

Australia’s favourite science guru returns with a new haul of extraordinary stories from our incredible Universe - includes pop-up Dr Karl holograms!

Dr Karl is surfing the Universe for all that’s gnarly, awesome, weird and wonderful.

Why is sharpening a pencil in space a risky business?

What makes a sunset red and not blue?

How far would the Earth’s viruses reach if you laid them end to end?

Which animal grows an anus every time it needs to poo?

Find out how spiders can fly and count, whether 5G networks are safe, why we’re running out of sand, and the answer to the Question on Everyone’s Lips - how to make the best coffee.

So take a surfing safari with Dr Karl and get ready to Hang Ten - or wipe out.

Mary’s Last Dance

Mary Li Millions fell in love with Mao’s Last Dancer. Finally here is Mary’s story.

The highly anticipated memoir of Australian ballerina Mary Li – and the long-awaited sequel to her husband Li Cunxin’s bestselling memoir, Mao’s Last Dancer. Mary’s Last Dance is a powerful and uplifting memoir about chasing an impossible dream, and sacrificing one’s own ambition for the love of a child. It is a moving and unforgettable story of passion, dedication and devotion – and the highly anticipated sequel to one of the world’s most beloved books.

Mary Li (nee McKendry) is an international ballet star and a mother like no other. She became a household name when her husband Li Cunxin published his bestselling memoir, Mao’s Last Dancer – but that book told only half the story.

SHERLOCK

The Six Thatchers - ABC Sat Dec 12. 10:30pm The SIX Thatchers is trhe first episode of the fourth series of Sherlock. Starring Benedict Cumberbatch.

Sherlock takes on the case of finding out who is going around and smashing six unique head statues of late Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher.

Mycroft and Scotland Yard detectives including Greg Lestrade bring Sherlock various cases, hoping it will reveal Moriarty’s scheme.

One case involves the son of the Conservative cabinet minister Charlie Welsborough. The son is found dead in a car crash, despite having been on a gap year in Tibet.

Sherlock quickly solves the case, and reveals that the son was hiding in the car, planning to surprise his father, but died from a seizure.

Sherlock notes a missing bust of Margaret Thatcher at the victim’s home, finding that it was stolen and smashed upon the front porch. Lestrade reveals to Sherlock that four other busts made in the series are smashed. Hunting the last, Sherlock encounters a culprit. They fight, but the culprit escapes. In the centre of the last bust is a memory stick.

DANNY AND THE HUMAN ZOO

ABC Sun Dec 13 8:40pm A dramatised account of the early life and career of impressionist, comedian and actor Lenny Henry.

A BBC commissioned TV movie from 2015 written by Lenny Henry and is a fictionised account of his life as a teenager in the 1970.

The story centres round Danny Fearon, a talented impressionist, and his working-class Jamaican family, as he rises to fame as a stand-up comedian.

It is a distinctive portrait of ordinary life in a first-generation Jamaican family, a world not often seen on TV. Danny’s world is a series of complex minefields which he has to negotiate. His home life - which his ebullient mother rules with an iron fist in an iron glove; his love life - where the white Irish girl he’s in love with won’t give him the time of day until he wins his first competition - and finally the ups and downs of his emerging career.

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In the closing months of WWII, legend has it that the Japanese buried something of immense value deep in the Philippine jungle. It’s a mystery involving a secret cadre of princes, Japan’s feared mafia-like Yakuza and booby-trapped tunnels marked by ancient Japanese symbols. One Philippine farmer witnessed the operation and has entrusted his secrets to a group of dedicated investigators and engineers who are using the latest technology to search for the treasure and the truth.

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ENTERTAINMENT

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Red Hot Summer returns to Cairns AUSTRALIAN rock legends Jimmy Barnes, Hoodoo Gurus, Killing Heidi, Jon Stevens, Diesel, Chris Cheney and Vika and Linda are set to sizzle at the Cairns Showgrounds with the return of the Red Hot Summer Tour on Saturday May 15, 2021.

With most of the 2020 tour cancelled because of COVID-19, Far North music-lovers rejoiced as tickets for the 2021 concert went on sale yesterday.

Jimmy Barnes, affectionately known to all as Barnesy, hardly needs any introduction as he is the heart and soul of Australian rock and roll. He released his 17th solo album, My Criminal Record, in 2019 and recently dropped a new single, the haunting co-write with Don Walker, Killing Time, which featured the Australian Chamber Orchestra.

His third book, Killing Time: short stories from the long way home, debuted at #1 on the non-fiction book charts.

Hoodoo Gurus are one of the country’s favourite bands, melding together their distinctly Australian sound with a big chunk of punk attitude, making them a formidable force for more than 35 years.

This is a band that helped give loud guitars a new lease of life, back when synthesisers ruled the airwaves back in the early ‘80s.

The Gurus are still going strong releasing three new singles this year –

Answered Prayers, Hung Out To Dry and Get Out Of Dodge - and have a new album, and 40th anniversary celebrations, scheduled for 2021.

After a sell-out tour in 2019, Jon Stevens returns to thrill audiences far and wide with the Noiseworks and INXS Collection, which pays homage to the bands that helped cement him as Aussie rock royalty.

With a career that spans more than four decades, Jon has a swag of solo hits to his name, as well as songs which have become all-time favourites from his time with bands Noiseworks, INXS and the Dead Daisies. His performance will feature hit after hit and at the 2019 Red Hot Summer Tour he had punters on their feet from start to finish.

Diesel brings a special show to the stage in 2021, with Re-injected 30thAnniversary.

It is hard to believe that it has been little over three decades since the release of his debut album Johnny Diesel and the Injectors. Since then Diesel has released a swag of albums and forged an impressive solo career, but has always had a soft spot for the classic singles spawned from that original release.

His 2021 show will revisit the essence of that record, including singles Don’t Need Love, Cry In Shame and Soul Revival, to name a few, as well as other beloved hits from throughout his career.

Killing Heidi celebrated an auspicious anniversary in 2020, two decades since the release of their rock-pop debut Reflector. The smash hit singles – including Weir and Mascara – embedded the album in Australian music history, took out four ARIA awards and reached four times platinum status.

It also catapulted Killing Heidi and its teen musicians – Ella and Jesse Hooper – into international superstar status.

The Hooper siblings were revered for their songwriting prowess and their subsequent albums earned them critical acclaim.

Chris Cheney is revered as one of the country’s most phenomenal guitarists, and as lead-singer of rockabilly band The Living End, has been touring the world for more than three decades.

Responsible for penning the smash hit singles Second Solution / Prisoner of Society, All Torn Down and Roll On to name a few, he has released eight studio albums with The Living End and have a massive fan base not only in Australia, but also the United States and United Kingdom.

Tickets for the 2021 RED HOT SUMMER TOUR Cairns show are on sale through Ticketmaster. Punters are advised not to purchase tickets from Viagogo or other Third Party Sellers, as fraudulent tickets will not be honoured.

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FRIDAY Tanya Murphy – Cairns Cruising Yacht Squadron, 3-6pm Tanya Murphy – Edge Hill Bowls Club, 7:30-10:30pm Robert Cini – Noori Beach Bar & Restaurant, 4pm Katie Richards – Hemingway’s Brewery Port Douglas, 5:308:30pm Silver Fox Jazz Band – Elixir Music Bar, 6pm Waking Ugly – Chill Café Palm Cove, 6pm Tablelands Music Lovers – The Grand Hotel Atherton, 7pm Dr Elephant – Red Beret, 8:30pm-12 Zak Dylan – Trinity Beach Sports Club, 7:30-10:30pm Miss Tee – Maman Kitchen & Bar 4-6pm Cam Kettle – O’Donnell’s Irish Bar & Grill Palm Cove, 6:309:30pm Thomas Lowth – Parkview Hotel Janna Mercedes – Rattle N Hum Cairns, 8:30-11:30pm.

Grand Theft Audio – Gilligan’s, 8:30pm-12

SATURDAY Tanya Murphy – O’Donnell’s Irish Bar & Grill Palm Cove 6-9pm Blue Reed – Newell St Café, 10am Nikki Doll – The Stratford Deli Café, 2:30pm Mark Burton – Atherton RSL, 7:30pm Busby Marou – Tanks Arts Centre, 7:30pm (ticketed) The Nightshift – The Pier Bar, 9pm Dr Elephant – The Jack, 8-11:30pm Miss Tee – AJ Hackett’s, 2-5pm Katie Richards – Slap n Pickle, 9-11pm Harmonique – Red Beret, 8pm-12 Mississippi Shakedown – Elixir Music Bar, 7:30pm

SUNDAY Nikki Doll – The Stratford Deli Café, 2:30pm Peter Grayson – Yorkey’s Knob Boat Club, 3-6pm Kaweyova – Salt House 5pm Bobby Maguire – The Cotton Club, 5:30pm Busby Marou – Tanks Arts Centre, 7:30pm (ticketed) The Nightshift – Gilligan’s, 8:30pm-12 Miss Tee – Palm Cove Surf Club, 1-5pm Fingerprint Trio – Elixir Music Bar, 7-10pm Darin Ferguson – O’Donnell’s Irish Bar & Grill 4-7pm Wendy & Al – Rattle N Hum Palm Cove, 3-6pm.

Dazz & The Boyzz – The Beach Almond Palm Cove, 2-5:30pm Lunar Solar Moon – Mountain View Hotel, 12-4pm Dr Elephant – The Pier Bar, 7-10pm

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Extra tickets released This month’s easing of restrictions is great news for Busby Marou fans who missed out first time around, with a return to capacity ticket allocation when the duo plays two nights at Tanks Arts Centre this Friday December 11 and Saturday December 12.

Having earned the badge as one of Australia’s hardest working live bands, Busby Marou will wrap up their current “Back On The Tools” tour with two intimate shows in Cairns.

Making a return to the Tanks, having performed a series of sell-out shows in

the atmospheric surrounds, most recently in November 2019, the duo will be supported by local favourite, Leanne Tennant.

Tickets are on sale now from Ticketlink and the message is ‘get in quick’ for the ultimate Busby Marou pre-Christmas, night out.

Busby Marou’s Back On The Tools tour kicked off in Mackay on 5 November and has been zig-zagging its way across the state taking in Townsville, Mission Beach, Brisbane, Noosaville and Toowoomba.

Capping off a vibrant few months of live entertainment

across the city’s key venues, Busby Marou are destined to give everything they’ve got with music from their Best Blues and Roots ARIA 2020 award nominated album, The Great Divide.

Since making their music official in 2007, Thomas Busby and Jeremy Marou have been in constant demand, spending most of that time touring until earlier this year when COVID-19 restrictions forced them to stop and take a break.

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Which famous Australian was born about 1812 on Bruny Island, south of Hobart?

Who said “You cannot shake hands with a clenched fist.”

Who was the lead singer of the Australian rock group called Uncanny X Men? Which film actor was nicknamed ‘the muscles from Brussels’?

How many legs are there normally on a starfish?

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Which sweets are being renamed following concerns about racial insensitivity?

Which Olympian has won the most gold medals?

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STAR GUIDE AQUARIUS: Do you ever stop making friends? As the week begins, your natural affability leads you to new people and new situations. Monday, Tuesday, and the first part of Wednesday provide plenty of opportunities for experiencing new things and making connections you normally wouldn’t.

From Wednesday afternoon on through to Friday night, you might find your mind drifting to thoughts of your career and big-picture ambitions. Don’t be afraid to slow down and think these things through -- even if that means taking a break from your gregarious social schedule and finding some private time. This weekend, travel in a pack. Surround yourself with friends.

PISCES: Out with the old; in with the new! As the week begins, you can solve problems in a partnership by simply embracing a fresh perspective.

Monday, Tuesday, and the morning on Wednesday should present opportunities to settle disputes and improve relationships with others -- but only if you pick a new path to follow. This weekend, do the right thing. Follow your conscience, and you can expect to have luck on your side.

GEMINI: As your week begins, cue up that action-movie soundtrack!

You’ll need some good background music if you’re going to keep up with all your high-flying adventures (and if you’re lucky, you might even have some romance mixed in with any high-speed chases).

This weekend, expect your best work to be teamwork. You’ll be on top of your game mentally, but the added influence of a friend (or someone even closer?) can balance out your perspective.

LIBRA: Feeling flirtatious? You’ll be a dynamo of romance and unusual rowdiness as the week begins, and Monday, Tuesday, and the early part of Wednesday should provide you with countless chances for socializing and mixing things up. Enjoy all the attention -- and don’t be surprised to find yourself rubbing shoulders with romance.

This weekend, your intellect and ideas will have no equal. People will hang on your every (impressive) word.

CANCER: Watch for trouble on the home front as the week begins!

Monday, Tuesday, and the first part of Wednesday could all bring problems to your doorstep, and you’ll need to use a lot of patience (along with your usual sympathy and kindness) to smooth things over.

This weekend, get out of town (or just away from your usual crowd), and do something fun for yourself.

SCORPIO: Expect storm clouds to loom on your mental horizon as the week begins. Subliminal unease has your emotions roiling, but that just means you need to take some time out for yourself. On Monday, Tuesday, and the first half of Wednesday, look for opportunities to tune out and turn inward. Decisions will come more quickly once you’ve had a chance to think.

This weekend, let yourself get caught up in the moment. (You can trust your instincts to keep you from going too far.)

ARIES: The start of this week is a great time to celebrate your famous self-starter attitude. On Monday, Tuesday, and the first part of Wednesday, you’ll have an uncanny knack for initiating projects and getting things going (provided you can use your charms to keep others from feeling bowled over).

From Wednesday afternoon through the end of Friday, expect some deep feelings to start roiling around inside. You’ll be fine, but just make sure you don’t direct those emotions outward -- keep them to yourself. This weekend, you’re in charge. Adventure is everywhere, but you’ve got to take the lead.

LEO: You can do no wrong as the week begins -- everyone is on your side!

On Monday, Tuesday and well into Wednesday, your commanding presence and charismatic communication skills are winning you converts, both friends and more than friends (if you’re receptive to flirtatious attention right now).

A big, bountiful burst of energy should carry you well through the weekend -which is good, given the opportunities you’ll find for adventure and romance.

TAURUS: Tired of the same old routine? You’ll find a nice surprise as the week begins in the form of a schedule shake-up or some other small opportunity for self-indulgence. Monday and Tuesday (and even the first part of Wednesday) should provide great opportunities for goofing off and having fun.

This weekend, be selective in the risks you take. Financial gambles probably won’t pay off, but intellectual daring could deliver a huge philosophical payout.

VIRGO: Look at you! Everybody else is too, as you’re unusually inclined to splash out and do something different as the week begins. Monday, Tuesday, and the early part of Wednesday should all present excellent opportunities for showing off. (Just don’t be surprised if your impulsiveness leaves you feeling indecisive too.)

This weekend, gracefully kick back and go with the flow (even if it seems like relaxing is a risk).

SAGITTARIUS: The big picture will become crystal clear as your week begins. Your long-term, long-range intuition is spot on right now, and Monday, Tuesday, and the first part of Wednesday you’ll have a lot of fun and make big plans.

This weekend, look for a good time with a good-sized group of people -- you’ll have the best time surrounded by friends.

CAPRICORN: Get things started! Your ambitious spirit knows no bounds as the week begins. Monday, Tuesday, and the morning on Wednesday you’re at your enthusiastic, entrepreneurial best. Everyone might not share your excitement, but they’ll admire what you can get done.

This weekend, ponder the big picture. What do you really want to be doing? You’ll find answers -- and you’ll feel the first inkling of the perseverance you need to make those plans happen.

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CAYLA GEORGE ROUND five is upon us as we get into Cayla’s Court this week and fans can expect to see some epic battles, especially from the top four teams as they look to solidify their finals spots.

The WNBL action over the past week has been fast and furious with teams are playing hard to make every match count.

My Melbourne and Cairns worlds collided this week being back home with the Boomers which has been amazing albeit it pretty exhausting for us playing

six games in nine days.

Finals kick off in Townsville on Wednesday. The leaderboard as it stands is the Capitals, Southside, Melbourne and Townsville and I think these are the teams we will see in the finals.

Matches between these teams this weekend will prove to be absolute rippers and a great pre-finals preview as we fight it out to determine who finishes where in the four top spots.

Just scraping into finals is not good enough for us, we want to be top two so Sunday’s game against Townsville is a must-win for us to do this.

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with the help of Shyla Heal who scored 27 points.

The win was bittersweet for the team with guard Lauren Nicholson charged and subsequently found guilty of Careless and Medium Impact on the Capitals’ Tahlia Tupaea during the clash.

The close of round five this weekend sees Townsville taking on Adelaide tonight in Cairns and Melbourne on Sunday back on home ground.

Adelaide sit in fifth spot just below the Fire with five wins and six losses to Townsville’s seven and four respectively.

This is their first and only match-up of the year after matches had to be changed when Adelaide was forced into quarantine earlier in the season.

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left to play ahead of next week’s finals and it could go any which way for Townsville with a win, lose or draw situation on the cards.

Whatever happens this match is sure to give Cairns fans some of the season’s best oncourt action as these two battle it out for fourth.

Sunday’s match against Melbourne will be intense with the third placed team out to get some back on Townsville after they came out hard in an earlier clash beating them 87 to 75.

Consistently ranked among the league’s top teams Melbourne know how to win and will make Townsville fight for every point.

The Fire will need to give it everything they have got to hold them off and cement a finals spot.

From the Fire Pit NICOLE GIBSON

It was a week of highs and lows for the Townsville Fire and now every match is a must win with the Adelaide Lightning hot on their heels for a 2020 WNBL finals berth.

The Townsville Fire finished round four on a high defeating defending champions, the UC Capitals, on Sunday after a shock loss to the Perth Lynx on Friday night.

Perth were seeking revenge after the Fire smashed them in their first match–up of the season and they got it. They downed Townsville 84-75 after a final quarter onslaught from Lynx forward Darcee Garbin.

They fired back into action Sunday beating the Capitals 8471 and managing to hang onto fourth position on the ladder

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weekend are: Sunday December 13 12pm TOWNSVILLE: Townsville vs Melbourne: In our first match-up with Townsville this season they came out of the gates and just completely smashed us straight away so this weekend we are looking to rectify that and come out with the win.

2pm TOWNSVILLE: Capitals vs Southside: I think this will be a really intense match. Caps beat Southside by 23 last time so Southside will be looking for a bit of revenge on the Caps for how they manhandled them in their first meeting. All in all, last match of the round could deter-

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mine a place up or down in the top four so this will be a really big game.

Wednesday December 16 – FINALS The end of round five this weekend will determine what teams we see in the finals but one thing is for sure, these matches are a must watch so lock them in your diary.

5pm TOWNSVILLE: Team 1 vs Team 2 7pm TOWNSVILLE: Team 3 vs Team 4

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Thursday 3/12/20 was the final day of 2 day stablefordford event sponsored by Atherton Showcase Jewellers.

26/11/20 was won by Liz Brown with 41 pts, runner-up Sandra Watson 38 pts and 3rd Sheena Bennerman with 36 pts.

3/12/20 was won by Lisa Lowers 36 pts on count-back to Michelle Pearsall and 3rd went to Heather Beaven 34 pts on count-back to Lois Cross. The Atherton Showcase Jewellers 2 day event was won by Sandra Watson with 71 pts, 2nd was Liz Brown 70 pts and 3rd was Lisa Lowers 69 pts.

Next Thursday is a stableford event sponsored by Calana Pharamacy.

Friday’s Trinity Petroleum 6 Hole chook run had a Junior 1st and 2nd. Winner was Emily McEwan with 13 pts on a countback to Robert Close.

December Monthly Medal sponsored by Central Tyre Service Atherton, was won by Lorraine Doolan 69 nett, 2nd Emily McEwan 71 nett and 3rd Patsy McMahon 72 nett. NTP 3 Robin Beck, 9 Sandra Watson, 11 Sam Duck and 18 Marea Mead.

Least putts Kerry Williamson 26.

Next Saturday is Harold Nasser Memorial Shield sponsored by the BV Hotel.

Men’s MONTHLY MEDAL A-grade and Medal winner with a brilliant 75 gross of 65 nett was Kev Morris, A-grade runner-up Matty Graves-Bochow 70 nett, Dave Morrison 72 nett.

‘B’ Grade winner Irish 67 nett, runner-up Curly Larkin 68 nett, Rob Tomo and Ernie Bingham 70 nett.

‘C’ Grade winner Karl Riber 69 nett, runner-up Pete Fraser 70 nett, Joe Cox and Rod Painter 71nett.

NTPs 3&11 K. Morris, 9 P. Hilder, 18 S. Whybird.

Least putts Big Rod and Irish 27.

Sunday medley stableford sponsored by Yungaburra Butchery was won by Des Riggs 41 pts, 2nd Alan Poggioli 40 pts and 3rd Paul Pensini 39 pts.

Presentation night Friday 11/12/20 call Ray to book and be part of goose club and chook run, jackpot is over $2000.

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EDGE HILL MEMORIAL BOWLS CLUB LADIES Social Bowls: No results for Thursday December 3, and Thursday Night bowls will be cancelled for December 10 for a Christmas Dinner and 1 December 17 due to a Members Christmas Function. They will resume Mixed Social Bowls in the New Year at date to be advised.

Men’s Mixed Social Bowls: Tuesday December 1 winners were Allan Vernal and Ian Stafford. Runner-up: Lars Wollin Gary Pomroy and Jim Ryan.

Tuesday Jackpot of $772 won by Terry Bartholomousz and Mac Smith. Tuesday Night Bowls Chris, Geoff and Steve.

Runner-up: Bill, George and Mucka.

Wednesday December 2, night winners were Alan, Bill and Steve with Runner-up: Ray, Terry and Wayne. Mixed Social Bowls were played on Saturday December 5 reduced to 3 rinks of fours.

The remainder of the green was filled with B F Bowlers enjoying Work Social Functions or early Christmas Parties. Social bowls winners were Lars Wollin Bob White, Bruce Moseley and Darren Curry. Runner-up: Yvonne Bolton, Monica Steel, Jim Ryan and Kim Mitchell. Saturday Jackpot now stands at $342.

Edge Hill Club Championship Games. Club Triples Final had Alan Henson, Chris Henson and Steve Henson defeat Gary Victor, Greg Thi-

mios and Frank Battye by 1914 on Thursday evening.

Congratulations to the Henson’s in a great family win. Consistency Singles match yesterday saw Geoff Royle defeat Steve Bragger 102-58. This leaves Steve Henson who will now play Darren Curry in one Semi Final while Geoff Royle will play Terry Bartholomousz in the other semi Final.

Edge Hill has become Dementia Friendly club and received a grant to enable us to make our club more accessable and supportive for anyone with Dementia who visit or join our club.

One Edge Hill member diagnosed with young onset dementia has enrolled in our coaching course and has been a leader in making our club Dementia Friendly Club not just the Friendly Club with a View.

To play social bowls at Edge Hill this week put your name on the lists available behind the bar for a game.

Contact the Club on 4053 1036, Ray Webster 0402 182 230, Gary Victor (GOV) 0407 962 860 for assistance. The Edge Hill Club is available for bookings for Christmas parties,

Friday December 11, 2020

STEPPING DOWN WITH PRIDE PETER MCCULLAGH

the uncharted, challenging economic times.

FAR North Queensland businessman and CEO of the Far North Queensland Hospital Foundation, Tony Williamson announced this week he will vacate his role as chair of the Ken Frost Northern Pride Rugby League Club.

The Pride Board made a conscience decision two years ago to build a financial reserve to underpin the club in case of a rainy day.

Citing a mixture of family and charity commitments for the decision, Williamson felt the time was right to step aside.

Through good management and some tough decisions we managed to build a cash reserve. This cash reserve has managed to get us through, and we are well set up for next year,” said Williamson.

“The past year we have made some considerable positive inroads and I believe now is the right time for not only myself; but also the club, to allow for some fresh hands to step up and take the baton.”

Williamson had planned to step aside earlier in the year at the 2020 AGM scheduled for March. COVID changed those plans along with the cancellation of the 2020 season. Williamson felt compelled to remain in his position to steer the club through

“No-one could have ever predicted that rainy day would have been COVID.

Williamson says he will leave the club with a strong sense of achievement having seen them though a very different and challenging 2020.

“I am extremely proud to have some young blood coming up through the ranks around the board room table that are passionate and energetic. I know the club will be left in good hands under their collective leadership.

“I love rugby league and

I love the Northern Pride.

While I might be retiring as Chairman, I am not walking away from the club.

“The Northern Pride has formed a very important part of my life and I will continue to support the Pride and the Board from afar.

“I look forward to sitting in the grandstand as one of their biggest fans for many more games to come and cheering them on to more Championship victories.

2021 will be a new look Pride, with a strong roster of players training under Coach Ty Williams combined with increased sponsorship for the club, with the announcement of the Brothers World of Entertainment sponsorship last week.

Williamson will remain in his role as CEO of the Far North Queensland Hospital Foundation, a position that was both demanding and personally rewarding.

After this week’s announcement the Pride board

will have an opportunity to announce the new chairman in due course, with the 2021 Annual General Meeting scheduled to take place in February 2021.

Williamson’s Time at the Pride: • 2014 Williamson was invited to join the Northern Pride’s Board. That year the Pride won the Queensland Cup defeating Easts Tigers and then the Inaugural NRL State Championship against Penrith.

• Contributed to a new constitution for the club in 2015, which included representation from the CDRL, CDJRL and the Cowboys • In 2016 after the retirement of then chair, Terry Mackenroth, Williamson was elected to that vacant position.

• Williamson has served the Pride as a Director, with four of those years as Chairman.

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Taipans Indigenous Program visits Cape and Torres Strait THE popular Sea Swift Taipans Indigenous Program has completed another successful visit to remote Far North Queensland communities, recently delivering sessions to hundreds of local students on Thursday Island and Bamaga.

Headed by Taipans Indigenous Programs Manager and former NBL star Kerry Williams, the program aims to spread healthy living messages to children living in Cape York Peninsula and the Torres Strait Islands.

Since March 2019, the award-winning Sea Swift Taipans Indigenous Program has: • engaged more than 2,000 Indigenous youth in 25 communities • spent more than 150 hours delivering the sessions.

CQUniversity Cairns Taipans centre Nate Jawai made the recent visits extra special for the children as part of the regular program across the region, which encourages kids to stay in

school, keep active, and eat healthily.

In 2009, Jawai became the first Torres Strait Islander to play in the world-famous National Basketball Association (NBA), and played a key role in the Taipans’ highly-successful 2019-20 NBL season.

Williams said the students are always excited to meet the local basketball legend, who grew up in Bamaga.

“Nate loves being back home. He is a positive influence for his community, and when the kids hear he is coming, they make sure they get to school, so they do not miss out,” said Williams.

“Nate is able to tell his story and address our key message of respect through story.

“Nate speaks at assemblies about his journey, and then plays games, hands out T-shirts, and reiterates his respect message – there’s always a lot of excitement from the students.”

In the past 18 months, the Sea Swift Taipans Indig-

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enous Program has visited Warraber Island, Thursday Island, Bamaga, Murray Island, Mornington Island, Northern Peninsula Area, Kowanyama, Hope Vale, Cooktown, Wujal Wujal, and Cairns West State School, Parramatta State School, Manoora, and Mooroobool in Cairns.

Sea Swift Acting Chief Executive Officer Lino Bruno said Sea Swift had a proud record of supporting local communities, and was thrilled to support a national sporting organisation such as the CQUniversity Cairns Taipans.

“Sea Swift has been proudly servicing remote communities in northern Australia for decades, and we always play an active role in the communities where we operate,” Mr Bruno said.

“The Taipans are more than just a national sports team. They’re dedicated to utilising their organisation as a vehicle for social change, and we’re proud to be involved.”

No excuses for performance PETER MCCULLAGH

IT has been a season of extreme highs coupled with unfathomable depths for the Cairns Falcons.

Playing in this year’s ReefBowl, the Falcons are currently are 2 from 4 for the season.

Huge wins over gridiron newcomers, Townsville Chargers have been soured by losses to Mackay as well as the Townsville Cyclones.

Last weekend the Falcons were not in the game against the Cyclones. Playing at home the Falcons could only

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manage 7 points whilst conceding 57 to the visitors.

there. Perhaps we thought we had it won.

Injury and unavailability have been blamed for the loss, along with inexperience both in defence and attack, however Coach Jim Garcia believes there was no excuse for the poor showing.

“We were weak in defence, leaking too many points in the first half. When we got aggressive in defence in the second half we restricted Townsville to only one touchdown.

“There was enough experience on the paddock to put in a stronger effort.

“We showed we were here to play. The first drive of the game we marched down the field and scored. We showed we could match it there.

“It went pear shape from

“Our attack also failed to capitalise on opportunities.

They needed to win more yardage to give our defensive line something to defend.

“From here we head back to training before taking a break over Christmas and will return to competition on January 16,” stated Garcia.

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Diehard attitude to the game IT’S a long way from the Taree Red Rovers on the midNorth coast of New South Wales to the tropical climes of Far North Queensland, however the Prides latest recruit, Jayden Corrigan is feeling very much at home.

Recruited by Coach Ty Williams to add additional dimension and pace to an already strong back line, Corrigan has fitted in and starting to find his feet in training.

For the past two seasons Cirrigan has played for Norths Devils in Brisbane and Valleys Diehards.

Having played the majority of his junior and Cup career at full back, Corrigan is focussed upon earning his spot in the side.

Training in the humid Cairns summer is something new for the recruit.

“The pace of training at the moment is a lot of running so it’s a little different to what I’m used to.

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INSIDE TODAY Stepping down with Pride

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“First couple of weeks I was losing a bit of weight, sweating a lot, trying hard to adjust to the heat.

Cayla’s Court

Corrigan has fortunate to train for a period of time in 2019 with Sonny Bill William, an experience that reinforced his professional approach to training.

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“I had an opportunity to training within the ‘RealMVMT’ program run by Keegan Smith,” recounted Corrigan.

“Sonny was the sort of person who would always push himself to be the best that he can be so I definitely took a lot from being there” “The takeout for me was the professional approach and strong work ethic of Sonny Bill, his commitment to getting the job done.”

Taipans in Cape

The transition into training and Cairns is now complete with Corrigan finding employment as an Indigenous Teacher’s Aide at Woree High School.

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