Cairns Local News July 15 2022

July 15, 2022

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A BUSY restaurant with a flair for international and fusion food and a commitment to training local people in hospitality skills has also found the time to give back thousands of meals to those in the community in need. Continued page three

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THE state government has committed $3.499 million from its Skilling Queenslanders for Work initiative to assist 550 people from Cairns and Far North Queensland. The money is from a $41.1 million statewide funding round. “The 23 funded projects in Cairns and Far North Queensland will deliver tailored support for local unemployed and underemployed people, to prepare them for new opportunities with

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people,” Mr Healy said. “By supporting young people, culturally and linguistically diverse people, mature age people, people with disability and others who face barriers when they apply for jobs to build up general workplace understanding and specific knowledge and skills will help fill vital roles in key industries for our economy.” Among the latest projects to be funded are: - Community Owned Enter-

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REFURBISHING Panguna Reservoir, improving water security and quality in Yungaburra, and upgrading Kowanyama Airport are just some of the 20 Far North infrastructure and planning projects to receive funding through the Queensland Government’s Local Government Grants and Subsidies Program (LGGSP). Member for Cook Cynthia Lui said Hope Vale Aboriginal Shire Council would receive over $1 million to upgrade the Everlina Plaza building. “The existing Hope Vale Supermarket will be transformed into a store of the future,” she said. “The project will provide building upgrades and an external face-lift, opening up the front of the Everlina Plaza building to customers which include locals,

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water pipeline and developing an Asset Management Framework and Plan for Northern Peninsula Area Regional Council • moving and upgrading the LP Gas Storage Facility in Kowanyama Aboriginal Shire Council to improve safety and increase storage capacity • upgrades to Kowanyama Airport Fuel Farm in Kowanyama Aboriginal Shire Council • developing a masterplan for Thursday Island Sports Centre in Torres Shire Council. The Sports Centre was first built in 1984. The masterplan will focus on revitalisation and modernisation and map out future upgrades for the Island’s only Sports Centre.

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“These upgrades will help attract and retain skilled people into the community. Funding of $1.14 million will go toward upgrading the Torres Strait Island Regional Council fuel infrastructure to ensure remote Torres Strait Island communities have safe and sustainable access to reliable diesel and petrol fuels. “This is essential to access the only affordable modes of transport to support local employment.” Other projects in Far North Queensland include funding towards: • maintaining and the sewer system in Douglas Shire Council • a planning study for the future infrastructure in Lakeland in Cook Shire Council • replacing an existing and aged

visitors and tourists. “The project also includes installing signage in local Guugu Yimithirr language with English translation. “This is great news for the community, supporting jobs in construction and longer-term retail jobs.” Ms Lui said funding would also go toward housing projects to help retain a skilled workforce for the region. “We’re investing $2.08 million for Lockhart River Aboriginal Shire Council to construct a two new duplexes that can house up to 8 staff members, which will help with retaining skilled workforce,” she said. “Pormpuraaw Aboriginal Shire Council will use $1.41 million to build two staff housing duplexes.”

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FROM > PAGE 1 By David Gardiner A BUSY restaurant with a flair for international and fusion food and a commitment to training local people in hospitality skills has also found the time to give back thousands of meals to those in the community in need. Wild Thyme is a fully operational restaurant in Shields St, Cairns, run by not-for-profit training company, NJL. It has become a popular breakfast, lunch and dinner venue amongst locals and visitors alike. But aside from the focus on modern flavours and fusion food, and teaching jobseekers new skills, Wild Thyme is also providing over 230 free meals a week to the Red Cross, Rosies and the Balaclava School. Their outreach program is reflective of a policy the restaurant’s managers put in place from the outset. Wild Thyme was opened as a

brand-new restaurant at the outset of the COVID-19 pandemic and despite the obvious challenges of the timing of the venture, they committed there and then to stay open during the pandemic and support the community, while continuing to build a reputation for quality food and cultural diversity. More than two years on, the ‘social enterprise’ restaurant thrives on a menu featuring great flavours from across the world and gaining respect in the industry for its community focused social enterprise and training programs. “Often people just need a caring, supportive environment; a chance to shine in work and in life; an opportunity to thrive – no matter what their starting point,” NJL’s CEO, Kim Homer said. “Wild Thyme and NJL are passionate about teaching people how to make and serve great food, learn new skills, connect to community and grow in confidence.”

Ms Homer said at Wild Thyme they not only provide hospitality training, but also intensive “wrap around support and real work experience to many young people who need a hand.” “As a not-for-profit we are also committed to our outreach program: bringing food to our most vulnerable community members,” she said. “I am proud to say that to date we provide over 230 free meals a week to local schools and charities. So far we are on track to 15,000 free meals this year.” The restaurant is behind an innovative program called ‘Culture Connect’ which its website says, “is designed to engage participants from diverse backgrounds around their love of food.” They are also getting ready for the next round of training starting soon for 24 new students, who will be aiming to each gain a Certificate II Hospitality and Tourism.

Far north First Nations people hit hard by the Youpla collapse By David Gardiner NEW data has revealed local indigenous communities in the far north including Yarrabah have been hit hardest by the collapse of the national funeral fund, Youpla. Calls are growing for action by the new federal government. Community leaders say the collapse of Youpla is having a devastating cultural and financial impact on First Nations communities across Australia. Previously known as the Aboriginal Community Benefit Fund, or ACBF Youpla – a Gold Coast based private business - for decades aggressively sold funeral insurance almost exclusively to Aboriginal people, including children and babies. Nationally at least 31 Aboriginal families are struggling to pay for funerals for loved ones who have died since the collapse. Yarrabah was one of the most targeted communities for sales of funeral fund policies, with 786 policyholders signed up. It has been revealed that

Cairns, Yarrabah, parts of the Cape, Mareeba, Kuranda and Tully have a total of at least 2,200 affected policyholders. Yarrabah policyholders said they feel angry about being left without funeral cover. “I feel betrayed,” said Agnes Neal, who was paying premiums into the Youpla fund from 2006 until this year. “It’s left me angry, traumatised, stressed,” she said. “Anything happens to me now, who’s going to come up with the money? The family struggles too, you know. I don’t want to leave them with any burden.” Brian Underwood, a Yarrabah policyholder for 15 years, said he was told Youpla was an indigenous corporation “who would do the right thing by us,” but has also been left feeling betrayed and upset. “Now I’ve got to look for another company that I’ve got to pay into, start all over again.” Yarrabah Aboriginal Shire Council Mayor Ross Andrews said the whole community has

been betrayed. Mr Andrews said: “They targeted our community, working door to door, selling a funeral fund and the need for our community to join.” Communities including Yarrabah are calling on the Federal Government to urgently assist people caught in the collapse of Youpla. “Youpla targeted people who were doing the right thing by trying to ease the financial burden on their families when they passed. Instead, these families are in a state of deep despair, facing financial and cultural crisis,” said Bettina Cooper, Aboriginal Financial Counsellor at Mob Strong Debt Help. “The new Federal Government has an opportunity to show its commitment to improving the wellbeing of First Nation peoples,” she said. “We are calling on the Federal Government to compensate all current and former customers of Youpla.”

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SMART water meters have possibly saved Cassowary Coast Regional Council millions of litres of water and ratepayers hundreds of dollars since first being fitted to homes, businesses and services in the area six years ago. The Council is just over halfway through its rollout of smart meters, at 54 per cent, with areas covered including Mission Beach, South Mission Beach, Wongaling Beach, Bingil Bay, El Arish, Silkwood, Kurrimine Beach, Tully (township), Wangan, Mundoo, Innisfail Estate, Belvedere, Pin Gin Hill, Stoters, Goondi Hill and Sundown. Meters are currently also being upgraded at Goondi Bend and Hudson in Innisfail. The program involves the installation of smart water meter device to existing water meters. The device collects, transmits and analyses water usage data and digitally sends the information to secure operational and customer digital ‘portals’. “The smart water meter transmits hourly meter readings directly to Council via a small radio signal, which is 30 times weaker than the signal transmitted by a mobile phone. Cassowary Coast Council’s ‘Water Portal’ will be launched

In line with the rollout of the rest of the smart meters and the CCRC Water Portal, Council will also begin a water education campaign to provide the community with valuable information regarding how to be water wise and value the water supply in the region, the spokesman added. To date, CCRC has invested over $3.5 million into upgrading smart water infrastructure which it said, “has proven valuable to both Council and its customers.” “Already, smart meters allow Council to detect issues quickly and notify property owners accordingly, saving customer’s money and the community, water. “The data supplied through smart meters also allows Council to monitor peak demands, read meters automatically - something which is usually done manually bi-annually - and improve planning for future upgrades.”

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FNQ transplant recipients inspire live-saving yarns

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CAIRNS and Tablelands transplant recipients are the face of a new campaign to inspire First Nations communities to think, talk and decide about organ and tissue donation. Three grateful liver and kidney recipients and a local who has waited over three years for a lifechanging kidney transplant are championing the need to demystify organ donation in culturally safe ways. They’ve shared their moving personal stories in a series of educational resources that are designed to prompt that “life-saving yarn with your mob”. One of the new videos features Cairns liver recipient, Maddi Sivyer, 24, who recently charmed rubgy legend Sam Thaiday into throwing his support behind the organ donation campaign to save lives. Sam interviewed Maddi for a series of podcasts called A Gift Worth Giving. In it, Maddi describes her unlikely survival

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ing vulnerable and marginalised communities. “I thank my donors for every day, and every day I’ve been able to live an extra life. It’s given me a second chance of life literally. It’s such a wonderful gift and now I can use my time to give back.” “The way I see it is we are all going to die eventually and donating your organs is a way we can still help people when you’re gone. Your spirit is still there, and you get to live on with the people you have saved,” Cairns Health District Donation Specialist Nurse, Loren Ginders, said. “It’s really important that we can openly talk about how organ and tissue donation occurs to make more transplants possible.” The video resources also feature: • Cairns woman Sabrina Davies, who was diagnosed with an autoimmune condition as a child, and received her new kidney at 23 years of age, • Atherton man Anthony Rosendale, whose kidney transplant has survived 41 years (so far), making him the longest surviving First Nations transplant in Queensland, and, • Cairns resident Ray Sambo, who is still waiting for a kidney transplant after three years. It takes one minute to register as an organ & tissue donor at donatelife. gov.au or via your Medicare app. DonateLife Week is Sunday 24 July to Sunday 31 July 2022.

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TOURISM Tropical North Queensland has announced $100 flight subsidies for interstate visitors to generate an extra 50,000 visitors nights over the next four months. Chief Executive Officer Mark Olsen said the subsidy would be available from today for travel before November 20, to help generate an additional $14 million in visitor spend for the regional economy. “Interstate travellers booking on any airline with Webjet before July 31 are eligible for the $100 subsidy, although the campaign may sell out earlier as we anticipate there will be strong demand,” Mr Olsen said. “Tropical North Queensland has enjoyed a bumper school holiday period with very strong visitation in waves over the four weeks indicating that interstate visitors are returning after two years of low numbers.” Airport passenger numbers reached more than 94,000 in the week starting June 27 when all eastern states were on school holidays, eclipsing the pre-pandemic level by almost 4000 passengers. Mr Olsen said the industry has excelled at meeting the strong demand and TTNQ wants to ensure the whole region benefits from strong visitation over the next two months, until visitor numbers peak once again with school holidays. “International visitors have started to trickle back with the addition of direct flights from New Zealand and Japan this month, but we are still a long way from recouping the $1 billion international

travel market for the destination,” he said. “TTNQ will continue to aggressively chase domestic visitors to drive demand for accommodation and experiences across Tropical North Queensland. “Forward bookings are strong through to August and our website traffic indicates people have been planning their holidays ahead of the school holiday periods with a record 257,000 users in May including 95 per cent new users. “We have seen many first timers arrive in Cairns this year and others who have not visited in more than a decade and they have been wowed by the maturity of the destination and its extraordinary array of world-class experiences. “This is bringing a new wave of advocates for a Tropical North Queensland holiday who realise that a week is nowhere near enough time to explorer the Great Barrier Reef, the world’s oldest rainforest and the accessible outback. “Travellers are discovering that Tropical North Queensland is a sustainable luxury destination where they not only See Great, but Leave Greater.” The flight subsidy project received grant funding from the Australian Government, under the Recovery for Regional Tourism program administered by Austrade.

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‘Drive tourism’ makes a recovery in popular RV parks

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By David Gardiner DRIVE tourism in the far north is showing strong signs of recovery after being hit hard by lockdowns and COVID-19 border closures. Cairns Regional Council’s popular free tourism RV parks at Gordonvale and Rotary Park (Babinda Creek) at Babinda are returning to and even exceeding the high visitor numbers they have not enjoyed since before COVID. Local businesses at Gordonvale and Babinda have benefitted from the rise in domestic tourists spending money in their shops, pubs and food outlets. At Babinda Rotary Park, visitor numbers over April, May and June in 2021 totalled around 1,480. This year over the same three months, the figure jumped to 1,740. At Greenpatch, Gordonvale, the revamped park has made a dramatic recovery, with visitors in caravans,

campers and motorhomes increasing to peak or near peak in recent months. Over April, May and June last year, the total visitor numbers at Greenpatch was just 374. Over the same three months this year, the figure was 1,305 – with 933 in June alone. “Greenpatch has been getting busier and recent numbers suggest this drive season will be the busiest season yet,” Cairns councillor Brett Moller said. “Looking at our numbers of the last few months I expect excellent visitation in RV numbers this coming 2022 drive season.” Local natural attractions like Babinda Boulders, Josephine Falls, Eubanangee Wetlands and Bramston Beach in close proximity to Babinda draw tourists to the camp ground and town. “Further the iconic Babinda Bakery, the Boulders Tavern, the Babinda State Hotel, our local Munro Martin

Picture Theatre and Koolspot Cafe offer great product and service, of a quintessential friendly sugar town, that visitors love to experience. Being able to camp next to the clean fresh flowing Babinda Creek and safely swim is another draw card,” Cr Moller said. The Cairns region overall is showing positive signs of a recovery at the traditional peak time of year for ‘grey nomads’ and other RV travellers. “Anecdotally COVID has driven a pent-up demand for travel which includes drive tourism and the early numbers this year from our campgrounds are very positive and encouraging.” Over the past decade the tropical north region has seen an increase in drive tourism averaging 6.1 per cent a year. “The economic benefit this drive tourism brings to our city but particularly to our rural towns of Babinda and Gordonvale is significant,” Cr

Moller said. “These increasing numbers and domestic spend is why our Council prioritised building the RV Park at Greenpatch and is why we take great care in making sure both Gordonvale and Babinda campgrounds are kept well maintained so as to add to the visitor experience, encouraging repeat visitation. “On top of the $2.4M upgrade to Greenpatch campground in 2019, the opening of the Bungara Heritage Trail in Gordonvale in August last year, linking the campground to the town centre, has been a significant step in enhancing the offerings to RV users. “With Babinda’s natural attractions, rather than the two towns and campgrounds competing, they are increasing the offerings in our southern corridor, better capturing the drive tourism market.”

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HEALTH has been identified as an industry of focus for the Cairns Regional Jobs Committee. Latest job vacancy data has revealed that Health Care and Social Assistance is the largest employer in the Cairns region, prompting the RJC to give the sector new attention. The RJC is hosted by the Cairns Chamber of Commerce and supported and funded by the Department of Employment, Small Business and Training. The RJC has been formed as part of the Queensland Government’s plan to work with all stakeholders to create more jobs, improve training pathways and raise investment in businesses and workforces. The recent vacancy data shows an increasing demand for health-related skills and qualifications in the region. Clinical and allied health skills and qualifications are more in demand, both in hospitals and throughout the community. Demand for skills and qualifications in the Health Care and Social Assistance sector, including allied health, are also driven by the NDIS and the presence

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of a diverse range of smaller employers. “The committee brought together the Gateway to Industry School, Bentley Park College, CheckUp, the Department of Employment, Small Business and Training and industry professionals to take a focused look at the health industry and the gaps that exist in skilling our local workforce,” RJC Chair, Jodie Duignan-George said. Bentley Park College offers students the opportunity to complete Certificate II and III in Health Support Services, with industry placement before they leave school. This pathway provides students with practical experience and the opportunity to have a job in the health industry while embarking on further studies into Certificate IV, Diploma or Bachelor Levels. Businesses can attract and retain keen young staff before they graduate from high school and develop a productive, efficient, and motivated team. It also provides the opportunity for existing staff to upskill into leadership and mentoring roles. “Employers will be able to train a young person part-time

in their business with a view to becoming a fulltime employee once they complete their schooling and vocational training.” CheckUP is a not-forprofit organisation working closely with Gateway to Industry Schools and partner organisations and health providers to support people looking for a pathway into Health Care and Social Assistance. Through their current range of health programs and initiatives, CheckUP has an established footprint in 190 communities across Queensland, including Cairns. The RJC is also addressing the challenges businesses face in the current employment market and is developing a series of free workshops for businesses addressing topics with a focus on ‘Recruitment Retention in the new normal’. “The aim of these workshops is to provide businesses with support and confidence to manage their recruitment process in an agile environment and retain their staff with the changing expectations of the existing workforce,” Ms DuignanGeorge said.

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RADITIONAL owners are helping landholders to protect important habitats across the Far North Wet Tropics area. At Kurrimine Beach, Mandaburra Rangers will begin pig-trapping, fire management and cassowary habitat monitoring work on state land where invasive weeds were recently removed. The land, north of Kurrimine’s township, includes extensive cassowary habitat and endangered littoral rainforest. Mandaburra Ranger James Epong welcomed a partnership with the Department of Resources to continue caring for country. “This project is of high interest to the Mandubarra traditional owners as it aligns with our caring for country program activities and ranger work plan,’’ he said. “By Terrain contacting us and inviting us to participate, it shows the commitment to involve traditional owners and their ranger teams.”

Department of Resources Senior Land Manager Russell Jack said working with traditional owners and NRM groups was helping to improve natural resource outcomes. “We provided fire management training for five Mandaburra Rangers and Mandubarra traditional owners will now monitor these areas and start pig-trapping operations,” Mr Jack said. Mamu Elder Steve Purcell met with three private landholders as part of the new initiative. “It was good to have the opportunity to meet face to face, to establish networks and have a conversation about their projects and the country,’’ he said. “It’s also good that landholders with threatened species habitats on their property are funded to do rehabilitation work.” A new round of Building Rainforest Resilience grants will open in coming months. Terrain NRM offers the grants to landholders

across the Wet Tropics region whose properties are in priority locations, as advised by threatened species recovery teams. This project is funded by the Australian Government. The grants help with revegetation, weed management and habitat protection initiatives. Michael Morta, a Ngadjon-jii traditional owner and Terrain’s indigenous partnerships coordinator, said the organisation was introducing traditional owners to landholders involved in revegetation, weed management and habitat protection work – and it was leading to new partnerships. “We have supported representatives from Mamu, Mandubarra, Ngadjon, Wadjanbarra Yidinji and Girramay groups to meet with public and private landholders,’’ he said. “And there has been good two-way communication and information sharing.”

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Further feedback sought the croc, experts advise on rebuild of Spanish mackerel fishery By David Gardiner

FEEDING crocodiles without permission is illegal and can attract a large fine. Recent speculation and media reports about the status of a large saltwater crocodile at East Russell have prompted the Department of Environment and Science and a local crocodile expert to remind the public not to feed the animal. The crocodile, estimated to be around 3.8 to 4 metres, was named ‘Clyde’ last year after the road bridge near where it is regularly seen sunning itself on a sandbar in the Russell River. But recent media reports prompted a rush of croc-spotters to the area, and local experts believe there have been several instances of the croc being fed illegally. “The regular feeding of crocs can affect their behaviour and encourage the animals to hang around the area, waiting for their next meal,” a DES spokesperson said. “This can place future visitors to the area at an increased risk.” Speculation over whether the large crocodile at the Russell River bridge is Clyde, or whether another large male has “moved in” and taken over Clyde’s territory, has been put to rest by local resident and crocodile expert Jesse Crampton, who has worked with the animals all over

northern Australia. Jesse said it is without a doubt the same croc. “In the wet season, they get accelerated growth rates and are eating more in that warmer weather, and this guy’s certainly bulked up, put a few kilos on, that’s for sure,” he said. Clyde is in what experts call a “site-idyllic location” - a few females around, a basking bank and a reliable food source. But it is the way Clyde gets his food that is potentially a major problem. “It all sounds good but if people are feeding him it is certainly a negative thing for this crocodile. When they get food associated, they lose the fear of people and once they lose the fear of people, they become very dangerous,” Jesse said. Besides the clear dangers, another downside of illegal

feeding is losing the in-the-wild attraction altogether. “Clyde being fed by people is certainly a one-way ticket to being removed from the wild.” “Even though we (Australia) have got the highest density of saltwater crocs in the world, attacks on people are extremely rare. Maybe one fatality every two or three years, and if you look at the statistics it’s usually people doing dumb stuff. “Come have a look at them but be respectful. If you are caught feeding them, there are severe penalties.” The maximum penalty for deliberately feeding crocodiles is $5222, and anyone with information about the deliberate feeding of crocodiles is encouraged to report it to the DES, by calling 1300 130 372.

Jesse Crampton and his dog Sonny at East Russell (Inset Clyde the croc)

FEEDBACK on reducing recreational and commercial catch limits; and introducing closed seasons to protect spawning fish and reduce fishing pressure continues to be invited by the Queensland government as part of plans to rebuild Spanish mackerel stocks. Improving public data by requiring recreational fishers to report their Spanish mackerel catch, is also a measure that might be taken in future. Minister for Agricultural Industry Development and Fisheries and Minister for Rural Communities Mark Furner said Queensland’s Spanish mackerel fishery will not face a years-long total closure, as part of efforts to rebuild stocks that have fallen to 17 per cent of original levels. A complete closure of the fishery has been ruled out because of the impact it

would have on fishers, jobs and communities. “Initial consultation resulted in more than 1400 submissions, mostly from recreational fishers, and the key message from this consultation is that the community wants action taken to rebuild these stocks for the future,” Mr Furner said. “At the request of the commercial fishing industry, we held direct meetings with commercial fishers and charter fishing operators who are most likely to be affected by future management changes to rebuild this fishery.” Consultation also occurred with representatives of the recreational sector and fishing tackle industry. Mr Furner said the Queensland Government is now seeking final feedback from recreational and commercial fishers on options

for rebuilding our Spanish mackerel stocks. Submissions can be made at:https://bit.ly/3ywBaOo. Consultation is open until Friday August 5. Mr Furner asked stakeholders to consider the options carefully and identify which would work best for their circumstances. A final decision and announcement on management actions will be made following this next consultation period, with management actions expected to be implemented from October. “Spanish mackerel stocks are historically low, and if we don’t take steps to rebuild their stocks it could be the end of this important fishery,” Mr Furner said. “No decision has been made but doing nothing is not an option,” he said.

Cairns community POSSIBLE HUGE FINES to have say on creek name change

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CAIRNS residents can have their say on a proposal to rename Blackfellows Creek to its traditional Yidiny name to better represent the region’s Indigenous culture. A spokesman for the Gimuy Walubara Yidinji Elder Corporation said the creek had been known by its traditional name, Bana Gindarja, for thousands of years. “What we are proposing is to return the creek’s original name. It has always been known as Bana Gindarja to us,” he said. “Bana Gindarja refers to the cassowary, which is our totem. The story of Bana Gindarja tells how the cassowary lost its feathers, wings, ability to fly and how it became the colour it is.” Resources Minister Scott Stewart said the proposed change, requested by the Gimuy Walubara Yidinji people, was a more appropriate name for the culturally significant landmark. “We’ve listened to the concerns

of the Gimuy Walubara Yidinji people who requested the change with the support of local State MP Curtis Pitt and the Cairns Regional Council,” Mr Stewart said. “The new proposed name gives us a chance to use language that celebrates our First Nations people and the deep connection they hold to country – a connection that has existed for more than 60,000 years.” Speaker of the Queensland Parliament and Member for Mulgrave Curtis Pitt said changing the creek’s name would be a sign of respect to Cairns’ First Nations peoples. “This government is committed to genuine and respectful partnerships with our First Nations peoples, and that includes ensuring our place names reflect our values,” Mr Pitt said. “I would personally like to thank the Gimuy Walubara Yidinji people for their efforts in the name change process so far.

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“As a former Minister for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Partnerships, I acknowledge that a more culturally respectful name for the watercourse would be a significant step towards aspirations of reconciliation. “As with all place name changes we will engage with the community and I encourage all interested people and groups in Cairns to have their say.” The name Blackfellows Creek first appeared on maps from about 1883. The creek covers the watercourse as it journeys from Wright’s Creek, south of Cairns and west to Edmonton and Bentley Park. The consultation period will run from 8 July 2022 to 9 September 2022. For more information on the proposal and to submit a comment please visit https://bit.ly/3c0yaST

FOR TELCO INACTION ON SMS SCAMS NEW rules to require phone carriers to identify, trace and block SMS scams have been enforced by the Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA). Under the newly-registered rules, telcos must also publish information to assist their customers to proactively manage and report SMS scams, share information about scam messages with other telcos and report identified scams to authorities. The tough action is the latest measure in the ACMA’s fight against scammers. They complement ACMA-made rules that came into force on June 30, 2022 that require telcos to use multi-factor ID checks for customer transactions that are commonly targeted by scammers, including SIM swap requests and account changes. According to ACCC Scamwatch data, financial losses from SMS scams this year to date increased by 188 per cent compared to the same period in 2021 – from around $2.3 million to over $6.5 million. SMS scams accounted for about 32 per cent of all reported scams to date this year. ACMA Chair Nerida

O’Loughlin said: “There is no silver bullet to stop scams, but we know enforceable laws can have a significant impact and every blocked scam is a win for consumers. The harder we make it for scammers, the less Australians are likely to be targeted.” Combating SMS and identity theft phone scams is an ACMA compliance priority, and telcos will face penalties of up to $250,000 for breaching ACMA directions to comply with the new code. The ACMA worked closely with industry peak body Communications Alliance to develop the Reducing Scam Calls and Scam Short Messages industry code in response to evidence that SMS scams are increasing in prev-

alence and impact. Ms O’Loughlin said the new rules are the latest step towards providing better protections for consumers against scams and making Australia a harder target for scammers. “SMS scams can be highly sophisticated and have devastating financial and emotional impacts for victims. In some circumstances, scammers can take a person’s life savings and cause profound ongoing distress,” she said. “These scam messages are deeply frustrating to Australians because they are received on devices that are an essential part of our social and economic lives. Almost every Australian adult and business is affected. We shouldn’t have to screen messages and adopt workaround behaviours to be able to feel safe and stay connected,” she added. “We expect to see SMS scams reduce as industry step up to do more to protect their customers.” If you think you’ve been scammed, contact your bank and phone company immediately and report it to ‘Scamwatch’. Contact IDCARE if you’ve had personal details stolen. For information on how to spot – and stop – phone scams, visit acma.gov.au/scams.

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Corrupt cops in the ‘bad’ old US of A. I am totally disgusted that the black cop who deliberately ‘blew away’ that Aussie lady, is back walking the streets. How much of a coward do you have to be to shoot a lady in her pj’s? And now we see eight cops put sixty ‘holes’ in another young black man. (Again, gutless cowards.) If he had stayed in his car they would probably ‘gunned him down’ for menacing them with (waving a finger) or some other trumped-up crap. The first report the cops stated that they thought he had a gun on his person, then they changed that to, he had a gun in his car, must be ‘trumped up ‘because if he was that scared that he had to run, he would not have left it behind. Then we get to the ‘holes’ they peppered his body with, one would have to think that more than one cop had to stop and re-load. That’s murder, plain and simple, but they’ll walk. Thank you. Noel, Cairns How is it that a city Mayor can get busted three times over the legal booze limit, go thru 4 lanes of traffic, crash into a metal fence before hitting a tree: how is it she gets to wait 7 days before being booked. If it was ‘regular middleclass Joe’ like you and me, we would have had our ‘ticket to

ride’ torn up straight after a breath test, and blood test immediately? Is it privilege or just corruption?? Noel, Cairns

Preparing and responding to coastal hazards

ACTIONS to plan, prepare and respond to future coastal hazards, such as erosion, sea level rise and storm tide inundation, have been outlined in the Our Cairns Coast Coastal Hazard Adaptation Strategy. Cairns Regional Council is one of 31 Queensland coastal councils preparing a long-term Coastal Hazard Adaptation Strategy (CHAS) under the Queensland Government QCoast 2100 Program. The CHAS provides a guide for how Council will address coastal hazards from now until 2100 for 14 key coastal localities in Cairns, from Ellis Beach and Palm Cove to Bramston Beach, including Green and Fitzroy islands. Mayor Bob Manning said implementation of the strategy would ensure that coastal hazards were considered in the organisation’s risk framework and future planning. “It will mean that Council can apply for specific project grants and modify existing processes to take account of coastal hazards into the future,” he said. “Coastal hazard management is a critical component of

COUNCIL NEWS ... Babinda Boulders safety survey

Following recent tragedies at Babinda Boulders, Council is seeking community feedback on safety at the popular swimming and recreation area. Council wants to understand: n What attracts people to the Boulders; n How the site is being used; n How people perceive their safety; and n The effectiveness of existing risk management measures. Whether you are a regular user or occasional visitor, you can assist by completing a short survey via the Have Your Say section of Council’s website.

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adapting to climate change and to ensure that Council’s coastline and associated assets remain resilient in the long term.” The strategy assessed the potential risks to Council, community and private assets, and proposes a number of measures to mitigate those risks. An important part of the strategy was identifying the assets most at risk, what the community in each locality valued most, and adaptations that needed to be prioritised. To provide guidance on actions, 10 key adaptation principles to manage potential risks were identified, from the use of native vegetation and habitat management to planning considerations, to the modification of assets to be hazard resilient, and coastal engineering. It also considers if infrastructure will need to be relocated and what areas will be allowed to be impacted by future sea level rises, storm tide inundation and erosion. In preparing the strategy, extensive community and stakeholder engagement was undertaken. Over 1,200 people have been engaged to date on the development of the strategy. A six-week consultation process concluded at the end of August 2021, with most of the feedback on the draft strategy positive. Council has also received a $60,000 grant under Q-Coast 2 funding to undertake a risk assessment of closed landfills. Due to the coastal location of the city’s closed landfills, it is crucial Council understands potential risks to the integrity of the bund walls and plans for any rectification works.

Black Spot funding

request to improve safety

COUNCIL is seeking $600,000 from the Federal Government’s Black Spot program to improve road safety at eight high-use roundabouts: 1. Forest Gardens Blvd / George Cannon Drive / Booyong Drive, Mount Sheridan 2. Hardy Road / Tarcoola Steet / Adonis Street, Mount

Sheridan 3. Mona Street / Woodward Street / Keirle Avenue / Heavey Crescent, Whitfield 4. Forest Gardens Blvd / Sawpit Street / Madigans Drive, Mount Sheridan 5. Forest Gardens Blvd / George Cannon Drive, Mount Sheridan 6. Fig Tree Drive / Red Peak Blvd, Caravonica 7. Daphne Street / Harvey Road, Redlynch 8. Greenslopes Street / Arthur Street, Cairns North The improvement works mirror similar upgrades throughout the city that allow cyclists to ‘take the lane’.

State Budget

analysis released

ANALYSIS of the State Budget for 2022/23 indicates the Queensland Government is budgeting significant investment across a range infrastructure types in the Cairns region with $706 million in direct State capital expenditure planned for 2022/23. The analysis, tabled at Council today, revealed this equated to a capital spend of $2,751 per person in the Cairns region, the sixth highest per capita budgeted spend of any region in Queensland. However, it represented a decrease of 11% compared to 2021/22 when Cairns was the fourth highest region with $3,089 per person. The State’s 2022/23 per capita spend for Cairns was 27% less than Toowoomba/Darling Downs; 39% less than the Central Queensland (Fitzroy) region; 18% less than the Townsville region; and 10% less than the Mackay region. The analysis used the Statistical Area 4 (SA4) population of 256,645, which includes the Cairns Regional Council area, as well as sections of the adjoining local government areas of Douglas, Cassowary Coast, Mareeba, Tablelands and Yarrabah. Despite recent increases in the most recent State Budgets, capital expenditure per person for the Cairns region over the past 10 years remains the lowest of any region outside South East Queensland (ranked 8th overall).

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The report noted that the reduced capital expenditure for 2022/23 was partly due to a number of significant investments now being largely delivered or finalised, including the Smithfield Bypass, Cairns Southern Access Corridor (Stage 4) Kate to Aumuller Street, and the Cairns Convention Centre expansion. While not specifically listed in the forward estimates, the Queensland Government Budget Papers also include funding commitments for: • Cairns Water Security – Stage 1: $107.5 million pending finalisation of the Business Case and matched Federal funding; and • Cairns Marine Precinct (expansion of the precinct and development of a Common User Facility): $150 million.

Esplanade Lagoon

to close for maintenance

THE CAIRNS Esplanade Lagoon will undergo its biennial maintenance program from 18 July to 8 August to ensure the city’s most iconic feature remains in top condition. The maintenance program will include repairs and upgrades to the pool’s surface, lighting, pump systems and amenities. “The pool and its surrounds need major maintenance every two years to keep that area looking and operating at its best,” Mayor Bob Manning said.

“Without this maintenance, our lagoon wouldn’t be the star attraction that it is. “While there’s never a good time to close the lagoon, the maintenance program has been scheduled in the cooler months when usage is at its lowest and to avoid school holidays when we see southern tourists flocking to Cairns for the warmth.” The Lagoon will need to be drained for some of the maintenance to be completed, therefore a full closure is required. The lagoon will be drained on 18-19 July via a stormwater outlet. The maintenance program includes: • Detailed survey of render faults and required rectification • Repairs to subsidence-related concrete damage • Sand replenishment • Pipe work/pump repairs and valve overhauls • Clean out of balance and backwash tanks • Cleaning and polishing of fish structures • General signage renewal around lagoon The amenities building will also be closed for the same period as the lagoon. Alternative public toilets are in Fogarty Park.

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Temporary Lagoon closure

The Cairns Esplanade Lagoon will undergo its biennial maintenance program from Monday (18 July) to 8 August to ensure the city’s most iconic feature remains in top condition. The maintenance program will include repairs and upgrades to the pool’s surface, lighting, pump systems and amenities. The amenities building will also be closed (alternative public toilets are located in Fogarty Park). While there’s never a good time to close the Lagoon, the repairs have been scheduled in the cooler months when usage is at its lowest and to avoid school holidays.

Road closures for marathon

The following roads will be closed on Sunday (17 July) for the 7 Cairns Marathon: n Lake St, from McKenzie St to Airport Ave, 5am to 11.30am n Lily St, from the Esplanade to Lake St, 5am to 11.30am n Abbott St, from Upward St to Kerwin St, 5am to 11.45am n The Esplanade, from Spence St to Lily St, 5am to noon

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Improvement works Cooper Rd, Edmonton: bridge repairs, starting Monday (18 July). Poolwood Rd, Kewarra Beach: water main works at the Miami Rd intersection. Expect temporary road closures. Reservoir Rd/Pease St, Manoora: intersection upgrade, nightworks. Expect temporary lane closures. Kiernan St Manunda: kerb and channel renewal between Barlow and Wilkinson streets. Expect temporary road closures. Marett St, Stratford: drainage upgrade. Expect temporary road closures. Varley St, Yorkey’s Knob: Pavement rehabilitation near Dunne Rd intersection. Expect temporary lane closures from Monday (18 July). For a full list of works see our website.

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You Can Do ‘IT’! INFORMATION Technology (IT) has come a long way since the Sinclair ZX 80 and BBC B Computers of the early 1980’s and it’s scary to think that the small computer possibly sitting in your pocket right now, which most still call a phone, is likely to have more technology within it than that of the first spaceship to the moon. Although these advances have supposedly allowed computers and similar equipment to become more user friendly for the average person on the street, or in this case the ‘person behind a QWERTY Keyboard’, these devices, intended to make life easier, still come with a whole range of complications. No longer is it just Windows, Excel, Word and basic emails that we have to master, but now there’s Android, iOS, Bixby, Siri, Safari and many other technological anomalies to get your head around. To make things worse, many devices will not work properly without a Google Account, an Apple ID or both. Then add Gmail, Bigpond,

Hotmail, Yahoo etc. etc. etc. Dare I now mention the dreaded ‘PASSWORD’. Just when you thought everything was under control and you had carefully noted your password in a special little book, you’re told that your current password is no longer safe and requires at least one more digit and a symbol. When you nervously look through your little book, you discover that you have several amended passwords and you’ve not made it clear which one is correct. Worse still, none of them now work. If this sounds a bit like you, then help is at hand as Douglas Libraries welcome another round of their FREE ‘Tech Time’ classes. Participants can ask technical questions, use certain devices that they may possibly be thinking of purchasing in the future, plus learn a variety of everyday computer and iPad skills. Classes are being held at Mossman Library but remember, bookings are required. I caught up with the first class last Monday, which

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Popular destination for motoring enthusiasts Right: Advertisement from the “Northern Herald”, December 26, 1913. Below: At the Toll Gate of the Cairns Range Road (Gillies Highway), ca. 1935.

Giant Fig Tree on Lake Eacham Road, Yungaburra, ca. 1931.

Williams’ Lake Eacham Hotel, ca. 1939.

By Maria Larkins MANY CAIRNS residents had a motor vehicle in the 1930s and a day or weekend trip up the range appealed to many. Some would rally in groups, others in single vehicles for quiet get-aways. A popular destination was Yungaburra and the Lake Eacham Hotel. The hotel was established by the William brothers in 1910 when another mode of transport first came to the district,

the railway line. The Northern Miner reported on the pub’s opening: “The hotel is now finished and is one of the best in the North. It contains 38 rooms, is well furnished, and the bar is constructed on modern lines. It is well lighted with acetylene gas throughout and a hairdressing saloon and billiard room are attached to the building. The management are catering for the tourist trade to Lake Eacham and proposed putting steamboats on the Lake later.”

It was “replete” with every modern convenience and offered guests “excellent cuisine” and a “special jazz floor” in the lounge. There were also public tennis courts, and a 9-hole golf course nearby. In anticipation of the Gillies Highway opening in June 1926, the Hotel was significantly extended in art deco style. The wide verandahs were enclosed, and a new wing constructed to accommodate a large lounge and reception area, lounge bar and

additional bedrooms. As promised, visitors could now also hire boats at the lake and from 1927 refreshments could be taken at the Kiosk or at the Lake Barrine Teahouse. Going up the Cairns Range Road required careful planning as there was only one-way traffic and a very strict schedule via two Toll Gates. Speed was restricted to 12mph. You could ascend from the Bottom Gate from 8.30 to 9.30am, 1.30 to 2.30pm, 6.30 to 7.30 pm, 11.30 to

midnight, and 3.30 am to 4.30am. Drivers could descend from the Top Gate from 6 to 7am, 11 am to noon, 4 to 5pm, 9 to 10pm, 1.30 to 2am. Enroute to the hotel a popular attraction was the natural arch of the Giant Fig Tree on the Lake Eacham Road. Sources: TROVE. Images courtesy State Library of Queensland and State Archives of Queensland, “A Cordial Welcome” – Lake Eacham Hotel’s Visitors’ booklet, 1930.

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Get Up! Stand Up! Show Up! – NAIDOC Week 2022 The NAIDOC Week theme this year Get Up! Stand Up! Show Up! was a call for action and a time for our community to celebrate and recognise the history, culture and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples. The week began with the Mamu Traditional Owners and Mamu Tropical Skywalk hosting the opening ceremony for the Innisfail NAIDOC Week. The day included a special welcome to country, dancers, a smoking ceremony, children’s rock painting, weaving and storytelling for traditional artefacts. There was also a wonderful turnout of support at Innisfail’s NAIDOC Week March, with many attending Warrina Lakes following the march for a morning of traditional Aboriginal and Torre Strait Islander dancers and singers, music, arts and crafts. The Tully NAIDOC Week street procession was also well attended and celebrated by the community. Cassowary Coast Regional Council proudly supports local NAIDOC Week events.

Let’s Talk Budget Cassowary Coast Regional Council is taking its budget to the community with a series of information sessions to be held across the region throughout the month of July. Council’s 2022-2023 Budget was handed down at a Special (Budget) Meeting on Wednesday 29 June 2022. Mayor Mark Nolan said he was excited to be doing something Council hasn’t done before - visiting localities across the region, providing an opportunity for Council to communicate how this budget will benefit the community and for residents to ask questions and better understand budget decisions and priorities. “I look forward to speaking personally with the community about

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the budget.” Cr Nolan said. “Leading our region is a significant responsibility. It’s not one this Council takes lightly. We recognise that every cent of ratepayer funds must represent an investment in a better future. “This is a budget that gets ‘back to basics’ with funding allocated to areas where it is needed and rationalised based on community priorities to ensure the greatest benefit to you, our community. “That’s why we are presenting these community information sessions, we are excited about the future of our region and the steps we are taking to get there. We feel passionately about taking the community on that journey as well.” Cr Nolan said.

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Catching up with Cassowary Coast Libraries Bruce Parry Art exhibition at Mission Beach Library A must see collection of art local artist Bruce Parry on display at Mission Beach Library. The exhibition will be on display until Saturday 30 July 9:00am to 5:00pm.

Girringun Art Gallery at Cardwell Library Discover local Aboriginal Girringun Art at Cardwell Library. This exhibition will be on display until Saturday 30 July 9:00am to 5:00pm.

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Regina Petra Meyer at Innisfail and Mission Beach Library Innisfail Library Monday 25 July 10:100am to 11:30am Mission Beach Library Monday 25 July 2:00pm to 3:30pm Join Regina as she talks about her wanderings in the Caribbean, her passion for sailing and the unexpected, of love lost and found, and her search for freedom. Book sales and light refreshments will follow – registration are require and can be made online, www.cassowarycoast.qld.gov.au/ libraries

Community members at the recent Guided Painting at Council Library branches.

COMMUNITY FAREWELL IAN ‘DOONGA’ RULE Last week family, friends and workmates farewelled Ian ‘Doonga’ Rule, a community man, whose generosity and kind heart will be remembered by all. Doonga, a long-serving employee at the Johnstone Shire Council, and Cassowary Coast Regional Councillor for two terms from 2008, will be remembered for his commitment and dedication to the region.

Doonga devoted his time to many sporting groups, from rugby league to basketball and even coached the Innisfail Waru’s, an indigenous cricket team. He volunteered countless hours to many community events and helped shape one of the Local Government’s most effective unsealed roads policies – pushing for wet grading instead of dry – a change which is still welcomed by

rural residents. Cassowary Coast Regional Council past and serving staff and councillors formed a guard of honour at the service to pay their respects to Doonga and his family. Mayor Mark Nolan offered his deepest condolences to the family, friends and workmates on behalf of Council and the community which Doonga made such a profound impact on.

IAN ‘DOONGA’ RULE in 2015 receiving acknowledgement from former Mayor Bill Shannon for more than 50 years of service to Local Government. Ian was an employee of the former Johnstone Shire Council for 44 years and a Councillor for two terms.

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COLLABORATION KEY TO REGIONS FUTURE Cassowary Coast Regional Council has affirmed its commitment to the future economic growth of the region, endorsing a terms of reference for the creation of an Economic Development Advisory Committee (EDAC). Economic Development and Tourism portfolio holder, Councillor Renee McLeod, who will also act as the chairperson of the EDAC, said Council recognises the importance of a collaborative economic environment and

is committed to an effective partnership which provides a unified approach and collective strengths between the regions industry bodies, local chambers of commerce and energetic economic voices. “Council are committed to the prosperity of our region and noted that a new framework was required to provide leadership and identity for the region’s future. “The EDAC will provide a forum for Industry, the Chambers and small businesses

to have a voice without the administrative burden and volunteer fatigue often seen in more classical groups. “The committee will include 12 community members who demonstrate good knowledge and understanding of community issues that are relevant to economic development and most importantly show a passion for the Cassowary Coast community.” said Councillor McLeod. “The role of the EDAC

members is to actively communicate the views of the broader business community to Council and provide input and feedback to shape the development of an Economic Development Strategy. “The Economic Development Strategy, which is budgeted for delivery in 2022/23, will drive and facilitate investment in the region that will support both traditional and emerging industries and act as a catalyst for a stronger future for residents.

Appointments to the EDAC are for a twelve-month term and members must attend the quarterly meetings. Residents passionate about the economic future of the Cassowary Coast are encouraged to consider a role on Council’s Economic Development Advisory Committee (EDAC). Cr McLeod said Council is committed to working with Business and Industry to continue to promote a shared set of values that allows the

business community and Council to work together to effectively achieve a common purpose. Details regarding the expressions of interest process will be communicated shortly. To read the terms of reference for the EDAC visit https://bit.ly/3uLPGkB For any questions on the EDAC process or how to become involved email enquiries@ccrc.qld.gov.au.

Innisfail Show 2022

Last week Innisfail celebrated the Annual Show with highlights including the judging of horses, cattle, poultry, art, needlework, cooking, horticulture, birds, fruit & vegetables, photography, bananas, papaw, sugarcane and woodwork.

ANIMAL Update!! Last week Council was asked to assist in tracking the owner down of Boots, a black and white, female Kelpie X, who was found injured. Whilst Boots was microchipped, the details, unfortunately, were not current and the owner was unknown. A post went up on Council’s Facebook page, @ CassowaryCoastRegionalCouncil and it was shared throughout the online community 127 times. Boots was successfully rehomed and has since received the appropriate veterinary care. Thank you to everyone who shared information on Boots!

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One Coast - Cassowary Coast CHANGES TO OPERATING HOURS ON FRIDAY 29 JULY

Cassowary Coast Regional Council wishes to advise Council Offices, Libraries and Depots will be closed from 11:45am onwards on Friday 29 July for an internal event to recognise and celebrate the achievements of Council team members. • Waste Transfer Stations to operate as normal. Council apologises for any inconvenience this may cause and will resume normal operating hours, as follows: • Libraries open on Saturday from 9:00am • Council Offices open Monday from 8:30am

Council’s after-hours phone will be operating during the closure please call - 1300 763 903. Alternatively, please check the CCRC website at www.cassowarycoast.qld.gov.au to assist with answering any queries during this time.Payment for rates, animals, applications or permits, infringements or debtors can also be made by visiting www.cassowarycoast.qld. gov.au/my-council For more information please contact the Cassowary Coast Regional Council on 1300 763 903 or via email enquiries@ccrc.qld.gov.au.

K E Y Cassowary Coast Regional Council Contact 1300 763 903 Visit our website www.cassowarycoast.qld.gov.au Write: Please address all correspondence to: Andrew Graffen, Chief Executive Officer PO Box 887 Innisfail, QLD 4860 Email: enquiries@cassowarycoast.qld.gov.au

Cassowary Coast Regional Council has three Customer Service Centres across the region. Specially trained staff can provide information and advice on topics including: ● local laws and compliance ● rates enquiries ● account payments (EFTPOS facilities available)

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Do you need to update your Postal Address? Rate Notices for the July to December period will be issued at the beginning of August, therefore if you receive your rate notice via post and you have moved house, now is the time to submit a change of address to Council. All change of addresses must be in writing. The easiest way to submit your request is to fill out the online form here: https://cutt.ly/GLuJrfO

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Customer Service Centres and Opening Hours Innisfail Shire Hall 70 Rankin St. Innisfail Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday 8:30am - 4:30pm Wednesday 9:30am - 4:30pm Tully Tully Civic Centre, 38-40 Bryant St. Tully Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday 8:30am - 4:30pm Wednesday 9:30am - 4:30pm Cardwell Cardwell Library, 4 Balliol St. Cardwell Monday - Friday 9:00am - 5:00pm

Cassowary Coast Libraries comprises of four branches located at Cardwell, Innisfail, Tully and Mission Beach. For locations, opening times or general enquiries, please call 1300 366 616 or visit www.cassowarycoast.qld.gov.au/libraries Waste Transfer Stations locations and opening hours can be found by visiting: www.cassowarycoast.qld.gov.au/transfer-stations Community Connect is a publication of the Cassowary Coast Regional Council. Supplied by Council and published within the Cairns Local News newspaper. All enquiries regarding content contained within this publication should be directed to Council.

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ENTERTAINMENT

SALTWATER

CONNECTION INSPIRES ARTISTIC RICHES

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‘Barra’ by Kevin Edmonstone

MI Arts’ ninth annual Freshwater Saltwater exhibition, showcasing the rich diversity and artistic talent of Far North Queensland’s artists, opened this week and runs until the end of August. ‘Barra’ by artist Kevin Edmonstone is one of 13 artworks featured in the exhibition, a range of mediums (print, paintings, fibre) by eight of the region’s best-known artists. Freshwater Saltwater has already attracted the attention of art lovers and collectors, known throughout the industry as UMI Arts’ blue-chip exhibition. UMI Arts’ Exhibitions and Gallery Officer, Robyne Pacey said Freshwater Saltwater is a curated group exhibition for mid-career and established artists spanning cultural groups from Gordonvale and Kuranda to western Cape York and the Torres Strait Islands. According to Ms Pacey, the exhibition is so named to reflect a metaphorical ideology of Far North Queensland’s

Moving Rock Story III by Lisa Michl Ko-manggén OAM

two very distinct and diverse cultures from an artistic perspective in which mainland Aboriginal custodians are mostly connected to ‘freshwater’ while Torres Strait Islanders find closer association to ‘saltwater’. “This year’s beautiful and thoughtprovoking collection of artworks is a response to culture and Country. acknowledges each artist’s cultural diversity and distinct connection to freshwater and saltwater in Far North Queensland,” she said. The exhibiting artists are Andrew Duffin from Kuranda, Dorothy Edwards from western Cape York, Kevin Edmondstone from Gordonvale, Lara Fujii from Badu Island, Lisa Michl Ko-manggén OAM from western Cape York, Melanie Hava from the Johnstone River, Natasha Davui from south west and far north Queensland and Robert Tommy Pau from Merian, eastern Torres Strait Islands. According to UMI Arts Executive Officer, Peter Lenoy there are many

notable works comprising this year’s Freshwater Saltwater exhibition. “Freshwater Saltwater is a real celebration for our artists who have independently achieved a major milestone in their career with artwork that is a high level of quality, collectible, and exhibition ready. “While we do focus many of our programs and exhibitions at developing emerging artists, Freshwater Saltwater is about enhancing the profiles and careers of our more established members who by osmosis, provide an inspiration to newcomers – demonstrating just how far art practice and cultural expression can take you,” Mr Lenoy said. Exhibition details UMI Arts’ Freshwater Saltwater Exhibition officially opened on Thursday 14 July at UMI Arts’ Jensen Plaza Gallery in Manoora. The exhibition is free to view between Monday and Friday and runs until Wednesday, August 31 2022.

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UMI Arts is the incubator Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultural organisation for Cairns and Far North Queensland. Established in 2005, UMI Arts mission is to operate an Indigenous organisation that assists Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to participate in the maintenance, preservation and protection of cultural identity. Image: Kel Williams with platypus carving. Courtesy Lovegreen Photography.

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ENTERTAINMENT The Great Northern Jazz

FRI 26 AUG - SUN 4 SEP 2022 THE TANKS will be full of entertainment in coming weeks, including a top jazz outfit making a home return this weekend. The Great Northern Jazz Explosion comprises some of Australia’s best jazz musicians, and luckily for the people of Cairns, they are locals. They’re due to set their hometown alight with a finger-clicking smooth performance at Tanks Arts Centre on Saturday, July 16. Featuring National Jazz Awards winner, Mike Rivett on saxophone and Ableton Live, Mike Price (ex head of jazz studies at

ANU) on guitar, local legend, Tommy See Poy on keyboards, Josh Holt (recently from Melbourne) on double bass, and another local legend, Joe Vizzone on drums and percussion, The Great Northern Jazz Explosion is armed to the hilt with musicianship and vibe! The musical program will draw upon Rivett’s original library of compositions, featuring music from his well-received debut album, Digital Seed. There will also be a selection of music from his Japanese group, Bungalow, jazz standards, and compositions

from the other members of the group in the mix. Rivett and his crew plan to touch hearts with their music while creating a virtuosic spectacle, full of dynamic interplay and excitement. The music will be sometimes introspective and acoustic, and sometimes wild and unbridled; aided by “the machines” (Ableton Live and computergenerated soundscapes). The listener can expect an eclectic mix of carefully crafted music, lots of improvisation, joyous musical energy, all delivered with the spirit of the north.

GIG Guide

*Please check with the Venues regarding any cancellations or entry requirements due to COVID-19

FRIDAY Barbary Coasters - Cairns Cruising Yacht Squadron, 4:00pm Whiskey Boat - Cairns Cruising Yacht Squadron, 6:00pm Cameron Cusack - Bar36 @ The Reef Hotel Casino, 6:00pm Carrizma - Cazalys Cairns, 6:15pm Russell Harris - Edge Hill Memorial Bowls Club, 6:30pm Mitch King - Lions Den Hotel, 7:00pm Kaweyova - Central Hotel Port Douglas, 7:30pm Janna Mercedes - The Ant Hill Hotel Mareeba, 8:00pm JC Stylles - The Jazz Sanctuary, 8:00pm The Pigs - Bar36 @ The Reef Hotel Casino, 9:00pm

SATURDAY Janna Mercedes - The Beach House Trinity Beach, 4:00pm Cameron Cusack - Bar36 @ The Reef Hotel Casino, 5:00pm Big Jim - Cazalys Cairns, 6:15pm Great Northern Jazz Explosion - Tanks Arts Centre, 6:30pm Good Ole Boyz - Sports Arena @ The Reef Hotel Casino, 7:30pm White Rabbit Party - Elixir Music Bar, 8:00pm The Love Handles - Tolga Hotel, 8:00pm Kaweyova - Pier Bar, 8:00pm Harmonique - Dunwoody’s, 8:00pm The Pigs - Bar36 @ The Reef Hotel Casino, 9:30pm Sanchez - Bar36 @ The Reef Hotel Casino, 12:00am

SUNDAY DjGlennW - Dundees at the Cairns Aquarium, 11:30am Harmonique - Coco Mojo, 1:00pm Dazz & the Boyzz - The Celt, 2:00pm Bobby Maguire - Trinity Beach Tavern, 2:00pm Marty Bell - Yorkeys Knob Boat Club, 3:00pm Russell Harris - Palm Cove SLSC, 3:00pm Ceejay & Victoria - Edge Hill Memorial Bowls Club, 3:00pm Kaweyova - O’Donnells Palm Cove, 4:00pm Mitch King - Bar36 @ The Reef Hotel Casino, 7:30pm

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ENTERTAINMENT 1

The Reef Stampede 2022 & Fireball After Party at The Reef Hotel Casino

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HERE IT IS! THE OFFICIAL HOEDOWN OF THE PBR CAIRNS THE REEF STAMPEDE JULY 15 & 16 YEEEEEHAA! Meet to cowboys of the PBR at the official meet and greet on Friday 15th 8pm then into those supercharged Rockin Hillbillys… The Pigs! Join us at the Fireball after party on Saturday with great tunes by the Good Ole Boyz and The Pigs. the biggest hoedown this side of Texas!

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Sun July 17, 2022 @ 10:30am - 12:30pm

Join us in Cairns for the 7 Cairns Marathon Festival on Sunday July 17, 2022. The Cairns Marathon Festival is a must-do destination event in Australia for all running and lifestyle event enthusiasts. Located in beautiful North Queensland participants will want to increase their stay to take in the beauty of the tropics.

Cairns Mr Perfect, FREE BBQ for men at Sea Eagle BBQ Area on the Esplanade.

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The Reef Stampede…. just like to bulls of the PBR….tonnes of bucking fun!

Tue July 19, 2022 @ 7:30pm - 10:30pm Kate Miller-Heidke – Child in Reverse Tour at Cairns Performing Arts Centre

Frontier Touring are delighted to announce award-winning singer-songwriter Kate Miller-Heidke‘s Child In Reverse Tour, taking place July 2022. Joined by her six-piece band, the tour will see Kate play regional towns and cities across Australia, performing 13 shows over one month. WITH SPECIAL GUEST: Emily Wurramara INFORMATION: frontiertouring.com/katemillerheidke

Fri July 15, 2022 @ 4:00pm Sun July 17, 2022 @ 8:00pm

KURANDA ROOTS FESTIVAL 2022 We are very excited to announce our FULL line up release – featuring: Trans-Tasman soul dubsters Sub-Tribe, Reggae producer and activist Monkey Marc, world famous drummer extraordinaire Benjamin Walsh’s live Jungle Show, Brisbane’s super funky Chocolate Strings, Melbourne’s boss selecta Lady Banton, NZ’s Rayjah45, North African kora extraordinaire Julian Belbachir, Brisbane’s ska raggamuffins The MadTones ft Torres Bradley, Kuranda legends of roots rock reggae The Pad Boys, the silken vibes of Cinnamon Sun, tropical faves The Zephyrbees, Manuka, ZDC, Jesse Whitney, Chilacayote, Faux Mo, Secret Tuesdays, Solomon, Old Man River, Mr Molecule, Komorebi, Djarraway, Djinnah, Camo Koala, Audiopirate, Dubcide, Mistickal Dubmaker, Spring Jaiah, Scout, Tasty DJ, Psyd FX, Solua (Duo), Seijin Sound, Art of Connection and Spotty Dot. They will be joined by an eclectic program of fun workshops, a festival art gallery and a food and craft village.

To get an idea of what happens at a BBQ, click the link: https://mrperfect.org.au • Google Maps: Sea Eagle BBQ area behind the Cairns Tennis Courts. City side of the skate park – https://goo.gl/maps/PYHVy2gdqPFrKxPh9 • Bad Weather Back-Up Location: Mudie’s Cafe

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MISSION ARTS ANNIVERSARY AWARDS EXHIBITION Sue Pullman - ‘A Quiet Moment” (Oil)

Mission Arts 2022 Anniversary Awards Exhibition and Opening Night 6pm Saturday 6th August Tickets: $30 members $35 non-members Includes: complimentary drink on arrival, live music,

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ISSION Beach Community Arts Centre, known simply as Mission Arts, is inviting the public to help it celebrate 11 years of bringing creative opportunities to the people of Mission Beach and surrounding areas, with an Anniversary Awards Exhibition opening at the Centre on Saturday, 6 August. Since opening its doors to the community in 2011, Mission Arts has showcased the works of talented local and regional artists in an annual awards exhibition. Prized awards, made possible through corporate sponsorships and contributions by local businesses and individuals, are extended to artists in various categories. The Anniversary Awards Exhibition celebrates another year of successful operation at Mission Arts. The exhibi-

tion will include diverse works from artists across the region and is a unique opportunity for visitors to buy original works of art at affordable prices. The art to be featured in the exhibition includes several themes of focus including local scenes, figurative, flora and fauna, photographic and sculpture. Mission Arts opened in late August 2011 and was designed by Bark Architects and funded by the Federal Government’s Economic Stimulus Package. Mission Arts is proud that it is a professional, attractive, comfortable and very functional venue. It plays an important cultural role in the Cassowary Coast community, promoting the Arts, and providing a focal point for artists to meet and where everyone can join in social activities. The Mission Arts Anniver-

sary Awards Exhibition will be open to the public and will be shown daily from August 6 to September 13, 2022. Opening night is a ticketed event and information regarding this is located on the Mission Arts website:https://bit.ly/3Ph6jwe Gallery entry is free of charge though gold coin donations, which support the ongoing exhibitions, events and activities of the arts centre, are gratefully received. The Mission Arts Anniversary Awards Exhibition is presented by the Mission Beach Community Arts Centre and made possible through the generous contributions of major sponsor Community Bank Mission Beach, Bendigo Bank and our other award and supporting sponsors.

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You could find yourself left with someone’s dirty laundry. Opportunities to travel will be favourable in terms of moneymaking connections. Inharmonious situations at home may be extremely upsetting for you this week.

Dealing with foreigners will be most enlightening. Try not to take others for granted. Tempers could get out of hand this week. Romantic opportunities will be plentiful if you go out with friends. Compromising could be on the agenda this week.

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You will be able to get your own way if you use your intellectual charm and know how. Your stubborn nature will backfire if you give your mate an ultimatum. Look at the possibilities of starting a small part time business with friends or relatives.

Do your best, but don’t make too many promises or you may exhaust yourself. Uncertainties regarding relatives will make situations uncomfortable if you attend a family function. Don’t allow your lover to take advantage of your good nature. Your outgoing nature will win hearts.

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REAL ESTATE

NEW ECO-FRIENDLY, AFFORDABLE DOME HOME CONCEPT SET FOR LAUNCH IN REGION

New Concept Freedome Home

By David Gardiner DOME homes could be a familiar sight in far north Queensland streets in coming years, with a decision by an innovative home builder to establish an eco-friendly, affordable housing alternative locally. THE ‘Freedome For Me’ home company hopes to provide local jobs and establish an industry in Babinda, south of Cairns, with its product combining architec-

tural science and locally-sourced materials which company owner Andrew Lizzio said, are produced with a low-carbon footprint. “Our homes are built by clipping together specially designed, environmentally friendly lightweight blocks – almost like Lego and Duplo bricks,” Mr Lizzio said. While not giving away the “trade secret” of what is actually in the materials, “it is the interconnectivity of all of these blocks that creates strength and

durability,” he said. Freedome’s sales and marketing manager, Grace Fiore said the company have put two years of extensive research into the project, to come up with a product that is both eco-friendly and affordable. “Freedomes cost a fraction of the price of conventional homes to build, with options ranging from a one-bedroom home for $47,000, up to a three-bedroom home for $125,000,” she said. As for the flexibility of design

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and future needs of homeowners, the dome home modules can be adjusted and expanded to suit changing needs. “One of the best things about Freedome homes is that modules can easily be added and taken away at any given time because the blocks are not glued together,” Mr Lizzio said. Because the blocks can be assembled and disassembled, homeowners can build to accommodate their current lifestyle and when

circumstances change, they can reconfigure their home by either adding or removing blocks. “This means people no longer have to build for future needs.” Ms Fiore said the company’s building process is less onerous than the more traditional house building, and “Freedome homes are built in weeks, not months.” For people seeking to buy their own homes but who face rapidly rising house prices or new home building costs, the new company

hopes their product will fill a major need in affordable housing. Freedome’s plans are to set up a permanent industry in Babinda, based at a workshop or factory, employing skilled locals to help them build the dome homes. In August this year, they will have a ground-breaking event on a block of land in King Street, Babinda, where they will construct a display dome home.

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SPORT MOSSMAN LADIES’ BOWLS June 4th Pennants: Our ladies won against Marlin Coast - well done. June 7th Consistency Competition: Barbara Withers forfeited her game against Christy Colley - Christy plays the next round; Maree Crees def Trish Arnold. Next round has Carole Maxted vs Christy Colley; Honey Coysh vs Maree Crees. Names in by 12:00pm and we play at 1:00pm, bowls attire. Reminder: ladies, get your gifts for Xmas in July into the bowls room please. Any ladies wishing to learn to play, there is free coaching available - contact Carole Maxted: caroles44bb@ dodo.com.au or 0400 954 537. Sunday June 3rd Mixed Social Bowls: Winners: Honey Coysh and John Boadle; R/ups: Pauline Lightfoot, Trish Speechley and David Speechley. Names in by 12:00pm and play starts at 1:00pm, Casual attire. Come and enjoy a light lunch before play. For more information ring Mossman Bowls Club: 4098 1434. MOSSMAN MEN’S BOWLS Thursday July 7: 20 bowlers for social bowls. Congratulations to Mario Girgenti to win the meat tray. Saturday July 9: 32 bowlers for Jackpot bowls. Eric Smith, Steve Renton def Steve Cue, Gordon Henderson 23-22; Billy Smith, Gary Watts def SAS, Bill Allison 23-21; David White, Mick Plummer, Nev Fletcher def Malachy McTaggart, Terry Richards, Bernie Savage 2217; in the Club Championship Triples: John Cochrane, Ranald Edwards, Col Widdows def Mick Frese, Chris Payne, Dick Pitt 25-14; Peter Fairchild, Doug Pitt, Nev Tesch def Charlie Toohey, Richard Anderson, Peter Gorsuch 27-12; and the winners for the day, David Blain, David Turnbull, Jim Geddes def Peter Busch, Andy Harris, Joe Girgenti 31-13. Club Championship games this weekend: Saturday July 16, Triples: Gerrard Beech, Kelvin Cunningham, David White vs David Blain, SAS, Nev Fletcher. Sunday July 17, in the handicap singles, Bruce Lester (-5) vs Gerrard Beech (-5).

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0475759808 or follow on our Facebook page. WEST CAIRNS MEN’S BOWLS CLUB Friday Night Scroungers: Winner: Chris Ballantyne; R/ up: Ann Winsor. Tuesday Comp: Winners: N Kehrer, C Ballantyne and John Bent 27pts; R/ up: A Sanderson, R Morris and J Rilley + 21pts. Thirsty Thursday: the best players were Geoff Smith, Yakka and Ted Hellmuth. Sunday Morning: Winners: Patty Pue, John Murray and B Berger on 23pts; R/up: Trevor, Des Lazarus and Ernie Harris also on 22pts. Club Championship “A” (1) Singles: Bill Berger 25pts def Ashley Snow 24pts; (2) Eddie Czarnecki 25pts def Greg Stanley 23pt. “A” Pairs B Mlikota and Ash White 26pts def K Richardson and Mick Lynch 22pts in the semi-final. Men’s 4’s Final was won by T’Mor, P Buntain, S Carolan and Steve Smith 26pts defeating W Edwards, Jim Carr, Boris Mlikota and Steve Wilson 13pts. B singles game was won by Greg Stanley 25pts def J Wilcox 14pts. Pennants Div 1: Edge Hill def West Cairns across 3 teams to be the Champion team in this division for 2022. Pennants Div 2: West Cairns def Edmonton to be the Champion team for this division in 2022. Please check the board for names for A singles and B singles or Triples to be played this Week. Ensure that Helen Knows any programmed games. MARLIN COAST BOWLS CLUB Tuesday Afternoon Men’s Triples: Winner: Peter/N Sellwood, Don C, Calvin; R/ up: Brian, Bob, Clive. Tuesday Night Bowls: Spider: Jack, Joice, Eden, Michelle, Chris, Noa, Lorrie, Hannah, Simon. Wednesday mixed bowls: Winner: A Jacobs/P Cavanagh, A Ashton, M Kennan; R/up: B Jackman, P Anderson, B Clarkson. Thursday Men’s Triples: First: G Andersen, M Sellwood, D Gibson, Second: Bobby, Don, Paul Sorenson. Saturday Afternoon Walking Pairs: Winners

of Winners: Y Best, M Kennan; Winners of Losers: N Newton, G McCall. Club Championships: Ladies A Grade Singles Final: C Scott def Y Best 25-18. Open Singles first round: P Hamilton def L Mikic; C Twigger def T Tibbett; D Gibson def M Hartin; R Gillman def A Lim; D Grummitt def M Travers; N Robson def S Mann; C Thompson def P Callaghan; S Vidgen def J Gillman. Next round this Friday starting at 5:30pm. Like us on Facebook. Special Events: Raffles Friday night also trivia. Ladies AGM July 20th 11:00am, nomination sheets out. Men’s AGM July 21st 5:30pm, nomination sheets out. Board AGM August 7th 10:00am, nomination sheets out. GORDONVALE BOWLS Wednesday Social Bowls at 1:00pm names by 12:30pm. We welcome new players. Nominations are open for the Ladies Pyramid Fours Wednesday August 10th at 12:30pm. Sponsors: Linda Owens & Naomi Corkill. Thursday: Club Selected 3 Bowl Pairs at 1pm: Winners from last week: Frank Rich & Graeme Spicer; R/Up: Mick & Mucka. Raffle Winner: Frank Rich. Date Claimers: Saturday August 13th: OPEN PYRAMID FOURS, Sponsored by MSF SUGAR & Gordonvale Bowls Club. Saturday August 27th: OPEN TRIPLES, Sponsored by GILBOY Hydraulic Solutions. Nominations are open now. Some teams have already nominated. First 16 teams accepted for each day, excellent Prize Money. Thanks again to our volunteers for the upkeep of the green & surrounds. Club Phone 4056 1050. MAREEBA BOWLS CLUB Play under the shade on our carpet green for perfect bowling conditions. For information and nominations ph 4092 5288. Wednesday July 6th: Rodeo Festival bowls, Ladies’ Day: Club selected mixed triples/fours: Sponsored by Mareeba Rodeo Association: Winners Dorethy Bew, Rob Brown, Laurie Steffensen; R/up: Jan Leinster, Joe Milicevic, Ray Mitchell. 3rd Ethel Thompson, Bob Pitson,

Tania Sprengal, Lyn Kattenburg. A great afternoon of bowls and afternoon tea with the Rodeo Queen entrants. Thursday July 7th: 4 bowl Jackpot pairs selfselected: Winners: Rob Brown, Neil Vogler; R/up: Raewyn Keddie, John Burns. Best second game Carmel Dezen, Graham. Jackpot remains. Sunday July 10th: Club selected fours, triples, pairs: winners: Peter Stevens, John from Yarraman, Pauline Brown. Tuesday night barefoot bowls postponed until further notice. Good bowling everyone. WEST CAIRNS TPI MEMORIAL BOWLS CLUB We had the best conditions for a long-time last Monday when sixteen dedicated bowlers played their afternoon social game under the West Cairns cover. Winners decided after the game were the team lead by Norma Wright supported by Pieta Pawlin and Anne Semken. The play as usual was friendly with all teams enjoying the afternoon. Before the start of play next Monday, the committee will meet and discuss the results for the first six months of this year. Could all of the committee members be present at 11:30am. Players who wish to participate in the game next week should contact our selector Rosemary on mobile 0409 624 623 to ensure they are included as soon as possible. New players are always welcome to join us, but they should advise details of their parent club, a mobile phone contact and details of their normal playing position at time of calling. We are proud of the conditions we can offer players, having a carpet green, lighting available, and an excellent afternoon tea provided every Monday which is part of the green fee. Further information can be provided on request. The cards are called at 1:15pm when all players should be present. Play commences at 1:30pm after a raffle is drawn and continues until 4:30pm with the afternoon tea break provided. At the end of play, a team is selected by drawing a team card to determine the winning team. All registered bowlers are welcome to join us

on any Monday for an interesting and enjoyable afternoon. BROTHERS EDMONTON LADIES & MEN’S BOWLS Ladies Section: Thursday July 7th Consistency Singles: Judy Rick def Kay Paki. Club Championship Pairs Final: Terry and Christine def Annette and Lois. Coming events: Social bowls as usual on Thursday. Men’s Section: Wednesday July 6th Winners: Allen Muller, Rob Moody, Don Lawton; R/up: David Cairns, Allan Peterson, Bob White; 3rd: Mick Catalano, Michael O’Halloran, Rick Pamphilon. Saturday July 9th: Winner: Max Harker, Roz Fraser, Linda Uhrenholt, Bev Hill; R/ up: Sam Finocchiiaro, David Cairns, Anne Windsor, Michael O’Halloran. Congratulations to 2022 Club Championship Fours: Joe Jackson, Rob Morris, John Blain, Garry Davies. Coming Events: Saturday July 16th-Sunday 17th: Brothers Edmonton “Men’s Fours Classic”: Collection of Cards 8:00am for play at 8:30am on both days. Wednesday July 20th: Men’s Self Select “3 Bowl” triples cash prizes to Overall winner, 2nd winner of first game, 3rd Winner of game 2, plus Jackpot on the last game, visitors welcome. Nominations close 11:30am for play at 12:30pm contact Don Stewart on 0427 816 894. MILLAA MILLAA GOLF Sunday July 10th: 27 players, including sponsors Dwain and Scotty from Paint Right Cairns, and Dave Morrision from Atherton. Paint Right are offering a discount to all current Millaa Millaa Golf Club Members. Stableford competition. Winner: Wayne Crowley, 38pts (21pts on the back nine); R/ up: Trevor Warrener 38pts; 3rd: Graham Murray 37pts. NTP: 5/14 Ray Marsh; 1/10 winner: Kelvine Groves; second shot specialist Warwick Howart nearest on 3/12. Six raffle draws: Kelvin Groves won 2; Don McHardie; Geoff Errey, Gary Sinclair and Bob Collyer won one each. Members draw number 28 belonging to Warwick

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SPORT Howarth, winning $60. Next week is a three ball Medley Ambrose Sponsored by BCF Innisfail, so get your team together and we will see you next week. ATHERTON GOLF CLUB Wednesday Sporters July 6th: 11 Hole clubhouse side wet course with 26 players: Winner on 23 pts was Bill Denmark; R/ up: Barney Pensini 22 pts on countback from Disco. NTPs 3 Snowy, 6 (8th) Jonsey, 9 (Ladies 3rd) R Twine. Least putts jackpots 2 on 17. Raffle $20 Broads, $10 Meathook, 1 ball Itelo. Sporter of the year update after 6 months: 4 players on 30 pts: Jenko, Roger Twine, Roy MP and Irish. Thursday July 7th 2 Ball Ambrose sponsored by Patsy McMahon and Marea Mead: Winners: Janette Hancock and Pam Duck with a wonderful 53 nett; R/up:Lois Cross and Debbie Peressini with 63 nett on a countback to Mel Pensini and Gaye Steventon. Pin shots went to 3 Lyn Morrison, 9 Patsy McMahon, 11 Lois Cross and 2nd on 18 was Dee Jierasak. Longest drive A Grade Shelley Broadley, B Grade Dee Jierasak and C Grade Debbie Peressini. Friday 6 Hole Chook run July 8th: Winner Pam Duck with 16 pts; R/up: Sam Duck 14 pts on countback from Shane Hinckley. Saturday July 9th: Turner Shield Stableford, sponsored by Platypus Patches Embroidery, many thanks. Men’s had a great field of 90 including 21 visitors. Overall and Div 2 winner Rhett Lamperd 42 pts; Div 2 R/up: Brendan Twine 40 pts; 3rd: Andrew Taske 36pts. Div 1 winner John Dunne 41 pts; R/up: Nick Smith 37 pts on countback from Itelo Poggioli. NTPs 3 Towie; 9 Gaz Tomo; 11 A Giggs (Cairns); 18 Jonsey. Ladies was won by Lisa Lowres on 37 pts; R/up: Debbie Peressini on 34pts. Good luck to the 10 Atherton Ladies who played in the FNQ Ladies Open Championships held at Mareeba Golf Club this weekend.

Pickleball: the fun sport with the strange name

Pickleball is a racquet sport, and a cross between tennis, table tennis and badminton. It was first introduced to Cairns and Australia seven years ago is one of the fastest growing sports here and in the world. The bat, or paddle as it is known, is solid and similar in size to an oversize table tennis bat. The light whiffle-style ball is about the size of a tennis ball, and the net is a little lower than a tennis net. The fun sport is played on a court with similar dimensions to a badminton court and can be played indoors or outdoors. For those with a more competitive streak, there are numerous tournaments held around the state and country. During the recent North Queensland Games held at the Townsville Tennis centre, club members contested all three major events. Gold medals were won in both the men’s and women’s doubles, along with silver in the mixed doubles. Other medals were col-

lected in other divisions as well. The Cairns & District Pickleball Club has over 120 members made up of players in Cairns and the Atherton Tablelands. The sport is played in Cairns at the Redlynch Central Sports Stadium (opposite the Redlynch shopping centre) on Mondays, Wednesdays & Fridays between 9am & 12pm. Other Far North venues include Malanda, Tully and Cardwell. New players are welcome anytime. For those who would like to experience the sport firsthand, the club will be holding an open day/come and try day, on Sunday July 31 between 10am & 2pm. Cost of $5 includes court hire and use of equipment. Morning tea and lunch will also be provided. Everyone is welcome. For enquiries, please contact Graham on 0427533921 or visit Cairns Pickleball Facebook page https://bit.ly/3IDbUL7

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CAIRNS Convention Centre will once again be converted into a world-class rodeo arena this Saturday night, with the Professional Bull Riders Monster Energy Tour Cairns Invitational set to take centre stage as one of Far North Queensland’s premier sporting events. Riders from across the nation will go head-to-head this weekend, where crucial bonus points will be up for grabs. Only a few points separate the top riders. The event is set to shake up the national standings ahead of the PBR Tour Grand Finals in

Townsville in four months’ time. The event will also mark Mareeba rider, Kurt Shephard’s first big event since a neck injury earlier in the year ruled him out of the competition. Mr Shephard, who started the season off strong prior to his injury, made his comeback at the Rockhampton Invitational in June and recently competed in the Mount Isa Invitational late last month where he placed fifth. “It just feels really good to be back,” says Mr Shephard. “As far as physical fitness, I feel really good. Each bull I get on, the

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Major boost to region’s cricket

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By David Gardiner ONE-DAY International Cricket making a return later this year will provide a major boost for the sport in the Cairns and far north region, according to the game’s local officials. For the first time in nearly a decade in Cairns, the three One-Day International (ODI) day-night games will be played from September 6-11 between Australia and New Zealand at Cazalys. The Cairns ODIs follow soon after Australia hosts ODIs with Zimbabwe in Townsville. Local cricket, which will

help host the internationals, comprises of six first grade sides and numerous other grade sides including juniors, all excited that their Aussie cricket heroes are coming to Cairns to compete against their trans-Tasman rivals, the Black Caps. Peter Huey, president Cairns Cricket Association said not only will the games be a major boost for the region in international sport tourism, but also from a cricket perspective, the three ODIs will provide a huge inspiration for the sport locally. “It’s phenomenal that we’re

going to be able to see International Cricket, trans-Tasman cricket, played at the highest level at one of the best venues in Australia,” Mr Huey said. “We’re stoked and what it’s going to do for the growth of the sport and the recent lights being put in at Griffiths Park, it’s just going to be gangbusters we hope for our sport and for Cairns.” Mr Huey said junior cricketers will especially be looking forward to watching the international team players that they look up to. “When we were young we all looked up to like the Jeff

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Thompsons and the Dennis Lillees from my era. We enjoy catching up with them when they travel up for the Bulls Masters. And then you watch this new generation that’s coming through and their idols are like Steve Smith and Dave Warner, Marnus Labuschangne.” Up to 18,000 spectators could potentially go to watch the Cazalys day-nighters. “There is the old rivalry there and there are a lot of New Zealanders in and around Cairns and offshore, the spectacle itself and what it does for the tourism industry. We’re

really going to see top-level stuff.” The other great news for the region’s cricket is that more of the sport will make a return to Cazalys, after years of the game not being played there much. “We’re looking to work on and improve our relationship with Cazalys and hoping that the future can bring some more cricket to the region, not just at the international level, with even local stuff. “We do have a national championship in late September, early October – the Bulls Masters which is open

competition between the eight zones throughout Queensland, and they’ll all be travelling to Cairns In September. We’re hoping to be able to play a couple of games under lights over there at Cazalys as well.” The one-day internationals, those in cricket believe, will be a great restart for the sport in the region. “To have that level of cricket played I believe is certainly the best stepping stone we could possibly imagine to rekindle this relationship with one of the best sporting venues in the state.”

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