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FAR North Queensland residents in need of emergency pre-hospital care are being better serviced with the addition of a new Mercedes Sprinter 419 emergency ambulance. Speaker of the Queensland Parliament and Member for Mulgrave Hon Curtis Pitt MP said the state-of-the-art vehicle is helping provide first-class healthcare to the community. “The vehicle includes a number of practical features to assist officers during a wide-range of daily operational duties, including a power-assisted stretcher, which has been proven to reduce the risk of manual-handling injuries.” In addition to the Stryker power-assisted stretcher which can carry patients up to 318kg, the vehicle is equipped with a Stryker stair chair to safely support patients weighing up to 228kg. “Being able to raise and lower patients at the touch

of a button protects our paramedics from potential lifting and carrying injuries,” Mr Pitt saidQueensland Ambulance Service (QAS) Assistant Commissioner Michelle Baxter said QAS ambulances travel more than 44 million kilometres per year and the new vehicle will make the journey more comfortable for officers and patients. “These new ambulances have undergone extensive conversion in consultation with paramedics and are a highly effective platform to provide emergency pre-hospital care to the sick and injured,” Assistant Commissioner Baxter said. “The vehicles are specifically designed to meet our needs and contain safety features not commonly available in standard vans within Australia.”

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Taylors Point at Trinity Beach TWO Far North Queensland based organisations have joined with Traditional Owners in a bold move to raise funds to purchase the iconic 18.5 hectare headland Taylor Point at Trinity Beach. Community Heritage Action, Register and Monitoring (CHARM) and Cairns and Far North Environment Centre (CAFNEC) have set in motion a buy back crowdfunding campaign which has raised $10,000 in the first three days. After decades of failed development attempts, the iconic headland is on the market for between $6.1 million and $8 million despite stringent building restrictions. Over the past 30 years

local residents have joined with Cairns Regional Council as respondents to fight against three inappropriate developments in the Planning and Environment Court. Developers lost all three cases, but the current Cairns Regional Council under Mayor Bob Manning approved a slightly altered development plan for 16 residential allotments. The land was deeded in 1969 to the Anglican Diocese of North Queensland by Mrs Josephine Blessas requesting it be used for youth purposes. However, the Anglican Church then sold it off to private developers for approximately $3.2 million. “Taylor Point is the last

undeveloped headland along the Cairns coast and has high scenic value and provides unique recreational opportunities including spectacular coastal walking tracks which would link Kewarra Beach with Trinity Beach. “It also has a powerful Indigenous history, outstanding geological formations and significant vegetation and ecosystems which include stands of 35m tall ancient eucalypts” said CAFNEC President Denis Walls, one of the Cairns residents

involved in organising the buy back. “The three parties involved in the buyback are inviting local businesses, organisations and community groups to come on board to demonstrate to all three tiers of government that they too should contribute to the buy back and secure the future of this amazing place, not for an elite few, but for the whole community and for future generations” said CHARM Coordinator Geoff Holland.

Work to improve traffic flow at the Smithfield temporary traffic signals will be completed today. On 7 February, traffic switched to a temporary signalised T-intersection at the intersection of Captain Cook Highway and Cairns Western Arterial Road (CWAR). Member for Barron River Craig Crawford MP said he appreciated that the temporary signals had contributed to increased congestion and he thanked motorists for their patience. “The switch from a roundabout to traffic signals is a significant change for thousands of motorists. “This three-way configuration is temporary and will not be the permanent intersection at project completion.”

“I urge motorists to continue to be patient while Transport and Main Roads continues its work to make life easier for commuters and tourists. The intersection is being upgraded to a four-legged, signalised intersection as part of the $164 million Smithfield Bypass. The temporary configuration will be in place until the end of May 2021, weather permitting. To receive regular updates on the Smithfield Bypass Project, visit https://www.tmr.qld. gov.au/smithfieldbypassproject

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Champion of Indigenous justice A Cairns-based Mamu and Gunggandji barrister has received the Australian Lawyers Alliance’s (ALA) Queensland Civil Justice Award this week. Melia Benn works to provide Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander individuals and communities fair access to the legal system. The annual ALA Civil Justice Award recognises individuals or organisations who have displayed an outstanding commitment to the pursuit of justice.

Troy and Daniela Furner with Xavia (9) and Marley (7).

Travelling coffee family hits the road TANYA MURPHY

THE co-founders of a popular local coffee business, who were instrumental in the movement towards reducing plastic waste in Cairns, are embarking on a round-Australia awareness-raising trip. Troy and Daniela Furner co-founded Cairns coffee brand Blackbird Espresso and wholesale company Coffee NQ with Graham and Lin Penfold in 2014. After seven successful years of serving specialty coffee at their two cafes and wholesale business in Cairns, the Furners are now farewelling the region and setting off on a cross-country trip which they will share through their Instagram account, ‘The Travelling Coffee Family.’ They will set off next week on the epic year-long trip with their children Xavia (9) and Marley (7) as ambassadors for reusable coffee cup initiative Green Caffeen. “Australians throw out a whopping 2.7 million single-use or disposable coffee cups every single day, and they are not easily recycled due to their plastic lining and contamination, often ending up in landfill, or worse, as plastic litter in our environment,” said Mr Furner. “Throughout our trip we hope to highlight the natural beauty that we are so lucky to have in Australia, and the importance of protecting it. “Thanks to Green Caffeen,

coffee addicts can now get their fix without contributing towards waste in our beautiful environment. “Just download the free Green Caffeen App, grab a free reusable cup from a participating café, scan it, take it home and enjoy your coffee, and return it on your next visit, just like a library book.” Green Caffeen was started by two men in New South Wales, and there are already more than 500 participating stores in Australia, including more than 20 in Cairns, and the initiative has already saved more than half a million cups from going to landfill. The Furner’s Newell Street Café, Blackbird Warehouse, is leading the way in giving single-use cups the bird after celebrating “Use Your Own Cup Day” on January 28. The café succeeded in going nearly 100 per cent single-usefree after a three-week campaign encouraging customers to embrace reusable cups. Now, Mr and Mrs Furner have sold the business and will travel around Australia with a four-wheel drive and a campervan, stopping in at cafes all over the country. They will also post videos from their adventures, including lots of tips on different methods of coffee brewing, while showcasing the natural beauty of Australia. Follow their adventures on Instagram, @thetravellingcoffeefamily.

“Barrister Melia Benn is a very deserving winner of our Civil Justice Award,” said ALA State President Mr Greg Spinda. “She is one of only two female Indigenous barristers in Queensland and she works tirelessly to assist Indigenous communities to receive proper access to justice. “She often works on a probono or reduced fee basis to represent Indigenous clients who would otherwise have difficulties obtaining legal advice. “She is committed to representing young clients, encouraging them by her example and demonstrating that they can achieve more if they

stay in school and received an education.” Melia has worked on several Indigenous human rights class actions including stolen wages cases in two states. “Melia is an outstanding example to the Australian legal profession. She has genuine passion for her work and an altruistic motivation for her pursuits,” said Mr Spinda. “In a short time, Melia has made a significant contribution to furthering civil justice in Indigenous communities. “In particular, through her work with Indigenous women she has helped to preserve the dignity of women in an otherwise sometimes undignified legal process.” Previous winners of the Queensland Civil Justice Award include law firm founder Kerry Splatt, Bravehearts founder Hetty Johnson AM, patient advocate Beryl Crosby, Sisters Inside CEO Debbie Kilroy and human rights barrister Stephen Keim SC. Ms Benn was announced as the recipient of this award today at the ALA Queensland Conference on the Gold Coast.

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Program teaches digital skills A NEW Digital Mentor Training initiative takes off in Yarrabah this month aimed at equipping suitable community members with the skills to become a ‘digital mentor’ in their community. The program, which is funded through the Australian Government’s Be Connected initiative and the Good Things Foundation and is delivered by the Babinda District Community Association (BDCA), involves face-to-face digital training followed by further mentoring sessions. BDCA’s Jayne Guthrie said that with an ageing population throughout the region, improving digital skills are essential for community members to continue navigating

their everyday life. “Improved digital skills are a boon for older persons, particularly for those who live alone, live away from their family, live with mobility constraints and want to live independently in old age,” said Ms Guthrie. “With some basic resources now moved to being mostly online, or even online only, digital literacy is not only critical for day-to-day living, but it also opens a whole new world of engagement for them and provides them with a ready source of news, entertainment and connects them to the outside world. “It can be extremely difficult for some elderly community members to access programs that assist them with

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obtaining these sorts of skills. “The hope is that by training individuals who live in the community to become ‘digital mentors’, they will go out in the community and through their pre-existing networks, assist others.” The Digital Mentor Training program kicks off in Yarrabah with a Meet and Greet information session on February 25, followed by a full day training session on March 4. Both the Meet and Greet and the training day will be held at the Yarrabah Aboriginal Shire Council RTC Centre, with follow up sessions to be organised between individual participants and BDCA. “One-off lessons are not

enough to build digital literacy. It requires repeated instruction and guidance across all learning areas and topics,” said Ms Guthrie. “Once our Digital mentors have completed training, we will offer ongoing support and assistance - face to face, by phone, by zoom, or social media, and encourage them to take their skills out into their community, build a network and deliver training to seniors and other individuals in their communities.” Following Yarrabah, the Digital Mentor Training program has training sessions scheduled for Babinda and Innisfail in March and April.

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NAB Not Able to Bank PETER MCCULLAGH THE Gordonvale business community and residents are bitterly disappointed with the news of the planned closure of their National Australia Bank branch in May. The bank recently informed customers the branch would close on May 6 ending more than 107 years of banking in Gordonvale. Residents joined together earlier this week to stage a protest outside the Gordon Street branch. Twenty-five very concerned customers gathered to express concern and disgust at the planned closure. Group spokesman, David Chalk feels this move is a kick in the guts to the town. “We need our bank. This branch gives us direct personal service. We don’t need the internet to do our banking we want to sit down face to face and speak to a real person about our banking, not a machine. “They tell us that 70 per cent of the customers here also visit other branches in the region. So, do we live in a bubble here in Gordonvale? “I visit Cairns every few months, I might go to the branch there, but I bank here. This is where I need my branch not somewhere I visit every few months. “For many residents we don’t have computers and the trip to the nearest NAB bank is 40 minutes away by bus. This is not good enough,“said Mr Chalk. Sentiment was running high during the impromptu protest. Residents are genuinely concerned about internet scammers who contact them by phone. “They want to force us to use the internet where we are targeted regularly by conmen trying to

steal our money. Does that sound like they care about their customers?” Internet and phone scammers deliberately target the elderly with their elaborate schemes, designed to steal banking details and or identity. The residents Cairns Local News spoke to this week feel they are exposing themselves to greater risk of scammers if forced to embrace internet banking. “Some of these scams are very elaborate and also quite genuine in their appearance. Why would we sign up for internet banking and run the risk?”said Mr Chalk. Many protesting on Monday have been NAB customers and banking at the branch for 60 plus years. The withdrawal of banking services from their town will cost them dearly. It is rumoured the ATM will also be going, leaving no bank owned ATM in the town. “If we need to use an ATM we will be forced to use a privately owned ATM costing three dollars per transaction. “If we want service, we will need to drive, catch a bus or taxi to Earlville, just to speak to someone and get customer service. “They are putting profits before the interest of their customers; the very ones that help them earn billions.” Gordonvale is definitely not a sleepy town on the verge of closing. With a thriving business community as well as servicing a large rural community Gordonvale needs their financial institutions. Division 1 Councillor Brett Moller, a long term resident and businessman in the community has been approached by many residents of the town regarding the planned closure. “Clearly in the short term this will be cause for concern for NAB customers particularly those who need to deal in cash.

However the Gordonvale Post Office is an agency for the Commonwealth Bank that can deal in cash. As an agency they may also be able to service NAB customers with card or passbooks who may need to do a cash transaction and I will look to make enquiries in this regard,” he said. NAB Retail Customer Executive, Richard Fox said the decision to close the branch was not taken lightly. “Our investment in our services and locations is guided by how customers are banking, through digital channels, with mobile bankers or at a branch. Over the past few years, fewer customers are coming into branches to do their banking and foot traffic has lessened dramatically, which has been accelerated by COVID. “Increasingly customers are banking digitally, with more than 93% of customer interactions now taking place over the phone, by video or online. More than 70% of our customers in Gordonvale also use other NAB branches such as Earlville and Cairns. “We understand the importance of bankers to regional and rural communities like Gordonvale and we will continue to support customers with their banking needs. Our team will be working with customers over the coming weeks until we close the branch on 6 May, talking with them about the various banking alternatives available to them,” he said. The residents feel betrayed. Loyalty is a principle they hold dear. For some they have been lifelong customers of the bank and feel their loyalty is not respected and appreciated.

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Scientist urges calm on croc hysteria

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ONE of Australia’s leading crocodile experts says that Australia’s crocodile management strategy is working well, and attacks are not on the increase overall, despite a spate of three attacks in the last three weeks. Tragically, human remains were found inside a 4.2 metre crocodile euthanised after Cairns yachtie Andrew Heard, 69, went missing last Thursday. His overturned dinghy was found in Gayundah Creek near Hinchinbrook Island after he failed to return from a fishing trip. Two more non-fatal crocodile attacks occurred in the past three weeks, including one at Cairns and one at Weipa. Katter’s Australian Party Leader and Member for Traeger Robbie Katter accused the State Government of not doing enough to deal with crocodiles, and called for support for a KAP bill to increase crocodile culling. Mr Katter said government-collected data showed unconfirmed crocodile sightings rose from 175 in 2010, to 331 in 2015, and 721 in 2019. However, leading crocodile experts Dr Adam and Erin Britton from Big Gecko Crocodilian Research said the rate of crocodile attacks had not increased significantly, despite the huge increase in crocodile numbers since they became protected in 1974. The zoologist couple run the CrocBITE project which documents all crocodile attacks around the world. They said Australia had the lowest risk of crocodile attack per capita of any country that has saltwater crocodiles, and government agencies worldwide looked to Australia for advice on how to improve their own crocodile safety programs. They also said that public education on crocodile safety had been proven as the best way to address attacks. “Although there were three recent attacks in as many weeks, 2021 crocodile attacks remain extremely rare events overall. Prior to

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mation on how to stay safe around crocodiles. All three recent incidents in Queensland could have been avoided if the victims had followed existing safety guidelines. “The way forward is to continue to improve education and awareness of crocodile safety. “It’s a constant process of repeating messages, because every message saves lives. Even locals who are experienced around crocodiles may be overlooking safety because croc attacks are so rare. “Crocodile management is not about valuing crocodiles over people, it’s about keeping people safe around crocodiles, while recognising the value that crocodiles can give people.” Mr Britton said crocodiles were a vital part of a healthy river ecosystem, and were also beneficial to the Far North economy as tourism businesses thrived from croc-spotting tours. He also said he supported the introduction of permits for traditional landowners to collect crocodile eggs from unviable nests found below waterway tide-lines. He said the practice worked well in the Northern Territory to boost regional economy while supplying crocodile farms with animals for skins and

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that, the three previous attacks in Queensland, all non-fatal, were spaced over three years,” said Dr Adam Britton. “Crocodile attacks are random, but on average, only one person a year is bitten by a crocodile, and only one in four of those are fatal. “The reason crocodile attacks are so rare is because you’re seeing the results of an effective crocodile management plan. “Western Australia, the Northern Territory and Queensland’s crocodile management plans are based on 50 years of knowledge and experience on what works. “For Robbie Katter MP to call these “a load of croc” shows a lack of understanding on the issue, and why his advice should be treated with caution. “Katter suggests that they’ve tried to introduce legislation to cull crocodiles annually. “Australian management plans already allow for this, and a number of crocs are removed each year when they become a problem because their behaviour poses a heightened risk to people. “This targeted removal can be effective for such individuals, but a more indiscriminate cull is not because it doesn’t address the problem. “In the 1970s when there were a fraction of the crocodiles that exist today, there were still fatal attacks on people. People didn’t take any precautions because they had a false sense of security and swam in dangerous places. “So, a widespread cull will never solve this issue, because we can never get rid of crocodiles completely, so there will always be a risk, and people will always have to be careful where they swim. “For example, we can’t get rid of all the Irukandji and box jellyfish from our oceans, we just accept that there is a time of year when we can’t go in the water, and we take precautions. “It’s the same with crocodiles. In the dry season its easier for rangers to go in and do spotlight surveys and say it’s relatively safe to swim somewhere. But in wet season the crocodiles are more active and on the move and the risks increase. “What works now, as it did back then, is giving people infor-

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From Woree to Milan with love NICOLE GIBSON THE creations of Australia’s first Indigenous fashion designer invited to showcase at Emerging Talent’s Milan Fashion Week catwalk will hit the runway on Tuesday. The 10-design collection by Woree designer Cheryl Creed will be seen across iconic international fashion publications and channels like Marie Claire, Harper’s Bazaar, ELLE, Vogue Italia and Fashion TV. The runway comes alive at 5pm Italy time which is 2am Wednesday morning here in Australia. While Ms Creed will be wide awake to take in all the action via the internet, locals keen to see her label, Murrii Quu Couture’s, creations can catch the action on her social channels from 6am. Despite her achievement the reality still hasn’t sunk in for the fashion designer, who calls herself an accidental designer after being invited to create some dresses during a modelling assignment.

Woree Fashion Designer Cheryl Creed PHOTO: Wayne WilsonStyle Productions Cairns, Joanne Heming-Glamation by Joanne “I’m kind of having out of body experiences like it’s not me,” Ms Creed said. “Until I see my designs in that venue it’s unreal.” The collection is called the Cassandra Ruth collection, named in honour of Ms Creed’s mother and grandmother with each piece is sculptured from pre-existing outfits, resulting in stunningly elegant items with no two

gowns are ever the same. Ms Creed said it has been a wild ride since finding out mid-November that she wasselected for the runway. She was charged with creating a bespoke collection for the event and the even more daunting task of raising $16,000 to cover design, entry and shipping costs, all in a matter of weeks. Ms Creed said the support

and help she has received was amazing with the bulk of the funds needed coming from local Indigenous businesses. It is Ms Creed’s first time showcasing on an international runway having previously featured at Brisbane and Melbourne Fashion Weeks and also being named a finalist of the National Indigenous Fashion Awards last year. Ms Creed was at a crossroads with her young business after the pandemic hit and hopes the accolade would elevate her label in Australia. “I’m hoping that this will lift my profile as a serious designer and boost the business and just show that sustainable fashion is the way to go,” she said. Local fashion lovers are also in for a thrill with Ms Creed set to make the collection available for sale upon its return to Cairns. To find out when and how the dresses will be available follow Murrii Quu Couture’s social pages.

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CAIRNS Private Hospital has kicked off 2021 by launching an expanded range of luxury maternity services for new and expectant mothers. From a luxurious hotel stay to deluxe menus and snacks in hospital, the Enhanced Maternity Care program aims to provide the very best support and care to expectant mums and their partners. Cairns Private Hospital Chief Executive Officer Ben Tooth said the Enhanced Maternity Care program would support women from their pregnancy journey through to 12-months post-birth. “We are so excited to launch this fantastic new option for families in Far North Queensland, because we know it will bring them so much choice and support at such an incredible moment in their lives,” Mr Tooth said. “Becoming a parent is unforgettable, and our Enhanced Maternity Care program will provide new parents with those extra luxuries that will make it even more memorable. “Our new mums and their partners will have the option of a two-night hotel stay at the luxurious Riley Crystalbrook where they will receive midwife visits and expert care from the comfort of their rooms. They just need to get their obstetrician’s

approval to be discharged,” he said. “Even once they head home, our new Lactation Clinic will be available to women should they need assistance with breastfeeding, and they can visit our postnatal drop-in clinic for up to 12 months after birth. “It’s Cairns Private Hospital’s way of making sure our new mothers feel empowered, supported and informed when they need it most,” Mr Tooth said. Cairns Private Hospital is also launching its Early Parenting Centre this month to assist those who may need help adjusting to parenthood, feeding their infant or settling their baby. Parents with infants aged from six-weeks to two-years can visit the Early Parenting Centre for a four-night residential stay. The Centre’s multi-disciplinary team of experts will support parents with 24-hour, oneon-one care plus daily group education sessions - which cover topics such as breastfeeding, infant sleep, maternal exhaustion and bonding with your infant. In most cases the Early Parenting Centre fee will be covered by private health insurance however there is also a self-funded rate for those residents who don’t have private health cover.

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PHIL Rooney is an accidental artist. The former forest ranger and Japanese interpreter of 30 years picked up his first set of paint brushes just 18 months ago after finding himself out work after of losing his job. He sold his first painting to a friend in June last year ago and now features regularly at the Cairns Art Society’s DFO Gallery with his work showcased in the organisation’s annual art exhibition the last two years running. While he is humbled by the early interest in his works he says he still has so much to learn. “I’m only still at the beginning. I paint good but I want to paint great but I am still not really there,” Mr Rooney said. “I still have so much to learn.” Whether Mr Rooney thinks he is a great painter or not, his customers certainly do. He has sold 11 pieces

to date with his latest piece (pictured) expected to sell for around $1400. While he considers himself fortunate for the increasing interest in his work, he credits his former career with exposing him to the beauty of the wet tropics which is the subject of his art. “This area of North Queensland is a really beautiful area, it’s really special the wet tropics and I’ve been fortunate enough to go on tours,” he said. “I’ve been on Daintree River cruises, out to the reef and up to the rainforest where I’ve translated for people like marine biologists and other guides that really know their stuff. “People interested in finding out more about Mr Rooney and his art can head to his newly established Instagram account or visit the DFO Gallery.

A NEW player who brought welcome relief to the Far North Queensland housing insurance market just seven months ago is now drastically slashing premiums for strata titled buildings. The ACCC’s three year Northern Australia Insurance Inquiry report released last month, found over the past decade insurance premiums in the north were higher and had increased at a faster rate than the rest of the country. House owners willing to shop around have found some relief however until now unit owners have not been so lucky with many reporting a doubling or tripling of premiums. Sure Insurance entered the Cairns market last year and have recently started offering strata insurance for buildings under $5 million, with reports of premiums being slashed by up to half. The company also hope to be able to offer insurance options for buildings up to $15 million and beyond in the near future. Somerville Condo body corporate committee member John Cole said after their in-

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hikes would be felt across the region this year especially with some strata blocks experiencing increases of $100,000 and beyond compared to recent years. “We’ve had a lot, we had one I just did the other day had gone from $50,000 two years ago then it went $80,000 last year and this year it’s gone to $140,000,” Mr Lord said. In their Northern Australia Insurance Inquiry report the ACCC made 38 recommendations that seek to improve outcomes in the short, medium and long term.

A series of recommendations relating to risk mitigation, or making insurance more affordable by reducing the risk of property loss or damage, where part of the recommendations. While the recommendations were only released last month, Sure Insurance is already using this ‘future-proofing’ approach to enable customers to realise drastically lower premiums. Sure Insurance Managing Director Bradley Heath said they were able to reward customers with lower premiums based on the maintenance and mitigation strategies undertaken. “We’re underwriting that particular property, we’re not taking a view of the whole area,” he said. “That’s why we ask a lot of questions of strata properties like tell us about your mitigation, what you’ve done to reduce the risk, tell us about your roof, tell us about all sorts of things. “Things like that make thousands of dollars difference.”

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WAYNE’S WORLD IT has been said that money cannot buy happiness, alright this could be true, but for this crazy old multi-coloured fool it certainly can dull the pain of sadness. For a very long time I used to have a FIFO lifestyle that allowed me to see a great deal of Straya working a good paying career in and out of the mines as a qualified tradie. Living in remote camps with all the trimmings such as wet mess, gyms, pools and all the tucker you could eat and all sorts of other activities stopped you thinking about home and the family you miss so much but it was the money we were all chasing that made it worth-while. While this allowed a very comfortable family life style it did create a bevy of other problems such as a one parent maintaining the home on a long term basis which like it or not, does cause tensions in the relationship because it is at times seen that you have no problems when away on site, enjoying your mates company.

Now I did learn how to relax from the long hours and tense work conditions such as I picked up a cheap set of golf clubs and taught myself how to swear at golf balls, I also conned my way into a speedway tower to become an announcer in W.A. and N.T. a skill that was paid for in beers, and you can get bloody thirsty calling racing in dusty conditions. But what exactly is happiness anyway? Is it a car, a house or a big screen TV? Buying a new car feels great at first. But months and years later, it’ll just be a car. The bright, shiny, newness eventually wears off and then you’re back to where you started. Or you’ll want more. We probably don’t need a dictionary definition of happiness, right? It’s a feeling. If someone asks you if you’re happy, you usually can give them an answer right away. We often use “happiness” to describe a range of positive emotions, including joy, pride, contentment, and gratitude. What are the reasons why

money can’t buy happiness, or at least more happiness above that baseline threshold? True, authentic, genuine happiness is about relationships, self-development and experiences. Look at the proven ways to increase happiness. How many of these in-

volve buying material things? For the majority, happiness is contentment. Content with what you do have in your life. Not focused on the things that you don’t have. For me happiness is chatting to people and discussing projects they are wanting to build, but out of the big green

box, I love to put on a colourful shirt, shorts, hat, paint my beard and walk around smiling with other fantastic Tropicairnians, and really how can you not be happy living in the tropics as we all should be smiling like a quokka, as it is free. Wayne.

THE RSPCA welcomes the news that from today all chicken used by McDonald’s Australia will be sourced from higher welfare RSPCA Approved farms. RSPCA Australia CEO Richard Mussell said the move by McDonald’s Australia will have a profound impact on the lives of millions of Australian meat chickens every year. “We applaud McDonald’s Australia for choosing to source chicken raised to higher welfare standards,” said Mr Mussell. “By sourcing from farms participating in the RSPCA Approved Farming Scheme, McDonald’s Australia is showing a strong commitment to animal welfare and supporting farming practices, raising the bar for animal welfare.” Being RSPCA Approved means that chicken used by McDonald’s has come from farms where birds are raised to the RSPCA’s detailed animal welfare standards. The RSPCA’s Standards are based on animal welfare science, RSPCA policy, and leading farming practices in Australia and overseas. RSPCA Approved farms undergo a robust certification process, which includes regular on farm assessments. Brands sourcing from RSPCA Approved farms have traceability systems in place to trace product from point of sale right back to the farm.

No one wants it NICOLE GIBSON

YORKEYS Knob residents protesting a proposed 46-unit “wellness centre” have just days left to submit their objections to the development. Residents have until February 16 to put forward their submissions to Cairns Regional Council with locals raising a raft of concerns over the development by Chinese company, New Land Cairns. A packed community meeting last week, organized by the Yorkeys Knob Residents Association, saw concerned locals voice their opposition to the venture. Yorkeys Knob Residents Association President Adrian Gover said he had not spoken to anyone in favour of the development, which would charge $1000 a night and included a gym, day spa and two restaurants exclusively for guest use.

“It’s got nothing to do with the Yorkeys community at all,” he said. “It’s a completely closed shop, I suppose you could say, it’s exclusive for the people visiting there only.” Key concerns tabled by residents include a lack of carparking at the centre placing pressure on surrounding streets, access issues with the proposed Dowsett Close access road just 4.5m wide and the displacement of wildlife from the destruction of up to one hectare of forest, designated by the State Government as essential habitat for endangered and vulnerable species. Divison 8 Councillor Rhonda Coghlan, who was in attendance at the meeting, said the community had valid concerns and encouraged locals to submit them to Council. “The community is concerned and some of these con-

cerns are quite valid and now is their time to submit their concerns to Council,” Cr Coghlan said. Residents were notified of the development when signs were erected at the site on January 22 forcing them to act quickly. “Legislation says that the applicant has to put this to public notification for 15 working days, which they have done,” said Cr Coghlan. Yorkeys Knob Residents Association President Adrian Gover said many residents had already made submissions but more were needed. “We’re trying to urgently get everybody, as many people as possible, to put it their comments and considerations,” Mr Gover said.

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LACK OF 2050 EMISSIONS TARGET MYSTIFYING I’ve always felt proud to be Australian and blessed to live in “the lucky country.” I love living in FNQ, seeing the lush green mountains out of every window, exploring the beautiful Great Barrier Reef. I love the local creeks and walking along the picture postcard beaches. I love the warm, friendly community. I feel blessed every day to raise my two beautiful daughters in such a family-friendly place. But since becoming a mother, I’ve learned a lot about climate change and the risk it poses to these incredible places and my children’s future. The terrible bushfires that devastated our nation last summer and three mass coral bleaching events in just five years on our Great Barrier Reef were confronting demonstrations of what that future will look like under a heating planet. This is why I feel confused about our nation’s inaction on climate change. And why I am urging our Federal MPs, especially our locals like Warren Entsch, to support Zali Steggall’s Climate Change Bill as an important first step towards protecting the world famous natural icons of FNQ and safeguarding the future for our children. The Bill would enshrine net zero emissions by 2050 for Australia in law, meaning our Federal Government would have to act on reducing the emissions which are causing the climate catastrophes like the bushfires and mass bleaching events. It’s important to remember this is just the start. For the sake of our Reef, and thousands in the tourism and hospitality industries in Cairns and surrounds that rely on its health for their livelihoods, we really need to reach net zero long before 2050. The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) predicts that 70-90% of our Great Barrier Reef will be lost if we reach 1.5C of global warming. And scientists predict we will blow this target if we don’t ramp up our emissions reductions very soon. With other countries, huge corporations like BP, institutions like the Australian Defence Force and organisations like the National Farmers Federation all acknowledging climate change and supporting a net zero target, Australian politicians’ reluctance to make similar commitments is a complete mystery to me. We have the potential to be leaders in the transition towards a decarbonised global economy and the climate bill will provide us with a pathway to get there. We are a sunburnt country, with wide open plains to implement current renewables solutions and incredible intellectual resources to facilitate innovation towards new ones. I’ve always felt proud to be Australian and I hope our leaders will step up to the plate so that I can stay proud, knowing that we are doing our part to protect our children’s future. Supporting Zali Steggall’s Climate Change Bill is a great first step. Eve Elliott- Smith Australian Parents For Climate Action

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WHAT’S COUNCIL DOING WITH THE BATS Every morning there’s at least three Council contractors doing their absolute best to scare bats that have already roosted in the trees outside the library. I thought they were only allowed to deter the bats from landing, not disperse the bats that were already roosting. I invite the Mayor and the Division 5 Councillor to come down and inspect what is really happening. Please do not hide behind the doors of Spence Srtreet come down and find out what is actually happening. You might change your tune or discover your voice and actually speak up and stop the illegal actions. PETER, CAIRNS

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YOUTH CRIME There is a simple solution, that will solve many problems if implemented by the right people in the right way.. Bring back Conscription. The age of responsibility to be changed to better reflect this day and age. We are no longer in Dixon of Dock Green’s era. If you are old enough to join the armed forces you are old enough to be responsible for your actions. For those offending below sixteen, the parents to be held responsible, attend court, be subject to the imposition of fines, and pay for damage or theft by their under age offspring. Magistrates to attend retraining where required and to be held responsible for inadequate sentencing of repeat offenders released into the community despite recommendations by police to not do so, and a Federally imposed code of ethics for Magistrates to meet the expectations of the community. ALL youth to be subject to compulsory Conscription enrolment. Conscripted youth to be accommodated in ex-mining camps or similar. Camps to be run by ex Police and ex Armed forces personnel. Whatever the decision, what is clearly apparent is the need for a total Federal overhaul of the present system which is neither adequate or appropriate. JOHN, Cairns People that go ‘hooning’ and just love ‘smokin’ the tires usually have ‘cool’ looking and expensive cars right? Then the solution to this problem is quite simple: 1. If vehicle is stolen, then a massive fine is called for, that is going to massively impact on them or their parents bank accounts (mum and dad not goin’ to be happy); 2. If they own the vehicle simply put it in the car crusher, then drop in his driveway in a neat little metal package. Either way an expensive outcome may deter the idiots for a while. NOEL, Cairns

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The epbc and councils own definition of deterrence is preventing the animals from landing, once they are roosting it is dispersal. The spectacled flying foxes are in the library colony every morning still and being dispersed from the trees. This is and always has been a dispersal for over 7 months now and as such should still be under the federal conditions of approval which state that, for the protection of this species this should have stopped.in Aug 2020 when heavily pregnant females where detected. The animals, be it adults or pups are still being subjected to LRAD machines, gun shot simulation and extreme military grade torches and strobe being held on them while roosting and in flight. Nothing has changed! The allowance for this to continue is criminal and inhumane let alone a major contributor towards the ongoing threat to this keystone species. Mortality rates and rescues have increased by 44% this season so if anything this continuing dispersal, throughout birthing and rearing season, in particular, has increased the risk towards extinction and will continue to do so if this is not stopped! Councils answer to public conflict is to disperse them consecutively in April when some pups recently born and witnessed will not be sufficient flyers. This is all to appease foreign corporate investors and councils disregard for our environment and ecosystem which will crumble without this species. The amount of underhandedness in relation to this animal is mind boggling to say the least! CAROL Byfield, Cairns ANZAC DAY How can it be? We are comfortable staging Invasion Day Marches and protests, but we cannot stage an ANZAC Day March. Come on, grow a set, forget pandering to the leftest loonies who want to re-write history. Stand up for all those men and women, black and white who served in our armed forces. The RSL and the government need to hang their heads in shame. I nvasion Day is OK ANZAC Day in NO! DIGGER, Cairns

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Regarding the ongoing eviction of (critically) Endangered Spectacled Flying Foxes (SFFs) from the Cairns City Library (12/02), dispersal has not stopped! We are now on Day 231 following what we were told was going to be five days of dispersal. Dispersal means frightening off Flying Foxes already in the trees. Deterrence means frightening away Flying Foxes flying toward the camp but not yet landed. The definition is clear and confirmed even by Cairns Regional Council The SFFs spend every night in the trees at Cairns City Library. 500 or more are dispersed out of the trees of this Nationally Important Camp every morning at 4am. It was on the basis of the untruthful advice from Council to the Federal EPBC on Aug 11 2020 that the Flying Foxes were no longer being dispersed, that the Federal government disingen-

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Cairns Hospital ED Busy

FAR North Queenslanders have been urged to turn to local GPs for non-urgent medical treatment, to help take strain off Cairns Hospital’s Emergency Department. The ED experienced its busiest day in history, on the 16th February 2021, with 286 presentations in just 24 hours. This was a four per cent increase in the previous record (275) set just two days after Christmas 2020. Overall, there was a total 75,491 presentations to Cairns Hospital ED during 2020, which is 11,000 more than there were five years ago.

Complex honours Indigenous Heritage NICOLE GIBSON

CAIRNS State High’s new $12 million Centennial Hall: Sports and Arts complex, that will commemorate an Indigenous elder from more than 100 years ago, is nearing completion. The complex is to be called Bou-wa – the Centennial Hall, named after a Yidinji elder at the time the school was established in 1917. Gimuy Walubarra Yidinji Elder and grandson Uncle Peter Hyde, Boomi, connects his ancestor to the building on a level beyond the name. “Seeing this coat (building) now, that says strong. He is a strong man,” he said on a visit during construction.

Executive Principal Chris Zilm said the Cairns State High community welcomed the new facilities which will support the school’s focus on wellbeing as well as the existing centres of excellence in basketball, music, dance, drama and visual arts. “Our students, staff and wider school community will all benefit from these new, modern facilities,” Mr Zilm said. “The name of the new complex reflects our school’s respect for our First Nations peoples and the land which we walk on together. It really is a celebration of our diversity and quality educational opportunities in the region.” On a recent visit to the

Far North Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk said she was pleased to see the school community publicly celebrating the living culture of the Yidinji peoples in the complex’s name, which will extend to include other buildings on site over the coming 12 months. Students are also looking forward to the new facilities. “This new hall will be extremely beneficial for the school community because it provides students with modern and purpose-specific facilities to perform on stage and on the courts,”said School Vice-Captain, Ms Jesleen Patel. to

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signage and landscaping around the three-court complex, which major contractor Hutchinson Builders expect to be completed by the end of this month (February).

As well as the three multi-purpose sports courts for basketball, netball and volleyball, Bou-wa can also be used as a performance and auditorium space for the school and will be a useful asset for the community. The project also included relocating special education facilities into the heart of the school and improvements to the sports oval. The State Government funded project is part of a multi-billion-dollar infrastructure spend to help counter

the impact of the pandemic. “Our infrastructure spend in 2020-21 of $1.9 billion is also an investment in almost 4800 jobs for local tradies as we unite and recover from the impact of the pandemic,” the Premier said. Member for Cairns Michael Healy said the complex’s planning and design has included local Yidinji elders and students. “Cairns State High School has and continues to play a major role in our communities’ development and has supported many thousands of students from all around our region, including the Cape, over more than a century.”

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Cairns and Hinterland Hospital and Health Service acting executive director of Cairns services, Marie Kelly, said the summer period had been hectic for emergency clinicians. “Hospitals statewide have all been experiencing increases in presentations since Christmas,” she said. “There has been an increase in trauma presentations – possibly due to motorists being injured on local roads, and there has also been an increase in mental health presentations. “Traditionally we do see an increase in presentations during the holiday period, but unusually this has continued well into the New Year.” “Some of these presentations could have been managed by local GPs, thereby relieving stress on our Emergency Department,” Ms Kelly said. “We urge people to please see their GP in the first instance, unless it is an emergency. “Please see your GP for non-urgent medical treatment, and if you are unsure, call 13 HEALTH (13 43 25 84) or visit www.healthdirect. gov.au.”

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Interval training HIGH Intensity Interval Training (HIIT) simply put is short bursts of high intensity exercise punctuated with slightly longer rest periods, an example being 20 seconds of maximal effort followed by 40 seconds of rest.

Apart from the obvious time saving benefits of interval training, your bodies’ recovery times are vastly improved and interval training is said to break the weight loss plateau, and lose those last few stubborn kilos.

Research confirms that interval training improves fitness levels faster than traditional aerobic training methods. Further studies have shown approximately 2.5 hrs interval training over 2 weeks was equivalent to 10.5hrs of regular aerobic training over the same time.

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XTREME Impact opened its doors just over twelve months ago making it Cairns’ newest Brazilian Jiu Jitsu (BJJ) gym. In that time, it has proved to be a dominant force claiming outstanding success in every tournament entered, dominating all other BJJ clubs in their category. Head coach Troy Manning, who is a Second Degree Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Black Belt Professor, said he was proud of his students for their achievements so far. “Being a smaller gym with only five competing fighters in four or five divisions, the fact that Xtreme Impact has taken out Gold in every division entered, is extremely impressive considering the larger number of fighters representing their respective gyms,” said Pro-

fessor Manning. “My teaching method offers a step-by-step curriculum, teaching students the building blocks that greater depth than some other programs out there.” In the Townsville BJJ tournament in 2020, three members won Gold: Liam Eastgate, Jan and Bec Mitchell. In the Cairns BJJ tournament in 2020, four members won Gold: Drew Brauer, Troy Fisch, Liam Eastgate and Ashleigh Smith. In the recent Townsville BJJ Tournament held on February 7, the club took home five gold medals: Drew Brauer, Troy Fisch, Liam Eastgate, Ashleigh Smith and Andrew Pozzi, and one Bronze: Bec Mitchell. “I’m very proud of my stu-

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Athletics for all ages ATHLETICS is a fantastic sport for the entire family. Not only does it provide exceptional healthy activity for all ages, but it’s a perfect sport for young children. With a diversity of activities and the ability to specialise within a few, children can experience a variety of well-structured activities allowing children to participate and trial events until they find their ideal activity. Athletics has been around since ancient times and offers multiple benefits for all ages and capabilities. Those benefits include physical fitness, social skills, discipline, respect and plenty of social interaction with athletes leading to lifelong friendships. Athletics offers people of all ages to grow and develop through the sport with many varied events available and is an all-inclusive activity for all ages and abilities. Athletics North Queensland (ANQ) was founded in 1996 to

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Awarded artist returns home CAIRNS-raised artist Yandell Walton has returned to her hometown for her first exhibition of 2021, “SHIFTING SURROUNDS” at NorthSite Contemporary Arts, open now and continuing until April 10.

FRIDAY Wendy and Al – Trinity Beach Sports Club, 7:30-10:30 Bobby Alu, Nikki Doll, Mambo Swing – Cairns Court House Gallery Open Day Waking Ugly – Chill Café Palm Cove, 5pm Barbary Coasters – Cairns Cruising Yacht Squadron, 6pm Kaweyova – Salthouse, 6pm Silver Fox Jazz Band – Elixir Music Bar, 6pm The Beatles 50 Years On – CPAC (ticketed), 7:30pm Froggy le Blanc & Friends – Tablelands Music Lovers, 7:30pm The Dannies with guests the Jazzuleles – Elixir Music Bar, 9:30pm The Rockmans – Pier Bar, 8-11pm Fraser Yuill Scott – O’Donnell’s Irish Bar & Grill Palm Cove, 6-9pm Flavour – PJ O’Brien’s 9:30pm

SATURDAY Tanya Murphy – Yorkey’s Knob Boat Club, 3-6pm Nikki Doll, The Stratford Deli, 4:30pm Kaweyova – Boardwalk Social, 6pm Carinda Christie – Elixir Music Bar, 7pm Bernard Fanning – CPAC (Ticketed), 7:30pm The 60s at the APA – Tablelands Music Lovers, 7:30pm My Dead Eyes – Red Beret Hotel, 8pm Funhouse – Bar 36, 9pm-12 Dr Elephant – The Jack, 9pm-12 The Joker Pokers – Zine Port Douglas, 7pm Flavour – PJ O’Brien’s 9:30pm

SUNDAY Tanya Murphy – O’Donnell’s Irish Bar & Grill Palm Cove, 4-7pm Wendy and Al – Palm Cove Surf Club, 1-4pm Dazz & the Boyzz – Beach Almond Palm Cove, 2-5:30pm Talitha Jae – Ellis Beach Bar & Grill, 1pm Bobby Maguire – Boardwalk Social, 3pm Andrea & Louie – Yorkey’s Boat Club, 3-6pm Nikki Doll – Stratford Deli, 4:30pm Dr Elephant – Rattle N Hum Palm Cove, 3-6pm Fingerprint – Elixir Music Bar, 7pm Bernard Fanning – CPAC (Ticketed), 7:30pm Kaweyova Band – Pier Bar, 8pm Jimmy James – Mountain View Hotel, 12-4pm

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Yandell was Awarded the Ministers Award for Excellence in Art in both year 11 and 12 at Cairns State High School. Now based in Melbourne, Walton has exhibited internationally and gained many awards. SHIFTING SURROUNDS is a culmination of more than two years’ work by the artist carried out over a series of on-site residencies. These included the gallery spaces of The SUBSTATION in Melbourne and the Phasmid studio in Berlin. In 2020 Walton was the recipient of the inaugural Philip Hunter Fellowship, a research project investigating ecological shifts in forests due to human impact. In SHIFTING SURROUNDS, an immersive digital landscape and projection exhibition, Walton confronts audiences with dystopian future possibilities of waste production, plastic pollution, technology, post-industrial and post-human landscapes. Proximity in the North to

Yandell Walton ancient, world-heritage listed environments gives sobering context to the already speculative climate-focussed works Walton creates. “The effects of Climate Change are hitting areas like the Wet Tropics and The Great Barrier Reef in unprecedented ways, threatening ecological collapse,” said Ms Walton. “I make work about what

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is important to me, and I think my strong connection with the natural environment comes from growing up in this special part of the world – it makes sense that I share this work with FNQ.” The SHIFTING SURROUNDS program will also include a panel discussion, meets with the artist in the gallery, school talks, tutorials and tours.

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A COURT OF SILVER FLAMES Sarah J Maas NESTA Archeron has always been prickly and proud, swift to anger and slow to forgive. And since the war since being made High Fae against her will and she’s struggled to forget the horrors she endured and find a place for herself within the strange and deadly Night Court. The person who ignites her temper more than any other is Cassian, the battle-scarred, winged warrior who is there at Nesta’s every turn. But her temper isn’t the only thing Cassian ignites. And when they are forced to train in battle together, sparks become flame. As the threat of war casts its shadow over them once again, Nesta and Cassian must fight monsters from within and without if they are to stand a chance of halting the enemies of their court. But the ultimate risk will be searching for acceptance and healing in each other’s arms.

WINTERKEEP Kristin Cashore A NEW land has been discovered to the east. Winterkeep is a land of miracles, a democratic republic run by people who like each other, where people speak to telepathic sea creatures, adopt telepathic foxes as pets, and fly across the sky in ships attached to balloons. But when Bitterblue’s envoys to Winterkeep drown under suspicious circumstances, she and Giddon and her half-sister, Hava, set off to discover the truth--putting both Bitterblue’s life and Giddon’s heart to the test when Bitterblue is kidnapped. Giddon believes she has drowned, leaving him and Hava to solve the mystery of what’s wrong in Winterkeep. Lovisa Cavenda is the teenage daughter of a powerful Scholar and Industrialist (the opposing governing parties) with a fire inside her that is always hungry, always just nearly about to make something happen. She is the key to everything, but only if she can figure out what’s going on before anyone else, and only if she’s willing to transcend the person she’s been all her life.

WHY ARE YOU LIKE THIS? TUES Feb 123, ABC 9pm Put off by yet another bad date with a cringey white guy, Mia is determined to decolonise her pussy. Always an ally, Penny is eager to join Mia at the club on her mission to find someone suitable to f***, and un-

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ABC Tues Feb 23 8.30pm In the first of a two-part special, astrophysicist Professor Tamara Davis and astronomer Greg Quicke meet the Australian scientists on a mission to solve the many challenges of putting people on the red planet. Mars has long held our fascination; we have sent probes and rovers, now the time has come to send humans. In the first of a two-part Mars special, astrophysicist Prof Tamara Davis and astronomer Greg Quicke meet the Australian scientists who are reaching for the stars as they attempt to overcome the many challenges involved in human missions to Mars.

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Sylvania Waters was perhaps the first Australian Reality TV series. Name the two characters it followed the lives of?

Where is the Australian soapie, Home and Away set?

Young Talent Time was responsible for launching many successful musical careers in the 1970s. Name the host.

Pat the Rat was a character from which huge 1980s soapie on the 7 Network?

Which television network launched the successful series, Neighbours?

Tony Barber hosted Sale of the Century; can you name the original version of this show screening in the early 1970s?

Class of 74 was a TV series originally screening in black and white before converting to colour in 1975: who sang the theme song for the series?

The ABC drama series, Police Rescue launched many successful careers. Sargent Steve “Mickey” McClintock was played by what Australian Actor?

When Pick a Box debuted on Australian Television, it was hosted by?

Name the character from Heartbreak High who died of a brain aneurysm in episode 38?

The Logies are an annual award for Television in Australia: name the first Gold Logie recipient.

Name the TV series based upon the historical Frank Hardy novel, about upon the life of a fictitious Australian bookmaker and businessman, John West?

Good News Week has a satirical game show hosted by a member of the Doug Anthony Allstars: name the host.

Australian actor, Frankie J Holden, star of Embassy, Police Rescue and A Place to Call Home, fronted an Australian rock band in the 1970s: name that band?

Name the original hosts of Australian Masterchef?

Who won the inaugural Australian Ninja Warrior series?

Erik Thomson starred as George Turner in what recent Australian drama series?

Mount Thomas, a fictional town in regional Victoria was the setting for which long running Australian TV series?

The Australian docu-drama Friday on my Mind, traced the career of what Australian rock band?

Australian novelist Arthur Upfield’s novel series penned between 1929 and 1964 were the basis of an Australian TV series of what name?

Shirl’s Neighbourhood, an Australian children’s series featured the lead singer of a mega successful Australian rock group. Name the host of Shirl’s Neighbourhood?

Name the Australian TV series filmed in the early 1970s in Far North Queensland featuring a group of marine biologists aboard a sailing ship called the New Endeavour?

Name the acid tongue crow side-kick to Shirl in the series.

Who is the Bondi Vet?

Name the actor who played both Dave Sullivan and Senior Constable Gary Hogan?

Agro the bathmat puppet was originally created by?

Name the original host in 1971 of A Current Affair?

In 1979 a new Sunday night current affairs program launched, name the original hosts of 60 Minutes?

In 1961 Four Corners premiered, it has gone on to be the longest running Australian television program in history: name its first host?

In 2019 Lego Masters was launched on Australian Television, name its host?

1. The $25,000 Great Temptation. 2. Bob and Dolly Dyer 3. 800 Words, 4. The Easybeats, 5. Boney, 6. Barrier Reef, 7. Paul Cronin, 8. Blue Heelers, 9. Summer Bay, 10. Sons and Daughters, Patricia Hamilton, 11. Brian Cadd, 12. Nick Poulos – Alex Dimitriades, 13. Power Without Glory, 14. Ol’ 55, 15. Graeme “Shirley” Strachan, 16. Claude the Crow, 17. Garry Rhodes was the creator, Jamie Dunn was eventually the name and voice behind Agro, 18. Noeline Baker and Laurie Donaher, 19. Johnny Young, 20. The Seven Network launched Neighbours in 1985. It struggled with the ratings for several months before being axed only to be picked up by Network 10, 21. Gary Sweet, 22. Graham Kennedy 1960, 23. Paul McDermott, 24. Gary Mehigan, George Calombaris and Matt Preston, 25. No-one. Everyone failed Stage 2, 26. Dr Chris Brown, 27. Mike Willesee, 28. George Negus, Ray Martin, Ian Leslie and Kate Baillieu (Kate resigned before the first episode screened), 29. Michael Charlton, 30. Hamish Blake.

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STAR GUIDE AQUARIUS: This week on Sunday, and perhaps on Monday as well, you may be feeling the residual energy of Saturn in your own sign of Aquarius in a separating square with Uranus in Taurus in your house of dwellings. You may be building a home gym or redoing your kitchen so that you can do more home cooking. There’s energy here to break a negative family pattern and move toward healthy living. This is a slow, powerful aspect that could cause you to decide to move to a location more conducive to your peace of mind and personal happiness.

GEMINI: This week on Sunday, and perhaps on Monday as well, there is the disruptive energy of Saturn in Aquarius in your house of education making a square to Uranus in Taurus in your house of working behind the scenes. If you have been thinking about going back to school, this aspect could cause you to look at accelerated programs. Instead of a four-year degree, perhaps you hop on board with a professional certification training program and get everything done in six months. Or perhaps you buck tradition and study online.

PISCES: This week on Sunday, and perhaps Monday as well, the battle between change and things staying the same continues with the waning square between Saturn in Aquarius in your house of hidden things and Uranus in Taurus in your house of inner dialogue. These couple of days give you a chance to look at something you’re afraid of and to face it head-on (which, by the way, is exhilarating).

CANCER: You may be feeling the residual energy of Saturn in Aquarius, in your house of resources from others, in a separating square with Uranus in Taurus in your house of technology. This energy started last week, and because these planets move slowly, you may still be feeling the aftermath. The best use of this energy is to implement technology to further your financial goals. This might mean setting up automatic deposit so money can flow into savings accounts or your brokerage account.

ARIES: The week begins with the residual energy of Saturn in Aquarius, making a square to Uranus in your house of money. Sunday, February 21, and perhaps Monday are both colored by changing energy around friendships. A friend may be moving away, or they’re too busy with other friends and seeing you less. This could be a key person in your circle, and so the change could ripple through many of the relationships you have. One thing that is constant is that there is always change.

LEO: There is energy from the separating square between Saturn in Aquarius on your descendant and Uranus in Taurus at the top of your chart. Over these couple of days, you may feel a little despondent at the slow movement and little results that your hard work is bringing. But Uranus is here, cracking through obstacles, breaking down blocks. You may indeed see some headway, and soon you’ll feel the wind in your hair.

TAURUS: This week on Sunday, and perhaps on Monday as well, you are still feeling the energy of Saturn in Aquarius at the top of your chart, making a square to Uranus in your own sign of Taurus. Changes in your company could affect you personally. It could be there’s new management or perhaps a merger is announced. New rules come down from on high. But, this week, you could have a breakthrough. Talk to your boss about a transfer to a different department, leading a team, or skip over the boss and update your resume to find something better.

VIRGO: The battle between change and things staying the same rages on with the separating square between Saturn in Aquarius in your house of routines and Uranus in Taurus in your house of aspirations. To reach your loftiest goals, you must strike at the comfortable, structured routines built by Saturn. It can feel almost risky to do something different, to focus on your goals rather than doom-scrolling on your phone. Over these couple of days, look at every routine you have and see if it’s beneficial or if it needs to be broken down and rebuilt.

LIBRA: The powerful energy of the waning square between Saturn in Aquarius, in your house of risk-taking, and Uranus in Taurus, in your house of resources from others, is still duking it out in your chart. As you weigh the risks and rewards of taking action, the Libra scales are moving back and forth. But Uranus calls for sudden, unexpected change. The best thing to do is what nobody expects you to do. SCORPIO: Saturn in Aquarius is in a waning square with Uranus in your house of relationships. A relationship is changing your home life. Perhaps you are deciding whether to live close to your family or to follow your sweetheart to the big city. Or you and your beloved might be buying a house together. Or together, you could be doing something very radical like choosing to live in a yurt at the top of a snowy mountain. Uranus is the planet of disruption. Traditions could be broken at this time. SAGITTARIUS: The waning square between Saturn in Aquarius in your house of communication and Uranus in Taurus in your house of work and routines are still in play. You can disrupt negative thought patterns today by implementing changes in your routine. Throw out all the sugar in the house. Take the batteries out of the remote controls. Take a walk before you have breakfast. Do some radical changes in your routine, and your thinking will change, and then everything will change. CAPRICORN: You’re still in the energy of Saturn in Aquarius, in your house of money, making a square to Uranus in Taurus in your house of risk-taking and creativity. Saturn traveling through your second house is a slow-growth wealth aspect and can make you feel like you don’t have enough resources to do what you want to do. But along comes Uranus to get creative and think of alternative ways of getting what you want and need. This aspect is continuing from last week and could bring you new creative ideas to help you break free of a 9-to-5 job.

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THE BEATLES 50 YEARS ON

Recreating The Magic Of The Beatles & Beatlemania including The Timeless Hits Of John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison & Ringo Starr! Come and relive all the Beatles Classic hits in one sensational two hour concert experience presented by the world’s Premier ‘Beatles’ band, The Sensational Beatle Boys. It is going to be huge fun and an experience to savour.

BERNARD FANNING Cairns Summer Sounds

Bernard Fanning has accumulated one of the most celebrated and distinct songbooks on the Australian rock spectrum. As the well – known frontman for one of Australia’s most loved Rock Bands Powderfinger, his iconic voice has sound-tracked a nation. A multi – award winning and platinum selling artist, his solo career now spanning 15 years, Fanning has firmly cemented his position as one of Australia’s finest songwriters and lyricists. Saturday, February 20 Cairns Performing Arts Centre Full details: www.cairnsperformingartscentre.com.au

DOWN THE RABBIT HOLE-Port Douglas Hot & Steamy Festival

What will you find down the rabbit hole at St Crispin’s Café? Join us for a Mad Hatters “Tea Party” from 11.30 am to 1.30 pm on Sunday the 21st Feb 2021. Your ticket includes a grazing menu of savoury and sweet and welcome “Tea” – a wicked concoction guaranteed to induce madness and mayhem!

Friday, February 19 Cairns Performing Arts Centre Full details: www.cairnsperformingartscentre.com.au

Sunday, February 21 St Crispins Cafe, Port Douglas Full details: https://pdhotsteamy.com.au/

KOKO’S TROPICAL VINTAGE SWIMWEAR SHOW-Port Douglas

Join us for a Hot and Steamy afternoon showcasing tropical vintage swimwear fashion from Splish Splash and tasty drinks and snacks from KoKo Poolside Bar and Kitchen. Eat, drink and feast your eyes on our gorgeous runway show and enjoy a special performance by the fabulous Miss Millie Minogue.

Saturday, February 20 1pm - 3pm Peppers Beach Club, Port Douglas Full details: https://pdhotsteamy.com.au/

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Place a fundraising box in your staff room, or front counter, funds raised will go to Rotary The flag is at half-mast at Coxen Chemicals. It is with deep regret that Coxen Chemicals Pty Ltd announce the passing of Neville Vincent D’Arcy, their General Manager for the last fifteen years. His sudden and unexpected diagnosis of a rare and extremely aggressive cancer took everyone by complete surprise. Unfortunately, he was given a very short life expectancy. The Company developed under Neville’s administration into the largest supplier of chemicals, cleaning equipment and spill control products in Far North Queensland. He was unconditionally respected and trusted by the Company’s Customer base and Supplier network from all over Australia. His word was his bond and his knowledge was boundless. Nev was admired and respected by all his staff as he treated them as part of his family. Neville passed away peacefully at midday on Sunday 14th of February at Gordonvale Palliative Care.

Neville Vincent D’Arcy 04/08/1961 – 14/02/2021

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SATURDAY FEBRUARY 20 Cairns Night Markets: 54-60 Abbott St, 4:30-11:00 Cooktown: Lions Park, 7:00-12 noon Innisfail Lioness: ANZAC Park, 7:00-12 noon Kuranda Heritage Markets: Rob Vievers Dr, 10:00-3:00 Kuranda Original Rainforest Markets: 7 Therwine St, 9:30-3:00 Malanda: Showgrounds, 7:30-12:30 Mossman: St David’s Church, 7:00-1:00

SUNDAY FEBRUARY 21 Atherton Art & Crafts Expo: Merrilands Hall 8:00-12:30 Cairns Night Markets: 54-60 Abbott St, 4:30-11:00 Herberton/Wondecla: Wondecla Sports Ground, 7:00-12 noon Kuranda Heritage Markets: Rob Vievers Dr, 10:00-3:00 Kuranda Original Rainforest Markets: 7 Therwine St, 9:30-3:00 Mission Beach Markets: Opposite Hideaways, 7:00-12 noon Port Douglas: by St Mary’s Church, 7:302:00 Speewah Country Markets: Speewah Tavern’s Market Square, 7:00-12 noon

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ATHERTON GOLF RESULTS Wednesday Sporters Feb 10 1st Nick Smith 28pts on C/B from M Broadley, 3rd Greg Brown 27pts. Least putts winning a 6 ball Jackpot – Dave Hazlett 17 putts. NTPs: 9th Jenko, 11th/18th Joel Nagy. Wednesday 18 Hole Stableford sponsored by the Carrington Hotel. 1st Phil Henricks 35pts, 2nd Dennis Thelan 33pts. NTP 3rd C De Mamiel. Thursday Ladies Feb 11 2 Ball Ambrose sponsored by Gallo’s Dairyland resulted in a close win to the Robin Beck/ Ann Moss pair with 71 ½ nett on a C/B to Annette Seawright/ Shelley Broadley and Michelle Pearsall/Gaye Steventon pairs. NTPs: 3rd S Broadley, 9th A Seawright, 11th J Hancock, 18th L Cross. Next week – Stableford. Saturday Feb 13 Golden Triangle Avocados Turner Shield Stableford event.

Ladies 1st Kylie Clark 37pts, 2nd Kerry Williamson 34pts on C/B from Loraine Doolan. NTPs: 3rd Sam Duck, 9th Loraine Doolan, 11th Sam Duck, 18th Dee Jierasak. Men’s overall and Div.1 winner with a great 42 pts (74 gross) was Paul Posselt. 2nd Kenleigh Mather 40pts (69 gross), 3rd John Dunne 38 pts. Div.2 Winner Glyn Ford 39pts 2nd Wazza Phillips 38 pts, 3rd Tom McEwan 37 pts. NTPs 3 P. Henricks, 9 C. McClarty, 11 W. Phillips, 18 S. Dodds. Next week – Harold Nasser Memorial Shield stroke, sponsored by BV Hotel. Sunday Feb 14 Valentine’s Day Stableford sponsored by Yungaburra Butchery attracted visitors from Gordonvale and Innisfail Golf Clubs. 1st Rene Jensen (Gordonvale GC) 35pts, 2nd Ray Faulkner 33pts, 3rd John Dunne 30pts.

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Half Moon Bay Golf Results Tuesday Feb 9 Mixed 4BBB R White + R Gill 49, I MacLeod-Carey+ R Smith 46, M Logan + B Bridge 46 Wednesday Feb 10 Div1: M Davidson 46, G McEwan 40, D Westerman 37. Div2: D Young 41, R Little 38, P Girdler 36. Ladies: H Phillips 35, A Tidswell 35, J Taylor 27. Friday Feb 12 Men’s: J Seal 20, R Gillin 19, G McEwan 19. Ladies: P Fitzroy 19, C Demosthemis 18, L Harman 18. Saturday Feb 13 Men’s: Div. 1: R Gill 40, M Allen 39, R Kettle 38. Div. 2: M Girdler 39, L Neal 37, D Chandler 37. Ladies: P Fitzroy 37, K Third 33, P Shay 33.

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Saturday 13 February. 26 Bowlers for Jackpot Bowls. Eric Smith, Gordon Henderson, Nev Tesch d Dave Blain, Doug Pitt, Nev Fletcher 16-14: Peter Busch, Col Widdows, Dick Pitt d Terry Richards, Mick Plummer, Peter Worley 20-18: Dave Beaumont,Tony Kessler d David White, Tony Brlyack 2216:In the Club Championship Pairs. Colt Dwyer, Dave Egan d Ranald Edwards, John Fleming 30-17: and the winners for the day Bill Smith, Tony Whykes, Peter Gorsuch d Charlie Toohey, George Wilmot, Alistair Douglas 29-13. In the Club Championship games played last Sunday, in the A Grade Singles, Peter Busch d Col Widdows 25-20; and in the Handicap Singles Dave Blain (-7) d Gordon Henderson (0) 26-20. This Friday in the Club Championship A Grade Singles, Mick Frese vs Greg McLean and Saturday in the Pairs, Mick Frese, Peter Busch vs Dave Blain, Terry Richards, and Sunday in the Handicap Singles Billy Smith (-5) vs Col Widdows (0), and in B Grade Singles Daryl Hoskins vs Chis Payne. For Jackpot Bowls this Saturday, names in by 12 noon with card call at 12.45pm. Anyone interested in playing bowls (either for the first time or returning to the game) please contact David White 0407 630 759.

EDGE HILL MEMORIAL BOWLS CLUB Ladies Social Bowls: Thursday Night February11, mixed social bowls were washed out. Names in early please for next week February 18. Saturday February 13 Ladies played Pennant practice in Pennant teams against a Men’s selected fours Social Team. Men won overall but a closer result after another successful practice for the Ladies. Please attend these practice sessions to enable selectors to select an inform team to commence pennants in March. Men’s Mixed Social Bowls: Tuesday February 9, winners were Bob White and Kim Mitchell. Runner-up: Fran Maddern and Mac Smith. Tuesday night bowls were again washed out. Wednesday Night February 10 bowls winners were Peter and Frank. Runner-up: Alan, Chris and Steve. Saturday February 14 social bowls was conducted as Ladies pennant practice. Overall winners were Geoff Royle, Terry Bartholomousz, Gary Victor and John Parker. Runner-up: Mick Catalano, Gary Pomroy, Bob White and Darren Curry. Runner-up: Jackpot not won now at $626+. Social bowls will continue Tuesday (Day and Night) Wednesday night with Saturday afternoon. Edge Hill Club Championship Games. The final of 2020 Championship Fours has been re-scheduled for Tuesday night between Steve Henson’s Team and Colin Kelly’s team. 2021 A Singles games played saw P Lee d K Mitchell 27-24. A Buck d C Henson 25-16. Other games still to be played are: W Hewitt v D Curry. S Bragger v R Hubbard. S Henson v T Bartholomousz. D Spowart v A Henson. 2021 Club Championship Pairs, Triples or Four’s draws are now on the Notice board. Players wishing to play their games that have been drawn should arrange a time and get it done. To play social bowls at Edge Hill this week put your name on the lists available behind the bar for a game

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Sat, February 20 Cairns Taipans v Illawarra Hawks. John Cain Arena

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Melbourne UTD v Perth Wildcats, John Cain Arena Sun, February 21

Mon, February 22 Illawarra Hawks v NZ Breakers, John Cain Arena Melbourne UTD v Cairns Taipans, John Cain Arena Tue, February 23 Sydney Kings v Perth Wildcats, John Cain Arena Adelaide 36ers v SEM Phoenix, John Cain Arena

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Zero to 100 in ten years TANYA MURPHY

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Hooking into boxing TANYA MURPHY Local legend Kevin Mayo says boxing saved his life when he was young. Now the retired 69-year-old is using his spare time to help other young people develop fitness and life skills through the sport. The lifelong boxing enthusiast, youth worker and musician started the not-for-profit Marlin Coast Boxing Club in 2015 as a way to “give back to the community.” “Boxing makes you a better person, gives you confidence and discipline, a better mentality to life, and reduces attitude problems,” said Mr Mayo. “It gives kids strength and heart about their capabilities and sticking up for themselves, but also teaches them that if people pick on you, you don’t need to fight, you can walk away proudly.”

Mr Mayo previously worked for the Commission for Children and Young People and Child Guardians, and decided to volunteer his skills towards a good cause after retiring in 2007.

ymore and they’ve got new friends.”

“My son was a professional world champion and my other son was a fighter too,” he said.

The club holds ninja gym classes for zero-to-five-yearolds, as well as modified low-impact fitness classes for older people, and advanced and technical training for boxers at competitive levels.

“Over the years I’ve had my own gyms, but it was a dream to start a not-for-profit to give back to the community. “It’s about giving back to the kids, helping them keep the off the street, motivating them into jobs, into university and guiding them into the right mindset. Boxing is only the tool to engage them. “We get cranky ones that come in, and when they start training, they settle down and start helping each other in the gym, and when they leave they’re not cranky an-

Mr Mayo said the club’s members included all ages and backgrounds including a large number of girls and women.

All the gym’s trainers are volunteers, and more trainers are sought. Volunteers must have, or obtain, a blue card to work with children. Kerrie Wilson said she decided to volunteer as a trainer after seeing what a positive influence Mr Mayo was on local youth. “I believe in what he’s doing and I’m so privileged to be a part of it,” she said. The club had to close down last year due to COV-

ID-19 regulations, and will celebrate its official 2021 reopening this Saturday February 20, with a family fun day from 10am. The day’s festivities will include with a pig on a spit, boxing demonstrations, sparring, live music from ‘Wind and Wood,’ and a jumping castle. Mr Mayo himself, who is also an accomplished musician, will be performing some classics, with his specialties being country music and Neil Diamond. The cost to attend is a $5 donation and children under five are free. The boxing club is hidden behind trees at Lot 2, Marshall Street, Machan’s Beach, with a sign and parking on the right just after the sports oval and before the bridge to Redden Island.

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IN an amazing feat of endurance, Cairns local Colin Sampton ran 100 kilometres at the Cairns Esplanade last Saturday, February 13 to raise money for the Indigenous Marathon Foundation (IMF). The 31-year-old completed the remarkable run in 14 hours, starting at 4am, with 40 laps of the Cairns Esplanade in steaming hot weather, as crowds of onlookers cheered him on. He started fundraising for the challenge just two weeks beforehand and raised a total of $15,300. Mr Sampton said he battled with obesity and depression prior before joining a gym in 2011, and participating in the Indigenous Marathon Program (IMP) in 2013, and said the program was life-changing. “Back in 2011, my life was spiralling out of control. I was overweight, I was suffering from depression. My outlook on life was negative,” he said. “At first I could only run 300 metres before I would be fully exhausted and would want to quit and give up. “I had to keep finding new levels in my mind and my body where I was able to push out these runs and increase them every week. But I never stopped putting on my shoes and getting out the door.” Every year the IMF selects a group of young Indigenous men and women (aged 18-30) to compete in the New York Marathon with just six months of training. The program states that it aims to highlight the incredible natural talent that exists within the Indigenous population, with the hope to one day unearth an Indigenous long-distance running champion to take on the African dominance. Mr Sampton said participating in the New York marathon with 52,000 runners and more than two million supporters had been a surreal experience, and helped him fall in love with long distance running. He completed 13 marathons and two 50-kilometre races, before deciding to celebrate his tenth year since he

started his health and wellness journey, by completing the 100-kilometre challenge. “I thought what better way to celebrate the 10 years than to give back to the project that’s given so much to me and my community, to help them create more leaders,” he said. He said the run was not easy, with bad cramping in his quadriceps between 60 and 80 kilometres, but he pushed through and even had enough energy to speed up for the last seven kilometres. “I had so many people cheering me along my way and people jumping in and doing laps so they could pace me through,” he said. “It was such an inspiring and motivating day for everyone and I’ve got a huge response from people wanting to get out the door and move their bodies and get more healthy and active now. “It’s been a really humbling experience to have an impact on my hometown.” Since its inception ten years ago, the IMF has trained a total of 109 young Indigenous people not only to run, but also to become role models within their communities, promoting health and physical exercise in order to address high instances of chronic disease such as diabetes, heart disease and renal failure. Mr Sampton, who previously worked in hospitality, said he had made a lot of good connections through his 100-kilometre challenge and his goal now was to pursue a career in health and fitness to encourage others to meet their potential. “I fell in love with this feeling I get from running, and I always want to strive to give others the opportunity to experience it. It’s meditative, you’re in a state of zen,” he said. “I still find it exciting running around Cairns because I find different new footpaths and trails and I just love that, you haven’t seen your own back yard unless you’re out there in nature and moving your body and experiencing a new lens to your back yard.

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A L O N E Our fortnightly gatherings offer a safe space for social engagement and support for people living with Alzheimer’s or Dementia and their loved ones. These sessions provide an opportunity for attendees to enjoy time together in the company of others in a similar situation. Morning tea is provided (paid for by gold coin donations) When: Every 2nd Wednesday Time: 10 am — 12pm Cost: Gold coin donation Where: Cominos House (27 Greenslope St, Edge Hill)

UPCOMING February 3rd and 17th MEETINGS: March 3rd, 17th and 31st

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