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THURSDAY 20 APRIL 2023 TORRES NEWS
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Sam Backo ill in Cairns STORY ALF WILSON AND CHRISTINE HOWES FORMER Australian Test and Queensland State of Origin forward Sam Backo suffered a heart attack late last month and is in a critical condition at Cairns Base Hospital. Mr Backo is a much loved
Sam’s wife Christabel Warren said she was grateful for all the support and prayers. “He’s recovered to a degree but we still have a long road to travel,” she told the Torres News. Family and friends gathered in Cairns have asked for privacy at this time. Sam thanked all the families
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Calendar comp open for photos Federal Leichhardt MP Warren Entsch is calling for photographs that showcase the iconic elements of our region for his thirteenth annual Leichhardt Community Calendar Competition. Mr Entsch said the calendar received an overwhelmingly positive response each year as he strived to feature a diverse array of subjects and locations within its pages. “Creating this calendar is always a highlight of my year,” Mr Entsch said. “This competition offers a fantastic platform for locals to display their photography talents to thousands of businesses across Far North Queensland. “The 14 best shots – one for each month plus a front and back cover – will be featured in this year’s calendar, alongside the name of each photographer and details of where each photo was taken. “Our region is known for its natural beauty, but it’s the people who truly make it a wonderful
place to live. I can’t wait to see the creative entries for this year’s competition.”
Competition Details The southern boundary of Leichhardt is White Rock, and to the west, parts of Kuranda and Speewah are included within Leichhardt. The boundary then extends west to the Gulf of Carpentaria, taking in all of Cape York and the Torres Strait. Images MUST be in landscape format, high-resolution JPEG digital image (minimum size 1Mb and resolution 300dpi) and be received by close of business on Friday, 12 May 2023. All images meeting the above criteria are to be emailed to warren. entsch.mp@aph.gov.au
for consideration. For further information or questions, contact the Cairns electorate office on (07) 4051 2220. People who would like a free copy of the 2023-24 calendar when they become available can contact Mr Entsch’s office directly.
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Mr Entsch with last year’s November pic of Green Hill Fort on Waiben. Pic supplied.
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