Cairns Local News April 01 2022

April 1, 2022

www.cairnslocalnews.com.au

SUPPORT FOR Mossman to the Cassowary Coast

D I W A L I

FULL STORY > PAGE 3

F E S T I VA L

(L-R) Secretary of the Bhutanese Community Cairns Inc Prahlad Dahal, Madan Monger, Tika Mishra, Shadow Minister for Northern Australia, QLD Senator Murray Watt, Nir Phuyel, Labor Candidate for Leichhardt Elida Faith and Champa Samel

CAIRNS HOSPITAL

General Enquiries - 07 4031 7678 admin@cairnslocalnews.com.au

News - editorial@cairnslocalnews.com.au Located at: 2/185 Mulgrave Rd, Cairns QL D 4870

Managing Editor Carl Portella

Sales Manager Kath MacLean 0436 001 115

Advertising Denis Olsson 0436 001 149

Advertising Yvonne Carr 0436 101 599

Administration Lisa Harris 07 4031 7678

Journalist Isabella Guzman Gonzalez 07 4031 7678

CIRCULATION - 13,000 Cairns Local News is published by Cairns Local News Pty Ltd. 2/185 Mulgrave Rd, Cairns, QLD 4870 ACN: 643 194 932 Printed by: Townsville Print Centre, 623-645 Flinders St Townsville, QLD 4810

THE Cairns and Hinterland Hospital and Health Service (CHHHS) has thanked the Pacific Hotel for two years of service as a quarantine facility, as the facility will re-open to the public next week. The Pacific Hotel was contracted as a Queensland Government nominated accommodation provider for COVID-19 quarantine on March 28, 2020. Queensland’s hotel quarantine program ended in February 2022 with the opening of the dedicated regional facility, the Queensland Regional Accommodation Centre at Wellcamp, west of Toowoomba. CHHHS COVID-19 Health Incident Controller, Rudi De Faveri, thanked the Pacific Hotel for its substantial contribution to preventing COVID-19 from spreading in Far North Queensland during the past two years. “Reflecting on the two years that our Hospital and Health Service has worked in collaboration with the team from the Pacific Hotel and our colleagues from the Queensland Police Service and Australian Defence Force, one common theme continues to this

gives thanks to quarantine hotel

QPS Inspector Brad Winks looks on as Pacific Hotel General Manager Tim Moloney is presented with a certificate of thanks from CHHHS Acting Chief Executive Steve Thacker

day,” Mr De Faveri said. “And that is the positive and collaborative interagency working relationships and friendships forged and maintained throughout this period.” Mr De Faveri said the Pacific Hotel had become a gold standard of the hotel quarantine system in Cairns, catering for approximately 6,000 guests during the past two years. “The record speaks for itself,” he said. “At no time during the past two years has there ever been any transmission of COVID-19 within the hotel, amongst its staff, or into the broader community because of the hotel quarantine system. “This is due to the absolute commitment of all individuals and their collaborative efforts at maintaining the highest infection prevention standards within this facility. “This was maintained even during fires and internal flooding – unpredictable crises that tested the system and its staff.” CHHHS Acting Chief Executive Steve Thacker

said the Pacific Hotel had played a key role in controlling the spread of COVID-19 in the Far North. “Staff at the Pacific Hotel have been required to be regularly tested for COVID-19, fit-tested for face masks, participate in extensive training and development, and revise their processes around hotel operations,” he said. “The staff from the Pacific Hotel have always maintained the utmost professionalism and have always had a ‘can do’ attitude to support the frequent changes in requirements within the facility to meet those gold standards. “They have always gone above and beyond to look after their guests and our staff that worked alongside them each day. “We thank them for everything they have done for us during the past two years and look forward to the facility opening to the community from April 2.”

HENDERSON, WA

OUR FUTURE. MADE IN OUR OWN BACKYARD.

Australia’s Defence Industries are talented Aussies and private businesses working together to supply our Defence Force. At the same time, creating thousands of local jobs. To get involved, search Defence Industries Careers. Authorised by the Australian Government, Canberra.

PAGE 2 Cairns Local News, Friday, April 1, 2022

www.cairnslocalnews.com.au

Labor Party announces funding for Cairns Bhutanese Community

Tika Mishra and her family, members of the Bhutanese community

By Isabella Guzman Gonzalez

L

ABOR candidate for Leichhardt Elida Faith and Shadow Minister for Northern Australia, Queensland Senator Murray Watt, visited the Bhutanese community on Friday, March 26 to announce a funding commitment towards the Diwali Festival in Cairns over three years. The Diwali Festival is the festival of light, representing the triumph of light over darkness and good over evil. It is an essential celebration for the Hindus, Jains, and Sikhs. In addition, this festival marks a special occasion for the Bhutanese community in Cairns. Ms Faith said that if an Albanese Labor Government is elected, the Cairns Bhutanese Community Inc will receive $24,000 to ensure the future of the Diwali Festival over three years. “Cairns is not only unique because we live at the doorstep of the beautiful Great Barrier Reef, and we have got the oldest

FROM > PAGE 1 rainforest in the world,” she said. “We are a very diverse community of many faiths and cultural groups. We are a multicultural city. “We have a very vibrant and supportive Bhutanese community, and I’m thrilled to say that if Labor is elected in the upcoming election, we will commit $24,000 to the Bhutanese community to go towards the Diwali Festival. “That would be $8,000 a year over three years so they can invest it in this celebration, and I’m proud to be standing here with some of the members of the Bhutanese community to announce this commitment to them.” Secretary of the Bhutanese Community Cairns Inc Prahlad Dahal said this funding would impact the Bhutanese communities and bring many cultures together. “It is very important to us,” Mr Dahal said. “We can showcase our cultural festival and express the

relationship within the family, within the community through the festival. “This is a festival that enlightens every individual, and it’s the hope to have a better life as we pray to goddess Lakshmi for wealth and prosperity. “It’s a very inviting and accommodating event. I believe it’s a celebration everyone can enjoy as we have a light in everybody’s hand, so they feel enlightened spiritually and in community.” Mr Dahal said the funding would make a significant difference since it is a big event that runs for five days. “Diwali is the festival of light, and it goes for five days,” he said. “The crow, which we believe is a messenger of God, represents the first day. “The second day, we celebrate the dog as a protector. “Day three is the day of the cow, we eat good food, and we honour Goddess Lakshmi who is the goddess of wealth; on that day, the females go house to

BUY 3 GET 4TH FREE*

Goodyear Assurance TripleMax 2 Car Tyres

house singing a special song that is never sung outside that period, the community invites them in gives them food and money. “Day four is the day of the ox which helps produce food; on that day, both women and men go singing as on the day before. “The fifth day is a special day where the sisters invite the brothers, and we give offerings and presents, but you can only attend if one of the sisters invite you, so we must keep our sisters happy. “We apply for grant funding, which is very competitive; sometimes you get it, sometimes you don’t, so we get funding from our community, friends and some construction groups, and through those, our committee organises the event. “Usually, we see around 400 participants in the Diwali festival, so you need a big hall which is expensive. So this funding will make a big difference for us.” Ms Faith said it was essential to support our cultural diversity and communities like the Bhutanese because they enrich the Cairns society. “It has been 13 years since the first families from Bhutan arrived in Cairns, and they have contributed so much. They pride themselves on unity, integrity, and resilience, which shines through in everything they do.” “Culturally, Diwali is a significant celebration for their community and Cairns; it represents the victory of light over darkness, good over evil and knowledge over ignorance. “So if Labor can help them, why not do it?” Shadow Minister for Northern Australia, Queensland Senator Murray Watt, said Labor’s funding commitment acknowledges the value of the local Bhutanese culture in the Far North community. “Festivals like Diwali remind us to be hopeful and optimistic, so we’re very pleased to support you with this,” Senator Watt said. “We look forward to coming to your next Diwali festival and enjoying the music, the dancing and especially the food.”

Domestic visitors spend up in TNQ

Image Courtesy of Cairns Regional Council

ACCORDING to the National Visitor Survey, Australian visitors spent a record $2.7 billion in Tropical North Queensland in 2021 despite losing the key Sydney and Melbourne markets for much of the year. Tourism Tropical North Queensland (TTNQ) Chief Executive Officer Mark Olsen said overnight domestic visitor expenditure was up 9.3% from 2019 on the back of record intrastate visitation of 1.5 million. “TTNQ has been actively targeting the Australian travellers who would typically travel overseas. This has helped increase spend per night by 20% on pre-COVID levels to $269 with an average of $1383 spent on each holiday,” he said. “We have worked very hard to push our world-class experiences as a necessary part of any holiday in Cairns, and the Great Barrier Reef and visitors are increasingly choosing quality accommodation for their stay. “TTNQ partnered with Tourism and Events Queensland on campaigns such as Cairns Holiday Dollars, highlighting the many experiences that international visitors enjoy. “We needed to change the holiday mindset of domestic travellers wanting a fly and flop holiday to ensure our world-class experiences were supported. “These figures show the strategy worked, and our ecoluxury solid campaign activity should continue to educate Australians that our destination’s regenerative tourism

experiences are just what they need. “Marketing targeting our seasons also helped combat visitor numbers being decimated by winter lockdowns. “Resulting in Australians discovering that summer is when the water clarity is at its best on the Great Barrier Reef while the warm summer rain brings the rainforest and waterfalls to life.” Mr Olsen said total domestic visitor numbers grew 37% from 2020 to 2 million but remained 11% below preCOVID levels. “The strongest growth came from Brisbane residents with an increase of 10.8% to a record 291,000 compared to 2019,” he said. “Just 460,000 of our visitors were from interstate, which is not surprising given continued border closures throughout 2021. “The year started slowly with airport passengers dropping back to 34% of pre-COVID levels in February, followed by record growth over Easter and into the start of winter before Victorian borders closed in July. “This saw airport passenger numbers drop in August to just 11% of pre-COVID numbers, the lowest levels since the pandemic began. “Visitors from Adelaide contributed to our interstate arrivals, but passenger numbers remained low until the Queensland borders re-opened to New South Wales and Victoria in mid-December.”

Great Barrier Roof

So local, they are right on your doorstep. No one lays a roof like us!

• DOMESTIC, • COMMERCIAL • INDUSTRIAL

NOBODY BEATS OUR 4 STORE BUYING POWER Mareeba Atherton Malanda Mossman 4092 2290 4091 1122 4096 5300 4098 1502

The re-roofing experts

info@greatbarrierroof.com.au | Phone Scott 0418 843 096

*Offer available March 1 2022 to April 30 2022 or while stocks last at participating Goodyear Autocare stores. Tyres must be purchased and fitted in sets of four in one transaction. “Buy 3 tyres and get the 4th free” is only available on Goodyear Assurance TripleMax 2 passenger range. Additional service and fitting charges may apply. Excludes fleet, commercial and account customers. Not available with other offers. No rain checks.

www.cairnslocalnews.com.au

Cairns Local News, Friday, April 1, 2022 PAGE 3

CITIZEN SCIENTISTS COVID-19 Testing clinic at SNAP COASTAL CHANGES the Showgrounds closes I N

P O R T

A community beach monitoring project will help scientists better understand and forecast how coastlines will change at five popular beaches in Douglas Shire. CoastSnap encourages residents and visitors to participate by taking photos of precise locations and sharing them online. Mobile phone cradles are now available at Four Mile, Cooya Beach, Newell Beach, Wonga Beach and Cow Bay. Over time, the database of photos will record erosion and recovery cycles, helping Douglas Shire Council understand why some beaches are more dynamic or resilient than others. University of NSW Senior Lecturer Dr Mitchell Harvey, a coastal erosion expert, visited the five beaches this week. Dr Harvey said the program would help scientists manage coastlines around the world.

D O U G L A S

“CoastSnap is a global community beach monitoring project that turns your smartphone in your pocket into a powerful device to measure how our coastlines change over time,” he said. “It uses the power of social media, and all you need to do is put your smartphone in one of our cradles, take a photo and upload it to the cloud.” “We have developed some really powerful algorithms to precisely track how the coastline changes.” Using a specialised technique known as photogrammetry, CoastSnap relies on repeat photos at the same location to track how the coast changes over time due to storms, rising sea levels, human activities, and other factors. Douglas Shire Mayor Michael Kerr encouraged everyone to get involved to build a strong database of images. “If you are walking along one

of the beaches with the phone cradles, take a minute out of your day to take a photo for science and help your beach tell a story,” Cr Kerr said. “The more photos we collect at a particular site, the more reliable our understanding of how that coastline changes over time.” “Monitoring these changes is important so that the impacts of coastal hazards can be avoided, mitigated or managed through adaptation planning.” Each photo monitoring point has instructional signage on how to use the phone cradle and photo uploading options. Residents can download the free App CoastSnap and register to upload the images straight to the CoastSnap App or post the photos on social media using each location’s individual hashtag, for example, #CoastSnap4Mile.

Douglas Shire Council Susainability Officer Melissa Mitchell and University of NSW Senior Lecturer Dr Mitchell Harvey

T

HE Cairns and Hinterland Hospital and Health Service (CHHHS) will centralise its COVID-19 testing in Cairns at Portsmith, as Rapid Antigen Test (RATs) usage in the Far North increases. The COVID-19 testing clinic at the Cairns Showgrounds closed its doors on Sunday, March 27, as CHHHS records fewer people using the facility for PCR (Polymerase Chain Reaction) testing. CHHHS executive director COVID-19 Response, Dr Donna Goodman, said worldwide, more people were testing for COVID-19 via RATs than traditional PCR testing. “This trend is no different here in Cairns, as RATs have become more available,” she said. “Our fever clinics have played a very important role since the pandemic, but the ease and ef-

ficiency of RATs has started to outweigh their usefulness to health authorities. “We do still require PCR testing, as it can detect the presence of the virus even at very low concentrations, and therefore make a definite diagnosis of COVID-19. “But we are happy that we have reached a point in our pandemic response where we can wind back the number of fever clinics we needed to detect COVID-19 across our region and return some of our hard-working staff to their regular roles within the Health Service.” Dr Goodman said CHHHS would still be retaining an ability to stand up COVID-19 fever clinics at a moment’s notice, should there be a sudden surge in COVID-19 case numbers. “We are in a pretty good place at the moment where the double-

vaccination rate in the Cairns and Hinterland HHS region is more than 93%,” she said. “Our case numbers have dwindled from approximately 1,500 per day at the height of the Omicron wave to approximately 250 per day now. “We aren’t out of the woods yet, though. “Our booster rate is currently just over 60%, so there are still many people at risk of COVID-19 infection. “We don’t know what to expect when international flights start touching down at Cairns Airport, so in any case, we still need people to get tested if they have any symptoms of COVID-19 and isolate immediately until you return a negative result.”

Cairns Hospital COVID-19 drive-through clinic is located at 43 Aumuller St, Portsmith, and is open 8:15am-4:00pm daily. No booking is needed. To find your closest testing location across our region, visit: www.qld.gov.au/health/covid19/testing. Report your positive RAT result by filling out this form at https://www.qld.gov.au/rat-positive

No charge, no schemes. Just help and information.

Business experts available to you, free of charge, when you need it most. On 7-8 April, we are offering business owners of Cairns the opportunity to talk with our finance and business specialists at no cost. As Cairns locals, we know how challenging the environment has been for business owners. Our team of specialists covering lending and finance, accounting and tax, insurance, retirement planning, business growth and structures, governance and strategy and audit, are making themselves available to help you.

To book your complimentary business advisory session, contact Courtney on courtney.sgroi@findex.com.au or 07 4052 3222. Places are limited so get in quick. 232/240 Mulgrave Road, Cairns City 4870

PAGE 4 Cairns Local News, Friday, April 1, 2022

findex.com.au www.cairnslocalnews.com.au

Commitment to reach the Commemorating 80 net-zero emissions by 2030 years since the Battle C of the Coral Sea AIRNS Regional Council has committed to achieving netzero emissions by 2030 and moving to 100% renewable energy for its operations. Endorsed by Council, the Cairns Climate Change Strategy 2030 builds on the achievements and actions of the previous strategy (Climate Change Strategy 2010-2015), which will guide Council’s climate actions for the next decade. The new Strategy will also support the community to progress towards Queensland’s emissions reductions target of 30% below 2005 levels by 2030 and net zero emissions by 2050. Mayor Bob Manning said Cairns was particularly vulnerable to climate change’s potential impacts, and it was important that Council took the lead on action. “We all recognise that our natural environment is the region’s greatest asset, but it is under increasing pressure from climate change,” Cr Manning said. “A tidal wave of evidence is mounting that climate change is already impacting the environment – global temperatures are rising, glaciers have shrunk, and plant and animal habitats have shifted. “In the past 22 years, we have experienced our warmest 20 years on record. Australian average temperatures are now 1.44C higher than when national records began in 1910. “As the guardians of two World Heritage-listed natural environments – the Great Barrier

Reef and Wet Tropics Rainforest – it is our responsibility to do all we can to protect these assets and our lifestyle. “We have to balance the needs of our growing city with preserving our natural assets. “Our Climate Change Strategy 2030 sets a course to cutting emissions, moving to renewable energy, and mitigating and adapting to the impacts of climate change. “It means that environmental considerations will be embedded in Council’s governance, leadership and decision making, and there will be support for a Smart Green Economy.” Actions to support the Strategy’s commitments include the replacement of streetlights with LEDs, advocacy to ensure renewable energy developments in the region deliver local benefits and minimise local environmental impacts, and considering climate change risks when preparing Council’s new planning scheme.

Council undertook extensive consultation in developing the Strategy with engagement with more than 2,300 people, including subject matter experts, industry representatives, climate action advocates, community members, Traditional Custodians, youth representatives and researchers in the tertiary sector. “We have listened to the community and taken advice from authorities in the climate sector,” Cr Manning said. “Over 88% of respondents to Council’s climate change survey said they wanted Council to show leadership and action on climate change. “The Cairns Climate Change Strategy 2030 reinforces that Council recognised the important role it has in preserving the natural environment, supporting the community to make greener choices, and mitigating the effects of climate change.”

THIS year marks the 80th Anniversary of the Battle of the Coral Sea, with commemorative events happening in Cardwell on Saturday, April 30 and Sunday, May 1, to remember, reflect and respect the service members who lost their lives for the cause of freedom. The weekend reflections include a remembrance service held on Sunday at the Coral Sea Memorial Park. On Saturday, the evening prior, a dinner and dance event will be held in style reminiscent of the social events during wartime, with the community coming together to enjoy a night of celebration and dance. The Battle of the Coral Sea

Mayor Bob Manning

is memorialised annually in Cardwell and remembers an air and naval Battle fought between the Japanese Imperial Navy and the U.S. and Australian Naval Forces at a critical stage of the Second World War, from May 4 to 8, 1942. Cassowary Coast Regional Council Mayor Mark Nolan said the annual event allows for community reflection and remembrance of those service men’s alliances and shared sacrifices. “Each year, Cardwell’s community and service members pay their respects by laying wreaths and sharing reflections on the sacrifices made by our American allies in the Battle of the Coral Sea and the subsequent freedoms that we enjoy today,” Cr Nolan said. “I would like to thank and congratulate the

volunteers, committee, Council staff, sponsors and community members involved in coordinating the events.” On Sunday, May 1, the official ceremony is at the Coral Sea Memorial Park in Cardwell at 10am. The Battle of the Coral Sea dinner dance event will be held on Saturday, April 30, starting at 7pm at the Cardwell Community Hall, Brasenose Street. Tickets can be purchased for $40pp online via https://bit.ly/3LtgcoF, Cardwell Library and Council Customer Service Centres. For more information regarding Battle of the Coral Sea event updates, please visit Council’s Facebook page https://bit. ly/3wRdjK3 and the Battle of the Coral Sea Facebook page https://bit.ly/36MlgFM

SMARTPHONE & TABLET SOLUTIONS Call today to chat about your next Graphic Design Project. We can help you with the following: • Logo Design • Brochure design • New brand/product development including packaging • Illustrations • Signage Design • Flyers • Menus • Shirt Design • Merchandising design and more!

• Repairs • Sales • Accessories Shop 2 /5 Front Street, MOSSMAN

www.smartphonefix.com

Tel: 4010 8422

admin@smartphonefix.com.au

0434 192 737 sales@bluskz.com Located in the Cairns/Tablelands area of FNQ

Big sound.

Call the team on 4041 7860 to book your appointment today!

Tiny hearing aid!

 Cairns: 1/125 Grafton St Smithfield: 11/2-4 Stanton Rd Atherton: 3/3 Cook St  Other locations: Mareeba, Innisfail and Tully

Effortlessly connect to the life you love. Evolv AI is Starkey’s best sounding hearing aid ever, handcrafted and personalised for your unique ear.    

Realistic, genuine sound quality in every listening environment Discreet and powerful devices Available in styles that are virtually invisible Rechargeable options available

www.bluskz.com

 audiohealth.com.au

FREE

14 DAY* TRIAL Your local independent hearing experts

Starkey is a registered trademark of Starkey Laboratories, Inc. Evolv is a trademark of Starkey Laboratories, Inc. * Terms and conditions apply.

www.cairnslocalnews.com.au

Cairns Local News, Friday, April 1, 2022 PAGE 5

ITʼS WHATʼS INSIDE THAT COUNTS

A tougher Mongrel all round IT’S WHAT’S INSIDE THAT COUNTS

es c i r P t s e B e h t in th r o N

Deeper, wider tread pattern helps keep sole clear of damaging rubble

Roller Sole creates roller action when walking for extra comfort and less fatigue

SCUFF CAP

200J STEEL TOE CAP

SLIP, OIL & FAT RESISTANT

TEMPERATURE REGULATING LINING

COATS NYLBOND STITCHING

TPU/PU TOUGHSIDER SOLE

ORTHOTEC AIR FOOTBED W/ ANATOMICAL ARCH SUPPORT

YKK ZIPPER W/ ZIPGUARD

AIRZONE COMFORT SYSTEM

Extended AirZone Comfort System for increased cushioning and comfort

Aussie born & bred Mongrel BOOTS

quality workboots 4-6 Clifford Road www.blackureanq.com.au PAGE 6 Cairns Local News, Friday, April 1, 2022

PH: 4061 4917 02.07.2019 13:41

News Corp Australia Proof © www.cairnslocalnews.com.au

TAS celebrates dual FNQ Surf Clubs gain centre openings new safety equipment GETTING close to nature at a bush-style kindy complete with beehives, chickens, and wildlife puts the excitement in education for kindy kids at Trinity Anglican School (TAS) that this week celebrated the opening of new Early Learning Centres at White Rock and Kewarra Beach campuses. TAS Principal Paul Sjogren was joined by the

Bishop of North Queensland, The Right Reverend Dr Keith Joseph to commemorate the openings of both Early Learning Centres comprising a brand-new build at Kewarra Beach and extensive refurbishment of existing classroom infrastructure at White Rock. According to Mr Sjogren, the development program for both centres was completed over

seven months and in time to welcome 66 ‘kindy’ students to each campus at the beginning of the 2022 school year. “These facilities provide such a wonderful environment for our youngest students to learn in and watching them engage with the nature surrounding them is heart-warming. It is a very exciting time for us at TAS,” Mr Sjogren said. TAS’ early learners (l-r) Vivien, Sunny and Patrick enjoy their new naturebased surroundings with Principal Paul Sjogren

FEDERAL Government’s investment in Surf Life Saving Australia’s Beach Safety Equipment Fund has helped Cairns, Ellis Beach and Port Douglas surf lifesaving clubs purchase vital lifesaving equipment to prevent fatal and non-fatal drownings. Federal Leichhardt MP Warren Entsch said Cairns, Ellis Beach and Port Douglas surf lifesaving clubs have been an essential part of the local community for generations. “I am pleased these clubs could access $10,000 from the government to purchase vital lifesaving equipment to keep people safe and help prevent drownings in Far North Queensland,” Mr Entsch said. “Cairns surf lifesaving club was able to buy vital rescue equipment including an IRB

trailer, rescue boards, a fuel cell, radios, and oxygen resuscitation equipment. “Ellis Beach purchased an outboard motor surf kit, IRB accessories and rescue boards. “Port Douglas purchased radios, spinal management equipment, defibrillators and rescue boards.” “The funding is an essential boost for surf lifesaving clubs like Cairns, Ellis Beach and Port Douglas where volunteers, who have already performed thousands of patrol hours this season, rely on the best skills and equipment to keep people safe. “It comes at a critical time because, like many organisations across Australia, surf lifesaving clubs have been affected by a drop in fundraising revenue due to the COVID-19 pandemic,”

he said. Federal Sports Minister Richard Colbeck said the government’s contribution to each of the 314 surf lifesaving clubs around Australia had assisted them in buying critical equipment from life jackets and rescue manikins to inflatable rescue boats. “Australia’s volunteer surf lifesavers spend their days responding to emergencies, preventing drownings and saving lives,” Mr Colbeck said. “They are critical to the Australian way of life.” The Morrison Government provided an additional $3.1 million over two years from 2020-21 to double funding to SLSA for the Beach Safety Equipment Fund, so each club could access $10,000 to purchase vital lifesaving equipment.

ABN: 26 265 464 589

% OFF 0 2 Volunteers Sought - Interested persons please visit:

176 Robert Road, BENTLEY PARK, 4869 Phone: 4045 3382 | Mobile: 0407 691 837 Email: p r i n t @ c a i r n s p r i n t s h o p . c o m Web: www.cairnsprintshop.com

on this Menti ement to is advert ve 20% oeff recei mal pric nor

crimestoppersqld.com.au/volunteer

Warren ENTSCH MP Federal Member for Leichhardt

y t i l i b ta S d n a ip h s r Leade 200 Mulgrave Road, Westcourt QLD 4870

warren.entsch.mp@aph.gov.au

07 4051 2220

warrenentsch.com.au

WarrenEntschMP

Authorised by W. Entsch, Liberal National Party of Queensland, 200 Mulgrave Road, Westcourt QLD 4870.

www.cairnslocalnews.com.au

Cairns Local News, Friday, April 1, 2022 PAGE 7

Hop into an exciting new chapter The Easter break provides the perfect opportunity to connect with family and discuss your next chapter with those who matter most. Factors like family proximity, lifestyle choices, location, health, and finances are all important elements that need to be considered. Making the move to one of our 31 Oak Tree

to understand what the community is like.

never any pressure if you’d prefer to spend

Retirement Villages in Australia can provide

Within each boutique, securely gated village

the day relaxing in your villa. Especially if you

much needed certainty for you and your

you’ll find a relaxed atmosphere and lower

live alone, it’s reassuring to know that you

family. Our villas are affordable, stylish,

maintenance lifestyle that allows you more

can have your own personal space, but that

and most importantly, each home is future

time to spend doing the things you love.

help from the village manager or a caring

proofed with built-in features including step-

It’s important to us that you can relax in your

free floors and carefully planned bathrooms.

neighbour is never far away in times of need.

retirement and enjoy the lifestyle you’ve

Between the social activities and each

worked so hard for. Come and go as you

village’s built-in recreation and leisure facilities

please or lock up and go on a trip with the

like bowling greens and swimming pools to

peace of mind that your home will be secure

utilise with your likeminded neighbours or

your needs change in the years ahead.

and taken care of in your absence.

friends and family when they visit, there’s no

At Oak Tree, we encourage you to bring

There are regular events and activities to

family and friends along to your private

attend if you wish, keeping you social and

tour of the village and speak with residents

connected in your retirement, but there’s

These components are designed to help you maintain your independence and will ensure you are well set up for comfort and safety as

shortage of things to do and ways to unwind.

Talk to your local Oak Tree team about your future today.

67 Kowinka Street, White Rock Call 1300 367 155 PAGE 8 Cairns Local News, Friday, April 1, 2022

oaktreegroup.com.au www.cairnslocalnews.com.au

STORY DOGS ARE ALL EARS!

Christine with a portrait of the much loved Frankie who passed away in 2021.

By Maria Larkins THE CALMING and attentive nature of Story Dogs is helping dozens of children in the Cairns region develop reading skills and a love of books. Regional coordinator, Christine Hofman, said many schools found the program had also been a valuable strategy during the current pandemic. “With the disruption of COV-

Django the pug, loves story time.

ID many children’s lives need the quiet calm reading session a furry friend offers,” she said. Since its introduction five years ago, Hofman has seen the transformation of many “reluctant” readers into enthusiastic story tellers with the Story Dogs (SD) program. The Library Manager at St Gerard Majella said she began looking for something to help students in 2017 when she noticed

they were being lured away from reading books. “I was starting to see the impact of digital platforms and media diverting student interest away from the enjoyment of reading and the love of a hard copy book,” Hofman said. After investigating different angles and approaches to address the problem she discovered the SD program. “I went to our then School

Leadership members with a proposal for me to attend training in Brisbane and return to start SD at St Gerard Majella.” Principal Lea Martin and Father Martin saw potential in the idea and allowed the Librarian to undergo the training in Brisbane. She partnered with a fellow staff member’s dog, Frankie, and introduced the SD program at the school. Six months later Hofman was accredited as a coordinator.

SNIP AND CHIP FORJUST$3D

She has since trained 15 volunteers and their dogs to deliver the program to more than 10 schools in the Cairns region. The program is also being offered at several branches of the Cairns Regional Library. Hofman has recently trained other coordinators to develop programs in their own areas. In 2021 she completed training two new coordinators in Innisfail and Townsville.

Story Dogs is a not-for-profit organisation and the programs are funded by local community organisations. The Cairns region program is sponsored by the Cairns Lions Clubs, Toyota, Cairns Dog Training School, Cairns Libraries and Ergon Energy. Anyone interested in knowing more about the program or becoming a volunteer can visit the website: www.storydogs.org.au

Cairns REGIONAL COUNOL

OFFER VALID FOR MALE AND FEMALE CATS.

STRUGGLING TO PAY DESEXING FEES?

GET YOUR CAT DESEXING VOUCHER TODAY. DESEX YOUR CAT IN APRIL OR MAY AND GET A FREE MICROCHIP* Council, the National Desexing Network and local vets are banding together to offer heavily subsidised cat desexing. Ring Council or the National Desexing Network to get your desexing voucher.

National Desexing Network - 1300 368 992 I Cairns Regional Council - 1300 69 22 47

CAIRNSP� deserve the best!

* Offer available to Cairns Regional Council residents while funds last.

www.cairnslocalnews.com.au

Cairns Local News, Friday, April 1, 2022 PAGE 9

editorial@cairnslocalnews.com.au

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

CAIRNS LEFT HIGH AND DRY ONCE AGAIN

Want to be heard? Send a text to the Editor 0438 195 408

Let’s not forget we’re talking about drinking water here – an essential need, not a discretionary luxury.

New road to link neighbouring beaches

Taylor Hawkins

the Foo-Fighter drummer, passed away from a suspected drug over-dose while on tour in Colombia. RIP mate, a brilliant drummer. Noel, Cairns.

Hard luck For Clifton Beach

NBN Co’s latest press release (22 March 2022) promises another $4.5B for upgrades but nothing for Clifton Beach. This is particularly galling as my suburb was scheduled to be connected to Fibre-To-ThePremises in September 2013. But the Federal election of the same month put an end to that plan. Now Clifton Road has 300-odd copper wires hanging off a single fibre connection in the street. Service has degraded over time as more of those copper wires are used for the Internet. It is little better than the pre-2013 ADSL2 connection. Has any other suburb suffered such bad luck, or is it a lack of political interest? Sean, Clifton Beach

A new $5 million road linking Kewarra Beach and Trinity Beach will improve safety and reduce congestion on the Captain Cook Highway. Last week, Council approved works to extend Miami Rd from Poolwood Rd in Kewarra Beach to link with Trinity Beach Rd. The project, to be completed by June 2023, will include an upgrade of street lighting to the existing Miami Rd, and Poolwood Rd and Trinity Beach Rd intersections. Extensive community consultation resulted in endorsement of the current route, which will provide connectivity between the two suburbs and a more flexible and efficient local network for all road users. The route will make it safer for children to ride between the suburbs and provide a vital second entry/exit route for Kewarra Beach residents. It will also reduce congestion on the highway by removing the need to use the Captain Cook Highway to travel from one beach to the other and improve access to busy community places like Trinity Beach Sporting Precinct and the Trinity Anglican School. Council has received a contribution of $2,483,333 from the Federal Government’s Roads to Recovery program for the $4.95 million project.

MAYOR Bob Manning has been left shell shocked by the latest multi-billion dollar water funding announcement for another region while Cairns’ water needs continue to be overlooked. Last week, Prime Minister Scott Morrison announced that the Federal Government would provide $5.4 Billion in water funding for Hells Gate Dam in Townsville. “It certainly makes the $215 million we are seeking for our water project seem like a drop in the ocean,” Cr Manning said. “Why are we being left high and dry when our water security issue is well known, our solution is well developed and widely supported, and our ask is a fraction of what’s been committed elsewhere? “When you add up the recent State and Federal commitments made for water projects in other

COUNCIL NEWS ... Get Loud & Vocal for Youth Week Youth Week kicks off in Cairns on Sunday with festival vibes at Local & Vocal at the Tanks Arts Centre. Local & Vocal is a free event from 2pm for under-25s featuring games, food vans, chill-out zone, Dungeons & Dragons and a free gig featuring an impressive line-up of young local talent. Other activities planned in Cairns include an Ultimate Games Night at the Manunda PCYC, sporting tournaments and activities, and workshops on wearable art, Minecraft, dance and more. Find the program on Council’s website – search for ‘Cairns Youth Week’.

CONTACT US:

Gordonvale residents are urged to limit water use Essential water infrastructure works are being carried out in the next fortnight as part of the Department of Transport and Main Road’s upgrade of the Bruce Highway, Cairns Southern Access Corridor, (Stage 3), Edmonton to Gordonvale project. Council is asking Gordonvale residents to limit all nonessential water use during these works for two, three-day periods:  Monday 4 April until the evening of Wednesday 6 April.

PAGE 10 Cairns Local News, Friday, April 1, 2022

regions, it comes in at over $8 billion. “Townsville, Mackay, Rockhampton, and Wide Bay-Burnett are all being showered with water funding, but nothing for us.” Cr Manning noted that the Prime Minister was in Cairns on Tuesday, March 22. “This would have been the perfect opportunity to commit funding to the water security needs of Cairns, but it didn’t even warrant a mention,” Cr Manning said. “It is not only the incumbent government; the Federal Labor Opposition has been very quiet on this issue. “They need to state publicly whether they will commit funding to this critical project if they want to demonstrate their credentials as the alternative government. “And the State can’t hide on this one either; they’ve known

about the water security issue for years. “They know our solution is the best one, but rather than commit funds and support our funding request federally; they’re asking us to rehash and repeat the work we’ve already done. “They are sending us down a bureaucratic rabbit hole when we know that other regions haven’t had to follow this ‘process’ to secure State funding. “Let’s not forget we’re talking about drinking water here – an essential need, not a discretionary luxury. Cr Manning reiterated that Council did not begrudge funding for water infrastructure in other regions but reinforced that Cairns deserved its fair share. “The people of Cairns have elected Council to represent their interests,” Cr Manning said. “When we see an inequity on

1300 69 22 47

w

the scale we see here, Council is duty-bound to call it out. “Governments need to get their house in order; we seem to have lost the ability to commit to projects, and all we do is kick the can down the road. “We have spent a lot of time and effort proving our project is the best solution. “We are not building a dam; we are not taking water from agriculture, and we have the lowest-cost solution possible. “But do we get any credit for that – no. “We’ve always said we don’t begrudge those other regions their investment in water. “But we make no apology for standing up and fighting for a fair share for our community, and we won’t stop until we see the money!”

cairns.qld.gov.au

Enmore St speed change The speed limit on Enmore St, Manoora, between Reservoir Rd and Jensen St, will be reduced to 50km/h from Monday 11 April 2022.

 Monday 11 April to Wednesday 13 April

The new speed limit, reduced from 60km/h, offers greater safety.

Gordonvale residents are asked to use water for essential purposes only:

Council is introducing this change following a speed limit review, which has been endorsed by the Department of Transport and Main Roads and Queensland Police Service.

 No sprinklers  No filling up or topping up pools and spas or ponds etc  No washing of vehicles or boats, etc  No cleaning driveways and houses For updates visit www.cairns. qld.gov.au/interruptions

Improvement works McLeod St, Cairns North: Water main renewal at Charles St intersection. Expect temporary lane closures. Windarra St, Woree: Road upgrade and traffic signal installation at Rigg St intersection from Saturday. Expect temporary road closures. For a full list of works see our website.

www.cairnslocalnews.com.au

The Care Army Needs You! Gazza’s

Gossip

volunteers, as COVID has had a big impact on volunteer numbers in the past two years and they need to be built back up. Chrissy is keen to help other local organisations find volunteers to assist them with the wide variety of services and tasks. While Chrissy welcomes

FAB FM 90.9

I

PORT DOUGLAS TO MOSSMAN 4:30PM - 6:30PM WEEKDAYS

have, on more than one occasion recently, felt the need to celebrate the amazing volunteers that make a huge difference in our communities. There is now some exciting news that will make it easier for anyone who is keen to do their bit. As part of the Queensland Government’s COVID-19 recovery plan, Volunteering Queensland has introduced Unite and Recover which delivers the Neighbourhood and Care Army Connect Workers Initiative. Port Douglas and surrounds is one of 15 areas within Queensland identified as requiring the support of a designated Neighbourhood and Care Army Connect Worker.

Chrissy Gilewicz has been seconded from her position of Community Development Worker at Port Douglas Neighbourhood Centre to fill the Connect Worker role until the end of this year and Centre Manager Emma Travers is very excited to have the opportunity to host Chrissy in her new role. The busy volunteers contributed nearly 7,000 hours to the running of the Neighbourhood Centre last year. This win-win situation has fantastic benefits for all concerned including the volunteers who are able to build social connections whilst giving back. Recently the greatest challenge has been the shortage of available

This win-win situation has fantastic benefits for all concerned including the volunteers who are able to build social connections whilst giving back. volunteers of all ages and abilities, she would especially like to see an increase in younger people registering to help. They will experience

many benefits, including increased self-esteem and happiness, a sense of belonging and contribution, plus additional skillsets to add to their resume. Volunteer opportunities with the Care Army come in all shapes and sizes. They range from being on a call register to assisting after a weather event, picking up a prescription or groceries for someone in isolation, or committing to a regular activity with a local volunteer organisation. You can find Chrissy at the Tiny House in the driveway of Port Douglas Neighbourhood Centre, 6/10 Mowbray St, Port Douglas, on Wednesdays and Thursdays or you can call her Monday to Thursday on 0409 255 003 for more information. You can also visit: https://bit.ly/3LvWfgK I’d better go and do my bit, so for now it’s Gazza signing out.

Emma Travers and Chrissy Gilewicz are encouraging you to join the Care Army

Send your stories to gazza@cairnslocalnews.com.au

LOCAL TOURIST ORGANISATION ASSISTS RESEARCH

Pile of saws, used in the research on sawfish. Credit: Pass ions of paradi se

Passions of Paradise Environmental Manager and Master Reef Guide Russell Hosp assisting with Queensland’s largest sawfish study. Credit Passions of Paradise

SHARKS And Rays Australia (SARA) has enlisted the help of Passions of Paradise to take teeth, and DNA samples from almost 500 sawfish saw specimens in the largest study of the endangered species in Queensland. Passions of Paradise Environmental Manager and Master Reef Guide Russell Hosp swapped his scuba gear for tweezers and a tape measure over the past month to assist with the academic research, which will feed into a global data network and aid local conservation efforts. Director and Principal Scientist of Sharks And Rays Australia (SARA), Dr Barbara Wueringer, said people do not realise how vulnerable the populations of endangered sawfish are. “The data collected from the saws will contribute to our knowledge of the biology of these animals and provide insight into the distribution of certain populations,” Dr Wueringer said. “This will identify which conservation tactics are succeeding and which may need more attention.” Sawfish are a family of rays characterised by a long, narrow,

flattened rostrum lined with sharp transverse teeth and are among the largest fish, with some species reaching about seven metres. There are five species, four of which are found in Queensland and are all rated as Endangered or Critically Endangered. They have been hunted for shark fin soup, traditional medicine, their teeth and saw, while other pressures include climate change, coastal development, habitat loss, and the combined effect of commercial fishing and poaching. Nikki Biskis, a PhD student at the University of the Sunshine Coast and SARA, is spearheading the meticulous study. “We begin by taking measurements, which gives us a fairly accurate estimate on how big the animal was when it was killed,” Ms Biskis said. “Once we have photographed and measured each saw, we take tissue samples to be analysed by our collaborators for a population genetics study. “Then, we extract a few teeth to determine if isotopic ratios can match specimens to a specific location.”

Passions of Paradise has a long tradition of involvement in research on the Great Barrier Reef, with Mr Hosp’s work centring around citizen science. “Normally, the Passions crew and I do citizen science surveys on the reef itself, measuring things like water temperature and coral cover,” Mr Hosp said. “We were able to donate office space and manpower to help get this study underway, and it has been a phenomenal experience for me - I can’t wait to tell our guests about it.” This project is the latest for SARA in a long-standing commitment to preserving these creatures. “These animals are critical to the functioning of several ecosystems, and we need to make every effort to ensure their survival,” Dr Wueringer said. “This is not just important to scientists but should be important to everyone. “If you have seen or accidentally captured a sawfish before, we ask you to upload your sighting through our homepage.” Upload your sightings of sawfish to https://www.cytags.com

What's new?

WE'RE NOW CONNECT FNQ!

LINKING LOCAL BUSINESS Powered by

Cassowary The Cape to

and everywhere in between

Same GREAT business publication online and on page. Same GREAT business content, local places and local faces. EXTRA distribution, readership and audiences. Now covering all things business from Cassowary to the Cape.

www. co nne c t f nq .c om .au

www.cairnslocalnews.com.au

Cairns Local News, Friday, April 1, 2022 PAGE 11

Coffee, Food & Fun! Welcome to the home of Mediterranean food in Palm Cove.

We have an extensive menu which samples pristine locally caught fresh seafood, a wide range of locally sourced fresh meats and poultry, a delicious pasta selection, scrumptious home made pizza, crisp salads and a tasty kids menu. A beautiful beach front Palm Cove Restaurant located right on the Esplanade, enjoy our spectacular Coral Sea vista and be lulled by the gentle sound of waves lapping on the beach as your every need is catered for by our very friendly staff. We provide a cosy, yet sophisticated, simple setting where you can dine with a large group, enjoy the company of your family, share a simple romantic dinner for two or just hang out by yourself. Open 11:00am til late – 4 days a week, Thursday to Sunday.

Kids Eat FREE for April at Nonna Leotta’s House*

At Nonna Leotta’s House, we create meals with a genuine Italian influence with family in mind. With school holidays and Easter this month, let’s focus on the family. At Nonna Leotta’s House Kids Eat Free for the month of April*, Monday to Thursday 11:00am - 9:00pm. So bring the family and take a well earned break from the kitchen. We have lots of great meals to choose from, and the kids can choose from their own menu with everything from Pizza to Pasta, Chips and Ice-cream, all at just the right size for them. Head to our website to see our menu, so you know how great it really is. www.nonnaleottashouse.com.au or phone to make a booking on (07) 4220 9220 *conditions apply

With an amazing selection of award-winning pizzas, antipasto share plates, freshly prepared pasta, seafood, salads, and desserts.

Shop 6/22-24 Trinity Beach Rd,

TRINITY BEACH Home delivery 6 days a week

Excellent Food, Friendly Service & Stunning Location

Tuesday to Sunday from 5.30 pm Yorkeys Knob to Ellis Beach.

Dine-in or Take away

123 Williams Esplanade Palm Cove, Cairns,

See our website for our tempting menu:

www.atasteofitaly.com.au

PH: 4059 2727 Clifton Village Shopping Centre Captain Cook Hwy | Clifton Beach

Come visit the team at Chiangmai for the best authentic Thai Cuisine in the Northern Beaches

!

Phone today: 4059 0003

Please present this advertisement for a complimentary beer, wine or softdrink with any main meal purchase.

Open 7 am till 2 pm daily Come in to experience our Delicious Modern Flavours, Relaxing Atmosphere, Melbourne Roasted Coffee and Chilled Out Vibe

“Your Family is our Family”

Great Italian food!

K I D S E AT FREE!!!

For the month of April from Monday to Thursday

11am-9pm 7 Days

68 SHIELDS ST, CAIRNS

Shop 9, 64 Smithfield Village Drive, SMITHFIELD 4878 Phone:

4057 7078

PAGE 12 Cairns Local News, Friday, April 1, 2022

4220 9223

(One child under 12 years old eats FREE from the kids menu, when an accompanying adult purchases one main meal)

www.nonnaleottashouse.com.au www.cairnslocalnews.com.au

FEDERAL BUDGET AND WHAT IT MEANS FOR FNQ

T

HIS week, The Morrison Government announced the 2022 – 23 Federal Budget, and many North Queenslanders are unsure how it will affect them. This is a brief overview of what benefits will come for Far North Queensland. • The fuel excise has been halved over six months, coming into effect at midnight, and it will save Far North Queenslanders 22 cents a litre. The excise reduction will begin lowering petrol prices over the next two weeks. • A temporary $420 cost of living tax offset will kick off on July 1, and it is set to impact more than 72,000 taxpayers with incomes up to $126,000 per year. • A new temporary cost of living payment of $250 for pensioners, carers, veterans, job-seekers, eligible self-funded retirees and concession cardholders will become available in April 2022. The payments will be tax-exempt and automatic for eligible recipients. This comes on top of the 2.1% Age Pension, Disability Support Pension and Carer Payment rate increase in March 2022. A further increase will occur in September 2022. • The Morrison Government will deliver $1.6 billion in tax relief through the Technology Investment Boost to increase digital uptake and the Skills and Training Boost to help small businesses attract and retain staff. Both investment boosts will apply to expenditure incurred from March 29 at 7.30pm until June 2023. These boosts will directly impact over 20,000 businesses in FNQ. • Federal Government will extend the Home Guarantee Scheme, doubling to 50,000 places per year to support first home buyers to purchase a home with a deposit as low as 5%. The scheme will allow more Cairns and FNQ residents to become new homeowners.

www.cairnslocalnews.com.au

• A new Regional Home Guarantee was also announced in the budget, with 10,000 guarantees made available under the new scheme each year from October 1, 2022, to June 30, 2025. Available for eligible first and non-first home buyers and permanent residents to buy or build a new home in regional areas. • There will be an extra $500 million in funding for the Local Roads and Infrastructure Program. FNQ councils and shires will receive the payment through the Phase 3 extension of the program. • Aurukun Shire Council: $53,749 • Cairns Regional Council:

$1,830,518

• Cook Shire Council:

$1,278,916

• Douglas Shire Council:

$274,337

• Hope Vale Aboriginal Shire Council:

$63,728

• Kowanyama Aboriginal Shire Council:

$157,431

• Lockhart River Aboriginal Shire Council:

$80,743

• Mapoon Aboriginal Shire Council:

$26,740

• Napranum Aboriginal Shire Council:

$81,455

• Northern Peninsula Area Regional Council: $177,442 • Pormpuraaw Aboriginal Shire Council:

$246,944

• Torres Shire Council:

$156,288

• Torres Strait Island Regional Council:

$194,288

• Wujal Wujal Aboriginal Shire Council:

$9,956

This additional funding will directly impact residents with upgrades to parks, roads, bike paths, sports facilities, community halls, playgrounds, and more, creating more jobs and stimulating the local economy.

How the Federal Budget is writing Queensland off Treasurer and Minister for Trade and Investment Cameron Dick said the Prime Minister had made a cold political calculation at the expense of every Queenslander in his desperate bid for re-election. “This is a budget for the next six weeks, not the next four years,” Treasurer Dick said. “Instead of giving Queensland our fair share, Scott Morrison has clearly decided that he needs votes more in other states than in Queensland. “He’s spending big in those states and in doing so, showing his scorn for Queenslanders.”

HEALTH

“All Queensland asks from Scott Morrison is a fair partnership to meet the health needs of our growing population,” Treasurer Dick said. “Instead, the Budget Papers reveal Scott Morrison will cut $21 million from Queensland public hospitals next financial year. “Scott Morrison is also cutting $176 million from Queensland hospitals in 2023 24 and 2024 25, compared to funding promised just four months ago. (Budget Paper 3 p.19) “Queensland hospitals losing federal funding will mean Queenslanders will have to wait longer for the health treatment they deserve.”

TRANSPORT

“Scott Morrison says this budget contains $3.3 billion for road and rail in Queensland, but when you check the figures, there’s only $446.5 million across the four years of this budget. (Budget Paper 2 p.109),” he said. “Scott Morrison has denied Queenslanders 86% of his announcement.”

HOUSING

“We cannot address housing availability without sustained Federal investment in social housing, and once again, Scott Morrison has shirked his responsibility,” he said. “Scott Morrison has decided he doesn’t need people’s votes in the private rental market, so they have been abandoned in this budget.”

ENERGY AND RENEWABLES

The Treasurer said Scott Morrison’s refusal to put a single dollar towards the region changing CopperString project showed the LNP was walking away from regional Queensland. “While other states are receiving billions for renewable energy, Queensland once again gets nothing,” Treasurer Dick said.

WATER PROJECTS

“The Budget also shows that Scott Morrison’s big promises about new dams for Queensland amount to nothing,” he said. “The Budget item that supposedly spends $5.4 billion on a single project, Hells Gates Dam, barely contains $1 billion over four years for water projects right across the state.” (Budget Paper 2 p.147)

Cairns Local News, Friday, April 1, 2022 PAGE 13

Stand Up Paddle allows for a whole new world of exploration, fitness, adventure and family fun, so drop into What’SUP Cairns today. You need to get into Stand Up Paddle if you want to cruise Far North Queensland’s beautiful beaches, paddle the freshwater inland waterways and lakes of the Tablelands, or catch a wave. Anyone and everyone can do Stand Up Paddle, so contact What’SUP Cairns and give it a go!  Fitzroy Island hires and tours 7 days per week  Goldsborough Valley kids under 8 are free and ride their parents board  Lake Tinaroo - weekends  Dunk Island - weekends  Mission beach 7 days per week  Holiday deals: Goldsborough Valley book 5 boards the 6th is free

Call us on 0435 836 282 whatsupcairns.com.au

A Kuku Yalanji Traditional Custodian will meet with visitors to their traditional homeland on Cooya Beach, where they continue to practice their cultural activities and maintain their cultural heritage. After explaining the cultural importance of this country, guides will introduce guests to their traditional fishing activity of spear throwing and handling as it is still practiced here today. Visitors will then follow their cultural guide with a spear each along Cooya Beach observing cultural medicine and food plants. The guides will then take guests along with them as they continue their daily spear fishing and gathering for their families into the mangroves and onto the mudflats. After about 2 hours of cultural activities and coastal walking, guests will return with the guides to see Kuku Yalanji artefacts and share rare stories from their traditional land, while they prepare their daily food for their families.

KUKU YALANJI CULTURAL HABITAT TOURS

call us on

4098 3437 or go online www.kycht.com.au to book a tour

PAGE 14 Cairns Local News, Friday, April 1, 2022

Let’s bond over nature. Come and play at the waterfalls with Cairns Canyoning, we will empower you, push boundaries, overcome fear as we take you over waterfalls, abseiling, rock scrambling, jumps, slides and so much more… Behana Canyon with experienced leaders offers a fun, friendly, active outdoor nature playground for those aged 8 years and older. Surrounded by lush green rainforest, breath in the fresh air, feel the adrenaline and explore your backyard with us! After something a little more relaxed? Then come join Barefoot Tours on a road trip to the Tablelands (we promise not to make you drive!) The Atherton Tablelands Region offers plenty of variety of the nature scenes, with a full day to explore multiple freshwater swim holes, a Volcanic Crater Lake, Fig Trees, World Heritage Rainforest and more. With lunch included, the tour is subject to a max of 14 guests in their 20seater bus and best of all, this tour isn’t subject to time restrictions. The Meeting point for these tours is Allbout Cairns, which is a nonprofit Tourism Hub supporting Tour Operators and their guests, to provide local, quality, travel advice and experiences. We’d love to meet you, so come and tell us what you love most about Cairns!

Find the best day tours & adventure activities in Cairns

58 Grafton St, Cairns NOT FOR PROFIT • SUPPORTING LOCAL INDEPENDENTLY OWNED TOURISM BUSINESS

www.cairnslocalnews.com.au

S

AVE with the Cinebuzz Family Saver Sessions these school holidays at Event and BCC Cinemas. See the World’s favourite blue hedgehog on the big screen for a next-level adventure in Sonic the Hedgehog 2 or see all the action and adventure in The Bad Guys, being BAD never looked so GOOD! Enjoy the latest releases and save with the Cinebuzz Family Saver Sessions at Event and BCC Cinemas.

G I V E A W AY

Cairns Local News and Event Cinemas have joined forces to giveaway 2 FAMILY PASSES for the school holidays. The first two families to send us a text telling us why they love living in Cairns will win a family pass.

*Text the editor on 0438 195 408 *Ensure your name and number is in your text.

GIVE YOUR KIDS A

Wild-life!

The MEGA WILDCARD gives you unlimited entry to all 3 attractions for a whole twelve months.

PASSES AVAILABLE AT ALL 3 ATTRACTIONS K U R A N D A

G A R D E N S

Open DAILY 10am - 4pm Kuranda Heritage Markets Ph 4093 9953

OPEN DAILY 8.30am - 5pm Cook Highway, Wangetti Ph: 4055 3576

birdworld kuranda OPEN DAILY 10am to 4pm Kuranda Heritage Markets Ph: 4093 9188

crocodileadventures.com www.cairnslocalnews.com.au

*Closed Christmas Day - check other dates on our website. **Subject to current vaccine mandate requirements.

Cairns Local News, Friday, April 1, 2022 PAGE 15

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

1

Sat April 2 2022 @ 6:00 pm - 9:30 pm Dinner with Strings – Cairns Concert Orchestra in the Michaelmas Cay Ballroom at the Pullman Reef Hotel Casino

Cost: $77.00 plus booking fee.

2

3

Sat April 2 2022 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Cairns Taipans v Melbourne Phoenix Round 18 at Cairns Convention Centre

Get behind your Cairns Taipans. Book your tickets through mpv.tickets

Sun April 3 2022 @ 2:00 pm - 7:00 pm

5

4

Mon April 4 2022 @ 10:00 am - 2:00 pm Mobile Planetarium at Mt Sheridan Plaza Travel into Space in a 3D Mobile Inflatable Dome with LIVE astronomy film screenings! – Air Conditioned Digital 3D Dome Theatre – Spectacular Vision and Sound – Educational and Entertaining

Mon April 4 2022 @ 10:00 am - 1:00 pm School Holiday Fun – Donut Workshops at Smithfield Shopping Centre

Book your FREE session tickets through Eventbrite.

FRIDAY

SATURDAY

SUNDAY

Mike Rivett - Paper Crane by Crystalbrook, 4:00pm Just Dazz - The Celt, Palm Cove, 5:00pm Drew Boy - Boardwalk Social by Crystalbrook, 5:00pm SAX MAN Troy Stevens The Benson Hotel, 5:00pm Big Pups - Malanda Hotel, 6:00pm Dr Elephant - Tolga Pub, 6:00pm Hot Ice - Cazalys Cairns, 6:30pm Festival of Fools Gypsy Disco - BAR94, 7:00pm Troy Davidson - Grafton Hotel Edmonton, 7:30pm Late Notice - The Parkview Hotel, 8:00pm Kirsty Burchill - Elixir Music Bar, 8:00pm DjGlennW - The Lounge, Woolshed, 9:00pm Fingerprint - Bar 36 @ The Reef Hotel Casino, 9:00pm

Jeanette Wormald - Koah Monthly Markets, 9:00am No More, No Less - Strait on the Beach, 3:00pm Carrizma - Cazalys Cairns, 6:15pm Queen Music Bingo - The Stratford Deli, 7:00pm Markus Mark - Boardwalk Social by Crystalbrook, 7:00pm Beatlab: Stereo Lounge Elixir Music Bar, 7:30pm Mississippi Shakedown Red Beret Hotel, 8:00pm Holy Holy - Gilligan’s Hotel & Resort, 8:00pm Sanchez - Bar 36 @ The Reef Hotel Casino, 9:00pm

DjGlennW - Dundees at the Cairns Aquarium, 11:30am Dazz & the Boyzz - The Celt, Palm Cove, 2:00pm SAX MAN Troy Stevens - Chill at Portofino Palm Cove, 2:00pm The Dannies - Palm Cove Tavern, 3:00pm Marty Bell - Palm Cove SLSC, 3:00pm DJ Luke - Boardwalk Social by Crystalbrook, 4:00pm Local & Vocal - Tanks Arts Centre, 4:00pm Big Pups - Mt Garnet Hotel, 5:00pm Sanchez - Bar 36 @ The Reef Hotel Casino, 7:30pm

Are you a venue or an artist that wants to be listed in the Gig Guide? Complete the form on www.cairnslocalnews.com.au/gig-guide to submit your gig each week to be listed in Friday’s paper.

CAIRNS AQUARIUM

A

TO WELCOME ITS ONE MILLIONTH VISITOR

S a further sign of the Far North’s tourism economy surging back, the Cairns Aquarium will welcome its onemillionth visitor through the doors this week, cementing itself as the City’s key tourist attraction and leading marine science educational facility. Opened in late 2017, the Cairns Aquarium has enthralled hundreds of thousands of

visitors each year with a mesmerising glimpse of aquatic life in our oceans, the Great Barrier Reef, mangroves, rivers and gulf savannah seasonal waterways. The Cairns Aquarium also provides daily educational talks about biodi-

versity, habitats and practical ways to improve the environment. CEO & Co-Founder Daniel Leipnik said that the celebration was very meaningful considering all the issues with border closures through 2020 and 2021. “Our visitors are mostly interested in the Great Barrier Reef, and the Cairns Aquarium has become that “must-do” experience for people,” Mr Leipnik said “They can learn more about reef life by getting close to colourful live corals and exquisite marine fish often before a reef trip itself,” Mr Leipnik said. It is not only visitors to the region who have enjoyed the Cairns Aquarium; it has also been a real hit with Cairns’ locals. “Our membership base grows year on year,” Mr Leipnik said. “The Cairns Aquarium is where local families choose to get out of the heat, humidity, rain, or even just as a space for a bit of peace and quiet by sitting down and watching large sharks and giant stingrays gently swim by.” “We’re at ‘997,785’ visitors now, so

PAGE 16 Cairns Local News, Friday, April 1, 2022

we know that the One-Millionth visitor is due any day.” The One-Millionth visitor will be treated to a VIP welcome. “We’ve got a $2,500 package of gifts for the lucky visitor and family, including free entry, a luxury threecourse lunch at Dundee’s, a Dive-withthe-Sharks experience, an Aquarium by Twilight guided nocturnal tour and three-course dinner,” he said. “A souvenir store gift voucher and an invitation to be the guests of honour at a “thank you” dinner we are hosting on Thursday, March 31 for our agents, wholesalers, ticket re-sellers and education clients.” For its management and passionate team of 50 animal carers and wildlife educators, celebrating this milestone is just part of the reward of operating an Aquarium. “Knowing that we have been able to connect with a million people to highlight the amazing creatures of our reef and rainforests and make visitors aware of the importance of improving the planet’s health is the greatest reward for all of us,” Leipnik concluded.

CEO & Co-Fou nder, Daniel Le ipnik joined by Baby Jessica the freshwater whiptail ray

www.cairnslocalnews.com.au

ENTERTAINMENT Wonderland Spiegeltent Festival Hub returns to Port Douglas Carnivale

tanksartscentre.com

FRIDAY 22 APRIL Sneaky Sound System are an Australian dance music group and it was back in 2004 when Miss Connie and producer/DJ Angus McDonald started making beautiful music together. Catch Sneaky Sound System LIVE in Tank 5 as they whip up magic with their dancefloor slayers!

Main - The Wonderland Spiegeltent Insert - Karen from Finance

T

HE spectacular travelling Wonderland Spiegeltent is set to return to Port Douglas Carnivale in 2022, delivering circus, cabaret, comedy, burlesque, music and family shows inside her bevelled doors and velvet curtains to Tropical North Queensland audiences. The Wonderland Spiegeltent Festival Hub is returning to Port Douglas’s Dixie Park for an extended season over three huge weekends from May 6 to 22. Featuring the beautiful 1930s nostalgic wooden mirrored travelling European circus tent, the Festival Hub is returning with a can’tbe-missed entertainment program alongside the licenced Sunset Bar showcasing locally produced food and cocktails, a food truck, and an open-air stage with free and ticketed entertainment. Wonderland Spiegeltent’s

director Melissa Head said they awaited to come back to the Carnivale. “We are beyond excited to return to the Port Douglas Carnivale lineup,” Ms Head said. “Audiences here have always loved the magic of the Wonderland Spiegeltent. “There is something for everyone: world-class cabaret shows, acrobatic circus performers, and sizzling burlesque, to laugh-out loud comedy and family-friendly performers. “We love entertaining the visitors and locals who look forward to this annual event all year,” she said. Douglas Shire Mayor Michael Kerr said Port Douglas residents were looking forward to the return of the Wonderland Spiegeltent. “The Wonderland Spiegeltent

has cemented itself as an extremely popular element of the Port Douglas Carnivale, and I know the region is very much looking forward to its return this year,” Cr Kerr said. “The calibre of performance is extraordinary; it’s always an immense amount of fun and an excellent boost to the region’s economy. “I can’t wait to see what incredible talent they will bring to our shire this Carnivale.” Wonderland Spiegeltent runs from May 6 to 22, with the 2022 Port Douglas Carnivale over the last weekend of May 20 to 22. PROGRAM: May 6 - Akmar May 7 – Karen from Finance: Out of Office May 7 – Kate Ceberano: Sweet Inspiration Tour

The culturally diverse voice of the community since 1985

Radio for the people by the people

Keep “YOUR” radio “ON AIR”

FRIDAY 29 APRIL Ed Kuepper with Jim White - why didn’t anyone think of this before! Together they will tackle 45 years worth of Kuepper catalogue with a twist that only these two game-changers could apply. It will be Kuepper, Jim, but not as you know it…

SATURDAY 30 APRIL Ollie McGill (The Cat Empire) and Izy (Ryo Montgomery, Maru Elias, Warrigo Tyrrell) together, reach the culmination of their musical ability when paying respects to The Giants of the 1970’s Jazz era. Expect special guests and surprises as they go through the chronology of Jazz!

These events will follow Queensland Health guidelines. Visitors must check-in on entry. Tanks Arts Centre is a cashless venue. Contactless payment only.

Become a subscriber, supporter, sponsor, business supporter, fund raiser, broadcaster, volunteer

4053 6891

To find out how, contact or email info@cairnsfm891.org.au www.cairnslocalnews.com.au

Cairns Local News, Friday, April 1, 2022 PAGE 17

Get puzzled by . . Friday 1st Max 33o Min 22o Tide Times 0255 0.68 0916 3.08 1520 0.74 2131 2.83

Saturday 2nd Max 32o Min 22o

Sunday 3rd Max 31o Min 22o

SUDOKU

Tuesday 5th Max 31o Min 23o

MEDIUM #078

WORD SEARCH

HARD #078

Puzzle Solutions

Aboard Aft Beakhead Beam Below Black Gang Boat Bow

Weekly Horoscopes CROSSWORD Aries

Taurus

Gemini

Mar 21 to Apr 20

Apr 21 to May 20

May 21 to Jun 21

You may be able to impart knowledge that’s innovative to those searching for a new angle. Travel and communication will be lucrative for you. You might find that delays will cause setbacks and upset. Networking will be a necessity.

Try to spend more time with children and relatives. You can’t lock your partner up and if you keep restricting their freedom you may be left out in the cold. Don’t let your emotions get out of hand. You should sit down with someone you trust and work out a budget to save a little extra.

Patience will be of utmost importance. Work hard on improving your living quarters. Go out with friends or family. A quiet restful day just staying in bed or catching up on reading will be your best bet.

Cancer

Leo

Virgo

Jun 22 to Jul 22

Jul 23 to Aug 22

Aug 23 to Sep 22

You can gain distinction; however, it may be for the wrong reasons. You’re best to avoid disputes. Don’t give them the use of your credit card. You can expect changes in your living arrangements.

Take advantage of moneymaking ventures. Have a heart-to-heart talk with family and find out what the problems are. Get involved in sports events that will benefit your physical appearance. Focus on your domestic scene. Get together with friends or relatives.

Do not invest in ventures that only appear to be lucrative. Promotions will be yours if you have acted professionally in times of crisis. You might be overly emotional concerning situations at work. Make changes to your living quarters that will please the whole family.

Libra

Sep 23 to Oct 22

Oct 23 to Nov 21

Scorpio

Sagittarius

Don’t jump too quickly regarding an investment that appears to be good. Get busy on projects that improve your own image; you’ll have the discipline to succeed. Only bite off what you can chew. Don’t count on your friends to be loyal when it comes to doing things.

Don’t let your partner start any arguments. Passion should be redirected positively. Get back to the comforts of home. This will not be the best day to sign deals or to take care of other people’s financial matters. Be prepared to meet new lovers through colleagues.

You have made an accurate assessment of the situation and have come up with ideas that will save money. Finish projects that have been hanging over your head. Relationships will be erratic this week.

Capricorn

Aquarius

Nov 22 to Dec 20

Pisces

Dec 21 to Jan 19

Jan 20 to Feb 18

Feb 19 to Mar 20

This will be a good week for research and for sitting down with some good, informative reading material. Travel will be in your best interest regardless of whether it is business or pleasure. Do your own thing without drawing attention to it.

You must take care not to overexert yourself if involved in sports. You’ll find it easy to meet new people. Plan to visit friends or relatives. This day was meant for love. Make creative changes to your residence.

The locks, stove, gas, or electric wires may not be secure. Focus your efforts on your work. Try to keep any mood swings under control; they may result in alienation. Problems with in-laws or relatives may be more damaging than you realise.

PAGE 18 Cairns Local News, Friday, April 1, 2022

Thursday 7th Max 31o Min 23o

Tide Times 0044 2.13 0141 2.13 0356 2.18 1426 1.47

Tide Times 0544 1.91 0754 2.00 1712 1.39

Enter digits from 1 to 9 into the blank spaces. Every row must contain one of each digit. So must every column, as must every 3x3 square.

EASY #078

Wednesday 6th Max 32o Min 23o

Tide Times 0505 1.69 1006 2.11 1657 1.25 2344 2.28

Tide Times 0433 1.43 1011 2.34 1639 1.11 2307 2.44

Tide Times 0401 1.15 0958 2.60 1615 0.96 2234 2.60

Tide Times 0329 0.89 0938 2.86 1549 0.83 2202 2.74

Monday 4th Max 32o Min 23o

Bridge Davits Deck Fall Frames Freeboard Galley Gunnel

Ladder List Mess Overhead Port Purser Ship SOS

Stack Stateroom Steerage Stern Steward Tackle Thwart Wings

24. a musical instrument consisting of a flat wooden soundbox with numerous strings stretched across it (6) 25. for a short time (6) 26. a grotesque carved human or animal face or figure projecting from the gutter of a building (8)

DOWN

ACROSS 8. hydrated magnesium carbonate used as an antacid and laxative (8) 9. an intense feeling of fear, shock, or disgust (6) 10. a cat, goat, or rabbit of a long-haired breed (6) 11. a larger size than the standard (4-4) 12. made or consisting of a single piece (3-5) 13. variant spelling of Yankee, typically used in Latin American contexts (6) 14. the exercise of the intellect at the expense of the emotions (15) 18. come forward for a particular purpose (4-2) 20. assign an inferior rank or position to (8) 23. writing or drawings scribbled, scratched, or sprayed illicitly on a wall in a public place (8)

1. a yellowish or brownish bitter-tasting organic substance present in some plant tissues (6) 2. to disconnect something, especially a railway vehicle (8) 3. break free from confinement or control (6) 4. the official Brittish term for a taxi (7,8) 5. a polite expression used when acknowledging a gift, service, or compliment, or similar (5,3) 6. a prayer (6) 7. heavy drinking sessions (5-3) 15. of a brownish colour, esp a reddish-brown (8) 16. with one side lower or smaller than the other (8) 17. a diplomatic minister, especially one below the rank of ambassador, and their staff (8) 19. a seabird with a large head and a massive brightly coloured triangular bill (6) 21. a reptile that has a long body and tail, four legs, movable eyelids, and a rough, scaly, or spiny skin (6) 22. three times as much or as many (6) www.cairnslocalnews.com.au

By Maria Larkins THE JOCKEY CLUB was (reputedly) the first establishment serving drinks in the settlement of Trinity Bay. The makeshift shanty erected on the corner of Spence and Abbott Street was soon surrounded by similar “grog shops” in the fledging settlement. A publican by the name of Tom Pickett had one such establishment called the Leichhardt Hotel in the mid1870s. He recounted that the shanty was sparsely furnished: “The table consisted of an empty gin case, and the seats were 50lb bags of flour. There was no Brussells carpet,

and no telescope walnut dining-tables in those days.” Pickett’s pub did have a pleasant view of the Coral Sea which afforded sea breezes and sometimes, unwelcome visitors. On one such occasion, Pickett and two other men were earnestly engaged in a game of euchre when they heard a strange sound at the “open” doorway. When they turned their gaze towards the intruder they saw it was a huge crocodile! Pickett apparently “gave a yell” and the men clambered every which way to escape the beast. All three rolled

out from under the tent in such a panic they caused the tent to collapse and its contents to spill out. More substantial and more secure pubs were erected when building supplies started arriving in 1876. The Sydney Morning Herald reported on October 9, 1876, that: “The population at Trinity Bay exceeds 300; several stores have been opened there. The steamer Leichhardt arrived there to-day, from Cooktown, with several passengers and a quantity of building materials.” On October 28, 1876, a writer for The Daily Northern Argus observed

that Trinity Bay now had a population of around 500 people “including some half-score venturesome and industrious women, and about as many children”. Two butchers and two bakers were in the process of establishing their businesses alongside a few other stores including a chemist and druggist named Mr. Rutherford. In addition, there was a “tailing yard (stock enclosure), a milliner, a perruquier (wigmaker), and several other institutions which pertain to advanced civilization.” A month later, on November 25, 1876, a correspondent for The Northern

Miner reported that the settlement which had been renamed Cairns, was starting to resemble a township: “The Government Camp is situated on the frontages facing the sea, at present no Government buildings have been erected, business of a departmental nature being all done in tents, whilst private enterprise has already caused the erection of good, substantial buildings; the most noticeable being those erected by Messrs. Hunt, O’Donnell, Boghten, Burke, Kelley, Chamney, Poole (who follow the hotel line of business).” Sources: TROVE newspapers, State Library of Queensland.

We give business owners their lives back Concentrate on what you do best and leave your Print and IT to us. Managed Print Services Voice & Data IT Managed Services IT & Data Security

Matt Owen

0478 570 256 efex.com.au

Contact us for a free technology audit www.cairnslocalnews.com.au

Cairns Local News, Friday, April 1, 2022 PAGE 19

REAL ESTATE

HIGHSET HOME CLOSE

TO

TOWN

25 ACACIA STREET Goondi Hill OPEN HOME Saturday 2nd April 11:30am - 12.30pm

For Sale: Price $265,000 Bed 3 Bath 3 Car 1 Land Area - 809m2

Located in the quiet suburb of Goondi Hill, this highset 3 bedroom home could be a great investment opportunity, or first home for those entering the property market.

• Close to Innisfail CBD • Timber floorboards • Tidy, modern kitchen • Self contained area downstairs with its own bathroom/toilet • Air conditioning • Low maintenance yard • Dishwasher

Exclusively listed at First National Innisfail Inspections are by appointment only. Call Ronnie: 0417 760 500

eldersrealestate.com.au

‘TomS PARk’ Walkamin, QLD | 10.41 ha / 26 ac* Set in the best climate in Australia ‘Toms Park’ is centrally located to Atherton and Mareeba and close to highway and school bus runs. This amazing property has a 3-bedroom home with office, timber-topped kitchen, polished timber and tiled floors, bathroom ensuite, separate bathroom shower and laundry, and a period railway carriage done up for visitors to stay or prospective B&B. Large outdoor entertaining areas all set in park-like settings. The property also has deep red soil paddocks, ideal for fruit growing. lt could be your retirement farm or your new business. Make it your blank canvas. • 3 bed home, one with ensuite, office in park-like setting • Second toilet, bathroom and laundry • Period railway carriage for visitors or B&B • 2 Paddocks with improved pastures, clean of weeds • 10 megs of channel water, hard hose irrigator • Single phase power to house and shed *Approximately and three phase to paddock. Auction Thursday 21st April, 2:00pm Venue Atherton International Club Chris Atkinson 0429 342 944 Russell Wolff 0419 698 405 Elders Mareeba eldersrealestate.com.au/23333407

PAGE 20 Cairns Local News, Friday, April 1, 2022

www.cairnslocalnews.com.au

REAL ESTATE Flat Block, Huge Shed

Solid Family home!

36 Hibiscus Street, Walkamin QLD

78 Marwick Road, Cowley, QLD 4871

Price Reduced

For sale

This is a fantastic opportunity to secure this flat block, ideal for building your dream home! Chances like this don’t come along very often. Quiet location with spectacular mountain views. Close to Mareeba, Tolga and Atherton. Buyers are going to be most impressed with the large 14 x 5 metre shed on a thick concrete pad! A colour bond fence is in place on one side and the shed has an area for chooks with a large grassy area to the front rear and side. Build a dwelling here or store vehicles, work from the shed or what ever you please. Both Mareeba and Atherton have hospitals, there is a primary school and park within ten minutes walk of the block. The neighbours have been long term and people do not move away from this area very often. The photos say it all - please go ahead and drive past to get the feel of the area - you will not be disappointed.

This large and very solid three bedroom home is situated on just over 2 acres. With only 15 mins to Innisfail town centre this is a very suitable property for the whole family. Surrounded by farmland and in a private area this property is fully fenced and suitable for pets of all kinds. Fully tiled throughout the entire home and with two separate living areas and a separate office. The fully enclosed verandah makes this ideal for the afternoon and evenings in the stunning FNQ tropics. Additionally the garage is large enough for the workshop and all the toys to keep the adults happy! • Only minutes to Cowley Beach • Only 1hr and 20 to Cairns

$135,000

3 Bed, 1 Bath

$480,000 PLEASE CONTACT AGENT Donna Waldman Ph: 0408 788 221 Ulysses Real Estate Cairns to find out more.

PLEASE CONTACT AGENT Chloe Collins Ph: 0428 824 012 Raine&Horne Innisfail to find out more.

18 BELLO DRIVE, BELVEDERE

Auction FOR SALE

$449,000

MODERN, SPACIOUS AND QUALITY THROUGHOUT! This solid masonry block fully rendered three bedrooms plus office family home has just been listed for sale for the first time. Located in a quiet street at Belvedere Estate, a short 8 minutes to Innisfail CBD. This property offers an excellent opportunity for those that wish to upgrade or as an investment property. FEATURES INCLUDE: * Fully cement rendered walls - internal and external * Easy care large tiles on the floors throughout * Ensuite in main bedroom * Split system air conditioning, built-ins and fans in all bedrooms *Broadband * Built in Robes * Hot Water Electric * Large office space * Split system air conditioning in living area * Modern functionable kitchen including dishwasher * Large rear verandah * Remote roller doors * Fully fenced back yard * Garden shed, no rear neighbours – Private. DETAILS: Property Type - House. Land Area - 829m2. Council Rates - Approx. $1,761/6 months

Contact: Silvana Torrisi Mobile: 0438 605 273 Office: (07) 4061 4600 Email: admin2@ifnre.com.au

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

www.cairnslocalnews.com.au

OPE

M N HO

E

Y, R DA

U S A TN D A P R I L3 0 P M . 2

0 11.3

AM

- 12

2

1

1

Auction Wednesday 13th April 5.30pm Open Saturday 10.00am to 10.30am

18 Cheshire St, Wangan The Bones are Good Land Size

1258 m²

This solid home has so much potential, with 2 bedrooms and option for a third. Set on over a quarter acre block this property offers a blank canvas for the new owner to complete the picture.

Chloe Collins 0428 824 012

chloe.collins@innisfail.rh.com.au

Cairns Local News, Friday, April 1, 2022 PAGE 21

REAL ESTATE

SUGAR CANE FARM FOR SALE

30-34 BATT STREET CLIFTON BEACH - CAIRNS NORTHERN BEACHES

Home, Shed and Equipment

BEACHFRONT – NORTHERN BEACHES • Uninterrupted views of Double Island • Large block 2,979 sqm • Sub Divideable • Clifton Village Shopping Centre 3mins drive • Palm Cove 5mins Drive • Cairns City 25 mins drive, Cairns Airport 20 mins drive • Two Street access 3 2 The Original Beach House • 3 bedrooms • 2 bathrooms • 1 carport • 1 lock up shed • Large family multi-use room, seperate to the lounge.

1

OFFERS OVER

$1,950,000

Cowley QLD 4871 List #: 1504

For Sale: Price $1,350,000 Bed 3 Bath 1 Land Area - 61.15 Ha

Total Land Area: 61.15 Ha = 151 acres* Usable Land Area: 55.59 Ha = 137.36* Water Licence: 72 megalitres. Located between Kurrimine and Cowley Beach with access to both boat ramps. Includes three bedroom highset home, closed in downstairs.

M 0417 778 606 PAGE 22 Cairns Local News, Friday, April 1, 2022

Call Roz now on 0424 653 717 Machinery & Equipment: 1 x Massey Ferguson 4WD 194-4 with front loader including bucket and forks 3 x Cane trailers 1 x Banana gantry 1 x Bag lifter 1 x Lockable chemical shed 1 x Car service bay

Shed: 6 bays, 27.3 x 9.2 x 3.25 metre* high shed + apex. Plus skillion 1.365 x 8.1 x 3.45 to 3.2 metres* high. Total 361 sqm* Power to shed. Includes all benches and timber cabinet in shed.

Crop of cane not included in sale.

PLEASE CONTACT AGENT Ph: 07 4061 1466 A&A Realty to find out more.

*approximately

M 0402 440 098 www.cairnslocalnews.com.au

2 YARA STREET BAYVIEW HEIGHTS E HOM N E N. OP & SU S AT. 11:00am am 10:30

TIDY HOME - LARGE BLOCK - HUGE POTENTIAL!

This property is going to appeal to a wide variety of purchasers. Situated on a large corner block in a sought-after suburb - completely private from the street! Security is assured here - with the current owner having added a large roller door to keep vehicles safe and sound. There is side access from the house plus another rear access from the street leading to the ample back yard. New Owners may consider adding a granny flat with its own private access for the blended family or just earn more cash from your asset. There is plenty of room for the boat and campervan and even space to add a pool if desired. The back yard has been landscaped and the bali hut and water feature add to the tropical feel. The 6 m x 9 m open shed is a huge bonus as is the storage container tucked away in the far corner of the back yard. Buyers are going to be most impressed with the interior of this home. Freshly painted inside, renovated kitchen and bathroom and three good sized bedrooms. This property offers the future owner many possible options to consider. Don’t delay this one is going to sell fast! Other Features 5kw solar system - ensure low power bills. *Twin sinks in renovated kitchen - plenty of storage space. Rental appraisal $480 per week - Ideal Investment Opportunity. Air conditioned. Solid block build - brick cladding. Land Area 729m². All offers considered - first open home this weekend!

Offers Over $429,000

3

1

5

ULYSSES REAL ESTATE CAIRNS EXPERIENCE | KNOWLEDGE | TRUST

Donna Waldman 0408 788 221 donna@ulyssesre.com.au www.ulyssesrealestatecairns.com.au

64.7 ha (160 acres)

WARRAMI, QLD 4854

Cane (Ex-Banana) Farm, Crop, 180 ML Water Licence View by appointment For Sale by Expressions of Interest (EOI) Closing Friday 29/04/2022 at 5 pm. This high tonnage cane farm with a large machinery shed with 3 phase power and other sheds is being sold as a Going Concern sale meaning the 2022 cane crop, machinery & equipment are included. The 180 ML Water Licence for irrigation from the Murray River would be ideal for irrigated crops including small crops, fruit trees or bananas, if required.

RIVER BREEZES

2

2

Land Area 808 sqm

Comfortable split level home on a generous allotment with back access. There are four good sized bedrooms with one having built-ins and two others having shelves set into the walls, a very handy space. Kitchen/ dining/lounge, two bathrooms and a double garage (tandem). Security

screens and air conditioning. Front patio to catch the river breezes and partial water views. Very handy to town and most other facilities. On a bus route also. A must see.

$339,000 #1490

https://aarealty.net/property/1490/

3

1

2

Land Area 800 sqm

• High set 3 bedroom home • Airconditioned bedrooms & living area • Large 800sqm block • Vehicle access to back yard

2

2

2

Land Area 1,155 sqm

Contact Louise on 0448 751 963

Land Area 832 sqm

A lovely neat 3 bedroom masonry block home, tucked away in a quiet culde-sac. • Open plan home with • 3 bedrooms, 2 with built ins • 2 bathrooms • Colorbond shed

$340,000 - List #1403 https://aarealty.net/property/1403/

$410,000 - List #1455 https://aarealty.net/property/1455/

Contact Kylie on 0428 944 563

Contact Kylie on 0428 944 563

www.cairnslocalnews.com.au

2

$470,000 List # 1470 https://aarealty.net/property/1470/

A HIDDEN GEM IN CULLINANE

3

jim.cooper@nh.com.au Nutrien Harcourts Tully

Along with its obvious street appeal, this outstanding Belvedere property’s real charms lie in the expansive living areas, large rear deck and the immaculately planned rear gardens and inground pool/entertainment area. The property is also conveniently located on a local bus route, allowing ease of access to the CBD, local schools and other facilities. An inspection is needed to truly appreciate this special property.

Contact Fran on 0401 191 258

GREAT FAMILY HOME

Jim Cooper M 0417 736 935

HIDDEN BELVEDERE BEAUTY

4

4

nutrienharcourts.com.au/ LHY3566

YOUR OWN PRIVATE RETREAT

3

2

2

Land Area 7,759 sqm

Once you arrive at this idyllic property, hidden away from the world, you won’t want to leave. The very spacious 3 bedroom, air conditioned home has a large living area, formal and casual dining, 2 outdoor entertaining/barb-que areas with superb views of the surrounding manicured gardens. Add to that, 2 large farm equipment sheds, bore, 10,000ltr water tank, solar hot water and your own little creek and you have your retreat from the world. This rare property will not last so arrange an inspection today.

$550,000 List # 1476

https://aarealty.net/rural/1476/

Contact Louise on 0448 751 963

Cairns Local News, Friday, April 1, 2022 PAGE 23

LOCAL DIRECTORY

LO DIR

Straits Services Pty Ltd E X C AVAT I O N S

Paul’s Pressure Cleaning ‘n’ Repairs    

BOBCAT, EXCAVATOR AND TIPPER COMBO HIRE

P: 0447 380 886 email: straitsservices@outlook.com

Roof Cleaning & Repairs Gutter Cleaning & Repairs All Types of Pressure Cleaning & Repairs Solar Panel Cleaning & more...

For FREE Quote, Call Paul

0466 390 514

Email: paulspressurecleaningnrepairs@gmail.com

NORTHERN GLAZING GLASS & ALUMINIUM Arukun

• Aluminium Windows • Doors • Mirrors • Shop Fronts • Shower Screens • Built in Robes • Security Screens Invisigard • 24 hour emergency glass replacement

Coen

Kowanyama

WE COVER & CAPE YORK TORRES STRAIT ISLANDS

Cooktown

Mossman

Cape Tribulation Port Douglas

Mareeba

P: 4038 2198 MOB: 0418 631 288 5 / 3 - 5 S A LVA D O D R S M I T H F I E L D

Cairns

Atherton

QSBA: 1150719

Babinda Innisfail

admin@northernglazing.com.au www.northernglazing.com.au

FIRST AID IN CAIRNS SMITHFIELD

Need your confidential documents destroyed?

RTO45723

• • • •

ALL FIR ST AID CO URSES TEL: 0412 046 588 www.firstaidincairns.com.au SHOP 31B, CAMPUS SHOPPING VILLAGE

Be prepared at work or at home

Documents and archive boxes Tailored recycling solutions AAA accreditation 240lt bins to your business - weekly, fortnightly or monthly pick-up 1800 112 112 endeavour.com.au/business-solutions

Carpenter, Handyman

Edmonton Flowers

House Repairs and Property Maintenance. 30 years exp. Small jobs, ok. Owner builders/renovators Welcome. ABN, Fully insured. Cairns south

Delivery from Palm Cove to Babinda Specializing in floral arrangements and baskets of all kinds. Individualize with Chocolates, Balloons, Wine, or make your special request Ph: 07 4045 2111 to speak to the florist directly

Call Dave 0418 601 701

C O XE N CLE ANING S UPPL I E S Custom made spill kits Safety storage showers and eyewashes Workshop cleaning products Cleaning machinery Sales and Service

38 Years, we must be doing it right!

“GOTTA CALL COXENS” We provide a FREE DELIVERY SERVICE see our website for details

HIGH ACCESS WINDOW CLEANING SPECIALISTS

You will see the difference that I make! PAGE 24 Cairns Local News, Friday, April 1, 2022

Collins Catering and Chemical Supplies

Drink Differently

Now at 38 Ernest St, Innisfail

OUR SHOWROOM IS SITUATED ON JUBILEE STREET, CAIRNS CITY, 50 METRES FROM CAIRNS CENTRAL

Call Darren now: 0423 793 558

Call us today for ALL your Home Brew Supplies

P 07 4061 1800

www.coxen.com.au | Phone: 07 4051 9355 Email: cleaning supplies@coxen.com.au

clearvisionnt@gmail.com

Shop Local and enjoy your own Home Brewed Beverages without the costly travel time!

facebook@collinscordials

SERVIC

• Specialising in underground leak detection and blocked drains. • Mini excavator available for hire. IN

MISSIONG BEACH T MOSSM O AN

LICENSE NO. 61174

24 HOUR EMERGENCY SERVICE

After Hours: 07 4059 1000

Call: 0408 222 921

E: ronplumber@yahoo.com

www.cairnslocalnews.com.au

LOCAL DIRECTORY Does your car need an Automotive Specialist?

AU T H O R I S E D D E A L E R

Beaches Pool Supplies is a locally owned company, providing people with swimming pool chemicals, pumps, filters, chlorinators, cleaners and pool servicing, including Free Water Testing and Repairs including Warranty Work

CALL US TODAY:

• Mechanical Repairs • Logbook Servicing • Suspension • Towing • Brakes • Clutch

Let us Help you with ALL your Po ol Ne e ds.

Beaches Pool Supplies

James Taylor P: 07 4098 1020 M: 0400 588 786 E: jamestaylor92@outlook.com 12 Theresa Drive Mossman

PH:4057 6477 | 6/2 Cottesloe Dr, Kewarra Beach beachespools@bigpond.com

CLASSIFIEDS CAREERS

NOTICES

Sales / Client Manager

Cadet Journalist

A great opportunity to be part of an expanding sales team in the Cairns region.

Cairns Local News has an opportunity for a dedicated local to take up a position as a Cadet Journalist in our Cairns office.

Full time or Part time

We are expanding our team, and looking for an individual who can service existing clients and build a client base. This person must be results driven, capable of working alone, enthusiastic, self driven, and willing to get out and build relationships. The product range is across digital and Newspaper advertising, selling to a wide range of businesses across the region. Full training is provided along with mobile phone, computer and laptop, you will be required to have a reliable vehicle. Remuneration will be based on experience and includes a fair commission structure, which means your package can be as big as you make it. Position hours are negotiable for the right person.

If you feel that this is for you forward your resume to admin@cairnslocalnews.com.au

FOR SALE

FOR SALE 2019 Mazda 3 G25 Evolve BP Series Auto My20, One owner. Only 14,000km, Rego to 17 May, regularly serviced, colour jet black, Immaculate condition: $27,850 Neg.

The successful applicant will need to commit to a three-year term as they complete the Deakin University Journalism degree fully paid for by Cairns Local News. The applicant will receive on the job training while completing their tertiary studies via correspondence with the university. Industry award wages apply. If you’re interested in a career in journalism and newspapers, we urge you to apply. Computer skills are a necessity as well as a dedicated attitude and willingness to learn.

Further information can be obtained by calling the Managing Editor Carl Portella on 0408 924 312 Submit your cover letter, resume, and academic achievements to: carl@cairnslocalnews.com.au Applications close April 14th 2022

ARE YOU HIRING? Call Lisa today to place your Ad! 07 4031 7678 / admin@cairnslocalnews.com.au Find us on Facebook Cairns Local News

Text Only: 0439 770 596 for Details

THE SERVICING Y CASSOWAR 3 COAST FOR S. ON TI GENERA

• Funeral Home • Chapel and Crematorium • Bronze Plaques • Funeral Bonds

BLACKS FUNERALS Chapel and Crematorium 18 Scullen Avenue, Innisfail Ph 4061 6806 66 Butler Street, Tully Ph 4068 1188

FNQ Markets Friday April 1st

Cairns Night Markets: 54-60 Abbott St, 4:30-11:00 Kuranda Heritage Markets: Rob Vievers Dr, 10:00-3:00 Kuranda Original Rainforest Markets: 7 Therwine St, 9:30-3:00 Redlynch Valley: Xavier Herbert Park, Redlynch Valley, 5:00pm-8:30pm Rusty’s Markets: Cnr Sheridan & Grafton Sts, Cairns, 5:00am-6:00pm

Saturday April 2nd

Atherton: Platypus Park, Herberton Rd, 7:00-1:00 Cairns Night Markets: 54-60 Abbott St, 4:30-11:00 Gordonvale Cottage Markets: Norman Park, 7:00-12 noon Koah: Koah Hall, Koah Rd, 9:00-1:00 Kuranda Heritage Markets: Rob Vievers Dr, 10:00-3:00 Kuranda Original Rainforest Markets: 7 Therwine St, 9:30-3:00 Mossman: St David’s Church, 7:00-1:00 Mt Molloy: QCWA Hall, Fraser Rd, 7:00-12 noon Rusty’s Markets: Cnr Sheridan & Grafton Sts, Cairns, 5:00am-6:00pm

Sunday April 3rd

Cairns Night Markets: 54-60 Abbott St, 4:30-11:00 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 Palm Cove: Williams Esplanade, 8:00-2:00 Port Douglas: by St Mary’s Church, 7:302:00 Rusty’s Markets: Cnr Sheridan & Grafton Sts, Cairns, 5:00am-6:00pm Tolga: Morrow Park Racecourse, 7:0012.00

Classifieds Deadlines 4pm Wednesday

every week of publication www.cairnslocalnews.com.au

cairnslocalnews.com.au Cairns Local News, Friday, April 1, 2022 PAGE 25

SPORT MOSSMAN LADIES’ BOWLS March 24th A Grade Championship Singles: Christy Colley def Barbara Withers; Margaret Heffernan def Trish Arnold; Pam Widdows def Maree Crees. Next week will be the semi-final. Social bowls: Winners: Trish Arnold, Barbara May and Gloria Geeves; R/ups: Anita McCoist and Robin Petrus. Raffle won by Carole Maxted. A welcome back to Gloria G, and welcome to a new lady, Shirley. Trish Arnold farewelled her hair and received good support for it. Ladies, names in by 12:00pm on Thursday, for play at 1:00pm. Bowls attire, free coaching is available. For more information contact Carole Maxted: caroles44bb@ dodo.com.au or 0400 954 537. Social Mixed Bowls is played on Wednesday and Sunday afternoon. Names in by 12:00pm and game starts at 1:00pm, casual dress. For more information contact the Mossman Bowls Club: 4098 1434. ATHERTON GOLF CLUB Wednesday March 23rd Sporters: Winner: Joel Nagy on 29 pts; R/up: Denis Thelan 28 pts; 3rd: Jenko 28 pts on countback from Karl Riber, Tom McEwan and Malcolm Anderson. NTPs 3 M Grumley, 9 E Bingham, 18 R Twine. Least putts:

P Doherty 19. Wednesday March 23rd stableford sponsored by the Carrington Hotel: Winner: Dave Morrison with 36 pts, on a c/ back to Lyn Morrison and Nick Smith. Pin shots went to 9 Dave Morrison and 11 Bruce Hunter. Wednesday March 23rd the Atherton Ladies travelled to Mareeba for the first interclub of 2022. We had a team of 16 and came away with the win. Shelley Broadley was the overall winner with 38 pts, this prize sponsored by the FNQ Women Golf. A Grade winner was Sam Duck with 34 pts and C Grade winner was Debbie Peressini with 33 pts. Deb also won the $100 board. The Girls all looked great in their new shirts. Thursday March 24th stableford, sponsored by Slotted Spoon: Winner: Gail Gard with a fantastic 43 pts; R/up: Sandra Watson with a lovely 40 pts. Pin shots went to 9 Dee Jierasak, 11 and 2nd on 18 Cheryl Piccone. Next Thursday is a 4BBB stableford, draw, please put your names down before Wednesday PM, so we can do the draw before tee off. Sponsored by Annette Seawright and Jeanette Hancock. Tee off is 11:00am for 11:30am. AGC Friday Chook Run: Another good field of players with 4 finishing on 18 pts. Winner $20 Irish; 2nd $15 Big Rod; 3rd

Chook Jenko. Simon H missing on countback. Saturday March 26th Harold Nasser Memorial Shield stroke event, sponsored by The BV Atherton: Winner: Kerry Williamson with a lovely 67 nett; R/up went to Rhonda Carey on a c/back with 72 nett. Pin shots went to 3 Kerry Williamson, 9 Lorraine Doolan, 11 and 18 2nd shot went to Sam Duck. Least putts went to Kerry Williamson with 28. Next Saturday is the Monthly Medal sponsored by Brian and Liz Brown. Men’s comp: Overall and A Grade winner: Joel Nagy backing up from his Wednesday Sporters win with a great 62 Nett (76 gross); A grade R/up: Ian Toward 68 Nett on countback from Rob Tomo. B Grade winner: new member Aaron Smith 66 Nett, sorry no photo; R/up: Shaun Baty 68 Nett on countback from another new member Pete Aiken. NTPs 3 Hollywood, 9 M Grumley, 11 Jenko, 18 P Foss. We had the Rowes Bay Golf Club lads up for the weekend. On Saturday we played six 4BBB matches, with home advantage the Atherton Golf Club crew won all 6 games. Sunday hosted 12 singles matches – results will be posted on Facebook page. Great weekend and looking forward to the reciprocal

NOW OPEN at New Store 38 Ernest St, INNISFAIL

Specialising in Home Brew and Hospitality supplies

DELIVERIES AVAILABLE – CONDITIONS APPLY

4061 1800

Email y your our or order der in to sales@collinsnq.com.au

PAGE 26 Cairns Local News, Friday, April 1, 2022

visit later in the year. SILKWOOD BOWLS CLUB Barefoot Bowls Every Friday Night is a family orientated sport for players of all ages. Bowls, Sausage Sizzle, Music & Fun starting at 5:30pm to 9:00pm, with a sausage sizzle at 6:30pm. If you haven’t played before no worries, we have members available to help assist you. Contact 0475 759 808 to register your interest for catering purposes and all other enquiries including costing for families. Sunday March 27th: A game of scrounges between Denise Charman, Brian Brooks & Lee-ann Mayell with the win to Denise. A game of triples with Team Daniel Gauci, Barry Green & Alan Hudson, Ann Hollingsworth defeated Team Rex Williams, Delmo Tarditi & Tim Wallis 20 to 18. Wednesday March 23rd: The men have been progressing through the draws for the Club Champion of Champion games with Tim Wallis being defeated by Rex Williams who moves onto the next round. Team Alan Hudson & Brian Brooks defeated Team Barry Green & Delmo Tarditi 27 to 21. Bowls Social Days: Social Days are Wednesday and Sunday with sign on by 1:00pm and start at 1:30pm. Covid Restrictions: Proof of double vaccination is needed for all bowlers and guests on entry. The club has recently changed its phone number, ph. 0475 759 808 or you can follow us on our Facebook page. GORDONVALE BOWLS CLUB Thursday March 31st 1:00pm: Club Selected 3 Bowl Pairs: Names by 12:30pm. Results from last week: Winners: J Rossi & G Spicer; R/ Up: R Moody & Mucka. Raffle Winner: J Townsen. Results Saturday March 26th A Grade Singles: J Morton d B Wright; G Spicer d F Rich; M Greenwood d J Rossi. Check board at Club for next week’s games. Sunday March 27th: TFNQDBA District held Practice Games at our Club thanks to the volunteers for the green, smoko & bar duties for the day. Ladies, a reminder that bowls commence again on Wednesday April 6th. MARLIN COAST BOWLS CLUB Tuesday afternoon Men’s Triples: Winners: Bob, Bob, Glenn; R/up: Hugh, Peter. Tuesday night Spider: Rick, Merryl, George, Ian, Winnie, Rod, Michelle. Wednesday Mixed Bowls: Winners: O Morley, C Thompson, A Clarkson; R/up: D Gibson, A Lim, K Elliott. Thursday Men’s Triples: Winners: G Midson, D Gibson, B O’Connor; R/up: V Still, G Reynolds, N Robson. Saturday afternoon Walking Pairs: Winners of Winners: O

Morley, K Oglesby; Winners of Losers: E Parkes, C Flanagan. Club Championships: Men’s A Grade Singles: S Mann def A Tymms 26-20. Monday evening Happy Hour, cheap drinks 5:00pm- 6:00pm. Tuesday Afternoon Men’s Triples: 1:00pm start, dress optional. Cards called at 12:45pm. Tuesday Night Barefoot Bowls: Be here by 5:30pm for a 6:00pm start. Sausage sizzle + bowls and cash prizes. A fun night for all levels of bowler. Wednesday Ladies’ Bowls, gentlemen invited: 1:00pm start, dress optional, cards called at 12:45pm. Thursday Morning 3 Bowl Pairs: 8:30am start, Sheet out. Thursday Men’s Triples, ladies invited: 1:00pm start, dress optional. Cards called at 12:45pm. Friday Night Prize-a-rama, Gold Rush, 100 Club, Meat Tray Raffles, Draw Starts 6:30pm. Saturday jackpot Walking Pairs: 1:00pm start, dress optional. Cards called 12:45pm. Sunday happy hour 4:00pm till 6:00pm. All bowlers, non-bowlers and tourists welcome, bowls available-free, ph. 4057 6931. Note: All social games played, cards are called 15 minutes before start. Club championships to be played: Check boards for play by dates for Championship games. Like us on Facebook. Special Events: Raffles Friday night, also trivia starts again. Club sponsored Mixed Fours May 15th. Bob Smith sponsored day June 12th. Mr E’s sponsored day July 3rd. WEST CAIRNS MEN’S BOWLS CLUB Friday Night Scroungers: Winner: Pauline Bent; R/up: Irene Crampton, with a good rollup of players. Tuesday Comp: Winners: J Wilcox, T-Mor and Norm Hall with +25pts; R/up: B Butt, Bob White and Mal Taylor +23pts. Thirsty Thursday: best players were Mal Gordon, Mauri Raisin and Cobby. Sunday Morning: Winners: Sharky, B. Gill, Johnno Johnston, +24pts; R/up: Rod Solo, M Hetherton and Phil Buntain with +19pts. Jackpot was not won. Club Championship Pairs: Boris Milkota and Ash White (22pts) def Greg Stanley and Kevin Vivan (20pts). Check the notice board for the second-round draw of the Club Men’s 4’s and the Men’s Pairs. Last week’s championship 4’s: (1) M Taylor, M Hetherton, A White, J. Johnson (23pts); Def J Wilcox, N Mallyon, G Atkinson, T Hamilton (14pts). (2) G Donovan, P Pue, J Murray, B Berger (26pts); Def N Kehrer, D Kennedy, D Lazarus, J Duffield (24pts). It is with great regret that we hear the passing of one of our own in Steven Jennison (Jenno) after a short illness. R.I.P. WEST CAIRNS LADIES Wednesday March 23rd social bowls: even though numbers are down the ladies still have a

great fun afternoon. Wednesday March 30th Social bowls: as usual if you wish a game give Liz a call on 0400 626 765 names in by 10:30am game starts at 11:30am. Ladies don’t forget to bring your own lunch. On Saturday March 26th, two of our ladies went up for the Atherton Under the Roof they played with two ladies from Atherton, Julie Shuttleworth and Wendy Zeith, in which they came R/ Up for the day. Thanks to all the ladies from Atherton Bowls Club for a great day. Monday April 4th we have four ladies traveling to Yungaburra for the Championship Pairs. They are Liz Backhouse, Lisa Mitchell, Joyce Alexander, and Tania Sprengel - all the best ladies. Our Club Championship pairs final is to be played on April 6th - Liz & Lisa v Joyce & Tania. Good Bowling to All. MOSSMAN MEN’S BOWLS Firstly, congratulations to the Mossman team of Gerrard Beech, George Wilmot, Steve Renton & Peter Worley to win the day at Dimbulah Bowls Club on Sunday 20 March. Well done guys. Saturday March 27: A great afternoon with 30 bowlers for Jackpot Bowls. Terry Richards, Gordon Henderson d Charlie Toohey, Steve Renton 25-21. In the Club Championship Pairs: Kiwi, Greg McLean d Bernie Wolland, Bill Allison 21-15; Ranald Edwards, Peter Worley, Derek Franklin d Troy Churchill, Col Widdows, Nev Fletcher 24-14; Peter Busch, Tony Brlyack, Nev Tesch d John Fleming, Dick Pitt, Bernie Savage 23-12; our Pitt, Tony Kessler d Peter Gorsuch, Jim Geddes 35-22; and the winners for the day, David Blain, Daryl (the master) Hoskin, George Wilmot d David White, Dave Egan, Joe Girgenti 33-16. In other Club Championship Games played, on Friday, in the B Grade Singles Bruce Lester d Steve Cue 25-10; in the A Grade Singles Peter Busch d Greg McLean 26-24; and Sunday in the A Grade Singles Mick Frese d Bruce Lester 26-4. Club Championship games scheduled for this week. Sunday, in the Handicap Singles, Bill Allison vs John Cochrane; and Kelvin Cunningham vs David Blain. A reminder that the next Men’s Social Bowls (1st & 3rd Thursday of each month) will be held on Thursday April 7th from 5:30pm. Names in by 5:00pm. Social Bowls is open to members and non-members and new bowlers or beginners are welcome. To register, ring the Club on 4098 1434. Jackpot Bowls this Saturday. Names in by 12:00pm with card call at 12:45pm for a 1:00pm start. MAREEBA BOWLS CLUB Tuesday night Barefoot social bowls 6:00pm - come along and try, coaching available, free use of club bowls before you buy

www.cairnslocalnews.com.au

SPORT your own. Wednesday afternoons 12:45pm - Mixed Social Bowls, club selected surprise games. 2 x 12 ends with afternoon tea. Thursday March 24th: 4 bowl Jackpot Pairs self-selected: Winner: Barry Lynne’s team; R/up: Carmel Dezen’s team. Jackpot shared by 4 lucky people. Sunday March 27th Graham Hotel Sponsored Fours: self-selected teams, 64 players bowled 4 games of 12 ends. Winners: Marco Tiraboschi, Graham, Enrico, Chris team from Atherton; R/up: Barry Lynne, Peter Soda, Sue Soda, Elio Crema team Mareeba; 3rd: Ettore Tiraboschi, Vittore Tiraboschi, Lorenzo Cadorin, Santina Tiraboschi team Mareeba; 4th Leinster team Atherton. Play under the shade on our carpet green for perfect bowling conditions. Beginners and new players all welcome. For information and nominations ph 4092 5288. WEST CAIRNS TPI MEMORIAL BOWLS CLUB INC No rain in the afternoon resulted in an afternoon of social mixed bowls last Monday free of any interruptions. The sixteen lucky players present were skipped by Gavin Nicholls supported by Anne Semken and Val Fallon who all won a small prize. Next Monday we will play again, commencing at 1:30pm after the cards are called at 1:15pm. The game is scheduled to end at 4:30pm. The green fee includes a substantial afternoon tea of sandwiches, cakes and hot drinks. If you wish to join us, all registered lawn bowlers can do so after contacting selector Rosemary on mobile 0409 624 623, and if visiting, advising name of your parent club, mobile phone number and preferred playing position. Usual format of team is teams of three players depending on numbers present. A sheet is also available at West Cairns Bowls club inside near the bowls storage room. We also currently have a position available for a committee member – please advise Rosemary if you are interested. We hope to see you at the West Cairns Club also known as the Friendly Club.

EDGE HILL MEMORIAL BOWLS CLUB Ladies Social Bowls Thursday March 24th Social Bowls winners were Karina Homer, Mary Santangelo, Frances O’Shea and Jeannie Wild. TFNQDLBA Triples were cancelled but will be continued Monday April 4th. Put names for Social Bowls by 2:30pm for a 3:00pm start for Thursday March 31st. Men’s Mixed Social Bowls: Tuesday March 22nd night Winners: Janet Carruthers and George Taylor; R/up: Ron Pearce and Elaine Whitehead. Wednesday March 23rd night Winners: Chris, Alan and Steve; R/up: Ray and Brenton. Saturday March 26th Social bowls Winners: Col Whyte, Gary Pomroy and Bruce Moseley; R/up: Lou Pomroy, Wayne Hunter and Valerie Still. Club Events: Check the Notice board for all games to be played in the A Singles: W Hewitt vs J Walker, I Stafford vs K Mitchell. Nomination for Club Events in Pairs, Triples and Fours have closed so check notice board for final draw information. Social bowls continue Tuesday (Day and Night), Wednesday night Triples and Saturday social bowls for May 2nd will be played as the Ladies Mixed Triples has been cancelled due to too few entries. To play social bowls at Edge Hill this week put your name on the lists available behind the bar or on club notice board for a game. Contact Ray Webster 0402 182 230 for assistance otherwise ring the Club 07 4053 1036. HALF MOON BAY GOLF CLUB Tuesday March 22nd Ladies: P Shay 37, N Jose 36. Men: K McCreanor 39. Wednesday March 23rd Ladies: A Tidswell 37. Men’s Div 1: J Dempsey 43, J Grehan 40, M Patterson 38. Men’s Div 2: M Tookey 37, S Phillips 37, D Tidswell 37. Friday March 25th Ladies: C Demosthemis 21, R Yelland 21, J Barrett 19. Men: D Underwood 22, R Miller 22, J Thomson 21.

Saturday March 26th Ladies: M Wright 38, P Fitzroy 38, C Atkinson 34. Men’s Div 1: J Florimo 38, W O’Brien 38, T Silverman 38. Men’s Div 2: T Shaw 37, J Dempsey 37, D Beer 37. Men’s Div 3: G Wadley 39, D Tidswell 39, D Aquilina 37. Sunday March 27th Ladies: C Atkinson 36. Men: P Lazarus 34, R Beverley 34, R Schmidt 34. BROTHERS EDMONTON BOWLS Ladies Section: Results: Championship Fours Final: Winner: G Buttigieg, A Evans, S Bates, J Baird; R/up: K O’Halloran, A Windsor, R Fraser, D Maxwell. Championship Singles: Winner: D Begg; R/up: K Paki. Coming events: Thursday April 7th: C Populin vs A Evans Marker tba. Winner of McAlary/Windsor vs Winner of Buttigieg/Begg Marker tba. Social bowls on Thursday names in by 12:00pm paid by 12:30pm and play to commence at 1:00pm. Thank you to all who have advised their away dates. Good bowling to all who have nominated in the District Pairs to be played at Yungaburra on Monday April 4th. Completion of District Championship Triples which was postponed because of the heat is to be played at Edge Hill Monday April 11th commencing at 9:00am. Nominations for District Singles are being called for to be played at Silkwood commencing Tuesday April 19th. Orders for the new uniform shirts will continue to be taken until Thursday April 14th. Men’s Section: Results: Wednesday March 23rd: Winners: Mick Catalano, Michael O’Halloran, Rick Pamphilon; R/up: Bill Power, Quentin Bates, John Blain. Saturday March 26th: Winners: Naoka Kina, David Cairns, Peter Webb, Kay Paki; R/up: Sam Finocchiaro, Max Harker, Joan McLean, Susane Rowe. Coming events: Saturday April 2nd: Mixed Mufti 3 Bowl Triples, Club select Skips pick a card, Cash prizes

plus Jackpot, visitors welcome. Nominations close 11:30am on day for play at 12:30pm phone office on 4055 5344 and leave a message. Wednesday April 6th: Men’s Self Select 3 Bowl triples cash

prizes plus Jackpot, visitors welcome. Nominations close 11:30am for play at 12:30pm contact Denis Jacoora on 0457 275 311. Nominations are now open for 2022 Club Championship A & B Grade Singles, Pairs,

Triples, Fours, Mixed Pairs and will close on Friday April 8th. Nomination sheet in office. The club’s new uniform is on display (shirt, shorts/long pants) orders will be taken until April 14th.

Local FC gets new safety fencing thanks to community Grant

(L-R) Edge Hill United Football Club Grants and Sponsorship Manager Sam Ferguson, Queensland Country Bank Earlville Branch Manager Brad Dwyer and Club Coach Michael Falchetti

T

HE Edge Hill United Football Club fields are now surrounded by essential and secure border fencing, thanks to a Queensland Country Good for Good Community Grant. Edge Hill United Football Club Grants and Sponsorship Manager, Sam Ferguson, said the $29,975 grant enabled the club to install a perimeter of fencing around the sporting complex to ensure a safe and secure space for their junior and senior members. “We have over 350 junior members who use the facilities alongside multiple senior members on any given day,” Mr Ferguson said. “So having a fully-fenced environment is crucial from a safety standpoint and gives our members assurance that they are in a safe environment when using the facilities. “The funding received means we were to fast-track this project, which would have taken another four years to complete.“And we are extremely grateful to Queensland Country Bank for providing this support to our local club and members.” Mr Ferguson said that the improvements to facilities would help retain and attract members to participate in sporting and recreational activities while enabling the club to further invest funds back into their members. “This grant is invaluable because we can’t generate enough income to finance this infrastructure through canteen sales alone, which is our primary revenue generator,” he said. “This funding means we can continue to reinvest the money from our canteen sales back into community programs and projects that benefit our members and encourage new members to join and engage in local sporting and social activities.” Queensland Country Bank Earlville Branch Manager, Brad Dwyer, said he was delighted that a local association was one of eight community groups throughout Queensland to receive a share of over $120,000 funding awarded in this year’s Queensland Country Good for Good Community Grants. “Since the Edge Hill United Football Club fields are quite large, it is imperative that the appropriate safety standards are adhered to for members and visitors,” Mr Dwyer said. “We take great pride in assisting in upgrading the facilities of Edge Hill United Football Club, which provides a central meeting point for the Cairns community to come together, socialise and enjoy a game of football.

GAMBLE RESPONSIBLY Bet with your head, not over it.

You will be bowled over by our Bistro Affordable dining with a mouth watering menu!    

Air Conditioned  Visitors Welcome Function Hall available for all functions at reasonable rates Winner of Best Club Far North Queensland 2019 Mouth Watering Menu  Affordable dining

O P E N 7 D AY S F O R L U N C H A N D D I N N E R 6-8 Johnston Road, Mossman Club Ph: 4098 1434 www.cairnslocalnews.com.au

Cairns Local News, Friday, April 1, 2022 PAGE 27

FORMER NQ COWBOYS CAPTAIN CELEBRATES

YEARS OF RUGBY CARNIVAL rbert trained the He Laurie Spina urie Spina La e th r fo rs River Crushe sville Shield in Town

INAUGURAL North Queensland Toyota Cowboys Captain Laurie Spina is taking to the rugby fields with his childhood Under 11’s team, Herbert River Crushers, in preparation for the iconic two-day rugby league carnival, the Localsearch Laurie Spina Shield competition. As one of Australia’s largest junior rugby carnivals, the Localsearch Laurie Spina Shield, now in its 25th year, is coming to the Brothers Leagues Club in Townsville on Friday, April 1 and Saturday, April 2. The carnival focuses on partic-

ipation, fair play and enjoying the ‘greatest game of all’ and brings together players from across Queensland and the nation. Founder of the competition, Laurie Spina, said he is honoured to be celebrating 25 years of the carnival and to get to train the Herbert River Crushers. “We started the competition 25 years ago after I finished representing the Cowboys; we had about 20 teams, and now it’s grown to 70 teams,” Spina said. “The kids come from all parts of Queensland playing the Carnival to meet the stars of the

Laurie Spina participated in training drills, cardio exercise and tactic strategy sessions to ensure the Herbert River Crushers Ingham players were ready to kick goals on the field

Cowboys, it’s gratifying, and the feedback over the years has been great.” Herbert River Crushers Club President Damon Swarbrick said it was great for the kids to see rugby not only as a hobby but as a future career. “There is so much talent in this team,” Mr Swarbrick said. “Having the opportunity to head to Townsville to showcase that and teach the kids about sportsmanship and participation is great, especially when they are used to playing the same opposing teams every few weeks.”

Queen Adjustable bed with Zero G function starting at

ONLY $1699

*

Spina said the carnival is an excellent opportunity for young athletes to connect to the sport deeper. “At that age, kids probably play teams around their town, but this competition allows them all to meet in Townsville on the weekend and play against kids from all areas,” he said. “People travel up to 12 hours to participate. “With Rugby League in North Queensland, when we were young, there were no Cowboys, so I followed the teams in Sydney, now we’ve got our own team up

here, and young boys can aspire to play for the Cowboys, and many have. “And it’s a great game, you bond, build friendships over the years, and it’s great, North Queenslanders love their Rugby League.” Localsearch has been a proud major presenting partner of the Laurie Spina Shield for five years. Localsearch Director of Digital Growth Adam Boote said it was important that communities continue to support local initiatives, such as grassroot sports. “We take great pride in spon-

soring the Laurie Spina Shield each year, allowing the next generation of footy players to develop life-long skills like sportsmanship and fair play to take into their futures,” Mr Boote said. Former Shield players have included Michael Morgan (Townsville Brothers), Kyle Feldt (Norths Thuringowa), Jake Clifford (Tully Tigers), Mitchell Dunn (Mackay Brothers), and Reuben Cotter (Sarina Crocodiles).

No fuel costs here!

Order your Electric BMW IX3, IX or I4 today at Westco BMW Cairns. Discover the addictive rush of a New driving Pleasure with 240kw of power in the most sustainable BMW yet.

BOOK YO TEST DRI UR VE

TODAY!

See in-store for full details.

Make NO deposit, pay NO interest for 2 years!† Cairns 206 Mulgrave Rd Ph: 4054 7000 fortywinks.com.au Mattress and adjustable base image is for illustrative purposes only. Includes everyday comfort mattress ONLY. This promotion is not valid in conjunction with any other offer. Available at Forty Winks Cairns only. Terms and conditions apply. Exclusions apply. †Approved customers only. Conditions, fees and charges apply. Visit retailer website or see in-store for details. Credit provided by Latitude Finance Australia (ABN 42 008 583 588), Australian Credit Licence 392145. (E&OE) FI4467

PAGE 28 Cairns Local News, Friday, April 1, 2022

Contact our sales team for more information or to book your test drive. Grant Woolcock - BMW Sales Manager | grant.woolcock@westco.net.au - 0488 794 030 Glen Farley - BMW Sales Executive | glen.farley@westco.net.au - 0408 728 341

Westco BMW | (07) 4044 4122 | 207/209 Newell Street, Cairns City 4870 www.cairnslocalnews.com.au