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Celebrate the great southside l SOUTHERN CORRIDOR THE community is being invited to the third annual free family South Side Celebration showcasing what makes the area such a great place to live. From 3.30pm on Friday, September 15, activities will include a jumping castle, face painting, a free sausage sizzle, food vans and live music. The event is organised by Mission Australia’s Hambledon House Community Centre, alongside Communities for Children and the Cairns South Together movement who are all committed to working within and strengthening the Cairns South Community. Mission Australia program manager Kimberley Daly said the event was aimed for big kids and little alike to come together and show pride in the community. “For me, it’s a really cool thing that we’re able to come together, celebrate what makes the south side the best side,” she said. “We will be showcasing the strong sense of community we have, with plenty of food and fun for all. “Bring the whole family down to Ravizza Park on Friday the 15th for this friendly free event.” Live music will start at 6pm followed by a free open-air movie of The Super Mario Bros at 7pm for families to sit and enjoy, with food and drink available, Ms Daly said.
SAM TO SHINE AT SAPPHIRE BALL
Youth jail site doubts
Government seems to go cold on Edmonton for detention centre l EDMONTON | Nick Dalton
Sam Clark, the lead singer of Kaweyova who is headlining entertainment at tonight's Cairns Amateurs Sapphire Ball on the Cairns waterfront, a highlight of the annual racing carnival. FULL STORY PAGE 16. Picture: Veronica Sagredo of Blueclick Photography
THE Palaszczuk government appears to be backing away from building a youth jail at Edmonton. As fears grow that one or two sites in Mt Peter Rd are the proposed location, the government this week was broad in its answers to questions from Cairns Local News. Previously the government had identified the southern corridor town as a preferred site, angering residents who claimed there had been no consultation. This week the government was asked about the two sites in Mt Peter Rd – at 32-42 (Joalma Poultry Farm) and 26-28 or a combination of both. The government was also asked about
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further details of the project. In replies, a Department of Youth Justice, Employment, Small Business and Training spokesman did not refer to Edmonton at all and said no decision had been made. “A number of potential sites in the greater Cairns region are still under consideration,” he said. “A final determination has not been made on a preferred site and this has yet to be considered by government. “The government is committed to engagement and information sharing when a preferred site is identified in the near future.” Resident and division 2 council candidate Steve Lippingwell said people were angry and frustrated and were seeking answers from the government.
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