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MCDONALD’S has globally recognised Cairns local Jill Lennox for her substantial volunteering efforts for Ronald McDonald House Charities (RMHC) North Australia. Ms Lennox, employed by McDonald’s Licensee, Jason Berther, is one of two Australians to receive the McDonald’s’ global Three-Legged Stool award. This award is designed to recognise outstanding employees across McDonald’s’ three ‘legs’, the McDonald’s company, its franchisees and suppliers. Ms Lennox freely offers her time and skills to organise many fundraising events benefitting the Charity. Recently, Ms Lennox helped raise a staggering $256,000 for the Charity fundraiser, ‘Ride to the Cape’, funding over 1,560 nights’ accommodation for families in need, making it the most successful single fundraising event in RMHC North Australia’s history. Ms Lennox said she was incredibly honoured to have her efforts recognised at the global level. “I am totally surprised and delighted to have been chosen as this year’s recipient of the ThreeLegged Stool Award,” she said. “I have been volunteering for Ronald McDonald House Charities North Australia for the past 12 years. I first became involved

Cairns resident Jill Lennox has won the McDonald’s Three-Legged Stool Award

in the Charity and made aware of the great work they do when I used the facility with my son back in 2007.” RMHC North Australia’s Chief Executive Officer, Tamara South, said she could not be prouder. “Jill has shown endless sup-

port for RMHC North Australia over the years, from her tireless fundraising and awareness efforts to her significant involvement in the Ronald McDonald Family Retreat program in Palm Cove,” Ms South said. “I could not be prouder that her unwavering dedication to

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Cairns pays tribute to remarkable women in the community on International Women’s Day By Isabella Guzman Gonzalez THIS Tuesday, Cairns commemorated the International Women’s Day by honouring the women who make the region a better place with the 2022 Cairns Woman of the Year awards. The celebration took place in the Hilton Hotel with a nice breakfast, an empowering speech from Sharon Dawson, director of the Dawsons Group and deputy chair of Racing Queensland, and a special appearance by Australian Winter Olympian Breeana Walker. Long-time volunteer president of the Cairns and Region Multicultural Association (CARMA) and champion of vulnerable people, Kesa Strieby, won the Cairns Woman of the Year award. The title of Cairns Young Woman of the Year went to Jessica Fatnowna, a proud Indigenous woman with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Island cultural heritage who helps vulnerable young people find strength and opportunity through sport. Former Cairns Netball president Kym McPhee who has been a crucial part of the netball community in Cairns, received the Council’s International Women’s Day Scholarship. Ms Strieby said that she was deeply moved and surprised to have been selected as Cairns Woman of the Year. “I’m shocked and excited,” she said. “It means a lot to me and the Cairns and Region Multicultural Association communities in Far North Queensland.” As a housing coordinator with Oz Care in Cairns, Ms Strieby works with elders at risk of homelessness. “We’ve been dealing a lot with this during this housing crisis in the Cairns region,” Ms Strieby said. “There’s been a lack of accommodation in the region; we’ve been very lucky because, in my role, I have a very good network with real estate and the retirement villages that have been supporting me and the elderly in the community.” During her moving and empowering speech, Ms Strieby said that people needed to keep

uplifting women. “We should empower women, especially our children, our youth, our young girls,” she said. “A lot of women don’t have the confidence to do things, but all women are very talented and gifted, so there needs to be just a little bit of recognising that and supporting them to come out of their shells and showcase their talent.” Cairns Young Woman of the Year, Jessica Fatnowna, said it was an unexpected honour to receive this accolade. “I’m very shocked and very overwhelmed, and I’m surprised,” she said.“My boss nominated me, so I wasn’t expecting this at all.” Ms Fatnowna mentors young Indigenous boys and girls as part of the Cairns Hockey’s Aspire to be Deadly program; she also supervises the Healthy Choices eating program and supports reconciliation through the Reconciliation Action Plan. “My main focus is trying to teach the young girls how to be role models for others younger than them and how to live well, learn well, eat well,” Ms Fatnowna said. “What I love the most is the

Strive to be a better person and be kind time I get to spend with them, getting to know them, getting to know how they live. I’m shocked at the stories they tell me, so I try to take them away from that life and make them happy.” The message that Ms Fatnowna wants to send to young women is to always put work into themselves. “Strive to be a better person and be kind,” she said. In the future, Ms Fatnowna wants to study education to keep doing what she loves. “I want to study Education to teach others what I do now, that it’s important to be a role model and to make sure you’re good to others.” The morning was a complete success with empowering women that inspire others to keep pushing for a better future for our girls.

AWARD RECIPIENTS WOMAN OF THE YEAR – Kesa Strieby Kesa has been President of the Cairns and Region Multicultural Association since 2007. As an Assistant with Care and Housing at OzCare, she spends her working life helping disadvantaged people find support and accommodation. Outside work, Ms Streiby mentors young and older women and helps new arrivals to Cairns retain links to their culture whilst embracing their new home. Ms Strieby is known for her selfless determination and humanity in assisting people in finding their place. YOUNG WOMAN OF THE YEAR – Jess Fatnowna Through the Aspire to be Deadly program, Jess Fatnowna has mentored, trained, and supported thousands of girls across Cairns, Cape York and the Pacific, helping them gain confidence and create opportunity through sport and healthy activity. Her efforts to break bias and discrimination include running mentoring programs in four high schools, creating programs that engage young girls in activities and hockey and the ‘Hook in 4 Health’ program in Pacific Island communities.

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Winner of the Cairns International Women’s Day Scholarship Kym McPhee - Image supplied

(L-R) Nominee Terri Lallemand, Cristy Gelviro, 2022 Cairns Woman of the Year Kesa Strieby and Luse Rainima

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SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENT – Kym McPhee-Smith Kym McPhee Smith has been an integral part of the netball community for over a decade, starting as a volunteer and later serving as operations manager and Club President. Determined to implement change and grow the game, she was a driving force behind securing funding for the $3.8 million netball facility at Martyn Street. The scholarship will fund her participation in Advanced Coaching Practice Workshops, enabling Kym to support new coaches at Cairns Netball further to attain their own accreditations.

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WATER COSTS CONTINUE TO SURGE WITHOUT GOVERNMENT FUNDING

Cleaning your teeth and having a shower could become a whole lot more expensive if government funding for Council’s water security project is not forthcoming. A Business Case Options Analysis Report tabled at Council’s Planning and Environment Committee meeting on Wednesday outlined the impacts to residents if there was no State and Federal Government funding for the Cairns Water Security – Stage 1 project. Mayor Bob Manning welcomed the report, which he noted confirmed Council’s position on the city’s water needs. “This 744-page report simply tells us the three things we already knew,” Cr Manning said. “Firstly, that we have a water problem – a potential drinking water shortfall by 2026. “Copperlode Falls Dam was built in 1976 when 58,000 people lived here; now this same water source has to service a population of 198,000 (residents and visitors). “Quite simply, Copperlode will not be able to meet the water needs of our growing population. “Secondly, the project we have been planning and working towards for years (the Cairns Water Security – Stage 1 Project) is the right solution to that problem.

“And thirdly, the Cairns community simply can’t afford to fund this project on its own.” The report highlighted that without government funding, the additional costs associated with the project (debt repayments and operating costs) would result in significant increases in water access and usage charges. The increase would peak at 32% initially, then progressively decrease over the 30 years following the project’s completion. “In dollar terms, that increase is an average of $226 extra per year, for each water user over 30 years, or a total of about $6,800 for each water user,” Cr Manning said. “Without funding from other levels of government, the cost borne by the ratepayers and residents of Cairns is significant and ongoing. “ The Business Case report estimates the project’s cost will be $248 million, making it the single largest capital project Council has ever undertaken. Council is seeking a $215 million contribution from the Queensland and Federal Governments ($107.5 million each) toward the project, with the balance funded by Council. “We know that Council and ratepayers will have to meet some of the costs of this project, and we accept that,” Cr

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BACKGROUND INFORMATION: Manning said. “But when State and Federal Governments are investing hundreds of millions of dollars in water projects for other regions in Queensland – surely our water needs warrant similar support. “Council has been practical in how it has addressed this project, with particular attention on timing and cost. “The project delivers additional water capacity like a dam

but at a fraction of the cost, with a much smaller environmental footprint”. Cr Manning said that the project had the support of Federal Member for Leichhardt Warren Entsch and his State counterparts. “Council, business, our local members and our community more broadly all back this project – we now just need the State and Federal commitments to help make it happen.”

• The Cairns Water Security – Stage 1 project will source new water capacity from a run of river supply in the Mulgrave River, treat and deliver that additional water into the existing Cairns water supply network. • The project will also improve the treatment process to be applied to Council’s Behana Creek water source. • Council is seeking a $215 million funding contribution from the Queensland and Federal Governments ($107.5 million each) towards the project’s capital cost. • Based on existing supply capacity within the Cairns Water Supply Scheme and future population growth projections, Cairns will be at risk of drinking water shortfall by the middle of the decade. More information is available on Council’s website.

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Traditional Owners launch Cairns ECO tours DREAMING stories describing the creation of the Great Barrier Reef and surrounding World Heritage mountains are shared on a new Indigenous-owned tour on traditional country just a 10-minute boat ride from the Cairns CBD. Owned and operated 100% by Traditional Owners, Mandingalbay Ancient Indigenous Tours has launched its first scheduled tours for independent travellers after operating exclusively for the group market since 2015. The Hands-on Country tour starts at the Cairns Marina in the city’s heart, taking visitors by boat across Trinity Inlet, where the saltwater meets the freshwater flowing from the mountains on Mandingalbay Yidinji Country. Indigenous Rangers guide the half-day tour on their traditional

land, and all are the direct descendants of lead warrior Jabulum Mandingalpai, who was born around 1858 and survived the occupation and settlement of his country. The Rangers have spent the past decade cataloguing the flora, fauna and culturally significant places on their land and working with scientists to restore wetlands degraded by farming. The information they have gathered is shared on a guided interpretive walk showcasing their 50,000-year-old supermarket, hardware store and pharmacy, which continue to provide food and resources for the Mandingalbay Yidinji people. Overnight camping and a monthly Deadly Dinner on Country are also part of the Mandingalbay Ancient Indigenous Tours. Owned and operated by the Mandingalbay Yidinji Aboriginal

Corporation in collaboration with its subsidiary Djunbunji Ltd, the tourism enterprise is supported by the Djunbunji Land and Sea Rangers to deliver authentic and diverse cultural tourism experiences. Djunbunji Executive Director Dale Mundraby said the 100% Indigenous-owned experience had been growing steadily since 2015 and was ready to cater to regular visitors in 2022 with the arrival of a purpose-built 42-seat boat and construction of infrastructure for visitors. “Mandingalbay Ancient Indigenous Tours is a small business opportunity currently supporting the equivalent of nine full-time jobs that will generate employment for future generations to preserve the Mandingalbay Yidinji culture and identity,” Mr Mundraby said.

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World-leading Daintree renewable microgrid signed off THE Morrison Government supports the creation of a world-leading renewable microgrid for the Daintree community in Far North Queensland. The Government has awarded Volt Advisory Group $18.75 million over three years to develop a highly innovative renewable energy microgrid for the Daintree region. The project will support more than 200 jobs in Far North Queensland. The renewable energy microgrid will incorporate an 8 MW solar farm, 20 MWh of battery storage and a 1 MW clean hydrogen plant. In recognition that the Daintree rainforest is in the World Heritage-listed Wet Tropics of Queensland, the project aims to avoid disturbance in the area by deploying the microgrid along roadways and on previously cleared land. Federal Industry, Energy and Emissions Reduction Minister Angus Taylor said the Daintree Microgrid would ensure that the Daintree community has a more affordable, reliable, and resilient electricity supply. “This is a major win for communities in the Daintree Rainforest, which will see reduced pollution and noise from diesel generators and will be a valuable demonstration of solar to hydrogen technology,”

Mr Taylor said. “The renewable and hydrogen microgrid will use cutting edge technology to reduce emissions and drive down costs by ending the community’s reliance on costly diesel generation.” Federal Leichhardt MP Warren Entsch said he was proud to have delivered this important project for the Daintree community. “This project is a game-changer for the Daintree community and delivers on my firm commitment to residents to deliver a solution to their power needs,” Mr Entsch said. “This project, which also includes the laying of new fibre-optic cables, will significantly improve communications in the region and will be welcome news for residents and business owners. “Microgrid technology is becoming increasingly cost-effective, creating the opportunity for reliable, low-cost, off-grid power in communities like the Daintree. “But more importantly, from an environmental aspect, it will remove the need to burn dirty and inefficient diesel in the Daintree, allowing residents to have access to a cleaner, more affordable, more reliable source of energy.” Assistant Minister to the Minister for

Industry, Energy and Emissions Reduction Tim Wilson said the microgrid would benefit the Daintree community directly. “Building this world-leading renewable microgrid is a giant leap forward in building Australia’s carbon-neutral future,” Mr Wilson said. “This renewable microgrid will deliver cheaper, reliable power and is an essential investment in the Daintree community. “Once completed, the microgrid will displace more than four million litres of diesel fuel consumed in the Daintree each year. “This highly innovative project demonstrates the public-private leadership required to get Australia to carbon neutrality by 2050. “It also presents a significant opportunity to develop key learnings that can be applied as we pursue further microgrid options across Australia.” Funding to develop the microgrid will continue the momentum generated to date and ensure that the Daintree community can access the benefits of renewable energy as quickly as possible. The project will commence this year, and the microgrid will begin operations by 2024.

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Awards recognise inspirational Cairns women Congratulations to Kesa Strieby, who has been named 2022 Cairns Woman of the Year.

Improvement works Aeroglen Dr, Aeroglen: Bus stop improvements at Palmerston St. Temporary lane closure and detour. Cairns Esplanade: Tree maintenance from Muddy’s Playground to Fogarty Park starting Monday 14 March.

Ms Stieby, a long-time volunteer president of the Cairns and Region Multicultural Association and champion of vulnerable people, was presented with the award at the International Women’s Day Breakfast at the Hilton Cairns on Tuesday.

Casella St, Earlville: Culvert replacement near Marsh St intersection. Temporary full road closure.

Jess Fatnowna was named Cairns Young Woman of the Year. A proud Indigenous woman with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Island cultural heritage, Ms Fatnowna helps vulnerable young people find strength and opportunity through sport. Council’s International Women’s Day $2,000 Scholarship was awarded to Kym McPheeSmith, who is seeking to advance her coaching qualifications to support the development of netball in Cairns.

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New service to help older LGBTI+ people access aged care services Gary Hubble is the LGBTI Aged Care System Navigator for the Cairns region

Cairns has been chosen as one of two new sites nationally to trial the Aged Care System Navigators program, specifically to assist older Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Intersex, Sistergirl and Brotherboy people to access aged care services. In association with Council of the Ageing (COTA), the Queensland Council for LGBTI Health commenced the Cairns program in November 2021, which aims to assist older LGBTI+, Sistergirl and Brotherboy locals, who may otherwise be reluctant or unable to access

aged care services. Chief Executive Officer of the Queensland Council for LGBTI Health, Rebecca Reynolds, said that people within the LGBTI+ community were fearful of accessing aged care services. “Despite being eligible for aged care services, some Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Intersex, Sistergirl and Brotherboy people are hesitant to initiate support for a range of reasons,” Ms Reynolds said. “Those reasons are sometimes related to the history of discrimination or not having

the support to work through the complexity of the aged care system. “Older LGBTI+, Sistergirl and Brotherboy people have lived through the period when homosexuality was illegal in Australia, and for some, the impact of unjust and highly damaging systems creates a lasting impact. “Sistergirls and Brotherboys (and other LGBTI+ Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people) have also faced added system bias throughout their lives and are hesitant to invest more time and energy into a system that has held negative experiences in the past,” she said. “The navigator program team understands this history and experience and will work alongside our older community members to build their capacity to facilitate access to quality services.” The Aged Care System Navigator program is designed to help people know what services are available, better understand how to access the services, and feel more comfortable in the assessment process. “We know that some older LGBTI+, Sistergirl and Brotherboy people have limited support from family and friends as they grow older, and we are keen to assist local older people with accessing services that suit them best,” Ms Reynolds said.

“Cairns has a good range of aged care services, and we are also keen to assist these services in how to provide LGBTI-friendly services to locals better. “Friends and family of older folk in the region can also contact the service on their behalf to create the opportunity for a conversation about resourcing and assistance.” Ms Reynolds said that a focus on Aged Care is not new to the Queensland Council for LGBTI Health. “This role builds on work we commenced with the Cairns LGBTI+ community some years ago, and we remain committed to growing,” she said. “We are very much looking forward to working with older LGBTI+ locals in providing this much-needed support in many ways, including the reopening of our Cairns offices in the middle of this year. “The combination of system navigation and on the ground resources and support will provide a much-missed linkage point for our Cairns communities again.” The LGBTI Aged Care System Navigator in Cairns, Gary Hubble, can be contacted on 0434 131 916. For other aged care system navigator services phone COTA on 1300 268 228 or visit www. myagedcare.gov.au

THE ARCHITECTS OF TOMORROW Year 10 students reviewed elements of the 2019 Cairns Master Plan at sites across the city

By Maria Larkins SUSTAINABLE DESIGN was the focus for students from Years 7 to 10 at Smithfield State High School during Term 4 in 2021. As part of a 10-week unit, Year 7 students undertook preparatory studies for the creation of a sustainable “future” school at Yorkeys Knob. They gathered data, brainstormed ideas, and developed concept designs after completing three weeks of theory with lecturers in Urban Design from James Cook University. Head of Department Humanities and Sustainability, Daniel Kaggelis, said it was great to see the students employ critical thinking and creativity in their work. The unit included a site visit to Yorkeys Knob to analyse the existing environment including the coastal dunes, vegetation, and rocky point. To gain a deeper understanding of the urban landscape they also interviewed local residents and studied the area’s Indigenous heritage. They also investigated aspects of sustainable design such as heat mapping and orientation by recording the temperature

at sites across the school at Smithfield. Senior students focused on the Cairns CBD, addressing the threat of rising sea levels and reviewing the Cairns City Master Plan. Year 10 students attended two-day urban design day camp at the city campus of James Cook University. This included studying the current Master Plan and elements of tropical urbanism. They also toured the CBD and explored how the Master Plan has been implemented by the Council. Their study showed that although the 2019 Master Plan sought to embrace tropical urbanism as a concept it had failed to address issues such as providing shaded areas and comfortable walkways in certain areas of the city. The students cited precincts such as McLeod and Abbott Streets which appear to have been neglected whilst council has focused on areas such as The Esplanade. Their recommendation was to revitalize abandoned precincts by adopting the same tropical urbanism strategy council has used on the waterfront.

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Award recognises champion of vulnerable and diverse communities An inspiring volunteer and leader who supports women from the Far North’s many multicultural communities has been named the 2022 Cairns Woman of the Year. Kesa Strieby, long-time volunteer president of the Cairns and Region Multicultural Association (CARMA) and champion of vulnerable people, was presented with the award at today’s International Women’s Day Breakfast at the Hilton Cairns. The awards breakfast included a keynote speech by Sharon Dawson, director of the Dawsons Group and deputy chair of Racing Queensland, and a special appearance by Australian Winter Olympian Breeana Walker. ‘Bobsled Bree’, who finished fifth in the women’s monobob at the Beijing Winter Olympics in February, was a surprise guest and participated in a Q&A session. Ms Strieby was named 2022 Cairns Woman of the Year in recognition of her leadership, commitment and passion for the wellbeing of the community. As an Assistant with Care and Housing at OzCare, Ms Strieby spends her working life helping disadvantaged people to find support and accommodation; outside work, Ms Streiby mentors women, young and old, and helps new arrivals to Cairns maintain connections with their culture whilst settling into and contributing to their new community. Mayoress Claire Manning described Ms Streiby as someone who takes on challenges, encourages and supports women from more than 50 cultural groups to realise their own potential, and promotes gender equality through her actions. “Kesa humbly yet boldly takes on challenges, heading up a large not-for-profit organisation that supports and celebrates the many diverse cultural groups in Cairns,” Mrs Manning said. “She is widely respected and is ‘breaking the bias’, leading by example, and providing opportunities for women to step up and step out of traditional stereotypes while sharing their talents and skills.” “Within CARMA, Kesa not only facilitates and attends community events, but also works closely to mentor community groups and individuals, encouraging them to engage with the local communities, often despite great hurdles. There is great respect held for Kesa in our many and varied communities of Cairns.” As well as her involvement with CARMA, Ms Strieby is known for going

above and beyond to assist vulnerable, homeless and elderly people who are facing accommodation stress or are at risk of becoming homeless.

Smith was a driving force behind a campaign to fund the $3.8 million netball facility at Martyn Street. The scholarship will fund her participation in Advanced Coaching Practice Workshops, enabling her to further grow the sport and support new coaches at Cairns Netball to attain their own accreditations.

Cairns Young Woman of the Year is Jess Fatnowna, a proud Indigenous woman with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Island cultural heritage, who helps vulnerable young people find strength and opportunity through sport. Ms Fatnowna, as part of Cairns Hockey’s Aspire to be Deadly program, has many roles including guardian and mentor to vulnerable young girls, driving the Aspire Me mentoring program in WOMAN OF THE YEAR – Kesa Strieby four high schools, supervising a Healthy Choices eating Kesa has been President of the Cairns and Region Multiprogram and supporting reconciliation through cultural Association since 2007. As an Assistant the reconciliation action plan process. Ms with Care and Housing at OzCare, Ms Strieby Fatnowna has created programs that spends her working life helping disadinclude dance, physical activity, vantaged people to find support and THE TWO team building and cultural accommodation; outside work, Ms WINNERS support with over 30 young Kesa Strieby and Streiby mentors women, young people per week attending Jess Fatnowna and old, and helps new arrivals to the Aspire Community Hub Cairns retain links to their culture and Yarning Place at Cairns whilst embracing their new Hockey. She is also a leader home. Ms Strieby is known for and mentor in programs her selfless determination and involving more than 2000 humanity in helping people to participants a year from Torres Strait Island/Cape find their place. York and Gulf Savannah regions YOUNG WOMAN OF THE YEAR Mrs Manning said Ms Fatnowna Jess Fatnowna is inspiring and empowering young Through the Aspire to be Deadly program, girls to realise their potential through Jess Fatnowna, has mentored, trained, and supsport and other activities. “Ms Fatnowna has sadly ported thousands of girls across Cairns, Cape York and experienced discrimination herself, and has dedicated her the Pacific, helping them to gain confidence and create life to breaking bias and stereotypes on many levels with opportunity through sport and healthy activity Her efforts a level of empathy, strength and determination beyond to break bias and discrimination include running mentorher years,” Mrs Manning said. “Jess is committed to driving ing programs in four high schools, creating programs that positive social change, driven by the mantra to ‘live well, engage young girls in activities and hockey and the ‘Hook learn well and lead well’. She is realising her vision to create in 4 Health’ program in Pacific Island communities. safe learning spaces where engagement is nurtured, and

Award recipients

self-worth and self-belief can grow.” Council’s International Women’s Day Scholarship was awarded to former Cairns Netball president Kym McPheeSmith, a dedicated volunteer who is seeking to advance her coaching qualifications to support the development of netball in Cairns. Ms

SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENT Kym McPhee-Smith Kym McPhee Smith has been an integral part of the netball community for more than a decade, starting out as a volunteer and later serving as both Operations Manager and Club President. Determined to implement change and grow the game, she was a driving force behind securing funding for the $3.8 million netball facility at Martyn Street. The scholarship will fund her participation in Advanced Coaching Practice Workshops, enabling Kym to further support new coaches at Cairns Netball to attain their own accreditations.

WINNER 2022 WOMAN OF THE YEAR

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A new study has delivered a stark warning about the impacts of urban growth on the world’s coral reefs. As coastal developments expand at pace around the world, a year-long study of coral on a reef close to a rapidly growing urban centre in the Middle East has found they have become severely disturbed at the molecular level – with implications for all such corals worldwide. Professor David Miller is a geneticist at James Cook University’s Centre of Excellence for Coral Reef Studies (Coral CoE). He said coral reefs are in global decline due to climate change and anthropogenic influences. “Near coastal cities or other densely populated areas, coral reefs face a range of challenges in addition to that of climate change,” Professor Miller said. “To investigate the impacts of urban proximity on corals, we conducted a year-long study in the Gulf of Aqaba in the Red Sea, comparing corals close to an urban area to corals from a nearby non-urban area.” He said the Gulf of Aqaba is an ideal study site because its corals have a remarkable level

of thermal tolerance. This means scientists can isolate the effects of urban environments., such as unpredictable and fluctuating levels of nutrients, hormone mimics and other organic contaminants, local pollution and chronic exposure to noise and light pollution, against a background of relatively limited potential impacts of ocean warming caused by climate change. “Essentially, we found that in the area close to urban development, every natural biological rhythm is messed up in the coral host, that the algal symbionts are seriously under-performing, and that the microbiome is also out of kilter,” Professor Miller said. “These corals are comprehensively disturbed, despite appearances.” He said, for instance, bacteria on the coral peaked at different moon phases between the urban and non-urban coral. In contrast, reproductive processes, which are all aligned with the moon phase, were wiped out in the urban corals. Doctor Inga Steindal from JCU’s Centre of Excellence for Coral Reef Studies said this study was a game-changer. “This study is significant

because while a lot of work had previously been done on the impacts of individual stressors on corals, no one had previously looked at how corals in the wild react to real-world complex combinations of stressors,” Dr Steindal said. Given the recent and planned extensions of urban centres near tropical coastlines, she said the findings were alarming. Professor Miller said that the expansion of our urban areas would continue to impact the future of our reefs negatively. “There has been continuous growth of cities such as Jakarta, Singapore and Hong Kong, but also major new developments have occurred or are planned that are likely to directly impact coral reefs in the near future,” he said. “The population of the Chinese coastal city of Shenzhen alone has grown from less than a million in 1990 to more than 12.5 million in 2021. “With that kind of expansion and with more to come, things don’t look too good for the future of corals in those regions.”

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TRADITIONAL Owner and Marine Biologist Madeina David, 23, is living the dream on her island home of Iama (Yam) in the Torres Strait. She is using her degree to connect modern science with traditional land and sea management. Ms David said she always wanted to work in in the field. “Even before starting primary school, I knew I wanted to be a marine biologist,” Ms David said. “My dad is a cray fisherman and growing up I was always out on the reef with him, I love it. “I want to ensure future generations can experience the sea and all that it provides,” she said. Her journey hasn’t been easy. She left her family at the age of 11 to attend boarding school on Thursday Island. “It was a challenge, there’s a gap in education between primary school and high school,” she said. “There were a lot of things we didn’t learn to get us ready for high school. “I felt like I was behind, but it didn’t take me

long to catch up. “We had one teacher who’d go out of his way to help us students who were struggling, he tutored on weekends and stayed after school.” Ms David then made the even bigger move to study at James Cook University in Townsville. “I had a rough time at uni, so I needed to commit and be definite about what I wanted to do,” she said. “In the first two years, I was scared to ask for help even though many others were struggling too. “That’s what got me through uni, I chose something I really wanted to do – so quitting wasn’t an option. “If you focus on something you like doing, you won’t give up.” A cadetship with the Torres Strait Island Regional Authority (TSRA) led to various job offers – but an opportunity to join the TSRA Land and Sea Management Unit - Sea team stood out. “After being away for so long, I love being able to work in my community and for my people,” she said.

“My parents are very proud and happy to have me home. “It doesn’t feel like a job or work, I’m doing things that I love.” Now she’s learning to find her voice to help inform local decision-making and support those around her. “Scientists visit and if my workmates don’t feel comfortable, I ask the questions and then break it down into Creole to help everyone understand,” she said. “I think with my degree and experience, I get a lot of support from the rangers and Traditional Owners I talk to.” She’s also encouraging more young people to chase their dreams. “When I talk with my younger cousins about their futures, I tell them to find what they’re passionate about,” she said. “When I was in high school, my teacher asked the class to consider where we see ourselves in five years. “I can’t imagine myself doing anything other than this. “I love everything marine, fisheries and conservation – I just want to do everything.”

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Council will provide almost $100,000 to support 13 community organisations as part of funding applications approved on Wednesday March 9. More than $82,000 will be shared by 12 organisations as part of the latest round of Community Partnerships Grant funding. The Community Partnerships Grant assists groups and organisations with the delivery of events, activities and programs that enhance the lives of residents, celebrate important occasions, and develop social cohesion and connection in the Cairns region. Successful recipients of the 2021/2022 Community Partnerships Grant – Round 2 are:

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• DanceSport Australia Limited for the North Queensland DanceSport Championships ($7,500) • Freshwater Tennis Club Inc. for the Freshwater Festival ($6,000)

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only if- they are adhering to the BMP standards which, I must add, are above and beyond Labor’s regulations. My suggestion is the LNP will have to get up earlier than that if they think they are going to get this one past farmers; they didn’t come down in the last shower. The LNP’s attempted amendments do nothing to free farmers from the reef regulations that are suffocating them and, in fact, endorses Labor’s overreach. Next week we are expecting to see the vote go through the Parliament and, very disappointingly, we now know the LNP will side with Labor to vote against the KAP’s bill. If you live in one of the six reef catchment areas and believe your town depends on agriculture, I suggest you encourage your local MP to cross the floor and back the industry that supports you.

• Marlin Coast Rangers Football Club Inc. for the 2022 QSS Girls State Football Championships U13-15 & U16-19 ($13,813)

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ply with the environmental demands of UNESCO. The impact of the reef regulations on farmers has been severe; they now must get permission from bureaucrats in Brisbane to do the basic on-farm activities they have for generations. If we head on the current trajectory, it is my opinion the industry will simply not survive these regulations in the mid to long-term. Since the last Parliament sitting, the LNP has tried to pull the wool over the eyes of the ag industry, claiming that it has sought to address Labor’s laws but in fact the LNP have effectively endorsed them. The LNP have declared that their amendment “omits the entire Katter bill”. This means they are seeking to completely dissolve the KAP’s attempt to repeal Labor’s laws, while trying to tack on amendments that would incentivise growers to adopt “BPM” by granting them immunity from Department of Environment and Science inspectors if - and

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THE first sitting week of the State Parliament for 2022 has set off alarm bells for Queensland’s farmers. Katter’s Australian Party’s bill to reverse the draconian and misguided reef regulations introduced by Labor in 2019 was debated, and Labor and the LNP came clean that they would both vote it down in the coming weeks. The KAP’s bill delivers on a 2020 State Election promise, where I pledged to do all I could to reverse Labor’s legislation if returned to the seat of Hinchinbrook. From the outset, farmers have called for the scrapping of the unworkable 2019 legislation and even those who are “Best Management Practice” (BMP) approved have demanded a reduction in unnecessary red and green tape. In 2019, Labor used questionable science to claim that sediment and nutrient run-off from farmers’ properties was damaging the Great Barrier Reef. KAP, the ag industry and a collection of independent scientists believe these allegations are unfair and unfounded and are based on flawed science that is hamstrung by its devotion to the stifling and impossible “precautionary principle”. Personally I believe the current reef regulations were a PR stunt enabling Labor to claim it is saving the reef, and as a mechanism for the Federal Coalition Government to com-

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Some who pass through Mossman for the very first time may assume the town to be simply a street with a couple of pubs, some interesting shops and a handful of cafes, excellent for some refreshments whilst on their travels. For those who know it well, however, Mossman is a thriving and talented community, with a mixture of interesting people from differing backgrounds. In a way, it is the heartbeat of the Douglas Shire and the perfect entrée to the oldest rain forest in the world. Many positives include, recent work carried out in Front Street, by local landscapers, to not

only beautify the streetside view but to install new, improved irrigation. As can be seen, the local Post Office is getting itself a brand new roof, while exciting future town additions include a quaint local wine bar with construction work underway as we speak at the old bike repair shop site. Add new thriving local businesses like a phone repair shop and the town’s most recent addition, The Junction Take Away and there is no doubt the prospects are good. None of these ventures have been without their hurdles, mainly due to the difficulty sourc-

ing certain supplies and equipment, generally as result of our least favourite topic COVID-19. Fortunately, as restrictions relax and the masks come off, we all look forward, in the near future, to raising our glasses, popping a cork and celebrating many great reasons to visit or live in Mossman. I’m off to put my Pinot Gris on ice, so for now it’s Gazza signing out! Send your stories to: gazza@cairnslocalnews.com.au

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An Inequitable Passions recognised for their electricity pricing Reef science partnerships hampers long term planning

THE region’s peak horticultural group said that the Queensland Competition Authority’s(QCA) continued failure to address electricity affordability is hampering growers’ ability to plan long-term. FNQ Growers joined a chorus of agriculture industry peak bodies whose members heavily rely on irrigation to pressure the QCA for equitable pricing and action on other key areas. The QCA invited submissions from interest groups on an interim consultation paper, ‘Regulated retail electricity prices for 2022-23.’ FNQ Growers President and mango grower Joe Moro said affordable tariffs were the main driver of sustainable business, particularly irrigated cropping. “Growers of horticulture and other crops like sugar cane have been battling inequitable electricity pricing for some time,” Mr Moro said. “For growers, the affordable tariff has been identified as 16

cents per kilowatt-hour (ceiling price) based on network costs and retail costs not exceeding 8 cents per kilowatt each.” “Without an affordable tariff and competitive pricing, growers are unable to plan more than a year ahead in time due to the unstable nature of the electricity network framework. “They can’t make those critical business decisions that will shape the long-term viability of their business and, in many cases, industries. “We’ve heard so many times how agriculture will be the pillar for Australia’s recovery from COVID-19, yet the cost of inputs such as electricity, which growers have no influence over, is hampering our growers from operating viable businesses.” Mr Moro said the delivery of affordable electricity and balancing energy loads needed to reflect seasonal requirements in the agricultural industry better.

An increased focus on partnering with scientists on the Great Barrier Reef during the pandemic has led to Cairns-based Passions of Paradise being named a Sustainable Tourism Award finalist in the Banksia National Sustainability Awards. Passions of Paradise Chief Executive Officer Scott Garden said the locally-owned business had worked with scientists to discover seagrass in new locations, plant more than 5,000 corals, and train Indigenous Rangers to assist in gathering data on the Great Barrier Reef. “While lockdowns and border closures robbed our business of passengers, we increased our stewardship of the World Heritage area that we work in,” Mr Garden said. “In October 2021, we helped an all-female team from James

Cook University to explore the Ribbon Reefs north of Cairns, where they discovered seagrass in new locations. “Over the past two years, working through the University of Technology Sydney and the Coral Nurture Program, we have created 14 coral nurseries to grow more than 50 species of coral and planted over 5,000 corals across three sites on Hastings Reef. “We also assisted the Southern Cross University Coral IVF project by hosting researchers monitoring the impact of redistributing coral spawn at sites including our ‘Five Ways’ dive location where it has increased in new coral colonies and biodiversity. “Through the Great Barrier Reef Census in 2021, we surveyed

69 sites across 14 reefs and captured more than 1,000 images for the project,” he said. Mr Garden said that Passions had trained First Nation’s people to keep reinforcing their relationship to the Reef. “First Nations people have an ongoing connection with the Great Barrier Reef, and we are honoured to see that strengthened by signing a Memorandum of Understanding with the Dawul Wuru Aboriginal Corporation and their Yirrganydji Land and Sea Ranger Program,” he said. “Through this, we helped train several of their Rangers to undertake Great Barrier Marine Park Authority Eye on the Reef surveys and to learn coral planting techniques.

“Passions also hosted five Indigenous trainees from AFL Cape York House over the past three years. “Two of them were employed part-time while they were at school, with one successfully graduating into full-time employment.” With the borders finally opened for everyone, Passions expect to see an increase in visitors, which is a motivator for their work. “Other initiatives include donating the vessel and crew to various scientific and communitybased organisations including assisting the Cairns Turtle Rehabilitation Centre release two rescued turtles,” Mr Garden said. “As visitor numbers increase and we return to operating seven days a week, Passions of Paradise will continue to foster our sustainable development goals and make them a meaningful part of the passenger experience.”

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CARDWELL SET FOR A WHEELIE GOOD TIME WITH CONTRACT AWARDED

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The news of the contract being awarded to design and construct a pump track in Cardwell is welcome news for local residents, who have been a driving force behind the project.

bikes, scooters and skateboards. Its unique modular design is made up of rollers and berms creating a fun riding flow that propels riders around the track without pedalling,” he said. “It’s a great way to increase bike skills for younger riders, and for the whole family to enjoy cycling in a safe, traffic free Cassowary Coast Council- environment. A pump track is lor Barry Barnes said the news not only for the young, even was the culmination of many I’m keen to give it a go. I’ve people coming together for used the Bunya pump track the shared goal of establishing before and thought it was great Cardwell as a ‘ride destination’. and I am excited we will be “The Cardwell community able to bring this facility for the has a long term vision and it Cassowary Coast residents to is thanks to their work that we use and enjoy. can make this announcement, “Right now, many residents Cr Barnes said.” are travelling to Cairns or the At Local Government Tablelands to utilise other meeting, Councillors voted to pump tracks and soon we award the tender to Far North will have one for use in our Queensland company, World great region. The pump track Trail. will add a new attraction to Cr Barnes said that World encourage tourists to stop and Trail has a wealth of experiexplore Cardwell.” ence and has designed, The project will establish planned and constructed early works mountain bike hundreds of projects in over 20 infrastructure that will catacountries. lyse development of further “A pump track is a progres- mountain bike trails in the Cardwell area, in line with the sive riding track suitable for

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community’s aspirations to build a mountain bike tourism economy and Council’s adopted ‘Cardwell Tropical Mountain Bike Project Feasibility Report’. The Australian Government, through the COVID-19 Relief and Recovery Fund, has allocated close to $500,000 for the Cardwell Mountain Bike Trail Network Stage 1 – Early

Works project. The funding was allocated for sustaining tourism at Australia’s iconic World and National Heritage sites and ensuring regional communities can benefit from increased tourism when COVID-19 related travel restrictions have eased. The Early Works project will create new mountain bike infrastructure in Cardwell such

as a trail head, pump track, bike wash, car parking and signage, which will link to the existing informal trails and position Cardwell as a bikefriendly destination. The Queensland Government will administer the funding and continue to work closely with the Cassowary Coast Regional Council, and the broader Cardwell Mountain

Bike Trail Network Project Control Group to ensure collaboration between the two projects. More information on the project can be found by visiting the project page; https:// bit.ly/3HsVG5h. Alternatively, contact Council on 1300 763 903 or email enquiries@cassowarycoast.qld.gov.au.

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The Cassowary Coast Regional Council is installing a new 100-millimeter diameter water main along Fitzgerald and Bunda Streets in Innisfail. The new water main will replace the existing cast iron main, which was installed in the 1930’s and has severe internal ferric corrosion. Council is well advanced through replacing all unlined cast iron pipes (circa 1930’s) by 2025. Many of the mains in and around the Innisfail CBD have already been replaced. The new mains will improve flow and pressures in the area, particularly fire-fighting flows. The works for Fitzgerald and Bunda Streets commenced at the beginning of February and will take approximately 12 weeks to complete, subject to weather.

Get National Geographic at your fingertips through the National Geographic Virtual Library. The complete archive of National Geographic magazines, including every page of every issue, along with a cross-searchable collection of books, maps, images and videos are available to Cassowary Coast Library members today. Also, get access to National Geographic Kids and have your children explore amazing facts about animals, science, history and geography, along with fun competitions, games and more. Visit the National Geographic Virtual Library today and sign in with your Cassowary Coast Library membership. You can do this by visiting https://bit.ly/3H08XCO.

HEADING ALONG TO THE FEAST OF THE SENSES?

Make sure you visit Council’s stall on Sunday, 27 March. The Animal Management stall will be there to provide the community with information regarding responsible dog ownership – so if you are dog owner and live in the region, come have a chat with us about how to be as awesome as your dog thinks you are. The Waste Management Stall will be there providing the community with tips and tools for reducing waste focusing specifically on Food Waste: come get your $20 voucher for a compost or worm farm bin, let us know what you do to reduce food waste going to landfill. For more information on the event, visit www.feastofthesenses.com.au

For all new puppy or dog owners, this is a reminder to register your furry friend with Council. All dogs must be registered with the Cassowary Coast Regional Council once they reach 12 weeks of age and within 14 days of new ownership.

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Some disruptions to water services will occur as property service lines are reconnected to the new main. Council will minimise the period of any water disruption and liaise with impacted residents and businesses before any temporary disconnection of water occurs. Throughout construction, there will be periods where there is traffic delays and roads reduced to one lane. Traffic control and detours will be in place during these times. There may be some temporary impacts to kerbside parking but Council will endeavour to minimise impacts as much as possible. Any changes to these arrangements will be advised to impacted property owners with a minimum of 24 hours’ notice.

For further information please call Council on 1300 763 903 or via email on enquiries@cassowarycoast.qld.gov.au.

Launchpad a win for small business in the Cassowary Coast

If you are looking to turn your small business idea into reality, the new Business Launchpad is here to help in the Cassowary Coast area. The Queensland Government’s Business Launchpad takes the guesswork out of setting up and running your business by consolidating the licences, permits and

other important regulatory information you’ll need to open your doors and start trading. This new digital tool is available to people looking to set up and run a new food and beverage or residential construction small business in the Cassowary Coast area. With the Business Launchpad you can save

time and effort by easily identifying and applying for licences from all levels of government. You can: • Create personalised guides with curated content specific to your business type, location and services • Sign in to save progress and access your account from any device • Pre-fill, complete, sign

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PROJECT UPDATE

Local contractor, Karaoke Concrete, has been arranged to conduct maintenance work on the Koda Street Walkway that connects Coolibah Street and Koda Street. The work will address safety issues that exist along sections of the pathway and will involve cutting out and replacing sections of the broken concrete. Seventy tonnes of decomposed granite fill will also be placed along the edges of the path to improve safety. Work is expected to take five days, weather permitting. The path is likely to be closed from Monday 21 March through to Friday 25 March. Temporary signage will be installed to inform locals of the closure in advance. Council will continue to provide updates if any changes occur. For more information, please contact Council on 1300 763 903 or email enquiries@cassowarycoast.qld.gov.au.

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Council acknowledge IN BRIEF community the gloo in igloo What’s coming Recently, Council unanimously resolved on an amended motion to retain the Tully Igloo and engage with the community to develop a masterplan for the Tully Showgrounds area. Cassowary Coast Regional Council Mayor Mark Nolan said Council had received feedback from the community that the Tully Igloo was well-loved; we have listened and we have actioned. “I fully supported the amendment. It’s the perfect opportunity to develop a masterplan and engage with the community on what the future looks like for Tully Showgrounds. It’s important that we come together and build a more sustainable tomorrow- which includes making the best use of the assets we have,” Cr Nolan said. Councillor Teresa Millwood said she was a strong advocate for the people in the community and she was pleased that she was able to advocate on behalf of her constituents. “I am a born and bred local and have many memories of the Igloo. The Igloo once stood on the carpark directly across from the Council Chamber building. It was then relocated some years later to its current site. The building has been utilised over the years by many groups, from various sports, debutante balls, weddings and other community functions,” Cr Millwood said. “I have seen the ongoing support from the Tully community to keep this iconic building and today’s outcome is a great example of how providing feedback to your Councillors and Council helps shape outcomes.” Resident and stalwart supporter of the Tully Igloo, Ron Hunt

OAM said he was glad to hear about the outcome. “I am glad that common sense prevailed- where else would you get an indoor sports stadium of that magnitude in the wettest place in Australia. I’m terribly pleased it went that way,“ Mr Hunt said. Community will be engaged to provide their feedback as part of the Tully Showgrounds Masterplan as this plan progresses in FY22/23. Council is working to engage with interested parties and the community, and encourages those who wish to express their views to reach out to their local Councillor. Alternatively, you can contact Council on 1300 763 903 or email enquiries@cassowarycoast.qld.gov.au. Once the project is underway, Council will also provide regular updates via our Facebook page and website.

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community transformation against gender bias. In line with this year’s theme ‘Keep Making Noise’ Council hosted a Breakfast Event on Tuesday 8 March with guest speakers and comedic duo Tania Lacy and Amelia Jane Hunter. The pair brought inspiring stories to the audience of the highs and lows of their careers and quite a few laughs. Thank you to all who attended.

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Council Library branches at Tully and Cardwell will be holding their Children’s Morning on Thursday 17 March. Activities at Tully Library will begin at 9:30am and Cardwell Library at 10:00am. Stories, singing and a whole lot of fun will be had for children between 0 and 5 years old. Booking are essential and can be made via Cassowary Coast Libraries website: https://cassowarycoast.spydus.com/ The free monthly Movie Morning at the Innisfail Library will be screening Six Minutes To Midnight on Thursday 17 March at 2:00pm with a second viewing time on Friday 18 March at 10:00am. Six Minutes To Midnight stars Judy Dench and is based on a true story. Registration for the Monthly Movie is required and can be completed online via https://cassowarycoast.spydus.com/ or by contacting 07 4030 2249. Mission Beach Library is exploring the work of Michael Daly of Artyfunction with an exhibition display of his works. Daly’s work captures iconic locations and scenes of Mission Beach and surrounds, with 25 individual pieces. The exhibition is on display until Thursday 31 March 2022.

Pan On Silks Youth Workshops Music with Kym Pan on Silks Production is running tribal drumming workshops conducted by Ibu Kym in February and March this year. 10 drummers and 6 marimba players will perform in the show ‘PAN on Silks’ at Grimsey’s Aquatic Centre in Mission Beach. ‘Pan’ is an innovative performance showcase which endeavours to strengthen Queensland youth stories and provide opportunity for quality artistic performance in regional communities, and to continue to strengthen valuable relationships with councils, educators and professionals in the arts sector, to connect community, improve mental health outcomes and stimulate creative thinking. There is no cost for these developmental workshops. For bookings and enquiries contact Danielle Wilson on 0428 922 367 or Ibu Kym at kymusyk@gmail.com

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Celebrating the Community for Cleaning Up Cassowary Coast Region. Last week multiple groups braved the heat and stepped up to clean-up 13 different locations across the region as part of Clean Up Australia Day.

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Compared to last year, we had an increase in participation with more schools registering and local Council registering two Business Clean Up sites. The Cassowary Coast Community has been left a whole lot cleaner with groups across the region collecting 25 large bags of rubbish and with collective rubbish from the day brought into Waste Transfer Station’s having a total weight of 6,540kg! Johnstone River Community Garden completed their 15th clean up at Innisfail Dalyrmple Park and collected just under 5 kilos of rubbish. A family at Tully Heads said the kids had a great time picking up three bags worth of rubbish full of fishing line, rubbish bags, tins and lots of plastic. Lower Tully State had 65 students involved and Tully State Schools jumped on board and cleaned up their local area and school grounds. Silkwood State School had the juniors and seniors working together to collect 212 pieces of rubbish. Kurrimine Beach had 27 people starting early Sunday morning with over 6 large bags and Cowley Beach collecting 4 bags of rubbish. As well as supporting registered sites with equipment and disposal of rubbish, Cassowary Coast Regional Council stepped it up this year and held two clean-up sites. One at Dave Dunbar Park in Innisfail and the other along the roadsides of South Mission Beach. Together over 10kg of rubbish was collected.

A special thanks to the following groups of waste heroes:

Johnstone River Community Garden Friends of Cassowary Coast Local marine Advisory Committee & C4 – Community For Coastal and Cassowary Conservation Kurrimine Beach Community Tully Heads local family Silkwood State School Lower Tully State School Tully State School Local group of South Mission Beach Mission Beach Scouts Cowley Beach Caravan Park Manager, Local Laws officer and their four-legged furry friends Cassowary Coast Regional Council Staff

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

Cassowary Coast Libraries comprises of 4 branches located at Cardwell, Innisfail, Tully and Mission Beach. For locations, opening times or general enquiries, please call 1300 366 616 or visit www.cassowarycoast.qld.gov.au/libraries Waste Transfer Stations locations and opening hours can be found by visiting: www.cassowarycoast.qld.gov.au/transfer-stations Community Connect is a publication of the Cassowary Coast Regional Council. Supplied by Council and published within the Cairns Local News newspaper. All enquiries regarding content contained within this publication should be directed to Council.

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CARAVÃNA SUN kick off their tour in Cairns

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San Cisco are a three-piece indie pop group from Fremantle, WA. Throughout their illustrious ten year career, they have become one of Australia’s most successful independent artists and have toured the world selling out headline shows and appearing at major festivals.

FRIDAY 22 APRIL By Isabella Guzman Gonzalez Sydney/Byron Bay collective CARAVÃNA SUN is coming to Cairns this Friday night, March 11, at the Tanks Arts Centre marking the beginning of their 2022 tour with new music and the classic songs that fans know and love. CARAVÃNA SUN’s vocalist and guitarist Luke Carra said they were eager to return to Cairns. “We’re very excited; Tanks is a venue that’s on our bucket list, so we can’t wait to play there,” Luke said. “We haven’t been in Cairns since 2019, so we’re very happy to be back.” After a couple of rough years, CARAVÃNA SUN wants to enjoy music with their fans and promise an exciting show.

“Our fans can expect big music,” Luke said. “We’ll be playing new music, including our new single ‘Leave it behind’, which came out on Thursday. “We’re just very happy to kick things off in Cairns.” When describing their new single ‘Leave it behind’, Luke said it was a song most could relate to after two years of the pandemic. “We wrote the song in Munich in 2019, we started the demo, and it was the first song we recorded from our new album,” he said. “It’s one of our biggest, most rocky songs and the meaning is very relative to what people have been going through these last couple of years; it has that feeling of yearning and release. “It’s kind of strange how

it unfolded because we wrote this song before everything happened, but it relates to how people have felt this last two years.” The COVID-19 pandemic has complicated many things for the music scene. Although CARAVÃNA SUN had a successful 2021 with shows around Australia, they feel very grateful to reconnect with their fans in a more light-hearted manner with this tour that will begin in Cairns, go across Australia and then go international. “We want to thank our Cairns fans,” Luke said. “We’re an independent band, so we’re here because people spread the word and they buy our tickets, and we’re very grateful. “And we can’t wait to play for you guys.”

CARAVÃNA SUN TOUR DATES Friday, March 11 - Tanks - Cairns, QLD Saturday, April 9 - Yamba Open Air, NSW Thursday, April 14 - Byron Bay Bluesfest, NSW Sunday, May 1 - Freo social - WA (Album Launch) Friday, May 6 - Whale Bone Brewery - Exmouth, WA Saturday, May 7 - North West Brewery - Karratha, WA Sunday, May 8 - North West Brewery - Karratha, WA Friday, May 13 - Divers Tavern - Broome, WA Saturday, May 14 - Divers Tavern - Broome, WA Saturday, August 27 - Factory Theatre - Sydney, NSW (SYDNEY ALBUM LAUNCH) www.cairnslocalnews.com.au

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.

Ed Kuepper with Jim White 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…

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

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A comedy tour de farce from three of Australia’s best loved performers. Noeline Brown (The Naked Vicar Show), Max Gillies (The Gillies Report) and John Wood (Blue Heelers) are the entire cast of “Mono”; the brand new classic comedy by Angus FitzSimons (Senior Moments).

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Be in the crowd cheering on the Cairns Taipans at this Indigenous Round Home Game at the Cairns Conventions Centre on Sunday afternoon!

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2022 SAY I DO IN TROPICAL NORTH QUEENSLAND WEDDING EXPO AT SHANGRI-LA CAIRNS 10:00AM TO 3:00PM See and meet with talented wedding vendors under one roof to make your wedding planning journey a breeze with Say I Do in TNQ. Event by Say I Do In Tropical North Queensland.

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

SAT MARCH 12 2022 @ 7:30 PM - 10:30 PM CPAC The Best of the Bee Gees with Colin ‘Smiley’ Petersen at Cairns Performing Arts Centre Event by Cairns Performing Arts Centre. The Best of the Bee Gees brings a catalogue of mega-hits and first-hand stories from original Bee Gees drummer, Colin “Smiley” Petersen, to Cairns.

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The Dannies - Fitzroy Island Resort, 12:00pm Barbary Coasters - Cairns Cruising Yacht Squadron, 3:30pm Andrea - NOA Edge Hill, 4:00pm Markus Mark - Paper Crane by Crystalbrook, 4:00pm Anais Campbell - Salt House, 5:00pm Drew Boy - Boardwalk Social by Crystalbrook, 5:00pm The Dannies - Edge Hill Memorial Bowls Club, 6:00pm Eddie Skiba - Barron River Hotel, 6:00pm Kickstart - Cazalys Cairns, 6:30pm Caravana Sun - Tanks Arts Centre, 7:30pm Late Notice - Hambledon Hotel, 7:30pm AfterFX - Centrals Trinity Beach Sporting Club, 7:30pm Dale n’ Ange - Courthouse Hotel, Port Douglas, 7:30pm Mississippi Shakedown - Parkview Hotel Gordonvale, 8:00pm Tony George - Bar 36 @ The Reef Hotel Casino, 9:00pm

Barbary Coasters - Strait on the Beach, 3:00pm Janna Mercedes - O’Donnells Irish Bar, 5:00pm Infinity Duo - Cazalys Cairns, 6:15pm Markus Mark - Boardwalk Social by Crystalbrook, 7:00pm Mark Burton - Brothers Leagues Club Innisfail, 7:00pm The Best of the Bee Gees - CPAC Theatre, 7:30pm The Dannies - Courthouse Hotel, Port Douglas, 7:30pm DjGlennW - Dundees at the Cairns Aquarium, 7:30pm DJ Andy - Rocco by Crystalbrook, 8:00pm Big Noise - Bar 36 @ The Reef Hotel Casino, 9:00pm

DjGlennW - Dundees at the Cairns Aquarium, 11:30am AfterFX - Mountain View Hotel, 12:00pm Harmonique - Coco Mojo, 1:00pm Lexi and Al - The Beach House Trinity Beach, 2:00pm Dazz & the Boyzz - Jack and Shannans, 2:00pm Tanya Murphy - Yorkeys Knob Boat Club, 3:00pm Sunset Raga - Boardwalk Social by Crystalbrook, 3:00pm Rockman - Bar 36 @ The Reef Hotel Casino, 7:30pm

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Beauty & Well Being... COVID-19 EXERCISE SLUMP FOR TWO IN FIVE QUEENSLAND WOMEN were the most common things preventing women from eating well and/or moving more. HWQld Chief Executive, Dr Robyn Littlewood, said the worrying findings are a timely reminder for Queensland women to put their health first. “There has never been a more important time for women to look after their health and wellbeing, but COVID-19 has made what was already a big challenge even bigger,” Dr Littlewood said. “This is reflected in our latest research, which shows lack of energy and motivation are holding women back from getting the physical activity they need for good health. “We must turn these figures around and support women to make physical activity part of their daily routine, no matter who they are or where they live. “Prevention is the path forward, and we’ve been working hard to provide easy access to support and advice on improving your physical activity, nutrition and general wellbeing through a range of healthy lifestyle programs.” On the back of the new findings, Dr Littlewood said Health

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and Wellbeing Queensland encouraged women to prioritise healthy habits. “Exercise provides so many benefits – more energy, better mood and sleep, to name a few – that it’s well worth finding ways to be active most days, preferably every day,” she said. “There are plenty of fun and free ways to boost your activity, and every bit counts. Walking, for example, is a super-powered

activity that’s suitable for all ages and fitness levels.” HWQld is a statutory authority established by the State Government to tackle the overweight and obesity crisis and the burden of chronic disease it brings to the health system. Visit the Boost your Healthy website for inspiration and ideas to stay healthy and active during COVID-19 at https://hw.qld.gov. au/boostyourhealthy/

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Health and Wellbeing Queensland (HWQld) is calling on women across the Sunshine State to get moving, as alarming new research reveals two in five are struggling to get regular exercise during COVID-19. The survey of Queensland women on their lifestyle habits over the past year, released ahead of International Women’s Day, suggests many females feel they are not meeting their physical activity goals as the pandemic drags on. Lack of energy and motivation emerged as the top barriers to women eating well and moving more. Highlights from the survey of 500 women in late 2021 include: · 40% felt they were not doing a good job of getting regular exercise. Just 19% said they had improved in this area over the past year. · Half of the women aged 30-39 were not doing well at exercising regularly (the highest of any age group). · Women under 30 were most likely to say they improved at doing regular exercise (27%). · Lack of energy (71%), motivation (70%) and fatigue (64%)

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Beauty & Well Being... PREVENTING AND MANAGING SPORTS INJURIES

WHEN it comes to sport, there is more to injury treatment than remembering ‘RICE’ – rest, ice, compression, elevation. Being able to identify an injury early and responding to warning signs is important, says Cairns Private Hospital orthopaedic specialist Associate Professor Michael Reid. “Whether you’re an elite level athlete or weekend warrior, avoiding injury by developing good warm up routines, stretching protocols and monitoring workload are important steps to achieving a

long sporting career,” he said. Michael Reid has always been interested in sport and played high level rugby for many years, so it was no surprise that he blended his love of medicine and sport to become an orthopaedic surgeon with a sub-specialist interest in sports injuries. Dr Reid has looked after athletes from the Fremantle Dockers, Cairns Taipans, the English Rugby team and elite runners and cyclists. He said evidence showed that doing set warm up programs can help prevent liga-

you lower the risk of diabetes and heart disease and other diseases from a sedentary lifestyle,” she said. Dr Reid said a key with any sport injury is proper clinical assessment. If there’s significant knee swelling that occurs very quickly, there’s reasonable chance of significant damage that needs to be assessed promptly by a physiotherapist or orthopaedic specialist. Common initial steps are rest, ice, compression, elevation – remembered with the acronym ‘RICE’ – together with appropriate analgesia, but do not ignore an injury. Seek a professional opinion. Medical imaging such as x-rays, ultrasound scans, CT scans or MRIs may also be required to help with assessment and treatment. Dr Reid said patients generally receive more prompt treatment in a private setting and while most patients he sees have private health insurance, a larger percentage are now selffunding their treatment because their physical well-being is so important to their quality of life and ability to enjoy sport.

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ment injuries. “For example the FIFA 11+ warm up program for kids in soccer has been shown to reduce the incidence of knee ligament injuries,” he said. Dr Reid said while injury is more common in pivoting and contact sports like netball, AFL, soccer and rugby, these sports are also more popular so that contributed to the numbers. “But the greater risk, and with exponential growth in Australia, is obesity – that’s an epidemic and carries greater risk than sport,” he said. Cairns Private Hospital allied health services manager and physiotherapist Sarah Mellan (pictured) said the most common sporting injuries she has seen in her career are ankle inversion injuries and knee injuries in the form of ruptured ACLs – anterior crucial ligaments – and torn menisci, which is cartilage of the knee joint, both of which usually involve pivoting or twisting actions. These knee injuries normally need prompt surgery once the initial swelling and tissue damage has settled. “If you’re active and fit when you’re younger you may have more risk of injury but

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A CONVIVIAL SPORT By Maria Larkins LAWN BOWLS was a popular recreational activity in the early 1900s because it promoted convivial social engagement. The idea of establishing a bowling club in Cairns had been considered for many years before local watchmaker and jeweller, Mr. R. J. Overland, organized a committee to “get the ball rolling” in September 1910. W. J. Muro was appointed president of the first Cairns Bowling Club. M. Boland and J. Lyons were joint vicepresidents, W. J. Mayers became treasurer and R. J. Overland was secretary.

Foundation Membership was limited to 100 and the subscription fee was £2/2. Within a month the committee had secured a 20-year lease on a lot along the Esplanade for £23 per annum plus rates. They also had the option to purchase the site within 10 years for £850. The club had also agreed to invest £500 within 12 months to improve the property as a condition of the lease. Situated on the corner of Florence and Lake Streets with views out to the Coral Sea, it was a most desirable location. On October 20, 1910, architect, Harvey Draper, invited tenders to erect picket fencing along the boundaries of

the bowling club site. After the site was secured, 78 truckloads of rich Mulgrave soil were brought in to lay down the green which was seeded with couch grass. A modest pavilion was then erected comprising a spacious verandah, refreshment/tea rooms, and storage facilities. The Cairns Bowling Club was officially opened on December 9, 1911. The occasion featured a spirited match between local Irishmen and Scotsmen with the Cairns Citizens Band providing musical entertainment for spectators and players. In the early 1920s the club grounds

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were refurbished with new landscaping and in 1923 it was decided to build a new pavilion. The design of the clubhouse was acclaimed in the Northern Herald on May 23: “On completion of the new pavilion at present being erected for the Cairns Bowling Club, this progressive institution will possess one of the finest buildings of its kind among all the bowling clubs of Queensland; and it should prove a decided acquisition to the already beautiful grounds. The structure, which is of most artistic design, is built on 8ft concrete blocks, the underneath portion being

utilized for storage. Two flights of stairs lead on to a wide balcony, which will accommodate a large number of onlookers, as well as providing a comfortable lounge. The building itself comprises refreshment room, lounge and committee room, while the gable treatment of the verandah, iron balustrading, and novel treatment of the hipped roof, all tend to make a most attractive building and a credit to the club. The pavilion is costing about £1,300, Messrs. C. D. Lynch and Richard Hill being joint architects, and Mr. T. B. O’Meara, the contractor.” Sources: TROVE Newspapers, State Library of Queensland.

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By Isabella Guzman Gonzalez “When I practice my singing, my audience is our herd of cattle that come on the fence line as close as they can to listen. They seem to enjoy it,” said 15-year-old classical music singer Albina Niceforo. That is just who she is, a girl in love with the peace that the farm life of Chewko offers her and that has had the opportunity of growing surrounded by her Italian heritage and music since the day she was born. Albina lives and breathes music; since she was a baby, she accompanied her mum, a local musician, to her events, and by age three, she had already taken to the stage. “At the age of 8, I started experimenting with my voice to see “how high I could go” and was trying to develop a classical sound,” Albina said. “I have always had classical piano and guitar lessons, so I have always appreciated classical music since a young age.” By 2018, at age 12, Albina was more than prepared to start classical competitions nationally and internationally. Albina competed in the 2018 Tamworth Country Music Festival in 2019, received the title of National Vocalist Winner at the Evolution Dance competition. In addition, she represented Australia in the 10th edition of the San Remo Junior World Finals, where she got third place. When the pandemic began, most

competitions stopped and slowly started going online, but Albina saw an opportunity where many could have seen a disadvantage. “COVID has changed the way rural people can access competitions. Many competitions have started to offer online contests that are much easier to enter than ever before,” she said. She started participating in competitions all around the world with excellent results. In January of 2022, Albina entered competitions in Canada, America, France, Serbia, Greece, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Vienna, London, Russia and won first place in the 21st Century Talents Music Competition, Red Maple International Music Competition, Imka Classical Music and Dance Competition, Nouvelles Etoiles Competition and the Grand Prix of the Angel Voice in Serbia. At 15 years old, Albina is a very down-to-earth teenager with clear goals and an ever-growing passion for discovering new paths in music. “I love how telling the story through song moves the audience,” she said. “Competing is not about winning – it is about making connections with people that work in the music industry – from contestants and professors to composers and management teams.” Her focus is not on winning awards; it is on learning, growing and representing Australia and Far North Queensland. “When I perform overseas, everyone

thinks I live near the Sydney Harbour Bridge,” she said. “I laugh and have to tell them Australia is a very big country, and I live far from Sydney – way up North in the most beautiful part of Australia – the tropics, where we can go to the most beautiful beaches in the world all year round. “I think educating more international people about how beautiful Far North Queensland is would be awesome because if these people ever want to come to Australia for a visit, they won’t think Australia is just Sydney.” As Albina continues to cultivate her talent, she reflects on her future and the advice she would give to other kids her age who have considered a music career. “I would like to start to learn Opera roles,” she said. “I want to develop the art of the Bel Canto technique that is required for true opera singing. “To younger singers, I would say, try it – you won’t regret it. “The many television shows and social media platforms have made singing competitions very popular and accessible to us younger singers. “It is not about winning – it is about getting feedback to improve yourself as a performer and making contacts. “Be yourself - do not imitate others. People are always looking for unique qualities, and if you imitate others - you may lose the uniqueness that makes you, you.”

WOOLWORTHS UNVEILS CONSTRUCTION P RO G R E S S O N G O R D O N VA L E S H O P P I N G C E N T R E

On Tuesday, Woolworths unveiled construction progress at its newest shopping centre development at Gordonvale in Far North Queensland. Indigenous artwork adorning a large wall facing the Bruce highway will be one of the highlights of the new $20 million development. Woolworths has commissioned local Indigenous artist Michael Boiyool Anning from the Dulgu-Barra clan, known for reviving the tradition of making artefacts such as Yalma (cross boomerangs) and Big-uun (shields). A combination of these designs will be reproduced and installed on a facade facing the highway and visible to both customers entering the new centre and traffic passing through Gordonvale. The new shopping centre development will bring 80 jobs during construction and approximately 120 ongoing jobs when the centre opens later this year. Woolworths State Development Manager Chris Sheehan, joined by State Member for Mulgrave Curtis Pitt, Cairns Mayor Bob Manning and Councillor Brett Moller, inspected the project’s progress on Tuesday, March 8. Elders from the Dulabed & Malanbarra Yidinji Aboriginal Corporation were

also in attendance. Woolworths State Development Manager Chris Sheehan said it was exciting to see the Gordonvale Shopping Centre development progress. “We’re delighted that Mr Boiyool Anning has been commissioned for this project which will allow his designs to be viewed by people in 20,000 vehicles a day, Mr Sheehan said. “We’re confident we can deliver a high quality and convenient shopping destination that will meet the needs of the growing and evolving Gordonvale community and support new small and medium-sized businesses.” State Member for Mulgrave Curtis Pitt MP has been an avid supporter of the project since Woolworths first sought Council approval more than ten years ago. “I’ve long supported a Woolworths development in the growing southern corridor of Cairns, and this location will draw shoppers from as far south as Babinda and provide options for a trolley shop closer to home for residents of Goldsborough and Mount Peter,” Mr Pitt said. “Seeing the progress of the development presents an exciting opportunity for families with teenage children looking to secure their first job. “With stage two of Cutters Rise residential development about to be released, I have no doubt that the new Woolworths development is a major selling point for new homebuyers, who will benefit from

both shopping and employment opportunities.” To improve traffic flow and access to the centre, the construction of Fisher Road, delivered on behalf of Cairns Regional Council, is now complete and open to the public. Cairns Mayor Cr Bob Manning recognised the significance of the development for the city’s southern corridor and said it was another demonstration of the confidence business and industry has in the region. “During a particularly difficult time for our region, Gordonvale and even further south to Babinda, have been doing well and demonstrated their resilience,” he said. “We know that future population growth of Cairns will be very much to the south of the city, and this new development will play an essential role in servicing the area. “Council understands the importance of delivering core infrastructure in supporting new developments like this and has invested $6.25 million in critical works associated with the new Woolworths shopping centre, principally for the extension of Fisher Rd and the Draper Rd roundabout.” Mr Sheehan said it was exciting to be so close to finalising the project. “This project has been many years in the making, and we can’t wait to welcome the Gordonvale community into our state-of-the-art shopping centre in July 2022,” he said.

Woolworths State Development Manager Chris Sheehan and Woolworths Regional Property Manager Marissa Hopwell conduct a tour of the Gordonvale Woolworths shopping centre site

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REAL ESTATE

10 TIPS ON HOW TO CUT TIME TAKING CARE OF REALLY BIG YARDS (BPT) - You love your space and freedom. It’s your pride and joy. Acres of land surround your home in the country offering peace and quiet from the worries of the world. But, what you may not necessarily love is all the time it takes to care for it. After all, you’d rather be fishing, hunting, going off-road with your ATV, or watching professional bull riding. With a little planning, and the right tools, you can make your land work for you, rather than you spending loads of time working it. Here are 10 tips by the yardcare experts at Toro, one of the number one mower brands, on how to cut your time mowing, and at the same time, enhance the value of your land. Get your land surveyed - Before you make any big changes to your land, get your land surveyed to make sure you know exactly what the boundaries of your land are, including the location of trees, structures such as walls or sheds, and the location of power lines and underground utilities. Get rid of the junk - Increase your land’s value by getting rid of any junk that’s creating an eyesore - old cars and trucks, garbage heaps, crumbling sheds, etc. Decluttering your land of junk removes habitat for snakes and rodents, and opens your land to more possibilities. Create a master plan for your land - Whether you own a couple of acres or 250 acres, use your survey to develop a long-term plan for your land. Your plan can help you reduce maintenance time, create more beautiful views, build areas where you can work and play, improve

access to your land, and better define boundaries with your neighbors. Consider hiring a professional landscaper to provide ideas for your plan on how to use your land better. Use the right tools to get the job done right the first time - If you’re mowing an acre or more, it’s time to ditch the slow-moving garden tractor or even the push-behind mower. Cut your mowing time in half by upgrading to an easy-to-maneuver Titan zero-turn mower, specifically designed for mowing large acreage. With cutting decks up to 1.5mtrs and an 12km/hr engine, zero-turn mowers from Toro with the MyRIDE suspension system reduce riding vibration so you don’t have to slow down for bumps, roots and holes, allowing you to mow faster. Update your fences - If you’re keeping dogs, horses and other livestock on your land, update your fences (or install new fencing) to keep your animals safe, and your neighbors happy. Invite nature into your land - As part of your master plan, create habitat that is inviting for certain types of wildlife, such as scrub turkeys, songbirds, pollinating insects and kangaroos. Seed and plant areas with plants and shrubs that naturally occur in your area to create areas where wildlife live and eat, giving you the joy of watching animals while reducing your mowing area. Vitamins for your lawn - When you cut your lawn too short, you can stress your grass. Instead, raise your mower and trim the top of your grass, say the lawn care experts at Toro. This is especially important during the dry season

with little precipitation. Allow those trimmings to stay in your lawn, where they will decompose naturally and provide valuable nutrients to your grass and soil. Replace struggling lawn areas Shady areas. Low soil pH. Compacted soil. Heavy traffic areas. There may be parts of your land that are simply not suited for a green lawn. Instead of fighting it, consider mulching those areas, building raised gardens, or planting other types of groundcovers. Reduce water use - One of the biggest expenses of maintaining a big yard is the cost of water. And even if you’re not on a town water system, it’s important to reduce the use of precious bore water. Change your watering habits by extending the periods between watering, water at night (instead of the daytime) to reduce evaporation and aerate your lawn to allow water and nutrients to strengthen your lawn’s root network. Install buffer areas - If your land is located on a lake, pond, river, creek or marshland, create buffer areas between your lawn and the water. A buffer is a strip of land that you don’t mow. It captures runoff water and filters it before it enters a water area. Let your buffer grow long by not mowing it anymore, or you can plant perennial flowers, ornamental grasses and shrubs to beautify your yard. Either way, it means less mowing, and cleaner water. For more ideas and tips on how to spend less time mowing and more time living, visit yardcare.toro.com.

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THINKING OF LIVING IN A MANUFACTURED HOME PARK

Development of Manufactured Homes (MH), and parks, is increasingly becoming a lucrative venture for Queensland property developers and an option for senior Australians. More often these days Manufactured Homes are often established as over 50’s resort style living. Many people considering this type of living do not understand the many issues with this type of home. The home site is owned by the Park Owner/s, the homes are considered to be chattels and cannot be borrowed against. The park owners charge

weekly site fees for each home owner. The average site fee for the majority of new parks at present is approx. $190 per week and this usually will rise each year. There can be many hidden costs in these fees and all residents should ensure they view a copy of the financial documents that outlines the items that are being used to ascertain the site fee. Living in a manufactured home / park should be taken with full consideration of what your site agreement states, this is the legal document that rules your residency, along with all the park rules and many people

do not realise that they can ask for changes or amendments in these agreements prior to signing, negotiation is always available until you sign up. Do not be pressured into signing quickly, as once you sign this agreement and the rules in it are the daily governance of your life in the park. These are usually standard format and park owners will add certain items that may not be standard and must not come under the “prohibited terms” stated in the Act. There are few solicitors that have a good working knowledge of these contracts, and most will only

say that is standard and not bother to go through it with the future in mind, so it is buyer beware, and think long and hard if you can live with less individual rights and say on your daily living as once you have signed up, you cannot change anything unless you can prove it is illegal. Many issues arise after you move in that come about because of not doing due diligence prior to buying into the park. Visit it at different times, try to speak to residents, check out if any online comments, and make sure it has what you need not what the glossy brochures show

that you may never use. If you wish to sell your home, your site agreement will have rules that the park owner will have you abide by. One in most parks is that you cannot put a for sale sign outside your home, as the land is not yours. Some will say they do not allow private agents to come on site, this is not legal, and you need to know your rights, but many people can feel intimidated by the management when pushing for their rights. Again, make sure you are fully aware of the long term implications of this choice of home buying, it is not the same as being in a private home situation. More noise, less outside space, paying for amenities you may not use, lack of privacy, being more controlled in your daily life, and a totally different social atmosphere. Being the same age dynamic does not mean like-minded people. Manufactured Homes and residential parks are duly regulated in Queensland since the commencement of the Manufactured Homes (Residential Parks) Act 2003. There have been some amendments to the original Act. All people who contemplate this type of living should read this Act and be fully cognisant with the contents as this is the legislation that rules this housing sector

and your home. Knowing what you can and cannot do, what avenues are available to you to address any illegal or unfair actions by the Park Managers / Owners is where our association can assist you to make the right decision if this is right for you, or to support and give you advice after you have moved in. Alliance of Manufactured Home Owners Inc. has been instrumental in liaising and working with residents, government ministers and working groups for the rights of those that live in these parks. We presently have three submissions and an e-petition before the government addressing changes in the Act on the matters of selling, elder abuse, and site fee increases. We strive to ensure that residents who choose to live in a manufactured home / park have a voice and that when they have a problem there is a place with knowledge, experience and is non-profit that can support them. We are not affiliated with any government or private body. People can check out our website: www.amho.com.au for all the information they need, or contact me directly, Rhonda Cooper President on amhocontact@ gmail.com or 0418368567.

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SPORT MOSSMAN LADIES’ BOWLS February 24th: Two Bowls Singles: Carole Maxted def Pam Widdows. Carole goes into the Final against Barbara Withers next week. Anita McCoist and Margaret Heffernan won the Social Bowls. March 3rd: B Grade Singles: Due to the heat Trish Arnold and Margaret Smith game was suspended and will resume their match next week. The Two Bowls Competition Final was won by Barbara Withers - Congratulations to Barbara, well played. You’re a challenge!!! Commiserations to Carole Maxted. Our social winners were Margaret Cooper, Robin Petrus and Ann Geddes. Like to say a Happy Birthday to Barbara May and we all wish her many more! Ladies put your name in by noon on Thursday. Play is at 1:00pm. Any ladies wishing to learn to play bowls, free coaching is available. Please contact Carole Maxted: caroles44bb@dodo. com.au or 0400 954 537. MOSSMAN MENS BOWLS Thursday March 3rd: 16 Bowlers for Social Bowls: Mick Plummer, Terry Richards, Warren McCoist d Peter Fairchild, Jason Pearce, Troy Churchill 13-9; David White, Wayne Parkes, Daryl Hoskins d SAS, Charlie Toohey, Steve Renton 18-10; and the winners for the night, Doug Pitt, Peter Worley d Ranald Edwards, Bill Allison 19-8. Saturday March 5th: 26 Bowlers for Jackpot Bowls: Daryl Hoskins, Jim Geddes d Charlie Toohey, Gordon Henderson 27-26; Mick Plummer, John Fleming, Bernard Savage d SAS, Tony Kessler, John Arnold 22-20; Gerard Beech, Derek Franklin, Steve Renton d David White, Troy Churchill, Joe Girgenti 18-15; Bernie Wolland, Doug Pitt, Bill Allison d David Blain, Kel Cunningham, Tony Brlyack 30-13; and the winners for day (and playing in the Club Championship): John Cochrane, Ranald Edwards, Col Widdows, Steve Cue 31-13. Sunday March 6th: In the Club Championship A Grade Singles, John Cochrane d Peter Fairchild 26-10; Peter Busch d Bill Allison 25-21; Col Widdows d Dick Pitt 26-3 and SAS d Ranald Edwards 25-14. Jackpot Bowls this Saturday, names in by 12:00pm with card call at 12:45pm for a 1:00pm start. The next Men’s Social Bowls will be held next Thursday March 17th, names in by 5:00pm with card call and start at 5:30pm. A reminder that Social Bowls is open to all including beginners wishing to give bowls a go. To register ring the club on 4098 1434. Club championship games scheduled for this weekend. Saturday, in the Pairs, Kiwi, Greg McLean vs Bernie Wolland, Bill Allison. Sunday, in the A Grade Singles, Gerard Beech vs G McLean; Col Widdows vs John Cochrane and

Chris Payne vs Kiwi. And in the B Grade Singles, Kelvin Cunningham vs Peter Fairchild and Dick Pitt vs SAS. MARLIN COAST BOWLS CLUB Results of last week’s play: Tuesday afternoon men’s triples: Winners: Brad, Peter, Ross; R/up: Hugh, Geoffrey, Danny. Tuesday night bowls: Spider: Paper, Stuart, Grant, Sisca, Rob. Wednesday mixed bowls: Winners: P Cooper, L Roberts, B Clarkson; R/up: C Moore, N Newton, P Taggert. Thursday men’s triples: Winners: V Still, G Reynolds, N Robson; R/up: N Newton, L Roberts, L McCarthy. Saturday afternoon Walking Pairs: Winners of Winners: Not played, Winners of Losers: Not played. Club Championships: Men’s A Grade Singles: E Blythe def G McFarlane 26-14. Monday evening Happy Hour, cheap drinks 5:00pm- 6:00 pm. Tuesday Afternoon men’s triples: 1:00pm start, dress optional. Cards called at 12:45pm Tuesday night Bare Foot 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: 1pm start, dress optional. Cards called 12:45pm. Sunday happy hour 4:00pm till 6:00pm. All bowlers, non-bowlers, and tourists welcome, bowls available for 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. Ladies classic Sunday March 13th, all day. Men’s Classic March 19th/20th. EDGE HILL MEMORIAL BOWLS CLUB Ladies Social Bowls Thursday March 3rd: Winners: Beth Gray and Elaine Whitehead. A Grade Singles semifinal was won by C Smith who defeated J Alexander-Sachse 26-16. The final saw Cornelia Smith defeat Valerie Still in the Final 26-16. Congratulations to both. Club Fours final winners were L Pomroy, E Whitehead, C Smith and V Still defeating K Homer, F O’Shea, Y Bolton and I Crampton 27-15. TFNQDL-

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BA Triples cancelled after game one due to excessive heat. Will continue at a date to be advised. Put names for Social Bowls by 2:30pm for a 3:00pm start for Thursday March 10th. Men’s Mixed Social Bowls: Tuesday February 22nd: Winners: Sonnie and Peter. Wednesday night Winners: Deb, Joyce and Ann; R/up: Chris, Irene and Mal. Saturday March 5th: Social bowls cancelled due to excessive heat. If you are looking for a game at Edge Hill, put your names down by 11:30am for Saturday March 5th social bowls. Club Events: Check the Notice board for all games to be played in the “A” and “B” Singles. Nomination for Club Events in Pairs, Triples and Fours are Open now and will close March 12th so get your entry in now. Social bowls continue Tuesday (Day and Night), Wednesday night Triples and Saturday social. To play social bowls at Edge Hill this week put your name on the lists available behind the bar for a game. Contact Ray Webster 0402 182 230 for assistance if the club is closed otherwise ring the Club 4053 1036. MAREEBA BOWLS CLUB Tuesday nights, Barefoot bowls 6:00pm weather permitting. Wednesday March 2nd: 3 Bowl Triples: Winners: Bob Pitson, Ivan Sayed, Enid Leonard; R/ up: Carmel Dezen, Theresa Pin, Neil Vogler. Thursday March 3rd: 4 Bowl Jackpot Pairs: Winners: Elio Crema, Carmel Dezen; R/up: Ettore Tiraboschi, Vittorio Tiraboschi. Best 2nd game David, Santina Tiraboschi. Saturday March 5th: Ladies Singles Championships: Played on the carpet on a very hot morning with little breeze to contend with, players were neck and neck until the last few ends. Winner: Joy Dennis 25; R/up: Enid Leonard 18. Congratulations all round. Sunday March 6th: Triples/ Fours sponsored by the birthday bowlers: Winners: Sue Steffensen, Ethel Thompson, Greg Brown, Yvonne Vogler; R/ up: Liz Plowman, Trevor Gray, Enid Leonard. For information and nominations ph 4092 5288. HALF MOON BAY GOLF CLUB Tuesday 1st March Ladies: F Hayles 71, S Job 71, D Kottnig 74. Men’s: P Wright 76. Wednesday 2nd March Ladies: M Wright 33, A Tidswell 32. Men’s Div 1: B Sheehan 40, P Wright 39, T McCarthy 38. Men’s Div 2: B Courtney 43, C Apelgren 37, B Nisbett 35. Friday 4th March Ladies: J Mather 20, D Law 20, D Westerman 19. Men’s: G Sunners 21, K Myers 20, G Kryiaszis 20. Saturday 5th March

Ladies: R Smith 72, K Henry 72, G Chillemi 72. Men’s Div 1: I Tattum 66, W Berry 70, P Yelland 70. Men’s Div 2: D Westerman 65, D Powell 67, G Kendall 68. Men’s Div 3: A McLaren 64, L Neal 72, A Armstrong 72. Sunday 6th March Ladies: N Craggs 37. Men’s: A Shipard 40, D Neill 39, D Ahola 37. WEST CAIRNS LADIES Wednesday March 2nd: Final A Grade Singles: Winner Lisa Mitchell; R/up: Pauline Bent. Over the years since Lisa has been bowling, she has won 8 A grade singles, 3 R/up’s, 6 consistency singles, 1 district singles, 1 champion of champion singles - well done Lisa. Social: the ladies that turned up had a great afternoon of scroungers: Winner: Marg; R/up: Annie. West Cairns Ladies that went to Mossman on Monday wish to thank the ladies from Mossman Bowls Club for a great day. Wednesday March 9th: Social bowls as usual we will be having a game of scroungers so if you wish a game give Liz a call on 0400 626 765 names in by 10:30am game starts 11:30am this is open to visitors and men. Club also has bowls to lend if you don’t have your own. As the kitchen isn’t open for lunch you can bring your own. Everyone must sign in and be double vaxxed. Good Bowling to All. WEST CAIRNS MEN Tuesday March 1st: Winners: Alan, Peter, Brian; R/up: Nick, Barry, Mal. Thirsty Thursday: best players: Morrie Raisin, Paul O’Lachlan,

Russell Camp. Friday night scroungers: Winner: Mal; R/up: Terry. A Grade Pairs: Winners: K Richardson, M Lynch; R/up: J Wilcox, T Hamilton 28-19. Saturday and Sunday March 5th/6th: Westco Motors Fours: We would like to thank all the bowlers that travelled from other clubs to take part in this great weekend. Also, a big thanks to Helen and her bar staff for all their hard work the kitchen staff for lunch on both days; Marg and Liz for helping with the taking of green fees and doing score cards. Well done to everyone. The overall winners were T McAlary team 11 - 2nd D Jacoora team 2; 3rd J Cribbin team 10. Saturday’s winner Kiwi team 9. As usual there were so many great bowls played over the weekend. The bowls that were up for raffle was won by Terry McAlary. WEST CAIRNS TPI MEMORIAL BOWLS CLUB Last Sunday our President cancelled our games in view of the weather forecast for the following week when temperatures were expected to be in the high thirties. This was done as many of our players are advanced in age and the hot and muggy conditions would not be beneficial to their health. We ask that members be aware that during the current period the game may again be cancelled if these conditions continue. It is suggested that players continue to monitor their phones later in the week and over the weekend in case any cancellation messages are received from our selector. If play is possible next

Monday, cards will be drawn at 1:15pm with play starting at 1:30pm and concluding at 4:30pm. Names can be advised to Rosemary as usual on 0409 624 623. SILKWOOD BOWLS CLUB Saturday March 5th Club Champion of Champion games have started for our men bowlers. Tony Cates and Tim Wallis started the round under very hot conditions. The win went to Tim Wallis who progresses through to the next round. Due to extreme heat conditions Sunday March 6th all games were cancelled. Wednesday March 2nd: Barry Green, Tim Wallis played against Delmo Tarditi & Alan Hudson/Tony Cates with the win going to Team Barry 27-20. Bowls Social Days: Social Days are Wednesday and Sunday with sign on 1:00pm and start at 1:30pm. Barefoot Bowls Friday Nights: Friday night barefoot bowls is back starting March 11th 5:30pm to 9:00pm, 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 in catering and all other enquiries including costing for families. Covid Restrictions: Proof of double vaccination is needed for all bowlers and guests on entry. Masks will no longer be required from March 4th 6pm. The club has recently changed its phone number, ph. 0475 759 808 or you can follow us on our Facebook page.

Enjoy sport your way with Walking Football

THE Walking Football program is running a free ‘Come and Try’ session for people who enjoy the sport in a format suitable for all ages, all levels of experience and all abilities this Friday, March 11, from 6pm to 7pm at Endeavour Park. What makes Walking Football different is offering an opportunity for people who want

to return to sport after an injury or have never played before to exercise in a more relaxed environment. It offers a low-impact, teambased exercise using the defined “Walking Football Rules and Formats’, specifically noncontact with the players ‘always having a foot on the ground’. The aim is to provide partici-

pants physical and mental health benefits, connect players with like-minded people and promote the benefits of physical activity. If you or anyone you know is interested, join the Walking Football ‘Come and Try’ session at Endeavor Park this Friday; all ages and abilities are encouraged to participate.

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HILDS World Swim School in Bentley Park has been operating as a dedicated swim school for Childs World Early learning centres since February 2013 and is proud to be Australia’s first dedicated Child Care Swim School. The Gold level AUSTSWIM recognised centre has delivered thousands of swimming lessons to children. With the high number of drownings and near-drownings in our area and across the country, Childs World Swim School is

working hard to keep lessons affordable and accessible to all their families. It is Childs Worlds’ philosophy that all children should have access to swimming lessons as part of their Early Years Learning if we, as a country, are serious about reducing childhood drowning in Australia. Swim school coordinator Catherine Pritchard said Childs World Swim School offered all the elements to make sure children are safe in the water. “Water safety is a component of every

swimming lesson,” Ms Pritchard said. “From waiting to be invited into the water at the start of the lesson to being able to swim to the edge and climb out unaided. “These skills and routines can help to make our kids safer in and around the water,” she said. “We do a water safety week each term here, and we speak very explicitly with the students about what they can do to be safer and some strategies that they can use if they find themselves in trouble.

“I still vividly remember a parent whose son got into trouble at a local swimming hole thanking me for saving his life in our first year. “We had just done water safety week and, though he wasn’t a strong swimmer, he was able to use some strategies we had talked about and practised making it to safety,” she said. For more information on bookings and availabilities, contact Childs World Early Learning Centres on (07) 40454045.

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THE Marlin Coast Netball Academy kicked off its’ 2022 season with player clinics in Innisfail, Mareeba and Cairns. The region was able to take former Australian netball ‘Diamond’ Vicki Wilson to the three locations, where she conducted clinics for over 120 girls in Innisfail, Mareeba and Cairns. The main focus of the clinics is for players to trial for their local association academy and prepare themselves both physically and mentally for the 2022 season.

Players were divided into two age groups, 11-13yrs and 14-16 yrs. Local coaches will monitor the girls that have been selected by their local academies whilst doing a home program suited to their individual age groups. Volunteers and parents were amazed at the way Ms Wilson was able to communicate and motivate not only the players, but also the coaching staff. It was great to see so many people take advantage of Ms Wilson’s visit, and the region is hopeful that everyone was able

to take inspiration from one of Australia’s best netball players. The selected academy players will now have the opportunity to play in the Kenfrost Homes Premier and Junior leagues which will be held on Saturday, March 19 in Cairns. A decision will be made soon as to where the Marlin Coast Academy team can travel, as team travel has been limited in the recent past due to COVID restrictions.

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