It's a rather tiresome tactic, because new media simply expose them and their vain games for all to see.
Typical day at the Cairns Post
According to the Cairns Post YouTube channel, the latest uploaded video is a "Typical day at TCP".
The 31 second clip is called Paul & Libby.
"Hey Paul, why don't you sell something?" says one of the characters. It ends with the words "I'm a bad arse mother f*%ker!"
What on earth it has to do with the Cairns Post is beyond me. However, maybe it portrays, as the title says, a typical day at the Cairns Post.
Grab a view before they rip it down when the boss gets in tomorrow.
There are comments left on the channel like:
sisterspure sisterspure cannot understand what CairnsPost is supposed to be about!
TROPICALWALLAH THE CAIRNS POST IS TOTAL SHIT!
The 31 second clip is called Paul & Libby.
"Hey Paul, why don't you sell something?" says one of the characters. It ends with the words "I'm a bad arse mother f*%ker!"
What on earth it has to do with the Cairns Post is beyond me. However, maybe it portrays, as the title says, a typical day at the Cairns Post.
Grab a view before they rip it down when the boss gets in tomorrow.
There are comments left on the channel like:
sisterspure sisterspure cannot understand what CairnsPost is supposed to be about!
TROPICALWALLAH THE CAIRNS POST IS TOTAL SHIT!
Saturday 22 August 2009
Oil still leaking off WA coast
WA Today reports that an oil spill eight miles long and 30 metres wide, that started in the early hours of Friday morning, has still not been curtailed.
It emanated from the drilling rig West Atlas, 250km off the north Kimberley coast in Western Australia. That's around 150km from the Ashmore Reef.
69 workers have been evacuated to Darwin.
"PTTEP is continuing its planning to determine how the leak can be brought under control so the West Atlas can be safely reboarded and begun to be restored to working order," a statement from the Norway Seadrill owner told WA Today. The Australian Maritime Safety Authority is trying to the clean-up the mess.
Cairns conservationist Terry Spackman reminded me that some local politician said it would be safe to drill for oil on the Great Barrier Reef. Something about modern technology?
It emanated from the drilling rig West Atlas, 250km off the north Kimberley coast in Western Australia. That's around 150km from the Ashmore Reef.
69 workers have been evacuated to Darwin.
"PTTEP is continuing its planning to determine how the leak can be brought under control so the West Atlas can be safely reboarded and begun to be restored to working order," a statement from the Norway Seadrill owner told WA Today. The Australian Maritime Safety Authority is trying to the clean-up the mess.
Cairns conservationist Terry Spackman reminded me that some local politician said it would be safe to drill for oil on the Great Barrier Reef. Something about modern technology?
Quickie exposes himself
The notorious 'Quickie' who posts regularly on CairnsBlog, has been exposed as a hate-ridden distraught angry poster.
In an email to a Council employee this week, he writes "I am not Dennis Quick. Both Dennis and myself have made this clear previously on Moore's blog."
"I don't like Blake, I just don't like Michael Moore more-so. Moore is a vindictive little creep who will fabricate something out of nothing to get at someone he has a vendetta against.
Quickie went on to claim that I altered the time on the photos of Blake's car outside Kerrie [Hull's] place. "I have proof," he exclaims.
This is in reference to my story in May when I published photographs showing that Council Communications Manager Kerie Hull was holding private undisclosed meetings with Councillor Alan Blake. For the record, the car was parked inside Hull's driveway, not outside.
"I am a supporter of the truth, not Blake. Sorry for the misunderstanding and I should cease posting under the name Quickie - I only use that name because of Moore's hatred of Bryne and [Dennis] Quick," Quickie writes.
Actually, I have a rather good dialogue with Dennis Quick, Bynre's former executive assistant and LNP member. We've even enjoyed coffee together on more than one occasion. I actually enjoy his political dialogue and respect his point of view. Dennis has told me previous he is not the Quickie behind the one on the Blog.
You wouldn't believe, but just last week, a Council parking officer chatted with me outside Cairns Central. Evidently she's a regular follower of CairnsBlog. Who would have thought.
"I know who Quickie is and he's like an old woman," she said. She wouldn't disclose anything else other than to say he was a "good mate of Councillor Blake." No surprises there.
After nearly a year of anonymous writing on CairnsBlog as 'Factman' prior to the 2008 Council election, I exposed Council employee Murray Langdale, the person behind the moniker.
You can drop Quickie an email at quickie.cairns@gmail.com
In an email to a Council employee this week, he writes "I am not Dennis Quick. Both Dennis and myself have made this clear previously on Moore's blog."
"I don't like Blake, I just don't like Michael Moore more-so. Moore is a vindictive little creep who will fabricate something out of nothing to get at someone he has a vendetta against.
Quickie went on to claim that I altered the time on the photos of Blake's car outside Kerrie [Hull's] place. "I have proof," he exclaims.
This is in reference to my story in May when I published photographs showing that Council Communications Manager Kerie Hull was holding private undisclosed meetings with Councillor Alan Blake. For the record, the car was parked inside Hull's driveway, not outside.
"I am a supporter of the truth, not Blake. Sorry for the misunderstanding and I should cease posting under the name Quickie - I only use that name because of Moore's hatred of Bryne and [Dennis] Quick," Quickie writes.
Actually, I have a rather good dialogue with Dennis Quick, Bynre's former executive assistant and LNP member. We've even enjoyed coffee together on more than one occasion. I actually enjoy his political dialogue and respect his point of view. Dennis has told me previous he is not the Quickie behind the one on the Blog.
You wouldn't believe, but just last week, a Council parking officer chatted with me outside Cairns Central. Evidently she's a regular follower of CairnsBlog. Who would have thought.
"I know who Quickie is and he's like an old woman," she said. She wouldn't disclose anything else other than to say he was a "good mate of Councillor Blake." No surprises there.
After nearly a year of anonymous writing on CairnsBlog as 'Factman' prior to the 2008 Council election, I exposed Council employee Murray Langdale, the person behind the moniker.
You can drop Quickie an email at quickie.cairns@gmail.com
Festival kicks off at 6pm tonight
The much-anticipated and revamped Festival Cairns kicks off tonight, with the Parade from Munro Martin Park, along the Esplanade.
There's also a line up of art exhibitions, entertainment and you can even stick a song on one of the public pianos placed outside around the city.
This year's festival adds food and lifestyle events, along with educational displays and even a walking meditation programme.
“No one should be left out of this year’s Festival Cairns – businesses, individuals, families and visitors all have the chance to join in something,” Cairns Mayor Val Schier says.
“We want to encourage people to just come out and get amongst it – get involved in celebrating our Cairns lifestyle.”
Events on this weekend include...
There's also a line up of art exhibitions, entertainment and you can even stick a song on one of the public pianos placed outside around the city.
This year's festival adds food and lifestyle events, along with educational displays and even a walking meditation programme.
“No one should be left out of this year’s Festival Cairns – businesses, individuals, families and visitors all have the chance to join in something,” Cairns Mayor Val Schier says.
“We want to encourage people to just come out and get amongst it – get involved in celebrating our Cairns lifestyle.”
Events on this weekend include...
- Spraying Our Stories; an aerosol art project to transform temporary buildings, Marking Places - New Voices Now, visual art exhibition at the Centre for Contemporary Art.
- Tropical Wave Festival, six short plays by young playwrights.
- 3 Million Shades of Grey, a multi-cultural visual art and entertainment display, contemporary art exhibition by three local artists.
- Keys to the City, community piano playing throughout the city.
- Pacific Toyota Grand Parade and Fireworks
- Esplanade Free Concert with Saltwater Band
- Festival Hub Market Square.
- Street markets showcasing local produce and celebrity cook-offs
- Cairns Street Busker’s Festival, six of the best national buskers perform.
"I'll be attending most of the events throughout the festival as an astonishing collection of talent would be on display," Councillor Di Forsyth says.
“I am looking forward to watch the parade, as I am sure it will be the best event to start the celebrations for this year’s Festival Cairns. It's the finest way to get to know what amazing talent we have in this region.”
Pictured: Dom Johns Cupcake on the Cairns Esplanade
Cairns Post is getting nauseous
I cringe when I see "as reported in The Cairns Post." Well they did that again in today's weekend paper.
"Also participating in the Pacific Toyota Grand Parade will be Johno Johnson and his Blues Band. After an article in The Cairns Post yesterday, 14 people offered the use of their flat-bed trucks."
Absolute rubbish.
Following a coffee meeting on Thursday morning with Festival Cairns coordinator Belinda Griffin and PR consultant Pip Miller, they asked if I could put up a message on CairnsBlog to seek a truck for Johnos Blues Band.
"We need a more immediate way to get the message out," Pip said. "We can't wait until the paper."
So, as new media can show, I did this via my mobile on Thursday morning. Blog articles are immediately replicated via the CairnsBlog social networking subscribers on Twitter and FaceBook, a combined instand local audience of over 12,000.
The Cairns Post spotted this, and ran a story the following day. This has become a regular source of information for the beleaguered Cairns Post.
I'm just so delighted that I can help them out with news ideas and leads. Saves them leaving the office.
"Also participating in the Pacific Toyota Grand Parade will be Johno Johnson and his Blues Band. After an article in The Cairns Post yesterday, 14 people offered the use of their flat-bed trucks."
Absolute rubbish.
Following a coffee meeting on Thursday morning with Festival Cairns coordinator Belinda Griffin and PR consultant Pip Miller, they asked if I could put up a message on CairnsBlog to seek a truck for Johnos Blues Band.
"We need a more immediate way to get the message out," Pip said. "We can't wait until the paper."
So, as new media can show, I did this via my mobile on Thursday morning. Blog articles are immediately replicated via the CairnsBlog social networking subscribers on Twitter and FaceBook, a combined instand local audience of over 12,000.
The Cairns Post spotted this, and ran a story the following day. This has become a regular source of information for the beleaguered Cairns Post.
I'm just so delighted that I can help them out with news ideas and leads. Saves them leaving the office.
Politics: the art of communication
Former Cairns Councillor Ross Parisi says it's a pity more Councillors don't contribute to CairnsBlog.
"Particularly those that are under the spotlight, do not take up the opportunity to contribute to articles highlighted by CairnsBlog," Ross Paris says.
"At least 15,000 hits are made every week, and it's a medium that as such is expanding in popularity. Its access is readily available and with no direct financial cost to those that read it, it is a avenue to public policy and affairs."
Parisi says it's common knowledge that most, if not all Councillors, read CairnsBlog, yet they are reticent to contribute at least under their real name.
"At least 15,000 hits are made every week, and it's a medium that as such is expanding in popularity. Its access is readily available and with no direct financial cost to those that read it, it is a avenue to public policy and affairs."
Parisi says it's common knowledge that most, if not all Councillors, read CairnsBlog, yet they are reticent to contribute at least under their real name.
"Their lack of contributions only adds to the smouldering suspicions and the ridicule that is attributed to them. It is undignified to the office they occupy," Parisi says.
"Politics is the art of communication. Councillors have a golden opportunity to utilise this forum as a means of communication. Inertia, laziness and ignorance has taken refuge with some of the elected members, particularly those that are approaching their use by date. Their arrogance does not endear them well especially with the general public."
"Councillors, would find that if they were more open with the public, less secretive and took them into their confidence, they would go a long way in regaining/earning the respect of the public. The public is tolerant, understanding and usually can live with hard unpopular decision, provided the deliberations are made public and explained."
"The unpopularity of the Cairns Regional Council does not stop with the Mayor. The Councillors are not excluded and are a contributing part of the problem. The solution is within their grasp."
NB: Councillor Linda Cooper responded to a story yesterday, as the new Chair of Finance and Administration. Paul Gregory posted his first comment on CairnsBlog recently.
"Politics is the art of communication. Councillors have a golden opportunity to utilise this forum as a means of communication. Inertia, laziness and ignorance has taken refuge with some of the elected members, particularly those that are approaching their use by date. Their arrogance does not endear them well especially with the general public."
"Councillors, would find that if they were more open with the public, less secretive and took them into their confidence, they would go a long way in regaining/earning the respect of the public. The public is tolerant, understanding and usually can live with hard unpopular decision, provided the deliberations are made public and explained."
"The unpopularity of the Cairns Regional Council does not stop with the Mayor. The Councillors are not excluded and are a contributing part of the problem. The solution is within their grasp."
NB: Councillor Linda Cooper responded to a story yesterday, as the new Chair of Finance and Administration. Paul Gregory posted his first comment on CairnsBlog recently.
Garrett told to refuse further approval of False Cape
I wrote in July that it was only five months until the next wet season - a disaster waiting to happen yet again at the ruined False Cape, where substantial erosion at East Trinity, can be seen from along the Cairns Esplanade and all the way along the Northern Beaches.
The sediment traps, which are supposed to protect the Great Barrier Reef from sediment run-off from this dormant development, are full again, showing how ineffective they have been.
In just over a week, the twelve month Federal suspension for development at False Cape, will be lifted.
The Save False Cape environmental action group, have written to the Federal Minister of the Environment, Peter Garrett, asking to fully revoke any ongoing approval.
They understand that the report from NRA (commissioned by DEWHA) is scathing of the False Cape's developer Reef Cove, and their failure to comply with the EPBC Act approval conditions.
Save False Cape also highlight mitigating points in an attempt to persuade Garrett to revoke further development approval on the site.
"Since hitting financing difficulties, Reef Cove has been either unwilling or unable to fund any on-site remediation or rehabilitation to address the Minister’s concerns," False Cape campaigner Steven Nowakowski says.
"This is evidenced to a degree by Cairns Regional Council spending a not inconsiderable amount of ratepayers money to attend to some of those matters."
"Despite Cairns Regional Council’s funding of on-site remediation and rehabilitation efforts, the site is not really in much of a better state than it was when the Minister suspended the approval," Nowakowski says.
Reef Cove went into receivership three weeks ago, however there is strong concern in the community for the future plans of the site and the developer's intention.
"Despite Cairns Regional Council’s funding of on-site remediation and rehabilitation efforts, the site is not really in much of a better state than it was when the Minister suspended the approval," Nowakowski says.
Reef Cove went into receivership three weeks ago, however there is strong concern in the community for the future plans of the site and the developer's intention.
The initial Federal Government suspension of approval was made on condition that the developer demonstrate an ability to clean up his act. Since the suspension the developer has demonstrated an unwillingness or inability to clean up his act. The only responsible action is for the Minister Garrett to revoke the approval altogether, the Save False Cape groups says.
Cairns Regional Council's Acting General Manager of Planning and Environment Peter Boyd has completed a digital elevation model of the False Cape site.
"The next stage will involve the identification of sites that have slopes in excess of 1:4 that have development potential," Peter Boyd says. "This information will be presented alongside a response to the Save our Slopes community action group (SOS) version 3 report."
Peter Boyd points out that although differing classes of slope have been used in the digital modelling, they are closely aligned.
"Council's DEM identifies the 'new' area triggered by the CairnsPlan amendments that commenced in March 2009 (slopes 1:3 to 1:4)," Peter Boyd says. "These are the dark green areas."
Solicitor Adam Millar, from the Environmental Defenders office is advocating a revocation of Reef Cove’s EPBC Act approval, as the most appropriate action.
"We submit that suspension for a further period will not resolve current problems, [and]revocation is the most appropriate way to deal with the currently suspended EPBC Act approval," Adam Millar says in a letter to Minister Garrett.
"In those circumstances it is proper for you to revoke Reef Cove’s EPBC Act approval before the end of the current suspension period. If you are not convinced that revocation is the most appropriate way, then we submit that at an absolute minimum you should suspend the approval for a further period of no longer than six months, having due regard to the conditions entailed in the initial suspension."
Miller highlights the reports commissioned by the Minister's Department that investigated the developer’s actions and the considerable environmental harm by contractors at the False Cape site. These reports have been kept secret, despite many calls for openness.
The False Cape property has two mortgages over it with Perpetual Nominees and MFS Pacific Finance. Additionally, there are three caveats lodged over the land, in favour of two other parties, namely Prestige Resort Developments and Fortress Credit Corp.
"From a legal point of view, the property title at this stage is messy," Steven Nowakowski says.
"It has been mortgaged twice, and the three parties holding the caveats, are claiming a legal interest in the property. Most importantly the proprietor of Reef Cove Resort has not shown any interest in abiding by the Operational Works Permit. Systematic breaches and cover up’s are a way of business for this company."
"We therefore urge [the Minister] to fully revoke your Federal Approval for this development so another suitable use for the site can be investigated," Nowakowski says.
There is a push for a government buy‐back of the False Cape site.
"The market value of the False Cape site will be reduced, more substantially so if the currently suspended EPBC Act approval is revoked altogether, which we believe is the most appropriate action," Adam Miller says.
"It appears clear to us that the time is ripe for all tiers of government to come together to buy‐back the site, and urge [the Minister] to consult with Commonwealth colleagues, relevant Queensland Ministers concerned and the Mayors of Cairns and Yarrabah to explore," Adam Miller says.
"This innovative alternative option for an ecologically and culturally appropriate future for the False Cape site, would well support the necessary rehabilitation of a highly compromised, fragile environment and the creation of sustainable, green jobs for the local community."
The Environmental Defenders Office lodged an application in the Planning and Environment Court in 2005 on behalf of the Cairns and Far North Environment Centre and Save our Slopes.
The trans-Tasman relationship
KiwiBlog author David Farrar writes...
While I have reservations over aspects of the EU, I love the fact they have a common currency and almost no borders. Hence I am a fan of New Zealand and Australia removing as many barriers as possible.
I don’t see much merit in political union (unless both islands gained statehood giving us more grunt in the Senate) but am persuadable on a joint currency etc.
The possible revival of the ANZACs could be hugely popular, as ANZAC Day on both sides of the Tasman becomes more and more hallowed by the public. The Herald reports...
Colin Espiner also reports on the travel plans...
While I have reservations over aspects of the EU, I love the fact they have a common currency and almost no borders. Hence I am a fan of New Zealand and Australia removing as many barriers as possible.
I don’t see much merit in political union (unless both islands gained statehood giving us more grunt in the Senate) but am persuadable on a joint currency etc.
The possible revival of the ANZACs could be hugely popular, as ANZAC Day on both sides of the Tasman becomes more and more hallowed by the public. The Herald reports...
- New Zealand and Australian defence chiefs will soon begin discussions on setting up a joint Anzac rapid-response force.
The shape, size and operations of the proposed force – disclosed by the Herald in May – have yet to be considered, but Prime Minister John Key and his Australian counterpart, Kevin Rudd, believe the close ties between the two defence forces should be formalised in a new transtasman unit.
Colin Espiner also reports on the travel plans...
- Trans-Tasman travel is about to get easier, but passport-free visits are unlikely.
Travellers between New Zealand and Australia will be able to use electronic passport control and bypass queues for baggage screening from the end of this year, under changes to New Zealand airport arrangements announced by Prime Minister John Key in Canberra yesterday.
Electronic-passport kiosks, called smart gates, will be installed at Auckland International Airport’s arrival hall in December and in Wellington and Christchurch from the middle of next year.
The kiosks will be available to departing passengers in Auckland from late next year and in Wellington and Christchurch by mid-2011.
They allow travellers aged over 18 with an electronic passport containing a biometric chip to be able to scan their own passports and use facial-biometric technology to identify themselves and go to departure gates without going through immigration control.
Most New Zealand and Australian passengers arriving in New Zealand will no longer automatically have their baggage screened under changes announced by the Agriculture and Forestry Ministry.
I like self service kiosks. Air New Zealand has done a brilliant job with its technology and the e-pass and m-pass. Queues are almost a thing of the past. If this can be extended to security checks, all the better.
Werner Schmidlin is now blogging
Local Schriftsteller, ist Werner Schmidlin jetzt Blogging entfernt.
Sie finden sein Blog finden Sie hier. Ich habe auch sie zu dem BlogRoll rigt auf der Seite.
Es ist schön zu sehen, noch eine andere örtliche Beitrag zur Blogsphäre hier in Far North Queensland.
Sie finden sein Blog finden Sie hier. Ich habe auch sie zu dem BlogRoll rigt auf der Seite.
Es ist schön zu sehen, noch eine andere örtliche Beitrag zur Blogsphäre hier in Far North Queensland.
Friday 21 August 2009
Boot Bonneau, Blake out of their office
Two Councillors are clinging on to their plush locked office, even though they have no need for it.
Coupled with this, the new chair of the Finance and Administration committee, Councillor Linda Cooper, along with Councillor Paul Gregory who chairs Water and Waste, are seeking their own office each.
They are so keen, they've even asked Brett Gosser, Cairns Regional Council's manager of corporate services price up how much the new offices will cost. They have requested new offices be constructed, at a whopping cost.
Most Councillors operate in an open plan environment, a fab idea that was created in the early 80's to enable workplaces to engage in better communication. There was praise and ridicule, if not confusion, about what many felt was an Amercianised influence into our workplace.
Nevertheless, Blake and Bonneau, who is still overseas, are clinging onto their private offices. When Blake heads away next week for two weeks leave, maybe Paul and Linda should simply do what your big brother would do when you were away at Summer Camp.
Besides the Mayor on level 3 of the Spence Street Council building, Deputy Mayor Margaret Cochrane and Councillor Robert Pyne enjoy their own office. However, if size was a measurement of status between the two, Margaret would be accused of compensating for a small appendage, if you know what I mean.
I believe that Blake and Bonneau do require a locked office. Why don't they telephone Lotus Glen Correctional Centre to see if they has a spare room.
Coupled with this, the new chair of the Finance and Administration committee, Councillor Linda Cooper, along with Councillor Paul Gregory who chairs Water and Waste, are seeking their own office each.
They are so keen, they've even asked Brett Gosser, Cairns Regional Council's manager of corporate services price up how much the new offices will cost. They have requested new offices be constructed, at a whopping cost.
Most Councillors operate in an open plan environment, a fab idea that was created in the early 80's to enable workplaces to engage in better communication. There was praise and ridicule, if not confusion, about what many felt was an Amercianised influence into our workplace.
Nevertheless, Blake and Bonneau, who is still overseas, are clinging onto their private offices. When Blake heads away next week for two weeks leave, maybe Paul and Linda should simply do what your big brother would do when you were away at Summer Camp.
Besides the Mayor on level 3 of the Spence Street Council building, Deputy Mayor Margaret Cochrane and Councillor Robert Pyne enjoy their own office. However, if size was a measurement of status between the two, Margaret would be accused of compensating for a small appendage, if you know what I mean.
I believe that Blake and Bonneau do require a locked office. Why don't they telephone Lotus Glen Correctional Centre to see if they has a spare room.
Thursday 20 August 2009
Flat deck truck wanted for Saturday Parade
The Festival Cairns organisers are after a flat deck truck for the Grand Parade on Saturday night.
It needs to be large enough for Johno's four piece band.
If you can help, please call Belinda on 4044 3593, 0407 966 530 or Pip 0419 681543
It needs to be large enough for Johno's four piece band.
If you can help, please call Belinda on 4044 3593, 0407 966 530 or Pip 0419 681543
Festival kicks off tomorrow
The 47th Cairns celebration of our region starts tomorrow.
This year's show, has had a face-lift and a total change, in look, feel, and content. After the tender process backfired after the project organisers when belly up, the job to put on the two week programme fell back with Council.
The parade along the Esplanade at 6pm on this Saturday, will also be a treat.
I recommend you grab a copy of the free Festival Cairns programme, or program as it's labeled to save money.
This year's is the first for long while to be largely under the direction of Cairns Regional Council.
It's good to see that Pacific Toyota has returned as a major sponsor, under it's new management, despite the turbulent year they've had.
They join funding from our Council, Ergon Energy, Queensland Government, along with the Federal Heritage and the Arts support.
There's a heap of other sponsors, and they're all listed on the website, and in the guide.
This year's offering provides a lot of free activities, and unlike previous years, almost every event is specially on for the Festival.
You can collect a copy of the Festival Cairns guide from all good KFCs, or venues around town. The Cairns Post will no doubt have some spares at their Abbott Street office, if you ask them nicely. Thomas will be working in reception, as part of a new work experience programme.
I'm having a cuppa at Bang with Belinda Griffin, who's co-ordinating the Festival from Council, and Pip Miller, who is driving the media. I'll give you an update tomorrow on the inside goss and what you really must see over the next two weeks.
This year's show, has had a face-lift and a total change, in look, feel, and content. After the tender process backfired after the project organisers when belly up, the job to put on the two week programme fell back with Council.
The parade along the Esplanade at 6pm on this Saturday, will also be a treat.
I recommend you grab a copy of the free Festival Cairns programme, or program as it's labeled to save money.
This year's is the first for long while to be largely under the direction of Cairns Regional Council.
It's good to see that Pacific Toyota has returned as a major sponsor, under it's new management, despite the turbulent year they've had.
They join funding from our Council, Ergon Energy, Queensland Government, along with the Federal Heritage and the Arts support.
There's a heap of other sponsors, and they're all listed on the website, and in the guide.
This year's offering provides a lot of free activities, and unlike previous years, almost every event is specially on for the Festival.
You can collect a copy of the Festival Cairns guide from all good KFCs, or venues around town. The Cairns Post will no doubt have some spares at their Abbott Street office, if you ask them nicely. Thomas will be working in reception, as part of a new work experience programme.
I'm having a cuppa at Bang with Belinda Griffin, who's co-ordinating the Festival from Council, and Pip Miller, who is driving the media. I'll give you an update tomorrow on the inside goss and what you really must see over the next two weeks.
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