tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7878592054777492431.post8691746366790422376..comments2024-01-20T10:32:53.309+10:00Comments on CairnsBlog.net: Kevin Byrne considering Cairns mayoral bidMichael P Moorehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02890121680113642715noreply@blogger.comBlogger28125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7878592054777492431.post-84700879372834770162011-03-01T08:51:53.700+10:002011-03-01T08:51:53.700+10:00Oh Dear poor Kevin, know one seems to like you, wh...Oh Dear poor Kevin, know one seems to like you, what happened, you were always such fun.scoopyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17540536115458531706noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7878592054777492431.post-17476767780287210142009-11-30T07:06:06.443+10:002009-11-30T07:06:06.443+10:00The photo taken of KB, was taken at the infamous &...The photo taken of KB, was taken at the infamous "set up" which was a community meeting held by the CBCA back in early 2008. All prospective divisional candidates for Division 10 were invited to the meeting to meet the residents of Clifton, Palm Cove and Buchan Point.<br /><br />This was the meeting whereby Mr Byrne made the fatal mistake of heaping praise on the achievements of Mr Sno Bonneau (who was not in attendance, no surprises there though), which resulted in the 100 or so people present, rising out of their seats and boo hooing Mr Byrne's comments. Silly Kev, did not see that one coming.......<br /><br />On hearing this, Mr Byrne, grabbed his candidate, man handled him out of the room, and was heard saying as they were leaving...<br /><br />"this is a set up"Fiona Tulipnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7878592054777492431.post-19950210479825129672009-11-30T01:12:56.901+10:002009-11-30T01:12:56.901+10:00Wonderful quote there, KitchenSlut.
KB does look s...Wonderful quote there, KitchenSlut.<br />KB does look smitten with his own shadow.Dicky Neenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7878592054777492431.post-2749153355226971942009-11-29T07:46:58.873+10:002009-11-29T07:46:58.873+10:00Funny Bryan, you were hoping KB comes back so you ...Funny Bryan, you were hoping KB comes back so you could see him fall, I was hoping a US navy ship comes back to see you jump into the inlet again, only this time you might get to meet one of the friendly resident inlet locals (fingers crossed). <br />Seeing you chased by a big saltie... Priceless !<br />Go back down south where you belong you stupid twitPostman Petenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7878592054777492431.post-30989757363346035052009-11-28T21:47:50.419+10:002009-11-28T21:47:50.419+10:00I'm surprised the top photo hasn't come in...I'm surprised the top photo hasn't come in for comment or even previously been posted on Cairnsblog for suggested captions? <br /><br />Is KB really somewhat like Narcissus here captivated by his own shadow? <br /><br />“Narcissus so himself himself forsook, And died to kiss his shadow in the brook.” - ShakespeareKitchenSluthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15947481064967081891noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7878592054777492431.post-73510185818254237562009-11-28T19:45:13.030+10:002009-11-28T19:45:13.030+10:00Quoting Rob Pyne ...
"When Council moved into...Quoting Rob Pyne ...<br />"When Council moved into ‘open session’, Councillor Cochrane’s motion, to employ both Peter Tabulo and Bruce Gardiner on five-year contracts was moved. The hands of those in favour went up: Margaret Cochrane, Paul Gregory, Sno Bonneau, Linda Cooper and Nansky Lanskey extended their hands, and to the casual observer they seemed one short, as Alan Blake was not with them, but looking ahead, Val Schier’s hand was extended."<br /><br />Facts please, Palm Cove resident Facts please ...<br /><br />cheers<br />FactmanFactmannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7878592054777492431.post-79311713605044751712009-11-28T19:04:04.386+10:002009-11-28T19:04:04.386+10:00I agree Jude Johnston. Oh what a tangle web we we...I agree Jude Johnston. Oh what a tangle web we weave......<br /><br />Now think back a few weeks when we were all scratching our heads as to why Cochrane and Blake pulled a fast one and passed a motion to renew the contracts of Tabulo and Gardiner for 5 years, just before the new CEO came on board.<br /><br />Has the penny dropped yet?Palm Cove residentnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7878592054777492431.post-86300916405924194192009-11-28T15:05:25.056+10:002009-11-28T15:05:25.056+10:00Thornton on Spence, perhaps if he is on the come b...Thornton on Spence, perhaps if he is on the come back trail, he may be strategically placing himself back in Palm Cove to garner support both for himself and for his candidate of choice for Div 10 After all it was the Northern Beaches that had the biggest swing against him.Jude Johnstonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7878592054777492431.post-67021273711583030172009-11-28T11:18:32.612+10:002009-11-28T11:18:32.612+10:00Kevin Byrne moved from Palm Cove to Redlynch to a ...Kevin Byrne moved from Palm Cove to Redlynch to a new house that was built by Tom Hedley I recall. Funny that! He then found it was too far to travel with all his Social Commitments so inflicted himself on the good folks of Whitfield. This was not too far to travel after a long lunch at that excuse for an Italian restaurant Villa Romano. So I wonder why he would want to move back to Palm Cove especially as the home of his legendary boys only parties is no longer available due to new Management Rights.Thornton On Spencenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7878592054777492431.post-21786471465912599742009-11-28T11:02:57.301+10:002009-11-28T11:02:57.301+10:00We might as well dig up Bjelke Pedersen while we a...We might as well dig up Bjelke Pedersen while we are at it...<br /><br />Wonder if Gavin King will stand by his comment on 4CA a while ago, that he did not think it was a good idea for Byrnes to run again.Nickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14217897938804789667noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7878592054777492431.post-42318727825690577462009-11-28T10:02:07.999+10:002009-11-28T10:02:07.999+10:00Word on the beaches is that KB and the Mrs are loo...Word on the beaches is that KB and the Mrs are looking for a house in Palm Cove.<br /><br />A few years ago they ran from Palm Cove after the Mrs got caught inappropriate dealings in real estate at Palm Cove. However, she somehow managed to dodge the full force of the law, but did get disqualified from ever being able to manage property in the state of Queensland.<br /><br />Perhaps Byrne is thinking that he can mingle with NB residents again and gain their favour...........Palm Cove residentnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7878592054777492431.post-36446735065125702732009-11-28T09:56:05.594+10:002009-11-28T09:56:05.594+10:00We had 10 years of Byrne, he was toxic to resident...We had 10 years of Byrne, he was toxic to residents, our communities and environment.<br /><br />We rightly spat him out 2 years ago.<br /><br />Why would we go back for thirds?Jan from Kewarranoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7878592054777492431.post-38109841850293510522009-11-28T09:03:33.799+10:002009-11-28T09:03:33.799+10:00Byrne and his business mates over a decade degrade...Byrne and his business mates over a decade degraded cairns to the point that tourist's stopped coming and qantas pulled out. they are all so up themselves that they can't accept the fact they do not run this city anymore and never will again.Bazzanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7878592054777492431.post-71945183881025523222009-11-27T22:04:15.209+10:002009-11-27T22:04:15.209+10:00Hey Al! Kevvies already risen twice. Now we'...Hey Al! Kevvies already risen twice. Now we're being asked to believe in three times.Bryan Lawnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7878592054777492431.post-84454237692965904672009-11-27T20:19:34.355+10:002009-11-27T20:19:34.355+10:00What's all this with Coops? She's good wit...What's all this with Coops? She's good with PR, but there's no substance. You'll know that by the time we get to the next electionIt's your money Ralphnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7878592054777492431.post-4707760525888561352009-11-27T20:14:41.921+10:002009-11-27T20:14:41.921+10:00Hey Kev, an idea!! BIG BILLBOARDS "Vote Kevin...Hey Kev, an idea!! BIG BILLBOARDS "Vote Kevin Byrne - A soufflé can rise twice". <br />You haven't got your slimy mate from LHL to fund them now, but maybe Wazza could have a word with Rod. If we can pull it off ... you know that hillslope land high above Earleville ....Alhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00473473335577649591noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7878592054777492431.post-53563042717999443072009-11-27T20:06:45.132+10:002009-11-27T20:06:45.132+10:00If val really loved this town, she'd stand asi...If val really loved this town, she'd stand aside and let somebody who could actually win stand.<br /><br />Surely cooper doesn't need to run in big kev's team? <br /><br />It would be cool if coops ran, just to split the 'tourism drives this car' vote.hieronymus boschnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7878592054777492431.post-44370107522694300722009-11-27T18:58:35.970+10:002009-11-27T18:58:35.970+10:00As a consideration for the timing and possible ext...As a consideration for the timing and possible extension of the current council term we are now in a position where the current 3 and 4 year cycle for state and local would mean both elections being held almost simultaneously in March 2012. <br /><br />Also the problem last time was new councillors coming in at that time of year towards the conclusion of the annual budget process.<br /><br />Any appropriate extension or alteration should be announced sooner rather than later to avoid the appearance of just another bungled dodgy state guvmint tactic.KitchenSluthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15947481064967081891noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7878592054777492431.post-45153217205239831932009-11-27T17:30:47.880+10:002009-11-27T17:30:47.880+10:00If all the courts have accomplished with serial ar...If all the courts have accomplished with serial arsehole Bryan Law is a ban on his holding public office, they've done a great service to the community.<br /><br />Yo Bryan, how about climbing Byrne's fence and harassing him? Or at least go hold the ladder for a real activist.Bryan Outlawnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7878592054777492431.post-51340168924868158402009-11-27T15:59:51.411+10:002009-11-27T15:59:51.411+10:00Oh the joy! Jolly Old St. Nick is certainly handin...Oh the joy! Jolly Old St. Nick is certainly handing out lumps of coal this festive season! <br />Having had the misfortune to have been present at a meeting recently where KB aided and abetted WE in team tagging and bullying, I'm not in the least bit surprised to hear that we are to be cursed by a renewed attempt at making Cairns his own private playground again. Frankly, I'd rather have an inexperienced Val than a failed and vicious tongued has been back in power...she can be excused for taking bad advice. KB certainly can't - he made all the mistakes himself without any apologies.Miss Chief.noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7878592054777492431.post-46050277482732824162009-11-27T15:55:52.925+10:002009-11-27T15:55:52.925+10:00God forbid. Blake and Byrne for Mayor. It does not...God forbid. Blake and Byrne for Mayor. It does not bear thinking about. Allow me to throw another name in the ring and this time worthy of consideration. Mayor Coops Cooper. It has a nice ring to it.Thornton On Spencenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7878592054777492431.post-45964789811615090952009-11-27T15:02:33.712+10:002009-11-27T15:02:33.712+10:00Ahhh the World of a Developer not paying enough? N...Ahhh the World of a Developer not paying enough? Need to recuperate the lost Superannuation from the failed Management Rights? Missing those trips to the Islands? Need someone to fund your bar tab at Villa Romano? Anonimity not suiting your massive ego? Looking to pot more Brown? <br /><br />Simple just stand for Mayor again but this time your ego may well be damaged further by an even bigger loss because the rumour is that Alan Blake will be standing too. He can even save money on a Publicity Agent.I Am The Stignoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7878592054777492431.post-42302934762483853892009-11-27T14:52:45.205+10:002009-11-27T14:52:45.205+10:00QUOTE OF THE MONTH: "This pair of egotistica...QUOTE OF THE MONTH: "This pair of egotistical, self-serving, jelly-gutted, wrinkled old farts swallow packets of Viagra just to hang right in their trousers..." (Thaddeus, commenting on Byrne and Entsch rep-standing for public office.)<br />Hehe, good one Thaddeus.Dicky Neenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7878592054777492431.post-70549754882474670962009-11-27T12:35:19.999+10:002009-11-27T12:35:19.999+10:00No one ever doubted Kevin will stand again, but ha...No one ever doubted Kevin will stand again, but has anyone done anything about it? The blatant campaign in the Cairns Post against the mayor has been quite sickening in its mis-representation and vitriol, but has anyone actually spoken out publically SUPPORTING the mayor? NO - coz they know if they do they will also get kicked down by the right wing press and can't afford to do so. Oh, we have a lot to blame Ms Hull for, Val certainly needs a good press officer at the moment. Anyone taking bets on tomorrow's Cairn's Post Headlines?Oliver Redlynchnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7878592054777492431.post-22943503229322943672009-11-27T12:19:47.340+10:002009-11-27T12:19:47.340+10:00Should Kevin be aspiring for Mayoral election agai...Should Kevin be aspiring for Mayoral election again, <br /><br />Here is a quick quiz for KB…..<br /><br /><br />After nearly two years being out in the wilderness, we, on the Northern Beaches would be very interested in your opinions on the following simple set of questions.<br /><br />Please circle your appropriate response to the following questions Kevin, YES/NO<br /><br />1) Do you still believe that a Category 3 waterway at Clifton Beach is a “drainage easement?”<br /><br />2) Do you still believe that community meetings at Clifton Beach are “set ups?”<br /><br />3) Do you still believe that residents of the Northern Beaches are “whingers, trouble makers and neathanderals?”<br /><br />4) Do you still believe that Sno Bonneau was considered to be a good representative Divisional Councillor for the old Division 11 by his constituents?<br /><br />5) Do you still believe that the 7 complaints made in writing to CCC in early 2008 were without foundation and do you believe that the serious allegations of misconduct, by not only yourself, but also by our then divisional Councillor Sno Bonneau, but also some Council Officers was correctly dealt with by then Acting CEO, Mr John Hawkes at that time?”. Perhaps, if you had taken seriously our concerns at that time, you may not have lost in the Northern Beaches electorate at the last local government elections.<br /><br /><br />If you have answered YES to all of the above, then you need to go directly to goal, do not pass go, and do not collect $200!!!!!!. We all live with the legacy of your arrogance, contempt, rudeness, poor behaviour and bad decision making in the approvals under your reign that you so kindly bestowed upon us such as Clifton Views, North, Foley Road, Argentea and the loss of Upolu road, the rock wall, Clifton Cottages, Clifton Waters and Seashells, loss of 3 caravan parks, Paradise Palms MCU, loss of significant conservation areas, loss of Novotel golf course, Buchan Point, the Clifton Beach Shopping Centre, Gold Finch Caravan Park re-design, Mr Palm Cove’s 5 star beachfront resort and new CBD for Palm Cove realignment. <br /><br />If you have answered NO to all of the above, then you seriously need to win back the trust, confidence and respect of many many residents on the Northern Beaches, and I wish you well in that, because you are going to have to show a side to you that we have not seen before and undergo complete face-about and metamorphosis in your dealings with residents in a courteous and respectful manner, make planning decisions that are sustainable for our environment and that incorporate tropical design, energy efficiencies etc, show some real environmental credentials that have been severely lacking in both the last administration and in this one, and taking resident's concerns/valid complaints into account at all times. <br /><br />After all, we are paying you to do this job and we want our interests and lifestlye, community and natural environs enhanced by developemnt, not destroyed!<br /><br />Personally, I do not believe, that leopards change their spots, but I would be happy to be proven wrong in that belief and in your case.Fiona Tulipnoreply@blogger.com