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The Week/End Guide

We cover the regular and the quirky-live music, food and drink, community and culture, escapes & adventures, wellness & sport..and inspiring new finds from around our neighbourhood.

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Patient Statement / Regarding Crocodile Attack near Haggerstone Island

“On Saturday, 27 May after a morning out fishing, we anchored at the Charles Hardy Islands for lunch and a quick snorkel in crystal clear waters approx. 40km off the Cape York Coast. I was snorkelling with my wife and a group of friends and while checking out some coral and fish and talking to a fellow snorkeller, I was attacked from behind by a saltwater crocodile which got its jaws around my head.
I thought it was a shark but when I reached up I realised it was a crocodile. I was able to lever its jaws open just far enough to get my head out.
The crocodile then attempted to attack me a second time, but I managed to push it away with my right hand, which was then bitten by the croc….”

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The Week/End Guide

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Carnivale Week/End Guide

A Curated Guide to What’s On for Carnivale this week.

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Government Takes out Forfeiture Action Against Operators of Double Island

“Double Island has been neglected for a number of years which is not acceptable.That’s why I applaud the action being taken because we want to see this wonderful asset used and open to the community.”

Assistant Tourism Minister and Member for Cairns Michael Healy

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Heartfelt, honest, hilarious CWA touring story to be celebrated at the Clink

“It’s an eye-opening revelation into what the women in the CWA do. It will surprise and amaze you…The show is heartfelt, honest and at times hilarious.  It’s the QCWA in their centennial year and it’s coming to a hall near you.”

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Great Things Happen when our Kids ‘Dare to Dream’

JUTE Theatre Company’s award-winning First Nations residency program, Dare to Dream, hits the road this month, touring the Far North and Cape with I Gut this Feeling, an engaging new theatre work aimed at empowering young people with knowledge for building safer communities.

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