HEADLINES ‘Future very unclear’: Cairns DV safe zone facing funding crisisFar North tourism icon predicts boom year for outback travelKey sectors taking on tourism workers desperate for job securityCairns recruiters reveal next big industries for job seekersCrisis meeting to decide details of Tip lockout at Cape YorkNew date for NZ-Cairns flight decisionToyah’s grieving dad slams TV crew going to IndiaFar North’s newest multi-millionaire celebrates lotto winLATEST NEWS Domestic violence offencesDetectives have charged a 52-year-old Cairns man after he was located by officers from the Tactical Crime Squad and Dog Squad in Smithfield.Police will allege the man was involved in an altercation with a woman who was known to him, during that altercation the man used his hands to strangle the woman.About 9pm March 22, police intercepted the man on McGregor Road, Smithfield and subsequently arrested him.While taking the man into custody, police allegedly located a quantity of Methylamphetamine in his possession.He was later charged with five offences including two counts of contravening a domestic violence order and one count each of strangulation, stealing and possession of a dangerous drug.The man was refused bail and is scheduled to appear in Cairns Magistrates Court on Tuesday. WEATHER The Bureau of Meteorology is expecting a mostly sunny Tuesday with light winds.Cairns is heading for a top temperature of 33C after an overnight minium of 23CThe chance of rain is predicted to be 10 per cent. Sun protection recommended from 8:40am to 4:00pm as the UV index predicted to reach an extreme level. Around the region Cairns: Partly cloudy – – 32Atherton: Partly cloudy – – 30Cardwell: Partly cloudy – – 31Cooktown: Partly cloudy – – 31Innisfail: Partly cloudy – – 31CMareeba: Partly cloudy – – 32TRAFFICBarron/Smithfield/Yorkeys KnobConstruction of the Smithfield Bypass project, which is to be completed in December 2021, could result in some delays during active construction hours. The project will construct a new 3.8km bypass between the McGregor Road roundabout and the Cairns Western Arterial Road and Captain Cook Highway roundabout as an alternative route to the Captain Cook Highway.BungalowA speed reduction is in force on Mulgrave Road at Bungalow due to culvert damage near Brown Street.Access across culvert in both directions along Mulgrave Road and Brown Street intersection is restricted to vehicles that comply with the general mass and concessional mass limits.Cape Tribulation/KimberleyAll lanes on Cape Tribulation Road affected due to roadworks. No delays expected. Proceed with caution.Edmonton/GordonvaleRoadworks are being carried out on the Bruce Highway — Cairns Southern Access Corridor — Stage 3: Edmonton to Gordonvale. Delays expected (during active hours of work), with all lanes in both directions affected. The work is expected to run until June 30, 2023.GordonvaleTemporary closure of Maher Road intersection with the Bruce Highway in both directions. From 7pm Monday to Sunday 7pm until December 31. Forms part of the works for the Bruce Highway, Cairns Southern Access Corridor.GunnawarraDelays expected on the Kennedy Highway as the road was damaged by earlier flooding. Motorists are urged to proceed with caution.Innot Hot Springs/MinnamoolkaAll lanes of Gunnawarra Road in all directions are affected due to slippery surface. Motorists are urged to observe signage. Next road inspection on March 15.Kamerunga/RedlynchConstruction on an upgrade of the Cairns Western Arterial Road/Harley St intersection begun last week and is expected to be completed by March 31, 2021.Motorists should expect all lanes of traffic affected by delays during active construction hours, in all directions. Please allow extra travel time.KurandaBarron River Bridge on the Kennedy Highway reduced to one lane. Restricted to vehicles that comply with general mass limits. Partial lane closures. Both directions affected and delays expected. Allow extra travel time.Lake EachamWrights Creek Road is closed to all traffic. Motorists are advised to use an alternative route. The next road inspection will take place on November 11, 2021.Mount GarnetAdverse driving conditions have been reported on Brownville Road at Mount Garnet due to slippery surface. All lanes in all directions affected. Next road inspection on September 27, 2021.Portsmith/WoreeLong term roadworks are taking place on Aumuller St, Draper St and Ray Jones Dr at Portsmith and Woree.This is due to Cairns Southern Access Stage 4 and works will be carried out until December 24, 2021. A new bypass of the Captain Cook Hwy will be constructed between McGregor Rd and Cairns Western Arterial Rd roundabouts providing motorists an alternative route to the Cook Hwy. Delays are expected during active hours in both directions.TarzaliRoad damage hazard due to earlier flooding on Hitchconole Road. All lanes in all directions affected. Motorists urged to observe signage. Next road inspection on February 22.Thornton BeachCape Tribulation Road subject to a 15 tonne GVM limit due to saturated pavements. Both directions, no delays expected. Use alternative route.Upper DaintreeRoadworks in both directions on Upper Daintree Road. No delays expected. Proceed with caution.WangettiSlope stabilisation works on the Captain Cook Highway. Both directions affected and delays expected during active hours. Proceed with caution.WHAT’S ON Services, venues and facilitiesAll Cairns libraries branchesMuddy’s Playground (wet and dry areas)Centenary Lakes Nature PlayFun Ship playgroundBouldering ParkBotanic Gardens ConservatoryBarlow Park (open for casual athletics only)Outdoor gym equipmentPublic basketball courtsPublic tennis courtsLake Morris recreation areaPlaygrounds, skate parks and bump tracksGreen Space Our Place programPoolsTobruk Memorial Pool, Smithfield, Woree and Gordonvale pools have opened but are limited to 100 people at a time and coronavirus measures, including social distancing.TODAY’S EVENTS March Business LuncheonJoin the Cairns Chamber of Commerce as our guest speaker navigates us through one of the significant areas of diversification and growth for our region.Andrew will provide an overview of Plan Galileo and the concept of the Regional Maintenance Centres which is earmarked to inject over $140m into our economy.WHERE: The Reef Hotel CasinoWHEN: 11.30 – 2pm From the Ground Up exhibitionFrom the Ground Up celebrates the vitality and beauty of Yarrabah’s environment and ensures the stories of community and culture are carried brightly into the future.WHEN: 10 – 4pm WHERE: The Court HouseCOST: FreeFree Active Living FitnessZumba classes feature exotic rhythms set to high energy Latin and international beats. Before you know it you are getting fit and energy levels are soaring. It is easy to do, effective and totally exhilarating.WHEN: 5.30 – 6.30pmWHERE: Cairns EsplanadeCOST: FreeLore to Law by Umi Arts exhibitionLore to Law conveys a First Nation’s perspectives of the Court House and articulates some unknown stories from the period between 1877 and 1992 that have been passed down from generation to generation.WHEN: 10 – 4pm WHERE: The Court HouseCOST: FreeJusticia by Bonemap | ExhibitionIn July 2019, Bonemap joined with Indigenous artist, Zane Saunders to create performative and photographic works during the transition of the Court House.The resulting, large format photographs and footage offer audiences a sense of the building as it was immediately prior to restoration.WHEN: 10 – 4pm WHERE: The Court HouseCOST: Free



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