HEADLINES ‘Catastrophic’: Mum’s grief after sentence over bus death of sonCan Amateurs ball ever return to former lavish heights?Haggling begins as Cairns Regional Council agrees on new CEO‘Corporate failure’: Top judge slams daycare company over bus death‘They still have nightmares’: Mum’s horror wait for social housing ‘It’s hopeless’: Wait list blow out, reality of Far North housing crisis ‘Unknown factors’ cited in block of magic mushroom drug trial‘Torn’ between road closure fallout and key multimillion dollar boost ‘Like a bomb went off’: How musos are protesting looming end to lifelineLATEST NEWS Man charged over alleged theft of JetskiDETECTIVES recovered a Yamaha jetski and trailer in Gordonvale on Wednesday. Officers were at a Riverstone Road unit complex in relation to other matters when they spotted the stolen jetski and trailer parked in a communal carpark.The jetski and trailer were allegedly stolen from the front yard of a Russell Street residence on February 21.Following investigations at the unit complex, officers charged a 31-year-old Cairns man with unlawful use of a vessel and possession of dangerous drugs.He was further charged with two counts of stealing over the alleged theft of fuel from a Bruce Highway service station on February 2 and the attempted theft of a bicycle from a McLeod Street shopping centre on November 30.The Jetski and trailer were towed from the address. The man is scheduled to appear in the Cairns Magistrates Court on March 15. WEATHERThe Bureau of Meteorology is expecting a partly cloudy day with a 60 per cent chance of showers. Light winds from the southeast will blow at 15 to 20 km/h in the morning then will become light in the evening.Cairns is heading for a top temperature of 32C after an overnight minium of 23CAround the region Cairns: Shower or two 23-32CAtherton: Possible shower 19-29CCardwell: Shower or two 23-31CCooktown: Shower or two 25-31CInnisfail: Shower or two 23-31CMareeba: Possible shower 20-31CBOM tweet TRAFFIC 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.Barrine/Lake BarrineGillies Range Road: Pavement and culvert works. All lanes affected in both directions. Delays expected (during active hours) and allow extra travel time. Expected completion on March 1, 2021.Barron/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.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.Innot Hot Springs/MinnamoolkaAll lanes of Gunnawarra Road in all directions are affected due to slippery surface. Motorists are urged to observe signage.The State Government has released a narrated flyover video detailing the $481 million Bruce Highway – Cairns Southern Access Corridor – Stage 3: Edmonton to Gordonvale upgrade plans. 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.AthertonQueensland Traffic is reporting Road Damage on the Kennedy Highway caused by earlier flooding between Atherton and Tolga. Delays are expected drivers are advised to proceed with cautionMount 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.VISIT THE QUEENSLAND TRAFFIC SITE FOR LATEST INFORMATION 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.WangettiSlope stabilisation works on the Captain Cook Highway. Both directions affected and delays expected during active hours. Proceed with caution.MowbrayRoad works on the Captain Cook Highway/Mowbray River Road are expected to cause delays for drivers until February 26. Delays to affect both directions, motorist are advised to 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 distancingTODAY’S EVENTS Lore 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.The exhibition provides an insight into Indigenous perspectives associated with traditional systems of cultural lore and the challenges faced when navigating a new justice system of law.WHERE: The Court HouseWHEN: 10am – 4pm COST: FreeFrom 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.The foundation to each story reflects childhood memories of fishing, hunting and collecting from the land and sea.WHERE: The Court HouseWHEN: 10am – 4pm COST: FreeJusticia by Bonemap | ExhibitionIn July 2019, Bonemap (media designer, Russell Milledge and dancer, Rebecca Youdell) joined with Indigenous artist, Zane Saunders to create performative and photographic works during the transition of the Court House.WHERE: The Court HouseWHEN: 10am – 4pm COST: Free



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