Community Housing Limited has partnered with Tetris Capital to lead the end-to-end development of a 490-home project on a 5.365ha site targeting seniors for affordable downsizing FCC Construction Australia and Modscape are breaking ground on the Nettleton Tribe-designed landmark project at 710-714 Des Chalmers Drive While the project taps the state’s $2-billion Housing Investment Fund it also has lending support from Housing Australia the Northern Australia Infrastructure Facility ANZ and Housing Australia’s National Housing Infrastructure Facility the area has experienced significant housing supply constraints in recent years with a rental vacancy rate of about 1 per cent Tetris Capital principal Ryan Slocombe said the project demonstrated the capacity for public-private partnerships to drive transformational change “This project is about making a real difference in the lives of Cairns residents,” Slocombe said “It will not only deliver lasting social benefits but also create new opportunities for more locals to access the social and affordable housing they need.”  Tetris Capital will oversee delivery and operations and would retain an ongoing investment in the project Not-for-profit social and affordable housing provider Community Housing Limited will manage the 490 homes with onsite staff and partner with local organisations Community Housing Limited Queensland state manager Alicia Follent said the project would offer Cairns seniors the opportunity to downsize from larger homes and help to free up under-utilised social housing for families in need The project will comprise low maintenance and efficient one and two-bedroom apartments for seniors and people with disabilities local shopping and the Woree Aquatic Centre this location provides for a comfortable and active lifestyle,” Follent said “We are committed to fostering an environment where residents can enjoy their independence while being part of a vibrant and caring community.” Project completion is slated for the end of 2026 A vibrant Cairns sporting and business precinct which has been drawing hundreds of participants for the last five years has changed hands for an eye-watering amount with the buyer indicating “business as usual” for its short-term future Please call us on 1800 070 535 and we’ll help resolve the issue or try again later Any Questions? Please call 1800 070 535. Monday to Friday 7:30am – 6:00pm, Saturday & Sunday 7:00am – 11:30am (AEST) Volume 11 - 2023 | https://doi.org/10.3389/fped.2023.1301166 The WWOX gene encodes a 414-amino-acid protein composed of two N-terminal WW domains and a C-terminal short-chain dehydrogenase/reductase (SDR) domain WWOX protein is highly conserved among species and mainly expressed in the cerebellum It plays a crucial role in the biology of the central nervous system and it is involved in neuronal development Biallelic pathogenic variants in WWOX have been associated with an early infantile epileptic encephalopathy known as WOREE syndrome Both missense and null variants have been described in affected patients leading to a reduction in protein function and stability The most severe WOREE phenotypes have been related to biallelic null/null variants associated with the complete loss of function of the protein All affected patients showed brain anomalies on magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) suggesting the pivotal role of WWOX protein in brain homeostasis and developmental processes exploring both the clinical and radiological spectrum related to WWOX pathogenic variants We focused on neuroradiological findings to better delineate the WOREE phenotype with diagnostic and prognostic implications Furthermore, WWOX loss of function has also been related to early infantile refractory epilepsies. Functional studies showed that -/- mice presented GABAergic interneuron impairment and decreased expression of GAD65/67, enzymes that synthesize GABA, with evidence of cortical hyperexcitability and epilepsy onset (21, 30, 31) WWOX also manages several pathways such as Wnt/β-catenin and TGFβ/SMAD and its loss of function is associated with carcinogenesis progression (9, 32, 33) This study aims to better characterize neuroradiological features in WOREE syndrome collecting all brain imaging data described to date in the literature to accurately define the most common signs of the disease which could lead to the definitive diagnosis when it is clinically suspected WWOX is located on chromosome 16q23.1-q23.2 and crosses the second most common fragile site (FRA16D) in the human genome, with potential genomic instability (1, 12, 34) patients carrying both a null and a missense variant presented an intermediate phenotype whereas heterozygous variants have been described in healthy controls Moreover, deletions and duplications affecting the WWOX gene have been found in patients with ASD, and copy number variations (CNVs) of WWOX have been reported in patients with milder ASD phenotypes (35) the emerging role of WWOX in the pathophysiology of neurological disorders should be better evaluated in functional studies Even though pathogenic variants affect WWOX protein uniformly, some mutational hotspots have been reported in the literature to date. Specifically, the p.Gln230Pro pathogenic variant affects the SRD domain and has been described both in homozygosity and in compound heterozygosity in eight cases overall (1) how missense variants affecting the SRD domain impair WWOX catalytic activity has not been demonstrated yet Moreover, two mutations affecting Glycine 137, a pivotal residue of the coenzyme binding region, have been described. Additionally, biallelic mutations affecting glutamic acid 17 and serine 318 combined with deletion or other missense mutations have been reported. Recurrent deletions and duplications of exons 6–8 have also been described. They led to truncated proteins or unstable products that were quickly degraded (1) However, functional studies should be performed, and knock-in animal models could better clarify the impact of point mutations on WWOX structure and function. To date, mice models revealed that WWOX presented a different tissue expression during developmental stages (35) A significant expression was detected in peripheral nerves and spinal cord during the first stages of embryogenesis whereas a decreased level was detected in the latest stages and an increased level was detected after birth Developmental impairment preceded epilepsy and included severe intellectual disability We found a genotype-phenotype correlation only about the mortality risk. Specifically, null/null variants are associated with a higher mortality risk than missense/null and missense/missense variants (2). Here, respiratory problems were the main cause of death, while other causes included SUDEP, status epilepticus, and obstructive cardiomyopathy (2, 5, 46–49) One important step for the diagnosis of WOREE syndrome is based on brain imaging. Several studies identified MRI features related to WWOX gene mutations in children with epileptic encephalopathy and we will try to put together all the characteristics described to date, to define a unique radiological pattern (Figure 1, Table 1) MRI features of patients affected with WOREE syndrome reported to date Furthermore, Tarta-Arsene et al. described in 2017 a similar brain MRI pattern in a boy with early-onset epilepsy, severe global developmental delay, persistent hypsarrhythmia at EEG, and epileptic spasms, carrying two WWOX mutations in a heterozygous state. Brain imaging was performed and documented a degenerative pattern characterized by cortico-subcortical atrophy, an extremely thin corpus callosum, delayed myelination, and flattening of the brainstem (52) This review analyzed 101 cases of children with various mutations in the WWOX gene associated with WOREE syndrome from 2014 to 2023 hypoplasia of the corpus callosum and brain atrophy appeared to be the predominant MRI alterations related to this syndrome Other relatively frequent features included symmetric white matter hyperintensity in T2-weighted images and optic atrophy approximately 13% of the patients included in the study also demonstrated age-related progression hypointense circular lesions in the medial part of the corpus callosum in T1-weighted images and cerebellar vermis hypoplasia were observed in a lower percentage of cases and therefore these findings seem to be less specific WOREE syndrome is a developmental and epileptic encephalopathy with a genetic etiology that affects the development and biology of the central nervous system The loss of function of the WWOX gene leads to the absence of the protein encoded associated with the highest mortality in affected patients the mechanistic effects of WWOX pathogenic variants on protein function are still not well known Functional studies could better explain these aspects allowing us to accurately characterize the disorder Imaging data represent an essential instrument to best define phenotypes of WOREE syndrome with diagnostic and prognostic implications and they always should be detected in patients with relevant clinical features suggesting WOREE syndrome to better characterize the disorder In patients with early infantile epileptic encephalopathy with refractoriness to ASMs and global developmental delay associated with characteristic neuroradiological patterns the WWOX gene analysis should be included in the diagnostic workup The author(s) declare financial support was received for the research This work was supported also by the Italian Ministry of Health with “Current Research funds” The authors declare that the research was conducted in the absence of any commercial or financial relationships that could be construed as a potential conflict of interest The author(s) declared that they were an editorial board member of Frontiers This had no impact on the peer review process and the final decision All claims expressed in this article are solely those of the authors and do not necessarily represent those of their affiliated organizations Any product that may be evaluated in this article or claim that may be made by its manufacturer is not guaranteed or endorsed by the publisher WWOX loss of function in neurodevelopmental and neurodegenerative disorders PubMed Abstract | Crossref Full Text | Google Scholar WWOX developmental and epileptic encephalopathy: understanding the epileptology and the mortality risk PubMed Abstract | Crossref Full Text | Google Scholar ILAE classification of the epilepsies: position paper of the ILAE commission for classification and terminology WWOX -related encephalopathies: delineation of the phenotypical spectrum and emerging genotype-phenotype correlation Novel homozygous mutation in the WWOX gene causes seizures and global developmental delay: report and review WWOX-associated encephalopathies: identification of the phenotypic spectrum and the resulting genotype-phenotype correlation The phenotypic spectrum of WWOX-related disorders: 20 additional cases of WOREE syndrome and review of the literature WWOX protein expression in normal human tissues Crossref Full Text | Google Scholar metabolic syndrome related traits and CNS pathologies Crossref Full Text | Google Scholar a novel WW domain-containing protein mapping to human chromosome 16q23.3-24.1 a region frequently affected in breast cancer WWOX modulates the ATR-mediated DNA damage checkpoint response Pleiotropic functions of tumor suppressor WWOX in normal and cancer cells Delineating WWOX protein interactome by tandem affinity purification-mass spectrometry: identification of top interactors and key metabolic pathways involved WWOX binds the specific proline-rich ligand PPXY: identification of candidate interacting proteins The tumor suppressor gene WWOX links the canonical and noncanonical NF-κB pathways in HTLV-I tax-mediated tumorigenesis Human T-cell lymphotropic virus: a model of NF-κB-associated tumorigenesis PubMed Abstract | Crossref Full Text | Google Scholar Loss of lung WWOX expression causes neutrophilic inflammation Genomic and expression analyses identify a disease-modifying variant for fibrostenotic crohn’s disease WWOX deletion leads to reduced GABA-ergic inhibitory interneuron numbers and activation of microglia and astrocytes in mouse hippocampus Neuropathologic alterations in mild cognitive impairment: a review PubMed Abstract | Crossref Full Text | Google Scholar Molecular drivers and cortical spread of lateral entorhinal cortex dysfunction in preclinical Alzheimer’s disease and entorhinal cortex in seizure generation Brain mechanisms of emotion and emotional learning PubMed Abstract | Crossref Full Text | Google Scholar Abnormal structure or function of the amygdala is a common component of neurodevelopmental disorders doi: 10.1016/j.neuropsychologia.2010.09.028 Amygdala atrophy is prominent in early Alzheimer’s disease and relates to symptom severity WWOX hypomorphic mice display a higher incidence of B-cell lymphomas and develop testicular atrophy Targeted ablation of the WW domain-containing oxidoreductase tumor suppressor leads to impaired steroidogenesis PubMed Abstract | Crossref Full Text | Google Scholar Interneuron development and epilepsy: early genetic defects cause long-term consequences in seizures and susceptibility: links between disrupted interneuron development and human disorders The cancer gene WWOX behaves as an inhibitor of SMAD3 transcriptional activity via direct binding Pleiotropic tumor suppressor functions of WWOX antagonize metastasis Crossref Full Text | Google Scholar PubMed Abstract | Google Scholar Neurological disorders associated with WWOX germline mutations—a comprehensive overview Expansion of the clinical and molecular spectrum of WWOX -related epileptic encephalopathy Down-regulation of WW domain-containing oxidoreductase induces tau phosphorylation in vitro WW domain-containing oxidoreductase promotes neuronal differentiation via negative regulation of glycogen synthase kinase 3β Trafficking protein particle complex 6A delta (TRAPPC6AΔ) is an extracellular plaque-forming protein in the brain Altered human oligodendrocyte heterogeneity in multiple sclerosis C6orf10 low-frequency and rare variants in Italian multiple sclerosis patients Systematic identification of cell cycle-dependent yeast nucleocytoplasmic shuttling proteins by prediction of composite motifs The WWOX tumor suppressor is essential for postnatal survival and normal bone metabolism Wwox deficiency leads to neurodevelopmental and degenerative neuropathies and glycogen synthase kinase 3β-mediated epileptic seizure activity in mice Recently defined epileptic encephalopathy related to WWOX gene mutation: six patients and new mutations The supposed tumor suppressor gene WWOX is mutated in an early lethal microcephaly syndrome with epilepsy growth retardation and retinal degeneration WWOX and severe autosomal recessive epileptic encephalopathy: first case in the prenatal period Novel WWOX deleterious variants cause early infantile epileptic encephalopathy severe developmental delay and dysmorphism among yemenite Jews Loss of WWOX perturbs neuronal migration and impairs early cortical development Severe CNS involvement in WWOX mutations: description of five new cases Crossref Full Text | Google Scholar Practical clues for diagnosing WWOX encephalopathy A novel missense variant in the SDR domain of the WWOX gene leads to complete loss of WWOX protein with early-onset epileptic encephalopathy and severe developmental delay A Chinese patient with epilepsy and WWOX compound heterozygous mutations Biallelic variants in HPDL cause pure and complicated hereditary spastic paraplegia Biallelic and monoallelic variants in PLXNA1 are implicated in a novel neurodevelopmental disorder with variable cerebral and eye anomalies Early-infantile onset epilepsy and developmental delay caused by bi-allelic GAD1 variants Pathogenic variants in the myosin chaperone UNC-45B cause progressive myopathy with eccentric cores De novo and bi-allelic pathogenic variants in NARS1 cause neurodevelopmental delay due to toxic gain-of-function and partial loss-of-function effects encoding a presynaptic netrin-G2 adhesion protein lead to a distinct neurodevelopmental disorder Pontocerebellar hypoplasia type 2D and optic nerve atrophy further expand the spectrum associated with selenoprotein biosynthesis deficiency Biallelic mutations in neurofascin cause neurodevelopmental impairment and peripheral demyelination 3T double inversion recovery magnetic resonance imaging: diagnostic advantages in the evaluation of cortical development anomalies Epilepsy subtype-specific copy number burden observed in a genome-wide study of 17458 subjects Brain organoids as model systems for genetic neurodevelopmental disorders A review of copy number variants in inherited neuropathies Crossref Full Text | Google Scholar A loss-of-function homozygous mutation in DDX59 implicates a conserved DEAD-box RNA helicase in nervous system development and function The phenotypic and molecular spectrum of PEHO syndrome and PEHO-like disorders Whole exome sequencing reveals a MLL de novo mutation associated with mild developmental delay and without “hairy elbows”: expanding the phenotype of wiedemann-steiner syndrome 70. Epi25 Collaborative. Electronic address:am00Mjc5QGN1bWMuY29sdW1iaWEuZWR1LA== Epi25 Collaborative and the epilepsies: a whole-exome sequencing study of 29,165 individuals PubMed Abstract | Crossref Full Text | Google Scholar developmental and epileptic encephalopathies (DEEs) Vittori A and David E (2023) Neuroimaging features of WOREE syndrome: a mini-review of the literature Received: 24 September 2023; Accepted: 4 December 2023;Published: 15 December 2023 © 2023 Battaglia, Scorrano, Spiaggia, Basile, Palmucci, Foti, Spatola, Iacomino, Marinangeli, Francia, Comisi, Corsello, Salpietro, Vittori and David. This is an open-access article distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution License (CC BY) distribution or reproduction in other forums is permitted provided the original author(s) and the copyright owner(s) are credited and that the original publication in this journal is cited in accordance with accepted academic practice distribution or reproduction is permitted which does not comply with these terms *Correspondence: Alessandro Vittori YWxleHZpdHRvcmk4MkBnbWFpbC5jb20= Disclaimer: All claims expressed in this article are solely those of the authors and do not necessarily represent those of their affiliated organizations Any product that may be evaluated in this article or claim that may be made by its manufacturer is not guaranteed or endorsed by the publisher 94% of researchers rate our articles as excellent or goodLearn more about the work of our research integrity team to safeguard the quality of each article we publish A serious structure fire took hold of a shed on a property at Alberta Drive Queensland Fire Department firefighters controlled the blaze while Queensland Police officers cordoned off the immediate area The Weekly SOURCE is published by DCM Media Woree State School were always going to be a force to be reckoned with in last year’s Try for 5 Not content to just compete against ten other schools in the North Queensland region they also developed an intra-school competition as extra incentive to help their students understand the importance of regular school attendance Woree State School is part of the Try for 5 inter-school attendance challenge presented by the North Queensland Toyota Cowboys and supported by the Australian Government and Regional Express (REX) school attendance is tracked on a leaderboard with prizes awarded to individual students and families as well as an end of year prize for the school that achieves the highest attendance rates The school captains ensure they lead by example and personally love the addition of a football-themed game their class has introduced to support the program’s philosophy we have an attendance wall where everyone has their name on a footy We move them from one end of the field to the other each day we are at school This is a great visual for our class and we love to see all footballs scoring a try at the end of the week," enthused Biem Cowboys players and ambassadors provide support content and resources to teachers to help keep students motivated and inspired throughout the term The North Queensland Toyota Cowboys have a great game for students to play during these school holidays isn't just fun and games - the program is having a real impact on student outcomes as well Woree State School understands why regular attendance is more difficult for some families and provides individual support and assistance along the way Woree State School find that having Cowboys as role models championing the Try for 5 program helps give an engaging voice and strengthens the work the school does We've had one student whose attendance jumped from 47% to 93% we also saw a great improvement in this child’s grades moving from below average to getting some A’s and B’s Woree State School believe that setting positive habits early into the student's enrolment and providing tailored support makes all the difference “ We have a never give up attitude at Woree State School and know that alongside engagement in the classroom improving attendance rates is a critical step in improving student outcomes”   We appreciate the complex factors that influence students attendance and tailor individualised plans for those who need extra assistance," Mrs Terry Davidson (Principal) said Woree State School’s stellar results are shining through for another year with the school percentage already showing an increase program is partnering with 15 schools across North Queensland in 2021 with the support of the Australian Government Balaclava State SchoolBloomfield River State SchoolCairns West State SchoolCooktown State SchoolDoomadgee State SchoolGarbutt State SchoolHeatley State SchoolSunset State SchoolTownsville West State SchoolTownview State SchoolVincent State SchoolWestern Cape College – WeipaWestern Cape College – MapoonWoree State SchoolWulguru State School Dearden: We just couldn't come up with the play Mini Mods: North Devils Gold U8s v Bowen Seagulls U8s A shed has been destroyed and two residences have been damaged in a structure fire at Woree on Thursday afternoon Any Questions? Please call 1800 070 535 Saturday & Sunday 7:00am – 11:30am (AEST) A survey of voters leaving polling booths in the Far North seat of Mulgrave has revealed an early indication of whether Labor will retain the seat the party has held since 1998 A man is in a life-threatening condition after crashing into a traffic pole in the state’s Far North A man has been shot by police after he allegedly threatened officers and stole their car in far north Queensland. Police were called to an incident with a distressed woman in Cairns early on Wednesday when officers were approached by a 21-year-old man. The man, who is known to police, allegedly threatened officers with a number of weapons before stealing a marked police car. It sparked a pursuit to nearby suburb Woree, where police stopped the car and engaged with the man who was reportedly wielding a steel pole outside the town's IGA store. 'It resulted in the male person being shot by a police officer,' Detective Superintendent Mick Searle said. The man was taken to hospital where he is stable and conscious. An investigation is under way which will be subject to an Ethical Standards Command independent review. Det Supt Searle said how many times the man was shot will form part of the investigation and extended his sympathy to the officer involved. 'This is the last thing this police officer thought he was going to have to do today when he arrived at work and it is the last thing any police officer wants to do,' he said. Major terror attack 'was just HOURS away' before it was foiled by the special forces and police:... Victim of acid attack 'plotted by his ex-partner who teamed up with a gang' dies in hospital six... We are trapped in unsellable newbuild homes after a £52m dual carriageway was built on our... Horror as $4.5M influencer-laden yacht SINKS off Miami... after glam women made a rookie maritime... How Meghan's biggest cheerleader brokered Harry's disastrous BBC interview - three months after... Woman dead and three others including a child injured after car ploughed into pedestrians: Man, 49,... Pub is forced to pay family £75,000 after wrongly accusing them of 'dine and dash' over £150... Woman who was missing for more than 60 years is found 'alive and well' decades after vanishing... American tourist suffers horrific fate while attempting to capture selfie at Rome's Colosseum 'It's a rather giant f*** you.' Royal insider's furious reaction to Meghan's Instagram salvo as... Revealed: The reason behind Fred & Rose West kids' bitter family rift as siblings have 'nothing to... The towns being ruined by day-tripper invasions. Selfie-loving tourists cause traffic hell and the... Hamas hostage, 23, 'raped by personal trainer influencer in her own home after being released' Where 'soft-touch' Britain's asylum seekers are REALLY coming from M&S cyber attack could take 'months' to fully recover from as 'paranoid' staff resort to sleeping in... Husband of British mother, 65, who was knifed to death in French village says her affair is a... Police shoot man in quiet Aussie neighbourhoodCommenting on this article has endedNewest{{#isModerationStatus}}{{moderationStatus}} Cairns Regional Council has constructed a new Animal Management Facility (AMF) at 55-57 Links Drive The new AMF provides essential services for owner reclaim impounding and basic medical treatment for in-house animals With the previous facility having reached capacity and come to the end of its useful life purpose-built facility with more kennels and cat cages The greenery and natural ambience of the Cairns Botanic Garden provided the perfect backdrop for today’s launch of the Mayor’s.. May is the month of Masters in Tropical North Queensland with hockey teams mountain bikers and an array of athletes.. Cairns Chamber of Commerce and Advance Cairns have added their support alongside Master Builders and Access Housing.. Cairns Regional Council acknowledges and pays our respects to the Traditional Custodians of our region Gimuy Walubara Yidinji; Mandingalbay Yidinji; Gunggandji; Dulabed and Malanbara Yidinji; Bundabarra and Wadjanbarra Yidinji; Wanyurr Majay; Mamu and NgadjonJii peoples Postal address: PO Box 359 Cairns QLD 4870 Email: council@cairns.qld.gov.au Web: www.cairns.qld.gov.au Phone: 1300 69 22 47 After hours emergency phone: 1300 69 22 47 Cairns Arts and Culture Map Cairns Disaster Dashboard Cairns Libraries Cairns Performing Arts Centre Smart Green Economy Choose Cairns (Living in Cairns) Go Clubs Great Barrier Reef Masters Games Tanks Arts Centre Ticketlink Minister for Industrial Relations and Minister for RacingThe Honourable Grace Grace Education Minister Grace Grace has today congratulated local schools recognised in Queensland’s 2022 Showcase Awards for Excellence in Schools with Woree State High School and Western Cape College named as FNQ regional winners and White Rock State School receiving a commendation Minister Grace said the Showcase Awards are widely regarded as the most prestigious educational awards in Queensland “One of the privileges of my job as Education Minister is to meet the outstanding teachers and educators delivering innovative and world class opportunities for our young Queenslanders,” Ms Grace said “The Showcase Awards allow us to recognise and celebrate the great work that our schools are doing day-to-day to ensure that Queensland continues to innovate and develop new education practices “The quality of submissions for this year’s awards was once again exceptional and extremely competitive making the task of selecting award winners all the more difficult for the regional judging teams “To be named as one of the 27 regional winners or as one of the 24 to receive a commendation is a significant accolade for these schools It’s an important recognition of their contribution to the state’s education system “I congratulate each and every one of them and wish them all the best in the next rounds which will determine our state finalists Woree State High School Principal Kathryn Todd has been named regional winner of the Griffith University Jack Pizzey Award for Excellence in School Leadership “It is an absolute honour and so humbling to be recognised amongst my education colleagues,” Ms Todd said “We have worked hard to develop a cohesive and high-performing leadership team here at Woree SHS with the aim of keeping our focus on improving student outcomes and wellbeing “Building the capacity of our school leaders means we are better able to support our teachers to do their work “We include all leaders and aspiring leaders in all our big The aspiring leaders particularly bring the teachers’ voice to this planning process This is collaborative co-design – figuring out what works best for our school community together.” Speaker of Queensland Parliament and Member for Mulgrave Curtis Pitt said he was proud of Woree State High “Educators right here in Cairns and Far North Queensland show incredible passion for innovative teaching and learning practices,” Mr Pitt said “I am very proud that Principal Todd has been named the FNQ winner in the Griffith University Jack Pizzey Award for Excellence in School Leadership category and I hope to see her winning streak continue to the state finals "Woree State High school consistently feature as finalists in the Showcase Awards for Excellence and it is a testament to their contribution to education and to their school community." Western Cape College was named the winner of the Bevan Brennan ‘Every Child Needs a Champion’ Award category with their ‘Wis Wei’ the WCC Way project while White Rock State School was commended in the RemServ Showcase Award for Excellence in Parent and Community Engagement category for their ECE to Prep Transitions – Placing students at the centre of our hearts This year there were 86 submissions for the Showcase Awards state-wide Regional award winners and commendation recipients will share in $66,000 worth of development grants to further support their initiatives The 27 regional award winners will be whittled down to a smaller number of state finalists next month before the overall winners across the 10 categories are announced at a conference in Brisbane in October 2022 Further information about the Showcase Awards for Excellence in Schools, including the full list of regional winners and commendations, is available at: https://showcase.education.qld.gov.au/ Please use our complaints and compliments form North Queensland Toyota Cowboy Tahlulah Tillett helped Woree State School fire up the Woree Wonka Machine for the last time in 2023 during her term 4 Try for 5 visit and final time connecting with graduating year 6 students It was a bittersweet trip to Cairns for the Cowboys community ambassador and NRLW player who offered well wishes to students who will head off to high school in 2024 having been part of the program since year 2 Woree State School’s uniquely designed and built Wonka machine has been put to good use in drawing class prize winners as a reward for increased school attendance Woree State School Assistant Principal Shane Curley said their Wonka machine - fed with golden tickets earned by competing classes as they reach attendance milestones - builds excitement and a positive culture around school every day “We’ve been doing the Wonka Machine for about four years and it’s one of those things or events that kids will remember from school and it’s simply about making it fun,” he said and trying to do different things each term “On top of that I think the Cowboys connection is really important because students see other people care about them in the community there is a stronger connection with a higher profile group so they look forward to all the visits knowing that someone cares about them.” It’s a similar story across town at Balaclava State School where their term 4 attendance party invited 100% attendance students and their families to enjoy a barbecue lunch Students had the chance to learn some new skills and run around with Cairns junior Tillett who has also become a familiar face there through regular visits and online catch ups with staff and students Tillett said schools throughout Cairns are committed to the Try for 5 with fun and creative initiatives like the Woree Wonka Machine and Try for 5 attendance parties helping instill a sense of excitement around the program “You go to these schools at least once a term so you build a good rapport with the students and now those year 6 students are heading off to high school next year,” she said “While it is sad to know I won’t see them at visits next year it’s also very exciting to see what the next journey and next chapter brings that’s really exciting and as long as they keep ‘trying for five’ they’ll be fine “I think the program helps set them up for success it instills the culture within kids and families to attend school every day I certainly hope they carry that routine with them into high school “It’s always fun to get back and see the kids see how excited they get and to have further events where there’s community engagement with families who turn up to be part of it is quite awesome as well.” trip to Cairns also included visits to participating schools Cairns West State School and White Rock State School program is designed to address short and long term impacts of students missing foundation learning in their primary years through poor school attendance and rewards individual classes and schools using the club’s profile and ambassadors The program will return to schools in the Cairns region in 2024 with the support of the Australian Government and Rex Airlines Police say the man is in a ‘stable and conscious’ condition at Cairns hospital as investigation continue A 21-year-old man is in a “stable and conscious” condition after he was shot by police in Cairns Queensland police said they had been called to a Bungalow address just after 5.30am on Wednesday following reports that a woman was in distress Police allege that at about 8am a 21-year-old man who is known to them “threatened police with a number of weapons” before stealing a marked police vehicle and driving it to Sondrio Street in the neighbouring suburb of Woree Police intercepted the vehicle and engaged with the man a second time “which resulted in that male person being shot by a police officer” detective acting superintendent Mick Searle said Sign up for Guardian Australia’s free morning and afternoon email newsletters for your daily news roundup Police were still investigating how many times the man was shot and the wider details around the alleged theft of the vehicle The man was in a “stable and conscious” condition at Cairns hospital “This is the last thing that this police officer thought he was going to have to do today when he arrived for work and it’s the last thing that any police officer wants to do as part of their duties,” Searle said “It is very distressing for the officer who fires the shot and also for those surrounding who are witnesses to it.” Sign up to Afternoon Update: Election 2025 Free daily newsletterOur Australian afternoon update breaks down the key election campaign stories of the day telling you what’s happening and why it matters The Queensland Ambulance Service confirmed it had treated a patient but could not provide further details A Woree supermarket owner has revealed the piercing costs his business has suffered due to escalating youth crime while a Cairns councillor also illuminated the costs of security to ratepayers ABC News News HomeCairns alleged stabbing: Woman dies man seriously injured at Woree homeShare Cairns alleged stabbing: Woman dies man seriously injured at Woree homeTopic:Law, Crime and Justice Evidence was collected from the Woree home, where the woman died. (ABC News: Renee Cluff) Link copiedShareShare articleA woman has died and a man has serious injuries after an alleged stabbing in far north Queensland. Emergency services were called to the Woree home about 3:00pm to respond to reports of a domestic disturbance. The woman was found dead inside the home, and the man was taken to the Cairns Base Hospital. Criminal investigation branch detectives and scenes of crime officers are at the scene. Acting Inspector Geoff Marsh said the man phoned police to report the incident. He said they were not looking for any further suspects. "All evidence suggests that the couple were home alone, their children were at school," Acting Inspector Marsh said. "The children are being cared for by neighbours. "They're shortly to be taken by the police to the child protection and investigation unit at Cairns police station where elder siblings are to arrive from out of town to take care of them." Police guard the Woree house where the woman was allegedly stabbed. (ABC News: Renee Cluff) CNN and the BBC World Service which is copyright and cannot be reproduced AEST = Australian Eastern Standard Time which is 10 hours ahead of GMT (Greenwich Mean Time) It was an evening of glitz and glamour for Woree State High School’s senior students at their formal evening Don't miss out on the headlines from Cairns Followed categories will be added to My News It was an evening of glitz and glamour for Woree State High School’s senior students at their formal evening Held at the Pullman International on November 19 this year’s graduating class celebrated the end of a chapter and the beginning of a new one The school also set up a live stream camera at front of the venue to capture the arrivals on the night Cairns Post photographer Brendan Radke was there to capture all the glitz and glamour of the evening The year 2020 will be truly memorable for Year 12 students who in their final year of schooling have faced a mammoth hurdle in wrapping up the year due to the pandemic school formals and graduations have been able to proceed in the region with the key impacts on the event coming in the form of staggered arrivals Restrictions on dancing and attendance have now eased but did create new-look events for schools in 2020 Keep an eye on the Cairns Post website for school formal photos from around the region over the coming week 2020 FORMAL AND GRADUATION PHOTO GALLERIES Bentley Park College Cairns State High School Djarragun College Freshwater Christian College graduation Peace Lutheran College Redlynch State College Trinity Bay State High School Trinity Anglical School Smithfield State High St Andrew’s College St Monica’s College Retiring Member for Leichhardt Warren Entsch has blasted the ALP’s efforts to liken a Far North political hopeful to Donald Trump during the federal election campaign. Far North leaders have cast their eyes’ ahead following Labor’s big win in Leichhardt with Matt Smith to be called on to deliver hundreds of millions in funding to kickstart the region’s crippled economy. Police and emergency services have located a man’s body in a unit on Sondrio Street FEDERAL Member for Leichardt Warren Entsch MP has congratulated Woree State School students who were yesterday awarded a $500 Ripples of Change grant for protecting their local environment and the health of the Great Barrier Reef Mr Entsch said the awards encourage students to learn about and care for their local environments and promote real change in their communities “Cairns has a strong connection to the neighbouring Great Barrier Reef and the local students have an important role to play in its care for future generations,” Mr Entsch said “I’m proud to support the work of our Reef Guardian schools as it empowers our students to make a positive difference and gives them an opportunity to be involved in the local community.” Woree State School science coordinator Debbie Townsend said they were excited to receive the Ripples of Change grant “We will use our Ripples of Change grant to implement our bugs and butterfly garden project to improve biodiversity on the school grounds,” Ms Townsend said “We’re going to plant native plants for their flowering and sustainable properties and our students will be able to study the type of birds and insects living in the garden.” Grant winners include Emerald State High School Woree State School and East Ayr State School More than 310 schools and over 127,000 students take part in Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority’s Reef Guardian Schools program across Queensland Each school undertakes a variety of activities aimed at improving the Reef’s health and resilience Privacy & Disclaimer | Accessibility Cairns Regional Council is ready to close a pedestrian bridge in Woree unless it sees evidence of popular use Residents have said doing so would create serious danger for the community A WOREE State High School music teacher has pleaded guilty to possessing graphic child pornography Don't miss out on the headlines from Crime and Justice after police found 180 illegal images on a computer 29 pleaded guilty to three counts of possessing child exploitation materials and one count of using a carriage service to access child pornography The former teacher was arrested while at the school The images found were stored on his computer and hard drive using titles such as “14-year-old boy” and “pedo” The court heard they included young boys in sexually provocative poses and pictures of sexual intercourse between children and adults CAIRNS MAGISTRATE IN COURT WAYWARD DRIVER COPS A SCARE IS THIS THE END FOR LOCAL MECHANICS? EX-COP REFUSED BAIL IN DOMESTIC VIOLENCE CASE RUSH HOUR: THE STORIES YOU NEED TO KNOW TODAY Mr Larkin admitted using “peer to peer” sites to find the images searching terms such as “hidden camera” and “boys” He also ordered an illegal DVD from Canada “He said he would rather look at children than have sex with them,” his defence barrister Joshua Trevino said Judge Anthony Rafter questioned claims Mr Larkin “believed the websites were considered legitimate as they were not blocked by the Education Department” “It’s hard to accept that from an educated person,” he said Mr Trevino told the court “in my submission the court can be confident he is on the pathway to rehabilitation.” But Crown prosector Kevin De Bonis pointed to the serious nature of the charges “This is not a victimless crime,” he said “The children themselves are the victims.” Larkin was sentenced to 18 months’ jail for possessing child exploitation materials He was sentenced to 18 months’ jail for using a carriage service to access child pornography and with a $2000 two-year good behaviour bond The illegal images and his computer equipment will be destroyed Mr Trevino told the court his client understood his teaching career was over “He acknowledges and accepts his conduct renders him inappropriate .. The court heard he plans to pursue a career in hospitality Update: The “aggressive” alleged assault of a man in a Cairns shopping centre food court which left him with a fractured skull was witnessed by multiple shoppers A woman accused of killing her partner in a Babinda park was allegedly heard by family saying she would “send you back in a box” after stabbing him repeatedly with a kitchen knife A Cairns nurse has spoken of treating the man who was shot by police after he stole their vehicle and threatened officers with weapons Representatives from a Cairns aged care home are meeting with residents and their families to discuss the future after it was confirmed the facility was no longer fit for purpose and will close Critical care paramedics rushed to a suburban Cairns street after two men riding a motorbike crashed into a pole in the early hours of the morning Three people including a child who was calling out for help are at the centre of a rescue in a flooded creek in Cairns later on Friday afternoon A civil-rights group has described a flyer disseminated by a Far North Queensland church as “outrageous disgusting and hurtful” for its depiction of an “evil” Jewish person PARAMEDICS are currently at the scene of a forklift accident at the Toll NQX transport depot in Woree It is believed a man was hit by the machinery about 12.30pm Three ambulance crews are currently on scene A Cairns business owner has been forced to tighten security and pay for numerous break-in repairs while his staff of mostly young women are forced to leave work in groups for safety Well-respected giant of the Far North business community Mario Calanna has died after a long running cancer battle – his friendly smile will long be remembered by generations touched by the pharmacy owner’s old school charm and community advocacy The Year 12 class of Woree State High School put on their finest suits and gowns and put on a show at their senior formal A teenager has been taken to hospital with a serious leg injury after a crash involving a motorbike and a vehicle in Woree at lunchtime CONTRACTORS have started the subdivisional earthworks for a proposed $175 million multi-unit development at Woree Don't miss out on the headlines from Business The works involve three subdivisions including two commercial lots fronting the Bruce Highway on the old drive-in site plus “a super lot” designed for hundreds of units Deputy Mayor and planning and environment committee chairman Terry James said the three-lot subdivision for Sunset Driveinn Pty Ltd was approved two years ago He said at this stage it was just earthworks for the two commercial lots plus the super lot at the rear of the property “The super lot has plans to house 1000 people,” Mr James said He said as far as he was aware the work did not involve the start of any construction Project spokesman Jason Guarrera could not be contacted but he told the Cairns Post three years ago that the 6.27ha site was earmarked for 520 units apartments and townhouses to house more than 1000 people he said he was hoping the first stage of the four-stage residential development could start later in 2013 The commercial lots of 3700sq m were expected to be a mix of one and two levels with potential tenants including a medical centre Two years ago it was placed on the market for $24 million almost eight times what it sold for at $3.3 million in 2011 Mr Guarrera said the campaign was “a marketing tool” to attract an institutional investor or other parties into a joint venture of a staged project Far Northern tourism heavyweight Ken Chapman entertainment and leisure figure Hans Eberstaller (the managing director of AHL Strategic Investments) and Cairns man Premjit Singh are directors of Sunset Driveinn Pty Ltd which owns the Bruce Highway site and is behind the development The 5.5ha property was listed by WCB Global Real Estate in Sydney with licensee Geoffrey Hill saying the owners were testing the market The property has council approval for the 503 units two 3500sq m commercial sites and 780 car spaces It was to be built in four stages of about 130 units each over four years Home loans with longer interest-only periods are appearing in Australia as housing costs climb Investors made jaw-dropping gains in big tech and Bitcoin in the past decade Real opportunities lie in areas no one is talking about yet