tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3182703408922632531.post1260499646835312448..comments2023-04-20T04:34:11.624+10:00Comments on CAIRNS HILLBILLY WATCH - DAILY LIFE IN CAIRNS, QLD EXPLAINED BY RATIONAL, THINKING PEOPLE: GAVIN KING STUNNINGLY MUTE ON LOCAL/STATE ISSUE - CARE TO GUESS WHY?Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger70125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3182703408922632531.post-6235321638188163162012-10-24T17:55:24.923+10:002012-10-24T17:55:24.923+10:00You are right anon 6.42 just check the times and y...You are right anon 6.42 just check the times and you will see that I raised the issue of female representation first -HBW then carried the story.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3182703408922632531.post-90257973166101770452012-10-24T06:42:14.552+10:002012-10-24T06:42:14.552+10:00Anonymous, the lack of female representation has b...Anonymous, the lack of female representation has been covered on another thread. This shouldn't surprise anyone. The LNP State Government have the least number of female politicians in Australia and in fact, have fewer female MPS than does Afghanistan. A characteristic of arch-conservative parties is their disdain for women. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3182703408922632531.post-17861269112829957212012-10-23T08:37:26.123+10:002012-10-23T08:37:26.123+10:00Was anyone else as surprised at ch7/9 footage last...Was anyone else as surprised at ch7/9 footage last night of the leading players in Cairns business sitting down to a meeting to decide our future? Two things stood out for me 1)no Mayor -he was at a more important meeting elsewhere it seems and 2)not one woman was present.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3182703408922632531.post-22332432757531651902012-10-22T19:13:11.401+10:002012-10-22T19:13:11.401+10:00Well Bling, you certainly are showing the people o...Well Bling, you certainly are showing the people of Queensland your LNP philosophy, "USER PAYS" no two ways about it. See where you're closing down more and more State financed nursing homes, so the elderly poor will have nowhere to go to die. Yeah, there's no such thing as A FREE LUNCH as you put it, especially when you're old and poor, but not if you're a developer wanting a handout from the Council for "headworks". Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3182703408922632531.post-42121099843077973072012-10-21T17:11:03.975+10:002012-10-21T17:11:03.975+10:00Ms Elly mae -love the power of the little people! ...Ms Elly mae -love the power of the little people! HBW please keep anons happening -I for one would not put my name to posts for fear of retribution from the great unwashed.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3182703408922632531.post-47892840137113121962012-10-21T13:45:30.801+10:002012-10-21T13:45:30.801+10:00You're all so mean and cruel to me. Why would ...You're all so mean and cruel to me. Why would I comment on that stupid bicycle path for anyway? It's Council business so I left that for Bob. He knows what I think on the matter which is all that counts. As for number of people who have lost their jobs in the public service, that is the responsibility of the public service and has nothing to do with me. Of course I don't know and that's what I told The Cairns Post. "How the FUCK would I know?" I said to some lisping trainee journalist. They didn't cover my lovely luncheon meeting where I was the guest (awesome food!) of Chinese Ministers Xhu Zhang, Fo Dong and Xhin Xxaiou now did they? Nor did they cover my guest speakers dinner meeting with HS Vision and the Gasparin people re the new 6 star hotel and Woollies centre in the CBD. No. Instead The Cairns Post gets smart arse young trainees to ask me about that no good useless report ito dredging the inlet and how many lazy dickhead useless public servants have been given the arse. As if I would care to bloody know? We're doing an excellent job in managing the State, turfing out the dying drones and all these gross, disgusting deformed things, out of the free mursing homes, like Eventide. Can you imagine, people thinking they can die at the taxpayers expense? Unbelievable. Then they had all these disgusting lumps of so called humans there, being fed and given beds at the taxpayers expense. I mean, the taxpayers are actually keeping these things alive! Then there are all these old bludgers who wanted cheap taxi rides. You know there isn't such a thing as a FREE LUNCH but those bludgers can't understand it. Then there are the bludgers who expect to get their leg or arm prosthesis subsidised from the Health Dept. Hand outs, hand outs bloody everywhere! Then there were the old bludgers crying and fainting when we turfed them out of the Government run caravan park. I mean, honestly? You see what those Labor dogs did? Dogs! That's why I am so against Labor. They don't give a shit, no, not a shit for the real people. I have always said that. My philosophy is one where I am absolutely for the people. I believe in USER PAYS and NO FREE LUNCHES by golly we're going to see that everyone pays. All the people will pay, for reproducing biological stuff ups like deformed (ugh gross) babies, for getting sick, for being lame, and for dying. USER PAYS. We're doing a fantastic job in running the State, letting Councils abolish all that stupid green tape and all the money developers had to fork out in head works. Let the ratepayer pay for them, after all they will be using the hotels and shopping centres. It,s ratepayers money better spent than on an idiotic Entertainment Precinct that dickhead Laborites think would attract kiddies wanting to see (of all things) Mary Poppins or stupid old biddies wanting to see Phantom of the Opera. Well toodle pips for now. I'm off to another awesome dinner as guest of Minister Fo Dong. He's a lovely guy, coughs a bit and lol he has that nasty habit of spitting, but I am very culturally aware and can take it. Toodle pips everyone.Gawain Bling, Dishonourable Member for Mackenzienoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3182703408922632531.post-40957747287343114022012-10-21T13:00:42.985+10:002012-10-21T13:00:42.985+10:00jim-bob jnr I wonder if King even bothered to visi...jim-bob jnr I wonder if King even bothered to visit all the Government Departments before the sackings were known and explained it all to the various Managers? From what I can find out, and I don't know any managers, but some front line staff I know tell me they haven't ever seen King in their office. This is something King should have done as a matter of courtesy. I now know three, possibly four people who have lost their jobs locally. I agree, it is very poor that King doesn't know the exact figures. Could you imagine the uproar if the Member for Cairns was female and Labor and said she didn't know how many Cairns public servants had lost their jobs? She would be crucified.<br />Yes, Anonymous above, the blog has taken off. I actually had someone tell me about it and to "make sure" I read it!!!Ms Elly-Maynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3182703408922632531.post-73987910548499562842012-10-21T11:36:22.168+10:002012-10-21T11:36:22.168+10:00Makes you wonder how many of the cyclists who part...Makes you wonder how many of the cyclists who participated in the protest used their vote to get Val out of office?? Egg on face anyone?<br />The CP is giving the new mayor a very easy run compared to the vilification of both Val and Di Forsythe -remember that disgraceful front page about Lyons House? So untrue -yet no-one came out to defend all the great work done by Di when she was in office. Both she and Val were out and about talking to people and making themselves available to anyone who wished to raise a point -socially or otherwise. This latest lot are the unseen who seem to be in the pockets of "big business" Cairns style -think "HEAD WORKS" for example -this decision is going to cost us ratepayers plenty. Wake up people you have been had big time.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3182703408922632531.post-22825215994328916042012-10-21T11:00:07.245+10:002012-10-21T11:00:07.245+10:00Manning doesn't go and speak publicly anywhere...Manning doesn't go and speak publicly anywhere! He just can't do it. Boring to watch on T.V. also. The Travelling Film Festival attracting huge crowds and where was the Mayor to welcome and open this prestigious event? Actually saw ex Mayor Val in the audience supporting it once again. While on the subject saw Cr. Shilling swanning outside the lobby of the Civic Theatre Brass, Sweat and Tears concert last night. The lobby was crowded, people trying to get drinks and ending up sitting on the steps and garden area outside. He surely must have eyes and ears and realize the need for a CEP (shovel ready) after seeing this show full of very talented locals. Hope he slipped off his seat also.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3182703408922632531.post-84463506184002357342012-10-21T07:36:11.706+10:002012-10-21T07:36:11.706+10:00Gee HBW this blog is really starting to take off, ...Gee HBW this blog is really starting to take off, people all over Cairns are now realizing what they have done at the last local and state elections well doneAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3182703408922632531.post-84673026122487287062012-10-21T05:24:52.618+10:002012-10-21T05:24:52.618+10:00Time to move to Townsville, you are correct, there...Time to move to Townsville, you are correct, there should have been community "leaders" at such an important expo. After all the hype about the need to "diversify", something like a Mining Expo should have attracted our so called "leaders". Since he was elected as Mayor, I havent seen Manning or any of the Councillors apart from Rob Pyne and Richie Bates at community functions.rubynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3182703408922632531.post-20353313776836109152012-10-21T00:25:14.968+10:002012-10-21T00:25:14.968+10:00is this THE piece of land the Entertainment Precin...is this THE piece of land the Entertainment Precinct was to have been built on? The one that Manning said OVER AND OVER was "critical" for ports development? Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3182703408922632531.post-34998737921786319452012-10-21T00:12:02.342+10:002012-10-21T00:12:02.342+10:00Comment @ 11:08
Written and authorised by a menta...Comment @ 11:08 <br />Written and authorised by a mental giant from the LNP? At least the author is unwiitingly educating and opening their mind reading the comments on this blog! HahahahaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3182703408922632531.post-90820109537469952082012-10-20T20:30:52.256+10:002012-10-20T20:30:52.256+10:00Anyone else missing the zest and energy of Val'...Anyone else missing the zest and energy of Val's mayoral term? Val was 'there', you would personally see her at most of the city's events, be it a Cairns Choral Society event, or the Ukulele festival (her own concept), or anything that promoted Cairns and its economy. Post mayoral office, she was even at the 'ride to work' breakfast the other day, rode her bike in from Machin's even though a dodgy hip has to be dealt with soon (heard that on her 4CA interview (no NOT McKenzie). She was our own hands-on mayor and so very approachable.<br />Conversely, has anyone actually seen Mayor Manning? At anything? Anyone? <br />I had a stand at the inaugural Mining Expo at the show grounds last weekend. It was lauded as a coup for Cairns (by no less than The Cairns Post) with many big-name companies exhibiting their businesses. Stood there representing my company, selling my wares, trying to drum up business. No sign of our mayor. No sign of any of our divisional councillors, no member for Cairns, no member for Leichardt, no chamber of commerce, nor Advance Cairns. The Consul General for Papua New Guinea paid a visit, so I suppose someone in government was interested - though wrong government. <br />Wouldn't you think our politicians (of all tiers), or our 'business leaders' from the plethora of organisations claiming to speak for business, would have made the effort to present themselves at this event? Oh well, I guess it didn't involve Chinese tourists, or a shopping centre, or a real estate development, so not important. No wonder Townsville is going gang-busters.<br />Time to move to Townsvillenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3182703408922632531.post-67330644299415508362012-10-20T18:39:24.883+10:002012-10-20T18:39:24.883+10:00Read todays Cairns Post. King doesnt have a clue h...Read todays Cairns Post. King doesnt have a clue how many public servants have been sacked in his own electorate. And this is the fuckwit people elected to REPRESENT them in Parliament? Jesus Christ, he doesn't even know what his own Government is doing in his own electorate. Christ or mighty so then he reckons all the government departments will love him and everything will be just hunky dory with their operations.jim-bob jnr.noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3182703408922632531.post-11388203290161803122012-10-20T18:09:11.158+10:002012-10-20T18:09:11.158+10:00kings web page is very dormant not much going on ...kings web page is very dormant not much going on as usual Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3182703408922632531.post-30182482906921049932012-10-20T12:44:44.435+10:002012-10-20T12:44:44.435+10:00Yes, CP. So, once again, it looks like the Cairns ...Yes, CP. So, once again, it looks like the Cairns community is about to be booted in the backside by the white shoe brigade ... as a few HBW regulars predicted would happen in light of the vehement and seemingly illogical opposition to the CEP. Now one of the last remaining views over the Inlet will be the domain of a few well-heeled punters. It makes you weep when you think of what could have been, and the good it would have done Cairns. Imagine how Val Schier feels?Tony Hillierhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06811119917896735831noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3182703408922632531.post-43723748238905778382012-10-20T09:33:16.686+10:002012-10-20T09:33:16.686+10:00Ummm jim-bob, old mate, china plate, nice to see s...Ummm jim-bob, old mate, china plate, nice to see someone was more shickered than you last night. Look at the umm comments from Anonymous 03.03!! Huh??? WTF?Bob R.noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3182703408922632531.post-1095057763986927342012-10-20T06:44:14.877+10:002012-10-20T06:44:14.877+10:00Also..CP today
So the Seaswift hysterical opposit...<br />Also..CP today<br /><br />So the Seaswift hysterical opposition to the CEP becomes clearer now with "1 year" of negotiations finalised with sale to outside interest. So "working port" profits will leave town and we no CEP.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3182703408922632531.post-8892240148622622492012-10-20T06:38:03.571+10:002012-10-20T06:38:03.571+10:00
CP. 6 Star hotel. Will have to be built on the wa...<br />CP. 6 Star hotel. Will have to be built on the waterfront near the casino on Ports North Land. What about a working port? lolAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3182703408922632531.post-17002782302078606022012-10-20T06:34:15.036+10:002012-10-20T06:34:15.036+10:00King has spoken !
Todays CP
Saying the unions ar...King has spoken !<br /><br />Todays CP<br /><br />Saying the unions are fearmongering by putting a number on the number of job losses in the region. King reckons that not knowing how many, for workers not knowing their future is NOT fearmongering. I see. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3182703408922632531.post-6046948387128631732012-10-20T03:03:02.349+10:002012-10-20T03:03:02.349+10:00Thank you for the good writeup. It in fact was a a...Thank you for the good writeup. It in fact was a amusement account it. Look advanced to far added agreeable from you! By the way, how could we communicate?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3182703408922632531.post-21724438346256113932012-10-19T20:56:56.157+10:002012-10-19T20:56:56.157+10:00MESSAGE TO CRC DIVISIONAL COUNCILLORS: Re the bike...MESSAGE TO CRC DIVISIONAL COUNCILLORS: Re the bike track rip-up: This proposal has nothing to do with Parking, Cycling or Safety. This proposal is about Terry James and Unity settling old scores - getting even. The bike track was a Val Shier council initiative and it exists as a magnificent legacy to the 'woman' who had the temerity to unseat Byrne as mayor - and thereby bringing some desperately needed accountability to Cairns Council. The Unity haters have never forgiven her for that. James, in a spiteful attempt at payback, has sought a symbolic get-even by proposing the rip up of 300 metres of prime serviceable bike track without any consultation whatsoever. He has miscalculated. The opposition to this proposal has been overwhelming and completely unexpected, both by James and Manning, who must have been privy to this motion. Both have failed to realise that Cairns has moved on from the Byrne anything-goes days of a compliant docile electorate and ineffective opposition to their dodgy deals. We've had a term of good local government, even though most are only belatedly coming to that realisation.<br />Now you will be asked to accept a Manning 'compromise', whereby a perfectly good bike track is replaced by another (perhaps almost as good) bike track. For what purpose? Nothing changes - no net safety increase, some issues are addressed, others are created. Same-same. Except! Tens of thousands of ratepayer dollars will be wasted in an exercise of removing the egg from Terry James' face. Please rescind this proposal, and please reject the 'compromise'. T. Asquithnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3182703408922632531.post-78581107723319237152012-10-19T20:24:34.915+10:002012-10-19T20:24:34.915+10:00
Townsville has 2.8 % unemployment and we have 10%...<br />Townsville has 2.8 % unemployment and we have 10%. Gavin King reports the news of our unemployment rate as fantastic? He is on denial drug. Townsville article cites diversity behind the low unemployment that Cairns does not have, Gavin King is doing NOTHING to diversify our economy. NOTHING NOTHING NOTHING. Houses are going up for sale. Wake up and smell the coffee, wet season comes POTENTIAL COLLAPSE.<br /><br />https://www.townsvillebulletin.com.au/article/2012/10/19/368170_news.html<br /><br />NOTHING IN THE CAIRNS POST, WE ARE TREATED WITH TOTAL CONTEMPT.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3182703408922632531.post-76058041576242632362012-10-19T18:02:40.933+10:002012-10-19T18:02:40.933+10:00Jesus, now King and his mates have closed down Eve...Jesus, now King and his mates have closed down Eventide Nursing Home in Brisbane. Is there no end to these attacks on the handicapped, the disabled, the elderly and the frail aged? What kind of monsters have we elected? Not even fucken old Joh fucken Bjelke-Petersen dared to touch the State run Nursing Homes. BASTARDS to do that to old people and nurses!jim-bob jnr.noreply@blogger.com