Cancer appeal in full bloom
SIMPLY wearing yellow was not enough for two Cairns businesswomen who opted for a very literal interpretation of Daffodil Day’s sartorial requirements.
Halpin Partners staff donned their brightest lemon clobber in solidarity with the Cancer Council’s Daffodil Day appeal yesterday.
Loren Gillison and Amy Garcia stepped it up a notch, transforming themselves into the most lifelike depictions of the flower possible without getting soil under their toenails.
“We feel it is such a worthy cause and we are always very happy to be involved,” Ms Gillison explained.
“The bright and cheerful flower can signify hope for these people and that they are not alone in their community.”
Visit daffodilday.com.au to donate. A SMITHFIELD man has been arrested and charged over a string of 12 alleged drug, weapon, stealing and driving offences including illegal firearm possession after a raid on Wednesday. Cairns Tactical Crime Squad officers surrounded a Darkin Cl home just before noon and took the man into custody. The charges relate to alleged offences at Smithfield, Gordonvale, Aeroglen, Cairns City and Westcourt between March 7 and August 14.
Fuel card allegations
A MAN who allegedly used his workplace fuel card to make purchases for himself is due to appear before the court next month. The 28-year-old Edmonton employee of an Innisfail tyre shop is expected in Cairns Magistrates Court on September 16, facing a charge of stealing as a clerk or servant.