Margaritavillae tropicus. Common name: Dan. Habitat: Far North Queensland reefs and rainforests. Characterised by: Jimmy Buffet music, Hawaiian shirt & puns.
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10 Nov 2024
OK, I’ve now seen @gomeztheband more than any band live, and after all these years these blokes are always amazing. Awesome reworking of classics (LOVED what they did with Get Miles) and some quality new stuff. Regretted not getting some Handbags tunes to takeaway.
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31 Oct 2024
Nearly 12 months after Cairns’ emergency messaging system failed spectacularly in the wake of Cyclone Jasper, looks like still nothing has been fixed.
Thankfully this is a false alarm
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19 Sep 2024
A chocolate teapot would be quite delicious if it were used for brewing matcha and you drank it quickly.
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18 Sep 2024
There are already independent audits of reef science. It's call "science".
18 Sep 2024
Today I stood with renowned marine scientist Dr. Peter Ridd calling for immediate action on the unnecessary red tape surrounding the GBR. We would like to see the Qld Gov conduct independent audits of reef science, which has been flawed for years.
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14 Sep 2024
Houndini 🪄🐾
17 Apr 2024
Every now and then my “pun a day” calendar absolutely delivers 🪄🐶
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7 Aug 2024
Arisa was born in Cairns so I did this for the Post when she was selected for the Paris Olympics. What little champion.
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2 Jun 2024
The mayor of Townsville is in a bit of strife after exaggerating his military service and uni qualifications.
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19 May 2024
Easily the most funny Aussie movie I have watched in years. Get it up ya!
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24 Apr 2024
No longer able to rent movies from Telstra’s streaming service without a separate set top box. Hey @Telstra, stop trying to make Fetch happen!
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17 Apr 2024
Every now and then my “pun a day” calendar absolutely delivers 🪄🐶
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5 Mar 2024
The day has finally arrived: the Great CD Extinction Event is currently underway at JB Hi Fi.
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19 Feb 2024
Hey @10NewsFirstQLD your mid-commercial news updates in Cairns are 💩. Top story tonight is apparently “a giant of Cairns business has died”. That’s it. No name, no details, no nothing. Regional Australia deserves a better televised news service. @ABCmediawatch
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21 Jan 2024
The message is simple: don’t be a moron during The Big Wet. So many lives at risk - and not just these idiots - from stupid decisions.
Natural selection at its best. Also the reason our swift water team are so busy during the monsoon #cairns
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4 Jan 2024
I'm creating an "OnlyDans," where Dans get together to complain about being called "Dan the man, Daniel-san" and "Danny Boy" our whole lives.
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23 Dec 2023
A Royal Commission into why smoke alarms only chirp at 2am when their batteries are low
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23 Dec 2023
Tough day today. 90 per cent of our possessions are out on the street kerb waiting to be taken to the dump. We have one last trip to our flood-stricken home to clean up then we say goodbye for at least 12 months while everything is torn down and (hopefully) rebuilt. #Cairnsflood
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19 Dec 2023
This is NOT the attitude of fellow flood victims I have spoken to in my suburb of Holloways Beach. Many are traumatised and desperate for physical and emotional assistance. Sure, this bloke is funny but please don’t think everyone affected by the #FNQflood is fine. We need help.
19 Dec 2023
A North Queensland resident, and quite possibly the most Australian man of all time, has summed up the She'll Be Right attitude flood affected residents have been gamely carrying with them though the disaster.
In a moment captured on film that's already garnering widespread adoration, local resident 'Jonesy' was approached by fellow resident and accidental flood documenter Gavin Dear.
Dear's videos, which have shown the resiliency of the region, have been viewed countless times. And Jonesy's moment may be the best of the lot.
Approaching Jonesy's house in a boat to check on his wellbeing, Dear was greeted by the shirtless lord remarking "Yeah nah, bloody... s'all good."
Not a bad attitude to have in the face of record-setting floods, all things considered.
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19 Dec 2023
FLOODED & NOT FORGETTING: always check the fine print on insurance policies and on updates to your policy that are sent through. We thought we had top notch cover from @RACQOfficial for our vehicle that went underwater in #cairnsflooding We were wrong.
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19 Dec 2023
Dare you to read through this without a dry eye 🥲
18 Dec 2023
Cairns Post flood edition is free of charge today. Read all about devastation brought by the 100 year flood event and how our community has rallied behind those in need. #Cairnsflood #Barronriver
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17 Dec 2023
Unprecedented flooding in Machans and Holloways Beach - highest in more than 50 years. Water is waist deep and rising in the middle of our street. Neighbours are evacuating
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17 Dec 2023
If there is one clear thing that need to come out of this: it’s with more severe and FREQUENT storms predicted as a result of climate change for this part of the world, SES need more funding, more volunteers and more support. Not just from govt. #cairnsflood @QldFES
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18 Dec 2023
24 hours later, after receiving a TXT alert from Cairns Regional Council that Holloways Beach was at risk of flooding (we were already on the roof) we haven’t heard a peep from the new disaster alert system about flooding. No idea when or if we can get back to assess damage.
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