Cairns Mayor Bob Manning has backed calls for a review of the assessment procedures used for dam infrastructure projects. Research commissioned by the.
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Top chefs collaborate for a tasty fundraiser
Caption (left to right): Executive Chefs Graeme Miles – Pullman Casino (Tamarind), Dave Hart – Pullman International Cairns, Mayor Bob Manning, Aaron Habgood – Shangri-la, and Karel Polis – Hilton Cairns
Some of the city’s top chefs will combine their gastronomic talents to serve up a delectable menu at this year’s 5-Star Chefs for Charity gala dinner.
Initiated last year as the signature fundraiser for the Mayor’s Christmas Cheer Appeal, the inaugural event raised over $26,000 to provide food hampers for people needing a little extra help over the festive season.
Organisers are hopeful of toppling that achievement at this year’s dinner, which will be hosted by the Shangri-La on 24 July.
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