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23/06/2026

Far North Queensland Hospital Foundation really does nail this event every year… this one just happened to raise $1.1 million.

Not all superheroes wear capes…
some ride to Cooktown in the Cardiac Challenge.
The rest of us raise money too, just with champagne instead of Lycra. Same goal, very different levels of cardio.

The FNQLD Hospital Foundation donor dinner is one of those nights where community shows up as connections. A room full of people catching up, reconnecting and backing a very good cause, raising funds to bring ECMO capability to Cairns Hospital.

Dr Ken Chapman opened with “community”, and you could feel it.

Then Brett Goodban shared his story of survival thanks to ECMO. A reminder that this equipment is the reason he’s here to tell the story.

Nu Nu Restaurant delivered an outstanding menu, and the band, The MARIAs, had me briefly convinced I could dance.

Turns out saving lives and supporting your regional hospital pairs very well with champagne, which is convenient, because I’m clearly doing my part.

Any donation will be greatly appreciated by the foundation and those they serve. https://fundraising.fnqhf.org.au/donate

19/06/2026

CGT update from Joel on ABC Far North

The Government has softened its proposed CGT changes after backlash:

Threshold for small business concessions lifting $2m → $10m
New concessions flagged for start‑ups
Some trusts now exempt

Joel broke it down on ABC Cairns yesterday afternoon

Joel starts speaking at 1:06 into the episode.
Listen here👇

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22/05/2026

Proud to support the Cairns Master Builders Queensland KIA Golf Day.

At Sage Financial Advice & Sage Wealth Protection, we value backing the building and construction community that plays such an important role in our region.

Events like this are a great way to bring people together and support a strong local industry.

Thanks to Master Builders for organising another great event

22/05/2026

Kerry recently joined ABC Radio Queensland to discuss the proposed Federal Budget tax changes and what they could mean for everyday Australians.

The conversation covered:

• Capital gains tax changes
• Property and shares
• Trust structures
• Retirement planning
• What mum and dad investors are concerned about

One of the key takeaways is that these are still proposals, not law, and there’s likely to be plenty more discussion before anything is finalised.

Thanks to Adam Stephen at ABC Far North and Evan Wallace at ABC Sunshine Coast for having us on.

Listen to the interview:

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21/04/2026

Feeling very grateful today for the most stunning flowers, such a beautiful and thoughtful surprise. Really appreciate the kindness behind them.

17/04/2026

We were proud to contribute a raffle prize for the Mums Shield at the Yungaburra Bowls Club 💚

Congratulations to all the ladies who played on the day, and to the lucky winner of the raffle prize.

We love supporting local clubs and community events like this