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It’s Hard to Support Australian Made

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count of dealing with the challenges of the modern online marketplaces.

The Australian company Rearviz launched their product in 2012. Ray Crane the inventor got an idea, did everything correctly and patented his products. But despite this his company is being robbed of sales daily by the copies being made in China. They also name

their copies Rearviz. Lee Crane informed CCIN that a Chinese company wrote a copy of their patent in Chinese word for word from their Australian patent and are now selling cheap copies of their products back to Australians.

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THERE seems to have been some poor predictions from media when it has come to politics recently.

They didn’t predict Donald Trump; they didn’t predict Scott Morrison and they didn’t predict Boris Johnson. Is the goal of media outlets to predict the results of our elections or to influence them?

I recently wrote my column on the five goals of media and one was to support an already established leadership and its priorities and to not engage in investigative journalism. This means that the primary goal of media has become to convince you, not to

I watched a clip recently that was about how to be strategic when engaged in battle.

The modern battle in Australia is about our minds and who influences our ideological perspective.

I am going to share a little bit of my own understanding of what we want to avoid in our western culture, so we don’t become part of a communist culture.

Information on how to educate us on how to combat a communist cultural takeover appears to have started in the USA where after working as an FBI special agent, W. Cleon Skousen became an author and wrote a book called ‘The Naked Communist.’ In his book he talked about 45 communistic goals. In 1963 the goals were read into the congressional record in the USA as a warning of what was to happen in their nation.

I feel western cultures didn’t heed the warning and now 56 years on we are in the middle of the battle.

One goal listed back in 1963 was to get control of the schools and

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The goals are no longer goals as they are already being executed and we can see evidence of this all around us.

Or society has changed so much since 1963, but we need to ask ourselves if it is for the better. Another one of the goals was to use the term ‘progressive’ to ensure that we don’t support the foundations of our western culture.

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It’s Hard to Support Australian Made Continued from PG1 IN the markets where the Crane family could get their patents it has now becomes a battle. “Just last week in America on wish. com I lodged 123 web addresses where the copied product had popped up.

Because I have a patent in the US, I can stop them selling there. I have a patent in Europe and I have them in Japan. They are using our trademark which is Rearviz and they are advertising as a Rearviz product‌ I can stop them from selling them in the country where I have the patents by getting in contact with wish.com by lodging my patents and lodging my trademarks but then they will just pop up on another site or they close that company down in wish.com and they start a new one. I have then got to find them and I have to relodge the patents and I have to lodge the web addresses for all the different ones on their site. Wish. com don’t just constantly

survey it and take the copies down. They only take down the ones that I lodge, so I found 123 last week and of those 123 they have only taken down 5. So now I have to follow up with Wish on why aren’t these taken back down?

That is just one platform selling in the US. “I can only take them down. I can’t stop them from manufacturing. “I have been to so many seminars where the Australian government encourage us to be entrepreneurs. But they will not help me or offer any assistance. There were five of us there who were all in the same boat with copied products out of China. You can’t stop them. I have a patent attorney here is Australia who talks to one in China who will change all my wording and dialect into Chinese to register the patent and I have been knocked back, so I said to them how can I stop them from copying my product, and he said you can’t because someone in China has already

registered it. They have copied my patent word for word with my pictures and lodged it in China. It cost me over $3000 to put in an objection because one of the Chinese companies has lodged my patent that I wrote. You won’t get a patent in China, very few have. How can I stop them from creating a $5 product in China when Rolex can’t stop them or Apple can’t stop them. “The only one who is putting the pressure on them is Donald Trump.� “When you have a patent, Donald Trump is a president you have respect for,� said Lee Crane.

Lee Crane informed CCIN that Rearviz are now considering leaving the marketplace because of the struggle.

CCIN also contacted wish.com for comment but didn’t receive a response.

In Australia we are constantly informed that our wages are too high for us to support manufacturing. If this is the case, then why is Finland performing well and why was Finland

voted the happiest country in the world in 2019? Like Australia Finland has high labour costs that do pose challenges, but it still performs well despite these costs. The Finnish excel in “manufacturing, particularly in the wood, metals, engineering, telecommunications, and electronics industries. Finland excels in export of technology as well as promotion of startups in the information and communications technology, gaming, cleantech, and biotechnology sectors.�

You can source this quote from Theodora.com, but there are other websites that contain similar information.

If we don’t stop what is happening, we are looking at producing nothing in Australia. When trying to find Australian made it will have the logo Australian made, but when you read the fine print the product may be made in Australia, but the company owned overseas or just a small percentage may be made in Australia.

When CCIN spoke

with Lee Crane she mentioned that the struggles are also occurring on ebay.

When CCIN asked if ebay had measures in place to reduced the occasions of copyright infringement occurring an ebay spokesperson informed “To maintain a trusted marketplace, listings or products that infringe on the intellectual property rights of others are not allowed on eBay. “We take infringements very seriously, which is why we partner with 40,000 registered rights owners through the eBay Verified Rights Owner policy (VeRO). Rights owners can report eBay listings that infringe on their copyright, trademark, or other intellectual property rights. “eBay promptly removes a listing once it is reported and notifies the seller. In order to support rights owners and simplify their enforcement efforts, we have invested in several tools, including the VeRO Reporting Tool, the Bulk Reporting Tool and VeRO API.

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Cardwell Flea Market a Huge Success

CLARE WATSON

To a child Christmas is the best time of the year; everyone is excited and everyone seems so happy. The world is magical. But as parents we are led to believe that a magical Christmas needs to have lots of presents and the latest trends, so much so that our children believe it too.

Unfortunately each January I see parents who have extended limits, maxed out their credit cards and given their families the gift of debt. So I urge everyone to spend within their means, your children will still love you and your family and friends will still care.

After all, no one writes to Santa to ask for a great big debt.

From all of us here at the Tully Support Centre, have a laugh with your mates, keep the ones you love close, hold your children high and have a MERRY CHRISTMAS AND A HAPPY NEW YEAR. The TSC will be closed from 1:00pm on Tuesday the 24th of December 2019 and will reopen at 9:00am on Thursday the 2nd of January 2020.

During this time if anyone is in need of support please contact LIFELINE: 13 11 14 DVconnect: 1800 811 811 MEN’S HELP LINE: 1800 600 636 KID’S HELPLINE: 1800 55 1800 PARENT’S LINE: 1300 30 1300 BEYOND BLUE: 1300 22 4636

CARDWELL’S first ever Flea Market run by the Rainforest and Reef Visitors Centre on the foreshore on Saturday Dec 16 at 4:00pm was a great success. Beverley Stephens, Manager of the Rainforest and Reef visitor centre collaborated with Robyn Smith and volunteers from the community to organise the event. “The market was all about bringing out used, recycled, homemade, and homegrown goods, turning one man’s trash to another’s treasure, as the saying goes,” said Smith.

The upcycling flea market had a wide variety of goods, including locally harvested honey, hand crafted items, pineapples, pumpkins, passionfruit, and of course, all sorts of second-hand knickknacks looking for a new home.

With Christmas right around the corner, the timing for a flea market was perfect. An added bonus for stall operators was that the stall spaces were given out free for this first run of the event. Face painting, hot food, and live music

were also enjoyed in abundance by the local guests.

“It was really a bit like a party, not just an ordinary market,” said Stephens.

Mayor John Kremastos played the important role of Santa, and arrived in a golf buggy which the Golf Club kindly donated the use of for the day.

His wife Barbara was the helpful Elf, and together they brought the cheer of Christmas to the evening markets. Nick Dametto, State Member for Hinchinbrook, and Councillor Glenn Raleigh also came to show their support of the event, and their pride in the rich Cardwell community.

The community itself was out in force, with many organisations helping each other to fundraise for their various important activities. Julia, a volunteer, did daily readings to raise money for the Cardwell Ambulance.

Members of the Cardwell Police cooked sausages for the Cardwell Crocs swimming club, who had their own stall selling sausages to raise money for the swimming club. The

Cardwell Op Shop ran a raffle to raise money for the Cardwell Ambulance, and there was also a raffle held to raise money for the local Rural Fire Brigade.

Cardwell’s own trumpet player was there, raising money for the Cardwell Coast Guard. “The highlight was definitely the community spirit. The way all of our local organisations got involved.”

Said Smith. “Also, the location was stunning, right

there on the green of the foreshore!”

Unfortunately, a rumbling thunderstorm gathered and the market was forced into an early close at around 8 pm. However, “The whole night was about showcasing what Cardwell’s got,” Smith said, so despite the rain and lightning, it was a huge success.

“I was so thrilled at the stall holders; they were all happy, and the visitors

were happy. It was like a social event, just so good for Cardwell to have so many organisations working together. For those that didn’t, let’s hope that they can join in the next one. It was actually pretty amazing,” Stephens said.

Although there is no date set yet for the next Flea Market on the Cardwell foreshore, Stephens has confirmed that the Markets will “See you next year!”

From left to right, Cardwell Police woman Annette Swaine, Mayor John Kremastos as Santa, and his wife Barbara Kremastos as an Elf.

Curtain falls on two sell-out performances of 'A Christmas Wizard of Oz' playwright Kathryn Schultz Miller and Art Reach was directed by Erika Swiney with the assistance of Angela Leutton.

Children and parents in the audience were enchanted with the heart-warming story and acting of 26 cast members from local primary and high schools ranging in ages from Prep to Year 9.

The talented young cast displayed great versatility with some playing The talented young cast of 'A Christmas Wizard of Oz' recently entertained sell-out audienc- two or three roles es over two nights at Innisfail's Con Theatre throughout the play. polished performances of Con Theatre which drew MARIA GIRGENTI The stage props 'A Christmas Wizard of sell-out audiences on both and stunning sets were INNISFAIL Dramatic Arts Oz,' a tribute to the play's nights. designed, purchased and recently presented two 80th anniversary at the The play adapted by donated by Orora Rifle

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Range Road, Micale Cabinets, Micale family, Rockmans Innisfail Manager, Trude Joyce, Swiney and Angela Leutton.

It all begins when Dorothy Gale a small farm girl from Kansas and her dog Toto are blown away in a tornado and land in a fairyland named Oz. Here she meets an unusual cast of characters – the Scarecrow (Tommy Crea), Tinman (Caleb Howarth) and a Plush Lion (Isabella Peake).

Together they go on a quest to see the Wizard of Oz each of them seeking what they want most in life.

Making their way along the yellow brick road through a series of hair-raising encounters, they arrive at the Emerald city only to be told they must defeat the

Grouchy Grumble of the West (Mercedes Micale) before he will grant them their wishes. Will they get their wishes?

Director Swiney said she was thrilled with how well received the play was and how the acting talents of the children shone on stage. "It has been a very busy and productive year but it's been amazing and rewarding to see just how much the young cast have gained in confidence and developed both on and off stage.

“A special thanks goes out to the cast, all the parents who helped behind the scenes to bring the production together, back stage helpers, audiences and people in the community who assisted in any way," said Swiney.

Swiney is already plan-

ning next year's Innisfail Dramatic Arts production and is excited to announce it will be 'Beauty and the Beast.'

Anyone aged between six and 16 who is interested in being part of the cast can contact Erika on 0434 149 568; via email: kme3781@dodo.com.au or check out Innisfail Dramatic Arts Facebook page for enrolment details.

Enrolments will take place on February 3 and 6 from 3.30 - 4.30pm with classes due to commence on February 10, 2020 at Con Theatre from 3.30pm to 5.00pm.

Any secondary school students who have aspirations to be involved in theatre are also encouraged to put forward an expression of interest.

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Council Attempts to Normalise Criminal Behaviour SEAN DENT

NORMALISE The word for the day is normalise. Three weeks ago, we revealed the trials of New Zealand native, Michaela Whatarau Milner, the Governance Officer at the Cassowary Coast Regional Council (CCRC). Before we printed the story, we sent a list of questions to council.

Their response was essentially, don’t call us, submit all queries to our anonymous e-mail address. They never responded to any of our questions.

Two weeks later, a “local paper” a couple of doors down from CCRC’s offices and from Mayor Kremastos’ newsagent ran a story confirming all the facts we printed and got some quotes from CCRC that were jaw dropping.

An unnamed spokesman said they’d known about the offences she’d committed because she’d been upfront about them at the time of her recruitment.

CCRC characterised them as mere “traffic offences from some years ago” as if she’d forgot to move her car within the two-hour limit.

They then went on to heap pity on Milner, referring to the facts about her

as “unfair … unreasonable criticism of what she could or might have done years ago in her personal life.”

(I’m unclear; are they denying the events happened?)

Basically, they’re using language to minimize what she did while at the same time saying she only “might have done” them and anyway, they were only traffic offenses, no big deal. In fact, the police saw her on camera and described her driving: "It's lucky no one was injured or killed… She went through one red light, got halfway through and realised she had gone through the intersection, threw the brake on and reversed back to get out of traffic.”

She later came up so fast behind a car, “smoke came off her tyres as she threw the brake on.” All of this while drunk.

Her next “traffic offense” was to refuse a sobriety test. The next one after that was to get behind the wheel the next day even though her license had been suspended.

Bear in mind, she was actively working as a solicitor at the time. She knew the law. And these “traffic offenses” didn’t stop her from driving through Millaa Millaa in September

with more alcohol than she was legally allowed to have in her system None of this is normal behaviour, and it is irresponsible for CCRC to be suggesting to its constituents that driving under the influence is acceptable behaviour for anyone, let alone their Governance Officer. They should further encourage our residents to front up at court and face the music, and not imitate Milner.

Power Corrupts John Dalberg-Acton in the 1800s said that power corrupts, and absolute power corrupts absolutely.

He was speaking of Popes and Kings, saying that we should not consider them with a favourable presumption. When you are told by the police to take a sobriety test, and you say no… when they suspend your license but the very next day you get in the car and drive… when they tell you to appear in court for a trial, and you say, sorry, not gonna happen… and when you accumulate more traffic offenses in Northern Territory and you just don’t pay them and skip off to Innisfail … this is you saying that you do not answer to the law.

You are a power beyond the law.

And this is a trained solicitor who teaches ethics to council employees, and who by the nature of her work is supposed to be above reproach.

If only it were just Milner who felt she did not have to answer to others.

A few days after we printed the story, I met Mayor John Kremastos at the TCT AGM. I asked him about water level alerts and then about fire bans. He was happy to talk about these subjects. Then I asked about Michaela and he shrugged, claimed ignorance, and said he didn’t know what was going on. When he said he’d find out the next day, I told him I’d call him, and he told me not to. He told me to call the media relations person and re-election expert, Anne Pleash. I pointed out that I have asked him a lot of questions and he’s never refused to talk to me before. He kept inching away and said, “Protocol.”

Yesterday, I sent a couple of pages of questions.

I reminded the mayor that they ran a campaign based on transparency. He gets paid a very handsome salary in order to look out for our best interests – not Milner’s.

Over the past couple of

weeks, I have had dozens of people reach out to me and tell me that we ran an important piece, and I was told: do not let go of this.

That list included several ex or current councillors, one former mayor, and one possible mayoral candidate, all of whom said, no, this is not normal. We also heard from several people either high up in CCRC or who used to be high up in CCRC. I spoke to people in the recruitment industry, and they were all in disbelief at the notion that

CCRC knew all along and still hired her. I spoke to someone who works at the Queensland Law Society and was told, “There is no way she will ever practice law again.” What I have not heard yet is that this is normal.

I asked them, why do you think CCRC is doing this? The impression they left me with: power corrupts to the extent that some people think they can get away with anything. Mayor Kremastos does not need to answer

questions, for example.

I have one question I haven’t had an answer to.

Will everyone currently employed at CCRC or who applies for a job at CCRC in the future get the same consideration? “Hey, boss, did a bit of drink driving on the weekend, how about you?”

I promise you this.

There’s a lot more to this story, and we’re not done digging. Their claims of transparency will have to be backed up with actions.

Michaela Milner leaving Atherton Courthouse

El Arish Fire Station Contract Goes to More Expensive Cairns Builder

Council Reeled into Port Hinchinbrook

DOMINIC MOBBS

EVER since Williams Corporation, the original developer of Port Hinchinbrook, went into administration in 2013 the residents have been living in limbo relating to the care and maintenance of this development’s infrastructure.

The upkeep of the sewerage treatment plant (STP) and roads plus the dredging of the channel and marina have for years been the subject of squabbles over responsibility between the State Government, Cassowary Coast Regional Council and now the liquidator.

Council’s hand now appears to have been forced by the need to respond to at least four raw sewerage leaks from the existing

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Member for Hill Shane Knuth MP informed CCIN that he has seen locals overlooked time and time again to contractors, even as far as Western Australia.

“The Minister needs to step up to the plate here and take charge of this and question the motives of the assessments. The State Government Procurement Policy is not worth the paper it’s written on,” Mr Knuth said vowing to continue to bring this to the Minister’s attention by raising the issue in the first Parliament sitting next year.

been viewed as a “private development” with the infrastructure the responsibility of the management company and residents.

From the discussions at the meeting it was obvious that Council is only very reluctantly becoming associated with the development and future funding contributions would be problematic. The need for a special levy on residents to fund any plant was discussed.

Council’s view was reflected in Cr. Nolan’s additional resolution outlining that “no assumptions should be made as to Council’s future involvement with…roads, stormwater, water or dredging.”

This was unanimously passed.

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THE Department of Housing and Public Works recently announced that Cairns’ company, Richard Field Constructions, had been awarded the design and construct contract for the new fire station in El Arish. This was despite their tender sum of $1.8m being 12% more than the $1.6m quoted by local Mission Beach contractor, Mager Constructions.

Michael Johnson, the principle of Mager, said he had been most hopeful of winning the contract being both a local builder and submitting the best price, which he had been informed were the prime selection criteria.

The State Government’s Procurement Pol-

icy 2019 highlights value for money and local input.

Subsequently however he had been told that the client wanted proven experience in building fire stations. “Given that fire stations are basically just a shed this was disappointing. If this was such an essential requirement it should have been highlighted up front so we could have avoided wasting time tendering”, Mr Johnson told CCIN. When asked to explain this situation a departmental spokesperson informed CCIN that, “The Queensland Government is committed to constructing the project with the best key people and competencies being a priority for the works. We’re not shopping around for the

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COMMUNITY NEWS

CEO Evaluation Mysteriously Deferred

CCRC Correspondent

DOMINIC MOBBS A busy final Council meeting for 2019 was held in Innisfail on December 12.

After discussions on Port Hinchinbrook, referred elsewhere here in CCIN, we then had the bizarre scenario of the three non-conflicted councillors voting to deliver an election promise of the Mayor’s Unity Alliance team. This commitment related to the establishment of a ‘Community Engagement Group’.

The Unity councillors had to declare a conflict of interest and leave the chamber as one of the nominees to the Group had donated to the Unity team. So unfortunately, they were unable to vote to advance one of their own policies.

The objective of the Community Engagement Group is “to provide Council with a strengthened capacity to under-

take more collaborative interaction with the community and in turn, provide a more informed basis for its decision making processes.”

This discussion was followed by puzzling events as councillors then considered Chief People and Culture Officer, Peter Crosby’s recommendation to appoint an external consultant to evaluate the performance of the Chief Executive Officer.

Cr. Nolan had just begun speaking against the resolution when he was interrupted by the Mayor, who indicated that he had just received advice from the Office of the Integrity Commission (OIC). The OIC suggested that the appraisal of the CEO should be deferred to another time, pending advice from another unnamed external body.

Consequently the resolution was withdrawn.

No public explanation was

given in respect to the OIC’s concerns.

The Mayor did however offer to share the letter from the OIC with other councillors so they could understand what was going on. Apparently councillors were subsequently refused to sight this letter with no reason being given for this change in view by the Mayor.

Given councillors have also been rebuffed when seeking to see the infamous FACTS ‘insurance letter’, which supposedly states that all legal costs relating to the CEO’s defamation case will be reimbursed/ paid for by Council’s insurance company, it appears councillors are pretty powerless these days.

Geoffrey Smart, Manager Water, presented the Water and Sewerage Services Performance Report for 2018/19. This 128 page tome is a lengthy but excellent report, and for those interested in Council’s assets and activities in these areas, this is well worth tracking down on Council’s website.

While ratepayers are certainly tired of ‘boil water’ alerts, in summary Council appears to be generally performing satisfactorily in delivering water and sewage services to ratepayers.

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

DEAR FAILED SENATORS, MARXISTS AND THE USUAL LOT OF PLASTIC FANTASTIC THAT USUALLY PUT THEIR HANDS UP FOR COUNCIL. I’m an old fart, probably be dead in March so my vote probably won’t count. So, listen up: I’m 86 and been in these parts since before you were all born. Papa had a shop in Mourilyan; I went to school in Innisfail and worked in Ingham and Rollingstone for 30 years. Now I’m retired in Cardwell.

I would like to remind you wannabees of some simple rules: I’m sick of this, I want to help our region reach its full potential, rubbish, I know you think your smart, but you sound stupid. What are you going to do if you win or are you going to just sit on your arse and do nothing and get paid for it. If you are, then just say so. I’ll respect you for it.

Wannabees, you must get more young people in Cardwell. To do that, you must get work for them in Cardwell. Young people do things like the lady who does the Sunday Markets and the Michael fellar at the history museum.

Yours, Sal Agostino JNR Cardwell

IS IT BIAS

Is it bias in the media when it’s reported that when a woman murders her partner it’s murder, but when a man kills his partner it’s labelled domestic violence? This subtlety gives the appearance of men being the bad guys even though Senator Hanson in a recent parliamentary speech stated that men make up nearly 30 percent of the victims of domestic violence. In her speech she said what nobody else has stated by highlighting the jobs done by men that women don’t usually want to do and thanked them for their willingness to work in areas of low fe-

male participation such as interstate truck drivers, mining and as recently observed, volunteer fire fighters putting their lives at risk. Senator Hanson also pointed out the push for women in jobs other than those mentioned, such as CE0s and other highly paid work with less risk but makes the headlines. Good on you Senator Hanson for bringing to our attention this inequality and not just for women.

Jay Nauss Glen Aplin

MY VIEW

I think it is a shame when a CLUB is no longer considered a Club but a FUNDRAISER, A Club is where people go for enjoyment and gathering of information and an afternoon out with like-minded people.

It is shame when your Club is turned upside down by one person who is domineering and refuses to listen to the members as a whole.

Just because you are old does not mean that your voice is not heard; one overly domineering person with 3 puppets can totally destroy the ambience of what was once a gathering of very happy people enjoying their favourite pastime.

Members have to voice their opinions LOUD AND CLEAR and maybe the socalled person in the chair should not be there.

Regain your Club and your independence and bring back the love and friendship that is missing at present.

Bring back your OUTINGS, you OWN YOUR Club, it is not a REGISTERED FUNDRAISING ORGANISATION. I wish you all A Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year with rewards to you the faithful, you will know who you are.

Vicky Goldsmith Bulgun, Tully

The report did indicate a few areas of concern in respect to the level of water main breaks and rate of system water loss, particularly in Innisfail. Existing budget allocations for renewals of mains will need to increase and there are significant capital requirements for reservoirs for Tully and Cardwell.

Ratepayers can likely expect a rise in water charges with income in some rural areas not adequately covering operational costs and depreciation.

A material change of use was granted to Innisfail Bunnings. Their application was to facilitate a new trade shop on Glady St to include timber storage/sales and additional car parking.

Finishing up the year with a little gossip, CCIN hears that Gabi Plumm, a long term FNQ resident but new to Port Hinchinbrook, is going to stand in Division 1 (Cardwell). Cr. Ben Heath, after one term, is believed to be moving on and will not be re-contesting Division 6 in next year’s elections, while long-term ex-council manager, Vince O’Brien, is considering a run, probably in Division 5.

Stride4Stroke Highs

Reaches

DOMINIC MOBBS AS reported last week Cr. Raleigh was one of the first to lodge a fact check enquiry with the LGAQ’s new Independent Council Election Observer (ICEO).

He expressed concern in respect to a Facebook page entitled ‘Cassowary Coast Online News’ providing an example page to ICEO referring to the “estimated $1.5m spent to date in court proceedings related to James Gott’s personal defamation claim and Council wants you to believe none of this is coming from ratepayers.”

The independent observer, ex-District Court Judge Robertson, found that the public “should approach with great caution any allegations or claims made on this Facebook account.”

Readers should go the ICEO website to read the logic behind

this finding, which appears to be hard to fathom. Indeed Mr Robertson does not appear to address either of the threshold matters of concern to ratepayers regarding the amount CCRC is spending and whether insurers will reimburse it. These are the fundamental issues to ratepayers and, you would have thought, the critical “facts” checked by ICEO. There is no mention however of either in the review response.

CCIN queried this with ICEO and was told, “Mr Robertson does not wish to add to what has been published. However, the ICEO asked Mr Toogood to respond to the allegations contained in Cr Raleigh’s request, giving Mr Toogood the opportunity to provide the ICEO with evidence supporting those allegations. He did not respond.”

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Stroke Foundation’s Stride4Stroke challenge has concluded for 2019. It was an incredible effort by all who took part.

I want to take this opportunity to thank the almost 1000 people from across Australia who participated and their generous supporters. During November, striders got moving, walking in rehab, running, cycling, swimming, some participants even jumped out of a plane!

Participants reduced their risk of stroke by boosting their exercise, meanwhile raising funds for the Stroke Foundation.

Through this amazing effort, $200,000 was raised for Stroke Foundation. Every dollar raised through Stride4Stroke will have an enormous impact. It will go towards vital Stroke Foundation programs like free telephone advice service StrokeLine (1800 787 653) and follow up services which help survivors and their families transition to life back home after stroke and throughout the recovery journey.

Stroke strikes in Australia every nine minutes. It attacks the brain, the human control centre, changing lives in an instant.

Yet this disease can mainly be prevented, it can be treated and it can be beaten.

Being physically active is an important step towards stopping this disease. Just 30 minutes of exercise, five times a week reduces your stroke risk by up to 25 percent.

I encourage all local residents to keep up their efforts and keep moving.

Together we can reduce stroke’s impact on our community.

Yours sincerely, Sharon McGowan Chief Executive Officer Stroke Foundation

The views and comments made in letters to the editor are not necessarily the views and opinions of this paper. The Cassowary Coast Independent News reserves the right to cut content deemed as inappropriate, or not publish letters. Send your letters to: editor@ccin.com.au or text: 0473 350 465

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Fact Checker Suggests Caution RE: Facebook Site

BE KIND TO OUR ELDERLY Recently I saw a Facebook quote about caring for our elderly at Christmas. This piqued my interest, as I know how well my mother is taken care of by her neighbours (thank you). So, with Christmas just around the corner, what can we do to show kindness to older people who live alone or don’t have family around? It can be as simple as having a chat (even in IGA), giving them a small gift, or maybe inviting them to be a part of your Christmas. Will you take up the challenge? “No act of kindness, no matter how small, is ever wasted” (Aesop). Please let me know how you showed kindness this Christmas!

by Liz Hatte Todd

COMMUNITY NEWS

Christmas on Fire at Mission Beach Party SEAN DENT

THE Annual Mission Beach Village Green Christmas party was a huge hit, with upwards of a thousand people coming to celebrate, according to Hilary Watson, the organiser of the event for the past three years now.

It was befitting the season as there was excitement and generosity everywhere you looked, and no small amount of flamboyance.

For most people, it started at the entrance to the Village Green where Mission Beach State School Marimba Group played some delightful music. From early on, there were plenty of stalls along the way if anyone was looking to do some Christmas shopping.

There was the usual

seasonal magic of Lara the Clown, and Santa (Charles Rick, Lions Club) was delivered on a fire truck to his red throne underneath the Christmas tree. A special shout out to Sarah Woodhouse who took the pictures of the kids with Santa.

One of the more popular attractions was “guess the weight of the banana bunch” organised by Steve Lizzio of MBL Bananas.

For just a dollar, you got to enter the contest and along with a boost from Lizzio, they raised $100 which will go to NSW for fire relief victims.

Speaking of which, there had been talk of cancelling the fireworks show due to a fire ban in the shire, but that never happened, and Craig Tatnell of Above Ground Zero Fireworks was on hand

to do his usual amazing show right on the beach.

As advertised, Tatnell was accompanied by his daughter, Kim and her son Ollie (his first time ever seeing fireworks), the famous Tully Show Baby of 2019 who caused the Tully Show fireworks to be late. Tatnell showed the spirit of the season and put on the show for nothing.

He will be back on New Years’ Eve for an even bigger show, this time from a barge.

The star of the show had to be Rosie Menzies (AKA Rosie Pyrospirals, the fire twirler from Circus with a Purpose). It was impossible to ignore her or the energy she brings to a performance. It was one of those exhibitions where you’d think the performer would be exhausted by the end, yet she somehow

many contributions from the whole of the Mission Beach community that

looked even more full of energy and made time to chat with the kids as they waited for the fireworks to start.

Watson was in awe of the community spirit and said it just gets bigger and better every year. This is her third year in charge after taking over from the Lioness Club. “Honestly, it had started to decline a bit, so it is great to see it taking off again.”

Rumour has it that Castaways wanted to take it over, but Watson and the shop owners of Village Green jumped in and decided to keep it at that spot.

Tradition is everything with this special season.

We offered to name all the shops and businesses that supported the annual party, but Watson laughed and said that this was such a huge event with so

we wouldn’t have room to print all their names. Instead, she suggested peo-

ple visit the Mission Beach : The Village Green Christmas Party Facebook page.

Craig Tatnell, owner of Above Ground Zero Fireworks with his daughter Kim and Tyllu Show Baby, Ollie Joe

Families settled on the beach to view the fireworks

Rosie Pyrospirals will also be at the Tully Street Party on Thursday

Lara the Clown was there for the kids as usual

Pauly P kept the excitement level going early with some lively rock

It wouldn’t be a Christmas party without Santa

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Cassowary Coast Independent News, Thursday, December 19, 2019 Page 7

AROUND THE SCHOOLS

Freeze the ICE education workshop held at Good Counsel College MARIA GIRGENTI

YEAR 10, 11 and 12 students from Good Counsel College recently attended a free presentation delivered by Esther Degen from Australian Anti-ICE Campaign (AAIC) who provided them with a startling insight into the scary reality of the drug world.

This health and well-being initiative is supported by Innisfail District Police with generous sponsorship by Fitzgerald Rotary Club, Innisfail Inner Wheel, the College's P&F Association, Bradken and other local community organisations.

The insidious drug, ice is highly addictive and it's

becoming obvious usage is growing throughout all Far North communities including the Cassowary Coast and having a destructive impact.

Sam Pagano Innisfail-Fitzgerald Rotary President said producers and dealers of this drug have no conscience as to the effects on addicts as they're being driven solely by monetary gain and becoming more sophisticated and widespread. "Whilst our law enforcement agencies are engaged in a never-ending campaign to stop the distribution of Ice, these efforts must be complemented by a campaign to destroy the market base, which starts with

our youth."

Pagano said AAIC was an organisation dedicated to supporting the continuing health of the community which is why they had entered into a partnership with them in order to educate the local youth on the perils of Ice. "That's why the work of the Australia Anti Ice Campaign is of such grave importance as they visit schools outlining the horrors of the drug to secondary students aged between 12 and 17 years."

Degen, a recovered Ice addict and AAIC presenter spoke to senior students about the lasting and often irreparable effects of Ice addiction. To build greater rapport with the students,

Degen spoke about her own personal journey and struggles with Ice addiction. "When you have a lived experienced with ice addiction you can describe in detail to students the horrific outcomes," Degen said.

"I started using drugs at 12 years of age and by 19 was a full-blown drug addict, so I guess being able to give a first-hand account of the side-effects of ice makes a massive difference as I feel they’re more inclined to listen."

Topics covered in the 75 minute interactive video and PowerPoint presentation included: the short and long term effects of Ice use; the danger and

toxicity of the ingredients in Ice; the mechanism of Ice addition; the effects on the brain, body, relationships and community and the risks of trying Ice, even once.

The workshop also provided participants with strategies for saying 'No' if Ice is ever offered to them; communicating the risks of Ice use with their peers and seeking help if one of their peers is using or considering using Ice. Degen, the mother of two young children has now turned her life around and is now working with AAIC. AAIC is also launching a broad community awareness and brief intervention

MARIA GIRGENTI

Officer of Life Education ble consumption amongst out their lives.

Queensland worked close- North Queensland primary As part of their comly with students and tuck- school students. mitment to meaningful shop staff.

Principal Karen Span- and active participation in Healthy Eats is an ini- nagle then contacted Bunthe community, Bunnings tiative by Life Education nings Innisfail and worked stores provide ongoing Queensland (LEQ), in with staff on this commupartnership with North nity program which aims assistance to a wide range Queensland Primary to empower students to of local community groups Health Network, which is make healthier food choic- including schools and kinbeing developed and pilot- es at school and through- dergartens. ed in North Queensland.

The innovative program targets key factors across the school, family and wider community food environment which influence fruit Innisfail Bunnings staff with Flying Fish Point State School students and and vegeta- one of the completed vegetable gardens

program supported by Innisfail-Fitzgerald, Tully and Mission Beach Rotary clubs.

The three clubs have sponsored the first year of AAIC Schools Program for Year 11 and 12 students and are seeking local businesses as sponsors to assist with the raising of $60,000 to fund the program for all secondary school students in the Cassowary Coast.

These funds will ensure ongoing delivery of the valuable program which addresses the far reaching devastation caused to individuals, families and communities by Ice. Further information on AAIC including videos and testimonials can be found on their website: https://www.australianicecampaign.org.au

Student Excellence Bunnings Lend Helping Hand and Achievement

Northern Pride rugby league player Lata Fakalelu with senior and junior sports trophy winners kindly donated by Central Krystal Purcell was the MARIA GIRGENTI Queensland University recipient of RLC ComRADIANT Life College (CQU Cairns), which saw mandment Award and Ava recently celebrated stu- the talented Luke Schrie- Doolan was the recipient dents' achievements and ber mentored by studio ex- of the Most Determined excellence for the year traordinaire Patty Preece.

Student Award.

CBP promotes the at its annual Presentation Sasha Cassidy was the Day which was attended rule of respect which was winner of the Principal's by staff, parents, family displayed by all students Award; Teneille Meeks throughout the duration of was the recipient of Anna and invited guests.

The presentation in- the project and are looking Edwards Memorial Trocluded a slideshow of the forward to creating this phy and Saffron Ripps was school year highlights, a space again to share posi- named Dux of the College. performance by the Goon- tive messages for our local The College has an exdoi Dancers led by Mitch- community. citing future as recently it Pre-Prep students were was announced State Govell Martin and special performances by all classes presented with completion ernment funding of $2.7 attendance who took part in Creative certificates, million through the Capiand subject awards, while BAMA Project (CBP). tal Assistance Scheme has In 2019, all classes academic subject awards been approved which will were involved in CBP de- and Star Student awards be used for two stages of signed by artists Merindi were awarded to students capital works and will inSchrieber and Naurita Bri- from Prep to Year 6.

Mitchell Martin was clude general learning arscoe for children to engage in cultural and creative ac- the Cultural Award win- eas, flexible learning area, tivities which touches on ner, recipients of the circulation spaces, covmulti-art forms including Senior Male and Female ered outdoor lunch area, visual and performing arts. Sports Awards were Aza- undercover outdoor learnThis term, each class riah Renwick and Aaliyah ing, site works, building created songs based Edwards, while the win- services, amenities, equiparound the theme 'Unity ners of the Junior Male ment and furniture.

After the presentations in Community' where they and Female Sports Awards were supported by Aunty were Desmond Weare and and final word of prayer

by Pastor Anthony EdTracy, Aunty Melissa, Quaneisha Walker.

Junior Spirit award wards Senior, parents, Aunty Alarna Klimm, Kashana Wallace and lo- winner was Lailarni Beni; family and guests were cal young leader Jordan Senior Spirit Award win- invited to partake in lunch Johnson. Studio time was ner was Wasada Lui and and refreshments.

Page 8 Cassowary Coast Independent News, Thursday, December 19, 2019

JUST before the end of term, Flying Fish Point State School had a visit by Innisfail Bunnings staff who arrived with a pallet of garden soil and two vegetable gardens to continue on the school's Healthy Eats program at the school.

The students worked with members of the Bunnings team to construct the gardens and fill them with soil and mulch which will be ready for planting when they return at the start of the 2020 school year.

Earlier in the year, Flying Fish Point State was invited to participate in the exciting Healthy Eats program and Matt Dowling, Health and Nutrition

Fifth Wine by the Sea Event Raises Close to $8,000 MARIA GIRGENTI

SILKWOOD State School P&C Association hosted their fifth Wine by the Sea event at the beautiful setting of King Reef Resort, Kurrimine Beach in November. This has

become the school P&C's bi-annual major fundraiser and is a night of wining, dining and entertainment under the stars.

This year the crowd were entertained by Rosie from Circus with Purpose who thrilled the crowd

Guests enjoying the night of dining and entertainment with Janelle Spina (far right) winning the Best Dressed Lady

with her fire twirling act, followed by the talented band 'Careless' who travelled from Mareeba to perform seaside.

Guests enjoyed an hour of wine included in the cost of their tickets, before feasting on a three-course tropical banquet which included pig on the spit and baked Nannygai fish.

Thanks to generous donations from local businesses, some as far as Daintree and Townsville, Silkwood State School P & C Association was able to offer almost 40 prize packages in a continuous raffle.

A Weber BBQ kindly donated by Tully Sugar was also up for grabs and the lucky winner was Gary Pedrola.

Thanks to the generosity of businesses who made donations and sponsored the event along with the guests that attended, the night was a great success.

Janelle Spina was named Best Dressed Lady

while Mick Ward was the Best Dressed Man. The winning bidder of the Mission Beach Medley auction was Dayle Mauloni while Natalie Dodds was the successful bidder for the Cairns Coastal Getaway auction.

An impressive amount of close to $8,000 was raised which will go directly to ensuring students at Silkwood State School are learning in modern and comfortable surroundings with up-to-date technology.

A massive thanks goes to King Reef Resort for co-hosting this event and ensuring the night was again a huge success.

Event organisers, Abby Volpe and Belinda Santarossa said they were overwhelmed by the support shown by locals for the event and are thrilled that through the P&C Association, with the donations of all funds raised from Wine by the Sea they are able to assist the school.

AROUND THE SCHOOLS Hundreds of Kids Attend Small Schools Swimming Carnival at Tully Pool SEAN DENT WELL over 250 kids, from Prep to Grade 6, turned up for the small schools swimming carnival at Tully Pool on Tuesday. They came from Silkwood (their first time at the event), Feluga State School, El Arish State School, and Lower Tully State School.

It was announced before anyone dipped a toe in the water that this would be a non-competitive event, “No ribbons, no trophies, no winners, no losers.” The emphasis was on having fun and staying safe.

That didn’t change the approach of some of these talented kids, who took their time in the water to

show what they were capable of. “With Aussie kids, there’s no off switch, it’s in their DNA to compete,” said one parent.

Still, it was a fun day for everyone getting out to the pool, even for the parents and teachers who didn’t get in the water.

It would be hard to say there were any losers; if you’d been there to witness, you’d understand. When they started the 50-metre races, that was an obvious challenge for some of the younger, smaller kids. In the very first race, one young boy set the trend for the day when he found himself struggling and way off the pace: by the time he reached halfway, the

rest of the swimmers had touched the other end. He knew this, and it must have been tempting to end his effort and swim to the side.

Rather, he put his head down and forged on, much to everyone’s excitement as they watched breathlessly during him fight on.

By the time he reached the end, he got the biggest cheer of the day.

After that, everyone made sure they finished, and everyone who did, got a bigger cheer than the winners.

If you were a talent scout looking for an Olympic hopeful, you might have wanted to be there.

There were some excellent and talented swimmers on display in all the swim-

Innisfail State School Awards Presentation

Innisfail State School major award winners Christian, Nyimah, Rebekah, Sesa and Pauline. Absent: Nylese and Jacinta MARIA GIRGENTI school and in the commu- also won the Year 6 Engnity, with gold medals for lish Award for achieving a INNISFAIL State School those students who had high level in the basic areheld their annual Awards achieved the highest num- as of literacy, such as readNight at the school hall ber of rockets (40+). ing, speaking and listening last week to acknowledge LOTE Achievement Sesa won the Julie the individual achieve- certificates and medals Germain Sportsmanship ments of their students were presented to Year 5/6 Award, while Rebekah which was well attended students for achieving A was the recipient of Brayth by students, staff, families and B in Italian by Signo- Dowdall Junior Resilience and community members. rina Lazzarini.

Award for courage and deSchool leaders NyThe Year 6 Arts Award termination. imah, Ella and Christian was presented to Nylese Nyimah won the Year 6 were MCs on the night and who has shown talent in Resilience Award for disawards were presented by visual arts, performing arts playing attributes such as class teachers to individ- and music at school and in social competence, probual students from Prep to the wider community. lem solving skills, autonoYear 6.

Jacinta won the Sport- my and a sense of purpose This year Innisfail sperson of the Year award in the future. She also posState School is celebrating for her high achievement sesses social competence 133 years of excellence in in sport, as well as dis- and displays pro-social primary education having playing essential traits of behaviours such as empabeen established in 1887. sportsmanship, team work, thy, caring and a sense of Awards were present- leading by example, lead- humour. ed to students with 100% ership, fair play and being The Year 6 Student attendance for the whole a good role model. of the Year, which is the school year, as well as The Year 6 Maths/Sci- school's highest student Honour certificates for ence Award was won by award was won by Nylese those students who per- Christian for achieving at for academic endeavour, form consistently well in a very high level in these outstanding academic school subjects, Encour- subjects and displaying achievements, a fine exagement Awards for stu- creativity and diligence ample to other students, dents who have shown while working on science as well as positive and reconsiderable improvement and maths problems. spectful relationships with in one or more subjects The Year 6 All Rounder their peers and showing throughout 2019 and Ac- award was won by Paul- a high sense of pride as ademic and Citizenship ine for her high academic a member of the school awards in each year level. achievement, citizenship group.

Positive Behaviour for skills and involvement Next year's sports Learning certificates were in all levels of sport and house, school captains and presented to students in all cultural activities, as well vice captains were also grades who have displayed as other events that occur announced and presented exemplary behaviour at in daily school life. She with their badges.

ming disciplines. I saw at least three female butterfly swimmers with form to be proud of, who absolutely ploughed through the 50-metre course with perfect technique the whole way.

At the shallow end of the pool, the early races were the noodle races for the younger, less experienced swimmers. These were definitely non-competitive with some of the swimmers getting more help in the pool than others, but it was infectious to watch because they were loving every stroke, and looking forward to their next chance in the water even as they left the pool to allow the next race to take place.

On the sidelines, people took time to warm up and nosh on some chilled watermelon, and there were constant reminders from school staff and parents to drink water and replenish sunscreen. All but one boy wore shirts for protection from the sun, and with a brisk breeze on the day, he looked a bit chilly when the rain started. It was not an occasion for complaining about the rain though.

The kids who were swimming didn’t seem to notice and the parents were grateful for it. Besides, the Tully Pool offers plenty of cover.

Innisfail PCYC: Plenty of School Holiday Activities MARIA GIRGENTI PCYC INNISFAIL is offering various school holiday activities to keep children off the lounge, away from screens, and outside enjoying wholesome and interactive play.

Each activity is suitable for children aged 6-16, while children aged 6-9 must be accompanied and supervised by a parent/ guardian at all times.

Some activities require advance bookings, so please contact 4061 3442 or email Innisfail@pcyc.org. au to secure your child’s spot. All activities are based at PCYC Innisfail, 2B Palmerston Drive unless stated otherwise.

Join the PCYC Innisfail team for two action-packed Crazy Sports Days on January 8 and 22 from 9.00am - 12 noon where children can have a go at popular sports including futsal, ball hockey, 3 x 3 basketball and lots more.

Cost is $20 per child and bookings are essential.

Children need to bring a hat, sunscreen, runners,

water bottle and towel.

Snacks and cold drinks will be on sale and a BBQ will be available from 11.00am for a gold coin donation.

An epic battle will take place in the arena at Laser Tag and Movie Days on January 9, 15 and 24 and bookings are essential.

Laser Tag will run from 9.00am - noon (needs to be pre-booked) with the movie at 12.30pm.

Cost is $5 per 20-minute laser tag session and children need runners, water bottle, towel and a chair for the movie. Snacks and drinks will be on sale and a BBQ from 11.00am for a gold coin donation.

On January 10, a Family Fun Day will be held at Jumbun Community Hall from 10.00am - 1.00pm where children can participate in field sports, frisbee golf, video games, arts, crafts, music and dancing before cooling off in Murray Falls and then returning to enjoy a BBQ. There is no need to book and the day is free, however children need a hat, sunscreen, runners, water

bottle and towel.

Water Fun Days will be held on January 16 and 23 from 9.00am – noon, where there will be plenty of wet and wild fun with water pistols, balloons, slides and sprinklers at Water Fun Days.

Cost is $20 per child and bookings are essential.

Snacks and cold drinks will be on sale and a BBQ at 11.00am for a gold coin donation.

Children will need runners, thongs, swimmers, towel, water bottle, sunscreen and dry clothes.

A fun day is guaranteed at Warrina Lakes on January 17 for a Disc Golf and Outdoor Movie event with a fun and challenging disc golf course. This will be

followed by a sausage sizzle before watching a family friendly new release movie on an inflatable big screen.

Disc golf runs from 3.00pm - 6.00pm with the movie to screen at 7.00pm.

There will be snacks and cold drinks for sale and a BBQ at 5.00pm. No bookings are required, although a gold coin donation is appreciated, and children will need sunscreen, chair, blanket and insect repellent.

The office is closed from 6.00pm Friday, December 20, 2019 and re-opens at 8.00am on Monday, January 6, 2020. Enquiries will be responded to when the branch re-opens.

Innisfail PCYC are offering a variety of fun-filled activities for children aged 6 - 16 over the school holidays

Goondi State School Students Spread Cheer performed a selection of

with their teacher Kerry Christmas carols recent- MacGillivray for most of GOONDI State School ly at Innisfail Kmart and Term 4 to polish their singYear 1 and 2 students drew ing and actions in preparalarge and appreciative Woolworths. tion for their Christmas The children rehearsed crowds when they recently carols performance.

Year 2 students have been visiting Warrina aged care home for over 10 years to perform Christmas songs to the residents.

Last year, it was decided to also include K-Mart and Goondi State School Year 1/2 students provided some festive Woolworths in order cheer with their entertaining performance of Christmas carols to give the children inside Innisfail Kmart the opportunity to MARIA GIRGENTI

perform in the local Innisfail community and showcase their musical talents.

All students very much appreciated the treats given to them by Warrina Home, Kmart and Woolworths and they finished their Christmas excursion with a visit to the waterfront playground at Jack Fossey Park.

Goondi State School wished to thank Trans North Buses for providing a driver all morning to transport them to the venues.

Cassowary Coast Independent News, Thursday, December 19, 2019 Page 9

GARDENING IN PARADISE

Caladiums and bromeliads add wonderful colours to our Christmas gardens.

Frangipani flowers just love the hot, dry weather.

Cascara flowers are excellent in the hot summer months and our large native bees love them!

Caladiums and bromeliads add wonderful colours to our Christmas gardens.

MOST gardeners are complaining that there has been practically no rain for quite some time, but we all realise the rains will soon come and then there will be complaints about that.

We are a funny lot but it gives us something to talk about.

It is amazing how many plants thrive and flower beautifully in these dry times, including roses, frangipani, sunjewels, bromeliads, succulents, bougainvillea, just to name a few, and if you are fortunate to have some of these in your garden, you will still have a gorgeous show of colour.

Remember to take care of yourself and garden in the cooler times of the morning and late afternoon, drink plenty of water and wear a large-brimmed hat.

We shall love seeing our lawns green again once the rains come....although it means spending more time mowing.

Annona muricata.

Commonly known as the Soursop, this is a small to medium growing tree of around 6-9 metres and are evergreen, upright-growing with smooth, dark, shiny leaves which are quite aromatic when crushed.

They produce the largest fruits of all the annonas, with each weighing around one or two kilograms.

They may be oval, heart or kidney-shaped fruits and have a green, leathery skin which has soft, fleshy spines.

The quite juicy, white, pulpy flesh has a slightly acidic taste and is aromatic.

These trees like a warm, moderately humid climate and are quite frost-sensitive, therefore they love our tropical climate.

The roots are fibrous and quite shallow and love to be mulched to help against dehydration.

Always keep mulch well away from trunks of trees to avoid causing rot.

Both grafted and seedling trees will usually bear in a few years.

Fertilise and water regularly to encourage good growth and flowers.

These trees usually maintain a good shape and require little pruning.

Pick the fruits when they are slightly yellow-green in colour and handle them carefully to avoid bruising and they will soon ripen at room temperature.

The seeds of these fruits are toxic, so take care not to swallow them and it is wise to remove them before giving the flesh to children.

These fruits have many health benefits and definitely deserve a spot in the garden.

Bird-attracting Black Beans.

The flowers of the Black Bean tree (Castanospermum tomentella) provide plenty of good nectar for many birds and is quite an attractive tree in the large garden.

The tree is renowned for its beautiful dark wood which has been used over the years by cabinet-makers.

It makes a very good shade tree with its dense, rounded canopy.

Very showy orange/yellow pea flowers are produced on the branches and are pollinated by flying foxes and birds.

The seed pods are quite large and may contain one to five seeds which are poisonous but aboriginal people ate the seeds after slicing, leaching and baking them to remove the saponins.....They are very clever people and it is terrific to hear of what they eat and how they prepare foods and how they use many flowering trees and shrubs as a calendar foe many of nature’s happenings.

These trees produce alkaloids with anti-cancer and anti HIV properties.

Many of us remember using these seed pods, once split in half lengthwise, as boats in the creeks where we swam.

Seeds are easily and quickly germinated.

Stunning Caladiums.

Most gardeners have at least one of the very showy, beautiful foliage plants, the Caladium growing either in a pot or in the garden.

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They are perennials with tubers from which arise long-stalked, very ornamental leaves.

Caladiums have recently been undergoing a resurgence in popularity, and much of this is due to the fantastic works of people such as Greg Oldano, who has been working very hard to propagate gorgeous new varieties.

These plants have gorgeous leaf colours with rich patterns and they come in a diverse range of leaf shapes.

Caladiums go through a dormant period in the tropics and they appreciate a top-dressing of fertiliser in about September, just as they begin to poke their new leaves out of the soil.

These gorgeous tropical plants do well either in pots or planted in the garden, where they will reappear each year.

Please think of others at Christmas who may be alone and take a little time to wish them a Merry Christmas and if possible, invite them to join you for a chat and some Christmas festivity.

I love the huge range of items we have at Mitre 10, Tully, to either help decorate your home or to purchase as gifts for loved ones.

Please pop in and check out the gorgeous items in the Garden Centre at Mitre 10 and I am sure you will be thrilled with what is available and I believe garden enthusiasts are the easiest people to buy for....and the gifts just keep on giving!

I wish everyone a very Merry Christmas and a fabulous New Year and I look forward to catching up again soon.

Until next month, Happy gardening,

WISHING ALL OUR CUSTOMERS WISHING ALL OUR CUSTOMERS

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6.05pm Children’s Programs.

7.05 Ben And Holly’s Little Kingdom. (R) 7.30 Spicks And Specks. (PG, R) 8.00 The Yearly With Charlie Pickering. (PG, R) 9.00 Mock The Week. (M) 9.30 The Office. (PG, R) 10.15 Live At The Apollo. (M, R) 11.00 Great News. (PG, R) 11.45 Broad City. (M, R) 12.10am 30 Rock. (PG, R) 12.30 The Office. (PG, R)

6.30pm Seven Local News.

7.00 Seven News.

7.30 Father Brown. (M, R) Susie falls for a cult leader.

8.30 Judge John Deed. (M, R) Judge Deed is under pressure to acquit a man who has pleaded guilty to the brutal assault of his wife.

10.30 Air Crash Investigation: Deadly Silence. (PG, R) 11.30 Mighty Planes: T-38 Talon. (PG, R) 12.30am Surf Patrol. (R)

6pm Cricket. Big Bash League. Game 3.

Melbourne Renegades v Sydney Thunder. From GMHBA Stadium, Victoria.

7.00 Pawn Stars. (PG, R) 7.30 Beach Cops. (PG, R) 8.30 Car Crash TV. (PG) A look at examples of how not to drive.

9.00 Movie: Machete Kills.

(2013) (MA15+, R) Danny Trejo, Mel Gibson, Alexa Vega.

11.15 Hardcore Pawn. (M, R) 12.15am Fuel TV. (PG, R)

6pm The Middle. (PG, R) Sue plans a romantic evening for her parents.

7.00 The Big Bang Theory.

(PG, R) Raj asks his ex-girlfriends to give him advice.

7.30 Survivor: Island Of Idols. (PG, R) Hosted by Jeff Probst.

10.30 The Big Bang Theory. (PG, R) 11.00 Police Ten 7. (M, R) 11.30 Jail: Big Texas. (M, R) 12am WWE Raw. (MA15+)

6.30pm Antiques Roadshow. (R) 7.30 Death In Paradise. (M, R) 8.40 Silent Witness. (MA15+, R) Nikki investigates an armed raid.

11.10 What’s Your Emergency? That’s Life Isn’t It? One Minute You’re Here Next You’re Not. (M, R) 12.10am Movie: The Maggie.

(1954) (G, R) Paul Douglas, Alex Mackenzie, James Copeland.

6pm Celebrity Name Game. (PG, R) 6.30 Bondi Rescue. (PG, R) 7.30 NCIS. (M, R) A mysterious illness breaks out.

8.30 Hawaii Five-0. (M, R) A boy falls foul of the law while trying to convince someone to take his father’s disappearance seriously.

9.30 L.A.’s Finest. (M) 10.30 NCIS. (M, R) 11.30 NCIS: Los Angeles. (M, R) 12.30am Shopping. (R)

6pm 6.30 7.00 8.00 9.00

Frasier. (PG, R) Neighbours. (PG) Friends. (PG, R) Seinfeld. (PG, R) Emmylou Loves. (PG) Goes behind the scenes with Emmylou Loves.

9.30 Courtney Act’s Christmas Extravaganza. (M, R) Presented by Courtney Act. 10.30 Will & Grace. (PG, R) 11.30 The Late Late Show With James Corden. (M) 12.30am Shopping. (R)

THURSDAY 19

6.20pm Children’s Programs.

7.05 Ben And Holly’s Little Kingdom. (R) 7.30 Spicks And Specks. (PG, R) 8.00 Hard Quiz Celebrity Special. (PG, R) 8.30 Gruen XL. (M, R) 9.15 The Office. (PG, R) 10.00 Gavin & Stacey. (M, R) 10.30 Archer. (M, R) 11.15 The Young Offenders. (M, R) 11.50 QI. (PG, R) 12.20am 30 Rock. (M, R)

6pm Queensland Weekender. (R) 6.30 Seven Local News.

7.00 Counting Down To Australia’s Top Dog. (R) 8.30 Dogs Behaving (Very) Badly. (PG, R) Follows dog trainer Graeme Hall.

9.30 The Secret Life Of Dogs: Working Like A Dog. (R) Part 2 of 3.

10.30 The House That 100K Built. (R) 11.45 Pie In The Sky. (PG, R)

6pm Cricket. Big Bash League. Game 5. Brisbane Heat v Melbourne Stars.

From Metricon Stadium, Queensland.

7.00 Movie: The Next Karate Kid. (1994) (PG, R) 9.15 Movie: Pompeii. (2014) (M, R) Kit Harington, Kiefer Sutherland, Emily Browning.

11.25 Hardcore Pawn. (M, R) 11.55 Armchair Experts: NFL Edition. (PG) 12.30am Fuel TV. (PG, R)

6pm Movie: The Muppet Christmas Carol. (1992) (G) Michael Caine, Steven Mackintosh, Dave Goelz.

7.40 Movie: Dr Seuss’ How The Grinch Stole Christmas. (2000) (G, R) Jim Carrey, Taylor Momsen, Jeffrey Tambor.

9.45 Movie: Bad Santa.

(2003) (MA15+, R) Billy Bob Thornton, Tony Cox, Lauren Graham.

11.40 The Middle. (PG, R) 12.10am Tattoo Fixers.

(MA15+, R)

6.30pm Antiques Roadshow. (R) 7.30 David Attenborough’s Blue Planet II: Coral Reefs. (PG, R) 8.30 David Attenborough’s Blue Planet II: Big Blue. (PG, R) 9.30 Movie: Arrowhead.

(2015) (M) Dan Mor, Christopher Kirby, Aleisha Rose.

11.30 Movie: Escape From New York. (1981) (M, R) Kurt Russell, Lee Van Cleef, Ernest Borgnine.

6pm Celebrity Name Game.

(PG, R) Hosted by Grant Denyer.

6.30 Bondi Rescue. (PG, R) The lifeguards find themselves tackling an unusual rescue on Bondi’s busiest street.

7.30 Walker, Texas Ranger.

(M, R) A gang leader tries to shake down CD and threatens a member of Walker’s karate class.

11.30 NCIS: New Orleans. (M, R) 12.30am Home Shopping. (R)

6pm Frasier. (PG, R) Daphne’s wedding raises tensions.

6.30 Neighbours. (PG) 7.00 Friends. (PG, R) The gang spends a weekend at the beach. Chandler offers to be Monica’s boyfriend “if worse comes to worst”.

11.00 Brides Of Beverly Hills.

(PG) Follows the daily antics in a bridal store.

11.30 The Late Late Show With James Corden. (M) Hosted by James Corden.

12.30am Home Shopping. (R)

FRIDAY 20

6.05pm Children’s Programs.

7.30 A Very Specky Christmas. (PG, R) 8.30 Would I Lie To You At Christmas? (M, R) 9.00 Live At The Apollo. (M, R) 9.45 Mock The Week. (M, R) 10.20 A Very Sexy Xmas With Steven Oliver. (M, R) 10.50 Comedy Up Late. (M, R) 11.20 Would I Lie To You? (PG, R) 11.50 Movie: The Trip To Italy.

(2014) (M, R)

6.30pm The Yorkshire Vet. (PG, R) Peter Wright is called to an emergency at a local farm where a Limousin cow is struggling to give birth.

8.30 Escape To The Country.

Jules Hudson heads to Sussex to help a couple find their first shared home together.

11.30 The Yorkshire Vet. (PG, R) Peter is called to a local farm.

6.30pm Movie: The BBQ. (2018) (PG, R) Shane Jacobson, Magda Szubanski, Julia Zemiro.

An Aussie larrikin enters a barbecue competition.

8.30 Movie: Sucker Punch.

(2011) (M, R) Emily Browning, Abbie Cornish, Jena Malone. In the wake of her mother’s death, a young woman retreats into a fantasy world in order to escape reality.

10.50 Desert Collectors. (PG, R)

7pm Movie: The Little Mermaid. (1989) (G, R) Jodi Benson, Kenneth Mars, Christopher Daniel Barnes.

8.40 Movie: The Bounty Hunter. (2010) (M, R) Jennifer Aniston, Gerard Butler, Gio Perez. A bounty hunter is assigned to find his ex-wife.

10.55 Movie: You Don’t Mess With The Zohan.

(2008) (M, R) Adam Sandler, Rob Schneider, Emmanuelle Chriqui.

7pm Movie: Sliding Doors.

(1998) (PG, R) Gwyneth Paltrow, John Hannah, John Lynch.

9.00 Movie: Just Between Us. (2018) (M) Deanna Ortuso, Joanne Nguyen, Calista Fooks. After the ghost of her late sister appears, a people-pleaser and her childhood friend set off on a road-trip.

11.15 Movie: Legends Of The Fall. (1994) (M, R) Brad Pitt, Anthony Hopkins, Aidan Quinn.

6pm Cops: Adults Only: Dazed And Confused #5! Special Edition. (PG, R) 6.30 Scorpion. (PG, R) 7.30 NCIS: New Orleans. (M, R) 9.20 Movie: Force Of Destiny. (2015) (MA15+) David Wenham, Jacqueline McKenzie, Shahana Goswami. A sculptor discovers he has liver cancer.

11.40 NCIS: Los Angeles. (M, R)

6pm Frasier. (PG, R) 7.30 Kojak. (M, R) Kojak finds himself the object of a murder contract.

8.30 Carl Barron: Drinking With A Fork. (MA15+, R) A stand-up comedy performance by Carl Barron from the Newcastle Civic Theatre, NSW. 10.25 Fresh Off The Boat. (PG, R) 11.30 The Cleveland Show.

(M, R) Cleveland creates a comic book hero.

12am The Loop. (PG, R)

SATURDAY 21

6.20pm Children’s Programs.

7.05 Ben And Holly’s Little Kingdom. (R) 7.30 Spicks And Specks. (PG, R) 8.30 Would I Lie To You At Christmas? (R) 9.00 Michael McIntyre’s Christmas Comedy Roadshow. (PG, R) 10.00 Movie: The Trip To Spain. (2017) (M, R) Steve Coogan, Rob Brydon, Marta Barrio.

11.45 Adam Hills: The Last Leg. (R)

6.30pm Carols In The Domain. (PG, R) 9.00 Border Patrol. (PG, R) A sex offender tries to pass border control.

10.00 Movie: Ellipsis. (2017) (M) Emily Barclay, Benedict Samuel.

12am Last Chance Learners. (PG, R) 12.30 Intolerant Cooks. (PG, R)

6pm Cricket. Big Bash League. Game 9. Sydney Sixers v Brisbane Heat.

From the SCG. 7.00 The Simpsons. (PG, R) 8.30 Movie: Inception.

(2010) (M, R) Leonardo DiCaprio, Ellen Page, Joseph Gordon-Levitt.

A thief, who invades people’s minds through their dreams, is offered a chance at redemption.

11.30 Hardcore Pawn. (M, R) 12am Bottom Feeders. (PG, R)

7pm Movie: Cars 3. (2017) (G, R) Owen Wilson, Chris Cooper, Cristela Alonzo. A legendary race car tries to prove himself.

9.00 Movie: Star Wars: Episode VIII – The Last Jedi. (2017) (M, R) Daisy Ridley, Mark Hamill, Adam Driver. In the wake of the destruction of the New Republic’s capital, the Resistance finds itself on the run.

12am Bromans. (MA15+, R)

7pm Fawlty Towers. (PG, R) A deaf guest arrives at the hotel.

9.00 Movie: Scrooged. (1988) (M, R) Bill Murray, Karen Allen, John Glover. A narcissistic and arrogant TV executive is haunted by three ghosts during Christmas Eve. 11.00 Movie: Just Friends.

(2005) (M, R) Ryan Reynolds, Amy Smart, Anna Faris. A man falls for his high-school sweetheart.

6.30pm Bondi Rescue. (PG, R) Follows the work of elite lifeguards.

7.30 NCIS. (M, R) The team consults with cyberterrorists.

9.30 Law & Order: SVU. (M, R) A woman who accused her 15-year-old daughter’s boyfriend of statutory rape is murdered.

10.25 48 Hours: Out Of Reach. (M) 11.25 Bad Lads Army. (M) 12.25am CSI: Miami.

(MA15+, R)

6pm Frasier. (PG, R) 7.00 Everybody Loves Raymond. (PG, R) 8.00 Naked Beach. (M) People with bodyconfidence issues face their fears.

9.00 Two And A Half Men. (PG, R) The Harpers attend a funeral.

10.00 Will & Grace. (PG, R) Grace breaks a family heirloom of Will’s.

10.30 Buffy The Vampire Slayer. (M, R) 12.30am Frasier. (PG, R)

SUNDAY 22

6.05pm Children’s Programs.

7.05 Ben And Holly’s Little Kingdom. (R) 7.30 Spicks And Specks. (PG, R) 8.30 Blackadder’s Christmas Carol. (PG, R) Blackadder is turned into a cruel miser.

9.15 Live At The Apollo. (M, R) 10.00 The Office. (PG, R) 10.45 Peep Show. (M, R) 11.10 Plebs. (M, R) 11.45 30 Rock. (M, R) 12.05am The Office. (PG, R)

6.30pm Seven Local News.

7.00 Seven News.

7.30 Doc Martin. (PG, R) 8.30 Inspector George Gently. (M, R) Gently must confront his past.

10.30 Mean Mums. (PG) 11.00 Air Crash Investigation: 9/11 – The Pentagon Attack. (PG, R) 12am Mighty Planes: CC-115 Buffalo. (PG, R)

6pm Cricket. Big Bash League. Game 10.

Adelaide Strikers v Perth Scorchers. From Adelaide Oval.

7.00 Pawn Stars. (PG, R) 7.30 American Pickers. (PG) 8.30 Aussie Pickers. (PG, R) Lucas and Adam visit a train and railway fanatic.

9.30 Movie: The Basement.

(2018) (M) Greta Gregory, Joe Witkowski, Acacia O’Connor.

11.10 Picker Sisters. (PG, R) 12.10am Creek To Coast. (R)

6pm Baywatch. (PG, R) 7.00 The Big Bang Theory. (PG, R) 7.30 Outback Wrangler. (PG) 8.30 Movie: Guardians Of The Galaxy Vol. 2. (2017) (M, R) Chris Pratt, Zoe Saldana, Dave Bautista. Misfits are pursued by their former employers.

11.15 The Big Bang Theory. (PG, R) 11.40 Jail: Big Texas. (M, R) 12.10am Tattoo Fixers.

(MA15+, R)

6pm As Time Goes By. (PG, R) Lionel checks out of his hotel.

6.30 Antiques Roadshow. (R) Fiona and the team visit Stowe House.

7.30 New Tricks. (M, R) A pornographer’s murder is investigated.

8.40 Midsomer Murders.

(M, R) A well-known local tenor is murdered in the lead-up to a competition.

10.40 Law & Order: SVU. (MA15+, R) 11.40 Cold Case. (M, R)

6pm Celebrity Name Game. (R) 6.30 Bondi Rescue. (PG, R) 7.30 NCIS. (M, R) An attempt to abduct Ducky is foiled by a marine.

8.30 Law & Order: SVU. (M, R) Detectives Benson and Stabler investigate a shooting where three children are wounded.

10.30 Underworld Histories: Boston. (MA15+) 11.30 Underworld Histories: London. (MA15+) 12.30am Home Shopping. (R)

6pm 6.30 7.00 8.00

Frasier. (PG, R) Neighbours. (PG) Friends. (PG, R) Seinfeld. (PG, R) Elaine’s boyfriend falls off the wagon.

9.00 Two And A Half Men. (PG, R) Alan parties with Charlie.

9.30 Two And A Half Men. (M, R) Charlie sleeps with an elderly man’s trophy wife.

10.00 Frasier. (PG, R) 11.00 The Flash. (M) 12am James Corden. (M)

MONDAY 23

6.05pm Floogals. (R) 6.25 A Very Play School Christmas. (R) 7.30 Spicks And Specks. (PG, R) 8.30 Adam Hills: The Last Leg. UK-based panel show.

9.10 Insert Name Here. (PG, R) 9.40 The Office. (PG, R) 10.25 The League Of Gentlemen. (M, R) 11.25 Peep Show. (M, R) 11.50 30 Rock. (M, R) 12.15am The Office. (PG, R)

6.30pm Seven Local News.

7.00 Seven News.

7.30 Cold Case. (M, R) 8.30 Without A Trace. (M, R) A pregnant woman disappears.

10.30 Mean Mums. (PG) 11.00 Air Crash Investigation: Disaster At Tenerife. (PG, R) 12am Mighty Planes: Super Guppy. (PG, R)

6.30pm Shipping Wars. (PG) 7.00 Pawn Stars. (PG, R) 7.30 Full Custom Garage. (PG, R) 8.30 Outback Truckers. (PG, R) Matt Adams has a rough ride.

9.30 Movie: Beckoning The Butcher. (2014) (M) Damien E. Lipp, Stephanie Mauro, Sophie Wright. A group of friends summons an evil spirit.

11.00 Hardcore Pawn. (M, R) 12am Fuel TV. (PG, R)

6pm Baywatch. (PG, R) 7.00 The Big Bang Theory. (PG, R) 7.30 Police Ten 7. (M) Follows New Zealand police officers.

8.30 Movie: Beverly Hills Cop. (1984) (M, R) Eddie Murphy, Lisa Eilbacher, Judge Reinhold. A Detroit cop investigates a murder.

10.40 The Big Bang Theory. (PG, R) 11.05 Baywatch. (M, R) 12am WWE Smackdown. (MA15+)

6pm As Time Goes By. (PG, R) 6.30 Antiques Roadshow. (R) Hosted by Fiona Bruce.

7.30 Call The Midwife. (M, R) 9.05 Agatha Christie’s Poirot. (PG, R) On holiday in Syria, Poirot becomes involved with an archaeological expedition led by an English nobleman.

11.05 Law & Order: Criminal Intent. (M, R) 12.05am Big Fat Gypsy Weddings. (M, R)

6pm Celebrity Name Game. (PG, R) 6.30 Bondi Rescue. (PG, R) 7.30 NCIS. (M, R) A US Navy captain is murdered.

8.30 CSI: Miami. (MA15+, R) The team splits up to investigate three separate murders that occurred during the chaos of spring break.

9.25 CSI: Miami. (M, R) The team investigates a house fire.

11.15 The Mentalist. (M, R) 12.10am Home Shopping. (R)

6pm 6.30 7.00 8.00 9.00

Frasier. (PG, R) Neighbours. (PG) Friends. (PG, R) Seinfeld. (PG, R) Two And A Half Men. (PG, R) Charlie takes care of Jake.

9.30 Two And A Half Men. (M, R) Alan has to meet with the school principal.

10.00 Everybody Loves Raymond. (PG, R) 10.30 Seinfeld. (PG, R) 11.30 The Late Late Show With James Corden. (M) 12.30am Shopping. (R)

TUESDAY 24

6.05pm Children’s Programs.

6.50 Ben And Holly’s Little Kingdom. (R) 7.30 Spicks And Specks. (PG, R) 8.30 Mock The Week. (M) Hosted by Dara Ó Briain.

9.00 Gavin & Stacey. (M, R) 10.00 How Good Is Christmas? With Sammy J. (PG, R) 11.00 Catherine Tate Christmas Special. (M, R) 11.40 30 Rock. (PG, R) 12am The Office. (PG, R)

6.30pm Bargain Hunt. (R) 7.30 Border Security: Australia’s Front Line. (PG, R) 8.30 Air Crash Investigation: Murder In The Skies – Germanwings Flight 9525. (PG, R) 9.30 Movie: Three Wise Cousins. (2016) (PG) Neil Amituanai, Gloria Blake, Valelia Ioane.

11.30 Border Security. (PG, R) 12.30am Mighty Planes. (PG, R)

6.30pm Shipping Wars. (PG) 7.00 Pawn Stars. (PG, R) 7.30 The Simpsons. (PG, R) Lisa coaches Bart’s little league team.

8.00 Futurama. (PG, R) Bender decides to sell his entire body.

9.00 Family Guy. (M, R) Meg turns 18.

10.00 Educators. (M) 11.00 Housos. (MA15+, R) 11.30 Swift And Shift Couriers. (MA15+, R) 12am Fuel TV. (PG, R)

6pm Baywatch. (PG, R) 7.00 The Big Bang Theory. (PG, R) 7.30 Japandemonium. (M) A compilation of Japanese programmes.

8.30 Movie: Rogue One: A Star Wars Story.

(2016) (M, R) Felicity Jones, Diego Luna, Ben Mendelsohn. Rebels try to steal the plans for a super weapon.

11.05 Big Bang. (PG, R) 11.30 Japandemonium. (M, R) 12am Tattoo Fixers. (M, R)

6pm As Time Goes By. (PG, R) 6.30 Antiques Roadshow. (R) Hosted by Fiona Bruce.

7.30 Keeping Up Appearances. (R) Richard dresses up as Father Christmas.

8.40 Agatha Christie’s Marple. (PG, R) Suspecting her sister has been poisoned, a woman asks Miss Marple to investigate.

10.40 Major Crimes. (M, R) 11.40 Cold Case. (M, R)

6pm Celebrity Name Game. (PG, R) 6.30 Bondi Rescue. (PG, R) 7.30 NCIS. (M, R) Torres and Sloane must return to the US. 8.30 NCIS: Los Angeles.

(M, R) A poisoned North Korean spy is hit by a truck in an attempt to make his death look accidental.

10.20 NCIS. (M, R) The team consults with cyberterrorists.

12.10am Home Shopping. (R)

6pm 6.30 7.00 8.00 8.30 9.00

Frasier. (PG, R) Neighbours. (PG) Friends. (PG, R) Seinfeld. (PG, R) Seinfeld. (R) Two And A Half Men. (M, R) Alan starts dating a perfectionist.

9.30 Two And A Half Men. (PG, R) 10.30 Seinfeld. (PG, R) 11.00 Seinfeld. (R) 11.30 Frasier. (PG, R) 12am Two And A Half Men. (M, R) 12.30 Shopping. (R)

WEDNESDAY 25

Classifications: (P) Preschoolers (C) Children (G) General (PG) Parental Guidance (M) Mature Audiences (MA15+) Mature Audiences Only (AV15+) Extreme Adult Violence (R) Repeat. Please note: Listings are subject to change by networks.

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TV GUIDE

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6.00 News. 9.00 ABC News Mornings. 10.00 Gardening Aust. 10.30 Back Roads. 11.10 Grand Designs Aust. 12.00 ABC News At Noon. 1.00 Adam Hills: The Last Leg. 2.00 Christmas Sounds Better This Year. 3.00 Maggie Beer’s Christmas Feast. 3.30 Hard Quiz. 4.00 Think Tank. 5.10 Grand Designs Aust. 6.00 The Drum. 7.00 ABC News. 7.30 7.30: 2019 Year In Review. 8.00 Grand Designs Aust. (PG) 8.50 Call The Midwife. (PG, R) 10.10 Killing Eve. (MA15+, R) 10.55 ABC Late News. 11.25 Call The Midwife. (M, R) 12.25 The Indian Dream Hotel On Tour. (M, R) 1.25 Can We Save The Reef? (R) 2.25 Call The Midwife. (PG, R) 3.45 Killing Eve. (MA15+, R) 4.30 The Drum. (R) 5.30 One Plus One.

6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show. (PG) 11.00 Golf. Australian PGA Championship. First round. 4.00 Seven News At 4. 5.00 The Chase Australia. (R) 6.00 Seven Local News.

6.30 Seven News.

7.00 Cricket. Big Bash League.

Game 3. Melbourne Renegades v Sydney Thunder.

9.30 Mighty Cruise Ships. (PG, R) 10.30 Modern Family. (PG, R) 11.00 Chicago Fire. (M) 12.00 Movie: Deranged. (2002) (M, R) 2.00 Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 NBC Today. 5.00 Seven Early News.

5.30 Sunrise.

6.00 Today. 9.00 Today Extra Summer. (PG) 11.30 Morning News. 12.00 Ellen DeGeneres.

(PG) 1.00 Movie: The Cure. (1995) (PG, R) 3.00 Tipping Point. (PG) 4.00 Afternoon News.

5.00 Hot Seat. (R) 6.00 Nine News.

7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 Great Getaways. (PG) 8.30 Race Across The World. (M) Narrated

by John Hannah.

9.50 Travel Guides. (PG, R) 10.50 World’s Wildest Weather. (PG) 11.45 Cold Case. (M, R) 12.35 Cross Court. (R) 1.00 ACA. (R) 1.30 TV Shop. (R) 2.30 Global Shop.

3.00 TV Shop. (R) 4.00 Ellen DeGeneres. (PG, R) 5.00 News. 5.30 Today.

6.00 Headline News. 7.30 WIN News. (R) 8.30 Studio 10. (PG) 12.00 Dr Phil. (PG) 1.00 Jamie Oliver’s Ultimate Veg. (PG, R) 2.00 Ent. Tonight.

2.30 Judge Judy. (PG, R) 3.30 Everyday Gourmet. (R) 4.00 Farm To Fork. 4.30 Bold.

(PG) 5.00 News.

6.00 WIN News.

6.30 The Project.

7.30 Jamie Oliver’s Ultimate Veg. (PG) 8.30 Law & Order: SVU. (M, R) The squad pursues a corrections officer.

9.30 Law & Order: SVU. (M, R) 10.30 Blue Bloods. (M, R) 11.30 WIN News.

12.30 The Project. (R) 1.30 Stephen Colbert.

(PG) 2.30 Shopping. (R) 3.30 CBS Morning.

5.00 Headline News.

6.00 WorldWatch. 2.00 The Tsar And Empress: Secret Letters. (M, R) 3.00 Inside St Paul’s Cathedral. (PG, R) 3.55 Railway Journeys UK. (R) 4.30 The Story Of God With Morgan Freeman. 5.30 Letters And Numbers. (R) 6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R) 6.30 News. 7.30 Australia With Julia Bradbury. (PG) 8.00 Luke Nguyen’s Railway Vietnam. (PG) 8.30 The Wonderful World Of Chocolate. (PG) 9.25 On Becoming A God In Central Florida.

(MA15+) 10.15 SBS News. 10.50 Outlander.

(MA15+) 12.00 Mars. (PG, R) 12.55 War And Peace. (MA15+, R) 1.50 Salamander. (MA15+, R) 3.50 Gourmet Farmer Afloat. (R) 4.50 Destination Flavour. (R) 5.00 WorldWatch.

FRIDAY 20

6.00 News. 9.00 ABC News Mornings. 10.00 Gardening Aust. (R) 10.30 Back Roads. (R) 11.10 Grand Designs Aust. (PG, R) 12.00 ABC News At Noon. 1.00 One Plus One. 1.30 Dream Gardens. (R) 2.00 Death In Paradise.

(PG, R) 3.00 Poh’s On The Road. (R) 3.30 Hard Quiz. (PG, R) 4.00 Think Tank. (R) 5.10 Grand Designs Aust. (R) 6.00 The Drum. 7.00 ABC News.

7.30 Gardening Australia: Christmas Special.

8.30 Endeavour. (M, R) 10.05 QI. (M) 10.35 ABC Late News. 11.05 The Yearly With Charlie Pickering. (PG, R) 12.05 Rage. (MA15+) 5.00 Rage. (PG)

6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show. (PG) 11.00 Golf. Australian PGA Championship.

Second round. 1.30 Cricket. Big Bash League.

Game 4. Hobart Hurricanes v Sydney Sixers.

5.00 The Chase Australia.

6.00 Seven Local News.

6.30 Seven News.

7.00 Cricket. Big Bash League. Game 5.

Brisbane Heat v Melbourne Stars.

9.30 Movie: U.S. Marshals. (1998) (M, R) 12.10 Young, Lazy And Driving Us Crazy. (PG, R) 1.10 Travel Oz. (PG, R) 2.00 Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 The Great Outdoors. (R) 5.00 NBC Today.

6.00 Today. 9.00 Today Extra Summer. (PG) 11.30 Morning News. 12.00 Ellen DeGeneres.

(PG) 1.00 Movie: Waiting For The Light.

(1990) (PG, R) 3.00 Tipping Point. (PG) 4.00 Afternoon News. 5.00 Hot Seat. (R) 6.00 News.

7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 Not The Robbie Williams Christmas Show. (PG) 8.30 Movie: Love Actually. (2003) (M, R) Hugh Grant, Alan Rickman, Keira Knightley. A series of interlocking vignettes.

11.15 Movie: The Ugly Truth. (2009) (MA15+, R) 1.05 Our State On A Plate. (PG, R) 1.30 TV Shop. (R) 4.00 Global Shop. 4.30 Avengers.

(PG, R) 5.30 ACA. (R)

6.00 Headline News. 7.30 WIN News. (R) 8.30 Studio 10. (PG) 12.00 Dr Phil. (PG) 1.00 The Living Room. (PG, R) 2.00 Ent. Tonight. 2.30 Judge Judy. (PG, R) 3.30 Everyday Gourmet.

(R) 4.00 Farm To Fork. 4.30 Bold. (PG) 5.00 News.

6.00 WIN News.

6.30 The Project.

7.30 The Living Room.

9.00 The Graham Norton Show. (M, R) Guests include Dame Judi Dench.

10.00 Arj Barker: Organic. (M, R) 11.30 WIN’s All Australian News. (R) 12.30 The Project. (R) 1.30 Stephen Colbert. (PG, R) 2.30 Shopping. (R)

6.00 WorldWatch. 2.00 The Tsar And Empress: Secret Letters. (M, R) 3.00 The Queen’s Favourite Animals. (R) 3.55 Railway Journeys UK. (R) 4.30 The Story Of God With Morgan Freeman. 5.30 Letters And Numbers. (R) 5.55 Mastermind Australia. (R) 6.30 SBS World News. 7.30 Arabian Sands.

8.40 Saturday Night Fever: The Ultimate Disco Movie. (MA15+, R) 10.00 8 Out Of 10 Cats. (M) 10.50 SBS World News Late. 11.20 Movie: Paris Can Wait.

(2017) (PG, R) 1.00 Six. (MA15+, R) 2.45 Ride Upon The Storm. (MA15+, R) 3.55 Extreme Railway Journeys. (R) 4.50 Destination Flavour Bitesize. (R) 5.00 CGTN English News. 5.15 NHK World English News. 5.30 Deutsche Welle.

SATURDAY 21

6.00 Rage. (PG) 11.10 Grand Designs Aust. (R) 12.00 ABC News At Noon. 12.30 Endeavour.

(M, R) 1.55 Father Brown. (PG, R) 2.40 Griff’s Great Kiwi Road Trip. (R) 3.30 Landline Summer. (R) 4.00 Soccer. A-League. Round 11.

Melbourne City v Melbourne Victory.

6.00 Escape From The City: Daylesford, Victoria – The Iletts. (R) 7.00 ABC News.

7.30 Vera. (M, R) 9.00 Doc Martin. (M, R) Morwenna’s parents pay a surprise visit.

9.50 Victoria. (PG, R) 11.20 Father Brown. (PG, R) 12.10 Rage. (MA15+) 5.00 Rage. (PG)

6.00 NBC Today. 7.00 Weekend Sunrise.

10.00 The Morning Show: Weekend. (PG) 11.00 The Clubhouse. 11.30 Golf. Australian PGA Championship. Third round. 4.30 The Clubhouse. 5.00 Creek To Coast. 5.30 Queensland Weekender.

6.00 Seven News.

7.00 Better Homes And Gardens Summer.

8.00 Carols In The Domain. (PG) 10.30 Movie: National Lampoon’s European Vacation. (1985) (M, R) 12.30 Young, Lazy And Driving Us Crazy. (PG, R) 1.30 Travel Oz. (PG, R) 2.00 Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 The Great Outdoors. (R) 5.00 House Of Wellness. (PG, R)

6.00 Ellen DeGeneres. (PG, R) 7.00 Weekend Today. 10.00 Today Extra Summer. (PG) 12.00 Cybershack. (PG) 12.30 Our State On A Plate.

(PG) 1.00 Giving Life. (PG, R) 1.30 The Secret Life Of The Zoo. (PG, R) 2.30 The Embassy.

(PG, R) 3.00 Garden Gurus. 4.00 Lord Mayor’s Christmas Carols. 5.00 News. 5.30 Driving Test. (PG, R) 6.00 News.

7.00 Movie: Jumanji: Welcome To The Jungle. (2017) (PG, R) 9.30 Movie: Grown Ups. (2010) (PG, R) Adam Sandler, David Spade, Chris Rock.

11.30 Movie: Paul Blart: Mall Cop. (2009) (PG, R) 1.15 Harry. (PG, R) 2.05 TV Shop. (R) 4.30 Global Shop. 5.00 TV Shop. (R) 5.30 Wesley Impact.

6.00 I Fish. (R) 6.30 Seafood Escape. (R) 7.00 RV Daily Foodie Trails. (PG, R) 7.30 All 4 Adventure. (PG, R) 8.30 Jamie’s Easy Christmas Countdown. (R) 9.30 St10. (PG) 12.00 The Living Room. (R) 1.30 Healthy Homes Aust. 2.00 Farm To Fork. (R) 2.30 Everyday Gourmet Christmas. (R) 3.30 Christmas With The Australian Women’s Weekly.

(R) 4.30 Discover Japan: Kyushu With Liv Phyland. 5.00 News.

6.00 Bondi Rescue. (PG, R) 7.00 Movie: School Of Rock. (2003) (PG, R) 9.20 Ambulance. (M, R) 11.50 999: What’s Your Emergency? (M) 12.45 Sherlock Holmes: Elementary. (M, R) 1.30 Shopping. (R)

6.00 WorldWatch. 12.30 ABC America: World News Tonight. 1.00 PBS News. 2.00 Figure Skating. ISU Grand Prix Final. 4.05 The Crystal Maze. (PG, R) 5.00 Travel Man. (R) 5.35 Mythical Beasts Unearthed.

6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 The Vietnam War: Fratricide. (M, R) 8.35 Movie: The Godfather: Part III. (1990) (R) Al Pacino, Diane Keaton, Andy Garcia. A Mafia boss tries to go legitimate.

11.45 Movie: Hell Or High Water. (2016) (MA15+, R) 1.35 Movie: The Thieves. (2012) (MA15+, R) 4.05 One Born Every Minute UK. (M, R) 5.00 CGTN English News. 5.15 NHK World English News. 5.30 Deutsche Welle.

SUNDAY 22

6.00 Rage. 7.00 Weekend Breakfast. 10.30 World This Week. 11.00 Compass. 11.30 Praise. 12.00 ABC News At Noon. 12.30 Landline Summer. 1.00 Gardening Aust. 2.00 Doc Martin. 3.00 World’s Busiest Cities. 4.00 Clive James: The Kid From Kogarah. (R) 5.00 Nigella’s Christmas Table. (R) 6.00 How Good Is Christmas? With Sammy J. (PG, R) 7.00 ABC News Sunday. 7.40 Grand Designs: House Of The Year. 8.30 Midsomer Murders. (M) 10.00 Miniseries: Howards End. (R) 11.00 World’s Busiest Cities. (PG, R) 12.00 Mary Berry’s Absolute Christmas Favourites. (R) 12.30 Silent Witness. (MA15+, R) 1.30 Rage. (MA15+) 2.25 Vera. (M, R) 3.55 Silent Witness. (MA15+, R) 5.00 A Country Road: The Nationals. (R)

6.00 NBC Today. 7.00 Weekend Sunrise.

10.00 The Morning Show: Weekend. (PG) 11.00 The Clubhouse. 11.30 Golf. Australian PGA Championship. Final round. 1.30 Cricket.

Big Bash League. Game 8. Melbourne Stars v Hobart Hurricanes. 5.00 Seven News At 5.

5.30 The Great Day Out. 6.00 Seven News.

7.00 Cricket. Big Bash League. Game 9.

Sydney Sixers v Brisbane Heat.

9.30 Sunday Night: Summer Series.

11.00 Autopsy USA. (MA15+, R) 12.00 Young, Lazy And Driving Us Crazy. (PG, R) 1.00 Harry’s Practice. (R) 1.30 Travel Oz. (PG, R) 2.00 Home Shopping. (R) 3.30 Room For Improvement. (R) 4.00 NBC Today. 5.00 Seven Early News. 5.30 Sunrise.

6.00 Harry. (PG, R) 7.00 Weekend Today.

10.00 Cross Court. 10.30 The Hold Down.

(PG) 11.00 World’s Greatest Journeys. (PG, R) 12.00 Global Roaming. (PG) 1.00 School Of Rock: Behind The Scenes. (PG, R) 1.30 The Perfect Adventure. 2.30 Movie: Blizzard. (2003) (G, R) 4.30 Explore TV Yukon, Canada. 5.00 News. 5.30 Customs. (PG, R) 6.00 News. 7.00 60 Minutes. 8.00 Serengeti. (PG) 9.10 Movie: Deep Impact. (1998) (M, R) 11.30 Manifest. (M, R) 12.20 World’s Funniest Videos Top 10 Countdown. (PG, R) 12.45 Harry. (PG, R) 1.35 South Aussie With Cosi.

(PG) 2.00 TV Shop. 2.30 Skippy. (R) 3.00 TV Shop. 4.00 The Baron. (PG, R) 5.00 News.

5.30 Today.

6.00 Mass. 6.30 Hillsong. 7.00 Leading The Way. 7.30 Fishing Aust. (R) 8.00 Behind The Sash. (PG, R) 9.00 Discover Japan: Kyushu With Liv Phyland. (R) 9.30 St10. (PG) 12.00 The Offroad Adventure Show. 1.00 All 4 Adventure. 2.00 4x4 Adventures. 3.00 RV Daily Foodie Trails. (PG) 3.30 Australia By Design: Interiors. 4.00 Seafood Escape. 4.30 Farm To Fork. (R) 5.00 News. 6.00 Bondi Rescue. (PG, R) 6.30 Jamie’s Italian Christmas. (R) 7.30 The Graham Norton Show. (M) 8.30 Movie: Pretty Woman. (1990) (M, R) Richard Gere, Julia Roberts.

11.00 Kinne Tonight. (M, R) 12.00 Mr Black.

(M, R) 1.00 Shopping. (R) 3.30 CBS Morning.

5.00 Headline News.

6.00 WorldWatch. 12.00 Speedweek. (R) 2.00 Basketball. NBL. Round 12. Illawarra Hawks v New Zealand Breakers. 4.00 WorldWatch. 5.00 FIFA Women’s World Cup: A Nation’s Story.

5.30 Apocalypse: The Second World War. (PG, R) 6.30 SBS World News.

7.35 Secrets Of The Department Store: Inside Fortnum & Mason – The Queen’s Grocer.

8.30 Woodstock. (M, R) 10.20 Europe’s Last Warrior Kings. (M, R) 11.25 Civilisations. (PG, R) 12.35 The Obesity Myth. (M, R) 1.30 The Sugar Conspiracy. (PG, R) 3.10 Kinky Business. (MA15+, R) 4.05 One Born Every Minute UK. (PG, R) 5.00 CGTN English News. 5.15 WorldWatch.

MONDAY 23

6.00 Gardening Australia. 7.00 News. 10.00 Restoration Australia. 10.55 The Great Australian Bee Challenge. 12.00 ABC News At Noon. 12.30 Aust Story. 1.00 Grand Designs: House Of The Year. 2.00 Miniseries: Howards End. 3.00 Mary Berry’s Absolute Christmas Favourites. 3.30 Hard Quiz. 4.05 Think Tank.

5.00 Brush With Fame. 5.30 The Heights.

6.00 Antiques Roadshow. (R) 7.00 ABC News.

7.30 Hard Quiz Celebrity Special. (PG, R) 8.00 Back Roads. 8.30 Griff’s Great Kiwi Road Trip.

9.20 Employable Me Australia. (M, R) 10.20 ABC Late News. 10.50 Louis Theroux’s Weird Christmas. (MA15+, R) 11.50 Call The Midwife.

(M, R) 1.25 Rage. (MA15+) 4.00 Compass. (R) 4.30 Catalyst. (PG, R) 5.30 One Plus One.

6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show. (PG) 11.30 Seven Morning News. 12.00 Movie: A Puppy For Christmas. (2016) (PG, R) 2.00 The Daily Edition. 3.00 The Chase. (R) 4.00 Seven News At 4. 5.00 The Chase Australia. (R) 6.00 Seven Local News.

6.30 Seven News.

7.00 Cricket. Big Bash League. Game 10.

Adelaide Strikers v Perth Scorchers.

9.30 Criminal Minds. (M, R) 10.30 Modern Family. (PG, R) 11.00 Celebrity Botched Up Bodies. (MA15+) 12.00 The Catch. (M, R) 2.00 Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 NBC Today.

5.00 Seven Early News. 5.30 Sunrise.

6.00 Today. 9.00 Today Extra Summer. (PG) 11.30 Morning News. 12.00 Ellen DeGeneres.

(PG, R) 1.00 Good Food Christmas. (PG, R) 1.30 Giving Life. (PG, R) 2.00 Baby It’s Christmas. (PG, R) 3.00 Tipping Point. (PG) 4.00 Afternoon News. 5.00 Hot Seat. (R) 6.00 News. 7.00 ACA. 7.30 RBT. (PG, R) 8.30 The Fix. (M) Maya obtains surveillance footage of Jessica.

9.30 The Fix. (M) 10.30 Unforgettable. (M) 11.25 I Am Innocent.

(M) 12.15 Harry. (PG, R) 1.05 ACA. (R) 1.30 TV Shop. (R) 2.30 Global Shop. 3.00 TV Shop.

(R) 4.00 Ellen DeGeneres. (PG, R) 5.00 News.

5.30 Today.

6.00 Headline News. 7.30 WIN News. (R) 8.30 Studio 10. (PG) 11.00 Jamie Oliver’s Ultimate Veg. (PG, R) 12.00 Dr Phil. (PG, R) 1.00 Jamie Oliver’s Christmas Cookbook. (R) 2.00 Ent. Tonight. 2.30 Judge Judy. (PG, R) 3.30 Everyday Gourmet. (R) 4.00 Farm To Fork. 4.30 15-Min Meals. (R) 5.00 News. 6.00 News. 6.30 The Project. 7.30 Hughesy, We Have A Problem Christmas Edition.

8.30 Movie: Office Christmas Party.

(2016) (MA15+) Jason Bateman, Jennifer Aniston, T.J. Miller.

10.35 Kinne Tonight. (M, R) 11.35 WIN News.

12.35 The Project. (R) 1.35 Stephen Colbert.

(PG) 2.30 Shopping. (R) 3.30 CBS Morning.

5.00 Headline News.

6.00 WorldWatch. 6.30 This Week. 7.30 WorldWatch. 2.00 Destination Flavour China Bitesize. (R) 2.05 André Rieu: Christmas In London. (R) 3.45 Great British Food Revival.

(PG) 4.25 The Story Of God With Morgan Freeman. 5.25 Letters And Numbers. (R) 5.55 Great British Railway Journeys. (PG, R) 6.30 SBS World News. 7.30 Cruising Down Under.

8.30 24 Hours In Emergency: In Sickness And In Health. (M, R) 9.30 24 Hours In Police Custody: Living Among Us. (M) 10.30 SBS News. 11.00 The World Game.

11.30 Wisting. (M) 12.25 Spin. (MA15+, R) 2.25 Nox. (M, R) 3.25 Nox. (MA15+, R) 4.30 Railway Journeys UK. (R) 5.00 WorldWatch.

TUESDAY 24

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6.00 Gardening Australia. 7.00 News. 10.00 Restoration Australia. (PG, R) 11.00 The Great Australian Bee Challenge. (R) 12.00 ABC News At Noon. 12.30 Aust Story. (R) 1.05 Call The Midwife. (M, R) 2.35 Antiques Roadshow.

(R) 3.30 Hard Quiz. (PG, R) 4.00 Think Tank.

(R) 5.00 Brush With Fame. (PG, R) 5.30 The Heights. (PG, R) 6.00 Would I Lie To You? (R) 7.00 ABC News. 7.30 Spicks And Specks Reunion Special. (PG, R) 8.30 A Berry Royal Christmas. 9.35 300 Years Of French And Saunders. (M, R) 10.25 ABC Late News. 10.55 Christmas Sounds Better This Year. (R) 11.55 Midsomer Murders. (M, R) 1.25 Rage Christmas Special. (MA15+) 4.05 Compass. (PG, R) 4.30 Catalyst. (R) 5.30 One Plus One. (R)

6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show. (PG) 11.30 Seven Morning News. 12.00 Movie: My Christmas Love. (2016) (PG, R) 2.00 The Daily Edition. 3.00 The Chase. (R) 4.00 Seven News At 4. 5.00 The Chase Australia. (R) 6.00 Seven Local News.

6.30 Seven News.

7.00 Movie: Home Alone. (1990) (PG, R) 9.10 Movie: Fred Claus. (2007) (PG, R) Santa Claus’ cranky brother visits.

11.30 The Goldbergs. (PG, R) 12.00 The Family. (M, R) 2.00 Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 NBC Today.

5.00 Room For Improvement. (R) 5.30 Jabba’s School Holiday Movie Special. (PG, R)

6.00 Today. 9.00 Today Extra Summer. (PG) 11.30 Morning News. 12.00 Ellen DeGeneres.

(PG) 1.00 Movie: Arthur Christmas. (2011) (G, R) 3.00 Tipping Point. (PG) 4.00 Afternoon News. 5.00 Hot Seat. (R) 6.00 Nine News.

7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 How To Train Your Dragon Homecoming. (PG) 8.00 Carols By Candlelight.

11.00 World’s Best Christmas Commercials.

(PG) 11.45 Movie: The Jazz Singer. (1980) (G, R) 2.00 TV Shop. (R) 2.30 Skippy. (R) 3.00 TV Shop. (R) 4.00 Ellen DeGeneres. (PG, R) 5.00 World’s Funniest Videos Top 10 Countdown.

(PG, R) 5.30 Wesley Impact.

6.00 Headline News. 7.30 WIN News. (R) 8.30 Studio 10. (PG) 11.00 Jamie’s Italian Christmas. (R) 12.00 Dr Phil. (PG, R) 1.00 Jamie’s Easy Christmas Countdown. (R) 2.00 Ent. Tonight. 2.30 Judge Judy. (PG, R) 3.30 Everyday Gourmet. (R) 4.00 Farm To Fork. 4.30 15-Min Meals. (R) 5.00 News.

6.00 WIN News.

6.30 The Project.

7.30 Movie: Elf. (2003) (G, R) Will Ferrell, James Caan, Mary Steenburgen.

9.30 Hughesy, We Have A Problem Christmas Edition.

10.30 Kinne Tonight. (M, R) 11.00 WIN News.

12.00 The Project. (R) 1.00 Stephen Colbert.

(PG) 2.00 Shopping. (R) 4.30 CBS Morning.

6.00 WorldWatch. 2.00 UK Bitesize. (R) 2.10 Rick Stein’s Spanish Christmas Special. (R) 3.20 Rick Stein’s Christmas Odyssey. (R) 4.30 Cruising With Jane McDonald. (PG, R) 5.25 Letters And Numbers. (R) 5.55 Railway Journeys UK. (PG, R) 6.30 News. 7.30 Russia To Iran: Across The Wild Frontier. (PG) 8.30 Secrets Of The Toy Shop: Inside Hamleys. (PG, R) 9.25 Secrets Of The Department Store.

10.25 Asylum City. (M) 11.10 Pope: The Most Powerful Man In History. (M, R) 1.50 Pope: The Most Powerful Man In History. (R) 2.40 Pope: The Most Powerful Man In History. (M, R) 3.30 Pope: The Most Powerful Man In History.

(PG, R) 4.25 Railway Journeys UK. (R) 5.00 WorldWatch.

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6.00 Gardening Australia: Christmas Special.

7.00 ABC News. 7.30 The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo 2017. 9.00 ABC News. 9.30 The Pope’s Christmas Mass. 11.30 Compass.

12.00 ABC News At Noon. 12.30 A Berry Royal Christmas. 1.30 Victoria. 3.00 Kumi’s Japan. 4.00 Think Tank. 5.00 Brush With Fame. 5.30 The Heights. 6.00 QI. 6.30 Children’s Programs. 7.00 ABC News. 7.40 The Royal Variety Performance. (PG) 9.35 Insert Name Here. (PG, R) 10.05 Adam Hills: The Last Leg. (R) 10.50 Outnumbered: Christmas Special. 11.30 Walliams And Friend. 12.10 QI. 12.40 Rage. 2.40 Outnumbered: Christmas Special. 3.20 Walliams And Friend. 4.00 Compass. 4.30 Catalyst. 5.30 One Plus One.

6.00 Jabba’s School Holiday Movie Special.

(PG, R) 6.30 Carols In The Domain. (PG, R) 9.00 Movie: Oh, Christmas Tree. (2013) (G, R) 11.00 Movie: The Spirit Of Christmas. (2015) (PG, R) 1.00 Movie: My Dad Is A Scrooge.

(2014) (G, R) 3.00 Movie: Christmas With The Andersons. (2016) (G, R) 5.00 The Chase Australia. (R) 6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Movie: National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation.

(1989) (PG, R) 9.00 Movie: National Lampoon’s Vacation.

(1983) (M, R) 11.10 Holidays Make You Laugh Out Loud.

(PG, R) 12.10 Movie: Bad Manners. (1997) (M, R) 2.00 Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 NBC Today.

5.00 Seven Early News. 5.30 Sunrise.

6.00 Lord Mayor’s Christmas Carols. 7.00 Christmas Pageant. 9.00 Baby It’s Christmas.

(PG, R) 10.00 World’s Best Christmas Commercials. (PG, R) 11.00 Kevin Can Wait.

(PG, R) 11.30 CMA Country Christmas. (PG, R) 1.00 Carols By Candlelight. (R) 4.00 Movie: All I Want For Christmas. (1991) (G, R) 6.00 News. 7.00 ACA. 7.30 Movie: Dr Seuss’ How The Grinch Stole Christmas. (2000) (G, R) 9.35 Movie: Christmas With The Kranks.

(2004) (PG, R) 11.35 The Queen’s Christmas Message. 11.45 Chicago Med. (M, R) 12.35 Harry. (PG, R) 1.30 World’s Funniest Videos Top 10 Countdown. (PG, R) 2.00 TV Shop. (R) 2.30 Global Shop. 3.00 TV Shop. (R) 4.00 Ellen DeGeneres. (PG, R) 5.00 News. 5.30 Today.

6.00 Farm To Fork. (R) 6.30 Jamie Oliver’s Christmas Cookbook. (R) 7.30 Christmas With The Australian Women’s Weekly. (R) 8.30 Studio 10. (PG) 11.00 The Living Room. (R) 12.30 Movie: Elf. (2003) (G, R) 2.30 Judge Judy. (PG, R) 3.30 Everyday Gourmet Christmas. (R) 4.30 Farm To Fork. 5.00 News. 6.00 Bondi Rescue.

(PG, R) 6.30 The Project.

7.30 Have You Been Paying Attention To 2019? (M) 8.30 Movie: Four Holidays. (2008) (M, R) Reese Witherspoon, Vince Vaughn, Mary Steenburgen.

10.15 Kinne Tonight. (M, R) 10.45 The Project.

(R) 11.50 Stephen Colbert. (PG) 1.00 The Talk.

(PG) 2.00 Shopping. (R) 4.30 CBS Morning.

6.00 WorldWatch. 1.00 PBS News. 2.00 All Aboard The Sleigh Ride. (R) 4.05 Great British Food Revival. (PG) 4.35 Sandringham: The Queen At Christmas. (R) 5.30 Letters And Numbers. (R) 6.00 Great British Railway Journeys. (PG, R) 6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 Secrets Of The Department Store: Inside John Lewis.

8.25 Henry IX: The Lost King. (PG, R) 9.35 Vikings Special: The Saga Of Floki. (MA15+) 10.30 The Red Line. (M) 11.20 Movie: Rodin.

(2017) (M) 1.25 Versailles. (MA15+, R) 3.30 Heston’s Feasts. (M, R) 4.25 Railway Journeys UK. (R) 5.00 CGTN English News. 5.15 NHK World English News. 5.30 Deutsche Welle. 1912

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COMMUNITY NEWS

A Christmas Message from Bob Katter

Wishing everyone a Happy and Safe Christmas and New Year

IN my home town of Cloncurry, Warren Losberg was president of St Vincent de Paul. After Church on Sunday we members took cigarettes and newspapers to the old pensioners. As a lad of 17, Warren told me, “It’s not the papers and durries – the old blokes just want someone to talk to – we can give them an hour or so, hey?”

Father Carrol’s presbytery’s rickety stairs had given up the guard rail. He had only one chair which he attempted to give to me. At 6:00pm he said, “Got to leave now and feed these kids.” A dozen kids from the no-hoper Copper Mine Creek mob were staring up at us. He explained, “They don’t get fed much, I feed them.”

“But you’ve got no money, you’re the poorest person I know.”

His answer: “Well if I don’t feed them, they don’t eat.”

One of the toughest political warriors of Australian history, Clyde Cameron, when asked “You were very close to your mother?” replied stammering with his voice breaking…

“I…I… can’t talk about my mother.”

I, like Clyde Cameron, whilst my mother died nearly 40 years ago, still cannot talk about her.

The thought that my mother could be dead – gone forever – is a burden I could not bear.

Christ’s birth means my mother lives and I will be with her again.

And if some modern scientists say

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my beliefs are simple and primitive, then might it be suggested that these beliefs are much more plausible than their explanation – that we descended from a firecracker. Worse still for their position that it all happened via ‘laws of nature’ but they can’t produce the legislator nor a bloke that lit the firecracker.

The history books generally agree that the six greatest scientists of human history were Pasteur, Newton, Einstein, Mendel, Galileo and Faraday. Some were clergymen, some priests. All were profound partisan (Judeo) Christians.

And even if you don’t like thinking about things, you’d have to admit this Bloke was one of us: “You can’t knock a bloke that turned water into alcohol.”

“A bloke that decked a few shylocks when they went right over the top.”

“And decided to get himself born in a little bush town in a shed at the back of a pub with only a few ringers around to help out.”

“When everyone was picking on this poor woman, he started writing on the footpath what all the boys had been up to, cleared the street real quick.”

“Not to mention calling the powers that be whited sepulchres.”

The most beautiful piece of music in human history Handel’s Messiah says: “Joy to the World the Lord has come.”

BOB KATTER HAPPY CHRISTMAS

A Christmas message from Shane Knuth MP 2019

CHRISTMAS MESSAGE FOR 2019 I start this message with a bit of sadness for the Catholics and for our district.

The passing of Fr. John O’Connor who spent many of his 60 years of Priesthood around these parts, apart from a fair stint of time at Dimbulah and Silkwood. We thank God for his life and with Christian Faith we commend him to the keeping power of Jesus, whom St. Paul of Tarsus described Jesus as being Lord of the Living and Lord of the Dead. These two departments come under the keeping power of Jesus.

Meanwhile back to base to the theme at hand, Christmastime.

Our Bishop James Foley last week

sent to us this Christmas Message. He began talking about the meaning of the word Christmas. He said: It means the Mass of the Messiah Jesus, so the number one Mass or Holy Eucharist out of all the Masses of the year is the one at Christmas Day, the birthday of Jesus.

For many Christians, like me, travelling around a secular country in the days preceding Christmas, one could have a feeling of upset about what the exciting Christmas lights do not depict what Christmas is all about. It is hard to put into lights the truth, God the Son left off being God in heaven to come down to earth to jump into his creation. He become Jesus. That

would be a challenge to paint that story by lights. Later on, the story goes on after the nine months of pregnancy Mary had her baby. She and her husband Joseph were forced by their system of census collecting to travel to Bethlehem, the city of their most famous ancestor King David. As soon as they had arrived it was the time for the baby to be born so the best that could be organized was to get out of the cold weather and make a temporary home and shelter in a stable where the baby was born.

Meanwhile God sent a message to the Shepherds nearby that the expected great King had been born in their town that night, so they had better go over

AS Christmas draws near I like to reflect on my favourite story of the Christmas Truce in 1914 – the Battle of Flanders.

It was just five months after the outbreak of war in Europe when Christmas was approaching in 1914. The constant soaking rain gave way to frost, and the battlefields of Flanders were blanketed with snow.

After fierce fighting the sounds of the battlefield were replaced with “A Silent Night” as the Germans broke into song and the British reciprocated as a gesture of peace and goodwill.

Soon after, the two opposing forces put down their weapons and emerged from their trenches, crossing no-mans land, calling out “Merry Christmas” in

their enemies native tongues, and began exchanging gifts of cigarettes and puddings.

Who would of thought that the birth of a child 2000 years ago would have such a heartfelt impact on opposing enemies during a world war.

Christmas is like that – it can set all our differences aside. It is a time we can forget about the stresses of life, spend time with family and friends, enjoy sports and leisure and go fishing and camping.

I’d like to wish everyone a Merry Christmas and a safe, healthy, prosperous new year – and not to forget, the reason for the season.

Look forward to working with you all in the year 2020.

and have a look. So, the Wise Men came from somewhere, we are not sure where, Iraq, Iran or one of the modern Arab countries to report to the mystical, magical or amazing new King. We suspect they thought they were going to greet an adult, and it was not a baby they had in their minds.

When I was a child in the 1950s, talk was just beginning using two slogans or proverbs: “let’s put Christ back into Christmas”. “Don’t forget the reason for the season is Jesus”. Christmas is meant to be all about Jesus.

But for the moment let us rejoice in the Christmas that is more secular to many Australians. Let us be glad it is the

best holiday time of the year. We try to cultivate a virtue called the Christmas Spirit. We try to make an effort to be nice to our loved ones, to our neighbours and people we bump into. So, Christmas is a party time, a time of celebration, a family time, a time for Dad or Mum or children to excel themselves in putting up very good lights.

It is a time of gift giving in our culture, it is a time for celebration.

With so much sadness or sickness in our lives or disappointments it is good to have reasons to celebrate.

A happy Christmas and God’s Blessings on the New Year from Fr. Hilary, Catholic Priest, Tully and all the Pastors and Ministers of our area.

Cassowary Coast Independent News, Thursday, December 19, 2019 Page 15

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Call Tony 07 40669774 PUBLIC NOTICE Igguldens In-Store Lucky Shoppers - M.Morris; P.Colls; J. Zonta. Lucky Shoppers Draws continue until 23rd Dec. You can also win via our “Iggulden’s Christmas Free Tree”, as well as be given free ticketsin the Tully Lions Xmas Raffle, for locals who shop locally.

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FUNERAL NOTICE

IN MEMORIAM

Aged 61 years, Late of Mission Beach

BLACK’S FUNERALS, Q.F.D.A

EST ABLISHED 1960

Chapel and Crematorium 18 Scullen Avenue, Innisfail Ph 4061 6806 66 Butler Street, Tully Ph 4068 1188

MARDEN, Anita

Forever in our hearts Ray, Kevin, Leisa, Emma, James, Michelle and Ben

POSITION VACANT MURRAY HARVESTING

Anita passed away peacefully at the Cairns Hospital on Monday 9th December 2019.

In Keeping with Anita’s Wishes a Private Cremation has been held.

BLACK’S FUNERALS, Q.F.D.A Chapel and Crematorium 18 Scullen Avenue, Innisfail Ph 4061 6806 66 Butler Street, Tully Ph 4068 1188

REV FATHER

JOHN BERNARD O’CONNOR 1925 – 2019

Warrant Officer AUS 435351 RAAF 460 Squadron Binbrook, Lincolnshire Bomber Command Reverend Father John Bernard O’Connor, born 6th March 1925, Toowoomba, Qld. Pius XII Seminary Banyo. Ordained to Priesthood 30th June 1958 at the Cathedral of St Stephen, Brisbane. Fr John O’Connor (Assistant Priest St Clare’s Tully 1959-1962), (Parish Priest St Anthony’s Dimbulah 1963-1979), (Parish Priest St John the Evangelist Silkwood 1979-1990), Retired to Tully Heads 1990-2012, Resided at the Tully Nursing Home since 2012. Most dearly loved son of Thomas & Sarah O’Connor (both dec’d), loved brother & brother in law of Terry (dec’d) & Patricia O’Connor, Donna & Ray Stanley (both dec’d), loved uncle of Mark, Matthew, Brendan, Faith, Liam, Luke, Rory & Aaron, Marian, John, Michael, Anthony & Joanne and their families.

Priest of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Cairns. Fr O’Connor entered into Eternal Life, at the Tully District Hospital on Tuesday afternoon 10th December 2019, aged 94 years.

His body will be received at St John the Evangelist Catholic Church, Harold Street, Silkwood at a Vigil Service, Memories and a Liturgical Reception of his body THIS FRIDAY EVENING 20th December 2019, commencing at 7.00pm.

The Most Reverend Bishop James Foley, Bishop of Cairns, Priests and Religious of the Diocese of Cairns, Members of the RAAF Association, all family, relatives, parishioners and many friends of FATHER JOHN BERNARD O’CONNOR are respectfully invited to attend a Solemn Funeral Mass to be celebrated at St Clare of Montefalco Catholic Church, Mars Street, Tully, THIS SATURDAY MORNING 21st December 2019, Commencing at 11.00am. Following the Mass, the interment will take place at the New Tully Lawn Cemetery.

“REQUIESCAT IN PACE”

Is seeking an experienced Harvester Operator for the 2020 season and beyond.

A long term position with a full package of The contract is 120,000 tn’s, good farm layout , large paddocks,high productivity, excellent machinery and resources.

Please send your resume to accounts@doreandco.com.au or Phone Brian Dore on 0427667964 to arrange a meeting time.

Casual Console Operator We are looking for a casual console operator to join our team for a service station in Tully. As the major point of contact with our customers, you would need to have excellent customer service skills, ability to upsell and attention to details.

Customer Service · Promote and maintain a positive reputation and good community relations · Answer telephone in a polite and timely manner and transfer call to appropriate staff member Shop · Handle cash accurately · Operate banking terminal and console according · Complete end of shift procedures (balance & cash up) · Order specific stock items · Maintain cleanliness of shop area · Record Dips on all fuel tanks and record results Team Work · Assist others and cooperate with your co-workers · Carry out other tasks as required by the team to ensure the team’s effectiveness and efficiency Workplace Health and Safety · Ensure all work is carried out in accordance with obligations detailed in the Workplace Health and Safety Act and Regulations Hours Apply by email to bptullyservo@gmail.com

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PUBLIC NOTICES

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The Cassowary Coast Regional Council will be closed from 3pm on 24 December 2019 and will re-open on 2 January 2020.

Rubbish collection will be as per usual.

A full list of closures and Council services can be found at cassowarycoast.qld.gov.au/public-notices The Mayor, Councillors and staff of the Cassowary Coast Regional Council wish you a very Merry Christmas and a happy and prosperous New Year.

BASSO, Blesilda

Loving Wife of Michael, Loved Mother of Kimberley and Kristina, Mother-in-law of Daniel. Loving Sister of Juliet, Liza, Vicky, Gemma, Jerry (dec), Ronnie, Narro, Roland, Jojo and their Families. Devoted Sister-in-law of Lorraine and Family. Cousin of Trish and Family.

All Relatives and Friends are respectfully invited to attend a Funeral Service for Blesilda commencing at 10.00 a.m. FRIDAY 20th December 2019 in the Chapel of Blacks Funerals Crematorium, 18 Scullen Avenue, Innisfail. Followed by interment in the Innisfail Cemetery.

Call 4068 0088

LIONS CHRISTMAS RAFFLE The Tully Lions Club would like to thank the public for their support and the following people and businesses for their generous donations of vouchers and prizes.

Murdering Pt Winery Good Vibrations Petals and Beanz Teitzel’s Supa IGA Mirrors Bar S. Lowe & Sons Live Life Pharmacy Muir and Sons Woolworths Visyboard Tully Jewellers Orora Cav’s Marine Hotel Tully Auzzie Hair Design GF Rural Reed’s Betta Store Iggulden’s Leahy’s Bananas Tully Lioness Club Tully Raycare Pharmacy Biarritz Tully Tender Cut Butcher Amy Iggulden Tully R S L Landmark Plantations Restaurant NewsExpress Tully Boutique Maree J K Robertson Palm Fabrics Ed Wickerson Tully Seafood Michael Ottone Tully Drapery Tully Leagues Club And in particular for their donations and generous support throughout the year Kitchen Essentials As Green As Tully Tackle World Mitre 10 Iggulden’s Mens Wear Tully Auto Parts Mt Tyson Hotel Teitzel’s Supa IGA Meat at Phil’s Drawn at the Mt Tyson Hotel at 6.30 pm on the 20th December. Prize winners will be notified and prizes collected from Iggulden’s Menswear.

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• Mon - Fri, 7am (No Mass 3rd Wed, located at 54 Bryant St, Thurs, Fri) Tully. Opening Hours: Mon, • 3rd Wed, 10:30am Tues & Thurs from 9am The TULLY SUPPORT CENTRE are presently Tully Nursing Home St. John the Evangelist Church, 1pm & 2pm - 4pm; Wed Our Lady, Star of the seeking applicants for volunteer roles on the Silkwood 5 6 7 4 3 Sea (Cardwell) 9am - 1pm & 2pm - 6pm.

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13th December Stealing offences, Kurrimine Beach: A 35-year-old woman and a 31-year-old man are expected to appear in the Innisfail Magistrates Court on December 16 after an incident on Sunday in Kurrimine Beach.

It will be alleged the woman and man were staying at an address near Jacobs Road on Sunday evening when at about 8.30pm, they have entered another property and stolen two eskies containing alcohol and soft drinks.

It will also be alleged that on Wednesday, December 11 at about 1pm, the woman entered a business on Hargreave Street and stole clothing.

It will further be alleged that when spoken to by police, both people were in possession of drug utensils.

Speeding offence, Mission Beach: Police have charged a Friday Pocket man after

a traffic intercept in Mission Beach on Tuesday afternoon.

It will be alleged the 59-year-old man was intercepted on El Arish Mission Beach Road at about 4.40pm for exceeding the speed limit.

The man was issued a traffic infringement notice for $444 after travelling at 84km/h in a 60km/h zone weekend Crime wrap 14th & 15th December Break and enter, East Innisfail: Between midnight and 8am on December 15, entry was allegedly gained through an unlocked window of a Mourilyan Road address.

Property including two purses containing money, personal papers, cards and a bag were allegedly stolen from the address.

Anyone with any information is encouraged to contact police and quote reference number QP1902496528.

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Bend: A 34-year-old Trinity Beach man was intercepted on Palmerston Drive around 2.30am on December 16 for a roadside breath test.

It will be alleged as a result of the test, he returned a reading of 0.104 per cent BAC. His licence was suspended and he was issued with a Notice to Appear at the Innisfail Magistrates Court on January 6.

16th December Unlawful use and dangerous operation of a vehicle, Cardwell A woman has been charged with multiple offences after being intercepted in an alleged stolen car in Cardwell yesterday afternoon.

Around 3pm, police in Cardwell sighted a stolen vehicle on the Bruce Highway. Stingers were deployed and a woman was taken into custody.

The 35-year-old Bungalow woman was charged with unlawful use of a motor vehicle, evading police, dangerous operation of a motor

vehicle, possessing drug utensils, contravening a direction, and possessing a knife in public.

She is due to appear in Innisfail Magistrates Court today.

Drink driving, Euramo: Police have charged a Tully man after a traffic intercept in Euramo on Monday morning.

It will be alleged the 41-year-old man was intercepted on Euramo Road at about 6.25am and when required to provide a specimen of breath, has returned a reading of 0.235 per cent BAC. He is expected to appear in the Tully Magistrates Court on December 19, charged with drink driving.

17th December Produce dangerous drugs charge, Wongaling Beach: Officers from Tully Criminal Investigation Branch executed a search warrant a Reid Road, Wongaling Beach, around 4pm on Tuesday afternoon.

It will be alleged as a result of the search, officers located two grow

tents containing a number of cannabis plants and a large quantity of dried cannabis.

A 32-year-old Mission Beach Man was charged with one count each of produce dangerous drugs, schedule 2 drug over schedule 3, possess a dangerous drugs, possess things used in connection with the production of dangerous drug possess drug utensil and other drug paraphernalia.

He is to appear in Tully Magistrates Court on February 6.

Fraud, Innisfail: A 35-year-old Innisfail woman was charged with a number of fraud offences on Tuesday.

It will be alleged she has stolen a credit card on Monday, December 16 and has used the card at a number of businesses between Monday and Tuesday.

She was located on Clair Street and was transported to Innisfail Police Station where she was charged with one count of stealing and 12 counts of fraud. She is scheduled to appear at

the Innisfail Magistrates Court on January 20.

18th December Produce dangerous drugs charge, Wongaling Beach: Officers from Tully Criminal Investigation Branch executed a search warrant a Reid Road, Wongaling Beach, around 4pm on Tuesday afternoon.

It will be alleged as a result of the search, officers located two grow tents containing a number of cannabis plants and a large quantity of dried cannabis.

A 32-year-old Mission Beach Man was charged with one count each of produce dangerous drugs, schedule 2 drug over schedule 3, possess a dangerous drugs, possess things used in connection with the production of dangerous drug possess drug utensil and other drug paraphernalia.

He is to appear in Tully Magistrates Court on February 6.

Fraud, Innisfail: A 35-year-old Innisfail woman was charged with a number of fraud offences on Tuesday.

It will be alleged she has stolen a credit card on Monday, December 16 and has used the card at a number of businesses between Monday and Tuesday.

She was located on Clair Street and was transported to Innisfail Police Station where she was charged with one count of stealing and 12 counts of fraud. She is scheduled to appear at the Innisfail Magistrates Court on January 20.

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RURAL REPORT

Ergon Energy: Prepare for More Power Outages During Storm Season SEAN DENT WELL, we got the rain we wanted in Tully. It came down the Friday evening before last for a couple of hours between 8:00PM and 10:00pm. The rain was accompanied by a thunderstorm, which caused a power outage that also lasted a couple of hours. It slowed down the Friday night festivities at the local pubs, with the lighting on Butler Street coming exclusively from cars and trucks heading home for the night.

It didn’t, however, seem to have much effect on the spirits of those of the revellers who did stay.

Quite a few hung around outside the Top and Bottom Pubs in the hope that power would be restored quickly. After hope started to fade, some bought a few items to take home with them.

It seemed like a lot of rain at the time, and in fact it was three times as much rain as Tully has seen over the past 40 days combined. I asked a few locals how much rain did they think fell, and

some guessed as much as 20mm. Alas it was only 6mm according to Tully Sugar, although more was in the air for Tuesday and Wednesday, with up to 30mm predicted over the two days.

People on Butler Street were as outgoing as ever, taking the rain and the outage in stride. In a way, it was a real Tully night, with people using the darkness in the street as a chance to get to know one other. One woman and a younger girl made their way up the street toward McQuillen Street where I was stood, still trying to get the best picture.

“Who are you and what are you doing?” the older one asked. When I said I was just taking pictures, she announced, “I know you!” Her name is Joanne and she’s the mum of Ryan Beckman, the 19-year-old boy who was one of four boys killed in a car crash last March.

We’d met in the Top Pub the night of the tribute there for the four boys.

As we talked about how she was doing, I mentioned how I had just lost

my father, and she shared a hug with me. Then a couple of guys walking up the road stopped to chat with us, and Joanne asked one of them, an affable young man named Andrew, could she buy a drink off him. He said no and handed her one free of charge.

Ergon Energy released a statement that said the power outage was caused by a lightning strike. An estimated 834 customers lost power just before 9:00pm and power was restored in under two hours. Customers in the following areas were affected: Bilyana, Euramo, Hewitt, Hull Heads, Kennedy, Lower Tully, Rockingham, Silky Oak, Tully, Tully Heads.

The risk of unplanned outages increases during storm season, so Ergon Energy is reminding everyone to be prepared.

Area Manager, Mitch Wyper said it was worth setting aside some time over the weekend to get your house in order, clean up your backyard and minimise the risks to your family, neighbours,

“If the storm cuts terrupted, it can cut your knows what to do before, property and the power water supply, so ensure during and after storms, network. “There are some power, use a torch - nevyou have enough drinking which increase the risk of simple steps you can take er a candle - and listen water in storage to get by. prolonged power outages. to prepare for storms and to weather warnings,” When a storm is forecast “Now is the time to rea quick tidy up around Wyper said. After the check that your mobile stock your storm kit with the yard can save a lot of storm, it’s important to phones are fully charged, the essentials, such as a angst once wild weather know where your emertorch, battery-powered hits. take care and stay line gency kit is, tie down radio, a portable power “During a storm, items aware because fallen loose items and unplug bank to charge mobile such as outdoor furniture, powerlines can be hidden any sensitive electrical phones, first aid kit and shade sails, swing sets in tree branches and other equipment, such as comfresh batteries. and fallen branches can storm debris. puters, TVs and modems.

“When power is inbecome lethal missiles which could seriously injure someone or damage your property.

We’ve already seen a couple of trampolines entangled in powerlines causing outages down south in recent weeks, so take a walk around your property and identify any potential projectiles that need to be secured.

“Trim any overgrown or loose branches, but don’t ever cut any trees near powerlines yourself.

If you’re concerned about tree branches being too close to powerlines give us a call on 13 22 96,” Wyper said it’s important to ensure every- Tully went to bed early Friday night thanks to a two-hour power outage one in your household

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RURAL REPORT

A few weeks ago on December 3 we held our end of year meeting for the Tully Variety management group in the Murray. This meeting is always a highlight of the year with all the 2019 trial work results presented to growers and plenty of discussion and exchange of ideas, followed by a BBQ. Apart from the exchange of ideas such events help maintain community which is vital to any work we do.

The Tully variety management group is open to all Tully growers and we

don’t just work on varieties but all aspects of crop presentation for harvest including fallow crops. The December 3 meeting was well attended and once again great support was received from the SRA researchers including our two local experts in Rob Magarey and Danielle Skocaj. The head of SRA plant breeding Jason Eglington, who is based in Cairns, also spoke.

While SRA breed the new varieties, TSL and the Tully Variety Management group fine tune the

local recommendations by working through this group so that we get the best out of the many varieties now available for the benefit of the whole industry. In some cases this means not recommending a certain variety in some sub districts if the trial work indicates it won’t be commercially viable.

The sense of community is very important because this is where real communication thrives and people like myself can’t do their job without this.

Such groups have always exist-

ed in agriculture but these days with so much technology available for rapid information flow we have different types of communities. However, the good old shed meeting followed by a BBQ is still hard to beat!

At this recent meeting we also revised information on some cane diseases like sugar cane smut and the new soil maps available for Tully growers. Fallow crop information was also available with many fallow crops being planted recently even with the

limited rainfall received Services who give great since the start of Decem- support. ber.

So this will be my final Groups like the Tully va- column for 2019, having riety management group missed a few weeks reare really only possible cently, it is timely to say b e cause o f growers and TSL m a n agement support plus the assistance of other o rg a n i zations l i k e S R A and the Tully C a n e Dr Jason Eglington of SRA addressing the Tully produc- on Dec 3 tivity

thank you to all involved and please have a Merry and safe Christmas and we now look to doing it all again in 2020!

variety Management group

Lower Tully Cane Industry Stalwart Recognised with BMP Accreditation Turf Club to Shine National

SEAN DENT

LONG time sugar cane grower Lauri Keto was officially presented with his Smartcane Best Management Practice (BMP) accreditation this week at Maifredi’s farm Jodrell Road, Euramo as part of a cane water quality project.

Keto played a critical role in supporting the recently completed project, led

by Ingham-based liquid fertiliser company LiquaForce.

Nick Stipis, Tully Canegrowers Smartcane BMP Coordinator, was on hand to present the accreditation to Keto, which will allow Keto to avoid the on-farm compliance inspections conducted by Department of Environment and Heritage, who do soil tests to make sure

farmers are using the right amount of fertiliser to care for the land without the negative effects of water runoff to the reef.

To get accreditation, Keto had to complete the Soil Health and Nutrient Management, Irrigation and Drainage Management, and Weed, Pest & Disease Management modules at Best Management Practice standards

and had to keep records for an entire season, showing that he had the appropriate drainage plans, pest management plans, that he’s using clean seeds, and other measures that showed was using best management practices.

Stipis said most farmers are executing such practices. “In my time, I’ve been to about 130 farms, and only saw a

couple of farms that were negligent, and one of them was just a new famer getting bad advice. No one is going to deliberately harm the environment that they’re living in and working in, he said.”

“Every farmer wants to take care of the land,” said Keto, who has 250 hectares of cane farm.

Tully Canegrowers Smartcane BMP Coordinator Nick Stipis presents accreditation certificate to long-time cane farmer, Lauri Keto

Spotlight on Innisfail

The Innisfail Turf Club is urging locals to save January 4, 2020 in their holiday calendars, with the announcement of a special TAB race day featuring a Fashions on the Field event and live entertainment.

“The January 4th races will be broadcast live around Australia and will shine a spotlight on our town and our club, which undoubtedly has one of the best views in the country,” said Club President, Mark Spagnolo. “We have been busy working with Racing Queensland to hold this and future events at Innisfail.”

“Racing Queensland is investing nearly half a million dollars in our town, which will see the upgrading of about half our course proper to change the reverse camber near the pony club, ash street

side and to the PCYC of the racetrack. Going to the races is part of the Australian culture. That is because of the opportunity to mingle and socialise,” said Spagnolo.

“Fashion on the Field is a regular event you see at many races which we want to see more of at the Innisfail Turf Club,” said Mr Spagnolo. “It makes for a great opportunity to make our race days more festive and entertaining, plus it helps for our Club to keep up with the community trends elsewhere. Gates will open at 11:00am.

We look forward to seeing Innisfail dress up and come out and show support for the Innisfail Turf Club and our town.”

“This is definitely an event not to be missed.”

For more information contact Kellie Harrison on 0418 182 595.

Katter joins Tully sugar farmers in China fight for fair go KAP Federal Member for Kennedy Bob Katter has told cane farmers in Tully today that he will throw the full weight of the KAP behind them in their fight with Chinese-owned Tully Sugar after local farmers rejected several unfair conditions outlined in the 2020-22 supply agreement.

Mr Katter said the farmers’ right to arbitration and minimum pricing was vitally important to the ongoing survival of the industry.

“The Australia we knew 30 years ago had, per head of population, probably made us the greatest agriculture nation on earth.

Arbitration and the Snowy Mountains Scheme which

enabled irrigation over one fifth of the nation’s lands were the critical factors.

“But the single most important event in agricultural history was arbitration, minimum pricing, being introduced to the wool industry.

“Wool rose over the next 20 years maintaining its lead over coal which is our major export until Paul Keating undermined the scheme, refused to continue it and then abolished it.

This was the first removal of arbitration from agriculture. It was then removed from maize, peanuts, fishing, tobacco, sugar and lastly and arguably the most disastrous, was milk.

“The removal of arbitration rights from the farm-

ers by the LNP by the brutal enforcement of the National Competition Policy agreements resulted in our price of 60c per litre for milk the day before deregulation, becoming 41c per litre the day after. And the LNP is now the only political party in Australia refusing arbitration.”

Tully has remained one of Australia’s biggest sugar producing towns since its inception in 1865 and today sees more than 300 growers supply over two million tonnes of cane to the mill annually. Mr Katter said the local cane grower would be unrelenting in their fight for protecting their industry and livelihoods, and that the Chinese owners would

not likely appreciate their opposition to the supply agreements.

“The battle at Tully, I think is the most important battle being undertaken, along with milk in the last half century.

“We have no idea what the price is of refined sugar sold in China . Heaven-only-knows what their mark-up of the sugar they produce in Tully is when sold to the consumers in China.

“Arbitration for their workers and farmers is a concept that doesn’t exist in communist countries. And there is no doubt that China is still a communist country. Their

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governance is primitive and completely out of step and we will win this battle.

“The KAP triggered the introduction of arbitration

and ethanol in Queensland. Our Party, whilst small in the national arena, no one would deny our influence in our heartland,

North Queensland and the full weight of the Party will be thrown behind the farmers who are standing united in this battle.”

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All the Political Stars Come to Tully for the Grandstand Pre-Opening?

Shane Knuth deflected the praise he got from Bob Katter toward Tully Tigers President, Anthony Emmi SEAN DENT Ron Hunt and Joe Vasta from Tully Rotary, ChrisLAST week, Cassowary tine Boric from Tully Coast Regional Council Chamber of Commerce, Mayor John Kremastos and Peter Buttsworth, was joined by Senator for Lou Lardi, and Larry SenQueensland Susan Mcko from the Lions Club.

Donald, Mr Scott Stewart There was supposed MP and State Member for to a ceremonial ‘turning Townsville, Hon Bob Katof the sod’ with goldter, Federal Member for en shovels to mark the Kennedy, Shane Knuth, milestone. If it happened, State Member for Hill it was before the event and Nick Dametto, State because I saw nothing of Member for Hinchinbrothe sort. Apparently, there ok – all of whom laid a were some golden shovbrick. els, but maybe everyone Lesser lights in terms shied away from the task of politics but vital membecause the ground is like bers in our community concrete at the moment were also there including after a couple of months

Bob Katter and Senator Susan McDonald chatting with hardly any rain.

In fact, we already did the turning of the sod several weeks back to celebrate the receiving of the cheque, but with less dignitaries. Essentially, they had Bob Katter, Shane Knuth, and Tigers Club President, Anthony Emmi at that event, with Knuth and Emmi being the ones to do the hard digging.

On this occasion, they all took their turns laying a ceremonial brick or two.

Honestly, it was not hard to tell the ones who’d done physical labour in their lives. You get the feeling that Knuth has

Innisfail State School Inaugural Day for Daniel Colour Fun Run

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STAFF and over 130 students at Innisfail State School recently participated in their inaugural Day for Daniel Colour Fun Run where close to $1,000 was raised for the Daniel Morcombe Foundation.

Students from Prep to Year 6 took part in the event organised by school chaplain Jacqueline Rigano, Jason Bawden, Priscilla Bird and Lachlan Kenman.

All students who took part also received a Day for Daniel participation certificate.

This year, Daniel Morcombe Foundation joined forces with School Fun Run and created the Day For Daniel Fun-Run held on October 26 with the united goal of increasing child safety awareness

within Australian schools while raising money for the worthy cause.

Innisfail State School was one of thousands of schools across Australia who registered online and hosted a Fun Run on Day for Daniel, the national day of action aimed at raising awareness of child safety, protection and harm prevention while promoting a safer community for children.

'Wear Red and Educate' is the theme and the school community was encouraged to wear red, talk about child safety and raise funds where students donated what they could afford online or by bringing their dollars to school.

Day for Daniel, now in its 14th year was created

by Bruce and Denise Morcombe after their 13-yearold son Daniel was abduct-

ed while waiting to catch a bus on the Sunshine Coast in December 2003.

The objectives of the day are to educate children regarding their personal safety and empower them to 'Recognise, React and Report' when they feel something is not right; educate and equip children and adults about keeping kids safe through child safety and protection initiatives, as well as empowering them to take action.

Since the Foundation started, the Morcombes have worked tirelessly to provide Australian children with education, protection and support to be safe from abuse and risk of harm.

The Foundation also aims to honour the memory of Daniel and assist young victims of crime.

Work on the grandstand is currently ahead of schedule due to the endless dry days

built a house or two the way he expertly handled the bricks, used the trowel to tap it down, and cleaning off the edges, front and back.

McDonald did her best and seemed to enjoy the experience, mingling with the workers a little afterwards. Katter was there mainly to demonstrate his charm and wit. He emphasised that the contribution he was responsible for was not $3,000,000 like the State government provided, but $3,000,010 because he chucked in a tenner from his own pocket.

The speeches were in-

teresting. It was the rare chance to see politicians deflect praise to someone else. “He’s the one who pushed me, and that’s how it got done,” Knuth said, referring to Emmi. That wasn’t so hard to believe.

Anyone who has ever spoken to Emmi knows he’s as down to earth, single-minded and direct as they come, and you could easily picture him saying, “What about the grandstand” every time he met a politician, and nothing else till he got the answer he wanted.

Most of them, but especially Dametto took the

time to point out that this is not simply a football facility. Tully Netball, Tully Tennis, Tully Kennel Club, Tully Rotary, Tully Lions, Tully Touch Football, Tully Show Society, Tully Gym Club, Tully Girl Guides, The Australian Stock Horse Association, and Tully Juniors will all be using the facilities.

Apart from that, there was a lot of detail, but not much news. Council put out some numbers that reflected the number of jobs the erection will generate (28.35), the indirect creation of jobs between now

and 2043 (30.6), and said

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Babinda, Mirriwinni State Schools, as well as St Rita's South Johnstone and Babinda, Walkamin, Millaa Millaa, Tolga, Mutchilba, Dimbulah State Schools, St Joseph's Atherton and St Anthony's Dimbulah.

The program is aimed at educating more than 1,150 students about water safety at both the beach and within inland waterways.

Prep to Year 6 students at Flying Fish Point State School learned the meanings of different coloured flags and signage, rescue equipment such as IRB, jet ski, beach buggy, helicopter and drones and what to do if caught in ocean rips, dangerous creatures such as jellyfish, sharks and crocodiles, sun protection and keeping safe while swimming in

waterfalls, creeks, pools, lakes, lagoons, rivers and dams.

SLSQ Community Awareness Manager Helen Hallett said the program enabled lifesavers to educate students who were largely unfamiliar with surf hazards or the potential dangers of inland waterways such as dams and creeks. "Children in regional areas usually haven’t had a great deal of exposure to the beach. We aim to ensure when they do visit our coastline, they are equipped with the basic skills and knowledge to have fun and stay safe," she said.

"Students will take part in an interactive presentation learning how to identify safe places to swim at the beach, how to look for and interpret warning signs, and how

to recognise risks when swimming in local waterways.

"Ultimately, the visits allow us to reinforce the importance of swimming at patrolled beaches – between the red and yellow flags – when students and their families visit the coast."

Hallett said the longevity of the Breaka Beach to Bush program was due to its ability to reach those considered 'high risk,' given their lack of surf and water safety knowledge.

"We want to help educate as many children as possible, because no matter where they go swimming, there are ways they can do it safely and with confidence. By following our advice, children can potentially avoid putting themselves in dangerous situations."

there will be an injection of $21 million between now and 2043. To be honest, these numbers sound a bit abstract, and when you’re running for office in 2020, why not boast about what life will be like in 2043! But the resounding point the local politicians made was that a) we need to diversify our economy and b) the grandstand is going to be amazing, neither of which can we argue with.

Lifesavers Bring the Beach to Flying Fish Point State School

SURF Life Saving Queensland (SLSQ) recently brought a little bit of the beach to regional schools across the state with the delivery of surf and water safety messaging, which included a visit by three life savers to Flying Fish Point State School.

The Breaka Beach to Bush program was rolled out in five locations including Cairns and Tablelands.

Over the five-day blitz, experienced surf lifesavers visited 67 schools, travelled over 6,800 kilometres across the state and interacted with more than 11,000 students.

The Cairns tour included 16 schools: South Johnstone, Mundoo, Mourilyan, Innisfail,

Queensland surf life savers Irene Cats from Port Douglas, Chloe Maxwell and Sophie Gerry from Gold Coast with Flying Fish Point State School students

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Tigers News with Shane Muriata WELL, what year 2019 turned out to be, and yes, I am glad that it is coming to an end for so many reasons. So, if we are going to recap the Good, the Bad and Ugly, let’s make sure to get everything that kept me awake more times than Jason on Friday the 13th ever did.

First off the ranks, well how can we forget Game one of the Origin series, when Qld jumped out of the blocks to take the chocolates at Lang Park thanks to some Kaylin

Ponga magic? The Cowboys were losing many games near the start, and the hopefuls who always feel good about their team started to question Paul Greens credentials.

Two Tully Junior Rugby League Alumni’s were starting to make everyone take notice, especially one Thomas Flegler at the Broncos who proved to be a second coming of big Petro and Webke.

Somewhere in the mix my ex-girlfriend Ash Muriata Barty won the clay

Cardwell Golf Club

This week’s Ladies’ Thursday competition was won by June Kane (39) followed by Christine Taylor (38). NTP Jackie Olditch and approach shot June Kane.

Thursday’s 9-hole Sporters was won by Phil Pentecost (21) on a countback from Kevin Brown (21) second and Christine Taylor (21) leading the rundown from June Kane and Doug Osmond both on 20 points. NTPs were Kevin Brown, Ian Burchell and Christine Taylor.

Saturday Stableford was played by 13 diehards in weather that was more pleasant than expected with a nice cooling breeze. It was led by Terry Moss with a terrific 45 points, in second place was Hugh Henry (38) on a countback from Ian Ingram (38). NTPs were Terry Moss, Ron Ash, Keith Hoare and Phil Pentecost.

On Thursday, Ladies play an 18-hole stableford, register 9.00am followed by Sporters, register by 12.45pm. This Saturday is a 4BBB. Register by 10.30am.

EL ARISH GOLF

This is our last week for the 2019 golfing year and player numbers have been great – maybe readying for the exercise needed for overindulgence during the Xmas season!!! TUESDAY’s field played a Stableford event, with Paul Marland winning on 39, followed by Jan Benn on 36. Jan then went on to win NTP on #4/13 and #5/14, with Paul Marland taking out #6/15 and #9/18 – both players surely couldn’t go wrong. THURSDAY Sporters saw the ‘stars’ from Tuesday at the winning post again, with Jan Benn winning on 29 and Paul Marland r/up on 30. 3rd and 4th on a c/back went to Kevin Tombs 3rd and Wayne Bolton 4th, with Paul Marland getting the least putts. NTP results: #11 – M. Ackeson, with #12 and #13 going to Lindsay Perkins, Rod Rackley taking the Cash Pin on #14 and Paul Marland taking #17. SATURDAY’s 2-Ball Ambrose sponsored by Drummond Golf had a great field teeing off at 1:00pm, with the following results:- Winners: Tom Wikander/Peter Carter on 56. 75 nett, 2nd Kade Spencer/Colin Bidgood 57. 75 nett and 3rd Stewy Worth/Paul Marland on 58 nett, with the best Gross going to Blake Sexton/Darren Golder with 62.

court comp and climbed her way to number one in the world, becoming the most famous indigenous sportsperson since yours truly. It was good to hear from her after her victory when she called me promising to send me some season tickets to the Broncos games, but all I asked for was a bucket of KFC to share with her when she was back our way in the off season.

Sco Mo won the election under dodgy circumstances, but if you ask me, all things that are government related are dodgy as, just ask our local politicians.

Israel Folau competed against Australian Rugby in court, but neither warranted any attention because the Wallabies proved

to be useless anyway at the World Cup, whereas Lady Gaga showed everyone that a monster can win an Oscar. The Lion King made its much anticipated comeback, and I think it was a success, but not better than the original.

Greg Inglis retired from the game, taking with him the last surviving member of the Origin dynasty to play State footy, and the Kiwi Black Caps almost won the cricket showpiece event in and against England.

Donald Duck Trump finally met my cousin Kim Jung Un, with both parties sporting the most ridiculous hair styles seen since Twisted Sister played at the Igloo in 1987, and who could ever forget Greta Thunberg’s ‘I have an

GOLF NEWS

NTP’s: #1/10 – Blake Sexton/Darren Golder – 2/11 Paul Marland/Stewy Worth – Kade Spencer/Colin Bidgood taking #3/12 and #4/13 – Thomas/Werder # 5/14 – Lindsay Perkins/Paul Topper #6/15 – Kade Spencer/Colin Bidgood #7/16 – Blake Sexton/Darren Golder #8/17 – Lance Masina/Troy Kopp #9/18. All winners and of course the club thank Drummond Golf for their sponsorship on the day. MEMBERS don’t forget this Sat 21st there is a working bee attending to our greens – so all hands make light work – free drinks after the working bee is finished – have a great Xmas break and we’ll see everyone next year.

Innisfail Golf Club

Another great week of golf & good to see a little bit of rain during the week. Let’s hope Huey can send some rain this week, as all the region is in need of it.

We will hold our first Presentation Awards for a few years after the Barrier Reef Motel Sponsor day this Saturday.

Catering & entertainment will make for a great afternoon to reward our Club Champions, Hole In One’s, Sponsors & Volunteers for 2019.

As always, many thanks to our 3G Network & Volunteers for helping out looking after the course, club house & media. Love your work!

Wednesday Allsporters Comp (Tee off times 12:00pm & 3:00pm) A new member to the AllSporters played excellent golf to post his first win as a new golfer to the club! Well done Terry Saunders on a great win!

1st - T Saunders 22pts and 2nd - R Ingram 21pts NTP - A Butorac Friday Comp (Tee off times 12:00pm & 3:00pm) The heat was definitely there for the Friday crew, with only 8 players braving the conditions & preparing for Saturday. John Lombardi was the man to beat shooting 20 points & did just enough to hold off Jeff McGrath on 19 points. John’s in fine form for the Medal of Medals.

1st - J Lombardi 20pts and 2nd - J McGrath 19pts NTP - A Rogers Saturday - Cairns Golf World Monthly Medal / Medal of

angry face’ speech which became an overnight success for memes all over the world when she challenged the greedy corporations about the environment.

The only thing I felt uncomfortable about that I didn’t believe was the Cowboys were still crap without JT by missing another finals series, and the disputed Roosters six again fiasco that dominated newspapers worldwide.

The Tully Tigers announced new Head Coach Paul Ketchell, Leon Hallie finished up his bell injecting career, which harboured and employed many future Hall of famers and idiots for 18 years, and the biggest story ever of the year was that Star Wars was finally finishing

the greatest galactic story of all time by releasing the last Episode, Star Wars, Rise of Skywalker.

I want to thank the Newspaper for letting me talk some ‘crap’ as one of my co-workers put it not long ago when reading my column. It’s been a privilege and an honour to even get a chance to speak of my region, team and people who make up the best part of the country, Nth Qld. Have a happy and safe Christmas to all my family and friends, and hopefully see you all next year with my new reading glasses, because of my 2020 vision. So there you have it, it was a year to remember, but one some of us like to forget. Peace be the journey.

Medals Final Many thanks to Cairns Golf World for their continued sponsorship of the Innisfail Golf Club. We look forward to a great golfing year in 2020!

There was a buzz on the course for the Medal of Medals Final, with anyone of the 14 nominees able to win their membership for the 2020 golfing season. Five of the 14 teed off in the morning with Paul Tattam setting the pace with 70 nett & left a few shots on the greens with a wayward putter.

For the December Monthly medal, Darryl Wall impressed with a great round of 67 nett & Geoff Johnston shot the lights out to post a sizzling score of 65 nett. Well done Geoff for winning the December Monthly Medal, a great round & you finally got one!

The battle of the Medal of Medals had come down to 2 players left out on the course & Paul’s 70 nett: father & son competitors Jake & Caine Cockle! Caine had the lead after the front 9 by one shot & it was neck & neck coming down the stretch with both players tied on the last hole.

Caine hit a monster drive down the middle of 18, with his second shot just off the green. Jake had pulled his drive left, but left his second shot short of the green. Jake’s chip burnt the edge of the hole, whilst Caine chipped on & 2 putted to snatch the win!!

Well done Caine, a great effort for one of our Juniors to win the Medal of Medals. We look forward to seeing your progress in 2020!

1st - G Johnston 65 nett and 2nd - D Wall 67 nett Medal Of Medals Winner: 1st - C Cockle (Jnr) NTP’s: 1st & 10th - , 2nd & 11th - A Rose, 3rd & 12th - G Powell, 4th & 13th - J Cockle / A Butorac, 5th & 14th - , 6th & 15th - A Rose, 7th & 16th - D Hensler, 8th & 17th - E Nest and 9th & 18th - R Mills.

Upcoming Events: Wednesday Allsporters - 12:00pm & 3:00pm tee times. Friday Comp - 12:00pm & 3:00pm tee times. Saturday Comp - Barrier Reef Motel Sponsor Day 7:30am - Juniors Comp - 9 & 6 Hole. 10:00am - Seniors - Time sheet - American Foresomes - Drawn Partners.

2019 Presentation Afternoon / Night

Innisfail Bicycle User Group (BUG) take part in Reindeer Ride LAST Sunday, Innisfail Bicycle Users Group (BUG) held its inaugural Reindeer Ride where 10 bicycle riders covered a distance of 39kms on bitumen and gravel around Innisfail.

Riders started off from Innisfail hospital, then headed out to Reynolds Rd, Jubilee Highway, Kirk Road, up and back on Williamson and Sunset Roads (the antlers), around Garradunga and then back into Innisfail via Pernase, Shaw, Clifford and See

Poy Roads.

This ride is an example of Strava art and the reindeer was initially discovered by one of our local riders on her training rides, and then refined. Some say it looks more like a llama, if you removed the antlers while others say a camel.

The early morning views from Sunset Road early were spectacular and well worth all the climbing on gravel terrain required to get up there.

Upon their return to Innisfail, the riders enjoyed cof-

fee and a social catch up at Goondi Hotel.

Strava is a social platform for cyclists, joggers, walkers, swimmers and outriggers, which allows travelled routes to be downloaded from GPS devices so that they can be recorded and shared with friends.

Two other excellent examples of Strava art are Lord Vader https://archinect. com/news/tag/704399/ strava-art and this Stegosaurus https://www.bicycling.

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com/rides/a20044377/become-a-strava-artist-withthese-gps-tips/ both by Stephen Lund in Canada.

Any place with lots of crisscrossing roads could be a palate for a Strava artist. The Atherton Tablelands or the streets of Cairns are two likely candidates.

Innisfail BUG is a friendly social riding group which caters for riders of all speeds and covers both road and dirt/gravel terrain.

The group have weekends

away riding, as well as camping

and

regular weekly rides. For further

informa-

tion on BUG or the Reindeer ride, contact

please BUG

via email: InnisfailBUG@ gmail.com

or The inaugural Reindeer Ride around by calling Sue Innisfail undertaken by members of InnPattison on isfail Bicycle Users Group (BUG) last 0472 917 339. Sunday

WHAT’S HAPPING IN

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Butler St Wednesday 5.30pm register for 6pm start Sunday 12.30pm register for 1 pm start

SILKWOOD

185 Silkwood/Japoon Rd Wednesday 1pm register for 1.30pm start Friday 6pm Bare Foot Bowls & BBQ Sunday 1pm register for 1.30pm start

SOUTH JOHNSTONE Fleming Branch Rd Every 2nd Friday of the month at 6pm Sunday from 1pm

INNISFAIL

1 The Corso Wednesday Ladies Social 12pm – 5pm Thursday Men’s Social 12pm – 5pm Friday Bare Foot Bowls 3pm – Late Saturday Mixed Social 12pm – 5pm

GOLF TULLY

Pratt St Thursday 9 Hole Sporters from 12.30pm Saturday 18 Hole comp from 11am

CARDWELL

23 Gregory St Thursday Ladies 18 hole A.G Event Handicap required Register 9am Tee off 9.30am 9 Hole Sporters Stableford No Handicap required 10.30am _ 11 am Tee off Saturday 18 Hole Mens A.G handicap Register 10.30am Tee off 11am

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Bruce Highway Tuesday 18 Hole 12.30pm for 1pm Tee off Thursday 9 Hole 12.30 to 4pm Tee off Saturday 18 Hole 12.30pm for 1pm Tee off

INNISFAIL

2 Palmerston Dr Wednesday All Sports 12pm & 3pm tee off Friday Comp 12pm & 3pm Tee off Saturday Comp 7.30am & 12pm Tee off Sunday junior Comp from 8am

BRIDGE TULLY

Behind Bowls Club 1 Coronation Dr Monday & Friday at 12.45pm

DARTS TULLY

Bowls Club Tuesday’s 7pm

CLAY SHOOTING SILKWOOD

Japoon Rd Practice every Saturday 9am – 12pm Every 2nd Saturday 9am – 3pm Comp 1st Saturday of every month

NETBALL TULLY

Igloo Mondays Under 12’s 4.30pm – 5.30pm MPC/Igloo DIV 3 5.20pm – 6.10pm & 6.10pm – 7pm DIV 1&2 6.10pm – 7pm & 7pm – 7.50pm

TENNIS TULLY

Behind Show Grounds B Grade Tuesday Night 7pm A Grade Thursday Night 6.30pm for 6.40pm start Thursday Mornings Ladies 8.15am for a 8.30am start

FOOTBALL TULLY

Show Grounds Training Tuesday & Thursday 6pm

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SEVERAL boats travelled out wide to fish the deep water on the edge of the continental shelf over the weekend. There were some great catches mostly consisting of the prized Red Emperor, Nannygai and Gold Banned snapper.

Reports have also flowed in of game fishermen managing some great action on Yellow Fin Tuna, Wahoo and Dolphin Fish.

Closer in around the main reefs, the fishing has been tough with most boats managing 4 or 5 Coral Trout and half a dozen mixed fish such as Sweet lip and Stripies.

The spearfishermen have fared better with good numbers of Coral Trout, Blue Tuskers, Cray

fish and Spanish Mackerel.

The islands were also a tough ask with the North Easterly winds coming in around midmorning leaving only a few hours early morning for the smaller boats to fish. I have always found the fishing around the full moon hard. Boats did manage the occasional Island Trout and some nice Grass Sweet Lip. The Grey Mackerel were scarce: these fish can be hit and miss, the large bait schools have mostly moved on. However, the normal Spanish Mackerel spots such as Cathedral reef and Forty Foot were covered in bait, mostly small Queen fish and there were plenty of big fish showing on the sounder.

The Spaniards were there with several large Macks caught, with local fishing

enthusiast Craig Hawkins managing a very nice fish on a trolled wolf herring around the change of the tide on Saturday.

Although reports of Fingermark have been quiet, there has been some good numbers of Grunter caught both around the headlands, islands as well as in the estuaries.

The tides did not suit fishing for Fingermark last weekend, so hopefully we will see some good fish caught during the buildup to the new moon next week.

Most of the boats fishing the estuaries have been concentrating on Mangrove Jacks and so far, it has been a fairly good season, lots of smaller fish and enough big fish to make everyone excited.

It’s great to see that the average angler now has enough skill to target one species over the other and

Bowls

as a result we are seeing very few Barra caught as a by catch. Downsize your lures and fish the undercut banks. Working your way along a bank more quickly than you do for Barra, will also see you catch more jacks. If you start catching by catch such as grunter and flathead concentrate on keeping your lure close to or momentarily on the bottom. Adding rub on scents or flavours can also improve catches.

Patches of jelly prawn can also concentrate species such as Salmon, Tarpon and Trevally, in these cases matching the hatch can be difficult, I normally start with a small Zerek prawn.

The freshwater continues to fish well with all the feeder creeks continuing to dry up. Several keen anglers have been heading up to Tinaroo dam.

It’s a tough fishery but

will provide you with your best chance to catch a metre-plus barra.

At this early stage of the week the weather forecast is for 10 to 15 knots of south-easterly winds on Saturday dropping to 5-10 knots on Sunday. With any luck this will keep the north-easterly winds away and provide some great boating conditions, especially on Sunday.

Either side of the early morning or evening high tide change will be ideal for bottom fishing, whether at the reef or chasing grunter in the estuaries.

It will also suit chasing Grey or Spanish Mackerel around the islands. If I was chasing Mangrove Jacks, I would be fishing the first of the afternoon incoming tide.

Good Fishing Roly Newton Tackle World Tully

info@ccin.com.au

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– GET IN QUICK FOR XAMS

Innisfail Ladies bowls Christmas break-up December Thursday 19 0346 2.23m 0938 1.33m 1610 3.06m 2306 0.99m Friday 20 0500 2.51m 1055 1.27m 1707 3.09m 2349 0.77m Saturday 21 0558 2.82m 1157 1.19m 1756 3.08m

Bowlers from Innisfail, Tully, Babinda and South Johnstone got into the festive spirit when they took to the green for the Innisfail Ladies Christmas break-up day on the day were Ray Downing, Mick DeVries, P. Broccardo, G. Anderson & R. Maguire and Tully Bowls and Adrian Woolard. They each won a $20.00 runners-up- M. Achello, S. Dunne, M. Roots & I. Humphries. Mixed Pairs:- G & J. Edgerton voucher from the leagues club.

Please note: no social bowls either Sundays and runners-up- P. Anderson & J. Fossey. Consistency singles:- S. Pagano and runner-up – G. or Wednesdays until January 2020.

The annual general meeting will be held at Edgerton. the club house on Sunday 16 at 9.00am. All po- Most Improved Bowler in 2019:- D. Cook.

Congratulations to all. sitions will be vacated.

Happy, holy and safe Christmas to every- The day concluded with the drawing of the Xmas goose with 57 prizes up for grabs. Conone see you in 2020. gratulations to all winners and thank you to all of the prizes and supporters of our great Innisfail Mens Bowls Club donors club.

Thursday afternoon saw 26 bowlers enjoy a good social game of bowls. On Tuesday, a Christmas and presentation of trophies at game of twilight bowls of 16 ends was played Silkwood Bowls leagues club. by 14 players. All players enjoyed the cooler Wednesday December 11 TULLY Bowls club held their Christmas conditions. Hope to see more bowlers playing The very first try of our new Green!! luncheon at the Tully leagues club on Friday to make this event even more successful.

The completion of the Final Mixed Pairs Club 13, On Sunday the club presentation and Xmas Competition was decided by Denise Charman We had some 34 members enjoy a scrump- goose club was held and 40 players enjoyed a and Len Charman def. Chris Lower and Katious meal, presentation of trophies for 2019 social game, with I. Humphries, D. Kirkman rin Rastoll 29/12. Social Bowls: Mick de Vries were done. Winners were as follows. Ladies’ and P. Ryan winning on the day. A Barbeque and Lee Myell def. Delmo Tarditi and Agnes consistency Judy Hood, Ladies pairs Judy lunch was enjoyed by all. Thank you to the Tait/Jeannette Bucklar 24/16 Hood and Bev Achilles, Ladies Championship ladies and gents for providing a great feed as Barry Green and Wayne Myell def. Alan Hudsingles Mary Bacic. usual. son and Clair Burke 23/22 Men’s Championship singles Ray Down- Club Presentations were:– A grade singles - M. Sunday, December 15 ing. Men’s pairs, Gordon Williams and John Bright and runner-up - G. Goes. B grade sin- Delmo Tarditi, Karin Rastoll and Wayne Myell Brown, mixed pairs John Brown and Judy gles - K. Smith and runner-up- S. Micale. def. Chris Lower, Daniel Gauci and Lee Myell Hood.

C grade single – M. Clifford and runner-up- G. 16/14 Tony Cates, Denise Charman and Len Wednesday 11, only eight bowlers played, McDonald. Club Pairs:- T. Burns & S. Pagano Charman played scrounger. Denise had a good the jackpot was not won and will be $88.00 for and runner-up- L. Fedalto & G. Goes win December 18. Please note this will be our last Club Triples:- J. Fossey, S. Howe & D. Leach over Len and Tony. We all enjoy our new social Wednesday till 2020. and runners-up- I. Humphries, L. Fedalto & M. Green. Every Friday night is Barefoot BowlSunday 15, we had 12 bowlers. Winners Achello. Club Open Fours:- T. Curran, ing.

Sunday 22 0029 0.58m 0649 3.09m 1250 1.12m 1841 3.04m Monday 23 0106 0.44m 0734 3.32m 1336 1.07m 1923 2.96m Tuesday 24 0140 0.37m 0818 3.46m 1420 1.07m 2003 2.86m Wednesday 25 0215 0.35m 0859 3.53m 1502 1.11m 2043 2.74m

Tully Bridge Results

Monday Dec 9

Kerry Borthwick- Bolton/ Rhonda Murdoch Margaret Pease/Sandy Raiti Anne McLean/Jan Pease

Friday Dec 13

Kerry Borthwick-Bolton/ Sandy Raiti Rhonda Murdoch/Peg Sabadina Korma Byrne/Sandy Mollenhagen

Monday Dec 16

Equal First - Vilma Bonassi / Jan Pease = Margaret Pease / Korma Byrne

Kath McGowan / Geoff Stapley OUR final game was played for the year and a break up party was held mid-session. Thanks to Korma for setting the scene with beautiful decorations. A sumptuous array of amazing Christmas fare was enjoyed by all, marking a fitting end to another wonderful Bridge year. Wishing all our players a wonderful Christmas and looking forward to happy bridging in 2020.

Cassowary Coast Independent News, Thursday, December 19, 2019 Page 23

Cassowary Coast

Independent SPORTING NEWS

Maifredi Bids Thank you to the People Who Made Tame the Tully a Success

SEAN DENT EASILY the best event of 2019 for this region was the World Rafting Championships 2019.

It depended on Graham Maifredi, Chairman of the Organising Committee for sure, but it also pulled together so many other people, and last Thursday Maifredi and Cameron Blackley, President of the Australian Rafting Federation called everyone together to thank them at the Ripe Harvest Arcade on Butler Street, Tully to thank them.

Anyone who spent even a day following the event knew the enormity and the logistics that were involved, and saw the many details that could have gone wrong. During the days, up Tully Gorge, teams, their equipment,

and their food had to be transported to the racing site, the races themselves depended on multiple staff, officials, and volunteers being at the right place to do their jobs. Of course, results had to be tabulated and sent to the cloud so that all around the world, rafting fans could keep up to date with who was winning.

Even the setting up of the course itself took a couple of weeks.

Then, at night there was always an event, a medal presentation, dignitaries there to make a speech or present medals to the winning teams.

Athletes had to be corralled, and in one case, literally run up to the showgrounds. Food was always available and the bar was constant. Even

a small task like raising the right flag as the right national anthem played came down to a couple of people knowing their task and being responsible for it.

Trust me, there was plenty of thanking to be done.

Last Thursday evening, the man doing the thanking was event director, Maifredi – the man doing the lion’s share of running around in the rain last May. “We finally had an opportunity to get together in Tully to thank our amazing 2019 World Rafting Championships Sponsors, Partners and Supporters for their invaluable involvement in the Championships. It took a team effort to make the Championships a success and we cannot thank them

enough for their support and hard work,” said Maifredi.

Major Sponsors included Experience Co, Cassowary Coast Regional Council, Tourism and Events Queensland, Stanwell Corporation, Raging Thunder, Team Elite Merchandise, Big Water Safety Equipment, Terrain Natural Resource Management, and Sugarland Car Rental.

They also thanked Major Partners Queensland Parks and Wildlife, Wet Tropics Management Authority,Tully and District Chamber of Commerce, GALU Traditional Owners Working Group, Queensland Health, Queensland Ambulance Service, Panama Tr4 Program, NBN Australia, and Danae Jones Consulting.

There was also a group of Event Supporters who deserved credit for their work on the ground, helping put the Tully River on the map internationally: Cassowary Coast Multisport Club, Tully Visitor and Heritage Centre, Rotary Club of Tully, Lions Club of Tully, Tully Raycare Family Pharmacy, Cairns YAL, Australian Stockhorse Society Hinchenbrook Branch, Mt Tyson Hotel, Cassowary Coast Primary Schools, and Tully State High School.

Maifredi joked about how Live Site Sponsors helped him to not have to sell his cane farm to pay for the event: GBT Engineering, Blenners Transport, Schweppes Australia, COFCO Tully Sugar Limited, Liqua-

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force, Canegrowers Tully, Celtic Constructions & Utility Services, Shamrock Quarry, Mike Ball Dive Expeditions, Mackay Bananas, MBL Bananas, Metagen, Flinders Bar and Grill Nightclub Townsville, The Rabbit Hole Mackay, and The Woolshed.

He also thanked the World Rafting Championships Organising Committee of which included people from Cassowary Coast Regional Council (Jacqui Szafran, Dan Horton, Dan Bradford and Rachel Densmore), Jersey Road (Shane Purse, Mat Rowes and Natalie Polizio), and the ARF itself (Graham Maifredi, Linda Davis, Chrisso Fulton and Fiona Vecchio).

Finally, thanks was handed down to the Event

Officials: Race Director, Tim Marshal, RD Assistants Sean Gill and Rob Macfarlane, Safety Director, Johnny McCrossan, Equipment Manager, Rheece Spring, Live Sites Manager, Mat Rowes, Equip & Audio technician, Ben Reichardt, Volunteer Coordinator, Esther Schultink, Transport and Rationing, Chrisso Fulton, Tourism Coordinator, Richard Blanchette, Ceremonies & Gaps organisers, Fiona Vecchio and Raewyn Larcombe, and Linda Davis, who was in charge of Admin, Finances, Team Liaison and Rego.

If you didn’t think it was a huge event, now you know, and Maifredi was at pains to clarify that this collection were just the tip of the iceberg.