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Dunk Island development bogged down in legal and financial issues MAX TOMLINSON CYCLONE-RAVAGED Dunk Island has been hit with a storm of a different kind – this time, financial and legal clouds threaten the immediate future of the iconic resort. If you listen to the developers, Melbourne-based Mayfair 101, the forecast is for sunny weather once the storm clouds have passed; however, local sceptics are saying “I told you so”. Mayfair, which describes itself as a “global private investment corporation”, bought the island in September last year for $32 million from Peter Bond, founder of failed gas company Linc Energy. Mayfair said at the time it intended to invest $1.6 billion on developing Dunk Island and the Cassowary Coast region over the next 15 years, creating 10,000 jobs. Its plans included rebuilding the cyclone-damaged resort, developing a world-class golf course on the mainland, rejuvenating the popular Spit for public access and buying up 250 properties on the mainland. The plan to develop the Spit into a public entertainment, boating, fishing and camping facility followed the granting to Mayfair of a 30-year lease of the

Spit by the Cassowary Coast Regional Council in November last year. However, the project has hit heavy headwinds following legal action against Mayfair by the Australian Securities and Investments Commission in the Federal Court and the repossession of the island by the Bond family company Family Islands Operations. ASIC successfully moved to freeze some aspects of the Mayfair group’s operations, alleging misleading practices had been used to raise funds. Mayfair Managing Director Brian Mawhinney strenuously denies the allegations and is considering his legal options. The Federal Court decision prevents Mayfair from advertising its allegedly misleading practices. The matter will return to the court next month. In a statement issued on Wednesday, Mr Mawhinney reiterated Mayfair’s commitment to the Dunk Island project and said plans were well advanced to complete the purchase of the island and to refinance the ambitious project. “The group expects to complete the final stages of the refinance next month, enabling it to pay out the finance on Dunk Island provided by the Bond family

DUNK Island, the largest island in the Family Islands group, sits just four kilometres off the coast of Mission Beach. The 970-hectare island was sighted by Captain James Cook in June 1770 shortly before Cook’s ship, The Endeavour, foundered on the Great Barrier Reef off Cooktown. He named it Dunk Island after George Montague-Dunk, former First Lord of the Admiralty, Dunk is the traditional home and

in the required timeframe and refinance its mainland property financier, Napla,” said Mr Mawhinney. “We are working with the right credible financiers to deliver this project in full,” he said. “Due diligence processes are well under way, including on-site visits that commenced last week. “These funders are sufficiently experienced to see through the noise and see the value in the opportunity to support the project. “We are going through formalities now to get this finalised in line with their investment mandates,” he said. Mr Mawhinney said ASIC’s move to appoint provisional liquidators would protect the group’s secured debenture holders. “There is still a window of opportunity to salvage the project,” he said. “Mayfair is continuing to work with the Bond family to get a satisfactory outcome for everyone. “It is in the country’s best interest that the project proceeds given the increasing need for employment and economic growth in the region,” he said. Patrick Bluett, Executive Officer of Mission Beach Business and Tourism, is optimistic about the stalled project. “We all need Dunk Island to be back and operational,” he said. “Mayfair have two offices here that are both staffed so as long as there’s a glimmer of hope, we remain optimistic.

Dunk Island – a snapshot hunting ground to the local Djiru and Bandjin Aboriginal tribes who called it “Coonanglebah” or “island of peace and plenty”. Jaded Townsville Bulletin journalist Edmund Banfield and his wife Bertha established a small settlement on the island in 1897 after he was given just six months to live by his doctor. Banfield, who wrote the best-seller “Confessions of a Beachcomber” and other books, lived on Dunk until his death in 1923. A basic tourist resort was estab-

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lished on the island in 1936 and in 1941 it was taken over by American armed forces during World War Two. After the war, a succession of owners including TAA airlines and Qantas, built up the island’s tourism infrastructure. Luminaries like actor Sean Connery, business tycoon Henry Ford II and politicians Harold Holt and Gough Whitlam were regular visitors. The controversial coming-of-age movie “Age of Consent” starring James Mason and Helen Mirren was

“We hope that even if Mayfair are not able to continue with their plans, that someone else will step in to resurrect the island for the overall benefit of the region,” said Mr Bluett. Managing Director of Family Islands Operations Adam Bond said his firm had no alternative to foreclose and repossess the island after granting a number of payment extensions to Mayfair. “It is our intention to move quickly to ensure that Dunk Island can attract the right ownership to continue toward reopening and re-establishing its position as one of Queensland’s iconic destinations,” he said. Cassowary Coast Regional Council Mayor Mark Nolan said the Spit area of the island was still open to the public. “Council is aware of a recent judgement handed down by the Federal court relating to entities forming part of Mayfair 101’s operations,” he said. “At this time there has been no change to the current lease agreement. “Legal matters are being dealt with, to which Council is not party,” he said. “While it is not appropriate for Council to comment further on Mayfair 101’s general business situation, Council can advise that Mission Beach Water Taxis is still taking bookings for Dunk Island and Spit campsites and walking tracks and amenities (toilets and showers) are available to the public,” the Mayor said. Barbecues have been removed as part of redevelopment works and are yet to be replaced.

filmed there in 1969, bringing international attention to the tourist destination. A total of 730 hectares has been reserved as national park; 146 hectares is available for private use. There are about 15 hectares of walking tracks. Dunk Island has been ravaged by three severe cyclones in the past three decades – Winifred in 1986, Larry in 2006 and Yasi in 2011. Resort buildings and infrastructure are still in ruins.

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Bramston Beach Picnic Hut & BBQ Hut, L-R: David Wilkins, Alan Jaques, Cr Brett Moller, Rusty Wilkins, Marj Wilkins A major project to add new recreational facilities and give Bramston Beach a facelift in its popular campground area have been completed by Cairns Regional Council. Council worked with the community and have relocated the children's playground, originally built by the Babinda Lions Club, away from the roadway in the Bramston Beach Campground to Pacific Park. The playground is next to an upgrad-

ed picnic hut and new barbeque, near the public toilets with new footpaths and stinger net. Division One Councillor Brett Moller said the new playground location provided a better safety outcome away from the road and separate to the campground activities including vehicle traffic. It is now underneath shady trees, enabling families to be close to all amenities with parents having direct line of sight with their children. The Bramston Beach Campground upgrade has seen the old caretaker’s cottage demolished and a new caretaker’s cottage built within a newly fenced campground, providing heightened safety and security for campers and a clear delineation between the campground and Pacific Park. "Without a doubt this has improved the camping experience for those locals and tourists coming to the beach and staying at the campground and likewise we have received positive feedback from those using the facilities in Pacific Park, especially from families gathering for picnics and BBQs," Cr Moller said. To recognise the contribution of some of the local families to the Bramston Beach community, the new Picnic Hut has signage acknowledging the Wilkins/ Ghidella families and the BBQ Hut acknowledges the Jaques/Ryall families. "By Council and community working together, we have seen approximately $600,000 invested in this local commu-

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Cassowary Coast’s newest citizens ELEVEN individuals from seven countries are Australia’s newest residents following a citizenship ceremony on Wednesday, the first conducted by Cassowary Coast Regional Council Mayor, Mark Nolan, since the start of COVID-19 restrictions. The newly naturalised citizens have settled in the Cassowary Coast from Italy, Philippines, South Africa, Scotland, United Kingdom, Indonesia and the Lao People’s Democratic Republic. Held at the Innisfail Shire Hall under social distancing guidelines, the ceremony reflected a sign of post-COVID times with the traditional ‘Aussie’ handshake omitted from the ceremony. Mayor Nolan welcomed the new residents and offered a warm congratulations for

Friday, August 21, 2020 choosing the Cassowary Coast as their home. “International migrants have played a vital role to the Cassowary Coast throughout our history, and we continue to benefit from their valuable contributions to our industry and culture into the future,” he said. Refrigeration Mechanic Recky Bartolay and his two eldest sons Migel (13) and Jacob (9) were among today’s new citizens. “We moved to Tully from the Philippines six years ago under a skilled migrant visa and never wanted to move back,” said Mr Bartolay, whose wife Rossana and baby son Patrick are already Australian citizens. “I love the Cassowary Coast’s beaches and nature, this is our life now and it’s a beautiful place to live.” Conducted under social distancing guidelines, the new Australian citizens repeated their pledge of citizenship before being handed certificates and a Golden Penda sapling, the floral emblem of the Cassowary Coast, before uniting as a whole to sing the National Anthem.

Hinchinbrook Council to investigate Crystal Creek access Hinchinbrook Shire Council has turned down a request from the Crystal Creek Hut Owners Association to upgrade the area’s access road, erect speed and other signs, and install traffic counters and security cameras. The Association suggested that due to an increase in visitation to the area potentially stemming from other camping areas being closed to the public, they were unable to keep up with the wear and tear to the beach access tracks. But Council has not ruled out future measures - instead deciding to undertake further investigations into a number of conditions and requests prior to making a decision. Council said it already provides significant expenditure and resources to maintain Barrilgie Road, and considers the risk of undertaking regular maintenance to the camping reserve access track may result in even further increased traffic and antisocial behaviour in the area. Council will investigate the erection of speed signage, removal of rubbish and assess the destruction of vegetation before considering the request again.

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Cyclist pedals close to 2,000kms for cancer research MARIA GIRGENTI DURING the first half of August, Sam Cooke, a community minded firefighter from Maroochydore hit the road on a solo unsupported charity ride from Brisbane to Cairns in 12 days covering 1,950 kms to raise vital funds for cancer research. For 18 years Cooke has been working as an urban fire fighter for Queensland Fire and Emergency Services, so it seemed fitting he had an entourage by the fire brigade as he rode into Townsville. While in Ingham, Cooke stopped in to see Jayden Swarbrick and his family at Brick's and Penny's cafe who are big ‘Smiling for Smiddy’ supporters and gave another donation. He also met ‘Nugget’, a former Smiddy rider at the bait and tackle shop who helped him with bike repairs. He had an overnight stay at award winning Cardwell Beachfront Motel where he was overwhelmed by the warm hospitality of owners/managers Steve and Janet Arnold. Cooke rolled through Tully last Thursday on his Cannondale bike and stopped for lunch at Tully Bakery's new premises where he caught up with a long-term friend Sonya Long, who also attended Monto High school and has known him for over 30 years. When Cooke reached Innisfail, he made a detour at Mourilyan Road so he could go past the iconic water tower in East Innisfail and get a better look around the town. He said over the years he had made a connection with Innisfail and grew quite fond of the place. After a coffee and brief stop in Innisfail, Cooke pushed on to Babinda and while riding through Mirriwinni touched the Brad Beven sign for some good luck. Just before dark he arrived at his friend Woody's place in Babinda where he enjoyed a chicken parmi-

giana at Babinda Hotel and a well-earned overnight rest. Last Friday afternoon, Cooke completed the last leg of his ride and received a rousing reception when he arrived at Cairns Esplanade Lagoon.

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This is Cooke's second solo ride, having cycled from Brisbane to Mount Isa in 2016 in honour of his Mum, Gloria where he raised $7,500 for Smiling for Smiddy. "I've had skin cancers from an early age, my Mum died from cancer, my sister had breast cancer and there is a history of breast cancer in my family, however, we all know so many people who have had to fight the fight against the Big C." Part of the challenge is to raise $5,000 to support the work of Mater Research, a world class research institute investing some game-changing work into the causes, treatment and prevention of cancer. "I've had a pretty good ride and all along the way so many people have been so supportive and given generously to the cause. So far I've raised $16,000 but am hoping to reach my target of $20,000 and online donations can still be made over the next few weeks." "The reason we started to ride 14 years ago was Adam Smiddy, a talented triathlete and physiotherapist, who was aged only 26 when he passed away from an aggressive melanoma, so we continue to honour his life and memory by raising vital funds for cancer research at Mater." Cooke is riding in partnership with QBank who kick-started his fundraising campaign with $5,000, taking only what he can fit in his pockets which is a spare set of clothes, sunscreen and toothbrush and water bottles on the bike. You can go to this webpage address: https://fundraise.mater.org.au/fundraisers/samcooke to make a tax-deductible donation, or check out QBank for Can-

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Child Protection Week: September 6 - 12 SARI HYYTINEN AS a community we need to ensure that we protect our most vulnerable, our children, and for people who want to learn more about child protection there are now online courses available to assist you. Children can be threatened in a variety of ways and with the recent bust of a Global Pedophile Ring we are reminded that children’s lives are always at risk if the adults in their lives are not paying attention. A child’s life can be physically, mentally and developmentally impacted negatively for the rest of their life by being in the wrong place at the wrong time when no one is paying attention. We have recently witnessed an argument in law reform for those convicted of pedophilia between the Liberal and the Labor government with the result seeing a backflip by the Labor government in support of the stronger reforms. Back in 2018 the Turnbull Government committed to crackdown on pedophiles with a $70 billion investment as child exploitation had reached one hundred and eighty percent in the five years beforehand. Parents should understand risk factors that make children vulnerable during emergencies, develop knowledge of best practices in prevention, preparedness and response to protecting children in emergencies, develop skills to protect children in emergency situations, understand the minimum standards for protecting children in humanitarian settings, improve the prevention and response programming of the child protection in emergency situations and develop response and contingency plans for child protection. If you are passionate about assisting vulnerable members of the global community you may want to assist an organisation like A21. You can find their details at www.a21.org

To Tully Rotary’s many supporters of our annual ‘Take a Kid Fishing’ competition IT is with deep regret that due to the current COVID-19 restrictions on social distancing Tully Rotary will be unable to hold this year’s ‘Take a Kid Fishing’ event scheduled for September 20. All going well we will see you next year; tight lines. Ron Hunt - Tully Rotary

Innisfail to welcome RVs FINALLY Innisfail is to become an RV friendly town thanks to our new council. Something that I have been pushing council to do for years, will now finally come to fruition. The Kremastos Unity Team Council couldn’t pull it off with then councillor Nolan now mayor pushing for it for decades. This will be an enormous boost for local businesses through an economic downturn and the location of Haddrell Park is well situated to benefit the town’s immediate business district. With talk of the information centre to relocate close to this area it will complement the RV Park. Great work councillors; at last some positive happenings in our region. Matt Dyason - Innisfail

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New vision for unwanted tank I thought it was such a pity when I read recently that Babinda was getting rid of the molasses tank on the highway through the town. My wife and I have often commented while travelling through there that this is a perfect spot for a mural. I envisage the tank painted blue-green with little wobbly waves and distortions to look like a clear tank of water or aquarium. Some fish swimming around would look great and maybe one round faced fish looking straight back at the viewer. Done properly it could be a great asset to the town and would probably be no more expensive than shifting the tank. Maybe the town could ask for a contribution to the cost of the mural instead of paying to have the tank removed. I imagine too it could put the town on the map especially if it had in big printing at the top of the mural, BABINDA AUSTRALIA’S SECOND WETTEST TOWN. Lol. Mick Low - Tully Heads

Retraction CCIN would like to retract the following statement published in our 2019 November 14 edition regarding Rodney F Young. “…having told people that he was bringing U2 to perform at Mission Beach, that they would perform free of charge (as a tax write-off), and that Mission Beach would be broadcast around the world as the symbol for Australian New Year instead of the more common image of Sydney Harbour Bridge.” CCIN apologises for any harm caused to Rodney by the misinformation.

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New Council incentives in Babinda to save developer costs DAVID GARDINER NEW housing lots to be released in Babinda could save developers - and therefore homebuilders - up to $12,000 per block and potentially tens, even hundreds of thousands of dollars for developers on eligible projects, under a new policy adopted by Cairns Regional Council. The COVID-19 Response - Investment Incentive Policy has been welcomed by planners and the Babinda Chamber of Commerce. They expect it will provide a catalyst to developers and the construction industry to move forward with subdivisions such as at the old Babinda Mill Site. The waiver applies to a range of development where infrastructure charges may be a barrier. The policy came into effect on August 12 and will apply until June 2022, offering lower development application fees and lower infrastructure charges. Council also states its policy has “expedited assessment for well-made dwelling house development applications.” The policy has positive implications for the Mill site, a 27-hectare piece of prime land which could include a 25-lot new residential subdivision and mixed use light industrial and commercial development. Division One Councillor Brett Moller said there is almost 30 hectares of vacant residential land in various parts of Babinda, which could provide between

260-280 new residential lots. “There is significant non-residential growth also expected on the old mill site and in the Babinda town centre,” Cr Moller said. “The policy also targets small scale residential development on existing residential lots, such as the subdividing of an existing lot into two or more lots, or dual occupancy development.” But local planners and the business community also want to ensure the policy does not focus just on the mill site and commercial/non-residential growth, and want the waiver of infrastructure costs to apply across the board on any new residential blocks, to attract more people to live in the town. The Babinda Chamber of Commerce believes homebuyers expect to pay less for a block of land in Babinda than most of the rest of the Cairns area. The Chamber is calling for Council to reduce costs on all future residential subdivisions in the Babinda area, no matter what size of land release or where it is in the area. “If they can think outside the square and work with any potential developer to bring it down to a price that’s viable to them to go ahead with the development,” said president Rod Edwards. “There’s no way in the world any developer is going to develop blocks in Babinda, that’s going to cost more to develop than even say, Cairns.” A special provision of the policy allows for case-by-case negotiated incentives for projects considered to be ‘catalytic’ development. This would involve

Primed and ‘OILED’ art

‘OILED’, an exciting new group exploring the art of oil painting commenced at Mission Arts in July. The untutored class attracted several artists keen to improve their painting skills and knowledge, and participate with others in a creative and friendly environment. Although the group is focused on oil painting, artists from other mediums such as watercolour and acrylic are welcome. Several painters attended our second session and during the coffee break Ingrid Mason, Mission Beach artist, spoke about Spanish romantic painter and printmaker, Francisco Goya. This included his life during historical upheaval, and his paintings including portraiture of royalty and aristocracy. “Separated by centuries, culture, languages and oceans, your symbols make an immediate connection here and now,” Mason said. Goya was an artist ahead of his time, who created works full of personality, both in painting and in engraving without ever conforming to the conventional. In effect, he predicted the predominant movements of the 19th and 20th century. Romanticism, Impressionism, Expressionism and Surrealism were the principal movements to be influenced by his work. Mason presented several interesting photos of Goya’s artwork, which created much interest in the group. OILED painting group encourages everyone to learn from each other especially regarding different painting methods and styles. It is a positive and safe space for sharing information and receiving constructive feed-

The 27-hectare old Babinda Mill Site significant investment of capital into the region that creates long term jobs. “For Babinda, Council’s new incentive policy primarily targets non-residential development, particularly on the old mill site and in the Babinda town centre, providing incentives for the reuse of existing sites and tenancies,” Moller said. “As part of the policy, if someone was looking to subdivide their residential block, as a result of the new incentive policy, they would potentially save $24,500 on associated infrastructure charges.” With the State Government projecting Babinda’s population to grow by about 700 people over the next 20 years, the

Chamber hopes Council will see that it is important to offer potential Babinda developers more incentives to help give the town a much-needed boost. “If there’s ever going to be any growth in Babinda, Council needs to come to the party,” Edwards said. For projects to be eligible, construction for a development must start during the policy period, August 12 2020 until 30 June 2022, and have at least 80 per cent of the project value completed during the policy period. Also, at least 80 per cent of the workforce on site must consist of local contractors and tradespeople in construction.

back on artists’ work. OILED meets again at 10am-12.30pm on Thursday September 10 at Mission Arts. OILED welcomes artists at all levels including beginners wishing to explore painting with like- minded friends. The Mission Arts centre at MARCS Park is open 10am till 2pm. For more information phone 4088 6116.

Ingrid Mason’s artwork titled ‘Ian’ completed in the OILED painting group

Francisco José de Goya’s artwork titled: Self-Portrait in the Workshop

| Innisfail community pay tribute on Vietnam Veterans' Day

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THE 58th anniversary of the Australia's Commitment to South Vietnam from 1962-1975 was remembered in Innisfail on Tuesday as a group of dedicated people gathered at the RSL cenotaph in Jack Fossey Park for a special Vietnam Veterans' Day commemoration service and paused to honour those who had made the supreme sacrifice. The Battle of Long Tan was fought between the Australian Army and Viet Cong forces in the rubber plantation near the village of Long Tan in South Vietnam on August 18, 1966. Australian soldiers were up against a force of some 2,000 North Vietnamese and Viet Cong troops, and one of their fiercest battles of the war was fought in wet and muddy conditions. Parade marshal Ron Henderson brought the parade to ease and attention during the service, while bugler Darryl Anderson played the Last Post, before a minute's silence, reading of The Ode followed by Reveille. BJ Price said a special dedication prayer and acknowledged the effect of war on service personnel and their families. Innisfail State College and Good Counsel College

Member for Hill Shane Knuth and Innisfail RSL President Bill Dray with Innisfail State College and Good Counsel College leaders at the cenotaph leaders addressed the parade and provided their youthful appreciation of the history behind the Vietnam War and Australia's military withdrawal from the conflict. Wreaths were laid on the day by Member for Hill Shane Knuth, CCRC Mayor Mark Nolan, Innisfail RSL President Bill Dray on behalf of all servicemen and women and Graeme Zahmel Warrant Officer - 51 FNQR, John Hunt on behalf of all Long Tan Veterans, David Grima for all National Servicemen, Mel Lowe on behalf of all Vietnam Veterans and Jeff Baines for Special Air Service. Neville Duncan from Australian Volunteer Coastguard QF15 Innisfail Flotilla, Peter Williamson of QPS Innisfail, Ron Henderson on behalf of RAAF and 107SQN AAFC, school leaders from Innisfail State College and Good Counsel College, as well as individuals and other members of military units, community

groups and organisations also laid wreaths. For over three hours, 108 troops from D Company, 6th Battalion (6RAR) engaged between 1,500 and 2,500 enemy troops, before being joined by other Australian units. From the battleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s outset, the skies opened, and an intense afternoon storm added to the cacophony of noise and terror in the rubber plantation. A total of 18 Australians were killed in action and 24 were wounded, although that number exceeded any other single day loss in the Vietnam War. The Battle of Long Tan is now remembered as an exemplar of Australian soldiers channelling the same attributes of bravery, teamwork and endurance their forebears displayed in earlier conflicts. By the time the Vietnam War had ended, close to 60,000 Australians served during a decade of conflict between 1962 and 1972 where tragically 521 lives were lost and 3,000 wounded.

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Stanley’s Banana Farm Legacy LEA COGHLAN WHEN Stanley Mackay established a company to run his banana farm in Tully, Far North Queensland 75 years ago, few would have predicted it would become the thriving, sustainable and forward-looking enterprise it is today. It may look a little different to what he envisioned -- four generations, seven farms, three growing regions, five agricultural commodities and 550 plus staff – but its success is testament to Stanley’s tenacity and foresight, and the commitment by his children, grandchildren and great grandchildren to continue and build on his legacy. Stanley was no stranger to the Far North, having done several stints in cane-cutting before he and his new wife Agnes made the permanent move to Tully from Nambour in the mid 1930s. On arrival, Stanley continued to cut cane and in 1945 the couple leased a rainforest block near Mission Beach where they cleared the land by hand and planted bananas. “When they bought their first farm of 36 hectares in 1954, our fathers, John and Robert, joined the business,” Stanley’s grandson, Barrie Mackay said. It heralded the beginning of SJ Mackay & Sons, later rebranded as Mackays. “From a young age, our fathers were

part of the business. That mantra continues today. Stanley always led the charge but at the end of the day it was always a team effort.” During Stanley’s reign at the helm, more farms around Tully were added as the Mackay children and grandchildren joined the business. He lived long enough to watch the business start to diversify, initially into sugar cane. Regarded as the grandfather of the modern-day banana industry, Stanley was a pioneer in so many ways. In the region’s fledgling banana industry, Stanley lobbied for better rail services for Tully growers. He was the first grower to send fruit to Brisbane, Sydney and Melbourne, and later to Adelaide and Perth, opening up a world of trading opportunities. He initiated the change from wooden crates to waxed cardboard boxes, albeit with some initial industry resistance, paving the way for greater packing efficiencies. Stanley spent 27 years representing the industry on the COD Fruit Sectional Committee (a predecessor to the Australian Banana Growers’ Council), travelling the east coast of Queensland for meetings – largely at his own expense – for the betterment of the industry. “In the early days, there was only

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The third generation of Mackay banana growers from right to left – Barry, Stephen, Daniel, Cameron and Gavin – now lead the family’s farming enterprise.  sugar cane grown here,” Gavin Mackay said. “There was no infrastructure for bananas. Stanley introduced all the things into the area that we now take for granted.” Stanley made an ever-lasting impression on his family who continue today to uphold his strong work ethic, resilience and respect. Their journey has had its challenges. Mother nature wiped out crops while a devastating banana disease was found on one of the family’s farms turning life as they knew it, on its head. More recently, the global health pandemic and restrictions on travel and social distancing have created more challenges, in an industry that relies heavily on backpackers and seasonal workers. “The resilience you gain from going through challenges like cyclones, Panama TR4 and others, gives you a level of resilience to be able to confront anything thrown at you,” Stephen added.

Looking Beyond Bananas While banana growing remains 90 per cent of the Mackays’ core business, biosecurity, weather and land suitability have been the driving force for diversification into other agricultural industries and regions. Today, the Mackay family grows more than 1000 ha of cane and is one of the largest cane suppliers to Tully Sugar. In 1991, the family purchased Bolinda Estates – 1456 ha of prime grazing land that formed part of King Ranch – which steered them to livestock. “Because it was previously a cattle property, we kept banana farming with cattle. It mows the grass and pays the rates and gives us a bit of fun playing with something different,” Stephen Mackay said. Today, the family runs a 800-head commercial beef cattle herd on 400 ha. In 2006, the family’s main banana plantation was wiped out by Tropical Cyclone Larry, prompting a decision to explore higher ground. In 2008, the family started growing red papayas. Lakeland, with its rich fertile soil and optimal growing conditions, beckoned, and in 2012 Mackays purchased Gold Time, where they grow bananas, avocados and lychees. In 2015 the family ventured south to Bundaberg where they also grow bananas, avocados and lychees. Despite diversifying into new crops and regions, the Mackays have stayed

true to the crop that began the legacy – bananas, and constantly looks to improve through value-adding.

A Game Changer When Mackays decided to grow avocados three years ago, not only were they trying a tree crop for the very first time they did so using an innovative growing system. In a nod to the innovation that grandfather Stanley displayed decades earlier, the Mackay cousins are using a trellis system – believed to be a first for the Australian avocado industry – to grow avocados at their farms in Lakeland and Bundaberg. “Growing avocados traditionally you have about 150 trees to a hectare in an orchard,” Cameron Mackay explained. “Under the trellis system, we have a density of 2200 trees per hectare.” Stephen Mackay said growing avocados on this way provided a layer of protection. “When we made the decision to start growing avocados, we wanted to make sure we weren’t going to get wiped out. We do believe if a cyclone went through Lakeland or Bundaberg, we would be the producer that’s first back online with a crop because we didn’t lose our trees out of the ground.”

Success In a world where corporate giants dominate, it’s inspiring to find a successful farming family enterprise that spans four generations, multiple crops and a labour force of more than 550 people. “We work to a common goal,” Cameron Mackay said. “We challenge each other – if you are not challenging each other at work I think you are giving up too early or giving up on something you should have fought for.”

Next Generation Like many farming families, the Mackays are tackling succession planning to make sure the fourth generation of the family has an opportunity to carry on the tradition, if they choose. There are 16 great grandchildren ranging in age from three to 32 years and several have already entered the farming dynasty. “We treat the business as ‘ours’ not ‘mine’,” Cameron Mackay explained. “We are passing through. We are part of business growth. We had a great opportunity handed to us – it would be great to hand that opportunity over to the next generation.”

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August 17 Assault, fare evasion and drug possession, Innisfail A 30-year-old Hudson man was charged with assault, fare evasion and drug possession. It will be alleged that on August 8 at around 4pm, the man allegedly tried to pay a driver with cannabis. When the driver refused, the man allegedly assaulted the driver by pushing the drivers head forward. He then allegedly exited the taxi without paying the fair. The man was located at a campsite in Wanjuru on August 9, and was charged with assault, fare evasion and a number of drug offences. He was scheduled to appear at the Innisfail Magistrates Court on August 17.

POLICE threatening violence and commit public nuisance on August 9. It will be alleged the man threatened to physically injure another man at around 6am on Sunday morning after they were involved in a verbal altercation on Katoora Street. He is scheduled to appear at the Innisfail Magistrates Court on September 28.

This comes following an unrelated seizure of 1,000 coca plants by Innisfail CIB in 2015. Detectives are appealing for anyone with knowledge of these plants being grown in the local area to contact Policelink or Crime Stoppers to assist with investigations. Investigations are continuing.

August 19

POLICE from Innisfail Road Policing Unit intercepted a white Holden sedan at Damper Creek south of Cardwell at about 3.15pm on Sunday, allegedly driving at 168km/h in a 100km/h zone.

Stolen boat trailer, Hull Heads:

Police issued the driver, a 39-year-old Trinity Beach man, with a traffic infringement notice of $1,245 and the driver lost eight demerit points which also incurs a six-month licence suspension.

Produce dangerous drug, Cowley Beach: A 48-year-old Cowley Beach man is assisting detectives from the Innisfail Criminal Investigation Branch (CIB) after they seized a coca and a cannabis plant on

POLICE are investigating the reported theft of a boat trailer from a vehicle that was parked at the Hull River Head boat ramp. Between August 14 and August 17, the black 4.6 meter boat trailer with Queensland registration EG5658 was stolen from the boat ramp. Anyone with any information is encouraged to contact police and quote QP2001727862.

Traffic crash, Cardwell THE Bruce Highway at Cardwell was blocked for a period of time on Monday morning in relation to a multi vehicle traffic crash. The initial investigation suggests a 23-year-old Damper Creek man driving a green Ford Falcon lost control of his vehicle while overtaking on the Bruce Highway at Damper Creek.

BETWEEN August 3 and August 8, entry was gained to a Kootooloo Close address, where a number of items were stolen including audio equipment, money and jewellery.

It will be alleged that the man’s vehicle collided with two other vehicles, causing minor damage, before leaving the road and colliding with a tree.

Anyone with any information is encouraged to contact police and quote QP2001669230. A 23-year-old Innisfail Estate man was charged with

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The seized coca plant

The man required medical treatment for minor injuries, however no one else was injured in the collision.

Police urge residents to support Dob in a Dealer campaign MARIA GIRGENTI DETECTIVES across the Cassowary Coast in conjunction with Crime Stoppers have launched Dob in A Dealer campaign for the month of August and are calling on residents to report information about those who manufacture and distribute crystal methamphetamine (ICE) and other illicit drugs. Queensland Police Service has made the prompt call to action because of rising fears there will be a resurgence of backyard meth labs in the region, with the drug becoming harder to source due to travel restrictions during the COVID-19 lockdown. Innisfail Detective Sergeant Stephen Bull said: “The availability of drugs such as methamphetamines have been impacted during COVID-19, which means the street value has the potential to increase dramatically, so we have serious concerns there will be a spike in dangerous backyard meth labs. "Members of the community often hold the key to information that can help disrupt, detect and solve crime, so we're asking residents in the Cassowary Coast to play an active role and report those people that are bringing harmful drugs into the region." Det Sgt Bull said making a report to Crime Stoppers is completely anonymous and can be done online or over the phone. Information providers will never be identified or called to give evidence at court, however every piece of information is crucial to helping solve crimes and reducing the supply of drugs. Each day this month there will be detectives at Innisfail police station who members of the community can speak to and raise any issues or concerns they have about drugs in the region. QPS will also be raising awareness through the distribution of information to residents and placement of signs. The first national ‘Dob in a Dealer’ campaign was launched in 2016, specifically targeted at those dealing and trafficking in amphetamines, particularly crystal methamphetamine, which saw an increase of 126% in reports to Crime Stoppers relating to drug related activity. After the success of the first campaign, a second

Plain Clothes Senior Constable Daniel Bratt with guns, methamphetamine, cannabis and cash located and seized during a search after information was received from the public one was run in 2019 where communities were encouraged to provide information on the manufacture and supply of all forms of illicit drugs.

their families. Any piece of information could assist police in their fight against this scourge, so if you know something, please speak up."

Campaign materials were also produced in a range of languages and distributed, which was aimed at reaching the many culturally and linguistically diverse communities across the nation.

Anyone who has information about someone in the community who is manufacturing or supplying drugs, should call Innisfail Criminal Investigation Branch on 4061 5750, Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000, or report securely online at www.crimestoppersqld.com.au 24 hours per day.

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Family fun at Forrest Beach markets AS markets return to the Hinchinbrook Shire following a break during COVID-19 restrictions, the Forrest Beach Progress Association (FBPA) is pulling out all the stops for the August instalment of the Forrest Beach Markets this Sunday. The July markets proved incredibly popular, with stall holders reporting bumper trade and food selling out in record time, so the progress association is working even harder to prepare the beachside community for a jam-packed family fun day filled with music, activities for the kids and a bigger, better BBQ featuring fresh food from local suppliers. FBPA President, Kevin Hill, said the committee was extremely happy with attendance at the July markets and they were preparing to provide more food, more fun and an even livelier atmosphere for this weekend’s event. “The attendance in July caught us by surprise, it was a great event but we’re making extra efforts to cater to the influx of locals and visitors who are clearly seeking to get out and about following

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the COVID-19 restrictions” said Mr Hill. “We’ll have games for the kids all day and a treasure hunt starting at 11am, with every child winning a prize, and everyone who purchases food and drinks from us will go in the draw to win a $30 meal voucher from Forrest Beach Hotel or vouchers that can be redeemed with any of the stall holders” he said. “The weather has been just magic lately - there were even breaching whales visible from the beach on Saturday - so it’s the perfect time of year to get out and enjoy what Forrest Beach has to offer.” “We’d love to see people come down and make a day of it in Forrest Beach, enjoy some fish and chips in the park or a meal at the hotel.” The markets will run from 8am until midday this Sunday, August 23, 2020 with over 30 stall holders in attendance and the prize draw at 10:45am. Attendees are reminded that they must be present at the time of the draw to win a prize.

Vale Duncan Paterson - Telling our stories for almost 40 years THE Far North Queensland newspaper fraternity is mourning the loss of Duncan Paterson, who will be remembered for his unique ability to tell a story and professional journalism career which spanned close to 40 years. Duncan Allan Paterson was born in 1940 in Malaysia, then Malaya, a British protectorate to parents Ena who was Australian, and Duncan Senior who was Scottish. Duncan Senior’s family were established rubber planters in Malaysia where they enjoyed a comfortable colonial life. When the Second World War broke out, Duncan Senior joined the Volunteer Malay Rifles and was taken prisoner for three years in Changi jail in Singapore following the British surrender.

busy daily paper, the Shepparton News. Duncan enjoyed doing rural reporting, as well as his interesting co-workers, one of whom was Barrie Cassidy, who recently retired from the ‘Insiders’ program on ABC. Duncan met Prime Ministers Bob Hawke, Malcolm Fraser and Gough Whitlam, and later in Innisfail, Paul Keating. His next move was as editor of a small paper called the West Gippslander, but he soon moved on to the Warragul Gazette as editor in 1974.

Ena along with Duncan and his sister Margaret managed to board a ship to Australia and landed in Melbourne.

In 1982, Duncan and his friend Ross Overton were involved in the launch of the NewsNorth paper which provided local coverage from Cardwell to Babinda. Duncan was founding editor and although the new publication proved popular, it lacked capital.

From hanging out of a helicopter to photograph a train derailment at Cardwell to cadging a ride in a boat to photograph and report on protests at Port Hinchinbrook, Duncan certainly led an interesting and busy life. Cyclone Larry was a busy time for journalists, and Duncan was quoted in many papers across Australia.

In 1954, Duncan Senior purchased a property in Lae, Papua New Guinea which gradually became a thriving poultry farm. Duncan Junior continued as a boarder in Sydney and only got home to Papua New Guinea once a year at Christmas. He enjoyed life in New Guinea and with his friend Richard Leahy went crocodile hunting at night with spotlights in the region's rivers and lakes with a simple wooden raft plus petrol drums found discarded after the war.

He was awarded Best Editorial Feature in the 2002 Media Awards for his story on ‘Tarzan,' on local man Michael Fomenko, which was frequently reprinted. Duncan retired in 2005 and did a lot more fishing and considerable travel. In 2014, he wrote ‘A history of the Innisfail Game Fishing Club’.

Later while at the University of Queensland, he was a member of the Queensland Amateur Boxing team which was successful in the Australian University Championship in Sydney in 1961, where Duncan won gold in the bantamweight division.

Duncan married in 1971 and moved to Shepparton in Victoria where he gained his first reporting job with a

A nine-day journey later, the family drove into Innisfail in July 1978. At the time, Johnstone Printery was on the market, as Val Bancroft wanted to retire, so Duncan took it over and his first employees were Manny Underhill, John Harrison and Albert Davies.

Duncan went back into journalism with the Cairns Post in the late 1980s, covering from Cardwell to Babinda where he worked from his own desk at the Innisfail Advocate offices. A real highlight was producing the ‘Rural News’ part of the Cairns Post, which he edited from 1991-98 as he returned to his old forte of rural reporting.

When the family were reunited after the war they settled in Sydney and Duncan Junior started his education at Newington College, where he became a prefect and made many lifelong friends.

Duncan took a year off to be a jackaroo at a friend’s property near Tooraweenah, New South Wales. When a government job came up in the media section of the NSW Agricultural Department, he happily accepted it.

After suggestions from friends in North Queensland to move, Duncan, who was keen to spend time with his parents, purchased a Melbourne Metropolitan bus, gained the appropriate license, removed all the seats and packed up all the family belongings in the bus.

Shortly after, Duncan’s health began to deteriorate, however he still enjoyed playing his ukulele, meeting old friends and new, and driving around our tropical paradise.

Duncan Paterson will be well remembered in the Innisfail community as an exceptional journalist and a real gentleman

Duncan passed away peacefully surrounded by family on July 2, 2020, aged 80 and will be sadly missed by all those who knew him. He is survived by his wife Mary, 4 children Duncan Junior, Andrew, Rowena and Gilbert and his eight grandchildren.

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IVE the waterfront life you’ve always dreamed of with this property in Cardwell. Set on an approximately 1,146m2 block with your own private pontoon, in ground pool and fantastic canal views; this property is superb. Surrounded by World Heritage listed wonders such as the Great Barrier Reef and Hinchinbrook Island National Park. There are also plenty of local water holes, hiking tracks and fishing spots to explore. If this sounds like your tropical paradise, contact the friendly sales team at LJ Hooker Tully

CARDWELL Location: 18 Royal Palm Avenue, Cardwell Bedrooms: 3 Bathrooms: 2 Inspection: By appointment Agent: Hercules Argyros Price: $895,000

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URGENT LAND SALE – Land area 3 hectares

This gorgeous, well kept family home is calling out to all ‘First Home Buyers’ and ‘Investors’ and is ready for you to move in and be enveloped in cosiness. There is a shed that offers plenty of storage or could be converted into a garage. The backyard is huge, has some fruit trees and stacks of room for gardeners, or a place for the kids to run around. What makes this property even more attractive is its location and the price, so please be quick to book an inspection. $179,000 List #1200 Weblink: http://aarealty.net/property/1200/

• A very well maintained property with potential good rental return, it is fully furnished and has everything included down to the cutlery. • This unit is close to the Geraldton Gardens complex pool with beautiful tropical surrounds. • There is an air conditioner and fan in the living area, plus the convenience of a storage room and carport. • Easy access to picturesque walking tracks and a short walk to Innisfail CBD, eateries and schools. This is definitely a great investment package at only $87,000 List: 1223. Weblink: http://aarealty.net/property/1223/

• Enjoy 3 hectares (7.4 acres) of luscious land • Suitable for horses, cattle, crops and lifestyle living • A creek runs along back boundary to cool off • And a perfect spot to build your dream home on Due to unforeseen circumstances, the Vendor needs to sell immediately and has reduced the price accordingly ($81,000 Below Original Purchase Price) Selling price sacrificed to $99,000 (Not Negotiable) – List #1226. Weblink: http://aarealty.net/rural/1226/

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– Land area 1,012 sqm

Great Location!!! Great Price!!!

– Land area 607 sqm

This three bedroom semiset home is just around the corner to a beautiful parkland with picnic tables, walking track and the majestic Johnstone River. Close to Innisfail CBD and walking distance to a Daycare Centre and Primary School. This cute package is great value for money, needs some TLC… the Owner is willing to negotiate. Ideal for investment or a great choice for your first home. A must see! Price reduced to $129,000. List# 1195. Weblink: http://aarealty.net/property/1195/

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– Land area 809 sqm

– Land area 883 sqm

PRICE REDUCTION!!!

3 1 2 – Land area 1.012 sqm Solidly built brick veneer 3 bedroom home is close to walking/bike track, bus stop and town. The front of the • Tidy masonry block home with a fenced back home has a lovely patio for relaxing that captures the breeze yard. and the rear of the home contains a BBQ area for entertaining • Open plan living and low maintenance tiled with friends and family or just sit back and enjoy the sunset. floors throughout • 3 airconditioned bedrooms. • Laundry with linen press along one wall. • Bore and town water – perfect for the gardener. • Good size bedrooms with freestanding robes. • Remote lock-up garage. • Small porch at the front and lockable garage. • Fully fenced 1,012sqm yard. • Presently returning $280 per week in rent. • Large masonry block shed with power. • Handy to Innisfail State College and most other • Close to town and bike/walking track. conveniences. This home has a lot of potential so be sure to add this to your Only $249,000neg. inspection list. http://aarealty.net/property/1227/ NOW $295,000 – List #1191. http://aarealty.net/property/1191/ 1

– Land area 800 sqm

Contact Fran on 0401 191 258

ROOM FOR A BOAT, CLOSE TO THE HARBOUR

BELVEDERE LAND WITH GREAT VIEWS

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Contact Kylie on 0428 944 563

Land area 761 sqm Here is a great opportunity to purchase an elevated residential block of land in Belvedere for your dream home. This 761 sqm block has fantastic views, set amongst new homes with the convenience of town water, sewerage and close to school bus stop. Don’t miss out on this one. $75,000 - List #1224. http://aarealty.net/land/1224/

• Spacious kitchen complete with pantry, dishwasher & breakfast bar • Dining / lounge combined, loads of space • Large office with external door way, ideal for home based business or 4th bedroom • Massive indoor entertainment / rumpus area • Main bathroom & separate toilet. Ensuite also • Outdoor BBQ area leading out to a beautiful pool • Lockable powered shed & partial granny flat at the rear • Fenced from the sides back $379,000 http://aarealty•net/property/1216/

A RARE FIND IN INNISFAIL ESTATE

• Modern and spacious plus family room • Compact kitchen with good appliences • Kitchen and dining combined • Entertainment area plus 2 bay lockable shed with skillion • No back or front neighbours • Stylish home close to beaches and harbour • Just minutes to schools and other conveniences $319,000 http://aarealty•net/property/1211/

1 1 – Land area 506 sqm Enjoy tropical living in this well maintained family home close to the beach and Mourilyan harbour. • Open plan living • 3 bedrooms • Reverse cycle air conditioning in living and main bedroom • Fully fenced yard • Two street access $190,000 - List #1219. http://aarealty.net/property/1219/

– Land area 800 sqm

Contact Fran on 0401 191 258

• Brick veneer home, kitchen/dining combined, separate lounge • Bathroom and separate toilet, lots of storage, private front porch • More car ports / entertainment area at the rear and internal laundry • Garden shed and side access to back yard • Property is mostly all fenced • Rented at $270 per week• Priced to sell at $219,000 neg• Offers Welcome• http://aarealty•net/property/1181/

Contact Fran on 0401 191 258

– Land area 1,012 sqm

• Solid block inside and out • Open plan kitchen, dining, lounge • Back sun room / office • Front & back porch • Single carport and side access to back yard • Beautiful inground pool brand new $249,000 http://aarealty•net/property/1212/

Contact Connie on 0410 008 918

QUALITY HOME – GREAT PRICE

– Land area 809 sqm

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A FIVE BEDROOM SUBURBAN HOME WITH A COUNTRY FEEL!

– Land area 1,214 sqm

A great opportunity awaits the first home buyer, renovator or investor with this semiset home in a quiet rural setting. The home consists of 2 bedrooms and a study, 1 bathroom, open plan lounge and dining and a good size yard for family and pets. At the rear of the property is a large enclosed shed that has plenty of room for storage and also a rear patio for entertaining and relaxing. Situated 15 mins from Innisfail, beach and Mourilyan Harbour this property is not to be missed. $155,000 – List #1229. http://aarealty.net/property/1229/

• 3 large bedrooms upstairs. Open plan living with a lovely deck area off the kitchen. • Downstairs has 2 more bedrooms, a toilet and potential to develop self-contained living. • Newly painted exterior and lovely tropical easy care gardens. A perfect family lifestyle. • A larger than normal block that overlooks farmland, so no rear neighbours Close to town with a private rural feel. $170,000 - List # 9950. http://aarealty.net/property/9950/

Contact Kylie on 0428 944 563

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Innisfail State College teacher Shane Radanovic after he was presented with a Police Commissioner's Certificate, with Far North District Police Chief Superintendent Brian Huxley and Senior Sergeant Peter Williamson of Cassowary Coast Patrol Group - QPS Innisfail

Local teacher receives prestigious police bravery award MARIA GIRGENTI INNISFAIL State College teacher Shane Radanovic was officially recognised for his heroic actions and awarded with a Queensland Police Commissioner's Certificate by risking his life to rescue two teenagers from the crocodile-infested Johnstone River. A framed Commissioner's Certificate was recently presented to Mr Radanovic by Far North District Police Chief Superintendent Brian Huxley from Cairns on behalf of Queensland Police Commissioner Katarina Carroll APM at Innisfail State College assembly attended by Year 8, 9 and 10 students. Innisfail State College Principal Kate MacDonald said this award was a shining example of individual success and

community pride. "When ordinary people do extraordinary things, we thrive together. While everyone of us may consider ourselves ordinary people, every one of us can achieve extraordinary things and put others before themselves which is a nice thing to aspire to," MacDonald said. Mr Radanovic who was totally unaware he would be receiving the award said it was totally unexpected, but he was extremely humbled and thankful to be recognised for his efforts. "When I was swimming in the water, all I could think of was about crocodiles, but I was determined to keep going and it's rewarding to know I've made a difference in these young people's lives and given them a second chance."

On March 2, 2018, Mr Radanovic and two other civilians witnessed an incident at the bridge where two teenagers ended up in the Johnstone River and were becoming fatigued. Without hesitation, these two brave men entered the crocodile inhabited waters of the river and risked life and limb to assist the two teenagers and bring them to safety. The Commissioner's Certificate is normally awarded to a police officer who performs an act of bravery in hazardous circumstances, however it may also be awarded to a person or a group for assistance given to the police service for public-spirited action by a person or group. Mr Huxley said it was an absolute

pleasure to be at the school representing the Commissioner to present the certificate in recognition of what was an incredible act of bravery. "From a policing perspective, we certainly understand the dangers involved and the risk yourself and others went through to put the safety of these teenagers ahead of your own is quite extraordinary," Huxley said. "I'm certain when the broader community become aware of your actions, they will absolutely applaud you, as they should." Mr Radanovic, who has been a teacher at ISC for four years, was previously teaching Maths and Science and is now Year 10 Head of Department.

Mission Beach School Environmental Efforts At Mission Beach we are far from average. Our efforts to make small changes have made seriously big differences. Each day our students are encouraged to be reef guardians and sort their waste. This minimizes landfill as food scraps go to the chooks or the worms. Organic waste goes into the compost bins. Soft plastics are collected and deposited at the REDcycle collection point in Woolies. 10 cent containers are collected and refunded through the containers for change program in Tully. The small amount that remains goes into the general waste. We are very proud of each studentsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; effort in making small changes to create a sustainable future.

Right: Students from class 3B planting trees

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Kim Badcock holding a week’s growth of Mikana weed. “If people know what they look like then they are halfway there,” said Clr Milton. “People are interested, and we are getting a lot of people to come and look at them,” she said. “Mikania vine is considered one of the world’s worst weeds, particularly in the Pacific Islands, South-East Asia, Indonesia and New Guinea, where it smothers agricultural plants and displaces native flora and fauna. Mikania Vine is a top-5 priority exotic weed on the National Priority List of Exotic Environmental Pests and Diseases. It was also recently detected at Halifax during planned aerial surveillance,” said Kim Badcock Engagement Officer National Four Tropical Weeds Eradication Program - Department of Agriculture and Fisheries. Mikania is difficult to identify unless you are trained on what you are looking for, so the best way for a community to fight it is to report it to the experts. “When you report Mikania we will follow up and check, if there isn’t Mikania there then that is good news. We can then say that that location has no Mikania and that is important,” said Badcock. “Even if you thought you found it, but it turns out it was not Mikania you have actually helped us by demonstrating that area does not have Mikania. That is a positive.”

Mikania Vine, taken recently at Halifax, by Matt Buckman Biosecurity Officer, Hinchinbrook Shire Council

“The Hinchinbrook shire currently has small patches of Mikania

THE Mikania vine has started to invade the Wet Tropics and will grow ten centimeters per day from fragments as well as seed. Once it has entered a region, it does not take long for Mikania to take over. Hinchinbrook Council and the Department of Agriculture and Fisheries combined their forces and hosted an information stall at last Sunday’s Rainforest markets in Ingham. They came to provide information to the Wet Tropics Region and to ask for help. The Hinchinbrook shire currently has small patches of Mikania. Councillor Kathrine (Kate) Milton acknowledges that the Hinchinbrook shire is a farming community and an introduced species such as Mikania can threaten people’s livelihoods. She sees the assistance community members can provide to identify an outbreak as the biggest asset available when it comes to controlling weeds. They brought Mikana to show the community so people would know what it looked like firsthand and images of outbreaks to show the community.

Lambu Jan 2011 NewIreland_PNG. The impact of Mikania Vine on New Ireland, Papua New Guinea, taken by Michael Day, Entomologist for Biosecurity Queensland, Department of Agriculture and Fisheries.

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Zoe Dunne who has been the official weather observer in Innisfail for 16 years takes her final readings at the BOM weather station located at East Innisfail MARIA GIRGENTI ZOE Dunne of East Innisfail who has been Innisfail's permanent weather observer for 16 years has taken her final data readings with the Bureau of Meteorology system being automated and information recorded from Mundoo Airport. It was 30 years ago when Mrs Dunne first started taking readings at the weather station in 1990 as a fill-in for her mother-in-law Cecily Dunne and since 2004 has dedicated her life to being the manual weather observer. Observations were taken at the Innisfail Post Office for many years and then the weather station was located across from Walla's Fish and Chips Van before it was moved to its current location behind the Innisfail Bowls Club. Important information such as minimum/maximum temperature, wet/dry bulb, wind speed and direction, rainfall, visibility, cloud type, height and direction, as well as past and present weather were recorded. Dry bulb temperature is taken as of the time, wet bulb temperature measures humidity while the minimum thermometer is read at 9.00am and maximum thermometer is read at 3.00pm.

it very interesting especially observing the changing weather patterns," Dunne said. "The role was very rewarding and identifies who you are in the community," she said. "It is an end of an era and a sign of the times. I will miss all the people who used to stop for a brief chat during their walks, members of the bowls club or those who used to beep their horns as they drove past."

weather conditions. The hairdresser who works from home and one day a week at Ray's Barber Shop can now enjoy her weekends and public holidays.

During Cyclones Larry and Yasi, weather instruments were taken home by Dunne and readings were taken every hour on the hour for the entire cyclone and for a few hours after the natural disaster. "In 2006, Cyclone Larry was one of my scariest experiences when I went to collect the equipment from the weather station, as it came through so fast and I was battered by gale force winds." For her display of courage and bravery during Cyclone Larry, Dunne was awarded with a Far Northern Honours medallion and silver pen, and was also recognised with a special Cyclone Larry Relief Effort pin from the Queensland government for her valuable and outstanding contribution during the relief effort.

After collecting the data, Dunne went home and used a computer which logged straight into the Bureau of Meteorology program and followed the prompts to enter these readings.

On June 30, at 9.00am Dunne took her final readings before automated readings will now be taken from Mundoo Airport which are used on the BOM website, as well as local radio, television and print media reports.

Readings were originally taken at 6.00am, then at 9.00am, 3.00pm and 3.00am. In 2000, the 3.00am was abolished and two years ago the 3.00pm reading was also abolished.

There are still some manual weather stations in existence, but automated stations are located at the Department of Primary Industries in South Johnstone and Mundoo Airport.

In all kinds of weather, Dunne collected vital weather information 365 days a year, including weekends and public holidays.

BOM is looking for an enthusiastic local volunteer to collect and record the rainfall seven days per week at 9.00am, and if anyone is interested, they can contact John Evans on 07 3239 8709.

"Although the role can be time consuming and is a big commitment, I found

of sadness when informed the system would be automated, she is looking forward to working normal hours, not having to work seven days a week all year round and going out in all kinds of

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Commercial Cane Sugar (CCS) sampling for Seed cane

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WE are now starting to see real improvement in the 2020 crop with a steady increase in CCS and t/ha on a daily basis. Having more than one variety with early and late CCS is important for the district. The trials to determine which of the new and newer varieties are going to be early and late CCS in our various sub districts in Tully started in June and are going well with the cane tested from 10-14 months of crop age to develop a CCS curve trend, which relates to commercial harvest times. In addition to the pre harvest testing service to determine which variety has the higher potential, CCS is still operating on request. This sampling can also be used for seed cane for planting.

This time of year, with planting in full swing it can be useful to know the CCS level of seed cane as this can influence germination. For instance if a variety is an early CCS, and the seed cane is 12 months old or more , the potential CCS in the cane stalks could be high and this may impact the concentration of growth hormones. These hormones are needed for germination of the new crop once planted. As the crop matures, CCS levels rise in the stalk from the base up and growth hormone concentration is reduced. The process for testing potential CCS in seed cane is similar to pre harvest cane, we collect and crush 6 stalks of any variety in the field, collect the juice and use a device called a handheld polarimeter, get a reading which is put through an online calculator supplied by SRA.

The main difference with seed cane testing is we cut the stalks in half and test the top and base separately, to see how well distributed the CCS is in the stalk. The reason cane tops always seem to germinate quickly is the growth hormone in plants always rises to the top, which is why pruning trees and garden plants makes them bushy, the growth hormones have to go sideways once the top is removed. So while the process of CCS sampling with the mobile mill is similar, the reasons between commercial harvest testing and seed cane are different, we actually donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t want too much CCS in seed cane stalks because the growth hormones in the billet need to be active to make the new crop germinate. Growers interested in having cane checked before harvest or planting can call 0400 586 968.

MILL STATISTICS ACROSS THE REGION SOUTH JOHNSTONE MILL Cane Crushing Statistics

for 2020 Crushing statistics for Week 8 ending Sunday, August 16 2020 Crushing Weekly Season to Season Date Total Tonnes Cane Crushed 79,765 CCS Season estimate

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Cane Crushing Statistics for 2020 Crushing statistics for Week 9 ending Friday August 14 2020 Crushing Weekly Season to Season Date Total Tonnes 121,352 798,499 Cane Crushed 739 Tonnes Cane 737

Crushed / hour CCS

Season estimate Balance to crush

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12.01 2,400,000 1,601,501

HERBERT RIVER Cane Crushing Statistics

for 2020 Crushing statistics for Week 8 ending Saturday, August 15 2020 Crushing Weekly Season to Season Date Total Tonnes Cane Crushed 210,988 1,300,806 CCS Season estimate

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NRL Tipping Storm Panthers Dragons Raiders Roosters Rabbits Warriors Cowboys Neil Jesse: 2010 A-Grade Premiership Winning Captain Tully Tigers, Cardwell Mayor.

Chris Zanoletti: Babinda Footy Legend.

Cameron Miller: Spilla Sports Show.

Mitch Seri: Herbert River Crushers Head Coach.

Paul Ketchell: Tully Tigers Head Coach.

Storm Panthers Dragons Raiders Roosters Rabbits Warriors Knights

Storm Panthers Broncos Raiders Tigers Rabbits Warriors Cowboys

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baffling questions. At number three, is the legendary New York Yankees from Major League Baseball. It’s a brand that is known all over the world, even though not many people know anything about the game.

Muriata A lot has been said in the wake of the NRL’s biggest biting scandal since Edward Cullen bit Bella in the Twilight Saga Breaking Dawn, but I think everyone needs to take a step back and put their dentures back in the bedside cup before I go any further. No, nobody changed into a vampire, so we are all safe, but the four week suspension of Gold Coast Titans’ Kevin Proctor for biting on again off again superstar Shaun Johnson was, to say the least, a bit much. In my opinion, the send-off during the game was enough, because the Titans lost their most devastating forward and lost the game. Look, he did take a nip at SJ’s arm, but the mere fact that Johnson had it there in the first place makes me uncomfortable by putting all the blame on Proctor. In Kevin’s defence, he has not been in trouble with the judiciary ever, so this is totally out of character. Johnson did go on social media and gave a statement that sounded more along the lines of an apology for the attention it has received, so that in itself says a lot about KP’s stance in the NRL. In the words of the great Wayne Bennett when a reporter ask a stupid question that an answer will create a circus: “Don’t listen then, maybe just watch the game if you’re that stupid”. In world sports, the age old question that never gets answered is the most challenging and controversial one is, simply, which sporting team is the greatest of all time. Well, today is your lucky day people, because I will give my reasons of to some of the world’s most

Number two, well that belongs to Tom Brady’s New England Patriots in the NFL. This team has more money than some countries, and the merchandise is off the racks with every Tom Dick and Harry getting around in a Patriots jersey. At number one, was the ever dominating Chicago Bulls that the great Michael Jordan led to six championships in the NBA. This is the only time in history a sporting franchise has had a global influence, along with their star that was Michael Jordan, that every kid wanted to play basketball. He was known universally, and still the most recognisable sportsman in team sports anywhere on the planet. This weekend’s games will be the first opportunity the town of Tully will have to showcase the brand new $6-million grandstand to the rest of North Qld. Two Northern Pride teams will battle it out for supremacy and our A-grade boys will clash with CDRL heavyweight Cairns Brothers. If there’s anyone who we should thank for leading this charge of footy games and having a first look at the new grandstand amid the COVID-19 show, then thank you to my mate and club president Anthony Emmi. He has spent countless hours of negotiation, no-sleep and telling jokes that are as dry as a Saos biscuit. Well done Emmi, and thank you for all that you do. A very special mention to our celebrity tipper this week, none other than footy legend Neil Jesse of Cardwell. Here he is joined by his equally legendary son Logan, who was playing for Mackay in under 8s. Great work Logan, keep it up.

Seri’s Predictions

EELS vs Storm: The Storm never cease to amaze me. Their ability to play with such execution with key players injured is something every club envies. Whilst the Eels are travelling well I don’t think they are playing as well as what they were previously. Panthers vs Sharks: The Panthers are without doubt one of the form teams of the competition. Set a new club record with most consecutive victories. Will be hard to beat.

Brisbane vs Dragons: I actually can’t believe what is going on at the Broncos at the moment. I have never seen anything like it. For that reason I’m tipping the Dragons. Titans vs Raiders: I’m really admiring the way the Titans are playing at the moment with a lesser known roster. I think the Raiders will have a bit too much strike

NRL Ladder

Team W D L PD PTS 1. Panthers 12 1 1 12 25 2. Storm 12 0 2 12 24 3. Eels 11 0 2 12 22 4. Roosters 9 0 4 12 18 5. Raiders 9 0 3 12 18 6. Knights 8 1 3 12 17 7. Sharks 8 0 5 12 16 8. Rabbits 8 0 5 12 16

Team 9. Tigers 10. Manly 11. Dragons 12. Warriors 13. Titans 14. Cowboys 15. Broncos 16. Bulldogs

power though.

Tigers vs Roosters: Even with a few key players missing I think the roosters can get the job done. Tigers don’t have a good strike rate against top 8 teams. Rabbitohs vs Manly: Tough game to tip as I think both teams aren’t travelling that well. Rabbitohs in a close one. Bulldogs vs Warriors: Another tough game to tip. Both teams have been struggling. Thinking that the return of Will Hopoate at fullback might be enough to get the Bulldogs over the line. Knights vs Cowboys: Whilst the Cowboys are improving they seem to be struggling in the big moments where it counts. Knights are going okay and I think they might be too strong for the Cows.

W D L PD PTS 6 0 6 12 14 6 0 7 12 12 5 0 7 12 12 5 0 9 12 8 4 0 9 12 8 3 0 10 12 6 3 0 10 12 6 2 0 11 12 4

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Mixed results for Innisfail United teams

INNISFAIL JR Under 12 team had a hard fought 2-all draw against Leichhardt Black at Endeavour Park. Both goals were scored by Reed Bonassi. The team dug deep and persevered with no substitutes. Goalkeeper Matthew Urquhart was once again outstanding, but all players gave 110 per cent. Round 6 - FNQ Football fixtures results: Innisfail Premier Women Reserves lost 9 - 1 to Leichhardt (Woree)

3rd Division lost 5 - 3 against Leichhardt - Goals: Marc Di Carlo 2, Leo Di Carlo 1 (Mourilyan) 2nd Division won 8 -1 against Southside - Goals: Sandy Numalo 5, Clayton Duffill, Jake Duffill and Pita Job 1 goal each (Mourilyan) Premier Youth lost 4 - 3 against Leichhardt (White Rock)

Reserve Men’s won 4 - 3 against Leichhardt (White Rock)

Premier Ladies lost 3 - 0 to Leichhardt (White Rock) Premier Men’s lost 5 - 0 against Leichhardt (White Rock) Under 13/14s Division 3 won 5 - 3 against Leichhardt White (Manunda) Under 13/14s Division 1 lost to Leichhardt White 3- 1 in Cairns - goal scorer: K J Crowley and Man of the Match: John Cunningham (Manunda) A massive thanks to Paul Piccolo and Hayden Darveniza for refereeing the games, Jason Mifsud, Thomas Herbert and Elliott Ferguson for running lines, as well as Cameron Ferguson for doing an awesome job getting the field ready. After five rounds of competition, the race for 2020 FNQ Football Golden Boot is heating up with Innisfail’s Rick

Innisfail's Michael Maguire heads the ball in the 3rd Division home game against Southside Comets on Friday

Innisfail's Amos Smith (left) and a Southside player contest the ball in the 2nd Division game

Tuigaloa leading the way with seven goals in Premier Men’s Division, closely followed by Edge Hill’s Cris O’Hare. In Reserve Men’s, Innisfail’s Jacob Vecchio is sitting in third with five goals, Innisfail’s Elliott Keenan is fifth in Second Division with four goals, Reserve Women’s Innisfail’s Kimberley Bryant is in third place with five goals and Innisfail’s Tyler Purcell is fourth in Premier Youth with five goals. In Round 7 fixtures this Friday evening, Innisfail United Premier Women Reserves play Marlin Coast Rangers White at Steve Corica Oval, Mourilyan

at 6.30pm, while Innisfail 2nd and 3rd Division teams have a bye. This Saturday, a full day of soccer action returns to Steve Corica Oval, Mourilyan where Innisfail JR Under 12 Division 1 play Stratford Red at 11.00am, Under 13/14s Division 1 will play Stratford Blue from 12.00pm to 1.30am. Premier Youth play Stratford Dolphins at 1.00pm, Under 13/14s Division 3 play Atherton Eagles at 1.30pm, Premier Women’s at 3.00pm, Premier Men Reserves at 5.00pm and Premier Men’s at 7.00pm.

Tully rugby league fans to get first taste of new grandstand MARIA GIRGENTI LAST Saturday's rugby league match between Northern Pride Reef Kings and Tully Tigers in the second round of the Ken Frost Homes Lightning Challenge at Stan Williams Park went right down to the wire. Nothing

separated

both sides with scores locked at 18-18 in the final minutes of the match and despite both teams having the chance to kick penalty goals to break the deadlock they missed the mark. With seconds left on the clock, Evan Child took a shot at a field goal and slotted the one point

needed for the Pride to secure their second win of the season and a heartbreaking loss for the Tigers.

Kings 19 defeated Tully Tigers 18

Northern Pride Giants were far too strong for Cairns Brothers in the second game, running away with a 24-0 win.

Round 3 of the Lightning Challenge will see A grade footy make a highly anticipated return to the Cassowary Coast and be played for the first time at

Northern Pride Reef

Northern Pride Giants 24 defeated Cairns Brothers 0

the impressive new Tully grandstand this Saturday, August 22.

Join Tully Tigers for an action-packed day of footy. Gates open at 2.00pm and ticket entry is $5 for all spectators primary school age and above. Social distancing procedures and restrictions apply.

Tully Tigers Reserve Grade side will be up against Cairns Brothers at 3.00pm, followed by Northern Pride Giants v Northern Pride Reef Kings and a tantalising clash between Tully Tigers and Cairns Brothers at 6.00pm. Bar and canteen facilities will be available.

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Jungle Patrol went back-to-back social grade winners in the Innisfail Super Sixers cricket tournament

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Cameron Jordan from Sugar Daddies at the crease during their A grade game against Mann Plantation

Desi Cricket Club and Jungle Patrol claim Super Sixers glory MARIA GIRGENTI AFTER finishing as runners up last year, Desi Cricket Club claimed back their title and were crowned A Grade champions at the annual Innisfail District Cricket Association Super Sixes tournament in the final against Kartar Singh Srabah (KSS) Innisfail 1 played recently at Goondi Combined Sports Complex. Desi Cricket Club, which has taken out the title three times over the past four or five years, batted first and registered 89 runs while KSS Innisfail fell short of the target scoring 62. In social grade, Jungle Patrol took out the title for the second consecutive year after defeating The Last Dance in the grand final. Jungle Patrol batted first and scored 79 runs and despite a gallant effort from their opponents held on for victory.

Club) with 73 runs and Arsh (KSS Innisfail 1) with 64 runs, while Sarib (Townsville Gladiators) was named top bowler with 4/22. There were three junior teams from Innisfail, Mission Beach and Tully while several junior girls were part of the S.H.A.F.T. team and senior girls Dannielle Podevin-Martin, Segumar Edwards, Lyn Rangi and Stasia Abraham featured in the Black Mamba team. Event organiser Dan Bradford, competitors and spectators especially thanked all the ladies who worked hard in the canteen, committee members, scorers for getting the fields and pitches prepared and setting up,

and everyone who contributed to make the day a huge success. The event was proudly sponsored by major sponsor Tropical Coast Dental, Michael Spry Painting and Integrity New Homes Cairns. Tully District Cricket Association in collaboration with the Tully Punjabi community recently hosted a Super Sixers tournament at Kim Carroll Sporting Fields, and organisers are planning another Super Sixers tournament in Innisfail which is scheduled to be held in July 2021.

This was the biggest tournament so far with 18 teams taking part and the winning A grade team and social division team picked up a share of prize money and individual prizes. Teams came from Townsville, Innisfail, Cairns, Atherton, Tully and Mission Beach. Tournament rules are that every team has six players, who all bowl one over each and batsmen retire when they reach 20 runs, with teams in both grades having played five games each before the finals. Ranvir Singh Basra from Desi Cricket Club was named Player of the Carnival in A Grade with 122 points and it was a three way tie for second place between Cameron Jordan (Sugar Daddies) and Luvy from KSS Innisfail 1 with three wickets and 55 runs and Jasran Kalkat. In social grade, it was a tie between Dante Van Vuuren from On A Mission and Daniel Masina from Mandubarra for the top wicket taker with 4/32. Matthew Smart from Jungle Patrol was the top batsman in social grade with 91 runs who also took out Player of the Carnival for number of runs scored and bagging two wickets. The top batsman in A grade was Ranvir Singh Basra with 82 runs ahead of Jasran Kalkat (Desi Cricket

Desi Cricket Club won back their title as A grade champions in the Super Sixers tournament

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Top turnout for Wardy’s Golf Challenge ORGANISERS of Wardy’s Golf Challenge at Babinda are still feeling elated after last weekend’s fundraising tournament which saw a better than expected turnout. The weather stayed perfect for the fun day, with just over 80 players signing up for the day of golf, raising money for the Club in honour of past president, the late Peter Ward. In its biggest year so far, Wardy’s Challenge saw 26 teams formed for the event, with mainly players from the local area, but also golfers from further afield. Organiser Julie Ward said it was a fantastic turnout with a lot of great support. “This year we had quite a few new players from Cairns, Innisfail, El Arish and as far south as Townsville and even a gentleman from Japan. Not only did these people support the Babinda Golf Club but some even chose to stay overnight in Babinda which in turn supports our local businesses in town,” said Ward.

Some of the keen players on the day

While it was not all about winning, congratulations were in order to this

Tara's Team took 2nd place

Wardy’s Challenge winners - The Shanks

Cardwell Golf

LADIES’ Thursday competition was won by Anne Jodrell (38), second Betty Taylor (35). Thursday's 13-hole Sporters was won by Lou Virt (32), with John Hoare (30) second, Keith Hoare (29) third and Reg Wright (28) fourth on a C/B. The rundown was Alan Power, Len White, Brad Lowe, Dave Hoare all on 28 points and Ken Kane (27). On Saturday the Marine Hotel Foursomes Championships were held. We thank the Marine Hotel for their Sponsorship. The winning pair was Len White and Warren Stahel (100.25), in second Rowly Mott & Kev Martin (106.75), with Dave Hoare and Ash White (107.75) in third. Thursday Ladies’ 18-hole comp and 12-hole Sporters. Saturday is a Stableford. PLEASE NOTE: competitions will be played in groups of four at 10 minute intervals, registration is still via timesheet. Register by email to enquire@cardwellgolfclub.com or jackieolditch@bigpond.com, or by phone or text to 0414 359 314. The timesheet can be viewed on the Cardwell Golf Club website, cardwellgolfclub.com.

Players dressed up for Wardy's Challenge

year’s winners ‘The Shanks’ team: Donald Ambrum, David Day and Ben Welsh. But a lot of players also turned out to soak up the sun and the fun, including a bunch of first-timers who focused on dressing brightly for the occasion and not worrying too much about their golf skills. “We encouraged everyone to come along and enjoy the day, even if they had not had previous golf experience,” said Ward. “Thank you to Babinda Golf Club volunteers, helpers on the day, sponsors, and those who supported the event.” This year’s prizes were sponsored by Harry and Kitty from the State Hotel, Rodney from Bistro 1917, Robyn and Snow Ganley from Tropicolor Nursery, David Biancotti and the Ward family. Wardy’s Challenge will be held again around the same time next year. Babinda Golf Club holds its Open Tournament this weekend, with a good turnout expected for that event as well.

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Roger Celotto, still playing bowls at 93 years of age. - Ingham Bowls

Macknade Bowls

SOCIAL played on August 13: Triples: John Newbury, Margaret Peters, Des Hoffman 30 def John Tucker, Pam Morgan, Harold Walklate 14; Jim Dunn, Alan Morris, Wendy Wiles 35 def Col Kirby, Pam Turski, Dave Ebeling 14; Nev Bywater, Christa Patrick, Kev Staits 20 def Len Schifilliti, Karen Dunn, Lin Ebeling 11. Rinks: Bob McLehose, Nev Cooper, Francesca Rosadi, Jan Newbury 25 def Mario Marbelli, Warren Cresdee, Marie Thompson, Des Golinski 13; Jack Thompson, Shelly wright, Ross Fichera, Des Peters 21 def Lui Marbelli, Ron Turner, Jan Leach, Judy Marsden 16. 3x4: Joe Turski, Rhonda Brown, Linda Hoffman 26 def Anna Fudriga, John Patrick, Jake Morgan, Smithy Walklate 13. A good day was had by all, with everyone keeping their social distancing. Social played on August 16: Triples: Anna Fudriga, Des Hoffman, Des Peters 27 def Lidia Marbelli (Trevor Fox), Karen Dunn, Wendy Wiles 12; Jim Dunn, Ruth Brooker, Pam Roberts 25 def Bob McLehose, Christa Patrick, Lin Ebeling 5; Brett Haupt, Warren Newcombe, Dave Ebeling 13; Coral Gard, John Tucker, Judy Marsden 19 def Jock O’Brien, Allan Morris, Hazel Newcombe 14. Rinks: Lui Marbelli, Rhonda Brown, Smithy Walklate, Jim Hugo 29 def Joe Turski, Len Schifilliti, Margaret Peters, Kerryn Haupt 13; Mario Marbelli, Shelly Wright, Harold Walklate, Jack Righetti 23 def Michael Blake, Francesca Rosadi, Noeleen Barrett, Linda Hoffman 14; Phil Wright, Pam Morgan, Jean McLehose, Marilyn Hugo 27 def Bob Brooker, John Patrick, Pam Turski, Des Golinski 16. Another great day on the green. On August 15 the Moduline Trophy started with Macknade vs Ingham at the Ingham green, the results were not to our advantage but we gave them a run for their money. Ingham won 3 games to 2. Rinks: Brett Haupt, Mario Marbelli, Mal Dorey, Bart Cummins 21 def F. Pallanza, C. Torrisi, L. Molachino, P. Cole 13; Nev Bywater, Jack Thompson, Trevor Fox, Harold Walklate 26 def R, Basaglia, R. Cantatore, M. Bube, L. Barbi 16; C. Johnson, M. Porta, J. Eddleston, B. Bell 20 def Bob Brooker, Joe Turski, Vic Holland, John Tucker 16; P. Kite, A. DiBella, P. Ryan, T. Pallanza 23 def Lui Marbelli, Jock O’Brien, Nev Cooper, Len Schifilliti 16; B. Wilson, A. Torielli, J. Piotto, J. Holmes 22 def Michael Blake, Phil Wright, Col Kirby, Des Hoffman 14. Macknade will be playing against Noorla this coming Saturday; good bowling. The draw for the Mixed Triples to be played on Sunday August 23 is as follows:

B Brooker has a bye; B McLehose vs S Walklate; S Gough vs J Tucker; P Wright vs L Schifilliti; N Cooper vs A Fudriga; E Piotto vs J Dunn; B Haupt vs L Marbelli; Janice Casanovas, Championship Singles winner for C Gard has a bye. This will be a wonderful day.

2020, defeating Elsa Piotto 25-22. - Ingham Bowls

Ingham Bowls

There will be social bowls on Thursday and Sunday please have your name in the book so we know how many numbers we have as we are only allowed 50 on FRIDAY Aug 14 - Men’s Pairs the rinks. Please ring Lui on 0429 183 035 by 12 noon. Winners: Bob Bell, Jim Dunn

Babinda Bowls Club

OPEN Pairs winners were Kev Anderson & Jim Martinod over Joe Vella & George Tsakissiris.

Scores: Bob Bell, Jim Dunn defeated Brian Joyce, Phil Wright 21 – 15. John Eddleston, Michael Porta defeated Des Hoffman, Ian Muldowney18 – 16. Andrew Cole, Cliff Johnson defeated Bob McLehose, Stan Richards 17 - 16 Saturday Aug 15

Interclub Competition - Moduline Trophy Thursday social bowls winners were T Anich/BranLegend: Lead (L), Second (2nd), Third (3rd), Skip don Smith/Kev Anderson. Runners up – R Saunders/ (S) Les Holland/Joe Vella. (INGHAM) John Holmes (L), John Piotto (2nd), Alan Thursday & Sunday social bowls; names in by 1.00 Torielli (3rd), Brad Wilson (S) defeated (MACKNADE) for 1.30 start. Des Hoffman (L), Col Kirby (2nd), Phil Wright (3rd), MiSaturday Aug 22 is the commencement of Division chael Blake (S) 22 to 14. (INGHAM) Trevor Pallanza (L), 2 Pennants. Check the board for selected players to Pat Ryan (2nd), Alf Di Bella (3rd), Phil Kite (S) defeatcombine with the Innisfail players. One team to play at ed (MACKNADE) Len Schifilliti (L), N. Cooper (2nd), J. Innisfail & the other at Gordonvale, 1pm start. O’Brien (3rd), Lui Marbelli (S) 23 to 16. (INGHAM) Bob Only a couple of teams are required for the Babinda Bell (L), John Eddleston (2nd), Michael Porta (3rd), Cliff Men’s 4s on Sunday August 30. Johnson (S) defeated (MACKNADE) J. Tucker (L), Vic Twenty-two Babinda High School students had a rol- Holland (2nd), J. Turski (3rd), Bob Brooker (S) 20 to lup on the green on Wednesday & Thursday morning. 16. (INGHAM) Andrew Cole (L), Lawrence MolachiThere were a few promising players and they will be no (2nd),Glen Torrisi (3rd), Frank Pallanza (S) lost to back on Wednesday to play some competition. Special (MACKNADE) B. Cummins (L), M. Dorey (2nd), Mario thanks to Peter O’Dwyer, who encouraged and organ- Marbelli (3rd), Brett Haupt (S) 13 to 21. (INGHAM) Len Barbi (L), Michael Bube (2nd), Ren Cantatore (3rd), ised the students. Rico Basaglia (S) lost to (MACKNADE) Harold Walklate (L), Trevor Fox (2nd), Jack Thompson (3rd), Nev Bywater (S) 16 to 26.

South Johnstone Bowls

Sunday Aug 16 - Social Mixed Bowls Winners: Roger Celotto, Jan Craven, John Piotto.

LAST Saturday morning the semi finals of the A Grade Scores: Roger Celotto, Jan Craven, John Piotto desingles were played with both Michael Hooker and feated Judy Fenoglio, John Holmes, Tony Koop 33 to Shane McInerney winning their respective games. 12. Jan Colson, David Horsley, Alan Hodson defeated Michael and Shane will play the final this Friday Maria Moore, John Eddleston, Alan Torielli 24 to 19. night at South Johnstone with the game commencing Bob Bell, Norma Evans, Elsa Piotto defeated Bev Eddleston, Grace Cockrell, Ren Cantatore 22 to 18. at 6:00pm. Thursday Barefoot Bowls are postponed until further In the A Grade Pairs Shane Mc Inerney and Tim Kernotice. rigan defeated Ian Fisher and Chopper Smith and will play the winners of K Foorde and F Caltabiano in the Friday Aug 21, 2.15pm - Men’s Pairs: names into final. Club by 1.45 pm; game starts at 2.15 pm; call 4776 Sunday afternoon a game of fours was played with 2117. Bar Open. Angry Ollson’s Team just sneaking in over Fred Caltabiano’s Team.

Sunday Aug 23

Mixed Social Bowls - Names into Club by 12.30 pm; Social bowls are played every Sunday with names game starts at 1.30 pm; call 4776 2117. Bar Open. in by 1:00 for a 1:30 start, all members and visitors are Sunday Bar: Jeff Crossman. Sunday Selectors: Ren Cantatore, Neville Wickens welcome.

Wet Tropic Times

Noorla Bowls Ladies

SOCIAL Results, Wed August 12: M Todd, R Rose, K Wegert 26 (d) I Byrns, S McComiskie, R Peterson 11; J Rose, G Rose, S Cotton 17 (d) G Bisson, C Hewett, V Raiteri, G Byrns 16. Competition Results; Round 2 Championship Pairs Wed August 12: N Mancuso & M Bandiera 17 (d) C Hewett & V Raiteri; R Rose & C Cobb 33 (d) C Pizzi & S Pizzi 10. Nominations for the 2020 “B” Grade Singles closed at end of play, Wednesday August 19, with the first round scheduled to commence on Wed August 26 at 9.00am. Noorla Trophy to be played at Macknade Bowls Club Tues August 24, cards called 8.45am for 9am start. Please see the board for teams selected. Ladies Social Mixed Bowls Wednesdays commencing at 1.30pm. For more information or to nominate, please call 4776 2179. Names in by 1pm, dress code is mufti. All welcome. Afternoon Tea Roster: Wed August 26, Joan Aranas

Silkwood Bowls Club

WHO could complain about the weather? Ideal and better!! Social Bowls, Wednesday Aug 12 Jeannette Bucklar, Shirley Noble and Alan Hudson def Karin Rastoll, Kerry Donavan and Ron Giveen 18/17; Wayne Annear, Anna Della Bella and Delmo Tarditi def Tony(visitor), Dennis Donavan and Barry Green 24/10; Denise Charman and Carol Lowe def Brian Brooks and Lee Mayell 19/11. Social, Sunday Aug 16 Ron Giveen, Kerry Donavan and Delmo Tarditi def Barry Green, Alan Hudson and Jenny Annear 29/12; Brian Brooks, Daniel Gauci and Shirley Noble def Jeannette Bucklar/Karin Rastoll, Len Charman and Morris Pedrola 25/13; Denise Charman and Denis Donavan played Dan Dunne and Carol Lowe and could not be separated 22/22. Denise Charman,Lee Mayell and Carol Lowe represented Silkwood Bowls club in the FNQ Triples play off at South Johnstone. In Round 1 they defeated Innisfail No 2 Team 32/10; In Round 2 they defeated Innisfail No 1 Team 26/14. Congratulations to our girls Denise, Lee and Carol - keep up the good work.

Noel Anderson of Mourilyan at Howie Reef. He caught a 75cm Coral Trout weighing 5.5kg and a Spanish Mackerel weighing 6kg.

SPORT

Friday, August 21, 2020

As usual we hold our Barefoot Bowls every Friday night starting with a BBQ followed by a game of bowls. Our contact no is 0459 211 552. All are welcome. Email: silkwoodbowlsclubinc@gmail.com Tel: 0459 211 552

Innisfail Men’s Bowls LAST Thursday afternoon, 28 players enjoyed a great afternoon of bowling and the winners were Sergio Dalla Pozza, Sam Pagano and Vince McAvoy. Chris McCaffery had a win over Justin Walker in the A grade semi-final last Friday evening. McCaffery will now play John Fossey in the club championship final. Nineteen players took to the green last Saturday afternoon for social bowls with the winners being David Leach, Pam Anderson and Warren Sinclair. Members are reminded the Innisfail Men’s AGM will be held on August 26 at 12 noon, and club AGM will be held on Sunday, September 6 at 9.00am.

Innisfail Ladies’ Bowls AN amazing final of the Innisfail Ladies Championship Singles competition was played out last Wednesday. Helen Paterson (who was this year’s B Grade competition winner) was up against Pam Anderson, winner of 2019 Championship Singles. The game was played in perfect conditions with an appreciative audience. Paterson held all the early advantage, but after being down 11-18, Anderson began the climb back. Both ladies played some impressive bowls and after 24 ends nothing could separate the two with scores locked at 18 apiece. After 29 ends, the scores were again tied up at 24 all which set up a thrilling final end. Pam Anderson is this year’s Innisfail Ladies Singles champion after defeating Helen Paterson 25-24.

Pam Anderson (right) is this year’s Innisfail Ladies Singles champion after defeating Helen Paterson (left) in the final by one point three. On Sunday 16 bowlers played 2 rinks of triples and 1 rinks Pairs. Winning team was Rod Bradley (S), Judy Hood and Betty Cochrane. Bev Achilles and Val Zamora played with other FNQ ladies to play pennants against Yungaburra in Innisfail. We were lucky enough to have a win. Betty Cochrane, Bev Harrop and Mary Basic played in Sth Johnstone FNQ triples on Tuesday. In Club Championship Singles: Peter Smith 26 defeated Steve Szabo 19. On Saturday Men’s pennants will be played against Silkwood in Tully. Tully Team 2 is John Brown, Ray Downing, Leno Ceccato, John Jones. Team 1 is Steve Szabo, Rod Bradley, Dutchy and Roy McGuire. Anyone wishing to watch the match is very welcome. Play starts at 1pm. Happy bowling!

Ingham Ladies Bowls

BEAUTIFUL weather this week. Wednesday afternoon 22 bowlers played 1 rink of triples and 4 rinks of pairs. Winners out of the hat were Mary Basic’s team of

RESULTS, Championship Pairs: J Craven, N Evans 27 v B Eddleston, P.Miguel 15; J Casanovas, L Melvin 23 v M Moore, C Wickens 9; L DiBella, E Piotto 22 v K Rotondo, S Ryan 9. Social Play: M Spano, R Dougherty, J Fenoglio 14 v S DiBella, J Colson, W Coe 14. Players required for Macknade, Tuesday, August 25 (cards called 8.45am): E Piotto, L Melvin, P Miguel, N Evans, G Cockrell, J Craven, J Casanovas, L DiBella. Wed, August 26, 1.15pm - Championship Pairs: J Casanovas, L Melvin v L DiBella, E Piotto; J Fenoglio, A Rutherford v J Craven, N Evans. Umpire: S Ryan; Afternoon Tea: Bev/Patti; Social Selector: Judy/Louisa.

Julian Santarossa caught this 90cm Mackerel at Silver Sands on his Poppy’s boat on Saturday 15th August.

Last Sunday, Kurt Utschink, aged 10 caught this beaut Triple Tail fish at Olive Rock on a floating pilly

Innisfail lady bowlers have had a busy and exciting week, having played pennants against Mareeba and Yungaburra at Innisfail, and then two Innisfail teams contested FNQ Three Bowl Triples held at South Johnstone Bowls Club.

Tully Bowls

FISHING

Friday, August 21, 2020

Fishing News

Wet Tropic Times

WHAT a fantastic few days of weather we had last week and the best news, the fish were biting. Reports have been flowing in from boats that have been heading out wide with local keen fishermen John Tschui finding schools of yellowfin tuna and some nice wahoo out on the edge of the Continental Shelf. John is having great success trolling the new Nomad DTX minnow; you might recall he caught a sailfish on his last trip. You have to mortgage your house to buy one but John swears by it as a big fish lure and he is certainly putting the runs on the board. Other deep sea regulars such as Ron Hunt and Les Anders have also been doing well out on the edge of the Shelf with great catches of red emperor, nannygai and job fish. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a similar story in the deep water shoals between the reefs with plenty of nannygai and some nice reds. Some friends of mine stopped me at the Hull river ramp and showed me a couple of huge coral trout they had caught along the main reef drop-offs. The various shoals in the shipping channel have been filled with nannygai, mainly small mouth, although the odd red emperor and school of silver nannygai have been found. Surprisingly I found very little surface action in the shipping channel and no schools of working birds or tuna. A friend of mine Pete Mammino from Ingham has been doing exceptionally well over last week trolling for small marlin. Pete managed to catch and release nine blacks over three days fishing single-handed out of a small boat designed for inshore use. Well done Pete. Closer in around the main mackerel feeding grounds and shoals, the spotty and school mackerel were around in good numbers, although you often had to wait for the fish to come on the bite. I would think that the schools will start to move south shortly so I wouldn't be surprised if the fishing drops off shortly. There have been reasonable numbers of coral trout and grass sweetlip caught around the islands. The fingermark and grunter have been scarce local-

ly over the last week however there have been some good fish caught in the Hinchinbrook area. The fishing in the estuaries has been mainly focused on the bread and butter species such as grunter, flathead, whiting and bream with most reporting reasonable fishing. Barra and jack fishing is starting to improve with reasonable numbers reported during the first of the building tides mid last week. I did very well on the barra during a midday session with over twenty barra caught, however there were only two legal barra hooked. The fish were taking a mixture of hard bodied lures and soft plastics. I have heard very few reports from the fresh water however Tinaroo regulars Ando and Julie Anders managed a couple of nice barra from the dam last weekend. This fishery will start to fire as we move into September which is only a bit over a week away now. Ando mentioned that all the fish were hooked on the outside of the jaw, which means they just arenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t feeding properly yet.

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At this early stage of the week the forecast is for light winds right up to early Saturday morning and the winds to rise over the weekend to 20 knots. The first of the early morning incoming tide will be ideal for those that would like to chase barra and jacks in the creeks. Either side of the late afternoon low will also suit chasing barra and jacks. This same tide is also perfect to fish for flathead, whiting and bream. The larger run in the evening tide will suit those that wish to fish for grunter along the edge of the Hinchinbrook flats or the mouth of the creeks. Finally I would like to wish everyone taking part in the Innisfail Game Fishing Tournament good luck and hope the weather is kind.

Fishing Comp winner for July Charlize Gee with Roly Newton.

Good Fishing Roly Newton Tackle World Tully

HULL HEADS AUGUST

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JOHNSTONE RIVER AUGUST 0.79m 2.79m 0.57m 3.4m 0.89m 2.68m 0.89m 3.09m 1.02m 2.54m 1.27m 2.72m 1.14m 2.44m 1.56m 2.38m 1.16m 2.55m 1.52m 2.22m 1.03m 2.84m 1.28m 2.29m 0.85m 3.13m

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SPORT

Local riders impress

at Kuranda Horse and Pony Club Gymkhana

Babinda riders Tiarni Kenderdine (front) with her horse Tessie and Emily Sues with her horse Rio and the ribbons and trophies they won at Kuranda Gymkhana MARIA GIRGENTI WEATHER was perfect as Kuranda Horse and Pony club recently held its annual Gymkhana and the first event of its kind for Zone 18 in 2020 after COVID-19 restrictions had further eased. The event attracted 42 riders for the eight-event program with one rider from Innisfail, two from Babinda, and riders from Edmonton, Gordonvale, Earlville, Mareeba, Malanda and Freshwater clubs. Lahni Madsen from Innisfail Horse and Pony Club competed in the A group (7 and 8 years) and gained enough points to finish in third place overall in her age group and received a trophy. A fortnight ago, Madsen then competed at Edmonton Pony Club Gymkhana where she also picked up lots of ribbons

and two trophies including A Group Rider Class. Age groups range from Led M which is assisted 6 years and under, right through to G group of 26 years and over. Events held were Rider class and jumping, with seven different sporting events. Emily Sues aged 14 started riding at the age of three has been a member of Babinda and District Pony Club since 2016, and has competed at the club since 2009. In the D group (13 and 14 years) Sues won three firsts and four second placings which gave her first aggregate in her age group (highest points in the group). Tiarni Kenderdine, who celebrated her 16th birthday on the day of gymkha-

Lahni Madsen from Innisfail with her horse and the two trophies she won at Edmonton Pony Club Gymkhana

na also from Babinda Horse and Pony Club has been competing since 2008, a member since 2009 and started riding at the age of three. Kenderdine competed in E group (15 and 16 years) and won seven firsts which gave her first aggregate in her age group (highest points in group) and won Highest Point Senior Rider (13 - 25 years). Kenderdine has competed in many levels of pony club events including Queensland State Championships (three days of competition – Formal Gymkhana, Sporting and Mounted Games) in 2015 at Roma (winning a two third aggregates – Formal Gymkhana and Mounted Games), 2017 at Roma (winning a second Mounted Games and eighth aggregate Formal Gymkhana) and 2019 at Millmerran (winning a sec-

ond aggregate – Mounted Games). Last year, Kenderdine was selected as the Queensland representative in the Australian Team to compete in Colorado, USA for the International Mounted Games Exchange. There were also representatives from New South Wales, Tasmania, Western Australia and Victoria. Australia won the competition on August 8, 2019 and the same Australia team is the current Pony Club Mounted Games World Champion. A special thanks to everyone that helped in any way from on-field to in the canteen, as these events couldn't take place without these committed volunteers. Also, to Jessie the club's caretaker for keeping the grounds looking so good and to Julie Sheppard for coming up to help judge.