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REGION INGHAM Tomorrow - Saturday Ingham Last 7 Days mm 2mm Mostly sunny 13 - 25 Cardwell Partly cloudy 13 - 25 MTD mm 1mm Tully Mostly cloudy 12 - 23 YTD 2497mm Mission Beach Mostly cloudy 15 - 23 Innisfail Partly cloudy 14 - 23 Tomorrow - Sunday Ingham Partly cloudy 16 - 25 Cardwell Showers 16 - 25 Tully Showers 15 - 24 MARIA GIRGENTI Mission Beach Showers 17 - 24 INNISFAIL CommBank staff recently Innisfail dressed up in their craziest clown costumes Showers 17 - 25 and held a Trash to Treasure Sale for a week raising over $1,000 for the amazing work of Clown Doctors Staff were overwhelmed by the community response in bringing their unwanted items to be sold. Any left-over craft items will be donated to local NDIS providers, whilst the clothes and linen will be given to Innisfail Youth & Family Care shelter. Clown Doctors is the core program of The Humour Foundation, a not-for-profit organisation that provides medical clowns to visit sick children in hospital, treating them

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Innisfail CommBank staff ‘clown’ around for a good cause with a different kind of medicine of mainly fun and laughter. From 2017 to 2020, Clown Doctors was CommBank Foundation's National Community Grant recipient. The not-for-profit organisation received $1.2 million over three years through the generosity of more than 13,000 Commonwealth Bank employees who regularly donate a portion of their salary to the cause. "We have been supporting the Clown Doctors for over 21 years and it's a cause about which our team is very passionate," said CommBank Innisfail Branch Manager, Margaret Milani. "Through our fundraising efforts we hope

to help Clown Doctors achieve their goal of providing more Clown Rounds in hospitals across Australia. Clown Doctors said they were extremely grateful to the CommBank and the community for their generous support in raising much needed funds to help Clown Doctors continue to uplift and empower sick children, their parents, and hospital staff. Clown Doctors bring much happiness to all who experience their magic. Their smiles, play, and laughter will always be needed while there are sick children in hospital. These highly trained medical clowns are also professional performers who spread 'doses' of fun and laughter throughout the wards.

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‘Paint the town pink’ on August 13 to raise funds for breast cancer MARIA GIRGENTI

Local boilermaker and BNCA Pink Tradie Ambassador, Matt Cutuli, is hoping the Innisfail community will deck the town out in pink on August 13 to raise funds for breast cancer.

THE Innisfail business community are encouraged to dress up and decorate their shop fronts in pink on Friday, August 13, as part of the Pink Tradie Support Crew to raise awareness and funds for breast cancer. So far seven schools in the region have committed to the day, as well as the Council, but it is hoped a lot of businesses will jump onboard. In 2021, Apprentice Boilermaker, Matt Cutuli, from Mourilyan has been selected as Breast Cancer Network Australia’s Ambassador for the Pink Tradie campaign. Cutuli, who is completing his apprenticeship at Daradgee Welding Works, has been overwhelmed by the support of his employers, Jason and Rebecca Sapuppo. Three years ago, Matt lost his beloved Nanna Lorraine to breast cancer, and he wants to highlight the importance of early detection. Lorraine was a passionate advocate for BCNA and, through the Innisfail Breast Cancer Support Group, assisted lots of local ladies who were diagnosed with breast cancer. Over the years, Matt and his family joined Lorraine in many fundraising

events and Matt is continuing this legacy through the Pink Tradie campaign in honour of his Nanna. “Nanna Lorraine was a huge inspiration for everyone who met her. She showed me how good it feels to help others.” “I am doing this in her honour, because even though I will never be able to fill her shoes, I know she would be extremely proud of me.” He is calling on fellow tradies to deck themselves out in pink on the job site and support the work of BCNA, who assist thousands of Australians diagnosed with breast cancer each year. During the months of August and September, Breast Cancer Network Australia (BCNA) is encouraging all tradies across Australia in ‘pink up’ and host a fundraising event to support the 20,030 Australians expected to be diagnosed with breast cancer in 2021. Pink Tradie beanies, socks, and other BCNA merchandise can be purchased online via www.pinksportsday.bcna.org. au/store. Be part of the Pink Tradie Support Crew by dressing in pink on August 13 and making a gold coin donation at your workplace, school, or directly via http:// bcna.force.com/Donations/CICD__ Fundraise.

Trees for tomorrow - free native plant giveaway CASSOWARY Coast Regional Council is encouraging residents to build a greener tomorrow by taking advantage of Council’s free native tree giveaway. Councillor Jeff Baines, portfolio holder for Environment, said during the four days of giveaway in April of this year, Council gave away 616 trees, with a value of almost $2,500 to the 266 people who visited the Council nurseries. “Council supports the tree giveaway initiative as it benefits both the community and the natural environment through the growing of local native plants in our gardens.” “Native plants are generally easier to grow and maintain, and they provide habitat for wildlife, attract birds and

butterflies to our gardens, and help decrease the weed problem of exotic garden escapees.” The August tree giveaway provides a choice of six native plant species including trees, shrubs, and groundcover. These are Castanospermum australe (Black bean), Melaleuca leucadendra (Weeping paperbark), Acacia racospermoides (Wattle), Mackinlaya sp (Blue Umbrella), Cleistanthus apodus (Weeping Cliestanthus), and Dianella Caerulea (Blue flax lily). “Residents may not be aware that Council nurseries sell many varieties of native plants year-round and residents can visit to purchase these throughout the year,” advised Councillor Baines.

Council nurseries will be open for the free tree giveaway from 8am to 3pm on Thursday 5 and Friday 6 of August and the following week on Thursday 12 and Friday 13 of August. Residents of the Cassowary Coast can collect 2 free trees each in person from either the council nursery in Innisfail or Tully. The limit is two trees per person. Numbers are limited. • Innisfail Council Nursery is located at corner of Sundown and Campbell Streets, Innisfail. • Tully Council Nursery – Council depot, Anderson St, Tully. For further information contact the Council on 1300 763 903 or email enquiries@ccrc.qld.gov.au

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Lack of Support ON Tuesday, July 27, 2021, the Council was pleased to receive a visit from Lachlan Millar, Member for Gregory, Assistant Minister to Leader of Opposition and the Opposition Leader, David Crisafulli. Council took the opportunity to raise many current concerns, including the lack of support for agricultural commodities as viable green energy sources or biofuture manufacturing and looming trade skill shortages. However, the main topic discussed was the current uncertainty surrounding the continuation of the Waste Levy Subsidy. Without the Waste Levy Subsidy, introduced by the State Government to afford relief to residents from the actual waste levy, every household receiving a wheelie bin rubbish service will see their annual waste charge rise by at least $75.00.

2021 Schools Competition DO you want to win your school a visit from JT? Entries for the 2021 Schools Competition are now open. Choose and complete a Get Ready activity with your classmates for your chance to win a visit to your school from rugby league legend Johnathan Thurston. Get Ready Queensland will randomly draw three winners from the competition entries, with the winners being announced in Get Ready Queensland Week, Sunday, October 10 to Saturday, October 16, 2021. How to enter: • Visit www.getready.qld.gov.au/ schools; • Read the teacher notes; • Choose and complete activity; and • Take a photo and submit. The competition closes at 11.59pm, on Wednesday, October 6, 2021. For further information, please visit Get Ready Queensland’s website Schools page or Get Ready Queensland’s Facebook page. 2021

Senior Social Summer 6’s SENIOR Social Summer 6’s Nominations are now open for Ingham Football Club’s Senior Social Summer 6 a side competition commencing Wednesday, September 8, 2021. Registration costs $70 per Representative Player or $100 per player. Team Nomination Forms are to be emailed to Inghamfc@outlook. com.au by Friday, August 20, 2021. To register as a player please visit www.playfootball.com.au. For further information, or to download a copy of the Nomination form please visit Ingham FC’s Facebook page.

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COMMUNITY As a result, smoke may be seen in the Silkwood and Kurrimine areas. The aim of this burn is to reduce the volume of forest fuels and to create a mosaic pattern of burnt and unburnt areas. This will help reduce the intensity of any subsequent wildfires and provide favourable conditions for natural forest regeneration. Smoke can decrease visibility on the roads, so it is important that motorists drive safely to the conditions. Persons with respiratory or other health problems should seek medical advice on mitigating the effects of smoke inhalation and should close windows and doors. Keep medications close by if suffering from a respiratory illness. For more information, please call the Innisfail office of the QPWS on 4241 8209.

Planned burns in Hull River National Park THE Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service (QPWS) will conduct planned burn operations within the Hull River National Park during August to October 2021, weather permitting, as part of the annual hazard reduction / conservation management program for parks and forests. As a result, smoke may be seen in the Lower Tully area. The aim of this burn is to reduce the volume of forest fuels and to create a mosaic pattern of burnt and unburnt areas. This will help reduce the intensity of any subsequent wildfires and provide favourable conditions for natural forest regeneration. Smoke can decrease visibility on the roads, so it is important that motorists drive safely to the conditions. Persons with respiratory or other health problems should seek medical advice on mitigating the effects of smoke inhalation and should close windows and doors. Keep medications close by if suffering from a respiratory illness. For more information, please call the Innisfail office of the QPWS on 4241 8209.

Planned burns in Mount Mackay and Hull River National Park THE Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service (QPWS) will conduct planned burn operations in the Mount Mackay and Hull River National Park from August to October 2021, weather permitting, as part of the annual

Friday, August 6, 2021 hazard reduction / conservation management program for parks and forests. As a result, smoke may be seen in the East Feluga and Carmoo areas, and along the Tully / Mission Beach Road. The aim of this burn is to reduce the volume of forest fuels and to create a mosaic pattern of burnt and unburnt areas. This will help reduce the intensity of any subsequent wildfires and provide favourable conditions for natural forest regeneration. Smoke can decrease visibility on the roads, so it is important that motorists drive safely to the conditions. Persons with respiratory or other health problems should seek medical advice on mitigating the effects of smoke inhalation and should close windows and doors. Keep medications close by if suffering from a respiratory illness. For more information, please call the Innisfail office of the QPWS on 4241 8209.

Mission Beach - El Arish Probus Club promotes fun, friendship, and fellowship in retirement MARIA GIRGENTI

THOUSANDS of retirees can confirm that the secret to maintaining a fulfilling lifestyle in retirement is to stay connected with like-minded people. For forty-five years, Probus Clubs around Australia have been organising social activities that offer retirees the opportunity for fun, friendship, and fellowship. Probus Clubs provide a good opportunity to meet with other retirees on a regular basis, listen to interesting speakers, as well as socialise and join in fun activities in the company of new friends. Probus is growing and there are now over 1,700 clubs in Australia and New Zealand, with more than 125,000 members. The Far North Queensland region comprises of Cairns Marlin Coast, Cairns West Ladies, Innisfail, Mission Beach - El-Arish, and Ingham Probus Clubs. As 2020 demonstrated, social contact and connections are so important in today’s world. Visitors and newcomers are always welcome to attend the activities of Mission Beach - El Arish Probus Club. Anyone interested in finding out more information on the Club and its activities, can contact the Secretary, Ian Lusted, on 0407 814 316.

THURSDAY, July 29, 2021, saw the Find your Future in Hinchinbrook Careers Expo held at TYTO Conference and Events Centre, which was well attended by the public, with over twenty-eight exhibitor stalls and 150 attendees. The community feedback received on Council’s social media has been extremely positive. The free event aimed to bring together employers, education and training providers, job seekers, and school leavers within the Hinchinbrook Shire, to enable individuals and businesses to connect in an informal and welcoming setting. To view the photo gallery from this event, please visit the Council’s website, Find your Future in Hinchinbrook 2021 page.

News in Brief Cassowary Coast Planned burns in Maria Creek National Park THE Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service (QPWS) will conduct planned burn operations within the Maria Creek National Park during August to October 2021, weather permitting, as part of the annual hazard reduction / conservation management program for parks and forests.

Councillor,Trudy Tschui, joined in the fun with Mission Beach-El Arish Probus Club members at a past monthly meeting.

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Tully QCWA’s Craft Ladies celebrate Christmas in July JILLIAN CABLE ON Thursday, July 29, seventeen ladies from the Craft Group of the Tully Branch of the QCWA gathered at their Hall in Plumb Street to celebrate Christmas in July. The ladies commenced the morning by making Christmas decorations, sorting out boxes of Christmas craft materials, and then decorating the craft area of the Hall. Once completed, they sat down to a beautifully presented and appetising home-made Christmas in July luncheon. Everyone embraced the Christmas spirit, and, with great hilarity, the ladies enjoyed each other’s company and their meal, and vowed to make this an annual event. Special thanks go to Tully QCWA’s Craft Convenor, Frances Maloy, who arranged the celebration, with the help of her team of craft ladies. The Tully Branch of the QCWA holds a craft morning in its hall at 5 Plumb Street every Thursday from 9.30am to 12noon. Visitors and prospective members are very welcome to attend. Please telephone the Craft Convenor, Frances Maloy, on 0412 071 418 should you A delicious array of desserts at Christmas in July. wish to receive any further information.

The Craft Group of the Tully Branch of the QCWA’s enjoy a Christmas in July Luncheon.

UN meat tax will close down Australia’s cattle industry and starve 80 million people, says Bob Katter KENNEDY MP, Bob Katter, says a carbon tax on meat, which has been proposed at a United Nations food summit, would shut down Australia’s cattle industry and starve 80 million people alone. The True Animal Price Protein Coalition proposed a meat tax of a €1 ($1.61) per kilo, at the summit in Rome last week of which Australia is a major sponsor, having contributed $63.9m.1 “Almost every single calf that is born in Australia is produced on land that can’t be used for any other purpose,” Mr Katter said. “I’m not talking about fattening country; I’m talking about breeding country where the cattle are bred. If you introduce that tax and wipe out the cattle industry, then there is 2.4 billion kilos of protein that will no longer be available (Australia on an average year turns off 8 million cattle for consumption, each with 300 kgs of consumable meat). The average family of five eats 150 kg of beef

a year,2 so you are going to starve 80 million people to satisfy your ideology. “There is no alternative feedstock that can provide such an enormously high protein regime. The staple diets in Indonesia, Europe, Japan, South Korea and South America is meat. You’ve got to eat a lot of rice to get the same protein content that beef provides.” Mr Katter said the other problem with the meat tax is that much of the Australian landscape will become a wasteland again and will not be used to produce anything. “The cattlemen are custodians of the land,” he said. “They love the land, that’s why they live there. It was wasteland, now it’s not - it’s producing food for the rest of the world. Take the cattlemen away and you’ll have what you have with national parks. National parks are feral pig farms, fire-starters and weed nurseries.” Mr Katter is calling on the Federal Government to assert sovereignty, and

to fight the UN proposal. “We are an independent country and we won’t be ruled by the rest of the world. The ‘do-gooders’ have never been ‘good-doers’,” he said. “Beef is our eighth biggest export item bringing in $10b a year for Australia.3

“The ‘bludgerigar’ class twitter, make a lot of noise, but at the end of the day they’ve got bird brains. The only jungle they’ve seen is concrete jungle. They’re pavement warriors. “The closure of the beef industry would be a disaster for our economy and the Australian landscape.”

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There is a sense of goodness Took him long enough, however, the ALP may have a chance next time if they distance themselves from sweeping The Bees knees through town MICK LOW

GOOD to see ALP opposition leader, Anthony Albanese, retracting the Shorten policies that lost the ALP the unlosable last federal election.

SARI HYYTINEN IT is heart-warming to observe people, who are committed to assisting others, out in force to help. Just this week I felt grateful towards Tully Rotary, as I regularly observe their kind-hearted members assisting to others. The same can be said for Hinchinbrook Rotary. It is a testament to our community that, with growing numbers of people in need, who seek the assurance that there are caring people within organisations who will care enough to provide it, such organisations with members who genuinely care, do, in fact, exist. When I watch an ‘old-school’ television series, it is always poignant to re-live those moments when someone brought food to their neighbour in a time of sickness or loss. I used to love catching up with friends and family for BBQs when I was a child, and everyone would bring a plate to share. No-one needed to be rich to be able to enjoy the company of friends and family. I feel as if I grew up in the best of times. The focus then was not what was ‘on trend,’ who had enough money to buy the ‘trendy’ item, but was, instead, on fellowship. It was wonderful living next to a quarry and a creek, where we had access to a sand hill down which we could ski. The creek provided mud in which to play and a spot for a swim. There was also a fabulous place to swim up the mountain side near my parents’ home and we often found our way up there. I do not feel as confident climbing up a creek now as I did back then, but I often wonder if I should try? Hmmm, that could be a disaster, but let’s wait and see!

BEEKEEPING is a very rewarding pursuit and is gaining in popularity. Almost every day, I have someone ask me how they can get a hive or how to get into beekeeping. There are a few different answers to this question, as becoming a beekeeper, or beek as beekeepers are often called, is as easy as buying a hive of bees, then hey presto you are a beek. A hive of bees on its own will usually look after itself most of the time but not all of the time. It will need maintenance and care. A certain amount of knowledge and equipment is necessary for this maintenance or, alternately, you can have an arrangement with a beekeeper to look after the hive for you for an arranged share of the honey from the said hive, but you do need to be sure he or she will do as they say they will. It is not unusual for me to get a call from someone asking if I can come and check on a hive of bees they bought a long time ago, with the promise that the beekeeper will manage it for them only to be never seen again. In my opinion, the best way to get into bee keeping is to start at the beginning with a nuke box, so called because it forms the nucleus of a hive. A nuke box is usually made from cor-flute, ‘election sign material,’ which is surprisingly hardy, and several of my nuke boxes have had multiple hives of bees through them over time.

Friday, August 6, 2021 the far-left radical Greens’ movement, who would see us all eating lettuce leaves and sprouts for the rest of our lives and corking up the rear end of our cattle industry. Win back the grass roots ALP stronghold with some good back-to-basics policy, spend a lot more time winning back their Qld vote, embrace coal and gas in the short term on the way to a renewables future, and, like the LNP did with Newman, never mention the Shorten name ever again. Albo needs to come out and present as a lot stronger leader and start campaigning now for the next election; in other words be Mr Albo Everywhere. You can do it Albo! I feel there is a perception in the community that the ALP is moving closer to the middle of politics, as is the LNP, and the point of difference is becoming very muddled and lost to grass roots voters on both sides Matt Dyason Innisfail The nuke box is almost always a five-frame box with a few thousand bees and, of course, must include a laying queen. It needs to be on a stand in the same place where you want the hive to be. Having a nuke allows the beginner beek to get used to bees and overcome that natural fear. If you take the plunge into beekeeping, you will, I am sure, spend lots of pleasurable time watching your bees leave the hive to forage, only to return bringing back pollen, nectar, sap, or whatever the hive needs at that time. The bees will live happily in the nuke for three weeks to three months or even longer, depending on the available food, and the bees themselves. When the number of bees has increased sufficiently, it will be time to transfer to an eight or ten frame box to become a real beehive. You will need, if you manage the hive yourself, a hive tool, a smoker, a bee brush, a brood box, and a honey super with frames and a veil for yourself. If you make an arrangement with the beek you bought the nuke from, all you will need to start is a place to put the bees then, at a later date, two boxes, a brood box and honey super plus frames; it depends on the arrangement you make. I recommend you have a veil so you can have a closer look at the bees if and when you wish to.

All you need to start your beekeeping hobby is the nuke, a stand to put it on, and a reliable beek to guide you from there. ‘There is the clue,’ a reliable beekeeper, who will help you become used to bees and help you learn, or alternatively, look after the hive for you and keep the majority of the honey for their help. Every person whom I have seen begin this journey has become enthusiastic and enthralled with the wonderful life of bees.

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Local Mumpreneur defying odds!

Amanda Griffiths was recently shortlisted for three categories in the QLD/NT Australian Mumpreneur Awards. FALLON ROOCKE AMANDA Griffiths is a woman of many talents with the words, ‘inspirational, determined, and resilient,’ coming to mind. However, our resident ‘Mandy Poppins’ has another trait to add to the long list, and that is ‘Mumpreneur’! Late last Friday afternoon, Amanda received an email to advise her that she has been shortlisted for three categories in the 2021 AusMumpreneur Awards. 1. QLD/NT - Overcoming the Odds 2. QLD/NT - The One to Watch 3. QLD/NT - The Women’s Business School Excellence Award The AusMumpreneur Awards recognise the best and brightest mothers in Australian business, acknowledging success in business and innovation. These awards are all about supporting mothers in business and provide a unique opportunity for women from

all over the Australia to come together to promote their business, connect with fellow mothers in business, and celebrate their business’ success. When asked what she loves most about being in business, Amanda said, “being a Mumpreneur is the ultimate job. I love the freedom of my working hours and still being able to look after and provide for my family. I love having the freedom and the ability to explore different opportunities as they arise, trial different innovative ideas, and push the boundaries without being scared to fail.” Amanda has been on an emotional rollercoaster over the past few years, enduring heartache, overwhelming pain, and numerous setbacks. She has had major surgery (right middle lobe lobectomy, which is the removal of the middle part of her lung), radiation, and chemotherapy for six weeks, and was then declared cancer free in December 2019. Six months later, her doctors discovered in a routine scan that the cancer had returned. They found numerous tumours in Amanda’s brain, and she endured further treatment, including full brain radiation. It was then that Amanda decided to close her business ‘Mandy Poppin’s the Bush Beautician’ to focus on her family and recovery. “My husband, Brett, and daughter, Daisy, have been my biggest support and motivation. They have been with me every step of the way. With their encouragement and support, I believe they have given me the strength to fight this disease and strive ahead. I’ve also received ongoing support from my parents, sister Diane, brother John, my close friends Julie and Jordana, my

amazing group of friends, relatives, and my community, who offer their support to me and my family,” Amanda said. Whilst battling cancer, Amanda, with her husband Brett, began developing a tropical fruit orchard on their farm, bringing their shared dream to life. “I’ve always been passionate about baking and cooking using local produce, promoting tourism in our region, showcasing other local producers in our district, and sharing my story about life in ‘our backyard’,” Amanda said. Amanda and Brett are in the early stages of production on the farm. They are currently selling produce locally but will be looking to send produce to markets soon. Amanda is always doing something on the farm, whether it be the marketing, picking produce, or the general maintenance, including the mowing and pruning of the crops. Amanda is an inspiration to all who meet her, having spoken at several events, sharing her story, her passion, and her heartache to all those who wish to hear it. Her hope is that by creating awareness and speaking openly about her experiences, she might be able to help someone else going through a rough stage. “Being nominated for these awards came as a surprise, but it gave me confidence and reassured me that by being determined and motivated my hard work is paying off,” Amanda said. “If anything, I want to encourage others that you can start all over again after trauma and tragedy in your life. In the past two years, I endured so much but when I reflect on what I have achieved over this time, I have surprised myself and those around me. I didn’t

Katter questions credibility of reported croc numbers in the north KENNEDY MP, Bob Katter, has slammed a Queensland Government report released late last week which claims the crocodile population has survived “near extinction” and has only grown by 2 percent annually, a figure Mr Katter dismisses as being an offence to the intellect of the people that live in crocodile country.

Australians raiding the nests, but later the crocodile hunters who were seen to be doing a great service.

“These people, they don’t have any intellectual respect, they shot that to pieces long ago,” Mr Katter said.

Mr Katter said many northern fishermen are telling him anecdotes that the gropers are all but gone as they’ve been eaten by the crocs.

“Their value systems are positively scary; they want all creatures protected except a species called Homo sapiens. “If you know crocs, then you know that an average crocodile lays around 55 eggs a year. But when you remove all the predators, those numbers are logically going to explode. “I’ve seen the late Eddie Holroyd, a proud First Australian, raid a crocodile nest and it was unbelievable to watch him take the 50 eggs, holding the mother at bay while he was doing it. “If you’re going to start fooling around with nature, you better know what you are doing. You removed all the predators because by far and away, the biggest predator was man – not only the First

“So now you’ve taken the predators out and you have unbalanced nature. What would be peculiar is if the numbers weren’t exploding, especially if the number of babies a crocodile can have each year is over 50. “

“There are the people who know the sea and the reef intimately up here, and they are saying the gropers ate the box jellyfish and Irukandji and so because the crocs have eaten all the gropers, the increase in those dangerous jellyfish has exploded as well.” Mr Katter said, “They keep quoting a figure that only eight people have been taken in 36 years. Well no, this relates to only eight people that were “seen” to be taken, but how many people have vanished in the last 40 - 50 years – I say well over 100. And whilst not all are attributed to crocodile attacks, a lot of them would be. “These people have nothing but

contempt for their science. They made the very bad mistake of publishing the report on dugong where they claimed in the public arena and got international publicity that the numbers had dropped in half on the Great Barrier Reef. But when you read the report properly, it said the lower reef numbers had dropped, but the upper reef numbers had doubled. They were flagrantly misrepresenting the figures. “So you don’t need to be Albert

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realise how resilient I truly was until I looked back on how much progress I had made. I received a grim prognosis and have had so many obstacles to overcome in the past two years, but I am defying the odds.” “Life is very different these days as I am still battling this disease but I’m very determined and motivated about achieving my dreams and goals in my life. I want to inspire others with how you can overcome tough times with the right kind of attitude.” The People’s Choice voting opens to the public on the 9th of August and ends on the 27th of August. Amanda will also be interviewed by a panel of judges. The awards night will then be held in November on the Sunshine Coast. We encourage our local community to rally around Amanda and vote for her. To do so, please visit www.ausmumpreneur. com

Amanda Griffiths with her daughter Daisy Einstein to figure out that if the average female crocodile can have more than 50 babies the numbers will grow and to tell me that there has been a 2 per cent growth in numbers is just insulting my intelligence on a massive scale. “I will ram it down the throats of the Lilypad Lefties and ringbarking rights, you will have respect for life or you will be condemned as evil. “They are happy to kill thousands of babies before they are born, they are now killing old people before they die – it’s just another manifestation of the lack of respect for human life and now it’s getting scary. “The contempt for human life is scaring the hell out of me. This is just pure evil.”

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JILLIAN CABLE ON Friday, July 30, the Tully, Silkwood, and Flying Fish Point Branches of the QCWA gathered at the Tully QCWA Hall to hold their Combined Annual General Meetings. The Chair of the AGMs was the Far North Division President, Meg Trimble, who travelled down from Cairns to attend. Each Branch elected their Office Bearers (i.e.: President, Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer, and International Officer) for the next twelve months.

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• They make and donate rugs and fiddle muffs to Nursing Homes

• They collect and assemble birthing kits for mothers in PNG

• They collect and assemble essentials’ packs for those who have fled Domestic

• They run regular craft groups for community members

New members are always welcome, so if you think you would like to take part in any QCWA activities, please contact your local Branch, or the website: www. qcwa.org.au

The elected Presidents are Pam Rowlins (Flying Fish Point Branch), Jean Rosendahl (Silkwood Branch), and Ellen Leech (Tully Branch). Since 1922, QCWA has seen women from all over Queensland coming together for many varied reasons, including meeting new people, making new friends, learning new skills, and getting involved in the community. In doing so, the QCWA strives to improve the lives of people living in regional and rural parts of Qld. Through the QCWA, there is always a way for women to join in activities and feel connected to others. During these busy times, it is harder to acquire new volunteers at the local level for organisations such as the QCWA, whilst, at the same time, the need for such community organisations is increasing. Please find below just a few examples of what the Tully, Silkwood, and Flying Fish Point branches of the

(Left to right), Some of the Attendees at the Combined QCWA AGMs included Joyce Lidden (Flying Fish Point Branch Member), Ellen Leech (Tully Branch President), Pam Rowlins (Flying Fish Point Branch President), Jeanette Bucklar (Silkwood Branch Treasurer), Jean Rosendahl (Silkwood Branch President), Agnes Tait (Silkwood Branch Secretary), Pam Garner (Flying Fish Point Secretary), Marina Murillo (Tully Branch International Officer), Melinda Cox (Flying Fish Point Secretary) and Meg Trimble (QCWA Far North Division President).

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Orchid Club

THE next Orchid Club meeting will take place on Saturday, August 7. Please meet at the Tully Railway Station at 10.00am, prior to travelling to 649 Evans Rd, Bramston Beach. Please take a chair, a cup if you do not like a paper cup, and a plate of food to share. The extensive Orchid houses will fill your time and Mr Charlie Robino will answer any questions that you may have. It promises to be a wonderful experience, with an orchid or two for avid growers to buy.

Tully Garden Club THE Tully Garden Club’s next meeting will be held on Saturday, August 14, 2021, at 1.30pm, in the garden of Pam and Ron French at 252 Old Tully Road, Tully. Please remember to being your own cup, chair, and a plate of goodies to share. There will be a plant swap following the meeting and a give-away table for cuttings and other things from your garden. The new Executive team of Michael, John, Judy, and Gabrielle are looking forward to seeing you there. Guests are most welcome.

Entries for 2021 tropical garden challenge are open THE Cassowary Coast Tropical Garden Challenge is on again and avid gardeners are encouraged to get in their nominations. Councillor and Community and Culture portfolio holder, Trudy Tschui, said gardens will be judged across twelve categories from home gardens through to school gardens. “Prize winners receive small cash prizes and medals for category entries and the champion garden receives a perpetual trophy.” “The Tropical Garden Challenge is aimed to celebrate gardening and encourage people to share their gardens, rather than be just a competition.” “Beautiful gardens and greenery enhance the presentation and liveability of our region.” “It’s no secret that gardening holds many benefits. There are many benefits for not only humans, but also for our wildlife, such as bees. Bees perform invaluable functions in ecosystems by pollinating flowers, which helps plants

reproduce.” “Join in the fun, share your inspirations, and gardening stories and be eligible to win a category prize, or the Champion Garden,” said Councillor Tschui. Entries close Tuesday, August 24. Judging will be carried out from August 31 to September 2, 2021; followed by an awards afternoon tea which will be held at Warrina Gardens in Innisfail, on a date to be advised.” The categories are home garden -residential, home garden - rural, new home garden under three years old, pensioner’s garden - residential, front garden, art in a garden, outdoor living area, kitchen garden – vegetable / herb / fruit, commercial garden, tourist accommodation, caravan park, and school garden. Entry forms are available from the Council Customer Service Centres in Innisfail and Tully, Libraries in Cardwell and Wongaling Beach or on the Council website www.cassowarycoast.qld.gov. au/tropical-garden-challenge-2021.

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Hundreds converge on the streets to relive memories of Innisfail in the 1970s MARIA GIRGENTI INNISFAIL’S CBD was bustling as hundreds of locals flocked to see an array of glistening vintage cars and bikes lining Edith Street, replicating a typical Saturday morning of the 1970s when the town was full of life and activity. The event, organised by Nev Scarlett and Max

Gary (Nip) Leeon owns the original Triumph Saint 1958 Tiger 110 motorcycle, which was a familiar sight around Innisfail in the 1970s.

Neal, provided an opportunity for locals and visitors to showcase many cars and motorcycles from the 1950s, 1960s, and 1970s, whilst supporting the town. There are many motoring enthusiasts who love buying and restoring old cars and bikes, so what better way for them to get the whole community involved than by sharing their passion and providing a positive experience. Lou Saro, who has owned his 1974 HJ Holden Panel Van for 45 years, with its original colour and 819,000 kms on the clock, said he parked it in the same place up the street as he did in the 1970s, opposite Wally the Wogs Café (now Famishes Café). Two other vehicles, which graced the streets of Innisfail in 1970s, were Susan Richardson’s 1970 HG Holden Premier and Darren Pollard’s 1975 HJ Premier Holden cars. Gary (Nip) Leeon owns the original Triumph motorcycle, which used to be parked for weeks at a time in the gutter opposite the QCWA Hall near the

A photo taken in 1977 of Lou Saro under the bonnet of his 1974 HJ Holden Panel Van.

Friday, August 6, 2021 Jubilee Bridge. Gary’s uncle, Claude Leeon would stop there and walk to Larsen’s Newsagent to collect the newspapers. When he returned, most of the time the bike would not start, so he would walk home. Claude would walk to the Milk Factory and later to Collins Cordials and each time he walked past it he would try and start the bike and when it did start, he rode it home. It was the original Innisfail Police Bike (Triumph Saint 1958 Tiger 110 650cc with slick shift). The bike was bought by Des Hensler and painted purple, who then sold it to Claude Leeon. Gary purchased it in pieces in 1975, which he finished putting together in 1979, and it became his work bike. The pipes, head, primary case, and seat are unoriginal. Local businesses Oliveri’s Continental Deli, Anita’s Gifts, Jagads Epicurean Emporium, and Bite Me Takeaway supported the event and welcomed a busy trade as members of the public relived what it was like in Innisfail during that era. After the morning event, many of the vintage cars and bikes then proceeded to the Currajah Hotel in Wangan.

Lou Saro with his 1974 HJ Holden Panel Van, which still has its original colour.

Keiran Caltabiano and Kyran Dineen with the 1976 HX Holden onetonner owned by Shaun Dineen for nine years.

Susan Richardson next to her 1970 HG Holden Premier car, and Darren Pollard with his 1975 HJ Premier Holden car.

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Roots plant trees to rehabilitate Mungalla Station wetlands

Festival goers, including young families, help with the tree-planting effort. TIFFANY PORTER ROOTBOUND Festival nature lovers spent the hot weekend mornings of their festival first planting and then watering a carefully selected range of native trees at Indigenous reserve, Mungalla Station, last weekend, July 31 to August 1. With the Rootbound festival ethos to “leave a place better than you found it,” along with its land-care foundations, the tree-planting activity was well attended, with over one hundred of the festivalgoers taking part in an effort to restore and rehabilitate Mungalla’s beautiful and nationally important wetlands.

At least four hundred trees were planted on Saturday in a specially sectioned-off and ecologically important wildlife corridor, with dozens more planted and watered on Sunday, in the regeneration effort. These efforts focussed on revegetating waterways in the riparian area to stabilise banks and water flows, reducing erosion and sediment in waterways and, ultimately, in the waters of the Great Barrier Reef. The species planted were either native to the region or very well suited to it, with the hope that they would spread seeds to naturally re-establish treed areas and included species that can support mahogany gliders. Maintenance from local support is still required while the plants get established, including making sure weeds and grasses do not overtake the plants, and livestock and other animals do not damage them. The effort was spear-headed by Jay Jackson, a young professional permaculture consultant, who met the organisers while volunteering in other festivals. Jay is especially interested in restoring riparian vegetation and waterways, ecosystem repair and revegetation, and creating food forests and indigenous forest gardens. Based around Far North QLD, he is available for consultation for festivals and corporate events whose organisers want to promote eco-consciousness, help improve an area where an event is held, and add value to any events held. As a thank you treat, Mungalla Station Elder, Jacob Cassady, led the volunteers on an exclusive tour, telling them a little about Mungalla’s wetlands regeneration efforts, the various challenges of managing the land, and maintaining the ecosystem, managing invasive species, and dealing with seasonal weather cycles. Twenty-one years ago, the area was returned to

Mungalla representative, Jacob Cassady, talks to volunteers about the wetlands.

A group of volunteers lounges in the wetlands while Nywaigi Elder, Jacob Cassady, gives a talk on managing the wetlands.

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the Nywaigi people, in a condition resulting from environmentally unfriendly farming practises that had seen the natural ecology become ripped apart. Local vegetation was removed in favour of grasses for cattle pasture, some of which are now “weeds of national significance.” Waterways were blocked up, destroying wetlands whose water quality are critical to the health of the Great Barrier Reef, being at the low end of the region and absorbing the runoff from all the farms, making the local vegetation healthy in the process. The wetland was a tidal wetland, and one year after removing a sea water wall, one wetland restored itself, but others need a solar pump to pump water from salty aquifers as their original natural tidal flow could not be restored. The saltwater stops the weeds from taking over, and as the wetlands have restored, they have become extremely biodiverse, allegedly boasting a greater variety of birdlife than Kakadu National Park! Birdwatching groups have marked Mungalla as a must-visit site and have found the rare wetland bird, the Painted Snipe, amongst other birds of note. Mungalla has recently been awarded a $60K grant to build a nursery, in an effort to continue the reforesting. It will be in the old cattle yard, right next to the Wildlife Corridor just replanted by the Rootbound Festival volunteers. They have also received a $100K grant to open the wetlands up to the public for four kilometres of walks. Although the wetlands seem lush, calm, and tame, they are home to many large crocodiles and some of the most venomous snakes in the world, so following site directions and avoiding signposted danger areas is important for safety. If you would like to help in the wetland regeneration effort, you can contact Mungalla at mungall@bigpond.com. If you would like to be in Rootbound’s ongoing landcare efforts, you can contact them at https://rootbound. com.au/contact. If you would like to book Jackson as a Permaculture Consultant, you can contact him at https://organicmotion.com.au/make-a-booking/.

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Rootbound Festival brings Hinchinbrook a message of consciousness and hope TIFFANY PORTER INGHAM’S population swelled by nearly twenty-five per cent last weekend, as over 1200 devotees gathered from Townsville to Cairns and beyond, for this year’s inaugural Rootbound Festival, held at Mungalla Station from July 30 to August 2. Rootbound Festival is a celebration and participation in music, art, education, and land care, and comes from the combining of two smaller, more localised festivals, Sprout, which focussed on land care, and Coalescence, which focussed on tree planting and will continue to have small, local, land care events focussed particularly around Mission Beach. Featuring a range of educational workshops, such as hydroponics, community gardens, and collecting and growing rainforest seeds, the festival made its eco-ethical focus front and centre, while entertaining the masses with its variety of other options… even hosting chill-out and hang-out tents. The festival catered to a reasonably broad range of musical tastes, with bands featuring a more reggae and chill lineup on Saturday and a more dance and techno line-up on Sunday, interspersed cleverly with a variety of fun acts from comedians to acrobats, to poets, in a quality and thoughtful programming schedule. Most artists were peace-

promoting, although some had a more activist bent. The event was surprisingly familyfriendly, with many young families with small children in tow, and a children’s entertainment area with activities in the day and family films at night. A popup art gallery sat in a naturally cool Geodesic dome tent featuring Ingham’s own Joanne Cassady, amongst other quality artists. Even stallholders were feeling the warmth, local market stalwart Colleen King saying “I feel the love here more than other places, many customers would ask how I am, and the organisers went out of their way to help when we had an electrical issue. You just wouldn’t get this level of care in other places.” The event has a “leave no trace” policy, with a fundamental desire to give more than it took, and, as such organised a major tree planting event to restore Mungalla’s wetlands. Rootbound’s three directors, Arron McDonald of Coalescence, and Jacob and Luke Macmillan of Sprout, combined forces to create a bigger event and impact. Aaron is a sustainability student at JCU and installs roof top solar in houses for work. His former partner in Coalescence had to bow out when his social work caseload became too large to stay involved in the festival, necessitating the merger. The festival

A multi-instrumentalist musician performs for the crowd. Photo by Aaron Kent.

Colourful volunteers performed a humorous workout routine in the Workshop Space.

was originally supposed to be held at Woodley Station, but there was too much red tape to get through in time, and former smaller festival host, Dudley Park, did not want to do events anymore. So, six weeks out, they had to find a lastminute venue, and in stepped Mungalla Station. That was not the last of their trials, though; border issues limited numbers and the festival could not afford to refund everybody from farther afield who gambled on the lock down, so they shut sales “five or six days out” and directed everybody to their resale platform. The Hinchinbrook Shire Council really stepped up to the plate for this festival. Normally councils can be very difficult to deal with for festival organisers, but Hinchinbrook welcomed the organisers with open arms and donated wheelie bins for the event. It even promoted the festival on its social media, advertising a special locals-only offer of $20 for a day pass for anyone in the 4850 postcode. The Hinchinbrook Chamber of Commerce also chipped in with its promotion efforts. One of the Council’s staff members even offered to bring down some fish from a weekend fishing expedition! The CEO reportedly said, “we want you to make your home here.“ McDonald joked “Now we've had the event, we'll see if they still want us!” The festival organisers plan to hold

Friday, August 6, 2021 the festival at Mungalla from now on. “We like it here,” McDonald said. “We want to make land care and environmental education accessible to the public, attracting them here by the music, and we love to work with Indigenous groups. We are big on social justice.” He went on to explain other social justice initiatives, such as giving quality female DJs opportunities in an otherwise boys-club industry. “Indigenous Elders already being here is a big tick for us, and they’ve already got wetland restoration here, so it’s not a big sell like it can be to a normal property, who may not understand its importance. You’ve already got the Social and environmental stuff here; other than the fact that you can't swim due to the crocodiles, the location is perfect.” “An added advantage is proximity. The graphic crew from Townsville has worked with them for about 5 years since Coalescence, and it is ideal to now be closer to them. They also have a big following in Cairns. The location helps knit the two communities together, uniting the two tropical QLD cities, and locations in-between. An added advantage in hosting it at Mungalla, is that there is much more room for growth.” For more information on Rootbound Festival, and to sign up and stay in touch with future events and volunteering opportunities, visit rootbound.com.au.

Festival guests listen attentively to a workshop on aquaculture.

The main stage featured a variety of performers during the festival.

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Mission Beach School Kids celebrate Cassowaries! THE school kids of Mission Beach are on a mission to alert road users to the possibility of a cassowary appearing around the bend, on a curve, or navigating a wide road. Their message is clear...slow down! We love our cassowaries, we want to protect them, and they deserve our respect. The kids at Mission Beach love living in the ‘Cassowary Capital’ of Australia. Growing up near their endangered living dinosaur is a privilege they do not take for granted They have been designing bright, colourful, artworks to be digitally enhanced by Artist and Festival Coordinator, Liz Gallie, to use as road signs to help raise awareness during the 2021 Community Cassowary Festival. From the earliest grades to Year Six, their passionate messages ring loud and clear; ‘slow down’ and ‘watch out’ when driving on roads through cassowary country. In acknowledgment of all their efforts to protect the environment and cassowaries, this year the Mission Beach State School kids won a Wet Tropics Management Authority Cassowary Award. That is not the only creative works in which they are involved. Both the Mission Beach State School, under

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The festival Steering Committee invites everyone to follow the kids lead and join in the fun, make a

Aleya, Ayla, Lila- Year 5. Photo by Carmen Pedroni

Koa, Shaun, Luke, Ella, Kelly- Year 4. Photo by Carmen Pedroni

Bhu- Year 3. Photo by Carmen Pedroni

Festival Coordinator, artist Liz Gallie. Photo by Carmen Pedroni

Rainforest School kids being tutored by Artist, Nina Dawson, are busy making cassowary costumes to wear in the ‘Drumming of the Cassowaries’ Grand Parade. The parade will be supported by the Tully High School Brass Band and led by well known entertainment identity Di Queen, specially invited from Cairns to lend her magic to the Festival.

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HE Wet Tropics has always had a lot to offer for a person who likes to travel and now the RealEstate market is seeing a significant increase of people wanting to buy in rural areas. COVID has shown the modern working market that they do not need to go to work in an office, as there is

as much access to clients in the global market when you are able to work from home. Zoom and Google meetings have become common place ways to conduct business. For some people, the need to go to an office and separate their personal life from their

CONTROLLED SOCIAL DISTANCING VIEWING TUESDAY 10 AUGUST 9AM - 6PM AT 401 SHERIDAN STREET, CAIRNS NORTH PLEASE NOTE: NO AUCTION DAY SITE ACCESS, LIVE ONLINE ONLY Visit our Website to Create Your Account for Online Bidding & subscribe for our Flyer & Catalogue - www.quaidauctioneers.com.au Note: A 15% Buyers Premium will be added to the knockdown price of each lot sold. This is a (GST Incl.) Sale

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401 Sheridan Street, Cairns North - Phone 4051 3300 HIGHSET QUEENSLANDER

SOLID FIRST HOME OR INVESTMENT

land area 1012 sqm

• Front and rear patios. • 4 Air conditioned bedrooms. • Large undercover area. • Large double roller door shed. $232,000 List #1355 http://aarealty.net/property/1355/

Contact Kylie on 0428 944 563

Contact Louise on 0448 751 963

GREAT LOCATION

Contact Kylie on 0428 944 563

WEDNESDAY 11 AUGUST

3 2 1 land area 1007 sqm • Highset home with 3 bedrooms, 2 with built-ins. • Air conditioning in 3 bedrooms and living room. • Shed in back yard with power. • Plenty of room downstairs for entertaining. $209,000 - List #1383 http://aarealty.net/rural/1320/

• Three bedrooms highset home • Entertainment area under house • 1,012sqm yard with vehicle access to back yard. • 700m walk to CBD • Great as a family home or investment property. $265,000 - List #1352 http://aarealty.net/property/1352/

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3 BEDROOM HOUSE WITH SHED - SILKWOOD

land area 1012 sqm

What type of person are you?

On instructions from Govt Depts, Administrators, QLD Police & Private Vendors

OPEN FOR INSPECTION – This Sunday, 8th August, 2021, 10.00 – 11 a.m., or by appointment.

social life is important. To others, working from home gives them the flexibility to be able to achieve more, as they no longer need to factor travel time into their day.

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Further details & photos :reitano.com.au ID 1402904

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* Beautiful beach residence - views to parklands & mountains * Block construction home with colorbond roof * Modern timber kitchen with dishwasher * Kitchen, dining room & lounge have pol. timber floors * Main bedroom has split system airconditioning * Dual entry bathroom & walk in robe located off main bedroom * 2 decks - one from lounge & one from main bedroom look out over the respective views * Extra living area downstairs with 2nd & 3rd built in & airconditioned bedrooms * Extra lounge area, bathroom & separate toilet * 2 car garage * Established trees & gardens with automated sprinkler & bore * Short drive from Meunga Creek Boat Ramp * Don't miss this opportunity!

ACREAGE RETREAT WITH ROOM TO GROW

land area 1012 sqm

This highset Queenslander features three bedrooms, office, sunroom, modern kitchen complete with ceramic cooktop, wall oven and dishwasher. Underneath has room for storage and two small vehicles. Located on a 1,012 sqm corner allotment. Fully fenced. .Approximately 8.5 km to Etty Bay and approximately 9km to the Mourilyan Harbour Boat ramp. $249,000. http://aarealty.net/property/1361/ Contact Fran on 0401 191 258

70 Edith Street, INNISFAIL PHONE: 4061 1466 EMAIL: aarealty@aarealty.net www.aarealty.net

land area 10,000 sqm

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Wide covered patio on three sides. Recently renovated kitchen. Large equipment shed with annexed area + shower/ toilet plumbed. • Landscaped gardens and lawn, includes bore. $450,000 List #1357 http://aarealty.net/property/1357/ Contact Louise on 0448 751 963

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Times CLASSIFIEDS WET TROPIC

SALES NOTICES

WANTED TO BUY

Looking for Garage Sale a local job? John Deere Sat 7th 7am - 12pm Ride-On Mowers Find it in the 292 Bulgun Rd Any Condition Instant Pickup – Cash Paid Wet Tropic Times Tools, Fishing 0408 465 162 CLASSIFIEDS Gear, Furniture, PUBLIC NOTICE

INGHAM LOCAL AMBULANCE COMMITTEE

Crab Cooker & Heaps More

Would the gent in the ute that backed into my car in the carpark alongside Cignall Newspaper, Edith St, Innisfail, please call Janet on 0447038345.

Annual General Meeting

The Annual General Meeting of this committee will be held at Ingham Local Ambulance Station, Victoria Mill Road, Ingham on Monday 16th August, at 7.30 p.m.

Biennial General Meeting

The Biennial General Meeting will be held immediately after the close of the AGM. The purpose of the BGM is to elect eligible new members to the Local Ambulance Committee. Local Ambulance Committees act as a voice for their community, providing valuable feedback on ambulance service delivery. All eligible persons are encouraged to attend. For further information contact the secretary Mrs P Fuller – 0407599796.

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FUNERAL DIRECTORS

ONLINE AUCTION

WEDNESDAY 11 AUGUST

On instructions from Govt Depts, Administrators, QLD Police & Private Vendors

LIVE ONLINE AUCTION - 9AM START GENERAL GOODS & CHATTELS

TOYOTA 1.8T FORKLIFT, VEHICLES, GARDEN MAINTENANCE & INDUSTRIAL TOOLS, COMMERCIAL S/S BENCHES, GOPRO HERO 3 & 4, COMPUTERS, LAPTOPS, BICYCLES, HOUSEHOLD & OFFICE FURNITURE, ELECTRIC RECLINER LOUNGE, FINAL CONSIGNMENT OF WEDDING DRESSES & BALL GOWNS CONTROLLED SOCIAL DISTANCING VIEWING TUESDAY 10 AUGUST 9AM - 6PM AT 401 SHERIDAN STREET, CAIRNS NORTH PLEASE NOTE: NO AUCTION DAY SITE ACCESS, LIVE ONLINE ONLY Visit our Website to Create Your Account for Online Bidding & subscribe for our Flyer & Catalogue - www.quaidauctioneers.com.au Note: A 15% Buyers Premium will be added to the knockdown price of each lot sold. This is a (GST Incl.) Sale

AU C T I O N E E R S & VA LU E R S

401 Sheridan Street, Cairns North - Phone 4051 3300

For Sale

Funeral Home – Chapel & Crematorium Bronze Plaques – Funeral Bonds 18 Scullen Avenue Innisfail (07) 4061 6806 66 Butler Street, Tully (07) 4068 1188 Members of the Australian Funeral Directors Assoc.

Servicing the Cassowary Coast for Three Generations

Suzuki OzArk Quad Runner with spray tank 1100hrs

$2800 ONO Ph 0417780885

We Support Local Business. Give us a call and see how we can help yours. Phone:

074068 0088

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Church times across the region AOG / ACC / Churhes of christ

POSITIONS VACANT

Tully Family Church, 9am, Sun, 2 Watkins St, Tully Cardwell AOG, 9:30am Sun, Shire Hall, Cardwell Mission Beach Family Church,

Disability Support Worker Would you like to support Eli, a young local man with Down syndrome, to attend work and access the community? A casual position has become available for 8 hours each week – Monday 09:00 – 01:00 and Thursday 09:00 – 01:00. The successful applicant would support Eli on his mail run and while working at the local hotel. Requirements: • Experience or exposure to people with a disability is desirable • Criminal History Screen (or willing to obtain) • First Aid and CPR (or willing to obtain) • Car and open drivers’ licence • Must be reliable and punctual You will be directly employed by the family with the option of working as a PAYG employee or contractor (ABN is required if contractor). Please email a copy of your resume to Linda lilypily4@bigpond.com

Cleaner (Casual Role) Approx. 7 hours per week

This position is located at Mackays Head Office, Tully. Days of work: Tues Afternoon, Thurs Afternoon, Sat Morning Hours and days can vary. Please send all applications to: recruitment@mackays.com.au Applications close Tuesday 10th August 2021. Friday 13th

ADVERTISE IN

Times Contact one of our friendly advertising Reps Phone:

074068 0088

Baptist Family Centre Innisfail,

11am, Sun, Bruce Highway, Cardwell

9:30am, Sun, 12 Tierney St, Innisfail Estate

Sugar Reef Baptist Church,

6:30pm, Sun, Ladies Church Tully Baptist Church, 10am, Sun, 6 Plumb Street, Tully

Times Looking for a local job?

SHOP LOCAL

Baptist Independent, 11am, Sun, 77 Halifax Rd, Ingham

Non-denominational 10am, Sun, 191-193 Mourilyan Rd, South Innisfail

Uniting Churches Cassowary Coast Uniting Churchs: Innisfail, 10.30am, Sun, 8 Scullen Ave, Mighell, Innisfail Mission Beach, 8am, Sun, 2224 Tully-Mission Beach Rd, Mission Beach,

Beach, Tully Tongan Uniting, 5pm, Sun, 6a Mcquillan st, Tully, Ingham District Uniting Churches: Ingham, 10am, Sun 16 Herbert St, Ingham Halifax, 8am, Sun 12 Anderssen St, Halifax Blue Haven Lodge, Ingham, 11am (2nd & 4th Tues) Road, Bamboo Creek

Seventh Day Adventist Innisfail,

Tully Seventh Day Adventist Church,

10:30am, Sat ,Bible Study, 11am, Sat, 114 Lawrence

Sat 9:30am Sabbath School, Sat 11am, 1 Edward St, Tully

Lutheran

St Marks Lutheran Church, 9am, Sun, 34 Townsville Road, Ingham

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SUGAR CANE FARM HAND – FIXED TERM The Company is seeking to employ a person to assist with farm operations fixed term up to 23 December 2021. Required qualities include good work ethics, initiative, farm experience, capable of working with limited supervision, ability to work as part of a team, unsupervised and be able follow instructions. Experience in operation in oversize tractors and implements and chemical and fertilizer application and calibrations would be an advantage. The successful applicant will be employed on a single hourly contract. Applicants must be willing to participate in the fitness for duty testing which involves drug and alcohol urine screening. Tully Sugar is a non smoking worksite including our farm operations. Wage level paid will depend on skills held and will be discussed with suitably qualified applicants.

9:30am, S, “The Knightclub” 38 Herbert St, Ingham

Empower Church Innisfail,

Seventh Day Adventist

WET TROPIC

9am Fri, 3rd Fri of month, 40 Jamieson St, Cardwell Cardwell Baptist Church,

3pm, 1st Sun of month, Kurrimine Beach Chapel (beside the motel), 5/9 Hawthorne Dr, Kurrimine

REAL ESTATE GUIDE

Churches of Christ Care Rockingham Home Aged Care Service,

Baptist Churches

Kurrimine Beach,

WET TROPIC

6pm, Sun, Unit 3, 2-4 Stephens Street, Mission Beach Life Church, 10am, Sun, 28-32 Townsville Road, Ingham

Applicants must have permanent Australian residency. The position will close on Friday 13 August 2021. Applications should be addressed to: Training and Recruitment Coordinator Tully Sugar Limited PO Box 441 TULLY QLD 4854 or e-mail to: abarrie@tsl.com.au Enquiries regarding responsibilities and tasks can be made to the Farm Manager, Mr Sean Hodgson Mob 0417 758 292.

Anglican Churches St Albans Anglican

We Support Local Business. Give us a call and see how we can help yours.

Phone:

4068 0088

St John Anglican Church, 3pm, 3rd Sun of month, Motel

Church,

Chapel, Kurrimine Beach

9am, Sun, 83 Rankin Street,

Holy Trinity Anglican

Innisfail

Church

St John Anglican Church,

Holy Trinity (Ingham),

5pm, Sat, 2 Black Street, Tully

9:30am, Sun, 37 McIlwraith

John Oliver Feetham

Street,Ingham

Pioneer Memorial

All Souls,

9am, Sun, 45 Bruce Highway,

7:30am, Sun, 10 Four Mile

Cardwell

Road, Victoria Estate

Catholic Diocese

month, 12 Webb Rd, Wongaling Beach

7am, Sun, 15 Church St, Babinda

St Clare’s,

St Rita’s Babinda,

Mother of Good Counsel, 6:30pm Sat Vigil, 9am, Sun, 90 Rankin St, Innisfail Our Lady of Fatima, 10am, Sun, 32 Glasgow Street, El Arish, St John the Evangelist, 6pm, Sat, 4 Harold Street, Silkwood, St Rita’s South Johnstone, 7am, 1st, 3rd & 5th/month, 5 Green Street, South Johnstone Christ the King, 7am, 2nd & 4th/month, 10 Harbour Road, Mourilyan Holy Spirit, Mission Beach 7am Sun, 8am 3rd Thurs/

7:30am Wed & Thurs, 8am Fri (no Mass 3rd Wed, Thur or Fri) 13 Mars St, Tully Our Lady Star of the Sea, 8:30am, 1st Sun/month, 5pm Sun (except 1st Sunday), 121 Victoria St, Cardwell Ingham Region Catholic Parishes: St Patrick’s, 8:30am, Sunday, 18 Abbott Street, Ingham St Peter’s, 7am, Sunday, 10 Scott Street, Halifax, Canossa Chapel, 10am, Sunday, St Teresa’s College / 3819 Abergowrie Rd St Teresa’s, Trebonne, 10am

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BUSINESS DIRECTORY

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TRADES & SERVICES

INSTALLING AND CLEANING

Registered Acupuncturist AIRCONDITIONING

Private Health Fund Rebates Traditional & Laser Acupuncture Cupping Therapy Holistic Treatments, Healing & Pain Relief

Tully: Tuesday and Saturday Innisfail: Wednesday and Friday

0474 531 775

•Michael Electrical Contractor Licence: 82279 • Arctick Dean 0400 029 488Licence: L045699 • RTA Number: AU45324

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KIT ONLY OR COMPLETE Cassowary Coast Sheds BUILDS COMPLETE BUILDS

59514 Bruce Highway, TULLY

PHONE - (07) 4068 1411

WeONLY are LOCAL KIT OR and we put back into our LOCAL COMMUNITY! COMPLETE BUILDS

Weather conditions are BRUTAL! Cassowary Coast Weather conditions are Sheds BRUTAL! Cassowary Coast understand that.

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BUILDERS

www.purkonconstructions.com.au andrew@purkonconstructions.com.au

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TROPICAL WOODCRAFTS TULLY

www.purkonconstructions.com.au Mike Priestley Mob: ANDREW PURKISS andrew@purkonconstructions.com.au

Cabinetmaker ANDREW PURKISS 0410577944

0419 711 946 1 Watkins Street, Tully Office: 4068 8099

Tuesday 8am - 12pm BUILDER/OPERATOR tropwd60@bigpond.net.au Thursday 9am - 6pm

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Specialising in Kitchens, Shops & Office Fitouts FAMILY CHIROPRACTOR VanitiesTully: & Robes 4068 2225

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QBBC Lic No: 042363 ABN: 20 918 868 764

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Contact Trevor and Brenton Edwards 0427 665 571 or 0428 842 151

DENTISTS

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QBCC: 1140513 Renovations Maintenance PHONE: Splanlift Sheds New Homes

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INNISFAIL 4061 2225 Monday - Friday

B. App Sci (Human Movement and Health Studies) B. Hlth Sci (Chiropractic) M. Clinical Chiropractic

TULLY 4068 2225 Tuesday and Thursday

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11 Watkins Street, Tully OPEN 58 Ernest St, Innisfail NOW

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109 Cartwright Steet, INGHAM  PHONE: 4776 5007 s now open at GMR in Street Innisfail. MASSAGE

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After Hours 0418 739 979

PAINTING

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PH: (07) 4776 2733 | Mon, Tues, Thurs, Fri: 8.30am -5.30pm Wednesday: 8.45am - 5.30pm | Saturday: 8.30am - 12.30pm Sunday: as per Local Hours Roster

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TRAINING

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COMMUNITY 20 | Tully & District Show Results 2021 Wet Tropic Times

Domestic, Horticulture, Orchids

Section 8: Domestic Class 1. Pumpkin Scones: 1st: Andrea Cairns. 2. Scones, homemade, half dozen: 1st: Avi Solien; 2nd: Shantel Weare. 3. Sponge Cake: 1st: Kirsten Smith; 2nd: Shane Greenwood. 4. Carrot Cake: 1st: Andrea Cairns; 2nd: Kirsten Smith. 5. Chocolate Cake: 1st: Leonie Day; 2nd: Andrea Cairns. 6. Madeira Cake: 1st: Kirsten Smith. 7. Orange Cake: 1st: Andrea Cairns; 2nd: Shelly Richens. 8. Date Roll: 1st: Andrea Cairns. 9. Pumpkin Fruit Cake: 1st: Kirsten Smith; 2nd: Andrea Cairns. 10. Tea Cake: 1st: Andrea Cairns; 2nd: Kirsten Smith. 11. One Plate (4 pieces) slice any variety: 1st: Shirley Jones. 12. Banana Cake: 1st: Pamela Peel; 2nd: Andrea Cairns. 13. Patty Cakes (one plate): 1st: Shirley Jones; 2nd: Shantel Weare. 14. Mixed Biscuits – plate: 1st: Leonie Davy. 16. Rich Fruit Cake, not less than 1lb: 1st: Kirsten Smith; 2nd: Leonie Davy. 17. Boiled Fruit Cake, not less than 1lb: 1st: Shirley Jones; 2nd: Kirsten Smith. 18. Cake (any type) baked by a male person: 1st: Alexander Greenwood; 2nd: Shane Greenwood. 19. Any item by person with a disability. Open: 1st: Gretta Berge; 2nd: Gretta Berge.

French.

White or Cream: 1st: Carmel Jones.

13. Anthurium, any colour, small: 1st: L.G. Crema; 2nd: Carmel Jones.

54. Collections/Containers, Collection Pink or Red: 1st: Carmel Jones; 2nd: Stewards.

14. Anthurium, any colour, large: 1ST: Serena Vecchio; 2nd: Margaret Steele. 15. Bromeliad, 1 bloom: 1st: Lionel Marshall; 2nd: Anne Pacey. 16. Heliconia, small, 1 cut: 1st: D. and L. Campagnolo; 2nd: Tracey Calgaris. 17. Heliconia, large, 1 cut: 1st: Sugar Research Aust.; 2nd: Sugar Research Aust. 18. Ginger, 1 cut: 1st: Lionel Marshall; 2nd: Lyn Davis. 19. Lily, 1 cut: 1st: Lionel Marshall; 2nd: Carmel Jones. 20. Any other cut flower, 1 cut or bloom: 1st: Lionell Marshall; 2nd: Carmel Jones. Class B 21. Annuals, Aster, 3 cuts: 1st: Lionel Marshall; 2nd: Lionel Marshall. 22. Annuals, Pansy, 3 blooms: 1st: Lionel Marshall; 2nd: Lionel Marshall. 23. Annuals, Nasturtium, 3 blooms: 1st: Lionel Marshall; 2nd: Lionel Marshall.

55. Collections/Containers, Collection Yellow or Orange: 1st: Carmel Jones; 2nd: Stewards. Class F 56. Foliage, Single Leaf, 1: 1st: Jean Messina; 2nd: July McLaren. 57. Foliage, Cordyline Leaf, 1: 1st: Jean Messina; 2nd: Jean Messina. 58. Foliage, Cordyline Leaves, 3: 1st: Sugar Research Aust.; 2nd: Tracy Calgaris. 59. Foliage, 5 or more mixed leaves: 1st: Carmel Jones; 2nd: Aileen Cross. 60. Foliage, 5 or more mixed Coleus: 1st: Carmel Jones; 2nd: Carmel Jones. 61. Foliage, 5 or more mixed Crotons: 1st: Tracy Calgaris; 2nd: Carmel Jones. 62. Foliage, 5 or more mixed foliage: 1st: Carmel Jones; 2nd: Sugar Research Aust. Class G

24. Annuals, Petunia, single, 3 blooms: 1st: Aileen Cross; 2nd: Diane Miller.

63. Pot Plants, Fern or Fern ally, pot or basket: 1st: Lionel Marshall; 2nd: Serena Vecchio.

25. Annuals, Petunia, double, 3 blooms: 1st: Diane Miller.

64. Pot Plants, Bromeliad, 1 pot: 1st: Jean Messina; 2nd: Gail Taifalos.

27. Annuals, Marigold, medium, 3 blooms: 1st: Lionel Marshall; 2nd: Carmel Jones.

65. Pot Plants, Cacti or succulent, 1 container: 1st: Tracy Calgaris; 2nd: Gail Taifalos.

28. Annuals, Marigold, small, 3 blooms: 1st: Jean Messina; 2nd: Lionel Marshall.

66. Pot Plants, Foliage, 1 pot: 1st: Tracy Calgaris; 2nd: Jean Messina.

29. Annuals, Snapdragon, 3 spikes: 1st: Lionel Marshall.

67. Pot Plants, non-flowering plant in a hanging pot or basket: 1st: Lionel Marshall; 2nd: Coral Raub.

30. Annuals, Dianthus, 3 cuts: 1st: Lionel Marshall; 2nd: Lionel Marshall. 31. Annuals, any other annual, 3 cuts: 1st: L. and W. Tomasin; 2nd: Lionel Marshall.

68. Pot Plants, Pot or Basket, flowering plant: 1st: Lionel Marshall; 2nd: Anne Pacey.

Section 11: Floral Art Class 1. Open, Gifts from the Sea – dried arrangement: 1st: Lynne Miller; 2nd: Fay Silvester; 3rd: Michelle Nash. 2. Open, Beauty on Budget – interpretative fresh: 1st: Fay Silvester; 2nd: Fay Silvester; 3rd: Fay Silvester. 3. Open, Tropical Delight – fresh material: 1st: Michelle Nash; 2nd: Michelle Nash; 3rd: Fay Silvester. 4. Open, Opening Night – artificial material: 1st: Fay Silvester; 2nd: Michelle Nash; 3rd: Joan Mercer. 5. Novice, High Tea: 1st: Janelle Oats; 2nd: Amali Renfrey; 3rd: Margaret Xiberras. 6. Novice, Beach Treasurers:1st: Kiahn Silvester; 2nd: Joan Mercer; 3rd: Carolin Schoh. 7. Junior, Two’s Catherine Oats.

Company:

2nd:

8. Junior, All that Glitters: 1st: Catherine Oats; 2nd: Layla Morton; 3rd: Charli Roberts. Highest Aggregate Silvester.

Points:

Fay

Section 12: Fashions on the Paddock Class 1. Junior, 16 years and under: 1st: Charlayla Palmer; 2nd: Jia Morton; 3rd: Kaiden Roberts. 2. Open, over 16 years: 1st: Layla Morton; 2nd: Romayne Weare; 3rd: Claire – High School. 3. Group: 1st: Bananas In PJS; 2nd: Spring Blossoms; 3rd: Water Story. 4. Non-Profit Organisation: 1st: MB Outriggers. Senior Category Winner: Crayons.

69. Pot Plants, African Violet in flower: 1st: Lionel Marshall; 2nd: Gail Taifalos.

Junior Category Winner: Jia Morton.

33. Shrubs/Vines, Native, 1 cut: 1st: Coral Raub; 2nd: Coral Raub.

70. Pot Plants, Planter of mixed plants, 3 or more: 1st: Serena Vecchio; 2nd: Coral Raub.

Senior Age Groups: Garden Girls.

34. Shrubs/Vines, Pentas, 1 cut: 1st Pam French; 2nd: Judy McLaren.

71. Pot of Anthurium in bloom: 1st: Tracy Caligaris.

35. Shrubs/Vines, Beleperone, 1 cut: 1st: Serena Vecchio; 2nd: Pam French.

72. Pot Plants, any other plant: 1st: Gail Taifalos; 2nd: Gail Taifalos.

42. Preserves – Chutney, any other: 1st: Leonie Davy; 2nd: Andrea Cairns.

36. Shrubs/Vines, Hibiscus, single, 1 bloom: Carmen Tarditi; 2nd: Carmel Jones.

Most points in Sections A-F: Carmel Jones.

45. School Section – Iced Small Cakes (4 per plate): 1st: Chloe Johnston; 2nd: Charlie Gee; 3rd: Eleanor Serra.

37. Shrubs/Vines, Hibiscus, double, 1 bloom: 1st: Lionel Marshall; 2nd: Carmel Jones.

Most points Overall Section: Lionel Marshall.

46. School Section – Plate of Pikelets: 1st: Charlotte Greenwood; 2nd: Ella East.

38. Shrubs/Vines, Azalea, 1 cut: 1st: Carmel Jones; 2nd: Carmel Jones.

Margaret Rawnsley Trophy for most points: Andrea Cairns. 30. Preserves – Rosella Jam: 1st: Jill Brighton. 33. Preserves – Jam, any variety not mentioned: 1st: Jill Brighton. 37. Preserves – Marmalade, Cumquat: 1st: Jill Brighton.

47. School Section – Any Cake: 1st: Lucas Greenwood; 2nd: Georgie East; 3rd: Eleanor Serra. Section 9: Horticulture Class A 1. Cut Flowers – Rose, Red, 1 bloom: 1st: Lionel Marshall; 2nd: L.G. Crema. 2. Cut Flowers – Rose, Pink, 1 bloom: 1st: Lionel Marshall; 2nd: Lionel Marshall. 3. Rose, any other colour, 1 bloom: 1st: L.G. Crema; 2nd: Lionel Marshall. 4. Rose, spray or cluster, 1 cut: 1st: L. and W. Tomasin; 2nd: Carmel Jones. 5. Gerbera, single, any colour, 1 bloom: 1st: Tully Mill; 2nd: Lionel Marshall. 6. Gerbera, double, pink, 1 bloom: 1st: Margaret Xiberras; 2nd: Elsa Ceccato. 7. Gerbera, double, red, 1 bloom: 1st: Tully Mill; 2nd: Lionel Marshall. 8. Gerbera, double, any other colour, 1 bloom: 1st: Lionel Marshall; 2nd: Lionel Marshall. 9. Gerbera, any other breed/hybrid, 1 bloom: 1st: Lionel Marshall; 2nd: Lionel Marshall. 10. Gladioli, any colour, 1 Stem: 1st: Tracey Calgaris; 2nd: Tracey Calgaris. 11. Dahlia, small, under 65cm, any colour, 1 bloom: 1st: Tacey Calgaris; 2nd: Serena Vecchio. 12. Dahlia, large, 65cm and over, any colour, 1 bloom: L.G. Crema; 2nd: Pam

32. Shrubs/Vines, Grevillea, 1 cut: 1st: Jean Messina; 2nd: Betty Ryan.

39. Shrubs/Vines, Cacti or Succulent, 1 cut: 1st: Tracy Calgaris; 2nd: Carmel Jones. 40. Shrubs/Vines, any other flowering shrub, 1 cut or bloom: 1st: L. and G. Crema; 2nd: Don Steele. 41. Shrubs/Vines, any flowering vine, 1 cut: 1st: Tracy Calgaris; 2nd: Carmel Jones.

Most points Pot Plants: Lionel Marshall.

Maria Silvestro Memorial Flowering Pot Plant of Show: Tracy Caligaris. Champion Dahlia: L. and G. Crema. Champion Cut Flower of Show: Tracy Caligaris. Champion Pot Plant: Tracy Caligaris. Champion of Show: Carmen Tarditi.

Section 10: Orchids Class

Class D

1. Cattleya Exhibition: 1st: Goldsmith; 2nd: Anne Pacey.

42. Orchids, Golden, 1 spike: 1st: Tracy Calgaris; 2nd: Pam Galeano.

2. Cattleya Novelty: 1st: Lionel Marshell; 2nd: Ray Petrie.

43. Orchids, Spider, 1st: Tracy Calgaris; 2nd: Pam Galeano.

3. Dendrobium: 1st: Tony Schoisengeier; 2nd: Locky Marshall.

45. Orchids, Crucifix Orchid, 1 bloom: 1st: Tracy Calgaris; 2nd: Tracy Calgaris.

4. Native / Native Hybrid: 1st: Tony Schoisengeier; 2nd: Locky Marshall.

46. Orchids, any other orchid, 1 cut or bloom: 1st: Tracy Calgaris; 2nd: Gail Taifalos.

5. Oncidium Family: 1st: Lily Fenella; 2nd: Locky Marshall.

Class E 47. Collections/Containers, Roses, any colours: 1st: Carmel Jones. 48. Collections/Containers, Gerberas, any colours: 1st: Tully Mill; 2nd: Tully Mill. 49. Collections/Containers, Gladioli, any colours: 1st: Tracy Calgaris. 50. Collections/Containers, Pentas, any colours: 1st: Serena Vecchio; 2nd: Tully Bowls Club. 52. Collections/Containers, Collection mixed flowers: 1st: tracy Calgaris; 2nd: Stewards. 53. Collections/Containers, Collection

Vicky

6. Phalaenopsis: 1st: Anne Pacey; 2nd: Tony Schoisengeier. 7. Slipper: 1st: Ray Petrie. 8. Species: 1st: Ray Petrie; 2nd: Ray Petrie. 9. Vanda Family: 1st: Ray Petrie; 2nd: Ray Petrie. 10. Any other Orchid: 1st: Ray Petrie; 2nd: Michelle Pike. Champion of Show: Anne Pacey. Reserve Champion of Show: Ray Petrie. Local Shire Champion: Anne Pacey.

Junior Age Groups: McGowan Girls. Section 20: Poultry L. Scullen: 1 x First; 1 x Second; 2 x $5 Awards. G. Wyer: 23 x Firsts; 10 x Seconds; 6 x $5 Awards; 1 x $10 Award. Isabelle Dunn: 2 x Firsts, 1 x $5 Award; 1 x $10 Award. T. Shonehouse: 8 x Firsts; 2 x Seconds; 6 x $5 Awards; 2 x $10 Awards; 1 x $15 Award; 1 x $25 Award. S. Cameron: 2 x Firsts; 2 x Seconds. T. Cameron: 2 x Firsts; 2 x Seconds; 1 x $5 Award. J. Dickinson: 4 x Firsts; 4 x Seconds; 4 x $5 Awards; 3 x $10 Awards. A. Flach: 2 x Firsts; 1 x Second. A. Hepburn: 5 x Firsts; 1 x Second; 1 x $5 Award; 2 x $10 Awards; 1 x $15 Award. W. Quantock: 17 x Firsts; 3 x Seconds; 10 x $5 Awards; 5 x $10 Awards; 4 x $15 Awards; 1 x Champion.

Section 14: Fruit Class 1. Oranges: 1st: Steele Family; 2nd: Lionel Marshall. 2. Mandarins: 1st: Lionel Marshall; 2nd: Lionel Marshall. 3. Lemons: 1st: Laurie McGowan; 2nd: Steele Family. 4. Limes: 1st: Steele Family; 2nd: Steele Family. 5. Grapefruit: 1st: Steele Family; 2nd: Lionel Marshall. 6. Cumquats: 1st: Alexis Valiente. 7. Pawpaws: 1st: Lionel Marshall; 2nd: Lionel Marshall. 8. Pair of Pawpaws: 1st: Mackays Ranch Road; 2nd: Lionel Marshall. 10. Passionfruit: 1st: Johnston Kids; 2nd: Lionel Marshall. 11. Pineapple: 1st: Lionel Marshall; 2nd: Lionel Marshall.

Reserve Local Shire Champion: Tony

12. Rosellas: 1st: Lionel Marshall; 2nd: Lionel Marshall.

Schoisengeier.

13. Fruit of any variety not before

Friday, August 6, 2021 specified: 1st: Lionel Marshall; 2nd: Lionel Marshall. 14. Fruit Basket of 5 or more: 1st: Mackays South Division.

Section Fruits

15:

Rare

Class 1. Backyard Grown, 3-5 Tropical or Ultra Tropical not listed in any other categories: 1st: Jill Brighton; 2nd: Jill Brighton. 2. Rare Tropical Fruits: 1st: Peter Ducca; 2nd: Jill Brighton. Section 15: Bananas Class 1. Champion Bunch: 1st: Bananas; 2nd: Jarra Bend.

Sellars

2. Champion Plant Bunch: 1st: Reidys Bananas; 2nd: Jarra Bend. 3. A. Heaviest Bunch: 1st: Serra Family; 2nd: Reidys Bananas. B. Heaviest Plant Bunch: 1st: Reidys Bananas; 2nd: J.R. and V. Dickinson. 4. Champion Lady Finger Bunch: 1st: Woopen Creek Bananas; 2nd: Costa Group. 5. Champion 12kg Lady Finger Carton: 1st: Costa Group; 2nd: Valley View Bananas. 6. Champion Pair Ratoon Bunches: 1st: Flegler Group; 2nd: Di Carlo Bananas; 3rd: Serra Family. 7. Champion Pair of Plant Bunches: First: Sellars Bananas; 2nd: Reidys Bananas: 3rd: L. and R. Collins. 8. Champion Carton Extra Large / Hands (Open): 1st: Di Carlo Bananas; 2nd: M. and G. Dunne. 9. Champion Cluster Large Carton: 1st: M. and G. Dunne; 2nd: J.R. and V. Dickinson. 10. Champion Cluster Carton 13kg: 1st: Mackays Ranch Road; 2nd: Sellars Bananas. 11. Champion Cluster Carton 15kg: 1st: Sellars Bananas; 2nd: M. and G. Dunne. 12. Champion Hand: 1st: Sellars Bananas; 2nd: J.R. and V. Dickinson. 13. Champion Pair of Hands: 1st: Di Carlo Bananas: 2nd: J.R. and V. Dickinson. 14. Heaviest Hand: 1st: Mackays Ranch Road; 2nd: Di Carlo Bananas. 15. Best 6 Singles: 1st: Di Carlo Bananas. 16. Heaviest Single: 1st: M. and G. Dunne; 2nd: Di Carlo Bananas. 17. Heaviest Freak: 1st: Sellars Banans; 2nd: Di Carlo Bananas. 18. Best 3 Clusters: 1st: Di Carlo Bananas; 2nd: Mackays Ranch Road. 19. Open Heaviest Bunch: 1st: Serra Family. 20. Open Heaviest Plant Bunch: 1st: Reidys Bananas. 21. Champion Carton (Tully District): 1st: Sellars Bananas; 2nd: Mackays Ranch Road; 3rd: Sellars Bananas. 22. Champion Bunch (Tully District): 1st: Sellars Bananas; 2nd: Jarra Bend; 3rd: Flegler Group. Most Successful Exhibitor: 1st: Sellars Bananas; 2nd: Di Carlo Bananas: 3rd: Reidys Bananas. Steward’s Choice: Reidys Bananas

COMMUNITY

Friday, August 6, 2021

Wet Tropic Times

Tully & District Show Results 2021 Section 16: Vegetables

Jennifer Lindsay.

Class

Section 18: Fruit and Vegetables Junior

5. Honey, 500gm, Comb Honey: 1st: Mick Low.

1. Cabbage – sugarloaf: 1st: Lionel Marshall; 2nd: Lionel Marshall. 2. Cabbage – any other variety: 1st: Lionel Marshall; 2nd: Lionel Marshall. 3. Lettuce – any other variety: 1st: Lionel Marshall; 2nd: Lionel Marshall. 5. Tomatoes: 1st: Lionel Marshall; 2nd: Lionel Marshall. 6. Cucumbers: 1st: Lionel Marshall; 2nd: Lionel Marshall. 8. Capsicum: 1st: Lionel Marshall; 2nd: Lionel Marshall. 9. Corn 2 cobs, any variety: 1st: Lionel Marshall; 2nd: Lionel Marshall. 10. Herbs bouquet: 1st: M.A. Borzi; 2nd: Lionel Marshall. 11. Beans, any variety: 1st: Lionel Marshall. 12. Chokos, any variety: 1st: Lionel Marshall; 2nd: Lionel Marshall. 13. Carrots, any variety: 1st: Lionel Marshall; 2nd: Lionel Marshall. 14. Beetroot, any variety: 1st: Lionel Marshall; 2nd: Lionel Marshall.

Class 1. Kindy/Prep Humourous Composition: 1st: Aleirah Nolan; 2nd: Angelo DeMarchi. 2. Kindy/Prep Posy in a Can: 1st: Hannah McGowan; 2nd: Angelo DeMarchi. 3. Year 1 to Year 3 Humourous Composition: 1st: Charli Roberts: 2nd: Tate Little; 3rd: Kace Hodgson. 4. Year 1 to Year 3: Posy in a Can: 1st: Charli Roberts: 2nd: Kace Hodgson. 5. Year 4 to Year 6: Humourous Composition: 1st: Ethan Long; 2nd: Sophie Zonta: 2nd: Brody Di Prima; 3rd: Chase Frumento. 6. Year 4 to Year 6: Posy in a Can: 1st: Alicia McGowan; 2nd: Maisy Chappel.

Section Cane

19:

Sugar

Class

3 Sticks – Major Variety Q240: 1st: Dore & Co.; 2nd: D.M. and S.L Apap. 3 Sticks – Minor Varieties KQ228: Log Cabin P/L. 3 Sticks – Minor Varieties Q231: D. and T. Marsilio. 3 Sticks – Minor Varieties Q252: Murrayvale Farming P/L. 3 Sticks – Minor Varieties Q251: Dore & Co. 3 Sticks – Minor Varieties Q186: N.L. Marsilio. 3 Sticks – Minor Varieties Q232: M. and A. Zonta. 3 Sticks – New Varieties SRA15: D. and T. Marsilio. 3 Sticks – New Varieties SRA25: N.L. Marsilio. 3 Sticks – New Varieties SRA26: N.L. Marsilio. 3 Sticks – New Varieties SRA28: D. and T. Marsilio. 3 Sticks – Other Varieties (not previously listed): Log Cabin Pty Ltd. Historical Variety – 3 Sticks: Lucas Hardy Heavy and Sweet: 1st: N.L. Marsilio; 2nd: Long Cabin Pty Ltd.

15. Radish, any variety: 2nd: Lionel Marshall.

Stool Exhibit - Major Variety Q208: 1st: V.C.A. and J.L. Nicotra; 2nd: M. and A. Zonta.

16. English potatoes, any variety: 1st: Lionel Marshall; 2nd: Lionel Marshall.

Stool Exhibit - Major Variety Q 200: 1st: V.C.A. and J.L. Nicotra.

Highest Aggregate Points Exhibitor: M. and A. Zonta.

17. Sweet potatoes, any variety: 2nd: Lionel Marshall.

Stool Exhibit - Major Variety Q250: 1st: M. and A. Zonta.

Tom Elston Memorial Award Highest Points: M. and A. Zonta.

18. Pumpkin: 1st: Wilkinson Family; 2nd: Wilkinson Family.

Stool Exhibit - Major Variety KQ253: 1st: M. and A. Zonta.

Section 21: Birds Results

19. Pumpkin Bugle: 1st: Lionel Marshall; 2nd: Lionel Marshall. 20. Zucchini, any variety: 1st: Lionel Marshall; 2nd: Lionel Marshall. 21. Egg fruit: 1st: Lionel Marshall; 2nd: Lionel Marshall. 22. Vegetables not before specified: 1st: Lionel Marshall; 2nd: Lionel Marshall. Champion Vegetable of Show: Lionel Marshall.

Section Produce

17:

Farm

Class 1. One Farm Exhibit: 1st: Lionel Marshall. 2. Hen Eggs, 6: 1st: Peter Borgna; 2nd: Santo Borgna. 4. Honey, 500gm, Local Honey: 1st: Barry Barnes; 2ndL Jackson and

Stool Exhibit - Minor Varieties KQ228: M. and A. Zonta. Stool Exhibit - Minor Varieties Q232: M. and A. Zonta. Stool Exhibit - New Varieties SRA26: M. and A. Zonta. Stool Exhibit - New Varieties SRA28: M. and A. Zonta. Stool Exhibit - Other Varieties (not previously listed): M. and A. Zonta. 3 Sticks – Major Variety Q208: 1st: Murrayvale Farming P/L; 2nd: R.J. and V. Zamora. 3 Sticks – Major Variety Q200: 1st: C.V. Farming P/L; 2nd: Murrayvale Farming P/L. 3 Sticks – Major Variety Q250: 1st: Sweetcane P/L. 3 Sticks – Major Variety KQ253: 1st: C.V. Farming P/L; 2nd: J.M.W. Farming P/L.

Best Stool: V.C.A. and J.L. Nicotra. Best Three Stalks: C.V. Farming P/L. for

Caged

P.Walmsley: 48 x Firsts; 1 x Second; Champion Finch; Champion Canary; Reserve Champion Canary; Champion Budgie; Reserve Champion Budgie; Champion Bird of Show. Ben Lawrence: 5 x Firsts; 3 x Seconds; Reserve Champion Finch; Champion Parrot. A. Buffa: 34 x Firsts; 1 x Second. J. Hart: 1 x First; Reserve Champion Parrot. D. Gumbleton: 1 x First; 1 x Second.

Section 2: Cattle Class – Led Steer or Heifer 2. Steer over 350kg: 1st: Maple Downs Milky Way – Kidd Family; 2nd: Yabala Peter – Innisfail High School. 4. Heifer over 350kgs: 1st: Maple Downs Milky Way – Kidd Family. Champion Led Mapledowns Petal.

Trade

Animal:

Class – Interbreed Small Breeds

School; 2nd: Maple Downs Ripper – Kidd Family; 3rd: Amboss Remington – Amboss Beef. Champion Bull Calf Under 12 months: Tully High Hercules – Tully High School. Reserve Champion Bull Calf: Maple Downs Ripper – Kidd Family. 14. 15 months and under 18 months: 1st: Amboss Royal – Amboss Beef.

sire to be bred and exhibited by the one owner: 1st: Tully High 2 – Tully High School; 2nd: Amboss – Amobss Beef; 3rd: Tully High 2 – Tully High School. 30. Pair of Bulls under 21 months, exhibited by one owner: 1st: Maple Downs – Kidd Family; 2nd: Tully High 1 – Tully High School; 3rd: Amboss – Amboss Beef. 31. Pair of Heifers under 21 months – exhibited by one owner: 1st: Tully High 1 – Tully High School. Class – Junior Parader

15. 18 months and under 21 months: 1st: Maple Downs Q-Snorter – Kidd Family.

32. Under 10 years: 1st: Lachlan Kidd

Champion Junior Bull under 21 months: Maple Downs Q-Snorter – Kidd Family.

34. 13 years: 1st: Stella Berge; 2nd: Teila Hall.

Reserve Champion Junior Bull: Amboss Royal – Amboss Beef. 17. 24 months and under 30 months: 1st: Maple Downs Quarterback – Kidd Family. 18. 30 months and under 40 months: 1st: Cheeryburn Pyro – Thomas Bewick. Champion Senior Bull: Maple Downs Quarterback – Kidd Family. Reserve Champion Senior Bull: Cheeryburn Pyro – Thomas Bewick. Grand Champion Male of Show: Maple Downs Q-Snorter – Kidd Family. Class – Females 20. 9 months and under 12 months: 1st: Tully High Winnie – Tully High School; 2nd: Maple Downs Lolita – Kidd Family; 3rd: Tully High Willow – Tully High School. Champion Heifer Calf under 12 months: Tully High Winnie – Tully High School. Reserve Champion Heifer Calf: Maple Downs Lolita – Kidd Family. 22. 15 months and under 18 months: 1st: Amboss Kazza – Amboss Beef. 23. 18 months and under 21 months: 1st: Cherryburn Quintessa – Thomas Bewick; 2nd: Tully High Savannah – Tully High School. Champion Junior Heifer under 21 months: Amboss Kazza – Amboss Beef. Reserve Champion Junion Heifer: Cherryburn Quintessa – Thomas Bewick. 24. 21 months and under 24 months: 1st: Tully High Raquel – Tully High School. 26. 30 months and under 40 months: 1st: Cherryburn Primrose – Thomas Bewick; 2nd: Maple Down Patsy – Kidd Family.

33. 10 – 12 years: 1st: Chloe Wieland; 2nd: Ryan Gattera; 3rd: Lila Wirth.

35. 14 years: 1st: Brooke Johnston; 2nd: Alyssa Patch; 3rd: Sari Ericson. 36. 15 years: 1st: Maeva Lowe; 2nd: Lane Rigato; 3rd: Regina Gattera. 38. 18 and under 25 years: 1st: Alyssa McNamara. Champion Junior Parader: Maeva Lowe. Class – Junior Stud Beef Cattle Judging 39. 12 years and under: 1st: Hamish McKay; 2nd: Lincoln Wolff; 3rd: Chloe Wieland. 40. 13 and 14 years: 1st: Teala Hall; 2nd: Reese McNamara; 3rd: Brooke Johnston. 41. 15 and 16 years: 1st: Maeve Lowe; 2nd: David Kilpatric; 3rd: Lane Rigato. 43. 19 and under 25 years: 1st: Alyssa McNamara. Class – Trade Cattle 1. Single milk or 2-tooth beast (steer or heifer), most suitable for domestic trade: 1st: Les Blennerhassett; 2nd: Mr Hedges; 3rd: W. Winters. 2. Single 4-tooth steer, most suitable for export trade: 1st: I. and M. Blair; 2nd: Leverdale; 3rd: L. Kunnell. 3. Single 6-tooth steer, most suitable for export trade: 1st: McVale; 2nd: I. and M. Blair; 3rd: W. Winters. 4. Single fat cow: 1st: N. and H. Condon; 2nd: L. Kunnell; 3rd: W. and S. Cowe. 5. Single heavyweight bullock of show: 1st: McVale; 2nd: K. Hicks; 3rd: Merryport. 7. Pen of 3 steers, showing no more than 2 permanent teeth: 1st: Leverdale; 2nd: Leverdale. 8. Pen of 3 bullocks, showing no more than 4 permanent teeth: 1st: McVale; 2nd: G. and S. Chappel; 3rd: Merryport.

Champion Senior Cow: Tully High Raquel – Tully High School.

10. Pen of Stores: 1st: 3 C Farms P/L; 2nd: J. Vecchio; 3rd: R. Ericson.

Reserve Champion Senior Cow: Cherryburn Primrose – Thomas Bewick.

Champion Steer of Show: McVale.

7. Senior Bull 21 months and under 40 months: 1st: Yabala QT – Innisfail High School.

Grand Champion Female of Show: Amboss Kazza – Amboss Beef.

10. Senior Heifer 21 months and under 40 months: 1st: Yabala Nulla – Innisfail High School; 2nd: Yabala Nelly – Innisfail High School; 3rd: Yabala Lily – Innisfail High School. Class - Bulls

28. Breeders Group: Three animals, mixed sexes, to be bred and exhibited by one owner: 1st: Maple Downs – Kidd Family; 2nd: Amboss – Amboss Beef; 3rd: Cherryburn Stud – Thomas Bewick.

12. 9 months and under 12 months: 1st: Tully High Hercules – Tully High

29. Sire’s Progency Group: Three animals, mixed sexes, with the same

Class - Groups

Champion Bullock Blennerhassett.

Show:

Les

Champion Pen of Show: McVale. Reserve Champion Pen of Show: G. and S. Chappel. Best Exhibit in Trade Cattle: McVale. Class – Junior Trade Cattle Judging 10. Under 15 years: 1st: Lila Wirth; 2nd: Kyanna Wirth; 3rd: Chloe Weitenil. 11. 15 to 17 years: 1st: Sacha Micola; 2nd: Regina Garttera.

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Wet Tropic Times

Friday, August 6, 2021

Wilmar apprentice takes out award WILMAR Sugar’s Jack Pelleri is proving he has got what it takes to be recognised as one of Australia’s best apprentices.

“As a third-year apprentice, I’ve got some serious training to do ahead of the championships,” Mr Pelleri advised.

The third-year Fitting and Turning Apprentice was last night (Thursday, July 29) named Apprentice of the Year at the Hinchinbrook Business Awards.

“I’ll be focusing on my machining skills and studying up on calculations for gear ratios and bearing clearances.”

He has also been nominated for an award at the 2021 Trade Excellence Awards, to be held in Townsville this September.

Mr Pelleri attributes his passion for the trade to his father, who owns a fitting and boilermaking business in Ingham.

But before that, he is heading to Brisbane to represent Queensland at the WorldSkills Australia National Championships.

“Growing up, I was always in the workshop with Dad, and learnt from a young age what it takes to complete work to a high standard,” Mr Pelleri said.

“I definitely have a passion for fitting and turning. I love what I do and am very interested in learning as much as I can about the trade,” Mr Pelleri said.

“I think Dad, along with my supervisors at Wilmar, are all pretty proud.”

It is a commitment to training that will serve him well in his preparations for the WorldSkills Australia National Championships, where he will be competing against fitters who qualified at a regional level two years ago and are now tradespeople.

Mr Pelleri will head to Brisbane in late August to compete at the championships. Applications to join Wilmar’s 2022 apprenticeship program close this Sunday, August 1. To apply, visit: https://www.wilmarsugar-anz.com/our-people/ apprenticeships

Wilmar fitting and turning apprentice Jack Pelleri was named Apprentice of the Year at the Hinchinbrook Business Awards

Submissions support less green tape for GBR growers AROUND 60 per cent of the submissions received to Katter’s Australian Party’s (KAP) reef regulations reversal legislation were in support of the Bill, signaling significant support for the proposed laws that seek to restore common sense to the management of on-farm water run-off. KAP Hinchinbrook MP Nick Dametto, who introduced the Bill, said the positive response from the community, agricultural industry and community leaders sent a strong message to the Palaszczuk Labor Government that farmers were sick of being demonised for political gain. He said it was undeniable that growers, primarily those who produced sugar cane, in Queensland’s six Reef catchment areas were collateral to Queensland’s attempts to look proactive on the issue of climate change. The Great Barrier Reef (GBR) is often used in a tokenistic manner by extreme environmentalists and ideologically-motivated members of the international community, and was just last week the focus of a UNESCO World Heritage Committee motion proposing to list it as “in danger”. Mr Dametto said it was concerning that many of the submissions to his Bill that were non-supportive referred to Australia’s international obligations to “protect the GBR” and “reach zero emissions by 2050” in their reasoning. He reminded the Palaszczuk Labor Government, and the Health and Environment Committee that is reviewing the Bill, that its only responsibility was to serve the interests of Queenslanders. “It was encouraging to see the majority support for

the Bill through the submissions,” Mr Dametto said. “I am now further convinced most people and communities actually impacted by these laws do not support the ever-increasing regulatory burden being placed upon the agricultural sector under the guise of protecting the GBR from the effects of climate change and compromised water quality. “Naturally the former issue of climate change is well beyond the scope and control of the sugar cane farmers working and living within the GBR catchment areas.” Mr Dametto said despite repeat references to the “overwhelming scientific consensus on the detrimental impacts of poor water quality of the Great Barrier Reef” (as per Submission 5), such bold statements of fact failed to acknowledge that: 1. Scientific findings show that there is almost zero land derived sediment on the Great Barrier Reef and that the Pacific Ocean flushes the reef, purifying the water every minute of every day (as per Submission 12).

land-based runoff (as per Submission 23). 5. The current “science” (that underpins the regulations the Bill seeks to overturn) relies heavily on modelling and assumptions, and there is further need for independent reviews, data replication and the use of empirical data on this topic before an unbending scientific consensus can be reached on the impact of water run-off, and more specifically individual farming practices, on the health of the Great Barrier Reef (as per Submission 32). He said new findings, announced just last week by the Australian Institute of Marine Science, also raised further questions around the “science” behind the Government’s approach to the GBR. This includes data showing record high levels of coral growth and measurements of farm pesticides reaching the Reef so low that they cannot be detected with the most ultra-sensitive equipment.

2. Sediment and chemicals running off farms only affect inshore reefs, or about 3 per cent of the total Great Barrier Reef (as per Submission 15). 3. Australian Institute or Marine Science representatives have acknowledged that the coral growth rates of Porites have not been linked to water quality, and that reef calcification reduction has been linked to marine heatwaves and coral bleaching (as per Submission 18). 4. Crown of Thorns Starfish outbreaks in the southern region at the Swains Reefs (Fitzroy catchment area) come from oceanic nutrient upwelling and not from

Member for Hinchinbrook, Nick Dametto.

Sugar Mill Crushing Statistics

Wilmar Sugar Herbert region mills Week 7 ending July 31 2021 This week

Tully Sugar Limited

South Johnstone Mill

Week 7 ending July 30 2021

Week 6 ending August 1 2021

Season to date

This week

Season to date

Cane crushed

201,952

859,088

Tonnes Cane crushed

102,363

600,388

Tonnes Cane crushed

72,555

290,791

District CCS

12.61

12.23

District CCS

12.75

12.46

District CCS

11.69

11.30

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Serious assault, Mission Beach POLICE have charged a 52-year-old local man following investigations into an assault in Mission Beach. Around 10.15am on July 22, the man was allegedly involved in an altercation with a 69-year-old South Australian woman on the beach. It will further be alleged, during the altercation he purposely rode his horse towards the woman and her dog.

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As a result his horse struck the woman on the left ankle causing a serious cut. Around 6.25pm yesterday (August 1), police located the man and charged him with serious assault of a person over 60. He is scheduled to appear before Tully Magistrates Court on September 2.

Break and enter, Kurrimine Beach FAR North Police are currently investigating the forced entry of a community hall on Murdering Point Road in Kurrimine Beach earlier this week. Initial investigations indicate entry was forced to the building through a roller door between July 30 and August 3 where the roller door was damaged as a result. games of 10 Ends on such a beautiful Sunday. Team 1: Ray Downing / Lou Brunello / Avis Ray (6) -v- Team 2: Peter Smith / Joan Mercer / Pauline Edwards (10). Team 3: Robyn Brunello / Dennis Shirlaw /Pam Staier (10) -v- Team 4: Mary Bacic / Val Bradley / Wilma Johnson (9). Team 5: Michael Boyst / Judy Hood / Ron Senini (15) -v- Team 6: John Taylor / Michael Knight / Nigel Jetford (3). Team 7: John Brown / Bev Harrop / Graham Ewinton (13) -v- Team 8: Ian Revie / Rod Tennant / Pam Goodwin (5). Team 9: Gavin Buick / Joanne Townsend (9) -vTeam 10: Adrain Woollard / Toni Buick (13), After Smoko Team 1: (7) -v- Team 8: (10). Team 2: (6) -v- Team 6: (8).

Ingham Bowls (L to R) Pat Ryan, Ren Cantatore, Rico Basaglia and Phil Kite Peter Herman

Ingham Ladies’ Bowls CONGRATULATIONS to Skip Elsa Piotto, L. Di Bella, and Grace Cockrell for winning the Championship Triples. They defeated S. Ryan, J. Craven, and K. Rotondo, 27/18. Social Play Y. Roberts, M. Spano, B. Eddleston, N. Evans [17] -v- R. Doherty, M. Moore, J. Fenoglio, P. Miguel, [11]. Games for next week Club Triples: B. Eddleston, J. Craven, L. Di Bella -vR. Doherty, G. Cockrell, S. Ryan . Social Bowls Please have your names in by 12.30pm for a 1.30pm start. Please remember the Ladies Red Pennant Celebrations on Sunday, followed by snacks / sweets. All are welcome. Please have your names to the Club by 12noon. Ladies to please wear their uniform.

Tully Bowls WEDNESDAY, July 28 A good turn up of eighteen bowlers played 18 ends of triples. Peter Smith / Ken Cowan / Jean Mitfin (22 ) -v- Pam Moulang / Steve Davis / Val /Pam (7). Greg Mitfin / Ron French / Judy Hood (13) -v- John Taylor/ Howard / Bev Harrop (17). Ray Downing / Joan Mercer / Lyn Davis (22) -vTerry / Joanne Townsend / Rita Hudson (11) The winning team was Peter Smith / Ken Cowan / Jean Mitfin. Sunday August 1 It was great to see twenty-eight Bowlers play two

Team 4: (9) -v- Team 7 (18). Team 5: (10) -v- Team 3: (7). Team 9: (6) -v- Team 10: (6). The winning Team, after a play-off with Team 6, was Team 7: John Brown / Bev Harrop and Graham Ewinton. Club Championship Mixed Pairs Ray Downing / Joanne Townsend (24) defeated Ray Wicks / Pauline Edwards (18). Club Championship Consistency Bev Achilles (157) defeated Bev Harrop (143). Our Social Playing Days are Sundays, starting at 1.30pm, and consist of 2 Games of 10 Ends, with afternoon tea between games. On Wednesdays, a 1.30pm start, playing 18 Ends of usually 2-4-2. Names in the book before 1pm, thanks. The Club telephone number is 40681230. Visitors are always welcome. Happy Days!

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Friday, August 6, 2021 Money and consumables were reported stolen. Anyone with any information is being urged to contact police.

Drug possession, Innisfail A 36-year-old Tully man was arrested and charged yesterday after police located Methylamphetamine. It will be alleged the man was sitting inside a vehicle on Fitzgerald Esplanade at 7.45pm last night when police detained the man for a search. During the search, police allegedly located a quantity of Methylamphetamine on the man. He was later charged with one count of possessing a dangerous drug and is scheduled to appear at the Innisfail Magistrates Court on August 23.

Innisfail Ladies’ Bowls LAST Wednesday, a round of the Innisfail Ladies Triples was a close fought game, where many ends were won on the last bowl. Eileen Hamann, Diana O’Brien, and Jenny Wardley [22] were victorious against Bev Anderson, Dian Catelan, and Catherina Cook [15]. In the social game, Louise Hoskins, Pam Anderson, Sue Morrison, and Ann Rule [28] defeated Maisie Smith, Helen Paterson, and Vera Rowe [6]. The Ladies’ AGM will be held next Wednesday, August 11, at 11.00am, and all members are requested to be present for this important meeting. The usual games will be played at 1.30pm and more competition games will be included. Innisfail ladies are looking forward to watching the Open Championship Singles final between Maisie Smith and Lyn Stevenson.

Innisfail Men’s Bowls LAST Thursday’s social bowls winners had to again be decided by a count back. The winning team was Michael de Vries, Clem Kinbacher, Sam Pagano, and Ted Dorrington and the runners-up were Greg McDonald, Tony Perkins, and David Cook. To make things easier for our Team Selectors, would you please have names in by 12.30pm, so we can start bowling on time at 1.30pm. Self-selected Lightning two-bowl Mixed Triples played last Sunday morning was a great success, with 30 bowlers on the green in glorious weather conditions. The winners of the morning were Helen Paterson, Jamie Paterson, and John Fossey, whilst the runnersup were Graeme Anderson, Richard Russell, and Catharina Cook. The draw for the Mixed Pairs and Club Triples is up on the notice board, so please organise your teams and start playing.

THE winners of the Social Bowls held on Thursday, July 29, were Darryl Jensen and Ron Omodei. The runnersup were Carol Dennis (visitor) and Jim Martinod. Please have your names in by 12.30pm for a 1.00pm start for this Thursday’s social bowls. Beginners are most welcome. We are now taking nominations for our All-day Men’s 4’s (sponsored by Norweld Aust.), to be held on Sunday, August 29 Our Open Pairs’ winners, Gavin Omodei and Jim Azzopardi, played the South Johnstone Pairs’ winners in the finals on Sunday, August 01, at Marlin Coast. After a good game, Kiwi and Kevin proved to be too good. Sunday afternoon saw a barefoot social game with twenty-four players from the Boulders Tavern and the Babinda Springs teams facing off. A wonderful day was had by all! Please come back soon! The Club will be hired out on Saturday night, August 7, for a dinner and dancing celebration of a 70th birthday.

Jamie Paterson, Helen Paterson (skip), and John Fossey were the winning team of the Innisfail Bowls Club monthly Lightning Triples last Sunday, with a score of 27.

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Bowls News Silkwood Bowls Club WEDNESDAY, July 28 Social Bowls Twenty Bowlers enjoyed a wonderful afternoon and gave their best to play top games. Denise Charman and Ann Hollingsworth drew even with Ron Giveen and Cyril Large, 19 all. Graham Stewart and Mirella Berryman defeated Delmo Tarditi and Tim Wallis, 29/13 Len Charman, Anna Della Bella, and Lee Mayell defeated Dennis Donovan, Shirley Noble, and Velia Stewart, 28/15. “Dutchy,” Kerry Donovan, and Steve Hunter defeated Graeme Wallace, Alan Hudson, and John Pannach, 21/13 Sunday, August 1 Good weather, great company, and happy bowlers made for ideal conditions for competition and social bowls. The Final of the Men’s Single A-Grade Club Championship was decided. Len Charman and Barry Green were the last standing. Congratulations to Len Charman, who had a convincing win over Barry Green and earned his title of 2021 SBC Champion. Congratulations Len and good luck in the Champion of Champions play off. Commiseration to Barry, perhaps next year? Twenty-four social bowlers also had a great time.

Graeme Wallace, Denis Donovan, and Annette Gauci defeated Delmo Tarditi, Daniel Gauci, and Mirella Berryman, 24/15. Terry Corcoran, Cyril Large, and Ann Hollingsworth defeated Ron Giveen, Anna Della Bella, and Russ Marsden, 31/6. Greg Matfin, Lee Mayell, and Tony Cates defeated Glen Harvey, Jean Matfin, and Tim Wallis, 29/21. David Black, Jan Harvey, and Beverley Marsden drew even with Rob Nowell, Shirley Noble, and Alan Hudson, 19/19. Wednesday, August 4 Social Bowls Glen Harvey, Rob Nowell, and Steve Hunter defeated Ron Giveen, Kerry Donovan, and Tim Wallis, 27/10.

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Helpers’ representatives, Elizabeth, Jonathon, and Darrin, who apart from personally presenting the prizes to the winners at the day’s end, also admitted to enjoying the round of Golf with us!

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Many thanks to Lisa Spiegler for introducing these wonderful sponsors. The winners and Club thank Senior Helpers for their sponsorship.

IT is great to continue to welcome all our supportive visitors who played in our competitions this week. On Tuesday, July 27, players competed in a Stableford event, with Lisa Spiegler coming home the winner on 36, closely followed in second by Dot Corrin on a countback of 35, and Jan Boulton in third. NTP’s #2/11 [Men’s] Jim Boston; #4/13 [All In] Caryl Lavell; #8/17 [Approach shot] Helga; with Helga also taking #5/14 [Ladies]. On Thursday, July 29, the Sporters played a second 9 Stableford. The winner was Brian Golding 20, with another countback to Greg Cottrell and Ross Thompson both on 19, resulting in Greg Cottrell coming second and Ross Thompson third. The Least Putts was taken by Paul Marland with 13. NTP winners were: #10 Mattie Smith; #11 Lindsay Perkins; #12 Tony Calcutt; and #13 Rod Rackley. We thank Kurrimine Beach Holiday Park for their sponsorship. The Stableford event on Saturday, July 31, was sponsored by Senior Helpers, who are one of our new major sponsors for this 2021 season. The Men’s winner was Jamie Smith 39, with Rhys Camilleri the runner-up on a countback with 35. The Ladies’ winner was Colleen Ingold 37, with the runner-up Rhonda Bliss on 36. The Longest Drive Men’s winner was Rhys Camilleri, and Kelly Cavallaro won the Ladies’ Longest Drive. NTP’s: #1/10 Approach [Ladies’] Kelly Cavallaro, who chipped in! #2/11 [Men’s] Rhys Camilleri; #3/12 Approach [Men’s] Lindsay Perkins; #4/13 [Ladies’] Caryl Lavell; #5/14 [Ladies’] Colleen Ingold; #6/15 [Men’s] Rhys Camilleri; #7/16 Approach [Ladies’] Liz Marland; #8/17 Approach [Men’s] Troy Kopp; #9/18 [All In] Frank Tomasino. We were very pleased to have with us, Senior

On Saturday, August 7, the Club will be holding its Monthly Medal competition. Registration is at 12.00noon; the Draw at 12.15pm; and Tee Off at 12.30pm.

Ingham golf UPCOMING Events The next Friday social will be held on August 6. A Putting competition Jackpot and nice nibbles will be on offer. The Lionel and Trish Fuller Family Golf Day will be held on August 28 and will be a 2-ball Ambrose. Ingham Men’s Open will be held on Saturday, September 25. The Stephen and Kim Moore Trophy Day will be held on Sunday, October 3, and will be an Ambrose, with lots of prizes, and with food and drink provided. The A-Grade Stroke Pennant is now being held on November 13 – 14, 2021. Please find below a table with the draw for the Men’s events that will be held: 2021 Draft Calendar of Events 31-Jul-21 - Saturday - Pairs Championship Round 3 4BBB Aggregate - Cosca Financial Professionals 1-Aug-21 - Sunday - Single Stableford 7-Aug-21 - Saturday - Single Stab 8-Aug-21 - Sunday - Single Stroke 14-Aug-21 - Saturday - Single Stroke 15-Aug-21 - Sunday - Players Championship Round 5 & Qualifier for Singles Match Play - Bricks and Pennys 21-Aug-21 - Saturday - Single Stab 22-Aug-21 - Sunday - August Monthly Medal - Hotel Hinchinbrook 28-Aug-21 - Saturday - Lionel and Tristh Fuller Family Golf Day - 2Ball Ambrose - The Fuller Family.

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Denis Donovan, Pam Moulange, and Barry Green defeated Delmo Tarditi, Shirley Noble, and Barry Alsthorp, 26/14. “Dutchy,” Jan Harvey, and Cyril Large defeated Lee Mayell, Howard Moulange, and Alan Hudson 14/31. For those who would like to experience the fun and challenges of lawn bowls, we offer free coaching lessons. Age has no limit. Every Friday night, we hold our traditional BBQ Barefoot Bowls. Our contact number is 0459 211 552. If in doubt of play, please give us a call. All are welcome. Anyone who would like to join us, please come along, and try us out! You can also follow us on Facebook.

29-Aug-21 - Sunday - Single Stab 4-Sep-21 - Saturday - Pairs Matchplay Qualify - 4BBB 5-Sep-21 - Sunday - Foursomes 11-Sep-21 - Saturday - Players Championship - Round 6 - Bricks and Pennys’s 12-Sep-21 - Sunday - Single Stroke 18-Sep-21 - Saturday - Single Stab 19-Sep-21 - Sunday - Pairs Championship Round 4 4BBB 25-Sep-21 - Saturday - Ingham Open - 27 holes Sadliers Terry White Chemmart Pharmacy 26-Sep-21 - Sunday - Single Stab Results On Tuesday, a local Veteran’s game was held, with twenty-one players participating. Todd Cockburn was the winner, with 40 points, followed by Ron Kerkwyk on 37 on a countback from run-down winner Aldo Cantoni. Other run-down prize winners were Andrew Bye, 36 points, Bob Lloyd, 35 points, Deb Giles and Geoff Gianotti both with 33 points. Wednesday’s Ladies had a good field turnout for Bruna Quadrio’s trophy day. The single stableford was won narrowly in a countback by Kim Moore, with 32 points, over Deb Giles. Pin shots were won by Kim Moore on hole 10, Deb Giles on hole 2/16, and Cheryl Lloyd on both hole 8 and hole 1/15. Twenty-eight players competed in the Stableford event on Saturday. Jayden Swarbrick took honours, with 39 points in a countback from runner-up Julie Reed. Mick Poggioli and Julian Tomlinson were the best of the run-down winners, with 37 points each, followed by Aurelio Mason and Geoff Gianotti, both on 36 points, and Les Rolling and Ian Fitzgerald on 35 points. Mark Gusmeroli won the pin shot. Sunday’s 3rd Round Pairs Championship 4BBB aggregate attracted twenty-four players. Winners were Mark Gusmeroli and Brian Wilkinson, with 69 points. Steve Hart and Cam West took the runner-up prize, with 67 points. The run-down winning team was Steven Marbelli and Alan Cazzulino, also with 67 points. The pin shot winner was Jayden Swarbrick. Saturday’s competition will be a single stableford and Sunday’s a single stroke event. Happy golfing!

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ON Saturday, July 31, Tully Golfers played for prizes donated by Tyreplus Tully. Taking out the day, with a fine score of 40 points, was Neil Reardon, with Simon Strutt coming in second with 38 points. He was followed by John Pender in 3rd place on 37 points and rounding out the placings was Maurie Smith with 35 points. NTPS 2/11 Ladies’ Jo Barton and the Men’s Brice Henry; 5/14 went to Phil Barton; 7/16 Ladies’ Jo Barton and the Men’s Chris Hornsey; and 9/18 Tanu Wulf. The Tully Golf Club thanks Tyreplus Tully for their support. Next Saturday see’s us once again playing for the Hotel Tully Monthly Medal.

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They played extremely well, with all teams achieving many birdies and pars for their team. The winners were Regi’s Roosters with three under off the stick. Memberships are due for renewal now and forms are available at the bar. Upcoming events Wednesday All Sporters’ competition 12.00pm, groups of 4 permitted.

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Friday Sporters’ competition - from 12.00pm and 2.00pm, groups of 4 permitted - online bookings. Innisfail Junior Open - August 21 – 22. Vandeleur & Todd Solicitors’ Innisfail Open - Sept 4 – 5. FNQ Pennants’ Round - November 11. Survivor Golf Series - December 4 – 5.

Innisfail’s winning junior golfers.

Innisfail Golf Club FANTASTIC weather is forecast for the foreseeable future, so golfers are encouraged to enjoy their time on the course. The grounds crew are doing a spectacular job at looking after the course and a massive thank you to Addi Butorac for cooking up a storm at smoko times. One of the club’s grounds crew member Jim Ferguson has major surgery in Brisbane. All members, grounds crew and committee wish Jim all the best with his recovery and hope to see him back on the course again soon. Last Saturday, the second round of the Vandeleur & Todd Solicitors Matchplay competition was played. Congratulations to Addi Butorac who was the senior champion and placed third overall in Gross and Nett at the Mercedes Benz City of Cairns Women’s event held last weekend. Luke Newman was at the club last Friday and held golf lessons for members prior to junior coaching. There was a great field of 24 players who ventured out on the course to play the Wednesday All Sporters 9-hole competition on July 21. Geoff ‘Wombat’ Johnston just got across the line from Vaughan Smith in a countback. 1st: Geoff Johnston [22pts c/b]. 2nd: Vaughan Smith [22pts]. 3rd: Gary Nandovich [21pts]. Friday’s Sporters 9-hole competitions are growing, and players must be on their game to get among the prize winners. On Friday, July 23, Matt Barclay shot the lights out for 23 points and the win, with Blake Thomas just behind him. 1st: Matt Barclay [23pts]. 2nd: Blake Thomas [21pts]. 3rd: Peter Ryde [19pts]. Thanks to Wes and the team at Midway Butchers, who have beefed up the club’s sponsorship for the 2021-22 golf season. Teams needed to play well above their handicaps in the Midway Butchers 4BBB Saturday 18-hole competition on July 24 to feature in the run down. The team of Paul Tattam and Ian Saunderson set the early pace with 47 points and were best of the morning rounds. The power team of John Lombardi and Ned Jacobsen made the winning putt on the 18th hole to pinch the win by one point. Results 1st: John Lombardi / Ned Jacobsen [48pts]. 2nd: Ian Saunderson / Paul Tattam [47pts]. 3rd: John Abbott / Alan Gould [46pts]. Junior golfers enjoyed a morning of Ambrose on Sunday, July 25, to test out their skills on the course.

The Innisfail golfing fraternity wished club member, Jim Ferguson, a speedy recovery after Geoff Johnston won the Wednesday All Sporters competition on July 21. having major surgery.

Addi Butorac was crowned senior champion and placed third overall in Gross and Nett at the Mercedes Benz City of Cairns Women’s event. Photo: Cairns Golf Club Facebook page

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Innisfail United and Stratford Dolphins’ players in the Premier Women’s match at Steve Corica Oval last Saturday. Photo: Maria Girgenti

INNISFAIL United Football teams were in action at Steve Corica Oval, Mourilyan on Friday and Saturday. Last Saturday, the Club celebrated their Vanuatu family by recognising Vanuatu Independence Day. Innisfail United truly appreciate the flair and quality of football these Vanuatuan players have brought to our community for more than six years. In this time, these Vanuatu players have scored 123 goals (Ricky Tuigaloa 38 goals), had 53 yellow cards, and 5 red cards (Patrick Pat 12 yellow cards). FNQ Football Round 16 results: July 30 - Steve Corica Oval Innisfail United Premier 3rd Division Men -v- Mareeba Bulls Full time: 0 - 5 loss to Innisfail Innisfail United 2nd Division Men -v- Mareeba

Ezikiel Mansale scored three goals for Innisfail in the Premier Men Reserves game against Stratford. Photo: Maria Girgenti

Innisfail’s Dalton Howden controls the ball in the Premier Men Reserves match against Stratford. Photo: Maria Girgenti

Innisfail United Women teams register three wins in Round 16 MARIA GIRGENTI

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Full time: 0 - 1 loss to Innisfail July 30 - Silkwood Senior Field Innisfail United Women Reserves -v- Marlin Coast Rangers Full time: 5 - 0 win to Innisfail Goals: Sophie Barnes 1 Isabelle Bushby 2 Mia Wilson 2 July 31 - Steve Corica Oval Innisfail United Under 12 JPL -v- Stratford Dolphins Full time: 1 - 3 loss to Innisfail Innisfail United Under 13 JPL -v- Stratford Full time: 17 - 1 win to Innisfail Goals: Reed Bonassi 10 Matthew Venables 4 Jujhar Singh 2 Jasper Curzon 1 Innisfail United Under 14/15 JPL -v- Stratford Full time: 2 - 0 win to Innisfail Goals: Trent Finta John Cunningham Innisfail United Premier Youth -v- Stratford

Full time: 1 - 2 loss to Innisfail Innisfail United Men Reserves -v- Stratford Full time: 3 - 4 loss to Innisfail Goals: Ezikiel Mansale 3 Innisfail United Premier Men -v- Stratford Full time: 3 - 2 win to Innisfail Innisfail United Women Reserves -v- Stratford Full time: 3 - 0 win to Innisfail Innisfail United Premier Women -v- Stratford Full time: 8 - 0 win to Innisfail July 31 - Endeavour Park Innisfail United Under 12 Division 1 -v- Edge Hill White Full time: 4 - 3 win to Innisfail Goals: Nicholas Messina 2 Samuel Frumento 1 Thomas Jolly 1 Innisfail United Under 13 Division 2 -v- Redlynch Cyclones Full time: 5 - 1 loss to Innisfail Goal: Aiden Getejanc Innisfail United Under 14/15 Division 1 -v- Leichhardt Red Full time: 4 - 4 draw Goals: Ryan Holly 2 Gavin Shannon 1 Corey Gill 1

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Shane Muriata WELL, let me first start off with the major story that came out of Mareeba on the weekend, when the Tully Tigers travelled to take on the Gladiators at Davies Park, in their round of matches in the CDRL. It had been a long day, as this was Tully’s Super Saturday away, with all the juniors playing, followed by the seniors later that evening. The Under 18s game was about to finish when a tussle of sorts broke out amongst the players with disagreement over a tackle that the ref let go. Then, when the game was over, a Tully family of one of the Tully players tried to walk out of the grounds to avoid any more confrontations, only to be set upon by a group of people, who violently attacked them. Both myself and a few senior staff members of our club, including a brave Mareeba First Aid Officer stood in front of the fight and tried to break it up by preventing more people getting involved. This worked okay, but let me say, when I saw a parent of one of the 18s players getting punched by three people, for the first time at a Cairns District Rugby League match in 20 years, I was scared to do anything. The police were called, and order was restored, but the damage to a once proud footy club had already been done. As the day went on, we were told by a few spectators that a group of people were waiting at the front for another confrontation. Many of us were a little scared, but we managed to leave in one piece. It was a nerve-racking evening, and one I hope I never get to experience again in this lifetime. The days of going to the footy and enjoying the game looks like a distant past, because no one wants to put our families amongst such rubbish behaviour. If the Cairns District Rugby League does not at least cite or hand out some sort of punishment, then the League can put the DC comics’ mask back on, because if nothing comes of it, then they are the Joker! In amongst all of that were three good games of Rugby League, to say the least, and it was left to once again the Under 18s Tigers to carry the flag high once again. The back three of Micky, Bryson, and Zackary proved to be the game changer, but I don’t want to leave out the Thanos of our team, Jerome Ketchell. He was strong

and smashed everything in his path. Braithan Ketchell and Darian Burton were once again at their best, along with competitor, Morgan Black, who just gets better every week. I want to reserve a special mention for Samat Gutchen, who was feeling and looking like he had been running for two days. But when the team needed him, he stood up and made sure we got over the winning line. The Reserve Grade game was closer than many people thought I could be, with Louis Carlaw instrumental in getting the boys closer to the w. Part time comedian and self-proclaimed fisherman, Pauly Ketchell, was one of the game’s best, and it is hard to argue with that. The A grade game should have been closer, but with all things in season 2021, most of it should be left unsaid. Phil Nona was clearly the standout player, with Toa the front a closely guarded second. Jonty Ivey was again his usual barnstorming self, and my mate, Jonnie Hughes, had another great game in the backs. Jesse Barra and Cameron Vecchio should receive a medal for every game they play based purely on their courage, because they had more heart than Leo the Lion, or the lion of the Wizard of Oz. Coach, Digger Ketchy, will look for a strong finish to the season this weekend when we travel back up the range again to take on the Roosters on Atherton. If anyone out there in NRL or just footy land missed it, let me be the first one to remind you all - the Brisbane Broncos defeated the North Qld Cowboys last Friday night at Suncorp, and man was this guy a happy chap. Truth is, I switched it off when Feldt scored that, which later was taken off them by the NRL Bunker. According to Steven Barrett and all of his cry baby Cowboys supporters, Feldt did not knock it on. To be honest, it looked like he held the ball to score, but in this new age day of iPhone, Digital TVs, and flying cars, the technology suggested he did indeed fumble it. So, the chapter must go on like Luke Skywalker did in Return of the Jedi, the Hobbits in Lord of the Rings, and Stiffler in American Pie, the world stops for nobody. In other NRL news, Melbourne have set a new record for wins in the modern game, Manly still look likely, the Warriors are still Once were Warriors, and Cronulla should never be allowed to play again. Parramatta made me glad I don’t back them, and the Roosters, well, they also made me glad I don’t back them, purely based on me just hating them. Just like Ferris Bueller did all of those years ago when he skipped school to go on an adventure, I think some of these teams should have skipped the last few games because the West Tigers game against the

Friday, August 6, 2021 Warriors was almost State League, such was its level of interest. I’ve seen the great pyramids of Egypt, I’ve climbed the great Wall of China, I have even seen a dog swim underwater for 5 minutes lifting rocks in its mouth but watching the NRL last weekend was even more disappointing than the last episode of Rosanne. That Cowboys Bronx game literally carried the whole round. Hopefully, we can get to see some great footy happening across the board. Heartfelt congratulations go out to the mighty Murray Upper State School for winning the shield at the Cassowary Coast Southern Zone District Athletic Carnival, which was made even more groovy with my good mate, Andrew Cripps, presenting the winning trophies. The day was filled with joy, laugher, running, and eternal heavenly weather. The parents really got into the spirit of the day, with many screaming and supporting their schools and kids in many of the events throughout the day. A special mention has to go out to my St Johns legends who I got to meet last week at the Cassowary Coast Southern Zone District Athletic Carnival at Lower Tully. To Peta and Ruth, it was awesome meeting you guys and I hope to see you again. The loveliest St Johns staff I have ever met, thank you for making it a great day.

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Innisfail Junior Touch Football season kicks off MARIA GIRGENTI THE Innisfail Junior Touch Football season has kicked off, with nine teams participating in the competition, which is expected to run for 16 weeks. New Under 6 players were welcomed to the club, with a mix of new and old talent in the other age groups. There are mixed teams from 6 to 12 years, with more players needed in the Under 8 and Under 10 age groups. Most teams need to have their own coaches and supply their own referees, whilst each team in the younger age groups require a parent/manager. Games are played each Monday at Wangan Touch Football Fields, with two timeslots at 5.45pm and 6.35pm. Innisfail Junior Touch is a subcommittee of the Innisfail Touch Football Association and is run by volunteers, Brendan King and Ray Higgins (Junior coordinators), Deliah Howard (Registrar), Rochelle Berry (Treasurer), Kathryn Dryden (Secretary), and Bart Dryden (Field coordinator). When asked, players cited many benefits in playing touch footy, including keeping fit, playing in a team with friends, meeting new people, being outdoors,

providing challenges, and encouraging improvement. There is no team nomination fee, however the cost is $70 per child for the season, and $40 for Under 6s.

Innisfail Touch polo shirts are for sale at $35, as well as stainless steel water bottles with the club logo for $20, and a sausage sizzle and EFTPOS are now available.

New individual and team nominations are still open, and anyone interested in signing up can send a message via Innisfail Junior Touch Facebook’s page. The weekly draw is also posted there.

The Innisfail Junior Touch Football season has started with games played every Monday at Wangan Sporting fields.

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Innisfail Leprechauns’ teams have clean sweep against Southern Suburbs

Andrew Garrett dived over to score his first of two tries for Innisfail in the A-grade game against the Southern Suburbs. Photo: Maria Girgenti MARIA GIRGENTI INNISFAIL Leprechauns A-grade side travelled to Alley Park to face Southern Suburbs last Sunday in Gordonvale. The visitors took an early 12 - 0 lead before the Southern Suburbs posted their first points. It was all Innisfail in the first half, running in with three more tries to go into the half time break with a convincing 28 - 4 lead. Southern Suburbs scored first in the second half, which were the only points for the home side. Four more tries to Innisfail in the second half saw them reach the half century and finish with a dominant 50 - 8 victory over Southern Suburbs. Innisfail’s try scorers were Andrew Garrett 2, Julian Christian 2, Kris 2, Daniel Mooka, Yaza Stephen, and Aaron Jolley, with Jolley also kicking 7 goals. In the Reserve grade match, the Leprechauns went into the sheds at half time with a 10 - 6 lead.

It was a see-sawing affair in the second half, as both teams registered points which put the game in the balance, with a 22 - 18 score line. A try to the home side had the scores locked at 22 – 22, until the extras were added, and only two points separated both teams. Tyrese Brown scored a late second half try, which sealed the thrilling 26 - 24 victory for Innisfail. The Leprechauns Under 18 side had a try scoring feast and registered a 56 8 win over Southern Suburbs. CDRL Round 16 fixtures - July 31 August 1 A Grade Innisfail 50 defeated Southern Suburbs 8. Mareeba 30 defeated Tully 16. Mossman-Port Douglas 50 defeated Edmonton 28. Yarrabah 48 defeated Atherton 30. Cairns Brothers 36 defeated Ivanhoes 28.

Tyrese Brown (with ball) scored a try for Innisfail in the Reserve grade clash against Southern Suburbs. Photo: Maria Girgenti

The season has wrapped up for the Innisfail Leprechauns’ Open Women’s team after being defeated in the first semi-final by Edmonton Storm. Bye: Kangaroos

Tully 28 def Mareeba 22

CDRL Ladder Round 16: Cairns Brothers 30, Innisfail 24, Mossman-Port Douglas 23, Yarrabah 22, Ivanhoes 20, Kangaroos 18, Southern Suburbs 16, Edmonton 15, Mareeba 12, Atherton 8, and Tully 4.

Edmonton 52 defeated Mossman-Port Douglas 8.

Reserve Grade Innisfail 26 defeated Southern Suburbs 24. Mareeba 22 defeated Tully 10. Edmonton 20 drew with Mossman-Port Douglas 20.

Atherton 52 defeated Yarrabah 16. Ivanhoes 22 defeated Cairns Brothers 18. Open Women’s Exhibition game (5th -v- 6th) Yarrabah 20 defeated Atherton 12. Knockout Semi Finals Kangaroos 30 defeated Ivanhoes 6.

Yarrabah 60 defeated Atherton 10.

Edmonton 30 defeated Innisfail 16.

Ivanhoes 38 defeated Cairns Brothers 32.

The Innisfail Leprechauns are back home at Callendar Park tomorrow to take on Yarrabah, whilst the Tully Tigers travel up the hill again to face Atherton at Mungalli Creek Dairy Stadium.

Under 18 Innisfail 56 defeated Southern Suburbs 8.

Innisfail’s Usaia Fonongaloa is surrounded by the Southern Suburbs defence in the A-grade game. Photo: Maria Girgenti

Innisfail A-grade player, Devante Heron, comes up against the Southern Suburbs defence. Photo: Maria Girgenti

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Seafood industry has no confidence in DAF and calls for inquiry into fisheries management

THE Queensland Seafood Industry Association (QSIA) asserts that the seafood industry has lost confidence in the Queensland Department of Agriculture and Fisheries’ (DAF) after years of mismanagement and have set up a petition to call for a full inquiry into fisheries’ management. The Queensland Government’s Sustainable Fisheries Strategy 20172027 has been hailed as the reform that will “pave the way for world-class fisheries management”, yet fishers say the reforms will destroy small family businesses while driving seafood resources into the hands of big business, making seafood harder to access and more expensive for everyday people. The reforms, which introduce sweeping changes across most Queensland fisheries, will be enacted without any regulatory impact assessments, no cost-benefit analyses, and no measures to address impacts to fishers, wholesalers, or retailers, with most measures set to come into force on September 01, 2021. Individual Transferable Quotas have recently been allocated to the mud crab, sand crab, and inshore net fisheries, which cover iconic fish-and-chip species like Barramundi and Whiting, with many operators alleging that they are not obtaining sufficient quota to continue their businesses or use their licences, effectively sending them broke and leaving them with stranded assets. The flow-on effects could leave fish and chip shops and restaurants emptyhanded. There is also a reallocation of trawl effort units, which will impact where and when trawlers can work and will effectively reduce the amount of wildcaught Queensland prawn on future markets. The QSIA alleges that the Department of Agriculture and Fisheries (DAF) grossly underestimated the impacts on commercial fishers.

and Commercial Fishers across the State. Every day, hardworking Queenslanders expect to have access to fresh, local, seafood. What we are going to see under these mindless reforms is less locally caught seafood, fewer local family-owned businesses, and a massive influx of investors from the big end of town.”

Allan Bobbermen, local Cardwell Commercial Fisher and President of the QSIA said, “I have spoken to members

Fisheries, Mark Furner, said, “Both the commercial and recreational fishing industries are important contributors

“How can you deliver the biggest fisheries’ reform in Queensland and not even look at the impacts?”

“This so-called reform process will increase seafood imports, as quota managed fisheries’ caps (with no justification) affect our ability to fish and utilise a resource that we access on behalf of the community in a sustainable way.” Mr Bobbermen also stated, “Queenslanders, who think that this does not affect them, need to read the fine print in the actions of this Government on such a valuable industry. There is nothing more certain than that this current Government are business and job destroyers.” Greg Jensen, a Commercial Fisher from Cardwell advised that the impacts on Fishers will be felt across Queensland communities due to reduced access to seafood and higher prices. His retail business, Coral Coast Seafoods, will close in September this year as a result of the reforms. “High-value fisheries, like mud crab, will end up in the hands of big companies and just become export products. It might take ten years, but that is what will happen. Small businesses who don’t get enough Quota will be forced to sell out, and other small operators cannot afford to pay them what it’s worth. They are talking prices like $60,000 per tonne already. Only the big boys can afford that. I believe that it is safe to say that Queensland fish will no longer be owned by the people of Queensland; it will be owned by the highest bidder,” said Mr Jensen. In a media statement in March this year, the Minister for Agriculture and

Last Sunday morning August 1, Joe Vitale and his grandson, Julian Santarossa, made the most of the perfect weather conditions and went fishing at Ellison Reef off Kurrimine Beach.They used hand lines and rods with bait and were rewarded with a nice catch of Trevally,Trout, and Mackerel.

to the Queensland economy, and these reforms are an investment in those industries to ensure they can continue for our children and our grandchildren.” However, Fishers argue that this “investment” has not occurred, with no money having been spent on either assessing impacts or addressing them. Instead, a new cash-grab in quota fees, which begins in 2022, will be an additional expense for those Fishers who survive the reforms. “How can you deliver the biggest fisheries’ reform in Queensland and not even look at the impacts? How can they do this and completely ignore the consequences for consumers? And then dump new fees on top! It’s ridiculous to say that this is cutting red tape,” advised Mr Jensen. Coral Trout and Crayfish are two high-value species that are already under Quota management in Australia, with around one-third of Queensland’s Coral Trout exported. Regular reports received from Western Australia advise that locals cannot find a crayfish to buy because they are all exported. There have been many difficulties for seafood outlets and Commercial Fishers in Queensland, with the whitespot outbreak, the Gladstone Port saga, several slow tourist seasons, the disastrous rollout of the Vessel Tracking systems and now the Covid-19 pandemic. Many retailers in our region have either closed or changed their hours of operation, including Mission

Sam Ericson with a nice 3.2kg trout.

Beach Seafoods, Timmsey’s Seafoods, and now Coral Coast Seafoods is also set to close. Michelle Jensen who works at Coral Coast Seafoods said, “When the industry first started trying to get better outcomes for Fishers, the idea was to keep everyone in a job, keep them doing what they love, and keep supplying the best seafood in the world to local markets.” “Now it’s clear that around one third or more of our industry will be left in the gutter, and the worst part is that the Government won’t even acknowledge that it is happening. It’s an absolute disgrace that hardworking Queenslanders could ever be treated like this. The stress and emotional damage that this is causing on families is tremendous,” stated Mrs Jensen. A Post-Implementation Review will begin within two years, which will assess the impacts of reforms following their implementation. Mrs Jensen opined, “It is too late once the businesses have already gone. You can’t undo Quotas, once they are in, they are in for good.” The QSIA petition can be viewed and signed on the Queensland Government website at www.parliament.qld.gov.au/work-ofassembly/petitions/current-epetitions Mrs Jensen advised, “Please sign the petition. We need public support more than ever and we cannot get an inquiry without your help.”

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THE incredible run of great weather has allowed boats to travel out wide to fish the grounds along the edge of the continental shelf. This is serious fishing, with most Anglers running electric reels and fishing depths between 70 and 100 plus metres. Reports have filtered in of big Nannygai, Job fish, and some fantastic Red Emperor being caught. There have been similar stories from those fishing the deep-water rubble patches between the reefs, however sharks have been a problem both during the day and at night. The great run of Coral Trout has continued, with most Anglers who fish the main reefs reporting great catches. The Spearfishermen have also been doing well, catching good numbers of Trout, Blue Tuskers, and Crayfish. It really is paradise when the weather turns it on like this! The various shoals and rubble patches just outside of the islands and out into the shipping channel have all been fishing reasonably well, with boats reporting reasonable numbers of School, Spotty, and Spanish Mackerel. Trolling lures, floating pilchards, or highspeed spinning have all been working well. Not crazy numbers, however everybody with whom I have talked has been happy with their catch. I have heard that the Billfish Tournament, which was run out of Lucinda, was a huge success with 5 small Marlin tagged and released and good numbers of Spanish Mackerel weighed in. For those interested, the boats were fishing 30 metre contour lines out to the edge of the inner reefs. There was a lack of bait, however the little blacks were thick once you found a decent bait ball. Congratulations to all the Anglers, especially Pete Mammino and his two young boys, Sam and Joe, who managed to catch and release three Marlin. The estuaries have been fishing very well, with good

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Innisfail Leprechauns’ teams have clean sweep against Southern Suburbs Page 29

More success for local motocross riders at TNQ MX Series in Charters Towers MARIA GIRGENTI LOCAL motocross riders Luke Weaver, Tyler Sacchi, Byron McDermid, and Ayden Edgerton competed in the next round of JR’s Motorcycles Tropical North Queensland MX Series at Charters Towers Motorcycle Club. The first round, which was scheduled to be held in Tully on May 22 – 23 was washed out, and the second round at

Mareeba Motorcycle Club on June 12 13 attracted over 140 riders from all over Queensland. Sacchi finished first overall in 85cc (9 - 12 years) class and second overall in the 65cc (7 - Under 12 years) class. Aaron Hunt from Babinda finished first overall in the Veteran’s class.

riders in the 50cc class. Sacchi, Weaver, Edgerton, and McDermid will be competing in the second round of the Queensland Titles in Mackay on August 28 - 29. The third round of TNQ MX Series will

be held in Townsville on September 4 5. As round one in Tully was rained out, it is planned to be held on October 16 17, which will make Tully the fourth and final round of the TNQ MX Series.

McDermid finished first overall in 50cc (7- Under 9 years) and seventh in the Junior 65cc class (7 - Under 10 years), whilst Weaver finished first overall in MX1 class and second overall in the MX2 Senior Open class. In the 85cc Mini Lites (12 - Under 16 years) class, Edgerton finished sixth overall and Heath Groundwater from Gordonvale finished fifth. Groundwater also finished third overall in the Junior Lites 125cc class. At the second round in Mareeba, Weaver won all four races and the overall MX 2 Championship class and finished third in the MX1 Championship class. McDermid finished second in 50cc Auto class, whilst Sacchi finished first in the Mini Lites (7 - Under 12 years) and third in the 65cc class. Groundwater finished third in the Junior Lites 125cc class.

Byron McDermid finished first overall in the 50cc class (7 – Under 9 years). Photo: Coolview00 Photography

Local TNQ riders are Luke Weaver, Tyler Sacchi, Aaron Hunt, Ayden Edgerton, Travis Liddle, Heath Groundwater, Max Barton, Charlie Barton, Kayden McDermid, and Byron McDermid, with some younger local

Tyler Sacchi finished first overall in the 85cc class and second overall in the 65cc class. Photo: Coolview00 Photography

Luke Weaver won the overall MX 2 Championship at Charters Towers. Photo: Coolview00 Photography

Aaron Hunt from Babinda was first overall in the Veteran’s class. Photo: Coolview00 Photography

Ayden Edgerton in action on the track at Charters Towers. Photo: Coolview00 Photography