2020 July 17 Newspaper Edition

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Please Get Your Pets Desexed!

EVERY year, a few thousand too many kittens and puppies are born, then surrendered or dumped at shelters, or abandoned to live and breed on the streets, around shopping centres and industrial complexes. These unplanned litters across the country, every year, bring misery to both the lives of the animal and those humans trying to keep our streets and towns clean.

King is a 2 year old Labrador X. King is looking for a very special family that can give him a safe, secure and

Most unwanted healthy puppies and kittens in Qld end up euthanised.

Responsible pet ownership includes the desexing of pets. A desexed cat or dog is less likely to stray or spray in and around your house or your neighbourhood.

Puppies and Kittens can routinely be de-

sexed from five months of age, depending on the breed and size of the animal.

It is never too late to desex an adult cat or dog. In fact, the risk of certain diseases increases with age, so desexing is even more important for older dogs.

Waiting until after it has had its first heat or litter is not recognised as a benefit to the animal.

If you do not intend breeding from your pet, then the best thing you can do for them and the community is to get it de-sexed at an early age.

For your desexing (wellness, healthcare, surgical, nutritional and emergency) queries, call your nearest Tropical Vet Services clinic.

‘Prevention’ is Tropical Vet Services’ recommendation to avoid the heartache of unwanted pregnancies and to support this stand, we offer discounted regular desexing procedures a couple of months each year.

Check out tropicalvets. com or their ‘Tropical Vet Services’ Facebook page for their monthly promo and up-to-date news and call your closest Tropical Vet Services clinic to make an appointment.

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Animal Refuge THESE nine beautiful cats are all looking for the perfect family to give them a loving home.

To adopt one of these adorable, affectionate cats is $195 which includes microchipping, vaccination, vet check and desexing.

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We all need to make an effort to re-home them before they are euthanised.

Here in the Tropical North, our local councils usually work with local veterinary clinics to keep the roaming animal population at a minimum, but all of this could be so easily solved by just one simple operation, the desexing of the household pet.

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FISHERS SICK OF UNCERTAINTY SARI HYYTINEN CONFUSION and uncertainty continue to erode the viability of Australia’s commercial fishing industry.

Members of commercial fishing families like Michelle Jensen of Cardwell have called on the State Government to support the industry.

“Our lives are on hold while we wait for the Government to finalise their reforms,” she said.

Ms Jensen said the State Department of Agriculture and Fisheries had been tinkering with industry reform since 2013.

“The time has come to cut the red tape and allow us to get on with our lives,” she said.

“We want to know when the proposed Sustainable Fisheries Strategy will be implemented.”

The ball of fisheries reform was set in motion by DAF back in 2013 under the

LNP Newman Government after consulting with stakeholders. The consulting was done by MRAG Asia Pacific, an independent consulting firm, and they put together the report, “Taking Stock: Modernising Fisheries Management in Queensland. https://www.m2cms.com. au/uploaded/5/takingstockfinalreport. pdf The report was released in 2015 after the ALP Palaszczuk Government was elected, with Mark Furner the current Minister for Agriculture and Fisheries, and the recommendations from the report formed the basis of the Queensland Government’s Sustainable Fisheries Strategy reform.

In 2019 legislation was passed for vessel tracking of the commercial inshore net, crab and line fisheries, for changes to recreational fisheries- bag limits and boat limits, for closures for snapper and pearl perch for both recreational fishers and for commercial fishers to adhere to a new total allowable catch

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(TAC) for black jewfish, pearl perch and snapper.

land government needs to keep them informed.

More changes can be found at https:// www.daf.qld.gov.au/business-priorities/ fisheries/sustainable/sustainable-fisheries-strategy/fisheries-reforms

“DAF has not provided any update to the SFS for over 8 months, only to state that they are “still committed to implementing the Sustainable Fisheries Strategy.” They will not provide a timeframe for implementation. They will not tell us if Quotas are going to be in force in 2021.”

The legislation that was passed back in 2019 was set to be imposed in 2020 and Australia’s commercial fishers would like to know when.

Australia’s commercial fishers are already struggling with psychological distress due to twenty years of reform to their industry; as documented in the “Sustainable Fishing Families: Developing Industry Human Capital through Health, Wellbeing, Safety and Resilience,” a report released in January 2019. They would like an update by DAF on the timeframe of the implementation of the Sustainable Fisheries Strategy to reduce the one of their stress components: The Unknown.

Ms Jensen states that the Queens-

“There is an internal review for Vessel Tracking due to begin before the end of 2020 as well, which was promised by the Minister after it was recommended to him by the SDNRAIC Parliamentary Committee. Fishers are looking forward to this, after many complaints about vessel tracking, including units catching on fire while at sea, units failing to poll location, privacy issues (including the DAF Fishnet Secure database being hacked by an unknown source), and billing issues.”

Thirteen volunteers helped Brettacorp revegetate north of Tully on Saturday

Brettacorp Planting Seeds of Hope for our Native Fauna and Flora IMOGEN KARS SOLUTIONS to climate breakdown are in our hands, and Tully-based non-profit is proving that.

Brettacorp Inc hosted their monthly tree-planting day on Saturday. The planting celebrated July Community Revegetation Day and a grant the non-profit received from the Communities Environment Program (CEP).

The grant, invested by the Australian Government, aims to support a wide range of small-scale, on-the-ground projects that aim to conserve, protect and manage our environment.

Brettacorp, along with 13 volunteers,

planted 428 native trees on Saturday just north of Tully. After watering and staking the trees, a new forest is set to grow.

Revegetation work involves replanting and rebuilding the vegetation of an area that would otherwise not regenerate naturally. It’s a vital act that promotes the natural growth of native plant species and enhances the habitats available to local wildlife, which in turn, lead to the longevity of endangered species. It also prevents soil erosion, protects water quality and creates a seamless and nurturing environment for ecosystems to begin to thrive again.

“We’re revegetating degraded and

unused land, mainly to protect endangered species such as the Southern Cassowary and the Mahogany Glider,” Brettacorp Inc co-founder Brett said.

He said it’s important the Wet Tropics community stands up for its native fauna and flora because it’s so unique.

“We have so much condensed and unique fauna that isn’t found anywhere else in the world. We want to try and enhance their habitat so that they’re there for future generations. Brettacorp is creating safe havens for the fauna of our region,” he said.

Founded in 2015 by Brett and his partner Sally, the movement has since

planted an incredible 40,000 native trees around the area.

“We’re just replanting native trees and using different methods - different spacing and different mulch and different technique and things,” Brett said.

He aims to bring the community together and spark environmental awareness across the Wet Tropics.

The team hosts a tree-planting day on the first Saturday of each month, with the next one being held at Smiths Gap off Old Tully Road on August 1st.

To get involved, call Brett on 0429 999 195, email brettacorp@outlook.com or donate at paypal.me/brettacorpinc.

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News in Brief Hinchinbrook Chamber of Commerce

HINCHINBROOK Chamber of Commerce, Industry & Tourism held its monthly meeting Monday July 13 with a room full of members and guests present. The chamber has continued to support local businesses through COVID-19 with many initiatives including online information sessions and workshops to ensure small business take advantage of adaptation and small business resilience grant applications.

Despite COVID-19 being an ongoing disaster, Queensland’s lockdown restrictions have continued to ease and the chamber is delivering numerous projects to help local businesses through the recovery period.

The recovery projects include: “E-commerce Microgrants” that will be available to businesses based in the Hinchinbrook Shire. The grants will assist businesses to create platforms that allow commercial transactions to be conducted electronically on the Internet.

COMMUNITY a name, after a locally-run competition.

‘Babinda Reins’ was the chosen winner from a short list of seven entries.

Babinda Taskforce, which ran the naming competition, says it was picked because it reflected that the town had “taken the reins” of its future after several setbacks, including cyclones Yasi and Larry, and the closure of the Babinda Sugar Mill, by moving forward with new projects for the town such as the Babinda Museum and hanging plants beautification initiative.

The Babinda Reins sculpture was created by British artist Jenny Scott using salvaged parts of machinery and equipment from the decommissioned Babinda Sugar Mill.

“Renovation Rebate for Regional Queensland”. The first home buyers grant in Queensland does not apply to the purchase of existing homes. There is currently an oversupply of affordable, yet vacant existing homes in regional Queensland but little incentive to invest in these areas. Chamber President Rachael Coco and Vice-President Peter Reitano will be lobbying in the lead-up to the state election to expand first home buyers grant to include existing homes using a “renovation rebate” model. They believe this will provide economic stimulus while supporting population growth and youth retention in regional Queensland.

Horse sculpture named The striking horse sculpture alongside the State Hotel in Babinda now has

and including all of North Queensland and Papua New Guinea,

The Taskforce said it would also welcome any private funding or donations from the community for the Museum,

District 201Q2 is home to over 1250 members in 62 Lions Clubs, 5 Leo Clubs and 10 Lioness Clubs.

Audrey’s journey to the top job commenced in 2008 when she was invited to join the Lions Club of Mackay Host.

She has subsequently served in a variety of positions to prepare her for this role including President of the Mackay Host and Mackay Blue River Lions Clubs, Zone Chairperson for the Mackay area plus various roles on District Cabinet including Second Vice District Governor, First Vice District Governor and now reaching the pinnacle of her service to date as District Governor.

COMMUNITY Support Centre Innisfail at 13-17 Donald Street is running a free Coping with Stress and Anxiety workshop on Wednesday, July 22 from 9.00am to 1.00pm.

Babinda Museum welcomes funding both to help get it off the ground and for ongoing running costs later down the track..

Raised on her parents grazing property south-west of Longreach, Audrey’s schooling was via correspondence and then boarding school at St. Hilda’s Anglican School at the Gold Coast. One of six children and the only girl in her family, she was very adept at a wide range of domestic and grazier duties from a young age. Audrey completed her training as a registered nurse in 1981 and completed midwifery training in 1983. During her Nursing Career she has completed a Bachelor of Business and Master of Business Administration, retiring in 2019 as the Operations Director Medical Division, Mackay Hospital & Health Service.

District Governor Audrey’s Theme for her year is “Lions – 2020 Vision in Service”.

Audrey Kenny takes top LiAudrey said she is passionate about ons job serving community needs, “ensuring

Everyone experiences stress from time to time which can be related to life demands, such as work, study, financial, relationships or caring for a family member.

This workshop is even more important especially during these unprecedented times of COVID-19, where everyone has been presented with their own challenges and may be dealing with excessive or chronic stress.

It is aimed at assisting participants to recognise these life stresses, as well as the implementation of coping strategies to deal with stress management.

Hand sanitiser will be available for use, social distancing will be observed, and the room is open to the outside.

Morning tea will be provided.

Registrations for this workshop can be done by contacting the Centre on 4043 8400.

Babinda Museum welcomes funding

‘Babinda Reins’ at its temporary spot beside the State Hotel

applied for several grants to meet the startup funding.

Coping with Stress and Anxiety workshop

“Shop the Hinchinbrook Way”, a ‘Go Local’ initiative that will be open to all Hinchinbrook businesses to participate in. This project will include a gift voucher giveaway and closed loop community gift card program that will boost the Hinchinbrook economy and celebrate supporting small businesses while using the hashtag #shopthehinchinbrookway.

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The Babinda Museum project has welcomed an estimated $3,000 in council funding to help it get off the ground.

The Museum will be located right alongside the Babinda Taskforce offices in Munro Street.

While it already has ample collections and artefacts to start with, the Museum still needs around $40,000-$50,000 to complete its electrical, lighting and display fitouts before it can open its doors.

Babinda Taskforce, which will run the Museum with the help of volunteers, has

There has been a changing of the guard at Lions District 201Q2 (North Queensland and Papua New Guinea) with Lion Audrey Kenny installed as the new District Governor for Lions Year 2020-2021.

For 64 years the Lions of North Queensland and PNG have been united in their efforts to provide much needed service to their communities under the leadership of their District Governor, with this being only the fifth time during this period that a Lady District Governor has been at the helm.

Stretching from Sarina in the south, west to the Northern Territory Border

that we meet the needs of our members, clubs and communities by reviewing what we have done and making sure it is still relevant, innovative, effective, and efficient means we can serve our communities with a vision for their future.

“We need to look forward with renewed energy and positivity so that we can increase our membership, enabling more service to those who need it most,” said Audrey.

Audrey is married to Lion Gary; they have two adult children and two “fur babies”. In her spare time she enjoys gardening, walking and is also a keen cyclist.

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Calls for Removal of Babinda Molasses Tank “Eyesore” IT is the site everyone sees when driving into Babinda from the north but after years of debate about its future, the local community now wants the old molasses tank dismantled and removed.

Next to the railway line and visible to thousands of travellers on the Bruce

Highway each day, the tank, previously used to store molasses from the longgone Babinda Sugar Mill, has become an eyesore. The town’s Chamber of Commerce wants it permanently decommissioned and removed so they can “move on” and possibly put up a new

‘iconic’ tank closer to Babinda’s CBD. “That’s the thing people see when they drive past Babinda,” said Chamber president Rod Edwards. “The first impression, they think, what a dump this place is. After all the good work we’re doing up town here, it’s all gone to waste.”

Over several years, the community had supported trying to have the old tank cleaned and new murals painted on its face to reflect Babinda’s status as Australia’s wettest town. There were concept designs and offers from the town’s community members for new pictures of giant frogs, umbrellas and similar motifs.

But the Chamber faced stumbling blocks when they approached the tank’s owner, Aurizon, to start any cleaning or refurbishing projects. Instead of giving them permission to go ahead, the company tried to convince Cairns Regional Council to take ownership of the old molasses tank, saying at the time that it had “historic significance to the community.”

The old molasses tank is no longer welcome

Economically Speaking THERE is an awesome saying that when you are given lemons in life, make lemonade with them.

The Cassowary Coast Regional Council has locked and loaded its budget for this year and of course it meant some winners and losers, plus some genuine lemon tasting moments.

Take for example the change from 15% discounts for early payment down to 10%. This has met with some anger from the community. No one likes a hit to the hip pocket, but in this matter perceptions are easy to rally around if you ignore circumstances elsewhere.

I am talking about the fact that the Cassowary Coast Regional Council charges for water as part of rates bills and it does so half yearly. Eg, in Brisbane and Ipswich, rates and water are separately paid quarterly, with water managed by Urban Utilities. The only discount for water is a pensioner subsidy of $120 spread over a whole year. The standard discount for rates is 10% for early payment.

The point here is compared to SEQ, even at 10% discount, ratepayers here are doing better because of the discount on water charges. I might

add that SEQ residents get discounts on their power because of competitive market conditions, whereas here the government-owned Ergon offers no such relief, hoovering up all that money and sending it directly to Brisbane’s treasury coffers.

The big challenge Council is tackling with this budget, is that we own and maintain a lot of ‘stuff’ that costs us a fortune. If you divvy the costs of all this ‘stuff’ across what is a teeny weeny number of ratepayers over an area roughly the size of the Sunshine Coast, it means we are forever on the back foot. Also assets like pipes for water and sewerage, roads and buildings, all age and need to be replaced so you can never get ahead. Unless you grow your population to help spread the costs.

On the other hand, some other decisions made in this budget are truly frustrating. Cancelling the façade improvement scheme is one of them. I am informed that Council decided in a huddle bubble workshop that businesses would be so quiet from COVID no one would want to use it.

This news has been greeted with universal disbelief. At this point though I’m going to put

down the subject of Council’s utter lack of consultation with the business community about this or anything else regarding economic development in this budget and step away from the urge to say something non-productive and, well, lemony.

Why? Well, like Scarlett O’Hara said, there’s always tomorrow and in this case, there’s always next year. We now have a solid picture of this Council’s focus and approach to consultation, so rather than throw lemons, our challenge as a group is to take a bigger view and work harder to ensure next year’s budget has more focus on economic activation.

Assuming of course, COVID will have eased up. It is really up to the dreaded virus what the next year will bring for our economy. The federal and state governments are much bigger players than our Council which is clearly steering back into traditional waters for the meantime. In terms of economic management in the face of a barrage of lemons, they appear to have produced a solid roadmap.

Council’s Chief Financial Officer, Mr Gurbindar Singh, deserves recognition in this regard.

Councillor Brett Moller has also been behind the push for the decommissioning and dismantling of the tank. “Aurizon need to recognise their role as a good corporate citizen and the importance to the Babinda community of having an entrance statement to their town, befitting of the proud history and heritage of this sugar town,” he said.

“The dilapidated state of disrepair of the molasses tank is an eyesore for the town and an embarrassment to Aurizon.”

(WTT has requested comment from the company about when it might start dismantling the molasses tank, but had not received a response at time of publication.)

Edwards said the issue has dragged on for too long and has called on Aurizon and Queensland Rail, whose land the structure is on, to get cracking on dismantling the tank without any further holdups. He said Aurizon has already indicated it will go ahead with getting rid of the tank, but has used COVID-19 restrictions as a reason for further delay.

“It’s not only the tank, it’s the surrounds there as well, it’s a mess,” said Edwards.

Babinda has not given up on the idea of having some sort of iconic tank as an eye-catching landmark to bring tourists into town. The Chamber has floated the idea of a new tank which it said if located strategically, would attract visitors into the town to have a closer look, take photos – and explore further into what Babinda has to offer.

A possible site for a new tank would be near the existing fountain feature on the other side of the highway, where visitors could drive into and use as a rest area and photos, then drive back out into Munro Street for a better look at the town.

The Chamber and Council will hold further discussions about any future iconic tank and its ideal location but in the short term, they hope the old one will soon be gone from the landscape

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Take On The Challenge SARI HYYTINEN THE continued opposition of Facts Vs Feelings I am observing that people continue to believe these are opposing concepts and perceive them in opposition to each other. This should not happen, but we should be making sure that we understand how they work together in a collaborative sense.

By the term ‘facts’ I am referring to science, historical events, and modern events. By the term ‘feelings’ I am referring to people’s emotions.

In my opinion we have come to an interesting time in western society internationally and I think it is important to understand how we came to be and think the way we do.

I think we are living in a social transition like we did in the sixties where we saw a lot of transition and change to how things were perceived in society. This is when the term ‘hippie’ arose to define people as members of a counterculture.

When I look at what is occurring now, I see the same thing happening. It is like a rebirth / transition of our social ideas, how we view ourselves and what we feel needs to be valued in our culture.

The term ‘woke’ is used to define the members of the modern counterculture because they have ‘woken up’ to the things that are wrong and need to be changed and fixed in society.

Sometimes I wonder if what people believe now what needs to be fixed is what needed to be fixed decades ago?

We have been discussing the changes needed in society for a long time and even though most of our population has been raised by the children born in the sixties counterculture and the beliefs that they wanted established when they came into adulthood in the nineties, they still believe that the same things need to be fixed. Are we not already living the way a lot of people who were raised at that time wanted us to live?

Do members of western society need to change the way they view themselves? Are they unaware that a lot of things have already changed in society, and society is already reflective of a lot of these changes?

We cannot deny that bad things have happened.

We also cannot deny that people are still hurting. I believe we need to spend more time acknowledging the good that has already happened and the things that have already changed.

Which is why I think we need to understand the importance of history: both modern and ancient. I believe we need to ensure the facts regarding the progress we have made, and understand what still needs to be done whilst we heal the emotions of the people who are still hurting from the bad things that happened.

Submit your letter by email to: editor@ WetTropicTimes.com.au Great work WTT on your new publication.

Following the consolidation of many regional newspapers, some opting for an online format which the older generation is not familiar with, we now have a publication that covers all of the wet tropics region with content that is spot on target , interesting and like the old CCT edition, is printing articles without fear or favour.

Great to see you back in print as I know there are some interesting times ahead; keep up the great work.

Matt Dyason Innisfail Discussing raw sugar’s future For over 30 years dieticians and doctors have pointed to cane sugar as a FOOD VILLAIN! But recent research in Australia and published worldwide has shown that raw sugar and sugar syrup have significant effects on both obesity and type-2 diabetes.

If producers switch to organic sugar production, then the sugar industry has a distinct rosy future especially in the production of healthy food and drinks. A significant change in production methods will ensure a very bright future.

I will be holding a FREE seminar at the Feluga Hotel on 7th of August at 10.30 am. A question and answer session will follow.

Lunch will be available at the hotel at completion of the seminar and question time. Numbers will be limited to 50 people due to Covid regulations. First in best dressed.

To book a meal at the hotel, ring Mark or Shelley on 4068 6107. To simply attend ring or text Swampy Marsh on 0417 135 693.

Cardwell dudded by CCRC yet again It would appear that the new CCRC is treating the southern area of the shire with similar disdain as we were treated by the previous administration. The recent budget shows Cardwell receiving funding for Balliol Street and the transit centre upgrades. This mon-

ey was allocated in last year’s budget; where did that funding disappear to?

The 18/19 Budget had an allocation for a pontoon in Meunga Creek which ended up being reallocated to the Northern end of the shire.

The rate charged for untreated gravity fed water in the south of the shire is approaching the cost of water in the north which is pumped and supplied via a water treatment plant. Since 2013 the cost of 500kl of water has risen by $440 in the south but only $94 in the north, remarkable considering the power price rises in that time. Does that seem fair to anybody?

Council states that it does not want a north south divide for the shire but has done little to change the perception that the southern area of the shire is still being treated unfairly.

Terry Aspinall Cardwell CASSOWARY STRIKES Whilst I am fully supportive of finding ways to reduce the deaths of these magnificent creatures, the reduction of speed limits will not stop it. When it was 100 km/h, vehicles sped past me, likewise it is now 80 km/h and I am still consistently overtaken even though I set the cruise control on the speed limit. If the limit is lowered it will more than likely increase the amount of speeding as motorists will become frustrated as the distance from Mission Beach to the Bruce Highway is a considerable distance to travel at that speed. One morning I was stopped waiting for a large bird to cross and an impatient person behind me was sounding his horn and flashing his lights, the vehicle then pulled out, overtook me and weaved through around the bird and the stationary vehicles from the oncoming traffic. The existing speed limit needs to be policed and offenders penalised, not the whole community. You cannot drive from the Cowley Beach turn off area to Innisfail without passing a police speed detection vehicle, it needs to be reassigned to monitor speeds on the Mission Beach to Tully road and it will certainly improve the current situation.

John Taifalos

Senators Urged to Head North to Hear Reef Regs Concerns

QUEENSLAND’S peak sugarcane growers’ organisation, CANEGROWERS, will tell a Senate inquiry this month it is time for a thorough review of the way scientific research on Great Barrier Reef water quality is managed and scrutinised.

“We welcome the announcement that the pandemic-delayed public hearings of the Senate inquiry into the evidence base behind reef regulations have been rescheduled,” CANEGROWERS CEO Dan Galligan said. “But we are very disappointed that the committee is now only planning to visit Brisbane later this month,” he said.

“This inquiry is looking into the evidence that is used to substantiate significant legislation that affects everyday farming practices in Queensland and we think to get a true impression of the impact of these laws, politicians need to be in the regions talking directly to farmers.

“The original schedule with Senators visiting Cairns and Townsville should be revisited. It’s important for Senators to hear from our CANEGROWERS grower representatives close to their districts and also take the opportunity to visit cane farms."

CANEGROWERS is advocating for a review and overhaul of the current system that manages the funding, quality, synthesis and communication of research used to inform government policy related to Reef water quality where those policies have such an impact on farmers.

“We have poor policy choices made by government such as escalating intrusive regulations on farm practices supposedly being based on scientific evidence,” Mr Galligan said. “This has led to widespread and understandable cynicism of the science.

“Restoring confidence in the science and re-setting policy will require a shift to more open and transparent processes and the first step is thorough review of what’s happening now.”

CANEGROWERS will highlight to the Senate Committee the way in which decisions of government have led to farmers being unfairly treated.

“For example, the Paddock to Reef (P2R) program that is used by government to assess industry progress towards water quality targets significantly undervalues and underestimates what is happening on cane farms in Queensland – actually ignoring a large amount of practice change and innovation,” Mr Galligan said.

“While the State Government uses its own reporting programs to claim progress towards best practice adoption is slow, we actually have over a third of the sugarcane area in Queensland voluntarily accredited in the industry best practice program Smartcane BMP. “This is ahead of targets agreed to by the State Government which assists with funding for the implementation of the program yet its successes and results are being ignored.”

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KZ7 Training Tribe Members Rally Around Local Family MARIA GIRGENTI THE KZ7 TRAINING ‘tribe’ have rallied around one of their own members and the Huey family in Innisfail, who recently lost a loved one to brain cancer by supporting Beanies for Brain Cancer campaign.

Just three weeks after being diagnosed with a brain tumour, Brayden Huey tragically lost his cousin Melissa Nielsen, aged 38, to brain cancer. Melissa’s death has rocked him, his close-knit family, friends and the local community.

After Nielsen's family bought 60 dation beanies to them together to brain cancer.

diagnosis, the Huey Mark Hughes Founraise funds and wore raise awareness for

Sadly, Melissa passed away on June 10 before the NRL Beanie Up for Brain Cancer Round in mid-June, so Brayden made it his personal goal to continue raising awareness and money for the cause by selling beanies.

Huey and his family also made a promise they would ensure Melissa's family would be looked after, and her three young children would never forget their mother.

At the end of 2019, he started his fitness journey and trains three times a week, and said he has always been embraced by his fellow KZ7 tribe members.

Huey's fitness buddies at KZ7 approached him and said they wanted to get behind his family by supporting the cause. Forty beanies were sold in just a few days, with close to $2,700 already raised for brain cancer.

"I have been totally overwhelmed by the support from the KZ7 family. They have done so much to help myself and my family during this sad and difficult time," said Huey.

“They really got behind the campaign

Salt Brings Flavour to Mission Beach IMOGEN KARS AS Australia was locking down amidst COVID-19, Briony and Luke were rustling up a plan to bring a unique fine-dining experience to the Wet Tropics.

Salt Mission Beach serves up delectable tapas, platters and mains with a twist: their unique dining experience involves cooking with hot Himalayan salt blocks.

Featuring cook-it-yourself options, Briony and Luke wanted to create a holistic food experience that was bold, exciting and fresh.

Food cooked on salt blocks is penetrated by the moisture within the salt, creating a deeper flavour than rock or table salt. Blocks of Himalayan salt can be used to grill, bake, saute and even cure foods, “We sort of stumbled upon the idea of cooking on salt blocks. We were looking for something completely different from anywhere in town,” Luke said.

Cooking on Himalayan salt blocks is

by buying beanies and other things like donating a marquee for Melissa's wake which has really made a difference."

Nielsen, the beloved Cairns lawyer has been described as an incredible woman whose spirit, drive and deep empathy for others will not be forgotten.

A partner at Miller Harris Lawyers for 15 years, Nielsen was also a board member of Advance Cairns and Cairns Women's Legal Services and generously donated her time for pro-bono legal cases.

She will also be remembered as a maternal health champion after more than $11,000 was raised in her honour to assist more mothers in Papua New Guinea to survive childbirth.

These funds will be used to by Send Hope Not Flowers to fund a major project to assist mothers to survive childbirth in developing countries and ensure Nielsen's legacy lives on. During her time at Miller Harris Lawyers, Nielsen helped raise $150,000 for the organisation, and was proud of the positive impact she was able to make.

Nielsen is sorely missed by her husband Rudy, three young children, parents, sisters, extended family, friends and local community.

According to the Mark Hughes Foundation, one person every five hours is diagnosed with brain cancer in Australia and only two out of 10 people diagnosed will live more than five years. Brain cancer survival rates have increased by just 1% over the last 30 years.

needed funds for research, to create awareness and support brain cancer patients and their families.

Since MHF first came up with the idea to sell beanies to raise funds for research back in 2014, close to 500,000 beanies have been sold and $18 million raised for brain cancer research and funding Brain Cancer Care nurses in regional Australia.

Brain cancer kills more children than any other disease and takes the lives of more people aged under 40 in Australia than any other cancer, yet received less than 5% of federal government funding for cancer research.

NRL Beanie Up for Brain Cancer round was held in Round 6 June 18 - 21 and despite the limited crowd numbers at games, 135,000 MHF beanies were sold, raising $2.55 million which far surpassed their target of $2 million.

The Mark Hughes Foundation (MHF) is a charity formed in Newcastle by Mark and Kirralee Hughes following Mark's diagnosis with brain cancer in 2013.

Anyone wanting to get involved in the campaign by buying a MHF beanie for $25 or to donate, can get in touch with Brayden Huey on 0488 044 303 and Lisa Sue San on 0419 772 756.

It is the mission of MHF to raise much

In honouring Nielsen's final wish of establishing a scholarship for a student at Babinda State School where she graduated from, the Melissa Nielsen Bursary for Leadership and Community Wellbeing has been established.

This bursary raised $16,700 and will be awarded annually to a Year 12 female student at Babinda State School who has demonstrated leadership and support to others in their school community.

IMG 5162: KZ7 Training tribe members have supported Brayden Huey (back row: third from left) and his family in their quest to defeat brain cancer by purchasing MHF beanies

not only unique to Mission Beach - it’s a concept that the Australian dining scene hasn’t explored too deeply yet, either.

“It’s only really starting to take off with Michelin star chefs in America, and we came across a restaurant in Dubai that also does it. To my knowledge there’s nowhere in Australia that does it,” Luke said.

Himalayan salt is renowned worldwide for its healing and balancing properties, and contains the same 84 minerals that the human body hosts, including sodium chloride, sulphate, calcium and magnesium.

Despite its name, most Himalayan salt is sourced from the Khewra salt mines in Pakistan - which is the second largest of its kind in the world. The salt is compressed, compacted and crystallised by tectonic pressure over 200 to 600 million years.

“The salt has a lot of healing and balancing properties and overall it’s just better for you than cooking with normal salt or oil,” Briony said.

The restaurant is also fitted out with salt lamps and candles, in a bid to embrace the healing powers of the mineral.

Himalayan salt lamps are said to radiate negative ions, which promote energy levels and yield a feeling similar to spending time in nature.

“We’ve had a few people say how calming it is up there - we’ve got some salt lamps, and the candles and of course the food (cooked on the salt),” Briony said.

Salt Mission Beach hosted their opening night last Friday and was blown away by the turnout.

“It was a breeze. It was perfect - every table was turned over a few times. We had a lot of people come in and we haven’t had one bad review so far, so it seems people are really enjoying it,” Briony said.

Luke said their aim is to create an out-of-the-box experience for Mission Beach and focus on innovation.

“I like to step outside of the normal and try new things and keep growing with new things,” Luke said.

Every item on the menu is created with thought and intricacy, and Luke’s paramount focus is fresh and quality ingredients.

“I want it to be very fresh, especially seafood- we don't use anything frozen.

Even down to the kids meals - I hand make the chicken poppers rather than buying them frozen,” he said.

They even make an effort to be as inclusive to dietary requirements as possible. Everything that can be made gluten-free is, and there’s also a great

range of options for vegans.

With a menu that includes salmon ceviche and chocolate fondue with maple bacon, Mission Beach has certainly stepped up its fine-dining game.

Salt Mission Beach is open every night except Wednesdays from 5.30 8.30 pm.

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Ralph Laksa clocks up 21 years of volunteer service as Chairman of Innisfail Youth and Family Care MARIA GIRGENTI A GENUINE passion for the safety of young people has seen Ralph Laksa clock up 21 years of volunteer service as Chairman of Innisfail Youth and Family Care.

Laksa has been formally acknowledged for his service with the presentation of a framed certificate.

He was approached by then co-ordinator Eva Griffiths of Innisfail Youth and Family Care who asked if he would take on the role of Chairman, and he was elected in August 1998.

Laksa joined the police force in 1981 with his first posting in Townsville and in 1986 completed a sixmonth course in criminal law and became a police prosecutor.

In 1993 he moved to Innisfail where he continued to work as a police prosecutor until 2005.

After leaving the police force, he was successful in his application and appointed manager at the Department of Communities, Child Safety and Disability Services centre in Innisfail, where he is also responsible for the Child Safety's Regional intake service based in Cairns.

Laksa is very much a people person and has been described as a natural leader with the ability to get people onside.

He believes collaboration is very important, especially among like-minded people who have similar values and work together for a shared and focused outcome.

As Chairman of Innisfail Youth and Family Care Inc, Laksa assists the committee who set the strategic

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mandate for the organisation as to how it will run, its vision and purpose, planning days, reviewing agendas and budgets, as well as attending meetings.

"You need to have people on a committee whose values align with the organisation, are prepared to do some hard work and who can have those difficult and challenging conversations”, he said.

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The need for a youth shelter was identified when a visiting social worker observed several homeless young people in the area. The organisation first started with a house in Alice Street for boys which was initially run by volunteers as a night shelter.

The not-for-profit organisation was incorporated in 1981 prior to moving to the current location at Danielle Street in the early 1980s.

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There have been many highlights over the years, including the re-opening of the Youth Recreation Centre (Boiler Room) in 1999 and taking over the domestic violence support service from Johnstone Shire Council in 2005.

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"Looking to the future, our aim is continued growth of the organisation and to be more self-sufficient through grants, in-kind support, and donations so we can continue to support families," said Laksa.

Laksa said he would like to see politicians, in particular housing and community ministers who have portfolios across the state be more proactive by visiting rural and remote communities so they can observe and hear about the issues being faced by them.

"No matter where you live, it is important to become involved, contribute and be an active member in your community through volunteering so find out about the many different organisations and clubs, find one that interests you and lend a hand. If everyone did a little, then a lot would come from that."

In 2009, he was awarded a prestigious Paul Harris Fellow award by Innisfail-Fitzgerald Rotary Club for his significant contribution in the community, and in 2000 received a Centenary Medal for Community Service/ Volunteer.

A total of 15,838 medals were issued and this medal commemorated 100 years of federation and acknowledged the challenges of the new century by recognising citizens and other people who contributed to Australian society or government.

Laksa has been married for 20 years to wife Anita, the CEO of Innisfail Youth and Family Care and is very much a family man, with five children aged between seven and 19.

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Tully Support Centre News with

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IF you are experiencing issues in your relationship, the Tully Support Centre can provide individual and family support and counselling for Domestic and Family Violence issues. The TSC services communities right across the Cassowary Coast. Please call 40681004 to make an appointment.

A healthy relationship means different things to different people, but most people would agree that a healthy relationship begins with respect. Our relationship grows as we grow. As couples and as individuals, there are some basic things we can do to ensure that as we grow, our relationships grow, and we do not grow apart.

Good communication Contrary to popular belief people are not mind readers; “Well if you don’t know I’m not telling you” will not end well. When people bottle things up, they come out in negative ways such as, increased use of alcohol, overeating or an explosive argument.

However, sometimes we lack the confidence or we don’t speak up because we want to avoid confrontation. This may work in the short-term, but it does not resolve the issue and can cause problems in the future.

It may help to speak to someone else first. Try to speak to someone who is removed from the situation: a support worker may be able to help.

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is also about being able to rely on their support, being able to bring up an issue and have confidence in your partner, that you can speak about it as adults and resolve the issue.

Honesty Being honest is crucial to a good relationship, even “white lies” do damage to a healthy relationship. We need to be honest about our feelings, our thoughts, and our actions. Honesty, communication, and trust underpin a healthy relationship and add to our respect for ourselves, our partners and our relationships.

Respect Respect for one another is a key part of a healthy relationship. It’s okay to disagree, but you must respect each other’s opinions and differences.

Respect is not gained through fear or control, if you are scared of your partner; it is not a healthy relationship. If your partner uses threats of violence, financial control, access to children or other ‘punishments’, then this is actually Domestic Violence. They have no place in a healthy, respectful relationship.

A relationship takes effort, and it doesn’t always come easily. But if you love and respect the person you are with and they love and respect you, then there is nothing that two people cannot accomplish or overcome.

The Tully Support Centre is funded by the Queensland Government and services communities throughout the Cassowary Coast.

The Centre is located at 54 Bryant Street in Tully; opening hours are Monday to Thursday from 9am to 1pm & 2pm to 4pm.

To register your interest or more information about groups and other services, please call 4068 1004, check the Tully Support Centre online at www.tullysupportcentre.com.au, or follow us on Facebook: “Tully Support Centre Inc.”.

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Mena Creek State School Celebrates Centenary of Education MARIA GIRGENTI MENA Creek State School is celebrating its centenary in 2020 and recently held a special assembly attended by past, present and future students, teachers and community members.

A time capsule made by South Johnstone Mill and buried at the school's 75th anniversary celebrations in 1995 was unearthed by students and after much prising, the seal was broken to reveal its contents.

Two pairs of Mena Creek School shorts, a 75th stubby cooler, coffee

SCHOOL cup, teaspoons, two commemorative ribbons, glass, ruler, 1995 Prep class photo, a floppy disc, cassette tape

by Principal Greg Burns containing songs 'Hard Working Man' by Brooks and Dunn and 'We'll Burn That Bridge' mostly stood the test of time after being in the capsule for 25 years.

A special cake to mark the milestone was cut by Bev Travers (nee Haack) who attended the school from 1954 -1961, and current Prep students Maddison and Abbey.

Cameron Wedgwood, who has been Principal for 12 years spoke briefly about the school's history and the urgency, anticipation and excitement which would have been experienced at the school's opening and its future motto of 'Living Through Learning.'

Matthew Abbott completed all his primary schooling at Mena Creek from preschool to Year 6 and was boy school captain in 1995 when the school celebrated 75 years.

Abbott, who had 15 in his class and 100 students at the school said he had

Past student Bev Travers (nee Haack) and Prep students Maddison and Abbey cut the centenary cake

many fond memories of his time which included playing sports, camping trips to Etty Bay, Tinaroo, Holloways Beach and Chillagoe, and to this day still had friends from his school days.

Year 6 senior leaders Jasmeen, Amy, Mary-Anne and Jasleen spoke about different aspects of schooling at Mena Creek.

In 2020, there are enough laptops and computers for each student. Senior students can program robots and the school has a well-equipped library, as well as a great supply of sports equipment, musical instruments and science resources.

Jasmeen said school safety is taken very seriously with everyone following the Code of Conduct, which means being responsible for your work and actions, as well as being courteous, caring and kind to everyone.

“Mena Creek has two multi-age classrooms,” Jasmeen said. “Prep to Year 3 students and Years 4 - 6 have separate classrooms so teachers can focus more on individual students.”

Friday, July 17, 2020 Amy said everyone loves the variety of books in the library and the colourful playgrounds are also popular. The school has spacious classrooms and students can take part in instrumental and class music and art. On the oval, there is a long jump pit, cricket pitch and well-equipped sports shed.

The school, multicultural from the outset, was officially opened on March 15, 1920 with Miss Mabel Fenwick as the first Principal and enrolments for the December quarter was 13 students which increased to about 30 in 1926.

At the time, Mena Creek was an isolated community with only a few tracks connecting it to Innisfail and Silkwood.

A tram, train line and horses provided transport and cars were a rare sight.

At the end of April, members of Mena Creek State School 100 Year Reunion committee held a meeting and decided to postpone the centenary reunion this September due to the uncertainty surrounding COVID-19, a new date set for June 18 - 19, 2021.

Mena Creek school leaders Dain and Amy with the time capsule buried 25 years ago in 1995 at the school's 75th anniversary celebrations

Innisfail State College Drop Off Upgrade Completed in Time for School Return

STUDENTS returning to Innisfail State College this week have experienced a safer and more efficient drop off to school thanks to the timely completion of works conducted by Cassowary Coast Regional Council (CCRC).

Innisfail State College’s new access and exit points were designed to support student and community safety due to the inadequacy of previous infrastructure, combined with the growth of the college enrolment.

CCRC Mayor Mark Nolan said the newly completed works include alterations to access roads and footpaths, new signage and reconfiguration of the school’s carpark.

“The safety of our community is Council’s highest priority and we’re pleased to know the new entry and access points to Innisfail State College are complete in time for school to return this week,” said Cr Nolan.

“This is a great example of collaboration between community, Council and State to deliver benefits to the Cassowary Coast,” he said.

The project was made possible

thanks to $122,000 in funding from the Queensland Government’s School Transport Infrastructure Program – a result of collaborative advocacy by Shane Knuth MP with the Innisfail State College and Council.

Knuth said it was great to see the completion of the long-awaited Innisfail State College drop off and pick up zone.

“Parents and teachers have been lobbying for an upgrade for years,” Knuth said.

“I have seen first-hand the issues that the old drop off area was causing.

I am pleased together we were able to secure the funding and that the work is now completed.The benefits of this will provide more safety to all users.”

Innisfail State College Principal Kate MacDonald said, “the previous layout wasn’t well configured to safely accommodate our school needs, and was compounded by a 70 percent increase in college student numbers since 2010.

“Now that we’re back at school it’s great to see how much safer and more efficient the new layout is and we’d like to express our gratitude to everyone

who helped us to achieve this outcome.”

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Bunmee Thai at the RSL

COME in and test our great menu. We provide a choice of traditional Thai or a great Australian menu that is sure to tempt all members of the family. Buffet style or a la carte, plenty of room for everyone and a wide-open area that allows for social distancing in these difficult times.

You can get a really tasty crumbed Steak with Chips, Salad and Gravy, the traditional Roast of the Day or even a great Burger with the lot.

For the more adventurous you can sample our Thai menu starting with Thai Fish Cakes, A Laksa or Phad Thai. There’s plenty of Curry’s to choose from, and we include a touch of seafood as well, in both Aussie style and Thai.

The perfect blend of local and international cuisine, I would certainly come in and try the menu and see for yourself. If you like time to decide, you can find the menu online at the RSL Facebook page or website so you can plan ahead. Innisfail RSL caters for all members of the community, not just the traditional returned servicemen, so come on in, bring the family and enjoy the atmosphere.

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Friday, July 17, 2020

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POLICE nection with the commission of a drug offence and unlawful possession of a category R weapon.

He is scheduled to appear in Innisfail Magistrates Court on August 10.

heading out on the road: • Regularly check your speed when driving • Always drive to the conditions; if weather and/ or road conditions are poor, slow down, and don‘t drive tired

Police urge motorist to slow Youth charged with multiple down, and drive to the condi• Don’t follow too closely; leave a property offences, Innisfail two-second gap and increase the gap in tions Between February 1 and July 9, it will be alleged that a 15-year-old local boy committed a number of property offences at addresses in Webb, South Innisfail, and East Innisfail.

On Saturday morning, police located the boy at an Innisfail Estate address and a search was conducted at the property.

It will be alleged that the boy was in possession of property related to a number of break and enters, as well as a quantity of cannabis and drug utensils.

He was charged with ten counts of burglary, and one count each of enter dwelling with intent at night, enter premises and commit indictable offence, possess tainted property, possess dangerous drugs and possess drug utensil.

He is scheduled to appear in Innisfail Children’s Court at a later date.

Drugs and weapons charges, Flying Fish Point Around 7am on Saturday July 11, officers executed a search warrant at a Feldt Street address.

It will be alleged that as a result of that search, officers located a quantity of cannabis, cannabis resin, drug paraphernalia and a taser.

A 20-year-old local man was charged with two counts of possessing a dangerous drug, and one count each of possessing drug utensils, possess property suspected of having been used in con-

Police issued a 23-year-old Bungalow man with a $533 fine for driving without due care after a traffic crash on the Bruce Highway on Sunday morning.

Initial investigations suggest that the driver was travelling along the highway at Daradgee at about 11.50am when he lost control of the vehicle.

The vehicle then left the road before continuing down a ditch and rolling over onto its roof.

The driver was the only occupant of the vehicle and he sustained no injuries.

A 38-year-old Springwood man has been issued a $1,245 infringement notice and eight demerit points, along with a pre-impoundment and a high-speed suspension notices after being intercepted by the Innisfail Road Policing Unit on the Bruce Highway, Midgenoo around 5pm on Sunday afternoon.

It is alleged that the driver was travelling at 142km/h in a 100km/h zone.

Police want to remind motorists how dangerous speeding is.

By exceeding the speed limit, you are increasing the time it takes for you to stop, and therefore increasing your risk of serious injury or death.

The consequences of driving too fast can have huge impacts, not just on the victims of road crashes but also on the families, friends and the emergency service workers who attend these crashes.

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charged with drink driving. As a result, his licence was suspended and he is scheduled to appear at the Innisfail magistrates Court on August 10.

Disturbance, Kurrimine Beach An 18-year-old Mount Sheridan man was issued with an $800 public nuisance ticket on Saturday night.

It will be alleged that at about 9.30pm the man was heavily intoxicated and became abusive towards staff before attempting to fight a number of guests after he was refused entry to a Jacobs Road business.

July 16 Speeding, O’Brien’s Hill

If you observe a road incident, we encourage you to contact police, and if you have dash-cam footage, we also encourage motorists to provide police with the footage.

Please slow down, drive to the conditions and be safe on our roads.

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High range drink driver, Cowley Creek A 44-year-old Alligator Creek man was intercepted on the Bruce Highway around 6.30pm Saturday night for speeding and drink driving.

It will be alleged that he was travelling at 107km/h in a 90km/h zone.

It will be further alleged that the man returned a breath test reading of 0.171 per cent BAC. He was issued with a $266 traffic infringement notice for speeding and was

A 49-year-old Pin Gin Hill woman was issued with a $444 traffic infringement notice this morning. She was intercepted on Palmerston Highway, O’Brien’s Hill at about 6am allegedly travelling at 108km/h in an 80km/h zone.

Speeding, Deeral At about 1pm on Wednesday afternoon, a 27-year-old Yarrabah man was issued with a $622 traffic infringement notice after it will be alleged that he was travelling at 134km/h in a 100km/h zone, on the Bruce Highway in Deeral.

It will be further alleged that the red P plates he had on the vehicle were unreadable. He was issued with a $213 traffic infringement notice for failing to display legible red P plates.

Noise abatement direction given, Webb Around 9pm Wednesday night officers were called to a Jodrell Street address in relation to loud music. A 19-year-old resident was issued with a 96 hour noise abatement direction.

BEWARE: Scammers want you to believe you have an arrest warrant ● If you receive a phone call or a phone book or online search.

CAIRNS police recently received a at the local police station.

number of complaints from concerned local residents regarding phone scams.

One of the most recent scams involves an unknown person telling the resident that there is a warrant out for their arrest and that their name is linked to a series of criminal offences.

The scammers may spin a range of stories about why an arrest warrant has been issued, including that you have failed to pay taxes.

Scammers typically ask for money to be sent via wire transfer as it’s nearly impossible to recover money sent this way.

They may also ask for a person’s financial and other personal details to access their money and use this information to commit other scams.

Residents are urged NOT to provide personal bank account or other details such as date of birth over the phone, and report suspicious calls like this to SCAMwatch immediately.

Local police will never call and ask you to pay for a fine online or over the phone.

Should you have a legitimate issue requiring police intervention, trust me, local police will be in touch in person.

They may leave a calling card for you, or contact you by phone to arrange an appointment to have the matter resolved

Local residents are urged to be alert and on guard if you receive a phone call from someone saying you have an arrest warrant and asking you to pay a fee, hang up and do not respond.

If in doubt, don’t use the contact details provided – look up the government department or organisation yourself in the phone book or online and phone or email them.

Tips on how to protect yourself:

email out of the blue from someone claiming to be from the Commonwealth Department of Public Prosecutions or Australian Taxation Office telling you about an arrest warrant, hang up.

● If you have any doubts about the identity of any caller who claims to represent a government department, contact the body directly. Don’t rely on numbers, email addresses or websites provided by the caller – find them through an independent source such as

● The CDPP is advising people to be vigilant when receiving phone calls of this nature and if in doubt about the authenticity of a call that you receive from the CDPP, contact them on one of the publicly listed phone numbers or email inquiries@cdpp.gov.au. ● Never send any money via wire transfer to anyone you do not know or trust. ● Never give your personal, credit card or online account details over the phone unless you made the call and the phone number came from a trusted source. If you think you have provided your account details to a scammer, contact your bank or financial institution immediately.

How to report a scam: ● You can report scams to the ACCC via the SCAMwatch report a scam page. ● For more information about this type of scam that uses threats, click here If you have paid money to one of these scams, you can report it to ReportCyber.

A similar scam has been previously reported to Scam Watch with the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC).

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Friday, July 17, 2020

NDIS registered provider expands A huge thanks and shout out to Luke and his INNISFAIL NDIA registered team from Custom Build service provider, Life Ur Constructions, David and Way located in the Central Russell from In Electrics, Arcade has recently Michael and his team from undergone extensive Spry Painting, Daniel from renovations and is excited Wallwork Studios, Damien to offer NDIS participants of and Cathy from Innisfail the Cassowary Coast their Carpet Court and volunteer first sensory room. seamstress Lenore Puccini.

The extensions have Time in a sensory room helps individuals to improve incorporated much more needed office space for their visual, auditory and Life Ur Way administration tactile processing, as well staff and current visiting as fine and gross motor therapists such as speech skills by providing a sense pathology, occupational of calm and comfort. The therapy, physiotherapy and sensory room assists exercise physiology. individuals to learn to selfServices provided by regulate their behaviours Life Ur Way include one on which improves focus. one support to enable NDIS The underwater reef participants to work towards theme incorporates our and achieve their goals. local links with one of the These services include great natural wonders of the  Richard with his creature creations in the sensory support coordination, world. Life Ur Way worked playroom assistance with social and with local trades people, community participation,  Harlem is mesmerised with the fish and coloured artists and volunteers to assistance with daily tank in the sensory playroom make this project a reality. life, support with selfcare, house and yard maintenance, supported independent living, therapy assistance and early childhood early intervention support.

The Life Ur Way disability support team consists of more than 60 support staff that cover the entire Cassowary Coast region.

The Life Ur Way administration staff consists of Anthony Cini and Alison Den-Hartog (Directors), Samara Den-Hartog (Office Manager), Raelene Ambrum and Tayla Goulter (Administration Officers), Connie Torrisi and Helen Morrison (Support Co The new sensory playroom at Life Ur Way ordinators), Isabella Cini - Early Childhood Early Intervention Therapy  Jordan enjoys playing with bubbles in the sensory Assistant (ECEI) and Support Coordinator, playroom Cindy McLeish - Supported Independent Living (SIL) House Manager and Wendy Ghidella (Finance Manager).

The Life Ur Way Early Intervention Playgroup started on Tuesday, July 14 and will run every Tuesday from 10.00am - 12.00pm.

The playgroup is held in the new sensory room and is available to NDIS participants aged 0-5 years.

The sensory room is also available to anyone who has a NDIS plan, and bookings can be made via email: admin@lifeurway. com.au, phone: 07 4015  Life Ur Way staff members: Anthony Cini, Helen Morrison, Alison Den-Hartog, 2994 or by dropping into Isabella Cini, Samara Den-Hartog, Connie Torrisi, Wendy Ghidella and seated: the office at Shop 21-21a Central Arcade, Innisfail.

Raelene Ambrum  Lily loves doing activities in the sensory playroom

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Sullivan and Nicolaides open in Tully

Tait’s Family Martial Arts

MY son and I own and operate Tait’s Family Martial Arts and thought sharing what is important and necessary for the community to hear. Martial arts can greatly benefit children of all ages for several reasons, including building confidence, reinforcing discipline, teaching respect, better listening, team building, setting and achieving goals and even relieving stress.

Skills like empathy, responsibility and self-discipline need to be learned as a child matures. The study of martial arts is a useful way to teach developing children these skills that can positively affect

We do not teach violence. Our programs help students carry themselves with confidence and respect, improved social skills and have friends for life.

To conclude, martial arts can help calm and focus young minds while teaching them important skills, and stressing physical violence as a last resort. Practices such as Taekwondo and Hapkido are much more than a means of teaching kids a sport, but gaining life skills.

Photo left to right: Zacary, Brendan, Zac, Wax, Caine and Topu (photo taken before COVID- 19)

Lessons in Taekwondo, Hapkido, Tai Chi and Arnis De Mano

CO-LOCATED within Tully Medical centre, SNP are open 0800-1500 Monday to Thursday (closed for lunch 12001230) and 0800-1300 Fridays.

For more information including collection centre locations and opening hours visit www.snp.com.au or call 4252 6904. All pathology referrals are accepted.

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behavior and character education now and in the future.

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With collection centres throughout QLD including Innisfail and Cardwell, SNP are excited to offer an extensive Pathology service to patients in Tully and the wider area.

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IT has been 3 years this month since Jay took over Innisfail Dentists. Jay joined the practice in 2009 as Dr Christer Lindee’s partner.

When Dr. Lindee decided to retire in 2017, it was an easy decision for Jay to take over the sole ownership of the practice.

Innisfail Dentists is an Accredited Dental Practice and has been serving the people of the Cassowary Coast for over 25 years. The loyalty and trust of our patients, who have trusted us with taking care of their oral health needs made this possible, and we at Innisfail Dentists would like to thank all of you.

minimally invasive implant surgery and most patients experience minimal pain so you can get back to enjoying life. The final result is a beautiful, predictable and permanent tooth replacement.

Has it been a while since your last visit to the dentist? Call and book an appointment with us, we are always happy to welcome new patients to our practice. Many dental issues can be identified and either be prevented or treated early. That is why seeing the dentist once every 6-12 months is a good idea. It is like having your car regularly serviced by a mechanic. We call that “Active Maintenance” because it doesn’t happen by itself. Effort is needed. We are here to help you get your smile back!

We are always improving our quality of service and continually upgrading equipment and procedures.

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Whales Make Their Mark in Mission Beach IMOGEN KARS

IT’S a special time of the year for lovers of the sea, with the arrival of the humpback whale in Mission Beach and surrounding shores.

The fleet migrates up the east coast of Australia to Tropical North Queensland every year from Antarctica after a summer of feeding on krill. Our subtropical waters provide the perfect environment for their mating and birthing routines, before making their journey back down to Antarctic waters.

The whales usually arrive around the end of June or the beginning of July and are expected to stay until at least the beginning of September. Mission Beach, at the tip of their migration path, is the last to see them and the first to lose them.

Adele from Mission Beach Charters said they saw their first whale on Friday, June 26th after hearing they had been in Townsville just the week before.

“I’m not sure who was louder in the boat - me or the guests!” she said.

Adele explained that this is a very special year for humpback whale migration: it’s estimated that 40,000 whales are currently migrating up the east coast, a capacity that hasn’t been seen since before World War II. “In the early 1960s, we were down to just 40 whales migrating up the east coast. It's really great. All of the conservation efforts and the bans on whaling have done amazing things,” Adele said.

Southern Cross University humpback whale researcher and Oceania Project director, Dr Wally Frank-

lin, said it’s an interesting phenomenon.

“It took them a long time to get back, but they’re back up to what is probably approaching what the population would have been prior to the last period of whaling,” he said.

According to Franklin, it took around 30 years from the 1960s to the early 1990s for whale numbers to get to 1000. Since then, the numbers have rapidly grown and now the population is expected to curve or flatten.

“We don’t at all understand what are the factors that will cause that. It could be the amount of breeding space available up in the breeding areas in the Great Barrier Reef and other parts of the Pacific, it could be to do with just the sheer numbers of whales that could affect the birthing rates, it could be to do with food production in Antarctica,” Franklin said.

While in theory the numbers should deliver an exceptional year of whale watching, Mission Beach has been far too windy over the last couple of weeks.

“We’ve had lots of people who want to go and look at humpbacks, but we haven't been out too much because of the weather. It hasn't been playing nice,” Adele said.

A flat ocean is perfect for whale watching, but Adele isn’t too worried at all.

“Right now, we’re at the beginning of arrival so there’ll be plenty of time to see them. The more whales there are, the better chance we have of seeing them!” she said.

If you’re interested in booking a whale watching expedition with Mission Beach Charters, phone 0475 885 205 or email info@missionbeachcharters.com.au.

Friday, July 17, 2020

MILL STATISTICS ACROSS THE REGION HERBERT RIVER Cane Crushing Statistics

for 2020 Crushing statistics for Week 3 ending Saturday, July 11 2020 Crushing Weekly Season to Season Date Total Tonnes Cane Crushed 172,607 11.21

CCS

374,388 11.11 4,160,000

Season estimate

Tully Sugar

Cane Crushing Statistics for 2020 Crushing statistics for Week 4 ending Friday, July 10 2020 Crushing Weekly Season to Season Date Total Tonnes 91,040 307,652 Cane Crushed 735 Tonnes Cane 748

Crushed / hour CCS

11.79

11.36 2,400,000 2,092,348

Season estimate Balance to crush

SOUTH JOHNSTONE MILL Cane Crushing Statistics

for 2020 Crushing statistics for Week 3 ending Sunday, July 12 2020 Crushing Weekly Season to Season Date Total Tonnes Cane Crushed 36,227 CCS Season estimate

11.25

86,727 11.03 1,433,500

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Horticultural Growers Need Flat Rate Electricity Charges to Remain Viable

THE region’s horticultural advocacy group has urged the Queensland Government to lower the regulated electricity price to a more affordable rate.

FNQ Growers joined a chorus of the state’s agricultural lobby groups calling for changes when they provided comment on the Queensland Competition Authority’s Draft Determination for Regulated Retail Electricity Prices for 202021.

Chair Joe Moro said horticultural growers needed a flat rate of 16c/kW tariff, with no demand tariff and no supply charge.

“This flat rate is regarding by industry and growers as the ‘sweet spot’ of electricity affordability,” Mr Moro said.

“This is because it enables growers to be economically sustainable and contin-

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Planned Burns to Reduce the Risk of Wildfires

ue to contribute to the

state’s long-term advantage in the production of food.

“By lowering the price of electricity – a charge growers have little control over, yet it is one that is critical for the operation of a farm – primary producers will be able to increase production.

“This would help boost the economy and stimulate growth, contributing to the long-term sustainability of the region.”

FNQ Growers also want costs associated with electricity tariffs, metres and disconnections as a result of transitional tariffs ending, borne by the electricity network, not by growers who are unable to pass these costs on.

CASSOWARY Coast Regional Council will be undertaking a series of planned burns between Cardwell and Cowley Beach this month as part of the annual hazard reduction/ conservation management program for parks and forests.

These works will begin mid-July and will take up to three months to complete, weather and site conditions permitting.

Environment portfolio holder Councillor Jeff Baines said the annual cool burns are the recommended form of wildfire prevention.

Planned burning is an important tool used by Australian fire authorities and land managers to reduce the impact of wildfires on human safety, land use and

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environmental values,” he said.

“The aim of this project 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,’” CrBaines said.

Notifications will be issued to residents and businesses in close proximity to targeted reserves, prior to works commencing.

Residents are encouraged to observe signage during this period and prepare their own property for the coming fire season.

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two bathrooms, incredibly spacious and with lots of area for the whole family.

The large back deck is just sheer joy overlooking rainforest which edges the South Johnstone River, so no back neighbours, just looks out onto serenity.

Handy to 2 local Schools, Post Office, Church, Shops and Hotel and not far from the Innisfail CBD and is going at a very affordable price of… $238,000 List #1213

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Tidy 2 X 2 bedroom units. Masonry block inside and out. Kitchen / dining / lounge areas. Good sized bedroom and laundries / utility areas, Lockup garages.

Air conditioning, fans, security screens and front verandahs to enjoy the outdoors. Lovely back yard also. Presently returning $390 in rent in total per week. Ideal for anyone wanting to size down, retirees etc. Live in one and rent the other. Ideal for the extended family as well. Handy to most conveniences.

Well worth considering. $235,000 List # 1085 Contact Fran on 0401 191 258

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EXQUISITELY RESTORED CHAPEL A MAGNIFICENT cement rendered church transformed into a delightful Air B&B with Spacious open plan living with majestic cathedral stained glass windows; Two bedrooms, with floor space for a third; Outdoor kitchenette in the undercover entertainment area.

This property is in a platinum location with country lifestyle ambience and going at a very alluring price, so be quick to snap us this rare piece of real estate. Just a few minutes walking distance to the magnificent Paronella Park and the very popular Mena Creek Pub. Use it as lucrative B&B or just make this home sweet home - yours to live in… $375,000 NEGOTIABLE... http://aarealty.net/ property/1170/ Call Connie on 0410 008 918

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Location: Mena Creek Road Bedrooms: 2 Bathrooms: 1 Inspect: Open this weekend by appointment Agent: Connie at A&A Realty, Innisfail 0410 008 918 Price: $375,000 negotiable

FOR SALE $320,000 49 Bryant Street, Tully

THREE SHOPS PLUS UPSTAIRS RESIDENCE

Approx. 809m2 allotment in the main street. Three shops in this complex; previously utilised as a restaurant, café and retail outlet. Upstairs has been partly finished with two kitchenettes and a bathroom. There is potential to renovate and create a great investment property.

Web: https://www.ljhcommercial.com.au/a5dgya View: By Appointment Contact LJ Hooker Tully – 4068 1100

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This Beautiful four bedroom low set home is situated on approx. 2.5 acres, makes for the perfect family home.

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 The kitchen looks out over the massive well maintained back yard with views of the surrounding area

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 Pool deck entertainment  Live in a River Front apartment with a relaxing friendly lifestyle of leisure with full security and no maintenance Call Ronnie 0417 760 500 or Matt 0490 274 794 To arrange an inspection Today

Only minutes away from Mourilyan Harbour for access to harbour and reef for fishing, Etty Bay Beach, Mourilyan township with some shops, primary school, and Innisfail approximately 10 minutes away.

Contact Ronnie Neary 0417

760 500

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FUNERAL NOTICE SEDGMAN, Ivy Elizabeth Late of Bupa Aged Care, Mt Sheridan and formerly of Mt Sheridan and Tully. Ivy passed away peacefully, at Bupa Aged Care on Tuesday 14th July 2020, aged 96 years. Most dearly loved wife of Harold (dec’d), loved mother & mother in law of Ray Sedgman & Jennifer Jones, Greg & Susan Sedgman, Mark Sedgman & Wendy Palmer, Helen & Mick Petre, loved grandmother of Sonya & Amber, Julie, Scott (dec’d) & Regan, Lea & Dale, Joel, Caleb & Lucas, loved great grandmother of Will, Scarlett, Reid, Remi & Nixon, loved sister of Les & Vince (both dec’d), loved sister in law & aunt of their families.

Due to COVID-19 Restrictions on Funeral Numbers Ivy’s family will be extending an invitation to mourners to attend her Funeral Mass. The Funeral will be live streamed at 10.00am Thursday Morning 23rd July 2020. To view the stream please visit www. edmontoncatholicparish.org.au/mass-live-stream/

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SITUATIONS VACANT TULLY SUGAR LIMITED Bookkeeper – Assistant Accountant

TULLY SUGAR LIMITED is one of Australia’s most successful producers of raw sugar. We own and run a modern, well equipped operation producing raw sugar and renewable energy, as well as a large cane farming business covering over 2000 Ha with a productive capacity of up to 145,000 tonnes.

Tully is located approximately halfway between Townsville and Cairns surrounded by World Heritage rainforest and the Cassowary Coast and Islands adjacent to the popular Mission Beach area. The 6000 strong communities of Tully and Mission Beach have well established educational, health, sporting and shopping facilities.

THE ROLE: You will be reporting to the Chief Financial Officer. This role is challenging as you assume responsibility for accounts payable, data entry of invoices, assist with months end reconciliation, assisting senior accountants and CFO with preparation of reports and administration duties and any other functions associated with Tully Sugar’s Finance Department.

This is a fixed term contract from August 2020 to approximately February 2021, with the potential of going permanent. The successful applicant will need experience in all aspects of accounting functions. We are looking for a team player, someone with the work ethic to impress, confidentiality, time management skills and a high level of computer and written skills to assist with financial functions.

The successful applicant must have at least three years of accounts payable experience, experience with month end reconciliation and bank and credit card reconciliation. Computer literacy and an advance user of MS Office suite is essential. An Accounting qualification and SAP experience would be highly regarded.

Applicants must have the right to work in Australia. A cover letter and resume should be forwarded by Friday 24 July, 2020, addressed to Recruitment and Training Co-ordinator at abarrie@tsl.com.au Phone enquiries should be directed to Mr Jimmy Ma Phone: (07) 4068 4760.

POSITIONS VACANT

FUNERAL NOTICE WILDSOET, Lilian May Aged 100 years. Late of Mission Beach Beloved Wife of Robert (Bert) (dec). Loving Mother of Norma, Betty, Beryl, Kaylene and Robert. Loved Mother-In-Law, Grandma, Great Grandma and Great Great Grandma of their families.

All Relatives and Friends are respectfully invited to attend a Graveside Service for Lilian commencing at 11.00a.m., Wednesday, 22nd July, 2020 at the Old Tully Cemetery.

Innisfail Youth and Family Care Inc. YOUTHWORKERS – Casual Youthworkers are required for Shiftwork at our Youth Residential Services and Youth Recreation services.

Applicants must be prepared to cook and do household chores whilst mentoring young people aged 12 -21.

Youth workers are required to work weekend and night shifts.

Day Shift 8.30am – 4.30pm (weekends) Night shift 4.30pm – 9.00am Applicants must have a Certificate IV or Diploma in Community Services or similar qualification.

For an application package, please call 4061 2778 (weekdays) Applications close Monday 27th July 2020

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DOMESTIC VIOLENCE SUPPORT WORKER / EMERGENCY RELIEF SUPPORT WORKER Part-time - 36 hours per week Temporary Position Applications are invited for the position of Domestic Violence Support Worker with Innisfail Youth and Family Care Inc.

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The position is required to provide support to victims of domestic and family violence.

This position will also be required to provide Emergency Financial assistance in the role of Emergency Relief Support worker.

Previous experience in Domestic Violence support is preferred.

Applicants must have a Social Work, Psychology or Behavioural Sciences qualification or similar.

For more information and an application package, please call 4061 2778 Applications close Monday 27th July 2020

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SITUATIONS VACANT COMMUNITY SUPPORT CENTRE INNISFAIL Inc Family Intervention Service (Case Worker) Full Time: 38 hours/week

Community Support Centre Innisfail is a not-for-profit organisation that provides a variety of community and family support services to residents of the Cassowary Coast Region. Applications are sought from suitably experienced persons to fill a full-time permanent position of Family Intervention Service Case Worker. This position provides Family Intervention Services to families referred by Department of Child Safety, whom have children subject to statutory child protection. The Family Intervention Service Case Worker provides in home and practical family support to assist families to appropriately care for and protect their children. The aim of the role is to assist families to meet their case plan goals in order to ensure preservation or reunification of the family unit.

Salary in accordance with SCHCDS Award Level 4.

Applicants must have relevant qualifications in Social/Behavioural Sciences, and/or demonstrated ability in working with families experiencing complex challenges; an understanding of the Child Protection system; an open driver’s license and be able to obtain a Working with Children Blue Card.

HEAVY VEHICLE TRUCK & TRAILER MECHANIC Just Diesel requires an experienced tradesman with proven ability to work in a busy workshop.

Please email resume to just diesel@hotmail.com or drop in to Lot 3, Dickson Road, Innisfail by 03/08/2020

For further information phone 4061 4099

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PUBLIC NOTICE

INGHAM RAINTREE COMMUNITY MARKETS Rotary Park opposite Police Station

This SUNDAY, 19th July, 7 am to 12 noon Supports Ingham Palliative Care

GENERAL MEETINGS

AGM

Kennedy Valley Rural Fire Service 22nd JULY, 2020, 5pm at Kennedy Rural Shed

Applicants must demonstrate their ability to meet the requirements of the position by addressing the criteria outlined in the job specifications, a copy of which can be obtained by downloading from www.csci.org.au, phoning 0740 438400, emailing julie@csci.org.au or in person at 13 Donald St, Innisfail.

ALL WELCOME

Phone: 0409 831 264

Applications close Wednesday 22nd July 2020.

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Friday, July 17, 2020

Shane

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Seri’s Muriata Predictions

FINALLY the sun came out, the cows mooed and the rain broke away as the Brisbane Broncos snapped a six game losing streak to encourage all supporters that it was okay to wear your jersey on Monday morning to work. After being under fire for what seems to be an eternity from the NRL universe, Anthony Siebold’s men finally laid to rest some demons that usually accompany a club only accustomed to winning. But, to keep things in check, the Bulldogs weren’t exactly the most quality side they have faced in recent years, so more has to be done to get off the bottom.

The Nth Qld Cowboys looked like Tarzan in the first half against defending premiers the Sydney Roosters, but ran out the second half playing like Jane’s grandma, such was their mood. If the Broncos head coach looked in danger of losing his job, then Cowboys coach Paul Green's head should be on the chopping block if they can’t get their season back on track soon.

Gunslinger slash master coach Wayne Bennett’s Rabbits just keep on winning , whereas future Hall of Famer Craig Bellamy had enough fuel in the tank to overcome a gallant Canberra Raiders.

It must be said that the NZ Warriors are finding it difficult under the current circumstances, but I believe we do need them in the NRL. It pains me to say this, but when they finally do win the NRL Trophy and take the flag across the Tasman, the risk, sacrifice and years of wooden spoon collecting will be worth it as they will conclude the greatest rugby league story by toppling the mighty All Blacks as NZ’s greatest sporting story.

Manly gave me more reason to hate them, and the Dragons, well, they have more surprises than my Kinder Surprise collection. The ageing process of St George’s coach Paul McGregor looks like a surprise catfish every day I see him. And don’t get me started on the Panthers’ hairstyle choices. Some of us can’t even grow hair anymore, yet these guys seem to think hydrogen peroxide is the way to go. Please, the ‘80s came and went. I have not been lucky anytime with any hair product.

Don’t forget to catch our special guest tipper this week and legendary footy supporter MP Shane Knuth, who along with Mitch Seri’s prediction, proved to be a hit last week.

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NRL Tipping Board

Roosters vs Raiders

Roosters. Canberra Raiders have been decimated with injury including star hooker Josh Hodgson. Roosters hard to beat

Storm vs Titans Storm. Storm are hardened seasoned campaigners and keep ticking the wins over. Titans look a class below and will need something special to win.

Tigers vs Broncos Tigers. Hard game to tip. Difficult to say how the Broncos will play following a win last weekend. Tigers will be looking to bounce back after two losses. Thinking the Tigers in a close one.

Dragons vs Bulldogs Dragons. Dragons will gain a lot of confidence after defeating manly last weekend. After the Bulldogs and Dean Pay going separate ways through the week, there may be too many distractions for the Bulldogs players.

Rabbitohs Knights

Manly vs Eels Eels. Manly seem to be in a form slump at the moment after three straight losses. Once again the Eels are full of confidence and will be hard to beat.

vs

Sharks. Hard to tip the Warriors at the moment. They have plenty of challenges with living away from home and the sacking of their coach Stephen Kearney. If the sharks are serious about playing finals footy they need to be winning these games.

Panthers vs Cowboys Panthers. I think the Panthers will have too many points in them. The Cowboys defence looks fragile at the moment.

NRL Ladder

POS. CLUB W D L POINTS 1ST EELS 6 0 1 12 2ND PANTHERS 5 1 1 11 3RD STORM 5 5 0 2 10 4TH ROOSTERS 5 0 2 10 5TH KNIGHTS 4 1 2 9 6TH RABBITOHS 4 0 3 8 7TH RAIDERS 4 0 3 8 8TH WESTS TIGERS 4 0 3 8

Mitch Seri

Cameron Miller

Paul Ketchell

Roosters Storm Broncos Dragons Rabbits Eels Warriors Cowboys

Roosters Storm Tigers Dragons Rabbits Eels Sharks Panthers

vs

Rabbitohs. Another tight game. Both teams are searching for more consistency. Could go either but I like the Rabbitohs, just.

Warriors Sharks

Shane Knuth

Roosters Storm Tigers Dragons Rabbits Eels Sharks Panthers

Roosters Storm Tigers Dragons Rabbits Eels Warriors Panthers

Chris Zanoletti Roosters Storm Tigers Dragons Rabbits Eels Sharks Panthers

POS. CLUB W D L POINTS 9TH SEA EAGLES 3 0 4 6 10TH DRAGONS 3 0 4 6 11TH COWBOYS 3 0 4 6 12TH WARRIORS 2 0 5 4 13TH BRONCOS 2 0 5 4 14TH TITANS 2 0 5 4 15TH BULLDOGS 2 0 5 - 2 16TH PANTHERS 1 0 6 2

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Friday, July 17, 2020

Mixed Results for Innisfail Soccer Teams as Season Kicks Off MARIA GIRGENTI

THE weekend heralded the highly anticipated return of the FNQ Football season with junior and senior Innisfail teams in action on Friday and Saturday at fields in Cairns, Marlin Coast and Atherton.

Innisfail United’s Under 13/14s team played their first game of the new season against Edge Hill Black at Endeavour Park in Cairns.

It is a new look team from last year and has added some great talent to their squad this year. A special mention to Corey Gill who stepped up to play in the team.

The team was as follows: Kale Newcombe (goalkeeper), Zaviah Di Carlo, Kaden Berryman, KJ Crowley, Michael Cunningham, Casey Moloney, Trent Finta, Jordan Mauloni, Crawford McElroy, Chloe Musumeci and Ashton Vecchio. Assistant coach: John Cunningham All players were ecstatic to finally be back on the field playing the game they love.

Innisfail United Premier Youth captain Travis Calleja in action during their game against Marlin Coast Coach Steven Berryman provided great encouragement to the team at half time and Innisfail stepped up their defence in the second half, which left Edge Hill unable to score.

Despite a gallant effort, Innisfail went down 5-1 to a strong Edge Hill side.

Ashton Vecchio scored Innisfail's only goal and Crawford McElroy was named Player of the Match.

Innisfail’s Under 13/14s team is looking forward to the season with a few games being held at their home ground at Castor Park, Mourilyan.

In other results, the Innisfail United Premier Men's team notched up a 3-0 win against Marlin Coast Rangers at Pennell Field and the Reserve Grade team registered a 3-1 victory.

The Premier Youth (Under 18), a young team led by captain Travis Calleja, started off well against Marlin Coast and despite scoring the first goal in the first 15 minutes were defeated 4-1.

Innisfail's Premier Ladies suffered a 9-0 loss against JCU Strikers while Premier Reserve Ladies also went down to JCU Strikers by 2-0.

Innisfail United 3rd Division team went down 5-0 to a strong Stratford Dolphins side in Cairns, while the 2nd Division team held on for a gritty 2-2 draw against Atherton FC in Atherton.

Tomorrow, Innisfail United will host their first home games in a full day of soccer action at Castor Park, Mourilyan. The action kicks off at 11.00am with Innisfail JR Under 12 Division 1 team up against Atherton Eagles, followed by two Under 13/14 games, where Innisfail United Red will play TAS in Division 1 at 1.00pm, and in Division 2 Innisfail will play Mareeba United at 3.00pm.

Coach Steven Berryman and Innisfail United Under 13/14s team who played their first game of the season in Cairns against Edge Hill Black

In senior games, Innisfail will host Mareeba United FC with Premier Youth playing at 1.00pm, Premier Women's at 3.00pm, Premier Reserves and Premier Women's Reserves both at 5.00pm and Premier Men's at 7.00pm.

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Innisfail Junior Golfers Shine in Cairns MARIA GIRGENTI SIX juniors from Innisfail Golf Club headed north and competed in the Cairns/Half Moon Bay Junior Open held over two days.

Last Thursday, the weather was picture perfect at Cairns Golf Club for the field of 61 juniors who had an early morning start, with the first Innisfail junior teeing off at 7.10am.

Prize winners from Half Moon Bay Golf Club Boys 9 Hole Novice Nett Runner Up: Troy Singh 6 Hole Modified Winner: Sam Costello

After their game of golf, Innisfail juniors were chatting about the great shots and the not so good ones. It was time for a well earned rest and some lunch, while they waited for all the other juniors to come in off the course.

Some juniors were sweating on their opponents' scores going on the board, in the hope they didn’t come in with a lower score.

While waiting for the presentation to begin, the young players headed back to the driving range or putting green to work on those shots they missed.

On Friday, at Half Moon Bay Golf Club it was another early start, with the first tee off at 7.50am as 62 keen junior golfers headed out on the course.

There was a moment where the Innisfail juniors felt like they were back on their home course with the drizzling rain that came across but it quickly disappeared and soon after, the sun came out.

All the Innisfail Juniors came off the course with smiles on their faces as they had all improved on their first day rounds. With improvements between one shot and 29 shots, they had every reason to be proud. It is a great achievement to improve on their round, considering for some of these juniors it was their first time on the course.

Prize winners from Cairns Golf Club Boys 9 Hole Novice Nett Winner: Troy Singh Girls 9 Hole Novice Nett Runner Up: Regina Gattera 6 Hole Modified Winner: Sam Costello

IMG: Innisfail junior golfers Kiran Singh, Troy Singh, Caine Cockle, Regina Gattera, Sam and Max Costello who competed in the two-day Cairns/Half Moon Bay Junior Open last week

Cardwell Golf LADIES' Thursday competition was won

by Jackie Olditch (35) with Christine Taylor (33) in second place.

Thursday's 9 hole Sporters was won

by Kevin Brown (22), with Phil Wyatt (21) in second, Lou Virt (20) in third. The rundown was Len White, Ian Burchell, John Hoare all with 19 points and Kev Martin (18).

Saturday’s Stableford was won by Ian Ingram (39) on a countback from Andrew Green (39) with Mandy Carucci (36) in third. The rundown went to Warren Stahel (35), Bert Pajonk (35)

and Rowly Mott, Brian Wishart and Len White all with 34 points.

El Arish Golf

Thursday, Ladies play a Stableford, MOST of our players finished Tuesday's followed by Sporters. Saturday is a Stableford, with the die-hards 4BBB. undaunted by the intermittent showPLEASE NOTE: competitions will be ers. Again we had a 'tie' for the played in groups of four at 10 minute inwinner, with Rhonda Bliss taking 1st tervals, registration is still via timesheet. place from Marie Pavan on a c/back, Register by email to enquire@cardboth on 33 points.All players on SATwellgolfclub.com or jackieolditch@bigURDAY's Bisque Bogey enjoyed having pond.com or by phone or text to 0414 to put 'the thinking cap' on for this + 359 314. The timesheet can be viewed and - game.Winner on the day was on the Cardwell Golf Club website, cardLiz Marland with a great +9 with r/up wellgolfclub.com.

Tully Bowls IT is always a pleasure to arrive at the Bowls Club and notice how well the green, lawns and gardens are kept.

We would like to thank those bowls members who continually work so hard to achieve such great results.

Ten happy bowlers played 18 ends on Wednesday afternoon. Winners were John Brown and Bev Harrop.

Players enjoyed drinks and nibbles after the game. On Sunday afternoon we had 14 bowlers play two games of 10 ends. Winners were Leno Ceccato and Bev Achilles. Afternoon Tea between games is always appreciated. Tea roster next Sunday is Val Z, Margaret and Bev A. Our condolences to our Past President, John Jones and family on the passing of his wife Mary, and to the family of the late Jimmy Santolin who was a Bowls Club Member for many years.

New Bowlers are always welcome. Please ring the Club on 4068 1230. Cheers and Happy Bowling!

Innisfail Ladies Bowls

Harry Spiegler on +4/great to see Lisa and Harry back after 'fossicking for opals' outside of Winton. Winners thank our sponsors Marie Pavan & Jan Benn for their generous trophies. Saturday's game is a Two-Ball Ambrose sponsored by Reed's Electrical of Tully/Men's and Ladies trophies - organise your team and have a great day.

South Johnstone Bowls

FURTHER rounds of the Championship Singles and THE South Johnstone Bowls Club recommenced SoB Grade singles were played in glorious sunshine at cial Bowls last Sunday, with 12 players competing in a game of three bowls triples – the overall winners on the Innisfail Bowls Club on Wednesday.

In the Championship Singles, Bev Anderson defeat- day were Macca, Peter and May. This week the club will be hosting social bowls on ed Diana O'Brien 25-14, and Pam Anderson defeated Jan Edgerton 28-17. Both games were very close at both Saturday and Sunday, cards to be called at 1:30 afternoon teatime, but both O'Brien and Edgerton failed pm, all members and visitors are welcome. to perform later in the day. Helen Paterson defeated The Games DiAnn Rule 25-15 in the second round of the B Grade rector will be contacting all players Singles.

A very enjoyable game of social bowls saw Sue Mor- regarding the playrison, Dian Catelan and Jan Dunn defeat Maisie Smith, ing of the 2020 Club Competition Draw, Dell Steve and Louise Hoskins 14-11. with all games to be This Monday, July 20, round 3 of the TFNQ Pennants played by August 2, resumes, with Innisfail hosting Mossman at 10.00am. 2020.

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Innisfail Bowls

LAST Thursday we saw 33 bowlers on the green with a return to near normality as some of the COVID-19 restrictions were further eased.

A great afternoon was had by all with plenty of laughter and chatting along with great bowling on show.

Congratulations to the winners of the day: Don Lowe, Mal Clifford and M Dunne.

On Saturday, saw the first competition game played since the COVID-19 pandemic. It was good to see the excited expression on faces catching up with rival bowlers from around the Far North.

The weather was glorious on a very well organised day. A lot of positive comments were expressed on the day. Well done President Alf and his team for all the hard work and organisation at short notice.

Winners were: Ben Cribbin (Cairns), Alf Siliato (Innisfail), Neil Morris (Innisfail) and Alf Strano (Innisfail).

Second place getters were Shane McInerney (South Johnstone), Brandon Smith (Babinda), Wayne Petrolis (Edge Hill) and Santo Raciti (South Johnstone). Third placegetters were Sam Pagano (Innisfail), Snow Clark (Innisfail), John Poplin (Edmonton) and Sergio Dalla Pozza (Innisfail).

Saturday afternoon bowls will return to normal tomorrow (Saturday July 18), when a $500 jackpot will be up for grabs.

Please check the notice board for any upcoming club games and organise to play them.

The Games Director will be doing up the draw for the men’s triples and mixed pairs so this is the last chance to put your names on the board.

Friday, July 17, 2020

33 Bowlers on the green as Innisfail Bowls returns to near normality

Silkwood Bowls Club THE weekend was our official return to Social Bowls and we were reminded that our bodies desperately needed the exercise and our minds the social contact.

All bowlers are welcome to have a game with us, maintaining strict safety precautions under

Finally the weather turned around for our first Barefoot Bowls last Friday night, followed by a glorious day on Sunday.

Please take note of our new Club contact number: 0459 211 552.

Bowling results: Anna Della Bella and Lee Mayell defeated Len Charman and Alan Hudson 25/24.

Delmo Tardity and Karin Rastoll defeated Denise Charman and Wayne Mayell 22/21.

the COVID 19 Safety Plan.

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We play Wednesday and Sundays from 1pm; play starting at 1.30pm.

Friday Night Barefoot Bowls: 6pm start with a BBQ, not forgetting to keep our social distancing.

Ingham Bowls Club

Rico Basaglia

Luisa Di Bella

Kev Walker, Alf Di Bella

Results of Men’s Pairs, played Friday 10 Jul 2020.

Winners: Dennis Parton and Stan Richards.

Scores: Dennis Parton, Stan Richards Defeated Stan Cotton, Jeff Crossman 17 - 8.

Trevor Pallanza, John Eddleston, Peter Herman Defeated Bob Bell, Nev Wickens, Tony Koop 22 -15 John Holmes, Cliff Johnson Defeated Russell Petersen, Kev Walker 22 - 17 Club Competitions: Open Singles, Saturday 11 Jul 2020 Phil Kite Defeated Peter Herman 25 - 16 Jeff Crossman Defeated Glen Torrisi 25 - 21 Mixed Social Bowls, Sunday 12 Jul 2020 Legend: (L) Lead, (2) 2nd, (3) 3rd, (S) Skip Winners: Bev Eddleston, Nev Wickens, Stan Richards.

Scores: Bev Eddleston (L) Nev Wickens (3) Stan Richards (S) Defeated Bob Bell (L) Luisa Di Bella (3) John Hamlyn (S)

26 - 6 Alf Di Bella (L) Jan Craven (3) Tony Koop (S) Defeated Kev Walker (L) Pat Ryan (3) Peter Herman (S) Eric Dundas (L) Norma Evans (2) John Eddleston (3) Rico Basaglia (S) Defeated Claire Burke (L) David Horsley (2) Ren Cantatore (3) Cliff Johnson (S) 18 - 13 No Barefoot Bowls this week (Thursday 16 Jul 2020) Club Competitions – Open Singles.

Saturday 18 Jul 2020 at 1.30 pm Alan Torielli vs Jeff Crossman. Bar Open.

Sunday 19 Jul 2020 at 8.30 am Winner of Saturday – Alan Torielli or Jeff Crossman Vs Phil Kite. Bar Open.

Mixed Social Bowls – Sunday 19 Jul 2020 Bar: Rico Basaglia. Selectors: Alan Torielli, Ted Roberts.

FISHING

Friday, July 17, 2020

Fishing News

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ICEY TEK ESKIES BACK IN STOCK!

RoLy Newton

THE winds dropped off last weekend just enough for the larger reef style boats to travel out and fish the islands and some of the shoals out towards the shipping channel. I managed to get to the Family Group of Islands on Sunday afternoon and spent a few hours chasing Spanish Mackerel. I found the going tough with very little bait around Cathedral Rock so I was forced to travel across to ‘forty foot’ in search of cleaner water and bait. The water was definitely cleaner and there were signs of bait but not loads. I spent most of my time in the more sheltered waters inside of Wolf Garin Island but couldn`t manage a strike on my trolled wolf herring baits, so in desperation I went out wide and fished the main bommie.

I took a strike from a spanish before I even managed to get the line down on the down rigger; unfortunately it was immediately taken by a shark so I packed up and headed home. Indications are that the water has started to clear this week so hopefully things will be different this weekend.

A couple of boats managed to travel out and fish the various shoals in the shipping channel and reported plenty of mackerel, mostly spanish and school, however there were some spotted mackerel caught too.

The majority of fishing has been in the estuaries, with reports of reasonable numbers of mangrove jacks and some barramundi being caught in the coastal creeks and Hinchinbrook region. Water temperatures have been quite high, up around 24 degrees in the creeks, and this has allowed FRI 17 better than aver- age winter fishing for these mainly summer species. SAT 18 The most suc- cessful lure by far has been the new Jackson Jester SUN 19 which is just the

right size especial ly for the jacks.

At this stage MON 20 I haven’t heard

of many reports of grunter being caught, the tides were a little small. TUE 21 However I would have expected some good fish caught as they WED 22 have been turning up regularly over the last few weeks.

There has THU 23 been plenty of whiting caught around the mouth

of the rivers both

land based and from shore.

The flathead have also been info@ccin.com.au abundant with some great fish reported from Cowley beach through week it looks like we could be in for to the Murray River. Small deep diving lures or soft light winds and sunny weather for plastics will get you the best results this weekend. The forecast is for here as you can keep moving along 10 to 15 knots on Saturday mornthe beach hopefully picking up fish ing and then for the winds to drop as you move along. Just take a as the weekend progresses. Let’s couple of fish for a feed and then hope this is finally the start of the they should be still plenty left for south easterlies beginning to modyour next trip. Flathead are a great erate and we can all finally get eating fish however I find that once back out to the reef or to chase a they get over 60 cm they start to get mackerel. If the estuaries are your a little dry, so I prefer to release the favourite, either side of the early larger ones. This works out well as afternoon low tide will be your best chance to chase a Barra or a Jack. they are also the big breeders.

This same tide will be perfect to Cardwell is still producing take the family out and pump a few some good grunter off the beaches, yabbies and fish for whiting during however the ideal tide this weekend the afternoon incoming tide. If you is either side of the 9pm high tide. are land based no problem, just try I would want plenty of light around fishing very light with small pieces me to feel safe from crocodiles, so of peeled prawn. keep well away from the water’s The early afternoon low tide edge. will cause some access problems The fresh water reaches of the at shallow river mouths and some Tully River have been producing ramps. some reasonable numbers of sooty Good Fishing grunter and the odd barra. I notice Roly Newton the Liverpool and Johnston rivers have also cleared so would expect Tackle World Tully reasonable catches there as well.

The middle and lower sections are fishing better than right up in the gorge areas at the moment.

At this very early stage of the

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Derek Maynard with a Mangrove Jack caught on the new Jackson Jester minnow.

Leon Awee from Innisfail was rewarded with this 800mm Silver Barramundi which he caught in Bowen using a Heddon Zara Spook Lure during the school holidays

JOHNSTONE RIVER JULY

HULL HEADS JULY 1.55m 2.3m 0.85m 2.94m 1.46m 2.34m 0.73m 3.11m 1.37m 2.39m 0.63m 3.25m 1.3m 2.44m 0.55m 3.35m 1.25m 2.46m 0.53m 3.39m 1.23m 2.44m 0.58m 3.36m 1.24m 2.38m 0.71m 3.26m

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1:20 am 6:56 am 1:12 pm 7:52 pm 1:49 am 7:29 am 1:41 pm 8:24 pm 2:20 am 8:03 am 2:14 pm 8:58 pm 2:56 am 8:40 am 2:49 pm 9:33 pm 3:34 am 9:20 am 3:25 pm 10:12 pm 4:14 am 10:03 am 4:04 pm 10:52 pm 4:59 am 10:52 am 4:46 pm 11:35 pm

1.49m 1.49m 0.78m 3.02m 1.37m 2.41m 0.66m 3.19m 1.26m 2.46m 0.56m 3.33m 1.16m 2.51m 0.49m 3.44m 1.1m 2.53m 0.47m 3.49m 1.09m 2.52m 0.52m 3.45m 1.12m 2.48m 0.66m 3.34m

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2:16 am 6:58 am 1:47 pm 8:08 pm 2:44 am 7:29 am 2:15 pm 8:38 pm 3:15 am 8:04 am 2:46 pm 9:11 pm 3:50 am 8:42 am 3:22 pm 9:46 pm 4:28 am 9:23 am 4:00 pm 10:24 pm 5:09 am 10:06 am 4:41 pm 11:05 pm 5:56 am 10:54 am 5:26 pm 11:49 pm

1.46m 2.03m 0.81m 2.58m 1.38m 2.05m 0.71m 2.71m 1.3m 2.09m 0.61m 2.82m 1.23m 2.13m 0.53m 2.91m 1.19m 2.14m 0.51m 2.94m 1.17m 2.13m 0.55m 2.92m 1.18m 2.09m 0.67m 2.84m

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Cars Cruise the Cassowary Coast

A large group of cars took part in the first Cassowary Coast Cruise from El Arish to Mission Beach and finishing in Tully MARIA GIRGENTI

the stunning sights of the region.

DESPITE inclement weather, a group of cars left from Warrina Lakes Innisfail and then drove to Wangan, Henderson Drive, Belvedere, North Johnstone, and Babinda and finished at Babinda Boulders.

There is no fee to take part and it is open to any vehicle make and model, classic or modern.

The group was started by mill workers Luke Hurst from El Arish and Cody Bainbridge from Silkwood who said it was a great way of enjoying their cars on a regular basis while relaxing on the weekend and taking in

Cruises take about two hours and another one was held on June 28 which saw cars leave from El Arish before travelling to Tully and finishing at Tully Gorge.

Anyone interested in joining in the drives, can find out when the next cruise is on by joining Cassowary

Coast Cruise public group on Facebook or by sending a private message. Future events will also be posted on the Facebook page.

This was the second event. The first cruise which attracted around 20 vehicles, including a Porsche and some cars travelling from Cairns, was held at the end of May, starting from El Arish and continuing through to Mission Beach and finishing in Tully.