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TRIXSY, Jemima and samba are all our domestic short hair cats that are looking for the special person to give one of them a secure and loving home. To adopt

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is $195 which includes microchipping, vaccinations, vet check and desexing. Freddy is our 3 year old kelpie. Freddy is very affectionate and loves going for walks. Freddy is looking for a new forever home that she can feel safe and loved in. To adopt freddy is $350 which includes microchipping, vaccina-

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Is there a cost effective, conservationist solution to moving flying-foxes roosts in urban Queensland? SARI HYYTINEN CURRENTLY there are 68 known roosts in Queensland for flying-foxes and Ingham is in the top three with 10 roosts. Townsville is number one with 19 and Cairns second with 13. “The Queensland Government recognises the need for urban flying-fox roosts to be managed in a way that addresses both community expectations and the long-term conservation of flying-foxes which play an important role as pollinators for many native plant species.” (https://environment.des.qld. gov.au/wildlife/animals/living-with/bats/ flying-foxes/roost-management#management_of_flying_fox_roosts). Ingham’s main roost in Ingham Memorial Gardens had lots of activity until late January this year. On January 24 they were there and on January 25 a large number began to move and with the help of the community and the local council, they were kept moving along. Biodiversity Australia signed a contract on January 28 and did not start their eradication process until February 10. If this is the case, then why did the roost move on January 25? What made them move from behind the Ingham Hospital, Ingham State School, and Ingham Botanical Gardens?

Biodiversity Australia is known to use a system called ‘Bird-fright' to raise the flying-foxes from their roosts with the goal to move them to roost in a different location. On March 6 this year, the flying-foxes returned to the botanical gardens after Biodiversity Australia finished their program on March 2.

morial Garden are correct, then will the system be trialed and be implemented in Ingham in an ongoing capacity and will other members of the community be able to utilise this system?

The Wet Tropic Times looks forward to finding out more on this topic for the benefit of the local community. If members of the community have information they would like to share on why Ingham has been successful

In Mareeba, their council utilised the Bird-fright system in 2014 in the Bi Centennial Lakes and are currently using it again in the same location. The state government recently invested $2.7 Million into a three-year program from 2016 – 2019 to investigate the most effective way to remove the flying-foxes from urban areas and for them to roost in in different locations instead. There are rumors in Ingham that the reason the flying-foxes have not returned to Ingham Memorial Gardens is because of the system that was used prior to biodiversity being procured by the local council. The difference is that Ingham was that a local community member was trialing an audio system alongside the methods other community members and the council were using. Recently flying-foxes were sighted looking to return to Ingham Memorial Gardens but were deterred by the local council using Bird-fright. If the stories of why the main roost from Ingham Me-

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News in brief Live Cattle Export Ban Update I was recently briefed on legal action presently taking place concerning the Live Cattle Export Ban of June 2011. A class action for graziers who suffered as a consequence of the ban is proposed. As a beef cattle producing area, Council has been provided with a courtesy notice. If you are a beef cattle producer and would like to know more, please contact Council at your convenience.

2019-2020 Annual Report HINCHINBROOK Shire Council adopted its 2019-2020 Annual Report at a Special Meeting held Tuesday, November 10. As a legislative requirement set out in the Local Government Regulation 2012, the Annual Report highlights Council’s corporate vision, and details key initiatives undertaken throughout the 2019-2020 financial year as well as Council’s financial reporting and position subsequent to audit by the Auditor General of Queensland. Please visit the Council’s website, Annual Reports page, to view the report.

2021 Australia Day Award Nominations HINCHINBROOK Shire Council is now seeking nominations for Australia Day Awards to be presented on Australia Day 26 January 2021. Further information regarding Award categories as well as Nomination Forms are available on Council’s website under Community and Environment or from the Council Office, 25 Lannercost Street, Ingham. Nominations are to be submitted to the Chief Executive Officer, Hinchinbrook Shire Council, PO Box 366, Ingham, by close of business Monday 4 January 2021, to allow judging by a local selection panel.

Raintrees Community Market

On Sunday 15th at the Ingham Raintree Community Market a cheque for $1000 was presented to Ingham Palliative Care ladies. This money is raised from the Stallholders fees at the markets. We had a wonderful day on Sunday with over 50 amazing stalls, we met many people from as far as Innisfail and Townsville and Ingham Lions Club did a marvellous job cooking breakfast for everyone.

National Agriculture Day During COVID-19 farmers have had our back and kept business as usual everyday, continuing to grow the fresh food and fibre for all Australian families. This year the National Agriculture Day will be celebrated on Friday, November 20. Let’s celebrate our farmers by enjoying a COVID-safe Long Table Lunch featuring local produce, with family and friends.

Cassowary Coast community Xmas appeal

WITH five weeks until Christmas, Cassowary Coast Council has put out a reminder call to the region to help those less fortunate this festive season by donating to the 2020 Community Christmas Appeal. Local organisations, businesses and the community are being encouraged to get behind the appeal. “Christmas is a hard time for many and this year even more people are doing it tough,” Mayor Cr Mark Nolan said. “The appeal is a great way for locals to help locals and to bring some cheer to 2020. Last year we raised almost $6,000 and this year, I am hoping the community will dig deep and help us reach our target of $10,000,” he said. For just $2, people can buy a golden star from Council offices in Innisfail, Tully and Cardwell. The stars are then hung on Council’s Christmas Tree to celebrate the contribution made. Donations over $500 will be recognised with a gift box placed under the tree and will also be publicly acknowledged by Council through local media. One hundred per cent of funds raised go towards assisting individuals, families and children in the region. Donations can also be made by EFT to Cassowary Coast Regional Council Trust Account BSB 064818 Account number 00090047, with reference XMASAPP(donors name).

Cardwell Lions Gail Hutchins, Pam Shepherd, Caroline Dyer, Sue Hart and Julie McKay RN with Camden and Victor. It is with regret that we have to announce that due to COVID-19 restrictions, uncertainty in rulings, and duty of care, the Cardwell Lions Club cannot host the annual Seniors’ Christmas Luncheon which was to be held on Sunday, December 13. Cardwell Lions held free testing for diabetes on Saturday, November 14. Lions members were ably assisted by Lion Julie McKay RN; Cardwell Lions sincerely thanks Julie for giving her free time and expertise to the community. It was pleasing to see the people of Cardwell participate in this event. The event was held outside the Cardwell Butchery, which kindly donated five kilos of sausages so we could also have a sausage sizzle.

Vale Josie Sheahan On behalf of Council, I would like to take this opportunity to express our condolences to the family of Josie Sheahan, who passed away on November 5, 2020. Josie will not

only be remembered as a prominent member of our community and a stalwart of the long standing Sheahan Family of our district, but also a most efficient, courteous and obliging staff member of the Hinchinbrook Shire Council. Josie was instrumental in the operations at Hinchinbrook Shire Library during the period 30 July 1985 through to 28 January 2010 and her obliging and friendly disposition was appreciated by one and all.

Hinchinbrook Chamber of Commerce gift card LAST Thursday the chamber launched their ‘shop the Hinchinbrook way’ gift card community gift card program and they held their AGM. If members of the community would like to be involved in the community gift card program, please contact the chamber at admin@hinchinbrookchamber.com.au.

Cardwell Lions to host Carols By Candlelight CARDWELL Lions will be hosting Carols by Candlelight at the Cardwell Jetty on Saturday, December 12, and we look forward to seeing you all there. More information will be posted shortly about this event.

Back - Tracy Castles, Kieran Volpe, Rachael Coco President, Monique Devitt, Ryan Anderson Front – Peter Reitano Vice President, Mandy Cominardi, Madeline D’ruso and Adam Douglas.

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South Johnstone Bike show raises $800 for little battler MARIA GIRGENTI

on some of the motorbikes.

OVER 100 hundred shiny and loud motorcycles were on display at the ninth annual Criterion Hotel Bike Show and Gymkhana at South Johnstone where $800 was raised for little battler Armani Mercer to assist with her ongoing medical and associated expenses. Every year the bike show raises money for charity organisations, but this year organisers wanted to assist a local cause, so they contacted the Mercer family. Funds were raised through gate entry fees and a donation bucket. There were 125 bikes registered, including four juniors and winners in 22 categories and this year for the first time included a modified section. Riders came from as far as Toowoomba and Sunshine Coast and a family of four from Tablelands rode their own bikes to the event. The family event aimed at portraying the biking community in a positive light featured a BBQ, live music until late and camping facilities for those who wished to stay overnight. Armani came out with her family for the presentation and to thank the staff at the Criterion Hotel, and you couldn't wipe the smile off her face when given the opportunity to sit

Now aged seven, she was diagnosed with Metachromatic Leukodystrophy, a rare condition that affects about 1 in 40,000 people (primarily children). She is the only child in Queensland battling MLD and in April 2018 had to travel to Brisbane to undergo chemotherapy and received a stem cell transplant from an umbilical cord donor from Germany. Since her transplant two years ago, Armani has made amazing progress and is loving school where she is doing well and enjoying being with her friends. She is still growing and learning, has gained weight and goes to physiotherapy once a fortnight which she really loves. Armani said she is feeling good and doing very well as her family tries to live as normal as possible. In the last few months, Armani has had a new cousin born into the family and also said a heart-breaking goodbye to her big brother Noah who moved to Brisbane to start university next year. Armani recently had two-year post-transplant blood tests done and received the encouraging news her enzymes are still in the normal range and she is stable. The physiotherapy team are amazed at how far Armani has come,

Lexie Craw won the Best Junior category with her Yamaha TT-R-50

so this is something she will continue with for a very long time, especially with the improvements and milestones she has achieved. Armani and her family gave a massive shout out to Shirley Dabinett and Nev Scarlett all the Criterion staff for organising the event, all those who entered bikes, as well as the biking and local community for their emotional support and making Armani happy. Organisers also wanted to thank Lorraine Prentice, Jenny Joyce-Daley and Mary for selling drink tickets, bar staff Karen, Samantha, Tamara, Keith, Rupert and Jacob, set directors Norm Mears, Pete Willis, Brandon Lacaze, Mr and Mrs Jon Filby, Jamie Filby and Sam Campbell, music directors Andrew Wren and Wesley Walker and Cath Lucas. Staff at Criterion Hotel especially wanted to thank all sponsors, as well as the biking and local community for their generosity and support which helped make the event a huge success. Prizes were awarded in the following categories: Best American New: Dee - Softail Slim Best American Old: Luke - 1972 Harley Davidson Best British: Russell BSA 1945 Best Jap: Mouse - Kawasaki 1999 Best European: Stewart 1974 Ducati Best Paint: Janelle - V Rod Best Engineering: Luxy Jnr - Sporty Best Custom Bike: Shannon - 1973 Shuttlehead Best Ladies: Kimbo Sporty Best Modified 1: Scotty Vincent Sidecar Best Modified 2: Scotty Vincent Rapid Most Committed: Les Hep Most Original: Clare Most Used: Russell Brimrose People's Choice: - Fess 1993 FXR Best Junior: Lexie Craw TTR Best Rat Bike: Spike Walker - Road King Bike of the Show: Bob Winston - Matchy G45 Keep It Up: Clare Rosen-

Armani Mercer at Criterion Hotel Bike Show with local bike rider Jo and her 2000 Harley Davidson Fat Boy dale Best 60s - 70s: Tim - 1977 Triumph Tiger

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Rob Hart Memorial: Russell Brimrose The community can keep updated on Arma-

ni's progress by visiting 'Angels Around Armani' Facebook page.

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When did FREE become a bad word?

Recycling household batteries in Tully UNFORTUNATELY small household batteries can no longer be left at Teitzel’s Supa IGA. The removal of the Lions’ collection box has been made necessary because of concerns about small children getting access to batteries in the event of the box being tipped over. At

Friday, November 20, 2020 this stage, small batteries can still be deposited in the collection box in the Mitre 10 store. Here the box is in a secure position with little chance of spillage. The Lions Club are hoping to find another venue to place the IGA collection box but it would need to be in a secure or supervised position. Small battery collection has so far been quite successful. This prevents them ending up in landfill and they are being recycled. Some batteries now contain a percentage of these recycled materials. Peter Buttsworth Tully

Tully Pies strike gold

SARI HYYTINEN I am sure a lot of people will disagree with me when I say that in the modern day and age, getting products for free is not good for our economy. I wholeheartedly disagree with a community that wants products for free. I follow a few business start up groups for women on social media and I consistently read comments where people expect them to undervalue themselves for the hours that they work on a project. These young entrepreneurs are standing up against this devaluing of their efforts and tell their customers if you want a quality product, then you will need to pay for it. Wanting to buy a cheap product is why ‘big’ businesses can dominate the market and people will go to them because they can provide a cheaper product. If a large business sells the same product slightly cheaper, they will still make more money than a small business that needs to ensure that they cover their overheads from selling less products. There is also the issue that because a small business does not order as many products as a large business, they will not be able to purchase their products at the cheaper rate that a large business can. What does that mean for us as consumers? It means that if you want to ensure small businesses still exist, you need to be willing to spend a little more and go to your corner store. Shop local is about supporting our smaller local businesses, not just those large entities that have set up shop in our small towns and taken away from smaller businesses. We have watched a systematic decline in our small communities due to this inherent disadvantage. Make sure when you support local, you support small businesses. Question: when you want something for free, you are saying that you do not think Australians deserve a decent wage?

Carole Dugue holding a tray of freshly baked pies CLARE WATSON LOCAL bakery Tully Pies only last week found out they took out a gold medal, two silver medals, and three bronze medals in the Official Great Aussie Pie competition held in Melbourne in September. The Official Great Aussie Pie wins come straight off the back of also winning five silver medals and three bronze medals in the Australian Best Pie and Pastie Competition which was held in August. Carole Dugue, owner of Tully Pies and baker of the Australia-wide famous pies said that “the secret ingredient is love, lots of time and love.” This is the second year Tully Pies have competed, and last year they won two bronze medals. “So you can tell I have improved!” She said. “I guess it puts Tully on the map because in this competition you have Port Douglas who won quite a few awards as well, and then you have us and some bakeries down in Townsville, with the rest all around

Certificates from the Australian Best Pie aand Pastie comptetition

Australia. There’s not many up here, so for us to have actually won something is really awesome.” The Official Great Aussie Pie competition had over 1600 entries from 350 different bakeries all over Australia. Dugue is originally from Nice, a city in the south of France, and runs Tully Pies with her partner Robin, who is originally from Zimbabwe. She worked as a pastry chef for a few years in Europe and London, before coming to Australia and buying Tully Pies over eight years ago. Her fresh perspective on the traditional Aussie pie and other pastries often has travellers in delight. “We are a bakery, but I think we are more like a European bakery because I come from France where bread and sourdoughs are really important. We make our own croissants, and everything is made from scratch in this shop. Bringing that into Tully, people that have travelled kind of go yes, thank you! So yes, we are a unique little shop that’s for sure.” The Gold medal that was recently won was taken out by a local favourite, the kangaroo pie. “It is marinated in beer with native herbs and spices, so really trying to come to the origin of the kangaroo,” Dugue said. The silver medals were won by the goat rogan josh pie, and the Mongolian buffalo pie. Following behind with the bronze medals were the steak and Guinness, the Moroccan lamb, and the lamb shanks and country veg pies. The Moroccan lamb is one of Dugue’s favourites, and both the lamb pies are the best sellers for Tully locals. A recent addition to the Tully Pies selection is a crocodile pie. “It feels great not only for personal satisfaction I’ve learnt to make pies, knowing that I’m competing against the biggest bakeries in Australia. Any medal and I would’ve been happy, and I got Gold!” Dugue said. “It’s quite rewarding when all the hard work and sleepless nights do pay off!”

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El Arish Fire & Rescue Station officially opened and hand-over of two new fire appliances MARIA GIRGENTI EL ARISH’s $2 million replacement Auxiliary Fire and Rescue Station was officially opened last week by QFES Deputy Commissioner Mark Roche AFSM from Brisbane, and QFES Acting Assistant Commissioner Far Northern Region Adam Gwin AFSM. The original Fire and Rescue Station started in 1954, consisting of four posts and an iron roof in South Johnstone on land owned by the mill. In 1964, the Progress Associations of El Arish and Silkwood were concerned about the lack of fire protection for their townships, so a crew of 10 auxiliary firefighters began training. The crew from the El Arish area were so dedicated that in 1965, the decision was made to dismantle the station at South Johnstone and move it to El Arish. Now, 55 years later, the community will see the outcome of lots of hard work and planning with the handover of a new station to fruition. The previous building became inadequate in size and functionality and resulted in its demolition onsite and the establishment of a new one. The new QFES Station is primarily designed to accommodate up to 12 persons on call 24 hours a day, seven days a week. The new station, now standard, includes a two-bay engine room, duty office, training room with lockers, kitchenette, and PWD bathroom including shower and outdoor covered area. The eastern crossover provides dual exit and entry for staff and returning emergency vehicles. The western crossover will be a dedicated exit for emergency service vehicles. There is one visitor/person with disability (PWD) park provided at the site’s frontage and seven secure staff car parking spaces. Weekly training sessions, usually two hours in

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length, include group briefings and drills on the external training pad with some of the training undertaken inside the station, including checking the appliances and suits to ensure they are operational. Major training events are only conducted once a year to keep the brigade up to date on activities such as rescuing persons from a crashed vehicle. This training is essential to ensure the auxiliary firefighters have the appropriate up to date knowledge and techniques to continue to maintain the safety of the community. The new facility will provide increased operational response capability and community safety functions. The station design will provide flexibility for staffing and vehicle storage requirements to meet current and future service delivery targets for the El Arish locality and greater Cassowary Coast region. Steve Wilson, currently the Acting Inspector for Southern Command started the official proceedings and special guests present included Cassowary Coast Regional Council Mayor Mark Nolan, Brian McGowan, Officer-in-Charge Silkwood QAS Ambulance Station, heads of service Peter Ruddick, Craig Smith, Wayne Pearce and retired firefighters. Gwin presented Mayor Mark Nolan of Cassowary Coast Regional Council with an Assistant Commissioner's Certificate of Appreciation for use of Council's depot at El Arish by the crew while the new station was being built. Roche also handed over the keys of an Isuzu Type 2 Compressed Air Foam fire appliance to Captain Michael Bennett and crew members Owen Zammit and Mark Valeriano from Tully Fire & Rescue and a Type 3 Scania fire appliance to Justin Georgeson Acting Command Support Officer Innisfail Fire & Rescue. A plaque at the front of the station was officially un-

food and financial assistance. However, this program relies on fundraising and donations from our community to continue to provide this assistance. More than just food hand outs The TSC Emergency Relief pantry is more than just handouts, it is a hand up. In addition to providing food assistance, the TSC works with community members to address financial issues, establish realistic budgets, and make referrals to further supports for issues that are negatively impacting on their lives. In doing so, the program seeks to build the capacity of the individual to better cope with issues in their lives and reduce the need for future financial assistance.

2020 has been a difficult year, and unfortunately for some members of our community Christmas is not looking very festive this year. To help spread some Christmas cheer, Teitzel’s Supa IGA Tully has partnered with the Tully Support Centre (TSC) to organise a non-perishable goods drive to help families in our community.

Teitzel’s Supa IGA Tully supports a lot of fundraising and donation initiatives in our community and I would like to thank them for their support in making this possible. If you can please buy a little something extra to place in the trolley to help bring some Christmas joy to families in our community doing it tough this Christmas.

If you would like to help, simply purchase an extra item in your weekly shop, and place it in the donation trolley near the checkouts. Tin food, rice, pasta, cereal, long life milk, etc; it all helps. These items will be collected and distributed by the TSC to local families in need in the lead up to Christmas.

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, Tuesday and Thursday from 9am to 1pm and 2pm to 4pm; Wednesday 9am to 1pm and 2pm to 6pm.

Since 2005, the TSC Emergency Relief Pantry has been providing locally sourced, non-perishable food items at no cost to vulnerable families in our community. During that time, we have responded to over 16,000 requests for

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

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El Arish firefighter Daniel Geiger, QFES Acting Assistant Commissioner Far Northern Region Adam Gwin, El Arish fire station Captain Andrew Hogg and QFES Deputy Commissioner Mark Roche after the plaque was officially unveiled at the new El Arish Fire & Rescue station

Justin Georgeson from Innisfail Fire station, Captain Michael Bennett, and firefighters Owen Zammit and Mark Valeriano from Tully Fire station with the brandnew fire appliances where were handed over to their respective stations veiled by Roche and Gwin, followed by a closing address by Acting Chief Superintendent Craig Smith.

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CLARE WATSON LAST Friday, November 13 Girringun Aboriginal Art Centre in Cardwell made history alongside five other businesses, as the first to take part in an Australia-wide Indigenous shopping segment broadcast on live Television. “Our products have made a national television debut through the Open shop digital channel, channel 75,” Art Centre Manager Joann Russo said, as she watched the show live on Open Shop’s Facebook page on Friday. The Open Shop TV show was a special presentation in celebration of NAIDOC week. It also came in perfect time for Christmas shoppers to purchase beautiful Indigenous products. “That was probably the most epic two hours of my life,” Russo said. Girringun Art Centre had four different tea towels being showcased, all created by local Indigenous artists. Six Indigenous businesses participated in the show, selling a range of items including, scarves, jewellery, yoga mats, bush teas, bush balms, and the tea towels from Girringun. “They used Indigenous models for the program as well, so that it was a good representation of Indigenous people,” Russo said.

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Jarron Andy, one of the presenters on the show comes from Innisfail and is connected to the Jirru people. The NAIDOC special was a celebration of his first anniversary show, and he wanted to bring Indigenous faces to National TV. “He saw some of our products earlier this year on Instagram when he was getting this Idea going. We obviously jumped at it because we were so excited,” Russo said. The program took 300 tea towels from the Girringun Art Centre, which makes up 75 packs of four tea towels in each. Each tea towel has a beautiful design. The wattle tea towel was done by Ninney Murray, the Bagu design was done by Nephi Denham, and the Jabarru and Kingfisher designs were done by Ethel Murray. The products are licensed products, so the artists receive royalties for every tea towel printed, and any additional profits come back and are reinvested into the art centre program. “So we can create more products and artworks and commissions, or whatever the artists want to do with it, so it’s amazing,” Russo said. Russo is excited about opening up to a new market. They had online shopping on their website, and in person at the Girringun Art Centre, art fairs, and markets, but this is their first time selling

through TV. “There is a different demographic for TV so it’s really exciting to be reaching them,” she said. “Jarron just wanted to show the world how amazing indigenous artwork is and promote indigenous products and businesses.” Russo is excited to be covering all bases, and can’t wait to see how far the humble tea towel can go.

Since this was the first time a shopping segment has exclusively promoted Indigenous products, she doesn’t know if it will be happening again. “I assume that if it is a success then they will look at doing this every year,” Russo said. “Hopefully it just becomes a regular thing, getting Indigenous businesses presented through these platforms.”

Joann Russo with two of the tea towels for sale on the program

‘Meet Your Street’ bbq initiative CASSOWARY Coast Regional Council is encouraging residents to ‘Meet Your Street’ and get to know your neighbours Servicing communitiesand andfamilies families throughout the Cassowary Coast Servicing communities throughout the Cassowary Coastto ensure that you can support each othServicing communities and families throughout the Cassowary Coast er during times of need like the lead up to and during cyclone and storm season. Services include: “To encourage neighbours to meet their street, Council is offering each division in Information; Advice; Advocacy; Referral; Emergency the Cassowary Coast a chance to win a Information; Advice; Advocacy; Referral; Emergency Information; Advice; Advocacy; Referral; Emergency meat pack to hold an event. Each BBQ Relief; Domestic and Family Violence Counselling & Relief; Domestic and Family Violence Counselling & pack will be up to the value of $200 and Relief; Domestic and Family Violence Counselling Support; Court Support; Centrelink Agent; Tully Youth& Council will be supporting various busiSupport; Court Support; Centrelink Agent; Tully Youth nesses around our region to purchase Support; Tully Youth Centre;Court FamilySupport; Support; Centrelink CommunityAgent; Development; these packs,” Division 3 Councillor Centre; Family Support; Community Development; General Support; Social InteractionDevelopment; Groups. Trudy Tschui said. “Times are tough, so Centre; Family Support; Community looking out for each other is more imporGeneral Groups. GeneralSupport; Support;Social SocialInteraction Interaction Groups. tant than ever. Social distancing doesn’t need to mean social disconnection.” To Volunteers Welcome go in the running to win one of six BBQ packs, organisers will need to hold a We are hereWelcome to help. Volunteers Volunteers Welcome clean-up activity in their street with participating neighbours, take a minimum of We Weare arehere hereto to help. help. three images as evidence of activity and for Council promotion, forward images to Council with completed application form by Friday, November 27, 2020. The winning BBQ packs will be drawn on MonOPEN: Monday, Tuesday and Thursday: Phone: (07) 40681 004 day, November 30, with winning BBQ ac9am—1pm & 2pm—4pm Fax: (07) 40681 620 tivities to be held anytime up until Friday, Email: info@tullysupportcentre.com.au OPEN: Monday, Monday, Tuesday Tuesday and Thursday: Wednesday: 9am—1pm & 2pm—6pm Phone: (07) 40681 004 December 18. For more information and OPEN: and Thursday: Phone: (07) 40681 004 www.tullysupportcentre.com.au 9am—1pm & 2pm—4pm full details on eligibility criteria on ‘Meet Fax: (07) 40681 620 CLOSED FRIDAYS 9am—1pm & 2pm—4pm Fax: (07) 40681 620 Your Street BBQ’ initiative, visit http:// Facebook “Tully Support Centre Inc.” Email: info@tullysupportcentre.com.au Wednesday: 9am—1pm & 2pm—6pm Email: info@tullysupportcentre.com.au Wednesday: 9am—1pm & 2pm—6pm www.cassowarycoast.qld.gov.au/knowwww.tullysupportcentre.com.au your-neighbour - or by calling council on CLOSED FRIDAYS www.tullysupportcentre.com.au CLOSED FRIDAYS 1300 763 903 or emailing: enquiries@ Facebook “Tully Support Centre Inc.” Facebook “Tully Support Centre Inc.” cassowarycoast.qld.gov.au.

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Innisfail community pauses to honour the fallen on Armistice Day

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LAST Wednesday a special service to commemorate Armistice Day at Innisfail RSL cenotaph was a solemn affair for past and present service men and women, community groups to pause and reflect on the suffering and sacrifice by Australian soldiers in all conflicts and to acknowledge their experiences and actions. At 11.00am on November 11, 1918, the guns of the Western Front fell silent after more than four years continuous warfare. This year marked 102nd anniversary since the signing of the armistice agreement by Great Britain, France and Germany that ended World War I in 1918 which was a key moment in Australia’s history. From the summer of 1918, the five divisions of the Australian Corps had been at the forefront of the allied advance to victory. Beginning with their stunning success at the battle of Hamel in July, they helped to turn the tide of the war at Amiens in August, followed by the capture of Mont St Quentin and Pèronne, and the breaching of German defences at the Hindenburg Line in September. By early October, the exhausted Australians were withdrawn from battle. They had achieved a fighting reputation out of proportion to their numbers, but victory had come at a heavy cost. They suffered close to 48,000 casualties during 1918 with more than 12,000 dead. In the four years of the war more than 330,000 Australians had served overseas, and more than 60,000 of them had died. After WWII, the Australian and British governments changed the name of Armistice Day to Remembrance Day in recognition of all those who died in war. Those who died, those who suffered and those who continue to fight for our liberties and way of life were remembered. It was also time to say thanks to all those who made the ultimate sacrifice to make Australia what it is today. Ron Henderson FLTLT (AAFC) was the parade marshal while bugler Darryl Anderson sounded the 'Last Post' and 'Reveille' a minute's silence was observed at the 11th hour on the day and The Ode was read. Official addresses were made by Innisfail RSL President, Bill Dray, Captain James Stamell ADJ 51st BTN FNQR and Mayor Mark Nolan before B J Price offered up a dedication prayer. While Piper Marc Darveniza played the 'Lament', the first wreath was laid at the cenotaph by Cassowary Coast Regional Council Mayor Mark Nolan followed by Innisfail RSL President Bill Dray. A total of 20 white crosses in honour of soldiers from

Current and ex-servicemen and women and community members paused at Innisfail RSL Cenotaph to honour all fallen Australian soldiers at the Remembrance Day service last Wednesday Innisfail and district who were killed in World War I were placed in the garden outside Innisfail RSL. Wreaths were also placed at the cenotaph by members representing the Army, all Royal Australian Army regiments 1 to 9, all Vietnam units, 107 SQN AAFC, Innisfail Queensland Police Service, Special Air Service, 23rd Battalion AIF, National Servicemen's As-

sociation, Innisfail Fire and Rescue Service, Innisfail SES, Rural Fire Service, Innisfail Ambulance Service, Innisfail Volunteer Coastguard, students from Innisfail State College and Good Counsel Primary School who also laid a wreath on behalf of Good Counsel College, as well as other individuals, community groups and organisations.

President of Innisfail/Tully/Babinda branch of National Servicemen's Association of Australia David Grima laid a wreath on behalf of his fellow Nashos

Innisfail State College leader Cooper Beasley laid a wreath on Remembrance Day as Kylie Vecchio and Lori Edgerton pause to pay their respects

Call to dredge Hinchinbrook Channel DAVID GARDINER RE-ELECTED Hinchinbrook MP Nick MP Nick Dametto has thrown his full support behind what he believes will be a “game-changing” proposal to give 24/7 marine access from Lucinda. The proposal, put forward by Hinchinbrook Shire Council, would recreate a historic spit that has since eroded away, and the dredging of the Enterprise Channel in waters adjacent to or within the national park boundaries. Dametto said the council’s proposal would “unleash tourism” in Hinchinbrook Shire by providing all-tidal access to Hinchinbrook Island, the Palm Island Group and the Great Barrier Reef. “A proposal like this is exactly what our region needs to capitalise on the economic benefits that tourism generates,” Dametto said. “Before politics, I ran my own marine tourism business which depended on all-tidal access. This is why I was drawn to operating out of the Townsville Breakwater Marina. To run a successful maritime tourism business, you can’t expect your cus-

tomers to be waiting on the tide.” Before the state election which has seen an increased majority for the Labor government, Dametto pledged that if his party, the KAP, “has a commanding role in the next parliament, I will be making this project a non-negotiable property, as well as the dredging of One Mile Creek at Cardwell.” Dametto said despite the KAP remaining on the crossbench, he will continue to work closely with Hinchinbrook Shire Mayor Ramon Jayo as they work through Federal and State Government hurdles to advance the project. This will include lobbying the State Government and working with their relevant departments. “Dungeness and Enterprise Channel are under grave threat because of the erosion of the spit at Lucinda Point East. I commend the council on the preliminary work they have undertaken for future modelling. This is an important step forward,” Dametto said. “Lucinda is fast becoming a hot spot for locals and

tourists. We need to take advantage of our natural attractions and I have no doubt dredging at Dungeness’ Enterprise Channel would give both locals and visitors unprecedented access to the natural island attractions and reefs just a stone’s throw away from our coastline.” “On top of that, you’ve got an abundance of fishing spots and marine life such as dolphins and whales just waiting to be discovered on sight-seeing tours. This project is necessary for the betterment of maritime safety in the Hinchinbrook electorate. Currently, the Ingham Coast Guard is stranded on some low tides.” Dametto called for tri-partisan political support for the council's proposal.

| COMMUNITY Innisfail community celebrates NAIDOC Week

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MARIA GIRGENTI NAIDOC WEEK from November 8-15 was celebrated in the Innisfail community with several activities which culminated in a street walk from Canecutter Court to ANZAC Park last Friday. A highlight of the street walk was the appearance of around 20 loud, shiny motorcycles and riders from MOB (Murris on Bikes) from Mackay who were celebrating 10 years since their formation and were invited to take part by event organiser Brett Ambrum. After the walk, at ANZAC Park, there was live entertainment, guest speakers, plenty of activities for the

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youngsters, displays, stalls, as well as free lunch and drinks with the event following strict COVID-19 protocols. Last Tuesday, a NAIDOC community morning tea was held at Shire Hall where numbers were limited due to COVID-19 restrictions followed by a NAIDOC Elders lunch at Chjowai Hall last Thursday which had limited seating and was sold out. NAIDOC Week is an opportunity for all Australians to come together to celebrate the rich history, diverse cultures and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the oldest continuing cul-

Senior Constable Mary Savage and Police Liaison Officer Michael Sands with MOB (Murris on Bikes) from Mackay who were a highlight and made a noisy spectacle at Innisfail Community's NAIDOC Street Walk

tures on the planet. This year's theme 'Always Was, Always Will Be' recognises that First Nations people have occupied and cared for this continent for over 65,000 years. NAIDOC Week was celebrated in November instead of the usual dates in July due to the impacts and uncertainty from the escalating COVID-19 pandemic affecting local communities and the nation. The postponement until later in the year was aimed at protecting elders and those in local communities with chronic health issues from the disastrous impacts of COVID-19 especially during the cooler winter months.

Kathy Epong-Walker and her son Logan with Doreen Mickelo and her daughter Ella Masina participated in Innisfail Community NAIDOC Street Walk last Friday

Calling all Queenslanders to raise awareness for domestic violence WITH recent research showing 2 in 5 young men do not recognise both physical and emotional abuse as domestic violence, White Ribbon Queensland is urging all Queenslanders to help raise awareness for Domestic Violence during White Ribbon Day, Friday 20th November. Due to the uncertainty of COVID19, White Ribbon Queensland is asking everyone to decorate their letterboxes in white on Friday 20th November, to raise awareness and start conversations on Domestic Violence. According to Chiu-Hing Chan, Chair, White Ribbon Queensland, “the statistics surrounding domestic violence in the home tripled during COVID.

er, can make a change and break the cycle of domestic and family violence.” Ms Clarke continues. White Ribbon Queensland encourages everyone to decorate their letterboxes with white ribbons, white balloons, white lights, white teddy bears, white flowers, streamers, or bed sheets to raise awareness and conversations surrounding Domestic Violence. White Ribbon Day aims to raise awareness of domestic violence, promote respectful relationships and creating a community free of violence and abuse. Community by Community, workplace by workplace, White Ribbon Australia seeks to generate an ongoing message against gendered violence and eliminate men’s violence against women.

“We are looking for support from the community and businesses to assist us in mobilising change,” “The purpose of White Ribbon Day this year is to not only speak about the change that is needed, but to also get involved. “Speak to your neighbours, chat to your friends at sporting clubs, work and schools, encourage them to decorate their letterboxes white using ribbons, flowers or teddy bears and raise awareness for domestic violence.” he said. Sue Clarke*, mother and grandmother of Hannah Clarke and her 3 children who were killed by their father earlier this year, joins White Ribbon Queensland in their letterbox campaign, commenting on the white letterbox campaign, Ms Clarke states, “it is so very important to get the message out there to prevent something like what happened to my daughter and my grandchildren from ever happening again. “I will not be able to hug them again, but we, togeth-

Sue Clarke, mother and grandmother of Hannah Clarke and her 3 children who were killed by their father in Febuary this year

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St Rita's School South Johnstone hosts 25th Melbourne Cup luncheon

The hard working crew from St Rita's School South Johnstone who helped make the event a huge success MARIA GIRGENTI ST RITA'S School South Johnstone P&F Association hosted its 25th annual Melbourne Cup Luncheon where guests celebrated in style at Innisfail Shire Hall Ballroom and shook off the COVID cobwebs at the COVID Safe event. This year numbers were capped due to COVID-19 restrictions and seating was limited to the hottest event on the social calendar.

There were prizes in the fashion stakes, judged by Daniella Stephenson and awards presented for Fashionable Filly, Mature Lady, Best Dressed Man and Best Dressed to Theme: silver, as it was the 25th anniversary. Since 1932, St Ritaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s School has been providing quality education to the children of South Johnstone, Innisfail and surrounding areas. The

annual Melbourne Cup Luncheon has always been an important part of the school community's history. St Rita's is a small school with huge dreams, and all funds raised from these annual functions go towards improving student facilities and the purchase of educational resources. This year's event was able to go ahead and

was a huge success due to the generous support from parents, families, staff, as well as individual and business sponsors, and the local community. The school community especially wanted to thank all their major financial sponsors: Tropicana Bananas (the cash bar); Nourish Bananas ($500 major cash raffle); B&M Earthmoving (Entertainment +), Soils First

(nibbles); Innisfail Glass & Aluminium (fashions); Boolabah Farms (fashions and welcome drinks); Bamboo Creek Farming (Monster Goose). Table sponsors Cheryl-Lee Florist, Bas Le

Mode, Fresh Yellow, Mellick Centre, Lorrae Jewellers, Stich-n-Create, Marilenaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s The Perfect Gift, Tempyst Hair & Beauty, Spring Farming, Sapore Di Italia and Paronella Park.

Guests enjoyed a welcome beverage upon arrival, cocktails, raffles, lucky door, calcutta, sweeps, 30 fantastic prizes in the monster goose, delicious food catered by Roscoes, as well as live music by Ingrid Piper and watched the race that stops a nation on the newest and biggest super bright LCD screen in town. Several generous table sponsors ensured all guests received a special thank you gift to take home while there were many lucky winners in the monster goose and sweeps.

Tanya Pensini, Josephine Spry and Darelle Horsford at the Melbourne Cup function

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Lorna Lauder celebrates 50 years of service at Goondi State School

Deputy Principal Siobhan Jackson with Lorna Lauder as she cut the special cake in recognition of her 50 years' dedicated service as a cleaner at Goondi State School

Goondi State School student leaders and staff including current Principal Peter Begemann and former Principal Arthur Sclippa congratulate Lorna Lauder on her 50-year work milestone MARIA GIRGENTI A TIRELESS worker behind the scenes, Lorna Lauder has clocked up 50 years of dedicated service as a permanent cleaner at Goondi State School and keeping all areas of the school clean, tidy and hygienic. Lauder was formally recognised for her half century of dedicated service at a special school assembly where she was showered with gifts, a card signed by all the staff, cake from Mourilyan Bakery and well wishes from staff and students. Principal Peter Begemann recalled some of the significant historical events that occurred in Australia and worldwide when Mrs Lauder first started at the school in 1970. He said Mrs Lauder has made a positive impact on thousands of students and staff with her good nature and enthusiasm. "During my time at the school, I've noticed the extreme affection and respect displayed by students and staff towards Lorna." "I've also seen visitors who have returned to the school after a very long time who instantly recognise Lorna. She has been a hardworking and excellent member of staff and school community who is ex-

tremely dedicated to the school and a very active and well-known member of the local community." "Lorna has demonstrated to all our students it is important to take pride in themselves, our work and how we treat others." Lauder, who will turn 76 next year is looking forward to permanently putting away her cleaning equipment and enjoying retirement in the future. She said the thing she found most rewarding about her job was the students and especially loved sharing in their successes particularly on the sports field as she cheered them on at sports days. "I've also loved seeing three generations of children coming through the school, especially as they grow up and forge their career paths as adults.â&#x20AC;? Lauder, the eldest of 12 children, was born in Mataka in New Zealand's Bay of Islands and lived there for 17 years, where she went to primary school and then eventually married her husband Robert. After their marriage, the couple moved to Sydney in 1963 for six months before moving to Daradgee for a year as her husband secured employment at Goondi Mill as a pointsman where he worked for 26 years.

Her husband also worked as a traffic officer and did stints at Babinda, Mourilyan Mills before they closed and is now the cane inspector at South Johnstone Mill having been involved in the sugarcane industry for many years. Soon after her first child Irene was born, Lorna secured the permanent cleaner's job at Goondi State School which was located at the old Goondi Mill site. Two years later she officially started at the school's current location on October 31, 1970 taking over from Kath O'Brien and her first Principal was Joe McCauley. "When I first started at the school, there were about 90 students and three teachers and over the years I have seen lots of changes, growth and developments including new buildings and libraries being built." Now there are close to 400 students, 15 classroom teachers and 45 staff. Lauder is a well-known and respected citizen through her extensive volunteering at Meals on Wheels, Soroptimist International, Driver Reviver, at the local rugby league club and school canteens, as well as fundraising for netball and other sporting clubs and community organisations. Ten years ago, Mrs Lauder had her own personal battle with cancer and spent two years away from the job recuperating and getting her health back on track. She regards the school as her 'second family' as they are very welcoming. "The other cleaners and I have always felt an important part of the school community, as we were invited to social events such as morning teas, events and functions."

Remembrance Day at Mourilyan State School Mourilyan State School community paused to honour fallen Australian soldiers at a special commemoration service organised by the Year 6 class and held at the school last Wednesday

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Dare to Dream

CLARE WATSON

and El Arish State School.

learning the dance choreography and singing along.

‘DARE to Dream” was the theme of Mission Beach State School’s 10th annual concert, put on by all 350 students last term as a massive culmination of everything they have learned in art classes this year.

In term one MBSS students study visual arts, term two they study drama, and they learn dance in term three. The annual concert is a magnificent display of everything they have learned, and is usually performed for all their family and friends. “It’s definitely one of the highlights of the year,” she said.

COVID-19 didn’t stop the show from going on this year, even though parents were unable to attend the live event. The concert was done during school hours for the students and the staff, and dance routines were choreographed for less body contact this year to reduce the risk of spreading illness.

The concert is a musical mashup of dancing, drama, singing, and acting, and is also a part of their dance assessments. All students of MBSS perform in the concert, as well as designing and creating their own costumes. As a part of their visual arts learning, the children also design and paint massive stage banners for the stage of the concert. This year, class 6A has an aspiring writer, Leah, who wrote the script for their performance which was titled “Jack and Jill’s dreaming nightmare.” The script was a huge hit, loved by the whole class, and Leah is on track to becoming a professional playwright. Classroom teachers also often perform alongside their students, sometimes even

The recent screening was also a huge success. Pedroni said that “the parents were really grateful that they were able to see the concert despite not being able to go.” Parents were required to book in for the screening night due to a limit of 70 people, and it was fully booked out.

The concert, organised and facilitated by arts teacher Carmen Pedroni, was a massive success, and was replayed via a screening last Monday, November 9, for parents unable to attend the original event due to COVID-19 restrictions. This year’s concert with its inspiring theme of “Dare to Dream” was created entirely by the students, and the overarching concert was broken down into acts performed by all the different classes. “I’m a facilitator of their ideas and concepts so I just drive that creative process,” Pedroni said. Pedroni has been teaching at MBSS for about 19 years, and for the last 10 years has been doing art classes for an hour a week with every grade at the school. She also teaches art at Feluga State School

Class 6B all dressed up for their class act called "Tell him he's dreamin...." On the left is Payton, playing the character of Dale, and on the right is Tyita, playing the character of Daryl from the movie “The Castle.” The Jeannies in the background are the “Jeannies of Dunk Island.”

Pedroni said that her favourite moment of the concert was the flash mob at the very end. All 350 students learnt one dance, so the grand finale was a massive cohesive flash mob featuring the whole school as that last song plays. “That’s always my favourite moment” she said, “everyone joins in and it’s a celebration of what our school is.”

Students performing on stage with the banners they designed and painted

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WONDERFUL to see yet another great exhibition opened in Cardwell. ‘Decorative & Functional’ showcases more of the Cardwell Gallery’s wonderful and creative artisans. Many of the exhibitions through the year have represented visual artists with a great array of framed artworks so it seems timely to celebrate our artists in pottery, textile, timber, metal, fibre, mosaic and glass. Opening night provided insight into the creative process of many of the artists on display who spoke of their work and how it was cre-

ated. The exhibition is full of wonderfully creative pieces, all are for sale and given Christmas will soon be upon us, they offer a wonderful opportunity to snap up a treasure for yourself or a wonderful locally created gift. The Exhibition will be open to the public until December 4 at the Cardwell Library Foyer Gallery, Cardwell Cultural Precinct. Opening Hours:Monday: 10am - 5pm; Tuesday - Fri: 9am - 5pm; Saturday: 9am - 12 noon; (closed for lunch on Monday and Friday 1-2pm).

Pottery by Linda Bates

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Hand Printed Textile Libby Clegg & Basket Coiling by Sally Moroney

Ingham Bridge Club CONGRATULATIONS to Marlies Maussen and Joan Aranas on winning the President’s Trophy. The results from Tuesday night’s Help with Play session were: Alan Giles and Ian Merritt, first with 58 per cent; second place went to Denise Purdon and Norm Louk with 54 per cent followed by Denis Martin and Delmo Ganza in third place with 48 per cent. Well done to our two new beginners Ian and Denise. Results from last Friday: Steve Vigh and Betty Collins were first with 60.9 per cent; Elizabeth Davis and Donna Ward came second with 59.3 per cent and Marlies Maussen and Joan Aranas tied with Gillian Marano and Judy Vigh for third place with 52 per cent. Today, Friday, November 20: Social Bridge. Please be seated by 8.45am. Tuesday, November 24 is a ‘Help with Play’ session. Please be seated by 6.15pm. If you need a partner phone Ann on 0408 090 451. Tip of the Week: Your lead to partner’s bid suit. If partner has bid a suit during the auction, which card do you lead? The decision is between two different styles of leading. One is – if you have an honour in partner’s suit, lead it and the other is the classical – lead small from three or four to an honour.

Glass artist Lynne Hartley speaking of her art practice

Vibrant glass works by Lynne Hartley

Mosiac Mirror by Kay Reading

Say your LHO opens 1C. Your partner overcalls 1H, RHO doubles, you pass, LHO bids 2C, partner passes, RHO blasts to 3NT. It’s your lead and partner has bid hearts. Firstly, there are very few situations in which you don’t want to lead a heart.

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Artist Kay Reading speaking of pottery & mosiac

Metal work by Sue Foley

Clours of the Earth pottery by Jane Arnold pros and cons to every point of view. Talk to your partner about this. You may be surprised to find that she has a preference and has merely never expressed it. It is vital to pick a preference with your partner and stick to it. The thing to avoid is an uncomfortable conversation at the end of the hand where you say, “Oh, yes, I promised to

play the honour, but I had a feeling …” just stick to your agreements. And if it costs you a hand every now and then, chalk it up to the greater good of building partnership confidence. To see more about the Bridge Club, visit our website: www.ingham. bridgeaustralia.org.

The argument in favour of playing the honour is “partner needs to know where the honour is”. That makes a lot of sense. The classical education says to lead “small from three or four to an honour”. There’s a reason for this. If you held Q93, you would lead the 3. Partner, with AKT82, goes up with the K, comes back the 2 (to show 5), you take your Q, lead back the 9. You either have declarer with Jxxx or you take all five tricks. But in this auction declarer did not hesitate to bid 3NT so she will always have at least one stopper in your suit. If you have reasonable support for partner’s suit, whatever your style, be super sure you don’t block the suit, especially if you have three or four to begin with. Nothing is more frustrating than going to bed with two tricks because partner wouldn’t unblock her Q under your K to get you in. We’ve looked at whether leading the Q is best or leading the 3 is best. Which is it? Honestly, hard to say. There are

President Wendy Coe (centre) congratulates Joan Aranas and Marlies Maussen on winning the President’s Trophy for 2020.

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POLICE

CRIME WRAP Charges, Innisfail Estate

A 44-year-old Caravonica man was charged with one count each of serious assault police, commit public nuisance and obstruct police on Tuesday (Nov 10). Officers were called to a disturbance at a Flying Fish Point Road address around 9.30pm. It will be alleged he was in the street yelling and arguing with another person. During the process of arresting the man it will be further alleged that he was uncooperative and spat on one of the officers. He is scheduled to appear in the Innisfail Magistrates Court on November 23.

Burglary, South Johnstone

POLICE are investigating a burglary to a Henderson Street address. Initial investigations suggest that the occupant was away from the residence between November 4 and November 7. Entry was gained to the unlocked property through the front door and a quantity of meat was stolen from a freezer. Anyone with any information is encouraged to contact police and quote QP2002343589.

High range drink drivers Mourilyan:

A 32-year-old Silkwood man was charged with drink driving and drug possession on Saturday morning (Nov 14). Around 8.30am, Innisfail Police received information that he was driving under the influence of alcohol. Around 8.45am, he was intercepted on the Bruce Highway, Mourilyan for a roadside breath test. As a result of that test, he was transported to Innisfail Police Station for further testing. It is alleged he returned a reading of 0.156 per cent. It is further alleged that officers located a quantity of cannabis in his possession. His licence was suspended, and he was charged with one count each of drink driving and possession of a dangerous drug. He is scheduled to appear in the Innisfail Magistrates Court on November 30.

alleged he was travelling at 104km/h in a 80km/h zone. He was issued with a $444 traffic infringement notice. It is further alleged he returned a roadside breath test of 0.108 per cent BAC. His licence was suspended, and he was issued with a notice to appear at the Tully Magistrates Court on January 21, 2021.

Disturbance charges, Innisfail

A 22-year-old Innisfail woman was charged with two counts of committing a public nuisance on Thursday night (Nov 12). It is alleged around 10.20pm, she became abusive inside a Lily Street business. She was evicted from the premises and allegedly stayed outside the business and continued to scream loudly at patrons and members of the public walking past. She was arrested and is scheduled to appear at the Innisfail Magistrates Court on November 30.

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A Trek 3500 mountain bike, maroon in colour with black features and white writing was allegedly stolen from outside a Wongaling beach supermarket between 8am and 8.30am on Tuesday morning (November 17). A red bike helmet and glasses were also with the bike at the time it was stolen. Anyone with any information is encouraged to contact police and quote QP2002381927.

Stealing of motorbike after traffic crash, Feluga:

POLICE are investigating the theft of a dark blue 2000 Honda ST1100 touring bike with NSW registration KSF79. Initial investigations suggest that at around 7.15pm on Friday, October 23, a 65-year-old Wongaling Beach man riding his motorbike along the Bruce Highway collided with a wallaby causing the rider to fall from his bike. He was transported to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. He contacted police and made arrangements on that night for a tow truck to retrieve his bike from the crash site. The bike was unable to be located by police and it is alleged that between 7.15pm and 8.30pm, the bike was stolen. Anyone with any information or was travelling through that area around that time who may have dash-cam footage is encouraged to contact police and quote reference number QP2002200223.

Cardwell break and enters solved

A 16-year-old boy and a 17-year-old girl both local to the Cardwell area will be dealt with under the provisions of the Youth Justice Act in relation to a number of alleged break and enters across Cardwell. It is alleged the pair broke into a number of houses and businesses within the Cardwell area between April and November this year. It is further alleged the girl broke into an office area of a Kennedy school in 2017.

Stolen bike, Wongaling Beach

Have you seen this motorbike? Dark blue 2000 Honda ST1100 touring bike with NSW registration KSF79

Wongaling Beach: MISSION Beach Police intercepted a 41-year-old East Feluga man around 1.30am on Tully Mission Beach Road for a roadside breath test. As a result of that test, he was transported to Mission Beach Police Station for further testing. It is alleged that during this time, he became verbally abusive and pushed the officer in the chest. As a result of the further test, the man allegedly returned a reading of 0.174 per cent BAC. He was charged with one count each of commit a public nuisance, assault police and drink driving. His licence was suspended, and he was issued with a notice to appear in the Tully Magistrates Court on December 10.

Friday Pocket: INNISFAIL Road Policing Unit intercepted a 27-yearold El Arish man on the Bruce Highway around 5pm on Friday afternoon (Nov 13) in relation to speeding. It is

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Gathering together to say “Good Onya Mate”

ONE of Australia’s largest rural charities, Rural Aid, is asking all Australians to get ready to host a “Good Onya Mate” gathering on Saturday, November 28, as a message of solidarity to farmers across the country. On the day, Nine will broadcast the Good Onya Mate fundraising concert – featuring a star-studded line up of local and international artists and heart-wrenching stories from farmers that Rural Aid has supported through drought, bushfire, food and COVID-19 this year. CEO of Rural Aid, John Warlters, said that while Rural Aid can’t reveal the musicians and celebrities involved yet, Nine has promised a night of toe-tapping fun and stories of farmers who have benefited from Rural Aid’s assistance. “The concert will raise funds to help farmers transition from emergency aid to recovery, to protect Australia’s food supply chain,” Warlters said. “Through all the difficulties 2020 threw at rural Australia, the farming sector has continued to ensure all Australian families have the range and quality of food we expect.” The team at Rural Aid are encouraging families, friends and venues to host their own covid-safe socially-distanced celebrations during the concert.

World Antimicrobial Awareness Week 2020 18 November 2020: It’s World Antimicrobial Awareness Week – an opportunity for Australians to consider their role in helping to avoid the further emergence and spread of drug-resistant infections. The Australian chicken meat industry supports the World Health Organisation (WHO) in calling Australians to handle antimicrobials with care, in line with the theme of this year’s global awareness week. Australian Chicken Meat Federation Executive Director Dr Vivien Kite says, “The Australian chicken meat industry has been a global leader in helping to prevent antibiotic resistance through the adoption of responsible use practices and policies since the 1980s. The industry acknowledges that it has a role to play to prevent the development of antibiotic resistance, while at the same time has a responsibility to protect and maintain the health and welfare of the chickens in its

care, and we are proud of the work that has been done to date, and that is ongoing.” Some of this work includes: • The creation and adoption of world leading formal antimicrobial stewardship (AMS) programs by all major chicken meat companies • The adoption across industry of the principle that, if antibiotics are to be used at all, they must only be used for therapeutic purposes (to treat, control or prevent disease), and certainly not for growth promotion. Indeed, this has been industry’s position as far back as 2007. • Adoption of a policy that no antibiotics that have been determined by the World Health Organisation (WHO) to be critically important in human medicine are to be used routinely in chicken production

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• Focusing on prevention rather than treatment – using vaccination, farm hygiene and biosecurity to keep Australian chicken flocks healthy. The industry has led the world in terms of developing and implementing vaccines as alternatives to antibiotics. • Development of appropriate use guidelines for antibiotics in a food-animal industry. Australian poultry veterinarians were the first in Australia (and amongst the first in the world) to develop and implement these. Over the past year, AgriFutures Australia supported a project to independently verify the existence and maturity of the AMS programs developed and maintained by the six companies that produce 90 per cent of Australian chicken meat. The report on this project is publicly available. The results verify that the AMS principles adopted by the Australian chicken meat industry have been successful in maintaining the low-resistance status of key bacterial species isolated from Australian meat chickens. Furthermore, and in collaboration with the Australian Government’s Department of Agriculture and Water Resources’ Animal Biosecurity and Response Reform Program, the industry participated in a national survey of antimicrobial resistance in Australian meat chickens. The results show the Australian chicken meat industry is in an enviable position globally with low and improved levels of AMR and, importantly, low levels of resistance to antimicrobials that are priorities for use in human health. This has been achieved due to the industry’s long-standing program of responsible use of antibiotics. Dr Kite says, “Our collaboration with the Government, Australian scientists and other experts in this study on AMR and the commitment of our members to antimicrobial stewardship programs will continue to place the Australian chicken meat industry as an international leader in the area of responsible antimicrobial use, while continuing to ensure that the health and welfare of our chickens is not compromised.

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Mixed Fallow cropping: benefits over the wet season

WITH the approach of the wet season, growers in the sugarcane industry are starting to prepare for unpredictable weather events. The erosion of bare fallow lands can cause major topsoil losses, lead to extensive environmental damage, and cause land and crop degradation that may severely impact a growerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s bottom line. Improving on farm management practices by using mixed species cover crops can help protect against these losses by keeping the soil covered during high rainfall periods. Recent trials have shown that mixing cover crops with a mix of species can help reduce soil and crop losses due to extreme rainfall events. Mixed species cover cropping allows certain species to dominate under the prevailing weather conditions and ensures there is good ground cover on otherwise unprotected fallow blocks. As an example: Trials run by HCPSL and Project Catalyst over recent years show that cover crops mixed with Rongai LabLab, Ebony Cowpea and Leichhardt Soybeans produced excellent ground cover during the summer season. In contrast, a straight cowpea crop suffered disease and dieback during the wet, causing the fallow ground to be left bare and exposed. Cover crops have been found to greatly reduce soil surface crusting and allow increased water infiltration. This means that heavy machinery can get back onto the blocks sooner compared to where no fallow ground cover had been planted. The use of fallow cover crops also improves soil structure, stability, and longer-term permeability. There are many other reasons to use mixed cover crops. Importantly, these crops provide a significant source of nutrients, and naturally fix nitrogen in the soil so it is available to subsequent crops. This can allow growers to safely

reduce fertiliser use and maintain productivity. Mixed cover crops also capture soil nutrients that might otherwise be lost to leaching, increase the soilâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s organic matter, improve soil physical properties, disrupt insect and disease life cycles, and suppress both weed growth and pathogenic nematode populations. Benefits of mixed species cover crops compared to mono-culture cover crops Erosion on bare fallow ground Better weed control: Mixed species crops (especially when mixing vine species with standing species) produce a much more effective cover blanket, which reduces weed infestation - in some cases to nil. This benefit is carried forward the plant cane crop and growers are able to make savings by reducing herbicide application rates. Reduction in parasitic nematode populations: The mixed species crops have shown an increase in beneficial nematode populations compared with some monocultures like soybean and sunflowers. These beneficial nematode populations help to naturally reduce and control parasitic nematodes populations. Mixed cover crops can add more organic matter to the soil: Increased organic matter provides benefits to the soil and to the subsequent crop in many ways. Organic matter improves the physical condition of the soil by improving soil tilth, provides stability of soil aggregates, improves water infiltration, aids in air diffusion, and reduces soil crusting. The addition of organic matter may also increase soil microbes and earthworm populations, which in turn, contribute to efficient nutrient cycling and result in improved soil structure. Finally, organic matter additions can also increase nutrient retention in the root zone. For more information on Mixed Species Cover cropping go to www.projectcatalyst.net.au or call Herbert Cane Productivity Services Ltd on 07 4776 1808.

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Dunn Cup Winning team, Peter Herman, Jan Craven, F. Rosadi, Dwain Piotto.

Ingham Bowls Club celebrates Dunn Cup and Year Badge Awards

Left to right, Eric Dundas, Gary Costigan, Ren Cantatore, Rico Basaglia, Paul Hallam - Eric, Rico and Paul receiving their Veteran Badge (70 years old)

Dunn Cup John Eddleston Receiving his Super ZVeteran Badge (80 years old)

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Dunn Cup Rico Basaglia receiving his apecial award for 12 consecutive years as Secretary. WE HAD a dual celebration on Sunday, November 15: the Presentation of our Year Badge Awards and the Dunn Cup, after winning the final on Oct 5, 2020, Ingham Bowls Club's 20th win. Special guest was Ramon Jayo, Mayor of Hinchinbrook Shire Council. Also present: North Qld Bowls team, Billy Green, Ron Mitchell, Alan Leverton and Gary Costigan; players from Macknade Bowls Club; players from Noorla Bowls Club; and players from Ingham Bowls Club. The afternoon began with the presentation of year badge awards: Rico Basaglia, Eric Dundas and Paul Hallam each received a Veteran Badge for 70 years old; John Eddleston received a Super Veteran Badge for 80 years old; the badges were presented by the Nth Qld President Gary Costigan. Rico Basaglia also received a special badge for 12 consecutive years as Secretary of the Club, awarded by Ren Cantatore, President of Ingham Bowls Club. The 64 players were then divided into 16 teams to play off for the best team of the afternoon. The winning team were Peter Herman, Jan Craven, F Rosadi and Dwain Piotto:D Piotto, J Craven, F Rosadi, P Herman def E Dundas, P Rodriguez, N Evans, L Marbelli – 28 to 9; C Cavallo, R Rose, C Cobb, T Garate def J Holmes, B Eddleston, E Piotto, P Kite 27 to 8; K Haupt, K Lawlor, M Marbelli, F Pallanza def J Colson, L Barbi, A Torielli, M Blake 20 to 8; R Celotto, G Cockrell, A Fodriga, B Wilson def J Fenoglio, J Vezzoli, K Walker, B Haupt 21 to 15; M Spano, I Wood, L Mahon, G Torrisi def M Moore, G Brierley, N Scrase, S Richards 25 to 20;

T Pallanza, P Miguel, J Eddleston, P Ryan def R Fichera, S Ryan, S Cotton, A Cole 23 to 21; W Green, A Leverton, R Mitchell, G Costigan def M Bube, J Piotto, R Basaglia, Ren Cantatore 20 to 14; B Bell, C Wickens, J Crossman, T Koop def M Thompson, T Fox, D Horsley, C Johnson 18 to 16. The afternoon concluded with speeches by Gary Costigan, Ren Cantatore, Ramon Jayo, Luie Marbelli and Frank Pallanza. Special thanks to Alf Di Bella, Luisa Di Bella and Joyce Covell for cooking the BBQ, assisted by members of the Ingham Ladies Bowling Club. Thanks also to everyone else who volunteered to assist with a most successful day. Other results:Legend: Lead (L), Second (2nd), Third (3rd), Skip (S) Men’s Pairs, Friday, Nov 13 Winners: Stan Cotton, Terry George. Scores: Stan Cotton, Terry George def Russell Petersen, Stan Richards 27 to 14; Andrew Cole, Jeff Crossman def Gary Brierley, Peter Herman 23 to 14; Bob Bell, Pat Ryan, Ren Cantatore def Trevor Pallanza, Allen Torielli, Tony Koop 22 to 13; Ian Wood, Cliff Johnson def Albert Bison, Kevin Walker 21 to 12. Thursday Barefoot Bowls has been postponed until further notice. Men’s Pairs, Friday, Nov 20: names into Club by 1.45 pm; Phone 4776 2117; game starts at 2.15 pm; bar open. Mixed Social Bowls, Sunday Nov 22: names into the Club by 12.30 pm; Phone 4776 2117; game starts at 1.30 pm; bar open. Sunday Bar Roster: Pat Ryan; Sunday Selector: Rico Basaglia.

Ingham Ladies Bowls Club

Sandy Ryan, Janese Craven, Jan Colson and Judy Fenoglio won the Championship Fours.

Elsa Piotto and Luisa Di Bella won the Championship Pairs.

Winner of the Championship Singles – Janice Casanovas.

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Louise Hoskins bowls her way to gold

MARIA GIRGENTI SOUTH Johnstone lawn bowler, Louise Hoskins has proven anything is possible with determination and has returned home with a gold medal in the women's singles after recently competing in the 2020 Queensland Multi Disability Championships held at Chermside Bowls Club, Brisbane. Players are classified into different categories based on their disability, including stance, balance, and how they bowl. Hoskins competes in the Sporting Wheelies class for bowlers with a spinal injury, while other bowlers may be in wheelchairs, have missing or damaged limbs, are deaf or visually impaired. Hoskins who has been competing in the championships since 2012 suffered a rare spinal injury called Cauda Equina Syndrome (CES) after complications from surgery in 2009 and being unable to bend uses a special support stick which is used to stabilise her body when delivering the bowl. Her category is B7-spinal injury and is classed as a partial paraplegic and competes in the Sporting Wheelies section.

Louise Hoskins from South Johnstone Bowls Club was ecstatic to return home with a gold medal in the women's singles at the Queensland Multi Disability Championships in Brisbane.

In the singles, Hoskins played three games all against much younger opponents and was undefeated. Her first match was against Serena Bonnell from Gold Coast where she had a 21-10 win. She then had a 21-16 win against Annette Goldsworthy in her second game and a dominant 21-2 win over Dionne Farrow in her third game.

Friday, November 20, 2020 Her fourth game saw her up against Debra McGarry and in a close fought match Hoskins was defeated by three shots so then had to play her same opponent in the gold medal play off. At one stage in the final Hoskins was down 8-16 and from then fought back and went on to snatch victory from McGarry by 21-19 in a thrilling finish to claim gold. "It was far more important winning gold this time as it went to a play-off, so I felt like I had really earned it. It was also rewarding to have the highest aggregate throughout the tournament in the women's singles." In the pairs, Hoskins teamed up with Andrew Reed who she has played with for two years and they won one game and drew the other. Hoskins said the event provides a great opportunity for bowlers to learn from each other, especially the varied methods they used to cope with their disabilities. This is the second time Hoskins has won a gold medal at the State Championships having won in 2014 at Aspley Bowls Club. Four women are selected based on overall performance and Hoskins is hoping she may be picked to compete in the Nationals next year. She has previously played twice in the Nationals and has won silver and bronze in singles. Hoskins, a passionate bowler who has been playing for 15 years is a regular competitor in association bowls enjoying success on many occasions and is the current Ladies Singles Club champion at South Johnstone Bowls Club.

Innisfail men's bowls team defeat Yungaburra in final to bring home the Elio Crema Cup INNISFAIL men's lawn bowls team of John Phillips, Malcolm Bright, Chips McCaffery and Sergio Dalla Pozza claimed the Elio Crema Cup after defeating Yungaburra in the final played in Mareeba last Sunday. Last year Mossman was the winning team, but in 2020 Innisfail defeated Tableland Division winners Yungaburra last Sunday at Mareeba to bring the Elio Crema Cup home south, the first silverware for the club in a few years. The Elio Crema Cup has been played in the Far North in various forms for over 50 years. It was originally an inter-district game with teams for FNQDBA and ATDBA playing off in district knockout competitions for the right to then play off in the inter-district final. Crema, aged 85 is a well-known and respected member of Mareeba Bowls and was one of the 'founding fathers' of lawn bowls in Dimbulah in 1963, when he and a group of Italian immigrant tobacco farmers decided they needed a sport. At the age of 17, Crema migrated to Australia from Treviso near Venice and settled in Dimbulah where he went on to become a pioneer of lawn bowls in Far North Queensland.

Bowls News

Silkwood Bowls Club WHAT a change of pace this week at Silkwood Bowls Club:Wednesday, November 11, Social Bowls: Denise Charman, Len Charman

Crema achieved his dream of wearing the Queensland colours and represented his state from 1975 to 1985 where he played all positions except skip. He is a life member of Dimbulah Bowls Club and Tropical Far North Queensland District. He has been playing the game for 56 years. Last Thursday afternoon social bowls winners had to be determined on a count back following a draw. The winners were Gordon Goes, Snow Clark, Kevin Bliss and Greg McDonald. In the Club Mixed Pairs results from last weekend's write-up, an error was made on who won the game. Thanks to our ever-efficient Presidents Alf Strano and Diane O’Brien in pointing out they defeated Sergio Dalla Pozza and Eileen Hamann. So, apologies for the incorrect information. Over the weekend three games of Club Triples were played. Gordon Goes, Bob Chaplain and Greg McDonald defeated Sergio Dalla Pozza, Alan Morrison and Sam Pagano; David Leach, Steve Howe and John Fossey defeated Jim Martinod, Mal Clifford and Justin Walker. The game between Terry Curran, Graeme Anderson and John Kremastos and Alan Hudson had a very convincing win over Brian Brooks, Anna Della Bella and Delmo Tarditi. Sunday, Nov 15: Lee Mayell, Wayne Mayell and Delmo Tarditi won by 16 shots over Anna Della Bella, Karin Rastoll/Agnes Cain and Gloria(Visitor); Alan Hudson and Denise Charman won by 10 shots over Brian Brooks and Tony Cates. Friday Night is our traditional BBQ and Barefoot Bowling; start at 6pm. Our contact no is 0459 211 552; in doubt of play give us a call; all are welcome. You can

Elio Crema presented the Elio Crema Cup to the winning Innisfail men's team made up of John Phillips, Malcolm Bright, Chips McCaffery and Sergio Dalla Pozza against Graham Kirkman, George Edgerton and Doug Juhas ended in a draw.

Snow Clark defeated Ted Dorrington in a good game of bowls.

An extra end had to be played. Terry Curran stepped onto the mat for his final bowl and four shots down promotes a bowl to claim the shot and the win as only Curran can do.

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Ingham Bowls LEGEND: Lead (L), Second (2nd), Third (3rd), Skip (S) Men’s Pairs, Friday, Nov 13 Winners: Stan Cotton, Terry George. Scores: Stan Cotton, Terry George def Russell Petersen, Stan Richards 27 to 14; Andrew Cole, Jeff Crossman def Gary Brierley, Peter Herman 23 to 14; Bob Bell, Pat Ryan, Ren Cantatore

This Sunday afternoon, the Innisfail Bowls Club will feature on The Bowls Show airing on Channel 72 at 2.30pm so tune in and check out the locals. def Trevor Pallanza, Allen Torielli, Tony Koop 22 to 13; Ian Wood, Cliff Johnson def Albert Bison, Kevin Walker 21 to 12. Thursday Barefoot Bowls has been postponed until further notice. Men’s Pairs, Friday, Nov 20: names into Club by 1.45 pm; Phone 4776 2117; game starts at 2.15 pm; bar open. Mixed Social Bowls, Sunday Nov 22: names into the Club by 12.30 pm; Phone 4776 2117; game starts at 1.30 pm; bar open. Sunday Bar Roster: Pat Ryan; Sunday Selector: Rico Basaglia.

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Bowls news Babinda Bowls Club

WINNERS of social bowls on Thursday were Les Maxwell/Kevin Anderson/ Jim Martinod. Runners up were John Sheehan//Ron Omodei/Jim Azzopardi. Names in by 1.00 for 1.30pm start next Thursday. Open Pairs semi-final with Les Maxwell and Jim Azzopardi verses Kevin Anderson and Jim Martinod will be held on Wednesday at 1pm. Final will be held on Sunday with the winners to take on Gavin and Ron Omodei.

Golf News El Arish Golf

THIS reporter has had a couple of weeks away and the first thing I commented on was 'Yummy Lots of Run': fairways have really got the summer look now, but our greens are 'picture perfect'. Last Tuesday's Stableford comp was won by Hipas Donald with 38, followed by Paul Marland on 37. Paul also took NTP on #4/13, Lisa Spiegler the Ladies on #5/14 and Caryl Lavell got the Approach Shot on #9/18. Last Thursday Sporters played the 1st 9-Stroke with results as follows: Winner, Graham Roberts 30, 2nd Kevin Tombs on a c/back to Harry Spiegler, both on 31. Least Putts won by Gavin Camilleri with 13. NTP

The Babinda ‘5 a Side Medley Day’ is to be held on Sunday, November 29. Five bowlers (three men and two ladies) to contest singles, pairs, triples and fours over eight games of 50 minutes duration, with each player to play four games. This is a novel and fun day; still room for two teams.

Tully Bowls

WEDNESDAY, November 11: Joan Mercer, Joanne Townsend, Judy Hood (14) def Pam Staier, Bev Harrop, Peter Smith(13).

Tuesday, Nov 17: Bev Achilles, Joan Mercer, Bev Harrop, Betty Cochrane, Joanne Townsend and Val Zamora travelled to South Johnstone for their Xmas breakup. Very enjoyable day regardless of the heat. This weekend is the Tully Men’s Classic played over two days. Visitors are welcome to come and watch. Next Tuesday is Ladies’ Xmas breakup so let’s hope the weather holds! Cheers!

Innisfail Ladies Bowls

Sunday, Nov 15: Twenty players enjoyed two Games of 10 ends. Winners overall were Ian Fisher and Gary. Nice to have players from Macknade trying out the green.

THE finals of the Edgerton Three Bowl Pairs lived up to all expectations it would be a close game. The score was 14-15 after 12 ends with Eileen Hamann and

winners: #1 and #8, Jake Perkins, #2 Graham Roberts, #3 P Hicks, #4 Rod Rackley and #7 S North.

last week! NTP was Sneza Lazarus and the approach shot was taken by Marina Hoare.

Saturday's Stableford event was sponsored by Tully Office Supplies with winners as follows: Men’s Winner, Harry Spiegler on 40; R/Up, Wayne Bolton on 35. Ladies’ Winner, Colleen Ingold on a c/back to Hipas Donald both on 35. NTP #4/13, Tony Hadock, with Peter Hicks taking the Men's on #5/14. All winners thank Tully Office Supplies for their generous trophies. Times: 12.00 Rego; 12.15 Draw; 12.30 Tee Off.

Thursday’s 13-hole Sporters saw the Ladies prevailing with Jackie Olditch (33) first, Christine Taylor (31) on a countback second, June Kane (31) third with Des Ward (30) fourth. The rundown was Warren Stahel (29), Keith Hoare and Reg Wright (28) and Giff Pershouse and Brian Wishart (27) on countbacks.

Cardwell Golf KASS Marshall (37) won the Ladies’ Thursday competition, with June Kane (35) in second place, a case of déjà vu as the result is exactly the same as

On Saturday the Greg Smith, Cardwell Post Office sponsored Medal of Medals and John Guyatt Memorial Shield were contested. Ian Burchell (72) took the Men’s Medal with Bert Pajonk (73) second and Christine Taylor (66) took the Ladies’ Medal with Mandy Carucci (71) in second. The John Guyatt Memorial Shield was won by Vicki Mott

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Ann Rule just in front of Pam Anderson and Dell Steve. After 21 ends, Hamann and Rule had consolidated their lead over Anderson and Steve and went on to win the 2020 Edgerton Three Bowl Pairs 28 - 23. Two social games were played where Louise Hoskins and Lyn Stevenson defeated Sue Morrison and Daphne Kirkman 18 - 12, while Bev Anderson, Diana O’Brien and Jan Dunn defeated Jan Edgerton, Vera Rowe and Catharina Cook 21 - 16. On Tuesday, 12 Innisfail ladies enjoyed the Christmas Break-up Day at South Johnstone and next Tuesday, November 24 several ladies will travel to Tully to join in their Christmas Break-up. (68) with Keith Hoare (72) second on a countback from the rundown of Kevin Brown (72), Denise Walton (72), Jackie Olditch (73) and Geoff Reading (73). NTPs were Sneza Lazarus, Christine Taylor, Reg Wright, Jackie Olditch with Keith Hoare closest on Smithy’s hole. Thursday: Ladies’ 18-hole comp and Sporters. Saturday is a Stableford. Please note: competitions will be played in groups of four at eight-minute intervals, registration is still via timesheet. Register by email, enquire: @cardwellgolfclub.com or jackieolditch@bigpond.com, or by phone or text to 0414 359 314. The timesheet can be viewed on the Cardwell Golf Club website, cardwellgolfclub.com.

Innisfail junior golfers pick up FNQ awards INNISFAIL junior golfers were out on the course on Sunday to hone their skills for the Great Barrier Reef competition in December. Regina Gattera played well against the boys, whilst Sam Costello, Aidan Herbert and Mason Zadelj won the grades. Innisfail Junior Golf break up will be held this Sunday, November 22 at 9.00am with plenty of golf, water fun and treats. Results: 9 Holes - 1st - Sam Costello 6 Holes - 1st - Aidan Herbert 3 Holes - 1st - Mason Zadelj The Junior Golf Queensland District Points Challenge is a series of events, five per district, which have been nominated by participating Districts of Golf Queensland. Points are allocated according to where participants finish in the field in each event with 10 points for 1st Nett, 9 points for 2nd etc. After each series has been completed, an overall winner and runner-up in both the boys’ and girls’ divisions for 9 and 18 holes is determined by the total points from the three best rounds. Innisfail junior golfers recently competed in the Ravenshoe Junior Open which was the final round and event for the year before the JGQ District Points Challenge winner is announced. The course was in great condition and the juniors played some amazing golf.

Heading into this final event at Ravenshoe Golf Club, Caine Cockle and Matt Graves-Bowchow from Atherton were tied on 29 points and this round determined the winner of the JGQDPC. Cockle had a shaky front nine to improve his back nine by 14 shots and it was a remarkable result to come in with a Nett of 73, four shots less than Graves-Bochow. Results: Caine Cockle – 18 Hole Nett Boys winner Regina Gattera – 9 Hole Nett Novice winner (against the boys) Ryan Gattera - 9 Hole Novice Boys Winner The Far North Queensland Junior Golfer of the Year (FNQJGOTY) is determined by points being allocated for their gross and nett scores at all FNQ Junior Tournaments held within the district. The top 10 players are allocated points according to their placings with first receiving 50 points, 2nd 45 points etc. For the 18-holers only there are additional senior events that they receive points towards the FNQJGOTY. Results: Caine Cockle - 18 Hole Boys Nett Winner Regina Gattera - 9 Hole Novice Girls Overall and Gross Winner Sam Costello - 6 Hole Modified Boys Winner

Far North Queensland Golf Association winners Regina Gattera, Sam Costello, Ryan Gattera and Caine Cockle As a result of winning the FNQ District Points Challenge, Caine Cockle has now qualified to also participate in the Junior Golf Queensland State Points Challenge Finals after he qualified in September and was invited to compete in the Greg Norman Junior Masters (13 years and under division). The finals will be played in conjunction with the first three rounds of the Greg Norman Junior Masters held at Palmer Gold Coast Golf Club from December 14 -17. A total of six boys and six girls from Far North Queensland, North Queensland, Central Queensland, Central Highlands, Wide Bay and Darling Downs/ South West have been selected to compete in this event: Participants will earn points after each Round 1, 2, and 3. The maximum number of points that can be earned is 30 (10 per round). Points will be based on the Nett scores returned by participants. The boy and girl with the highest

number of points after three rounds will be declared the JGQ State Points Challenge winners.

Caine Cockle, the Nett winner at the Ravenshoe Open was also the Far North Queensland Junior Golf 18 Holes Boys Nett 2020 Golfer of the Year and Junior Golf Queensland District Points Challenge 18-Hole

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Innisfail Golf Club members who were part of A, B and C grade pennants teams

Innisfail Golf Club pennants teams put in strong performances ROUND 3 of pennants were recently played at El Arish Country Club and well done to all players who had the opportunity to play pennants for the club. There were some new faces in the team this year and everyone put in their best efforts to get us into the finals. Unfortunately, Innisfail didn't make the finals in A, B or C Grade, however we have a strong team of players ready for next year. Trent Mann, Ian Street and Bob Butorac won their matches to give the

A graders their first win for the season. Well done to Bobby 'The Arizona Flusher' on a big win. Lance Masina came onboard for the B Grade team and played extremely well against a tough opponent to claim his first win. Joel Saunders also got up in his match, while club captain Luke Peters came very close to getting the win, but just missed out on the 20th hole. Two new players in the C Grade team shot the lights out with Josh Jones and Caine Cockle playing

their first matches and making it look easy with 7/5 & 6/5 wins. Rauno Lehtsalu also won his match after being three down, so C Grade picked up their first win of the season as well. Well done to Terry Saunders for picking up his first win in the Wednesday AllSporters. Results 1st 24pts

Terry Saunders

2nd - John Lombardi 23pts NTP - Rauno Lehtsalu Rod Ingram showed

Dedicated to his sport

ECENTLY Topu Kennington was nominated for his achievements in a sport outside of school in Hapkido over the past few years at the Innisfail State College and won a silver medal for his dedication and commitment to his sport as well representing his state in Hapkido. Topu is a 3rd dan bo black belt in Hapkido, and Taekwondo as Topu Kennington well as a 1st dan black belt in Arnis de Mano. Topu has trained with Tait’s Family Martial Arts since he was six years old and states the reasons why he enjoys training with Tait’s is that he has been given opportunities to travel interstate as well as to travel to Korea to train and compete with the elite in his sports. Topu enjoys all the pattern work with or without weapons as well as the huge amount of self defence that Hapkido offers. This sport gives us life skills as well as learning to protect ourselves.

the crew how it was done in Friday's 9-hole competition with an impressive 22 points, two points clear of Geoff Johnston. Results 1st - Rod Ingram 22pts 2nd - Geoff Johnston 20pts NTP - Geoff Johnston A field of 38 players competed in Saturday's 18-hole Cairns Golf World Monthly Medal and by the scores that came in, the course was playing very hard. The fairways were running so anyone who missed the green had a lengthy recovery shot.

John Tizissis came in with the best score of the morning groups with some impressive play to shoot 68 Nett.

6 & 15 - Trent Mann

The afternoon groups struggled in the conditions to post a better score. Des Hensler and Kevin Walsh were the best at 69 Nett. Congratulations to Tissizis on his first Monthly Medal win this year.

A reminder to all members Innisfail Golf Club AGM is on November 28 at 9.00am with tee off after the meeting around 10.00am and AGM nomination forms are at the club.

Results 1st - John Tissizis 68 nett 2nd - Des Hensler 69 Nett NTP's 1 & 10 - Jim Ferguson 2 & 11 - Trent Mann 3 & 12 - Geoff Johnston 4 & 13 - Darryl Wall/Addi Butorac 5 & 14 - Andrew Rose

7 & 16 - Trent Mann 8 & 17 9 & 18 - Stephen Lyons

Upcoming club events: Survivor Golf 2 Person Ambrose - December 5 which is sold out, the December Monthly Medal will be held on Sunday, December 6 and Barrier Reef Motel Sponsors Day on Saturday, December 12.

Lessons in Taekwondo, Hapkido, Tai Chi and Arnis De Mano Instructions by:

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Shane Muriata

Looking to the 2021 season WHEN the dust finally settled, the big question on everyone Queenslander’s lips was, “can our NRL team get better in 2021?” Well, I am about to let everyone know where your team can bounce or sink in the new season. First off the list, the hapless and useless team, my team, the Brisbane Broncos. Holy crap how was this team? I heard that when they took the bye in the final rounds of the competition, they even lost that by 30 points. Look, this proud club is so used to winning it’s not funny, so when they took home the wooden spoon, no one was laughing at Red Hill. I think by adding Kevie Walters as the new coach is in the direction. Now to my second team I like to hate, the North Qld Cowboys aka, no good without JT. This mob has the players, but lacks the ‘X factor’ that JT brought. Word of Jake Clifford getting shafted by Benji Marshall was enough to send

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the masses into delirious states. But it proved to be false, and JC will have his chance to prove that yes, he can follow in the footsteps of the great man with the big ears. For mine, the Cows will hit the top five next season. The sad story of next year will be the teams battling it out for the spoon, and I can’t go past the Dragons, Bulldogs and the Sea Eagles. These teams all have the proudest history of winning, but in the past few seasons these guys have stunk big time like my underarm. You would think teams that have players like Turbo, Lewis and Lomax could be a top three team, but they are more disappointing than Shrek 3. The big improvers will be Parramatta, Newcastle and the Tigers of the West. These guys will make a good improvement on this year, so keep an eye out for Stuart Russell and Abe Muriata wearing their team colours in the New Year. Obviously the cheaters, the

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Melbourne Storm will be hard to beat again, because most of their players are also the NRL teacher’s pet, such is the one-sided penalty count in every game they have ever played. The Penny Panthers that see Duane Gutchen and Fred Koraba jump for joy every second week will be the biggest casualties of the year, as this team will have the biggest fall from grace when they miss the top 13 altogether. It will prove too hard for the mountain men to replicate their feats, but you know what, surprise Shane Nostradamus. If you can, I’ll be the first to shout a beer. The Roosters, well, who cares about them so we will move on. My vote, the Green machine will win the flag and take home all of the glory. If I didn’t mention your team it means they will probably end up in State League or worse, irrelevant like the All Blacks after they were defeated in numerous games in the past two weeks. Hahaha, the old All Blacks, claiming to be number one, but can’t beat number 956th rank Wallabies. Australia, beautiful one day, beating the All Blacks the next. As the 2020 Rugby League season draws to a close in North Qld with the conclusion of the State Of Origin series, we set our sights on 2021 which will ring in some new changes to the game of ‘Footy’. And with change comes some uncertainty amongst the people, as this means doing things a little differently. So by now, you’re sitting there wondering,” Ok Shane, where exactly are you going with this?” Well, in a new initiative from the NRL that has been successfully

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tested in other major rugby league nurseries, not only in Qld, but all over Australia, 2021 could see the introduction of League Tag in the earlier age groups to attract more of those parents who are afraid of their kids getting hurt. League Tag you ask? Yes, it is a game that is very similar with all the same rules and attributes of rugby league, but without the physical contact. Instead of tackling a player, all you do is take a tag off the opponent who will be wearing a special Velcro belt with tags hanging down the side. The teams will still get to wear a jersey, kick and run the ball while still scoring a 100m try that all parents wait for. Look, this will only do better than bad in the long run of attracting kids to rugby league. If parents don’t want their children getting hurt or bones being broken, there’s always the option of an iPad with unlimited data to watch YouTube of ‘Dude Perfect’. Of course this will upset some of the mass, but in my opinion, this will still create a batch of future NRL superstars, because after they have finished league Tag in through under 8s, then there’s the option of completing your rugby league junior apprentice with tackling all the way to the top. There will be some hiccup stages along the way, but in saying that, we will get more through the gates for the nursery stock than what we have had in the past 20 years. The usual recipe we have been using is just not enough in 2021 and more needed to be done, so this step is in the right direction.

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John Lang delivers inspiring, memorable rugby league talk GREG SHANNON LAST weekend the annual QRL ‘Ross Livermore’ lecture was held, six months after it was originally supposed to be held in May due to the COVID-19 lockdown. The annual event was held at the QRL headquarters in Brisbane and this year, 40 years since the very first state of origin match was played in 1980, the guest speaker was one of Queensland’s first origin players, John Lang. The history books read that John only played one State of Origin game for Qld, which is true, but he also played 19 interstate matches for Qld under the old residency rules from 1972 and also played for Australia from 1973 to 1978, while playing for Brisbane Easts in the old Brisbane rugby league competition. Any Queensland based player who made an Australian side in the 1970s was doing very well. Only a handful of players were able to achieve this given the strength of NSW under the old residency rules and also in those days, NSW had three Australian selectors to

Qld’s two! John Lang did make it though, making the 1973 kangaroo tour to the UK and also represented Australia several more times between 1974-78 while playing for Brisbane Easts and for Qld. Then in 1980, at 30 years of age he moved south to join Sydney Easts and it was really then that the Sydney rugby league public realized just how good he was. Good enough to make the NSW side under the old residency rules before “coming home” to play for Qld in the inaugural state of Origin match in 1980. Just to cap off a fine season, he also made the 1980 Australian side to tour NZ so became the only player to achieve all four, represent both Qld and NSW, and Australia, and win a premiership all in the one season. During his talk John recalled wonderful memories of the game in the 1970s, including playing for Qld prior to Origin. He also recounted stories from his coaching career which included winning the 1983 Brisbane premiership with Brisbane Easts and coaching in the NRL with

Cronulla, Penrith and South Sydney. He won the NRL premiership as coach of Penrith in 2003 and also coached the Australian Superleague side in 1997. His son Martin also played state of origin for Qld eight times between 1998-2000, making them one of the few father-son combinations in Origin. What was also significant during the talk was the fact that several of John's teammates from the 1970s were there to hear him. Amongst the Covid restricted crowd were former Qld and Brisbane Easts player and 1985 Qld origin coach

Des Morris, former Qld and 1977 Australian captain Greg Vievers, 1975 Qld and Australian prop and ABC commentator David Wright, 1970s Qld player Lenny Dittmar, former Brisbane Easts player and current QRL boss Bruce Hatcher and former referee and Courier mail writer Bernie Pramberg. These guys are all part of the rich culture and history of the game and hearing them discuss the game they contributed to with distinction, it was obvious just how much the fire still burns strongly for all things Rugby league and Queensland!

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Cassowary Coast batsman Kai Henderson is clean bowled by Mulgrave's Shaun Henrich in the 1st grade match on Saturday. Photo: Maria Girgenti

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Cassowary Coast bowler Luke Corlis finished with Cassowary Coast Cyclones wicketkeeper Matthew figures of 3/14 in the 1st grade game against Mulgrave. Smart and slips fieldsman Jasran Kalkat in the 1st Photo: Maria Girgenti grade game against Mulgrave. Photo: Maria Girgenti

Cassowary Coast cricket teams suffer losses MARIA GIRGENTI LAST Saturday Innisfail Thunder Tier 3 cricket team played Norths United (Blue) at Griffiths Park, Cairns in Jimmy Maher Cup Blue competition. Despite Innisfail being defeated, there was great bowling and fielding from the team, who are improving each week. Jude Constantine was named Player of the Match. Tully's Tier 2 side hosted Mission Beach Cricket

Club last Saturday at Kim Carroll Sporting Fields. Tully batted first and scored 3/134 (125 total) with standout performances from JD Patane and Riley Lindsay (each with 25 runs). With the ball there was some excellent bowling from Jaxan Tarttelin (3/9) and Riley Lindsay (2/11), as well as some slick work behind the stumps from wicketkeeper Jackson Simpson with two catches which saw Tully restrict Mission

Beach to 9/89 runs (total 68). A great effort by two of Mission Beach Club's new recruits Sekove and Patricia who bowled and batted well. Congratulations to them both for scoring their first runs for the year and Sekove who bagged his debut wicket with his second ball. In the Jimmy Maher Cup Blue competition, Tully/Mission Beach Tier 3 team played Atherton and bowled first where

they kept their opposition to 94 runs with Austin Stuart and Dante Van Vuuren bagging four wickets each. The home side fell well short of Atherton's total and were bundled out in the 13th over. Results of Round 3 Cricket Far North senior fixtures: A Grade - Innisfail TAFE Oval- Saturday, November 14 Cassowary (33.3)

Coast

(Luke McAvoy 26; Ranvir Singh Basra 20)

defeated by

defeated by Mulgrave 5/99 (22.3)

(Nirvair Brar 2/23; Rob Smith 1/10)

(Luke Corlis 3/14; Wade Henderson 1/10; Matthew Smart 3 catches)

3rd Grade - Innisfail TAFE Oval - Sunday, November 15

Mulgrave won by 5 wickets

Cassowary Coast 8/76 (35)

B Grade - Miller Oval, Tully - Sunday, November 15

(Gary Whittley 19; Alan Candow 16)

Cassowary Coast 8/134 (40)

defeated by Mulgrave 5/77 (21)

(Thomas Herbert 20* not out; Kyle Cini 16)

(Dante Van Vuuren 1/22; Shane Fawkes 1/10)

United 6/136 (29.2)

Locals shine at Tropical North Queensland Regional Athletics Championships in Mourilyan MARIA GIRGENTI FINE weather prevailed when the Cassowary Coast Athletics Club recently hosted the Nordic Sport Tropical North Queensland Regional Championships held at Castor Park, Mourilyan. Centre manager Brenda Gracie along with her hardworking committee worked extremely hard to pull this event together in just six weeks with the support of other centres within the region. This is not the first time the regionals have been hosted by Cassowary Coast Athletics club as they were also held in 2001, 2008 and 2016. There were 21 competitors from Tully Little Athletics, 18 competitors from Tablelands Athletics Club, two from Cairns Athletics and one from Douglas Athletics. Of the 42 Cassowary Coast athletes who nominated, those under the age of nine were participating only, however many of them achieved personal best performances. Braxton D'Urso broke the previous Under 9s meet record of 11.30 seconds in the Boys 70m with a time of 11.25, while Siena Torrisi broke the club's discus record with a throw of 22.32 metres which was close to breaking the meet record. The club performed exceptionally well with many achieving personal bests and the top four athletes in each event from Under 9s onwards qualified for McDonald's State Championships to be held in

Brisbane from March 19 - 21, 2021. All athletes made visiting clubs feel very welcome and performed to a very high standard whilst displaying excellent sportsmanship at the event. CCA especially wanted to thank all the parents and volunteers who worked

hard behind the scenes from setting up the new timing gates, mowing, lane marking, liaising with LAQ, refreshing the long jump pits, concrete cleaning, turfing, prepping for the canteen, as well as all those who assisted in some way on the day to volunteering in the canteen to the officials, as well as Donna

Smith and the team from Little Athletics Queensland for their fantastic support and help. Emily O'Brien, along with Quinn and Brady Devaney and several other athletes are planning on travelling to Brisbane to compete in the 2021 LAQ State Championships.

Little Athletics Queensland President Donna Smith with Under 7s and 8s athletes after they received their participation medals

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Locals shine at Tropical North Queensland Regional Athletics Championships in Mourilyan continued...

Cassowary Coast athletes Brady Devaney in front followed by Byron McDermid and Braxton D'Urso in the Under 9 Boys 400m RESULTS for the Cassowary Coast Athletics Club were as follows : Charlie Fay - 3 x Gold, 2 x Bronze, 3 PBs Bronte Fay - 1 x Gold, 2 x Silver, 1 x Bronze, 1 x 4th, 4 PBs

Tully athlete Tasman Croden-Hazell finished first in the Under 14 Boys javelin

Cassowary Coast athlete Chilli Newman competed in the Under 10 Girls long jump

Jacob Bradford - 1 x Silver, 2 x 4th, 3 PBs

Brock Stephenson - 4 x 4th, 3 PBs

Brady DevaneyBronze, 3 x 4th

Ben Franks - 1 x 4th

Chase Frumento - 1 x Gold, 2 x Bronze, 1 x 4th, 3 PBs Jake Ball - 1 x Silver, 1 x Bronze, 1 x 4th, 2 PBs Bree Anna Dickman - 2 x Silver, 6 PBs Marshall Roisetter - 1 Silver, 4 x Bronze, 1 x 4th, 4 PBs Aaliyah Fawkes - 2 Silver, 1 x Bronze, 2 PBs Cooper Sichter - 1 x Gold, 1 x Silver, 2 x Bronze, 1 x 4th, 3 x PBs Glen Roisetter - 1 x Gold, 1 x Silver, 2 x Bronze, 2 x

Quinn Devaney - 6 x Gold, 2 PBs Siena Torrisi - 2 x Gold, 4 x Silver, 2 PBs

Aidan English - 1 x 4th Ghyan Bergin - 1 x Gold, 2 x Silver William Toolen - 6 x Gold, 5 PBs

Lacey Zieger- 3 x Gold, 2 x Silver

Elle Gracie - 1 x Gold, 2 x Silver, 2 x Bronze, 3 PBs

Braxton D'Urso - 6 x Gold

Kadyn McDermid - 2 x Gold, 2 PBs

Ava Lyons - 1 x Bronze, 2 x 4th, 4 PBs

Karina Guglielmi 6 x Gold, 4 PBs

Chilli Newman - 1 x Bronze, 3 x 4th, 2 PBs

Riley Saunders - 1 x Gold, 3 x Silver, 3 PBs

Paige Saunders - 1 x Gold, 2 PBs

Lincoln Fay - 1 x Gold, 2 x Silver, 1 x Bronze, 2PBs

Byron McDermid - 1 x Gold, 5 x Silver, 3 PBs Ryan Aquilina - 1 x Gold, 2 x Silver, 3 Bronze, 4 PBs

Jacob Bradford from Cassowary Coast club completes a throw in the Under 9 Boys shotput

Sandor Zieger - 1 x Silver, 2 x Bronze, 2 x 4th Zac Gracie- 3 x Gold, 1 x Silver, 1 x 4th, 4 PBs Veomarie Bathe - 2 x Gold, 3 x Silver, 1 x Bronze Emily O'Brien - 3 x Gold, 2 x Silver, 2 PBs Alexia Guglielmi - 2 x Gold, 1 x Silver, 3 x Bronze, 4 PBs Luke Bathe - 6 x Gold, 1 PB Results for Tully Little Athletics Club were as follows:

4th, 2 PBs Santana Fawkes - 2 x Gold, 1 x Silver, 1 x Bronze, 4 PBs Lachlan McKiernan-Newman - 4 x Gold, 1 x Silver, 1 x Bronze, 6 PBs Casper Roisetter - 2 x Bronze, 2 x 4th, 4 PBs Tasman Croden-Hazell 4 x Gold, 2 Silver, 6 PBs Dean Giardina - 5 x Gold, 1 Silver Jasmine Sichter - 6 x Gold, 4 PBs.

Chase Frumento from Tully competed in Under 9 Boys long jump

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Boogan Junior Football Club awards presentation Boogan Stars Junior Football Club major award winners Sara Wehlow, Renee McLeod and Denan McLeod

MARIA GIRGENTI BOOGAN Stars Junior Football Club capped off a successful year with their presentation of trophies held recently at Castor Park, Mourilyan which included a lolly drop, barbeque, adults versus kids' game and raffle draw. Renee McLeod gave a special thanks to all the coaches and said every year the club prides itself on what programs they can deliver to their players with all coaches qualified to ensure the best coaching staff and programs. For the players, she said it has been a challenging year and if it wasn't for the amazing support by her committee, parents, carers and family members they wouldn't be able to play the game they love. Trophies were presented to players from Under 6s to 10s, most of which had two teams in each age group. Coaches for the season were Michael Blair, Rebecca Ah Shay and Louise Blair (Under 6s), Erik D'Urso and Jason Guarrera (Under 7s), Garry Hawkswell and Trent Locastro (Under 8s), Gavin Devaney, Mark Austin and Damien Musumeci (Under 9/10s) and Brendan King, Adrian Darveniza and Damon McLeod (Under 11/12s).

Coaches with the Boogan Stars Under 9s/10s team after they were awarded their trophies

In Under 9/10s, Neena Curzon was awarded Most Improved, Ben Franks (Most Consistent) and Giacomo De Faveri (Player's Player). Award winners in the Boogan 1 Under 11/12s team were Ammie Bensi (Most Consistent), Hamish Darveniza (Most Improved) and Denan McLeod (Player's Player), while Michelle De Faveri (Most Consistent), Sara Wehlow (Most Improved) and Emma Russell (Player's Player) were the award winners in Boogan 2 Under 11/12s team. Major awards were presented by Boogan Stars life members Paul Piccolo, Paul Musumeci and Naomi Quinn. The Boogan Stars Rising Star Award (Girl) is a player touted to go on further in the game which was decided by Boogan coaches and committee went to Sara Wehlow while the Rising Star (Boy) award for players from 10-plus went to Denan McLeod. The Club Person of the Year award went to Renee McLeod as the person within the club who has assisted in many areas in promoting Boogan Stars Junior Football Club and displayed extreme generosity in work and spirit.

Coach Damien Musumeci and Innisfail JR Under 12s team who won the minor premiership and were runners up in their first year in the Cairns competition after they were presented with their premiership medals and trophies

FISHING

Friday, November 20, 2020

Fishing News

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Closer in around the main reefs and the shipping channel, there have been schools of bluefin tuna and the odd spanish mackerel. The great conditions inshore, especially early before the north-easterly picked up, saw many boats fishing for grunter and fingermark around the islands and headlands. The fishing was

a little hit and miss with some boats doing quite well and others finding the going tough. I hit the water early only to come up with a big doughnut. My brother Peter fished the same area a couple of hours later to catch some very good grunter and fingermark; that's fishing. From reports coming in, the Hinchinbrook channel and Missionary bay have been fishing very well for both grunter and fingermark, however last weekend's super low tide caused chaos at the ramp with Port Hinchinbrook being basically reduced to bare mud and no water at low tide. Despite the tides being larger than what is considered ideal there were plenty of mangrove jacks caught. The Jackson Jester and the Jackall Squirrel were the pick of the hard bodies and small paddle tail soft plastics such as the Diawa bait junkie worked extremely well. It certainly has been

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a great season so far for mangrove jacks with the bait fishers also managing plenty of fish on both live and strip baits. There have still been a few bream around in the estuaries and there has been plenty of flathead caught by anglers fishing the sand flats and drop offs. Social media has been full of photos of sooty grunter and jungle perch being caught in the high freshwater reaches of the coastal rivers such as the Tully. This is definitely the prime time of the year to fish the Gorge country with the sooties travelling up in their hundreds to spawn. Meanwhile the jungle perch are dropping down into the main pools as the feeder creeks begin to dry out. The jungle perch spawn in the brackish water and will start to move down river once we start to get some decent rain.

With the barra season now closed many anglers are heading up to Tinaroo dam where the fishing has been good; don’t forget the freshwater fishing permit. This weekend the weather forecast is for 20 knots of wind on Saturday and dropping to 15 knots on Sunday. This will stop

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most boats from heading out wide, but luckily these tides should fish well for mangrove jacks; that’s what I will be doing. Try either side of the early morning low tide: I like the first of the run in and will often fish my way up the creek with the incoming tide. These tides will also suit chasing fingermark

either during the evening run out tide or either side of the early morning high tide. Those wishing to chase a grunter should look at either side of the late afternoon high tide. Good Fishing - Roly Newton - Tackle World Tully

Daniel Colombini with a huge Jungle Perch caught on a Jackson lures prototype in some spectacular scenery.

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NEW SHIMANO SARAGOSA REELS – NOW IN STORE

RoLy Newton

DESPITE the coral finfish closure being on over the weekend, several boats travelled out wide trolling for pelagic last weekend. The idea was twofold: to catch a pelagic and hopefully mark some new bottom structure to fish on future trips. Everybody I spoke to that did this was excited at the prospect of fishing the new areas that they had found; good luck, you have put in the hard yards. From all accounts, catches from along the edge of the shelf mainly consisted of yellowfin tuna and the odd wahoo and mahi mahi.

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Friday, November 20, 2020

Locals shine at Tropical North Queensland Regional Athletics Championships in Mourilyan - Pages 32 to 33

Karina Guglielmi selected in first ever North Queensland Invitational Girls Cricket team to play in State Championships

Innisfail's Karina Guglielmi has been selected in the inaugural North Queensland Invitational cricket team

The North Queensland Invitational cricket team who trained in Tully on Sunday and will compete in Queensland School Sport (10 - 12 years) Girls Cricket State Championships starting in Bundaberg this weekend

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from Ingham State High School. The championships are being played at Kendall Flats and Salter Oval in Bundaberg.

TALENTED all-round cricketer Karina Guglielmi has earned a spot in the inaugural North Queensland Invitational Cricket team to compete in the 2020 Queensland School Sport 10 - 12 years Girls' Cricket State Championship in Bundaberg from November 22-25. Guglielmi, aged 11 was the only girl selected from the Cassowary Coast region with one other girl from Atherton, three from Ingham and one from Home Hill with the rest of the team made up of players from Townsville. In the past, State Championships involved all the regions across Queensland, however there were insufficient numbers in the Northern region, covering Townsville north to the Ingham and Peninsula regions to form a girls' team. Girls from the Far North would normally have to travel Brisbane to trial out for southern region teams. But this time both Northern and Peninsula regions were combined and this was the first time the trials were held in Ingham, with a team of 12 selected. The coach for the North Queensland Invitational Girls cricket team is Billy Green from Oonoonba State School and the team manager is Aaron Christopher

Guglielmi was invited to trial for a spot in the Invitational team after trials were held at Gilroy Santa Maria College in Ingham on Sunday, October 18 which saw 21 girls from Bowen to the Far North take part in skills drills and games, and up to seven Northern girls were selected to be part of the North Queensland Invitational team. During those trials, the girls were put through their paces with catching and fielding drills, and then played a game so all the girls could show their batting skills. Guglielmi was selected as the team's wicketkeeper which Wilson said is often the most difficult position to fill. She has also been named the team's vice-captain with Brooke from Townsville as captain. Brook Wilson from Northern Region School Sport said they had great support from Queensland Cricket, in particular Tony Hampson who is a wicketkeeper himself, so he was able to identify the necessary skills and Guglielmi was a stand-out. During the four days in Bundaberg, the team will play four games and then a Queensland Merit team

will be selected and hopefully in 2021 things will settle down with COVID-19 and this team will be able to travel away and play other states in a National Championships. The team has been created through a partnership between Peninsula and Northern School Sport, Queensland School Sport and Queensland Cricket and it aims to provide a genuine pathway to State Championship for Peninsula and North Queensland girls. This season Guglielmi has also been asked to be part of the Innisfail Thunder Women's team, which hopes to defend last season's Cricket Far North premiership title. It is an impressive achievement for the young cricketer as she only started playing the sport last June, becoming interested in taking part in Peninsula trials. At the trials last year, Guglielmi caught the eye of a selector/scout who told her mother she was good enough to play in the girls' state team. She then joined Innisfail Thunder and played in the 2019/20 season, collecting the Best New Talent award at the club's presentation. She considers herself as an all-rounder but said she loves to be behind the stumps. A talented all-round athlete, when Guglielmi is not playing cricket, she also enjoys success in soccer and athletics.