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Tully QCWA branch inducts new executive committee cal support to rural Queensland women and families in times of drought, flood and other emergencies. In 2020, QCWA boasts 240 branches and close to 4,000 members state-wide and the organisation will celebrate its centenary in 2022. The purpose of QCWA is to advocate and provide opportunities for women, centred around education, health and community throughout every phase of a woman's life. The branch is involved in QCWA Primary Product of the Year 2020 which has a theme

MARIA GIRGENTI QUEENSLAND Country Women's Association (QCWA) Tully branch recently held their AGM at Tully QCWA Hall where their new office bearers for 2020-2021 year were inducted. Frances Maloy was elected as the new President, Noelene Byrne (Vice President), Marina Murillo (International Officer), Barbara Kendall (Secretary), Robyn Newham (Treasurer) and Ellen Leech (2nd Vice President). QCWA Scone Day is celebrated on August 11 as it is the founding day of the organisation. The group was formed in 1922 at a meeting called by Brisbane Women's Club. Since 1922, the QCWA has been about women from all over Queensland coming together for many different reasons, whether it is about meeting new people, making new friends, learning new skills or getting involved in the community. Their vision is simple: for the women of Queensland to come together to support communities, while celebrating their interests and forging friendships in a respectful and caring environment. The Tully branch is an active community of women who together, improve the lives of people living in rural, regional and remote Queensland. Whilst the association is renowned for great home cooking and handcrafts it's so much more than that with a focus on friendship, community and connection. QCWA remains a beacon of hope and support in difficult times for thousands of women and families across Queensland. The fundraising efforts of individual branches and the association have sustained lots of practi-

of Sheep to be held on October 15. Several ladies have been busy making a sheep pattern felt wall hanging, as well as a child's single bed sheep quilt made from cloth. Craft mornings are held at QCWA Hall at 5 Plumb Street, Tully every Thursday from 9.30am - 12.00pm. Currently, the group have relocated their Thursday craft mornings to Tully Red Cross building while their hall is being used for the upcoming State election.

Tully QCWA executive committee for 2020-2021: Seated (front): Frances Maloy, Marina Murillo, Noelene Byrne (seated) and Barbara Kendall. Absent: Robyn Newham and Ellen Leech.

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The North Queensland Samoa team perform their Manu Siva Tau war dance before kick off. Photo: Maria Girgenti

Tully Tigers end year on high hosting rugby league games with international culture MARIA GIRGENTI INTERNATIONAL pride and cultural heritage were on show last Saturday when Tully Tigers Rugby League Club hosted the annual clash between Queensland Italy and North Queensland Samoa teams which saw 2,000 fans stream into Tully Showgrounds for their final taste of footy this year. Past and present Tully and Cairns District players, NRL and Intrust Super Cup stars lined up for their respective teams. The first contest was an A grade clash between Centrals Tigers Townsville and Ivanhoes which saw the Knights run out 26-16 winners over their southern rivals. The North Queensland Italy Under 21s side saw Benn Campagnolo, Ryan Flegler, Jonty Ivey and Jack Myatt line up against Northern Pride Under 21s development side, where Pride registered a convincing 52-24 win. In the Under 12s curtain raiser clash

between Tully Tigers and Cairns Brothers, the Tigers proved too strong winning by 36-6 with Samantha Patch playing her last game in Tigers colours. There were plenty of familiar faces in the Queensland Italian side with Matthew Musumeci, Jack Campagnolo, his brother Benn Campagnolo, Ryan Flegler, Dylan White, Cameron Vecchio, Jessie Barra, Marcus Nona, Ashley Arcidiacono and Luke Fleming. Even former Tully player and Queensland Italy assistant coach Joel Riethmuller ran water and former Tully product and Brisbane Broncos star Thomas Flegler returned home and watched the action from the side lines. Jono Zangrande said it was a real privilege to be coaching the Queensland Italian team as his family has a rich history with the Tully club with his father having played for the Tigers. Captain Matthew Bonanno, who has proud Italian heritage having trained with the Italian World Cup squad and been part of the Queensland Italian team for several

Louie and Dina Campagnolo with Thomas and Ryan Flegler, Jack and Benn Campagnolo after the game. Photo: Maria Girgenti

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years said it was an honour to captain the team. The North Queensland Samoa side featured Fabian Tauli, Shaun and Phil Nona, Alex Sala Lata Fakalelu, Aaron Jolley with Matt Laumea as captain and coached by Aaron Tongalea while North Queensland Cowboys young gun Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow ran the water for NQ Samoa. Prior to the start of the game, the crowd was upstanding as the Samoan and Italian national anthems were played before the powerful Manu Siva Tau war dance led by Ernest Suavai was performed by the Samoan team. Nothing separated both teams in the first half with scores locked up twice before tries to Ryan Flegler and Dylan White put Italy out to a 24-12 lead at half time. Queensland Italy scored first in the second half through Matthew Musumeci and Jack Campagnolo added the extras to extend their lead by 30-12. A come-

back four pointer by Lata Fakelelu put NQ Samoa back in the match trailing by 30-16 after the conversion was missed by Shaun Nona. Italy scored again with a second try Musumeci, before NQ Samoa's Fakalelu crossed over for his third try of the match and Shaun Nona slotted the extras to reduce the deficit to 12 points. A late field goal by Jack Campagnolo in the final minutes of the game all but sealed the 35-22 victory for Italy at full time. Queensland Italy 35 (tries: Clint Posselt 1, Marcus Nona 1, Ryan Flegler 1, Dylan White 1, Matthew Musumeci 2, goals: Jack Campagnolo 5/6 field goal: 1) North Queensland Samoa 22 (tries: Nathan Samalu 1, Lata Fakalelu 3, goals: Shaun Nona 3/4 ). This is the fourth year since the event was started by Peter Narducci and the Italian side's convincing victory over NQ Samoa ensured the side retained the Heritage Rugby League Cup for the second consecutive year.

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Ingham Coast Guard presents Certificate of Appreciation IN appreciation of their kind action of allowing Ingham Coast Guard the use of a mooring for the rescue vessel ‘Snow Stafford’ while the boat’s trailer underwent some crucial repairs, Deputy Commander Bill Gard recently presented Keith and Susan Castorina of Dungeness a Coast Guard Certificate of Appreciation, along with many thanks for their assistance.

COMMUNITY the Bruce Highway to Townsville remained closed due to surface water over the roads. The protestations surrounded allegations that the closure was not necessary and water over the road was quite shallow; some vehicles were traversing; and seemingly conflicting decisions of access were being made at the time. As undertaken, Council raised the issues put forward by the community with the Department of Transport and Main Roads (DTMR) who have responded as follows: The overriding factor is that, if it is flooded, forget it! Whilst DTMR acknowledges the inconvenience caused it has a legal obligation to keep motorists safe and its duty of care is not discharged if it simply allows traffic to traverse roads submerged by flood waters without any regard to circumstances. The condition of a submerged road cannot be taken for granted and must be inspected and checked before any decisions can be made. Inspections can only be undertaken by DTMR staff when considered safe to do so. Other factors such as depth, current, whether water is rising or falling, must be considered in all situations. Decisions as to whether roads can be opened will only be made when all such matters are attended to and not earlier because of legalities concerned. The main premise is reiterated – If it is flooded, forget it.

Herbert River Junior Crushers to Grand Final Certificate of Aprreciation for Keith & Susan Castorina

Become a Babinda Museum Friend BABINDA Museum is urging people to join its membership drive, ‘Friends of Babinda Museum’, in an effort to help fund the museum to get it up and running. Most items and other material to go on display has already been acquired through donations and other means, but the museum still needs about $40,000-$50,000 for electrical and lighting work and a final fit out. Annual membership is $30 for a family (two adults and children under 18), a single adult is $20 and concession card holder, $15 single. Benefits of membership include free entry, 10 per cent off books sold at the museum, access to library and research materials, invitations to special events as a VIP, and acknowledgement on a sign at the entrance. For enquiries, contact 4067 2461 or email: museum@babinda.net.au.

CONGRATULATIONS to the Herbert River Junior Rugby League U12s for making it through to the big dance undefeated. The U12s will play the Grand Final against Burdekin Blue this Saturday 17 October 2020 at Kern Brothers Drive from 9.50am. Supporters are more than welcome to help cheer the team home. Best of luck to coach Tony Iafano and his team. We know you can do it!

Ingham Cutters Grand Finalists THE second grade Cutters team also face off in the Grand Final against Brothers on Saturday, October 17. Congratulations and good luck!

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Electric ants & Mexican bean tree targeted TWO highly invasive pest species with the potential to destroy native fauna and flora are being targeted by a joint task force throughout the Cairns region. The taskforce has electric ants (Wasmannia auropunctata) and the Mexican bean tree (Cecropia spp) in its sights with a pointed surveillance program and follow-up treatment regimen. Electric ants are golden-brown in colour and just 1-1.5mm long, and can inflict a painful, long-lasting sting and pose a significant threat to the region’s outdoor lifestyle and the environment. First detected in Cairns in 2006, electric ants can blind pets, damage the environment, and have the potential to severely impact agricultural industries. A section of Babinda is one of several areas still under surveillance as an ‘Electric Ant Zone’. The Mexican bean tree is a fast maturing species that is quick to colonise open, disturbed sites or cyclone-damaged forests. They can cause serious and irreversible damage to native ecosystems. Cairns Mayor Bob Manning said that if people came across either of these species they should report it immediately to Biosecurity Queensland on 132 523. Representatives from across several councils in the region – including Cairns, Tablelands and Cassowary Coast – as well as from Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service and Wet Tropics Management Authority are taking part in the combined task force exercise, coordinated by FNQROC and the Department of Agriculture and Fisheries. The task force will be working with the National Electric Ant Eradication program and the Invasive Plants and Animals program, both part of Biosecurity Queensland, to combat these highly invasive pests and weeds.

SES Awards HINCHINBROOK Shire Council is very pleased and honoured to be hosting the 2020 Regional State Emergency Service (SES) Awards at the Ingham Showgrounds on Saturday, October 17, commencing at 10.00am. We are very proud and supportive of our local volunteers who selflessly commit a significant amount of time in assisting our community to remain safe in times of need. We appreciate the dedication of SES to our communities and your show of support at the ceremony will recognise the invaluable services we benefit from. Thank you, SES.

Hinchinbrook community urged ‘Get Ready’ campaign to prepare for ‘La Nina’ wet SO, it is official, we are in a ‘La Nina’ Cycle. La Nina typically results in above average winter-spring rainfall for Australia, particularly across Eastern, Central and Northern Regions. There is also the threat for more Tropical Cyclones to develop as well as the onset of an earlier wet season. The average rainfall in Hinchinbrook sits around 2,000mm. The last La Nina occurred in 2010-2011 and we witnessed over 5,000mm. That is not to say it will happen again, but it is the trigger for us all to start thinking about our wet disaster season preparations. Our best defence and resilience comes from being prepared. Is your Emergency Kit ready? What is your, What if Plan? Did you know that the Emergency Action Guide has been translated into Italian, Spanish and Tagalog to help members of our community? Information to assist you to be prepared can be collected at the Council office or is available for download from Council’s website Disaster and Emergency Information page.

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A big reminder that Council, in conjunction with its disaster management partners, SES, Queensland Police and Queensland Fire and Emergency Services will be in attendance at the Raintree Markets on Sunday, October 18, to promote our community’s ‘Get Ready’ campaign. Being ready to deal with disaster events is crucial for you and the people you care about. Make sure you pop over to talk to the members about preparation and other essential tips including your ‘WHAT-IF’ plans. Information is already on display and available in the front foyer of Council’s main office, 25 Lannercost Street Ingham and also on Council’s website Disaster and Emergency page.

42nd Hinchinbrook Art Awards – Youth Award Section Extension

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THERE has been a good response from the community so far however, the Youth Award entry section has been extended until Friday, October 16 at 4.00pm. So, get your entries in!

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YOU may recall that during the prolonged wet of 2018, Hinchinbrook Shire Council received much angst and acrimony regarding the extended lengths of time that

COUNCIL recently asked for input on what type of themed playground you would like to see in Rotary Park. This was the result from the poll votes:

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Hill Candidates in their own words Tara Garozzo

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I fully support independent scientists and real investigative journalism, as we have seen time and time again mainstream media and social networks manipulate facts to suit their agendas. Australians are capable of knowing the truth and are ready for it! We are hungry for it! “I believe there is no better time than now to be standing for our freedom of choice, our freedom voice. I am honoured to be part of the IMOP team and know that the health and wellbeing of the people and our planet are reliant on your Number 1 Vote for IMOP. 'Knowledge is Freedom and Ignorance is Slavery' by Miles Davis.”

I have been honoured to serve the constituents of rural and regional Queensland since 2004. I have achieved major wins fighting to shift focus away from the south-east to help return rural Queensland to its former glory. Instead of acting as Brisbane's representative in Hill, I am dedicated to being Hill's representative in parliament.

Peter Campion I am a fiercely-loyal Australian, totally opposed to globalism and global-socialism. I’m pro-democracy and anti-Marxism. I’m a traditionalist opposed to the creeping language-bending of the “politically-correct” brigade. I’m a climate-realist who has studied enough atmospheric physics to explain in detail why CO2 doesn’t change the global baseline temperature. I’m an energy-realist who has learned enough about electricity generation to explain in detail why “renewables” are a far bigger problem than they are a “solution”.

Nick Cuda WE need to change the government on 31 October to get Queensland working again. If you want to join the movement for change and if you value economic recovery, jobs, affordable cost of living, no new taxes and a crackdown on crime.

Michael Hodgkins MY vast experience in supporting local business and promoting our region means I am best prepared to kick-start our local economy. I will attract investment in the region, help deliver the infrastructure of tomorrow, today, and create jobs. I understand the importance of boosting tourism, to support local business and jobs.

Jennifer Cox I have experienced first-hand being a cog in a soulless

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federation, a platform uniting and giving voice to a broad tent of people. “The time is now. If you are serious about translating your frustration with our broken Australian political system into action, breaking up the duopoly and reclaim the democratic principles that our forefathers intended, it must be now.”

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Scott Piper I'M committed to Hinchinbrook with real, sustainable solutions. Hinchinbrook is a diverse electorate with a mix of urban and rural voters, who need a member that can deliver outcomes and not stunts. Our community needs an LNP member and an LNP led government to lead us out of this recession and into the future. We cannot afford another 4 years

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CLIVE Palmer’s United Australia Party has endorsed North Queensland business owner Aurelio Mason as its candidate for Hinchinbrook in the State Election. Aurelio has more than 35 years’ experience in the electrical retail industry where he has successfully owned and operated retail and service organisations. Aurelio is passionate about giving back to the local community, having served with multiple sporting and volunteer groups. He says only Clive Palmer’s United Australia Party can make Queensland great again.

IT breaks my heart that politicians who are supposed to represent us are standing by, watching us lose the lifestyle we love, our Reef, our unique wildlife and our strong community values, just so the corporations that fund their campaigns can continue to make a profit. Our economy is inefficient, unfair and unsustainable, and it’s urgent that we change course now, and leave nobody behind. Like many, I feel frustrated and let down by those that are in elected positions of power who refuse to answer questions about dealing with climate

“THE days of dynasties and polarising authoritarian leaders that divide our state and the Nation, rather than giving voice to grassroots people, are over.” Jen Sackley announces that she has joined the Australian Federation Party and has taken up the role of Assistant State Coordinator for Queensland to help grow and establish membership for the next State and Federal Elections. The Australian Federation Party just by its very nature has been formed as a

ALL-TIDAL access for Cardwell, Lucinda and Forrest Beach Paluma to Wallaman Falls eco-trail and Cardwell’s mountain bike trails developed. Mr Dametto said that Ingham deserved better health services and would ensure funding is secured for a satellite dialysis unit, CT scanner and emergency department upgrades so works can start immediately on the “life-saving” facilities. Mr Dametto would be seeking support for the KAP’s bill to repeal Labor’s farm destroying reef regulations, the repeal of the latest amendments to the vegetation management legislation and State funding for crop diversification such as grain silos in the Herbert River District. “To help reduce input costs for farming, and invest in the North Queensland Bio Energy sugar mill that would provide local jobs and help return more of the profits back to our region.”

of deals with Labor & Minor Parties. CARDWELL'S POTENTIAL: Unleashing the potential of Cardwell is key to driving this community forward.

Paul Jacob PAUL is actively serving as a member of the Northern Beaches Community Consultative Group, working with the Deeragun Police for Community safety as well as engaging and representing the interests of the local community. Paul’s experience and understanding of our local community means he will be a strong voice in the Palaszczuk Labor team. He will continue to work to put Queensland on the road to recover by making strong health decisions on the border. He has what it takes to deliver Queensland’s economic recovery and keep locals in our community working.

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I NOTE the recent discussion about the Babinda “molasses” tank. As an ex-Bundaberg Sugar employee of many years I confirm: This tank was installed at Babinda in 1998 to receive the syrup manufactured at the newly constructed Tableland Sugar Mill. This was required as the new mill did not have a manufacturing plant to convert the liquid syrup into crystal. Over the years storage facilities for Tableland syrup were also constructed at Mourilyan and South Johnstone mills, and at a later date sugar production plant was added to the Tableland Mill at which time the Babinda Tableland syrup tank became redundant. In summary, the Babinda tank was not designed for molasses storage, and was never used for molasses storage - only syrup storage. It was always referred to as the Syrup Tank - for Tableland Mill rail transfers. Yours faithfully, William

Silly season of politics THE Silly Season is here, and I don’t mean the mad mango one, I am referring to the forthcoming State Elections. We will be bombarded by not only the incumbent politicians, but the aspiring ones as well. All

Friday, October 16, 2020 the media outlets will gorge on PR material, and endless boring interviews with respective party candidates selling their party ideals, generously dishing out millions (sorry), billions of dollars. Ideas galore to get the economy moving again. Roads, education, child care, aged care, and a host of other incentives, now do not forget the single non-working mothers. Are the pensioners going to get a bite of the cherry? Even a small bite? Apart from Scott Piper the LNP rep, posters of the others are hard to find. It needs a lot of money to run a proper campaign. Voters, do not get sucked in with all the ‘hoo hah’. All that glitters is not gold? Think, question, and ask where is all this money coming from to pay for the grandiose schemes: from you the taxpayer. A big issue that is facing communities is the increasing crime rate in Townsville and other areas. The Police are doing a great job, with no back up from the Magistrates. The government has the power to change the laws. That would be a step in the right direction. We need some form of a genuine deterrent. Parents of the young criminals need to be shown by the media. Is there a contender prepared to publicly stand up and make a statement instead of being frequently photographed? This candidate makes a glamorous model. Something has to be done about the behaviour of parliamentarians in the Houses. They scream, shout, even though they have individual microphones. Newcomers soon pick up the bad habits of their colleagues. A two-week period before the actual polling date, should be enough time to sell the parties’ programs. Colin LT Easdon-Smith Ingham

Tully Garden Club visits Mission Beach school

TULLY Garden Club enjoyed their October meeting in the beautiful grounds of the Mission Beach State School last Saturday.

Grade Three teacher Trish Curnoe informed members about the Waste Warrior program they run to teach students the importance of waste management and the environment. Food scraps are either put into one of the four worm farms, fed to the chickens or put into the compost bin. All other rubbish is recycled, leaving a very small amount going into landfill. Worm tea is collected and diluted by the students and then used to fertilise the school’s fruit and vegetable garden.

Gene Shepherd, the school's long serving groundsman, informed us on the work he has done to transform the school’s gardens into a tropical paradise. The gardens are filled with gingers, Heliconia, cordylines, bromeliads and orchids, to name just a few. The ‘Twenty 16’ garden has a variety of citrus and tropical fruit trees, vegetable gardens and an impressive lady slipper vine. We were also given a tour of the school’s wetlands area which is a great habitat for bird life, butterflies, insects and water lilies. A special thank you to our hosts.

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Clear picture forms in final stages of State Hotel mural DAVID GARDINER BABINDA’S historic State Hotel will soon have a colourful new backdrop featured in its pool/function room, thanks to the talents of a local artist. The mural, depicting typical rainforest scenes found close to Babinda, came about after publican Kitty Anning approached the Arts and Crafts Centre in town, asking if anyone could decorate the interior wall. Artist Angie Ford put her hand up, coming up with a design and layout plan the next day. Now, some seven months later, the work is not far off completion. Working for about two hours a day during the week, Ford predicts the mural might be finished before Christmas. But it will depend on a couple of factors. “Sometimes the intricate parts are a lot more fiddly and take a bit longer,” Ford said. And if it rains a lot, I can’t get here.” While the mural shows a definite, clear background picture already, Ford plans to add more rocks, plants and water. A couple of her favourite features within the work so far are butterflies and a stream, all part of the familiar scenes of the region’s large areas of rainforest. “I live on the edge of the rainforest and I have pictures in my head all the

time,” she said. “But I have to go to the library and get books out just to get a rough idea of what plants live in the bush up here.” When the mural is complete, the artist and the hotel plan to have a key guide identifying the plants in the work, for visitors who come into the 103-year-old pub as part of the town’s planned Heritage Walk. As part of the Council-sponsored Walk, information panels will be installed outside points of interest along the route, including outside the iconic State Hotel. “We can give them a spreadsheet and the tourists can get an idea of what lives in the rainforest, as in trees, plants, insects and butterflies.” Ford said the mural project has been a healing exercise for her. She was in a car accident about four years ago, spent six months in hospital and a couple of years more out of action as a result. “I absolutely love it,” she said. “I haven’t done a wall mural since the 80s. I’m just in my element and it’s healing for me too, it helps me get stronger. I call it paint to heal.” Once finished with the State Hotel mural, Ford’s next project will likely be at another Babinda landmark; she has been asked to do a wall mural at the Babinda Bakery.

Artist Angie Ford and her mural work at the State Hotel, Babinda

A forest stream, part of the State Hotel mural

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Let us hear you say: LOUD SHIRT DAY! WITH a 28-year history of supporting deaf children across Queensland to hear, listen and speak, not-for-profit Hear and Say is getting set for its 14th annual Loud Shirt Day fundraiser encouraging the community to GET LOUD on Friday 23rd October. With 2020 causing unprecedented hardship for the not for-profit, Hear and Say is urging the community now more than ever to wear their brightest and wackiest shirts on the day, to raise vital funds and awareness for Hear and Say’s work supporting children with hearing loss to reach their full potential. With the fires and COVID-19 presenting many economic and social challenges for Queenslanders, Hear and Say CEO Chris McCarthy said this year’s Loud Shirt Day was a wonderful way to unite the community with a fun and colourful activity. “With this year bringing great challenges and hardship across our communities, the joy of Loud Shirt Day feels more pertinent than ever – an easy way to inject a dose of happiness into your outfit or workplace, and support families doing it tough,” Mr McCarthy said.

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“As a not-for-profit, the impact of COVID-19 has been felt across our organisation, and we are urging the community to band together and donate what they can, so Hear and Say can continue to provide our world-leading programs for Queenslanders with hearing loss longterm.

"By donning a loud outfit and raising funds, the community can help us open worlds for Queenslanders living with hearing loss – those who need our help now, and in the future,” he said.

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through Queensland regional towns. “Mettle will be hanging what we believe to be the World’s Biggest Loud Shirt in King George Square on a 60kg coat hanger and will be sending a Little Loud Shirt on a tour of regional Sunshine State towns – in a bid to dial up the LOUD and raise awareness and funds for those living with hearing loss,” Mettle’s Managing Director, Marc Kenney said. “We hope our Big and Little Loud Shirts will bring a smile to people’s faces all over Queensland and create conversations about the importance of hearing health.” Channel Nine’s LEGO Masters extraordinaire and loud shirt enthusiast, Andrew Tuppen has also joined forces with Hear and Say as a 2020 Loud Shirt Day Ambassador. “As a music teacher and lover of loud shirts, becoming a 2020 Ambassador was a natural fit for me and I’m excited to see Queensland don their wackiest shirts to support children in need this October,” Mr Tuppen said. “Being a music teacher, I cannot imagine forgoing the ability to hear my favourite songs or the voices of my students belting Pink’s, Let’s Get Loud – and that’s exactly why we need to raise vital funds for Hear and Say, so kids born deaf are given the gift of sound.” Queenslanders can support Loud Shirt Day by rocking their loudest attire in the workplace, school or community groups, and donations big or small will make all the difference to the lives of children who are deaf or hard of hearing. For more information about Loud Shirt Day or to register an event, please visit www.loudshirtday.com.au and check out #loudshirtday, @Loudshirtdayaustralia and @hearandsay on social media. For more information about Hear and Say, please visit www.hearandsay.com. au or phone 07 3850 2111.

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PATRÓN Tequila pays it forward to craftspeople with a $25,000 grant

PATRÓN Tequila wants to give back to grassroots and community craftspeople by recognising creators and innovators in the design, fashion and hospitality industries with PATRÓN 60 Hands – Pay It Forward, a $25,000 grant to help them continue their craft. Giving back to the local community underpins PATRÓN, and through PATRÓN 60 Hands – Pay It Forward the premium spirit brand wants to ‘pay it forward’ to the Australian creative community. Understanding that mentorship is an important element of the creative arena, six judges who are dominant in their own fields of craft will also be on hand to judge the grant applications. PATRÓN 60 Hands is a national call out to those in the handmade fields of design (sculptors, ceramicists, industrial designers, landscape designers, sustainable designers, interior designers), fashion (tailoring, fashion and jewellery designers) and hospitality industries (chefs), and is about honouring and nurturing talented craftspeople, and helping them hone their abilities. To apply for the grant, makers are asked to submit a short video explaining what craftsmanship means to them, and how the $25,000 grant would help them support their craft. A re-appreciation of all things handmade has been steadily growing in recent years, with people looking for things that have enduring value, are meaningful and sustainable. If anyone knows of the craftsmanship that goes into creating an authentic handmade item, it is PATRÓN Tequila, and PATRÓN 60 Hands speaks to the fact that the spirit is handmade, with 60 hands needed to craft it into what we know as PATRÓN Tequila. From the farmers, known as Jimadors, who harvest the agave that become tequila, to the agave being crushed using the ancient tahona stone method, to the local Mexican glass artisans who mould and handpick the PATRÓN Tequila bottles, every element of PATRÓN is handmade. With PATRÓN translating to ‘boss’, the six judges helping to recognise these makers are bosses in their own fields and will offer invaluable insight into each of their crafts and industries. These judges consist of design and architecture connoisseur and comedian Tim Ross, Camilla Freeman-Topper and Marc Freeman, founders of renowned Australian fashion brand CAMILLA AND MARC, Phil Wood, Pt. Leo Estate’s celebrated Culinary Director, who is known for his award-winning cuisine and use of local produce, architects Ingrid Richards and Adrian Spence of award-winning Brisbane firm Richards & Spence and the architects behind The Calile Hotel, founder and creative director of White Story, Fiona Myer, industrial designer and founder of international surfboard brand Haydenshapes, Hayden Cox, and ceramicist and Artichoke magazine editor Cassie Hansen. “Never before has the desire for authenticity been so significant in our lives. We look forward to judging the awards and seeing the talented individuals who

have brought a new level of craftmanship to their trade,” said Ingrid Richards and Adrian Spence about the PATRÓN 60 Hands – Pay It Forward campaign. Though PATRÓN Tequila has grown to become one of the most recognised and respected luxury spirits in the world, it is still exclusively produced in the Highlands of Jalisco, Mexico, in the same small batches and with the same commitment to quality and craftsmanship. “The craftsmanship that goes into the making of a handmade item is incredible. PATRÓN itself is a refined handcrafted spirit, so there is a great synergy between the craftsmanship of our tequila and these makers, and we want to nurture these talented craftspeople through PATRÓN 60 Hands. We’re looking forward to seeing entries from far and wide across Australia,” said Stephanie Sarantakos, PATRÓN Tequila Australia’s Brand Manager.

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CRIME WRAP October 7 - 13

Stolen batteries, Kurrimine Beach BETWEEN the night of October 7 and the morning of October 8, a number of batteries and a battery charger were reportedly stolen from a Kurrimine Beach Road farm. Initial investigations suggest that between 5.30pm Wednesday afternoon and 6am Thursday morning, access was gained to an open shed at the rear of the farm. Two batteries were stolen from two tractors, one a ‘Niso’ battery and the other battery an ‘Optima’. A ‘C-Tec’ battery charger was also stolen. Silkwood police are encouraging all farmers and residents of the Silkwood, Kurrimine and South Johnstone area to report any thefts, to be vigilant in locking up their equipment and to ensure they have adequate security measures in place like CCTV cameras and sensor lights. Anyone with any information is encouraged to contact police and quote QP2002089935.

POLICE POLICE are appealing for witnesses in relation to damage done to a 1962 yellow Dodge Phoenix at about 1.15pm on Friday, October 9. The owner of the Dodge has stopped the vehicle at the intersection of the Bruce Highway and River Avenue, Mighell, to speak to a 36-year-old man known to him. It will be alleged the 36-year-old man has grabbed the owner and thrown him onto the ground and continued to threaten to assault him. It will be further alleged that he has then entered the vehicle and demanded the keys. When he was refused the keys, he smashed the front windscreen, damaged the roof, bonnet and other panels and mirrors by kicking, punching and jumping up and down on the vehicle. He was located by police a short distance away and was taken to the Innisfail Watchhouse. He was charged with one count each of assault occasioning bodily hard, wilful damage, unlawful entry of vehicle and contravene a domestic violence order. He was scheduled to appear in the Innisfail Magistrates Court on October 12. Anyone who may have witnessed this matter or have relevant dash cam footage is urged to contact police and quote reference number QP2002099252.

Stolen mountain bike, East Innisfail POLICE are investigating the reported theft of a Terrain white and black mountain bike that was stolen from a Mourilyan Road address. Initial investigations suggest between 6pm Wednesday October 7 and 6am Thursday October 8, the pictured bike was stolen from the rear of the address. Anyone with any information is encouraged to contact police and quote reference number QP2002092953.

Car and train collide, Goondi Bend POLICE are investigating a traffic crash that occurred on Saturday night (October 10). Initial investigations suggest that at around 8.20pm, a silver 2002 Volvo travelling south on the Bruce Highway allegedly failed to stop at the flashing railway crossing signal and collided with a cane train. A 27-year-old woman who was a passenger in the vehicle received minor injuries. The 26-year-old driver of the vehicle is assisting police with their inquiries. No one else was injured in the crash.

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The damaged 1962 Dodge Phoenix

Disturbance, East Palmerston A 50-year-old Tarzali man has been charged with one count each of threatening violence, wilful damage, and common assault following an incident on Tuesday (Oct 13). The man attended a Palmerston Highway address around 9pm on Tuesday evening. It will be alleged while at the address, he has brandished an assortment of tools, throwing one at a person at the address and making threats to a resident at the address. It will be further alleged that he has thrown a hammer at a car that was at the address causing a spotlight on the vehicle to shatter. He was arrested at the scene and transported to the Innisfail Watch house where he was charged. He is scheduled to appear at the Innisfail Magistrates Court on November 2.

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The call starts with a recording "Attention: this call is from the legal department of Services Australia."

The caller will tell you to pay the debt you need to purchase several gift cards like Google Play and iTunes cards to the value of the debt.

The message continues with a mention of your tax file number being suspended and that Federal Court proceedings are to commence and “to prevent an arrest warrant being issued to kindly press one and then repeat by pressing one to know about your legal case.”

What you need to remember if you do receive these calls, the ATO will not call you and make threats to you about an unpaid debt. They will not ask for you to pay the debt immediately and they definitely won’t ask for payment via gift cards.

It is at this point where you should hang up. However, this is where the scammers have been getting clever by using spoofing or over-stamping of the number which can make the call look like it is coming from a legitimate source. Some people are getting caught out, as the caller has advised the unexpected person they owe the ATO unpaid taxes and advises them they have to pay the debt immediately, with the scammer being particularly aggressive and making threats they will be jailed if the

Drugs located, East Innisfail POLICE allege they located a drug utensil, cannabis, MDMA powder, methylamphetamine crystals and a large sum of money after officers intercepted a 44-yearold Cullinane man around 8pm Tuesday evening on Ryan Street. He was charged with three counts of possessing a dangerous drug, possessing of property suspected of being the proceeds of an offence under the Drug Misuse Act, and possess a drug utensil. He is due to appear in the Innisfail Magistrates Court on November 16.

Search and rescue operation, Mt Bartle Frere POLICE and emergency services were kept busy over the weekend following two separate rescues on popular hiking trails south of Cairns. A 62-year-old Mourilyan man commenced walking up Mount Bartle Frere from the Atherton tablelands side on Wednesday, October 7. On Sunday afternoon the hiker activated his EPIRB, requesting emergency assistance. Adverse weather conditions hindered efforts of emergency services who were unable to land the rescue helicopter due to low lying cloud. Contact was maintained with the man who confirmed that he was in good health and able to wait until the morning. Ground rescue teams were activated on Sunday after weather conditions again prevented an air rescue. Contact was maintained with the hiker who remained in his position awaiting rescue. At approximately 1pm the ground rescue team located the man and provided him with food and water. The rescue team found shelter and spent the night with the hiker. The rescue team and the hiker commenced walking out on Monday morning at around 6am. The hike out took about four hours. The hiker was uninjured, however suffering from exhaustion. Whilst the rescue has been hampered by the conditions, the equipment carried by the hiker enabled emergency services to maintain contact with him along with being able to provide his exact location.

Mourilyan man rescued from Mt Bartle Frere

Don't gift a scammer a gift card A NUMBER of reports have been received of people receiving calls from the Australian Taxation Office.

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Be mindful that this scam can work in reverse where you will receive a call or an email advising you, they did not give you the correct return and the ATO owes you money. Do not click on any links in emails you receive from the ATO and if you do get the call saying the ATO owes you money, or you owe the ATO money, hang up and call the ATO on its official contact number, 1800 008 540. Protect yourself: If you receive these calls, tell them

you will follow up with the ATO, hang up and do your own research to obtain correct contact details. Do not give them any personal details and do not tell them to follow up with your accountant or the ATO. If you feel you are being threatened by the person on the phone hang up on them. Do not buy gift cards or provide bank details to the caller. Don’t reply to suspicious emails, open any attachments, or click on any links as they may take you to a bogus website or contain a malicious virus. If you think you have provided your account details to a scammer, contact your bank or financial institution immediately. You can report suspected ATO email scams by forwarding the original email to ReportEmailFraud@ato. gov.au. Or to report an ATO Scam at www.ato.gov.au/General/Online-services/or call 1800 008 540. You should also spread the word to your friends and family to help protect them.

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Cassowary Coast Mayor applauds Katter’s challenge to PM was unconscionable that he should have to lobby for the provision of a ‘basic human right of successfully flushing your toilet.’ Mayor Mark Nolan applauded Katter’s actions adding that the cost of the STP should not be borne by non-Port Hinchinbrook residents.

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ASSOWARY Coast Regional Council Mayor, Mark Nolan, has thrown his support behind Federal Member for Kennedy, Bob Katter, following the latters’ challenge to

Scott Morrison to match State funding* for the Port Hinchinbrook sewerage treatment plant (STP). Earlier this week Mr Katter sought support and assistance from the Prime Minister to relieve the ‘insurmountable financial pressure being placed on a regional council and ratepayers’. In his letter to Scott Morrison, Katter senior said it

the cost of this STP being subsidied by the wider ratepayer base across the Cassowary Coast.

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“I will not support the cost of this STP being subsidised by the wider ratepayer base across the Cassowary Coast.” Nolan said. “That said, we also need to reduce the financial impact on Port Hinchinbrook residents to the least amount possible.” Nolan said that while the State’s $4.3 million contribution was generous, the total project cost, including construction of the sewerage treatment plant and related work to the reticulation network, is estimated to be upwards of $8.6 million. “Federal funding will greatly assist with the STP becoming a reality sooner rather than later and also reduce the financial impact to residents who would face a considerable charge to utilise this service.” said Nolan. Mayor Nolan said the appropriate management of sewerage is an essential service that is needed to ensure the ongoing public health of the community and the Great Barrier Reef. Further information regarding Port Hinchinbrook Sewerage treatment can be found at http://www.cassowarycoast.qld.gov.au/port-hinchinbrook * The Queensland Government recently announced funding of up to $4.3 million to the Cassowary Coast Regional Council towards replacement of the sewerage treatment plant for Hinchinbrook Harbour.

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The Power of Upcycling

MISSION Arts is thrilled to be hosting the UPCYCLED exhibition, opening Friday October 16, to November 18. For years, artists have been exploring new and different mediums to inspire themselves and create artworks but this does not have to come from expensive materials. The exhibition offers an alternative approach in contemporary art. It showcases examples of found, old or reusable objects with the purpose of recycling and transforming them. “Upcycling is the process of converting used goods, discarded items and waste materials into art. The message of this exhibition is that anyone can transform waste materials, useless or unwanted products into clever and creative works of art,” Mission Arts artist Sally Moroney said.

“Any castoff materials can be used such as excess packaging, junk mail, plastics, metal, canvas, the list is endless. It’s a unique opportunity for everyone to be creative, thought-provoking, inspiring, but most of all, let it be fun.” Mission Arts embraces people from all ages, styles, from emerging talent to established artists, exhibiting alongside each other. Entry forms are located on the website or at Mission Arts Gallery Shop and closes Friday, October 2, with delivery of entries on Wednesday, October 14. Mission Arts UPCYCLED Exhibition opening night is 6pm, Friday, October 16, 2020. Address: Mission Arts, Lot 1, MARCS Park, Cassowary Drive, Mission Beach QLD 4852. If you are attending opening night, due to COVID restrictions, please phone number 4088 6116

Ingham Bridge Club LAST Friday was a fun day. The format was Drawn Pairs where each player draws a position from a hat so you never know who might be your partner for the day. Much to their surprise Donna Ward and Cheryl Gossner came first with 76.04 per cent; well done! In second place was Nella Albrecht and Margaret McSweeny with 67.82 per cent and third place went to Wendy Coe and Elizabeth Davis with 57.29 per cent. The results from Tuesday night were Wendy Coe and Steve Vigh first with 66 per cent; next was Alan Giles and Denis Martin with 53 per cent followed by Ann Barron and Nuala Clayton with 51 per cent. Friday, October 23 is Session 1 of the President’s Trophy competition. This will be held over two sessions. Session 2 will be on October 30. You must play with your partner in both sessions to qualify for a place. This is a Red Point event. Please be seated by 8.45am. Social players are welcome for either session.

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or email info@missionarts.com.au. This is a free event with a cash bar and light nibbles. The exhibition will be open daily from 10am – 2pm.

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Tuesday, October 20, Social Bridge: Please be seated by 6.15pm sharp. If you need a partner, phone Ann on 0408 090 451. Tip for the Week: “Help Suit Game Try” When a medium strength opener invites responder to go to game, she will have 16 - 18 points opposite responder’s 6 - 9 point single raise. The opener knows that they might have enough for game. Not a guarantee, but worth an investigation, so she makes a general invitation by bidding three of the agreed major. Another way that the medium opener can invite game is to make a Help Suit Game Try. What is this? After partner’s single raise the opener can bid a new suit. This new suit is referred to as the Help Suit. The Help Suit contains losers and length (usually three or four cards). Opener is not suggesting that this new suit should be trumps! You have already agreed on the trump suit. The opener is telling responder that she needs help with this new suit and is asking if responder’s hand can help with the losers in this second suit.

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Example: Opener 1S: Responder 2S: Opener 3D (I have losers in diamonds, can you help with the diamond losers partner?) If you can help, bid game in our agreed suit. If you can’t help with my diamond losers then bid 3S our agreed suit. What does responder do after a Help Suit Game Try? Responder looks at her cards in the Help Suit. She looks for high cards in that suit that will help the opener avoid losers. Sometimes, where the responder's points are, can be more important than how many points she has. Another way responder can offer help is to look for shortness (singleton or void) in the help suit. Having shortness also offers assistance by allowing the opener to trump those losers in dummy. When the responder has help she can often accept the game try and bid game. With a good fitting hand with partner, she can often bid game even when her point count is weak. To see more about the Bridge Club, visit our website: www.ingham.bridgeaustralia.org.

Goondi State School display local artefacts YEAR 6 students at Goondi State School have created a safe place in their library to store and display local artefacts from the MaMu people, who are the traditional custodians of the land on which their school is built. Goondi is actually a MaMu word meaning elbow and it refers to the bend in the Johnstone River. The project began when a local farmer donated 2 axe heads. The indigenous students in year 6 contacted local MaMu elders. The Elders said the Axe Heads should be displayed at the school so all the students could learn about our history and the MaMu people. The indig-

enous students at Goondi School have appreciated the experience of connecting with their heritage through authentic historic tools. They can’t believe that the beautiful axe heads in their hands were made by the hands of their ancestors. The opportunity to hold artefacts brings history to life for all students. The Goondi State year 6 students are asking for donations of any local indigenous artefacts people may have in their homes, sheds or on their properties. They can guarantee a safe place for the artefacts to be displayed and valued by student for years to come.

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Ellison dominate Silkwood State School Inter-house sports carnival and reclaim trophy

Silkwood State School Interhouse Athletics Carnival Age Champions MARIA GIRGENTI SILKWOOD State School recently held their Inter-house sports carnival under clear, blue skies and in front of the best parent roll up in years. It was a fun filled day for students, families and staff with a parent relay, parent tug-o-war and under-age siblings' races were also part of the normal athletics day events. The day started with war cries from both houses, Barnard Barras in blue and Ellison Eagles in yellow, followed by the sprint races for all ages. After morning tea, field events were held on the oval where all students including the juniors participated in competitive or modified events depending on their age group. Acting Principal Chris Cattarossi who has many years' experience as a PE teacher in the local area said, "It was great to see so many families come along to support our students and the kids responded enthusiastically by doing their best and having a go at every event." Ellison dominated the day taking out both the Spirit trophy (team who showed the best sportsmanship and cheered on everyone with gusto) and reclaimed the Perpetual Interhouse Athletics trophy (highest points) from last year's winner Barnard. Age champions were as follows: Boys (8 years): James (Ellison) Girls (8 years): Nikita (Barnard) Boys (9 years): Quade (Ellison) Girls (9 years): Laylah (Ellison) Boys (10 years): Aiken (Barnard) Girls (10 years): Ruby (Ellison) Boys (11 years): Malakai (Barnard) Girls (11 years): Chelsea (Barnard) Boys (12 years): Angus (Ellison) Girls (12 years): Shiloh-Lily and Sahara (both Ellison) - a tie

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8-year-old boys sprint race

Ellison house captain Sahara with the trophies

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IN MEMORIUM In Loving memory of our beloved Ba-Ba Papou, Pro Papou

NICHOLAS HARATSIS 19-10-2018

We still hear your voice, laughter and sense your presence

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Sonia, John, Ann, Anthony, five Grand Children, eight Great Grand Children RIP

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The family of Jim would like to thank Tully and Cairns Hospitals, the Ambulance Service and we would especially like to thank all our family and friends for the kindness and generosity shown to us at that very sad time. Thank you to Blacks Funerals for their professional care and attention shown to the family, and Fr Hilary Flynn for such a beautiful service, and to everyone who sent their Condolences.

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Sam Pagano (JRMCA President), Errol Colman (JRMCA Project Manager), Elizabeth Banu (trainee) and Dr Fay Falco-Mammone (Operations Manager Johnstone Region Landcare Group) at the JWAL site in Stitt Street Innisfail are excited to be involved in the Wet Tropics Reef Assist Projects after substantial funding was received for revegetation in the region

Wet Tropics Reef Assist funding puts 'boots on the ground'

FIVE new environmental projects for the Tropical Far North are the first step towards a “green economic recovery” for the region. The Queensland Government has provided close to $4-million for five Wet Tropics Reef Assist projects that will create jobs while protecting wetlands, improving wildlife corridors, stabilising creek banks and making the region more resilient to natural disasters. Local environmental management organisations including Terrain NRM have welcomed the funding as a smart cost-effective way to create jobs quickly and improve the health of the key natural assets that support our economy. Terrain secured $520,000 on behalf of the Johnstone River Catchment Management Association (JRMCA) and Johnstone Region Landcare Group to revegetate areas beside waterways and extend wildlife corridors in the Innisfail, Babinda and Tully catchments. Sam Pagano, Chair of JRCMA, said he was thrilled to receive the funding that will create at least eight new jobs and enable the planting and maintenance of some 40,000 trees across more than eight hectares of river-

bank.

“We have identified six sites across three catchments that we will be revegetating, mostly on agricultural land. Some will become demo sites for the local agricultural community." This project supplements and integrates with Cassowary Coast River Improvement Trust and will be done with cooperation and at the request of landholders. “The benefits of these environmental projects are multi-faceted. Riparian vegetation provides wildlife habitat and is also important for waterway health by stabilising riverbanks to minimise soil erosion during floods and intercepting groundwater flowing off agricultural land, which all have associated economic benefits." Terrain CEO Stewart Christie said the new projects aligned with the Tropical North Queensland Green and Blue Economic Stimulus Package, a $180 million proposal calling for governments to invest in a “green recovery” by expanding ‘shovel ready’ reef and land management projects. “This project is a great example of the kind of ‘boots

on the ground’ initiatives we are lobbying the government for on behalf of the Wet Tropics community,” Christie said. “Investing in ‘green and clean’ initiatives are good for the environment and good for jobs and the economy. This project will inject dollars directly into the local economy through jobs and by purchasing all the resources needed from local businesses, including native plants and consumables,” he said. Pagano said employees will also undertake training in conservation and land management to increase their skills and knowledge for future career opportunities, as well as to nurture future land stewards. Elizabeth Banu, a trainee who has been involved with the MIP project said she is looking forward to working on the exciting new project, as she loves working with plants and landscaping. Additional volunteer support will also be required to propagate plants and maintain the sites for up to two years.

MILL STATISTICS ACROSS THE REGION SOUTH JOHNSTONE MILL Cane Crushing Statistics

for 2020 Crushing statistics for Week 16 ending Sunday, October 11 2020 Crushing Weekly Season to Season Date Total Tonnes Cane Crushed 78,511 CCS Season estimate

12.54

904,833 12.21 1,433,500

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Cane Crushing Statistics for 2020 Crushing statistics for Week 16 ending Friday October 2 2020 Crushing Weekly Season to Season Date Total Tonnes 117,363 1,630,079 Cane Crushed 732 Tonnes Cane 730

Crushed / hour CCS

Season estimate Balance to crush

13.23

12.67 2,400,000 769,921

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for 2020 Crushing statistics for Week 15 ending Saturday, October 3 2020 Crushing Weekly Season to Season Date Total Tonnes Cane Crushed 207,244 2,901,111 CCS Season estimate

13.76

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Senate Inquiry failure symbolic of wider reef regs problem PEAK sugarcane body, CANEGROWERS has said the failure of senators to reach a consensus on the veracity of the evidence base behind reef regulations is symbolic of the confusing, divisive and politicised nature of the regulations themselves. “This was a major opportunity to respond to the industry’s multiple concerns about reef policies, but instead, the lack of agreed actions risks leaving growers even more frustrated than they already are,” CANEGROWERS CEO Dan Galligan said. Following a year-long inquiry, the Senate Rural and Regional Affairs Committee today released two conflicting reports on the evidence base used to justify the Queensland Government’s latest round of reef regulations. While the committee’s majority report supports the continued regulation of farming practices, and largely dismissed the need for greater scrutiny of the science used to justify regulation, it did call for greater transparency to give growers confidence in the validity of the science. However, in a separate dissenting minority report, LNP committee members, senators Susan McDonald, Gerard Rennick and Matt Canavan, came out strongly in favour of the key recommendations CANEGROWERS made in its submission to the Senate inquiry, including: • Removing the regulatory burden on growers and adopting long-term support for on-farm innovation; • Restoring growers’ confidence in policy through a review of the way the science used to justify it is managed and scrutinised; • Ensuring water quality targets are credible and realistic; and developing trustworthy methods for evaluating improvements in farm practices and wa-

ter quality. Despite the committee’s failure to agree, Mr Galligan said he doesn’t view the year-long process as a waste of time and resources. “While we accept that Senators on all sides went into this process with open minds and a genuine hope of understanding the issue, their failure to find consensus reflects how complex and politically charged the issue is,” Mr Galligan said. “CANEGROWERS remains opposed to the use of farm-based regulations to support water quality outcomes, particularly those embedded in the 2019 Queensland Government legislation. “The inquiry provided an opportunity

to ventilate the many very serious concerns around the impacts of reef regulations and the lack of evidence to justify them.” “Farmers across the state support a healthy, dynamic and much-loved Great Barrier Reef. We simply do not support the policy decision made by the State Government to regulate farmers to secure this outcome.” CANEGROWERS committed significant resources to bring evidence before the inquiry, with grower representatives from eight cane-growing regions attending the two days of hearings in Brisbane. “Growers discussed the range of activities they have implemented to demonstrate their world class sustaina-

bility credentials, evidenced by the fact that over 30% of Australian cane land is now accredited to the industry’s internationally recognised best practice program, Smartcane BMP” Mr Galligan said. During the course of public hearings, senators heard from scientists that only around 3% of the area of coral reefs may be impacted by land based run-off, with experts agreeing that climate change and extreme weather events are by far the most significant threats to the reef’s health. Some senators appeared genuinely puzzled as to why growers had not been recognised and commended more for practice changes achieved to date. CANEGROWERS also tabled an independent economic assessment which showed that measures outlined in the latest round of reef regulations could result in a $1.3 billion hit to the Queensland economy over the next decade. Mr Galligan said the fate of Queensland’s ill-conceived reef regulations now rests on the outcome of this month’s state election. “This isn’t the end of the battle for a common-sense approach to securing the health and future of the reef,” Mr Galligan said. “In many ways, the committee’s report serves to remind us that the issue has not gone away. The frustration, confusion and out right anger many farmers feel continues and is actually echoed at the highest levels of government. “It will now be up to the next State Government to determine if these regulations remain in place as a handbrake on our industry at a time when we need to instead unleash the significant potential of this industry as it continues to be the backbone of many regional economies.”

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Soil sampling & testing for disease, crop nutrition

Greg Shannon

OVER the coming weeks there is the opportunity to start soil sampling late ratoon blocks for both Pachymetra and crop nutrition, especially if the block is going to be fallowed. Taking soil tests is always easier in freshly harvested cane blocks and for Pachymetra soil tests we use a hand held auger and take a sample to 25cm right beside or from the centre of the cane stool. Pachymetra is a disease of the roots, so it is important to take the sample as close to the cane as possible because most of the cane roots will be in this area. The soil is placed in a bucket and the sampling is repeated from at least 10 locations across the block. From these 10 samples, a subsample of approximately 250g is placed in a zip lock bag, labelled with date, farm and block number and variety history. The Pachymetra lab is based here in Tully and for

a low cost ($50), you can find out if a particular block is affected by the disease, which may influence your choice of variety for planting in coming years and/or your use of Confidor this year. TCPSL are still offering a two for one Pachymetra soil sampling deal, where for every soil sample taken they will pay for an extra one. The other soil sampling that should be done when plough out blocks are harvested, is for crop nutrition in preparation for next year’s planting. Soil sampling for nutrition generally needs to be done within a year of the next crop being established so even if growers are going to plant fallow legumes, a soil test can be done immediately after harvest. The results take about foursix weeks to come back. Soil sampling for crop nutrition is different to Pachymetra though, because we take samples from the edge of the shoulder of the cane row, not in or next to the cane stool. We take at least 20 samples across

Demonstration farm opening the conversation on water quality A DEMONSTRATION farm in the Herbert region is providing data for growers to accelerate the adoption of improved farm management practices for water quality and sustainable agricultural outcomes. The idea for the demonstration farm was instigated by growers Rex and Ian Carr through an extension workshop series that began in 2018. Herbert Cane Productivity Services Ltd (HCPSL) and Wet Tropics Sugar Industry Partnership (WTSIP) extension agronomist Leanne Carr said the topic of water quality was high on the agenda for growers. “Those involved were keen to see whether the changes in management practice really made a difference to the water quality leaving their paddocks,” Carr said. The Herbert River Catchment and Landcare Group stepped up to undertake water quality sampling to monitor the effect of the farming practices that were operating on the demonstration

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farm. Water quality samples were collected over a two-year period from the beginning of the 2018-19 wet season until March 2020. By using water quality monitoring data from best practice farming and comparing these outcomes to former traditional practices occurring on adjacent farms, the data captured provides key discussion points for grower group interaction and information sharing.

With these soil maps, the soil type is identified and if there are, for example three plough out blocks that all have the same soil type, and they have all been fertilized without the addition of other ameliorants such as mill mud the year before, then one representative sample could be taken, not three. As mentioned before we are fortunate now to have the new SRA Six Easy Steps Toolbox which allows us to fine tune the amount of fertilizer applied. Completing soil sampling now, for Pachymetra or a bit later for crop nutrition, if the weather permits, may avoid a rush next year and allows timely application of soil ameliorants. For more information call TSL on 0400 586 968.

good groundcover, reduces the potential for sediment movement during these significant rainfall events. “Improved farming practices generally reduce surface loss of nitrate. However, both sites demonstrated large fluxes of high concentrations of nitrate in surface runoff when compared to the subsurface flows. The results suggest increased infiltration rates due to ‘best practice’ soil management increase the chance of applied nutrients reaching the root zone of the crop and reduce the amount of sur-

face loss.” Growers interested in joining the conversation about farming practices and how implementing different strategies may influence water quality are being encouraged to contact HCPSL. This project is funded by the Enhanced Extension Coordination with the GBR project and delivered by the Department of Agriculture and Fisheries and partner organisation Terrain NRM. The WTSIP and HCPSL also provided support to this project.

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Dr Michael Warne, University of Queensland

“The results from this project supports many of the findings and assumptions that already exist in various best management practice frameworks used by industry, and also raised a number of questions that would benefit from further investigation,” Carr said. “Results showed sediment loss during extreme rainfall events was much lower at the demonstration farm site using minimum till methods. Less tillage, improved soil structure and maintaining

a paddock and these days the job is made easier by having access to the farm soil maps which are on the growers section of the TSL website.

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Female Ingham FC already Minor Premiers: Now let’s go Major

SARI HYYTINEN IT was an exciting match for the reserve grade ladies’ team who played against Townsville Brothers last weekend. Ingham FC expected a tough game as Townsville Brothers are a respected team, but once they scored their first goal, they exuded confidence and won 2-0. They had already won the Minor Premiership for 2020 and are now in the finals. “Once Akema Greenaway scored that goal we lifted our game and believed in ourselves,” said Rodney Fascetti, the coach of the reserve grade ladies’ team.

It may cost the club dearly that their star striker was injured during the match. “Hopefully, she will be back next week,” said Fascetti. It was a different story for the Ingham FC male team who took the field for the Ingham Annual Grazioli Shield played a spectacularly competitive match. The Townsville Brothers won the match 2-1 and Eagles Souths won the Minor Premiership. Ingham FC senior males were awarded the wooden spoon, however, both male senior teams co-coaches report that if the team stays together, they will become seriously competitive in 2021.

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Shane Muriata HOT chips, cold beer, international rugby league and 2000 people, what more could any footy loving North Queenslander want on a Saturday night in country Tully? Tully Showground once again became the centre of the Rugby League universe by accommodating the mecca (yes, I have new words this week) of all events by hosting the Northern Pride 20s, Townsville Centrals, Ivanhoes Knights, Cairns Brothers , Samoa and the Italian rugby league team in one memorable day. The day started on the best possible note, because I had a shave and combed my beautiful messy hair to ready myself for the much anticipated commentary appearance on the Spilla Sports Show that home grown product Cameron Miller broadcast to the entire world from Tully. The show was such a success as viewers from six countries tuned in to watch the match, and possibly look at the most charismatic speaker do his thing in front of thousands and that was to entertain the diehards. So back to the footy if we must; how good was it? Seeing the Townsville Centrals make the trip north, and to put on a show against a much fancied Ivanhoes outfit was pleasing to say the least, as both teams looked the goods in an indifferent season.

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With the Pride and Junior Italians game in the rack, the Tigers and the Brethren put on what could possibly be the most natural game of footy ever seen in an under-12s match. Both coaches should be proud of their efforts, with good mate Jono Taylor beaming with Pride as NRL players Hammer Time from the Cowboys and Broncos Terminator Thomas Flegler both made a stop to the junior players and wished them all the best for their big game. A special shout out to gun and future Hall of Famer Patchy, great game and all the best in your footy endeavours. Just when you thought the movie ‘Fast and the Furious’ could not get any better, then along came the main event of the evening, Samoa Vs Italy. As the war cry dance of the Siva Tau finished, the game could not have been better scripted as two star studded teams clashed in a match for the ages. Ashley Archy was inspirational, and that was in the warm up, Fabian was tight, with his shirt showing all the pec muscles, and of course Peter Naducci was graceful in his Al Pacino hairdo that flowed with the Mt Tyson wind. When the dust had finally settled at full time, hands were shaking and hugs were given by players and spectators alike, one footy fan walked out of the Banyan meeting place with a cheeky grin and turned to me and said: “Next time, we will get em next time brother.” Rugby League, the oldest never ending story of footy. Then there were four. So we get to the fatal four-way that could possibly go either way such is the closeness of the games, so I will do my best to give an account of what will happen. First, and foremost, I am going to get off the Panthers bandwagon and jump on the South Sydney Rabbitohs express because I believe the mast

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coach Wayne Bennett will have something special up his sleeve for this game. No one since Master Yoda had this much influence on the Force, and believe me when I say the apprentice Ivan Cleary will be no match with a Light Sabre in this duel against Master Wayne. In the other big match up, well, it’s time to put to rest last year’s six again debacle and take all that is before them for the Green Machine. Melbourne will be hard to beat, but if anyone has the Storm’s time up card, then the Viking team will be the one sending them home for an early Xmas exit. Who will win it? Well, I don’t even think I can pick it from here, and this is coming from someone who knows when KFC opens and what they have cooked. All games will be awesome, so we won’t be disappointed. Special mention to all the players, officials, referees, volunteers, players and spectators who give up each weekend to ensure we have footy, whether it’s the NRL or the junior footy, we say thank you!

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Shaun Nona who played for North Queensland Samoa offloads the ball. Photo: Maria Girgenti

Jonty Ivey who played in North Queensland Italy Under 21s team is wrapped up by Pride players. Photo: Maria Girgenti

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WEEK 1 results - Cassowary Coast - Cricket Far North competition A Grade - Loder Park (Loder Oval) Atherton Atherton 6/294 (cc) (Luke McAvoy 3/21) def Cassowary Coast 115 (Michael Singh 43). A tough day at the office for the Cyclones as early missed chances cost them dearly. Some rusty bowling let Atherton's top order get on top and post a huge total. In reply, no batsman knuckled down for the long haul and the Cyclones tail was wrapped up quickly. There is plenty for the boys to work on before this weekend's game. B Grade - Walker Road Sports Precinct (Turf Oval 2) Edmonton Port Douglas 45

(Nirvair Brar 3/12, Daniel Bradford 2/1, Jayden Giddins 2/12, Aaron Singh Mann 2/19) def by Cassowary Coast 1/46. A win first up and a convincing one for the B Grade side. There was damage done early with the ball and plenty of promise shown by the young guys in the side. C Grade Blue - Loder Park (Loder Oval) Atherton Atherton8/151(cc) def Cassowary Coast 5/122(cc). New captain Garry Whitley won his first toss and elected to make use of a green looking wicket. Cassowary Coast bowlers didn’t let their skipper down, extracting some early seam and bounce to have Atherton reeling at 5 wickets down for 50 runs before the home side steadied, and then accelerated to close out their innings 8 wickets down for 151 runs. In his return to turf cricket, Damien Jack (4 overs, 1 for 19) was dangerous early bagging the first Atherton

wicket. Michael Zammit (6 overs, 2 for 17) and Shawn McDowell (6 overs, 2 for 25) kept the pressure on, before the wickets dried up a little as Atherton started to find some useful partnerships. Those Atherton partnerships were telling, and in the end decided the game. Dav Kumar, Ryan Jones and Shane Fawkes took the other wickets to fall. With the bat, Cassowary Coast lost two quick wickets before Shawn McDowell (44 runs) and Al Candow (30 runs not out) put on an excellent partnership, guiding the boys to the drinks break without further loss. McDowell showed good touch, scorching the boundary on a couple of occasions, and launching one powerful six over mid-wicket. A late cameo from Mick Zammit (29 runs) gave Cassowary Coast some hope, but eventually the lads closed out their innings 5/122.

Herbert River Amateur Swimming Club: Carnival Hosts SARI HYYTINEN LAST Saturday 118 competitors came from far and wide to meet in Ingham for the Amateur Swimming carnival. The Herbert River Amateur club hosts the annual event where swimmers can race against their own times. Young Ryan Elliot from the Herbert River Amateur Swimming Club has been dubbed “the one to watch,” by Peter Bishop, the coach of the Herbert River Amateur Swimming Club. Elliot enjoys being part of the team, “because it is a great way to get active with your mates and it is pretty fun. When you race it is very competitive, everyone is trying their hardest. I love breaststroke because it is my favourite stroke, and I am really good at it.” Despite the impediments imposed by COVID-19, amateur swimming clubs came from as far as Ayre to be involved in the carnival. “It has changed the nature of running a carnival and made things a little more challenging, but a great group of committee people,” said Coach Bishop. The swimmers of the day looked forward to who would win the dash for cash.

Ryan Elliot approaching the finish line.

Herbert River Amateur Swimming Club.

Ryan Elliot at the finish line.

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Innisfail United teams finals bound after finishing in top four this Saturday.

MARIA GIRGENTI INNISFAIL United third division team played their final game for the season at home on Friday night where Rob Giueni indicated this was his final competitive match in Innisfail colours. Both on and off field, Giueni has been a loyal supporter of Innisfail United for 35 years - since the club's inception in 1985 - and the only remaining playing founding member. Many fans and supporters were present to honour and celebrated Giueni's career and contribution to the club with a fitting send off after the game.

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Under 13/14 (Division 3), 5-1 win over Leichhardt Lions Under 13/14 (Division 1), 2-all draw over Leichhardt White, Goals: Zaviah Di Carlo and John Cunningham Innisfail JR Under 12 Division 1, 2-0 loss to Leichhardt (Endeavour Park) Sunday, October 12 v Stratford Dolphins Under 13/14 (Division 1), 6-0 loss against Stratford Blue

Division 2 had a 4-3 win against JCU Strikers

Premier Youth (Under 18s), 2-1 loss

Division 3, 4-2 loss against JCU

Reserve Grade, 3-1 loss

Reserve Ladies, 4-0 win over Marlin Coast Rangers

Premier Women's, 3-2 loss Premier Men's, 4-0 win

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With normal season fixtures finished, Innisfail now head into the final series with the Premier Men's, Reserve Ladies and Reserve Men's teams finishing in the top four. Innisfail's Under 13/14s team played Edge Hill on Wednesday evening in a must win game to qualify for finals, while Under 13/14 Division 3 finished off the season with a great win and narrowly missed out on playing in the finals. Premier Women Reserves had a great away win over Marlin Coast Blue and will play their semi-final against Marlin Coast Rangers Blue tonight at Tiger Park in Cairns. Despite their first loss for the season against Leichhardt, Innisfail JR Under 12 Division 1 team will play Leichhardt Black in their semi-final at Endeavour Park

Coach Steven Berryman and manager Donna Vecchio with Innisfail United Under 13/14s Division 1 team who are still in with a slight chance to qualify for the semi-finals provided they beat Edge Hill on Wednesday

Three junior cricketers selected in Boys Peninsula team to compete at State championships MARIA GIRGENTI

Local junior cricketers Marko, Riley and Kade were selected in the 10-12s Peninsula Boys cricket team to play in State Championships Toowoomba after trials were held recently in Tolga

Karina, the only female in the trials was invited to try out for a spot in the inaugural North Queensland Invitational Cricket team with trials to be held in Ingham this Sunday

Cassowary Coast District 10-12s cricket team who recently took part in Peninsula Primary School Championships/Trials held in Tolga

THREE local cricketers in the Cassowary Coast District 10-12s cricket team have earned their place to represent Peninsula after they competed in Peninsula Primary School Championship/ Trials held at Morrow Park, Tolga. Kade (Left arm bowler) from Tully Cricket along with Marko (Leg spinner) and Riley, top order batsman (shadow) from Mission Beach Cricket were selected in the 10 - 12s Peninsula Boys team. In their first trial game against Cairns Central Schools, Cassowary Coast were chasing 107 runs and had a narrow loss of four runs. Ashton batted well with 40 not out and was well supported by Riley, while Karina and Marko chimed in with two wickets apiece and a good bowling performance from Kade. The second game against Tablelands saw Cassowary Coast all out for 68 runs against a strong Tablelands bowling outfit. Kade bowled well and took early wickets, along with Tadhg and Marko. Jack bowled two tight overs in the middle and had two wicket maidens which kept Cassowary Coast in the game. Karina was brilliant behind the stumps as wicketkeeper taking three catches. Cassowary Coast bowled first in the third game against TCN who made 186 after an outstanding innings from a 10-year-old batsman who finished 110 not out. Cassowary Coast bowled well with only four wides during their

40 overs. Despite a gallant effort with the bat, Cassowary Coast fell short by 26 runs with solid batting performances by Matthew, Riley and Jackson who got their side close to the total after a slow start. Peninsula coaches were very impressed with all round performance by Karina, the only female in the carnival who was wicketkeeper and bowled and batted well all carnival. The 10-12s Peninsula Boys team will now contest the State Championships which will be held in Toowoomba from November 15-19 where a Queensland merit team will be selected. Karina from Innisfail was also invited to trial for 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. These trials will be held at Gilroy Santa Maria College in Ingham on Sunday, October 18 with girls from Bowen to the Far North taking part in skills drills and games, and up to seven Northern girls will be selected to be part of the North Queensland Invitational team. This team has been created through a partnership between Peninsula and Northern School Sport, Queensland School Sport and Queensland Cricket and its purpose is to provide a genuine pathway to State Championship for Peninsula and North Queensland girls.

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Tully Netball named top Small Community Netball Association of the Year in Queensland

DESPITE the challenges presented by COVID-19 for the delivery of sport in 2020, Tully Netball Association had another great year with the association continuing to grow and develop, delivering high quality netball programs and exciting player development opportunities for girls and women of all ages. Last month's grand finals were fiercely contested matches and in Division 3, Kelpies Pups defeated Kelpies Old Dogs 18 to 12 with Sasha May Flegler named as Player of the Final. In the Open competition, Serpents and Kelpies fought point for point in a very fast and highly skilled display of netball, with Kelpies pipping Serpents by 29 to 28, and Christie Rider was named Player of the Final. Following the finals, Jenny Bolton and Tessa Croxton were named winners of the Player of the Season award. The 2020 TNA executive committee were presented with the Club Person of the Year award by Alicia Johnston in memory of Mary Costanzo, for their commitment to carefully managing activities in regard to COVID-19 and ensuring netball would be played through to the season end. Earlier this year, TNA claimed the prestigious state Community Netball Association of the Year Under 550 Member Award, by Netball Queensland. The award recognises and celebrates many years of very hard work that has transformed the TNA, and the profile of netball in the Tully district and wider southern Cassowary Coast area. The award was due to be presented in March at the State netball leaders conference, but after cancellation due to COVID-19, will now be presented at the rescheduled conference event to be held later this month. TNA created history in 2020 when, for the first time, all grades of competition were played on the same night in the one venue thanks to the installation of outdoor court lighting at Tully High School Multipurpose Centre from Department of Sport and Recreation funding in 2019. “We have worked hard to achieve this goal and are super excited about the positive impact being together in one location will have on club management, growth, sustainability, and most importantly, club spirit," said Jenny Crema, TNA registrar. In early February, TNA, and the wider Tully community were rocked when much loved and highly talented club member, Gretta Berge suffered a life-threatening traumatic brain injury. Gretta’s family have a strong as-

The Kelpies team were open competition winners after defeating Serpents by one point in the grand final

Tully Netball Association management committee were thrilled when their club was named winner of the prestigious Netball Queensland's Small Community Association of the Year (under 550 members) award sociation with TNA with her Mum, Jane Berge coordinating junior netball for many years. After her fierce recovery battle in Brisbane, TNA was proud to welcome Gretta and Jane back to the courts. Since her return to Tully, Gretta had been umpiring for many weeks, and the roar from her teammates was deafening when she ran onto the court for her first game since her accident seven months earlier. In addition to the highly popular Under 12, Division 3 social netball and open netball competitions offered by TNA, an Under 10s program was offered for the first time in 2020 which attracted 16 players aged 9-10 years. These young players were so keen to use their newly learnt skills on court and made their debut at Cairns Netball Association carnival where they came away winners of the Under 9 division.

Five teams aged from Under 9s to Under 13s played in Cairns Netball Association Club carnival and these teams had strong performances. "It's great to see so many of our club and school teams enjoying carnivals offered in our local area, following developmental pathways and achieving in such high levels of competition," TNA President Nadine O’Farrell said. TNA continues a strong focus on individual player development and was thrilled to engage Eden Cassidy, former state league player and local PE teacher, to deliver skill development programs to junior players aged 8-17, and coaches. These sessions were very well received and will continue in 2021.

Although this year's regional netball carnival program was much smaller, Tully was well represented with an Under 12s and Under 14s representative team playing in the Marlin Coast representative netball carnival.

Registrar, Jenny Crema, "TNA is proud to say that despite the challenges faced by the COVID-19 pandemic, 2021 is shaping up to be an exciting year." Any individuals or businesses wanting further information on how they can get onboard can contact Jenny Crema on 0427 069 452.

Tully netball club member Gretta Berge running out on the court for her first game back after recovering from a life-threatening traumatic brain injury

Kelpies Pups team were Division 3 winners after defeating Kelpies Old Dogs in the grand final

Friday, October 16, 2020

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LEGEND: Lead (L), Second (2nd), Third (3rd), Skip (S) Friday, Oct 9, Men’s Pairs Winners: Bob Bell, Phil Wright; Scores: Bob Bell, Phil Wright def Brian Joyce, Kevin Walker 22 to 6; Russell Petersen, Pat Ryan def Michael Bube, Peter Herman 24 to 9; Kevin McNamara, Stan Cotton def Trevor Pallanza, Allen Torielli 18 to 11; John Holmes, John Hamlyn def Gary Brierley, Ren Cantatore 16 to 13. Sunday, Oct 11, Mixed Social Bowls Winners: John Lone, Kay McNamara, Tony Koop, John Piotto; Scores: John Lone (L), Kay McNamara (2nd) Tony Koop (3rd), John Piotto (S) def Roger Celotto (L), John Holmes (2nd), Norma Evans (3rd), Alf Di Bella (S) 28 to 22: 20 points to 11 points; Beverley Eddleston (L), David Horsley (3rd), Stan Richards (S) def Max Thompson (L), Elsa Piotto (3rd), Ren Cantatore (S) 25 to 14: 20 points to 7 points; Bob Bell (L), John Eddleston (2nd), Kevin McNamara (3rd), Kevin Walker (S) def Maria Moore (L), Trevor Pallanza (2nd), Luisa Di Bella (3rd), Allen Torielli (S) 29 to 16: 19 points to 9 points. Thursday Barefoot Bowls has been postponed until further notice. Friday, Oct 16, Men’s Pairs

Names into Club by 1.45 pm; phone 4776 2117. Game starts at 2.15 pm; bar open. Sunday, Oct 18, Mixed Social Bowls Names into the Club by 12.30 pm; Phone 4776 2117. Game starts at 1.30 pm; bar open. Sunday Bar Roster: Sub for Neville Wickens; Sunday Selectors: Paul Hallam, John Eddleston.

Ingham Ladies’ Bowls IT was President Pat Miguel’s afternoon and what a lovely time we all had. Thank you Pat for being such a great President and providing such a nice afternoon tea and prizes. Two games of 10 ends were played in very windy conditions. R Doherty, A Rutherford, E Piotto 8 v S DiBella, J Casanovas, L DiBella 7; C Barnes, C Wickens, J Craven 11 v M Moore, P Turski, S.Ryan 8; B Eddleston, J Fenoglio, K Rotondo, L Melvin 9 v W Coe, J Colson, G Cockrell, N Evans 9. Round Two, Skips only: J Craven 7 v L DiBella 4; L Melvin 15 v E Piotto 2; N Evans 14 v S Ryan 2. Overall winners of the day: C Barnes, C Wickens and J Craven.

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President’s Day Runners Up: Wendy Coe (L), Jan Colson, Grace Cockrell and Norma Evans with President Patti Miguel

Winners of President’s Day: Carmel Wickens (L), Carol Barnes, Janese Craven with President Patti Miguel

SPORT THIS week at Silkwood Bowls Club Wednesday, October 7, Social Bowls: Delmo Tarditi and Chris Lower def Barry Green and Ron Methews 25/23; Anna Della Bella and Denise Charman def Jean Messina and rian Brooks 29/20. Saturday, October 10, Pennants of Division 2, round 4: Two teams from Tully met two teams from Silkwood. Congratulations to our two Silkwood Teams who won comfortably, scoring 58 in total. Unfortunately there only can be one winner, but no disgrace to the Tully Teams scoring 38. Sunday October 11, Social Bowls: Barry Green, Anna Della Bella and Karin Rastoll def Delmo Tarditi, Denise Charman and Tony Cates 25/10. 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. Email:silkwoodbowlsclubinc@gmail. com

Babinda Bowls Club WINNERS of social bowls on Thursday were Brandon Smith/Jim Azzopardi, runners up were Peter Zanoletti/John Sheehan/Ron Omodei. Names in by 1.00 for 1.30pm start for next Thursday and Sunday social bowls. Saturday, October 17: Div 2 Pennants, Innisfail/Babinda section 3, to play Tully at Tully. Innisfail/Babinda, Section 2, to play West Cairns at West Cairns. Check the board for selected players. The Babinda Men’s 4s Bowls day, sponsored by Norweld Australia and Coral Coast Financial Services was held last Sunday. A very successful day, with 14 teams coming from Ingham to Marlin Coast Bowls Clubs. Winners of the day were Mark Weaver/Stuart Mann/Gary Davies/Denis Jacoora, 2nd were Snow Clark/Gordon Goes/Graeme Anderson/ John Phillips, 3rd Norm Hall/Bernie O’Shae/Eddic Rick/Tony McAlary, 4th Angry/Chopper/Foordie/Macca. Consolation went to Team Alf Strano. Many thanks to our sponsors for providing great prize money, spread among five teams!

Noorla Ladies’ Bowls SOCIAL Bowls Results, Wednesday, October 7: I Byrns, V Raiteri, G Byrns 17 (d) G Rose, S Cotton 15; M Todd, K Wegert 27 (d) C Pizzi, R Peterson 9. Competition Drawn: Round 2 “B” Grade Singles, Wednesday, October 14, at 1.30pm – C. Pizzi (v) C. Hewett. Competition Results, Round 2 “B” Grade Singles played Wednesday, October 7: S Pizzi 26 (d) R Rose 22. Details of Round 3 Championship Pairs to be arranged by mutual agreement: R Rose & C Cobb (v) N Mancuso & M Bandiera. Date Claimers: Ingham Carnival at Ingham, Wednesday, October 21: Cards at 12.45pm for a 1pm start. Names direct to the Games Director (0427 577 624) by 5pm, Sunday, October 18. The NQDLBA Champion of Club Champions Zone Playoff for Singles was held at Silkwood on Saturday, Octo-

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ber 3. Carmen Cobb was successful in her match against her good friend Denise Charman from Silkwood Bowls Club and will now go forth to play in the State Final at Chermside Bowls Club, Brisbane on November 21-22. If you could all send Carmen your best bowling vibes for that weekend, I know she would really appreciate it! Next Committee Meeting: Wednesday, November 4, commencing at 9.00am. Smoko Roster, Wednesday, October 14: Carmen Cobb. Ladies Social Mixed Bowls, Wednesdays commencing at 1.30pm. For more information or to nominate, please call 4776 2179. Names in by 1pm, dress code is mufti. All welcome.

Tully Bowls WEDNESDAY, October 7 Twelve bowlers enjoyed 18 ends of 2/4/2. Winners out of the hat were Peter Smith and Tanya (visitor). Players enjoyed social drinks and nibblies after the game. Sunday, October 11 Twenty bowlers played two games of 10 ends with afternoon tea between games. Game 1: Team 1 - Ray Wicks, John Jones, Gordon Williams (10) v Team 2 - Val Zamora, Adrian Woollard, Bev Harrop (14); Team 3 - John Taylor, Rod Tennant ,Joan Mercer/Pam (8) v Team 4 - Ray Downing, Pauline Edwards, Avis Ray (6); Team 5 - Mary Bacic, Ken Cowan (9) v Team 6 - Leno Ceccato, Lou Brunello (7); Team 7 - Robyn Brunello, Betty Cochrane (6) v Team 8 - Bob Woodford, Val Bradley (7). Game 2: Team 3 v Team 1 (17-4); Team 2 v Team 4 (11-4); Team 5 v Team 7 (8-7); Team 6 v Team 8 (10-8). Winners on score were Val Zamora, Adrian Woollard, Bev Harrop. Mens Pennants Played Silkwood at Silkwood on Saturday, Oct 10 Silkwood were winners on the day. Great to see Mick deVries playing so well in Townsville Singles Finals against two experienced players from Cloncurry and Townsville. Mick lost both games but played really well. Congratulations! We welcome anyone who wishes to learn to play bowls and any visitors to our region. Please call the club on 4068 1230 or just come down for a visit. Cheers!

Innisfail Mens’ Bowls WHILE work on the riverbank contract is underway, we have been left with five rinks to bowl on. Social bowls is still being played as usual with names to be in by 12.30pm and visitors are most welcome. Last Thursday, 26 bowlers enjoyed a good afternoon, and the winners were: Terry Curran, Mat Achello and Graham Kirkman, after a count back following a draw with John Morrison, Don Lowe, Snow Clark and Jan Van Tienen. Disappointing results for all our pennants teams on the weekend at Babinda and Marlin Coast. Better luck next time boys. The games director would like some more club games played, so please try and organise your games.

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El Arish Golf TUESDAY'S Stableford event was sponsored by Colleen Ingold: Winner Lisa Spiegler on 34 followed by Jan Benn r/up on 33. The Longest Drive Men's won by Paul Marland and Hipas Donald took the Ladies. NTP on #4/13 taken by Paul Marland, while Jan Benn had a great Approach Shot by 'putting it in the hole' from the edge of the green on #8/17. Thursday Sporters played 2nd-9 Stableford: Winner Ritchie on 23, Caryl Lavell 2nd with 20 and Kevin Kelly 3rd on a c/back with 18. Least Putts taken by Jake Perkins with 11. NTP results: #10 Greg Eales, #11 Paul Marland, #12 Jake Perkins, #13 Brian Golding and #16 Gavin Camilleri. Saturday's Comp was our Patron's Day sponsored by Kevin Kelly, with a Stroke event played. Men’s Winner Paul Marland 59 Nett with Arthur Hamilton 2nd on 62 Nett. Ladies’ Winner Jo Bishop on a great 64 Nett, with Hipas Donald 2nd with 70 Nett. NTP results: #2/11 Paul Marland, #4/13 Harry Spiegler and #5/14 Ladies’ Caryl Lavell. All winners thank Kevin for his generous sponsorship on Saturday. Sunday was an exciting finale for the Ladies’ Pennants with the three clubs coming in equal score resulting in a playoff, with a member of each club selected from highest scoring - then two players tied, so another playoff was ef-

fected with Tracey Brighton winning for Tully and Hipas from El Arish bringing us in 2nd! We thank Jackie Olditch for her compulsion to keep this Pennant Inter-Club Comp going; it is such a great day that all players and friends so look forward to.

Cardwell Golf THE Ladies’ Thursday competition was won by Christine Taylor (34) with a very happy Marina Hoare (33) in second place. The NTP was Marina Hoare and the approach shot was taken by Anne Jodrell. Thursday’s 13-hole Sporters winner was Frank Grimes (33) on a countback from Des Ward (33) second, and Peter Topen (31) third. The rundown was Kevin Martin (29), Reg Wright, Jackie Olditch, Ian Ingram and Len white all with 28 points.

On Sunday the last round of the Ladies’ Pennants between El Arish, Tully and Cardwell was played. The Tully ladies were the victors! After the Round the three teams were tied on the same score so the player with the highest score on the day from each team played off. The pressure was on Kass Marshall (Cardwell), Hipas Donald (El Arish) and Tracy Brighton (Tully). After putting shoes back on, getting clubs out of cars, swallowing their afternoon tea they were off! After three holes Tracy came out ahead meaning that Tully regained the shield. The Individual winners were, 1st Tracy Brighton, Tully, (39), 2nd Kass Marshall, Cardwell, (36), 3rd Debbie Sutherland, Tully, (35) on a countback from Hipas Donald, El Arish (35). Approach shot went to Rhonda Bliss (El Arish) and

Friday, October 16, 2020 the N.T.P.s were Anne Jodrell and Sneza Lazarus both from Cardwell. Well done to all the ladies who played in the 3-way competition and to the three clubs for the way the competition is played and also for the camaraderie, hospitality and enjoyment. May the competition continue for a long time; see you in 2021. Thursday: Ladies’ 18-hole comp and Sporters. Saturday is Stableford. PLEASE NOTE: competitions will be played in groups of four at 10 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.

Saturday’s Par competition was won by Angela Dearlove +4, followed by Greg Smith +1 on a countback from Sneza Lazarus +1 and the rundown of Ron Ash +1, Jackie Olditch and Bert Pajonk square. NTPs were Greg Smith, Brian Wishart, Hugh Henry, Rowly Mott and Sneza Lazarus. The final of the 2020 Match Play competition was played between Greg Dearlove and Brian Wishart, congratulations to both for making the final which Brian Wishart took on the second last hole!! Ladies’ Pennants

Cardwell golf: victorious Tully team

Third annual Mark Walker Memorial Golf Day a huge success MARIA GIRGENTI THE third annual Mark Walker Memorial Golf Day was recently held over the two day weekend at Innisfail Golf Day for social and competitive players, organised by the Walker family in honour of their loved one who tragically passed away in a road crash two years ago. Walker was a loyal member of Innisfail Golf club for 30 years and was instrumental in getting juniors into the game 20 years ago, which in recent years has been carried on by Jake and Cindy Cockle. Family and friends travelled from the Miriam Vale and Bororen region, including Peter and Kay Grady, Larry Halbert, Mark's sister, Nadine Crawford, sister-in-law Marlene and Mark's brother Stephen. Mark's three children, Justin Walker, Hayley Barba and Sheree Walker and their families were also present.

Jaffas team made up of Troy Kopp, Lance Masina and Josh Jones were the 3 Ball Ambrose social winners on the second day

A painting by Jade Cheetham was presented to Innisfail Golf Club in memory of Mark Walker and his dedication to the club and junior golf over the years when his children were young and when junior golf started up again in 2018. This painting will take pride of place in the club and hung overlooking the Mark Walker Junior honour board and golf course. A total of 120 players took part over the two days, including plenty of juniors out on the course on Sunday and to wind down after the golf there was live music performed by Vinnie Huirama and Kev following COVID rules. The top six who took home prizes on Saturday's 4-Ball Best Ball were Vaughan and Debra Smith (44 points c/b); John and Matt Tissizis (44 points); Steve Walker and Hayley Barba; Larry Halbert and Justin Walker; Stephen and Colin Lyons and Darryl Wall and John Lombardi. Troy Kopp, Lance Masina and Josh Jones from the Jaffas team were 3-Ball Ambrose winners on the second day and presented with a special trophy made of silky oak sourced by Mark Walker's grandfather Rex Walker and handmade by Colin Lyons. The top seven teams who took home prizes were Red Dirt (2nd); Seven Iron Samurais (3rd); Bororen Hillbillies (4th); Red Bulls; Country (5th); Big Dogs Little Dogs (6th) and Suey's (7th). The Walker family especially wanted to thank major sponsor QUBE, as well as Castaways Resort and Spa Mission Beach, KZ7 Training, Cono Canu and Col's Vinyl and Canvas Goods for their extreme generosity with providing vouchers and prizes.

Members of the Walker family - Hayley, Sheree, Archie and Justin presented the special Mark Walker Memorial trophy to Debra and Vaughan Smith who were 4 Ball Best Ball winners on the first day

Members of the Walker family with Jade Cheetham who presented her painting of Mark Walker to the Innisfail Golf Club

FISHING

Friday, October 16, 2020

Fishing News

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boats are reporting a couple of legal bucks for an overGood Fishing - Roly Newton - Tackle World Tully night set. The fresh water reaches of the Liverpool, Tully and Herbert are all fishing well for sooty grunter and the odd jungle perch, barra and jack. At the moment the late afternoon bite seems to be the best with smallish surface lures such as the Jackson Risk bait and RA Pop being the ideal size and profile. The sooty grunter are now in breeding mode, so take care when releasing these great sportfish. The fishing in the impoundments has been fantastic with good numbers of barra being caught in Tinaroo dam. Impoundment fishing will never be easy, however restocking with larger fingerlings is working and the dam fishing is at its best at present. The coral reef finfish closer is October 14-18, so the take of coral finfish is out for this weekend. At this early stage of the week the forecast for the weekend is 15 to 20 knots on Saturday with the wind dropping to 10 to 15 knots on Sunday, so the closer will have little effect for the majority of amateurs. It looks like weather conditions will improve again after the spawning closure so keep your fingers crossed. Either side of this weekend's morning high tide will suit those wishing to chase grunter in the creeks and along the Hinchinbrook flats. Either side of the afternoon low tide would be when I would chase a barra or a jack. The low tide will result in access problems Neil Worboys with a 33 cm whiting and a 30 cm to many ramps especially Port Hinchinbrook and the bream caught in the Tully river on yabbies Tuesday mouth of the Hull river, so allowances will have to be night. Rarely are the whiting bigger than the bream! made.

JOHNSTONE RIVER OCTOBER 0.37m 3.26m 0.48m 3.54m 0.33m 3.33m 0.65m 3.32m 0.38m 3.28m 0.92m 2.98m 0.54m 3.14m 1.25m 2.58m 0.78m 2.95m 1.49m 2.17m 1.05m 2.8m 1.46m 1.87m 1.24m 2.84m 1.24m

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WEATHER conditions were marginal over last weekend with reasonable conditions in the morning and 15 knots in the afternoon. This allowed the keener anglers to travel out to the islands for an early morning fish. Good numbers of coral trout and grass sweetlip were reported caught. Reports from those that were jigging was that they managed some big golden trevally and queen fish but fingermark were scarce. There have still been a few big spanish mackerel around the Barnard, Family Group and Palm Islands. The estuaries fished fairly well with some good numbers of mangrove jacks being caught from right up in the brackish waters right down to the mouth of the coastal creeks. It seems to me that the barra numbers and size are down this year. My mate John Grinstead and myself managed four barra for the morning but none made legal size; I expect a lot better numbers than that at this time of year. Hopefully we will have the early wet that is predicted and have a great breeding year, the barra need it. Reports that are coming back from the Hinchinbrook area have been positive, mostly barra and jacks. Good numbers of grunter have also been caught both in the creeks and along the drop offs. Fingermark are also starting to turn up both in the creeks and on structures in the Hinchinbrook Channel. Hopefully we will see more bait starting to school shortly, this will bring the fingermark in from wherever they spread out to during the colder months. It would be great to have more studies done on this fantastic fish, they are becoming a very sought after species by amateurs. They can be caught all year round but catches improve once we start seeing the big bait schools in close along the coast. October is not a great month to be crabbing, most

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Action Pack Carnival Weekend at Forrest Beach

Under 10s participating in boards race. SARI HYYTINEN FOR more than 100 years Surf Lifesaving clubs in Australia have committed themselves to producing the best qualities in their young club members. Because of this commitment members of Surf Lifesaving clubs are known to develop positive life skills and to take these skills into their work commitments in the future. Forrest Beach drew a crowd for the carnival with all the competitors, volun-

Under 10s participating in boards race. teers, mums, and dads present throughout the weekend. “All up there would be just under 500 people here in total,” said George Clarke, the carnival announcer, also a member of the Forrest Beach Surf Lifesaving Club. When asking young carnival participant David Schofield why he had decided to become involved in surf lifesaving he said at school one of his friends said to him daily, “David come to surf, David come to surf and was excited to an-

Bouncy castle for entertainment was provided by Hinchinbrook Shire council.

nounce that “I am getting assessed for my surf rescue certificate this afternoon. This means I can go on patrol.” Under 10s participant Billie Lahtinen’s favourite part of being involved in her local surf lifesaving club is, “where I get to spend time with friends and go out on the water with them and do boards.” When Lahtinen reflected on her favourite moment she remembered, “I was on the board once and we went out swimming deep and there was a school of fish swimming next to us.”

This boat ride for entertainment was provided by Hinchinbrook Shire council.

Australians who like to swim in the ocean have benefitted from the commitment of surf lifesaving volunteers. “We are renowned for the red and yellow flags throughout Australia. On any beach you go to you can see the red and yellow flags and you will see patrolling members. They are all volunteers. Every weekend you will see them out from Saturday morning through to Sunday evening,” said Clarke.

Entertainment provided by Hinchinbrook Shire council.