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Iconic ‘Boss’ crocodile captured, destined for farm or zoo DAVID GARDINER CALLED the ‘King’ or the ‘Boss Croc’ by some locals yet bearing no teeth, a five-metre crocodile has been removed from its habitat at East Russell near Babinda, and more than likely will retire to a zoo or crocodile farm. The future of the estimated 70-year-old ‘iconic’ croc will, because of its status and age, be partly determined by consultation with traditional elders and as is required, have a role for “educational purposes” at a yet to be identified location. Department of Environment and Science (DES) wildlife officers last week captured and removed the massive animal from a ‘cane drain’ which attaches to where Babinda Creek meets the Russell River. It’s believed even though the elderly crocodile was trapped and removed, it was probably not the animal targeted, because there are still other more aggressive large animals in the area which have been reported in recent months. The department had been monitoring the croc and another large male in the same area, and set a trap on August 14. After capture an inspection revealed the elderly animal had no teeth left. A spokesperson for DES said: “The croc certainly has had its fair share of rough and tumble, as you’d expect of an animal this
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age, but he is in as good health as he can be.” Local farm owner and crocodile specialist Jesse Crampton said he had been keeping regular watch on the crocodile and observing it in the wild for about 10 years, and hopes to be able to have a role in its future care. “A lot of people call him Sam after the dog that he ate many years ago, so Sam, the white-nose crocodile is certainly known locally,” Crampton said. “It’s weird to say but he’s sort of my mate down here. I come down and see a five-metre animal out in the wild is always impressive and he’s definitely an icon animal.” Due to its large size - greater than 4m - the crocodile must under Queensland’s conservation laws be dealt with as an ‘icon crocodile’, which means it can only be placed with a registered crocodile farm or zoo that agrees to use it for educational purposes about crocodile conservation. The department said it will work in partnership with traditional owners to select a suitable facility for the crocodile. Crampton has in the meantime been speaking to traditional owners, who regard the crocodile as culturally significant, and their main concern now is finding the right home for the elderly animal. “What the traditional owners have spoken to me about is, they do really like him, they are a little bit sad to see him gone but
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| 3 North Qld’s first Red Bench for domestic violence a lasting tribute to Tully Lionesses COMMUNITY
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THE Tully Lioness Club officially closed on June 30, 2020, marking the end of 41 years of service to the local community. The Lionesses looked for one last project to complete and were advised of the need for a bench seat outside the Mamu Health Clinic in Watkins Street. Patients were often obliged to wait outside the surgery due to COVID-19 restrictions which meant that sick or elderly people had to stand for long periods of time. The Club approached Council to facilitate the purchase and installation of the bench and became aware of the Red Bench project which aims to raise awareness of the scourge of domestic violence which is all too prevalent in our country today. The Red Bench Project is the inspiration of domestic violence advocates the Red Rose Foundation. The Tully bench is the first in North Queensland and features a plaque inscribed, ‘Domestic Violence: Let’s Change The Ending’.
(L-R) Helen Mullins, Marie Day, Shirley Casey,Val Bradley
The bench has now been installed and the Lioness members hope it will remain as a lasting reminder of the many services performed by the Club in Tully since the Club’s inception in April, 1979. The Lionesses sincerely hope that it will benefit the town by raising awareness of domestic violence as well as providing a much appreciated place to sit. The photo shows four of our five original members who have worked tirelessly for 41 years. Unfortunately Amy Iggulden was unable to be there for the photo.
Innisfail and Tully Show Societies receive share of State funding INNISFAIL and Tully District Show Societies have benefitted from a share of more than $2.1 million from the Queensland Government's Show Societies Grants Program to help them conduct their annual shows. Innisfail and Tully are two of 103 societies and associations in the state, and will receive $20,360 and $20,253 respectively, enabling the shows and others across the state to continue providing entertainment and connecting communities. Annual local shows will be an important social event on the 2021 calendar and the funds will go a long way to help the local Queensland communities unite and recover from the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. Shows play an enormous role in bringing communities together to meet, compare, compete and most importantly, connect. There is a lot of time and preparation by show societies behind the scenes to make each show successful, usually carried out with limited resources. With many shows having to be cancelled in 2020 due to the pandemic, their return will provide local communities with a much-needed boost. Speaker of the Queensland Parliament and Member for Mulgrave Curtis Pitt said the local show was such an important part of the fabric of Queensland. “It gives our regions, towns and cities a terrific opportunity for locals to showcase produce, livestock and artisanship,” he said.
Across Far North Queensland, the grants will assist Show Societies including: • Cairns Show Association - $86,488 • Atherton Tableland Agricultural Society - $17,432 • Cloncurry & District Show Society $13,968 • Hughenden Show Society - $9,194 • Innisfail & District Show Society $20,360 • Malanda Show Society - $17,869 • Mareeba District Rodeo & Show Association - $31,016 • Mossman & District Show Society $11,802 • Mount Isa Agricultural Show Society - $20,235 • Tully & District Show Society $20,253 The Show Societies Grants Program provides financial support for operating costs associated with conducting annual agricultural shows, as well as costs of construction and maintenance of showground assets. Additionally, Show Societies who own their grounds may use up to 50 per cent of their funding towards new infrastructure works that meet the required timeframe and program objectives. The 2020-21 Show Societies Grants Program allocations range from just over $6,000 for small show societies up to more than $151,000 for the Royal National Agricultural and Industrial Association of Queensland to conduct the Ekka.
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Innisfail State College Year 12 students dazzle at formal
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MARIA GIRGENTI LAST Thursday the Year 12 cohort from Innisfail State College swapped their school uniforms for smart suits and ties and dresses of all different styles and colours and attended a formal dinner at Innisfail Shire Hall to celebrate the end of their secondary schooling education. This year's formal was held two months earlier and looked a lot different due to COVID-19 as gatherings were limited to 30 people so Jack Fossey Park could not be used as a venue for photos and parents and family members were unable to attend the formal dinner. Lots of photos were snapped in their formal attire with family and friends at the grounds of Innisfail State College campus before a group photo of the class of 128 students was taken in the auditorium. Families gathered in family groups at designated markers along the covered walkway the length of A block and cheered as students were presented and walked the red-carpet. At the end of the walkway, students then returned
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to their waiting vehicles which included a tractor and a semi-trailer truck. Many students travelled in vintage shiny cars, Mustangs, a Hummer Buick, as well as other classy modes of transport were hired for the night with many of them driven in style up the streets to their formal venue. A procession of 10 vehicles at a time were dispatched from the College to the Shire Hall under the direction of local police who donated their time to maintain stations along the route, ensuring safe and smooth traffic flow. The vehicle procession left the car park, along Flying Fish Point Road, over Geraldton Bridge, before turning left at the hospital roundabout and then along the Esplanade to Innisfail Police station, around the roundabout and right into Rankin Street, past Woolworths and Innisfail Post Office to the Shire Hall, where cars stopped for students to alight. Police officers directed the cars and traffic on Rankin Street as students were dropped off outside the Shire Hall and then entered the venue for their gala dinner. Due to COVID-19 social distancing restrictions, the Year 12 awards ceremony at this stage will be held at
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Shire Hall on Wednesday, November 18 from 7.00pm with a small audience in attendance, however the College is hoping to be able to live stream the event so parents can tune in and watch students being presented with their awards.
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Tully State High’s Garden Soiree Formal
CLARE WATSON ON Thursday September 17 almost 250 proud parents and glamorous Tully State High year 12 students gathered at the TSHS MPC building for a Garden Soiree themed formal. The evening was a celebration of all the hard work the soon to be graduates had put in over their 12 years of schooling, and had taken a year of planning by the five members of the Formal committee, Kyle Low, Rhiannon Collins, Abbey Edwards, Victoria Twaddle, and Kasey Macdonald. Due to COVID-19, this year’s formal committee had to work extra hard to battle all of the unknowns and were relieved that the event was able to go ahead with great success. “The best part of this process has got to be the night, and Just watching all our
work pay off. We got it done and it looks great,” Low said. The formal theme of Garden Soiree was voted on late last year by the entire cohort. Old chairs, grand mirrors, ladders, and a swinging chair all intricately woven with flower vines were just some of the pieces making up the décor of the night. Low said “Finding decorations was actually really easy because everyone has old rustic stuff in their sheds.” Tables were decorated with flowery bird cages and rustic bouquets, set off by accents of burgundy in the menus and decorative ribbons. “We were all here for the last three days putting it all together,” he said. “We also got a professional to help do it, but everyone helped out and most of this was just us decorating, experimenting and seeing what works.” Because of COVID-19 restrictions,
arrivals this year happened around the side of the School rather than the front door to the MPC. It turned out to be a huge hit because the seniors were able to watch their peers arriving at the red carpet from the second story balcony of the school building, and cheer them in. The event of students arriving was also live streamed so that family and friends not in attendance could view the action. Up until a week before only one parent per student was going to be allowed to attend. “After we sold tickets and got numbers, we were able to open it up for everyone to bring two parents,” said Low. Kazzandra Maunder, the year level coordinator, gave a speech about how this cohort had gone through so many things for the first time. Many awards were given out for things like “best at-
tendance”, “most social person”, “friendliest person” to name a few. The awards had two categories, the first was voted on by the students, and the second category was voted on by the teachers. Another highlight of the evening was an amazing Buffet done by a Cairns catering company, from which the Formal committee members chose the food. Hospitality students helped cook leading up to the formal, and helped out with serving on the night. “A huge thank you to all who had a role in putting together such a great night” said Helen Lauridsen, who was attending the formal with her daughter Erika Lauridsen. “It lifted the spirits of all who attended. Thank you to the formal committee, the parents, the Tully High staff and our great students. Well done to the trailblazing cohort!”
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News in Brief Update on Cassowary Coast Business Women's Network COVID-19 has created a challenging year for Cassowary Coast Business Women's Network Inc and many other organisations. However, CCBWN still exists and the committee are 'staying-the-course' to keep the network alive so the organisation can be revived again in the new year. With restrictions on group numbers, border closures and businesses struggling, at this point we don't feel it is the time to call for membership renewal and to organise events. CCBWN held their AGM via Zoom on September 8 with a few members, which was required by the Department of Fair Trading to maintain our registration. The new/current committee is Zanette Phillips (President/Secretary), Rachel Accatino (Vice President), Patrina Glode (Treasurer) and Suzanne Bassette as committee member. The network currently has seven members. Members have paid a minimal fee to renew their membership so they can be on the committee. Anyone wishing to offer suggestions about ways to move forward, CCBWN welcomes your input and support. Email: president@ccbwn.org.au, call 0418 941 608, or look up Cassowary Coast Business Women's Network’sFacebook page; or via the website: www.ccbwn.org.au.
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Friday, September 25, 2020 statewide newspaper the Courier Mail. Opinion pieces by known right wing advocates Bolt, Credlin and Jones appear daily with no indication they are in fact only opinions. Similarly a reporter's political leanings can distort an article. The Tully Times suffered from this aspect when an obvious Council bias crept into reports of Council activity. A reporter's job is to report news, not make it up to suit his/her agenda. The sooner the print media gets back to doing just that the sooner they will regain respect. Brian Bywater Mission Beach
flying foxes from roosting in undesirable locations. Please remember to secure your family pets to ensure their safety. If you require further information or clarification of dispersal activities, please contact Council on 4776 4600 for the necessary assistance.
Automatic Water Meters READING Devices Update The roll-out of automatic meter reading devices is continuing in Ingham and Trebonne this week. Great progress has been made with over 3,300 devices installed across the Hinchinbrook Shire already. This new system will provide many benefits including the ability to obtain water meter readings without a staff member attending the site. Automatic meter reading devices can also be used to detect any unusual water use patterns or potential leaks. To date, 515 properties have been notified of the potential of a leak on their property. Once the system is fully operational, customers will receive information on how to view their water usage through the Hinchinbrook-H2O online portal. This is a great way for customers to monitor their water consumption anytime, anywhere, and all for free. For further information, go to Council’s website page Hinchinbrook Automatic Water Meter Reading Project.
Garage Sale Trail REGISTRATIONS are now open for the nationwide Garage Sale Trail being held on Saturday 21 and Sunday 22 November 2020. Residents are being encouraged to register to host an event at www. garagesaletrail.com.au/Hinchinbrook-Shire. Council is committed
to supporting recycling within the community and encourages residents to take part in this initiative.
Calling Local Businesses HINCHINBROOK Council is calling for all trade services and trade supply companies to register as a pre-qualified supplier. This is a great opportunity for local companies to do business with Council. Interested businesses can contact Council’s Procurement Services on 4776 4665 for assistance with submitting documentation. Applications close Wednesday 14 October 2020.
Tully Sugar reaches halfway milestone TULLY Sugar Limited recently quietly passed past the halfway mark of this 2020 crushing season. In the last 14 weeks, over 1.3 million tonnes of cane have been crushed of an estimated 2.4 million tonnes. The CCS (commercial cane sugar) value so far for the season has averaged 12.52, with the last two weeks showing a positive weekly increase. For the growing sector, recent rain has been a mixed blessing as planting is well under way across the region with good soil moisture conditions promoting good growth, although the accumulated rainfall has currently stopped harvesting activities for the short term. With school holidays now on until October 6, Chief Operating Officer John Edwards wished to remind parents, guardians and students to be mindful of our cane trains operating throughout the district: Slow down at rail crossings, never play in rail corridors, stay safe and enjoy your holidays.
NATIONAL Police Remembrance Day will be commemorated on Tuesday 29 September 2020. Due to COVID-19 restrictions, there will be a short service with limited attendance held at the Ingham Police Station and also in Halifax. This is a day to remember and honour police officers who have been killed in the line of duty, for their sacrifice and for the family members and colleagues left behind. With honour they served.
Flying Fox Update HINCHINBROOK Shire Council officers are continuing morning relocation activities to discourage
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Gentleman's Tea at Villa Nova home to spoil Dads
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A beautiful table was recently set at Villa Nova aged care facility for a special Gentleman's High Tea where the men were spoilt with exceptional and beautifully presented food, while they enjoyed being entertained by Jack Fairclough on vocals accompanied by Thelma Mellick on piano. The Gentleman’s Tea enabled the men to relax and socialise with friends and family and all Dads were given a chocolate treat from the South John-
stone State School Junior Red Cross. A special thanks to Karen Dobson for again organising a beautiful cake. Also Desley Winkleman and Tracy Yearwood from ‘China and Lace: High Tea Hire’ for her amazing table display. Family members who attended were especially grateful to activities officer Rosey Morris and her team for organising this lovely function for all the Dads and making all the residents feel extra special.
The beautifully laid out table for the Gentleman's High Tea at Villa Nova
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Friday, September 25, 2020
‘Tour de Cassowary’ is on again
THE Cassowary Coast’s version of the Monte Carlo Rally is on again in 2020. This year the event is being staged from King Reef Resort, Kurrimine Beach. The rally (tour) is for classic vehicles over 30 years old and commences at 8:45 on Saturday, October 10 and concludes on Sunday, Oct 11 at 10:00am.
“provided the type and profile of the vehicle were pre1990, the vehicle could be accepted.”
The routes are different to previous years. Most sections are about one-hour driving and take in some of the picturesque scenery the Cassowary Coast has to offer. Once again, the highlight will be the ‘Concours d’elegance’, where
vehicles are prepared and polished for presentation to the Judges. This will be held in front of King Reef Resort at about 3:30pm on Saturday, October 10. There are trophies for each of the categories with the ‘Car of the Tour’ Trophy presented by Shannons. Allan Blair from the Far North Queensland Restorers Car Club said the rules were not that strict and provided the type and profile of the vehicle were pre-1990, the vehicle could be accepted. In other words, if you have a VP or a VR Commodore it is still okay to participate as it has essentially the same profile as the VN however it would not be eligible for the major prizes or trophies. The emphasis is on having fun and enjoying yourself. The odd bit of banter between owners of different makes is encouraged. If you are interested, please contact Kim and Fiona Halloran on 0418 635 604. Email dkhalloran2@bigpond.com or call Allan Blair on 0457 520 455; email: blairam@ Chanelle Brown (Left) and Jasmine Richardson (right) from King Reef Resort with a 1957 Buick Century and 1967 MGB Roadster pigpond.net.au.
Improved protection for wet tropics world heritage area THE Palaszczuk Government has released an updated Wet Tropics of Queensland World Heritage Area Management Plan that increases the protection of the area’s environmental and cultural values while supporting economic growth and recovery. Member for Barron River Craig Crawford MP said the plan fulfils Australia’s obligation under the World Heritage Convention to conserve and manage the World Heritage Area. “This covers 900,000 hectares from Townsville to Cooktown, and follows an extensive review carried out by the Wet Tropics Management Authority over three years,” Mr Crawford said. Speaker of the Queensland Parliament and Member for Mulgrave Curtis Pitt MP said, “The Wet Tropics Management Plan is crucial to ensure best practice in managing and protecting a world-renowned area of irreplaceable environment and it is our responsibility to ensure one of the world’s oldest living and important biodiverse rainforest ecosystems is protected for current and future generations”. “Aspirations of the Wet Tropics community have been carefully considered and negotiated to achieve a balanced management approach,” Member for Cairns Michael Healy MP said. “This part of Queensland is a globally recognised
tourism attraction and this Management Plan supports a recovering tourism industry while ensuring the unique values people come to see are preserved,” he said. Member for Cook Cynthia Lui MP said “The Wet Tropics Management Authority undertook extensive consultation to review the existing plan, meeting with landowners, tourism and conservation bodies, the scientific community, three levels of government and most significantly Rainforest First Nations Peoples of the Area. Minister for Environment and the Great Barrier Reef Leeanne Enoch said the proposed amendments improve the workability of the Plan and streamline the Authority’s processes. The amendments will also update the management of pest species to align with the Biosecurity Act 2014 (Qld). “Most importantly, this updated Plan reinforces the role and importance of collaborative management with Rainforest First Nations Peoples, with many groups having had land returned to them within the period since the original plan was developed,” Minister Enoch said. The Authority’s Chair, Ms Leslie Shirreffs said there had been a wealth of community aspirations received during the three-year review which both informed the
plan and provided valuable feedback to help guide the roll out the Plan. “This aligns with our vision to protect the values of the Wet Tropics through collaboration with our community,” Ms Shirreffs said. “The Management Plan plays an important role in protecting the area by regulating activities which may have an impact on World Heritage values and integrity,” she said. “It not only regulates activities which may affect ecosystems, vegetation, soils, waterways and scenic values, it places a strong regard on the Aboriginal tradition of Rainforest Aboriginal Peoples, strengthening the protection of World Heritage and biocultural values” Traditional Owner Barry Hunter, a descendant from the Djabugay-speaking people of the Cairns Hinterland – one of the over 20 Rainforest First Nations tribal groups of the area, said: “The plan is important to look after Country and protect the outstanding universal value of the Wet Tropics of Queensland World Heritage Area, both culturally and environmentally. This updated plan will also help play a role in economic development and creating opportunities for Rainforest Aboriginal People living and working in the World Heritage Area.” To view the updated plan visit: www. wettropics.gov.au/ManagementPlan
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Friday, September 25, 2020
Tully Support Centre News with
Shane Greenwood
54 Bryant Street, Tully - 4068 1004
Do you have an ESKIE? IN the same way that we prepare an emergency kit with candles, tinned food, a radio etc, we can prepare and better cope with the emotional stress our family may experience by creating an ESKIE – Emotional Support Kit In Emergencies. You can put anything in your ESKIE that you and your family might need to make you feel better, help distract you or to do together as a family. You could include things like: books, cuddly toys, decks of cards, games, and music in your ESKIE. Living in the Far North, we know to prepare an emergency kit for cyclone season or check the safety of the car or boat before we go on a trip. However, we should also prepare ourselves and those around us for what we might feel, think and do during a stressful event or
an emergency. People exhibit a wide range of emotional responses to a crisis and stress. Worry, anger, sadness, nervousness, excitement and confusion can lead people of all ages to behave in ways that are different from how they usually act. So, how can we prepare? One of the best and easiest things to do is to be prepared. Learn about stress and what you can do to decrease your everyday stress, so that you’re better able to cope with a big stressful event. You can also sit down as a family and plan for stressful situations You can start by thinking about the following questions: 1.
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The Tully Support Centre is funded by the Queensland Government and services communities throughout the Cassowary Coast. The Tully Support Centre is located at 54 Bryant Street in Tully; opening hours are Monday, Tuesday and Thursday from 9am to 1pm and 2pm to 4pm; Wednesday 9am to 1pm and 2pm to 6pm. To register your interest or more info about groups and other services please call 4068 1004, check the Tully Support Centre online at www.tullysupportcentre. com.au or follow us on Facebook: ‘Tully Support Centre Inc’.
Some of the participants at the MHFA course
Busy few weeks for Mission Beach Community Support
Tai Chi class at the MB School
WITH Covid-19 restrictions having eased, Mission Beach Community Support has been able to restart its activities. The second Annual General Meeting of the fledgling association was held on September 7. Sheila Lawler was elected President, with Truus Biddlecombe as Vice-President, Michaella Kerr as Secretary and Nancy Gassin Treasurer. Shane Greenwood of the Tully Support Centre was guest speaker and gave an overview of the activities of TSC. On September 17-18, a Mental Health First Aid course was conducted by Dulcie Bird CEO of the Edward Koch Foundation in Cairns. This course was made possible due to a grant received from the Foundation for Rural & Regional Renewal. MBCS President Sheila Lawler said, “we envisage that the 19 participants will be available for assistance to the community during times of personal stress which will be of great help.” MBCS is also offering a six-week free Tai Chi class for beginners at the moment. Committee member Elisabeth McCullough is a highly qualified Tai Chi teacher and the 25 participants are enjoying the new experience. Sheila commented: “We are now in the process of working out our program for next year and the community is encouraged to contact us with ideas.” Please email: info@mbcs.org.au.
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scheduled for later this month. In line with reports of a national spike in domestic violence due to COVID-19, Cassowary Coast family service providers also recorded an increase in cases, with local crisis accommodation at capacity. Cr Trudy Tschui said: “The ongoing impacts of COVID-19 could act as a wedge in our community, or it could bring us closer if we choose to be involved in supporting those less fortunate than ourselves. Our child safety support officers desperately need foster carers who are willing to welcome teenagers into their homes and while I understand this can be a challenge, I’m forever grateful to anyone who has a big enough heart and home to help these kids.”
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Friday, September 25, 2020
BILLY Slater, Ty Williams, Ashleigh Southern, Paul Fleming and Kim Carroll - the Cassowary Coast is famous as the birthplace of champions with Steve Corica the latest to be added to the destination’s honour roll of commemorative signs. The words ‘Home of Steve Corica’ will soon greet visitors as they enter Innisfail with Council to acknowledge its home-grown great following his most recent achievement leading Sydney Football Club to A-League victory for an unprecedented third year in a row. A household name to football fans from around the nation, Corica is currently Head Coach of Sydney FC and an inductee of the Club’s Hall of Fame. He has been celebrated throughout his career for extraordinary technical skill on-field, and now for his strategic ability, determination and leadership from the sidelines. Cassowary Coast Regional Council Mayor, Mark Nolan proposed the tribute to Council during general business of yesterday’s meeting saying the community was seeking a way to share its pride in Corica’s achievements. “From humble beginnings with Tigers Soccer Club in the 80’s, Steve has thrilled us with his magnificent sporting career and this is one small way in which we can share how proud we are of what he’s achieved,” said Mayor Nolan who also acknowledged the role Corica’s family played in his success. “As a grandson of Italian cane farming migrants to Innisfail, Steve attributes much of his success to the values instilled in him by his hard working family who are, to this day, much-loved members of our community.” Many of the Corica family still reside in the region including Steve’s parents Mary and Mario who ex-
Mary and Mario Corica with Mayor Nolan
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pressed enormous pride in their son’s achievements. “I can’t believe that a little boy from Innisfail could achieve so much,” said Mrs Corica who said that Steve knew he would play for Australia from as young as seven years old. “He lived and breathed football, there was always a ball at his feet and everything around the house turned into a goal.” Mary took the opportunity to also acknowledge Steve’s brothers, Sam and Michael who have established businesses in Innisfail including Jill’s Stationery and Corica Constructions. “We’re very blessed with our three boys, their wives and our eight grandchildren who are all staunch supporters of Steve,” said Mrs Corica. Steve’s father Mario was grateful to hear news of Council’s decision to include his son in the region’s ‘honour roll’ of sporting greats, and looks forward to seeing the signs be erected in due course. “Every time we used to drive into town and I’d see these names I always thought how nice it would be to see our son up there,” said Mr Corica. “I’m lost for words because there’s so much I could talk about his achievements, I’m just so proud.” In reflection of the high calibre of sporting professionals who have hailed from the Cassowary Coast, Mayor Nolan suggested it is the region’s unique combination of natural elements which make it the perfect place to raise kids. “I’m pretty sure it’s our massive green parks, pristine environment, warm climate and strong sense of community which are the magic ingredients to creating such talented athletes,” said Mayor Nolan who also explained that the commemorative signs are not just about bragging rights.
Stephen Christopher Corica Timeline of achievements as supplied by Mary Corica
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“They remind our next generation that with hard work, discipline and determination anything is possible… that someone just like them grew up to be the best in their field.” Following yesterday’s resolution Council will investigate where and when the new signs will be erected.
Steve Corica PRIMARY education at East Innisfail State School. He played in Primary School representative teams as follows: 1984 U11 School boys State Primary 1985 U12 School boys State Primary 1986 U13 School boys State Secondary 1988 U15 School boys State Secondary 1989 U20 School boys Australian Team at age 16 years Secondary School State Team U16 Joeys World Championships The Cairns Post Sports Star of the Year 1990 Attended Australian Institute of Sport, Canberra U19 World Cup Youth Team Signed for Club Marconi, Sydney 1992 Barcelona Olympics 1994 Socceroo World Cup 1996 Olympics 1995 Signed for Leicester City, England 1996 Signed for Wolverhampton Wonderers 1999 Played in opening of Olympic Stadium against World’s Best Eleven 2000 Signed for Sanfrecce, Hiroshima, Japan 2002 Played in all except two of the qualifying games for World Cup 2005-05 Season Came back to Australia and played for Sydney F.C.
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Friday, September 25, 2020
Local dancers off to strong start in 37th annual IDBDS dance competition MARIA GIRGENTI
Michelle De Faveri placed second in the Speed tap solo (12 years and Under)
Georgia Biasi from Ingham during her Modern-Jazz (11 years) routine
Georgia Ryan from Mission Beach placed second in the Tap solo (16-18 years)
LOCAL dancers have started strongly with many top placings and impressive performances over the opening days of the 37th annual Innisfail & District Ballet & Dance Society competition at the Johnstone Shire Hall. There are many changes in place for this year's competition, operating a lot differently due to COVID-19 with competitors, volunteers and audience members required to abide by health regulations as specified in the event's COVID Safe Plan. It is the only major dance competition running for nine consecutive days north of the Sunshine Coast and has attracted competitors from Townsville, Cairns, Babinda, Gordonvale, Mossman, Atherton Tablelands, Ingham and Cassowary Coast region. Throughout the competition, dancers in all age groups will showcase their talents onstage in a wide variety of sections ranging from tap to hip hop and receive detailed constructive advice from experienced adjudicator Nicky Manego from Brisbane, assisted by her secretary Mary Tonner from Townsville. Many local dancers have been awarded first, second and third placings, Very Highly Commended and Highly Commended and presented with trophies, medals and ribbons. The ballet championships which were combined in this year's competition and made 15 years and under were performed on Wednesday evening with the competition running until the afternoon of Saturday, September 26. Results from the first four days of competition are as follows: National solo 12 years & under - 2nd: Amity Stewart (Innisfail); Modern - Contemporary solo 17-18 years - 1st: Danielle Millard (Innisfail); National solo 13 -18 years - 2nd: Karla Calleja (Innisfail), 3rd: Bianca Brant (Innisfail); Modern-Jazz solo 17-18 years - 1st: Danielle Millard (Innisfail), 2nd: Charlotte Grima (Innisfail). All Abilities solo - any age - 1st: Frances Hoad (Innisfail); Modern-Contemporary solo 16 years - 1st: Georgia Ryan (Mission Beach); Modern-Jazz solo 14 years 3rd: Bianca Brant (Innisfail); Tap solo 16-18 years - 1st: Charlotte Grima (Innisfail), 2nd: Georgia Ryan (Mission Beach), 3rd: Isabella Satchwill (Babinda); Modern-Jazz solo 16 years - 2nd: Georgia Ryan (Mission Beach). Modern-Slow/Lyrical solo 17-18 years - 2nd: Danielle Millard (Innisfail); Modern-Jazz solo 15 years - 1st: Karla Calleja (Innisfail); Modern-Slow/Lyrical solo 1516 years - 2nd: Georgia Ryan (Mission Beach); Song & Tap Dance solo 16-18 years - 2nd: Isabella Satchwill (Babinda); Speed Tap solo 13-15 years - 2nd: Karla Calleja (Innisfail); Waltz Tap solo 16-18 years - VHC: Charlotte Grima (Innisfail), HC: Isabella Satchwill (Babinda). Hip Hop solo 16-18 years - 1st: Georgia Ryan (Mission Beach), 2nd: Isabella Satchwill (Babinda); Modern - Slow/Lyrical 14 years - HC: Madelyn Jones (Tully); Tap solo 12 years - 1st: Chloe Broccardo (Innisfail); Tap solo 15 years - 1st: Karla Calleja (Innisfail); Song & Tap Dance solo 11-13 years - 2nd: Michelle De Faveri (Innisfail), 3rd: Adelle Page (Innisfail), HC: Chloe Broccardo (Innisfail). Modern Championships Senior 16-18 years - 1st: Danielle Millard (Innisfail); Tap solo - 13 years - 3rd: Adelle Page; Speed Tap solo 12 years & Under - 1st: Mia Terry (Innisfail), 2nd: Michelle De Faveri (Innisfail), 3rd: Emma Russell (Innisfail); Modern-Contemporary solo 8-10 years - 3rd: Heleana Kuhn (Innisfail); Musical Theatre/Cabaret solo 13-15 years - 2nd: Karla Calleja (Innisfail), 3rd: Bianca Brant (Innisfail). Waltz Tap solo 11 years & Under - HC: Amity Stewart (Innisfail); Speed Tap solo 16-18 years - 1st: Isabella Satchwill (Babinda), 2nd: Georgia Ryan (Mission Beach); Song & Tap Dance solo 14-15 years - 2nd: Karla Calleja (Innisfail), HC: Bianca Brant (Innisfail).
Bianca Brant from Innisfail competing in the ModernContemporary solo (14 years) section
Alexis Cavallaro and Millie Purkiss from Mission Beach competing in the 13 years and under Modern duo (Any style)
Isabella Satchwill from Babinda finished third in the Tap solo (16-18 years)
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Friday, September 25, 2020
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Prep teacher Julia Honnef wins prestigious Catholic Education Services award MARIA GIRGENTI THE school community at St Rita's, South Johnstone are celebrating after their Prep teacher, Julia Honnef, was a finalist and announced the winner of the Early Career Teacher in the prestigious Catholic Education Services Docemus Awards (Cairns). Honnef who won the award for teachers in their first five years of teaching said on a personal level she was very humbled to be recognised, and that it is a great inspiration to keep doing the job she loves. "With the children I teach, it is rewarding to see their constant growth and development, not just academically but socially and sharing in their achievements. The first six years are so important building foundations, which is why I believe in connecting children with their interests and bringing a love to learning." She said she felt “privileged to be part of St Rita's community as we have passionate and dedicated staff with strong links to the school and it is a close-knit and family-oriented community.” The annual awards were founded in 2002 in recognition of the outstanding contribution to Catholic Education by the late Tom Doolan. Doolan was a teacher, Principal, Administrator, Assistant Director and Diocesan Director of Cairns Catholic Education. Meaning 'we teach,' the awards acknowledge and celebrate the exceptional commitment, achievement and contribution to Catholic Education by staff, volunteers and supporters in the Cairns
diocese which covers Thursday Island, Gulf of Carpentaria, west to Northern Territory border, including Atherton Tablelands, Innisfail, Tully and Cardwell. This year's Docemus and Spirit of Education (SOCE) Awards night was held at St Andrew's Catholic College in Cairns and live streamed due to limited seating and COVID-19 restrictions. Former St Rita's Principal Vicki Conomo said Honnef, “a dedicated young lady” goes over and beyond the call of duty. "Her charges adore her as does the St Rita's community," while St Rita's teacher Rebecca Eilers said: "You are so loved and appreciated by your students and their parents; we are so proud of you." Honnef completed her primary and secondary schooling in Gordonvale then went on to finish a four-year Bachelor of Education (Primary) at James Cook University Cairns. "I've always loved children and was thrilled when my little sister came along, so the nurturing and caring role has appealed to me. I had a positive experience at St Michael's Gordonvale, which I believe also influenced my decision to become a primary school teacher." The teaching gene runs in the family, as both her parents have been secondary school teachers for many years, as well as her aunt Helene and uncle Theo. Honnef said she gained a lot of inspiration from her parents to be a teacher, and “by seeing both sides of teaching, how rewarding their jobs were, and having so many teachers in the family
St Rita's South Johnstone Prep teacher Julia Honnef celebrated winning the Catholic Education Services Docemus Early Career Teacher award with Prep students and school officers Lisa Grima and Maria Clark certainly helped guide me in the right direction.” After her first teaching appointment at St Michael's School in Gordonvale, Honnef started at St Rita's in 2019 and said it felt like she had returned home. Honnef established relationships with Prep students by writing to each one of them introducing herself and welcoming them to her class. She said it is important to develop a three-way partnership with each child, their family and wider community, be engaging, flexible and
have great communication. Award recipients received a $2,000 professional development grant courtesy of category sponsors. Honnef said her award funds will greatly assist with her studies; she is currently completing a Bachelor of Religious Education. She especially wanted to thank the St Rita's community especially staff members Karran Burzacott, Greg Hoare and Lisa Grima, the Docemus award panel, award sponsors and her family.
Inspirational woman gives speech at Ingham school SARI HYYTINEN AMY Aquilini, a local Hinchinbrook community member, is living the life of an overcomer. She recently spoke at the Ingham State High School’s award ceremony held on September 16. “It was such an honor to be asked to do that,” said Ms Aquilini, who had graduated from Ingham State High School in 2008. She currently lives in Ingham and still keeps in contact with some of the friends she made when she attended the high school. Ms Aquilini chose to share with the students from her own personal experience where a night ride in the early hours on a new quad bike turned into an ongoing battle after she lost control and hit a tree head on. She understands the need to be “resilient” when taking on life’s challenges and felt that it is important for students to understand that life will have its challenges but people need to understand that it is their own choices that matter. Ms Aquiline wanted students to understand that life is unpredictable, and a person may have plans as to where they would like to be and suddenly those plans may change. It is at these moments that we decide the best course of action. Ms Aquilini now has two children and lives a busy life, and has chosen to start her own business in health and fitness. Now at just 27 years of age she makes a concerted effort to actively choose to overcome the challenges that have been thrown at her due to a Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI). Ms Aquilini chose the pathway of an overcomer and as she discussed her life with Wet Tropic Times, she
informed us that she was having a challenging day. She was in pain but chose not to stay in bed and got up to look after her young son whilst her eldest son was in daycare. When asked what she shared with the high school students Ms Aquilini answered. “You can create the life you want to create, you just
Amy Aquilini with her son
need to want to do it.” She identified that in the early years after her accident she felt a lot of anger, but now she wants people to understand that their choices matter. They can make the life that they want if they continue on a path of making good choices and choosing to stay active and seize opportunities that present themselves.
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Sept 18 - 22 Public nuisance, Innisfail POLICE have charged a Webb man after an incident in Innisfail on Friday morning (Sept 18). It will be alleged the man was at a licensed premises on Lily Street at about 12.30am when he intervened while security were dealing with another matter, before being evicted. The 41-year-old man was issued a banning notice for all licensed premises and is expected to appear in the Innisfail Magistrates Court on October 12, charged with commit public nuisance.
Stolen hydraulic jack, Daveson A hydraulic jack was stolen from a Daveson business between 3pm Monday, Sept 21 and 10am Tuesday, Sept 22. Police urge anyone with any information to contact them, and quote QP2001986528.
East Innisfail residents urged to lock vehicles POLICE want to remind residents of the importance of ensuring you take adequate measures towards vehicle security, after one vehicle was stolen and another one entered in East Innisfail. Between 4am and 8am Tuesday morning (Sept 22), a Mourilyan house was entered through an unsecured roller door. A 2010 blue Suzuki Grand Vitara with Queensland registration 755RHM was stolen from the address. Anyone with any information is encouraged to contact police and quote reference number QP2001985974. In a separate incident, between 5pm on Monday afternoon (Sept 21) and 10.30am on Tuesday morning (Sept 22), entry was allegedly gained to a vehicle parked at a Ryan Street address. A wallet was stolen from the vehicle. Anyone with any information is encouraged to contact police and quote reference number QP2001988033.
Tully Man receives property and drug charges, Gordonvale A 27-year-old man from Murrigal, south of Tully was arrested and charged on Monday, September 21. The man had been sought in connection with the theft of property from locations at Craiglie and Djarawong, near El Arish last month. It will be alleged entry was forced to the yard of a storage facility on Beor Street at Craiglie on August 30. Entry was gained to a boat at the facility and a portable refrigerator and items of fishing gear were stolen. It is further alleged entry was forced to toolboxes on a work vehicle located at a Djarawong work site on Thursday, September 10 where a
power drill set was stolen. Cairns Property Crime Squad officers attended a Gordonvale address in the early hours of Monday morning, where the man was located and taken into custody. A quantity of methylamphetamine and several drug utensils were allegedly located at the address. He was charged with two counts of entering premises and stealing, and single counts of disqualified driving, possession of a dangerous drug, possession of a drug utensil and failing to dispose of syringes. The man was scheduled to appear in the Cairns Magistrates Court on Tuesday (Sept 22).
Drug driver, Silkwood AROUND 5.30pm (Monday, Sept 21) police were called to Nyleta Road in relation to the driving behaviour of a silver coloured Ford Territory. Officers located and intercepted the vehicle and conducted a breath test on the 27-year-old Innisfail man. He was transported to Tully Hospital for a drug test to be completed. His licence was immediately suspended, and he was issued with a notice to appear at Tully Magistrates Court on October 15, in relation to drug driving.
Affray charges, Innisfail Estate TWO 26-year-old Goondi Bend men were charged with one count each of affray on Saturday morning (Sept 19). It will be alleged around 3.30am, a fight has erupted at a Seymour Street address. The fight spilled out onto Seymour Street, disturbing other residents in the street. A 24-year-old Goondi Bend man required medical treatment for injuries to his jaw. The two men are scheduled to appear at the Innisfail Magistrates Court on October 12.
SEVEN men have been charged with serious offences after a man was allegedly shot in the leg during an altercation at an abandoned caravan park in Bramston Beach last weekend. At about 5.30am on Saturday, September 19, a 27-year-old presented at Innisfail Hospital with a gunshot wound to the leg. Ongoing investigations have revealed that earlier that day seven men attended a property on Evans Road Bramston Beach, one of them allegedly armed with a rifle. A confrontation then occurred between the group and a 59-year-old male resident of the property, resulting in an exchange of gunfire between the two parties. During the exchange the 27-year-old man was struck, causing a fracture to his lower leg. Multiple resources were deployed including specialist police to identify the parties and weapons allegedly used in the altercation. It is alleged the men involved all knew each other and had previous history.
Friday, September 25, 2020 Innisfail Magistrates Court on October 19. • A 26-year-old Mena Creek man charged with unlawful supply of weapons and unlawful possession of weapons, due to appear in Innisfail Magistrates Court on October 19. • A 25-year-old Goondi man charged with acts intended to cause grievous bodily harm and unlawful possession of weapons. He was due to face Innisfail Magistrates Court on September 21. • A 36-year-old Mourilyan Harbour man charged with acts intended to cause grievous bodily harm and providing a false statement, due in Innisfail Magistrates Court on October 19. • A 27-year-old Goondi man is also assisting police with their inquiries. Two firearms were also seized by police, a handgun and a rifle. Investigations are continuing.
Seven people have since been arrested in various locations and charged, including: • 59-year-old Bramston Beach man charged with grievous bodily harm, acts intended to cause grievous bodily harm, assault occasioning bodily harm whilst armed and unlawful possession of weapons. He was due to appear in Townsville Magistrates Court. • 45-year-old Hughenden man charged with acts intended to cause grievous bodily harm. He is due to face Innisfail Magistrates Court on October 19. A 22-year-old Hughenden man • charged with acts intended to cause grievous bodily harm and providing a false statement. He is due to face Innisfail Magistrates Court on October 19. A 52-year-old Hughenden man • charged with acts intended to cause grievous bodily harm, due to appear in
Bullet holes in a glass door at the property
Counterfeit money charge, Innisfail POLICE charged a 38-year-old Innisfail man with uttering counterfeit money on Friday (Sept 25). It will be alleged that he attended an Edith Street business on September 17 and purchased items from the store with counterfeit money. At about 3pm on Friday afternoon the man was located at an Ernest street address. He is scheduled to appear at the Innisfail Magistrates Court on October 12. Police urge all businesses where employees are handling cash to ensure their staff are familiar with how to identify counterfeit currency.
Multiple arrests and charges after alleged shooting, Bramston Beach
The Bramston Beach property where the shooting occurred
A rifle seized from the alleged shooting
TROPICAL GARDENING
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Frangipani are in good supply in SPRING
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HIS is my opinion only. I think we live in the most amazing place in Australia. Yesterday my daughter wanted to go to Dunk Island for the day, so off we went on the water taxi. The water was flat as, we decided to go and do the walk up to Mount Kootaloo, finally reaching the look out, the view was amazing. I’m not sure if I would want to live anywhere else. Anyway enough of that, let’s talk plants, this week we are going to talk about the spectacular Frangipani (Plumeria), family name Apocynaceae. This amazing plant has so many different varieties most are deciduous shrubs or small trees. The species variously are endemic to Mexico, Central America and the Caribbean, as far south as Brazil and far north as Florida. The flower is most fragrant at night in order to lure the sphinx moth to pollinate them, but to their dismay frangipani flowers yield no nectar. The moths inadvertently pollinate them by transferring pollen from flower to flower. Frangipani can be planted in pots or straight into the ground. They like a well-drained soil with plenty of organic matter. Try not to over water them in the dormant time and give them a dose of fertiliser in the growing season. Varieties differ in leaf shape and the arrangement of flowers.
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They can grow anywhere from three metres to eight metres high and six metres wide depending on the variety and can be deciduous or evergreen. More sun the better and they can flower from October to April, giving off the richly fragrant smell. Colours are amazing from whites with yellow centres, vibrant pinks, yellows, dark reds, rainbow colours, bicolour and tricolours with over 300 different colours to choose from. Frangipani have a compact non-invasive root system so can be planted anywhere and they don’t mind the salty sea air. The frangipani has a milky latex which contains poisonous compounds that can irritate the eyes and skin which can lead to vomiting and diarrhoea, so remember to wear gloves when pruning. The flower of the frangipani is represented in many cultures from life and fertility – temples – provides shelter to ghosts and demons, women wore them to indicate there relationships, funerals and deaths and even for weddings. The common Nag Champa incense is a combination of the frangipani and sandalwood essence. In our environment the frangipani can struggle from the rust fungus. It will discolour the leaves and orange or yellow spots will appear on the underside of the leaf.To treat the rust, you must
make sure you pick up all the affected leaves from around the tree and burn or put into the bin (not compost bin). The fallen leaves with the spores can reinfect the tree. Depending on the size of the plant, you can pull all the effected leaves off and then spray with a copper based fungicide This should help the new leaves. Other problems can be root rot and branch and tip rot. This is easy to identify as the branches will become spongy. Remove the effective branches until you reach a firm hard part of the branch and then seal the wound to stop the rot spreading further. Propagation is easy. Simply cut a leaflet stem tip in spring, then leave the cutting to dry out and callous over (this helps so no water or fungus can travel up the cutting), then either plant straight into the ground or a pot. The frangipani only grows about 20 cm per year, so get propagating now. We still have heaps of vegetable, herb and flower seedlings. The roses just keep on coming and our native range just seems to be growing. So have a great time in your garden. The weather has been great with rain – sun – rain – sun.
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IN MEMORIUM
SITUATIONS VACANT PACKING SHED MANAGER
COSMO BUFI
Cherished memories of our beloved husband, father, father-in-law and grandfather, who died suddenly at Lakefield on 22nd September, 1993, aged 64 years. Deeply missed and remembered always by his loving family. “… and his place knows him no more …”
Seeking a Packing Shed Manager for Tully, with experience in the banana packing process and good communications skills.
Tasks would include training staff, maintaining WHS standards, food safety and quality standards, liaising with transport companies and suppliers. A forklift licence is necessary. Please reply by emailing your resume to: fleglergroupptyltd@bigpond.com For further information, Phone (07) 4068 1032.
ANNUAL GENERAL MEESTINGS
St Rita’s School, South Johnstone Classroom Teacher Fixed Term Position Parental Leave Replacement Commencing: 18 January 2021 Applications close: 7 October 2020
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Tully & District Chamber of Commerce AGM Date: 22/10/20 Venue: Hotel Tully, Butlers Bar Time: 5.30 pm RSVP: secretary@tullychamber.com.au This will be a COVID-19 safe meeting
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Small second hand CARAVAN. Suitable for 4 cylinder car. Older model preferred Franklin, Chesney, or Viscount Must have twin beds, be registered and roadworthy Could consider later model or pop top camper van
Phone 0427 941 421
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www.cns.catholic.edu.au Intending applicants must be fully committed to creating and maintaining a child safe organisation. Catholic Education is an equal opportunity employer.
Small square bales mulch hay 3 and 4ft round bales suitable for feed or mulch
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PUBLIC NOTICES
FUNERAL DIRECTORS FUNERAL NOTICE
VASTA, Santa Aged 106 years. Late of Mercy Place Westcourt. Former Tully, Edmonton and Smithfield resident. Passed away peacefully on Sunday 20th September 2020. Loving wife of Giovanni Vasta (deceased). Much loved mother of Sam, Joe, Alfina and Sarina. Loving mother-in-law, grandmother to 12 and great grandmother to 17. Due to COVID-19 restrictions on funeral numbers relative and friends will be extended an invitation by Santa’s children. A Celebration of the life of Santa will commence with a Mass 11.00 a.m. Monday 28th September 2020 At St Therese’s Catholic Church, 135 Roberts Road, Bentley Park. Santa will be laid to rest at Forest View Cemetery. To those that wish to follow Santa’s Service online a livestream session will be available at https://edmontoncatholicparish.org.au/funerals/ A Memorial Mass for Santa Vasta will take place at 7.00 p.m. Thursday, 1st October 2020 at St Clare’s Catholic Church, 13 Mars Street, Tully.
Funeral Home – Chapel & Crematorium Bronze Plaques – Funeral Bonds 18 Scullen Avenue Innisfail (07) 4061 6806 66 Butler Street, Tully (07) 4068 1188 Members of the Australian Funeral Directors Assoc.
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PAYMENT OF RATES Rates for the period 1 July 2020 to 31 December 2020 were issued on 10 August 2020. The closing date for ALL ratepayers paying rates is FRIDAY, 9 October 2020. A discount of 10% will apply to the General Rates only and will be allowed if payment of all rates and charges are received on or before close of business on the last day of the discount period as set out on the rates notice. Rates outstanding after the closing date will accrue interest at the rate of 8.53% p.a. compounded daily and charged monthly. Payment of rates may be made using any one of the following options:Payment by Bpay By internet or by phone, contact your participating Bank, Credit Union or Building Society to make a payment from your cheque, savings or credit card account. Please quote the Biller Code 243386 and Reference Number as shown on the front of the rate notice. Also refer to your financial institution for cut off times for processing of payments. Payment by Australia Post Present your notice to any Australia Post outlet, call 13 18 16 or go to www.postbillpay.com.au Payment by Bpoint Call Cassowary Coast Regional Council on 1300 276 468 any time or visit www.cassowarycoast. qld.gov.au and follow the links to make this payment from your Mastercard or Visa. Paying in Person Payments can be made in person to:Innisfail Office Tully Office 70 Rankin Street, Innisfail 38-40 Bryant Street, Tully Monday to Friday 8.30am-4.30pm Monday to Friday 8.30am-4.30pm Ph: 1300 763 903 Ph: 1300 763 903
Cardwell Library Balliol Street, Cardwell Monday 10am to 1pm & 2pm to 5pm Tuesday - Thursday 9.00am - 5.00pm Friday 9am to 1pm & 2pm to 5pm Saturday 9.00am to 12.00pm Ph: 1300 763 903 Council Offices - Payments can be made by cash, cheque, Eftpos & credit cards (Mastercard & Visa) Payment by Mail Make your cheque or money order payable to: CASSOWARY COAST REGIONAL COUNCIL and crossed “NOT NEGOTIABLE”. Post to The Chief Executive Officer, Cassowary Coast Regional Council, PO Box 887, INNISFAIL Q 4860. If a receipt is required, tick the “receipt required” box, tear off the stub and retain top portion for your records. If mailing your remittance, please allow sufficient time for your payment to reach Council’s office before the closing date. It is strongly suggested that payment is not left until the last few days as Council does not accept responsibility for postal or other unforeseen delays. For any further information, please contact the Rates Section on 1300 763 903. Signed:
JAMES GOTT CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
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SITUATIONS VACANT
Cassowary Coast Regional Council Mamu Health Service Limited is an Aboriginal Community Controlled Health organisation and is recruiting the following positions:• Human Resources Manager – (ACCHS)Specified Position - $80,000 - $95,000 • Family Wellbeing Officer – (Identified Position) (SCHCDS) - $69,205 - $74,458* • Program Support Officer – Mental Health (Identified Position) (ACCHS) - $51,000 - $58,760* All positions will be based in Innisfail and require travelling across our 7 sites in Far North Queensland. The successful candidates should have experience working within a multidisciplinary team and an understanding of Primary Health sector relevant to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people. All applicants must be willing to undertake an AFP Criminal History Check and hold a current Blue Card with Commission for Children and Young People and Child Guardian. Applications close 16th October, 2020. If you are interested in being part of an inclusive and diverse workforce that places a high value on Cultural capability and be rewarded with great working conditions, please visit our website www.mamuhsl.org.au to download the application package and Position Description or phone Julie Browne on 4061 9988 or email jbrowne@mamuhsl.org.au * Under section 25, of the Anti-discrimination Act 1991, there is a genuine occupational requirement of the incumbent to be of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander descent
is seeking applications for the following positions:
• PV:012/20 – Plant Operator • PV:010/20 – Truck Driver • PV:011/20 – Traffic Controller
Applications Close FRIDAY, 2 October, 2020 at 10:00 am
• PV:023/20 – Plumber
Applications Close MONDAY, 5 October, 2020 at 10:00 am Apply via Council’s website: www.cassowarycoast.qld.gov.au/positions-vacant James Gott Chief Executive Officer
HR TRUCK DRIVER Front End Loader experience required Must have Blue or White Card Casual position, 20 to 30 hours per week
PHONE: 0408 876 342
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TRAINEE RIPENER About the Company The Mackay Group is a family farming business that has been in operation for 75 years. The farming business has diversified to produce bananas, papaya, sugarcane, cattle and avocados. The business is directed by the families 3rd generation. The Mackay Group is the largest banana producer in Australia, employing more than 500 people. This vertically integrated business also deals in ripening and wholesale marketing of their own produce, as well as other growers. Due to the company’s growth The Mackay Group has an opportunity for a Trainee Ripener to join the ripening team at their Tully site. The successful candidate will receive full support, guidance, skills and training to achieve success in this role. Hours of Work • This is a permanent full-time role that does require early starts and rostered days on weekends The position will include but is not limited to the following: • Ripening and dispatching fruit to customer specifications • Maintaining stock sheet • Quality Assurance checks • Breaking down pallets as orders require • Receive incoming stock About You • Forklift licence preferred but not essential (Training will be provided) • Drivers licence essential • You will have effective communication and possess strong organisational skills The successful candidate will be team orientated with the ability to prioritise work demands and have a high attention to detail. Please send all applications with subject “Trainee Ripener” to: recruitment@mackays.com.au Applications close Friday 2nd October 2020.
PUBLIC NOTICES
CALL FOR RADF COMMITTEE NOMINATIONS Coast Regional Council’s Regional Arts Development Fund (RADF) is seeking nominations from Hands up! Cassowary interested community members to join the RADF committee.
Individuals who can set sufficient time aside to attend assessment meetings and training are encouraged to nominate for positions on the RADF Committee for a two year term (2020/22).
RADF provides financial assistance for the development and implementation of innovative artistic and cultural projects that strengthen our community.
Nomination forms are available from Council's website http://www.cassowarycoast.qld.gov.au/regional-arts-development-fund-radf.
The new committee will be finalised during the 2020 Annual General Meeting (AGM) to be held at 4pm on Wednesday, 7 October 2020 in the The RADF Committee, which assesses all eligible applications, is a diverse group seeking to support imaginative, innovative and upstairs foyer of the Shire Hall, 70 Rankin Street, Innisfail. RSVP essential. creative projects. Nominations should be forwarded to PO Box 887, Innisfail or enquiries@cassowarycoast.qld.gov.au Professional and personal development opportunities are available to RADF Committee members.
Contact Council's Community Development Officer for further information on 1300 763 903 or email cdo@ccrc.qld.gov.au. The Regional Arts Development Fund is a partnership between the Queensland Government and Cassowary Coast Regional Council to support local arts and culture in regional Queensland.
GRANTS FOR CASSOWARY COAST ARTISTS
Let us give you a hand!
Round 1 of the 2020-2021 Regional Arts Development Fund (RADF) closes Friday 30 Oct 2020 at 4:30pm. Funding exists for collaborative and innovative projects which create an interactive and vibrant arts sector on the Cassowary Coast. Application form and RADF guidelines are available online at cassowarycoast.qld.gov.au or from Council Customer Service Centres and Libraries. Contact Council's Community Development Officer for a consultation on 1300 763 903 or email cdo@ccrc.qld.gov.au. The Regional Arts Development Fund is a partnership between the Queensland Government and Cassowary Coast Regional Council to support local arts and culture in regional Queensland.
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3 1 1 land area 506 sqm Enjoy tropical living in this well maintained family home close to the beach and Mourilyan harbour. • Open plan living • 3 bedrooms • Reverse cycle air conditioning in living and main bedroom • Fully fenced yard • Two street access $190,000 - List #1219 http://aarealty.net/property/1219/
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3 1 2 land area 810 sqm • Open plan kitchen, dining & lounge, very spacious. • Sunroom / 4th bedroom / family room / office, your choice. • Good size bedrooms, airconditioning, security screens. • Lots of storage, entertainment area, great fence, garden shed. • Roof insulation, energy efficient lights & solar hot water. • This low maintainence block home is wired for a generator. • Situated in one of Innisfails most sought after areas. Don’t be late, book an inspection today. http://aarealty.net/property/1243/ Contact Fran on 0401 191 258
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Located in the popular area of Mourilyan. This home on 4860m2 has plenty of room for the Kids to run around. Features: 4 Bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, New kitchen, Polished timber floors, Large undercover area, Large Farm shed. $305,000 neg.
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HOUSE WITH 3 UNITS ON 1012m2 HIGH SET TIMBER HOME 3 Bedroom high set timber home in a cul de sac on a level block with rural outlook and no rear neighbours. THE HOME HAS THE FOLLOWING FEATURES: - Open plan layout - Kitchen with plenty of cupboards and bench space - Timber floors - Bathroom with shower and tub Separate toilet - Security screened doors and windows - Fully lockable down stairs with plenty of room for storage, Close to a primary school, short drive to medical Facilities, PCYC, Cricket grounds Golf and Pony Club. Offers over $160,000 will be considered.
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* Prime Location Just across from the hospital * Walking distance to town * 1 Bedroom House returns $185 per week * Unit 1 - 4 bedroom returns $270 per week * Unit 2 - 2 bedroom returns $270 per week * Unit 4 - 2 bedroom returns $220 per week * Each rental has their own car accommodation * Great Returns. Just $545,000
PHONE JOHN ON 0408 611 455
DUPLEX 9% RETURN * Walking Distance to State Primary School * Only Minutes Drive to CBD * Duplex on 1,012 sqm * Cement Rendered Inside and Out * Each Duplex has 2 Bedrooms * Front Patio * Garden Shed * Currently Rented * TOTAL INCOME = $345 per week Price = $190,000
PHONE JOHN ON 0408 611 455
Charming Queenslander with a massive timber deck And views to the mountains. 3 Bedrooms down stairs, bathroom and toilet, 2 bedrooms, new kitchen, lounge, bathroom and Separate toilet upstairs. Fully fenced yard with rear Access. $249,000 neg.
PHONE MANUELA 0428 835 994
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SMALL ACREAGE MOURILYAN HARBOUR Approx. 3 acres of grassed and fenced land with A 4 Bedroom low set block home. Main bedroom with WIR and en-suite. Room for a pony or a few cows. All this close to school, shops, kindy, Beach and Harbour. $370,000 neg.
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* Spectular views * Open plan living * Polished timber floors * Large timber deck * 10-15 minutes drive west from Innisfail * 2.7 Hectares of land * Quiet location $350,000
PHONE JOHN ON 0408 611 455
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Call Ronnie 0417 760 500 or Matt 0490 274 794 To arrange an inspection Today
Lot 2 on SP230734 -
42 Campbell Street -
981m2
Lot 3 on SP230734 -
44 Campbell Street -
983m2
Lot 4 on SP230734 -
46 Campbell Street -
910m2
Lot 5 on SP230734 -
48 Campbell Street -
902m2
Lot 7 on SP230734 -
15 Campbell Street -
916m2
Lot 35 on SP230734 -
9 Gourley Street -
1141m2
Lot 36 on SP230734 -
7 Gourley Street -
1164m2
Lot 37 on SP230734 -
5 Gourley Street -
1113m2
Lot 38 on SP230734 -
3 Gourley Street -
996m2
Lot 39 on SP230734 -
1 Gourley Street -
1047m2
Lot 40 on SP230734 -
2 Gourley Street -
1032m2
Lot 41 on SP230734 -
4 Gourley Street -
922m2
Lot 42 on SP230734 -
6 Gourley Street -
1050m2
Lot 43 on SP230734 -
8 Gourley Street -
1380m2
Lot 44 on SP230734 -
20 Pease Street -
749m2
Lot 22 on SP237078 -
46 Pease Street -
826m2
Lot 64 on SP237078 -
6 Patane Court -
984m2
Located in the heart of the Cassowary Coast, you are spoilt for choice only mere minutes to countless walking trails through picturesque world heritage listed rainforests with hidden waterfalls, private swimming holes and the Great Barrier Reef. Within 30 minutes’ drive, you can be at the seaside in Mission Beach or at Cardwell. Tender documentation may be obtained from the LG Tenderbox System: https://lgtenderbox.com.au from 6:00am on Wednesday 9 September 2020. Tenders must be lodged at https://lgtenderbox.com.au by 10:00am on 5 October 2020 (‘the Closing Time’). Council reserves the right to invite any/all tenderers to change their tenders as outlined in Part 1 – conditions of tender. All Correspondence to be through the LG Tenderbox Forum. James Gott Chief Executive Officer
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Situated an approx. 3,034m2 allotment, thisBusiness property has been converted into • on Great location to establish your two units. Located on the outskirts of Tully township, this property offers space Web:with https://www.ljhcommercial.com.au/a8xgya the convenience of being close to town. View: Sat, 15 Feb - 9am - 9:45amArgyrosWeb: ljhooker.com.au/9JUGYA Contact Hercules - 0458 681 007
Contact: LJ Hooker Tully – 4068 1100
SHOWCASE T U L LY76 Keir Road
Location: Bedrooms: 4 2 Bathrooms: les Argyros cu er H Agent: 0458 681 007 000 Price: $555,
SITTING on approximately 4,000m2 block of land, roughly 3.2 kilometres from the main street of town, this immaculate, four bedroom, two and a half bathroom, low set home is in great location. With a great undercover al fresco area overlooking the heated in-ground pool, there is also a two bay shed with an awning. This property has it all.
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27 MARTINUZZI CLOSE, NEW HARBOURLINE
151 PALMERSTON HIGHWAY, BELVEDERE, INNISFAIL, QLD, 4860
INSPECTION TIMES 4 PM TO 4.30 PM This lowset steel frame home consists of three bedrooms with the master having an ensuite. There is a combined lounge/dining, separate kitchen complete with gas cooking and an internal laundry. There is a front verandah, a rumpus area, and ample room for two vehicles, a garden shed and fenced back yard.
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The land area is 1,600 sqm divided into two titles making it easy to offload one if need be. Only one close neighbour, suburbia with a country feel. The home is on a school bus route and just minutes to the Innisfail CBD.
0417 760 500 or Matt: 0490 274 794 Call Ronnie TODAY:
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back in the 1990s refined the laboratory soil testing method to determine the amount of plant available zinc in acidic soils. This was a massive boost for managing zinc in our wet tropics, acidic soils. Such research allows growers and advisors to identify nutrient requirements from soil test results using the SIX EASY STEPS program.
Greg Shannon
Six Easy Steps Update IT is coming up to that time of year when soil sampling can commence in preparation for the next sugarcane crop cycle and successful legume fallow rotation crops. Soil sampling is one of the basic tools we use to work out what the crop needs to grow. The sugarcane industry is fortunate to have a comprehensive and science-based nutrient management program known as “SIX EASY STEPS”. The SIX EASY STEPS programme is continually reviewed, updated and refreshed as new information becomes available. For instance the recently released SIX EASY STEPS Toolbox is a repository of all the information and tools that are part of, or support sustainable nutrient management for sugarcane production. SIX EASY STEPS is the combination of industry researchers, extension staff and co-operating growers working together for over 20 years to ensure nutrient management results in profitable sugarcane production, maintains soil
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fertility and minimizes off-farm effects. In the late 1990s and early 2000s former SRA/BSES scientist Dr Bernard Schroeder, who was then based in Bundaberg, completed a review of sugarcane nutrient management research and led the development of the SIX EASY STEPS program. Locally we have also been fortunate enough to have researchers like Alan Hurney, John Reghenzani, and now Dr Danielle Skocaj involved in nutrient management work.
As the name implies, the SIX EASY STEPS programme consists of six logical steps. Steps One and Two, facilitate greater knowledge of soils and where they are located, influence of position in the landscape, understanding of nutrient process and losses and opportunities and challenges for improving nutrient management. Steps Three and Four allow the identification of soil nutrient status and soil
constraints, interpretation of soil test results and nutrient requirements and adoption of best practice nutrient management. Steps Five and Six, identify opportunities for continuous improvement by supporting on-farm evaluation and the adding of new information to refine nutrient management practices for specific circumstances. This week Tully based advisors and agronomists from TSL, TCPSL, WTSIP and agribusinesses met to discuss the most recent additions to the SIX EASY STEPS Toolbox with local SRA researcher Dr Danielle Skocaj leading the discussion. For further information call 0400 586 968.
Sugarcane crop nutrition does not just focus on the major nutrients (including nitrogen, potassium, phosphorous, sulphur, calcium and magnesium) but also the micro nutrients (such as zinc and copper) and beneficial nutrients (silicon). Research programs have identified soil test critical values for each of these nutrients and refined laboratory methods to determine soil nutrient status. For example, John Reghenzani’s research on zinc deficiency in sugarcane crops
A diagrammatic representation of the various nutrients required to grow commercial sugar cane as outlined in the Six Easy Steps program
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Herbert River scores a farming century SUGARCANE growers in the Herbert River district are celebrating the milestone of achieving more than 100 cane farming business accreditations in the industry’s voluntary best management practice program Smartcane BMP. Together the accredited businesses, which are individual growers and families, manage 40% of the region’s sugarcane land at or above the program’s benchmarks. One of the recently accredited growers is Steve Guazzo. With around 40 years of farming under his belt, he says the program offered a way to get formal recognition that he and his family are working their 360 ha of cane land responsibly. “Cane growers feel under pressure about their farming practices but I believe most are doing a good job and the Smartcane BMP process is about documenting what you are doing,” the former CANEGROWERS director said. “I’m a third-generation grower at Trebonne and Lower Stone and like many farmers up and down the coast, my family is still successfully producing sugarcane because we’ve been improving our technology and practices to minimise our impact on the environment while providing an economic base for
regional Queensland.” Smartcane BMP’s independent audits provide assurance to growers and communities that the industry is meeting its environmental responsibilities. Accreditation is increasingly being recognised widely by banks and governments as evidence of a farm business’s commitment to sustainability, profitability and productivity and international standards for sustainably-produced sugar, used by large buyers, are becoming aligned with Smartcane BMP. Mr Guazzo is encouraging other sugarcane growers to work towards accreditation. “Growers shouldn’t be daunted, even though bookwork isn’t their favourite thing and they’d rather be getting their hands dirty on the farm,” he said. “I’d urge them to take their time and work through it with the CANEGROWERS staff who are there to help – they might find it’s not as hard as they think.” The program has funding from the Queensland Government until 2022 so anyone interested in participating should consider taking advantage of the support which is currently available through the CANEGROWERS Herbert River office.
MILL STATISTICS ACROSS THE REGION
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Cane Crushing Statistics for 2020 Crushing statistics for Week 14 ending Friday September 18
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2020 Crushing Weekly Season to Season Date Total Tonnes 105,251 1,329,501 Cane Crushed 732 Tonnes Cane 718
2020 Crushing Weekly Season to Season Date Total Tonnes Cane Crushed
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Shane Muriata WHEN 2020 is finally closed, with the chapters locked away forever with JK Rowling's Lord of the Rings, the light sabres Anakin gave me and the last Cabbage Patch Doll from the 90s, we will remember a season that had everything but not really anything. From the might of the Brisbane Broncos winning their first ever wooden spoon in 30 years of existence in the top flight competition, to the musical chairs that always plays out when coaches aren’t performing, right down to Pappy getting banned from playing footy with us, this whole fiasco just does not seem fair at all. Look, the only thing I can make sense of this uncut version of footy is that Darius Boyd should have left a few years ago, Mat Clifford should not be allowed in our dressing room drunk ever again and Wellsy should have kept his shop. The fact of the matter is that no matter who wins the damned thing in a few weeks, the eternal excuse will be “Yeah, but that wasn’t a real season, be cause COVID ruined it.” The only people who should be remotely allowed to say this wasn’t a real season are myself and the rest of the Bronx squad, also known as the Tune Squad. IF we get past all of that, then what the hell was real in 2020? Well, Jesse’s and Stan’s Pies should get a mention, maybe even along with Innisfail’s KFC and K Mart that seem to provide therapy when all seems lost. Mission Beach’s beautiful water (of course the Mayor
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down there Lee Harding has cases that need to be put forward). Ingham’s hospitality at Macca’s seems to put a smile on my face every time I’m there and El Arish servo’s world famous hot food are all worthy in the Nth Qld book of good people to meet and greet. In a time of uncertainty when we can’t travel interstate or overseas to experience beauty, well, let me be the first to tell you, you don’t have to. Because if I want to remember anything that is worth mentioning in the future when people ask “How was 2020?” My answer will be clear as mud , “I didn’t have to go anywhere to escape the chaos of a global pandemic, because Nth Qld is beautiful and great on its own. I got to see and experience good people right here, in my own neighbourhood. Nth Qld, the place to be, just ask my good mates at the Babinda Bakery.” This week's celebrity tipper is none other than Nick Dametto, Katter Australian Party State Member for Hinchinbrook who gladly accepted my invitation to be a part of this week's paper. "For the last three years, I've been proud to serve as the State Member for Hinchinbrook,” he said. “Growing up on a cane farm at Hawkins Creek near Ingham, I understand the huge role agriculture plays in our region and have worked hard with my Katter's Australian Party colleagues Shane Knuth and Robbie Katter to stand up for our farmers and secure funding for job-creating infrastructure projects that will accelerate the North. “During my downtime, I enjoy watersports, fishing, shooting and catching up with family and friends. This year's NRL season has thrown up some big challenges but I'm hoping the Cowboys can see out the season with a win.”
'Once Were Warriors, now we're Wooden Spooners')
Seri's Predictions
BRONCOS vs Cowboys: Who would have thought that usually one of the games of the year is currently one of the least talked about with both the Broncos and Cowboys having disappointing years. Hard game to tip. I think the Cowboys will dig deep for retiring Gavin Cooper and get the win. Titans vs Knights: The Knights will be looking to take winning form into the finals next week. Whilst I have been impressed with what Justin Holbrook has done up in the Gold Coast, I think the Knights will have too much strike power. Rabbitohs vs Roosters: Roosters for me are still the team to beat. Impossible to tip against here. Bulldogs vs Panthers: Full of confidence at the moment. Look like a real premiership threat. Sharks vs Raiders: Whilst the Sharks have scraped into the eight, they are a long way off the top four or
five teams. Raiders on the other hand have continued to impress with numerous injuries to key players. The Raiders are however resting a heap of players. Hard game to judge with so many players out. Tigers vs Eels: Once again the Eels will be looking to take winning form into the finals next week. The Tigers have been inconsistent and will be looking forward to Mad Monday. Warriors vs Manly: The Warriors have been extremely gutsy this year with the COVID regulations and have exceeded everyone’s expectations. Manly have been one of the competition’s major disappointments. I’m tipping Manly to end the season in winning fashion. Dragons vs Storm: Once again a hard game to tip with the Storm resting so many players. I’m sticking with the Storm players to get the job done against the Dragons. Could go either way though.
Thursday's 13-hole Sporters was won by Phil Wyatt (30), second Sneza Lazarus (28), third Warren Stahel (27) in a countback from the rundown of Kev Martin (27), Chris Taylor (26), Dave Hoare and Keith Hoare, both with 25 points.
going through to the Final. It will be a great contest!!!
Saturday’s 4-Ball aggregate Stableford was taken out by Kevin Brown and Geoff Reading (66), followed by Mandy Carucci and Ash White (65) on a countback from Warren Stahel and Lee Osmond (65). NTPs: Lee Osmond, Ash White, Greg Dearlove and Rowly Mott.
PLEASE NOTE: competitions will be played in groups of four at 10 minute intervals, registration is still via timesheet. Register by email to: enquire@cardwellgolfclub.com or jackieolditch@bigpond.com, or by phone or text to 0414 359 314. The timesheet can be viewed on the Cardwell Golf Club website, cardwellgolfclub.com.
The semi-final of the 2020 Match Play competition was finalised with Brian Wishart and Greg Dearlove
Thursday: Ladies’ 18-hole comp and Sporters. Sat and Sun this weekend, Sept 22-23, is the Cardwell Open Championships so the course will be closed for the weekend.
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Results: 1st - Des Hensler 17pts c/b, 2nd - Craig Alman 17pts
THREATENING weather didn’t totally hamper play last Tuesday, but for some of us the last three holes dampened our spirits considerably! Winner on the day: Fran Lomas on 37 with r/up Wayne Bolton 34. NTPs went to: Men’s #2/11 Neil Martin and Lisa Spiegler couldn’t be outdone, taking #4/13 all in and the Ladies on #5/14. Tuesday was sponsored by Mitre 10 Mission Beach and all winners thank them for their great trophies. Sporters on Thursday had only a brave field taking on ‘the wet’ again for the first 9-Stroke event, with the following results: Winner Graeme Anderson 29, 2nd Andy Goorlay 31 and 3rd Graham Roberts 34, with least putts going to Mattie Smith. NTPs went to: #1 T Little - #2 Paul Marland - #3 T Little and #4 G Roberts. Saturday’s 2-Ball Ambrose was sponsored by Liam and Wendy Lowe/Queen’s Hotel - Innisfail. The winning team of Gavin Camilleri and Jan Benn came in with a 58 Nett followed by the r/up team of Steve Buckman and Margaret Johnson with 59 3/4. NTPs went to: Mens #2/11 Steve Buckman - #4/13 all in (just missing a hole in one), Marie Pavan and #5/14 Lisa Spiegler. All winners thank Liam and Nancy and we know you will really enjoy dining with them at the Queens! Our Mixed Foursome event for this Saturday has been deferred, due to many players competing down in Cardwell for their Open, but a Club event will be played.
Friday 9 Hole Comp: A good field came out to practice for the weekend’s Cairns Golf World Monthly Medal. This week the countback went the other way with Geoff Johnston getting the nod over Jim Ferguson. Results:1st - Geoff Johnston - 19pts c/b, 2nd - Jim Ferguson - 19pts Thanks to the team at Cairns Golf World for their continued support of the Monthly Medal on Saturdays. The weather played havoc with the morning groups with Lance Masina and Shane Trembath tied on 71 nett for the clubhouse lead. The clearing weather in the afternoon made for some great scoring and it came down to the wire over the closing holes between Geoff Johnston, Mark Schafer and James Scullen.
noon. Golf carts are available and registration fees are $20 (adults) and $15 (kids) - you don’t have to be a member. There will be great prizes up for grabs on both days and a barbecue lunch is also included in fees. For further information and updates please check out Innisfail Golf Club Facebook page. Upcoming events: Wednesday competition - from 12pm groups of 4 permitted. Friday competition - from 12pm groups of 4 permitted. Saturday Comp - Sacoa - Stableford - 7.30am and 12pm tee off. Junior Golf - 9 Novices - 9.00am, 9 Mods - 9.30am, 6 Mods 10.00am, 3 Mods 10.15am. IGC Junior Open - September 22. Survivor Golf 2 Person Ambrose - December 5.
Johnston finished well to post 69 nett, Schafer posted one better 68 nett to hold the lead until Scullen romped in the last three holes with a very impressive 65 nett and earned entry into the Medal of Medals in December. Congratulations to James on his first win. Results: 1st - James Scullen 65 nett, 2nd - Mark Schafer 68 nett Innisfail juniors missed out on playing last weekend but are looking forward to getting out on the course again when the weather improved.
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The third annual Mark Walker Memorial Golf weekend will be held on October 3 - 4, so please contact Innisfail captain Luke Peters on 0438 721 497 or Justin Walker on 0498 745 372 to get your nominations in for a great weekend.
THE weather kept a few members from playing in Wednesday Allsporters and the course was playing hard with count backs on 17points for the first three players. Well done to Des Hensler.
Saturday will be a 4BBB Stableford with tee off from 7.00am and 11.30am and registration fees are $15 (IGC members) and $25 (visitors). On Sunday, it will be a Social 3 Ball Ambrose with a shotgun start at 12
TIMES:12.00 Rego; 12.30 Tee Off.
Friday, September 25, 2020
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confrontational situations without aggression. You will adopt a focussed and motivated mindset. A quality that an employer is looking for in a worker. Not to give up even when you are tired and don’t back down when the going gets tough. Other benefits from training in the Martial Arts are stress release, tolerance, self discipline, teamwork, humbleness and confidence. Once you have been training for a while, you should put this on your resume as an employer will look favourably at your experience as it shows your tenacity, reliability and initiative. We can help you strive to be the best you can be, at any age over four years, at Tait’s Family Martial Arts.
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MMA fighter JessicaRose Clark from Innisfail defeats Sarah Alpar by TKO in UFC Vegas 11 bantamweight bout MARIA GIRGENTI INNISFAIL MMA fighter Jessica-Rose Clark has returned to the winner's circle and claimed her maiden UFC finish with a TKO in her UFC bantamweight fight on Sunday morning (AEST) against American Sarah Alpar at UFC Vegas 11 in Las Vegas, Nevada in a brutal and bloody battle. This was Clark's first fight on American soil since she fought American UFC star Paige VanZant in February 2018, while this was Alpar's UFC debut fight. Clark said she was ecstatic to get the finish against Alpar, especially since all her previous bouts have been determined by decisions. This is Clark's third win by TKO with the other two by submission and has won four of her last six fights. The minute Clark stepped into the octagon, she looked a different, improved fighter and dominated Alpar with punches from a distance and elbows inside for the first two rounds. Over the past year, Clark said she had worked hard on her mental mindset and focused on enjoying fighting rather than winning or losing. Prior to the fight, Clark with her coach Kirian Fitzgibbons focused on improving her clinching techniques, throwing more elbow punches and take-down defence. This fight provided Clark with the opportunity to showcase her Muay Thai skills including the use of elbows, grappling and clinching. This last camp has been a defining point for Clark as she discovered her love of fighting again in the cage and not just training. Clark said it was an amazing atmosphere at UFC APEX and it was just like being in the gym as she could talk with her coaches while fighting and listen to what was being said in both corners. In the third round, referee Chris Tognoni made a controversial decision after he deemed Clark had delivered an illegal knee blow to Alpar and stopped the action to review the knee. It appeared the fight was over, and Clark had been awarded the TKO finish. While the instant replay showed Clark's knee was legal, the referee didn't stop the fight and let it continue for two more minutes despite Alpar clearly injured and in no state to fight on. When Alpar indicated she could continue, Clark continued to unleash punches and elbows on Alpar and then two more knee blows before the fight was finally called off with 39 seconds left in the third round with Alpar sporting a bloodied and broken nose.
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After the fight Clark said she could see Alpar's heart wasn't in it and tried to submit her, as Clark said she didn't want to keep hurting her, but Alpar is tough, and despite being punished, never gave up and showed a lot of courage. Clark's MMA record now stands at 10 wins, 6 losses and 1 no contest. Clark said she has loved being able to fight on home soil, and while she isn't in a real hurry to fight again, she hopes to secure another bout in the USA. For the past year, Clark has been living full-time in California and is now training at Combat Sports Academy with new head coach Kirian Fitzgibbons. She has never stopped training and growing to improve her technique and strengths. Clark is happy to be patient and wait until an opportunity for another fight presents itself and will continue working on self-improvement as her goal is to be the best athlete and fighter she can be. Official Result: Jessica-Rose Clark def. Sarah Alpar by TKO (Knees and MMA fighter Jessica-Rose Clark from Innisfail after she defeated American Sarah Alpar by TKO in her UFC bantamweight bout in Las Vegas. Photo credit: UFC Punches), Round 3, 4:21
Innisfail's own MMA fighter, Jessica-Rose Clark, with her new coach Kirian Fitzgibbons (left) and Combat Sports Academy training support team of Amber Leibrock and Adam Piccolotti. Photo supplied by Kirian Fitzgibbons
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MARIA GIRGENTI INNISFAIL United Under 13/14s Div 1 team notched up a convincing 3-1 win over Stratford Dolphins White at Endeavour Park in Cairns. Goals: Trent Finta 1, Ashton Vecchio 1 and Zaviah Di Carlo 1. Innisfail United - FNQ Football Round 11 weekend results: Friday night: Under 13/14s Div 3: 7-3 loss against Atherton (Atherton)
Friday, September 25, 2020
2nd Division 4-1 loss against Marlin Coast Rangers (Trinity Beach) 3rd Division 3-1 loss against Marlin Coast (Trinity Beach) Saturday: Innisfail JR Under 12s 4 -0 win over Southside Comets in Edmonton Goals: Matthew Urquhart 1, Reed Bonassi 1, Jasper Curzon 1, own goal 1 Under 13/14s Div 3 4-2 loss against Southside (Edmonton) Reserve Ladies game against Southside Comets postponed due to wet
Innisfail Under 13/14s player Trent Finta scored one goal in their away game against Stratford on Saturday
Ingham Bridge Club THE winners last Friday were Steve Vigh and Betty Collins with 67.9 per cent; Gillian Marano and Judy Vigh came second with 58.4 per cent and Nuala Clayton and Donna Ward were third with 53.1 per cent. There were four and a half full tables and one ‘Help with Play’ table. The first session of the Club Championship Pairs will be played today (Fri, Sept 25) and the second session will be played next Friday,October 2. You must play in both sessions to qualify for a place in the competition. Social players are welcome. Please be seated by 8.45am. If you need a partner, phone
Ann on 0408 090 451. Tip for the Week: “Overcalls”. How many points do you need for an overcall? You may as well ask how many credits in Biochemistry a person needs to teach English Composition. Most teach the range for a one level overcall as eight to 15 HCP— as if “points” were the relevant feature of your hand when contemplating an overcall. An overcall should be based on playing strength, not point count although eight-15 is a good guideline. When an opponent opens the bidding announcing high card strength, “points”
weather Premier Youth (Under 18s) 3-2 loss against Southside Comets (Edmonton) Premier Reserves 6-1 win over Southside (Edmonton) Premier Women's game against Southside Comets postponed due to wet weather Premier Men's 4 - 0 loss against Southside (Edmonton) FNQ Football Round 12 fixtures - Friday, September 25 Steve Corica Oval - Innisfail United 3rd
Division v Mareeba Bulls (6.30pm) and 2nd Division v Mareeba (8.30pm) Saturday, September 26 - Steve Corica Oval 1 & 2 Innisfail Premier Youth v Leichhardt (1.00pm) Premier Women's v Leichhardt (3.00pm) Premier Women Reserves v Leichhardt (5.00pm) Oval 2 Premier Reserves v Leichhardt (5.00pm) Premier Men's v Leichhardt (7.00pm) Under 13/14s Div 1 and 3 teams and Innisfail JR Under 12s Div 1 - Bye
Zaviah Di Carlo scored one goal for Innisfail United Under 13/14s in the team's convincing 3 -1 win over Stratford White in Cairns on Saturday
won’t help you much to make a contract of your own. What you need for an overcall is a good suit and a desire to have a partner lead that suit — or a hand with so many high cards that you have high hopes for the game despite the opener's promise of high cards of his own. Ordinarily, you need some shape. You need tricks. And three small cards in the suit the opponent bid is a death holding, probably three fast losers immediately.
(3) Will the overcall you are contemplating keep the opponents from bidding what they would otherwise want to bid? (4) Is it likely that your partner will become the opening lead, and a lead in the suit you’re thinking of bidding will be essential to a successful defence?
(1) Do you think that the hand belongs to your side?
The more “yes” answers you can give to these questions, the more eager you should be to overcall. Unless you can answer “yes” to at least two of them, you should be very reluctant to enter the auction. Scattered honours in other suits argue against overcalling with a marginal hand — a paradox of which few bridge players are aware.
(2) Do you suspect that you have a profitable sacrifice against an opposing contract?
To see more about the Bridge Club, visit our website: www.ingham. bridgeaustralia.org.
Above all, you need positive reasons for overcalling. Ask yourself these four questions:
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Macknade Bowls SOCIAL Triples: Brett Haupt, Claire Murtagh, Dwayne Piotto 21 def Lui Marbelli, Karen Dunn, Wendy Wiles 11; Bill Dickie, Jake Morgan, Coral Gard 29 def Carmen Cobb, Pam Turski, Don Williams 13; Elsa Piotto, Len Schifilliti, Dave Ebeling 18 def Mario Marbelli, John Murtagh, Jan Leach 17; John Piotto, Francesca Rosadi, Carla Pizzi 26 def Nev Cooper, Trevor Fox, Lin Ebeling 15; Jim Dunn, Smithy Walklate, Pam Morgan 21 def Joe Turski, John Tucker, Harold Walklate 13. On Sunday, September 20 the Macknade Bowls Club held their annual State of Origin, Queensland vs Mexicans. This was played over the afternoon with two games by 10 ends of triples. The first round saw the Blues total points 47 with one win, Qld points were 108 with seven wins; the second round saw Blues 52 points, Qld points 94 with a total of 99 points to the Blues and 202 points to Qld. What a great win; GO QLD. The trophy was presented to our club President Lui Marbelli by our sponsors Kerryn and Brett Haupt
Bowls News Tully Bowls WEDNESDAY, Sept 16: Ten players enjoyed 18 ends of 2-4-2 .Winners out of the hat were Dutchy and Janette Kos. Players enjoyed nibblies after the game. Sunday, Sept 20. Team 4 Ray Downing, Judy Hood (7) v Team 3 Dutchy, Margaret Fanna (7); Team 2 Peter Smith, Ray Wicks (13) v Rod Bradley, Janette Kos (6); Team 7 John Taylor, J Blackwell, Bev Harrop(11) v Team 8 Leno Ceccato, Werner Kos, Gordon Williams (8); Team 6 A Blackwell, John Jones, Mavis Ray (8) v Team 5 John Brown, Robyn Brunello, Roy McGuire; Team 1 v Team 4 (14-3) Team 2 v Team 3 (12- 5); Team 7 v Team 6 (5-12); Team 8 v Team 5 (11-3). Winning team was Team 2 Ray Wicks and Peter Smith. Club Championship Mixed Pairs: Bev Achilles and Steve Szabo defeated Bev Harrop and John Taylor (21-20). This game result was very close and a very exciting finish. A really great game to watch. Final of Club Championship Ladies Pairs: Betty Cochrane and Robyn Brunello defeated Judy Hood and Bev Achilles (28-13). Sadly there were no spectators to watch this important game. Congratulations to the winners.
from the Taylors Beach Caravan Park. The sportsman prize was won by Karen Dunn, Jan Leach & Don Williams. The runners up were John Piotto, John Murtagh, Alicia Cooper and the winners were Lui Marbelli, Smithy Walklate, Marie Thompson. A wonderful day was finished off with a sausage sizzle with onions and sauce. Congratulations everyone for a wonderful day and we hope to see you again next year.
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The trophy presented to our club President Lui Marbelli by our sponsors Kerryn and Brett Haupt ven, P Turski, W Coe 9; A Rose, V Raiteri, R Rose, C Hewett 25 def N Evans, J Casanovas, J Fenoglio, M Spano 15; R Brooker, J Leach, M Thompson, K Haupt 17 def R Brown, K Dunn, C Patrick, P Morgan 15. Round 2 Skips only: A Fudriga 25 def N Evans 19; R Brooker 28 def B Achilles 12; E Piotto 20 def A Rose 15; R Brown 17 def P Miguel 12; S Ryan 33 def R Brunello 11.
On Tuesday, September 22 the Macknade Bowls Club Ladies entertained 10 teams from various areas including Tully, Noorla Bowls Club and Ingham Bowls Club; a wonderful day was had by all. The results are as follows:
The overall winners were Anna Fudriga team with two wins plus 19; runners up were Ruth Brooker’s team with two wins plus 18; third was Elsa Piotto’s team with two wins plus 14; the sportsman prize was won by the R Brunello team, two losses -31.
Rinks: Round1: B Achilles, M Bacic, J Hood, V Zamora 24 def R Brunello, J Messina, B Cochrane, B Harrop 13; E Piotto, L Melvin, L DiBella, M Moore 20 def P Miguel, C Ellems, J Colson, B Eddleston 11; A Fudriga, C Kirby, C Gard, S Walklate 24 def S Ryan, J Cra-
There will be bowls again on Thursday and Sunday with some Mixed Triples being played as well. Please have your name in by 12.30pm to Lui on his mobile, 0429 183 035, or put your name in the book. See you on the green and good bowling.
Pennants, Monday, Sept 21: Bev Achilles and Val Zamora joined FNQ to play Mareeba in Mareeba. Unfortunately we lost to a better team. Tuesday, Sept 22: Team 1 Bev Achilles, Mary Basic, Judy Hood and Val Zamora and Team 2 Robyn Brunello, Jean Messina, Betty Cochrane and Bev Harrop travelled to Macknade to participate in the Macknade Fours. A lovely day was enjoyed by all. All new players are very welcome. Please call into the club or phone 4068 1230. Cheers to all!
Babinda Bowls Club NO bowls on Thursday; bit too wet! Annual General meeting was held on Sunday, 20 September. This was followed by a presentation of 2019 trophies, lunch and social bowls. Winners on the day were Ron Omodei/ Bill Price/ Jim Azzopardi, runners up were Les Maxwell/ Ann Azzopardi/ Gavin Omodei. Thursday and Sunday social bowls: names in by 1.00 for 1.30 start. Saturday, September 26 will see the ‘Relay for Life’ fundraiser afternoon being held. Contact Chrissie Norman to book your table. Next Tuesday morning, September
29, the Cairns vs Southern National Service personnel will be great to watch.
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welcome. It would be appreciated if those working in the club house could be there by 11am.
ON Sunday, September 20, 12 bowlers competed in two games on three bowls triples, with the winners on the day, Shane McInerney and Jeff Winzer, closely followed by Albert Holder and Tim Kerrigan. Social Bowls is held every Sunday with names in by 1:00 pm for a 1:30 start.
Ingham Ladies’ Bowls AFTER an enjoyable day yesterday at Macknade Fours, the ladies fronted up to play the finals of the Club Pairs Championship. It was a tight fought game with Elsa Piotto/Luisa DiBella winning narrowly over Alison Rutherford/Judy Fenoglio 17/14. Congratulations to Elsa and Louisa. Social play: R Doherty, J Colson, J Casanovas, P Miguel 13 v B Eddleston,W Coe, S Ryan 11; M Moore, C Wickens, L Melvin 21 v M Spano, K Rotondo, N Evans 14. Next Wednesday we will host our Goodwill Afternoon; play starts at 1pm, names in to secretary Alison on 4776 2549 by this Sunday. All lady bowlers
Ingham Ladies Bowls Championship singles winners 2020
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Bowls News Innisfail Men’s Bowls THERE were a lot of disappointed bowlers last Thursday with games called off due to the weather. However, it was good to see 24 bowlers on the green last Saturday for an afternoon of social bowls. The only club competition games played this week were the Mixed Pairs and round two winners were Presidents Diana O’Brien and Alf Strano who defeated Steve Howe and Ann Rule 23-9. Sergio Della Pozza and Eileen Hamann defeated Ted Dorrington and Maisie Smith 16-12, Pam Anderson and Snow Clark defeated Gordon Goes and Dell Steve 17-7, while Mal Clifford and Ann Windsor defeated George and Jan Edgerton 16-12. This weekend, September 26 and 27 Innisfail is hosting the Innisfail Invitational Fours. It will be a huge weekend with 16 teams playing for a share of the prize money. Anyone who is available, please come down to your club and help make it a successful weekend.
Silkwood Bowls Club THE week it was - President’s Day at Silkwood Bowls Club Thank you to the nine visiting Bowling Clubs: Edge Hill, Marlin Coast, West Cairns, Gordonvale, Edmonton, Yungaburra, South Johnstone, Innisfail and Tully sharing our fun competition, ‘Rainbow’, at Silkwood. The Winners were Jeannie Wild/Edge Hill, Sue Ferrando/ Gordonvale, and Coral Milloy /Yungaburra, score 34. Runners up: Alexandra Sacick/Edge Hill, Bev Anderson/Innisfail and Flo Dunn/Gordonvale, score 31. Congratulations to all. For the organisation of the game, well done Denise Charman. For the decoration and food preparation, our special thanks goes to our two super ladies, Annette Gauci and Mirella Berryman. Wednesday was social bowls, and Friday, Sept 18 Men’s Club Championship between Delmo Tarditi, Dan Dunn with 21 shots and Bryon Meyer, Len Charman 17 shots, brings the winners into the next round.
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Saturday, Sept 19 was our big event, the ‘Arthur Davis Shield’, contested each year between the Atherton Bowls Club and the Silkwood Bowls Club. Our dear friends from Atherton defended their Shield successfully and it will remain in the possession of the Atherton Bowls Club until next year. Thank you to all Atherton bowlers helping us to create a wonderful day. Sunday, Sept 20 Social Bowls: Only four bowlers had a game; Denise Charman and Anna Della Bella def Delmo Tarditi and Alan Hudson 19/15. Social bowls is on Wednesday and Sunday, starting at 1pm. Our contact no is 0459 211 552; all are welcome. Email: silkwoodbowlsclubinc@gmail.com.
Innisfail Ladies Bowls MAREEBA, at home on Monday, Sept 21, were unbeatable, winning all three rinks. Innisfail plays West Cairns, at West Cairns on Friday and then Marlin Coast, at Innisfail on Monday to complete the Pennants games for 2020. Two very enjoyable Social games were played at Innisfail on Wednesday in pleasant conditions. Eileen Hamann, Diana O’Brien and Catherina Cook 27 defeated Pam Anderson, Helen Paterson and Deb Fitzgerald 14. Daphne Kirkman, Ann Rule and Jan Dunn 23 defeated Bev Anderson, Dell Steve and Marcia Ryall 14. Games were played in sets of six ends with players rotating positions. This practice was appreciated by all, especially the new players.
Ingham Bowls Club LEGEND: Lead (L), Second (2nd), Third (3rd), Skip (S) Friday, Sep 18: Bowls cancelled due to inclement weather. Saturday, Sep 19 - Inter Club Competition, Moduline Trophy Noorla 3 vs Ingham 2 Sunday, Sep 20, Mixed Social Bowls Winners: Maria Moore, John Eddleston, Andrew Cole. Scores:Maria Moore (L), John Eddleston (3rd), Andrew Cole (S) defeated Max Thompson (L), Norma Evans (3rd), Alf Di Bella (S) 25 to 14; 18 points to 10 points. Michael Bube (L), Luisa Di Bella (3rd), Ren Cantatore (S) defeated Jan Colson (L),
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Noorla Bowls: Carmel Mammino Memorial Trophy winners (L-R): Nella Mancuso, Janese Craven, Elsa Piotto, John Mammino (presenter)
Noorla Bowls: Runners Up (L-R):Vanda Raiteri (Ladies President and presenter), Carla Pizzi, Rhonda Brown, Kay Rotondo Bob Bell (3rd), John Hamlyn (S) 20 to 18; 17 points to 11 points. Bev Eddleston (L), Pat Ryan (3rd), Cliff Johnson (S) defeated Kevin Lawlor (L), Jan Craven (3rd), Allen Torielli (S) 21 to 14; 17 points to 10 points. Roger Celotto (L), Grace Cockrell (3rd), Tony Koop (S) defeated Judy Fenoglio (L), David Horsley (3rd), Peter Herman (S) 16 to 15; 16 points to 11 points. Thursday Barefoot Bowls has been postponed until further notice Friday, Sep 25 at 2.15 pm: Men’s Pairs; names into Club by 1.45 pm; call 4776 2117. Game starts at 2.15 pm; bar open. Saturday, Sep 26: Interclub Competition, Moduline Trophy at Ingham Bowls Club Ingham vs Noorla; game starts at 1.30 pm. This game is cancelled, will be played after the DUNN CUP. Sunday Sep 27: Due to unforeseen circumstances, the “Stan the Man” Triples is cancelled. However the usual Mixed Social Bowls will be played. Names into the club by 12.30 pm, phone 4776 2117; game starts at 1.30 pm; bar open. There will be a free sausage sizzle after the game, cooked by Paul Hallam. Sunday Bar Roster: Tony Koop. Sunday Selectors: Paul Hallam.
Noorla Ladies’ Bowls Michael Faulks in Far Northern QLD with a Barra he caught.
LAST Wednesday, Noorla Ladies hosted our annual Carmel Mammino Memorial Trophy which saw lady bowlers from both Ingham and Macknade join togeth-
er for an afternoon of friendly competition in remembrance of our Club’s valued past member and friend. Thank you to the Mammino Family for your continued support of this event and to John for attending the presentation once again. Both your time and generosity is always appreciated. Congratulations to Nella Mancuso, Janese Craven and Elsa Piotto for winning the trophy and to Carla Pizzi, Rhonda Brown and Kay Rotondo for achieving Runners Up spot. Competition Drawn: Round 2 “B” Grade Singles Wednesday, October 7 at 1.30pm – S Pizzi (v) R Rose; C Pizzi (v) C Hewett. Details of Round 3 Championship Pairs to be arranged by mutual agreement – R Rose & C.Cobb (v) N Mancuso & M Bandiera. Date Claimers: Ingham Ladies Goodwill Afternoon, Wednesday, September 30; cards 12.45pm for 1.00pm start; club uniform required. Names on the board please, no later than close of play Sunday, October 27, or direct to Carmen on 0426 577 624. Macknade Goodwill Afternoon, Tuesday, October 6, cards 12.45pm for 1.00pm start. 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. Please note, Noorla Ladies will be visiting Ingham Bowls Club on Wednesday, September 30. Social Bowlers welcome to arrange their own games in our absence. Next Committee Meeting: Wednesday, October 7, commencing at 9.00am.
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Several switched on anglers travelled to the Hinchinbrook Channel and managed some good barra by fishing the feeder drains during the last half of the run out tide. The rivers in the sheltered heart of the channel are the best for this. I had one angler telling me how he could see the barra swimming on its side in an attempt to feed on jelly prawns in the shallows of a drain, exciting stuff when some of the fish were at the 80cm mark. Shallow running lures such as the Jackson Prism or unweighted soft plastics such as the various prawn copies and paddle tails are successful here.
the incoming tide push before heading home. Those that want to stay around for a night fish should look at either side of the early evening high tide. Good Fishing - Roly Newton - Tackle World Tully
The fresh water reaches of the coastal creeks are now fishing well for sooty grunter, jungle perch and the occasional barra. The better fishing seems to be in the later part of the day when the water warms. The first of the march flies have started to turn up so avoid dark coloured clothing and remember the repellent. Crocodiles are now a real problem and should be taken into consideration even in the higher gorge country. Tinaroo dam is starting to fire and the next two months will provide the best barra fishing for the year. At the time of writing this report very early in the week the forecast is for very light winds on Saturday and for the winds to start to pick up late Sunday afternoon.
Barra caught by ray parker
Either side of the early morning high tide will suit most styles of fishing from chasing coral trout and grunter through to trolling for a big spanish mackerel. I like the morning run out tide for barra and jacks, although I would also stay around and get the first of
JOHNSTONE RIVER SEPTEMBER 1.12m 2.17m 0.96m 3.15m 0.94m 2.36m 0.82m 3.26m 0.83m 2.52m 0.74m 3.3m 0.79m 2.64m 0.71m 3.29m 0.8m 2.72m 0.73m 3.22m 0.85m 2.75m 0.8m 3.11m 0.91m 2.74m 0.9m 2.97m
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RoLy Newton
SEA conditions came down enough over last weekend to allow the keener anglers to travel out to the islands . Some of the larger boats even managed to travel out to the main reefs. Most were forced to fish the sheltered areas for various reef species. Seems the numbers of coral trout caught were very good, along with some nice red throat emperor and large stripeys. Very good numbers of spanish mackerel were also caught mostly by floating dead or live baits out the back of the boat while bottom fishing. The open water sea conditions were a little bumpy to fish the wrecks and rubble patches and no reports were given. I am writing this report on Monday, so I expect that the open water areas will fish very well during the calmer conditions during the week. There should be some very good Nannygai and Cobia around this time of year. The water clarity close in around the islands was not good, however there were some nice spanish mackerel caught inshore during the last half of the incoming tide. Look for cleaner water conditions and try trolling large wolf herring for the best results this time of year. Bottom fishing inshore was also confined to the more sheltered areas, however there were some nice island trout and grass sweetlip caught. There was also some big grunter reported caught from the headlands and rubble patches by anglers fishing either side of the morning high tide. Those jigging soft plastics and micro jigs found the fishing quite good with golden trevally, queen fish and the odd trout being caught. The large run in the tide made fishing the coastal creeks for barra and jacks difficult. However there was a slowing in run either side of the bottom of the tide and some very nice barra and jacks were caught. There were also some nice fish caught by anglers fishing higher tidal reaches of the rivers. As the tides get smaller during the week the estuary fishing will improve and I would expect some great fish caught by the time this goes to print.
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Innisfail and Tully touch junior footy players headed for national championships
Innisfail and Tully touch football players, selected in the Under 12 and 14 North Queensland Tropical Cyclones teams to compete in the four-day National Youth Championships on the Sunshine Coast (Absent: Summer Rose Phair and Maeve Lowe) MARIA GIRGENTI NINE touch football players from the Cassowary Coast have been selected in teams to compete in National Youth Championships, a four-day carnival which will be held from September 30-October 3 during the Queensland school holidays at Sunshine Coast Stadium, Bokarina. Thirty keen touch players from Cairns to Mackay attended the Under 12s and Under 14s trials held in Townsville and from these, 14 girls were selected for each team, so it is an impressive achievement to have nine girls from Cassowary Coast region. At the trials, coaches were looking for natural skills such as passing, catching, reading the play, strategy, as well as speed, agility, stamina, good on field communication, being supportive and encouraging of teammates and self-confidence.
Lily De Brincat, Layla Jenkins, Hannah Dryden, Summer Rose Phair, and Ghaeddia Rihari have been selected in the Under 12s North Queensland Tropical Cyclones team, while Ellie Jenkins, Hayley and Brooke Johnston and Maeve Lowe (shadow) have been selected in the Under 14s Cyclones team. The remainder of both teams are made up of a contingent of players from Cairns, Townsville and Mackay. Under 12s Cyclones coach is BreeAnn Lo Grande, a PE teacher from St Mary's Catholic College in Cairns, assistant coach is Danae Meigan from Townsville and the manager is Sonya Driehuis; while 14s Cyclones team coach is David McManus, assistant coach is Alison Andy from Innisfail and Manager is Bobbie McMinn. Both teams have attended four joint training camps in Townsville before the championships, where they bonded well and both teams are looking to be quite
strong. During the weekend sessions, the girls are put through their paces with drills, sprinting for 30 seconds, 90 seconds rest and repeating eight times, as well as gaining vital game experience playing with Under 12 Boys and Under 14s girls teams. Kellie Higgins, an experienced player and coach from Cairns and her husband Ray have their daughter Summer Rose who plays for Innisfail and was selected in the Under 12s Cyclones team. Both volunteered their time and ran extra sessions at Wangan sports grounds to complement the full teams training schedule in the lead up to the competition. Hannah Dryden, aged 11, said the teams are getting along and bonding well during training sessions. "It's been great meeting new players from all over and some of the girls I already know as I've played with in Peninsula." The girls will travel to the Sunshine
Coast with the team and for most of them this is the first time competing and travelling away from home. Tully Touch secretary Cherie Jenkins said it is exciting to have so many of our local players from our region represented in the Cyclones teams. "For most of these players this is their first trip away and they are excited and pumped, " Jenkins said. "The girls will be up against tough opposition, but they are really looking forward to the experience." "This event is a fantastic opportunity for these players and would not have been possible without the tireless work done by Junior coordinators of Tully and Innisfail Touch Football Associations." NYC is an annual tournament run by Touch Football Australia and will be contested by Australia's young touch footballers. For the first time, boys and girls Under 12s, 14s and 16s divisions will be included, as well as the regular Under 18s.