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WEATHER Tomorrow - Saturday Ingham Partly cloudy 21 - 31 Cardwell Scattered showers 23 - 30 Tully Showers 21 - 29 Mission Beach Showers 22 - 29 Innisfail Showers 22 - 30 Tomorrow - Sunday Ingham Showers 21 - 31 Cardwell Showers 22 - 30 Tully Showers 21 - 29 Mission Beach Showers 23 - 29 Innisfail Showers 22 - 29

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How can I make a difference? TULLY Nursing Home has been in lockdown with the current COVID (Queensland Government) restrictions. This has meant that our residents have been unable to have visits from relatives and friends. School groups have also been restricted since last year. This has been difficult for everyone, but especially for our residents who have really struggled with not having their loved ones visit. So, what can you do to make a difference, even after lockdown ends? You might like to send emails, letters, cards, small gifts, and photos to someone you know. Children may enjoy sending drawings

and craft or ‘Mail A Hug’ (available online). Another idea is to donate some flower seedlings (for hanging baskets on the Home verandahs) or give flowering chrysanthemum plants for Mothers’ Day. Have you thought about volunteering? We are planning a morning tea for 29th April for those interested in the garden, craft activities, or just having a chat with our residents. Contact Liz Todd for more information on 0409 051749. Also, have you thought about joining our Tully Nursing Home Facebook page to keep updated on residents’ special events? If you have any other ideas, please let Liz know. A Social Venture of Ingham Disability Support Services

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Teenager saves best mates life in El Arish

Daniel Bowman aged 15 and Harry Brawn aged 14 from Brisbane on school holidays in El Arish.

FALLON ROOCKE FOURTEEN-YEAR-OLD Harry Brawn has been dubbed a hero, after his quick response in a crisis last Thursday, 8 April, saved the life of his best mate, fifteen year old Daniel Bowman. The best mates, who live in Brisbane, were spending their school holidays with Harry’s grandparents, Bev and David Benn in El Arish, where the retired couple have been residents for 57 years. “I always love having Harry come and visit us, and while it’s Daniel’s first time staying with us, he has been an absolute delight too,” Bev said. However, it was at 10:30am last Thursday that disaster struck, while the two were fishing down at the Big Maria Creek and exploring near the Percy Benn Bridge, named after Harry’s great Grandfather, Percy Benn. They were walking through shallow water and reeds when they began to feel a tingling sensation in their legs. The pair put this down to the feeling of the reeds rubbing against their legs. As they continued to wade through the shallow water, the tingling sensation got stronger as they approached what the pair described what looked like a hanging vine in the water. However, this wasn’t a vine, but instead a 415 volt power line that had fallen into the river, and when Daniel unknowingly brushed the power line that was submerged by water with his leg, his muscles spasmed and he lost the ability to move. It was when this happened that Harry acted quickly and calmly to push Daniel

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out of the reeds and onto the bank of the river. He was fortunate to have not received a shock at this point, and once Daniel was pushed to safety, Harry called the ambulance, followed by his Grandmother, Bev. Daniel remained conscious the whole time, and the pair were taken to the Tully hospital where nurses conducted echograms on both boys, before Daniel was taken to the Innisfail hospital for further testing. While his tests showed up high heart enzymes, he was given the all clear by doctors, and has been fighting fit since. Since the incident, the Electrical Trades Union has called for better maintenance of electrical assets around the state. Spokesman Stuart Traill stated that the Electrical Safety Office has confirmed it is investigating the incident, but didn't provide further details. Claims have since come to light that the union has been pushing for maintenance of the same conductors for 16 years now, and local residents are furious. Grandmother Bev said, “it’s disappointing that a potential disaster like this had to occur before the issue is taken seriously.” “I am, however, so thankful that both boys weren’t seriously injured and are both still healthy and happy. Harry acted quickly and calmly and I couldn’t be more proud of my Grandson,” Bev said. Harry and Daniel have continued fishing and exploring the nearby El Arish river, but haven’t ventured back to that same spot where disaster struck since the incident.

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Innisfail District Chamber of Commerce hosts DESBT session

INNISFAIL District Chamber of Commerce Industry and Tourism is hosting a session on How can DESBT help your Business which will be presented by Cindy Perry from Department of Employment, Small Business and Training (DESBT). Cindy Perry from DESBT will be coming to present. Bring your questions and receive tailored advice to suit your business’s needs. Learn how your small business can access various funding and grants available to help your business grow and succeed. The event will be held on Brothers Leagues Club Innisfail on Tuesday, April 20 from 5.30pm - 7.00pm. It is free to attend, and bookings can be made via the event on Innisfail District Chamber of Commerce Industry and Tourism Inc. Facebook page.

Hinchinbrook News in Brief Top Tourism Small Town Award Finalist OUR wonderful town was chosen to compete in the Small Tourism Town section, by an esteemed panel of industry judges. Ingham has been named as a finalist in the Top Tourism Town Awards presented by Queensland Tourism Industry Council (QTIC). Get behind our town and vote by visiting www.qtic.com.au/ top- tourism-award/top- town-voting/. You can only vote once in each town category and go into the running to win a $2,000 Apollo Motorhome travel package.

COMMUNITY Voting opens 5.00am Sunday 11 April 2021 and will close 11.59pm Monday 26 April 2021. Winners will be announced in May. The state winners will represent Queensland at the National Awards and have the opportunity to be named Australia’s Top Tourism Town.

Bendigo to Close its Doors IT was upsetting to hear Bendigo Bank confirm that it was closing down the Ingham Branch. The reason is not for the lack of business being transacted but apparently, the lack of demand for on premise services sufficient to justify staffing costs. Whilst some call this as moves to maximise shareholder profits by reducing costs, Bendigo, not unlike the other banks before it, justify the decision by referencing commercial necessity. It is for that threat of commerciality that we see the Federal Government reluctant to take action towards mandating a face-to-face opportunity for banking in rural and remote areas. It is the same with insurance in the North and yet we continue to lose services. The Banks offered internet banking and the majority of us jumped on the service because of the convenience it affords. As a society, we have lost all patience to stand in line for anything, and we now demand everything instantly. Think about when it was that the majority of us actually last stepped into a bank. Really, at the end of the day we are not given much choice with reduced opening hours etc. I believe that we are bringing the loss of such face to face services onto ourselves. We are playing into big business hands by embracing technological innovation such as online banking and online purchasing because of the convenience it affords us. But it is a hard one, as we cannot afford to be left behind to achieve better efficiencies, or business not embracing the changes being brought about by the emerging technologies. But where it is really wrong is that, in my opinion, the banks have had little regard for our elderly. Our elderly whom are not smart phone or technologically savvy. Our elderly who still need to access the bank to withdraw or bank money into their passbook accounts or get a new cheque book. Our elderly who no longer have the capacity to learn how to use smart devices

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Friday, April 16, 2021 and worse still, who have no family or friends to help them with the online medium. That is the terrible fallout of these decisions. When both Suncorp and ANZ closed their doors, I urged everyone to show their displeasure by moving their accounts to organisations remaining loyal to our district. As many of us found, that is a lot easier said than done, but unfortunately, we must take that action to ensure as best we can and for as long as we can, the continuation of face to face services for the elderly of our community. Support the banks that still remain. There is real fear throughout rural and remote Queensland that all banks will eventually follow suit. We can fight against that by supporting the banks that continue to support our communities and our workers by remaining in our district.

Chamber Connect Coffee Morning - Earth Day event HINCHINBROOK Chamber of Commerce would like to thank you to everyone who attended the Chamber Connect Coffee Morning - Earth Day event held last Friday morning. The first Earth Day was held on April 22 1970, and since then it has inspired people around the world to step up to care for our planet and commit to building a sustainable world. Louise Lannen from MAMS addressed the group to provide some ideas about how local businesses could make small changes to help minimise their environmental impact. As the local Waste and Resource Recovery contractor for the Hinchinbrook region and the Cassowary Coast, the MAMS Group is focused on continuing to offer resource recovery options to our regions to support small business growth and help create sustainable futures. It was good to see new, eco-friendly products from Spic N Span Cleaning Products and learn about Plastic Free Hinchinbrook business in the Hinchinbrook area. Several businesses were very interested to discover what was available locally, and that there is no need to buy online or travel to Townsville when we have so much available right here in the Hinchinbrook Shire.

| 5 Ingham Bendigo Bank closing its doors forever Friday, April 16, 2021

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7,000 employees and 500 branches across the Nation.

cashless society, with digitisation accelerating.

Bendigo Bank reported a Nation-wide net profit increase of 400 per cent compared to the previous six-months, equaling $243.9 million for the first half of the 2021 financial year. However, the Ingham branch attributed a “low number of transactions over time” for its decision to close, despite community members stating that the branch is regularly filled with locals from the Hinchinbrook region banking in-person.

“This closure is a blow for the Ingham community. It’s not only an inconvenience but it also sends a worrying message to the community regarding the confidence the banks have in our local economy. I ask people to consider supporting banking and financial institutions who support our town and ditch those who have decided to abandon us. Vote with your feet,” Mr Dametto said.

THE Ingham community were last week rocked by the news that their local Bendigo Bank branch would officially close its doors to the public on Thursday the 24th of June 2021. A notice to Bendigo Bank customers was on display outside the Ingham branch with the words: “Notice to Customers. Our last day of trading will be Thursday 24 June 2021. We will be closing at 2:30pm. Your nearest alternative branch is 81 Victoria Street, Cardwell (54km).” This came as a shock after the national bank had recently invested considerable funds into a new ATM and recent renovations of the Ingham branch. It comes as a further disappointment to the Ingham community after the closure of the ANZ and Suncorp branches in Ingham back in 2018. Following these closures, Bendigo Bank stated, “they had no intention to close”, luring the community into a false sense of security. Hinchinbrook MP, Nick Dametto, said “The announcement that Bendigo Bank is closing its Ingham branch has come as a shock to our local community. There were no discussions prior to Bendigo’s decision to indicate a closure was on the horizon.” This closure followed the exploration of a range of other options before the final decision was made to close the doors, including a trial period with reduced operating hours between 9:30am to 2:30pm Monday to Friday. Bendigo Bank officially moved into the state of Queensland back in December 2000, with the first branch opening in Ipswich. This was followed by the rebranding of all First Provincial B.S branches to Bendigo Bank by the end of 2001. Since then, Bendigo Bank has become a widely utilised bank in Queensland and across Australia. They are one of Australia's biggest banks, with more than

Declining in-person transactions does align with Australia-wide studies conducted by KPMG and PWC, showing an increasing number of Australian’s who now choose to conduct their daily personal and business banking online or over the phone instead of at in-person branches. This continues to move Australia closer to a

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While this cashless and digitised society might be the projected way of the future, it leaves our local and regional communities questioning, how do we sustain our economy with the rise of digitisation and declining need for a workforce?

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70 years since the Battle of Kapyong THIS year on 24 April, we commemorate the 70th anniversary of the Battle of Kapyong, an important battle fought during the Korean War that involved Australian, Commonwealth and other United Nations Command forces. In April 1951, the Chinese launched an offensive with the aim to retake Seoul and after quickly overrunning South Korean forces who were defending one of the major routes, the valley of the Kapyong River, they encountered Commonwealth troops who were occupying defensive positions. The battle began for the Australian troops on 23 April and was fought in cold conditions on difficult terrain. The 3rd Battalion, Royal Australian Regiment (3RAR), was repeatedly attacked through the night and into the next day, and was forced to withdraw to defensive positions established further to the rear after having slowed the momentum of the Chinese advance. On 24/25 April 1951, the focus of the attacks shifted to the positions held by Canadian troops, but with the assistance of New Zealand artillery, they were able to halt the Chinese advance. Australian and Canadian battalions were each awarded a United States Presidential Unit Citation for their part in the battle. On behalf of Australia, we remember and honour the some 18,000 Australian service personnel who were involved in the Korean War, including the Battle of Kapyong, and in particular those who died. In the lead-up to Kapyong Day I will be visiting Townsville, the home of 3RAR, to talk with the current members of this unit and to reflect on this important milestone in our military history. Lest we forget.

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ONE of the best moments of entertainment in my life was watching Michael Morgan give the Broncos the choice to tackle him or go after winger Kyle Feldt, as the full-time siren sounded in the 2015 NRL Grand Final. Quite frankly if Oates had not left his wing then Morgan would have scored that try. Oates had to leave his wing, and when he did Morgan was able to send Kyle Feldt over to level the score. Everyone knows how the story goes, minutes later JT kicked the match winning field goal in golden point,

Friday, April 16, 2021 extra time. Michael, that pass will live in the nightmares of Broncos fans and in the memory of every North Queenslander forever. I’ve watched the 2015 grand final on replay nearly 20 times. Well done on a fantastic career with the Cowboys and in rep footy; a shame that it was cut short due to injury. The Morgan family are a great rugby league family. All I can hope and pray is that some little Michael Morgan’s are coming down the line. Bob Katter Member for Kennedy

SARI HYYTINEN IT is with the very best of intentions that people who went through the Great Depression, one of the worst times for people to go through, would want to make sure that their children did not go through the same thing. There is an old saying “The path to hell is paved with good intentions”. Sadly, these good intentions of the post-Great Depression era have resulted in a society where we have become more focused on our external attributes and not our internal attributes. Do you think people care more about what you look like or how much money you make than who you are or what you do? I often feel this way. I also have observed that people do not respect the efforts made by their grandparent to ensure that they are able to live a life where they can focus on ‘stuff’; the latest products, the latest social programming (TV shows), and what is happening with celebrities. We can now live very comfortable lives, as opposed to working long hours and not getting a lot for our efforts. Some people do think that they are not getting a lot for their efforts, but they are not comparing themselves to the trauma that our grandparents went through. The lack of struggle has resulted in the focus on ‘first world problems’ trying to fix things that don’t really matter in the grand scheme of things. What will happen if we keep focusing on what we have done wrong as a culture instead of what we have done right? What will be the flow-on effect? Will we cease to value the people who currently work the land, so we can have food on the table and products on our shelves? In the Wet Tropics there has been a significant drop in farmers. It is as much as two thirds in most of our industries. Do we need to experience WWIII to understand that a lot of what we focus on will not benefit us in the long run? By making sure that we focus on ‘stuff’ instead of character, and not maintaining our understanding of where our food comes from, that we are part of a food chain and are not able to exist without recognising our position within it, western society will cease to exist. We live comparatively cushy lives, and we are safe from being exposed to the harsh realities of natural law, because of those that have come before us, NOT despite them. The products we use every day do create require people to work the land, and the food we eat requires the same thing. If no one knows how to work the land, then what will happen to our supply chain. Farming alternatives such as lab-created meat have slick marketing as being a sustainable and alternative solution, whereas the reality is the opposite of the case: they are expensive, energy intensive, nutritionally inadequate and serve only to increase the profits of billionaire investors in this “vegan-friendly” industry, while depriving us, the general population, of the natural health benefits of sustainably farmed and even carbon-sequestering food. Hating on the members of our community that work the land does not benefit anyone in our society, certainly not ourselves.

FALLON ROOCKE TONIGHT the TYTO Regional Art Gallery is proud to officially host the opening night of the 2021 Youth Week Art Exhibition. The 2021 Hinchinbrook Youth Week Art Exhibition is where anyone aged between 12-25 has been able to enter his or her artwork over the past weeks to be on display during the month-long Exhibition event. This Art Exhibition has been designed to give the Hinchinbrook youth a voice, through creative

Petition fights to protect feral pest management THE management of feral pests which destroy farm crops and native wildlife could be hamstrung unless the agricultural and hunting industries fight back, says Hinchinbrook MP Nick Dametto. Mr Dametto has sponsored a parliamentary e-petition started by feral pig control business owner Sam Floss, which calls on the House to do all within its power to prevent a legislative ban on trapping, baiting, shooting and dogs for controlling feral or pest animals and prevent any changes to the Section 42 of the current Animal Care and Protection Act 2001 and its associated Regulations. “This petition is about forcing the State Labor Government to guarantee the existing methods used to manage feral pigs, such as baits, traps and dogs, continue as allowed under the existing legislation,” Mr Dametto said. “I fear the government’s recently announced review into the Animal Care and Protection Act could be just the start of a wider push to crack down on hunting methods animal activists in Brisbane don’t like, based on their feelings instead of facts.” Mr Dametto said it was worrying that in a media statement on April 4, Agriculture Minister Mark Furner admitted the government would be “working closely” with the RSPCA on the review, which the Minister labelled an “important animal welfare partner”. “Mr Furner has since come out publicly and said the RSPCA does not speak for the government, so why were they the only organisation singled out for praise in his media statement? It’s mixed messaging at best

expression, on their experience of being a young person in the Hinchinbrook Shire. The exhibition opens tonight, Friday 16th April, at 6pm, and will run until Sunday 16 May at 4pm. The exhibition will include artwork from local youth, as well as all the artworks produced during the corresponding Youth Week project events. For more information, head over to the Hinchinbrook Shire Facebook Event, or contact Council on 4776 4600. and reeks of favouritism,” Mr Dametto said. “I fear what sort of influence the RSPCA will have over this review and where this could be heading. It doesn’t matter that the review isn’t looking at the use of hunting or working dogs. This can be used a springboard to launch a fullthroated attack on all methods of feral pig management across Queensland. We need to remain vigilant.” Mr Floss, who runs Cane Pig Queensland, said his primary concern over the government’s review was of “the impact it may have on Queensland’s farming communities”. “I hold grave concerns all methods of controlling feral and pest animals will be impacted by this review,” he said. “The impact for our business, agricultural businesses and for pest management businesses wouldbe catastrophic.” Mr Dametto said Katter’s Australian Party would fight against any changes to the Animal Care and Protection Act that would ban any existing method used to manage feral pests in Queensland. “Pig hunters need to be recognised for the important role they play in protecting our state’s flora and fauna. Thousands of hunting enthusiasts act as volunteer pest managers across the State. Without them, we can say goodbye to agriculture and native wildlife such as turtles and cassowaries. We need to be doing all we can to protect their ability to be effective when undertaking this task,” Mr Dametto said. Mr Dametto said in addition to sponsoring Mr Floss’ petition, he had written to Agriculture Minister Mark Furner requesting a guarantee that there would not be a legislative ban on existing feral pest control methods. The petition will close on May 24 after which it will be assigned to the relevant Minister for a response within 30 days. Queenslanders can also make a submission to the review up until Friday May 21 by visiting biosecurity.qld.gov.au and searching for ‘ACPA review’ to complete the survey or submit a written response.

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Long time local Vet and cassowary expert moves on CLARE WATSON LOCAL vet Dr. Graham Lauridsen, Director at Tropical Vet Services and manager of the Tully Branch, and his wife, Helen Lauridsen, are moving on after living and working in Tully for 25 years. They made the decision to move to Atherton and take on the challenge of a new Vet practice when an opportunity came up for Tropical Vets to purchase the Atherton Vet Surgery. “He is pretty keen for the challenge at Atherton taking on a whole other system,” said Helen. Graham has been a local public figure for animal welfare with extensive experience, serving all creatures great and small in the region for many years. Sarah Kilshaw is a senior Nurse at the Tully Vet Surgery, and has taken on the role of Team Leader to help manage it now Graham is managing the new Atherton clinic.

The beauty of working as a vet is the challenge of administering surgeries and care to a variety of animals and injuries. “I don’t have a favourite thing, I like them all,” Graham said. “But I like pulling live calves out of cows. That is just a thrill because it’s something that’s going to die, and you pull it out and it breathes, and hopefully gets up and walks.” Some highlights of Graham’s 25 years of vet work have been “Midnight dog caesareans, talking to people in the community, new technology, smart vets I have worked with, good advances in diagnostics and imaging, lots of new drugs, cassowary work, and research trips up to Cape York,” he said. Helen has also been hands on in the community for

many years, volunteering for the Red Cross and the Blue Nursing committee as a community representative from 1996 to 2000. She also volunteered for Little Athletics from 2005 to 2015, Tully State school P&C from 2006 to 2012, and Tully State High School P&C from 2013 until now. She has freely given her time and taught Christian RI in schools from 1998 until now. “Tully is close to beautiful beaches, rainforest and cool swimming holes. There are so many familiar and friendly faces,” said Helen. Both Graham and Helen are elders at the Tully Baptist Church, with roles in leading, preaching, running Bible studies and events. A lunch was held to farewell them, and they will be missed as they embark on this new journey.

Graham is known both locally and nationally as the ‘Cassowary guy’, and won citizen of the year at the Cassowary Coast Council Australia day awards in 2016 for his work to prevent the shutdown of the cassowary rehabilitation facility in Bingil Bay. Besides rescue and rehabilitation, he is also involved in Cassowary tracking projects and research. “We were the first in the world to do a few of these projects, putting GPS trackers on Cassowaries to see what they do and where they go,” he said. His cassowary work will continue in Atherton, as there is another rehabilitation facility at Lake Barrine. “People have asked if I’m going to stop doing Cassowary work,” said Graham. “Well, no I’m actually closer to where it is now than the one at Garners beach.” A farewell party was held on March 25 at the Country Club to celebrate achievements and say goodbye. Graham and Helen Lauridsen were married in 1995 and moved to Mission Beach to begin working in Tully in 1996. In 1998 they moved to Tully and have been working and volunteering in the community for 25 years. In April 2000, their first daughter Rachel was born. Their second daughter Erika was born September 2002, both at the Tully Hospital. “It’s been good to raise my family in a beautiful part of the world,” Graham said.

Graham, Rachel, Erika, and Helen Lauridsen. Photo by Donna Lauridsen Photography

Ingham Bridge Club Last Friday’s winners were Roslyn Doherty and Norm Louk with 67.5 per cent. Denise Purdon and Margaret McSweeny came second with 53 per cent, and Nella Albrecht and Alan Giles were third with 51.5 per cent. The Tuesday night session was won by Alan Giles and Norm Louk with 58.3 per cent. Ian Merritt and Danny Benedetto came second with 56.9 per cent, and Wendy Coe and Muriel Regnaud tied with Steve Vigh and Delmo Ganza in third place with 51.3 per cent. Today, Friday 16th April, is the first session of the club’s Novice Pairs. The second session will be next Friday, 23rd April. Tuesday, 20th April: ‘Help with Play’ session. Please be seated by 6.15pm. If you need a partner phone Ann on 0408 090 451. This weekend, Ingham will be hosting the second qualifying session of the GNOT (Grand National Open Teams). Nine teams have entered from the Northern Zone. Good luck to the Ingham players. Tip of the Week: When you have a choice of two trump

suits, prefer to play in the trump suit of the weaker hand and have the stronger hand as dummy. Under normal circumstances, it is more attractive to have the stronger hand as declarer and the weaker hand as dummy, but the overriding consideration is to be in the correct contract. Being in the best spot comes first, having the stronger hand as declarer is not nearly as important. Of course, if you can combine being in the right spot and having the opening lead come up to the strong hand, so much the better. In auctions where the partners seem to be 'fighting' about the trump suit, the stronger hand should give way. The reason is that the stronger hand will almost always be more useful with side tricks to the weaker hand than the weaker hand would be to the stronger hand. The stronger hand produces the top tricks, the weaker hand produces the trump tricks. Often the weaker hand might produce no tricks if the hand is played in the strong hand's trump suit. To see more about the Bridge Club, visit our website: www.ingham. bridgeaustralia.org

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A Dazzling Event

THE popular Mission Arts FOCUS Photographic Exhibition and Awards exhibition opened on Saturday April 10. It was highly successful with 100 people attending the event staged within a spectacular set-ting of fairy lights. Once inside the exhibition, you have the sensation of walking into and through the visual works celebrating life, culture, and history by regional photographers.

Seventy-eight images from amateurs to professionals capture important community moments and offer a divers and interesting portrayal of subjects within six categories. All photographs are available for purchase. The overall Judges Choice Award Winning entry, and also Pets Category winner was Maureen Carthy, a member of the Townsville Photography Club. She

Judges’ Choice $300 Maureen Carthy ‘Is That For Me’

Cassowary Coast Domestic and Family Violence Service (CCDFVS) Supporting women and children affected by domestic and family violence. If you or someone you know is currently experiencing, or has experienced domestic and family violence, support is available. The CCDFVS is able to provide: • Adult and Child counselling • Case Management • Court Support • Crisis Intervention • General Support • Assistance with DFV orders • Safety Planning and Risk Assessments • Assistance with security upgrades • Advocacy • Information and • Referral services

Services are provided in Innisfail, Tully, Mission Beach and Cardwell. For more information or to see one of our Counsellors please call 4068 1004.

54 Bryant Street PO Box 212 Tully QLD 4854 Tel: 07 4068 1004 Fax: 07 4068 1620 Email: info@tullysupportcentre.com.au

and several others from the club were in attend-ance at this year’s Opening Night, having made a weekend of it here in Mission Beach. The Townsville Photography Club is very supportive of our community exhibition and every year we receive a number of entries from them. This year we also received three entries from the Girringun Aboriginal Arts Centre, with Chris Muriata’s photo ‘After the Burn’ winning the Landscape/Seascape category. Chris was not present on Opening Night, but

Friday, April 16, 2021 Joann Russo, Girringun Arts Manager, accepted on his behalf. The image was taken on Gir-ramay land following a cultural burn. The Mission Arts FOCUS Photographic Exhibition and Awards will conclude with the announcement of the People’s Choice Award on May 11. This is a free community event and for more information con-tact Mission Arts between 10 am and 2 pm on 40886116, email info@missionarts.com.au or visit the website at www.missionarts.com.au

Landscape/seascape $150 Chris Muriata ‘After The Burn’

SCHOOL

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Innisfail State College leaders inducted MARIA GIRGENTI INNISFAIL State College started Term 1 with a total of 1,004 students, including 170 Year 7s and 35 Diverse Learning students, who are all working hard for continual improvement in all areas while striving to achieve the College's 'Individual Success and Community Pride' vision. New staff members Kayla Wallace (past ISC student), Luke Devine, Jayden Donnelly, Simon Hudson, Rosie Kim, Linda Baxter, Owen Williams, Rachel Murdoch, Kathryn Brown and Kim Vanzetta were also welcomed. School priorities include boosting each student's learning by helping to focus on spelling and writing, home study, assignment work, and ensuring all work is completed to the highest possible standard, and all drafts and assignments are handed in for assessment on or before the due date. Staff have worked hard to establish 'universals', which are a set of guidelines to clearly define practices and behaviours that are standard across the college. Throughout the year, additional universals will be identified and guidelines implemented, to ensure everyone continues to enjoy a safe, disciplined and focused learning environment. The student leaders and senior's investiture ceremony was held recently, where the senior class of 120 students were presented, received their badges, and made a promise to the school community to act as a positive role model for students; while student leaders from Years 8 - 12, along with sports house captains, received their badges of office and made their leadership pledge.

This year's College captains are Dekotah Terewaamu and Noah Zanoletti. Vice captains are Ki-Shaun Fejo and Lainee O'Brien. The Year 12 student leaders are Paige Whatling, Anthony Spataro, Freda Walker, Nolear Walker and Casey Cook. Sports house captains are Ronan Haworth and Robert Stuart (Bedarra), Rylee Donald and Imogen Smith (Fitzroy), Kyle Cutuli and Julia Moran (Hinchinbrook) and Linny Mairu and Danika Stacey (Orpheus). In February, instrumental music students attended a band camp where leaders were elected. Maddison McKay was elected as Middle school strings captain and Alexia Guglielmi as Intermediate strings captain. Concert band captains are James Wedgwood Innisfail State College school captains and sports captains and Tiarna McKay. The Year 7 student leaders are still to be announced. Year 8 school leaders: Taj McCallum, Hayley Wollschlager, Lexie Craw and Emily Starkey. Year 9 school leaders: Kyanna Wirth, Maddison McKay, Josie Ravenscroft and Sammy Darveniza. Year 10 school Hegarty, Cameron Thomas McPherson.

leaders: Caitlin Anderson and

Year 11 school leaders: Tayla Forster, Tara Larsen, Tiarna McKay and Reece Doyle. Principal Kate MacDonald said Heads of Years from 7 - 12, members of Diverse Learning Centre team and support staff are the 'go-to people' in each grade, where students can direct any social, emotional, behavioural, attendance and academic enquiries.

Entries closing soon for 34th Innisfail Young Performers Competition MARIA GIRGENTI THE talents of local aspiring speech and drama students and musicians will be

showcased at this year's 34th Innisfail Young Performers Competition which will be held between Friday, May 28, and Tuesday, June 8, at Con Theatre Innisfail.

Some of the primary school students who are competing in the music section in this year's Innisfail Young Performers Competition

Innisfail State College school captains and vice captains - Ki-Shaun Fejo, Lainee O'Brien, Dekotah Terewaamu and Noah Zanoletti Speech section will run from May 28 - 30, Literary adjudication will take place on May 29 and music/instrumental sections will run from June 6 - 8. IYPC provides a forum for young people to express themselves in vocal, drama and instrumental. Over the years, many a competitor has gone on to become famous in productions and performances throughout the state, Australia and worldwide. Last year's IYPC was cancelled, for obvious reasons, however the event is set to make a return this year with several changes to accommodate COVID-19 regulations of social distancing. The major exclusions will be the Choir Day and canteen facilities, while ensembles in both music and speech items have been capped at four performers. IYPC is a wonderful celebration of music and drama for youth with choir, vocal, instrumental, contemporary and speech and drama competitions. The audience will be treated to a wide range of stage performances from poems, impromptu readings, Shakespearian excerpt solos, play or short stories, duologues, bible readings, and single character portrayals, as well as musical instrumental solos and duos in piano, string, brass, woodwind, guitar, vocal solos and instrumental ensembles. New sections are being added each

year to reflect the new and varied interest in different styles of music, and to extend the ways in which speech and drama can be brought to the stage. This year's adjudicators are Rob McWilliams (Musical/Instrumental), Gillian Harrington (Literary), and Speech/Drama to be announced when confirmed. Every competitor is rewarded with a detailed critique sheet, offering encouragement and objective advice to help them on their musical/speech and drama journey. The experience is invaluable to help develop confidence and polish talent. Admission prices per session are as follows: $8.00 for Adults (all sessions) and $5.00 for Children/Pensioners (all sessions). Adult season tickets are also available for $25.00 each for Speech and Music Week, or $40.00 for both Speech and Music Weeks. Season tickets (Pensioners/Children/ Private teachers) are $20.00 while conductors and accompanists are free. The preliminary program can be accessed online by visiting www.iypc. org.au. Entries are still open and can only be completed online, and the closing date is Sunday, April 25.

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Youth Week Art in Hinchinbrook FALLON ROOCKE THE Youth Week Art events in Hinchinbrook were a huge success with local youth attending the range of art-focused workshops hosted by the Hinchinbrook Shire Council and The Hinchinbrook Way from Tuesday April 6 to Saturday April 10, 2021. The week of art events began with the Dart-Art Workshop where participants created a group artwork with balloons, darts and more. Local professional artist Troy Wyles-Whelan led young artists in a group artwork in experimental techniques to find out what effects can be made by throwing darts at balloons full of paint, spraying paint over found objects on the surface of the canvas and other effects you might as a team come up with. On Wednesday, April 7, the Paintball Canvas Game Workshop was held, also led by Troy Wyles-Whelan. The goal was to create a group artwork on a large canvas with water pistols and paint! Combining games and art, this artwork was a lot of fun for all participants involved. Also on Wednesday, April 7, was the Body Painting Canvas Workshop, led

by visiting artist Nicky Bidju Pryor (Bidju Designs). Townsville based professional artist and mural painter Nicky of Bidju Designs led the young artists in a group artwork where participants got to use their body, or parts of it, to paint on a huge canvas. On Thursday, April 8, was the Street Art Sign Workshop led by Townsville based street-art artist Kennie Deaner of Baret One (instagram baret_one_). Participants helped to create a 'TYTO Art Gallery' sign using aerosol street art techniques as a group to be used as the sign for the gallery. On Saturday, April 10, was the The Street Art Sign workshop on Painting Workshop, with Troy Wyles- Thursday 8 April 2021 Whelan returning to lead the event. Troy shared tips, techniques and ideas to help participants create their own artwork for the Youth Week Exhibition, and let their imagination run wild to create unique and interesting works of art. It was great to see so many younger community members get involved and join in the Youth Week events. The completed artworks from all workshops may be displayed as part of the Youth Week Art Exhibition that is hosted at the TYTO Regional Art Gallery from 16 April to 16 May 2021.

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TONIGHT the TYTO Regional Art Gallery is proud to officially host the opening night of the 2021 Youth Week Art Exhibition.

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The 2021 Hinchinbrook Youth Week Art Exhibition is where anyone aged between 12-25 has been able to enter his or her artwork over the past weeks to be on display during the month-long Exhibition event. This Art Exhibition has been designed to give the Hinchinbrook youth a voice,

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The Paintball Canvas Game held on Wednesday 7 April 2021

through creative expression, on their experience of being a young person in the Hinchinbrook Shire. The exhibition opens tonight, Friday 16th April, at 6pm, and will run until Sunday 16 May at 4pm. The exhibition will include artwork from local youth, as well as all the artworks produced during the corresponding Youth Week project events. For more information, head over to the Hinchinbrook Shire Facebook Event, or contact Council on 4776 4600.

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The great outdoors beckon as Queensland relaxes restrictions QUEENSLANDERS will be able to hold unlimited private gatherings outdoors as authorities ease a raft of restrictions tomorrow. From 6am Thursday, 15 April, several restrictions will be relaxed, meaning masks will only be mandatory in certain settings and families can visit ill or elderly relatives in hospital or nursing homes as normal. Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk thanked Queenslanders for their patience and cooperation throughout the pandemic. From 6am, Thursday, 15 April 2021:

will still be circumstances under which people cannot visit high-risk facilities across Queensland. More information is available on Queensland Health’s website. • Gatherings in private residences (homes and accommodation) will increase from 30 to 100. • There will be no restrictions on the number of people that can gather in public spaces. • Retail food services, entertainment venues and high-risk businesses can open for standing when eating and drinking, both inside and outside.

• Face masks will only be mandatory in airports and on planes. Masks will no longer be required in indoor spaces such as shopping centres, supermarkets, retail outlets or public transport or outdoors when you can’t physically distance, however masks will still be required in high risk settings such as hospitals and aged care facilities.

• All restrictions previously in place for outdoor based businesses, activities and undertakings will be removed, except for dance and music festivals which still need to meet some requirements.

• Hospital patients, aged care and disability accommodation residents and prison inmates can resume receiving visitors as normal. There

Minister for Health and Ambulance Services Yvette D’Ath acknowledged the prompt response by health workers and Queenslanders.

“Throughout the recent clusters, our contact tracers were working hard to follow up close and casual contacts and get the word out about venues that positive COVID-19 cases visited. This helped us to quickly contain the spread,” Minister D’Ath said. “Thank you to all those who turned out to get tested. We had an overwhelming response and this has all played a role in easing restrictions two weeks down the track and further open up the state to Queenslanders and visitors. “The Chief Health Officer is satisfied the risk of there being more cases in the community is now very low,” she said. Queensland’s Chief Health Officer

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Dr Jeannette Young reminded Queenslanders and visitors to the state to remain vigilant. “It’s great news that we’re able to ease even more restrictions and while we’re not yet returning to normal, we’re steadily getting closer,” Dr Young said. “We’re very lucky here in Queensland to be able to have gatherings and outdoor events, to go out to restaurants and cafes, go dancing and only have to wear masks in certain settings. “But we must remember that we’re still in the midst of a global pandemic. We must continue to be vigilant. “Get tested if you have any COVID-19 symptoms, stay at home when you’re sick, check in to venues, and continue to practice good hand hygiene and physical distancing as much as possible so we can continue to live with minimal restrictions.”

• Dancing is allowed under the one person per 2 square metre rule and physical distancing observed both indoors and outdoors.

Report tabled into the high level of First Nations people in custody and oversight and review of deaths in custody AN Upper House Select Committee has today handed down its report and recommendations into the high level of First Nations people in custody and the oversight and review of deaths in custody. "The tabling of this report today marks 30 years since the Royal Commission into Aboriginal Deaths in Custody, and sadly, we are no closer to addressing the over-representation of First Nations people in the criminal justice system. It is extremely disappointing that many of the recommendations made in the Royal Commission's report have still not been implemented and that governments have even given up monitoring implementation of those recommendations", said the Committee Chair, Mr Adam Searle MLC. "On this crucial issue, NSW has lost its way. The question remains whether it has the will to find it again."

The Chair continued, "While many witnesses and stakeholders in the inquiry process are rightly concerned that this report will be just one of many that will be left on the shelf to gather dust, we believe that this report and its recommendations provide the opportunity to bring about important changes for First Nations peoples, particularly in light of the momentum currently taking place with Black Lives Matter movements here and around the world." Like the many reports before it, the committee's report highlights the systemic and entrenched disadvantage being faced by First Nations communities, contributing to disproportionate rates of incarceration. While the committee makes important recommendations aimed at diverting First Nations adults and youth away from the criminal justice system, it also calls upon the NSW

Government to address the underlying drivers leading to over-representation, including disadvantage in the areas of health, housing, employment and education. The Select Committee makes 39 recommendations to address the overrepresentation of First Nations people in the criminal justice system and to enhance the oversight arrangements for the review of deaths in custody. This includes specific legislative reforms in relation to bail and offensive language provisions, and the expansion of diversionary programs and specialist courts. Importantly, the report also calls for improved health screening and mental health services to be delivered in correctional centres, and a thorough review of the coronial system, given the significant delays being endured by families with inquests.

The Chair concluded, "One of the committee's key recommendations is that the NSW Government expand the functions of the Law Enforcement Conduct Commission to undertake full investigations in relation to deaths in custody. Although a number of options were put forward by stakeholders, the evidence was that this was the best way forward in the current circumstances and will instil greater confidence, independence and transparency in the process. We hope that this recommendation, along with others we have made, provide a realistic roadmap for government to deliver better outcomes for First Nations people and for others in the criminal justice system." The committee's report and other inquiry documents can be found on the committee's website.

Babinda Visitor Information Centre is celebrating 25.5 years of service IN 1994, the Trader’s Association of Babinda initiated the quest for a Visitor Information Centre at Babinda. Division One Councillor at this time, Angle Mustafa, was also aware of the potential of tourism in this area. Angle voiced this idea at a full meeting of the Council and was supported unanimously by his fellow councillors. The first Babinda Visitor Information Centre meeting, to gauge the number of people interested in working as volunteers at the Centre, was held on Tuesday 26th September 1995. The Centre opened for business on Thursday 28th September 1995 and was officially opened on 10th

November 1995 by Cr Tom Pyne, Mayor of Cairns City. The Centre currently has 25 members, all volunteers. Several original 1995 members continue to work at the Centre today. Volunteers will celebrate reaching this milestone on Babinda Market Day, 8 May, with their presence downtown and a certificate presentation. We continue to operate as a fully VOLUNTEER workforce and we are the ONLY fully accredited Visitor Information Centre in the Cairns region. We provide information, brochures and maps to visitors and locals alike. Come in for a chat with our friendly volunteers.

DINING OUT

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BEACHSIDE DINING AT NOORI’S

OORI’S Beach Bar and Restaurant is a vibrant, thriving business nestled in the heart of the cafe district, with ocean views being right on the edge of the palm trees and sand of Mission Beach. Fresh and fun with delicious food and boasting “the best cocktails in North Queensland”, Noori is the perfect place to hold an event such as weddings, birthdays, engagements, and being a child-friendly venue, christening celebrations and family get togethers.

What’s On: Happy hour/Sunset Sessions are on daily from 4pm, with great drink specials. Coming up for Mother’s Day at Noori is their delectable Mother’s Day High Tea Brunch. This will include 3 courses, speciality teas, and a cocktail on arrival, with a cocktail dress code. Adults: $65, kids under 12: $35. Mexican Mondays have just been launched, and begin every Monday

from 3pm. Specials include $10 tacos and $12 margaritas. Every Sunday, Noori supports local sports groups with a raffle and wheel of fortune jackpot. Each week the jackpot goes up $100, and all proceeds from tickets go to supporting the local sports groups. Come and enjoy live music every Sunday from 4pm for their popular Sunday Sunset Sessions. Noori Beach Bar and Restaurant is proud of its great vibe, and friendly, warm and welcoming staff, and looks forward to greeting you with the same hospitality soon.

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Delicious Breakfasts, Lunches and Dinners

Available Dine In and Take Away OPEN: 7am - 2pm Sun-Wed; Open from 7am until late for dinner Thursday, Friday and Saturday night

SAPORE DI ITALIA Italian Restaurant and Coffee Shop 54 Rankin Street, Innisfail – Phone

4061 2326

Experience the Best Food by the Finest Chefs

Visit the Kurrimine Beach Motel Restaurant

OPEN 7 NIGHTS A WEEK Caters For: Weddings,

TULLY – PHONE: 4068 1180 BISTRO open 7 days a week for LUNCH 12-2pm; and Mon–Sat for DINNER 6-8pm Due to Covid Restrictions Bookings are a Must We are the Club that entertains with Trivia, Bingo, Poker, Pokies, Keno. There is something for everyone, so come in and become a Member TODAY – Still only $5 for a year.

Conventions, Conferences, Meetings, Special Occasion Parties

(Large or Small) ROAST NIGHT - Wednesdays FISH NIGHT - Fridays BBQ NIGHT - Sundays Various Menu Other Evenings

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KURRIMINE BEACH MOTEL RESTAURANT Make a Booking – Phone 4065 6256

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Two Restaurants – One Great Location!

In the old Coffee Club next to the RSL

BOTH RESTAURANTS ARE LICENSED Riverfront Cafe is open for Breakfast and Lunch 7 days from 6:30 am, serving all afternoon Wednesday-Saturday and closing at 3 pm Sunday-Tuesday

Bunmee’s Thai and Aussie Kitchen Wednesday to Saturday Night, 5 pm til late

OPENING A NEW RESTAURANT/CAFE * NEW OWNERS * NEW CHEF

Advertise in our Dining Guide Tell everyone and be part of our Dining Guide Contact: 4068 0088 or 0438 450 250

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PHONE: 0428 669 353 The Cassowary Coast Regional Council is seeking applications for the following positions:

PV-025/21 - Waste Support Officer - Tully PV-026/21 - Waste Support Officer - Innisfail PV-023/21 - Truck Driver PV:024/21 - Transfer Station Attendant Applications close Tuesday, 4th May, 2021, at 10:00am. Apply via Council’s website: www.cassowarycoast.qld.gov.au/positions-vacant James Gott, Chief Executive Officer

The Cassowary Coast Regional Council is seeking applications for the following position:

PV:022/21 Labourer Water

Applications close Thursday, 22nd April, 2021, at 10:00am The role reports to the Supervisor Water Reticulation and will be responsible for maintenance and construction of water mains and water services.

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High Tea Saturday, 15th May, 2021 Doors Open 1.30 pm

Tully Country Club BYO TEA CUP

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TICKETS: Adults $20 | Children $10 AVAILABLE FROM TULLY DRAPERY

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This role is required to work in an after-hours on call roster rotation scheme after attaining necessary skills and knowledge, including weekends. The successful candidate must have a General Safety Construction Card or have the ability to obtain. The successful applicant will be required to complete a Pre-employment Drug and Alcohol screen and a Full Medical Assessment. Apply via Council’s website: www.cassowarycoast.qld.gov.au/positions-vacant James Gott, Chief Executive Officer

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HE rural lifestyle of this lovely home will suit the needs of many!

There is a rear entrance to the backyard if need be. Great area for the kids to enjoy the open space.

With only two close neighbours and none at the rear, it is the ideal location for the family or retiree.

Just minutes to beautiful Etty Bay, Mourilyan Harbour boat ramp, great schools and convenience stores.

ONLINE AUCTION

WEDNESDAY 21 APRIL

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

LIVE ONLINE AUCTION - 9AM START GENERAL GOODS & CHATTELS

FORK FORCE 2.5 FORKLIFT, ISUZU FTS 4WD FLAT DECK WATER TRUCK, TWIN AXLE ENCLOSED TRAILERS, STUMP GRINDER, WOOD CHIPPER, PORTABLE SHOWER & TOILETS, HOWARD EHD180 SLASHER, HUSQVARNA RIDE ON MOWER, 4WD CANOPIES & TRAY BACKS, PIANOLA, STANLEY FATMAX SPIRIT LEVELS, 3 PHASE ELECTRIC HOIST MOTOR, ESKIES, SOUNDER/FISH FINDERS, CATERING CONTROLLED SOCIAL DISTANCING VIEWING TUESDAY 20 APRIL 9AM - 6PM AT 401 SHERIDAN STREET, CAIRNS NORTH PLEASE NOTE: NO AUCTION DAY SITE ACCESS, LIVE ON LINE ONLY Visit our Website to Create Your Account for Online Bidding & subscribe for our Flyer & Catalogue - www.quaidauctioneers.com.au Note: A 15% Buyers Premium will be added to the knockdown price of each lot sold. This is a (GST Incl.) Sale

Don’t miss this opportunity if you prefer a country setting. Just minutes to the Innisfail CBD. http://aarealty.net/ property/1183/

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The large rumpus / family room that spills out into the double garage is an amazing addition.

There are three bedrooms, comfortable lounge area, kitchen / dining combined, bathroom and two toilets.

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* Set of 2 x 3 bedroom flats * Located close to one of Ingham’s major shopping centres * Each flat has a neat kitchen with the upstairs flat having a modern bathroom area 13thseparately December, 2019 at 12 Noon * Friday, Toilets located to bathrooms in both flats * Partly airconditioned and are mostly tiled through 34 The Esplanade, (Cassadys) Forrest Beach heavy traffic areas. • Absolute beachfront * 2 bay shed at the block rear ! • Zoned - General residential • 708 Square Metres • Power & town water run past block * 774 sq.m. property is mostly fenced Freehold tenure • Ideal spot for home ! * •Also short drive from other shops, thea beach centre of town, schools, pool and hospital. TO BE HELD AT FELIX REITANO’S AUCTION ROOM AT $239,000. INSPECTIONS BY APPOINTMENT 109 CARTWRIGHT STREET, INGHAM

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401 Sheridan Street, Cairns North - Phone 4051 3300 SOUTH JOHNSTONE

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4 1 1 land area 1,012 sqm This cottage is nestled in a quiet village with a land area of 1,012 sqm. The home which is in need of repairs consists of three bedrooms, one bathroom, one toilet, kitchen / dining combined and a separate lounge. Single carport, front deck and entertainment area. There are a variety of shade trees and some fruit trees. Close proximity to popular schools, Post Office, convenience store, café, sports club and park. Handy to beautiful swimming holes and a short drive to the Innisfail CBD and most other facilities. $95,000 http://aarealty.net/property/1312/

2 2 3 land area 519 sqm Beach house with absolute ocean views and a gorgeous deck to relax on and enjoy the beautiful breezes. Includes two bedrooms, two bathrooms, two toilets plus a storeroom and lots of undercover parking and a garden shed. Handy to popular Primary School, Café, Post Office and Great fishing spot. Short drive to the Innisfail CBD and most other facilities. Presently returning $250 per week in rent. Excellent tenants in place. A must see! $330,000 http://aarealty.net/property/1334/

3 2 6 land area 1,012 sqm This beautifully preserved family home has housed three generations and has the character and charm of a bygone era. The house is double brick rendered inside and out making it low maintenance, with beautiful black bean timber floors. The kitchen is well appointed and complete with a dishwasher, island bench and a quaint little breakfast nook. Comfortable air conditioned dining area and spacious lounge room. The home is bright with lots of windows letting in the natural light and breezes with high ceilings and a fully insulated roof. Two good sized bedrooms with built-ins, fans and air conditioning. There is another large room on the opposite side of the home which could be easily divided in two to create more bedrooms. There are two bathrooms and a toilet and on the lower level there is an entertainment area and laundry. $ 309,000 neg. http://aarealty.net/property/1331/

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4 2 2 land area 12.8 Ha 4 bedroom home on 12.8 Ha with views and swimming creeks. • Four bedrooms • Fully air conditioned • Colourbond shed • Timber deck with beautiful views. $685,000 - List #1320 http://aarealty.net/rural/1320/

3 1 4 land area 1,004 sqm Newly renovated family home in an elevated area of East Innisfail. Fully airconditioned and all bedrooms have built in robes. • Fully fenced • Entertainment area with bar and BBQ • Colorbond shed with power • New kitchen and bathroom $290,000 - List #1248 http://aarealty.net/property/1248/

3 2 2 land area 810 sqm • 3 bedrooms with air conditioning. • two bathrooms. • Fully tiled throughout. • Huge open plan living room. • Covered entertainment area. • Double carport and Colorbond shed $315,000 - List #1039 http://aarealty.net/property/1039/

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MISSION BEACH, TROPICAL NORTH QLD

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Lot 11, 73 Explorers Drive, South Mission Beach Stunning 180˚ ocean views Open: By Appointment 4 3 2 1

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46 Kennedy Esplanade, South Mission Beach Beachfront home Open: By Appointment 3 3 1 1

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20 Admiralty Street, South Mission Beach 1054sqm*

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7 Rise Crescent, Mission Beach 603sqm*

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Knuth issues blunt warning to State Government MEMBER for Hill Shane Knuth is warning the state government there would be serious consequences if there was blanket legislation put in place on the control of recreational feral pig hunting, under the pretence of the recently announced review of the Queensland’s Animal Care and Protection Act 2001. Mr Knuth expressed deep concerns about the over-reach of government into the private domain and fears the review is due to the recent case of where a Toowoomba woman was fined almost $5000 and charged with one count of unlawfully allowing an animal to injure another animal, after her two dogs bit and held a feral pig. “The RSPCA has long campaigned against recreational pig dog hunting and I have grave concerns they are using this review as a mask to again push this agenda,” Mr Knuth said. "If the state government decides to use this review to crack down on recreational pig hunting in regional Queensland, they will have a revolt on their hands and entire regional communities will be in uproar. "It amazes me that the RSPCA would rather protect feral pigs then our native wildlife including emus, cassowaries and turtles. “Not only do they pose a threat to our native animals, but they spread disease and weeds, devastate crops, and cause massive soil degradation to our creeks and river systems. "Recreational pig hunters are the last line of defence against an explosion in feral pig numbers, which would see widespread destruction of our farming industry and native flora and fauna. “The state government should thank recreational pig hunters for controlling feral pigs in their own time and expense, rather than even considering changing

the Act to penalise this valuable community service.” Mr Knuth said the Queensland Government’s own website stated there were up to 24 million feral pigs in Australia and that they were among Queensland’s most widespread and damaging pest. As part of the review 1080 baiting, transporting leashed dogs in the back of utes and making it law for vets to report animal welfare concerns will be assessed. Community consultation for the review of the Animal Car and Protection Act 2001 is currently under way until midnight Friday, May 21. “I urge all rural and regional Queenslanders to voice their concerns about any proposed changes to the Act which may restrict recreational pig dog hunting for the control of feral pests,” Mr Knuth said. Last week Minister for Agricultural Industry Development and Fisheries and Minister for Rural Communities Mark Furner called for Queenslanders to submit their views in response to the Palaszczuk Government’s major animal welfare law review. The Minister said, in response to evolved “community expectations (on) animal welfare”, Labor wanted feedback on: • Mandatory reporting by veterinary professionals of animal welfare concerns; • Prohibited events, regulated surgical procedures and offence exemptions; • The use of baits and traps; • Restraining dogs in open utility vehicles and trucks; • The use of animals in science; • Inspector powers and arrangements for externally appointed inspectors;

• The management of animals seized during animal welfare investigations; and • Penalties for animal cruelty.

Queenslanders can submit their views up to Friday, May 21, 2021, and should visit biosecurity.qld.gov.au and search for ‘ACPA review’ to complete the survey or submit a written response.

Member for Hill Shane Knuth and Federal Member for Kennedy Bob Katter at the Currajah Hotel Pig Hunt in 2018.

Member for Hill Shane Knuth at the Currajah Hotel Pig Hunt in 2019.

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Germs - Enemy or part of our existence? Viral treatment GREGORY SWAN VIRAL treatment is a fascinating and highly political area, not only when it comes to COVID19. COVID19 does provide an excellent lens to view our medical system through. When the original SARS outbreak happened, the NIH studied available drugs and determined that chloroquine, an antimalarial, acted both as a preventative and a treatment for the original SARS virus. In the early days of COVID19, hydroxychloroquine was trialled by many doctors around the world, often in combination with zinc and antibiotics. This treatment stack had good results, and the countries which

utilized it as a front-line therapy had lower case fatality rates. A few months into the pandemic, Donald Trump mentioned the use of hydroxychloroquine on TV and triggered a rebound effect. Almost instantly, the famous Surgisphere paper was published, a supposed metaanalysis of 96,000 patients at hundreds of hospitals around the globe. The problem was that the company that published was a shell, operated by porn industry and sci-fi writers with fake collaborators, relationships and data sources. This was published in the prestigious Lancet Journal, and the World Health Organization used it as an excuse to terminate their clinical trials of HCQ, stating "It was too dangerous to study". Because of this fake publication published in a prestigious scientific journal, trials for HCQ were terminated all over the world, and many jurisdictions, including some in Australia, made it illegal or impossible for doctors to prescribe HCQ for COVID19. However, time has told the truth, and there are currently more than 230 trials with more than 350,000 patients showing that HCQ is absolutely worthwhile as a frontline therapeutic (synopsis available on www.c19study. com). The question is, why was this promising drug that the NIH themselves promoted, so aggressively suppressed? The answer is Remdesivir, the $3000/ course antiviral which has been sitting on a shelf waiting for use. Gilead created clinical trials that were rapidly rushed, including ignoring measuring the "viral load" due to "time sensitivity". As Dr. Anthony Fauci himself stated, "The reduction of mortality was not

statistically significant" when announcing the results of a non-reviewed commercial clinical trial on TV to the American people. This was eerily word for word the same statement he made about the highly toxic drug AZT for the treatment of HIV, which lead to countless deaths and confusion during the AIDS epidemic. Less than one month after the FDA announced that Remdesivir was approved as the only COVID19 drug, the World Health Organization announced that it should not be used under any circumstances due to toxicity, which was known since trials in Ebola. Somehow a promising cheap generic drug like HCQ was sidelined due to false studies and political announcements, while a poor performing and toxic, expensive patented drug like Remdesivir was fast tracked through the regulatory system. To this day, doctors are still using Remdesivir in hospitals, not because its a good choice, but because using anything other than the FDA approved choice opens them up to legal liability, regardless of the toxicity or WHO position. This is an excellent example of how politics and "regulatory capture" is killing people, and how treatments for viruses are often not data driven. Gregory Swan is an independent researcher, having a formal training in analytical chemistry with experience running biotechnology companies, he has been involved with studying COVID19 and assisting multiple commercial companies with research and business operations

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POLICE No one was in the vehicle at the time and the vehicle was off the road. The Holden utility was reported stolen from a Knox Avenue residence only hours prior. Detectives are appealing for witnesses or any persons that may assist to contact Policelink or Crime Stoppers.

Friday, April 16, 2021 police station and we endeavour to do our best to return the items to their rightful owners. If you do lose any property, we encourage you to contact your local police station to see if the items have been handed in. Nail gun: The pictured nail gun was handed in to the Innisfail Police Station. It was found on Clifford Road around 9pm on March 28. It is possible that it has fallen from a vehicle. Please note that to claim, proof of ownership may be required. QP2100634322 refers.

ON Saturday, April 3, officers were conducting proactive enforcement in East Innisfail and leapt into action after they observed smoke billowing from a Phyllis Street address. At about 3.30pm, the Cassowary Coast Criminal Investigation Branch officers located a shed, well engulfed in flames. A quick response from Plain Clothes Senior Constable Lachlan Ogilvie and Plain Clothes Constable Philip Rohder, arguably saved not only both houses but a mother and child who were inside the house, unaware of the drama unfolding in the backyard. These officers have the potential to be poached into a new career after their quick action and a garden hose was used to douse the flames until other emergency services arrived.

Vehicle fire, Hudson INNISFAIL detectives have commenced investigations after a stolen vehicle was set alight at approximately 9.30pm on Friday night (April 9) on Lawrence Road, Hudson. Members of the public contacted emergency services reporting that the vehicle was engulfed in flames.

High-end speeding, Damper Creek AT aproximately 11.30 am on Sunday morning, police allege a Subaru Liberty overtook their unmarked police vehicle on the Bruce Highway, travelling at 150km/h in a 100km/h zone. Officers intercepted the vehicle containing the driver, a 31-year-old Cranbrook woman and four small children. She was issued with a $1,245 traffic infringement notice and a high speeding suspension notice.

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THE news of Michael Morgan’s retirement last week was significant for several reasons. Not only is it the end of a great playing career, which included state of origin, International honours and an NRL premiership, but Michael’s career has also had some historical significance. Going through the games archives, it is almost a certainty that he is the only great grandchild of a former QLD or NSW player to go on to achieve the same honours at senior level.

series played in Sydney, and it is amazing historically that it occurred at all, given the First World War was already occurring. It was to be the last interstate series until after the war in 1919. To select the 1915 QLD side, a series of trial games were held in Brisbane, and a NQ side travelled to Brisbane to compete. This NQ side was really a Townsville side since Townsville was the only northern centre to adopt rugby league at that stage. A record nine of the NQ side made the QLD touring side, and while QLD lost both games, several of the players went on to play major roles in the game. One player, Duncan Thompson, survived being wounded during the war, to play for NSW, QLD and Australia in

the 1920’s, and later became a very successful and influential coach. Another player, Townsville’s Arch Foley, would go on to become a great administrator in the game, and after he passed away in 1947, the northern inter-town rugby league competition was renamed the “Foley Shield”. Then there was Townsville forward Duncan McIvor, Micheal Morgan’s great grandfather. Duncan McIvor made his debut for QLD on June 5, 1915 in Sydney, while Michael Morgan made his QLD state of origin debut on May 27, 2015, also in Sydney. So with Michael retiring, it is the end of a great and historically unique rugby league playing career, and we wish him well in whatever he does in life.

There are quite a few examples of players emulating their parents in representing either state at senior level, for example recently retired QLD and Australian Woman’s rugby league legend Stephanie Hancock is the daughter of 1970s and 80s QLD and Australian forward Rohan Hancock. Rohan Hancock’s career included being part of the very first QLD state of origin side in 1980. One of his QLD teammates was John Lang. John’s son Martin Lang later emulated his Dad by playing origin for QLD in the 2000’s. Another example is former Cowboys assistant Coach David Furner, who played for NSW and Australia in the 1990s, while his Dad Don played for QLD and Australia in the 1950’s. There are also examples of grandchildren emulating their grandparents in playing interstate football. Current QLD forward Lindsay Collins, for example, is the grandson of 1960-70s QLD, NSW and Australian winger Lionel Williamson, who made his QLD debut in 1964 from Innisfail. Michael Morgan, however, we are sure is the only great grandchild to play interstate football at the highest level. His great-grandfather was 1915 QLD player Duncan McIvor. The QLD NSW series of 1915 was a two-game

The 1915 QLD side with Duncan McIvor right, second throw, Duncan Thompson 3rd from right same row, and Arch Foley 4th from right front row

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Bowls News

Ingham Ladies Bowls INGHAM held their Goodwill afternoon on the 7th April. Our Commonwealth Bank were our sponsors for which we are very grateful. We played 3 games, 8 ends of 2 bowl triples power play, had a fun afternoon and it was a great format that was enjoyed by all. The eventual winners were Grand Grace (Ingham) R.Rose and C.Ellems (Noorla) with 32 points. Carmen Mugica (Noorla) J.Coulson, (Ingham) and K.Haupt (Macknade) were runners upon a count back from L.DiBella (Ingham) J.Leach (Macknade) M.Bandiera (Noorla). Congratulations to the winning team at Ingham’s Goodwill – Grace, Cinzia (Commonwealth Bank sponsor), Rosemary and Carol. Goodwill Runners-up were Carmen, Cinzia (Commonwealth Bank sponsor), Kerryn and Jan.

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Tully Bowls WED 7th April Triples: L. Ceccato, P. Edwards, P. Staier (15) vs V. Bradley, B. Harrop, R. Hudson (4). Pairs: R. Bradley, A. Ray (10) vs R. Downing, R. Senini (16) Winners out of the hat was V. Bradleys team. Sunday 11th April 18 Bowlers braved the humid conditions. Team 1: J. Brown, R. Brunello, V. Bradley (13) vs Team 2: J. Taylor, G. Buick, R. Senini (11) Team 3: R. Bradley, J. Townsend, B. Harrop (6) vs Team 4: P. Smith, A. Woollard, L. Brunello (16) Team 5: L. Ceccato, M. Bacic, R. Hudson (8) vs Team 6: R. Downing, R. Wicks, Toni (5) Afternoon Tea. Then Team 1 (4) vs Team 4 (10). Team 2 (9) vs Team 5 (7).

Team 3 (12) vs Team 6 (7). Winners for the day were Team 4: Peter Smith, Adrain Woollard, Lou Brunello. Men’s Pennants start on Saturday. Please see the board for teams. Ladies Pennants are going well and we have played 7 games. Tully/Silkwood/Sth Johnston have joined forces to make up 2 teams of 4. With 2 points for a win, we are on 8. Mixed Pennants are coming up also. Our Easter Saturday Triples went well, a few hiccups plus the rain, but a lovely friendly event. Thanks to John and Ray for having the gardens and the green looking so good, we had many reports on how lovely the club looks. Thanks also to Avis Ray and her helpers in the kitchen for the great food. Thanks also to the Barman for the day, Gordon Williams. Our condolences to Club Member, Betty Cochrane and her family on the passing of her husband John Cochrane. John had been a member of our Club for many years, and was very involved in the running of our club plus various positions on District Management. RIP John. Anyone wishing to learn to play bowls, please come and see us. We are always looking for new members. What a great way to make new friends and enjoy a sport that is so addictive!! Cheers!

Ingham Bowls THURSDAY night barefoot bowls results for 8th April: • Winning team with the highest loosing score was: Lynette Croton, Dion Hayes, Maria Moore Alf Di Bella. • George Croton, Anita Norton, Luisa Di Bella, John Piotto def. Lynette Croton, Dion Hayes, Maria Moore & Alf Di Bella 12 – 9. • Dav Hoppey, Yvonne Roberts, Joey Di Bella, Stan Cotton def. Danny Chappell, Audrey Scott, Tom Newsam & Bob Bell 18 – 4. Friday Men’s Pairs, 9th April: • Winners: Delmo Ganza & John Hamlyn. • Delmo Ganza, John Holland def. Vic Holland & Peter Herman 22 – 13. • Pat Ryan, Ian Muldowney def. Gary Brierley & Stan Richards 17 – 10. • Kevin Lawlor, Allan Hodson def. Bob Bell & Andrew Cole 18 – 16. • John Holmes, Stan Cotton, Tony Koop def. Trevor Pallanza, Kevin Walker & Ren Cantatore 15 – 12. • Stewart Scott, Glen Torrisi def. Russell Peterson & Brad Wilson 16 – 15. Sadleir’s Trophy results played at Noorla 10th April: Ingham 0, Noorla 3. Royal Hotel Trophy results: Ingham 3, Noorla 1. Mixed Social Bowls results for 11th April: • Winners: Roger Celotto, Luisa Di Bella & Stan Richards. • Bob Bell, Elsa Piotto, Peter Herman drew with Kevin Lawlor, Jan Craven &

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Allan Hodson 19 - 19 (15 points to 13). • Roger Celotto, Luisa Di Bella, Stan Richards def. Bev Eddleston, Pat Ryan & John Hamlyn 22 - 17 (19 points to 10). • Maria Moore, John Eddleston, Allen Torielli, Tony Koop def. John Holmes, Dav Horsley, Andrew Cole Cliff Johnson 22 - 20 ( 17 points to 10). Championship Fours Final results for 2021: Joey Di Bella, Jeff Crossman, Glen Torrisi Phil Kite def. Alf Di Bella, John Piotto, Ren Cantatore & Rico Basaglia 19 – 17. Congratulations to Phil’s team. Bar Open Tuesdays 4 - 6pm. Barefoot Bowls Thursday 6-8 pm. Call 07 4776 2117 to put your name on the board by 5:30pm. Men will be competing in Blue and Purple Pennants from 16- 18 th April. Bowl well Boys!

Denise Charman won by a comfortable margin over Bev Marsden. Social Bowls Tim Wallis and Brian Brooks def. Delmo Tarditi and Ann Hollingsworth 26/13 Denise Charman and Bev Marsden def. Alan Hudson and Len Charman 14/10 For those who want to experience the fun and challenges of lawn bowls — we offer FREE COACHING LESSONS. Age got no limit! Our contact No. 0459 211 552. In doubt of play, give us a call. All are welcome. SBC members and those who want to join us, Yearly Membership fee is $100.00. For second club members the yearly fee is $20.00. You can also follow us on Facebook.

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WEDNESDAY 31 March Social Bowls Delmo Tarditi and Tim Wallis def. Alan Hudson/Barry Green, Anna Della Bella 17/13 Wednesday 7th April Social Bowls Denise Charman, Alan Hudson, Russ Marsden def. Delmo Tarditi, ”Dutchy”, Beverly Marsden 27/20 Sunday 11th Social Bowls Brian Brooks, Mirella Berryman/ Annette Gauci def. Daniel Gauci, Delmo Tarditi 22/14 Denise Charman, Mow Joseph def. Dan Dunn and Rob Newell 25/13 Monday 12th Round 8 of the Ladies White Pennants Bowls played at Silkwood. 2 Teams from Edmonton played 2 Teams from Silkwood. SBC Team: Denise Charman, Jean Messina, Nera Rowe, Samantha Harris def. Edmonton Team: Glennis Buttigieg, Denise Quinn, Ann Winsor, Christine Popplin 22/16 Edmonton Team: Terry McAlaray, Kath O’Halloran, Deb Maxwell, Bev Hill def. SBC Team: Louise Hoskin, Anna Rowbottom, Bev Achillies, Val Zamora 22/20 Total score : SBC 42, Edmonton 38. Wednesday 14th Start of Club Championship Ladies Singles.

WHAT a significant day it was for Innisfail Ladies on Wednesday, April 14; we were the first ones to bowl on the new synthetic green. Due to the extraordinary efforts of Berry’s Bowling Systems workmen and support of the men of Innisfail Bowls Club, the green was ready for bowling on Wednesday. The ladies were quick to take up the offer, and so at 1.30pm the first bowls were bowled. Joan Atkinson will be recorded as winning the first toucher on the new green. Feedback among the ladies was all positive after the first six ends with comments such as “Yes! Yes!”, “It’s a great green!”, and thumbs up all round. A heavy downpour of rain proved the great absorption capabilities of the green, and its perfectly level surface. Two games of social bowls were played: Lyn Stevenson, Helen Paterson and Dell Steve defeated Eileen Hamann, Dian Catelan, Pam Anderson and Catharina Cook 15 - 7. Bev Anderson, Maisie Smith and Debbie Fitzgerald defeated Diana O’Brien, Vera Rowe and Joan Atkinson 17 - 10. This afternoon, Innisfail Ladies will host Edmonton Ladies in the next round of Pennants.

Innisfail lady bowlers were part of history on Wednesday as they were the first to have a roll up on the newly laid synthetic green.

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Macknade Bowls Social – Triples L. Marbelli, L. Schifilliti, M. Hugo def. B. Haupt, G. Nixon, K. Haupt 25 to 11 Social – 4/3 E. Piotto, M. Marbelli, K. Nixon, G. Hooper def. M. Blake, J. Hugo, R. Fichera 30 to 11 Played on: Sunday 11 April 2021 Social – 4/3 J. Leach, F. Rosadi, M. Thompson, J. Righetti def. B. Brooker, K. Nixon, K Haupt 26 to 6 Pennants Practice Game 1– 4’s S. Maggiora, J. Thompson, G. Harvey, C. Bartrop def. L. Marbelli, S. Leary, A. Fudriga, J. Eyre 19 to 8 Pennants Practice Game 1– 4’s B. Haupt, M. Marbelli, G. Nixon, L. Schifilliti def. M. Blake, M. Dorey, D. Piotto, B. Cummins 16 to 6 Pennants Practice Game 2 – 4’s M. Blake, M. Dorey,

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Tully Golf TODAY we had 30 players, playing for trophies donated by Tackle World Tully. Winning the day with a great score of 43 points was Kim Milini who nudged out Roy Favier on 42 points. Brice Henry came in next with a score of 38 points & rounding out the final placing was Mickey Davis on 37 points. NTPS 2/11 went to Brice Henry & 7/16 was taken out by Kim Milini. The club would like to thank Tackle World Tully for their support. Thursdays Sporters had a field of 31 taking part with Neil Reardon winning on a count back with 21 points. 6 hole winner was Mickey Davis on 15 points and winning the rundown were Brice Henry & Gary Rixon with Vessa Hyytinen showing great skill on the greens winning with 11 putts. NTPS 1/10 Neil Reardon 2/11 Mickey Davis 3/12 & 9/18 B Grade Jim Boston 5/14 Simon Strutt 7/16 Noel Wagner 9/18 A Grade Mike Kennedy C Grade John Cunningham. Next weeks is sponsored by Live Life Pharmacy & we are playing a Single Stroke Event.

El Arish Golf TRUE to the adage ‘it won’t happen overnight, but it will happen’ we finally got to hold our deferred OPENING WEEKEND last Sat/Sun. We had great fields both days, with Saturday’s event being a 4BBB Stableford. The winning team of Caryl Lavell/ Kaz Marshall came in with a great 45 points, followed by team Dave Wylie/Liz Marland on 43.LADIES NTP winners:

which will be played next Sunday 18th April at 9:00 am – good luck to all the players involved.

Pennants Practice Game 2 – 4’s B. Haupt, M. Marbelli, G. Nixon, L. Schifilliti def. S. Maggiora, J. Thompson, G. Harvey, C. Bartrop 14 to 6

This week the Men’s Club will commence the Division 1 and Division 3 pennants competition with Division 1 playing at Innisfail and Division 3 at South Johnstone. Players will be contacted this week regarding the teams.

South Johnstone Bowls LAST Friday night 32 bowlers enjoyed a game of bare foot bowls at the South Johnstone Bowls Club with visitors from as far away as Weipa enjoying a night of bowls, with the overall winners on the night going to Kristy Johnson, Tabby Lucas, Vera Rowe and Anna Rowbottom. At the next Friday Night Bowls which is due to be held on Friday 14th May Club Patron Wally Kriesel will be donating meet trays as prizes for the night – all visitors and members are welcome to attend. The men’s club championship fours were played on Sunday with the teams skipped by Shane Mc Inerney and Roy Mc Carty progressing through to the final

#2/11 Tracey Dickinson [Cairns GC] - #4/13 Caryl Lavell - #5/14 Kelly Cavallaro - #6/15 Lisa Spiegler. MENS NTP winners: #2/11 Jamie Smith - #4/13 Paul Marland - #5/14 Dave Wylie - #6/15 Harry Spiegler. Sunday we played a Stroke event, with LADIES results: Winner - Kelly Cavallaro 67 Nett - R/Up on a c/b Hipas Donald 70 Nett. MENS results: Winner - Arthur Hamilton 65 Nett - R/Up Wayne Bolton 67 Nett. LADIES NTP winners: #2/11 Lyn Lissa [Gordonvale GC] #4/13 Julie Wallace [Cairns GC] - #5/14 Kelly Cavallaro - #6/15 Tracy Dickinson [Cairns GC]. MENS NTP winners: #2/11 Russell Lissa [Gordonvale GC] #4/13 Nyall Tricky - #5/14 Tony Haydock - #6/15 Jim Boston [Tully GC]. All winners thank our Sponsors - CAIRNS GOLF WORLD, represented by Neil and Shane, who played in the field on Sunday. We also thank players from Cairns, Gordonvale and Tully who supported us on the weekend. Further results for events last week: TUESDAY’s comp 6/4 won by Wayne Fiechtner [a Maryborough visitor] with a 35 [who also won NTP #4/13] with R/Up Paul Marland on 34. NTP #5/14 Ladies - Lisa Spiegler and Caryl Lavell winning the Approach shot on #3/12. SPORTERS last Thurs 8/4 played 2nd 9 Stroke results: Winner - Jackson Piner 29 - Ian McLaughlin 2nd with 30 - M.Gilles 3rd with 32. Least Putts was a ‘cut cards’ decider with Ron Rackley winner with 12. NTP winners: #10 - #11 and #16 Jake Perkins - #12 Mattie Smith - #13 Jackson Piner - #14 L.Threlfell [winning the meat voucher for $30] SPORTERS last week was sponsored by Dave Wylie, and all winners thank Dave. SATURDAY a 3 Ball Ambrose will be played, sponsored by Joe & Gloria James.

Innisfail Men’s Bowls THE long-awaited news is our new green is all finished and ready for bowling again. Social bowls will be played on Thursday and Saturday afternoons. Names need to be in by 1.00pm and visitors are most welcome. The first-round of 2021 Pennants competition will be played this Saturday. Three teams in 1st Division will be playing at Innisfail against South Johnstone, two teams will be playing at Marlin Coast in 2nd Division and two 3rd Division teams will travel away to play Tully. Please check the notice board for teams and transport.

Innisfail Golf WEDNESDAY All Sporters March 31 1st: Glenn Powell - 24pts 2nd: Phil Enright - 21pts 3rd: Geoff Johnston - 20pts Junior Golf - Sunday, March 28 9 Hole Novice: Aaron Gattera 9 Hole Modified: Lachlan Lyons 6 Hole Modified: Brennan Coffey Friday, March 26 It was another great junior golfing session with Luke Newman, a PGA professional last Friday afternoon. Newman reminded the juniors about ‘looking like a golfer’ and provided them with some fantastic chipping tips. They finished with a short game of 2 Ball Ambrose playing the worst shot. Newman will be back at the club again on Friday, April 30. Upcoming events: April 16 - Friday Sporters competition April 17 - In Electrics Single Stableford

PGA professional Luke Newman from Cairns ran a clinic where he passed on valuable chipping tips to Innisfail’s junior golfers

Crushers first round results JOE PENNISI

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D. Piotto, B. Cummins def. L. Marbelli, S. Leary, A. Fudriga, J. Eyre 11 to 7

We wish our Men’s Red Pennant Team good luck in their games in Townsville this weekend.

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only muster 1 more try. Best for Crushers was David Casale, Zac Sillis and Damian Devietti.

April 18 - Junior Golf April 21 - Wednesday All Sporters April 23 - Friday Sporters competition April 24 - Top End Apps 2 Ball Ambrose April 25 - Junior Golf April 28 - Wednesday All Sporters April 30 - Friday Sporters competition

Junior golf winners Aaron Gattera, Brennan Coffey and Lachlan Lyons

Glenn Powell won the Wednesday All Sporters competition on March 31

Blackhawks girls in the team, we ran out deservedly winners 24 - 8. The whole side played great, but it was Emma Wood, Jodie Tilse and captain Eryn McCulloch who stood out.

The A grade side ran out winners 46 - 8. The Crushers were dynamic in the first half, racing to a

The reserve grade started the year with a good win over Burdekin 36 - 24. Reserve grade coach Jared Seri was happy with the effort, but will need to tidy up in defense. 3 tries to Kurtis Solari, and Matthew Chiesa was the highlight of a good win.

The U19s struggled to get a side together, but with the help of 3 Townsville players a team was formed. With little training under their belt, they tried hard to compete, but were thoroughly beaten 50 - 0. This team will develop over the coming weeks as they get to know each other better.

24 to 4 lead. A bit of drop ball in the 2nd half allowed Burdekin to have a fair bit of possession but could

The women created history, being the first women team to compete in a structured comp. With 3

This week we travel to Charters Towers for the 2nd round of matches.

CRUSHERS had a great start to the TDRL competition last weekend, winning 3 out of 4 grades against Burdekin.

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Mission Beach and Tully Cricket clubs awards presentation MARIA GIRGENTI MISSION Beach Cricket Club recently held their annual awards presentation at MARCS Park together with Tully Cricket to celebrate individual and team achievements during the 2020 - 2021 season. A combined game with players and parents kickstarted the evening, and after the official proceedings a barbecue was enjoyed by all. Official proceedings were opened by Mission Beach Cricket Club President Martin Harris, and among those in attendance were founding club members Lachie and Lyn Rick and Life members Brad and Jane Berge. Tully

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Robertson presented certificates to Tully Level 2 team, with Aiden Getejanc (Coach's award), Jackson Simpson (Best Batsman) and Riley Lindsay (Best Bowler). Carlo Manno, coach of Mission Beach Level 2 team, presented certificates, and major award recipients were Tadhg McDavitt (Best Bowler) and Riley Berge (Best Batsman). Certificates were presented to team members by Mission Beach/Tully Level 3 coach Dennis Lindsay. Rohan McDavitt was named Most Improved Player and Dante van Vuuren Best Bowler, while captain Brendan Verri won the Best Batsman award. The Frank Fillis Young Cricketer Encouragement Award for the Best

Tully Cricket President Jake Robertson with Tully Level 2 award winners and team members

MARIA GIRGENTI CASSOWARY Coast Cyclones had one of their players up for the top gong at Cricket Far North Awards presentation, held at Pullman Cairns International Hotel in Cairns last Saturday, which featured former Australian and Queensland Bulls cricketer Luke Feldman as a special guest. Gloveman Matthew Smart was named Wicket Keeper of the Year in the Cricket Far North 2nd Grade Blue competition, taking eight catches and one stumping throughout the 2020-2021 season. Smart also made his A grade debut for Cassowary Coast Cyclones last November in Round 4 against Mulgrave at home, where he took three catches behind the stumps. The club wished to congratulate Smart on his award and great efforts throughout the season, in what can sometimes be an underappreciated role. Amy Hunter from Atherton Cricket Club, who played for Innisfail Thunder Women's team in the CFN competition, received a special mention for her achievements. Hunter was 2021 recipient of the prestigious Jodie Fields Young Cricketer

Junior Cricketer during the season was presented to Austin Stuart. The Club Person of the Year was awarded to Steven McDavitt for his hard work in mowing the grounds, so they were game-ready. Club presidents and coaches congratulated all award winners, and thanked everyone involved in all aspects of the game. It is the players, parents and volunteers' commitment, grit, tenacity, and positive attitudes that make it great to be part of these two clubs and wonderful community. A special thanks to club sponsors, Mark and Faith Stuart from Bond Clean Mission Beach and David Williams from Turtle's Pool and Spa Technologies, for their valued contributions this season.

Coach Carlo Manno with Mission Beach Level 2 award winners and team members

Matthew Smart wins 2nd Grade Blue Wicket keeper of the Year Award

Mission Beach Cricket President Mick Harris presented the Frank Fillis Young Cricketer Encouragement Award to Austin Stuart

Coach Dennis Lindsay with Mission Beach/Tully Level 3 award winners and team members

Brendan Verri picks up two Cricket Far North awards

Development Scholarship, valued at $3,000, to assist her sporting and educational development. The talented all-rounder and right arm fast bowler has an impressive track record playing for teams across Queensland.

Cassowary Coast Cyclones wicketkeeper Matthew Smart picked up 2nd Grade Blue Wicket keeper of the Year Award at Cricket Far North presentation night held in Cairns last Saturday

Tully/Mission Beach Level 3 captain Brendan Verri picked up two awards at Cricket Far North presentation night in Cairns last Saturday. He was named Jimmy Maher Blue Wicket Keeper of the Year (7 catches and 2 stumpings) and Batting Aggregate (320 runs).

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Innisfail Judo Club hosts North Queensland Regional 2 competition Junior Girls (Under 40kg) 1st: Charli-Rose Nurzenski Senior Boys (Under 45kg) 1st: Jonathan Brincat Senior Boys (Under 55kg) 2nd: Rhys Paish Senior Girls - Under 36kg 2nd: Emily Ryder Senior Girls (Under 44kg)

Jade Banno (left) up against Harper Barker from Cairns Judo Club

3rd: Georgia McTaggart Senior Girls (Under 48kg) 1st: Lily De Brincat Senior Girls (Under 57kg) 2nd: Lily De Brincat Senior Girls (Over 63kg) 1st: Cienna Leaver Cadet Men (Under 66kg)

The juniors from Innisfail Judo Club who competed in North Queensland Regional #2 in Innisfail MARIA GIRGENTI INNISFAIL Judo Club recently hosted North Queensland Regional #2 competition, a Queensland State team qualification event which saw 70 judokas from across the region participate and 90 registrations. The club welcomed judokas from Coral Coast Judo Club in Mossman, Cairns Judo Club, Northern Beaches JC, Townsville PCYC Judo Club, Townsville Judo Club, Mackay Kodokan JC and Mount Isa Judo Academy. There were many Wazaris, Golden Scores and Ippons throughout the competition, followed by the awards presentation. Innisfail judokas performed well, and finished with nine gold, eight silver and six bronze. Innisfail Judo Club was second overall, with 111 points (40 wins) and (36 losses) just behind Coral Coast Judo Club on 119 points (39 wins) and (22 losses). Notable mentions to Jena Paish who finished fourth in Senior Girls (Under 44kg), Jade Banno fourth in Junior Women (Under 70kg) and fifth in Cadet YEAR ago this week, our Do Jang was destroyed by fire. We lost a lot of our training gear, years of memorabilia and awards but we didn’t lose our spirit nor drive to continue to coach our students. With the total support and community spirit of East Innisfail State School, we are lucky to train in their multi-purpose hall.

1st: Riley De Brincat 3rd: Seth Leaver Junior Men (Under 73kg)

Women (Under 70kg), and Seth Leaver who finished fourth in Junior Men (Under 73kg).

1st: Noah Zieth

Innisfail Judo Club President Paul De Brincat expressed a huge thanks to their incredible team of volunteers.

1st: Noah Zieth

2nd: Riley De Brincat Senior Men (Under 73kg) 2nd: Ben Sultana

"They all go above and beyond to ensure this annual event is the best it can be. A special mention to our wonderful ladies who ran the canteen, as well as all the coaches, referees, table officials, scorers, first aid officer, parents and supporters".

3rd: Allan Surha

After two rounds of the North Queensland Regional competition series, Innisfail Judo Club were sitting second overall on 186 points.

No Limits Division

Medal winners were as follows: Junior Boys (Under 30kg) 2nd: Darcy Tew Junior Boys (Under 42kg) 2nd: Patrick Cannon Junior Girls (Under 29kg) 2nd: Flynn Nurzenski Junior Girls (Under 36kg) 3rd: Flynn Nurzenski of four through to 75. Students are trained in Taekwondo, Hapkido, Arnis de Mano and Tai Chi.

Riley De Brincat (right) fights with Hunta Langley from Coral Coast Judo Cub

Senior Men Open 1st: Ben Sultana 3rd: Noah Zieth Veterans Men (30+) Under 73kg 1st: Allan Surha 1st: Jack Zieth Last weekend, Innisfail judokas competed in Judo Queensland's State Championships held at Redlynch Central Sports Stadium, which was a Queensland State team qualification event. Queensland State Team training for judokas of all age divisions took place the next day with National coach Sensei Gavin Kelly, Queensland state coaches and club coaches at Northern Beaches Judo Club, Yorkeys Knob.

Ben Sultana (blue Gi) in battle with fellow member Noah Zieth

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

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Children’s classes are held from 4pm to 4.45pm and adult’s classes from 5.15pm to 6.15pm, Mondays through to Thursday. The great thing about martial arts is that it is not a seasonal sport and you can start at any time and at any age. We have students from the ages

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Innisfail United senior soccer teams kick off season with a bang MARIA GIRGENTI INNISFAIL United Football senior teams had a cracking start to the FNQ Football season with their 3rd Division and Reserves teams notching up wins over Southside Comets at Edmonton. Innisfail United 3rd Division side started with a 5-2 win over Southside Comets in their opening round fixture last Friday. Two goals were scored by Shannon Baptist, while Travis Calleja, Kalontas Junior Chillya and Damien Musumeci chipped in with one goal each. Innisfail's 2nd Division team went down to Southside 3 - 1 with Ryan King scoring the only goal for Innisfail. It was a full day of soccer action at Walker Road, Edmonton last Sunday with three Innisfail United teams taking on Southside Comets in Round 1 fixtures. At half time, Innisfail United Reserves team led by 2 - 0 at half time, and in a dominant display recorded a 5 0 win over Southside at full time to pick up three points. Innisfail United Premier Men's team went into half time all locked up 1 - 1 in a tight tussle, and after a

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tense second half both teams were still square 1 - 1 at full time. Both teams walked each away with a welldeserved point. In their first game of the season, Innisfail United Premier Youth team had a 2 - 1 loss with Marshall Chiparamando scoring Innisfail's only goal. Innisfail United Premier Women's and Reserves teams had a bye. This evening, Innisfail United 2nd and 3rd Division Men's teams travel to Manunda where they will clash with Edge Hill Tigers. Premier 15/16 team play Stratford Dolphins at Nick Brko Field. Ladies Reserves will go up against Atherton Eagles, and Premier Ladies take on Marlin Coast Rangers in their first home games. On Saturday, a full day of soccer action continues when Innisfail host Stratford at Castor Park, Mourilyan. Under 14/15 JPL at 1.00pm; Premier Youth at 3.00pm and Under 13 JPL at 3.30pm; Premier Reserves Men's and Under 12 JPL teams at 5.00pm and Premier Men's Innisfail United and Southside Comets clash in at 7.00pm. the Premier Youth game. Photo: Kate Maccoll

Innisfail United Premier Reserves Men's team was up against Southside Comets. Photo: Kate Maccoll

Soccer action between Southside Comets and Innisfail United in the Premier Reserves Men's game. Photo: Kate Maccoll

Innisfail United and Southside Comets Premier Youth teams went head-to-head in Edmonton last Sunday. Photo: Kate Maccoll

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Cassowary Coast River2Reef Fishing Association overwhelmed by community support MARIA GIRGENTI CASSOWARY Coast River2Reef Fishing Association is one step closer to reaching its goal of a running an annual tagged barramundi competition after generous donations by several local businesses and Johnstone TAFE and Community Children's Centre. The association was formed by fishing enthusiast Mark Anderson and includes community members, two councillors and Alex Ollson. Sadly, Ollson, one of the first committee members who came up with the idea of running the annual barramundi competition, was tragically killed last December, leaving behind a son and daughter. Ollson's son Lukah, aged three, who is also a mad keen fisherman, attends the childcare centre, and director Kellie O'Connor said they decided to donate $300 to the organisation to keep Alex's legacy alive.

The association aims to enhance marine environments and fishing resources to increase enjoyment and use of marine environments throughout the Cassowary Coast. Melvin Air Conditioning and Refrigeration, Beare Building and RanBuild, Cheryl-Lee Florist and Innisfail Coastal Marine and Outdoors have each donated $500 towards the competition which will be named in honour of Alex Ollson. Innisfail Game Fishing Club is the latest not-for-profit organisation to come onboard with a $250 donation. Tyson Locke, owner/manager of Dust to Sand, a new locally owned and operated fishing and hunting apparel/clothing range, has donated $200 cash and three new shirts to be raffled.

cannot achieve their goals. "This year are working towards securing a Fish Attracting Device (FAD), as well as a barramundi restocking program to release 5,000 barramundis annually." "Member of Hill, Shane Knuth, is aware of our goals, so we plan to work closely with him to lobby for State funding." Members of the public can request to join Cassowary Coast River2Reef Fishing Association Facebook group, which shares current information in relation to their ongoing proposals, submissions, projects and progress in showcasing the Cassowary Coast as a must-visit fishing destination from the rivers to the reef.

Rex Playle from Innisfail River n Reef Tackle and Bait is a major sponsor, and assists with the running of monthly competitions and donation of great prizes.

The Facebook page also contains current and exciting fishing information, fishing action from across the region, where they are biting, and up-to-date weather forecasts.

The association's goal is to raise $8,800 to have seven $1,000 tagged barramundis swimming in rivers and creeks within the Cassowary Coast region very soon.

Mark Anderson said the association is encouraging individuals, and especially businesses, in the Cassowary Coast region to become involved in their exciting initiatives, as without community support, they

Members of the group are encouraged to share stories on their fishing adventures, as well as fishing videos, photos, stories, tips and thoughts on the Facebook group page.

Cassowary Coast River2Reef Fishing Association is working towards running an annual tagged barramundi competition which will be named to honour the memory of Alex Ollson

Youngsters at Johnstone TAFE and Community Children's Centre, director Kellie O'Connor with Mark Anderson from Cassowary Coast River2Reef Fishing Association, Alex Ollson's son Lukah and his grandmother Dee Budd when the $300 donation from the centre was pledged

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RoLy Newton

SEA conditions were better than expected over last weekend, with Sunday being a better day than Saturday, despite the forecast being the opposite. The great run of Coral Trout has continued out on the main reefs, with most boats reporting reasonable catches. Bull Sharks were a massive problem over the weekend, with most boats struggling to land a fish. The Spanish Mackerel are also about in numbers, as normal the pre-season run is mostly made up of smaller specimens in the 60 to 90cm mark. These smaller fish take lures well, and are a great eating size. Be sure to take care when releasing undersize fish, they have a phenomenal growth rate and will reach a legal size within a couple of months. The Nannygai are schooling up well, with most of the inshore grounds loaded with fish. The inshore rubble patches wide of the islands also have reasonable numbers of school sized Spanish, and some early schoolie and spotted Mackerel. The fishing around the islands was a little tougher,

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FISHING with catches mainly consisting of Grass Sweet Lip and the odd Island Trout and Stripey. There have also been plenty of large bait schools with mainly Trevally feeding on them. As the water clears, we will hopefully see schools of Tuna, Queen Fish and the various Mackerels start to turn up. I keep a high-speed spin outfit rigged up, ready to cast in a rod holder on the side of the centre console. Speed is the essence as the feeding schools will often only stay on the surface for a short period of time. I usually rig the outfit with a Arma Mettalik or a Samaki Torpedo lure in the 35 gram size, and then go up or down in size as needed. These are low-cost lures which cast extremely well. Lure fishing in the coastal creeks and estuaries remains tough. Sure, there are some very good catches of both Barra and Mangrove Jacks being caught, but overall a lot of effort is needed. I like prawn patterns at this time of the year, and always seem to eventually find Barra that are willing to eat them. The fish get focused on jelly prawn, and also seem to go off the bite during temperature changes. Another few weeks and the lure fishing in the estuaries seems to improve. Reports have come in of some very good Grunter being caught in the coastal creeks, and the first reports of whiting are starting to be mentioned. The mud crabs seem to be a little hit and miss with some boats reporting some good catches, and others

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like myself missing out. It seems they are not spread out through the creek as yet, so effort needs to be put in to find them. The big plus is the quality, with lots of big old rusty bucks being caught. As the season progresses the quality will drop off, so it pays to put the effort in now. The Hinchinbrook Channel and Missionary bay have been fishing similar to the coastal creeks, not lots of Barra and Jacks but some nice fish being found with effort. This weekend’s very neap tides will drive a lot of anglers crazy, but will suite those that like to fish the deeper sections of the Hinchinbrook channel for Fingermark. My only advice will be to look for snags or structure with some current running onto them. The water height will also be right for the bait and feeding fish to congregate around the deeper holes adjacent to drains in the smaller shallow creeks. Unfortunately, the weather forecast is for 20 knots out wide this weekend. One site has the wind a lot less in close around the coast in the Hinchinbrook area. Lastly, if crabbing, you will need to move your pots regularly to make allowances for the lack of movement in the tide. Good Fishing Roly Newton Tackle World Tully

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Kimberly landed this hard fighting Trevally off Leah McGuckin with a fat fit Sootie from Peter the beach in Cardwell on Sunday, using live Faust Dam. prawns for bait. Kimberly is 5years old.

Lee Mangan Smith with a 111cm barra from a recent trip to Peter Faust Dam.

Harry Corica and Sophie Barnes caught this 85cm Red Emperor (estimated to weigh around 18kg) at Nathan Reef last Saturday (April 10) around lunchtime using a rod and reel with squid as bait

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Innisfail A grade team fires up for huge win against Kangaroos

Innisfail Leprechauns teams travelled to Cairns last Sunday to clash with Cairns Kangaroos in four grades MARIA GIRGENTI AFTER a break for Easter, local rugby league action returned last weekend, and in Round 2 Innisfail Leprechauns teams travelled to Vico Oval, Mooroobool to clash with Cairns Kangaroos in four grades. At half time, Kangaroos held a slim 8 - 6 lead at half time in A grade. In the second half, Innisfail fired up and went on to defeat Kangaroos by 43 - 14. The Open Women's team took to the field for their first match and went down to Kangaroos 44 - 4, after Kangaroos led by 18 - 4 at half time.

Under 18s, which is being played in a 9s format, saw Innisfail defeated by Kangaroos 14 - 10 in the first game, and had a narrow 10 - 8 loss in the second game. It was a low scoring affair in Reserve grade, and at full time nothing could separate both teams with the game ending in a 4 - 4 draw. Tully Tigers had a bye. CDRL Round 2 results - April 9 - 11 A Grade Ivanhoes (28) defeated Southern Suburbs (6)

Mossman-Port Douglas (35) defeated Mareeba (26)

Ivanhoes (12) defeated Southern Suburbs (0)

Cairns Brothers Atherton (6)

Mossman-Port Douglas (18) defeated Mareeba (16)

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Edmonton (36) defeated Yarrabah (30) Innisfail (43) defeated Kangaroos (14) Bye: Tully Ladder: Cairns Brothers 4, Ivanhoes 4, Edmonton 4, Innisfail 2, Yarrabah 2, Southern Suburbs 2, Tully 2, MossmanPort Douglas 2, Mareeba 1, Kangaroos 1, and Atherton 0. Reserve Grade

Kangaroos (4) drew Innisfail (4) Cairns Brothers Atherton (10)

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Edmonton (36) defeated Yarrabah (22) In Round 3 this Saturday, Innisfail will host Southern Suburbs at Callendar Park in their first home games of the season, while Tully Tigers have their first home games against Mareeba Gladiators.