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Branch members of Innisfail/Babinda/Tully National Servicemen’s Association of Australia at their memorial wall in Innisfail. Photo by Maria Girgenti

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Tully Red Cross elect new Committe JILLIAN CABLE THE Tully Branch of the Australian Red Cross held its Annual General Meeting on Monday, August 16, 2021, at its Hall within the Tully Hospital precinct. The society’s members were joined by Mayor Mark Nolan, who chaired the AGM, and Councillors Trudy Tschui and Jeff Baines, and outgoing Cassowary Coast Regional Council CEO, James Gott. After years of valiant service, the outgoing President, Jean Vallianos, decided to step down from her role to spend more time with her family and to promote succession in the Tully Branch. The newly elected Management Committee is comprised of: President: Kathryn (Sue) Pollard Vice President: Stan Perger Treasurer: Wendy Taifalos Secretary: Noelene Bryne Councillor Tschui, portfolio holder for Community and Culture, commended Jean for her service and congratulated the incoming Committee. On behalf of the Cassowary Coast Regional Council, Mayor Nolan thanked Jean for her outstanding service and congratulated the incoming Committee members. He noted that ensuring succession and the ongoing membership of the Tully Branch of the Red Cross

was important, as it provided such valuable service to the community. He advised that this required bringing in younger generations to take up the mantle and partnering with other likeminded organisations to share the load. Councillor Jeff Baines thanked and commended Jean and the Tully Red Cross for their service and, in his capacity as a member of the RSL and the Freemasons, advised that both those organisations stood ready to partner with Tully Red Cross. He particularly mentioned the strength of the Tully branch and its kindness to its community. Principal Richard Graham of Tully State High School introduced the guest speakers, two of his students, Lola Zamova (Senior Leadership President) and Stella Berge (Junior School Captain). Both students spoke about the impacts of COVID19 on them and their fellow students, on their studies, their sporting activities, and ability to interact with other schools, such as attend school camps or leadership forums. Principal Graham added that seventyfive per cent of Tully State High School students travel by bus for periods of 30 to 60 minutes each way to reach school and return home and noted that, due to this, school became their social life, absent which their lives were quite constrained, particularly if sports were also cancelled.

Stella Berge, Junior School Captain, and Lola Zamova, Senior Leadership President, both of Tully State High School, presenting a cheque to outgoing President of the Tully Branch of the Red Cross, Jean Vallianos. Principal Graham also advised that at the beginning of 2021, the school had expected an enrolment of 750 students but had, in fact, received a further 60 students newly arrived in the area. Due to these last-minute enrolments and the impact of COVID19, he had experienced difficulty in finding extra teachers and hoped that the class sizes would be smaller next year if they can be recruited. He opined that whilst COVID19 had been challenging, he admired his students’ optimism and mental toughness. Student Leaders, Lola` and Stella, then presented a cheque for $200, which had been raised in 2020 by selling poppies, to the outgoing President, Jean

Vallianos, who, in turn, presented a small gift in appreciation to each student and thanked them for the donation. Jean advised that she found it wonderful how the students had adapted to life in the pandemic and had kept on learning. Jean then made Red Cross Merit Award presentations to Trevor and Dawn Bailey for their work and highly valued service to the Tully Branch of the Red Cross. To conclude the ceremonies, she thanked the Chair, Mayor Mark Nolan, for presiding over the Annual General Meeting and invited all in attendance to partake in a delicious morning tea of sandwiches, savouries, cakes, slices, biscuits, and nibbles.

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A poignant commemoration by Tully RSL Sub-Branch’s Vietnam Veterans The date of Vietnam Veterans’ Day coincides with the date of the Battle of Long Tan, which occurred on August 18, 1966. The Vietnam conflict lasted from 1962 – 1972 and saw the loss of life of 521 Australian Armed Forces’ personnel and a further 3,000 wounded out of the 60,000 who served.

Some of the many Veterans standing to attention before laying wreaths. JILLIAN CABLE ON an overcast and suitably sombre Wednesday morning, August 18, around seventy people gathered at the Memorial Plaque in Rotary Park at Wongaling Beach to attend the Tully RSL SubBranch’s commemoration of Vietnam Veterans. Organised by its Secretary, David Ryan, this special day of remembrance was attended by Vietnam Veterans and those of other campaigns, the Widows and families of Veterans, State Member for Hill, Shane Knuth, Councillor Tschui, representatives of the Police and Fire Services, and many friends and members of the public wishing to support those who have and still serve in the Australian Armed Forces.

The commemoration commenced with all Veterans present marching behind the Piper to the Memorial Plaque, where David Ryan, Tully RSL Sub-Branch Secretary, gave a moving speech about the difficulties faced by the Vietnam Veterans on their return to Australia. Whilst Veterans of both WWI and WWII had also found it difficult to convey their experiences, many of the Vietnam Veterans had the added burden of feeling alienated from and even booed by the general public, and, initially, estranged from the RSL. Given the very recent events in Afghanistan, Mr Ryan spoke eloquently about the need to ensure that those returning from Afghanistan and the Middle East do not encounter the indifference, or worse, experienced by the Vietnam Veterans. “This is the core of our legacy, namely that there is gratitude and reverence for all who have served. My words to all Afghan Veterans are that we are so proud of you! You were asked to do a

David Ryan, Secretary, and organiser of the Vietnam Veterans’ Commemoration; Robert (Bob) Toy, President; Gordan William, Treasurer; and Alan Corcoran,Vice-President, and Life Member.

job and you did it. Thank you so much! It is now your turn to speak up,” declared Mr Ryan. The Last Post was played, followed by one minute’s silence, the reading of The Ode, and the Reveille. Wreaths were laid by Shane Knuth MP, Councillor Tschui, representatives of the various Armed Forces’ branches in the Vietnam war, the Vietnam War Widows, representatives of the Red Cross and the Police and Fire Services, the

Totally and Permanently Incapacitated Ex-Servicemen and Servicewomen’s Association, and the Dunk Island View Caravan Park, amongst others. David Ryan thanked the Dunk Island View Caravan Park for providing chairs and the set-up for the commemoration and to all the volunteers who had assisted. The Flag was raised to full mast and the service concluded with the playing of the Australian National Anthem. The Tully RSL Sub-Branch then invited those present to partake of drinks and nibbles at the Mission Beach Resort.

The Veterans of many campaigns in front of the Memorial Plaque at Wongaling Beach.

The many wreaths and flowers laid in front of the Memorial Plaque at Wongaling Beach.

Veterans march behind the Piper to the Memorial Plaque at Wongaling Beach.

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HERBERT River RSL hosted the memorial service at Ingham Memorial Botanic Gardens for this year’s Vietnam Veterans Day on Wednesday 18 August 2021. The service was attended by local ex-servicemen and their families in the Hinchinbrook community, as well as being joined by special guests across North Queensland from the Vietnam Veterans and Veterans Motorcycle Club, North QLD Chapter. Also in attendance were local politicians Mayor Ramon Jayo and MP Nick Dametto. RSL President Greg Matheson opened the event, welcoming all the guests in attendance and giving a brief history of Australia’s involvement with the Vietnam War and a little on its aftermath, honouring the Australian forces bravery, teamwork and endurance. He made a special mention of the lesser-honoured roles, no matter whether you were a front-line soldier or in the storeroom. “It didn’t matter what your job was, we were all part of a team,” he said, adding “and we must also never forget our doctors and nurses who kept so many alive.” He also reflected on the impact of service on our veterans’ families, saying “Most of us know how hard it was for our partners and kids. To them we say, sorry.” The Last Post was played on a bugle followed by a moment of silence, then comrades and families of those who were lost and local political representatives lay wreaths on the memorial statue. Following the ceremony, drinks and a finger food lunch was held at the Herbert River RSL, and the party continued at the Station Hotel, Ingham. Vietnam Veterans’ Day is held every year on August

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18 on the anniversary of the Battle of Long Tan in 1966. The Vietnam War was Australia’s longest military engagement in the 20th Century, involving 60,000 Australians over a nearly 10 year period between 1962 and 1972. 521 Australians lost their lives and 3000 were wounded in the conflict. Because many Australians didn’t believe in the war, many soldiers were conscripted and the soldiers weren’t welcomed home properly, not receiving a welcome parade until 15 years later in 1987 in Sydney where 22,000 Vietnam veterans marched, and waiting until 1992 to have the Vietnam Forces National Memorial on Anzac Parade in Canberra to be dedicated. Despite many being conscripted, our men on the

Surviving servicemen and honoured guests pose on the memorial for a group photo

field were dedicated, and did a solid job, representing Australia with honour. Those who didn’t return home severely injured still bear the emotional and physical scars of their service. Understanding this, Vietnam veterans have helped to establish support systems for those in the ex-service community. Open Arms – Veterans & Families Counselling, originally known as Vietnam Veterans Counselling Service, is a lifesaving service that has helped ex-servicepeople of any conflict for over 35 years. If offers free and confidential counselling, group treatment programs, suicide-prevention training, and a community and peer network to support mental health and wellbeing. If you or someone you know could benefit from this service, visit www.openarms.gov.au.

Friends, families and dignitaries lay wreaths on the Ingham war memorial

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Innisfail community honours fallen soldiers on Vietnam Veterans' Day

Di Mecking laid a wreath on behalf of 51 RAR Torres Strait Islands Regiment.

Vietnam Veterans and National Servicemen stand at ease during the commemoration service in Innisfail. STORY AND PHOTOS BY MARIA GIRGENTI THE 59th anniversary of Australia's Commitment to South Vietnam from 1962 - 1975 was remembered in Innisfail on Wednesday. An intimate group gathered for a special Vietnam Veterans' Day commemoration service at the Innisfail RSL cenotaph and paused to honour those who had made the supreme sacrifice.

Parade Marshal Di Mecking brought the parade to ease and attention, while the Last Post was played, a minute’s silence was held, the reading of The Ode, followed by the Reveille. BJ Price said a special dedication prayer before the piper Marc Darveniza played the lament for the wreath laying ceremony.

This battle continued for over three hours, in torrential rain, amid the mud and shattered rubber trees.

Wreaths were laid on behalf of HMAS Cairns, Bob Davis for RAR 1- 9, CCRC Mayor Mark Nolan, Sergeant Bill Dray on behalf of 51 FNQR and all armed services, John Hunt for 2 RAR, Ken Myers for 3 RAR, Mark Millivojevic in memory of Senior Sergeant George Millivojevic 4 RAR, and Douglas McQuiggan and Eddie Egyed on behalf of Peter ‘Prince’ Beaven 6 RAR, and the former RSL President Reg ‘Hammer’ Hamann 7 RAR.

A total of 108 warriors from D Company (6RAR), who were outnumbered 20-1 and up against 2,500 Viet Cong and North Vietnamese enemy troops, triumphed with honour, decency, and courage.

Craig Strutt laid a wreath on behalf of Innisfail RSL, David Grima for all National Servicemen, Di Mecking for 51 RAR Torres Strait Islands Regiment, and Cr Jeff Baines for Sergeant ‘Chicca’ Baines, the fallen and Special Air

The Battle of Long Tan was fought between the Australian Army and Viet Cong forces in a rubber plantation near the village of Long Tan in South Vietnam on August 18, 1966.

Service. FLTLT AAFC Ron Henderson on behalf of the RAAF, as well as individuals and other members of community groups also laid wreaths. Flags were raised to full mast and the service concluded with the playing of the Australian National Anthem.

The Battle of Long Tan is now remembered as an exemplar of Australian soldiers channelling the same attributes of bravery, teamwork, and endurance their forebears displayed in earlier conflicts. A total of 18 Australians were killed in action and twenty-four were wounded, that number exceeded any other single day loss in the Vietnam War. By the time the Vietnam War had ended, close to 60,000 Australians served during a decade of conflict between 1962 and 1972, where tragically 521 lives were lost and 3,000 wounded.

Innisfail RSL Vice President and FLTLT (AAFC) Ron Henderson laid a wreath on behalf of the RAAF.

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SARI HYYTINEN IT is great when we can get into a repetitive mode when we work and do not need to worry about learning new things. But this is a problem if we consider both personal and economic development. Development means that things will change and that many of the items, technology, and processes with which we are familiar, may, one day, no longer exist. This is particularly hard when something on which we relied is no longer available and we have to find a substitute that will work and integrate into our business and/or lives. As a business owner, it is hard to find the time to research and identify an alternative product that will integrate into the business and deliver the same, or a better, result. And then to find the time to source it, have it delivered, and test it, without disrupting workflow and still maintaining productivity. It is great in regional areas to be able to rely on people and people’s knowledge when you have those moments. How often have you been the person to come up with a creative solution for something that has broken and needed a little bit of lateral thinking? This type of thinking is more likely to be found in our rural areas where there is not as much a priority placed on our infrastructure, services, and supply chain as in the cities. This has its pluses and negatives. We have nature right at our doors, but we are not provided with as many services as those available in cities. More importantly and over time, the few that we had are being reduced and so we receive less and less. And this at a period when people are abandoning city life due to COVID19 and coming to regional and rural areas in droves. We now find ourselves in a position where the services have diminished, and assets are being ‘rationalised,’ but demand is increasing. For the powers that be, this is just a numbers game and yet not one of us wants to be thought of as a number. It has become a case of ‘too bad, too sad,’ and we are undeniably a number when it comes to ensuring that we have access to services and the infrastructure that ensures community cohesion and identity. Sorry, but that is the undeniable reality!

Ingham Raintree Community Market ON Sunday, August 15, at the Community Market in Rotary Park, Ingham, a cheque for $1000 was presented to the Ladies from Ingham Palliative Care by the market’s organiser, Linda Hunt. These Ladies do a wonderful job supporting patients at Ingham hospital, and the money, which is collected from the site fees for stalls at the market, is donated to them. There are a lot of regular stallholders who come to the Raintree Community Market, which is held on the 1st and 3rd Sunday of every month except January, and new stallholders and visitors are always welcome.

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Tully Girl Guides’ Cake Stall a popular success JILLIAN CABLE DELICIOUS homemade cakes, slices, and biscuits baked and for sale by the Tully Branch of Girl Guides at their stall outside Tully Drapery on Saturday morning, August 14, were extremely popular with both locals and visitors, and literally sold like ‘hot cakes’. This highly successful fundraising event was to raise money to pay for the maintenance and upgrades to the Girl Guides’ Hall. Planned projects include a ramp and toilets to facilitate access for those with a disability to enable the Girl Guides to share the use of their Hall with other groups, and, thus, assist with the cost of the lease newly entered into with the Cassowary Coast Regional Council. Congratulations to all the Girl Guides who

participated on their culinary skills and industry in making the cake stall such a success. It is associations such as Girl Guides that add to the cohesiveness of communities by teaching young people a sense of service and responsibility, whilst developing their confidence by assisting them to learn new skills and challenge themselves. Congratulations to Tully Girl Guides for developing tomorrow’s citizens and leaders. Girl Guides engages girls and empowers them to influence and create their own experiences based on challenges that they have set, their interests, or adventures they have imagined. Tropical North Girl Guides are currently offering a three-week trial for any girls who would like to try them out. Please email tropicalnorth@guidesqld.org or telephone 1300 GIRL GUIDES for more information.

Tully Girl Guides’ serving their homemade cakes, biscuits, and slices. [Front – Left to Right]: Robyn Deluca, Carmen Tardite, Leah Anderssen, Lolly LaSpina, Charlotte Greenwood, and Debbie Watt. [Back Row – Left to Right]: Hollie Anderssen, Kelly Anderssen, and Christine Boric. [Absent]: Andrea Gardner.

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Cassowary Coast Professional Communication Workshop in Innisfail INNISFAIL Toastmasters Club is hosting another Professional Communication workshop on Sunday, August 22. Back by popular demand, the workshop costs $99 and runs from 9.00am - 4.00pm at the Community Support Centre Innisfail, 13 Donald Street. David Burston, a highly experienced trainer, has coached many TEDx JCU speakers, as well as trained or coached over 1,000 participants to build their communication and leadership skills in Queensland, Northern Territory, and Papua New Guinea. This is the third workshop run by Innisfail Toastmasters Club, which has helped people improve their communication skills for 52 years. There are many outcomes to be gained from the workshop, including being comfortable presenting, efficient speech planning, connecting with your audience, confident impromptu speaking, interactive, and interesting and entertaining communication Staff from local businesses, such as hairdressers, barbers, beauty salons, doctors’ surgeries, banks, supermarkets, accountants, and local Councils, will benefit from the workshop as it will assist to increase sales and engagement by building confidence and improving communication skills. This workshop will also assist with developing stronger client relationships and less workplace conflict due to clear messaging. It is great for anyone preparing for a wedding or any public speaking event and is the only workshop that will be run this year. The workshop is highly effective and achieves results with a 100% 30-day money back guarantee, if there is no improvement in the communication skills of participants. For more information and workshop bookings, please visit www.bit.ly/SpeakInn.

COMMUNITY The role of the Marketing/Social Media Officer includes: • Managing Facebook page and communications • Collaborating with our website manager to maintain and update website, including the business directory • Producing monthly newsletter via Mailchimp • Event invitations and reminders via Mailchimp The Secretary’s role includes: • Calling and organising general, special, and annual general meetings, preparing notices and agendas for the meetings • Producing and distributing minutes (general, AGM and executive meetings) • Following up progress with meeting action items • Receiving and distributing all correspondence, as appropriate • Maintaining all contact lists • Maintaining the register of CCBWN members • Advising the executive committee on the rules/ constitution of CCBWN • Being the point of contact between the Network and all regulatory bodies and authorities • Maintaining all current and historical documents in Box (cloud filing system) and any back up as necessary • Collating nomination forms for executive committee prior to AGM • Administrator for Commitmentl accounts Learning the processes/systems is expected to take a few hours, however the normal time commitment is expected to average around two hours per month. Some months require more time, whilst some will be less, depending on the projects happening. If there is anyone who may be able to assist with either of these roles, please email the executive: Shannon: president@ccbwn.org.au; Louise: bookings@ccbwn.org.au or Gitta: treasurer@ccbwn. org.au Newbies are welcome, and CCBWN has a very supportive executive team that are very flexible in helping each other, wherever it is needed.

News in Brief Hinchinbrook Expressions of Interest for the Management of the Kelly Theatre

Cassowary Coast Business Women’s Network CASSOWARY Coast Business Women’s Network is searching for two more members to join their executive team as the Marketing/Social Media Officer and Secretary. It is only through everyone chipping in a little that the network can continue to operate so, please join the team, as we have a great executive, who work well together, and many hands make light work. CCBWN wish to update the business directory on their website and hope to have this reinstated again soon. Until we have a Marketing/Social Media Officer, executive team members are all assisting where they can.

THE Ingham Picture Theatre has been operated by Ingham Disability Support Services (IDSS), under an agreement with Council, since 2013. Changes to Disability funding guidelines previously enabling employment opportunities and supervisory provisions for IDSS clientele now preclude IDSS’s ability to continue provision of the service under the model, which has served the community well. As a result, unfortunately IDSS is unable to continue to operate the theatre. IDSS have indicated they wish to cease operations at the end of October 2021. Ideally, a new operator would transition during October and take over operations commencing in November 2021. The process can be phased to allow interested parties to make a submission to Council for consideration. This is an ideal opportunity for community groups and/or not for profit organisations. Council would prefer a walk in, walk out, handover to ensure continuity of service is provided to the community. IDSS are happy to discuss aspects of the operation of the Theatre with interested parties. The Kelly Theatre has recently undergone major upgrades including the installation of a solar power supply and refurbished amenities. If another operator cannot be found, the Kelly Theatre will cease to show movies and will revert to a performance space only. Any existing bookings beyond October 2021 will be honoured by Council. For further information, please view the Expressions of Interest advertisement below.

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MONITOR your water consumption anytime, anywhere for FREE! Council launched the Hinchinbrook H2O customer portal at the Ingham Show, with many residents keen to hear how signing up to the portal will allow them to track their water consumption and set email and SMS alerts to be notified of water leaks and high consumption within days of these occurring. To sign up to the portal, go to h2o.hinchinbrook.qld.gov.au. For further assistance in signing into Hinchinbrook H2O, please contact Council’s Utility Services Department on 4776 4673. The Hinchinbrook Automatic Water Meter Reading project is a joint initiative of the Hinchinbrook Shire Council and the Queensland Government.

Calls for Entries for the Sixth Hinchinbrook Birdlife Art Awards ARTISTS from local, regional, and national arenas are invited to enter the Sixth Hinchinbrook Birdlife Art Awards. Council will be hosting the Awards at TYTO Regional Art Gallery to inspire and create an awareness of birdlife within the Hinchinbrook region. Celebrating the best in current practices across several media, the Awards are an excellent platform for both emerging and established artists to showcase their work. Entries close 4.00pm Friday, September 3, 2021. For further information, please contact Council’s Regional Art Gallery on 4776 4725 or by email.

Kirks Bridge Replacement COUNCIL is pleased to announce that local contractor Keita Services Pty Ltd has been awarded the tender HSC 20/26 Kirks Bridge Replacement – Design and Construct, for the tendered price of $1,648,313 (excl. GST). Kirks Bridge is located on Liborios Road, Upper Stone, and the replacement bridge will increase the trafficable width from 4.42m to 6.8m and height by 1m. The upgrade is an InQuik Bridging System, which is an innovative semi-modular construction method to build reinforced concrete bridges. The replacement bridge will be positioned just upstream of the current bridge. The current bridge will remain open to the public whilst these works are undertaken. Kirks Bridge was identified for renewal following a level three inspection undertaken in 2019. It identified that the bridge girders were in poor condition, with heavy decay present throughout. This triggered the need for an option analysis to determine the most cost-effective design for its replacement. Clearing works have commenced and it is noted that no old growth or riparian vegetation will be cleared for the development project (with the exception of introduced grasses and weeds on the lower riverbanks). Motorists are advised to exercise extreme caution whilst traveling in the area. Council would like to thank you for your cooperation during this necessary phase of works.

Council Calls for Tenders for the lease and/or management of Hinchinbrook Aquatic Centre COUNCIL is now calling for Tenders for a suitable operator/s to lease the Hinchinbrook Aquatic Centre, or for operators to provide specific management services for the facility. Tenders close 2.00pm Tuesday, September 7, 2021. Council’s objective in seeking Tenders is to improve the utilisation of the Hinchinbrook Aquatic Centre and accessibility of swimming programs for the Hinchinbrook community. To express your interest or to download the Tender documentation, please visit Council’s website Current Procurement and Tender Opportunities page or contact Council’s Procurement Coordinator on 4776 4665.

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‘Communication is everyone’s right’ is highlighted during Speech Pathology Week

MARIA GIRGENTI THE Australian Bureau of Statistics has established that there are 1.2 million Australians with communication disability, which affects a person’s ability to understand and be understood by others. Speech pathologists, like Leanne Herbert from Innisfail, work to ensure that communication is everyone’s right. Mrs Herbert, who has 20 years’ experience in the field, works predominately with children, but also has adult clients. Speech pathologists play a vital role in the lives of many to reach their full potential, so this week is to highlight their achievements. A local success story is Ash-Leigh Gleeson, aged 30, who has been diagnosed with Cri du Chat syndrome, a rare genetic disorder, which is due to a partial chromosome deletion on chromosome 5. Ash-Leigh is one of Mrs Herbert’s clients. She receives assistance from Mrs Herbert and two support workers to maintain independence at home and in the community, including tasks such as cooking, grocery shopping, and social outings. Ash-Leigh’s communication barriers have been broken down by her use of

the computer apps, Proloquo2Go and Pictello, on an iPad. These apps have encouraged her to have a voice and develops social skills, so she can engage with family, friends, and members of the public. Proloquo2Go uses a mixture of colour-coded words and pictures to make up sentences, which enables Gleeson to express her likes/dislikes, and emotions/feelings, as well as make requests. Pictello, provides the perfect tool for visual storytelling, as it uses photos, videos, and some text, which can be read aloud by Speech to Text voice, or one’s own recorded audio. “Communication is a basic human right,” added Mrs Herbert. “It is a crucial skill as it enables people to participate in the social, educational, economic, and sporting aspects of our community.” “Many Australians with communication disability cannot maximise educational, health, and social outcomes, without the intervention of a speech pathologist.” “These people can use a range of ways, including word-based or picturebased communication boards/books, sign and gesture, and spelling to communicate with others.” Assertive technology, such as electronic communication and speech generating devices, voice amplification,

and computer access aids (including eye-gaze mouse control and head tracking devices) allow people with communication difficulties to communicate with others. Children and the elderly make up most people with communication disability, and children are more likely to have profound/severe communication disability than older people. One in seven people with communication disability need formal assistance with communication.

The Speech Pathology Association of Australia is the national peak body representing more than 12,000 speech pathologists. The association supports and regulates the ethical, clinical, and professional standards of its members, as well as lobbying and advocating for access to services that benefit people with communication and swallowing difficulties. Currently, Mrs Herbert has limited availability for appointments, however she can be contacted on 0419 159 776 by anyone with concerns. For more information about Speech Pathology Week, please visit www. speechpathologyaustralia.org.au/week.

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Golden anniversary celebrations for Babinda Lions Club MARIA GIRGENTI ONE hundred members and guests of the Lions Club of Babinda attended a special dinner at Babinda RSL Memorial Hall to celebrate the recent 50 years since it was chartered. Special guests were PDG Garth Gleeson from Atherton Lions, who was the Master of Ceremonies, along with Member for Hill Shane Knuth, and Cairns Regional Councillor Brett Moller. Members from Innisfail, Tully, Mission Beach, Atherton, Edmonton, Cairns Trinity Bay, and Gordonvale Lions Clubs were also in attendance. Demc Croucher read the Lions Purposes, everyone stood as Stephen Gatti did the Loyal Toast, whilst Shane Knuth toasted Lions Clubs and Babinda Lions Club, as they enjoyed a delicious meal catered by Tony Lanzi and his team. Brett Moller was the guest speaker, and his topic was on the challenges and rewards of community leadership. The cake cutting was completed by widows of past chartered members, past charter members, and current members, Dante Baldi and Con Zappala, who

were both acknowledged as the longest serving charter members for 50 years of service. Currently, the not-for-profit community organisation, which is part of District 201 Q2, Zone 3, has eighteen members over three-generations, ranging in ages from 40 to their 90s. Babinda Lions Club was chartered on August 9, 1971, with twenty-six members who were guided and sponsored by the Lions Club of Gordonvale. Eddie Accatino was the first President, Jeffrey Pointing (Secretary), Clarence Hart (Treasurer), Ligio Ghidella (Tail Twister), Russell Wilkins (1st Vice President), Don Dunne (2nd Vice President), Cecil Wilkins (3rd Vice President), Robert Cahill (Lion Tamer), Alfio Zappala (1 year Director), Antonio Callegari (1 year Director), Edward Pointing (2-year Director), and Dante Baldi (2-year Director). The Club has experienced its share of challenges over the past fifty years but, somehow, has managed to come through them more resilient. It has weathered several cyclones, had its records and meeting place decimated, changed from manual to computer reporting, experienced the ups and downs of club life, and is now dealing with the current COVID-19

pandemic. In the early 1980s, the Club took over the upkeep and administration of the Babinda RSL Memorial Hall, which was destroyed by Cyclone Larry in 2006. Babinda Lions Club has been involved in a wide range of projects, which have made a positive difference to the lives of many. Some of these achievements include the installation of playground equipment at ANZAC Park, Babinda, and at Bramston Beach, Lions Youth of the Year Quests, international exchange students, and having organised/managed the Babinda Harvest Festival for many years with the Apex club. Financial support has also been provided to the Babinda Hospital, a disabled ramp built at the Catholic Church, as well as the purchase of kitchen equipment, all furniture, solar panels, and a building extension at the new RSL Hall.

Babinda Lions’ President Steven Bonso (left) and PDG Garth Gleeson (right) presented current charter member Dante Baldi with a medal for 50 years of service. Absent: Con Zappala

Current members of the Babinda Lions Club.

Odilia Gatti, Dante Baldi, Dorina Sacchetti, John Sacchetti, Dorrie Ghidella, Marj Wilkins, Zeira Zanoletti, and Rusty Wilkins were given the honour of cutting the cake.

Fred Lizzio presented a defibrillator to Pam Keaton from Cootharinga Gardens aged care facility on behalf of the Babinda Lions Club.

| COMMUNITY Fun, fashion, and fillies at Innisfail Banana Industry Race Day

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STORY AND PHOTOS BY MARIA GIRGENTI WET weather did not dampen spirits, as hundreds of punters flocked to the Innisfail Turf Club Banana Industry Race Day on Saturday for the six-race program. This is the first TAB meeting hosted by Innisfail Turf Club since November 2020, following track redevelopments. The popular annual event was sponsored by the Australian Banana Growers' Council, who held a special luncheon for patrons in the covered pavilion. Judging of the Junior Boys and Girls Fashions took place throughout the afternoon, followed by the pre-judging for Fashions on the Field, and the presentation of prizes and sashes to the overall winners. In the first race, the 1,100m QTIS Maiden Plate, Sunshine Coast horse Quarter Past, ridden by Carl Spry, came from second last at the 400m mark and stormed home first past the post,

ahead of Cairns trained horse, You Dreamt What ridden by Shane Pawsey in second, and Redenzo Roman trained by Maria Potiris (Innisfail) in third place. Miss Clair, ridden by Marnu Potgieter and trained by Stephen Potiris (Innisfail), came from sixth in the field to win the Benchmark 45 Handicap over 1,100m, whilst Buwan, trained by Stuie Hill (Mareeba) placed second, and Sir Roland trained by Jenny Ball (Mareeba) finished third. The third race, the Benchmark 60 Handicap over 900m, was won by War General, ridden by jockey Masayuki Abe, and trained by Roy Chillemi (Tolga). Sylvester, trained by Sharlee D’Avila from Tolga, and Cadence, trained by Atherton’s Janel Ryan, placed second and third, respectively.

Ricky Ludwig (Atherton) in third place. Tutelage, trained by Janel Ryan (Atherton) and ridden by Scott Sheargold won the Open Handicap 1,800m, Brilliant Mind ridden by Marnu Potgieter and trained by Stephen Massingham (Cairns) finished second, and Lady Yendor trained by Bill Kenning (Townsville) and ridden by Peter Cullen placed third. Poor visibility resulted in the final race, the Benchmark 55 Handicap, run over 1,500m to be abandoned. The winners of the Fashions on the Field sponsored by Tropicana Banana were as follows: Junior Girl (Under 13): Winner: Charlize Di Carlo; Runner Up: Isadora Nucifora.

Friday, August 20, 2021 Junior Boy (Under 13): Winner: Nate Austin; Runner Up: Bailey Johnston. Fashionable Filly (13-17 years): Winner: Sophie Cockrem; Runner Up: Sophie Barnes. Lady of the Track (Under 35 years): Winner: Daniella Stephenson; Runner Up: Emily Bensilum. Lady of the Track (35+ years): Winner: Kymberlee Cockrem; Runner Up: Tanya Pensini. Millinery: Winner: Shynade Smith; Highly Commended: Daniella Stephenson. Best Dressed Male: Winner: Peter Di Bella; Runner Up: Ben Austin. Best Dressed Couple: Peter and Angelique Di Bella; Runner Up: Libby Spannagle and Leeroy Nain. The next date on the racing calendar is the Innisfail Annuals on Saturday, October 16, which is one of the biggest social events of the year.

The Open Handicap run over 1,200m was won by Our Chiquilla ridden by Lacey Morrison, and trained by Scott Cooper (Cairns), whilst Cool Attitude, trained by Jenny Ball (Mareeba) claimed second place, with Tycoon Thunder ridden by Masayuki Abe and trained by

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Peter and Angelique Di Bella from Tully won the Best Dressed Couple, and Libby Spannagle and Leeroy Nain were Runners Up.

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Fun, fashion, and fillies at Innisfail Banana Industry Race Day continued

Winner of Young Contemporary (Under 35s), Daniella Stephenson, and runner up, Emily Bensilum.

Charlize Di Carlo was the winner of the Junior Girls section and Isadora Nucifora was runner up.

Millinery winner, Shynade Smith, and Daniella Stephenson received a Highly Commended.

Junior Boys winner, Nate Austin, and runner up Bailey Johnston.

Winner of the Fashionable Filly (Under 17) Sophie Cockrem, and runner up Sophie Barnes.

Best Dressed Male winner Peter Di Bella (right) and Ben Austin (Runner Up).

Lady of the Track (35+) winner, Kymberlee Cockrem, and runner up,Tanya Pensini.

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Horses thunder down the track during Race 3, 900m, Benchmark 60 Handicap, at the Innisfail Turf Club.

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Mission Beach Mums named as finalists for National Awards

ALLIE Ramage of Aussie Kids Car Seat Installation & Safety (A.K.C.S.I.S) and Lavinia Letheby of Art By Lavinia have been named as finalists for the 2021 AusMumpreneur Awards. The AusMumpreneur Awards presented by The Women’s Business School celebrate and recognize Australian Mums in business who are achieving outstanding success in areas such as business excellence, product development, customer service, and digital innovation. The awards are designed to recognize the growing number of women who successfully balance motherhood and business in a way that suits their life and family. Allie is Mum to a seven-year-old soccer mad boy and three fur babies. Allie is also an experienced selfstarter; she already has an established handmade baby accessories business and is now self-funding the launch of Aussie Kids Car Seat Installation & Safety (AKCSIS). Inspired to create change in this area, she has identified a gap in the market and is motivated to address the scary statistics around car seat safety. Being a mum herself, she has first-hand experience of the lack of definitive safety advice around fitting car seats safely. As an Accredited Installer with a focus in remote and rural areas of FNQ, Allie is currently designing education-based, safety training, and restraint installation programs, which will be delivered to parents and caregivers throughout Queensland. This specialized service is targeted at high-risk communities, filling a large gap in the current provision for individuals and organizations in the far north. Allie is delighted to be named as a finalist and is proud of her achievements, particularly of staying “sane” whilst juggling home schooling, running two small businesses, and family life since Covid 19 turned everything upside down. Launching her second small business has been a challenge, but Allie is now up and running and already planning on expanding the business’ coverage area! There are many benefits to balancing business and motherhood as Allie explains, “I love that I can challenge myself daily to achieve my goals and aspirations. I want to be the change in the world and create businesses that are impactful and inspirational. I love that I can create my own rules, work schedules and I can still be present for my child and be there for school pick-ups and sports days!”

It can be challenging to be a successful businesswoman whilst raising a family and Allie gives this advice for others thinking about starting their own enterprise, “Accept the help around you, find your tribe, learn from them – You do not need to reinvent the wheel!” Lavinia from Art By Lavinia is also no newcomer to small business entrepreneur ventures. Starting her first business at just age thirteen by painting large Christmas scenes on shop front windows, her love of business development has never ceased. In 2016, Lavinia and her partner set off on a crazy adventure through Australia with their two young sons, exploring, photographing, and documenting their travels, while living completely out of their four-wheel drive and camper trailer. Whilst traveling, Lavinia began to again emerge herself into the world of large-scale art by painting murals on many walls and even vehicles as a way to earn an income whilst travelling. Finishing up their yearlong adventure by moving to the remote Kimberley town of Fitzroy Crossing, Lavinia continued her love of public art but with a twist. She realized just how important and how much of an impact this had on the local youth and, whilst she ran the local youth program, she introduced murals into the curriculum. “This program just grew from strength to strength with the highlight being asked to facilitate the first mural with kids inside a Police Station,” said Lavinia. After moving back to Mission Beach in early 2019, Lavinia decided to continue her art practice and so began Art By Lavinia. Her business specializes in fine art pieces, large scale murals, and, most importantly, school and community-based mural projects. Her passion for art and working with local youth has resulted in numerous mural projects taking place in schools and communities all over FNQ. “Being able to have children and my own boys participate on some really large public artworks is just an amazing feeling. These children get such achievement and overwhelming pride every time they look at the artwork knowing that they helped paint it.” “It is hard work juggling a family, a small business, and everything in between, but it is just so rewarding at the end of the day to know that you are inspiring not only your own children but so many more. My favourite saying is ‘One person cannot change the world, but

you can change the world for one person.’ Hopefully, I can help inspire the kids I work with to follow their dreams whatever they may be.” “I love the fact that these awards focus entirely on the mums who dare to dream, the ones that take that chance, and believe in themselves enough to create their own business.” The winners of the 2021 AusMumpreneur Awards will be announced at an online event in September. For more information on the AusMumpreneur Awards visit: www.ausmumpreneur.com or contact awards@ausmumpreneur.com For more info on AKCSIS, please contact Allie Ramage at aussiekidscarseats@gmail.com. To get in touch with Lavinia Letheby contact her at artbylavinia.letheby@gmailcom or check out her website: www.artbylavinialetheby.com.au

Ernest Street section to receive extensive road repairs ERNEST Street, Innisfail is undergoing extensive road repairs to replace the section of road between the Bruce Highway and Grace Street. Division One Councillor Barry Barnes, who holds the portfolio for Asset Sustainability, said that community feedback had voiced concern for the area and these upgrades will address these concerns by increasing the surface quality and preventing the need for reoccurring quick fixes. “Ernest Street services a high intake of commuters from the Bruce Highway and Coles’ car park and the travelling public can be assured of the improved quality of road conditions, once the work is completed.” “The road rehabilitation will involve removing the worn surface and excavating the existing road layers. New road material will then be installed before construction of a new asphalt surface and finalised by the installation of new line markings.” “These upgrades will also include the

replacement of the existing street kerb and gutter.” “I have been advised there is an updated completion date of 17 September, to allow for additional works, which are required and also taking into consideration weather delays,” said Councillor Barnes. The entire section of Ernest Street will be closed to public vehicles for the duration of works, however surrounding businesses will still be trading as usual. Parking is available nearby for these businesses. Traffic control will be onsite to ensure the safe traffic management of truck deliveries entering and exiting out of the Coles car park. This $350,000 project is funded under Cassowary Coast Regional Council’s Capital Work Budget. The Cassowary Coast Regional Council would like to thank the community for their patience whilst these upgrades are undertaken. Ernest Street section undergoing road rehabilitation

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Workways matches Innisfail local with new employment FALLON ROOCKE WORKWAYS Australia’s vision is simple, they aim to create engaged communities, connecting people to opportunities. And this is especially evident for Innisfail local, Jacob Ambrum, who was recently employed by Ben Heath (former Cassowary Coast Councillor) and the owner of Innisfail Seafoods, after he approached Workways around a year ago, eager to secure a job. Workways Australia is a not-for-profit organisation, which has been making lives better for socially disadvantaged people across Eastern Australia for over 30 years. Established in 1989, Workways provides employment, youth, community, and environmental services to assist the long-term unemployed to obtain and retain employment or participate in further training and education. Jacob has battled numerous health and physical issues and had unfortunately been out of work for multiple years prior to approaching Workways. However, despite hurdles and his fair share of roadblocks, Jacob was adamant that he wanted to turn his life around and secure local employment.

to see the care and commitment Jacob has shown in his new role, which is clear to local residents who have remarked on occasion that “they want a Jacob to work on their gardens!” Jacob has enjoyed his role so much to date that he commented, “Maybe one day I’ll be able to start my own gardening business! However, for now I’m very grateful to be working for Ben and appreciate the hard work that Michelle has done to get me the equipment I’ve needed through employment support packages.” It has also been a rewarding exercise for owner and manager Ben, who was recently stopped in the street by a man who shook his hand and was in tears when he said, “Thank you for turning my brother’s life around.” It was incredible moment and something that Ben will remember for a long time. He responded that he was just grateful to have a dedicated and trustworthy person like Jacob jump on board the team. Michelle said that it has been a positive experience supporting Jacob and seeing his eagerness to work and contribute to the community. “I feel excited when

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I see Jacob because he’s really happy. He’s happy to tell you he likes the job, and he likes the team. It’s nice that they like him so much as well.” Workways’ mission is to deliver positive economic, social, and environmental benefits to the community by enabling people to participate in the workforce, develop their potential, and contribute to society. Workways pride themselves on connecting the right people with the right employer. They deliver a variety of Federal and State Government funded employment services designed to get people into the workforce, including Jobactive employment support, work for the dole skill building, disability employment services, transition to work support, parental support, and environmental programs. Workways Australia currently operates in Cairns, Townsville, Logan, South Brisbane, Gold Coast, Mt Isa, and a range of other interstate locations. For more information please visit – https://www. workways.com.au/

Jacob has a love for the outdoors and gardening. Workways Recruitment Partner Michelle Rodda, engaged in many conversations with Jacob prior to his employment, and it fast became clear that Jacob would be a hardworking, enthusiastic, and loyal worker. It came as no surprise that Jacob was one of the first recommended to be paired up with Ben from Innisfail Seafoods when Ben expressed that he was looking for an employee. Innisfail Seafoods is located on the river with an enormous garden surrounding it. Ben employed Jacob to maintain and care for the large garden. Since settling into the role, Jacob has even built his very own herb garden that he manages and enjoys seeing the homegrown herbs put to good use! It has been positive

‘The Rose’ FROM the book ‘Legacy of Love’ It lay there, crushed By an idle hand That Carelessly passed it by Bruised and torn and broken Left just to wither and die But crushed as it was This beautiful rose Gave out a fragrance so rare That drew one to pause and ponder On the message it had to share; For life oft-times can be akin to a rose And it’s not till it’s crushed and torn That the inner self of beauty and love Breaks forth as its fragrance is borne; We hear of a life that is broken apart And grieve for the wholeness it knew But through that ordeal A miracle bursts And like the rose, its true fragrance Breaks through.

You have turned for me my mourning into dancing;You have put off my sackcloth and clothed me with gladness, to the end that my glory may sing praise to You and not be silent. O Lord my God, I will give thanks to You forever. Psalm 30:11,12

Jacob Ambrum approached Workways around a year ago, eager to secure a job.

Jacob Ambrum at work, caretaking the gardens for Innisfail Seafoods.

| COMMUNITY Mungalla Aboriginal Tours celebrates success

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AN award-winning Indigenous business that was severely impacted by COVID-19 is primed to penetrate new markets and create employment opportunities in the Hinchinbrook Shire after securing $100,000.00 in federal funding. Mungalla Aboriginal Tours will develop bird-watching and horse-riding tours around its picturesque property after successfully securing a grant through the Indigenous Tourism Fund, allowing them to capitalise on extensive wetlands rehabilitation works that have seen the return of birdlife and wildlife to the area. Scott Anderson, Chairperson of Mungalla Aboriginal Business Corporation, said the new products were part of their change of focus, particularly regarding tourism products, which was motivated by the loss of cruise ships and international university students after COVID-19 travel restrictions devastated their business. “This really is a by-product of COVID, adapting and adopting, we’ve had to develop new products for the domestic market … and we’re really trying to create different products that will appeal to different groups of people” said Mr Anderson. “The opportunity to open Mungalla Station’s wetlands to birdwatchers is new and exciting for us as Traditional Owners, but it also helps us to continue to have a focus on managing our wetlands and allowing our Traditional Owners to be engaged in that process” he said “We know there are literally hundreds of species of birds … we also know that in a very short, two to threehour walk around our property, you get to see 40 – 50 species of birds, which is excellent for birdwatchers.” “Through restoring the wetlands, bringing birdlife back into the area, it’s not just creating an exciting new product for us as Traditional Owners but also for the

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entire region.” Mungalla will be investing in track development, signage, and bird hides for its birdwatching experience to create better access and improved comfort for new visitors. Mr Anderson said that technology would also be integrated into their eco and edu-tourism products, with the installation of Livestream webcams at key sites around the wetlands to provide “another way to attract people.” “You’ll be able to get access through these webcams to a live view of the wetlands - it’s a new way to entice people and attract people but it also helps us maintain and monitor the wetlands” he said. “(The footage) will give long term perspectives and keep records of how the wetlands and birdlife respond to what we’re doing … as we restore the natural function of the wetlands and improve the (quality of the) flow into the Great Barrier Reef catchment area we can also grow awareness around what we’re doing.” Mr Anderson said the grant would also be invested into horse-riding trails that, aside from serving a tourism purpose, will provide social and educational benefits to at-risk aboriginal youth. Member for Hinchinbrook, Nick Dametto, commended Mungalla on securing the grant, which he said would “enable growth and resilience during these unprecedented and challenging times.” “Mungalla Station shares a rich history from presettlement as Traditional Lands of the Nywaigi people, intriguing stories of the pioneering days under the ownership of James Cassady, through to the recent return to Traditional Owners” said Mr Dametto. “The Federal Government grant funding will provide assistance to innovate, expand on their cultural and

historical tours and incorporate digital technologies into Mungalla’s experiences” he said. “People around the world will be able to encounter the Mungalla story through online live streaming.” Chamber President Rachael Coco said it was no surprise that Mungalla Aboriginal Tours had won Runner Up in the Excellence in Innovation category at the recent Hinchinbrook Business Awards, and she applauded the “vision and dedication of the team at Mungalla.” “Mungalla have consistently thought outside the box, focusing on responsible land management while cultivating low-impact, environmentally sensitive products that are immersive, unique, and truly remarkable” said Ms Coco. “The Chamber is proud to have provided support to Mungalla’s grant application, assisting in working through the logistics of such an ambitious project and obtaining quotes, but really, the credit belongs to Scott, Jacob, the Board and the Traditional Owners, who have had the foresight to innovate and meet the market” she said. “The increased visitation and employment opportunities that this venture will create will undoubtedly benefit the local economy and there will obviously be direct economic stimulus thanks to Mungalla’s use of local suppliers – it’s projects like these that catalyse and inspire change, while showcasing what Hinchinbrook has to offer. I’m so excited to see these new products come together and the long-term rewards that will be reaped.” Preliminary works are scheduled to commence this year, with the new tours available to the public in time for the 2022 peak tourist season.

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Mourilyan State School Inter-house Sports Day awards MARIA GIRGENTI PERFECT weather prevailed for Mourilyan State School’s Inter-house Sports Day held last term and all students put in their best effort in every event. Several school records tumbled on the day, as Braxton finished with a time of 2:48 and broke the 800m record of 3:01, set 24 years ago by K. Haxel and T. Vanzella in 1997. In the Boys 9 Years 80m (11:65), Braxton broke the previous record of 12:44 set by Chris Cook in 2017 and set a record in Long Jump (3.80m) of 3.47m previously held by Colby Aldridge in 2013. Marlion broke the record in Long Jump (4.30m), previously set by Colby Aldridge (3.93m) in 2015, whilst Denan broke the 800m record (2:34) previously set by J Calleja (2.43) in 2005. After the points were tallied, the Dolphins were the overall winning team on the day, with the Sharks putting up a big fight. A special parade was recently held at the school, where teams dressed in their sports colours and performed their war cries. Perpetual trophies were awarded to the winning teams, as well as certificates

and medals presented to the individual boys’ and girls’ age champions.

Boys

Winner: Rainey

The age champions were as follows:

Winners: A tie between Hunter and William Runner Up: Troy

Runners Up: A tie between Lucy and Mykah

9 Years 2012 Girls Winner: Bridie Runner Up: Alanah

Overall Junior champions: Bridie and Braxton 11 Years 2010 Girls

Boys

Winners: A tie between Annaliese and Alyssa

Winner: Braxton

Runner Up: Hannah

Runner Up: Byron

Boys

10 Years 2011

Winner: Marlion

Girls

Runner Up: Denan

Winner: Jade

12 Years 2009

Runner Up: Layla

Girls

Dolphins captains, Amity, Hunter, and Rainey accepted the Mourilyan Bakery Inter-house trophy on behalf of the victorious Dolphins team.

Boys Winner: Jack Runner Up: Declan Overall Senior Rainey and Jack Trophies

Champions:

Overall Year 1 - 3 Champions Trophy: Sharks Ball Games Trophy: Dolphins Junior Tug-o-War Dolphins

Girls:

Junior Tug-o-War Dolphins

Boys:

Senior Tug-o-War Girls: Sharks Senior Tug-o-War Dolphins

Boys:

Ball games, tug-o-war, and cross country overall winning team, junior and senior champions, and 2009 - 2012 age champions and runners up at Mourilyan State School Inter-house Sports Day. Absent: Braxton and Layla

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School News in Brief El Arish School SOME of our many creative projects are underway, near completion & completed! Now we move on to the many more we have planned for our great little school.

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Mission Beach State school working A huge THANK YOU to the wonderful crew of volunteers who came to the working bee yesterday afternoon! Your help is very muchly appreciated.

Garden Twenty16 is looking beautiful thanks to your work. There will be another working bee coming up, so look out for dates!

El Arish State school being brightened up

Recognition for students consistently achieving to high standard - thank you NQ Cowboys! INGHAM High celebrated and recognised the effort and behaviour of students with a special presentation at a whole school assembly last week. There were a large number of students from Year 7 to Year 12 who achieved a very high standard for both effort and behaviour on their Semester 1 Report Cards, across all subject areas. With the support of the NQ Cowboys

and the Resilience Project, these students went into a special draw and 55 names were drawn out to receive a family pass of 4 tickets to this week's NRL game in Townsville. There was much excitement amongst students on the day! Congratulations to these students and to all students who are consistently doing their best every day in every class!

Flying Fish Point State School’s ‘Get Set for Prep’ program FLYING Fish Point State School is currently in the process of planning its Step into Prep program for students wishing to enrol in prep in 2022. Those families who have a child turning five before June 30, 2022, are invited to contact the school office and arrange an enrolment interview. There are also vacancies in all other year levels, should there be other families in the community who wish to enrol their children. Orientation sessions for the school’s 2022 prep will commence on Wednesday, August 25. Staff are looking forward to meeting the school’s 2022 Prep cohort at these

orientation sessions. Step into Prep will be held from 9.00am - 11.00am each Wednesday on the following dates. Week 1: August 25 Week 2: September 1 Week 3: September 8 Week 4: September 15 Week 5: October 6 Week 6: October 13 Week 7: October 20 Week 8: October 27 Parents and carers are asked to bring along a hat, water bottle, and lunch for your child/children.

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11am, Sun, Bruce Highway, Cardwell

9:30am, Sun, 12 Tierney St, Innisfail Estate

Sugar Reef Baptist Church,

Tully Baptist Church, 10am, Sun, 6 Plumb

Street, Tully

Baptist Family Centre Innisfail,

6:30pm, Sun, Ladies Church

AND CLUES

31 33

Cardwell Baptist Church,

9:30am Sun, Shire Hall, Cardwell

Baptist Churches

Cardwell AOG,

24 25

Mission Beach Family Church,

Tully Family Church, 9am, Sun, 2 Watkins St, Tully

6pm, Sun, Unit 3, 2-4 Stephens Street, Mission Beach Life Church, 10am, Sun, 28-32 Townsville Road, Ingham Churches of Christ Care Rockingham Home Aged Care Service, 9am Fri, 3rd Fri of month, 40 Jamieson St, Cardwell

AOG / ACC / Churhes Of Christ

12 13

1 Bulky in figure 5 Urge to action 9 Of the nose 10 Be adjacent 11 Deprive of covering 12 Electric light 13 Spiky desert plants 14 It’s surrounded by water 16 Manages successfully 18 Relation 20 Horse’s foot

HARD

SUDOKU No 211

Baptist Independent, 11am, Sun, 77 Halifax Rd, Ingham

Empower Church Innisfail,

10am, Sun, 191-193 Mourilyan Rd, South Innisfail

Uniting Churches 21 Straying from the usual course 24 Rub out 25 Face in defiance 28 Mexican monetary unit 30 Water in the form of gas 31 Born earlier 32 Part of a church 33 Corner 35 After the due time 36 Man’s name 37 In this place 38 Religious paintings

9:30am, S, “The Knightclub” 38 Herbert St, Ingham

Non-denominational

ACROSS:

Church times across the region

39 Diamond (coll) 40 Exploits

17 I ndicates with the finger

Innisfail, 10.30am, Sun, 8 Scullen Ave, Mighell, Innisfail

19 Wrath

Mission Beach, 8am, Sun, 2224 Tully-Mission Beach Rd, Mission Beach,

21 Fragrant DOWN: 2O utdoor military pageant 3U nited Nations Children’s Fund (abb) 4 Spanish snacks 5 Condiment 6M ost uncomplicated 7 Sword 8 Morose 15 Frightened 16 Elegant

22 Prohibit 23 S candinavian god 24 H istorical

Seventh Day Adventist Innisfail, 10:30am, Sat ,Bible Study, 11am, Sat, 114 Lawrence

26 Large bird 27 Antenna

34 Kiss (coll)

CROSSWORD SOLUTION No 12949 A F T T R U E A L P L P E M E Y S O P T P A R I T U A R T O E N O

10am, Sun 16 Herbert St, Ingham Halifax, 8am, Sun 12 Anderssen St, Halifax Blue Haven Lodge, Ingham, 11am (2nd & 4th Tues) Road, Bamboo Creek Tully Seventh Day Adventist Church, Sat 9:30am Sabbath School, Sat 11am, 1 Edward St, Tully

9am, Sun, 34 Townsville Road, Ingham

31 Antelope

R O R E D A D I O N N S P T E T E R

Ingham,

Lutheran

29 Back up

B S P S E O N I T R E B E A N A A N R A T

Ingham District Uniting Churches:

St Marks Lutheran Church,

28 Make glad

U M E H A A S S L T Y Y M M E I N N A E C S E

Kurrimine Beach, 3pm, 1st Sun of month, Kurrimine Beach Chapel (beside the motel), 5/9 Hawthorne Dr, Kurrimine Beach,

Seventh Day Adventist

period

C R I C S E U S A S L G C A R E E E X L

Cassowary Coast Uniting Churchs:

Tully Tongan Uniting, 5pm, Sun, 6a Mcquillan st, Tully,

M D E A A N R T G U E E D G D E H O W N

SUDOKU SOLUTIONS No 210

Anglican Churches

St John Anglican Church,

St Albans Anglican

3pm, 3rd Sun of month, Motel

Church,

Chapel, Kurrimine Beach

9am, Sun, 83 Rankin Street,

Holy Trinity Anglican

Innisfail

Church

St John Anglican Church,

Holy Trinity (Ingham),

5pm, Sat, 2 Black Street, Tully

9:30am, Sun, 37 McIlwraith

John Oliver Feetham

Street,Ingham

Pioneer Memorial

All Souls,

9am, Sun, 45 Bruce Highway,

7:30am, Sun, 10 Four Mile

Cardwell

Road, Victoria Estate

Catholic Diocese

month, 12 Webb Rd, Wongaling Beach

7am, Sun, 15 Church St, Babinda

St Clare’s,

St Rita’s Babinda,

Mother of Good Counsel, 6:30pm Sat Vigil, 9am, Sun, 90 Rankin St, Innisfail Our Lady of Fatima, 10am, Sun, 32 Glasgow Street, El Arish, St John the Evangelist, 6pm, Sat, 4 Harold Street, Silkwood, St Rita’s South Johnstone, 7am, 1st, 3rd & 5th/month, 5 Green Street, South Johnstone Christ the King, 7am, 2nd & 4th/month, 10 Harbour Road, Mourilyan Holy Spirit, Mission Beach 7am Sun, 8am 3rd Thurs/

7:30am Wed & Thurs, 8am Fri (no Mass 3rd Wed, Thur or Fri) 13 Mars St, Tully Our Lady Star of the Sea, 8:30am, 1st Sun/month, 5pm Sun (except 1st Sunday), 121 Victoria St, Cardwell Ingham Region Catholic Parishes: St Patrick’s, 8:30am, Sunday, 18 Abbott Street, Ingham St Peter’s, 7am, Sunday, 10 Scott Street, Halifax, Canossa Chapel, 10am, Sunday, St Teresa’s College / 3819 Abergowrie Rd St Teresa’s, Trebonne, 10am

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HE Wet Tropics has always had a lot to offer for a person who likes to travel and now the RealEstate market is seeing a significant increase of people wanting to buy in rural areas. COVID has shown the modern working market that they do not need to go to work in an office, as there is as much access to clients in the global market when you are able to work from home. Zoom and Google meetings have

become common place ways to conduct business. For some people, the need to go to an office and separate their personal life from their social life is important. To others, working from home gives them the flexibility to be able to achieve more, as they no longer need to factor travel time into their day.

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What type of person are you? Find your home in the Wet Tropics!

AUCTION

To be held at Felix Reitano’s Auction Room at 109 Cartwright Street, Ingham TODAY at 12 noon.

20 COOPER STREET, INGHAM • Highset home located on 903 sq.m. (just under ¼ acre) corner block • 5 bedrooms (2 A/C) • Renovated kitchen • Shower, bath & vanity in bathroom – separate toilet • Large lounge in centre of house • Upstairs laundry with ramp • Concreted area d/s plus shower & toilet • 3 bay shed at rear & extra storage area • Across road from local showgrounds • Short drive from schools, pool & shopping district

34 Cassowary Street, Innisfail Stacey Quaid

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Combining a prominent location and substantial sizing, 34 Cassowary Street, Innisfail has the capacity to suit a range of prospective organisations and businesses. The property encompasses a large ground floor 317m2* tenancy complete with the essential office inclusions as well a substantial 480m2* warehouse area with mezzanine. The property is for immediate lease with flexible lease options available to the right tenant. Versatile space of this quality and amenity are rarely available.

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Architecturally designed 4 bedroom home. Sit back and enjoy the views in this peaceful paradise. • Four bedrooms • 2 bathrooms • Shed and room for a gym/studio • Entertaining area $650,000 – List #1291 http://aarealty.net/rural/1291/ Contact Kylie on 0428 944 563

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3 1 2 land area 723 sqm • Front and rear patios. • Partially air conditioned • Rumpus room/double garage. • Close to school, daycare, bus service. Solid block home in sought after Mourilyan area. Approx. 50 metres to kindy and daycare. Approx. 200 metres to primary school and bus stop to Innisfail and secondary schools. Post office and café close by. $350,000 List #1358 http://aarealty.net/property/1358/ Contact Louise on 0448 751 963

MORE THAN MEETS THE EYE

land area 1012 sqm

4.87HA bordering the Innisfail Aerodrome Airpark and Development potential (pending Council Approval) • 7 Km from Innisfail CBD • Short walk to local primary school • Corner block, 4 bedroom house and shed $750,000 List #1209 http://aarealty.net/rural/1209/

This highset Queenslander features three bedrooms, office, sunroom, modern kitchen complete with ceramic cooktop, wall oven and dishwasher. Underneath has room for storage and two small vehicles. Located on a 1,012 sqm corner allotment. Fully fenced. .Approximately 8.5 km to Etty Bay and approximately 9km to the Mourilyan Harbour Boat ramp. http://aarealty.net/property/1361/

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5 3 1 land area 1012 sqm • 5 Bedrooms • 3 Bath • 1,012 Sqm block • 850m to CBD • Semi-enclosed patio area $279,000 List#1364 http://aarealty.net/property/1364/ Contact Louise on 0448 751 963

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RECEIVERS’ SALE

MISSION BEACH, TROPICAL NORTH QLD Mission Beach is made up of 4 villages linked by 14 km of beach and is located approximately midway between Cairns and Townsville

RESIDENTIAL DWELLINGS

Diverse economy centred around tourism, agriculture and local industry

Access to the Great Barrier Reef, Wet Tropics Rainforest and nearby islands including Dunk Island and Bedarra Island

20 Donkin Lane, Mission Beach

8a Reid Road, Wongaling Beach

72 Kennedy Esplanade, Sth Mission Beach

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24 Bicton Close, Bingil Bay

5 Giufre Crescent, Wongaling Beach

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Lot 12 Explorers Drive, Sth Mission Beach

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Open: By Appointment OCEAN AND RAINFOREST VIEWS

Open: By Appointment 4 APARTMENTS ON 2 TITLES

VACANT LOTS

127 Reid Road, Wongaling Beach

Land Size: 716sqm* Zoning: Township

48 Marine Parade, Mission Beach

Land Size: 809sqm* Zoning: Township

29 Sanctuary Crescent, Wongaling Beach Land Size: 1,623sqm* Zoning: Rural Residential

8 Unsworth Drive, Mission Beach

Land Size: 4,873sqm* Zoning: Rural

4 Wongaling Beach Road, Wongaling Beach

Land Size: 607sqm* Zoning: Township

1/23 The Boulevard, Sth Mission Beach

Land Size: 874sqm* Zoning: Township

1 Donkin Lane, Mission Beach

Land Size: 850sqm* Zoning: Township

*APPROX. OUTLINES AND LOCATIONS ARE INDICATIVE ONLY.

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CRIME WRAP

Drug charges, Camp Creek A 33-year-old Camp Creek man was charged yesterday following the execution of a search warrant at the man’s house. At 2pm yesterday police attended Twine Road to execute a search warrant. During the search, police allegedly located Cannabis, a drug utensil and chemicals allegedly used in the production of a dangerous drug. The man was later charged with one count each of possessing a dangerous drug, possessing a drug utensil, possessing relevant substances and

POLICE possessing property suspected of having been acquired to commit a drug offence. He is scheduled to appear at the Innisfail Magistrates Court on August 30.

Multiple burglaries, Cardwell CARDWELL Police arrested and charged a 15-yearold boy and 14-year-old boy following several burglaries in the Cardwell area last week. Police will allege the two boys were involved in the stealing of items from houses on Jamieson Street, Bowen Street and Coral Sea Drive between Thursday night and Friday morning (August 12 to August 13). It will be further alleged the boys stole bicycles, fishing equipment, money, audio equipment, alcohol, tobacco and a computer monitor. Police located some of the stolen items and are currently in the process of returning these to the relevant owners.

Queensland Road Safety Week: it’s everyone’s responsibility HINCHINBROOK MP Nick Dametto has reminded road users to get behind the initiatives promoted by Queensland Road Safety Week and take a moment to remember those who have lost their lives on the region’s roads this year. Since the start of the year, 17 people have been killed on Northern Police Region roads, and 15 killed in the Townsville Police District alone1. Mr Dametto said, “these statistics were horrific but knowing that the majority of deaths in the Townsville Police District could have been avoided guts me,” “Those who have innocently lost their lives leave behind friends and families suffering a loss, our region mourning and the community outraged,” he said. “This week I urge the community to ensure these lives have not been lost in vain by changing our own

personal behaviours out on the roads we can all pitch in to reduce the future road toll. “Queensland Road Safety Week is a good reminder to all of us about the dangers we all face daily when getting behind the wheel of a vehicle. “We should respect our fellow road users as we all deserve to get home safe and sound to our loved ones. Mr Dametto said he had recently experienced firsthand a roadside tragedy, having been on the scene of the horrific double fatality that occurred on the Bruce Highway on June 23. He said it was something he would never forget. “All it takes is a split second for the worst to occur,” the Hinchinbrook MP said. “As the local member I will never stop advocating for upgrades to the Bruce Highway. It’s important to

Police must be empowered to intercept kid crims: Dametto KATTER’S Australian Party (KAP) Hinchinbrook MP Nick Dametto has today called on the State Government to restore community safety by clarifying crucial police powers and enabling officers to act, particularly in relation to the deployment of tyre stingers. Mr Dametto, spurred on by a week-long crime spike in Townsville, said Queensland communities were being left to count the cost, as they have been let down once again by a weak and ineffective youth justice system that enabled gang-like behaviour on the streets of Townsville. He said the recent ambiguity around the use of tyre spikes, following the tragic death at Deception Bay of Senior Constable David Masters in June, had left local officers ham-strung to intercept stolen vehicles. Over the weekend, Townsville residents were set upon in two separate car-jacking incidents. The first victim an elderly man, was ripped from his Toyota Rav 4 near Stockland Shopping Centre. In the second incident, believed to have been committed by the same group of youths, a woman was punched in the face and dragged from her Toyota Corolla at the Willows carpark. The stolen white Corolla was later involved in a crash on Riverway Drive where it flipped, a 12 and 16 year old have since been charged for the incident.1 And on Friday, a Townsville family lost their means of transport as both their cars were stolen and senselessly set on fire.2 Mr Dametto said crime statistics in Townsville had

declined for a split second, but now many of the young offenders responsible for the recent crime sprees had since finished their “time” at Cleveland Youth Detention Centre and gangs have now reunited, resulting in chaos on the streets. “The Townsville community are demanding a solution and securing number plates with anti-theft screws doesn’t even come close to reaching community expectations,” Mr Dametto said. “We are sick and tired of the Labor Government turning a blind eye and pretending that Townsville does not have a youth crime problem, this isn’t perception is reality. “Youth offenders believe they can invade people’s homes, steal cars, drive around erratically, running red lights and driving on the wrong side of the road at high speeds with no ramification. Imagine what would happen if you or I did that?”. The Townsville Bulletin have revealed police sources admit officers have their hands tied when it comes to intercepting and deploying tyre stingers in fear of punishment.3 “I respect there needs to be procedures in place to protect officers when using tyre stingers,” Mr Dametto said. “In my opinion these procedures when applied locally are inconsistent - why is it OK for officers to use tyre deflation devices when a police car is stolen and not when a community members car is stolen? Also, it shouldn’t matter if it’s an adult or youth offender behind

Friday, August 20, 2021 At 12.20pm on Friday afternoon (August 13) Cardwell Police located the pair at a Victoria Street home. The boys were arrested and transported to Cardwell police station. The 14-year-old Edmonton boy was charged with six counts of entering a premise and committing an indictable offence and two counts of burglary. He is scheduled to appear at the Tully Children’s Court. The 15-year-old Goondi Hill boy was charged with six counts of entering a premise and committing an indictable offence, two counts of burglary and one count each of stealing and possessing a knife in a public place. He is also scheduled to appear at the Tully Children’s Court. A 16-year-old Cardwell boy was also charged for his involvement in the offending. He has been dealt with under provisions of the youth justice act. ensure federal and state funding continues to flow north to improve our regional and rural road network. “Forget building a new Gabba stadium for the Olympics, how about bringing the Bruce Highway up to scratch.” Earlier this week the RACQ named the “worst roads in Queensland” according to road deaths per state electorate, with the top 10 revealed to be seats that are not held by the Palaszczuk Labor Government.2 Callide topped the list, followed by Nanango, Burnett, Gympie and Traeger. Hinchinbrook was not listed, but Mr Dametto said he shared the Member for Traeger’s concerns about the disrepair of our western roads. To get involved in Queensland Road Safety Week, all you need to do is create a sign with a message you want to share using one of the templates, take a photo of the sign and post the photo on your socials tagging @StreetSmartQLD. For more information on this campaign, please visit the Street Smarts website. the wheel, if they pose a risk to community safety, they should be getting them off the road ASAP.” The KAP has been calling on the State Government to trial the KAP Relocation Sentencing Policy. Mr Dametto said the policy, which is unlike any that have been trialled in Queensland previously and has wide-ranging community support, was designed to break the crime cycle that has plagued society for many years. “This policy is an opportunity to reform young offenders through strict discipline while teaching them life skills far away from the communities and influences that have led them to offend in the first place,” he said.

Member for Hinchinbrook, Nick Dametto.

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Rural Aussies out-priced by cashed-up foreigners THE buy-up of Aussie farmland by multinational corporations is proof locals are being priced-out of their own country, Katter’s Australian Party Leader and Traeger MP Robbie Katter has said. Mr Katter said, given the lessons of COVID-19 about protecting national assets and security, a Regional Development Bank was needed more than ever to stimulate rural economic growth and promote Australian ownership wherever possible. A government-owned Regional Development Bank, long-touted by the party as an answer to current commercial lenders’ failure to service critical components of rural industries and businesses – including supporting individual and family farm ownership would allow for money to be borrowed by eligible customers at concessional rates. Such a facility would fill a crucial rural service void that is currently present in the private banking sector, making Australian agricultural farmland ripe for the picking for cashed-up overseas investors. Queensland has been without such a rural-focused lender since 1996 when the former Queensland Industry Development Corporation (previously the Queensland Agricultural Bank), was

merged with the government-owned Suncorp Bank and privatised. In 2019-20, around 53 million hectares of farmland was owned or partly-owned by foreigners.1 This is an increase of about 900,000 hectares on the previous year, accounting for 13.8 per cent of Australia’s farming area. The five biggest investors in Australian agriculture, who jointly own combined land and water assets valued at $12 billion, are all backed by foreign capital.

make those things happen," he said. Mr Katter said it was perverse that according to international buyers Aussie farm-land was “going cheap”, but that in many cases stand-alone Australians and farming families not back by big corporates could not afford it. He said the current Queensland Rural

and Industry Development Authority, run by the State Government, was no substitute for a genuine governmentowned bank that would be able to offer concessional loan rates on first mortgages. In turn, this would stimulate regional and rural investment and growth.

According to the latest Federal Government Foreign Investment Review Board data from the 2019- 20 financial year, China is the biggest offshore holder of Australian farmland with 9.2 million hectares. Mr Katter said the KAP was not opposed to a measured and strategic level of foreign investment, but that Australians had to be given the upper hand. "There are many businesses in rural Queensland which have very positive commercial prospects but they need some assistance to get across the line," Mr Katter said. "Some of those things don't match the existing lending criteria, but a development bank or reconstruction board is just the sort of tool that can

Robbie Katter MP

Grants open for a future-ready agriculture • 2022 Science and Innovation Awards grants now open

Littleproud is inviting young researchers, scientists and innovators in agriculture, fisheries and forestry to submit a project application that addresses current industry challenges.

agriculture and helping them to make a difference.

• Total of $264,000 for young people in agriculture, fisheries and forestry

“Australia has a proud tradition of innovation, and we’re looking to build on that legacy with the next generation of Aussie smarts,” Minister Littleproud said.

INVESTING in a future-ready agriculture, fisheries and forestry sector is the goal of the 2022 Science and Innovation Awards grant program, with applications now open.

“Their innovation will help not just individual farmers but whole industries and communities as ideas become reality and projects become protypes.

“We’re looking for projects which tackle issues in innovative ways and contribute to the ongoing success and sustainability of Australia's agricultural, fisheries and forestry industries.

Minister for Agriculture and Northern Australia David

“It’s about supporting young people passionate about

• Individual grants of up to $22,000 across multiple categories

“These young people are at the forefront of transforming agriculture as it grows to a $100 billion industry.

“Last year’s Ministerial award winner was Fraser Border from the University of Southern Queensland. “His project used augmented reality to help meat process workers improve accuracy and efficiency, reduce waste and increase returns for processors.”

Removal of Strangler Fig Trees around Hinchinbrook Roadsides

SEVERAL trees are in the process of being removed along Herbert Street Ingham for two reasons.

spent thousands of dollars of ratepayer’s money on water and stormwater main repairs.

Firstly, the current trees, known as Strangler Fig Trees, have an invasive root systems. As a result, Council has

Strangler Fig Trees are being removed to ensure significant relining works can be undertaken prior to the

Strangler Fig Tree root incursion into the Herbert Street drains.

next wet season.

The Strangler Fig Tree roots contribute to localised flooding and as seen from the attached photos, the tree root incursion into the drains has reached a point of significantly reducing

the drains effectiveness. Secondly, some of these trees have prevented the safe movement of heavy traffic turning right from Herbert Street on to Cartwright Street due to the low hanging branches. These trees will be replaced with others that do not have an invasive root system to enhance the area. For further information or clarification, please contact Council’s Infrastructure Operations Manager on 4776 4671.

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A strong stance on coastal development, climate change, avoidance of single-use plastics, and partnerships for healthy rivers, creeks, and reef are among the actions endorsed by Cassowary Coast

Regional Council in their adoption of the Reef Guardian Council Action Plan. The Reef Guardian Council program is a collaborative stewardship arrangement between local government

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in the Great Barrier Reef catchment and the Reef Guardian Marine Park Authority (GBRMPA). The basis of the program is to recognise the importance of local and regional approaches to protecting and managing the reef and the communities it supports. Cassowary Coast Regional Council Councillor and Environment portfolio holder, Jeff Baines said that by endorsing the Action Plan, Council reaffirms its commitment to reef protection by projecting a direct course of action for the coming years. “The key threats to the reef, to which GBRMPA are responding through the plan, are climate change and its flow on affects, coastal development, and land based run off.

Cr Jeff Baines and Cr Trudy Tschui proudly wearing their Reef Guardian Council logos.

“This plan sets out the initiatives Council is working toward or currently undertaking, to lessen our environmental impact. Council has commenced installing solar power systems on major buildings, depots, and sewage treatment plants. We offer a $20 compost bin rebate program as well as conduct four Free Tree Giveaways each year for our residents.”

“It also considers the impacts of Council’s direct use of resources and how we can reduce waste through Council’s Recycling Program, Battery Recycling Program, and Bin Rationalisation Strategy, which reviews bin use across our region and how they could be more strategically placed and utilised.” “The diversity and richness of natural assets in our region depends on our commitment to delivering these initiatives and the plan allows Council to align its work with the 19 other Councils in the reef catchment area.” “Our goal is to ensure the best outcomes are delivered for reef ecosystems while also considering the other impacts of economic and social growth in the region,” said Councillor Baines. For more information on Council’s involvement in the Reef Guardian Council Program or to read the full Action Plan, please visit: www.cassowarycoast.qld. gov.au/our-environment/reef- guardianprogram For more information on Council’s Community Composting rebate program please visit: www.cassowarycoast.qld. gov.au/community-composting-program To contact Council please email enquiries@cassowarycoast.qld.gov.au or phone 1300 763 903

Misery awaits as couriers exit gun supply chain FERAL pig numbers would balloon, injured and unwell animals could be relegated to suffering cruel deaths and on-farm safety may be compromised following the abandonment of the licensed firearm industry by major freight carriers, Katter’s Australian Party MPs have warned. KAP Leader and Traeger MP Robbie Katter said the decisions by TNT (now owned by American logistics giant FedEx), and more recently transport company Northline, to end or severely restrict the transportation of firearms, ammunition and gunpowder around Australia was a blow to the industry. TNT, which has been the main provider of freight services to the firearms industry for decades, ended its services on August 9. This is despite the industry being provided assurances its distribution chains would be unaffected as part of the FedEx merger.1 Northline has also advised that from August 30 it will be severely restricting its firearm delivery services.2 Mr Katter said the imposition of corporate ideals that shun the rights of licensed firearm owners would have

serious impacts in rural and regional Queensland. He said the KAP was now calling for the tax-payer owned transporter, Australia Post through its StarTrack courier service, to pledge it would fill the void left by TNT’s and Northline’s withdrawal. “Licensed firearm users are without a doubt the most discriminated group of people in this country,” Mr Katter said. “Our society has an unfounded phobia of guns that is pedalled by politicians who, instead of focusing on the root causes of crime and violence in our society, would much rather target those law-abiding citizens who have a genuine need for a firearm for work or recreational purposes. “In North Queensland, we have four or five million feral pigs roaming about – destroying the environment, killing our native flora and fauna and apparently contributing to our carbon footprint. “We can expect to see that number rise drastically if those hunters responsible for this vital form of pest control cannot reliably access firearms and ammunition moving forward.

“Further I’m concerned that farmers would be unable to humanely euthanise sick or injured animals on their properties or protect their stock from threats like wild dogs without access to firearms supplies.” KAP Hinchinbrook MP Nick Dametto said the law enforcement and defence industries, both of which naturally relied on a secure weaponry supply chain, could also be impacted. “Firearms are a vital tool for many and therefore I consider these freight companies to be turning their back on what’s really an essential service,” he said. “If these companies cannot be compelled by Government to do the right thing, then the nationallyowned courier will need to fill this void with no impact on cost or delivery.” Mr Dametto said there had been no recent State or Federal legislative or regulatory changes made associated with the transportation of firearms, which lead him to believe the carriers’ abandonment of the industry was motivated by ideology.

Sugar Mill Crushing Statistics

Wilmar Sugar Herbert region mills Week 9, ending August 14 2021 This week

Tully Sugar Limited

South Johnstone Mill

Week 9, ending August 13 2021

Week 8, ending August 15 2021

Season to date

This week

Season to date

Cane crushed

186,062

1,246,924

Tonnes Cane crushed

96,752

814,350

Tonnes Cane crushed

24,378

392,141

District CCS

12.95

12.46

District CCS

13.23

12.65

District CCS

11.83

11.45

3.97M

Crop forecast

Still to crush:

2.55M

Crop forecast

1,735,650

Percentage crushed

26.1%

1.5M

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Tully Golf TWENTY-FOUR golfers braved the conditions to play for prizes donated by John Pender and Wendy Holloway. Taking out first place, with a great score of 40 points, was Rob Milini. Coming second on a countback was Graham Boyd, with 38 points, from Walter Miller who came in third, also on 38 points. Finishing in fourth place was Betty Favier, with 34 points. Thanks again to John and Wendy for their support. NTPS 2/11 Ladies’ Betty Favier and the Men’s John Pender; 5/14 Ernie Gower; 7/16 Rob Milini, and 9/18 Ken Gear. Next week’s event is a Single Stroke sponsored by Tully Realty.

El Arish Golf WITH the return of the rain this week, it was great to get two of our competitions away, however Sporters was cancelled on Thursday. Tuesday Competition (August 10), sponsored by Hipas Donald, saw Jim Boston take out the win with 38 Stableford points. The Runner-up was Fran Lomas with 35 points. NTP’s: #2/11 Men’s – Trevor Angus, #4/13 Allin – Jeff Peel, #5/14 Women’s – Ruth Macrae, #6/15 Approach All-in – Fran Lomas, #8/19 Approach All-in – Betty Dahm, and #9/18 Approach All-in – Matt Boulton. Saturday Competition (August 14), sponsored by Gavin Camilleri, saw the field play a 4BBB Captain’s Joker Stableford event. The winners were: 1st Place: Paul Marland / Stew Worth, 2nd place: Rhys Camilleri / Matt Boulton and 3rd place: Wayne Bolton/Neil Worsley. NTP’s #2/11 – Liz Marland, #4/13 and #5/14 – Troy Kopp and #6/15 – Paul Marland. A big thank you to both Hipas Donald and Gavin Camilleri for their sponsorship. #DoingItForJarrod – This Saturday (August 21), the Club is holding a #DoingItForJarrod day to support young children living with cancer. The Ambrose event is being sponsored by KLP Taxation and the Club will be donating the proceeds from ticket sales for the Lucky Putt Competition to the charity.

Ingham Golf THE Lionel and Trish Fuller Family Fun Day will be held on August 28. It will be a 2-ball Ambrose. Members are encouraged to bring a non-member along. Please remember that you do need a partner if you can. The next Friday Social will be held on September 3. The Ingham Men’s Open will be held on Saturday, September 25. The Stephen and Kim Moore Trophy Day will be held on Sunday, October 3. It will be an Ambrose with lots of prizes, and with food and drink provided. The A-Grade Stroke Pennant is now being held on November 13 – 14. Results:

SPORT On Tuesday, the Tropical Coast Veterans’ game was held in Cardwell, attracting twenty-eight players. The Men’s Ingham winners included Brian Scanlon with 36 points, Alan Cockburn also with 36 points, and Fred Smith 34 points. Of the Ingham Ladies, Julie Reed won on a countback with 34 points, from Deb Giles and Bruna Quadrio. Sue Cameron also took home a run-down prize. Julie Reed won the pin shot on hole 3/12. Wednesday’s Ladies had a good field turnout of eleven players in Brun Quadrio and Carol DiBella’s Trophy Day for a 4BBB Stableford with drawn partners. The winning team was Deb Giles and Julie Reed on a countback from Sue Cameron and Lee Irvine. Both teams scored 62 points. The nearest pin prizes were won by Lesley Beltrame, Sue Cameron, and Julie Reed. On Thursday, twenty-five players competed in a 14-hole event. The winner was Neil Edwards with 57 ½, and the runner-up was Peter Skene (hooray, Skenie, at last!) with 59 ½. Run-down prizes went to Jim Busuttin and Henry Matthews on 60, Aurelio Mason on 61, Andrew Bye on 62 ½, Geoff Gianotti on 63 ½, and Norm Louk and Mike Dann, both on 64. Twenty-five players competed in the Stroke event on Saturday. Andrew Bye had a good win with 70 nett, followed by runner-up Steve Hart on 72 nett. Rundown prizes went to Marty Smith on 72 nett and Mark Gusmeroli on 73 nett. Lachlan Tennent took the pin prize. Sunday’s Players’ Championship Stableford event attracted twenty-seven players. Jim Busuttin took the winner’s prize with 42 points. Mark Gusmeroli was runner-up with 41 points. Run-down prizes went to the Fitzgerald’s, Ross and Ian, with 38 points each. Damian DiBella took the pin prize. Saturday’s competition will be a single stableford event and Sunday’s will be the August Monthly Medal. Happy golfing!

Innisfail Golf Club OVER 100mls of rain fell last week, so the course was a little wet underfoot and this wet weather persisted over the weekend. Many new players have signed up for the 2021-22 golfing year. Members are asked if they see divots on the fairways that have not been filled in, or pitch marks on the greens, to please take a minute to fix them, as the Innisfail Open is fast approaching. Last weekend’s Gordonvale Open has been postponed to September 18 19, due to the latest COVID-19 lockdown and restrictions imposed on the Cairns shire. Each week, a new section will discuss the rules and etiquette on the course. This week’s segment is Pace of Play. An age old saying in golf is “Keep up with the group in front, not in front of the group behind!” Players are reminded that ‘Ready Golf’ is now the format in which golf is played. A few tips for Ready Golf are: If a player is ready to take their shot and the other players are not in danger, the player can take their shot regardless

of the distance from the hole. Players can walk/drive to their ball in preparation for their next shot, if it does not impede the player taking their shot. Shorter hitters can tee off first/play their shot, when waiting for fairways or greens to clear If the group falls behind, players who have completed the hole, can go to the next tee, and tee off, when others in the group are putting out. For stableford or par competitions, once you cannot score a point on the hole, pick up your ball and move on. Remember, it is the responsibility of the low marker of the group to keep the group moving, as if the group is more than 1.5 to 2 holes behind, the whole group can be penalised. Huge thanks to Stephen and the team at Vandeleur & Todd Solicitors for their continued sponsorship of the Innisfail Open. Nomination forms are available at the bar. It was great to see some new winners for the Wednesday All Sporters 9-hole competition on August 4. Results: 1st: Gary Nandovich 23pts 2nd: Luke Peters 21pts 3rd: John Lombardi 20pts c/b NTP: Ned Jacobsen Jake Cockle got lucky in the Friday Sporters 9-hole competition on August 6 with an unlikely Eagle on Hole 6. Results 1st: Jake Cockle 20pts 2nd: Luke Peters 17pts c/b 3rd: Terry Saunders 17pts The first three placings were separated by one shot each in the Cairns Golf Club Monthly Medal 18-hole competition on August 7. The best of the morning groups, with some good scores, were Stephen Todd and Aman Singh on 69 nett. Lance Doyle posted an impressive round of 68 nett, to be one shot out of the top two. Innisfail’s youngest 18-hole golfer, Caine Cockle, put a great front nine together of 38 and just let a few shots go on the back to post a solid 67 nett. However, Caine Cockle did not hold the lead for long. In the next group, Bryce Hoad strung a fantastic back nine together to post 66 nett and win the day. Results 1st: Bryce Hoad 66 nett 2nd: Caine Cockle Jnr 67 nett 3rd: Lance Doyle 68 nett Junior golfers dodged a few showers to get in some game play. With the rain delay, they stepped out on the course for a 4-hole Ambrose. It was great to see Fred Costello get amongst the teams with his brothers and hit some magnificent shots. After a hotly contested dice roll, The Coconuts claimed the win. Please visit the Innisfail Golf Club Facebook page to keep up with golf around the region. Upcoming events Wednesday All Sporters competition - from 12.00pm, groups of 4 permitted. Friday Sporters competition from 12.00pm and 2.00pm, groups of 4

Friday, August 20, 2021 permitted - online bookings. Saturday competition - Hogan & Associates Single Stableford - 7.30am and 12.00pm tee off times. Innisfail Junior Open - Aug 21 – 22. Vandeleur & Todd Solicitors Single Stableford Matchplay - Round 3 - August 28. Vandeleur & Todd Solicitors Innisfail Open - Sept 4 – 5. FNQ Pennants Round - November 11. Survivor Golf Series - December 4 – 5.

Luke Peters finished second in the Wednesday and Friday Sporters’ competitions.

Bryce Hoad was the winner of the Cairns Golf Club Monthly Medal on August 7.

Jake Cockle was the winner of Friday All Sporters’ competition on August 6.

The winning junior golfers on August 1 were Xavier Zadelj, Mason Zadelj, Caine Cockle, and Ryan Gattera.

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Bowls News Babinda Bowls NO bowls were played due to the restrictions that were in place until 4pm on Sunday. At this point in time, the Men’s 4’s on Sunday, August 29, still has room for a team.

Innisfail Men’s Bowls INCLEMENT weather kept a lot of bowlers away last Thursday afternoon, however fourteen bowlers enjoyed a social game of reduced ends. Players are asked to have names in by 12.30pm, so that the card can be called by 1.15pm. New bowlers and visitors are most welcome. Last Sunday morning, a game of Club Triples was played in between showers. George Edgerton, John Morrison, and Ted Dorrington defeated Greg Steve, Sam Micale, and Sam Pagano. The Games Director would like more games to be played as soon as possible. The Mixed Pairs draw is on the notice board. The official opening of the Innisfail Bowls Club’s new green is to be held today at 2.00pm. Please come along and show your support for all the effort that has gone into making the Innisfail green a delight on which to play.

Ingham Bowls THE winning team of the Barefoot Bowls held on Thursday night, August 12, was Robyn Fascetti, Roger Celotto, and Bob Bell, who defeated Chris Johnson, Max Thompson, and Alf Di Bella [12 – 8]. Louie Tomba, Tom Newsam, and Stan Cotton defeated Jan Johnson, Danny Chappell, and John Lone [14 – 13]. Diane Tomba, Maria Moore, and Luisa Di Bella defeated Donna Gosney, Audrey Scott, and John Piotto [15 – 4]. The winners of the Men’s Friday Afternoon Pairs held on August 13, were Tony Koop and Andrew Cole, who defeated Gary Brierley and Stan Cotton [25 – 9]. Ren Cantatore and Ian Muldowney drew with John Holmes and Rico Basaglia [13 – 13]. Russell Peterson and Terry George defeated Bob Bell and Stan Richards [17 – 12]. The winning team with the highest score in the Mixed Social Results held on August 15, was Bev Eddleston, Norma Evans, and Stan Richards, defeating Kevin Lawlor, Luisa Di Bella, and Cliff Johnson [23 – 22] (18 points to 10). Bob Bell, John Eddleston, and Allen Torielli defeated Roger Celotto, Dave Horsley, and Rico Basaglia [20 – 18] (18 points to 10). John Holmes, Janese Craven, and Ren Cantatore defeated Maria Moore, Jeff Crossman, and Alf Di Bella [18 – 16] (16 points to 11). A-Grade Singles: Allan Hodson defeated Phil Kite [26 – 19].

The Bar is open on Tuesdays from 4 pm - 6 pm. Thursday night Barefoot Bowls are held from 6 pm- 8 pm. Please call 47762117 before 5:30 pm to have your name put on the board. Men’s Friday afternoon pairs start at 2.15pm, please have your names on the board before 1.45 pm. Mixed Social Bowls will be held on Sunday, August 22, starting at 1.30pm, please have your names into the club by 12.30pm. Bar Roster: Cliff Johnson Social Selectors: Allen Torielli and Ted Roberts.

Tully Bowls WEDNESDAY, August 11 Sixteen players enjoyed the afternoon playing 18 ends of 2-4-2. Team 1: Joanne Townsend / Greg (17) -v- Team 2: Rod Bradley / Roger Hunt (11). Team 3: Terry / Val Bradley (20) -vTeam 4: Steve Davis / Bev Harrop / Val Zamora (18). Team 5: Peter Smith / Ron Senini (28) -v- Team 6: Ray Downing / Pam Staier (17). Team 7: John Brown / Joan Mercer (25) -v- Team 8: (11) The Winning Team (receiving $10 each) was John Brown and Joan Mercer. The Runner up Team (receiving a free drink) was Peter Smith and Ron Senini. Sunday, August 15 The rain stayed away to allow fourteen players to enjoy 2 games of 10 ends of 3 bowl pairs. Team 1: Val Zamora / Bev Harrop (9) -v- Team 2: Leno Ceccato / Pam Staier (10). Team 3: John Brown /Dale (4) -vTeam 4: Michael Knight / Joan Mercer (17). Team 5: Dennis Shirlaw /Toni Buick (6) -v- Team 6: Ray Downing / Ron Senini (10). Team 7: Robyn Brunello / Rita Hudson (2) -v- Team 8: Gavin Buick / Joanne Townsend (14). After Smoko Team 1: (8) -v- Team 8: (13). Team 2: (5) -v- Team 7: (13). Team 3: (9) -v-

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Team 6: (6). Team 5: (4) -v- Team 4: (13). The Winning Team (receiving $10 each) was Gavin Buick and Joanne Townsend. The Runner up Team (receiving a free drink) was Michael Knight and Joan Mercer. IT was good to see players enjoying a social drink and a few jokes at the end of the games. CLUB (Final)

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BEV Achilles / Judy Hood (21) defeated Robyn Brunello / Bev Harrop (18). CLUB Championship Mixed Pairs ROD Bradley / Val Bradley (23) defeated Ray Downing / Joanne Townsend (17). CLUB Championship Mixed Pairs PETER Smith / Bev Harrop (19) defeated John Brown / Judy Hood (18). ANYONE wishing to play bowls should please call into the club or phone us on 40681230. NEW players and visitors are always welcome.

Ingham Ladies’ Bowls CONGRATULATIONS to Janice Casanovas for winning the 2021 Consistency Championship. She defeated Grace Cockrell 152/138, and both ladies played some outstanding bowls. The first round of the graded 4s saw another closely contested match, with the team of B. Eddleston, J. Fenoglio, J. Craven, and N. Evans winning the game on the last end from R. Douherty, C. Wickens, L. DiBella, and S. Ryan 19/18. Social play had M. Spano, Y. Roberts, L. Melvin [30] -v- M. Spano, M. Moore, A. Rutherford [9]. At the Ingham Mammino Bachiella Shield next week, the following players are required for a 1PM start: S. Ryan, L. Melvin, E. Piotto, L. DiBella, N. Evans, A. Rutherford, J. Craven, and M. Moore. The reserves are P. Miguel and G. Cockrell. Please wear the official

uniform top and white pants. Two rinks will be available for social play, which will also start at 1pm.

Silkwood Bowls Club SUNDAY, August 15 Who would have thought that it would be possible to get in a game with all that rain! But miraculously, the rain stopped in time to start our social bowling. Sixteen bowlers had a lovely time on the green and celebrated Jeannette Bucklar’s birthday at the same time. The Team of Greg Matfin, Denis Donovan, and Russ Marsden defeated the Team of Ron Giveen, Cyril Large, and Tony Cates, 24/16. The Team of Daniel Gauci, Glen Harvey, and Delmo Tarditi defeated the Team of Terry Corcoran, Bev Marsden, and Annette Gauci, 23/21. The Team of Graeme Wallace and Jan Harvey defeated the Team of Alan Hudson and Barry Green, 26/20. Wednesday, August 18 It was so good to see twenty bowlers having such a fun time, regardless of the outcome of the final score. The Team of Delmo Tarditi, Kerry Donovan, and Greg Cottrel defeated the Team of Denis Donovan, Jan Harvey, and Tim Wallis, 27/18. The Team of ‘Dutchy’ and Jean Matfin defeated Terry Corcoran and ‘Dutchy,’ 24/22. The Team of Graeme Wallace, Howard Moulange, and Cyrill Large defeated the Team of Greg Matfin, Rob Nowell, and Alan Hudson, 36/9. The Team of Ron Giveen and Anna Della Bella / Barry Green defeated the Team of Glen Harvey and Jean Messina, 25/12. We offer free coaching lessons to those who would like to experience the fun and challenges of lawn bowls. Age has not limit. Every Friday night, we hold our traditional BBQ Barefoot Bowls. Our contact number is 0459 211 552. If you are in doubt of play, please give us a call. Everyone is welcome and those who would like to join us, please come along, and try us out. You can also follow us on Facebook.

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Shane Muriata

I have been told by some important members of the galaxy, Jedi Knights, Marvel heroes, and Aquaman, that I should be more lenient about bagging teams in the NRL universe. So, just for this week’s edition, I will not be changing any of my initial ideas when it comes to bagging teams but be more ruthless in my assessment. First off on Uncle Shane’s hit list are the useless North Queensland Cowboys (change my mind)! This team has now lost nine games in a row, yes, nine games in a row. For all the long-suffering Cowgirls supporters, I’ve dated super models longer than this, and they were movie stars from the hit 90s TV show Melrose Place, this season is one they would rather forget. It’s a cruel world in the NRL, where one week everyone wants to be your friend, and the next you are receiving coupons for dinner that night. The fans and critics can be your friend, or your favourite fall guy. I mean, look at me! Who gave me the right to be this talented and critical when it comes to writing such good sports material, not Rupert Murdoch, that’s for sure! The Parramatta Eels and the Canberra Raiders have been more disappointing than the Brady Bunch remake that tricked me a few years ago. Greg does not look anywhere near as good as he did, and Marsha seems to still get on my nerves. The Newcastle

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Knights should just go into the night and never be seen again in 2021, and the Gold Coast Titans should be called the Old Coast Titans because they look like the team that they used to be, useless. The once mighty Canterbury Bulldogs would not look out of place in an Under 7s marble competition, such is their form of embarrassment. Don’t worry, I have reserved the Broncos for my last serve. Please Brisbane, for the love of me, if you don’t finish like a credible NRL team in the next few weeks, I will be forced to watch and support my new team, the Bryant Street Hounds. These guys know how to get it done and never let anyone down on bin days when they come out the night before and knock over all the bins for their and everyone’s pure entertainment, even though we don’t find it funny. So, boys, get your act together, or I will be wearing a Street Hounds jersey in no time at all. Imagine my surprise this week when I was contacted by the ever more charismatic and charming of course, Mr Leith Paton of Tully State High School, who just recently returned from a Calvin Klein Model shoot in France. Enough about his private life, and his boyish good looks, I do not know Mr Paton personally, but I can vouch from one of his students, who I have coached over the years, that the dude is an all-round good guy. It seems

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QRL History Committee

ONE of the newer exhibits in the Australian Sugar Museum is called ‘Sugar and Sport.” This display highlights and pays homage to over fifty people who have represented Qld, NSW, and/ or Australia at a senior level in a sport who have connections to the sugar industry. While rugby league is certainly a dominate sport in the sugar cane industry, there are more than ten sports featured, including Rugby Union. Amongst the three Australian representatives who are connected to the sugar industry is 1983 Australian player, Ollie Hall. The other two, Edmund Dore (1903-4) and Declan Curran (1980-83), have direct connections to cane farming, but Ollie’s connection to the sugar industry is quite different. Ollie became an actor and played a lead role in the TV series based on a cane cutting gang set in Silkwood called “Fields of Fire.” The series was made between 1987-89 and featured the lives of the cane cutting gang and town’s people between 1939 and 1952. Ollie’s character, “Tiny Russell,” was a key member of the gang and community and he appeared in every episode of the series. Ollie himself led a very interesting life. Growing up on a cattle property near Wellington, in country NSW, he played rugby while attending boarding school in

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that, against all odds, and me becoming a vegan, someone other than my fan club who consist of Anthony Emmi, Adrian Duro, and the good-looking chick at the servo, read my article last week regarding the naming of the MVP medal after my good mate, Andrew Cripps, for the senior versus junior match later this year at the high school. It is such a deserving honour for Andrew, and when he contacted me to say he accepted the tribute, I knew the right thing had been done. The main dude I wanted to thank in all of this is Mr Leith Paton, who by your generosity has allowed a past student to be recognised for an overdue accolade for planting the seed of School Rugby League many moons ago. Thank you, Mr Paton, I will be in attendance to cover the game, so have my footy boots ready. Don’t forget to get your tickets for the Tully Rugby League Presentation Night on September 18, as it has been confirmed that Australian renowned comedian celebrity, Sean Choolburra, will be performing on the night for the hundreds of fans who have already booked their seats. There is also the other celebrity who will be emceeing the evening and who is equally as funny if not better looking, but we will save that argument for another time. Be sure to book your ticket through the Club’s contacts of Nadine O’Farrell, Caroline Chadwick, or President Anthony Emmi. On a lighter note, I just wanted to let the Tully Postie guy riding the motorbike everyday delivering our mail, Alex Sala, thank you bro, your work is much appreciated. You may get some rubbish comments but keep your

Sydney in the 1960s. Returning to the family property after school, he kept playing local rugby and started making rep sides. After a year in the Northern Territory, he returned home and made the NSW U23 side to play a curtain raiser for the 1975 Australia England rugby tests played at Ballymore in Brisbane. He also played for NSW country for several years, before retiring for the first time from rep footy in 1979

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Then he returned to the bush and kept coaching junior rugby teams. Sadly, Ollie passed away last November at 67 years of age. He managed to pack of a lot into his life and his efforts in portraying an iconic character in the history of our industry is recognized in the museum’s display. The rugby careers of both Edmund Dore and Declan Curran will be featured in future columns.

Then in 1982, at 30 years of age, Ollie moved to Sydney to have one last season in top-level rugby with the Manly Club and, in 1983, he was selected in the Australian touring side, coached by Alan Jones, to tour Italy. After this tour, where he played five provincial matches for Australia but no tests, he kept playing but injuries started to take a toll, so he turned to acting! Yes! Acting! And he did very well in this new career! Scoring a role in the third Mad Max film, “Beyond Thunderdome” starring Mel Gibson, he played the part of Tina Turner’s bodyguard, and this role was soon followed by the role in “Fields of Fire.” This three-part series, when watched today, was remarkable in that it managed to cover many issues faced in those times by people in the sugar industry, from hand cutting, to World War II, and life after the war, as well as the impact of migration, and the move to mechanical harvesting. Ollie’s character, Tiny Russell, is pivotal to all three series and he represents the stoic, hardworking Australian who helped build this industry. After Fields of Fire, Ollie acted in a film called “Quigley Down under” starring American Actor Tom Sellick and English Actor Alan Rickman.

head up because there are lot more people in our community who just love you for the great job you do for our district. The Postie, always delivering.

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THE 1971 Southern Suburbs team will be having a 50-year reunion at the Brothers Leagues Club in Innisfail on September 17-18, 2021. Friday, September 17, is a meet and greet night, and anybody is welcome to go to the Club and say hello. Saturday, September 18, is the main night. A sit-down dinner will be held, starting around 6pm. The cost for the dinner will be approximately $30.00, and it is imperative that

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you please advise beforehand if you are attending the dinner, so the Brothers Leagues Club is well prepared. Could everybody who is attending please arrive around 4.30pm – 5.30pm so all the necessary sign-in compliance to enter the Club can be undertaken without a hitch. Please phone Ron Schilling on 0412456365 or Vlad Polich on 0408783756 by Sunday, August 26, 2021, and confirm your attendance.

The 1971 Southern Suburbs team, which were the Innisfail A-Grade Premiers that year, defeating the United’s in a tough, close game 18 - 16.

Talented young horse sports competitor, Lahni Madsen, rides her way to success MARIA GIRGENTI NINE-YEAR OLD Lahni Madsen from Mourilyan is making quite an impression in her chosen interest of horse sports, winning lots of ribbons and accolades at events throughout the region. Horses are a huge part of her life and

Madsen has been riding since the age of two. In May, she took out most of the Mareeba Gymkhana events and won the overall aggregate for her age group. At Herberton Horse Sports, Madsen had a successful event with both her

horses, placing in all events on ‘Louie’, and placed in a few events on her new horse, ‘Lyrica’. She placed well in all events and won the overall group aggregate at the Holly Brown Memorial Barrel Day in Mareeba. Madsen won the aggregate for her group in the Interschool Horse Sports and compiled enough points to place her school, Mourilyan State School, in second place overall for the junior riders. At Gordonvale Pony Club Gymkhana and Open Horse Sports event, Madsen had a successful weekend winning many blue ribbons. Madsen also took out the A Group Aggregate, plus High Point Junior Visiting Rider for the Gymkhana on the first day, and then backed it up the next day with another aggregate win in her age group for Open Sports. At the Babinda Gymkhana, Madsen performed well and claimed first aggregate on her horse ‘Louie’, and second aggregate on ‘Dodge’. She also competed in the show jumping and Gymkhana at Black River Pony Club. Madsen and her horses ‘Louie’ and ‘Lyrica’ performed well in the unofficial jumping ring and took out second and third aggregate.

Lahni Maden and her horse ‘Louie’, with sashes won at the Malanda Show.

The next day, Madsen and ‘Louie’ teamed up with a new friend, Amy, from Pioneer River Valley Hack and Pony Club and they won the Junior Pairs Rider Class.

Lahni Madsen riding ‘Louie’ at one of the many horse events throughout the region.

Lahni Madsen is all smiles when she is riding her horse, ‘Louie’.

She then took out the age group aggregate and was also awarded the Overall Champion for the Under 13 riders. At the Malanda Show, Madsen had wins and placings in Led and Ridden classes, placings in the pony club sporting events, as well as Champion Led Australian Pony and Champion Ridden Australian Pony. Madsen took out Reserve Champion in Led Pony, Ridden Pony under Saddle and Pony Hack, Ridden Child Rider Under 13 years, and Ridden Pony Hack classes at the Innisfail Show. Madsen competed at the Mossman Show and received first place in Rider class, placings in all Led and Hack classes with both of her horses and multiple placings in the pony club sporting events. At the Tully Show, Madsen had multiple placings with her upcoming horse in Led and Ridden Breed classes, including Reserve Champions. She then competed at Kuranda Gymkhana where she won or placed in almost every event and was awarded Age Group Champion. Madsen and her mount ‘Louie’ are heading to Goondiwindi next month to compete in the State Sporting and Formal Gymkhana, representing the region for Zone 18 Pony Clubs. A wine and cheese fundraiser event for Lahni, hosted by Rhonda Mayocchi, is being held at Roscoes Piazza in Innisfail on August 27. Any individuals or businesses interested in assisting Lahni with sponsorship so that she can compete in Goondiwindi, should please contact Julianne Madsen on 0418 757 621.

Lahni Madsen achieved more success at the Black River Pony & Hack Club event.

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Cassowary Coast athletes excel at Tolga Pentathlon Continued from page 32: Quinn Devaney - 10 years 1st: 100m (16.10) 1st: 200m (32.00) 1st: High Jump (1.06m) 1st: Discus (20.12m) 2nd: 800m (2:54.20) Marlion Swain - 11 years 1st: 100m (15.50)

Charlie Fay - 9 years

1st: Discus (5.52m)

2nd: 800m (3:42.00)

Dominic Bryan - 7 years

Karina Guglielmi - 12 years

1st: 80m (15.00)

Alexia Guglielmi - Under 18

3rd: Long Jump (2.47m)

1st: 200m (31.20) 1st: 800m (2:59.90) 1st: Long Jump (4.04m) 1st: Shot Put (7.37m) Lincoln Fay - 12 years 1st: 200m (36.10) 2nd: 100m (17.10) 2nd: High Jump (1.10m) 2nd: 800m (3:22.20)

3rd: 100m (16.60)

2nd: High Jump (0.90m)

1st: 100m (14.70) 1st: 200m (31.70) 1st: Shot Put (7.30m)

3rd: 200m (35.30) 2nd: Discus (17.47m) 2nd: High Jump (1.20m) Mary Bryan - Under 6 Tetrathlon

1st: 100m (18.00) 1st: 200m (41.70) 1st: Shot Put (5.02m) Jaxen Swenson - 8 years 3rd: 100m (17.40) Aiden Smith - Open 1st: 800m (2:24.40) 2nd: 100m (13.20)

1st: 80m (17.70)

2nd: 200m (27.30)

1st: 100m (22.70)

2nd: High Jump (1.55m)

1st: Long Jump (1.58m)

2nd: Discus (21.42m)

Marlion Swain and Lincoln Fay enjoyed the javelin event.

Indi Bishop-Utschink, Ruby Torrisi, Ella Croatto, and Olivia Aquilina.

Braxton D’Urso, who broke two records with one of two trophies he received.

Cassowary Coast junior athletes, Dominic and Mary Bryan.

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$1.4m on the line in expanded Queensland fishing grants program THE Palaszczuk Government has placed more than $1.4 million on the line for the state’s fishers in an expanded round of the popular fishing grants program. Minister for Agricultural Industry Development and Fisheries and Minister for Rural Communities Mark Furner said recreational fishers, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, local councils, and commercial and charter fishers could apply now to hook the grants. “Funding through the fishing grants aligns with the Government’s Sustainable Fisheries Strategy of building a legacy of sustainable fisheries for our children and grandchildren,” Mr Furner said. “Investing more than $1.4 million in Queensland’s fishing industry recognises the impact COVID-19 has had on this multi-faceted industry. “The industry supports more than 3000 jobs across the state, so maintaining these jobs is an important part of Queensland’s COVID-19 Economic Recovery Plan “These grants will be welcomed by an industry that is part and parcel of our way of life and is important to the broader community.

“Making this funding available continues the Palaszczuk Government’s record of supporting fishing activities across all parts of the state’s fishing industry, an industry that supports jobs in many sectors of the economy.” Mr Furner said the grants, provided under three programs, would fund a range of community fishing projects to enhance recreational and traditional fishing across the state, and support the commercial and charter fishing industry. “Under Queensland’s Community Fishing Grants Program, $250,000 is available for communitybased not-for-profit organisations, fishing clubs and incorporated associations, for activities such as fishing clinics, research, promoting recreational fishing or fish habitat improvement,” he said. “Additionally, local and regional councils can apply for a total of $949,000, provided by the Federal Government, for the Fishing Infrastructure Grants Program for projects that benefit recreational fishing, boating or camping in Queensland.

“And $250,000 has been allocated to the Commercial and Charter Fishing Grant Program to fund activities that modernise fisheries management in Queensland by promoting industry innovation and best practice. “This includes projects to trial alternative gear, like bycatch reduction devices; develop and promote codes of practice; and industry-led campaigns to promote sustainable seafood and commercial fisher well-being.” Mr Furner said expressions of interest for the grants would be accepted until 11 September 2021. “I encourage anyone interested in applying for this funding to act quickly as previous rounds of these funding programs have proven to be very popular,” he said. “A total of 61 applications were received during the expression of interest process for the 2020-21 grants programs, with 24 projects successfully funded. “Those projects included children’s fishing clinics, social inclusion fishing programs, recreational fish tagging, habitat restoration and fishway barrier remediation.” Full details of application criteria and how to apply can be found at www.daf.qld.gov.au/businesspriorities/fisheries.

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WELL, the wet and windy conditions kept most anglers at home tinkering with their boat or fishing tackle over the weekend. Most of the anglers who did manage to get out for a fish, travelled to Cardwell and fished the sheltered waters of the Hinchinbrook Channel, where conditions were not as bad. The conditions were far from glamourous, however anglers still managed to catch some nice Barra and Jacks, both in the mainland creeks and the creeks running off the island. Most of these fish came from the afternoon run out tide, the trick was to find sheltered water around the shallow edges of the mouths of the rivers. I also received some reports of Grunter being caught both in the coastal creeks and the Hinchinbrook area. One good result of the wet conditions has been an increase in the amount of Mud Crabs being caught in the coastal creeks. There has also been some nice Barra caught from the lower and mid freshwater sections of the Maria, Tully, and Murray Rivers. The recent rain has flushed out baitfish and prawn from drains and feeder creeks and the Barra have been congregating around the entrances to the main river and feeding heavily. In these cooler conditions, the afternoons fish better than the morning as the water temperatures are warmer. I have not heard of anyone fishing the upper freshwater sections of the coastal creeks and the fishing here will improve as we move into September. At this early stage of the week, the weather forecast for this weekend is for 15 to 20 knots of wind on Saturday, dropping to 10 to 15 knots on Sunday. This may allow the larger boats to travel out and have a last fish for the Spotty Mackerel before they start their migration back down south. Of course, the Spanish

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info@wettropictimes.com.au PO Box 1100, TULLY, 4854 70 Butler Street, TULLY Mackerel will stay around through most of September before heading out to the breeding grounds around the reefs wide of Hinchinbrook. There will always be a few resident fish, with September and October being the prime time to catch a really big Spaniard. This weekend, I like the morning run out tide to fish for Barra and the first of the afternoon run in tide for Mangrove Jacks. If I was fishing for Grunter, I would like either side of the early morning high tide. If you do not mind fishing at night, either side of the larger evening high tide should be even better. With all the recent rain around on the Cassowary Coast, the mud crabs should all be on the move, so do not forget the crab pots. If anyone has any secrets about catching Blue Swimmer Crabs, I would love to know them. I can manage to catch a few by setting my pots out wider on the flats, however much of their behaviour is still a mystery to me. Let’s hope for some better weather. Good Fishing Roly Newton Tackle World Tully

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2:17 am 7:31 am 1:43 pm 8:24 pm 2:52 am 8:11 am 2:20 pm 9:00 pm 3:26 am 8:49 am 2:55 pm 9:33 pm 3:58 am 9:27 am 3:29 pm 10:06 pm 4:30 am 10:05 am 4:01 pm 10:37 pm 5:01 am 10:45 am 4:31 pm 11:06 pm 5:36 am 11:30 am 5:00 pm 11:34 pm

0.91m 2.61m 0.38m 3.6m 0.85m 2.7m 0.33m 3.62m 0.85m 2.73m 0.38m 3.54m 0.91m 2.7m 0.52m 3.37m 1.02m 2.6m 0.75m 3.12m 1.16m 2.45m 1.05m 2.82m 1.31m 2.27m 1.38m 2.51m

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2:57 am 7:53 am 2:27 pm 8:47 pm 3:32 am 8:33 am 3:06 pm 9:22 pm 4:06 am 9:10 am 3:41 pm 9:55 pm 4:38 am 9:48 am 4:17 pm 10:26 pm 5:10 am 10:25 am 4:51 pm 10:56 pm 5:43 am 11:02 am 5:25 pm 11:25 pm 6:19 am 11:43 am 5:56 pm 11:51 pm

0.95m 2.25m 0.4m 3.12m 0.89m 2.33m 0.35m 3.13m 0.87m 2.37m 0.39m 3.07m 0.91m 2.35m 0.51m 10:26 pm 0.98m 2.27m 0.72m 2.72m 1.08m 2.16m 0.98m 2.49m 1.2m 2.01m 1.26m 2.22m

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Cassowary Coast athletes excel at Tolga Pentathlon MARIA GIRGENTI OVER 160 athletes competed in the Tolga Interclub Pentathlon at Tolga Sports Reserve, hosted by Tableland Athletics Club, where records fell one after another and lots of personal bests were achieved. Cassowary Coast Athletics Club was well represented with twenty-one competitors, who all performed extremely well. Clubs from Normanton, Cassowary Coast, Tully, Douglas, Cairns, Ross River, Mulgrave, Whitsundays,

together with many independent athletes, took part in the familyfriendly event. Athletes aged from six years up to the master’s age group competed in a fixed five-event program, whilst those aged four and five could take part in a tetrathlon. The first twenty athletes aged 14 years+ who nominated, participated in a throws pentathlon which consisted of hammer, shot put, discus, javelin, and weight throw. All athletes aged Under 6

received participation medals, whilst the first three placegetters in each group were awarded medals, and trophies were presented to record breakers. The results were as follows: Braxton D’Urso - 9 years 1st: 200m (30.10) new record (previous record was 34.05 set by Jonty Coutts in 2018) 1st: 100m (14.90) new record (previous record was 15.00 set by John-Paul Amadio in 1993) 1st: 800m (2:59.90) 1st: Long Jump (3.72m) Sailah D’Urso - 6 years

1st: 80m (16.10)

3rd: Long Jump (2.93m)

2nd: 100m (20.90)

Ruby Torrisi - 8 years

2nd: 200m (49.60)

1st: Shot Put (5.78m)

3rd: Long Jump (1.92m)

Olivia Aquilina - 8 years

Amiyrah Swain - 7 years

2nd: Shot Put (4.39m)

1st: 80m (15.00)

Siena Rose Torrisi - 10 years

1st: 100m (18.70)

1st: Shot Put (7.60m)

1st: 200m (41.60)

Chilli Newman - 10 years

1st: Long Jump (2.81m)

3rd: Shot Put (5.72m)

2nd: Shot Put (3.85m)

Brady Devaney - 9 years

Ella Croatto - 8 years

2nd: Long Jump (3.56m)

1st: 100m (16.40)

Ryan Aquilina - 9 years

2nd: 200m (35.50)

1st: Shot Put (6.47m)

2nd: 800m (3:26.20)

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Page 30 Most of the Cassowary Coast Athletics Club crew who competed in the Tolga Pentathlon.