2021 December 17 Newspaper Edition by Wet Tropic Times

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The 3rd Combat Service Support Battalion returns to Innisfail for Freedom of Entry March Page 3

SANTA STOPS IN AT ST RITA’S SCALLYWAGS PLAYGROUP CHRISTMAS PARTY

PA G E 7 YEAR 6 AND YEAR 12 PHOTOS CASSOWARY COAST SCHOOLS NORTHERN REGION

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Two Army Hawkei protected military vehicles made an imposing sight in the main street during the Freedom of Entry Parade.

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Regional Rainfall Report

WEATHER

Rainfall statistics gathered from http://www.farmonlineweather.com.au/ and http://www.bom.gov.au/

Tomorrow - Saturday Ingham Partly cloudy 24 - 33 Cardwell Mostly sunny 24 - 33 Tully Partly cloudy 22 - 33 Mission Beach Mostly sunny 24 - 31 Innisfail Partly cloudy 23 - 32 Tomorrow - Sunday Ingham Scattered showers 24 - 33 Cardwell Partly cloudy 24 - 33 Tully Scattered showers 22 - 33 Mission Beach Scattered showers 24 - 31 Innisfail Scattered showers 23 - 33

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Pauline Ballini is 99 years young MARIA GIRGENTI LONG-TERM resident Pauline Ballini celebrated her 99th birthday on December 6 with cards, morning tea and the cutting of a special cake surrounded by close friends at her private residence. Nick and Rose Bogart, who shared in Pauline’s special birthday milestone, told the story of how the Ballinis’ bought the farm from Rose’s grandparents, the Ribas, back in 1951. At the age of two, Pauline arrived in

Australia from Italy. She lost her mother at the age of 10. In 1941, at 19, Pauline married her husband Albert, and the couple settled in Cowley. The pair had identical twin girls, Rene and Anna. Pauline recalled no transport, electricity, water and tells the story of the ‘push and pull’ on the railway line. If a train came, she would have to get off the line, let the train pass and then lift the heavy trolley back on the line, so her girls could get to school. The family moved to Mourilyan and had their own sugarcane farm. Pauline’s husband of 67 years, Albert, passed away in 2008,

aged 80. Pauline has been living in the same house for 61 years and up until four years ago, had her driver’s licence and still drove. Pauline’s twin daughters live next to each other in Melbourne and regularly contact her. She also enjoys her once a week visit from Frank, a cousin who is the only family who lives close by. Pauline still lives independently, is lively, has a sharp mind and is loved by the local community. She cooks, cleans, does the gardening and attributes her longevity to manual labour and keeping active in body and mind.

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Local resident, Pauline Ballini celebrated her 99th birthday on Monday, December 6.

Pauline Ballini celebrated her 99th birthday, in the company of family and close friends.

Vaccination Mandates Extended to Community Pharmacy Staff QUEENSLAND Health has now mandated COVID-19 vaccinations for workers in healthcare facilities. Facilities that may initially come to mind, such as hospitals, ambulances and GPs, are included. However, this mandate also extends to the team members of smaller and less obvious healthcare settings, such as your local community Pharmacy, as well as optometrists and dental surgeries. LiveLife Pharmacy CEO, Clint Coker, explained that all LiveLife Pharmacies had an obligation to comply with the government directive. “Starting 16th December 2021, everyone who works in a LiveLife pharmacy, including Pharmacists, Pharmacy Assistants and Naturopaths, must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. When we made our team aware

of the new health directive, we did have a small number of them inform us that they were choosing not to be vaccinated,” Clint explained. “The team members who have exercised their right to remain unvaccinated were valued members of the LiveLife team, and if they were to have a change of heart about getting vaccinated in the future, or health mandates change, we would welcome them contacting us.” “While the vaccination mandate does affect team members, it doesn’t prevent customers, whether vaccinated or not, from seeking assistance at a LiveLife Pharmacy,” Clint said. “We want to assure our customers that they can enter any LiveLife Pharmacy regardless of their vaccination status.

LiveLife Pharmacy team members are here to assist our customers with their health needs. This includes dispensing prescription medications, the supply of other pharmacy items, access to pharmacist advice, and the provision of the many personalised services that our customers know and appreciate, including blood pressure checks, medication consultations, flu COVID-19 vaccinations etc. Please come and see us in-store, whether you are vaccinated or not,” said Clint. Please note that LiveLife Pharmacy services vary based on which LiveLife Pharmacy you access. To find out which services your local LiveLife Pharmacy provides or make a booking, go to www. livelifepharmacy.com or call your local LiveLife Pharmacy.

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The 3rd Combat Service Support Battalion returns to Innisfail for Freedom of Entry March STORY AND PHOTOS BY MARIA GIRGENTI THE 3rd Combat Service Support Battalion celebrated the 15th anniversary of the Freedom of Entry to Cassowary Coast Shire (formerly Johnstone Shire) granted by former Johnstone Shire Mayor Neil Clarke and the Battalion's 29th birthday. Commanding Officer of the 3rd Combat Service Support Battalion Lieutenant Colonel Steven Young led two hundred soldiers as they marched through the town of Innisfail, following the original route taken when granted entry on October 28, 2006, following Cyclone Larry disaster relief efforts. Soldiers drove two Hawkei Protected Mobility Vehicles ahead of the parade, followed by 1st Battalion Royal Australian Regiment band and Corporal Toby, the unit Mascot of the 3rd Combat Service Support Battalion. After the march, a ceremonial parade took place. The Battalion received its first Theatre Honour Streamers, awarded in recognition of their contribution to operations in Iraq and East Timor. Former Warrant Officer Control Office

in East Timor, Warrant Officer Class One Doug Ward pinned the 3rd Combat Service Support Battalion's first theatre honour streamer in recognition for its contributions to East Timor - 1999 2003. Former Regimental Sergeant Major of the 3rd Combat Service Support Battalion, Mark Campbell, pinned the Battalion's second theatre honour in recognition for its contributions to Iraq 2007. In 2006, parts of the Cassowary Coast region, particularly Innisfail, suffered devastation from the impacts of Category 5 Tropical Cyclone Larry. The Australian Defence Force deployed the Third Combat Service Support Battalion from Townsville to Innisfail to assist with the cyclone recovery. Around 450 soldiers coordinated emergency support, cleared roads, secured homes, provided: • Health care. • Environmental advice. • Fresh food and purified water (as well as testing local supplies). • Tarpaulins.

• Bath and shower facilities. • Up to 500 beds for people affected by the Cyclone. The granting or exercising of Freedom of Entry to the City is a way for Councils and communities to honour a distinguished service of a military unit and strengthen the ties between citizens and service members. This military unit marched through the streets of a city/town on a ceremonial

event with swords drawn, bayonets fixed, drums beating, guidon/colours flying, and band playing. Freedom of Entry, or 'Freedom of the City,' is a long-standing tradition that dates back in history to ancient Roman times. After the ceremonial parade, battalion members and invited guests attended a cocktail party that evening at the Shire Hall.

Lieutenant Colonel Steven Young led the Freedom of Entry Parade with 200 plus soldiers of the 3rd Combat Support Service Battalion in tow.

Former Warrant Officer Control Office in East Timor, Warrant Officer Class One Doug Ward received the first 3 CSSB’s theatre honour in recognition for its contributions to East Timor - 1999 – 2003.

In 2006, former Johnstone Shire Mayor Neil Clarke granted the 3rd Combat Support Service Battalion Freedom of Entry to the shire after Cyclone Larry. Photo courtesy of Clare Cavasin

Soldiers of the 3rd Combat Service Battalion Australian Army stand to attention.

The banner party from the 3rd Combat Service Support Battalion stand on parade.

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QCWA Tully Branch has been the lucky recipient of a 2021 CommBank Community Donation of $500 TULLY QCWA graciously received the donation last week at the local Tully Branch. Fundraising has been difficult during covid restrictions during the previous two years, while the expenses of running the QCWA Hall and keeping the Branch going have remained. QCWA is for women to come together to support communities, celebrate their interests and forge friendships in a caring and respectful manner. This is achieved by advocating and providing opportunities for women around education, health and community throughout every phase of a women’s life. For more information, look on their website www. qcwa.org.au Contact the local QCWA Branch at qcwatully@ outlook.com

curtains, tables, and stands, don’t hesitate to get in touch with me to arrange pick up as well.

and on time are entered in the half-yearly Rates prize draw. The prize is $2,000, which must be spent locally.

Please contact Shane Greenwood on mobile number 0427 912 004 to arrange pick up.

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Please note that the office dividers with our town’s historical photos and history will go on display outside of Tully Drapery during the Christmas Street Party. Diana Bloom’s images will go to Council for show in Innisfail during January and February 2022.

COUNCIL, in partnership with Parent+medic North Queensland, is hosting Baby First Aid, Health and Safety Parent Education Sessions. Parent+medic provides credible community-based health information and support to determine if your child faces an emergency and what to do about it. It does not give you medical training, but it does give you the confidence to know exactly what to do when your child needs you. And that can be lifesaving! Dates: Tuesday 11 January 2022 Tuesday 12 April 2022 Tuesday 12 July 2022 Time: 10.30 am to 12.30 pm Where: TYTO Conference and Events Centre For further information, please contact the Hinchinbrook Shire Library within the Hinchinbrook Shire.

Thanks again for all your help in making the exhibition a success. We hope you all enjoyed the first snippet into the Tully 100 Celebrations Committees Exhibit.

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Hinchinbrook Mayor’s Christmas Message I take this opportunity in the last message for 2021 to sincerely thank all those community members for their generosity and support of the Mayor’s Christmas Appeal. Thank you all for your assistance throughout the year on behalf of Councillors. I would like to recognise and thank all of our committed volunteers, staff, community groups and organisations and all our sporting committees who give up their valuable time to help others throughout the year. Thank you to all. On behalf of Councillors and all staff, I wish everyone a very Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. For those travelling away – travel safe and similarly for your family travelling here; I wish everyone a safe journey.

Santa Claus Photo Opportunity

Left to right: Frances Stewart and Azalea Ivy (CBA Representatives) and Ellen Leech (Tully QCWA President)

Time To Collect Your Memorabilia OUR first community exhibition is closing after one month and hundreds of visitors. Would you please reach out to our wonderful pioneer families who spent so much time researching and compiling their families histories to come and pick them up? Also, anyone who dropped off memorabilia, plants,

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IN partnership with Hinchinbrook Blue Light Association, Council has arranged for Santa to visit the Hinchinbrook Shire Library between 9.30 am and 11.30 am on Saturday 18 December 2021. Families can bring their children along and take their own family photos with Santa for a gold coin donation.

Rate Incentive Winners CONGRATULATIONS to Stephen and Sandra Gurney, the recent winners of the $2,000 Rates Incentive Scheme prize. The Gurney’s have opted to spread their cash prize locally between Bossi Boots, Blanco’s Quality Meats, Hinchinbrook Rural Supplies, and Ingham Manufactures Mitre 10. Sandra Gurney commented that the Rates Incentive Scheme is a fantastic initiative. She was amazed to receive the good news from Council. Sandra was extremely grateful and is looking forward to supporting local businesses. Ratepayers who pay their rates in full

Training Rooms in Ingham and Ayr

Mural Rear of Council Building COUNCIL has commissioned artist Kennie Deaner to paint a mural on the rear of the Hinchinbrook Shire Hall. The mural depicts the iconic images of the Shire, Wallaman Falls, the Seymour River, Hinchinbrook Island, sugar cane and Brahman cattle which embody the Hinchinbrook Way. The mural is intended to be an inviting and exciting focal point for travellers and locals alike. The project is scheduled to commence on Friday, 17 December 2021 and is expected to take four weeks to complete, weather permitting. Parts of Shire Hall Lane will be temporarily partitioned off from traffic for the painting to occur.

Flying Fox Management Program COUNCIL is aware that Flying Foxes are taking up temporary residence in undesirable urban locations. The community is urged to contact Council’s Biosecurity Team on 4776 4740 to report such sites and seek the necessary assistance. Morning dispersal activities will continue daily between 4.30 am, and 7.30 am.

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Mission Beach Wildcare has a new tank STORY AND PHOTOS BY MARIA GIRGENTI MISSION Beach Wildcare has a new tank that will enable volunteers to rehabilitate bigger sea turtles, thanks to the generosity and support of Castaways Resort and Spa, their staff and the Mission Beach community. The modest facility at Mission Beach Wildcare has grown. As a result, a large tank that cost over $5,000 is up and running, accommodating bigger sea turtles. Deborah Purkiss from Castaways Resort, who visited Mission Beach Wildcare's facility, which supports Cairns Turtle Rehabilitation and Marine Strandings in Far North Queensland, initiated talks about how the resort could support Mission Beach Wildcare's valuable work. Steve O'Malley, the owner of Castaways, profoundly cares about matters of the sea, which is one of his passions. Mission Beach Wildcare volunteers Steve and Sharon McGuinness are thrilled to have their most giant tank so far up and running to cater for larger sea turtles needing rehabilitation. "We seem to have bigger turtles come into our care, so this will provide the option for them to remain until release and not have to move to Cairns unnecessarily, if applicable." "Not that long ago, we started with one small blue tank. It has taken a bit of time and lots of challenging work by many involved." "Stella, who was found floating and with injuries, is thrilled to be in her new tank, and the timing could not have been more perfect." "She is still floating but has improved considerably

in recent months and will no doubt continue to show improvement and thrive in her environment." Since 2002, Mission Beach Wildcare Inc has been involved in the rescue and rehabilitation of native animals. Mission Beach Wildcare is a not-for-profit volunteer organisation that provides the rescue and retrieval of animals, emergency and pre-release care, coordination of carers and access to veterinary resources throughout the Cassowary Coast region. Volunteers have the experience to care for wallabies, pademelons, wallaroos, possums, gliders, birds, including raptors, snakes, monitors, frogs, bats, echidnas, bandicoots, cassowary rescue, turtles and marine life. It does not receive any government funding survives by volunteers within the community. Mission Beach Wildcare relies on fundraising to feed, house and rescue injured and orphaned wildlife

Stella, one of the green sea turtles enjoying the new tank.

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of the varied species brought into care. MAMS has allowed Mission Beach Wildcare to raise funds through recycling, a worthwhile exercise. Anyone who cares about our native wildlife can help fund the valuable work done by carers. It is expensive and takes a long time to achieve these outcomes, so this is a simple yet effective way to support a great cause. Those who wish to donate their recyclables or cash in quote reference C10094476 to donate to Mission Beach Wildcare Inc. Mission Beach Wildcare is always looking for wildlife carers. To find more information on becoming a carer or donating, please visit Mission Beach Wildcare Inc Cassowary Coast Facebook page.

Deborah Purkiss from Castaways Resort with Sharon and Steve McGuinness from Mission Beach Wildcare check out the new tank

Tully Meals on Wheels volunteers’ morning tea ON Tuesday, November 30, the volunteers of Tully Meals on Wheels were treated to a delicious morning tea by the Tully MOW committee. After a welcome by the Tully president,

Leslee Marker read a few jokes, and the present people engaged in much chatter. All participated in a Christmas parcel game called “left and right”, which

caused much confusion and hilarity. The committee is very grateful for the volunteers in our community. Without each and everyone we would be unable to deliver our meals. If you have a few

spare hours on a Monday, Wednesday, or Friday, we would greatly appreciate your help. Just phone the kitchen on these days. We wish you a very happy Christmas and all the very best for the new year.

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It is the end of the year, Let’s Celebrate! SARI RUSSO SO much has happened in 2021 that is noteworthy to talk about. Still, as I like to share personally occasionally, and as this edition is my first week of being a Mrs, Mrs Sari Russo, I would like to reflect on the importance of family. We are now set to head into the Christmas season and, hopefully, spend more quality time with the people who matter the most to us. It is fantastic to think that I added more cousins, aunties, and uncles to my collection. I am excited to be thinking of ways to bless them. As the newspaper will have a new office in Ingham that will open towards the end of January, it is exciting to think of my new ‘extended’ family – the Hinchinbrook community and how to bless them alongside my new family. In the new year, you will be hearing a lot about the changes that will happen in the company and the exciting new things on offer. Still, now, at this moment, it is lovely to think that we took on board the challenges imposed on our lives and our families and made it through another year. Please look at your family and thank them. Thank them for cleaning the house when you didn’t get time. Thank them for working to provide for you. Thank them for helping you. Just thank them and celebrate Christmas!

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Rates Rising as Council Takes Over Port Hinchinbrook? IF you are worried about the level of rates in the Cassowary Coast, have a read of the Report in the 9 Dec. Council agenda, or watch the live stream about 'normalising Port Hinchinbrook', and worry. They are 'normalising' means procuring the entire infrastructure there, including roads, drains, water and sewerage networks etc. Council has already acquired the sewerage treatment plant. Despite no obligation on Council whatsoever to do this, it is described as "a fully private estate". Plus, CCRC is not only going to proceed with dredging One Mile Creek; it is actually considering maintaining it for five years, "funded by general rates revenue". We have all observed how hopeless this Council has been when negotiating non-straightforward commercial matters. Numerous examples exist, including not once but twice being out-negotiated over the Dunk Island Spit. One suspects the State Government can't believe their luck that they now have such a patsy Council. Without any doubt, our rates will rise despite Mayor Nolan's repeated election promises that the rest of the region would not subside, fixing the situation there. This Agenda Report poses so many questions that are not answered regarding the financing structure of the various elements. You could write a small book. The lack of detail is appalling. It even acknowledges, "some elements from a financial perspective are still being worked through!" It refers to so many uncosted/unknown risks. You could only wonder how any sensible councillor or officer could support the proposal? Only Cr. Millwood seemed concerned and sensibly voted against it. Here's just a few unanswered matters: · CCRC appears to be taking all the construction cost overrun risk. The State and Federal (if any) Govt. contributions are fixed. If costs exceed the budgeted project design estimate, then ratepayers will presumably need to absorb any overruns. And in the current environment of spiralling construction costs, it is hard to believe Council's current estimates will prove accurate. The Report acknowledges the existing total project cost of $15.75m is "not fully funded", and already a shortfall of $1.95m exists, for which it is "seeking additional funding". · During the meeting, there was a reference to an additional $6500 (annual?) charge on top of the previously mooted $3000pa sewerage impost for the property owners at Port Hinchinbrook. Wow! It is impossible to believe this will be acceptable to the residents there, and the pressure to spread the burden will be immense. · Refers repeatedly to "anticipated Federal Government funding". How can Council sign up to anything without this committed, particularly the terms and conditions known? · What if the initial dredge cost exceeds the $1.5m Federal grant? No mention of where the canal dredge spoil will go and any associated land acquisition cost for this. How long will this first dredge last? And what is the annual maintenance cost estimate? All would like to see the situation at Port Hinchinbrook fixed. Still, it should not come at a cost to the broader Cassowary Coast community.

Friday, December 17, 2021 All previous CCRC and Cardwell Shire Councils have stuck rigidly to this principle. Pity this one hasn't. Dominic Mobbs Wongaling Beach

Bundaberg Now not independent LETTER sent by Andrew Manuel the Country Press Australia President to Mayor Jack Dempsey, Bundaberg Regional Council on Thursday, December 2, 2021, Via email: Dear Mayor Dempsey, I’m writing on behalf of the members of the Country Press Association (CPA) in relation to the conduct of Bundaberg Regional Council (BRC) with regard to the operations of your ‘news’ media division, Bundaberg Now. We are concerned Bundaberg Now presents itself publicly as an independent local news service, and we have sought advice from the federal minister for communications, the Hon. Paul Fletcher, among other political leaders. The Minister has written to us saying “that key aspects of the operation of Bundaberg Regional Council’s ‘news’ platform Bundaberg Now raise serious concerns from the perspective of those who recognise the importance of independent sustainable media outlets being able to hold Government to account.’ The Minister also said ‘..it is troubling that this publication [Bundaberg Now] is presented to give the impression of being an independent news organisation when in fact it is fully funded by the Bundaberg Regional Council and its coverage of the Mayor and the Council verges on hagiographic.’ Minister Fletcher also recommended that QCPA could pursue its concerns with the ACCC, Queensland Electoral Commission, Australian Press Council and the Queensland Minister for Local Government. The Minister advised that, “While the majority of these matters fall outside my portfolio responsibilities, and are in fact matters for the Queensland Government, I would like to provide a response and propose some pathways forward for the QCPA to address the assertion that Bundaberg Now is purporting to be an independent source of local news.” We intend to follow the Minister’s advice. Regarding the complaints process to the ACCC that BRC is engaging in misleading and deceptive conduct under the Competition and Consumer Act 2010, the first step in making a consumer complaint to the ACCC is to contact the service provider to ensure the provider is aware of the problem. Therefore, I am writing to raise our concerns directly with you, and request that BRC stop publishing ‘news’ under the misleading and deceptive brand name, Bundaberg Now. Additionally, I’ve provided a draft and embargoed media statement that we intend to release this week, and I welcome any response you may make to the attached media statement. I look forward to your prompt response. Yours sincerely, Andrew Manuel Country Press Australia President

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Santa stops in at St Rita's Scallywags Playgroup Christmas Party MARIA GIRGENTI THE jolly man in red took time out of his busy North Pole schedule. He ditched his sleigh and arrived at St Rita's Scallywags Playgroup annual Christmas party on November 30. He sang songs, distributed presents to excited children, and posed for photos. Santa arrived in style by 4WD Landcruiser, and a group of 100 excited children and family members greeted him. Scallywags in South Johnstone hosts a playgroup every Tuesday from 9:00 am to 11:00 am, suitable for children aged 0-5 years. A playgroup is an ideal place for children to socialise and for parents to meet new people.

St Rita's Scallywags Playgroup coordinators Vicki Conomo and April Riera had fun with Santa.

At times, parent information sessions take place with guest speakers, including a paediatric physiotherapist, speech pathologist, dentist, ENJO cleaning products demonstration and paramedics, and a literacy and numeracy specialist. Cost is a contribution of $3 each week for each family towards the cost of consumables, such as craft materials, resources and cleaning supplies. Parents and carers to join Playgroup Queensland. Children need to bring a hat and morning tea. Playgroup provides parents and caregivers with morning tea, with parents encouraged to pack a lunchbox for their children.

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Rotated activities include painting, collage, construction, play dough, bubbles, spray painting, sand play, dress up, home corner, reading, games, music, singing and dancing. New families are welcome at Scallywags every Tuesday at Green Street, South Johnstone. The centre held its last playgroup on November 30, before closing for a two-week break over Christmas/ New Year and will return over the school holidays for primary school children. Scallywags, started by former St Rita's School South Johnstone Principal Vicki Conomo, has been operating for 26 years. For further information, please send a message through St Rita's Scallywags Facebook page, contact Vicki Conomo on 0439 642 153 or, St Rita's School South Johnstone on 4065 9500 during school terms.

Santa with children and family members at the St Rita’s Scallywags Playgroup Christmas Party.

Dametto delivers donation to Audrey’s Angels: Charity Bull Ride KATTER’S Australian Party Deputy Leader and Hinchinbrook MP Nick

Dametto officially handed over his $1,500 donation to Audrey’s Angels of

Hope on Monday, following the Charity Bull Ride at Ingham’s Sugar City Rodeo. Three brave men and Mr Dametto put their bodies on the line for a good cause back on September 11th. All up, $6,500 was donated to various charities as a result of the event. The donations were split equally amongst the four riders and Ingham Sugar City Rodeo donated an additional $500 to Jonty’s Collins-Furber for riding with the best time of 6.7 seconds. Mr Dametto donated $1,500 to Audrey’s Angels of Hope and rode in memory of Judy Reardon. James Stevens, Auxiliary Captain Halifax, donated $1,500 dollars to Hinchinbrook Branch Queensland Blue Light.

Nick Dametto MP with Ingham Sugar City Rodeo Committee members, Charity Bull Rider Organiser, Charity Bull Riders and their selected Hinchinbrook charities.

Jonty Collins-Furber, Machinery Operator Morton’s Earthmoving, donated $2,000 to Ingham Palliative Care and rode in honour of close family friend Will Murdoch. Casey Costabeber, Therapy Assistant

Optimise Health and Wellness, donated $1,500 to Ingham Riding for Disabled Association Inc. Mr Dametto stated that this year’s Charity Bull Ride was a massive success thanks to Hinchinbrook’s generosity and support. “In the spirit of Christmas this was the perfect time for the riders to hand over their cheques to their chosen local charities,” he said. “The Charity Bull Ride is all about a bit of friendly competition amongst Hinchinbrook locals that are willing to face the beasts for a good cause. “I’d like to thank the Ingham Sugar City Rodeo Committee and Charity Bull Ride Organiser Monique Giliberto for expanding the Charity Bull Ride to include locals. “For some this is a once in a lifetime opportunity that gets the adrenaline pumping and I encourage those who are a bit of a thrill-seeker to get involved with future Charity Bull Rides. Mr Dametto praised the community for supporting this well-loved annual event and said he looks forward to taking on the raging bull at next year’s Ingham Sugar City Rodeo.

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Powerful move forward for future of Port Hinchinbrook

THE future for the private Hinchinbrook Harbour estate is looking bright with Cassowary Coast Regional Council recently resolving to execute funding agreements for the normalisation of Port Hinchinbrook. This outcome is a fine example of three levels of Government working together to resolve issues that have been impacting the residents of Port Hinchinbrook and the broader region for over a decade. Council officially took ownership of the Port Hinchinbrook Sewage Treatment Plant on 2 December 2021, and at Local Government Meeting 9 December 2021, Council resolved to progress with the normalisation of the estate based on funding from the State and Federal Governments. Cassowary Coast Regional Council Mayor, Mark Nolan said the funding provided by the State Government will ensure that sewerage infrastructure and assets within the private estate meet Council standards as part of the normalisation and that compensation for acquisition was funded. “Our broader rate base will not be bearing these costs,” he said. “As highlighted in the report a budget shortfall of $1.95 million is currently modelled through a defined benefited area levy on Port Hinchinbrook properties which would be structured in such a way that current and future property owners within the estate would

contribute. “Council will however, make a formal request to the Australian Government for this shortfall to be funded to reduce the impact on residents. “With numerous recent failures of the estates ageing sewerage treatment plant and associated infrastructure, this matter has been critical to resolve as releases to the environment had the very real potential to impact on public health and the Great Barrier Reef World Heritage Area. “The Hinchinbrook Harbour – STP License agreement provides for secure sewerage services for residents whilst the normalisation of the private estate is finalised. This agreement reflects the commitment of the Queensland Government, Liquidator and Council to ensure that environmental releases from the estate are a thing of the past,” said Mayor Nolan. “Council acknowledge the importance of the advocacy our community has provided in realising the funding for emergency dredging of One Mile Creek. This project will not only provide improved access to the World Heritage- listed Hinchinbrook Island but improve safety for recreational anglers residing or visiting in the region. “A report considering contract award for these works is anticipated to be presented to Council for consideration early in 2022. I look forward to providing

Touching The Lives of Others LIZ TODD, BOARD PRESIDENT NURSING Homes in Queensland are now required to abide by the Residential Aged Care Direction (No. 11), as issued by Queensland Health. This means that all visitors to the Tully Nursing Home must be fully vaccinated against Covid 19 unless they have a medical exemption. Everyone will be required to show their vaccination status to staff before entering the facility after December 17.

This status should be provided during office hours, Monday to Friday, from 8 am to 4 pm. Visitors will also be required to sign in with the Qld app and answer some Covid-related questions. If all the requirements are met, you can sign in any day from 8 am to 7 pm, seeing family members or friends in their room. This may seem overwhelming, but residents appreciate your visits! If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us on 4068 2355. We thank the Cent Sale organisers, Makayla and Jean, and our generous community for their recent support of our Home, which has raised thousands of dollars to purchase medical equipment. We also thank families and friends who came together for our Residents’ Christmas Lunch last week. It certainly was a hot day for everyone! However, the food was lovely, and the decorations and updated gardens made for a grand celebration. Mr and Mrs Claus’ visit was much appreciated. Our staff, musicians, and volunteers certainly did us proud, as everyone rallied to make it a success. We wish you all a peaceful and safe Christmas. If you know of anyone alone this Christmas, please take the time to care!

an update at this time.

“Council will also look to appoint a project manager to ensure the successful delivery of this significant project. “Overall this project is anticipated to deliver great outcomes for the residents of Port Hinchinbrook, the Cassowary Coast and the wider region.” For more information, please reach out to Council by phoning 1300 763 903 or by emailing enquiries@ cassowarycoast.qld.gov.au.

Mayor Mark Nolan signing off on Port Hinchinbrook.

Tully Meals On Wheels Roster For January 2022 Monday 10 Chrissy Argyros Carol Carstensen Marilyn Weigand Veronica Lizzio Lyn Miller Chris & Peter Mclean

Wednesday 12 Jan Pease Carol Carstensen Marilyn Weigand Jill Mackay Debbie Pennisi Renata Viero Lee Gray

Friday 14 Carol Carstensen Marilyn Weigand Sue Robson Marilyn Weigand Denise Kenny Renata Viero Lee Gray

Monday 17 Marilyn Weigand Carol Carstensen Chrissy Argyros Mary McDonald Karen Edwards Roy Favier Sam Pappalardo

Wednesday 19 Jan Pease Carol Carstensen Marilyn Weigand Janette Evans Josie Pease Trish Lardi Loui Crema

Friday 21 Marilyn Weigand Carol Carstensen Trish Lardi Mary Bacic Linda Mackay Marilyn Weigand Viena Morris

Mr and Mrs Claus gave out gifts to the residents

Monday 24 Chrissy Argyros Carol Carstensen Marilyn Weigand Lisa LaSpina Margaret Schafer Sue Robson Carol Carstensen

Wednesday 26 Jan Pease Carol Carstensen Marilyn Weigand Anne Pacey Loraine Cargnello Joan Mercer Bob Wellington

Friday 28 Marilyn Weigand Carol Carstensen Anita Stapley Leslee Marker Julie Jordan Leonie Barra Donuta Mullaly

Monday 31

Thank you to two of our musicians!

Sisters at Christmas Time

Chrissy Argyros Carol Carstensen Marilyn Weigand Terry Ryan Bruno Barra Ken Blair Judy Hood

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COMMUNITY

Local Disaster Management Plan Endorsed by Council AS the Hinchinbrook Shire is a coastal community located within a flood plain, it is susceptible to major natural disasters primarily associated with monsoonal flooding and cyclones. As a community, it is essential to be aware of the types of hazards and potential disasters that are likely to occur, to understand the risks associated with such hazards, and the precautions that should be taken to minimise the effects. The ability of a community to cope with the impact of disasters is largely dependent upon its preparedness. Hinchinbrook Shire Council’s Local Disaster Management Plan (LDMP) sets out Council’s strategies and practices towards enhancing our community’s preparedness for, and managing the

consequences of, a disaster. Council is required under section 59 of the Disaster Management Act 2003 to review or renew its Local Disaster Management Plan when it is considered appropriate, and to review the effectiveness of the plan at least once a year. A comprehensive review of the Hinchinbrook LDMP has been endorsed by the Local Disaster Management Group, and Version 2 adopted by Council on Tuesday 23 November 2021. The Hinchinbrook LDMP Version 2 is available on Council’s website Disaster and Emergency Information page. The community is encouraged to be aware of the plan, the processes and strategies contained therein.

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Netflix’s first Australian Original documentary Puff

NETFLIX’S first Australian Original documentary Puff: Wonders of the Reef, filmed in Queensland’s Great Barrier Reef, is available to stream worldwide from tomorrow. The hour-long feature documentary was supported by the Queensland Government through Screen Queensland’s Screen Finance Program and produced by Wild Pacific Media and Port Douglas-based BioQuest Studios. Narrated by celebrated Australian actress Rose Byrne (Bridesmaids, Like A Boss, Irresistible), Puff: Wonders of the Reef follows a baby pufferfish as he embarks on an aquatic odyssey, travelling through a wondrous, microworld full of fantastical creatures as he searches for a home on the Great Barrier Reef. In creating Puff, local production and cinematography company BioQuest Studios developed the super-macro camera techniques that so beautifully capture the glorious underwater world,

up closer than ever before.

audience of millions.

Screen Queensland CEO Kylie Munnich said tomorrow’s drop of the Netflix nature documentary comes at the end of a huge year for local, interstate and international screen production in Queensland.

"Puff: Wonders of the Reef has given us an opportunity to showcase just a small part of the incredible biodiversity of the Great Barrier Reef,” said Mr West.

“Year to date in 2021, Screen Queensland supported a total of 37 films, series and games, generating almost $300 million in production expenditure and 3,750 Queensland jobs,” said Ms Munnich. “Screen Queensland is proud to support Queensland producers like BioQuest Studios, who film locally and engage our skilled and experienced workforce to create highend productions right here at home for export to audiences worldwide.” Cinematographer and Producer Pete West of BioQuest Studios said he is proud to highlight the natural marvels of his home state to Netflix’s global

“We used cinematic techniques and macro motion control equipment developed especially for the film and for our work with the Australian Institute of Marine Science (Townsville) and other Queensland marine research centres.” As the Far North Queensland Screen Champion, Speaker of the Queensland Parliament and Member for Mulgrave, Curtis Pitt confirmed the Government’s commitment to developing the screen industry in the state’s Far North. “This year concludes the delivery of the three-year Far North Queensland Screen Production Strategic Plan, which facilitated a range of local industry development programs, alongside the State Government’s commitment to create Screen Queensland Studios:

Cairns, set for completion mid next year,” said Mr Pitt. “In 2022 we have extended this strategy to capture North Queensland, in our aim to support more locallyproduced films and series and attract more international and interstate productions into the region. “Puff: Wonders of the Reef, The Steve Jaggi Company’s This Little Love of Mine and Dive Club, as well as Universal Studio Group’s Irreverent were all filmed in FNQ and are on or upcoming on Netflix worldwide. “Plus, Lonestar Productions’ second season of the SBS Food and NITV cooking and culture program Strait to the Plate is also currently in production.” Puff: Wonders of the Reef is a BioQuest Studios and Wild Pacific Media production for Netflix, with major production investment from Screen Australia in association with Screen Queensland.

A continuation of last week’s 100 years Musumeci family celebration

Isidoro and Giuseppina Musumeci Back left to right – Beau, Michael, and Jamie Faulks. Front left to right – Mary-Ann, Ned, Ruby, and Tammy Faulks. Mary-Ann Faulks (nee DiMauro) is the granddaughter of Isodoro and Giuseppina Musumeci. Michael is Mary-Ann’s husband, Jamie is the eldest son of Mary-Ann with his wife Tammy and their two children Ned and Ruby, and Beau is the youngest son of Mary-Ann.

Norm and Winifred Musumeci

Allan Musumeci- Photo by Blume Photography

SCHOOL

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Good Counsel College celebrates students' excellence at annual awards

Good Counsel College students who won JCU Shield Awards.

2021 Major Award winners: Junior Sportsperson of the Year: Kade Corby Senior Sportsperson of the Year: Clara Cini Contribution to Sport: Cadmas Creed JCU Shield Awards Year 7: Ainsley Cavallaro Year 8: Joshua Lowrey Year 9: Georgina Stone Year 10: Emily O'Brien Year 11: Leanne Nguyen Year 12: Simeon Edwards JCU Rising Star: Karla Calleja Major Awards TQN (TAFE Queensland North) at School Award: Lincoln Costa, Emma Onaindia and Joshua Rupp Vocational Education and Training Student of the Year: Simeon Edwards and David Schramm VPG Student Apprentice/ Trainee of the Year: Abeba Jensen CQU Academic Excellence: Ashlee Travers and Jessica Magnanini Tropical Vets Science Innovation Award: Caitlyn Phillips Stan Fraser All-Rounder: Simeon Edwards Innisfail Masonic Lodge Bursary Award for Citizenship: David Schramm ADF Long Tan Award - Year 10: Rylee Jones ADF Long Tan Award - Year 12: David Schramm Arts Creative Visionary Award: Ashleigh Binello Member for Hill Citizenship Award: Karla Calleja Ingui Award: Leanne Nguyen Terry Tierney Memorial

Karla Calleja, winner of JCU Rising Star Award and Member for Hill Citizenship Award.

Joseph Camuglia - Year 12 Dux. Photo:Vital Photography

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THE Good Counsel College community recently celebrated the individual achievements of its students at their annual Awards Presentation held at the College's Champagnat Centre. This year's award ceremonies retook place at the College with limited numbers in attendance. The students from Years 7 to 12 received Academic Medals for their academic achievements and Merit Awards for their sporting achievements. Awards went to students for academic, vocational, sporting, cultural and citizenship activities. The College congratulated all major award

winners for demonstrating excellence and diligence in what has been another challenging year. Academic Medals:

Year 7: Ainsley Cavallaro, Matilda Fudge, Isabelle Horsford, Rhya Maxwell, Rose Nguyen, Ceira O'Brien, Naman Singh and Grace Wone Year 8: Isabella Booth, Reef Galea, Ella Giueni, Saskia Habermann, Cooper Ingram, Riley Jones, Natasha Lee Bow, Joshua Lowrey, Daniel McAvoy, Alexis Onaindia and Xavier Sutton Year 9: Annelise Azzopardi, Annaliese Garget, Nevaeh Galea, Charlotte Gilbert, Jorjia Mansfield, Chelsea Rogers and

Leanne Nguyen - Year 12 JCU Shield and Ingui Award winner.

Georgina Stone

Year 10: Bianca Brant, Dakota Brighton, Pavel Habermann, Aidan Herbert, Noah Maguire, Harry Morrison, Emily O'Brien, Kaitlin Onaindia and Brendan Verri Year 11: Elise Bartlett, Shannon Bown, Tamsin Darveniza, Madelyn Jones, Leanne Nguyen, Tara Shannon and Daniel Slater Year 12: Jeremy Baldi, Karla Calleja, Joseph Camuglia, Amy Daly, Simeon Edwards, Sandy Hang, Caitlyn Phillips and Ashlee Traver Sporting Merit Awards: Kade Corby, Rylee Jones, Logan Lizzio, Eden Cini and Charlotte Cook

Simeon Edwards, winner of Stan Fraser Allrounder Award and Year 12 JCU Shield.

Award: Simeon Edwards Kate Morris Memorial Award: Hayley Brighton Jeff Schneider Memorial Award: Jeremy Baldi Julie Lee Memorial Award: Coby Ricketts Marist Schools Australia Award for Christian Leadership - Year 10: Harper Wiles One Spirit in Christ: Emma Onaindia Year 10 Dux: Aidan Herbert Year 12 Camuglia

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Ashleigh Binello - Arts Creative Visionary Award.

Emma Onaindia, winner of TAFE at School Award and One Spirit in Christ Award.

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Year 6 and 12 photos Cassowary Coast schools - Northern region

Innisfail State College Year 12 cohort. Photo: NQ School Photography

South Johnstone State School Year 6 students.

Good Counsel Primary School Year 6 class.

Year 6 teacher Edmond Starkey and teacher aide Joey Malcomson, with Mourilyan State School Year 6 students at their graduation dinner. Year 5/6 teacher Emma Parkes and Acting Principal Christine Pascoe with Innisfail State School Year 6 students.

Teacher Karen Gangemi, Principal Melissa Wieland and Flying Fish Point State School Year 6 students.

Principal Greg Hoare and teacher Georgia McBain with St Rita’s School, South Johnstone Year 6 students.

REAL ESTATE

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On behalf of the Board, Management, Staff and On behalf of the Board, Management, Staff and Residents of Warrina Innisfail, I wish to extend a Residents of Warrina lnnisfail, I wish to extend a sincere thankyou to all those who have contributed to sincere thank you tothe all year. those who have contributed Warrina throughout to Warrina throughout the year. suppliers, “tradies”, To our local Doctors, volunteers, To our local Doctors, volunteers, “tradies”, advisors, consultants, communitysuppliers, services groups advisors, consultants, community services groupsthe and so many others. You have all helped to enrich and so others. You have helped to enrich lives of many our residents. Your helpall and support really the lives of our residents. Your help and support makes the difference and we look forward to 2022 with really makes the difference we look forward to excitement knowing you areand there.

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We wish you all a Joyful Christmas We wish you all a Joyful Christmas and a and a Happy and Healthy New Year Happy and Healthy New Year CHRIS KAHLER CHRIS KAHLER PRESIDENT PRESIDENT BOARD OFBOARD DIRECTORS OF DIRECTORS

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THE MANAGEMENT AND STAFF AT PACIFIC FASTENERS & HYDRAULICS WOULD LIKE TO WISH YOU AND YOUR FAMILY A VERY MERRY CHRISTMAS AND A HAPPY NEW YEAR. CHRISTMAS TRADING HOURS 8AM – 12PM - FRI 24TH DEC 2021 CLOSED FROM - SAT 25TH DEC 2021 RE OPENING - TUE 4TH JAN 2022

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Clare of Montefalco Catholic Church, Tully. Followed by interment in the Tully Monumental Cemetery. The Service will be live streamed via www.blacksfunerals.com.au/Tribute-Centre

With the holiday season approaching, Geoff & Diane, Ashley & Kerry Black and Staff of Blacks Funerals, would like to take this opportunity to thank local families in the region for their continued support in trusting our family to care for yours. We wish everyone a Safe and Merry Christmas and a Prosperous New Year. The Tully office will only be open by appointment on 29/30/31st December.

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9 Snake 10 Italian sauce 11 Prevent 12 Opposed to 14 Aesthetic discernment 16 Used to make porridge 17 Of the East 19 Rowing pole 20 Domain 23 Express agreement 26 Part of the eye

11 14

AOG / ACC / Churhes Of Christ

Tully Family Church, 9am, Sun, 2 Watkins St, Tully Cardwell AOG, 9:30am Sun, Shire Hall, Cardwell Mission Beach Family Church, 6pm, Sun, Unit 3, 2-4 Stephens Street, Mission Beach

18 19

27 29 32

Uniting Churches

1 Tooth

Cassowary Coast Uniting Churchs: Innisfail,

20 Inconsiderate motorists

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

28 Indian state 29 Trachea

3 Very hungry

22 Friendly (coll)

32 Flowering herb

4 Violent disturbance

24 Exuded liberally

5 Part of a flower

26 Swindle

6 Speech defect

36 Snow house

8 Follow close behind (coll)

37 Wash lightly

21 Hammering block

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

25 Indisputable

7 Unaccompanied

38 Superficial lustre

13 Piece of furniture

39 Cat

14 Set fire to (coll)

40 Long lock of hair

15 Indications 18 Coal product

Sugar Reef Baptist Church,

SUDOKU No. 228

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

28 Hot spicy root 29 Area between ribs and hips

11am, Sat, 114 Lawrence Road, Bamboo Creek

Lutheran

St Marks Lutheran Church,

33 Roman emperor

9am, Sun, 34 Townsville Road, Ingham

CROSSWORD SOLUTION No. 12966 H O S T M U S E L T A R S E A D S H E S P I N S T I N I S I N G L E W A F A L E T H O S U P H T O I L S

10am, Sun 16 Herbert St, Ingham

Tully Seventh Day Adventist Church, Sat 9:30am Sabbath School, Sat 11am, 1 Edward St, Tully Ingham Seventh Day Adventist Church, Sat 9.30am - Bible Study; Sat 11.00 am - Main Service, 8 Stallan St, Ingham

Innisfail,

32 Lass

D B G E M I G R B A L I S L A N S P E N T R G E I R E S T A R L C E P A A S T U T U E P E R R A N E T D

Ingham,

Seventh Day Adventist

10:30am, Sat ,Bible Study,

31 Cloth with long soft nap

Ingham District Uniting Churches:

Halifax, 8am, Sun 12 Anderssen St, Halifax Blue Haven Lodge, Ingham, 11am (2nd & 4th Tues)

Seventh Day Adventist

30 Small bodies of still water

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

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

Anglican Churches

HARD

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

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

35 Mental impression

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

Empower Church Innisfail,

2 Rub together with a jarring sound

34 Tree with bright red berries

11am, Sun, Bruce Highway, Cardwell

Non-denominational

DOWN: 27 Flexible tubes for conveying water

Baptist Family Centre Innisfail,

Street, Tully

Churches of Christ Care Rockingham Home Aged Care Service, 9am Fri, 3rd Fri of month, 40 Jamieson St, Cardwell Cardwell Baptist Church,

Tully Baptist Church, 10am, Sun, 6 Plumb

Life Church, 10am, Sun, 28-32 Townsville Road, Ingham Youth Times are from 6:30pm-8:30pm

Baptist Churches

6:30pm, Sun, Ladies Church

ACROSS: 6 Cut lengthwise

No. 12967 AND CLUES 2 Cluster

O C E L O T S

L E A D E R S

E R E M I S T E T E R O O O L D L E

SUDOKU SOLUTIONS No. 227

St John Anglican Church,

St Albans Anglican Church, 9am, Sun, 83 Rankin Street, Innisfail St John Anglican Church, 5pm, Sat, 2 Black Street, Tully John Oliver Feetham Pioneer Memorial 9am, Sun, 45 Bruce Highway, Cardwell

3pm, 3rd Sun of month, Motel Chapel, Kurrimine Beach

Catholic Diocese

St. Clare of Montefalco Church, Tully

St Rita’s Babinda, 7am, Sun, 15 Church St, Babinda Mother of Good Counsel, 6:30pm Sat Vigil, 9am, Sun, 90 Rankin St, Innisfail Our Lady of Fatima Church, El Arish Christmas Day - 10am St. John the Evangelist Church, Silkwood Christmas Eve - Vigil 6pm 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 Church, Mission Beach Christmas Day - 7am

Holy Trinity (Ingham), 6pm Sat, 9:30am, Sun, 37 McIlwraith Street,Ingham All Souls, 7:30am, Sun, 10 Four Mile Road, Victoria Estate

Christmas Eve - Vigil 6pm Our Lady Star of the Sea Church, Cardwell Christmas Day - 9.30am 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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Situation Update Far North QLD

Greg Shannon

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come out of the ground, leaving gaps in the paddock. There is typically an increase in soil and extraneous matter from the old cane roots, which cause issues for the milling process. Wet harvesting conditions can worsen the issue, but in 2021, the soil levels remained relatively low. Since 2013, TSL has conducted district-wide Pachymetra soil surveys to determine the highest risk sub-districts. Usually, these areas have acidic soils, a long history of cane production and often, but not consistently, higher rainfall. The 2013 survey showed a high incidence of Pachymetra in the El Arish, Feluga, Lower Tully and Syndicate subdistricts. A second TSL district survey in 2017-18 showed the incidence of Pachymetra, especially in these four sub-districts, had almost halved. The primary way to manage Pachymetra is through resistant varieties.

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ONE of the exciting facts about season 2021 is that despite a generally wetter harvest, the soil levels coming into the mill with the harvested cane remained relatively low. Higher soil levels coming into the mill on harvested cane can be caused by several factors. One way is by cane grub infestation, where the grubs chew the cane roots, and when harvested, the entire cane plant comes out of the ground, bringing with it excess soil. This also causes gaps in the paddock, which will affect the following year's crop yield. Cane grubs are generally well managed through the strategic use of the insecticide Confidor. Another way is caused by the soil fungus disease Pachymetra root rot. The effect of Pachymetra is similar to cane grubs; the roots are damaged, and when harvested, the whole plant can

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However, it was also concluded that the drier seasons experienced between 2014-18 also helped reduce the level of Pachymetra. Therefore contributed to the lower soil levels in these years. In 2013 we only had one or two Pachymetra resistant varieties. Still, since 2015, several more have come into the industry from SRA. The Tully Variety Management group's key focus is to find out quickly if these newer Pachymetra resistant varieties grow well in our Pachymetra higher risk subdistricts.

A third major Pachymetra soil survey will begin in 2022. Further adoption of some of these new Pachymetra resistant varieties like SRA 6 and SRA 26 could help keep the soil levels down. It is too early to claim any victory over Pachymetra yet. Still, if the soil levels coming into the mill over the past few years are a guide, especially in 2021, it would appear that as an industry, we are moving in the right direction with these resistant varieties.

Tully Sugar Limited

FINAL CRUSHING STATISTICS FOR 2021 This week

Season to date

Tonnes Cane crushed

117,254

2,513,803

District CCS

12.36

Crop forecast

Still to crush:

2.51M

POLICE

CRIME WRAP Police prepare report for the coroner following fatal bicycle crash, Tully DETECTIVES from Tully CIB have

finalised their investigation into a bicycle crash at Tully on December 3 in which a 20-year-old Mount Sheridan man died. Police have determined there was no other vehicle involved and the circumstances of the man’s death is not suspicious. Detective Sergeant Steve Watts thanked the community for their assistance throughout the investigation.

“This is a tragic incident and our thoughts are with the man’s family and friends,” he said. A report will now be prepared for the Coroner.

Far North Christmas road safety campaign WITH the commencement of school holidays and the opening of the Queensland border on Monday, police are preparing for an increased number of vehicles on the road as families travel to their holiday destinations. Already in 2021, 18 people have lost their lives on roads in the Far North, and police are pleading with travellers to reach their destinations safely.

To ensure drivers are contributing to a safe trip for all road users, police will be increasing their presence on highways and roads, with a focus on detecting and deterring speeding drivers and encouraging fatigued drivers to take a break on long trips. Such enforcement includes the additional trial use of drone technology. Police are urging people to particularly watch out for the fatal five: • Drug and drink driving • Speeding • Seatbelts • Fatigue • Distraction Police are urging all drivers to plan their trips, make frequent stops and not be in a hurry.

Friday, December 17, 2021

SPORT

Bowls News Ingham Bowls Club FORTY players had an excellent time for the last barefoot bowls evening on Thursday, December 9. Even Santa managed to play a couple of ends. The prize-winning team with the lowest winning score was Audrey Scott, Roger Celotto, Maria Moore and Andrew Cole, defeating Alex Iancu, Danny Bennetto, John Lone and Bob Bell 11 – 5. Steve Gosney, Robyn Fascetti, Russell Peterson and Stan Cotton defeated Pamela Johnson, Sam Puglisi, Rodney Fascetti and Trevor Pallanza 13 – 2. Donna Gosney, Tom Newsam, Luisa Di Bella and John Piotto defeated Liam Fascetti, Ann Barron, Christene Johnson and Elsa Piotto 18 – 5. Larissa, Kelly and Joey Di Bella Defeated Renae, Kelli and Santo 29 – 1. Kayla, Arlie, Jenni, Vera, Jess, Alex, Lee, Rob, Wendy and Mick from Mt Fox school also played a game of bowls. Two other cards were not handed in... Stan Richards team v Phil Kites team?? Friday Men's Pairs results: Gary Brierley and Brad Wilson defeated Bob Bell and Stan Cotton 23 – 12. Steward Scott, Russell Peterson and Ren Cantatore defeated Kevin Lawlor, John Eddleston and Tony Koop 19 – 8. Social Mixed Bowls results on Sunday, December 12: The winning team was Roger Celotto, Alf Di Bella and Rico Basaglia 24 - 18 (19 points to 9). Bob Bell, Janese Craven and Allen Torielli defeated Bev Eddleston, John Holmes and Elsa Piotto 23 - 21 (16 points to 12). Kevin Lawlor, Luisa Di Bella and Tony Koop drew with Maria Moore, John Eddleston and Ren Cantatore 18 - 18 (13 points to 14). Men's Competition results: 2021 Handicap Singles, Michael Bube (20) defeated Eric Dundas (20) 31 – 26. Michael Bube (20) defeated Stan Richards (3) 31 – 15. 2019 A Grade Open Pairs: Trevor Pallanza and Frank Pallanza defeated Joey Di Bella and Phil Kite 18 – 16. No Barefoot bowls till 2022. Men's Pairs will be played Friday afternoon, December 17, at 2:15 pm. Call 47762117 before 1:45 pm to nominate. Mixed Social Bowls will be played on Sunday, December 19, at 1:30 pm. Call 47762117 before 12:30 pm to have your name put on the board.

Innisfail Ladies Bowls elect 2021-2022 executive committee

Innisfail Ladies Bowls 2021 - 2022 executive committee.

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Pam Anderson, Diana O’Brien, and Dell Steve are on the amalgamated Innisfail Bowls Club board and have enjoyed their membership and financial administration success. Gordon Goes received acknowledgment for keeping everyone COVID-19 compliant and his umpiring skills during pennants games. Innisfail ladies participated in FNQLBA and TFNQDLBA at administrative and competitive levels and achieved moderate success in pennants. Players had a rewarding experience competing in the Women’s Northern Challenge in Townsville. Ladies travelled to Ingham Ladies Bowls Club in late October and attended an Invitation Day to repay their visit to Innisfail two years ago. The club welcomed a new member, Dianne Wheeler. Everyone was impressed with the riverbank stabilisation project, the subsequent new green and improvements. The installation of a new commercial kitchen has made future catering more enjoyable. Despite a challenging year, Innisfail Ladies have done exceptionally well. They look forward to enjoying the game of bowls, building friendships, and playing an essential part of the social fabric in the local community.

South Johnstone Bowls THE South Johnstone Bowls Club would like to thank everybody that attended the Christmas Goose Club and Presentation Night last Friday night; everyone had an enjoyable evening. This Sunday, December 19, the South Johnstone Bowls Club is holding a game of Open Self – Select 3 Bowl Pairs with the winners on the day taking home a ham each. Games commence at 1:00 pm. Contact Tim Kerrigan on 0457 981 111 to nominate. The SJBC would like to wish all members and visitors a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year and advise that Sunday Social bowls will recommence at South Johnstone on Sunday, January 9, 2022.

Innisfail Men’s Bowls

Audrey Rackley is the new Patroness of Innisfail Ladies Bowls. Vice President Dell Steve, Ann Rule (Secretary), and Pam Anderson. Games Director Daphne Kirkman as Games, Helen Paterson and Bev Anderson as Selectors did a fantastic job each week and the added responsibility of arranging players for FNQ and TFNQDLBA level competitions. She also expressed her appreciation to senior ladies Audrey Rackley, Eileen Bowden and Ellie Petrie for helping with setting up, looking after the money cards and kitchen. In contrast, the ladies enjoy themselves on the green.

THE team of Michael de Vries, Bob Chaplain and John Messina finished as winners of social bowls last Thursday afternoon. New members and visitors are most welcome to come along for a social afternoon of bowls. Names to be in by 12.30 pm for a 1.15 pm start. Nomination forms are on the notice board for 2022 club games in the Fours, Triples, Pairs, Mixed Pairs, and A, B and C Grade Singles. Around 70 people rolled up and enjoyed the club’s Presentation Day, and Christmas Goose Club draw on December 12. Congratulations to all the winners and runners-up. A special mention to Alf Strano and his committee for hosting a remarkably successful day. A big thank goes to all the members and local businesses for their generous donations of Goose Club prizes. This is the final write-up for the year, so wishing all a Merry Christmas, Happy New Year, and we look forward to seeing everyone back on the green in 2022.

MARIA GIRGENTI

INNISFAIL Ladies Bowls recently held their AGM, where the election of the 2021 - 2022 executive committee took place. Diana O’Brien was re-elected as President with Helen Paterson (Vice President), Ann Rule (Secretary), Pam Anderson (Treasurer), Eileen Hamann (Games Director), Daphne Kirkman and Bev Anderson (Selectors), whilst Audrey Rackley is the club’s new Patroness. During another year of COVID-19, the ladies have learned to play and promote the game of bowls despite cancellations and postponements. O’Brien thanked her executive members, outgoing

Bowlers and visitors who attended Innisfail Bowls Club’s awards presentation and Christmas Goose Draw on December 12.

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Bowls News Tully Bowls SUNDAY 12, eight players enjoyed a hot game of 10 ends. Robyn Brunello/Rita Hudson(9) v Adrain Woollard/ Joan Mercer (7). Mary Bacic/Pauline Edwards(6) v Leno Ceccato/ Pam Staier (6). All enjoyed afternoon tea and the aircon! Tuesday, December 14, Our Club Luncheon and Trophy Day was held at the Club House this year, with local caterers supplying the meal. Lovely to see the partners of some members join in the day. To start the day, our club secretary Joanne Townsend read out a very descriptive poem that she had written, including each member! Needless to say, there were lots of shouts and laughter! What a great way to end the year! Thank you, Joanne; we enjoyed your excellent work! A copy of "The Poem" will be displayed on the notice board. After everyone settled down, we came to the serious part of the day. The Presentation of Club Championship Trophies by President John Brown and Vice President Val Zamora. Congratulation to all our winners! Men'sMen's Championship Singles: ROD BRADLEY. Men'sMen's Championship Pairs: PETER SMITH and ROD BRADLEY

Golf News Ingham Golf EVERY TUESDAY TILL END OF FEBRUARY Geoff and Fred will be running a competition. Be at the club by 12:30 for a 1:00 hit off. It is open to all members. Elio Di Bella, a junior member of both the Ingham and Rowes Bay Golf Club's qualified earlier in the year for the Greg Norman Junior Masters. The event will be played over 72 holes between Monday, December 13 and Thursday, December 16, 2021, with a cut after 54 holes. It's one of the most decisive events in the Junior Golfing Calendar, with kids coming from all parts of Australia. Elio made the cut last year based on his equal best nett scores and ended up winning the best nett for his age group on a countback; however, this year, he has set a goal to make the cut for the gross event. We wish Elio all the best for this week. MEDAL OF MEDALS will take place Sunday, December 19, in conjunction with the December Monthly Medal. Qualifiers for the Medal of Medals are: Cam West, Joe Pennisi, Mark Gusmeroli, Jayden Swarbrick (3), Lachlan Tennent (2 ), Mick Fluerty, Brian Scanlon, Ian Swarbrick, Steven Marbelli. RESULTS: Fred Smith ran the first of the summer TUESDAY competitions. There were thirteen competitors. The winner was Bob Lloyd with 37 points, followed by Mick Poggioli with 35 points. Mick Fluerty and Brian Scanlon took home the run-down prizes with 33 and 32 points, respectively. On WEDNESDAY, the following Office Bearers were nominated and accepted the positions at the Ladies AGM: Captain – Deb Giles Moved: S. Cameron Seconded: K. Moore Carried Vice-Captain – Kim Moore Moved: D. Giles

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Mixed Championship Pairs: ROD and VAL BRADLEY Ladies Championship Singles: JUDY HOOD Ladies Championship Pairs: BEV ACHILLES and JUDY HOOD Mixed Championship Consistency: RAY DOWNING. The Club was proud to present LENO CECCATO and MARY BACIC with their LIFE MEMBERSHIP BADGES. Mary and Leno have been very hardworking and valued Members of our Club for many, many years and well deserved their Life Membership. Congratulations!. Our lovely luncheon followed the Presentations, and Members and Partners enjoyed socialising. Thanks to the Ladies who helped set up and decorate the tables and the bar staff, who are always so on hand! A Great Day! A decision was made at our meeting on December 15 that only double vaccinated members or visitors will be allowed on Club Premises until further notice. All best wishes for Xmas and The New Year. Cheers until next year!

margin of +19, and each player received a breakfast meat tray each. Both games had toucher wins. Lead touchers were Louise Hoskins Sth Johnstone Bowls Club & Wendy from Tully Bowls Club; third touchers were Bryan Meyer from silkwood Bowls Club & Gavin Buick from Tully Bowls Club. Skip Touchers was Shane (Macca) Sth Johnstone Bowls Club & Daniel Gauci from silkwood Bowls Club. A random draw of 6 small hams for non-winners was awarded to the Leads, Ann Hollinsworth Silkwood Bowls Club & Wendy from Tully. Thirds was Tony from Sth Johnstone & Toni from Tully Bowls Club. Skips were Shane (Macca) from Sth Johnstone & Peter Smith from Tully Bowls Club.

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DECEMBER 12: Silkwood Bowls Club held their annual Ham Day with all bowlers playing to win a ham in 2 games of 12 ends and enjoying it. 1st place winners were Team: Morris Pedrola, Denise Charman & Len Charman with two wins + 38, the prize was half a ham each. 2nd place winning team was Alan Quinn, Denise Quinn & Michael Greenwood with two wins + 32 & a margin of +22 prize was ¼ ham each. 3rd place winners Kevin Foord, Michael Hooker, & Louise Hoskins had two wins +32 with a Seconded: B. Quadrio Carried Handicapper – Deb Giles, Julie Reed, Sue Cameron Moved: K. Moore Seconded: R. Saint Carried Secretary – Deb Giles Moved: J. Reed Seconded: E. Milgate Carried Treasurer – Julie Reed Moved: S. Cameron Seconded: D. Giles Carried Assistant Treasurer (to cover absences) – Bruna Quadrio Moved: S. Cameron Seconded: R. Saint Carried Raffles – Cheryl Lloyd, Eva Milgate Moved: J. Reed Seconded: D. Giles Carried Kitchen Co-Ordinator –Julie Reed Moved: D. Giles Seconded: B. Quadrio Carried (emergency kitchen coordinator Kim Moore) Moved: J. Reed Seconded: D. Giles Carried Congratulations to all office bearers and Bruna Quadrio and Carol DiBella awarded Ingham Golf Club life membership and Neil Edwards at the AGM on Sunday. A very well-deserved recognition of many years of work for the Ingham Golf Club. Bruna was also elected as a vice president of the Ingham Golf Club. If any Ladies would like a game this Wednesday, we will meet at 12 for a 12.30 start. THURSDAY'S fourteen-hole competition welcomed fourteen players. The day's winner was Don Jurd with 59 ½ nett (Well done, Don! Back in form.), followed by Aldo Cantoni with 63 ½ nett. Run-down prizes were shared between Fred Smith, also with 63 ½, and Mick Poggioli with 66 nett. SATURDAY'S Vella Russo Ambrose was a great success with 106 players. There were many great prizes, and we wish a big thank you to Vella Russo for hosting the event. Brilliant outcome! On SUNDAY, 24 players participated in a single Stableford event. Lachlan Tennent took honours with 36 points, followed by runners-up Ezio Bresciannini, also with 36, and Cam West with 35 points. Cam West and Jayden Swarbrick won pin shots. Saturday is a Single Stableford, and on Sunday, the December monthly medal and 2021 Medal of Medals will be played. Happy golfing… Cheryl

December 17 is Our Annual Goose Raffle, BBQ & Bowls night starting at 6 pm. You must contact the number below to register your name for catering purposes and any further enquiries for this night. Unfortunately, this year we need to abide by the government regulations, which is also starting on December 17 regarding the entry of unvaccinated patrons.

December 15 This was the last social day for the club for the year and was enjoyed by team Denise Charman, Mirrella Berryman, Len Charman against Team Delmo Tarditi & Tim Wallis with a win to Team Denise. Social days will be starting up again on Sunday, January 9, 2022 For any further 0459211552

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Tropical Coast District Veteran Golfers Association VETERAN golfers from the Tropical Coast District Veteran Golfers Association recently wound up their playing season when they held their Annual Presentation Day at Ingham on Tuesday, November 30. The day’s proceedings teed off with a welcome to members and guests by President Roy Favier before members settled down to the business of the Annual General Meeting. In his Annual Report, President Roy commented that the Club membership continued to decline, as had attendance at games. Members hoped that the easing of Covid restrictions would help increase in both of these areas. The weather was also a factor with this year’s season, as several games had to be abandoned because of wet weather. While players were unable to play scheduled games at Innisfail and Babinda, they enjoyed the experience of playing at Rowes Bay and two games at Mystic Sands. Return games by Rowes Bay and Mystic Sands were well supported. President Roy expressed disappointment that games scheduled for El Arish Club had to be reallocated to other member clubs due to difficulty in arranging supervision of the clubhouse during games. The Cardwell Committee also experienced problems providing catering and bar service, contributing to fewer members participating in games at that centre. It is to be hoped that negotiations with both Clubs may lead to improved conditions so that members can enjoy the experience of playing at both courses. Another disappointing feature of the year was the detrimental effect Covid regulations have had on the convivial atmosphere, which has been a tradition in the Tropical Coast Vets over the years, with many players now heading homewards immediately after their game was required by the Covid rules. This certainly put a wet blanket over the usual after-game socialising. Continued on Page 25

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Golf News Tropical Coast District Veteran Golfers Association continued from page 24.. SPECIAL mention was made of the greenskeepers and volunteers from each Club who maintained the courses throughout the year. To Sellars Bananas for their contribution to the Association through their donation of bananas. To Geoff Grainger, who, when he was available, undertook the collection and transport of the bananas to games. Roy also thanked Wilmar Sugar which sponsors a unique competition at Ingham each year. Congratulations were extended to all competition and trophy winners. At the same time, thanks were made to committee members Secretary Sue Cameron, Handicapper/Points Coordinator Julie Reed and Treasurer Mike Dann for their work on and behind the scenes. Thanks were also extended to the volunteer games organisers in each playing centre. With Roy announcing his retirement from President, present members gave Julie Reed the responsibility of heading the Executive Committee for 2022. Roy Favier, Kim Moore and Deb Giles were elected as Vice-presidents. At the same time, Sue Cameron and Mike Dann retained their positions as Secretary and

SPORT Treasurer, respectively. Geoff Gianotti was elected as Captain and Assistant/ Acting Secretary, with Bruna Quadrio as Vice-Captain. Deb Giles was appointed as Points Co-ordinator, while Julie Reed retained the responsibilities of Handicapper. After the AGM Members ventured onto the course to contest a 2 Ball Ambrose. Thankfully over 9 holes, Geoff Grainger and Mike Harris (Tully) took out the winners’ prize with the Cardwell team of Allan and Allison Chellingworth as runners-up. All other players who took part received a prize in the rundown. Following the game, Members and their Guests enjoyed a tasty lunch prepared by the Ladies of the Ingham Ladies Golf Club, after which the Annual Presentation of Trophies took place. Special thanks were extended to Julie Reed and the ladies for their efforts. Trophy winners for the various competitions held throughout the year were as follows: Hen of the Walk: Last winner of 2 consecutive competitions during the year Julie Reed (Ingham) Cock of the Walk: Steve Moore (Ingham) Best Individual Stableford Winning Score for the year: Ladies: Bruna Quadrio (Ingham) 43pts Men: Ernie Gower (Tully) 44pts Annual Putting trophies, where the

Brian Scanlon (Ingham) presented with the Cec Ryan Memorial Trophy by Roy Favier also won the Men’s Golf World Trophy and Player of the Year Steve Finn (Ingham) receives his Raffle prize as well as winning the Men’s Championship Div 1 Nett

best 3 out of 4 scores were counted, were won by Julie Reed (Ingham), Kass Marshall (Cardwell) and Betty Favier (Tully), all with 91 putts. Jonno Dean (Cardwell) 86 putts took out the men’s section. Ingham players Michael Poggioli and Gary Cantoni took out this year’s Yamaha Trophy. At the same time, the W & D Sorensen Trophy was won by the Tully team of Walter Miller and Geoff Grainger. The new Pat Mullins Memorial Trophy replaced the Irish 4Ball event. This trophy is dedicated to the memory of Pat and to his contribution to the Tropical Coast Vets, of which he was a foundation member. This year’s winners were the Tully combination of Roy Favier and Ernie Gower. The Club Championships were contested over three rounds, with players allowed to drop their worst result. In the Ladies Competition Division 1 Gross Winner was Kass Marshall (Cardwell) 175 with Julie Reed (Ingham) 177 as Runner-Up, while Sue Cameron (Ingham) 139 was the Nett Winner and Bruna Quadrio (Ingham) 144 RunnerUp. Ladies Division 2 Gross Winner resulted in a tie between Betty Favier (Tully) 211 with Allison Chellingworth (Cardwell) 211. Nett Winner was Audrey Gower (Tully) 142 and Runner-Up Cathie Smith (Tully) 148 For the men, the Division 1 Gross Winner was Jonno Dean (Cardwell)

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153 with Runner-Up Michael Fluerty (Ingham) 170. Nett Winner was Steve Finn (Ingham) 143 and RunnerUp Maurie Smith (Tully) with 144. In Division 2, Steve Wells (El Arish) 188 was the Gross Winner with Ron Kerkwyk (Ingham) 190 as Runner-Up. Nett Winner was Geoff Grainger (Tully) 143 from Runner-Up Geoff Gianotti (Ingham) 151. The annual competition for the Golf World Trophy is always very keen and close. The results are obtained from the best ten scores recorded overall Individual Stableford events played throughout the year. This year’s winner in the Men’s section was Brian Scanlon (Ingham), who recorded 352 points. The Ladies competition was taken out by Deb Giles (Ingham) with 341 points. The prestigious Cec Ryan Memorial Trophy is decided using the best 12 Stableford scores recorded in events from which a Stableford score can be obtained in the Men’s Competition. This year’s winner was Brian Scanlon, with 421 points. Over the year, points are allocated according to where each player finishes in each competition. These points count towards the Player of the Year Awards, which in 2021 were won by Deb Giles (Ingham) with 64 points in the Ladies section and Brian Scanlon (Ingham) in the Men’s division with a total of 53 points.

Roy Favier congratulates Bruna Quadrio (Ingham) on her Best Ladies Winning Stableford score and Ladies Championship Div 1 Runner-up Roy Favier (Tully) with the Pat Mullins Memorial Trophy which he won with Ernie Gower (Tully)

Deb Giles (Ingham) Winner of Ladies Golf World Trophy and Player of the Year

Ingham players Michael Poggioli and Gary Cantoni winners of Yamaha Trophy

Allison Chellingworth (Cardwell) & Betty Favier (Tully) tied in winning the Ladies Championship Div 2 Gross

Jono Dean (Cardwell) Winner of Men’s Putting Competition and Men’s Championship Div 1 Gross

Kass Marshall (Cardwell) Julie Reed (Ingham) & Betty Favier (Tully) tied in the Ladies Putting Competition Kass Marshall (Cardwell) accepts her prize for winning Ladies Championship Div 1 Gross

Geoff Grainger (Tully) winner of Men’s Championship Div 2 Nett and co-winner of W & D Sorensen Trophy receives the Trophy from Roy Favier

Julie Reed (Ingham) Ladies Championship Gross Runnerup and Hen of the Walk is congratulated by Roy Favier

Sue Cameron (Ingham) receives her prize as winner or Ladies Championship Div 1 Nett

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El Arish Golf THE following is our final report for the 2021 competition season. We all look forward to the break to recharge our 'golfing batteries and bodies'. Last Tuesday, December 7, was another c/back for winner and r/up, with Fran Lomas tipping Lisa Goldfrey both on 34 points. NTP's: Paul Marland took the Men's #2/11. Marie Pavan took #3/12. #4/13 and #5/14 were taken by Caryl Lavell. Thursday Sporters [9/12] played the 1st 9 Stroke with the following results: Winner - Lindsay Perkins 25, r/up on a c/back Kevin Kelly 30, with Graham Anderson 3rd. Jake Perkins took the least Putts, and Jake also won NTP's on #3 and #7. Other NTP winners: #1 Mattie Smith - #2, Lisa Spiegler - #4, Col Bidgood. Many thanks to El Arish Butchers for their sponsorship. Saturday, December 11, we played a 2 Ball Ambrose sponsored by Drummond Golf/Cairns. We had a great field on a sweltering day for our final comp. The winning team of Jake Perkins and Luke Borgna came in with a 55 1/4, followed by the three-man team of Frank Tomasino, Gavin Camillleri and Paul Topper with 55 2/3, with the team of Col Bidgood and Jamie Smith 3rd on 57 1/2. NTP team winners: #2/11 Gavin, Paul and Frank, #4/13 and #5/14 Frank and Michael Allan, #6/15 Caryl and Jo. Many thanks to Drummond Golf for their sponsorship on Saturday. The day then finished with our 2021 presentation and Xmas party - I can assure you most players had a very 'ordinary' day on Sunday! Have a thrilling and safe Xmas and New Year. IMG 2517: Colt Barba and Stephen Lyons (Team FNQ 2) finished second in Round 1 of the Survivor Golf Series at Port Douglas.

Tully Golf SATURDAY saw the annual ACME Insurance Breakup day. Thirty-three players contested the 3 ball Ambrose event. Winning the day with a score of 62 nett was Clair Bourke, Carlos Ferriera & Simon Strutt, 2nd place was Kim Robertson, Andrew Roatz & Darryl Edwards on 62 2/6, followed by the team of Graham Sinton Maurie & Cathy 3rd on 62 3/6 with Troy Jones Louis Lardi & Jim Boston 4th with 62 4/6. NTPS 2/11 Ladies Betty Favier & the Men Simon Strutt & on 7/16 Ladies Kass Marshal & the men Darryl Edwards. Special thanks go out to Graham Sinton & his band of Volunteers for having the course in good condition to play on every week under some trying circumstances. To Rob Milini & the Bar Staff, the members enjoyed their coldies on November 19. Once again, thanks to Acme Insurance for their support of the Tully Golf Club. Lastly, thanks to Alex Gilbride & his partner for their Chocolate Xmas tree for the Raffle.

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all qualifying teams who received a golden ticket and 59, which took them to -11. qualified to compete in the Drummond Golf Survivor Results: Shootout Series final of Survivor Golf. The final will be Round 4 Qualifiers: held at Sheraton Grand Mirage Resort, Port Douglas, O’Doyle Rules (Lance Doyle and Colin Bidgood) in November 2022. Round 5 Qualifiers: Round 1 was held in Port Douglas Mirage Golf Club on October 31: The Bushies (Joseph Amerio and Brad Case) Coming in 2nd FNQ 2 - Colt Barba & Stephen Lyons. Round 6 Qualifiers: In the middle of a week-long family and friends golf Master & Apprentice (Luke Newman and Liam trip that took them to various clubs, the boys decided Calvert) to try Survivor Golf. They had a couple of Bogeys and Round 7 Qualifiers: a double but turned those around with three Eagles. Cobra Boys (Jake Cockle and Caine Cockle) They finished with a Gross score of 70, which gave them a Nett score of 61, a -10 for the round. Round 4 was held at Innisfail Golf Club on December 4. Coming in 1st O’Doyle Rules Lance Doyle and Colin Bidgood Lately, Doyle has been playing great golf, and for a 76-year-old, he is giving the younger golfers a run for their money. His fine form continued when he teamed up with his mate Colin Bidgood. With a bogey-free round and a beautiful eagle on the tenth hole, Lance and Colin came in with a Gross score of 67. This gave them a Nett score of 60, a fantastic -10. Round 5 - Innisfail Golf Club December 4 - afternoon An additional prize was up for grabs, a giant feast sponsored by KFC for the father and son team with the best Gross score. The bucket battle was between locals Jake and Caine Cockle, Chris and Jay Calleja and visitors Jason and Curtis Househam. Father and son duo Jake and Caine had a taste for KFC and came in with the best Gross in the Father-Son competition and the whole field with a 66. Unfortunately, they missed by one point to make it a three-way play-off. Round 6 was hosted at Innisfail Golf Club on December 5. All eyes were on our local teams. Marc Di Carlo and Andrew Rose started well, but Mark Schafer and Rauno Lehtsalu came from nowhere and had a good run of Birdies. If not for that one bogey, they would Jake Cockle on the course during the Survivor have taken themselves to the final. They ended up Golf Series tournament at Innisfail Golf Club. in a three-way play-off, which they missed out on but scored themselves a new pair of Adidas golf shoes. Round 7 was played in Innisfail Golf Club on December 5. The Cobra Boys team of Jake and Caine Cockle came in first. Father and son duo Jake and Caine started a little slower than the day before, until the fourth hole in when they landed an Eagle, and the momentum kicked in. Other teams were chasing them down with a father and son combination of Chris and Jay Calleja, Geoff Johnston and Bryce Hoad and Glenn Powell and Robert Mills, all sitting one shot behind them. 14-year-old Caine was egging dad on, wanting to finish at -12. Jake did not know that Caine snuck a look at the leaderboard and knew they were in the lead. The birdies started to come easy. They finished with the lowest Gross score from the weekend, a 63, a Nett of

Locals achieve success in Survivor Golf Series LAST weekend, INNISFAIL Golf Club hosted a highly successful Drummond Golf Survivor Shootout tournament for the second time. Spectators witnessed exciting golf, exhilarating shots and tense moments. Thanks to the event’s generous sponsors, golfers collected fabulous prizes on the day. On Saturday evening, guests enjoyed live entertainment by Kiki Courtidis from Port Douglas. For the first time in the putting competition, Addi Butorac sunk all three-putts and won herself a brand new TaylorMade spider putter. Congratulations to Innisfail Golf Club members and

In Round 4 of the Survivor Golf Series at Innisfail, Colin Bidgood and Lance Doyle (O’Doyle Rules) qualified for the final in 2022.

Jake and Caine Cockle (Cobra Boys), the first father and son combination to qualify for the Survivor Golf Series final in Round 7 played at Innisfail Golf Club.

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Innisfail Judo Club finishes second in North Queensland Regional Series STORY AND PHOTOS BY MARIA GIRGENTI LAST month, Innisfail Judo Club hosted the Cassowary Coast Open, the sixth and final round of the North Queensland Regional Series competition at their Dojo in the Innisfail Showgrounds. Cassowary Coast Open, a Queensland state team qualification event, attracted 171 registrations, with judokas from Coral Coast, Innisfail, Cairns, Northern Beaches, Brisbane and Mackay clubs participating. This competition provides Judo Queensland members

with opportunities to compete against other clubs in their weight and age divisions to gain valuable competition experience and competence. Innisfail Judo Club won nine gold medals, seven silver and seven bronze, and finished behind Coral Coast with nine gold and ten silver. Coral Coast finished on 111 points, closely followed by Innisfail in second place with 109 points and Mackay with 49 points in third. After six series rounds, Coral Coast is the champion North Queensland club, followed by Innisfail Judo

Club in second place, whilst Cairns Judo Club edged out Northern Beaches and Mackay to claim the third spot. Coral Coast finished with 663 points, Innisfail, 479 points and Cairns Judo Club on 255 points. After the competition, judokas had the rare chance to participate in a training session with National/Brisbane hub coach/National selector, special guest coach, fourteen-time National champion Gavin Kelly, and met FNQ Club new State team coaches. Innisfail

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Monstars Boys - greater than 6 (-23kg) 2nd: Pride Tutavake Monstars Boys - greater than 6 (-29kg) 3rd: Jorja McKenzie

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Junior Boys (-30kg) 1st: Darcy Tew

Junior Girls (-36kg) 3rd: Flynn Nurzenski Junior Girls (-40kg) 1st: Charli-Rose Nurzenski 2nd: Emmalee Jade McKenzie Junior Girls (-52kg) 1st: Charli-Rose Nurzenski Senior Boys (-45kg) 1st: Jonathan De Brincat Senior Boys (-66kg) 2nd: Tokuhinangaro Soatini Senior Girls (-52kg) 1st: Lily De Brincat Senior Girls (-57kg) 1st: Lily De Brincat

Senior Girls – (+63kg) 3rd: Cienna Leaver Cadet Men (-73kg) 3rd: Zak Bonello Junior Men (-66kg) 1st: Riley De Brincat 2nd: Coby De Brincat 3rd: Seth Leaver Junior Women (-78kg) 3rd: Jade Banno Senior Men (-81kg) 2nd: Ben Sultana Senior Men Open 1st: Riley De Brincat 2nd: Coby De Brincat Innisfail Judo Club members also featured strongly, named North Queensland Regional Series champions, or in the significant standings in their respective categories. No Limits 1st: Jack Zieth Junior Men 1st: Riley De Brincat 2nd: Coby De Brincat = 3rd: Noah Zieth Junior Women = 3rd: Paige De Brincat Cadet Men 1st: Riley De Brincat 2nd: Coby De Brincat 3rd: Seth Leaver Senior Girls 3rd: Lily De Brincat Senior Men 1st: Ben Sultana Junior Girls

Pride Tutavake (white Gi) won a silver medal.

Innisfail Judo Club members who competed in the Cassowary Coast Open.

Jonathan De Brincat (right) picked up one gold medal.

Tokuhinangaro Soatini (left) won a silver medal.

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Flynn Nurzenski (right) won a bronze medal.

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Queensland Reds players Jock Campbell, Harry Wilson, Cassowary Coast Junior Rugby Union President Bart Dryden, and junior players after the presentation of jerseys.

A LARGE and enthusiastic group of local rugby union players aged eleven to seventeen participated in a junior skills and drills clinic hosted by St George Queensland Reds as part of the Reds to Regions FNQ Tour at Cassowary Coast Junior Rugby Union Club, Goondi Bend Sports grounds. This is the third iteration of the hugely successful Reds to Regions tour, with the first one held in 2019. Queensland Reds players Harry Wilson (Backrower) and Jock Campbell (Outside Back), along with Michael Hooke, North Queensland Regional Manager/Coach Educator of Queensland Rugby Union, ran the clinic, whilst Bradyn Boske, President of FNQ Rugby, was in attendance. At the end of the clinic, Queensland Reds player Jock Campbell presented one of their signed Reds jerseys to Bart Dryden, President of Cassowary Coast Junior Rugby Union Club. The latter, in exchange, presented a Chargers jersey to the Reds players. These jerseys from respective clubs across the state take pride in the Reds’ team room at their Ballymore base in Brisbane throughout the Super Rugby season to signify the different Queensland communities they represent every time they wear the maroon jersey. “It builds on the philosophy of what it means to be a Queenslander and show that we do care about our state.” “Every time we wear the ‘Q’ on our jersey, we realise we represent the whole state and not just Brisbane.” “We are proud to give back to these communities and spread the joy of rugby as we hope to make genuine connections.” Brad Thorn’s experience with the All Blacks ahead of the 2011 Rugby World Cup inspired these regional visits. Players participated in school visits, junior rugby union clinics, rural farm activities whilst billeted with local families instead of staying in hotels. Current Reds pre-season squad members visited fifty-six regional towns across Queensland over three days, split into fourteen separate groups. Players visited fifty-one different schools, conducted thirty-two clinics with rugby clubs, billeted with local families, and performed a variety of manual labour. The squad aimed to strengthen their connections and give back to people throughout Queensland. While in Innisfail, both players harvested and packed bananas at Cassowary Coast Junior Rugby Union bronze sponsor Catelan Farming and worked at Innisfail Seafood. From November 24 - 26, the Reds to Regions tour included visits to Airlie Beach, Barcaldine, Beaudesert, Biloela, Burdekin, Bundaberg, Cairns, Caloundra, Charters Towers, Cherbourg, Dirranbandi, Emerald, Eumundi, Gladstone, Goondiwindi, Gympie, Ingham, Inglewood, Kingaroy, Longreach, Mackay, Maleny, Nambour, Nanango, Noosa, Rockhampton, Rolleston, St George, Toowoomba, Townsville, Warwick and Woorabinda.

Queensland Reds player, Jock Campbell passed Girls go through their paces at the Queensland on his knowledge and skills to the junior girls Reds junior rugby union skills clinic. at the clinic.

Junior players who took part in rugby union skills clinic at Goondi Sports Reserve.

Queensland Reds players Harry Wilson, Jock Campbell, and NQ Regional Manager Michael Hooke with local junior rugby union players at the clinic.

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Innisfail Leprechauns' senior rugby league awards presentation

Five Innisfail players gained nominations as finalists at top CDRL awards.

Rayesha Swain was one of four finalists up for Women's Player of the Year - Debra Gallop Medal. Colby Roberts was one of four finalists for Lionel Williamson Medal in Reserve Grade, whilst A-grade players Robert Hiren, Aaron Jolley and Taulata Fakalelu were three of twelve finalists for the prestigious Gold Medal. Innisfail A-grade playmaker Julian Christian has signed with the Northern Pride team for the 2022 season, whilst Open Women's player Angela Barley gained selection in the extended Northern Pride Under 19 Women's training squad. Award winners were as follows: A Grade Player of the Year: Aaron Jolley A Grade Best Back: Andrew Garrett A Grade Best Forward (Max Williamson Memorial Shield): Johann Turner A Grade Most Improved Player: Tamati Huirama Player of the Finals (A Grade): Julian Christian Reserve Grade Player of the Year: Michael Morton Player of the Finals (Reserves): Michael Morton Reserve Grade Best Back: Devante Heron

Under-18 Player of the Year - Colby Aldridge.

A-Grade captain Robert Haren won the Most Dedicated Player award.

STORY AND PHOTOS BY MARIA GIRGENTI OVER 150 people gathered for the Innisfail Leprechauns Awards presentation night held in October at Brothers Leagues Club to celebrate club and player achievements throughout the 2021 season. A special mention went to major sponsors Chemist Warehouse, Ron and Dan's Butchery and Innisfail Carrying Company, minor sponsors, coaching and volunteer support staff, players, managers, medical staff, Trevor Clark and Chris Zanoletti, water runners, committee members, volunteers who did the line marking, BBQ boys, gate ladies, canteen and bar staff, leagues club staff and board members, as well as ground announcers. The awards celebrated what has been an extremely successful year for the club. Reserve Grade finished in second, Under 18s in third, Open Women in fourth and Under 18s in seventh. Innisfail's Reserve and A grade teams featured in the CDRL grand-final, and both finished as runners up.

Open Women’s Player of the Year - Rayesha Swain.

Michael Morton won the Reserve Grade Player of the Year and Player of the Finals awards.

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Reserve Grade Best Forward: William Laza Under 18s Best Back: Abraham Waireg-Ingui Under 18s Best Forward: Shaquille Johnson Under 18s Most Potential Player (Ron Waugh Memorial Shield): Luke Magnanini Under 18s Most Improved Player: Ronald Masina Under 18s Player of the Year: Colby Aldridge Open Women's Best Forward: Essay Banu Best Back: Melissa Banu Most Potential: Rosie Baragud Most Improved: Jessica Briggs Most Dedicated (Ailsa-Rani Satini Memorial Trophy): Alex Ambrum Player of the Year: Rayesha Swain Perpetual Trophies Most Potential Player (George Jeffs Memorial Shield): Daniel Mooka Top Try Scorer: Daniel Mooka (14) Rookie of the Year: Tomasi Skelton Club Person of the Year (Cheryl Bowie Memorial Shield): Frank Grimaz and Barry Laffin Most Dedicated Player (Bimbo Boycon Memorial Shield): Robert Haren

A-Grade Player of the Year - Aaron Jolley.

Daniel Mooka won two awards Most Potential Player and Top Try Scorer.

A-Grade Player of the Finals Julian Christian.

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MARIA GIRGENTI INNISFAIL Junior Touch Football finished the season with a fun evening of games between adults and kids, team relays, barbecue, canteen, and presentations. Coaches presented participation medals for the eight to ten players in each team from Under 6 to Under 12. The sub-committee said it was a successful season with ten teams and healthy player numbers. They especially wanted to thank all the players, parents, coaches, managers and volunteers for their efforts and support throughout the season. Coaches: Ray Higgins (Under 6), Luke Kilpatrick (Under 10), Deliah Clark (Under 10), Carl D’Urso (Under 10), Shane Rossi (Under 12), John Casale (Under 12), Matt Howarth (Under 12), Brendan King (Under 12) and Michael Oakley (Under 12). For the first time, Innisfail Junior Touch offers exciting sponsorship opportunities for the 2022 season. Any individuals or businesses wanting to jump on board can have their name/logos displayed on players’

jerseys, polos, and training shirts, as well as a range of other advantages. There are bronze, silver, gold, and platinum sponsorship packages available and the costs start at $500. Innisfail Junior Touch wanted to thank Ray Higgins

Friday, December 17, 2021 for running the Under 6 skills and games, Rochelle Berry, Brendan King, Deliah Clark, Josie Barbagallo, and Jordan Harley for coaching and refereeing and running of the canteen. Representative training has commenced at Wangan Sports Fields, as Innisfail Junior Touch wants to field six teams in next year’s Junior State Cup Championships in Townsville from April 2 - 4. Please send a message via the Innisfail Junior Touch Facebook page for further information on training sessions and sponsorship packages. Brendan King or Deliah Clark will respond.

Coach Luke Kilpatrick and Under 10 Pythons team with their participation medals.

Under 12 JBs team with coach John Casale

Coach Shane Rossi and Under 12 B-Easts team.

Under 10 D’Ursos team with their coach Carl D’Urso.

Under 12s Thunder team with coach Tom McKellar.

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EVEN though the forecasts for last weekend was favourable, small to medium-sized boats found sea conditions marginal. Despite this, many larger boats ventured out wide to fish the waters along the edge of the continental shelf. Those that chose to bottom fish managed some excellent largemouth Nannygai. At the same time, the game fisherman caught a mixed bag consisting of Wahoo, Mahi Mahi and Yellowfin Tuna. Closer around the main reefs, most boats managed some great catches of Coral Trout and mixed reef fish. There were still reasonable numbers of Spanish Mackerel with lots of juvenile fish around the 60cm mark caught. The various rubble patches, wonky holes and wrecks also fished reasonably well, primarily for legal small mouth Nannygai and some nice Tea Leaf Trevally. Plenty of big Cobia also caught along with small to medium-sized Spanish Mackerel. The islands and inshore reefs continue to fish the best in the evening or dusk. The norm is mixed bags of Grass Sweet lip, Moses Perch and Gold Spot Cod. The specialist prepared to chase live baits is also getting some quality Fingermark and the occasional Grunter. Unfortunately, the bull sharks have been a real nuisance of late; it’s very frustrating when you have finally hooked a quality fish and have it eaten by a shark. The Grey Mackerel have also been around the headlands and current lines between the islands. Some of these fish have been around the 7kg mark, so they are worth chasing. Trolling small spoons at a brisk pace will get results; however, the most popular and satisfying method is casting small metal slugs to the schools and retrieving them at high speed. The strikes are pretty spectacular. I find I pull out of many fish with trebles, so I swap them for a single. This dramatically improves my capture rate. I have noticed over the last week that the big herring are around the jetties and beaches at the moment.

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info@wettropictimes.com.au PO Box 1100, TULLY, 4854 70 Butler Street, TULLY These big herrings make fantastic live baits to target Fingermark. When the herring are around, I have also noticed that the Fingermark moves into the inshore reefs and headlands. This summer, we have had a great run of Mangrove Jacks in the estuaries and coastal rivers. Sizes have also varied, with plenty of smaller jacks and a good number of monsters over the 40cm mark. I have found that you need to target either side of the bottom of the tide. Be patient and hang in there as the incoming is by far my favourite. Be prepared to swap from small rigid bodies to soft plastics and keep changing until you find what is working. They can be very fussy at times. These Mangrove Jacks are a very slow-growing fish, and the ones in the creeks are just juveniles, so keep one or two fish if a feed is needed.

When writing this report (very early in the week), the various weather sites forecast 10 to 15 knots for this coming weekend. The winds are also supposed to drop to less than 10 knots during Sunday afternoon. Hopefully, this will allow boats to travel out around the islands. The tides are perfect to target grunter in the coastal creeks or along the edges of the Hinchinbrook channel. Another option would be to fish for Fingermark on either side of the evening high tide. Those that wish to target Mangrove Jacks should look at either side of the low afternoon tide. Finally, the full moon period is the most popular time to target big Barra in the impoundments such as Tinaroo. If heading to Tinaroo, don`t forget the impoundment license. Good Fishing, Roly Newton, Tackle World Tully

I have to mention the Hinchinbrook region. There have been some great sessions on jacks in the channel, and those fishing at night have been doing very well on Fingermark and Grunter. The freshwater has been going off, with plenty of Sooty Grunter and Jungle Perch caught. Tinaroo has also been fishing well, with plenty of Barra in the 80 and 90 cm mark being caught and most getting their chance at a monster over the metre. These 90cm fish are fighting exceptionally well and are incredibly heavy for their size.

LUCINDA JOHNSTONE RIVER HULL HEADS DECEMBER DECEMBER DECEMBER FRI 17 SAT 18 SUN 19 MON 20 TUE 21 WED 22 THU 23

2:00 am 8:36 am 2:51 pm 7:59 pm 2:18 am 9:04 am 3:17 pm 8:19 pm 2:38 am 9:32 am 3:45 pm 8:42 pm 3:01 am 10:01 am 4:16 pm 9:07 pm 3:27 am 10:35 am 4:54 pm 9:38 pm 3:56 am 11:13 am 5:48 pm 10:16 pm 4:30 am 11:57 am 7:20 pm 11:09 pm

0.79m 3.08m 1.53m 2.42m 0.81m 3.1m 1.57m 2.34m 0.83m 3.09m 1.61m 2.27m 0.87m 3.05m 1.65m 2.2m 0.93m 3m 1.71m 2.13m 1.02m 2.93m 1.76m 2.04m 1.14m 2.85m 1.77m 1.95m

FRI 17 SAT 18 SUN 19 MON 20 TUE 21 WED 22 THU 21

2:44 am 8:59 am 3:35 pm 8:19 pm 3:04 am 9:25 am 4:05 pm 8:39 pm 3:22 am 9:52 am 4:34 pm 8:58 pm 3:41 am 10:20 am 5:05 pm 9:21 pm 4:07 am 10:52 am 5:41 pm 9:48 pm 4:37 am 11:28 am 6:29 pm 10:23 pm 5:12 am 12:12 pm 7:43 pm 11:13 pm

0.75m 2.68m 1.43m 2.11m 0.76m 2.7m 1.46m 2.04m 0.78m 2.69m 1.49m 1.98m 0.8m 2.67m 1.53m 1.93m 0.85m 2.63m 1.57m 1.87m 0.92m 2.57m 1.61m 1.8m 1.02m 2.51m 1.63m 1.72m

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1:57 am 8:37 am 2:23 pm 8:04 pm 2:15 am 9:04 am 2:50 pm 8:28 pm 2:30 am 9:31 am 3:18 pm 8:52 pm 2:46 am 9:58 am 3:50 pm 9:19 pm 3:05 am 10:30 am 4:29 pm 9:50 pm 3:26 am 11:07 am 5:17 pm 10:28 pm 3:50 am 11:51 am 6:20 pm 11:22 pm

0.68m 3.13m 1.46m 2.48m 0.71m 3.14m 1.49m 2.38m 0.75m 3.12m 1.53m 2.3m 0.8m 3.08m 1.59m 2.21m 0.88m 3.03m 1.66m 2.12m 0.98m 2.95m 1.74m 2.03m 1.11m 2.87m 1.8m 1.94m

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Coconuts’ outrigger paddlers win a haul of medals at the NQ Sprint Championships MARIA GIRGENTI LAST month, Coconuts Outrigger Canoe Club paddlers competed in the NQ Sprint Championships held at Lake Tinaroo, Yungaburra and returned home with an impressive haul of medals. This event occurred after the National Sprint Championships on the Sunshine Coast were cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Competitors from as far south as Mooloolaba and north to Port Douglas competed, ranging in age from 10 to the current World Sprint champion Platinum (age 70+) Women’s crew. Next came the 1,000m sprints on a 250m course with three turns. Turning a six-seat, 44ft, 160kg canoe at speed can be challenging at the best of times, so with a bit of wind and current thrown in, it makes the task even more difficult. Each team member has a specific task to complete, and all members need to work together to ensure the turns are successful. Coconuts did well in all the sprints, gaining medals of all colours,

despite teams not having the opportunity to train together before the regatta. Club President, Adrian Darveniza, said “the event was a fantastic way to finish the regatta season, with good competition and a relaxed atmosphere. Results: Gold: V1 Master Women 6km: Nicola Hoey V3 Open Men 6km: Matthew Abbott, Luke Portelli and Mission Beach junior paddler Jack Gill

OC6 1,000m Sprints (250m with three turns) - Under 19: Luke Portelli in a mixed club crew with Mission Beach and The Dam Outriggers OC1 1,000m Sprints (250m with three turns) Open Men 6km: Matthew Abbott 250m Sprints: OC6 Under 19: Luke Portelli, with a mix of Mission Beach and The Dam Outriggers 250m Sprints - V1 Open Women: Nicola Hoey 250m Sprints - V1 Open Men: Matthew Abbott 250m Sprints - OC6 Open

Coconuts V3 Open Men’s team Luke Portelli, Jack Gill and Matthew Abbott won gold in the 6km event.

Coconuts OC6 Open Women’s team won bronze in the 250m sprints. Photo: Wildstills Photography

Men: Matthew Abbott, Luke Portelli, Adrian Darveniza, Andrew Portelli, Miles Darveniza and Brett Mackereth OC2 Mixed 6km - Open Mixed: Matthew Abbott and Vicki Mackereth OC2 Master Mixed: Adrian Darveniza and Tracy Darveniza V3 Mixed 6km: Nicola Hoey, Andrew Portelli and Ute Holzrichter Silver: V3 Open Men 6km: Adrian Darveniza, Andrew Portelli and Miles Darveniza OC2 Master Women: Nicola Hoey and Tracy Darveniza

OC6 1,000m Sprints (250m with three turns) - Open Men: Adrian Darveniza, Matthew Abbott, Luke Portelli, Miles Darveniza, Andrew Portelli and Brett Mackereth 250m Sprints - OC6 Master Women: Ute Holzrichter, Nicola Hoey, Tracy Darveniza, Vicki Mackereth, Catarina Cook and Loren Beggs Bronze: OC6 1,000m Sprints (250m with three turns) - Open Women: Vicki Mackereth, Catarina Cook, Loren Beggs, Tracy Darveniza and Nicola Hoey

250m Sprints - 0C6 Open Women: Ute Holzrichter, Nicola Hoey, Tracy Darveniza, Vicki Mackereth, Catarina Cook and Loren Beggs 250m Sprints - OC6 Open Mixed: Adrian Darveniza, Andrew Portelli, Brett Mackereth, Vicki Mackereth, Tracy Darveniza and Loren Beggs The club welcomes fresh faces, both social and competitive, and now is a perfect time to try paddling ahead of the 2022 racing season. Please visit the club’s Facebook page for further details.

Coconuts’ paddlers competing in the sprints. Photo: Wildstills Photography

Coconuts OC6 Open Men’s team finished with silver in the 1,000m Sprints (250m with three turns).