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Friends and family pay tribute to “great yachty mate”

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LOCAL NATIONAL SERVICEMEN HONOUR THEIR FALLEN

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Andy Heard on his yacht (pic from Cairns Cruising Yacht Squadron)

Hinchinbrook croc attack: Friends and family pay tribute to “great yachty mate”

EL ARISH SCULPTURE NAMED AS FINALIST IN 2020 AUSTRALIAN STREET ART AWARDS

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Andy Heard’s tender, found near where he went missing (pic supplied QPS)

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Sounding out performers for return of Babinda Open Mic MUSICIANS, performers, singers, bands, or alternative entertainment such as juggling: they’re all welcome to take the stage at the first Babinda Open Mic in more than a year - after a break due to COVID-19. Organised by local musicians, the Babinda Chamber of Commerce and the Babinda Taskforce/Museum Committee, the event is being held at Bill Wakeham Park, on Saturday, March 20 from 6pm. Entry cost is $5, which goes towards getting the Museum up and running. Babinda Boxing Club will provide food, available to purchase on the night, and the Museum Committee will run the bar. “We would prefer if the time slot of choice which will probably be approximately 20 minutes is booked before the night, but it is also possible to claim your spot on the night,” said an organiser, Rodney Edwards. Performers are urged to contact Edwards on 4067 1222 before the event if possible. The Babinda Open Mic was last held at Bill Wakeham Park (three events) in 2019 but was not able to go ahead in 2020 due to the COVID pandemic. A local band performing at one of the last Babinda Open Mic nights in 2019

Agnes Tait/Cain 90 years young

CELEBRATING Agnes Tait’s 90th was a big week, which started on Saturday, January 30 with a morning tea at the Progress Hall, Kurrimine Beach. Nearly 100 friends had a cuppa with Agnes. These beautiful friends kindly shared plates of delicious treats. As well as friends , family members starting arriving in Kurrimine Beach earlier in the week. Saturday night was another celebration BBQ dinner with mostly family and friends. Christine, Kev, Patrick and Greg would like to thank everyone who came and made Mum’s 90th so special.

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Hinchinbrook croc attack: Friends and family pay tribute to “great yachty mate” DAVID GARDINER FRIENDS, family and the Cairns yachting community have been rocked by the death of yachtsman Andrew (Andy) Heard, taken by a crocodile while fishing in his yacht’s tender near Hinchinbrook Island last weekend. Heard, 69, was last seen around 3pm on Thursday,

February 11, and failed to return from fishing in Gayundah Creek. Police conducted a search operation overnight that night and located the yachtie’s upturned two metre tender boat around 2.30am on Friday morning.

At the weekend, wildlife officers located what were believed to be human remains in the search area. Police later confirmed that the human remains were located inside a crocodile they believed to be the one involved in Heard’s death, removed by officers from the Department of Environment and Science on Saturday near Hinchinbrook Island. The 4.2-metre crocodile was caught and euthanised on Saturday. It was then examined by a specialist in Cairns. After confirmation that it was their mate who was taken by the croc, fellow members and friends at the Cairns Cruising Yacht Squadron expressed their sorrow with an outpouring of posts on the Squadron’s Facebook page: “All our lives have been turned upside down by the loss of a great yachty mate, Andy in a Crocodile incident,” one post said. “We are so glad that we are here - currently by the side & supporting Erica, Andy's partner and looking after their beautiful yacht, Shiraz, which we will assist to get back to Cairns - once Erica is ready!” The yachtie was well-liked and respected in the Cairns and far north cruising yacht community.

Andrew (Andy) Heard, taken by a 4.2-metre crocodile near Hinchinbrook Island (pic from Cairns Cruising Yacht Squadron)

Bilyana Tully driver reviver remains open FALLON ROOCKE RECENT speculation that the Bilyana Tully driver reviver stop was potentially being closed to the public has caused considerable concern among local residents. After being informed of this report, Wet Tropic Times then spoke directly to Road Management Australia who were able to directly confirm that they have not shut down the Bilyana Tully driver reviver stop. This essential stop for travellers it is still in operation with no plans for it to be shut in the imminent future.

“We sincerely send our love & strength to everyone that knew Andy, especially his family & friends. He was one of a kind, generous, always happy to help anyone out, a mentor & always in for a good laugh. “A very experienced sailor, too many years to counthe lived for his lifestyle on the water with Erica - sailing, fishing & living a simple life. Fair winds our friend, you Flags fly at half mast at Cairns Cruising Yacht will be dearly missed.” Squadron for Andy Heard Another mate, musician Paully Roxson, also paid tribute to the keen yachtie: “He taught me a lot about timber boat building and repairs. He was a great bloke. Always a pleasure to run into. Can’t speak highly enough of him. “Vale. Andy Heard you will truly be missed by all who had the absolute privilege and pleasure of knowing you. A well respected member of the yachting community and a damn fine gentleman to boot. As tragic as it is at least you left this world doing what you loved.” From another friend: “Sad news about Andy ... we sailed against one another in competition many times some 30 years ago - a keen yachtsman and always a gentleman who I respected very much .. Bob Cleland.” Police have asked the public to always report any crocodile sightings to DES immediately through the Qwildlife app. Police investigations continue into the tragic incident, with officers preparing a report for the Coroner.

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Local National Servicemen honour their fallen

MARIA GIRGENTI

MEMBERS of Innisfail/Babinda/Tully and Tableland branches of the National Servicemen's Association of Australia, their partners and supporters gathered at Innisfail RSL on February 14 for a memorial ceremony on National Servicemen's Day to honour their fallen and remember 70 years since young men aged 18 and 20 were called up for compulsory military training. Branch vice president Charlie Catalano welcomed the 70 people in attendance and before handing over to MC John Wakefield who invited everyone to stand and sing the Australian National Anthem led off by Max Chalmers. The two ex-servicemen honoured on the day were part of those 287,000 young men who between 1951 and 1972 served Australia in the National Service Scheme and of these Nashos, around 15,400 saw active service overseas and several conflicts during this period. Plaques for deceased members John Anderson and John Parisi were dedicated and poppies placed in slouch hats by family members and friends. The actual plaques have been placed on the Nashos memorial wall in King George Park. Padre Mick Grant conducted the blessing of plaques then everyone stood for the Last Post and Reveille played by bugler Darryl Anderson with the Ode recited by John Wakefield. National Servicemen's Day marks the date when the last national servicemen, or 'nashos', marched out of Wacol Army base back in 1972 having completed their Army obligations. Giovanni (John) Parisi (S/N 175568) was born in Mackay on January 28, 1951 and after completing his schooling there worked on the family cane farm. In 1966, the family purchased a cane farm at Daradgee and John moved there in 1969, aged 18 where he worked full time on the farm. He was called up to National Service in 1971 but was declared unfit for

Members of Innisfail/Babinda/Tully and Tableland branches of the National Servicemen's Association of Australia who gathered at Innisfail RSL on Sunday to commemorate Nashos Day. full time National Service so he served in the CMF until the government at the time closed the scheme. John first met his future wife Angie in 1971 when she was working in an insurance office in Innisfail and some weeks later, he invited to a New Year's Ball at the Shire Hall and from there the romance started. Angie and her family moved to Cairns, but John kept in touch and eventually Angie moved to back to Innisfail and the couple were married in 1973. They lived on the cane farm in Daradgee until it was sold in 2016. John and Angie were blessed with three children Ann Margaret, Carmel and Joanne. John passed away on February 4, 2019. John Anthony Dwight Anderson (S/N 1/701620) was born in Casino, New South Wales on December 21, 1933

Branch vice president Charlie Catalano presented a framed photo of John Anderson's plaque to members and friends of the Anderson family

where he spent his early years and helped his father and uncle on the property growing passionfruit. After his parents' marriage was dissolved, his mother married Jim Anderson in late 1945 and the family moved to live near Gympie where John finished his schooling at the age of 12 and then worked on several farms in the local district. In 1950, John moved to Far North Queensland and worked at several places including the Mulgrave Sugar Mill and Gordonvale Post Office before going to Mount Surprise in early 1957. While working at Mount Surprise Station, John met Irene who worked at the telephone exchange. They met again later at dances on the Tablelands and were married in October 1959. They have five children Colleen, Peter, Jane, Alan and Sally.

John began National Service in early 1951 with three months of full-time training and several annual 14-day camps in the CMF to complete his obligation. After John's retirement and by then he was living in the Innisfail district, he became the inaugural President of the Innisfail/Babinda/Tully branch of the National Servicemen's Assocation in 2001 and served in that position until 2004, having kept a keen interest in the branch right up until his passing on September 8, 2020. The National Servicemen's Association was formed in Toowoomba in 1987, 15 years after the Whitlam government ended national service. In 2010, the National Servicemen's memorial was unveiled at the Australian War Memorial in Canberra enshrining the Nashos into our nation's history.

Branch vice president Charlie Catalano presented a framed photo of John Parisi's plaque to members of the Parisi family

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News in Brief Free green waste disposal week at Babinda transfer station

RESIDENTS in Babinda and surrounding areas are being urged to take advantage of a Council free green waste disposal week, starting this Saturday, February 20. Clean up the yard and take the opportunity during Cairns Regional Council’s first free green waste disposal of the year. Council will hold four green waste disposal periods this year. Residents taking advantage of this month’s free green waste disposal period are encouraged to make a voluntary gold coin donation at the waste transfer station, which will support The Junction Clubhouse. Free green waste disposal periods this year are: • 20-28 February • 22-30 May • 21-29 August • 20-28 November Mayor Cr Bob Manning said the free green waste disposal period provided a timely opportunity to clean up overgrown yards. “At this time of the year our years can quickly get overgrown and unsightly,” Cr Manning said. “Giving the garden a good trim and clearing out excessive vegetation is an important part of preparing for unpredictable weather events like cyclones, and it also can reduce mosquitoes breeding in your yard. It is also important that garden waste is disposed of correctly. Dumping green waste in drains or areas where it can be washed into drains can cause blockages that can lead to flooding during heavy rain.” Residential green waste can be dropped off free of charge at the following locations: Babinda Transfer Station, Sunday, Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday 8.30am to 4.45pm Gordonvale Transfer Station, 7 days 8.30am to 5.15pm Portsmith Transfer Station, 7 days 8.30am to 5.15pm Note: this offer is for domestic cars, utilities and/or trailers and light trucks (vehicle weight to GVM 4 tonnes). Normal rates apply for disposal of any other waste during this period, including green waste from garden maintenance contractors on behalf of residents.

Council votes to submit Mission Beach revitalisation project for govt funding LONG term planning by Cassowary Coast Regional Council and the Mission Beach community may soon come to fruition if a funding submission is successful. Mayor Mark Nolan said he was happy to announce that Council had voted unanimously to submit the Mission Beach Village Green and Porter Promenade Revitalisation Project to the

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‘Building Better Regions’ Fund. “Council worked hard back in 2019 to develop the Mission Beach master plan in conjunction with the Mission Beach community and Village Green businesses. Back then, we said it was a ten year plan and we would aim to apply for funding to get the project underway,” he said. “We have previously applied for other funding grants but to date have not been successful. This project aligns with the Building Better Regions program, which supports the commitment to create jobs, drive economic growth and build stronger regional communities into the future.” With the impacts of COVID being felt in Mission Beach and the downturn in tourism, the mayor said there is no better time for Council to be progressing a plan to revitalise the town and prepare for when international tourists can return. “Projects need to be shovel ready to be successful for the funding and we are ready and eager to begin. Our main priority was to create a vibrant and exciting space which is a more inviting and interesting place to live, work, shop, dine, invest and experience. This will be achieved through undertaking much needed improvement works to breathe new life into the area and make it more inviting for locals and tourists.” THE Mission Beach Village Green and Porter Promenade Revitalisation Project consists of the following works: NEW infrastructure (i.e. outdoor dining areas, stage, toilets, outdoor showers, viewing deck, public Wi-Fi infrastructure, banner poles, water fountains, lighting, seating etc.); · D RAINAGE works; · R OAD pavement works; · Intersection improvement works; · Footpath pavement works; · Signage; and · Providing equitable access throughout the area for disabled and the elderly. THE current estimate for the project is in the order of $9.4 million. Council will seek at least 50 per cent of these costs through Government grants, as well ask for additional funding from the Federal or State Government.

Hinchinbrook News in Brief Business Networking Success COUNCIL invited all businesses to come together as a community to promote our “Hinchinbrook Way” of life on Friday, February 12, with over 60 business owners attending the Business Social Networking event held at the picturesque TYTO Conference and Events Centre. It proved to be a successful event with exceptionally positive feedback from those who attended. Interested Business Ambassadors are encouraged to find out more information and to participate in the program by contacting Council’s Tourism and Business Team on 4776 4600.

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White Bridge RECENTLY, Member for Hinchinbrook Nick Dametto MP wrote to the Department of Transport and Main Roads (TMR) to advocate for the repainting of the White Bridge on Herbert Street, Ingham. Advice has been received that inspections of the southbound bridge over Palm Creek known as the “White Bridge” were carried out by TMR in late October 2020. The structure is deemed to be in fair condition and at this stage, funding is unavailable for beautification works. Council will continue to lobby for our infamous “White Bridge” to receive a makeover.

Hinchinbrook Council Prize a Way Forward for Local Business Owners ON Friday, February 12, over 60 local business leaders gathered together for the Hinchinbrook council-run launch of the Hinchinbrook Way Ambassador Program at Ingham’s TYTO Conference and Events Centre. The first council-sponsored business networking opportunity of the year, organisers and attendees were pleasantly surprised with the turnout, prompting some business owners to comment that they had met people they had never met before despite a lifetime involvement in the town. The Hinchinbrook Way Ambassador Pro-

gram was then rolled out with an official presentation enticing business owners to attend a more in-depth information session held the following Wednesday, at which a quarter or more showed up to ply representative council members with questions about the opportunity. The Hinchinbrook Way Ambassador Program aims to engage business owners in a marketing program designed to boost tourism, engagement and the economy in the Hinchinbrook region. The council will provide signage and marketing material to the businesses and invite them to exclusive professional development workshops and online promotion on council platforms. This year they are also launching a major national promotion where customers spending $50 or more in participating businesses can win up to $16,000 to spend on goods and tourism in the region, with a total prize pool of over $25,000. There are also $500 prizes for attending the drawing of the raffle at the Tasman Turtle’s Picnic Day, starting May 22, and for the business whose customer won the major prize. Businesses that would like to get involved can contact Council’s Tourism and Business Team on (07) 4776 4600 or visit www.hinchinbrookway.com.au. Community groups and individual volunteers can also sign up to be ambassadors and get involved in the council’s many programs designed to stimulate economic growth and general interest in the region.

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Letter to the editor Is this Questions about hospital the solution? access and safety

SARI HYYTINEN WE are all aware that the Australian Circuit Court (ACC) has become an area that lots of members of the community have felt that money was disproportionately allocated in favour of the battle against discrimination towards women. However, the needs for women to have adequate support for domestic violence, ensuring the safety of themselves and their children matter, but so do the needs of fathers who have never caused concerns to be able to stay involved in the lives of their children. As a person who has recently been through the system as a victim of a crime, I can say that the money spent to support the criminal vastly outweighs the support that is given to the victim of a crime when it comes to traffic offences. Townsville is struggling with appalling crime rates due to a poor investment into support programs that should be looking after children, and instead is allowing them to become socialised towards being juvenile delinquents. I can talk from personal experience regarding youth homelessness and dealing with the juvenile justice system as I have a Bachelor of Social Work and worked as a support worker for Youth Off the Streets in Sydney. I have observed that there has been a shift towards leniency for kids which does not see positive change in their behaviour. I observed youth workers that never wanted to give consequences for poor behaviour to children and only wanted to be friends. The children they supported never changed their behaviour. I observed youth workers that were too willing to issue consequences for poor behaviour and the children’s behaviour never changed either. The best youth workers understood that these children are looking for the parents that they never had growing up. They want to know how to behave well and they also want to know what is wrong behaviour. Sadly, instead of ensuring a stronger investment into the ACC the federal government has voted to merge the ACC with the Federal Circuit Court (FCC). The consequences this may have on our children and the prolonged battle between their parents may continue to push children down the wrong path. The law council of Australia raises concerns: “The FCC’s Annual Report, released (October 2020), reveals stark concerns that the FCC is simply unable to cope with its increasing workload, putting vulnerable children, Australian families and Judges at significant risk. “The FCC’s pending migration law caseload spiked by 58 percent, up from 7,674 applications in 2017–18 to 12,158 applications in 2019-20. If current filing rates continue, the report concludes that without further resources the pending migration caseload will overtake the pending family law caseload in less than two years.” My question to our politicians is “what are you prioritising?”; and “what is more important than ensuring the mental health and physical safety of our children and the members of our community?” I don’t know who is telling our politicians that they are making the right decisions for their constituents, but from my personal observations I think you are listening to the wrong people. Quiet Australians stop being quiet. Learn from the playbook of those that are being listened to instead of the majority.

THE following is a letter in regard to the access to the Tully District Hospital. I believe that the CCRC and the Health Department have a lot to answer to. There is not a designated footpath leading to the stairs and ramp leading to the Hospital outpatients’ department, and Patients and Visitors have to walk on the road. The Health Department does not keep the bottom of the stairs clean of mould and fungus; my husband

went to the Hospital about February 5 and had to stop himself from falling due to the surface being slippery. He reported it to the staff at the entrance to outpatients and told the person that it should be cleaned. Since then, I believe a lady did fall. There should be a designated access that is safe. I believe that the Health Department and the CCRC have been negligent in not providing a safe access footpath. The weather conditions for this area have not been given enough

Friday, February 19, 2021 thought and therefore safety is compromised. Such lack of thought to other projects in the area include the Mission Beach ambulance centre when it was first built and the Tully Ambulance centre, yes they had teething problems that had to be addressed. It is imperative that buildings and access in this area have the weather taken into high consideration and designed and constructed so as to accommodate Patients and Visitors that may not be steady on their feet. Where is the signage directing Patients and Visitors to the entrance? Steps should be taken immediately to rectify these areas of access. Vicky Goldsmith Bulgun

El Arish sculpture named as finalist in 2020 Australian Street Art Awards MARIA GIRGENTI A MONUMENT in the tiny sixstreet soldier settlement town of El Arish on the Cassowary Coast has punched well above its weight to be named as one of the best public art experiences in the nation. The impressive Rising Sun sculpture, which is to be a permanent fixture at the town's cenotaph has been shortlisted for a 2020 Australian Street Art Award in the Best Monument/Memorial category. The bespoke artisan blacksmith made sculpture, a depiction of the badge worn on Australian Diggers’ hats, was handcrafted last year by local blacksmith Brent Cook and officially unveiled at the centenary celebrations of World War II Soldiers Settlement of El Arish on August 1. It is the first element in what will be a much larger, multi-elemental

landmark sculpture entitled 'From War Horse to Plough Horse' as part of the new Cenotaph Park Refurbishment Project which was made possible through a grant from the Queensland Department of Premier and Cabinet along with a grant from Cassowary Coast Regional Council. The Australian Street Art Awards recognises towns, regions and destinations that are using the many forms of outdoor art to attract visitors and engage their community. Street art needs to be sanctioned and permanent visual art created in an outdoor location which is publicly visible 24/7 which includes wall and facility murals, commissioned and legal graffiti, pavement art, sculptures, street installations, memorials and monuments. All entries must be an original artwork specifically created for the site

and specific details on how street art is being used to enhance visitor appeal and community amenity. Awards Director, Liz Rivers, said: "The awards showcase destinations like the Cassowary Coast that are using outdoor art in all its forms to transform their appeal, while educating Australians about the magnificent array of publicly-accessible and history-related art that can be found in every corner of the country." With rigorous judging by tourism leaders from around Australia and abroad, plus second-tier auditing and due diligence, El Arish’s finalist announcement has the credence of the art tourism sector. "Securing a finalist berth in the prestigious Awards further cements the Tropical North Queensland’s reputation as a bucket list destination for tourists who love to seek out art experiences," Ms Rivers said. Judging focused on the way the art has been used to attract visitors and bring the local community together safely under the challenging COVID-19 conditions. “With COVID restrictions on indoor numbers in most states and territories, street and public art is a free gift to every traveller.” "We’re moved by the fact that this monument in El Arish is such a history-laden celebration of a unique community founded for soldiers that’s still much-loved today,” the judges said. The judging panel also commended El Arish Community Sports and Recreational Association Inc. and Cassowary Coast Regional Council for jointly supporting this project.

The Rising Sun sculpture in El Arish crafted by local blacksmith Brent Cook and unveiled last year at the town's centenary celebrations has been shortlisted in the 2020 Australian Street Art Award - Monument/ Memorial category. Photo: Maria Girgenti

The winners in all eight Australian Street Art categories will be announced at the intimate 'Celebrating Legends' awards dinner on Tuesday, March 2 at Imperial Hotel Eumundi on the Sunshine Coast.

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INGHAM MEALS ON WHEELS ROSTER MARCH, 2021 MONDAY 1 KITCHEN: R Marshall, D Sargent, T Furlan, R Phillips, J Hutcheson, B Carne DRIVER/DELIVERY: L LaSpina-J Colson, D & M Bandiera, P & I Farinola, J Stokes WEDNESDAY 3 KITCHEN: R Marshall, V Hebbard, M Spina, B Carne, J Hutcheson DRIVER/DELIVERY: ROTARY, I & D Purdon, NQIB FRIDAY 5 KITCHEN: R Marshall, M Cominardi, t Furlan, B Carne, J Hutcheson DRIVER/DELIVERY: M Moore-A Lynch, C Carey, M & H Matthews MONDAY 8 KITCHEN: R Marshall, T Furlan, R Phillips, B Carne, J Hutcheson, D Sargent

DRIVER/DELIVERY: KEITA SERVICES, S Lenti, I Merritt, J Henderson WEDNESDAY 10 KITCHEN: R Marshall, J Stokes, B Carne, T Furlan, J Hutcheson DRIVER/DELIVERY: ROTARY, L Sartor-C Bain, C McLeod-R Radel FRIDAY 12 KITCHEN: R Marshall, T Furlan, B Carne, J Hutcheson, S Kemp DRIVER/DELIVERY: J Armstrong-Y Oakes, F & J Boon, E Pelleri-E Cavalli MONDAY 15 KITCHEN: R Marshall, R Phillips, D Sargent, T Furlan, B Carne, J Hutcheson DRIVER/DELIVERY: M Bandiera-V Cutting, A Lynch-M Moore, J Hardwick-S Rutherford, R & S VanKerkerwyk

Community Assistance Scheme Annual Grant Round 2020 – 2021 APPLICANTS hoping to receive Community Assistance Scheme grants are urged to send in their submissions to the Cassowary Coast Regional Council before close off on Friday, February 26, 2021. All applications will be assessed on their merit against the Council’s Community Grants policy and guidelines, as well as selection criteria set out in the policy and guidelines. The Annual Grants Program funding provides funding up to 65 per cent of project costs. You will be required to contribute either cash, in-kind support or both. For the best opportunity to secure funding, please discuss your project first with Council’s Community Development Officer, Kath Hansen on the phone 4030

2255, or via email: cdo@ccrc.qld.gov. au. Please see the Community Grants Guidelines and Assessment Criteria below for more details: • Organisations applying for funding under the Community Assistance Scheme Annual Grants must comply with Council’s policy. All completed applications must be submitted by hard copy or email to: • Cassowary Coast Regional Council, PO Box 887, INNISFAIL Q 4860 Or • Email: enquiries@cassowarycoast. qld.gov.au Council holds one round of community grants for community groups each year, with funding approvals capped at $3,000.

WEDNESDAY 17 KITCHEN: R Marshall, L Castles, C Lancini, S Kemp, B Carne, J Hutcheson DRIVER/DELIVERY: E Huddy-R Swarbrick, T Contarino-J Schifilliti, L Castles – R Guazzo FRIDAY 19 KITCHEN: R Marshall, T Furlan, B Carne, J Hutcheson DRIVER/DELIVERY: HS COUNCIL, L Sartor-C Bain, D Girgenti-Z Kanakis MONDAY 22 KITCHEN: R Marshall, T Furlan, R Phillips, D Sargent, B Carne, J Hutcheson DRIVER: G & G Cockrell, B Molachino – A Kemp, I Merritt, J & P McGregor WEDNESDAY 24 KITCHEN: R Marshall, D Fenoglio, L Overs, D Hatfield, B Carne, J Hutch-

eson DRIVER/DELIVERY: C McLeod-R Radel, ROTARY, NQIB-D Marbelli FRIDAY 26 KITCHEN: R Marshall, T Furlan, M Cominardi, J Hutcheson, B Carne DRIVER/DELIVERY: J Armstrong-Y Oakes, C Carey, N Marangone MONDAY 29 KITCHEN: R Marshall, D Sargent, B Carne, T Furlan, R Phillips, J Hutcheson DRIVER/DELIVERY: P & I Farinola, J Armstrong-Y Oakes, S Lenti, R Leach WEDNESDAY 31 KITCHEN: R Marshall, B Carne, B Craissel, J Hutcheson DRIVER/DELIVERY: ROTARY, I Merritt, I Adams

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ARE you aware that Council has interactive mapping tools available on our website? Flood Alert App - The ALERT App is an Advanced Local Event Response Tool which provides details on live river heights, flood depth data for nominated flood events, and displays potential inundation heights throughout the Hinchinbrook Shire. Within the App, you can also explore flood heights for different flood events ranging from One in Five year through to One In 100 year, which allows users to gain information on how each flood event could potentially affect their property. Development App The Development App capitalises on Council’s existing Planning Scheme and flood data assets to simply and clearly communicate: the flood hazard categories that apply to the land, based on the overlay mapping; development that Council either encour-

ages, would consider and/or would prefer not to see; and development requirements, such as maximum filling extents or minimum floor levels for development on the land. The App enables the user to navigate the Shire via viewing it at the local government boundary, or zooming in to a suburb and street. Additionally, it has the option to view the different layers, which can be switched on as necessary. Information is generated in response to a specific property address or Lot/ Plan query, and is therefore tailored to the user’s request. A planning report is available to save or download. This report should be viewed in conjunction with the Hinchinbrook Shire Council Planning Scheme 2017. Please visit Council’s website Mapping and GIS Services page, for more information and access or contact the GIS team on 4776 4720 for assistance.

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THURSDAY – Morning Bingo, doors open at 9am with Eyes Down at 9.30am – Thirsty Thursday Sirloin Special served 6 – 8pm.

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SATURDAY – Morning Bingo doors open at 9am with Eyes Down @ 9.30am plus Raffles at 7.30pm and Membership Draw at 7pm. SUNDAY – Famous Roast Lunch served 12-2pm and Free Texas Hold’em Poker at 3pm with Cash Prizes. ALSO THIS SATURDAY is our Monthly Cash Poker game starting at 1pm.

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Santa Coco still smiling at 101st birthday celebration

MARIA GIRGENTI WELL-KNOWN local identity, Santa Coco (nee Maccarone) from Innisfail celebrated her 101st birthday last Saturday with an intimate gathering of family at Innisfail Brothers Leagues Club. The day was made extra special with four generations of family as her daughter Freda, grand-daughter Annette Di Maggio, great grandson Jesse Di Maggio, two-year-old great-great grand-daughter Mia in attendance and her latest great-great grand-daughter Ava, aged six weeks. The eldest of five, Santa was born in Milo (Sicily) on February 13, 1920 to parents Salvatore and Agata Maccarone and is now the only living sibling in her family. At the age of two, Santa came to Australia with her mother to join her father who had already migrated there for a better life. They travelled from Townsville to Mourilyan Harbour on a sugar boat. She attended Silkwood State School until Year 5 and recalls at the age of five walking five miles (around 8kms) to and from school every day. There were many challenges in the hot cane fields of North Queensland, there was nothing fancy and life in those early days was tough. Her family faced prejudice, language barriers and endured many hardships. Santa recalls her family lived in a barracks but during the cane cutting season when the gangs arrived, they had to move to the horse stables and slept on fertiliser bags, had kerosene boxes for chairs and a slab of wood for a table. After leaving school at the age of 10, Santa worked hard at home and her father taught her how to read and write Italian from newspapers. In her spare time, Santa learned how to sew and was known for her expert needle embroidery and sewing skills. On January 22, 1938 she married Joe Coco at Mother of Good Counsel Catholic Church in Innisfail and their wedding reception which went for three days was held in the family cane barracks. "Life in the 1930s was simple. We had nothing, just the Mill loco that came once a week on a Friday to bring supplies or take you to town."

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Two years later Joe returned to Santa and Freda now aged four where they continued to live and work with Santa's parents until 1947 when they bought their own farm in Japoonvale and their second child Tina was born in 1948. Ten years later they bought another property at Walter Lever Estate, Silkwood and moved there.

Santa and Joe were married 64 years before he sadly passed away aged 94 on December 25, 2002.

His sudden and unexpected diagnosis of a rare and extremely aggressive cancer took everyone by complete surprise. Unfortunately, he was given a very short life expectancy. Neville worked for the company for four years before stepping up into the role of General Manager when the company owners, Peter and the late Jenny Coxen, transitioned to retirement in 2005. The company developed under Neville’s administration into the largest supplier of chemicals, cleaning equipment and spill control products in Far North Queensland. He was unconditionally respected and trusted by the company’s customer base and supplier network from all over Australia. His word was his bond, and his knowledge was boundless. Nev was admired and respected by all his staff as he treated them as part of his family. Neville passed away peacefully at midday, on Sunday, February 14, 2021, at Gordonvale Palliative Care.

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In 1940, when their first child Freda was aged two Joe was interned during World War II and sent to help build the road from Toowoomba to Darwin with other Italian and German migrants, leaving Santa behind to do most of the farm duties.

Joe and Santa retired from farm life in 1978 and then moved to Innisfail where Santa still lives today.

It is with deep regret that Coxen Chemicals Pty Ltd announce the passing of Neville Vincent D’Arcy, their General Manager for the last fifteen years.

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Santa Coco (seated left) celebrated her 101st birthday on Saturday with four generations of her family - Mia (great-great granddaughter) aged two, daughter Freda Sendra holding Ava Di Maggio (greatgreat granddaughter) aged six weeks. Back: Jesse Di Maggio (great grandson) and Annette Di Maggio (granddaughter)

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At Silkwood State School centenary celebrations in 2016, Mrs Coco was one of two oldest students on the day who had the honour of cutting the special cake. Santa, who still speaks Sicilian, lives at home independently with her loyal companion, a ginger cat named 'Barrack' (named after Barack Obama) and

Ingham Bridge Club LAST Friday was Drawn Pairs where you don’t know who your partner will be until you have drawn for a seating position. Everyone was talking about the distribution in Board 8. Whether you were in four spades or five clubs – both went down by one! A very interesting hand to bid. The winners of the day

were Steve Vigh and Alan Giles with 66.6 per cent. Wendy Coe and Marlies Maussen came 2nd with 59.7 per cent and Muriel Regnaud and Elizabeth Davis, Ann Barron and Margaret McSweeny and Roslyn Doherty and Kay Rotondo all tied for third with 51.3 per cent. The Tuesday night session was won by Norm

Santa Coco before cutting her 101st birthday cake loves reading, crocheting, pottering in the garden and cooking for family members. Over the years, Santa has witnessed so many generational changes including the introduction of electricity, decimal currency and initial telephone connection in 1930s and has adapted her life accordingly. Santa has two daughters, Freda and Tina, five grand-children and nine great-grand-children. In 2019, Santa became a great-great-grandmother for the first time after great-grandson, Jesse Di Maggio and his wife Carly celebrated the birth of their first child Mia and last month was blessed with another greatgreat granddaughter Ava. In 2019, Santa attended the wedding celebrations of her great-grand-daughters Melissa Sendra to Brendon McElhinney and Emma Di Maggio to Paul Bonzo in Cairns which were a real highlight. Santa enjoys catching up with her family and friends. She has an infectious laugh and generates a positive vibe amongst her family. She is an inspiration to all that are around her and says she lives by the philosophy of having a “light-hearted attitude to life, as well as a lot of hard work along the way.” Louk and Danny Benedetto with 62.5 per cent. Alan Giles and Ken Muhling came second with 59.7 per cent and Nuala Clayton and Roslyn Doherty were third with 58.3 per cent. Today, Friday, February 19: Social Bridge. Please be seated by 8.45am. Tuesday, February 23: ‘Help with Play’ session. Please be seated by 6.15pm. If you need a partner phone Ann on 0408 090 451. Would you like to learn how to play Bridge? Beginner Lessons have

commenced on a Tuesday at 10am at the Ingham Bowls Club. For further information please phone Wendy on 0429 616 959. The Club’s AGM will be held on Saturday, February, 27 at 2pm at the Ingham Bowls Club. Nominations close today, Friday, February 19. All members are urged to attend. To see more about the Bridge Club, visit our website:

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Horrie Day calls time on his career after 60 years MARIA GIRGENTI AFTER more than six decades of repairing watches and jewellery, Horrace (Horrie) Day has called time on his career and during this time he and his wife were owners and operators of several successful jewellery retail businesses in Innisfail, Tully and Cairns. A surprise retirement gathering to celebrate Horrie's career held at Innisfail RSL was organised by Gaye Locastro, owner of Lorrae Jewellers and Marilyn Pensini, the longest standing employee where more than 30 past employees were in attendance. His mother Vida aided by a friendly neighbour gave birth to Horace on the family property in Mantaka, near Kuranda on February 12, 1943 during the wet season when the Barron River was flooded. He was named Horace in honour of the special man who brought him into

the world and this name which means 'timekeeper' or 'keeper of hours' and when Tom delivered him a special universe connection was formed and it seemed it was his destiny for them to reconnect later in life. Horrie completed his primary schooling at Cairns North State School and secondary education at Cairns State High. At the age of 15, Horrie saw a notice on the wall at school advertising for an apprentice watchmaker at McDonald's Jewellers in Cairns. His father took him straight into the store and introduced him to Tom 'Horacio' McDonald, the friendly neighbour who had brought him into the world now welcomed him into the workforce. "When I first started my apprenticeship, there were three other watchmakers in the workshop, two jewellers along with a hand engraver and his apprentice." I clearly remember in the shop

Tom McDonald had an old grandfather clock set up with a microphone to play the chimes so they could be heard on the street." McDonald, who was a jeweller by trade, wanted Horrie to do the same but there was dissuading him as this was his destiny, and so he went on to complete his watchmaker trade from 1960 - 1965. While working as an apprentice watchmaker, Horrie was the Scout leader at 5th Cairns Scout Group, and it was here he met Ailsa when she became a Cub leader. They shared an immediate connection and eventually married at the Cairns Presbyterian Church on July 27, 1968 with their reception held at the House on the Hill. It was evident Tom McDonald had a soft spot for Horrie and after more than 20 years of dedicated service, gave the young watchmaker the opportunity to take over the Innisfail store. After 35 years living in Cairns, Horrie relocated to Innisfail in 1981 with Ailsa and his two young children Justin and Darelle and continued Tom McDonald's legacy when they took over McDonald's Jewellers of Innisfail at 36 Edith Street. His niece Tracey Fisher (nee Stopford) started as a junior in our first shop

and worked there for close to 10 years. About 30 years later, Horace then got to work with Tracey’s daughter Jaime who started her first part time job at the jewellery store just like her mother. Ten years later they purchased Mackay Jewellers when it was closing and changed the name to Justelle Jewellers. This was followed by the opening of another store in Tully soon after as they had many loyal customers from the area. McDonald's of Innisfail was relocated to Harris Brothers Arcade beside Justelle Jewellers while McDonalds of Tully was in Taylor's Arcade. At the age of 15, Horrie's son Justin became an apprentice jeweller and continued to work in the family business for 13 years. "I will miss the daily routine of going to work as the workshop was my second home, a place where I could work quietly and listen to cricket on the radio." "I will also miss my workmates visiting me in the workshop to drop off and collect repairs and those special customers who would pop up for a chat." Horrie said he plans to enjoy his retirement by pottering around in the garden, being entertained by his two lovely granddaughters and combined menagerie of two dogs, three cats, one mouse, one homing pigeon, seven chickens and two fish. "I'm really looking forward to our family dinners, long Sunday lunches and sitting on the couch watching football with my grandson."

HIKOKI CLEARANCE! Horrie Day (seated right) celebrated his retirement with wife Ailsa, daughter Darelle, former past employees of McDonald's Jewellers and current owner of Lorrae Jewellers Gaye Locastro at a surprise gathering at Innisfail RSL

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SCHOOL 10 | Innisfail State College awards top two Year 12 students of 2020 Wet Tropic Times

MARIA GIRGENTI INNISFAIL State College Year 12 students from the class of 2020 were the recipients of the top two awards with

Jemma Turner-Maher named as the Class of 2020 Senior College Dux and Cayla Stonehouse the Most Outstanding Non-ATAR graduate.

Cayla Stonehouse and Jemma Turner-Maher were named the top two Innisfail State College Year 12 students from 2020 and presented with their awards at the College's senior and student leaders' investiture ceremony last week

Principal Kate MacDonald said traditionally these awards would have been given at the College's annual awards night last year, “however the new QCE system releases student results in the week prior to Christmas, so now we are able to formally recognise these students' success at the Senior and Student Leaders' investiture ceremony.” The Senior Dux award sponsored by past students of the Rangiah Family and Justice Darryl Rangiah is presented to the highest achieving academic student in the graduating class. In 2020, the Dux award was closely contested with at least six serious contenders. In the end, just 0.05 points separated these two students. Maher's ATAR placed her in the top 3.5% of the more than 26,000 ATAR students in Queensland last year. Turner-Maher graduated from Mourilyan State School and enrolled at ISC in 2015 when she commenced Year 7 and for every year thereafter at the annual awards ceremony was awarded a Merit Certificate and Academic Excellence medal. In her final year of schooling, Turner-Maher earned straight As in her subjects including English, Chemistry, Biology, and Literature and subject prize for Literature. She was a member of ISC string ensemble playing violin, roles in both school musicals, joining ISC teams for the UQ Brain Bee competition and Opti-MINDS where she travelled to Brisbane to contest state finals. While at school, she worked part-time at Chemist Warehouse on weekends to save up for university and volunteered at Innisfail Paws and Claws animal refuge where she assisted with cleaning, feeding and looking after the animals. Turner-Maher will soon head to Townsville to pursue her aspiration to study Veterinary Science at James Cook University. A new award for the most outstand-

South Johnstone State School students off to a flying start MARIA GIRGENTI SOUTH Johnstone State School has started the first

Principal Christine Pascoe with South Johnstone State School Year 6 leaders Lucas (assistant leader), Jarrod and Holly (leaders) and Kody (assistant leader)

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term 2021 on a bright and productive note with 29 students including seven new Preps. The school welcomed new staff members Jessica Grant (teacher aide), Aiden Smith (teacher aide), Chris Head - senior class teacher on Thursdays and Fridays - and Marissa Pappa who will be doing Physical Education. This year's sports house leaders are Shelby (Jacaranda) and Taya (Waratah). "Our experience and caring staff are highly focused on delivering high achievements in reading, writing and numeracy and on creating a happy, supportive environment to develop our students' personal learning in all areas," Principal, Christine Pascoe said. For the first time in 2021, the school will run an Educational Intervention Program for Prep to Year 6 students with a full time teacher aide dedicated to intervention and individualised educational plans to improve student outcomes. The dedicated teaching staff will focus on maths and reading, intensive reading and writing and homework help. An After School Homework Club is available for Prep to Year 6 students with excellent teachers who offer homework help, tutoring, intensive learning, focus on maths and reading, as well as improved grade and test scores. This will see extended hours at the school from 7.30am - 4.30pm from Monday to Friday and all new enrolments receive a free shirt, while new Preps

ing graduate who has elected to study a non-ATAR course in their senior year has been established by the Davenport family and Goondi Shades and Blinds. Since enrolling from Goondi State School in Year 7, 2015 Stonehouse embraced all opportunities to enhance her learning at ISC having studied English, Extension English, Accelerated English, Essential English, Accelerated Maths, Maths B, Science, Biology, Marine Science, Agricultural Science, Aquatics, Geography, History, HPE, Visual Arts, Dance, Drama, Music, Furnishing, Computer Education, Industrial Skills Metal, Industrial Technology and Design, Hospitality, Robotics, Certificate II in IT and Career Education. She concluded her Year 12 studies with straight As in Furnishing, Essential English, Biology and Agricultural Practices. Stonehouse also participated in several Vicki Wilson netball competitions and Cattle Club which included multiple cattle handling camps at Malanda, as well as showing cattle at Tully Shows. A keen outdoors person, Stonehouse participated in horse sports, represented ISC at district athletics carnivals and was an enthusiastic student at school swimming and athletics carnivals. She was a host to Japanese visitors at the College, a participant in the regional We Will Remember forum and gained additional certification such as RSA and White Card and used her RSA qualification in her part-time work at the Crown Hotel during her senior years. Stonehouse, who is a skilled horsewoman and experienced cattle handler will soon leave for Camooweal on the Northern Territory border to commence work as a ringer on a station. The Innisfail State College community wished both former students every success as they embarked on the next exciting chapter of their lives.

receive a shirt and book pack. SJSS is excited to be working in conjunction with the North Queensland Cowboys and The Resilience Program in 2021 to teach students gratitude, empathy, mindfulness (GEM) and emotional literacy providing practical and evidence-based mental health strategies to build resilience and happiness. SJSS has the only Junior Red Cross for students from Year 3 - 6 and every Tuesday afternoon ladies from Silkwood/Kurrimine Red Cross brank assist students with various activities. Last year students learned how to sew, and the Junior Red Cross teaches them important life skills such as cooking, community engagement, empathy and caring for the elderly. The school has EFTPOS facilities for payment of school fees, as well as Centre Pay. SJSS Play Steps Playgroup is run by Katie Pooles every Thursday at the school from 9.00am - 11.00am and is a great way to meet and socialise with other parents in the area. Please bring along a hat, water bottle and morning tea for children. Cost is a gold coin donation and tea/coffee are provided for parents/carers. Every day students strive to uphold the five Bs - Be a learner, Be Responsible, Be Respectful, Be Resilient and Be Safe and the school's motto of Effort Equals Outcome. Enrolments for Prep to Year 6 are still open, and further information can be obtained by contacting the school on 4064 2182 and visit South Johnstone State School Facebook page for updates and upcoming events.

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St John's School Silkwood Prep/Year 1 students

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Lisa De Buck (Prep/ Year 1 teacher), Jan Strano (school officer), Robyn Parisi (Prep/Year 1 teacher) Vicki DeBrincat, Helen Belbin (school officers) and Principal Peta Bryan with St John's School Silkwood Prep/Year 1 students

New Preps at St Clare's

Innisfail East State School Prep P & Prep L Teachers Miss Smyth, Miss Leah (teacher aide), Ms Pullens and Miss Liz with Innisfail East State School Prep P & Prep L classes

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PAYMENT OF RATES Rates for the period 1 January 2021 to 30 June 2021 were issued on 27 January 2021. The closing date for ALL ratepayers paying rates is FRIDAY, 26 February 2021.

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A discount of 10% will apply to the General Rates only and will be allowed if payment of all rates and charges are received on or before close of business on the last day of the discount period as set out on the rates notice.

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Rates outstanding after the closing date will accrue interest at the rate of 8.53% p.a. compounded daily and charged monthly.

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Payment of rates may be made using any one of the following options:Payment by Bpay By internet or by phone, contact your participating Bank, Credit Union or Building Society to make a payment from your cheque, savings or credit card account. Please quote the Biller Code 243386 and Reference Number as shown on the front of the rate notice. Also refer to your financial institution for cut off times for processing of payments. Payment by Australia Post Present your notice to any Australia Post outlet, call 13 18 16 or go to www.postbillpay.com.au Payment by Bpoint Call Cassowary Coast Regional Council on 1300 276 468 any time or visit www.cassowarycoast.qld.gov.au and follow the links to make this payment from your Mastercard or Visa. Paying in Person Payments can be made in person to:Innisfail Office 70 Rankin Street, Innisfail Monday to Friday 8:30am – 4:30pm Ph: 1300 763 903

Tully Office 38-40 Bryant Street, Tully Monday to Friday 8:30am – 4:30pm Ph: 1300 763 903

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Payment by Mail Make your cheque or money order payable to: CASSOWARY COAST REGIONAL COUNCIL and crossed “NOT NEGOTIABLE”. Post to The Chief Executive Officer, Cassowary Coast Regional Council, PO Box 887, INNISFAIL Q 4860. If a receipt is required, tick the “receipt required” box, tear off the stub and retain top portion for your records. If mailing your remittance, please allow sufficient time for your payment to reach Council’s office before the closing date. It is strongly suggested that payment is not left until the last few days as Council does not accept responsibility for postal or other unforeseen delays. For any further information, please contact the Rates Section on 1300 763 903. Signed: JAMES GOTT, CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

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Herbert mills welcome their new apprentices

WILMAR Sugar Australia has welcomed seven new apprentices to its Herbert mills this week. The group comprises three electrical, two fitting and turning and two boilermaking apprentices. First-year electrical apprentice Olivia Biviano will be based out of Victoria Mill and said work experience during high school had sparked her interest in the career. “I decided I wanted to do something really hands on and challenge myself, and I decided to do this at Wilmar to be in a welcoming and safe environment,” Biviano said. Wilmar Training Superintendent Daniel Shipard said 25 first-year apprentices had joined the company as part of its 2021 intake, including 14 in the Burdekin and four in the Mackay region. “I’m certainly excited about the new apprentices coming on board, and am looking forward to watching them grow over the course of their four-year apprenticeship,” Shipard said. “Our Herbert and Burdekin apprentices have just completed a two-week safe start course at the Burdekin TAFE facility, and officially started working at their respective mill sites this week, while our Mackay region apprentices commenced late last year. “We were able to take part in a video call with the Honourable Di Farmer, the Queensland Minister for Training and Skills Development, on the last day of our safe start training in the Burdekin. It was a great opportunity for our apprentices to share with the Minister why they chose the trade training path, and goals for the future.” Wilmar has created more than 300 new apprenticeship positions since buying Sucrogen in 2011.

Emmett Therapy for you and your horse

MY name is Alissa Klein and I am your local Emmett practitioner in Tully. I am committed to providing a skilled and professional service, raising the standard of health and wellness of people and horses in our local community. The Emmett Technique is a unique body therapy created by Ross Emmett who lives in Townsville. It is an internationally recognised technique taught in over 42 countries worldwide. It is an amazingly gentle muscle release therapy that is used to ease pain and discomfort, increase movement and improve quality of life. It works equally well on both humans and animals. The Emmett Technique is an understanding of the body’s response to light touch. Small sensors in the body allow access to the brain via the therapists’ touch. As well as the ability to directly influence muscle action, these points may have a memory and emotional attachment. Symptoms which have been relieved: • Neck and shoulder restriction and referred discomfort • Lymphatic congestion and breathing • Migraines or cluster headaches • Abdominal cramps and bowel discomfort • Persistent heel and foot pain • Dizziness and sinus congestion • Back and hip discomfort • Knee and ankle restrictions • Discomfort during pregnancy • Fluid retention • And much, much more! Emmett is also a gentle and effective treatment for helping your horse if they become

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 Alissa Klein treating a horse with Emmett Technique sore and stiff for a variety of reasons. From a slip in the paddock, to hard work under saddle or they may need help recovering from an old or new injury. Emmett can help with increasing the blood flow, increasing the circulation, decreasing inflammation, and speeding up recovery time. Emmett will benefit your horse’s speed, performance, and comfort. Symptoms that may be relieved for horses include: • Unbalanced head carriage • Injuries from sport or accidents • Saddle soreness/girthing issues • Tension in back and lumbar area • Restricted forward movement • Standing short or uneven • Stiff through the legs • Poor performance/ behaviour. Get in touch with me to make an investment in yours and/or your horse’s wellbeing today. Address: Brannigan Street, Tully. Phone: 0428 683 352. Email: alissaandco@hotmail.com Facebook : Alissa Klein Emmett Therapist

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CRIME WRAP

Drink driver, Tully TULLY Police intercepted a 31-year-old Webb man around 10.40pm Thursday night (February 11) on the Bruce Highway after they had received calls about the manner of his driving. Officers conducted a roadside breath test and, as a result, he was transported to Tully Police Station for further testing. It is alleged that as a result of that test, he returned a reading of 0.159 per cent BAC. He is scheduled to appear at the Tully Magistrates Court on February 25.

Traffic crash, Goondi Bend POLICE attended a traffic crash on Clifford Road around 3pm on Wednesday afternoon, February 10. Initial investigations suggest the driver, a 41-yearold Stotters Hill man was swerving and driving erratically along Clifford Road when he collided with a vehicle. He then allegedly lost control of his vehicle and crashed through the gates of a Clifford Road business. It is alleged the vehicle was unregistered and uninsured. He was transported to Innisfail Hospital for further testing. Investigations are continuing.

Boys charged after school damaged, Goondi

Damaged classrooms at Goondi State School TWO Hudson boys, an 11-year-old and a 12-year-old have been charged by Police with two counts of enter premises and commit an indictable offence, after a number of classrooms at the Goondi State School in Maple Street were damaged on Saturday, February 13. It is alleged the boys entered the school around 3pm, entered multiple classrooms before smashing windows and property inside the classrooms. It is further alleged the boys forced entry to the same school on January 31, stealing property and damaging

POLICE the classroom. Both boys are scheduled to appear at the Innisfail Children’s Court at a later date.

Assault charges, Cardwell A 37-YEAR-OLD Caboolture South woman attended a Bowen Street address around 10.30pm on Saturday, February 13. It is alleged she banged and kicked at the door until she gained entry. Once inside the house, she allegedly punched a woman at the address and dragged her outside where she has continued to assault the woman. Police attended and charged the woman with one count each of common assault, enter dwelling with intent and commit public nuisance. She is scheduled to appear at the Tully Magistrates Court on February 18.

Traffic infringement, Tully

Friday, February 19, 2021 Acting Senior Sergeant Graham Camp said police are now seeking further information from the public over concerns the contents of these packages could become a health risk if handled by the finder. “Anyone who was at sea or on the coastline near these locations and saw anything suspicious in the water or other suspicious activity is urged to contact police,” Detective Acting Senior Sergeant Camp said. “It is possible further packages may wash up along the coast due to tidal flows and ocean currents. We urge the public to contact police should they find further packages and to not open them as the substance could be hazardous.” If anyone saw anything suspicious or has located items, please report this to police. It could be valuable information to police. Police are working with law enforcement agency partners as part of the ongoing investigation.

MISSION Beach Police issued a $400 traffic infringement notice to a 39-year-old Manoora man on Sunday morning (Feb 14). It will be alleged the driver entered the level crossing on Butler Street, Tully around 1.30am whilst the level crossing warning lights and bells were operating.

Traffic infringement, Friday Pocket A 19-YEAR-OLD Woree man was issued with $613 traffic infringement notices on Sunday morning (Feb 14). It is alleged at 12.40am, he proceeded through a red traffic light at temporary traffic lights at Friday Pocket. It is further alleged he failed to display legible green P plates and was issued with a $213 traffic infringement notice.

The packages of white powder, suspected to be cocaine, found washed up on Hinchinbrook Island

Stealing, Innisfail

Suspicious white powder washes up on Hinchinbrook Island

POLICE have charged an Earlville woman following a stealing incident in Innisfail on Monday evening (February 15). It is alleged that she entered a business on Rankin Street at about 6pm and stole a mobile phone from an open drawer.

DETECTIVES are seeking public assistance after ten packages of white powder were located washed up on the beach at Ramsay Bay, on the seaward side of Hinchinbrook Island.

Police later located the phone in bushes near the woman’s location. The 28-year-old woman is expected to appear in the Innisfail Magistrates Court on March 1, charged with stealing.

Members of the public contacted police on Sunday (February 14) after discovering the one-kilogram packages containing a powder substance on the beach at the high tide mark. Police are waiting on the results of forensic examination of the powder, which is suspected of being cocaine.

Highway closure due to death, Eubenangee

Investigators from the Major and Organised Crime Squad (MOCS) Far Northern and Cairns District are searching the area as part of investigations. Acting Officer in Charge of MOCS Far Northern Detective

THE Bruce Highway at Eubenangee was closed for more than four hours on Tuesday morning (February 16) after a death on the highway involving a truck. Police are preparing a report for the coroner after the accident which occurred at around 5.40am. Traffic was diverted east of the highway through Eubenangee until re-opening after 10am.

KAP’s Shane Knuth launches petition on youth crime MEMBER for Hill Shane Knuth has launched a petition that he said will give a voice to North Queenslanders after the State Government announced what the Katter Australia Party called “a band-aid solution to fix youth crime which fell short of community expectations.” Both an e-petition and paper petition will be tabled in Parliament in late March. Knuth, who attended recent crime rallies in both Atherton and Mareeba, said stronger action needed to be taken to reduce youth crime. “Full credit to Queenslanders right across the state who have been strongly advocating for tougher legislation for repeat juvenile offenders,” Knuth said. “Sadly, a number of lives have been lost and while the Palaszczuk Government has taken a small step to crack down on youth crime it doesn’t go far enough. Not only must we address and strengthen current bails laws, but we need a deterrent to stop juveniles from reoffending.” Knuth said the KAP is calling for a third sentencing option to be made available for courts for juvenile offenders. “Relocation sentencing must be considered which aims to send repeat offenders to remote areas, teach them values and skills, which helps break the cycle of crime and act as a deterrent to preventing further offences. We have also seen the destruction that

unlawful use of a motor vehicle can do to lives and families. This must also be included as a serious offence charge. “Our petition focuses on the gaps that Labor has left out of their recent announcements such as: 1. Trial a third option for the courts, in the form of relocation sentencing, as a deterrent and to facilitate the rehabilitation of youth offenders.

the circumstances. Paper petitions can be found in the Hill Electorate office located in the Silo Central Shopping Centre, Atherton and at Bob Katter’s Mareeba and Innisfail offices. The link for the online petition is available for all Queenslanders to sign at: https://www.parliament. qld.gov.au/work-of-assembly/petitions/petition-details?id=3468.

2. Include a presumption against bail for youths charged with the unlawful use of a motor vehicle, in addition to the government announced, breaking and entering, serious sexual assault and armed robbery charges. 3. Amend legislation to re-introduce breach of bail as an offence for repeat youth offenders. 4. Ensure that courts are adequately resourced so that Youth Offenders are dealt in an expeditious manner, so that delay in judicial processes are not used as a reason for youth offenders to be granted bail. 5. Repeal Schedule 1, Youth Justice Act 2015, Charter of Youth Justice, Item 18 which provides that a child should be detained in custody for an offence, whether on arrest, remand or sentence, only as a last resort and for the least time that is justified in

Member for Hill, Shane Knuth, with the petition

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Bowls News Noorla Ladies’ Bowls SOCIAL Results, Wednesday, February 10 M May, J Leonardi, K Wegert 18 def C Pizzi, G Byrns, R Peterson 8; M Todd,M Bandieri, C Cobb 15 def C Hewett, A LaRosa, S Cotton 9; G Bison, V Raiteri 23 def D Moggon, C Ellems 12. Winners on the day were V Raiteri and G Bison. We have a new member to our Noorla Ladies; Welcome Dora Moggon. Round 1 Championship Fours, Wednesday, February 24 at 9am: Team 1 - C Hewett, R Rose, V Raiteri, C Cobb

v Team 2 - C Pizzi, M Bandieri, S Pizzi, C Ellems. Team 3 - G Bison, N Mancuso, J Aranas, A Wegert has the Bye. Round 2 set for Wednesday, March 3: Team 2 v Team 3 at 1.30pm; Team 1 - Bye. Nominations for Championship Singles and Pairs will close at the end of Social play, Sunday, March 7. First Round of Pairs (and Singles where possible) is scheduled for Wednesday, March 24 at 9am. Upcoming Events : Noorla Goodwill - March 17 at 12.45pm; cards called for 1pm start. QRI Visit (mixed event) - March 13

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and 14. Names on board in bar if wanting to play. Kitchen Roster: Wed, Feb 24 - C Cobb Wed, March 3 - S Pizzi Next Committee Meeting: Wed, March 3 at 9am.

Babinda Bowls Club NO social bowls last Thursday - insufficient numbers! Names in by 1.00 for 1.30pm start on Thursdays. Graded Pairs winners on Saturday were Les Holland and Ron Omodei over Brandon Smith and George Tsakissiris. This was a very close game, unexpected result on the last end! Games for next weekend, Saturday, February 20 at 1pm – Recommence Wallis Shield at Gordonvale; Babinda vs South Johnstone. Teams selected: Rhys Tsakissiris/Kevin Anderson/ Gavin Omodei/Jim Martinod. Les Maxwell/George Tsakissiris/Ron Omodei/Jim Azzopardi. Graded Pairs on Sunday, February 21 at 1.30pm, Jim Azzopardi & Rhys Tsakissiris vs Kevin Anderson & Les Maxwell.

Innisfail Men’s Bowls

Noorla Ladies Bowls:Vanda Raiteri and Gail Bison, winners of Wednesday’s Social Bowls

Golf News Tully Golf Club RESULTS - Saturday, February 13 In heavy conditions, thirty-three players competed for trophies donated by Maurie & Cathie Smith. Winner with a great score of 37 Stableford points on a countback was John Mackenzie, edging out second placed Merv Hiscox. Also on 37 points rounding out third place with 35 points was Darryl Edwards. Well done John shooting three over 74 off the stick is great going in the heavy conditions. NTP 2/11 for the ladies was Betty Favier, and for the men it went to Andrew Roatz. NTP on 7/16 for the ladies went to Kim Robertson and for

LAST Thursday’s social bowls saw 32 bowlers on the green and after two wins, the team of Michael de Vries, Snow Clark, Peter Smith and John O’Brien were declared winners of the day. Mixed social bowls last Saturday had a good roll-up of 21 bowlers and the winning team was Gordon Goes, David Irwin, Doug Juhas and Catharina Cook. A great display of bowling continued during the week in club singles games. John Phillips had to call on all his experience to defeat Matt Achello who led the game until the 30th end to go down 25-21. In other singles games, Alf Siliato proved too strong for Snow Clark winning 25-12. Jim Martinod defeated Doug Juhas, John Kremastos defeated Ted Dorrington and Jamie Patterson defeated Gordon Goes in an upset. Malcolm Bright and Bob Chaplain defeated Sam Pagano and John Morrison in the club pairs.

the men, Mick Ellicott. The Tully Golf Club once again thanks Maurie and Cathie for their generous support. Next week's competition is a Single Stroke sponsored by John Pender and Wendy Holloway. Thursday’s 9-hole Sporters was well attended with 30 players contesting the event. Winner with a fine 22 points was one of our newest member Sue Hamilton. Six-hole winner went to Alex Gilbride with 14 points, and the rundown winners were Norm Gray and Steve Wells. Taking home the prize for least putts was Jim Boston with 13 putts winning on a countback from two others. NTPs 1/10 R Milini; 5/14 K Edwards; 7/16 M Anderson with B Henry and A Gray taking out the B and C Grade shots on 9/18. The Tully Golf Club would like to welcome our new members Larry & Sue Hamilton.

El Arish Golf WE are back to our usual three comps per week, with Sporters back into the swing for the first game last Thursday. Tuesday, February 9 Stableford results: Winner -

Please check the notice board for games to be played and organise to play them while we still have our green. This year’s pennants games will be starting again soon, so please advise the Games Director if you are available for selection.

Tully Bowls WEDNESDAY, February 10: Another enjoyable game of night bowls saw Joanne Townsend, Joan Mercer, Pam Staier (18) defeat John Brown, John Taylor, Pauline Edwards (8). Sunday, Feb 14: Twenty players braved the humid conditions to play two games of 10 ends. Team 1 - John Taylor, Pauline Edwards, Joan Mercer (10) v Team 2 - Peter Smith, Bev Harrop, Pam Staier (15); Team 4 - Ray Downing, Gordon Williams, Rita Hutson (12) v Team 3 - Mary Bacic, Pauline Edwards, Avis Ray (7); Team 5 - Leno Ceccato, Adrain Woollard v Team 6 - John Brown, Ron Senini v Team 7 - Joanne Townsend, Michael Knight (10) v Team 8 - Ray Wicks, Val Zamora (13). After Smoko: Team 1 (14) v Team 3 (8); Team 2 (15) v Team 4 (5); Team 5 (8) v Team 7 (8); Team 6 (10) v Team 8 (11). Winning Team overall: Team 2 - Peter Smith, Bev Harrop, Pam Staier. Lovely to sit and have a cold drink after such a hot, but enjoyable game. Our AGM was held on Sunday, February 14, followed by a General Meeting. New Executive Members are: President - John Brown; Vice President - Val Zamora; Secretary - Joanne Townsend; Treasurer - Pam Staier. Anyone interested in learning to play bowls is very welcome to come long and join us. The Club intends to hold a Free BBQ and Bowls Day in the near future, so watch this space for this event which will be well advertised. Cheers!

Macknade Bowls PLAYED on February 14 Social Rinks: Jack Thompson, Mal Dorey, Francesca Rosadi, Pam Fox def Mario Marbelli, Len Schifilitti, Trevor Fox, Jack Righetti 20 to 16; Anna Fudriga, John Eyre, Sue Gough, Bart Cummins def Lui Marbelli, Jan Leach, Marie Thompson, Kerryn Haupt 21 to 9. Due to wet weather, there were no games on Thursday, February 11.

Graham Roberts with 38, followed by Gavin Camilleri r/up on 37.Graham also won the NTP All-In on #4/13, with Marie Pavan taking the Ladies on #5/14 and Wayne’s sponsored Approach shot on #8/17 taken by Fran Lomas. Sporters played the 1st-9 S’ford on Thursday, Feb 11 sponsored by Innisfail Brakes. Results: Winner - Jamie Smith 18, r/up Mattie Smith 17, with Frank Tomasino 3rd on 16, who also won the Least Putts. NTP results: #1 Mattie Smith; #2 Wayne Kimberley; #3 A Cook; #4 Graham Roberts; #7 Gavin Camilleri. Winners thank Innisfail Brakes for their sponsorship. Saturday’s S’ford event was a closely contested result with a c/back involved, resulting in Liz Marland the Winner and Neil Wormsley r/up both on 38. NTP winners: All-In #4/13 Colleen Ingold; Ladies’ #5/14 Lisa Spiegler; Men’s #6/15 Gavin Camilleri. Let’s hope for a rain-free weekend for our Opening sponsored by Golf World. There are still time slots available for both Saturday’s 4BBB and Sunday’s Stroke.

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Cassowary Coast 2nd grade Blue cricket team still in finals contention fielding by Cassowary Coast were bowled out for 51 in 21.2 overs. The 3rd game between Cassowary Coast and Mulgrave scheduled to be played at Miller Oval, Tully on Sunday was a washout with equal points given to both teams. Cassowary Coast Cyclones A grade team were up against Mulgrave at home on Saturday and after losing the toss were sent into bat on a pitch that held up fantastically largely due to the hard work put in by groundsman Craig Maturia during the week. Openers Tajinder Vicky Kumar and Ranvir Singh Basra took the Cyclones to 21 before Kumar fell. A succession of batsmen getting starts then getting out followed before Usop Drahm top scored with 24 not out and nudged the Cyclones to a meagre 107 runs after batting for 45 overs against some tight Mulgrave quicks.

Austin Stuart picked up four wickets for Cassowary Coast in his bowling spell MARIA GIRGENTI CASSOWARY Coast Cyclones 2nd grade Blue cricket team have kept their slim finals hopes alive after defeating United in a must-win clash on Sunday, their final home game of the regular season. After losing the toss and bowling, the Cyclones attack was devastating as Arun Singh Mann and Thomas Herbert made early inroads into the United top order. There was no respite from the lethal bowling attack as second grade debutant Austin Stuart impressed by tearing through the middle order with ease and bagging four wickets along the way, which saw the second placed United side bundled out for 51 runs in 21.2 overs. The Cyclones got off to a shaky start when Usop Drahm and Christo van Vuuren fell in the first over with Cyclones yet to score which sent nerves through the camp. The cool head of vice-captain Matthew Smart who top scored with 18, including two boundaries, got the Cyclones within reach before Jayden Giddins iced the win with a towering six over long-off. The win means the team remains in the hunt for the finals and will be looking to get there when they play Barron this Sunday at Miller Oval, Tully to determine their own fate. United won the toss and decided to bat first and some economical and accurate bowling and great

In reply, Cyclones opening bowlers Luke Corlis and Luke McAvoy took wickets in each of their first overs to have Mulgrave 2/2. Some close chances came and went before the spinners and the in-form Kai Henderson blew the Mulgrave middle order wide open. When Corlis picked up two more Mulgrave were reeling at 8/79. Missed chances and a lack of hunger in the field enabled a rear-guard action which saw Mulgrave to 8/105 and requiring only three runs to win with two wickets in hand. A chance finally went to hand off McAvoy's bowling and it came down to the last Mulgrave pairing. Two more chances including a run out went begging and the Cyclones narrowly missed out on victory as the scores were tied with Mulgrave needing one run to win. Up stepped the superstar Kumar, who broke the stumps with his left arm tweakers to tie the match. The A Grade Cyclones were left with a hollow feeling as they questioned how they let the win against the second placed Mulgrave slip through their fingers. On Saturday, Innisfail's Jimmy Maher Cup Blue Tier 3 cricket team were up against Mulgrave at Walker Road, Edmonton. Despite a loss by the narrowest of margins, a great game was had by the team and their fielding has improved out of sight. Player of the Match was Ashton Vecchio and Vecchio and Kobi Keen picked up one wicket apiece. The team morale is building well and each week the players are showing significant improvement with thanks to coaches Paul McAvoy and Peter Constantine for their efforts.

Jayden Giddins during Cassowary Coast's batting innings smashed one six and finished with an unbeaten 12 not out

Thomas Herbert bowled five overs and bagged two wickets Round 14 Cricket Far North senior results: 13

A Grade - Innisfail TAFE Oval - Saturday, February Cassowary Coast 107 (45) (Usop Drahm 24 not out; Christo van Vuuren 18) tied with Mulgrave 107 (38.3)

(Luke Corlis 3/23 (10); Kai Henderson 2/14 (4); Tajinder Vicky Kumar 2/21(8.3); Rhys Camilleri 4 catches) 2nd Grade Blue - Innisfail TAFE Oval - Sunday, February 14 Cassowary Coast 5/54 (16.4) (Matthew Smart 18; Leon Walker 12) defeated United 51 (21.2) (Austin Stuart 4/14 (4.3) Arun Singh Mann 2/5 (6) Matthew Smart 3 catches)

Cassowary Coast batsman/wicket keeper Matthew Smart top scored with 18 runs

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Junior golfers back in the swing IT has been a good week of weather with only a few showers to green up the course. The 3G team had the course in tip top condition for last weekend's events. If there are members who can spare an hour or two each week, please contact Andrew Rose to lend a helping hand. Wednesday's All Sporters 9-hole competition is back in full swing with 16 players in the running. Rauno Lehtsalu set the pace with 22pts with Jacobsen a further shot behind. 1st: Rauno Lehtsalu 22pts 2nd: Ned Jacobsen 21pts 3rd: Stephen Todd 19pts Friday's Sporters 9-hole competition had a good field where Josh Jones was the surprise winner after play. 1st: Josh Jones 18pts 2nd: Aman Singh 16pts There have been consistent fields of over 35 players for Saturday's 18-hole competition and it was great to see so many on the course for Cairns Golf World Monthly Medal. Andrew Rose has been in hot form of late, three under after five holes to finish the round at 68, two under the card. Rose and Aman Singh tied on 67 nett. The standout of the morning groups was Colin Lyons who after a 6-week break shot the lights out to post 65 nett. It is easy to see why they were winners in the Survivor Golf round. Three more players shot below their handicap in the afternoon groups. Vaughan Smith and John Lombardi tied on 69 nett. Rob Mills shot the round of his life and just missed a putt on the last to tie Colin on 65 nett and Mills finished with 66 nett and second place. Results 23/01 – Cairns Golf World Monthly Medal 1st: Colin Lyons 65 nett

2nd: Rob Mills 66 nett 3rd: Aman Singh 67 nett c/b 4th: Andrew Rose 67 nett 5th: Paul Tattam 69 nett c/b *Note - Members are advised that flags are to remain in the hole & there is sanitiser available on each NTP, if you get the pin shot. The match committee is in the process of signing up for the MiScore App which is a part of MiClub. When finalised, members will be able to download the app and purchase a yearly subscription for $16.50, so stay tuned for more information. Thanks to all the members for adhering to the electronic check ins/outs for COVID-19. These changes will get easier to do the more they are used, so if you need a hand or don't own a smartphone, please see a committee member. Junior golf commenced on Sunday from 9.00am. Josh Jones was the surprise winner of Friday Sporters There was plenty of golfing gear for newcomers to use 9-hole competition at Innisfail Golf Club as well as drinks and nibbles after for all participants. For further updates and to keep up with golfing events in the local region please visit Innisfail Golf Club Facebook page. Upcoming Events Wednesday All Sporters competition - from 12pm groups of 4 permitted Friday Sporters competition - from 12pm and 2pm groups of 4 permitted – online bookings Saturday competition – Top End Apps 4BBB Stableford - Stroke - 7.30am and 12pm tee off - online bookings February 20 - Vandeleur & Todd Stableford February 26 - coaching with Luke Newman from Drummond Golf Innisfail junior golfers are back on the course in February 27 - Peak Aviation Stableford preparation for the upcoming season

Tribute to Ken McCaffery WE lost a good one from the game recently when Australia’s oldest Rugby league representative, Ken McCaffery passed away at 91 years of age.

Sydney Easts, making his first grade debut as a 19year-old in 1948 and by 1950 had played 50 first grade games for the tricolors mainly at halfback.

Ken had a long and eventual career in rugby league both on and off the field; a career that included running the North Sydney club in the 1980s, which is how his connection with Ingham came about.

Then in 1951, he took a chance to move to Queensland to play under legendary Toowoomba coach Duncan Thompson and within a season he was a Queensland representative.

A New South Welshmen by birth, Ken played for

Apart from injury, Ken didn’t miss a game for

Queensland between 1951-55 and was captain of his adopted state for the 1953-54 seasons. His versatility in the game meant he played centre as well as halfback in the maroon. Australian honours soon followed with selection in the 1952-53 Kangaroo squad and in 1953 he was Australia’s vice-captain on the tour of New Zealand. He also played for Australia in the 1954 world cup from Toowoomba. Transferring to the Brisbane Valleys club in 1955, he spent two years there and continued to represent Qld and Australia before moving back south to link up with North Sydney from where he made the 1957 Australian world cup squad. After his playing days were over, Ken moved into coaching and development roles and eventually club administration. In 1980, he became the secretarymanager of the North Sydney club and he set about bringing new talent to the club. His tenure with North Sydney saw a revival in the club’s fortunes with some astute signings including NZ captain Mark Graham from Brisbane Norths and a young player from Ingham called Laurie Spina. Ken was aware of the tied Foley shield final in 1982 between Townsville and Herbert River and travelled up to meet Laurie and his family with an offer to play for North Sydney. Laurie took the chance and actually lived with the McCaffery family when he first moved to Sydney for the 1983 season. Ken had and his wife Carmel had 10 children so it was a crowded household! A thorough gentleman and great student of the game, Ken was always proud of having played for Queensland and he represents a bygone era when players were selected to play for the state of their residence. By the 1970s the ledger was very one sided towards NSW, with so many Queensland players moving to Sydney, but in the 1950s we actually benefited with players like Ken moving north and wearing the maroon.

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Looking at local rugby league: first, the Tigers

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Muriata WITH a new season brings new hope, and with new hope comes expectations. So with that said, it is time to get around the north to capture some of the local Rugby League teams that rip into preseason training. Ok, so it sounded a little corny, but I love corn, so I am sticking with it. The 2021 Rugby League season will mark the comeback of all comebacks for our local Rugby League legends when they take centre stage after being benched for much of the 2020 season. Each week I will try to bring you a snapshot of players, coaches and fans for our region, covering some great footy nurseries that will include the mighty Herbert River Crushers, the Tully Tigers and of course the Innisfail Leprechauns. All three clubs have a proud tradition with even prouder fans, so this season will be something special for all. This week, we look at my local junior and senior club, the mighty Tully Tigers. After getting a fresh influx (see, I know big words) the Tigers look to hit the ground running again after pushing the preseason grind into overdrive. Club

President and former Hot Dog eating Champion of the World Anthony Emmi was delighted at the prospect of the new season: “We have been training hard, with a lot of boys still looking to prove themselves,” Emmi said. “Our A grade coach Paul Ketchell has been impressed by some of the younger guys, with positions still up for grabs. We still need some more women and under 18s players so we can field a team. The new surface and new grandstand should make for a ripper of a year.” Reserve Grade coach and equally good looking former Playboy staff member Steven Barrett was anxious to get things back on the field. “Finals is a goal we have to chase,” he said. “We want to play some good footy to bring the fans back, and build off last season’s games where players were enjoying themselves. Sixth of March is our first trial, so get on down boys, because we need you.” I have become somewhat of a fan of Barrett over the past few years when he has coached, and it’s hard not to when you get to know the dude. His haircut is Brad Pitt, personality of Leonardo DiCaprio and obviously the looks of George Clooney, he has built a reputation as a no-nonsense coach. If it’s passion, loyalty and

Keen angler Addler Ingram, aged nine from Innisfail was thrilled to land this great 6kg trevally near Cayley Reef on Sunday morning, February 14 using a rod with pilchard for bait. The fish put up a huge fight so had to work extremely hard but eventually he was able to reel it in

good hard footy you’re after, then this brother has it in spades. There is a rumour going around about the under 18s coach for the Tigers and how it will play out. With no confirmation just yet, we will announce it in the next week, as they have some very good talent coming through. On a side note that is the Cameron Smith circus show that seems to go on for eternity about his future; well, to put it quite bluntly, the bloke can go wherever he wants to go. He has played more NRL games than anyone in the history of the game, more premierships, more Origins and gained more points than every other player that has ever graced our game. I think he has deserved that leeway to do whatever the hell the dude wants to do. If he wants to go and help the Broncos back to being the best sporting club ever, then go for it. If he wants to add another premiership to Brisbane’s six titles and make it seven, then please people, let him be. All I ask of the supporters is let this guy go home to Brisbane and make them ‘great again’. A quick moment of being proud was when Jesse Barra included me in his player profile. Talk about swelling a bloke’s head to the size of Uluru. Cheers Jesse, I must have been a looker and gun back in the day to even get mention.

Ryan Sanger with a solid grassy sweetlip that ate a Yo-Zuri Twitchbait. A nice bycatch while chasing trout on the inshore reef flats.

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I AM having to write this report early as I am off to the Sunny coast on Sunday. I just checked with a few boats on the water and conditions are great and there are plenty of fish around the Family Group of Islands. Large bait balls (mostly sub surface at the moment) can be found on the sounder and there are some very big arches just below them. These arches could be either spanish mackerel or large barracouta. Schools of trevally (mostly golden) are plentiful taking vibes and soft plastics readily. As well as that there have been a few bluefin tuna, queenfish and grey mackerel feeding on this bait. Keen regulars such as Laurie Isokangus have also been getting some very good fingermark both by jigging and by using baits of live herring and freshly caught squid. Reports coming through from my mate Pete Mammino in Ingham have been of very good catches of fingermark. I also heard from another source that Eva Rock is also firing for both fingermark and grunter. The boats are being forced to fish rubble patches well away from the rock in an attempt to avoid the sharks. The grunter have been around in good numbers, mostly offshore around the headlands, inshore islands and along the edge of the flats and mouths of the creeks in the Hinchinbrook region. The fishing around the main reefs has been very good this year, generally things go quiet through the heat of summer but this year has been an exception. Several switched on anglers have been doing very well casting sinking stick baits around the shallow reefs and doing exceptionally well (try the Yo Zuri Zuri switch bait or the Jackson Kai-Ken). Use a slow retrieve with short sweeps and plenty of pauses. Those jigging and bait fishing have been doing very well along the drop offs in the 25 to 35 metre mark on coral trout and the odd spanish mackerel. There have also been some nice silver nannygai in amongst the trout. The silver or large mouth nannygai take jigs

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readily, however the small mouth are a lot harder to entice. Those fishing the deep water rubble patches, wrecks and wonky holes are still finding the fishing hot or cold. Regular hot spots are not fishing that well during the day, but then the fish will school up after a change in the tide or of an evening. Some very good catches are being had after (one last try) on the way home. The barra fishing in the estuaries is slowly improving with regular reports of good sized barra being caught on both lures and live baits. The mouth of the rivers or the beach fronts seem to be fishing the best in the salt water. There are plenty of prawns on the shallow flats, the mouth of drains and on the beach fronts. The bait is plentiful as well, plenty of both herring and mullet. It is getting to that time of year which I consider the best for chasing mud crabs. Most of the coastal creeks are now crabbing very well, with the Hinchinbrook area being the prime destination. Remember on large tides it's best to tie your pot off to a branch to avoid it drifting. Unfortunately pots that have obviously drifted are turning up regularly in the creeks, a trip down the Hull river from the Jacky Jacky ramp and I will always see pots where they shouldn't be. Unfortunately it is against the law to interfere with a pot so you really can't move them to the shallows. Most of the barra caught so far this year have been up in the freshwater reaches of the rivers. Try targeting the mouth of the drains and feeder creeks.

LUCINDA FEBRUARY FRI 19 SAT 20 SUN 21 MON 22 TUE 23 WED 24 THU 25

6:08 am 12:41 pm 5:14 pm 11:24 pm 6:27 am 1:07 pm 6:01 pm 12:00 am 6:45 am 1:26 pm 6:25 pm 12:27 am 7:04 am 1:41 pm 6:43 pm 12:52 am 7:25 am 1:54 pm 7:03 pm 1:16 am 7:47 am 2:10 pm 7:28 pm 1:44 am 8:14 am 2:31 pm 7:57 pm

2.37m 1.96m 2.09m 1.55m 2.6m 1.79m 2.16m 1.41m 2.8m 1.66m 2.24m 1.27m 2.99m 1.55m 2.35m 1.11m 3.16m 1.46m 2.49m 0.94m 3.34m 1.35m 2.65m 0.76m 3.52m 1.23m 2.83m

At the time of writing this report (very early in the week) the forecast is for reasonably windy conditions for this weekend. Either side of the early high tide will be perfect to fish for grunter around the mouth of the creeks or the Hinchinbrook flats. Another option would be to chase a mangrove jack or a barra on either side of the midday low tide. So get out there on the water and don`t forget the crab pots. Good Fishing! - Roly Newton - Tackle World Tully

Store Manager Derek Maynard with a good barra caught while casting the snags in the Hinchinbrook Channel.

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FRI 19 SAT 20 SUN 21 MON 22 TUE 23 WED 24 THU 25

6:24 am 2:33 pm 5:25 pm 12:11 am 6:50 am 2:21 pm 6:12 pm 12:44 am 7:10 am 2:22 pm 6:40 pm 1:10 am 7:28 am 2:25 pm 7:03 pm 1:34 am 7:48 am 2:35 pm 7:26 pm 1:58 am 8:10 am 2:51 pm 7:53 pm 2:25 am 8:37 am 3:15 pm 8:24 pm

2.14m 1.79m 1.88m 1.45m 2.32m 1.67m 1.93m 1.32m 2.49m 1.57m 1.99m 1.2m 2.64m 1.49m 2.08m 1.06m 2.78m 1.41m 2.2m 0.91m 2.92m 1.31m 2.33m 0.75m 3.07m 1.2m 2.47m

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6:05 am 12:18 pm 5:04 pm 11:24 pm 6:19 am 12:48 pm 5:48 pm 12:00 am 6:38 am 1:03 pm 6:18 pm 12:28 am 7:00 am 1:15 pm 6:45 pm 12:55 am 7:24 am 1:31 pm 7:13 pm 1:21 am 7:50 am 1:54 pm 7:43 pm 1:50 am 8:20 am 2:21 pm 8:15 pm

2.36m 2.01m 2.09m 1.55m 2.61m 1.83m 2.19m 1.39m 2.83m 1.69m 2.31m 1.22m 3.03m 1.56m 2.44m 1.05m 3.23m 1.42m 2.6m 0.86m 3.43m 1.27m 2.76m 0.68m 3.61m 1.12m 2.93m

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Alex Ambrum has started training for Innisfail Lady Leps team who will be part of the upcoming new CDRL open women's tackle competition MARIA GIRGENTI INNISFAIL Leprechauns senior ladies have hit their straps and started pre-season training in preparation for the inaugural Cairns District Rugby League Open Women's tackle competition which was cancelled last year due to COVID-19. Any ladies aged 17 - 40 wanting to give rugby league a try can come to training at Callendar Park on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 6.00pm with a focus on game drills, fun, fitness and endurance. A few ladies attended the first training session and put in the hard yards training alongside the Innisfail Leprechauns senior men's squad and will then train

Khiarne Henderson and Angela Barley at the Lady Leps first combined training session with the Innisfail Leps men's teams at Callendar Park

alongside the Reserve Grade team. There are a few familiar faces who were part of Innisfail Leps team to win the inaugural Cairns District Rugby League women's touch competition in 2019.

be part of the Northern Pride Under 19s squad which will compete in the Queensland Rugby League Women's regional competition against Mackay Cutters and Townsville Blackhawks.

Lisa Sue San said the Leps seniors have been great with encouraging the girls to keep moving forward and providing positive feedback which is promoting a fantastic club culture carried on from last 2019.

Alex Ambrum who played in the first Pat Bailey Cup in 2013 brings with her a wealth of playing experience and maturity said there is no bigger adrenaline rush than playing at the same level as the men and being part of rugby league - the greatest game of all.

"Barriers are being broken down as ladies are part of the Innisfail Leprechauns team and wider rugby league family. Rugby league is a great game for meeting new people, team building and improving general fitness."

Senior women haven't taken to the footy field since 2011 and the tackle format is set to make an exciting comeback this season with the Lady Leps being coached by Arnold Murray with Lisa Sue San as assistant coach.

Angela Barley has been invited to

Teams will be 13 per side and eight to

nine clubs are working on building numbers so they can field a team. It is anticipated the tackle competition will kick off on April 17 and run for several weeks. The new division provides a great opportunity for women, especially juniors aged 17-plus and is creating pathways for talented women in the region to take their footy to a higher level, especially now with the Pride Under 19s women's team and Cairns Academy of Sport (CAS) Northern Pride Program. Any girls interested in playing can attend training sessions on Tuesdays and Thursdays. For further details and registration, please contact Lisa Sue San on 0419 772 756 or via email: lisasuey@ icloud.com.