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‘BACH TO THE BUSH’ CELLIST, ANTHONY ALBRECHT, RETURNS TO INNISFAIL FOR RECITAL

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Feral pigs a threat to the environment?

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JOHNSTONE TAFE AND COMMUNITY CHILDREN’S CENTRE GOING AHEAD IN LEAPS AND BOUNDS

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TEITZEL’S SUPA IGA CELEBRATES ITS 20-YEAR ANNIVERSARY

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WEATHER

Tomorrow - Saturday Ingham Partly cloudy 15 - 29 Cardwell Partly cloudy 16 - 27 Tully Partly cloudy 14 - 28 Mission Beach Partly cloudy 17 - 26 Innisfail Partly cloudy 15 - 27 Tomorrow - Sunday Ingham Sunny 16 - 30 Cardwell Sunny 17 - 29 Tully Sunny 16 - 28 Mission Beach Sunny 17 - 27 Innisfail Mostly sunny 15 - 28

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Woolworths announces fresh funds for grassroots netball WEDNESDAY, 21 July 2021: Netball clubs and associations across Australia are set to receive a much needed funding boost, with Woolworths committing up to $250,000 in Pick Fresh Play Fresh Grants for 2021. In partnership with Netball Australia, the Woolworths grants program has supported more than 200 netball clubs with close to a million dollars in funding support over the past two years. This year, a further 85 grants of up to $10,000 are available, with a focus on helping clubs give young players healthy and fresh nutrition at training and on match days. Applicants are encouraged to nominate how they’ll use the money to help their clubs to pick fresh; from new fridges or juicers right up to a full canteen makeover. Helping to launch the program, former Australian Diamonds Captain, Liz Ellis, said: “As a parent, I know what a battle it can be to get kids to choose healthy options. Netball clubs play a huge role in helping young players form healthy habits for life, not just on the court but through the nutrition they provide. Woolworths Pick Fresh Play Fresh Grants are there to provide a helping hand to clubs right across the country and I encourage as many clubs as possible to apply.”

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Woolworths Group Chief Marketing Officer Andrew Hicks, said: “At Woolworths, we’re committed to improving the health and wellbeing of Australian kids. “We recognise how important sport can be in shaping kids’ behaviour for life and we’re proud to have invested almost a million dollars to date to support grassroots netball through our partnership with the sport. “Our Pick Fresh Play Fresh Grants are designed to help netball clubs who want to provide healthier options for their young players.” In addition to netball, Woolworths supports grassroots cricket through the Woolworths Cricket Blast, as well as junior surfing initiatives including Woolworths Surfer Groms Comps. Entries are open now until Sunday 15 August 2021 and grants winners will be announced during the week of 23 August 2021. Visit the website and apply for a Woolworths Pick Fresh Grant for your club today.

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Week Commencing THURSDAY 22ND JULY Movies with an * beside times indicates cinema 1 with Disability access

New movie times start every Thursday. Please check the dates. Space Jam A New Legacy

Snake Eyes

PG 1hr 55mins Animations, Adventure, Comedy

M 2hrs 1min Action, Adventure, Fantasy

Le Bron James Don Cheadle

Henry Golding Samara Weaving

Thursday 3.30pm* 5.45pm*

Thursday 3.00pm 8.15pm

Friday 10.15am 3.30pm 6.30pm*

Friday 12.45pm* 8.30pm*

Saturday 10.15am* 6.00pm*

Saturday 1.00pm 6.30pm

Sun 11.15am* 4.15pm*

Sun 1.45pm 7.00pm

A rouge artificial intelligence kidnaps the son of famed basketball player Le Bron James. He has to work with Bugs Bunny to get his son back.

A G.I. Joe spin-off centered around the character of Snake Eyes.

Black Widow

In The Heights

M 2hrs 13mins Action , Adventure, Sci-Fi

PG 2hrs 23mins Drama, Music, Musical

Scarlett Johansson Florence Pugh

Anthony Ramos Corey Hawkins

Thursday 5.30pm 8.00pm*

Saturday 10.00am 3.00pm*

Friday 12.30pm 3.30pm*

Sun 1.15pm* FINAL

Saturday 12.15pm* 3.45pm 8.00pm*

A film about Natasha Romanoff in her quests between the films Civil War and Infinity War.

A film version of the Broadway musical in which Usnavi, a sympathetic New York bodega owner, saves every penny every day as he imagines and sings about a better life.

Escape Room 2

Seniors Morning

M 1hr 28mins Action, Adventure, Horror

Friday 23rd

Taylor Russell Logan Miller

Doors open at 9.30am

Sun 11.00am 4.00pm 6.30pm*

Saturday 9.00pm FINAL Six people unwittingly find themselves locked in another series of escape rooms, slowly uncovering what they have in common to survive. Joining forces with two of the original survivors, they soon discover they've all played the game before.

Morning tea is served Movie Dream Horse 10am $10 pp Please contact theatre is attending for catering purposes.

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Feral pigs a threat to the environment? No Kidding! STATE Member for Hill, Shane Knuth, is not surprised at news released by the ABC today, that new research from the University of Queensland reveals the environmental threat from feral pigs is far greater than previously thought. The research showed that by uprooting carbon trapped in soil, it is estimated feral pigs are causing emissions to the equivalent of more than 1.1 million cars globally each year, with the bulk coming from Australia and New Zealand, who have massive feral pig populations. Lead author, Dr Christopher O'Bryan, believed this was a conservative estimate and it could be three to four times higher. "The research results verify what the KAP has been saying for years,” Mr Knuth said. “We have been very vocal on the threat feral pigs not only pose to the environment, but also to the GBR, native wildlife, in particular turtle and cassowary populations, and the agriculture industry.” "Feral pigs have absolutely ZERO positive impacts on the environment. It is difficult to understand why so little is being spent by both State and Federal governments to eradicate this invasive pest." Mr Knuth said estimates show that over 24 million feral pigs inhabit Australia, however this is likely to be substantially more, as feral pigs produce two litters of up to four to ten piglets per year. "We have more feral pigs in this country than humans and they are causing uncontrolled environmental damage,” he said. Mr Knuth said the KAP had supported aerial pig shooting programs, petitions to open up state forests in Queensland to hunters and had lobbied for millions more in funding to combat disease, such as TR4 (Panama disease), and bounty programs as an

Member for Hill Shane Knuth kneeling next to a pig he shot. incentive for recreational hunters.” "Right now, recreational hunters are our last line of defence. They hunt feral pigs on their own time and money, while the State Government ignores every funding proposal and advice we have delivered,” he said. Mr Knuth said the KAP was strongly opposed to further restrictions on recreational feral pig hunting that may be proposed as part of the Animal Care and Protection Act 2001 review, being conducted by the Queensland Department of Agriculture and Fisheries.

"We have been very vocal on this, met with, and written a detailed submission to the department, warning them of the consequences to ANY changes or restrictions being proposed on recreational feral pig hunting,” Mr Knuth advised. “This research should be a wakeup call to the Department and both State and Federal governments.” “If they don't listen, they will be responsible for turning a blind eye to one of the biggest environmental threats in our country's history."

CopperString as big as Great Northern Railway in benefits CUSTRING Pty, the proponents of CopperString 2.0, the proposed high voltage transmission network to connect the State’s North West to the National Electricity Market, has likened the transformative effects of the project to the Great Northern Railway which transports billions worth of minerals and metals for export each year. Speaking at the Smart Energy Council’s Queensland State Summit in Brisbane today, CuString Managing Director Mr Joseph O’Brien said the company’s “transformational energy infrastructure” could deliver opportunities akin to the Railway which has “delivered “economic returns to Australia that rival any infrastructure investment in our history.” “CopperString 2.0 offers to grow this ‘Clean Industrial Ecosystem’ across the Townsville to Mount Isa Corridor developing our vast mineral and renewable energy resources,” Mr O’Brien said. “It is estimated the value of these known in-situ reserves in the North West Minerals Province is $740

billion, 12 months ago it was $680 billion; that’s an increase of about $1b per week. And when you “dig” into the exploration data you realise we have barely scratched the surface. “The North West Minerals Province has the critical, new economy minerals that are in great demand around the world. We need to develop these mineral reserves not just for ourselves, but for the rest of the world. “The development of renewable energy, advanced manufacturing and battery storage technologies is dependent on access to these minerals. Our ability to develop these minerals and all the opportunities afforded across Northern Queensland relies on building energy infrastructure that aligns most closely with our long-term economic development opportunities,” he said. Mr O’Brien said northern Queensland was one of the most important regional zones in Australia boasting massive potential and a long list of unique inputs.

“We have the North West Minerals Province, the largest city in Northern Australia, the largest garrison city in Australia, the largest container and commodities port in Northern Australia, and amongst the highest water availability in Australia, and we have some of the lowest land-use constraints in Australia,” Mr O’Brien said. “This is the status quo, the opportunities ahead of us building on this existing and mature platform are enormous, and they are important to economic growth and environmental objectives.” Mr O’Brien said the project was on track to be “shovel-ready” by October with the continuing support of the State and Federal Governments and was expected for completion in 2024. “CopperString is a transmission line, but it is also a bridge – a bridge to the economic and environmental opportunity afforded by growing our minerals sector and transitioning our energy systems to a low- emissions power system,” he said.

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El Arish Gala Cent Sale JILLIAN CABLE

THE El Arish Hall Committee will be holding a Gala Cent Sale on Saturday, August 7, from 12 noon, at the El Arish RSL Memorial Hall, to raise funds for the El Arish School 100 celebrations in September 2022. Everyone is very welcome! The Cent Sale will commence at 2pm. Raffles will also be held and, amongst the many prizes, is a Weber BBQ generously donated by Mitre 10. For further information regarding the Gala Cent Sale, please contact the El Arish School 100 Committee Secretary, May Perger, on 0419 685 442.

Smoke from Eubenangee Swamp National Park THE Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service & Partnerships (QPWS&P) will conduct a series of planned burns within Eubenangee Swamp National Park from Thursday 21/07/2021 until 22/07/2021, as part of the annual hazard reduction/conservation management program for parks. As a result, smoke may be seen in the Eubenangee area. The aim of this burn is to reduce the volume of forest/ grass fuels and to create a mosaic pattern of burnt and unburnt areas. This will help reduce the intensity of any subsequent wildfires and provide favourable conditions for the natural regeneration of endangered wetland communities within Eubenangee Swamp. Smoke can decrease visibility on the roads so it is important that motorists drive safely to the conditions. For more information, please call the Innisfail office of QPWS&P on 42418209.

‘Bach to the Bush’ cellist, Anthony Albrecht, returns to Innisfail for recital ACCLAIMED cellist, Anthony Albrecht, returns to the Con Theatre in Innisfail, on Friday, July 30, at 7.00pm, for an unmissable recital. Albrecht is a graduate of The Juilliard School in New York City, and has appeared solo and with prestigious ensembles throughout the world. Committed to musical outreach, Albrecht has undertaken a self-managed solo tour of over 80 concerts in regional Australia called ‘Bach to the Bush.’

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He will be performing the works of J.S. Bach, Dall’Abaco, and Australian composers. Albrecht is the Founder and Director of the Lapwing Music Festival in the United Kingdom and Co-Director, with violinist, Simone Slattery, of the Bowerbird Collective, devoted to forging stronger connections to the natural world. Their production of ‘Where Song Began’, a multimedia performance piece telling the story of the evolution of song, which was performed in Innisfail last year, received a 2020 Ruby Award from Arts South Australia. Tickets are $25 (Adults), $20 (Concession) and $5 (Under 18 years) and can be purchased online via www.anthonyalbrecht.com and at the door. Albrecht is also performing in Cairns, at St Monica’s Cathedral, on July 31, and at Yungaburra Community Hall on August 1.

job seekers, and school leavers, within the Hinchinbrook Shire, to enable individuals and businesses to connect in an informal and welcoming setting. Whether you are a student, seeking a career change, looking to get back into the workforce, mature aged, or are looking to start your own business, you are invited to attend the annual ‘Find Your Future in Hinchinbrook Exhibition’. If you are interested in promoting your business or opportunities to job seekers, register to be an exhibitor at the event and receive face-to-face engagement with local youth, school students, or skilled workers looking for a career change, please download and complete the Exhibitor’s Application Form located on the Council’s Website, Community and Environment page. This event is a great opportunity to build awareness of your business, gather visitor details for your database, and track down the perfect talent you require to make your business grow.

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Speeding Vessels Enterprise Channel Dungeness

Forrest Beach Community Clean-up Event

THE Council, in partnership with Tangaroa Blue and ReefClean, have organised a Forrest Beach Community Clean-up event at 6.30am on Saturday, August 14, 2021, commencing at Progress Park, Forrest Beach. All debris collected will be entered into the Australian Marine Debris Initiative (AMDI) Database. After the Clean-up event, you are invited to attend a complimentary barbeque supplied by the Forrest Beach Progress Association. All participants on the day go into the draw of gift vouchers donated by the Forrest Beach Takeaway and Forrest Beach Hotel, which will be drawn during the brunch. Please note that you will be required to be present during the draw to win. To register your interest please visit www. eventbrite.com.au/e/ forrest-beach-community-cleanup-tickets-160693956951.

Find your Future in Hinchinbrook THE Council hosts an annual ‘Find Your Future in Hinchinbrook Exhibition’ at the TYTO Conference and Events Centre during the month of July. This year’s ‘Find your Future in Hinchinbrook’ will be held from 10.00am to 4.00pm, Thursday, July 29, 2021. The Council is committed to promoting the fantastic opportunities currently available in the region, and encouraging the development of local businesses, leading to the prosperity of employment and development of the Hinchinbrook Shire. The free event aims to bring together employers, education and training providers,

THE Council has been made aware of ongoing complaints regarding speeding vessels in the gazetted six knot zone at Enterprise Channel Dungeness. Under Section 206A of the Transport Operations (Marine Safety) Act 1994, all vessels are required to travel no more than six knots in the gazetted zone at Enterprise Channel Dungeness. Whilst signs have been installed advising boaties of the speed limit, the message does not appear to be clear. Penalties and on the spot fines for exceeding the speed limit will apply. For further information, please visit Queensland Government Maritime Safety Queensland website, Speed Limit page, and select channel Dungeness.

Rotary Park Playground Drinking Fountain THE Council is excited to announce that the Rotary Park Playground drinking fountain has been installed. Installing the drinking fountain aims to encourage the community to embrace reusable water bottles and reduce the amount of disposable plastic bottles that enter landfill or end up as litter in the ocean. The design concept considered the key factors of attractiveness, ease of use, and cleanliness, as research shows that people are more likely to utilise a drinking fountain which displays these features. The design concept is extremely eye catching as it features Australia’s largest single drop waterfall, Wallaman Falls, and the facility permits the easy refill of water bottles. This project was funded by the Local Roads and Community Infrastructure Program.

‘Bach to the Bush’ cellist, Albrecht, is returning to Innisfail for a recital at the Con Theatre on Friday, July 30.

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KAP proposes small business crime buster grants KATTER’S Australian Party Leader and Member for Traeger Robbie Katter, is again calling for Government intervention over the increase in vandalism and crime affecting small business in regional and rural Queensland. Robbie Katter says, “Small Businesses in Mount Isa, Mareeba, Charters Towers, and all-over North Queensland are on the brink of collapse after the increase in vandalism towards shop storefronts and rise in crime, preventing local business operators from trading.”

“Other states and territories have similar programs that have shown to be successful in curving the amount of crime especially in regional areas.” Katter said.

audit and co-contribute to the upgrade of crucial security infrastructure to reduce crime and enable small business operators to trade without worry.

KAP’s Small Business Grants will assist eligible Queensland businesses to improve their security against the risk of break-ins. Eligible businesses will be able to apply for up to $10,000 to obtain a security

Mr. Katter said, “The Small Business Crime Buster Grants will create economic activity in regional economies and provide work to trade businesses completing the security upgrades.”

[1]According to the National Retail Association, retail crime such as shoplifting, robbery and vandalism costs Australian businesses up to $9 billion each year. Robbie Katter says, “Small Business owners are coming to my office and sharing with me their pain and their experiences of what it is costing them to repair shopfront glass, equipment, and the cost of replacing product. It is having an immeasurable impact on the community, not just financially, but also mentally.” [2]Mount Isa Cafe owner, Annika Roberts said, "We'll see how exhausting and frustrating it gets… there's no point if it keeps getting worse." He also said, “We aren’t talking about millionaires here, these are locals that employ other locals to make a living and put food on the table. Small businesses in our communities will not survive unless the Government steps in and provide aid where it is needed most.” KAP is proposing the Queensland Government initiate a pilot grant scheme in Mount Isa which if successful can be rolled out across communities in crisis. The success of this initiative will be measured by the reduction in crime targeted towards small businesses.

Tiffany & Co. adds koala-inspired designs to its save the wild collection 100% of proceeds from the Australiaexclusive designs will be donated to Wildlife Conservation Network’s (WCN) koala conservation efforts

NEW YORK, NY (20 July, 2021)— Expanding on the Tiffany Save the Wild Collection, all proceeds from the new Australia-exclusive koala-inspired designs will benefit koala conservation efforts of the Wildlife Conservation Network. Through donations from the Tiffany Save the Wild Collection, WCN will invest in the most effective projects to protect the koala and its habitat in Australia. The new koala designs from the Tiffany Save the Wild collection, including a sterling silver charm and an 18k white gold brooch with diamonds, will be available in stores and on tiffany. com starting in July 2021. The koala charm and brooch designs range from $925 to $24,800. Koalas are among Australia’s most beloved wildlife species. Sadly, koala populations have plummeted with the 80% reduction of their natural habitat resulting from settlement expansions across the continent. Found primarily on the eastern coast of Australia, these precious animals are classified as “decreasing” by the IUCN Red List. Recent climate disasters and deforestations efforts have decimated critical koala habitats. As a result of the 2020 bushfires, over 3 billion animals tragically perished or became displaced. Funds from the Save The Wild collection’s new koala designs will enable WCN to deepen its existing investments in effective koala conservation projects

to have a long-term impact on the species’ well-being. As with all grants deployed through WCN, 100% of Tiffany & Co. donations will be used to support conservation actions for animals in the wild. Grants will focus on supporting the following types of interventions: • In-situ conservation action within existing koala ranges • Habitat restoration and protection • Emergency and rapid response to acute challenges (e.g., wildfires, disease outbreaks) Since its founding in 1837, Tiffany has had an enduring relationship with nature, which is both the ultimate inspiration for its designers, and the source of the precious materials that give life and form to their iconic collections. This has underscored Tiffany’s deep-rooted commitment to protecting both the planet and its communities.

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El Arish Diggers’ Museum - a tribute to its Veterans

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Being good in business SARI HYYTINEN I was impressed with my partner today when he told me that making money and being successful is not something about which you should feel guilty. I hate greed and I always associate people that talk about making millions with people who have a selfish nature. My partner corrected me and said that he does not like a person who makes money by mistreating people but that he celebrates people who have made money honestly. He talked about a friend who has never mistreated the people for whom he has done jobs. He never does ‘cheap’ work just to make as much money out of a dodgy job as he can. This is a brilliant person whom everyone should support. People should not feel bad about being successful if they became a success by doing the best job they could possibly do, but they should feel bad if they became successful by hurting people on the way. It is important to remember that doing a good job is something for which we should be prepared to pay. I do not like our current culture of buying cheap imports that do not last very long, when we should be backing, by buying, the brilliant work of Australians. Historically, we knew that buying Australian made products meant that they would last. Now I look at products and can see that they are not going to endure. If being ‘on trend’ means buying the next cheap thing that is not going to last, then I do not want to be ‘on trend.’ I want to go back to the days where we backed our own countrymen and women and purchased a better, Australian made product that lasted longer.

Members of the El Arish Hall Committee enjoying a Friday morning tea. Left to Right: Marie Carman, Lorna Williams holding Polly (standing), Scott Withers (standing), Anna Gibson, and Mavis King . JILLIAN CABLE EL Arish Diggers’ Museum is a lovingly maintained depository of, and tribute to, local ANZACs, service men and women, and the town’s long history of soldier settlement. It is one of three buildings managed by the El Arish Hall Committee. The other two are the El Arish RSL Memorial Hall and the Percy Benn Oval and Clubhouse.

The El Arish Diggers’ Museum is located in the old Railway Station

The Diggers’ Museum is located in the old Railway Station, opposite the El Arish State Primary School, and contains a treasure trove of World War I and II memorabilia, photographs of local veterans and displays of medals, insignia, and information. Surveying of the El Arish settlement commenced in 1918 and the first returned soldiers from WW1, who received a settlement parcel, arrived in the area in 192021. The story of their first years is recounted in photographs and text at the Diggers’ Museum, which is open every Friday from 9am to 11am. It can also be visited by appointment by telephoning the Secretary and Caretaker, Marie Carman on 0438 288 412.

The English and Arabic signage is a fitting tribute to the origins of the town’s name

The El Arish Hall Committee meet every Friday from 9am at the El Arish Diggers’ Museum and share a morning tea. The Association is actively seeking new members and anyone with an interest in the history of the town or of its service men and women should please contact the Secretary and Caretaker, Marie Carman, on 0438 288 412.

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Old Tully Road intersection to be accessed by TMR

Member for Hill Shane Knuth inspecting the northern end of the Old Tully Road and Bruce Highway intersection with concerned road users. CASSOWARY Coast residents have spoken out about the northern end of the Old Tully Road and Bruce Highway intersection, which they believe is a death trap. State Member for Hill, Shane Knuth, recently meet with several concerned residents at the intersection and listened to their concerns before taking them to the Department of Transport and Main Roads. Mr Knuth said he had raised this issue with Transport and Main Roads, and he is hoping that action will be taken. “The reality is a passing lane on the southbound lane would resolve this problem,” he said, “Roads have been a big factor in the Hill Electorate since I was elected, and they have been a big priority for me.” “While the great news is that the East Feluga intersection’s detailed plans have been revealed to make this intersection safer, there are still other areas that are dangerous along this stretch of road.” “My office has received many complaints about the Old Tully Road/ Bruce Highway intersection south of El Arish and TMR have agreed to send an Engineer out to the intersection to assess residents’ concerns.” Residents and regular users of the road, Dot and Chris Hunter, said the intersection is causing a lot of safety concerns with locals who regularly use the turn off. “There is no passing lane, and the speed limit is 100km/h,” Mrs Hunter

stated. “To turn right into Old Tully Road, it is quite nerve wracking when a truck or two is travelling behind at 100km/h and there is nowhere for it to pass, and you have to sit in middle of the road until it is safe to turn just hoping that the truck will slow down in time.” “Sometimes it is easier to keep going and turn at The Pocket and come back from the other direction. “Some people avoid using this intersection or wait in El Arish until there are no trucks coming from the north.” She said that road users would like to see a passing lane constructed on the left and, if that was not possible, for the speed limit through El Arish, which is 80km/h, to be extended until after the intersection. “Several locals met with Shane in early June, and he has now discussed the concerns with Department of Main Roads’ representatives, who have said they will do an assessment,” Mrs Hunter said.

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“Transport and Main Roads have previously carried out a “desk top review” and found no technical justification for a speed limit lower than 100km/h, which is a totally unsatisfactory response.” “They indicated that they are delivering a number of safety projects with priority given to locations with high traffic volumes and a history of crashes, but nobody wants to wait until there is a crash or fatality at this intersection, such as what happened near Feluga.”

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Talisman Sabre 21 Officially Begins AUSTRALIA’S largest bilateral exercise with the United States (US), Exercise Talisman Sabre, has officially commenced for 2021 with the opening ceremony held at RAAF Base Amberley, Queensland. Commander of the Australian Defence Force’s Deployable Joint Force Headquarters, Major General Jake Ellwood said the high end war fighting exercise was designed to enhance the interoperability between the ADF and the US Armed Forces. “Council is excited to welcome Exercise Talisman Sabre to the district. Hinchinbrook residents should not be alarmed at the increased Defence personnel presence, and are requested to take care on local roads as there may be increased Defence vehicle movement,” said Cr Jayo. “Exercise Talisman Sabre reflects the strength of the Australia-US Alliance and the close and enduring nature of our military-to-military relationship,” Major General Ellwood said. “It is a powerful demonstration of the breadth and depth of the Alliance, which includes strong people-topeople links, world-leading capability innovation, and highly interoperable forces.” “This year’s exercise will involve more than 17,000 personnel from Australia and the United States.” In addition to the United States, forces from Canada, Japan, New Zealand, the Republic of Korea and the United Kingdom will participate in Talisman Sabre 2021, and Australia-based personnel from India, Indonesia, France and Germany will observe the exercise. A majority of these international forces will participate exclusively offshore, including around 5,000 who will participate as part of a United States Navy Expeditionary Strike Group, in a contactless component to the exercise. “Talisman Sabre 2021 is a major undertaking for all participants and demonstrates our capacity to achieve

large-scale operational outcomes, while also dealing with a global pandemic,” Major General Ellwood said. Brigadier General Eric S. Strong, Deputy Commanding General Officer of support of 4th Infantry Division and Fort Carson, Colorado said Talisman Sabre showcased the closeness of the Australian and US alliance and the strength of the Joint Force. “For over 100 years, from the battlefields of France to the mountains of Afghanistan, Australians and Americans have fought alongside each other in war and trained together in peace,” Brigadier General Strong said. “Talisman Sabre builds on those foundations, prepares for our collective future and demonstrates our Nations’ and service members’ continued commitment to each another and our alliance. “Bilateral exercises help maintain and build trust and interoperability among key allies through shared experiences and tough, realistic training.” Major General Ellwood said this year’s exercise was essential to maintaining high-levels of interoperability between US and Australian forces. “Talisman Sabre demonstrates that United States and Australian militaries can quickly join forces and execute highly complex, multi-domain operations in a challenging environment,” Major General Ellwood said. “Overall, these exercises provide an outstanding opportunity to develop broader interoperability with our friends, partners and allies – both in the region and further afield.”

“Talisman Sabre 2021 would not be possible without the generous cooperation of the community, including landowners, local governments, and traditional owners. We are grateful for their ongoing support.” The majority of activities will take place on Defence bases, as well as a range of training areas across central and northeast Queensland and off the east coast of Australia. All international military participants taking part in the exercise onshore have undertaken the mandatory 14 days quarantine. Exercise Talisman Sabre 2021 is the ninth iteration of the exercise and incorporates force preparation activities, amphibious landings, ground force manoeuvre, urban operations, and air combat and maritime operations. It will also coincide with the 70th anniversary of the signing of the ANZUS Treaty and the 10th anniversary of the announcement of the US Force Posture Initiatives, demonstrating how our Alliance continues to evolve to meet the security challenges of the day. Unfortunately, due to COVID-19 considerations, there will not be any public viewing opportunities during this year’s Talisman Sabre, but the public is encouraged to observe activities through social media and at the links below. More information regarding Exercise Talisman Sabre 2021 is available at www.defence.gov.au/exercises/ talisman-sabre-21

“The range of COVID-19 safeguards that have been incorporated into the exercise underscores the seriousness with which Defence is prioritising the health and safety of Australian communities Robust COVIDSafe plans have been put in place to mitigate the risks of COVID-19 on exercise participants and the general public,” Major General Ellwood said.

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Johnstone TAFE and Community Children’s Centre going ahead in leaps in bounds MARIA GIRGENTI

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AFTER struggling to keep their doors open in 2020, during the COVID-19 pandemic, Johnstone TAFE & Community Children's Centre is now thriving with numbers at full capacity

During COVID-19, the centre was successful in securing three COVID grants, which assisted in the upgrade of facilities with a new sandpit, gardens, tables and chairs, staff bathroom amenities, shelving, and shade cloths.

Centre Director, Kellie O'Connor, said the centre always supports local businesses. “Jim's Maintenance built the sandpit, Babinda Pallet Man constructed the mud kitchen, Innisfail Kitchen & Cabinets undertook the new bathroom, and Col's Vinyl installed the shade cloths.” The centre’s outside facilities and equipment are being upgraded and new children’s toys are always being purchased. Their next project is to concrete an area for a car/bike track with streets and stop and go signs. Throughout COVID, it was one of a few centres that continued to take on TAFE, Mi-Haven, Good Counsel College, and Innisfail State College students for compulsory placement hours to complete their Certificate III in Early Childhood Education. After losing staff members due to COVID-19, the centre has rebuilt, with four new employees, including a former Year 12 student from Good Counsel College, who has completed her certificate and started in early 2021.

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Friday, July 23, 2021 Johnstone TAFE & Community Children's Centre, located within the grounds of Innisfail State College on Flying Fish Point Road, has been operating for 31 years and is a not-forprofit organisation. The long day care centre caters for children from birth to five years and operates Mondays to Fridays from 7.30am - 5.30pm and is now thriving at full capacity with twenty-nine children registered and twenty-one attending each day. Mondays and Thursdays are their busiest days, with many of the parents of the children attending TAFE. Tuesday's roster is also full, with lots of infants. It has a large play area incorporating activities for all ages, with a focus on keeping families and siblings together, and each week there is a different and personalised program which incorporates interests, themes, and real-life events into the children's lives. The centre is not funded by the Kindergarten Program, but instead it relies on the payments made by parents and the Child Care Subsidy. A committee made up of parents are responsible for financial decisions and fundraising, while Kellie O'Connor's role as Director is ensuring that the daily operation of the centre is in accordance with the Early Years’ Learning Framework.

Feds cry foul on China hacking, while our defence data remains in the hands of a Chinese company AUSTRALIA and its allies have accused China of a cyber hacking spree, in what U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken said posed "a major threat to economic and national security". Kennedy MP, Bob Katter, said it was mystifying for Australia’s Government to come out and join the chorus of condemnation when the nation’s sensitive defence data was still in the hands of Chinese-owned company, Global Switch. “If we can’t trust China to not hack us, why would we leave them in charge of our defence data?” Mr Katter said. “I feel like I’m living in a lunatic asylum with the decisions coming out of Canberra. “The very same Government that has left a Chinese owned company, Global Switch, in control of our sensitive defence force data (and even extended its contract), is crying foul that China is using cyber hacking?” On the 2nd of June this year, The Liberal, Labor and National parties all voted against a resolution in the House of Representatives - by Clark MP, Andrew Wilkie, and Mr Katter - that called on the Government to get the sensitive defence data out of Global Switch as quickly as possible.

Mr Katter and Mr Wilkie have also introduced a Bill into the parliament that would see all defence data removed from Global Switch severs by Anzac Day next year. “I love the appointment of Peter Dutton and Andrew Hastie to the Defence portfolio, but change will not happen on words alone – we need action,” Mr Katter said. “25 million Australians out there agree with me and Andrew Wilkie, that our defence data should be stored in an Australian-owned and operated data centre.”

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Treston brothers return to Daradgee for a special birthday celebration MARIA GIRGENTI

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THREE former students of the old Daradgee State School returned to the Daradgee Environmental Education Centre in May for a special birthday celebration.

Kevin shared an experience from 1942, when he arrived on horseback with Tom for his first day. As he slid off the horse, he heard someone shout out “Not another Treston!”

Daradgee State School ran from 1911 until its closure in 1984, and the Daradgee Environmental Education Centre, which is an Education Queensland Residential camp-based facility located on the former school site, was established in 1986.

Many memories were recalled as they looked through memorabilia of the school’s history. After this special time, a morning tea was shared with staff and old friends, Vince and Elizabeth McAvoy, with Vince also a former student.

Tom Treston enrolled in 1935, Kevin Treston in 1941, and Bernie Treston in 1943. Another sibling, Neville Treston, enrolled in 1938, who was unable to attend, was acknowledged.

The staff at Daradgee were extremely grateful to have these memories shared with them and thanked the Treston boys for their visit.

Tom, Kevin, and Bernie attended the centre to celebrate their brother Michael’s 90th birthday. Michael still resides close to Daradgee, at Upper Daradgee, on the family farm. These three men reminisced on their youth and shared their most precious memories and experiences of their early school days. Tom’s daughter, Jane, also joined in on the journey

Everyone was enlightened about how different school life was in the early 1900’s, and how enjoyable it was to revisit those memories. In November this year, the Daradgee Environmental Education Centre will celebrate 110 years of the Former students of the old Daradgee State Daradgee State School and Daradgee Environmental School Bernie, Tom, and Kevin Treston, Education Centre. returned to Daradgee Environmental The celebrations will include an open day and a Education Centre for a special family dinner with a date yet to be confirmed. celebration.

Teitzel’s Supa IGA celebrates its 20-year anniversary JILLIAN CABLE A carnival atmosphere prevailed, and festivities were in full swing, last Saturday morning, July 17, at Teitzel’s Supa IGA in Tully, Craig and Ellen-May Teitzel, generously invited locals, and visitors, to celebrate the store’s twentieth anniversary with them. “The store opened on Saturday, 30 June 2001. I was the General Manager, and it was a chaotic Saturday, with all new and as yet untrained staff,” advised Craig

Craig Teitzel, Sophie Cridland (Service Manager), and Ellen-May Teitzel

Craig Teitzel, Stuart Deceveaux (Store Manager), Ellen-May Teitzel, and Kyiel Spencer (Fresh Manager)

Teitzel. “In 2008, we moved to the Cardwell and ran the IGA there. We then returned to Tully in 2013, when we purchased this store, Teitzel’s Supa IGA.” Still in its original spot, the store has grown, and Tully ‘born and bred,’ Ellen-May and Craig, have witnessed many changes over the last twenty years, particularly the introduction of organic, vegan, vegetarian, and gluten-free food products. “That is the beauty of being an independent store. We can cater to our customers’ needs,” opined Craig.

The 20-year Birthday Cake was cut by Morgan Lundon, the only original employee, who has been with the store since it first opened in 2001. After the cutting of the cake, the Teitzels announced the winner of the Children’s Jellybean Counting Competition and Zachary Butler won a 10kg bar of Cadbury’s chocolate. The runner-up was Matai Tauli, who won the jar full of jellybeans. The festivities included a sausage sizzle, music by Nevil Milne, balloon art by Lara the Clown, and the appearance of a Teletubbie (Poe Robertson), all adding to the merry atmosphere. The Teitzels also generously provided show bags for children and adults. Assisting Craig and Ellen-May Teitzel with the celebrations on Saturday were Stuart Deceveaux (Store Manager), Kyiel Spencer (Fresh Manager) and Sophie Cridland (Service Manager, who has been employed at the store for fifteen years), along with many others. Tully is fortunate to have such community-minded businesspeople as the Teitzels, who are willing to share their celebrations and successes, and who so generously support local associations and charities.

Ellen-May Teitzel, Morgan Lundon, Lara the Clown, and Teletubbie (Poe Robertson)

Morgan Lundon, the longest serving employee, cutting the 20th ‘Birthday’ cake, with left to right: Craig Teitzel, Morgan Lundon, Lara the Clown, and Ellen-May Teitzel.

Musician, Nevil Milne, kept the crowd entertained throughout the morning

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THE Cassowary Coast Regional Council was recognised as a state finalist at the Local Government Managers Australia Queensland Awards for Excellence, which identifies outstanding achievements in Queensland local government. Within the category of Innovation, the Cassowary Coast was nominated for the Water Quality Management Program, which adopted a new and different approach, leading to improved service delivery and performance. Cassowary Coast Mayor, Mark Nolan, said boil water alerts had been a regular occurrence each wet season on the Cassowary Coast, causing frustration across the region. “As a Council, we recognised that the process needed to be improved and a custom, innovative solution developed to achieve this.” “To address this issue, team members at Council came together to rethink the region’s water supply and deliver a series of water infrastructure projects to provide improved security of water quality.” “The solution included the automation of valves controlling water flow based on real-time data analysis. The system actively adjusts flow valves within a scheme to stop dirty water from contaminating water in reservoirs when turbidity levels increase. “During the wet season of 2017/18, residents experienced 18 boil water alerts. In the 2020/21 wet season, after implementation of the project, boil water alerts were eliminated.” “The system has proven effective in managing water quality and supply at existing reservoirs, along with the new storage facilities at Nyleta, Wheatley’s Hill, and

Bulgun,” said Mayor Nolan.

“Water quality is a critical issue for our ratepayers and finding ways to spend their money more efficiently is always top of mind. In this case, we have a solution that is delivering consistency in water quality and driving ratepayer dollar further.” “This project is another exceptional example of showcasing our staff at Cassowary Coast Regional

Council. This is the second year in a row, we have been a finalist in this category at the LGMA Excellence Awards.” While being a showcase for successful innovation, the Council is continuing to refine the system’s ability with future plans looking at ways to apply the system smarts to other uses within the network. This is all part of the Council’s asset sustainability strategies and maintaining a high water quality goal.

The new Bulgun Reservoir.

Hinchinbrook Central pharmacy gets a Whole new Life with holistic approach to health and wellness THE newly renovated Ingham Wholelife Pharmacy & Healthfoods officially opened on July 10, with an extremely popular community day held at the pharmacy located in Hinchinbrook Central. Formally Ingham Plaza Pharmacy, the business has deep roots within the Hinchinbrook Shire. Owners, Brenden Seri and Atlanta Knuth, wanted to bring the pharmacy into the modern age with a new refit, some technology,

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Mayor, Ramon Jayo, and State Member, Nick Dametto, were special guests at the ribbon cutting ceremony, and congratulated the team on their vision and for bringing an extensive range of products to Ingham normally only seen in larger cities.

In another first for the region, the pharmacy has installed a BD Rowa Vmax.

Brenden said, “I am really stoked with the turn out today, and for all the kind

“It is a great piece of technology that delivers medications to a specific output when requested and puts our stock away too. This allows our pharmacists to spend more time interacting with our patients,” Brenden explained.

Wholelife owner, Brendan Seri, and his team, Mayor Ramon Jayo and State Member Nick Dametto cut the cord to open the newly franchised chemist.

During the grand opening, the winners of the BD Rowa naming competition were announced. Scriptor narrowly beat the popular Kate after the final staff vote. Instore Naturopath, Donna Fichera, was also on hand to chat with customers whilst they browsed the aisles. Ingham Wholelife Pharmacy is open from 8:30pm to 5:30pm, Monday to Friday (Wednesday only from 8:45am), and Saturday 8.30am - 12.30pm, Sunday 10 am - 1pm. You can find the store at Shop 7, Hinchinbrook Central, 86-92 Herbert St, Ingham. Please call 07 4776 2733 for enquiries and special orders.

Elise won the naming competition for the new BD Rowa Vmax machine with her entry “Scriptor”.

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ARE you ready for an adventure in tropical paradise? Registrations have opened for the longest-running multisport event in North Queensland – the Ona Mission Multisport Adventure Race at Mission Beach and on Dunk Island.

“There’s nothing like racing in your own backyard when it’s a backyard like this one.’’ To find out more about the Ona Mission Multisport

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Adventure Race, to register for the event or show your interest as a volunteer, visit the Cassowary Coast Multisport Club website at www.ccmclub.org.au.

Event director Richard Blanchette said the town was preparing for an influx of runners, bike riders and paddlers on the weekend of Sunday 19 September, and many locals were also in training. “We have solo and team entries and two course distances because this event has always been about getting out there and giving it a go, as well as competitive racing,’’ he said. “Every year we’re seeing more locals and we’re expecting record numbers this year with the new Paradise Runs group in Mission Beach on Saturday mornings and the growth of the Mission Beach Outrigger Canoe Club. It’s a great incentive to get out there and start training. “We also have a strong following in Townsville and Cairns, and further afield.” Ona Mission begins with a paddle to Dunk Island and a run through world-heritage rainforest to the island’s lookout. After paddling back to the mainland, competitors hit the beach and rainforest trails on their mountain bikes before a final run leg on the sand. Mission Beach’s Kathy White has been competing or volunteering in the event for years. “I love being part of this race every year. With the rainforest, beach and island courses, Ona Mission perfectly showcases the beautiful area that we live in,’’ she said.

Gearing up for Ona Mission: (L-R) Kathy White, Richard Blanchette and Charlotte Sharpe are counting down to the annual event at Mission Beach and Dunk Island.

Queensland unemployment at its lowest rate in more than 12 years THE Palaszczuk Government’s COVID-19 Economic Recovery Plan is working, with the latest ABS Labour Force data showing Queensland unemployment at its lowest level since April 2009.

Treasurer and Minister for Investment Cameron Dick said 16,700 jobs were added in the month of June – the highest increase in the nation and more than half of all jobs created in Australia. “Today’s Labour Force jobs data highlights once again that Queensland is the place to work, to do business and to invest,” Mr Dick said. “Our unemployment rate is now at 5.1 per cent, down 0.3 percentage points from last month and at a level not seen in more than 12 years.

“Since the Palaszczuk Labor Government was first elected in 2015 we’ve created 354,100 jobs for Queensland. “More than 500 new jobs were added every day last month, and with our COVID-19 Economic Recovery Plan in full swing we’ll look to build on these numbers further in the months and years ahead.”

Queensland was the first state in Australia to recover all its jobs lost during the pandemic.

four times that of New South Wales,” he said. “Incredibly, since the depths of the pandemic in May last year, we’ve gone on to create 300,000 jobs, around 30 per cent of all jobs nationwide. “To put that number in perspective, the population of Cairns is roughly 150,000. “But there’s no time to rest on these results, we’ll continue to invest in our economic recovery, in jobs, and in a brighter future for all Queenslanders.”

Mr Dick said Queensland’s laser-like focus on economic recovery has led to a strong and speedy bounceback in employment.

Minister for Employment and Small Business Di Farmer said it’s clear the Palaszczuk Government’s plan for COVID economic recovery is delivering for Queensland.

“We are now 101,600 jobs above our pre-COVID level of March 2020, almost

“Our state has been through some very difficult times thanks to the global

pandemic. In July 2020 we had an unemployment rate of 8.7 per cent, so to see that now down to 5.1 per cent shows our significant investment to help Queenslanders get back to work is paying dividends,” Ms Farmer said. “In human terms, there are 16,700 more Queenslanders in work now than there were in May. That’s life-changing news for 16,700 Queensland families. “In the last week I have announced two new Regional Jobs Committees – one in Bundaberg and one on the Gold Coast – to join the existing six committees. “It’s localised investment and solutions like this that are going to keep our economy growing and keep getting people into jobs.” Queensland’s COVID-19 Economic Recovery Budget was handed down last month. To see the investments being made in more Queensland jobs, visit budget. qld.gov.au.

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Renewed appeal for information re the 1998 disappearance of Joanne Butterfield, Mossman FAR North District detectives are renewing a public appeal for information relating to the suspicious disappearance of Mossman woman Joanne Butterfield who went missing in North Queensland over two decades ago. Joanne, aged 37 at the time of her disappearance, was last seen around 8pm on Thursday, June 25, 1998, leaving a house in Mowbray near the Captain Cook Highway. She told friends she was planning on hitchhiking south. Three days later, on June 28, 1998 personal property belonging to Joanne was found near Innisfail between a public lookout and bank of a cane train track at Henderson Drive, Pin Gin Hill (near Currajah) (pictured). This included an embroidered bag that Joanne took everywhere with her. On July 8, 1998 an envelope containing Joanne’s Medicare card, bank cards and personal documents was delivered to her Mossman home. Joanne was last seen wearing a short black dress

with shoulder straps, black flat shoes, and carrying her floral embroidered bag. She is described as Caucasian, approximately 160cm tall, with long auburn hair and blue eyes. Detectives are confident more information could lead to a breakthrough in the case. Specifically, detectives are wanting to speak with anyone who may have seen a woman hitchhiking between Port Douglas and the South Johnstone area between Thursday, June 25 and Sunday, June 28, 1998. Anyone who travelled along Henderson Drive, Pin Gin Hill and saw any other vehicles, or any people, near the lookout on that road (pictured) between those dates, are also urged to come forward. If you have information for police, contact Policelink by providing information using the online suspicious activity form 24hrs per day at www.police.qld.gov.au/ reporting or call 131 444.

Queensland strikes right balance on “big kids’ toys” QUEENSLAND’S measured approach to the thriving gel blaster industry should be an example to other states who have opted for draconian measures that outlaw or severely restrict what is fundamentally a toy, Katter’s Australian Party (KAP) Hinchinbrook MP Nick Dametto has said. Mr Dametto said that he, and the KAP, believed in the core values of “fun, freedom and a fair go” and have and always will back the gel blaster industry in Queensland. He said the party was concerned about the legislative decisions around gel blasters made in other states, and was willing to engage with inter-state industry representatives and likeminded politicians on the issue to restore common sense across the country. On July 3 Western Australian essentially made gel blasters – which look similar to a firearm but shoot out water-filled gel balls – illegal, demanding anyone possessing them obtain a firearms licence or risk being jailed for three years or fined $36,000.[1] Mr Dametto said that that gel blasters were basically a toy, not a weapon, and only weak-willed politicians unwilling to be reasonable would seek to suggest otherwise. He said Queensland’s Police Minister Mark Ryan had thankfully avoided the ‘nanny state’ approach applied elsewhere, having last year agreed to implement a sensible gel blaster framework in Queensland that came

into force on February 1. “So many of our rights and freedoms have been eroded over the years and this latest attack by other states on what is not only a thriving industry but a well-enjoyed recreational activity has certainly not gone unnoticed,” he said. “To the best of my knowledge, no one has ever been seriously harmed by a gel blaster – lumping them in the category of real firearms is just ludicrous. “The underlying political motivation here is that the loony-left simply don’t want anyone promoting the use of firearms and the similarities in look and action has the woke crowd up in arms.” The gel blaster industry is worth up to $200 million in Queensland and participation numbers in gel blasting leagues are increasing.[2] Mr Dametto said the industry was providing jobs and encouraging people to join a sport within their local communities. “In Queensland, and until recently in other parts of Australia, gel blasting is seen as a hobby, sport or way to socialise,” he said. “Once again only a small minority have misused gel blasters in the past and Queensland’s has robust legislation in place to deal with these people. “I would encourage other states to have a good look at what we’re doing here and consider doing the same.” In Queensland, gel blasters are considered a ‘replica firearm’ which is

not classified as a firearm or category of weapon but rather a restricted item.[3] Replica firearms do not require a licence or need to be registered with Weapons Licensing.

However there are strict rules around the use, storage and carriage of gel blasters due to their likeness to real firearms. For example: • When not in use, gel blasters must be stored securely, such as in a locked cupboard or a bag, but not necessarily in a gun safe; • When being transported, a gel blaster has to be out of sight, for example, in

the boot of a car or in a bag that does not silhouette a firearm (ie does not form an apparent shape of a firearm).

• All replica firearms, even if they are not functioning firearms, are captured as restricted items. “The gel blaster community in Queensland is doing a brilliant job in providing a fun, recreational activity across our state backed by reasonable Queensland legislation,” Mr Dametto said. “Other states in Australia should take notice on how well things are going over here.”

Hinchinbrook MP Nick Dametto with Chris from Tactical Gel Blasters Townsville

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Greg Shannon

Tully Sugar Industry – Planting Time AT this time of year, we usually talk about planting time, and similar to last year, the wet weather has held up some planting until this week. Sugarcane is planted as billets or “setts,” which are small pieces of cane usually about 150-200mm long that have one or two “eyes”. These eyes germinate when in contact with the soil and reproduce the new shoot which emerges through to the soil surface. The “Soil –sett contact” is important for cane germination, if the soil is too loose, with too many air pockets around the cane billets (or setts), it can affect germination. The speed of cane germination depends on several other factors as well, ranging from the soil’s temperature and moisture to the age of the seed cane used for planting. So far this year we have not really had much cold weather. As the soil temperature needs to be more than 17 degrees Celsius for the eyes to germinate, this has not been an issue to date. Soil moisture or lack of certainly is not an issue either! On the contrary planting has been held up by

Once the cane is planted, we work on a 30-day period for germination to occur. If germination is slow because it is too cold or persistent drizzly rain occurs, a disease called ‘Pineapple disease’ can occur. We mention this each year because it is one of diseases that can occur in any year. A fungus called Ceratocystis paradox causes the disease, which means it basically starts rotting the cane billet. The use of selective fungicides at planting helps to minimize the risk of ‘Pineapple disease.’ The recent sunny days we have been experiencing are ideal for planting and, even with the recent rain, some of the early-planted cane still had good, warm conditions in which to germinate well within the 30-day period. Another factor that can affect germination is the actual age of the seed cane to be planted. We recommend that seed cane be less than 12 months of age to maximize the amount of growth hormones in the billets. These hormones promote germination. For some varieties, even seed cane around 10-11 months of age is best. We found this with Q250 and the newest variety, SRA 28, may also fall into the same category. Once seed cane gets close to 12 months of age or older, the CCS build up means less growth hormones and more chance of plant failure. The TSL service of testing cane for CCS is not restricted to cane for milling, as we can also sample seed cane to make sure of its suitability for planting. Just this week we have seen SRA 28 planted with 10-month-old seed cane and the results are superb. For more information, please call TSL on 0400586968 or TCPSL on 0429022702.

$75K disaster relief funding released and application period extended MEMBER for Hill, Shane Knuth, has given Cassowary Coast growers some welcome financial year’s news, with the final approval for the release of $75k in disaster relief funding.

Mr Knuth said he had been advised by the Minister for Agriculture that QRIDA will be immediately contacting those who had applied for funding due to damage caused to crops by Cyclone Niran earlier this year.

"It has been a long time coming but now those affected can get on with the job of recovering from the damage caused by Niran," Mr Knuth said. Mr Knuth also said he had more good

news, with the claim period to QRIDA now being extended until December 17, 2021, as requested by growers. The standard $25k in disaster relief funding was automatically activated, however joint lobbying from the Member for Hill, Federal Member for Kennedy, Bob Katter, and canegrowers, resulted in an additional $50k in funding relief being provided jointly by the State and Federal Governments, due to the severe damage caused by Cyclone Niran to growers. Mr Knuth advised that, unfortunately, the release of the additional $50k in funding had been delayed. "We had to jump through a number of hoops to initially secure the additional funding, which was then held up in bureaucratic red tape, much to our and the farming community's frustration,” he said. “Now that the required regulation is in place, it should make any future claims a far quicker process." Mr Knuth said he had been in constant contact with the Minister for Agriculture’s office during the process to get the regulation in place to have the funding released and was informed on Thursday evening that it had finally been approved. Cassowary Coast Banana Growers Association President, Dean Sinton, said the announcement was greatly welcomed by growers. "Shane's office has been in constant contact with us throughout the entire process from start to finish and we cannot thank Shane and Bob enough for going into bat for growers,” Mr Sinton said.

Banana Farmer, Angelo Russo, Member for Kennedy, Bob Katter MP, Banana Farmer Frank Sciacca, Cassowary Coast Banana Growers Association President, Dean Sinton, and Member for Hill, Shane Knuth. Photo credit: Michael Chambers

“While it has been frustrating that we haven't had immediate access to the funding, due to State Government’s red tape, growers are grateful that it has now been delivered, so we can get on with our business."

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• $888,0000 grant awarded to Seafood Industry Australia to help explore new export channels in overseas markets. • The funding will help the seafood industry identify and pursue new export market opportunities in Asia, the Americas and Europe. AN $888,000 grant from the Australian Government has been awarded to Seafood Industry Australia (SIA) to develop and expand markets for Australian seafood exports. Minister for Agriculture and Northern Australia David Littleproud and Assistant Minister for Forestry and Fisheries Jonno Duniam said the grant would develop and deliver the industry’s Export Market Strategic Plan. “This plan will focus on expanding into new markets, and markets with high growth potential,” Minister Littleproud said. “A key part of the plan is investigating and analysing new potential markets, such as North Asia, South Asia, the Pacific, Europe and the Americas with rock lobster and abalone a key focus. “SIA will engage two Trade Export Managers to build capacity for seafood exporters across Australia. “The grant will also go towards promoting the Great Australian Seafood brand under brand Australia. By working in partnership with Austrade, SIA will assist in the design a promotion schedule for Australian seafood in export markets.” Assistant Minister Duniam said there was huge growth potential internationally for Australian seafood. “By building up the Great Australian Seafood brand, we can tell the rest of the world what we already know – that Australian seafood is the best in the world. “There are swathes of consumers out there who want to enjoy seafood that is sustainably caught, clean and green, and this is an opportunity to connect with them.” Seafood Industry Australia CEO Veronica Papacosta said a key piece of the program would be the creation of a one-stop-shop for seafood exporters. “There is a plethora of information, resources and databases out there for seafood exporters, however it can be difficult for producers to keep track of them all and know how to find them,” Ms Papacosta said. “We are planning to create a digital platform that will curate all the resources in one place. This will allow our producers to focus their time on delivering the world’s greatest seafood to all corners of the globe. “Importantly, this funding will support whole of industry, regardless of sector or location. It will allow us to immediately put boots on the ground to quickly deliver much needed support to the sectors who need it most. “We’re grateful for the continued support of the government, and look forward to developing new market opportunities to promote our Great Australian Seafood internationally under the umbrella of brand Australia.”

Herbert River Farmers' League Bursary Presentation AT the recent Herbert River Farmers’ League Incorporated’s Annual Presentation Dinner, three local University students received Bursaries for the length of their selected Tertiary level courses. The HRFL Inc. is now the sole remaining Farmers’ Group from the early days of Planters’ Clubs etc, representing sugar grower interests in the Herbert Valley. The HRFL was formed in 1897, 124 years ago. After representing Farmers’ Associations namely, The HRF League, The Australian Sugar Producers Association, The Australian Canegrowers Association, until 1977, its then directed its focus towards the education of youth in the valley. In 1986 a decision was made to wind up the company, sixtythree years after its formation, and form a Trust for educational purposes. The present Board of Directors comprises members, both men and women, whose forbears were original members of the HRF League. From 1977 to 1987 the Burdekin Rural College enrolled 17 students and from 1988 to 2021 a total of 93 University Students, making a total of 110 recipients who are pursuing or who have completed tertiary level education. From small beginnings, the League has invested $345,000 in the youth of the Herbert Valley. The hope of the League is that future students from the local area will continue to apply for bursaries.

From Left to right. Jazmin Altadonna, Pharmacy JCU; Ava Stanford, Nursing CQU/JCU; and Jayde Bosworth, Faculty of Engineering JCU.

Sugar Mill Crushing Statistics

Wilmar Sugar Herbert region mills Week 5 ending July 17 2021 This week

Tully Sugar Limited

South Johnstone Mill

Week 5 ending July 16 2021

Week 4 ending July 18 2021

Season to date

This week

Season to date

Cane crushed

149,875

466,830

Tonnes Cane crushed

68,320

394,464

Tonnes Cane crushed

57,895

146,903

District CCS

12.16

12.05

District CCS

12.13

12.32

District CCS

10.74

10.96

4.38M

Crop forecast

Still to crush:

2.55M

Crop forecast

2,155,536

Percentage crushed

9.8%

1.5M

Friday, July 23, 2021

Bowls News Babinda Bowls THE winners of Thursday’s Social Bowls were Bill Price and Ron Omodei. The runners-up were John Sheehan, Les Maxwell, and Jim Azzopardi. Please have your names in by 12.30pm for a 1.00pm start this Thursday and not the earlier time for the winter. Beginners are most welcome. Babinda Bowls are now taking nominations for its ‘All-day Men’s 4’s’, sponsored by Norweld Aust., which will be held on Sunday, August 29.

Silkwood Bowls Club SUNDAY, July 18 Mixed Social Bowls We enjoyed glorious weather, good close games, and good company! What more can one ask? Delmo Tarditi, Jan Harvey, and Tony Cates defeated Graeme Wallace, Shirley Noble, and Denis Donovan, 22/18. Greg Matfin, Daniel Gauci and Tim Wallis defeated Dutchy, Rob Nowell, and Cyril Large, 22/21. Ron Giveen, Alan Hudson / Barry Green drew with Glen Harvey and Ann Hollingsworth, 23/23. Wednesday, July 21 Mixed Social Bowls Happy Birthday Berry Green! Denis Donovan and Barry Green defeated Jan Harvey and Shirley Noble, 33/14. Glen Harvey, Alan Hudson, and Barry Ainthorpe defeated Graeme Wallace, Anna Della Bella, and Ross Wordley, 23/17. Delmo Tarditi and Kerry Donovan defeated Ron Giveen and Rob Nowell, 22/16. For those who would like to experience the fun and challenges of lawn bowls, we offer free coaching lessons. Age has no limit! Every Friday night, we hold our traditional BBQ Barefoot Bowls. Our contact number is 0459 211 552. If in doubt of play, please give us a call. All are welcome. If you would like to join us, please come along, and try us out! You can also follow us on Facebook

Tully bowls WEDNESDAY, July 14 Sixteen Players enjoyed 18 ends of 2-4-2. Team 1: Ray Downing / Steve Davis (28) -vTeam 2: Rod Bradley / Peter Hall (8) Team 3: Gavin Buick / Judy/Bev (20) -v- Team 4: Greg Cotterell / Toni Buick (11) Team 5: Peter Smith / Lyn Davis (11) -v- Team 6: John Taylor / Joanne Townsend (17) Team 7: John Brown / Keith Britten(9) -v- Team 8: Dennis Shirlaw / Pam Staier (14) The winning team was Ray Downing and Steve Davis. Sunday, July 18 Players took part in two games of 10 ends. Team 8: Steve Szabo / Pauline Edwards / Rita Hudson (9) -v- Team 7: Mary Bacic / Rod Tennant / Ron Senini (8) Team 6: John Brown / Robyn Brunello /John Jones / Pam Goodwin (9) -v- Team 5: Michael Knight / Joanne Townsend / Pam Staier (14) Team 4: Ian Revie / Gavin Buick /Jock Southers (14) -v- Team 3: Peter Smith / Leno / Toni Buick (8) Team 2: Lou Brunello / Avis Ray (5) -v- Team 1: Ray Downing / Joan Mercer (10) After Smoko Team 1 (19) -v- Team 2 (11)

SPORT Team 3 (5) -v- Team 6 (11) Team 4 (11) -v- Team 7 (11) Team 8 (14) -v- Team 5 (7). The winning Team for the day was Team 1: Ray Downing / Joan Mercer. Club Championships Singles Rod Bradley (29) defeated Ray Downing (5) Club Championship Ladies’ Pairs Bev Achilles / Judy Hood (19) defeated Mary Bacic / Avis Ray (14) Consistency Judy Hood (153) defeated Pam Staier (69) It was good to see the championship games on the move. Please call into the club, or phone on 40681230, if you are interested in learning to play our great sport. Enjoy the Tully Show. Cheers!

Innisfail Ladies Bowls FOR the past two weeks, Innisfail Ladies Bowls has had low numbers bowling, due to some members competing in the Women’s Northern Challenge in Townsville last week, and this week because members are away or unwell. We look forward to a good turn up next week with our meeting at 11.00am, followed by competition games which need to be played. The Open Singles, self-selected Pairs, and Triples need to be completed. In a very enjoyable social game on Wednesday, Pam Anderson/Helen Paterson, Bev Anderson, Lyn Stevenson, and Ann Rule (20) defeated Eileen Hamann, Diana O’Brien, Sue Morrison, and Jan Dunn (8). The Innisfail Ladies AGM will be held on Wednesday, August 18 at 11.00am.

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A. Barron, C. Wickens, J. Fenoglio (16) -v- M. Cole, R. Doherty, B. Eddleston (16) Next Wednesday The competition will be Consistency: J. Casanovas -v- M. Spano G. Cockrell -v- J. Fenoglio Markers: J. Craven and N. Evans. Social play and the competition start at 1.30pm.

Noorla Ladies’ Bowls SOCIAL Results - Wednesday, July 14 J. Gigente, C. Pizzi, P. Poggio, and K. Wegert (18) defeated M. Todd, C. Hewett, B. Smallbon, and S. Cotton (16). H. Magennis, G. Bison, A. La Rosa, and R. Peterson (30) defeated D. Moggan, V. Raiteri, J. Vezzoli, and G. Byrns (5). The winner was S. Cotton’s Team. Championship Triples – Wednesday, July 14 C. Pizzi, S. Pizzi, and C. Mugica (33) defeated C. Hewett, J. Aranas, and A. Fudriga (15) G. Bison, C. Kirby, and R. Rose (25) defeated N. Mancuso, M. Bandiera, and C. Ellems (20). The next round of Triples will be held on July 28, at 8.30am. J. Aranas Smoko.

Ingham Ladies’ Bowls NOORLA Trophy The Noorla Trophy was played on the Ingham Green on Wednesday. It was a wonderful warm winter’s day, enjoyed by all. Our three Herbert River Clubs competed. Macknade was the winner over two games, with 5 ½ rink wins, 97 Agg, and won 52 ends. Ingham was the runner-up with 4 ½ rink wins, 95 Agg, and 53 ends. Noorla had 2 rink wins, 57 Agg. and 30 ends. The Ingham Players were Lynette Melvin, K. Rotondo, E. Piotto, Norma Evans, Jan Casanovas, Jan Craven, Patti Miguel, and Grace Cockrell. Social Play M. Moore, S. Ryan (20) -v- M. Spano, L. Di Bella (16).

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LAST week, fine weather meant that we were able to hold three competitions! Tuesday, July 12 We had the company of another group of our most welcome southern players. A Stableford was played, resulting in a ‘Paul’ day, as the winner, on 39, was Paul Marland and the runner-up was Paul Taylor from the Anglesea Golf Club, on 35. Paul Marland took out the NTP Men’s, on #2/11. Rhys Camilleri took the All-In on #4/13 and the Approach Shot on #8/17 was taken by Fran Lomas. Thursday, July 15 Sporters played the first 9-Stroke, with Greg Eagles having a ‘field day’, winning with a 27 and also taking out the NTP’s on #1 and #2. The runner-up was Rod Rackley on 29, with Rod also winning the Least Putts with a great 10. Mattie Smith came in third on a countback with 30. The other NTP’s went to Tony Gray who took out #3 and #4, and Gavin Camilleri took #7. The Club and winners thank Kurrimine Beach Holiday Park for their sponsorship last Thursday. Saturday, July 17 A 2-Ball Ambrose was played, sponsored by Reed’s Betta Electrical. It was an enjoyable change playing the Ambrose, as most competition days are Stroke or Stableford. The winning team of Gavin Camilleri and Matt Boulton (one of our great visitors), had the winning card of 59 3/4, followed by the team of Paul Marland and Colleen Ingold, with a 62. NTP’s were on each of our Par 3 Holes and were All-In, with Winners as follows: #2/11 Caryl Lavell / Bruce Walker - #4/13 Matt Boulton / Gavin Camilleri - #5/14 Paul Marland / Colleen Ingold - #6/15 Kelly Cavallaro / Paul Topper. Raymond Reed was there in person to award the winners their respective trophies. The winner’s Eskies had labels that paid tribute to the fifty years that Reed’s has been trading in Tully. The names of the players who did not win any trophies were placed into a hat for a draw, with Raymond donating another Esky for the winner. How lucky was Frank Tomasino! Our appreciation of Raymond’s generosity was strongly applauded by all present.

Ian Street was the winner of the Lindsay Rural Innisfail Stableford on July 10.

Another extremely busy weekend is upon us! Our Open Championship, sponsored by Teitzel’s Supa IGA, will be played on Saturday and Sunday. Let’s play well and enjoy it!

Innisfail Golf Club results

Friday, July 23, 2021 Friday Sporters’ competition - July 9 1st: Rod Ingram - 19pts. 2nd: Paul Tattam - 18pts. 3rd: Alan Gould - 18pts. Junior Golf - July 4 Innisfail junior golfers had a great training session on bunker shots, putting, and hitting off the tee. They then went out on the course for a quick 3-Hole 3-Ball Ambrose. The winners with the roll of the dice were ‘The Winners’ - Declan Coffey, Xavier Zadelj, and Finn Jensen. Golf World Monthly Medal - July 3 1st: Blake Thomas - 69 Nett. 2nd: Marc Di Carlo - 72 Nett. 3rd: Ian Street - 72 Nett.

LINDSAY Rural Innisfail Stableford - July 10

Friday Sporters competition - July 2

1st: Ian Street - 40pts.

1st: Luke Peters - 18pts.

2nd: Addi Butorac - 39pts.

2nd: Ned Jacobson - 17pts.

3rd: Ian Saunderson - 38pts.

3rd: John Abbott - 17pts.

Innisfail’s junior golfers, Declan Coffey, Xavier Zadelj, and Finn Jensen, who were the winning team on July 4.

Luke Peters was the winner of the Friday Sporters competition on July 2.

Rod Ingram was the winner of the Friday Sporters competition on July 9.

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Cassowary Coast Crows AFL Club looking to recruit new players

Coaches, Sam Benvenuti and Nigel Liddle, with Cassowary Coast AFL players after a training session at Goondi Sporting Complex. MARIA GIRGENTI CASSOWARY Coast Crows AFL Club is looking for more players to join their ranks, in all age groups, but especially in the Under 7/8 and Women’s teams. The club currently has three teams, and two of those who combined with other clubs participate in the Cairns competition. The Under 12 mixed team has combined with

Manunda Hawks, the Under 15 Girls’ team has players from Manunda Hawks and Port Douglas, whilst the Under 8 team features local players from Babinda to Mission Beach. Nigel Liddle, Sam Benvenuti, and Mary Jane Masina, have taken on coaching roles. The Under 15 girls’ team, who play in the Cairns competition, are currently sitting fourth out of seven

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teams, whilst the Under 12 team is sitting sixth out of twelve teams, which is a great result considering the players only meet on game days. Three Under 14 girls, who are in the Under 15 team, are part of the Gold Coast Suns Academy. Charlize Liddle, Patricia Hart, and Leila Joinbee are the three girls, who are amongst the only seven players selected from the Cairns AFL competition. In May, Patricia Hart and Charlize Liddle from the Under 15 team competed in the State AFL championships in Mackay, where they were in the top country teams, which were extremely competitive against the city teams. John Ellington, from Mission Link, has kindly donated a bus, used by the club for transportation on training and game days. This weekend, the Under 15 girls’ team will travel by bus to Port Douglas for an overnight stay. They will participate in two training sessions with coaches and team bonding before travelling by bus to games at Cazaly’s Stadium in Cairns on Sunday. After the season, a trip to Adelaide is planned in September for the Under 15 girls’ team, to determine their level, participate in team and club building, and promote girls in sport. A women’s game against a Cairns team is planned to be played at Goondi Sporting Complex after the season. Training is held for boys and girls every Thursday at Goondi Sporting Complex with Under 8/10 from 4.00 – 5.00pm, Under 12 from 5.00pm, and Under 15 at 6.00pm. Any girls and women, especially Under 15 - 18s, interested in playing are invited to come and join in a training session. Next year, the club is aiming to find more players to field Under 18 and Women’s teams. For further information please visit Cassowary Coast Crows Facebook page, via email: cccrowsfc@ gmail.com or by phoning Nigel Liddle on 0484 001 405.

Etty Bay Surf Life Saving Club’s Open Day MARIA GIRGENTI SIX new Nippers and their families recently joined the Etty Bay Surf Lifesaving Club on their Open Day and hit the beach at Etty Bay for their first taste of surf lifesaving. The weather was perfect as new and existing members took part in fun beach and water games, including relays.

Practising these skills allows children to represent their club and compete in club, regional, and state surf lifesaving carnivals.

to ensure they demonstrate a standard of competence in an aquatic environment.

Nippers need to be a minimum of five years of age as of September 30.

This evaluation may include a pool swim and run-swim-run, where the lengths depend on the different age categories.

Before the start of the Nipper season, each participant is required to complete a Preliminary Skills evaluation designed

Children who wish to compete will also be required to complete a competition evaluation swim in the

ocean environment to ensure they are able to make the distance required during competition. For more information on the Nippers program and how parents and their children can get involved in lifesaving, please come down to the beach on Sundays from 9.30am - 12.00pm.

Over the past two months, Etty Bay Surf Life Saving members, from Under 9s to Masters, have participated in pool rescues in Cairns and Innisfail in preparation for the start of surf carnivals this month. Junior Activities (Nippers), now in its 53rd year, is open to children from age five up to thirteen years, although lifesaving is something in which the whole family can get involved, catering for adults up to Masters’ level. It is a great activity to keep kids fit, healthy, and active, which assists with building self-confidence while learning vital surf safety skills in a beach environment. The program is designed to ensure children have fun at the beach while participating in lessons that will develop them to become knowledgeable participants in lifesaving and sport. As they progress through the various age groups, nippers will undergo lessons in wading, running, swimming, board paddling, and lifesaving skills, including working towards learning resuscitation and first aid.

New and existing members on the beach during Etty Bay Surf Life Saving Club’s Open Day.

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Local players compete in Innisfail Junior Age Tennis Tournament MARIA GIRGENTI THE Innisfail and District Tennis Association hosted another successful Innisfail Junior Age Tournament last month, which was sponsored by Soils First NQ and Bayer. Over three-days, a total of 100 competitors played 174 games in 15 events, affected by wet weather conditions. Players travelled from as far as Victoria, Sydney, Brisbane, and the Gold Coast, to participate with local players from Innisfail, Cairns, Townsville, and Mackay. Unfortunately, the newly imposed COVID-19 restrictions resulted in the withdrawal of several players from Sydney. Players from the Cassowary Coast who competed were Logan Lizzio, Dylan and Emily Ryder, Natalie and Alyssa Wolff, and Kai and Keean Greven. Conor Whitby from Cairns returned to Innisfail as the number one seed in the 16 & Under Singles draw. He claimed victory in the final against Zane Stevens from the Gold Coast.

In the 14 & Under Singles, Taichi Sato from Cairns was touted by many as the local favourite to take out the event. However, Juan Alberto Beltran, who was the number one seed, displayed solid form throughout the tournament, had other ideas and went on to win. Zedneiyar Martilly Meafua-Uren from Cairns was the number one seed in the 14 & Under Girls Singles and was too strong for her longtime rival, Phoebe Cahill from Cairns, in the final. The Cairns duo of Shaylee Haynes and Genevieve Lindsay came second to Phoebe Cahill and Lilly Shepherd in the 14 & Under doubles pool.

Friday, July 23, 2021 Kawane (Cairns) to take out the 12 & Under Girls Singles. Wolff only dropped seven games in the tournament. Both players then joined forces and won the 12 & Under doubles, dropping only two games. In the 12 & Under Boys doubles, Aidan Theron (Cairns) and Kalan Venture Wilson were victorious over Harrison Frost (Brisbane) and Joshua Wilson (Mackay). The Green Ball Singles event was dominated by Lewis Robinson, a young gun player from Townsville, who defeated the number one seed Cody Vecchio (Townsville). Robinson and Vecchio teamed up in the doubles and dropped only six games to top the round robin pool. The Innisfail and District Tennis Association will host the Innisfail Nerada Open from August 20 - 22.

Innisfail player, Logan Lizzio, was narrowly defeated by two games in the round robin draw. Lizzio and Giselle Kawane teamed up in the 16 & Under doubles and were defeated by Lilly Shepherd and Ashleigh Webb from Mackay. A spectacular final took place in the 12 & Under Boys Singles between Joshua Wilson (Mackay) and Kalan Venture Wilson (Redlynch,) and Wilson went on to claim the win in a tight third set match tie breaker. Natalie Wolff (Innisfail) proved too strong for Sophia

Emily Ryder on court during the tournament.

Logan Lizzio competed in the singles and doubles.

Natalie Wolff won the 12 & Under Girls’ Singles.

Shaylee Haynes (left) and Genevieve Lindsay finished second in the 14 & Under Doubles.

Riley Berge in action during a singles match.

Keean Greven participated in the tournament.

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Tully Tigers prodigy made State of Origin debut for Queensland MARIA GIRGENTI LAST Wednesday, former Tully Tigers, Northern Pride junior and Brisbane Broncos prop, Thomas Flegler, made his State of Origin debut for Queensland, who restored some pride with a gritty 20 - 18 win over New South Wales. Flegler was one of five new faces named in the 20man extended squad which faced New South Wales at Cbus Stadium. The third game in the series was moved from Newcastle to the Gold Coast Titans’ home ground at Cbus Stadium in Robina, after the recent COVID-19 outbreak and lockdown in Greater Sydney. Flegler has played 51 games for the Brisbane Broncos in 2021, after a shoulder injury kept him out of the game for the latter part of last year. He was a joint winner of the Rookie of the Year Award in 2019, in his debut season with the Brisbane Broncos. His Queensland debut was probably a childhood dream for Flegler, who started his rugby league journey in the Tully Tigers’ junior ranks. After suffering a record-breaking 50 - 6 loss in the series opener, followed by a 26 - 0 defeat in Origin II, the Maroons were desperate to salvage some pride in the third game of the series.

Shane Muriata WELL, well, well, here we go again. With just a handful of games left until the 2021 NRL Finals kick off, it is time for controversy to rear its ugly head in time for the soap opera of the century that always seems to follow the game at this time of the year. Is the game giving an advantage to Melbourne and Queensland teams by moving the competition to Queensland? In a two word reply to that statement from NSW, “No brains.” How can it give any Queensland a team an advantage when our dumb teams cannot even beat the bye? Last time I checked, the Sunshine States’ NRL teams are sitting quite comfortably on the bottom of the NRL Ladder, along with the Megatron and the Mariana Trench. The only thing Queensland is capable of winning lately has been the Women’s NRL, Sheffield Shield Cricket, A League and the World Hopscotch Championship that was recently held at the Carmoo Boat ramp. The National Rugby League will survive amid this stupid pandemic, but the best news to come from all of this is that the Grand Final could be played at Suncorp Stadium. Too bad our Queensland team stinks to be given that chance to play at Lang Park, so we will instead barrack for the other Queensland team, the Melbourne Storms, to bring home some glory after our maroons failed to do so. If we do, somehow, get the GF, then it will be another reason to laugh at NSW, because it would just prove that Queensland will always be the best state in the world. Let me be the first to tell you about the Rugby League Day that the Tully Showground and surrounds put on last Saturday, for our guests who travelled from far and wide to participate. Four teams were added to the footy itinerary for the day, which included the Men’s Outback, Women’s Outback, Men’s United and the Women’s United. It was like nothing the Banyan crowd had ever seen before, as the day was filled with Culture and Recognition of the Indigenous Community. First order of the day was the brilliant Tully Tigers Under 18s side taking on the Ivanhoe’s Knights of Smithfield in one of the games of the round for this competition. The Ivanhoes are sitting first, but someone forgot to

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Tully Tigers’ junior and senior players and staff even compiled a special video tribute conveying their congratulations and support to Flegler. Despite Flegler only having limited time on field to prove himself, he made the most of it, and quickly racked up 45 metres in 18 minutes. After the game, Flegler expressed how happy he was to make his debut for Queensland and be part of the winning team. “It was pretty surreal pulling on the jersey, and when I ran out, I was so nervous, especially as the game was so tight.” “After my first run, the nerves subsided, and I got into the rhythm of the game. The pace of the game was a lot faster than I expected but it was a great learning curve.” “This is an unforgettable moment, and you couldn’t wipe the smile off my face. It is one of the happiest moments in my career so far and I will never take it for granted.” “My highlight in the game was the offload which saw Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow score a try on debut.” “Even though we did not get the overall series win, it was great to achieve this win, especially as we celebrated the milestones of Fidow’s debut and Josh Papalii’s twentieth game.”

Tully Tigers prodigy and Brisbane Broncos prop,Thomas Flegler, made his State of Origin debut for Queensland in the final game of the series last Wednesday. Photo: Maria Girgenti

tell the fourth place Tigers who swept them aside to record a famous victory at the Den. Darian Burton, Braithan Ketchell, and Max S were outstanding all day, leading the team to the win. Not to be outdone, bash brothers, Jerome Ketchell and former UFC Champion, Thomas Busch, were at their Hulk-smashing best. I really want to make special mention of nephew, Brodie Murray, who has come a long way by improving his game week in week out. He is a real character around the team, and we love having him. The Reserve Grade boys missed out on an opportunity to keep their spot in the top half of the competition by going down. It should be noted that they had a number of injuries, so they need to make a run sooner rather than later. Our A-grade Tigers fought extremely hard, but they were up against a side that is sitting in the top three at the moment, so this was always going to be a tough ask. I thought Toa and Matt Laumea were at their destructive best. A strong game was also had by Eveready Bunny, Cameron Vecchio, in contrast to Playboy Bunny, Benny Campo, who made an appearance running water for our boys. The weekend rugby league fixtures at the Tully Showground on Saturday were a chance for our local community to showcase our cultural heritage. It was a goose bump moment seeing Australian renowned entertainer, Sean Choolburra, make the trip to help

us celebrate this great day. The Aboriginal dancers, who were led by my Gulnay brother, Joseph Kinjun, were easily one of the highlights of the year for me. Seeing the young one’s dance gave me a sense of pride, as they showed all present who we are. As the game moved into the twilight of the evening, I was informed that one young Bryson Beeron was going to make his A-grade debut that night. I asked both his parents to come down and present his jersey, which brought tears to my eyes and to those of anyone who had watched Bryson come through the grades in a Tigers jersey. It reminded me of the time when, at one stage, only the Muriata kids played for this club, and then, when we started to play A-grade, it was like a footy dream coming true. Now, with only 150 people in the Indigenous community of Jumbun, over 25 kids from there are playing for the Tully Tigers and chasing their dreams of one day being like Bryson Beeron or being the next player of the Century Bully Muriata. Coming from the community myself, it is about doing something we love, and Rugby League is something we have always loved. I take my hat off to Elizabeth Todd and Charlotte Beeron, thank you for giving us this great young man. Bryson was the first kid from my community to make his A-grade debut in nearly 13 years, and do not think he will be the last.

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Rugby league and cultures merge at the Tully Tigers’ Reconciliation event

Friday, July 23, 2021 Challenge trophy. In the Open Men’s game, NQ United claimed the Skytrans Challenge trophy with a 30 - 16 win over Queensland Outback. CDRL Round 14 fixtures, July 17 – 18: A Grade Ivanhoes 38 defeated Tully 22. Mossman-Port Douglas 32 defeated Innisfail 28. Kangaroos 56 defeated Yarrabah 26. Cairns Brothers 40 defeated Southern Suburbs 18. Atherton 30 defeated Mareeba 10. Bye: Edmonton CDRL Ladder Round 14: Cairns Brothers 26, Innisfail 20, Ivanhoes 20, Mossman-Port Douglas 19, Yarrabah 18, Edmonton 15, Kangaroos 14, Southern Suburbs 14, Mareeba 10, Atherton 8, and Tully 4. Reserve Grade Ivanhoes 18 defeated Tully 8. Innisfail 42 defeated Mossman-Port Douglas 18. Yarrabah 24 defeated Kangaroos 16.

The Queensland Outback Open Women’s team celebrate their historic win against NQ United. Photo: Maria Girgenti MARIA GIRGENTI IT was an historic occasion and a massive day of rugby league at Tully Showgrounds last Saturday, when the NQ United and Queensland Outback women’s teams faced off for the first time in the annual representative clash. The Super Saturday kicked off with FNQ junior games, three CDRL games between the Tully Tigers and the Ivanhoes, as well as two extra games between NQ United and the Queensland Outback Open Men’s and Women’s teams. For nine years, the fierce rivalry between the rural and remote sides has been described as ‘Origin-like.’ NQ United teams had players from the Gulf of Carpentaria, Northern Peninsula area, and Torres Strait Islands.

Atherton 28 defeated Mareeba 12.

The Queensland Outback Open Men’s team featured players from Mount Isa, Roma, Charleville, Barcaldine, Wullumbilla/Surat, and St George.

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Players from Longreach, Tambo, Hughenden, Blackall Cloncurry, and Ilfracombe made up the Open Women’s team.

Kangaroos 30 defeated Yarrabah 22.

The Queensland Government supported Queensland Rugby League’s Community Reconciliation Event Queensland Outback vs North Queensland United through the Tourism and Events Queensland’s Year of Indigenous Tourism Festivals and Events Fund. Traditional dancers from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures were a highlight, as well as an Indigenous art exhibition and paintings. Queensland Outback defeated NQ United by 20 -8 in the Open Women’s match to lift the unique Skytrans

A highlight of the day was the Open Men’s game between NQ United and Queensland Outback. Photo: Maria Girgenti

The Torres Strait Islands culture was celebrated with traditional dances. Photo: Maria Girgenti

Southern Suburbs 28 defeated Cairns Brothers 24.

Tully 22 defeated Ivanhoes 16. Innisfail 64 defeated Mossman-Port Douglas 8. Cairns Brothers 42 defeated Southern Suburbs 16. Atherton 28 defeated Mareeba 22. Open Women’s Ivanhoes 30 defeated Innisfail 18. Kangaroos 46 defeated Yarrabah 18. Edmonton 28 defeated Atherton 12. In Round 15 of CDRL fixtures, the Innisfail Leprechauns are back at home tomorrow to host the Ivanhoes Knights at Callendar Park, whilst the Tully Tigers have a tough road trip to Jilara Oval to face the Yarrabah Seahawks on Sunday.

A NQ United player goes over to score a try in the Open Women’s match against Queensland Outback. Photo: Maria Girgenti

Action in the Reserve grade game between the Tully Tigers and Ivanhoes Knights. Photo: Maria Girgenti

Four Tully Tigers players shut down an Ivanhoes’ player in the Reserve grade game. Photo: Maria Girgenti

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Innisfail judokas do themselves proud at Judo Australia National Championships

Cienna Leaver won a silver and bronze medal at the Judo Australia National Championships MARIA GIRGENTI INNISFAIL Judo Club was well represented, with 10 of their athletes competing in Judo Australia National Championships, held at Gold Coast Sport & Leisure Centre, Carrara, last month. Close to 700 competitors participated and, after two years, it was an opportunity for the Judo community to re-connect and reunite with friends and family. Darcy Tew (Junior Boys -27kg), Flynn Nurzenski, Charli-Rose Nurzenksi (Junior Girls -40kg), Lily De Brincat, Cienna Leaver, Seth Leaver, Riley De Brincat, Coby De Brincat, Ben Sultana, and Jack Zieth from the Innisfail Judo Club represented Queensland, and did themselves, their parents, and coaches, immensely proud. Sensei Paul De Brincat had Queensland team coaching duties during the championships. Results were as follows: Senior Girls (-48kg) Silver - Lily De Brincat Bronze - Qld Teams’ event Senior Girls (-63kg) Silver - Cienna Leaver Bronze - Qld Teams’ event Cadet Men (-50kg) Gold - Riley De Brincat

Innisfail Judo Club was well represented at Judo Australia’s National Championships with 10 judokas competing and their support staff. Senior Kyu Grade – Men’s Division (-60kg) Bronze - Riley De Brincat Senior Kyu Grade Men’s Division (-60kg) Gold – Coby De Brincat Junior Girls (-29kg) Flynn Nurzenski Bronze – Qld Teams’ event Darcy Tew, Flynn, and Charli-Rose, in Junior Boys/ Girls, and Ben Sultana in Senior Men’s and Senior Kyu Grade Men’s Division, wore the Queensland patch for the very first time. All three of the junior boys/girls gave 110% and, although neither of them received medals for their performances, their composure on the mats was impressive, especially as it was their first time in the national arena. Seth Leaver competed in Cadet Men (-66kg), Riley De Brincat in Cadet Men (-50kg), Junior Men (-60kg), and Senior Kyu Grade Men (-60kg). Coby De Brincat competed in Cadet Men (-60kg), Junior Men (-60kg) and Senior Kyu Grade Men (-60kg) and Ben Sultana in Senior Men Under (-66kg) and Senior Kyu Grade Men (-66kg) and Jack Zieth (No Limits). Each judoka held their own, all having some wins and losses, and most of the bouts were so close they could have gone either way. Coby De Brincat’s impressive performance in the

Senior Kyu Men’s division (-60kg) saw him contest the gold medal in an intense fight, which lasted 10 minutes against a much older and higher ranked player, and Coby went on to claim gold. Innisfail Judo Club was extremely grateful to their extended Judo families, Cairns Judo Club and Coral Coast Judo, for their support in the lead up to and during the Nationals. Colt Barba from Col's Vinyl & Canvas Goods was thanked for his sponsorship and helping members sew Queensland back patches onto their GIs. After Nationals, the NQ medal tally consisting of Cairns, Innisfail, Coral Coast, and Mackay Judo clubs converted 80% of their entries into medals, and 27% of the entries into gold. This is an impressive result for only four clubs, which have limited opportunities to train together.

Lily De Brincat (white Gi) won a silver and bronze medal at the Judo Australia National Championships. Photo: RC Sport Photography

Coby De Brincat (white Gi) won gold at the Riley De Brincat (blue Gi) won gold and bronze Ben Sultana (blue Gi), competed at his first Judo Australia National Championships. Photo: Judo Australia National Championships. Photo: at the Judo Australia National Championships. RC Sport Photography RC Sport Photography Photo: RC Sport Photography

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Hrjsa Trophy Winners for 2021 Ingham State School Razorbacks. Telstra Trophy Winners for 2021 Ingham State School Raptors.

Coming in Second for the Gusmeroli Trophy Lourdes Celtics.

Coming in 2nd for the Hrjsa Trophy Ingham State School Thunderbolts. Coming in 2nd for the Romanello Shield TreMackFax.

Coming in 2nd for the Telstra Trophy Ingham State School Lightning.

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THERE were several opportunities over last weekend and during the week to head out to sea and do some fishing. The reports received from the few boats that managed to travel out to the edge of the shelf or outer reefs have been great, with good numbers of Silver Nannygai and some Red Emperor. Surprisingly, there have also been reports of good numbers of Wahoo and the odd Mahi Mahi. However, at this stage, Billfish sightings have been rare. The fishing on the main reefs was a little tough, with boats having to do many shifts to come home with 6 or 8 Coral Trout. This was probably due to a combination of small tides and the time of year. The Trout numbers will improve as we move into spring. Most of the Spearos also mentioned a scarcity of Trout, however the Crayfish were plentiful. The Spanish Mackerel have been around in good numbers, especially along the reef drop offs. The deep-water rubble patches and wrecks around the main reefs have started to fish well, with good numbers of both Large and Small Mouth Nannygai being caught. Add to this a few Spangled Emperor and the odd Cobia and you have had a great trip! The shipping channel shoals have not been so productive, with the Spanish and School Mackerel being hit and miss, with some having a great trip, whilst others have missed out. I have just received a call from a mate on the grounds just wide of the northern end of Dunk. He was using high speed metal jigs, such as the Arma Mettallik and had managed to hook up Spanish, Schoolies, and Spotties, on virtually every drop. Some of the Macks were undersize, but he quickly caught enough quality fish. He had struggled at a previous hot spot and moved in closer to Dunk. At this stage, I have not heard of large numbers of

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info@wettropictimes.com.au PO Box 1100, TULLY, 4854 70 Butler Street, TULLY fish being caught off the Barnard Islands. However, we all know how quickly the Mackerel can arrive and come on the bite. Bottom fishing around the islands has been reasonable, with plenty of Grass Sweet Lip and the odd Coral Trout. The Hinchinbrook area has also been producing some excellent Fingermark and Grunter. The big Spanish Mackerel have moved in around the islands and headlands and have been taking lures, Wolf Herring, and live baits. The problem has been the sharks, with anglers having to move away from their favourite grounds and look for fish elsewhere. Hopefully, as we get closer to the full moon, the shark numbers will drop away. Keep your fingers crossed. Those who have been fishing for Mangrove Jacks and Barra in the estuaries, found the fishing tough. However, despite the cooler conditions, there were some great fish caught. My manager, Derek, caught a Barra in the high 80`s and there were also some nice Jacks caught. Last weekend, the tides were too small to suit Grunter, however there were still reasonable numbers of both Grunter and Bream caught. The small run in the

tides also affected the crabbing, with most boats only managing a feed, but numbers should improve through the week. At this early stage of the week, the various weather sites are expecting great conditions on Friday. However, the wind will begin to rise to 10 to 15 knots during Saturday afternoon, and even higher on Sunday. The other handicap is the extremely low tide mid-afternoon, which will create access problems at some ramps and river mouths. I like the early morning run-in tide for Barra and Jacks and either side of morning high tide for Grunter in the creeks and along the Hinchinbrook flats. Either side of this same morning high tide will also suit fishing around the islands or chasing a Mackerel. This will allow boats to get out for a fish and get home before the tide gets too low after lunch. Don`t forget the crab pots, as there should be some crabs around. Good Fishing Roly Newton Tackle World Tully

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annual Romanello Shield SARI HYYTINEN

THE Ingham Wolves Football Club at the Augie Pane Fields in Ingham hosted the 2021 Annual Junior Romanello Shield football competition last Friday. Despite challenges imposed by weather and COVID, the shield is now in its 50th year with 250 competitors coming from eleven schools to compete. Eleven teams from Grades 5 & 6 competed to take out the Romanello Shield and eleven teams from Grades 3 & 4 competed for the Gusmeroli Shield, resulting in a day of intense competition between the schools. The competition started in 1971 at Bambaroo State School, south of Ingham. James Formosa, a committee member from the Ingham Football Club said, “The history enriched the lives of these kids’ parents [Friday’s junior participants]. We have been able to kick it off again at the Ingham Football Club.” “[The Romanello Shield] is the junior rival to the Euro 2020, with Italy taking out the trophy.” “In true Ingham style, we made sure everyone was well fed.” Volunteers catered at the Ingham FC canteen, with the money raised going back to the Ingham Football Club to promote junior sport. Ingham’s Audrey’s Angels brought their coffee van. Audrey’s Angels assist cancer patients and their families through financial help with their bills and/or sending them away for a stress-free weekend all expenses paid. They also assist cancer patients and their families through helping them with household and yard work and taking them out to lunch to de-stress and talk to others going through the same as them.

Due to it being a hot day, both stalls catered for the long lines. Seniors Results: The winners of the Romanello Shield for 2021 were Lourdes Roar. The winners of the Hrjsa Trophy were Ingham State

Romanello Shield Winners Lourdes Roar.

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School Razorbacks. Junior Results: The winners of the Gusmeroli Trophy were the Ingham State School Raptors. The winners of the Telstra Trophy were the Ingham State School Stickers.

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