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Tomorrow - Saturday Ingham Partly cloudy 19 - 28 Cardwell Scattered showers 18 - 27 Tully Scattered showers 17 - 27 Mission Beach Mostly sunny 19 - 26 Innisfail Partly cloudy 18 - 27 Tomorrow - Sunday Ingham Partly cloudy 18 - 27 Cardwell Partly cloudy 18 - 27 Tully Partly cloudy 17 - 26 Mission Beach Mostly sunny 19 - 25 Innisfail Partly cloudy 17 - 27
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Belladiva Trio returns with reimagined classics in Skylark Tour CASSOWARY Coast Regional Council will welcome back vocal trio Belladiva to Innisfail and Tully stages for their August Morning Melodies performances. With COVID-19 postponing their 2020 performance, the vocal trio will perform in Innisfail on August 17 and Tully on August 18 and share their uplifting and mesmerising voices through reimagined classics. Cassowary Coast Regional Councillor, Trudy Tschui, who holds the portfolio of Community and Culture, is excited to welcome the talented trio back to the region. “Belladiva charmed audiences
at their show in 2017 and there is no doubt they will ‘wow’ crowds again, with their angelic harmonies and captivating stage presence. Belladiva approach the likes of Neil Young and Sarah McLachlan to make familiar melodies new again for all audiences and also intertwine some fun musical theatre favourites to show off their operatic talents. Their song choices have a combination of modern tunes and playful classics and there truly will be a song for everyone.” “Belladiva is no stranger to events nationwide, with some of its most prestigious performances
being Channel 9’s Carols in the City, The Queensland Pops Orchestra, Brisbane Festival, and the Woodford Folk Festival. As individuals, they each have proven careers in their own right, with performances alongside Opera Queensland, OzOpera, and Women in Voice being the most highly regarded. “The second half of this year is jam packed with events and Belladiva’s show will be another example of the diversity in music, arts, and culture, we welcome to the Cassowary Coast each year ,” Councillor Tschui said. The Cassowary Coast Regional Council will also present
Bloom Sings Stevie Nicks, Carole King and Linda Ronstadt on Friday, October 29, and Home for Christmas – Darren Coggan Morning Matinee on Tuesday, December 7, both performed at the Innisfail Shire Hall. Tickets for Belladiva’s performance in Innisfail can be purchased via Try Booking at www.trybooking.com/BPUQD and for the Tully show: www. trybooking.com/BRYQD. For tickets to any upcoming 2021 shows, please visit www. trybooking.com, or visit www. cassowarycoast.qld.gov.au or contact Council on 1300763903.
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Fun and sun at the 2021 Tully and District Show
JILLIAN CABLE BRILLIANT blue skies and bright sunshine shone down on the 2021 Tully and District Show, held last Friday and Saturday, July 23 and 24, 2021. The Friday show day holiday in Tully and the beautiful weather saw many locals and visitors attend the show on both days. The creative and the industrious were celebrated. There were pavilions with spaces dedicated to local horticulture, orchids, fruit and vegetables, farm produce, floral art, photographs and works of art, crafts and cooking, school exhibits, sugar cane, bananas, poultry, caged birds, pigeons, and dogs.
Outdoor spaces displayed farm machinery, cattle, donkeys, llama, and a camel, amongst others. Radical Reptiles had a comprehensive collection of snakes on view to both educate and fascinate the crowds. Melvilles Animal Farm held their extremely popular duck races, with Duckingham Palace a clear favourite and winner. The Dinosaur Park, with its animated prehistoric giants, was also a big hit with children and adults alike.
for all age groups were present and thoroughly enjoyed by the young and the young at heart. Appetites were also satisfied, with a wide selection of food and coffee vans and the kiosks run by the Rotary and Lions Clubs, and the Girl Guides’ Café. At noon on Friday, Fashionistas revelled in the Pakall Fashion on Paddock in the Centre Ring.
Free roving entertainment was provided by Helly Hoops, Dinosaurs, and Lara the Clown.
Equine lovers enjoyed watching some nail-biting Show Jumping and those into bikes were on the edge of their seats during the two Aussie FMX Freestyle bikes displays.
A wide variety of side-shows suitable
Other events included cattle handling,
trade cattle judging, and lead horses. Saturday featured the Dog Show, Woodchops, and more show jumping. The spectacular Above Ground Zero Fireworks display lit up the night sky on Friday evening and could be seen and heard many kilometres away. Evening revellers also enjoyed live music by Mates Rates, Dennis Dryden, and Nev Meline. Congratulations to the Tully & District Show Society, established in 1934 and thus, 87 years old, on the success of the 2021 Show, and also to all the exhibitors and competitors, who made it such a wonderful community event.
HMAS PALUMA FREEDOM OF ENTRY PARADE Nail-biting close competition in the show-jumping and polished performances kept onlookers on the edge of their seats.
The 2021 Tully & District Show Champion Bunch of Bananas was awarded to Sellars Bananas.
Helen Margaret Pedley won First Prize and Best Exhibit Hand Knitting for her beautiful work.
Avi Solien won the 2021 Best Exhibitor Domestic and First Prize for half a dozen, homemade scones.
ROAD CLOSURE SATURDAY 7 AUGUST 2021 10.45am - 11.45am
A temporary road closure will be in place on Mount Spec Road between properties 46 and 64, including a small section of Smith Crescent. For more information townsville.qld.gov.au
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Free Creative Workshops for Kids
THE Community Support Centre Innisfail is hosting three, free, creative workshops for children and young people to promote Queensland Child Protection Week, which runs from September 5 - 11. These workshops will focus on the theme ‘Every child, in every community, needs a fair go,’ and together this can be achieved. This year’s theme is about treating all of Australia’s children fairly, and to do this, we need to make sure every family and community has what children need to thrive and be healthy. Children will be able to paint, write, draw, and create collage, poems, mandala, sculpture, mixed media, and posters. It is hoped to see artworks that are based on meaningful conversations with children and young people themselves about their needs. Artworks will be displayed in the community and on social media (with consents required). Selected art pieces will also be included in a CSCI sponsored book to promote our children and community. The first workshop will be held on Tuesday, August 3 from 3.30pm - 5.30pm (RSVP by July 30); the second on Tuesday, August 17 from 3.30pm - 5.30pm (RSVP August 13), at CSCI, 13 – 17 Donald Street, Innisfail. The third workshop, to be held on Saturday, September 11 from 10.00am – 12.00pm, will be part of a stall at the Diamonds in the Sky Suicide Intervention Carnival at Innisfail State College. For further information or to RSVP, please contact the Community Support Centre Innisfail by phoning 4043 8400 or via email: sherrie@csci.org.au.
NIB Hinchinbrook Rotary Park Shade Structure
AT its General Meeting held on Tuesday, July 27, 2021, the Council awarded Tender HSC 21/16 Design and Construct – Shade Structure for Rotary Park Playground to Urban Play Pty Ltd. Installation of the Rotary Park shade structure is fully funded under Phase Two of the Local Roads and Community Infrastructure (LRCI) Program. This program funds local councils to deliver priority local road and community infrastructure projects across Australia, supporting jobs and the resilience of local economies to help communities bounce back from the COVID-19 Pandemic. Under Phase Two of the LRCI Program, the installation of the shade structure will replace the previous shade sails and posts, which were removed as part of the Rotary Park playground demolition works. Construction of the shade structure is scheduled to commence in October 2021. The playground will be closed to the public whilst these works are undertaken.
bushfire season by making a Bushfire Survival Plan, packing an evacuation kit, keeping your lawn mown, your gutters clean, overhanging branches trimmed, and, as always, check to make sure your insurance is up to date. For more information, please refer to the Queensland Fire and Emergency Services website www.qfes.qld.gov. au and the Get Ready Queensland website.
Acts of Vandalism and Theft THE Shire has recently experienced acts of vandalism and theft. Vandals tagged a number of Ingham buildings, including Ingham Post Office, Coles Supermarket, and the Council’s Main Office. In addition to the tagging of buildings, thieves have dug up and stolen a $3,000 sprinkler system from Borello Park, Lucinda, overnight on Saturday, July 17, 2021. The newly opened Halifax Shelter eating area overlooking the Herbert River was trashed, paint badly scratched, and bottles smashed. The Council is urging the community to report any information to Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.ready. qld.gov.au.
Taylors Beach Progress Association Trivia Night TAYLORS Beach Progress Association is hosting
Devision 6 Councillor Renee Jean Mcleod a fun-filled night of trivia and games. Grab a team of four, bring a plate to share with your table, and head to Progress Park Shelter at Taylors Beach. Date: Saturday, July 31, 2021; Time: 5.30pm; Cost: $2 per person; Location: Progress Park; Dinner: $2 Sausage Sizzle. The bar will be open until 10.00pm with beer, wine, and soft drinks available to purchase. Tea and coffee are complementary . There will be prizes to be won and plenty of raffles throughout the night. For further information or to register, please visit Taylors Beach Qld - Community Facebook page or contact Taylors Beach Holiday Park on 4777 8560.
Ingham Toyota Forest Rally TOWNSVILLE City Autosports Club is hosting the Ingham Toyota Forest Rally on Saturday, August 7, 2021, sponsored by Ingham Toyota. The event will take place in the Lannercost and Abergowrie areas, with spectator points available along the route. A number of Rallying Superstars have driven on the roads and rated them as some of the best Australia has to offer. Come and enjoy the sights and sounds of rally cars flying through the forest. For further information please visit Townsville City Autosports Club - TCAC Facebook page.
Be Aware and Prepared THE Bureau of Meteorology’s weather outlook for August to October forecasts above average rainfall for this time of year. Even though the start of the 2021 bushfire season may be delayed, it means there may be more fire fuel when the vegetation eventually dries out. Keep your household safe and prepared for the
"Cynthia welcomed 4 gentlemen from the US military to her barber shop on Thursday 29 July while they were in Ingham on a training exercise with the Australian military."
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Mungalla Station celebrates NAIDOC with Hinchinbrook
Ingham Lion’s Club served a free sausage sizzle to those present, as First Nation Australians, their guests, and visitors mingled together enjoying Indigenous bands and other entertainment. The musicians came from all over North Queensland and included diverse groups, such as Gospel Outreach from Ayr, Two Jam Deadly originally from Ingham but now based in Townsville, and Cassady Connections from Innisfail. Children enjoyed Indigenous themed activities, such as spear throwing, fishing, and Aboriginal art themed face painting, in addition to more familiar novelties such as jumping castles, and a bucking bull ride. Running races were held, with local favourites living up to expectations, as Mungalla
has, and had, great athletes in both the current and previous generations, some of whom were present at the event. The theme of the day was ‘different tribes, one community’. Visitors were invited to view the display in the homestead, featuring photographs of past Indigenous community members and their rich and chequered history. At the forefront was the story and the accomplishments of the Cassady family, whose descendants from its original seven sisters, enjoyed a family reunion on the day; and of whom many still live on and manage the farm and run the tours as Nywaigi Traditional Owners. Small scenic tours of the station were led by Elder and open day organiser, Jacob Cassady’s son, and featured an historic-looking cart amusingly towed by a ute instead of horses. Visiting children on the tour were enthralled by crocodile sightings amongst other things. Mungalla Aboriginal Tours can be booked online at mungallaaboriginaltours. com.au or by calling (07) 4777 8718. Guided tours start from $75 pp (children $40 and seniors’ discounts available), with a minimum booking of ten people, and take around 3.5 hrs.
Cassady Connections from Innisfail entertained the crowd. Photo by Aaron Kent.
Guests enjoyed a scenic tour of the station on a historic carriage towed by a ute. Photo by Aaron Kent.
Children enjoyed Indigenous art inspired face painting.
Boys race each other down a blow-up water slide.
TIFFANY PORTER MUNGALLA Station welcomed the Hinchinbrook Shire and beyond with its free open day to the public in celebration of this year’s NAIDOC theme, Heal Country, last Saturday, July 24. Hundreds of people attended in unseasonably beautiful weather for an excellent family day out, and an education in local history and Indigenous culture.
Some of the extended Cassady family poses for a photo in front of the homestead.
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Supporting Local Businesses and Organisations SARI HYYTINEN I made a commitment in 2020 to ensure that I supported Australian-made first, and, more specifically, I would first frequent businesses in my local area for any product I needed, before looking outside of my community if it was not available. I believed that COVID 19 would bring a positive change in priority from members of the community and their elected representatives as the pandemic made it glaringly obvious that strong local support of all business sectors was required to ensure that local residents continued to be employed. It is an extremely basic principle: If you do not purchase or otherwise support local businesses, then they cannot afford to retain their employees, or, indeed, may not be able to continue to operate. The saddest moments of COVID19 have been when I have heard those in positions to decide whether or not to award a contract, tender, or purchase, to a local business, blatantly, and very publicly assert that they support local businesses, organisations, and our community, and yet do not actually practice what they preach. Words are cheap. The community at large, and particularly small business owners, are carefully watching and noting when the rhetoric does not reflect and result in the positive support being spouted. We live in relatively small, tight-knit communities and their members are not dumb and they are watching, noting, and waiting. Those that support local businesses will in turn be supported when they require it. Those who do not, have only themselves to blame if that support is not forthcoming.
Tully Support Centre News with
Shane Greenwood
54 Bryant Street, Tully - 4068 1004
THIS week I would like to provide an overview of some of the main programs and services offered by the Tully Support Centre. Information, Advice, and Referral A core role of the TSC is to provide information about services delivered by the TSC, government, and non-government organisations, in our community. TSC support staff work with you to understand your issues and link you with the appropriate services that will support you to make positive changes in your life. Advocacy TSC support staff are able to support you in ensuring your rights as a member of our community are upheld. We can advocate on your behalf to other services, government departments, the Council, insurance companies, etc. Domestic and Family Violence Service The Cassowary Coast Domestic and Family Violence
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River drive caravan park brightens town entrance THE upgrades to the River Drive Caravan Park in Innisfail have been completed, brightening the town entrance and available for use just in time for Far North Queensland’s busier tourist months. Innisfail-bound travellers will now enjoy a better view, easier access to power, and improved site access due to the renovations of the park, valued at over $215,000. Planning and Regional Development portfolio holder, Councillor Nick Pervan, said that as it is situated at the southern end of Innisfail, the park is the first area you notice when driving into town. “The Council has invested time and money into ensuring this facility is well above standards and
has the necessary appeal to attract travellers to stop and spend time in the local area.” “Funded through Works for Queensland, the upgrades included a refurbishment to the amenities block, vegetation management to facilitate views of the South Johnstone River, and upgrades to the camp kitchen, which provides a lovely, modern communal space for visitors to sit and relax.” “The renovations also included replacement of a number of site slabs, modifications to the access road, and the installation of a visitor parking area. Solar power has also been installed lower the costs of running the park.” “The caravan park has been
open for six weeks and has already generated $25,000 and it is expected to go from strength to strength as more people visit and the good word spreads.” The Council is dedicated to ensuring this facility remains competitive by collecting guest feedback through surveys and will consider this information to inform future investments. To find out more about the park, or book your stay, call (07) 4061 2515 or visit https://www.riverdrive. com.au. This project was proudly funded by the Queensland Government’s Works for Queensland in association with the Cassowary Coast Regional Council.
CEO James Gott, Asset Engineer Manager Justin Fisher and Mayor Mark Nolan with all Councillors at the River Drive Caravan Park. Service (CCDFVS) provides support, therapeutic counselling, and court support for women and children affected by Domestic and Family Violence (DFV). The CCDFVS works to improve the safety of women and children, while addressing the long-term impacts of DFV. The CCDFVS can provide assistance in developing options to remain safely in your home, close to social and community supports, including friends and family, school, and work. We understand confidentiality keeps you and your family safe! We respect your right to privacy, and we do not discuss your information with anyone without your consent. DFV Court Support The CCDFVS provides weekly court support in Innisfail (Tuesdays) and Tully (Thursdays). Court support can provide: • assistance preparing applications • information regarding court processes • emotional support during court attendances • advocacy with court staff and police CCDFVS court support services do not provide legal advice. Supporting Families The TSC believes that respectful, positive, targeted, and individualised engagement is essential when supporting families through difficult times. Our support staff work with vulnerable and at-risk families to strengthen their capability, parenting skills, and resilience. This strengths-based approach works with the family to: • identify and build on their strengths • identify and create plans to achieve goals • develop tools to better cope with situations • link with other services and community, and
• help their voice be heard Emergency Relief The Emergency Relief (ER) Program is designed to assist members of our community in times of crisis. This assistance can be in the form of food, fuel, or pharmacy vouchers; assistance with school fees and school supplies, as funding allows. The Emergency Relief program is available by appointment. The ER program is funded entirely by donations from the community, fundraising, and by Angelcare Tully. Centrelink Support The TSC Centrelink support worker is available Monday to Thursday, from 9am – 1pm and 2pm – 4pm. The Centrelink support worker can assist you with completing claims, registering for online services, uploading documents, and proof of identification. Centrelink self-service access to phones and computers is available during normal opening hours. Tully Youth Centre The Tully Youth Centre (TYC) is a safe place for all young people aged 10 – 17 years. It has great equipment, free food, regular activities, and is fully supervised. The TYC is open Tuesday to Thursday after school and on school holidays. The TYC is located in the Tully Showgrounds. The Tully Support Centre is funded by the Queensland Government and services communities throughout the Cassowary Coast. The Tully Support Centre is located at 54 Bryant Street in Tully, opening hours are Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday from 9am to 1pm and 2pm to 4pm, and Wednesday from 9am to 1pm and 2pm to 6pm. To register your interest or more information about groups and other services, please call 40 681 004, check the Tully Support Centre online at www. tullysupportcentre.com.au, or follow us on Facebook “Tully Support Centre Inc.”.
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Kids ‘mentors in the air’ land at Kurrimine Beach MARIA GIRGENTI
COMMERCIAL helicopter pilot, Wayne Butcher, from the Gold Coast, has quit his job as a business coach, hired a helicopter, and is spreading a message of hope to kids in cities and rural towns across Australia. This trip, which started on the Gold Coast, will see Butcher touch down in 46 towns, covering 20,000 kms over nine weeks, and bringing hope to hundreds of kids who are struggling. Eight-year-old Armani Mercer and her older brothers, Coen and Harlem, from Innisfail, were given a Kids + Champions’ joy flight by Butcher, at the King Reef Resort Family Fun Day at Kurrimine Beach.
strength during the toughest times, especially Armani’s older brothers for their courage, resilience, and devotion to their little sister.”
Butcher said the purpose behind his dream to fly around Australia to help kids was inspired by the amazing work done by his mother, who has been a Kids Hope Mentor for 15 years. Current figures reveal every day 1,300 Australian children are so low they are contacting kids’ counselling hotlines with a cry for help, which is a 40% increase in 12 months.
The funds raised will help Kids Hope to recruit, train, and empower volunteer mentors to become a presence of stability, care, and support for vulnerable children. Each mentor is matched to one child.
“So far we have saved 150 kids and raised enough funds to get them into a mentoring program. However, our aim is to reach 1,000 by the end the tour.”
Armani is terminally ill with Metachromatic Leukodystrophy (MLD), which is a rare, genetic, degenerative neurometabolic disorder, which affects approximately one in 40,000 people worldwide, primarily children.
The project is raising funds and awareness for Kids Hope Australia, which has been operating for over 16 years. Kids Hope is Australia’s largest early intervention, school-based, mentoring program.
Helicopter pilot, Wayne Butcher, with Armani Mercer and her two brothers, Coen and Harlem, after they landed at Kurrimine Beach. Photo: Cassandra Mathews - Kids + Champions.
Hinchinbrook gets PUNQd by alien display in the cane… and other festival art TIFFANY PORTER LOCAL artists from the Hinchinbrook region and beyond are dazzling visitors from all across the State and perhaps country (subject to travel restrictions), with the upcoming annual PUNQ Festival, which runs from this Friday, July 30 to Sunday, August 8. One of the key features of the festival is the outdoor installation Site #272, created by local, multi-awardwinning artist, David Rowe, who has exhibited extensively throughout North Queensland and been accepted into prestigious art colleges. With a thematic cross-over with the Cardwell UFO Fest, being held on August 6-8, Site #272 features alien looking, genre bending, sculptural painted artworks nestled in crop circles and surrounded by broken television sets. “I'd love aliens to initiate contact, to let us know they're aware of what we're doing. Maybe touch the TVs and make them come alive with static and give people a bit of a scare on the way through,” David said, grinning with a wink. Featuring some of David’s largest ever sculptures poking out through the cane, the installation is designed to provoke an alien feeling of ‘foreignness’, as the monolithic sculptures stand, stark and tall against the waving natural backdrop, as if they were discarded remnants from the last UFO landing. The region has experienced an above average number of UFO sightings and some residents enjoy engaging with the supernatural, which has led to a great alien and unexplained phenomenon fan-base spawning the UFO Fest and creating local alien folklore, to which this display pays homage.
A donation from as little as $6 goes directly to Kids Hope, which will place a mentor with a child at their school for an hour each week, while $25 will put a mentor with a child for a month. Anyone who would like to create positive change in the lives of Australian children, can join the team and become a champion. Donations can be made via the website www.kidsandchampions.org so, please give generously and help brighten a child’s future.
“Many children are feeling isolated, disconnected, anxious, and alone, so they need to know they are loved and supported.”
“Armani is such a strong, brave, young girl with a heart of gold and was so eager to jump in the chopper and go for a spin.”
“We are in awe of this family’s
Thousands of children have been supported by the care and support provided by Kids Hope, which has transformed lives, resulting in their increased confidence, resilience, and joy.
David has enjoyed a successful 43year art practice based out of Ingham, which started in 1978, with works primarily in oils and pencil drawings. He specialises in domestic and religious abstracts, portraits of landscapes and seascapes, surreal fantasies, and conceptual nature studies, and has had many commissions for large murals. His signature creations, however, are the uniquely sculpted canvas works, with each facet morphing into new narratives, such as those on display at the PUNQ Festival. But David is not the only Hinchinbrook art world star featured at the festival. Other local luminaries include: Ann Vardanega Ann Vardenega is the star of the IMAGEnation exhibition, featuring experimental infrared photographic works, which show what the eye cannot see alone. She is also running several workshops, in which you can participate over the week, in her popup gallery workshop and making space. These include a Cyanotype Workshop, Introduction to Photography, Environmental Portraiture, Window Light Portraiture, and an Introduction to Adobe Photoshop Workshop. Louise Plint Local artist Louise Plint is opening her artist studio to drop-ins, to admire and purchase her multi-disciplinary works, and speak to the artist. Joanne Cassady Joanne recently launched her exclusively locally made and owned Aboriginal art store, Balgarra Designs, in Ingham. This is a featured stop in the PUNQ festival, as is the “Taste and Create” workshop being run, where guests can learn about Indigenous art and enjoy some light refreshments.
Gai Copeman, Carole Howlett, Michael Pope, Gerald Soworka, and Julie Woodlock These artists have created one of the festivals most engaging artworks, the ‘Street View’ exhibition. This is an interactive artistic treasure hunt where on visiting a PUNQ destination and scanning the Street View QR code, visitors can see an artistic impression of the very location in which they are standing. The best bit is – the artworks can be downloaded in digital form and kept for free! Tony Albert Tony Albert is the local representative in the billboard exhibition ‘Both Ways’, which explores First Nations’ perspectives of 'place' in North Queensland. Passionate about sharing his heart on Indigenous issues, Albert is an award-winning, multidisciplinary, Aboriginal Artist on a mission to make visible the concerns of his people. Kristina Fontana
Kristina’s signature event, ‘Painting in the Paddock’, is being brought to greater Queensland and Australia. ‘Painting in the Paddock’ is a wonderful outing where guests travel to a local rural location and paint the beautiful vistas before them in the fresh countryside air. All art materials and tools will be provided, along with a grazing table from local foodie favourite, JK’s Deli, together with non-alcoholic beverages. Other local contributions include the Hinchinbrook Art, Food and Wine tour by Raven Tours, the Threads Marketplace, which is a textile-based collaboration between local art collectives Mission Arts and Ingham Art Action, and The Mudslingers Market by Ingham Art Action. More information can be found, and online bookings made at https://www. umbrella.org.au/program-by-country/. The Site #272 installation can be found off Orient Road, Blackrock. Please note: The installation is on natural cane fields, on which it can be hazardous to walk, and is only suitable for able-bodied visitors. Long pants, closed-in shoes, and sun protection are recommended.
Artist David Rowe stands with one of his wilder sculptural paintings.
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Tully & District Show – Results 2021 Section 7: Needlework and Craft
17. Machine made bag, most effective: 1st: Kirsty Edwards; 2nd: Kirsty Edwards; 3rd: Diana Russell.
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18. Article, machine sewn, most effective: 1st: Kirsty Edwards; 2nd: Kirsty Edwards; 3rd: Jill Brighton.
1. Patchwork Quilt – Double/ Queen: 1st: Michelle Nash; 2nd: Beryl Watson. 2. Patchwork Quilt – Single/Cot size: 1st: Michelle Nash; 2nd: Dorothy Brobhy. 3. Small Patchwork Article: 1st: Rhonda Walton; 2nd: Rhonda Walton; 3rd: Valerie Smith. 4. Travel/Knee Rug, Crochet, 1.2 maximum: 1st: Kallista Ruiter; 2nd: Romayne Weare; 3rd: Kallister Ruiter. 5. Bedspread, crochet: 1st: Katrina Bokangas; 2nd: Rhonda Walton. 6. Teddy Bear, handmade, dressed, any medium: 1st: Valerie Smith. 9. Cushion, filled, embroided: 1st: Wendy Finlayson; 2nd: Ellen Leech; 3rd: Agnes Tait. 10. Cushion, filled, any other medium: 1st: Helen Margaret Pedley; 2nd: Ellen Leech; 3rd: Beryl Marie Watson. 11. Table Runner or Centre, embroidered, counted thread: 1st: Valerie Smith. 12. Traced Embroidery – any article: 1st: Jennifer Quigley; 2nd: E. Truccolo; 3rd: E. Truccolo. 13. Picture, framed, any medium: 1st: Valerie Smith. 14. Hand-Embroidered Article – Cross Stitch: 1st: Pam Garner; 2nd: Beryl Marie Watson. 15. Tapestry, framed: Wendy Finlayson.
1st:
A: Macrame - Any Article: 1st: Alexis Valiente; 2nd: Alexis Valiente. 16. Wall Hanging, Hand Made: 1st: Helen Margaret Pedley; 2nd: Helen Margaret Pedly; 3rd: Wendy Finlayson. A. Wall Hanging, Machine Made: 1st: Michelle Nash.
19. Pin cushion, any medium: 1st: Jean Rosendahl; 2nd: Marina Murillo. 20. Table Runner or Centre, crochet: 1st: Janice Finais. 21. Any item not on schedule, crochet: 1st: Marina Murillo; 2nd: Kallista Ruiter; 3rd: Kallista Ruiter. 25. Any item not on schedule, knitted: 1st: Kallista Ruiter; 2nd: Kallista Ruiter. 26. Applique, any entry: 1st: Jeanette Bucklan. 27. Toy, handmade, knitted: 1st: Elizabeth Hole. 28. Toy, handmade, crochet: 1st: Margaret Xiberras. 29. Toy, machine made, any material: 1st: Valerie Smith. 30. Best Thrift Article approx. 70% recycled / 30% new: 1st: Robyn Newham. 31. Soft Craft, needle and thread (no glue), any item not on schedule: 1st: Marina Murillo; 2nd: Marina Murillo; 3rd: Wendy Finlayson. 32. Soft Craft – Machine: 1st: Kirsty Edwards. 34. Beading, any item: 1st: IlseMarie Matheson; 2nd: Elizabeth Hole; 3rd: Elizabeth Hole. 35. Tea Cosy, any medium: 1st: Valerie Smith; 2nd: Val Bradley; 3rd: Val Bradley. 36. Coat Hanger, any medium: 1st: Rhonda Walton; 2nd: Valerie Smith; 3rd: Rhonda Walton. 37. Wearable Art, knitted, crochet: 1st: Charlayla Palmer; 2nd: Charlayla Palmer; 3rd: Katrina Isokangas. 38. Wearable Art, any entry: no plant or animal materials: 1st: Elizabeth Hole.
39. Wool Felting, any entry: 1st: Laurice Collins.
40. Card making, open: 1st: Diana Russell; 2nd: Diana Russell; 3rd: Marina Murillo. 41. Any Item made by a person with a disability, open: 1st: Elizabeth Hole. 43. Crochet, any article: 1st: Val Bradley; 2nd: Beryl Marie Watson. A. Rug – Crochet: 1st: Pauline Camilleri; 2nd: Katrina Bokangas; 3rd: Margaret Xiberras. 44. Crochet Cotton, any article: 1st: Elizabeth Hole; 2nd: Elizabeth Hole; 3rd: Debra Harle. 45. Knitting, any article: 1st: Helen Margaret Pedley; 2nd: Helen Margaret Pedley; 3rd: Margaret Xiberras. 46. Embroidery, any article: 1st: Bette Francis Bell; 2nd: Jennifer Quigley; 3rd: Bette Francis Bell. 48. Any other craft: 1st: Beryl Marie Watson; 2nd: Beryl Marie Watson; 3rd: Val Bradley. A. Machine Made Bags: 1st: Diana Russell; 2nd: Diana Russell; 3rd: Jill Brighton. 49. Article made by a person over 80 years. Best Entry, any medium: 1st: Dorothy Brophy. 50. Article made by a High School student. Best Entry, any medium: 1st: Charlayla Palmer; 2nd: Charlayla Palmer; 3rd: Charlayla Palmer. 51. Article made by a Primary School student. Best entry, any medium: 1st: Alicia McGowan; 2nd: Alicia Gowan. Best Exhibit – Classes 1 to 49: Ilse-Marie Matheson. Best Exhibit – Hand Embroidery: Pam Garner. Best Exhibit – Hand Crochet: Helen Margaret Pedley. Best Exhibit – Hand Knitting: Helen Margaret Pedley.
Section: 4: Legos Class
1. Prep to Year 2: 1st: Kace Hugson; 2nd: Zander Colvin; 3rd: Jaxon Lizzo. 2. Year 3 to Year 4: 1st: Ella East; 2nd: Seth DiPrima; 3rd: Mason Smith. 3. Year 5 to Year 6: 1st: Marty Johnstone; 2nd: Marty Johnstone; 3rd: Liam Quabba. 4. High School: 1st: Catherine Oats; 2nd: Lily Pitoizet. 5. Champion Johnston
Lego:
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a. Portrait: 1st: Charlayla Palmer; 2nd: Charlayla Palmer. b. Landscape and / or Buildings: 1st: Blair Hodgson; 2nd: Angelika Anderson; 3rd: Layla Morton. c. Pets and Animals: 1st: Layla Morton; 2nd: Charlayla Palmer; 3rd: Charlayla Palmer. d. Open: 1st: Jia Morton; 2nd: Charlayla Palmer; 3rd: Charlayla Palmer Champion Exhibit: Katrina Gant Best Black & White Photo: Teresa Long
Section 5: Photography
Best Colour Photo: Katrina Gant
Class
1. Beginners a. Portrait: 1st: Tracey Stevenson; 2nd: Jane Dunk; 3rd: Linda Sattler. b. Landscape and / or Buildings: 1st: Katrina Gant; 2nd: Tracey Stevenson; 3rd: Grace Tschui. c. Pets and Animals: 1st: Katrina Gant; 2nd: Katrina Gant; 3rd: Layla Morton. d. Any Other Snapshot: 1st: Katrina Gant; 2nd: Katrina Gant; 3rd: Charlotte Sharpe. 2. Intermediate a. Portrait: 1st: Gisele Topper; 2nd: Linda Sattler; 3rd: Jeanette Smith. b. Landscape and / or Buildings; 1st: Giselle Topper; 2nd: Melanie Leigh; 3rd: Melanie Leigh. c. Animals; 1st: Geoffrey Stapley; 2nd: Linda Sattler; 3rd: Sharlene Morton. d. Any Snap Shot: 1st: Wayne Chadwick; 2nd: Geoffrey Stapley; 3rd: Wayne Chadwick. 3. Professional Professional
4. Children – Under 16 years and over 12 years
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a. Portait: 1st: Teresa Long; 2nd: Teresa Long. b. Landscape and / or Building: 1st: Teresa Long; 2nd: Teresa Long.
Section 6: Works of Art Class
1. Landscape or Seascape. Open, any medium: 1st: Katrina Kersh; 2nd: Steve Kirkwood. 2. Landscape or Seascape. Local, any medium: 1st: Christine Jenkins; 2nd: Ross W. Rapsey. 3. Still Life. Open, any medium: 1st: Elizabeth Hide. 4. Abstract. Open, any medium: 1st: Garry Willmott; 2nd: Steve Kirkwood. 5. Portrait or Subject Painting of no less than 2 figures. Open, any medium: 1st: Jenny Arcidiacono; 2nd: Garry Willmott. 6. Portrait or Subject Painting of one figure: 1st: Steven Haydock; 2nd: Garry Willmott. 7. 3-Dimensional Pieces of Sculpture. Open, any medium: 1st: Christine Jenkins. 8. Pottery, General. Open: 1st: Elizabeth Hole. 9. Carvings, Plaster, Wood, etc.: 1st: Elizabeth Hole; 2nd: Elizabeth Hole. 10. Work on a Religious Theme. Open. Any Medium: 1st: Steve Kirkwood.
14. Article Made From Wood. Local: 1st: Bill Booker; 2nd: Bill Booker. 15. Article Made from Metal. Local: 1st: Elizabeth Hole 18. Traditional Aboriginal Art: 1st: Mahala Peach 20. Folk Art. Beginners: 1st: Elizabeth Hole; 2nd: Elizabeth Hole. 22. Decoupage. Elizabeth Hole.
Open:
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23. Lead Lighting. Open: 1st: Elizabeth Hole. 24. Mosaic: 1st: Elizabeth Hole. 26. Zen Art: 1st: Steve Kirkwood. 28. Any other Work of Art not previously specified: 1st: Sandy Davis; 2nd: Elizabeth Hole. 32. Kindergarten or Preschool. Any Painting or Drawing. Any medium: 1st: Rylee Mason; 2nd: Lucas Greenwood; 3rd: Hannah McGowan. 33. Grades 1 and 2. Any Painting or Drawing: 1st: Jasmine Jones; 2nd: Jasmine Jones; 3rd: Gemma Flegler. 34. Grades 3 and 4. Any Painting or Drawing: 1st: Charlotte Greenwood; 2nd: Emily Quabba; 3rd: Alicia McGowan. 35. Grades 5 and 6. Any Painting or Drawing: 1st: Ruby Lewicki; 2nd: Marty Johnstone: 3rd Riley Lindsay. 36. Grades 7 and 8. Any Painting or Drawing: 1st: Myah Sorbello; 2nd: Myah Sorbello. 39. Any work of art (not before mentioned) made by a local High School or Primary School Student: 1st: Charlotte Greenwood. 40. Any article of wood made by a local High School or Primary School Student: 1st: Alicia McGowan; 2nd: Hannah McGowan. 41. Any article of steel by a local High School or Primary School Student: 1st: Andrew Oats.
c. Animals: 1st: Teresa Long; 2nd: Teresa Long.
12. Pencil Sketching. Local: 1st: Mark Adams; 2nd: Wayne John Morris.
d. Any Snap Shot: 1st: Teresa Long
More results to follow next week
42. Diamond Art: 1st: Rhiannon Lizzio; 2nd: Vick Munn.
Four new Police Officers hit the beat in Innisfail MARIA GIRGENTI
FRESH from the North Queensland Police Academy in Townsville, four firstyear constables were recently posted to Innisfail Police Station, with two locals starting general duties. Eliza Dodd, Charlotte Pearce, Freddy Hartigan, and Jacob Howard, are the new faces who were part of a group of 64 recruits from the Townsville Academy, aged between 19 and 38, from a broad range of professional and multicultural backgrounds, who have taken up placements at stations in the Far North Police District. During their six months of intense training at QPS Academy in Townsville and Brisbane, recruits covered driver training, firearms, physical capabilities, arrests, drink driving, tasers, traffic crashes, computer skills, resilience day, as well as legislation, law, and paperwork. The first-year Constables have been placed with experienced Field Training Officers, Constable Lloyd Badger, Erin McCullum, and Jasdeep Atwal, and Senior Constables, Michael Blair, Stephanie Lavery, who will mentor them in community policing. This will involve day and night shifts,
rotations, and spending time working in specialist sections, such as the Child Protection Investigation Unit, the Criminal Investigation Branch (CIB), and scenes of crime and prosecutions.
Constable Dodd, who hails from Victoria, joined the Army straight after finishing school, and was posted to Townsville where she worked as a Cook for five years before being accepted into the Queensland Police Service.
His father was a Police Officer, so he grew up in the policing culture, which played a part in his decision to join the Police Service. Hartigan, who is from Wellington, New Zealand, has lived in Australia for two years, and he worked in Brisbane in security before joining the Police Service.
For those considering going into the Police Service, the four new Constables advised, 'give it a go, be patient.” They believe that common sense, diligence, integrity, compassion, empathy, resilience, as well as excellent communication and social skills, are important qualities to be a good Police Officer.
Her brother and sister are both in the Police Service in Australia, as well as number of relatives. Constable Pearce, who is originally from Brisbane, completed university studies in Psychology and Justice. She was also a learn to swim Instructor for five years and worked as a Child Safety Officer for a few months before entering the Queensland Police Service. "My cousin is with the New Zealand Police, and from an early age I always wanted to join the Police Service,” said Constable Pearce. Jacob Howard, who is originally from Albury-Wodonga, and then Canberra, worked in the tourism industry in Australia, New Zealand, Canada running paintball centres and as a tour guide before entering the Police Service.
First Year Constables, Eliza Dodd, Charlotte Pearce, Freddy Hartigan, and Jacob Howard are the new fresh faces at Innisfail Police station who recently commenced general duties.
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Promote your job opportunites at careers day 2021 THE Cassowary Coast Careers Day is back in 2021 with a huge call for employers in the sectors of primary industries, business, and tourism, to be involved. Over 300 students are set to attend Careers Day, which will be held at Innisfail State College on August 12 and will host Tully State High School and Babinda State High School. Cassowary Coast Regional Council Mayor, Mark Nolan, advised that the aim of Careers Day is to identify current and emerging jobs within local businesses
and ensure there is a supply of local skilled people to meet that demand. “Many students are interested in staying in the local community. However, they are not sure of the opportunities available to them.” “The Careers Day creates a platform for local businesses to get in front of upcoming job seekers and build relationships that may lead to future work experience and careers,” Mayor Nolan said. Manager of Canegrowers Innisfail,
CARDWELL MEALS ON WHEELS AUGUST ROSTER Monday, August 2 Eric Wagemaker and Marina Hoare
Wednesday, August 4 Colleen and Rod Tennent
Friday, August 6 Tim Peckover and Marita Lazic
Monday, August 9 John Newsome and Michele Batho
Wednesday, August 11 Ian and Jennifer McCallan
Friday, August 13 Debbie Clancy and Stan Skeates
Monday, August 16
Lee and Don Porter
Wednesday, August 18 Ros Oellermann and Fran Brady
Friday, August 20 Lisa Cartwright and Carol Palmer
Monday, August 23 Marina Hoare and Caroline Dyer
Wednesday, August 25 Sue Hart and Gail Hutchins
Friday, August 27 Lisa Cartwright and Julia Logan
Monday, August 30 Maria and Brian Wishart
TULLY MEALS ON WHEELS ROSTER FOR AUGUST 2021 Monday, August 2 Chrissy Argyros, Carol Carstensen, Marilyn Weigand, Terry Ryan, Bruno Barra, Ken Blair, and Judy Hood.
Wednesday, August 4 Jan Pease, Marilyn Weigand, Carol Carstensen, Dina and Lou Campagnolo, and Lyn and Neil Reardon.
Friday, August 6 Marilyn Weigand, Carol Carstensen, Anita Stapley, Kate Henry, Pam Cridland, Gordan Williams, and Avis Ray.
Monday, August 9 Chrissy Argyros, Carol Carstensen, Marilyn Weigand, Veronica Lizzio, Francis Lizzio, and Chris and Peter Mclean.
Wednesday, August 11 Jan Pease, Carol Carstensen, Marilyn Weigand, Jill Mackay, Debbie Pennisi, Renata Viero, and Lee Gray.
Friday, August 13 Carol Carstensen, Marilyn Weigand, Sue Robson, Marilyn Weigand, Melissa Hall, Renata Viero, and Lee Gray.
Mary McDonald, Karen Edwards, Roy Favier, and Sam Pappalardo.
Wednesday, August 18 Jan Pease, Carol Marilyn Weigand,
Carstensen,
Janette Evans, and Josie Pease.
Friday, August 20 Marilyn Weigand, Carol Carstensen, Trish Lardi, Mary Bacic, Linda Mackay, Marilyn Weigand, and Melissa Hall.
Monday, August 23 Chrissy Argyros, Carol Carstensen, Marilyn Weigand, Lisa LaSpina, Margaret Schafer, Sue Robson, and Carol Carstensen.
Wednesday, August 25 Jan Pease, Carol Marilyn Weigand,
Carstensen,
Anne Pacey, Loraine Cargnello, Joan Mercer, and Bob Wellington.
Friday, August 27 Marilyn Weigand, Carol Carstensen, Anita Stapley, Leslee Marker, Julie Jordan, Leonie Barra, and Donuta Mullaly.
Monday, August 30
Monday, August 16
Marilyn Weigand, Carol Carstensen, Chrissy Argyros,
Marilyn Weigand, Carol Carstensen, Chrissy Argyros,
Mary McDonald, Karen Edwards, Roy Favier, and Sam Pappalardo.
Sandra Henrich, stated that the Cassowary Coast Careers Expo is a wonderful opportunity for our organisation to showcase the diversity of jobs in agriculture. “Within the agriculture industry, we often receive feedback from youths, who, when they think of jobs in agriculture, most often think of on-farm positions.” “The Careers Expo enables our organisation to educate youths and showcase positions to which they may not have been exposed,” advised Sandra Henrich. “Last year, Canegrowers were able to showcase these positions, including those of Agricultural Extension Officer, management-level positions, IT&T, Communications and Education, to name a few.” “Considering agriculture is a key contributor to our local culture and economy, it is great to have the opportunity to highlight the possibilities
of working locally in this field,” she said. For more information on how to become involved in the Cassowary Coast Careers Day 2021, please contact the Cassowary Coast Regional Council on 1300 763 903 or via email enquiries@ccrc.qld.gov.au.
INGHAM MEALS ON WHEELS ROSTER AUGUST 2021 MONDAY 2 Kitchen: R. Marshall, J. Hutcheson, B. Carne, D. Sargent, and R. Phillips. Driver / Delivery: R1 - J. Stokes, R2 - M. Bandiera and V. Cutting, R3 KEITA, R4 – L. La Spina and J. Colson, and R5 - D Hatfield.
WEDNESDAY 4 Kitchen: R. Marshall, J. Hutcheson, B. Carne, and V. Hebbard. Driver / Delivery: R2 – P. Robino and R. Radel, R3 – I. and D. Purdon, and R4 – NQIB.
FRIDAY 6 Kitchen: R. Marshall, J. Hutcheson, B. Carne, and T. Furlan. Driver / Delivery: R2 – M. Wardle and S. Knight, R3 – A. Lynch and M. Moore, R4 – P. Robino and R. Radel, R10 – Wanda.
MONDAY 9 Kitchen: R. Marshall, J. Hutcheson, B. Carne, D. Sargent, and R. Phillips. Driver / Delivery: R1 - J. Henderson, R2 – S. and E. Lentil, R3 - Unfilled, R4 – P. Robino and R. Radel, R5 - D. Hatfield.
WEDNESDAY 11 Kitchen: R. Marshall, J. Hutcheson, B. Carne, M. Girgenti, and J. Stokes. Driver / Delivery: R2 – L. Sartor and S. Celotto, R3 - ROTARY, R4 – C. McLeod and R. Radel.
FRIDAY 13 Kitchen: R. Marshall, J. Hutcheson, B. Carne, and T. Furlan. Driver / Delivery: R2 – P. Robino and R. Radel, R3 – F. and J. Boon, R4 – J. Armstrong and Y. Oakes, R10 – Wanda
MONDAY 16 Kitchen: R. Marshall, J. Hutcheson, B. Carne, D. Sargent, and R. Phillips. Driver / Delivery: R1 – R. and S. VanKerkerwyk, R2 – S. and E. Lenti,
R3 – A. Lynch and M. Moore, R4 –S. Rutherford and J. Hardwick, R5 – D. Hatfield.
WEDNESDAY 18 Kitchen: R. Marshall, J. Hutcheson, B. Carne, L. Castles, and S. Kemp. Driver / Delivery: R2 – L. Castles and R. Guazzo, R3 – E. Huddy and R. Swarbrick, R4 – T. Contarino and J. Schifilliti.
FRIDAY 20 Kitchen: R. Marshall, J. Hutcheson, B. Carne, and T. Furlan. Driver / Delivery: R2 – L. Sartor and C. Bain, R3 – D. Girgenti and Z. Kanakas, R4 - HSC, R10 – Wanda.
MONDAY 23 Kitchen: R. Marshall, J. Hutcheson, B. Carne, D. Sargent, and R. Phillips. Driver / Delivery: R1 – J. and P. McGregor, R2 – D. and M. Bandiera, R3 – B. Molachino and A. Kemp, R4 – G. and G. Cockrell, R5 – D. Hatfield.
WEDNESDAY 25 Kitchen: R. Marshall, J. Hutcheson, B. Carne, S. Kemp. Driver / Delivery: R2 - NQIB, R3 ROTARY, R4 – C. McLeod and R. Radel.
FRIDAY 27 Kitchen: R. Marshall, J. Hutcheson, B. Carne, and T. Furlan. Driver / Delivery: R2 – M. Wardel and S. Knight, R3 – C. Carey, R4.- J. Armstrong and Y. Oakes, R10 – Wanda.
MONDAY 30 Kitchen: R. Marshall, J. Hutcheson, B. Carne, D. Sargent, R. Phillips, and B. Craissell. Driver / Delivery: R1 – R. Leach, R2 – E. and R. Davis, R3 – P. Robino and R. Radel, R4 - D. Marbelli and K. Milton, R5 – D. Hatfield.
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Mundoo State School ‘Get Set’ for Prep sessions MUNDOO State School’s Get Set for Prep days offer an opportunity for children to explore the Prep classroom. Children will make friends and be guided by the school’s caring, dedicated staff as they explore fun-filled activities.
Mundoo State School is the perfect place for children to begin their educational journey; a place where they can play, learn, and grow. On offer is a safe and nurturing environment, with rich learning
experiences, within a vibrant, lively classroom. Each child’s day will be filled with fun, as they engage in an enriching curriculum guided by the school’s passionate teaching team. Get Set for Prep sessions will be held from 9.00am - 11.00am in Term 3, on Wednesday, August 4, Wednesday, August 18, Thursday, August 26, and Tuesday, August 31.
Good Counsel College on Show puts educational facility in the spotlight MARIA GIRGENTI GOOD Counsel College on Show recently opened its doors to the public where visitors were welcomed and given an insight into what the College has to offer as a top educational facility. The purpose of the day was to give community members an opportunity to experience some of the facilities at the College, meet students, and witness some of the amazing 21st century learning, which occurs daily. Principal, Cathy Barrett, commented that Catholic schools can be little mysterious to some people if they have
never been in one. “So, today is designed to help bust some of the myths that may surround us. Catholicism is one of the Christian religions, which follow the teachings of Jesus Christ.” “This means all our teaching, learning, and well-being policies here are created through the lens of those values of justice, love, compassion, and hope.” “Every person is treated with dignity, we care deeply about the poor and marginalised in society, and we take care of the environment.” Activities included the Lion Dance
outside the library, Tai Chi, and Chinese Harp, as well as musical performances by Leanne Nguyen, Ashleigh Binello, and Simeon Edwards in Mary’s Place. There were interactive activities and displays, including calligraphy demonstrations, character writing, language studies, Maths’ pathways, and soccer and rugby league clinics on the ovals, whilst hospitality students, who are studying the Certificate II in Hospitality, ran a coffee shop and sold barista coffee, smoothies, and beverages. The day also included a First Nations Connections RAP Icon workshop. Student leaders took visitors on a tour of some of the excellent and diverse College facilities, which include the Industrial Trade Centre, Diverse Learning Centre, library, technology,
Principal, Cathy Barrett, and IT teacher, Dianne Peterson, with Good Counsel students at the robotic demonstrations.
Leanne Nguyen was one of the musical performers in Mary’s Place.
Friday, July 30, 2021 During Term 4, they will be held on Thursday, October 21, Tuesday, November 9, Wednesday, November 17, and Thursday, November 25. Parents and carers are asked to bring a hat and morning tea for their children. For further information on Get Set for Prep, or enrolments for 2022, please contact the school on 4064 2250, or via email: principal@mundooss.eq.edu.au. and science classrooms. They could join in a class to see physics experiments, digital technology including drones and robotics demonstrations, the Learning Support Centre, CHC (multipurpose court) and the gym, which focused on Health and Fitness where visitors could practice CPR. The P&F Association ran a steak and sausage sizzle for a gold coin donation, with all proceeds going to Project Compassion, while the leadership team and other staff were on hand to answer any questions. A raffle was run on the day with two account remission vouchers valued at $500 as prizes to be used in Term 1 of 2022. The lucky winners were current GCC student, Sophie Laksa, and prospective student, Ashton Cini, both of whom can use these vouchers as a discount off first term fees or uniform costs. Special thanks were extended to all the staff and students who generously gave their time to assist.
Staff and students took part in the Chinese lion dance.
Principal, Cathy Barrett, with prospective Principal, Cathy Barrett, with GCC student, student, Ashton Cini, who won the second $500 Sophie Laksa, who won one of the $500 remission voucher. remission vouchers.
Friday, July 30, 2021
CRIME WRAP Break and enter charge, Mission Beach TULLY detectives have charged a 46-year-old Gordonvale man following a public assistance appeal and investigations into the break and enter of the Mission Beach Tavern on July 5. Between 3am and 5am, the man allegedly forced entry into the Porter Promenade business and caused extensive damage to an ATM, cigarette machine and office space. It will be further alleged he stole cash from the establishment before fleeing the scene. Around 10:45am on Friday (July 23), police located and arrested the man at a Reese Close address in Edmonton. He was later charged with one count of entering a premise and committing an indictable offence by break.
POLICE The man’s bail was opposed and appeared before the Cairns Magistrates Court on Friday (July 23) and is due to reappear on July 27.
Stolen vehicle and break in charges, Innisfail TULLY detectives have charged an 18-year-old man following investigations into the theft of a motor vehicle in Innisfail. Around 11pm on Monday, July 26, police will allege the man was involved in the theft of a handbag and car keys from an Edith Street business where a blue Toyota sedan was stolen. It will be further alleged around 3.30am yesterday (July 27), he was involved in the break in of another Edith Street business where multiple items were stolen. Around 4.40pm yesterday (July 27), detectives have located and arrested the man on McGowan Drive. The man was charged with two counts of fraud and one count each of unlawful use of a motor vehicle, entering a premise and committing an indictable offence by break, entering a premise and committing an indictable offence and wilful damage. He is scheduled to appear before Innisfail Magistrate
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Court today (July 28). 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.
High-range drink drive, Innisfail INNISFAIL Police last night charged a 38-year-old Aurukun man with high range drink driving and driving with a disqualified licence. At 11.45pm last night, police will allege the man was driving a green Mitsubishi sedan along Glady Street when he was intercepted by officers. The man was subjected to a road side breath test to which he returned a positive result. The Aurukun man was transported to Innisfail Police Station where he returned a reading of 0.207 per cent BAC. Further checks on the man revealed that he was currently subject to a drivers licence disqualification. He was charged with one count each of high-range drink driving and driving without a driver’s licence. He is scheduled to appear at Innisfail Magistrates Court on August 9.
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Innisfail Probus Club elects new committee at AGM MARIA GIRGENTI INNISFAIL Probus Club recently held their AGM at the Russ Hinze Hall, Innisfail Showgrounds, and elected the new Committee for 2021 - 2022. Jim Brown was elected the President and the Committee also includes Jill Sorensen (Vice President), Marianne Pearce (Secretary), and Joyce Said (Treasurer). Other officials elected include Carolyn Broom (Welfare), Catherine Caltabiano (Birthdays/ Anniversaries), Col Ritchie (Publicity/Guest Speaker Organiser), Maria Pozzebon, Josie Vecchio and Vittoria Sceresini (Attendance), Lance Pearce (Historian/ Photos), Francis Lagana and Judi Rees (Dine Outs/ Trips), Frank Agli (Newsletter Editor) and Alan Curtis (Committee). Innisfail Probus Certificate of Appreciation was presented to Secretary, Marianne Pearce, at the Club’s AGM for being a fabulous Secretary during COVID-19 in 2020. The onset of COVID19 in March 2020, with its health regulations, restrictions, and limitations, became a new part of the Probus lifestyle. There were changes of venues, the way their
AGM was conducted, as well as many cancellations including meetings, dine outs, day trips, the Warrina games, movie matinees, and interaction with other Probus clubs. Outgoing President, Colin Ritchie, especially thanked his committee and attendance ladies for their valuable input over the past year. These were Marianne Pearce, Jim Brown, Joyce Said, Frank Agli, Carolyn Broom, Catherine Caltabiano, Lew Phillips, Alan Curtis, Lance Pearce, Josie Vecchio, Mel Barry, and June Sue Yek. He also thanked Frank Agli (newsletter editor), Lance Pearce (photos/historian), Eddie and Maureen Dimech, Shirley Nayler, Jean McMillan, Judy Edwards, Wendy Sheils, Sheryl Scott, Clare and Lee (caterers), Innisfail Show Society President, Lou Zahra, and Secretary, Maddalena De Brincat, Geoff Duffield, Fay Stephens, Federal Member Bob Katter’s office, and all volunteer members. During the past year, Joyce Said was nominated and endorsed as a Life Member. Bev Snow, Maria Pozzebon, Mary Emmi, Elaine Harrison, Rhonda Thomas, and Margaret Johnston were welcomed into the club, which currently has 96 members.
Innisfail Probus Club’s new Committee for 2021 – 2022, after they were elected at the AGM.
Sadly, the club lost current member, Duncan Paterson. Helene Laws, Josie Toogood, Frances Lagana, Errol Wing, Betty Westbury, and John and Del Beare received their 20-year pins. The past year’s highlighted included a trip to Cobbold Gorge and four dinners out at Paronella Park / Mena Creek Hotel, Christmas lunch at the Brothers Leagues Club, the 36th birthday at Russ Hinze Hall, and lunch at Goondi Hotel. There have been five guest speakers, with three of those being members, Geoff Duffield, Alan Curtis, and Col Ritchie, together with Mark Evans and Andrew Portelli. After 20 years as the club’s auditor, Herb Layt has retired, and he will be acknowledged. Probus meetings are held in the Russ Hinze Building, Innisfail Showgrounds, at 9.00am on the fourth Thursday of each month, and their highlights include the morning tea and guest speakers. Social events such as trips, dinners out, and movie matinees are regularly organised. Transport can be arranged if required. Please contact the Secretary on 0429 653 775 or via email: probusclubofinnisfail@gmail.com for further information.
Outgoing President, Col Ritchie (right) presented Secretary, Marianne Pearce, with a special Certificate of Appreciation.
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JILLIAN CABLE THE Tully and Mission Beach branches of the Lions Club have generously donated a defibrillator to the Tully Support Centre. This vital piece of life-saving equipment was officially presented to Shane Greenwood, the Manager of the TSC, by Michael Ottone, President of the Tully Lions Club, and Charles Rick, member of the Mission Beach Lions Club, on Monday, July 26, 2021. Sheila Lawler, a Mission Beach Lions Club member, who is also on the Local Ambulance Committee, was instrumental in creating the connection with the Tully Support Centre, who had been looking for a partner to purchase the defibrillator for some time. When Shane requested that the Lions Club consider a partnership, Sheila championed the purchase. As a result, the Tully and the Mission Beach branches of the Lions Club combined to share the full $3,500 cost of this crucial equipment and donate it to the Tully Support Centre.
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The defibrillator will be mounted on the wall outside the entrance of the TSC and directly in sight of the Centre’s CCTV and Security System, and thus be accessible 24/7 to anyone needing to use it to save another person whose heart has stopped beating. “On behalf of the Tully Support Centre, I wish to express our grateful thanks to the Tully and Mission Beach Lions Clubs for their generous and life-saving donation,” said Shane Greenwood. “Ten thousand people per annum visit the TSC. We are also next to the kindergarten and close to the Courthouse, and we have considerable foot traffic pass our Centre. Whilst one hopes to never have to use this equipment, it is reassuring to know that it is here if needed and may benefit not just the TSC but also our neighbours and passers-by,” he advised. “The TSC is extremely grateful, and I also sincerely thank the Tully and Mission Beach Lions Club on behalf of the community at large.”
(L to R) Michael Ottone, President of the Tully Lions Club; Shane Greenwood, Manager of the Tully Support Centre (holding the Defibrillator); and Charles Rick, member of the Mission Beach Lions Club.
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Weekly Sugar Market Overview Indicative ICE 11 Prices Season AUD/MT*
Weekly Change
2021
$544.06
+3.11%
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$489.78
+2.11%
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* The ICE 11 contract is the world benchmark contract for raw sugar trading. These figures are indicative of available ICE 11 raw sugar prices as at the week ending 26 July 2021 and reflect the weighted average Australian Dollar/tonne price. The prices have been adjusted to include Over-the-Counter margin fees charged by banking institutions and so may differ from daily prices quoted by the ICE 11 Exchange or other marketers of Growers' Economic Interest in Sugar. Values also do not account for any adjustments resulting from local Grower-Miller pricing arrangements.
Raw Sugar prices •R aw sugar prices were extremely volatile last week, with the October 2021 ICE 11 contract falling to 17.05 USc/lb early in the week after global markets experienced a massive 'risk-off' day fuelled by rapidly rising infections of the COVID-19 Delta strain. The sugar price then hiked back up to finish the week near 18.28 USc/lb off the back of potential frost damage in Brazil and an Asian-based trade house reducing their estimate for the Brazil cane crop to 510 million tonnes.
• Recent destructive flooding throughout Germany, Belgium and the Netherlands has the potential to severely damage local sugar beet crops. The full extent of the damage is yet to be seen and depends on how quickly the floodwater retreats. • The World Trade Organisation (WTO) is rumoured to be releasing an announcement at the end of the month regarding the current WTO dispute concerning India’s sugar export subsidies. However, the Indian Government looks almost certain to appeal any decision against it and thereby delay action on this matter even further. • As of 20 July, sugar market speculators held a position of 198,000 lots net long, up 4000 lots week on week. Given the large rally on both Friday and Monday, speculators are likely to be holding a much larger position above 200,000 lots on a live basis. Currency • Surging COVID-19 cases around the world saw risk sentiment collapse and the Australian Dollar (AUD) fall last week from a high of 74.21 US cents on the Monday to a low of 72.90 US cents by the Wednesday. Markets are concerned that a large percentage of the new cases of the Delta variant are in developed nations with already high vaccination levels.
Record Shared Pool caps season QUEENSLAND Sugar Limited (QSL) has finalised its 2020-Season pricing results, with the industry-owned sugar marketer notching up a record weighted average Shared Pool result of +$31 per tonne. The Shared Pool captures QSL’s operating costs, premiums, other revenue, and the Loyalty Bonus where applicable, and is applied to every tonne marketed through QSL. QSL General Manager Marketing Mark Hampson said the 2020 Shared Pool return for tonnage priced on the global ICE 11 raw sugar market was a new high for the marketer, which has been marketing sugar on behalf of Queensland cane growers and sugar millers for nearly a century. Mr Hampson said the strong result reflected the high physical sales premiums available for Australian raw sugar last year, following a significant drop in production out of Thailand, one of our nation’s largest sugar competitors. “The failure of the Thai crop due to drought in early 2020 and its subsequent slow recovery saw very strong demand for sugar last year in Asia, our primary market,” Mr Hampson said. “As we’re a not-for-profit, pass-through organization, those higher net marketing returns were passed back to growers through the Shared Pool. That, and a longawaited improvement in the ICE 11 sugar price saw QSL pools and grower-pricing results increase yearon-year.” The February 2020 Guaranteed Floor Pool emerged
*Results have been rounded to the nearest whole dollar and include a weighted average Shared Pool incorporating the 2020 QSL Loyalty Bonus of $2.38/t. as QSL’s best-performing ICE 11 pool for the season, returning $493/t IPS net, while the US Quota Pool, priced on the ICE 16 and automatically allocated to all QSL growers, returned $702/t IPS net (See the table at right for our full 2020 pool results).
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• Oil prices led the charge lower last Monday, likely contributing to dragging most commodity currencies lower. Brent crude oil was down 6.7% to $US68.68/ barrel after OPEC+ arrived at a deal to gradually increase oil supplies and the surge in COVID-19 Delta cases sparked concerns for growth in emerging markets such as Asia. • Australian retail sales fell sharply by 1.8% month on month, rather than the expected 0.07% drop. This highlighted the impact of increasing lockdowns and will likely have a negative influence on economic growth.
2021-SEASON RAW SUGAR PRICES
This is a whole-of-season ICE 11 price chart for the 2021 Season, current as of 27 July 2021 and based on the current 3:2:1 pricing ratio applicable to QSL Target Price Contract growers. Source: Bloomberg to lock in 2021-Season prices above the key $500/t level,” he said. “The 2021-Season Target Price Contract passing $550/t this week, while QSL-managed pools are also off to strong start, with the 2021 Harvest Pool currently returning a weighted average of $516/t IPS net and the Actively Managed Pool not far behind it on $513/t IPS net.” While Thailand is continuing to rebuild its crop, all eyes are now on the world’s largest sugar producer, Brazil, which has had a dry start to their season, prompting crop revisions and hopes of a continuing deficit market and associated strong sugar prices. “With a decent Queensland crop in the paddock and attractive sugar prices, it’s shaping up to be a good season after a couple of tough years,” Mr Hampson said.
The highest grower-managed pricing achieved for the 2020 Season was $497/t gross actual in the Target Price Contract, with $456/t gross actual the weighted average price achieved for the season in this popular pricing option. Mr Hampson said that while physical sales premiums had tempered for the 2021 Season, strong ICE 11 prices were still translating into attractive returns for Queensland sugar producers. “QSL has seen record levels of grower-managed pricing in the past six months as our growers sought
This chart captures all QSL grower-managed pricing achieved for the 2020-2022 Seasons as of 26 July 2021. Prices are quoted at AUD/ tonnes actual gross.
Sugar Mill Crushing Statistics
Wilmar Sugar Herbert region mills Week 5 ending July 17 2021 This week
Tully Sugar Limited
South Johnstone Mill
Week 6 ending July 23 2021
Week 5 ending July 25 2021
Season to date
This week
This week
Season to date
Season to date
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190,306
657,136
Tonnes Cane crushed
103,561
498,025
Tonnes Cane crushed
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218,221
District CCS
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12.12
District CCS
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12.40
District CCS
11.54
11.15
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Crop forecast
Still to crush:
2.55M
Crop forecast
Crop forecast
2,051,975
Percentage crushed
14.5%
1.5M
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Babinda Bowls RESULTS of Social Bowls held on Thursday, July 22: Winners: Les Maxwell, Joe Vella, and Jim Azzopardi. Runners-up: Peter Zanoletti, Bill Price, and Ron Omodei. Please have your names in by 12.30pm for a start at 1.00pm, this Thursday. Beginners are most welcome. We are now taking nominations for our ‘All-day Men’s 4’s’ (sponsored by Norweld Aust.) to be held on Sunday, August 29. Congratulations to our Open Pairs’ winners, Gavin and Jim, who defeated the Mareeba and Bros/ Edmonton pairs on Saturday. They will play the South Johnstone pairs’ winners in the finals on Sunday, at Marlin Coast.
Tully bowls WEDNESDAY, July 21 Sixteen players played 18 ends of 2-4-2. Ray Downing / Keith (23) -v- Terry / Ken Cowan (19). Peter Smith / Lyn (17) -v- Steve / Joan Mercer (17). John Brown / Rita Hudson (19) -v- Mary Bacic /Cyril (15). Greg Matfin / Joanne Townsend (19) -v- John Taylor / Pam Staier (10). The winner of the afternoon were Greg and Joanne! Sunday, July 25 Twenty-four players enjoyed two games of 10 ends. Team 1: John Taylor / Bev Harrop / Wally (11) -vTeam 2: Steve Szabo / John Jones / Joanne Townsend (7). Team 3: Dennis Shirlaw / Pauline Edwards /Toni Buick (7) -v- Team 4: Leno Ceccato / Adrain Woollard / Rita Hudson (10). Team 5: Mary Bacic / Gavin Buick / Bev Harrop (12)v- Team 6: Ray Downing / Rod Tennant / Howard (7). Team 7: John Brown / Lou Brunello / Val Bradley(8) -v- Team 8: Robyn Brunello / Jeff Southern / Pam Goodwin (9). After Smoko Team 1 (13) -v -Team 8 (13). Team 2 (7) -v- Team 7 (9). Team 3 (7) -v- Team 6 (13). Team 4 ( ) -v- Team 5 ( ). The winning team was Leno / Adrain / Rita! In Club Championships mixed pairs, John Brown / Judy Hood (30) defeated Lou and Robyn Brunello (20). Mary Bacic / Bev Achilles / Joanne Townsend / Val Zamora played in the TFNQLBA Championship 4s Final on Tuesday. Unfortunately, we lost! Congratulations to Tully Bowls Club for winning a prize for our Petunias at the Tully Show. Thanks to our gardeners, Ron French and John Taylor. The winnings will be shared amongst members! Please call in at the Club or phone us on 40681230 if you are interested in joining us for a game of Bowls in this beautiful weather! Cheers!
Ingham Bowls Club 4s Carnival THE Ingham Bowls Club are holding their annual invitation 4s Carnival this Saturday, July 31, and Sunday, August 1. Teams from Cairns to Proserpine and further west to Hughenden will be competing in the event. The Club thanks all the following sponsors for their generous support: Forrest Beach Hotel and Wingman Beer, Hinchinbrook Shire Council, Hinchinbrook Hotel, Donadel Electrical, Chiesa Butchery, Ingham Cabs,
SPORT Johnny’s Fish Bar, Station Hotel, Liquaforce, Ingham Travel, Coscar Accountants, Cantatore Guardian Pharmacy, Wholelife Pharmacy and Health Foods, Cellarbrations, Zanotto Plumbing, Lisa Maree, Tropixx Motel, Ingham Manufacturers, and Harvey Norman. Saturday night entertainment starts at 6.30pm and is provided by The Two Lou’s and Flower. Everyone is welcome to come along and join in the fun. Admission is free.
Innisfail Men’s Bowls LAST Thursday saw thirty-one bowlers on the green enjoying an afternoon of social bowls. A huge welcome to all the out-of-town nomads who turned up for a roll. John Fossey’s team were declared the winners of the day, after a count back against Sergio Dalla Pozza’s team. Visitors are most welcome for social bowls on Thursday and Saturday, with names to be in by 1.00pm, please. The Games Director has done up the draw for the Club Triples, with some games on the board to be played by August 15. Also on the notice board is the draw for the Mixed Pairs. This Sunday sees the return of the self-selected Mixed Lightning Triples. Players can nominate as a team, or as an individual to be placed in a team, with visitors most welcome. Names need to be in by 8:30am, please.
Innisfail Ladies’ Bowls SIXTEEN ladies turned up on Wednesday, which enabled two more rounds of club competitions to be completed. Maisie Smith and Eileen Hamann battled it out in the second semi-final of the Open Championship Singles. Despite struggling with the heat, Smith played some amazing bowls and defeated Hamann 26 - 17. Smith will now play Lyn Stevenson in the final next week. In a round of the Club Triples, Lyn Stevenson, Helen Paterson, and Ann Rule [20] defeated Pam Anderson, Sue Morrison, and Catharina Cook [6]. A very satisfying social game was enjoyed by seven of the ladies. Jenny Woodley, Dian Catelan, Jan Dunn, and Diane Wheeler [21] defeated Bev Anderson, Vera Rowe, and Joan Atkinson [10]. The AGM of the Ladies’ Club will be held on Wednesday, August 11, at the Innisfail Bowls Club, starting at 11.00am. Nominations for all positions will be made next Wednesday, August 4.
Ingham Ladies’ Bowls ONLY one game of competition was played on Wednesday, which was Consistency and Jan Casanovas defeated M. Spano, 151/89. In the social play: B. Eddleston, G. Cockrell, and S. Ryan narrowly defeated C. Wickens, K. Rotondo, and L. Melvin,14/12. R. Doherty, N. Evans, and P. Miguel out played M. Moore, A. Rutherford, and L. Dibella, 21/11. The competition next week will be the Championship Triples final, with E. Piotto, L. Di Bella, G. Cockrell -vS. Ryan, J. Craven, K. Rotondo. Please have your names in for social play by 12.30pm for a 1.30pm start.
Silkwood Bowls Club SUNDAY, July 25 Kind weather allowed us to execute two functions at the bowls club this Sunday and welcome fifty-four bowlers. They were Social Bowls, with our beloved holiday friends and the TFNQ Mixed Pennants’ SemiFinals in the morning, and the most important Final in the afternoon.
Friday, July 30, 2021 Social Bowls Graeme Wallace, Lee Mayell, and Rob Nowell defeated Terry Corcoron, Alan Hudson, and Cyril Large, 23/18. Dennis Donovan, Eddie Rick, and Tony Cates defeated Daniel Gauci, Jean Matfin, and Delmo Tarditi, 26/17. Ron Giveen, Barry Green, and Tim Wallis defeated Greg Matfin, Judy Barrett, and Ann Hollingsworth, 21/12. “Dutchy” and Rob Prector defeated Rex Whitiker and Shirley Noble, 37/14. TFNQ Mixed Pennants Semi-Finals and the deciding Final in the Afternoon The semi-final between Marlin Coast, Atherton, South Johnstone, and Edmonton resulted in the elimination of Marlin Coast and Atherton. The remaining teams Edmonton and South Johnstone fiercely competed to bring home the trophy. Congratulations Edmonton for taking this year’s trophy, with a score of 24 over South Johnstone on 19. We hope you enjoyed your games as much as we enjoyed your visit to our green. Tuesday, July 27, TFNQDLBA Final 4’s Semi Final Results: Brothers Edmonton defeated Tully and Silkwood defeated Marlin Coast. The Final play off between Brothers Edmonton and Silkwood resulted in a win to Silkwood by 1 shot. Well done Silkwood and thank you to Carmel De Zen from Mareeba for making up the fourth player for Silkwood. Congratulation to our SBC players, Carmel De Zen, Lee Mayell, Jean Messina, and Denise Charman. Wednesday, July 28, Social Bowls Twenty Bowlers enjoyed a wonderful afternoon and gave their best to play top games. Denise Charman and Ann Hollingsworth drew even with Ron Giveen and Cyril Large, 19 all. Graham Stewart and Mirella Berryman defeated Delmo Tarditi and Tim Wallis, 29/13. Len Charman, Anna Della Bella, and Lee Mayell defeated Dennis Donovan, Shirley Noble, and Velia Stewart, 28/15. “Dutchy,” Kerry Donovan, and Steve Hunter defeated Graeme Wallace, Alan Hudson, and John Pannach, 21/13. 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 telephone number is 0459 211 552. If in doubt of play, please give us a call. All are welcome. Please come along and try us out! You can also follow us on Facebook.
Noorla Ladies’ Bowls WE wish to Congratulate Carla Pizzi, who participated in the Queensland State Multi- Disability Championships from July 19 – 22, 2021. You did yourself and your Club proud and you will continue to improve and renew so many friendships over these times.
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Golf News Tully Golf TULLY Golf Results, Saturday, July 24. Last Saturday saw the reinstatement of the Annual Captains’ VS President’s Challenge, sponsored by Trace Your Fitness. Jim Boston’s Captains’ team were the winners, defeating President Brian Ernst’s team. First place in the Single Stroke event, which ran in conjunction with the Challenge, was the ever reliable Les Edwards, with a score of 69 nett. Second place was taken out by an early draft pick, John Pender, with 70 nett. Third place went to Tanu Wulf with a 72 nett, and new member, Tony Gray, came in fourth on a count back with 73 nett. NTPS 2/11 Ladies’ Kim Robertson and the Men’s Tanu Wulf; 5/14 was visitor, Chris Hornsey; 7/16 Ladies’ Kim Milini and the Men’s Darryl Edwards; and 9/18 Maurie Smith. Once again thanks to Trace Your Fitness for your support. Next Saturday’s event is a Single Stableford sponsored by Tyre Plus Tully. Thursday afternoon Sporters 9-hole competition was won by the returning Phil Baron, with Morgan Smith winning the 6-hole on a count back. Rundown placings went to Roy Favier and Les Edwards. Norn Gray showed a good touch around the greens to win the least putts. NTPS 1/10 Walter Miller, 2/11 Phil Baron, 5/14 Ron Milini, 7/16 Jim Boston, and 9/18 Vesa Hyytinen.
Ingham Golf THE next Friday social will be held on August 6. There will be a putting competition Jackpot and nice nibbles will be on offer. The A-grade Pennant has been postponed due to COVID19. The date of the Ingham Men’s Open has been confirmed and it will be held on Saturday, September 25. Results Deb Giles had a great carnival at the Cardwell Vets Open two weeks ago, winning the B-Grade Ladies’ Gross on both Tuesday and Wednesday and the overall B-Grade Gross. She also won the NTP for all players on Tuesday and Wednesday and the NTP for Ladies’ B-Grade on Wednesday. Not content with this haul, Deb won the raffle. A truly purple patch! Bruna Quadrio won the C-Grade Ladies Gross on Tuesday and the overall C-Grade Gross. Kim Moore won the overall Ladies’ Nett on Tuesday. Julie Reed won the Overall Ladies’ Nett on Wednesday and the Overall Ladies Nett for the carnival. Other ladies who competed were Lee Irvine and Sue Cameron. Well done Ingham Ladies! Twenty-nine eager players turned out for Sunday’s Stableford event, Round Four of the Players Championships, (sponsored by Bricks and Penny’s), after foregoing Saturday’s golf because of the races. Mick Poggioli was the winner with 38 points and the runner-up was Mark Gusmeroli on 37 points. Lachlan Tennent and Steven Marbelli took home the run-down prizes with 37 and 36 points respectively. Sam Scuderi took NTP. This Saturday is Round Three of the Pairs’ Championships and will be a 4BBB aggregate. A Single Stableford will be held on Sunday.
SPORT the fantastic job they are doing on the course. Daryl Wall, who has been a member of the club for many years, is heading down south with his family on his next adventure. We wish all the best to Daryl and his family and look forward to catching up again on the course. PGA professional, Luke Newman, will be at the club today for members wanting a golf lesson prior to the junior coaching clinics starting at 3.30pm. Please contact Luke directly to book a lesson on 0411 760 332. The Men’s Pennants season starts on August 29. It will be a long season, with nine rounds plus finals to be determined. Please see Club Captain, Luke Peters, to put forward your availability. We will need seven to eight players in each grade to fill the spots for each match. There were great fields in the Wednesday All Sporters 9-hole competition on July 14. 1st: Ian Rule, 21pts. 2nd: Aman Singh, 19pts c/b. 3rd: Rod Ingram, 19pts. NTP: Rauno Lehtsalu. It was fantastic to see more members playing the Friday Sporters 9-hole competition on July 16, with 15 players out on the course and new member, Colin Bidgood, claiming the win. 1st: Colin Bidgood, 18pts c/b. 2nd: Daryl Wall, 18pts c/b. 3rd: Bryce Hoad, 18pts. Thanks to Chris Calleja and his new sponsorship for the 2021-2022 golf season. The Calleja Carpentry Stableford 18-hole competition was held on Saturday, July 17 1st: Chris Calleja, 40pts. 2nd: Paul Tattam, 38pts. 3rd: Mick Wilkinson, 38pts. The best of the afternoon groups was Jeff McGrath, Rob Mills, and Vaughan Smith, on 36 points. Innisfail junior golfers enjoyed the fine weather on July 18 and the winners on the day were Declan, Brennan, Harlow, Olly, and Max. Members are reminded memberships for 2021 2022 are now due for renewal and forms are available at the bar. There are some big events coming up over the next few months, so if you can lend a hand, please see a committee member. Do not forget to check out Innisfail Golf Club’s Facebook page to keep up with golf around the region. Upcoming Events Wednesday All Sporters competition, from 12.00pm, groups of 4 permitted Friday Sporters competition, from 12.00pm and 2pm, groups of 4 permitted - online bookings. Saturday’s competition is the Midway Butchers 4BBB, with 7.30am and 12.00pm tee times.
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Vandeleur & Todd Solicitors’ Matchplay Round 2 will be held on July 31, with 7.30am and 12.00pm tee times. Junior Golf will be played this Sunday from 9am. Innisfail Junior Open will be held on August 21 – 22. Vandeleur & Todd Innisfail Open will be played on September 4 – 5. FNQ Pennants Round commence on November 11. Survivor Golf Series will be held on December 4 – 5.
Chris Calleja won the Calleja Carpentry Stableford on July 17.
Colin Bidgood won the Friday Sporters competition on July 16.
Ian ‘Doonga’ Rule won the Wednesday All Sporters competition on July 14.
Innisfail Golf Club IT was great to see the weather improve and permit golfers to get on the course. Hopefully, it hangs around for the rest of autumn and spring. Please make sure you thank the grounds crew for
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Innisfail junior golf winners on July 18 were Declan, Brennan, Harlow, Olly, and Max.
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WE had a serious amount of activity on our course last week, culminating with our extremely successful Open Championship weekend. Tuesday’s Stableford competition was sponsored by Fran Lomas. The winner was Paul Marland on a triple countback to Hipas Donald, both on 37. Fran then sponsored every hole for the NTP’s. The results were: #1/10 All-In - Jeff Peel; #2/11 Men’s - Paul Marland; #3/12 All-In Paul Taylor; #4/13 All-In Graham Roberts; #5/14 Ladies’ - Julie Taylor; #6/15 Ladies’ - Lisa Godfrey; #7/16 All-In Betty Dahm. #9/18 is the Approach Shot sponsored each week by Wayne Bolton, which was won by Graham Roberts, who holed the shot! Thursday’s Sporters drew our largest field this season, playing the 1st 9 Stableford, with the following winners: 1st: Liz Marland [26]. 2nd: Greg Cottrell [22]. 3rd: Tony Calcutt on a countback with 20.
Gavin Camilleri took the least putts with 13, on a countback. NTP’s: #1 - Jamie Smith; #2 Brian Golding; #3 Jake Perkins; #4 Tony Calcutt; #7 Paul Marland. All winners thank Kurrimine Beach Holiday Park for their sponsorship. The results of our Open Championship weekend are as follows: Ladies’ Saturday 24th Nett 1st: Hipas Donald on a countback to Jan Boulton both on [63] 3rd: Caryl Lavell [70]. NTP’s Saturday: #2/11 Jan Boulton; #4/13 Kass Marshall; #5/14 Caryl Lavell; #6/15 Emma Perkins. Ladies’ Sunday 25th Nett 1st: Jo Bishop [63] 2nd: Caryl Lavell [65] 3rd: Deb Giles [66] NTP’s Sunday: #2/11 Emma Perkins; #4/13 Julie Reed; #5/14 Deb Giles; #6/15 Tracey Dickinson. Longest drive on both days was #8/17 Christine Barkle. Ladies’ 36-Hole Gross Division 1 1st: Christine Barkle [160]
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2nd: Emma Perkins [165]
Men’s 36-Hole Gross A-Grade
3rd: Samantha Duck [170]
1st: Tom Whittle [133]
36-Hole Nett Division 1
2nd: Jake Perkins [135]
1st: Caryl Lavell [135]
3rd: Shane Roughsedge [139]
2nd:Kass Marshall [144]
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3rd:Deb Giles [146]
1st: Troy Kopp [130]
Ladies’ 36-Hole Gross Division 2 1st:Jan Boulton [169]
2nd: John Cornish [132] 3rd: Kygel Spencer [135]
2nd: Vicki Hendrie [177]
Men’s 36-Hole Gross B-Grade
3rd:Fran Lomas [201]
1st: Graham Hendrie [146]
36-Hole Nett Division 2
2nd: Gavin Camilleri [150]
1st:Hipas Donald [130]
3rd: Gary Thompson [160]
2nd:Lisa Spiegler [143]
Men’s 36-Hole Nett B-Grade
3rd:Jo Bishop [144]
1st: Paul Marland [129]
Men’s Results – Saturday 24th Nett 1st:Ralph Kay [59]
2nd: Michael Morgan [141] 3rd: Lance Massina [144]
2nd:Jamie Smith [64]
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3rd:Paul Topper [64]
1st: Ralph Kay [155]
NTP’s Saturday: #2/11 Rob Radcliff; #4/13 Chris Bolton; #5/14 Paul Marland; #6/15 Ralph Kay.
2nd: Kenneth Thompson [160]
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Sunday 25th Nett 1st: Shane Roughsedge [61] 2nd: Ralph Kay [62] 3rd: John Cornish [63] NTP’s Sunday: #2/11 Kev Dalton; #4/13 Harry Spiegler; #5/14 Shane Roughsedge; #6/15 Paul Marland. Longest Driver #8/17 was Rhys Camilleri.
3rd: Lindsay Perkins [163] Men’s 36-Hole Nett C-Grade 1st: Jamie Smith [133] 2nd: Dave Wylie [134] 3rd: Robert Ratcliff [138] The Club and all our winners thank Craig and Ellen-May Teitzel of Teitzel’s Supa IGA in Tully for their outstanding support with the ongoing sponsorship they give to us. Thank you also to all the players who travelled to support us for our Open Championship.
Atherton Gun Club monthly shoot results SIXTEEN members from Silkwood Clay Target Club attended Atherton Gun Club’s monthly shoot last Sunday in perfect weather conditions. Results were as follows: Event 1 - 30 Target Point Score AA - 1st: Aaron Lemphers, 90/90; 2nd: Bryan Sanderson, 85/90. A - 1st: Andrew Casella, 88/90; 2nd: John Stella, 85/90. B - 1st: Greg Braid, 83/90; 2nd: Nick Pattinson, 82/90. C - 1st: Scott Harper, 79/90; 2nd: Peter Vit, 73/90. Event 2 - 30 Target Medley AA - 1st: Aaron Lemphers, 74/75; 2nd: Paul Crapella, 73/75; Shoot off. A - 1st: George Bugeja, 70/75; 2nd: Graham Walker, 69/75; Shoot off. B - 1st: Greg Braid, 50/50; 2nd: Nick Pattinson, 44/50. C - 1st: Scott Harper, 50/50; 2nd: Kyle Heidenreich, 45/50. Event 3 - 30 Target Handicap 1st: Paul Crapella, 39/40; 2nd: Aaron Lemphers, 38/40; 3rd: Greg Braid, 32/34; Shoot off Event 4 - 30 Target Continental AA - 1st: Aaron Lemphers, 30/30; 2nd: Bryan Sanderson, 29/30. A - 1st: Mario Raccanello, 34/34; 2nd: John Stella, 33/34; Shoot off B - 1st: Greg Braid, 27/30; 2nd: Michael Heidenreich, 26/30. C - 1st: Joe Collins, 27/30; 2nd: Scott Harper, 26/30.
Joe Collins, who will turn 94 in six weeks’ time, is going strong and still winning shoot events.
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THIS weekend, the QRL History Committee will stage the annual ‘Ross Livermore’ lecture in Brisbane. This lecture is named after the former, long-serving, Manager of Queensland Rugby League and involves a guest speaker highlighting some historical aspect of the game. This year, the guest speaker is none other than former Queensland and Australian Captain, Wally Lewis. People watching Wally present sport on TV are probably well-aware of his huge rugby league career but may not know that he made the Australian side at the tail end of an era when it was hard for Queenslandbased players to do so. It is years since Wally was first selected to play for Australia and the rugby league world was different back in 1981! It was really the last year of an era in rugby league, which started almost 20 years before, and when it was hard for Queensland-based players to make Australian sides. NSW were very dominate in interstate football in the 1960s and 1970s, largely because the Sydney competition was massive and even though we always found a new crop of players to represent Qld, many would be lured south the to play in the Sydney competition and come back the following year playing for NSW against us. This meant Qld wins were hard to come by, translating to making getting into the Australian side also hard to do. The achievements of those Queensland-based players who did make Australian sides in that era were truly remarkable and many of them were from the bush. Players like Tully’s Angelo Crema, Innisfail’s Lionel Williamson, Alan Gil from Cairns and Ayr’s Gary Wellington and Brian Fitzsimmons, all made Australian
Shane Muriata NOW that the NRL playoffs are only weeks away, it is time to take a look at the players on whom each team will pin their premiership hopes to deliver the flag for their towns and fans. For the long-suffering Parramatta Eels, well, there is one player who holds all the keys to take you mob back to the glory days, and that player is Mitch Moses. I want to add Clint ‘Queen’ Cutho to the list, but I think his influence only goes far as mine at KFC on cheap Tuesdays. Parramatta will not win the comp, but if they have even a slight chance of getting there, then Mitch will be the man. If there was a side in the NRL that everyone, including President Biden, hated, then the team from Warringah called Manly will be that side. If they are to even feature in the last games of 2021, then there is only one man to lead them, who is Tommy Turbo. After dominating Origin almost like JT did years gone by, the Tommy Gun will be shooting down teams come September. When they needed a big man to show the way, the Green Machine never looked any further than 2 Pacs Shakur’s little brother, big Papa. Being the size of a semi-trailer and running as hard as one, Josh Papali will be the bulldozer clearing the way, like George Jenkins riding a D8 in the Davison. With all the pretty boys laughing while sipping the cups of latte on Bondi Beach, you would not think of any Spice Girls Roosters to stand up and show why they could be a title threat. But like many before him, Kiwi enforcer, Jarred Wairea Hardgraves, will be the key to the chooks’ chances of holding the trophy on the last Sunday in September. He’s tough, brutal, ugly, and
sides in the mid-to-late 1960s when it was hard to do so. Through the 1970s, it was much the same. We had a few players in Australian sides, but some years we had none, like 1979, when NSW won the interstate series 3-0. Then it all started to change. In 1980 and 1981, one-off interstate matches were played based on from where players came, and Queensland won both. Plus, a new crop of talented young players started to emerge around the State. One of these talented youngsters was 20-year-old Brisbane Valley’s player, Walter J. Lewis. Wally was in the Queensland squad in 1979 and 1980, under the old residency rules, and played in the
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one-off Origin match in 1980. Then in 1981, he went one step further when selected to play for Australia, becoming the first resident Queensland player to make the Australian side in a test match since 1978! The following year, 1982, the interstate series changed forever to Origin and Queensland started to win many more game and series and gain healthy representation in Australian sides. Wally Lewis missed just two games for his beloved Queensland from 1981 to 1991 and was named Australian Captain in 1984 and held this positon until 1989. He is often remembered for his achievements later in his career with the Brisbane Broncos, but it was in 1981 that the legend of Wally Lewis really started to emerge.
The 1981 Australian side with Wally Lewis 3rd from left, second row. always hungry, which is the same observation my first school rugby league Coach, Peter Ritchie, made of me when I defected from soccer to league in 1997. If the chance arises, and the clock is down to the last play of the GF, Penrith will only look to one man, and he is the ultimate half who is Nathan Cleary. With word of a return come finals time, the Penny Panthers will make a last ditch for the title with the big forehead kid in their side, which sort of reminds me of me when I first shaved my fringe off in 1987. If Wayne Bennet’s Bunnies take the JJ Giltian Shield home, then it would have been because of one man, and he is Cody Walker. With the try scoring ability of Addo Carr and hands like a surgeon, this dude can carve up. Look for him when the Rabbits hit their strides. Last but not least, we arrive at the State that only has one League team, has been in lockdown since forever, and can boast a ghost town even better than in the Stephen King movie ‘The Stand’, the Melbourne Storms. If any team wants to beat the Thunders, then they should concentrate on smashing one person, and he is Jerome Hughes. The guy has been in career best form and, if all the story lines and scriptures go to plan, the Lightnings will be lighting up the NRL sky with another title and flag. Ladies and gentlemen let’s get readdddyyy to Rummmble. The Tully Tigers travelled to Yarrabah last weekend to take on the Seahawks, they are the Guyala, and well, it was like my favourite purchase from the sweets shop, a mixed lolly bag. The day started well for our Tigers, with the everimproving U18s Tigers being the only team to come back from over the mountain with competition points. Straight off the bat, I want to give a massive wrap to two of the starring players from Sunday, and they were Jonas Gumbleton and Ironman, Travis Ogden. Both players had an absolute field day with the Yarrabah defence as they ran riot at Jilarra. Another worthy mention is young Brodie Murray, who is another product of Jumbun, who has improved every week which each
game. His no nonsense tackles, and funny humour is always worth a laugh around the playing group. Once again, our Deceptacons brother, Thomas Busch, and Jerome Ketchell bashed everything that got in their way. Paul Ketchell lookalike, Braithan Ketchell, was once again a handful, as was mountain man, Samat Gutchen. Tully Reserve Grade could just see an opportunity slip when they let the Seahawks take the points, which now sets them up with a fight to stay in the top five for a finals spot. It was another chance for our A-grade boys as they let a halftime lead get taken away by some magic footy from the Yarry boys. This weekend sees both junior and senior league travel up to Mareeba for a feast of a Super Saturday of Rugby League on the Tablelands. Make sure you get there. There has been a lot of talk and backlash of some Australian Sporting Teams showcasing the Indigenous flags as a part of the celebrations, which does not sit comfortably with a lot of people. Sports, like anything, are what makes Australia, in my opinion, the greatest nation in the world. Rugby League gave birth to the first Indigenous National Captain when Arthur Beetson led our nation. How can we forget the night Cathy Freeman won Gold Medal at the Sydney Summer Games, it was a night for all of us to celebrate as one? If a flag being celebrated by a sporting team to honour the First Nation players who are proudly representing our country, whilst singing the anthem, makes you blush with embarrassment, then I am afraid you may be a part of the problem. We should all be proud of every Australian team, whether they are playing marbles or playing for the Socceroos, they are our team regardless of who is in the team. With the Olympics set to be hosted by Brisbane in the next decade, can we at least be ready to showcase our multicultural society, which makes us all proud to be one? I hope so, because I maybe Indigenous, part Torres Strait Islander, and even a slice of Japanese, but I am all Australian, baby.
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Tully and Innisfail teams participate in the Laurie Spina Shield MARIA GIRGENTI
Innisfail Brothers Under 11 team, who took part in the Laurie Spina Shield in Townsville.
TULLY Tigers and Innisfail Brothers Under 11 teams recently participated in the Laurie Spina Shield in Townsville, held over two days. This annual Under 11 carnival, which is run by the North Queensland Cowboys, made a welcome return after it was cancelled in 2020 due to COVID-19. The Laurie Spina Shield is named in honour of the North Queensland Cowboys Inaugural Captain. Spina played his junior rugby league in the Herbert River district. He competed in 169 NRL games for the North Sydney Bears (1983-1984), Sydney Roosters (1985-1989), Cronulla Sharks (1990), and the North Queensland Cowboys (1995). He has also been a tireless contributor to the development of junior rugby league in North Queensland. Several current and past Cowboys NRL squad members, including Michael Morgan, Jake Clifford, Mitchell Dunn, Reuben Cotter, Ray Thompson, and Kyle Feldt all played in the Laurie Spina Shield as juniors. A total of 68 teams converged on the Townsville Brothers Rugby League Football Club grounds for the premier Under 11s carnival, now in its 24th year, which is one of the largest junior rugby league carnivals in Australia. Teams came from the Torres Strait, Mount Isa, and Southeast Queensland, as well as North Queensland. This year’s carnival was played under the new Player Development Framework and, while no scores were recorded, players were encouraged to put in their best efforts on field. The carnival places an emphasis on participation, fair play, respect,
Tully Tigers Under 11 team met rugby league legend, Laurie Spina, at the carnival named after him.
Friday, July 30, 2021 sportsmanship, and enjoying ‘the greatest game of all.’ Each team participated in the Fastest Feet Relay, where all the parents, spectators, and other team members gathered around the field and cheered the runners on, which created a fantastic atmosphere. There were eight pools with eight/nine teams and each team played seven/ eight games in a round robin format. Innisfail Brothers Under 11 team displayed true sportsmanship and played outstanding football throughout the entire carnival. Noah Taylor from the Tully Tigers was named Man of the Match in two out of three games at the carnival. “Despite some late changes, due to COVID-19 and the NRL Apollo protocols, teams were still very excited to simply play rugby league against teams from all over Queensland and enjoy the NRL game between the North Queensland Cowboys and Sydney Roosters. We hope to see them all back in 2022”, said Liam Bartlett, North Queensland Cowboys’ Game Development Manager.
Tully Tigers player, Noah Taylor, was named Man of the Match in two games.
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Innisfail Leprechauns A-grade side topple the Ivanhoes MARIA GIRGENTI INNISFAIL Leprechauns A-grade side had a gritty 21 - 12 win against the Ivanhoe Knights at Callendar Park, last Saturday, in the CDRL Deadly Choices round. Leprechauns A-grade players sported their Deadly Choices jerseys and shorts for the special round. The Knights took an early 6 - 0 lead but Innisfail fought back to hold a slim two-point lead at half time. A try, one conversion, and a field goal by Aaron Jolley were the only points scored in the second half, in a tight physical tussle. Despite a spirited effort by Ivanhoes, they were unable to capitalise on opportunities and convert them into points. Innisfail try scorers were Yaza Stephen, Julian Christian, Daniel Mooka, and Johann Turner. Innisfail Leprechauns A-grade Coach, Leon Hallie, conceded it was another tough game against the second-placed Ivanhoes, however at the end of the day, they got the two points they were after. “The Knights were missing a few key players, but they really made us work hard for the win, and we made it hard for ourselves at times, by getting too excited with the footy.” “It was a tough physical contest, but I am pleased with the boys’ desire to do what was required to win.”
The Leprechauns Reserve Grade side had a dominant 28 - 0 win over the Ivanhoes. The try scorers were Jayden Epong, Tyrese Brown, Jezareel HeronJia, Tyrrell Callope, and Josiah Purcell. After holding a 22 - 12 lead at half time, the Ivanhoes proved too strong for Innisfail in the Under 18 clash and finished with a 32 - 20 win. The Leprechauns’ try scorers were Colby Aldridge (2), Callum Ah Kee, and Ethan Vick.
Kangaroos 40 defeated Atherton 24. Under 18 Ivanhoes 32 defeated Innisfail 20. Edmonton 38 defeated Southern Suburbs 6. Tully 24 defeated Yarrabah 4. Cairns Brothers 34 defeated Mareeba 8. Atherton 36 defeated Kangaroos 10. Tonight, the Innisfail Leprechauns
Open Women’s team will be up against Edmonton Storm at the Smithfield Sporting Complex in the first semi-final, kicking off at 8.00pm. After four straight home games, the Innisfail Leprechauns will travel to Alley Park, Gordonvale, tomorrow to take on the Southern Suburbs, whilst the Tully Tigers will travel up the hill to face Mareeba at Davies Park.
CDRL Round 15 fixtures: July 24 - 25 A-Grade Innisfail 21 defeated Ivanhoes 12. Southern Suburbs Edmonton 16.
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Yarrabah 50 defeated Tully 20. Cairns Brothers 58 defeated Mareeba 6. Kangaroos 36 defeated Atherton 18. Bye: Mossman-Port Douglas CDRL Ladder Round 15: Cairns Brothers 28, Innisfail 22, Mossman-Port Douglas 21, Ivanhoes 20, Yarrabah 20, Kangaroos 16, Southern Suburbs 16, Edmonton 15, Mareeba 10, Atherton 8, and Tully 4. Reserve Grade Innisfail 28 defeated Ivanhoes 0. Southern Suburbs Edmonton 26.
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Yarrabah 36 defeated Tully 14. Cairns Brothers 34 defeated Mareeba 22.
Colby Aldridge (with ball) scored two tries for Innisfail in the Under 18 game against the Ivanhoes. Photo: Maria Girgenti
Daniel Mooka (with ball) scored one try against the Ivanhoes in the A-grade game. Photo: Maria Girgenti
Ethan Vick scored a try for Innisfail in the Under 18 clash against the Ivanhoes. Photo: Maria Girgenti
Jayden Epong crashed over to score Innisfail’s first try against the Ivanhoes in the Reserve Grade game. Photo: Maria Girgenti
Innisfail’s Aaron Jolley makes a run with the ball in the A-grade game against the Ivanhoes. Photo: Maria Girgenti
It took three Ivanhoes players to tackle Innisfail Reserve Grade player, Clayton Brown. Photo: Maria Girgenti
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Chopping Loops were Runners Up in the Men’s Grand Final. Women’s Grand Final champions - Sassy Sisters.
Ruck It Straight team were crowned the Under 16 champions. MARIA GIRGENTI TULLY Touch Football Association has capped off a successful first season at their Grand Finals, where the respective age group champions were crowned. This year’s season started late in April
and finished in mid-June, which was a lot shorter than normal due to the fields at Tully Showgrounds being upgraded. There were six Under 12 mixed teams, four Ladies’ teams, five Under 16 mixed teams, and six Men’s teams.
Under 12 Runners Up - Hot Wheels team. The winners were as follows:
Ladies’ Winners: Sassy Sisters
Under 12 Winners: Hot Chilli Peppers
Ladies’ Runners Up: Moaning Myrtles
Under 12 Runners Up: Hot Wheels
Men's Winners: Gold Rummers
Under 16 Winners: Ruck it Straight
Men's Runners Up: Chopping Loops
Under 16 Runners Up: Mission Mad Dogs
Season two for Tully Touch Football Association will kick off on August 4 and finish in November.
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Individual registration is $50 for the Under 11 Mixed competition, with the Committee to make up teams. After receipt of feedback, the fee structure for the Family Mixed and Open Mixed competitions was changed back to permit players to pay individually when registering online via https:// profile.mysideline.com.au/register. The fees for the Family Mixed and Open Mixed competitions are Adults: $80 and Students: $50. Team Captains in the Family Mixed and Open Mixed competitions need to register their teams via the My Sideline website, and then advise team members of their team’s name. If Team Captains have their team members’ email addresses, an invitation/ link can be emailed to the team members from My Sideline. Team members then register, pay, and join their team.
Jayden Colombini with a very good barra caught on the Samaki REDIC lure
June monthly winner photo Marty Johntson, receiving his $50 Tackle World voucher from Daniel Colombini.
Anyone who needs help finding a team or requiring assistance, can contact the Committee via email: tullytouch@ hotmail.com.
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SEA conditions have been far from ideal for those wishing to fish the edge of the continental shelf and deep-water rubble patches. However, from the few reports that I have received, it seems that the Nannygai, Red Emperor, and other deep-water fish have been around in numbers. I have only heard a few reports from the deep-water rubble patches around the main reefs, and these are that the fishing is hit and miss, with some doing well and others missing out. The good news is that there is a healthy population of Coral Trout around at present, with most boats reporting excellent fishing. This is a little early, as normally we do not see these numbers until spring and early summer. The spearos are also reporting good numbers of both Coral Trout and Blue Tuskers in the 7 to 15 metre mark. The Crays have also been abundant with the spearfisherman finding multiples under many bommies. Spanish Mackerel have also been around in good numbers, mainly around the reef drop offs and the various rubble patches in the shipping channel. I did hear of a monster Spanish being caught down around the north Barnards, however no one has been able to tell me what it weighed or show me a photo. The wrecks and rubble patches inside the main reefs have been alive, with small Nannygai mainly around the 38cm mark. I found it extremely frustrating continually moving to try and find some legal fish. I really think that the minimum size of Small Mouth Nannygai should be lowered, even if the bag limit drops. Those fishing the various rubble patches outside the islands have been managing reasonable numbers of Spanish, School, and Spotty Mackerel. They have not been there in droves, but certainly enough for anglers to target them. They have been spread out and not
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info@wettropictimes.com.au PO Box 1100, TULLY, 4854 70 Butler Street, TULLY really biting well, (try the ground east of Dunk Island), however, once on the bite, bag limits (if needed) can be caught quite quickly. In these tough conditions keep the pilchard moving or try high speed spinning with metal lures such as the Arma Mettalik. Those fishing the islands and coastal reefs have been managing mixed bags of Grass Sweet Lip, and the odd Coral Trout, and Fingermark. There has also been some nice School Mackerel being caught close in around the headlands and virtually any bottom structure that can be found. I like to slow troll a pilchard in these circumstances, as it allows me to move around looking for schooling fish or bait. The added bonus is that the Schoolies like a moving bait. The estuaries are fishing quite well, with both Barra and Mangrove Jacks around in decent numbers. My manager, Derek, caught a lovely 83cm Barra, along with 6 Jacks to 46cm, in a recent trip to Hinchinbrook. This is great fishing for this time of year and probably the result of the mild winter we are having. Switched-on anglers are also managing some nice Fingermark and Grunter, both in the coastal creeks and in the Hinchinbrook area. Family angler will find plenty
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of Bream, Flathead, and Whiting, along the edge of the sand bars. This will keep the kids happy and allow you to bring home a feed of fish. There has been no news on the freshwater front, with the weather being good enough for most boats to travel out to the islands or estuaries. The stocked impoundments are not impossible, but the better Barra fishing will not start in the dams until late August. At this early stage of the week, the various weather sites are predicting ideal boating conditions for this weekend. It looks like it could come up to 10 to 15 knots on Sunday, but hopefully this will not stop boats from travelling out wide. Those Mackerel will have to come on the bite on the grounds east of the Barnard Islands during the next two weeks. The smaller run in the tides will be ideal for those wishing to lure fish for Barra and Jacks in the creeks. I like either side of the mid-morning tide. Either side of the evening high-tide will suit those fishing for Fingermark along the drop offs in the Hinchinbrook area or around deeper structure around the islands. Good Fishing, Roly Newton,Tackle World Tully
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Cassowary Coast athletes achieve great success at Coral Coast Carnival
Emily O’Brien - Under 18
1st: 400m (1:04.76) 1st: 200m (27.63) 2nd: 100m (13.85) Siena Torrisi - 10 years 1st: Shot Put 2kg (7.30m) 1st: Discus 750g (19.41m) 2nd: 400m (1:17.58) 2nd: 100m (16.06) 3rd: 800m (3:10.51) 3rd: Long Jump (2.95m) Quinn Devaney - 10 years 1st: 100m (14.78) PB 1st: 200m (30.80) PB 1st: 400m (1:11.57) 1st: 800m (2:52.98) PB 1st: 60m Hurdles 60cm (12.35) 1st: Discus 750g (17.45m) 1st: Long Jump (3.64m) Adrienne Worth - Open 2nd: Shot Put 4kg (9.97m) 2nd: Discus 1kg (40.62m) Brady Devaney - 9 years 1st: Shot Put 2kg (6.19m) 2nd: 800m (3:11.79) 3rd: 100m (16.71) 3rd: 200m (33.81) Ruby Torrisi - 8 years 1st: Discus 500g (19.05m) 1st: Shot Put 2kg (5.67m) 3rd: 145m (27.79) Chilli Newman - 10 years 2nd: 1500m (9:37.53) PBs in 100m, 200m, 400m Members of the Cassowary Coast Athletics Club will compete in the Tableland Interclub Pentathlon on August 1, at Tolga Sports Reserve.
Local athletes, Quinn and Brady Devaney, met Australian Olympic 100m sprinter, Rohan Browning.
Cassowary Coast Athletics Club members who competed in the Coral Coast Track and Field Carnival in Cairns.
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clubs with varying ranges of experience.
TEN Cassowary Coast athletes recently competed in the Coral Coast Track and Field Carnival at Barlow Park, Cairns, and returned home with a stack of medals and personal bests.
It was an Oceanic Permit Meet for all Open events, allowing athletes the chance to obtain ranking points and qualification opportunities for the 2022 World Athletics’ events.
The Coral Coast Carnival was held over two days and was open to athletes aged four to Masters’ age group. It provided an opportunity for participants to compete against athletes from other
Quinn Devaney bagged seven gold medals and was pleased to have run personal bests in the 100m, 200m, and 800m. Brady Devaney placed first in shotput,
second in 800m, and third in 200m and 100m. He was extremely excited to have run under 34 seconds in his 200m. Chilli Newman placed fourth in discus, fifth in shotput, eighth in 800m, and sixth in long jump. The highlight of their weekend was meeting some of our incredible Olympians. Competitors and fans had the opportunity to meet members of the Australian Athletics team, who included Jemima Montag, Dani Stevens, Liz Clay, and Rohan Browning, who had their last training session in Cairns before the Tokyo Olympics. Results were as follows: Jaxen Swenson - 8 years 1st: High Jump (1.00m) 3rd: Long Jump (3.03m) PB PBs in 100m & 200m Ella Croatto - 8 years 1st: High Jump (0.95m) 1st: 100m (16.23) 1st: 60m Hurdles (12.64) 2nd: 200m (34.41) 2nd: 800m (3:14.81) 2nd: Long Jump (3.03m) Indiana Bishop-Utschink - 8 years 2nd: Shot Put 2kg (4.01m) 3rd: High Jump (0.70m)
Ella Croatto won six medals at the Coral Coast Carnival.
Emily O’Brien won three medals.
Open athlete, Adrienne Worth, proudly shows her two silver medals.
3rd: 60m Hurdles 45cm (18.52) PBs 100m, 200m & Discus