2021 March 12 Newspaper Edition by Wet Tropic Times

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WEATHER Tomorrow - Saturday Ingham Scattered thunderstorms 22 - 31 Cardwell Scattered thunderstorms 23 - 31 Tully Scattered thunderstorms 23 - 30 Mission Beach Scattered thunderstorms 23 - 30 Innisfail Scattered thunderstorms 23 - 30 Tomorrow - Sunday Ingham Partly cloudy 22 - 32 Cardwell Partly cloudy 23 - 31 Tully Isolated thunderstorms 22 - 30 Mission Beach Isolated thunderstorms 23 - 30 Innisfail Scattered thunderstorms 23 - 30

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Ingham Bridge Club Shaylee Borgna’s graduation

WOOHOO! We had six full tables last Friday, the most players we have had for quite some time, so we played a Mitchell movement. The overall winners were Marlies Maussen and Joan Aranas with 64 per cent. Playing North/South the winners were Steve Vigh and Betty Collins with 60.7 per cent. Roslyn Doherty and Norm Louk came 2nd with 59 per cent and in third place were Cheryl Gossner and Delmo Ganza on 55 per cent. Coming first sitting East/West was Marlies Maussen and Joan Aranas. Wendy Coe and Ann Barron came 2nd with 57.5 per cent and Nella Albrecht and Alan Giles came in third with 48 per cent. In first place on the Tuesday night session was Denis Martin and Muriel Regnaud with 58.7 per cent. Steve Vigh and Norm Louk were second with 53.7 per cent and Danny Benedetto and Judy Vigh came third with 51.2 per cent. Today, Friday, 12th March: Drawn Pairs. Please be seated by 8.45am. Tuesday, 16th March: ‘Help with Play’ session. Please be seated by 6.15pm. If you need a partner phone Ann on 0408 090 451. Friday, 26th March is our Anniversary Pairs. This is a self-selected event with Red points. Please put your names on the board. Tip of the Week: On a competitive part-score deal, with the points roughly equal between your side and your opponents, once their bidding has reached the three level, tend to defend rather than bid on, unless your side has 9 trumps. If there is no evidence that your side has 9 trumps, you should not bid any further. So when should you compete to the 3 level? 1. When your side has 9 or more trumps. 2. When your side has a definite and clear strength advantage, say 23 HCP and the opposition has 17 HCP. Do not compete a part-score to the 4 level. To see more about the Bridge Club, visit our website: www.ingham.bridgeaustralia.org

Shaylee Borgna, daughter of John and Julianne Borgna of Tully, graduated from the University of Queensland with a Bachelor of Speech Pathology (Honours). Shaylee is working in the Hervey Bay Region as a speech Pathologist. Congratulations Shaylee

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Mission Beach’s $23m Facility officially opened

Left to right: Bob Katter, Curtis Pitt, Shane Knuth, and Mark Nolan cutting the ribbon CLARE WATSON THE brand new upgraded public boating facility at Mission Beach Clump Point was officially opened, and the ribbon cut, at a gathering at the new jetty on Friday March 5 at 12 pm. Speaker of the Queensland Government and Member for Mulgrave, Curtis Pitt, officially opened the facility on behalf of Minister for Transport and Main Roads Mark Bailey. Dignitaries in attendance were Member for Kennedy Bob Katter, Member for Hill Shane Knuth, Cassowary Coast Regional Council (CCRC) Mayor Mark Nolan and Deputy Mayor Barry Barnes, Department of Transport and Main Roads (TMR) Manager (Boating Infrastructure) Roger Priest, as well as Traditional Owners, tourism operators, Peter Heywood President of Mission Beach Boating Association/executive committee member of

Mission Beach Community Association, and Richard Giuliany from Mission Beach Boating Community and stakeholders. The ribbon cutting was preceded by speeches from Pitt, Knuth, and Katter. “Here in Mission Beach, this is a big win for us,” Knuth said. Pitt said, “It is terrific to see that it is finally that day that we are able to see it officially opened, and make sure that it is going to live up to the promise of what so many people have hoped for”. The project was decades in the making, and has come about thanks to the determination and persistent lobbying from members of the Mission Beach community. “There are people here today, and so many that are not here today, that fought that fight for 41 years,” said Katter. “You people saw the vision clearly, you believed it could happen, and you never wavered in that conviction.” The project consisted of two phases. Construction began in 2019 and was completed in mid-November 2020, with a final cost of $23.3 million. The expense was funded by Federal, State and local government authorities, and the project was undertaken by the TMR, in partnership with Traditional Owners the Djiru people, Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority, and CCRC. The work was done by contractors MGN Civil Pty Ltd and The Jetty Specialist. Funds were also contributed by CCRC to upgrade the entrance road and southern car park. “It was about 800,000 dollars from the Cassowary Council to ensure all the onshore works were done,” said Pitt. The two phases consisted of the following as outlined on the TMR website: Phase one: • Additional boat ramp lane

• Upgrade existing breakwater

• Upgrade existing car park and turning area • Installation of a new detached breakwater • Installation of a toilet block in the southern carpark Phase two: • An access jetty • Two berthing pontoons • Two floating walkways • Five pen berths • Six swing moorings The new infrastructure changed throughout the design process to maintain ocean views from nearby beaches, whilst catering to both recreational boaties and commercial operators. “Not only has the Djiru cultural heritage been respected by preserving the natural and traditional fish trap, it’s pleasing that six Djiru Traditional Owners were employed on the project, which included revegetation of the car park to keep it’s natural values intact,” Mr Pitt said. The community can plan for the return of tourists to Mission Beach, with this economic development providing future opportunities for reef-based tourism to the Great Barrier Reef and beautiful coastal islands. “I just want to say well done, congratulations people, this is going to be so beneficial and has been beneficial in regards to the jobs it has brought this region, and for years to come,” said Knuth. “I can honestly say that this project here is a community decision, with the support of the community backing it 100%”. Pitt said, “What a terrific day it is to see this project finally come to fruition”.

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How to make earrings workshop

COMMUNITY Support Centre Innisfail is hosting a free workshop run by Gloria where participants can learn to make their own earrings. The workshop will be held on Monday, March 15 from 9.30am - 11.30am at Community Support Centre Innisfail 17 - 19 Donald Street Innisfail (orange building). Everything is provided, and a free morning tea is provided to participants. Bookings are essential and can be made by phoning the Centre on 4043 8400.

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COMMUNITY to assist with social engagement groups, community events and Talkabout newsletter. All volunteers must have a valid Working with Children Blue Card and worker screening clearance, and the Centre can assist with applying for both. Anyone interested in becoming a volunteer at CSCI can visit the big orange building at 13 - 17 Donald Street, Innisfail from Monday to Thursday, or send an expression of interest in the role to Georgina via email: css@csci.org.au.

Hinchinbrook News in Brief

Anabranch Bridge A very hot topic in our district at the moment is the perception of the length of time that many residents claim it is taking to reopen the Anabranch Bridge at Bemerside to traffic after flooding. Let me explain the process to you. The Anabranch Bridge is located within a State road corridor and is controlled by the Department of Transport and Main Roads (DTMR). Council is engaged by DTMR to undertake specified maintenance works on the bridge including the cleaning down of the bridge and removal of debris following a flood event. The bridge was constructed in or about 1963. Due to the design of the footings employed at the time, it is a requirement of DTMR that testing of the footings take place following submersion of the bridge to ensure structural integrity of the footings for the safety of all road users. This testing, which entails the use of sonar recordings, must be undertaken following each

Friday, March 12, 2021 submersion to determine whether the footings have moved or not. This testing is undertaken by DTMR engineers. Test results on the bridge are sent electronically to Brisbane experts to analyse and confirm that no movement in the footings has occurred. Testing takes about two hours and can only be undertaken once the bridge is clear of debris and flood water disturbance to the underside. Due to Workplace Health and Safety requirements, access to the bridge for removal of debris and cleansing cannot be gained until flood water has totally receded from the bridge deck and not any earlier. Council staff can only venture onto the bridge following clearance issued by DTMR inspectors. Main Roads inspectors are generally located in Townsville and do their best to be at the bridge as soon as the deck is clear of water. Testing of the footings cannot occur until the underside of the bridge deck is free and clear of water to avoid confluence distortion. As you would appreciate, commencement of the various steps in the process are governed by the time it takes for the water in the river to recede to the trigger depths. Looking at the top of the bridge from either side does not give you the exact picture as to what is happening underneath. Even if you are looking at the bridge after it has been nicely cleaned down, it cannot be opened until the test results confirm it is structurally safe. The Anabranch Bridge is the only bridge in our district that requires this testing process. Please rest assured that Council staff do work as expeditiously as possible to clean down and get the Anabranch, and all other bridges ready for traffic in the quickest possible timeframe, and in fact have been doing a tremendous job with no less than four floods being experienced in the district of recent times.

Council approves $6.3m for sewage plant HINCHINBROOK MP Nick Dametto has welcomed Cassowary Coast Regional Council’s decision to conditionally approve $6.3 million in State funding for a new Sewage Treatment Plant (STP) at Port Hinchinbrook. Mr Dametto said he was “pleased” by the unanimous decision, with a motion to accept the funding led by Division 1 Councillor Barry Barnes. “This is probably the most positive indicator from council in the last 10 years on Port Hinchinbrook and I commend them for their forward thinking and ability to look to the future for the betterment of Cardwell,” Mr Dametto said. “To his credit, Mayor Mark Nolan

has indicated he is willing to stay true to his mantra of wanting to govern for the whole of the Cassowary Coast. I believe the council have made the right call here.” The decision follows council’s earlier decision to reject $4.3 million in State funding for a new STP at a council meeting in January which lead to council negotiating with the State. “The acceptance of funding for the STP does come with some conditions regarding the ownership of roads but this innitial investment is a vote of confidence in Cardwell and its future,” Mr Dametto said. Mr Dametto said the fight continued to return Port Hinchinbrook and Cardwell to its former glory.

“We still have a long road ahead but I’d like to think this is the first step towards the normalisation of Port Hinchinbrook,” he said.

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| 5 Tully Hospital Foundation lends a helping hand Friday, March 12, 2021

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Mission Beach Lioness ladies donated pyjamas and handmade toiletry bags which were handed over to Tully Friends of the Hospital Foundation volunteers for patients at Tully Hospital MARIA GIRGENTI TULLY Friends of the Hospital Foundation is extremely appreciative to the ladies of Mission Beach Lioness Club, who donated items of sleepwear and handmade toiletry bags for men and women who attend the emergency department at Tully Hospital, and need these essential items to make their stay more comfortable. Mission Beach Lions Club donated $3,622 to Tully Hospital Foundation for medical equipment at the Tully Hospital, which was half the cost of the equipment, while the neighbouring Lions Club of Tully donated the other half. The equipment which has been purchased include an Avio Pole to mount on the Avio Machine which assists oxygen flow in patients who are in respiratory distress. A Urinalysis Machine which prints out urine test results in a timely manner enables the doctor to treat patients quickly. A Tonometer is a specialist machine that measures eye pressure as pressures that are too high can lead to blindness. These pieces of vital equipment will benefit many in our community, with equipment being available locally and patients not having to travel as far. In 2021, one of Tully Foundation's dedicated volunteers, Melissa La Spina, was nominated and won an Achievement Award at Cassowary Coast Regional Council Australia Day Awards for all her volunteer time and tireless efforts, for the Tully Hospital Foundation as well as

many other community events. La Spina, who is an inaugural member of the Tully Hospital Foundation, currently holds the role of the secretary, and works tirelessly organising fundraising events. She is also a member of the Tully Chamber of Commerce, Tully Christmas Street Party, Tully Meals on Wheels and Tully Show Society. Two of the Foundation's younger members, Taleah Davies and Taylah Reis, were also nominated for Australia Day awards, in recognition of their hard work as volunteers with the Tully Hospital Foundation and many other community events. Tully Friends of the Hospital Foundation has been running since November 14, 2018 and currently has around 30 volunteers. Since its formation, the group have held many fundraising events including car washes, raffles, cent sales, car cruises, ham and roast wheels at Tully's Christmas Street Party, and raised funds at the Tully Tigers Rugby League Football Club Allan Reis and Cain Banu Memorial home game. Last month, the foundation held their AGM where the 2021-2011 executive committee was elected with Suzette Reis (President), Melissa La Spina (Secretary), Christine Boric (Treasurer) and Linda Davies (media representative). Melissa La Spina (far right) from Tully Friends of the Hospital For updates and upcoming events, Foundation presented the pyjamas and handmade toiletry bags please check out Tully Hospital donated by Mission Beach Lioness Club to Acting Director of Nursing Foundation Facebook page. Vicki (far left) and nurse Johanne Stitt at Tully Hospital

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Clean up Australia! Quad bikes helped clean up 7 k at Cowley Beach

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What are we planning on doing to ensure that we “support local” as things change into the new way of working with IT, without losing community values? SARI HYYTINEN I find that people do not like to change the way they work. Unfortunately, the way we work and structure communities means that if we are unable to change, we will get left behind. I love when I see innovators in the community who are creative thinkers, who like to see things succeed that would never succeed without the right person, someone who has taken the initiative and run with it. We are often cautious as a species when we think that trying something new will do nothing but damage to what we have tried before. In some cases this is true, but we should not lose the baby with the bathwater as we creatively transition into exploring new things in our community. I do not want to see people change things that should not be changed. I do not want us to lose the core community values that we have developed through history to ensure that we have a good social and legal system. Society needs a foundation, and once that foundation is set, then on top of the foundation you can build things and adjust them to your own person way of doing life. We cannot do away with the foundation and ensure that the society you have developed will last. A tradie who is used to working to build a house from the ground up knows that it needs a solid foundation. There needs to be formworks dug into the ground to create a foundation on which everything is built. Once that foundation is built, the house can look as creative or not as you would like it. My biggest question is: What kind of society do you want to live in? As we creatively explore the world with technology and new ways that we interact socially, does that mean that it is OK to lose our foundations in the process? Is it OK that people can commit crimes on old people, children, etc. without any real consequences? Do we understand the consequences on society in the long run if we prevent people from experiencing consequences for their choices straight away?

Local Heroes

Celebrating Jenny Lynn on International Women’s Day FALLON ROOCKE WHILE Jenny Lynn might not have been born here, after 50 years based in the region, she now considers herself a local, as she said grinning from ear to ear. And this ‘local’ woman is testament to the strong and empowered women we celebrated on the 8th of March for International Women’s Day. Jenny was recently asked to speak at the International Women’s Day lunch held at JK’s Delicatessen. After a long and successful career, empowering not only women, but also all those around her, she has become a well-known and respected figure in the local community, and one whose story we are thrilled to share. When Jenny began her speech at the IWD breakfast, she smiled as she said, “I’ve been fortunate to have had quite a varied life thus far, encompassing a number of jobs and being involved with many and varied organisations”. Jenny laughed, “I was not a gifted student back in school, so I had to work extra hard at my studies. As a result, at the end of Year 12 I didn’t get the TE score I needed to get into the Australian College of Physical Education in Canberra.” With her career plans jeopardised, Jenny went on to work as a sugar analyst and relieving ambulance officer. While she enjoyed this work, it was twelve months into her employment when she decided that she wanted to teach. She began studying Special Education externally, with shift working giving her the opportunity to carry a full study load around employment. From here, Jenny excelled. She went on to work for the Endeavour Foundation as teacher and activity therapy centre manager, and later became Queensland’s youngest councillor, elected as an independent candidate to Council at the budding age of 23! “Being the only independent at a very contentious time meant I had to contend with ridicule and death threats, whilst also engaging in the many phone calls and meetings that go with being a councillor. Hence, I learnt a lot about life and dealing with people very quickly,” Jenny said.

It was during this period that Jenny quickly learned that bullying is everywhere, saying, “we must learn to deal with it – but never accept it.” On the 8th of July 1985, Jenny joined the staff at Ingham High and spent years working to combat bullying at the school and within the broader region. She was passionate about ensuring every child had access to an education and that every child felt safe. Jenny spent 35 and a half years working at Ingham High and recently retired on the 29th of January 2021. Her efforts and commitment to the school, to her students, anti-bullying, women-empowerment and the region as a whole were acknowledged on International Women’s Day, and as a community we are so proud of all she has achieved. “Many people have given me inspiration to be the best teacher, citizen, wife and mother that I could be,” Jenny said. While Jenny went on to thank numerous people in her life who have mentored, inspired and supported her, and then went on to pay tribute to the founders of our great land. “The most inspirational people in my life at present, I don’t know personally – they are the indigenous Female Elders in North Queensland, Central and Western Australia who have suffered, yet fought and won a long battle to empower their young women to fight against alcohol and sexual abuse in their communities.” “They have changed laws, educated their communities, male and female, to overcome abuse and dependence. Their persistence and resilience demonstrate that regardless of our circumstances, as active citizens we must continually empower those around us.” Jenny has made her mark on the Ingham community through her generosity of time, passion for sport and teaching, and most of all, her dedication to womenempowerment and anti-bullying. She’s juggled teaching, playing sport, being a coach and regular community involvement, as well as being a devoted wife to her husband Alan, and loving mother to her two sons. Jenny Lynn is a local icon and is a true inspiration to us all.

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Celebrating Our Culture In Harmony THURSDAY the 21st of March is Harmony Day. Harmony day is held annually to celebrate our cultural diversity and highlight the valuable contributions made by people from all cultures who call Australia home. After all, our diversity is one of the reasons Australia is such a great place to live. It is a time to celebrate Australian multiculturalism, and the successful integration of migrants into our community. Australia is one of the most successful multicultural countries in the world and we should celebrate this and work to maintain it. Harmony Day is about inclusiveness, respect and belonging for all Australians, regardless of cultural or linguistic background, united by a set of core

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The message of Harmony Day is ‘everyone belongs’, so let's come together through family, friends, schools, workplaces and our wider communities to celebrate our diversity.

The Tully Support Centre is funded by the Queensland Government and services communities throughout the Cassowary Coast.

This year the TSC will partnering with Tully State School, Little Gumboots Early Learning Centre, Cardwell Early Learning Centre, Lower Tully State School, Feluga State School and Tully Community Kindy. This year we will use shapes, words, art and ourselves to help show that although we are all unique, we are still all part of the larger multicultural Australia. That collectively we all contribute to a vibrant, inclusive

The Tully Support Centre is located at 54 Bryant Street in Tully. Opening hours are Monday, Tuesday and Thursday from 9am to 1pm & 2pm to 4pm and Wednesday 9am to 1pm & 2pm to 6pm. To register your interest, or for more info about groups and other services, please call 07 4068 1004, check the Tully Support Centre online at www. tullysupportcentre.com.au, or follow us on Facebook at “Tully Support Centre Inc.”.

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JK’s Women’s Brunch celebrates inspirational local for International Women’s Day TIFFANY PORTER JK’S Delicatessen, a local’s favourite café-deli, held a special women’s brunch on Saturday morning 6 March to celebrate International Women’s Day. Around 3 dozen women from the surrounding areas attended to hear an inspirational talk from pioneering local woman Jenny Lynn. A delicious spread of JK’s locallyrenowned quality food was enjoyed amongst much cheerful chatter by the women attending, who settled down once the presentation began. Possibly the youngest ever councillor to govern Hinchinbrook at age 23, Mrs Lynn is also a well-known and loved educator, athletics coach and even sugar analyst. Lynn read from her notes about her life story and teared up when it came to talking about her family, which she said was the thing she was most proud of creating. Karen Venables, owner of JK's, stepped in and praised Mrs Lynn, honouring her as a teacher who always gives her best, and really cares about and helps all her students. Lynn gave great advice to her and her daughters as a mother, not just a teacher, when advice was specifically requested. Both women are passionate about their community, and helping the struggling

to find a place in their community. Ms. Venables herself has a personal mission to work with and employ the students that really don’t want to be in highschool, joking that “if you got A’s and B’s you’re over-qualified to work here”! Whereas Lynn hurts to see young people with no networks committing suicide, and

has made it her mission to help them develop them. She lists her heroes as the indigenous citizens who fought for their young women against alcoholism and abuse, improving and educating their communities. The breakfast that morning was a set

menu with mini eggs benedict, French toast with fresh blueberries, strawberries & raspberries, hash browns, salmon avocado, toasted panettone and fresh orange juice. International Women’s Day celebrated annually on March 8.

Attendees enjoying a delicious breakfast at JK’s with guest speaker Jenny Lynn and host Karen Venables.

Cassowary Coast Domestic and Family Violence Service (CCDFVS) Supporting women and children affected by domestic and family violence. If you or someone you know is currently experiencing, or has experienced domestic and family violence, support is available. The CCDFVS is able to provide: • Adult and Child counselling • Case Management • Court Support • Crisis Intervention • General Support • Assistance with DFV orders • Safety Planning and Risk Assessments • Assistance with security upgrades • Advocacy • Information and • Referral services

Services are provided in Innisfail, Tully, Mission Beach and Cardwell. For more information or to see one of our Counsellors please call 4068 1004.

54 Bryant Street PO Box 212 Tully QLD 4854 Tel: 07 4068 1004 Fax: 07 4068 1620 Email: info@tullysupportcentre.com.au

Hinchinbrook Council Launching $25,000

Monster Raffle

A public service announcement from Hinchinbrook Council Allow the businesses in Hinchinbrook to take you on a journey; an unrivalled experience that cannot be found elsewhere other than right here in Hinchinbrook, North Queensland!

Now is the time to shop locally and be in it to win $25,000 worth of prizes. On behalf of the Hinchinbrook Shire Council, the community welcomes visitors near and far to visit the region and take advantage of the $25,000 Monster Raffle. This incentive is to increase visitation and build awareness to an enviable way of life, unique to the Hinchinbrook Shire. The Hinchinbrook region can be sampled in a visit, but best experienced through a longer stay. It

“Now is the time to shop locally and be in it to win $25,000 worth of prizes.

is a lifestyle set against rugged mountain peaks, giant waterfalls, cane filled floodplains, wild islands, tropical reefs and a beckoning coastline. To enter, a person must spend a minimum of $50 in a single transaction from Wednesday 10 March 2021 to 12.00pm Saturday 22 May 2021 at a local business and retain the receipt as proof of purchase. Entrants will go in the draw to win up to $25,000 worth of prizes with prizes available for first, second and third place. The winners will be drawn at Tasman’s Parkfest on Saturday 22 May 2021. For further information please visit www.hinchinbrookway. com.au or contact Council on 4776 4600.

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MISSION Arts is thrilled to be hosting the Fabulous Phone Photography Workshop conducted by local professional photographer Candice Thorley. This workshop will take place on March 13, 2021 and participants will enhance their photographic knowledge and abilities using their own phone in the field and uploading to social media. Candice Thorley was raised in the Kimberley, Western Australia, and her passion for photography was inspired by family trips to beautiful surrounding landscapes. “I grew up in the Kimberley and always

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had a camera in my hand. I would go camping with my family, and photograph special moments just as I do with my own family today. This has developed into a ten-year photographic career,’ Candice Thorley stated. ‘My workshop will focus on how to use the phone camera, play with settings to create that right moment, and build balance in your shots. This will help you to upload your photos on social media such as Facebook and Instagram.’ Candice is a well-known Mission Beach photographer specialising in weddings, portraits and

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family photos. This half-day workshop aims to develop your photographic potential using your phone camera, and will be conducted in a fun, practical and handson way. This popular workshop has limited spaces available, so book early to secure your place. Event Date: March 13, 2021 10:00am to 12:00pm. For further information, please contact Mission Arts: Phone number: 0740886116 Email: info@missionarts.com.au Address: Mission Arts, Lot 1 MARCS Park, Cassowary Drive, Mission Beach 4852

Black jewfish East Coast fishery is CLOSED BLACK jewfish are now a no-take species on the East Coast. The black jewfish fishery on the East Coast is closed to commercial and recreational fishing for the remainder of the season. Strong penalties will apply to any commercial or recreational fisher found to be taking black jewfish. The season will reopen on 1 January 2022. The fishery remains open in the Gulf of Carpentaria, where recreational fishers are reminded that possession ATURDAY, March 6, 2021 was a big day for black belts from Innisfail and Cairns. Under the guidance of Master Chrys Tait, 6th Dan, and examined by Grand Master Sung Soo Lee, 9th Dan, from Sydney, these black belts proceeded up to their next level. We were very fortunate to have Master Lee here in Innisfail, as he has not travelled anywhere else in Australia due to the COVID situation. He usually travels all over Australia and the world to conduct gradings and seminars.

limits (1 per person) and boat limits (2 per vessel) apply. Fish must be kept whole while on a boat. The black jewfish fishery is the only fishery in Queensland that will be closed to recreational fishers as a result of commercial catch limits being reached. This is because of the extremely high risk of black marketing of this species. Research is underway to better understand the sustainability of this species and inform future changes to fishing rules. All students showed their skills of knife defence, fan defence, swords, long stick and short stick patterns , breaking boards and tiles as well as sparring. In the afternoon, Grand Master Sung Soo Lee conducted a seminar on swords. It was very exciting for everyone.

Lessons in Taekwondo, Hapkido, Tai Chi and Arnis De Mano Instructions by:

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JOIN NOW! Suitable for all ages and levels Contact us via our Facebook page

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SCHOOLS, community members and organizations volunteered their time across North Queensland and participated in The Great Northern Clean Up by Clean Up Australia last Sunday afternoon, March 7. Locally, volunteers gathered at the amenities block on the northern end of Porter Promenade in Mission Beach, to clean up around the Clump Point Fish Trap. Cassowary Coast Regional Council (CCRC) said in a post on Facebook, “Celebrating 855kg of rubbish removed from our region. This #WasteWednesday we are thanking everyone in the community that

Anabranch Bridge Load Limit Removed, now 80km/h

volunteered their time last Sunday to pick up rubbish in our beautiful backyard. If you missed Clean Up Australia Day no worries, you can play your part in keeping Cassowary Coast clean by ensuring litter is placed in an appropriate receptacle and assisting others in the community to do the same. Special thanks to the following groups of waste heroes: Johnstone River Community Garden, Tangaroa Blue, Friends of Cassowary Coast Local Marine Advisory Committee, C4 – Community for Coastal and Cassowary Conservation – Box 132 Mission Beach, and the Cowley Beach Community”. For a broader perspective, in the first decade of the annual Great Northern Clean Up, 28,203 volunteers have removed approximately 1,862 tonnes of rubbish from 835 sites in Queensland. Cairns Mayor Bob Manning said, “The obvious benefit of the clean-ups is that we have removed a large volume of litter from the environment that might have been washed out to the reef with the wet season rains”. “Other benefits that aren’t so obvious are that

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these events draw people together to make a positive difference, and they help us to collect data and information about littering.” Clean Up Australia is a registered charity with the ACNC, and all donations above $2 are tax deductible for Australian taxpayers. To find out about future cleanups or to donate, head to https://www.cleanup.org.au/ the-great-northern-clean-up .

HINCHINBROOK Shire Council media release.

Speed Restriction Department of Transport and Main Roads (TMR) have advised the temporary 5 tonne road limit on Anabranch Bridge, Macknade has been removed and an 80km/h speed restriction is in place. The results of the structural assessment have shown it is safe to remove the load restriction on Anabranch Bridge. The speed will be reduced from 100km/hr to 80km/hr until the structure's foundations have been rehabilitated. 80km/hr speed signs are now in place on approaches to Anabranch Bridge and all motorists are to abide by the new speed limit. TMR are planning to carry out geotechnical testing during the dry season prior to finalising the rehabilitation design.

Police article: Roadwork Safety

WITH several roadworks taking place along the Bruce Highway, it is a timely reminder for extra care to be given when driving through roadworks which is for the safety of motorists, as well as safety of the roadworkers who are improving our roads. When driving through roadworks you must: · move into the correct lane (or designated area) as soon as possible · slow down (to the reduced speed limit if one has been posted) · drive very carefully · look out for roadworkers · follow roadworkers’ instructions · follow direction of the traffic controller if one is present · watch for vehicles entering or leaving the area · follow all signs · keep a safe distance from all vehicles, barriers, equipment and roadworkers Roadwork signs and markers Roadwork signs alert motorists to where roadworks start and end, and tells them the speed limit they must stick to

in that area. Roadwork signs are official traffic signs and by law they must be followed. The reduce speed sign is usually the first sign motorists will see. It tells them to look out for upcoming roadworks or roadworkers, and to slow down to the speed limit listed on the sign. The reduce speed sign with the roadworker warning sign tells motorists to expect roadworkers on or near the road, and to slow down to the speed limit listed on the sign.

The traffic controller sign is used when traffic controllers are on the road. Motorists must always follow the directions of the traffic controller. The end roadwork sign is the last sign motorists will see when driving through roadworks. It marks the end of the roadworks and tells motorists that, after passing the sign, the road’s normal speed limit applies. Orange cones and safety barriers are often put out within roadwork areas to guide motorists around hazards or show motorists exactly where the roadwork is currently taking place.

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CRIME WRAP Traffic offence, Comoon Loop A 31-YEAR-OLD Bombetta man was intercepted around 9.15pm Thursday night (March 4) in relation to speeding. It is alleged he was travelling at 119 km/h in a 100 km/h zone. It is further alleged as a result of a roadside breath test, he returned a reading of 0.095 per cent BAC. He was issued with a $266 traffic infringement notice for speeding and a notice to appear at the Innisfail Magistrates Court on March 25 in relation to the drink driving charge.

High range drink drivers, Mission Beach POLICE have charged a local woman after a traffic intercept on February 18. The woman was intercepted on Dunkalli Crescent at about 6.30pm and allegedly returned a reading of 0.237 per cent BAC. The 48-year-old Wongaling Beach woman was expected to appear in the Tully Magistrates Court on March 4 charged with drink driving. Just after midnight on February 25, while conducting patrols of El Arish Mission Beach Road, Mission Beach, police located a 51-year-old Maria Creeks man allegedly in his vehicle with a number of empty alcohol bottles. Officers conducted a RBT and as a result, he was transported to Tully Police Station for further testing. It is alleged as a result of that test, he returned a reading of 0.171 per cent BAC. He was issued with a notice to appear and a notice of suspension and is scheduled to appear at the Tully Magistrates Court on April 1.

spear gun, 5200 Generator and a 20 litre jerry can were stolen from the shed. If you have any information in relation to this motorbike please contact police and quote QP2100421153.

Low range drink driver A 46-YEAR-OLD Tully man was charged with drink driving on February 28. Police intercepted him on Porter Promenade around 1.20am for a roadside breath test (RBT), and he allegedly returned a reading of 0.084 per cent BAC. He is scheduled to appear at the Tully Magistrates Court on March 18, to have the matter heard. Officers want to remind drivers that it can be easy to go over the 0.05 per cent limit, or to still have a breath alcohol reading the following day. It is important to take into account many factors when planning to have a drink, like how quickly you have consumed the drinks and when you last ate.

Drug driver A 54-YEAR-OLD South Mission Beach man was intercepted on Reid Road on February 17, for a roadside drug test. It is alleged that he returned a positive drug test. His drivers licence was suspended for a 24-hour period. The relevant samples were forwarded to a laboratory testing facility for scientific analysis and officers will await those results before determining further enforcement action. If you consume an illicit drug or alcohol and then drive, not only are you risking your licence, but you are risking your life and the lives of every motorist that crosses your path.

Stolen motorbike, Multiple charges OFFICERS were flagged down on Reid Bulgun Road in relation to a disturbance around BETWEEN March 1 and March 4 entry was gained to a shed on Bulgun Road. A red and white Honda XR600, a red and black case containing a tan coloured

attempted to get him to turn off the vehicle's engine and exit the vehicle. It will be alleged he struggled with officers and was found with a quantity of cannabis on him. He was transported to Innisfail Watchhouse, where it is further alleged he returned a breath test reading of 0.137 per cent. He was charged with two counts of obstructing police, and one count each of failure to comply with requirement to enable safe exercise of power, possess dangerous drug, in charge of a motor vehicle when over the middle alcohol limit but not over the high alcohol limit, not holder of licence, and contravention of an order. He was scheduled to appear at the Tully Magistrates Court on March 4.

Stolen Bush camera, Ellerbeck BETWEEN March 4 and 8 a green coloured Moultrie Trail Camera was allegedly stolen from the Girramay National Park, along the Sandfly maintenance track. Anyone with any information is encouraged to contact police and quote reference number QP2100449927.

Traffic offences WHILE conducting RBTs on South Mission Beach Road around 3pm on February 17, officers detected that a 23-year-old Mission beach man’s vehicle was unregistered and uninsured. He was issued with two traffic infringement notices amounting to $853. On February 5, a 44-year-old Mission Beach man was intercepted around 10pm on Donkin Lane. As a result of the interception, it was detected his licence had expired. He was issued with a $204 traffic infringement notice. A 52-year-old Bingil Bay man was detected with an expired licence around 10pm on February 27. He too was issued with a $204 traffic infringement notice. You can check the status of your registration and licence online at https:// www.tmr.qld.gov.au. Or, you can do a

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quick check on the registration number of the vehicle you’re going to drive through the free Queensland registration check mobile app which you can download to your phone. You can also check your registration by calling the Department of Transport and Main Roads on 13 23 80, or checking the due date by looking on your registration documentation for when you paid last time.

Appeal for information AT around 11.30pm on February 6, an altercation occurred outside a cafe on Donkin Lane, Mission Beach. A woman sustained grazes and bruises to her face, feet and arms as a result. If you have any information about this incident, please contact police and quote reference number QP2100247447. Between 7am and 10am on February 24, a man was acting inappropriately on Mission Beach. If you have any information about this incident, please contact police and quote reference number QP2100362066. Damage was caused to a Reid Road address on January 29 between 12am and 1pm. The glass front door was smashed and entry was not gained to the dwelling. If you have any information about this incident, please contact police and quote reference number QP2100253245.

Appeal for witnesses, Flying Fish Point INNISFAIL Police are appealing for any witnesses who may have been in the area of Enid Street, Flying Fish Point between 3pm and 10pm on March 6. Initial investigation suggest entry was gained to a house on Enid Street and items including ‘DJ’ equipment as depicted, a virtual reality gaming set, an Adina and a G-Shock watch, two pairs of Spotters sunglasses, and a Nikon camera were stolen from the address. Anyone with any information is encouraged to contact police and quote reference number QP2100439381.

6.30pm on February 13. A 38-year-old South Mission Beach man was sitting in his vehicle and allegedly became noncompliant with officers when they

The Stolen Honda XR600 is similar to the model pictured, but with blue side plates

Stolen DJ equipment QP2100439381 refers

SCHOOL 12 | Felicity Caruana from Innisfail State College wins Lions Youth of the Year club final Wet Tropic Times

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Lions Youth of the Year club final winner Felicity Caruana, public speaking winner Dekotah Terewaamu from Innisfail State College and Katerina Banno from Babinda State School with Innisfail Lioness Club members. you think Australia can have a positive could enter and the first integrated Youth leadership for our youth as well as MARIA GIRGENTI INNISFAIL Lioness Club recently hosted the Lions Youth of the Year club final at Innisfail State College auditorium where three senior students participated in the presence of teachers, family members and Babinda Lions Club members. Sponsored by National Australia Bank, Felicity Caruana from Innisfail College was judged the Lioness overall winner while Dekotah Terewaamu from Innisfail State College was named Best Public Speaker. Contestants were Katerina Banno from Babinda State School, Dekotah Terewaamu and Felicity Caruana from Innisfail State College. The three judges were Kim Agli from Cassowary Coast Regional Council, Sam Pagano Innisfail-Fitzgerald Rotary, and Helen Marozzi of National Australia Bank, who privately conducted a 35 40-minute personal interview earlier in the day with each contestant. Judges assessed contestants on initiatives taken at school, activities and community involvement outside of school, leadership, sporting, citizenship, personality, general knowledge, presentation during the interview and school academic achievements. A maximum of 70 points could be achieved during the interview, while the remaining 30 points could be achieved in the public speaking component of the contest. In the evening, these three contestants received the same two impromptu questions and were asked their opinion on different topics set by the judging panel. A maximum of two minutes was allocated to answer the first question Do

effect on climate change? All contestants agreed Australia as a whole and every person can have a positive effect by making even the smallest of changes. The second question was What do you see as the positive and negative impacts of social media on today's society? The positives were keeping connected with family and friends and easy access to news and worldwide issues, while the negatives were cyber bullying and mental health issues such as anxiety and depression. Each contestant then delivered a fiveminute prepared speech of their own choice of topics which were the positive and negative impacts of COVID-19 and how it has changed human lives, exposing the misogynistic attitude of the mini skirt and showing respect and changing laws to preserve Australian indigenous culture and land. Special mentions were made for parents and family, Innisfail Lioness and Babinda Lions members with special presentations made to teachers, Innisfail State College Acting Principal Tanya Martin, judges, MC Christine Pascoe, timekeeper Lynette Stephenson, Innisfail State College P&C President Les Moule and his wife Yvonne, while the contestants were presented with club level participation certificates. The Lions Youth of the Year, which was an initiative of the late Jamie Jamieson, a respected member of City of Brisbane Lions Club, is open to young people aged 15 to 19, and the first final was held at Lennons Hotel, Brisbane on December 17, 1964. The Quest was originally for boys and two years later the event was adopted as a National Lions project. It wasn't until 1979 in Perth where it was decided girls

of the Year Quest followed in 1980.

Over the years, the Quest has grown in stature and is now considered to be the blue-ribbon event on the Lions Club calendar. to

Lions Youth of the Year is designed encourage, foster and develop

improve skills such as public speaking, at the age when they are about to enter employment or higher education. Caruana will now progress to the next stage and compete at the Zone finals in Ingham this Saturday, March 13, and the winners of this will then progress to Regional level.

Innisfail State College students Dekotah Terewaamu was the Public Speaker winner and Felicity Caruana was judged the overall winner of Lions Youth of the Year club final.

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Innisfail State School students working towards greater things

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The school welcomed new Year 5/6 teacher Miss Emma Parkes who has come from St Augustine's Catholic School, Mossman where she has been teaching for the past two years.

following the overarching Every Student Succeeding - State Schools Improvement Strategy 2020 - 2024. The priorities are the success and well-being for all students through each stage of learning in an inclusive education system, as well as continuous improvement in teaching, learning and assessment of the Queensland Kindergarten Learning Guideline, Australian Curriculum and senior syllabuses.

Karen Spannagle is also the school's Head of Curriculum who will assist supply teachers with curriculum.

pedagogy.

MARIA GIRGENTI INNISFAIL State School have started the 2021 year strongly with 15 Preps and well over 100 students having settled in well and focused on learning.

For the first time in 2021, the school has STEM captains Matthias, Keenan, Robert and Jacob and the STEM program will be coordinated by teacher Angela Whitehead who is organising STEM equipment for younger students and will be running lunchtime classes in Robotics. Innisfail State School captains for 2021 are Esther and Phoenix G, while sports house captains are Trevor and Kayden (Crocodiles) and Logan and Phoenix W (Cassowaries). Innisfail

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Year 5/6 teacher Emma Parkes and Principal Tania Kaitara with Innisfail The school's Annual Improvement State School captains, sports house captains and STEM captains. Plan will focus on reading, writing and Absent: Kayden ISS has strong connections with all community stakeholders such as Mamu Health Service, Intensive Family Support and Mums and Bubs. The cluster primary schools work collaboratively for the betterment of students in all primary schools from Prep to Year 6. ISS has a new computer lab in the library with 30 new computers which is enough for every class to do NAPLAN testing sessions, so if it goes ahead this year it will be done online. During Term 1, students will take part in rugby league and netball gala days in

Innisfail, as well as swimming lessons for Years 1 - 6. Last month, Colleen Carroll and Principal Tania Kaitara accompanied the 10 school leaders to a highly successful GRIP leadership workshop in Cairns, which involved many schools in the Canecutter cluster and Far North Queensland region. Students strive to follow the school motto of 'Working Towards Greater Things' and making smart choices to Learn, Show Respect, Act Responsibly and Act Safely.

ISS supports inclusive education and welcomes all families from a diverse range of cultural backgrounds, and all students are well supported to reach their full potential. Principal Tania Kaitara who is in her 13th year at the school said she strongly advocates that 'state schools are great schools'. Enrolments are still open from Prep to Year 6. Please contact the school on 4061 0333 for further information. For updates and upcoming events, visit the Innisfail State School Facebook page.

Young Halifax Leaders Honoured at 2021 Induction Ceremony TIFFANY PORTER YEAR 6 youth from St Peter’s Catholic School were inducted in as new school leaders by Father Damian McGrath during a special Leaders Induction Mass at St Peter’s Parish in Halifax on Friday 5th March. Having been postponed due to inclement weather, the atmosphere was energetic but casual; friendly, chatty parents filtering in after equally pleasant and chatty children. The mass, led by Father Damien and attended by a single altar girl, Charli Matthews, was at once both reverent and contemporary, a perfect blend of formal and informal. After a welcome by Principal Mary-Ellen Pattinson, the mass opened in worship, which was followed by an Acknowledgement of Country by bright young indigenous student, Kingsley Nipper. The mass then resumed involving worship, scripture readings, and prayer, a series of prayers being read by a line of Year 3 students. Then the Year 6 School Captains were voted in, selected by students

and teachers. School Captain Drazik Gileppa, Vice Captain Sophie Colson and Sports Captains Gabriel Lake and Hayes Caruso walked to the stage and accepted their badges. Then the Senior leaders were called up, Beau Adams, Kiarna Dunne, Evan Toigo and Arliyah Gullo coming to the front of the room. Family members, mostly parents and grandparents, presented their badges handed to them by the principal, and pinned them on their children with pride, before filing in line behind them on the stage.

Classmates, teachers and parents from St Peter’s Catholic School bless the Year 6 Inductees during a special mass at St Peter’s Parish, Halifax.

The young leaders were then handed the leadership pledge which they recited, promising to lead with duty, honour and heart. Then the whole congregation, students, teachers, parents and extended families present, extended their hands to the newly ordained leaders and blessed them in prayer. Immediately on finishing, the congregation began gently humming again with conversation as people filed out and the parents went to the library to enjoy some refreshments with the freshly honoured Year Sixers.

Year Six Inductees from left to right: Evan Toigo, Arliyah Gullo, Kiarna Dunne, Beau Adams, Drazik Gileppa, Sophie Colson, Gabriel Lake and Hayes Caruso; standing in front of their parents with Principal Pattinson to the side near the conclusion of the ceremony.

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IT is amazing what a difference a week of sunny weather makes! The last 7 days of sun have done wonders for our crops after all the rain, and now we turn our attention to pre harvest sampling . Since 2019, pre harvest sampling of cane is done in-field. Prior to this, Tully sugar had a pre-harvest service, but growers would have to bring cane samples to the mill. This year we are starting sampling earlier, to offer growers the chance to sample crops where Moddus crop ripener may be used. Sugar cane makes the sugar in the leaves through the process of photosynthesis and this sugar is then transported into the stem, filling up from the base first. An early CCS variety fills up quickly, while a later one will do this more slowly. Other factors such as moisture content also influence the final CCS results. Because the crop fills up from the base first, when sampling over the coming weeks, we will cut the cane stalks in half, sampling the top and bottom halves separately. The juice is extracted using the mobile mill and samples are placed on a piece of equipment called a portable refractometer, which gives us a reading from

which we can determine potential CCS. The bottom half will almost certainly have CCS, while the top will have much less. Sampling is done by going into a crop at least 5m from the headland and taking 6-8 stalks from two or 3 stools. If suckers are already present and greater than 1m, one should be taken as part of the sampling because this is what the harvester will do. The stalks are cut in half and sampled, and once the difference between the top and bottom half is one or less on the refractometer, we say the crop is ready to harvest. By sampling over the next few weeks on blocks that a grower may wish to use Moddus on, we can determine how quickly or slowly the crop is ripening, and it may influence the decision where Moddus is applied.

This week we ran several meetings to discuss Moddus use with the following points made: 1. The crop Moddus is applied to needs to be healthy with little or no leaf diseases or RSD. 2. Bigger tonnage crops work best because we are adding CCS to an already high yielding crop. 3. Ideally, sampling is carried out each week leading up to Moddus application. 4. Moddus is applied 6- 10 weeks before harvest, which means most applications will be done by midApril if growers are going to harvest the treated cane first round. Therefore, sampling will start the week after next. For any further information, or to receive a copy of the notes from these meetings, call 0400 586 968.

Backing the next generation Farm Management of smart farmers FARMERS are being given a helping hand to adopt the next generation of sustainable farming practices in the latest round of the Australian Government’s Smart Farms Small Grants. • 84 projects to share in $6.48 million Smart Farms Small Grants funding • Focus is on supporting Australian farmers to adopt innovative practices that increase farm productivity, profitability and protection of natural resources Minister for Agriculture, Drought and Emergency Management David Littleproud said 84 innovative projects aimed at boosting farmers’ agricultural productivity and natural resource management have been awarded funding. “Our farmers produce the best food and fibre in the world because of their ingenuity, resilience and incredible work ethic,” Minister Littleproud said. “They have always looked after the land and this program supports their continued environmental stewardship by backing clever ideas that deliver onground results. “The government is investing almost $6.5 million through the fourth round of Smart Farms Small Grants. “These grants aim to improve environmental, economic and social outcomes through better sustainability, productivity and profitability in the food, fibre and forestry industries. One such project, being delivered by Birchip Cropping Group, is investigating the use of multispecies cover crops in low rainfall broadacre mixed farming. “The project will focus on providing outcomes that benefit mixed farming systems, where livestock can supplement a winter cash crop operation,” said Birchip Cropping Group CEO, Fiona Best. “Using local knowledge, we will help our farmers make better, more cost-effective crop management decisions that optimise soil health.” Another project, being delivered by Mallee Sustainable Farming is looking to deliver research and development to the farm by establishing industry-led digital extension hubs across Victoria, South Australia and the New South Wales mallee. “This exciting work will provide virtual access to local

research sites and curate a continuous Q&A service for farmers visiting the hubs,” said Mallee Sustainable Farming Executive Officer, Lachlan Sutton “By linking farmers to farmers, and farmers to researchers virtually we can get information out to them while they’re in the tractor cab. For time poor farmers, this will be a total game changer and allow us to deliver improvements across up to 4 million hectares MSF covers as well as the rest of Australia.” “These are just two examples of how grower groups, landcare groups and other organisations are helping farmers to think clever and make a real impact on the ground”, Minister Littleproud said. “I am excited by all of the great ideas put forward by the successful applicants under Smart Farms Small Grants. “This is a key National Landcare Program initiative and part of the government’s commitment to helping industry towards its target of growing the sector to $100 billion by 2030.” For a full list of successful grantees visiting the Australian Government investment in Landcare page here Fast Facts: • The Smart Farms program is the key agriculture portfolio initiative under phase two of the $1.1 billion National Landcare Program. • The program comprises the Smart Farming Partnerships, Smart Farms Small Grants and Building Landcare Community and Capacity grant programs. • To date, including this fourth funding round, Smart Farms Small Grants has funded a total of 384 projects to the value of $25.5 million. • An additional two rounds of Smart Farms Small Grants are anticipated with funding of up to $18 million. • The government is investing almost $6.5 million funding 84 projects through the fourth round of Smart Farms Small Grants towards a diverse range of local projects across Australia. Grants were available for between $5,000 and $100,000 for farmers, fishers and community groups. • For more details visit the Australian Government investment in Landcare webpage here

Deposits Scheme evaluation

FARMERS are encouraged to have their say on an evaluation of the Farm Management Deposits Scheme (FMDS) to ensure it meets the needs of users and operates efficiently. • The Australian Government is evaluating the Farm Management Deposits Scheme (FMDS) • The FMDS allows primary producers to set aside pre-tax income in good times to cover low-income years Minister for Agriculture, Drought and Emergency Management David Littleproud said the Department of Agriculture, Water and the Environment was undertaking the evaluation as part of the Australian Government’s Drought Response, Resilience and Preparedness Plan. “The FMDS helps farmers to deal with the fluctuating income streams that come with climatic variationsand changing market conditions,” Minister Littleproud said. “Its aim is to help farmers build financial selfreliance, manage risks and prepare for tough times. “Farmers can have their say on how well the FMDS works and how it should work into the future. “The evaluation provides an opportunity to determine what areas need improving. “It is one of a number of tax measures designed to assist our farmers improve cash flow and provide an incentive for improved risk management. “We need to get the settings right to ensure it remains a fit for purpose tool for farmers.” The evaluation report will be provided to government for consideration mid-year. For more information or to Have Your Say visit https://haveyoursay.awe.gov.au/farmmanagement-deposit-scheme-evaluation

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Bowls News Babinda Bowls Club WINNERS of social bowls on Thursday were John Sheehan/Ron Omodei, runners up were Bill Price/ Jim Azzopardi. Names in by 1.00 for 1.30pm start next Thursday. Gordonvale were too good for us on their green on Saturday, in the Barry Wallis shield. Let’s see if we can defeat Silkwood on their green this Saturday at 1pm. Selected players check the board, and maybe some club competitions.

South Johnstone Bowls 6/3/21: Barry Wallis Shield Game 5 held at Gordonvale Sat 1.00pm. Results: Cairns def Sth Johnstone 46 to 34. This Saturday, South Johnstone will travel to Silkwood to play against Innisfail with the team to advised. Twilight Bowls are on Friday the 12th of March. The night kicks off with a Barbeque at 6pm with bowls at commencing at 6:30pm. There will be a raffle on the night and the members draw cost is $15 with the club open from 5pm. Champion of Champions are now open in Singles, Pairs and Fours. If wanting to nominate, please contact Tim or put your name down at the club.

Ingham Bowls BAREFOOT Bowls Results for... 04/03/21 Jan Johnson, John Lone, John Piotto drew with Anita Norton, Bob Bell & Alf Di Bella 13 – 13 Lynette Croton, Mark Serence, Andrew Cole v lost to George Croton, Sam Vechio & Stan Richards 9 – 10 Audrey Scott, Maria Moore, Elsa Piotto defeated Tom Newsam, Danny Chappell & Stan Cotton 21 – 10 Card drawn out was the highest winning score... Winners, A Scott, M Moore & E Piotto Friday Men’s Pairs for... 04/03/21 Winners Bob Bell & Terry George Bob Bell & Terry George def. Kevin Lawlor & Allan Hodson 16 – 9 Dwain Piotto & John Piotto def. John Eddleston & Pat Ryan 20 – 17 S Scott, Kevin Walker & Ren Cantatore def. John Holmes, Russell Peterson & Tony Koop 17 – 16 Rico Basaglia & Andrew Cole def. Gary Brierley & Jeff Crossman 18 – 16 Stan Cotton & John Hamlyn def. Trevor Pallanza & Allan Torielli 20 – 17 Mixed Social Bowls for... 07/03/21 Winning team was Judy Fenoglio, Allan Torielli & John Piotto Judy Fenoglio, Allan Torielli, John Piotto def. Carmel Wickens, John Holmes & Tony Koop 27 – 13 (17 points to 7) John Lone, Janese Craven, Pat Ryan def. Luisa Di Bella, Michael Bube & Ren Cantatore 18 – 6 (16 points to 6) Jan Colson, Elsa Piotto, Len Mahon def. Kay Rotondo, John Eddleston & Andrew Cole 17 – 14 (15 points to 7) Neville Wickens, Bev Eddleston, Norma Evans, Alf Di Bella def. Maria Moore, Grace Cockrell, David Horsley & John Hamlyn 15 – 8 (15 points to 8) Men’s Competition Results... Open Pairs... K Lawlor J Crossman def. D Piotto & J Piotto 19 – 17 Open Singles... Russell Peterson def. Allan Torielli 26 – 13 Tuesday’s Bar open from 4 pm to 6 pm

Thursday’s Barefoot Bowls Triples... at 6 pm... Names on the board by 5.30 pm... Ring 07 4746 2117 to put your name on the board. Men’s Friday Pairs... at 2.15 pm... names in to the club by 1.45 pm... Ring 07 4776 2117 to nominate. 14/03/21 ... Bar Roster... Allan Hodson Sunday Social Selector... Tony Koop Men, please check the notice for scheduled competitions to be played.

Ingham Ladies Bowls TODAY saw the 1st game in the Round Robin Series of the B Grade Singles. Jan Colson, who had never played a singles game before, narrowly defeated Maria Moore 25 /21. Jan was down and stuck on 12 points for a few ends, but fought back well to finally win the match – good game, both of you. Social play J. Fenoglio. K. Rotondo, E. Piotto 21 defeated B. Eddleston, G. Cockrell, S. Ryan 16. Welcome to our new player Lynette Croton who was teamed up with C. Barnes, J. Casanovas, P. Miguel 19 v A. Barron, C. Wickens, J. Craven, L. Melvin 14. There will be no Ladies bowls at Ingham next week, see you on the green at Noorla, for a 1pm start.

Innisfail Ladies Bowls ANN Rule will meet Dell Steve in the finals of the B grade final next week, after Ann Rule defeated Catharina Cook and Dell Steve defeated Diana O’Brien in the semi-finals held on Wednesday. In a very close fought social game of fours, Pam Anderson, Sue Morrison, Helen Paterson and Joan Atkinson defeated Eileen Hamann, Louise Hoskins, Lyn Stevenson and Dian Catalan 15-14.

Friday, March 12, 2021 A Fudriga, J Leach, J Righetti drew M Blake, M Thompson, S Gough 16 to 16 Social - Triples: B Haupt, C Gard (K Haupt) def J Thompson, F Rosadi, (K Haupt) 20 to 13

Tully Bowls WEDNESDAY 3rd. Joanne Townsend, Avis Ray (8) v John Taylor, Joan Merce r(16). Ray Downing, Pauline Edwards, Val Bradley (10) v Rod Bradley, Robyn Brunello, Bev Harrop (14). Winners were John Taylor and Joan Mercer. Sunday 7th. A good roll up of 24 players. Team 6 Ray Downing, Adrain Woollard, Val Bradley(7) v Team 5 Leno Ceccato,Ray Wicks,Joanne Mercer.(8). Team 7 Mary Bacic,Bev Achilles, Rita Hudson (4) v Team 8 Ian Revie, Joanne Townsend, Ron Sanini (16). Team 2 Robyn Brunello, Rod Bradley, Pam Staier (13) v Team 1 John Browns team (5). Team 3 Phil, Pauline Edwards, Bev Harrop (3) v Team 4 John Taylor, Peter Smith, Judy Hood (11). After Smoko Team 5 (9) v Team 4 (6). Team 3 (19) v Team 6 (12). Team 2 (15) v Team 8 (7). Team7 (18) v Team 1 (2). Winners on the day were Robyn Brunello, Rod Bradley, Pam Staier. Thanks to Rod Bradley who has once again put his hand up to be the Men’s Game Director and TFNQ Delegate. Our Club welcomes you to come and join us playing social bowls on Sunday at 1.30 pm and Wednesday’s at 6pm to 8pm. Names in 30 minutes before game. Happy Days and Good Bowling!

Innisfail ladies lost their first pennants game to Atherton on Monday. Innisfail now meet Edmonton on Thursday and Mossman on Monday.

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The ladies will hold their meeting at the club next Wednesday morning, and play their games at South Johnstone Bowls Club in the afternoon.

D. Moggon A. La Rosa M. May G.Rose 21 def R. Rose V. Raiteri C. Cavallo C. Byrns 9

Innisfail Mens Bowls LAST Thursday’s social bowls winners were the team of Joe Van Tienen, Greg Steve, Rod Bradley and Michael de Vries, while Sam Pagano’s team won the mixed social bowls last Saturday. Chris McCaffery had a battle on his hands to overcome the consistent George Edgerton to win his club singles game. Joe Van Tienen defeated Barry Smith in the C grade singles.

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J. Gigenti C. Hewett J. Vezzoli K. Wegert 24 def M. Todd R. Peterson J. Leonardi S. Cotton 17 Winner on day was G. Rose’s team. Championship Fours results Team 2 C. Pizzi M. Bondiera S. Pizzi C. Ellems 20 def Team 3 G. Bison N. Mancuso J. Aranas A. Wegert 18. Reminder of Noorla Goodwill 17th March 1pm Start.

In club pairs, Mal Clifford and John Kremastos defeated Snow Clark and Greg McDonald after playing for four hours. The score was 17-17 at 20 ends. The final end saw Clark and McDonald holding five shots, then Clifford played his first drive of the day to snatch a win on the final bowl of the game. Jim Martinod, Graeme Anderson, Sam Micale and John Kremastos defeated Sergio Dalla Pozza, Alan Morrison, George Edgerton and Sam Pagano in club fours, after having to replay the final end after a draw. The Barry Wallis Shield team suffered a defeat by Silkwood on Saturday in Gordonvale. In a must win game this Saturday, Innisfail play South Johnstone at Silkwood.

Macknade Bowls PLAYED on: 4 March 2021 Social – Rinks: M Marbelli, C Gard, J Eyre (S Gough) def A Fudriga, J Piotto, J Leach (S Gough) 18 to 15. Social – Triples: S Maggiora, F Rosadi, J Colson def E Piotto, L Marbelli, K Haupt 15 to 13 Played on: 7 March 2021 Social – Triples: L Marbelli, M Dorey, B Cummins def M Marbelli, J Eyre, L Schifilliti 24 to 17 Social – Triples:

Noorla Bowls: Wednesdays Winning team G.Rose D.Moggon M.May absent A.LaRosa.

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Bowls News Continued Silkwood Bowls Club SATURDAY 6th March: The Barry Wallis Shield Round 5 at Gordonvale Silkwood Bowls Club was represented by two teams. Team Dan Dunne, Bryan Meyers, Russ Marsden and Barry Green all played a great game and drew 16/16, congratulations! Team Morris Pedrola, Steve Howe, Tony Cates and David Irwin played against

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6-3-2021 - 28 golfers braved the hot and humid conditions today for the Hotel Tully Monthly Medal which was well won by Mervyn Hiscox with a fantastic score of 62 nett. Looks like our new monthly medal sponsor is bringing out the best in our golfers. Runner up was last month’s winner Mikey Davis with a fine 66 nett, beating home third place winner Morgan Smith who shot a score of 67 nett. Rounding out the placings was Carlo Manno with a 69 nett. Well done to all our winners. NTPS Ladies 2/11, 7/16 & 5/14 was won by Kim Robertson, and the men's winner on 2/11 was Johno Dean and 7/16 was won by Noel Wagner. Next

Innisfail with a successful win of 20/14. We are proud of our 2 competing teams and hope for a repeat performance at the next round at Silkwood the 13th of March. GO SILKWOOD! Sunday 7th: Social Games Delmo Tarditi and Dan Dunne def. Tony Cates and Barry Green 22/13. Denise Charman, Beverly Marsden/Morris Pedrola and Alan Hudson def. Mick DeVries, Anna Della Bella and Mirella Berryman/Daniel Gauci 21/14 Wednesday 10th: Welcome to our visitors, Arlener and Phil Lawler, and Karen Weisser, hope you had an enjoyable time Saturday’s game is Verses Par sponsored by QLD Steel & Equipment. 28 players also played Thursdays afternoon’s Sporters with Graham Lauridsen winning with 22 points. 6 hole winner Morgan Smith had 14 points resulting in him winning on a countback. Rundown winners were Robert Milini and Kevin Edwards both on 18 points. NTP winners 1/10 Noel Wagner 2/11 Mike Kennedy 3/12 Johno Dean 5/14 Jim Boston 7/16 Louis Lardi & on 9/18 C Grade Roy Favier.

El Arish Golf AFTER the ‘hair-raising’ low last Monday, our course dried out beautifully for two of our comps to proceed. Thurs SPORTERS had a great field playing the 1st 9 Stroke event with results as follows: Winner: Jackson

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at our Green. Rod Bradley and Arlener Lawler def. Phil Lawler and Val Bradley 21/13. Alan Hudson, Tim Wallis and Ann Hollingworth def Barry Green, Russ Marsden and Karen Weisser 22/10. “Dutchy” and Jean Messina def. Delmo Tarditi and Anna Della Bella 32/9. Friday Night is our traditional BBQ and Bare Foot Bowling. Start at 6pm. For those who want to experience the fun and challenges of lawn bowls — we offer FREE COACHING LESSONS. Age got no limit. Our contact No. is 0459 211 552. in doubt of play give us a call. All are welcome. SBC members and those who want to join us, Yearly Membership fees is $100.00 For second club members the yearly fee is $20.00. You can also follow us on Facebook. Piner 28 - 2nd: Ben Wiltshire 29 - 3rd: Col Bidgood 34. Col also won the Least Putts with 12. NTP winners: #1 Mattie Smith - #2 Nyall Trickey - #3 Jake Perkins - #4 Greg Eales - #7 A.Cook. All winners thank Coastal Marine, who were last Thursday’s Sponsor. SATURDAY our Monthly Medal for March was played with MENS Winner - Jamie Smith on 63 Nett with Paul Marland 2nd on a c/back to Tony Haydock both on 67 Nett. LADIES Winner - Kelly Cavallaro on 66 Nett with Marie Pavan r/up on 73 Nett. NTP #2/11 Men’s taken by Jamie Smith and #4/13 All-In won by Lisa Spiegler. Because of a smaller field than usual with many of our players supporting the Mt Garnet W’end, we’ve had a reshuffle of the nominated sponsored event for this Saturday:- a Stableford event will be played sponsored by Tigers Leagues Club - Tully. Players, enjoy your Mt Garnet w’end - travel safely and bring ‘bring home the bacon’.

Innisfail junior golfers attend first session with PGA professional Luke Newman

NOW that Cyclone Niran has made its way south-east, and the weather forecast has improved, local golfers are looking forward to sunny skies and clear fairways. The 3G team achieved greatness last week clearing the course of fallen branches and mowing the course in preparation for golf last weekend. A small bit of recognition goes a long way so a huge thanks to the 3G team from the committee, members and social players. Anyone who can spare an hour or two, please contact Andrew Rose to lend a helping hand on the course.

A big field for Wednesday's All Sporters 9-hole competition on February 24 with 19 players battling it out on the course. Vaughan Smith had a stellar round to secure the win. 1st: Vaughan Smith 23pts 2nd: Rod Ingram 21pts 3rd: Jim Ferguson 20pts c/b Friday's Sporters 9-hole competition was washed out yet again. Despite the not so ideal weather conditions, 18 players got out to test their wet weather skills in Peak Aviation 18-hole Stableford held on February 27. Andrew Rose loves a wet track and shot another impressive round of 1 under (69 off the stick) and 37 points while Luke Peters and Ian Saunderson also tied on 37 points. The round of the day came from Jason Edmondson, who lit up the course in the morning with 40 points and claimed the win. 1st: Jason Edmondson 40pts 2nd: Ian Saunderson 37pts c/b 3rd: Andrew Rose 37pts c/b 4th: Luke Peters 37pts

Note: Members are advised that flags are to remain in the hole and there is hand sanitiser available on each NTP, if you get the pin shot. There has been some talk around the club about adopting the new Queensland Government COVID-19 Check In App/ System so watch this space. Junior golfers had a great session with Luke Newman last Friday where they learned a lot about setting up their workstation, and tips on how to look like a golfer. Newman issued an 'Around the World' challenge to the juniors to reach 20 in a row and they applied the pressure to young Caine Cockle who just missed putt number 17. It will be interesting to see how many juniors are practising the challenge for when Luke visits the club again on Friday, March 26. For further updates and upcoming events, please visit Innisfail Golf Club Facebook page to keep up with golf around our region. Upcoming Events Wednesday All Sporters competition from 12pm, groups of 4 permitted Friday Sporters competition - from 12pm and 2pm, groups of 4 permitted online bookings Saturday competition - Golf World Monthly Medal - 7.30am and 12.00pm tee off - online bookings March 13 - Innisfail Skip Bin Hire Stableford March 20 - Hoad Business Development Stroke March 26 - Coaching with Luke Newman March 27 - SACOA 4BBB Aggregate Stableford March 28 - Junior Golf

Luke Newman, a PGA professional from Cairns, ran his first session for junior golfers at Innisfail Golf Club

Vaughan Smith was the winner of Wednesday All Sporters 9-hole competition held on February 24 at Innisfail Golf Club

Innisfail junior golf winners Declan Coffey, Caine Cockle, Finn Jensen and Jayden Hawkswell

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Etty Bay surf life savers to compete in Queensland Youth State Championships on Gold Coast MARIA GIRGENTI NINE junior life savers from Etty Bay Surf Life Saving Club will travel to the Gold Coast this week to compete in the Queensland Youth State Championships being held at North Kirra Surf Life Saving Club. The three-day action-packed event which runs from March 12 - 14 will see thousands of the next generation of superstars battling it out on the surf and sand in their quest for state glory. This is the largest and most prestigious event for Under 11 to 15 age categories showcasing the finest talent in surf sports from across Queensland. Beau Westcott, Isabelle Peake, Eden Cini, Charlotte Cook, Kai Westcott, Kodi Worth, Natalie Cook, Daisy Conroy and Kai Greven are part of the North Queensland branch team, and will

be competing in a range of individual events including beach sprints, beach flags, swim, Iron person, surf and board race, as well as numerous team events. Age managers Marty Westcott, Blaise Cini, Marty Cook and Peter Greven are also part of the Etty Bay team and will accompany the juniors. These dedicated young athletes have been training six days a week for the past five months, which is their off-season, in preparation for this competition. This is a huge commitment on their behalf, because the North Queensland season runs through winter from April to the end of October, which is different from all other regions in the state as their season runs through summer. Members of the Etty Bay Surf Age Managers with juniors from Etty Bay Surf Life Saving Club, who Life Saving Club community wish all will be competing in Queensland Youth State Championships on the competitors the very best of luck. Gold Coast from March 12 - 14

Shane Muriata AS I put the magical lamp down after finding it on the beach at Lower Tully on the weekend, the genie appeared that looked like Will Smith to grant me 3 wishes. As I stood long and hard with a burning desire to ask for a crap-load of funds to buy my first ever Mustang and a KFC franchise, I realised I only had one wish that was coming true this Thursday night… and that was sitting back in the recliner and enjoying another National Rugby League episode, which will be the 2021 season kick-off between the Melbourne Storms and the South Sydney Rabbitohs. Friday night footy will lead us to the Dogs and the Knights of Newcastle to battle it out, before my team, the Brisbane Broncos, take on the ever improving, if not disappointing, Parramatta Eels. Which leads me to my second wish from the golden lamp, and that was “Please make the Broncos great again”, which sort of half-sounds like the orange-haired dude who ran the USA as the President. After dining out on Eel on Friday night, Saturday will see the New Zealand Warriors have a scuffle with the much-improved poachers that is the Gold Coast Titans, who I have gladly denounced as my third team I hate the most, of course after Manly and the Roosters. Manly will have a handful of a game against the Roosters, whilst the Cowboys of North Qld have a date with the Penny Panthers to round out Super Saturday. The Sunday of my born day will bring

the Green Machine taking on Stuart Russell’s Tigers, and the Sharks and Dragons will finish off round 1. It should be a great weekend of footy, so make sure you make some time to get in front of a TV to see the NRL back in action. As with my last wish, I asked the blue guy that came out of the lamp, “Please do not send anymore wooden spoons to Broncos headquarters for at least 700 years”. With my three wishes already used up on silly footy things instead having a Brad Pitt god-like face or a Zac Efron six-pack, it will have to do until I find a wishbone while dining out on Rainy Daze chicken to get my chance again at making a good wish. Wishful thinking for my NRL club, thank goodness the footy is back. So we move onto the best-ever list of players to have played for their respective club part of my column. This week, we have two special guests who were glad to contribute to the never-ending fairy-tale rugby league story that old people always tell around the footy field fire. My first guest is none other than Tully Tigers legend and pretty good all round guy Mr Tully Canegrower himself, Peter Lucy. He found it hard to put players into a team so he came up with a pretty handy commentary on some former Tigers great. “3 players I would like to throw into the mix that others have not mentioned so far are Bob Abbot, who was a tough hooker, Jim Dargin, a very talented inside back, and Noel Dowman, a front-rower who could sort opposition out when needed”, stated Lucy. “I could not do justice to a side in a town that has produced so much talent over such a long period, some of whom I have seen play since I have been in Tully, and many I have heard about”. Thank you Peter Lucy. Now my next guest was one of the most talented, if not the best, coaches in North Qld for a very long time. He won numerous

CDRL Premierships with the Innisfail Leprechauns and the Mareeba Gladiators. He had that special knack for creating talent and winning footy games. That man is none other than Terry Aquilina. When I finally caught up with him during the week, I was so nervous as I have always admired the great man from a distance. He made a point that he wanted to name a big squad as he had the privilege of coaching some very strong Leps sides in a golden era of success. “I want to make some honourable mentions and didn’t want to leave them out. The manager and assistants were very important” beamed Terry. So without further adieu, in no particular order.

Terry Aquilina’s Best Ever Innisfail Leprechaun Palmer WapauScott Bolten Jerome Lakimo Brian Balderson Ricky Thorby Daniel Briggs Dean Howard Robbie Swain George Savage Paul Ketchell Delane Edwards Ryan Ghetti Herbert Brown Wes Davis Brodie Clubb File Fate (Sofa) Brett Anderson Paul Watson Tui McKenzie Matty Abbot Ben Ketchell Manager and Assistant Coach- Swaggie Nona

Honourable Mentions Grant Swarbricks Glen Wilmett

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MARIA GIRGENTI TWO Innisfail United Football Club teams created history last Saturday when they played Stratford Dolphins in a once-off double header with the Premier Men's playing in the FFA Cup and Premier Women's in the inaugural Kappa Women's Super Cup knockout competitions. Innisfail United Premier Men's team was one of 62 clubs in Queensland to kick off their FFA Cup campaign last weekend, while Innisfail Premier Ladies was one of 32 teams from eight regions in action. Only two points separated Innisfail and Stratford Premier Women's teams after last year's regular season, so this knockout game didn't disappoint with both sides displaying fierce competition. After an entertaining half, both teams were locked at 2 - 2 at the break. Innisfail United Premier women's team finished the match with a historical 4-2 victory against Stratford Dolphins Football Club in their first ever Kappa Women’s Super Cup appearance at Southside Comets home grounds at Walker Road, Edmonton last Saturday. The winning Innisfail team was made up of Mareeta Nicolau, Clara Cini, Isabelle Bushby, Josephine D'Urso, Tess Robertson, Bianca Borg, Sari Ericson, Lucia Trotter, Malorie Haworth, Mia Wilson, and Kayla Turner with Amber Overton, Chloe Musumeci, Gina Andrijevic, Nikala Mills and Kimberley

Bryant as substitutes. Innisfail Premier Women's will now proceed to Round 2 of Kappa Women's Super Cup where they will be up against Mareeba United FC this weekend.

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teams, coaches, referees, and volunteers both past and present who have been part of the Innisfail United Football Club family since it was founded in 1985.

The Kappa Women's Super Cup is Football Queensland's new state-wide women's knockout tournaments with support from official apparel partner Kappa, which will give female footballers across Queensland a ground-breaking platform to showcase their talents. One regional team from Central Queensland, North Queensland, Far North Queensland or Mackay is guaranteed to reach the Kappa Women's Super Cup semi-finals. Two goals against the run of play see Stratford Dolphins go into the halftime break with a 2 - 0 lead over Innisfail United Premier Men's team in Round 1 of the FFA Cup also played at Walker Road, Edmonton. Innisfail's Premier Men's team went down 3 - 0 to a quality Stratford Dolphins side in a fierce and exciting fixture but leaves the boys with their heads up and full of confidence for the upcoming FNQ Football season. Innisfail wish Stratford well for their upcoming season and in their FFA Cup round 2 fixture and wished to thank all the supporters who came out to cheer on both Innisfail teams.

Josephine D'Urso was in action for Innisfail United Premier Women's team when they played against This week is Female Football Week Stratford in round 1 of inaugural which is a great time to celebrate the Kappa Women's Super Cup last amazing history of female footballers, Saturday

Lucia Trotter was in the Innisfail Premier Women's team who made their first appearance in Round 1 of the Kappa Women's Super Cup knockout competition

Tully/Mission Beach Tier 3 cricket team have thrilling T20 win over Innisfail MARIA GIRGENTI

TULLY/MISSION Beach Tier 3 cricketers played their first of four T20 games against Innisfail Thunder Jimmy Maher Cup Blue team at MARCS Park in Mission Beach last Saturday. All of them played well together as a team and the younger players really

stepped up to the mark. A shout out goes to young Jackson Lindsay who made an impressive 30 runs, and the team registered a thrilling win.

Innisfail took a lot of positives from the game, falling only seven runs short of a win. Callum Scullen was the highest run scorer with 36, and was named Player of the Match.

Innisfail Thunder Tier 3 Jimmy Maher Cup Blue cricket team played Tully/Mission Beach in a T20 game last Saturday and fell short by seven runs

Lachlan Vella picked up two wickets, while Scullen, Kyte Keen and Ashton Vecchio all chipped in with one wicket apiece. Mission Beach Cricket Club is holding their end of season presentation and barbecue on Friday, March 26 at MARCS Park, Mission Beach.

The fun starts from 5.30pm with a mini game between players and parents on the oval, followed by a barbecue dinner and presentations. Families who are attending are asked if they could please bring a salad, side dish or dessert to share, and it is BYO alcohol (no glass please). The club will be providing meat, bread and drinks.

Tully/Mission Beach Tier 3 cricket team had a thrilling win against Innisfail at Mission Beach last Saturday

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MARIA GIRGENTI KAI Greven, aged 14, from Innisfail State College was part of the Peninsula team (13 - 19 years age group) who recently competed in Queensland School Sport Triathlon State Championship in Hervey Bay from February 11 - 13. He raced in a super competitive field of close to 80 athletes in the male intermediate category and completed the 500m swim, 15km cycle and 4km run segments in a personal best time. Months of training and preparation by the teenager delivered his best results in all three disciplines. This training has set Greven for a highly competitive season against adults in the local triathlon circuit. Natalie Cook, a Year 9 student from Good Counsel College, was also part of the Peninsula team, and competed in the junior female category at the Queensland School Sport Triathlon State Championship in Hervey Bay. Cook and Greven qualified for the Peninsula team last November after completing the

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course made up of a 300m swim, 10km cycle and 2km run. Greven (13 - 15 years age group) then backed up with an impressive win at the Cairns Crocs Triathlon Club Enticer Duathlon at Yorkeys Knob Beach, which consisted of a 2km run, 10 km cycle and 1 km run where he finished with a time of 00:37:02. Jonathan Camilleri from Innisfail (30 - 39 years) won the Sprint Duathlon in a time of 01:04:37 which consisted of a 5km run, 20km bike and 2.5km run. Kai Greven's younger brother Keean, aged 10, ripped in at Cairns Crocs Duathlon with a fifth place in the Junior Duathlon which consisted of a 1km run, Local triathlete Kai Greven 5km bike ride and 500m run. Greven, along with fellow Etty Bay Surf Life Saving Club members, will join 1,600 athletes from across Queensland who will compete against each other in the Queensland Youth Surf Live Saving State Championships from March 12 14 at North Kirra Surf Live Saving Club on the Gold Coast.

recently achieved a personal best time at the Queensland School Sport Triathlon State Championship in Hervey Bay, and then backed up with an impressive win in the Cairns Crocs Triathlon Club Enticer Duathlon at Yorkeys Knob Beach

Local athletes: Jonathan Camilleri won the Cairns Crocs Triathlon Club Sprint Duathlon, and Kai Greven won the Enticer Duathlon at Yorkeys Knob Beach

Barrier reef big bash cricket THE Barrier Reef big bash 2020 restarts this Friday night, with some high-quality cricket being played at Griffiths Park, Cairns. For those who haven’t seen or heard of this, it is an IPL (Indian Premier League) style comp where all players, barring the 4 captains, go into an auction-style selection process, and the 4 teams (Designer Daredevils TwomeyShriber Thunder, Picconi Badgers and Halpin Hurricanes) take turns picking their players. Numerous local players were lucky enough to be chosen in different franchises. El Arish raised Rhys

Camilleri with the Badgers, Tully’s own Josh Chadwick with Daredevils, from Mission beach Luke Corliss and Brenton Edwards with Designer Daredevils, and from Innisfail Vikki Kumar also with Daredevils and Luke Macavoy selected by The Hurricanes. Over the next few weekends teams will battle it out to be the first champion. If anyone is interested in checking out these games, all entry is free, and each game with have activities and games for kids prior to every fixture. Fixtures are as follows to the right:

Ron Gough on fire at Silkwood Clay Target Club's monthly shoot

The 'Master Blaster' Ron Gough who won three events at Silkwood Clay Target Club's monthly shoot

Alan Birch won the 30 Target Handicap event at Silkwood Clay Target monthly shoot last Sunday

SHOOTERS had fine weather and contended with hot and humid conditions last Sunday when they took part in Silkwood Clay Target Club's monthly shoot for March. The 'Master Blaster' Ron Gough was on fire with the intention of shooting a clean program which he almost achieved, but dropped his very last target of the day and missed out on the shoot off in the Handicap event. Results were as follows: Event 1: 25 Target Double Barrel Cash Divide AA - Equal 1st: Angelo Russo, Barry Lansdown, Michael Thurston, Duncan Sutherland, Ron Gough and Jar Smaniotto, all 25/25 A - 1st: Luke Zammit 25/25; Equal 2nd: John Stella, George Bugeja, Mark Martin, Santo Greco and Daniel Goodwin all 24/25 B - Equal 1st: Alex Seawright, Emma Thurston, Rob Draper, Alan Birch and Sandra Crapella all 24/25 C - 1st: Scott Harper 24/25; Equal 2nd: Adrian Morris, Peter Neilsen and Brett

Coulthard all 22/25

Event 2: 30 Target Medley

AA - 1st: Ron Gough 100/100 (50/50); 2nd: Jar Smaniotto 98/100 (50/50) Shoot off A - 1st: Peter Lupi 50/50; 2nd: Daniel Goodwin 48/50 B - 1st: Alf Strano 49/50; 2nd: Rob Draper 48/50 C - 1st: Scott Harper 68/72 (46/50); 2nd: Adrian Morris 67/71 (46/50) Event 3: 30 Target Single Barrel AA - 1st: Ron Gough 30/30; 2nd: Rebekah Rosendahl 29/30 A - 1st: Santo Greco 28/30; 2nd: Mario Raccanello 27/30 B - 1st: Emma Thurston 29/34 (25/30); 2nd: Sandra Crapella 28/34 (25/30) C - 1st: Adrian Morris 23/30; 2nd: Brett Coulthard 22/30 Event 4: 30 Target Handicap 1st: Alan Birch 30/30; 2nd: Jar Smaniotto 42/43 (29/30); 3rd: David Hobbs 41/43 (29/30)

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Fishing News

RoLy Newton

THE weather bureau got it right with the light winds and great water conditions forecast earlier last week coming into fruition. Several boats took advantage of this and headed out to the main reefs. The reef drop-offs were on fire with great catches of mainly Coral Trout being reported from all the anglers I have talked to. The deep-water rubble patches and wrecks also fired with mountains of Nannygai showing up on the sounder. Boats were managing their catches in an hour or two, which allowed them to head into the shallow reef for a quick swim and then head home early. How these massive schools of Nannygai just appear from nowhere has me puzzled but it is great to see. The Nannygai are also turning up around the rubble patches in the shipping channel along with schools of Trevally. There have also been reports of some early season Spanish Mackerel turning up. At this stage, the size of the Mackerel is quite small, between 60 and 90cm. The Macks have been responding well to trolled deep diving lures or high-speed spinning. The neap tides over last weekend allowed boats to fish the deeper holes between the islands. Fingermark, Nannygai and Trevally made up the majority of the catch with both live baits and jigging soft plastics working well. Very small Spanish and School Mackerel were a problem, with most anglers reporting bite-offs. The Hinchinbrook area in particular fished well for good numbers of Fingermark. Some quality Spanish Mackerel have been caught around the island headlands and reefs. These are mainly lone fish at this time of year, but generally if there is lots of bait over a structure, a Mackerel will not be far away. This is also the time of year the Queen fish turn up in numbers around the islands. Try surface lures; I like poppers in the 10 to 15 cm range.

T I D E T I M E S

The fishing in the estuaries of the coastal creeks was tough over the weekend, however I am sure the action will improve through the week. There was some good Barra caught mostly on live and fresh baits, however there were very few Mangrove Jacks. The Hinchinbrook area offered the most opportunities, with reasonable numbers of Barra and some Salmon caught.

The various weather sites are predicting winds between 10 and 20 knots for this weekend, with the wind speed depending on which site you are looking at. Best bet as always is to get the most up-to-date information before heading out.

The freshwater influence seems to have affected the crabbing, with most boats doing it tough over the past week. This should turn around as the estuaries return to normal salinity. As mentioned in earlier reports, I consider the next three months as the best crabbing months of the year.

If you wish to chase Barra and Jacks, try either side of the afternoon low tide.

Either side of this weekends’ mid-morning high tide suits chasing Grunter around the edge of the sandbars and the drop offs, especially in the Hinchinbrook area.

Don`t forget the crab pots, the crabs should be running by this weekend. Good Fishing! Roly Newton - Tackle World Tully

The freshwater reaches of the coastal creeks are fishing extremely well, with some very good Barra being caught at the mouth of the feeder creeks. Weedless soft plastics such as the various paddle tails and prawn copies are getting the results.

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The young and fit are doing well fishing the headwater creeks for Jungle Perch and Sooty grunter; surface lures in both soft plastics and hard bodies are getting results.

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Quinton Smith steps back into the ring for title fight

Quinton Smith has been putting in the hard yards at Fusion Fight and Fitness Innisfail gym, in preparation for his WKBF Australian Welterweight title fight this Saturday in Caboolture MARIA GIRGENTI LOCAL Muay Thai fighter Quinton 'Da Hitman' Smith will step back into the ring this Saturday and go head-to-head against Shane 'The Honey Badger' Hoogstraten at Best of the Best Bucking and Fighting event at Caboolture Showgrounds. The winner takes all when Smith from Fusion Fight and Fitness Innisfail and Hoogstraten from Karma Muay Thai in Brisbane go head-to-head, as they will be vying for the WKBF Australian Welterweight Title belt (66.8kg) with full Thai rules over five by two-minute rounds. His opponent Hoogstraten, aged 27, is tough, wiry and experienced with a Muay Thai fight record of 14 fights, with seven wins and seven losses. He also has four or five MMA fights behind him and is the holder

Muay Thai fighter Quinton Smith will enter the ring this Saturday, where he will go up against Shane Hoogstraten in a WKBF Australian Welterweight title belt bout

of a MMA international title belt, as well as numerous Muay Thai titles. Smith has 30 fights behind him with 26 wins, four losses and will be looking to add an 11th title belt to his collection. Smith, aged 17, was originally matched up with Brandon Baresic from the Gold Coast, until his opponent pulled out of the fight due to injury. However, thanks to fight promoter Ian Bronson, a replacement was found. The Best of the Best Bucking event in Caboolture features two days of entertainment, including a rodeo, bronco and bull rides, world title fight kickboxing show, sideshow, children's rides, and monster trucks, and will culminate in a fireworks finale on Sunday. After COVID-19 disrupted many sports in 2020,

Smith only had one fight in November last year, and won his main event bout on BEAST Championship 4 in Gladstone to claim his first Pro Featherweight (65.8kg) Muay Thai title belt. This was a brutal encounter against his much older opponent Luke 'Rattlesnake' Ruddick from Snakepit Gym Rockhampton. Smith wanted to thank everyone who has supported him on the journey as a fighter, especially his coach Clayton Cook for passing on all his skills, and loyal sponsors Carana Hair & Beauty, Woop Clothing, Punch Equipment Australia, Batze Electrical, and GS General Supplies Rockhampton. He also wanted to thank his training partners Kyle and Brodie Mayocchi, who are still going strong together for seven years, as well as Daryl Mayocchi and Grattan Willey, who have guided him in the right direction.