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Ingham Raintree Community Market ON Sunday, May 2, a cheque for $1,000 was presented to the wonderful ladies from Ingham Palliative Care. These women play a wonderful role in supporting our hospital in Ingham. Our market is held on 1st and 3rd Sunday of every month, except January, in beautiful Rotary Park, and the money donated was raised from stall-holders fees.

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competed in six Origin games for Queensland in 20012, with his debut game being the last one played at the old Lang Park before it was redeveloped into Suncorp Stadium. His fellow debutants that night included Cowboys’ players, John Buttiegig, and John Doyle, and Brisbane Broncos’ and future Cowboys’ player, Carl Webb.

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IT is not every day that a couple of former State of Origin players walk past the cane in El Arish but that is what happened last week. As the “Wet Tropic Times” reported in its previous edition, former Qld State of Origin player, Chris Walker, is undertaking his “Walk of A Lifetime” challenge from Cairns to the Gold Coast, to raise money for the charities: Beyond Blue, Global Awakening, Rize Up, the Carl Webb Foundation and the Alcohol and Drug Foundation. For the Cairns to Townsville stretch of the walk, he is joined by the 32-game Queensland Origin stalwart, and former Gordonvale junior, Nate Myles. These days, Chris is probably more famous as the uncle of Sydney Roosters’ teen sensation, Sam Walker, but the whole Walker family have been part of the rugby league landscape for a long time. While playing with the Brisbane Broncos, Chris

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Chris was not the first Walker brother to play toplevel footy, as his older brother, Ben, started the Broncos’ connection in 1995. In a career, spanning 12 seasons, Ben played 179 first grades games, 72 for the Broncos, and he also played in the UK with the London Broncos, and Leeds, where his son, Sam, was born. Another brother, Shane, also played 82 games for the Broncos between 1996-2002 and 67 games for South Sydney between 2003-2006. Going back even further, the Walker brothers’ father, Gary, was a champion player in the 1970s and early 1980s, with the Brisbane Norths club. Originally, from Laidley and the All Whites Club in Toowoomba, Gary joined Brisbane Norths in 1978, and was a member of the 1980 premiership side coached by future NZ and 1996 Cowboys coach, Graham Lowe. This premiership side included several players who would go on to play Origin and International Rugby

League. Mark Graham captained NZ for many years and was, at one time, an Assistant Coach with the Cowboys; while Mark Murray played for Queensland and Australia in the 1980s, before moving into coaching. The side also included a young Greg Consecu who made his Queensland debut a year later, then played for Queensland and Australia until 1988, and was an original Brisbane Bronco. Joe Kilroy and the late Ross Henrick also played Origin, and Stan Napa is the father of 2019 Queensland prop, Dylan. Gary Walker was an integral part of the side and his contribution to the game continues through his sons and grandson, Sam. By the way, the side Brisbane Norths beat that day was Brisbane Souths coached by former Australian Captain, Bob McCarthy, and included a young Mal Meninga. Yet another sporting connection for the Walker family is Chris’ uncle, Paul Mills, who played Rugby Union for Queensland in the 1970’s. But back to Chris’s walk! It is a massive undertaking, which will cover 1,757 km over 66 days. He will be joined along the way by various people, like Nate Myles. In this day and age of fast-paced information and, in many cases, time poor lives, where people can sometimes be taken for granted in all the rush, it is great to see big-hearted Chris Walker, former Queensland Origin Flyer undertake this charity walk to help so many others. A true legend of the game! To contribute to Chris’s walk for charity, please go to: www.fundmychallenge.com

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Cassowary Coast Business Women's Network AGM MEMBERS and friends are formally invited to attend the Annual General Meeting of the Cassowary Coast Business Women's Network Annual on Tuesday, May 18. The AGM will be held at Queens Hotel, 74 - 78 Rankin Street, Innisfail from 6.30pm. The formal AGM will be held after the General Meeting and its tabled matters include electing the members of the new Executive Committee, receipt of the Financial Statements for the April 1, 2020 - March 31, 2021 reportable financial year and presenting these financial statements to the Association for adoption. For further information, please email CCBWN Secretary, Leah Mangano, via info@ccbwn.org.au.

Rate Payment Incentive Scheme Winners COUNCIL is excited to announce that the winners for the Rate Payment Incentive Scheme are Robert and Elvera Toscano. The Rate Payment Incentive Scheme aims to provide economic stimulus throughout the Shire. Ratepayers who pay their rates in full and on time are entered in the half- yearly Rate prize draw. The prize is $2,000, which must be spent within the Hinchinbrook Shire.

Tasman’s Parkfest THE TYTO Parklands is the place to be on Saturday, May 22, 2021. There will be fun activities and entertainment to be enjoyed by all. For fitness fanatics, start the day with the TYTO Wetlands parkrun at 7.00am, and undertake a 5km course around the TYTO Wetlands. Then at 9.00am, head to the official opening of the new TYTO Adventure Playground. Following the official opening, be sure to stay around for the arts and crafts, children’s rides, games, and the popular eco cove, until 4.00pm. Music lovers, get your dancing shoes on for Bluewings Band and Zacariah, commencing at 5.00pm until late. The $25,000 Monster Raffle will be drawn at the evening event, and winners will receive additional cash prizes if present. For further information, please visit The Hinchinbrook Way website’s What’s On page.

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organisation, Selectability, officially opened its doors in Ingham on Tuesday, April 27, 2021. Selectability is a not-for-profit organisation. The Mental Health Hub provides a range of National Disability Insurance Scheme and Government funded services to improve the mental wellbeing of individuals and contribute to suicide prevention in the Hinchinbrook Shire. The Mental Health Hub also offers the community an ‘On Your Bike for Mental Health’ service which operates out of the Bike Shed, located at 90 Lannercost Street, Ingham. This program includes a free bicycle loan scheme, bicycle repair workshop, scheduled group rides, break out areas for socialising, tea and coffee making facilities, and access to other support.

in Australia. The aim is to encourage, showcase and reward Australian producers for conducting their businesses with passion and integrity. Bellasato Farm overlooks the stunning Hinchinbrook Island, and this family farm produces the only Queensland bred and grown, award winning, Sommerlad chickens, for sale to local customers and restaurants.

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THE finalists have been announced for the ‘Queensland Hotels Association (QHA) Awards for Excellence’. The Awards honour the achievement of excellence in a wide array of categories and aims to showcase Queensland’s hotels as some of the best in Australia. Congratulations to Lee’s Hotel, ‘The Pub with No Beer’, for being announced as a finalist in the Best Regional Restaurant category. The Herbert Valley Steakhouse located within the iconic Lee’s Hotel, brings quality produce, sourced from Ingham’s surrounds to your plate. The winners will be announced at the ‘QHA Awards for Excellence’ Gala Dinner and Presentation.

Bellasato Farm THE results are in, and the State winners for the ‘Delicious Harvey Norman Produce Awards 2021’, have been announced. Congratulations to Bellasato Farm who have been selected as a State Winner in the ‘From the Paddock’ category. The Awards celebrate the best and most innovative producers and produce

Ingham Annual Show Public Holiday COUNCIL’S nominated Ingham Annual Show Public Holiday was forwarded to the relevant State Government Department, which approved the Ingham Annual Show Public Holiday of Friday, June 25, 2021.

THE Cairns Expo opens this weekend from 7-9 May at the Cairns Showgrounds, showcasing home, caravan, camping and boating solutions. One of their special guest demonstrators is famous camp oven cook, Ron Wilson, AKA Kingbrown, who honed his art on sheep stations west of Bourke, learning from the drovers’ and shearers’ cooks. An avid camp oven collector, Wilson uses vintage Aussie ovens in his catering business but teaches how to use the modern store-bought ovens to “make simple but spectacular meals”. At the expo, he will be demonstrating all kinds of recipes and techniques from stews to bread making. Tickets are only available online at www.CairnsExpo. com.au and cost $15 a day or $18 for the weekend. Children and carers with a Companion Card are free (but still must order tickets online), and Seniors receive a $3 discount.

Lower Herbert Water Quality Program C A N E G R O W E R S Herbert River in partnership with the Great Barrier Reef Foundation held the launch of the Lower Herbert Water Quality Program at TYTO Restaurant in Ingham on Tuesday, April 27, 2021. Various projects available to growers from Program Partners were discussed. The Program aims to prevent 140 tonnes of dissolved inorganic nitrogen from entering the Reef each year. Farmers will have an increased understanding of farm management practices that improve profitability, productivity, and sustainability. The $16.2 million program is being coordinated locally by CANEGROWERS Herbert River.

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Mother’s Day biggest morning tea at Googarra Beach Caravan Park JILLIAN CABLE NINA Jordan, owner with her husband, Ron, of the Googarra Beach Caravan Park, is pleased to invite you to attend her “Mother’s Day Biggest Morning Tea” community event to raise vital funds to assist those impacted by cancer. An ideal opportunity to treat your mother on her special day, the morning tea commences

at 10am on Sunday, May 9, at the Googarra Beach Caravan Park. Entry is $5. Please bring a plate to share. There will be several raffles of donated prizes and a Lucky Door Prize. Nina was overwhelmed by the community’s response in providing these donations, particularly in the context of businesses hit hard by COVID-19.

Nina has participated in the Cancer Council’s Australia’s Biggest Morning Tea since 2016. Unfortunately, last year’s Biggest Morning Tea was cancelled due to COVID-19 restrictions. “I am so pleased to be able to invite the community to the Mother’s Day Biggest Morning Tea event again this year. “ advised Nina Jordan. “It was last held in 2019 and raised $1,790 for the Cancer Council, and I hope to raise this again, or better.” Come along this Sunday to the Googarra Beach Caravan Park and have some fun, meet some new people, and catch up with old friends.

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79th Commemoration of the Battle of the Coral Sea JILLIAN CABLE THE 79th Commemoration of the Battle of the Coral Sea was held last weekend in Cardwell. This major naval battle between the Imperial Japanese Navy and the naval and air forces of the United States and Australia, occurred from May 4-8, 1942 and was historically significant as the first action in which aircraft carriers engaged each other. As the list of military defeats and reversals for the Australian, British, American, and Dutch military and naval forces began to mount, the mood in Australia’s general population in early 1942, was one of depression and an expectation that they would be invaded

by the Japanese at any moment. Although the Japanese sunk the largest number of ships, it was a strategic victory for the Allies and was the first time since the start of WWII that a major Japanese advance had been prevented by the Allies. Most importantly, it reduced the Japanese fighting capacity during the Battle of Midway the following month, preventing them from re-attempting to invade Port Moresby by sea. There were approximately 200 people in attendance at the 79th Commemoration of the Battle of the Coral Sea and special guests included Captain Matthew Ort, U.S

Naval Attaché; Commander Glenn Williams, Co HMAS Cairns; Command Warrant Officer, David Cooke, HMAS Cairns; Councillor, Mark Nolan, Mayor Cassowary Coast Regional Council and Mrs Nolan; Councillor, Jeff Baines, Cassowary Coast Regional Council; Councillor Barry Barnes, Cassowary Coast Regional Council; Member for Hinchinbrook, Nick Dametto; former Queensland Senator, Mr Ian and Mrs Leslie Macdonald; President of the Queensland National Servicemen’s Association, Mr Alex Garlin. “The event was very well organised

and managed. I would like to pass my compliments on to the event to the small committee who do the hard years every year organising it,” said Mayor Mark Nolan.

L-R- Anne Mealing and Noelene Byrne. Photo credit: Cassowary Coast Regional Council

Wreaths presented in honour of the fallen. Photo credit: Cassowary Coast Regional Council

“It was great to see so many schools and children in attendance. These events offer an opportunity to pause, reflect, and remember. It is important for the older generation to transition the traditions and values of these ceremonies to our younger generation, and I am proud to see this occurring.” Advised Mayor Mark Nolan.

Chaplain Russell Smith saying a prayer at the unveiling of the plaque. Photo credit: Cassowary Coast Regional Council

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L-R- Noelene Byrne, Captain US Naval Attache Matthew Ort, Anne Mealing. Photo credit: Cassowary Coast Regional Council

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Response to Rotha Jago THANK you, Rotha, you are correct. I am feeling frustrated at the social disconnect between our older and younger generations. I have observed that both generations are more likely to be community activists than people my age. (We are focused on looking after our families and work, rarely getting time for anything else.) For the older generation, their activism may include becoming members of community associations, such as Rotary. Rotary Clubs’ Mission Statement is: We provide service to others, promote integrity, and advance world understanding, goodwill, and peace through our fellowship of business, professional, and community leaders. Lions Clubs’ Mission Statement is: To empower volunteers to serve their communities, meet humanitarian needs, encourage peace, and promote international understanding through Lions clubs. The QCWA, and other similar groups have comparable missions. Activism for the younger generation seems to be directed towards becoming members of BLM, Antifa, and LGBTQ, etc. BLM’s Mission statement is: We are working for a world where Black lives are no longer systematically targeted for demise. Antifa’s Mission statement is: We disrupt fascist and far right organizing and activity. I am not sure why the two generations do not recognise that they both care about their community and their environment? Farmers do not want their chemicals to go to the reef, and the reality is that water runoff does not benefit them. Therefore, they have spent the last 40+ years working on strategies to ensure that it does not. Young people want to be fed and they love their grandparents and know how hard their grandparents have worked for them. Everyone I know that has spoken to the ‘other side of the generational divide’ in person agrees with them. The issue is the MEDIA!!! :( The ongoing push for clickbait headlines instead of high-quality investigative journalism is destroying societies by pitching people against each other to keep those ‘hot topics’ as controversial as possible. The fear of litigation also results in some companies not being transparent and not wanting to allow journalists to investigate the ‘real’ story in case something is found that will negatively impact their corporate reputation and possibly end up in court. Now companies and governments have media teams who send out press releases, with every word carefully calculated to try and prevent triggerhappy media companies from twisting the facts to make money. It is no wonder that they have become ‘risk-averse’ as opposed to ‘risk-based’ and that their wheels grind very slowly to effect positive change.

Re: ‘Science Matters’ article I was appalled to read the last ‘Science Matters’ column by Gregory Swan. At a time when many Australians are sitting on the fence when it comes to COVID-19 vaccination, I feel it was poor timing to publish this article. Who is Gregory Swan? What are his qualifications? Is the study he has quoted really scientific or just another example uninformed anti-vax sentiment? I would dispute a finding that unvaccinated children are healthier than those who are vaccinated. In Australia, our childhood vaccination rates are well over 90%. Unvaccinated children are protected when they live in a community of mostly vaccinated children. Fatalities from vaccine preventable diseases still do occur in Australia. When investigated, the findings always show that these deaths have occurred because either the vaccination has not been given (by choice or negligence) or by being born outside of Australia in a country where childhood vaccinations are not routinely given. Please Wet Tropic Times be wary of publishing Gregory's "beliefs" under the guise of "Science" if you want readers to take you seriously. Jenny Hall Etty Bay This letter to editor has been replied to in the latest ‘Science matters’ column on page 7

Response to editorial of April 30 YOUR Editorial last week seemed to me to be a cry of frustration. Frustration with disconnection within the community, when so many people want to help others, do the right thing, and avoid causing harm to the environment. They just cannot seem to get on the same page. Why are we so often disconnected? We have managed to co-operate over the Pandemic. Why are we so divided over the environment? Often, we are all talking about Science. Why is Science such a problem? And why do young people so often hotly disagree with us, their elders? What do we understand when we say “science”? I was taught about science as it applies to everyday experiences. For example, I was taught about heat. “Heat rises”, I was told, when I asked why the top part of the oven was hotter than the bottom, which was nearer to the gas flame. Why does heat rise? I asked. Because when the air in the oven heats, it expands. When it expands, it gets lighter, so it goes up and gets caught in the top of the oven’s space. When it is caught in the top of the oven, the heated air heats the oven lining. Because the oven is insulated, it does not let the all the heat pass out into the outside air so the top of the oven gets hotter and hotter and would eventually catch fire if you did not turn the gas down or off. Therefore, conversations about science were instructions about safety. They stuck in your head. They also allowed you to think about other situations

Friday, May 7, 2021 as well. So, science was a way of understanding the World and how things worked. I felt empowered, as the more I knew, the more I could understand. This did not help me when I encountered Climate Change. The first time I heard about “Climate Change”, I was being asked to ‘change my light bulbs. A young scientist who came to talk about ‘Saving the Reef’ told us the most important thing we who lived so close to reef waters, could do, was CHANGE OUR LIGHT BULBS! We who worried about roadside spraying, or the vanishing of sea grasses, or the poisons daily consigned to land fill, were frankly amazed at his advice. Climate Change sounded to me like an advertising campaign. It had echoes of “Regime Change”. That was the slogan for the war in Iraq. I always suspected it was supposed to take our attention away from what we were really doing in Iraq, protecting oil interests etc. So much of “Climate Change” sounds to me like “Marketing Speak”. So much is just taken as true Science when it sounds more like ‘spin’. But our environment is deteriorating fast, so what could be the cause of this environmental crash, that we are experiencing? And are the things the government is doing helping at all? I am afraid I have never warmed to Terrain NRM, the Government’s Natural Resource Management company, or group of companies to be more precise. When I said so to a friend, who is involved with First Nation Australians, she said “They don’t do much, they just write a lot down about things we are doing already. And they like to use GLYPHOSATE.” GLYPHOSATE. Why is so much of it used? Why is it on every roadside, through every cutting, round every sign, beside every railway line? Why is there so much of it on so many shop shelves? It IS an excellent herbicide but why is it so often proclaimed as HARMLESS? The people who bang on about saving our environment, believe that Glyphosate, or Roundup is harmless. How can that be so? Terrain may be doing things for the environment, but by using Glyphosate, are they preventing Nature from saving itself? Think about it! Nature does far more for itself than we can do for it. In spite of the millions of dollars our Governments spend on the Environment, do we know how much Glyphosate exists in the waters of The Great Barrier Reef? I have tried to find out, but no one knows. Why? Because it is harmless! Well, we will never know if we never ask. Science is about asking….and finding out. So, is Climate Change about distracting us from asking questions? Questions about chemicals. How much Glyphosate is sprayed on Public Land here on the Cassowary Coast? What are the effects of Glyphosate on Mangroves? On fish? On roadsides? On river and creek banks? Does Glyphosate cause landslips? What does Glyphosate do to cause death? How? Why? Rotha Jago South Mission Beach.

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science matters gregory swan Germs - Enemy or part of our existence? Response to Letter to the Editor IN response the letter to the editor by Jenny Hall, I wish to reply as follows: The first question is, “Is the study he has quoted really scientific or just another example uninformed anti-vax sentiment?" The research paper, "Relative Incidence of Office Visits and Cumulative Rates of Billed Diagnoses Along the Axis of Vaccination" was published in the International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health on November 22, 2020. The authors were the CEO of "The Institute for Pure and Applied Knowledge", Dr. James Lyons-Weiler, as well as Dr. Paul Thomas, the paediatrician from whose practice the data came. The paper does not seem to be slanted against vaccines, but it makes some shocking observations such as: "Remarkably, zero of the 561 unvaccinated patients in the

study had attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) compared to 5.3% of the (partially and fully) vaccinated". It is important to understand that this research was done by doctors and scientists, and is peer reviewed, but it was not a placebo controlled clinical trial, it was a "meta-analysis" of reviewing and studying older data and making correlations. The comments about childhood diseases being eradicated in Australia due to vaccination are simply the result of an excellent marketing campaign. For example, in the US, the measles vaccine was introduced in 1963 when measles had already been mostly eradicated due to changes in plumbing, nutrition and lifestyle. Compared with Typhoid fever which never had a vaccine deployed, which also largely disappeared without a vaccine in the same timeframe. In fact, most communicable diseases dropped

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dramatically from the early 1900s to the 1960s due to changes in lifestyle. Most of these diseases dropped 90% or more during this dramatic change in lifestyle but the pharmaceutical industry has used this as an example of why vaccines are so important. I stand by my original comment of "The COVID19 vaccine has been very scarcely tested and we may find that those vaccinated have poorer long term health outcomes than the unvaccinated. The clinical trials were simply not designed to detect long term health outcomes" and this is a critical matter for discussion. The clinical trials were not designed by pharma companies to determine side effects or to find out the cost/benefit ratio of vaccinating everyone for a pandemic. Rather, the clinical trials were designed by intelligent and determined people to pass the FDAs requirements for emergency authorization and not to miss out on their investment in vaccine development. The role of using the data to determine if it is sensible to vaccinate the entire population is that of government leadership. However, they seem to be under pressure from their voters demanding the vaccine due to pharma announcing success in clinical trials. In my opinion, in this time of pharmaceutical companies and news media corporations creating "the science" as they go, it has never been more important to be critical of what you read in the news and to make your own informed choices. The VAERS system, or Vaccine Adverse Event Reporting System is a system, is established in the United States to record possible adverse events related to vaccines. To date, more than

3000 deaths have been registered in this system as being potentially linked to this vaccine. Anyone can and should review the entries in this database before they are vaccinated. "Electronic Support for Public Health–Vaccine Adverse Event Reporting System (ESP:VAERS)", by Harvard Pilgrim Health Care, indicates less than 1% of vaccine side effects are reported to VAERS, less acute side effects are reported with less frequency and this 1% number may be highly inflated. The US CDC website states, “Over 189 million doses of COVID-19 vaccines were administered in the United States from December 14, 2020, through April 12, 2021. During this time, VAERS received 3,005 reports of death (0.00158%) among people who received a COVID-19 vaccine. “ When you recast the 3,000 number to consider only 1% of events are reported, this number would be 300,000 in reality. Nobody knows the real situation, but everyone should do their research and not allow pharma marketing campaigns to do their thinking for t Gregory Swan is an independent researcher, having a formal training in analytical chemistry with experience running biotechnology companies. He has been involved with studying COVID19 and assisting a number of commercial companies with research and business operations.

Disclaimer:The views and opinions expressed in our Science Matters column are the personal views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views or opinions held by the Wet Tropic Times, its Editor, or staff.

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Ingham Bridge Club DENISE Purdon and Margaret McSweeny, and Steve Vigh and Betty Collins, tied for first place last Friday with 62.5 per cent. Nella Albrecht and Alan Giles came second with 58.3 per cent and Joan Aranas and Marlies Maussen were third with 56.2 per cent. The Tuesday night session was won by Denise Purdon and Alan Giles with 58 per cent. Norm Louk and Ken Muhling came second with 58.3 per cent and Ian Merritt and Danny Benedetto were in third place with 54.5 per cent. Social Bridge is being held on Friday, May 7. Please be seated by 8.45am. (Please note: Bridge for Brains has been cancelled for this year.) Tuesday, May 11: ‘Help with Play’ session. Please be seated by 6.15pm. If you need a partner, please telephone Ann on 0408 090 451. Tip of the Week: Re-open the bidding with a delayed overcall, delayed double or delayed 2NT, if opponents bid and support a suit to the 2 level and then pass. It is usually wrong to pass the bidding out. The opponents have found a trump suit but do not have the points to look for

game, so the points are roughly equal between both sides and if they have a trump fit then you may have one also. When you have not entered the bidding earlier there is the Delayed Overcall. This promises a 5 card or longer suit. The suit will usually be weak as you have not overcalled at the 1 level. Length in their suit means the partner will be short if opponents hold 8 or 9 cards together. The Delayed Double: this shows support or tolerance for the unbid suits. The Delayed 2NT: this demonstrates support for both minors, at least 4 cards in each suit. A Delayed 2NT will not usually have a 5-5 or 6-5 pattern because of the failure to use an immediate ‘Unusual 2NT’ overcall. When the partner makes a delayed overcall, double or 2NT, keep the bidding at the lowest possible level. The partner’s failure to act on the first round of bidding signifies weakness and the partner’s action already takes your strength into account. To discover more about the Bridge Club, please visit our website: www. ingham.bridgeaustralia.org

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Local dancers off to strong start in 38th annual IDBDS dance competition MARIA GIRGENTI LOCAL dancers started strongly, with many top placings and impressive performances, over the first five days of the 38th annual Innisfail & District Ballet & Dance Society competition at the Johnstone Shire Hall. Groups returned to the stage this year, although competitors, volunteers and the audience were still required to abide by health regulations as specified in the event's COVID Safe Plan. This dance competition will run for eight consecutive days and has attracted competitors from Townsville to Cairns and Tablelands. Dancers in all age groups showcased their talents onstage in a wide variety of sections, ranging from tap to hip hop, and received detailed constructive advice from the experienced Adjudicator, Maria Shanks, from Buderim. Many local dancers have been awarded first, second and third placings, Very Highly Commended and Highly Commended and presented with trophies, medals, and ribbons. Results from the first five days of competition are: Tap solo 7 - 8 years HC: Bonnie-Ray Terry Tap solo - 11 years 3rd: Amity Stewart VHC: Stevie Chizzotti Tap solo - 12 years 3rd: Mia Terry Tap solo - 14 years 1st: Adelle Page Song and dance tap solo - 12-14 years 1st: Adelle Page 3rd: Chloe Broccardo & Michelle De Faveri Song and Tap dance solo - 11 years & under 2nd: Amity Stewart HC: Stevie Chizzotti Tap solo - 16 - 18 years (combined)

2nd: Karla Calleja Waltz tap solo - 12 - 14 years 3rd: Chloe Broccardo VHC: Adelle Page HC: Mia Terry & Emma Russell Song & Soft Shoe solo 11 years & under HC: Bonnie-Ray Terry Waltz tap solo 11 years & under 3rd: Amity Stewart Intermediate tap championship 12 - 14 years 1st: Adelle Page VHC: Mia Terry HC: Chloe Broccardo Waltz tap solo 15 - 18 years 1st: Bianca Brant 3rd: Karla Calleja Junior song & dance championship 11 years & under 2nd: Amity Stewart Modern jazz solo 15 years 3rd: Bianca Brant Groups - National open age 1st: Dance Works Academy (Russian Dolls) Groups - Novelty/Musical Theatre 13 years & under 1st: Dance Works Academy (Dr Seuss Cat in A Hat) Song & Dance Group 13 years & under 2nd: Dance Works Academy (Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious) Tap solo 15 years 2nd: Bianca Brant Song & Soft Shoe solo 15 - 18 years 1st: Bianca Brant 2nd: Karla Calleja Educational School Dance Groups any style (Grades 7 - 12) VHC: Innisfail State College A HC: Innisfail State College B Tap championship 15 - 18 years (Senior) 1st: Karla Calleja 3rd: Bianca Brant

Dance Works Academy Under 13 group won the Novelty/Musical Theatre section with their Dr Seuss Cat in A Hat routine

Amity Stewart placed second in the junior song and dance championships (11 years and under). Photo: Maria Girgenti

Adelle Page won first place in intermediate tap championships 12 - 14 years. Photo: Maria Girgenti

Chloe Broccardo placed third in the waltz tap solo 12 - 14 years. Photo: Maria Girgenti

Stevie Chizzotti achieved a Highly Commended in the song and tap solo (11 years and under)

Bianca Brant was awarded first place in the waltz tap solo 15 - 18 years. Photo: Maria Girgenti

Emma Russell achieved a Very Highly Commended in the waltz tap solo 12 -14 years. Photo: Maria Girgenti

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Innisfail Probus Club celebrates its 36th birthday MARIA GIRGENTI INNISFAIL Probus Club recently celebrated its 36th birthday with 61 members attending a COVID-19 compliant luncheon at the Russ Hinze building, within the Innisfail Showgrounds. An enlarged framed photograph of the 1985 Foundation Members brought back memories for many of those present. Currently, Innisfail Probus Club has 95 members. Lucky door prizes and two quiz sheets relating to local business names and localities, organised by Marianne, kept members thinking, while some humorous answers made everyone smile. The PA system and a great selection of background music was provided by Eddie and Maurine Dimech.

Daphne Darveniza, Greg Steve, Beryl Ah Shay, Dell Steve, and Joyce Larsen

The highlight of the day was the cutting of a special birthday cake by five of the longest serving current members, Dell Pennefather, Jean McMillan, Frances Lagana, Errol Wing and Betty Westbury, who have a combined service to Innisfail Probus Club of 108 years. Members applauded and gave a personal thanks to Cheryl Scott,

daughter Clare, and grand-daughter, Leearna, for an enjoyable lunch followed by tea, coffee and a piece of birthday and fruit cake, served with ice-cream. It was a magnificent day of friendship, fellowship, and fun, enjoyed by all. Special thanks go to Lew Phillips and Alan Curtis for organising this event and to all members for their input and assistance with setting up the venue. The Probus Club welcomes retired and semi-retired active members of the community. Membership is a great way to meet new friends and participate in social activities. Meetings are held on the fourth Thursday of each month in the Russ Hinze building, Innisfail Showgrounds, commencing at 9.00am. Morning tea is provided, and guest speakers are highlights. Dinners out, trips, movie matinees and other social events are regular events. Anyone interested is encouraged to come along and join in, as all will be welcomed. Transport can be arranged, if required, and all enquiries can be directed to the Secretary on 0429 653 775 or via email: probusclubofinnisfail@gmail.com.

Audrey Rackley, Lance Pearce, Gerry and Joan Long, and Eileen Bowden Longest serving Probus members, Betty Westbury, Dell Pennefather, Errol Wing, Francis Lagana and Jean McMillan cut the birthday cake

Tully Branch of the QCWA seeking new members JILLIAN CABLE THE Tully Branch of the Queensland Country Women’s Association was formed in 1925 and has continued to attract like-minded women from all over the region, meeting in our Hall in Plumb Street, Tully. There are currently fifteen full members, who participate in the monthly General Meetings, and another twenty members who are lovers of craft. These ‘craft ladies’ attend the hall every Thursday morning from 9am to noon, to chat, relax, bond, create and learn all types of craft. The recent passing of Elsie Salleras has been a great loss to the Craft Group. Elsie was an active member and made numerous articles to donate to both the Tully Nursing Home and Tully Hospital. Other items made by the Craft Group are given to the Tully Support Group. All these items are made with love and care, and the Group is harmonious and

happy working in the Hall’s comfortable environment. The Tully Branch of the QCWA needs more full members, but with the changing times, many women are now in the workforce rather than home, making it is difficult to obtain this goal. The Tully Branch believes that if more women knew how good it is to meet. relax and socialise with others like them, perhaps their Branch numbers would grow. All women are welcome and anyone wishing to join can obtain further information by emailing: qcwatully@ outlook.com. CWA Member Gail Booker

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PROFESSOR Tony Bacic, who was born in Tully and grew up in Feluga, was awarded an Honorary Doctor of Science on April 19 at a James Cook University (JCU) ceremony in Townsville as a part of their 50th anniversary celebrations. JCU postponed official celebrations of the anniversary until a later date due to COVID-19 restrictions. However, they did go ahead with awarding Honorary Doctorates to 24 individuals. “Honorary degrees are prestigious awards conferred

on individuals for distinguished contributions to the community,” Chancellor Bill Tweddell said. “Those who have been honoured have made exceptional contributions in areas such as advancing human wellbeing, and in advancing and developing the University and its communities.” “They have held roles in some of the world's leading international organisations, built meaningful lives, had accomplished careers, and sought new discoveries that have made a significant local, regional, national and international impacts.” Bacic was recognized for his ongoing scientific work

Left to right: Anne La Fauce, Marioanne La Fauce, Lee Bacic,Tony Bacic, Mary Bacic, and Peter Bacic, at the Awards ceremony in Townsville

Domestic and Family Violence Month THE month of May is Domestic and Family Violence (DFV) Prevention Month. This month seeks to promote healthy relationships and the right of everyone to feel safe in their own home. This year, the Tully Support Centre is encouraging the Cassowary Coast to Go Purple for the month of May, wear purple on May 19, and enjoy a girl’s night in on May 20.

Cassowary Coast Goes Purple NOW in its fourth year, Cassowary Coast Goes Purple raises awareness of Domestic and Family Violence in our community, by encouraging businesses and individuals to wear purple and decorate their homes and businesses in purple during May. Whilst doing this for the whole month may be difficult for some, we are encouraging homes and businesses to join in purple week from May 17 – 23 and to wear purple on purple day, Wednesday, May 19.

On Thursday, May 20, the TSC is asking you to join us for a Girl’s Night In, to put your feet up, enjoy a ‘cuppa’ or a glass of wine, put on a movie, take a photo and post to Facebook using the hashtags: #DVawareness #Girlsnightin #tullysupportcentre You need to register for an info pack by contacting Maxine at the TSC on 4068 004 and post your photo to Facebook to be in the draw to win either a $50 or $25 local shopping voucher.

DV in Australia UNFORTUNATELY, Australia experiences high rates of DFV, with one in four women experiencing DFV in her lifetime, and around 1.3 million women each year who are victims of physical assault by an intimate partner. The TSC is also receiving increasing requests for support from male victims of domestic violence. DFV is NOT ONLY CONFINED TO PHYSICAL ACTS OF VIOLENCE.

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DFV includes physical, sexual, emotional, verbal, psychological and financial abuse. It also includes any threatening and/or controlling behaviours, including the use of spiritual or cultural beliefs, to justify violent or abusive behaviour.

THE TSC’s Girl’s Night In has grown in popularity over the last three years. This year, due to coronavirus restrictions, we are raising awareness of DFV from home and online.

DFV involves an ongoing pattern of behaviour aimed at controlling the other person through fear. It can occur within any relationship, towards any person, at any time.

Please show your support by taking a photo and sharing it to Facebook #cassowarycoastgoespurple #tullysupportcentre

Friday, May 7, 2021 over the years. “JCU recognizes academic excellence and outstanding leadership in fostering, developing and delivering innovation, particularly in the fields of agriculture, food and complex carbohydrate biotechnology, at national and international levels.” “Today is exactly 50 years since Queensland’s Head of State, Her Majesty The Queen, granted Royal Assent to the James Cook University of North Queensland Bill 1970 at a special ceremony at the Douglas Campus in Townsville on 20 April 1970, thereby proclaiming Queensland’s second-oldest University,” advised His Excellency the Honourable Paul de Jersey AC, Governor of Queensland. Bacic has a long list of achievements that have led to this prestigious award. Professor of Plant Biology at La Trobe University 2018 to date; Director of the La Trobe Institute for Agriculture and Food; Director of $24 million La Trobe-led Australian Research Council (ARC) Industry Transformation Research Hub for Medicinal Agriculture; Personal Chair in the School of Botany (subsequently School of Biological Sciences) at the University of Melbourne from 1996 to 2017; Deputy Director of the ARC Centre of Excellence in Plant Cell Walls; and from 2011 to 2017, the Director of the Plant Cell Biology Research Centre at the School of Biological Sciences, the University of Melbourne; just to name a few. He was also appointed a Fellow of the Australian Academy of Science in 2008 and held several other significant leadership roles within the University of Melbourne. Bacic completed his education at JCU and graduated with a Bachelor of Science in 1975 and a Bachelor of Science with Honors in 1976. During his studies he played for the University Saints Seniors Rugby League team. Bacic’s family joined him in Townsville for the award ceremony. “It was lovely to spend time with family and the ceremony was good,” said his mother, Mary Bacic, who resides in Feluga. A JCU document highlighting Bacic’s achievements reads “Professor Tony Bacic is an internationally recognized leader of multidisciplinary team projects and basic and strategic plant biotechnology research. Pioneering platforms in cell and molecular biology and functional genomics, Professor Bacic applies these tools to projects on cereal biology, food quality, crop productivity and, most recently, to the emerging field of medicinal agriculture. His research has assisted primary producers and manufacturers to use the latest technologies to optimize production and to help train the specialized workforce needed to underpin Australia’s contemporary agricultural industries, both tropical and temperate.”

Cassowary Coast Domestic and Family Violence Service THE TSC Cassowary Coast Domestic and Family Violence service (CCDFVS) supports women and children affected by DFV from Babinda to Cardwell. This program provides Court Support, and Child and Adult Counselling services delivered by qualified and experienced staff.

Important numbers IN an emergency dial: 000 DV Connect: 1800 811 811 (24hrs) Lifeline: 13 11 14 (24hrs) Men’s Line OZ: 1300 364 277 (24hrs) Men’s Line QLD: 1800 600 636 1800 Respect: 1800 737 732 (24hrs) Parent’s Line: 1300 30 1300 Kid’s Helpline: 1800 55 1800 Legal Aid: 1300 65 11 88 The Cassowary Coast Domestic and Family Violence service is funded by the Queensland Government through the Department of Child Safety, Youth and Women. To register your interest or to obtain more information about groups and other services please call 40 681 004, or check the Tully Support Centre online at www. tullysupportcentre.com.au, or follow us on Facebook: “Tully Support Centre Inc.”.

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Friday, May 7, 2021

Hinchinbrook Council vs The Services Union in pay dispute FALLON ROOCKE AROUND 30 union members went on strike for half an hour in Ingham on April 29, following the Council’s blatant rejection of their proposed two-year pay increase. The Union involved had initially written to the Council advising that they were intending to strike for thirty minutes every hour over a two-day period, and for thirty minutes on the third day. Whilst, the proposed two days of systematic strikes did not occur, Council staff did participate in a 30-minute strike on April 29, which was unpaid time. The Union’s proposal to the Council was for a 1.5 per cent pay increase this year with back pay from July 1, 2020, and a 2.5 per cent increase the following year,

Signs articulating the Australian Services Union’s concerns on display at last week’s strike.

or for pay growth to match the consumer price index increase. Hinchinbrook Council, however, dismissed the proposal and, instead ,proposed a pay rise of 1.5 per cent per year, with no back pay. The Secretary of the Services Union, Neil Henderson, said, “What the Union is requesting is not unreasonable and should be considered by Council. Members deserve to be properly remunerated to cover inflation and the rising cost of living.” “The offer on the table of 1.5 per cent each year with no back pay is just not good enough, particularly for a Council who already pays at the lower end of the market.” “I met the workers last week and they were

Hinchinbrook Shire Council employees associated with the Australian Services Union went on strike for 30 minutes on April 29

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disappointed with the Council’s decision and will continue to campaign, in the hope that council will revisit their decision, and we will achieve a result with which everyone is pleased.” Council’s CEO, Kelvin Tytherleigh, responded to the Union stating, “The wage demands requested by the Union concerned, and the consequential increases in superannuation etc, are beyond the capacity of the community to pay and this is why Council has not agreed to them. Council remains open to any reasonable wage request and we acknowledge the Unions with whom we have already reached agreement.” “Should any party wish to have a productive discussion regarding Enterprise Bargaining moving forward, our door remains open to constructive discussions. Council will not engage in name-calling or personal attacks.” Whilst the debate between the Council and the Australian Services Union continues, five of the six Unions represented have reached an overall, in principle, agreement with the Council and the ballot process reflecting this agreement will commence this week. Mr Henderson, however, stands firm in his position that the Council need to come to the party and take better care of their members. “Saying that the Council has not budgeted for this kind of increase would be like me going to the service station when fuel is $1.50 per litre but saying that I can only pay $1.30 per litre because that was all for which I had budgeted. We need to move with the times and pay our workers that to which they are entitled.” “At the end of the day, this is not the time to be tightening our purse strings. The Council needs to start properly valuing their staff. These Council workers are important members of the community and are all based locally,” Mr Henderson advised. “We should be investing in our people. They reinvest in the local community, flowing straight into the region and boosting our economy.”

SCHOOL

Mena Creek State School to celebrate 101 years of 'Living Through Learning' MARIA GIRGENTI MENA Creek State School welcomed four new families and started the year strongly with 45 students and three Preps who have all had a busy and productive first term.

Principal, Cameron Wedgwood, has been with the school for nearly 14 years, and the school has stable teaching staff, including Sheryl Cook in Learning Support, and Science and Maths. The core focus in 2021 will be reading, particularly reading for meaning

and comprehension, advised Principal, Cameron Wedgwood. He also stated that everyone at MCSS has a role to fulfil, with students focused on their learning and staff on teaching, and that they were always striving for 100% attendance, receiving fantastic support from parents/ carers and family members. During Term 1, Years 4 - 6 students participated in a water safety and swimming program. There is also increased participation in instrumental music in Years 4 – 6, run by Tamara Gillard from ISC, which will see students involved in a combined primary schools' band and a beginners' band. It is important for students to have a balance of academic and activities, such as instrumental music, to encourage creativity and independence, and that all students are given opportunities to participate. Last year, two of the school buildings received a facelift with external painting and the original building was restumped.

Principal Cameron Wedgwood with Mena Creek State School Prep students and Year 6 Leaders

Principals from schools in the Canecutter Cluster continue to work together, along with Innisfail State College, to make a positive difference in the lives of students, and ensure they have every opportunity to succeed in the future with a smooth transition from PrePrep to Prep and Year 6 to high school and between schools. Last year's centenary plans were

cancelled due to COVID-19. However, Mena Creek State School's 100 (+1) year celebrations of 'Living Through Learning' have now been rescheduled for June 19, with the centenary committee working hard behind the scenes to make the event enjoyable and COVID Safe. Plans presently include a day of celebrations starting in the morning with a welcome by Principal Cameron Wedgwood, an address by the P & C Association President, and other special guests, as well as the 2020 and 2021 School Leaders. This will be followed by the cutting of the cake by the oldest and youngest pupils and then lunch. There will be a roll call of those who have registered throughout the morning. There will be many opportunities to reconnect, renew old friendships and for photographs to be taken throughout the day, with Innisfail State College and Innisfail Community Band providing musical entertainment. Displays of photos and vintage school memorabilia and current memorabilia will be on sale. Coffee and food vans will be onsite, and water and soft drinks will be available from the school. For a full centenary program, please visit Mena Creek State School's 100 Year Reunion Facebook page, or email Sarah: menacreekpandc@yahoo.com or Karen at karen.smith56@live.com. au. Enrolments are still open from Prep to Year 6 and, for further information and to register attendance for the school's 101st celebrations, please contact the office on 4065 3221 and visit Mena Creek State School’s Facebook page.

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MOTHER’S DAY FEATURE

Friday, May 7, 2021

Shop Artisan for Mother’s Day in Tully this weekend TULLY is a warm and welcoming place with a small CBD packed with boutique retailers and cozy cafes.

Come and enjoy a day out in Tully and do your lastminute Mother’s Day shopping for Mum this weekend!

Just in for Mother’s Day a variety of assorted bagged roses, flowering Julie’s Beauty Spot: The perfect gift for Mum this Mother’s Day is at Julie’s Beauty Spot

chrysanthemums, and gorgeous orchids plus Tully Raycare Family Pharmacy: Your Mother too, canthere’s look thisagood and feel this Mother’s selection ofgreat ceramic pots! Day. Just come in and see the girls for some great ideas!

Petals and Beanz: Spoil Mum this Mother’s Day with her favourite flowers from Petals and Beanz. Mother’s Day sugar cookies & cupcakes also available at the cafe!

Make your Mother feel extra special this Mother’s Day and celebrate big with a gift from Lorrae Jewellers

Lorrae Jewellers Innisfail Food Emporium, 20 Edith Street, Innisfail ,4860 info@lorraejewellers.com.au

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Mitre 10: Just in for Mother’s Day a variety of assorted bagged roses, flowering chrysanthemums, and gorgeous orchids plus there’s a selection of ceramic pots!

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WEET smelling, pleasantly refreshing Du Monde Mother’s Day Gift Packs are now available to purchase for your Mum at Cignall, Shop 7/180, Edith St, Innisfail. Phone 4061 1174. An exciting array of fragrant candles including Lime and Mango,

Japanese Honeysuckle, Pomegranate and Champagne and Strawberries are included in gift wrapped packs containing Bath Bombs ranging from English Pear, Relaxing Lavender and Lemon Myrtle, teamed with gorgeous smelling soaps such as Lemon Grass and Mint, Summer Fig, Zambucca and Liquorice.

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HAPPY MOTHER’S DAY products now available at:

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GARDENING

Friday, May 7, 2021

TROPICAL GARDENING

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with Lisa and Michael Godfrey

Flowers – perfect gift for Mother’s Day HAT an unusual month of April we have had. I know we usually get some rain but not seeing the sun for a week or so had its ups and downs. Great for the gardens, no watering but plants do need some sun to survive and for the people probably a little bit stir crazy trying to find what indoor sports you could do. I feel for all the vegetable growers watching their little seedlings get mushed into the ground with such heavy rain. The good news is from now on after this little bit of light rain this week the weather should be glorious, with cool nights and amazing days. Probably time to replant your vegetable gardens. In our environment at this time of the year, we still can plant a great selection of vegetables, including broccoli, cabbage, cauliflower, beans, zucchini, cucumbers, corn, lettuce, capsicum, just to name a few and also a great selection of herbs. We all know that growing our own herb and vegetables is a rewarding experience even though we do have to keep an eye on the pest and disease which like to take over our gardens. But there is nothing like the flavour of fresh produce. To help your vegetable and herbs thrive, it is good to keep up a routine of checking the garden every day and watching out for pests. There are a few natural products on the market to help with this, such as Pyrethrum, Diatomaceous Earth and a few eco oils. Also the old fashion remedies such as molasses, soapy water, shredded white paper and so on. To try and prevent this situation, make sure your soil is rich with organic matter, use mulch to suppress weeds, try and have some air flow between plants and fertilise regularly. You could also look up what vegetables, herbs and flowers are good for companion planting to help prevent pests. If you need some help, don’t hesitate to pop in and talk to Michael and I or our friendly staff. Anyway on to the big thing happening this Sunday – Happy Mother’s Day to all mothers and expecting mothers. When we think Mother’s Day and what to get our mothers we think of the traditional flowers. For Australia, the traditional flower for Mother’s Day is the Chrysanthemums, one because Chrysanthemums ends in Mum and two because

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the nick name for Chrysanthemums is Mums and three they grow awesome this time of year. I didn’t realise that different colours of Chrysanthemums meant different things: • Pink – Honest love • Red – Motherly love and gratitude • White – Honest and lohyality • Yellow – Sorrow and neglected love • Violet – Get well soon

 Miniature roses But at the end of the day, all Chrysanthemums are beautiful and to me it would not matter what colour I was gifted, it is the thought that counts. Actually all we can hope for as Mothers is that our children love and respect us. But everyone knows that getting Mum flowers on Mother’s Day is a time-honoured tradition, but what you may not know is that there is an official Mother’s Day flower around the world - carnations. How did this classic cut flower become so closely associated with the day when we let Mum know that all the little (and big) things she does for us all year have not gone unnoticed? Let’s talk history. As it turns out, the answer is simple. Our modern celebration of Mother’s Day was the brainchild of Anna Jarvis, whose admiration and love for her own mother inspired her to lobby for a national day to recognise the hard work and sacrifice of mothers everywhere. In her early efforts to promote the day, she sent white carnations to her family’s church in Grafton,

West Virginia, for distribution during the associated service. Why this particular flower? It was her mother’s favorite. Jarvis is quoted as saying the flower exemplified the virtues of motherhood because “whiteness stands for purity; its lasting qualities, faithfulness; its fragrance, love; its wide field of growth, charity; and its form, beauty.” Over the years since the first official Mother’s Day, other nuances of gifting carnations arose. Some came to associate white carnations with mothers who had passed away, and they became the flowers you would leave at the grave site. At the same time, red or pink carnations were adopted as the flower gifted to a living mother, to symbolise love and gratitude, respectively. In some parts of the country, it was also popular to wear a carnation on Mother’s Day, particularly to church. There’s even a Christian legend claiming that carnations sprang up where the Virgin Mary’s tears fell to the ground. In Australia in warmer climates, we also do other flowering beauties such as roses and orchids or pretty much anything that is flowering this time of year. In colder climates. they have other flowers such as lilies, tulips and carnations. But if you want to break tradition, a fruit tree is a great option. We have a huge selection of citrus and tropical fruit trees for you to choose from, such as all citrus, lychees, mangoes, avocado, sapote, miracle fruit, bay leaf, blueberry, raspberry, tea, tamarind, guava, bananas, dragon fruit, ice cream bean, apples, nectarines, kiwi fruit, passionfruit, grandadilla, wampi, hog plum, dates, mulberries, just to name a few. We now have in stock: Chrysanthemums, small growing roses, orchids, zygo cacti and a few gerberas. We are open Monday to Friday from 8.30am until 5pm and on weekends and public holidays from 9am until 2pm. If you need a Mother’s Day gift, come and check us out. We also stock a great selection of non-living gift ideas. Don’t forget the gift vouchers. All Mothers have a great day this Sunday. Last minute trivia: What animal represents Mother’s Day? Bears – power, motherhood and fortitude.

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DEATH NOTICE

IN MEMORIUM

BIRTHDAY

SALLERAS, Elsie Ivitt

Late of the Tully Nursing Home and formerly of Plumb Street, Tully. Elsie passed away peacefully, at the Tully Nursing Home, on Wednesday, 28th April, 2021, aged 96 years. In keeping with Elsie’s wishes, a private graveside funeral service was held at the Tully Cemetery on Wednesday, 5th May, 2021. Rest In Peace.

Memoriam

IN FOND MEMORY OF JOHN EVAN HUGHES 31-01-1955 - 10-05-2016

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Gone but never forgotten A special friend who is sadly missed

Love from Judy, Ben, Mel, Jamie, Nathan and Benny.

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Beloved wife of Giacomo (dec). Loving Mother and Mother-in-law of Alfonso, Tony and Nancy (dec), Joe and Janet, and Agatha. Loved Nonna of 11 Grandchildren and Bis Nonna of 12 Great Grandchildren. Sister of Rina Relia and Ida Cali (dec) and their Families.

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The Cassowary Coast Regional Council is seeking applications for the following position:

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Applications Close on Thursday, 13 May 2021 at 10:00am Application Guidelines: Preparing your Application To be considered for this vacancy, applicants are required to submit the following: - Current resume showcasing relevant skills and experience: and - Cover Letter (maximum 2-3 pages) addressing the selection criteria and demonstrated experience of key accountabilities and behavioural competencies of the role. Submitting your Application All applications must be submitted through SEEK via the Cassowary Coast Regional Council website prior to the closing date. Visit: https://www.cassowarycoast.qld.gov.au/ our-council/employment-opportunities/positions-vacant James Gott, Chief Executive Officer

Domestic and Family Violence Counsellor Permanent Part-time, 33 hours/week

Delivering responsive, respectful, empowering and therapeutic services to Cassowary Coast community members affected by domestic and family violence. Relevant qualification and professional experience essential. Applications close 12 noon, Monday, 31st of May, 2021

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Community Support Centre Innisfail is a not-for-profit organisation that provides a variety of community and family support services to residents of the Cassowary Coast Region. Community Support Centre Innisfail is a NDIS registered provider. Applications are sought from suitably experienced persons for the Part-Time – Fixed Term position of Support Coordinator. This position provides quality support to NDIS participants to implement their plan and co-ordinate their services and supports. Salary in accordance with SCHCDS Award Level 4. A Working with Children Blue Card clearance and a NDIS Worker Screening Clearance will be required prior to commencing in this role. Relevant qualifications in Social/Behavioural Sciences, and experience in NDIS support co-ordination, or similar human services case management role is highly desirable. Applicants must demonstrate their ability to meet the requirements of the position by addressing the criteria outlined in the job specifications, a copy of which can be obtained by downloading from www.csci.org.au, phoning (07) 4043 8400, emailing julie@csci.org.au or in person at 13 Donald St, Innisfail. Applications close Thursday, 13 May, 2021.

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Community Support Centre Innisfail is a not-for-profit organisation that provides a variety of community and family support services to residents of the Cassowary Coast Region. Applications are sought from suitably experienced persons for the permanent part-time position of Administration Finance Assistant. Salary in accordance with SCHCDS Award Level 3. Applicants must have knowledge of basic accounting principles and experience in using MYOB accounting system. A Working with Children Blue Card clearance and a NDIS Worker Screening Clearance will be required prior to commencing in this role. Applicants must demonstrate their ability to meet the requirements of the position by addressing the criteria outlined in the job specifications, a copy of which can be obtained by downloading from www.csci.org.au, phoning (07) 40438 400, emailing julie@csci.org.au or in person at 13 Donald St, Innisfail. Applications close Monday, 17th May, 2021.

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Happy Mothers Day To Gail Watson

Our smart, brave, beautiful, loving Mum. With love from your kids – Leal, Kirsty, and Ella, Clare and Tim, Robin, Brittany, and Natasha, Isobel, Lydia, and Isaac, Simeon, Evelyn, and Adriel.

Words can only begin to express how grateful I am for the unconditional love and ever present support and guidance I’ve enjoyed over the years. Thanks for being such a beautiful soul, an amazing person and a magnificent Mum. Love you very much

Judy Reitano! from your favourite son Robbie.

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CRIME WRAP Appeal for witnesses to traffic incident, Innisfail POLICE are appealing for anyone who may have witnessed a dark coloured four-wheel drive operating dangerously around 4pm on December 20, 2020. The vehicle was travelling south along the Bruce Highway. As it passed by Fred Drew Park it allegedly travelled onto the wrong side of the road forcing a white Toyota Landcruiser travelling north to take evasive action to avoid a head on collision. The Toyota Landcruiser has then collided with a power pole while the dark coloured four-wheel drive left the scene. The driver and passenger from the Toyota Landcruiser were admitted to hospital for non-life threatening injuries. Anyone who may have recordings on their mobile phones or dash cams of this vehicle are urged to contact police.

Cocaine and methylamphetamine charges, Goondi Bend POLICE executed a search warrant at an Oak Street address around 6pm Thursday evening. It will be alleged as a result of that search, officers located quantities of cocaine, methylamphetamine, cannabis and drug paraphernalia. A 40-year-old Goondi Bend man was charged with two counts of possessing dangerous drugs. A 46-year-old Goondi Bend woman was charged with four counts of possessing a dangerous drug, and one count each of supplying dangerous drugs, possessing property suspected of having been used in connection with the commission of a drug offence, possessing drug utensils and possessing anything used in the commission of crime as defined in Part 2. The pair is scheduled to appear at the Innisfail Magistrates Court on May 17.

Dangerous operation of a vehicle, Innisfail A 39-year-old Tully man was charged with 12 drug and traffic related offences on April 27. Around 2am on Friday, April 23, officers attempted to intercept him on Grace Street, Innisfail. It will be

POLICE alleged he accelerated away from police, driving in a dangerous manner. It will be further alleged officers located drug paraphernalia after they attended his address on April 27. He is scheduled to appear at the Innisfail Magistrates Court on May 17 in relation to nine traffic related offences and two drug related offences including dangerous operation of a motor vehicle, possessing dangerous drugs, possessing drug utensils, and one count of fail to appear in accordance with an undertaking.

Assault, Innisfail POLICE have charged a local woman after an incident in Innisfail on Saturday morning (May 1). It will be alleged the woman was near a licensed premise at about 2.20am when she called out the victim for a fight before chasing her around a parked vehicle. Police will also allege that the woman has then pulled the victim’s hair, punched her and pulled her to the ground before they were separated. The 27-year-old woman is expected to appear in the Innisfail Magistrates Court on May 24, charged with common assault and committing public nuisance near a licensed premise.

High-end speeding, Murrigal POLICE intercepted a 24-year-old Mount Louisa man on the Bruce Highway, Murrigal at about 9am on Saturday morning (May 1). It will be alleged that the man was travelling at 143km/h in an 100km/h zone on the highway at the time of the intercept. The man was issued with a traffic infringement notice for high end speeding of more than 40km/h over the limit and fined $1,245. The infringement notice incurred eight demerit points and a six-month high-speed suspension.

Operation Tango Charisma results BETWEEN Friday, April 30 and Monday, May 3, Innisfail Road Policing Unit along with officers from various stations across the Cassowary Coast participated in Operation Tango Charisma. As a result of that operation, over 700 roadside breath test (RBT) were conducted and no positive results were recorded. 67 traffic infringement notices were issued with the majority being issued for speeding. 14 roadside drug test (RDT) were also conducted with around half of the drivers returning a positive result and subsequently being issued with notices to appear in relation to drug driving.

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On Saturday, May 1, whilst officers were conducting patrols on the Bruce Highway, Murrigal they detected a vehicle travelling at 143km/h in a 100km/h zone. The vehicle was intercepted and the driver, a 24-yearold Townsville man, allegedly held a probationary licence and returned a positive RDT. The Townsville man was issued with a high speed traffic infringement notice of $1,245 and eight demerit points as well as a notice to appear before the Tully Magistrate Court on July 1, in relation to drug driving. Police want to remind motorists to always be mindful of the Fatal Five when they get into a vehicle. Speeding, drink and drug driving, not wearing seatbelts, fatigue and driver distraction, can have devastating impacts on road users and their loved ones. Road safety is everyone’s responsibility, but it starts with you.

Assault police charge, Tully A 24-year-old Caboolture man and a 15-year-old boy from New South Wales were charged with a number of offences on Wednesday night (May 5). At around 10.30pm whilst officers were conducting patrols of Butler Street, they observed a group of people consuming alcohol in a park. Police approached the group and a man proceeded to walk away from officers and started smashing bottles. He was subsequently placed under arrest for public nuisance. Whilst being escorted to the vehicle, he allegedly resisted arrest by pulling his arms and body away. A wrestle with the man has ensued. The boy then allegedly began to obstruct police and was told on numerous occasions to back away. He has then pushed one of the officers in the chest. The boy was arrested for public nuisance and obstruct police and will appear at the Tully Children’s Court at a later date. The man was charged with one count each of public nuisance, assault police and obstruct police. He is due to appear at the Tully Magistrates Court on June 3.

Tractor theft, Deeral A Manoora man was charged on April 23 with one count of receiving tainted property after an investigation into the theft of a tractor from a Bramston Beach address on January 3. The tractor was located at a Deeral address on April 19. The 30-year-old Manoora man is scheduled to reappear at the Cairns Magistrates Court on May 12.

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Tariff tool to help manage farm electricity costs A new tool developed by CANEGROWERS is helping sugarcane growers make informed decisions about electricity tariffs for the coming financial year. “Electricity is one of the biggest input costs for the 60% of Queensland’s sugarcane which is irrigated,” CANEGROWERS CEO Dan Galligan said. “An annual electricity bill for an average grower can be in the order of $22,000 to $28,000 with some bigger producers paying more than $50,000. “While continuing to urge the regulators and network operators to resolve underlying structural issues which are

keeping prices high, CANEGROWERS has also been advocating for more costeffective tariff options and we hope this tool can assist growers make informed decisions from what is available in regional Queensland." The spreadsheet tool is based on the Queensland Competition Authority (QCA) draft price determinations for 2021-22 and is available to Members on the CANEGROWERS website. “Using an individual farm’s pumping equipment and how it’s used, the tool will calculate the best pricing option for a grower, hopefully so they can maximise the crop benefit of every dollar they

spend on electricity,” Mr Galligan said. “We’ve made the tool available ahead of the QCA’s final determination on prices. If we wait for the pricing to be confirmed, early in June, growers will have to make rushed decisions for the 2021-22 year.” For sugarcane growers using less than 100MWh per year on irrigation, there can be significant savings to be achieved by actively looking at the electricity tariffs available. For example, based on the prices contained in the QCA draft and depending on usage patterns, irrigators presently using T62, T65 or T66 could make significant cost savings by switching to T20 rather than using the new limited access obsolete tariffs (T62A, T65A and T66A).

Friday, May 7, 2021 “Through CANEGROWERS solutions-focused advocacy, and with the valuable assistance of growers involved in a trial, there is now a new tariff option for growers able to work with the possibility that supply may be interrupted,” Mr Galligan said. While there may be a cost of upgrading meters in changing to T34, the electricity cost savings that follow could see a payback period for this investment of just two years. For some the payback period may be shorter. “While the tariffs for 2021-22 are not yet finalised, I urge irrigators to prepare by accessing the tool and putting their own usage information into it to consider what tariff option may suit their business,” Mr Galligan said. “If you need assistance give your local CANEGROWERS office a call.”

New railway bridge revegetation project helps cassowaries CASSOWARY-FRIENDLY plants are growing underneath a new railway bridge near Tully, thanks to a partnership

between Queensland Rail and local organisations. Cassowary food shrubs and native

groundcovers were planted in December at a replacement bridge at Big Maria Creek in the Smiths Gap area. Queensland Rail, Terrain NRM and C4 representatives inspected the new plantings recently. “Smiths Gap is a focus at the moment, with overtaking lanes and a cassowary land bridge being built by the Department of Transport and Main Roads, as well as fencing to lead cassowaries to Maria Creek as a complementary crossing place,’’ Terrain NRM’s Tony O’Malley said. “So this revegetation project by Queensland Rail is invaluable. This is a cassowary corridor that links Mission Beach with the Atherton Tablelands rainforest.

Cassowary planting: (L-R) Terrain NRM’s Tony O’Malley, Queensland Rail’s Renee Madden-Hallett and Kylie Grusning and C4’s Peter Rowles at a new section of cassowary corridor.

“With state and local government, conservation groups and the cassowary recovery team all working together, we’ve got a planting outcome that works for cassowaries now and into

the future, and one that also meets rail requirements.” Cassowaries are only found in North Queensland and Papua New Guinea, and they are an endangered species in Australia. Queensland Rail’s Renee MaddenHallett said working together was the key. “We’ve been able to improve essential infrastructure while also helping with safe movement of cassowaries, thanks to local knowledge and collaboration with a range of groups,’’ she said. “We needed plant species that were robust, tolerant of flooding and could be planted densely while also being easy to maintain. What we’ve come up with together serves all purposes.” This project is supported by Terrain NRM through funding from the Australian Government’s National Landcare Program.

Investing in new opportunities for Northern Australia THE Coalition Government today outlined a major new investment package that will further support new job creation, digital connectivity and grow businesses throughout Australia’s north. Minister for Resources, Water and Northern Australia Keith Pitt said the Government is delivering another $190 million through the new “Our North, Our Future: 2021-2026 investment plan”. “Our plan will stimulate growth, private sector participation and business opportunities right across the north as the nation moves beyond economic recovery toward a secure and sustained economy,” Minister Pitt said. “These investments will be made over the next five years to support the implementation of the 20 year White Paper on Developing Northern Australia that will see growth in jobs and the economies of the North. “The 2021-22 Budget measures and funding will maximise jobs and economic opportunities across the north and support the Government’s JobMaker plan, Modern Manufacturing Strategy, the Gas Fired Recovery program and the Ag2030 agenda to boost Australia’s agricultural production.”

New measures for Northern Australia in the 2021-22 Budget include: • Piloting of a Regions of Growth approach, to help capitalise on regional strengths; • A Northern Australia Development Program, to help businesses scale up and diversify; and • A Connecting Northern Australia initiative, to improve digital connectivity. “The Coalition Government is committed to building on the strengths of northern Australia to maximise the opportunities for jobs, economic development and the further expansion of business and industry across our north,” Minister Pitt said. “Measures in the 2021-22 Budget will further help businesses scale up and diversify through the $111.9 million Northern Australia Development program. The program will provide co-investment grants which will help businesses build capability and resilience. “The Coalition Government is also investing $68.5 million in telecommunications projects which will improve digital connectivity across

the north, including remote indigenous communities. “Communications and digital connectivity is critical to our modern economy. Improved access in regional, rural and remote areas of the north will help people and business remain connected and benefit from the technology that is available to people in the major towns and cities.” Assistant Minister for Northern Australia Michelle Landry said the budget measures included a pilot Regions of Growth approach to help communities to identify and capitalise on their strengths. “The Regions of Growth pilot program will provide specialists to help connect business to economic opportunities in areas such as advanced manufacturing, critical minerals development, or in agriculture,” Assistant Minister Landry said. “The Regions of Growth to be piloted in the first stage are Mount Isa to Townsville; Cairns to Gladstone; Beetaloo Basin to Darwin Port; and Broome to Kununurra to Darwin. This program invests $9.3 million over five years and will provide locally-based

support for business development and opportunities in the north. “The next phase of development will set the new, strategic direction for northern Australia, ensuring it reaches its true potential as a great place in which to live, work and invest.” These measures enhance the wholeof-government approach to economic growth in the north, and build on the $49.7 million already provided to support reforms to the $5 billion Northern Australia Infrastructure Facility and an extension of its investment window to June 2026. Minister Pitt said the announcement comes on top of measures the Government has already announced to support northern Australia. “We’ve already committed $2.8 billion of the $5 billion Northern Australia Infrastructure Facility (NAIF) and around $2 billion has been allocated to improve road across the north’s regional and remote areas,” Minister Pitt said. “No other government has shown such strong commitment to the north and the people who live there.”

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Innisfail Golf MANY golfers are beginning to feel the golf twitch after not playing for so long! Let us hope there is a break in the weather, so players can venture back on the course for their fix. Motorised carts are only allowed on course for competition play, and then with caution. At this stage, no motorised carts are permitted on course for social play. After 500mm of rain fell during the past two weeks, the course is still very wet. During competition play, carts must keep to the edge of fairways/roughs and remain 10 metres from the greens. Golf Australia recently released advice that the club is now able to use bunker rakes, remove flags and NTP markers on the course. Luke Newman was at the club last Friday afternoon to run Junior coaching sessions and lessons. Nominations are now open for the Innisfail Classic held on May 8 – 9, with special thanks to this year's new sponsors Hoad Business Development, Scott Davies Plastering, Reidy's Bananas and Custom Build Constructions. Nomination forms in PDF can be downloaded from the website or are available on the bar at the club. Please send in your entries by email to Club Captain, Luke Peters, at email: lukepeters82@gmail.com. The club is using the new Check In Qld app to help keep everyone COVID Safe when they visit. Please: • Visit www.covid19.qld.gov.au/check-in-qld for links to download the app from Google Play or Apple App stores • Enter your details once when you first open the app • Open the app when you next visit us • Select ‘Check in Now’ and scan, or enter our code, or see a committee member to assist you Members are advised that yearly memberships are due and need to be paid by June 30. The Medal of Medals final will be held on the June Monthly Medal and will include winners of the Monthly Medal from December 2019 to May 2021. Friday Sporters competition April 30 1st: Jake Cockle - 21pts

Innisfail Golf: Jim Ferguson finished third in the Wednesday All Sporters on April 28

SPORT 2nd: Luke Peters - 17pts 3rd: Addi Butorac - 15pts Wednesday All Sporters April 28 1st: Jake Cockle - 23pts 2nd: Caine Cockle Jnr - 16pts 3rd: Jim Ferguson - 14pts Innisfail was well represented with 14 junior golfers participating in the Alan Bull Memorial Mount Garnet Junior Open, with all doing their club proud and 10 receiving prizes. 18 Holes B Grade Gross Winner: Caine Cockle C Grade Nett Runner Up: Kai Greven 9 Hole Novice Nett Winner Girls: Regina Gattera Gross Winner Boys: Aaron Gattera Gross Runner Up: Troy Singh 9 Hole Modified Nett Winner Girls: Kiran Singh Gross Winner Boys: Jayden Hawkswell Nett Winner Boys: Sam Costello 6 Hole Modified 1st: Declan Coffey 2nd: Brennan Coffey Please visit Innisfail Golf Club’s Facebook page for upcoming events and to follow golf throughout the region. Upcoming Events Wednesday All Sporters competition: from 12.00pm, groups of 4 permitted Friday Sporters competition: from 12.00pm and 2.00pm, groups of 4 permitted – online bookings Saturday competition: Cairns Golf World Monthly Medal: 7.30am and 12.00pm tee off - online bookings Junior Golf: starting from 9.00am Sunday Innisfail Classic: May 8 - 9

El Arish Golf HOW wonderful it is to have a report to submit this week after our washouts over the past couple of weeks. Tuesday’s competition last week was a nil comp, but we were so fortunate to play Sporters last Thursday. The 1st 9 Stableford was played with the following results: Winner: Ben Wiltshire 20, Runner-Up: Mattie Smith 16 Third: Brad Davis on a come-back,15. Least Putts Shot: Michael Atchinson with 13. NTP’s saw Jackson Piner having an excellent day, taking #1 - #4 and #8. Tony Gray won #2 and Ben Wiltshire took #4. Greco Auto Electrics were sponsors on the day, with grateful thanks from the winners for

Innisfail Golf: Jake Cockle, the winner of the Wednesday All Sporters on April 28

Friday, May 7, 2021 their sponsorship. On Saturday, our May Monthly Medal was played under perfect conditions, with the course having dried out amazingly well. Men’s results: Winner: Paul Marland with 62 Nett Runner-Up: Arthur Hamilton r/up with 67 Nett. Ladies’ results: Winner: Caryl Lavell 65 Nett Runner-Up: Hipas Donald on 70 Nett NTP #2/11 Men’s taken by Arthur Hamilton and Ladies’ #5/14 Caryl Lavell. The winners and the Club thank the Brothers Leagues Club for their ongoing sponsorship of our Monthly Medal. This Saturday, May 8, a Single Stroke event will be played. If it is any consolation, we must remember: WITHOUT RAIN THERE WOULD BE NO RAINBOW!!

Tully Golf GOLF Results: a break in the weather saw a small field played in Thursday afternoon’s Sporters’ competition. Jim Boston won the 9-hole, with Graham Lauriston taking out the 6-hole. Rundown winners were Steve Wells and Kevin Edwards. Graham Lauriston showed his touch around the green, taking out the least putts. Saturday’s Hotel Tully Monthly Medal had a good field of 30 players. Jim Boston continued his good form, winning the day with 67 nett. Star of the future, Charlie Manno, beat home vastly experienced golfer, Mike Kennedy, to take out second place on a count back with a 70 nett. A rounding out the placing was Noel Wagner with a 71 nett. NTPS 2/11 Ladies’: Kim Robertson Men’s: John Dean 5/14, Kim Robertson 7/16, Mike Kennedy and 9/19 Tanu Wulf. Monday’s inaugural Par 3 Challenge was sponsored by Integrated Support Management, and all holes were made into Par 3’s. A field of 20 players took part with Kyjel Spencer taking out the day with a fine score of 50 2/3 nett; second place went to Betty Favier with a 53 nett; with her partner in crime, Audrey Gower, in 3rd place with a 54 nett; and Walter Miller coming in 4th on a count back with a 54 1/3 nett. NTPS 2/11 Ladies’: Betty Favier Men’s: Alex Gilbride 3/12 & 4/13, Kade Spence 5/14, Neil Reardon 6/15, Roy Favier 7/16, Alex Gilbride 8/17, Steve Wells & 9/18 Mickey Davis. Hopefully, this day will grow to bigger and better in the future. Thanks to Fiona Fowles of Integrated Support Management for their sponsorship. Next week’s game is a 4BBB sponsored by Morris Milk.

Innisfail Golf: Some of Innisfail's junior golfers who recently competed in the Alan Bull Memorial Mount Garnet Junior Open

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Bowls News Innisfail Men's Bowls ONCE again, last Thursday's social bowls was a washout. The Labour Day Open Social Bowls on Monday was well supported by 26 bowlers. A great afternoon was had by all in beautiful weather conditions. The winners of the day were Diana O’Brien, Steve Howe, and Justin Walker on a count back on ends won. In A Grade Club Singles, Sam Micale defeated Jamie Paterson in a game played over two days because of rain. The lead changed several times. After being down 18-7, Sergio Dalla Pozza made a comeback to defeat Mick de Vries, whilst John Phillips defeated Mal Clifford. If you have outstanding club games to be played, please organise to do so. Please check notice board to see the teams for this week’s pennants’ games. A date claimer for the first Sunday morning of every month is the return of the extremely popular Open Selfselection Triples. More information will be provided in the near future.

Macknade Bowls PLAYED: Thursday, April 29 Social – Rinks: L. Marbelli, F. Rosadi, S. Gough, K. Haupt, defeated L. Schifilliti, A. Fudriga, J. Hugo, H. Walklate 14 to11. Social – Rinks: B. Haupt, C. Gard, S. Walklate, K. Nixon, defeated M. Marbelli, G. Nixon, J. Leach,

SPORT M. Hugo 27 to 11. Played: Sunday, May 2 Social - Rinks: B. Haupt, M. Dorey, B. Brooker, G. Hooper, defeated L. Marbelli, G. Nixon, M. Thompson, H. Walklate 16 to 15. Social – Triples: M Marbelli, S Walklate, M. Hugo, defeated P. Wright, F. Rosadi, T. Willshire 19 to 13. Social – 4/3: L. Schifilliti, J. Thompson, D. Piotto, defeated J. Thompson, B. Cummins, K. Nixon, S. Gough 22 to 17 Social – Triples: M. Blake, S. Wright, K. Haupt, defeated A. Fudriga, J. Leach, J. Hugo 25 to 10 Men’s A Grade Singles Championship: played on Tuesday, May 4, 2021 Brett Haupt 25 defeated Lui Marbelli 15 (photo attached). Congratulations to you both for reaching the finals.

Noorla Ladies’ Bowls CHAMPIONSHIP Results: A Singles R. Rose 25 def S.Pizzi 10 M. Bandiera 26 def C. Bison 5 C. Kirby 26 def C. Ellems 22 Games to be played Sunday, May 9, at 8.30am C. Mugica -v- C.Hewett Wednesday, May 12 at 8.30am R. Rose -v- C. Kirby V. Raiteri -v- winner of Mugica -v- Hewett game. Kitchen roster May,12: R. Rose Date Claimer Next Committee Meeting, June 2, at 9am

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Macknade Australian Italian Fours, June 8, SelfSelected Please see the notice board for flyers.

Ingham Ladies Bowls SOCIAL play only was held at the green today. M. Moore, C. Barnes, A. Rutherford 10 -v- P. Brown, Y. Roberts, C. Wickens 10. R. Doherty, J. Colson 19 -v- M. Spano, B. Eddleston 19. The Macknade Shield was played at Noorla Green, with the Ingham ladies narrowly defeating Noorla and Macknade. Next week will also be social play only unless the Games Director advises otherwise.

Innisfail Ladies’ Bowls PERFECT weather conditions prevailed, and the new green at Innisfail ensured an excellent afternoon of bowling on Wednesday. The first round of the club’s ladies’ self-selected pairs resulted in a win for Diana O’Brien and Helen Paterson over Jan Dunn and Deb Fitzgerald. Two games of social bowls were played. Eileen Hamann, Ann Rule and Pam Anderson 21 defeated Vera Rowe, Sue Morrison, and Pam Anderson 9. Louise Hoskins and Marcia Ryall 20 defeated Maisie Smith and Lyn Stevenson 15. The club’s senior ladies, Audrey Rackley, Eileen Bowden, and Ellie Petrie were welcomed and joined the other ladies for the afternoon. Marcia Ryall is on afternoon tea duties next Wednesday.

Innisfail Ladies were recently up against Edmonton Ladies in the first pennants’ games played on the new green in Innisfail

Thirty-seven bowlers recently played their first roll up on the new synthetic green at Innisfail Bowls Club

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Silkwood Bowls Club FRIDAY Night, April 30, “FRIDAY NIGHT BAREFOOT BOWLS”

holiday and a second group from the Cassowary Cricket Club. Thank you all for coming. We hope you enjoyed yourselves. Sunday, May 2 9 Social Bowlers /2 teams Lee Mayell and Russ Marsden, with Ann Hollingsworth in the middle, defeated Daniel Gauci and Bev Marsden 25/16. Ann enjoyed sharing with both teams.

Our traditional, and immensely popular, Bare Foot Bowls/BBQ was visited by 16 tourists from the Rockhampton – Mackay region on a camping / caravan

Tony Cates and Mirella Berryman defeated Delmo Tarditi and Annette Gauci 26/16

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backdrop for the big entrance, a couple of Tully Rugby League personnel and I were there to greet the legends and present them with an umbrella, together with some funds. Then, as they made their way up town, they were carried in like rock stars to meet the local legends who wanted to help. A massive “thumbs up” to the local businesses who came out and supported this worthy cause! Chris and his entourage were over the moon with it all. I wish to personally thank the Walton family who rolled out the red carpet, especially Shrek, with whom I have had the pleasure of playing some footy back in the day. His hospitality and down to earth larrikism is what makes our stretch of the Cassowary Coast the best. Great work mate!

Muriata “WALKERS on, Walkers on” was the sign greeting former Queensland State of Origin heroes, Chris Walker and Nate Myles, as they strolled into our region. The pair were about to experience true Northern Queensland hospitality as they were welcomed by El Arish Mayor, Aron Walton, and his brother and Deputy Mayor, Smeegs Walton. For those who have been living under a rock for the past 20 years, both Chris and Nate were professional Rugby League players in the NRL for a combined total of 20 years. Amongst all of their achievements, they consider that the greatest one was helping a mate in need. This led the pair to take up the challenge of walking from Cairns to the Gold Coast to raise awareness for several charities, including the Carl Webb Foundation launched in 2020 by a former NRL mate, Carl Webb, who is suffering from a debilitating motor neurone disease. Throughout their walk, Chris and Nate will raise money through donations for this and other charities. Passing through our slice of heaven has been a fruitful experience for the boys. “We cannot believe the hospitality of the north. We met Aron and his family, then they invited us for dinner in El Arish, which was one of the highlights of this journey so far. Then, as we strolled into Tully, we were inundated with generosity from people who just wanted to help,” beamed Chris . With the magnificent Island Coast Holden as the

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After turning the TV off at 22-0 during the first 20 minutes of the Broncos Titans NRL match on Friday night, I received a telephone call twenty minutes later yelling at me to “Turn the TV back on you idiot, it is 22 all”. In disbelief, I sat and watched the game and witnessed what must have been the craziest footy game of NRL footy I have ever witnessed. They eventually finished them off, but what makes it even better is that it now sets up a gigantic Queensland Derby between the Cowboys and the Bronx, this Saturday night at the Queensland Country Bank Stadium in Townsville. The Cows did well to hold off the Warriors, whereas the Bulldogs look as hard as a box full of teddy bears. The Storms were once again too ruthless for the toothless Sharks, and the ever-disappointing Canberra Raiders have now dropped their 4th game in a row, which is now a concern for Ricky Stuart. The Dragons gave me more reason to not watch any of their games, whereas the Panthers just keep rolling the wrecking ball. If you have not already, make sure you grab your tickets to the game in Townsville between the Bronx and Cows, because this one should be a cracker!

Friday, May 7, 2021 Social Bowls: Brian Brooks and Anna Della Bella defeated Delmo Tarditi and Tim Wallis 33/25 For those who would like to experience the fun and challenges of lawn bowls—we offer FREE COACHING LESSONS. Age has no limit! Every Friday night we have our traditional BBQ Barefoot Bowls. Our contact number is 0459 211 552. If in doubt of play, please give us a call. All are welcome. SBC members and new members: the annual membership fee is $100.00. For second club members, the yearly fee is $20.00. You can also follow us on Face Book. With the Cairns District Rugby League taking a break for the May Day long weekend, the north’s premier footy meccas Cairns, Townsville, and Mackay, all battled it out over two days for the North’s prestigious Foley Shield. Now, if you have had anything to do with any sort of Rugby League in North Queensland over the past 50 plus years, you would know that the Foley Shield is a big deal. Every town north of Mackay has some kind of family connection to the Shield, with many generations represented in the famous competition. Just to be clear, the Foley Shield that transpired over the weekend was nothing short of a farce, and an embarrassment to the players and officials that created it. When Mackay won the final, the lights at the grounds were switched off during the presentation, for which the losing side were not present, as they were already in the dressing sheds barely a minute after the full-time siren. To the QRL, or whoever sanctioned or organised this Foley Shield campaign, hang your head in shame! You have just done more to destroy it, which has unsettled many League followers in the north. The marketing, advertising and just about every other angle of running of the event were the biggest let-down since Terminator 3, Rise of the Machines. A mere 10 years ago, the Foley Shield was the Rep side all players wanted to make, so do not give me “it is the State League Competition’s fault as that player talent drainage cannot cope with it.” We always hear old stories of past legends who played the game say that the Foley Shield was the pinnacle, and it still should have a place in the modern game. Whoever is in charge of this concept, please stand up and do something before it is too late. What we do not want is the last story of the great rugby league showpiece event that is the Foley Shield to be zero crowd and the lights going off during the presentation so that no one knew who the players were, and no one remembers.

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Innisfail Junior Touch Football teams do themselves proud at Junior State Cup North Championships

Coaches Ray Higgins and Bart Dryden with Innisfail Under 12 Girls’ touch football team who finished third on the ladder at the Junior State Cup North Championships in Townsville MARIA GIRGENTI INNISFAIL Junior Touch Football fielded two teams in the inaugural Junior State Cup North Championships, hosted by the North Queensland Touch Association, over three days in Townsville. A total of 13 clubs from Mackay to Cairns fielded over 60 teams with seven Under 10 girls' teams and nine Under 12 girls' teams. Innisfail's Under 10 and Under 12 girls' teams competed for the first time together in a fiercely competitive and action-packed event. Whilst the U10 team had a one-game win and used the opportunity to gain experience and develop their skills, the Under 12 team surprised everyone by coming third on the ladder out of the nine teams represented. In the quarter final, the Under 12 girls played against Mackay and, after scores were locked at full-time, they were defeated by one point in a drop-off. It was an exciting end to three colossal days during which both teams showed great improvement with each game. Under 10 Team: Torah Barry, Zahlane McKellar, Brooklyn Theurillat, Allariah Vue, Cadence Galvin, Sienna Barba, Misty-Lee Barnes, and Ally-Rose Payne. Coach: Brendan King. Brendan King said his team showed considerable improvement and he was extremely proud of their performance considering only four of the eight girls had previously played any competitive touch football. "Sienna Barba and Allariah Vue played consistently well throughout their six games. Cadence Galvin scored the most tries and Zahlane McKellar gave 110% and won my Player of the Carnival." "Torah Barry and Ally-Rose Payne, both aged eight, held their own against girls aged 10, whilst nine-year-old Brooklyn Theurillat showed a lot of

promise, and Misty-Lee Barnes put in a great effort." Brendan King advised. Under 12 Team: Tanvir Kaur, Amity Stewart, Hannah Dryden, Nataya Brosnan, Lillee Barba, Lydia Ungil, Josiphine Townson, Annaliese Balmer, Sheridan Young, Shaki Ashby, Nikki Bethel, and Tayla O'Brien. Coaches: Ray Higgins and Bart Dryden. Ray Higgins said the girls really enjoyed the carnival because they were just starting to play touch footy. "After a nervous first day, the highlight, for me, was when they switched on and played together as a team, which is why they progressed to the quarter finals." In the lead up to the event, both teams played games with Tully Junior Touch, Gordonvale and Cairns Touch Associations, and this experience was valuable for developing their knowledge and skills. Nikki Bethel and Sheridan Young from Under 12 team are from Georgetown and made a significant commitment, travelling regularly on the weekends, to attend team training at Wangan. Summer-Rose Phair, Lily De Brincat and Skye Barba, from Innisfail, played for Tully and were part of the winning Under 14 Girls’ team. Hanna Corica was in the Tully Under 16s girls' team which reached the semifinal but ultimately lost to Rockhampton. Jayden Wahlin and Ben Roebuck played in Tully Under 16 boys' team who made it to the grand-final but were defeated by Townsville Brothers. Miriam Ungil played for the Gordonvale Under 14 team, whilst Brianna Stepanoff and Tahlia Hayes played for Gordonvale Under 16 girls' team who were placed fifth overall in the competition. The players at the carnival were vying for selection in the North Queensland Cyclones’ teams and hope to be invited to try out and compete in National Youth Championships in September on the Sunshine Coast.

Innisfail Junior Touch especially wish to thank coaches, Brendan King, Ray Higgins, and Bart Dryden; Kathryn Dryden (Manager); referee,

Keith Brosnan; and all the parents and carers who supported their daughters' development and commitment to touch football.

Coach Brendan King with Innisfail's Under 10 Girls’ touch football team who competed at Junior State Cup North Championships

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MARIA GIRGENTI CASSOWARY Coast Under 12 netball team recently competed in the Peninsula Schools’ Sport 10 - 12 years’ Netball Regional Championships held at the Cairns Netball Association courts.

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Cassowary Coast Under 12 Peninsula netball team finish second

Over the course of the day, the team played six games against Western Cape, Tablelands, Cairns Central, Cairns North and Cairns South, with only one loss to Cairns Central, and finished the carnival as runner up. The Cassowary Coast team was comprised of Shekinah Goddard, Latoya Domaille, Lucy Moyle, Lila Anderson, Hannah Dryden, Charlize Gee, Callista Masina, Ella Picini and Layla Jenkins. From this team, Hannah Dryden, Callista Masina and Shekinah Goddard have been selected to play with the 10 - 12 Years’ Girls’ Peninsula netball team which will contest the State Championships, at the Nissan Arena, Brisbane on June 17 – 19.

Coach Hayley Russell with Cassowary Coast Under 12 Peninsula netball team after they received their Runner Up certificates. Absent: Coach Hayley Russell said she was extremely proud Lila Anderson of all the girls who invested an enormous effort and displayed great sportsmanship.

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Cassowary Coast Under 12 Peninsula netball team who came second at the Peninsula especially wish to congratulate the team and thank Schools’ Sport 10 - 12 years’ Regional Championships in Cairns Hayley Russell for her guidance and coaching.

Junior rugby league season kicks off AFTER the first round of fixtures was

rugby league kicked off last Friday and Saturday, with games played at Jones Park in Cairns.

cancelled due to wet weather, junior

This year sees the start of an exciting

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new era in rugby league in the region, with Far North Queensland Rugby League the new governing and operational body for junior football. Cairns District Junior Rugby League, Innisfail Junior Rugby League and Eacham Junior Rugby League have joined forces and affiliated with FNQ Rugby League, which will see over 2,200 players and 532 coaches/ volunteers registered from Cardwell to Mossman, and out to Ravenshoe, under the one umbrella. Rob White is FNQ Rugby League's new Chairman and is joined by Chey Bird and Danny Maher as Directors, together with elected directors, Paul Callaghan (Cairns Junior Rugby League), Troy Cooper (Innisfail Junior Rugby League), Barry Dikes (Eacham Junior Rugby League), and Naomi Travers (Malanda Junior Rugby League). The Board hopes the amalgamation of the three clubs will result in streamlined processes and a professional administration body to provide support to nurture the growth and development of rugby league in the region.

13 to Under 16 teams’ games are competitive and are played over two, 30-minute halves, with a five-minute break. Round 2 of FNQ Rugby League junior fixtures: Under 13 Innisfail 28 defeated Cairns Kangaroos 24 Tully 50 defeated Ivanhoes 0 Under 14 Edmonton won on forfeit by Tully Cairns Brothers 50 defeated Innisfail 16 Under 15 Innisfail 20 defeated Ivanhoes 18 Tully 44 defeated Edmonton 6 Under 16 Tully 52 defeated Edmonton 0 Round 3 of FNQ Rugby League fixtures will be played tonight at Jones Park with more games on Saturday at Jones Park, Davies Park, Mareeba, and the Smithfield Sporting Complex. To view upcoming fixtures, results, and ladders, please visit: https://www.playrugbyleague.com/ Competitions/Competition/2021-fnq--rljuniors-u13-354352.

Tully Tigers Under 11 team geared up for their first game of the season against Cairns Kangaroos last Saturday at Jones Park

Under 6 to Under 12 teams play in non-competitive games, whilst Under

Tony Mossop with a good barra from the Hinchinbrook Channel – caught on a Jackson Komet.

Derek Maynard with a solid mid 40’s Mangrove Jack caught on Jackson Bottom Magic.

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Fishing News

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LAST weekend’s weather did not turn out as bad as predicted, with periods of sunshine between the showers. This allowed the keener anglers to head out and fish the estuaries. Most boats concentrated on mud crabs with reports of mixed success. It seems that many of the coastal creeks have not yet recovered from all the rain. Those setting their pots around the mouth of the rivers are managing some nice bucks, however the crabs had not yet moved further up the rivers. Hopefully, the crabs will start to move up the creeks with the larger tides this week. Catch reports coming from the Hinchinbrook area have been excellent with great numbers of mud crabs being reported by most boats. The fishing was similar with most of the creeks in the Cassowary Coast still affected by the flooding. Some Barra and Jacks were caught but, generally, the fishing was tough. There were some nice Trevally, Dart, Flathead and Whiting caught around the mouths of the rivers and along the beach fronts. Again, the Hinchinbrook area was the stand-out, with reasonable numbers of Barra and some nice Mangrove Jacks caught. As usual, it can be hard work fishing Hinchinbrook and anglers had to put in effort to find the fish. The windy conditions also made things difficult with anglers having to find sheltered areas with reasonable water quality. The freshwater reaches of the Tully and Murray Rivers fished well, with some excellent Barra being caught around the entrances of the feeder creeks into the main rivers. Some high-quality Barra, which appear to have come straight from the saltwater, are being caught. Live baits and soft plastics have accounted for most of the fish. Some Sooty Grunter and Jungle Perch have been caught, mostly around the smaller feeder creeks. The fishing will improve as the water clears; however, this will be at the detriment of the run-off fishing.

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info@wettropictimes.com.au PO Box 1100, TULLY, 4854 70 Butler Street, TULLY I am writing this report on Wednesday, May 5, and the wind has dropped off and it looks like we will get a few days of good weather. I am tossing up whether to head down to Hinchinbrook this afternoon or head out wide tomorrow. These small breaks in the weather offer some great opportunities with, generally, great fishing, especially for Coral Trout and Nannygai. The various rubble patches in the shipping channel and just inside the main reefs should have plenty of schooling fish and allow boats to head out and have a fish in a minimum amount of time. As mentioned last week, there have been a few early season Spanish, School and Spotted Mackerel already being caught. Most of the Spanish on the rubble patches have been small fish and respond to trolled lures and floating pilchards.

flats of Hinchinbrook Island. Whilst those that would like to chase a Barra, or a Jack, should try either side of the mid-afternoon low tide. This low tide will create problems with access to boat ramps, and skippers will have to plan their day’s fishing around this issue. From past experience, nothing seems to happen for the first two hours of the incoming tide at Port Hinchinbrook, and then, the water comes in with a rush. Good Fishing - Roly Newton - Tackle World Tully

The inshore Mackerel spots will also start producing a few fish as well, with places such as Silver Sands, Forty Foot, Cathedral Reef and Eva Rock starting to produce a few larger Mackerel; try live baits or trolled ribbon fish. At this early stage of the week, the weather forecast is for light winds for Friday and Saturday, with the wind starting to pick up through Sunday. This should provide the larger boats with a chance to head out to the main reefs for a fish. This weekend, either side of the early morning high tide will be perfect for those that wish to chase a Grunter around the mouth of the creeks and along the

LUCINDA MAY

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YETI HAS BEEN RESTOCKED!

FISHING PHOTOS

RoLy Newton

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Alexis Valiente christening her new rod with a chunky trevally caught bait fishing the Hinchinbrook Channel.

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1.15m 2.8m 0.91m 2.52m 1.17m 2.73m 0.89m 2.6m 1.22m 2.64m 0.89m 2.65m 1.28m 2.52m 0.89m 2.67m 1.37m 2.39m 0.91m 2.67m 1.46m 2.26m 0.93m 2.64m 1.55m 2.14m 0.98m 2.59m

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1.13m 3.27m 0.77m 2.97m 1.14m 3.18m 0.77m 3.05m 1.18m 3.06m 0.78m 3.09m 1.24m 2.92m 0.81m 3.1m 1.32m 2.77m 0.85m 3.08m 1.42m 2.61m 0.9m 3.03m 1.54m 2.44m 0.97m 2.96m

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Wet Tropic Times

Friday, May 7, 2021

Cassowary Coast Under 12 Peninsula netball team finish second - page 26

Local athletes achieve success on triathlon circuit MARIA GIRGENTI THE Cassowary Coast region was well represented at the Yungaburra Triathlon and Cairns Crocs Sprint Tri at Lake Eacham, with many athletes competing solo, or in a team, or both, to achieve impressive results.

undertaking the 10km run.

Neil Jesse: 3rd - Male 30 – 39 years -

1:36:41 Standard Triathlon (1.5km swim, 40km bike, 10km run) Tracy Darveniza: 2nd - Female 50 – 59 years - 2:54:09 Jonathan Kuhn: 9th Male 20 - 29 years - 3:19:23 Standard Teams (1.5km swim, 40km bike, 10km run) KAK Attack: Adrian Darveniza, Ken Dyson, Kai Greven - 1st Overall Team - 2:24:37 The T-BONES: Stuart Russell, Donna Darveniza, Shane Rossi - 1st Mixed Team - 2:28:22 Tolga Trolls: John Toogood - 5th Mixed Team - 2:51:31 All about fun: Jo Sanderson, Kelly, and Jennifer - 5th Female Team - 3:06:49 Lake Eacham results: Junior Triathlon (200m swim, 3km bike, 1km run) Keean Greven: 3rd - Male 10 – 12 years - 18:32 Enticer Triathlon (400m swim, 10km bike, 3km run) Kai Greven: 3rd - Male 13 – 15 years 38:8 Peter Greven: 1st - Male 50 -59 years - 42:06 Donna Darveniza: 1st - Female 40 – 49 years - 49:05 Sprint Triathlon (750m swim, 20km bike, 6km run) Tracy Darveniza: 1st - Female 50 – 59 years - 1:37 Sprint Triathlon Team (750m swim, 20km bike, 6km run) Funniest Name in the World: Adrian Darveniza (swim and bike) and Shane Rossi (run) 3rd - 1:39

Leah Peake who competed in the Enticer event crossed the finishing line in first place in her age group. Photo: Dave Cooley

In her first triathlon at Lake Eacham, Donna Darveniza finished first in her age group and second overall, and then was the first female in the Enticer event and a member of the winning mixed team at Yungaburra. Photo: Dave Cooley

Yungaburra results: Junior Triathlon (200m swim, 5km bike, 1km run): 41 competitors Logan Jesse: 1st - Male 7 - 9 years 35:11

The Lake Eacham course was challenging, with small, but deceptively difficult, hills in both the bike and run legs. Donna Darveniza had an impressive triathlon debut in the Enticer event, finishing first in her age group and the second female overall. She then competed in two events in Yungaburra to finish as the first female in the Enticer event and as a member of the winning mixed team.

Neena Curzon: 3rd - Female 10 – 11 years - 34:18

Despite Adrian Darveniza experiencing mechanical issues with his bike and Shane Rossi stopping to help a fellow competitor with a medical issue, Funniest Name in the World team finished an impressive third at Lake Eacham.

Tyler Jesse: 8th - Male 10 - 11 years 35:53

Tracy Darveniza's first race of the year was the Sprint Tri at Lake Eacham, where she won her age group. She also finished second in her age group in Yungaburra. The sixth annual Yungaburra Triathlon attracted 420 competitors from the Tablelands, Cairns, Port Douglas, Innisfail, Tully, Brisbane, Townsville, and Mount Isa. The Yungaburra bike course was hilly and challenging, with strong head and sidewinds, whilst the run course was hilly, with rain showers providing cool conditions. Kai Greven won the Enticer event in an incredibly fast time and, with Ken Dyson and Adrian Darveniza, was a member of the winning Men's team,

Tracy Darveniza won her age group in the Lake Eacham Sprint Tri and, at Yungaburra, finished second in her age group. Photo: Dave Cooley

Kyra Payne: 4th - Female 10 - 11 years - 35:54 Jasper Curzon: 4th - Male 12 -13 years - 33:33 Isabelle Peake: 5th - Female 12 - 13 years - 30:00 Keean Greven: 6th - Male 10 – 11 years - 30:19

Noah Rossi: 9th - Male 10 – 11 years 39:29 Enticer Triathlon (400m swim, 10km bike, 2.5km run) Kai Greven: Male 15 – 16 years - 1st Overall - 39:14 Leah Peake: 1st Female - 15 – 16 years - 1:01:16 Donna Darveniza: 1st Female Overall 40 – 49 years - 44:47 Leah Payne: 6th - Female 40 - 49 years - 58:31 Anita Davina: 9th - Female 40 - 49 years - 1:03:07 Antonette Milone: 10th - Female 40 - 49 years - 1:06:29 Sprint Triathlon (750m swim, 20km bike, 5km run) Peter Greven: 1st - Male 50 – 59 years - 1:26:09

The KAK Attack team of Kai Greven, Adrian Darveniza, and Ken Dyson finished first overall in the standard teams' event

Neena Curzon finished third in her age group in the Junior Tri at Yungaburra. Photo: Dave Cooley

Neil Jesse from Cardwell finished third in his age group in the Sprint Tri event at Yungaburra. Photo: Dave Cooley