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PA G E 3 Australian Army soldiers from the 1st Battalion,The Royal Australian Regiment and the 2nd Cavalry Regiment, patrol through Cowley Beach Training Area during the combined arms training activity on 03 November 2021.
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Rainfall statistics gathered from http://www.farmonlineweather.com.au/ and http://www.bom.gov.au/
Tomorrow - Saturday Ingham Partly cloudy 24 - 32 Cardwell Partly cloudy 23 - 21 Tully Partly cloudy 21 - 30 Mission Beach Mostly sunny 23 - 30 Innisfail Partly cloudy 22 - 31
Sunday Ingham Sunny Cardwell Sunny Tully Sunny Mission Beach Sunny Innisfail Partly cloudy
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Innisfail Philoptohos Ladies give generously to local community groups
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Innisfail Philoptohos Ladies, with volunteers from Cancer Council Queensland Innisfail, and Innisfail Friends of the Hospital branches. MARIA GIRGENTI THE Innisfail Philoptohos Ladies recently hosted a special morning tea where they presented a cheque for $250 each to Innisfail and Tully Friends of the Hospital Foundations and the Cancer Council Queensland Innisfail branch. These donations were part of the proceeds raised from their stall at this year’s Feast of the Senses, as well as a personal donation of $100. Lydia Massa, Maria Sabadini, Sue Moir, Rose Caltabiano, Tracy Yearwood, Sonja Wilkin, Selinder Atwal, Johanne Stitt, Simone Jiggens-Anderson and Mary Toman accepted the donation on behalf of Cancer Council Innisfail and Innisfail Friends of the Hospital branches. Funds raised by Innisfail branch go towards Cancer Council Queensland support services, which assist cancer patients in the community with wigs/turbans, phone support, accommodation at Marylyn Mayo Lodge in Cairns and travel assistance. In 2021, a Sarah Steady chair/walking device, three sleeping chairs for family members and an Angel chair, for older patients who cannot support themselves, are now available at Innisfail Hospital, from funds raised by Innisfail Friends of the Hospital. The donations also include new colonoscopy and endoscopy equipment in
the theatre, as well as a Masimo observation machine, which records haemoglobin and iron levels, and the purchase of a stacked Alaris pump for multiple infusions. For eight years, the Greek Ladies have been donating to the Innisfail Friends of the Hospital (IFOH) Foundation as they feel it is such a worthy cause, with the money going towards the purchase of vital equipment for the Innisfail Hospital, which assists people in the local community.
room at Tully Hospital, to help make patients as comfortable as possible, at a time when they need it the most. For updates and upcoming events, please check out Innisfail Friends of the Hospital Foundation and Tully Hospital Foundation’s Facebook pages.
IFOH currently has over 20 volunteers who raise funds through cent sales, ticket sales, raffles, golf day and donations. Innisfail Friends of the Hospital Foundation volunteer Johanne Stitt said she was extremely grateful to the Greek Ladies for their ongoing and generous support, especially in these challenging times and presented them with a framed certificate of appreciation. Since 2020, donations also go to Tully Friends of the Hospital branch, as there are Greek ladies who live in the southern part of Cassowary Coast region, so the money will benefit another hospital and assist more people. Tully Friends of the Hospital Foundation, which has been running since November 14, 2018, currently has around 30 volunteers. Funds raised from these events is going towards the upgrade of the Palliative Care
Chrissie Argyros (right), President of Innisfail Philoptohos Ladies, presented a cheque of $250 to Bev Haack from the Tully Hospital Foundation.
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Jungle tested troops are ready now, and future ready THE Australian Army’s Combat Training Centre (CTC) have successfully reinvented jungle training at Tully with teams of combined-arm soldiers taught to survive and thrive in the jungle, mountains, coastal and urban terrain typical of Australia’s near region. In the new RCT Warfighter Exercise conducted in the dense jungle near Tully, troops from the 1st Battalion, Royal Australian Regiment’s (1RAR) Ready Combat Team (RCT) – roled as the Air Mobile Combat Team of the Australian Amphibious Force (AAF) – completed a range of missions including reconnaissance, patrolling, rural village clearances, ambushing, attacks and defensive actions. Private Lucas Hinselwood, recently returned from non-combat evacuation operations (NEO) in Afghanistan, said the variety in complex training environments ensured their combat team was ready for any situation. “It's been a good change going from the NEO Operation straight into the jungle environment, which practises our adaptability and our capabilities as well,” he said. Private Hinselwood, who had stepped-up as second-in-command, credited his section for their cohesion and resilience throughout the exercise. “They did an absolute cracking job working through the complex clearance; it's been hot and raining, not the best conditions, but during hard times the
section came together and kept up morale,” he said. “Being a brand new section and watching how far we have come from the start of the exercise to where we are now, it’s really good and I’m confident about where we’re headed.” Following the initial deployment to the mountains, dense jungle and rural villages in Tully, 1RAR RCT air assaulted via the 5th Aviation Regiment’s MRH90 Taipan helicopter to link up with M1 Abrams tanks from the notional AAF to practise combined-arms tactics in the close coastal country and urban villages. Officer in Command of the inaugural Regional Warfighting, CTC’s Major Daniel Farrands stressed the importance of varying the training environment to best practise the agility, resilience and cohesion of Army’s rapidly deployable combat teams. “We've already noticed the soldiers making a mental shift in the way they apply general tactics within these environments, and that in itself demonstrates they will be more adaptable and can easily transition from one terrain type to the other,” Major Farrands said. Officer in Charge of 1RAR’s C Company, Major Matthew Hamill, said he was keen to have his soldiers use a range of combined-arms elements throughout the exercise. “The addition of armoured and aviation assets provided a great opportunity
Australian Army soldiers from the 1st Battalion,The Royal Australian Regiment and the 2nd Cavalry Regiment, patrol a track during the combined arms training activity at Cowley Beach Training Area, Queensland on 02 November 2021.
for our personnel to integrate and train closely with those elements that we don’t see on a day-to-day basis,” Major Hamill said. Observing the warfighter exercise, Commander of the 1st Division Major General Jake Ellwood, and Commander of the Amphibious Task Group Designate Captain (Navy) Phillipa Hay, were impressed to see the RCT setting a foundation for future joint force exercises.
Captain Hay was pleased to see the landmark exercise displaying the ADF’s advancement towards training in complex amphibious environments. “It's important that the ADF has a full range of capabilities that are deployable and supportable in the near region,” Captain Hay said. “We need to take every opportunity we can to make sure that we are training the way we're going to fight and today is a demonstration of that.”
“This is really important training and it’s a great first step. Moving into next year these combined-team operations will then bring together our amphibious platforms to undertake ship-to-shore manoeuvre followed by high-end warfighting,” Major General Ellwood said. “It’s fantastic to see teams coming together and learning how they would fight in a littoral environment.”
Soldiers prepare to breach a room during clearance a patrol through Cowley Beach Training Area
Australian Army Lieutenant Luke Frawley from the 1st Battalion, The Royal Australian Regiment, delivers platoon orders during a combined arms training activity at Jungle Training Wing,Tully
Australian Army soldiers from the 1st Battalion,The Royal Australian Regiment run to the next objective during a clearance patrol.
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NBN information session
Mayor’s Christmas Appeal
THE Innisfail District Chamber of Commerce is inviting all local businesses to attend an NBN information breakfast session at the Clearway Advice conference room in Innisfail, on Tuesday, November 23, 2021.
DIG deep and donate to the Mayor’s Christmas Appeal to help those in our community who are less fortunate and ensure that their Christmas is one that is filled with joy and not despair. To support this Appeal, residents may deliver gifts, items of non-perishable food or monetary donations to the Hinchinbrook Shire Council Office from 8.30am Wednesday, 17 November 2021 to 5.00pm Wednesday, 15 December 2021.
“It is exciting to hear about plans for fibre direct to the premises for businesses in our region,” said President Suzanne Bassette. “Businesses in the Innisfail area have long struggled with unreliable and slow internet access impacting their day-to-day customer service. At this session, we will all have a chance to hear about new internet options that can help business improvement and expansion.” NBN Engagement Officer Ross Contarino will present information on the latest technology and programs businesses can access for fast and reliable internet access. This includes Enterprise Ethernet, which provides a dedicated (non-shared) fibre line directly to business premises. Tickets for the information and networking session are $20 and include a catered breakfast. Book at https://www.trybooking.com/BVDLP
Innisfail Horse and Pony Club’s 61st anniversary celebrations MARIA GIRGENTI ALL current and past members are invited to share in Innisfail Horse and Pony Club’s 61st anniversary celebrations, with a special dinner at Innisfail RSL, on Saturday, November 27 at 6.00pm. The club’s 60th anniversary milestone celebration in 2020 had to be postponed due to COVID-19. Anyone who may know others not on social media platforms, please contact Julianne Madsen on 0418 757 621, so she can send out an official invitation. Meals at Innisfail RSL are reasonably priced, with daily specials on the board. Please check out Innisfail RSL’s Facebook page for menu items and prices. Organisers are looking forward to catching up with familiar faces from the past who have been involved in the Club over the past 61 years. Anyone who has photos and memorabilia they would like to share, please bring them along on the night. Attendance numbers are required as soon as possible for seating and catering purposes.
Get Ready Hinchinbrook Storm Clean-up AS the disaster season is fast approaching, the Council is urging residents to prepare for future weather events by disposing of damaged or unused play equipment, outdoor furniture, barbeques, old sheets of corrugated iron and branches from around your home. These items can become airborne in a storm or cyclone, with potential to cause damage to houses or serious injury to people. The Council reminds residents that each household within Hinchinbrook Shire is entitled to four virtual waste disposal vouchers per financial year, which allows them to dispose of up to four loads of domestic or green waste free of charge. In addition, all metal items can be disposed of free of charge anytime at the Warrens Hill Landfill Resource and Recovery Centre.
Ingham Tennis Association Light Project CONGRATULATIONS to the Ingham Tennis Association who have secured $180,000 for their lights upgrade project. Of the $180,000 Council contributed $20,000 (excluding GST) to the Ingham Tennis Association. Ingham Tennis is currently upgrading lights on 12 courts to more energy efficient LED lighting, with the lights being more cost effective and brighter, which will benefit all. The project has kicked off with new poles and lights ordered for installation.
Feral Pig Aerial Shoot THE Council, in co-operation with the Department of Environment and Science and the Department of Resources, intend to conduct an aerial shoot to control feral pigs. The areas covered during this program will include “The Orient”, Lamari’s on Suthers Road, “Mungalla”, Accornero’s on Abswold Road and parcels of land that are under the management of participating
Friday, November 19, 2021 organisations between and adjacent to Palm Creek to the North, and Insulator Creek to the South. This program will take place from Thursday, 2 December 2021 to Wednesday, 8 December 2021 between the hours of 5.00am and 7.00pm each day, weather permitting. To ensure the safety of the public while this program is being conducted, access to the National Parks Estate, Bronte Road and the Halifax Bay Wetlands will be closed during these times. Access to huts on Bronte Road will be permitted outside of the planned control times. Should you require any further information or clarification concerning this matter, please contact the Council’s Biosecurity Team Leader on 4776 4740 for the necessary assistance.
Have your Say Off-leash Dog Park THE Council is seeking community feedback on the potential establishment of an off-leash dog park in Ingham. Off-leash dog park facilities are commonly found along travel routes across Australia. The current site being considered is located along the Bruce Highway, in the grass median strip between the northbound and southbound lanes, north of the railway tracks in Herbert Street, Ingham. The first stage of the project will only include fencing, double self-closing gates and a drinking bowl facility. Other additions may be included in future financial years, subject to funding availability. This site has several advantages including: • Many people travel with dogs for holidays and this location would encourage travellers to stop in the region and shop locally; • Being on a traffic route, the site is already subjected to traffic noise and is away from residential premises; • Other facilities, such as waste and recycling bins are already situated in the parkland, with fast food outlets and toilets nearby in Rotary Park; and • The potential site is accessible to travellers and there is sufficient parking adjacent to the grass median strip. This is a project that will be considered during the 2022-2023 financial year budget preparations. Council will engage local contractors in the construction process, with costs being approximately $30,000 to complete. To have your say on the potential off-leash dog park, community members can complete the survey by visiting www.surveymonkey.com/ r/8XFGCLX. Feedback closes midnight Sunday, 5 December 2021.
Borello Park Community Mural RECENTLY, Lucinda Progress Association received $8,367 (Excl GST) through the Regional Arts Development Fund (RADF) to design and create a community mural. The mural has now been completed and was overseen by Art by Lavinia. The Borello Park Community Mural celebrates the fertile waters of the Hinchinbrook Channel and Coral Sea off the coast of Lucinda. With Lucinda being a popular fishing location for anglers, the mural highlights the ever-popular fighting Barramundi, juicy mud crabs, Mangrove Jack, Spanish Mackerel, a sea turtle, a dugong, pelicans and a crocodile. RADF is a partnership between the Queensland Government and Council to support local arts and culture in regional Queensland.
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Innisfail community pauses to honour fallen soldiers on Remembrance Day STORY AND PHOTOS BY MARIA GIRGENTI LAST Thursday, a special service to commemorate Remembrance Day at the Innisfail RSL Cenotaph was a solemn affair, as those in attendance paused and reflected on the suffering and sacrifice by Australian soldiers in all wars and armed conflicts. At 11.00am on November 11, 1918, the guns of the Western Front fell silent, after more than four years of continuous warfare. This year marked the 103rd anniversary since the signing of the armistice agreement by Great Britain, France and Germany, which ended World War I in 1918, a key moment in Australia’s history. In the four years of the war, more than 330,000 Australians served overseas, and over 60,000 Australian service personnel died. The dead lay in cemeteries and unmarked graves around the world from New Britain, to Mesopotamia, Gallipoli, the Sanai, Palestine and United Kingdom. Nowhere on earth do Australia’s war dead lie in greater numbers than in the soil of the Western front in France and
Belgium. After WWII, the Australian and British governments changed the name of Armistice Day to Remembrance Day in recognition of all those who died, suffered in war, and those who continue to fight for the nation’s freedoms and way of life. Today, the Australian War Memorial’s Roll of Honour lists the names of more than 102,000 Australians who have lost their lives in war and conflict. Two hundred and seventy-five of those lost lives were from the Innisfail district and are now immortalised on the Great War Honour Roll in the Innisfail Shire Hall. Di Mecking was the Parade Marshal while the 'Last Post' sounded, followed by the 'Reveille' and one minute's silence observed at the 11th hour and the reading of The Ode. Innisfail RSL President, Ron Henderson, addressed those in attendance, before B J Price offered up a dedication prayer. As Piper Marc Darveniza played the 'Lament', Craig Strutt from Innisfail RSL laid the first wreath. Wreaths placed at the Cenotaph represented 51 FNQR, RAAF, all RAR
Regiments, Vietnam veterans, 107 SQN AAFC, Innisfail Police Service, National Servicemen's Association, Innisfail SES, Innisfail Ambulance Service, Australian Volunteer Coastguard QF15, students from Innisfail State College Good Counsel Primary School, Good Counsel College, as well as other individuals and community groups.
GCC students Leanne Nguyen, Thomas Herbert, Clara Cini and Sharni Edwards at their first official event as 2022 Leaders.
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QF15 Flotilla Commander Neville Duncan laid a wreath on behalf of the Australian Volunteer Coastguard Association.
Principal Liam Kenny with GCPS Captains Frankie-Rose Tagget and Timmy Pham.
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What is my authority? SARI HYYTINEN I would like to utilise this column to speak more on topics that relate to my professional background. As a qualified social worker, before I started the newspaper, I dedicated my professional career to assisting homeless and disaffected people. What I have observed, during the last five years that the newspaper has been operating under my direction, is a community that would like to see positive change in the services on offer and to recapture the strong sense of community and community engagement, which previously existed, but do not know how to do so. How do you engage a younger generation to stay, live and work rural if you are not willing to do anything different, which appeals to a younger audience? Just last week, a friend spoke to their children’s mates and not a single child was looking forward to living local, and all of them were dreaming about the time that they would leave the community for ‘bigger and better’ things.
"COASTAL Christmas”, a new exhibition celebrating Christmas in the Far North, opens at Mission Beach Community Arts Centre, at 6pm, Friday, 19 November. A combined Mission Arts Gallery and Shop is alive with Christmas themed gifts and bargain priced art created by local artists. With Christmas upon us, searching for that perfect gift which is special, unique and within budget can be difficult. Finding that enriching present is made much easier when you visit “Coastal Christmas”. Since October, Gallery Shop Coordinator Carol Giuliany, has been planning how she will reinvent the current exhibiting space to ensure it is a marvellous customer experience. “A wide range of lovingly affordable Christmas gifts, inspired and created by talented regional area artists will be available on opening night and daily.” Carol stated, “Join us in a celebratory glass of wine and some nibbles to help get you into that festive mood.
Available on opening night is a free service to wrap your fabulous purchases. I have seen a sneak preview of our Christmas display… and my advice is to get in early.” “Coastal Christmas” has many amazing one-ofa-kind artworks to snap up - for yourself as well as your family and friends. On display will be mosaics, sculpture, handmade silk scarves, pottery, artwork in various styles, mediums, genres and sizes. The exhibition aims to delight you and bring Christmas cheers to all. The “Coastal Christmas” exhibition will be on display at Mission Arts daily (10am-2pm) from 19 November 2021 – 4 January 2022, located at MARCS Park, Mission Beach. Gallery entry is free of charge though gold coin donations are gratefully received. For more information phone 40886116 or email info@ missionarts.com.au
A Journey of Jazz Performance THE Innisfail Community Band Jazz Ensemble is holding their annual end-of-year performance, featuring internationally acclaimed jazz trumpeter Professor Rob McWilliams. Dr. Rob McWilliams, an internationally accomplished musician, was born in Melbourne, Australia. A USA resident from 1991 to 2014, he holds a PhD in Music from the University of Minnesota. As a performing artist on trumpet and keyboard, Dr McWilliams has extensive performing experience with a number of domestic and international symphonic and jazz ensembles. The concert entitled A Journey of Jazz takes us through a range of jazz genres, from Dixieland though
Starting next week, I will be sharing life principles, which will change your life and the community for the better if you chose to be willing to listen and take onboard the things that I am saying in a positive way. It is an amazingly powerful platform to be able to speak from my heart to a community though my weekly column and I am grateful to the people who read my columns.
to Modern and Big Band Jazz. “Our group of around 15 musicians will explore different styles of jazz in the performance and there will be something for everyone!” said Innisfail Community Band President Mr Richard Graham. “One minute we will feature the brass section in a big band number and then swap to a classic ballad.” The Innisfail Community Band have been rehearsing and performing for over 10 years in the community. They perform a range of styles of music and at a variety of venues. More recently they have performed at The Tablelands Folk Festival, Cardwell UFO Festival and the Art Deco Picnic. Musicians wishing to join the group are welcome to join in at rehearsals each Tuesday evening at the Innisfail Conservatorium. According to Mr Graham: “We cater for all abilities and have members that range in age from 15 through to 70.” Bookings for A Journey of Jazz are now available by going to https://www.trybooking.com/BVEYO Further information is also available by contacting Richard Graham on 0459814087.
I am aware that some people desire to see more political content in the newspaper and yes, we do need to ensure that we keep our representatives accountable, and I am grateful to have the support of writers who are skilled in this area. I desire to see amazing things happen in this community and I believe that the best way to bring about positive experiences for the community is to share some of the challenges life and the way they have been approached, which have brought positive change. We need to back each other as a community, and we need to put in an effort to achieve a strong sense of community.
Internationally accomplished musician Dr. Rob McWilliams
Council Requests Sponsorship of Rotary Park Playground Equipment LOCATED along the Bruce Highway, Rotary Park Ingham is a well known rest spot for travellers. The recent playground upgrade has revitalised its role as a space to relax, play and attract tourists. Council is now seeking sponsorship for individual items of play equipment inside of the newly established Rotary Park playground.
Sponsorship funds would be used to incorporate lighting into the under covered playground and ongoing maintenance. Two large businesses within the Hinchinbrook region have expressed their interest to sponsor individual items inside the playground. Council would like to extend this opportunity to local
businesses and community organisations within the Shire to sponsor individual items of play equipment. The sponsorship would be for an initial term of five years with a recognition sign to be installed at Rotary Park playground. To submit your expression of interest, email council@hinchinbrook.qld.gov.au and outline your financial contribution. Council will be in contact with applicants in due course. Council reserves the right to determine the success of any application. For further information, please contact Council’s Project and Operations Support Officer on 4776 4600.
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Community Photo Exhibition Snapping Tully open
The Snapping Tully Community Photo Exhibition THE Snapping Tully photo exhibition had its soft opening on Tuesday, November 16, 2021, and is now open to the public. The exhibition is located at 2-4 Still Street, Tully (the old Di Bella Farm Machinery – amongst others – building). The exhibition is staffed by community volunteers and will be open during the week and most weekends. Please stop in and check the roster on the doors for the current opening hours. The exhibition is the culmination of a great deal of work, to celebrate the history of our community and what makes Tully, the village in the valley, such a great place today. This project is a part of the Tully100 Centenary Steering Committee’s build up to the Centenary of Tully in 1924. The exhibition includes photos and stories of pioneers’ families, including the Anderson, Mullins, Jago, Pease, Flegler, Henry, Senko, Musumeci, and Livingstone families, to name but a few. There are also historical photos, stories, memorabilia, and equipment from the early days of Tully.
Some of the artefacts on display. This project also included capturing Tully now, creating a social snapshot, which will form a record of our community for future generations. The current photos were taken by Diana from Blume Photography and will form part of a community exhibition in Tully and Innisfail and will also be used as a part of the Tully100 celebrations and be stored by Cassowary Coast Libraries for future generations. This project is a celebration of heritage and community identity, creating a sense of place and social cohesion. The Snapping Tully social snapshot is funded by the Cassowary Coast Regional Council through the Regional Arts Development Fund, the Queensland Government through the Department of Communities, Housing and Digital Economy, and the Tully Support Centre. If you would like to join the Tully100 Centenary Steering Committee and help plan and run activities in the lead to our Centenary, please email tullycentenary@ gmail.com
A few of the many photographs, which evoke fond memories of past times in Tully. If you would like to join the 4854: looking forward email list and be kept up to date with the Centenary and all things 4854 please email 4854news@gmail. com The Tully100 Centenary Steering Committee is an initiative of the 4854: looking forward advocacy group; in partnership with the Tully and District Chamber of Commerce and the Tully Support Centre. The Tully Support Centre is funded by the Queensland Government and services communities throughout the Cassowary Coast. The Tully Support Centre is located at 54 Bryant Street in Tully, with opening hours Monday, Tuesday and Thursday from 9am to 1pm and 2pm to 4pm; and on Wednesday from 9am to 1pm and 2pm to 6pm. To register your interest, or for more information about groups and other services, please call 40 681 004, check the Tully Support Centre online at www. tullysupportcentre.com.au or follow us on Facebook “Tully Support Centre Inc.”
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Tully Nursing Home Cent Sale
LIZ TODD, PRESIDENT OF THE BOARD
RECENTLY one of our residents told me that he has always preferred to live and work in small towns, compared to cities. I am sure we could all make a comprehensive list of the positives and negatives of living where we are! What does stand out in our area is that we are community-minded, with an amazing array of groups and individuals, dedicated to improving the lives of others! This includes our local nursing home, which is owned by the community, and overseen by a Board of local people. (It is not owned by a corporation, and we want to keep it that way!). Like any charitable organisation, we continue to look for ways to fundraise, to improve the lives of our elderly and disabled residents. So, it is wonderful
to see that a couple of local ladies have decided to run a Cent Sale for the Home. This will be held on December 4, at the El Arish RSL Memorial Hall at 12pm. The proceeds from this event will go towards the purchase of two much-needed mobile blood pressure machines. Please come along and support this event!
If you would like to donate a prize or make a financial contribution, or need further information, please contact the Home on 4068 2355. This brings to mind a quote from Margaret Mead, the famous anthropologist: “Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world; indeed, it's the only thing that ever has.” In fact, we can all contribute to a better world – by making a difference in our local community.
Thank you St Clare's School for your Christmas cards!
A champion of the Innisfail community INNISFAIL Hospital director of nursing and facility manager Lesley Harris has been recognised for 40 years of service with Queensland Health. Lesley has had an exciting and interesting career in various locations, but it is her life-long passion for rural and remote nursing which has seen her work in Innisfail Hospital for the last 22 years. “I began nursing at Townsville General Hospital in 1981 and progressed into the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) once I had a little experience under my belt,” Lesley said. “After a brief stint in midwifery at Kirwan Women’s Hospital I returned to the Townsville ICU and completed a graduate certificate in critical care. “One of my favourite memories from this time was flying into Papua New Guinea to retrieve a patient. We were on our way to Bougainville when the exhaust fell off the ambulance; we crawled around on the road and fixed up the exhaust before continuing to collect the patient. “I’ve held various roles here at Innisfail Hospital and completed various other qualifications including Rural and Isolated Practice Endorsement and a Masters of Nursing Sciences. “I’ve been the director of nursing and facility manager since 2006 and am very proud of the team we have here and the differences we have made for the local community.” Jennifer Goodwin, acting director of nursing and midwifery for Rural and Remote Services says the Innisfail community has benefitted greatly having Lesley at the helm for the last 16 years. “Over that time she has led the redevelopment of part of the hospital; survived 2 category 4 cyclones (Larry and Yasi), has overseen the increase in clinical services across theatre, endoscopy and oncology; and implemented an all risk Midwifery Group Practice (MGP) model in maternity.”
Said Ms Goodwin. “Her commitment to Innisfail Hospital, and to the wider Innisfail community is very much appreciated by the Cairns and Hinterland Hospital and Health Service.” Johanne Stitt, who has worked with Lesley since 2005, admires her ability
to think on her feet and stay calm under pressure. “Lesley stayed on site for both cyclones and did a wonderful job of managing those emergency situations,” said Johanne “When Larry hit Innisfail, the hospital had to close due to the loss of water supply and Lesley then coordinated the
patients being moved to Cairns Hospital. She has a wonderful talent of thinking on her feet, bringing everything back to perspective and calming those around her down.” “I couldn’t say enough positive things about Lesley – she’s an inspirational leader and a delightful colleague to work with,” she said.
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Friday, November 19, 2021
Cassowary Coast annual report THE Cassowary Coast Regional Council’s 2020-21 Annual Report was endorsed at the Local Government Meeting held on November 11 and is available to view online. The report documents Council’s achievements and activities during the 2020-21 financial year. Council received an unmodified opinion on the financial statements from the Queensland Audit Office. Cassowary Coast Regional Council Mayor, Mark Nolan, said the Annual Report highlights Council’s achievements amidst the COVID-19 pandemic, which has impacted everyone within our community. “This document is not just a statuary requirement highlighting our financial position, it is a great way to identify what we are doing well and what areas we need to focus on for the future of our community.” “I encourage the community to read our Annual Report and get more details on the services Council provides and offers to the community,” said Councillor Nolan. “During the 2020-21 financial year, we have
succeeded in achieving large scale projects, including $38.65M of vital infrastructure projects such as upgrades to Clifford Road, Goondi Bend and steps made to manage all of the Cassowary Coast Waste Transfer Stations.” “Whilst these major projects provide significant benefits and advantages for our community, the minor projects also help support our small towns and neighbourhoods. We are proud of what we have been able to do for our community.” “2020-21 saw several waves of various COVID-19 restrictions, causing travel to be paused, events to be cancelled and people’s livelihoods and jobs effected. As a community, we have stood together, supporting each other through these unprecedented times. I am hopeful that our road to recovery will be quick as borders re-open and lives return to ‘pre-COVID times’.” Some highlights from the report include: • The completion of the Tully Grandstand, which includes a 600-seat stadium grandstand with multiple function rooms, which will act as an economic driver,
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In the Queensland Parliament today,
Nick Dametto MP at Port Hinchinbrook.
State Member for Hinchinbrook, Nick Dametto MP, raised recent issues at Port Hinchinbrook that included effluent overflowing from pump stations. Mr. Dametto asked the Deputy Premier and Minister for State Development, Infrastructure, Local Government and Planning Dr Steven Miles to provide the House with an update as to what was being done to expedite negotiations with the current liquidator to resolve the landbased issues at Port Hinchinbrook. Dr Miles said he was concerned about the reported overflow that occurred at Port Hinchinbrook’s sewerage treatment plant (STP) on November 5. “We have been working with the local Council and the Member for Hinchinbrook to try and find a resolution,” Dr Miles said. “We have offered the liquidator an agreement that would allow the Council to take over management of the facility
• Council adopted the Asset Rationalisation proposal which includes recommendations for 32 assets to be either disposed of or leases negotiated to reduce Council’s spend on these assets. There have been a number of success stories throughout this process, including utilisation of empty space and connecting community groups together to better maximize the use of buildings. • Council eliminating all Boil Water alerts through the ongoing investment into water security and the completion of the Bulgan Creek Reservoir, which will support around 7,000 residents. • The $400,000 COVID-19 Relief Package, which assisted to reduce the financial burden to businesses and the community during the pandemic and to assist in keeping our town’s and businesses open and thriving. To read the Annual Report in full, visit Council’s website or email Council at enquiries@cassowarycoast. qld.gov.au and a copy can be emailed to you.
while we sort through the other details.
“We have also offered a commercial arrangement that could buy out the liquidator and allow for the proper maintenance and operation of the facility and unfortunately the liquidator has rejected both of those approaches, which is very disappointing and frankly not good enough. “So, we’re left as a State with our last resort and that’s why the CoordinatorGeneral has notified an Intention to Resume the land and associated tenures. “It’s not the approach we would normally want to take but with the liquidator being so unhelpful and obstructive. “We’ve put $6.4 million aside, I understand the Commonwealth has already committed $6 million – So, this is all three levels of Government and the Local Member working together to resolve a situation that really needs to
Council investing in apprenticeship and traineeship programs COUNCIL is looking to support a new generation of local team members via new apprenticeships and traineeships. Age, gender, and experience are no barrier to anyone wanting to apply for an apprenticeship or traineeship hosted with Cassowary Coast Regional Council, with a strong focus on finding the right person for the job. In the fields of Diesel Fitting, Community Services, Work Health and Safety and Business, TORGAS has recently advertised on behalf of Council for two apprentice and six trainee positions. Cassowary Coast Regional Council Mayor Mark Nolan said this is a fantastic opportunity to learn about different areas of Council, make a positive difference to the region in which we live and gain a
qualification. You’ll work on a range of projects that will allow you to grow your knowledge, skills and confidence and demonstrate real results that benefit our communities. “It’s great to give back to your community, there is a lot of satisfaction in a career in local government. You feel like you are making a meaningful difference and there is opportunity for advancement.” “Our previous and current trainees and apprentices have brought a great deal to Council and have had a real impact on the services in which they have worked. I’m looking forward to welcoming our 2022 apprentices and trainees.” Positions available: • Apprentice Diesel Fitter x two (2)
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attracting events to our region and strengthening our community spirit for sporting, hobby and entertainment events.
State fires warning shot on Port Hinchinbrook liquidators QUEENSLAND’S Coordinator-General has notified of the State Government’s Intention to Resume Port Hinchinbrook land and associated tenures, tempering concerns that progress had stalled on normalisation of the region.
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(Innisfail and Tully) • Community Services Trainee (Innisfail) • Work Health & Safety Trainee (Innisfail) • Business Traineeships x four (4) The business trainees will work in Council’s administrative functions across the region. This training is proudly funded by the Queensland Government through its First Start program under the Skilling Queenslanders for Work initiative. More information on these positions and how to apply can be found on the TORGAS website, SEEK and www. cassowarycoast.qld.gov.au/our-council/ employment-opportunities. For more information, please call 1300 763 903 or email enquiries@ cassowarycoast.qld.gov.au
be resolved.” Mr. Dametto said he was reassured that the State would do everything in its power to ensure the process was accelerated and remained a priority. “For years it’s been a nightmare for the residents who have been dealing with effluent overflowing, roads full of potholes, bins not getting collected and gardens looking like jungles,” Mr Dametto said. “The development honestly looks like something you would see in a natural disaster movie. “The liquidator has failed to meet their obligations for years and Cardwell is welcoming this announcement with open arms. “This outcome has been a long time coming for the Hinchinbrook electorate.”
CRIME WRAP Armed robbery, Innisfail: POLICE have charged a 16-yearold boy and an 18-year-old man both from Innisfail, following an armed robbery in Innisfail on Tuesday night (November 9). It will be alleged the boy has entered a rear roller door of an Edith Street business around 10.30pm. Using a crowbar to jemmy open the access door to the counter, he was scared off and left the business only to re-enter the business via the front door moments later. He has allegedly stolen a number of cigarette packets, before threatening the staff member with the crowbar to open the till. He and the man have then left with a quantity of money and cigarettes. They were located this morning and charged with armed robbery. The 18-year-old Innisfail man was remanded in custody and appeared in Innisfail Magistrates Court yesterday November 10 and is rescheduled to appear January 17.
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Film team digs deep for cassowary conservation MISSION Beach, November 16, 2021: Cassowary conservation on the Cassowary Coast has received a celebrity financial boost from members of the cast and crew of the Netflix series ‘Irreverent’ while filming at Mission Beach. Actor Russell Dykstra, an ardent conservationist and nature lover, encouraged the team to donate to C4’s ‘Give Now’ fundraising platform to buy critical land for cassowary conservation. A delighted Peter Rowles, president of Community for Coastal and Cassowary Conservation (C4) at Mission Beach, said Mr Dykstra’s efforts had added more than $7600 to the land-purchase scheme.
These are covered by protective covenants and sold to people who want to live amid nature and respect other species’ right to share the same habitat as them.” C4 committee members hosted a low-key thank you on Thursday (Nov 11), attended by Mr Dykstra and fellow actor and writer Roz Hammond, each of whom has an impressive list of theatre, film and TV credits to their name. Ms Hammond also supported cassowary conservation, including running Sunday morning yoga classes for her colleagues at Sundance Studio in Mission Beach, asking only for donations to C4 for the land purchase fund.
“One of the biggest single threats to the survival of the cassowary is loss of habitat through clearing and fragmentation of crucial corridors,” Mr Rowles said.
The actors said they had been awed by the region's natural beauty and touched by the friendliness of the community, and were sad to be leaving after calling Mission Beach home for several months.
“C4 has partnered with Queensland Trust For Nature (QTFN) to buy important parcels of land that provide critical habitat for cassowaries and other species.
Mr Dykstra said he was actively involved in bush care and conservation groups near his home on the New South Wales Central Coast and wanted to do
something for cassowary conservation. He was thrilled to finally see a cassowary and his stripey chicks in Mission Beach on Friday (November 12), just a week before the Cassowary Coast component of Irreverent wraps up and he heads south for studio filming. Both he and Ms Hammond spoke of fond memories of time spent in the bush as children and of the challenges for parents today in finding the balance between children’s desires to connect with computerised devices and getting outside to discover the beauty and wonder of the natural world. Mr Rowles presented Mr Dykstra with a copy of C4 member Laurie Trott’s recently published (Playlab Theatre) play, ‘To Kill A Cassowary’ to thank him for his great work. The book will be launched at the C4 Theatrette on Saturday, November 27 at the C4 Christmas party, which is open to the public. For more information visit the C4 website www. cassowaryconservation.asn.au
KAP gears for growth as Dametto named new Deputy HINCHINBROOK MP Nick Dametto has been formally named the inaugural Deputy Leader of Katter’s Australian Party (KAP), signifying an important step in the North Queensland-based, minor party’s ongoing growth and development. KAP Leader and Traeger MP Robbie Katter said the decision, agreed to last week by the Party’s Federal Management Committee, was part of the now-10 year old KAP’s modernization strategy as it advances its efforts to develop across rural and regional Queensland. “We are very excited that Nick has accepted the role of Deputy Leader, and what this additional structure will mean for our party strategically,” he said. “Given the events of the last two years, Australians have had a real wakeup call. “Growing discontent and a lack of faith in the two-party system has seen a decline in support for Labor and Liberal and the KAP, through its modernisation strategy, is striving to be a solid alternative for those looking for a party which represents their genuine interests. “This solidifying of the Deputy Leader role will help ensure KAP has the correct systems in place for growth through leadership into the future – regional Queenslanders voters looking for a new
home should feel confident with KAP.” Mr Dametto said the announcement was part of the KAP’s strategic development and cemented its place as third force in Queensland politics.
Mr Katter Jnr said the KAP was unashamedly pro-Australian on all issues, preoccupied with economic development and the cultural antithesis to the extremist ‘woke’ ideology
infiltrating all levels of society. “Our party was founded on core values and principles I would say something both major parties are currently lacking,” he said.
“I am honored and humbled with the recent announcement, being nominated by my peers at KAP to take on the role as Deputy Leader is move that will add the necessary structure to our party which will aid our future success,” Mr Dametto said. “The KAP is planning for growth and appointing a Deputy Leader position was deemed essential to ensuring the structure and foundations necessary for this ongoing development were implemented. “This strategic direction means that when our Leader, Robbie Katter, is in remote areas of his Traeger electorate or is unavailable I can step in, make decisions, and provide direction for the entire KAP team. “With this announcement comes great responsibility, being trusted to make these kinds of decision in the absence of our Leader is a task I will not take lightly.” The KAP currently holds three seats in Queensland’s Parliament, and one seat – held by Party patriarch Bob Katter – in the Federal Lower House.
QCWA to award over $30,000 in bursaries to Queensland students APPLICATIONS now open. The Queensland Country Women’s Association (QCWA) invites male and female secondary and tertiary students in Queensland to apply for a range of 2022 bursary offerings. There are 22 bursaries on offer, each valued between $500 and $2,500. The bursaries cover different ages and areas of study and provide financial assistance to students to enable them to pursue their educational goals. QCWA State President Sheila Campbell said the annual bursary campaign was one of the association’s great joys in being able to support the Queensland community.
“Education is a cornerstone of the QCWA, so we offer a number of bursaries every year to assist Queensland students with the cost of their studies,” she said. For many self-funded tertiary students, driven to achieve their goal, the need to work while juggling academic study, assignments, tutorials, and exams is ever present. “For some, one of the QCWA’s bursaries could mean the career-defining difference between continuing their studies or not.” With 2022 being the milestone centenary of the QCWA there are five new QCWA Centenary Bursaries for students in Nutrition, Agriculture, Education, Physical Education and for an Apprenticeship. Each of these new bursaries is for $2500.
Some of the bursaries on offer include: • Ruth Fairfax Memorial Bursary for rural studies (2 x $2,500) • Audrey J Hoskin Music Bursary for vocal or instrumental studies (1 x $1,000) • Greater Brisbane Daphne Dowdle Midwifery Bursary (1 x $1,000) • Border Division for a mature age student (1 x $1000) • Condamine Valley/Warwick Branch Bursary (3X $1500) • Eumundi Branch Queensland Youth Orchestra Bursary for studying music at the Queensland Conservatorium of Music (2 x $600) • Mallalieu Home Foundation Trust Scholarship for accommodation for music study (4 x $500). For more information and application forms, visit www.qcwa.org.au/student-bursaries Applications close 31 January 2022.
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Friday, November 19, 2021
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Nature Playground Grand Opening at El Arish State School THE much-anticipated Grand Opening of the Nature Playground at El Arish State School took place on Thursday, November 4. The school was able to share this momentous occasion with the Honourable Bob Katter MP, who had encouraged it to apply for a Local Schools Community Fund grant in 2019. The school community greatly appreciates the awarding of these funds, which has permitted it to build such a wonderful place for its students to play, learn and build a love for nature. It is an ideal centre piece for a beautiful school and a lot of hard work has gone into getting their vision for this area completed. The El Arish State School acknowledges the incredible efforts of its students. They were the ones who made the decisions about what they wanted to have in the playground and helped this come to life
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by painting the tyres, planting the plants, making the pavers and so much more. The school is incredibly grateful for their input and hard work. There are many other who put their time effort and services into the Nature Playground. These include Bunnings Innisfail, Mitre 10 (Tully and Mission Beach), Cohen Building Services, Lavinia Letheby, Mission Beach Nursery, Neil Watson Concreting, Miss Deb, Miss Gayle, Mr Henson, Donna-Maree, Peter and Katrina, the school’s amazing P&C, the volunteers, and staff. “We are so lucky to have such an amazing community of people that bring so much to our small school. This project has been a true collaboration of many which has brought our community together and we thank everyone for their involvement.”
Innisfail State College celebrates sporting excellence MARIA GIRGENTI INNISFAIL State College’s sporting family recently celebrated a year of sporting excellence at their annual awards ceremony held recently in the B Block auditorium. The College boasts a strong tradition of participation, successes and achievements in a range of sports, including rugby league, athletics, touch football, rugby union, basketball, cross country, netball, swimming, soccer and inter-house sports. Hinchinbrook house won the inter-
house athletics carnival; Fitzroy won the swimming championships and Bedarra were the inter-house cross-country champions. Students who competed in Peninsula level sports received bronze medals, whilst those who represented Queensland/State received silver medals. A panel selected the recipients of ten major awards, which were presented to students whose efforts and attitude make them a role model for their peers by displaying sportsmanship, commitment to training, participation in
Innisfail State College sports’ major award winners.
a wide variety of sports at school level, leadership and their contribution to increasing the profile of sport within the school through fundraising, coaching, officiating or participation. Sports Awards Senior Sportsman Award: LeBron Heron Senior Sportswoman Kimberley Bryant
Award:
Senior Sports Encouragement Award: Luke Magnanini and Gweneth Korkatain Lindy Harrison Senior Sportsmanship
Award: Cameron Anderson Junior Sportsman Award: Kai Greven Junior Sportswoman Award: Karina Guglielmi Junior Sports Encouragement Award: Jesse Catelan Lindy Harrison Junior Sportsmanship Award: Charlotte Cook Innisfail State College P & C Association Leadership Award: Hannah Dryden Darcy McKay Memorial Award: Tiarna McKay
Innisfail State College students who received medals for Peninsula and State representation in their chosen sports.
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How things have changed! PAUL SCHEMBRI, BOARD CHAIR, CANEGROWERS THE operating environment in which the Australian Sugar Industry operates today has changed markedly. When I was elected to the Farleigh CANEGROWERS Committee in 1983, the industry was highly regulated. In 1983, there was little if any environmental scrutiny and our sugar was sold at a regulated domestic price and via long term contracts. We are now highly exposed to the world price, and we are constantly having to prove our environmental credentials. Today, the world sugar price is critical to our profitability, we face scrutiny of our environmental practices and our farm practices are subject to regulation. These factors have compelled the industry leadership to come together to begin to formulate a strategy to ensure the economic and social sustainability of the Australian sugar industry. Last year, the Boards of CANEGROWERS, the Australian Cane Farmers Association (ACFA), the Australian Sugar Milling Council (ASMC), and Sugar Research
Australia (SRA) started meeting on a regular basis to plan for our collective future. Part of this process is identifying threats and barriers to our future development, while also acknowledging the opportunities that might lie ahead. It is important to stress that going forward, the production of sugar will always be the mainstay of our economic engine. The potential of new opportunities with bio futures and bioenergy, bioplastics, and pharmaceuticals, has long been recognised and they are coming closer to being a reality. The Industry Roadmap process will be an opportunity to test the business case for these opportunities. More than anything else, the real opportunity in this strategy planning process lies in the potential for the industry to organise itself and apply resources to manage some of the larger challenges that we face - around the environment and sugar in the diet. The funding for this industry planning work has been provided by the CoOperative Research Centre for Northern Australia, with the State and
Federal governments also acting as partners. History has always shown that the support of government is usually guaranteed when an industry can create a single vision. So, we must take this opportunity to create one for our industry. Of course, there are many stakeholders and representative groups involved in this process. Some have even suggested there are too many growers and milling representative bodies to achieve consensus. However, with an industry that operates along 2000 km, regional diversity has always been a feature of our operations. Even with this diversity and the many representative organisations involved, I am confident that we can come together and formulate a strategy for the future. It would be ill-advised to suggest that this process will produce any magical silver bullets to overcome all of our problems and challenges. But the fact that our industry is discussing our collective future is itself a huge positive step. Sometimes the most important step is the first step - and we have taken it together. Sugar Research Australia's recent
Friday, November 19, 2021 Annual General Meeting was significant in that long-serving industry stalwart Dr Ron Swindells retired as Chair of the research organisation. Ron is well known in the industry and has served in many capacities, not least as CEO of Mackay Sugar and Chair of the Sugar Research Institute, amongst many other roles. I take this opportunity to farewell Ron, but more importantly to thank him for his dedicated service to the industry and for guiding SRA in recent years. The measure of someone is their capacity to lead organisations, not only through the good times but also to apply a steady hand in the difficult times. Ron Swindells did that in spades. CANEGROWERS now welcomes Rowena McNally as the incoming Chair of SRA. Rowena has a long association with the Queensland sugar industry, having spent several years as the Sugar Industry Commissioner and Chair of the Sugar Authority, as well as various roles with Queensland Sugar Corporation. I am confident she will make an important contribution to SRA. Research and development critical factors in maintaining international competitiveness.
are our
North Queensland Forestry Hub funding extended to 2025 NORTH Queensland is set to benefit from $900,000 new Australian Government funding to support growth in its forest industries. Nine forestry hubs have been identified around Australia with the aim of identifying new plantation opportunities, ensuring that the right trees are planted in the right places, adding value to existing infrastructure and processing capability, and maximising community participation while adding value to our wood and fibre industries. The North Queensland Forestry Hub stretches from just north of Rockhampton out to near Boulia, up to the Gulf of Carpentaria and includes of all Cape York taking advantage of a timber port at Mourilyan just south of Innisfail. Regional Forestry Hubs are working with the broad forestry industry, state and local governments, stakeholders and the community to undertake assessments of the production forestry resources, processing capacity and infrastructure needs, opportunities and limitations in their region. Minister for Agriculture and Northern Australia David Littleproud said the Australian Government’s investment in the Regional Forestry Hubs was a show of faith in our forest industries and the benefits that they deliver for regional communities and the Australian economy. “The Australian Government is providing more than $10.6 million over 4 years for existing Regional Forestry Hubs and the establishment of two new hubs in Eden NSW, and the Northern Territory,” Minister Littleproud said. “We are committed to delivering positive outcomes for the industry
Australia-wide and are backing those who rely on the productivity of the sector every step of the way. “North Queensland is a key forestry area with strong potential for growth and innovation, with skilled forestry workers, transport routes and processing plants.” Townsville-based Senator and Special Envoy for Northern Australia, Susan McDonald said local sources of timber need to be secured to put downward pressure on costs, which are about double those in southern centres. She added that the length of time required to grow plantation estates takes time and this funding demonstrates the Australian Government's commitment to long-term, sustainable investment in forestry in North Queensland. “This new funding will secure the future of our forestry hub and its important work with industry, state and local governments, key stakeholders and the community,” she said. “It builds upon the $1 million of funding the hub received when established in 2019. “The hub is assessing production forestry resources, processing capacity and infrastructure needs and limitations and finding ways to support innovation and growth in our region. “The North Queensland Hub is in a unique position to work with traditional owners who own and manage much of the forest area. “The hub in North Queensland is well placed to help meet Australia’s future timber demands.”
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This week is a significant one for the Tully Variety Management group as it is the final week of mobile mill operation for 2021.
Greg Shannon
THIS has been the longest mobile mill season to date, starting mid-March and going until this week. We started in March to assist growers planning to use crop ripeners and this continued right through until September. Then from April, we also started the pre harvest sampling of blocks, whether crop ripeners were used or not. The actual variety work started in June, when we sampled every two weeks until this week, to determine the CCS curve for each variety in each of our sub districts plots. This year, we concentered on the newer varieties SRA 26 and SRA 28, plus some other varieties that are not part of our production system yet, mainly ones we have swapped with the Herbert Cane Productivity Services (HCPSL). The relationship between the Tully Variety Management group and HCPSL has always been strong and is even stronger these days, with a lot of information sharing between the two districts. Locally, our variety sampling has come a long way from when it started in 2013 with 4 sampling sites to this year when we had 11. That is one for each sub district plus a couple of spares! This was made possible by the use of the mobile mill, which eliminated any double handling of samples by processing in the field. This year, we have processed more than 1000 samples in the field, and this gives use a solid database
to determine the sub district CCS curve for the new varieties compared to standards like Q208, Q253 and Q200. The graph below shows an example of how the analysis is done, in this case comparing SRA 26 to Q200 in a 2R from an El Arish site. Results from sampling in 2019 and 2020 indicated SRA 26 was almost as good as Q200 for late sugar. This year, being a much wetter year, there was the possibility that suckers might affect late CCS in SRA 26, but, as the results indicate, it still compares favorably
with Q200 for late CCS, even in a wet year. All the variety information will be presented to the Tully industry at our end-of-year meeting / BBQ, which will take place on December 9, at Fernlee farm in the Murray, starting at 4.30pm. More information will be sent out soon but any grower wishing to attend this meeting needs to rsvp to Tully Sugar on 40684777 by December 2 for catering purposes. For any further information, you can also call 0400586968.
Win for growers in face of costly regulations CANEGROWERS has secured valuable recognition for Smartcane BMP accredited growers through persistent representations to the Queensland Government over its regulation of farm practices. “In its latest bureaucratic addition to reef regulations, the Government planned to make every cane farmer engage an ‘appropriate person’ to develop and sign off on their fertiliser plans,” CANEGROWERS CEO Dan Galligan said. “This would completely disregard the decades of experience of thousands of sugarcane growers in Queensland!” As the peak sugarcane growers’ organisation, CANEGROWERS lobbied against the new regulation asking, at the very least, for an exemption for growers who are accredited under the Smartcane BMP program, along with clear guidelines of how it would work for other growers. “We appreciate that the Environment Minister Meaghan Scanlon has listened to our perspectives on this issue and the Government has now accepted our argument that Smartcane BMP accredited growers
do not need to engage an appropriate person,” Mr Galligan advised. “These growers, managing 650 accredited cane farming businesses covering 35% of Queensland’s cane area, have already been independently audited as operating at or above industry best practice. This standard is above what is required by regulation.” “Making them seek extra approval from an external person for their normal farming operations was condescending and unnecessary.” This change is consistent with the State Government’s recognition of Smartcane BMP accreditation as meeting the swag of reef regulations in place, which ensures accredited growers will not be a target for inspections by compliance officers. “Adoption of Smartcane BMP is voluntary and while it provides valuable validation of sustainable practices, we know that many hundreds of growers not in the program are also operating very sustainable businesses,” Mr Galligan stated. “CANEGROWERS still has concerns about how this additional regulation will impact on the many growers
on the pathway to accreditation.” “It will add costs and processes to their business with no benefit for the environment or farm productivity and CANEGROWERS will continue to ensure the Government understands the impact these regulations have on all sugarcane growers.”
Sugar Mill Crushing Statistics
Wilmar Sugar Herbert region mills Week 22 ending November 13, 2021 This week
Tully Sugar Limited
South Johnstone Mill
Week 22 ending November 12, 2021
Week 21 ending November 14, 2021
Season to date
This week
This week
Season to date
Season to date
Cane crushed
168,831
3,575,908
Tonnes Cane crushed
102,737
2,179,294
Tonnes Cane crushed
70,747
1,159,125
District CCS
12.65
12.74
District CCS
11.93
12.61
District CCS
11.36
11.53
3.89M
Crop forecast
Still to crush:
2.5M
Crop forecast
Crop forecast
320,706
Percentage crushed
90.9%
1.275M
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2 Porter Promenade Mission Beach Open: 11am - 11:45am HOME NEAR THE BEACHFRONT IN A RURAL SETTING 3 2 2
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4 Porter Promenade Mission Beach Land Size: 814sqm* with shed Zoning: Township
23 Sanctuary Crescent Wongaling Beach Land Size: 1,537sqm* Zoning: Rural Residential
66 Kennedy Esplanade South Mission Beach 26 Rise Crescent Mission Beach Land Size: 1,012sqm* Zoning: Township
Land Size: 608sqm* Zoning: Township
28 Seafarer Street South Mission Beach
18-20 Mariner Drive South Mission Beach
35 Porter Promenade Mission Beach
1 Banfield Parade, Wongaling Beach
Land Size: 1,199sqm* Zoning: Township
Land Size: 825sqm* Zoning: Township
Land Size: 1,110sqm per lot*/2,220sqm combined* Zoning: Township
Land Size: 1133sqm* Zoning: Township
*APPROX. OUTLINES AND LOCATIONS ARE INDICATIVE ONLY.
FOR SALE VIA EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST CLOSING 12PM FRIDAY 26 NOVEMBER 2021 AVAILABLE INDIVIDUALLY, IN-ONE-LINE OR ANY COMBINATION
RAY WHITE MISSION BEACH Dick WIlliams 0419 734 705 dick.williams@raywhite.com
TROPICAL PROPERTY
Susie England - 0407 195 514 Tania Steele - 0448 250 499 hello@tropicalproperty.com.au
missionbeachportfolio.com.au
Under Instructions from Barry Kogan, Jonathan Henry, Anthony Connelly and Jamie Harris as Receivers and Managers
Friday, November 19, 2021
Bruce Highway
REAL ESTATE Frontage PUBLIC AUCTION
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On behalf of the Cassowary Coast Regional Council
2/87 Herbert Street INGHAM • About 203m2 of Shopfront available with Bruce Highway Frontage of about 10 metres wide • Setup as Professional Office Space • Fully Airconditioned with Amenities under roof • Lessor will consider a 6 month trial lease at a reduced rate
HOUSES & TRANSPORTABLE BUILDING FOR RELOCATION INNISFAIL: 3 Bedroom High Set Timber Frame Residence (Pease Park), 3 Bedroom High Set Timber Frame Residence (Warrina Lakes), 12 Metre/3 Module Transportable Building (Warrina Lakes). TULLY: Low Set Timber Frame Residence (Showgrounds). Auction to be held at Pease Park - Russ Hinze Building (Ground Floor), Palmerston Drive, Goondi Hill Qld 4860 Please note successful buyers will be required to enter into sale and removal agreement. Conditions apply.
INSPECTION NOVEMBER 6, 13 & 20TH NOVEMBER SEE WEB SITE FOR TIMES AND FURTHER INFORMATION www.quaidauctioneers.com.au
AU C T I O N E E R S & VA LU E R S
401 Sheridan Street, Cairns North - Phone 4051 3300
BOOK YOUR REAL ESTATE ADS IN
Expressions of Interest/Lease Proposals to be submitted to mark@inghamrealestate.com.au TROPICAL PERFECTION!
Contact: (07) 4068 0088
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• Spacious open plan living area • Air-conditioned bedrooms and living area. • Covered Patio. • Security screens • Fenced rear yard
$385,000 - List #1439 https://aarealty.net/property/1439/
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This lovely property is situated on a generous 1,017 square metre allotment. With loads of space the home consists 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, main kitchen and a kitchenette. Relaxing views from the full length front patio. Good sized shed also. Close to swimming holes, 2 primary schools, sports clubs and a bakery to name a few.
$279,000 - List #1364 https://aarealty.net/property/1364/
$240,000 - List #1336 http://aarealty.net/property/1336/
Call Louise on 0448 751 963
Call Louise on 0448 751 963
Call Fran on 0401 191 258
LIFESTYLE BLOCK WITH CREEK
FIRST HOME OR RENOVATOR – READY TO MOVE IN
LOVELY VIEWS
Land Area 4.88ha = 12.05acres • Flat land in private setting • Permanent creek • 4.2km from Mena Creek • 2 x 20ft storage containers
$220,000 - List #1432
https://aarealty.net/rural/1432/
Call Kylie on 0428 944 563
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• 3 bedroom home • Large flat 1,012sqm block • Lots of room for a shed • 16km to Mission Beach • This property won’t last long at this price.
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Three bedroom Queenslander on a gently elevated 1,012 sqm allotment. Approximately 1/2km to primary school and most other conveniences. Large deck to enjoy the views and breezes.
$145,000 - List #1365 https://aarealty.net/property/1365/
$186,000 - List #1427 https://aarealty.net/property/1427/
Call Kylie on 0428 944 563
Call Fran on 0401 191 258
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GENERAL NOTICES
BIRTHDAYS
IGGULDEN’S
Wishing our beautiful dancing girl,
A m i r A r e n e e B r Au n
a huge, happy 11th Birthday for November 17, 2021. We hope you enjoy your special day. Love always Mum, Jase, Marnie, Arelie and all your family and friends. XOXOXOXOXOX
LUCKY SHOPPERS – Collect Prize
Front Counter, Main Shop, TULLY P. Galletta, B. Gabiola, Mel, A. Valiente BE IN IT TO WIN IT – SHOP LOCAL
Tully CounTry Club
Dinner and Music at the Tully Country Club Saturday, November 27, 2021
Featuring Lucy Gallant on her second tour of Queensland
WANTED TO BUY
John Deere
Ride-On Mowers Any Condition
Instant Pickup – Cash Paid
Food supplied by local Chef, Kiwi Sam
0408 465 162
Cost $30 per head; $25 for Pension & Senior Card Holders; and $15 for Children under 15 BOOKING ESSENTIAL – LIMITED NUMBERS – PHONE: 4068 1236
FOR SALE
FUN NIGHT FOR ALL AGES
Looking for a Lady to traveL with aged about 50
Phone: Robert 0488 005 136
SITUATIONS VACANT
FOR SALE
NEW KING SIZE SINGLE BED & INNER SPRING MATTRESS $250 ONO Phone: 4066 9087
FUNERAL DIRECTORS
AGM Ingham Bowls CluB InC.
ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
Sunday 5/12/2021 at Ingham Bowls Club Starts 9:00 am Nominations for all positions President Secretary Treasurer Council Close Saturday 20/11/21
TEACHING POSITION Classroom Teacher– Upper Primary Good Counsel Primary School, Innisfail Full Time or Part Time Position Fixed Term Contract Commencing: 17 January 2022 Applications Close: 26 November 2021 For further information, please visit:
www.cns.catholic.edu.au or Cairns Catholic Education Employment Opportunities Facebook page Intending applicants must be fully committed to creating and maintaining a child safe organisation. Catholic Education is an equal opportunity employer.
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SITUATIONS VACANT
FUNERAL NOTICES BUZOLIC, Barrie Ivan Aged 86 years.
Passed away at Cardwell Care Nursing Home after a battle with Prostate Cancer. He leaves behind his Wife, Anya. His Ex-Wife, Mary Ellen, and Children; Ivan, Gary, Margaret and Michael and Grandchildren; Eraina, Melissa, Scott, Joshua, Chris, and Levi. Great Grandchildren; Thomas, Jayden, Aelyf, Uzziah, Ferris, Maverick and Phoenix. All Relatives and Friends are respectfully invited to attend a Graveside Funeral Service for Barrie commencing at 1.00 p.m. FRIDAY 26th November 2021 at the Cardwell Cemetery.
BARNES, Kenneth Mitchell (Ken)
Aged 86 years. Late of Mission Beach. Beloved Husband of Eileen. Loving Father and Father-in-law of Lionel and Kerry, Rhonda and Howard, Ian and Connie, Sharon and Darryl, Donna and Tony. Loved Grandfather and Great Grandfather of their families. Brother of Graham (dec), Trevor (dec), Bernie and Brian. Brother-in-law and Uncle. Relatives and Friends are respectfully invited to attend a Funeral Service for Ken commencing at 10.30 a.m. WEDNESDAY 24th November 2021 in the Chapel of Blacks Funerals Crematorium, 18 Scullen Avenue, Innisfail. The Service will be Live Streamed via www.blacksfunerals.com.au/Tribute-Centre. Funeral Home – Chapel & Crematorium Bronze Plaques – Funeral Bonds 18 Scullen Avenue Innisfail (07) 4061 6806
Members of the Australian Funeral Directors Assoc.
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Churches of Christ Care Rockingham Home Aged Care Service, 9am Fri, 3rd Fri of month, 40 Jamieson St, Cardwell
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Uniting Churches Cassowary Coast Uniting Churchs: Innisfail,
10.30am, Sun, 8 Scullen Ave, Mighell, Innisfail Mission Beach, 8am, Sun, 2224 Tully-Mission Beach Rd, Mission Beach,
Tully Tongan Uniting, 5pm, Sun, 6a Mcquillan st, Tully, Ingham District Uniting Churches: Ingham, 10am, Sun 16 Herbert St, Ingham
Kurrimine Beach, 3pm, 1st Sun of month, Kurrimine Beach Chapel (beside the motel), 5/9 Hawthorne Dr, Kurrimine Beach,
Halifax, 8am, Sun 12 Anderssen St, Halifax Blue Haven Lodge, Ingham, 11am (2nd & 4th Tues)
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Tully Seventh Day Adventist Church, Sat 9:30am Sabbath School, Sat 11am, 1 Edward St, Tully Ingham Seventh Day Adventist Church, Sat 9.30am - Bible Study; Sat 11.00 am - Main Service, 8 Stallan St, Ingham
Seventh Day Adventist Innisfail, 10:30am, Sat ,Bible Study, 11am, Sat, 114 Lawrence Road, Bamboo Creek
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St Marks Lutheran Church, 9am, Sun, 34 Townsville Road, Ingham
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St Albans Anglican Church, 9am, Sun, 83 Rankin Street, Innisfail St John Anglican Church, 5pm, Sat, 2 Black Street, Tully John Oliver Feetham Pioneer Memorial 9am, Sun, 45 Bruce Highway, Cardwell
Catholic Diocese
St John Anglican Church, 3pm, 3rd Sun of month, Motel Chapel, Kurrimine Beach Holy Trinity (Ingham), 6pm Sat, 9:30am, Sun, 37 McIlwraith Street,Ingham All Souls, 7:30am, Sun, 10 Four Mile Road, Victoria Estate St Clare’s, 6.00pm Sat Vigil; 9am Sun 13 Mars St, Tully
St Rita’s Babinda, 7am, Sun, 15 Church St, Babinda Mother of Good Counsel, Our Lady Star of the Sea, 6:30pm Sat Vigil, 9am, Sun, 90 8:30am, 1st Sun/month, 5pm Rankin St, Innisfail Sun (except 1st Sunday), Our Lady of Fatima, 10am, Sun, 32 Glasgow 121 Victoria St, Cardwell Street, El Arish, Ingham Region Catholic St John the Evangelist, Parishes: 6pm, Sat, 4 Harold Street, Silkwood, St Patrick’s, 8:30am, St Rita’s South Sunday, 18 Abbott Street, Johnstone, 7am, 1st, 3rd Ingham & 5th/month, 5 Green Street, St Peter’s, 7am, Sunday, South Johnstone 10 Scott Street, Halifax, Christ the King, 7am, 2nd & 4th/month, 10 Canossa Chapel, 10am, Harbour Road, Mourilyan Sunday, St Teresa’s College / Holy Spirit, Mission 3819 Abergowrie Rd Beach 7am Sun, 12 Webb Rd, St Teresa’s, Trebonne, Wongaling Beach 10am
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Specialising in Kitchens, Shops & Office Fitouts FAMILY CHIROPRACTOR VanitiesTully: & Robes 4068 2225
Innisfail: 4061 2225 QBBC Lic No: 042363 ABN: 20 918 868 764
RELIABLE
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0428 312 340 QBCC: 1140513
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1/27 Owen Street, Innisfail Monday to Friday 8:30am - 6pm
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INNISFAIL 4061 2225 Monday - Friday
B. App Sci (Human Movement and Health Studies) B. Hlth Sci (Chiropractic) M. Clinical Chiropractic
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Bowls News Babinda Bowls Club THE winners of social bowls on Thursday were John Sheehan and Ron Omodei. The runners-up were Darryl Jensen and Jim Azzopardi, who also won the jackpot. Please have your names in by 1pm for a 1.30pm start on Thursday. Yes! The carpet has been delayed and bowls will continue for a few weeks yet! Please note that we are back to the later start for summer.
Ingham Bowls Club News BAREFOOT Bowls, November 11 Anita Norton, Ann Barron and Luisa Di Bella were the lucky winning team, with the highest loosing score. They lost to Steve Martin, Chris Johnson and Maria Moore, 9 – 11. Rita Martin, Dennis Martin and Alf Di Bella defeated Dion Hayes, Malynda Cole and John Piotto, 18 – 5. Donna Gosney, Danny Chappell and Stan Cotton drew with Ricky Lock, Roger Celotto and Kevin Lawlor. Diane Tomba, Jan Johnson and Bob Bell defeated Talya Patane, Marion Martin, Robyn Fascetti and John Lone, 25 – 8. Men’s Pairs, November 12 L. Barringer and Stan Richards were the winners of the Men’s Pairs on November 12, defeating Gary Brierley and Ian Muldowney, 18 – 10. Bob Bell, Peter Herman and Phil Kite defeated John Holmes, Terry George and Tony Koop, 25 – 18. Mixed Social Bowls, November 14 A small number of bowlers competed in the mixed social bowls on November 14. The winning team was Luisa Di Bella, Dave Horsley. and Allen Torielli, who defeated Roger Celotto, John Eddleston and Ren Cantatore, 30 - 9 (23 points to 5). John Holmes, Alf Di Bella and Len Mahon defeated Eric Dundas, Pat Ryan and Peter Herman, 23 - 15 (19 points to 8). 2021 Men’s Competition Results Handicap Singles: J. Crossman defeated R. Peterson, 33 – 26. Championship Triples: T. Pallanza, A. Cole, and F. Pallanza defeated P. Ryan, R. Cantatore, and Rico Basaglia, 21 – 15. Thursday Barefoot Bowls will be played between 6pm - 8pm. Please call 47762117 before 5.30pm to have your name put on the board. Men’s Friday afternoon Pairs will be played at 2.15pm. please call 47762117 before 1.45pm to nominate. Mixed Social bowls commence at 1.30pm. Please call 47762117 before 12.30pm to have your name put on the list. Bar Roster for November 21: P. Ryan. Social Selectors: R. Basaglia and A. Cole. The Men’s Annual General Meeting will be held at 9am on December 5. All Men members are asked to attend.
South Johnstone Bowls THIRTY-TWO bowlers played in the 3-bowl pairs at South Johnstone Bowls Club last Sunday afternoon. The winners, claiming the $100 prize on the day, were Kevin Foorde and Louise Hoskins, with both Bob Best’s and Dave Atkinson’s Teams finishing in a tie for second place. Thank you to all bowlers who participated. The South Johnstone Bowls Club wishes Louise Hoskins the very best of luck this week as she travels to Hobart to participate in the Para-Sport Lawn Bowls Trials for the Commonwealth Games.
RURAL Please do not forget, Barefoot Bowls returns to South Johnstone again this Friday. The Sausage Sizzle starts at 6:00pm, with cards called at 6:30pm.
Tully Bowls Club WEDNESDAY evening, November 10 Ray Downing / Pam Staier / Avis Ray (6) vs Gavin Buick / Joanne Townsend / Avis Ray (18). Toni Buick / Joan Mercer / Pauline Edwards (13) vs Leno Ceccato / Paul / Rita Hudson (5). The winning Team was Gavin / Joanne / Avis. Sunday, November 14 It was wonderful to have three bowlers from Ingham joining the Tully Bowlers to take numbers to twenty-six Bowlers, who played two Games of 10 ends on a hot day Team 1: Steve Szabo / Joanne Townsend (13) vs Team 2: Rod Bradley / Ron French (8). Team 3: Garry Harvey / Joan Mercer (12) vs Team 4: Robyn Brunello / Michael Knight (4). Team 5: John Brown / Ron Senini / Keith Britten (8) vs Team 6: Ray Downing / Rod Tennant / Gordon Williams (15). Team 8: John Eyre / Adrain Woollard / Rita Hudson (9) vs Team 7: Mary Bacic / Gavin Buick / Wendy Niven (7). Team 9: Jack Thomson / Pauline Edwards / Avis Ray / Toni Buick (11) vs Team 10: Peter Smith / Ray Wicks / Pam Staier (11). After Smoko: Team 1 (14) vs Team 4 (10). Team 3 (8) vs Team 2 (8). Team 7 (6) vs Team 10 (9). Team 8 (6) vs Team 5 (9). Team 6 (4) vs Team 9 (12). The winning Team was comprised of Steve Szabo and Joanne Townsend who won $15 each. The runners-up were the team of Jack Thompson / Pauline / Avis and Toni won a free drink. The Ladies are hosting our Annual Xmas Party on Tuesday, November 23. Always a good day! There will not be any Social Bowls this weekend as the Club is hosting the Tully Men’s Classic on both days. Help is needed in the kitchen to cater for this big event. If any member is free, your help would be greatly appreciated.
Friday, November 19, 2021 Wednesday, November 17, Mixed Social Bowls The Team of Dan Dunne, Anna Della Bella, Alan Hudson and Denise Charman defeated the Team of “Dutchy”, Abrian Meyers, Rob Nowell and Tim Wallis (21/16). Attention please! The Silkwood Bowls Club has decided to start their social bowling at 2pm, every Wednesday and Sunday. Every Friday night, we hold our traditional BBQ and Barefoot Bowls. For those who would like to experience the fun and challenges of lawn bowls, we offer free coaching lessons! Age has no limit! Our contact number is 0459 211 552. If you are in doubt of play, please give us a call. All are welcome. Those who would like to join us, please come along and try us out! You can also follow us on Facebook.
Innisfail Ladies Bowls DESPITE intermittent showers, the Innisfail Ladies managed two games of social bowls on Wednesday. Lyn Stevenson, Dell Steve and Diane Wheeler (19) defeated Eileen Hamann, Jan Dunne and Catarina Cook (10). All six players played amazing bowls. Helen Paterson and Diana O’Brien (17) defeated Bev Anderson and Dian Catelan (14). Paterson and O’Brien were leading 12 - 1 after seven ends, so Anderson and Catelan certainly had caught up. Thank you to Daphne Kirkman for a satisfying afternoon tea. Eight Innisfail ladies are looking forward to the Tully Ladies’ Christmas Party next Tuesday, November 23
Innisfail Men’s Bowls NEW bowlers and visitors are most welcome for social bowls on Thursdays. Names to please be in by 12.30pm, for the calling of the card at 1.00pm, and bowling to start by 1.15pm. In a game of club triples, the team of Mick de Vries, Ian Humphreys and Sergio Dalla Pozza proved too strong for Jim Martinod, Mick Roots and Mal Clifford. In consistency singles, Alf Strano defeated Sam Pagano. Strano will face Bob Chaplain in the final. In mixed pairs, Bev Anderson and Sam Pagano defeated Graeme Anderson and Ann Windsor. Anderson and Pagano will play Pam Anderson and Snow Clark in the final. Friday, December 3, is Farmers Day, so helpers are needed. The Club’s Christmas break-up and presentation day is on Sunday, December 12. A reminder to members that every Tuesday is maintenance day at 7.30am and the Club needs helpers. Nominations forms are up on the notice board for the 2022 Club competitions in A, B and C grade singles, pairs and triples, and the closing date for nominations is Sunday, December 19.
Silkwood Bowls Club THERE was very little activity this week due to many bowlers being engaged in competition games outside of their home club. Sunday, November 14 Alan Hudson, Delmo Tarditi and Jean Messina had a Dian Catelan and Maisie Smith are this year’s wonderful scrounger game, with Alan Hudson scoring Innisfail Ladies’ Pairs Champions. Smith is also the highest shots. the Ladies’ A-grade Singles Champion
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Golf News Tully Golf THE Annual Milini Panel, Paint & Towing Day saw fifty-nine players take part in the 3-ball Ambrose event. Winning the day, with a fine score of 59 1/6, was the team of Tanu Wulf, Steve Bowden and John Cunningham. Second place went to Peter and Debbie Sutherland and Eric Zarmora, with a score of 60 1/6, beating home third placed Brain Ernst, Graham Sinton and Gavin Camilleri, on 60 5/6. The NTPS 1/10 and 7/16 Box's Boys; 2/11 Hit & Miss; 3/12 Ring Ins; 4/13 President’s Men; 5/14 Milini's Mad Men; 8/16 and 9/18 Mac Attack. Longest Drives: A-Grade Mike Davis; B-Grade Peter Sutherland; C-Grade Jaxon Piner and the Ladies’ Kim Robertson. The Tully Golf Club thanks Rob from Milini's Panel , Paint & Towing for organizing the BBQ and Sponsorship of the day. Next Saturday, November 20, is the Gordon Flegler Memorial Day, which is a 4BBB. Carlos Ferriera won Thursdays Sporters 9-Hole, with 21 points, and the 6-Hole winner was Sally Smith, on 13 points. Rundowns went to Mike Ellicott and Vesa Hyytinen, with Geoff Grainger winning the least putts. NTPS: 1/10 A. Gray; 2/11 Simon Strutt; 5/14 Graham Sinton; 7/16 Sally Smith; and 9/18 Vesa Hyytinen.
El Arish Golf TUESDAY, November 9 The competition on Tuesday, November 9, was generously sponsored by Caryl Lavell. Garry Strawbridge went home with an armful of ‘booty’ being the winner of our Stableford event with 39, followed by Lisa Spiegler on 35 and Marie Pavan came third with 34. Lisa Godfrey won NTP All-In on #4/13, Lisa Spiegler took the Ladies on #5/14 and Dot Corrin took the Approach Shot with a ‘chip in’ on #9/18. Thursday Sporters, November 11 Thursday Sporters once again had a great field playing the 1st 9/Stroke. The winner was Nigel Piner on 27, followed by a countback, resulting in Frank Tomasino coming second and Jaxon Piner third, both with 29. NTP results: #1 Jamie Smith; #2 Dave Rogers; #3 Jake Perkins; #4 Nigel Piner; #7 Ross Thompson; #8 Jaxon Piner. All the winners thank Karen Hardy of ACME Insurance for her sponsorship last Thursday. Saturday, November 13 On Saturday, a 2-Ball Ambrose was played, sponsored by Hipas Donald and Wayne Bolton. It was a very competitive finish, resulting in a countback, with the winners being the team of Paul Marland and Neil Worsley, who defeated Troy Kopp and Kelly Cavallaro, both with 58, closely followed by the team of Tony Calcutt and Fran Lomas on 58 3/4.
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Innisfail Golf Club ANOTHER week of great weather had the course looking amazing and a huge thank you goes to the grounds crew for getting the course in A1 condition. If there are any members who can lend a hand on Thursdays, please let Andrew Rose know. The Club’s AGM is on the morning, at 9.00am sharp, of November 27. Nomination forms for committee positions will be available shortly. The presentation night will take place on the same date, with live music by Ian ‘Doonga’ Rule and Vince Curtero. The presentation night will be for all members, juniors and seniors. There are extra prizes up for grabs for those who attend the AGM and score well in the competition. Golf will start at 10.00am and a timesheet is available. On December 4 - 5, Survivor Golf is hosting two days of two-ball Ambrose. Glenn and Joe Powell will be hosting their Sponsor Day on December 11. Players, please put your names down at the bar so the hosts can organise the catering for the day. Last week’s IGC Rules and Etiquette Quiz/Answer Jimmy makes a practise swing and accidentally moves his ball in play on the fairway with his club. What is the ruling? A - There is no penalty and Jimmy must replace the ball. B - Jimmy gets a one-stroke penalty and must replace the ball. C - There is no penalty, but the movement of the ball counts as a stroke and must be played as it lies. Answer - B. If a player causes their ball to move in the general area without making a stroke, there is a one stroke penalty. Rule 9.4b. This week’s Quiz Lance stands out of bounds to play a ball that lies in bounds but has interference from an immovable obstruction that is outside the boundary of the course. Lance takes relief from the immovable obstruction and plays the ball. Lance has proceeded correctly. True or False? Innisfail’s A-grade team had their first win of the season in Round 6 of FNQ Pennants played at Mareeba Golf Club, which saved them from doing a nudie run on the last bus trip. Trent Mann had a convincing win, while Allan Gould and Colin Bidgood had their first wins for the club. The B-grade team just missed the win with Caine Cockle and Luke Peters getting wins. Innisfail’s C-grade team of Geoff Johnston, Bryce Hoad and Stephen
Todd had great wins for the team and could be in decent shape to make the finals. There is one more round in Wednesday’s All Sporters 9-hole competition for the Maurie Jarrott All Sporters prize. Results - November 3 1st: Craig Alman 21pts 2nd: Luke Peters 20pts 3rd: John Slater 19pts NTP - Craig Alman It seems Peter Ryde is loving the Friday Sporters 9-hole competitions, with back-to-back wins. Results - November 5 1st: Peter Ryde 23pts 2nd: Colin Bidgood 19pts 3rd: Craig Alman 18pts NTP - Geoff Johnston It was great to see a field of 39 players in Saturday’s Golf World Monthly Medal 18-hole competition on November 6, who had a crack to get into the Medal of Medal Finals in June. A reminder to players to ensure they are signing their cards correctly, as there have been several DSQ’s over the past weeks. To be in the run down, you needed to be better than 73 nett and no one got close to the winner. Marc Di Carlo put in a stellar round with a personal best of 82 off the stick and 65 nett. The next best was Debra Smith on 69 nett four shots back. Results 1st: Marc DiCarlo 65 nett 2nd: Debra Smith 69 nett c/b 3rd: Aman Singh 69 nett c/b Innisfail junior golfers are preparing for their end of season break, but still put in good performances on the course. Declan Coffey, Finn Jensen and Brennan Coffey battled it out, however Brennan was untouchable with a great round and an incredible nett 4 score. Please visit Innisfail Golf Club’s Facebook page to keep up with 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. Lindsay Rural Innisfail Stableford, AGM and Presentation Night - November 27. Survivor Golf Series - December 4 – 5. Barrier Reef Motel - Sponsor Day December 11.
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Marc Di Carlo won Saturday’s Golf World Monthly Medal on November 6.
Colin Bidgood placed second at Friday Sporters competition on November 5.
Luke Peters finished second in Wednesday’s All Sporters competition on November 3.
Last Saturday, Innisfail Golf Club pennants teams played in Round 7 of the FNQ Pennants at Innisfail.
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Ingham Golf CHRISTMAS is coming! However, there are plenty of events throughout December to get your golfing going. They include: The Christmas party for the Thursday Competition, which will be held on Thursday, November 25. The Mick Poggioli Ingham Corona Cup will be held on Saturday, November 27. The next Friday Social will be held on Friday, December 3. Please invite your friends to come along from 4pm to enjoy the refreshments and fun. The Ingham Golf Club AGM will be held on Sunday, December 5, at 10am. We hope as many members as possible will attend both this and the following week’s Presentation Night. The Captain versus the President’s Day will be held after the AGM on Sunday, December 5. The Golf Club’s Presentation Night will be held on Friday, December 10, at 6pm. The cost is $30 per person. Please pay in advance, either at the
SPORT clubhouse on competition days or by direct debit to the Ingham Golf Club account (BSB 084 629, Account No. 170425589). The Russo & Vella Machinery Pty Ltd end-of-season 4-Player Ambrose will be held on Saturday, December 11, at 11am for an 11.30am start. Nomination forms are available at the Golf Club. This competition is open to non-members. Results: Twenty-five players competed in a Stableford event in Ingham on Tuesday. Ingham player, Bob Lloyd, was the winner of the men’s competition, with an excellent score of 42. Brian Scanlon, also from Ingham, was runner-up on a count-back with 39 points. Top of the run-down was Fred Smith (from Ingham) on 39 points. Other run-down winners were Allan Cockburn with 39 points, Steve Finn with 36 points, Ron Kerkwyk with 36 points, and Geoff Gianotti with 35 points. Steve Finn and Mick Fluerty won pin shots. Top of the run-down was Cheryl Lloyd (Ingham) on 37 points and Lee Irvine (Ingham) was the other rundown prize winner with 36 points. A Pin shot was won by Julie Reed (Ingham). Please put your name down for the break-up game in Ingham on Tuesday, November 30. The game is a 2-ball 9-hole Ambrose. There will be a lunch at no cost and, of course, the AGM. You can reply to Sue by email: susan.cameron@
Friday, November 19, 2021 bigpond.com or phone or text her on 0417721052. On Wednesday, eight ladies competed in a Stableford event. Deb Giles won with 36 points. Lee Irvine was runner-up with 33 points. Julie Reed and Deb Giles won pin shots. This week, we will play a single stableford event. A reminder that the Ingham Ladies’ Christmas break-up lunch on December 1, will be held at the Hinchinbrook Hotel, commencing at 11:30am, and the AGM will be held afterwards at the Clubhouse. On Thursday, the 14-hole competition welcomed twenty-three players. The winner of the day was Les Rolling with 58 ½ nett. The runner-up was Fred Smith with 59 ½ nett. Run-down prizes went to Don Jurd with 61 ½ nett, followed by Neil Edwards and Peter Clark both with 62 nett, then Aldo Cantoni, 64 ½ nett and Henk Care, 65 ½ nett. On Sunday, with Pennant players out of town, a Single Stableford event was held. There were fourteen players. The winner was Julie Reed with 36 points in a countback from Mick Fluerty and Brendan Vella. This week, a Single Stableford will be contested on Saturday, and, on Sunday, the November Monthly Medal will be the last chance for competitors to qualify for this year’s Medal of Medals. Happy golfing! Cheryl Skene
Innisfail Cutters’ Under 15 team crowned Futsal champions MARIA GIRGENTI INNISFAIL Cutters’ team claimed victory in the Under 15 Grand Final and brought home the trophy at the FNQ Futsal Championships held on November 6 - 7 at Redlynch Central Sports Stadium. The championships played over two days and attracted close to thirty teams from the Under 10 to the Men’s/Masters’ divisions and included teams from Darwin. Innisfail’s Cutters team was a lastminute entry and featured two Innisfail players, Zaviah Di Carlo and Happy Venables. They teamed up with their friends from Cairns, Nicholas Brett, Daniel Simjanoski, Houston Yorkston, Ty Jones and Kal Kumar, with whom they train at Caravella Football Academy, in the FNQ Football Talent Support Program (TSP). All players have connections to the Innisfail region.
Innisfail Cutters’ Under 15 Futsal champions.
Team Coach Sarah Jones grew up in Tully and started playing football in the Johnstone River competition before later playing at State level. It was great for Jones to coach the
Innisfail’s Zaviah Di Carlo (left) has earned selection in the Under 14 Boys Queensland Country Select squad.
Innisfail Cutters’ Under 15 goalkeeper Nicholas Brett won the Golden Gloves trophy.
team, as well as have the opportunity for her son Ty to play for the Innisfail team. Nicholas Brett’s Uncle is Robert Giueni, a Life member of the Innisfail United Football Club, and one of the Club’s original Premier Men’s players. The games consisted of fifteen-minute halves and after completing all their pool games, the team finished second on the ladder. Their semi-final was a tough match, and the boys dug deep to come away with a 3-1 win over FNQ Hotdogs FC, which advanced them straight into the Grand Final. The team played exceptionally well and came away with a 5-0 win over KAOS United to clinch the championship. Innisfail’s Happy Venables received the Most Valuable Player award, whilst the team’s goalkeeper, Nicholas Brett, took out the Golden Gloves trophy, which is wonderful team achievement. On the back of this amazing win, Zaviah Di Carlo received word last week that he has gained selection in the Under 14 Boys Queensland Country Select Squad. Each player gained selection for a consistently positive approach, outstanding on-field performance and commitment throughout the 2021 TSP Football season. This is an impressive achievement for Di Carlo, as all his efforts and dedication to the game are paying off.
Happy Venables received the Most Valuable Player award.
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ALL are welcome to come to see the action of the very first Junior Rugby Union home-game hosted by The Chargers here on the Cassowary Coast!
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We will be welcoming our friends from Cairns Wanderers Juniors Rugby Union who will bring some competitive rugby to our part of the region, playing our U12s and U14s teams. Details: Date: This Saturday, November 20 Kick-off: 4.30pm Where: Goondi Sports Fields, Innisfail Cost: Cash only - $5 adult entry (kids free)
National Servicemen’s Association inter-branch rifle shoot COMPETITION was intense as twenty-one shooters, including four lady supporters, competed in the National Servicemen’s Association Gilbert McIntyre Memorial Inter-branch rifle shoot last Saturday, hosted by NSAA Tableland branch at the Ravenshoe SSAA range.
score of 281 points and claimed the Friends of Nashos trophy.
The Tableland branch had twelve shooters; Innisfail, seven shooters; and Cairns had two.
Williams shot a notable 100.5 for the pistol shoot, whilst Terry Edmondson (Tableland) recorded the highest score of the lady shooters with 234.4 points.
Competition rules, as determined before the commencement of the shoot: Rifle/Benchrest @ 50m 10 rounds = 100 points; Rifle/Standing/supported @ 50m 10 rounds = 100 points and Pistol/Standing (best 10 of 15 to count) @ 15m 10 rounds = 100 points. Highest possible score = 300 points. Only National Servicemen (non-association members included) are eligible to win the Top Marksman trophy, made by Tableland Branch Patron Ray Byrnes. All scores, including those of guests, make up the branch average total. John Hewer from Tableland branch recorded the highest total score of 281.3 points, for the three disciplines shot, and won the FNQ Nasho Marksman Trophy. Ray Byrnes finished in second place with 279 points, whilst in third place was Ron Gill (Innisfail) with 265.2 points. Adam Russo from Cairns branch had the highest
In second place was Brendan Williams (Tableland branch) with 270.6 points, and Ashley Cupitt (Tableland branch) in third place with 257.3 points.
The Encouragement Trophy, which recognised the importance of those competing at the rear of the field, went to Di Mecking (Innisfail branch) with 101.1 points. Branch scores were as follows: Tableland finished in first place (an average score of 241.4 points) for their twelve shooters (six Nashos), in second place: Cairns (an average score of 241 points) for their two shooters (one Nasho), whist in third was Innisfail with an average score of 215 points for their seven shooters (five Nashos). After the event, Ravenshoe SSAA President John Anderson and their members were thanked by the branch for hosting the shoot. Ray Byrnes from Tableland branch presented a donation to the hosts in appreciation of their support, which included the use of facilities, pistols, rifles and coaching. A special mention to range officers Wayne Hose and Gordon Gentle, assisted by Vance Harris, who
Nashos rifle shoot trophy winners Adam Russo (Cairns), John Hewer (Tableland) and Di Mecking (Innisfail). Photo: Brendan MacRae conducted the shoot in an efficient manner, scorers Niki Roach and Miriam Newton-Gentle, as well as Sophie Mohr and the catering team. The next inter-branch event is to be held at the Tinaroo range in May 2022.
Shooters who participated in the Nashos inter-branch shoot held last Saturday at Ravenshoe, including trophy winners. Photo: Brendan MacRae
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Shane Muriata WHAT a great week of sports it has been for yours truly, and it really had nothing to do with us. Ok, so to state the obvious, our Men’s Australian Cricket T20 Team won the World Cup, but that’s not why we love it. Simply put, we beat the Kiwis, and every time we do, it’s a celebration! Sometimes, we don’t even have to beat them to have a good day, because the satisfaction comes from knowing they lost when they think they should win all of the time. Our Aussie cricketers deserved to win that Final because we just dominated them. Mitch Marsh has given himself another few years of selection with that MVP performance in the final, and good on the bloke! I thought Adam Zampa held his own with the ball, and Starc may have bowled himself back into the Test Team. The other highlight was the New Zealand All Blacks being beaten by the Irish in a highly entertaining game. The match ebbed and flowed, and for the good part, it looked like the ABs could get up. But it was the luck of the Irish, and the green team deserved it. Because the All Blacks are so dominant in the World of Rugby, their millions of diehard supporters believe that it is their God-given right to never lose a match. So, when they do lose, and that’s a few every now and then, I jump up to the kiwi pot that all my mates own and stir the hell out of it to make sure they know I have been waiting for the moment to throw the line out to see if any fish will bite. Look, they are number one for a reason in Rugby Union, and they know they are, but when they lose a match, rest assured my New Zealand friends who cover this vast great region of North Queensland and who read the Wet Tropic Times, I will be there to remind you that yes, Australia IS the greatest country in the world and beating you Kiwis in anything will be written in my column until the end of time. On a totally unrelated topic, if you ever wonder who makes the best cheese cake on planet earth, then look no further than Deb Zamora. My great work partner Mr Daley had some lined up and it was nothing short of
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the most divine food that has ever been consumed. Thank you, Deb Zamora. On Monday night, I had the absolute privilege to partake in the much-anticipated Southern Zone Cassowary Coast Sports Awards night of nights at the Tully State High School, which recognised all of the great achievements of our great district. It’s unbelievable to think we have so many talented students in our area and going by the number of awards they gave out; the future superstars of this area will be on TV in no time. Basketball, Cricket, Cross Country and Athletics were all very highly represented in the categories as District, Peninsula and State Reps took home a swag of trophies. Not to be outdone in the fashion department, Mr Payton, language interpreter Jake Robertson and Katie Ann Flegler all did an awesome job in ensuring the evening was a huge success. Many thanks have to go to Tully State High School Principal Mr Richard Graham, who is a legend as it is, for his tireless work getting our district up to State level when it comes to sporting power. Katie Ann is and has always been the driving force behind countless afternoons and weekends of sports, so I have to give her a massive thank you. The many coaches, including the awesome and yet stunning Cherie Jenkins on the night made it even more special such is her contribution. A massive thank you to the Master of Ceremony Bianca Parkes, who was just unbelievable throughout
Kitty Dore being presented the prestigious Ben La Spina Memorial Trophy for Junior Sportsperson of the Year.
the night, providing a great insight into our students. Thank you, Bianca. Thank you also to the great Mr Daniel Townson who, as always, has a great group of Rugby League talent pushing for NRL contracts in the years ahead. Cheers Mr T. To the many parents and teachers who sacrifice their time by driving endlessly to sporting events to ensure our children make them all, you guys are the real superheroes. Without you, we have nothing. To the one charismatic, funny and well-spoken NRL champion Romy Teitzel, who was by far the best special guest we have ever had when it comes to being down to earth and possessing probably the greatest smile since Craig Teitzel, you are the reason many young sports superstars want to follow their sporting dreams, whatever their path. It was an absolute pleasure seeing a local hero return and spread some words of wisdom about the journey that you are on, which, I am sure, will help the next batch of prodigies. Thank you, Romy. Last but not least, a very special thank you to my special niece, Brooke Tongalea. I am so proud of the person you have become and the way you conducted yourself on the night. You were very professional, funny, and even humble accepting your awards. I wish you nothing but the best for the future.
Rugby League Legends- Romy Teitzel and Brooke Tongalea
Innisfail and Tully junior cricket teams register wins MARIA GIRGENTI IT was a bumper weekend of cricket action, with seven games played in Innisfail over two days, in hot and humid conditions. Innisfail Thunder Tier 2 team registered a dominant fivewicket win over Mission Beach in Round 3 of the James Hopes Cup competition. Last Saturday, 1 team had their together against with Seb Di Mauro Robertson playing game.
Tully Tier first game Innisfail, and Henry their first
Tully batted first and Saxon Solien was the top scorer with 16 runs, with handy contributions from six other batters. In the field, two bowlers picked up two wickets, whilst four bowlers chipped in with one wicket each
Tully 5/64
Jackson Poppi 14 (35)
(Saxon Solien 16; Seb Di Mauro 15; Jonah Wilcox 12)
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Tier 3 - Jimmy Maher Cup Blue - Innisfail TAFE Oval
Innisfail 8/54
Tully/Mission Beach 6/85 (30)
(William Robertson 2/5; Seb Di Mauro 2/7)
(Dante van Vuuren 31 (56) 5 x 4s)
Player of the Match: Seb Di Mauro
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Tier 2 - James Hopes Cup Goondi Bend Sports Reserve
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Innisfail Thunder 5/132 (25) (Giacomo De Faveri 30 (35); Archer Ingram 23 (34); Max Costello 17 (25)) defeated Mission Beach 90 (23.5) (Addler Ingram 3/14 (2.5); Giacomo De Faveri 2/7 (3); Brodie Masina 2/6 (2) & 2 catches) Tier 2 - James Hopes Cup Goondi Bend Sports Reserve Tully 9/81 (22.2)
Atherton 6/144 (30)
Atherton won by 4 wickets Tier 3 - Jimmy Maher Cup Blue - Innisfail TAFE Oval Innisfail 8/120 (29) (Lachlan Vella 48 (34) 6 x 4s 2 x 6s; Matthew Spataro 18 (21)) defeated by Rovers 5/214 (30) (Matthew Spataro 2/20 (4); Kyte Keen 2/23 (4)) Rovers won by 94 runs 1st Grade - 40 & 50 Over competition - Miller Oval, Tully
Cricket Far North – junior/ senior results:
Jackson Poppi 6/4 (3); Owen Devaney 2/8 (3))
Tier 1 - Brendan Nash Cup Saturday, November 13
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Innisfail Monsoons 8/80 (26)
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Cassowary Coast 46 (21.2)
Innisfail Thunder Tier 2 cricket team had a strong win over Mission Beach last Saturday. Atherton 225 (49.3) (Wade Henderson 4/39 (9); Luke Corlis 2/26 (10); Luke McAvoy 2 catches) Atherton won by 179 runs Ladies - 30 Overs - Innisfail TAFE Oval – Sunday, November 14 Cassowary Coast 9/161 (29.7) (Abby Toshach 84 (77) 14 x 4s 1 x 6; Alana Romano 30 (36) defeated by Mulgrave 7/162 (27)
(Karri Keen 2/31 (6); Abby Toshach 2/29 (4); Sharon Bradford 1/19 (5)) Mulgrave won by 3 wickets 5th Grade - 35 Over competition Cassowary Coast 4/96 (30) (Alan Candow 24; Davinder Kumar 19) defeated Douglas Muddies 94 (33.2) (Gary Whittley 2/16 (6); Michael Zammit 2/10 (5); Alan Candow 3/23 (5))
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Local athletes shine at Tropical North Queensland Regional Championships MARIA GIRGENTI CASSOWARY Coast Athletics Club recently hosted the Nordic Sport Tropical North Queensland Regional Championships at Castor Park, Mourilyan, where competitors participated in hot and humid conditions. Previously, Cassowary Coast Athletics Club hosted the Regionals in 2001, 2008, 2016 and 2020. There were 39 Cassowary Coast Athletics competitors, 27 competitors from Tully Little Athletics, 15 competitors from Tablelands Athletics Club, three Remote Athletes and one from Douglas Athletics. Eight records fell on the day. The top four athletes in each event, from the Under 9 age group onwards, qualified for McDonald's State Championships in Brisbane in March 2022. Cassowary results:
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Charlie Fay - 1 x Gold, 1 x Silver, 2 x Bronze Bronte Fay - 2 x Gold, 2 x Silver Lincoln Fay - 3 x Gold, 3 x Silver
Noah Fay - 1 x Gold Dominic Bryan - 4 x Gold, 1 x Silver Dustin Barba - 1 x Gold, 3 x Silver, 1 x Bronze Hayden Bradford - 2 x Gold, 1 x Silver, 2 x Bronze Liam Franks - 2 x Silver Jaxen Swenson - 3 x Gold, 4 x Bronze Sailah D’Urso - 4 x Gold Amiyrah Swain - 2 x Gold, 1 x Silver, 2 x Bronze Ella Croatto - 5 x Gold, 2 x Silver Ruby Torrisi - 2 x Gold, 1 x Silver, 1 x Bronze Siena Torrisi - 3 x Gold, 2 x Silver Marlion Swain - 7 x Gold Jake Toolen - 3 x Silver, 1 Bronze Sienna Barba - 2 x Silver, 1 Bronze William Toolen - 5 x Gold, 1 x Silver, 1 x Bronze Kadyn McDermid - 6 x Silver Braxton D’Urso - 4 x Gold, 1 x Silver Lacey Zieger - 2 x Silver, 3 x Bronze Chilli Newman - 1 x Gold, 2 x Silver, 3 x Bronze Elle Gracie - 2 x Silver, 3 x Bronze Lillee Barba - 4 x Gold
Indiana Bishop-Utschink - 2 x Silver, 1 x Bronze Brady Devaney - 3 x Bronze Nathanial Quibell - 2 x Silver, 2 x Bronze Quinn Devaney - 7 x Gold Zac Gracie - 4 x Gold Ben Franks - 1 x Silver Sandor Zieger - 2 x Gold, 3 x Silver, 1 x Bronze Byron McDermid - 2 x Bronze Ryan Aquilina - 2 x Gold, 1 x Silver Ben Franks - 2 x Bronze
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Declan Lizzio - 1 x Gold, 1 x Silver, 1 x Bronze Cooper Sichter - 3 x Gold, 4 x Bronze Glenn Roisetter - 2 x Bronze Lachlan McKiernan-Newman - 4 x Gold, 3 x Silver Casper Roisetter - 4 x Bronze Lincoln Calleja - 1 x Gold, 1 x Bronze Tasman Croden-Hazell - 4 x Gold, 2 x Silver Marshall Roissetter - 2 x Silver, 1 x Bronze Dean Giardina - 6 x Gold, 1 x Silver Chase Frumento - 2 x Gold, 3 x Silver Declan Price - 1 x Bronze Jake Ball - 1 x Bronze
Veomarie Bathe (Under 15 -17 MultiClass) - 6 x Gold Emily O’Brien (Under 17) - 3 x Gold Alexia Guglielmi (Under 17) – 5 x Silver, 2 x Bronze Tully Little Athletics Club results: Nina Trickey - 2 x Silver, 2 x Bronze Layla Morris - 2 x Gold, 5 x Silver Vanora Noonan - 1 x Gold, 4 x Silver, 1 x Bronze Tarique Noonan - 1 x Gold, 4 x Silver Jake Roissetter - 3 x Bronze Zoe Ball - 1 x Bronze Louisa Lizzio – 2 x Gold, 1 x Silver Bree Dickman - 1 x Bronze Kace Hodgson - 2 x Bronze Rhys Vipiana - 2 x Gold, 1 x Silver, 1 x Bronze Saxon Solien - 2 x Silver, 3 x Bronze Jackson Solien - 2 x Gold, 2 x Silver Billy Morris - 5 x Gold
Quinn Devaney competing in the long jump.
CCA’s Zac Gracie in action during the sprints.
Members of Tully Little Athletics Club who won the March Past at the Tropical North Queensland Regional Championships.
Marlion Swain did well in the triple jump.
Alexia Guglielmi and Emily O’Brien battle it out in the sprints.
Cassowary Coast Athletics members who competed at the TNQ Regional Championships.
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Piccones Badgers cruise to ninth straight win in T20 Barrier Reef Big Bash cricket tournament MARIA GIRGENTI LAST Friday’s opening game in the T20 Barrier Reef Big Bash saw a replay of last year’s final, with the reigning champions Piccones Badgers up against Twomey Schriber Thunder. The Badgers continued their scintillating form, with a ninth straight win in the first game of the second season. After batting first, the Thunder posted 7/138. Luke McAvoy led the way at the top and belted 43 runs (38), with excellent contributions from Ben Shrimpton (31) and Joel Sykes (25). Interestingly, the Badgers used 10 bowlers, with 7 sharing a wicket each. A special mention to fast bowler Amy Hunter who picked up a scalp on debut and etched her name in the history books. Both teams thought the total was extremely competitive, and the Badgers would have to bat well against a
formidable Thunder attack. That is exactly what Jake Roach did, continuing his rich vein of form with a great captain’s knock.
(Amy Hunter 1/4 (1); Tajinder Vicky Kumar 1 catch) Piccones Badgers won by 6 wickets
With support from Angus Warnock, Roach controlled the innings and dominated the back end of the 20 overs to steer the Badgers home in the 19th over (4 wickets down), with 91 not out from just 50 balls. Like the first season, it was a display of high-level cricket from both sides and an all-round entertaining spectacle. Round 1 result: Tyrepower T20 Barrier Reef Big Bash Friday, November 12 - Griffiths Park, Manunda Piccones Badgers 4/142 (18.4) (Jake Roach 91*(50); Angus Warnock 17 (30)) defeated Twomey Schriber Thunder 7/138 (20)
Luke McAvoy starred with the bat for Twomey Schriber Thunder scoring a quick fire 43 runs.
Fast bowler Amy Hunter picked up a scalp in her debut with Twomey Schriber Thunder team.
Merv Ah Kee Memorial team crowned Gordonvale Indigenous Rugby League Carnival champions Stephen, Johann Turner, Daniel Mooka, Gabriel Stephen, and Robert Garrett, as well as Cairns Brothers Nick Harrold and former Southern Suburbs player Steven Tatipata. The Grand Final played out between the Merv Ah Kee Memorial team and the Suburbs team from Thursday Island. After going in half time with a commanding 22 - 0 lead, the Merv Ah Kee Memorial team cruised to a 26 - 10 victory to claim this year’s champions title and prize money. Former Innisfail Leprechauns player, Michael Carroll, picked up the Player of the Final trophy. The seventh carnival hosted 12 The victorious Merv Ah Kee Memorial team, who won the Gordonvale Open Men’s teams which included Mixed Relations, Bulldogs United, Mala Indigenous Rugby League Carnival. Photo: Shelby Hill Yabbas, Carbine Cowboys (Mount Isa), Bukki Buna, Manua’s Raiders, Black Cockatoos, NQ Warriors, Merv Ah Kee Memorial, Paga Panthers, Brandon Lee Yeatman Memorial and Suburbs.
Michael Carroll won the Player of the Final award. Photo: Shelby Hill MARIA GIRGENTI A TEAM of Far North rugby league players turned their pain into passion when they competed in the two-day Gordonvale Indigenous rugby league carnival, hosted by Southern Suburbs Rugby League Club, at Alley Park last month. Julian Christian and his team took to the field and played in honour of his grand-father Merv Ah Kee. The Merv Ah Kee Memorial team featured a wealth of local talent, including past and present Innisfail Leprechauns players Michael Carroll, Andrew Garrett, NRL star Enari Tuala, Julian Christian, Jordan Biondi-Odo, Lachlan Biondi-Odo, Dan Sagigi, Yaza
In hot and humid conditions, the teams battled it out for the George ‘McFly’ Ludwick Singleton Memorial Shield, which was beautifully designed by Aunty Pat Singleton. Before the carnival got underway, the Welcome to Country was delivered by Jazhara Roy, followed by the opening prayer, and a minute’s silence in honour of George ‘McFly’ Ludwick-Singleton. On the first day, after the team march past, four players from one of the teams won the Relay Dash for Cash and picked up $500. Over the two days, hundreds of fans converged on Alley Park and were treated to a feast of rugby league from the best players in the region. The Gordonvale Indigenous Carnival is one of several Indigenous rugby league carnivals played in the Far North during October.
Past and present Innisfail Leprechauns rugby league players Dan Sagigi, Fred Koraba, Lachlan Biondi-Odo, Michael Carroll, Johann Turner and Jordan Biondi-Odo, who were part of the victorious Merv Ah Kee Memorial team. Photo: Colleen Carroll
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Innisfail Brothers Junior Rugby League awards presentation MARIA GIRGENTI INNISFAIL Brothers Junior Rugby League celebrated the end of a successful season and individual on-field achievements at their awards presentation held last month at Callendar Park. Under 6 to Under 12 players received participation medals and certificates, whilst outstanding individual players from Under 13 to 16 teams received trophies. A special mention went out to all the coaches Under 6: Natashia Clark; Under 8: Michael Ely, Under 9: Chris Tew; Under 10 and 11: Ryan Daniel; Under 12: Graham Anderson; Under 13: Nathan Wone; Under 14: Brodie Clubb, Under 14 Girls: Lisa Sue San and Under 15: Troy Cooper/Aaron Jolley, as well as the generous support of all the sponsors. In the competitive age groups, Innisfail fielded teams from Under 13 to Under 15, whilst the Under 16 boys joined Tully and formed a premiership winning team. The Under 15 team fought their way to the semifinals, which was a great achievement, whilst the Under 13 and 14 teams put in strong performances. It was a busy and productive season, with teams competing in the Laurie Spina, Gorden Tallis Cup, Shane Muspratt, Warren Pitt Cup and Tassell Trophy Challenge. The Club had a successful season and experienced steady growth in all age groups, as well as healthy numbers of volunteers, coaching staff, sports trainers and junior referees. The Committee of Troy Cooper (President), Leon Hallie (Vice President), Ann Wahlin (Secretary), Kellie Harrison (Treasurer) and Karen Lodge (Registrar) received acknowledgment for all their efforts throughout the year, as did the Innisfail Leprechauns coaching staff and board, sports trainers, referees, parents and volunteers. Under 13
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Player of the Year: Jimi Kusu Best Forward: Harlem Mercer Best Back: Christopher Brown Team Man: Jared Spinella Most Improved: Jhett Kitching-Ely Under 14 Player of the Year: Braith Clubb Best Forward: Rocco Balbi Best Back: Riley Wells Team Man: Ben Walker Most Improved: Zac Klappers Under 15 Player of the Year: Xapheniah Tanner Best Forward: Kenneth Banu Best Back: Xapheniah Tanner Team Man: Thomas McPherson
Jason McPherson won the club’s Volunteer of the Year award.
Most Improved: Ray Kusu Jason McPherson received the Volunteer of the Year trophy for his commitment to the Club as a player/ volunteer for over 20 years. Kenneth Banu, Braith Clubb, Xapheniah Tanner, Ben Walker and Jayden Wahlin from Innisfail gained selection in the Under 16 Northern Pride team for the 2022 season. The Club is always seeking keen and enthusiastic volunteers to come onboard and assist in roles such as coaching staff, managers, assistant managers and FAO's. More player numbers in all age groups, from Under 6 to Under 15 boys and girls, are also sought. Anyone wishing to be a volunteer for the 2022 season, can message Innisfail Junior Leprechauns Facebook page or via email: secretary.ibjrl@gmail. Innisfail Brothers Under 14 girls’ team and com. staff.
Innisfail Brothers Under 14 boys’ team and staff.
Coaches Troy Cooper and Aaron Jolley with the Innisfail Brothers Under 15 team.
Innisfail Brothers Under 7/8 team coaches and staff.
Natashia Clark with Innisfail Brothers Under 6 players.
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MARIA GIRGENTI
FUSION Fight and Fitness Innisfail had a successful trip to Gladstone, with three of their fighters in action at the sold-out and packed Beast Championship 8 Halloween F(R)IGHT Night on October 30. This was a heroic effort by three fighters, who showed up day in and day out putting in the work to represent their club. Over the last six weeks, they have shown great improvements. Darcy Findlay, aged 17, made an exciting MMA debut, getting the win over debutant Jack Beauchamp, aged 16, from Beast Martial Arts, with a TKO near the end of round one. Findlay looked extremely comfortable in the cage during the C Class MMA 77.1kg Welterweight bout. Tyson Duckworth also made his MMA debut against Justin Sealy (2 -0) from Cloncurry PCYC in the 74kg Catchweight MMA bout. Duckworth dominated both round one and two with great takedowns and a heavy top game. Unfortunately, in the third round, Duckworth injured his knee when throwing a kick and was unable to finish the fight. Brodie Mayocchi, aged 16, successfully defended his 65.8kg Amateur Featherweight MMA title, with a second-round submission over Darcy House (3 - 0), Tyson Duckworth (left) dominates Justin Sealy in his MMA debut fight at Beast Championship 8. aged 21, from Beast Martial Arts. Photo: Bensun Grey This was a super exciting matchup between a classic grappler and striker, as Mayocchi is devastating with his submissions, whilst House has knockout powers in his hands. Mayocchi got the job done over a much older and heavier opponent, with a round head arm choke, to remain the current Featherweight champion with an undefeated 13 - 0 MMA record. Brodie, and his older brother Kyle, have been with Beast Championship since the beginning. Beast has every intention of seeing the Mayocchi Brothers rise all the way to the global stage of the biggest combat sports promotion in the world at the ONE Championship. During his six-week fight camp, Brodie never missed one morning session nor night session, all while still running 15 classes per week for Fusion Fight and Fitness. All three fighters turned up consistently and put in the hard yards at training to give themselves the best chance of achieving success. Brodie Mayocchi is already on the main card against a super-tough opponent for the Beast Championship 10 in Cairns, in April 2022, and the event promoter is looking to match-up an opponent keen to go head-tohead with his older brother Kyle Mayocchi on the same Darcy Findlay declared the winner over Jack Beauchamp, in his debut fight at Beast card.
Championship 8. Photo: Bensun Grey
Brodie Mayocchi remains undefeated in MMA, Darcy Findlay (right) during his debut fight against Jack Beauchamp, at Beast Championship 8 in and the Featherweight Champion after his win Gladstone. Photo: Bensun Grey over Darcy House.
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RoLy Newton
Please email, post or drop your photos into our office, along with your name, phone number and details of your catch for your chance to win the monthly voucher. Your photo will appear in the following issue of the Wet Tropic Times, and the winner will be drawn on the last Thursday of each month.
LAST weekend, the sea conditions were not ideal for most boats to travel out to the main reefs. A couple of large, live-onboard style boats did manage to get out wide and fished along the edge of the continental shelf. Besides the normal Nannygai, Job fish and Red Emperor, they caught some not so common species, such as Ruby Snapper and even Pearl Perch. Pearl Perch are normally targeted further south and, at this stage, is not known to be found this far north. So generally, the fishing has been close-in around the islands, with catches mostly consisting of Grass Sweet Lip and the odd Coral Trout. The sharks have been a real problem, especially around the heavily frequented fishing areas, such as the local headlands and deep holes around the islands. Unfortunately, they are becoming more of a problem every year. I believe it is time for the authorities to have a close look at the Bull Shark population numbers. Other species of shark, such as the Tiger and Hammerhead, seem to be losing out to the more aggressive Bull Shark. Those who fished the local estuaries over the last week have done well with some very good Mangrove Jacks, caught by both casting lures and fishing with bait. Small deep diving lures around the 8 cm size, such as the Jackson Joker, are ideal. I like to alternate between hard bodied lures and soft plastics, until I start getting some success. In the soft plastics, 10cm paddle tails and prawn imitations seem to give me the best results. The added bonus is that flathead and school Trevally will also take these lures readily, just slow down your retrieve for flathead and speed it up for Trevally. Reports have been coming in of good catches of quality Grunter in the creeks, as well as the Hinchinbrook area. Try targeting the deeper holes at the mouth of the creeks around the bottom of the tide or, alternatively, the rubble patches and edges of the drop offs along the edge of flats on the higher tide. I like to try different baits such as squid, herring or prawn, until the Grunters start to show a preference.
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info@wettropictimes.com.au PO Box 1100, TULLY, 4854 70 Butler Street, TULLY have been fishing well for Mangrove Jacks and Tarpon. Try planning your trip to coincide with the high tide push into these areas. The upper Gorge areas have also been fishing well, mostly for Sooty Grunter and Jungle Perch, however, there has also been the occasional huge Mangrove Jack caught.
hopefully have the Mud Crabs moving out of their holes into the main river. Good Fishing, Roly Newton, Tackle World Tully
Either side of the full moon is a very popular period to fish for big Barra in the stocked impoundments. With the full moon this Friday, and finer weather predicted, Tinaroo Dam will be a very popular spot this weekend. The two hours on and after dusk or the two hours lead up to sunrise are the times to be out on the water. The Barra can be caught through the day, but these periods will give you your best chance of a metre plus Barra. (And don`t forget the impoundment permit). At this very early stage of the week, the forecast is for light winds for this weekend. This will hopefully allow boats to travel out wide and fish the reefs and the edges of the continental shelf. Reports have been good with excellent numbers of Coral Trout from the main reefs and Nannygai from the rubble patches. Those who are fishing in closer to the mainland should keep an eye out for feeding birds, which will often indicate a feeding school of Grey Mackerel. Either side of the morning high tide is perfect to target Grunter, both in the coastal creeks or in the Hinchinbrook region. If Mangrove Jacks are your target, try either side of the afternoon low tide.
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Callum Jordan with his first Barra caught in Tinaroo. It measured 138cm and was caught Don`t forget the crab pots! This recent rain will on half a Pilchard.
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Quinton Smith wins his first WMC Pro Queensland Muay Thai title with a first round KO
Quinton Smith, the new WMC Pro Queensland Muay Thai champion, with his 13th title belt and trophy. Photo: Adams A1 Photography MARIA GIRGENTI LOCAL Muay Thai fighter Quinton ‘Da Hitman’ Smith, from Athlete Muay Thai gym, claimed his 13th title belt in scintillating style, with a first-round KO by a spinning back elbow at Ignite the Fight 31 at Brisbane Showgrounds. In the main card bout, Smith, aged 18, defeated Boum Lambarki from The Fight Centre, Brisbane, and is the new World Muay Thai Council (WMC) Pro Queensland champion taking home the
trophy and sizeable purse. Smith’s Muay Thai record now stands at 34 fights, 30 wins, four losses and two KOs. It was huge night of action, with 20 fights on the card, in front of a large and vocal Brisbane audience. Prior to the bout, Lambarki, a former Spanish champion, aged in his early 30s, had a record of 25 fights, 19 wins and six losses. Both fighters came out and sized each other up, but it was not long before Smith swept and dumped Lambarki onto the canvas. Lambarki managed to connect a few solid blows, but Smith landed his opponent on the canvas again, and soon after a back spinning elbow connected with Lambarki to end the fight with a first round KO. In the fourth bout on the undercard at Ignite the Fight 31, another local fighter, Isaiah Singh, aged 14, from Nukzu Muay Thai in Cairns, fought Marques Belo from Lukphinong Muay Thai, Northern Territory, and claimed a win in the 50kg division. Singh has been involved in Muay Thai for five years, whilst his brothers, Joshua aged 11, and Caleb aged nine, are also upcoming fighters. Earlier this year, he won his first Muay Thai title, the Siam Cup Oceania 48kg Junior Queensland belt, in the main event at NQ Beat Down in Cairns, with a victory over Lane Moody from Fight Academy. At the end of 2020, Singh won a State Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu title. The three Singh brothers will fight in the Road to Retribution, Gold Coast, on November
Isaiah Singh (red) is about to let fly against Marques Belo in the 50kg undercard bout. Photo: Adams A1 Photography
27, and Isaiah will fight in Eruption 21, in Brisbane, next month. Smith’s original opponent to contest the Fight World title was Alfie Smith from Bloodshed, however he has pulled out of the fight due to injury. Under the direction of his Coach, Clayton Cook, Smith is straight back into training for what will be a cracking encounter against Chadd ‘Shark’ Collins, at the Road to Retribution, Gold Coast, on November 27. Smith especially wanted to thank
his Coach, Clayton Cook, as well as his sponsors, Carana Hair & Beauty, Batze Electrical, Punch Equipment Australia, Woop Clothing, Blood Brothers MMA, Precision Plastering FNQ, AllPhase Building & Construction, John Cole Toyota Innisfail, Furious Fitness Mareeba, and General Supplies Rockhampton. Anyone wanting to learn the art of Muay Thai, or become a fighter, can contact Clayton Cook on 0467 563 752, or visit Athlete Muay Thai’s Facebook page.
Quinton Smith (right) lands a blow on his opponent Boum Lambarki, at the Ignite the Fight 31 event in Brisbane. Photo: Adams A1 Photography
Quinton Smith (left) dominated Boum Lambarki in the WMC Pro Queensland state title bout at Ignite the Fight 31. Photo: Adams A1 Photography
Quinton Smith (right) unleashes at his opponent Boum Lambarki, during the WMC Pro Queensland state title bout. Photo: Adams A1 Photography