2021 November 5 Newspaper Edition by Wet Tropic Times

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GHOSTS, WITCHES, ZOMBIES, AND SKELETONS HAUNT TULLYWEEN PA G E 4 & 5

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INNER WHEEL CLUB OF INNISFAIL HOSTS GARDEN PARTY FUNDRAISER

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ETTY BAY CLUB MEMBER, JENNY JONES, RECEIVES PRESTIGIOUS SURF LIFE SAVING AWARD

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2021 Maraka Festival winners are announced

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Regional Rainfall Report

WEATHER

Rainfall statistics gathered from http://www.farmonlineweather.com.au/ and http://www.bom.gov.au/

Tomorrow - Saturday Ingham Partly cloudy 23 - 32 Cardwell Partly cloudy 23 - 31 Tully Partly cloudy 20 - 31 Mission Beach Partly cloudy 22 - 30 Innisfail Partly cloudy 21 - 31

Sunday Ingham Partly cloudy Cardwell Partly cloudy Tully Partly cloudy Mission Beach Partly cloudy Innisfail Mostly sunny

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Last 7 Days mm

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Gumboot Theatre makes a welcome return

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A dramatic scene from Hotspots (left to right): Sharon Burgess, Pauline Columbini, Rhiannon Passfield, and Linda Brescancin (credit: Julie McGowan). THIS time last year, Gumboot Theatre performed their first show at the El-Arish RSL Memorial Hall and last weekend they returned to present two one-act plays, “Hotspots” by Pauline Davies and “Give-Way” by Peter Wright. Both award-winning plays were written by Queensland playwrights and are quite complicated to perform, but the audience would never have known, as they laughed their way through a lingerie party gone wrong and then the unfortunate aftermath of a buck’s and hen’s night. It was great to hear the buzz of an excited audience at interval and there were many positive comments about how wonderful it was to have a theatre group back in the area. Gumboot Theatre, with the support of the Cassowary Coast Regional Council, will be travelling to the Con in Innisfail this weekend, November 5 – 6. The Con is a purpose-built theatre and will be a great

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| 3 2021 Maraka Festival winners are announced COMMUNITY

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SARI HYYTINEN THE main street of Ingham was packed with entertainment last Saturday. The community came together to celebrate the announcement of the winners of the Maraka Queen and Princess and there was a lot on offer to engage the senses, including music, rides, food stalls, Halloween-themed floats, and fireworks on display. When it was time to announce the winner for 2021, Amy Shadforth the 2019 Maraka Queen winner provided a positive review of all the entrants. “I am confident that anyone of them can fulfill the role of Maraka Queen,” advised Amy.

Maraka Princess winner for 2021 Jess Furber

The winner, Karla Casanovas, was overjoyed to be selected as the Maraka Queen for 2021. “What an amazing turnout for the 2021 Maraka Festival. I would like to say a special thank you to all of my sponsors,” Karla said. The 2021 Royal Hotel Ingham Maraka Queen results are: Winner: Karla Casanovas Runner-up: Jessie Gofton Miss Popularity: D’Emden

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2021 Maraka results are:

Princess

Winner: Jess Furber Runner-up: Amy Williams

“Thank you to Rick and Megan and all the performers who gave their time to entertain the wonderful crowd at the 2021 Maraka in the park. We have some wonderful talent in our little town, and I was very proud to have had the pleasure of working with you all. Thank you one and all.” “Congratulations to all the Maraka Princesses and Maraka Queen entrants. You have done your town and families very proud. Special congratulations to the winners. I’m sure you will represent your town extremely well. To Lynette and the Maraka Committee, it was a pleasure to work with you all,” said Trish Manassero, the Entertainment Coordinator.

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The Tropical Vets Pet Parade winners were: Best Kept Dog: Indianna Copley Best Pocket Pet: Levi Murray with Willy Best Farm Pet: Taylor Larsen with Trigger

The Hinchinbrook Shire Council and the Ergon Energy Maraka floats results were: Best Secondary School: Gilroy Santa Maria Secondary Runner-up: Ingham State High

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Best Primary School: St Mary McKillop

Best Dog with a Trick: Hayden Martin

Best Primary School Runnerup: Toobanna State School

Best Dressed Pet: Murray with Chiefy

Most Unusual Taylor

Pet:

Krystal

Best Business: Shades and Blades

Best Dressed Pet and Owner: Sofia Inunsiaga with Lenny

Best Theme: Northern Motors

Fastest Eating Pet: Michael Solari

Best Individual: Captain Jack Sparrow

Best Dressed Dog: Sienna Mammino

Most Outstanding: Our Lady of Lourdes.

Most Humorous: Halifax SES

Maraka Queen winner for 2021 Karla Casanovas

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COMMUNITY 4 | Ghosts, Witches, Zombies, and Skeletons haunt TullyWeen Wet Tropic Times

JILLIAN CABLE BUTLER Street teemed with ghosts, witches, zombies, pirates, devils, and skeletons of all sizes and ages, as young and old dressed for the occasion and braved hot and humid conditions to join in the TullyWeen celebrations in Tully on Saturday morning, October 30. Local businesses entered into the spirit of the day by dressing their

shopfronts in Halloween themes, with an array of spooky themes adorning the street. Councillors Teresa Millwood and Trudy Tschui kindly volunteered to judge the Best Dressed Shop, which was won by Tully Drapery. Local Firefighters from Fire and Rescue Queensland provided a much anticipated and immensely popular lolly drop for the children. The Tully & District Chamber of

(Left to Right): Marcia, Blake, Aiden, Maria (standing) and Sarah (the Pirate).

Commerce’s Executive thanks Julie Dean for organising this event, and Melissa LaSpina, Suzy Reis, and Jess Anders for all their assistance. It would also like to thank the local businesses and Fire and Rescue Queensland’s Tully Brigade for their support. Thank you to all the families who brought their children and entered into the dress-up competition and to all those who support local businesses. TullyWeen certainly brought much laughter and fun to Butler Street.

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Eli Waddell and George Boyde enjoyed the festivities.

Champions of the Lolly Drop were the Tully & District Fire & Rescue Service (left to right): Lieutenant Mark Valeriano and Firefighters Owen Zammitt, Sean Dinan, Alex Jeffrey, and Fabien Tauli.

The Tully Girl Guides kept everyone hydrated during the festivities. (Left to right back): Debbie Watt, Zoey Baker, Holly LaSpina, and Rebecca McLean; (left to right front): Leah Anderssen, Dallas Gardiners, Andrea Gardiners, and Maggie McLean. Blue, Kace, Rohan, Kade, Evie, and Daley embraced the spirit of the day.

Doughnuts and cool drinks were on offer from Mission Beach Scouts (left to right): Skye, Imogen, and Liem.

Charlotte, Saxon, and Lucas enjoyed the festivities.

Firefighter Owen Zammitt offers lollies to the happy Jaxon and Summer King.

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Ghosts, Witches, Zombies, and Skeletons haunt TullyWeen

Oceania Roissetter, winner of the TullyWeen 6 years and under costume competition.

Nate, Paige, and Katie Mclaughlin shared the morning with Milo the Dog, who dressed to impress!

The Ghost of Butler Street.

Koby Davis, winner of the 7 -12 years of age category of the TullyWeen costume competition.

Justin, Fox, and mother River, getting into the spirit of TullyWeen.

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How do we overcome our juvenile crisis?

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A Welcome Change in the Council’s Approach to the Tully Igloo JILLIAN CABLE A positive meeting on Monday, November 1, 2021, between the Tully Igloo Preservation Group’s spokesperson, Marcus Thomas, and the Cassowary Coast Regional Council’s Peter McBride, has revealed a very welcome change in approach by the Council with respect to their proposed “Asset Rationalisation” of Tully’s iconic ‘Igloo’, more formally known as the JP Byrne Indoor Sports Stadium, located within the Tully Showground.

Either a 3-year or 5-year User Agreement is being mooted, the latter being more appropriate when it comes to applying for grants. The Council has requested more information from the Tully Igloo Preservation Group, and the finer detail is yet to be determined. Whilst the agreement is far from being written, let alone the ink dry, this discussion was by far the most positive to date and reflects well on the new Chief Executive Officer of the Cassowary Coast Regional Council, Andrew Graffen, and his approach to community and social cohesion. Long may it continue!

Can I visit the Home?

SARI HYYTINEN I am sure that you have all heard about the crisis that Townsville is facing with its juveniles, and I am sure that you also know “that person” who wants the juveniles to go directly to jail, and to not pass go! Having worked in a youth crisis centre in Sydney, I saw that the most effective way to achieve positive change was by celebrating the positive behaviour of the young people, whilst punishing the negative behaviour, but ensuring that they understood why their behaviour needed to change. The positive change I observed took 5 years to be enacted. I was glad to hear of a program such as Transition to Success (T2S), where TAFE offers practical farming skills to teens in the youth justice system, but it leads me to more questions before I can believe that it will bring positive change for the community. The main question that I have is “will the system get the right people involved as workers and will they stay engaged come hell or high water?” I recently spoke to a teacher from one of the schools in Townsville and she mentioned to me the main issue in the schools, in which she has worked, is the transient nature of the teachers. If there is no stability in the youths’ personal lives or their school lives, where will they get the necessary parenting that results in positive behaviour? If you look at the troubled youth from a practical level, it is important to understand that the only stability that they have in their lives are their friends. Those people have their backs more than anyone. But not always their best interests at heart.

Celebrating in style!

LIZ TODD, TULLY NURSING HOME PRESIDENT YES, if you have a family member or friend and you have had your ‘flu vaccination for 2021 (and can show proof of this). This applies to both adults and children. You will be temperature checked on arrival and asked to answer some relevant questions.

As an alternative for families/friends, residents can be taken out for the day (assuming they are mobile). Only the person picking up the resident is required to have the ‘flu vaccination. It is best to discuss this with Gail, our Director of Nursing, prior to the event.

Unfortunately, school and community groups are still not allowed to visit, but we would welcome contact with these groups through letters, cards, photos, and craft activities!

Our Leisure and Activities staff and volunteers do a fabulous job providing fun things to do. Last week, the residents made eye-ball jelly cups for Halloween, with some people squirming at the idea of eating eyeball lollies! And for Melbourne Cup, the residents had a delicious spread of finger food and drinks, Fashions on the Field, and some glamorous hats! I wonder what our residents will get up to next.

Expression is priceless!

One of our debonaire gentlemen!

At this time, COVID 19 vaccination is not required by visitors, but it is for staff and volunteers.

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News in Brief Cassowary Coast Flying Fish Point State School Cent Sale FLYING Fish Point State School is hosting their annual Cent Sale at the school on Saturday, November 13, starting at 11.00am. The Cent Sale draw starts at 1.00pm, with over 100 fantastic prizes up for grabs, thanks to the generosity of individuals and local businesses. It will be a fantastic family event with lots of activities on offer, including a balloon pop stall, 100 board, and food and drinks for sale. The community is asked to support this event, which is the school’s major fundraiser. Any parents who can assist with erecting the marquee on Friday, November 12, at 3.00pm, and on Saturday morning with the making of sandwiches, please get in touch. The school office is a drop-off point for any cent sale donations. For further information, please phone 4063 5111.

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Hinchinbrook North Queensland Sportstar Awards Local Star ON Saturday, October 30, 2021, the 30th Annual North Queensland Sportstar Awards were held at Charters Towers. Congratulations to Hinchinbrook nominee Lachlan Buckman, who won Junior Sportstar of the Year for his track and field prowess.

Nursery Volunteer Program THE Council calls for community members interested in volunteering in the nursery each Wednesday, where you will gain valuable experience, learn new skills, make new friends,

and contribute to growing plants for the local environment. Volunteers are given the opportunity to learn about seed collection, storage, preparation and sowing, direct seedling techniques, propagation by division, and potting mixes. The Nursery Volunteer Program will take place every Wednesday, from 8.00am to 11.30am, at the Nursery located at Council’s Works Depot on Martin Street, Ingham. Volunteers are required to bring closed in shoes, a hat, sunscreen, water, and something to eat. Tea and coffee making facilities are provided on site. Please note spaces are limited. To register your interest in becoming part of a friendly and active team, and would like to contribute to our local environment, please contact Council’s Biosecurity Team on 4776 4740.

Ingham’s Best Bin Competition THIS year, Planet Ark’s National Recycling Week is celebrating a quarter century of helping Australians recycle correctly from Monday, November 8 to Sunday, November 14, 2021. To celebrate National Recycling Week, the Council is teaming up with the Lucinda Point Hotel to find Ingham’s Best Bin(s). Bin Tagging will take place from Monday, November 8 to Thursday, November 18, 2021. Over two consecutive weeks in November, Council staff will be checking both the red and yellow lid kerbside bins before pickup, throughout the Shire. If your red bin contains none or minimal recyclables, and your yellow bin only contains recyclables and little contamination, you will be entered into the draw to win one of eight $50 vouchers donated by the Lucinda Point Hotel. Winners will be announced on the Council’s Facebook page.

THE Tully Garden Club’s next meeting will be held on Saturday, November 13, 2021, commencing at 1.30pm, at the Mission Beach Nursery, located at 1409 El Arish / Mission Beach Road. Please remember to bring your own cup, chair,

PUBLIC AUCTION

THURSDAY 25 NOVEMBER - 6PM

On behalf of the Cassowary Coast Regional Council

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 Innisfail Shire Hall 70 Rankin Street Innisfail , 6 pm Thursday 25 November 2021 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

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2021; • Abergowrie, Friday, November 26 – Friday, December 3, 2021; • Bambaroo, from Friday, November 26 – Friday, December 3, 2021; and • Hawkins Creek, from Friday, December 10 – Friday, December 17, 2021. Two skip bins will be provided at each location, one for steel items and one for all other eligible items. Placing ineligible items in the skips or leaving items on the ground next to the skips, is considered an illegal dumping offence and the offender will be issued with a fine. Please note that some, or all, of these locations may be under surveillance. For further information regarding eligible items and non-eligible items, please visit the Council’s website’s Waste and Recycling page.

Material Recovery Facility (MRF) Community Tour HINCHINBROOK residents are invited to attend a guided tour of the MRF. Date: Friday, November 19, 2021; Time: 10.00am to 11.30am; Where: RE.Group MRF Facility, 608 Ingham Road, Garbutt. Please note, places are limited, and attendees will need to provide their own transport to Townsville. To register your interest, please visit www.eventbrite. com.au/e/ materials-recovery-facilitytour- tickets-192137537547. For further information email waste@hinchinbrook. qld.gov.au.

Official Opening of Crystal Creek the Taylors Beach Hut Owner’s Association Annual Foreshore Projects THE public is invited to attend the official Beach Clean-up opening of the Taylors Beach Foreshore Projects by The Hon. Scott Stewart 2021 Rural Clean-up Event MP, Minister for Resources, as follows: JOIN the Council and the Crystal Program Creek Hut Owner’s Association for the Date: Sunday, November 7, 2021; THE Council is offering the 2021 Rural Clean-up Program to assist residents in preparing for the upcoming disaster season. Waste collection skips will be placed at the locations below throughout the Shire on the indicated dates: • Long Pocket from Friday, October 29 – Friday, November 5, 2021; • Crystal Creek, from Monday, November 8 – Friday, November 12, 2021; • Mount Fox, from Friday, November 12 – Friday, November 19, 2021; • Stone River, from Friday, November 19 – Friday, November 26,

Tully Horticultural and Garden Club JOHN COPEMAN, SECRETARY

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and a plate of goodies to share. The lucky draw is now $100.00. A raffle will be held. Payment for the Christmas break-up party at the El Arish Tavern will be collected. The menu will be available for you to register your choices for the buffet. Guests are most welcome.

2021 Beach Clean-up. Date: Saturday, November 6, 2021; Time: 7.00am to 11.00am; Where: Crystal Creek Boat Ramp, Barrilgie Road, Coolbie. After the clean-up event, participants are invited to attend a complimentary barbeque hosted by the Crystal Creek Hut Owner’s Association. To register your interest, please visit www.eventbrite. com.au/e/ crystal-creek-hut-ownersassociations-annual-beach-clean- uptickets-190883185747 or email waste@ hinchinbrook.qld.gov.au.

Time: 10.00am; Venue: Taylors Beach Foreshore Playground. The initiative behind this project was to provide improved amenities for the families of the Hinchinbrook region and enhance visitor experience to our district, in keeping with the Council’s priorities of economic diversification. The project, funded under the Queensland Government’s 2019- 2021 Works for Queensland Program, will provide the community with a valuable facility, enhancing the liveability of our Shire.

Tully Orchid Club THE Tully Orchid Club will be holding its last meeting of the year at the Masonic Hall in Murray Street on Saturday, November 6, with the doors opening at 12.30pm. The Entry Fee of $3.00 includes afternoon tea and a continuous raffle will be held. Flowering orchids will be on display and the Club’s Christmas Lunch will be discussed. Th Club invites the local community and visitors to come along and enjoy the afternoon.

| COMMUNITY This Christmas give to where it’s needed most - Community Christmas Appeal launched

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WITH Christmas fast approaching, Council Mayor Mark Nolan has called for the region to provide generously this festive season, by giving to where it is needed most and donating to the 2021 Cassowary Coast Community Christmas Appeal. “You see a lot of families and individuals struggling at this time of year, not just with Christmas and family, but also the pressure of a looming new school year.” “This Christmas we want to say, we are here for you. Over the years, we have seen locals helping locals, with many people contributing to the Appeal and I thank the community for their ongoing support.” “In 2020, local businesses and the community reached deep, and we raised over $10,000, which made a huge difference to the lives of many in our community. It is heart-warming to see the positive impact this has on those who need a helping hand at Christmas time,” Councillor Nolan said. “In order to make this year’s appeal a success, we invite you to donate money, gifts, or toys for both adults and children – or even gift vouchers – to help our vulnerable people and bring cheer.” “For just $2, people can buy a golden star from the Council offices in Innisfail, Tully, and Cardwell.”

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“These stars are then hung on our Council Christmas Tree to celebrate the contribution made. Donations over $200 will be recognised with a gift box placed under the tree and will also be publicly acknowledged by Council through local media.” “Your donation will help bring some joy and put the ‘merry’ back into Christmas across our region.” “100% of funds raised go towards assisting individuals, families, and children in our region. We have partnered with local charities, who will distribute the funds to residents identified as needing a helping hand this Christmas,” he said. Donations can also be made by EFT to Cassowary Coast Regional Council BSB 0648118 Account number 00000013 with reference XMASAPP(donors name). Local businesses - keep an eye on your mailbox for more information on how you can get involved. The 2021 recipient groups are Cassowary Coast Uniting Church, Community Support Centre Innisfail, Empower Church Innisfail - Global Care Inc, Innisfail Youth Family Care, Salvation Army, Tully Support Centre, and Wet Tropics Community Housing. For more information, please visit www.cassowarycoast.qld.gov.au or call 1300 763 903.

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Inner Wheel Club of Innisfail hosts Garden Party fundraiser MARIA GIRGENTI THE INNER Wheel Club of Innisfail held a Garden party, under a marquee, at Peter Roberts and Kerry Dittman’s Riverside Bed and Breakfast on Coronation Drive, East Innisfail. President Gloria Pietrobon welcomed close to one hundred guests and provided information regarding Cord Blood Research, which, since 2000, has been the Inner Wheel Australia’s national core project. Just over $5,000 was raised from the event, which went towards Cord Blood Research, as well as local charities. Each year, at the Inner Wheel Australia Annual Conference, successful applicants receive Cord Blood Research Grants. Monash University is committed to finding cures for the treatment of leukaemia, strokes, heart disease, and other auto-immune diseases such as cystic fibrosis, and cord blood is one of the most valuable tools used in the research of these diseases. Since 2001, Inner Wheel Australia’s National Fundraising Project has been for Cord Blood Research, and, since 2002, the Innisfail Club has raised over $35,000 for the cause.

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The MC, Peter Roberts, ensured the afternoon ran smoothly and contained hilarity. Guests enjoyed an afternoon of entertainment with a fashion parade by Calyco Tropics Clothing and Firefly Bazaar, lucky door prizes, raffles, and auctions conducted by Clive Strickland. Talented local musician Ashleigh Binello provided live music to set a relaxing mood. Special thanks to Josie Bertuola and Anna Bertei, who took charge of the amazing variety of food on offer, and to social convenor Rhonda Mayocchi, who worked hard behind the scenes to organise the event, with the assistance of members. Six students from Innisfail State College provided wonderful help serving food and refreshments to guests and received certificates of appreciation. This successful fundraiser event would not have been possible without the generosity of Innisfail businesses and the support of local community members. The 2021-2021 International Inner Wheel theme is Garden Party hosts Peter Roberts and Kerry Lead ‘The Change.’

The core objects of all Inner Wheel Clubs in Dittman. Innisfail, as well as Cairns, Trinity After Dark, FNQ Australia and overseas are to promote true friendship, encourage the ideals of personal service, and foster Tablelands, and Townsville Inner Wheel Clubs are part of District A76. international understanding.

Guests enjoyed the setting, food, and service at the Garden Party.

Innisfail Inner Wheel Club members with the six Innisfail State College students who served food and drinks at the Garden Party.

SPER to clamp and seize vehicles from FNQ debtors who refuse to pay fines TEAMS of enforcement officers from the State Penalties Enforcement Registry (SPER) are conducting an operation in Far North Queensland to crack down on people who refuse to pay their SPER debts. SPER Enforcement Manager Kim Easton said around 26,000 individuals and businesses across the Cairns region collectively owed almost $50 million in unpaid fines and penalties. SPER enforcement officers will be conducting a field enforcement operation from Ingham north to Port Douglas and west to the Tablelands to encourage debtors to pay the money they owe to the people of Queensland. “Debtors who refuse to pay their SPER debts can have money taken from their wages or bank accounts though garnishment powers or have their cars clamped, seized, and towed to encourage them to meet their obligations,” Mr Easton stated. “This will involve SPER officers visiting debtors’ homes or workplaces,” Mr Easton said.

A recent operation in Townsville resolved $3.2 million of debt. During the operation, 23 vehicles were clamped and 26 seized, with many other owners paying their debts on the spot. Six of the seized vehicles have been sold to reduce their owners’ debts and a further three will be sold if their owners do not settle their debts. Mr Easton encouraged anyone in Cairns and Far North Queensland with an outstanding debt to contact SPER before it was necessary for officers to take enforcement action. “SPER has contacted more than 7,000 people to remind them of their outstanding debts and the need to deal with it – one final chance to do the right thing before we are forced to take strong action,” he advised. “Our advice is to pay the debt now to avoid enforcement action and the unnecessary cost. SPER debts are money owed to Queenslanders and debtors who continually ignore warnings and refuse to pay will

be subject to tough consequences,” Mr Easton stated. “SPER debts don’t go away – they will catch up with you. Anyone who is having trouble paying for whatever reason should contact SPER to discuss available payment options to avoid enforcement action and inconvenience that comes with that.”

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Etty Bay Club member, Jenny Jones, receives prestigious surf lifesaving award MARIA GIRGENTI JENNY Jones from Etty Bay Surf Life Saving Club received recognition at this year's Surf Life Saving Queensland's (SLSQ) Awards of Excellence, as the recipient of the prestigious Clive Hammond OAM Gold Medallion. This year's Surf Life Saving Queensland’s (SLSQ) Awards of Excellence was again virtual, with the event live streamed through the SLSQ Facebook page, and hosted by Channel 7’s Kendall Gilding. These awards aim to honour and recognise the service, passion, and dedication of Queensland’s volunteer surf life savers and lifeguards who have gone the extra mile to protect beachgoers during the 2020/2021 season. When Jones first joined the surf lifesaving movement in the 1986/1987 season, there were limited opportunities for females. With few females older than her, Jones attributed her longevity in the organisation to Etty Bay Club Life Member Tina Patane OAM, who was a fantastic mentor and role model. She also received direction from Geoff Jensen, Club/Branch and Life State member Bob Brumley, Frank Darveniza, and Robert Astorquia to become involved in different surf lifesaving pathways. She gained her Bronze Medallion, was the first female Club Captain (1995), and female Chief Training Officer (1998). In 2001, Jones received Life Membership of the Etty Bay Club, a National Medal in 2010, and the SLSQ

Andy Frizzell OAM OBE Award in 2017, and this is the first time she has won the Clive Hammond OAM Medal.

“It is a great community service, which is very family oriented, and there are varied roles for everyone.”

For 35 years, lifesaving has been a huge part of her family life, with husband David, and children Daley, Keely, and Rylee also involved.

“Etty Bay Club continues to survive through the commitment of families, with many parents still actively involved, even when their children have moved away due to work and study.”

“Surf lifesaving is for all ages from the age of five right up to Masters’ and it is something in which the whole family can be involved.”

Jones said it was humbling to receive this award, and a huge acknowledgement for 35 years of service. This is only the second time an Etty Bay member has won the Clive Hammond OAM Medal, with Jesse Witt,

Clive Hammond OAM Gold Medallion winner, Jenny Jones (third from right), with her husband David and children Daley, Rylee, and Keely on beach patrol at Etty Bay.

The award is named in honour of Clive Hammond, a long-term supporter of surf lifesaving, who passed away in 1999 and left a significant financial legacy to Surf Life Saving Queensland. Clubs received a substantial portion of these funds from 2001 - 2003, as part of the Club Development Program. At the same awards, Etty Bay members Kodi Worth was a finalist for the Under 14 Junior Surf Lifesaver of the Year; Blaise Cini was a finalist in the Andy Frizzell OAM, OBE Award (Membership Development), and Gregory Worth was a finalist in the Surf Life Saver of the Year, and the Under 23 Surf Boat Crew (Sports Team of the Year).

Jenny Jones, from Etty Bay SLSC, received the Clive Hammond OAM Gold Medallion in recognition of her 35 years of dedicated service to the surf lifesaving movement.

Cent Sale a “Monster” Success THE Tully Support Centre (TSC) successfully held its first ever Cent Sale on Saturday, October 30, to raise much needed funds for the Tully Youth Centre (TYC) and the TSC Emergency Relief Pantry. The Emergency Relief Program is entirely funded by donations and fundraising in our community and provides essential food and personal hygiene items and assists with Pharmacy Medicine to community members in crisis. The TYC is funded by the Cassowary Coast Regional Council and provides a safe space for young people in our community aged 10 -17 years from Tuesday to Friday after school. The TYC relies on donations and fundraising to provide food to these young people. The TSC Monster Cent Sale raised $8,000.00 and this could not have been achieved without the generous sponsors, in no particular order: Tully Drapery, Tully Showcase Jewellers, Boutique Maree, Woolworths Innisfail, Cr Barry Barnes, NewsXpress Tully, Tully Office Supplies, Glitch’d & Tully Tech, Leahy’s Bananas, Margret Bush, Merryport Pty Ltd, Commonwealth Bank Tully, Queensland Steel, FNQ accounting, Julie’s Beauty Spot, Tigers Leagues Club, Igguldens Men’s Wear Tully, Reeds Betta Home and Living, Coles Innisfail, Tully Tyres, Tully Automotive, Hartleys Creek Crocodile Farm, Tully Sugar & COFCO, Kitchen Essentials, Cav’s Marine, Pacific Fasteners, Mitre 10 Tully, Lisa Addams, Cardwell Country Club, Back in Motion Chiropractic, Auzzie Hair Design, Tully Paint Place, AS Autospares, Nitro Motorcycles, Cairns Canyon Canyoning, Honeycombs Innisfail, Greenwood Family Cr Trudy Tschui, Westpac Tully, LJ Hooker Tully, Tully Bakery, GTB, Tully Welding Works, Lindsay Transport, Milini’s Panel and Paint, APM, Hotel Tully, Paronella Park, Innisfail Hardware,

one of the youngest members picking up the top award in 2015.

Britton Family, Cardwell Swimming Pool, Mumma Mia, Island Coast Ford, Bartrac Tully, Tackle World Tully, Goodyear Tyres, The Barber Shop, Cairns Aquarium, Trinity Petroleum, Leonie Barra, GF Rural, Kookaburra Holiday Park, Little Meg’s, Mackays Bananas, Mobil 1, The Big Crab, Good Vibrations Tully, Live Life Pharmacy, Petals & Beans, Flame Tree, Hair on Butler, Mamu Tropical Skywalk, Bunnings Innisfail, Tully Raycare Family Pharmacy, Landmark, Billabong Sanctuary, Monkey Bum Beef Jerky, Maria’s Bakitique, Crystal Caves, Cairns Zoom and Wildlife Dome, Reef Hotel Casino, Teitzels IGA Tully, Tweak Fitness, RT Custom’s and Collision, Laurel & Glen Fuller, Cardwell Bobcat & Excavator, and Nancy Marsillio.

families and young people in our community and on behalf of the TSC, thank you. 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 & 2pm to 4pm; and on Wednesday from 9am to 1pm & 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.”

Please support these local business as they have supported our community. These funds will support

Tully, in her orange tutu and floral headdress, was the winner of the Under Six Years’ Dress Up Competition.

The crowds start to gather around the tables of generously donated prizes

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Taskforce to probe regional bank branch closures NORTH Queensland-based Senator and Special Envoy for Northern Australia, Susan McDonald, has welcomed the Regional Banking Taskforce established by the Liberal and Nationals Government to bring a welcome focus on the impact of bank branch closures on regional communities. Senator McDonald, who grew up in Cloncurry in Western Queensland and is a regular visitor to regional centres, said bank branch closures had noticeable effects. “People throughout regional Queensland are all too familiar with the impacts of dwindling banking services over recent years, so the establishment of this Taskforce is a welcome development indeed,” she said. “The Taskforce will not only look at the impacts of branch closures but also look at what solutions may be available.” “Every time a bank closes a branch in a small town, jobs are lost, and the community is deprived of an important part of its fabric.” “Many people don’t know how to or are uncomfortable accessing internet banking, and they strongly value being able to manage their finances in a branch with an actual person.” Senator McDonald added that the Taskforce will bring together banks and other key stakeholders, who will hold regional meetings.

Minister for Regionalisation, Bridget McKenzie, said the taskforce will provide a platform to establish how the transformation within the banking industry, particularly branch closures, has affected those living in the regions. “Having access to bank branches is vital for every community, particularly for residents who are unable to use online services to conduct their banking,” she said. “As we have heard, bank branch closures in the regions also affect the liveability of towns, and so I am pleased to announce this taskforce will be looking at how we can keep banking services in rural Australia.” Taskforce Co-Chairs, Assistant Treasurer Michael Sukkar and Senator for NSW Perin Davey said the establishment of the Taskforce represented a significant milestone. “This is an opportunity for the Government to work closely with the banks and local communities and small business representatives to find workable solutions to this issue,” Mr Sukkar said. Senator Davey explained she had been in discussions with banks and financial service providers who share a desire to find ways to service regional communities. “This is a great opportunity to explore constructive avenues to provide an essential service to our communities and I am excited to be involved,” she said. The Co-Chairs of the Taskforce are:

PCYC Innisfail’s Braking the Cycle program celebrates a year of success MARIA GIRGENTI A YEAR on, PCYC Innisfail’s award-winning Braking the Cycle learner driver education and training program has celebrated success with eight graduates obtaining their driver’s licence. Since September 2020, twelve volunteer mentors have been involved, and participants have racked up 565 driving hours and 17,693 kilometres. Manual or automatic lessons take place on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, or Thursdays in two Hyundai i30 vehicles supplied by the PCYC. This state-wide program, supported by the Motor Accident Insurance Commission, helps disadvantaged young people aged 16 - 25 to reach the required one hundred hours of supervised driving to attain their driver's licence. BTC, a volunteer driver mentor program supports learner drivers, without access to a supervisor or registered vehicle, to complete their logbook hours, and if needed, a vehicle is supplied so drivers can complete their driving test. Those who have signed up as mentors are retired teachers, nurses, community health workers, and those with a passion for volunteering in their community and assisting local youth.

contributed to them gaining a sense of achievement and independence,” said volunteer driver Geoff. Another mentor driver, Margaret, commented, “I love teaching the participants and try my hardest to ensure that they are good safe drivers by the end of their 100 hours.” Participants who have completed the program receive support every four months to check on their progress. There are benefits for volunteer drivers, including a rewarding mentoring experience, commitment of 1+ hours per week, comprehensive training, provision of vehicles and resources, and being matched with a suitable participant. Participants team up with a specific volunteer from an experienced mentor network, and more mentors are needed.

• Assistant Treasurer, Minister for Housing and Minister for Homelessness, Social and Community Housing the Hon. Michael Sukkar (as Co-Chair) reporting to the Treasurer and • Senator Perin Davey (as Co-Chair) reporting to the Minister for Emergency Management and National Recovery and Resilience and Minister for Regionalisation, Regional Communications and Regional Education, Senator the Hon. Bridget McKenzie Members include senior representatives from: • Banks – ANZ; Commonwealth Bank of Australia; National Australia Bank; Westpac; Bendigo and Adelaide Bank; Bank of Queensland. • Peak bodies – the Australian Banking Association, the Customer Owned Banking Association; the Council of Small Business Organisations Australia; the Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry. • Australia Post; and • The Australian Local Government Association. The Taskforce will hold its first meeting in early November and will release an issues paper for public consultation. The Regional Banking Taskforce and the Government’s support for rural and regional communities is part of our economic plan to support the recovery and keep Australians together. independence, community connection, and driver education. It provides young people with the opportunity to gain motoring independence and to become safer, betterinformed drivers. Volunteer driver mentors need to have held an open licence for a minimum of 12 months and be eligible to hold a Working with Children Check (Blue Card). A driving school assesses the participants to ensure competency and the mentors receive comprehensive training on road rules, driving, and instruction techniques by a driving instructor. BTC supports young people to complete their compulsory hours of supervised driving, in a safe and suitable vehicle, with an experienced volunteer mentor. Anyone wanting to participate in the BTC program, or to become a driver mentor, please contact Bonnie on 0428 737 071, send an email: btcinnisfail@pcyc. org.au or visit PCYC Innisfail Facebook page for more information.

These driver mentors provide encouragement and assist young people to improve their self-esteem and develop positive road safety attitudes. The aim of the program is to provide young people with increased employment/training opportunities,

“It is good seeing the students gaining more confidence with their driving. It is rewarding when they pass their driving test, and to feel that you have

Charlene, a graduate from PCYC Innisfail’s BTC driver mentor program, completed over 40 hours of driving and successfully obtained her Provisional Licence.

Dylan is another successful graduate of the BTC program run by PCYC Innisfail after he passed his driving assessment with flying colours.

A successful combination of volunteer driver mentor Geoff (right) and Chris, who successfully attained his Provisional Licence through the BTC program.

REAL ESTATE

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RECEIVERS’ SALE MISSION BEACH, TROPICAL NORTH QLD

Mission Beach is made up of 4 villages linked by 14 km of beach and is located approximately midway between Cairns and Townsville

5 RESIDENTIAL DWELLINGS

10 Kennedy Esplanade South Mission Beach Open: 9am - 9:45am BEACHFRONT HOUSE OPPOSITE DUNK ISLAND 2 2 1

Diverse economy centred around tourism, agriculture and local industry

Access to the Great Barrier Reef, Wet Tropics Rainforest and nearby islands including Dunk Island and Bedarra Island

2D Reid Road Wongaling Beach Open: 9am - 9:45am ABSOLUTE BEACHFRONT “NAUTILUS” 4 2 2 1

28 Koda St Wongaling Beach Open: 10am - 10:45am ABSOLUTE BEACHFRONT “AZURE” 4 3 2 1

1 & 2 / 39 Reid Road Wongaling Beach Open: 10am - 10:45am TWO UNIT DUPLEX ACROSS FROM THE BEACH 4 2 3

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

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Bruce Highway Frontage 2/87 Herbert Street INGHAM

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• 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

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LOTS 32 & 125 MOUNT CUDMORE ROAD, BEMERSIDE • PANORAMIC VIEWS HINCHINBROOK CHANNEL, HALIFAX BAY AND CANE LANDS • Lowset 2 bedroom home + relatives retreat • Relatives retreat on entry side – could be an office • Open plan living area with kitchen • Dual entry main bathroom • Air conditioning in kitchen, living area and bedrooms • Relatives retreat includes bedroom, kitchenette, living area, walk in robe & extra bathroom • Carport at side plus 2 bay shed nearby home • Views to Hinchinbrook Island • Absolute beachfront block ! • Zoned - General residential • Water from rainwater tank, bore & dam • 708 available Square Metres • Power & town& water • Power to property & connected to house shed run past block • Access to Seymour River which flows into Hinchinbrook Channel • Freehold tenure • Ideal spot for a beach home ! • 220.019 ha (approximately) over 2 freehold titles

Friday, 13th December, 2019 at 12 Noon 34 The Esplanade, (Cassadys) Forrest Beach

TO BE HELD AT FELIX REITANO’S AUCTION ROOM AT

TO BE AUCTIONED AT FELIX REITANO’S AUCTION ROOM 109 CARTWRIGHT STREET, INGHAM AT 109 CARTWRIGHT STREET, INGHAM Further & Photos :- reitano.com.au ID 2112371 ONDetails FRIDAY, 3 DECEMBER 2021 AT 12 NOON

Expressions of Interest/Lease Proposals to be submitted to mark@inghamrealestate.com.au ALL YOU COULD WANT

LIFESTYLE BLOCK WITH CREEK

NOW $305,000 NEG.

Land Area 1191 sqm

This very versatile property offers so much and more. The home has three bedrooms with the master having an ensuite. Kitchen/dining combined, a separate loungeroom, fans, air conditioning and security screens. Down three steps is the shower, toilet and laundry/utility area, out from this area is an enclosed rumpus/entertainment area, this area then leads out to the double carport which in turn leads to the covered outdoor BBQ area complete with indoor clothesline, handy for those rainy days. Another smaller outdoor covered area also.There are two colorbond lockable sheds to complete the package. The entire property is well appointed in every aspect, an inspection will impress.

$305,000 neg.

#List 1370

http://aarealty.net/property/1370/

Land Area 4.88 ha = 12.05 acres • Flat land in private setting • Creek on property • 4.2km from Mena Creek • 2 x 20ft storage containers

$220,000 - List #1432 http://aarealty.net/property/1432/

Call Fran on 0401 191 258

PICTURE PERFECT FAMILY HOME

Land Area 1012 sqm

Call Kylie on 0428 944 563

BEAUTIFUL BEACHFRONT ON YOUR DOORSTEP!

Land Area 854 sqm

• Air conditioned throughout • Covered secure front patio • Renovated and ready to move in • Fully Fenced This recently listed East Innisfail property has the appearance of a gorgeous cottage, with all the features of a very comfortable family home. The gently sloping block has loads of area for children and pets to play, and room for a shed if needed. Arrange a viewing today, as photos don’t do it justice.

• Spacious beachfront home • Sprawling lawns down to the beach • Inground salt-water pool • Kitchen with a view! • 2 Car garage Properties with direct uninterrupted access to the beach do not come up very often. With a few modernising touches to this already very comfortable house, it will feel like a holiday destination every time you come home. If you and your family are beach lovers, don’t go past this rare opportunity to own this spacious family home on the water.

Call Louise on 0448 751 963

$315,000 List #1429 ttps://aarealty.net/property/1429/

$625,000 - List #1428 https://aarealty.net/property/1428/

FIRST HOME OR RENOVATOR – READY TO MOVE IN

Land Area 1012 sqm

• 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.

$145,000 - List #1365 https://aarealty.net/property/1365/

Call Kylie on 0428 944 563

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SITUATIONS VACANT

2021 INGHAM MARAKA FESTIVAL COMMITTEE WOULD LIKE TO THANK THE FOLLOWING GENEROUS SPONSORS OF THE 2021 FESTIVAL:

Hinchinbrook Shire Council, Wilmar Sugar, NQIB, Townsville Lime & Gypsum, Ergon Energy, BakeHouse on Central, Royal Hotel Carey Group, Ingham Family Medical Practice, Ingham Manufacturers, Mighty Helpful Mitre 10, Tropical Vet Services, and Ray White Real Estate Ingham.

Positions have been made available within our company:

A RT I C U L AT E D T R AC TO R O P E R ATO R S

Ann Vardanega, Felix Reitano Furniture and Real Estate, House of Harvey, i Love, Lou Lou Scentsy/ Intimo, McDonald’s Ingham, Sadleirs Terry White Chemmart, Tropixx Motel and Restaurant, and the Wet Tropic Times.

For Laser Levelling, Discing and other Farming For Broad Acre Work in Weipa. LandDiscing Prep work. Approximately 5-weekan Contract. Trimble Ag GPS knowledge advantage Above Award Wage and Conditions. Experience Preferred

BP Halifax, Rachel Cauchi Optometrists, Devietti Motors/Ingham Mazda, Good Year Auto Care Ingham, NQ Employment, and Studio 54 Hair Design. Ashlee Barnes, Barnes Sewing Centre, Blanco’s Quality Meats, Bossi Boots, Canegrowers Mitre 10, Cellarbrations Ingham, Chiesa & Sons Butchery, Coles Ingham Supermarket, Damo’s Workwear, Fascinator By Kim Louise, Galipo’s Midtown Meats, Gemma Di Bella, Guardian Pharmacy, Guido’s Panel & Paint, Harvey Norman Ingham, Heaven Scent Flowers & Gifts, Hinchinbrook Dental Group, Ingham Kentucky Chicken, Ingham Post Office, Ingham Toyworld, Ingham Underagers, Ingham WholeLife Pharmacy & Health Foods, Jk’s Deli, Johnny’s Fish Bar, Julie’s Pasta Shop, Justine’s Hair Design, La Dah Hair & Beauty, La Monro Hair, Lashes by Emma, Lisa Maree, Lou’s Food Emporium, Majestic Café, Mardi Gras Local Performers, NewsExtra Ingham, Repco Ingham, Snippers Boutique for Hair, Station Hotel, Stokes & Company, Subway Ingham, The Paper Shop, and Tweak Fitness.

Thank you to all the Sponsors once again for helping to make the 2021 Maraka Festival a “Happy Gathering”!

Positions require a current drivers licence. Apply if committed to safety and keen to perform this type of work. For more information contact:

CHRIS 0409 580 586

or visit: www.camilleriearthmoving.com.au to submit an application.

WA N T E D : Rental in innisfail

Quiet, mature age female, n/s; n/d; no pets; is seeking a clean, well maintained unfurnished 2/3 BR unit / duplex / or house with a lockable garage reasonably close to town. (e.g. East Innisfail, Mourilyan Road, etc). Rent to $280 per week. References available. Please Phone 0499 796 470.

FUNERAL DIRECTORS

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Ride-On Mowers Any Condition

Instant Pickup – Cash Paid

0408 465 162

GARAGE SALE GARAGE SALE Members of the Australian Funeral Directors Assoc. Funeral Home – Chapel & Crematorium Bronze Plaques – Funeral Bonds 18 Scullen Avenue Innisfail (07) 4061 6806 66 Butler Street, Tully (07) 4068 1188

Servicing the Cassowary Coast for Three Generations

SATURDAY, 6th Nov 7am – 2pm

28 Campbell St TULLY

INGHAM RAINTREE COMMUNITY MARKETS

Looking for a local job? Rotary Park opposite Police Station This SUNDAY SUNDAY,, November 7, 7 am to 12 noon Supports Ingham Palliative Care

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SALES REPRESENTATIVE - INNISFAIL –

Lindsay Rural is currently hiring for an experienced Sales Representative at our Innisfail store. For more information or to apply please contact: James Rogers on email: people@lindsayaustralia.com.au

ACCOMMODATION VILLA MARINE APARTMENTS

Fully self contained, Yorkeys Knob Cairns Pet Friendly 2 persons 1 night $109.00 2 person 2 nights $198.00 Phone: 4055 7158

ANNUAL GENERAL MEETINGS

TULLY RUGBY LEAGUE INC. AGM MEETING

6.30 pm, TUESDAY, November 16, 2021 Tully Grandstand Meeting Room

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Churches of Christ Care Rockingham Home Aged Care Service, 9am Fri, 3rd Fri of month, 40 Jamieson St, Cardwell Cardwell Baptist Church,

Baptist Family Centre Innisfail,

11am, Sun, Bruce Highway, Cardwell

9:30am, Sun, 12 Tierney St, Innisfail Estate

Sugar Reef Baptist Church,

Tully Baptist Church, 10am, Sun, 6 Plumb Street, Tully

Life Church, 10am, Sun, 28-32 Townsville Road, Ingham Youth Times are from 6:30pm-8:30pm

Baptist Churches

6:30pm, Sun, Ladies Church

9:30am, S, “The Knightclub” 38 Herbert St, Ingham Baptist Independent, 11am, Sun, 77 Halifax Rd, Ingham

Non-denominational

Empower Church Innisfail, 10am, Sun, 191-193 Mourilyan Rd, South Innisfail

DOWN:

35 Dog

27 Christmas

9 Greek letter

25 On the other side

34 Ball

22 Eight sided

8 Wireless

20 Bring to full development

Tully Family Church, 9am, Sun, 2 Watkins St, Tully Cardwell AOG, 9:30am Sun, Shire Hall, Cardwell Mission Beach Family Church, 6pm, Sun, Unit 3, 2-4 Stephens Street, Mission Beach

32 After all others

17 Greedy

AOG / ACC / Churhes Of Christ

5 Acclaim

16 Chicken coop

Church times across the region

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14 Send out

2 Apartment

12 Small spot

ACROSS:

11 Form into one

No. 12961 AND CLUES

10 Lounge

36 Move at a jogging pace 37 Unit of heredity 38 Singer 39 Mythological sorceress 40 Clarinet’s vibrating part

1 Brownish-grey colour

19 University qualification

2 Steal

21 Account of interesting incident

3 People keeping watch 4 Wall coverings 5 Small case for needles

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,

23 Educational institution 24 Snakes

6 Musical composition

26 Wild dog

7 Concern

30 Detested

29 Absolute

12 Spiritual leader

31 Dart

13 Call for more

33 Tract

Ingham, 10am, Sun 16 Herbert St, Ingham Halifax, 8am, Sun 12 Anderssen St, Halifax Blue Haven Lodge, Ingham, 11am (2nd & 4th Tues)

Seventh Day Adventist

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

Innisfail, 10:30am, Sat ,Bible Study, 11am, Sat, 114 Lawrence Road, Bamboo Creek

18 God of fire and metal-working

Ingham District Uniting Churches:

Kurrimine Beach, 3pm, 1st Sun of month, Kurrimine Beach Chapel (beside the motel), 5/9 Hawthorne Dr, Kurrimine Beach,

Seventh Day Adventist

15 Informal note (coll)

Tully Tongan Uniting, 5pm, Sun, 6a Mcquillan st, Tully,

Lutheran

St Marks Lutheran Church, 9am, Sun, 34 Townsville Road, Ingham

Anglican Churches

HARD

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CROSSWORD SOLUTION No. 12960 S T M O U S S L T E A G I L E R A P I E L T R S A F E U S E R S P L A C P A S T A P E R O S E A R A N E

C O R P A K A R A M P Y L L O R I P D B A T R O S K P E I A I D O T N O N S K L E

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SUDOKU SOLUTIONS No. 221

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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INSTALLING AND CLEANING

Registered Acupuncturist AIRCONDITIONING

Private Health Fund Rebates Traditional & Laser Acupuncture Cupping Therapy Holistic Treatments, Healing & Pain Relief

Tully: Tuesday and Saturday Innisfail: Wednesday and Friday

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Cabinetmaker ANDREW PURKISS 0410577944

0419 711 946 1 Watkins Street, Tully Office: 4068 8099 Tuesday 8am - 12pm Thursday 9am - 6pm

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CHIROPRACTORS

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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

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Mundoo State School celebrates 126th anniversary MARIA GIRGENTI PERFECT weather prevailed and former students and staff recently gathered for a huge day at Mundoo State School to celebrate the school’s 126th anniversary on October 23. Fifty people attended the casual Meet and Greet dinner at Currajah Hotel the night before the official celebrations, where past students had the opportunity to mingle and reconnect.

and viewing of those items. Classrooms were open for viewing and commemorative merchandise, such as a year and cookbooks, hats, spoons, stubby coolers, 100th anniversary book and postcards were on sale. Principal Kristina Haigh officially welcomed everyone and spoke about the school’s humble beginnings and rich history.

Speeches were made by Member for Hill Shane Knuth, Cassowary Coast Regional Council Mayor Mark Nolan, Councillor Nicholas Pervan, and P & C President Les Moule. Guests enjoyed morning tea whilst decade photos of students and staff who attended from the 1930s - 2000s took place. The time capsule, buried in 1995, was

Official celebrations held the school included a photo, memorabilia and historical display, opening of the time capsule buried at the 100th anniversary,

raised by Life Members Les and Yvonne Moule and its contents were revealed, which were in surprisingly pristine condition and included newspapers, students’ work/drawings, photos, letters, 75th anniversary book, school shirts, a floppy disc, a medal, and a teaspoon. The oldest students, Richard Hatfield, aged ninety-four and Rene Sceresini, aged ninety-two, and the youngest student, Jake, cut the special anniversary cake. The school and centenary steering committee were congratulated and received positive feedback about the success of the celebrations. Former students who attended commented on how great it was to catch up with classmates and friends that they had not seen for 40 or more years. These celebrations aligned with the annual school fete held from 4.00pm, which was an enormous success.

Yvonne Smith (1959) and her sisters Cheryl Higgins (1962) and Diane Riordan (1969 – 1970).

Mundoo State School past and present staff and students.

Mundoo State School’s oldest students, Rene Sceresini, (1935 – 1945), aged 92 and Richard Hatfield, aged 94 (1936) cut the anniversary cake, with the help of Prep student Jake.

Mundoo State School students from the 1960s.

Mundoo State School P&C Association Honorary Life Members Yvonne and Les Moule raised the time capsule made by South Johnstone Mill and buried in 1995.

Mundoo State School students from the 1930s - 1950s.

The fete included a variety of rides, which included a horizontal bungee, MEGA slide, bubble soccer giant jumping castle, tractor and horse rides, as well as a cent sale, entertainment, pig on the spit, bar, craft stalls, and a cent sale.

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Pig Hunt goes off with a bang – Bob Katter, Kennedy MP. WELL done to all who competed in the Cassowary Coast Regional Hunters Association Pig Hunt on the weekend. Brenden Graham (pictured in the

maroon singlet) stole the show, coming away with four of the seven prizes. The Marine Hotel in Cardwell hosted the Awards Ceremony.

More rural renal services for North Queensland

INFRASTRUCTURE upgrades at Ingham and Charters Towers Hospitals will deliver eight renal chairs to bring care closer to home for patients receiving haemodialysis for renal failure and kidney disease. Minister for Health and Ambulance Services Yvette D'Ath said Hutchinson Builders would begin construction on two satellite renal dialysis units at each facility this month (1 November and 8 November). The new chairs are being funded through a $4 million injection of funds from the Queensland Government’s Rural and Regional Renal Program. Minister D’Ath advised that the start of these works signalled a new era in healthcare for the Ingham and Charters Towers’ residents who have been travelling to Townsville to receive haemodialysis. ‘‘Patients in Charters Towers and Ingham currently

travel up to an hour and a half for a four to five-hour treatment session at Townsville University Hospital,” she said. ‘‘These brand-new, four-chair units will relieve the pressure of disruptive travel on patients living with renal failure and kidney disease and their families.” Minister D’Ath said establishing these units in rural communities would further the Queensland Government’s commitment to Closing the Gap. ‘‘Today’s announcement strengthens our commitment to Closing the Gap in health outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander patients who make up a disproportionately large number of patients who require haemodialysis.” Townsville Hospital and Health Service Chief Executive Kieran Keyes said renal failure was a

complex chronic disease to treat and the level of care required was determined by the damage to the kidneys. “Some patients may require care that can only be delivered at a tertiary-level facility like Townsville University Hospital but for others, their care will be provided locally.” Mr Keyes said the units would be completed and operational in the first half of 2022. ‘‘Being able to access renal dialysis locally is an important milestone for Ingham and Charters Towers,’’ Mr Keyes advised. ‘‘As with any service, it is about more than just bricks and mortar, so recruitment is underway for specialist renal nurses at both health services to ensure the care delivered is safe.’’

FNQ-built farm productivity platform for Tully Johnstone region growers SUGARCANE farmers from the Tully Johnstone growing region will benefit from a new data and farm productivity platform, which has been built specifically for the Queensland sugar and horticultural industries. The LAND HUB Project is being rolled out by the Tully Johnstone Water Quality Program, funded by the partnership between the Australian Government’s Reef Trust and the Great Barrier Reef Foundation. The project is aimed at improving the quality of water flowing from the Tully Johnstone catchment by reducing the amount of dissolved inorganic nitrogen entering the Reef’s waters.

The LAND HUB platform was built by Ingham-based company LiquaForce in an effort to make it easier for growers to access and store their farm data, improve their management decisions around inputs and farm productivity, clearly calculate what nutrients should be applied to the crop, and record production outputs. Cameron Liddle from LAND HUB said the Project funding covers professional agronomic support, aerial surveying, soil testing, data mapping, nutrient management plans, and straight forward access to information needed to support solid farming decisions for productivity improvements.

“Importantly, LAND is a tool that meets all regulatory requirements for Farm Nutrient Management Plans and actually builds the Plan for you based on the Six Easy Steps, or your industry BMP that is tailored to your region, your farm, your paddock, and your soil,” Mr Liddle said. “We are really excited to make this management platform available to growers in the Tully Johnstone catchment region and track the benefits of utilising LAND HUB through this project,” he advised. “LAND HUB was built off the back off a core belief that sustainable coastal farming is absolutely possible with the

right tools in the hands of growers, and we are confident this platform will continue to support their efforts to help reach targets set out by the Reef 2050 Water Quality Improvement Plan.” The LAND HUB Project will be run over 2.5-years and is open to up to 10 sugarcane producers in the Tully Johnstone catchment. Participants will be provided with full EM mapping services and will also have access to Variable Rate Applicators at discounted rates. Growers interested in taking part in the Project are encouraged to visit landhub. com.au or contact Maurice Shephard (LAND HUB/LiquaForce, Tully) on 0457 924 762, or Leanne Carr (Wet Tropics Sugar Industry Partnership) on 0490 077 176.

Sugar Mill Crushing Statistics

Wilmar Sugar Herbert region mills Week 20 ending October 30, 2021 This week

Tully Sugar Limited

South Johnstone Mill

Week 20 ending October 29, 2021

Week 19 ending October 31, 2021

Season to date

This week

Season to date

Cane crushed

198,668

3,214,349

Tonnes Cane crushed

120,956

1,964,702

Tonnes Cane crushed

66,641

1,027,387

District CCS

13.00

12.72

District CCS

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12.67

District CCS

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11.54

3.89M

Crop forecast

Still to crush:

2.55M

Crop forecast

535,298

Percentage crushed

80.5%

1.275M

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Bowls News

Innisfail Men’s Bowls LAST Thursday’s social bowls’ winners were the team of Alf Strano, Terry Curran, and Greg Steve, after two convincing wins of triples. Visitors are most welcome, with names to be in by 12.30pm please, with the card called at 1.00pm and play to commence by 1.15pm. The Thursday jackpot currently stands at $500. Pam and Graeme Anderson played off in the Consistency Singles, which ended with Pam claiming bragging rights. In Mixed Pairs, the team of Pam Anderson and Snow Clark defeated David Irwin and Dell Steve. A reminder for members to please keep December 12 as a date claimer for the Club’s Christmas party and goose club. All club competition games need to be finalised by the end of November.

Babinda Bowls Club Ingham Bowls:The winning team of the John Glenwright Memorial Trophy (left to right) John Holmes, Maria Spano, and Ren Cantatore.

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OCTOBER 28 – Barefoot Bowls

R. Celotto, J. Fenoglio, A Di Bella, 1 win -8.

John McCarthy, Diane Tomba, Danny Chappell, and John Lone lost to Jan McCarthy, Chris Johnson, Rodney Fascetti, and Bob Bell, 8 – 13. Sam Puglisi, Ricky John, Robyn Fascetti, and Trevor Pallanza defeated Louie Tomba, Anita Norton, Jan Johnson, and Maria Moore, 11 – 5. Dion Hayes, Donna Gosney, Denise Martin, and John Piotto defeated Natalie Ward, Pam Johnson, Audrey Scott, and Luisa Di Bella, 14 – 7. Marion Martin, Tom Newsam, Roger Celotto, and Alf Di Bella defeated Steven Martin, Trisha Camazuli, Ann Barron, and Stan Cotton, 13 – 8.

M. Bube, J. Di Bella, C. Johnson, 1 win +10.

B. Bell, L. Mahon E. Piotto, 1 win +4. M. Moore, J. Craven, T. Koop, 2 losses -7. B. Eddleston, P. Ryan, G. Torrisi 1 draw, 1 win +1. D. Piotto, L. Di Bella, J. Piotto, 1 win +2. S. Di Bella, A. Torielli, A. Cole, 1 win -1. G. Brierley, G. Cockrell, R. Basaglia, 2 losses -11. A. Barron, J. Eddleston, S. Richards, 1 draw 1 win +6.

THE winners of Thursday’s Social bowls were Darryl Jensen, Bill Price, and Ron Omodei. The runners-up were Peter Zanoletti, Les Maxwell, and Joe Vella. Please have your names in by 12.30pm for a 1.00pm start this Thursday. The 5-a-Side Medley Bowls Day will be held on Sunday, November 7. We still require a couple of teams to enable this novelty event to take place. Three men and two ladies make up a team, playing singles, pairs, threes, and fours. Single nominations would also be helpful to make up a side!

Tully Bowls Club WEDNESDAY, October 27

Ten players began playing at 6pm. Robyn Brunello / Pam Staier (9) -vJoanne Townsend / Joan Mercer (13). Rod Bradley / Pauline Edwards / Bev Harrop (13) -v- Ray Downing / Val

Friday, November 5, 2021 Bradley / Rita Hodson (9). Sunday, October 31 It was great to have twenty-six Bowlers support past member’s Joe Quagliata Memorial Day, which was sponsored by Mary Quagliata and family. Team 1: Gavin Buick / Val Zamora / Judy Hood (7) -v- Team 2: Michael Knight / Ken Cowan (8). Team 3: Ray Downing / Joan Mercer (9) -v- Team 4: Bev Achilles / Ray Wicks (8). Team 5: Rod Bradley / Gordon Williams / Rita Hudson (10) -v- Team 6: John Brown / Pauline Edwards / Betty Cochrane (9). Team 7: Leno Ceccato / Rod Tennant / Avis Ray (4) -v- Team 8: Peter Smith / Joanne Townsend / Wendy Nevin (8.) Team 9: Robyn Brunello / Toni Buick / Ron Senini (4) -v- Team 10: Mary Bacic / Adrain Woollard / Val Bradley (11). After Smoko: Team 1 (6) -v- Team 3 (8). Team 2 (10) -v- Team 4 (11). Team 9 (6) -v- Team 6 (9). Team 8 (8) -v- Team 5 (6). Team 7 (10) -v- Team 10 (6). Congratulations to the winning team, which was Team 8 comprised of Peter Smith, Joanne Townsend, and Wendy Niven. Mary and her daughter Sarina presented the winning team with their Meat Trays. The Runner-up Team was Ray Downing and Joan Mercer, who received a free drink. The Club thanked Mary and Sarina for such a great day in memory of Joe, who was a much loved and respected member of our Club. We still talk about his quirky little sayings while playing bowls, and it was always a joy to play with him! Our Club is preparing for the Men’s Classic on November 20-21. The Ladies’ Xmas party will be held on November 23, and the Macknade Xmas Party on November 25. Please put your name on the flyer if you wish to attend. Our Club is available to hire for your self-catered Xmas functions. Please phone 0427669094 to make a booking.

October 29 – Men’s Pairs Terry George and Stan Richards were the winners of the men’s pairs played on October 29, defeating Jeff Crossman and Andrew Cole, 21 – 9. John Holmes, Allen Torielli, and Ren Cantatore defeated Bob Bell, Mario Marbelli, and Rico Basaglia, 23 – 15. John Eddleston and Stan Cotton defeated Gary Brierley and Ian Muldowney, 20 – 16. Pat Ryan and Peter Herman defeated Kevin Walker and Tony Koop, 21 – 15. October 31 – John Memorial Triples Trophy

Glenwright

On Sunday, October 31, bowlers competed in the John Glenwright Memorial Triples Trophy, with thirty players taking to the green to play two games of 12 ends. Congratulations to the winning team of Maria Spano, John Holmes, and Ren Cantatore winners of the Glenwright Trophy for 2021. Results: M. Spano, J. Holmes, R. Cantatore, 2

Tully Bowls: Sabrina Hughes, Joanne Townsend, Wendy Niven, Mary Quagliata, and Peter Smith, after the presentation.

Friday, November 5, 2021

Golf News Innisfail Golf Club LAST week’s great weather has seen the course dry out a bit, so it is playing a bit shorter for all players. A special thank you to the grounds crew for their continued efforts to keep the course looking immaculate. If there are any members who can lend a hand on Thursdays, please let Andrew Rose know. The committee has purchased new drinks’ cooler bags, which have gone missing. Due to the disappearance of the old cooler bags, players need to pay a deposit of $20 when required. A refund will be issued to members or social players when the cooler bag is handed back to the bar, clean and empty. The Club’s AGM will be held on the morning of Saturday, November 27 and nomination forms for committee positions will be available shortly. The presentation night will take place on the same day and Ian ‘Doonga’ Rule and Vince Cutero will be our musical entertainment for the night. The presentation night is for juniors and seniors with more details to follow. Last week’s IGC Rules & Etiquette Quiz/Answer During the Hoad Business Development Stroke, Bryce plays a ball out of a tough line and hits his ball again on the follow through. What is the ruling? A - The double hit counts as one shot and there is no penalty. B - The double hit counts as two shots and there is no additional penalty. C - The double hit counts as one shot, and Bryce receives an additional oneshot penalty. Answer - A. As per Rule 10.1a, if a player’s club accidentally strikes the ball more than once, there has been only one stroke and there is no penalty. This week’s Quiz Millsy’s ball is found in the rough by Glenno two minutes and fifty seconds after he began searching for the ball. It

Addi Butorac won the Friday Sporters competition on October 22.

SPORT takes Millsy 30 seconds to get to his ball and identify it. As Millsy’s ball was identified after the three-minute search time had finished, the ball is considered lost. True or False? Wednesday All Sporters – 9-hole competition – October 20 1st: Craig Alman 21pts 2nd: Luke Peters 20pts 3rd: John Slater 19pts NTP: Craig Alman Friday Sporters 9-hole competition – October 22 1st: Addi Butorac 21pts 2nd: John Slater 19pts 3rd: Allan Gould 18pts c/b NTP – Ned Jacobsen Saturday’s 18-hole competition – Hoad Business Developments Stroke – October 23 Forty players competed in Bryce’s sponsored event. It was great to see visitors from Cairns and Gordonvale on the timesheet. The morning groups put together great scores, with John Abbott posting 68 Nett and Marc Di Carlo one shot back. It was another tough battle between the old boys, with Vaughan Smith and John Lombardi fighting it out down the stretch. Both players finished on 68 Nett with Lombardi getting the win on the count back. Results 1st: John Lombardi 68 Nett c/b 2nd: Vaughan Smith 68 Nett c/b 3rd: John Abbott 68 Nett Innisfail junior golfers travelled to Ravenshoe Millstream Country Club for the final round of the FNQ Junior Golf season on Sunday, October 23. They performed exceptionally and returned home with prizes, plus Golfer of the Year titles. Thanks for all the work done by our junior coordinators, food co-ordinators, walkers, parents, and grandparents.

Keean Greven won the award for FNQ Junior Golfer of the Year - 9 Holes Modified.

The juniors have performed so well all year long and it was great to see so many in the winners’ circles all year. Ravenshoe Results 6 Holes Modified Brennan Coffey - Gross Winner 9 Holes Modified Keean Greven - Gross Winner Finn Jensen - Nett Winner 9 Holes Novice Regina Gattera - Girls Gross Winner Declan Coffey - Boys Gross Winner Aaron Gattera - Boys Nett Winner FNQ Junior Golfer of the Year 6 Holes Modified Brennan Coffey - Gross Winner 9 Holes Modified Keean Greven - Gross Winner Keean Greven - Overall Gross and Nett Winner Sam Costello - Nett Winner

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9 Holes Novice Regina Gattera - Girls Nett Winner Junior Golf Qld District Points Challenge 9 Holes Novice Regina Gattera - Girls Winner Aaron Gattera - Boys Runner Up Please check out Innisfail Golf Club Facebook page to keep up with golf around the region. Upcoming Events Wednesday All Sporters competition - from 12.00pm, groups of 4 permitted. Friday Sporters competition - from 12.00pm and 2.00pm, groups of 4 permitted - online bookings. FNQ Pennants Round - November 14. AGM and Presentation Night November 27. Survivor Golf Series – December 4 – 5.

Innisfail junior golfers and seven players picked up awards at the final round of the FNQ Junior Golf season in Ravenshoe.

Innisfail Golf Club pennants’ teams.

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Golf News

Tully Golf GOLF Results for October 30, 2021 Fast fairways and clear skies greeted players on Saturday, who played for prizes donated by Ted and Marie Davis. Taking home first place was Maurie Smith, with 41 points helped by an eagle 2 on the par 4 18th. The second place went to Kevin Edwards on 38 points, followed by three players on 35 points, with Kevin Pease and John Pender being placed on count backs. NTPS 2/11 Ladies’ Betty Favier and the Men’s Mick Harris, with 7/16 won by Jim Boston. Thanks to Ted and Marie for their ongoing support. Next Saturday will see the last Hotel Tully Monthly Medal of the year being played. Thursday's afternoon Sporters 9-hole comp went to Rob Milini, with Sally Smith winning the 6-hole. Rundowns went to Brice Henry and Don Sanderson, with Rob Milini also taking out the putting comp. NTPS 1/10 Steve Wells; 2/11 Michael Andersen; 5/14 & 9/18 A-Grade Jim Boston; 7/16 Mike Kennedy; 9/18 B-Grade Brice Henry; and C-Grade Steve Wells. Please do not forget this Tuesdays Melbourne Cup golf starting at 8.30am for a 9.00am tee off.

El Arish Golf WE had success with three competitions again last week, even in this ‘trying heat’ – but lots of run is a plus! Last Tuesday’s competition on October 26 was very generously sponsored by Rhonda Bliss, with Dot Corrin coming in the winner on 36, followed by Fran Lomas on 35. Rhonda also sponsored most of the Pin shots apart from #9/18, which Wayne Bolton sponsor on a Tuesday, so Rhonda was allowed to retain her win on that hole! Jim Boston took the Approach Shot on #1/10 plus NTP Men’s on #2/11; Frank Tomasino #3/12 plus #6/15; Colleen Ingold took the Ladies’ on #5/14; Bill Tofler took the Approach shot on #7/16. Thursday Sporters on October 28 was sponsored by Coastal Marine & Outdoors and a 1st 9 Stableford

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QRL History Committee

IT is always interesting to look at old footy photos. They provide a snapshot of history and tell us so much about how things were. Take 1961 for instance, 60 years ago, when just about every town in Queensland and NSW had their own rugby league competition, and rep games included district or region wide competitions, like the Foley Shield or Bulimba Cup. The year 1961 has some historical significance in rugby league, as it was the last year when Qld either won or drew a series against NSW until 1982, when the first full origin series started, and it was also the first year that a rugby league game was televised in Australia and the UK. Full coverage of the game did not occur until later in the decade but the first steps to this certainly started in 1961. One piece of trivia, which may have been lost in time, was that in the UK,

SPORT was played. The winner was Wayne Kimberley 22, the runner-up on a countback was Marie Pavan, to Maureen Gossip, both on 21. To keep it in the family, the least Putts taken by Mike Gossip, with 11. NTP winners were #2 – Jamie Smith; #3, #7, and #8 Jake Perkins; with Mattie Smith #4. Our appreciation to Coastal Marine & Outdoor for their sponsorship. Saturday, October 30, was sponsored by Island Coast Motors, and it was with pleasure our sponsor, Brian Ernest, joined us to play a Stableford event. The Men’s winner was Jamie Smith on 41, with Troy Kopp the runner-up on 38. The Ladies’ winner, on a great score of 44, was Hipas Donald, with Liz Marland the runner-up on a countback with 37. It was certainly Jamie’s day, as he also took out NTP Men’s #2/11 and the All-In on #4/13, with Liz Marland taking the Ladies’ on #5/14. All winners personally thanked Brian for his sponsorship. This Saturday, November 6, is our last deciding Monthly Medal for the 2021 season, with the P.O.Y. playoff scheduled for Saturday, December 4. Where has this year gone?

Ingham Golf COMING Events The Social will be held this Friday, November 5. Please invite your friends to come along from 4pm to enjoy the refreshments and fun. The A-Grade Stroke Pennants will be held on November 13 and 14. The Christmas Party for the Thursday Competition will be held on Thursday, November 25. The Mick Poggioli Ingham Corona Cup will be held on Saturday, November 27. The Ingham Golf Club’s Annual General Meeting will be held on Sunday, December 5, commencing at 10am. We hope as many members as possible attend both this and the Presentation Night. The Golf Club’s Presentation Night has been set for Friday, December 10, commencing at 6pm. The cost of presentation night is $30 per person. Please pay in advance. You can pay at the clubhouse on competition days or by direct debit to the Ingham Golf Club’s account (BSB 084 629, Account No. 170425589). Results: Twenty-three players competed in the Tropical Vets stableford event in Tully on Tuesday. It was the President versus Captain event.

the first TV coverage of a rugby league game was the decision of a Controller at TV station BBC 2, whose name was David Attenborough! Back then, the process of selecting the Qld side, who drew the interstate series with NSW 2-2, involved a series of selection matches. One of these was a match between Queensland Country and South Queensland. The Qld Country team was selected from the North, North West, Central Qld, and Wide Bay leagues, whilst South Qld was selected from the Bulimba Cup sides, Toowoomba, Ipswich, and Brisbane. The 1961 Qld Country team was full of current or future Queensland and Australian players and shows just how strong country rugby league was back in those days. No less than five of the squad had, or would, play for Queensland and Australia, and two more also played for Queensland. The current or future Queensland and Australian players were Angelo Crema (left, back row, from Tully), Elton Rasmussen (2nd from right, middle row, from Mackay), and virtually the whole front row left to right with Alan Gil (2nd from left, front row, from Cairns), Jimmy Paterson (Innisfail), Bob Banks (Captain, from Cairns), while Ron Tait

Friday, November 5, 2021 The Captain’s team triumphed with 336 points over the President’s team’s total of 311. Steve Moore of Ingham won the men’s competition with 35 points. Another Ingham player, Bob Lloyd, was runner-up with 32 points. A Pin shot was won by Steve Moore. Deb Giles from Ingham was top of the run-down with 34 points. Deb Giles also won a Ladies’ pin shot. Each player in the captain’s team received a ball. The next game is a single stableford in Ingham on November 9. Please be there by 8.30am, for a 9.00am start. Please keep in mind that the breakup day is in Ingham on Tuesday, November 30. The Tropical Vets Annual General Meeting will also be held on this day. The AGM will be followed by a 9-hole, 2-ball Ambrose. Lunch will be served, followed by the presentation of trophies. Please indicate your attendance for catering purposes. On Wednesday, eight ladies competed in the Brooch Final. This was a stroke event. Julie Reed triumphed with a net of 70. Cheryl Lloyd was second with a nett of 73. Pin shots were won by Lee Irvine and Sue Cameron. Next week is a Par competition. A reminder that the Christmas break-up lunch and AGM will be held on Wednesday, December 1. Lunch is at the Hinchinbrook Hotel, and the ladies will adjourn to the clubhouse for the Ladies’ AGM. On Thursday, the 14-hole competition welcomed eighteen players. The winner on the day was Mick Fluerty with 59 nett. Brian Scanlon came a close second with 60 nett, and run-down prize-winners included Darryl King, 60 ½, and Peter Clark and Damian DiBella with 61 ½ nett each. On Saturday, the single Stableford event fielded 16 players. Colin Noble emerged the winner with 41 points. Les Rolling also with 41 points was runner-up. Steven Marbelli and Sam Scuderi took the run-down prizes with 40 points and 38 points, respectively. Sunday’s Hinchinbrook Hotel October Monthly Medal welcomed thirty-seven competitors. The winner was Steven Marbelli with 67 nett. Todd Cockburn was runner-up with 69 nett. M. Smith and Jayden Swarbrick shared the run-down with 71 points. Pin shots were won by Carmelo DiBella and Elio DiBella. This weekend will see the final round of both the Players Championship on Saturday and the Pairs Championship (4-ball aggregate). Happy golfing!

(Innisfail) and Stan Williams (Cairns) also played for Queensland during their careers. Queensland Captain Bob Banks was nearing the end of his illustrious rugby league career that year, a career that started in 1950 with Sydney Easts. In 1951, he moved to Charters Towers and represented NQ before transferring to Toowoomba in 1952, from where he made both the Queensland and Australian sides. Bob also spent some years in

Cunnamulla and Rockhampton before moving to Cairns. By the time he retired, Bob had played 26 games for Queensland and 15 tests for Australia, all from the bush, and finished his career as Captain Coach of Tully in 1963. Today, he is the oldest Australian player and lives in retirement in the Newcastle region. This 1961 Queensland Country side reminds us of a golden era in the game.

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one with all the glory, then hand in your coaching credentials now, because you won’t get far.

Muriata WELL, with the NRL season over for 2021, and basically no one left to bag except the St George Illawarra Dragons (only joking), it will be time to start covering the local junior and senior cricket for the Cassowary Coast Region. But before I get into that, this seems to be the perfect time to pause at the halftime and have a look at the sport set-up of a coach. Now, you are probably sitting back with a cuppa (depending on the beverage), reading this article, and wondering “What could Shane possibly know about coaching?” Well, I would have you know, without pumping my tyres up, that I have a rather impressive track record, which more than qualifies me to talk about how a coach should go about their business in any sport. First things first. If you are thinking of getting into coaching, in any sport, at any age level, and if your goal is to win the flag or trophy so you can be number

Second, if you want to get your pretty little face in all of the newspapers to say how good you are going, then I have bad news for you, take a seat and let someone else do it. A coach is never about themselves, and they are never about winning. Surprised? This is not rocket science people. A coach is a person who has to put themselves out there for their players or participants in order to find out what their team is about. You must firstly have a goal that is a realistic shot, nothing too dramatic, which would only require a miracle to obtain, but something that is visible. Secondly, make sure you work hard, very hard. Not just at training and games, but in every aspect that has a chance to impact your chosen field. Train with the players, if not, just be alongside them in the trenches, because they will know you are there running with them, and not just trying to order them around. A player, who feels like their coach is in the wars with them, will do more for you than a player who has to listen to you like their least favourite uncle. And last, but not least, create a good environment. Don’t be too serious all the time. I see way too many coaches who try to be the next NRL and Olympic mentor by being all

FIVE Innisfail Thunder cricketers have gained selection in the Northern Country Open Women’s team and will play in the third Northern Representative Women’s Cricket weekend at Harrup Park, Mackay this weekend. Sharon Bradford, Amy Hunter, Karri Keen, Abby Toshach (Captain), and Chloe Riggs (No 12). This is Toshach’s third year competing in the representative team, the second year for Keen and Bradford, and the first time for Hunter and Riggs. The Northern Country Open Women’s team consists of players aged 15+ years from Bowen north.

Amy Hunter, recipient of the prestigious Jodie Fields Young Cricketer Development scholarship in 2021, and Toshach sometimes play in the Brisbane premier grade cricket competition. Earlier this year, Hunter competed in Queensland Cricket Under 17 Girls Female Championship at Caloundra and picked up the Player of the Carnival Award. Over two days, the Northern Country open women’s team will play two T20 games and one 35-over match against the Country Central open women’s team, which features cricketers from the Central Queensland, Mackay/Whitsunday, and Rockhampton regions. Players will be vying

for selection in the North Queensland Country team to compete against a South Queensland Country team in Toowoomba later this month, and then selection for the Queensland Country Women’s team.

A good team vibe creates good company, and even some laugher at your own expense will help the cause. And last but not least, make sure they have fun. We already live in a world that makes you get up every morning for work, to pay bills and put up with people who will never make your Xmas list, so bring yourself down and just have fun and a laugh. So, if you are out there now thinking of getting into the coaching scene, remember to make sure you love it for what it meant to you in the beginning, not for the trophy and what the newspapers will say. The first time I got to coach a serious Rugby League team was about twelve years ago, and the key was that I never got too serious. I still keep in contact with those players, not because we made the State School Final over 500 or so other schools in Queensland, but because I think they actually liked me. The greatest reward that all coaches can receive at the end of their time is that the players will like you for you, not because you were the coach. If you can achieve that, then you would have not just created a better athlete but helped create a better person.

Tier 3 - Jimmy Maher Cup Blue - Innisfail TAFE Oval Innisfail 69 (30) (Lachlan Vella 15 (16) Kobi Keen 10 (17)) defeated by Mulgrave 7/166 (30)

Cricket Far North - junior/senior results

(Patrick Carpenter 2/18 (5); Lachlan Vella 2 catches))

Tier 3 - Jimmy Maher Cup Blue - Borzi Park, Mareeba Saturday, October 30

Mulgrave won by 3 wickets Tier 2 - James Hopes Cup - Kim Carroll Sporting Fields, Tully

Tully/Mission Beach 129 (28.3)

Innisfail 4/197 (30)

(Austin Stuart 30 (31); Rohan McDavitt 19 (23))

(Giacomo De Faveri 32 (29); Brodie Masina 29 (18); Quinn Devaney 17 (19))

defeated

hard on their players, and then, when it comes time to try and get them over the line, no one is interested in listening anymore.

Five Innisfail Thunder women selected to play representative cricket MARIA GIRGENTI

1st Grade - 50 Over competition - Griffiths Park Cassowary Coast 177 (41.3) (Christo van Vuuren 60 (87); Usop Drahm 36 (33); Jasran Kalkat 12 (11)) defeated by Norths 7/287 (50) (Jasran Kalkat 2/23 (7); Luke McAvoy 1/37 (9); Ethan Darveniza 2/69 (10); Ranvir Singh Basra 3 catches)) Norths won by 110 runs 3rd Grade - 40 Over competition - Crathern Oval, Trinity Beach Sunday, October 31 Cassowary Coast 9/127 (31.3) (Jayden Giddins 43 (65); Matthew Smart 28 (37); Allan Kelley 20 (33)) defeated by

Mareeba 5/125 (30)

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Barron 5/132 (17.3)

(Tadgh McDavitt 2/21 (4); Kade Corby 1/8 (5) Jackson Lindsay 1 catch))

Tully 49 (Chaise Di Carlo 2/3 (2); Sam Costello 1/1 (2))

(Liam Conomo 2/2 (1); Austin Stuart 1/20(4); Matthew Smart 2 catches) Barron won by 5 wickets 5th Grade - 35 Over competition - Endeavour Park, Manunda Cassowary Coast 9/92 (35) (Davinder Kumar 21 (59; Justin Walker 17 (26)) defeated by United 8/139 (35) (Davinder Kumar 4/29 (6); Alan Candow 3/29(7)) United won by 47 runs Ladies - 30 Over competition Loder Oval, Atherton Cassowary Coast 146 (28.3) (Amy Hunter 59 (47); Charlize Liddle 28 (47); Karri Keen 22 (46)) defeated Mareeba Cricket Chicks 118 (25.4)

Archer and Addler Ingram played in the Innisfail Thunder Tier 2 junior cricket team, which defeated Tully in the second game of James Hopes Cup.

Innisfail Thunder cricketers Sharon Bradford, Abby Toshach, Karri Keen, and Amy Hunter gained selection in the Northern Country Open Women’s team and will play in Mackay this weekend. Absent: Chloe Riggs

(Karri Keen 3/14 (3.4); Amy Hunter 3/20 (6); Charlize Liddle 2/13 (4)) Cassowary Coast won by 28 runs

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Innisfail & District Netball finals & awards presentations MARIA GIRGENTI INNISFAIL and District Netball Association ended a successful season with their Grand Finals and awards’ presentation held recently at Bessie Spiller Courts. While this season has been difficult, with consistent wet weather, twenty-one teams participated in four divisions. The results were as follows: 12 & Under Winners: Good Counsel Primary Thunder Runners Up: Diamond Joeys Player of the Final: Shiloh Edwards Division 1 Winners: Mayhem Runners Up: Havago Hype Player of the Final: Paige Whatling Division 2 Winners: Assassins Runners Up: Hippie Jippies Player of the Final: Livinia Brauer Division 3 Winners: United Runners Up: Good Counsel College Crusaders Player of the Final: Kaitlin Onaindia Individual winners: The Suncorp Team Girls’ Award went to players who showed up at every game and training session, collaborated with their coach and teammates for the good of their team, and supported their peers. These players also displayed positive commitment, a willingness to learn/grow, and embodied the Team Girls’ spirit. The Suncorp Team Girls’ Awards Kaitlin Onaindia (GCC Crusaders) Sienna Di Carlo (GCP Thunder) Rose Jordan (GCP Lightning) Dylan Barba (Diamond Joeys) Lyla Sambo (Hot Shots) Each week, umpires award points to the top three players in each game for the Best and Fairest Player awards. These awards go to the player with the highest points and the most accumulated points total for the season. Best and Fairest Awards 12 & Under Junior Player of the Year: Tara Sambo (Hot Shots) and Lucy Moyle (Diamond Joeys) Division 1 Player of the Year: Kerry Black (Wannabees) Division 2 Player of the Year: Amy Farlow (Unteachables) Division 3 Player of the Year: Aaliyah Edwards (United) Major Awards The Annette Henrickson Memorial Trophy - Junior Encouragement Award: Ella Picini and Veronica McPherson The Bessie Spiller Memorial Trophy Junior Sportswoman of the Year: Kate Walker The Cheryl Bowie Memorial Trophy - Senior Sportswoman of the Year: Jazminn Moyle The Mayers Family 12 & Under Rising Star: Callista Masina The Annette Henrickson Memorial Shield - Umpires Award: Stella Berge The Amy Lawrence Junior Goaling

Average Award: Zali Walker Teresa Garnett, Simon Whatling, Michelle Hogan, Tess Wilson, Tylah Plumb, Tanya Pensini, Cherie Fapani, and Annette Lyons who umpired the finals, were thanked for their service. Currently, a mixed team netball competition is running on Tuesday nights, designed to be fun and social. IDNA will hold their AGM on Monday, December 6 and are always looking for more committee members to come onboard. For further information, please email: president.idna@gmail.com, call mobile: 0407 676 187, or visit the Innisfail & District Netball Facebook page.

Leisa Spinella and United - Division 3 Champions.

Dell Steve presented Callista Masina with the 12 & Under Rising Star Award.

Leisa Spinella and Mayhem - Division 1 Champions.

IDNA Life Member, Desley Winkleman, presented Stella Berge with the Umpires Award.

Tara Sambo and Lucy Moyle, joint winners of the 12 & Under Junior Player of the Year Award.

IDNA Life Member, Dell Steve, with Havago Hype - Division 1 Runners Up.

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Local athletes test their limits at the CrossFit Thunder Games MARIA GIRGENTI STORM Strength and Conditioning gym in Innisfail recently held their bi-annual CrossFit Thunder Games’ competition.

Innisfail fighter, Quinton Smith, sets his sights on first Muay Thai Pro adult state title MARIA GIRGENTI LOCAL Muay Thai fighter, Quinton Smith, will rumble on the main event at the Ignite the Fight 31 event this Saturday, November 6, at the Exhibition Building, Brisbane Showgrounds, where he will be gunning for his first professional adult title. Quinton ‘Da Hitman’ Smith from Athlete Muay Thai Innisfail is up against a tough opponent, Moroccan born Boum Lambarki, from The Fight Centre Brisbane, for the World MuayThai Council Pro 69kg State title belt. Over the last few years, eighteenyear-old prodigy, Smith from Innisfail has been on an absolute tear racking up wins, collecting belts, stepping it up against experienced adults, and finishing fights.

“They got out of their comfort zone, pushed themselves to the limit, put their hard work to the test, and as a coach, I couldn’t be prouder.” Everyone is a winner by competing and taking on challenges to promote personal growth, both in and out of the gym. “I love to be able to hold this event, where everyone can come together, do what they love, and push themselves and each other to be even better.”

There were four events featuring men and women who participated in two divisions, Scaled SX and Intermediate/ RX.

SX Girls

Six crew members competed in their first CrossFit competition and absolutely smashed it. Event coordinator and gym owner, Sharelle Rowe, said the icing on the cake was seeing all their hard work

Results: 1st: Mother Thrusters 2nd: Tyf Geriatrics 3rd: Poppin Cherrizz RX Girls 1st: Sweaty Snatches 2nd: You Bloody Ripper 3rd: Wod Happened RX Guys 1st: The New Dad Bod 2nd: Big Red & Spaghetti Head 3rd: The Young & The Restless

training the house down to take the belt home. This is a fight not to be missed, as both these men go toe to toe for the first WMC Pro State Title on Ignite the Fight 31, and no matter who is the winner, it is guaranteed to be an epic match-up. Smith wished to thank his Coach Clayton Cook, along with 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.

RX Guys’ teams who placed first, second, and third.

His Muay Thai record currently stands at 33 fights, 29 wins, four losses, and one KO. Smith has his eyes on his first professional adult title, so no doubt he is going to bring a lot of motivation for a stellar performance. The established former Spanish champion, Lambarki, aged 30, has started making his mark in Australia.

With his first title fight opportunity in Australia, no doubt Boum has been

Muay Thai fighter, Quinton Smith (right), with his Coach Clayton Cook is aiming for his first professional adult state title at the Ignite the Fight 31 event in Brisbane on Saturday.

pay off and teams up on the podium receiving medals.

Last month, Smith claimed his 12th title belt in scintillating fashion with a KO in the first minute of his bout against Papua New Guinea champion, Alfred ‘The Great White Shark’ Samuel, at the NT Fight Series in Darwin.

In April this year, Lambarki had a big win in his professional bout against top tier opponent Sarkis Doueihi on Eruption 20, and it is no secret he plans to make his way to the top here in Australia.

This successful community event has been running for the past five years, and this time it had A pairs, which saw 15 teams and 30 athletes challenge themselves.

It is always an outstanding and inspirational day, which showcases incredible fitness, strength, team spirit, passion, and determination.

Thirty competitors participated in the Storm Strength and Conditioning’s CrossFit Thunder Games.

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First, second, and third placed SX Girls’ teams.

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Homegrown MMA fighter Jessica-Rose Clark returns to the winner’s circle in UFC 41 Las Vegas MARIA GIRGENTI HOMEGROWN MMA fighter, Jessica-Rose Clark from Innisfail, stepped back into the UFC octagon on October 24 and made a winning comeback, a year after sustaining a serious knee injury. ‘Jessy Jess’ wrestled and grappled her way to the unanimous win over Joselyne ‘La Pantera’ Edwards, on the main card of UFC 41 in Las Vegas in the Women’s Bantamweight division. It was in September 2020, when Clark, aged thirty-three, had a third-round TKO over Sarah Alpar, however after tearing her ACL during the fight, she required subsequent knee surgery, which resulted in a frustratingly long stint on the sidelines. Clark advised that her lengthy rehabilitation had provided her with an opportunity to focus on her longterm goals and those areas that she tends to neglect when she is physically fit.

Jessica-Rose Clark celebrates her latest UFC win over Joselyne Edwards at UFC41 in Las Vegas. Photo: Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC

Whilst she was focusing on kickboxing, boxing, wrestling, and jiu-jitsu, important matters such as mobility, balance, and strength work had taken a back seat. After two fights at flyweight, this was Clark’s second bantamweight bout, for a fighter who had had no losses by submission or KO and a 10-6-1 fight record. Edwards, the Panamanian aged twenty-six, hoped to return to the winner’s circle after her loss earlier in the year to Karol Rosa. During the first round, Clark attempted a takedown on her opponent, which Edwards was able to reverse and both fighters ended in a clinch. At the end of the first round, Clark finished in control after dumping Edwards onto the canvas. After both fighters ended up in a clinch, and despite Edwards’ best efforts, Clark executed a successful single-leg takedown.

Edwards immediately went after Clark and started the third round well with a nice combination. Moments later, Clark pushed Edwards against the cage and then quickly dumped her onto the canvas. Although the encounter was far from exciting, Clark’s grappling skills proved too much of a weapon for Edwards. Clark credited this to her grappling coach, Adam Piccolotti, and time spent wrestling with Daniel Cormier, which can only mean further improvement. After dropping two consecutive fights, Clark has now won back-to-back UFC bouts and her record now stands at 11-6-1. She now has an overall 4-2 inside the UFC octagon, whilst Edwards fell to 1-2 over three UFC appearances. Official Result: Jessica-Rose Clark defeated Joselyn Edwards by unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 29-28).

Jessica-Rose Clark unleashes a solid punch to Joselyne Edwards during their bout at UFC 41 in Las Vegas on October 24. Photo: Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC

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Katrina Isokangas with a very solid Nanny caught before the reef closure.

Last Friday, October 29, Ryan Pedrola, David Schramm, and Patrick Carpenter went fishing from Gilbey Reef in perfect weather conditions.They caught nine Coral Trout and one Nannygai in 15 to 25 metres of water, using fishing rods with squid and pilchards as bait.

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LAST weekend, many boats took advantage of the weather conditions and headed out wide and fished the main reefs and along the edge of the continental shelf. Most anglers doing this form of fishing used electric reels, giving them the ability to bring large fish up to the surface quickly before the dreaded sharks eat their catch. Catches mainly consisted of Nannygai, Red Emperor, and Job Fish. Closer in around the main reefs most boats managed reasonable numbers of Coral Trout, with the added bonus of some nice Spanish Mackerel caught by floating pilchards or live baits. There have also been huge schools of mainly small Mack Tuna around the reef drop offs and in the Shipping channel. The rubble patches, wrecks, and wonky holes between the 30 to 40 metre contour lines in the shipping channel have been hit and miss. Some have given me great reports of both Large and Small Mouth Nannygai, Spangled Emperor, and Cobia, while others have struggled. It seems timing has been important with the fish schooling up during a certain tide or on changes of tide and then dispersing. There have also been reasonable numbers of Spanish, School, and Grey Mackerel being caught at times. High speed jigging with metals or plastics seems to be the most effective method on the shoals at present. The islands and inshore reefs have remained consistent, with catches mainly consisting of Grass Sweet Lip, Stripeys, Gold Spot Cod, and Coral Trout. The specialists have also been catching some quality Fingermark, both on live baits and by jigging. The Grey Mackerel have also arrived and have been schooling around the coastal and island headlands. Grey Mackerel are considered one of the best eating

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info@wettropictimes.com.au PO Box 1100, TULLY, 4854 70 Butler Street, TULLY of the Mackerels. This, combined with the fact that they are a terrific sportfish, has me wandering why more anglers do not target them. Here on the Cassowary Coast, they seem to school up in close during calm sea conditions in November through to when it starts to rain, and the monsoons begin after Christmas. They can be targeted by trolling spoons or vibes at a brisk pace, but, in the last few years, most anglers are catching them by high-speed spinning. Normally, the schools can be found by looking for feeding birds. The fish do not actively feed on the surface. What you normally see is a quick surface slash or a jumping mackerel. The ideal lures are metals, such as the Arma Mettalik or Samaki Torpedo. Rig them with just a few centimetres of light wire, cast them in front of the school, and wind like crazy. Well, there was some great estuary fishing during the few days in the lead up to the Barra closure. The quality of fishing seemed to drop off as the tides got larger, closer to and over the weekend. I experienced one of my better sessions, for which I was very grateful, as I have been struggling to catch quality Barra over the last month. The more consistent catches have been on live bait; however, we had a few days last week when

the better Barra took lures readily. Some excellent Mangrove Jacks were also caught last week, both on lures and baits. With the Barra closure, the Jacks will become the main target for lure fisherman over the next three months. The freshwater reaches of the Tully and Johnstone Rivers have been very consistent, with good numbers of Sooty Grunter and some quality Jungle Perch being caught. Reports are that Tinaroo Dam has also been fishing well for Barra. At this very early stage of the week, the forecast is for lighter winds again for this weekend. The Coral Reef Finfish Closure finishes at midnight on Saturday, which will allow anglers to chase reef fish again on Sunday. Boats could do a lot worse on Saturday than to target the Grey Mackerel mentioned earlier. Pelagic are able to be targeted right through the reef finfish closure. Either side of the mid-morning or evening high tide will suit chasing Grunter in the rivers or in the Hinchinbrook area. Good Fishing Roly Newton,Tackle World Tully

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Innisfail Judokas bring home medals at Mackay Open MARIA GIRGENTI THREE Innisfail Judokas recently competed in round four of North Queensland Regional competition at Mackay Kodokan Judo Club, with all three bringing home medals.

time National Champion Gavin Kelly, as well as meet the new State Team Coaches. Results: Senior Girls (+63kg) 3rd: Cienna Leaver

The Mackay Open (Sue Hill Memorial), a Queensland state team qualification event, attracted seventy-five registrations with Judokas from the Coral Coast, Innisfail, Cairns, Rockhampton, Gladstone JU NO KWAI, Gladstone, Mackay, and Gin Gin Clubs participating.

Junior Men (-73kg)

This competition provides Judo Queensland members with opportunities to compete against other clubs, in their own weight and age categories, to gain valuable competition experience, and competence.

3rd: Ben Sultana and Xavier Barker (Cairns)

Innisfail Judo Club won three gold medals, one silver, and two bronze, and finished third behind Coral Coast and Mackay, with thirty-two points.

1st: Seth Leaver Senior Men (-73kg) 1st: Ben Sultana Senior Men - Open Cadet Men - Open 1st: Seth Leaver Cadet - Heavy

2nd: Seth Leaver Fresh faces took to the mat and gave the Olympic sport a go at Innisfail Judo Club’s Come and Try lessons and Pink Belt night. Judokas learned to fall safely, throw, and then hold down their opponents. Many thanks to all who attended, as well as Innisfail Judo Club members who purchased a pink belt to support the Go PINK to BELT Cancer cause. DojoNeeds.com will donate all proceeds from pink belt sales in 2021 to the National Breast Cancer Foundation (NBCF). This organisation provides world-class research, prevention programs, and support services for those affected by breast cancer.

An official State training session took place, where Judokas received instructions from State Head Coach Andy Schmidt and his North Queensland squad team of Xavier Barker and Mara Ballarini. After the fifth round in the North Queensland Regional Series, Coral Coast Judo Club stretched their lead over Innisfail Judo Club, whilst Mackay were the clear winners for the first time in the series. Coral Coast is now sitting on 552 points, followed by Innisfail in second place with 370 points, and Northern Beaches in third with 232 points. Coral Coast is maintaining a 5:3 Win: Loss ratio, Rockhampton have jumped straight to second place with a 3:2 Win: Loss ratio to pass Innisfail who sit in third on 7:5. Coral Coast is still the top club with ninety-eight medals so far this year (50 Gold, 27 Silver, and 21 Bronze), followed by Innisfail on 74 (29 Gold, 26 Silver, and 19 Bronze) and Cairns Judo Club on 59 (15 Gold, 23 Silver, and 21 Bronze). Innisfail Judo Club will host the Cassowary Coast Open this weekend, November 6 – 7, which will decide this year’s regional champions. Judokas have the rare chance to train with National/ Brisbane hub Coach/National Selector and fourteen-

Innisfail Judo Club recently hosted a Pink Belt Day, where judokas wore pink belts to raise funds for breast cancer research.

Ben Sultana (middle) won gold in the Senior Men (-73kg) division.

Innisfail judokas, Seth Leaver, Cienna Leaver, and Ben Sultana who won medals at Mackay Open.

Seth Leaver (middle) won two gold medals and one silver medal at the Mackay Open.